Homefield, Congresbury: Vehicle break ins
The Homefield area of Congresbury was unfortunately the victim of a number of thieves in the early morning of Wednesday 24th April 2024. Police were called to the area at 3.40am and did attend, but were unable to locate anyone. A number of vehicles were involved and police have been back in the area today to gather more information. Residents are being advised to ensure that vehicles are locked and gates etc are secured. If you have any information please contact 101 using the police incident number AS-20240424-0092.
Methodist Church News
YACWAG – Early morning birdsong walk – Mon 6th May 7 – 9 am
YACWAG – Family bat walk Friday 3rd May 8.20pm
Congresbury Scouts – celebrating 60th Anniversary
Join the Congresbury Scouts in celebrating 60 years of continuous scouting in the village with a church parade, games and a tea party on Sunday 21st April at St Andrew’s Church and Glebe Field.
All Scout families, past and present, are welcome to join! There will be a small exhibition of their history, in the church, including that of the pre-war Scout group that operated from 1922. Do come and see if you can see a photograph of someone that you know, and tell them the history; they have a huge unlabeled archive!
Parade from 2pm, church from 2.15pm and the party will last until about 4.30pm!
Forthcoming BLUEY Day Trips for residents
Smallway Farm Smallway Congresbury BS49 5AA
Date | Fri 05 Apr 2024 |
Application Type | Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension |
Development | Prior approval request for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that would 1) extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.95 metres; 2) have a maximum height of 3.51 metres and 3) have eaves that are 2.40 metres high. |
Methodist Church News
Methodist Church News
YACWAG – Cobthorn Reserve walk Sat 20th April – booking essential.
Congresbury Community Cafe Happy Hour
Congresbury Community Cafe are having a Happy Hour during the sessions from Wednesday 3rd to Friday 12th April inclusive.
Offer is for 10% off drinks and cakes ordered and paid for before 10.00am
Children’s Hospice South West
Annual plant sale and coffee morning
Saturday 27th April, 10.00 to 12.00
Methodist church hall
Beautiful plants for your garden or tubs
Homemade jams, cakes etc for sale
Raffle
Methodist Church News
Congresbury Scout Group Parade & Party
Congresbury Scout Group will be celebrating 60 years of continuous scouting in the village with a Parade and Party on Sunday 21st April. All ex members of the Scout group are invited to join us. The Parade will start in Mill Leg at shortly after 14.00, arrive at St Andrew’s Church at 14.30, for a short traditional St George’s Day service, followed by games and a celebration tea party. There will be a small exhibition of memorabilia in the Church or the Refectory, open most of the day. For further information, or if you have memories to contribute, speak to Alex Ballard on 07894338995, or email cidercot.alex@gmail.com.
Free Library Talk: The Making of the Mendip Hills
This Week on Thursday 28 March 7:30pm @ Methodist Hall, High Street, Congresbury BS49 5JA
A 250 million year, 7000 km journey from the southern tropics across the equator into the northern latitudes.
Geology-talk-28-march-DRFree IT Course for Beginers
Community Café
In the latest Congresbury Life edition there is a misprint re the opening times of the Community Café. The correct times are 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
Congresbury Scout Hut Mill Lane Congresbury BS49 5JE
Date | Tue 27 Feb 2024 |
Application Type | Tree Works |
Development | Oak – crown reduce by 1m |
Congresbury Life
The fourth edition of Congresbury Life is has now been delivered. Anyone living at the fringes of the village who does not get one through the door, can subscribe to a PDF version by email. Contact congresburylife@gmail.com or pick one up from Congar’s Cafe in Broad Street.
Congresbury-Life-4-edit-2-15032024-2A talk by Hazel Ballantine: Understanding how to improve your digestion and reduce unwanted symptoms
Where: Congars Cafe, Broad Street, Congresbury
When: Thursday 11th April from 7.30pm – 9pm
Cost: £10 per person – tickets available from the cafe or from Hazel’s website (see poster)
Hazel-Ballantine-Talk-posterTravel news – Wood Hill / A370 junction closure
Those who have kept a keen eye on the roadworks via OneNetwork will no doubt be aware that the Wood Hill junction is due for closure from 25th March. Signs up on Wood Hill show that this closure will be longer than is currently being shown on OneNetwork – indicating that it will be closed until 23rd August. The closure is part of North Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. This is just a warning to those who may not pass by that way every day!
Beware: Missing pet posts on social media
No doubt anyone with a social media account will be familiar with the occasional missing pet appeals, but did you know there could be another reason behind these posts.
Do please take a couple of moments to read the attached advice.
missing-pet-posts-on-social-mediaCommunity Café Events
The community café is raising money throughout March and April, to support St Andrew’s school’s Year 6 camp in May. It will be donating a minimum of £750.
On Friday 5 April the Police PCSOs will be at the cafe from 11am till 1pm if you want to have a chat or have your bike security marked.
Land And Building To The East Of Brinsea Batch Congresbury North Somerset
Date | Mon 26 Feb 2024 |
Application Type | Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/1783/FUL |
Development | Minor material amendment to planning permission 21/P/1783/FUL (extension of existing building and erection of a detached car port/store (amendment to approval ref: 19/P/1146/FUL – Change of use from agricultural to tourist/holiday accommodation)) to allow for an increase in ridge height from 2844mm to 2990mm; alterations to fenestration to allow additional windows/doors in the front (east) elevation; and reconfiguration of internal layout. |
Author’s talk by Fredrick Petford Tuesday March 26th
Congresbury Singers Concert
Congresbury Singers “A Celebration of Classical Music” concert, Sat April 13 @ 7.30 @ St Andrews Church Congresbury – tickets £12 (inc refreshments)
Tickets available from PO, Re-Store or on the door.
Opportunity for allotments.
Good news about the Millennium Green!
The Environment Agency drop in event in the Old School Rooms on 23rd February brought good news for the village. The plans for the Green have been abandoned. No trees will be removed, the Green will stay its present size and construction will take just a month, not 18 as originally planned. The Environment Agency will do some minor work along the rhyne and lower the river embankment in the field beyond the Green to improve drainage. They also promise to reinstate/repair the path from the car park to the Green after the work has been done this summer.
Bereavement Peer Support Group
The Yatton and Congresbury STAR group has moved! Now at:
Where: Congars Cafe, 1 Broad Street, Congresbury
When: 3rd Monday of every month, 2pm – 4pm. Starting Monday 18th March.
For more info please contact congarscafe20@gmail.com
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