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Dismay as 'stadium' looks set to go ahead CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans to build a “mini football stadium” in Hanham have been dealt a blow after a report recommended the scheme is approved. AEK Boco Football Club wants to install four 18.29m floodlights, two covered 50-seater spectator stands and a 1.8m fence around the perimeter of the main pitch. The scheme has been unpopular with many people living nearby, with 125 letters of objection sent to South Gloucestershire Council outlining concerns. They fear an increase in noise, traffic problems and anti-social behaviour and say the towering floodlights will illuminate homes nearby. Their determination has been bolstered by a disturbance which took place on Sunday May 19 when police were called to Greenbank Road. While unpopular with people living near the site, the scheme has many supporters with 240 people writing letters in support of the plans. Turn to Page 2
Woodcock Shield win for boys Hanham Woods Academy Year 10 football team won the Woodcock Shield in the final of the Bristol and South Glos tournament at Ashton Gate. PAGE 36
Tories retain council control Conservatives held on to all four council seats in Hanham and Longwell Green and retained control of South Gloucestershire Council in last month's local elections. PAGES 16 & 17
Inspector hails Hanham Woods
Erin Edwards, six, and her poodle Gracie were among the crowds at this year's Hanham Common Fayre. More event photos: Pages 8 and 9
Hanham Woods Academy is a step closer to coming out of special measures after being praised by Ofsted following its latest monitoring inspection. PAGE 7
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Dark days for locals b From Page 1 They say the club keeps hundreds of youngsters off the streets and the scheme is vital if the AEK is to progress to the Toolstation Western League. They also point out that anyone with reservations about the floodlights should visit those at Lockleaze Sports which have no light spill due to technological advances. The club says the floodlights would only be switched on during Saturdays and Wednesday evenings so the impact would be minimal. The application has been “called in” by Hanham councillor June Bamford due to the large number of objections. This means a decision will be made by the council's development management committee who are due to visit the site on May 31 with a final decision being made at a meeting on June 13 at Kingswood Civic Centre. In a 21-page report, council planning officer Patrick Jackson outlines the pros and cons of the scheme, but ultimately recommends the council gives approval. The report refers to Hanham Parish Council's objection to the scheme, saying the height of the masts and over-spill of light will result in “detrimental impact” for local residents. Parish councillors also say the scheme is out of character with the area, has insufficient parking at the site which will lead to an increase in on-street parking
Planning officer to recommend approval plus late night matches will lead to increased noise and general disturbance for local residents. But Mr Jackson said: “Whilst the lit pitch would be more visible to surrounding residents and there may be a degree of secondary glow, it is not concluded that this would translate to an adverse impact on living conditions. Furthermore, the lights would only be used for a restricted period of time. “It is acknowledged that the respective lighting columns would be visible from neighbouring gardens. That said, given their slight form, it is not considered that the structures would result in any significant overbearing or overshadowing impacts.” On the issue of noise, Mr Jackson said: “It is noted that complaints have been made to the council’s environmental health team, in relation to the levels of noise created by both players and spectators, as well as during events. The environmental health officer has also outlined that complaints are likely to continue or increase as a result of further intensification of the site. However to date, no statutory nuisance has been substantiated.” The report also addressed the issue of resulting traffic problems: “The transport officer
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battling AEK Boco lights bid is satisfied that the provision of floodlights, 2no. stands and fencing would not directly lead to such an increase in visitor numbers, that it would result in a highway safety hazard... the provision of the proposed facilities themselves would be unlikely to attract a significantly higher number of visitors.” The report concluded that concerns could be addressed through conditions placed on the scheme. “In terms of identified harms, officers are satisfied that these are adequately addressed by the application of appropriate planning conditions (such as restricting the timing of use of the proposed floodlights) in the event that planning permission is granted. It is not considered that the development proposal would result in a significantly greater level of noise generation. Accordingly, officers conclude that no unacceptable socio-
environmental harm has been identified.” Resident Kim Madan said objectors were planning to put up a dummy mast in time for the site visit so councillors can visualise the height of the floodlights. “Everyone is very disappointed,” she said. “I don't think the football club or the council appreciates the stress this has caused the residents with the continual reoccurrence of this situation. “We are trying to focus on the fact that this is a recommendation rather than a final decision, especially as many of the concerns raised in the application were not addressed in the planning officer's report. “The dummy floodlight gives an indication of what the visual impact these floodlights will have before the lights are even turned on.” Tyler Close resident Steve
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Ashlin said: “Many residents are united in continuing our objection to this application and will react accordingly to each stage of the process. “Whatever the outcome of this particular application it is clear that South Glos Council have a problem on their hands with the complete breakdown of relations between the football club and the vast majority of nearby neighbours. The large number of objections from people who actually live here clearly support this view.” If the committee grants approval on June 13, the authority, which owns the land, must decide whether to give “landlord's permission” to allow the club to build the scheme.
The dummy floodlight, which residents were intending to put up when councillors visit the site
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Crowds turn out for community fun day A FREE community fun day at The Meadows Primary in Bitton to mark the arrival of new play equipment proved a huge success. Marvellous Meadows Mayhem was organised by headteacher Joy Mounter and her staff and the school’s active Friends group, who have been fundraising for the equipment for a long time. Big crowds turned out for the event on Saturday May 11. The day included a bouncy castle, live music and a barbecue, was supported by St Mary’s Church, Linden Homes and WMAT’s catering company Zest. The choir and dance group performed and visitors had a chance to tour the school. Attractions included animal handling from Avon Valley Country Park, a vintage bus from Avon Valley Railway, zorbs from Progressive Sports, seed planting from Fonthill garden centre, a display by
Meadows headteacher Joy Mounter with Wellsway Multi Academy Trust chief executive Andrea Arlidge and her deputy Matthew Cottrell with representatives of Linden Homes and the Friends of the Meadows on the new play equipment Avon & Somerset police and craft activities from pre-schools, nurseries and toddler groups. Historic information came from the history society and the chocolate dinosaurs (ex Fry’s
employees). Mrs Mounter said the Friends had helped secure grants of £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund and £5,000 from the charity One Family. Linden
Homes, which is building houses at Bitton Mill, also donated £500. “The Meadows is a brilliant school and we have a lovely friendly and supporitve school community,” she said. Andrea Arlidge, WMAT chief executive, said: “We are so proud of The Meadows Primary School. We have seen huge improvements here. Joy Mounter and her fantastic staff go above and beyond to make sure the children get a wonderful experience.” Sarah Williams, regional sales manager at Linden Homes, said: “We are delighted to support The Meadows Primary School by contributing £500 towards their new playground – it looks wonderful. As we’re creating family homes in the village we thought it was the perfect way to support the local community – encouraging the children to get outside, have fun and get active!”
