hanham&longwellgreenvoice
www.hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
February, 2018 Issue 18
FREE EVERY MONTH IN HANHAM & LONGWELL GREEN
Car ploughs into estate agents Traders in Longwell Green want safety measures introduced after two cars crash into an estate agents' shop window in 6 months. PAGE 4
New hospice might need high ceilings...
It's a tall order for St Peter's Hospice as the charity undergoes a rebuild of its Inpatient Unit. Small wonder, then, that Hanham comedy legend, 6ft 7in Stephen Merchant, proved a big hit. Report: Page 7
Thanks for saving my life! A LONGWELL Green fatherof-two who survived a cardiac arrest has been reunited with the police officers and paramedics who saved his life at a roadside layby. Ian Cains, 54, fell ill at home late at night and was being driven to hospital when his heart suddenly stopped beating.
His family pulled together – as son Charlie, 19, ran to get help; daughter Ellie, 18, dialled 999; while wife, Nicky, stayed at her husband’s side. Ambulance crews arrived at the rest area outside MoD Abbey Wood in Bristol, after a nearby police firearms team found the Bath University porter slumped
on the back seat of the car. Ian and his family met the emergency services personnel in January for the first time since the incident in the early hours of November 19, 2017. "I’d like to personally thank the police and paramedics for saving my life," he said. Turn to Page 3
£2000 boost for youth club The Honourable Company of Gloucester has given £2,000 to Hanham Youth Club, which is used by more than 500 young people every week. PAGE 9
Claudia opens revamped centre Olympic gymnast Claudia Fragapane has officially reopened Longwell Green Active Lifestyle Centre after a £1.5 million refurbishment. PAGE 25
Need an Electrician ?
-Free Quotes
-Inspection and Testing
Full Electrical Test with NICEIC Certificate from £95
-New builds and Extensions
Consumer Unit Change with Certificate from £270
-Extra Sockets and Lights -Fire Alarm, Smoke Detectors -Anything Electrical we can do !!!
www.ElderwoodElectrical.com
Elderwood Electrical
Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Testing
Office:- 0117 9322379 Mobile:- 07725 058581
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
2
Hanham & Longwell Green Voice contacts Publisher Emma Cooper 0117 908 2121 / 07715 770448 sales@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk Editor Follow us on Twitter Linda Tanner @ twitter.com/Hanham LWGvoice 0777 0700579 news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk News Jayne Taylor 07880 731148 news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk Find us on Facebook Erica Benson www.facebook.com/ Advertising Sales hanhamandlongwell greenvoice 0117 908 2121A sales@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
March deadline Our March edition deadline is February 14. To ensure your news or letter is included, please contact us by then. Advertisers are also asked to contact us by the same date.
Your views Letters for publication can be sent to the above email addresses or by post to Letters, Hanham & Longwell Green Voice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1NR. The editor reserves the right to edit your letter.
Useful numbers South Gloucestershire Council www.southglos.gov.uk 01454 868009 Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 499 4718 Police www.avonandsomersetpolice.uk General enquiries: 101 Emergency: 999
Fire www.avonfire.gov.uk General enquiries: 0117 926 2061 Emergency: 999 NHS Health Call 111 Well Aware (health and social care information) www.wellaware.org.uk Freephone: 0808 808 5252
Live In Care
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Hanham and Longwell Green Voice is independent. We cannot take responsibility for content or accuracy of adverts, and it is advertisers’ responsibility to conform to all relevant legislation. We cannot vouch for any services offered. Opinions are not necessarily those of the editor. Hanham and Longwell Green Voice is distributed each month to residents. If for some reason you do not get a copy, please collect one from local pick-up points. Feedback is always welcomed, contact Emma Cooper on 0117 908 2121 or sales@ hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk This month 9,500 copies will be distributed around Hanham and Longwell Green.
Live In Care
Live In Care
n NEWS
'We're no slip road into city centre' FURTHER opposition to the idea of a Pucklechurch junction on the M4 has come from people who fear it would bring additional traffic to Kingswood and St George. Labour councillors have launched a petition called "We're no slip road into the city”. They say the so-called “eastern option”, involving a new junction 18a and a link road from the motorway to the Avon Ring Road at Siston, would bring thousands of additional cars on to the A420 and Church Road. They say this would be devastating to public health and would make local travel at peak hours impossible. They are backed by Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy in their call for South Gloucestershire Council to scrap the suggestion, which was put forward last summer in a £500,000 feasibility study carried out for the council and Highways England by contractors. Councillor Pat Rooney, who representsWoodstock ward and is leader of the Labour group on South Gloucestershire Council, said:"Kingswood residents already suffer health problems due to excessive levels of nitrogen dioxide from traffic pollution. The Tory Government has told South Gloucestershire to put an action plan in place to reduce traffic along the A420. Adding
Excellent and Affordable Caringfor foryou youininthe thecomfort comfort of your own home Caring of your own home ‘Only the very best will do’ ‘Only the very best will do’
Caring for you in the comfort of your own home Tel: 01179 860710 ‘Only the very best will do’
44 Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HG
Tel: 01179 860710 Email:featherbedhomecare@hotmail.co.uk www.featherbedhomecare.co.uk 44 Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HG Email:featherbedhomecare@hotmail.co.uk www.featherbedhomecare.co.uk
Caring for you in the comfort of your own home ‘Only the very best will do’
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Tel: 01179 860710 44 Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HG
February, 2018
a new motorway junction at Pucklechurch would blatantly ignore Kingswood residents' health and well-being. Locally we are working hard to regenerate Kingswood, making it a better place to live and work.” Nicola Beech and Steve Pearce, Bristol city councillors for St George Central ward, which sits either side of the A420, added: “Too little consideration seems to be given to impacts in Bristol. We will campaign hard for to abandon these plans to protect St George and the health of our community. “Two Mile Hill is not a slip road into the city and St George will not support any proposals which brings more through traffic down the A420. East Bristol’s road network is already too congested. ” The feasibility study, which came up with two eastern options and a western option at Emersons Green, provoked a large public response, which is now being analysed. Results of the consultation are expected next month, when South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet will decide whether there is a case to be put to the Department for Transport for the junction and link road. Supporters say it is needed to reduce traffic congestion and unlock economic potential in the area. The earliest it could open would be 2027.
NEW - Redfern Osteopaths are pleased to announce the addition of Sports & Nutrition Specialist Osteopathic treatment Sports & Nutrition • Injury rehabilitation • Back and neck pain • Tailored nutritional advice • Sciatica • Supplement advice • Headaches • Sports taping & strapping • Tennis elbow • Injury treatment & prevention • Arthritic pain • Strength & conditioning • Muscular spasm Appointments available in Paulton & Keynsham
07969 910 845 @redfernosteopaths
www.redfernosteopaths.co.uk
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS From Page 1 "I have no recollection of what happened, but I am very grateful for what they did." Ian was at his home in Longwell Green when he became unwell at around 12.30am. Charlie drove his father to hospital with the rest of the family, but they were forced to stop beside a busy junction when Ian lost consciousness. Nicky said: "Ian had said he didn’t feel well, but we really had to persuade him to go to hospital. In the car he made a funny noise. He stopped breathing and starting dribbling. I couldn’t find a pulse. We didn’t know if he would survive. It was very traumatic." Charlie flagged down a police firearms team who were inside their vehicle at a red traffic light. They pulled him out of the vehicle, and began to administer CPR and defibrillation. Firearms officer Ian Womack said: "We did what we could for Ian. In the circumstances, I feel we left him in the best possible condition for the paramedics. It was great teamwork. "I was so happy to hear Ian was alive and well. It shows how beneficial it is to be able to put first aid training into practice." SWASFT operations officer, Michael Anning; paramedic, Ashley Campbell, and emergency care assistant, Frances Morton, arrived to take over from the police. Ian was given several defibrillator shocks, before being transferred by ambulance to the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Ian was put in a coma for 48 hours, because there was a lack of oxygen to his brain. But he has since made a good recovery. Michael said: "With a cardiac arrest, it’s all about getting there
3
Right place, right time, prompt treatment: Ian's life is saved
as soon as possible. Thankfully the police were in the right place at the right time, and between us we were able to give him prompt treatment. "This case shows that prompt CPR and defibrillation can mean the difference between surviving or not. We were also joined by Jules, a basics doctor who responded promptly to the incident, he performed advanced interventions at the roadside. I was delighted to hear Ian had survived." The family attended Almondsbury police operations department on January 16 to thank the police and paramedics.
Castle Garage Doors
• • • • • • • •
All makes and models of garage doors supplied and fitted Up and over, sectional, roller and side hinged doors Free no obligation quote Repair and automation specialist No call out fees Rapid response to repairs 1 Doone Road 15 years’ experience Bristol Find us on yell.com BS7 0JQ
castlegaragedoors@outlook.com www.castlegaragedoors.co.uk
07854 330 370 | 07763 256 125 If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
4
February, 2018
n NEWS
Safety fears as second car ploughs into shops STAFF at a rank of shops in Longwell Green are calling for safety measures after a car ploughed into a shop window for the second time in six months. Workers at Blue Sky Property in Ellacombe Road were left terrified after a blue Volkswagen estate mounted a pavement and smashed into the window at around 10.15am on Saturday January 27. A similar accident happened in July when a red Toyota Auris careered into the window of the same business. Although no one was hurt in either of the incidents, people who work along the rank are now planning to lobby South Gloucestershire Council to install bollards to prevent it happening again. They say because the shops are close to Longwell Green Primary School and a bus stop, urgent road safety measures must be taken. Blue Sky company director Juliette Maytham said: "A woman had gone to park and hadn't stopped so bounced up over the kerb. The driver flattened a huge metal post which normally has hanging baskets on it in the summer. She came straight over the top of it and came flying towards the office, smashing into our shop window. "Colleagues saw the car and on realising it wasn't going to stop, dived towards the
Juliette Maytham, Blue Sky; Richard Rubino and Mark Hibbard, The Chopfather barbers; Alan Hammick, Express Property Services; and Mark Buttery, Accounting Advice Ltd, are concerned about risk to staff and customers back of the office. They were understandably pretty shaken up and shocked. "Thankfully, the woman was ok and told the police she couldn't remember anything." An ambulance took the driver home while police cordoned off the site. The fire brigade were called to check the building was sound before removing the car. Despite having their window boarded
CO-ORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY GARDENING CO-ORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY GARDENING INITIATIVE INITIATIVE
up, Blue Sky remained open. Miss Maytham said: "One of the ladies in the chemist has been working here for 19 years and in all that time has never known of there being any accidents. Now, in the past six months, we have had two cars drive into the front of our office.Last July, an older chap passed out and his family think he may have had a mini stroke. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. Our office is on a bit of a slope so luckily he hit the bottom end of the office where a small wall took the majority of the impact but the whole window was smashed back into the office. The front window display was bashed but thankfully there was no one sitting at the front window of the office at the time. "There was a lady who had just walked past moments beforehand and must have considered herself very lucky that day. "We've been so lucky both times that our window has managed to take most of the impact and stop the cars coming in. It does seem odd to have two similar accidents in quick succession but it does highlight that something needs to be done. A council spokesman said: "Our traffic engineer responsible for this area will carry out a detailed investigation of the incident as soon as possible and contact the estate agents as part of this."
CO-ORDINATOR FOR COMMUNITY GARDENING LEADER FOR PIONEERING MUSIC PROJECT INITIATIVE We are looking for someone with musical skills and knowledge
thatare canlooking lead a new project forgardening people withskills learning We for music a person with and disabilities. WeWe are looking with gardening gardeningskills skills and experience that can oversee our new project; supporting are lookingfor foraaperson person with and experience our new newproject; project;supporting supporting people experiencethat thatcan canoversee oversee our Youwith will need to be disabilities enthusiastic,to fun, and patient, andmaintain have learning make over and a people with learning to make makeover overand andmaintain maintain the ability tocommunal deliver enjoyable andarea. engaging music people with learningdisabilities disabilities to a a garden experiences for the group members. communal area. communal garden garden area. You will need to be passionate about gardening and have Complete teaching resources, strategies, sheet music, You will needtotobe bepassionate passionate about have You will need aboutgardening gardeningand and have vision and creativity. must also as bewell able encourage handbook and song You album provided asto mentoring and and vision and creativity. You must also be able to encourage and vision and creativity. You must also be able to encourage and support our members to befounder included fully withhelpers. the project. support from the project and volunteer support ourmembers membersto to be be included included fully project. support our fullywith withthe the project.
3 hrs p/w flexible for 25 weeks.
4 hrs p/w. Saturday 10:00 – 1:00, plus an additional 1 hour of 3 hrs paid p/w preparation flexible fortime. 25 weeks.
£12 hour.
£12 hour. £12 hour
Request an application form laura@keynshammencap.org.uk
Request anan application laura@keynshammencap.org.uk Request applicationform form laura@keynshammencap.org.uk Tel: 0117 0117 9865659 Tel: 9865659
Keynsham & District Mencap Society offer social and leisure opportunities to
Keynsham & District Mencap Society offer social and leisure opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities. children andRegistered adults Charity with learning No.275561 disabilities.
3 hrs p/w flexible for 25 weeks. £12 hour. Request an applicationTel: form laura@keynshammencap.org.uk 0117 9865659 Tel: 0117 9865659 children andSociety adults with learning Keynsham & District Mencap offer social disabilities. and leisure opportunities to Registered Charity No.275561 children and adults with learning disabilities. Registered Charity No.275561
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Keynsham & District Mencap Society offer social and leisure opportunities to Registered Charity No.275561
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS A TEAM of nine RAF personnel descended on Hanham Woods Academy to deliver a day of STEM and coaching activities. All 165 students in Year 10 took part in the action-packed programme of challenges. Set a number of tasks, students built towers within time limits and completed activities to encourage communication and team working skills. The RAF netball team from Brize Norton also spent time with Hanham Woods Year 10 & 11 netball teams, coaching, discussing tactics and playing games against them. The event was part of an ongoing partnership between the academy and the RAF, which has sponsored Hanham Woods netball team by supplying professional kit and equipment. Allen Williams, Raising Attainment coordinator, said: “It is important that the Academy works with a range of outside agencies and organisations to give our students a range of experiences that may inform them of the options available and to broaden their horizons. It encourages me to see students really engaged and involved in activities they may not have considered before.”
