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We will do better Pledge after Hanham Woods Academy fails Ofsted inspection LEADERS of the Cabot Learning Federation have vowed to ensure rapid improvements at Hanham Woods Academy, which has been placed in Special Measures by the education watchdog Ofsted. Inspectors said the federation, which opened the academy three years ago to replace Hanham High School, had not taken action quickly enough to overcome the challenges the school faces. They rated the school as inadequate in all areas: leadership and management; quality of teaching and learning; personal development, welfare and behaviour, and outcomes for students. A CLF spokesman said: "Both before and since the inspection, the Academy has taken action to make swift improvements. There are very encouraging signs of recent marked improvements and the Academy is confident they can meet the challenges and targets set." Full report: Pages 4 & 5
Million Pennies Man hits jackpot! Charity campaigner Frankie Johns has completed his mission to collect a million pennies for Help for Heroes. PAGES 2 & 3
Where are my precious rings? A cancer survivor is appealing for help to find her wedding rings which were stolen. PAGES 8 & 9
Happy Christmas Children, parents and staff at Samuel White's Infant School in Hanham have discovered this really is the season of goodwill. The school's Friends have been handed cheques from two supermarkets towards their new outdoor classroom.
The donations came from the Co-op in Hanham,where dividends from the membership scheme yielded more than £2,200 (above) and from Asda in Longwell Green, which contributed £500 from its green token scheme Report: Page 13
Deal signed for 64-bed care home A deal has been signed to provide a 64-bed care home in Cadbury Heath. PAGE 10
What a year it's been for MP Chris Kingswood MP reflects on a busy 2017 and a third election victory. PAGE 22
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He's done it – 1 million HE'S done it! Singer Frankie Johns has smashed his ambitious target to collect one million pennies for the charity Help for Heroes. To celebrate he visited pupils at St Stephen's Junior School in Soundwell to tell them all about his extraordinary journey. The 58-year-old from Kingswood whose real name is John Billitteri, came up with the idea back in 2013 and has been busy ever since travelling across the city with his bike and trailer collecting people's spare change. He also visited schools and put collection buckets in local pubs and clubs, including those where he performs, and has now surpassed his target by reaching the grand total of 1,018,784
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pennies - or £10,187.84. Frankie, who was nominated for the regional heats of the Pride of Britain awards for his pennies campaign, brought his bike and trailer to the school hall where a special assembly was held. Among pupils was none other than Frankie's grandson, eightyear-old Colby, who became centre of attention for the day. After telling pupils about his campaign and the charity Help for Heroes, Frankie then took questions from pupils who were keen to find out more. Frankie said: "It's absolutely brilliant to reach the target. "It's been a challenge but a good one. I've loved getting out and meeting people and have
Lord Raglan backs fund CUSTOMERS at the Lord Raglan pub in St George can give themselves a pat on the back after their contributions tipped Frankie past the one million mark. A collection bucket was placed on the bar of the pub in Nags Head Hill and regulars kindly donated their spare change, which amounted to more than £100. Landlord Gary Searle said everyone had been delighted to help out. "The Lord Raglan and customers support Help for Heroes and have done for the past 10 years," he said. "We are happy to give money to such a great cause and would like to congratulate Frankie on achieving his challenge."
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pennies! met lots of new friends. "It was great to visit pupils at St Stephen's who really took an interest in the campaign and asked some really interesting questions." Acting headteacher Alan Walters said: "Help for Heroes is such a good cause that we were happy for John to come in and tell pupils about it. "It's a huge achievement to collect one million pennies. As a school we do a lot of work on perseverance so it's brilliant to see someone who has persevered and achieved a huge goal." Frankie said it had been a campaign which captured local people's imaginations. "The support people have given me has been fantastic so I'd like to say a huge thank you to them. "Help for Heroes is a great charity doing a good job to make sure the lives of injured servicemen and women are
Frankie Johns celebrates with children at St Stephen's Junior School in Soundwell
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Barrs Court celebrates success BARRS Court Primary School has maintained its Good rating with education watchdog Ofsted. Inspector Steve Smith visited the school near Longwell Green in October and found it provides a good quality of education for its pupils with a strong leadership team at the helm. According to Mr Smith, pupils enjoy going to school and are keen to participate because they are "energised" by staff. "Their behaviour is good and they respond well to the good quality of teaching they receive," he said in his report. The report also stated: "Pupils across the school have good attitudes to learning. They feel confident to share their opinions and make mistakes because they know they are wellsupported by staff." Mr Smith has asked leaders to ensure that staff continue to challenge the most able pupils so they can make full progress. In a newsletter to parents headteacher Jess Caunter said: "It is great to know that our hard work is appreciated."
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Hanham Woods: Poor in a THE first Ofsted inspection of Hanham Woods Academy found the school to be Inadequate in all areas. Following the visit by four inspectors to the 862-pupil school in Memorial Road on October 3, the school has been placed in Special Measures. Lead inspector Paul Williams said: "Senior leaders are failing to provide pupils with an acceptable standard of education. They have not done enough to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. As a result, pupils’ academic achievement has been held back for too long." Hanham Woods Academy was opened by Cabot Learning Federation in 2014, replacing Hanham High School. But according to Ofsted, it has not yet secured improvements in achievement or behaviour. "The trust underestimated the challenges faced by the school," Mr Williams said. "Pupils have underachieved across a range of subjects for too long. Pupils’ progress in GCSE English, mathematics and science has been unacceptably low." Pupils' behaviour also came in for criticism. "Too many lessons are disrupted when pupils lose concentration," the report said.
