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Net gain for smart champions Netball players from Hanham Woods Academy have won the South Glos League Championship - and have a smart new sports kit. PAGE 5 BY his own admission, Hanham’s Stephen Merchant was the ideal person to promote the annual Wrong Trousers Day for Bristol Children’s Hospital. He encouraged people in schools, offices and organisations around the area to support the June 30 event for the Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal. Actor Stephen, donned long, wrong trousers at
the Bristol Hippodrome, saying: “As the leggiest Bristolian I know, except that bloke who was Darth Vadar, I'm proud to don my stylish cheese-themed Wrong Trousers and support The Grand Appeal. Bristol Children’s Hospital is vital to the South West, and local families like mine. The charity does amazing work to improve the lives of sick children."
Watch your language! Warning to 'anti-social' parents at school drop off
PARENTS who congregate outside Hanham Abbots Junior School in Creswicke Avenue have been warned about their conduct. An email from South Gloucestershire Council's anti social behaviour officer says there have been complaints about
people swearing, dropping litter, and parking inconsiderately, blocking neighbours' driveways when they are dropping off or picking up their children. He says the parents' attitudes are unacceptable. Full story: Pages 2 and 3
Have your say on plan for 77 homes
People living in and around Greenbank Road in Hanham are being invited to an exhibition about proposals to build 77 new homes in the area. PAGE 7
Charity run in tribute to brother Darren Wilshire, from Cadbury Heath, is running a half marathon for charity after his brother died following a stroke at the age of 41. PAGES 18 & 19
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IT'S service with a smile as recycling services change across Hanham. The new colourful vehicles have been doing the rounds since June when collections changed from fortnightly to weekly. Residents can put out recycling materials such as paper, cardboard, cans and glass every week. Weekly food waste collections continue and are collected at the same time as other recyclables. Garden waste collections will continue to take place every two weeks as will black bins for non-recyclable waste. The black bins will be replaced by smaller ones later this year. nnn A HANHAM Brownie unit which was desperate for more help has recruited two new leaders thanks to the Voice The 38th Kingswood (Christchurch Hanham) Brownie unit put out an SOS for more support after the departure of two qualified leaders. Two women came forward after reading about the pack's plight. Jean Tovey, Brownie leader for 25 years, said: "Two super ladies got in touch. They have been to two meetings so far and hopefully they will continue. Many thanks for your article." The unit meets on Monday evenings at Christchurch Church Hall in Church Road, Hanham, from 6.30-8pm. nnn A SCHEME to ensure that children in Cadbury Heath don’t go hungry in the summer break needs your help. Fit and Fed is a free school holiday lunch and sport session for children. Run by the Juice Community Porject, it proved a success in the Easter and half-term breaks. Young leaders recruited through another initiative, StreetGames, help to support it but more adult volunteers are needed for the sessions, which are due to run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from July 25 to August 24. If you can help, please contact Deb Wright on deb@juicecic.com or call 01454 302302.
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Parents behaving A WARNING has been sent to parents about anti-social behaviour when they drop off and pick up their children from a school in Hanham. Complaints have been made by residents as well as other parents about the behaviour of some parents and carers who congregate outside of Hanham Abbots Junior School in Creswicke Avenue. They say they have witnessed swearing and litter dropping as well as inconsiderate parking where parents have blocked the driveways of residents living around the school. In one instance, a resident returned home from the local shops to find a man stood on her inside the gate of their front path who refused to move when asked. One resident, who did not want to be named, said she had lost count of the times she had wanted to get out of her drive but couldn't because a parent's car was parked across it. She said: "Parents are totally inconsiderate to people living in the immediate vicinity of the school. They don't just pull over and block drives to drop their children off; they get out of the car and walk their children to
school which means that if I want to go out in my car, I have to wait until they return before I can leave." A parent, who also asked not to be named, said: "On a daily basis I see parents blocking drives, parking illegally and driving dangerously. They mount kerbs and block pavements so parents with pushchairs have to walk in the road to go past. One parent even started reversing when I was walking behind with my three children. "It's outrageous - people don't seem to care about any one else but themselves." Now South Gloucestershire Council's Anti-social Behaviour and Community Safety Team has sent out a warning email via the school to all parents, although it is primarily aimed at those who "meet and greet" in Creswicke Avenue. The email, written by antisocial behaviour case officer Robert Evely, states that there has been reports of parents arriving shortly after 8am and hanging around talking amongst themselves until 10am before leaving the area. Mr Evely has asked them not to leave litter on walls or in
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dropping off and collecting children so that they minimise the impact on residents. The school forwarded the council's email to parents adding a message which says: "May we please ask all parents and carers to be respectful to our nearby neighbours as we have very close links to our local community and would like to ensure we uphold our good reputation. We thank you for your co-operation." Headteacher Mike Weenink told the Voice the school has no jurisdiction over incidents which occur outside school grounds.
