If you or a member of your family has recently been diagnosed with dementia, you are invited to a ‘Living Well with Dementia’ roadshow on 27 September.
The event, which is free to attend, will take place from 2pm until 4.30pm at Ridgewood Community Centre, Station Road, Yate (postcode for Sat Nav: BS37 4AF).
The roadshow will offer practical, emotional and health advice and is intended to provide people with the information they need to understand their diagnosis, find out what support is available to them and learn how to live well with dementia.
During the roadshow, experts will be on hand to answer questions, and attendees will receive a guide to the services and support available. There will also be talks on managing your affairs and the help that’s on offer from Age UK, the Alzheimer’s Society and the Memory Service.
You can book your free place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yate-living-well-with-dementia-roadshow-2016-tickets-26679063798, by emailing cchengagement@southglos.gov.uk or ringing 01454 862356.
For more information and details of future roadshows visit www.southglos.gov.uk/dementia
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Monday, 19 September 2016
Sprint Triathlon for charity
On Sunday 2nd October, the Players Sprint Triathlon will be taking place at The Players Golf Club near Codrington. Consisting of a 750m open water swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run, it will be raising money for the West of England MS Therapy Centre. For more information visit mstherapybristol.org.uk/triathlon
Friday, 16 September 2016
Have your say on 20mph speed limits in Frampton Cotterell
South Glos is consulting on introducing a 20mph speed limit on the following roads within the Meads:
- Wylington Road
- Seymour Place
- Syms Avenue
- Green Crescent
- Walter Road
- Christy Close
You can view the proposals and have your say online before 26th September.
The council is also consulting on having a 20mph limit around Frampton C of E Primary school on the following roads:
The council is also consulting on having a 20mph limit around Frampton C of E Primary school on the following roads:
- Beaufort Road
- Brookside Drive
- Foxe Road
- Meadow Mead
- Mount Close
- Park Row
- Prospect Close
- Rectory Road
- Robel Avenue
- School Road
- Thornhayes Close
- Western Avenue
- Winchcombe Road
- Witney Mead
You have until 6th October to comment on these proposals.
Anti-social behaviour in Boundary Road area?
Local councillor Claire Young has received a complaint about anti-social behaviour in the Boundary Road area and on Thursday found this empty canister lying on Ridgeway at the junction with Boundary Road. If you have any information, you can contact the local police beat team via their web page. You can also report a crime online but if a crime is ongoing or someone is in danger you should call 999 for an urgent response.
Westerleigh Parish Council meeting re-scheduled
The Westerleigh Parish Council meeting that was due to be held on Monday 12th September was cancelled. Instead the Finance and GP Committee meeting that was due to be held on Monday 19th September has been replaced by a Full Council meeting, preceded by a Planning Committee meeting at 7pm. More information about meetings can be found on the Westerleigh Parish Council website.
Thursday, 15 September 2016
Winterbourne Medieval Barn - drama to commemorate the Battle of the Somme, Sunday 18 September
'A Day’s Work' - Sunday 18 September, 3pm
A Musical drama to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Using original songs, spoken verse, monologue and dialogue, ‘A Day’s Work’ tells the story of a group of farm labourers, members of a mummers’ team, who join up, or refuse to join up, and meet finally on the first day of The Somme. The show examines war, love, courage and cowardice through this new script and songs with a cast of highly respected performers.
Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds from 12.30pm. Tickets cost £15 adults, £5 for under 16s, and are available from Daisy's Cafe, Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne, or on the gate subject to availability.
More information is available on their website www.winterbournebarn.org.uk
A Musical drama to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Using original songs, spoken verse, monologue and dialogue, ‘A Day’s Work’ tells the story of a group of farm labourers, members of a mummers’ team, who join up, or refuse to join up, and meet finally on the first day of The Somme. The show examines war, love, courage and cowardice through this new script and songs with a cast of highly respected performers.
Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds from 12.30pm. Tickets cost £15 adults, £5 for under 16s, and are available from Daisy's Cafe, Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne, or on the gate subject to availability.