Principal Steve Kneller, right, and students hand over proceeds of a non-uniform day to the British Heart Foundation. Ofsted said HWA supported spiritual, moral, social and cultural education well A new 'Ready to Learn' behaviour management system had been introduced the day before the inspection so had not had time to take effect. Ofsted acknowledged that safeguarding practices had improved at HWA and pupils felt safe and well cared for, while leaders had stabilised finances and got rid of a large budget deficit.
On the eve of the report's publication, CLF held meetings for parents, many of whom were angry at the school's failure. Communication with families was one of the many criticisms in the report, and the school has now introduced weekly newsletters, regular parent forums and has stepped up work with the Friends of Hanham Woods Academy. In response to the findings,
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BRISTOL Brunel Academy in Speedwell is celebrating after again being rated Good by the watchdog Ofsted. Inspectors who visited in October said the school had maintained standards since the last visit in 2013. In a letter to the principal, Jon Jones, Ofsted’s Richard Steward said: "The majority of current pupils make good progress in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics. You have reduced previous differences between the achievement of disadvantaged pupils and other pupils significantly. “You acknowledge, however, that you still have more work to do to ensure that you help the most able pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, to achieve at the very highest levels.” The inspector said strong and confident leadership at the academy provided a clear sense of direction and ambition. “Changes you have made to the curriculum are clearly having a positive impact on the progress that pupils make,” he said. “Pupils are proud of their school and appreciate the positive impact the behaviour policy, ‘Right to Learn’, has on their progress. They are polite and respectful, wear their uniform with pride and treat each other with kindness.” Mr Steward also praised the school for its “strong culture of safety which permeates every aspect of school life.” Mr Jones said: “I feel incredibly proud of the students, staff and families for the recognition highlighted in this feedback letter."
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all areas Blow for CLF as principal Steve Kneller, who arrived at HWA in April 2016, said: "We recognise that the phrase ‘Special Measures’ sounds worrying to parents, but in practice it means we have to take immediate action with regard to the inspection report’s recommendations, so that we can demonstrate tangible improvement by the time Ofsted carries out a follow-up inspection. I want to assure parents that we will work tirelessly to achieve this. We need to work together to ensure the very best outcomes for all young people who attend the Academy.” Steve Taylor, chief executive of the CLF, said: “While this news is extremely disappointing for all concerned, the Federation will be supporting the Principal, Steve Kneller, and his team as they work through the inspectors’ recommendations as a matter of urgency. I remain absolutely confident that we will get Hanham Woods Academy back on track.”
Digitech judged to need improvement DIGITECH Studio School leaders are disappointed that they have received the second-lowest grade from Ofsted in their first inspection - but they have vowed to ensure the school is good by the next inspection. The school, which opened in 2015 on the site of the former Grange school in Warmley and now has its own purpose-built accommodation there, was rated as Requires Improvement. Digitech is run by the Cabot Learning Federation and specialises in creative and digital media, offering vocational and academic education for students aged 14-19. It has 241 boys and girls on roll. Ofsted highlighted key areas for improvement, including student outcomes, consistency of quality of teaching and provision of post-16 study programmes. Behaviour was said to be good. Steve Taylor, CLF chief executive, said: "All of us associated with Digitech would have preferred for Ofsted to have found the school to already be good at this first visit. Nevertheless, it is clear that so much of what pupils undertake at Digitech represents exciting and cutting edge curriculum and we fully expect the school to be at least good come their next visit." Lis Jolley, principal, said, "Whilst the overall outcome is disappointing, we have come a long way since the opening of the school. The report confirms we are working on the right things."
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Change at JCA JOHN Cabot Academy in Kingswood, the founding school in the Cabot Learning Federation, has a new person at the helm following the sudden departure of the principal Simon White. Mr White, who had been at the secondary school for 14 months, resigned and has been replaced by Sally Apps, an executive principal at the federation and formerly principal of the CLF's successful Bristol Metropolitan Academy. CLF's executive director of education Dr Dan Nicholls, in a letter to parents, said: "Sally has a strong record of school improvement and, having worked closely with colleagues at JCA since September, has a good knowledge of our local context." Dr Nicholls thanked Mr White for his hard work and commitment to the academy. JCA is rated Requires Improvement but was said in July to be making progress.
