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Residents' lucky escape as storms strike
Chris has a lot to celebrate
Playtime joy for pre-school tots Hanham Toddlers Pre-School have a new £2,000 sensory play trail at their base at Hanham Methodist Church. PAGE 5
Dismay as Lloyds plans to shut bank Traders, councillors and residents have expressed concern after Lloyds announced plans to shut its branch in Hanham, leaving the High Street without a bank. PAGES 8 & 9
Tree crashes on to flats SIXTEEN people had to leave their homes after a tree crashed on to a block of flats in Hanham in last month's storms. Among them was a child who had been lying on her bed when a branch came through her window. She was said to have only minor cuts.
A car was also crushed in the incident, which was one of many across the area dealt with by fire crews after Storms Ciara and Dennis caused widespread havoc, including flooding and road closures. Full story: Page 3
MP to spend more time with family Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore lost his job as Universities Minister in the reshuffle but tweeted to say he regarded more time with his wife and three children as a promotion. PAGE 11
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Council tax to rise by nearly four per cent COUNCIL tax in South Gloucestershire will rise by nearly four per cent in April. Councillors approved a 3.99 rise at a full council meeting at Kingswood Civic Centre on February 12. It means council tax for a Band D property for 2020/21 will rise to £1,543.37, up £59.22 from £1,484.15 last year. A further charge will be added for police and fire services and residents who come under parish councils including Hanham, Hanham Abbots and Oldland will also pay a precept for local services. South Gloucestershire Council will spend almost £232 million on services next year, which will feature initiatives to protect the environment and help local high streets. The rise will include a two per cent precept which will be spent on meeting the growing cost of adult social care services. A further £145 million will be spent on infrastructure such as roads and building projects, including £27.6 million on schools. Overall schools funding
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for South Gloucestershire will increase by £11.371 million compared to last year with spending increases to support children with special education needs and disabilities. The council has pledged to deliver at least the minimum per pupil funding of £3,750 for primary and £5,000 for secondary school pupils. Spending plans include a series of initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of council services, including an initial £1.7 million investment to directly respond to the climate emergency with a further £6 million over four years to support various green projects affecting schools, communities and transport. In addition to the £100,000 carried over from last year, there will be £300,000 to support projects to reinvigorate high streets. A total of £30,000 will be available in grants for community groups wishing to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day this year and £130,000 will be set aside to enforce antilittering laws.
Funding for VE Day celebration events COMMUNITY groups have until March 5 to apply for a slice of £30,000 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The funding was agreed as part of the budget for 2020/21, which was agreed by Full Council on Wednesday February 12. The first May Bank Holiday this year has been moved by the Government to fall on Friday May 8 to help mark the occasion. Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, as well as town or parish councils in South Gloucestershire can all apply for a share of the funding to help them put on events over the bank holiday weekend. Grants are on offer to support events, including publicity costs, PA hire, insurance, marshalling and entertainment. The closing date for applications is noon on March 5 and successful applicants will be notified after April 2. For more information about the grants and how to apply, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/veday75. The application form and guidance is also available from the grants team on 01454 865865, grants@southglos.gov.uk. Cabinet member Rachael Hunt, said: “The anniversary marks an important moment in our country’s history and I know that there are a range of events already being planned.”
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Storm drama as tree falls on flats A CHILD had a lucky escape after she was left with only minor injuries when a huge tree came crashing down on a block of flats in Hanham during Storm Dennis. The branches of the beech tree smashed the window of her bedroom where she had been lying on her bed. Fire fighters from Hicks Gate and Kingswood stations were called to the incident at Grange Court just before 7pm on Sunday February 16. The tree had crushed a car which was parked outside the flats as its branches tore down fascias and smashed through windows. Residents were treated for minor injuries by paramedics with 16 people having to leave their homes until a structural engineer could assess the damage.
“On arrival, they found a tree had fallen on to a block of flats and damaged several windows. Crews searched the building and isolated the utilities. “Following discussions between police, fire, and ambulance, four properties were deemed unsafe until assessed by a structural engineer and 16 people were evacuated. “Ambulance crews treated two casualties on the scene for minor injuries and the property was left in the hands of police. "The Red Cross were also in attendance to assist with rehoming.” A spokesman from South Western Ambulance Service said: “We were called on Sunday at 6.55pm about an incident at an address in Hanham, Bristol. "We sent land ambulance crews and specialist paramedics to attend the incident.”
