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These biking brothers from Hanham mean business! Sevenyear-old Senshu Flukes has won the British and South West BMX championships for his age group and his brother Kaishu got a fourth place in the regional event. Full story: Page 5
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Crying foul over floodlights bid RESIDENTS opposing AEK -BOCO Football Club's expansion plans have shown they don't intend to back down. Dozens of concerned homeowners turned up at a consultation event to make it clear the club's proposal for spectator stands, fencing and floodlights is unwelcome and will cause misery for people living near the site, particularly those in Tyler Close, Colthurst Drive, Greenbank Road and Kingsfield Lane.
The football club has now applied to South Gloucestershire Council for "landlord's permission" to seek planning permission for eight 15m high floodlights, 1.8m fencing and two covered stands for about 100 people. If this is agreed, the club can apply for planning consent and a further consultation will take place. The club says it is unable to progress through the leagues unless its ground complies with the Football Association's
"Standards for Step 6" which require improvements to their facilities. Club bosses argue the impact would be minimal as the floodlights would only be switched on during Saturday match days and one midweek evening. But during the consultation meeting resident Kim Madan told the Voice the club had now outgrown the site. "The plans mean the club are Turn to Page 2
Eleanor and Noah and their classmates in Hanham wer among those who took part in the Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan. PAGE 28
Crossing will make road safer A zebra crossing has been installed in West Street, Oldland Common, close to the junction with High Street. PAGE 6
Meet Miss GB from Kingswood Kobi-Jean Cole, 23, from Kingswood, has been crowned Miss Great Britain, winning the title at the third attempt. PAGES 8 & 9
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Floodlights protest From Page 1 going to be restricting use of the site for the community. A lot of people walk their dogs there and many others use it on a casual basis, especially in the summer. It's just not big enough for a stand, fencing and seating. It's not the right place." Karen Jefferies said: "I'm not happy that an open space which was a play area for me and my children will not be there for my children. "This development is not focussed on the children - it's for adults. "There's already enough noise and disturbance; it's relentless. The football season finishes and then training starts. It can make it very difficult to use the field." Rob Mittins said: "We support the youth team but not the ambitions the club has for the site - a site which is surrounded by houses. They need to take it to another location." One Tyler Close resident, who asked not to be named, said: "They (the club) aren't good neighbours at all. They view us as a nuisance and don't like us walking past the clubhouse. What they say and what they do are two different things. They have now outgrown this ground." Another Tyler Close resident, Caroline Ratchford, said the noise from the club was "horrendous". "We moved to Tyler Close in 1987 and there were no football pitches. It was heaven and that's why we bought our house. "If I want to sit in my garden, it's just like being in a pub with the constant babble. It happens during and after the game. A lot of neighbours can't have barbecues or have their grandchildren to stay because of the swearing. "Of course there should be progress but it needs to be the right sort of progress." Steve Ashlin (pictured), who overlooks the site in Tyler Close, said: "I've spoken to many people here and the common consensus is that the site is too small and too close to homes. "A lot of people say they would not buy their house again if the plans are approved. People will find it difficult to sell their homes and there would be huge claims going in against the council. We will seek legal advice in this - it's not a threat; it's a reasonable thing to do." The consultation meeting, held at Longwell Green Community Centre on September 25, attracted Hanham councillors Heather and John Goddard who felt the club was doing a good job supporting youngsters. Cllr John Goddard said: "BOCO do a positive job and keep 600 children off the streets and away from creating anti-social behaviour. The club also does a better job in maintaining the site than the council could do." Cllr Heather Goddard said: "Do you put 600 children on the streets or keep that fantastic facility? It's all about balance. If the club went, the site wouldn't be an asset. The grass would only be cut twice a year and there would be dog poo everywhere. It could easily go to rack and ruin." Hanham councillor June Bamford was also in attendance but her position as chair of the council's east planning committee means she is unable to comment on the proposals. The consultation process didn't get off to the best start when residents living within 600 metres of the site received a survey through the post which contained no covering letter. The council apologised for the blunder and sent out covering letters which included an invite to the consultation meeting on September 25. However the council said they would not extend the deadline of September 21 for responses to be returned. At the 11th hour, the council had a change of heart and sent out a further letter saying the consultation would now stay open until Friday October 5.
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MP Chris backs High Street efforts TRADERS in Hanham who have started a campaign to encourage people to support the High Street have won the backing of MP Chris Skidmore. The "Love Hanham High Street" initiative aim to promote stores, independent shops and businesses in the area. The campaign promises to raise awareness of the benefits shopping locally brings to the community and provide a platform for residents, shop owners and families. Chris, whose office at number 60 now proudly displays a "Love Hanham High Street" sticker, said: "As a local man and someone who is proud to have an office on the High Street, I am delighted to support this initiative to celebrate our amazing local shops and small businesses. "Love Hanham High Street" are doing a fantastic job and I look forward to seeing the campaign grow as more residents
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TRADITIONALLY the coldest month, February is the beginning of the excitement I always get when I start to see signs of the end of winter, and the first tempting indication of spring emerging from the ground. Since mid January there have been signs of the Autumn sown bulbs, and even the buds of a Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ that I’d almost forgotten about. From that I’m going to take some root cuttings this week before it get’s are not an exact science, but as into months that they need to be too large, if I leave much longer it seedlings contain all of the energy sown, this means that each week, will be too late. Winter is a good and nutrients that they need to or simply when there’s space in the time to take root cuttings and get get going, you don’t want to give propagator, I just take the months the new plants growing for Spring them anything too rich. This is why seeds and sow something new or a but we are getting a little late by the leaf mould makes a good base successional sowing of one of this now. By the end of the month we’ll and something for the roots to get years vegetables. The February and have the sun setting at around started in, the perlite is there to Podium success for BMX Shensu March groups are by far the largest 6pm, that will really lift theboy spirits add drainage and prevent water and so it takes a bit of planning to of anyone who has a tendency for HE may be pint-sized but there's nothing logging. I tend to use something assuresmall that I have enough space at the Winter blues. I usually have a about his talents. Seven-year-old BMX in the region of 2:2:1 of leaf mould, anyfanatic one time. Successional sowing positive disposition, but this season Senshu Flukes hasmyself beensuffering crowned British champion. perlite and compost but equal is one of the most important I have found even The Risedamp Primary pupil, who proportions would be fine, most keyslives to getting a long season out from theBeacon prolonged and dark in Hanham, won the title at the British BMX plants aren’t too fussy. Some seeds of vegetables, but annuals and conditions. Championships in Blackpool onperennial September 15. should really be like courgette and and pumpkin plants It’s