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The scene at the height of the Strachan and Henshaw building blaze on May 3. Photo: Avon Fire & Rescue, Yate
Homes evacuated and businesses lost in huge fire AN investigation into the cause of a huge fire which tore through the Strachan and Henshaw building in Speedwell is continuing. More than 76 firefighters were called from stations across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North to tackle the blaze, which broke out at the Foundry Lane site on the evening of Friday May 3. Coming just months after a previous fire on the site on New Year's Eve, residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut to block the black smoke which surrounded the area. The fire spread quickly from the workshop to a neighbouring office block with firefighters continuing to work throughout the night. Exploding cylinders, described as being “effectively like a bomb”, meant it was too dangerous for firefighters to go into the building so they had to tackle the blaze from the perimeter of the building.
Officers put a 200m cordon in place to stop the public going near the site. Some of the residents of the 40 homes which were evacuated were supported by nearby Crofts End church with others looked after by strangers. Most residents were allowed to return home the following day. Up to 50 businesses which rent space in the building were destroyed with some owners saying they did not have individual insurance and had lost everything in the fire. Police attended a community meeting on May 22 at Crofts End Church to hear concerns raised by residents and businesses and give an update from the investigation. DI Roger Doxsey, senior investigating officer, told the meeting: “The site was too unsafe to get officers or forensic investigators on site in order to examine the scene. We used a drone to survey the area and get a good look inside the building to gather evidence to help us find out how the fire started.
“Our main lines of enquiry have been talking to witnesses, reviewing CCTV footage and reviewing the drone footage. “My team is still working through hours of CCTV footage – it has been a key focus in our investigation. “We have had lots of people come forward but if there is anyone still out there who was at the site on the night, or anyone who thinks they might have key information, I would urge them to come forward to talk to us. “We were clear from the beginning that this was going to be treated as arson in order to give us the greatest resources and scope for capturing evidence in order to find out what started the fire. “Looking at the evidence so far there is no indication that it was started deliberately but we still have CCTV to review and people to interview and we are keeping an open mind.”
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Plans go in for Lidl store at retail park LIDL has now submitted a planning application for a new store in Longwell Green. The supermarket first revealed in January that it wanted to open a brand new store on Aldermoor Way at the site of the former Homebase store. Lidl UK’s regional head of property, Glen Stidever, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have submitted a planning application with South Gloucestershire Council. “If granted this would mark a multi-million pound investment in the area, and the creation of new jobs when the store opens. We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support and feedback so far and look forward to receiving the decision in due course.” But the store's plans have not gone down well with all residents, with four people objecting to the proposals at
Residents are dismayed at the removal of vegetation at the site the time Hanham and Longwell Green Voice went to print. One objector said: “Shockingly the trees and shrubs were cut down outside Homebase without permission and we as neighbours in adjacent bungalows are completely opposed to this, our view is now an ugly corrugated building.”
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Their concerns about tree felling were also raised by another concerned resident: “Why have all the trees, bushes and landscaping greenery been removed prior to the planning application being considered? The arboreal report clearly recommends retaining all trees and landscaping. The visual effect on Bath Road is now an unpleasant dirty building.” Another resident commented that there are already too many supermarkets in the area: “I object to this application as the area does not need another supermarket there are plenty already e.g. Hanham and Longwell Green. There are no plans for any road improvements to deal with the increase in traffic any supermarket will cause and Aldermoor Road is congested already. When the Aldi was built on Bath Road Longwell Green there were no road improvements, hence the road is now in a poor state and the traffic this supermarket has caused
makes this part of the road a nightmare too travel along. The same would happen with any supermarket on Aldermoor Road.” Oldland Parish Council has told South Glos it has no objection to the scheme. The plans detail a 1,264m² sales area, and will create up to 40 new jobs for the local economy. The supermarket will feature facilities such as an instore bakery and customer toilet. A non-food store is also planned for the site but Lidl has not yet revealed who its neighbour might be. There will be 179 car parking spaces, 56 more than Homebase provided. These include 11 disabled bays and 17 parent and child spaces. If approved, it will add to Lidl’s existing store portfolio of 760, and will form part of the company’s growth plans which will see it open more than 50 new stores a year. Last month Hanham and Longwell Green Voice revealed that Lidl would keep its Hanham branch open despite intentions to open a larger store nearby. A Lidl spokesperson told the Voice that the company had enough customers to keep both stores going. Homebase Longwell Green closed at the end of 2018 after experiencing difficult trading conditions. Lidl said it hopes that a decision will be made on the application in the coming months.
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HANHAM Woods Academy is a step closer to being removed from special measures following a third monitoring inspection. Inspectors who visited recently following the academy's 'Inadequate' rating in October 2017 concluded: “Leaders and managers are taking effective action towards the removal of of students. special measures.” Inspectors also stated: “Pupils The academy will now behave well in their classes. be allowed to appoint newly They do what teachers ask of qualified teachers. them without complaint. The use The inspectors' report said: of sanctions, such as removal “Many of the improvements that from lessons and exclusion, has leaders implemented in the last dropped very significantly. year are now coming to fruition. “Increasingly, pupils have The vast majority of systems are positive attitudes to learning. in place and leaders are focused They are responding to the on ensuring that the culture of higher expectations of their the school supports achievement teachers and the improved for all its pupils.” quality of teaching.” The report said pupils say Steve Kneller, principal of teaching is more consistent Hanham Woods Academy, and there is a “substantial welcomed latest improvement” in the attendance Lunch hp ad.qxp_Layout 1 03/04/2019 22:54 the Page 2 report.
He said: “We are pleased that the inspection team saw the improvements that we have been working on. Credit must go to hard working staff, supportive parents and most of all our amazing students. I would also like to thank Cabot Learning Federation for their contribution to school improvement. “We are not complacent and there is still more work to be done. We have strong plans in place to address the issues with Literacy and we will not rest until we provide every young person with a world class education.”
CHERNOBYL Children's Lifeline, which raises money every year for 16 children from Belarus to visit our area during the summer, needs your help urgently. One host family has had to pull out, leaving two boys without a place to stay. James Hyden, vice chair of the group, said: “Our charity brings children from Belarus to the UK on respite holidays in order to give their immune systems a break. We are looking for a local couple or family who would be prepared to host two 11-year-old boys from July 7-19." Volunteers will be given support. If you think you can help or would like to find out more please call James on 07914 448358.
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Hanham Common Fayre proves as popula HANHAM Common Fayre proved another huge hit this year. People of all ages flocked to the green space to soak up the jovial atmosphere and enjoy the stalls and attractions. After opening with traditional maypole dancing, the fayre got underway with a display of BMX skills presented by Fusion Extreme whose professional star rider, Del Shepherd, stunned and amazed the watching crowd with his dexterity and daring. Other events included a dog show, vintage car show, Punch and Judy and performances by 3D Dance. There was also plenty of stalls, inflatables and a revolving teacup ride. At the end of the day, an army of volunteers made up from local councillors and regular supporters, took on the task of cleaning up the common and restoring it to its usual pristine condition. Cllr Steve Hicks, chair of Hanham Abbots Parish Council which organises the annual event, said: “After a few worrying wet moments at the start, the weather decided to be kind for yet another year. “The fayre is run as a self-supporting, nonprofit-making event, and provides charities with a great opportunity to raise funds for their good causes and the fees for the stalls they rent, together with those charged to commercial traders and car boot entrants, are used to fund the whole day. “It was the 42nd consecutive year of this free event and as usual there was a huge attendance of locals and supporters from surrounding areas who all enjoyed the events on offer.”
