Welcome to the Pucklechurch Community Website and the online version of the Pucklechurch News

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

Photograhs show views and details of Pucklechurch village and surrounding area.

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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.

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Wednesday, 25th February: Ash Wednesday services.  10:30am in the Homefield Centre and 8.00pm in St. Thomas à Becket church.

Friday, 27th February: Live music with Rodney Allen (ex Blue Airplanes) playing covers and original material. Rose & Crown from 9.00pm.

Saturday, 28th February: Race night, all welcome, no admission charge, filled rolls available. Organised by the Twinning Association. 7.30pm at the Social Club in the Village Hall.

Wednesday, 4th March: Gardeners’ Club - Practical Propagation - Visitors welcome (£1 entry).  In the Village Hall at 8.00pm.

Wednesday, 4th March: Community Plan Steering Group meets in the Village Hall meeting room at 8.00pm.
 

News & Announcements

The Star Inn has closed until further notice. 

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...

It was the most snow since the winter of ‘81/’82, but how does it compare? This is a photo of the Feltham Rd/Abson Road junction on 6th January 2009, where several vehicles got into trouble. Click on the photo to see others photos submitted by villagers.

But this really doesn’t compare to 27 years ago when the village was cut off for three days. Click the image below to see more photos.

Do you have photos of the snow you would like to share?  Send them to webmaster@pucklechurch.org and I will create an album.

A vacancy has arisen for a Community Governor at Pucklechurch School. If you are interested, please contact the Chair of Governors, Chris Moore, on 937 3337 or click here to send a message.

Have you seen the display put on by starlings over Pucklechurch each evening?  Two videos have been posted on YouTube if you’ve missed them.  The first video shows the starlings from a closer position
The second video is shot from a distance and shows the splendor of the flock as it swarms before settling for the night.

Update on the Regional Spatial Strategy: Many people have been concerned about the consultation process. The Save Our Green Spaces Campaign Group have produced their own consultation form, specifically on the future of the greenbelt around Bristol, to give you the opportunity to express your views on how you would like to see it used. Click here for more.

NSPCC have requested donations of 'as new' ladies' clothes for an event to be held later this year.  Find out more here...

The Village Hall makeover project team have issued their first progress report.

Free Advice, Grants and Low Interest Loans for Renewable Energy

Free advice for local small businesses

SGC are currently running the following consultations:
- Gypsies and Travellers' Plan
- Waste facilities for the West of England.

Recent Site Updates

26.01.09: NSPCC Wine & Cheese added
01.02.09: New dates added to village calendar
01.02.09: Updates to the information on Regional Spatial Strategy.
02.02.09: Village Hall Bookings for Feb
06.02.09: Starling Videos
10.02.09: Concert Date for Village Hall
10.02.09: Mobile Library date/times
22.02.09: Photo gallery of the snow
22.02.09: Parish Council Minutes for 21st January.
22.02.09: Parcel Receiving Service