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  CLevedon AC -Home page
Clevedon Athletic Club is a thriving and friendly running club, based on the North Somerset coast-line 12 miles from the City of Bristol.
Formed in May 1977, we have gone from strength to strength and are now a major force to be reckoned with in the South West – regularly producing notable success on the road as well as team achievements in Relays and Cross Country leagues.
We have a strong social side at Clevedon AC where the emphasis is not always about running!.......come along and see for yourself, new members are always welcome; contact any of the committee for further details.
www.clevedonac.co.uk   (356 words)

  
  Clevedon Town History
It is one of the oldest manor houses in England, the tower to the east dating from the thirteenth century.
By the end of the nineteenth century Clevedon population grew by 4666 from 334 inhabitants to 5,000 inhabitants.
Clevedon Pier was constructed from eight spans made of curved Barlow rails from Brunel's surplus material from the South Wales railway.
www.clevedon.gov.uk /history.html   (839 words)

  
  Clevedon, New Zealand - Definition, explanation
Clevedon is a town within a city - a semi-rural settlement that is officially part of the Manukau city, one of the four cities that make up the conurbation of Auckland, New Zealand.
The town itself has a population of 3294 (2001 census), and is the centre of one of an administrative ward of the city which takes in much of the largely rural area to the east of the urban heart of the city.
Clevedon is located on the Wairoa River five kilometres from its estuary and outflow into the Tamaki Strait, an arm of the Hauraki Gulf.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/cl/clevedon__new_zealand.php   (376 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Clevedon
Clevedon was mentioned in the Domesday book (1086) as being a holding of a tenant in chief by the name of Mathew of Mortaigne, and was listed at that time as having eight villagers, and ten smallholders.
Clevedon Court is an important building in that it is one of only a few remaining fourteenth century manorial halls in England, having been built by Sir John de Clevedon circa 1320.
During the Victorian era Clevedon became a popular seaside town and a pier was constructed in 1869, it is one of the earliest examples of a Victorian pier still in existence in England.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Clevedon   (363 words)

  
 Clevedon Civic Society-Medieval   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Clevedon in the Domesday Book, 1086 is down as land held by Mathew of Mortaigne from the King.
Clevedon means literally Cleave or Cleft and Don or Hill, it derives from the Saxon.
The Clevedon Civic Society wishes to thank the Awards for All Team of the National Lottery for making available to us a grant for the purchase of IT equipment, enabling us to improve on the talks and displays that we provide to both Society members and the community as a whole.
www.clevedon-civic-society.org.uk /mediav.htm   (677 words)

  
 Welcome to Clevedon, Somerset, United Kingdom.
The town of Clevedon in North Somerset is situated between Weston-Super-Mare and Portishead on the Bristol Channel.
Of notable interest is Clevedon Court, home of the Elton family since 1709 and part of the National Trust.
Clevedon is very close to, and easily accessible from, Junction 20 on the M5.
www.birminghamuk.com /clevedon.htm   (172 words)

  
 Clevedon Rugby Football Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Clevedon wenet behind early on in the second half when Weston scored a converted try from a tapped penalty.
Clevedon struggled in the set pieces, although their lineout improved as the game progressed.
Clevedon had the final say when a blindside move resulted in Chris Cates scoring in the corner.
www.clevedonrfc.co.uk /reports/060916.htm   (277 words)

  
 English Seaside Piers - Clevedon Pier
Clevedon was originally a rural community but with the arrival of the railway in 1847, and the town's close proximity to the industrial ports of South Wales and Bristol, its popularity as a resort was soon realised.
The Clevedon Pier Company was formed in the early 1860s and in 1863 the necessary act of Parliament was obtained to allow the construction of a pier to commence.
In 1891 Clevedon Pier was donated to the local council, and the pier-head was reconstructed together with a new cast iron, pagoda-style pavilion.
www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /piers/clevedon%20pier.htm   (806 words)

  
 Clevedon Craft Centre - Crafts worth keeping
Clevedon Craft Centre is situated on the outskirts of the Victorian seaside resort town of Clevedon, some 12 miles south of Bristol.
The studios and workshops are housed in the outbuildings of a C17 Somerset 'long farm', which was once part of the Clevdon Court Estate.
Clevedon Craft Centre is a free all year round attraction with free parking.
www.clevedoncraftcentre.co.uk   (157 words)

  
 Clevedon Valley - wineries, bed & breakfasts, cuisine, oysters, scenery...we have it all
Clevedon Valley - wineries, bed and breakfasts, cuisine, oysters, scenery...we have it all
Situated within a 40 minute drive of Auckland's CBD and Auckland International Airport, Clevedon is the perfect destination for an afternoon drive or a weekend retreat - you won't want to leave!
For everything you need to know about in and around Clevedon, be sure to make your first stop the Clevedon Information Centre, which is located inside the Clevedon Gallery near the roundabout on the main road.
www.clevedon.co.nz   (215 words)