A child was in her room when the tree craashed through the window Photo courtesy of Avon Fire & Rescue
Hicks Gate Fire Station posted a photograph on Twitter of the child's bedroom with a smashed window and branches poking through into the room. In response to a message asking if the child was ok, they replied: “She was laying on her bed playing on her phone at
Weather wreaks havoc EMERGENCY services and council crews were kept busy over the two weekends of Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis. South Gloucestershire Council received a total of 28 emergency calls relating to fallen trees before 10am on Sunday February 9, with extra emergency teams deployed to tackle hazards. The following weekend it received 39 emergency requests, including reports of 19 fallen trees and 13 floods. Fire crews from Kingswood and Hicks Gate were also in action, dealing with flooding as well as felled trees. During Storm Ciara, one tree blew down across the Avon Ring Road between the Bromley Heath and Wick Wick roundabouts, bringing traffic to a halt. Drivers came together to push the tree out of the way, clearing one lane before emergency services arrived on the scene.
the time when the branch came through the window, thankfully and amazingly only a couple of small cuts.” A spokesman for Avon Fire & Rescue said: “At 18:57, crews from Hicks Gate and Kingswood fire stations were mobilised to reports of a fallen tree.
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A COMPANY has won permission to expand its commercial premises in the green belt at Bitton. Residents and parish councillors opposed the expansion saying it would bring too much extra traffic to the quiet country lanes leading to the site on New Pit Lane. But South Gloucestershire Council granted Shield Logistics consent to build five new industrial units at Redfield Lodge Works saying it would have a “positive impact on the local economy” by “creating rural employment opportunities”. The business is knocking down several “ramshackle” buildings to make way for the new units, four of which will be in a singlestorey terrace, according to officers who recommended the application for approval. The end result will be only “slightly” larger than the existing premises and cause a “slight” increase in light traffic, they said. Their report indicated that building volume would rise by roughly a third, floor area by about 10 per cent, and vehicle movements by an estimated eight per day. But 12 residents and Bitton Parish Council objected to the expansion arguing it was too much for the green belt site and the narrow, country lanes around it. Parish councillors questioned the accuracy of the estimated extra traffic that the industrial expansion would generate. Cllr Sue Hawking told a planning committee on February 6 that the officially designated “quiet lanes” are popular with ramblers and horse riders, but that rush hour traffic was already a “daily nightmare” for residents. “If this goes ahead, it looks as if their quality of life is being ignored for the sake of industrial development,” Cllr Hawking said. Maria Skuse, who has lived in a farmhouse next to the site for nearly 20 years, said that Shield’s plans would bring “no end of misery”. “If this overdevelopment is successful, it will be really visible from our house and
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Image Google Earth from Redfield Cottage next door and there will also be a real increase in noise which will obviously have a real impact on our lives,” she said. But planning committee members said they felt the application brought controls over the site which would protect the community and the green belt from possible future harm. Councillor Sara Pomfret said the current consent for the “untidy” site permitted “almost any industrial usage” and “almost any number of HGVs”. “This proposal takes away all of that and gives us light industrial [usage] with a few extra cars,” she said. The committee heard that the new development will have parking for up to 30 vehicles and a number of bicycles. It is “not expected” that any heavy-goods vehicles will use the site, according to the officer report. Only “light” industry will be permitted in the new units whereas the existing buildings have consent for “general” industrial use. Landscaping will screen the development
from the surrounding countryside, and the new buildings will be set back from the southern boundary to avoid “issues” with views or privacy for the Grade II listed Redfield Lodge Farmhouse. A new road entrance will improve safety as vehicles access the site from New Pit Lane. Claire Durbin, who spoke on behalf of Shield, said the company’s intention was to update the quality of the buildings to a “modern state” and provide a “well managed and regulated industrial estate”. It had originally applied to build eight new units, a site office and a home on the land but had scaled back its plans on the advice of officers. Councillor Mike Drew said it would be a “gamble” to refuse the application in the hope that no other business would buy the land and exploit the current consent. Committee members voted unanimously to approve the application. By Amanda Cameron, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Tots will never tyre of playing here ... CHILDREN at Hanham Toddlers Pre-school have plenty to smile about – they have just discovered their new-look play area. The pre-school committee, made up of parents, has been busy raising funds to transform the outdoor area at their base at Hanham Methodist
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Lloyds to close branch HANHAM'S main shopping area has been dealt a major blow with the announcement that Lloyds will close this summer, leaving the area without a bank. Lloyds Banking Group said the branch, at 41 High Street, will close as part of its latest nationwide cull. The news has been met with dismay from community leaders and customers and comes after the closure of the High Street's NatWest and HSBC. Customers wishing to visit a branch will have to travel to Kingswood once Lloyds closes on June 3. It will leave Hanham with just one cashpoint at the Co-op, with the Post Office available for certain transactions including cash deposits, card withdrawals and balance enquiries. It is understood the news hit staff like a lightning bolt, who believed the branch to be safe as it was always busy. Traders, many of whom bank with Lloyds for convenience, have already met with Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore to discuss launching a petition to persuade the banking heavyweight to have a change of heart. South Gloucestershire Hanham councillor Brenda Langley said: “Right now the current situation will be disappointing but going forward, we will campaign for services to return to Hanham High Street, in whatever form and we hope residents will support us in this endeavour.” Councillor June Bamford said: “It is a shame that at a time
