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January, 2025 Issue 92
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Panto is a sell-out THE cast of Octopus Drama Group's pantomime, Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland, are preparing to play to full houses after all five performances sold out within days of the box office opening. The show will run from January 8 to 11 at Thornbury's Christ the King Hall, and those who have secured tickets are promised a "fun-filled, colourful and beautifullycostumed" show borrowing characters from other wellloved tales, including Peter Pan and Snow White.
Parking 'misery' for residents THORNBURY town centre residents fear new parking charges will cause "misery" in their streets. People living in Pullins Green, which is opposite the main Rock Street car park, say they are desperate for action to stop motorists using their road as an alternative when charges are
introduced in the spring. They want to see a residents' parking scheme to be introduced in the area. Resident Rachel Knight said: "We already have serious issues with parking in our road, despite being less than a minute's walk from the up-to-now free Rock Street car park.
"Many of us have written to our MP and various departments within the council to express our deep concern at what is inevitably going to cause us further daily misery with no positive outcome. "We are desperate!" Turn to page 3
Jail for roofer A ROGUE roofer who conned victims out of more than £368,000 has been given a 'record' jail sentence. PAGE 4
Band's 20 grand A THORNBURY ukulele band is celebrating raising a remarkable £20,000 for charity. PAGE 2
'Little' pre-school praised by Ofsted A VILLAGE pre-school with only 18 children on its roll has been praised by an inspector from Ofsted. PAGE 5
Church revamp THORNBURY'S parish church has celebrated completing a £300,000 renovation project. PAGE 7
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