Hanham & Longwell Green Voice June 2024

Hanham Toddlers are celebrating an Outstanding Ofsted grade: Page 2

PEOPLE in Hanham and Longwell Green could be forgiven if they echoed the words of Brenda from Bristol to the BBC after they heard that there is to be a general election on July 4.

Residents in the area have already taken part in a national poll this year - the Kingswood byelection in February, which saw Damien Egan elected as Labour MP following the resignation of Tory Chris Skidmore.

Now, thanks to boundary changes, they will next month be voting for the first MP for North East Somerset and Hanham.

The new constituency is

expected to be in the spotlight during the election campaign this month as it is being contested by two well-known politicians, Conservative Sir Jacob ReesMogg and Labour's Dan Norris as well as the Greens' Edmund Cannon Dine Romero for the Lib Dems, and Paul McDonnell for Reform.

While a general election had to be held by January 2025,

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision just three weeks after local elections in many areas - and a police and crime commissioner poll in Avon & Somerset - came a surprise to many.

People who are away on July 4 can apply for a postal vote online or by phoning 01454 863030.

More election news: Page 3

the fun of the Common Fayre

Thousands of people enjoyed the traditional fun of the Hanham Common Fayre, which took place in glorious sunshine. PAGE 13

As the anniversary of her son Mikey's death approaches, Hayley Ryall thanks the local community for supporting the charity in his memory. PAGE 4

Victory for Clare

Labour's Clare Moody has been voted in as Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner. PAGE 7 Vital

Kingswood Rugby Club is backing a campaign to curb violence against women. PAGE 24

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Pre-school earns Outstanding rating

Hanham Toddlers Pre-School, which is believed to be the oldest in the country, is celebrating excellent outcomes from its latest Ofsted visits.

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The pre-school operates from both Hanham Methodist Church and Hanham Youth Centre and has 140 children aged two to four on its books.

An inspector visited both settings in March and rated the provision from the church as Outstanding and that from the youth centre as Good.

Among the positive comments were: “Attentive, caring and passionate staff support children well, meaning that children feel safe, secure and valued.

“Managers and staff have high expectations for all children and gently encourage children to be kind and caring.:

Pre-school managers Sally Rouch and Nicola Thomas said: “We are extremely proud of this achievement and would like to take this opportunity to thank our team, who work amazingly hard throughout the year to ensure that each and every child receives the best Early Years Education possible - but also to thank our parents/carers for their continuous support of everything the pre-school does. Results like this are only achieved through years of hard work and strong partnership working between settings, outside professionals and parents/ carers. “

You can read the full report on the Hanham Toddlers website.

Life-saving

training

RUNNERS who attend the Pomphrey Hill parkrun learned basic lifesaving skills with Great Western Air Ambulance volunteers.

Organisers of the parkrun decided to hold three training events in May following an incident in January, in which a member needed CPR and resuscitation with a defibrillator following a medical incident. The runner is recovering and has even been able to return to a parkrun.

Parkrun volunteer Meryl Grimshaw said: “These events were well attended and all those who took part have learned potentially lifesaving skills they hope never to need to use. We would like to thank them for their time and support for our community.”

Pomphrey Hill parkrun has been held weekly for ten years: organisers say more than 450 events have been held, and 15,000 people in total have run, jogged or walked the three-lap, 5km course, supported by almost 1,500 different volunteers.

For more information about the free parkrun event visit parkrun. org.uk/pomphreyhill.

More information about the air ambulance charity can be found at greatwesternairambulance.com.

Police officer sacked

A POLICE firearms officer based in South Gloucestershire has been sacked for having sex in public places with a vulnerable woman.

Avon & Somerset police said PC Ross Knox exploited the woman, despite being told she suffered from mental health issues including bipolar and borderline personality disorder, and had been the victim of both childhood abuse and domestic violence.

A police misconduct hearing was told the married father, who had been an officer for 23 years, had sex outdoors with the woman at least four times while off duty, in 2022 and last year, and also sent her degrading messages and photos of himself in uniform and with his gun to encourage her to meet him.

Chief Constable Sarah Crew found gross misconduct proven and dismissed PC Knox without notice on May 17.

METRO Mayor Dan Norris is Labour’s general election candidate for the new North East Somerset and Hanham seat.

Mr Norris, who was MP for the area between 1997 and 2010, was selected by party members on May 10.

Less than two weeks later, his battle with the Conservative Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg began in earnest when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the election would be on July 4.

Pundits say the contest will be one of the closest and most fascinating of the campaign. Three other contenders had been announced as the Voice went to print: Edmund Cannon, Green Party; Dine Romero, Lib Dem; Paul McDonnell, Reform.

Mr Norris was chosen by party members ahead of James Coldwell and Becky Montacute He has lived locally all his life. Before his stint in Parliament he was an NSPCC trained child protection officer.

He said: "I am delighted and proud to have been selected as the Labour candidate. This is my home and I’m passionate about making it the best it can be.

Labour selects Dan Norris to fight Jacob Rees-Mogg

"North East Somerset and Hanham is a highly marginal seat and it’s one where only Labour can beat the Conservatives.”

In an interview with the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Mr Norris said if he became the MP there would be a period of overlap with his Metro Mayor role, to which he was elected in

He said: “There’s 1,001 reasons and 70,000 people in the new constituency I want to help.”

Of Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, who unseated him 14 years ago?

“I know him and we get on fine,” said Mr Norris. He added: “He’s my constituent and I am his.”

But he said he disagreed with the things the North East Somerset MP said. Mr Norris said: “I think he takes a keen interest in his constituency. […] It’s not that that concerns me, it’s the Tory record and he has been defending that.We have to get Britain’s future back.”

In a video on X, the day after the poll was announced, Sir Jacob said: "I am asking for your vote to support a Party that believes in supporting the freedom of the individual, in low taxation, in controlling our borders, and in ensuring that there is opportunity for all."

Voters can expect a torrent of campaign literature over the six weeks. Mr Norris is well known for including photos of his dog Angel on his leaflets. Some recent Rees-Mogg material show pictures of him with his daughter's dog Daisy.

Dan Norris's campaign team shortly after he was selected

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' The community has kept me going since Mikey was killed'

HAYLEY Ryall has thanked the people of Kingswood for the support she has received since the death of her son.

Mikey Roynon was stabbed to death at a party in Bath in June last year, aged just 16.

Since then, Hayley, backed by family and friends, has thrown herself into activities to raise awareness of knife crime, and has taken part in a number of national TV appearances and newspaper interviews, impressing many with her courage, strength and determination.

As the anniversary of the tragedy approaches, Hayley told the Voice how much she appreciated the backing from local people for the Mikey’s World charity.

“The community has kept me going over the past year,” she said. “Everyone has been so supportive, it has been incredible to see. I simply couldn't have imagined how much people would support Mikey’s World, both locally and from all over South Gloucestershire.”

Mikey’s World has so far provided 120 bleeding control kits to local secondary schools, pubs, youth

clubs and community centres. The specialised kits are designed to stop life-threatening bleeding until professional medical help arrives, enabling bystanders to take immediate action and potentially save lives. Mikey’s World also runs training sessions on how to use the kits in critical situations.

The charity recently exceeded its £10,000 target through public donations and a series of events organised by the community, Hayley’s family and friends, and Mikey’s Army.

Hayley said: “Mikey’s Army is a group of 16 of my friends from school, their partners and their kids. They are the most amazing people. They do everything for me and my family. They helped me set up the charity, they’ve put their lives on hold for us and helped me through challenging times.”

Over the summer, Mikey’s World will be running a series of fundraising events including a pub quiz, a sponsored golf day and a six-a-side Football Tournament at Hanham Athletic, which is scheduled for Saturday 13th July.

Hayley said: “We encourage people to get behind what we’re doing, attend our free training sessions and fundraising events, to talk about Mikey’s World to their kids, keep raising awareness of knife crime.”

Mikey’s World is in the process of setting up a joint partnership with Avon and Somerset Police and NHS to deliver training in schools, public sector and businesses.

From September 2024, the charity will run training sessions on catastrophic bleed control training twice a month.

Hayley says: “We would like the charity to have its own premises like a youth club, where we can offer a range of things for young people, including pool tables, boxing and a gym.

"We would also like to offer a range of skills such as cooking, first aid, how to use a defibrillator, and what to say to South West Ambulance.”

