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Football club sets out ambitious goal
Our club house is an embarrassment, says Hanham Athletic's chairman Bob Sperring
'Let's build facilities the whole community can be proud of'
THE BOSS of a football club in Hanham says he is desperate to revamp facilities, branding their club house an embarrassment. Hanham Athletic, one of the oldest clubs in Bristol, run three teams at their home ground at Vicarage Road. But chairman Bob Sperring says the decaying club building leaves a lot to be desired, with outdated electrics, single-glazed windows, grubby shower facilities and no disabled access. Bob said: “I'm Hanham Athletic through and through but this is an embarrassment. We must have the worst facilities in the Marcliff league. “The place is looking really tired and shabby. We have a separate shower for referees but they are as bad as the ones for the players. We even got fined last week for having cold showers. “We've got no disabled access which just isn't right in this day and age. We don't have adequate storage either so have to store things in containers or behind the club. Our windows date back to 1968. “The building is tired and is an eyesore for people who live nearby. We want facilities which are fit for purpose.” The club, which was established in 1896 as Hanham Football Club, has two storeys with showers and changing rooms on the ground floor and a veranda, kitchen and bar area on the first floor. The one thing the club does have going for it is
I'm a celebrity, get me out of here After a night on the red carpet, it's time to crash out. Find out what this little hero from Longwell Green and his family had been celebrating. PAGE 23
35,000 hours of helping others Longwell Green man Clive Iles has been honoured after notching up an incredible 35,000 hours of volunteering to help others. PAGE 5
its pitch, set in picturesque surroundings flanked by mature trees. A new eight-member committee took over three years ago and have been ploughing in money from the club's own funds to keep the building from falling into an even worse state of disrepair.
Hospital stops patients' toast Dialysis patients at Cossham Hospital are upset to have been told they will no longer be served toast in the mornings. PAGE 9
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Inquiries after man drove into motorist
A MOTORIST needed hospital treatment after another driver rammed his car into him in a St George street. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses after the incident in Hillside Road, which happened on October 4 between 11am and noon. Officers say a man driving a silver Vauxhall Insignia car drove towards another motorist, who had just got out of his car, three times, hitting him twice. The Insignia sped off on Air Balloon Road, leaving the victim in need of hospital treatment. He has since been discharged. A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. As the Voice went to print, police enquiries were still under way, with charges yet to be brought. Det Insp Kristina Windsor said: “This incident could have been much worse and the victim was extremely lucky to escape with the injuries he did." Anyone who can help should call 101 and quote 5219 229 697. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
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Woodland bench is just wonderful! PUPILS and staff at Beacon Rise Primary School are celebrating after saving one of their eco-garden's oldest trees. The eco-garden was due to lose one of its oldest trees to old age, so the school came up with a project to give it a new lease of life. They were helped by a £200 donation from housebuilder Bellway, which is building new homes just half a mile away at Abbotscroft, off Greenbank Road. The funds were put towards paying a local chainsaw artist to transform the tree into a woodland bench for the school garden. Bellway South West kick-started its relationship with Beacon Rise primary after the school’s gardening club took a trip to Abbotscroft to plant some bulbs at the development in July. Bellway's Rachel Way said: “We’ve really been looking forward to working with Beacon
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Lidl gets go-ahead for Longwell Green store AROUND 40 new jobs will be created after supermarket heavyweight Lidl was given the go-ahead to open a multi-million pound store in Longwell Green. The German-founded chain revealed earlier this year that it wanted to open a new store on Aldermoor Way, at the site of the closed former Homebase store, as part of its ongoing expansion ambitions. Plans have now been passed by South Gloucestershire Council and work is estimated to start within nine months, with a view to opening next autumn. The multi-million investment will see Lidl create a sustainable store with 1,246m² sales area with plans to create around 40 new jobs. The site will be shared with superstore Smyths Toys. Lidl has told Hanham and Longwell Green Voice it will keep its Hanham branch, which is less than a mile away, open. The supermarket will feature facilities including an instore bakery and customer toilet. The plans drew seven letters of objection from residents saying there are already too many food retail stores in Longwell Green and that there are concerns about additional traffic
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n NEWS AN OCTOGENARIAN from Longwell Green has been called an 'absolute star' after clocking up 35,000 hours helping residents at a care home. Clive Iles, 83, has been volunteering at Soundwell-based Brunelcare Deerhurst since 1998. Bosses have worked out that Clive has given up his spare time for 240 months, which works out at 1,000 weeks - or 7,100 days over the past two decades. He has now been presented with a certificate in recognition of his outstanding service. Clive started his volunteering journey after his mother, who had been a resident at Deerhurst, passed away in the home. Since then he's been volunteering Monday to Friday, 7.30am-3.30pm, driving his car in every day. Clive’s main day-to-day duties can include administration, ordering supplies, dealing with deliveries and feeding back to employees and managers if anything needs to be taken care of in the care home. Clive said: “I absolutely love volunteering, it keeps me busy and on my feet while I’m still able. I work with some fantastic people and really enjoy the social element of my role. “I’ve spent over 35 years working in the Royal Mail sorting office so I’m used to being organised and being around lots of people.” Alongside being a dedicated volunteer for Brunelcare, Clive is also a qualified pilot and received his piloting licence when he was 70-years-old. Last year he won the Unpaid Carers Awards at the Great British Care Awards. Lesley Hobbs, care home manager, said: “Life at Deerhurst wouldn’t be the same without any of our volunteers. Clive brings such a positive atmosphere to the office and the entire care home. Things always seem to run a lot smoother with Clive around. He’s built some great relationships with the residents and their families and he’s definitely very popular at Deerhurst. We really appreciate all of his help. He’s been and will continue to be an absolute star.”
Clive clocks up 35,000 hours of volunteering
Clive added: “In my spare time I enjoy tending to the garden, going for walks or meeting up for a coffee with friends. Volunteering makes the weekends special for me. Even though I fly less than I would like too, I enjoy going to the Bristol Flying Club, having a cup of tea and watching the planes come in.” Deerhurst is fortunate enough to have a large group of volunteers which includes others who have given more than 20 years with the care home, with the oldest being 88 years old. Volunteers Michael Evans, Jenny Evans, Joan Frampton and Jean McCall are all nominated for the Volunteer Award at the Care and Support West Awards 2019. Brunelcare is a Bristol-based charity which provides housing, care and support for older people in the South West. To find out more about volunteering visit www. brunelcare.org.uk/get-involved/ volunteering/
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Thanks to you all HANHAM Athletic Football Club have thanked local businesses and organisations for their support following the sudden death of former player and committee member Sean Finnegan. The club say it was a great honour to be asked to hold Sean's wake at the club. Club chairman Bob Sperring said: “We would like to publicly acknowledge the help and support we received from local businesses to ensure that this event went ahead. “HAFC and the family of Sean Finnegan would also like to thank the local community of Vicarage Road for their support during this difficult time.” The club would like to thank AEK Boco FC (Lee Howard and committee members), Exquisite Catering, Melksham Marquees, Line-Tech, Prestige Catering, Chappell & Jenkins and Hanham Florists.
Hanham Athletic has been fined for having cold showers, says chairman Bob Sperring
Cannabis factory: inquiries continue POLICE are continuing their investigation into a cannabis factory which was discovered in Kingswood. Officers seized more than 1,000 cannabis plants with a potential street value of more than £1.1m from an industrial unit in Moravian Road, saying that organised criminals were behind the set up. A spokesperson from Avon and
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'Our club and community deserve better' From Page 1 They estimate about £25,000 has been spent on essential works such as boiler repairs, with £4,000 spent on the pitch in the last eight months. They say it is unsustainable to continue like this. Bob said the committee at the club has been trying to negotiate a business plan with South Gloucestershire Council which, once agreed, would mean the club would have the security of a 20-year lease, rather than its current rolling year on year lease. Crucially, it would mean the club could then apply for grants and funding to improve facilities. Bob said: “Ideally we'd like to knock it down and build a bigger single storey building with a terrace and bi-fold doors. We could then have separate male and female showers and disabled access. “We would be able to open it out to the community for meetings, keep fit, slimming classes and nurseries. It would always be a football club first and foremost but we have to do something, we can't stay as we are. “I can't see it would be a problem with
our neighbours as the building would be newer and lower.” The club says the amount of cash given to clubs like AEK Boco seems disproportionate but insists it does not have such ambitious plans as its Marcliff Gloucestershire County League rivals, who were recently granted planning permission for spectator stands, perimeter fence and floodlights, which it needs to get promoted to the next division. Bob said: “We would like to develop a youth set-up and ladies team but we don't want floodlights. We're happy where we are in the Marcliff league. We just want facilities that we can be proud of.” A spokesman for South Gloucestershire Council said: “We are working with HAFC to make sure that they have a solid business plan so that they can be secure at the Vicarage Road site. We share their aim of being a positive part of the community and will look with interest at their plans to improve the facilities there when they bring them forward.” Match reports: Page 33 A hole in the roof at the club's HQ, right
Library and post office set to increase opening hours SALTFORD Community Library and Post Office is extending its opening hours. The new timetable, introduced at the start of the facility’s second year, is aimed at meeting the needs of school children and local businesses. The opening hours will be Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm) and Friday 9am-5pm (closed for
lunch 1-2pm), and Saturday 9am-noon. It will be closed on Thursdays and Sundays. Saltford Parish Council has committed £4,000 and Saltford Community Association £2,000 to fund the additional hours, which will start from Monday November 4. Organisers said that after consulting residents, library volunteers and the Saltford post
office clerks, they had found that school children could only access the library after school on a Monday or on a Saturday morning. Now they will be able to access library services after school four times a week as well as Saturday mornings. Further, businesses had indicated that the hours did not meet their needs and they would prefer the post office to be open
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Fraudster targets Cadbury Heath pensioner A FRAUDSTER has tried to con an elderly woman from Cadbury Heath out of £10,000 after phoning her claiming to be a government official. Luckily, the woman alerted her friend who realised the call was part of an elaborate ploy to take money from her account. The 82-year-old victim, who does not want to be identified, has been left upset over the incident and has since changed her telephone number. Her friend Steven Williams contacted the Voice in a bid to warn other people about the heartless scam. “My friend called me in an obvious state of distress,” he said. “She managed to explain that she’d just had a phone call from a very professional sounding woman who claimed to be calling from Santander to tell her that £400 had been fraudulently
taken from her account. “The caller then asked for her help in catching the thief, explaining that she would like her to go to the Kingswood branch of Santander within the hour, where a member of 'Fraud Squad' would meet her. “She asked my friend to describe what she would be wearing so the officer would recognise her. On meeting her, he would also give her a password which, conveniently, would be my friend's initials and date of birth. “The caller then said that my friend should enter the branch and proceed to transfer £10,000 to a savings account, the number of which would be given to her by the 'Fraud Squad' officer. “The caller stressed that my friend was not, under any circumstances, to call anyone else as this might jeopardise the operation. Thankfully, although
my friend half believed the story, she was sufficiently in doubt to break the order and phoned me, whereupon I told her that it was undoubtedly a confidence trick.” Mr Williams rushed straight to his friend's home and devised a plan to try to get the meeting at Santander extended so they could call the police. But when the woman rang again she became suspicious. “Our idea had been to play for a time delay in the hope that we could then get the real police there. Sadly, the con-woman smelt a rat and continued to insist the rendezvous must be within the following hour. We didn't think this was enough time to arrange our trap so I had to be content in telling her, in forthright terms, that she should go away and try conning some other poor soul as we had rumbled her.” A trip to Santander later
that day confirmed that there had been no £400 fraudulent withdrawal from her account and that the phone call had not been genuine. The incident was reported to Action Fraud, a national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, by the victim's granddaughter. Steven said: “My friend, understandably, doesn't want to be identified. Our motivation in seeking publicity is to try and do the wider public a favour by warning them to be vigilant against similar con attempts.” A spokesman from Action Fraud said: “I can confirm that Action Fraud received this report in September 2019 and it is in the process of being assessed by our National Fraud Intelligence Bureau.”
