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'Help us protect green belt' PEOPLE in Hanham and Longwell Green are being urged to join a campaign group to help fend off development on green space in the area. About 116 households are members of Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society, an active group fighting against plans to build on protected spaces. They say they would like to increase their membership which costs just £5 per household per year - in order to give them greater power to campaign and lobby against proposals which would see much of the green belt in the area obliterated. The call comes as the society awaits news on controversial plans to build 96 homes on Hanham Cricket Club and another 105 houses on green belt land further along Abbots Road. Chairman Alan Jones said the pressure to build so many new homes made this a challenging time for the organisation. Turn to Page 2
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Fitting tributes for centenary Large numbers of people turned out in Hanham and other centres across the area on Remembrance Day to mark the centenary of the Armistice. PAGES 4 & 5
Spots galore as Pudsey inspires Schools and nurseries in Hanham and Longwell Green pulled out all the stops for Children in Need 2018. PAGES 6 & 7
Beauty queen backs event Little Eva is joined by twins Harvey and Harry to prepare for their nativity play which will be performed in front of parents and grandparents. The three-year-olds will be joined by a further 80 children at Hanham Toddlers Pre-School for their annual festive extravaganza, which also includes singing and an organist. The tots will perform two shows, on December 11 and 13, at their base at Hanham Methodist Church.
Miss Great Britain Kobi-Jean Cole was guest of honour at an event at Longwell Green Community Centre organised by fundraiser Frankie Johns for Dementia UK. PAGE 10
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'Hanham is a lovely From Page 1 "Hanham is a lovely place to live with sites like Hanham Court dating back to the Domesday Book. The green belt helps separate our villages into their own intimate areas. If all that land was built on, where would Hanham end and Longwell Green start? "These days everyone needs open space, even people who are just driving through. It's so important these days for people's well-being." Mr Jones, who has been chairman for 15 months, described the possibility of homes on the green belt in Abbots Road as a very real prospect. "It does appear a positive threat," he said. "Despite all the housing that is going on at the moment, the greater Hanham and Longwell Green area still has to provide 1,300 homes in the next 20
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years. There will always be pressure to build on the green belt." Mr Jones said he appreciates the nation has to build more homes but says the society is pushing for brownfield sites. "If they build homes on the cricket club and Abbots Road, it would completely change the character of the area. We would lose our open countryside - it would be decimated. "As a society we've been pressing for the old Kleeneze site in Hanham to be designated as a brownfield developable site. It's now been taken over by Homes England which is the right organisation to deliver modern, innovative accommodation. "Do people need three or four bedroomed detached or semidetached homes in the green belt? No, they need affordable accommodation near shops, transport links and facilities. This is what the Kleeneze site offers."
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y place to live - let's keep it that way' Mr Jones said any move to allow homes in Abbots Road would have a "domino effect". "If it happens, they would have to improve the road network as it's currently too narrow. Once that happens, it will enable a lot more housing, including behind Pearsall Road." The call to boost membership was made by the society during their AGM where more than 50 people packed into Hanham Hall to find out the latest news on development threats. It follows a move by green belt landowner - referred to in a document as a Mr F Francis - to remove the land's special protection. Last year he hired commercial property specialists Colliers International to put forward his case, which, if successful, would pave the way for him to find a developer. Colliers made representations to the West of England Joint Spatial Plan - which sets out a
blueprint for future development which will help meet housing demands for the next 20 years - stating reasons why both sites in Abbots Road should be earmarked for development. The society also put forward representations to the plan stating why the land should retain its green belt status. As explained to the meeting, the outcome of the plan is as yet unknown, and will need to be examined by independent government planning inspectors at a series of public hearings, expected to start in May. Once adopted the JSP will guide South Gloucestershire Council, as well as three neighbouring authorities, in the development of their own Local Plan and should indicate whether any move to build on Hanham green belt is likely to be approved. The landowner has approached the trustees of Hanham Community Centre,
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which owns the cricket club, and offered to build new facilities further along Abbots Road if they sell their current site. Trustees were invited to the society's AGM but were unable to attend and instead sent a letter from chairman Kevin Lawrence which was read out. It said trustees were looking to redevelop the community centre to "provide first class facilities for the people of Hanham" and went on to say: "To achieve this goal the trustees have been engaged in a number of potential projects that could enable this; some of these involving changes to and/or relocation of our sports ground. However, I would stress, all such discussions are currently exploratory and without commitment." Mr Jones said: "It's great the trustees want to improve facilities, and the community centre does need upgrading. But the question is how are they
going to pay for that? They have a big asset in the cricket club." Mr Jones said anyone who appreciates the open space surrounding Hanham should consider joining the society. "We are a strongly united group and would welcome further membership including any expertise to help us push our case forward. We want likeminded people to come together to form the right resistance to this threat. "We do a lot of work behind the scenes, analysing complex documents and putting forward our case to protect the green belt. These developers are pretty cute so we feel we've got to be on the ball. Greater numbers will give us more power, bigger clout and will make us a stronger force to be reckoned with." You can find out more about joining Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society by visiting the website www. hanhamgreenbelt.co.uk
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Armistice centenary: Hanham pays respects PEOPLE in Hanham paid their respects on Armistice Day to those who have fallen in the line of duty. The annual service at the war memorial at Hanham Community Centre drew hundreds of men, women and children who wore their poppies with pride. This year's service was particularly poignant as it marked the centenary of the end of the First World War. Wreaths from various organisations and individuals were laid including ones from the Royal British Legion, the Labour Party, MP Chris Skidmore, South Gloucestershire Council, Hanham and Hanham Abbots parish councils, Hanham Youth Centre, Hanham History Society and Hanham WI. Clay poppies made by various local scouting and guiding groups were placed along the walkway leading to the memorial. The service was conducted by the Reverend Peter Cook from Hanham Baptist Church with several other church representatives addressing the audience and leading prayers, tributes and hymns. The Last Post, played by young trumpeter Matthew Mackerras, was followed by a two minute silence. The Reverend James Jang, from Hanham United Reform Church, remarked on how pleased he was to see so many people turn up to pay their respects. Following the service, refreshments were served in the community centre.
