Hanham & Longwell Green Voice October 2019 by Emma Cooper

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Disabled driver fined for parking outside his home

I've got a blue badge - but at times I'm in too much pain to move car A DISABLED Hanham resident has been slapped with more than £500 in fines for parking outside his home. Paul Morgan has chronic emphysema and gets out of breath if he walks too far. It means he has no choice but to park on the single yellow lines outside his home in Holmwood. Although there are unrestricted spaces at the end of his cul-de-sac, these are often taken by people parking there while they use the local shops. Paul, 57, who only moved in a year ago, regularly accumulates fixed penalty notices and at the last count estimated the fines amount to around £520. He has pleaded with South Gloucestershire Council to do away with the yellow lines and introduce a residents' parking scheme instead but his request has so far fallen on deaf ears. The unemployed painter said: “There are single yellow lines each side of the road but at the end of the cul-de-sac there's no parking restrictions. “The problem is that people park there who don't live in this street so the residents, some Turn to Page 3

Why Alistair's haircut cost £50 It was a cruel cut for Alistair Dawes, who did not realise parking restrictions had come in outside The Corner Chop in Warmley. PAGE 6

Gift shop set for national spotlight Eclectic Gift Shop in Hanham High Street has been honoured as one of the country's best small businesses and will feature in a national campaign. PAGE 9

'Act now' call on river path peril Violet, nine, and Imogen, eight, both in Year 4, eye up the cakes at a Macmillan fundraiser at their Hanham school: Report: Page 13

Hanham is being cut off from the rest of Bristol because of the failure to make a cycle path alongside the river Avon safe for families, says a mum. PAGES 10 and 11

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Trust helps prevent holiday hunger THE kitchens of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy in Oldland Common turned out 19,000 packed lunches in six weeks to make sure children did not go hungry. Zest, the catering arm of Wellsway Multi Academy Trust, led a massive group of volunteers for the Feeding Bristol initiative in the school summer holidays. Catering operations manager Claire Mansri and SBL catering manager Bev Smith took delivery of food from the charity FareShare South West and supervised the making of sandwiches to fill 500 lunch bags a day. Many volunteers came from city firms, organised by Feeding Bristol, but a number of people connected to the Trust and its schools also got involved.

“We provided a total of 87 volunteer days - 63 adults and 24 children,” said Mrs Mansri. Volunteers collected the meals daily and distributed them around the city to children at playschemes and at activity sessions in libraries, community centres and parks. FareShare South West also supplied food at many holiday clubs so that children and adults could cook meals, meaning that about 50,000 children and their families benefited. Tim Howes, business director of Wellsway MAT, said: “We are very proud of Zest for stepping up to support this vital service for families in need in Bristol. Well done to Claire and Bev and to all the volunteers who gave up their time to help children in need.”

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Disabled driver racks up £500 in parking tickets From Page 1 who are disabled like me, have difficulties parking. “I'm not the only one to have parking tickets, even carers who have come to care for disabled residents have got them.” Paul and fellow residents, who are all over the age of 55, petitioned the council for action but the authority says proposals for a residents' parking scheme in Holmwood have not “scored highly enough”, although the authority has not ruled out such a scheme in the future. Paul, who is registered disabled, said he has now paid most of the fines after he was threatened with a visit from bailiffs. “Most have been paid apart from one. There was nothing I could do as I didn't want the bailiffs coming round knocking on the door. I can't easily afford it but I had no choice.” Paul said he plans to continue parking outside his house. “I don't want to get any more tickets but I don't see any other option but to park outside my house. I've parked in the spaces at the end of the road a few times but most of the time it's too busy. My breathing isn't good and to walk from the end of the road to my house,

isn't good for me. “I've got a blue badge and put that on my windscreen for three hours but sometimes I'm in too much pain to move my car. It's crazy that you can't park outside your house when you have a disability. “I think it's disgusting the council won't introduce residents' parking. They get a lot of revenue from parking tickets in this road so I don't think they care.” A spokesperson for South Gloucestershire Council said: “We are aware of the concerns raised about parking on Holmwood. We are required to manage road use for all road users, including local residents and those who drive through the area and may wish to

use local shops. “Changing road markings or setting up an enforceable residents parking scheme is a lengthy process and requires very significant input in terms of both funding, consultation and legal process. The process of reviewing traffic management for an area takes in excess of 12 months, we rarely look at single sites as it is often more effective to review an area rather than an individual street. An area-wide review covering the ward of Hanham was completed relatively recently, with changes implemented in October 2017, although this did not include proposals for residents parking in Holmwood. “Following previous discussions with Mr Morgan and a petition to the council, a proposal to introduce a residents parking scheme has been developed and may be considered for inclusion in the capital programme, however we need to balance our resources against priorities across the road network and to date it has not scored highly enough to be selected.” The spokesperson added that the scheme remains available for selection as part of the 2020/21 capital programme but if it's not chosen then, it will remain available for possible future selection.

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MP Chris backs campaign to help twins A MUM campaigning for a drug which could help her twin girls lead a normal life has won support from MP Chris Skidmore. Leanne Barnett's twin daughters Olivia and Ruby have rare genetic condition called phenylketonuria - known as PKU – which means their bodies can't break down protein properly. The girls, who are two, have to stick to such a strict diet it means every day life is fraught with anxiety. If the twins exceed their quota, their protein levels will rocket and long-term this can cause brain damage, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression and behavioural problems. Leanne, along with husband Peter, are campaigning for a drug called Kuvan to be made more widely available. The problem is that the drug is so expensive it is rarely available on the NHS. Leanne has been told it could cost £100,000 a year for both girls. Leanne, who lives in Kingswood, has now taken her case to MP Chris Skidmore as she hopes the government can put pressure on drug manufacturer BioMarin to make Kuvan more affordable to the

people with this rare condition. I really appreciated meeting with her and learning about the many challenges Leanne’s twin daughters and her family face every single day. “As a father myself, I can appreciate how hard it must be to raise children and have to deal with the impact of PKU at the same time. I look forward to supporting Leanne in her campaign to raise awareness of PKU and will be taking this up with my ministerial colleagues as soon as possible.” Leanne is encouraging people to sign a petition to reduce the cost of Kuvan. So far, more than 17,000 people have put their names to the petition, which was started by Gateshead mum Barbara McGovern whose son Archie has the condition.

Leanne and Peter Barnett with MP Chris Skidmore NHS so sufferers can get it on prescription. Chris said that being a father himself helped him understand how the condition must impact on leading a normal family life. Chris, who recently met the couple at his office in Hanham, said: “I was delighted to meet with my constituent Leanne recently to discuss

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Fifty quid for a haircut ... it's parking mad!