Lilly, nine, Leo, five, and 10-year-old Poppy helped at the Hanham Toddlers Pre-school stall
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Janice Nash, Debbie Lambert and David Nash, volunteers for Guide Dogs for the Blind pictured with golden retriever Voss and labrador Brian
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Paul Old, left, with golf partner Paul Stallard
Hattie, 10, and Eva, 11, get to grips with face painting for the 28th Kingswood Guides
Hanham's Gus Gander with his 1932 Riley Gamecock
Joseph, 14, Fred, 17, and Libby, 10, represented the 29th Kingswood 2nd Hanham Scout Group
Pals plan golf marathon to support veterans KINGSWOOD chums will swing into action when they attempt to complete 24 hours of golf to raise money for charity. Paul Stallard and Paul Old, who are in their 50s, are talking on the difficult challenge in support of Combat Stress, which helps ex-servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The pair, who fundraise under the name The Happy Gilmores with two other pals, are both nuts about golf and play whenever they get the chance. They decided to combine their favourite sport with fundraising three years ago when they took part in the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge which involved playing 72 holes in 24 hours to raise money for the cancer charity. Paul Stallard said: “It took about 16 hours and we had a blast doing so we did it again last year. This year we have decided to raise awareness and money for a different charity and, knowing one of our mates who's a ex-vet suffered with PTSD, we decided we would help the charity Combat Stress as they helped him through his time of need. “This year is the charity's centenary year so we thought we would do something a bit more demanding, so we are going to continuously play golf for 24 hours, teeing off at Tracy Park at 8pm on June 24 and finishing just after 8pm on the 25th. “Not only are we playing 24 hours of golf, we're going to try to play 144 holes, which is eight
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rounds of golf in one day. Not many people do that in a week, let alone a day “The 39 mile walk alone is enough of a challenge and hitting a golf ball around 750 times will be an even greater challenge. “We only know of two people in the UK to have done it and they are golf professionals. We're far from golf professionals!” Paul said the excitement was now mounting: “We're really passionate about what we do and the adrenaline rush has already started to kick in. We are a bit apprehensive because we know it's going to be a hard slog but it's going to be an enjoyable slog because we know what we are doing is for a good cause.” The duo have set an ambitious target - £4,000 which is more than they have previously raised. “We are already over half way there so it's looking good and we may even exceed our expectations,” Paul said. The pair are hosting an auction at Longwell Green Community Centre on Armed Forces Day, June 29, at 7pm and they hope businesses and individuals will donate prizes. They have received donations such as a corporate box at Bristol Bears, a tour of the Bottle Yard film studio, the 18th flag from the Open at St Andrews, but hope for more. If you can offer prizes, contact through their Facebook page The Happy Gilmores or email happygilmoresdo24hrs@ gmail.com. You can donate at https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/happygilmoresdo24hr
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Chewy the bunny car is back on road THE COMMUNITY has rallied to the aid of an animal rescue charity which put out an SOS to save their mascot – a furry rabbit mobile. Chewy was purchased on eBay by Littlest Rescue in Soundwell Road several years ago and has been raising money for the charity by appearing at events, fairs and fetes. But disaster struck when the Ford Ka - complete with grey fur, teeth, long whiskers and a pink nose - failed its MOT. Mechanics told the charity it would cost £550 to repair Chewy's bodywork which had badly corroded and on top of that further funds were needed to tax and insure him. The charity, which looks after 'pre-loved' rabbits and guinea pigs, launched an online fundraising appeal and were amazed when donations rocketed to more than £1,000 in a matter of days. Littlest Rescue founder Bev Taylor said: “We started a Go Fund Me page to save Chewy and, believe it or not, raised £1,100 in just 48 hours! “Chewy is an old car and to some people he's not even worth repairing but for us he's worth his weight in gold. He raises a lot of money so we were prepared to pay whatever it cost.” When kind-hearted workers at the garage, B M Motoring Centre in Broad Street, Staple Hill, realised the repairs were for charity they said they would only charge for materials and would waive labour costs.
Chewy was back working at Hanham Common Fayre following his life-saving surgery. He is pictured at the event with nine-year-old Ella.
“They were amazing,” said Bev. “It means we now have a little extra over which will enable us to have the advisory work carried out which had been flagged up on the MOT. Hopefully Chewy will be fully restored so he can
carry on working for another year at least. The garage did a really good job on his bodywork so we are hoping that next year he may go through the MOT but there's no guarantee. Being covered in fur, you can't see
when he gets corroded but we try as much as possible to keep him out of the rain.” Chewy was returned to the Littlest Rescue on May 10 and was back working the following day - this time to raise funds, not for the charity, but for a boy with epilepsy. “He's not just used for our own benefit,” said Bev. “We use him to support other causes, which is really good.” Bev said she had missed Chewy while he was at the garage but it was great to see him looking much healthier. “It was really good to drive him again. Chewy is immensely important to the charity because he captures the attention of children and enables us to give education talks about rabbits. “He's also great at raising money at events as people want their photo taken with him and are happy to donate. “To me he's important because he's named after a rabbit I sadly lost. To have Chewy back on the road was like having my rabbit back. He lives on and I want to keep him going for as long as possible.” David Peel, owner of B M Motoring Centre, said: “One of the volunteers dropped Chewy into us and said they had been trying to raise money to keep the car on the road. As soon as we found that they were a charity we tried to keep cost down to help them out. “We've had some weird and wonderful vehicles but we've never had a bunny car before.”
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Double yellow proposals in Longwell Green School's in demand BEACON Rise Primary in Kingswood is the most in-demand local authority school in South Gloucestershire this year. A total of 288 families put the school in their top three preferences for their sons and daughters to join from September 2019, but it had just 90 places available. Blackhorse Primary in Emersons Green is ranked second, with Stanbridge Primary, Downend, third. Emersons Green and Bradley Stoke primaries and Samuel White’s Infant School make up the rest of the six most oversubscribed in the list, which does not include some academies and voluntary-aided institutions that are their own admission authority rather than the council. South Gloucestershire Council says 91 per cent of the 2019 intake — a total of 2,864 — were offered their first choice. Six per cent (178 children) got into their second preference, while one per cent (26 youngsters) received their third. No children missed out on being allocated a place to start primary school later this year, the authority’s data showed.
