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Lidl vows Do you get the picture? to keep open its Hanham store THE Hanham branch of Lidl will remain open even though the chain intends to launch a second store in Longwell Green. The discount supermarket firm told the Voice it planned to open a store in the former Homebase building to meet customer demand. A spokesman said: “Since our current store on Hanham High Street opened, our business has experienced exponential growth, with more customers shopping at Lidl than ever before. In order for us to continue providing the best possible shopping experience and service for new and existing customers in both Hanham, Longwell Green and beyond, it is necessary for us to open a second store in the area. Lidl has not submitted a planning application but has told South Gloucestershire Council it would like to split the Aldermoor Way store into two units. Report: Page 9
'Dream Team' to help hospital Four people from Longwell Green who work at Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre are tackling the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital. PAGE 5
High St lifesaver given award A quick-thinking man who saved the life of a baby after he spotted her choking in Hanham has been honoured by the Royal Humane Society for his actions. PAGE 15
Voters prepare to go to polls Young people including Thomas, 12, Hope, 13, Kacy, 12, and Kyeran, 12, have been involved in the year-long Humans of Hanham project at Hanham Youth Club and attended the exhibition's launch at Hanham Hall. Report: Pages 2 & 3
People in Hanham and Longwell Green will be taking part in local elections on May 2 to choose their representatives on South Gloucestershire Council. PAGES 18 and 19
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Humans of Hanham: a pho EVER wondered what a night at Hanham Youth Club feels like? That's the tag line for an exhibition of photography and sound chronicling life at the popular High Street club. Young people there took part in a 12-month project called Humans of Hanham – which was funded by Comic Relief. Working with photographer Colin Moody and emerging young artist Nick Fogarty, boys and girls took images and captured sound which provides a snapshot of their everyday lives away from home. The social action project was managed by Creative Youth Network (CYN) which runs the youth club, along with others in the district.
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Youth worker Arran Bees says the young peope have captured on audio and on camera what it is like to be immersed in life at Hanham Youth Club Humans of Hanham launched at Hanham Hall on April 16 and will run until April 28 when it will then go on a mini-tour of Bristol. More than 400 young people attend Hanham Youth Club across four evenings every week. They are able to take part in planned activities or just hang out, play pool and chat to their mates. Friday evenings are funded by both parish councils and are known as project nights where young people look at varied issues such as women's rights, young
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people cycling without lights and homophobia. Youth club manager Arran Bees said the young people had been the driving force of the project. “It was important to us to do something that the young people wanted to do rather than us forcing something on them. “We looked at different things but ultimately landed upon the idea of Humans of Hanham. They captured images that we as youth workers see every day – young people doing what they do and enjoying what they do. They also captured the audio of what it's like to be immersed in club life. The exhibition is the sum of the project. We have 31 images which were selected from more than 100 and these explain to members of the public and parents what it's like to be at club.” Arran said the audio side of the project is equally as important. “On the audio are some really amazing conversations between youth workers and young people about really important and hard hitting issues. Young people are making really amazing points but the people of Hanham never get to hear this. The project was the young people's chance to express how they feel about things to an audience. “Quite often young people don't have a voice – they don't get to vote until they are 18 and it's difficult to express themselves at school so this has been an opportunity for them to do that. It's also an amazing opportunity for their parents, and members of the public, to actually see and hear what goes on inside Hanham Youth Club.” CYN spokeswoman Andreea Dumitrache said: “The exhibition highlights that, in a time when space for young people to have fun and be safe is becoming more and more scarce, Hanham Youth Club is a crucial space where young people build their community and find their voice.”
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Plans to reduce speed limit on dozens of roads PLANS to restrict driver speeds on more than 40 roads in Hanham are in the pipeline. South Gloucestershire Council is seeking the views of residents and traders about the introduction of 20mph zones throughout the area. A council report said: “The
purpose of the scheme is to reduce traffic speeds in Hanham, in particular in the vicinity of Christ Church Hanham C of E Primary School, Hanham Abbots Junior School, Hanham Woods Academy, and Samuel White’s Infant School which will make walking and cycling to school
Creswicke Avenue is among the local roads which could see a 20mph speed limit
more attractive.” Roads affected are: Abbots Avenue, Ansteys Close, Ansteys Road, Avonlea, Avon View, Bibury Crescent, Briarfield Avenue, Central Avenue, Chapel Road, Church Road, Creswicke Avenue, Forest Edge, Gays Road, Grange Avenue, Hanham Road (part), Hawthorn Avenue, Heath Road, Hesding Close, High Street (part of), Hunters Close, Hunters Road, Kings Avenue, Kings Drive, Laburnum Road, Launceston Avenue, Link Road between Samuel White Road and Whittucks Road, Lower Chapel Road, Lower Hanham Road, Lydiard Croft, Marion Road, Martins Road, Martins Close, Memorial Road, Memorial Close, Monkton Road, New Walk, Queens Drive, Rangers Walk, rear access between Lydiard Croft and Samuel White Road, rear access between Samuel White Road and Whittucks Road, Samuel White Road, Tabernacle
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Hikers take on challenge for hospital TWO couples from Longwell Green are embarking on a tough challenge to raise funds for the hospital they work at, which helps people who are often in the last year of their life. Charlotte Nicol and husband Paul and Sophie Baugh and partner John Revelle all work at Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre and want to raise as much money as possible to refurbish one of the wards there. The foursome will be joined by six others, three members of staff from the same hospital and their partners, in taking part in the national Three Peaks Challenge in July. The gruelling task involves climbing the three highest peaks of England, Scotland and Wales – Scarfell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon. Calling themselves the Dream Team, they plan to raise as much money as possible for the charity Above & Beyond, the official charity for Bristol city centre hospitals, which will be spent on revamping D603, an oncology ward. At the time of going to print, the team had already raised more than £3,000 of their £6,975 target through their online JustGiving page. Charlotte, a matron, said: “We are so excited to be taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge as it is the perfect opportunity to do our bit to raise some money to improve the hospital environment for
From left to right: Sophie Baugh, Charlotte Nicol, Paul Nicol and John Revelle are pictured training for the Three Peaks Challenge, which takes place in July patients and staff. “We are so passionate about the fantastic care the staff provide on D603 and feel it is so sad that the ward environment does not reflect this amazing care, as it has not been refurbished since the 1970s. “Many patients are in the last year of their life and it will make such a difference to them and the staff who work there every day to have a bright, modern new ward.”
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Amy Barnard-Smith, hospital partnerships manager at Above & Beyond, said: “Charlotte and the D603 Dream Team are working really hard and it shows in the amount they have raised so far. As staff, the D603 Appeal means a lot to the whole team. It’s important for both staff and patients to have a ward environment that matches the high standard of care delivered.” To further boost funds, Charlotte is holding a charity
craft fair at Longwell Green Community Centre. Featuring cakes, eco and upcycled products, toys, cards, jewellery, clothing and handcrafted gifts, the event takes place on Saturday May 4 from 1-4pm. Entry is by donation. If you can't make the craft fair but would like to support their mission, you can make a donation by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/d603dreamteam
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Grief as Lee, 8, loses battle for life TRIBUTES have been paid to Lee Belgium, who has died after a three-year battle with cancer. Eight-year-old Lee, from Lyde Green, was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in May 2016 when he was just six, and had been going to Bristol Children’s Hospital three times a week to have chemotherapy, steroids and a new trial drug. His family raised nearly £80,000 in four months in the hope that Lee could go to Turkey with his mum Clare Boxall for a treatment trial and a bone marrow transplant, which they hoped would save his life. However, the plans went on
Get set for festival THE 27th Mangotsfield Festival will take place on Saturday June 8 at Cleve Rugby Club. It will follow the tried and tested format, starting at 10.30am with the parade from the green by the Lamb Inn, through the village to Cleve, where the festival will be formally opened at 11am. There will be lots of stalls (some spaces still available contact stalls@ mangotsfieldfestival.co.uk if you’re interested), music, song and dance in the arena, a dog show and lots of activities for all ages – some traditional, some newer, with the fun continuing until 8pm.