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Hospital takes away patients' toast PATIENTS using life-saving equipment at Cossham Hospital for up to five hours at a time are upset after the introduction of a toast ban. Kidney dialysis patients say they look forward to being served breakfast during their early morning treatment which sees them wired up to a machine from 8am to past midday. But letters have been sent to morning session patients informing them that from October 21 staff will no longer be supplying toast but will be offering biscuits instead. The memo goes on to say even if patients bring their own bread staff will not be able to toast it for them. Anthony Gregor, 52, who attends the unit three times a week from his home in Kingswood, called the move “disgusting”. “I get to the unit at 7.30am but there's some people who are in even earlier at 6.45am – we haven't got time for breakfast at home,” he said. “A lot of elderly patients don't really fancy eating when they get up at 6am so at 9am they look forward to their cup of tea and two slices of toast. It might not seem much but it makes a difference - it's a morale booster. “But now we've been informed they're stopping the toast. I asked if it was because of money because most patients would pay to cover the costs, but they said it wasn't, it was to follow suit to the other satellite dialysis units. In my opinion, that's not a reason. “I asked if I could bring in a toaster but was told I couldn't. We've been told that they won't be able to heat food up in the microwave for us either. They said I could have sweet biscuits instead but as I'm a Type 1 diabetic, I can't eat that. I don't really fancy that for my breakfast anyway.” Anthony said patients are unable to get themselves food once they are attached to a dialysis machine so depend on staff to support them. “Once we're rigged up, we can't move for at least four hours. We're stuck on a bed and
Anthony Gregor at Cossham Hospital with his letter can't just hop off and nip down to a cafe. “We're very restricted on dialysis but having toast brought round makes you think it's not so bad after all. It's an awful long time from when you go in to when you get home if all you're offered is a couple of sweet biscuits. “Something has to be done – it's just not right.” It is estimated that around 40 morning patients will be affected by the new ruling. North Bristol NHS Trust runs the unit alongside other satellite centres at Knowle West Health Park and Weston General Hospital, with the main unit based at Southmead Hospital. The unit at Cossham has 24 dialysis stations with a capacity to care for 96 patients. Anthony, whose nickname is Fred, contracted kidney disease as result of Type 1
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diabetes, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 10. He has been receiving dialysis, a process where waste products and excess fluid are removed from the blood, since January. After being treated for two months at the Southmead Hospital unit, a place became available at Cossham, which is nearer his home. On the morning of his sessions, Anthony gets up at 6am before being picked up by taxi to take him to the Lodge Road hospital. Apart from not feeling like eating so early he is too busy getting his daughter ready for school and injecting himself with insulin to think about breakfast. “I have lots of things to deal with and by the time I've done them the taxi is outside waiting. “I'm one of the younger ones – most patients are in their 60s or 70s, and I think it's an awful long time to go from 6am until the time they get dropped home at around 2pm with only being offered sweet biscuits.” Anthony said: “The people who are on my shift are disgusted about it but they've been told there's no point in moaning about it because it's going to happen. But if you don't protest or speak up, then nothing will change.” Colin West, 86, who lives in Easton, has been visiting the unit for 18 months. He said: “I very much enjoy my piece of toast. It helps to break the day up and gives me something to look forward to. You're on a bed for four hours so it's something to pass the time away and you have someone to talk to when you're given the toast. It's not the fault of the nursing staff, they sent the letter out because they were told to. “It's not the end of the world but it does seem we've been put upon for no apparent reason.” A spokesperson for North Bristol NHS Trust said: “After listening to patients we will be offering toast while we engage with them further to find a long-term solution.”
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Challenge for Sepsis Trust A GROUP from a gym in Warmley are set to take on a 24-hour challenge to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts. Lee Berry lives on Siston Hill and lost his three-year-old nephew to sepsis. Since then he has been raising money for the Sepsis Trust and has now decided to take on his biggest challenge yet to raise funds for the cause. On Saturday and Sunday November 9 and 10, Lee and up to 40 members from CrossFit BS East gym in Tower Lane will be taking part in a 24-hour WOD (workout of the day). Hundreds of exercises will be performed during the challenge, from deadlifts to rope climbs, all against the clock as the group tries to complete as many repetitions as possible.
To mark Remembrance Sunday, they will be finishing with an especially tough WOD, which involves a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another one-mile run. Sepsis starts with an infection that can come as a result of cuts, bites or other infections, and occurs when the immune system does not kick in to fight the infection and stop it spreading quickly round the body. Eventually the immune system response can have catastrophic effects on the body, leading to septic shock, organ failure and all too often death. In the UK, there are 52,000 deaths from the condition each year. Lee joined CrossFit two years ago as a way to get fit, and has lost 26kg since then. He said: “Sepsis is a hidden killer but
about the condition, but if caught early you just need antibiotics to treat it. “I’m really nervous about the challenge as it’s going to be quite hard and we’ll be going at it at full pace too, but I’m hoping we can raise lots of money and awareness as a result.” Lee and the CrossFit group are aiming to raise £2,000 for the Sepsis Trust. To find out more, visit their Just Giving page: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ cbe24hourwod
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Guide dogs welcome in our high streets A HANHAM resident has been visiting shops in the area to raise awareness of a campaign to make sure guide dogs are welcomed. Angie Mitchell became involved in the Guide Dogs' Access All Areas campaign after witnessing a guide dog owner being refused access to a supermarket by a security guard. Since then she has been passionate about making sure traders know guide dogs are legally entitled to accompany their owners in shops. Angie said: “To say I was shocked was an understatement. It must be so disheartening and upsetting to try and go about your daily life, only to be turned away because of the dog that gives you the independence and confidence everyone deserves.” Recently Angie spent an afternoon visiting businesses in Hanham's High Street and Ellacombe Road in Longwell Green to remind them that assistance dogs are allowed
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Footballer Jennifer gets England call-up SHE started by kicking a ball about in the garden with her dad – now Longwell Green footballer Jennifer Smith is celebrating an England call-up. Jennifer, who turns 13 this month, can play as a striker, winger or in centre midfield and hopes to play professionally when she is older. She has been coached by the Gloucestershire FA Advance Coaching Centre and picked for the county under-14s side, where she is playing alongside girls a year older than she is. Her talent has now been spotted by England and she is attending the FA Girls' National Performance Camp as one of 48 girls in her age group on the England Talent Pathway for players with elite potential. England girls' sides start at under-15 level, so the performance camp is seen as a precursor to representing the nation on the pitch. Jennifer, who lives in
Jennifer in action for the Mangotsfield School team at Wembley this year Kingswood with mum Louise and dad Andy, said: "I hope to play for England team one day. I watched the World Cup this year and when I went to Wembley I met (England international) Jordan Nobbs – that was good. "I used to play in the garden with my dad when I was younger and it went from there. I love PE
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and playing for local club sides." Louise said Jennifer, a former Park Primary School pupil, plays for Longwell Green Juniors' girls under-14s side, and has won the Gloucestershire FA County Cup two years in a row. She also coaches younger players. She was part of the Mangotsfield School team which represented Bristol
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Kaishu qualifies for World Championships A STUDENT at Hanham Woods Academy has qualified for the BMX World Championships at the tender age of 11. Kaishu Flukes beat off fierce competition throughout the national BMX season to qualify in 4th place in the UK for the world championships, which take place in Texas in 2020. Riding in the 13-14 year old Cruisers, Kaishu qualified with only seven other riders in his age group. He starting competing at the age of nine along with his younger brother Senshu, both inspired to ride by their dad who also used to compete before retiring due to injury. Kasihu, who will be sponsored by, and racing for, Gate8 Racing Team in 2020, said: “This means a lot to me, I have worked and trained hard to get to qualify for the world championships, it would be amazing if I won!” Steve Kneller, principal of Hanham Woods Academy said: “This is a magnificent achievement for Kaishu. We all at Hanham Woods would like to congratulate him on his achievements so far and wish him every success with the world championships next year.” Kaishu isn't the only BMX hero to attend Hanham Woods. Bax, 13, became world BMX11:33 champion AbbeyStudent hp adsBetsy AW.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2019 Pageafter 1 competing in Zolder, Belgium in July.