Army of support

RECENT activities for Mikey's World have included:

• Members of Team Mikey’s World ran the AJ Bell Bristol 10k and Half Marathon that took place on May 19. Bristol 10k runners: Leanne Tucker, Adam Tuckybear Tucker, Harri Tucker, Jolene Cockram, Stacey Ann, Shaun Amos, Jody and Callum Stone. Bristol Half Marathon runners: Amy Harper, Owen Comley, Ellie Brine and Nicola Trivett.

• On May 8, Mikey’s Army ran bleed kit training.

• On May 8, Hayley spoke live on BBC Breakfast about the tragic loss of Mikey and the effects of knife crime.

• On April 21, Nicola Trivett completed the London Marathon, raising over £500 for the charity.

• On March 31 an afternoon of music with Siobhan Olivia and an Easter raffle at the Fire Engine Redfield raised funds.

Mikey’s World became a registered organisation with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (registration number 1207939) in April 2024. The charity committee includes Hayley Ryall, Scott Garraway, Hayley Stone, Jolene Cockram, Leanne Tucker and Samantha Day.

For more details about the charity and any upcoming training and events visit: https://www.facebook. com/people/MikeysWorld/61550069643961/.

To make a donation go to https://www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/MikeysWorld.

Teenagers jailed over stab death

THE three teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old Mikey Roynon at a house party in Bath last summer have been jailed.

Mikey died after being stabbed in the neck with a knife following an incident in the back garden of a house in the Weston area of the city on 10 June.

Three 16-year-olds stood trial earlier this year, with a jury returning a verdict of murder for one of the boys and manslaughter for the other two.

On May 3 the boys were brought back to Bristol Crown Court where they were sentenced for killing Mikey and possessing a bladed weapon.

The judge lifted reporting restrictions banning the names of the boys from being reported.

Shane Cunningham, who was convicted of murder, was jailed for life and told he must serve a minimum of 16 years in prison.

The two boys convicted of his manslaughter were Cartel Bushnell and Leo Knight.

Bushnell was sentenced to nine years in jail and was told he must serve at least two thirds of this before being considered for parole.

Knight, who unlike Cunningham and Bushnell denied having a knife but was found guilty of this offence by the jury, was jailed for nine years and six months. He too will also have to serve at least two thirds of this sentence.

The police investigation into the incident uncovered CCTV showing the boys had travelled to the party from the Wiltshire area armed with knives.

After stabbing Mikey, they fled the house and were captured on CCTV discussing what happened. They then discarded some of their clothing and disposed of their knives, with the one used to kill Mikey later recovered from a drain.

None of the boys chose to give evidence in their defence during the trial although jurors were told

the boy convicted of murdering Mikey admitted stabbing him, claiming it was self-defence.

In a statement read out in court, Mikey’s mum, Hayley Ryall, described the impact her son’s death had on her.

She said: “Every morning I wake up and it hurts as much as the last morning. I keep having awful dreams that Mikey is lost and I’m looking for him, but even the awful dreams are better than waking up to reality. At least in my dreams he is somewhere, whereas in reality he is gone.”

She described how difficult she found what would’ve been Mikey’s 17th birthday in November and Christmas without him and spoke of her sadness at never being called ‘mum’ again.

She also spoke of her fear of the court process and of the future.

“I feel like I’m living in a film or a nightmare and soon I’ll wake up and I’ll be able to hug and kiss

him and Mikey will say “it’s OK mum”,” she said.

“Will justice help me? I don’t know and I’m not even sure I want to know because life will never be normal again.”

In his statement, Mikey's dad, Michael Roynon said: "There is no punishment for those responsible that will take away the pain that I feel. Nothing will bring Mikey back and as a dad losing my only son, I feel like I have a life sentence and will have to live with this forever."

After the sentencing, Det Insp Mark Newbury, the senior investigating officer, said: “Knife crime is a disease which leaves a horrifying and long-lasting mark on everyone it affects.

“Mikey’s mum has shown tremendous fortitude since losing her only child and I have the utmost respect for the bravery she has shown in talking openly about her grief and how she has highlighted the devastation knife crime causes.”

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Should people be helped to die?

ASSISTED dying is a difficult subject, but one that’s been in the spotlight in recent weeks.

It follows a high-profile campaign by TV personality Esther Rantzen, who has stage four terminal lung cancer, and who launched a petition in January to parliament in support of assisted dying.

The petition has been signed by more than 200,000 people across the country, including 291 here in the Kingswood constituency, triggering a debate in parliament.

Like abortion, assisted dying –giving people with terminal illnesses medical help to end their lives – is seen as an issue of conscience. This means MPs have what’s called a ‘free vote’, with no party lines or whips.

The last time the issue was voted on was in 2015, when MPs rejected any change to the law by 330 votes to 118.

So, what’s changed? Well, arguably public opinion: a poll of 10,000 people released in March this

year showed that 75% supported some form of law change to allow assisted dying.

Personally, after hearing many stories and seeing loved ones suffer, I lean in that direction too.

In my speech, I said we need to look carefully at the places in the world where assisted dying has been legalised, to consider what we can learn.

Why is that important? Well, just like with abortion, some countries have introduced strict laws, while others have been more liberal. The Netherlands is one such place, where I was alarmed to read that a growing number of physically healthy people are being granted assisted dying due to depression.

At the other end of the scale is the US state of Oregon, where assisted dying has been legal for 27 years but is tightly restricted to the terminally ill with less than six months to live. Interestingly, the state is also reported to have excellent hospice

and palliative care, which sadly all too often doesn’t exist here.

But there are risks, too, and questions MPs will need to satisfy themselves about before any changes should be made:

• How do you protect people from being encouraged into assisted dying?

*How do we make sure assisted dying isn’t an alternative to hospice and palliative care?

• Would it change the care doctors give, even subconsciously, were this to be an option?

Keir Starmer has said that if he becomes Prime Minister, he will allow parliament to vote on the issue, so we may be having much more debate on assisted dying soon.

In the meantime, much more needs to be done to support people with end-of-life care. Currently it is underfunded and poorly managed.

Marie Curie estimates that hundreds of thousands of people are facing a traumatic and painful death, with reports of patients struggling

to get appropriate pain relief and adequate care.

Regardless of how the debate on assisted dying goes, the fact that people are now talking more openly about end-of-life care can surely only be a good thing – provided, of course, that it actually leads to better and more compassionate care for everyone who needs it.

Labour wins PCC and council elections

LABOUR’S Clare Moody has been elected as Avon and Somerset’s new Police and Crime Commissioner, narrowly defeating Conservative Mark Shelford.

Just over 300,000 people across the region voted on May 2 in the election to choose the person who will set the direction of policing and hold the chief constable to account for the next four years.

Ms Moody received 95,982 votes, 4,976 ahead of incumbent Mr Shelford, who had 91,006.

The Greens’ Katy Grant was third with 64,623 and Liberal Democrat Benet Allen was fourth, 45,864. For the first time since the post was created in 2012, no independent candidate stood in the election.

Speaking at the declaration, Ms Moody said: “The priorities that I have are those that I campaigned on, about neighbourhood policing, around reducing violent crime, particularly knife crime and

violence against women and children. And also building crime prevention that saves people from having to suffer from crime in the first place.”

Mr Shelford did not speak at the count but later sent a message thanking supporters, and wishing Ms Moody “every success”.

In South Gloucestershire, Mr Shelford received 17,528 votes to Ms Moody’s 15,192, with Ms Grant in third on 6,283 and Mr Allen fourth on 5,678.

The only other election in South Gloucestershire was a byelection in the New Cheltenham ward, which includes the Siston Hill estate near Mangotsfield, called after Labour councillor Sandie Davis resigned for health reasons in March.

Labour’s Angela Morey retained the seat with 666 votes, a majority of 248 over Conservative Kelly Cole, who had 418, with Green AJ Coakham receiving 189 votes and Lib Dem James Corrigan 109. The turnout

was just under 21%.

Cllr Morey said: “I am grateful for the support I received in New Cheltenham during my campaign and thank residents for trusting me for their votes.

“I commit to listening to residents’ needs and concerns for their area and will endeavour to support my Labour team

in delivering their Labour manifesto promises from the 2023 election, and following the South Gloucestershire’s Council plan to ensure we work together to make where we live a fairer and greener place for all of our futures.”

Labour group leader Ian Boulton said: “Sandie has been a much-respected member of the Labour group of councillors at South Gloucestershire and we thank her for her years of service to the people of Kingswood. We send her much love as she manages her ongoing health issues.