also a busyheld month when Senshu in a to fine performances in the motos, to the calendar, are prone to rotting so especially sown according it comes to put starting sow seeds quarter-final, semi-finalannuals, and final at the biggest need the drainage. If you’re unless they’re growing under for this years vegetables, event in the BMX calendar. not making it though, I highly managed conditions. I did say and some more perennials. To recommend getting a commercial Thesure following weekgets Senshu hisI’draces atback on the grow that report make that nothing left won all mix for the job, the rate of success lights thatWest I acquired from Britain’s the championships South out,regional and to manage sowing of to so become will be much higher than just favourite (at least most popular) BMX also Itaking the coveted Junior manychampion, different plants, came up sticking some seeds in a pot of all furniture store, and I’m glad to say Rider the Year award. system. with aof simple but effective purpose compost. theyBMX are proving extremely Senshu started his using BMX career at that Bristol Using little pots or just Now that the Wassail at the useful. One of the issues that I Club two years ago with his 11-year-old brother elastic bands, I group the seeds Shensu's his wheels, says orchard is over,his wemum can really have isatthat new never off Kaishu, who narrowly missed the podium thisunless I move to look forward to another seedlings into the greenhouse, year's South West championships with a number Mum Yoshiko start Uno-Flukes said: "It's amazing. bountiful yearcame of joy which can get very cold, four place. Lastand yearis he almost got theharvest Britishand titlea but in the company of the plants prone to severe slug damage The talented BMX brothers were selected to second. This year, on his second attempt, he that hopefully most of us enjoy. If you it’s clement, I have onlyBritish a be riders of a national BMX team, DTwhen Racing, and became champion and a week later he haven’t got the space or time to room that is insufficiently lit. As it have since gone from strength to strength. became South West champion. tend your own then remember to stands I have The duo enjoy the sport together and both racelettuce, Rudbeckias, "Senshu is always out on his bike. If he's not stop once it a while and appreciate Chilli, Antirrhinum and various locally, regionally and nationally. on his bike, he'll be on his scooter. He's always on the trees, and even the humble other seedlings all growing nicely, After winning British and South West wheels! weeds that surround us. are big enough for the championships titles, Senshu’s dreamuntil is tothey now "He only started two but is doing Thisyears is the ago last chance before big time, or simply get moved challenge for the world title. reallymy well. him." theproud gardenofwill require more because of space. I make ownI'm very The world championships take place in Belgium Senshu said: "I felt quite nervous going upofon attention for you to get some the seed compost from leaf mould next year but it has not yet been confirmed whether the podium there were loads ofand people more menial tasks over done from the allotment, perlite and a because organisers will take riders under nine so he may watching. with, so wrap up warm and employ little compost. The proportions have to wait a few years. "I love BMXing so much; it's my life."
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Beacon for the common SISTON Common will host a Beacon of Light as part of a tribute to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Prior to the beacon being lit at 7pm on Sunday November 11 there will be a ceremony of hymns, prayers, and poetry to remember those who lost their lives. At 6.55pm the Last Post will be played by a cornet player from the Crofts End Silver Band followed by a reading of the exhortation, a two minute silence, then the Reveille when the beacon will be lit. More than 1,000 Beacons of Light, symbolising an end to the darkness of war and a return to the light of peace, will be lit across the UK.
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Councillor Colin Hunt at the crossing in West Street, Oldland Common AN ACCIDENT hot spot in Oldland Common should now be a lot safer thanks to a new zebra crossing. The crossing, in West Street near the junction with High Street, follows a history of pedestrians being injured trying to cross the busy road. As part of the work the nearby bus stop was moved because it
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DUFFY the Dog was on hand to help launch a free Halloween event for youngsters in Hanham. The cute canine, along with Maggie Cousins and Nicola Barlett of Eclectic Gift Shop in the High Street, was helping to promote the Hanham High Street Pumpkin Trail. It will run during half term, from Monday October 29 to
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POLICE have appealed for information after two robberies at the Co-op in Memorial Road, Hanham. Just after 5.30pm on Saturday August 25, three men made off with cash and cigarettes. Two were said to have been armed with axes and all wore dark clothing and had their faces covered with hoods and balaclavas.The men made off in a grey Audi A4, later found burned out in Gays Road. Witnesses say the men then fled in a small car. One of the men was about 6ft and wore a black hoodie and black clothing. The second was in his late 20s, white, with short
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ean, 23, takes Miss Great Britain title THIS year's Miss Great Britain winner is from Kingswood. Kobi-Jean Cole took the crown at a glittering two-day competition in Leicester, beating fierce competition from 51 other girls across the country. The 23-year-old competed in a series of events, including a two-minute interview with judges, swimwear, white fashionwear and eveningwear rounds and on-the-spot questions to ensure the contestants could think on their feet. Kobi-Jean was crowned Miss Bristol at a regional qualifier earlier this year. She has won Miss Bristol three times - 2015, 2016 and 2018. She came fourth in Miss GB in 2015, fifth the following year and took a year off before taking the crown this year.
The former John Cabot Academy student said: "I was overwhelmed when my name was called out. It was also such a sense of relief as I've wanted it for so long. I couldn't believe it. I was very emotional and started crying." Clearly Kobi-Jean isn't just a pretty face - she has 11 GCSEs and four A-levels. "The judges asked me what I thought was the biggest issue facing my generation today. I said self esteem because there's so much bullying which goes on on social media at the moment. Everyone tries to portray this perfect image, which is unachievable; it's just not real life." Kobi-Jean, a former Two Mile Hill primary pupil, has given up her job in administration to concentrate on her new role as Miss Great
Britain ambassador. She has a number of ideas of what she would like to do during her reign but definitely plans to focus on an anti-bullying campaign by going into schools around the country. Kobi-Jean, who is sponsored by Shield Environmental, has received huge support from her mum Sue, dad Nick and three older sisters, as well as from her friends and wider family. "There were 30 people who travelled up to Leicester to support me. My sisters were all there crying. My dad got up on the stage, hugged me, said how proud he was and then started crying! My friends and family have been amazing - I've been overwhelmed with support." You might expect Kobi-Jean to be quite high maintenance
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Turning the clock back to the 1940 YOU could be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped back in time at a recent event at Avon Valley Railway. The popular tourist attraction turned the clocks back for a 1940s weekend of vintage fun to give a flavour of what life was during during the Second World War. The event, from September 22-23, saw the car park of the heritage railway awash with military vehicles with re-enactor displays as well as Punch and Judy and barrel organ shows. There was 40s-style entertainment and glamour from Jayne Darling and the Cat’s Pyjamas while Goodnight Sweetheart female groups also wowed visitors. Even ‘Sir Winston Churchill’ decided to pay a visit to make some speeches, arriving and departing each day in a military convoy. There was also vintage bus rides to Warmley signal box and a display of the former Somerdale factory Sentinel locomotive, which is currently being restored at the railway. Mark Simmons, the railway’s commercial and business manager, said: "Our 1940s weekend is one of our most popular events of the year."
