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Free workshops at Cam Valley Arts Trail – Book now
Saturday 1st November
11am - 12pm Introduction to Calligraphy with Lucy Empson For info and to book:email: Lucy Empson at moc.kooltuo%40yculzej
1.30 - 2.30pm Heritage Straw Art with Susan Burnett For info and to book:Email Susan at: moc.loa%402660bes
Free workshops at Cam Valley Arts Trail – Book now
Sunday 2nd November
11am - 12pm Sketching with Karen GeorgeFor info and to book:Email: ku.oc.traegroegnerak%40nerak
1 - 2pm Patchwork with Sheila Richardson For info and to book:email moc.tenretnitb%4001r.aliehs
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Entertainment at Bloomfield
Resdidents from Bloomfield care home were entertained by Paulton's Festive Singers on Thursday 2nd October. They were delighted with a programme of harvest songs and anthems, clarinet music and community hymn singing. Through the music they were reminded that Harvest Celebrations were infact outdoor village events before the first indoor festival of 1843.It was with gusto that the residents and staff joined in with the traditional indoor Church harvest hymns which were so familiar to them all
Macmillan Coffee morningA wonderful coffee morning was arranged by Jane Pipe on Tuesday 30th September in aid of McMillan.The drinks, extremely tempting cakes, amazing raffle prizes and harvest mice raised a total of £283 for the charity.The morning also included items from the Festive Singers and the opportunity for everyone to participate in traditional harvest hymn singing. Well done Jane and helpers. We look forward to your next extraordinary coffee morning, the pre Advent event on Tuesday 25th November from 10am. In the meantime there is the weekly opportunity to join Jane and friends at Holy Trinity Church 10-11.30am each Tuesday.
Purnell’s bowls clubOur MacMillan coffee morning today raised the grand total of £346.10 for the charity. Thanks to all who participated, Cake bakers and those who donated cakes and raffle prizes, washers-up and tea makers, raffle helpers and lastly everyone who came along and spent their hard-earned cash! Everyone worked together to make this event a huge success.
Holy Trinity Church seeks permission to remove pews
The Holy Trinty Church in Paulton is applying for permission ‘to take up all pews from the nave of the Church, remove the raised platforms on which the pews currently stand, and replace this area with solid oak flooring with penny gaps’. They then propose to, ‘retain eight of the 4m pews, reduced to 2.5 meters in length and mounted on individual bases so that they can be moved when necessary. The remaining seating capacity would then be replaced with individual stackable cushioned seating.’
Copies of the relevant plans and documents may be examined inside the Church.
If you wish to object to any of the works or proposals you should send a letter or email stating the grounds of your objections to The Diocesan Registrar at :-
Stone King LLP
Upper Brough Court,
3 Upper Borough Walls,
Bath
BA1 1RG
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So that your letter reaches the registrar not later than 22/10/2025
A letter of objection must include your name and address and state whether you live in the parish and/or your name is entered on the Church electoral roll of the parish or any other basis on which you have an interest in the matter.
Five years ago, on Wednesday September 23rd 2020, Paulton’s Community Library opened its doors for the first time.
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Macmillan fundraiser coffee mornings
The Macmillan coffee fundraiser in The Red Lion, Paulton has so far, we raised £251.50 for this year's Macmillan Fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who helped and/or donated.More Macmillan coffee mornings are planned in the village, for details, please keep viewing :-www.paultoncommunitywebsite.co.uk/whatsonevents
Planning Meeting
At a packed meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee, we have decided that 25/03044/OUT - Parcel 4330 Paulton Road, Paulton for 130 dwellings should be rejected unanimously. We will be posting the full copy of our objection in due course. Thank you for the opinions expressed and apologies for those unable to be present due to the meeting room capacityPaulton Parish Council Statement
Paulton Concert Band
Paulton Concert Band – New Season starting soon
Paulton Concert Band is back after the summer break, starting the term with our new conductor, who joining us most recently.
Our first rehearsal will be on:
Monday, 8th September
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The Cellar, Methodist Church in Paulton
We currently have some spaces for adults who can already play woodwind and brass instruments. We’re also on the lookout for a percussionist in particular a drummer.
We’re a friendly, enthusiastic, village band with a broad musical repertoire, we are all adults with various levels of experience and capability in playing.
If you fancy joining the band come along on Monday or get in touch:
Email . . . moc.liamtoh%40dnabtrecnocnotluap
Or visit their website
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Pride in Paulton News
Paulton residents were very successful at the recent Bath in Bloom Awards held at Hayesfield School in Bath. PiP won gold and were Category Winners for the second year running for Horticultural Acievement; Mike Coliver won Gold and Category Winner for his Allotment ; Dawn Colliver won Gold and Category Winner for her floral display in the front garden; Paulton Junior Shcool won Gold for their School Garden, and Gregs and Vicky of the Lamb won Silver Gilt. They were given their awards by Liz Hardman, Chairperson of B&NES - who is also from Paulton. Thank you to Bath in Bloom, for organsing the evening and a good night was had by all.
Volunteer fayre
3SG are hosting a large Volunteer Fair in Bath on October 17th, and we would love to spread the word and invite local residents across Bath & North East Somerset. We will have 43 local charities exhibiting and showcasing their volunteer opportunities, as well as an all-day programme of talks and workshops on volunteering. Most of our exhibiting charities work across the Somer Valley area. The Fair is free to attend with no registration needed, and we would love to meet some people from Paulton Community if possible. Here's the link to our Eventbrite page - https://bit.ly/VOLFAIR25
Have you a hidden piece of treasure? Is there an object in your house that you’ve always wondered might be worth something? Well ponder no longer! You now have the ideal opportunity to check out what any object is worth and help to support us reaching our organ fundraising target. On Tuesday, 23rd September, Holy Trinity Church Paulton will be repeating their annual Valuation Day, led by a team from Wessex Auctioneers. They will be based at the Church from 10am to 2pm to value and help you sell your unwanted treasures at one of their auctions. Any items the auction team wish to sell will be packed up there and then. To take advantage of this great opportunity, the church will be asking £2 per item / lot or £10 for 6 items / lots as an ‘entry fee’. All funds raised will be going towards the organ refurbishment project, to keep it in good working order for ‘50 years of service’! Good luck and we all hope you find that unexpected piece of treasure! For further information, please contact Kevin Burnett the Church Organist: moc.loa%403thnivek
There are lots of short courses (outdoors and wellbing related) starting soon in the area. Find out more www.somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk
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!
Food Bank
Donations can be made at Tesco or in the porch of Holy Trinity Church or at the Methodist Church