FALFIELD - Pale brown or fallow open land'. Old English fecal + field.
Taken from A Dictionary of Place-Names Oxford University Press, © A.D. Mills 1998.

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THE BIG CLEAN IN FALFIELD

We were blessed with a warm sunny day on March 29th as the folk from Falfield

gathered to start the ‘Big Clean’ (sponsored by South Gloucestershire Council).

During the 3 hour stint a total of 18 adults and 8 children gathered 22 bags of rubbish and various other larger items that had been discarded along the village verges and ditches.  Many of the volunteers also worked along the approach road to Junction 14 of the M5, and were dismayed at the rubbish that had been discarded along theses approach roads. All those who took part in any way expressed their exasperation at the way people discard their rubbish with no thought for those that live in the area.

A ‘Big Thank You’ goes to all that came out to help.  A bumper effort was made by whole families as well as individuals. Their effort went a long way to make our Parish look good not only for our Parishioners but for those that travel through the village either north or south.

Jane Hathway, Chair of Falfield Parish council said;

“Thank you to all who gave up their valuable Saturday morning to tidy up Falfield Parish.

Although again we were dis­mayed at the amount of litter which was gath­ered, I hope that those who took part felt the 3 hours spent in gathering the rubbish had been worthwhile and appreciated.  A’ thank you’ also goes to those who helped serve the refreshments of   bacon rolls, hot dogs and hot and cold drinks.

 We look forward to the next ‘Big Clean”.

WEB SITE SPONSORSHIP

The Gables Hotel continue to sponsor the Village web site for another year.

Once again The Gables Hotel are covering the costs for the Village web site to operate for another 12 months. This will be the 5th year that they have supported the village web site.

Click on the links below for more details on up and coming events at The Gables Hotel during 2013

Our thanks must also go to Link-2 for providing a simple and effective low budget hosting package.

WELCOME TO THE FALFIELD WEB SITE

Please come in and browse around – I hope that parishioners and visitors will find the pages of the updated website useful and interesting and would welcome your feedback and comments on the website, and any suggestions for how it could be improved. And of course if you spot any inaccuracies or typos, please do draw them to my attention.

There is much practical information and links to activities and events taking place in and around the village. You will find details on the website about the work of the Parish Council including Minutes provided by the Parish Clerk and you will also find information of the general history of the village.

Village institutions, clubs and social groups are beginning to be represented on the website’s pages and I would like to include everyone. So, if you are involved with a local group and would like a presence on the website, please let me know. Similarly, if you would like to publicise an up-coming event or occasion, do get in touch.

You will also find various information on the history of the village

This website is in the process of ongoing development and l would be extremely grateful for feedback from villagers on its style and content.

James Carpenter

5 ALIVE MAGAZINE

The APRIL 2014 issue of the 5 Villages Alive which covers the villages of Rockhampton, Cromhall, Falfield, Tortworth and Tytherington is now available to view on line. Click here to go the the 5 Alive page.

FALFIELD 100 CLUB

Winners in the March draw were:

 1st   104 Mrs G Barber

2nd   172 Mrs J Hathway

3rd      118 Mr R Hook

If you can knit, sew, make pots, soap, wooden toys, jam, chutney, grow plants, paint pictures, or have any other talent which can make money to to help Syrian refugees and our local churches, we would appreciate your support.

More details will be coming soon.

MICHAELMAS FAYRE 27th SEPT

The final draws for 2013-14 haven now taken place.  A winners list can be posted to you on request.  

This year the 100 Club has raised a profit of £500, which is  a valuable source of income for the Village Hall. We are currently upgrading some of the electrical appliances and re-decorating.

Your continued support would be very much appreciated. If you have not already received a renewal form, or if you would like to join the 100 Club, please contact Rosie Murton on 01454 260615 or email rosiemurton@uwclub.net.  Numbers cost £15 each and the current prize money each month is £18, £14 and £10 currently but will increase if we can enlist some more members.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday 28th APRIL 2014 7.00pm
 FALFIELD VILLAGE HALL

The committee will be reporting on what it has achieved during the past year and what it plans for the future.

We have places to fill on the Committee, so if you would like to play a part in the running of this valuable village asset, please come and offer your services.

Everyone is welcome to attend

VILLAGE HALL AGM

FALFIELD BEAT SURGERY

FALFIELD BEAT SURGERY WILL TAKE PLACE IN FALFIELD VILLAGE HALL

BETWEEN 10:00-11:00 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES

GIVING THE RESIDENTS OF FALFIELD

THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME ALONG AND SPEAK TO THE LOCAL BEAT TEAM.

TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUES THEY MAY HAVE.

PC NATALIE DRAPER              PCSO DAWN GOLDING

THORNBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM

If you need to contact the Beat Team, any other time we can be contacted on:

0117 945 5902 or 0117 945 5903

For all non-emergency calls ring – 101   In an emergency - 999  

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