Hmm yate, what can I say about that... Here is a small list of famous people who live/lived here:
* Alan Medcroft - actor. Lived his early life in Yate and Chipping Sodbury and still lives nearby.
* J. K. Rowling - author of the Harry Potter series of books. Born in Chipping Sodbury, at Chipping Sodbury Hospital, and lived her early childhood at the nearby village of Winterbourne.
* Geoff Twentyman, Jr. - sports editor of BBC Radio Bristol. Former professional footballer. Honorary president of Brimsham Green Football Club.[18]
* Alan Medcroft - actor. Lived his early life in Yate and Chipping Sodbury and still lives nearby.
* J. K. Rowling - author of the Harry Potter series of books. Born in Chipping Sodbury, at Chipping Sodbury Hospital, and lived her early childhood at the nearby village of Winterbourne.
* Geoff Twentyman, Jr. - sports editor of BBC Radio Bristol. Former professional footballer. Honorary president of Brimsham Green Football Club.[18]