“We now welcome Angela into the Labour Group. Angela’s energy and enthusiasm was evident during her by-election campaign and I know she will be a formidable champion for the residents of New Cheltenham.”

South Gloucestershire Council is investigating four complaints from electors that postal votes did not arrive in time.

New Cheltenham councillor Angela Morey

School hails Culture Day success

JOHN Cabot Academy proudly celebrated diversity when it hosted A Day of Culture, a vibrant celebration highlighting the differing backgrounds of its student body.

Students were invited to attend the academy wearing traditional colourful attire representing their diverse heritage and cultural identities.

The academy organised an array of activities, including talks by Integrate UK, fashion shows, and stalls from organisations including Babbasa, and West of England Music and Arts Alliance.

The festivities culminated in a quiz in tutor time, encouraging friendly competition and further exploration of the world's

Road resurfacing plans

ONE of the most potholed main roads in the district is set to be resurfaced as part of South Gloucestershire Council's highways maintenance programme for this year.

The council has published a list of roads where resurfacing work will be carried out over the next 12 months.

It includes the A4175 Station Road, which is used by drivers heading from Staple Hill to and from the Avon Ring Road and Kingswood. A stretch of the road between the Bridge Road and Anchor Road roundabouts, near the driving test centre between Teewell Hill and the Horseshoe pub on Siston Common, will be resurfaced at a cost of just under £457,000.

The programme also includes resurfacing work on Bridge Road and Manor Road, linking Station Road to Rodway Hill in Mangotsfield, at a cost of just over £60,000.

Commemorating D-Day

A BEACON will be lit on Siston Hill as part of a national commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The event, organised by Siston Parish Council, will be one of 1,500 across the UK and Commonwealth on June 6, 80 years to the day after the start of the Normandy landings in 1944.

Starting at 8.30pm, it will include music from a Scottish piper and a 1940s-style singing quartet, as well as a short service and lighting ceremony with parish council chair Andrew Stacey.

The beacon was erected on top of Siston Hill to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War in 2018 and was also lit for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

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Charlotte Grierson, Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts, said: ‘It was a vibrant day with students learning about different cultures, celebrating their own heritage, and embracing our wonderfully diverse community here at John Cabot Academy.

Sweet taste of nostalgia

STAFF and residents at Kingswood Court care home were treated to an afternoon of nostalgia and delicious memories when they were joined by Cadbury archivist Sarah Foden and brand manager Connor Gould for a virtual talk.

Sarah and Connor spoke about how Cadbury is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2024. They shared photos from down the years, examples of old packaging and ad campaigns from the Cadbury archive in Bournville.

Connor said: “We loved entertaining all the residents, especially when it got to the quiz – they all had their own special memories of the brand to share, which was so rewarding to hear.

Bex Vernon, resident experience coordinator at the home, which is run by Barchester Healthcare, said: “We are excited to work with amazing brands like Cadbury to bring a wide range of fantastic experiences into our homes for all to share. Our residents had the best time remembering how they have enjoyed Cadbury throughout their lives.”

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Help keep Ellacombe Pharmacy open

ELLACOMBE Pharmacy is not just a part of the NHS; it's a vital pillar of our community's healthcare system. It's a place that provides care for everyone and is open to everyone. We take pride in being the standard-bearers of the NHS values. However, the situation is becoming increasingly dire for us and our local colleagues as community pharmacies across the country are closing at an alarming rate. Recent reports now put that rate at 10 closures a week!

Why? Community pharmacies, most of them independents like ours, face a daily perfect storm of rapidly declining government funding, which no longer covers the cost of our service while carrying the burden of high inflation. The increased cost of operating a dispensing pharmacy means we are left subsidising our NHS service, which is neither fair nor sustainable. Add to all this

the daily workload of managing medicine shortages.

Does it matter if we close?

The answer is a resounding yes. When a pharmacy shuts its doors, it has far-reaching effects on our communities, particularly on vulnerable groups such as older people, individuals managing long-term health conditions, including those living with and caring for those with disabilities, young families, and most especially, those who don't have the means to travel to a pharmacy that is further away. It is not only regular users that are impacted, but the entire fabric of our community is at risk.

Worse, it puts more pressure on the other local NHS and social care providers, including local pharmacies and GP Surgeries. More people seeking help, with fewer access points and appointments, only worsens things. The evidence is that it

will widen health inequity and exacerbate the pressures on the NHS.

Despite the challenges, we are heartened by the unwavering support from our patients and the community. Your role in ordering and waiting to collect your prescription orders on time, as well as your courteous interactions with our team, all help to significantly reduce pressures, even putting smiles on our faces. Your support is not just appreciated; it's crucial to our operations.

We are proud that opportunities like the new NHS Pharmacy First service are making a positive difference. This service allows us to prescribe antibiotics where appropriate, guided by sensible and safe use, also better inform people about managing symptoms and when to return for treatment.

Did you know that all patients

through this service receive inhouse care and NHS treatment as appropriate? The ability to refer urgently to the GP when the surgery uses the NHS Community Pharmacy referral pathway also means a quicker, safer, easier patient care journey.

This is just the start of what is possible. Our team will change over time, but we are optimistic that Ellacombe Pharmacy, with your continued support, can build a brighter future for healthcare in our community.

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Why being champions means the world

THE success of Phoenix Allstars in winning a world champions title is thrilling for all involved but especially for one family.

Mum Kristina Parfrey explains: "My daughter Kaitlyn Parfrey is a wheel chair user, she is paralysed from her chest line down. She was born with a spinal tumour and when she underwent surgery and radio therapy at the age of two we were told that the hope was to ensure she reaches age 10 before the tumour regrows.

"She is now 19 years of age working as an admin assistant at St Stephen’s Junior school, Kingswood and absolutely loving life. Cheerleading has become her world, as a child she was unable to go to ballet or gym like her friends but Phoenix Allstars gave her a lif line, they were happy for her to attend and even formed an adaptive abilities team.\

"She has been competing at competitions over the years but when the club were given

the opportunity to represent Team England it was like a a dream come true."

Kristina said the team had worked hard to develop a routine with the support of the Phoenix coaches and Sports Cheer England, who helped ensure the stunts were suitable for an adaptive abilities team.

"The team travelled to America to compete, they were extremely nervous but

In the right direction ...

SOUTH Gloucestershire schools have been named top of the Modeshift Starts (Sustainable Travel Accreditation and Recognition for Schools) league table for large local authority areas.

The scheme rewards schools that support active travel. South Glos leads 77 other local authority areas. There are 34 schools and nurseries accredited, among them St Anne’s CE VC Primary in Oldland Common (pictured) which has moved up the gradings to Very Good.

absolutely smashed it, coming first in their category, receiving gold medals and becoming world champions."

Phoenix Allstars will be holding tryouts for anyone who would like to join them - with or without a disability, everyone is welcome. Email phoenixcoaches@gmail.com for more information.

Hanham Players presents...

This summer's Discworld® play, an amateur production of Terry Pratchett®'s "Wyrd Sisters", adapted by Stephen Briggs from 13th-15th June at 7.30pm.

"On the Discworld®, the Kingdom of Lancre has been taken over by a somewhat unhinged tyrant. The three wyrd sisters –Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick realise that the land is not happy with its current ruler, and that something will have

to be done. Their plan, to reinstate the king’s natural heir by moving the kingdom 15 years into the future so that the lad will be old enough, is an ambitious one, but it just might work… A wonderful parody of “Macbeth” with a fair amount of fairy story thrown in for good measure."

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Sun shines on Hanham Common Fayre

HANHAM Common Fayre returned in style for 2024. Thousands of people turned out in glorious sunshine on May 11 for the event, which included a classic car show, a dog show, a brass band, and performances by dance schools Venus and 3D. Many local groups, schools and organisations held stalls. Among them was the Hanham and District Green Belt Conservation Society, which is opposing large-scale housing developments .

n M E S S AGE F R OM POLI CE AND CRIME C OMMISSIONER

I will be visible and accountable to you

IT’S a privilege to have been given the opportunity to serve the people of South Gloucestershire as your newly-elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset.

My commitment to you was to be visible and accountable to all residents of Avon and Somerset, and I intend to fulfil this commitment now I have taken up this role. I will also be focused on the twin challenges of reducing crime and raising public confidence in our police.

I bring a wealth of experience to the role, gained from working across different sectors. I served as a Member of the European Parliament for our area, I worked at the heart of government in No. 10 Downing Street, and I was a trade union officer for over 20 years.