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Other schemes to win funding are: • Up to £55,000 to create a car park on Crews Hole Road in an area currently used as an informal car park and affected by fly-tipping. The application was backed by Friends of Troopers Hill and there will be consultations before the scheme goes ahead. • £50,000 for traffic calming on Hillside Road to slow traffic using the street as a rat run, particularly around Air Balloon Primary School and the surgery. Consultations are set to be held with the scheme expected to be built before March 2021. • £48,000 for energy saving and access improvements at St George Community Centre, including for people with reduced mobility or buggies and small children, new external lighting, LED lighting inside and an insulated ceiling, a new gate, fencing and a more accessible pathway from the park, and a new welcome arch to be designed by a local artist and residents.
SAFETY at a popular cycle route in Conham will be a priority for Bristol City Council after a £26,000 windfall was approved. Last month Hanham and Longwell Green Voice aired the concerns of mum Annette des Forges, who said walkers and cyclists are being forced to cross busy Conham Road because a section of the river path is missing. Annett, who lives in Hanham, was particularly concerned about safety at a blind bend where pedestrians and cyclists cross in order to rejoin the river path from the road. Now St George Troopers Hill councillor Fabian Breckels has been successful in his bid to secure £26,000 in Section 106 funding to carry out safety measures. Cllr Breckels said: “The money will be used to provide signage and road markings as well as clear and suppress vegetation at the blind spot where Crews Hole Road becomes Conham Road, known as suicide corner. “Officers will now consult on the detail of the scheme but they assure me it is deliverable and will make a difference to the safety of the junction where the cycle path ends. “These are the latest road safety and traffic calming measures which I have helped secure
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in my decade as a councillor for St George. I am delighted that these funds have been signed off and look forward to working with officers to ensure safer journeys for everyone travelling along Conham Road and enjoying the riverside.” Annette welcomed the news but said the ideal solution would have been to create a new section of river path to form the 'missing link'. She said: “I think anything is better than the current situation but updating signage is unfortunately a world away from having a continuous cycle path.”
£500k awards will boost community TWO major awards to community projects are among more than £500,000 of spending announced for St George. The money - £529,00 in total – is coming from the Community Infrastructure Levy, money paid to the city council to help improve the area by developers who are building locally, and bid for by ward councillors. The biggest award £200,000 – is going to Meadow Vale Community Centre in Meadow Vale, Speedwell, to fund plans to extend the existing building by building a hall behind it. The new centre would be able to hold up to 100 people instead of the current 35. Next largest is a £150,000 award to the Friends of St George Park to transform the park's lake, including the creation of a wildlife sanctuary and a wooden decking walkway. Meadow Vale Community Association chair Fiona Russell said the association hoped to have the extended centre finished by the end of next year
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– but there was a lot of work to do before then, with a new planning application needed and expensive drilling work required to prove the ground under the extension does not have a mine shaft beneath it. She said: "We are absolutely thrilled that finally, after years of campaigning, we are able to fulfil our dream to bring a community facility to Speedwell which will be big enough for us to provide something for every age group. "We have been trying to do this for over 36 years, so it is a realisation of a dream." The St George Park Lake scheme, developed with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, would see the east end of the lake and the island made into a wildlife sanctuary and a wooden walkway built across the lake. A second, smaller island would be created between the walkway and the eastern end of the lake for nesting birds and a platform for pond dipping built at the eastern edge of the lake, near the play area.
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Geoff notches up 250 blood donations "Recently I've received texts indicating the hospital where my donation has been issued, which is interesting and a nice touch." NHS Blood and Transplant director of blood donation Mike Stredder said: “We thank Geoff for being a loyal donor, and his incredible dedication and commitment. "He is part of a very special club that saves and improves lives. Every blood and blood component donation is a precious gift. "We always need new donors to replace those people who can no longer donate for reasons such as age, ill health and pregnancy. "We especially need younger donors, male donors and black donors. We urge people in Bristol to start donating at the city’s donor centre. "Giving blood is amazing – just like Geoff, you will save lives.” To become a blood donor visit www.blood.co.uk online or call 0300 123 23 23.
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A ST George man has made an incredible 250 blood donations. Geoff Reeson started giving blood in the late 1970s, when a mobile blood unit came to his workplace at the Bristol Omnibus Company. He then started to donate plasma at the Blood Donor Centre at Southmead Hospital, sometimes twice a month, as plasma can be safely given more often. Each plasma donation takes around one and a half hours and donors are given two credits for each one. Geoff, who ts the chairman of the Friends Of Dundridge Park, returned to giving whole blood donations when his blood count was too low to donate plasma. Now 69, he continues to donate at Hanham Methodist Church three or four times per year and already has his next appointment booked. Geoff said: "It's easy to do and it helps people, and it's a good health check, too.
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n EDUCATION SCHOOLS in South Gloucestershire will benefit from an extra £10 million over the next three years. The amount includes an extra £2.8m to support children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), which will help South Gloucestershire Council meet the increasing and projected future demand. The authority now plans to consult with schools throughout the district to ensure the cash is put to the best use. Historically South Glos is one of the lowest funded authorities per pupil in the country. Campaigners have argued for years that the government's calculations are based on outdated information and should be reassessed. The Prime Minister had previously announced he would invest nationally more than £14 billion in primary and secondary education between now and 2022/23 to help level up education funding. As part of this, every local authority will receive funding equivalent to a minimum £5,000
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MP Chris Skidmore at Parkwall Primary in Cadbury Heath per secondary school pupil next year and a minimum £3,750 per primary school pupil next year, rising to £4,000 from 2021/22. The news has been welcomed by Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore, who is a minister in the Department for Education. He said: “I have long campaigned for fairer school funding in South Gloucestershire since even before I was elected as an MP. It
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has never been fair that there has been so much disparity between Kingswood children living on one half of a street and Bristol children living on the other half. “I’m delighted the Prime Minister has made levelling up school funding such a priority because I passionately believe that all young people should have the same opportunities to succeed – regardless of where they grow up or go to school. “I pay tribute to everyone who has supported our South Glos campaign for fairer school funding and the hard work of parents, pupils, teachers and the council for highlighting the financial pressures are schools are dealing with. “Because funding per pupil in primary and secondary schools will increase, and be levelled up across the entire country, it means that South Gloucestershire schools will be major winners.” Councillor Erica Williams, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for Schools,
Skills and Employment, said: “This new funding is excellent news for our pupils and teachers and will make a real difference in our work together to drive up standards across South Glos. “The overall increase amounts to more than £10m, which is very welcome and represents a larger increase than the national average in recognition of our historically lower funded position. The extra £2.8m that is particularly focussed on support for SEND pupils will also make a difference, although we will be making sure that the Government understands that we will need more in future funding rounds to make sure we can meet their needs.” Cllr Alison Evans, the authority's Labour group shadow lead for Schools, Skills and Employment, said the cash injection didn't go far enough to allow for any “meaningful” longterm projects which could help boost standards. “This still leaves the schools budget with an unsustainable £6 million deficit. “Our children deserve better and the Government needs to demonstrate a sustainable and adequate funding programme for the future and not just a preelection gimmick.” South Glos Council said it will continue to make a case alongside other local authorities for adequate recognition of the gap in funding for SEND and the importance for all councils to be “adequately funded for the many statutory responsibilities they have for schools”.
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SOME of the area's brightest young talents in maths, science, technology, engineering and maths were recognised at an awards ceremony at the home of Concorde. The South Gloucestershire Education Awards 2019 took place at Aerospace Bristol to celebrate the educational achievements of more than 120 secondary, primary and special school pupils. The awards focused on those who had been high achievers in key stage 2 - the end of primary school - and key stage 4, leading up to GCSE, in the STEM subjects, which the council has made a priority area. Those receiving awards were nominated directly by heads and teachers of their schools. The award winners came
Some of the winners from Barrs Court Primary, Beacon Rise Primary, Christ Church CE Primary, Courtney Primary, Digitech Studio, Hanham Abbots Junior, John Cabot Academy and King’s Oak Academy. from 60 schools in South Glos. The winners were presented with certificates, a £25 shopping voucher and a commemorative mug in front of an audience including parents and carers at the event, sponsored by YTL, UWE and Taylor Wimpey. Guest speakers Tim Harrison of Bristol University ChemLabS and Rob Eastaway, an author who writes popular maths books
Local winners include: Amara Cooke and Billy Smith - Hanham Abbots Junior School; Archie Greenham and Jasmine Smith - Christ Church CE Primary Aidan Russell and Jessie Rose Stirling - Longwell Green Primary; Sienna Smith - Beacon Rise Primary; Issa McGuinness and Kano McGuinness - Barrs Court Primary; Fletcher Ramsey-Dunne and Gurleen Kaur - Parkwall Primary; ]William Horsfall and Jessica Hogg - The Meadows Primary School; Josh Bond and Maver Ribeiro - Sir Bernard Lovell Academy; Albie Rees and Rhiannon Green - Digitech Studio School Matthew Dunn and Scarlett Hutton - John Cabot Academy.
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Charity begins at home for family IT SEEMS kindness runs in the family for the Reids of Soundwell. Mum Sarah has raised thousands of pounds for various charities over the years, with most of her support going to epilepsy good causes after she was diagnosed with the condition at just seven years old. Now her two daughters, Layla and Lauren, are following suit, keen to help the charities close to their family's heart. Lauren, aged seven, spent much of the summer holidays with Sarah collecting money at the Co-op in Downend. The pair recently handed over a cheque for £94.90 to Bristol Epilepsy Support Group, which will enable them to keep running for the next 18 months. Layla, 15, also started fundraising at an early age after publishing a book helping other children understand about living with a relative with epilepsy when she was just 11. In an effort to raise awareness, the family has donated copies of the book to every Bristol and South Gloucestershire school as well as every library in South Glos. More recently Layla had long hair cut off so she could donate it to the Little Princess Trust. The charity turns donated hair into wigs to give free to children who have lost
Layla donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust their hair due to treatment for cancer. Sarah, 39, was acknowledged for her work in 2016 at the annual Inspiration Awards for Women in London where she won the Inspirational Fundraiser category. She has now been nominated for a Pride of Britain award by a member of the Epilepsy Support Group who was in awe of her dedication to good causes. Sarah said: “I felt really honoured as there are so many amazing people out there who do fantastic things for other people. I don't know how much of a chance I have of winning, I am just grateful to have been nominated.” Sarah said she's proud of her girls for
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being so conscious of helping others at such a young age. “Layla has always liked raising money for epilepsy charities and helping me collect money for the seven charities close to our hearts. “My youngest daughter Lauren is following in our footsteps and joined me through the school holidays raising money for Bristol Epilepsy Support group. She also helped collecting food and money for the food bank at the Resound Centre in Mangotsfield. “It's rewarding my two girls love helping charities too.”
