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Old Sodbury Times
Issue 87 March 2021
Dates for your Diary:
Village Hall raises £100,000 for kitchen refit None due to Covid Restrictions
Needless to say with us all now being in our third lockdown, the Village Hall remains closed for all activities. In the
last newsletter we had said that Comedy Night was still booked for April, but regrettably we have to accept that
this is not going to be practical so we have postponed it now until April 2022.
We remain optimistic that we may be able to have some form of Village Day on Saturday 4th September. It may
not be on the same scale as recent years, but if the rules allow by then, I am sure we will all be delighted to be able
to meet up in some way, so please make a note of the date.
On a more positive note, the Village Hall fund raising team, namely Anne Myers and Hayley Dash, have been doing
a fantastic job in seeking out and applying for funding for the kitchen extension. In total they have secured a
commitment from various funding bodies and individuals, for over £100K. Until the final agreements are in place
we are not able to disclose the names of those various parties, but suffice to say for now, we are hugely grateful
and will be publishing details in the future (unless they ask for anonymity). Although this is not quite all that we
need (£160,000 is the target) it is enough for us to make a start at least on the structure and we hope to be under-
way in the Spring. Green shoots at last, in more ways than one!
Here we see Hayley and
other Colts Green
residents in another
project. The planting of
105 young trees by the
River Frome.
The project manager was
David George who
overcame a series of
problems including
making a detailed rota whereby families could plant the trees in their
domestic bubble. David and others have also been making bird boxes
which you will see when walking along the newly widened pavement from
Old Sodbury to Chipping Sodbury. David, and Steve Spooner have been
instrumental in getting this done by the Council.
Congratulations also to Steve who has secured a grant of £1200 for Sodbury Woodland and Nature granted by
Adrian Rush, our South Glos Councillor. The money will be used to plant trees.
Photos by Alan Connor Do please ask Michelle what she was doing! And if she stayed upright.
Because of Covid, this edition of The Old Sodbury Times will only be sent out by email.. Now, after 86 editions, we
feel we should circulate an electronic copy of the Newsletter on a more organised basis. If you would like to go on
to our mailing list to receive an emailed copy, please use the mailchimp link . There is a very simple sign up
procedure on this link: https://mailchi.mp/04969d142752/old-sodbury-times-sign-up
Please be assured that signing up will not mean your details are sold on to others, or you will get Spam etc.
Once Covid has diminished sufficiently we will return to a printed copy for village residents, which we know people
like having, but also run the dual method of sending the Old Sodbury Times to those who have opted to sign up.
Welcome to Sarah and Chris Gloves have recently moved to Cotswold Lane. They say “We are delighted
to finally be in our new home, moving from the local area. We have already met some of our new
neighbours who have all been very welcoming and look forward to meeting others in the village and
taking part in village life, when the easing of Lockdown restrictions allow. “
Also just moved in to Millstone Farm, Mill Lane are Laura and James Hardy, and Poppy the cat, from
Hertfordshire and Laura's parents, retirees Pat and Mike from Middlesex. “Our move has been a long
time in the making and it's lovely to finally relocate to such pleasant surroundings. We look forward to
getting involved with the local community and meeting you all as we settle in. “
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Old Sodbury School What a challenging start to 2021 it has been. We have adapted our teaching so that
lessons can be done either in school or at home, and we haven’t let it stop us! The children have been exploring
their art skills this term. We had a competition for a piece of art representing “Hope” from the Gloucestershire
Diocese and the children didn’t disappoint. How creative you all are! We had paintings, drawings and sculptures in
all sorts of mediums from the traditional to Lego and pebbles. Oak class also used their talents to draw creative
maps of the local area looking for features to identify.
The whole school (both those in school and those at home) participated in the Big
Garden Birdwatch and the results were fascinating. Older children have created fact
files of local birds and the drawings are incredible. Chestnut class were challenged to
create a pair of slippers from cardboard or felt and then decorate and we were
astonished how varied and creative they all were. Well done to everyone and we
really hope to welcome you all back very soon.
Have you seen the carved seat in the wood behind the school. It can be viewed from
The Cotswold Way. Here is one of the residents.
Old Sodbury Primary School is looking for someone to run their new After School Provision. We need cover from
3.15 until 6pm Mondays to Thursdays term time only. You would need to be able to arrange an activity for the
children and give them their snack and drink. You can also use the school’s facilities and access BBC iplayer
Youtube/DVDs for the TV. If you are interested in some or all of the days, please contact the school at
office@oldsodbury.org.uk. We can be flexible. Experience not necessary. Wage £10 per hour.
At the beginning of this winter lockdown Louis and Joe Escure decided they wanted to do a walking challenge to
raise money for the school. They walked 200km over 36 days, and managed to raise over £800 (the figure keeps
going up!!)
And congratulations to
Florence Hamilton and Cerys Baldock who held a
cake and drinks stall on Sunday morning to raise
money for Blue Cross animal charity and Cancer Research UK. The girls have raised a total of £228.80 which will be
split between the two charities.