Lee Belgium hold when superhero fan Lee developed an infection. He died on April 6. Clare told the Voice: “Lee died from a horrible fungus infection that took over his beautiful face and throat. “He fought so much – his little body was tired.” Since then, there has been an
outpouring of condolences from those who were giving the family moral and financial support. Many shared their feelings on the Fight for Lee’s Life Facebook group, which has over 3,000 members. Supporters of Lee, a pupil at Park Primary School in Kingswood, and his family described the youngster as “a hero” who would be loved and missed, with one saying: “You will be remembered always, little Lee.” Clare and Lee’s dad, Simon, plan to set up a charity in Lee’s name, using the money raised for his treatment, after giving him a
Homeless couple's tent set alight A TENT that a homeless man and his pregnant fiancée had been living in has been destroyed in a fire. Police are investigating the suspected arson attack following the incident on April 10 at the grassy area next to Station Road, Kingswood. Jordan Massey, 27, and Kelly-Louise Snook, 22, had pitched a tent there that day and went off for a few hours before returning at around 10.30pm and finding their possessions destroyed in the blaze. The couple had spent that evening begging in Fishponds because they had no money for
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food. It is understood they had previously been staying in their tent behind Superdrug in Fishponds but were moved on because they were blocking the fire exit. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We were made aware of a tent that had been set alight on an embankment in Station Road, Kingswood at about 10.30pm on April 10th. “The matter is being treated as criminal damage. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact us quoting 5219078421.”
fitting funeral. They joined family members, friends and medical staff outside of Bristol Children’s Hospital, where Lee died, to remember him with a vigil two days after his death. Rows of flowers were left near the hospital’s entrance and candles were also lit in his memory. Sports clubs have also paid their respects, with Mangotsfield-based Cleve RFC, Yate RFC and Wotton RFC holding a minute’s silence before their matches. Lee’s funeral was due to be held at Westerleigh Crematorium on April 27.
Red Bus Nursery leads the way A DOWNEND nursery which has been rated outstanding by Ofsted features in a political magazine aimed at sharing best policy. Red Bus Nursery and Pre-school in Downend Road was asked to be part of The Parliamentary Review, a journal which features commentary from a range of esteemed politicians and journalists. Red Bus director Liz Hogarth tells the Early Years edition how she set up Red Bus and how she's trying to change the perception of childcare. You can read the article at https://www. theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/ organisations/red-bus-nurseryand-pre-school
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Couple remain tight lipped over apparent departure from Tories
TWO Tory councillors appear to have quit the party in South Gloucestershire, but neither they nor the party are saying why. Parkwall representatives Nick and Kaye Barrett are among 13 Conservative councillors whose intentions to step down from the council were announced in February. But the husband and wife team are the only sitting Tory members who have had their association with the party removed from the council’s website. And, while Mrs Barrett is not seeking re-election in May’s local elections, Mr Barrett is standing as an independent candidate in the new ward of Parkwall and Warmley. Councillor Kaye Barrett He has represented Parkwall Conservative group said it was for the past eight years, and his a question best answered by the wife for the past four. couple themselves. When asked why the Neither husband nor Barretts are no longer listed as wife responded to numerous Conservative councillors on the voicemail messages, texts or council’s website, a spokesman emails. for the South Gloucestershire Lunch hp ad.qxp_Layout 1 03/04/2019 22:54 Page 2
Councillor Nick Barrett The spokesman for the Conservative group said the Barretts gave no reason for their departure and another couple are standing in their stead. “Our group would like to thank both Nick and Kaye Barrett
for their service as Conservative councillors for the Parkwall ward,” the spokesman said. “Following boundary changes and going forward in these local elections, we are pleased we are able to put forward two very experienced local campaigners, Cllr Sam Bromiley and Elizabeth Bromiley to stand for the newly formed ward of Parkwall and Warmley.” The Bromileys have not responded to requests for interviews. Mr Bromiley is the sitting councillor for Oldland Common. Mr Barrett was first elected to South Gloucestershire Council in 2011 and Mrs Barrett followed suit in 2015. Election preview: Pages 18 & 19
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Lidl sets its sights on Longwell Green PLANS to build a large Lidl store at the former Homebase site in Longwell Green won't affect the Hanham branch, the budget supermarket has confirmed. Customers to the High Street store were concerned it could close after Lidl announced its intentions to open in Aldermoor Way. A spokesperson for Lidl said: “Since our current store on Hanham High Street opened, our business has experienced exponential growth, with more customers shopping at Lidl than ever before. “In order for us to continue providing the best possible shopping experience and service for new and existing customers in both Hanham, Longwell Green and beyond, it is necessary for us to open a second store in the area. “We would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude to the community for
all the support that we have received for our plans so far.” At the time of going to print, Lidl had not yet submitted plans for the new store to South Gloucestershire Council but a letter to the authority from the company's agent reveals Lidl's intentions. The letter states Lidl wants to create two units for both a supermarket and a non-food store, but has not revealed who might be its neighbour. It also hopes to demolish the former garden centre to make way for extra car parking. Lidl has, however, submitted plans for an illuminated sign at the site, a request which has to be considered by the council under different regulations. A spokesperson for South Gloucestershire Council said: “If an application is received to change or re-purpose the former Homebase building, this will be published via our planning portal
Riddle of foul smell at Teewell Hill THE source of a pungent smell coming from drains in Staple Hill remains a mystery after council engineers investigating the issue drew a blank. Officials from South Gloucestershire Council have visited Teewell Hill numerous times following a complaint from a resident living there about intermittent odours. The woman told the authority she believed the smell was from water coming down in the storm drains on the side of the road. But each time the council has been out to look at the drains they have found no evidence of bad smells. Staple Hill councillor Ian Boulton has been liaising with officials to get the problem sorted. He said: “The source of the waste water which appears to be causing the smell remains a mystery. “The offensive waste appears to occur relatively
briefly and intermittently meaning that the council engineer is yet to find the source of it. If anyone has any information about this or any other drainage problem please report it by calling 01454 868000 or go online at www. southglos.gov.uk and visit the ‘Report It’ page.” A South Gloucestershire Council spokesman said: “Our highway maintenance engineers have met with the Teewell Hill resident and discussed the issue that they are experiencing with the drains. Our investigations to date have not found any odours or evidence of additional flows, and any issue present does not appear to be related to rainfall. “We have provided the resident with contact details for our drainage engineers so that they can notify us if it happens again and we will revisit the area to carry out further investigation work.”
Lidl says its stores have been so popular, there is a demand for two branches in the area and residents will be notified in the normal way and invited to comment as part of the normal application and decision-making process.” Homebase Longwell Green closed at the end of 2018 after experiencing difficult trading conditions which led to the company announcing it would
close 42 outlets nationally. The branch became a Homebase clearance outlet, used to get rid of unwanted stock, before closing for good. Previous owners, Australian firm Wesfarmers, bought Homebase for £340m in 2016 but plans to rebrand it as Bunnings were unsuccessful.
Report moped menaces DANGEROUS moped riders are putting pedestrians in Staple Hill at risk, residents fear. People living in the area have seen an increase in the number of young people riding mopeds, many of them modified which is likely to make them impossible to insure and therefore illegal. Witnesses have reported incidents in Kendall Road, close to Staple Hill Primary School, sparking fears a child could be injured. Police say the neighbourhood policing team is aware of antisocial riding and is targeting patrols in roads where the issue has been reported. They also say they have the power to seize bikes which are being driven dangerously and even have them crushed. They urge anyone witnessing the anti-social behaviour to report it straight away, with information including the time, date and location, details of vehicles and descriptions of the riders involved.
