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Leisure centres act fast after mum's challenge LEISURE centres including Longwell Green and Kingswood have changed their breastfeeding policy after a mum made a stand. Circadian Trust, which runs all South Gloucestershire's Active Lifestyle Centres, made the decision following a challenge from Alvis West. Alvis was with her then seven-month-old baby Rory at Kingswood's pool in April. When Rory started to nuzzle because he was hungry, Alvis sat on the step of the baby pool and started to breastfeed. But she was shocked when a female lifeguard approached her and told her to stop. Alvis, 35, said: “I was sat on the step of the pool and wasn't fully immersed in the water so I didn't think twice about feeding him. “A young lifeguard came up to me and was so abrupt and rude. She said I couldn't breastfeed because it was against company policy and told me I needed to get out.” Turn to Page 13
Scarecrow hunt is a big plus! Hanham's annual scarecrow hunt, organised by Friends of Christ Church School, had a numbers theme this year. PAGES 6 and 7
Dedication for memorial seats Three new memorial seats have been dedicated in Hanham's Remembrance Garden. PAGE 9
Boco lights decision delayed Campaigners must wait for a final decision on the proposed lights at AEK Boco's ground. PAGES 10 and 11
Skate park opens at last Ruby, aged three, Calaya and Harrison, both four, are having more fun than ever at Hanham Toddlers Pre-school. Find out why on Page 4
A seven-year campaign for a skate park in Warmley has finally reached its goal. PAGE 19
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POLICE are hoping Hanham and Longwell Green Voice readers might recognise a distinctive hat worn by one of the burglars who targeted a garden centre in Bitton. Two suspects took items from Fonthill Garden Centre, on the A431 Bath Road, some time between 5pm on May 26 and 7.20am on May 27. They made off with a range of goods including pre-formed ponds, water features and ornamental stone decorations including a golfer, policeman, gnome and labrador. Police say the intruders are likely to have used a vehicle to remove the items and would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a vehicle parked on Bath Road near to the garden centre overnight between Sunday night and Bank Holiday Monday morning. A police spokesperson said: “It is possible that the suspects may be responsible for similar break-ins at other garden centres across South Gloucestershire over the past few months. “We would also appeal to those attending car boot sales or are offered garden ornaments – similar to those described – to contact us. “We are releasing an image of the suspects pictured at the garden centre. It is not a clear image but we hope someone may recognise the clothing of one of the suspects, specifically the distinctive hat which is green with a cream coloured ring around it.” If you have any information which could help, please contact police on 101, giving the reference number 5219117117.
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Volunteers dropped from Barn Cafe role VOLUNTEERS working at the cafe at Grimsbury Farm have been told they will no longer be needed after a shake-up in how the eaterie is run. South Gloucestershire Council, which owns the farm, is refurbishing the cafe with the Brandon Trust, which will then take over the running of the cafe. The move is part of a project to enable the trust to provide more supported work placements for people with learning difficulties. An official statement was posted on the Friends of Grimsbury Farm's Facebook page. It said: “As from Monday 24th June 2019, the volunteers of The Friends of Grimsbury Farm will no longer be responsible for the management of the Barn Cafe at Grimsbury Farm along with
Friday and weekend staffing. Although this was not our decision we have no alternative but to accept it and so our last day will be Sunday 23rd June. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers, some of whom have become good friends, who have helped us to turn a derelict, dirty old building into the thriving and successful business that the cafe is today.” The changes are part of the council's plans to improve the farm while keeping it a freely accessible public open space. Recent work includes new car parking and pathways, animal shelters, petting areas and washing facilities. The council says these additions and the cafe changes will help make the farm better for visitors and animals
alike. The Barn Cafe was created by the Friends from a derelict barn in 2011. Using their own time and donations from the public, they developed and improved the cafe. Initially open at just weekends, the cafe was expanded by the Friends, who, in partnership with the Brandon Trust, have opened it for drinks and light bites seven days a week. The Friends will continue in their role supporting the farm, focusing on events and fundraising. A council spokesman said: “Grimsbury Farm is a crucial and unique open space providing countryside in our urban areas the city; a place to learn, relax, and get close to nature in the heart of Kingswood. We are really excited about working
with the Brandon Trust more closely, but I also want to thank the Friends for all the efforts they have put in to supporting Grimsbury Farm so far. Their dedication and commitment over the years created and developed the Barn Cafe into a thriving business that we can all build on for the future.” Jo Cullum, of Brandon Trust, said: “We are delighted to take on Barn Cafe full-time. We have been operating the café four days a week for the past eight years, providing vocational training and supported employment for 13 people with learning disabilities – and now opening full-time will allow us to provide two more job opportunities.” The Barn Cafe is expected to reopen in early/mid July with new look and different menu.
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Thumbs up for new play equipment CHILDREN at Hanham Toddlers Pre-school have given the thumbs up to new play equipment recently installed in their garden. The 'pole jungle' has proved a huge hit with the two, three and four year-olds and is helping boys and girls make the most out of their time outdoors. The elaborate climbing frame, in a shaded part of the outdoor space, follows more than eight months of fundraising, which was organised by staff and the pre-school's committee. Events included a sponsored obstacle course, a Christmas raffle and discos. It was boosted by a generous donation of £2,500 from Hanham Methodist
Church in Chapel Road, where the pre-school is based. Manager Lorraine Bunting said: “It's a fantastic piece of equipment. “The children love it and ask to go outside all the time. The pole jungle completes our outdoor provision where we offer sand, water, mud and woodwork. "Now we have physical equipment so we can cover all areas of the curriculum. “I'd like to add thanks to the church for their donation and to all parents and carers who have supported our fundraising activities to enable us to purchase the pole jungle.”
