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Warm Spaces
The 2024/2025 Warm Spaces Directory for Bath & North East Somerset is now live on the Live Well B&NES website. This is the initiative’s third year and there are participating venues across B&NES, offering a range of facilities, including refreshments, free WiFi, books, magazines and newspapers, baby changing facilities, information and advice, activities, dog-friendly (facilities vary, depending on the venue)
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Paulton Library News
Coal Canal News
We have waited a long time for this to arrive, so today we were so pleased to see our metal miner figure installed next to the Dry Dock at Paulton Basin.
Many thanks to Bryn Hawkins and The Somerset Miners Welfare Trust for arranging its installation.
Metal miner figures have been installed all around North Somerset to mark the county's mining heritage. The Somersetshire Coal Canal played a key part in transporting coal from the coalfields into Bath and beyond and allowed it to be sold at a competitive price as a result. Prior to the canal being built, it was cheaper to buy coal in Bath from places much further away than our Somerset Coalfields.
Nature Health West
Nature Health West is the new website for the West of England Nature Partnership, which demonstrates and encourages the profound connection between the health of nature and the health of people, because we are nature too and everything is connected. The directory of services includes ten organisations in B&NES running engaging courses and events to support people to become better connected with the nature around them and to improve their own health and wellbeing in the process. https://www.naturehealthwest.org.uk/project-locality/bath-north-east-somerset/
Latest on SVEZ
Councillors will be asked to approve the use of statutory consents to authorise highways works to enable the development of the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone (SVEZ) at a meeting next week (14 November).More on this :- www.newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/news/cabinet-consider-next-steps-enable-development-somer-valley-enterprise-zone
Tickets are now available
This event supports Swallow and Paulton Junior's Forest School project
Tickets £10 & £3 Available:-www.fromthetop.live/event-details-registration/a-christmas-celebration
Camvale Charity Day for Mind.
Camvale Charity Day for Mind.
On Sunday 27th October, members of Camvale came together for an enjoyable afternoon of social tennis whilst enjoying teas and cakes. All in aid of raising money for Bath Mind.
Throughout the afternoon there was some good tennis being showcased on court. While off-court there was a unique chance to try some pottery for a small donation thanks to club member Alistair who kindly gave demonstrations and supplied the equipment.
By asking for a small donation to play, alongside all sales, Camvale raised in excess of £120 for Mind. A big thank you to all that attended also the committee members who gave their time for this great cause.
By becoming a member or having Coaching at Camvale you can gain access to fantastic facilities, a safe space for physical activity whilst getting all important social interaction with like-minded individuals which can greatly improve people’s mental health.
For more information on how to take part in Tennis please see our website or Facebook pages. For those who are unaware, we are situated in Paulton, Just off Bristol Road (next to Cricket club)
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/camvaletennisclub
Anti Social Behaviour - Westfield, Midsomer Norton & Paulton
With the darker nights here we have seen a rise in reported anti-social behaviour calls around young people.Patrols take place when they can but we urge parents and carers to take responsibility for what their young people are doing in the evenings.The main issues reported are:In Paulton are egg throwing, shop theft and damage.In Midsomer Norton we have reports of stone throwing at cars.In Westfield we have reports if trying door handles, ringing doorbells & letting of fireworks.Officers from Radstock NPT are working to identify youths involved and appropriate action will be taken.
Paulton Extravaganza
This year Paulton Parish Council (PPC) is putting on a very special Christmas event, the likes of which Paulton has never been seen before. The event will be held in the Memorial Park, It’s Tennis Court and Basketball areas as well as the Village Hall and its Car Park.
Besides being held in a different area of the village, and it being a whole lot bigger than previous years, it’s also going to be held over two days. We will be starting on Friday, 29th(from 5pm to 10pm) and on Saturday, 30th (from 12 midday to 8pm).
There will be a large Skating Rink, a fully Licensed Bar, a variety of Market Stalls, a Music Area, a Street Food Market and of course Santa’s Grotto.
The street food market will be open on both days of the event. We’ve got some fabulously delicious food for you. There is something for everyone. Be adventurous and try the variety of foods.
In addition to all the wonderful winter attractions, food and drink, there will be a wide selection of items for sale at our Christmas Market. The stalls will have a vast range of goodies for you to buy.
If you are interested in having a stall, please contact: ku.vog.licnuochsirapnotluap%40nimda
Santa Claus will be available for the little ones to go and see him in his grotto which will be set up in the village hall. If the children are well behaved, they may get a goodie bag!
There will be live performances from Bell Ringers, Paulton Concert Band, The Church Band, and the Paulton Amateur Dramatic Society (PADS) whose members will be treating us to some traditional Carol singing.
There will be something for everyone, young and old alike, so spread the word, and bring your friends and family to the Memorial Park and join in the fun at Paulton’s first Winter Extravaganza.