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Fraudster caught selling fake trainers A FRAUDSTER who sold 179 pairs of fake branded trainers on eBay has been ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work following a trial at Bristol Crown Court. Tobi Akinsola, 27, of New Cheltenham Road, Kingswood, was found guilty by jury following a two day trial during which he protested his innocence to five charges under the Trade Marks Act for selling and possessing for sale the counterfeit footwear. As well as being ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work, Akinsola was told that he could have to pay back the £8,630 he generated from his enterprise. The case was pursued by South Gloucestershire Trading Standards following a complaint that Akinsola was selling counterfeit trainers
via eBay. Officers liaised with brand representatives from two global manufacturers after it was established that he was selling counterfeit copies of their trainers through the website. A test purchase of a pair trainers costing £53.98 from Akinsola took place in January 2018 and the trainers were confirmed as counterfeit. Akinsola’s home address was subsequently raided by South Gloucestershire Council’s Trading Standards team and police officers, and a quantity of suspected counterfeit items were seized. Paypal records were also obtained which indicated Akinsola had sold a total of 179 pairs of the counterfeit branded trainers between January 2017 and January 2018, generating a total of £8,630.15. In court, it was established
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that Akinsola had failed to heed warnings from customers that he was selling counterfeit trainers. Instead he continued to sell trainers from the same suppliers he used in China and did no++++++t take sufficient steps to ensure their authenticity. Upon sentencing, the judge said there was an element of naivety and immaturity to Akinsola’s actions in selling the footwear. He branded him a “dishonest trader” whose actions were not entrepreneurial in the slightest as he was buying obviously fake goods to sell to online customers who he “fleeced”. Akinsola was made subject to a forfeiture order in relation to the counterfeit footwear seized from his address and he was also warned that he should expect to lose out financially as a result of further action ongoing against
him under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Mark Pullin, Strong, Safer Communities manager at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “The sale of counterfeit goods not only harms the original manufacturer, but often also means that the purchaser receives low quality goods that have not been subject to the same tests and standards as the official items. “The Trade Marks Act 1994 covers offences for businesses selling and possessing for sale counterfeit goods, and the maximum punishment for a conviction is 10 years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. “Anyone who suspects they may have been sold counterfeit goods is urged to report it to Trading Standards by calling 03454 04 05 06.”
Recognise this woman? DO you recognise this woman? Police are investigating a racially aggravated assault at B&Q in Longwell Green and believe she may have important information that could help with their investigation. The incident happened at around 3.50pm on Saturday January 26 when a security guard was racially abused. If you have any information, call 101 and quote reference number 5219018736.
BMX star at Hanham fayre BMX supremo Matti Hemmings will be star attraction at this year's Hanham Common Fayre. The UK rider will be wowing visitors with his ramp antics at the event on Saturday May 18. The annual fayre, organised by Hanham Abbots Parish Council, is expected to draw crowds from across the area. It will feature stalls, fun dog show, children's rides, maypole dancing, vintage car display, car boot, hog roast, barbecue and more. Car parking is 50p with proceeds to air cadets. It runs from 124pm.
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Snowdon climb in aid of deaf children
AN OLDLAND Common resident and five intrepid workmates braved the elements to conquer the summit of Mount Snowdon for the National Deaf Children’s Society. Maria King-Smith was inspired to organise the fundraising challenge by her grandson Oliver, who lost his hearing at the age of three after contracting mumps. Funds raised by the challenge will be donated to the National Deaf Children’s Society, which supported Oliver and his family, who live in Kingswood. Maria and five workmates – Stephanie Dacres, Cengiz Guner, John McGowan, Maria's husband Keith Smith, and Lucy Wiltshire - all from Chevron Traffic Management - took nine hours to trek to the summit of Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, where they proudly unfurled a banner for the charity. Maria will donate all the monies raised to the National Deaf Children’s Society, which
From left to right: Lucy Wiltshire, Maria King-Smith, John McGowan, Stephanie Dacres and Cengiz Guner (Jengo)
supports the UK’s 50,000 deaf children. At the time of going to print, the challenge has raised £830, smashing Maria's original £800 target. Maria said: “When Oliver was first diagnosed I said ‘Right, what can we do?’ I’m a very positive person, and this challenge was my way of saying thank you to the National Deaf
Children’s Society, who have also been really positive in the way they supported Oliver and his family since Oliver’s diagnosis in December 2017. “We need more awareness and more resources for deaf children. Oliver is getting plenty of support now and doing well at school, but the fact remains that my daughter Jess has to make
a one-hour round trip each day to get him there and back. More is needed, and it’s good to know the National Deaf Children’s Society is in our corner, fighting for more.” You can support Maria's fundraising drive by donating on her JustGiving page. Visit https://bit.ly/2XiOkun
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Freewheeler Andy spreads the word YOU could be forgiven for thinking that blood bikes are a part of the service provided by the NHS, but you couldn't be further from the truth. Blood bikes, or Freewheelers as they are known in the South West, are a recognised emergency service but run entirely by unpaid volunteers and reliant on donations to keep running. Often working during the evenings and throughout the night, motorbike-riding volunteers ensure that blood, blood products, medical equipment, X-rays, medical notes and even breast milk is delivered to hospitals, patients and air ambulance services. They use a fleet of specialist bikes ridden by highly trained advanced motorcyclists who are controlled by coordinators who take calls, designate riders, plan routes and manage jobs across an area of around 1,700 square miles. One of these volunteers is Andy Davies, who lives in Soundwell. He said it is estimated that the blood bike service saves the NHS more than £1.5million a year. Andy started volunteering about a year ago after taking an advanced motorcycle training course and test, a requirement of the role. He said: “A rider may travel
as many as four hundred miles in one shift, picking up from and delivering to various hospitals including both the Great Western and Wiltshire Air Ambulance Services. There are normally a minimum of four bikes and riders on duty at any one time, plus coordinators. “It can cost over £10k per year to keep each bike on the road. All members are regarded as fundraisers and regularly attend fetes, functions and other events to try to raise money for the charity.” Andy said he often gets mistaken for a police officer – and it's often not a pleasant experience. “When travelling on major roads or motorways drivers of other vehicles often, at first glance, mistake us for a police motorcyclist and brake hard, especially if they are speeding. They then crawl past until they recognise that we aren't a police vehicle and then they accelerate off into the distance. “During a recent journey I was riding along some local roads in a 20mph area when a young man walking along the pavement in a hoodie appeared to become quite angered and as I approached he shouted 'Pig!'” Andy is taking the fundraising element of his role seriously and has been visiting local organisations to spread the
word about Freewheelers. “The feedback from my presentations has been very good and I am now getting lots of requests from different groups to give talks but taking a blood bike along is always subject to operational demands.”
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Hero honoured for saving baby's life A QUICK-THINKING man who saved the life of a baby after he spotted her choking in Hanham has been honoured for his actions. Rob Stockwell, a vehicle technician with Avon and Somerset Police, was hailed a hero by Kayleigh Finn after he came to the rescue of her 10-month-old daughter Indie. Now Rob has been handed a Royal Humane Society award, a national accolade for acts of bravery while saving human life. Having recently completed a one-day first aid course with his employer, Rob was driving along the High Street when he saw a crowd of people outside a shop. Thinking someone had been hurt, Rob asked his wife to call an ambulance, got out of the car and discovered a baby choking in her pushchair after eating a baby-friendly crisp. When he realised no one else knew what to do he stepped in to try the life-saving back blow technique. After the fourth blow Indie finally started crying. An
ambulance arrived shortly after taking the little girl to hospital for a full check-up. Kayleigh had the chance to say thank you to Robert after finding him with the help of a local PCSO on Facebook. Rob said: “My upmost thanks and respect goes out to the staff that run and instruct the first aid course at the Wilfred Fuller Centre! I really enjoyed the course, and believe that as many staff as possible need to attend, without it I really believe that this little girl wouldn’t have had such a chance.” Kayleigh said: “Without a shadow of a doubt, Rob saved Indie's life. It's amazing Rob has been given this award; it's definitely well deserved. “Indie is now 16 months, walking and is just perfect – all thanks to Rob.” Rob received his award at a ceremony hosted by Avon and Somerset Police at Merchants Hall in Bristol attended by chief constable Andy Marsh QPM, Avon and Somerset police and crime commissioner Sue
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Hero Rob has been honoured for saving the life of little Indie Mountstevens, and high sheriff of Bristol, Charles Wyld. He was among the 19 police officers, staff and members of the public who were honoured for their bravery, courage and commitment Chief constable Andy Marsh QPM said: “These awards celebrate people who have gone above and beyond expectations. Today we have heard extraordinary stories of courage, bravery and selflessness to help others. “The situations our officers respond to change every day and we find ourselves helping more of our communities most vulnerable. We can’t do the job alone. We rely on teamwork, the
support of our colleagues and the public. “The accounts we’ve heard show the very best of this teamwork and it has been a privilege to celebrate with our award winners, and their friends and families.” Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset Sue Mountstevens said: “We have heard incredible stories of bravery, of people who have remained calm in extremely challenging and sometimes risky situations, putting the safety of others before themselves “It’s a great privilege to be here today to celebrate all those whose actions have helped make our communities safer.”