5
RAF team drops in to school
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
6
n NEWS As part of the charity Bristol Women’s Voice’s year long Deeds Not Words celebration, Jane Duffus has written a new book commemorating 250 wonderful women from Bristol’s past. Here, she looks at two with a musical twist. IN Bristol, you can’t move for references to the men who helped to shape our city… but what about the women? When all but one of the statues in the city feature men (and the solitary female statue is of a goddess, not even a human woman!) and there are some history books about Bristol that barely even mention women, you would be forgiven for thinking there were no notable females in Bristol’s past. But you’d be wrong!
February, 2018
Hitting the right notes
Jane Duffus, author of the Women Who Built Bristol Which is why in ‘The Women Who Built Bristol’ (published by Tangent Books on February 26),
Pianist and charity campaigner Blanche Long. Photo courtesy of St George's Bristol Archive
I have compiled a compendium of 250 wonderful women who helped to shape the city we know and love today. From the better known names such as reformer Mary Carpenter and suffragette Annie Kenney, to the more obscure such as fruit seller Jane Martin and haematologist Janet Vaughan…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. And here are just two examples... Despite her humble beginnings in Easton, thanks to her powerful tenor voice Ruby Helder went on to become a renowned international opera singer. Born as Emma Jane Holder in 1890, her father was the landlord of the Glasshouse pub on Brooklyn Terrace in Lawrence Hill and his talented daughter would regularly sing to entertain the customers. After being encouraged to take formal singing lessons, Emma changed her name to Ruby Helder and a superstar was born. Known as ‘The Girl Tenor’, owing to how extraordinary it was for a woman to have the range she did, by 1911 Ruby had a recording contract with HMV and her reputation had gained an international following. American audiences adored her and she regularly sang in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. One American millionaire is even said to have paid Ruby £10,000
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
(approximately £190,000 in contemporary money) to travel across the Atlantic and sing at a private party in 1913. Not bad for a girl from a pub in Easton. Another musical Bristol gal was Blanche Long, born 1927. She suffered polio as a child so was encouraged to study music, which led her to train at Trinity College of Music, London, where she honed her piano skills. After marriage, Blanche moved to Redland where her interests expanded to see her become director of an engineering company, fundraiser for a disability charity and continue with the piano. In 1976, it was announced that St George’s off Park Street was closing as a church, so Blanche, and two others, approached the BBC with the idea of using the building for chamber music: the first concert was broadcast on 15 December 1976. A ‘Friends of St George’s Brandon Hill’ newsletter from the 1980s stated: “[Blanche’s] enthusiasm and optimism provides St George’s Music Trust with a pillar of strength which is so essential to the future survival and prosperity of the Trust.” For the full story on Ruby and Blanche, and all 250 women profiled in the book, please order your copy of ‘The Women Who Built Bristol’ from bristolwomensvoice.bigcartel. com. All profits go straight to the charity Bristol Women’s Voice and to better benefit the charity please buy direct.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
February, 2018 March, 2017
n NEWS ■ YOUTH AND EDUCATION
hanham&longwellgreenvoice hanham&longwellgreenvoice
7 13
Stephen Merchant backs St Peter's Hospice appeal HANHAM actor, comedian and writer Stephen Merchant paid a visit to a cause close to his heart when he visited St Peter's Hospice recently. Stephen spent time with patients and nurses in the Day Hospice, before touring the construction site where the Inpatient Unit is being redeveloped to provide 15 private ensuite rooms. Stephen, who grew up in Hanham and went to Hanham High School (now Hanham Woods Academy), is spending a few days in his home city on a visit from LA where he now lives and works, having starred alongside Hugh Jackson in the 2017 X-Men film Logan. His grandmother was cared for by St Peter’s Hospice when it was based at Knowle, and Stephen was joined by his parents Ron and Elaine on his visit to Brentry. The much-loved star met staff and patients and gave his backing to the hospice’s Room to Care Appeal to help fund the IPU redevelopment. "Ever since my grandmother was cared for by St Peter’s Hospice 22 years ago, I’ve felt a real connection to everything they do," said Stephen, who made his break after co-penning the acclaimed series The Office with Ricky Gervais. "I’m really pleased to be able to visit, help out the appeal and keep people aware of what the hospice is trying to achieve. "Please help us build aWoods 21st century hospice fora Bristol." STUDENTS at Hanham Academy staged spectacular To find out more about of theOz. Room to Care Appeal visit www. production of The Wizard roomtocare.co.uk 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 the results. More than 50 students were involved with the production last month, from actors and musicians to the technical and make-up teams, set and costume designers. Dorothy was played by Lauren Rickards and the Wizard by Marinos Stavro. Many staff were involved, including Mr Joinson, Mrs Bellamy and Mrs Tushingham, set and props; Mrs Rhodes and Miss Simmonds costumes, Miss Barton, direction and Miss Harvey, choreography. Mrs Hurrell, director, and Mr Nicholas, musical director, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who have been involved in the show, all parents and guardians who have provided their support to our pupils but most of all we would like to thank all the pupils who have worked extremely hard over the last three terms for their amazing efforts, well done!”
A wonderful Wizard of Oz at HWA
Early years provision for children from 2 to 4 years
We aim to offer a wide and diverse range of activities providing each child with the opportunity to learn through play whilst socialising with other children. We trust that the time both you and your child spend with us will be the most enjoyable and positive learning experience. If you would like to find out more about our pre-school or come in for a visit then please call or email us. We look forward to hearing from you.
it’s News News call call 07919 07919 199565 100565 or or 07880 07880 731148 731148 IfIf it’s
For more INFO or to book your space please For more INFO orContact to bookus: your space please Contact us: info@majesticgymnastics.co.uk info@majesticgymnastics.co.uk Telephone: 07956 749506 Michelle: 07794 204446 Candice: 07956 749506
by!m u l C G y l o a o d i l h PrHeo-S c
OL AG ES
A LL SC H O
10:00-15:00
Stay and play - from walking to school age or crawling to 2 years old. Come and play in our themed gym sessions and enjoy free play, sensory activities, action songs and trampolining. No need to book just turn up.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, every Structured gymnastics school holiday
- For 2-3 year olds (with parent) and 3-4 year olds (independently) . Our themed sessions incorporate gymnastic skill learning including gross and fine motor skills, actions songs and sensory activities. These are term based courses and must be booked and paid for in advance! All our gymnasts on the structured sessions have the opportunity to work towards British gymnastics badges.
All days includes, free play, competitions, trampoline, British Gymnastics badges, Baby - Your babies introduced to the world of Gymnastics and All Gym coaches are firstwill aidbetrained and air track, set them for achecked lifetime ofalongside enjoyment physical them with arts and crafts, areupDBS their activity. Providing the framework for natural, physical and psychological development. and lots more! gymnastics Suitable for ages 8 weeksqualifications. to walking.
Pre booking is essential: £14 when paid in advance, £15 on the day Multiple and siblingprogramme discounts timetable, available please visit our For our day full Pre-School All details can bewebsite: found on our website noticeboard at www.majesticgymnastics.co.uk www.majesticgymnastics.co.uk Majestic Gymnastics LTD, Unit 7 Aldermoor Way, Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire, BS30 7DA www.majesticgymnastics.co.uk Majestic Gymnastics LTD, Unit 7 Aldermoor Way, Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire, BS30 7DA
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk Email:
Discover your future Could you see yourself as a scientist or biomedical engineer? Perhaps an applied scientist, engineer or forensic analyst? Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy enables you to study BTEC qualifications or A-Levels across science, technology, maths and engineering in the sixth form or a range of specialist science, engineering and technology courses alongside core GCSEs in Year 10. Book a visit during the school day or secure a place on one of our Open Evenings which start at 6.30pm to find out more about BTE Academy. Apply now for a place in Year 10 or Year 12 for September 2018.
52%
of all Maths/Further Maths A-Level grades at A* or A
76%
of grades in Maths and Science A-Level at A* to C
77%
of Engineering grades at Distinction* or Distinction
100%
progression to University or apprenticeship
Open Evenings from 6.30pm 6pm Thursday 28th September Thursday 15th March Thursday 12th October Thursday 23rd November
Book now on 0117 983 8080 Supported by:
t Direc y em d a c A ervice bus s swood,
King from ell Green Longw nham & Ha
Call 0117 983 8080 to book a place at an Open Evening now BTE Academy, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SF • www.bteacademy.co.uk • admissions@bteacademy.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice 16
February, 2018
n NEWS
9 hanham&longwellg
■ PHARMACY
Cash boost for Hanham Youth Don't Club miss YOUNG people in Hanham are to benefit from a £2,000 boost after a donation was made to the area's youth club. The generous donation, from The Honourable Company of Gloucester, acknowledges the work of Hanham Youth Club, which sees more than 500 young people a week coming through its doors. The club is run by Creative Youth Network, a charity that works to build relationships with young people from all backgrounds, helping them reach their own potential and live fulfilling lives. The youth club, in the High Street next to Hanham Library, offers free space for young people with staff to give advice and offer a helping hand. Young people organise their own events, learn new skills, cook meals together, play games, go on trips and are given volunteering opportunities. In the past three years
0117 9322293 24 Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, BS30 9BA Young people at Hanham show their appreciation to Sir Henry Elwes Column by Jess Williams of KCVO, of The Honourable Company of Gloucester Ellacombe Pharmacy aims to help educate patients range of the club has been working to engagement workeronataHanham conditions provide information reduce the risk of anti-social Youth Club,and said: "We’re really to helpfor maintain their well being behaviour in the area, focussing grateful The Honourable whilst also pressure on GP on equipping young people with Company of easing Gloucester’s surgeries by promoting self care communication and conflict support, enabling us to run our resolution skills. Thursday sessions where we Arran Bees, the lead positive regularly have over 80 young
people coming in and spending their time in a safe environment, talking to experienced youth NOW is the best time to get workers about the issues vaccinated for the flu (influenza). affecting their lives." It takes about two weeks after The Honourable Company vaccination to gain optimal of Gloucestershire promotes the protection. county’s values and interests, by The flu virus changes every supporting industry, commerce, year,education you need to have yearly sport, and theaarts and jab againstdebate. the latest strain. encouraging Whilst no vaccine offers 100% It promotes excellence in the seasonal flu theprotection, county and encourages vaccine has an excellent safety charitable giving for the benefit record. The flu vaccine contains of Gloucestershire. inactivated viruses so it by cannot It was set up in 2007 u. Lieutenant of thecause then flLord Remember: Sir Antibiotics cannot Gloucestershire, Henry Elwes help with the flu.onOld fashioned KCVO. It focuses upholding u remedies stories abound, with theflcounty’s tradition and no proven proficiency I must history, ensuring achievements arereiterate. both encouraged and The FREE flu vaccination celebrated. TheNHS Honourable is available in Ellacombe Company supports projects Pharmacy any one in receipt that meet thefor needs of young of a carer’s those people acrossallowance, the countyorand who are the main carer of an encourages leadership and older or disabled person whose excellence, especially in young welfare may be at risk if the people.
Will Writing & Estate Planning
care pati (bea sing in p long such obs (CO hea dise dise hav and Pha F illne snee The easi simi thro the mor sud tired
2 & R
A Will lets you protect your family’s inheritance and decide how your assets are shared out –
if you don’t make a Will, the law says who gets what. We have a Bristol-based team of trained will writing consultants who provide a home visiting service and can take your instructions in the comfort of your own home.
Please feel free to call us during office hours on 0800 019 4557 or email us at info@elm-online. co.uk
Jaime Brain Dip CDT RCS (Eng)
Fully qualified and registered denture professionals with over 18 years experience
Standard single or pair of mirrored Wills £99 If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
10
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS
People's Grand Prix revs up REGISTRATION opens this month for the People’s Grand Prix, a fun and inclusive fundraising event for Jessie May. Participants will jog, walk or push their way around a 3km wheelchair-friendly track at Odd Down Sports Ground in Bath on July 8. It costs £6 to enter and under 2s go free. This will be the third annual People’s Grand Prix. The 2017 event raised nearly £3,000 for the local charity, which cares for terminally ill children within their own homes Sports groundb general manager, Ruth Rich, said: “We are very happy that we have been able to support Jessie May to deliver the successful People’s Grand Prix event. It is superb to see the cycle track used for community events such as this."
Pictured are Julian Withers (Jessie May), Summer Dixon (South Glos Show), Harry Gardner (Meningitis Now), Sarah Williams (South Glos Show) and Lucy Hazzell (Jessie May) at the announcement THE South Gloucestershire Show has announced it will support Jessie May at its annual event this summer. Kingswood-based Jessie May, which provides at home care for children with life limiting conditions, takes over from
Meningitis Now as the show's nominated charity. Meningitis Now, which also has its roots in Kingswood, benefited from £13,000 raised at the August show over the last two years. Julian Withers, from Jessie
May, said: "We are absolutely delighted to be working with the South Gloucestershire Show this year. We are now caring for over 170 families around the immediate area. The money and awareness raised about the work we do will be phenomenal."
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ Tel: 0117 9927100
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
11
n NEWS
Jessie May scoops Best Charity award A KINGSWOOD charity which cares for terminally ill children at home has scooped the Best Charity award at the first ever South West Business and Community Awards. Jessie May, based at the Kingswood Foundation in Brittania Road, provides medical care and respite for children in Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset and impressed judges of the Charity category, which also shortlisted six other organisations in the region. Organised by Great British Expos and held in Swindon, the awards ceremony was attended by over 250 business people and community figures in an evening of recognition and celebration. Julian Withers, head of fundraising at Jessie May, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won the Best Charity Award, especially at the inaugural event, which was fantastically well attended and organised. “We’re pleased that the judges recognised the hard work and passion we put in to caring for the families who need us within this region. Our Jessie May nurses are a lifeline to parents and siblings as well as children who are going through a very tough time and need complex emotional and medical support from professionals. “We’re hoping that winning this award will raise our profile across the region so that we can continue to help support many
Julian Withers (right) being presented with the award more families.” Alec Jones-Hall, director of South West Business and Community Awards, said: “We are proud and excited to be celebrating outstanding achievement across the region and rewarding those who are making a huge impact throughout the South West. We all continue to play a vital role in the success of our region and its future achievements will be built on the foundations we lay today.” Jessie May was set up by the parents of Jessica May Purrington, a little girl who died at home aged four months, surrounded by her family and her nurses. Jessie May has a team of dedicated nurses who provide care to children and
families during a child’s life and after their death. It costs around £1,400,000 to provide this care yearly so public support like this
is vital. For more information about the work of Jessie May visit www.jessiemay.org.uk
Need more space? You’ve already got it -
Maximise the potential under your own roof!