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Battle for drug to help twins A MUM from Kingswood is campaigning for a drug that could help her twin girls lead a normal life. Leanne Barnett was told she would never be a mother after trying to conceive for 17 years. When Olivia and Ruby came along after IVF treatment, she and husband Peter were overjoyed. But a routine heel prick test following their birth revealed the girls had a rare genetic condition called phenylketonuria - known as PKU – which means their bodies can't break down protein properly. Leanne said the family's world has since been turned upside down as they learn to cope with the condition, which could lead to brain damage and learning difficulties. The girls, who are now 22 months, have to adhere to such a strict diet that it means going on holiday and eating out is fraught with anxiety. A drug, called Kuvan, can help them lead a normal life but it is so expensive it is very rarely available on the NHS. Leanne, 42, said: “We had been trying for the girls for 17 years. To have them was amazing and you just think everything is going to be fine. To be told they have this condition was devastating.” One in 10,000 babies is born with PKU each year and there's no cure. Instead sufferers have to stick to a diet that drastically limits their intake of protein. Leanne said: “Ruby is on 9g of protein a day and Olivia 8g and will be for the rest of their lives. To put it in perspective, the average person is on around 40-50g a day.” If the twins exceed their quota, their protein levels will rocket and long-term this can cause brain damage, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression and behavioural problems. Because the girls are absorbing such a low amount of protein, they have to take synthetic protein three times day.
The twins, left. Above, Leanne and Peter with their longed-for daughters
Leanne also has to take her daughters' blood every Friday and send it to Bristol's Children's Hospital where they test it and ring her with the results. Leanne said the condition has completely taken over her family's lives. “It's on your mind 24/7. It's extremely stressful and hard, you can't live a normal life. You can't go out for a meal or on holiday.” “I don't go shopping any more, I do it all online. I would be in a supermarket for hours because I have to check every food label. “It's been even more difficult since the twins have been attending nursery and are away from home. I don't let them go at meal times, only snack times and then I have to weigh what they can eat, put it in small containers and write on them how much they're allowed to have. “Because it's such a rare condition people don't fully understand it so when they're away from me I panic in case someone thinks they
can give the girls something extra, but they just can't have it. It's a constant worry - if they have something they shouldn't the outcome could be horrendous.” Leanne said the only hope her girls can lead a normal life is if they were prescribed the drug Kuvan. “It doesn't work for everyone but the only way we would find out is to try it. It's not a cure but it would mean their bodies could tolerate more protein. I've known people with PKU being on 8g of protein a day and then being able to jump up to 45g, which is just a normal diet. “The NHS won't fund it because it's too expensive. It's available but you have to pay for it and I've been told it could cost £50,000 a year for each of the girls. I can't afford one year, let alone for the rest of their lives.” Leanne has put her name to a petition set up by Barbara McGovern whose son Archie has the condition. She is calling on drug manufacturer BioMarin to make Kuvan more affordable to the NHS. You can support Leanne and her family by adding your name to the petition at https:// bit.ly/2KK0vNz
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Hanham Scarecrow Hunt enjoys adde THE number was up for youngsters taking part in this year's eagerly awaited Hanham Scarecrow Hunt. The event, over the weekend of June 8-9, saw the High Street awash with families all trying to name the 43 scarecrows which were located in shop windows. This year's theme was numbers and all the book, film, nursery rhyme and story characters had a figure in their name or title including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, 101 Dalmatians and 2,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Three Little Pigs was the most popular scarecrow, winning prizes for Favourite Scarecrow and Best Made Scarecrow for its creator, Christchurch Pre-school. First prize for having the most correct answers went to Hannah Giles with second prize going to Jacob and Emily Hughes. The annual event, now in its eighth year, is organised by Friends of Christ Church Primary School as a fundraiser and is supported by local shops and businesses. The Friends were also given a donation from Asda in Longwell Green who also lent their Community Champion Susan Grant to help out. Susan said: “Every year the hunt has got bigger and bigger and more and more popular. It was a fun weekend for all the family.” Friends co-chair, Lucy Champion, said the event raised £950: “The aim was to create a community event at the same time as raising money for Christ Church school. The scarecrow hunt is now in its eight year and is really popular. Everyone said what a great event it was. “We would like to thank the traders and the community as well as all the people who made the scarecrows. We couldn't do it without everyone's support.”
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Benches commemorate the fallen
THREE new memorial seats have been dedicated in honour of those who have lost their lives in conflict. Revd Beverley Charles, team rector of Kingswood and Hanham, conducted the service in the Remembrance Garden at the front of Hanham Community Centre. The ironwork benches replace two old wooden ones and were provided by Hanham Parish Council. Each bench is black, with two featuring red poppies and the other a white dove. The first bench is known as the World War One bench and does not depict dates, making it relevant for soldiers serving, and those who have fallen, in today's world. The second is the World War Two bench
The Rev Beverley Charles, a representative from Hanham History Society, Cllr John Ball, Cllr Brenda Langley, Heather Goddard, Cllr Ian Richardson and John Goddard and depicts images of the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF. The third is the Armed Forces bench and incorporates images of armed forces personnel, a war horse, nurse, ambulance and red poppies.
Cllr Brenda Langley was at the service. She said: “It was a beautiful service to remember those who had fallen during the wars and given their lives for our future. Revd Charles did us proud and the weather was kind to us.”
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Dementia support on offer PEOPLE with dementia and their carers are being encouraged to attend a group where they can access help. The Retreat Memory Cafe in Soundwell opens its doors once a month for anyone needing support with memory issues. Visitors are able to socialise, make friends and meet others who are in a similar situation. The cafe is supported by volunteers but health workers and other guests are invited so professional support can also be offered. The cafe takes place at St Stephen’s Church Hall, Church Road, Soundwell, BS16 4RH. It is free and opens on the second Monday of each month from 10.15am-12.15pm.