when the council is putting even more resource into supporting our high streets, supporting initiatives such as “Love our High Streets”, through financial support to local traders and millions of pounds in capital investments through the budget, that an important local service like the local banks are nowhere to be found.” Councillor Jason Pearce added: “When most people are turning to online banking, it is hardly a surprise that banks might think the need for a local branch is reducing, but there are still many who rely on having those local services nearby particularly elderly residents. We will have one cashpoint left on the High Street but it is not enough for a vibrant local community like Hanham.” Councillor Ian Richardson, chair of Hanham Parish Council, said: “Another sad loss for Hanham High Street. Lloyds is the last remaining bank in Hanham and its loss will have a detrimental impact for the local community. This leaves one cashpoint in the High Street and no local banking facilities for personal or business customers.” According to Lloyds, 439 customers use the Hanham branch on a regular monthly basis with counters 20 per cent quieter than a year ago. Cashpoint transactions were down by two per cent, although business customers were using
the facility more, with a seven per cent rise in usage. The 45-54 age group use the bank the most at 18 per cent, with 16 per cent of its customers aged 75 and over. Across the country, a total of 56 Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches will shut between April and October 2020. This will include Lloyds in Downend which is scheduled to close on May 6. According to Lloyds, the number of personal banking customers using the Downend branch had dropped by 35 per cent, with business customers down by five per cent. Lloyds Banking Group has already closed 151 branches between January 2018 and August 2019. These included the branch in Staple Hill. A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “We are committed to having the largest branch network in the UK and, in addition to our branches, all our customers can also use the Post Office to access their banking locally, alongside our mobile branches which visit many rural communities. "We have confirmed that a number of branches will close between April and October this year. This is in response to changing customer behaviours and the reduced number of transactions being made in branches.”
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leaving Hanham without a bank “THIS is the first time in hundreds of years that Hanham is going to be without a bank. I'm surprised because every time I go in Lloyds, it's really busy. There's a lot of disabled and older residents in Hanham who use the bank who are going to be affected. “It's going to be really awkward for a lot of the shopkeepers in Hanham. Some pop to Lloyds in their lunch break but now they will have to premises, which is risky. It will shut their shop up and go up to also be difficult to get change. Kingswood. If they don't drive “We are hoping to start a and have to rely on buses, petition and I'm sure we will there's only one an hour. If get a good response but once they drive, it isn't always easy a decision has been made, it's getting parked in Kingswood. very hard for a big company To look at the bigger picture, like Lloyds to turn around and it's expanding everyone's go back. If not we would like to carbon footprint. persuade one of the new micro“I'm very concerned about banks like Metro or Starling to the banking of cash. Some move into Hanham. " businesses will either try to Bernard Jackson, of Abbey ads AW.qxp_Layout 11:33 Page 1florist take ithphome or leave it on the 1 26/03/2019 Fleurtations
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Skidmore loses Government role Cuppas of cheer
CHRIS Skidmore has said he has been promoted “to be a better dad” after being sacked from the Government. The Kingswood MP’s former job as Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation was abolished in Boris Johnson’s February reshuffle, with the brief now being split into two roles. The Voice asked Mr Skidmore, who has been MP for Kingswood since 2010 and was re-elected with an increased majority last December, to comment on his departure from the government. He has not replied but has wished his successors – junior education minister Michelle Donelan and junior business, energy and industrial strategy minister Amanda Solloway – good luck on Twitter, where he also published pictures of himself enjoying time with his children. In one he described his new role as ‘minister for bathtime in the Skidmore household. Mr Skidmore said: “Got a promotion in the #reshuffle to be a better Dad with more time to spend with this gorgeous little one...Thanks everyone who I’ve had the chance to work with and the civil service teams that have supported me – you have all been amazing.” Mr Skidmore and his wife Lydia have three children: Clemmie,Henry and baby Ottilie, who was born during the general election campaign last year. The biggest shock of the reshuffle was the
departure of Chancellor Sajid Javid, who quit after being given the choice of sacking his team of advisers or resigning. Mr Javid, 50, grew up in Bristol and in the early 80s attended Stockwell Hill Comprehensive School, which became Downend Comprehensive School in 1982. After resigning he said: “It has been a privilege to serve as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Prime Minister & government will continue to have my full support from the backbenches.” MP's column: Page 24
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AEK Boco awaits decision RESIDENTS who fought against plans for a “mini football stadium” in Hanham will find out this month if the restrictions placed on the proposals will be relaxed. AEK Boco FC was given permission last July to put up four 18.2m floodlights and build two 50-space spectator stands. However councillors sitting on South Gloucestershire Council's Spatial Planning Committee told the club they could only use the floodlights at certain times. They also said that instead of putting up a 1.8m fence as requested, the barrier must be no higher than 1.2m. The condition effectively dashed Boco's aspirations of playing in the Toolstation Western League because FA rules say fencing should be a minimum of 1.83m. In response the club applied to have the restrictions lifted, and the council had to go back to the drawing board, giving
residents the chance to comment on relaxing the conditions. A further consultation exercise drew dozens of letters both in support and opposition, prompting Hanham councillor June Bamford to “refer” the application. This means the decision will not be made by a council officer but will be taken by the authority's development management committee when it sits on March 5. Cllr Bamford said: “There had been a high level of objections to the original application and subsequently to this variation to conditions that I felt it appropriate for this application to return to the planning committee for further scrutiny and decision.” Many residents living near the Greenbank Road site had objected to the club's expansion plans, fearing noise, light pollution and the loss of public open space. Resident Kim Madan said:
“Residents will potentially be open to games seven days a week with the lights on until 10.30pm at night, which does not consider young children's bedtimes or shift workers, or the noise and disturbance we will be continually subjected to. There is no protection for residents at all.” She added: “South Glos cannot give an unbiased decision given that AEK Boco maintains the site under their lease agreement.” But supporters say the club provides an opportunity for children and adults to take part in sport and lead a healthy life. Hanham resident Theresa Coles said: “I have a son who plays for the club's U13s and has played for the club since the age of five. It is a great club to play for with lots of support for players of all ages. “It would be a great opportunity for teams to play in the floodlit pitch in order to develop their skills.”