Prior to being elected to the PCC role, I was co-chief executive of an equality and human rights national charity. These roles have

given me a good understanding of how institutions work, and effective strategies for getting things done.

As your PCC, I will be tireless in speaking truth to power, calling out the uncomfortable, and above all, I will work to build a safer future for everyone. To do this, I will be working with community partners, police staff and police officers to understand and address the challenges we face – I am eager to roll up my sleeves and get to work.

In my time running up to the elections, the people of Avon and Somerset made their most pressing priorities clear to me. I heard that people want to see a greater connection to their local neighbourhood police and for their police service to address and reduce violent crime, particularly knife crime and male violence against women and girls. I also heard how people would like prevention of crime to be a higher priority, for the police service and

for others who run services within and for communities.

I am here to listen, and I am here to represent you. To do this, I need to truly understand how you feel and where you would like our police to prioritise their time and resources.

As I begin my term as your PCC, I will be getting out and about to hear from as many groups and individuals as I can across Avon and Somerset.

I’m also going to create a comprehensive Police and Crime Plan to address the evolving challenges in policing and to deliver lasting solutions.

I’m committed to actively listening to the concerns and priorities of residents – one way I will do this will be to run a public survey. The details for how you can take part will follow soon.

Please follow my office on our social media accounts for regular updates – you can find us

on Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn – search ASPCC.

I commit to being a PCC who stands for you, actively engaging with and understanding the diverse communities our police serve.

Please reach out to me and my office with any concerns or suggestions you may have.

For more information visit www.avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk.

10k raises 7k in Tyler's name

RUNNERS who took part in the Bristol 10k in memory of a young man killed on the Avon ring Road have raised more than £7,000 to help bereaved families.

A team of 24 fundraisers took part in the race on May 19 to raise funds for the Road Forward – Tyler Carley Foundation.

Tyler, who was 20, died in December when the lorry he was a passenger in overturned on the A4174 near Mangotsfield. The former Mangotsfield School pupil's family set up the foundation in his memory to support charities that offer help to bereaved relatives.

The 10k was their first major fundraising event, and the runners had raised more than £7,000 as the Voice went to print.

Tyler's parents Gemma and Mark said: "We are overwhelmed by the love and support shown to us. "Every penny donated will go to helping families who find themselves in the same situation as us."

Donations can still be made online to the team's JustGiving page, at tinyurl.com/ye2yveca.

THE Friends of Christ Church Hanham primary school school have been busy organising the annual Hanham scarecrow trail. On the weekend of June 8 &9, High Street shops will have scarecrows on display.

The theme this year is book characters. To join in the fun and guess the characters, question sheets can be purchased from the community centre on the Saturday and

Sunday between 10am and 3pm. Refreshments and snacks will be available.

Guess them all correctly and be entered to win a family ticket to Bristol Zoo Project. All money raised will help fund reading pods and outdoor social shelters.

A team of parents and carers raised more than £1,175 for the school by running the Bristol 10k They were cheered on by family and friends.

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Helping those who have nothing – not even hope ...

RECENTLY, I met a young man whose face and words are likely to remain with me for some time. But more of him later.

Some weeks previously, during an innocent coffee with a friend, we discussed where we are in our lives right now and some of the directions we might wish to take. This conversation resulted in an ultimately profound and moving experience – four days volunteering with a refugee charity in Calais.

We went as part of a small group on a trip organised by RefYouMe, but once there, were part of the dedicated and hardworking team of Care4Calais, a volunteer-run charity delivering essential aid and support to refugees in Northern France, Belgium and the UK.

Setting off in a car laden with donations from generous friends and neighbours, we arrived with a mixture of excitement and trepidation about what the next few days might hold. This was far out of our comfort zone, but we were keen to witness the behindthe-scenes operation of how such support and aid is managed and delivered.

The next morning saw us join a team of fellow volunteers – diverse ages, backgrounds and stories, but all with a desire to help, make even a small difference, let people know somebody cared. A full day was spent in two vast warehouses packed to the rafters with boxes and pallets containing so much that we take for granted, but which are so vital and appreciated by those who have so little. A strange atmosphere of industry, intent and focus, coupled with humour, music and coffee. Each of us was there for a different reason, but we all shared the value of what we were doing.

My main job that day was helping to bag up almost 500 packages containing a pair of socks, boxer shorts, a T-shirt and a sim card. I was struck by how basic such items are and how easily acquired – unless you have worn the same clothes for a month, when even a clean pair of socks takes on great significance.

The following two mornings were spent getting equipment and supplies cleaned, sorted and ready to take out on distributions

ROSIE WATSON travels to Calais as a volunteer with a charity supporting refugees

in the afternoons. Again, all hands on deck – these hands are on deck day in, day out, without respite, to ensure that the communities they serve can access support as much as possible.

Going out to the distribution sites was an experience of profound respect – for those who help and for those who need help. There are no authorised settlements in Calais, no formal camps or facilities any more. Our first site was a tarmac strip on a field, which was lined on our arrival with about 150 young men waiting patiently for our van to arrive. Predominantly Sudanese, with some Afghans, Syrians, Eritreans and Iraqis, they received our packages with glee, many putting on their clean clothes instantly.

That first afternoon was spent serving countless hot drinks and biscuits to those who may not have had a hot drink in ages and may not know when they would get their next. So many were so young – 16, 17 years old – all without families, all having travelled over many countries and many months. Some rose to the normality of the chance to play football, charge phones, get their hair cut or their clothes mended and were the cheeky, buoyant teenagers they ought to be all the time. The older refugees could not hide their weariness and despair, the toll of months, even years, etched on their faces.

When our session finished for the day, a couple of hundred men simply vanished. Across the fields or into the hills, to become as invisible as they could. Some are lucky enough to have tents or tarpaulin that the authorities have not yet discovered and confiscated. Others have nothing, having previously left their tent to return to find they have been effectively evicted. They simply hide in the wilderness, melting away into the ether. This weekend was hot and sunny. It is not always like that.

The second afternoon was at a different site. It was a surreal experience indeed –

Rosie preparing supplies for distribution

sitting in the French sunshine in a car park, beside a canal, being soundly beaten at dominoes by Sudanese 17-year-olds. But it was also a chance to talk properly with some of them, hear their stories, learn of their journeys. I met a man whose home, land and business had all been taken from him in Syria. He had nothing left – not even hope. Mohammed, a delightfully polite and articulate 17-year-old Moroccan, wants to come to England and open a barber shop. Ahmet, who had left Iraq many years before, had made countless unsuccessful attempts to cross in a boat. He told me that last time, most ended up in the water. He had been sent back to France. He didn’t say what had happened to those in the water. And I couldn’t bear to ask.

And then the young man I mentioned at the start, the last I spoke to and the most heartbreaking. Nabil, from Syria, was totally alone. His ‘uncle’ (possibly not a genuine uncle), he thought, had got on to a boat the day before and Nabil was hoping to get on one the next day. His family were in Syria. He still wore braces on his teeth. Nabil is 13.

I have no political bias and went with little understanding, but I write this now with a deeply reflective sense of what is important, what we take for granted, and what wonderful people there are out there, trying so hard, against the odds, to make a small difference to people who just want an identity, a place of safety, and a better life.

Undefeated pool players cue up for summer season

THE Kings Arms Chargers, a team of pool players, are looking forward to the summer season after spectacular success in the winter.

Since moving into their new venue at the Kings Arms pub in Kingswood, the Chargers have won every game, thus topping the table in the Yate and District Pool League Division 1.

Team captain Laura Blaber said: “We’ve had a triumphant season this year with 8 ball clearance trophies earned by Connor Mitchell and Satty Singh.”

Kings Arms Chargers have continued to grow as a team, with new talent joining the existing members. The Chargers include: Laura Blaber, captain; Jeremy Liddiard ,vice captain; Connor Mitchell, vice Captain; Satty Singh, Andy Gingell, Paul Harper, Paul Richardson, Danny Carter, Scott Blackman, Shaun

Wembridge, Alan Box, Louis Cousins, Emmitt Bradstock, Mark Lockyer, Tom Bebbington, Dave Crew, Ian Mockridge, Kyle Mockridge, Stuart Scotland. Pub landlord Mike makes the Chargers feel at home at

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the Kings Arms, setting Each aside a table and providing them with free weekly pizzas. The Chargers also have two regular cheerleaders: Tallie Blaber and Leanne Bakehouse.