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National Elf Service Day backs hospitals CHARITY Above & Beyond has launched its first National Elf Service Day to celebrate the NHS and raise vital funds for Bristol city centre hospitals this Christmas. On Friday December 8, Above & Beyond, which supports all nine Bristol city centre hospitals including Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) and Bristol Heart Institute, is inviting hospital staff, schools, companies and community groups across the region to donate £1 to dress as an elf for the day. Staff at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) helped launch the National Elf Service and are keen to spread festive cheer throughout the hospital wards this Christmas. Andrea Bennett, nurse at the outpatients department of BRHC, said: "Being a nurse at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is the most amazing job in the world. Fundraising from
Staff at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children help Above & Beyond launch the National 'Elf Service Day Above & Beyond helps the BRHC be the wonderful, welcoming environment that it is and we want to do all we can to support the charity so it can continue to improve our hospitals. I can’t wait to see the look on the children’s faces on National Elf Service Day – we’re going to
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Plans for care home in Cadbury Heath MORE than 100 jobs will be created in Cadbury Heath if plans for a 64-bed care home are given the go-ahead. Contracts have now been signed between Brunelcare and Brackley Investments for a proposed care home in Earlstone Crescent, which would be named Little Heath. Proposals also feature a 24bed reablement service which will give support to people who leave hospital but are not yet ready to return home. The plans include demolishing the former councilowned Newton House care home, the Heath Resource Centre and outbuildings to make way for the bespoke facilities. If planning permission is granted, Brackley Investments will develop the buildings to Brunelcare’s specification, which the charity will then lease from them on a 25-year term. It is hoped that the new care home and reablement service will be up and running within
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Action to preserve green spaces NINE green spaces in the Longwell Green ward are among 250 in South Gloucestershire that have gained protection in a new plan. The district’s Policies, Sites and Places (PSP) Plan – which will guide planning decisions over the next ten years – has been formally adopted at full council. It designates selected sites as green spaces. The PSP’s creation took four years, including public consultations and an examination in public by an independent inspector. Councillor Colin Hunt, cabinet member responsible for planning, said: “In drawing up this plan to help guide future sustainable development in South Gloucestershire, we also asked communities to nominate green spaces to be protected. It
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is so important to have updated policies to determine planning applications against and within this plan we now have 250 designated local green spaces across South Gloucestershire.” Longwell Green Councillors Toby Savage and Christine Price said: "We are delighted that this new planning document has granted Local Green Space Designation to nine precious green spaces across Longwell Green, including Woodchip
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Park and off Long Beach Road in Oldland Parish and land off Williams Close and Cleve Woods in Hanham Abbots Parish. This is a brand new tool brought in by the National Planning Policy Framework and I'm glad we have been using this new power locally and across another 250 locations across the district." Full background and guidance on the PSP Plan can be found on the council website at www.southglos.gov.uk/ policiessitesandplaces
RESIDENTS in Cadbury Heath have expressed concerns over the sudden closure of the popular community cafe at the Batch. Esther's, which had been open seven days a week shut without warning last month, meaning individuals and groups had to change their plans. Members of the Knit and Natter group at Cadbury Heath library said they were upset at the loss of the cafe. "It was a social hub. We were shocked that it closed," they told the Voice. The Batch is run by Banjo Island Community and Sports Association. It is understood that the cafe's contract had been due to end on November 28, from when the association intended to employ its own staff to take over the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
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Shoppers boost outdoor classroom fund
CHRISTMAS has come early for pupils at Samuel White's Infant School in Hanham - they've just been given two generous lump sums towards their plans for an outdoor classroom. Staff at the Co-op in Hanham High Street handed over a cheque for a whopping £2,204.98 to the school's Friends group. The money accumulated every time customers at the Co-op store swiped their membership cards during the last six months as part of the retail chain's local community fund. Bryony Davis, chair of Friends of Samuel White's School, said: "Initially we thought we were going to get about £650 but ended up getting more than £2,000! "It's absolutely amazing and we are so grateful to everyone who nominated us and everyone who shops at the Co-op." The Friends have spent the last year fundraising for an
as you raise more funds so in the future we will look at adding a weather station and whiteboard." The Friends were given a further cheque for £500 after winning the Asda green token scheme where customers choose which local cause to support by putting tokens in perspex boxes by the checkouts. They were nominated to take part by parents Sophie Whitcombe and Emma Feather. The Longwell Green store's community champion, Susan Green, visited the school to present the cheque. Bryony, who is pictured with Susan, said some of the Vicky Mersey and Bryony Davis accept a cheque from Asda's Susan Green £500 will be spent on outdoor equipment but the Friends are also looking at spending the rest outdoor classroom for Year 2 functional. It will be brilliant on Christmas gifts for pupils. pupils and events included a as an extra space so pupils can She said: "Thank you to quiz night, discos, cake sale and learn outside. It will also mean everyone who decided to summer fair. It is hoped the parents will have somewhere dry support our school with their project will be completed before to wait when they pick up their green tokens. It's massively the spring. children in the rain! The choir appreciated and will go towards Bryony said: "The classroom can also perform there during our children and our school will have seating around the edge various events. community." and will be open sided and multi"It's a project you can add to
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STUDENTS at Hanham Woods Academy staged a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz. Staff were impressed with the efforts that the young people put into the show - and the audience of parents and friends, as well as children from neighbouring primary schools, appreciated results. Sundays at Kingswood Gym,the BS15 8DB More than 50 students were involved with the production last Sunday 7th January 2018! month, from actors and musicians toStarting the technical and make-up (for ages and under) till 6.00 teams, set and costume designers.Youth Dorothy was9 played by5.00 Lauren on Sundays Rickards and the Wizard by Marinos Stavro. Junior (for ages 10 and above) 6.00 till Many staff were involved, including Mr Joinson, Mrs Bellamy and 7.00 on Sundays Mrs Tushingham, set and props; Mrs Rhodes and Miss Simmonds Our recreational classes are aimed at costumes, Miss Barton, direction and Miss Harvey, choreography. individuals wanting to learn all elements Mrs Hurrell, director, and Mr Nicholas, musical director, said: of cheerleading and progress their skills “We would like to take this opportunity to thank who towards moving all intothe our staff competition have been involved in the show, all parents teams and guardians in the future. who have provided their support to our pupils but most of all we would like to thank all more the pupils who have worked extremely hard over the last For details please email info@bpacheer.co.uk three terms for their amazing efforts, well done!”
