Timsbury community website

Facilities, groups, parish council and business information for the village of Timsbury, near Bath

2022

Replacement 178 bus service

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Details of the replacement 178 bus service, funded by WECA and starting on October 10th, are now available at http://www.citistar.co.uk/cs178.pdf. On Monday to Friday buses are scheduled to leave Bloomfield Road, Timsbury for Keynsham at 8.07; 8.42; 10.32; 13.32; 15.32 and 18.00. Departures for Paulton are scheduled for 7.48; 9.53; 11.53; 14.53 and 16.56. The service is provided by Citistar and Abus (badged 178) and First Bus (badged 349). The connecting services for onward travel are First Bus … [Read more...] about Replacement 178 bus service

Cheaper bus fares from September 25th

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New charges for journeys will start from 25 September on the vast majority of West of England buses before being introduced across all routes, regardless of operator, by the end of next month. All single adult bus tickets in Bristol and Bath will be reduced to £2 for adults while returns will cost £3.50. Outside of the two cities there will also be sizeable cost reductions for adults with a 12-mile single journey dropping from £6.50 to £3.70 and a return from £7.50 to £5. Children will pay … [Read more...] about Cheaper bus fares from September 25th

A Social Afternoon in October

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On Tuesday, October 11th, the West of England Rural Network invites you to make a song and dance in the Conygre Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm and the event runs from 2.00pm until 3.30pm. Session features The Golden Oldies Sing and Smile and Jane Price, Fitsteps and Dance tutor. You will be welcome to enjoy the music, take part or watch and listen. Free entry with a suggested donation of £2.00 for refreshments. … [Read more...] about A Social Afternoon in October

Mark of respect

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Timsbury Parish Council are saddened by the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. The Union Flag will be flying half-mast at the Bath Guildhall, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service as a mark of respect. A book of condolence will be opened in the Guildhall, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton libraries, details are on the council website.   Floral tributes can be left at Parade Gardens in Bath, Keynsham Memorial Gardens and the Hollies Garden, … [Read more...] about Mark of respect

B&NES Community Awards

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Nominations are open for people to champion individuals, businesses or organisations who deserve recognition for their positive contribution to Bath and North East Somerset. This year there are seven categories and the winners will be invited to a special event hosted by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Shaun Stephenson-McGall, where a tree will be planted at a special ceremony this autumn in recognition of their achievements. You can nominate by using this online form link or downloading … [Read more...] about B&NES Community Awards

Cricket:03.09.2022

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Timsbury 1st XI finished their campaign in the Bristol and District League Senior  Division with their  highest score of the season but it was still not enough as they finished 65 runs short of their target. There was also defeat for the club’s second string but a convincing win for the third eleven. Timsbury were under the cosh right from the outset after asking Claverham to bat first. The home side’s openers Matthew Croker and James Copeland put on 211 for the first wicket with Timsbury … [Read more...] about Cricket:03.09.2022

Walking Festival September 11th

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The Conygre Hall is the starting point for several walks in the Somer Valley Walking Festival on Sunday 11th of September. These include a six-mile walk taking in the Coal Canal, Greyfield Wood and William Smith’s home near High Littleton; an eight-mile walk along the Cam Valley to Clandown and back along the Coal Canal; a 12-mile walk to Clutton and Marksbury; a 7.5 mile walk via Camerton and Peasedown. All walks return to the Conygre Hall where tea and cake will be available. Full details can … [Read more...] about Walking Festival September 11th

Cricket: 27.08.2022

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Another disappointing batting display saw Timsbury 1st XI suffer a four-wicket home defeat against Pak Bristolians in the Bristol and District League Senior  Division but there was more good news for the third eleven who won a thriller on the school field. After being asked to bat first  Timsbury were dismissed for a meagre 98 in 30 overs. Mark Sage began promisingly before being caught at long on for 22 and Jesse Bishop batted well in the mid-order for 30 but there were few other meaningful … [Read more...] about Cricket: 27.08.2022