The Chargers also enjoy social

events such as bowling, mini golf and darts. A team tradition is to celebrate a win with shots of Baby Guinness - a cocktail drink made from 1 part Irish cream, 3 parts coffee liqueur and Black Sambuca.

Laura said: “We have great team spirit and all work well together. One challenge we’ve had this season was juggling the team with the Supreme Singles league, as this meant some of our players had to juggle multiple commitments.”

The Chargers’ symbol is the 8 ball, which is regarded as ‘special’ in pool because it is the one ball that ends all games in eight-ball pool. Players have to pot all of their balls first of all. Therefore, depending on what gets potted first, a player must clear all of the solid (or spots) balls numbering one to seven, or the stripe balls numbered from nine to 15.

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Another fine lot ...

MY favourite parts of being an auctioneer are meeting interesting people and finding incredible items – and a recent house call ticked both of those boxes.

Several weeks back, myself and a colleague were called to a client’s home. We met the gentleman on his doorstep and were shown to a back room where we were greeted by an incredible sight – an original Punch and Judy puppet theatre!

Although a rare sight these days, Punch and Judy shows have entertained children (and adults) for hundreds of years. The character has roots that can be traced back to sixteenth century Italian theatre, and the first recorded appearance of Mr Punch in England was in 1662. Hugely popular in the eighteenth century, and continued popularity well into the early twentieth centuries, there was barely a pier or beach in the country that didn’t have their own Punch And Judy show.

This particular puppet theatre bore all the scars and wear from decades of performing. The puppets were a mixture of Victorian and later – many of them with evidence of running repairs, and the theatre itself had been modified and fixed over the years. It came with excellent provenance too, being once owned by Bristol-based Punch & Judy puppeteer Bert Bradford who performed all over the South West including Bristol, Bath, Weston Super Mare and Somerset from around the twenties to the early sixties. If you saw a show in that period, chances are it was this one.

Punch and Judy may not be as popular as they once were, but there are collectors who will pay big prices for nostalgic items such as this. As I write, the theatre and puppets are entered into our upcoming auction with an estimate of one-thousand to two-thousand pounds. Much like the famous crocodile puppet, I’m hoping someone will ‘snap’ it up!

KINGSWOOD Y'S MEN'S CLUB

AFTER a recent successful race night to raise funds, Kingswood Y's Men's Club has agreed donations totalling £1,600 to a number of local charities.

Our policy is to donate relatively modest sums which make a difference to a charity's funds rather than donate to large national charities, where the contribution would be a 'drop in the ocean'.

The charities which will each receive £200 are: Children's Hospice South West, Alzheimer's Society,

Great Western Air Ambulance, Jessie May Trust, St Peter's Hospice, Prostate Cancer Research, Dolphin Society and the Page Park appeal.

Kingswood Y's Men's Club is a support group to the YMCA and, despite the name, has a mixed membership.

The club meets on the third Thursday of the month at Lincombe Barn, Downend, for a meal and a talk by various speakers.

We run fund-raising events to raise money for Y's Men's sponsored projects around the world, to which we have also donated £790.

We're always looking for potential members who share our ethos: details of activities can be found online at www.ysmen.co.uk.

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BARRS COURT PROBUS CLUB

A GROUP of 32 of us spent a wonderful day in April at the Black Country Museum. The sun shone and it remained dry and there was plenty to interest everyone although it was a little dismaying to see objects in the museum that you remember from your own childhood.

PROBUS (Providing Retirement Opportunities By Uniting Seniors) is a long established social organisation for men at or approaching retirement. We hold meetings or have lunches twice a month and organise all kinds of social events like this one, holidays, theatres and bowling. Although our Club is for men only there is also a ladies’ group who meet separately. Both groups come together for our social events and the occasional meeting. As the ladies’ group is for the partners of members of the men’s’ club everyone soon gets to know everybody else.

Now we are looking forward to our next trip which is a D-Day cruise. There is always something going on and we love to widen our circle of friends. Why not come along on the second or fourth Wednesday morning of any month and join us. Contact Mick Funnell on 0117 9324104.

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ST BARNABAS ECO CHURCH

TEA and Cake and a chance to join a Clothes Swap are on offer at St Barnabas Church Hall in Warmley on June 15 from 2-4pm. By swapping clothes instead of buyiung new ones you're reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a greener planet. Entry is free. Please bring at last one item to swap - there is no maximum limit on what you can take away.

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JUNE 19TH

n TABERNACLE LADIES CIRCLE

2pm at Hanham United Reformed Church, Demonstration with a representative from the Medical Detection Dogs Charity. Come and join with us - subs £2 including tea/ coffee/biscuits.

MONDAY

n YOGA CLASSES AT HANHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE - Monday evenings 7-8 pm All levels including Beginners welcome. To book your place or for further information please email yogashula@hotmail.com or Tel 07949333548.

n LONGWELL GREEN ART CLUB, no tutors. Would you like to do your own thing in the company of a small, friendly group that meet Mondays 9.30 to 12.30, arrive and leave as you please. URC Wesley room. Contact Jackie on 01179600273 or email colown@ blueyonder.co.uk

TUESDAY

n LIP READING CLASS, 1.303pm at North Common Village Hall, Millers Drive, BS30 8YH. Contact Mary Hall 07790 283939, lipreadingmary@yahoo.com

n TUESDAY CLUB a social group meet every Tuesday 1.45-3.45pm at Longwell Green Community Centre

n LONGWELL GREEN SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB, We meet Wednesday and Fridays 1.30 to 3.30 at the Longwell Green community centre , Shellards road, in the California suite. All equipment provided. Beginners very welcome. We are a friendly group who need additional members. Email. Michael8bence@ gmail.com. Tel 07800869837

n LONGWELL GREEN LADIES

GROUP meet at 2pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DU (opp. Aldi). Please phone Maureen on 0117 9322341

n HANHAM TENNIS

CLUB Adult Play - Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings, 9.30am - 11 am. NEW! Ladies coaching session Fridays 12:30 - 1:30pm. Beginners' session coaching - Wednesday 7-8pm. Junior coaching - most early evenings. New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for details www. hanhamtennisclub.co.uk

WEDNESDAY

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CLUB Retired and semi-retired

Professional and Businessmen: Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10-12 at Longwell Green Community Centre. Please contact our Membership Secretary, Mick Funnell: 0117 932 4104 or email bcprobusclub@gmail. com to arrange a visit. Website: https://barrscourtprobus.org/

n JOIN OUR OVER 65’S EXERCISE AND FRIENDSHIP

GROUP at The Community Project in Cadbury Heath (BS30 8EL) every Wednesday, 10-11:30am. Improve strength, balance, and more in a fun, inclusive environment. Just £5/session includes tea/coffee and chat. Don’t miss out on boosting your well-being! For more information contact Adam - 07875503586

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U3A

Are you free on Wednesday June 19, from 2.30pm onwards? Why not come along to the Crafty Egg in Fishponds for an informal social? You’ll meet some existing members and have a chance to find out more about u3a, including what we’re up to in East & NorthEast Bristol.

Don’t worry if you can’t make that, as we’ll be announcing more drop-in events around the area in future editions of the Voice. You’ll also find us at the Older People’s Fayre at the Vassall Centre on Friday June 7, from 10am-

n BARRS COURT LADIES CLUB: Wives and partners of the Probus club members meet 10-12 on the second Wednesday of each month at the United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green. Website: https:// barrscourtprobus.org/ n LONGWELL GREEN PROBUS CLUB meets at Warmley Community Centre on the first and third Wednesday of each month.. New members welcomefor details contact Mike on 07817094147

n HANHAM BRIDGE CLUB Every Weds 7-10pm at Hanham Community Centre, see www. hanhambridgeclub.co.uk.

n HANHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC

SOCIETY: We are a friendly club who welcome photographers of all abilities to share our hobby. Meetings are at 7,30p.m. Wednesday evenings at Hanham Methodist Church, 26 Chapel Rd, Hanham, Bristol BS15 8SD. Visit https://www.hanhamphoto. org.uk or contact Geoff Mallin by email geoffmemsechps@gmail.com.

n RWP BADMINTON CLUB play at Hanham woods Academy 6.307.30 social club, 7.30-9.30 league club. Visitors welcome, please look at the website for more details

n LIP READING CLASS, 10amnoon, Warmley Community Centre. Termtime only. Contact Mary Hall 07790 283939, lipreadingmary@ yahoo.com