FOR ONLY
£299 YOU GET
• 53 square feet (5 sq m) of usable floor area • A fully fitted deluxe smooth glide aluminium loft ladder • professional installation, inclusive of all cost
ATTIC ALERT
Call Jeff on 0785 6065463 Visit our website at www.atticalertservices.co.uk or e-mail atticalertservices@yahoo.co.uk
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
New year, new start
Stoke Gifford Retirement Village An ExtraCare Charitable Trust Village
Retirement living for the not-so-retiring Opening this year, Stoke Gifford Retirement Village will provide 261 comfortable new one and two bedroom homes for people over 55, with options for rental, shared ownership and outright purchase. The Village is built around a superb range of social, leisure and well-being facilities including: Fitness Suite and Well-being Suite Bistro and Bar Shop Hair and Beauty Salon Village Hall Hobby and Games Room IT suite and Library Greenhouse and Landscaped Piazza Here you can relax in the knowledge that if you or your partner need care, now or in the future, it can be provided by a dedicated 24/7 on-site team. The Village is a vision of The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a registered charity pioneering the UK’s most innovative and exciting new retirement villages.
Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Off Coldharbour Lane, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1EJ For more information please call
StokeGiffordVillage
0117 321 5138
or email stokegifford@extracare.org.uk
or online at www.stokegiffordvillage.co.uk Charges will apply. Details of any costs associated with your home, care and village services will be provided as part of your application. The ExtraCare Charitable Trust, registered charity number 327816, is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales as company number 2205136. Its registered office is at 7 Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2SN. Copyright Š 2017 - The ExtraCare Charitable Trust
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
13
n NEWS CAMPAIGNERS for a new community hospital at Frenchay fear it will never be built. Their anger has been fuelled by the news that developers have sought permission for 23 homes on the land earmarked for the provision. Barbara Harris, from the Save Frenchay Hospital group, said the NHS had wasted public money and betrayed people’s trust over the 13 years since the decision was taken to shut the acute hospital at Frenchay. “We have waited long enough. We need the community hospital at Frenchay now,” said Mrs Harris, from Downend, who has been involved with the campaign throughout. Three local MPs, Chris Skidmore, Jack Lopresti and Luke Hall, say they are deeply concerned about the plans by North Bristol NHS Trust, which owns the land, and the developers Redrow, who are building hundreds of homes on the Frenchay site. In a joint statement, they said: “We urge the Trust and Redrow to withdraw the
Shock over bid to build on community hospital site planning application and to get round the table, so we can ensure that what health land remains in Frenchay is used for the new health facilities we have been promised.” The MPs are seeking a meeting with a junior Health Minister to discuss their concerns. Councillors from all parties are also angry at the proposals. Marian Lewis, Conservative chair of the Health Scrutiny committee, at whose meeting the plans were revealed, said: “This represents a blow to the people of South Gloucestershire, who have been patiently awaiting promised facilities. We are now left questioning whether the Trust ever had any intentions of implementing these new health facilities, and whether this has all been a charade.”
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Labour’s Councillor Ian Scott said: “This is an inevitable effect of the government’s austerity programme. The community and councillors need to keep pressure on the NHS to ensure that the plan for health and social care services promised for Frenchay over many years does not suffer or get scaled back as a result of this or any other deal with housing developers.” Lib Dem Councillor Claire Young said:”We think it is outrageous that the NBT are considering allowing houses to be built on land that was supposed to be used for community health facilities before they’ve worked out how they are going to provide those facilities. It's a sad reflection on Government underfunding of our local NHS that they feel under pressure to do this.”
NBT says the intention remains to provide health and social care beds and extra-care housing at Frenchay, but the trust no longer thinks it will need all the land that has been set aside. Mrs Harris told the Voice that the new super-hospital at Southmead was under pressure because of the failure to provide the promised intermediate care beds at Frenchay. This was of great concern, she said, because South Gloucestershire already has a very high proportion of elderly residents and the population overall is expected to grow rapidly. Meanwhile, the site for the community hospital - which was scheduled to open this summer - is covered with waste from the housing development.
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
15
n NEWS
Smaller bins: a boon or a blessing? A DEBATE is raging on social media after the introduction of smaller black waste bins. South Gloucestershire Council began delivering the 140 litre bins on January 15, although it will be several months before every household receives one. The authority says about half - 52 per cent - of the household waste in the current 240 litre refuse bins could be recycled so smaller bins will encourage people to recycle more. But some residents aren't happy about the changes, with one person calling the new bins 'a load of rubbish'. Disgruntled residents have been taking to the council's Facebook page to express their concerns about the shrunken bins, which measure 50.5cm x 55.5cm x 110cm. One said: "Our new bins are going to be 140 litres down from 240. I have 6 adults in my household. Even Bristol City Council downsized to 180 litres
which looks small. This is going to be a real struggle!" Some argued that it will lead to people dumping their excess waste illegally and end up costing the council more in the long run. "What a waste of tax payers money. Watch the fly tipping get even worse," one man said. Another poster said: "How is an allowance of 2 litres per adult per day, in my household, reasonable?" with the council responding: "Most household waste can be recycled from home and the smaller bin should be adequate for the majority of
QUALITY KITCHEN FACELIFTS
households if they are making full use of the weekly recycling collections. We recommend that you try the new bin for at least two collections and if you are still struggling, let us know." But some residents were in support of the green measures, with one reflecting: "I remember when we had 1 small metal bin for a family of six. Everything went in there and somehow we survived. Could the real problem be not the size of the bin, but the amount of waste we generate?" Residents who can't fit all their household waste into the new bins can apply for another bin but will have to pay £32 a year, unless the extra bin space is needed because of a medical condition.
A 50 per cent reduction applies to those getting Income Support, Pension Guarantee Credit, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance or Incomebased Employment and Support Allowance. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and the council can arrange to check if households are recycling as much waste as possible. A South Gloucestershire Council spokesman said: "We will be exchanging bins on two collection routes per day and it will take around 12 weeks to complete the process for the whole of South Gloucestershire. "We are starting with areas covered by our Yate depot and will move on to those covered by our other depot in Warmley during March and the beginning of April." * What do you think of the bins change? Have you changed your views about recycling after watching Blue Planet? Why not write to our letters page?
A new look for your old kitchen this spring! EST.
Before
1999
• Trusted reputation • Huge choice of doors, worktops, appliances, sinks & taps • Free planning & design service • Door swaps to full kitchens – tailored to your needs ®
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:
0117 911 7657 dreamdoors.co.uk
Visit our showroom: 11/12 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8AL
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
16
hanham&longwellgreenvoice n FEATURE
n FROM OUR MP ONE month into 2018, and it’s clear that already, it’s set to be a busy year, with several key decisions about to be taken that will affect the future of our local area. A priority of mine has been to campaign for an M4 Link to the Ring Road. I managed to obtain funding for a feasibility study into a new road, and have since campaigned for the Western option, near the Science Park, rather than build on greenbelt land near Pucklechurch. It makes sense that any link road should be near where the ring road almost touches the motorway - the consultation, which finished late last year, will make its final decision on the best route later this year, but thank you to the 2100 residents who signed my petition calling for the Western, and not the Eastern route. I am determined to keep up the pressure for better transport infrastructure, but of course it must be the right transport infrastructure. I’m delighted that the plans for a new £50 million Automotive Academy on the Bristol and Bath Science Park site are still
February, 2018
Traveller's tales:
Chris Skidmore progressing well. I have been leading the campaign working with the University of Bath to ensure that we received the government funding to kickstart the project. I’m looking forward to seeing progress on this project , which will bring with it 400 new jobs. Aside from regular surgeries in my office, I’m keen to ensure that I get around the constituency for ward surgeries, so people can drop in to see me closer to home.If there are any issues which you would like to discuss call my office in Hanham on 0117 9081524 who will arrange an appointment.
A Longwell Green grandfather is making waves in the world of publishing with his book about his round the world adventures in an ageing Land Rover back in the 1970s. Jayne Taylor catches up with Pete Strickland to find out more HEARD the one about four young men who travelled through the Middle East in a 21-year-old Land Rover? You'd be forgiven for thinking this is the opening line of a joke, for surely this would be impossible in today's political climate. But nearly 50 years ago, this is exactly what happened when four twenty-somethings embarked on an epic aroundthe-world journey with just a few hundred pounds between them and their fingers crossed
that Sweaty Betty, as they affectionately referred to their vehicle of choice, would last the course. One of the men, now a Longwell Green grandfather, not only survived the three-year trip but has gone on to regale others with his tales of friendship, hospitality, high jinx and danger. Today Pete Strickland is 76 and finding himself very much in demand as a public speaker, engaging everyone from WI ladies to Probus club members with his enthralling memoirs. As author of Round the World on a Shoestring, Pete has finally got round to what he promised his two children, Daniel and Victoria, he would do. When you ask him how long the book took to write he jokes 46 years, for that's pretty much how long he'd been thinking about it. Armed with notes and a manuscript he'd written during
at our lovely house in Keynsham
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
17
lads' adventures in Middle East the journey, Pete found the memories and words just flowed, and in the end, the 285-tome came together in a matter of just a few months. Pete was born in Castle Cary and on leaving the Navy at the age of 27, found himself perusing the small ads in his local paper. The words jumped out at him: "Persons interested in an overland trip to Australia contact..." It wasn't to be long before Pete was united with Ron Harvey, Tim Evans and Dick Williams and an enthusiastic, if somewhat naive, team were ready for a trip of a life-time. On a shoestring budget, and armed with just a few paper maps, the men travelled through Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, the Far East and Australia, living off the land and sleeping in a tent. "It was a journey that you couldn't do now," said Pete. "We were living rough in Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and spending time in places like Aleppo, Raqqa, Helmand Provence, Kandahar, Kabul and Peshawar. Today, with the Taliban, these are no-go areas." Despite her age, Sweaty Betty did the lads proud. She saw them through to Afghanistan but they were forced to sell her, realising they wouldn't be able to take her across into Pakistan which was at war with India. "We sold her to a hash dealer to get enough money to get out of the country," said Pete. "Then we went through Pakistan, back into Afghanistan, through to Kabul where we stayed until we could get a flight to Sri Lanka. We then went to Malaya, Thailand, Singapore, Bali, and ended up in Australia." Having run out of money, Pete took jobs in Australia, spending 14 months working at a space tracking station about 18 miles from Woomera. Pete said: "There were many highlights - and low lights. I remember sleeping in about 20 degrees below zero in a tree trunk in the mountains in Turkey. We'd been driving all day, it was getting dark and the roads were icy so we pulled into the side of the road and just kipped where we were.
Pete points out Afghanistan on the original Daily Telegraph map which the pals used to navigate the Middle East "At one point we were held up a gun point. We were camping just off the side of a road in Iraq and an Arab came by. He was nosing about, saw our camera and wanted to have his photograph taken. We took a photograph of him but he then wanted to see it. Of course, we couldn't show it to him so we tried to explain that it has to be developed in London. He said he'd wait whilst we went to get it done, which wasn't quite realistic! "He then disappeared but came back in the middle of the night with his cronies. He pointed a gun at us so we took the spool out of the camera and gave it to him. Thankfully, it pacified him and we managed to survive." Another hairy moment came while the lads were in Iran. "We were travelling through the desert and tried to camp so we pulled off into some sand dunes. In the morning we heard a rumbling and looked out and saw we were surrounded by tanks. We'd set up camp in the middle of a tank training ground. It was the quickest we'd ever dismantled the tent!" Pete, who has four grandchildren, all under six, looks back most affectionately at his time working in Australia,
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
where he spent 15 months. "I worked for NASA Space Agency on a salt lake island lagoon in the middle of Australia. I was more or less a Man Friday picking up dead kangaroos between the tracking station and Lake Woomera and collecting confidential mail from the plane which flew in every day." Despite facing extremes of temperature, Pete was made of stern stuff and his constitution strong. "I didn't suffer from anything too drastic, just the usual runs you get in Pakistan and India. We called it Bombay gut rot! We all survived it though!" Pete finally returned to the UK in 1975 after a three-month boat journey from New Zealand and built up a successful career in the amusement business, repairing fruit machines, juke boxes and pool tables. Today, Pete still runs his own vending machine business as well as finding time to do charity work as bosun on the ex-military boat the Pride of Britain, taking young people on sea adventures. Pete said the book had been a long time coming: "Every night I'd write a little blog of where we were, what we did that day and how far we'd travelled. I did that religiously. When I was in Woomera I had quite a lot of
time on my hands and thought I'd write it up as a manuscript. I finished it when I was coming home to this country on the boat. It had been stuck on the shelf for years and my two children kept asking me when I was going to write a book. I said 'I will - one day'. "They kept on to me then last year I did it. It was one of the boxes I wanted to tick while I'm still here!" These days Pete opts for more sedate journeys with visits to places like Croatia and Malta but has been known to maintain his spirit of adventure, recently dabbling with white water rafting. "When I came out of the Navy I was at a bit of a loss as to what to do and going around the world seemed a good idea at the time. Everyone thinks I was mad to have done it but I'm glad I did. I don't have any regrets - you've got to have a spirit of adventure; you can't let life pass you by." If you would like to find out more about Pete talking at your event, you can call him on 07840 240330 or 0117 932 5384 or email psvending@talktalk.net Round the World on a Shoestring is published by Brown Dog Books and is available from Amazon at the price of ÂŁ13.99.