Thanks to all those who made purchases, but also those who kindly donated cakes for the girls to sell.
Spring Clean
The usual spring clean around the
village will not be able to take place
due to Covid.
However if villagers would like to do
their own litter pick and want to
borrow litter pickers, please phone
Richard and Pauline 01454 310540.
Rodney regular cleans the central
village. It is the lanes and main road
leading to the village that need
tidying.
It is advised that fluorescent jackets
and gloves are worn.
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OLD SODBURY W.I. Twelve months have passed with no WI meetings for our members. In the
meantime we keep in touch with one another with regular phone calls and
newsletters.
Our book club has continued enjoying a variety of books and have met on Zoom to discuss them. We all agreed
that the recent thriller “The Family Upstairs” was an easy read and a gripping novel. Several books are on our list
for the future, firstly “The Salt Path” by Raynor Winn which we will discuss on Thursday 25th March. This is the
uplifting true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the wind-
swept South West coastline. Next we will read “The Murmur of Bees” which is set against the backdrop of the
Mexican Revolution and the devastating influenza of 1918, followed by “Three women and a boat” which is a
journey over the glorious waterways of England and into the unfathomable depths of the human heart!
We are hoping to arrange a Zoom talk for members on Wednesday 17th March. Some of our members have been
sampling Denman at Home lectures on line. These have included, card making, patchwork, cryptic crosswords and
Thai cookery. July 5th 1948 was the day our pioneering NHS was born, bringing free healthcare to everyone.
Plans are being made to celebrate this event across the country and we hope our WI will be able to meet and give
our support to the
NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day taking place on Monday 5th July 2021.
Sodbury Short Mat Bowls Club Old Sodbury Lamb – Fresh lamb available to order.
From half or whole for freezer, or bespoke orders of any
The last time we played Short Mat Bowls in our Village Hall size, no minimum order, joints, chops, hand made sausages,
was on March 9th 2020 when 6 members of the Hall burgers, diced lamb, fresh mince, and home made faggots.
Committee joined us for a social evening. Who could have
Please contact Sarah for orders and enquiries.
guessed that a year later we would still be unable to play
due to the corona virus pandemic! Our members are keen Tel 07860 462253 E: andyandsarahwilliams@btinternet.com
to be stepping back onto the green mat again but in the Free delivery- (safely of course !)
meantime we have to make do with stepping into our Look forward to hearing from you.
gardens as the weather improves.
Here are a few notes I enjoyed reading in my seed
catalogue.
“Life begins when you start a garden” Chinese proverb
“Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years” Anon
“God made rainy days so gardeners could get housework done” Anon
“Anyone who wants to rule the world should try to rule a garden first” Anon
“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies” Gertrude Jekyll
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” Claude Monet
If we are unable to play Bowls at least we can enjoy gardening!
Old Sodbury Football Club On 7th February the league called a halt to the season saying, with over 200 games outstanding, it would be impossible to complete the season. No promotion or relegation would take place. At the time, after nine games the club were second in Division 1. Phil Tily has just carried out the 5 year check on all the electrics in the clubhouse and it passed. We are very grateful to The Chipping Sodbury Rotarians who have donated £240 towards the cost of the hand driers in the building. It will be much appreciated by the team members and the village on Village Day. It will soon be grass cutting time for the field . Because the club only played 9 games the revenue has dropped so the club would like some help towards the cost of the grass cutting through the summer. Any help would be very much appreciated. Please contact Laurence Walker on 01454 310980 Blonde Angels are a Bristol based group of volunteers that visit the streets in Bristol regularly to provide essential supplies to those who are homeless. They also will respond to a request from anyone reporting a homeless person in the local area, who is in need of essential supplies. If you would like to support this group, they need supplies of the items listed below:- Men's medium / large joggers, hoodies, jumpers, warm jackets, hats, gloves, socks, new boxers. trainers, boots. hand warmers, Toiletries:- wipes, deodorant, lip salve, hand gel, Food:- chocolate, crisps, juice cartons, biscuits, cereal bars, pot noodles, porridge pots, cup a soups, instant noodles. Plastic utensils to eat with. Please drop any donations to our house ( 1 Church Lane) and leave in the blue box by the front door, and we will deliver to those in need. Many Thanks for any items you can spare, your support will be greatly appreciated. Kathryn Morris k_e_morris@hotmail.co.uk 07772817824 Do you use The Ridings Recreation Area just north of Chipping Sodbury alongside the road to Wickwar? The Town Trust charity who manage the area want to hear from you. The Chipping Sodbury Town Trust would like to explore again the possibility of building a Sports Centre at The Ridings – primarily to rehouse the football and rugby clubs because their buildings are in need of an upgrade, but also, if possible, to take the opportunity to include other sports in the design. With this in mind the Town Trust have produced a simple form for completion which is available on: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/JH73aDWT With this in mind, please would you take a few minutes to let the Town Trust know to what extent you might/or might not use such a new facility. Also please use the form to say how you use and enjoy The Ridings as a whole. The Village Hall 200 club has been suspended since November due to the difficulties in collecting money during lockdown. We are planning a relaunch in April and all current members will be contacted shortly with details of the revised costs, prizes and payment methods. There are some vacant numbers so anyone who is not already a member that would be interested in joining is asked to contact the organiser, Dave Mason by email using davelindamason@btinternet.com and he will provide you with the details. Ed; Money raised by the 200 Club goes towards looking after your village hall Please send your news to Pauline Wilson Tel: 310540 Email r.pwilson@yahoo.co.uk or Michelle Dash Tel: 07955 170321 Deadline for June edition is 15th April. For Village Hall bookings: Carol Rowland Tel: 314923 or OSVH@outlook.com THANK YOU TO ALL who have helped with this edition. WE ALWAYS WELCOME MORE CONTRIBUTORS Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed or implied in this publication are not necessarily those of the editors. Any articles submitted are on the basis that they can be edited and must not be anonymous.