THURSDAY

n ‘STAND UP REACH OUT’ A social group meet every Thursday 2-4pm at Longwell Green Community Centre for different activities.

n HANHAM ART CLUB We are friendly group that meets on a Thursday evening at Hanham Community Centre 7pm-9pm. New members welcome from beginners to the more experienced. For more information contact

Hilary on 07880548481 or email tweenuk2003@yahoo.com

n AVON SCALE MODEL SOCIETY: As a friendly long standing local model making club, we meet at Longwell Green Community Centre on the Third Thursday of every month at 8pm. All subjects in all scales are covered,- aircraft, AFV,s cars, bikes, sci-fi, etc. New members are always welcome. Please phone Ian on 0117 9603435

FRIDAY

n LONGWELL GREEN WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30pm at Longwell Green Community Centre. New members are always welcome. Email longwellwi@gmail.com or tel. 0117 9864782.

n TAI CHI FOR PARKINSON'S: Weekly beginners Tai Chi & Qi Gong class for people with Parkinson’s disease, their families and carers. Lincombe Barn, Downend. BS16 2RW. Fridays (term times) 10.15 – 12.15 including tea / coffee break. Contact: Claire - Claire@Taichibodyandmind. co.uk (07769 857672) or Sarah - buqiworks@gmail.com (07815 662844)

n CROFT END SILVER BAND Hanham Tabernacle, Tabernacle Road, practice 7.15pm - 8.45pm. Players needed on all sections , all ages welcome and training given. We are a happy Band with a good atmosphere. More details contact Rob (Chairman) on 07788 473404

n LONGWELL GREEN COMMUNITY CENTRE QUIZ NIGHT, meets normally first Friday of each month at 8 pm. Bar available. For details please contact Marian.r.summerill@gmail.com, or ring 07503 989880.

1pm.

This month we're highlighting our Eastside Crafters Group.

It has recently moved to a bigger room at Kingswood Community Association, so is able to accept more members. It meets once a month from 1pm-3pm on the third Thursday of the month.

There are no rules, and members are people who enjoy crafts of various kinds –knitting, crochet, cross stitch, card making, origami, bead or string craft – anything goes!

There are over 150 interest groups across Bristol for members to join, and around 25

locally – simply Google “Bristol u3a” to see for yourself. Follow the links on the groups page to contact the group leader and see if you can go along for a “taster session” before joining formally.

Bristol u3a (you in your Third Age) is for anyone with some free time for themselves. There’s no lower age limit, but most of our members are retired or semi-retired. Contact learnlaughlive@bristolu3a.org.uk to find out more .

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The rewards of pursuing a career in care homes

The rewards of pursuing a career in care homes

Lucy Bolland outlines how she went from a care assistant role to that of a nurse manager with Bristol Care Homes

Lucy Bolland outlines how she went from a care assistant role to that of a nurse manager with Bristol Care Homes

How long have you been a nurse?

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I started my career in care at Beech House in Thornbury about 20 years ago when I worked as a carer before going to Surrey University to train as a nurse. I worked as an NHS nurse for ten years in gynaecology, general surgery and an early pregnancy unit. Relocating back to Thornbury with my family, I became a bank nurse at Beech House. It was a career pathway change from hospital nursing to being part of a community as a care home nurse, but it is so much more rewarding and fulfilling as job.

I started my career in care at Beech House in Thornbury about 20 years ago when I worked as a carer before going to Surrey University to train as a nurse. I worked as an NHS nurse for ten years in gynaecology, general surgery and an early pregnancy unit. Relocating back to Thornbury with my family, I became a bank nurse at Beech House. It was a career pathway change from hospital nursing to being part of a community as a care home nurse, but it is so much more rewarding and fulfilling as job.

I had young children, so I needed flexibility, and luckily the manager at that time was very accommodating. When Covid hit I had to decide whether to continue working and keep my children in school, or to stop. In the end, I kept working to look after our residents. Even though I was doing more and more hours, I felt that I was making

I had young children, so I needed flexibility, and luckily the manager at that time was very accommodating. When Covid hit I had to decide whether to continue working and keep my children in school, or to stop. In the end, I kept working to look after our residents. Even though I was doing more and more hours, I felt that I was making

manager; I happily said yes. I learned an awful lot in a very short space of time. Next, a permanent deputy nurse manager vacancy became available at Glebe House in Almondsbury and once again I knew I had to step up. After two years in this role, I took on the nurse manager position at Beech House.

manager; I happily said yes. I learned an awful lot in a very short space of time. Next, a permanent deputy nurse manager vacancy became available at Glebe House in Almondsbury and once again I knew I had to step up. After two years in this role, I took on the nurse manager position at Beech House.

What made you stay so many years with Bristol Care Homes and pursue a management career?

What made you stay so many years with Bristol Care Homes and pursue a management career?

something clinical because I still have those skills and it is important for me to keep using them

something clinical because I still have those skills and it is important for me to keep using them What does a typical work day look like?

What does a typical work day look like?

a bigger difference in our residents’ lives.

a bigger difference in our residents’ lives.

I started undertaking some administration tasks including the rotas and audits. I was then given the opportunity to step up and support both the management and our residents by getting more involved in the running of the home. I really enjoyed it and saw different ways of how the home was run; I understood the pressures from different perspective.

I started undertaking some administration tasks including the rotas and audits. I was then given the opportunity to step up and support both the management and our residents by getting more involved in the running of the home. I really enjoyed it and saw different ways of how the home was run; I understood the pressures from different perspective.

I was offered the opportunity to transfer to Quarry House in Fishponds as interim deputy nurse

I was offered the opportunity to transfer to Quarry House in Fishponds as interim deputy nurse

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Besides being given the flexibility I needed, access to the training I wanted and all the support I needed, I felt motivated to stay because Bristol Care Homes really believed in me. They saw my capability to grow and develop my career.

Besides being given the flexibility I needed, access to the training I wanted and all the support I needed, I felt motivated to stay because Bristol Care Homes really believed in me. They saw my capability to grow and develop my career.

Do you miss ‘hands-on’ nursing after moving into management?

Do you miss ‘hands-on’ nursing after moving into management?

Yes and no. I do miss spending my work hours principally involved with hands-on nursing; however I still get involved in the nursing aspects of the home. I’ll be the first one arriving when the emergency bell goes off and I’ll be the first giving staff support with

Yes and no. I do miss spending my work hours principally involved with hands-on nursing; however I still get involved in the nursing aspects of the home. I’ll be the first one arriving when the emergency bell goes off and I’ll be the first giving staff support with

Our trains are on track for success

BRITAIN’S railway system is the oldest in the world; we invented the railways and introduced them to the globe. That is something to be really proud about.

And we should celebrate our region’s role in this story. Britain’s most famous engineer, Brunel, changed the face of the English landscape with his groundbreaking viaducts, bridges, and tunnels for the Great Western Railway. He set standards for a well-built railway.

Fast forward to the present day, and I’m really pleased to be able to point to some great stats about how our local railways are going full steam ahead, with more passengers than ever before.

It’s now 12 months since half-hourly services were introduced to and from Temple Meads serving Filton Abbey Wood, near Parkway, and Yate, as well as in Keynsham, Oldfield Park, Bath and elsewhere.

In that time, over 3.4 million journeys have been made by passengers. This is a year-on-year increase in passengers of 27%.

This impressive growth is a great news for passengers and the planet.

The new and improved services have been funded by a £7 million-plus investment by the Combined Authority and delivered by GWR

and Network Rail. This substantial investment underscores our commitment to upgrading and improving our transport infrastructure.

Growing passenger numbers is my biggest priority in terms of building the sustainable West of England public transport system we all want to see.

Increased usage not only supports economic growth but also contributes significantly to our environmental goals, by reducing car dependency and lowering emissions.

But I am not stopping there: we’re planning for the future.

I’ve revived plans to electrify railway lines in the West, starting with tracks from Temple Meads. Electrification is a crucial step towards a greener, more efficient rail network, reducing delays and environmental impacts.

Additionally, I have launched a new station study. This is doing very early-stage work to look at the case for building additional stations in Lockleaze, St Anne’s, Saltford, and Ashton Gate.

Expanding our rail network with new stations is essential for improving accessibility and convenience for our passengers. These new stations could help to better connect our communities, providing more travel options and support the local economy.

The best way to describe this role is that you never know what you will walk into, and you are always spinning many plates; but you can follow through and see the positive outcomes. Working together as a team is important to me. What is the best/most rewarding thing about being a home manager?