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Owner of fire-hit tower block faces safety charges THE owner of the former Strachan & Henshaw factory in Speedwell has appeared in court to face fire safety charges over a blaze last year. Wayne Braund, 51, of Fieldgrove Lane, Bitton, is facing seven charges in a case brought by Avon Fire and Rescue Service, alleging failure to provide detectors and alarms, fire extinguishers, adequate emergency exits, lighting and escape and routes, and risk assessments to identify general fire precautions. He appeared before city magistrates in October and is due at Bristol Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing on November 8. The charges relate to the fire in the tower block section of the industrial building in Foundry Lane, which broke out on New Year's Eve last year. Meanwhile Avon and Somerset police say they have found no evidence of arson in their investigation into the blaze at the same site in May, which destroyed around 30 businesses renting units there. Neither police nor fire service forensic investigators have been able to examine the interior of the gutted building, "due to safety issues around asbestos and structural stability", which means there is no forensic evidence. An Avon and Somerset police spokesperson said: "An investigation for suspected arson
was deemed necessary from the outset, due to the apparent unnatural speed at which the fire spread." The spokesperson said police had interviewed 43 potential witnesses, adding: "There is not a single witness that can evidence any suspicious behaviour of any specific individual around the time of the fire, in terms of arson." CCTV at the site was all destroyed in the blaze but police have reviewed "many hundreds of hours of footage" from other premises which overlooked the site, along with drone footage
and some "independent footage" from inside the building, none of which provided any evidence of arson. The fire service has been unable to come to a conclusion about the cause of the fire. The police spokesperson said that suspicion from the community about "certain individuals" had been "objectively considered", adding: "There is no evidence to support allegations which blamed individuals for causing the fire; that any individuals had gained financially from the fire; or that the fire had been used as a way to evict tenants. "It is now clear that there was only likely to be one site of the fire starting, and that the reason for the rapid spread of the fire is likely to be partially explained by large amounts of highly flammable material held lawfully in many parts of the premises. However, the police cannot at this time explain exactly how the fire started. However we can be clear that there is no evidence of arson." The city council is currently overseeing possible risks to the community from the site with the Health and Safety Executive responsible for on-site safety. Neither are investigating the incident with a view to legal action, although further action by the fire service has not been ruled out.
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Noisy rave at former pub SECURITY at an empty pub in St George has been upped following an illegal three-day rave. Police received a number of calls from residents after being disturbed by noise at the Three Crowns pub in Blackswarth Road on October 11. Officers visited the pub five times during the weekend to ask party-goers to turn their music down. It is believed the party was held by squatters who had been living at the property. Since the incident, high boards have gone up around the property to make it more secure, replacing the previous metal barriers. The building is owned by London-based property developer William Woodward. Planning permission to turn it into flats has been granted despite a high-profile campaign to keep it open as a pub. A police spokesman said: “The neighbourhood team are aware of issues of anti-social behaviour affecting residents in Blackswarth Road. Officers have been in contact with the owners of the former Three Crowns pub. Squatting in commercial premises is a civil matter and we have made the owners aware that they can seek eviction notices through the civil courts. “Noise nuisance is a matter for Bristol City Council. Officers will deal with reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal offences. The neighbourhood team will continue to support the owners, the council and residents in resolving the issue.”
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UNICYCLES – the poster says it all. The designer is an 11 year old who identified something small he can do to help reduce global warming and then found his own way of sharing it with all of us. This is what Unicycles is all about and there are so many people already doing so much. I wonder how much electricity would be saved if everyone in the UK switched off unnecessary lights? It’s a job for life, a lifelong job restoring life on our planet. I recently heard a really inspiring talk by a practical conservation biologist called Mark Steer who is a lecturer at UWE. Amongst so many interesting facts about the natural world he talked about how we earthlings have upset the balance of the environment by trying to organise nature, even when we’re trying to conserve it. We need more wild places where ponies, pigs and cattle roam amongst trees, brambles, wild flowers and uncut grass, allowing nature to restore itself. One such place is Knepp Wildland in East Sussex. I can’t wait to visit this place where dung beetles, butterflies, bees and all sorts of wildlife thrive. You might like to look them up on the internet – it’s so encouraging and exciting. Talking of bees – we maybe don’t have a wild place but there are still things we can do to support the dwindling numbers. Bees are very important and pollinate more than 70 per cent of our food crops in this country. Without them we will start to lose many of our food sources. So here are some things we can do: • Go wild – bees love what we term as weeds, especially clover and dandelions • Keep a part of your garden natural with uncut grass and wild flowers. If you don’t have a garden then scatter some wild flower seeds beside footpaths in open fields.
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• Insecticides and slug pellets also kill bees and other insects vital to our environment. Avoid where ever possible. • Try to buy local produce and support organic farming. Do you have space to plant a tree? The Woodland Trust has a project called “The Big Climate Fightback” and are hoping that a million people will pledge to plant a tree on November 30. Could you be one of them? To find out more visit https:// www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/ protecting-trees-and-woods/ campaign-with-us/big-climatefightback/ Bees love crab apple trees so we could even “plant some trees to save our bees”. The tide is turning. There are so many people out there coming up with amazing ways to support instead of destroying our environment. Next month we can look at recycling, upcycling and environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic. This will include what is going on at Longwell Green Primary School. Keep going! Keep coming up with new ways to reduce carbon emissions! Keep sharing! Penny
PUPILS and staff at Longwell Green Primary School are celebrating after maintaining their Good Ofsted rating. Three government inspectors visited the Ellacombe Road school in September and have now released a report into their findings. They judged the 413-pupil school to be Good in all categories - quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; leadership and management; and early years provision. The report praised leadership at the school saying: “The new headteacher has created a school that all children want to attend.” It went on to state: “The leadership team has worked well with staff to make sure that pupils learn well in a range of subjects. This helps to get pupils ready for the next stage in their education. When pupils fall behind, teachers make sure that they get the help they need to catch up quickly.” Teachers plan activities that build pupils’ knowledge, and pupils are interested in learning, the report said. Inspectors were impressed by the priority given to reading at the school: “Leaders prioritise reading. All adults want pupils to develop a love of reading. Teachers read to pupils regularly. This helps pupils learn to love lots of different books.” The report says staff make pupils feel safe and that incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils are “polite and respectful” and behaviour has improved since the school
introduced a set of values for pupils to adhere to, the report noted. Children with special educational needs are well supported and their needs understood: “Pupils with SEND have positive attitudes towards their work and are supported effectively.” Inspectors say staff and parents are positive about the school and have confidence in its leaders. Governors understand the strengths and weaknesses of the school, hold leaders to account and have a strong focus on the well-being of staff and pupils. Children in the early years are well cared for and settle quickly, and the school's arrangements for safeguarding are effective. In order to further improve, inspectors have told the school that leaders should make sure that all adults working with pupils are strong in the teaching of reading. They also said that some early years learning could be more focussed and the delivery of RE lessons improved. Headteacher Darren Brown said: “I would like to thank the staff, pupils, governors and families who work tirelessly to keep what is great about Longwell Green and to implement changes that we have made in the time I have known this school. Longwell Green is indeed a good school and I feel that we all have shared a sustained determination to continue to build on our successes to strive to provide the very best quality of education.”
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Cossham birth centre reopens COSSHAM Birth Centre has reopened following its unexpected closure a year ago. It is now operating under a “Open on Arrival” model for women in labour, which applies day and night. This means the centre will be opened specifically for a birth and closed afterwards. The centre will be an option for low risk women who have been assessed as suitable by their midwife. North Bristol NHS Trust director of nursing and quality, Helen Blanchard, said: “We are pleased to be re-opening Cossham Birth Centre and where possible, give women the option of choosing to have their baby there. Regardless of birth place option, all women will be safe and well cared for.” The centre temporarily closed in October 2018 due to an "unprecedented" number of women needing inductions and a shortage of midwives.
Cannabis factory investigation continues POLICE are continuing their investigation into a cannabis factory which was discovered in Kingswood. Officers seized more than 1,000 cannabis plants with a potential street value of more than £1.1m from an industrial unit in Moravian Road, saying that organised criminals were behind the set up. A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police confirmed no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. When contacting Crimestoppers no personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police.
Family's tribute to digger driver son A HANHAM man was killed when the concrete mixer he was driving crashed into a wall. Andrew Binding, who was 39, died at the scene of the accident on the A38 by the turning for Tytherington Quarry, near Thornbury, at about 3.45pm on October 4. His family paid tribute in a statement released by police. They said: “Andrew Richard Binding, aged 39 and known as Andy or Chunky to his friends, was the much-loved only son of Wendy and Colin. “He liked fishing and also enjoyed making models, especially using Technic Lego. “Andy enjoyed socialising and had many friends. He loved his job but also enjoyed taking holidays. “We will never forget you
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Andrew. Unfortunately you never made your 40th birthday next month. We will remember you always.” Police collision investigators want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or thinks they may have any information which can help the inquiry into Mr Binding's death. Anyone who has not yet come forward should call 101 and quote the incident reference number 5219229938.
