The community café has been raising money for the Great Western Air Ambulance and thanks to the support from its customers, volunteers and the Debbie Fortune Estate agents team, it is donating £1,000.
The café is currently raising monies to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
Ford Transit Van Stolen from Brinsea Road
A blue 17-plate Ford Transit tipper van was stolen from Brinsea Road in Congresbury during the night of Sunday September the 8th.
If you have any information about this incident, especially CCTV images, please call us on 101, giving reference number 5224237885 and ask that the call is tagged as Neighbourhood Watch. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Come and learn how to Morris dance in a friendly and fun environment with Mendip Morris.
Free beginner sessions run on Wednesday 9th October and Wednesday 13 November from 8 – 9.30pm at the War Memorial Hall, High Street, Congresbury. Adults only sorry.
For more information contact mendipmorris@gmail.com
There are a few vacancies for new members at Code Club which runs during term times from 3.30pm – 5.30pm every Monday from 9th September (with a break for half term on 28th October) at the Congresbury Youth Club. If you or someone you know is aged between 8 and 16 and is interested in joining, please drop in to the Congresbury Youth Club when Code Club is running.
Further to our post last week regarding the overnight closure of the A370, a villager has updated us on the bus diversions that will be in place during the closure.
Service X1 heading towards Bristol and service A3 heading towards Bristol Airport will operate a normal route as far as the traffic lights at the junction of Smallway and the A370 in Congresbury then divert via Claverham village to resume a normal route on the A370 at the junction of Bishops Road in Cleeve.
Services X1 and A3 heading towards Weston will operate the reverse of the above.
Regretfully the following bus stops will not be served,
Tesco
Wrington Road
The Star
Warner Close
Passengers are advised to board or alight at either Station Road (towards Weston) or Congresbury Bridge (towards Bristol) in Congresbury or Millier Road in Cleeve for both directions
| Date | Fri 30 Aug 2024 |
| Application Type | Tree Works |
| Development | T1 – Oak Fell |
Free entry but donations are welcome – raising funds for the church repairs.
Our PCSO, Harry Mohide, has reported that the police have recently noticed an increase in thefts from motor vehicles in the Langford area, with items like tools, bags, and wallets being taken.
These incidents, which occurred between 13/08/2024 and 23/08/2024, are currently under investigation.
He would kindly remind residents to securely store their vehicles, remove any valuables, and consider enhancing the security of your vehicles.
For more information, please visit the specialized ‘Crime Prevention Advice’ website at: http://www.aspolicestaysafe.co.uk
Owing to the roadworks at the Junction of the A370, Woodhill and Wrington Lane the A370 is going to be closed overnight from 20.00 to 06.00 where the current traffic lights are sited. Details for this can be found on the North Somerset Roadworks page. https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/parking-travel-roads/roads-streets
There are no details yet from First Bus but this will inevitably affect the X1 and A3 bus routes.
A villager has reported that the precinct car park will be closed for resurfacing for 4 days from 3rd September.
She also said that:
“For several weeks now work has been going on to improve drainage. It will be a great to get rid of all the potholes but villagers are going to work out where to park over the closure period if they want to shop locally as usual. I imagine the Tinknells spaces will be popular!”
Congresbury Cricket Club president Les Owen has decided to stand down from his role of leading the team behind plans to rebuild the ageing Rec Club and asked for the following to be posted on the village website.
In his resignation note to the club’s trustees he said:
“Some of you will recall that I volunteered to lead a project which we named Plan B in 2020. Originally this was to produce a ‘Plan B’ for the refurbishment/replacement of the ageing Rec Club building in the event that the New Village Hall project was not successful (which turned out to be the case). This became Project Construct when the NVH project ended
Since then, in summary, Project Construct has:
I put a very substantial amount of my time into this phase over two and a half years. I have tried to get the local fund raising off the ground but the lack of support from local people willing to take responsibility for elements of this has been very disappointing. After six months of trying to find an individual or small group who would lead this there were some volunteers in August 2023. However there has been very little progress since then not least because those volunteers have full time jobs and family and other responsibilities. I thank them for their efforts but we are not making any meaningful progress and I think it is time for a change.
Whilst I remain supportive I am no longer prepared to keep banging my head against a wall facing the apathy shown by many from whom I had hoped for more tangible support. I have decided that I am not going to continue trying to lead this initiative. I will continue to support the project if that would be helpful if someone else, or a group of people, steps up to lead it going forward. I feel that new leadership is needed if there is any chance of getting local fund raising going.”
Regretably the following session has been cancelled due to shortage of volunteers
Thursday 19th September, Methodist Hall, 2 High St, Congresbury.
Soup and Puds lunch in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. £5. Homemade soup, bread roll, homemade pudding and tea or coffee.
Raffle; cakes and preserves for sale.
| Date | Thu 08 Aug 2024 |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Development | Proposed change of use of an existing agricultural barn from existing agricultural use to business use for dog agility training. Works to include the cladding of the existing open gable ends to ground level and 2no. access doors (1no. each to the north west and south east elevations). |
The following message was provided by the police:
Clare Moody, the Police and Crime Commissioner is asking residents to join a forum to help shape how policing is delivered in your area. Please see the attached document for more information, along with the dates and links to join to forum.
Attachments: pcc-asks-people-to-help-shape-policing-in-their-area.pdf
We have been informed by the police that it has had reports of people being burgled when they’re away on holiday. As we’re well into the summer holiday season now the police is recommending that people take some time to ensure their homes are secure whilst they’re away.
Attachments: sbd-ensure-your-home-is-secure-whilst-on-holiday.pdf
Avon and Somerset Police has launched the first phase of the national initiative ‘Right Care Right Person’ to ensure vulnerable people receive the most appropriate support. This approach changes how the police respond to calls about mental health and wellbeing, making sure the right professionals are involved.
The following link provides details on the inititive: right-care-right-person.pdf