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The service at Hanham war memorial attracted hundreds
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Pedal power for Pudsey Pyjama run is the best fun! PUPILS at The Meadows Primary School held a record number of activities for Children in Need and raised £381.96. The day was organised by children on the school council, which has been introduced by headteacher Joy Mounter to give the youngsters a voice. A highlight was a Pyjama Run around the Bitton school's field. A cake sale and wearing spotty clothes were among the other fundraisers. Mrs Mounter said: "Part of our new school vision is to create memorable experiences for our children, who are at the heart of everything we do. "We are seeing great improvements in lessons - all teaching and learning is now good and our results have rocketed - but we also want children to have fun at our inclusive school."
A SCHOOLBOY has raised more than £300 for Children in Need after embarking on a 25 mile cycle ride. Alistair Combe pedalled from his home in Longwell Green to Bath, despite the fact the furthest he had previously managed was 15 miles. Fuelled by a supply of jelly beans, the eight-year-old went through the Two Tunnels to Midford and via country roads to Limpley Stoke before picking up the canal path back into Bath and returning home on the railway path. Mum Martine said: "Alistair made steady progress along the Bristol-Bath railway path into Bath, and was especially speedy cycling through the Two Tunnels between Bath and Midford. "Changing gears proved tricky in the cold with gloves on but fortunately we didn’t encounter many hills!" Alistair, a pupil at Longwell Green Primary School, and his
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mum stopped for an early lunch and a well-deserved hot chocolate to warm up near the Dundas Aquaduct and managed to avoid cycling into the canal on the narrow path back towards Bath. Martine said: "Cycling through Bath proved challenging with some busy on-road sections and hundreds of pedestrians laden with shopping randomly stepping into the road, but Alistair cycled exceptionally well and we safely rejoined the Bristol-Bath railway path for the homeward stretch. With tiring legs Alistair insisted on a few more jelly bean breaks, before making it home midafternoon. "It was something he took upon himself to do and he was determined to see it through. Alistair was very upbeat and
positive and the whole thing and didn't even seem to tire. He paced himself and finished with a smile."
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n NEWS Christchurch PreSchool, left, had a visit from Pudsey. The pre-school also held a cake sale and raised £103.79 Pudsey visited Mama Bear’s Hanham Hall day nursery, below, where children and staff were involved in a variety of fundraising activities
Betsy, Nathan and George were among the tots at Hanham Toddlers Pre-School who raised £115.50 from a dress down day for Children in Need. Pudsey was supplied courtsey of Filtonbased employer Motability Operations
Pupils at Cadbury Heath Primary School raised more than £100 for Children in Need
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Your chance to do good IN JUST over a month, we’ll be planning our New Year celebrations, and thinking of changes we might want to make in 2019. Local family charity, Home Start Bristol asks parents and grandparents what better way to kick-start the New Year than with a new challenge that can benefit both you, and others in your area? Home Start Bristol is coming to Kingswood this January to run its popular, accredited Volunteer Preparation training course. The course runs for 36 hours over nine weeks. Course times are designed to tie in with school hours and volunteers are asked to attend one day a week. Beverley Symonds, Home Start Bristol’s scheme manager, said: “When you volunteer for Home Start Bristol, you’ll be a lifeline for a family: helping them get back on their feet and develop the skills they need to cope in the future. Our preparation courses
equip new volunteers with everything they need to support a family. The courses are really interactive, great fun and you’ll meet a group of new, like-minded people. In recent questionnaires, 100% of trained volunteers would recommend the course to a friend. Another bonus is that it’s Level 2 accredited and can be a great stepping stone to future careers”. Home Start Bristol is an independent registered charity supporting struggling families with at least one child under five. It recruits and trains volunteers, and matches them with families. Home Start Bristol’s mission is to make a lasting and positive impact on the development of children, and the health and welfare of the family. If you would like to become a Home-Start Bristol volunteer, visit the website: www. homestartbristol.org.uk or phone 0117 950 1170.
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Warmley Park School gets a £5.8m revamp THE expansion of Warmley Park School has been completed, thanks to a £5.8 million investment backed by South Gloucestershire Council. The overall redevelopment at Warmley Park includes an extension to provide the new post-16 accommodation and facilities and refurbishment to enhance accessibility. Further improvements include better external areas, play facilities and car parking, as well as the provision of new and enhanced specialist facilities for design technology/practical science, drama and dance, art and food technology accessible to all children across the age range including sixth form. South Gloucestershire Council faces considerable and increasing cost pressures around provision for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Some children need to be transported to more distant special school provision, at an average cost £20,000 a year. The council wants to address this issue by providing more SEND places in the area. The funding for the upgrades comes in addition to investment into three SEND projects over the next three years, which will result in Warmley Park providing additional pre-school places for children with Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Council leader Toby Savage, who is also the Cabinet Member for Schools, visited Warmley Park last month to see the final stages of work and to talk to head teacher Lisa Parker, staff and students, He said: “It is fantastic that this ambitious project has been completed.”
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Miss GB backs dementia charity event MISS Great Britain was guest of honour at a charity bash at Longwell Green Community Centre. The event was organised and hosted by charity campaigner John Billitteri, also known as singer Frankie Johns, in aid of Dementia UK and raised a total of £2,350. About 175 people attended the afternoon to listen to the many singers on the bill including Mark Stacey, who goes by the stage name of Beaver, former X-Factor contestant Marissa Billitteri, Naomi, Revel, Roland Smith, Dave Dean, Joe Solo and duo Different Beat. Miss Great Britain, 23-year-old Kobi-Jean Cole from Kingswood, also lent her support, adding a touch of glamour to proceedings. John, who lives in Kingswood, said: "I knew we would raise a lot of money but not as much as that. It's fantastic! "I've been inundated with
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Step forward for AEK Boco's plan for floodlights THE results of a public consultation into potential changes at Greenbank Playing Field have been published. South Gloucestershire Council has been seeking the views of local people before making a decision on whether to allow AEK Boco to seek planning permission for eight 15m high floodlights, 1.8m fencing and two covered stands for about 100 people. If permission is given, the club can then apply for planning consent and a further consultation will take place. The report concludes
that there is a "great deal of support" for the club's contribution to the local community, especially in terms of positive activities for young people. The report also acknowledges there are a number of concerns about the plans which include noise, anti-social behaviour and increased traffic. Other issues include light pollution from floodlights and fears of reduced public access. You can read the full report at https:// consultations.southglos.gov. uk/consult.ti/Greenbank18/ consultationHome
IT'S beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Hanham has been getting in gear for December's festivities by preparing the Christmas tree which takes pride of place every year on the roundabout at the gateway to the area. As part of the Love Hanham High Street initiative, Mat and Jake from John Wood's Cycles have been busy collecting the tree, taking it to the roundabout and setting it up. They will also do the same with mini trees outside numerous shops and businesses along the High Street. Nicola Barlett, who runs the Eclectic Gift Shop and helps with the Love Hanham High Street initiative, said: "They're high street heroes." You can get into the festive spirit by visiting Hanham Christmas Fair on Saturday December 1 from 3-6pm.