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and are excellent role models for their children." Mr Weenink added: "It's not within my role to go out into the streets and tell parents they can't stand there. "If parents are anti-social within school grounds then I'd be within my rights to apply a barring order or speak to them about it. If it's on a public highway then it's the police's responsibility. "Our advice to parents when there is anti-social behaviour out in the streets is to contact the local PCSOs because they are the people with jurisdiction out on the streets."
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He said: "We regularly get complaints from residents about parking across drives, not moving when they've been asked to move, sitting on garden walls and big groups of parents standing together smoking. "If you're in that group, it might not seem a big problem but it can seem a problem to other people who are trying to get out of the street. "The concern was raised by some parents about other parents so it's not an issue which has been raised by the school. "There isn't any anti-social behaviour on school property as parents who come to into our school are very well behaved
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Ring-road drivers warned to expect lengthy delays
THEY might be several miles from Hanham, but the road works due to start this month on the Avon Ring Road at Bromley Heath are expected to have repercussions in our area. Repairs are being carried out to the bridge over the river Frome, meaning that traffic between the Bromley Heath roundabout and the Hambrook traffic lights will be reduced from four lanes to two. The work is being carried out to the southern viaduct, with all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians being diverted on to the northern viaduct. The 1960s southern viaduct, which carries approximately 55,000 vehicles and 500 cyclists a day requires essential maintenance work on: pier strengthening, bearing replacement, drainage improvements, water proofing, parapet and safety fence replacement, concrete repairs, and abnormal load carrying capacity improvements. The work was due to take a year but at the eleventh hour on June 28 - funding was agreed
to reduce the timescale to 33 weeks. South Gloucestershire Council has warned of delays of up to two hours at peak times, with possible jams of two hours and a knock-on impact on routes across the area. Drivers from the Hanham and Kingswood district who need to get on to the motorway network are being advised to use the A420 and A46 to get to junction 18 of the M4 rather than trying to get to the M32 at Hambrook. Alternative routes are also advised for commuters trying to get to Bristol's north fringe, including Parkway Station and Southmead Hospital. It is hoped that the 220-place park and ride at Lyde Green can be opened early in time for the
project but no date has yet been revealed. The latest updates can be found on the council’s website www.southglos.gov.uk/ bhviaduct The additional £2.8m of funding to get the work done more quickly was agreed at the first meeting of Joint Committee, made up of the new West of England Combined Authority members and North Somerset Council. Councillor Colin Hunt, South Gloucestershire's cabinet member for transport, said: “Reducing the length of the work will help to alleviate congestion and the impact of diversions on local communities, commuters and people travelling through the area. We know the scheme will cause significant disruption
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Champions - and now they look the part ! GIRLS from Hanham Woods Academy netball team are having a ball after winning both national and regional netball tournaments. The team entered the under 15s Regional North Tournament which involved schools from across Wiltshire, Bristol and Gloucester. In a fiercely fought tournament against some tough competition, Hanham Woods emerged victorious, making them Regional North Champions. On a netball tour organised by PGL at Boreatton Park in Shrewsbury, the team won the tournament again, beating fierce competition from schools nationwide. The icing on the cake came when they were presented with medals by some of the England national netball squad. The team has also recently been crowned South Gloucestershire League Champions after beating all opposition. Following the team’s success they have been sponsored by RAF Apprenticeships South West and have been presented with £630 which was used to purchase professional kit and equipment. Emily Baker, PE teacher and coach, said: “This is brilliant for Hanham Woods and it is raising the profile of netball in our academy. "It's great for the team to have a kit they can be proud of when we play against other schools and now they look like a professional team. Through their successes and hard work they have earnt and thoroughly deserve this."
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Ambitious plans for Players' golden show
ACTORS are pulling out all the stops to mark the 50th anniversary of the Oldland Players. They will be marking the special event with a colourful and exotic outdoor production of Around the World in 80 Days. Taking place later this month at a hilltop setting, the Players say this is their most ambitious production to date. The show is about Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg and his valet Passpartout who take a wager that they can travel around the world in 80 days but are being chased by a policeman trying to stop him. The show, based on the classic Jules Verne tale, is being masterminded by artistic director Kit Muffett and technical director Gordon James. Kit said: "It's a celebration of 50 years of doing community drama - and it's going to be big! We have 25 cast members playing over 121 different
characters and have been rehearsing since January. "During the production, we travel around eight different countries, boarding five different boats, two trains and an elephant! "It's very colourful. We arrive in Suez then we go to India with all the beautiful Indian
costumes. Then, when we get to Hong Kong, everyone will be dressed in Chinese costume and so it goes on. There will even be a rickshaw, elephant and hot air balloon on stage. People will be very interested to see how we are going to represent the elephant and hot air balloon - it's not that easy!