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STUDENTS at John Cabot Academy dazzled when they staged a production of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray. The 50-strong cast, crew and live band, from across all ages, performed three sell-
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Beese's tea gardens goes up for sale A POPULAR summer destination hotspot in Hanham is up for sale – for offers in excess of £1million. Beese's tea gardens, along the riverpath near Conham, is being marketed by property specialists Fleurets. Its sale includes a threebedroomed cottage, garden, bar, restaurant, marquees and ferry, which is used to transport customers on the opposite side of the river. The agent says Beese's occupies a “magnificent riverside setting” and offers “unrivalled views of the River Avon”. As well as being accessed via ferry, visitors can get there by road from the Broomhill side of the river. Open six months a year from Fridays to Sundays, Beese's is a popular wedding venue and hosts an annual beer festival. Often referred to as a hidden gem, Beese's was founded
Beese's Tea Gardens in 1846 by Anne Beese, who provided refreshments to travellers and workers using the river and Conham Ferry, which was also operated by the family. Thomas and Hannah Beese then lived at the Ferry House along with their four children and, forty years later, their son
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It's time to choose your councillors Labour candidates for Hanham ward: Caroline White Andy Chubb Wayne Prewett Caroline, Andy and Wayne say: “As new Labour councillors we will work hard for residents, defending public services against the severe cuts and pushing for improved facilities. After years of national austerity and local cuts, we will to work to keep our streets safer, campaign for better public transport services, for improvements to traffic safety and for better health and community care.” Caroline White: Caroline is a mental health nurse and a mother of three children who grew up in Hanham. She understands the importance of education, young people’s services and the shortage of affordable housing. Caroline is Green Party candidates for Hanham ward: Jenny Vernon Jenny is married with six children and 11 grandchildren and is a social housing consultant. She said: “I am determined to bring a new way of doing politics to the council. Not being whipped means I am able to support the needs and desires of Hanham residents, not forced to vote along any party lines. “Community engagement and empowerment is my passion and I have seen first hand how local people with political support can really change things for
passionate about protecting local green spaces. Andy Chubb: From 2011 - 2015 Andy was a town councillor for Filton, serving as vice-chair of planning and chair of finance. Wayne Prewett: Wayne is a father of five, one of whom has special needs. He is passionate in trying to get the best education for all of our children no matter what their circumstances. He will fight for fair funding for the schools in Hanham and across South Gloucestershire. Labour candidates for Longwell Green ward: the better. I want to see this in Hanham. “My daughter and family also use the local shops, library and pre-school. The high street and community facilities, including green spaces are just as important to them. I want to ensure these facilities not only remain, but are improved, not just for them, but for all residents in Hanham.” Joe Evans
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Joe, 27, is an environmental consultant working in planning. He said: “I want to be there (on the council) fighting for
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representing and advocating for the residents of Longwell Green.
Pat and Ron say “On Thursday 2nd May local people have the chance to vote to make changes in their area and to have their say on the record of nine years of Tory cuts. As Labour councillors we will stand up for residents and seek to repair the damage being done to our community.”
Ron Hardie: Ron has lived in this area for over thirty years. He was a parish councillor for 15 years and is currently chair of Oldland Parish Council. Ron is a retired Aerospace Engineer and worked for Airbus for nearly forty years. He is actively involved with many local organisations, including Community Engagement, TPG alms houses and Cadbury Heath Hall. He is a committed trade unionist and has held a number of positions in Unite. He is keen to establish a strong voice for Longwell Green on South Gloucestershire Council and seeks youth provision, road safety and library improvements.
Pat Penny: Pat moved to Hanham in 2006. She retired from full-time work four years ago. Having worked in the community for a local voluntary organisation, she was concerned by the effect of austerity on our schools, hospitals and social services. Pat wants everyone’s children to live in a country that cares about our communities and she wants to make a difference by the views, needs and wants of my neighbours to be heard instead of towing party lines and pursuing my own comfort. I want to be there to prevent more millionaire-making companies building incompatible and unaffordable homes on our threatened green belt. “Together we can turn the tide against the fragmentation of our community and the decimation of services through relentless cuts. With leadership we can protect and enhance these services and celebrate the structure and lifeblood to our local community they provide.” Jack Cox Jack, 36, works for NFU Mutual. He grew up in Kingswood and now lives in Longwell Green. He said: “I’ve been a longterm volunteer in youth sport – including Red Falcon FC in Keynsham and Bristol Sonics Junior Academy. “I’m a big fan of the ‘Love Hanham High Street’ campaign and believe what they are doing with fantastic community
Jack Cox engagement is key to help rejuvenate the area. I’m standing for Hanham because I simply don’t believe residents have anyone representing local issues effectively. It’s time for new blood on the council – and councillors free to truly represent their residents in the chamber. “I’ve also got concerns about funding – particularly for youth services and schools in the area, and I think this is an area that our current councillors shy away from as it’s their colleagues in Westminster handing down the cuts.”
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Conservative Party candidates for Hanham and Longwell Green wards: Hanham June Bamford I have served Hanham as a councillor since 2003, having lived here for many years with my son having been educated locally. Hanham is a great place to live and I am keen for it to stay that way, having worked to keep our Youth Club open, and am keen to see our High Street be the best it can be, and for more affordable homes to be delivered on existing brownfield sites such as the derelict Kleeneze site. Brenda Langley I have lived in Hanham for 18 years and been a parish councillor for four years, while running my own accountancy business. I am keen to serve the people of Hanham and wish to represent you on South Gloucestershire Council to help reflect residents’ attitudes, views, opinions and concerns with local issues. Jason Pearce Having been born and bred in Soundwell, I now live on the border between Kingswood and Hanham with my wife and three children. My career has always
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been customer facing, and, at present, work as a community engagement manager, so I am always happy to meet new people and talk about the issues that matter most to them. My pledge to all that vote for me is my sincere and undivided attention concerning all things Hanham!
have worked hard to make sure our residents are happy with the place they live, having also taken on the roles of council leader and cabinet member for schools, making the pledge to improve
learning environments for our children my main priority. I want to continue being able to offer that focus for our generations to come.
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Longwell Green Christine Price Having been elected to serve the residents of Longwell Green in 2007, I have fought to defend the Green Belt and am a vigilant supporter of Longwell Green Community Centre. I want to continue to represent the ward and further my work with police in stopping anti-social behaviour and drug use in our public areas. Toby Savage Having served as a councillor for Longwell Green since 2015, I
Liberal Democrat candidates for Hanham ward:
Liberal Democrat candidates for Longwell Green ward:
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Cheryl Anne Kirby Clive Parkinson
Boundaries change THOUSANDS of voters in South Gloucestershire will cast their vote in new wards this month. The elections to South Gloucestershire Council will take place along new electoral lines following a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission. The authority is now split into nine three-councillor wards, 15 twocouncillor wards and four one-councillor wards. Commission chair Colin Mellors has said the redrawn boundaries would ensure “electoral fairness” and reflected “community ties” in South Gloucestershire. Nine new wards were created in the electoral carve-up, but 17 were scrapped, reducing the total number of elected representatives from 70 to 61. The Hanham and Longwell Green wards were unaffected by the changes. Among the wards scrapped were Parkwall and Staple Hill. New wards include Parkwall and Warmley and New Cheltenham. The changes were made after a 10-week consultation in 2017 which allowed residents to comment on the proposals.
