Gates open 11am-4pm on Monday 1st May 2023 - Admission £2 for all over 2 years

"After a three year pandemic break Bleadon is now getting ready to celebrate the arrival of summer with the return of our annual May Day Fair on Monday 1st May. There will be some changes this year, with some new attractions and activities to enjoy. Plus the return of some long established May Day favourites."

More information from BVN125

"Some things have yet to be confirmed, but so far we can promise: .

• Live music from Start of Time - a local band who have been regulars at the Queens Arms open mike nights
• Weston Karate Club demonstrating their skills and inviting audience participation
• Art Show by Bleadon Art Group in the Jubilee Room
• Toy stall (previously loved toys)
• Refreshments in the Coronation Hall
• Licenced bar - beers, cider, wine, soft drinks
• Hot food stalls outside
• Cakes and home produce
• Games to test your luck and skills

"At the time of writing in late February we have yet to confirm a number of other attractions, including: .

• Chalice Morris Men
• Plants stall
• Weston Woodturners
• Flowers in the Church"

Call for Helpers

"We always need plenty of helpers before and on the day. To put up gazebos, tables and chairs and then to put them all away. To man the gates, stalls and games throughout the day. We usually get over a thousand visitors on the day, so everyone is kept busy. lf you can help please message Keith to let him know on O7757 012 862 or email keith.pyke@btopenworld.com"

Friday 5th May - Monday 8th May - Various locations in Bleadon

More information will be posted as it is made available but as per issue 125 page 22 of Bleadon Village News, "save the dates and watch out for more information and how to attend events on posters and social media" 

Any queries email bleadoncoronation@gmail.com

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Sunday 13 November - Remembrance parade and service in Grove Park from 10am-11:30am. An Order of Service has been produced.

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Weston Town Council Information:

"Weston-super-Mare will again fall silent 13th November at 11:00am to remember those who have served the country through our Armed Forces. Grove Park will be packed with thousands of people for Remembrance Sunday.

 

A parade of cadets, military personnel – past and present – scouts and guides will set off from the High Street on Sunday at 10.25am, accompanied by Weston Brass Band.

 

A service, featuring hymns, wreath laying and the national anthem will follow.

 

A two-minute silence will be observed at 11am.

 

People attending the service at Grove Park are asked to print off or even better read from their phone an order of service, which can be found here – Remembrance 2022-Order of Service to ensure there are enough copies for everyone and to save the environment.

 

A field of remembrance will be set up to the right of the war memorial, where people are allowed to leave tributes to the fallen. However, organisers ask that this is not done during the service.

 

Weston Town Council provides the Service for Remembrance Sunday at the War Memorial Grove Park Weston-super-Mare. Remembering People from Weston-super-Mare who fell in the Great War." (PDF)

Previous year's videos, stories and related information can be found on BOB's  Remembrance page.

Market Cross Poppies

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• Beinvolved page

Bleadon Jubilee bunting making session on 5 May from 2 - 4 pm in the Church Room

"The Parish Council is asking for 500 metres of bunting to join up the Coronation Halls with the Church Room and the path to the Church. We will be cutting up material for flags but there are/will be more Bunting Making packs for you to be able to contribute to the project from home.

Please come along or call me. Sara Hughes 811008 for Flag or Bunting Making packs.

Thank you for your help with this Community Project."

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See also:

• Bleadon bunting images from VE Day 08 May 2020

• BeInvolved blog

SAVE THE DATE - Silent Aution

Saturday 26th March 2022 7pm-10pm

Tickets 2.50 each - to include a Ploughmans Supper, available from:

• Bleadon Farm Shop
• Betty Patterson 812 183
• Rachel Leaman 07772 610058

Raffle and Bar

Donations of any good saleable items would be be greatly appreciated.

For further information please call Betty or Rachel on the above numbers

All proceeds in aid of our new kitchen in the Coronation Hall

Sunday 14 November - Remembrance parade and service in Grove Park from 10am-11:30am.

Other services confirmed so far in Somerset can be found here.(PDF).

Previous year's videos, stories and related information can be found on BOB's  Remembrance page.

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• COVID page
• Global page
• Beinvolved page

"Celebrating Christmas at Bleadon Church

As we send this card out there is still considerable uncertainty about what we are allowed to do to celebrate this special time. However this is what has been arranged.

1. Our aim is to hold some of our traditional services in one form or another. 

2. We will keep the church website constantly update with what is happening.

3. You can phone our church wardens (see leaflet above)

4. There will be updated notices outside the church.

Whenever or however we can meet we trust that Christmas will be a time of joyful celebration for us all."

As this year's public Remembrance gatherings have been cancelled due to the government's COVID19 policy restrictions, you may like to reflect on the events, activities and publications that have taken place over the previous years.

		Jocelyn's Remembrance Page, linking to events, stories, film, photos, books, wellbeing, songs, support, charities and more.
		Pat's hand built Individual Remembrance Crosses as displayed within Bleadon in various locations from 2014-2018

Below is last year's Sunday 10 November Remembrance parade and service in Grove Park (1hr 15mins)

 The 2018 Remembrance Service can be seen here.

BleadonBOB home page

Hinkley Connection Project - local road closures:

"We've nearly completed the temporary construction road and we have started installing cable ducts along the route of the new connection. The cable route crosses five public highways. Where possible we are drilling under roads to pull cable ducts through without digging trenches. In these locations we can keep the road open to traffic"

Consequently part of Webbington Road will be closed 29 July to 11 September 2020.

UPDATE 08MAY 20: Bleadon Bunting

VE Day Images

	British Legion A live VE Day 75 livestream at 11.15am National moments of Remembrance and thanksgiving, including a Two Minute Silence A UK-wide singalong to Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again at 9pm A VE Day learning pack for children aged 7-14 years An evening of memories and music in partnership with the BBC from 8pm on BBC One
	VE Day 75th Anniversary   Join your neighbours ina national 'stay at home' street party! Prepare for the day by decorating your house in red, white and blue. 11am - 2 minutes silence on your doorstep 3pm - Churchill speech shown on BBC Front door picnic 4pm - Tea & scones 6pm - Dinner & raise your glass 9pm - Queen's address & Nationwide sing-a-long
	BBC VE Day Celebrations   "The BBC today announced dedicated programming across television, radio and BBC iPlayer to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe." (29 APR 20)
	VE Day Website   "The 75th anniversary will provide our nation, and our friends around the world, with an opportunity to reflect on the enormous sacrifice, courage and determination of people from all walks of life who saw us through this dark and terrifying period. To commemorate this important time we are organising VE Day 75, a three-day international celebration that will take place from 8th May to 10th May 2020."
	VE Day by Historic England   "May 8th 1945 was the date the Allies celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of Adolf Hitler’s Reich, formally recognising the end of the Second World War in Europe. This became known as VE (Victory in Europe) Day."
	VE Day: Coronavirus 'will not stop' Wales honouring fallen (BBC 03 MAY 20)
	North Somerset Council "Leader of North Somerset Council, Cllr Don Davies, said: “While official events to mark VE Day 75 have been cancelled or postponed because of the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in, it is still important to remind ourselves of the personal sacrifices and hardship people across the globe faced during the Second World War."
	BOB's Remembrance page   Stories & films, films, books, well-being, charities and more.

During these COVID19 pandemic times we are reminded to follow the expected social distancing rules.

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NB: As far as can be ascertained from the minutes Bleadon Parish Council did not make any resolutions or public announcements for VE Day Celebrations on behalf of the Village or the Parish prior to COVID Lockdown in March 2020?