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
18
n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Regular events Mondays
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 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 Zen 02, Exercise Class, 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre, please contact Deb, 07807460856 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 Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n 10.30 -11.15am, Zumba Gold, low impact, St Aidan's Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. n Low Impact Zumba Fitness, 6.15 - 7.15pm St Aidans Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ Cost: £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Mature Movers, Gentle Exercise Class, 10am - 11am, for more information please contact Alison, Longwell Green Community Centre, 0117 9323722 n Low Intensity Exercise Class, for those living with long term health conditions, please contact please contact Alison, Longwell Green Community Centre, 0117 9323722
Tuesdays
n Hanham Tennis Club – Club Night Tennis – 7.00pm – 10pm. New players welcome. See http:// hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm-
4pm, every week. For further information: Contact Janet, 0117 932 3643 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, 6pm-10pm, every week. For further information: Contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071 or email: terrysdanceschool@blueyonder. co.uk n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 9am1pm, every week. For further information: Contact Lucy 07444 739200 n Real Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 9.30am-11am every week, cost £6.80 per class. Contact: Sarah Buscemi on 0117 9327533 Diet and fitness classes. Aerobic exercise suitable for all levels and abilities. n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Tuesday Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre Coffee Lounge, 10.30am-12.30. A social group - so come along for a
February, 2018
We would love to publicise your event Send details of your events and activities in the following format:
WHAT IT IS WHERE IT IS WHEN IT IS in no more than 40 words: email us at: news@hanhamand longwellgreenvoice.co.uk or call us on 07919199565
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
Hanham Library What’s On OUR friendly craft group meet on a Thursday afternoon. They meet between 3:45-5:00pm to continue with their ongoing projects, pass on or learn new skills or just come for a social afternoon and a chat. There are refreshments provided. No booking is required, everyone is welcome, so just pop in on a Thursday afternoon to participate in this friendly FREE group.
Mondays 10:15 and 11:30 am (except Bank holidays) Bounce & Rhyme for babies and preschool children 10.30-12.00 Coffee Morning Tuesdays 10:30-11:00 am all year around Story & Rhyme Time Preschool children 11:00-12:00 Adult Reading Group 1st Tuesday 11.30-12.30 Adult Reading Group 3rd Tuesday
Thursdays 3:45-5:00 Adult Craft Group 6:00-7:00 pm Adult Reading Group Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 Coffee Morning Saturday monthly events 3rd February 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks Lego Club (children 4+ with grown-up; free drop-in) 10th February Bookwurms (KS3)
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks 24th February 10:30-11:30 every 4 weeks Chatterbooks (children aged 7-11) ask for details Special Activities 15th February Half Term Activity: Puppets on a sting 2.00-3-00 Free 27th February Join the Gruffalo here for Storytime 10.30am Free
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018 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) 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
Promote your events and classes with our special feature space STARTING FROM JUST
£5
+ VAT
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.
PLE
EXAM
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, 9am-1pm, every week. please contact Lucy 07444 739200 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 Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm, cost £20 per 12 week session, per person.
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157 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 to 8.00pm. Fully qualified LTA coaching. New players welcome.
19 See http://hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for details. n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 4pm-9pm, every week. please contact Lucy 07444 739200
Thursdays
n Stroke Conversation Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 1.30-3pm, every week. n Fitness Pilates class with Real Fitness with Sarah, every Thursday, 10-11am at Longwell Green Community Centre. Everyone welcome! For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, Phipps Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm, every week. For further information: Contact Brian at lwgbadminton@blueyonder. co.uk n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Longwell Green Orchestra, Longwell Green Community Centre, Ellacombe Room, 7.30pm, every week. This community based orchestra plays mainly light classical music for many local groups, senior citizens clubs and charities in the South West. For further information: Contact Graham on 07972 844073, or email contact@longwellgreenorchestra. net n Avon Scale Model Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.3010.30pm, every third Thursday of the month. n Line Dancing, Longwell Green Community Centre, 8pm-10.30pm, every week. For further information please Contact Claire, on 0117 967 7246. n Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre, Coffee Lounge, 10am -11am, cost 50p for coffee and biscuit. Contact 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.
Continued on next page
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
20
nFebruary, WHAT’S2017 ON n GARDENING zumbainbristol.co.uk
n Tiny Tutus, Hanham Community TRADITIONALLY coldest Centre, Ridgeway the Room, 10ammonth, February beginning 10.30am, cost £15 isforthe 5 classes and of the excitement I always get first class is free. Contact Andrea when I start to see signs ofor the end Spearing on 07969265115 email: of winter, and the first tempting tinytutusbris@outlook.com. Royal indication of spring emerging from Ballet Registered Teacher. ground. SinceHanham mid January nthe Young at Heart, there have been signs of the Community Centre, Elbrow Room, Autumn sown bulbs, andper even the 1.30pm-3.30pm, cost £2 buds Contact of a Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ week. the centre officethat I’d01179674439. almost forgotten about. From on Come along for going to take root a that cup I’m of tea, a piece of some cake and this of week before it get’s ancuttings afternoon entertainment. Contact theifoffice more details. too large, I leavefor much longer it nwill Hanham Hanham be tooArt late.Club, Winter is a good Community Avon Room, time to takeCentre, root cuttings and get 7pm-9pm, cost £20 per term, the new plants growing for Spring contact Burnham but weSandra are getting a littleon late by 07491835285. now. By the end of the month we’ll nhave Learn tosun Dance the at Ballroom the setting around Way, 6pm,Hanham that willCommunity really lift theCentre, spirits Elbrow Suite, 7pm-7.30pm. Contact of anyone who has a tendency for David Biggs blues. on 01179782667. the Winter I usually haveata 7:30pm positive disposition, but this season nI Modern Sequence Dance Club, have found even myself suffering Hanham Centre, from theCommunity prolonged damp and dark Elbrow Room, 7.45pm-10pm, cost conditions. £3 per £12 month per annum It’sperson, also a busy whenand HCC membership. Contact David it comes to starting to sow seeds Foote on 01179657110 or Robin on for this years vegetables, annuals, 01179563151.Modern ballroom, and and someold more Latin timeperennials. sequenceTo make sure gets left dancing. Allthat newnothing sequences out, and manage sowing of so taught as to well as old favourites many different plants, I came up with professional teacher David with (IDTA). a simple but effective system. Biggs Some knowledge of Using little pots or just using dancing essential. elastic bands, I group the seeds Stand Up Reach Out Social Group, weekly activities, 2pm - 4pm, please contact Alison Jordan, Longwell Green Community Centre, 0117 9323722 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.
hanham&longwellgreenvoice hanham&longwellgreenvoice
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 into months that they need to be 07904745331. sown, this means that each n Black Sheep Harmony A week, or simply Chorus, when there’s space in the Cappella Cadbury Heath propagator, just take theAlways months Hall School, I7.30-10pm. looking forsow female singersnew whoor a seeds and something can hold a tune. Ordinary successional sowing of onepeople of this singing extraordinarily. Contactand years vegetables. The February Noey on 07899 088180 or visit March groups are by far the largest www.blacksheepharmony.com and so it takes a bit of planning to n 7-9pm Choirspace at at assure thatKingswood I have enough United Kingswood,sowing Regent any oneChurch time. Successional Street, abilities welcome. Patsy is one ofallthe most important Holdsworth 0117 907season 8994 out keys to getting a long n vegetables, Hanham Tennis Club – Adult of but annuals and coaching plants for clubshould players, 6.30pm perennial really be to 7.30pm, fully to qualified LTA sown according the calendar, coaching followed by Club unless they’re growing under Night Tennis – 7.30 – I10pm. managed conditions. did sayNew players welcome. See http:// that I’d report back on the grow hanhamtennisclub.co.uk for lights that I acquired from Britain’s details. favourite (at least most popular) Fridaysstore, and I’m glad to say furniture n Short that theyMat are Bowls, provingLongwell extremely Green Community Centre, useful. One of the issues that I 10.30am-3.30pm, every have is that unless I moveweek. new For further information please Contact seedlings into the greenhouse, Jane on 0117 932 3737 which can get very cold, and is n Pilates Class. Longwell Green prone to severe slug 10amdamage Community Centre, when it’s clement, I have only 10.55am, every week. Free 15a room that is insufficiently lit. AsMats it minute introductory session. stands I have lettuce, Rudbeckias, and equipment supplied. Chilli, Antirrhinum and various For further information please other seedlings all growing contact J Hennessy on 0117nicely, 986 until are big enough for the 4914they or 07837 302678. big time, or simply get moved n Members’ Bar & Quiz Night, because space.Community I make my own LongwellofGreen seed compost from leaflast mould Centre, 7.30pm-11pm, Friday from allotment, perlite and a of thethe month. little compost. The proportions n Ballroom Dancing with Terry,
Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm-10pm, every week. For further information please contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071or email terrysdanceschool@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Bars @ The Green open from 5 -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2 per week and HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. n Country Lines “A Line Dance Disco”, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, are not an8pm-11.45pm. exact science, but as£5. Monthly Cost seedlings contain all of the energy Contac Clare on 01179677246 or and nutrients that they need toA email:clarelines@tiscali.co.uk. get going,get youtogether don’t want tolonger give monthly and evening of funtoo andrich. dance. them anything This is why n Chair Exercise - Zumba Gold, the leaf mould makes a good base Hanham Community Centre, and something for the roots to get Elbrowin, Suite, 1pm-1.45pm, started the perlite is there to costdrainage £per class. add andContact preventPhilomena water on 07966373089 or visit www. logging. I tend to use something inzumbainbristol.co.uk. the region of 2:2:1 of leaf mould, n Longwell Green Women’s perlite and compost but equal Institute, Longwell Green proportions would be fine, most Community Centre, plants aren’t too fussy.7.30-10.00pm, Some seeds every third Friday of the month. Ffi like courgette and and pumpkin WI prone HousetoTel: 0117 so 9864782 are rotting especially n Zumba Gold in the chair. Ideal need the drainage. If you’re class for those who are unable not making it though, I highly to stand for getting a long time whilst recommend a commercial exercising. At the class, we exercise mix for the job, the rate of success to Zumba music and incorporate will be much higher than just moves using legs, arms, sticking some seeds in a pot of all waist, etc. . 1- 1.45pm @ Wessex purpose compost. Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Now Give it athat go -the youWassail will beat the orchard is over, we can£3.50 really per pleasantly surprised! start look forward another classto(includes a hottodrink and bountiful harvest and a year of joy cake/biscuit afterwards) Contact: inPhilomena the company of the plantswww. that 07966 373089. hopefully most of us enjoy. If you zumbainbristol.co.uk haven’t gotGOLD, the space or time to n Zumba lower impact tend your10own then remember to Zumba - 10.45am @ Cadbury stop once it aSchool while and appreciate Heath Hall, Road, BS30 8EN the trees, and even thepub humble (next to co-op, Lamb and the weeds surround us. library)that £3.50 for everyone This isPhilomena the last chance before Contact on 07966 the garden will require more 373089 www.zumbainbristol.co.uk attention to get some n Crofts for Endyou Silver Band We of arethe a small friendly brass who more menial tasks overband and done meetsoinwrap Hanham Tabernacle with, up warm and employ
The
February, 2018 23
every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Denise 07944 887979 or Reg 0117 9652229 n Finding Balance Yoga, 9.30am - 10.30am, Longwell Green Community Centre, please contact Joanne Tyler, 07747533182
city gardener Saturdays
n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre n 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 LTAofcoaching. yourself with some these. New players welcome. http:// • Force rhubarb as itSee should be hanhamtennisclub.co.uk fornow starting to grow quite nicely details. • Sow early vegetables and ones Sundays that have a long season, like leeks, n Junior Football, onions and celeriacLongwell Green Community 10.30am. • Many annualsCentre, are sown this n Senior Longwell month so Football, looks at your seed Green Community Centre, 10.30am. packets and make sure you don’t n Mustard Tree Community miss anything Church, Longwell Green • Cut back shrubs like Dogwood Community Centre, Calafornia (Cornus) and Willow (Salix) down Suite, 10.30am, every week. Ffi visit to their base to get a good new www.themustardtree.com growth nice display at the n Shortand Mata Bowls, Longwell end of the year Green Community Centre, • This is the last chance that week. you’ll 10.30am-12.30pm, every get to move any and 3737. trees Contact Rosa, onshrubs 0117 932 around n Hanham Tennis Club • Finish clearing upTennis. any winter Club Afternoon New debris as deadSee leaves and playerssuch welcome. http:// think about tidying up oldfor plants hanhamtennisclub.co.uk in preparation for this years details. growth n Junior Girls’ Football, Longwell • Pot on rooted cuttings that were Green Community Centre, 1pm. taken last Football, year n Senior Longwell Green • Prune winter Centre, flowering shrubs Community 2.30pm now that Night the colour has faded n Bingo & Members’ Bar, Longwell Green Community * Get excited
By Tim Barton
4oa Temple Street, Keynsham, BS31 1EH (Previously known as The Beauty Box)
W: www.beautyatserendipity.com
E: beautyatserendipity@gmail.com
ToIfadvertise, contact onor 0117 908731148 2121 Or 07715 770448. it’s News call 07919Emma 100565 07880
T: 01179 869 672
Email:news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk Email:
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
21
n NEWS
nW HAT’S ON
Author Joffre White inspired students at SBL Academy o a recent visit. He spoke to the whole of Year 9 and then ran some creative writing workshops with groups of students from Years 7, 8 and 9. Book Club students had the chance to meet him and ask him questions at lunchtime. He also signed copies of his book, Earthland.
Centre, 8pm-10pm, . Doors open at 8pm and bingo starts at 9pm. n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Jane on 0117 967 4439. n Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, 11am. For details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. n Bars @ The Green open from noon -10.30pm, Longwell Green Community Centre
TREADWELL
TREADWELL WINDOW & WINDOW & DOOR DOOR SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS
F O
We service service& & repair repair all all PVC, Aluminium We PVC, Aluminium, Timber windows/doors Timber&windows/doors
O R P
FromFrom Misted Double Glazing - Lock Repairs - Hinge Replacement Misted Double Glazing - Lock Repairs - Hinge Replacement - Door/ Window Handles- Door/ - Patio Door Repairs. Window Handles - Patio Door Repairs We can replace & fit&allfitnew Windows, Doors, Bi-folding can also We also can replace all new Doors if required. Windows, Doors, Bi-folding Doors if FOR required. FREE QUOTATION CALL FOR FREE QUOTATION CALL
30804 077867 30804077867 or 0117 2795635
info@treadwellwindows.co.uk info@treadwellwindows.co.uk treadwellwindows.co.uk treadwellwindows.co.uk
www.doorexpresssouthwest.co.uk
24 HOUR LOCKSMITH & DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Dale Clements 24 hour Locksmith Service (all types of doors) Locks, Handles and Hinges Repaired Misted and Broken Glass Replaced Realign Dropped Doors and Windows
YOU DREAM IT, WE BUILD IT
0117 3690046 Mobile: 07970 019830
0117 986 1000
NO CALL OUT FEE
FIXED PRICES
www.daleclements.co.uk 44 ABBOTS ROAD, HANHAM, BS15 3NG
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
SALES - REPAIRS - UPGRADES TRADING FOR OVER 10 YEARS
www.smartcomputersbristol.com 37 High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DS
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
22
n NEWS
A LIFESAVING device has been installed at a school after a fundraising campaign set up in memory of a teenager who died in a moped accident. The defibrillator was unveiled at Chester Park Junior School on January 23 by the family of Conor Hall who died in 2011 after his moped crashed in Charlton Road, Kingswood. The 16-year-old was taken to Frenchay Hospital and put on a life support machine but Conor sadly died five days later. It was discovered that the former Downend School student hadn't clipped up the strap of his motorcycle helmet - and that if he had fastened it, it may have saved his life. Following his death, his family launched Clip Up For Conor, an organisation which fundraises for good causes and highlights the importance of making sure helmets are both worn and fastened. The campaign, driven by Conor's mum Arline, sister Kayleigh, and brothers Lee and Aaron, has since helped numerous charities including Headway Bristol, BRAKE and
February, 2018
Conor's lifesaving legacy Arline and Kayleigh at Chester Park Juniors with head Mike McNama
The Children's Trust. More recently the campaign has focused its attentions on raising money to buy defibrillators, saying sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone and could be the result of any road traffic accident. Already the campaign has financed defibrillators at Morrisons supermarket in Fishponds and at Broad Plain Boxing Club, which Conor used to attend.