A MAN has been landed with a parking ticket even though he has parked in the same spot regularly for 24 years. Alistair Dawes, 55, has been visiting the Corner Chop barbers in High Street, Warmley for a trim every few weeks since 1995 and always parks in the same spaces, outside the Post Office in nearby Tower Road North. But he discovered he had fallen foul of the law when he returned to his car after his latest haircut. Awaiting Alistair was a Fixed Penalty Notice on his windscreen. When he checked for signs he discovered that a residents' parking scheme was in force. Alistair, who sells lorry and bus tyres, is not contesting the ticket as he knows he shouldn't have parked there but wants to warn other motorists. He said: “I couldn't believe it when I saw the parking ticket. I looked up for a sign and saw it said residents' parking and thought 'how long has that been there?' “I have patronised the same gentlemen’s barber in Warmley since it opened in 1995 and for the past twenty-four years have parked my car in the same spaces in Tower Road North outside the Post Office, a shop I have frequently used during that time. “I started getting my hair cut

when the current owner was the trainee. I would hazard a guess that I have spent somewhere in the region of £3,000 supporting the local business community in that shop alone in the last twenty-four years.” Alistair was told to cough up £35 within 14 days or his fine would go up to £70. “It's worked out at 50 quid for a haircut! I was only gone for 30 minutes. The ticket was timed at 12.41pm which was about the time I went to the barbers. The parking attendant must have seen me and could have wandered along to tell me that the spaces are residents' parking.” Knowing he couldn't contest the notice, Alistair immediately went into the Post Office to pay the fine. “It's ironic that you can pay the fine in the Post Office which is losing business because people can no longer park outside it,” he said. “The proprietor himself was very apologetic and explained that he and his family are at loggerheads with the council over this issue.” Alistair is from Keynsham but moved to Longwell Green in 1990 and started going to the Corner Chop a few years later. He was so happy with the service he received, he decided

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to continue to use them when he moved to Brislington in 2005. “I want to inform other honest shoppers in Warmley not to fall foul of this greedy council. "I only hope that my £35 is spent by social services where it might help a senior citizen, a person with mental heath issues or a person with a physical disablement.” A spokesman for South Gloucestershire Council said: “Parking restrictions have been in place along Tower Road North since 2017, after concerns were raised by local residents about inappropriate parking blocking access to driveways and creating a road safety risk.

“The restrictions included a combination of double yellow lines, residents permit parking (Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm), plus a limited waiting restriction outside of the post office (limiting parking to 20 minutes between 8am to 6pm, Mondays to Saturdays – no return within an hour). Members of the public and local businesses were consulted and signs were put in place to make people aware of the restrictions.” The council has been reviewing waiting restrictions in the area. Feedback from the public will be considered before a final decision is made in the coming weeks.

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Victory is close in battle over footpath WALKERS and residents are set The driveway from Goldney Avenue to win the right to claim a narrow driveway as a public footpath after developers allegedly cut down trees and blocked it with branches. The route, between garages at the rear of Goldney Avenue in Warmley, has been used unofficially as a cut-through for at least 68 years, councillors were told. Residents asked for the track to be designated a footpath after the adjoining site was sold by Merlin there are none. committee on Thursday, Housing Society in March 2018 Councillors were told the garage September 12, said: “A substantial and the new owners submitted a area on the route was currently amount of user evidence has planning application to turn the fenced off. been submitted in support of the garages into homes with no public Over the past 12 months, the application and whilst half the access through it to reach the owners have twice unsuccessfully users are concentrated around nearby Dramway path. applied for planning permission to Goldney Avenue, the other half are South Gloucestershire Council’s demolish the garages and turn the from various other roads in public rights of way and site into housing. the area.” commons registration (PRoW) Both applications — first for eight The report said: “According to sub-committee has approved the houses in September last year local residents, the new owner cut request, which will now go out to a and then for seven properties in down several trees in April 2018 six-week notice period. February 2019 — were withdrawn and blocked the claimed route with Any objections will be reported after planning officers said they branches. back tohp members, while the order1 26/03/2019 could not 11:33 supportPage them.1 “These were removed by local Abbey ads AW.qxp_Layout will be automatically confirmed if A report to the PRoW subresidents to regain access.

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“In September 2018, an outline planning application was submitted to develop the garage area for housing. “The planning application made no provision for public access through the site to reach The Dramway footpath and this prompted local residents to question the status of the claimed route.” It said the applicant of the public footpath had served notice on the garage site’s landowner but that no response had been received. The owners of five adjoining properties did respond and provided evidence from their title deeds that they had a private right to use the access way to reach the back of their houses. But the report said no statement had been lodged with the council to “refute any presumption of dedication”. Story by Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Cat killing: man arrested

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Story of Hanham - an encore

A MAN from Longwell Green has been arrested after a cat was killed and mutilated. Police carried out an investigation into the incident, which happened in Cadbury Heath during the weekend of September 21/22, and discovered reports of a number of similar incidents during the past month. A man in his 20s has been arrested and released under investigation. Police enquiries into the incident are continuing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police, quoting reference 5219224048

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The subject of the September talk in the Kingswood Heritage Museum 2019 series was the story of Hanham, and the speakers were Roger Windsor and Roy Crew of the Hanham Local History Society. The event proved so popular that people were turned away, so a second presentation was put on two weeks later. Roger (right) and Roy are pictured in front of what was again a full house.

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Gift shop chosen for national campaign A HANHAM shop which sells gifts and souvenirs of Bristol will be placed in the national spotlight as part of a campaign to encourage people to support local businesses. Eclectic Gift Shop has been selected as one of 100 trailblazing small businesses in the official count-down to Small Business Saturday, which takes place across the UK on December 7. The shop, in the High Street, is one of this year’s ‘Small Biz 100’, a selection of 100 small businesses chosen for their vibrancy and diversity. In the 100 days running up to Small Business Saturday, the campaign will spotlight each of the Small Biz 100, as part of its mission to celebrate small business success and encourage the nation to 'shop local' and support British small businesses. This year’s Small Biz 100 features a range of independent businesses each contributing to their communities and offering something different. Eclectic Gift Shop was founded in 2017 by Nicola Bartlett and provides an outlet for the Bristol’s small, creative businesses to sell their work in east Bristol all year round. The shop also runs a workshop space suitable for children and adults. Nicola, who co-runs the shop with Maggie Cousins, said: “We’re passionate about supporting small, independent businesses. It's been a huge success and we're incredibly proud to work with around 60 Bristol-based makers.

Nicola, Maggie and Duffy outside Hanham's Eclectic Gift Shop “It amazes us that people come to us from all over Bristol and that they are buying things that are sent all over the world. We work with the widest range of makers spanning the city. Our customers love learning about all the small businesses we work so closely with. “We're building real relationships with our customers and we genuinely strive to make a real difference within our community. “We’re thrilled to be nationally recognised as one of the UK’s best small businesses. It’s great for Hanham in east Bristol, it really puts Hanham on the map. We have been overwhelmed by support from

our wonderful customers and had a wonderful time attending a Blue Tie evening reception in London. We’re looking forward to celebrating our success with other small businesses at the House of Lords in December.” Hanham High Street actively celebrates Small Business Saturday every year by holding its annual Christmas market on Small Business Saturday to encourage everyone to shop local and support their local high street. Director of Small Business Saturday, Michelle Ovens MBE said: “Small Business Saturday’s increasing popularity means it was harder than ever to choose just 100 of this country’s

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Three Crowns to be turned into flats THE conversion of the historic Three Crowns pub in St George into nine flats has been agreed. Councillors voted in favour of the scheme after planning officers recommended approval. Residents were hopeful of saving the pub after a successful bid by community group Save The Three Crowns to get the building on Blackswarth Road designated as an Asset of Community Value, which can offer some protection against development. But Bristol City Council's development control committee unanimously granted permission on September 25. Following the meeting Anthony Hannan, chair of Save The Three Crowns, described the decision as a “fait accompli”. “The 200 year history of the pub was over in less than 20 minutes. All 60 objections made by residents were dismissed. It's a stitch up. We feel the planning department didn't serve the interests of the community, just the interests of the developer. We just weren't listened to." Mr Hannan said he did not blame the councillors for their decision to support the scheme. “People are very negative toward the council but not towards the councillors. “They were pushed to approve the plans." he said. Bristol City Council has been approached for a comment.