A CONSULTATION into placing extra double yellow lines in Longwell Green has been extended. South Gloucestershire Council had given residents until June 7 to comment on its proposals. But people now have an extra three days because the authority had failed to put up a notice informing residents of the plans on one of the affected roads. The scheme would affect the following roads: Bath Road, Bakersfield, Beaumont Close, Court Farm Road, Ellacome Road, Grangeville Close, Larksleaze Road, Long Beach Road Penngrove, Shellards Road and Stratton Place. A council report says: “It is proposed to implement a no waiting at any time restrictions (double yellow lines) at various junctions to improve visibility, as well as at locations that will improve traffic flow. “The proposals include the conversion of existing advisory white keep clear markings, to no waiting at any time restrictions, and a change in the restricted times for the Longwell Primary School keep clear markings.” Subject to comments received at consultation and public advertisement, the measures will be put in place during the 2020/21 financial year. To comment or to find out more about the scheme, visit https:// bit.ly/2HydWhU
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Doctors' shuttle service launched ELDERLY and disabled patients who struggle to visit Hanham Surgery can now get a helping hand thanks to a unique partnership. Hanham Health has teamed up with Kingswood Community Transport (KCT) to offer a 'Doctors' Shuttle' service to take them to and from appointments. The service will be available from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and can be booked directly with Kingswood Community Transport at the cost of £3 return.
As this is a pilot scheme, it is currently only available to patients at Hanham Surgery but could take in its sister practice at Oldland Common in the future. Mike Vernon, general manager for KCT, said: “The service is open to any patient at Hanham Surgery who could struggle to attend appointments without some help. “This is a pilot and if all goes well, we will extend it to Oldland Common Surgery and then look to open it up any other surgeries wishing to take part in our area.”
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Schools help put end to period poverty GIRLS at Longwell Green Primary School are among those who were given free boxes of sanitary products in a bid to tackle period poverty. South Gloucestershire Council has been distributing period products and promotional materials to schools after research found that 1 in 10 girls in the UK cannot afford to buy period products nationally and an estimated 137,000 are missing school because of their periods. The boxes will be placed in school toilets and all young people will be able to access the products.
The initiative is part of the council's public health Period Positivity project and aims to help improve understanding of periods and reduce any stigma or embarrassment around menstruating at school. A total of 56 per cent of 14-year-olds say they are embarrassed about their period and one in seven have received comments about cleanliness. Director of public health Sara Blackmore said: “One in 10 girls between the ages of 14 and 21 in the UK have been unable to afford period products. “We want to make sure that
no young woman in our area misses out on her education because of her period, and are pleased to be able to support them with these boxes of free products.” Cabinet member for adults and public health, Cllr Ben Stokes, said: “We want to help tackle this inequality by making these free period products available in local schools, which should also help to see improvements in attendance levels.” The council received a large contribution of period products from homelessness charity Caring in Bristol. They had
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Little Heath care home reaches milestone A TOPPING out ceremony has taken place for a £8.5 million care home and reablement centre in Cadbury Heath Local charity and care and housing provider Brunelcare attended the ground breaking ceremony for the development, which will be named Little Heath. Designed and built to support the specialist needs of elderly people and people living with dementia, Little Heath care home will provide 64-ensuite bedrooms, dining and servery areas, as well as shared community amenities including communal lounges, a hair and beauty salon, function room and shop, plus fitness and gym facilities. A unique feature of the site is the inclusion of two GP consulting rooms. Brunelcare will be working in partnership with Cadbury Heath Healthcare who will be providing GP services in the reablement centre and the care home, with a GP base on site Monday to Friday. The scheme’s connecting Reablement Centre will offer separate accommodation and rehabilitation services for people leaving hospital in need of temporary step-down care before returning home. This facility will provide a further 24-ensuite bedrooms, a rehabilitation gym, shared lounge and dining facilities, and a kitchen to help residents regain their confidence and independence. The topping out ceremony, which traditionally signifies the structure has reached its maximum height, was attended
From l- r: Kevin Fairman (Brunelcare CEO) James Harris (Stepnell project manager) and Chris Faulkner (Stepnell regional director) by representatives from Stepnell and Bristol based charity Brunelcare, along with two representatives from Cadbury Heath Healthcare. Due to complete in early 2020, the two and three storey development will be operated by Brunelcare and will replace the former Heath Resources Centre and the former South Gloucestershire Council Newton House Care Home on the site. Kevin Fairman, CEO Brunelcare, said: “It is good to see the development reach this milestone. Opening Little Heath means Brunelcare will be able to increase the number of care home places it currently provides, along with expanding our already very successful reablement service, supporting people returning home from hospital. This development will also provide over 100 new jobs,
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n NEWS THE new-look South Gloucestershire Council has been unveiled after the Conservatives held on to power at the local elections. Of the 61 seats available, the Tories won 33, a majority of five over the Liberal Democrats, who took 17 seats, and Labour, who secured 11. In the Hanham ward, Conservatives June Bamford, Brenda Langley and Jason Pearce were elected, with all three at least 600 votes ahead of the fourth-placed Labour candidate Caroline White. In the Longwell Green ward Tories Christine Price and Toby Savage won both seats, gaining at least twice as many votes as the highest-polling Labour candidate, Ron Hardie. The Green Party did not win any seats in South Gloucestershire, but received two per cent of the vote. In the Hanham ward, the Greens performed well, taking 20 per cent of the vote, although still at least 750 votes behind the winning Tory candidates. The United Kingdom
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n NEWS Here’s how the votes fell in Hanham and Longwell Green on May 2 Hanham (three seats) June Bamford – Conservative – 1,688 Brenda Langley – Conservative – 1,527 Jason Pearce – Conservative – 1,403 Caroline White – Labour – 777 Andy Chubb – Labour – 773 Wayne Prewett – Labour – 712 Jack Cox – Green – 644 Jenny Vernon – Green – 638 Joseph Evans – Green – 569 Denise Gawn – Lib Dem – 246 Peter Coley – Lib Dem – 240 Toby Jefferies – Lib Dem – 214
Longwell Green (two seats) Christine Price – Conservative – 1,545 Toby Savage – Conservative – 1,369 Ron Hardie – Labour – 677 Pat Penny – Labour – 605 Cheryl Kirby – Lib Dem – 330 Clive Parkinson – Lib Dem – 293
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Sad day as Speedwell pool is bulldozed BULLDOZERS have moved onto the site of the former Speedwell Swimming Pool, signalling the end of an era for many residents in east Bristol. The pool, in Whitefield Road, is being demolished to make way for 31 affordable homes despite hopes that the building could be put to community use. The sight of the mechanical equipment lurching into action, sparked memories for many people who took to social media to express their dismay and sadness. One lady commented: “So sad – another part of our childhood gone.” “Devastating. Used to go there all the time as a kid. Heartbreaking to see it like that,” another wrote. One poster on the Kingswood As It Was Facebook group reminisced about the old days: “They sold a little packet of wafer biscuits in the kiosk in the
entrance. My dad used to take us kids in the street every Sunday morning. Such a shame.” Another said: “I learnt to swim here. Used to cycle from Hanham on a Saturday morning. Bovril and a large digestive afterwards.” Others questioned why the pool had to close: “Hundreds, if not more, children learned to swim there. Why did it close? Have we run out of kids?” Another said: “Such a shame.