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Georgina named employee of the year EDDIE 'the Eagle' Edwards was on hand to present a worker at Longwell Green's Active Lifestyle Centre with an Employee of the Year award. The former plasterer who shot to fame in 1988 when he represented GB in the Calgary Winter Olympics handed a gong to Georgina Morgan during an awards ceremony run by Circadian Trust, which operates Active Lifestyle Centres across South Gloucestershire. The awards celebrated the hard work and achievements of staff who work at the five centres. More than 250 people from across the business attended the event, with 14 special awards to those making a difference in the community. Georgina, pictured third from right, was described as a key player: “Georgina has gone above and beyond in her work, providing support at all hours, across all areas of the
business, and recently covered two separate job roles in order to assist a colleague who was unable to work due to illness. “She has been full of enthusiasm and a smile for every colleague and customer she meets throughout all of her hard work.” The Chairman’s Special Award was given to Martyn
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the Kingswood centre. Ben Beasley, Circadian Trust’s director of commercial development, said: “It’s great to be able to celebrate our successes with the whole team. We started these awards seven years ago to recognise the hard-working people who believe in and deliver our mission to inspire active lifestyles.”
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Nonnie is 100 THERE was an extra special celebration in Hanham recently when great grandmother Nonnie Bishop celebrated her 100th birthday. Nonnie was born in Worle, a village just outside Weston Super Mare, where she lived until 2017. After husband George passed away, Nonnie made the move to be nearer her family in Hanham and settled at Kift Lodge, a retirement home near Hanham Common run by the charity Abbeyfield. Nonnie left Worle School at 15 and went to work in an office. She later went to typing school, where she met her future husband. She married George at 20 but continued to live with her parents when he was called up to fight in the war soon after their wedding.
Sadly, Nonnie only saw her husband occasionally during those years. “The year we got married, George went to Dunkirk,” said Nonnie. “The country was in a terrible state and we were expecting an invasion. I kept myself busy when he was away and was working two or three jobs to keep busy. But it was a lonely life and you couldn't go out in the evening.” When George returned from the war, they lived with his parents for a few years before finally moving into their own home. Nonnie and her husband
went on to have one son, Jim, and now Nonnie has moved to be closer to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she’s able to enjoy regular visits from them. “I moved to Abbeyfield after George died in 2017. My family were travelling to Weston to see me but it's much easier, now that I'm in Hanham. “Everyone is very cheerful at Abbeyfield and I very much like the area. All the staff are really nice and you're friendly with everybody. At about 10.30am every day we have a coffee and a natter, and we laugh about nothing sometimes. We see each other at meal times which is nice and stops you feeling lonely. I like to join in the quizzes – I’m good at that because of my age and I think the other residents like it if I'm on their team!” Nonnie celebrated her 100th birthday with a good oldfashioned knees up. “We had a lovely party here at the house. The room was full of people. The other residents were there, all the staff and my family. It was wonderful.”
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New kit for Christ Church Primary SPORTY youngsters from a Hanham school are warming up for pitch action now they have a smart new kit. The school football team at Christ Church CE Primary School was presented with the bright blue strip by the Kumon Study Centre in Hanham and Whitehall-based shop Professional Sport and Fitness. The sponsorship agreement initially formed when headteacher Neil McKellarTurner approached Kumon instructor Nikki Warr and her husband, who runs the shop. The kit sponsorship is part of the Kumon centre’s ongoing relationship with the school to support young people in the community to keep their minds and bodies active. Nikki said the partnership is a great opportunity to give back to students at Christ Church, many of whom are enrolled at her maths and English skills
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Keeping a weather eye on our city THIS atmospheric image shot from Troopers Hill was one of the winning entries in a city-wide photographic competition. It was taken by Pete Horsham from Barton Hill for Wild Bristol: Winter run by Bristol Energy, a national gas and electricity company owned by Bristol City Council. The energy provider invited photographers of all ages and abilities to share their wintery snaps taken across the region during the month-long competition, which closed on February 23. They were encouraged to share their images on social media to celebrate Bristol's natural beauty. Weekly winners were awarded tickets to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the M Shed in Bristol. Bristol Energy managing director Marek Majewicz said the entries “highlight how we must work together to protect the planet, combat climate change and support our city’s wildlife and areas of nature”.
