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From the Frampton Cotterell and District Local History Society:Our nation will  mark the 75th anniversary of  Victory in Europe ( VE Day)  on Friday  8 May 2020 , to pay...

Fox enjoying a spot of sun. Photo by Phil Handy. A healthy fox has been pictured relaxing in the sun in a residents garden. Phil Handy, who spotted the fox, said " Foxes frequently visit our...

Frampton Cotterell Parish Council is in the process of reviewing grounds maintenance and grass cutting contracts for its Public Open Space/Sports Pitches at The Park, School Road. It is inviting...

The River Frome is home to an array of wildlife, especially species of bird. A dipper has been spotted this December (2019) feeding from the local river. The dipper is a chunky bird with a nice...

A Grey wagtail has been spotted on the River Frome. Grey wagtails are listed as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern. They can be spotted along rivers as they feed on the insects that hovver...

A kingfisher was spotted on the river Frome December 2019 by Steve Jones, who took some wonderful photographs of the beautiful bird. It is great to see that Kingfishers are present in the local...

The next phase of the play area redevelopment has begun (9/12/19), so part of the play area will be temporarily fenced off. There should be minimal disruption over the next few weeks. This phase...

An otter was spotted crossing the road near Ram Hill in Coalpit Heath. Otters are making a comeback in England and it is really exciting to hear that they are present in our local area. The...

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2019 Scarecrow Trail! October 2019 was the 5th year of the Frampton Cotterell Scarecrow Trail. This year, the chosen theme was characters from the...

Juliet King-Smith with "The Sheep Pig". On Wednesday 30th October 2019, residents of Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath were able to truly express and honour the memory of our distinguished...