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Ukulele concert aids air ambulance A UKULELE covers band went down a storm when they held a charity concert at Oldland Village Club. Musicians from Oldland Ukers raised £520 for the Great Western Air Ambulance, the club's nominated charity of the year. Band member Naomi Willmott said: “About a year and a half ago ago four of us met on a night out at Oldland Village Club. A couple were playing ukuleles and we got chatting and singing and thought how nice it would be to form our own band. “Since then we have grown to nine and perform at many care homes, putting smiles on residents' faces as well as performing at events for St Peter's Hospice, Southmead Hospital, Meningitis Now, Dementia UK and many more charities.” Naomi said the £520 had helped bring the club's total so far for GWAA to £5,000. “Everyone enjoyed the evening and everyone was up dancing. We have members in our group who are in their 60s, 70s and 80s, proving you are never to old to play an instrument!” The Oldland Ukers meet to rehearse every Monday night at Oldland Village Club at 8.30pm and welcome new members. You can follow where they perform on Facebook, search for Oldland Ukers.
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n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY OUR May topic was Bristol’s Women Reformers (incredible women from or area who helped to shape our society). We began in the depths of history with St Werburgh, an Anglo-Saxon princess to whom a church was dedicated on Corn Street in medieval times but the deeds of many early women have been lost to time. We picked up on Dorothy Hazzard who died in 1674 and had been an early leader of the Baptist sect in Bristol, who tried to rally the women of the city to resist the besieging Royalists and was one of the band of women who fortified the Frome Gate during the Civil War. Hanna More; born in Fishponds in 1745, was a passionate religious writer notable for her campaigns against the slave trade and efforts to educate the poor. She set up the first school in Brislington at Keepers Cottage on Brislington Hill – a blue plaque marks the spot. In 1788 Ann Yearsley wrote “A Poem on the Inhumanity of the Slave-Trade”. Her poem was considered by many critics to rival a similar poem written by her ex-patron Hannah More entitled, "Slavery: A Poem". They joined many prominent Bristol women who campaigned against the slave trade. Born in 1807 Mary Carpenter brought the gift of education to disadvantaged children and young offenders in Bristol who had previously been denied it. Born in Bristol in 1821 Elizabeth Blackwell moved to the US to work as a teacher, but also became the first woman to
qualify as a doctor in America. Along with her sister Emily, who had also become a doctor she established a clinic for poor women. This clinic became the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children and still exists today. After a full life Elizabeth Blackwell, one of Bristol's most influential daughters, and an American legend, died in Hastings in 1910 at the grand age of 81. The Suffragette movement was strong in Bristol, Annie Kenney was the only working class woman to be part of the senior hierarchy of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). In 1910 she lived at 23 Gordon Road, Clifton – a blue plaque marks the address. Fellow suffragette, Lady Emmeline Pethwick Lawrence, was born at Brandon Hill. Our topic on June 3 ‘The English Civil War’ will be presented to us by Professor Ronald Hutton (as seen on TV). The 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
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n NEWS
Cafe team to hold fundraising event A MOTHER and daughter team who launched a series of community cafes in a bid to end loneliness and isolation are holding a fundraising event. Gillian Flower and Michelle Ford have opened weekly cafes in Longwell Green, Kingswood and Speedwell. The aim is to provide a place where people can make new friends, buy a good value lunch and take part in activities, if they wish. The duo say the cafes are having a huge impact and would like to open more. In order to raise funds they have organised a jumble sale on Saturday June 15 at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ. It takes place from 12-3pm and a cafe will be available. Michelle said: “Our aim is to start opening more cafes but to do so we need extra equipment and staff so this is our first fundraiser to achieve this.” Longwell Green Community Cafe takes place every Friday from 123pm at All Saints United Church, just down the road opposite Aldi. The cafe at Kingswood is held at Kingswood Community Centre (KCA), opposite the former Linden Hotel, every Thursday from 123pm. The Speedwell cafe is based at Barton Hill Rugby Club every Monday from 11-2pm.
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n NEWS FROM OUR MP
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S the local MP, I come across many problems where the solutions sit across different levels of government and therefore I and my fellow South Glos MPs need to work closely with local councillors on both South Gloucestershire Council and on our town and parish councils across the constituency. The recent local elections at both district and town/parish levels are therefore critical in being able to deal comprehensively with the issues that residents come to me with. The elections saw a number of long-serving councillors from all parties retire after many years of dedicated service to the Kingswood constituency and South Gloucestershire more widely and, as the local MP, I want to thank them on behalf of our communities for what they achieved during that time. These elections also saw a number of new councillors elected for the first time, who will bring fresh energy and new ideas to how we
can make our area an even better place to live and work. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead. Residents are clear that they want value for money local services that ensure that school standards are driven up, more effort being put into cleaner, greener and safer streets, alongside additional support for our high streets, infrastructure and local economy. There’s a story of significant improvement to be told on all of these issues and I am delighted that the new administration at South Gloucestershire is continuing to make these areas of focus. Now that the elections have taken place, I look forward to working on key local priorities that I share with South Gloucestershire Council. Locally there are many exciting projects that will benefit Kingswood. These include £3m to improve Kingswood High Street - money which was secured from the Conservative West of England’s mayor Tim Bowles, and
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23 Quill
Quill launches as creative platform A NEW publication has been launched to give a platform to writers, poets and illustrators living in South Gloucestershire. The first edition of Quill coincided with Shakespeare's birthday on April 23, and features the creative talents of 18 residents, including the renowned author Ali Bacon who lives in Emersons Green. The 24-page first edition saw a print run of 500, but people can also download electronic copies to read. The free community publishing initiative started when a group like-minded people searched the internet looking for 'creative writing in South Gloucestershire' and were surprised to find they didn't get any hits. Quill chair Ron Morton, from Wick, said: “We were determined to launch Quill on Shakespeare’s birthday and we have succeeded! “It all started when we Googled ‘creative writing in South Gloucestershire’ and we got no hits. Not one. So, a group of us decided to set up our own group to put South Gloucestershire on the creative writing Google map, raising the profile of amateur writers in the locality. “Hopefully now when people Google those key-words they will find kindred spirits, with whom to share their writing. South Gloucestershire deserves no less! “It has been a struggle, but the team has managed to publish the first edition of Quill on time and on budget at the same time as establishing a community
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The creative writing group receive their copies of Quill. (l-r) Bobby Kaye, Jacquie Steel, Elaine Gibbs, Kasia Wakeling, Ron Morton (chair of Quill) and Vicki Steele organisation to support creative writing across South Gloucestershire.” Author Ali Bacon said: “I'm delighted to see this new platform for creative writing in South Glos and to be part of the first issue.” A short story called Spring Recurring features in the first edition and was written by Longwell Green resident Stella Walker who said: “Creative writing was something I had always wanted to do, but only found the time for it following retirement three years ago. I had no idea what an absorbing and fulfilling part of my life it would become. Most days I find time to write something, however briefly. I am always surprised and delighted when one of my poems or short stories also brings pleasure to others.” Quill, which will be a quarterly publication, was made possible thanks to a council grant from Boyd Valley councillors Steve Reade and Ben Stokes as part of South Gloucestershire's
Member Allocated Funding scheme. This, however, will only cover costs for the initial issues so it is hoped supporters will keep the initiative afloat in the future. There are also plans to branch out into organising informal creative writing groups and tutored writing courses. Organisers will now focus on Quill's second issue, due out in September, which will have the
theme of Remembrance ahead of Remembrance Sunday in November. In addition to pieces about life in the armed forces, Quill will hopefully include material covering civilian war service and life on the Home Front. Anyone who would like to contribute should sent their copy or illustrations to editorquill@ gmail.com no later than September 1. To download electronic copies of Quill, visit Quillukblog. wordpress.com. You can also catch up on social media via the Facebook page, Quill: Creative Writing from SGlos If anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor, or would like to make a one-off donation, they can email Ron - quill.chair@ gmail.com - to find out more.