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Get set for street fair! THIS year's Summer Street Fair in Hanham takes place later this month. Organisers are hoping for some of the sunshine which helped make last year's event such a success. The High Street will be closed to traffic from 2-5pm on Saturday July 13 while the highway is transformed with market stalls, street food sellers, fun fair rides for little ones and street performers. The talented Crofts End Silver Band will also perform at the event, organised by Hanham Business and Community Partnership. There are a few spaces remaining for street food stalls to book via email hanhamhighstreetevents@gmail.com
PLANS for a “mini football stadium” in Hanham have been rejected following a heated meeting. Residents living near Greenbank Road where AEK Boco want to install four 18m floodlights, two covered 50-seater spectator stands and a 1.8m fence around the main pitch, packed the council chamber at Kingswood's Civic Centre. Despite listening to an impassioned plea from the club's chairman, councillors voted to throw out the plans. Councillors sitting on the development management committee heard from speakers both for and against the proposals but voted four to two to reject the scheme. There was one abstention. The vote went against a report by council officer Patrick Jackson that had recommended they
Elf 'n' safety - fact or myth? THE next in the 2019 season of talks at Kingswood Heritage Museum is to be held on Monday July 8 at 7.30pm and is entitled “'elf and safety - fact or myth?”. The speaker will be Roy Ackrill, who used to be an inspector at the Health & Safety Executive, so comes with a store of knowledge about this controversial subject. His illustrated talk will cover the subject from the early 19th century up to date, with the Notre Dame disaster. Roy said: “I'll also hope to bust some of the myths involved, by revealing, for example, the true story about banning conkers in schools!” A small entry fee of £3 will include refreshments. To ensure a seat it is advisable to book in advance. For more information contact the museum, telephone 0117 960 5664, or via email at kingswoodmuseum@gmail.com www.doorexpresssouthwest.co.uk
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'stadium' row goes into extra time Floodlights plan thrown out - but another committee has final say support the scheme. Reasons for refusal include the likelihood of increased noise and light disturbance and that the scale of the development would have a detrimental impact on the appearance and character of the area. Councillors also said that the 1.8m fence around the pitch would restrict its recreational use. This is not the end of the line for campaigners, however. The plans will now go before the council's spatial planning committee for a final decision. If the plans are approved, the council will then have to decide whether to grant 'landlord's permission' which will allow the club to go ahead with the scheme. The meeting was at times
passionate, with the chair calling for order on several occasions. Club chairman John Winter told the meeting that the plans were vital in order for the club to progress through the leagues. He dismissed accusations of anti-social behaviour: “The introduction of CCTV and the new facility being used more often has resulted in not one report log being received by the police over the past nine years. “No scaremongering, not fake news, but fact. “We, as a club, have created a community that’s safe, well organised, respected by our local football association and used as a role model club. “In this day and age of building communities, this is
what us as a good community football club are all about.” The meeting heard from parish councillor Bernard Jackson and Hanham ward councillors June Bamford and Brenda Langley who spoke in support of residents. Cllr Bamford said: “Essentially, we are looking at urbanising this green space... the application will significantly impact on their quality of life”. Also speaking was the residents' solicitor Tracey Merrett who said floodlights would be nearer to homes than Football Association guidelines recommend, calling the scheme “overbearing”. She said the floodlights would be a “blot on the landscape” and urged the council to look for an alternative site. “There will be an increase in loss of privacy, antisocial behaviour, swearing and noise nuisance which will be
exacerbated by the intensive use of the site,” she said. Following the meeting Tyler Close resident Steve Ashlin told Hanham and Longwell Green Voice: “I was pleased to see that at last councillors have seen through attempts by the council to push this through whatever objections and concerns to the proposed development that have been raised. “The committee has submitted reasons for refusal that appear to be both sound and difficult, if not impossible, to mitigate.” Resident Kim Madan added that locals still had a fight on their hands: “At last it feels our concerns have been taken into account but we realise this is not a final decision.” A date for the spatial planning committee meeting had not been scheduled at the time of going to print.
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Mum gets leisure centres to change policy From Page 1 Embarrassed, Alvis left the pool but was surprised not to see any signs advising of the policy. She asked to speak to the person in charge but as manager Martyn Hinam wasn't there his colleague confirmed to Alvis that it was indeed company policy. Alvis, who lives in Bromley Heath with partner Daniel Gould and their other son Leo, aged eight, said: “I was told you could breastfeed outside the pool but couldn't while you were in the water because of hygiene concerns. I'm sure there are far worse bodily fluids that pass through the pool than a bit of my breast milk, which is a sterile liquid anyway, or a bit of spit up from a baby. I didn't think it was much of an argument. “It was also brought up about babies swallowing chlorinated water but I'm pretty sure, as a responsible adult, I'm going to make sure my new born baby isn't ingesting the water.” After going round in circles, Alvis asked if the manager could call her about the issue. She said: “He called me the next day and said he didn't know why the policy was in place but he would look into it and get back to me.” True to his word, Martyn spoke to his managers and discovered the issue had never come up before. He then went on to speak to Bristol Breastfeeding Mummies, a 5,700 member strong Facebook group, as well as Barnardo's and a breast feeding support charity. Martyn came back to Alvis and told her that, based on his research, he saw no reason why
review what we are doing at the centres and where we could make positive changes. We also consulted with the charity Barnardo's who work with South Gloucestershire Council to run breastfeeding support groups. As a result, mums can now breastfeed anywhere in our centres where they feel most comfortable, including the swimming pools. Kingswood has invested in a nice comfortable sofa, which now sits in the pool changing area as opposed to the plastic chairs; and parents are welcome to use the Clifford Suite when it’s available. “Breast feeding posters have also been updated across all Active Centres and each centre now has its own dedicated private breastfeeding area. “Dealing with breastfeeding customers has now also been included in staff training and awareness sessions.”
Alvis with her sons Rory and Leo she couldn't breastfeed at the pool and therefore they were going to change the policy in all of their centres in South Gloucestershire - Longwell Green, Yate, Thornbury and Bradley Stoke. He also told Alvis he would provide a private room for mums who want complete privacy. Avis, a national account manager, said: “He really did listen and used his powers to influence management to make changes as quickly as possible. He definitely went above and beyond. He even purchased a sofa for mums who don't want to breastfeed in the pool to have somewhere comfortable to sit. “I was really pleased with the outcome. Breastfeeding rates have really dropped in this country so anything we can do to help mums stay on that journey should be welcomed. It also shows other companies what can be done and how easy it is to make that change. “To be able to breastfeed wherever you are in the centre is brilliant – common sense has
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New school gets go-ahead A NEW primary school for Warmley has been given the go-head. The school will share a site with Digitech Studio School in Tower Road and will be run by Cabot Learning Federation. It has a working title of Tower Road Primary and will have spaces for 420 pupils aged four to 11. The school will work in partnership with Digitech, providing a joined-up approach to pupils’ education, including specialist teaching, employability opportunities and projectbased learning and enrichment activities. Tower Road Primary will be the third new primary provision the CLF will have opened in South Gloucestershire, following Wallscourt Farm and King’s Oak academies. The project will be undertaken in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council, the Department for Education and the Education and Skills Funding Agency. The intention is for the school to open to a new reception cohort in September 2021. The school was the only one in the South West to be approved in the latest tranche of investment funding, announced by Education Secretary Damian Hinds. Steve Taylor, CEO of the Cabot Learning Federation said: “We are delighted that Tower Road Primary has been given the green light by the Department for Education. “This is an exciting opportunity for us to build a
Cllr Erica Williams and Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore outside Digitech Studio School and Warmley Park School where the new school will be built coherent partnership between both primary and secondary phases of education in a part of South Gloucestershire where the demand for places is set to rise in the future. We are very much looking forward to continuing to provide great education and serve families in the local community.” Chris Skidmore, Kingswood MP and a Minister in the DfE, said: “I am delighted to hear that the application for this new school has been successful and thank colleagues in the Government for approving it. I look forward to seeing it open and welcome local children in the near future. “Since their introduction, free schools have been a tremendous and innovative addition to the education system, providing a different way of thinking about teaching and learning and I am pleased this latest wave of approvals has benefited South Gloucestershire.”