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MP: I'm reassured on Cossham's future MP Chris Skidmore has visited Cossham Hospital to discuss the temporary closure of its popular birth centre. The Kingswood MP said he wanted to press home the importance of the centre reopening as soon as possible. North Bristol NHS Trust, which runs the unit, told Mr Skidmore that the decision was taken due to the high number of women needing induction of labour at Southmead Maternity Unit, as a result of the introduction of a new national policy to reduce stillbirths. The temporary closure will ensure appropriate levels of midwives and staff. Mr Skidmore met North Bristol NHS Trust chief executive Andrea Young and other representatives from the trust’s Clinical Services and Women & Children’s Health departments, who assured him that high priority was being given to ensuring the centre will be reopened soon, and that the
MP Chris Skidmore meets staff at Cossham Hospital safety of all women and babies in their care is maintained. The closure has seen women in labour being diverted to Southmead. Six additional maternity beds have been introduced there and more midwives are being recruited. Mr Skidmore said: "When it comes to the safety of newborn babies' lives, it is absolutely crucial that we ensure appropriate staffing levels are
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prompted a mum to launch a petition to ensure it is opened back up as soon as possible. Lauren Pinkett, who gave birth to her two daughters and son there, describes the centre as "absolutely faultless". Her online petition (bit. ly/2CGTxVO) had reached nearly 4,000 names at the time the Voice went to print. Mr Skidmore's likely opponent at the next election, Nicola Bowden-Jones, has been collecting signatures in Kingswood for the campaign. Mr Skidmore said his family has strong links with the historic hospital. "Cossham is a local treasure, and I will always stand up to ensure that it is open to the community, after it was threatened with closure before 2010. I hope that I can continue to help make the case also for additional facilities at Cossham, which has been a beacon of support and healthcare for our local community."
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Rotary gives lifesaving device to centre
KINGSWOOD Rotary Club has handed over a life-saving device to a popular activities centre. Members presented the Park Centre in Kingswood with a defibrillator as part of their work in the community. The centre, which was previously the Park School, hires out various rooms for events, clubs and parties and is wellused by members of the community. This is the fourth defibrillator that Kingswood Rotary Club has provided – the others have been installed at Kingswood, Warmley and Hanham community centres. Funding for the machine was provided through a grant from Leidos, an American technology/logistics company with a team based at Emersons Green. Kingswood Rotary Club liaised with the company and arranged training for the staff on the use of defibrillators and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is when the heart ceases to pump blood around the body, and unless action is taken very quickly the result will be death or brain damage. Each year around 60,000 people in the UK will suffer from SCA . A victim of SCA will survive if a defibrillator is available to electrically shock the heart back into a normal rhythm, but speed is essential - survival rate falls by around 10 per cent for every minute that defibrillation is delayed. To find out more about Kingswood Rotary Club, contact Harvey Henson on 07753 612225.
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Ava grows her hair - so she can give it to charity
Ava grew her hair as long as possible before donating it to the Princess Trust
"She'd heard that someone else at her school had donated her hair and came home one day and told us that's what she wanted to do," she said. "We didn't think she'd stick at growing her hair and that she'd get bored and have it cut but she didn't - she was adamant that's what she wanted to do.
"She was growing it for about a year as she'd always kept it quite short. I think she's amazing. She is a very kind and thoughtful girl and I'm so proud of her." Carol, who lives in Hanham
with Ava's grandad Andy, said: "It has taken Ava well over a year to grow her hair but it is something she has been determined to do. We are very proud of her and think she is incredibly brave."
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SHE may be just nine years old but already Ava Bywater is determined to help others. When the Hanham youngster heard about a girl at school who donated her locks to a charity which supplies wigs for children who have lost hair through cancer she thought she'd like to do the same. There was just one problem Ava's hair was too short. But that didn't put the Hanham Abbots junior school pupil off, she just patiently spent the next year growing it. When Ava thought it was long enough to send to the Princess Trust she enlisted the help of her nanny Carol Culver who luckily is a hairdresser. Then, in front of her family, including her 12-year-old brother Ellis, Carol proceeded to cut Ava's locks off ready to send to the charity. Mum Emily said Ava had got a taste for helping others after Ellis recently raised £400 for the Young Carers charity by running three miles around Warmley.
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THIS month's images from members of Hanham Photographic Society really invoke the winter season. Steel Art, above, is by Ray Newton while the Young Reindeer, right, is by Diane Williams. You can find the group at Hanham Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. The church is in Chapel Road, Hanham, just off the High Street. Visit www.hanhamphoto.org.uk to find out more.
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RECYCLING bags could soon disappear from the streets of Hanham and Longwell Green. South Gloucestershire Council wants to stop providing the green and white heavy-duty bags, currently used by many residents for cardboard, plastic and metal recycling. Instead, all recyclable waste would be collected from boxes. The council says it can save around £100,000 per year by phasing out bags, which usually only last a year to 18 months before they need to be replaced. It says there are strong environmental reasons to stop using the bags, which are made from non-recyclable plastic, imported from China and shed fragments into the environment as they deteriorate. The council considered scrapping recycling bags three years ago but decided against it after concerns were raised by older and disabled residents. Since then, it says, weekly collections have made storing recyclable waste easier and the assisted collections service has more capacity. The consultation is open until January 25 and a decision is due by March. To take part, visit the council’s consultation webpage at bit.ly/2POqo1T, pick up a paper copy of the survey from libraries or One Stop Shops, call 01454 868154 or email consultation@ southglos.gov.uk.
