You are invited to view an exhibition of proposals in Chipping Sodbury on February 10th and 11th by local developer, Chelverton Deeley Freed. The proposals will transform the former Barnhill Quarry into a mixed-use area which it is anticipated will help bring significant benefits to the local community including improved shopping facilities, new employment opportunities with the potential for up to 160 jobs within the foodstore itself, and much needed housing. Click below for more details.

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/about...

A few moons back Hobbs House Bakery and a hand full of South West bakeries sowed the seeds of sustainability and continuity by starting work with the City of Bristol Collage to develop a new and fit for the future Modern Apprentice scheme in Craft Baking.
Now they have reaped the sweet fruits of their toil by growing a corns ear above the rest (Adam) and winning Bakery Apprentice of the Year and the much coveted 'Employer of the Year' Trophy in the bakery category, so establishing and celebrating a new root for the Craft/Real bread bakers of tomorrow.

www.hobbshousebakery.co.uk

Do you have a business-related question for Steve Webb MP? Steve is a guest of the Sodbury and Yate Business Association on February 11th. Click below for more information and to email through your questions.

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How would you like free vouchers to spend in selected shops in Yate and Sodbury? The Sodbury and Yate Business Association is running a free prize draw, funded by local retailers and businesses, to encourage us all to shop locally. Click below to enter...

www.myyate.co.uk/yate/business/so...

Celebrated poet John Hegley has penned a special poem for Yate, which he performed "On the opening of Yate's New Library"... Click below to read it for yourself.

www.myyate.co.uk/yate/sport_and_l...

A Scamnesty campaign, which aims to help end the scourge of mass marketed scam mailings, is running in South Gloucestershire this February.
We can fight the fraudsters by dropping scam mailings into designated Scamnesty bins - click below for a full list of locations.
Scamnesty will provide valuable new intelligence to the Office of Fair Trading and Trading Standards Services to help prevent others from being scammed.

www.southglos.gov.uk/scamnesty

Trading Standards say heartless crooks are using the cold weather as a ploy to get into homes to steal cash and jewellery.
Latest reports received by the Police indicate that distraction burglars are claiming boilers and pipes need checking due to the recent freezing weather conditions.
South Gloucestershire Detective Inspector Richard Budd said: "Thankfully the simple step of never opening your door without the door chain does prevent this type of crime."

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

A Mini Tennis Community Programme is launching for 5-9 year olds at half term in Chipping Sodbury and Yate. There are various times, dates and indoor venues to choose from - see below.

www.myyate.co.uk/yate/event/half_...

A very special photograph of Chipping Sodbury has been placed on exhibition in the Town Hall, a gift from local photographer Rich McDonough to the Town Lands charity which owns and runs the building.
Click below to read more

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/busin...

Are you interested in helping people? Have you a listening ear and a compassionate heart? The Willow Tree Pregnancy Crisis Centre in Yate is looking for new volunteers for their counselling, education and fundraising work. If you would like to find out more please call Joy on 01454 324080 for further information.