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Olympic Torch will pass through BoA

According to the official interactive map, the Olympic torch will pass through Bradford on Avon next May, en route to the Olympic site in London.

The site doesn’t offer precise route details but says: “Torchbearers will carry the Flame in the communities that have been marked with pin points; we will announce the street-by-street route within these communities nearer the time.”

BoA is one of the pinpointed towns (along with Frome, Trowbridge and Bath). It is scheduled for Day 3 of the torch’s run around the UK, on tuesday May 22nd next year.

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Crane For Sale

Sealey 1 ton portable crane, good condition.
We bought this to help with motorcycle maintenance and large stone sculpture projects – and no longer need it. If you have a use for it, it’s really useful!
£125 ono
Contact Sara: sara(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)velomatic.com

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Deluge causes minor floods

This is Wiltshire:

Floods hit Bradford on Avon this lunchtime following a heavy rain shower which temporarily closed The Barge Inn. At midday, huge water puddles grew in Church Street and even when the rain stopped they failed to drain away.

The Barge Inn on Frome Road was also temporarily closed after the deluge.

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Lorry Watch Bradford on Avon – From Monday 17 October at 7am

Join the Lorry Watch…

What Is Lorry Watch?
A scheme operated using local observers, to detect the misuse of the 18 tonne weight restricted route over the Town Bridge in the centre of Bradford on Avon.
An initiative led by Bradford on Avon Town Council with the support of Wiltshire Council Trading Standards, Wiltshire Police and the Bradford on Avon Area Board. Click here to find out more & join in

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Photography exhibition, Ale & Porter

Bradford on Avon Photography Group has opened an ongoing exhibition of work at the Ale & Porter on Silver St.

(Contributed by: Nik Jones)

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Fairtrade Award

Bradford on Avon is part of the Wiltshire Fairtrade Coalition, which was Highly Commended for Outstanding Achievement Award. We were presented with the certificate by Fairtrade Foundation Executive Director Harriet Lamb CBE, at the national Fairtrade Supporter Conference at Aston University on 15 October 2011.

Click here to find out more

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Yoga classes in Winsley

About six years ago, I trained as a personal trainer and sports masseuse, and have been teaching exercise classes and training clients since then. I decided to attend yoga classes as well, firstly because I was curious about yoga, and secondly, as I was running quite a lot at the time, in order to stretch out muscles and regain some suppleness. I soon discovered that there were other benefits as well: I felt much calmer, and my head was less likely to be full of “stuff” after attending a class. Click here to read more

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New town square takes shape

The new town square is taking shape, and the first retail units are already being fitted out ready for tenants.

Meanwhile, windows have been inserted into the Kingston Road end of the vaults:

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The Bath Spa Express

Found on YouTube:

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New exhibition celebrates museum’s 21st birthday

WHAT: Exhibition – 21 years of local history

WHERE: BoA Museum

WHEN: Until 20th October, during library opening hours

Details from bradfordonavonmuseum.co.uk:

Bradford on Avon Museum celebrates its 21st birthday this year. To mark the occasion, an exhibition has been mounted in the Museum and in the Library Meeting Room (upstairs at Bradford on Avon Library). Following contributions from the public at the Saturday Market in Westbury Gardens in July, and in the Library and Museum foyer during August and September, we have mounted a Bradford on Avon Timeline covering events from the past 21 years in the town. This can be seen upstairs in the Museum at any time during Library opening hours.

In addition, the Library Meeting Room contains a mixture of materials demonstrating the work of the Museum and Museum Society over the past 21 years, including the Millennium Tapestry and panels from previous Museum Exhibitions.

(Contributed by: BoA Museum Trustees)

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For Sale: Citroen C5, Full Leather, 2.2HDI – £2195 ONO

111,000 miles, An extremely comfortable ( full leather interior) and well maintained, top of its range, Citroen C5, 2003, 2.2 HDI exclusive.

It is a Diesel, Manual that achieves an average of 45mpg, has a reverse parking aid, automatic wipers and a stereo that can be controlled on the wheel and can hold 7CDs at once. MOT until 24th of May 2012 and Tax until December 31st. All main consumables have been looked after, in the last month the car has had 4 new tyres and a new battery, the particle filter has been cleaned and 2 litres of Eloys has been added. The alternator, serpent and crank belts have also been replaced.

In short, it starts first time every time and wont develop wear and tear issues associated with mileage. The only reason Im selling this car is because I have been given a new one and dont need both.

This car has a lot of life and miles left in it and would be perfect for a young family or anyone who wants a spacious car that gets good MPG.

£2,195 ONO.  Email David Bryant web(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)dbryant.co.uk
(Contributed by: David Bryant)

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BBC News report on bridge decision

BBC News :

Plans for a footbridge in Bradford-on-Avon have been scrapped following a public consultation earlier this year. A meeting of the town council was told the public vote was “decisive” with 57% of responders agreeing that no bridge should be built.

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Christmas Tree Festival – Dec 9th-11th

In December the Friends of Holy Trinity will be organising a Christmas Tree Festival in Holy Trinity church.

Local charities, clubs, organisations, businesses and individuals will be invited to stage a tree on a theme based on what the shop or group do.