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Gift shop owner makes award finals What is happening to our weather? WHAT is happening to our weather? The recent storms caused first by the cyclone Ciara and then storm Dennis have affected the whole of the UK, some parts much worse than others. And with storm Ellen on the way it’s not finished yet. Seven weeks in, and weather records are already being broken in 2020. According to the Met Office: “2019 was a year of extremes: record-breaking heat and rain, along with notable spells of cold and windy weather have all been prominent...with two all-time temperature records: Warmest winter day on record: 21.2 °C recorded at Kew Garden on February 26 Hottest day on record: 38.7 °C recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens on July 25 The Met Office report for 2019 makes very interesting reading: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ about-us/press-office/news/ weather-and-climate/2019/ weather-overview-2019 Can we, the human race, afford to ignore these signs? There are still many individuals and governments who seem not to be getting the message that we need to do something (lots of somethings) and act now. Climate change does not just affect plants and animals, it also threatens the human race. People die in storms and lose their lives in wildfires. Farmers lose crops that rot or burn. People lose their homes and their livelihoods. Well done to those who are valiantly making meaningful changes in the way you live –
HANHAM shop owner Nicola Bartlett has been shortlisted for a business award. Nicola, who runs the Eclectic Gift Shop in the High Street, has been nominated for Micro Business of the Year by the Federation of Small Businesses. The award celebrates businesses with fewer than 10 employees that are punching above their weight. Judges will be looking for businesses that have demonstrated strong revenue growth and a product or service of a quality that stands above competitors. They will also be interested in how innovative and creative the business is. Nicola said: “I’m thrilled to be shortlisted because they had a record breaking number of entries and it was really difficult for the judges. I’m really looking forward to the award ceremony. It’s been such a brilliant start to the year, and following the most successful Christmas in the shop, it’s been all systems go. I’m very proud to work with so many talented small business owners and to provide a place for them to be able to sell their work all year round.” The ceremony was due to take place on February 26 at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton.
keep going, keep coming up with new ideas and keep sharing with and encouraging those around you. I was in Bromsgrove before Christmas and came across this board (see photo) outside a shop which greatly encouraged me. I stuck my head round the door to ask if I could take the photo and was invited in by two delightful young women who were thrilled that I’d noticed and wanted to share it with others. They were running a shop where you could take and fill up your own containers with eco-friendly liquids, cleaning fluids, shampoos etc, and also loose nuts, unwrapped bread and cakes and unwrapped fruit and veg. We spent a very happy 15 minutes chatting and encouraging each other. Look out for shops in our area that are doing similar things. Next month April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. I had not heard of it until very recently. Check out their website for some ideas on how we can all make an impact. https://www. earthday.org/earth-day-2020/ Stay safe and have some fun finding new ways of helping our planet to survive a little longer. Penny Waller (prwaller29@gmail.com)
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OUR walking group had a different start to the year with a visit to Arnos Vale Cemetery. We had a guided walk around this old and fascinating cemetery. Some people may remember that at one time this had fallen badly into disrepair but now, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Arnos Vale group is gradually being restored and is a lovely place to walk around. There are many interesting and important Bristolians buried there and we spent an enthralling if cold couple of hours walking round followed by a delicious lunch in the café. The frost and mist did make for some very atmospheric photos though! Our February meeting sees a talk about reducing food waste from Sarah Adler and at our March meeting we will be hearing from the Taxi Driver Poet James Haddow. Upcoming events are trips to the Brecon Beacons and Aston Potteries and Gardens and the first of our social suppers at Tamarind restaurant in Downend. Our members now participate in three book clubs, a craft club, a walking group, a drama group, a skittles group, a knitting club and regular social suppers. On the first Thursday of the month we meet at the Chapel coffee shop in Longwell Green for Tea and Chat.
