Dodington Parish Council

16/10/2026

Local activities hosted by Age UK South Gloucestershire next week.

Coming up next week at Age UK South Gloucestershire!
We have plenty of social activities for you or your loved one to join.
Either drop into one of our coffee clubs or give us a call for more information.

Drop-in Coffee Clubs and Digital Cafes:
Come along for a friendly chat, free refreshments and support at:

• Coffee Club – Staple Hill Community Hub
📍 Monday,10.30am to 12pm

• Digital Café – Bolero Lounge, Yate
📍 Tuesday, 10am to 12pm

• Coffee Club – Ladden View Care Home, Yate
📍 Wednesday, 10am to 12pm

And don't forget we have our Digital Café in Yate on Tuesday morning - if you need help with your Tech!

call 01454 411707
We look forward to welcoming you next week!

15/10/2026

If you’re concerned about the cost of food or heating your home, you can attend one of South Gloucestershire Council's Eat and Heat events to get advice, information and support.

Events take place from 9am to midday on the following dates:

Tuesday 3 November at Kingswood One Stop Shop
Wednesday 4 November at Patchway One Stop Shop
Thursday 5 November at Yate One Stop Shop

You can find out about:
*financial support you may be entitled to
*ways to save energy and keep your home warm
*food support available in your area
*local advice and support services.

https://beta.southglos.gov.uk/seasonal-support/

15/10/2026

Please note that there will be overnight road closures for the Yate Spur works next week. South Glos Council plan to close the section between the "Road to Nowhere" roundabout and the mini-roundabout that leads under the railway bridge into Westerleigh village. This is from 21-25 October, 8pm - 6am. We've been assured residents access will be maintained during this period, but that there may be delays. You can read more about the Yate Spur project here: https://yatespur.commonplace.is/

🚧 Yate Spur project update.

From 21 to 25 October, a section of Westerleigh Road and Shire Way will be closed in both directions overnight (8pm to 6am) between the Rodford Way/Road to Nowhere roundabout and the mini-roundabout near the viaduct.

From 21 October, temporary traffic management will also change on this section of road. Southbound traffic will remain open using the opposite carriageway, while northbound traffic will continue to follow the existing diversion via Shire Way and Brockworth.

Thank you for your patience while we improve walking, wheeling and cycling links between Yate, Westerleigh and surrounding communities.

To find out more, visit https://orlo.uk/Yate_Spur_IUhEe

15/10/2026

Weekend closure of the M5 junctions 11 to 12. Plan ahead 🛻🏍

🚧 M5 J11-12 Weekend Closure 🚧

📅 Friday 16 October 11pm to Monday 19 October 6am

➡️ We'll be closing the M5 near Gloucester J11-12 (including junction 11a) in both directions. This is for the safe demolition of two footbridges that span the motorway. Both were closed to the public in March 2026.

To create a safe works compound, the J11a northbound exit slip road will be closed 24/7 for one week prior to the demolition works, and 1 week after demolition.

⚠️ If you're travelling between the Midlands and South Wales this weekend, consider diverting via the M50.

🔗 For more info and to view diversion routes, visit: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/roads-and-travel/road-projects/south-west/m5-grove-court-and-uphill-court-footbridge-replacement/

07/10/2026

Have your say, share your ideas and raise any concerns about your community at the next Your Voice meeting for Yate and Cotswold Edge.

The meeting for Yate and Cotswold Edge will be on Thursday 22 October, 6.30-8.30pm at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall.

07/10/2026

🦔

Autumn is crunch time for UK hedgehogs — they need to gain enough weight to survive hibernation & every single night matters!

This week, we're asking you to please leave a wild, untidy corner of your garden (think lots of leaves, undisturbed log piles) as a safe place for them to nest.
🍂 🦔 🍂

Small change = big difference 💚

📷 Ian Mears & BHPS

07/10/2026

🩺 Some NHS services are free, but you may have to pay for others.

If you’re on a low income, you could get help with healthcare costs. You can also get advice on treatments from the NHS or independent support organisations.

Read more about options that may be available to you here ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4AE3Zrs

06/10/2026

Anyone visiting 𝙇𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 lately might have noticed our new addition to the tree population, namely a 𝑹𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒏/𝑴𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒔𝒉 kindly donated by a local resident. Grown from a berry and in need of a permanent home, it’s in what is known as the “quiet corner” close to the entrance by Lilliput Avenue.

It should flower with 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 in the spring when it gets about 10 years old and then give us and the wildlife 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 and good 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓. The berries are inedible for humans unless cooked however, being very bitter when raw.

There are many tales in 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒌𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 regarding rowans and their power to ward off evil. Not a bad thing to be able to do, we could all doubtless use that ability from time to time!

~ 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒆, 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒏

🌳🍂🍁🌳🍂🍁🌳🍂🍁🌳🍂🍁

06/10/2026

October is here! Look out for all kinds of colourful wildlife this month and embrace the changing seasons 🍂🍄‍🟫.

30/09/2026

An update from South Gloucestershire Council on the Yate Spur scheme works ⬇