Cllr Erica Williams, cabinet member for schools, said: “This is extremely welcome news. Our priority as an administration is to help schools to improve standards and help our young people reach their potential, which is why in addition to our own investments in schools we have been pleased to support this project. “This brand-new facility, run by the Cabot Learning Federation, will help to meet the needs of a growing community and primary school population and represents another way we can work together to support the young people of South Gloucestershire as they learn.” Cllr Sam Bromiley, who represents Parkwall and Warmley, said: “It is important our younger generations have the best possible start in life, so it is fantastic that we will soon be able to provide these additional spaces for children in the Warmley area.”
A COMMUNITY group set up to enhance Southey Park has been given an unexpected boost following a recent traveller invasion. Caravans descended on to the park in New Cheltenham Road on June 5 and, despite being moved on the same day, managed to create a huge mess, with litter strewn across the green space. Members of Friends of Southey Park leaped into action to clear the site and discovered the community was only too willing to come together to muck in and help out. A spokesman said: “Normally we get about eight volunteers but this time we had quite a team turn up, including the new local councillor. Everyone really pulled together and showed great community spirit in getting the park back to normal. “I think the travellers have done us a favour, in a strange way. They've given us a stepping stone to promote ourselves so we can say we are here and we want to improve this park for the community.” The Friends are hosting a family festival on Sunday August 4 from 11am-3pm, which will include bouncy castleand and stalls. Anyone wanting to join the Friends can visit their Facebook page Friends of Southey Park or see their page on the My
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Climate action at We The Curious IT’S all about action to limit climate change at Bristol’s science centre this summer, with a packed programme of workshops, storytelling, poetry and art activities exploring how we can protect our precious home. Families can be transported to some of our planet's most breath-taking but at-risk habitats in augmented reality experience REWILD Our Planet, create fantastical machines to harness renewable energy in the Tinkering Space and take their taste buds on a journey to discover the stories
behind some of our favourite foods in the Kitchen. Artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent continue their quest to build a Martian house in The Box gallery, prompting conversations about how we can live more sustainably in the here and now, and various dates in August, poetry trailblazers Apples and Snakes will be inspiring visitors of all ages with some adventures in spoken word. The full summer programme begins 24 July. Visit wethecurious. org for more information, details of Planetarium shows and to book tickets. Open daily from 10am to 6pm during Bristol school holidays.
Set sail for the Summer Spectacular (at Brunel's SS Great Britain)! Set sail with Brunel’s SS Great Britain this summer to catch breath-taking performances from The Invisible Circus, every day from Saturday 20th July to Sunday 1st September. Witness exhilarating stunts and aerial displays as performers
fling themselves from the rigging and passengers juggle luggage, telling the story of life-changing voyages on board the world’s first great ocean liner. For the entire holiday, The Invisible Circus will commandeer Brunel's SS Great Britain, taking over the historic dockyard. With five shows a day (11am - 3pm), the Summer Spectacular will bring the ship to life like never before. Spanning a breath-taking spectrum of performers, spectacles, stagecraft, storytelling and dreamscapes, The Invisible Circus have produced shows everywhere from regency theatres,
festivals and circus big tops to old fire stations and industrial facilities. During summer, while exploring one of the most important ships in the world, families can meet Mr. Brunel, get up close to objects from the archive and for those who are brave enough, climb the rigging 15 metres above the deck with Go Aloft! Tickets to Brunel’s SS Great Britain cost £17 per adult, £10 per child (5-16 years old) and under 4s go free - buy online for a 5% discount. Tickets are valid for unlimited return visits for 12 months.
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'It's a dream come true' - skatepark opens at last A £150,000 skatepark which was seven years in the making has officially opened in Warmley. Warmley Forest Skatepark launched on June 9 and is already attracted skaters from as far afield as Cornwall. The project started seven years ago when the old skatepark was closed down due to vandalism. Skateboarder Dan Lacey got a group of friends together and lobbied local councillors to see what could be done at the site. Calling themselves the Warmley Forest Skatepark Group, they set up a committee to raise funds and consult with skatepark users, residents and councillors. Dan Lacey, chairman of the group, said: “After being rejected a few times, we finally got our first grant last November,
followed by another, then another - this was amazing news as it felt like it was all finally coming together.” They received £50,000 from SUEZ Communities Trust, £50,00 from Enovert Community Trust, £30,000 from Oldland Parish Council and £20,000 from Bitton Parish Council. A final grant for £3,000 from a residents' panel from Bromford Housing helped the group reach their target. Siston Parish Council has agreed to cover ongoing costs with a grant of around £3,000 a year. Dan said: “Maverick Skateparks was our chosen contractor and they began building the park in April. Six weeks later the park was finished and it officially opened on June
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Netball girls are flying high GIRLS at Hanham Woods Academy had a ball when they hosted an inaugural netball tournament attended and sponsored by the RAF. The tournament, for Year 9 and Year 10 students, saw teams from Hanham Wood Academy, Winterbourne Academy, Bristol Metropolitan Academy, City Academy, John Cabot Academy, Downend School, Cotham School and King’s Oak Academy take part. After a morning of mini league matches, under extremely
hot conditions, a healthy lunch was cooked and supplied by an RAF team of chefs. In the afternoon, the Year 9 final saw Winterbourne Academy beat Hanham Woods Academy and the Year 10 final Hanham Woods beat Winterbourne Academy.