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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC
Treat 999 call handlers with respect I’M under no illusion how difficult policing is and the challenging circumstances our police officers and emergency services face on a daily basis to keep our communities safe. However, it’s not just our colleagues on the frontline who face abuse; abusive calls to 999 and 101 call handlers is on the rise. Unfortunately, our call handlers have come to expect swearing and name-calling but in more serious cases some of our call handlers have received death threats and threats of rape. One individual even threatened to burn down a call handler’s house with her children inside. The reality that our call handlers face is unacceptable. Our call handlers, who go above and beyond to protect us from harm, deserve to come to work without being worried about potential abuse they might face during their shift. They deserve to be treated with respect and we all need to show
support to these individuals who work so hard to keep our communities safe. Nationally, there has been an increase in 999 calls and within Avon and Somerset we have seen an 8% year on year increase. This 8% equates to approximately an extra 48 calls every day or an additional five hours of call handling per day. Disappointingly, some 999 calls are not emergencies and some are even hoaxes. We need to remember that non-emergency calls to 999 could be blocking a real emergency and this is deadly serious. In May, we supported Mental Health Awareness Week. Many mental health charities now believe that people are more aware and feel more empowered to tackle mental health. It is great that people now feel empowered to speak out about their experiences in schools, workplaces and in
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n Jumble sale and cafe, 12-3pm, St Aidan’s Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ. Fundraiser to open more community cafes to end loneliness and isolation.
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 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 “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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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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. 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
Hanham Library What’s On Mondays 10:30-11:00 (except Bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time for preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning 11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday
11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft Group Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning Saturday Monthly Events June 4th FREE Chatterbooks 10:30-11:30 June 11th FREE Lego Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free
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25 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 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 2-4pm Carers Support Group, The Park Centre, Kingswood, second Wednesday of the month. n Yoga, 9.15-11.45am, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Tai Chi, 2.30-3.30pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Yoga, 6.30-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 or email greensladejenny@yahoo.com. Light and easy aerobics for +50’s or the less fit. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email
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n WHAT’S ON 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.mansfiled@googlemail. com
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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 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 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.
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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 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 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
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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
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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.
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n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439.
Handprints, parent baby and toddler group
Monday - Friday. 10am-12. United church, 83 Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DF (opposite Aldi) Contact Cally tel 07436214051. Email handprintslongwellgreen@ yahoo.com. F: www.facebook. com/HandprintsBristol/ or www. handprintslongwellgreen.co.uk
Twilight market at St Nick's PEOPLE are being invited to visit St Nicholas Markets after-hours this month. On Thursday June 6, St Nick’s will host the first of its Twilight Markets, offering visitors the chance to explore the old city, see stalls from artisan crafters and grab a bite to eat and drink from delectable food producers. Throughout the evening there’ll also be plenty of the finest street food to sample from resident traders including Eatchu, Woky Ko and Royce Rolls. Councillor Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor at Bristol City Council, said: “The Twilight Market is a great way to spend a summer evening with friends and family. “It promises to be a lively, social event blending shopping and socialising and we’re all very much looking forward to it. The idea is that we hold more events like this throughout the year, so please come along and support your local traders, so this market can then be the first of many more to come.” St Nicholas Markets, fondly known as St Nick’s, has been the tradition centre of Bristol market activity since 1743. The permanent indoor market buildings and outdoor stalls are home to the largest collection of independent retailers in the city offering quality crafts, giftware and food produce. The launch of the Twilight Market is part of St Nick’s 275 celebrations to mark the anniversary of the opening of the market and the significant role the market has played in Bristol over the last 275 years.
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Concerns remain over children's services CHILDREN’S services in South Gloucestershire still require “significant improvement”, according to the latest watchdog report. The local authority’s social care services for children were judged “inadequate” by Ofsted in 2016. Since then, inspectors have made regular checks on the statutory services for children in need of help and protection, looked after children and care leavers. Now, after the seventh and final monitoring inspection, Ofsted has judged the services to have improved sufficiently to be rated “requires improvement to be good”. But the report noted that the quality of the service for care leavers “has recently declined” and that, overall, “a significant improvement journey remains”. Lead Ofsted inspector Emmy
Tomsett wrote: “Recently accelerated progress against the improvement plan has ensured that outcomes for most children are now improving in most areas of the service, but not all recommendations from the inspection in 2016 have been fully addressed.” The report listed 13 areas requiring improvement, including the speed of decisionmaking when contact is first made with a child, how quickly preventative measures are put in place for children who are referred to the service, and how well care leavers are prepared for living independently. It noted improvements in
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a number of areas such as the quality of direct work with children, reduced caseloads for social workers, and the 0-25 disability service. Jon Hunt, the cabinet member responsible for children and young people at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “We are continuing to move in the right direction, but we do recognise there is still further to go in order to bring all social work practice to the same consistently high standards that the children we support deserve. “Ofsted have acknowledged that significant improvements are evident and we will now focus on doing the right thing, the first time, to achieve consistency across the board.” The watchdog has ended its monitoring of South Gloucestershire’s children’s services, and inspectors are not due to visit again until the next
full inspection. Chris Sivers, the council’s director for children, adults and health, said: “Whilst Ofsted are comfortable that they no longer need to visit us so regularly to monitor progress, we have valued the robust scrutiny this has provided and will maintain the same high levels of quality assurance to ensure we build on the rapid progress we’ve already made. “This is an important step in our improvement journey, which I’m pleased we’ve brought about in such a short period of time. “I’m particularly pleased with the recognition that the direct work with children is strong, and that we listen to the voice of children and young people. “Crucially, Ofsted have identified that we understand our strengths, but also know where we need to focus our efforts to deliver further improvements.”
