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I.T. for the Terrified  - for all your computer training needs. A skillsharing, informal, community project.Run by a Committee - Staffed by Volunteers. Registered Charity No. 1130308 Contact us at I.T. for the Terrified: Currently at The Old Cowshed, Station Road, Cheddar. BS27 3AG. 01934 741751 <www.itfortheterrified.co.uk>  <itfortheterrified@btconnect.com>                                                                                                      ~ ~ ~ ~ ~                                                                                  Chew Valley U3A Chew Valley U3A meets on the third Monday of the month at Ubley Parish Hall. Meetings start at 10am with refreshments, Notices are given out at 10.30 am, and the Speaker begins at about 10.40 am. Membership of Chew Valley U3A is £10 per annum. U3A has a self-help learning principle and members form interest groups covering a wide range of topics. On September 19th we welcome Mike Fitzgerald, an architect who will talk to us about ‘My Falkland Islands Visit’. On 17th October, Esther Hoyle from Somerset Archives will speak about ‘Crime & Punishment in Somerset’s Past’. Both of these talks should prove interesting, so save the date in your diary. For more information visit our website at <chewvalleyU3A.org.uk>                                                                                                      ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Redhill Village Club/Hall Our annual Harvest Fair Flower & Produce Show held on Sunday 4 September gave villagers with their families, neighbours and friends the chance to meet up and enjoy a ploughman’s lunch, WI teas & cakes, various stalls in the hall, children’s face painting and take part in the knock out Boules competition & BBQ. Our thanks goes to the judges Mrs. Hilary Vowles from the WI and Mr. Mark Cox, Head Gardener from The Walled Garden and to all who helped setting up and clearing away. Thanks also to the Redhill WI Ladies for providing delicious tea and cakes. We would also like to thank the children and adults who made a special effort to enter and everyone for coming along to support this annual event. Looking forward to next year’s show. Saturday 24 September - Horse Race Night on the big screen starting at 8pm. Place your bets and watch your horse gallop towards the finishing line.... It’s fun for the complete racing beginner and expert alike. Open Mic Nights - Jerry Blythe will host the next Open Mic Night on Friday 7 October in the bar room at Redhill Club, starting at 8pm. Join us and unwind with an evening of live music, acoustic singer-songwriters at their very best. Enjoy the mix of local professionals as well as open mic slots. Let us provide the perfect atmosphere for a drink or two with friends. Call Jerry on 07900 587646 for more information. Next Open Mic will be Friday 4 November. ADVANCE NOTICE: Sunday 20 November - Classic Car Breakfast Gathering - 9am - 12noon. Full English breakfasts served in the hall. Sunday 27 November - Christmas Fair - 12noon - 4pm. If you would like to book a stall for £10 please contact Hazel Davies 01275 474973 ASAP. New Year’s Eve - Live music & disco with Daz. 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £20 (inc. sit down meal) contact Janet Bell 07709069036. Limited tickets so please get in touch ASAP. Redhill Village Hall/Club, Church Road, Redhill, North Somerset BS40 5SG is located just off the A38, south of Bristol Airport. Tel: 01934 862619 (Open 6 days a week from 7pm) [https://wrington.net/organisations/redhillclub] or Facebook page: Redhill Village Hall. Membership still only £5 to join! Hazel Davies                                                                                              ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Burrington News From the Church In August we had all three of life’s major milestones celebrated at Burrington church. Firstly there was the memorial service for Jim Wade who lived and worked for many years in this parish. A large number of local people came to remember his life, and the service was beautifully taken by Reverend Ann Ogram Vicar of Sandford , where he spent his last years. On Saturday 27th we had the wedding of Luke Ford and Hannah Curtis. The church was beautifully decorated by Heather Lee and the altar guild and included a lovely arch of flowers over the church gate. On Sunday 28th we had the baptism of Sophia Keel with the wedding flowers still in place. The parish church once again marked the major events in parishioners lives, showing how central it is to village life. John Dixon – Churchwarden www.burrington-pc.org.uk/holy-trinity-church/ From the School We have had a great start to the new school year and the children have enjoyed getting to know their new teachers and making friends with new pupils. We have spent a lot of time thinking about this year and planning exciting events. In September we celebrated harvest and raised money for our school charity which our school council will choose. We also held an open day for parents of children who will be starting school in September 2017. If you missed this and would like to visit the school please call us. We would love to arrange a chance for you to see our great school. In October, our Y5 and Y6 children will be going to Folly Farm for 4 days to camp. They will be exploring and learning about wildlife and making wildlife films. The quality of the films is very impressive and last time we entered the wildlife film making competition, the children won a wildlife film award. On November 11th we will be holding a Remembrance Day service in the church yard at 10.50 am which will be led by Y5 /6. The service is open to everyone so please come and join us. In the past we have been lucky enough to have a trumpeter to play ’The Last Post’ but we don’t have a trumpeter in school now so if anyone would be willing to come and play ‘The Last Post’ at the service please let me know. It’s not quite the same when it’s recorded music. All of the information is also available on our website Alison Waite - Headteacher <www.burrington.eschools.co.uk> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Mendip Christmas Fair at Aldwick Court Farm Saturday 5th November 10am – 5.30pm & Sunday 6th November 10am – 3.30pm Last year the Mendip Christmas Fair made a record-breaking £13,500, shared equally between the Guild of Friends of Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the Children’s Hospice South West. As well as several stalls new to the Fair, 2016 sees the return by popular demand of some old favourites amongst the total of 40 stalls. So, why not avoid the traffic jams, the fight for a parking space and high street stress and instead take the opportunity to enjoy shopping with your friends for original gifts, and then enjoy a homemade cake or light lunch in this sociable and relaxing environment. Get all your Christmas shopping done, knowing that everything you buy will help raise money for very sick children across the south west. There is ample free parking and access for all, with free entry for children under 16. For more information, visit our website <www.mendipchristmasfair.org>and find us on Facebook.                                                                                                  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~