Not only do the RAF support sport at Hanham Woods but they are regular exhibitors at career events at the academy. PE teacher Rebecca Roberts, who organised the tournament, said: “Netball at Hanham Woods is going from strength to strength and there is fierce
competition for places in the squads. This tournament pitted our girls against some strong opposition and was a real test for them. I would like to thank the RAF for their continued support and sponsorship, without them this event would not have taken place.”
Litter fines set to max FINES for dropping litter in South Gloucestershire have been set at the maximum level allowed. Council cabinet members voted to increase fixed penalty notices from £75 to £150. There will be a 50 per cent discount for anyone who pays within 10 days. But despite the proposed hardline approach, the council says it focuses more on educating people than on enforcement, issuing just 11 notices in 2018 for local environment offences including dog-fouling and dropping rubbish. There will be an automatic increase in line with any future rises announced by the Government in the maximum fines that local authorities can charge people for littering. Graffiti and fly-posting will also carry a £150 fixed penalty notice under the new policy, which was agreed by South Gloucestershire Council's cabinet on Monday June 17. The maximum permitted level of fines will be extended to other local environment offences, including putting household waste in the wrong bin (£80), nuisance parking (£100) and abandoning a vehicle (£200), with each carrying a prompt-payment fee reduction. The charges are an alternative to prosecution, although anybody handed one can challenge the notice in magistrates’ court. Prior to the vote, anyone caught littering in South Gloucestershire was charged £75, with a reduced payment of £50 within 10 days. A report to cabinet said extra money from the higher fines could pay for a dedicated council officer on the street to issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs). In 2018 the council’s Viewpoint survey showed 38 per cent of residents believe litter and rubbish lying around is a ‘fairly big’ or a ‘very big’ issue in their local area. In March, South Gloucestershire Council became the first local authority outside London to introduce a £150 fixed penalty notice for motorists littering from car windows. Fines for dog fouling in South Glos have already been increased to the maximum level under different rules.
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100 years of GB Britton bowls club A KINGSWOOD man has written a book in celebration of the 100th anniversary of GB Britton Bowls Club which was set up so soldiers returning from the Great War would have a new focus. Member Tim Hughes offered to take on the role of historian two years ago when the club, now based at Ingleside Road, Kingswood, decided to commission a book to record its history as they knew their centenary was fast approaching. Fellow members jumped at his offer saying Tim's “patience, passion and pride for the club” 1 would make him the ideal candidate to come up with a comprehensive guide to the history of the club. Tim said: “Having been a member for almost thirty years, I didn’t want such an occasion as our centenary to pass without recalling and recording our history as a way of thanking
all those who, over the last 100 years, contributed to the creation of the club all members enjoy today.” Two years on, the book has now been published and has even been endorsed by Tony Allcock MBE, 15 times World Bowls Champion and chief executive of Bowls England. In the book's foreword Tony says: “My association with GB Britton Bowls Club stems back many years...I wish you all a very happy 100th anniversary and trust you will all enjoy all the celebrations planned throughout your special year.” Club chairman Peter Coles, who lives in Hanham, said: “Tim took to his task with gusto, meticulously going through the club archives and interviewing long-standing and retired members. “His research found that the club’s earliest records were a “minute” book from 1927 which
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There is also a record of the club’s successes on the green in both local and national competitions. The book has been well received by club members as well as by other local clubs. Long serving GB Britton club member Terry Lewis said: “I’ve been a member of this club for over 60 years and learnt many things about the club I never knew before. I stayed up late into the evening reading it.” GB Britton Bowls Club 1919-2019 costs £5 and can be purchased by emailing club secretary Roger Britton, secretarygbbritton1919@gmail. com
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from their homes. The New Model Army won the Battle of Naseby in June 1645. This broke the strength of the Royalists and King Charles 1 finally surrendered to the Scottish armies in May 1646. This had been a most thought provoking and informing presentation. Our topic on July 2 will be ‘A Tribute to Bristol’s Buses’ - from the trams, whose demise came from a bomb during the Second World War, to the buses we know today. 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 only £20. Paul Hanmore Secretary
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Pamper evening raises funds for school A LADIES pamper evening raised £700 for Christchurch Pre-school. Visitors browsed stalls and treated themselves to the various treatments on offer including henna tattoos, Indian head massage, reflexology, eyebrow threading, hair tinsel and gel nails. The event also included wine, cakes and nibbles as well as a raffle and tombola. Katie Gingell, chair of Christchurch Pre-school committee, said: “The money will go towards resources to create cosy dens to support children's well-being, communication and to build friendships. “We'd like to thank everyone who came for their support and we hope they left feeling relaxed and pampered.”
Quarry Court fundraiser SINGER Frankie Johns provided the entertainment when residents and staff at a care home raised more than £350 for charity. The event, featuring a summer cream tea with stalls and entertainment, took place at Quarry Court in Fishponds in aid of Dementia UK. Frankie, from Kingswood, came over to sing at the event and there were also stalls selling sweets, bric-a-brac, plants and mobility items as well as a raffle. Visitors to the event had a welcome drink of Frankie Johns gets residents and visitors prosecco or sangria before at Quarry Court in the party spirit tucking in to a cream tea with freshly baked scones, jam, cream and strawberries. Around 45 visitors, including residents, attended and the total raised for Dementia UK was £356.50. A spokeswoman for Bristol Care Homes, which runs Quarry Court, said: “We enjoyed the day and some of the residents were delighted to win a few raffle prizes.”