Longwell Green WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30pm in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in visiting us please get in touch by email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 986 4782. Sandra Hill
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OUR February meeting was held the day after Storm Ciara hit the United Kingdom. A surprisingly large number of our members braved the elements to join in the afternoon of yoga. Yoga teacher Vivien Tallis-Evans came to show us some exercises we could easily do and explained the benefits of yoga. An ancient form of exercise, yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing which can in turn boost both physical and mental well being. Classes can be joined and enjoyed at any age, from children through to people of advanced years. Studies have shown that yoga can be helpful for people experiencing anxiety and when in stressful situations. Being able to participate in “mindfulness” teaches how to cope and how to get into a “better place.” Mind over matter thoughts create physiological reactions. We were invited to join in some
simple moves which could be done whilst sitting of standing. Breathing in the correct way is very important to produce positive results. It was lovely to see our ladies enthusiastically and actively getting involved in the stretching, twisting and bending exercises. Our thanks to Vivien for an insightful and very interesting talk. The tea, coffee and biscuits which followed were a well earned and welcome reward after the exertions of the afternoon. Our new Walking Club will be taking its first walk at the end of this month, so weather permitting, I should be able to report more next month. The five resolutions being taken forward to the annual NFWI meeting in June were explained to the members who were subsequently able to make their choices by voting slips. The WI continues to campaign for injustices and good causes. The next meeting will be held at Hanham Community Centre on the March 9 (second Monday in the month) at 1.30pm. We are expecting a talk about the History of Chocolate Tasting, entitled Cadbury/Fry Pick and Mix. New members are always welcome and if you are interested in visiting us, please get in touch with Liz (our president) on 0117 961 1583. Ann Baulch
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JO Brand’s immortal words “Show us your bakes” was the phrase of the day when, as you’ve probably guessed, the first event of the month was our version of the BakeOff – Cake Week. About a dozen members attended a session, organised by “Sticky Fingers” to try their hand at cake decorating. Gregory Scott, owner of the Hanham-based bakery and skilled cake decorator,
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Going to the dogs – that was our February meeting. Well, not quite, as the dogs came to us when two marvellous ladies from the Guide Dogs Association brought along a couple of guide dogs to help illustrate their interesting talk. Heather, pictured, and Monica joined us with their dogs Vincy and Murray who proved to be the stars of the night. Vincy is Heather’s working guide dog and Murray is an ambassador for the Association. They explained how a dog is trained and monitored from a puppy.c This whole process costs around £50,000 per dog and is not always successful. Those who do not “make the grade” are always re-homed and some, like Murray, become ambassadors Dianna Coles
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Leisure centre teams up with surgeries LONGWELL Green Active Lifestyle Centre has partnered with GP surgeries to relaunch a scheme that helps and supports people with medical or long-term conditions to become more active. The Healthy Lifestyle Referral Scheme has been developed for adults who are living with, or at risk of developing, a medical condition and qualify as inactive. A similar referral service was previously run by South Gloucestershire Council, until it was decommissioned in 2017. The Longwell Green centre is one of five Active Lifestyle Centres in the district to have since taken on the mantle, working with both South Gloucestershire Council and local GP surgeries to establish the scheme. Currently, one in four adults in South Gloucestershire are classed as physically inactive, achieving less than 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week, and as a result are at a much greater risk of developing serious chronic diseases. The scheme aims to address this by providing individuals with a health and wellbeing consultation and on-going support in achieving their personal goals throughout a 12-week programme. The scheme also supports the
development of condition-specific exercise classes run by specialists, including sessions for those living with osteoarthritis or Parkinson’s. Aiming to promote an active mind as well as an active body, these group exercise sessions provide a social space for people to meet and chat, often with a common health goal. Other referral schemes run in the UK have
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n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in Westbury Methodist Church Hall. The talk will be by Occupational Therapist, Maria Fitzgerald Everyone is welcome.For more information ring 07710 743613.
Saturday March 7
n Splash of Soul charity night, KES Club, Kingswood (formerly Kingswood RBL club). DJs will be spinning northern soul, Motown and 60s R 'n B tunes. £5 on the door
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n Afternoon concert with guest artists, Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, 3pm, 'Music Box Special No.2'. Featuring Naomi Reed, organ, Natalie Morton, piano, Jenny Harris, clarinet, and the Tabernacle Octet. Includes afternoon tea. Admission free. Retiring collection for church funds. Everyone welcome.
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n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact Jane 0117 967-4439 We have three mats each with two teams of four players, and we play ‘just for fun’ so come along and join in. Also Mon pm, Tues eve and Friday am. n 9.30-11.15am, Parents and Toddlers (term time), Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road. Contact Sonia Sillay 07841 610864 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 Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbow Suite, 2-4pm, every Monday. Cost £2.50 and HCC membership. Please contact Jane on 0117 967-4439 n Zumba Gold, 2-3pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4 SPINE SAFE PILATES COURSE 6 weeks £42 limited participants (prebooking required) 30 minute classes www.gentlefitness.co.uk samantha@gentlefitness.co.uk Samantha 07736309272
n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at Speedwell, Barton Hill Rugby Club, Duncome Lane, Speedwell BS15 1NR. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n 9.30-11am, Parents and Toddlers, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £2.50 per session, includes fruit and a drink. n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2.50. Contact Sonja Sillay on 07841 610864 or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroidery n Kingswood Breastfeeding Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome n Kettlercise, 7-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5.
n 1-4pm, friendly art group which meets at Warmley Community Centre. All abilities welcome, drink and biscuit included, £5 for 3 hours. For further details please contact Molly on 07890760879. n Seated Zumba Gold, 1-2pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4.