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Careers Hub launch Tim Bowles, West of England Mayor, said: “We need the right skills for businesses now and into the future. The new careers hub will ensure young people have more opportunities to connect with the world of work and potential future employers. Evidence shows that if a student has four or more opportunities to engage with an employer, they are more likely to secure employment, and earn more during their career.” Claudia Harris, chief executive of the Careers & Enterprise Company, which has contributed funding to the project, said: “If employers, schools and colleges can better prepare young people for the world of work, we’re not just benefiting the future economy, but improving prospects for thousands of young people.” Chair of the West of England LEP, Professor Steve West, said: “The careers hub will play a key role in the long-term success of our region’s economy.”
LOCAL schools and colleges are taking part in an initiative to improve career opportunities for young people. The West of England Careers Hub will enable participating schools to strengthen links with employers and to work with trained volunteers from the business community, who are known as enterprise advisers. Each school involved will receive up to £3,500 a year. Among those taking part are Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, Bristol Brunel Academy, Digitech Studio School and St Brendan’s Sixth Form College. The careers hub, launched on September 20, will initially work with 25 schools and colleges from across Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. It already has 49 enterprise advisers and is looking for more. If you are interested in getting involved please contact enterprise@ westofengland-ca.gov.uk.
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Joining forces with Japan THREE students from Digitech Studio School in Warmley took part in a cultural exchange with high school students from Japan. They stayed in student halls at the University of Cambridge and were involved in university level scientific workshops with visitors from Tokyo. Lewis Wild, Rohan Dewan and Mahir Saciid shared rooms with the Japanese students, exchanged cultural traditions and participated in research at the university. Lewis said: “The UK-Japan Young Scientists Workshop was an amazing opportunity in which I was privileged to take part.” Rohan said: “One of the best things was being able to meet new people and make new Japanese and English friends. I know I will keep in touch with them for a very long time. Staying in halls was a new experience for a lot of us but everyone was very welcoming and living in an active university environment showed us a glimpse of what university might be like.” Mahir said: “From doing this project I have gained a lot of knowledge of what the life of a university student and a research engineer would be like if I chose to pursue this career path. This experience has made me even more attracted to engineering.”
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National honour for Wellsway cricketers WELLSWAY School’s 1st XI cricket team are celebrating a national award for a victory achieved “in the true spirit of the game”. The accolade has come from the Forty Club, a team of adult cricketers who play matches every year against many of the best schools in the country and whose patron is HRH Prince Philip. Wellsway’s 2018 match against the Forty Club was memorable because star batsman George Wilshire scored 100 not out - his second century in successive seasons. It was a closely-fought contest; the opposition declared at 195-7 and Wellsway met the target, losing just three wickets and scoring the winning runs with just five minutes left of play. George, who left Year 13 this summer, was a student at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, one of the partner schools in the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust.
The team, with star player George Wilshire second from right, seated He was invited to Lord’s earlier this year in recognition of his 2017 century against the MCC and representatives of the school will be visiting Lord’s Cricket Ground to pick up the 2018 Forty Club Trophy. The team’s manager Richard May said he was glad to give boys
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behaviour on and off the field, and general turnout as well as teamwork, batting, bowling and fielding. The match report on the Forty Club website said: There was little doubt who was the man of the match with George Wilshire carrying his bat for 100 not out in an innings that was a pleasure to watch. The match itself was played very competitively but in the true spirit of cricket. The school were well supported by their master Richard May and the quality of cricket played by them was exceptional. As was their conduct and approach to the game which was one of real enthusiasm, a will to win and with good humour at all times.” Mr May said: “I am utterly delighted that the team has won this award and especially proud of the manner in which the boys played the game. It will be an honour to go to Lord’s to receive the award.”
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Ryan wows headteachers at national conference STUDENTS from a school for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health difficulties celebrated success at two award events. The youngsters, from Warmley-based New Horizons Learning Centre, took part in the ENGAGE creative awards, where students from across South Gloucestershire submitted photographs, short stories and poems. New Horizons put forward ten entries based on the theme 'Our World' and came away with two Gold prizes and one Silver. The three awards were all in the primary section, with Austin Allen (Y4) receiving Gold for his photo; Kody Paget (Y6) scooping Gold for his poem and Ben Wood (Y6) taking Silver for his poem. Further success came when the local authority-maintained school entered four students into the ENGAGE national awards for the first time, with three of the four entrants - Rio McLoughlin, Tom Scott and Ryan House -
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Sunday October 7 n 10.30-noon, Make a Bath Bomb with Bella Rock, Electic Gift Shop, Hanham. £20 (or £15 if booking with the Face Mask workshop, includes voucher to use on Bella Rock range). Price includes all tuition, materials and refreshments. Tickets to be booked in advance either by popping in or by searching for "Eclectic Gift Shop" on Eventbrite.
n 1-2.30 pm, Make a Face Mask with Bella Rock, Ecletic Gift Shop, Hanham. £15 (includes voucher to use on Bella Rock range). Price includes all tuition, materials and refreshments. Tickets to be booked in advance either by popping in or by searching for "Eclectic Gift Shop" on Eventbrite. Thursday October 11 n 6-9pm, make a tassel scarf for absolute beginners (basic garter stitch project) with Moloneymakes, Eclectic Gift Shop. £35 all materials provided including needles available to take home. Tickets to be booked in advance either by popping in or by searching for "Eclectic Gift Shop" on Eventbrite. Wednesday October 17 n 7-8.30pm, introduction to paper cutting with Karen Davies of Mustard Cuts. (Adults) Create your own 'Initial' paper cut - a perfect gift for someone special or keep for yourself. Electic Gift Shop, Hanham. £22 all materials provided including cutting mat and scalpel to take home. Tickets to be booked in advance either by popping in or by searching for "Eclectic Gift Shop"
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Saturday October 20 n Community Space Keynsham 20 October - the Ukulele Funhouse Orchestra in The Vicar Of Dursley. Fracking under St Ukes means uproar for the vicar! A music comedy - tickets £10 from Keynsham Council Office Thursday October 25 n 7-9pm. Talk “The Future for Organic Growing? - opportunities and challenges” with James Campbell, chief executive of Garden Organic. The Station (in the dance studio), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG. Visitors £5 / AOG members £2. www. groworganicbristol.org www. facebook.com/avonorganic secretaryaog@gmail.com October 29 - November 2 n Hanham High Street Pumpkin Trail. Free event. Activity packs to be collected from Eclectic Gift Shop, High Street, Hanham. Hanham High Street Pumpkin Trail. Free event. Activity packs to be collected from Eclectic Gift Shop, High Street, Hanham. Tuesday October 30 n 6-7.30pm, Halloween puppet making spooktacular with Dixon Does Doodles, ages 5-12. £10. Eclectic Gift Shop.Tickets to be booked in advance either by popping in or by searching for "Eclectic Gift Shop" on Eventbrite. Wednesday October 31 n 4-6pm, free Halloween Grotto. Come and meet our Wicked Witch and play Trick or Treat. Eclectic Gift Shop, High Street, Hanham.