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S the local MP I was recently honoured to have been appointed interim Minister for Energy and Clean Growth, a position I am delighted to hold in addition to my role as Science and Universities Minister, and in the coming weeks I will draw from both to highlight the vitally important work that science, research and our universities are doing in tackling climate change and delivering clean growth. As part of this crucial work I was therefore proud to be part of a historic announcement last month, on the introduction of a legally binding net zero emissions target to end our country’s contribution to global warming by 2050. As Energy Minister I am delighted this ambitious new Government plan
will help us take decisive action to mitigate the effects of climate change, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, transforming our economy, creating new economic opportunities and green jobs, and delivering innovative technology to improve our quality of life. Our strategy to decarbonise our economy already saw a great achievement in May when the national grid was run for more than a fortnight without coal, for a record-breaking 18 days. This new net zero target sets an incredible challenge for our country, but one I am sure we can overcome by collaborating with businesses and industry and international partners. This announcement is now more important than ever as we leave the EU, so we can send a strong signal to other countries
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Celebrating the people who keep our communities safe THIS month, we celebrated the men, women and teams who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe at this year’s Be Proud Awards. The awards evening is my favourite night of the year and it is a privilege to be in the same room with so many inspirational, selfless and dedicated individuals. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to send in nominations as the awards give us the opportunity to celebrate our policing heroes for their efforts. To our finalists, winners and everyone who was nominated I would like to wish you a massive well done and thank you for all that you do. We also showed our support for World Elder Abuse awareness day and asked local communities to recognise the value older people bring to our communities.
The awareness day focuses on the problem of physical, emotional and financial abuse of older people as sadly there are a growing number of criminals who seek to take advantage of our senior community. Older people can be more vulnerable to cons, frauds, doorstep crime and distraction burglary and there are individuals out there who exploit the fragility that comes with older age. So I was delighted to see a new Avon and Somerset Police initiative that hopes to tackle isolation within the older the community, the ‘Chat Bench.’ The ‘Chat Bench’ is a very simple concept where a sign is placed on a bench, typically in a park or town centre that encourages those using the bench to have a chat with each other. I hope it encourages
people of all ages to start more conversations as we need to remember that a simple ”hello” could make a big difference to someone’s day. I will also be supporting the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Honour Based Violence on 14 July. The awareness day was set up by the charity Karma Nirvana following the tragic death of Shafilea Ahmend in 2003 and remembers the men and women affected by so-called ‘honour’ killings and honour-based abuse. Forced marriage and honourbase violence are particularly difficult crimes to tackle as much tends to go on behind closed doors and victims are scared to come forward. The victims are sadly at risk from those closest to them – their families and relatives. There is no honour in
With Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens crimes that cause suffering and in Avon and Somerset we will continue to work closely with affected communities and our partners across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector. I hope on awareness days like this we encourage victims and survivors to come forward and report these crimes to us.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Regular events Mondays
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 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 Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun, friendly. TRY FOR FREE!: Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.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 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 Kingswood Breastfeeding Group, Kingswood Children’s
Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome 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 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 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 Seated Zumba Gold, 1-2pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4.
n Pilates class. Barrs Court School Longwell Green 6.00 to 7.00 pm main hall. £36 for 6 classes or pay per session. Spaces available. Please contact Jenny Greenslade 07784 271249. www. pilates4posture.co.uk n Kettlercise, 7-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. 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
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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 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.
Hanham Library What’s On Get ready for an out-of–thisworld adventure at a South Gloucestershire Library this summer – it’s Space Chase, the Summer Reading Challenge 2019! Our super space family the Rockets need your help to track down books that have been nabbed by Aliens! As you read 6 library books over the summer, collect special stickers (including some stinky ones!) to complete your mission folder and get your medal and certificate. Space Chase blasts off on Saturday 13 July and children have until Saturday 14 September to complete their mission. It’s FREE to take part! Please encourage your children to visit the library and sign up and see the difference the Summer Reading Challenge makes to their reading.
Zoom off to the library for FREE awesome activities over the holidays including Fizz Pop Science workshops, Lego Mindstorm Mars Rover Challenge with Aerospace Bristol and Space Chase craft activities. 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 11.30-12.30Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft
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Group Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning Saturday Monthly Events July 6th FREE Lego Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks July 13th FREE Bookwurms (KS3) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks July20th Movies and Magic – Stem Learning 10:30-12:00 every 4 weeks Engaging young people with science, technology, Engineering and math’s. Places are limited please Speak to a member of staff. July 27th FREE Chatterbooks 10:30-11:30 Special Event July 13th Launch of the Summer Reading Challenge
27 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, 1.303.30pm. 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 Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, Longwell Green United Church 6.45pm7.40pm and 8pm-8.55pm, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call : John 07837302678 Or visit jehfitness. co.uk (other classes available) 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
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,
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n WHAT’S ON The Park Centre, Kingswood, second Wednesday of the month. n Yoga, 9.15-11.45am, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. 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 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 & relaxed club, but some knowledge of playing Bridge required. n Pilates class Avon Room. Hanham Community Centre 11.30.to 12.30 Classes £36. for 6 sessions.or pay per class. Spaces available. Please contact Jenny Greenslade 07784271249 www.pilates4posture.co.uk 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 David on 0117 9670859 or email him at joandavid.mansfield@googlemail. com
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, 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 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 Hanham Tennis Club Adult Play - Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings, 9.30am - 11 am Beginners session coaching Wednesday 7-8pm Junior coaching -Tuesday & Wednesday 4pm - 7pm New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for details www. hanhamtennisclub.co.uk 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 £12 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 Ukulele Bens Toddler Time, Longwell Green Community Centre, 11.00 – 11.30, £2.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 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) 9.30 – 11.00, £3.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722
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 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 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 Community Café 12-3pm, everyone welcome. . Tel
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Gill for more details 0117 9025779 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 Quiz, Longwell Green Community Centre, Last Friday of each month 20.00 – 23.00, £1.00 per person. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, Longwell Green United Church 10am10.55am and 11.15am-12.10pm, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call : John 07837302678 Or visit jehfitness. co.uk (other classes available) n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at All Saints United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DF. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n Pilates class Avon Room. Hanham Community Centre 9.30.to 10.30 Classes £36.for 6 sessions.or pay per class. spaces availablePlease contact Jenny Greenslade 07784271249 www.pilates4posture.co.uk
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.