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Movember man talk could save your life Make time for man talk! That’s the advice being given to men as part of the national Movember campaign – the month that spotlights men’s health issues. A Movember survey showed that while 70% of men say their friends could rely on them for support only 48% say that they would rely on their friends! In other words men are happy to listen to other people’s problems but not so happy to talk about their own. Professor Hashim Hashim a world-renowned Consultant Urological Surgeon at Spire Bristol Hospital said: “The key to successful treatment is down to men facing up to the fact that they might have a problem and seeking medical help as soon as possible.” “It is well known that men tend to keep things bottled up when it comes to medical issues but that really is the worst thing they can do. Growing a moustache in support of Movember is great but it’s when the talking starts that we
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Tuesday December 5 n Brass band night at St Aidan and St George Church on Fir Tree Lane at 7:00pm. Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band will be playing seasonal and other music to get December off to a flying start. Tickets £7 on the door and include interval refreshments. Thursday December 7 n Christmas concert featuring past and present students of King's Oak Academy/Kingsfield School, Bristol Colston Hall, 6.30pm. Tickets available from King's Oak Academy and other primary schools. Call 0117 9927 127 or email warrent@ kingsoakacademy.org.uk n Redfest Quiz, 8:00pm at the Red Lion, Whitehall Road. £2 per person, teams of up to six. Festive questions, raffle prizes, free supper. n Friends of Troopers Hill AGM, 7:15pm–9:00pm at Summerhill Methodist Church, Air Balloon Road. Friday December 8 n The Hive Avon Christmas Fair. 1:00pm–4:00pm. 322-324 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1AJ Tel: 0117 9614372 Email: office@thehiveavon.org.uk n Summerhill Academy Friends Winter Fair 3:30pm– 5:30pm. Volunteers wanted, stalls available. Contact: summerhillacademyfriends@gmail. com Saturday December 8 n St Michaels Church on Two Mile Hill Road will be displaying over 400 nativities to raise money for GOSH between 10:00am–5:00pm. 10 December n Summerhill Infants Christmas Fair 3:15pm–5:00pm.St Michaels Church on Two Mile Hill Road will be displaying over 400 nativities to raise money for GOSH between 11:30am–5:00pm. Wednesday December 13 n A history and memories of Christmas past: illustrated talk by local historians. Starting at 7:30pm at Bethesda, Church Road.
Members £1.50, non- members £2.50. Mince pie and tea/coffee included. Saturday December 16 n Redfestive 8:30pm–2.30am at the Red Lion, Whitehall Road. Featuring music from the Tremor Tones, Husky Tones and Redfest DJs. Free entry. Raising funds for Redfest, bad Christmas style encouraged. St Michaels Church on Two Mile Hill Road will be displaying over 400 nativities to raise money for GOSH between 10:00am–5:00pm. n Christmas concert with Cleeve Singers and the Barn Bells, for the Jessie May Trust. Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn. 7.30pm. Tickets £3.50 from Melanie's Kitchen, Downend, or the Barn office 956 2367, or at the door. Sunday December 17 n St Michaels Church on Two Mile Hill Road will be displaying over 400 nativities to raise money for GOSH between 11:30am–5:00pm. Sunday December 24 n ‘ Family Carols in the Square’ with Staple Hill Salvation Army Band and musicians. 4pm Fountain Square, Staple Hill BS16 5LN n Christmas Eve Carols by Candlelight at Staple Hill Methodist Church 6pm. Everyone welcome.
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n Longwell Green Netball, Longwell Green Community Centre, 6.15pm - 8.45pm, every week. Training times: Juniors (under 14s approx) 6.15pm 7.15pm; Seniors 7.15pm - 8.45pm For further information: Contact Sandra (Secretary) 0117 957 2588 or Sara 0117 947 7963 n Jazzercise Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm, every week For further information contact Carole Loughlin caroleloughlin@hotmail.com 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 Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2.00 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, £5.50 per class, contact:John Hennessy on 07837 302 678. Classes 10-10.55 and 11.15 - 12.15. n Hanham WI (Afternoon) meets second Monday every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30 to 4pm. New members always welcome. 0117 904 9994. n Tai Chi , Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10-11am and 11am-12pm, cost £4.50 per session. Contact Vicki Siggens on 01454 616624 or email: vickisiggens@ google.com n “In stitches”, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1-3pm, cost £2. Contact Sonja Sillay on 0117 983-2805or email: sonja. sillay@blueyonder.co.uk We are a group who love to stitch! We make cross stitch, tat, knit, bobbin lace, crochet, embroider n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbow Suite, 2-4pm, every Monday. Cost £2 and HCC membership. Please contact Jane on 0117 967-4439 n Zumba Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 7pm-8pm, cost £5 per class. Contact Celena Lewis 07525 214755 or email: celena45lewis@ yahoo.co.uk 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 10.30 -11.15am, Zumba Gold,
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low impact, St Aidan's Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. 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 10-11am, Mature Movers exercise class, suitable for beginners, £5, Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, BS30 9DU. Contact Alison Jordan on 0117 932 3722/ alison_jordan@outlook.com n 11.15-noon, low intensity exercise class for those with long term health conditions, £3, Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, BS30 9DU. Contact Alison Jordan on 0117 932 3722/alison_jordan@outlook.com
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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 Art Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-12, every week in the coffee Lounge. Watercolour & Drawing with Fran McGarry. Have fun in a relaxed,
Hanham Library What’s On Due to popular demand we are now running 2 Bounce and rhyme sessions for babies and preschool children on a Monday morning at 10.15 and 11.30. Come along and make new friends, have fun and share action songs and rhymes with your baby or toddler. Biscuits are available. Free
Mondays 10:15 and 11:30 am (except Bank holidays) Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around Story & Rhyme Time Preschool children 11:00-12:00 Adult Reading Group