The latest one, at Chester Park where Conor and his brothers and sister were pupils, was financed by some the proceeds of a barbecue held back in the summer. It has been put up at the side of the sports hall alongside a laminated poster to reinforce the message about the Clip Up For Conor campaign. As well as potentially benefiting staff and pupils it can also be used by members of
the public who use the facilities outside of school hours as well as by people living nearby. Conor's family was invited to sit in on an afternoon assembly where Kayleigh told pupils about the campaign and the new defibrillator. Pupils were given stickers and leaflets. Kayleigh, 26, said: "Conor died on a moped but it's not just moped users the campaign is concentrating on; it's also aimed a little kids who ride round on scooters with nothing on their heads. The message needs to come from parents as well and they need to ensure their children's heads are protected. Kayleigh said : "We felt we were donating money but the community that was giving the money wasn't seeing much from it. Whereas with the defibrillators, we are asking people for donations but we are putting something directly back into the community and providing something every-one can use and benefit from."
ot! h be with
Slimming World Longwell Green
MONDAY
Kingswood
The Batch Community Centre 9.30am Hayley - 07813 561505
Hanham
Warmley
St George
Summer Hill Methodist Church 5.30 & 7.30pm Jane - 07825 250423
TUESDAY
Longwell Green
Longwell Green Community Centre 9.30 & 11.30am Lucy - 07444 739200
The Park Centre 9.30am Georgia - 07581 473008 Community Centre, High Street 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm Natasha - 07515 460052
WEDNESDAY Kingswood
St Michaels Church 5.30 & 7.30pm Jane - 07825 250423
slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000
Longwell Green Community Centre 5.30 & 7.30pm Lucy - 07444 739200
THURSDAY Hanham
Community Centre, High Street 9.30 & 11.30am 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm Kate - 07979 494964
Kingswood
The Park Centre 9.30am, 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm Michelle - 07890 904251
Warmley
FRIDAY Hanham
Community Centre, High Street 9.30am Kate - 07979 494964
Kingswood
The Park Centre 9.30 & 11.30am Georgia - 07581 473008
SATURDAY Warmley
The Batch Community Centre 9.00 & 11.00am Kate - 07747 825212
The Batch Community Centre 5.30 & 7.30pm Hayley - 07813 561505
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS
URGENT action is needed to improve the provision of services for children and young people in South Gloucestershire who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), inspectors say. Council and NHS leaders have been given 70 days to come up with a Written Statement of action to tackle their “sognificant areas of weakness”. This follows a joint inspection in November by Ofsted and the Cre Quality Commission. Their report, published in late December, found some strengths but said that “a lack of strategic direction, frequent staff changes and changes to the roles and responsibilities of senior leaders” meant there was a lack of capacity to deliber improvements. In a letter to parents of children with SEND, the council and the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “We do appreciate that the majority of positives highlighted in the report aren’t yet visible to families and how difficult this must feel, but we hope
23
Children with special needs are being let down - report you’ll begin to see the impact of those changes once they’re implemented soon.” Councillor Jon Hunt, Cabinet Member responsible for Children and Young People, said: “We fully accept the overall findings of the report, which highlights many strengths to build on and recognises the progress made in improving services and outcomes for children and young people with SEND, particularly in recent months. “To better meet the needs of these children, we set up an Improvement Board to drive positive change because we recognised from an early stage that more needed to be done to plan and deliver high-quality services. “By investing around £845,000 in the 0 to 25 service, the council has been able to take on new staff and set up a
transitions team. “The process for getting Education, Health and Care Plans in place has been drastically improved as the 20 week statutory process for completing these plans is being met. We are already working closely with our NHS partners and education settings to bring about rapid improvements to the outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families. "We are running a consultation on the revised SEND strategy so that parents and carers can have their say on this important area of work which will help shape the way services are provided by the council and our partners in the health service.” Anne Morris, of the CCG, said: “The report highlights the strengths of the current system and documents areas of
improvement, whilst recognising areas of concern and the need for improvement in others. “The CCG has already taken action in many of these areas including targeting waiting times in key therapeutic services, and investment in a waiting list initiative to reduce waiting times for assessment of children who may have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Services for young people with special educational needs and disabilities are among our top priorities. We look forward to working with our partners in South Gloucestershire Council and community health providers to implement our agreed service development and improvement plan, improve South Gloucestershire SEND services and provide the highest quality care for children and their families.”
Our practice offers:
• Quality care for the whole family • Routine appointments with your preferred dentist every time
James and Kay Hallows have opened a brand new state-of-the-art family dental practice in Hanham. For more information, call us on 0117 990 2215 or visit our website www.hallowsdental.com to see over 100 testimonials.
• Unhurried appointments and friendly staff • Plenty of free parking along the road • Payment plans from Denplan to help budget for your dental care
15 Victoria Road, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3QJ 0117 990 2215 www.hallowsdental.com MSS6981B 12-17
MSS6981B Hallows Dental Advert 120x180mm 12-17-c.indd 1
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
21/12/2017 14:03
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
24
n NEWS
Sue wins lifetime award
Vandals strike at pitches GOOD neighbours are rallying round to support a community sports centre after an act of vandalism turned several of its pitches into a “mud bath”. A vehicle was driven on to three sports fields at Pomphrey Hill in Mangotsfield on January 13, leaving muddy tyre tracks across seven football pitches. As a result, some may not be able to be used by Bromley Heath Football Club and Mangotsfield United this season, disappointing hundreds of youngsters. The vandalism is devastating for the volunteers who run the facilities and who give up time to coach the teams that play there - but the public support has cheered them.
SUE Green, who has worked at Kingswood Leisure Centre for 30 years, has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award at Circadian Trust’s annual staff awards ceremony. The trust is a not-for-profit organisation that operates five Active Lifestyle Centres and one dualuse sports centre across South Gloucestershire in partnership with the local authority. Sue joined the team at the centre in Soundwell in 1988 as an aerobics instructor and quickly built up a reputation for dancing her way through many a ‘grapevine’ until her knees couldn’t take any more some 25 years later. A spokesman for the trust, which runs South Gloucestershire's leisure centres, said that since swapping the aerobics studio for the reception desk, Sue had warmly welcomed members of the community with her broad smile and fantastic attitude. Outside of work, she regularly volunteers at a homelessness shelter in Bristol, collecting supplies from the residents of Kingswood and delivering them to those in need. Sue received the award from chief executive Mark Crutchley at an evening of celebration and entertainment at BAWA Club, Filton. Of the win, Sue said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to bits, if a little shocked and surprised. I had absolutely no idea that I was going to receive the award and it only clicked once Mark was half way through his speech!
A world of quality A world quality A world of of choice A world choice A world ofofvalue
A world of value mer sale
W ON of:
Opening times Monday - Friday 9 - 5.30pm onday - Friday 9-5.30pm Saturday 9 - 5pm unday 10-4pm Sunday 10 - 4pm
A world of quality A world of choice A world of value
dean •nKarndean l s l • Karndean sale ia moemrc Summer m erc m rpetia • Ca •C • Commercial • Vinyls nstio• Lanmsinates solutions utisolu Discover a range of:
NOW ON t �usinesses in t�e �e are one of t�e �rs
�K to
to KMonday rs ee � t�ogl Reality Tou times - Friday 9-5.30pm inr Go esoffe tive Virtual Interac �usinessOpening Saturday 9-5pmsSunday 10-4pm
sses in t�e �K to litysTour al yRea rtulit Viea To Coachworks, Bathur Road, Longwell Green, Bristol BS30 6DL | aleld R |
Tel: 0117 947 7721
|
STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!
Broken or Damaged Windows? Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks? Suffering Internal Condensation? A world of quality A world choice on new double glazing. 5 yearofguarantee A world of value
Di| scover a range of:
, Bristol BS30 6DL arpetbarn.co.uk | |
“I’ve seen a lot of changes in my 30 years at Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre – especially with the computer systems! ThroughΩit all, I’ve always loved my job, my colleagues and the customers we meet every day. I’ll be behind the desk for a long while yet!” Mr Crutchley said: “It’s been an exceptional year for the trust, with major redevelopments in Bradley Stoke, Longwell Green and Yate coming to a close. I’d like to thank staff for making all of this possible." Other awards included Team of the Year, Employee of the Year, Centre of the Year, Chairman’s Special Award and Quality Standards Awards in Health and Fitness, Customer Service, Swimming, Food and Beverage and Operations.
www.thecarpetbarn.co.uk
Green, Bristol BS30 6DL
|
arn.co.uk
February, 2018
|
• Karndean • Carpets • Commercial • Vinyls A world of quality solutions ...we make saving money perfectly clear... es inatchoice • Lamof A world
|
�rst �usinesses in t�e
offer Go
The Old Coachworks, Road, Longwell Green, Bristol BS30 6DL | The OldBath Coachworks, Bath Road, Longwell Green,
|
�K to
�e are one A world ofof t�e value l Reality Tours ogle Interactive Virtua
Call Freephone
0800 61 21118
Bristol BS30 6DL www.cloudy2clear.com |
| www.thecarpetbarn.co.uk | | Tel: 0117 947 7721 | www.thecarpetbarn.co.uk | To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448. Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk |
Tel: 0117 947 7721
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS
25
Claudia hails £1.5m centre revamp OLYMPIC gymnast Claudia Fragapane cut the ribbon to relaunch Longwell Green Active Lifestyle Centre after a £1.5m redevelopment. The ceremony took place on January 31. As part of the celebrations, the public were invited to look round the centre and try out the new and refurbished facilities. These include a new fitness studio, a gym extension with all new equipment, new changing rooms, including disability changing and additional poolside showers. Significant investment has also been made in other parts of the building, with a new entrance and lobby to welcome visitors. The work was funded by South Gloucestershire Council and carried out by leisure, design and build specialist Createability. Lomgwell Green resident Claudia, who won four gold medals at the 2014
Commonwealth Games and competed in the 2016 Olympic Games as well as taking part in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, said: “This is a fantastic centre for the local community - we’re lucky to have such great facilities on our doorstep. I’ve received so much support throughout my career from the residents of Longwell Green and it gave me great pleasure to open an even bigger and better centre for the residents of South Gloucestershire.” Mark Crutchley, chief cxecutive of Circadian Trust, which manages and operates the centre in partnership with the council, said: “This has been a substantial project that
has taken us almost a year to complete. I would like to thank our customers for being patient throughout the redevelopment process and hope they enjoy the new look centre.” Cabinet member for Communities and Tourism, Councillor Heather Goddard, said: “This is an exciting and ambitious partnership development that has secured Longwell Green Lifestyle Centre’s position as a destination for the whole community. “We are delighted to have invested in these new and refurbished facilities, which will continue to make exercise fun and enjoyable in a friendly and modern environment."
n ADVERTISING FEATURE
Time to retune your digital boxes MANY television viewers in the Downend area will need to retune their digital boxes at the end of the month. Work is being carried out on the Mendip transmitter, which serves the whole of Bristol, resulting in changes to some Freeview channels. Three dates have been set aside for the work, which is required by the watchdog Ofcom to allow changes in bandwidth for future mobile services. The main date for this area is February 27. The others are February 7 and March 1. Richard McKenzie, operations manager for The Aerial Man (Dan Grace) said: “We cannot predict what the fallout of this work will be but we can say most Freeview users will have to retune, some may have to reposition their aerial and an unfortunate few may have to have their aerials replaced. “Naturally we are here to help with any issues people may have and we hope to have caught up with the current backlog of work to winddamaged aerials so should be able to respond to people’s needs very quickly.” Further changes may be made to the transmitter late next year. For information about digital changes, visit http://bit.ly/2mR2GSd
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
www.theaerialman.co.uk
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
26
February, 2018
n NEWS
n BOOK REVIEW
Little Stars nursery class opens at St Barnabas
The Crucifix Killer
ST. BARNABAS Primary School, has recently opened a nursery class‘Little Stars’. Little Stars nursery class offers high quality nursery education led by a qualified teacher and highly experienced nursery staff. They are part of a wider school community which means they have access to fantastic school facilities such as: a forest school area; library; and a scrapstore playpod. Little Stars is a play based learning environment, which has extensive and exciting resources. Here your children’s interests are linked into fun and engaging activities which promote development, and create a love of learning amongst each individual. Children have continual access to the outdoors throughout the day. Sessions are flexible and affordable, they also offer places
by Chris Carter WHEN the body of a young woman is discovered in a derelict cottage in Los Angeles, Robert Hunter is thrown into a nightmare case. The victim suffered a terrible death, and on the nape of her neck has been carved a strange double-cross: the signature of a psychopath known as the Crucifix Killer. But that's impossible. Because two years ago, the Crucifix Killer was caught and executed. Could this therefore be a copycat killer? Or could the unthinkable be true? Is the real killer still out there, ready to embark once again on a vicious and violent killing spree, selecting his victims seemingly at random, taunting Robert Hunter with his inability to catch him? Hunter and his rookie partner, Garcia, need to solve this case and fast. I simply could not put this book down! It’s not a book for the fainthearted, if you are of a sensitive disposition this isn’t the book for you! However, if you enjoy a jolly good roller-coaster of a ride, and aren’t squeamish in the slightest then you need to read this book NOW! for 15 & 30 government funded hours. Little Stars offers an excellent start in your child’s education, go and visit to see for yourself! More information can be found on their website: www. stbarnabasprimaryschool.co.uk
Alex, Hanham Library
ST.BARNABAS ‘LITTLE STARS’ NURSERY CLASS
www.stbarnabasprimaryschool.co.uk
Your First Order
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS
27
Get behind the daffodil MARIE Curie is appealing for people in Hanham and Longwell Green to ‘get behind the daffodil’ by volunteering to collect donations for the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal this February and March. The charity needs volunteers to encourage people in the local community to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin. The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones at home in Bristol. The appeal is now in its 32nd year and has raised more than £74 million since 1986. Helen Isbell, community fundraiser for Marie Curie in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, said: "The Great Daffodil Appeal is our biggest annual fundraising campaign, making it possible for Marie Curie nurses to give care and support when people need it most. "Every year millions of people across the UK show their support for our work by simply giving a donation to wear a daffodil pin." To volunteer or to find out more, call Helen on 0117 924 7275 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil
THE NEW president of Longwell Green Probus Men's Club was unable to attend the club's inaugural lunch due to a broken hip. President Frank Carlisle had to forego the event at Saltford Golf Club on January 17 whilst he recovers but vice-president, Mike Dick, stood in for him and is seen on the right of the photograph taking over the regalia from outgoing president, Austin Darby. At just 60, Mike represents the younger element in the club who are gradually taking on the arranging of the many holidays, trips and social events organised throughout the year when partners and spouses are encouraged to join. The club is actively seeking new members particularly, although not exclusively, in the 60-75 age bracket. If you think you might be interested in joining, call secretary David Mansfield on 0117 967 0859 to find out more.