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Niamh,12 raises £238 with charity cake sale A SCHOOLGIRL has raised more than £200 at a charity cake sale in Hanham. Niamh Welsh hosted the event in support of children bereavement charity Winston's Wish. The 12-year-old set up her stall at her auntie Louise Hopton's home after posting flyers about the sale in the area. They were amazed when around 80 people turned up to buy the home-made cakes baked by members of Niamh's family, including mum Natalie, her grandparents and aunties and uncles. Niamh lives in Bradley Stoke but will soon be moving to Hanham, where many members of her family live. Louise said Niamh raised a grand total of £238.15. She said: “The charity had previously supported the family so Niamh wanted to help them. “For just a few hours on a
Niamh Welsh sets out her stall to help the Winston's Wish charity Sunday morning, she raised a great amount. It was meant to have been from 10am until midday but at midday we still had people coming so we stayed on the driveway for as long as it took! “Niamh gave out all the
flyers herself and advertised it to all her friends and family. We had neighbours turn up that we didn't know, so it was really lovely. “She does something for Winston's Wish every year. Last year she did a show with her
dance school and the year before she held a big charity party. The cake show is the only thing she's done this year but she has more plans for the summer. “All her family are proud of her because she's really focussed on helping other people.”
n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY OUR April topic was the early Avon Valley copper and brass industry. We traced its origins from the experimental coal-fired smelting of Cornish copper ores on the banks of the Avon using Bristol coal and culminated with a sophisticated multi-site complex of mills variously smelting copper, alloying copper, zinc and calamine to produce high quality brass and manufacturing brass hollowware by water-powered ‘battery’ hammers located on the rivers Frome, Chew and Avon. There were also rolling mills to produce sheet material and wire with spin-off industries such as pin making, such as the Warmley pin factory.
On May 7 our topic will be Reforming Bristol Women (incredible women from our area who helped to shape our society) - surely unmissable! The Kingswood History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month (March – December) at 7.30pm, in the Park Centre, Kingswood High Street, (opposite the Civic Centre BS15 9TR, parking in Hollow Road, opposite the Civic Centre). Anyone interested in joining us should visit our website www.kingswoodhistorysociety. org or just come along to our meetings. Cost is £2.50 per visit including refreshments. Annual subscription is only £20. Paul Hanmore Secretary
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S the local MP, I regularly have residents raise with me that if we are to discourage people from feeling forced to own and drive their own car and regularly adding to local traffic congestion then we have to provide credible alternatives that are affordable, reliable and convenient. Moving into a new home and community is a particularly opportune time to think about how you can use your car less and try out some alternative ways of getting around that work for you and your family. And so I am delighted that the Lyde Green Car Club has officially launched, thanks to £67,000 of new funding approved by South Gloucestershire Council, which invests in the growing community of Lyde Green. The scheme, run by car rental firm Enterprise, give households access to communal vehicles for
use in and around the region. The Club’s first car, a Toyota Yaris, has been in operation since December and is based outside the Lyde Green Community Centre. As more members join, more vehicles will be purchased and establish more permanent parking spaces. Linking up our communities to an improved transport network is essential and I’m pleased to see that earlier this year the M3X service was launched to provide a more direct route for Emersons Green and Lyde Green residents, as well as users of the Lyde Green Park and Ride, into the city centre. The M3X service is in addition to the existing M3 service that travels into Bristol via UWE. This accompanies an £800,000 investment through the West of England Combined Authority to overhaul the vehicle fleet of our community transport providers, including Kingswood
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Community Transport. Finally, it was announced in the last few weeks that our existing local bus services in and out of Bristol and Bath will benefit from a further award of funding from Department for Transport's Clean Bus Technology Fund. Using the latest technology, the money will help retrofit 166 buses to reduce the amount of Nitrogen Dioxide and other harmful pollutants being released into the air by up to 94%. This is the fourth time that money has been secured from the Department for Transport to upgrade the bus fleet, which includes helping to improve air quality in the region, bringing the total funding secured to £10 million. A cleaner, more affordable, reliable and accessible public transport network can keep our area moving as we go about our daily lives.
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Cracking! Gromit trail brings in £2m THE Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, has announced that its third awardwinning trail, Gromit Unleashed 2, has raised £2 million for the hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol. Last summer, Gromit Unleashed 2 brought 67 sculptures of Nick Park's Academy Award®-winning characters Wallace, Gromit and Feathers McGraw to Bristol and the surrounding area, with designs from international film studio Pixar Animations and world-famous brands LEGO and Star Trek. Trail fans flocked from across the country and overseas, spending a combined 34,000 days around Bristol hunting for the popular sculptures, which were visited over 3 million times. Proceeds from the auction night, which saw bidders from across the world, raised a staggering £1.3 million. Just six months later – through further fundraising and support – the total amount now raised by the trail stands at £2 million. The charity - which recently won ‘Charity of the Year’ at the 2019 Bristol Life Awards – this week celebrated this landmark with a guest visit from its founding patron and Wallace & Gromit Creator Nick Park to the hospital. Nick led a one-to-one drawing class with Oncology patient Kara in the hospital’s play centre. Nick Park, creator of Wallace & Gromit and Patron of The Grand Appeal said: “Last summer, Gromit Unleashed 2 took the city of Bristol by
Aardman's Nick Park with oncology patient Kara and, right, one of the popular Gromit sculptures storm with its innovation and creativity. It is fantastic to see, first hand, the real difference the money will make to so many young patients – like Kara – and their families from across the South West who are expertly cared for at the hospital.” The Grand Appeal is currently supporting over 100 pioneering projects valued at £5 million at the hospital and NICU. The £2 million raised through Gromit Unleashed 2 will fund an array of developments, including: a ground-breaking research programme in paediatric intensive care; a revolutionary 3D Bio-Printing Service; a specialist family support service; and an expansion of the hospital’s palliative care and bereavement support service. Nicola Masters, Director at The Grand Appeal said:
“Everything that we do here at The Grand Appeal is to make Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit the very best they can be. We believe we have now run three of the most successful charity arts trail in the world, and we’re so grateful to all our supporters who have helped us reach this latest milestone. The money raised will have a lifechanging impact on the brave young patients and families that we meet every single day.” Bryony Strachan, Medical Director of the children’s hospital added: “On behalf of all the staff, patients and families here at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and the neonatal intensive care unit at St Michael’s Hospital, a massive thank you to everyone that made the Gromit Unleashed 2 trail so fabulous.
"We are so grateful to The Grand Appeal team, the sponsors and the talented artists and engineers that gave such delight to so many last summer. "Most of all, thank you to everyone that gave and helped to fundraise such an incredible amount. Your donations will support us to provide the best possible care for children and young people across the region.” Aardman is also celebrating 30 years of Wallace & Gromit in 2019, so there is a calendar of forthcoming activity and fundraising initiatives for The Grand Appeal around the city which will continue to delight families this summer and beyond. To find out more about The Grand Appeal and how you can support Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, visit www.grandappeal.org.uk
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Stronger communities are safer communities STRONGER communities are safer communities. However, strong communities can only thrive if we continue to develop our relationships, working together as residents, local people and the police. So I was pleased to see the police and the local community coming together to celebrate the opening of a new memorial garden in Castle Park in Bristol. The memorial honours 83,000 Sikh soldiers who lost their lives in the first and second World Wars. It is of the utmost importance that we remember that in both wars Sikh soldiers, as well as people of other faiths, stood shoulder to shoulder to form part of the British Army. The memorial is a wonderful place that the old and young alike can visit and remember the bravery of the Sikh soldiers.