More information is available on their website www.winterbournebarn.org.uk
New phone number for power cuts
There’s a new FREE number to call if you have a power cut
105 is a new number that you can call to report or get information about a power cut. It will put you through to your local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, wires and substations that bring electricity into homes and businesses in your area.
105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales, and you can call the number from most landlines and mobile phones. It doesn’t matter who you choose to buy your electricity from - anyone can call 105.
You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too.
Don’t be left in the dark. Call 105.
To find out more, visit powercut105.com
POWER CUT TIPS
What should I do during a power cut?
- Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
- Leave a light on so you know when the power cut has been resolved.
- Check to see if your neighbours are okay.
- Wrap up warm.
- Contact your electricity network operator to report the power cut, either by calling 105 or via their other channels. Visitpowercut105.com for details of your local network operator.
- Keep a torch handy – it’s much safer than using candles.
- Get a battery-powered or wind-up radio (useful for keeping up to date with relevant local news).
- Keep warm – keep a blanket and warm clothing handy, and fill a vacuum flask or hot water bottle.
- Stock your cupboard with food and drink that doesn’t require electricity to prepare it.
- Keep your mobile phone and laptop fully charged.
- Check your network operator’s website or social media channels for updates.
- Cordless phones probably won’t work during a power cut. They take their power from the mains and most don’t have battery back-up.
- Traditional corded phones will work – you might want to keep one handy so you can plug it in and make phone calls if you have a power cut.
- In most cases, mobile phones will work if they are charged.
How can I prepare for a power cut?
Can I use my phone during a power cut?
I’m on the Priority Services Register. Should I now call 105?
The Priority Services Register is for people who might need extra support during a power cut; for example, people who need electricity for vital medical equipment. If you are on the Register and you have a power cut, you should continue to call the phone number that you have been given.
There’s a new FREE number to call if you have a power cut
105 is a new number that you can call to report or get information about a power cut. It will put you through to your local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, wires and substations that bring electricity into homes and businesses in your area.
105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales, and you can call the number from most landlines and mobile phones. It doesn’t matter who you choose to buy your electricity from - anyone can call 105.
You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too.
Don’t be left in the dark. Call 105.
To find out more, visit powercut105.com
POWER CUT TIPS
What should I do during a power cut?
How can I prepare for a power cut?
Can I use my phone during a power cut?
I’m on the Priority Services Register. Should I now call 105?
The Priority Services Register is for people who might need extra support during a power cut; for example, people who need electricity for vital medical equipment. If you are on the Register and you have a power cut, you should continue to call the phone number that you have been given.
105 is a new number that you can call to report or get information about a power cut. It will put you through to your local electricity network operator – the company that manages the cables, wires and substations that bring electricity into homes and businesses in your area.
105 is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales, and you can call the number from most landlines and mobile phones. It doesn’t matter who you choose to buy your electricity from - anyone can call 105.
You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, call the emergency services too.
Don’t be left in the dark. Call 105.
To find out more, visit powercut105.com
POWER CUT TIPS
What should I do during a power cut?
- Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
- Leave a light on so you know when the power cut has been resolved.
- Check to see if your neighbours are okay.
- Wrap up warm.
- Contact your electricity network operator to report the power cut, either by calling 105 or via their other channels. Visitpowercut105.com for details of your local network operator.
- Keep a torch handy – it’s much safer than using candles.
- Get a battery-powered or wind-up radio (useful for keeping up to date with relevant local news).
- Keep warm – keep a blanket and warm clothing handy, and fill a vacuum flask or hot water bottle.
- Stock your cupboard with food and drink that doesn’t require electricity to prepare it.
- Keep your mobile phone and laptop fully charged.
- Check your network operator’s website or social media channels for updates.
- Cordless phones probably won’t work during a power cut. They take their power from the mains and most don’t have battery back-up.
- Traditional corded phones will work – you might want to keep one handy so you can plug it in and make phone calls if you have a power cut.
- In most cases, mobile phones will work if they are charged.
How can I prepare for a power cut?
Can I use my phone during a power cut?
I’m on the Priority Services Register. Should I now call 105?
The Priority Services Register is for people who might need extra support during a power cut; for example, people who need electricity for vital medical equipment. If you are on the Register and you have a power cut, you should continue to call the phone number that you have been given.
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