The best way to describe this role is that you never know what you will walk into, and you are always spinning many plates; but you can follow through and see the positive outcomes. Working together as a team is important to me. What is the best/most rewarding thing about being a home manager?

Seeing our residents happy, having meaningful conversations with family and staff and knowing that the small things make so much difference. It is also very rewarding to see staff develop and blossom within their job roles, making a big difference to families and supporting them through what can be a very difficult journey. What advice would you offer to someone thinking about a career in care home nursing?

Go for it! It is really rewarding, and you can make such a difference to someone’s life.

Seeing our residents happy, having meaningful conversations with family and staff and knowing that the small things make so much difference. It is also very rewarding to see staff develop and blossom within their job roles, making a big difference to families and supporting them through what can be a very difficult journey. What advice would you offer to someone thinking about a career in care home nursing?

Go for it! It is really rewarding, and you can make such a difference to someone’s life.

Our efforts to improve the railway system are not just about numbers and infrastructure; they are about creating a better quality of life for the residents of our region. By providing efficient, reliable, and sustainable transport options, we are making it easier for people to commute, travel, and explore.

The future of our region’s railways is looking brighter. With continued investment, innovative projects, and a clear vision, we are on track to create a transport system that is not only a source of regional pride, but also a model for others to follow.

Let’s celebrate our progress and look forward to even more improvements that will keep our trains – and our region – moving forward.

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n NATURE WATCH with Dawn Lawrence

Grant saves festival

THIS year's Mangotsfield Festival has been given the final go-ahead, thanks to a grant from Emersons Green Town Council.

The 32nd annual village festival will take place on Saturday June 8 at Pomphrey Hill, on the North Field, off Johnson Road.

It will start with a parade from the green outside the Lamb Inn, leaving at about 10.15am for the festival site, where an opening ceremony will take place at 11am and events will run until 8pm.

The festival will feature live music, song and dance, a dog show, a 'kids zone' dedicated to children's activities and a wide range of stalls, including food and drink.

The main arena will host acts from local schools, dance clubs and musical groups in the day before music acts the Kris Knock Big Band, Liquor and Poker and The Soul Destroyers take over from 4.30-8pm.

Ross Janes, from the Mangotsfield Festival Planning Committee, said: "Last year was a triumphant return for the Mangotsfield Festival and all of us are keen to ensure this year's festival equals if not exceeds what we achieved last year.

"A huge thank-you must go to Emersons Green Town Council for the substantial £5,000 grant they have given us this year. Without these funds the festival was at real risk of being called off."

Ross said last year's move to the North Field – which is historically part of Mangotsfield but within the town council's boundaries – meant organisers couldn't charge an entry fee to help meet the £16,000 costs of the event.

Instead they are calling on everyone who attends to make a donation, with a suggested amount of £3 per person.

Ross said: "If the local community want us to keep holding the festival we really do need their support."

More details are available at www.facebook.com/mangofest, with stallholders invited to email stalls@mangotsfieldfestival.co.uk and volunteers committee@mangotsfieldfestival.co.uk.

The silent greensong of the old land

WHAT did your street look like before it was a street? The lie of the land shows that a stream must have run roughly where Cranbrook Road runs now. The steeper slopes above it were likely pastures where sheep trod the flowery turf into little corduroy ridges. Beyond were scattered farmhouses surrounded by small fields dotted with ponds, the hedges with frequent standard trees (old maps are delightfully detailed on this point).

Remnants of that ancient landscape still persist. At the northern end of Elton Road you can still see a section of the stream and in the corner garden there is a stand of ash trees. They may not be old enough to pre-date the houses, but I bet their parents were.

The ancient track that now joins Bishop Road to Longmead Avenue is lined with hedges of native dogwood, blackthorn, field maple etc. Old maps show a stand of trees at the Longmead end: all that remains are elm suckers in the hedge, the trees taken by Dutch elm disease. The same map shows many of the still living ash and beech trees on Horfield Common.

What other hints are there? At the bottom of our road, there is a front garden where wild garlic crowds in from the edges. This plant

likes ancient, damp, shady places; no surprise then to find that about 50 metres away there used to be a wooded stream. I can imagine the bulbs being transported those few metres as the new gardens were topped with local soil. In the next road a wild bluebell (one of the deep blue, dangly ones) flowers at the base of a garden wall on the pavement with a few plants inside the garden. Bluebells would have lined the hedges and perhaps have also moved with

The UK has lost most of our herb-rich grasslands in the last 50 years (barely 3% remain). Yet the delicate plants that have been extinguished by modern farming still persist in places in our area. The grassy slope by the Church of the Good Shepherd supports several uncommon grassland flowers and a lone pyramidal orchid popped up on a front lawn on Redland Road a few years ago. Milkmaids is another plant that indicates old pasture and can still be spotted around here. It seems likely that local turf was turned into lawns as the suburbs spread.

The arable fields have given us their weeds: swinecress, poppies, shepherd’s purse and many more now line the kerbs. I also find sorrel, goat’s beard and wild carrot from the pastures along with hedge woundwort, goosegrass and hedge bindweed from the hedgerows. Of course, there may have been many avenues of introduction of these species since this land was last farmed, but undoubtedly some of them will have persisted since that time. They still sing their silent greensong of the old land, as they creep by generations along the gutters or remain standing tall on the Common.

the soil.

Bird’s foot trefoil (red buds and yellow flowers) and daisies on the lawn at Church of the Good Shepherd Photo: Dawn Lawrence

n STYLE ADVICE with Gail Painter

What to wear with jeans in summer

THE weather changes, but our desire for wearing jeans is season-less; the most hardworking item in our wardrobe can also be the most stylish.

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If you want to continue wearing your jeans this summer, here’s seven pieces to wear with them and keep you looking cool.

Belt: A thin belt can look chic, but doesn’t suit every figure. The current trend is for statement belts, which are great as they lift a simple jeans and T-shirt combo to create a more stylish outfit. Choose from flashy studded designs, to multi-strap options. Animal print also looks great.

Shoes: Depend on the style of jeans – I would opt for heeled sandals with cropped denim and patent or embellished loafers with straight, mom and wide-leg styles.

Boots: A pair of knee-high heeled boots can take your wardrobe a long way. For summer, ankle boots work in a similar fashion. Look for western styles, in leather and suede, as a timeless option that’s also currently in vogue.

A ‘nice top’: Heading out somewhere that requires slightly more formal dress, but still want to wear denim? I would choose the most glamorous blouse you have. Think pussy bow, frills, or sleeve details like puff or kimono-style designs.

White T-shirt: Any neutral T-shirt will do. Ensure the fit is right for you – slim, ribbed,

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Necklace: Never underestimate the power of a great necklace. Link chains have been popular for a while, but chunky beaded options have been seen this season.

Sunglasses: A summer wardrobe essential – whip out a pair of stylish glasses whenever you go outside. Latest looks include 90s oval frames, oversized designs and cat-eye. I don’t think you can go far wrong with a classic pair of aviators.

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n SPORT

Club backs campaign on women's safety

KINGSWOOD Rugby Club has teamed up with South Gloucestershire Council in a campaign to stamp out violence against women and girls.

Male and female players feature in a series of social media videos, highlighting the different forms of abuse against women and girls and how people can safely intervene if they witness it.

Sharing advice from the government’s Enough campaign, the videos also explain how to report an incident to the police and how to use the StreetSafe website (www.police.uk/pu/notices/ streetsafe/street-safe/) to report a place which feels unsafe.

Abuse of women and girls

includes experiences and crimes such as serious violence, stalking, harassment, verbal abuse, and drink and drug spiking.

Interim service director for community safety at South Glos Council, Amie Copley, said: “Violence against women and girls is a priority set by our Safer and Stronger Communities Strategic Partnership and we are very pleased to be working with local clubs and organisations to raise awareness of this issue.

“It’s everyone’s responsibility to tackle violence against women and girls, and this impactful campaign with Kingswood RFC highlights the many forms it can take. It also gives clear guidance of how people can intervene safely if

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“Of course, this campaign is just one piece of the bigger picture. We have a lot of work planned for the next year, including school workshops on toxic masculinity and gender stereotypes, and delivering bystander training at various pubs and bars in South Gloucestershire.”

Kingswood RFC chairman, Ian Starr, said: “Kingswood Rugby Club proudly stand with

South Gloucestershire Council against all forms of violence against women and girls.

“Together we raise our voices, advocate for change, and strive for a community where every woman, of every age, feels safe and respected.