Supporting and reflecting our diverse communities is an important part of my role and a specific priority within my Police and Crime plan. I was therefore delighted to attend the new Bristol Muslim Strategic Leaders Group; this important group is looking at ways our Muslim communities can be more involved within our public services. Making sure our public services not only reflect the communities they serve with the people they employ but also that the service reflects their needs and those of their community is absolutely essential. I really welcomed the national ‘Make Yourself Heard’ campaign that aims to raise awareness of a silent 999 system. The Silent Solution system enables 999 mobile callers who are too scared
to make a noise or to speak to press 55 when prompted, informing police that they are in a genuine emergency. There could be occasions where speaking out loud is not possible or would put you in more danger, and that is why knowing about the 55 service is important. We need to ensure everyone knows about the system, as in extreme situations, it could potentially save lives. The campaign was launched during National Stalking Awareness Week. On average, around 100 incidents take place before a stalking crime is reported and we need to encourage victims to come forward and seek help from either the police or other agencies. We need to bust the myth that stalking involves someone sitting in the bushes outside your house;
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n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2.50 and HCC Membership. contact Jane 0117 967-4439 We have three mats each with two teams of four players, and we play ‘just for fun’ so come along and join in. Also Mon pm, Tues eve and Friday am. n Hanham WI (Afternoon) meets second Monday every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30 to 4pm. New members always welcome. Moira 0117-961-1583. n Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. Tel Debi: 07807460856; email: fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2. Contact Sonja Sillay on 07841 610864 or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We are a group who love to stitch! We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroider n New Pilates Classes. Tue 11.45-12.45 North Common Wed 11.30 – 12.30 Hanham Fri 9.30 – 10.30 Hanham.Please bring a mat. £36 for 6 week booking Contact Jenny 07784 271249. www.pilates4posture. co.uk n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbow Suite, 2-4pm, every Monday. Cost £2.50 and HCC membership. Please contact Jane on 0117 967-4439 n Kingswood Breastfeeding Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcomen 9.30-11am, Parents and Toddlers, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £2.50 per session, includes fruit and a drink. n Seated Zumba Gold, 1-2pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4. n Zumba Gold, 2-3pm, The Park,
n Pilates class. Barrs Court School Longwell Green 6.00 to 7.00 pm main hall. £36 for 6 classes or pay per session. Spaces available. Please contact Jenny Greenslade 07784 271249. www. pilates4posture.co.uk n Kettlercise, 7-8pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £5. n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at Speedwell, Barton Hill Rugby Club, Duncome Lane, Speedwell BS15 1NR. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. gets results. TRY FOR FREE: Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com
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n 50+ keep fit , 11am-noon, (something different every week) £4, KES Club (old legion building next to Lloyds bank on Kingswood High Street) www.gentlefitness. co.uk 07736 309272 n Hanham Abbots Parish Council, Hanham Hall, Monthly. n Craft Buddies, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Contact 0117 9674439. Do you have lots of craft items that you are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things. n Chess Club, Hanham Community Centre, Somerset Room, 7.30pm10.30pm, cost £34 per annum plus HCC Membership. For more information please contact Phillip, 07855 290575, hanhamchess@ gmail.com or visit our website www.hanhamchess.btck.co.uk
Hanham Library What’s On Mondays 10:30-11:00 (except Bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time for
preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning 11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday 11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft Group Every Saturday
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10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning Saturday Monthly Events April 6th FREE Lego Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks April 13th FREE Bookwurms (for children in KS3) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks
25 n Zest Tone Deaf Choir, Longwell Green UFC Church, Bath Rd, Term Time 10.30-12pm. Suitable for anyone who wants to join a fun happy community choir. Contact Mary 07954 170532 or visit www. zestchoirs.com. n Cadbury Heath Breastfeeding Group, Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am, every week. Supporters available each week. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome. n Grange badminton Club, John Cabot Academy. 7-9pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 years upwards. new members welcome. Phone Mike on 07785 375713. n Carers Support Group (run by Carers Support Centre) Hanham Community Centre First Tuesday of every month, 1.303.30pm. For further info contact Natalie 07762 288112 n 10am-noon, Arts and Crafts, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £4 per session includes teas/coffee and biscuits. Bring your own materials. Help at hand should you need it. n 12-2pm, Friendship Club on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Community Cafe, The Park Centre, Kingswood. From £3.80 per meal with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Places must be booked in advance. Call 01454 862190. n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, Longwell Green United Church 6.45pm7.40pm and 8pm-8.55pm, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call : John 07837302678 Or visit jehfitness. co.uk (other classes available) n Brushstrokes Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10 – 12 am. Cost £8 per month. All standards welcome from beginners onwards. Come along for a free session. Contact Elaine 07971015848 n Tuesday Club at Longwell Green Community Centre 1.45pm to 3.45pm. Entertainment, meals,outings Contact Pauline 01179 322553
Wednesdays n Leisure Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 1:45 – 3:45 pm. Cost £8 per month. Everyone welcome whatever standard. Help given if needed Come along for a Free Session. Contact Elaine 0797101584. n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am,. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or Ali 07837 548913. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly.
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n WHAT’S ON 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 Pilates class Avon Room. Hanham Community Centre 11.30.to 12.30 Classes £36. for 6 sessions.or pay per class. Spaces available. Please contact Jenny Greenslade 07784271249 www.pilates4posture.co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green, 8pm-9pm, Contact: Bill 07799628252 or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk n Bingo at Hanham Community Centre, 7pm start for 7.30pm Eyes Down. Suitable for all ages and abilities, just bring a pen. For more information call 0117 9674439 n 8-9.15pm, Fitness class with Sarah every Wednesday at Longwell Green Primary School. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n Hanham Photographic Society meet at Hanham Methodist Church every Wednesday 7.309.30pm New members welcome
experienced or beginner. Visit hanhamphoto.org.uk.
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n Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre, Coffee Lounge, 10am -11am, cost 50p for coffee and biscuit. Contact Shirley on 07879 458899. Pop in for a friendly chat; as well as coffee and a Biscuit. n Young at Heart, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, cost £3 per week. Contact the centre office on 01179674439. Come along for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and an afternoon of entertainment. Contact the office for more details. n Hanham Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7pm-9pm, contact Sue Palmer on 07837578141 n Pins and needles, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 7.30pm-10pm every 3rd Thursday of the month. Cost £3 per session. Contact Linda on 0117 940 0232. Hints and tips on machine knitting. n Hanham Tennis Club Adult Play - Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings, 9.30am - 11 am Beginners session coaching Wednesday 7-8pm Junior coaching -Tuesday & Wednesday 4pm - 7pm New players welcome. Fully qualified LTA coaching. See website for details www. hanhamtennisclub.co.uk n Jumpfit, 7pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £6. The class on March 28 will start at later time of 7.30pm. n Bouncing Bobbins, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 2nd Thursday of the month, cost £12 per annum, contact Kathy Smart on 01179477839 or email kcs1@sky.com. n Black Sheep Harmony A Cappella Chorus, Cadbury Heath Hall School, 7.30-10pm. Always looking for female singers who can hold a tune. Ordinary people singing extraordinarily. Contact Noey on 07899 088180 or visit www.blacksheepharmony.com n 7-9pm Kingswood Choir at United Church Kingswood, Regent Street, all abilities welcome. Patsy Holdsworth 0117 907 8994 n Spaces available for Beavers, Wolf Cubs and Scouts - boys and girls aged 5 years and six months up to adults for skills, friendships and adventures, Church of Ascension, Hollyguest Rd, Hanham. Contact Sarah on 0771 8092119 or email kingswoodbpscouts@yahoo.
co.uk n Hanham Ladies Choir would welcome new members. We rehearse at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, from 2–3:30 pm, then tea. Contact 07971015848. n Bristol Community Cafe 123pm at Kingswood Community Centre (KCA), High Street, KIngswood BS15 4AB. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779
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n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2 per week and HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. n Exercise & Social for Seniors. The Park Centre, Kingswood. Improve your strength, balance, posture and flexibility. £5. Contact Adam on 07875 503586 to register your interest. n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, Longwell Green United Church 10am10.55am and 11.15am-12.10pm, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call : John 07837302678 Or visit jehfitness. co.uk (other classes available) n Crofts End Silver Band We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabernacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Denise 07944 887979 n Longwell Green Community Café 12-3pm, everyone welcome. . Tel Gill for more details 0117 9025779 n Longwell Green WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 9864782.' n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at All Saints United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DF. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n Pilates class Avon Room. Hanham Community Centre 9.30.to 10.30 Classes £36.for 6 sessions.or pay per class. spaces availablePlease contact Jenny Greenslade 07784271249 www.pilates4posture.co.uk
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n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 7.30PM-11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 0117 967 4439. n What If Minis, Orchard Rooms St Annes Church, 10am-12. Find us on facebook or contact 07837181863. n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439.