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n From August 20, Bristol Community Cafe, 12-3pm, North Common Village Hall, 16 Millers Drive, North Common, BS30 8YH n 50+ keep fit , 11am-noon, (something different every week) £4, KES Club (old legion building next to Lloyds bank on Kingswood High Street) www.gentlefitness. co.uk 07736 309272 n Hanham Abbots Parish Council, Hanham Hall, Monthly. n Craft Buddies, Hanham 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
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 Monday Phobias Self Help Group: 14:00- 15:30 (except Bank Holidays) Are you or someone you know living with a phobia or suffer irrational fears? Then apply to join my new group aimed at helping people overcome these issues at your own pace. Free. Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time for preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning
11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday 11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft group – Like knitting and having a chat why not come and join our friendly craft group. Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning- feel free to drop in for coffee and a chat Saturday Monthly Events 28th March Movies and Magic – Stem Learning 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks Engaging young people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math’s. Places
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21 Centre, 10-11.30am, every week. Supporters available each week. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome. n Grange badminton Club, John Cabot Academy. 7-9pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 years upwards. new members welcome. Phone Mike on 07785 375713. n Carers Support Group (run by Carers Support Centre) Hanham Community Centre First Tuesday of every month, 1.30-3.30pm. For further info contact Natalie 07762 288112 n 10am-noon, Arts and Crafts, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £4 per session includes teas/coffee and biscuits. Bring your own materials. Help at hand should you need it. n 12-2pm, Friendship Club on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Community Cafe, The Park Centre, Kingswood. From £3.80 per meal with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Places must be booked in advance. Call 01454 862190. n Brushstrokes Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10 – 12 am. Cost £8 per month. All standards welcome from beginners onwards. Come along for a free session. Contact Elaine 07971015848 n Tuesday Club at Longwell Green Community Centre 1.45pm to 3.45pm. Entertainment, meals,outings Contact Pauline 01179 322553 n Longwell Green Ladies Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm, at United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DU (opp. Aldi). Meetings are friendly and relaxed with interesting speakers and social activities, if you'd like to come along - we'd love to see you. Please phone Maureen on 0117 932 2341 for further information.
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.
YOGA & PILATES WITH KERRY Mondays - Pilates 18:30 Deep flow yoga 19:35pm Wednesdays - Pilates 10.30 at Christ Church Hall, North St, Downend, BS16 5SG Wednesdays - Pilates 19:00 at Pomphrey Hill Pavilion, Mangotsfield, BS16 9NF Thursdays - Yoga/Pilates mix 18:45pm at Kings Oak Primary School, Brook Rd, Kingswood, BS15 4JT Call Kerry 07919 051019 or email kerry@yogaandpilatesforlife.com
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nW HAT’S ON Contact Elaine 0797101584. n Hanham United Reformed Church Ladies Circle takes place on the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Varied programme of events. Contact Sonia on 07841 610864. n 2-4pm Carers Support Group, The Park Centre, Kingswood, second Wednesday of the month. n Yoga, 9.15-11.45am, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Tai Chi, 2.30-3.30pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Yoga, 6.30-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 or email greensladejenny@yahoo.com. Light and easy aerobics for +50’s or the less fit. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email hanhamhistory@gmail.com n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm. Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157 or Shelagh on 01179679255. Flower arranging classes for all ages and abilities. n Hanham Players - Drama Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7.30-10pm. Cost £12 per year and HCC membership. Contact Ria 07500 017318. n Bridge Club, Hanham, Community Centre, Avon room, 7:15-10:15pm. Contact Graham 07790491564 or email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly & relaxed club, but some knowledge of playing Bridge required. n Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green, 8pm-9pm, Contact: Bill 07799628252 or visit alcoholicsanonymous.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 Barrs Court Probus Club (for retired and semi-retired men) meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 10am in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre. Meetings are friendly and relaxed with interesting speakers together with social activities and holidays both home and abroad. If you are interested in finding out more about us please contact Mick on 0117 932 4104. n St Michael the Archangel, Two Mile Hill. Friends and Neighbours group meet on the last Wednesday of every month in the church hall from 2-4pm with tea, coffee and cake, a speaker and a raffle. Admission £2 - everyone welcome. n Longwell Green Probus Club for retired and semi-retired men meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Community Centre in Shellards Road. Many events are arranged throughout the year for members and partners including holidays, outings, meals etc. New members always welcome. For more details contact Brian on 01179604124 or email him at briantd44@gmail.com.
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Green Community Centre, (term time only) 10-11.30am, £3.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Hanham Ladies Choir is looking for new members to sing on a Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm (tea included). We rehearse at the United Reformed Church in Tabernacle Road, Hanham. No audition required, and we would love to see you. Contact Elaine 07971 015848. n 7-9.30pm, rehearsal evening with Bristol Male Voice Choir, St Andrew's Church, Filton, BS34 7PS, on the A38 near Filton roundabout. You will get a very warm welcome and can look forward to learning a very wide range of music with us; we provide learning tracks for practice and you do not need to read music to sing with us. You will eventually be able to sing in our regular concerts and travel with us to many different venues. Contact 07941 040472 for more information.