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE
Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm feels the heat THE exceptionally hot and dry summer this year hit Christmas tree growers at Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm particularly hard, causing thousands of baby trees to die during the relentless drought and scorching weather. “We saved what we could,” said Simon Maughan, “But the ground was utterly parched and we have to use water responsibly.” The heat was felt right across Europe, and
industry experts believe that almost an entire season’s crop of Christmas trees has been lost, with Denmark, Germany and Poland being the areas hit the worst. A systematic replanting programme has already begun (see picture), but as Simon admits, “It won’t cover all our losses – we’ll just have to write 2018 off as a bad year.” “Customers mustn’t worry about tree shortages, however,” says Simon. “It takes at least 6 years for a Christmas tree to grow to the appropriate height, so the affects of this heatwave will not be felt before 2023.” A silver lining, perhaps, is that because of the heat, many Christmas trees this year are showing first-class foliage. Another Europe-wide phenomenon this year is the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May. “We can no longer hold people’s information without their consent, which means that this year there will be no Christmas cards sent out to our customers. Rest assured we’ll be back in 2019 – all you have to do is enter our free Christmas Raffle, in which three £100 shopping vouchers are up for grabs.” With the drought behind them, hundreds of Christmas Trees now await harvest at Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm. Nordman Firs continue to be their biggest seller, with
the Norwegian Spruces a close second. “The benefit of a freshly cut tree is that it will last much longer once you bring it into the house. The latest research still tells us that it is worth watering a cut tree after it has been felled, particularly for Norwegian Spruce, because it keeps the foliage glossier for much longer.” Eager customers wanting to reserve their trees for later cutting are welcome at the Christmas Tree Farm from late November onwards. Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm is open until Christmas Eve, 9am-5pm every day. “Choose and Cut” runs for as long as stocks last. Prices start from just £20. www.frenchaychristmastreefarm.co.uk
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n ADVERTISING FEATURE A NEW procedure that could revolutionise the treatment of prostate cancer is being pioneered at a Bristol Hospital. A special hydro gel injected into the patient can mean they are exposed to a much lower dose of radiation during their treatment which, in turn, can result in far fewer side effects such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. The gel, SpaceOAR, is a minimally invasive, water-based hydrogel which lasts for the duration of radiation treatment - up to three months - before being naturally absorbed into the body before passing through the patient’s urine within six months. The gel is injected between the prostate and the rectum increasing the space between the two by an average of 1cm. This space moves the rectum out of the zone of radiation and spares the bowel from irradiation. Professor Amit Bahl, Clinical Oncologist and Clinical Director at Spire Oncology Centre South West in Almondsbury, explained: “The potential side-effects from
radiation exposure are a major concern for men who are given the option of radiotherapy. “SpaceOAR hydrogel is important as it will help give men the confidence that, not only are we doing our best to treat the cancer, we are protecting their long-term quality of life from bowel, urinary and sexual dysfunction.” He was supported by Prof Raj
Persad, a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Spire Bristol Hospital, who said: “A number of recent improvements, such as intensitymodulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and the more recent addition of image guidance, have allowed us to be more accurate in the delivery of the radiation to the prostate. “Its immediate proximity to the prostate makes the rectum the primary organ at risk (OAR)
during radiation therapy. Too much radiation exposure can result in long-term side-effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, incontinence, bleeding, and mucus discharge. “Oncologists and Urologists are always working together to provide patients with better treatment plans and reduced long-term complications. The introduction of the SpaceOAR gel, which is clinically proven to lower radiation exposure to the surrounding organs and tissues, is a real step in the right direction. “The clinical studies have shown that not only does the gel spare the bowel, it also has positive benefits in reducing urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction (for men who were sexually potent prior to treatment), giving men their life back following treatment.” Professor Bahl added: “In the near future, hydrogel spacing will enable us to push our radiotherapy planning and delivery systems harder, eventually reducing the number of radiotherapy sessions from 20 to 5.”
Men’s Health At Spire Healthcare, we have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing specialist care for men with prostate, penile, testicular and bladder problems. This may include problems such as difficulty with fertility, erections, prostate cancer and prostate disease, testicular lumps and other male specific conditions. A full list of treatments available at Spire Bristol can be found on our website www.spirebristol.com.
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Wartime love story proves a big success
I WAS just a teenager when I first walked into the ‘Cherry Art Center’, then only a tiny shop in Oldland Common opposite the Oldland Village Club (before they moved to the much bigger place in Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green). It was run by picture framer Martyn Holehouse and his artist wife Lynne Holehouse. Lynne was primarily a watercolour painter and taught art classes from the shop several times a week, an artist of considerable talent who had even made it through to the finals of the major TV show ‘Watercolour Challenge’. So the story goes, on my first visit I managed to convince Lynne to let me have a set of artist chalk pastels on the promise to pay them once I sold the picture I wanted to create. As a budding artist I became a regular at the shop for everything from art materials to picture framing and advice from Martyn and Lynne. I was only one of many who came to rely upon their presence in the community for all art matters. My first solo exhibition was arranged on a such shoestring budget and would not have been possible if it had not been for Martyn’s generosity in framing all of my work free of charge. I was fortunate as an artist to gain some successes with awards and exhibitions but I’m not sure that any of it would have been possible at all without their support. In 2009 they moved from Longwell Green to start a new gallery and studio in Bude, the small seaside resort town in north Cornwall. Their business has gone from strength to strength over the years but they will always be missed in Longwell green. A selection of Lynnes paintings can be seen in our gallery on Hanham High Street.
