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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.

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Code Club

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.

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Congresbury Cricket Club

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:

  1. Produced high level concept plans for a new building and got support of the Trustees, the Rec Club and the CC/FC/TC and the Parish Council
  2. Engaged architects (Stride Treglown) to produce more detailed plans to satisfy ECB and Sport England requirements
  3. Engaged numerous consultants to produce reports to enable an application for planning permission to be submitted mid 2022
  4. Received planning consent from N Somerset in December 2022
  5. Attempted to kick off the fund raising by seeking local community support and the development of local fund raising targets and plans, an essential first step before approaching grant funding bodies, corporates, HNWs etc

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.”

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Congresbury Singers news!

A new term for the Congresbury Singers starts on Tuesday 3rd September at the War Memorial Hall in Congresbury at 7.30pm. All are welcome – no audition is required so please do pop along if you are interested!

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Garden shed break in – Glen Yeo Terrace

A garden shed was broken into on Glen Yeo Terrace, Congresbury, between 8pm on the 12th and 10am on the 13th. The suspects gained entry by ripping the lock from the door, where inside a pressure washer, batteries, and two chainsaws were stolen.

Any information, CCTV images, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference number: 5224122585 stating NHW. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your support.

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Travel 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!

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YACWAG – Jan / Feb 2024 diary dates

Saturday 6th January: Window Wanderland workshop for youth group leaders. 10am – 12noon Yatton Library, High Street, BS49 4HJ and 3 – 5pm Congar’s Cafe, 1, Broad Street, Congresbury, BS49 5DG. Please email contact@yacwag.org.uk to attend.

Saturday 13th January: 10am – 3pm Trees for Climate planting day. Cobthorn Reserve, Congresbury, BS49 5DS. Please bring a spade and work gloves. Let us know you are coming by emailing contact@yacwag.org.uk.

Sunday 14th January: as above, reserve date in case of bad weather or work unfinished.

Thursday 25th January: 7.30pm for 7.45pm start at the Old School Rooms, Station Road (A370) Congresbury, BS49 5DY. “The Belmont Project” – an illustrated talk by Gil Martin, about the local regenerative farming project.

Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th February: 5.30 – 8.30pm. YACWAG’s Window Wanderland on the theme “Nature as our Neighbour.” Please decorate your street-facing window and leave the lights on to help create an illuminated walking trail for the community.

Thursday 22nd February: 7.30pm for 7.45pm start at Horsecastle Chapel, Horsecastle Farm Road, Yatton, BS49 4QQ. “Round YACWAG’s Reserves” – an update by Richard Croucher. Illustrated talk suitable for those new to YACWAG and those who heard the previous talk some years ago.

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CONGARS CAFE INTO THE NEW YEAR

Congars Cafe is hoping to put on more events in the New Year and so as well as the monthly fused glass workshops, we are looking for other craft workshops or groups that would like to make use of the cafe space to put on their workshop or have a regular group meeting.  People can either hire the cafe out of hours or in cafe opening times and catering can be provided by us.

If you are interested then please make contact us on 07715876827 to discuss your needs further. 

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A370, West Town Road, Backwell – ADVANCED CLOSURE NOTICE X1. Diversion Information from First Bus Website

The A370, West Town Road in Backwell between Station Road and Brockley Combe Road will be closed  to service X1 between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday 23rd through to Friday 27th October (five days) to facilitate carriageway works.

Service X1 heading towards Weston-super-Mare will be diverted via Colliters Way, A38, Langford to Congresbury traffic lights.

Due to the length of the diversion route and the amount of traffic that will be seeking alternative routes please allow extra time to make your journey.

Please also note there will be overnight closures 20:00 – 06:00 the following week 30th October to 4th November and the same diversion routes and bus stop closures will apply and the web page will be updated to reflect this nearer the time. Please monitor this page for any updates that may be necessary. 

Regretfully the bus stops between and including Jubilee Inn in Long Ashton and Congresbury Bridge will not be served and passengers are advised to board or alight at either Winterstoke Road bus stop in Ashton or the Strawberry Line bus stop in Congresbury. 

Service X1 heading towards Bristol will operate the reverse of the above.

Regretfully the bus stops between and including Tesco in Congresbury and Jubilee Inn in Long Ashton will not be served and passengers are advised to board or alight at either Station Road bus stop in Congresbury or the Blackmoors Lane bus stop in Ashton.

Alternatively, passengers wishing to travel between Backwell and Bristol can board the X8 service.

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