Fabric & Leather
0117 287 2312 01823 765016
Upholstery Cleaning FABRIC Dining Chair Armchair 2 Seater 3 Seater 3 Piece Suite
LEATHER £5 Dining Chair £30 Armchair £40 2 Seater £45 3 Seater £85 3 Piece Suite FULLY CERTIFIED AND TRAINED
£10 £40 £50 £60 £95
Call Alison on 07535 445835 www.acarpet.cleaning PER METER
AVERAGE SINGLE GARAGE 12.5M2
Professional
£750 ALL IN
Carpet Cleaning Domestic & Commercial
Carpets cleaned from £15 Stain Removal Trained Rugs cleaned from £10 Scotch Guard Protection House/Flat cleaned from £90 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Specialists in Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaning 6 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PLAN AVAILABLE
Call Nick on 07812 730346 www.acarpet.cleaning
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
PER METER
AVERAGE HOUSE £650 FULL REPLACEMENT (NOT CAPPED)
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
28
n KINGSWOOD
February, 2018
n ON THE BEAT
HISTORY SOCIETY
ON December 5 we held our AGM, Christmas raffle and American Supper, followed on December 6 by our Christmas meal at the Severn Valley Railway. Both were most enjoyable for the participants. Our first meeting of the New Year will be on March 6 with a talk by Ian Caskie on the history of the SS Great Britain, from its maiden voyage in 1845 to when it was left as a wreck in the Falkland Islands and its return and restoration in Bristol. 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, 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 tea/coffee and biscuits. Annual subscription is only £20. Paul Hanmore Secretary
We will miss beat bobby Andy
With PC Lee Humphreys
LAST month was the end of an era as my colleague PC Andrew Cox retired. He’s been the beat manager for Hanham and Longwell Green for the past 11 years. The occasion was marked by Hanham Abbotts Parish councillors with a presentation at their meeting, which just goes to show how well thought of he is. The neighbourhood policing team will miss Andy and his boots will be difficult to fill. We’ll let you know when his replacement is in post. In January the Cadbury Heath beat team joined with the Juice Community Project and Merlin Housing to put on a performance of Scambusters – a play which gets doorstep crime prevention advice across to older audiences. There have been recent reports of cold-callers offering to clear guttering and other repairs – or even claiming they have done –
and demanding payment. Please help your vulnerable older relatives and friends with household maintenance and gardening to ensure they don’t fall victim to rogue traders. Our top tips to beat doorstep crime are: • Always use a door chain or check on a caller through the window or letterbox and if you’re not sure, don’t open the door • Keep cash in the bank, not at home • If you’re suspicious of a caller, report them straight away on 101. If you felt intimidated or alarmed, ring 999 Sergeant Darren Warr joined Kingswood councillors, Friends of Kingswood Park and local business representatives on a ‘walkabout’ of the town last month. The group identifies areas for improvement. These walkabouts will continue throughout the year.
Leonie, London, Meetings + Online member
A SELECTION OF YOUR LOCAL MEETINGS Hanham United Reformed Church
46th Kingswood The Key Centre Scout Hut BS31 2JA
BS15 8DU
Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, Longwell Green / Bristol Mon 9:15am Wed 5:15pm, 6:15pm
Tabernacle Road, Bristol Mon 6:15pm Tue 9:30am
BS30 9DU
Keynsham Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham Wed 9:30am
Warmley Community Centre BS15 9JB 20 Deanery Road, Warmley / Bristol Thu 10:00am
our most
More choice, freedom & flexibility weightwatchers.co.uk | 0345 677 7788 | text LOCAL + POSTCODE to 62223
*
*Standard network charges apply.
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
flexible programme ever
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
29
n AROUND THE WIs HANHAM AFTERNOON WI OUR January meeting was almost a continuation of the recent festive celebrations as it is the anniversary month that our WI group first met. Members are invited to bring a selection of sweet and savoury snacks to share, with our Committee providing complimentary drinks for everyone’s taste. Appropriately for the time of year, our speaker Tim Mayo offered an insight into the life of a pantomime dame. Tim, a member of a local amateur dramatics group, spoke of ‘Nothing like a Dame’ a role he acts exceptionally well. We learned from him the past and present of this great British idiosyncrasy, something he says that most people from outside our shores just do not comprehend! For example, a male dressing up as the leading lady in a play with outrageous make-up could be considered absurd to many who are not familiar with panto. However, Tim continued his talk with an entertaining demonstration of dresses and lessons in makeup for us ladies, would you believe? But he made it not only interesting but extremely funny, with many of us reduced to tears of laughter, which is what these particular shows are all about. It seemed the afternoon ended all too quickly, with only the tidying up to be done. But
was worth it? OH YES IT WAS! Hanham (Afternoon) Women’s Institute meet the second Monday of every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30-4pm.
HANHAM EVENING WI BARGAIN Hunt? No. Antiques Roadshow? Wrong again, it was just the first meeting of this year’s Branch programme. But one could be forgiven for thinking that they were watching one of these popular television shows as East Bristol Auctions treated the meeting to an excellent presentation on auctioneering and antiques. Two representatives from the company, Andrew and Craig, gave a detailed insight into what goes on behind the scenes at an auction room. They emphasised the point that they “work” for the person selling the goods and they have a duty to get the best price for those goods. They also explained how commission and VAT on what is being bought and sold works. They went on to explain how the internet had developed and expanded the business of auctioneering by opening up opportunities to customers worldwide. Andrew and Craig told us that East Bristol Auctions have embraced this technology to become one of the leaders in online auctions. Surprisingly, they said, that whilst an auction at their premises can attract
around 90 personal bidders they can, at the same time, have up to an astonishing 900 bidders online and that these can come from countries as far afield as Australia! A far cry from the world of auctioneering 20 years ago. In a novel twist to the evening we were set an amusing quiz where members were invited to guess the value of antiques they had brought along. Members were surprised at the value of these items which included some dating back to the French Revolution nonetheless! Members had also been asked to bring along an antique or something similar of their own to be valued but alas no one went away with anything that was worth a fortune. The Branch was grateful to East Bristol Auctions for giving us a thoroughly entertaining, amusing and educational evening. Dianna Coles
LONGWELL GREEN WI MORE than 60 members of Longwell Green WI celebrated the festive season with a party at their December meeting. The members enjoyed a splendid buffet, participated in a fun quiz that tested their knowledge of Christmas number ones, then danced the night away to live music provided by Sister Act. The
members brought gifts which were taken to the Salvation Army to be distributed among those in need. At our January meeting members listened to a very interesting talk all about Toastmasters. The talk was by a husband and wife who are both Toastmasters and we learned lots of interesting facts starting with the history of the Toastmaster and that there is no equivalent anywhere else in the world. We learned the origins of wedding traditions and the best day to marry (Wednesday!); the correct way to address a peer; and the importance of getting the order of precedence correct when introducing guests, something I'm sure will be very useful! Our next meeting will be on February 16 when the talk will be 'A Wonderful World of Glass'. Upcoming events include a skittles night and a visit to see the Terracotta Warriors. Longwell Green WI meets on the third Friday of the month in the Ellacombe Room at Longwell Green Community Centre and new members are always welcome. If you are interested in visiting us please get in touch by email at longwellwi@gmail.com or telephone 0117 986 4782.
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Happy to Help - Home Care Call Samantha on 07743 430868 Ex Bristol City Council “Care in the Community” 17 yrs experience Certified in both First Aid and administering medication Fully qualified Home Health Care NVQ2 Happy to help with various tasks including: • Personal Care and Support • Short period day respite and emergency night care • Home cleaning help including food shopping • Escorting and transporting clients to appointments
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
30
February, 2018
n NEWS
Helping small animals to have a brighter future Animal lover Sian Harris takes a peek behind the facade of a house in east Bristol and finds a sanctuary for rabbits and guinea pigs ONE normal-looking Staple Hill house has a very unusual back garden. Behind the expected patio chairs and washing line is a maze – you could say a rabbit warren – of hutches, sheds and runs. Every morning, whatever the weather, there is also a team of dedicated volunteers cleaning out hutches, checking small animals for health and introducing rabbits to each other in the “honeymoon suite”. This is Bev Taylor’s back garden and Bev runs The Littlest Rescue, a small rescue dedicated to looking after and rehoming rabbits and guinea pigs. I say ‘small’ rescue but the reach of
The Littlest Rescue is enormous. There are currently nearly 40 small animals at the main rescue in Bev’s garden and close to 100 more shared around foster homes across Bristol. And more small animals are looking for ‘furever’ homes all the time. The need is huge. Rabbits are renowned for having many
babies and are often bred for sale. Of course, rabbits do not stay babies forever and, surprising to many, they do not make great pets for small children. They also live a long time – typically up to ten years, which is close to the life span of a dog. These factors together make rabbits the most neglected and abandoned pets in this country. Every year 67,000 rabbits pass through UK rescues - and many guinea pigs too. What’s more, many of those that are not abandoned live lonely lives in a small hutch, a far cry from the communal living and wide spaces that their wild cousins enjoy.
The Littlest Rescue’s motto is “Remember the little ones” and the volunteers are passionate about rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals, looking after them and also finding loving homes for them. But it is hard work, costing both time and money, and is very difficult when something unexpected happens such as a core volunteer being ill, a large group of animals the suddenly need rehoming or an unexpected vet bill. It is not uncommon for the rescue to make urgent appeals for food. As Bev explains: "Rabbits and other small animals need love and attention just like all pets but it is sad to see how many are neglected or abandoned. At The Littlest Rescue we care deeply about helping these animals to have a better future but, as a small, self-funded rescue, it is an ongoing challenge. We are grateful to all those who support these lovely animals”.
How can you help? MANY things could really make a difference to the rescue: Money – it, of course, is expensive to look after this many animals, even without unexpected vet bills. One of the largest regular costs is for rabbits to be neutered and for annual vaccinations against myxomatosis and other common diseases. See littlestrescue.org/howtohelp. Food and left-over, in-date pet medicines – check with the rescue whether the medicines you have are useful to the rescue and also which brand of food is required. There is an Amazon wish list that the rescue is very grateful when people buy from. Old newspapers and kitchen roll - essential for cleaning and lining hutches.
BUY NOW PAY NEXT YEAR and INTEREST FREE CREDIT
options available on all Worcester boilers
Join Ocean’s Army - Ocean, a former resident of The Littlest Rescue, has her own Facebook page, which is now run by Daisy. Ocean’s Army supports the rescue by buying Ocean’s annual Calendar, taking part in competitions and through their generous donations. See www.facebook.com/OceanBunBun. Volunteer - The rescue relies on volunteers to clean out hutches, take animals to the vet and help in other ways. Regular or occasional volunteers are welcome. See littlestrescue.org/ howtohelp. Foster or adopt - If you are thinking of buying rabbits or guinea pigs from a pet shop or breeder consider whether you could offer a home to one of the many lovely animals in the rescue instead. See littlestrescue.org and www.facebook.com/TheLittlestRescue.
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS
Ward boundary changes unveiled
THE number of councillors on South Gloucestershire Council will be cut next year from 70 to 61. The elections in May 2019 will be fought on new ward boundaries, which have been created to take account of population shifts. Because South Gloucestershire’s overall population is set to rise, the changes will mean that the average number of electors served by each councillor will increase by 25 per cent, from 3,008 to 3,773 per councillor. Final recommendations for the revised boundaries have been announced by the Local Government Boundary Commission. They are subject to formal confirmation by the parliamentary authorities. Some familiar ward names, such as Rodway, Siston and Westerleigh, are destined to disappear while new ones will be created including Charlton &
Cribbs and New Cheltenham. The Hanham ward will have three councillors; the wards of Kingswood, Longwell Green, New Cheltenham, Parkwall & Warmley and Woodstock will each have two. Labour leader Pat Rooneysaid: “At a time when the council is cutting hundreds of jobs and those staff that remain are working harder, I feel that elected councillors should not be exempt. A reduction in the number of councillors will also help to reduce costs, although it will only make a tiny dent given the size of the black hole in the council’s finances. Reducing the size of the council at a time of population growth was always going to trigger some big changes, and although I don’t like all of the proposals I do commend the Boundary Commission for their tidy solution overall.”