AUTHOR Derek Payne has been overwhelmed by the success of his first book, a true love story set in the First World War. His book signing at Vincent Brown's art gallery, based at Art-i-me in High Street, Hanham, saw scores of people queuing for copies of Letters to Doberitz. Interest in the book was helped by recent coverage on BBC Points West. Derek, a semi-retired entrepreneur, inventor and poet from High Littleton, said: "The book signing was a huge success, to the point that Derek signs a book for Gail Wootton who we sold out of hardback came from Downend to buy a copy. copies long before the close! Vincent Brown, who runs the art "The interest in my book shop in Hanham, and who was exploded after the BBC coverage responsible for the book's cover last week and the response since design. has been humbling, as have the The book signing was held on first readers' reviews, so things November 10 to coincide with are going very well so far for my celebrations to mark the 100th first novel." anniversary of the signing of the The great-grandson of the characters Derek writes about is Armistice.
Written by Vincent Brown manager of Artime.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Saturday December 1 n 10.30am-12noon, Christmas coffee morning and sale, organised by Christ Church Hanham Mothers’ Union in aid of Caring at Bristol, Christ Church Hanham Church Hall. £2.50 to include coffee/tea and a mince pie. Saturday December 1 n Hanham Christmas Fair, High Street, 3-6pm.
Regular events n Hanham Tennis Club Adult Play - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.3011am. Club nights - Tuesday & Thursday 7-10pm. Beginners coaching session - Wednesday 7-8pm. New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for further details including junior coaching: www. hanhamtennisclub.co.uk
n Hanham Tennis Club Adult Play - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.3011am. Club nights - Tuesday & Thursday 7-10pm. Beginners coaching session Wednesday 7-8pm. New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for further details including junior coaching: www.hanhamtennisclub.co.uk
Mondays
n Pilates, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10am-10.55 and 11.15am to 12.15, Contact John Hennessy on 07837 302 678.
n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2.50 and HCC Membership. 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 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. Tel Debi: 07807460856; email: fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com n Hanham WI (Afternoon) meets second Monday every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30 to 4pm. New members always welcome. Moira 07813 140691 n Tai Chi , Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10-11am and 11am-noon. Contact Vicki Siggens on 01454 616624 or email: vickisiggens@google.com n New Pilates Classes. Tue 11.45-12.45 North Common Wed 11.30 – 12.30 Hanham Fri 9.30 – 10.30 Hanham.Please bring a mat. £36 for 6 week booking Contact Jenny 07784 271249. www.pilates4posture. co.uk n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2. Contact Sonja Sillay on 07841 610864 or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We are a group who love to stitch! We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroider 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 Fitness, Hanham
Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 7pm-8pm, cost £5 per class. Contact Celena Lewis 07525 214755 or email: celena45lewis@ yahoo.co.uk 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 10.30 -11.15am, Zumba Gold, low impact, St Aidan's Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. gets results. TRY FOR FREE: Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Low Impact Zumba Fitness, 6.15 - 7.15pm St Aidans Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ Cost: £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk
Tuesdays
n Hanham Tennis Club – Club Night Tennis – 7.00pm – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner class in Kingswood Community Centre ,11am. Come along to a free first class to find out more. www. taoist.org/uk for more info or call Crispin on 07407 175127 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 Real Fitness, Hanham
Hanham Library What’s On Teenage Reading Group Hanham Library has a teenage reading group called “Bookwurms”. If you are in school year 7 or above, we would love you to come along monthly on a Saturday between 10:30 and 11:30 to meet new friends and discuss book-related stuff! The next meeting is on Saturday 22nd December. Mondays FREE Bounce & Rhyme - for
babies and preschool children, 10:30-11:00 (except Bank holidays). Coffee Morning -10.30-12.00 Tuesdays FREE Story & Rhyme Time - for preschool children,10:30-11:00 am all year around. Coffee Morning - 10.30-12.00 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday - 11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group - 3rd Tuesday, 11.30-12.30
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Thursdays 3:45-5:00, FREE Adult Craft Group Every Saturday Coffee Morning - 10:00-12:00 Saturday Monthly Events FREE Chatterbooks. December 8th, 10:30-11:30 December 15th FREE Lego Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in), 10:3011:30 every 4 weeks December 22nd FREE Bookwurms (KS3)
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Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 9.30am-11am every week, cost £6.80 per class. Contact: Sarah Buscemi on 0117 9327533 Diet and fitness classes. Aerobic exercise suitable for all levels and abilities. n Yoga, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10.15am11.30am. Contact: Vivien Tallis on 07801550842. Gentle stretches to improve flexibility, relaxation and well being - Drop in sessions. Suitable for beginners n Craft Buddies, Hanham 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 Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite. 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Please contact Natasha on 07515 460052. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. Warm friendly group - everyone welcome. n Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk 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 Weight Watchers, Hanham Tabernacle United Reform Church, 9.30-10.30am, every week Contact Alice on 07904745331. 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, 1.303.30pm. For further info contact Natalie 07762 288112
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n WHAT’S ON No handicaps necessary, male and female members welcome. We are a small friendly amateur club and play on a Tuesday morning. If you would like to join us simply come along to the Bath Approach Course on a Tuesday morning at around 0900hrs and have a chat and find out further information. 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
Wednesdays
n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am,. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or Ali 07837 548913. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly. 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 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 & 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 A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other - such that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. n Weight Watchers, Longwell Green Scout Hut, Longwell Green Comunity Centre, 6.15-7.15pm. Contact Alice on 07904745331. 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 Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Aimed at lower impact with the option to do higher impact. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk 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 8pm, Jive Fusion: Dance classes for beginners upwards mixing LeRoc, ballroom, latin, salsa and stroll. Community Centre, The Arch, High Street, Kingswood, BS15 4AB. Tutor Derek Knapman 07549
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590269. £6 on the door or six sessions for £20. n Hanham Tennis Club Wednesday evening beginners session coaching from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Fully qualified LTA coaching. New players welcome. See http://hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Hanham Photographic Society meet at Hanham Methodist Church every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm New members welcome whether experienced or beginner. Visit hanhamphoto.org.uk for more information.
