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Welcome to the Pucklechurch Community Website and the online version of the Pucklechurch News
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Pucklechurch is a village in South Gloucestershire, England. It sits on an elevated plateau about 8 miles to the northeast of Bristol, 8 miles to the northwest of Bath and just south of the Cotswolds. More...
This site features the online version of the Pucklechurch News, a quarterly newsletter funded by the parish council and delivered free to all households in the area.
As well as local interest and history, this site contains information on the many clubs, organisations and associations of Pucklechurch village covering:
- Community: Community groups, Parish Council, Women’s Institute
- Cultural: Bell ringing, choir, drama, folk dancing, Twinning
- Recreational: Gardening
- Sports: Badminton, bowls, cricket, football, hockey, skittles
- Worship
- Youth: Guides, Scouts, playgroups, sports
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The Pucklechurch Community Website is supported by the Parish Council who pay the hosting fees.
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Photograhs show views and details of Pucklechurch village and surrounding area. "Through the Window" by kind permission of Carol Humphrey
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Upcoming Events
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To see all meetings and events, go to the village calendar.
Tues 31st August: Folk Dance Club ~ All Comers ~ Host Ron Anderton ~ New members always welcome from 19:45 to 22:15 in the Community Centre (Village Hall)
Sat 4th Sept: Apple Collection for the Pucklechurch Cider Project. Don’t let your apples go to waste. Turn your surplus apples into cider. All profits go to Revel Funds. Bring them to the Community Centre car park between 10.00am and noon. Or if you want them picked/collected contact Martin Smith 937 4437 or apples@pucklechurch.org ~ More details here...
Sun 5th Sept: Pub Quiz ~ popular quiz with prizes start at 8.00pm in the Rose & Crown
Tues 7th Sept: Happy Circle trip to Weymouth. Pick up at Dennisworth Bus Stop and Community Centre (Village Hall) at 9.00am return 7.00pm
Sat 11th Sept: The annual Produce Show, staged jointly by the Pucklechurch Gardeners' Club and the Pucklechurch Women's Institute. Visitors Welcome admission 50p. 2.00pm in the Scout Hut
Mon 13th Sept: Twinning General Meeting ~ New members always welcome. Come along and meet the members and find out more about our activities. 8.00pm in the Community Centre (Village Hall) meeting room
Tues 14th Sept: Folk Dance Club with Pete Hendy ~ New members always welcome. From 7.45pm to 10.15 in the Community Centre (Village Hall)
Wed 15th Sept: Parish Council meeting at 7.30pm in the Community Centre (Village Hall) meeting room
Wed 15th Sept: Pucklechurch W.I. meeting. Members only
Sat 18th Sept: Apple Collection for the Pucklechurch Cider Project. Don’t let your apples go to waste. Turn your surplus apples into cider. All profits go to Revel Funds. Bring them to the Community Centre car park between 10.00am and noon. Or if you want them picked/collected contact Martin Smith 937 4437 or apples@pucklechurch.org ~ More details here...
Sat 18th Sept: Shortwood Village Fete from 1.30pm onwards in the Play Area in Cattybrook Rd
Sat 18th Sept: Quiz Night ~ Pit your wits against other teams and enjoy a sociable evening. Organised by the Twinning Association. £1.50pp ~ Open to all. Starts at 7.30pm in the PVSSC (Top Club) in St Aldam’s Drive
Wed 22nd Sept: Revel AGM ~ Please do come along as a member of a village organisation or individual and enjoy a glass of wine and some cheese. We want to celebrate Revel 2010 and elect the committee for 2011. Start at 7.30pm for 8.00 in the Community Centre (Village Hall) meeting room
Sat 25th Sept: Harvest Supper ~ Tickets £6.50 adults, £3 children under 10. Wine and raffle available. From 7.30pm in St. Thomas à Becket
Sun 26th Sept: Harvest Festival and Back-to-Church Sunday. A warm welcome extended to everyone. St. Thomas à Becket at 10.00am for Family Communion and 3.00 for Messy Church.
Tues 28th Sept: Folk Dance Club with Geoff Elwell ~ New members always welcome. From 7.45pm to 10.15 in the Community Centre (Village Hall)
Fri 1st Oct: Concert of Irving Berlin Music, Tickets £6. Cheese & wine and raffle available. From 7.30pm in St. Thomas à Becket
Sat 2nd Oct: Apple Collection for the Pucklechurch Cider Project. Don’t let your apples go to waste. Turn your surplus apples into cider. All profits go to Revel Funds. Bring them to the Community Centre car park between 10.00am and noon. Or if you want them picked/collected contact Martin Smith 937 4437 or apples@pucklechurch.org ~ More details here...
Tues 5th Oct. Happy Circle trip to Hereford, Pick up at Dennisworth Bus Stop and Community Centre (Village Hall) at 9.00am return at 7.00pm
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News & Announcements |
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Pucklechurch CEVE School Governing Body: The Governing Body has two Community Governor vacancies for a term of office for up to two years. Community Governors are appointed by the Governing Body to represent community interests. Community Governors can be people who live or work in the community served by the school, or people who do not live close to the school but are committed to the good governance and success of the school. A person is disqualified from appointment as a Community Governor if he or she is an elected member of the Local Authority to which the school belongs.
Please provide a short resume of the skills you would bring to the position and what you hope to gain by becoming a member of the Governing Body. The closing date is 30 September 2010. For further information please contact Sheila Smart, Clerk to Governors 0117 9373694.
Mums & Minors to Close? The Pucklechurch Mums & Minors group that has run in the village hall for at least 25 years will not reopen after the school holidays unless it receives more support. Can you help? Read more here...
Photography Competition. Don’t forget the closing date for entries is 25th September. Entry details have changed so please get this years entry form and details here...
A nail-cutting service will be soon available in the Pucklechurch Community Centre. Sponsored by Age Concern, the service is targeted at people over 50 who cannot afford to visit a podiatrist or chiropodist or who may have difficulty travelling into Bristol to access services. Starting in September, the service will be available on alternate Thursdays. To book an appointment, contact
Mandy Sharratt on 0782 468 7656 or 0797 510 9200.
Youth Unltd Bus Offer for all 14 - 18 year olds in full time education living in South Glos to receive half price adult fare tickets. Valid for travel with South Glos after 6pm weekdays and all day weekends and school holidays. Further information and application form can be found here...
Bus Problems? There have been a number of issues with the bus service reported such as departing from stops early and dangerous driving. In order to resolve this the Parish Council need to provide SGC details of the incidents. You can help by completing a form online here...
Looking for a New Year's Eve Venue? The hall in the Community Centre is available on New Year's Eve for the first time in many years For further information, phone Anna Sharpe on 937 4449
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Latest Site Updates |
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Community Centre bookings
Community Plan final documents
Autumn Pucklechurch News online
Mums & Minors
Panto Dates
Cider Project
Photo Competition
Tower Playgroup
Parish Council Minutes
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