Regular events 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
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n Longwell Green Music Society, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Fortnightly. The club meet every fortnight on a Monday evening to listen to a range of good recorded music from Bach to Gershwin. Contact Sheila Hufford Telephone 0117 932 3141. 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 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 Pilates, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 10am-10.55 and 11.15am to 12.15, Contact
Hanham Library What’s On Hanham photographic society are holding a Free Photo Clinic on Tuesday 11th September 2018 at Hanham Library between 2:004:00pm. Why not come along and talk to some very experienced members and learn more about your camera including aperture, shutter speed and even program modes. Elements of composition and how they can be used to create a more satisfying image can also be covered. So drop in with your camera to get some first-hand help. Mondays 10:15-10:45 (except Bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning
Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time for Preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning 11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday 11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft Group Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning Saturday Monthly Events September 15th Chatterbooks (KS2) Please ask
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October, 2018 Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n 10.30 -11.15am, Zumba Gold, low impact, St Aidan's Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. gets results. TRY FOR FREE: Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Low Impact Zumba Fitness, 6.15 - 7.15pm St Aidans Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ Cost: £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Mature Movers, Gentle Exercise Class, 10am - 11am, for more information please contact Alison, Longwell Green Community Centre, 0117 9323722 n Low Intensity Exercise Class, for those living with long term health conditions, please contact please contact Alison, Longwell Green Community Centre, 0117 9323722
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n Hanham Tennis Club – Club Night Tennis – 7.00pm – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm4pm, every week. For further information: Contact Janet, 0117 932 3643 n Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner class in Kingswood Community Centre ,11am. Come along to a free first class to find out more. www. taoist.org/uk for more info or call Crispin on 07407 175127 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 Oldland Parish Council, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm, n Ballroom Dancing with Terry, Longwell Green Community Centre, 6pm-10pm, every week. For further information: Contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071 or email: terrysdanceschool@blueyonder. co.uk n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 9am1pm, every week. For further information: Contact Lucy 07444
739200 n Real Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 9.30am-11am every week, cost £6.80 per class. Contact: Sarah Buscemi on 0117 9327533 Diet and fitness classes. Aerobic exercise suitable for all levels and abilities. n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Yoga, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10.15am11.30am. Contact: Vivien Tallis on 07801550842. Gentle stretches to improve flexibility, relaxation and well being - Drop in sessions. Suitable for beginners 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 Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite. 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Please contact Natasha on 07515 460052. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. Warm friendly group - everyone welcome. n Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk 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 Weight Watchers, Hanham Tabernacle United Reform Church, 9.30-10.30am, every week Contact Alice on 07904745331. 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 Tuesday Club - Longwell Green Community Centre - 1:45-3:45pm Entertainments and outings. Further information contact Pauline 01179 322553
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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 Bath Approach Course Seniors Golf Club are looking for new members for the Winter season. If you enjoy golf, are in the 55+ age group please come and join us. No handicaps necessary, male and female members welcome. We are a small friendly amateur club and play on a Tuesday morning. If you would like to join us simply come along to the Bath Approach Course on a Tuesday morning at around 0900hrs and have a chat and find out further information. 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
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n Dementia Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.3012pm, Every week. n Longwell Green Probus Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am. 1st Wednesday of each month. Fully and semi retired men welcome for fellowship and activities and coffee. Contact Brian on 0117 9604 124 n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am,. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or Ali 07837 548913. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly. n 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 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 Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 12.30-4.30pm, Every Week. For further information please contact Rosa on 0117 932 373 n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 9am-1pm, every week. please contact Lucy 07444 739200 n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email
19 hanhamhistory@gmail.com n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre 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 alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other - such that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. n Weight Watchers, Longwell Green Scout Hut, Longwell Green Comunity Centre, 6.15-7.15pm. Contact Alice on 07904745331. 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 Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Aimed at lower impact with the option to do higher impact. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk 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 8pm, Jive Fusion: Dance classes for beginners upwards mixing LeRoc, ballroom, latin, salsa and stroll. Community Centre, The Arch, High Street, Kingswood, BS15 4AB. Tutor Derek Knapman 07549 590269. £6 on the door or six sessions for £20. n Hanham Tennis Club Wednesday evening beginners session coaching from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Fully qualified LTA coaching. New players welcome. See http://hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 4pm-9pm, every week. please contact Lucy 07444 739200
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n WHAT’S ON n Hanham Photographic Society meet at Hanham Methodist Church every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm New members welcome whether experienced or beginner. Visit hanhamphoto.org.uk for more information.
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n Stroke Conversation Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 1.30-3pm, every week. n Fitness Pilates class with Real Fitness with Sarah, every Thursday, 10-11am at Longwell Green Community Centre. Everyone welcome! For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, Phipps Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm, every week. For further information: Contact Brian at lwgbadminton@blueyonder. co.uk n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Longwell Green Orchestra, Longwell Green Community Centre, Ellacombe Room, 7.30pm, every week. This community based orchestra plays mainly light classical music for many local groups, senior citizens clubs and charities in the South West. For further information: Contact Graham on 07972 844073, or email contact@longwellgreenorchestra. net n Avon Scale Model Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.3010.30pm, every third Thursday of the month. n Line Dancing, Longwell Green Community Centre, 8pm-10.30pm, every week. For further information please Contact Claire, on 0117 967 7246. 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 Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.30am and 11.30am. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Contact Kate 07979 494964. n Zumba Fitness, 9.30 - 10.30am, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www.zumbainbristol.co.uK n Zumba GOLD - lower impact zumba, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre . Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www.zumbainbristol.co.uk n Tiny Tutus, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 10am10.30am. Contact Andrea Spearing on 07969265115 or email: tinytutusbris@outlook.com. Royal Ballet Registered Teacher. 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 Learn to Dance the Ballroom Way, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7pm-7.30pm. Contact David Biggs on 01179782667. at 7:30pm n Modern Sequence Dance Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 7.45pm-11pm, cost £3 per person, £12 per annum and HCC membership. Contact Robin on 0117 9563151. Modern ballroom, Latin and old time sequence dancing. All new sequences taught as well as old favourites - with professional teacher David Biggs (IDTA). Some knowledge of dancing essential.
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n Stand Up Reach Out Social Group, weekly activities, 2pm 4pm, please contact Longwell Green Community Centre, 0117 9323722 n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Contact Kate 07979 494064. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. 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 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.We are a self help lace group that actively promotes lace through the making of traditional and contemporary bobbin, crocheted, knitted, needle, tatted lace and crafts associated with lace. n Weight Watchers, Warmley Community Centre, 10am, every week. Contact Alice on 07904745331. 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 Hanham Tennis Club – Adult coaching for club players, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, fully qualified LTA coaching followed by Club Night Tennis – 7.30 – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. Hanham Library events Come and help us celebrate Libraries Week. Meet a Librarian event Thursday October 11, 10.30-noon Mondays • 10.15-10:45 (except bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschoolers • Coffee Morning, 10.30-12 Tuesdays • 10.30-11 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time Preschool children Coffee Morning, 10.30-12 • Adult Reading Group First Tuesday, 11:30-12:30
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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 are a very friendly group who love to sing all manner of music. We rehearse at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, then tea. Contact 07971015848.