31
Sirona seeks 'critical friends' PEOPLE in the communities served by Sirona care & health are being asked to help shape services now and for the future. Individuals, families and carers often know the services well and have ideas on what could make them even better, says Sirona’s chairman Simon Knighton. He said: “We have always said that it is those who use their services that should most influence how they are shaped and delivered and as part of this we want to bring together a number of people who have experience of the services we provide or whose friends or loved ones have received support.” The not-for-profit social enterprise which runs community health and care services in South Gloucestershire, parts of Bristol and residential care in Bath and North East Somerset wants to hear about the experiences people have had or wish to have. Mr Knighton added: “We want people to be our critical friends both in terms of what we currently do and when we are developing plans for new services or exploring changes to existing services. Sirona is about making a difference to individuals and to communities and we want people in those communities to be part of that and be part of our Forum.” The Forum will meet for the first time shortly and will itself determine how it thinks it can best influence service planning and delivery including how often it will meet; the type of meetings; how to engage with a wider group of people and any other areas. Involvement is voluntary but Sirona will pay travelling expenses. If you would like to get involved you can pick up a card at clinics or email engagement@sirona-cic.org.uk
Call our friendly team on:
0117 370 1710
Quality support and companionship in your own home
Companionship Support Personal Care
Choose us to make a difference to you or your loved ones every day by calling
Specialist Care
0117 370 1710
Dementia
rightathomeuk.co.uk/bristol
Hospital to Home
or visit
Managed 24/7 Live In Care
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
32
February, 2018
n ADVERTISING FEATURE AS we get older, we often complain that we can no longer do the things we could ‘when we were young’, but most people want to enjoy an active lifestyle well into old age. In fact, it is important to maintain activity as this not only keeps our joints healthy and in good working order, but it also keeps other parts of our bodies healthy too. Mr Evert Smith, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Spire Bristol Hospital, finds that many of us believe that you have to be ‘of a certain age’ to contemplate having a joint replacement. However, if a joint such as a hip or knee is no longer working properly, a joint replacement is sometimes the best option and putting off replacement surgery can often cause more problems. Mr Smith answers some frequently asked questions about joint health and joint replacement surgery: Question: When seeking a specialist opinion, what do patients typically complain of and what can be done? Answer: Joint pain is increasingly common as we age. It is important that patients do not to ignore joint pain that is worsened by walking. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. However, many people ignore the warning signs and battle through the pain with the help of analgesics, or through sheer grit. Joint pain can be managed in many ways, and does not
Putting up with joint pain is not the healthy option
necessarily mean you will need a joint replacement operation. A course of physiotherapy may be all that is needed to get you back on track. The important thing is to get it checked out, first by your GP and then with a scan or x-ray investigation. Putting up with the pain is not a sensible option. Persistent or increasing pain is a warning sign and it should be investigated. Question: What might happen if joint pain is ignored and can it worsen over time such that surgery becomes a necessity? Answer: It is a fact of life that as we get older our joints are likely to become stiffer and can cause pain. However, putting off treatment will only worsen the situation and may have a detrimental effect on other joints, as they try to take the strain of the malfunctioning or painful joint. For example, If you limp due to a painful knee, you are likely to alter the way you walk, and this in turn will put a strain on other joints such as your hips, your other knee or your back as these joints try to accommodate an altered posture or style of walking. This may be acceptable in the case of a short-term injury, but
when this occurs over a prolonged period, it will affect other parts of your body. Question: Do people stop undertaking physical activity to avoid the pain of damaged joints, and can this affect general health? Answer: If carrying out your normal everyday functions, such as walking, exercising or performing ordinary tasks becomes too painful such that you avoid or stop doing things, it is important to get treatment because reducing activity can affect ones health. For example, Your heart and lungs can be adversely affected if you do not take regular exercise and you may also gain weight. Benefits of joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement operations have an excellent success rate. A new hip or knee can give you a completely new lease of life. Walking and other activities that you previously loved but could no longer do, not only become possible again but are actually enjoyable. Many people in their 50s and 60s who are suffering joint pain come to me having given up their
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
favourite activity such as golf or tennis. Following successful surgery, they can return to their former favourite activities. Depending on age and general fitness, low impact activities are possible. I always advise my patients not to let painful joints dictate their lifestyle when there are so many treatment options available to resolve these issues. Spire Bristol Hospital offer a range of diagnostic scans, including x-rays, MRI and CT scans, whilst providing access to a consultant of your choice. If you or someone you know is suffering from joint pain and needs to see a specialist, a private consultation can be an option for everyone. Spire Bristol Hospital are able to provide finance options through Zebre Health Finance. So, you don’t necessarily need to have private insurance to access private healthcare. Call Spire’s patient treatment advisors today on 0117 980 4080 or email info@spirebristol.com for more information on how to book an appointment or obtain information on the finance options available to you.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
n NEWS
33
Police say thanks for years of building trust POLICE have thanked a community member for her service to the South Gloucestershire Police Independent Advisory Group. Lady Danusia Trotman-Dickenson MBE, who lives in Siston, recently retired from the group after many years. Chief Inspector Mark Evans said: “Lady Trotman-Dickenson has been a stalwart of the IAG, where she has represented the Polish community. Her involvement has made a real difference and helped to build support and trust between the community and local police. “She has offered practical support to many people who have come into contact with police, whether as victims, witnesses or offenders, as well as acting as a critical friend to officers, helping us to better understand our community.” Neighbourhood Sergeant Darren Warr presented Lady Trotman-Dickenson with a bouquet of flowers in the red and white colours of the Polish flag. As a child, Danusia fled Poland with her parents and came to the UK by boat in 1940. Later, on moving to South Gloucestershire,
Lady Trotman-Dickenson joined the AngloPolish Society and became a trustee. She said: “I volunteered as an interpreter for the Polish community and found many were mistrustful of the police. I felt very privileged to be a member of the IAG. It was great to be able to help build trust between the police and the community. It was good to feel that I was doing something useful as a link between the community and the police. I have very much enjoyed working with the local officers.” A former lecturer in economics at the University of South Wales, Lady TrotmanDickenson is the author of 10 books on the subject and now plans to spend her time writing. The South Gloucestershire Police IAG is made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds who advise officers on policing issues which may be of concern to local communities. Its members play a vital role in helping us build trust and confidence. More information about the police IAGs and how you can get involved: http://bit. ly/2ksotio
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Sergant Darren Warr makes the presentation to Lady Trotman-Dickenson
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
34
February, 2018
n NEWS FROM THE ALLOTMENT
Let’s get sowing!
14 FEBRUARY for many will be celebrated as St. Valentine’s Day, the day to sow the seeds of love! We’re not suggesting for a moment that gardeners are not romantic types; far from it we’re sure. However, many of the latter on that day and afterwards will start to think of sowing seeds from a packet! Although winter may not have fully loosened its grip there should be signs by mid-month that the worst has (hopefully) passed. Daylight levels for example, will start to show significant increases from then on, a great time to commence sowing some seeds under glass in modules such as bulb onions, but it will still be too cold for sowing outside directly into soil. Warmth is more important at this stage to aid germination; a propagator will help or even an airing cupboard for a couple of days. Spring onions could also be tried this way as well as Kohlrabi. But sowing into plastic trays and pots could present a problem that may escalate in the future. As gardeners we are surrounded by plastic. Not only the basic items as just mentioned, but ground cover, tool handles are just some others we take for granted. And with much in the news lately that our use of plastic needs to be reduced, just where does that leave us on
News?
the plot? Take the humble seed tray and pot for example; we’d be lost without them.
Pots - Plastic versus Compostable
Compostable pots are nothing new but it might be worth making comparisons with its plastic relative, made from various materials all as the name suggests, they decompose quickly when in contact with soil. Many are produced from compressed cardboard and generally are very serviceable. Others, manufactured from wood fibre and slightly more expensive to buy are extremely durable even when saturated with water. So what are the main advantages of the compostable option? Convenience could be the main reason or possibly that plants grown in these develop a much stronger root system and of course are transplanted directly into the final growing bed without any shock to the seedling. The roots of plants grown in compostable
pots easily penetrate the walls of the container. Contact with the air stops the roots from continuing, root buds start to appear and secondary roots develop throughout the pot. This is known as 'aerial root pruning'. When the plant is repotted or transplanted (without removing the pot), the dormant root buds set during aerial containment are immediately activated and the plant continues to grow. The most common problem and downside of using plastic pots is the coiling and compaction of roots, but also these may gather in corners, be forced to grow upwards and worst still, possibly become crushed, all resulting in reduced development of the plant. Not forgetting of course that, when the seedling is transplanted the stress of removing it from the container can cause an adverse effect to its wellbeing making the need for several days of recovery which if not successful will prove fatal in hot, dry weather. That said, whilst relatively cheap to buy, the plastic pot is re-usable for a time at least, but it also needs cleaning and requires storage space when not in use. Eventually, they split which is the main cause for disposal and unless recycled by specialists they end up in landfill or worse still, the sea, which brings us back to the start of the problem. Continuing our theme so far this month of seeds, has everyone bought their seed potatoes yet? When our Allotment Shop took delivery of ours recently we noticed that a new variety, Jazzy had been included with the order. A salad variety, Jazzy was originally bred in Holland only a few years ago to produce lots of tasty small potatoes
suitable for steaming, boiling, crushing and even roasting. It achieved a Garden of Merit award by the RHS in 2013 and as these honours are usually only given after a trial period, often at Wisley, and judged by expert forums we think they are well worth a try. Staff in our shop reported they were in high demand when they went on sale; obviously many were already in the know. If you’d like to try some, call in and see us soon. Planting early April, they’ll be ready for harvest after about ten to twelve weeks. We always welcome feedback so please make a note to come back and let us know your opinion. A note for your Diary, at the garden next to the Allotment Shop in Nicholas Lane, St. George on Easter Saturday we’ll be holding an Easter Bunny Hunt. Bring the kids along it’ll be great fun for them and parents` and grandparents can enjoy our wonderful view across the city while you help them search. Bristol East Allotments Association. Nicholas Lane St. George BS5 8TY. Email: beaanews@gmail.com or call 0117-932-5852. www.bristoleastallotments.com.
Call 07919 199565 OR 07880 731148
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018
35
n VETS' ADVICE
How can I tell if my pet is overweight? Longwell Green Veterinary Centre, 1 Court Farm Road, Longwell Green BS30 9AA Tel 0117 932 3660
60% OF UK vets say that obesity is the biggest health and welfare concern, according to research carried out by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) in 2016. In addition to putting your pet on the weighing scales, we use body condition as an indicator of healthy weight. Explained simply, this involves checking for waist definition, palpable ribs and an abdominal tuck. Why not have a go at checking
Dr Ciara Taylor MRCVS Highcroft Veterinary Group
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
your pet’s body condition. Does your pet have a visible waist? Can you easily feel their ribs when you run your fingers over them? Ribs should not be clearly visible but they should be easy to feel and have minimal fat covering them. The waist should be easily observed when viewed from above and the abdomen tucked up when viewed from the side. If the waist is not visible, the abdomen is rounded and ribs are difficult to palpate (feel) under the skin, your pet is highly likely to be overweight. On the other hand, if your pet’s ribs are clearly visible and their abdomen highly tucked, your pet could be underweight. Your pet’s weight can have a significant effect on their health and quality of life. In fact obesity can lead to a number of serious health issues and significantly reduce lifespan. Therefore, understanding your pet’s ideal
weight, and body condition, could improve their quality of life and keep them with you for longer. It is worth asking a member of your veterinary team to show you how to check your pet’s body condition. Once you know what to look for it will be easy to keep an eye on them. Our practice nurse would be happy to help you with this, simply call us at Longwell Green Veterinary Centre on 0117 932 3660.
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
February, 2018
n TAKE A BREAK - PUZZLES FOR EVERYONE Adult puzzles Children’s puzzles Y P X A Y S L R E H E L E C T R A S I
D R L D A M O N A N D P Y T H I A S C
R I C E D N P V E R E B U S G R A T H
A A I M E L S L T R O J A N W A R U O
S M R E S T O C L E T H E A A R E S R
N T C T H P X D M I N O T A U R I A T
A K E E E H E C T O R E Q R J F G H S
G M N R M J E A H E R M E S Y A E U B
A O A E O M N Z I N N A R C I S S U S
I L D Z A P S C Y L L A E M E A T O D
A E E E O T E M C H A O S U U T Y C N
A W N I Y N P C R O N U S Q R H X E A
H A R P Y H C H I M E R A Z Y E S A I
D C H M E L P O M E N E X A A N R N A
G O I C A R U S N E G P A L L A S I D
N T A N T A L U S X P E R S E U S D S
1 3 1 4
CAN YOU BREAK THE FRUIT CODE? Which piece of fruit comes next in these four sequences? Answers above.
TXT PERT Melpomene
This month: Art Titan The numbers point you to the letters on a phone keypad Trojan War Minotaur
1
2
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
Clues Naiad Across 1Narcissus 274842 (6) 5Oceanid 28746 (5) 6Pallas 3824 (4) 8Penelope 7469 (4) 9 7638 (4)
1
2
DownTyphon Water 1 22636 (5) nymph 2 82244763 (8) 3 2872867 (7) 6 4 4266 (4) 7 767 (3)
3
4
Priam 2 is A, B or C 3 Psyche is D, E or F 4 Scylla is G, H or I 5 Sol is J, K, or L Sterope Stheno
7
6 is M, N or O 7 is P, Q, R or S 8 is T, U or V 9 is W, X, Y or Z
AERIAL SPECIALIST
3
5
LOCAL SERVICES
Perseus
SOLUTIONS
H B R Q H O C E A L W P B S E D O E Z
FRUIT CODE
D O R I S T Y U N H E L E D A R S O H
Each horizontal row, each 2x2 square and each column must contain all the numbers 1-4.
1 Banana; 2 Pineapple; 3 Lemon; 4 Cherry.
A T H E N E C P S Y C H E M E D U S A
EASY for children
TXT PERT
Can you find 61 mythical terms hidden vertically, horizontally or diagonally?
SUDOKU
Across 1. Critic, 5 Curio, 6 Etch, 8 Show, 9 Poet. Down 1 Cameo, 2 Tachisme, 3 Curator, 4 Icon, 7 Pop.