"It's probably going to be the biggest thing around here for a long time. There's an awful lot of work which has gone into this and our backstage crew have been building, sewing and making things like it's going out of fashion." To mark their anniversary, the Players have invited past members back to take part in crowd scenes, with some coming as far a field as St Ives and Blackpool. The Oldland Players will have plenty of chairs on hand under their all weather audience covering, but you are also welcome to bring blankets, picnics and deckchairs. Around the World in 80 Days takes place from Wednesday July 12 to Saturday July 15 at 7.30pm at Cully Hill Farm, Ryedown Lane, Oldland Common, BS30 6JG. For tickets, call Fran Kirwan on 0117 932 9743.
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Mixed views on plan to build 77 new homes RESIDENTS living in and around Greenbank Road in Hanham are being invited to an exhibition about proposals to build dozens of new homes in the area. Bellway Homes wants to put up 77 houses in the field between AEK Boco Football Club and the Church of the Ascension in Hollyguest Road. They have teamed up with land developer Square Bay, which now owns the land, calling the development a "sensitive" residential scheme. A planning application to South Gloucestershire Council has yet to be made, although one is expected later this year. The two companies are
inviting residents to an exhibition which takes place at the Church of the Ascension this Thursday (July 6) from 3-7pm so people can express their views. The development would be a mix of one, two and threebedroom homes with 35 per cent of them forming affordable housing. There are also proposals for a highway improvement scheme which includes enhanced facilities for pedestrians and traffic calming measures to remove existing bottlenecks and reduce vehicle speeds both along the street and at the entry from Hollyguest Road. There would also be improved on-site drainage which
The site of the proposed development developers say would benefit the playing fields next to the site. Resident Tom Hartree, who lives in nearby Kelston Grove, told the Voice he has concerns about the scheme. "We won't know much about the proposed scheme until the exhibition but we are worried about increased traffic along the road we live in, particularly as people already use it as a cut-through.Seventy seven
homes is a lot and it would be interesting to find out where children on the new estate would go to school, because local schools are already oversubscribed. It also puts extra pressure on health facilities. It's already difficult to get a doctor's appointment when you need one. "However, I would welcome improved play facilities as the play area in Greenbank Road is outdated and needs replacing."
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Visiting Belarus is 'a humbling experience' The legacy of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 makes for grim reading. Incidents of birth defects, cancers and other radiation exposure-induced diseases exist decades later. Hanham and Longwell Green Voice reports on how a Bristol charity is doing all it can to help children living in the shadow of the world's worst nuclear catastrophe A SMALL group from the Bristol Link of Chernobyl Children's Life Line travelled to Belarus in May to visit families and schools being supported by the charity. Three of the group were travelling for the first time to the eastern European country; James Hyden, Bob Perkins and Charlie Walker. They joined Andy March (Bristol Link chair), Andy Smith, and Jane and Alan Elkan on the self-funded trip. Formed in 1992, CCLL exists to provide financial support and
respite breaks for children whose lives continue to be affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Each summer, the Bristol link brings 16 children (aged around 11) from the town of Osipovichi and the nearby village of Protasevichi for a four-week
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trip to the UK. Charlie said: “I was not sure what to expect, I’ve travelled in Russia before and thought I knew some of the different living conditions the families might face. "I soon realised that many families live in desperate poverty, but make the best of everything they have. In very rural areas peasant life is usual, where children and the whole family farm their plot to survive. Outside toilets and a shed bathhouse are a reality. A single central heated oven is all that keeps a family warm in the winter where temperatures can drop to minus 30 degrees. It was easy to see why the parents are so thankful for this opportunity their child has to receive an immune boosting holiday and free health check-ups." James said: "We were amazed by the generosity and warm welcome awaiting us in every home. Belarusian specialities of draniki (potato pancakes), sausages and birch sap were prepared for us on every visit, along with cakes, biscuits and desserts. I was overwhelmed by the hospitality. Such generosity is a sign of the families’ genuine appreciation of everything that CCLL has provided for their children, and indeed the impact on their community. "Visiting the homes of the two girls that my family hosted in July 2016 was humbling. I thought I had understood what this charity is all about, but suddenly it became even more important that my family and I
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are involved with CCLL." Many children live in houses similar to the ones pictured. Children play and learn just as they can in the UK, but here their health and economic prospects are among the lowest in the world. Bob said: "One little boy was not at home when we went to visit his family. He is 11 years old and was in hospital in Mogilev for thyroid tests. This is a familiar story for many children whose immune systems are even more vulnerable at this age. I was filled with love for this wonderful family that I could finally meet after hosting their son last summer. It was a special time of bonding and laughter as we were able to communicate via our wonderful interpreter, Valentina." The visiting party was able to take a vast amount of children's clothing, coats, hats etc due to the extra baggage allowance for the charity. A day was arranged at Protasevichi village school where the group joined in with sports