Peril on river path: A MUM is calling for action on a popular scenic cycle and walking route which ends suddenly forcing young families to cross a busy road. Annette des Forges often cycles with her 10-year-old son Nico along the River Avon near her home in Hanham, either heading to Trooper's Hill nature reserve or pedalling into the city centre. The route takes them past the back of Conham River car park but after 100 yards or so the path ends as the river widens, forcing people up to the main Conham Road. As there is no path or pavement to the left, they have to cross the road to reach the pavement on the opposite side. They then have to walk a further 200 yards before they can cross back where the riverside footpath starts again. This poses an even worse danger because the entrance to the path, at the start of Crews

Hole Road, is opposite a blind bend. Annette, a physiotherapist, said: “There's a bit of cycle path missing so you have to use the footpath on the other side of the road. There's two points where you are forced to cross the road and there's no crossing at either point. “You have to rely on your ears because the part where you have to cross to pick up the river path again is on a blind bend. There's no way to see if there's an oncoming car. “For families, especially those who want to walk with a pushchair or pram or who are cycling with children on bikes, it's very dangerous. The road is meant to be 20mph but cars go much faster than that.” Annette, who is half English and half German, said the only reason there's not been an accident is, ironically, because it is so dangerous. “It's so obviously dangerous

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Mum calls for action that people either avoid going there or are just so super, super careful and don't let go of their children's hands. It means it's very nerve-racking for people.” Annette said she believes the stretch is putting many families off enjoying the route. “I try to teach my son that you don't have to drive into town, you can cycle but the part where people have to cross the road will stop many people from doing that. It's dissecting Hanham from the rest of Bristol. “It's really beautiful here and more people should be able to experience it stress free. That's not the case at the moment.” Annette said there were a number of options the council could look at to make the route safer, including installing two sets of traffic lights or two zebra crossings. “The cheapest option would be to put a mirror up opposite the blind bend then people could see what was coming but it's not really an ideal situation.

“The council seems to find money to spend in other areas like Clifton. Just because we're on the outskirts doesn't mean we should have a lesser service. If the council wants to encourage cycling and get people to use the outdoors more, then they should be providing safe connections.” Until recently the route was even more perilous due to overhanging vegetation alongside the pavement, although this has now been cut back. Annette posted her dismay at the situation on the Facebook page Hanham Mums and received support for her campaign. One mum said: “I've been doing it for nine years, it's very dangerous...when I take kids along on bikes it's really dangerous to cross so I avoid now.” St George Troopers Hill councillor Fabian Breckels said: “Residents have approached me about the crossing at the end of Crews Hole Road and Conham

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Tasty treats for a good cause BOYS and girls from Hanham Abbots juniors and Samuel White's infants tucked into tasty treats during a fundraiser for Macmillan. The cake sale, which took place in the morning and after school, raised more than £400 for the cancer care charity. Rebecca Watson, from Friends of Hanham Primary Federation who organised the event, said: “Macmillan is a charity that has touched many of our school community in one way or another at some point. Macmillan is important to me personally as their nurses were involved in the care of my mum. It is wonderful that the school community raises funds so that Macmillan can continue to support individuals and their families through very difficult times. “It is also a great opportunity for parents to get together and meet over a cuppa and some delicious cake.”

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An afternoon to remember FAMILIES raised £57.70 when staff at Christchurch pre-school held a Macmillan coffee afternoon. The event marked deputy manager Sacha Edwards' 30th birthday and chair Katie Gingell's 40th birthday. The coffee morning also provided an opportunity to remember a former parent who passed away last year. The pre-school is now looking forward to its Christmas fayre on Sunday December 1 from 2-4pm.

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Maintenance boost for local schools SAMUEL White's infants and Cadbury Heath primary will benefit from a council investment to maintain their buildings. A total of £200,000 will be spent on curtain walling at Samuel White's, which will see an outer covering placed around the school to protect it from harsh weather. A further £135,000 will be spent on replacing the boiler plant and heating controls at Cadbury Heath Primary School. The projects are part of a series of maintenance improvements to school buildings at a number of primary schools across South Gloucestershire and includes new roofing, heating and water services, replacement electrical work and new windows. The investment totals more than £2 million in maintenance for this year and is part of a four-year programme of work totalling £7.5 million. Cabinet member for Schools, Skills and Employment Councillor Erica Williams said: “Improving educational standards in South Gloucestershire is our top priority and we want to make sure that our pupils have the best school facilities available that we are able to provide. These considerable improvements that are taking place at a number of primary schools across our area will help ensure that we are adequately prepared for the future.” All work will be carried out by the end of the year.

Bench in memory of Lee “THIS is for you, Lee Belgium we love you”. These were the poignant words of family, pupils and staff during a ceremony to unveil a 'superhero' bench in memory of the boy who died in April, aged eight. The carved wooden seat, with images of the Incredible Hulk and Captain America, was placed in a quiet grassed area of the playground at Park Primary School in Kingswood where Lee was a pupil. An online fundraising page was set up to buy a bench.His family, including mum Clare Boxall and dad Simon Belgium, pledged money towards the £1,500 bench and the target was soon reached. School head Lizzy Meadows said: “It is such a beautiful bench and a fitting memorial to Lee. It's a lovely place for children to reflect.”

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STUDENTS and staff at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College are settling in well to another year of post-16 life. As the only sixth form college in the region, St Brendan’s is a popular choice for learners who are ready to embrace the next step and this year welcomed a record number of new students. With over 1,000 16-17 year olds enrolling this September, it would seem St Brendan’s becoming ‘the place to be’ for young adults across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and beyond. With state-of-theart facilities and an impressive choice of A-level and Applied General subjects to choose from, the Brislington-based college is attracting students from far and wide and looks set to continue its growth into the new year. St Brendan’s boasts a huge

range of courses which are not available to students elsewhere. Amongst over 60 different subjects, the college provides students with a fantastic choice of languages and is consistently adding courses for linguists. St Brendan’s also offers a full choice of music courses to post-16 learners: an unusual find in today’s educational landscape. St Brendan’s also has its sights set firmly on developing its facilities further, for students to enjoy a first-class education. After their summer break, students returned to College to find a new suite of Mac computers and a transformed library space which now includes a university-style silent study zone. • Year 11 students and their families can find out more this month: see the advertisement below.

KING’S Oak Academy in Kingswood has started the academic year with a new man at the helm. Richard Clutterbuck, principal of the all-age school since January 2016, resigned in the summer and has been replaced by Dr Dan Nicholls. King's Oak which was judged as Good by Ofsted last year, is part of the Cabot Learning Federation and Dr Nicholls is the CLF’s director of education. In a statement, the CLF thanked Mr Clutterbuck for his hard work and commitment at King’s Oak, where he oversaw the successful transition from a secondary to an all-through academy, and said change from his insightfulness, integrity and good humour would be missed. “Under Dr Nicholls’ leadership, the academy has had a very positive start to the year, including a great deal of interest from parents of prospective new pupils interested in gaining a place for their child in next year’s Year 7 cohort,” the CLF statement said.

Turning back the clock TEENAGERS had a taste of life as a wartime soldier when the Somerset Light Infantry Group visited Downend School. Members of the re-enactment group ran an all-day event focusing on the Second World War from the perspective of ordinary people and local experiences. The group included members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, infantry and Home Guard, who stayed in character as they answered questions from the hundreds of pupils who got to meet them and find out about their story. Pupils were able to handle original wartime objects, try on kit, feel the weight of weapons and ammunition.