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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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Health initiative launched THE chief executive of Public Health England has been finding out about an “innovative” new scheme to help keep South Gloucestershire residents healthy. Duncan Selbie attended the launch of the ‘One You South Gloucestershire' health and wellbeing initiative at the Park Centre in Kingswood. Executive members from the council’s cabinet and senior officers met Mr Selbie before being presented with details of the healthy lifestyles and wellbeing service. One You South Gloucestershire provides information, advice and support to reduce the five leading risk factors which contribute to premature death and reduced quality of life. The council says the support and advice will help people address key health concerns to become smoke free, drink less, move more, eat more healthily,
Duncan Selbie with Sara Blackmore, director of public health for South Glos Council, and the One You South Gloucestershire team manage their weight and stress less. The service, which includes apps that people can download, is funded by South Gloucestershire Council with an additional contribution from the Bristol, North Somerset and
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South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. Mr Selbie said: “One You South Gloucestershire is a great example of public health in action.” Further details can be found at www.oneyou.southglos.gov.uk
Could you back the Legion? THE Royal British Legion is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces and their dependants. If you are interested in supporting the Legion, and live in the Kingswood, Hanham, Warmley, Mangotsfield, Downend and Emersons Green area, you may wish to consider joining your local branch, which operates out of the Kingswood Entertainment & Sports Club in Regent Street, Kingswood. For further information, contact Neville Wooding on 07531 280874 or Clare Chipping on 07958 505709.
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Murals display academy's values
STUDENTS at John Cabot Academy have been collaborating to produce four eye-catching murals around the school. The colourful murals represent their houses and follow a project where students across all years worked with artist Harriet Wood and youth organisation Creative Youth Network. After a process of debate and elimination, students named their houses after influential people or organisations associated with Bristol. These included the artist Banksy; award-winning animation studio Aardman; JK Rowling, author of the much-loved series of seven Harry Potter novels; and Naz Ahmed, an 18-year-old campaigner and YouTuber. With the assistance of Creative Youth Network, students brainstormed to decide what each mural should look like and what materials should be used. Their concepts and ideas
were then sent to Harriet Wood who transformed them into hand-painted murals which have been placed on interior walls at the academy. The project was funded by Friends of John Cabot Academy who formally unveiled the murals in front of staff and
students. Cal Russell-Thompson, assistant to the senior leadership team at John Cabot Academy, said: “The idea was the brainchild of vice principal, Charlie Hodge, who worked with students, the Creative Youth Network and artist Harriet Wood
to bring this amazing project to life. These murals give every house a stronger sense of identity and link closely with each of the houses’ values, which include compassion, kindness, and unity. These values underpin our community here at John Cabot Academy.”
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Fears over future of ambulance stations KEYNSHAM and Soundwell ambulance stations could be under threat as part of a review aimed at improving South Western Ambulance Service’s performance. Under new plans, an extra £12 million would be ploughed into the service to try to reduce demand and improve response times. According to ambulance staff, the shake-up involves the closure of Keynsham station in September with the possibility of Soundwell and Almondsbury stations closing in the next two years. Services would be centralised with the creation of a new hub in Bristol but staff say lives could be put at risk due to longer response times. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), which runs the stations, would not reveal details of specific changes until it had
finished briefing workers. A spokesman from SWASFT said: “This £12 million investment will enable us to recruit more than 240 additional frontline staff and has provided the opportunity to review and plan where our crews, our vehicles and therefore our stations need to be located, based on analysis of current and predicted demand levels. “The demand on the ambulance service and the nature of the calls we receive has changed significantly over time and some of our stations are no longer located where we need them to be. Many of our stations are also in need of significant repair and refurbishment. “Patients are not seen or treated at ambulance stations and our crews are rarely at a station because they are either treating
Soundwell ambulance station patients at the scene or are on standby at strategic locations across the region in order to best respond to incidents. However, we will always make sure that our crews have a base station to book on at the start of their shift, to return to for their breaks and at the end of their shift.” Jo Fowles, South West Ambulance and Allied Health Unison branch chair, said: “We welcome the planned investment and extra resources being proposed
by the trust as this is something we’ve been calling for for years. “But our members are concerned at plans to close ambulance stations and centralise operations in to one or two hubs for the Bristol area. After a number of occasions where the trust has promised that similar changes will result in better working conditions, more support and less occasions where crews are working over the end of their shifts haven’t happened, staff are understandably cynical.”
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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Afternoon WI OUR thanks to Andrew Gussey for his interesting and informative talk at our June meeting about his life with police dogs. Andrew trained dogs as a young man and when working with his father, before joining Avon and Somerset police in 1990. After a few years, the opportunity arose for a dog handler position. He applied and after a two day selection with a dog unknown to him, he realised this ambition. Two weeks before the arrival of his dog, the force delivered to his home everything his dog would need from a kennel, which would be kept outdoors, to leads. Then a German shepherd called Saul arrived and the 12 week training began. Saul was trained as a general purpose dog, being able to locate people in various situations such as missing persons or hidden criminals. He was taught obedience and agility and was groomed each day to create a bonding relationship. After a period with Bath police, they transferred to Bower Ashton. Saul had been trained to bite on command, which proved to be a wonderful deterrent when attending scenes of criminal activity and crowd control. After several years Saul became unfit to continue and the police force paid for him to have surgery and he was allowed to retire. Andrew was given another dog, a spaniel called Jess, and during her training, he noticed Saul was also trying to obey commands. Andrew felt it wasn't the retirement he wanted for his dog so a hard decision was made to find him a new home. Jess was trained to work in drugs and money crimes. Andrew
explained how the dogs are taught each command and drug recognition. Another spaniel called Zeus arrived and the two dogs worked together with Andrew until he had a promotion and left the dog section. Our next meeting is on July 8 (second Monday of the month) in Hanham Community Centre at 1.30pm. If you would like to join us we shall be pleased to see you. Our next speaker will be talking to us about the Queen's bodyguard. Ann Baulch Hanham Evening WI HELLO, hello hello... could well have been the title of our main speaker’s talk as retired police officer Brian Allison told us about his time in the police force. Brian joined the force in Ilminster in 1968 as a bobby when it was more “Heartbeat” than “Line of Duty” and worked in many forces around the west country. Discipline was to the fore and this applied as much to serving officers as the public. Policeman were not allowed to own houses and had to live in a police house. They even had to ask permission to get married. He told us how one of his placements was in Weston-superMare at the time of the “Mods and Rockers” and how he regularly spent Saturday nights and Bank Holidays sorting out disturbances between the two rival groups – as pop star Mary Hopkins sang at the time, 'Those Were The Days My Friend'. Despite holding a full driving licence when he joined the police, he had to use a bicycle to get around before having to take a test to ride a police motorcycle,
eventually progressing to a Hillman Imp Panda car . Brian mentioned how he progressed through the force taking on the duties of a Royal Protection Officer and eventually becoming being responsible for the introduction of helicopters into the force. We hope he will return to tell us about his later life in the force. We also heard from Pauline Sampsom of the Hanham Afternoon WI group who attended the Institute Annual General Meeting. She gave a report of the meeting and confirmed that the resolutions put to the meeting - “Stop the Decline in Rural Bus Services” and “Don’t Fear the Smear” – were both passed with sizeable majorities. Glorious sunshine greeted our final event of the month when we undertook a walk and a treasure hunt around St George Park and Redfield. It ended in the traditional WI way – lunch in a local coffee shop. Evening all… Dianna Coles Longwell Green WI OUR members were treated to a talk about the Queen’s Bodyguard The Yeomen of the Guard at the May meeting. The speaker, Shaun McCormack, has been a member of this corps since 2007. There have been guards expressly for guarding the Monarch since at least 1191 when Richard I formed a guard for his protection but the present company can be traced back to Henry Tudor who embarked England from France with a “private guard of faithful followers” – the fore-runners of the present Yeomen of the Guard.