This month: Mythology
WORDSEARCH
WORDSEARCH
Amazon, Ares, Argus, Athena, Athene, Chaos, Charon, Chimera, Circe, Cronus, Cyclops, Damon and Pythias, Demeter, Doris, Electra, Erato, Erebus, Eris, Eros, Euryale, Gaea, Gaia, Ge, Harpy, Hector, Helen, Hermes, Hestia, Hyades, Hydra, Icarus, Ichor, Io, Jason, Leda, Lethe, Maenad, Medea, Medusa, Melpomene, Minotaur, Naiad, Narcissus, Oceanid, Pallas, Penelope, Perseus, Priam, Psyche, Scylla, Sol, Sterope, Stheno, Styx, Tantalus, Thalia, Theseus, Titan, Trojan War, Typhon, Water nymph
hias
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
36
4
8
www.theaerialman.co.uk
• Digital Aerials • Fully Guaranteed • Repairs • Satellites • Free Quotes • OAP Discount • Additional TV Points • Humax Recorders
To advertise, contact Emma on © www.123rf.com/profile_isakowski Affordable Prices - Reliable Service 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448
Styx APPLIANCE
9
0117 967 9028
REPIRS
BUILDING SERVICES
Tantalus
BUILDING SERVICES
Thalia Theseus
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018 BUILDING SERVICES
CYCLE REPAIRS
CLEANING
ADULT BIKES WANTED
NEW LEATHER CLEANING & RESTORATION
TRADITIONAL BUILDERS • Property Maintenance • General Building & Alterations • Walling / Patios • Roofing • Carpentry FREE QUOTATIONS
Carpet Cleaning Fabric Upholstery Cleaning CARPETS DRY IN 30 MINUTES!
Current Offer
CARPETS
1 Room £50 3 Rooms £85 House/Flat from £99 Hard Flooring from £80
UPHOLSTERY
1 Armchair 2 Seater Sofa 3 Seater Sofa 3 Piece Suite
£30 £40 £45 £85
Email: tradstoneconstruction@yahoo.co.uk
Nick / Alison at A Carpet Cleaning Service Ltd
CAR REPAIRS
CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES
Tel: 01225 872243 / 07557 505174
Your Car Paintwork Expertly Repaired in Under 2 Hours! Professional, durable repairs: panel scratches wing mirrors bumper scuffs alloy wheels scrapes Don’t Replace it - Revive it! We come to you, home or office, when it suits you The very latest bodyshop technology at a fraction of the cost, fully guaranteed
Call us first 0800 046 7263 or 07882 032 635 www.revive-uk.com Matthew Woodall, Barrs Court, Bristol
CAR REPAIRS
07812 730346 www.acarpet.cleaning
Keynsham Based
CARPENTRY SERVICES
Any Make or Model
CASH PAID - WE COLLECT
Mobile Repairs - We Come2U! Comfort Cycles 07963
898633
email: sales@comfortcycles.biz
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
All Electrical Work No call out charge Landlords Certificates Small jobs welcome COMPLETE RENDER SYSTEMS & BEADS GRAB ADHESIVES INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SCREWS HAMMER FIXINGS • CONCRETE SCREWS CONCRETE BOLTS • FASTENERS SCRATCH BEADS • SILICONE MASTIC • WALL STARTER KITS SKIM BEADS • TAPES PROTECTION • EXPANDING FOAM PPE AND MUCH MUCH MORE
We also Repair Cookers & Showers
Based in Keynsham
Friendly-reliable-sensible prices
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
LOWEST PRICE AROUND FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY 30 DAY ACCOUNTS EXPERT ADVICE LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS OPEN: MON-FRI 8-5PM
100% Mobile - to work or home!
Bumper Scuffs • Alloy Wheel Refurbishment • Vandal Scractches Minor Dents • Calliper Painting 70% cheaper than car body shops
37
UNIT 10 YELVERTON ROAD BRISLINGTON BRISTOL BS4 5HP TEL: 0117 937 3910 www.wbconstructionsupplies.co.uk COMPUTER SERVICES
Call Nick on 0117 2872375 0117 303 9000 ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Free Quotes Inspection and Testing Landlord Certificates New builds and Extensions Extra Sockets and Lights Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors
www.ElderwoodElectrical.com Office - 0117 9322379 Mobile - 07725 058581
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
38 ELECTRICAL SERVICES
mail@arjelectrical.co.uk
GARDEN SERVICES
February, 2018 PAINTING & DECORATING
KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
M J CRAWFORD CARPENTRY & KITCHEN
A P DECORATING
• Interior/Exterior • Stripping and Paper hanging Tiler • Mason • Painter Your local carpenter24 whoHOUR carries out LOCKSMITH • Gloss work
FITTING SERVICES
all types of carpentry work . & DOUBLE GLAZING Professional, friendly & reliable 24 HOUR • KitchensLOCKSMITH • Bathrooms Free no obligation quotation REPAIRS & •DOUBLE GLAZING Doors • Skirting • Flooring Call Andy 07902 876320 • Decking • Pvc cladding24 HOUR LOCKSMITH REPAIRS 0117 3774870 & DOUBLE GLAZING Call Matt on 07909 Dale928413 Clements & Natural stone tiles High Quality Finish REPAIRS Classic andypitman72@googlemail.com orDale 01179 864304 for a free quote Specialising in Italian showers Free Quote Clements
24 hour Locksmith Service (all types of doors) Contemporary & Provençale kitchens 24 HOUR LOCKSMITH Dale Clements Bristol & Surrounding Areas Interior & Exterior Masonry Locks,ofHandles 24LOCKSMITH hour Locksmith Service (all types doors) and Hinges Repaired PAINTING DECORATING Interior & façade painting &Locks,DOUBLE GLAZING Misted and Broken Glass Replaced Handles and Hinges Repaired Realign Dropped Doors and Windows Misted24 and Broken Glass Replaced HOUR LOCKSMITH REPAIRS Realign Dropped Doors and Windows 24 hour Locksmith Service (all types of doors) Locks, Handles and Hinges Repaired Misted and Broken Glass Replaced Realign Dropped Doors and Windows
0117 3690046 & DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS Mobile: 07970 019830 NO CALL 0117 3690046 OUT FEE Dale Clements 0117 3690046 Mobile: 07970 019830 Renovation Painter Tiler Decorator Mobile: 07970 019830 NO CALL Builder & Interior Decorator 24 hour Locksmith Service (all types of doors) www.daleclements.co.uk FIXED PRICES
17 Years Experience Tiling Masonry OUTInterior FEE & Exterior
NO CALL
44 ABBOTS ROAD, HANHAM, BS15 3NG
Locks, Handles and Hinges Repaired OUT FEE FIXED Misted and Broken Glass Replaced PRICES Realign Dropped Doors and Windows
E: dacriscobuilder3@gmail.com FIXED PRICESInterior & Facade Painting T: 0117 401 8568 / 07557 335 956
Dacrisco Builder
No Job Too Small Free Quote 17 Years Experience www.daleclements.co.uk www.daleclements.co.uk E
FE ABBOTS 44 ABBOTS ROAD, HANHAM, 3NG ROAD, THANHAM, T:BS15 01173NG401 8568 / 07557 335 956 0117 3690046 44BS15 L OU ices L A C pr NO
Mobile: 07970 019830
GARDEN SERVICES
PARK VIEW TURF & GARDEN SERVICES (20 years experience)
• Quality Turf Supplies • Fencing • Regular Maintenance • Turfing • Grass & Hedge Cutting • Garden Clearance For a FREE estimate, call Roger 07799 373287 roger.west@blueyonder.co.uk HAIRDRESSING
A One Hair
A Cut Above The Rest 07946207595 Longwell Green’s newest salon Over 30 years hairdressing experience Call Julia now to get yourself booked in 5 ‘s Out of 5 Gift vouchers available
d
Fixe
NO CALL O UT FEE PAINTING & DECORATING FIXED PRICES
SJM DECORATING www.daleclements.co.uk Professional Decorating 44 ABBOTS ROAD, HANHAM, BS15 3NG Local Qualified tradesmen Internal & External Decorating Fast, reliable & friendly service Fully insured Free Quotations
Call Scott 07515 523 623 0117 3824411
www.sjmdecorating.freeindex.co.uk
PAINTING & DECORATING
Alan Anstey Painting & Decorating
Interior / Exterior Free No Obligation Quotation No VAT Professional & Reliable References available if required All Areas Covered
Tel : 01179 859 256 Mob : 07980 413 355
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 Or 07715 770448.
E: dacriscobuilder9@gmail.com
PLASTERING SERVICES
SBS PLASTERING City and Guilds Qualified
Affordable | Reliable | Professional Free Quotations
Tel: 07900 551199
email: sbsplastering@aol.co.uk www.sbsplastering.com PLUMBING SERVICES
Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT
0117
957 5092
Email: sales@hanhamandlongwellgreen voice.co.uk
hanham&longwellgreenvoice
February, 2018 PLUMBING SERVICES
39 RECORDS WANTED
PLUMBING SERVICES
All your heating and plumbing requirements undertaken by your local gas safe engineer.
Call today on
07776196442 info@lkp-gas.co.uk www.lkp-gas.co.uk
582520
PLUMBING SERVICES
SECURITY & ALARM SERVICES
Your local security specialists
r Intruder Alarms - CCTV - Fire - Door ouentry Design - Install - Repair - Maintenance 24 H cy rgen Eme l Out Cal
Call: 0800 1123018
Website: www.keynshamalarmsystems.co.uk
PLUMBING SERVICES
P A Flook Plumbing & Heating
We are a highly qualified and insured Local Tree Surgery company, offering all our SERVICES aspectsPLUMBING of garden and tree work... TREE SURGERY 24 Hgency
• No job too small • No VAT • City & Guilds Qualified • 35 yrs experience • Fully insured From a tap to replacement radiators to full bathroom installs
r
Some of the services we offer:
e ur Emqualified We are a highly Out and insured Local2Tree 4 HoenSurgery cy Call g r e m aspects of garden and tree work... E ut r ll O HouCa
cy 24 24 H • Site Clearance • Coppicing • TPO Orders Some of the services we offer:EmerglleOnut r Eme Ca We are a highly qualified and insured Local Tree Surgery company, offering all Ca • Sit • Coppicing • TPO Orders • Hedge Trimming • Felling aspects of garden • Bird & Bat Surveys and tree work... We are a highly qualified and insured Local Tree We Surgery are a highlycompany, qualified and insured Local offering all Tree S • He • Felling • Bird & Bat Surveys aspects of garden and tree work... aspects ofWegarden and tree work... • Garden Clearance • Pruning Management Some•ofLawn the services faulty are a highly qualified and insured Local Tree Surgery company, offering all we offer: Some ofManagement the services we offer: • Ga aspects of garden and tree work... • Pruning • Lawn • Site Clearance • Coppicing • TPO Orders Some of the services we offer: We are • a highly qualified and insured Local Tree Surgery company, Tree Planting • Coppicing • TPO Orders offer • Tree Reports• Felling • Stump• Bird Grinding of the services we offer: • Tre •Trimming Tree Grinding •Some Hedge & Bat Surveys aspects of garden and Reports tree work... • Stump Electric showers •Felling Site Clearance • Coppicing • TPO Orders ••Site Clearance • Bird & Bat Surveys • Coppicing • TPO Orders ••Hedge Pruning • Lawn Management •• Felling Garden Clearance • Pruning • Lawn Management Hedge Trimming • Felling • Bird & Bat Surveys • Trimming • Bird & Bat Surveys repaired,sold & fitted Some of the services we offer:• Tree Reports • Stump Grinding •• Pruning Tree Planting Reports • Stump Grinding• Pruning ••Garden Garden Clearance • Lawn Management • Lawn Management Contact us Today for aClearance FREE NOClearance OBLIGATI • Site • Coppicing •Grinding TPO Orders competitive fast for service Contact rates us• Tree Today a FREE NO• Tree OBLIGATION ••Tree Planting • Tree Reports • QUOTE Stump Tree Planting Reports • Stump Grinding
Shower
Tel Paul at pj Home Electrical
• Felling
Contact us •Today for aTrimming FREE NO OB Hedge • Bird & Bat Surveys
Contact us Today for a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE us5463 Today for a•FREE NOManagement OBLIGATION285157 QUOTE • Garden Clearanc •Contact Pruning Lawn 0117 bristoltree 0117 382 5463 - 07985 285157 07774747834 or 0117 2302010 Mobile: 07908 267921 Contact382 us Today for a FREE07985 NO OBLIGATION QUOTE • Tree Planting br • Tree Reports • Stump Grinding 0117 382 5463 07985 285157 bristoltreedoc@gmail.com find us on facebook and twitter 0117 382 5463 07985 285157 0117-382 5463 07985 285157 bristoltreedoc@gmail.com Keynsham No Call out ...and see our feedback bristoltreedoc@gmail.combristolt Office: 01179 048512 0117 382 bristoltreeservices.co.uk 5463 - 07985 285157 on facebook based and twitter Charge bristoltreeservices.co.uk find us on facebook find andustwitter
bris
find us on facebook and twitter
bristoltreedoc@gmail.com ...and see our feedback
paulalan@hotmail.co.uk
PLUMBING SERVICES
approved
...and see our feedback
...and see our feedback
PROPERTY MAINTENACE
find us on facebook and twitter ...and see our feedback
us Today for a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE bristoltreeservices.co.uk bristoltreeservices.co.uk
Contact find us on facebook and twitter ...and see our feedback
0117 382 5463 - 07985 285157 WASTE DISPOSAL find us on facebook and twitter ...and see our feedback
bristoltreedoc@gmail.com
bristoltreeservice
House, Garden, Office Clearance
House, Garden, Office Clearance - Plus Plus All Your Other Waste Removal Needs too! all other cheaper than a skip. waste removalOn-Average On average cheaper than a skip
Tel: 003 Tel:07592 07592 506 506 003 1/4 Load £89 Half Load £139 3/4 Load £179 Full Load £199
www.junkmonsters.co.uk
If it’s News call 07919 199565 or 07880 731148
Email: news@hanhamandlongwellgreenvoice.co.uk
Active Longwell Green
BIGGER BETTER!
has just got
and even
BIGGER GYM, MORE EQUIPMENT, NEW FITNESS STUDIO, NEW CLASSES INCLUDING EARLY BIRD OFFER
NO JOINING FEE
FOR THE FIRST
100 CUSTOMERS
JOIN TODAY!
MEMBERSHIPS START FROM JUST
£21.60
PER MONTH*
Join online today at activecentres.org/memberships PROMO Code: Longwell2018 or call 0300 333 0300
ACTIVECENTRES.ORG 0300 333 0300