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Fears over new primary school delay A NEW move is being made to get a secondary school for Lyde Green - but the provision of a second primary school seems to have been set back. This will be a blow to families on the estate, some of whom have to drive their children to primaries in Kingswood and Hanham because places are not available close to their homes. One parent, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Voice that during the four years they have lived in the development, they have had to drive their children two and a half miles to a school where there is no public transport option, although they can see Lyde Green Primary from their back garden. They said: “The school issue affects so many of us in Lyde, and never seems to have been acknowledged or addressed.” SGS Academy Trust, whose bid for an all-through school for children aged four to 16 in Lyde

Green was turned down by the Department for Education earlier this year, is now seeking to open a secondary school. The trust intends to put in a bid under Wave 14 of the Government’s free school scheme in early November and if successful will open the school, to be named SGS Parkfield, on a six-hectare site at the north of Lyde Green, close to the former Parkfield colliery site. Kevin Hamblin, executive principal at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, which sponsors SGS Academy Trust, told the Voice that last year’s Wave 13 bid had been unsuccessful because South Gloucestershire was less of a priority that some other local authorities but that the criteria had changed for this year’s applications. “The new bid will respond to feedback by the Department of Education, who felt the primary phase of the previous bid was not

required at present," he said. A Wave 13 bid from Cabot Learning Federation for a new primary school in Warmley was successful. Town councillor Matt Palmer told the Voice that people living in Lyde Green, which was always due to have two primaries and a secondary school, had many

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Councillors call for Warmley recycling depot to be moved away from local homes

COUNCILLORS have branded the location of a recycling depot in a residential area of Warmley as “totally unsuitable” and have demanded it be moved. Conservatives Sam and Elizabeth Bromiley, who represent the Parkwall and Warmley ward, are calling on South Gloucestershire Council to move the Cowhorn Hill depot to another location away from people's homes, claiming that moving the site, which stores dozens of recycling and waste collection lorries, would benefit the whole community. Elizabeth said: “Residents living near the Cowhorn Hill site have told us many times about the disruption that is caused by dozens of large waste vehicles coming in and out every day, and how unbearable the resulting

Sam and Elizabeth outside the depot noise from early morning horn testing and smell of residual waste can be. “We want something to be done to make life easier for these residents and that starts with moving this depot somewhere else.”

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weekly collections in 2017. While the Cowhorn Hill site, based at Tower Road South, is not directly part of the consultation, the pair have said that considering this in the outcomes should be a priority. Sam said: “As a council we have worked hard to deliver quality recycling services that have been fully supported by residents across South Gloucestershire. As a result, we need to make sure we are supporting residents and making sure there are no adverse effects to these services. “There must be a better alternative to store the vehicles than this totally unsuitable location, which has resulted in such a frustrating situation for those living nearby.”

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Fry's fire engine is back on home ground A FIRE engine commissioned to service the former Fry’s chocolate factory has returned to Keynsham after 37 years. The fire engine, a 1965 Morris FGK40, served the factory under Chief Fire Officer Des Ryan GIFE from 1965 to 1982. In 1968 it helped pump water from different parts the factory during the Great Flood, which allowed production to keep running, and its crew also provided support to the affected residents of Keynsham and Saltford. When the vehicle was decommissioned in 1982 it was sold to the Patrick Motor Collection in Birmingham, where it stayed before being sold again in 1992. Des Ryan’s sons, Richard and Stephen, spent years tracking it down and found it again in 2003, two years after their father’s death. They kept in contact with the owner, who had preserved it and kept it fully operational. Fast forward to today and the fire engine has returned into the ownership of the Ryan

family. To mark its return home, it was put on display at Avon Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend on Saturday September 21 alongside the Fry’s Sentinel Steam Engine. Four members of the original Fry’s Fire Brigade, Dennis Salter, Jack Chapman, Max Packer and Terry Seymour, also turned out to see it. Richard said: “The four former members

of the original Fry’s Fire Brigade were all emotional and delighted to see the fire engine again. They said it was nice to have a piece of Fry’s history back In Keynsham and they enjoyed talking about the fire engine to visitors at the Avon Valley Railway 1940s weekend. “It is marvellous to finally have the fire engine back in Keynsham and in our possession especially as our father was so proud of both the fire engine and the fire brigade during his time at Fry’s.” The fire engine will be back on its home turf at Somerdale, now The Chocolate Quarter, on Sunday October 6 for the Keynsham 10K, which is being held in aid of the charity Empire Fighting Chance. The family has a number of photos from the fire engine’s heyday, some of which are shared here. Richard is interested in hearing from anyone who has stories, photos or relatives that worked with the fire engine or fire brigade at Fry’s so he can add to the archive. To get in touch with him, please email at baa778c@gmail.com

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Children's joy in reading is rocketing CHILDREN at Kingswood Library were among the thousands of youngsters who took part in 20th annual summer reading challenge To celebrate the successful completion of the 2019 initiative, children gathered at the library, which is now housed in the Civic Centre, and were presented with medals and certificates for reading six books through the summer months. The national event was delivered by South Gloucestershire Council’s libraries service with the theme of this year’s challenge being ‘Space Chase’, inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landings. Cllr June Bamford, vice chair of South Gloucestershire Council and Hanham ward councillor, attended the ceremony to present medals and certificates to the children and volunteers. She said: “I’m really pleased to have had the opportunity to present the children and volunteers with their medals and certificates this evening. The summer reading challenge is a fantastic scheme which inspires children to read for pleasure, as well as developing their reading skills and confidence so that they return to school ready

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October, 2019

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MY name is Penny Waller, I am a retired nurse specialist, a mum and a grandmother and live in Longwell Green. I am part of several generations who have contributed to the increase in carbon emissions and the mountains of single use plastics that litter the countryside and cause so many problems for wildlife in our waterways and oceans. It’s easy to feel swamped by the enormity of the effects of global warming on our planet and difficult to comprehend the consequences for mankind but the message is that we are globally in a big mess but there is still time to do something about it if we ALL take action NOW! As a Christian I believe that God asks us to look after His creation, but whatever our beliefs, age, gender and skin colour we all have something in common – we are ‘earthlings’ and we all have it within our power to make changes that will begin to reverse the damage that the human race has done to planet earth and make it a safer and healthier environment for generations to come. Two people have really inspired me to act now and change those things that are within my power to

change - David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg. I found the clip from “Climate Change – the Facts” alarming but also empowering. Take a look by visiting https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p076w7g5 I have started a community campaign, called Unicycles, in the hope that others may feel inspired to join me. Working in an organised way my goals for the first 12 months are as follows: • To identify those things that we can all change in our day to day lives and empower people to make those changes. • To start recycling recyclable products that are not accepted in the kerbside collections. For example, through an organisation called Terracycle I am currently recycling plastic straws. • To find places to plant trees – planting trees is one of the most effective ways to reduce our carbon footprint; trees gobble up carbon and give off oxygen and other things that enhance our environment. • To raise community awareness through public information bulletins and updates.