Christmas at Radstock Museum
On Saturday 30th November the Christmas Lights will be switched on in Radstock and from 2pm- 4:30pm running up to the switch on, Radstock Museum will open its doors for a FREE Victorian Christmas event which is supported by Radstock Town Council. Volunteers from the Museum’s Education Team will be dressed in Victorian Costume and will share with you some of the history and traditions of Christmas in times gone by. www.radstockmuseum.co.uk for details. The Museum shop will be open for Christmas shopping for local history and walks books, gifts and stocking filler toys on Saturdays: 7th, 14th and 21st December from 11am- 3pmMultipurpose assistance for online stores and offline retail businesses.
Become an Exercise volunteer at Paulton Hospital
There is a national drive around getting patients up and moving, with the aim to maximise their quality of life and help them be discharged from hospital as soon as it is safe. As an Exercise Volunteer at Paulton Hospital, you will be essential to help our elderly patients maintain their strength and function through exercises………….Find out more :-www.vcconnectsystem.org.uk/BathNesVolunteeringVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/DetailsForSearch/1662
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Breast Screening is available to those aged between 50-71. Very early breast cancers are usually easier to treat, may need less treatment and are more likely to be cured. You can find out what to expect at your appointment here: https://bit.ly/3R7ORLa
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From Paulton Library
Magnolia Class had a wonderful time at Paulton Library on Monday! Thankyou to Kathleen and Margaret from Paulton Library for being so welcoming and to the parents who volunteered to come with us. We all chose a book to bring back to school and read together. We can't wait to visit again sometime.
From B&NES
Stay active this October Half Term!Local GLL Leisure Centres have plenty of ways for children to blow off some steam this October half term. As well as swimming sessions at Bath and Keynsham Leisure Centres, there is also:• A trampoline park (Bath SLC)• Ten-pin bowling lanes (Bath SLC)• Soft play facilities (Bath SLC and Keynsham LC)• Disco roller skating sessions (Bath Pavilion)• 1.5km traffic free cycle circuit (Odd Down SG)• Drop-in football on the artificial pitch (Odd Down SG)• Intensive swimming lessons (Bath SLC and Keynsham LC) To book and find out more visit www.better.org.uk
Free School Meals
If your child goes to a maintained school or academy in Bath and North East Somerset and you receive one or more of the benefits listed on our website you may be entitled to benefit-related free school meals. www.beta.bathnes.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Paulton library
More library news available here:-www.paultoncommunitywebsite.co.uk/paultondirectory-1/library
Messy Play
Thank You Charlie for Ten Years of Messy Play
Parents, grandparents and carers came together to celebrate ten years of Messy Play.Messy Play takes place in the Scout and Guide Community Hall each Thursday where babies and pre school children play in a safe and secure environment.About to be closed ten years ago by the Council , Charlie O’ Connell came forward, got herself trained and with a group of volunteers has been running Messy Play ever since.B&NES Councillor Liz Hardman presented Charlie with a bouquet of flowers to thank her for her hard work over ten years. Charlie would like to thank to the Red Lion for hosting this event
Advertising opportunity
From B&NES....Current vacancies in early years settings across B&NES can be found on our dedicated website at https://shapeyourfuturebathnes.org.uk.
Next steps for Somer Valley Enterprise Zone were considered by CabinetCouncillors were asked to consider making use of compulsory purchase powers if needed, to enable development of the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone (SVEZ) at a meeting 11 July.Watch this space - we hoope to hear the outcome!
Volunteer Drivers Wanted
We are in desperate need of Volunteer Drivers for our vital Community Bus! Could you spare around 2 hours a month? Please help keep this service going and call 01225 466135 or email .ku.oc.senabkuega%40noitpecer Visit https://bit.ly/volsweek23tes
Football
Paulton Concert Band
Can you help us?
We are looking for a new conductor, for our small friendly band, as, after many years, Richard Soulsby is standing down.
Firstly, we would like to thank him for his many years of hard work and dedication in leading the band.
This means that we have an opportunity for someone to take over from him and we would welcome anyone with musical knowledge to get in touch with us.
Richard has kindly offered to assist with the handover and will support them any way he can.
Contact us at: moc.liamtoh%40dnabtrecnocnotluap
Tel. 07706060268Buy this powerful take-anywhere speaker and enjoy the pure sound of your favorite music.
Somerset Coal Canal
The Coal Canal is a canal under restoration. It starts from the junction of the Kennet and Avon canal at Limpley Stoke, Brassknocker basin and follows the Cam valley though Midford, Combe hay where it ascends a flight of 22 locks and on to Dunkerton, Camerton, Radford and ends at the Paulton/Timsbury basins. There was also a southern line that went from Midford across an aqueduct and ended at Radstock, this part of the canal was short lived in part to a lack of water and was superseded with a tramway.
Swan Transport appeals for volunteers
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Borrow not buy
Bath Library of Things is open for browsing or you can reserve in advance online. Borrow the things you need for your home, garden, trips, and projects. Find us now at 3 York Buildings on George Street, Bath.Opening Hours:Tuesday 10am- 1pmWednesday 10am-1pmThursday 1pm-4pmFriday 10am-1pm Saturday 10am-1pm
The Larder
Found outside the Wesley Hall