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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.
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Click symbol for more detail and 4-day forecast
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Upcoming Events
Events in the near future that are open to everyone
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To see all meetings and events, go to the village calendar.
Friday, 26th June: Mobile Library. Village Hall car park at 2.30pm and Homefield Road at 3.00pm
Sunday, 28th June: Live Music with Pete Holden in the Star Inn
Saturday, 4th July: Church Garden Party at 2.00pm in the vicarage garden. In the event of rain this will be held in the church.
Saturday, 4th July: REVEL Family Fun Day and Sponsored Cycle Ride to Bath. Riders depart at 10.00 am from the Pucklechurch Sports and Social Club, St Aldam’s Drive. Entry forms may be downloaded here... BBQ and bouncy castle from noon. Live music with Elvis (he really hasn’t left the building) and a disco (£3.00 entry) in the evening.
Sunday, 5th July: Quiz night with prizes and complimentary snacks at the Rose & Crown at 8.30pm
Sunday 12th July: Patronal Festival service at 10.00am in St. Thomas à Becket
Monday, 13th July: Twinning Association general meeting ~ new members welcome. 8.00pm in the Villlage Hall meeting room
Wednesday, 15th July: Parish Council meeting at 7.30pm in the Villlage Hall meeting room
Sunday, 19th July: Music Sunday with choir, musical and organ items at 10.00am in St. Thomas à Becket
Saturday, 8th August: Cabaret Night from 8.00pm in the Pucklechurch Village Sports and Social Club, St Aldam’s Drive. Tickets £4 from the club or Art on 07976231813
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News & Announcements |
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2009 Revel Photo competition ~ Now is the time to get snapping or sort through that draw of photos. The Revel photo Competition is now open for entries. Download entry details here.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUS SERVICES 4, 5, 6 & 7 ~ Bristol City Council is faced with the need to identify savings in its budget for local bus services. An analysis of bus service costs, usage and the availability of alternative services has been undertaken. This suggests that the Monday to Saturday evening, and Sunday and Public Holiday (all day) journeys, on services 4 (Downend and Longwell Green / Centre), 5 (Staple Hill / Centre), 6 (Kingswood / Centre) and 7 (Staple Hill / Centre) could be reduced in frequency or withdrawn whilst minimising hardship to existing users. Download more information here (PDF). Send comments with the title “Consultation” to publictransport@bristol.gov.uk
Tree Wardens Needed! South Gloucestershire Council are in the process of reviving their Tree Warden scheme. If you would like to find out more and/or put your name forward then please contact Chris Wright at SGC on 01454 863554 or email chris.wright@southglos.gov.uk
Do you use our local buses? Would you like to have some say in the future of the service? The Community Plan Traffic & Transportation group are in the process of developing the public transport part of the plan and would like you to join the group. If you would like to help or would like more information please contact Martin Smith on 937 4437 or email
community.plan@pucklechurch.org
Illegal Metal Detecting:
It has been bought to our attention that illegal metal-detecting has been taking place on agricultural land in and around our area. Metal-detecting is in itself not an illegal activity but so-called "night-hawkers" who operate without the landowner's permission and remove finds (usually under the cover of darkness), are essentially trespassing and stealing artefacts from their rightful owners. These people are also thought to be targeting Scheduled Ancient Monuments of which there are several in our area. If anyone sees anything suspicious they should report it to the local police in the first instance rather than approach the people involved.
Help yourself and help the NSPCC: The local NSPCC and Fleur de Lys have teamed up to offer a parcel receiving service. Have your packages delivered to The Fleur de Lys and avoid the trip to Avonmouth or Patchway! Full details here...
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Recent Site Updates |
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03.06.09: First set of Community Plan results released.
01.06.2009: Village Hall Bookings
07.06.2009: June edition of Pucklechurch News
08.06.2009: Parish Council minutes for 15th April
25.06.2009: Front page events and news
25.06.2009: Parish Council minutes for 20th May
25.06.2009: Bus 4,5,6, & 7 changes in News & Announcements
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