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Never too old to challenge stereotypes LONGWELL Green will take part in a festival aimed at challenging stereotypes and recognising the contribution made by older people in the Bristol area. The Celebrating Age Festival (CAF) launched on October 1 the same day as the International Day of Older Persons - and will continue to the end of the month. It is hosted by Age UK Bristol with support from Bristol Ageing Better, St Monica Trust, LinkAge Network and Active Ageing Bristol and enables people to try new crafts, make new friends and share experiences. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of taster activities, open days and events for people of all ages to get involved in, most free of charge. Retired or semi-retired men will be able to visit Probus Longwell Green on October 16 from 10am-12pm. It takes place at Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, BS30 9DU and costs £1.50. On offer in Kingswood

are walking rugby sessions at Kingswood RFC in Grimsbury Road, BS15 9RA. They take place on October 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 from 6.30-8pm, with the bar open afterwards. Walking rugby involves no running, tackling or kicking and no experience is necessary.

People should wear suitable footwear for grass. It is free to try with further sessions costing £2/£3. In Fishponds, on October 3 and 31, a FAB (Friends Ageing Better) Cafe will be held at the Kingfisher Cafe in Straits Parade for people over 50.

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The free event, which takes place from 10.30am-12pm, offers a chance for people to meet with their neighbours and catch up on what is happening in the area. It is aimed at helping people build relationships with likeminded people who live locally. Mark Baker, co-chief executive of Age UK Bristol said: Our CAF partners have all contributed so much time and effort into making this year’s festival a success, we’re all looking forward to welcoming the community to these events and celebrating everyone’s hard work.” The festival launched with an opening event on Tuesday October 1 at The Station near Bristol city centre where a variety of groups and organisations ran stalls and offered free refreshments. You can download the full Festival programme on the Age UK Bristol website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ bristol/our-services/celebratingage-festival/

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n AROUND THE WIs Hanham Afternoon WI IT is that time in the calendar again for the members of our group to enjoy the fruits of the season harvest. Approximately 60 members supported and enjoyed a leisurely two course harvest lunch at our September meeting, made possible and with thanks to a group of ladies hard work earlier in the day. The hall had been beautifully set out with flowers on tables which had already been decorated in autumn colours. Following a very satisfying lunch, each table was given a confectionery-based quiz, which kept everyone amused. Despite some copying between tables to get answers, the prizes were awarded to two tables who had tied in the final results. The afternoon was rounded off with our very successful bring and buy harvest fruit and vegetable produce sale. We are now looking forward

to our next members' meeting entitled “How to Keep your Money Safe”. New Members are always welcome and if you would like to join us we shall be meeting on October 14 (second Monday every month) in Hanham Community Centre at 1.30pm. For more information please contact Liz on 0117 961 1583.

Hanham Evening WI YOU start to realise that autumn is on its way when thoughts turn to harvest festival, and that was the way our latest meeting got underway. Members were urged to bring along items for the annual bring and buy harvest festival fundraising stall and they did not disappoint. We ended up with a lovely variety of goods such as home-grown tomatoes, apples, marrows and other surplus goods from their gardens. The harvest festival theme continued through the evening’s speaker, Chris Westgate, who was from Heavenly Hedgerows.

Chris explained how her company specialises in foraging in hedgerows picking all sorts of hips and berries to make produce such as jams and jellies. She told us she chops everything by hand, not machinery, then cooks and bottles it all herself. She also makes alcoholic beverages, specialising in sloe gins. Chris told us how she then markets and sells her produce through a variety of outlets such as country fairs, on-line and to a hotel chain. To help illustrate her works Chris brought along a display of her produce to sell but unfortunately this did not include the alcoholic type as she didn’t have a licence to sell it that evening. Never mind perhaps next time! Members were reminded of two forthcoming events. Firstly, the autumn group entertainment evening is fast approaching. It will take place on Friday October 4 and nearly 100 tickets have already been sold. It promises to be an evening of hilarious and exhilarating entertainment with the male voice choir with a difference, the Magnificent AK 47– a totally unforgettable experience is promised. Secondly the annual autumn fayre is being held on November 11. Arrangements are well underway and members made a note of the date in their diaries. Dianna Coles

Mangotsfield WI WHAT a marvellous meeting we had in September, we were visited by Andy Stowe from East Bristol Auction Rooms. Andy gave us a talk about the antique world and then we were able to participate in the talk with some of our own antiques. Although my mum was there, I did take something else too. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and as always a great attendance with members and visitors. October brings the annual meeting. Along with the May Resolutions meeting, this is a very important meeting for the members when we ‘swear in’ the president, secretary and treasurer along with the committee members. If you would like to come along to one of our monthly meetings, you do not need to know anyone. We will welcome you and assign a WI member to guide you through the evening. You will be able to enjoy a cuppa and start making new friends. I guarantee you will be offered the best cake ever, you may learn a new skill too. Our meetings start at 7.30pm and we do not charge for our visitors for the first two visits. We have a broad range of ways to contact us, email mangotsfieldwi@gmail.com; our website is www.mangotsfieldwi. org.uk or you can Like our Facebook page Kate Tarr

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Jane finds more remarkable Bristol women AN AUTHOR who shone the light on more than 200 remarkable women from Bristol's past is about to release her follow up book. Jane Duffus was overwhelmed with the success of The Women Who Built Bristol which was published last year, supported by a series of talks and events across the area. She had been fed up hearing about the great men who shaped the city, noticing that all but one of Bristol's statues were of men, and the one who was female was a goddess – not even a real woman. Her original book set about addressing this disservice in the form of a compendium of 250 great women who contributed to the city's rich history, including reformer Mary Carpenter, suffragette Annie Kenney and haematologist Janet Vaughan. Jane's second volume is released on October 21 by publisher Tangent and features 250 new stories of inspiring women. The women may have been born in Bristol, died here or lived in the city for a bit, with Jane's only rule that they must no longer be alive. Jane, who lives in Bedminster, said: “I’ve tried to leave no stone unturned in my quest to represent women from all walks of life who contributed something - no matter how small - to the Bristol we live in today. “Through researching two volumes of The Women Who Built Bristol, I’ve uncovered the overlooked stories of more than

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Jane Duffus tells us about a Longwell Green go-getter who made a fortune making sure rail passengers didn't go hungry. The business of providing refreshments to train travellers had to begin somewhere. And in mid-Victorian Bristol, it was given a head start by Ellen Jefferies (1837-1917). She was so successful in her business that, by the time of her death in 1917, her estate was valued at £58,000, equivalent to almost £3.5 million today. Ellen lived at Harefield Hall on Bath Road, a grand estate near Longwell Green which she had been able to afford thanks to her own hard work. This was a plush 14-room property with more than 250 acres of land, and was a fitting home for a self-made success story. She was also a member of the Longwell Green Parish Council and, upon hearing complaints from residents about how hazardous the evening walk between Hanham and Longwell Green was, she paid for oil lamps to be erected on the route. On another occasion, Ellen donated the trees that now stand on Bath Road, which became known as the Coronation Trees.

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lady who climbed to the top of St Nicholas’ Church spire, from the rebel librarian who campaigned for votes for women to the first ever Bristolian to win an Olympic gold medal - they’re all stars in Volume Two. In fact Jane discovered so many interesting figures she was forced to leave some out. “I already have more than 150 on my list should Volume Three ever happen,” she said. The Women Who Built Bristol: Volume Two can be purchased from bookshops or directly from the author via https://janeduffus.bigcartel. com/ at the price of £13. If you would like Jane to speak at an event you can get in touch via her website www. janeduffus.com/contact

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Music night in aid of BUST charity A MUSIC event at Hanham Community Centre next month will raise funds for Bristol breast cancer charity BUST. The 'Denim and Diamonds' evening takes place on Saturday November 9 from 7.30pm. It features live music from Simon Cawthorn and The Diagnostics, DJ Jimmy Gee and a buffet. BUST raises money for the Bristol Breast Care Centre based at Southmead Hospital and is currently fundraising for a new state-of-the-art scanner. Tickets are £12 and should be purchased in advance. For details email bust@ bustbristol.co.uk or call 07903 047401.