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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 Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.30am and 11.30am. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Contact Kate 07979 494964. n Zumba Fitness, 9.30 - 10.30am, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uK n Zumba GOLD - lower impact zumba, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre . Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Tiny Tutus, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 10am10.30am. Contact Andrea Spearing on 07969265115 or email: tinytutusbris@outlook.com. Royal Ballet Registered Teacher. n Young at Heart, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, cost £3 per week. 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 Learn to Dance the Ballroom Way, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7pm-7.30pm. Contact David Biggs on 01179782667. at 7:30pm n Modern Sequence Dance Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 7.45pm-11pm, cost £3 per person, £12 per annum and HCC membership. Contact Robin on 0117 9563151. Modern ballroom, Latin and old time sequence dancing. All new sequences taught as well as old favourites - with professional teacher David Biggs (IDTA). Some knowledge of dancing essential. n Slimming World, Hanham
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Community Centre, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Contact Kate 07979 494064. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Pins and needles, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 7.30pm-10pm every 3rd Thursday of the month. Cost £3 per session. Contact Linda on 0117 940 0232. Hints and tips on machine knitting. n Bouncing Bobbins, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 2nd Thursday of the month, cost £12 per annum, contact Kathy Smart on 01179477839 or email kcs1@sky.com.We are a self help lace group that actively promotes lace through the making of traditional and contemporary bobbin, crocheted, knitted, needle, tatted lace and crafts associated with lace. n Weight Watchers, Warmley Community Centre, 10am, every week. Contact Alice on 07904745331. 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 Hanham Tennis Club – Adult coaching for club players, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, fully qualified LTA coaching followed by Club Night Tennis – 7.30 – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. 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 are a very friendly group who
New class!
Yoga for Pregnancy and birth Hanham Community Centre Thursday 6.30-7.45pm £40 for a 4-week block Starts 10th January 2019 Relaxation, gentle stretches for pregnancy aches and pains, pelvic floor exercises, breathing and positions for labour. Come and meet other mums-to-be and relax. Suitable from 14 weeks on.
Contact Sally: 0780 3896268 www.Bristolyogabliss.co.uk sallyogabristol@yahoo.co.uk
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nW HAT’S ON are a very friendly group who love to sing all manner of music. We rehearse at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, then tea. Contact 07971015848. n Bristol Community Cafe every Friday at Longwell Green Community Centre,Shellards Road, 12-3pm. Come join us for a cuppa, a bite to eat, activities and make new friends,everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 for details
Fridays n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2 per week and HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. n Country Lines “A Line Dance Disco”, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, Monthly 8pm11.45pm. Cost £5. Contact Clare on 01179677246 or email:clarelines@ tiscali.co.uk. n Chair Exercise Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1pm1.45pm. Contact Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www. zumbainbristol.co.uk. n Zumba GOLD, lower impact Zumba 10 - 10.45am @ Cadbury Heath Hall, School Road, BS30 8EN (next to co-op, Lamb pub and the library) £3.50 for everyone Contact Philomena on 07966 373089 www.zumbainbristol.co.uk 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 or
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, 7.30PM11.30PM, 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. n Hanham Tennis Club - Junior coaching on Saturdays 9-11am Fully qualified LTA coaching. http://hanhamtennisclub.co.uk n 7.30-10.30pm, Chew Park Badminton Club, St Brendans School, Broomhill Road, Brislington. The club is currently displaced from its home venue, Keynsham Leisure Centre, whilst developments take place. Visitors looking to play competitive badminton in a friendly club are welcome. For further details email chewparkbc@outlook.com or ring Mary on 0117 932 2686.
Sundays n Hanham Tennis Club Club Afternoon Tennis. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, 11am. For details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210.
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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Afternoon WI NOVEMBER brings our Annual General Meeting and it is a time when all posts of our Committee are re-elected. Our highly respected President Myra who has been an admiral leader for three years had previously announced that she wished to retire this year. We will sadly miss her management abilities and everyone I know will want to wish her well as she steps down, though of course Myra will still be present at our future meetings. One of our members, Liz, had been nominated to take on the newly vacant role of President and following the formality of a vote, Liz was duly elected to the top job which she accepted in her uplifting maiden speech with members agreeing that our future will as before, undoubtedly continue in safe hands. Being that our meeting had several formalities it was decided to forgo inviting a speaker on this occasion but we did find time for tea, cakes and a couple of quizzes, not forgetting an
Armistice Day. So here we are, December already, our next meeting has a Christmas theme, why not call in and see us and you’ll be made most welcome, please see our details below or give me a call. In the meantime on behalf of all our members, Merry Christmas everyone! Hanham (Afternoon) Women’s Institute meets the second Monday of every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30-4pm. Telephone contact 0117 932 5852.
Hanham Evening WI WI members created this striking display of knitted poppies on a wall at Hanham Community Centre all-important natter, mainly to discuss the efforts our members had made to commemorate the Great War Centenary. Our photo shows the numerous poppies covering a wall in the entrance of Hanham Community Centre which our members had knitted, sewn and put together by Wendy for
"TIME flies – especially when you’re enjoying yourself - and we certainly did enjoy ourselves". That was the thought in the minds of many members at the branch AGM as they reflected on some memorable and enjoyable moments, events and trips during the last year. From poppy making in Richmond to visiting Shakespeare country to looking on with amazement at the aviation icon that is Concorde – just some of
the memories from the last twelve months. The meeting conducted its normal business which saw some new members elected to the management committee whilst many of the existing members remained in post. When the normal AGM business concluded the branch was introduced to three guests who had joined us for the evening. The first of these was a representative of St Peter's Hospice who was there to receive a donation from the branch for its chosen charity. In thanking the branch for its kindness, she described how the new home at Brentry had been developed and what the new modern facilities had to offer to its patients. We then heard from two speakers who had come along to talk about mental health. This is a particularly important topic, not just to the branch, but to the WI organisation as a whole. This is because at its annual meeting in 2018 National Federation delegates voted to pass a resolution seeking to tackle the stigma associated
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n AROUND THE WIs with mental health problems. The first of these speakers was someone who had first-hand experience of dealing with mental health issues and how difficult it can be to deal with these on a day to day basis. She was followed by a mental health professional who gave us an insight into working within that discipline and the associated problems. Hardy folk of Hanham, and many from further afield, dodged torrential rain storms and strong winds to go along to enjoy the Hanham WI annual autumn fayre in November. The fayre attracted some thirty stalls selling quality items including arts and crafts, garden ornaments, paintings and ornamental lamps, all coming together to make the day a tremendous success. The event was very well supported and people were able to take advantage of some early Christmas shopping, or pick up a bargain or two or just have a chat and socialise with friends over a cup of coffee – and of course a piece of WI cake.
