associated infrastructure of stables, access tracks, exercise areas, jumps and floodlighting, can result in a change in landscape character. Biodiversity One area of Broadleaved Woodland at Ram Hill is identified by South Gloucestershire Council as a Site of Nature Conservation Importance: Martin Croft Brake There are no Sites of Special Scientific Interest within the hamlet. Sport and Recreation Coalpit Heath Cricket Club Coalpit Heath Cricket Club, situated in Serridge Lane (formerly known as Chuchleaze) at Ram Hill, has well over 100 years of history. It was based for many years at the recreation ground at Coalpit Heath but has relocated to Serridge Lane where a clubhouse has been created which includes social facilities and a skittle alley. The club is a family orientated club running three Senior sides on Saturdays in the Bristol and District Leagues and a Sunday side in the Village Cricket League. The club also provides facilities for young players to learn and play the game of cricket within their Youth section. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire Cricket Board, Bristol & District Cricket Association and Bristol Youth Cricket League. Mafeking Hall This Scout Hall is located at Serridge Lane, Ram Hill and is run by the Cotswold Edge District Scout Council. Both the Hall and Tullett Field are available for hire. Economy Ram Hill Business Park – At the old Coalpit Heath Railway Station and associated goods yard sidings a small business park has been created. Education The hamlet is served by The Manor C of E Primary School, Coalpit Heath, a primary school catering for pupils aged 5–11. Older children attend The Ridings Federation Winterbourne International Academy. Transport Ram Hill is served by one bus service: 686: Chipping Sodbury – Yate – Ram Hill – Mangotsfield – Kingswood (supported by South Gloucestershire Council) Notable former resident Gordon Bennett – who was chief executive of Bristol Rovers, Norwich City F.C. and Aberdeen F.C. and more recently has been Head of Youth Development at Stoke City and holds a similar position at Plymouth Argyle. Location grid References Villages in South Gloucestershire District