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Model brings back memories THE work of Hanham artist Jack Grunwell is featured in an exhibition at Kingswood Heritage Museum. Now 94, Jack spent much of his leisure time recording the sights of Kingswood and Bristol, like the Llandoger Trow and Pip 'n' Jay, in the form of miniatures, both paintings and threedimensional models. Jack was born in 1925 and called up for National Service in 1943. As a Quaker, he was a conscientious objector, so was put to work in the Friends' Ambulance Unit, and saw service in China, amongst other theatres of war. After hostilities ceased, he trained as a state registered nurse at Leeds General Infirmary, playing rugby union for Yarnbury Rugby Football Club. Jack then studied ophthalmic nursing at Bristol Eye Hospital. After gaining experience elsewhere, including a period as a nurse tutor in Middlesbrough,

he was appointed a nurse practitioner at Kingswood Training School in 1953. He was thus responsible for the welfare of 500 boys at any one time, and he estimates that in his 40 years at the school more than 20,000 boys passed through the school's assessment centre. The centrepiece of the exhibition is Jack's model of Kingswood Training School,

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0117 9322293 24 Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, BS30 9BA Column by Jess Williams of Ellacombe Pharmacy aims to help educate patients on a range of conditions and provide information to help maintain their well being whilst also easing pressure on GP surgeries by promoting self care

T’S time to go into Ellacombe Pharmacy, roll your sleeve up and come in for your free NHS flu jab. With no appointment needed, anyone who is over 18, a carer, works with or close contact of anyone at risk of getting flu or in particular health group can just come in to get protected. These include anyone: • aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by March 31, 2020; • with a weakened immune system (HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment) • with certain medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease or motor neurone disease ) • all pregnant women • all unpaid and paid carers for an elderly or disabled person • people 18 or over living in longstay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities • paid social care and hospice

workers • paid nursing home care workers • household contacts of a person with a weakened immune system (cancer treatment) • with a chronic liver or kidney disease This year we are particularly keen to increase update of the FREE jab among pregnant women, unpaid carers, family contacts of immunocompromised patients, paid nursing home and social care workers. Flu jab in October? I am still in shorts and T-shirt! Early vaccination is encouraged because it takes about two weeks after the jab to gain optimal protection. The flu strains can change from year to year, so you need to have a flu vaccination every year. Each year, in the UK, up to 10,000 deaths are attributable to flu, particularly among the elderly population and those with existing medical conditions.

Well, I never get flu! Even if you only get a mild reaction to a flu virus, you can still pass it on to others. To attain what is termed ‘‘herd immunity’’ – vaccinating enough of the population to protect us all - your jab counts; it protects you and contributes to protecting everyone else, including the elderly, vulnerable and pregnant women in our community. Deal or No-deal, flu is No EU problem. Go and get your jab today and better still, take your partner or friend along too. Remember, the Ellacombe Pharmacy walk-in service means you can turn up, get your jab and that’s it for this year. We will even notify your GP surgery for you. No appointments, no delays and alongside our low-cost travel vaccination service, we also offer private flu jabs. As with previous years, stock will run out early so do not delay.

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AS someone who has always campaigned in support of our precious local green belt, I am delighted that in the last few weeks it has been announced that our area is set to benefit from a share of nearly £2 million to crack down on illegal developments on the local green belt. A total of £50,000 will pay for improvements to the planning enforcement section of South Gloucestershire Council’s website to improve the quality of information provided by the public, freeing up resources to specifically target the green belt issues in areas like Hanham and Longwell Green. Unlike some councils, South Gloucestershire Council’s planning enforcement service investigates all complaints received from members of the public.

But the planning constraints that apply to an area of land are not always clear – such as where the green belt boundary starts and ends. This means that an unquantified amount of unauthorised development activity within the green belt may be missed, because our community are unaware of where the green belt is and what is unlawful development. Further, valuable professional resources are tied up in determining whether a complaint is valid, reducing capacity to deal with genuine breaches. The funding will help councils like South Gloucestershire be vigilant against rogue developers, giving the areas with the highest levels of green belt the funds needed to introduce new technology that will help throw the book at those rogue

developers who build illegally. And we have to be vigilant in areas like Hanham and Longwell Green. We have in the past fought proposed development on the Hanham Hills and I continue to be opposed to building on Hanham Cricket Ground. We should always focus building on unused brownfield land, which is why I am pressing Homes England to bring forward the redevelopment of the former Kleeneze site in Hanham. Conservatives know that once the green belt is built on it’s often gone for good that’s why only we can be trusted to protect it. The public in South Gloucestershire have told us loud and clear they want it kept for future generations to enjoy. I will continue to support efforts to protect our green belt as I have always done since before even being elected.

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Saturday October 12

n Kingswood Old Scholars Association autumn lunch at Lincombe Barn, Downend, starting at noon. To find out more about KOSA, email kosanews@tiscali. co.uk

Monday October 28

n Annual general meeting of the Kingswood and Hanham branch of the Royal British Legion, 2pm at the Kingswood Entertainment and Sports Club, formerly the Legion Club, 104 Regent Street, Kingswood. All members welcome to attend.

Monday November 4 n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group, 1.45pm, Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. Includes medical update by Dr Shane Clarke, consultant rheumatologist at the BRI. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 07710 743613.

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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 ar Hanham Community Centre from 1.30 to 3.30pm. New members always welcome. Tel Liz 0117-9611583 n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 7.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun, friendly. TRY FOR FREE!: Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.com

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 Zumba Gold, 2-3pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4. 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 Yoga For Men. Keynsham Baptist Church (next to Grounded). Mondays, 7 – 8pm. £8 per class with loyalty card available. All abilities welcome, especially any men that claim to be the most inflexible in the world! Friendly drop-in classes that focus on improving flexibility, developing balanced strength, increasing stamina and reducing stress. All equipment provided. See yogadad.co.uk. n 9.30-11am, Parents and Toddlers, The Park Centre, Kingswood. £2.50 per session, includes fruit and a drink. n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2.50. Contact Sonja Sillay on 07841 610864 or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroidery n Kingswood Breastfeeding

Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome n 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 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 1-4pm, friendly art group which meets at Warmley Community Centre. All abilities welcome, drink and biscuit included, £5 for 3 hours. For further details please contact Molly on 07890760879. n Seated Zumba Gold, 1-2pm, The Park, Centre, Kingswood, £4.

Tuesdays n From August 20, Bristol Community Cafe, 12-3pm, North Common Village Hall, 16 Millers Drive, North Common, BS30 8YH n 50+ keep fit , 11am-noon, (something different every week) £4, KES Club (old legion building next to Lloyds bank on Kingswood High Street) www.gentlefitness. co.uk 07736 309272 n Hanham Abbots Parish Council, Hanham Hall, Monthly.

Hanham Library What’s On Mondays 10:30-11:00 (except Bank holidays) FREE Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around FREE Story & Rhyme Time for preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning 11:30-12:30 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday

11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday Thursdays 3:45-5:00 FREE Adult Craft Group Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning Saturday Monthly Events October 19th FREE Chatterbooks 10:30-11:30 October 26th FREE Lego Club

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(children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks October 5th FREE Bookwurms (KS3) 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks October 5th Movies and Magic – Stem Learning 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks Engaging young people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math’s. Places are limited please Speak to a member of staff.