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n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, Cost £2.50 a week and HCC membership. For further information please contact Jane on 0117 967 4439 n Members’ Bar & Quiz Night, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-11pm, last Friday of the month. n Ballroom Dancing with Terry, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm-10pm, every week. For further information please contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071or email terrysdanceschool@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre 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 Country Lines “A Line Dance Disco”, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, Monthly 8pm-11.45pm. Cost £5. Contact Clare on 01179677246 or email:clarelines@tiscali.co.uk. n Chair Exercise - Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1pm-1.45pm. Contact • Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday, 11.30-12.30 Thursdays • 3.45-5pm FREE Adult Craft Group Every Saturday • 10am-noon Coffee Morning Saturday Monthly Events • October 27 FREE Bookwurms (KS3) 10.30-11.30 every 4 weeks • October 13 FREE Chatterbooks 10.30-11.30 • 20 October, FREE Lego Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in) 10.30-11.30 every four weeks
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n WHAT'S ON Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www.zumbainbristol.co.uk. n Longwell Green Women’s Institute, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30-10.00pm, every third Friday of the month. Ffi WI House Tel: 0117 9864782 n Zumba GOLD, lower impact Zumba 10 - 10.45am @ Cadbury Heath Hall, School Road, BS30 8EN (next to co-op, Lamb pub and the library) £3.50 for everyone Contact Philomena on 07966 373089 www.zumbainbristol.co.uk 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 or Reg 0117 9652229 n Finding Balance Yoga, 9.30am - 10.30am, Longwell Green Community Centre, please contact Joanne Tyler, 07747533182
Saturdays n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community
Centre, 7.30PM-11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 0117 967 4439. n What If Minis, Orchard Rooms St Annes Church, 10am-12. Find us on facebook or contact 07837181863. n Hanham Tennis Club - Junior coaching on Saturdays 9-11am Fully qualified LTA coaching. http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk
Sundays n Junior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am. n Senior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am. n Mustard Tree Community Church, Longwell Green Community Centre, Calafornia Suite, 10.30am, every week. Ffi visit www.themustardtree.com n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am12.30pm, every week.Contact Rosa, on 0117 932 3737. n Hanham Tennis Club Club Afternoon Tennis. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Junior Girls’ Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 1pm. n Senior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2.30pm
n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, 11am. For details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre Hanham Abbots Parish Council will hold full council meetings at Longwell Green Community Centre until the end of 2018 when meetings will resume at Hanham Hall.
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. Facebook: www. facebook.com/HandprintsBristol/ or visit our website www. handprintslongwellgreen.co.uk
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Salon's in the pink for charity A KINGSWOOD hair and beauty salon is hosting a 'big pink' charity fundraiser in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Charisma Hair & Beauty, in the Kingsway, are welcoming guests to join them for nibbles, prosecco, raffle prizes, hair and makeup demos and butlers in the buff.A DJ will also be on hand to play plenty of tunes to keep the party spirit going. Tickets are £10 and the salon is hoping to raise £4,000. On the same day the salon will launch a new hair loss clinic. The salon's Ophelia and Becca said: "At Charisma we recognise and fully understand the importance of the hair loss and how it can cause devastation to any woman's world. "Our aim is to provide bespoke hair solutions with the latest techniques to suit all women and their situation and regain confidence." For tickets please contact Charisma on 0117 967 4040.
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Men urged to talk about women’s cancers
OVER 21,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every year* but awareness of symptoms is still very poor according to leading cancer charities. Now, as a follow on of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, which ran throughout September, campaigners are calling on people to open up and discuss the subject – and they mean men as well as women. “Cancer doesn’t just affect the person with the disease – it affects everyone connected to that person - that means it is much more than just a ‘woman’s problem’,” according to Mr Amit Patel, a Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynae-oncologist at Spire Hospital in Bristol. “Women and men need to be more aware of what is normal because this is the only way they will be able to tell when something is wrong. As with all cases of cancer the quicker it is detected the better the treatment outcomes,” he added. Mr Patel said: “The lack of basic
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cervical screening programme is very effective way of preventing cervical cancer. Cancer of the vulva: The vulva is a woman's external genitals including the lips surrounding the vagina (labia minora and labia majora), the clitoris, and the Bartholin's glands (two small glands each side of the vagina). Symptoms can include a persistent itch, pain, soreness or tenderness in the vulva. You should also look out for ulcer, raised and thickened patches of skin that can be red, white or dark or any lumps or wart-like growths. Vaginal cancer: A rare form of cancer with around 260 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. The most common symptom of vaginal cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding although smelly or bloody vaginal discharge, pain during sex or pain when urinating can also be indicators, as can irregular or heavier periods. *Figures from Cancer Research UK
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The adorable puppy who could save a life
MEET DJ the black Labrador. He might look cute but this little pup has far more serious business to think about - one day he could save owner Hermione's life. For the 16-week-old pooch is in training to become a 'Hypo Hound', an assistance dog which alerts owners living with Type 1 diabetes to dangerous changes in their blood sugars. Hermione Wheeler, 14, was diagnosed with the potentially fatal condition when she was just eight years old. She has been hospitalised twice and nearly lost her life. Once DJ is fully trained he will be able to detect both 'hypos' - dangerously low blood sugar levels - and 'hypers' - when blood sugar levels are too high. Mum Amy Wheeler, 38, said Hermione, a pupil at Downend School, has really struggled managing her condition. She has to test her blood every two hours and check her insulin levels each time she eats. "Two years ago Hermione was in Bristol Children's Hospital for a week. Her key tone levels were 12 - that's dangerously high. It wasn't until I brought her home that it hit me that she could have died. "Unfortunately, Hermione really suffers on a daily basis. I know diabetic children who inject three units of insulin three times a day and they are level and can deal with it. But Hermione's bloods are all over the place, and she really struggles. "I live in fear every day, especially now she's a teenager, that she could end up back in hospital." DJ has been living with the family since August and he has bonded really well with Hermione and her family, including step-dad Leighton, brother Herbie and sisters Grace and Daisy. The Kent-based charity Hypo Hounds will visit every few months to help train DJ to what is known as 'Gold Award' standard, where he is fully able to detect chemical changes within Hermione's body and alert her before she has hypoglycaemia or a 'hypo', where her blood sugar changes. Hermione can then test her blood and either have
Teenager Hermione Wheeler with her Hypo Hound puppy DJ something to eat or drink water, depending on whether her levels are low or high. Amy, with the support of her rugby club Chipping Sodbury RFC, has launched a massive fundraising mission in order to pay back as much as possible of the £12,000 it costs the charity to train DJ. She initially set a target of £4,000, the minimum required by the charity, but Amy is so grateful to them, she wants to cover the full cost. Recently, a 30-strong group from the club, along with Hermione and DJ, raised £857 when they trekked 16.5 miles Clifton Down railway station to their home ground. A further £800 has been raised by the rugby club, and Hermione's personal fundraiser to swim the length of the channel in stages looks set to raise more than £1,400. Amy said: "We want to raise awareness, as well as money. A lot of people don't understand what Type 1 diabetes is. It's not brought on by lifestyle, like Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 has nothing to do with Hermione eating too many sweets or the wrong foods. "If she keeps having as many hypos has she's been having, she could lose her eyesight, go deaf, lose her feet or have a heart attack. Not having your bloods under control can do so many horrendous things to your body. "I want to raise as much
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Hanham-based artist Marylane Barfield will be awarded an Honorary Membership to the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in early November. Marylane was born and educated in Michigan USA. She took a Fine Arts Degree at Michigan State University, followed by graduate work at University of Michigan, and the Arts Students League in New York. She came to the UK in 1965 to be Head of the Art OF THE MONTH Department at the American School in London. She also studied art history at Birkbeck College, University of London. She married Archaeologist and Reader Dr. Lawrence Barfield in 1969 and moved to Birmingham where Dr Barfield taught at University of Birmingham. She studied painting at Bournville College in Birmingham and taught at Small Heath School as well as working in adult education. She was elected an Associate Member of the RBSA in 1990, and a full member in 1993. She was president of the RBSA 1995-2001. During her presidency the RBSA moved to a new gallery in the Jewellery Quarter. Marylane was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Aston University in 2002. Marylane’s work is divided between life figure, portrait and landscape. She is also interested in painting interior scenes of buildings that reveal the people who inhabit the space. In all her work she strives for truth and honesty. Her work is in pastel, oil, and acrylic mediums and can be seen in the Artime Gallery on Hanham High Street.