Once again It was very encouraging to hear many stallholders praise the event and reserve tables for next year. The fayre received an unexpected boost this year. Susan Grant, the Asda community champion came along to support the event by not only helping out in the kitchen preparing teas, coffees and bacon rolls but she also, on behalf of Asda, donated a gingerbread house biscuit barrel for the grand raffle. The branch was very pleased to receive this support from Asda. The branch is extremely grateful to everyone that came along and would also like to thank the local businesses and organisations who helped to promote the day. The following morning, Remembrance Sunday, saw a ceremony at the Hanham Cenotaph to remember members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. At the ceremony, a wreath was laid jointly on behalf of Hanham Evening and Hanham Afternoon branches. Christmas is coming and our
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Community champion Susan Grant (at back wearing black and green uniform) working in the kitchen with some of the WI members. thoughts are now turning to our final event of the year which will be our Christmas meal at the Crown, Saltford to which we are all looking forward. And finally, a very merry Christmas and happy new year to all our readers.
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ITH the Christmas period fast approaching, this is the perfect time to reflect on the year so far. This year I was delighted to be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party for Policy and Chair of the newly constituted Conservative Policy Commission by the Prime Minister, working to develop Conservative Party policies that are fit for the future and that can improve the lives of people across our country. As part of the Policy Commission, five Taskforces have been established: Energising our economy, Transforming our public services, Building a fairer society, Sustaining our democracy, and Shaping a Global Britain. This will be an opportunity to trial ideas, but also to allow for a consultative period with the wider public. The Commission’s task forces will undertake the most extensive exercise of policy renewal ever conducted by a party in government. I am proud of the work of the Conservative Policy Commission, which is engaging across the country, listening to party members, communities and businesses, and I hope that this endeavour will help to shape the future thinking of the Conservative party as we approach the start of a new decade, and indeed a decade in government. After seven years in government, our narrative must first be founded on the secure economic base that we have successfully delivered. Employment is at a record high and we have ensured that the lowest earners in
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Ice and the beanstalk TRADITIONALLY the coldest month, February is the beginning of the Beans excitement I always getan Broad – Sow now for whencrop I start to see signs of the end early of winter, and the first tempting indication of to spring ATTEMPTING sow emerging any seedsfrom ground. January atthe this time ofSince year mid is particularly there have been signstemperatures of the difficult, germination Autumn sown bulbs, and even the and light levels are much lower. buds of a Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ that Even the winter hardy varieties I’d almost forgotten about. From ofthat Broad Beans to can struggle if I’m going take some root planted intobefore soil ifitit’s cold cuttingsdirectly this week get’s too large, if I leave much longer it will be too late. Winter is a good time to take root cuttings and get the new plants growing for Spring but we are getting a little late by now. By the end of the month we’ll have the sun setting at around 6pm, that will really lift the spirits of anyone who has a tendency for the Winter blues. I usually have a positive disposition, but this season I have found even myself suffering from the prolonged damp and dark conditions. and wet; they can slow or even also a busy month stopIt’s development entirelywhen if the it comesistoreally starting to sow seeds weather adverse. There’s for this years annuals, nothing worsevegetables, than spending a few and some pounds on more seedsperennials. only to findTothey makerotted sure that gets left have in innothing the ground. out, and tothem manage sowing of soif Giving a helping hand many different I came up you have space plants, in a greenhouse, with a simple but effective system. conservatory or even a window Using little pots or just using sill will be advantageous and elastic bands, I group the seeds should reduce losses considerably. Cover the base of a seed tray or similar with about a half inch of dampened multi-purpose compost, then spread your bean seeds over the surface. Add another layer of compost over the seeds, about another half inch will do fine. Place the tray in your chosen place, keeping the soil just damp. Depending on temperatures the beans will start to germinate within a few days. It’s easy to keep
a check on them, very gently disturb the compost surface to reveal a few of the beans, look for signs of swelling and the emergence of a white tap root. When the root is about an inch or so long they can be moved to the next stage using six cell trays. Half fill each cell and taking care not to damage it, place a single seedmonths in eachthat compartment and into they need to be cover with damp that compost. Keep sown, this means each week, thesimply trays sheltered andspace underin the or when there’s propagator, take the months glass if spaceI just permits. Allow the seeds and to sow something new or a seedlings grow on to about successional of one three or four sowing inches tall butof nothis years The February more vegetables. if possible as they will and March groups by far thecells. largest become leggyare in the small and so it takes of planning Hardening off ais bit optional, theseto assure thatplants I haveand enough space at are tough can be lifted any one time. Successional sowing from their cells and planted out. is oneyou of the most Now have thisimportant head start it keys to getting a long season out may be worth adding a net or of vegetables, but annuals and similar barrier around them to perennial plants should really be protect their luscious leaves sown according to thegreen calendar, from hungry they are unless they’repigeons growinguntil under mature. conditions. I did say managed that I’d report back on the grow Over wintering Rosada lights that I acquired fromtomatoes Britain’s favourite (at least most popular) It’s hardlystore, the time furniture and of I’myear gladtotobe say thinking tomato seeds, that they of aresowing proving extremely useful. One ofto the issues that I but I wanted share with readers have that unless aI move new ago. a trialisundertaken few weeks seedlings greenhouse, Rosada, aninto F1 the Hybrid is a small which can get very cold, and is prone to severe slug damage when it’s clement, I have only a room that is insufficiently lit. As it stands I have lettuce, Rudbeckias, Chilli, Antirrhinum and various other seedlings all growing nicely, until they are big enough for the big time, or simply get moved because of space. I make my own seed compost from leaf mould from the allotment, perlite and a little compost. The proportions