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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Afternoon WI A VERY special “Thank You” to South Gloucestershire Neighbourhood Watch policing sergeant Jamie Evans for coming to speak to us at our October meeting. After explaining how he had arrived in his current position within the Neighbourhood Watch section, Jamie spoke about the need for awareness to prevent crime and protect our valuables. We currently live in a society that is troubled by scams of every sort imaginable. Keeping our finances and valuables safe is uppermost in most people's minds as it is so easy to become a victim of crime without even allowing anybody into your home. This can happen online or on the telephone. We are targeted by complete strangers who make contact with us claiming to represent a random national company to whom we owe money or will after certain services have been provided. If a deal is on offer that looks too good to be true, then it usually is best avoided. We work hard to provide homes for our families, the last thing we want is to pass on information which could be used to grant someone access into our lives. The reality is that we are all vulnerable, (some more than others, especially the elderly or young). Spotting, avoiding and reporting scams can appear difficult. Jamie explained that there are signs we should watch out for. Check cold caller's identity by calling the company they claim to represent. Ask yourself “Why have I been contacted?” If the contact is random and unexpected then get rid of them and do not divulge any personal information and do not invite them into your home.
We should be vigilant at all times and look out for others who maybe more vulnerable. This afternoon gave us all something to reflect on, we had a great attendance of members, who I know will join me in thanking Jamie for speaking to us at such short notice. Two of our members will be laying a wreath on the Hanham Memorial, during the annual Service of Remembrance being held at the Community Centre on Sunday November 10 at 12pm. New members are always welcome to our meetings which start at 1.30pm at Hanham Community Centre on the second Monday of the month. Our next meeting is on November 11 when we shall be holding a Remembrance Day event with poems and member memories. This will be followed by our annual meeting when we elect our committee for the coming year. If you are interested in joining us or want more information please contact Liz on 0117 961 1583. Ann Baulch
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THE talk this month was extremely interesting and entertaining. Phil and Richard came to tell us all about music halls. Phil was first on the stage and started with an anecdote about his mother’s experiences baking cakes for WI competitions. He then introduced professor Dickie Watson, the Earl of Lambeth Walk and Old Kent Road. The professor started by playing a medley of typical music hall songs with which we were all encouraged to join in. Phil then said he had been given questions by several members – these turned out to be a complete surprise to the members named but it all added to the hilarity of the evening.
Music halls began in pubs where workers would congregate when they had leisure time and drink beer, which was much safer to drink than water, and canny landlords soon saw that providing entertainment led to the sale of more beer. These became Song and Supper rooms which not only the working class frequented but also the upper class went to meet ‘girls’. The music halls as we know them date from around the 1820-30s. These began to include comedy acts as well as singers – the act had two minutes to perform and if they hadn’t finished they were pulled from the stage by a large shepherd’s crook! Mentalists, mediums and illusions were also popular and Phil entertained us with a demonstration of this reuniting one member with her childhood rabbit! Everyone enjoyed the talk, we all learnt something and had a good sing-song as well. Our November meeting will be our AGM and we will have a short performance from the drama group. Upcoming events include a murder mystery event, a trip to Blenheim Palace a craft fair and our Christmas meal at Saltford Golf Club. Our members now participate in three book clubs, a craft club, a walking group, a drama group, a skittles group, a knitting group and regular social suppers. On the first Thursday of the month we meet at the Chapel coffee shop in Longwell Green for 'Tea and Chat'. Longwell Green WI meets on the third Friday of the month at 7.30pm in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in visiting us please get in touch by email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 986 4782. Sandra Hill
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up. Many heavily moustached or with long pony tailed hair and boots they typified the evening’s entertainment and fun they were about to produce. And what an evening it turned out to be as the group lived up to their publicity of being capable of lowering the tone whilst at the same time raising a laugh. Almost 100 ladies attended the event which got off to a great start with an excellent buffet supper. This was followed by the choir who sang all their material a capella with their repertoire ranging from Georgian choral pieces to less well known alternative and sometimes irreverent works. The men insisted that they finish before the bar closed but they still found time to serenade one of the ladies. An unforgettable evening of exhilarating entertainment. Earlier in the month 15 members of the branch took part in the group day trip to Poole – the last of the summer outings but not I suspect the last of the summer wine! The weather was kind to us as we left in sunshine for our first stop at Wilton shopping village where there was an opportunity to visit the outlets and of course to enjoy a cup of coffee and cake. When we arrived at Poole members had free time to enjoy a wide variety of activities. These included a chance to visit the historic old town, take a guided walk, look around the busy quayside, visit the Poole pottery shop or just relax on the seafront and enjoy an ice cream. Members were free to take lunch where they pleased. Some chose a local hostelry whilst others enjoyed the old favourite seaside standby of fresh fish and chips for their well-earned refreshments. The final event of the month was our party to celebrate our 37th birthday and, still being young at heart, the ladies enjoyed themselves to the full with a buffet supper followed by quizzes and games. A date for your diaries is November 9 when the branch will be holding its annual autumn fayre at Hanham Community Centre from 10am. There will be 30 stalls selling a variety of goods as well as traditional homemade cakes and a hamper raffle. Hot and cold refreshments will also be available. There will be plenty of free parking and entry is also free. So please come along to pick up a bargain or just to browse and brunch.. Dianna Coles
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Read all about me! Leo the Lionheart - quite a celebrity A TODDLER who underwent life-saving surgery at just seven days old has become a celebrity after capturing the hearts of media across the world. Leo Nicholl was born with four congenial heart conditions and his chance of survival was slim. His parents, Aimee Roberts and Alex Nicholls, who live in Longwell Green, were told Leo needed emergency surgery to stand any chance of making it. Despite two infections following the surgery, Leo defied the odds and is looking at celebrating his second birthday on November 6. His heart-warming story has been shared around the world, with Leo appearing everywhere from Bristol to China. As well as appearing in the Voice a year ago and in several local and national newspapers and magazines, Leo was featured on Fox News in America, in an online article in China and in a publication called The Asian
Parent, which is aimed at mums around the world. Leo has also headed several national campaigns by the British Heart Foundation, appearing on the charity's social media platforms and website. Last Christmas he was the 'face' of the charity's festive campaign, dressed up as a Christmas pudding. Mum Aimee said: “Leo was also used in their April campaign, which involved leaflets about Leo’s story being sent to 59,000 homes in the UK. In the first five weeks of the campaign, his story had raised just over £119,000! “We love that we’ve shared his story, as we’ve met so many other heart families and have hopefully helped at least one person in the last year. We are very proud of him.” Aimee said Leo doesn't bat an eyelid when someone wants to take his photo. “Leo’s just so used to all the attention now. He will see
The family at the British Heart Foundation awards in London
Leo is now used to seeing himself in print someone with a camera and say ‘cheese’ and give them a huge smile. People end up taking his photo just to make him happy!” Recently the family travelled to London for a black tie event after Leo was nominated for the British Heart Foundation's Heart Hero award in the 'Media Champion' category. Aimee said: “He didn’t win, however he did get shortlisted into the final three and received a finalist award - it’s lovely for him to be recognised.” Aimee said Leo was taking his new-found fame in his stride. “I think it helps that he’s a baby and he’s still changing all the time - so he’s not recognised that much but we do meet people who know us and our story, which is pretty cool. It shows the message is getting out there.” The family have also carried out their own fundraising, collecting just under £9,000 for the British Heart Foundation and Bristol Children’s Hospital, where Leo was treated. “We’re still affected by it every day,” Aimee said. “Leo has vocal cord palsy due to his open heart surgery. He just can’t cry or scream or shout - he
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still gives it a good try, despite this! There’s the chance he may lose his voice at some point in the future so we’re teaching him some sign language as a back up. “We’ve just seen cardiology who would like to keep an eye on him for the next year as he may require more surgery. But despite his scar and his past, he is just a normal, happy, stubborn little boy.” Aimee said the family owe so much to the British Heart Foundation as they discovered it was a professor funded by the charity that carried out Leo's lifesaving operation. “Their research saved his life, we owe so much to them. “By spreading awareness and getting our story out there, it's made people research congenial heart disease and has made them aware of symptoms so they would know what to do if their baby ever became symptomatic. If we could save just one baby, we’d have succeeded at something.” If you would like to donate to Aimee and Alex's fundraising campaign for the British Heart Foundation, visit https://bit. ly/2PngDqF
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n NEWS Left: Pete and Joan Sims on their wedding day on October 31, 1959
Action call over parking menace I'VE just read the item about the fines incurred by a disabled driver for parking on single yellow lines outside his home in Holmwood. While I cannot comment on this matter, I should like to raise two related issues. First, it would be good if the South Gloucestershire Council officers patrolled more frequently and 'booked' drivers who, increasingly, ignore all yellow lines - single and double. Second, it would be good if the police would take action against drivers who park their vehicles cars and large vans - partially or totally on footways. While I fully understand that some roads are too narrow for parking legally on both sides of such roads, it is not acceptable to achieve parking on both sides by parking on footways to the detriment of pedestrians, for whom footways are provided. In the road where I live there is a van parked such that the whole footway is blocked and, close by, several cars parked such that anyone with a buggy or in a wheelchair is forced into the road in order to pass by. I should like the police to 'blitz' these roads once a month to deter such irresponsible and criminal parking. A reader Hanham
Lack of path dangerous I'VE just seen the article about the lack of path with Annette des Forges, and I totally agree that this is both dangerous and frustrating for those of us who wish to cycle or walk along the route to get to town from Hanham. I avoid doing so as have young children but if there was a safe path, we’d use it often. I hope this can be looked at because if the council wants to decrease pollution this would be a quick and easy win that would also benefit residents in Bristol and South Glos. Abi Unwin
Right: The couple at their home in Hanham
SOME say work romances never work out but Joan and Pete Sims are proof that's a myth. For the Hanham couple are now celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary after meeting at ES & A Robinson, a packaging factory in Fishponds. “We just looked at each another and blushed. He was very good looking,” said Joan. They soon became inseparable, getting married five years later at Holy Trinity Church in Old Market. A year after they wed, Pete was called up for National Service for two years. He was stationed at Bodmin in Cornwall, later going to Germany and Gibraltar. Joan was able to join him in Gibraltar and has fond memories of those times. “I have a photograph of me with one of the famous Gibraltar apes on my shoulder,” she said. The couple stayed with both sets of parents before Joan moved to a flat in Eastville while Pete was in the army. Five years later, they moved to a house in Hanham where they still live today. In 1965 son Michael was born, with daughtr Teresa appearing 16 months later. The couple now have five grandchildren. Joan, 81, had various part-
Sixty years of living in harmony time jobs in shops and offices but gave up work when Pete, a mechanic, retired due to ill health in 1999. The couple were - and still are - passionate about music. Joan used to run a children's singing group which used to perform at weddings and concerts. “I was in the Bristol Amateur Operatic Society when they did Kiss Me Kate. I always loved singing and entered a few talent shows.” For 12 years Pete, 80, was the manager of the Great Western Chorus, a barbershop-style group made up of 103 men. Joan is also an avid gardener: “When I was courting Pete, his parents had a long garden off Devon Road which went right down to the train lines, which is how I developed my love of gardening. Within a couple of weeks of moving to Hanham I was doing an elderly neighbour's garden and then started doing others. I still cut the gentleman's grass next door because he's unable to do it. Gardening really puts you into a wonderful world.”