Fridays
n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. £2.50 per person and contact Jane. n Ukulele Bens Toddler Time, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.00 – 11.30, £2.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Yoga For Men Longwell Green Community Centre, 6.30 - 7.30pm. £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, increasing stamina and reducing stress. Mats provided. Keynsham class on Monday evenings. See yogadad.co.uk for details n Crofts End Silver Band We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabernacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Denise 07944 887979 n Longwell Green WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 9864782.' n Exercise & Social for Seniors. The Park Centre, Kingswood. Improve your strength, balance, posture and flexibility. £5. Contact Adam on 07875 503586 to register your interest. n Quiz, Longwell Green
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nW HAT’S ON Community Centre, Last Friday of each month 20.00 – 23.00, £1.00 per person. 0117 932 3722
Saturdays
n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 7.30PM11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n What If Minis, Orchard Rooms St Annes Church, 10am-12. Find us on facebook or contact 07837181863.
Sundays
n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Hanham Methodist Church coffee mornings on 5th, 12th and 19th October, between 9 am and mid day. Everyone welcome.
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A FRIENDLY brass band based in Hanham is on the look out for new members and a conductor. Crofts End Silver Band, which played at the recent High Street Christmas fair, meets every Friday from 7.30-9pm at Hanham United Reform Church in Tabernacle Road. Instruments are available to loan. Members play for enjoyment not contesting. To find out more call Denise on 0794 488 7979. n Crafting on the farm. unit 10 Londonderry Farm Willsbridge BS30 6EL Fill an afternoon with craft, all materials provided and plenty of tea & coffee. Parking and toilet facilities available. Contact Sharon 07581450753
New gas buses unveiled RESIDENTS in Hanham and Longwell Green can now travel a lot greener with the introduction of new gas-powered buses. First West of England have unveiled 27 biomethane-fuelled vehicles which have replaced buses on some routes in the areas. The striking burgundycoloured buses run on the 42, 42A, 43, 44 and 45 services and are part of a fleet of 77 gas buses based at its Lawrence Hill depot. Over the coming months a further 67 will be introduced across east Bristol. First says the new buses will reduce emissions by 95 per cent and give customers a much improved on-board experience, with USB charging points and modern, comfortable interiors. The buses are part of First's efforts to meet Clean Air Zone requirements proposed by Bristol City Council.
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Charity event A MUM whose twin daughters have a rare genetic disorder is hosting a family fundraising disco later this month. Leanne Barnett's two-anda-half-year-old girls Olivia and Ruby have been diagnosed with phenylketonuria - known as PKU – and have to stick to a strict diet. Leanne and husband Peter are campaigning for a drug called Kuvan to be made more widely available. Leanne, from Kingswood, is organising the charity bash at Cleve Rugby Club on Saturday March 28 from 6-11pm and all are welcome. Proceeds will go to the National Society For Phenylketonuria United Kingswood (NSPKU). For more information and to purchase raffle tickets email leannepkufundraiser@gmail. com
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Chris Skidmore writes for
Hanham & Longwell Green Voice
HE beginning of a new season brings fresh news of improvements for our area, with the recently approved South Gloucestershire Council budget promising to deliver record investments to support residents and infrastructure across the district. I was pleased to see the council’s new budget reflects residents’ priorities and keeps the focus on improving our services – with a record amount being invested to maintain and upgrade the road network, extra school funding, and rolling out a tougher enforcement approach against littering. An extra £400,000 is also being made available to extend support to more of our high streets, learning from the exciting work being carried out in Kingswood as the pilot ‘Love Our High Streets’ project. I also welcome the news that £30,000 in grants will be made available to support community groups who wish to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day this May. I was also delighted to hear
about the Government’s plans for a revolution in transport which will see residents benefit from a more modern network, thanks to a £5 billion package aimed at transforming buses and cycling. This will help deliver more affordable and reliable bus services and new dedicated cycle routes for the area, making our town centres safer. I will be campaigning to ensure we get our fair share of this investment locally. I am always keen to hear from residents about their concerns and ideas on improvements to our infrastructure and have recently met with the Chair of the South Gloucestershire Over 50s Forum to discuss transport issues and how we can improve access for elderly residents, and I look forward to raising this and other concerns in a meeting with the Transport Secretary soon. As ever if there is anything you would like to raise with me please do not hesitate to get in touch with me on chris.skidmore. mp@parliament.uk or phone my office on 0117 9081524.
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Jack on road to recovery A PLAYER from HAFC is recovery after injuries sustained during a match. Jack Fry received a broken nose, cut to his left eye and a broken collar bone during a game with Frampton Athletic on January 25. The game was abandoned in the second half following the incident, in which Frampton player Liam Harper also sustained facial injuries. The club is holding a fundraiser to support Jack as he has had to take several weeks off work. The bingo night, with prizes and raffle, takes place at Vicarage Road pavilion in Hanham on Friday February 28 at 8pm.
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Luxury people carrier for 1-8 passengers Fixed prices available Based in Longwell Green
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