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DUE to relocation we need an MD to drive the band forward. The Band has reorganised and recruited several new players and now we need an enthusiastic conductor that can take us forwards. Our standard is between a training band and a fourth section band, we undertake an active schedule of concerts and community based events. This could be someone with experience, or your first conducting role all we ask is commitment and drive to help the band progress. Could this be you? As always we are community based and our current engagement
list reflects our support of our local community: • 23rd September – Harvest Service Westerleigh Church • 29th September – Summerhill St. George Evening Engagement • 11th November – Warmley Remembrance Day Service 11.00 am • Siston 100th Anniversary Beacon Lighting Ceremony • 24th November – Reg Hall Memorial Concert 7pm Hanham Tabernacle • 2nd December – Stapleton Baptist Church 11.00 am. • St Stephen’s Carol Service 6.30 pm • 14th December – Temple Meads 4.30pm carol playing. • 15th December – Summerhill St. George Evening Engagement • 21st December – Temple Meads Carols from 4.30 pm Please let me know if you require any further information regarding the band or Reg Hall. Claire Drummond Crofts End Silver Band Band Contacts: Denise 07944 887979 Claire 07421 386860
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Fancy a fiery challenge? KINGSWOOD-based charity Jessie May is inviting supporters to walk on fire this Bonfire Night to help raise money. The children’s hospice charity is encouraging individuals to take on the fiery challenge this November to help fund their nurses who support local terminally ill children and their families. Supporters are invited to take part in the firewalk on November 5 at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, who will be hosting their annual fireworks display and funfair. Jessie May community fundraiser Helen Mackie said: "It’s safe to say we are all fired up for this exhilarating fundraising challenge! This is without a doubt the shortest sponsored walk Jessie May will offer – and also the hottest! "Bonfire Night brings the whole family together, and this year we want to make it even more exciting, and really turn up the heat. Those taking part in the firewalk will have two hours of training before taking on the coals, which will be led by Blaze Firewalking, the charity firewalking experts. "It costs £10 to register for the firewalk, and we ask that firewalkers raise a minimum of £100 for taking on the challenge in support of Jessie May." All firewalkers will have free entry to the event at the adventure park. Firewalkers must arrive for 5pm on the evening ahead of the firewalk training. Gates open to the public at 5pm, with the firewalk display taking place at around 7.15pm. The minimum age for firewalkers is 14, with parental consent required for all 14 and 15 year olds. To register call Helen on 0117 958 2174, or email helen.mackie@ jessiemay.org.uk
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Taking to the stage
THE story of a famous murder from the 19th century is being brought to the stage by Kingswood Players this month. The group is performing Ladies in Retirement, by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham, at Kingswood Community Centre on Friday October 19 and Saturday October 20. Evening performances take place at 7.30pm and there will also be a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets, priced at £8 for adults and £7 for concessions, can be bought through the group’s website, www.kingswoodplayers.org, or its Facebook page.
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Hanham's Biggest bake day! PEOPLE in Hanham were out in force supporting Macmillan's annual coffee and cake fundraiser. The Macmillan Biggest Coffee Morning fun kicked off at a joint fundraiser between Friends of Samuel White's infants and Friends of Hanham Abbots juniors. Visitors took to the school hall to sample some of the impressive wares donated by parents and staff. Hanham Abbots headteacher Matthew Norcott judged the best cake from each school, which was won by Elta Woodham for the juniors and Monika Kowalska for the infants. Pupils helped make the hall look colourful by decorating cake and coffee-themed bunting. Sally Britton, chair of Friends of Samuel White's, said the event raised ÂŁ500 for Macmillan: "Thanks to everyone, all of the Star Bakers and the cake eaters, for helping to make our Macmillan coffee morning raise an unbelievable sum for a fantastic cause." Just around the corner, at Hanham Community Centre, another event was taking place, raising a whopping ÂŁ1,017. The fundraiser was organised by Hanham WI with the help of family and friends and attracted scores of visitors, all wowed by the vast array of cakes on offer. A book stall and raffle, which was full of prizes donated by local businesses and traders, helped boost funds. Maureen Parfrey, of Hanham WI, said she was staggered by the amount raised and wanted to thank everyone who had helped make it such a success. "It was incredible. I would like to acknowledge with grateful thanks the traders in Hanham who contributed so generously to the raffle as well as the friends of Macmillan for their cash donations, Hanham WI members, family and friends for making this event happen, Hanham Community Centre who kindly donated the venue, and to every person that attended the event."