Joan remains very active, dashing around on her bike: “I treated myself to a pedal-assisted bike 10 years ago when I was 70. I just go locally and up to Kingswood but it's my bit of independence because I don't drive.” Joan revealed her secret to a long and happy marriage: “We have been patient, kind and loving towards each other. You get more respect for being like that. Never once in 60 years has Pete ever shouted at me or even raised his voice in temper.” Pete said: “It helps we both love music. We've never rowed and have been very happy together.” Daughter Teresa, a singer, said: “We had the most wonderful upbringing. Mum and dad's whole outlook was so positive. They helped everyone and have always been a team.” The couple will spend their diamond wedding anniversary at home with an open door for family, friends and neighbours to pop in for tea and cake.
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There's no stopping Joanna ... A FITNESS fanatic who thought she'd never run again has come second in a tough endurance race just six months after undergoing major back surgery. Joanna Yeo, 38, from Kingswood, was devastated when a prolapsed disc meant she could hardly move, let alone run. The condition caused nerve damage to her left leg and foot, leaving Jo in excruciating pain and having to take five months off work. “I couldn’t lift my foot or wiggle my toes and once the painkillers had kicked in, I also discovered I couldn’t feel most of my left leg or foot,” Jo said. Jo, who previously trained up to six times a week, ended up having to wait two months for an MRI scan. Then, in December 2018, she received a call from her neurosurgeon telling her that she had to come in for emergency surgery. “Prior to the surgery I was on
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down the stairs multiple times. “The recovery was very frustrating as I love to keep active. After doing research online, as soon as the wound healed, I started swimming again and practised mobilisation exercises. On my physio’s advice I started running after 16 weeks and slowly built it up.” Jo then heard about the Spartan Race, an endurance weekend taking place at Marston Lodge in Leicestershire, and decided to go for it. She believed it would be a good test of her recovery and signed up to the Spartan Sprint, a 5km race with 20 obstacles. She came second in her age group. Now Jo aims to take part in next year's Spartan European championships in Austria. Jo said: “I was undecided about participating but I thought I’ll never know until I try.I was so happy that I was still able to do what I love, and I felt even stronger than before the surgery.”
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IT’S been a remarkable and unsettling time in politics recently. My daughter turned five in August, but she has already lived under three Prime Ministers. I was 16 before that happened to me. Obviously there has been one constant theme in politics over these past three years: Brexit. I know that people feel passionately on all sides about leaving the EU, but as the Member of Parliament for Kingswood, I am committed to honouring the referendum result. We asked the people to vote and said that we would honour the result. In a democracy, politicians shouldn’t get to choose which votes they think they should listen to. As a constituency, Kingswood voted to leave - and it is my duty enact this result. Since then, both Conservative and Labour MPs voted to trigger Article 50 to leave the EU. We had a General Election in which both parties said they would respect the result and vote to leave. Since then, I’ve voted three
times for a deal which would have seen us leave the EU on 29 March this year. Labour, along with other opposition parties voted that deal down repeatedly, turning against the democratic result of the referendum. Now we have asked for a General Election twice to resolve the deadlock- to take the issue once again to the people. But Labour MPs have voted it down. Of course, this isn’t the same Labour Party that has previously represented Kingswood. Jo McCarron, the Labour candidate I fought in 2015 has long quit the party to join Change UK, claiming that Corbyn’s Labour Party is an extreme left wing organisation. Putting party politics aside, we just need to get Brexit done. To deliver on what people in Kingswood voted for. That’s why, even though I hope we can get a deal with the EU. We need to leave, deal or no deal. I hope we can finally get a General Election soon - and I can confirm that I will be standing again to be Kingswood’s MP. Let’s
break this deadlock in Parliament that is holding the government to ransom and not delivering on the will of the people. Then finally we can get back to the issues that matter to people. The Government wants to increase schools spending by £14bn over the next three years - the largest ever increase in schools funding. Locally this would mean that in South Glos we would benefit this year from a 5% increase in the budget, with the promise of much more to come as we ensure every primary school gets £4,000 per pupil and every secondary £5,000 per pupil. For eight weeks I had the honour of being Health Minister - during which time I announced millions for new NHS funding for nurse training and also scanners. We also announced £1.8bn for new hospital upgrades. These are the issues that matter - but we need to get Brexit done, and get a General Election, so the people once again can decide on the future of their country.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Monday November 4
n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group, 1.45pm, Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. Includes medical update by Dr Shane Clarke, consultant rheumatologist at the BRI. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 07710 743613. Saturday November 9 n Hanham WI Autumn Fayre at Hanham Community Centre 10.00am to 1.00pm. 30 Stalls selling a variety of goods Hot and Cold Refreshments available. Free entry and free parking
Saturday November 9 n Guide Dogs Christmas coffee morning, North Common Village Hall, Millers Drive, Bristol BS30 8YH, 11am - 2pm. Christmas cards, stalls, a raffle and guide dogs for you to meet. Find out more about volunteering for Guide Dogs to help change the lives of people living with sight loss.
Saturday November 16
n Coffee morning hosted by the Downend and Kingswood branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, 10am - noon, Staple Hill Methodist Church, High Street, Staple Hill. Homemade cakes and sales table, including Christmas cards.
Saturday November 16
n Christmas Fair, St Aidan's Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, St George, 11am2pm. Festive stalls, hamper raffle, refreshments. For more details contact 0117 967 7812.
Thursday November 21 n 10:00 am Conservation work party on Troopers Hill. Meet at entrance to hill from Troopers Hill
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n Christmas Fayre Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Bryant's Hill, St George. 10.30am-1pm. Various stalls, crafts, tombola, raffle, food, cakes, refreshments
Regular events Mondays n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact Jane 0117 967-4439 We have three mats each with two teams of four players, and we play ‘just for fun’ so come along and join in. Also Mon pm, Tues eve and Friday am. n Hanham WI (Afternoon) meets second Monday every month ar Hanham Community Centre from 1.30 to 3.30pm. New members always welcome. Tel Liz 0117-9611583 n Yoga For Men. Keynsham Baptist Church (next to Grounded). Mondays, 7 – 8pm. £8 per class with loyalty card available. All abilities welcome, especially any men that claim to be the most inflexible in the world! Friendly drop-in classes that focus on improving flexibility, developing balanced strength, increasing stamina and reducing stress. All equipment provided. See yogadad.co.uk. n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbow Suite, 2-4pm, every Monday. Cost £2.50 and HCC membership. Please contact Jane on 0117 967-4439 n Zumba Gold, 2-3pm, The Park,
Centre, Kingswood, £4. n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at Speedwell, Barton Hill Rugby Club, Duncome Lane, Speedwell BS15 1NR. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n 9.30-11am, Parents and Toddlers, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £2.50 per session, includes fruit and a drink. n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2.50. Contact Sonja Sillay on 07841 610864 or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroidery n Kingswood Breastfeeding Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome n Kettlercise, 7-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n 1-4pm, friendly art group which meets at Warmley Community Centre. All abilities welcome, drink and biscuit included, £5 for 3 hours. For further details please contact Molly on 07890760879. n Seated Zumba Gold, 1-2pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4.
Tuesdays n From August 20, Bristol Community Cafe, 12-3pm, North Common Village Hall, 16 Millers Drive, North Common, BS30 8YH n 50+ keep fit , 11am-noon, (something different every week) £4, KES Club (old legion building next to Lloyds bank on Kingswood High Street) www.gentlefitness. co.uk 07736 309272 n Hanham Abbots Parish Council, Hanham Hall, Monthly. n Craft Buddies, Hanham
Hanham Library What’s On Mondays 10:30-11:00 (except Bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time for preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning 11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday 11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday
Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft group – Like knitting and having a chat why not come and join our friendly craft group. Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning - feel free to drop in for coffee and a chat Saturday Monthly Events 16th November FREE Chatterbooks Ages 7-11Years old. Every 4 weeks 10:30-11:30 23rd November FREE Lego
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Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks 2ND and 30th November FREE Bookwurms (KS3) Ages 11-15years. Every 4 weeks 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks 9th November Movies and Magic – Stem Learning 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks Engaging young people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math’s. Places are limited, please speak to a member of staff.
27 Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Contact 0117 9674439. Do you have lots of craft items that you are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things. n Chess Club, Hanham Community Centre, Somerset Room, 7.30pm10.30pm, cost £34 per annum plus HCC Membership. For more information please contact Phillip, 07855 290575, hanhamchess@ gmail.com or visit our website www.hanhamchess.btck.co.uk n Zest Tone Deaf Choir, Longwell Green UFC Church, Bath Rd, Term Time 10.30-12pm. Suitable for anyone who wants to join a fun happy community choir. Contact Mary 07954 170532 or visit www. zestchoirs.com. n Cadbury Heath Breastfeeding Group, Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am, every week. Supporters available each week. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome. n Grange badminton Club, John Cabot Academy. 7-9pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 years upwards. new members welcome. Phone Mike on 07785 375713. n Carers Support Group (run by Carers Support Centre) Hanham Community Centre First Tuesday of every month, 1.30-3.30pm. For further info contact Natalie 07762 288112 n 10am-noon, Arts and Crafts, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £4 per session includes teas/coffee and biscuits. Bring your own materials. Help at hand should you need it. n 12-2pm, Friendship Club on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Community Cafe, The Park Centre, Kingswood. From £3.80 per meal with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Places must be booked in advance. Call 01454 862190. n Brushstrokes Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10 – 12 am. Cost £8 per month. All standards welcome from beginners onwards. Come along for a free session. Contact Elaine 07971015848 n Tuesday Club at Longwell Green Community Centre 1.45pm to 3.45pm. Entertainment, meals,outings Contact Pauline 01179 322553 n Longwell Green Ladies Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm, at United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DU (opp. Aldi). Meetings are friendly and relaxed with interesting speakers and social activities, if you'd like to come along - we'd love to see you. Please phone Maureen on 0117 932 2341 for further information.