Handprints, parent baby and toddler group Monday - Friday. 10am-12. United church, 83 Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DF (opposite Aldi) Contact Cally tel 07436214051. Email handprintslongwellgreen@ yahoo.com. F: www.facebook. com/HandprintsBristol/ or www. handprintslongwellgreen.co.uk
Join the park celebrations STALLHOLDERS are invited to take pitches at the Party in the Park in Staple Hill on June 15. The event is being organised by Friends of Page Park and South Glos Heritage Lottery project team to celebrate the ten-year heritage restoration of Page Park. The once run down park is now a hive of activity. It has a thriving cafe and community room and all the perimeter walls and gate columns have been restored as have all the gates.The railings that were taken down in the war are now being reinstated. There are still spaces for craft, charity, food and information stalls. Charity organisations, groups and clubs can take part without charge. The event, which takes place between 11am and 5pm, will include performers on the bandstand and in the arena, children's rides, entertainment and activities. Further information can be found by e-mailing friendsofpageparkbs16@gmail. com or on the contact page on the Friends website www. friendsofpagepark.co.uk
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Majestics hosts big competition MAJESTIC Gymnastics Academy in Longwell Green hosted this year's South Gloucestershire schools competition. The event, in partnership with Castle Schools Education Trust, saw more than 10 schools entering teams of Key Stage 2 pupils to compete both individually and in a team event. Majestics director Michelle George said: “With the top teams progressing on to compete in the finals, our coaches had a very difficult job in scoring pupils who had obviously worked very hard beforehand to demonstrate some fantastic gymnastic skills! Well done to all who competed.” This is the third time Majestics have hosted the local competition.
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n PHARMACY BLOG
Why we have a duty to combat the anti-vaxxers THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that the number of measles cases worldwide has tripled in the first three months of 2019 compared with the same time last year. This disease – which is entirely preventable through vaccination – is killing people. New York City recently declared a public health emergency after more than 285 cases of measles, ordering mandatory vaccinations in one neighbourhood. In the UK, take-up of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children reaching their second birthday decreased for the fourth year in a row and is now at 91.2 per cent, the lowest it has been since 2011/2012. What is going on, and does it affect us in Bristol? The UK is seeing more cases of measles. This is due in part to children who went unvaccinated 20 years ago, after now-discredited research caused a scare about
the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. It was claimed by Dr Andrew Wakefield that the vaccine was linked to autism – but his research was found to be wrong, and Dr Wakefield was struck off. Now the anti-vaccination movement – "anti-vaxxers" – and the false information that they spread about vaccines is posing a significant health threat. They share conspiracy theories about vaccinations, false scientific research and spread stories that feed distrust in governments and drug manufacturers. False information left unchallenged is sometimes just as damaging as great truths left untold. Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective ways of avoiding disease. It prevents 2 - 3 million deaths a year, and a further 1.5 million could be avoided if global coverage of vaccinations improved. Looking after and seeking to protect young children forms part
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n PHOTOGRAPHY
Dyrham in Autumn by Sue Bennett
White bluebells by Bill Mackie
Clevedon Pier by Philip Oates
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These seasonal shots are the work of members of Hanham Photographic Society. It meets at Hanham Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. The church is in Chapel Road, Hanham, just off the High Street. Visit www.hanhamphoto.org.uk to find out more.
n NEWS PLANS to turn the Royal British Legion building in Staple Hill into homes have been rejected for a second time. Developer Charlotte Alsopp has been told her proposals to demolish part of the building in Kendall Road and convert the rest into seven homes are “unacceptable”. Ms Alsopp wanted to build two one-bed flats, four two-bed flats and a two-bed house on the site in Kendall Road. But the plans were rejected by South Gloucestershire Council on April 9 with the authority saying the proposals would be harmful to the character of the area. Balconies and windows planned for the north of the building would impact on the privacy of neighbours, and future occupiers would suffer from a lack of light, the council said.
Legion site plans refused The authority added that the parking and bin storage areas were too near bedrooms and would be “detrimental” for people living there. A report said: “Overall the scheme would have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of both future occupants and existing neighbours.” Plans to convert the building had originally been submitted last year but were refused in December. They were amended and resubmitted in February but the council said the new application did not address the design concerns of the first. The club closed suddenly
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at the end of 2016 under mysterious circumstances, with the British Legion's head office refusing to explain why it had shut. The 0.2 acre site includes a ground floor main hall, meeting room and kitchen and a first floor function room and reception room. The building had been marketed by property agent Alder King which announced the building had been sold for “in excess of £315,000” just days before the plans were turned down by the council last month. Neighbours had told the authority they weren't happy with the scheme because it would invade their privacy.
One objector said: “Built at a right angle to the road, the proposed houses would overlook the back gardens of most houses at the top of Kendall Road, Upper Station Road and some of Acacia Road, which means most would lose either all or part of the privacy and security of their gardens.” Another resident said: “Owners of the proposed new property will be able to stand on their balcony and look directly into my garden and rear windows.” They also said there were already parking problems in the area and the development would only add to them.
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Your Experience Matters Sirona provides community health services across South Gloucestershire, parts of Bristol and Bath and North East Somerset and if we have provided care for you or a member of your family, we’d love to hear your views, positive and not-so-positive. I know our success is judged by the experiences of you, your family or your friends. I would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete this short survey as your feedback will help us see what we are doing well and where we need to improve. Your responses will be anonymous. Thank you. Janet Rowse – Chief Executive The completed forms can be returned to my Engagement Team, Second Floor, Kingswood Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9TR, or complete it online at www.sirona-cic.org.uk. If you would like it in another format such as in another language or large print please email engagement@sirona-cic.org.uk
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Cannabis farm found in raid
Here come the bears A COLOURFUL collection of bears has moved in to South Gloucestershire’s Wild Place Project. A trail of 20 hand-painted bear sculptures will greet visitors to the attraction near Cribbs Causeway until September. Visitors will be able to follow a route around the park to discover the 6ft bears. The sculpture trail is being launched ahead of the arrival of real European brown bears at the attraction, which is run by Bristol Zoo, when a new exhibit called Bear Wood opens in July. Work is now under way creating the exhibit, which will also be home to wolves, lynx and wolverine and promises to be the best bear exhibit in the country. Visitors will be able to walk through the seven-and-a-half acre exhibit on a raised walkway through the trees. New 180-degree, floor-toceiling glass viewing areas and ‘dens’ will give visitors an upclose view of the animals living alongside each other in British woodland, as they would have done thousands of years ago.
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The sculpture trail has been created with Wild in Art, which developed the Wow! Gorillas trail with Bristol Zoo Gardens in 2011, to celebrate the Zoo’s 175th birthday. All 20 sculptures have been sponsored by organisations as part of a fundraising campaign for Bear Wood. Among them is E.L.M Legal Services Ltd, which offers professional will writing and estate planning services. The firm gave the artist painting the E.L.M bear a brief to make its bear (centre, left) look businesslike and professional,
and the finished sculpture, called Will, certainly looks the part. Managing director Jim Emsley said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Wild Place Project on this fantastic summer sculpture trail and are very happy with the design of Will the Bear.” Dr Justin Morris, chief executive of Bristol Zoological Society, said: “We are very much looking forward to unveiling our bear sculpture trail this spring and are very grateful to E.L.M for their support of this fantastic event.”
