Police appeal for information about stabbing

Avon and Somerset Police want to hear from anyone who was in the Starbarn Road area of Winterbourne at approximately 12.20am on Sunday 17th April. A 41-year-old man suffered stab injuries and was taken to Southmead hospital for treatment. His injuries are not deemed to be life threatening or life changing.

    

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested and have since been released on bail.

The police believe it to be an isolated incident. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference number 5216081699.

Station for Coalpit Heath or Winterbourne?

FOSBR map showing possible new stations

FOSBR, the Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways, is a group that campaigns for rail improvements. They have been consulting local people and have put forward a rail map showing possible new stations, including Coalpit Heath and Winterbourne. They are proposing to submit the map as their comment on the draft Joint Transport Plan.

Do you see Coalpit Heath or Winterbourne having the potential for a new station? If one of them does, our area could be one with potential for “transport-focused development”. That’s one of the scenarios suggested in the Joint Spatial Plan consultation to identify land for an additional 29,000 homes in the next 30 years.

It’s important you have your say. FOSBR have a survey to give them your views. You can also attend their AGM on Friday 29th January 6pm-9.30pm at Halo Café, 141 Gloucester Road.

Events this weekend

With the Discover festival in full swing, there are a number of local events this weekend.

St Saviour's Church is having an open doors weekend, open 10am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-3pm on Sunday (plus services at 8am, 10am and 6pm). There will be children's activities all day Saturday and they will be doing a short walk to St Peter's Frampton Cotterell starting at 1.30pm to raise money for the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust. Afterwards you can have a cup of tea at St Peter's and walk to Bridge House where the trains will be running (50p per ride).

On Sunday the Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are holding an open day from 10am to 4.30pm. You can tour the remains of the 19th century coal mine, visit the woodland area, Dramway connection, engine house and horse gin. Refreshments are provided and there is wheelchair access to most of the site. Sensible footwear recommended. For more information see www.ramhillcolliery.org.uk

Slightly further afield, Winterbourne Medieval Barn and Winterbourne Parish Church are opening their doors on both 12 and 13 September (2pm to 5pm). The church is located next door to the Medieval Barn, so offers a great opportunity to view both buildings in one visit.

For more Discover 2015 events, see www.southglos.gov.uk/discover

Moorend Road resurfacing

Moorend Road is close to the boundary of Westerleigh ward. It is due to be closed for resurfacing on 23 January. The existing surface will be planed off and a new surface laid. The work will run from about 7.30am-5pm and it is hoped will be completed in one day, although adverse weather or other problems could lead to changes of plan.

Road closures in Winterbourne

You might want to avoid driving through Winterbourne in the evening for the next week.

From 31st August - 7th September, road resurfacing will take place in Flaxpits Lane, Dragon Road and Beacon Lane. The work will be done between roughly 8pm and 6am. From 31st to 2nd, Flaxpits Lane and Dragon Road will be closed to through traffic overnight with diversions in place. When the work moves to Beacon Lane there will be temporary traffic lights. All times and dates are subject to change due to bad weather or other problems.