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June, 2019
Measles cases triple THE World Health Organisation has reported that the number of measles cases worldwide has tripled in the first three months of 2019 compared with the same time last year. This disease – which is entirely preventable through vaccination – is killing people. New York City recently declared a public health emergency after more than 285 cases of measles, ordering mandatory vaccinations in one neighbourhood. In the UK, take-up of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children reaching their second birthday decreased for the fourth year in a row and is now at 91.2 per cent, the lowest it has been since 2011/2012. What is going on, and does it affect us in Bristol? The UK is seeing more cases of measles. This is due in part to children who went unvaccinated 20 years ago, after now-discredited research caused a scare about the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It
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was claimed by Dr Andrew Wakefield that the vaccine was linked to autism – but his research was found to be wrong, and Dr Wakefield was struck off. Now the anti-vaccination movement – "anti-vaxxers" – and the false information that they spread about vaccines is posing a significant health threat. They share conspiracy theories about vaccinations, false scientific research and spread stories that feed distrust in governments and drug manufacturers. In a world of alternative truths, fake news and the repeated refrain “do not trust the experts’’, the power of social media means the spread and reach of this information cannot be managed without every one of us joining in the fight. False information left unchallenged is sometimes just as damaging as great truths left untold. The WHO has said some people's reluctance or refusal to vaccinate threatens to reverse progress made against preventable diseases. Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective ways of avoiding disease – it currently prevents 2-3 million deaths a year, and a further 1.5 million could be avoided if global coverage of vaccinations improved. The reason why I said we all have a role to play is that, increasingly, social media influencers, some famous political figures and celebrities are now
publicly stating that they support the anti-vaxxers. Such individuals do not feel responsible for the impact that they wield on vulnerable, less educated or easily impressionable people. Looking after and seeking to protect young children forms part of our innate human behaviour. When people choose not to vaccinate – for all the right reasons but based on wrong information – not only do they put lives at risk, they also start to undo the social norms that mean that vaccination is a choice to protect the whole community as well as the individual. Our shared societal values start coming undone. As part of the Bristol Travel Clinic, Ellacombe pharmacy works to the highest ethical and professional standards. We signpost to free NHS provision where possible while also providing a service with a lowprice guarantee that includes support for the work of charities like Meningitis Now and Water Aid. Our service was set up after a patient lost a relative to meningitis. It is our response to using our skills and the science available to protect you and your family. From Chicken Pox, Meningitis B to Rabies , vaccinations can protect you and your loved ones.
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HANHAM Ladies Choir, founded in the 1950s, would welcome more members. It currently includes 27 singers, who gave their annual charity concert on May 18 in aid of the NGS Macmillan Wellbeing Centre, Beaufort House, Southmead Hospital. Bariton Marcus Evans was the guest performer. Over the years, the choir has performed at
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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Afternoon WI A LONG-AWAITED day trip to the annual Malvern Flower Festival had been organised for the ladies in our group. The Three Counties Showground, where this annual event takes place, is set against a beautiful backdrop of the Malvern Hills. Aside from the exquisite unseasonal flowers and plants, there was a great choice for retail therapy from crafts to antiques, something for everyone. The designer gardens were truly spectacular and as equally thrilling were the 12 local schools entries. A few of these gardens had some children on hand to explain how their project had evolved from classroom to the delightful presentations on view. With the kind weather and plenty of walking, it was a perfectly lovely day and wonderful experience for us all. Our monthly meeting welcomed Roy, from the Speringcourt Animal Rescue Centre. Roy told us how he became disenchanted with his work and knew he must make a change . As he had a great love for dogs he decided to become more involved with them. After training as a veterinary nurse and working shifts at the PDSA, he became very aware of all kinds of unwanted animals. As an idea grew and through luck, he was able to relocate to a more suitable property with land. Gradually his venture became well known and donations of everything from unwanted chickens to llamas began arriving. With veterinary help he was also able to take in birds of prey and reptiles and he now has 202 unwanted animals in the centre. Some of these are wild
animals and cannot be released back into the wild until they are able to fend for themselves. . Roy had brought three of his friends with him, with first up a female barn owl named Hope who was aged about five. Next we were introduced to an eagle owl named Gizmo. He had been rescued by the police and was very big, apparently weighing about 7lbs. Lastly, a 25-yearold royal python called Monty emerged from a small box. He had arrived via Heathrow Airport as he had been smuggled into the country. Two of our very brave ladies seemed quite happy to hold him and many tentatively stroked him. We enjoyed a very interesting and informative afternoon, thanks to Roy and his animals. Our next meeting is on June 10 (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. Or telephone Liz on 0117 961 1583. We shall be welcoming a speaker about life with police dogs. Ann Baulch Hanham Evening WI POURING rain could not dampen the spirits of the branch members as they joined the tour organised by the Longwell Green branch for a trip to Savill Gardens. Arriving amidst a downpour we did what the WI usually do in these circumstances – headed straight for nearest coffee shop for a drink and lunch. As the skies brightened, we took a tour of the gardens which have been described as one of the finest woodlands in the country.
Situated in Windsor Great Park, the gardens were commissioned by George V and created by Eric Savill. We wandered around the grounds at our leisure taking in the beauty of the variety of flowers, rare plants and magnificent trees. This was followed by a boat trip along the Thames from Runnymead to Winsor where we enjoyed a cream tea. Despite the weather members returned home having enjoyed a lovely day out and full of thoughts on how to improve their own gardens. We’ll see. A couple of members also enjoyed a day out on a trip to the Malvern Show organised by Hanham Afternoon branch. The May meeting took on a more serious note from the usual meetings held by the branch by giving the opportunity for ordinary rank and file members to make their voices heard at a national level on a matter of national significance. The meeting debated two resolutions which had been selected from many put up for consideration to go forward to a final vote at the Institute’s annual meeting. Resolution 1 - Don’t fear the smear The meeting heard that cervical screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The meeting agreed that the NFWI should urge WI members to attend routine screening and to take action to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screening. Resolution 2 - A call against the decline in local bus services
In debating the second resolution members were told that over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly of those in rural and semi-rural areas. The meeting agreed that in order to help alleviate loneliness, and improve health and wellbeing, the NFWI should urge the government and local authorities to increase subsidies to improve bus services. Dianna Coles Longwell Green WI THE May meeting of Longwell Green WI was our Resolution meeting when we chose the resolution to carry forward for next year. Members also enjoyed a talk about Denman college and a quiz. Next month we are looking forward to hearing about the Queen’s Bodyguard of Yeoman of the Guard from Shaun McCormack and continue the royal theme in July with a presentation on the Colourful Personal Life of Queen Victoria – which sounds fascinating! Forthcoming events include a meal in a railway carriage at Avon Valley Railway and trips to Oxford and Knightshayes Court in Devon. Longwell Green WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in visiting us please get in touch by email at longwellwi@ gmail.com or telephone 0117 9864782. Sandra Hill
Marathon runners boost BUST scanner fund
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BREAST cancer charity BUST has welcomed a boost to its campaign for a new MRI scanner thanks to two marathon runners. BUST (Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust) was formed in 1991 by breast cancer patients at Frenchay Hospital. The charity is now the major funding partner for the Bristol Breast Care Centre which opened at Southmead Hospital in 2015. Two supporters took part in his year's London Marathon, raising more than £6,000 for the charity. David Smith, of D.W. Smith estate agents in Hanham, crossed the finish line in just 3 hours 20 minutes to raise an amazing £4,025. And Zoe
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Ferrison and her supporters raised £2,514. The money will go towards the charity's campaign to raise more than £1 million for a dedicated MRI scanner which will also be used to scan for prostate and bladder cancer. BUST was formed by Frenchay Hospital patients Pamela Corrigan, Carol Thomas and Margaret Twiggs, when they learned from consultant surgeon Simon Cawthorn that his team needed a £20,000 ultra-sound scanner. The trio raised the money within two years and their impressive achievement led to the creation of the hospital’s specialist Breast Care Centre with its One Stop Clinic.