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n WHAT’S ON Wednesdays n Leisure Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 1:45 – 3:45 pm. Cost £8 per month. Everyone welcome whatever standard. Help given if needed Come along for a Free Session. Contact Elaine 0797101584. n 2-4pm Carers Support Group, The Park Centre, Kingswood, second Wednesday of the month. n Yoga, 9.15-11.45am, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Tai Chi, 2.30-3.30pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Yoga, 6.30-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 or email greensladejenny@yahoo.com. Light and easy aerobics for +50’s or the less fit. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email hanhamhistory@gmail.com n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm. Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157 or Shelagh on 01179679255. Flower arranging classes for all ages and abilities. n Hanham Players - Drama Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7.30-10pm. Cost £12 per year and HCC membership. Contact Ria 07500 017318. n Bridge Club, Hanham, Community Centre, Avon room, 7:15-10:15pm. Contact Graham 07790491564 or email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly
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n Fishponds Friendship and Exercise Club Fishponds Baptist Church (scout hall) 10-11.30am each Tuesday. Chair based gentle exercise for older people.Tea, coffee, friendly chat. Instructor: Spencer Davies. Telephone 07825 155954.
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& relaxed club, but some knowledge of playing Bridge required. n Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green, 8pm-9pm, Contact: Bill 07799628252 or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk n Bingo at Hanham Community Centre, 7pm start for 7.30pm Eyes Down. Suitable for all ages and abilities, just bring a pen. For more information call 0117 9674439 n 8-9.15pm, Fitness class with Sarah every Wednesday at Longwell Green Primary School. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n Hanham Photographic Society meet at Hanham Methodist Church every Wednesday 7.309.30pm New members welcome experienced or beginner. Visit hanhamphoto.org.uk. n Longwell Green Probus Club for retired and semi-retired men meet on 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month in the Community Centre in Shellards Road. Many events arranged throughout the year for members and partners including holidays, outings, meals etc. New members always welcome. For more details contact the Community Centre which will pass your details to the Club.
Thursdays n Stand Up, Reach Out, Longwell Green Community Centre, 14.00 – 16.00, £3.00 per session. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre, Coffee Lounge, 10am -11am, cost 50p for coffee and biscuit. Contact Shirley on 07879 458899. Pop in for a friendly chat; as well as coffee and a Biscuit. n Young at Heart, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Contact the centre office on 01179674439. Come along for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and an afternoon of entertainment. Contact the office for more details. n Hanham Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7pm-9pm, contact Sue Palmer on 07837578141 n Pins and needles, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 7.30pm-10pm every 3rd Thursday of the month. Cost £15 per quarter. Contact Linda on 0117 940 0232. Hints and tips on machine knitting. n Jumpfit, 7pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £6. The class on March 28 will start at later time of 7.30pm. n Bouncing Bobbins, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room,
2nd Thursday of the month, cost £25 per annum, contact Kathy Smart on 01179477839 or email kcs1@sky.com. n Black Sheep Harmony A Cappella Chorus, Cadbury Heath Hall School, 7.30-10pm. Always looking for female singers who can hold a tune. Ordinary people singing extraordinarily. Contact Noey on 07899 088180 or visit www. blacksheepharmony.com n 7-9pm Kingswood Choir at United Church Kingswood, Regent Street, all abilities welcome. Patsy Holdsworth 0117 907 8994 n Spaces available for Beavers, Wolf Cubs and Scouts - boys and girls aged 5 years and six months up to adults for skills, friendships and adventures, Church of Ascension, Hollyguest Rd, Hanham. Contact Sarah on 0771 8092119 or email kingswoodbpscouts@yahoo. co.uk n Hanham Ladies Choir would welcome new members. We rehearse at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, from 2–3:30 pm, then tea. Contact 07971015848. n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at Kingswood Community Centre (KCA), High Street, KIngswood BS15 4AB. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n Hanham Breastfeeding Support Group, 1-2.30pm, Hanham Baptist Church (hall). Starts on June 6. All welcome for feeding support, friendship and refreshments. n Tots at the Green, Longwell Green Community Centre, (term time only) 10-11.30am, £3.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Hanham Ladies Choir is looking for new members to sing on a Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm (tea included). We rehearse at the United Reformed Church in Tabernacle Road, Hanham. No audition required, and we would love to see you. Contact Elaine 07971 015848. n 7-9.30pm, rehearsal evening with Bristol Male Voice Choir, St Andrew's Church, Filton, BS34 7PS, on the A38 near Filton roundabout. You will get a very warm welcome and can look forward to learning a very wide range of music with us; we provide learning tracks for practice and you do not need to read music to sing with us. You will eventually be able to sing in our regular concerts and travel with us to many different venues.
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n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. £2.50 per person and contact Jane. n Ukulele Bens Toddler Time, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.00 – 11.30, £2.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Crofts End Silver Band We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabernacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Denise 07944 887979 n Longwell Green WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 9864782.' n Exercise & Social for Seniors. The Park Centre, Kingswood. Improve your strength, balance, posture and flexibility. £5. Contact Adam on 07875 503586 to register your interest. n Quiz, Longwell Green Community Centre, Last Friday of each month 20.00 – 23.00, £1.00 per person. 0117 932 3722
Saturdays n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 7.30PM-11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 0117 967 4439. n What If Minis, Orchard Rooms St Annes Church, 10am-12. Find us on facebook or contact 07837181863.
Sundays n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Hanham Methodist Church coffee mornings on 5th, 12th and 19th October, between 9 am and mid day. Everyone welcome.
Handprints, parent baby and toddler group Monday - Friday. 10am-12. United church, 83 Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DF (opposite Aldi) Contact Cally tel 07436214051. Email handprintslongwellgreen@ yahoo.com. F: www.facebook. com/HandprintsBristol/ or www. handprintslongwellgreen.co.uk
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n NEWS
Water wonders!
n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY OUR October talk was about Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare. Peter Lander, the pier’s Trust archivist told us about his work recording people’s memories of the pier, researching their stories and gathering memorabilia. They now have a collection of personal photographs, which he used in his presentation. Built between 1864 and 1867, it is a unique structure, being the only British seaside pier that links the mainland to an island, the 1.2 hectares rocky Birnbeck Island, once the site of an Iron Age hill fort. Over its lifetime it has enjoyed mixed fortunes. In its heyday, it was the Victorian and then Edwardian equivalent of a modern theme-park, with tourist attractions such as a water slide and fairground rides. It was a major transportation link, with scheduled steam ship services to and from Cardiff, Minehead, Ilfracombe and Lundy Island. The last of these sailings, by the MV Balmoral, took place in 1979. Since then, the pier has suffered a slow and steady decline in both popular attraction as well as in its general condition. Our topic on November 5 will be ‘No News From Fred’ - a family’s research into a great uncle who died at the Battle of the Somme. Surely unmissable! Kingswood History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month (March – December) at 7.30pm, in the Park Centre, Kingswood High Street, (opposite the Civic Centre BS15 9TR, parking in Hollow Road, opposite the Civic Centre). Anyone interested in joining us should visit our website www. kingswoodhistorysociety.org or just come along to our meetings. Cost is £2.50 per visit including refreshments. Annual subscription is £20.
If it’s News call 07715 770448 or 07880 731148
A PRIMARY school has won a national award for its work on a water conservation project. Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy won the UK Water Explorer awards, organised by charity Global Action Plan. Water Explorer is an online programme for schools and youth groups and sets a range of water-based challenges for 8 to 14 year olds to highlight the importance of water conservation on a global level. Children learn about the amount of water each person uses, known as a 'water footprint', find out how they can reduce their own and help others to do the same. Redfield's project started with a water festival on World Oceans Day in June, with the school's eco team leading activities with parents, carers and children to show them facts about water usage at home and the water needed to produce food and clothes.
The team also tackled Water Explorer challenges, involving students from different year groups. Year 4 took on the challenge of convincing as many people as possible to save water, creating informative leaflets. Redfield Educate Together was one of 566 teams in the competition and, amazingly, the other two national finalists were also Bristol/S.Glos-based: Park Primary School in Kingswood and Horfield C of E Primary. Each school presented a project to a panel of expert judges from GAP, Anglian Water, STEM Learning and sponsors HSBC in the final at Canary Wharf in London. Redfield's win brought them £500 for the school. Global Action Plan head of schools Luke Wynne said: “I have been so impressed and inspired by the leadership and commitment our young Water Explorers have shown in helping to transform our world for the better.”