  
 Clevedon Somerset Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
"CLEVEDON, a parish in the hundred of Portbury, in the county of Somerset, 11 miles W. of Bristol.
Details of Somerset Record Office holdings relating to Clevedon All Saints
The section of The National Gazetteer (1868) relating to this parish - transcribed by Colin Hinson.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/SOM/Clevedon/index.html   (185 words)

  
 Clevedon Scout Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Clevedon is just 14 minutes east of Papakura, Auckland and we belong to the Papakura Scouting District of New Zealand.
Clevedon Scout Group strives to be the preferred youth movement within our community.
Clevedon Scout Group will provide youth, adults and our community a challenging and positive experience within a safe environment.
www.rockhoppers.net /scouts/clevedon/index.html   (110 words)

  
 City v Clevedon
Clevedon enjoyed a few spells of pressure, but Clevedon's former Tigers pairing of Bayliss and Keeling were finding their teeth blunted by Neil Griffiths and Will Steadman.
Clevedon could simply not keep up as the ball was pinged around in neat little triangles and moved from wing to wing in search of the opening.
Clevedon were defending a corner that was comfortably cleared, but Tommy took the opportunity to stamp on Neil Griffiths as he lay prone at the near post.
www.t-ender.co.uk /matchreps_old/clevedon01h.htm   (1255 words)

  
 The Clevedon Ventilator and Poliomyelitis
The Clevedon ventilator was designed by Dr James Macrae and his colleagues at Ham Green Hospital in 1953 to treat life-threatening poliomyelitis.
Although a Clevedon has not been used for many years now at either Southmead or Ham Green Hospitals, one was in constant use until 1992 by Dr Ted Nesling in the anaesthetic room of the neurosurgical theatre at Plymouth.
Following his discharge from Ham Green in 1954, Max remained well, apart from mild hypertension, until 1979 when he was admitted to the ITU at Southmead Hospital with respiratory problems due to retention of secretions resulting from weakness of his cough.
www.johnpowell.net /pages/clevedon.htm   (2721 words)

  
 Clevedon
This website offers you information about Clevedon and the Clevedon Town Council and the services that it provides.
Find out who your councillors are, and find out what Clevedon has to offer you.
For further information visit our Green garden waste scheme and Composting sections or contact our Streets and Open Spaces service on 01934 888 802.
www.clevedon.gov.uk   (100 words)

  
 Property to buy in Clevedon
The Boat House is a superbly designed home that takes full advantage of spectacular views across the Severn Channel from the Severn Bridges to Exmoor.
It is situated on an exclusive and secluded private road in Clevedon....
Dating back to the 1870's the property is believed to have been the winter retreat of a wealthy local land owner whose health dictated the fresher Upper Clevedon air.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-for-sale-in--clevedon--somerset.rsp/svr/3013   (404 words)

  
 Clevedon Town Football Club History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Having originally started playing in 1880, Clevedon are one of the oldest clubs in the West Country and were founder members of the Western League (now the Screwfix Direct League) in 1892.
No history of Clevedon would be complete without paying tribute to the Hand family, without whom the Club would almost certainly not exist.
H G Hand (Secretary 1895-1912) and A W Hand (Secretary 1918-1968) were followed by Doug Hand, who retired as Club President at the end of the 1994/95 season after 50 years service to the club, much spent in the same way as his father and grandfather, as Club Secretary.
www.clevedontownafc.co.uk /information/history.html   (1200 words)

  
 Self catering accommodation in Clevedon Somerset - holiday homes cottages around Clevedon accommodation in Somerset UK
Clevedon became a very popular Victorian seaside resort and has many fine examples of architecture from that era, including the pier.
Clevedon pier suffered a period of decay from 1970 until 1989 when it was restored and re opened to the public.
Clevedon really is a worthwhile destination and warrants a visit.
www.kayukay.co.uk /clevedonself.html   (183 words)

  
 Weston Clevedon & Portishead Railway: History
A branch line to Clevedon from a junction at Yatton was opened in 1847 still as part of the Bristol and Exeter Railway, and was also laid in broad gauge.
An Act of Parliament to authorise the construction of the railway was passed in Aug 1885, but due to various legal and financial problems, the time limit of the Act expired and further Acts had to be passed in July 1890 and Dec 1891.
Before the extension to Portishead was built, the town was connected to Clevedon by horse-drawn omnibus.
www.portishead.f2s.com /wcpr/History/history.html   (770 words)