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December, 2017 friendly atmosphere. All abilities very welcome. Just come along to one of our sessions or call for further information. Materials are supplied for the first two classes. Free tea, coffee & biscuits. £8 per session (10% discount when booking 4+ sessions) n Handprints Mother and Toddler Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-12, every week in Orton Room. Contact Jodie Simms on 07976 093004. n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm4pm, every week. For further information: Contact Janet, 0117 932 3643 n Tuesday Stroke Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2-4pm every week. The Stroke Club is a mixed group - everyone is welcome. For further information: Contact John Harris on 0117 967 1186 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 Pilates Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 6.45-7.40pm, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session for beginners, Mats and equipment supplied. Pilates improves: body shape; posture (which will help with back pain); muscle strength; flexibility; coordination and much more. Your instructor is J Hennessy (qualified personal trainer and pilates instructor). For further information please contact J Hennessy, on 0117 986 4914 or 07837 302678. 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, 7pm-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, 9.3011am, every week. For further information: Contact Sara on 07841195725. 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 Tuesday Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre Coffee Lounge, 10.30am-12.30. A social group - so come along for a coffee and a chat - all welcome! n Yoga, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10.15am11.30am, cost £4.50. Contact: Vivien Tallis on 07801550842. Gentle
stretches to improve flexibility, relaxation and well being - Drop in sessions. Suitable for beginners n Palette Art Club, Hanham Community Centre Avon Room, 2-4pm, cost £7.50 per month plus HCC Membership. n Craft Buddies, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Cost £5 per week. Contact 07946231796. 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. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Please contact Kate on 07979 494 964. 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 Cost : £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) 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 £27 per annum plus HCC Membership. For more information please contact info@ hanhamchess.co.uk. The Chess club meets weekly for a game, and has players of all levels. 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 Fitness class with Sarah, every Tuesday, 9.45-10.45am, Hanham Community Centre. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n Grange Badminton Club, Grange School, Warmley, 7.15-10pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 upwards. New members welcome. Call more details call Mike on 07785 375713 or Lynne on 07968 046212. n Tuesday Club - Longwell Green Community Centre - 1:45-3:45pm Entertainments and outings. Further information contact Pauline 01179 322553 n Carers Support Group (run by Carers Support Centre)
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Hanham Community Centre First Tuesday of every month, 1.303.30pm. For further info contact Laura 07752312769 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.
Wednesdays
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 Longwell Green Probus Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 12pm. 3rd Wednesday of each month. Fully and semi retired men welcome for fellowship and activities and lunch. Contact Brian on 0117 9604 124. 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, 5pm-8pm, every week. n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am, cost £2 a week (£1 second child) plus HCC membership. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or email: tracie@ talinmedia.co.uk. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am, cost £4.50 per session. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 bor 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 Tea Dance, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Cost £3 per person including tea/coffee. Contact HCC Office on 01179674439. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Cost £1.50 per week. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email hanhamhistory@gmail. com n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm, cost £20 per 12 week session, per person. Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157
17 or Shelagh on 01179679255. Flower arranging classes for all ages and abilities. Demonstrate one week and make the next – it’s fun, addictive and social - tea/ coffee and biscuits supplied. n Hanham Players - Drama Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 8pm-10pm. Cost £12 per year and HCC membership. Contact John Blackwood on 07745134248. n Bridge Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7.15-10.15pm. Cost £2 per session plus HCC membership. Contact Graham on 07790491564 or email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly & relaxed club, but some knowledge of Bridge will be needed - not suitable for complete beginners. n Hanham Detachment - Bristol Army Cadet Force, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 7pm-9.30pm. Contact SI Kim Duddridge on 07970690393 or email: kimduddridge@blueyonder. co.uk 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 Cost : £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) 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
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Thursdays
n Stroke Conversation Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 1.30-3pm, every week. n Handprints Mother and Toddler Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 10-12pm, every week. For further information: Please contact Jodie Simms, on 07976 093004. 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 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 Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30-11pm, every week, 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,
hanham&longwellgreenvoice 10am -11am, cost 50p for coffee and biscuit. Contact Mrs Woodman on 07879458899. 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 Sara Hayes on 07894670808 or email:rog.suz@ bt.internet.com. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Zumba Fitness, 9.30 - 10.30am, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Cost : £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) 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 Cost : £3.50 for everyone. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Tiny Tutus, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 10am10.30am, cost £15 for 5 classes and first class is free. 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 £2 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, cost £20 per term, contact Sandra Burnham on 07491835285. 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-10pm, cost £3 per person, £12 per annum and HCC membership. Contact David
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Foote on 01179657110 or Robin on 01179563151.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. n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, 5.30pm and 7.30pm, cost £4.95 per week and membership. Contact Sara Hayes on 07894670808. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Big Knits, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 7.30pm10pm every 3rd Thursday of the month. Cost £3 per session. Contact Linda on 01179400232. 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 Mary on 07954 170532 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.