Friends and committee members from Hanham WI rallied together to make sure the coffee morning was a huge success
Pupils Noah, Carys, Eleanor, Abel, Daisy and Dominic helped support a joint fundraiser between Friends of Samuel White's infants and Friends of Hanham Abbots Juniors. Inset: The three-layer cake won Star Baker for Elta Woodham, from the junior school
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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Evening WI THE Aerospace Museum at Filton, home to the now retired Concorde, was the scene of the latest visit by the group when 19 members and guests took part in a guided tour to see the iconic plane and allowed to follow in the footsteps find out more about its history and of world leaders, rock stars and development. royalty by stepping aboard the The visit showed us that the aircraft to get a feeling of what museum is much more than a travelling on board may have been home for this much-loved plane. like. This fascinating visit took us on a Our trip was rounded off in journey of transport through the true WI fashion with a visit to the ages from the beginnings of the museum restaurant for an excellent British and Colonial Aeroplane lunch. Company in 1910 all the way Vitrific – no not the latest through to the present day. computer game or pop group but We saw exhibits of horse-drawn a group of very talented artists tramcars, First and Second World who work out of a workshop in War planes, helicopters, the worldBath to produce exquisite jewellery famous Bristol car, missiles and and other pieces of artwork. Each even present-day communication piece is hand crafted and unique. satellites, all of which were built at Linda Curtis, Marian Hacking Bristol Aerospace. Gaines, Kathleen Hooker and Brigit The cherry on the cake though Baird are the ladies who make was the stunning centrepiece of up this group and who came to the museum exhibition – Concorde our September meeting to tell – residing at its spiritual home at us all about the ancient art of Filton. As part of the visit we were #17620-Bristol South-87x120-from15-19june18-PRINT.pdf enamelling, the medium in which 1
n BOOK REVIEW they mainly work. The ladies told us that between them they have a wealth of experience with qualifications in design and practical arts. They have exhibited at galleries and craft fairs in Bath and Bristol and offer workshop sessions for people with or without previous enamelling experience. They explained how the enamelling process works through a fusion of powdered glass on a metal surface at very high temperatures and brought along their own kiln to give us a practical demonstration. We were told that a characteristic of enamel is that it lasts indefinitely and does not lose its lustre. During the evening the ladies showed us examples of their work and members were able to buy some unique pieces Preparations are now well under way for the annual Autumn Fayre, which this year will take place on Saturday November 10 at Hanham Community Centre. 19/06/2018
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Thirteen, may not be a lucky number for some, but it certainly is for Peter James. This novel, the thirteenth in the Roy Grace series is really great. All the years of research, knowledge and experience make this a police procedural to die for! James is at the top of his game, and the story races along at a cracking pace. A young woman is found dead in her bath. Is it murder or suicide? Who are the mystery men caught on CCTV, visiting her flat? Is her husband, who has been her abuser in the past, the culprit? Woven into this, is the personal life of Grace. He has to bury his first wife, who has been found in Germany, after having been missing for ten years. Then he has to acquaint himself with the ten year old son, he hadn’t known existed. He is certainly a man, with a lot on his plate. This is a truly wonderful crime novel. I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. Joy, Hanham Library
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Leisure centres lead charity walk PEOPLE across South Gloucestershire have taken part in a 22-mile charity walk in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, hosted by the region’s Active Lifestyle Centres, saw staff members Dave Smele and Jim Rollo lead walkers on a route between each of the region’s five centres in Bradley Stoke, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Thornbury and Yate. The BIG Active Walk coincided with this year's National Fitness Day which aims to highlight the importance of leading healthier and active lifestyles. Jim, healthy lifestyle manager at the Active Centres and assistant manager at Bath City Football Club, said: "We’re always looking for ways to inspire healthy lifestyles and encourage members of the public to become more active, so it made sense for us to get the
Charity walkers stopped for quick break at Longwell Green's Active Lifestyle Centre community together, promote activity and also raise money for a good cause on National Fitness Day. "I’d like to thank everyone that took part in the BIG Active Walk or has donated towards our
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n LETTERS Don’t forget about the neighbours I FEEL I have to respond to your letter in the August edition of this publication regarding AEK Boko being a Community Asset to the local area. Whilst nobody would disagree that getting young people into sport is a good thing, the football club must remember that if it seen as a community asset then it must work with, and respect that community that was here before the football club! Nobody would also disagree that the playing field is in a much better overall condition than it used to be. However it is obvious that the football pitch outside the club house does get overused to the extent that when we are in the depths of winter the pitch gets very muddy and is unplayable and numerous matches are postponed. This also affects the other pitches which get waterlogged and unplayable too. Also, does anyone think of the residents in Greenbank and the adjoining side roads which
get clogged up with cars on pavements etc when all three football pitches are being used at the same time? What about the noise and anti social behaviour that gets generated from the clubhouse when in full swing? As for raising funds for charities, do not forget that all the time they are doing this, residents around the playing field are also affected and have to close their doors and windows to keep out the noise. Invariably when these matches are going on residents are unable to sit or use their gardens. Children have to be taken indoors in case of foul language! Do not forget that plenty of money goes into the Boko coffers too from the clubhouse bar. There also appears to be an arrogance around the football club following the overwhelming objections two years ago about the subject of erecting flood lights and associated building. Rather than have the plan rejected they withdrew the plan and now hide behind South Glos Council and various sporting bodies and present it again. Is this working with and listening to the community or just
n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY OUR September topic was Images of Change from the 1930s. Mike Britton described the changes in society from the 1930s to the present day, highlighting family life, transport, holidays, the effects of World War Two, food shortages etc. He also spoke about how people went about daily life and the differences compared with today, a look down memory lane at how we used to live. On October 2 our topic will be The Newport Medieval Ship, a fifteenth century sailing vessel discovered in 2002 in the city of Newport. Originally 116 feet long, she was capable of continental voyages. Surely unmissable! The Kingswood History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month 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 residents whose homes and properties border the field.