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sweet plum tomato that has been are not family an exact science,for butseveral as a firm favourite seedlings contain all of theseemed energy to years until its seeds just and nutrients that they need to disappear from all suppliers’ lists. get going, you don’t want to give However, No Dig veg gardener them anything too rich. This is why Charles Dowding has continued the leaf mould makes a good base to grow them successfully. How and something for the roots to get did he in, dothe this? The answer started perlite is therehe to told us was fairly obvious. Take add drainage and prevent water a side shoot cutting late in the logging. I tend to useassomething as possible anmould, existing inseason the region of 2:2:1from of leaf mature plant. Manybut willequal know that perlite and compost tomato sidewould shoots clones proportions beare fine, mostof the plant from it originated plants aren’t toowhere fussy. Some seeds andcourgette this method be done like and could and pumpkin with any to tomato plant early in the are prone rotting so especially season produceIfmore need theto drainage. you’replants. Place the cutting intoI highly a jar of water not making it though, and allow roots to develop, and recommend getting a commercial then up.rate But of here’s the mix forpot thethem job, the success will be much higher than seedlings just difficult bit, our Rosada sticking some seeds in a pot all will need some regular careofand purpose compost. attention inside to help them Now that the Wassail the survive through to nextatspring. orchard is over, we can really Here’s hoping! start to look forward to another bountiful Pumpkinharvest Show and a year of joy in the company of the plants that hopefully most of us enjoy. If you On the last weekend of October haven’t got the space or timeShow to we held our first Pumpkin tend your own then remember which was well supported by to stop once a while and appreciate many plotit holders. Grenville the trees, and even the Johnson, chairman of humble St. George weeds that judged surround us.best carved in Bloom, the This is the last chance before pumpkin section which was won the garden will require more by Mr M Holland, and the heaviest attention for you to get some of the weighing in at 41 kilos was a more menial tasks over and done with, so wrap up warm and employ
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n BOOK REVIEW All The Light We Cannot See By Anthony Duerr MARIE-LAURE, blind since the age of six lives in Paris with her father who works as the keeper of keys for The Natural History Museum. He is a talented craftsman and constructs miniature models of the
neighbourhood for his daughter to help her navigate her way around. When war breaks out they flee to St Malo to shelter with Marie –Laure’s great uncle, a recluse who never leaves his house. Unbeknown to Marie-Laure, with them they are carrying the Sea of Flame”, the most valuable gem stone in the museum’s collection. Marie-Laure forms a strong bond with her Great Uncle and inspired by her bravery he
eventually becomes involved in the resistance fight against the Nazi invasion. Orphan Werner, lives with his sister in the German mining town of Zollverien. Werner expects to follow in his father’s footsteps and work down the mines but after discovering a small broken radio which he secretly fixes, his talent for all things electronic becomes apparent. This leads him to be selected for the elite but brutal Hitler Youth School and a special assignment to track the Resistance through their radio transmissions, eventually leading him to St Malo where the stories of Werner and Marie-Laure collide. There is a further sub plot involving the obsessive search by a senior Nazi for the precious gem which superstition implies may turn the fortunes of the war. As he closes in on the stone his search leads him the tall house in St. Malo belonging to Marie –Laure’s uncle. Throughout the book it is clear that eventually the paths of
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MOST things that pets eat that they are not meant to will just make them poorly. However, there are a few things which really are poisonous to our pets and the golden rule is, if in doubt, give your veterinary practice a shout! Things that are very toxic to dogs • Chocolate – contains a toxic ingredient called theobromine. Dark chocolate contains the highest level of this substance. Milk chocolate and white chocolate contain lower levels. If you know how much your dog weighs and how much and what type of chocolate they have eaten, your vet will be able to work out whether enough has been eaten to cause a problem. It is worth noting that garden mulches made from cocoa shells contain very high levels of theobromine – so gardeners beware if you have a dog. • Raisins – in mince pies, Christmas
pudding and fruit cake. These are very toxic and can cause kidney failure in some dogs. Not all dogs will be sensitive but unfortunately there is no way of knowing which will be affected. Give your vet practice a call if you are unsure. Less serious • The holly and the ivy! Both these festive plants, often used as decorations, can cause dogs to get poorly if eaten. They can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Similarly mistletoe and peanuts can make your pooch poorly if they eat enough. Things that are very toxic to cats • Lilies – A beautiful and popular flower at Christmas. However make sure they are out of the way of our feline friends who are extremely susceptible to kidney failure from ingestion of any part of this plant. Even licking their fur
having rubbed against the plant can cause a problem. • Paracetamol - We humans may have good reason over the festive season to take the odd painkiller but don’t leave them lying around so your cat can get hold of them. Paracetamol poisoning in cats is invariably fatal. Less serious Peace lilies, Cyclamen and Poinsettia are all very popular Christmas plants but can cause sickness, drooling and depression if eaten. Fortunately the symptoms are self-limiting and the prognosis is excellent. In the unlikely event that your pet does have a Christmas emergency when your surgery is closed, call Highcroft Veterinary Hospital on 01275 832410. We will have vets and nurses on-site 24 hours a day over the festive period, so your pets will be in safe hands if the worst were to happen.
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n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY AT our November meeting we learned about the Bishops Knoll, World War I Hospital. Professor Chris Stephans led us trough at timeline from when Henry VIII gifted the medieval deer park, part of the Sneyd Park estate, to Sir Ralph Sadler. In 1855 some ‘superior residences’ were built, one being Bishops Knoll; which in 1908 was bought by Robert Edwin Bush, a multi-millionaire who had made his fortune sheep farming in Australia. When WW1 broke out Robert and his wife Marjorie converted the house into a hospital for injured Australian soldiers and ran it at their own expense. By the end of hostilities over 2,000 Australians had been treated there. In recent years the land was acquired by the Woodland Trust and is being restored to its former glory. On December 4 we will hold our American supper, Christmas quiz and AGM. Surely unmissable! The Kingswood History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month 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 only £20. Paul Hanmore Secretary
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30 GARDEN SERVICES
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