Centre, 7pm-10pm, every week. For further information please contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071or email terrysdanceschool@blueyonder. co.uk. 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 8pm11.45pm. Cost £5. Contac Clare on 01179677246 or email:clarelines@ tiscali.co.uk. A monthly get together and longer evening of fun and dance. n Chair Exercise - Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1pm-1.45pm, cost £per class. Contact 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 in the chair. Ideal class for those who are unable to stand for a long time whilst exercising. At the class, we exercise to Zumba music and incorporate moves using legs, arms, waist, etc. . 1- 1.45pm @ Wessex Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Give it a go - you will be pleasantly surprised! £3.50 per class (includes a hot drink and cake/biscuit afterwards) Contact: Philomena 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk 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
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n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am3.30pm, every week. For further information please Contact Jane on 0117 932 3737 n Pilates Class. Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am10.55am, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session. Mats and equipment supplied. For further information please contact J Hennessy on 0117 986 4914 or 07837 302678. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30pm -11pm, every week. 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
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n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 4pm-11pm, every week. n The Pavilion Club Live Music & Bingo, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-11.30pm.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 Chrurch, 10am-12. For more information find us on facebook or contact 07837181863. n Hanham Tennis Club - Junior coaching on Saturday's 9.00am through to 11.00am each week. Fully qualified LTA coaching. New players welcome. See http://
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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 Bingo Night & Members’ Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, 8pm-10pm, . Doors open at 8pm and bingo starts at 9pm. Bar open. 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.
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n ON THE BEAT
With PC Lee Humphreys
COMMUNITIES who look out for one another and report suspicious incidents are a real deterrent for thieves – it’s why Neighbourhood Watch works so well. We’re grateful to a witness whose call about suspicious behaviour around homes in Hanham led to the arrest of a teenage boy and recovery of stolen property recently. Officers responded and found an abandoned vehicle containing tools stolen from a van in Warmley the same night. At the time of writing our enquiries continue, with the suspect released under investigation. We’ve had reports of near misses involving pedestrians and cyclists riding on the pavement in Longwell Green. People often can’t hear riders coming up behind them and there’s potential for serious injury if there’s an accident. It is an offence to ride on the pavement which could lead to a £50 fine. No one wants their Christmas ruined by crime. We can all take a few steps
to protect our property: • k eep your phone, keys and wallet in an inside pocket and your bag close •p ark in a busy area, always lock your vehicle and don’t leave anything on view •h ide presents safely away until Father Christmas has been, not on view to tempt an opportunist thief And keep ourselves safe on a night out: •e nsure someone knows where you’re going, who with and when you’ll be home • k eep an eye on your wallet, bag, phone and keys • l ook after your friends •d esignate a driver who’ll stick to soft drinks, pre-book a taxi or arrange a lift home • r emember you could still be over the legal limit for driving the morning after We wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
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n NEWS 2017 February, n GARDENING
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Paying respect on Remembrance day TRADITIONALLY the coldest month, February is the beginning WEARING their poppies with of the excitement I always get pride, stood when Iyoung start toand see old signs of the end of winter,at and the first Community tempting together Hanham indication of spring from Centre to pay their emerging respects on the ground. Since mid January Remembrance Sunday. there have been of theof Families andsigns members Autumn sown bulbs, and even the organisations and community buds ofgathered a Brunnera groups at‘Jack the Frost’ war that I’d almost forgotten about. memorial where they fell From silent that I’m going to take some rootthe in tribute to those who made cuttings this week before get’s ultimate sacrifice for ouritcountry. tooAmong large, if the I leave much longer it many laying will be too late.Kingswood Winter is a good wreaths were timeChris to take root cuttings MP Skidmore and and get the new plants growing for Spring representatives from Kingswood but we are getting a little late by and Hanham Royal British now. By South the endGloucestershire of the month we’ll Legion, have the Hanham sun settingAbbots at around Council, Parish 6pm, thatHanham will reallyYouth lift theCentre spirits Council, of anyone who has a tendency for and the British Army Association. the Winter blues. I usually have a Moving tributes, blessings positive disposition, but this season and poems were read by church I have found even myself suffering leaders including Rev James from the prolonged damp and dark Jang (Hanham United Reform conditions. Church), Peter Cookwhen It’s alsoRev a busy month (Hanham and it comes toBaptist startingChurch) to sow seeds Rev John Goodridge (Christ for this years vegetables, annuals, Church with St perennials. George). To and some more make sure that nothing gets left out, and to manage sowing of so many different plants, I came up with a simple but effective system. Using little pots or just using elastic bands, I group the seeds
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into months that they need to be sown, this means that each week, or simply when there’s space in the propagator, I just take the months seeds and sow something new or a successional sowing of one of this years vegetables. The February and March groups are by far the largest and so it takes a bit of planning to assure that I have enough space at any one time. Successional sowing is one of the most important keys to getting a long season out of vegetables, but annuals and perennial plants should really be sown according to the calendar, unless they’re growing under managed conditions. I did say that I’d report back on the grow lights that I acquired from Britain’s favourite (at least most popular) furniture store, and I’m glad to say that they are proving extremely useful. One of the issues that I have is that unless I move new seedlings into the greenhouse, which can get very cold, and is prone to severe slug damage when it’s clement, I have only a room that is insufficiently lit. As it stands I have lettuce, Rudbeckias, Chilli, Antirrhinum and various other seedlings all growing nicely, until they are big enough for the big time, or simply get moved because of space. I make my own seed compost from leaf mould from the allotment, perlite and a www.doorexpresssouthwest.co.uk little compost. The proportions