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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC
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AST month, I was lucky enough to be invited along to the opening of Yoko Ono’s Interventions/2 exhibition at the Georgian House in Bristol. For me, the most interesting part of Yoko Ono’s exhibition was Arising, a collaborative piece of work between sexual violence service Safe Link, domestic abuse service Next Link and curator and artist Jimmy Galvin. The powerful artwork focuses on 65 survivors who have used the victim services and their experience of domestic and sexual abuse. I would encourage everyone to go and see this exhibition; the artwork features just the women’s eyes and, in their own handwriting, they tell their story of abuse or of recovery or both. It’s important that we give survivors a chance to share their
experience and I truly hope that the exhibition encourages other victims to come forward and ask for help. I was especially happy to hear that the Next Link and Safe Link teams have delivered awareness training to museum staff in order to respond to anyone who discloses that they are victims. Since becoming PCC in 2012, it has been a priority of mine to put victims first. Along with my team, I have focused on commissioning tailored support services to help victims of crime and anti-social behaviour. As well as Safe Link, the other providers include adult service Victim Support, enhanced adult support service Swan Advocacy, children and young people provider Young Victims’ Service and Restorative Justice service Resolve West. We will be launching a
campaign this month entitled #BeHeard, which will explore the services I mention above in more detail and why we need to give victims a voice in order for them to cope and recover from their experience. I also wanted to let you know how we continue to support community projects and initiatives that work towards making local people feeling safe. The Road Safety Fund is part of the Police Community Trust and community groups, voluntary organisations, schools and the like can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help improve road safety in their neighbourhoods. With more and more vehicles taking to our roads, education and working together on projects to ensure roads remain safe for all those who use them has never been more important. Avon and
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THESE seasonal photographs were taken by members of Hanham Photographic Society. Wisteria and Sea View were captured by Alan James, and Robin by Richard Hopkins. Members meet every Wednesday evening at 7.45pm at Hanham Methodist Church, Chapel Road, Hanham, BS15 8SD. Besides the evening meetings, the group also enjoys days out, evening outings and walking trips.
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE
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WITH winter closing in and the festive season just around the corner, Bath is gearing up for Christmas. That means lights, shopping, the Christmas Market and Bath on Ice! Just around the corner from the Christmas Market in Victoria Park,
Bath on Ice is returning with a huge outdoor ice rink giving skaters loads of space to learn to skate or show off their skills. Lights, music and plenty of fun! Next door to the rink the popular Glow Mini-Golf will also be back again, with the trees beautifully lit up after dark
and visitors playing with glow-inthe-dark golf balls. And after all that fun in the crisp winter air, the warm glow of the rink-side Alpine Bar offers wood-fired pizzas, deluxe hot chocolates and a full range of festive drinks. Bath on Ice (15th Nov to 5th
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n HANHAM ATHLETIC FC Match reports Hanham Athletic v Gala Wilton October 19 Gala Wilton hit another four goals in a 4-1 win at home to Hanham Athletic. They only managed the one in the first 45 minutes and that came after 8 minutes from across that was headed back across goal and Ryan Dobbins was there to head home. Early in the second half Gala scored a second this time it came from a corner that the visitors keeper tried to collect but missed it altogether and it left Shay Lyons with a simple tap in. Hanham hit back with a solo effort from Connor Hartley who broke down the wing cut in and fired the ball home. The home side made it 3-1 when Dobbins broke down the flank squared the ball across to Jay Dare to finish it off. The home side netted a fourth on 84 minutes when a Kieran Bryce-Ingles through ball found Martin Smith to hammer it home. Hanham Athletic v Hardwicke October 12 Just the one goal at Hardwicke who hosted Hanham Athletic. A fairly even game in which both sides put in plenty of effort. The first opportunity fell to Hardwicke’s James Ratcliffe on 6 minutes but he hit his shot just wide of the goal. The visitors made several good breaks down the left flank with some very good crosses zipping across the
Hardwicke goal but each time the home defence managed to get them clear. In the 29th minute Paul Carter’s effort was hit straight at Hanham keeper Ashley Bamford. Hanham’s Conor Hartley rounded several Hardwicke players in a drive at goal and got to the edge of the box before a last-ditch tackle took the ball away. Then just before the break Hardwicke’s Kieran Squires failed to get his header on target from a corner. Hanham forced a corner in the first minute of the second half but the home defence cleared upfield from the cross. 5 minutes into the second half Hardwicke’s Kieran Tracey and Hanham’s Jack Fry clashed after a tackle and both received a red card for the incident. From the free kick which went Hardwicke’s way Paul Carter’s kick was spilled by Hanham keeper Ashley Bamford but they scrambled the ball clear. A good move by the home side on 55 minutes was finished off by Will Matthews to give the home side the lead. A few minutes later Ratcliffe cut into the box from the left but hit his shot straight at Bamford. There was plenty of effort from both sides for the remainder
Player profile of the game but the score-line remained 1-0. October 12 Hanham Vets beat Fry's 7-4 (no game for the reserves) October 19 Hanham Vets beat AFC Grace 5-3. Reserves lost 6-2 to Longwell Green.
Ash Bamford Goalkeeper. Better known to all as Bammy. Back in the Hanham 1st Team where he belongs after having a short spell in our reserves last season not only playing in goal but also as a centre-half. Good shot stopper and good all round kicking is his attributes within the game of football.
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We are looking for a person with gardening skills and experience that can oversee our new project; supporting people with learning disabilities to make over and maintain a communal garden area.
You will need to be passionate about gardening and have vision and creativity. You must also be able to encourage and support our members to be included fully with the project. 3 hrs p/w flexible for 25 weeks. £12 hour.
Request an application form laura@keynshammencap.org.uk Tel: 0117 9865659 To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk Keynsham & District Mencap Society offer social and leisure opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities.
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Upcoming events in November: • See clearly with cataract surgery, a talk provided by Mr Rafik Girgis, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon – Monday 4 November, 6pm – 8pm • Weight loss mini consultation with Mr James Hewes, Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon – Wednesday 6 November, 6pm – 8pm • Weight loss mini consultation with Mr Alan Osborne, Consultant Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon – Wednesday 13 November, 6pm – 8pm • Lower urinary tract symptoms and new treatments for enlarged prostate, a talk provided by Professor Hashim Hashim, Consultant Urological Surgeon – Thursday 21 November, 6pm – 8pm To book your place at an event please contact our private treatment advisors by emailing info@spirebristol.com or call 0117 980 4080.
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n BOWLS Keynsham Bowling Club THE combination of plenty of rain plus some sunshine has made the playing surface of the bowling green in the park look the best it’s been for a number of months. What a pity it is closed season! Club captain Carm Riccio has been reviewing the events of the men in the last six months. They did very well in reaching the quarter finals of the Turnbull Cup and also getting into the third round of the National Two Rink competition. We were particularly proud that our men’s club champion, Paul Harsant, narrowly lost in the semi-final of the Somerset Champion of Champions competition. In the September edition of the Voice, we included reports from the various team captains. One that was overlooked was that of the Friday Triples League, where we finished top with the highest total of aggregate scores since the inauguration of the league. As the league fixtures finish, some of the men depart for their annual tour, and this year 24 of them were based in a hotel in Worcester and played matches against local sides. As one season finishes, the planning for the next one is under way as match secretary Tony Hunter starts to compile the fixture list for 2020. Our lady captain was delighted to report that the ladies won the North Somerset league for the second consecutive year and came second in the Mendip league, this being a big improvement on the previous season, when they finished bottom.
Frys Bowling Club FRYS closed their 2019 season with a presentation dinner, where trophies were handed out to the winners of the club’s competitions. In the Triples, runners-up Mike Barling, Pete Rumble and Roger Loader just missed out in one of the closest competitions ever, with Malcolm Hanks, Terry Vickery and Christopher Day taking the title and Terry securing his fifth triples title. The Pairs saw a dominant performance as runners-up Ken Stewart and Roger Loader fell a long way behind in the first half of the game, with Steve Buck and Jonathan Day taking an easy win, picking up a maximum 8 shots in the
process. The Two Wood final has been delayed due to the green being closed early. In the Novice, Mike Cox played Pete Rumble, with Mike Cox taking his first title. The Handicap was won by Roger Loader, 20 years after his first title, with Jonathan Day taking the runners-up spot. The Championship final was a tight game, with Geoff Kershaw taking the title and Stephen Day getting the runners-up trophy. For more information about the club, or if you wish to apply for membership, call secretary Christopher Day on 01225 872959, email frysbowlsclub@gmail.com or visit www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com. Training and equipment will be provided. You can also follow the club on Twitter: @FrysBowls
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Teen boxers show fighting spirit SIX young boxers competed in an international showcase in Ireland. Brothers Callum and Bradley Smith , Bailey Phillips, Jack Oram, Taylor Andrews and Sharaz Amin competed for Downend Boxing Club across several classes in the annual Celtic International Box Cup. First up was Jack Oram who gave away a significant age and experience deficit against Irish champion Kedlyn Roche, who took a points decision. Next up was Bailey Phillips, who was unlucky to suffer a deep cut to his right eyebrow during an accidental head clash with Waterford boxer Jordan Halpin. The injury was treated between rounds but the Downend coaches had to withdraw him from the competition on safety grounds. Taylor Andrews then took to the ring to represent the Fishponds-based club against Ali Akbar, from Bury. Taylor lost a
close split decision. Bradley Smith faced Mykey Broughton from Birmingham and took a close first round but the Midlander came at Bradley with heavy attacks that saw Bradley wrestled to the floor and struck. Broughton took a points decision, which was followed by a formal objection to officials by the Downend team manager. Callum had better luck in his semi-final against Portugal’s Carlos DeSilva, with classy boxing from taking a unanimous decision. In his final, Callum was up against John O’Meara, from the Dale Youth club of London. After a phenomenal contest, the judges were split and the gold went to London. Downend coach Craig Turner said: "I am delighted by the team's performance. There was some bad luck this year, however the team took it on the chin and behaved impeccably. That’s what it’s all about."
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After 24 years Fabio Barbers will be refurbishing 613 Fishponds Road. Starting from the 28th October and relaunching for our Grand Opening on 25th November. During this refurb Fabio and Tom will be working from Giacomo and Sons 252 Church Road, St George, BS5 8AF with Fabio’s Brothers Roberto and Marco. This will keep an option open for clients to see Fabio and Tom whilst the refurb is happening.
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Keynsham win thrilling cup tie on penalties KEYNSHAM Town are up to 13th in the Premier Division of the Toolstation League with several games in hand over the clubs around them. The Ks are also in the next round of the Somerset Premier Cup after a battling performance at Clevedon. Keynsham came from behind twice with goals from Craig Wilson and Adey Harvey and then took a 3-2
lead six minutes from time, thanks to Sam Downes’ overhead kick, only to concede a late equaliser. The game went to penalties, which Keynsham won 5-4 to set up a home tie against Bridgwater Town in the next round. Fixtures for the coming month are as follows: Saturday November 2 - Westbury United (H) 3pm (but due to a recent floodlight failure, watch for announcements)
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