27 n Craft Buddies, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Contact 0117 9674439. Do you have lots of craft items that you are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things. n Chess Club, Hanham Community Centre, Somerset Room, 7.30pm10.30pm, cost £34 per annum plus HCC Membership. For more information please contact Phillip, 07855 290575, hanhamchess@ gmail.com or visit our website www.hanhamchess.btck.co.uk n Zest Tone Deaf Choir, Longwell Green UFC Church, Bath Rd, Term Time 10.30-12pm. Suitable for anyone who wants to join a fun happy community choir. Contact Mary 07954 170532 or visit www. zestchoirs.com. n Cadbury Heath Breastfeeding Group, Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am, every week. Supporters available each week. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome. n Grange badminton Club, John Cabot Academy. 7-9pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 years upwards. new members welcome. Phone Mike on 07785 375713. n Carers Support Group (run by Carers Support Centre) Hanham Community Centre First Tuesday of every month, 1.303.30pm. For further info contact Natalie 07762 288112 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

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n WHAT’S ON 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 n Longwell Green Ladies Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm, at United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green BS30 9DU (opp. Aldi). Meetings are friendly and relaxed with interesting speakers and social activities, if you'd like to come along - we'd love to see you. Please phone Maureen on 0117 932 2341 for further information.

Wednesdays n Leisure Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 1:45 – 3:45 pm. Cost £8 per month. Everyone welcome whatever standard. Help given if needed Come along for a Free Session. Contact Elaine 0797101584. 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.

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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. n Longwell Green Probus Club for retired and semi-retired men meet on 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month in the Community Centre in Shellards Road. Many events

arranged throughout the year for members and partners including holidays, outings, meals etc. New members always welcome. For more details contact David on 0117 9670859 or email him at joandavid. mansfield@googlemail.com

Thursdays n Stand Up, Reach Out, Longwell Green Community Centre, 14.00 – 16.00, £3.00 per session. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 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 £15 per quarter. 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 £25 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.

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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 Ukulele Bens Toddler Time, Longwell Green Community Centre, 11.00 – 11.30, £2.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Hanham Ladies Choir would welcome new members. We rehearse at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, Hanham, from 2–3:30 pm, then tea. Contact 07971015848. n Bristol Community Cafe 12-3pm at Kingswood Community Centre (KCA), High Street, KIngswood BS15 4AB. Come along for a cuppa, a bite to eat and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Tel Gill 0117 9025779 n Hanham Breastfeeding Support Group, 1-2.30pm, Hanham Baptist Church (hall). Starts on June 6. All welcome for feeding support, friendship and refreshments. n Tots at the Green, Longwell Green Community Centre, (term time only) 9.30 – 11.00, £3.00 per family. Please call for more details on 0117 932 3722 n Hanham Ladies Choir is looking for new members to sing on a Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm (tea included). We rehearse at the United Reformed Church in Tabernacle Road, Hanham. No audition required, and we would love to see you. Contact Elaine 07971 015848.

Fridays n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. £2.50 per person and contact Jane. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. 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)

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n Crofts End Silver Band We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabernacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Denise 07944 887979 n Longwell Green WI meet on the third Friday of the month at 7.30 in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 9864782.' n 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 n Exercise & Social for Seniors. The Park Centre, Kingswood. Improve your strength, balance, posture and flexibility. £5. Contact Adam on 07875 503586 to register your interest. n Quiz, Longwell Green Community Centre, Last Friday of each month 20.00 – 23.00, £1.00 per person. 0117 932 3722

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Sundays n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Hanham Methodist Church coffee mornings on 5th, 12th and 19th October, between 9 am and mid day. Everyone welcome.

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

Open evening A FLOWER arranging club in North Common is welcoming new members to a free open evening. Twiglets Flower Club offers advice for all levels of flower arranging, whether you are a beginner or have experience. The club meets at North Common Village Hall, Millers Drive, Bristol, BS30 8YH on the last Thursday of each month from 7pm. The open evening takes place on October 31 at 7pm. For more information call 0117 932 5852. You can also reserve your free entry online at https://twiglets. eventbrite.co.uk.

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Photo copyright of South Gloucestershire Gazette, courtesy Kingswood Heritage Museum FORTY years ago in 1979, the Chequers Inn at Hanham Mills was in some difficulty, at least with its car parking! Originally developed from a private house built at the beginning of the twentieth century, nowadays it is a thriving pub/restaurant in a very picturesque location.

n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY OUR September topic was entitled ‘Chocolate Dinosaurs’. Hugh and Mike (both ex JS Fry) told us how chocolate is made. Originally from central America and now sourced from equatorial areas world-wide, the cocoa tree grows shaded by taller trees. The pod contains pulp and 35-40 beans which are removed and fermented together for a few days when the beans are separated and exported. Beans are then roasted and ‘rubbed’ to produce ‘nibs’ that are ready to process into the various forms of chocolate. We heard about the establishment and expansion of JS Fry from the purchase of the patent in 1761, the establishment of the factory in Union Street, central Bristol in 1777, the move to Somerdale in 1923 and eventual closure in 2011. We were able to examine the raw products and sample the finished ones! In late August we visited the conservation centre for the Newport Medieval Ship. This large fifteenth century sailing vessel was discovered in 2002 buried in the bank of the river Usk at Newport (Gwent), having apparently foundered there whilst under repair in circa 1466. Conservation is nearing completion and a great deal of exciting information has been learned about the ship and its origins and now a new, permanent home is being sought for its continued exhibition. Whilst in the neighbourhood we visited the Newport Transporter Bridge which is the lowest crossing on the River Usk. It is a Grade I listed structure and is one of only two operational transporter bridges in Britain. It was designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin and constructed in 1906. We enjoyed traversing the river in the bridge's suspended gondola and the more energetic of our party also took the opportunity to climb the towers and walk across the upper deck of the bridge. We also enjoyed the commanding view from the control room which contains the winding gear and electric motors. Two fantastic venues visited in one excursion – a grand day out! Our topic on October 1 will be the history and future of Birnbeck Pier in Weston-Super-Mare - surely unmissable! 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.

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AST month, along with Avon Fire & Rescue, we opened our doors to your emergency services for our annual open day. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us and local people enjoyed displays from Avon and Somerset’s Police Dog, Mounted, Firearms section as well as car cutting and search and rescue demonstrations from Avon Fire and Rescue. It was wonderful to see families getting an insight into all aspects of our emergency services and the people who work so hard to keep our communities safe. This month, I will be working alongside Avon and Somerset Police and partners to increase local people’s understanding of hate crime to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week (October 12-19). Hate crime can be defined as ‘any criminal offence that is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by hostility or prejudice towards

someone based on personal characteristics’. Although hate crime is being spoken about more and more in the media and on social media, there is still confusion about the offence and when to report it and, as a result, underreporting continues to be an issue for victims of hate crime, particularly those related to religion, disability and sexual orientation. Our homes and our streets should be a place free from discrimination, intolerance and prejudice and that’s why it’s important we are firm in our message that hate has no home in our communities. If you’ve been a victim of hate crime you are not alone and please remember that there are people who can help. Only by working together can we show that hate crime will not be tolerated and offenders will be brought to justice. Finally, I wanted to let you

know about the reduction in the number of serious injury collisions on our roads across the area of more than 21 per cent. In 2018, there were 393 incidents where people were killed or seriously injured in collisions on the road compared to 478 in 2014, making Avon and Somerset Police the 9th most improved force for reducing the number of people involved in such collisions. Although one life lost in a collision is one too many, thanks to the dedication of the Roads Policing Unit, our roads are becoming increasingly safer for all road users. The Constabulary help organise and deliver voluntary speeding education courses to approximately 140,000 drivers each year and the unit is also supported by local people through the brilliant 131 Community Speedwatch schemes across the area. Since 2014, I have also ensured that the unit has been