POLICE who raided a home in Mangotsfield found a cannabis farm. A man and a woman were arrested when police with a search warrant arrived at the property in Long Road on April 4.Officers found 100 plants in a purpose-built area underneath a garage at the address. The 44-year-old man and 40-year-old woman, both from Mangotsfield, were detained on suspicion of being concerned in the production of cannabis. Both were released under investigation to allow for further enquiries to take place and had not been charged as the Voice went to press. The raid was part of Operation Remedy, a series of actions organised by Avon and Somerset police aimed at taking action on what the force says are the three main crime concerns of communities in the area: knife crime, drug misuse and burglary. Anyone with information about the Mangotsfield incident can call the police on 101 and quote the crime reference number 5219 072 663.
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Appeal for secretary LONGWELL Green Sports Football Club are looking for a new secretary to take over from Dave Heal who is standing down after many years of loyal service. The club play in the Toolstation Western League and also have a Somerset County Floodlit under 18s side. Chairman John Gibbs said: “Longwell Green is a very friendly club and is well known for having a very active social side at the Shellard’s Road base. “The role may well suit somebody willing to put something back into their local community or into the game of football.” Although a voluntary position, all out of pocket expenses will be paid. The role includes registration, transfers of players, liaising with league officials, match officials and Gloucestershire FA. There will be full support from the chairman, committee and everybody at the club. If you are interested please contact John on 07815794440 or email johngibbs195@gmail.com
Frys Bowling Club FRYS Bowling Club season has started with the first match a friendly away against Norwest on Saturday April 20 with the Wednesday friendlies opening with a trip to Imperial on April 24. The league team start their 2019 season in the Bristol and District League Division 2 on Thursday April 25, hosting Yate 'A', who were relegated from Division 1 last year. Frys will be looking to improve on their 5 place last year, and put together a few cup runs when the cup competitions start in June. Frys are always on the look out for new members. Coaching is available from our qualified coaches, and equipment will be provided. Our club nights are on Tuesday nights from 6pm and Monday afternoons from 2pm. If our coaches are not at these sessions, club members will be on hand to help you get started. Spectators are welcome at all matches. A full fixture list is available on www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com, along with match reports from league and cup games, and other information about the club. You can also follow Frys Bowling Club on Twitter: @FrysBowls. If you are interested in joining Frys Bowling Club, or would like more information, please contact our secretary Christopher Day on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@gmail.com
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n TAKE A BREAK PUZZLES FOR EVERYONE Adult puzzles Children’s puzzles For serious sudoku fans
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n SPORT Mango Utd Juniors face Longwell Green MANGOTSFIELD United Under 14s and 16s, who are both doing well in their respective leagues, have reached cup finals this season. The under 14s have reached the League Cup final where they will face their old rivals Longwell Green at Hanham. The Under 16s, pictured, are in their last year of youth football before moving to the Under 18 Floodlite League. They have reached the Somerset Final where they will face Milton Nomads at Wells City FC on May 12 with a 5.30pm kick off. The Mighty Mangos are always looking for new members to join from four years and up to senior level, so if your interested please contact: Pete Brown: email petebrwn@yahoo.co.uk or call him on 07916 339918
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'Join us for rugby and muddy madness' TWO local rugby teams are looking for new members to join them for the upcoming season. Cleve Rugby Club need boys to join their under 10s and 11s teams from September. The club has recently been working hard to build the teams back up after losing most of their players last season, but they still need more members to join them. Louise Wilcox has been involved with Cleve Rugby for many years and now acts as an administrator for the under 10s and 11s teams. Her three sons play for the under 9s, under 11s and under 13s, and speaking about her involvement with the team. She said: “My youngest son started playing for the under 8s, however most of the side moved to another team at the end of last season, which meant when they came back after the summer the under 9s and 10s only had three players between them. "As a result my husband stepped up to be coach and we got permission from the RFU to join the teams together, so although we are now back up to 17 players from September they will have to split back up again. “The boys take part in fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for
kit and equipment such as a gazebo for tournaments, and they recently took part in a 5km ‘muddy madness’ obstacle race at Mojo Active in Thornbury. They all turned up in their rugby kit, and we also had parents and siblings take part too. Overall there were 30 of us, and we have raised around £2000 in total through sponsorship which is fantastic. “The club is part of the whole community, and we’re like a family – it’s a great to be part of it and we’d love more people to join us.” The teams train on Tuesday nights from
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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Afternoon WI OUR thanks to Esther Hall from St Peter's Hospice for her very interesting and informative talk to us at our April meeting. The hospice is Bristol's only adult hospice charity, providing free 24 hour care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. They continue supporting a population of almost one million and providing excellent end of life care for patients and their families. In November last year the hospice was reopened for inpatients after a massive refurbishment which had taken two years to complete. The people of Bristol, the surrounding communities, businesses, generous grants from organisations and gifts from wills, had raised £2.53m towards the cost. With a new unit featuring 15 individual en-suite rooms for patients, beautiful gardens and community rooms, it signifies a huge upgrade for the hospice. They are now able to admit patients within two weeks. After a patient diagnosis is made and referral to the hospice,
they are assessed by the medical team at Brentry. A decision is then made on the best way to support them, either within the hospice or at home with the help of St Peters Hospice community nurses. Following a remarkable year the hospice will continue to develop and expand with on going support from fundraising within the area. The day to day running costs of the hospice allow for the care of more than 2,200 patients and their family members each year, 40 per cent of these remaining in their own homes. As a local charity, all of the care is provided free of charge, however it costs about £20,000 each day to provide that care. The NHS provide about a quarter of this cost and the remainder has to be relied upon from gifts, fundraising and more than 50 charity shops and 65 textile banks. Esther answered several questions from members, it was obvious that she has a caring passion for her line of work. If you would like to join us our next meeting is on May 13 (second Monday every month) at Hanham Community Centre at 1.30pm. We are looking forward to Spering
Longwell Green WI litter pick Court Animal Rescue Centre coming to talk to us and perhaps bringing some rescued animals for us to admire. Longwell Green WI LONGWELL Green members joined the Great British Spring Clean this week and litter-picked around the local area. We walked around Longwell Green and Willsbridge Mill collecting litter as we went. Among the more bizarre items we found were a child’s bike wheel, a cycle helmet and a charity bag full of clothes dumped in a hedge! Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the relatively small amount of litter we found and congratulate the residents of Longwell Green for keeping the area tidy! There is no April meeting because of Easter but our May meeting with be when we chose the resolution to carry forward for next year, together with a talk about Denman College and some fun games Longwell Green WI meets on the third Friday of the month at 7.30pm in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in visiting us please get in touch by email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 986 4782. Sandra Hill Hanham Evening WI
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consider as the entertainment capital of the world and many members got into the spirit of the evening by coming along dressed in their “sparkly” outfits. There was a strictly no gambling policy in operation, apart of course from the obligatory WI raffle, but the room was festooned with gambling paraphernalia along with all sorts of other memorabilia one would expect to find in Vegas. There was even a table “Vegas” fun quiz to help keep members amused The evening got off to an excellent start with a buffet supper curtesy of “Janine” but then came the highlight of the evening. Elvis entered the building. Elvis tribute act Richard Kinsman, otherwise known as Dick from Wick, appeared on stage to entertain us with songs from Elvis and evoking memories of Elvis in his heyday. Following an interval when the quiz results were announced Richard returned to the stage to bring us songs and entertainment from other world-famous acts that have graced the stages in Vegas. There was a sight to behold when members started dancing in the isles. As Elvis left the building members agreed that they had enjoyed a thoroughly entertaining evening. April saw an entertaining meeting when Dr Francis Borroughs, a renown organist, regaled us with amusing stories and anecdotes in his talk entitled “Seated One Day at the Organ” Having previously entertained the branch last year he returned to surpass himself in giving us funny tales from “matches and dispatches” he has witnessed over his career. The evening concluded with the branch organising a fund raising Easter stall. Dianna Coles
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When I arrive, she is still fast asleep, so I wake her gently and then make her a cup of tea to drink in bed. She is an avid watcher of Coronation Street, so we have a catch-up about the happenings of Wetherfield from last night, and then I help her out of bed and into the shower. Once dressed, and she has put on her lipstick (she has such high standards and always likes to look her very best!), I help her downstairs where we make her breakfast together. Whilst Mrs Grainger
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