  
 Clevedon dating and Clevedon personals for Clevedon singles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
There is a lot made of people not being who they pretend to be behind a computer screen, but this is a hobby participated in by consenting adults, and a little bit of role-play may help the relationship as much as the swinging itself.
Even if you live in Clevedon, swinging is perhaps better suited to classifieds located in places other than just Clevedon than any of our other services.
The number of swingers in Clevedon may be sufficient for some, but chances are that you want more regularity and more variety.
www.drdating.com /personals/adult/Clevedon.html   (352 words)

  
 Clevedon, North Somerset   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Clevedon is a town of some 23,000 people, on the coast of the Bristol Channel (Severn Estuary) in the West of England.
Amongst the visitors to Clevedon were many now famous authors and poets, amongst them Charles Lamb, William Thackeray, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, whose poem 'In Memoriam' refers to St. Andrew's Chruch in the west of the town.
Now Clevedon (click on the map, left to see a detailed street map) is mainly a large dormitory town for the city of Bristol, 13 miles to the north-east.
www.jeff-eastmond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /clevedon.html   (342 words)

  
 Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Clevedon Sailing Club is situated on the Marine Parade along the main Clevedon sea front.
Clevedon is a very friendly club and supports all water sports, with emphasis on Dinghy and Cruiser sailing.
Clevedon Pill provides moorings for about ten cruisers belonging to club members, access to the Bristol channel is possible near high water.
www.clevedon-sailing-club.co.uk /main.htm   (109 words)

  
 Clevedon Lions Club
Clevedon Loins Club established in 1968  is part of the Lions Clubs International Foundation that provides world wide financial assistance in areas of need.
While a great deal of Club activities concentrate on the needs of the this community there are many humanitarian projects in the UK and across the globe where Lions also provide assistance.
Funds are primarily raised via Clevedon's annual Summer Festival and Father Christmas Float both extremely well supported by the Town Council, Clevedon Garages, the local media and Clevedon citizens and also our Bacon Butty and tea stall at Clevedon's Farmers Market each month.
www.clevedon.org /html/body_clevedon_lions_club.htm   (479 words)

  
 Somerset Coast & Country: About the Area - Clevedon
From sailing on the seafront to tennis at the Salthouse Fields, there is something to suit all ages and abilities.
Or, if you would rather leave sport to the experts, why not visit some of Clevedon's many specialist shops such as the delightful Craft Centre which is housed in a 17th century farm building.
Why not take the opportunity to learn more about Clevedon's heritage by visiting Clevedon Court, a beautiful example of a 14th century manor house and a National Trust building.
www.somersetcoast.com /about/clevedon.asp   (253 words)

  
 The Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust - History
A pier for Clevedon had been under consideration for some time and on a Wednesday in November 1866, a meeting took place at the Public Hall, Clevedon.
The entrance gates and railings were made in Clevedon in the foundry of Turner and Sons.
At 1.30pm the five hundred children burst into the singing of Psalm 148, and there was a short service of dedication, in which the local clergy also hinted that the opening of the pier should not be allowed to interfere with the observance of the Sabbath.
www.clevedonpier.com /history.htm   (956 words)

  
 Clevedon Hotels, Clevedon B&Bs and Clevedon Self-catering Accommodation from Milford
The seaside town of Clevedon is situated on the Bristol Channel coast, 17 miles west of Bristol and 10 miles north east of Weston-super-Mare.
Places of interest include the 14th century Clevedon Court and the historical Victorian seafront.
The Highcliffe is a Victorian hotel situated 1 mile from the centre of Clevedon - some rooms have sea views.
www.milford.co.uk /england/clevedon.html   (102 words)

  
 New schools' council for Clevedon
The event, being held at the Walton Park Hotel in the town, brings together student representatives from all the schools in the Clevedon area to create one overall cluster council.
Clevedon Community School, John Wells, said: "I mooted the idea earlier this year of having a schools council representative of all the schools in the area.
We're all very excited at the prospect of pupils of different ages from different schools working together.
www.n-somerset.gov.uk /Education/news-20061108-new+schoolscouncilforclevedon.htm?_StartDate=2007-01-29%2000:00:00Z&_Category=7   (240 words)

  
 Clevedon Art Club
Clevedon Art Club has been working successfully since 1955 promoting general interest in art and the practice of visual arts.
We are based in Clevedon, which is a seaside town in North Somerset in the west of England, and we draw our members from all over North Somerset and beyond.
We run two major exhibitions in Clevedon every year - an “Open”, where anyone can submit their work for selection, and a “Members”, which is limited to members of the Club.
www.clevedonartclub.co.uk /index.html   (538 words)

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