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Ryan qualifies for championships A STUDENT from Hanham Woods Academy has won a place in the national go karting championship at Stoke-on-Trent. Ryan Fisher qualified by competing in three heats and winning pole position for the final at his local track in Avonmouth. Ryan fought back from a five second gap between him and the race lead to narrowly miss out on first place at the chequered flag. His second ranking, however, was enough to earn him a place in the finals. The Year 8 student, who has only been racing since 2017, said: “I didn’t think before the competition I could achieve this, I am absolutely amazed and really excited about competing in the national championships.” Steve Kneller, principal of Hanham Woods Academy said: “This is an incredible achievement for Ryan, we would like to congratulate him and wish him good luck for the national championships.” The national final of KartChamps 2019 will take place on October 25. Pictured right: Ryan, left, with his second place trophy

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FOOTBALL fans who turned out to help raise more than £17,000 for charity were treated to a spectacular goal from a Bristol Rovers legend. A crowd of 1,500 were at Mangotsfield United's Cossham Street ground on September 1 to see 23 ex-Rovers professionals take on a scratch fans' team in the Martin Belsten Memorial Match. The professionals' class

There's only one Rickie Lambert ... showed in the match, which they won 4-0, with the highlight a 45yard goal from former England international Rickie Lambert, who lobbed the fans' keeper from close to the halfway line. More importantly, the match raised a total of £17,138 for the British Heart Foundation. It was the third annual game

n THEY may be rivals on the pitch but Rovers and City fans are uniting to raise money for charity in Mangotsfield. The Mango Reds v Mango Blues football match will see fans from Bristol's Football League clubs play for bragging rights at Mangotsfield United's Cossham Street ground on Sunday, October 6. It is the second time the match has been

organised by fan Ash Belsten, from Kingswood, in memory of his grandad Martin, who took him to his first Rovers match. Martin died in 2016. Among the list of former Rovers stars who turned out on the day were Barry Hayles, Steve Elliott, Richard Walker and Trevor Challis.

staged, and last year's game, arranged after a drunken conversation between City fan Gerrian Baker and Rovers supporter Dean Gardner in the Red Lion pub, proved to be the catalyst for a new fundraising group, Mangotsfield Community Association, which is organising this year's fixture. The gates will open at 9.30am and there will be a children's penalty shoot-out

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Ash said the highlight was Rickie Lambert's "45-yard screamer". He said: "I’d like to thank everyone who came along for supporting us. "In three years we have raised just under £35,000 for three great charities."

competition at around 10.30am before the main event, which kicks off at 12.30pm. There will also be DJ sets, a bouncy castle, hot food, two all-day bars, a raffle and an auction. Entry is free. All money raised will go to the association's nominated charities, St Peter's Hospice and Special Friends Club for children and young people with autism.

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Match reports 14/9/19 Gloucestershire County League game BROMLEY Heath United have still to get off the mark with a win and went down by the odd goal against today’s visitors Hanham Athletic. Neither team could find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes but the deadlock was broken 5 minutes into the second half when Hanham’s Connor Hartley skipped past four defenders slipped the ball to Jamie Fry who hit a tremendous shot into the top corner. Bromley Heath had numerous attempts on goal throughout the game but failed to hit the back of the net mainly due to an outstanding display by the Hanham keeper Ashley Bamford. 21/9/19 Gloucestershire

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A SECOND visit in two weeks to Hanham Athletic for Ruardean Hill Rangers this time it was a league match. It was the home side who went close after 12 minutes when Connor Hartley broke into the box but then saw his shot go agonisingly wide. Rangers opened the scoring on 21 minutes with a brilliant shot from striker Luke Johnson the first of his three goals of the afternoon. Within a minute the home side were level when Luke Corbiere found space in the box to knock the ball past Underwood. Rangers retook the lead on 35 minutes when Johnson turned in a great cross from Luke Brown. Hanham were unlucky on 55 minutes when Jack Fry’s header came back of the bar. Rangers grabbed all three points on 75 minutes when Luke Johnson completed his hattrick when he turned in a free

The Hanham Vets kicked off their season on September 14 with a 5-1 defeat by cross court but bounced back on Saturday defeating Yate 4-1. Hanham Reserves played their first game of the season on Saturday September 9, falling to a 4-2 defeat by Totterdown.

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New players wanted at Kingswood Rugby Club KINGSWOOD Rugby Club is looking for new players of all abilities to join our squad, in particular 14 to 17-year-olds. We are a friendly and social team who love to play rugby and also enjoy getting together in the clubhouse after a game. We've got players from all backgrounds and skill levels, from long time players to those who haven't picked up a rugby ball in their life, so don't worry if you've never played before. We have an experienced and committed coaching team with great support and links to our senior section. We train every Sunday 10.30am-12pm and Tuesday evenings 7-8pm, and players old and new are welcome to come along. The club has an excellent youth section who enjoy many events throughout the year including a rugby tour! For more information call Derek Golding on 07913 639557 or email kingswoodrfcchair@virginmedia.com

Power and the glory SBL Sports Centre in Oldland Common played host to the British Powerlifting Finals. Competitors from across the country competed in the event, which was organised by Dan and Molly Davies, from GPC-GB Bristol. Laura Gaiger, business development manager, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was our pleasure to host such a wonderful event at SBL Sports Centre. The competition was organised down to the smallest detail and I am so glad we were part of it.â&#x20AC;?

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n FRYS BOWLS CLUB Thursday August 22: The curtain came down on the Bristol and District League season with Frys traveling to Henleaze 'A', with the home side needing at least 5 points to avoid relegation. The night got off to a perfect start with Henleaze pulling out big leads in the opening ends on rinks 1 and 2. Frys were able to counter on rink 3, but with rinks 1 and 2 continuing to drop shots, the gap couldn't be overcome. After halfway, rink 2 started to pull a few shots back, and put themselves in positions to quickly close their deficit. However, Henleaze skip was able to minimise the threats and preserve Henleaze lead. Henleaze were able to close out the game from there on, as they picked up 8 points from the 66-41 win, and with Long Ashton losing 9-1 against Yate 'A', Henleaze secured their division 2 status, with Long Ashton joining BAC in division 3. Meanwhile at the top, Knowle 'A' won the division with Yate 'A' joining them in division 1. 2 points for Frys saw them drop to 6th in the league. Scores: Rink 1: 9-30; Rink 2: 11-28; Rink 3: 21-8; Frys 41-66 Henleaze 'A' (2-8). Frys 2019 season record: Won: 8; Drew: 1, Lost 9: Shots for: 853; Shots against: 812; Shots difference: 41; Points: 93. Frys Bowling Club would like to thank Keynsham Town Council for giving the club a grant which been put towards equipment for maintain the green throughout the year. For more information about Fry's Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, please contact our secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959, email: frysbowlsclub@gmail.com. You can also visit our website for more information: www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com. Training and equipment will be provided. You can also follow Frys Bowling Club on Twitter: @ FrysBowls.

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