November 2011 Focal Point

This month’s magazine is available for download as PDF. Here’s the introduction from the editor:

The new managers of the White Hart pub, Chris and Wendy, received a warm welcome at the AGM of Bitton Village Residents’ Association in October. There was a spontaneous round of applause for the couple, who came to the meeting to introduce themselves and find out more about the village that is their new home. They have come from Yeovil where they ran a pub but they are no strangers to Bristol, having once run The Huntsman at Downend. It is hoped that the White Hart, which has been closed for three years, will finally reopen this month. We look forward to bringing you a report of the opening in the next issue!
Also at the AGM, the BVRA committee made a presentation to Cllr Mike Thomas to thank him for his much-valued contribution to the association over the years. Mike is currently chairman of Bitton Parish Council and was our representative on South Gloucestershire Council for many years until the elections in May of this year.
Our cover picture was taken at the community consultation drop-in session about Aubrey Meads Play Area that was held at the church hall. Everyone in the village received letters inviting them to the session which gathered more feedback about how the play area might be improved. We now learn that South Gloucestershire Council has nominated Aubrey Meads to become a designated Queen Elizabeth II field in honour of the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Turn to page 17 to find out more about the consultation and how you can show your support.
As we prepare to mark Remembrance Day, Ken Gibson looks at the work of the Royal British Legion in our Who Are Our Neighbours? series.
Also inside this month, we bring you news of The Meadows Primary School’s good Ofsted report and advance notice of Christmas events! Where has the year gone?