“The safety of women and girls is everybody’s business –and hopefully our videos can help to teach others how they can safely intervene if they witness abuse or harassment.”

Nick Baber, Ollie Marsh and Richard Shacklock from KRFC

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Fry's play host to The Unstoppables

FOLLOWING last season's successful visit of The Unstoppables learning disabilities group, Fry's hosted them again on Tuesday May 14. The group were split into 5 rinks, with each rink playing a match against another team and a prize on offer for the highest scoring team. With assistance provided by club members, the group soon got the hang of things. Following the games, two spiders were held with participants standing in a circle and bowling simultaneously towards a spider; nearest bowl is the winner. Winning the honours this year were Becky, for the second year in a row, and Dan, who picked up the prize in the second spider. Hot dogs and cake were available in the clubhouse, courtesy of club members and other community members.

Bristol and District League: The opening night of the Bristol and District League Division 2 season saw Fry's make the long trip out to newly promoted Olveston Kestrels. The night saw Olveston take the early advantage with rink 2 opening out a lead over the visitors. Fry's countered on rink 3, however, dropping two 4's in the

early ends on rink 1 did Fry's no favours. Olveston held a good lead at the halfway stage despite Fry's efforts on rink 1 and rink 2 pulling shots back, it would be Olveston seeing out the game. The drama wasn't over, as rink 1 battled over the rink points. Neither skip was able to get the winning shot, ensuring the points were shared with Fry's taking home 3 points from the 48-54 defeat.

Following defeats without picking up a point at home to Henleaze ‘A’ and at Keynsham ‘A’, Fry’s looked to bounce back the following week. The heavy rain which fell at the green 45 minutes before Fry's fourth Bristol and District Bowls League of season against Bristol St Andrews 'A' relented by game time. Rinks 1 and 2 got off to a fairly even start, but Fry's would soon pull away, thanks to rink 3 steadily picking up shots in the early ends. Good shots from Fry's skips on rink 1 and 2 saw Fry's pick up 5's on both rinks, with rink 1 backing that up with a 4 on the very next end as the game reached halfway. Fry's would take a good lead into the second half of the game, but Bristol St Andrews would look to close the gap, with all rinks closing

in on Fry's. The deficit on rink 3 closed to a single shot with 2 ends left, but Fry's finished the job with a single, followed by 4 shots on the final. Bristol St Andrews tied rink 2 heading into the final end, but again Fry's completed the job with 3 shots handing Fry's the match. Rink 1 had dealt in two's on the final 8 ends, but it would be Fry's maintaining their margin as Fry's picked up all ten points from the 57-39 win. Fry’s sit 7th in the table.

Scores:

25th April: Fry's 48-54 Olveston Kestrels; Rink 1: Drew 18-18; Rink 2: Lost 12-27; Rink 3: 18-9; (3-7)

2nd May: Fry's 36-58 Henleaze 'A'; Rink 1: 14-24; Rink 2: 10-18; Rink 3: 12-16; (0-10)

9th May: Fry's 37-60 Keynsham 'A'; Rink 1: 8-20; Rink 2: 17-20; Rink 3: 12-20; (0-10)

16th May: Fry's 57-39 Bristol St Andrews 'A'; Rink 1: 23-14; Rink 2: 16-13; Rink 3: 18-12; (10-0).

Friday Triples League:

The opening month of the Friday Triples League proved to be a successful one with Fry's picking up 3 wins from the opening 4 games picking up 34 points in the process. The good run came to an end last week during the visit to Begbrook Green. Two rinks proved to be close, with Fry's narrowly missing out, but rink 1 was the difference maker in the game, with Begbrook taking the rink 26-10 and all 12 points in the 19 shot win. Fry’s returned home the following week welcoming local rivals Keynsham. A tight match went in Fry’s favour, with two rinks able to overcome the deficit on the third rink taking a 55-51 victory. Fry’s currently sit in 5th place after 6 games.

Scores:

10th May: Fry's 39-58 Begbrook Green; Rink 1: 10-26; Rink 2: 13-14; Rink 3: 16-18; (0-12) 17th May: Fry’s 55-51 Keynsham; Rink 1: 25-15; Rink 2: 19-11; Rink 3: 11-2

Season starts with salute to the hotshots

KEYNSHAM BOWLING CLUB

IT is the time of the year when those of our members who play throughout the winter at the Bristol Indoor Bowling Centre check their kit for the start of the new outdoor season.

Our ladies playing indoors competed in the Wednesday Fours and the Thursday Triples, finishing both in mid-table positions.

Our men played in various leagues, ending up as winners in two. In the Thursday Triples, Paul Matthews, Bob Payne plus Bert Merrell from Fry’s Bowling Club not only topped the league but also obtained a hotshot. That is when all of your team’s woods end up closer to the jack than any of your opposition’s, allowing you to obtain certificates from Bowls England to acknowledge the achievement.

Our photograph shows (left

to right) Bert, Bob and Paul with their certificates. The same players, with Roger Price, won the Tuesday Fours, and Roger playing with Paul in the pairs also achieved a

hotshot.

Moving on to the outdoor game, the opening of our green was delayed by wet weather, but things are now moving forward as

leagues for ladies and gents get under way.

We launched the new season with a party, when we were entertained by vocalist Naomi, who performed songs from the 60s and 70s. During the break, we enjoyed an afternoon tea prepared and served by Annette, Julie, Lyn and Simon. The afternoon was appreciated by the 60 members who attended, as they looked forward to the first roll-up of the season.

It would be remiss not to mention the Monday boys – a group of members who turn up rain or shine throughout the winter to carry out indoor and outdoor maintenance to ensure everything is “spic and span” when the season starts.

Mike Barrow

n KINGSWOOD MEMORIES & HERITAGE MUSEUM

KINGS CHASE SHOPPING CENTRE

Kings Chase shopping centre has been a focal point for life in Kingswood for almost fifty years. One of the two featured photographs shows the official opening of the Centre in 1975.

South Gloucestershire Council purchased the Kings Chase complex for £10million in 2021, and in 2023 approved plans for significant improvements to the shopping centre as part of a major regeneration of the town centre as a whole.

The shopping centre and surrounding shops have been visited by many celebrities over the years, and the other featured photograph was taken during a visit by Roy Castle, the famous entertainer, television presenter and musician. On this occasion Roy was opening the Kingswood branch of the Bristol and West Building Society, located opposite the Kings Chase shopping centre.

Kingswood Heritage Museum would like to hear from any of our readers who remember either of these occasions or have stories about Kings Chase shopping centre and the surrounding shops. If you have any memories that you would like to share please contact us on 0117 960 5664 or by email at: kingswoodmuseum@gmail.com

Museum opening

The Museum reopened for the new season on the Easter weekend, and will be open until the end of November from 2 – 5pm every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, and from 11am to 5pm on Bank Holidays.

Museum talk: Auction highlights and stories

This month’s talk takes place at Kingswood Heritage Museum on Wednesday June 12th, when Andy Stowe of East Bristol Auction will present a selection of Auction Highlights and Stories. Admission costs £4, and light refreshments are available; doors open

at 7pm and the talk commences at 7.30 pm; seats can be reserved by calling 0117 960 5664.

Volunteer opportunities

Kingswood Heritage Museum always welcomes new volunteers. The Museum would particularly like to hear from anyone with experience of, or an interest in marketing and publicity. If you are interested in helping the Museum in any capacity, please either: email us at kingswoodmuseum@gmail.com or call us on 0117 960 5664.

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Travel grants are on offer

SOUTH Gloucestershire Council is offering grants of up to £1,000 to organisations with under 250 employees that want to increase the number of people cycling.

Up to 20 businesses, community groups or schools could benefit from the financial support if they encourage staff and volunteers to saddle-up and leave their cars at home.

Active Travel Grants offer an opportunity tobuy specific items,

such as electric or fold-up bikes.

It is the second year the grants have been offered across South Glos with Kingswoodbased business, LumOptica, one of those benefiting last year.

The research and product development company was awarded a grant to purchase an electric bike and has now introduced an e-bike company policy, and encouraged staff to take cycle proficiency courses.

Natalie Rees, project manager at LumOptica, said: “The team has been very excited about the new electric bike, it has brought so many benefits."

Cabinet councillor Louise Harris said: “Active Travel Grants are a great way support smaller organisations make a big impact when it comes to reducing carbon emissions.”

For an application form, email: transport.policy@southglos.gov.uk

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