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

What a year it’s been! And what a lot we have to look forward to in Bitton in 2012, what with another street party planned, this time for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in early June, plus the Olympic torch passing through Bitton in May on its way to the London Games! Find out more on page 11.
There is also the exciting possibility of a link between Bitton and the world-famous Kew Gardens in London, re-establishing the connection made in the 19th century by the Ellacombe vicars. Read Bob Willis’s interesting report on page 14.
And we will be able to toast in the New Year at the White Hart, which opened in early November after being closed for nearly three years. Kingswood MP and Bitton resident Chris Skidmore cut the ribbon at the official opening on the morning of November 4, and that evening the pub was packed to the rafters. It was a good night!
This time last year it was announced that the United Reformed Church, also known as the chapel, in Upton Cheyney was to close permanently. But the community has rallied to save it and the church has gone from strength to strength, as Stuart Turner has been reporting for us over the months. Read his latest update on pages 10 & 11.
Also in this issue there’s all the information you need to take you through the festive season in and around Bitton.
Like most of you, I am looking forward to seeing Bitton’s Christmas tree all lit up, and to the carol singing on the 21st, which begins at the tree at 6.30pm.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year and look forward to continuing as editor in 2012.
Becky Feather