The History of the Wellies
Wetter and wetter winters are making us reach for our
wellington boots. So where did they come from and did you
know they were a status symbol?
In the 18th century long leather riding boots were used by
the German cavalry , these were later adopted by the
Pattens worn under Hussars, the light cavalry in England. Meanwhile the
shoes ordinary people were struggling around in the mud in clogs
or wooden pattens, held under house shoes by leather
straps. The Duke of Wellingon instructed his shoemaker,
Hoby of St. James's Street, London, to modify the 18th-
century Hessian boot. Fancy tassles and trim were cut away
and the boot fitted tighter, with a straight not curved top.
Wellington's utilitarian new boots quickly caught on with
patriotic British gentlemen eager to emulate their war hero. They were considered
fashionable in the best circles and worn by dandies, like
Beau Brumell. The boots were worn to evening parties!
Imagine what would be said if
we turned up to a party
wearing our wellies.
In 1852 Hiram Hutchinson
met Charles Goodyear, who
had just invented the sulphur
vulcanisation process for
natural rubber. Hutchinson
bought the patent to
Pattens in Hawkesbury Church manufacture rubber footwear.
Their popularity did not become widespread until the First
World War, when in 1916 the company was commissioned to
produce millions of pairs as standard winter kit for ordinary
soldiers, to prevent ‘trench foot’ After the war the soldiers took
them home and they caught on with the agricultural labourers. This continued after the
second world war by which time the welly had become roomier with a thicker sole and a
rounded toe.
Now everyone wanted them, women and children too. so in 1952 the Hunter company
started producing the green welly for the County Set. Green Wellington boots, introduced
by Hunter Boot Ltd in 1955, gradually became a shorthand for "country life" in the UK.
In 1980, sales of their boots skyrocketed after Lady Diana Spencer was pictured wearing a
pair on the Balmoral estate .
When Nikita Khrushchev came to power, the boot became charged politically in the
context of the "Battle for Modesty" campaign, where rubber footwear was proclaimed as
"socialism style" (thus fashionable), while leather, which was obviously more expensive,
was derided as "capitalism style" (thus unfashionable).
Nowadays most wellies are moulded from Polyurethane whereas the most expensive are
rubber and buckles are added for the ‘County Set’.
The Dog Inn Takeaway Menu
The below menu is available for the village of Old Sodbury and surrounding areas
and will operate from 5pm-8pm on Friday and Saturday and between Midday and
4pm on Sunday. Deliveries can be made in person, left at your door with no physical
contact or may be collected from the pub. Payments will be taken over the phone
where possible. If you wish to place an order, please call us on 01454 312006.
Main Meals - £7 each (Fri, Sat & Sunday)
Chilli con carne and rice
Double Gloucester and red onion flan, chips and salad
Lasagne with garlic bread
Cheeseburger and chips
Cottage Pie with fresh vegetables and gravy
Battered cod, chips and peas
2 sausages, mashed potato or chips, peas and gravy
Scampi, chips and peas
Chicken nuggets, chip and beans
Cajun chicken, salad and chips
Chicken and mushroom pie, chips or mash, peas and gravy
Fish pie with fresh vegetables
Spicy bean burger, salad and chips
Salmon fillet (cajun spiced available), salad and chips
Swordfish steak (cooked in garlic butter), chips and salad
Chicken balti, rice and mini poppadums
Sunday Roast-£8.95 (Sunday only)
Lamb, beef, pork, chicken or brie, mushroom and cranberry wellington served with
Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and seasonal vegetables.
Desserts-£4.00
Chocolate brownie, Apple crumble, Honeycomb cheesecake
Fun Page for the latest lockdown Signs written without thinking
TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR
BELOW.
In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE RE-
MOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT
GOES OUT.
In a London department store:
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS...
In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY
PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN.
In an office:
AFTER TEA BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND
STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD.
Outside a second-hand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC.
WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS...
Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS, PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR.
Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND
DOESN'T KNOW IT,
THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO
CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE
BULL CHARGES.
Message on a leaflet:
IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL
TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS.
On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD
ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.)
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