looking after their own interests? In summary, do not forget that anything that is done in or around Greenbank Playing Field is for the benefit of AEK Boko, not the
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n MESSAGE FROM OUR MP
Chris Skidmore MP for Kingswood
writes for Hanham & Longwell Green Voice AS a local man and with my constituency office on Hanham High Street, I was naturally delighted to join in the “Love Hanham High Street” campaign celebrating local independent shops and small businesses in
the area. High streets are often the beating heart and hub of the community, and we have a fantastic one here in Hanham; with its diverse shops and stores, it is a real meeting point for our community. This locally-led initiative will bring residents together in celebrating the success of our great High Street and promoting the local economy in Hanham. The group behind the campaign helped make the recent Easter Egg Hunt and summer fairs a success, and they are already busy working to organise their next events, with the upcoming Pumpkin Trail promising to be a hit with local families and children. I am also looking forward to hosting the Christmas Grotto in my office on the High Street this December as part of our Hanham Christmas Fair. I was also extremely pleased to hear that new measures to address dangerous driving and speeding near Lower Hanham Road are now being considered by South Gloucestershire Council. I welcome the proposed introduction of speed tables and speed cushions
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on the road near the Mount Hill Road junction, as well as a speed table near Tabernacle Road. These crucial road improvements are set to be introduced by 2019. I have been working with local residents on our campaign for road safety measures in the area for many years, especially after the tragic deaths of Ross and Clare Simons in 2013. Working alongside Ross and Clare’s families on the Justice 4 Ross and Clare campaign, and thanks to huge support from local residents, we were able to bring about positive changes to the law on dangerous driving, increasing the maximum penalty from 14 years to life imprisonment. I am therefore delighted to see that our campaign continues to bring safety improvements for our community after many years. These proposals are great news for local people, and they could help reduce traffic speeds and make our area safer for all. I was recently delighted to host my very first Wellbeing Fair on Friday September 28 at the Longwell Green Community Centre. Many organisations
attended and ran stalls, including Citizens Advice Bureau, the Alzheimer’s Society, the Stroke Association and many others. Blood pressure tests were offered to residents and Terry’s School of Dance for the elderly also gave a dance demonstration. As a local man and as the local MP I believe it is important for me to represent every member of our community. That is why I organised this Wellbeing Fair, to give older people in our area the opportunity to meet with local clubs and organisations, to discuss any issues they might have, and be informed about services they might be interested in or could benefit from. All local residents over 65 from around Hanham and Longwell Green were invited to this event, at which I helped to showcase our fantastic local services and provide helpful advice. For any information about any similar events I may be running in the future or for anything else, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me by phoning 0117 908 1524 or emailing chris. skidmore.mp@parliament.uk
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More success for GB Britton Bowls Club KINGSWOOD-based GB Britton Bowls Club finished their season on a high with more success on the green. Following their achievement in winning the Clarence Davey Cup the GB Britton A team went on to take the Bristol and District League 1 title. The title race went down to the last match of the season and in winning the championship the club broke Olveston’ s four-year stranglehold on the league. More success came when the GB Britton B team won the North East Bristol League Cup. In a closely contested final at St Anne’s Park the team beat Kingswood and Hanham, last year’s winners. After these latest successes Club Chairman Peter Coles said: “This has been a tremendous season for the club, culminating in an unprecedented treble. It is a fitting reward for the dedication and hard work of all club members.”
Successful GB Britton team with the league cup The club, which was founded in 1919, celebrates its centenary next year and is planning a number of events including
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Pumpkins, Pumpkins!
Join us for our heaviest and best carved pumpkin competition. Everyone’s welcome to join in and it’s free to enter. EARLIER this year we announced our new Pumpkin Competition on the weekend of 27th and 28th October and encouraged everyone to grow their own heaviest or perhaps monster pumpkin to enter. We also want to see who can carve the scariest ones, the spookier the better. The rules to our competition are quite easy to follow and we’d like to invite everyone to come along with their exhibits. Rule one for the heaviest pumpkin is that it must be home grown, there’s no rule two! If you’d like to enter the best carved pumpkin you can buy one from anywhere you choose but it must be carved before you enter, you can even put a light inside to make it look fearsome, but only battery types please. Of course, please take care when carving especially if children are around, they’ll be fascinated to see a scary face taking shape. If you’ve not carved before try a little research for ideas of the best faces and draw an outline for the eyes, nose and mouth with a felt marker to help guide you. And when you’ve scooped out the flesh put it to good use by making some delicious soup to share at your Hallowe’en party, there are lots of recipes to be found.
The saying goes, that the fun of entering a competition is always the best part and we agree, so come on have a go; the winner of the heaviest or best carved class each receives £10. Entry forms can be picked up from our Allotment Shop in Nicholas Lane, St. George, BS5 8TY or you can request one by email or telephone, full contact details at the end of this report. During the weekend of our competition all exhibits will be open for viewing between 9.00am and 12.30pm so bring the family and have a look round, you’ll be most grisly welcome, if you dare. As just mentioned pumpkins make great soups and if you’ve been lucky enough to grow some Butternut Squash these do as well. Both these will store well for several weeks in cool dry place so no need to use them all at once if you’ve some left after Hallowe’en. Garlic each day keeps Vampires away Our report this month may seem like it’s been written by Count Dracula himself and you may come across him or his legendary Vampires over the next few weeks ahead, and if you do there’s one sure fire solution to keep them both at bay – GARLIC. This happens to remind me, October is the start of the garlic planting season. There are various types and it’s worth taking time to discover which could suit your tastes best. The Elephant variety has a very mild flavour. The Softneck types are relatively easy to
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grow producing plenty of cloves and stores well. Hardneck varieties on the other hand produce fewer but larger cloves. But whatever your choice, their robust aromas will all help keep those black-caped fiends with awesome fangs away. Want a Plot?
If growing your own with fresh veg that can be harvested and cooked the same day all without air miles or chemicals is appealing, why not consider an allotment of your own? We have seven sites within the St. George area with plots that range in various sizes to meet everyone’s requirements. Call in and enquire of any vacancies we have or use our contact details below, we’ll be delighted to help and you could be up and running with your own plot quickly. Bristol East Allotments Association. Nicholas Lane, St. George. BS5 8TY. Email: beaanews@gmail.com or call 0117-932-5852. www.bristoleastallotments.com.
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n VETS' ADVICE
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With modern living and mild winters, flea infestations can occur at any time of the year. It is much easier to prevent fleas than it is to combat an invasion. Once a flea infestation has been established, it can take weeks to clear, so avoiding the problem in the first place is key. The best way to avoid fleas is by giving your pets regular preventative treatment so that they, and your home, are constantly protected. If you think you may have a problem with fleas, speak to your vet practice, or book in for a free appointment with one of our
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nurses who will be happy to help. They will check your pet for fleas* and give you all the advice you need for a flea-free home. It is estimated that 95% of flea eggs, larvae and pupae live in your home environment, not on your pet. For each adult flea on your pet, there could be a minimum of 20 developing in the environment - usually in your carpets and furnishings. If your pet does have fleas, the first step will be to treat them with the appropriate veterinary treatments that are proven to be effective and safe. All pets in your home will need to be treated. Be sure to get advice from your vet practice as some products can be toxic if given to the wrong pets. Wash and treat all bedding and use an insecticide spray (available at your surgery) that will kill the fleas and larvae living in your house. This could be a challenge if your pet has the run of the house -
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• No job too small • No VAT • City & Guilds Qualified • 35 yrs experience • Fully insured From a tap to replacement radiators to full bathroom installs
1/4 Load 1/4 £89 1/4 Load Load £89 £89 Half Half £139 Half Load Load Load £139£139 3/4 Load 3/4 £179 3/4 Load Load £179£179
Mobile: 07908 267921 Office: 01179 048512
Full Load Full £199 Full Load Load £199£199
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We load and clear rubbish/junk from houses Flats, Sheds, Attics, Gardens etc etc No job too small - we even clear single items Cheaper than a skip and we load no VAT
Our services: n 24 hours Emergency plumbing and heating n Boiler installation n Boiler fault detect and repair n All aspects of heating repair n Bathroom installation n We are Worcester, Vaillant and ideal installer n Boiler install from £950 with filter and chemicals.
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