Woolaston News - the village newsletter, is delivered free to every house in the civil parish.
It is intended to be a source of information on the local activities of every interest group in Woolaston.
In the summer and winter editions, it is a 32 page A5 booklet carrying much advertising and editorial copy.
The more discerning readers keep their copy as a reference to various goods and services.
In spring and autumn, the News is a single folded sheet, to update everyone on the more important events just past or near future. These editions do not as a rule carry advertising.
History
This publication began in the mid ‘80s when new house building nearly doubled the centre of the village. A group of volunteers produced an information sheet as a welcome to incomers. For this reason it is still responsible to the Memorial Hall management committee.
Over the next few years the method of production changed from photocopying, manual assembly and delivery entirely by volunteers, to the present where once the whole thing has been assembled on a computer, the final electronic file is professionally printed and distributed.
Advertising of course covers many of the expenses. Other expenses and the single sheet issue produced at the request of the Parish Council, are covered by a small support grant from that body.
Major items from recent editions
Summer 2006
Village History - The Higgs family
Christmas 2006
Village history - The village shop
Pineapple growing in Woolaston
Summer 2007
Village history - Village shop in 1907 and 1970
Copy Advertising Deadlines and Contact
Interesting Copy is always welcome.
Advertisements are accepted at £20/whole page and pro rata.
Deadlines are the last day of June and November.
Contact phone number and address is printed in every issue.