For example, a choir might decorate a tree with notes, a green
grocer could use fresh produce, and the Brownies would use their
imagination.Entrants supply and decorate their own trees, with a notice explaining what they do or sell and with contact details.

There will be no charge for a space or for entry to see the display, though the Friends of Holy Trinity will invite donations from visitors and offer refreshments.

We shall prepare a handout for visitors listing the participants.
A highlight of the Festival will be a concert by Bradford Choral on the evening of the opening day, 9th December.

If you would like to stage a tree, please contact John Cox:
jandbcox(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)hotmail.com

(Contributed by: Tony Haffenden)

Photo credit: Laura Bittner, used with thanks under Creative Commons licence)

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Want to join the community!

I hope this is an appropriate way to make contact with the Bradford on Avon online community! My partner and I are absolutely in love with the town, I worked there for a couple of years and we have some friends in the area, and we are first time buyers hoping to move in the new year. We’ve heard that lots of properties change hands before even reaching estate agents, and wondered whether anyone who is considering selling a 2bed period property might be able to contact us.
Hope you can help, not to worry if not.
All the best,
Alice and Lucas
alice.blackledge(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com or 07866 664848 (after 5.30pm weekdays, or weekends)

(Contributed by: Alice Blackledge)

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Fish tank for sale

River Reef 94ltr aquarium and extras.Owner moved to small flat.Bought Feb 2011 used 3 months.Tank and stand 4ft high 20ins wide.Price when bought £300+. Will sell for £220 o.n.o.Buyer Collects please.

Contact: maryball73(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com

(Contributed by: May Ballantyne )

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New non-emergency number for local police: 101

Wiltshire Police has changed its non emergency number to 101.

The 101 number is being introduced nationally in phases and on 19
September it was launched across forces in the South West, including
Wiltshire.

Although 999 is a well recognised number to report emergencies, the 2010
British Crime Survey found that only half of the public knew which
number to call if they wanted to speak to their local police about
policing, non-urgent crime and anti-social behaviour.

Wiltshire Police’s Head of Contact Management, Chief Inspector Charlie
Armstrong, said: “Changing our non emergency contact number to 101 makes
it much easier for people to contact us. It is easy to remember and will
be used by all forces across the country by the beginning of 2012.

“We are constantly looking for ways to build on and improve our service
to the public and this change is a positive one that we are confident
will be welcomed by our communities.”

Calls to 101 cost 15p per call, irrespective of how long that call may
last. This applies to landlines and mobile phones.

People with hearing or speech impairments are able to use the non
emergency textphone number 18001 101.

The 101 number replaces the existing non emergency number (0845 408
7000) for Wiltshire Police.

The 101 number should be used for all non emergencies such as: reporting a crime, contacting local officers, getting crime prevention advice, making an appointment with a police officer or making us aware of policing issues in your area.

It does not replace 999, which should be used in an emergency, such as
when a crime is in progress, when there is danger to life or when
violence is being used or threatened.

To find out more about 101, visit the Wiltshire Police website or look out for posters and flyers.

(Contributed by: Claire Woods, Wiltshire Police)

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Marketing & Media Relations Manager required for Iford Arts

Position: Marketing & Media Relations Manager
Part-time job opportunity

Iford Arts is a small arts organisation and registered charity. We run an annual music and opera festival at Iford near Bradford on Avon during the months June – August. We are looking for an energetic team player who would enjoy working as part of a small supportive and committed office. The position is 12 hours per week, ideally split over two days, on an annual basis. Hours can be arranged to suit but flexibility required around deadline periods.

A background or keen interest in music and the performance arts would be preferable, with experience of press & marketing activity. You will need good verbal and written communication skills. Excellent IT knowledge essential – word, excel, email, e-marketing etc. Additionally, knowledge of Access database and web management would be helpful but not essential as training can be arranged.

Please send cv’s and letter of application to: debbieheyden(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)ifordarts.co.uk

Closing date 4th October 2011

(Contributed by Debbie Heyden)

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This weekend: Street Party!

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For Sale – Aqueduct Cottage, Avoncliff

200 year old canal side cottage overlooking the Avoncliff Aqueduct.
Avoncliff train station is 5 mins across the Aqueduct, 5 mins BOA, 12 mins Bath, 40 mins Bristol

Price: To be confirmed. More details to follow in next few days: www.avoncliff.co.uk/archives/1281

• 2 bedrooms (1 being small single)
• 1 main bathroom
• 1 En-Suite of main bedroom
• South Facing aspect
• Decked area with views down the Limply Stoke Valley
• Canal side aspect
• River Avon views
• Woodburner
• Oil Fired Bolier: hot water & central heating
• Large kitchen, range cooker, belfast sink

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Ask BoA: Where can I play netball?

Hello,

I have recently moved to BOA and am wanting to know what local sporting teams there are that I may be able to join ? In particular netball.

Not sure where to find this information so am starting here but if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

(Asked by: Alicia)

If you can help with an answer, please post it in the comments. And if you have a question you’d like to ask the town, send it in to us via admin(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)bradfordonavon.com.