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CATS are naturally solitary animals, yet a recent survey found that 44% of cat-owning households has more than one cat. Cats in general prefer not to fight. Instead they use visual and audible communication to avoid physical confrontations. Sharing a home can be difficult for cats and can result in stress-related behaviours, such as urine marking, and/or inter-cat aggression. Limited space in our homes can make it difficult for cats to avoid each other so it’s important to ensure that each cat has access to exit/entry points to the home, without having to interact with each other. The general rule of thumb for litter trays, food and water bowls is one for each cat and one spare. For example two cats require three litter trays, food and water bowls. This gives them more choice and more freedom. As well as physical aggression, cats can show aggression subtly such as blocking each other, staring, spending most of the time up high or hiding, changes in eating and grooming habits, or stress-related behaviours. Aggression can often be seen in cats when they first meet and between cats that have previously been friendly but an event has resulted in aggression. These events
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can include changes in the home (such as renovation) or when a cat returns from time away (such as at the vets). Aggression can also be as a result of pain or an underlying medical problem, so it is advisable for cats to be examined by their vet. In addition, when a new cat is brought home and introduced to a resident cat, aggression can be due to territorial and/or fear related issues. What can I do to help? Firstly, cats should be separated to prevent injury and further damage to their relationship. Avoid punishing the cats for fighting as arousal, anxiety and the risk of injury increases. Cats use scents known as pheromones to communicate with each other and to reassure themselves. By scent swapping, you can reacquaint each cat without any physical contact. This involves rubbing a cotton cloth under the chin of one of the cats and then leaving it in the room with the other cat and vice versa. During this time, each cat should have access to their own feeding bowl, water bowl, litter tray etc. Use the door that physically separates the cats to encourage peaceful coexistence. Over time,
controlled contact between the cats should be increased, e.g. cats on harnesses, highly palatable food at separate ends of a large room. Gradually reduce the distance between the cats, assessing them for any reactivity towards each other. Once there is no tension when they are relatively close, try to allow the cats to have monitored free access to each other. It can be difficult to predict how well the cats will get on and sometimes the relationship will not be repaired so it may be best for one of the cats to be rehomed. A synthetic pheromone can a very useful extra tool for you. This is a copy of the natural pheromone which is released by a mother when she is nursing her kittens, to encourage a feeling of safety, relationship bonding and happiness. This synthetic copy (Feliway Friends) is available as a diffuser which should be plugged in the area where cats spend most of their time (usually where they sleep) and has been shown to reduce signs of aggression between resident cats. If your cats show aggressive tendencies and you would like more information, please do hesitate to contact Longwell Green Veterinary Centre on 0117 932 3660 and ask to speak to a practice nurse.
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December, 2017
Reflecting on the past year
Chris Skidmore Kingswood MP writes for
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WITH Christmas just around the corner and the colder days and nights drawing in I wanted to start this month’s column by wishing all Hanham and Longwell Green residents a very happy Christmas and New Year. With so much having happened this year I see this as a valuable opportunity to look back and see how things have moved forwards both locally and nationally. 2017 has been a very busy year on both the personal and political fronts, with both my children, Clementine and Henry, now three and one, my wife Lydia and I have been balancing work and hectic home life. Of course, the General Election in May was a particularly busy time as I travelled across the constituency knocking on doors and speaking to people from right across the local area. I was very humbled to have been re-elected to represent our constituency for the third time running. I’d like to thank all those constituents who voted for me, I was absolutely delighted
to increase my share of the vote in our area from 48% in 2015 to nearly 55% this year with over 26,750 people choosing to vote for me. I am very grateful that, for the first time since 2010, the majority of local voters chose me as their candidate. Having served you for seven years as your MP, I understand the great responsibility I have in helping to look after our area. As someone who was born locally in Longwell Green, grew up here, and who has lived here all my life, there is no greater honour that the represent you as your Member of Parliament. On the local front in Hanham and Longwell Green, as many will know, I have long campaigned for the old Kleeneze site in Hanham to be regenerated. Throughout my campaign for the site, I have always been very clear about the need for any new project to include adequate parking provision in order to support the vibrant high street. With Tesco having decided not
to go ahead with the new store on the site, I am pleased that the Homes and Communities Agency has acquired the land for development and I have already made the case for additional parking very clear in my initial dialogue with them. I know just how important it is not only for local businesses but also for local shoppers that they can easily find a space to park whilst visiting the High Street. I was also very pleased to have been able to personally welcome a number of new shops to the High Street in Hanham and look forward to working with traders in order to see what can be done to support them in their valuable role. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all those local residents who took the time to sign my petition which called for greater safeguards for the Greenbelt around Hanham Hills and the Hanham Nature Reserve. As someone who was born and grew up locally, I understand just how important our green