They fought with him at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Recruitment is from the armed services of people who have at least 22 years service and there are now two women among their members. Shaun told anecdotes and passed round items for members to marvel over – including his jacket and hat which we found were both extremely heavy! He took pains to explain that the Yeomen of the Guard are not the Yeomen Warders who protect the Tower of London, although the Yeoman Warders have permission to wear the same uniform on special occasions. The Yeomen of the Guard are part-time and only called upon for special occasions. They are paid an honorarium for this by the monarch, part of which in times past was paid with beef and beer – hence the term Beefeaters which is applied to the Yeomen Warders of the Tower. At our July meeting we continue the Royal theme with a talk about the “Colourful personal life of Queen Victoria”. Upcoming trips include a visit to Knightshayes Court and Wilton, the New Forest and Poole. Our members now participate in three book clubs, a craft club, a walking group, a drama group, a skittles group and regular social suppers. We also meet on the first Thursday of the month 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. Get in touch by email at longwellwi@gmail.com or phone 0117 986 4782. Sandra Hill
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Hallelujah - it's the bark chorus! A HANHAM-based brass band is blowing its own trumpet after their first engagement of the year was declared a huge success. Crofts End Silver Band, which rehearses at United Reform Church in Tabernacle Road, performed at Winterbourne Family Fun Dog Show in aid of St Peter's Hospice. Member Claire Drummond, who plays the horn, said: “It was a lovely atmosphere enjoyed by all, especially our four legged friends and their owners. “Although we were lucky to miss the showers we just about held up under the blustery windy conditions. Our music was pegged tightly to the stands! People came up afterwards and complimented us on our playing which was really much appreciated.” Buoyed by their success, the band are now looking forward to performing closer to home when they appear at Hanham's Summer Street Fair on July 13.
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1 Sri Lanka 6 New Zealand 2 England 7 Pakistan 3HOW West Indies 8 Australia MANY ICE CREAMS? 4 Bangladesh 9 India Cones: Six 5 South Africa 10 Afghanistan Lollies: Five
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n SPOTLIGHT ON FRIENDS OF MAGPIE BOTTOM
MAGPIE Bottom is a nature reserve just off Bryants Hill, where the Stadbrook flows under the Bristol to Bath main road, at Hanham, through Conham Vale, and then to the River Avon. Historically this is the boundary between the city of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. At one time the valley boasted several small coal mines. When these closed a number of market gardens and orchards clothed each side and they also harvested watercress from the brook. In the 1960s small scale market gardening proved uneconomical and with land needed for housing, some was sold to developers for building. The remainder was left and nature reclaimed it. In 1985 Kingswood Borough Council brought the land and now the area is a nature reserve of around 13 acres with a mixture of woodland, grass, pond and steam habitats. The Friends of Magpie Bottom was formed about 30 years ago to manage the reserve, working hard to protect the wild life and the environment while making it accessible to the community. At present about 10 regulars meet twice a
month for working parties, aided by occasional volunteers and groups. These groups keep footpaths clear, repair steps and benches, plant bulbs and trees and keep the vegetation under control. They also litter pick and work with a community Payback team to remove fly tipping. The chair of the group checks the reserve on a regular basis to identify problems. South Gloucestershire Council works closely with the group, cutting grass, felling trees and offering help and advice. Funding received recently has allowed improvements to be made to the previously waterlogged paths and for a larger bridge to be installed by the pond, as well as enabling a 100-year-old orchard to be restored. The reserve is now more accessible and visited by many in the local community regardless of the weather.
Local scouts regularly provide bird boxes and fat balls for the reserve and bulbs and trees have been donated. Plans include repairing or replacing steps, walls and stone bridges. The Friends also intend to install more benches, a nature trail, interpretation boards and way markers. Volunteers are always welcome to clear litter and cut back vegetation. The group meets the second and last Tuesday of every month from 10am-1pm with a break at 11.30am. Tools are provided and you are encouraged to bring along a flask to drink alongside the homemade cake provided by one of the group. For more information contact magpiebottom@hotmail.com, message the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ magpiebottom or make yourself known to the group on a working day.
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Walking rugby launched Six of the best for boxers KINGSWOOD RFC is launching new walking rugby taster sessions. They will be run by the Kingswood Walking Rugby Group and are free for the first four weeks. There is no running, tackling or kicking involved, just fun passing and catching a rugby ball and scoring by crossing the try line. Sessions start from Thursday July 4 from 10-11.30am at the club in Grimsbury Road, Kingswood. The kitchen will be open afterwards for tea and coffee and a chat. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcomed. For further details call John on 07954 164590 or Elaine on 07792 525899.
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BOXERS from an east Bristol club came back from Europe’s largest boxing tournament with six medals. Downend Boxing Club, based at the Harry Crook Centre in Hillfields, sent a ten-strong team to the Haringey Box Cup, held at Alexandria Palace in London. The three-day tournament, held from June 14 to 16, was a great event for 17-year-old Taylor Andrews, who was successful in all three of his contests, including stopping a Canadian National Champion to take gold. Five other boxers made it to the finals in their competitions: Jodie Horton, Sharaz Amin, Bailey Phillips and twin brothers Jake and Ben Demmery.
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