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School plans to buy a bench in memory of superhero Lee A CAMPAIGN to fund a bench in memory of eight-year-old Lee Belgium has been started by his former primary school in Kingswood. Park Primary School has set up a Go Fund Me page to raise £2,500 to buy a superhero bench in Lee's memory. Lee died in April after battling leukaemia for the third time. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in May 2016 when he was just six, and had been going to Bristol Children’s Hospital three times a week to have chemotherapy, steroids and a new trial drug. After being told by doctors that there was nothing else that they could do for him, in December 2018 his family decided to raise £90,000 for Lee to go abroad for a treatment trial and a bone marrow transplant, which they hoped would save his life. After raising nearly £80,000 over the last four months through a range of fundraising events including cake sales, family fun days,
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Frys club hails Brian's 60 years of bowling ON Saturday May 18, Frys Bowling Club held their club match as the Brian Hill Celebration Match to celebrate club member Brian Hill's 60th year as a member of the club, which also happened to be Brian's birthday. Brian captained one team with club captain Stephen Day captaining the other team. After falling behind early on, Brian's team pulled away towards the end to claim victory winning 2 of the 3 rinks on a day which Brian thoroughly enjoyed. Brian joined the club in 1959 after twice winning the Fry's Chocolate Factory interdepartmental tournament in 1957 and 1959. Brian has served the club as an officer in various roles, as well as carrying out practical jobs around the facilities. Brian was made a life member in 1997 for his service to the club, and has continued to help the club since then. A presentation was made by club secretary Christopher Day to thank Brian for his 60 years at the club. Thursday April 26 Last Thursday saw the start of the Bristol and District League Division 2 with Frys hosting Yate 'A' on a sunny but windy evening. A close start continued into the halfway point with no team really getting too far ahead. A few loose ends from Frys saw Yate start to take a lead. Just as it looked like Yate would go on to take the match, Frys came back. After falling 8 shots back, Rink 1 pulled back the deficit. Yate were able to stay ahead on rink 2, with Frys just keeping ahead on rink 3. With rinks 2 and 3 keeping their final ends tight, the penultimate end on rink 1 saw a Frys pack in 5 shots to take the rink lead, but also closed the match to 3 shots with 2 ends left. With rink 2 dropping a single on the last end to hold on by one shot, it left Frys 4 behind. With the skips on rink 1 left to play, Frys found themselves shot down, but with 3 seconds. With Frys skip looking to play a hit and stay shot to get the 4 to draw, the bowl looked good, but caught the edge of Yate's bowl taking it out the head, but Frys bowl ran out the head, leaving Frys 1 shot short, but took 4 points from the 2 rink wins. Scores: Rink 1: 20-15; Rink 2: 9-16; Rink 3: 13-12; Frys 42-43 Yate 'A' (4-6). Thursday May 2 The second game of the league season saw Frys travel to Knowle 'A'. Early rain soon relented and Frys were able to get an early lead. Knowle came back on rinks 2 and 3 closing the game up. Frys were able to keep pulling away on rink 1 which gave a good lead. Rink 3 found themselves 4 shots down in the closing ends, but a good last few ends saw Frys close to within one shot. A good final end saw Frys pick up 4 shots to take the rink and allow rink 1 to close out the game with rink 2 having one end to finish. Going into the final end, Frys were 2 shots up, but
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'A' (8-2). Thursday May 16: Frys travelled to Canford for the fourth game of the league season. After a close start, Canford went into the lead, but Frys soon pulled back at the halfway point and continued to pull away, with rinks 2 and 3 gaining leads. After finding themselves 14 shots up into the closing ends. Canford didn't give and soon pulled the deficit back, with rink 1 losing shots quickly and some saved shots on other rinks giving Canford a 1 shot lead with 2 ends to finish. Frys levelled the game with the final end on rink 1, but despite holding shot on rink 2, Canford's skip trailed the jack to give Canford 3 shots and a 45-42 win with Frys only taking home 2 points leaving Frys 4th in the table. Scores: Rink 1: 11-17; Rink 2: 16-10; Rink 3: 15-18; Frys 4245 Canford (2-8). For more information about Frys Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, please contact secretary Christopher Day on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@gmail. com. You can also visit www.frysbowlsclub. webs.com for more information. Training and equipment will be provided. You can also follow Frys Bowling Club on Twitter: @ FrysBowls."
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Hanham Woods sweep the board HANHAM Woods Academy maintained their 100 per cent unbeaten record to take home the Woodcock Shield. The Year 10 team saw off competition from Bristol Free School with a 2-0 win at Bristol City's Ashton Gate stadium. The first goal came early on courtesy of Drew Thomas, with number two coming when striker Jack Allen, who came on 20 minutes before the final whistle, hit the net. Drew told Hanham and Longwell Green Voice that he was following in his dad Spencer's footsteps who was in the winning team when Hanham High School lifted the Woodcock Shield in 1989. Drew said: “It's always been a dream to play at Ashton Gate let alone to score and win a cup there. It was an unbelievable experience for me and the rest of the team who all played so brilliantly.”
Elliott Swanton, curriculum leader for physical education at Hanham Woods Academy said: “Our Year 10 boys football team have had an incredibly successful season, winning 100 per cent of all games played. "They are the South Glos Champions, Bristol and South Glos Champions, Gloucester FA Champions and the winners of the Woodcock Shield played at Ashton Gate Stadium. “This unprecedented success has in no way come down to luck. Every student in the team has been an example to all, their work ethic, teamwork, determination and willingness to learn and improve has been excellent. “It has been an absolute pleasure to lead the team this season and the success is an added bonus. "It proves what is possible with determination, perseverance and teamwork.
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