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December, 2017 spaces are for the community and I am committed to ensuring that they are preserved for future generations to enjoy. With over 1,000 local people signing my petition to South Gloucestershire Council, I was delighted by the level of local engagement which clearly demonstrated the strength of feeling on the matter. More recently, I have met with the Minister of State for Housing and Planning in order to further my case and to push for more protections for our valuable green spaces. I have also had a busy year in my role as a minister in the Cabinet Office, with responsibility for democratic engagement and voting reform, I have been working towards making it easier for people with disabilities to register to vote and to cast their vote itself. Over the past few months, I have been working alongside the Royal National Institute of Blind People in order to ensure that visually impaired people get information in the format they need in order to break down any barriers they may face in
engaging with the democratic process. This will mean that, for the first time, councils like South Gloucestershire will be able to provide extra help and support to people who may need it in order to participate in our elections. This will be an important step forwards in removing any existing barriers to democratic participation and I am proud to be leading the way on projects like this. Finally, I was delighted to hold this year’s Christmas Grotto at my office as part of the Hanham Christmas Fair which took place on Saturday December 2 and I’d like to thank all those who put so much work in to ensuring that the day went ahead this year. I would like to wish readers a great year ahead for 2018 and if there are ever any issues that you would like to raise with me then please do not hesitate to drop into one of my local surgeries, alternatively you can reach me on 0117 908 1524 or by emailing me at chris@chrisskidmore.com Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
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A Summer at Sea by Katie Fforde Emily loves her job as a midwife but is ready for a change. When she is invited to help out a friend by becoming a cook on a “puffer” - an old steam boat cruising the lochs in Scotland- she jumps at the chance. Although Emily knows that she will only be there for a few months before returning to her job down south she finds herself increasingly drawn to the beauty of the area … and to the dark handsome doctor who is her friend’s brother-in-law. As Emily and Alasdair become increasingly attracted to one another they have to work out if their romance is just a holiday fling, or something more meaningful. Can Emily really give up the job she loves to return to Scotland, especially as she has just been offered a great promotion? This is a wonderful holiday read. The characters are beautifully drawn and the story is light and frothy in a very enjoyable way. Julie, Hanham Library
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n AROUND THE WIs HANHAM (EVENING) WI "WHERE has the last year gone?" That was the thought on the minds of many members at the branch AGM as they reflected on memorable meetings and events of 2017. The meeting also saw new members join the management committee and new officers elected to key positions. Pam Hunt, a long-time member of the Hanham branch, was elected as president succeeding
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n KINGSWOOD HISTORY SOCIETY Mary Cottrell. Mary, who had served eight years as president, felt it was time to step down and let someone else take the helm. She will be staying on as a committee member taking on the role of finding and organising speakers. Arts and crafts, garden ornaments, paintings and jewellery were some of the stalls that made the branch autumn fayre the success it was. The event was well supported, not just by local people but many from further afield. They came to take advantage of early Christmas shopping, pick up a bargain or just chat with friends over a cup of coffee - and of course a piece of WI cake. It was encouraging to see many stallholders reserve tables for next year. The branch would like to thank all who came and the local businesses who helped to promote the day. Our final event of the year will be our Christmas meal at the Grassmere Hotel in Keynsham. Dianna Coles
OUR November topic was Cleeve and Beaufort Military Hospital. Roger Angerson gave an excellent presentation supported with photographic slides and we heard that in 1915, when the other Bristol hospitals could not cope with the increasing influx of casualties, Bristol Lunatic Asylum (Glenside Hospital) was converted at War Office expense into a military hospital with 1,460 beds for the general medical and surgical treatment of sick and wounded soldiers. The Duke of Beaufort allowed his title to be used for the new establishment. The existing mental patients had been dispersed throughout the West Country. Cleve Hill House in Downend had been offered as a hospital and was incorporated into the Beaufort. The greatest number of patients under the roof of the Beaufort War Hospital on one night was 1,487. Thirty beds were reserved for mental cases among local troops and in 1917 a ward of ten beds was established for cases of sickness among the German prisoners of war in the labour camps near Bristol. The first convoy of wounded was received on May 24, 1915 and the military hospital closed in February 1919. Over that period, 29,433 patients were admitted and 164 deaths recorded, of which 30 were civilian emergencies from the influenza epidemic of 1918. The authorities tried to send men needing treatment as near to their own homes as possible, so many of the soldiers would have been local, however their was also a huge contingent of Australians and Canadians. Once the military had left, the hospital reverted to the care of mental patients. On December 5 we will have our AGM, Christmas raffle and American supper, followed on December 6 by our Christmas meal at the Severn Valley Railway. Both surely unmissable! Kingswood History Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month (March-December), at 7.30pm, in Room 4 at the Park Centre, Kingswood High Street, (opposite the Civic Centre, BS15 9TR, parking in Hollow Road). Anyone interested in joining us should visit our website www. kingswoodhistorysociety.org or just come along to our meetings. Cost is ÂŁ2.50 per visit including tea/coffee and biscuits. Annual subscription is ÂŁ20. Paul Hanmore
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n NEWS THE star of TV’s Blackadder and Time Team, Sir Tony Robinson, reveals many of Bristol’s hidden historical secrets in a DVD released this month. Director Martin Weitz says the rediscovered and reworked film is an extraordinary record of Bristol’s amazing history, capturing rare images of the city which could not be filmed nowadays; including access to
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Tony Robinson also delves into the Slave Trade when he visits Henbury Churchyard, in search of the grave of Scipio Africanus, a young slave brought to the city. Sir Tony Robinson’s famed History of Bristol is available from selected retailers for £9.99. It can also be ordered online from Amazon.co.uk and from www.focusproductions.co.uk
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