day. The schools were also presented with play parachutes and a variety of sports equipment, kindly donated by Sidcot School and others. It was good to see the children laughing and playing together. A four-week trip to the UK can mean an additional two years’ life expectancy for the children who are lucky enough to visit. However, as Charlie points out: "We saw an even greater impact than this when we went to School Number 3 in the town of Osipovichi and met the children from last year's visit to the UK. We were delighted to realise how much their English skills had improved in just a few months. These children are inspired to achieve, and by receiving the amazing gift of a month’s respite break, these children are given a hope for their future.” There are opportunities to help Chernobyl Children's Life Line continue its work. If you are interested in becoming a host family in 2018; would like to be involved in fundraising; or would like a presentation at your school, group, or workplace a presentation please contact chair.bristol@ccll.org.uk or visit www.ccll.org.uk/bristol
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Vital careers advice service is secured AN initiative to ensure school students in the West of England get early and relevant careers advice and work experience has received a funding boost. On a visit to Mangotsfield School, West of England Mayor Tim Bowles announced a new partnership with Future Quest, which will ensure local schools continue to benefit from the region’s Enterprise Adviser Network until 2019. There are currently 30 Enterprise Advisors - trained volunteers from the business community - working with headteachers and school leaders to help them deliver better careers support and work experience opportunities. West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, said: “There is clear evidence that if young people have several meaningful experiences of the world of work they are more likely to secure employment, and to earn more during their career. “More and more schools are getting involved so we’d like to hear from professionals working in local industry who are interested in volunteering as Enterprise Advisors.” Future Quest is a new programme led by University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), delivered by a consortium of colleges, universities and other agencies. Programme manager Suzanne Carrie said: “This adds enormous value to the Future Quest programme. Working strategically with schools to
West of England Mayor Tim Bowles with students at Mangotsfield School develop strong and effective links with enterprise and employers is important." Mangotsfield School was linked with Enterprise Adviser Steve Morris, a finance director, last year. Together they have inspired teachers to integrate careers education into the curriculum; delivered their first careers fair, and identified the need to work more closely with disadvantaged pupils and parents. Steve said: “As the director of a small local company and father-of-three I became an enterprise adviser because I
care about young people. I was interested in taking the opportunity to help a school take stock of its provision - with a parent's perspective - to improve its Careers and Enterprise programme and increase employer engagement with its students. As an employer myself, I am conscious of the importance for young people of having direct involvement and contact with the world of work.” Mangotsfield School deputy headteacher, Del Planter, said: “In a very short space of time, our Enterprise Adviser has brought expertise and external
challenge to provide the best possible careers provision for all our students. We’re now able to provide a greater number of students with more meaningful experiences of employer engagement. In particular, we've begun working with students much earlier with more focus on career related learning in the classroom." The Enterprise Adviser Network is managed by The West of England Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership. Business leaders interested can contact enterprise@westofengland.org
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Safety checks at all BRISTOL Mayor Marvin Rees has been to a tower block in east Bristol to reassure residents about the safety of their homes. He was accompanied by fire service and council officials and Bristol East’s MP Kerry McCarthy for the visit to Butler House in Summerhill Road, which came in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in London. Mr Rees said:“We have all been extremely saddened by the Grenfell fire, and the shock continues to resonate. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the friends and families of those who have lost their lives or been affected by this awful tragedy. “We do not believe there is cause for concern about our tower blocks, but we are monitoring events very closely and will take on board any recommendations that come out as a result of the investigation.
This would include any necessary changes to our policies and procedures. “We will decide our next steps once we know more about the causes of the fire and the initial results of the investigation. “I want to reassure our tenants that we are doing all that can possibly be done to protect them, and make sure that Bristol never experiences a similar tragedy.” Councillor Paul Smith, cabinet member for housing, explained to residents in St George that the cladding added to Butler House for insulation and weather production was, unlike Grenfell Tower, fixed directly to the building. Bristol City Council has been spending £2million per year for the last five years on improving fire safety in high rise blocks of flats. It plans to spend at least £1million per year for the next ten years.
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city tower blocks All council tower blocks have annual fire risk assessments. Other safety measures in place, include smoke detectors in every home, and sprinklers in the majority of bin rooms – all blocks will have these by the end of the year. Station manager Steve Quinton, technical fire safety manager at Avon Fire & Rescue, said: “The Grenfell Tower fire was an absolute tragedy and as a service we will take a particular interest in the investigation to make sure we do everything we can to ensure the safety of residents of high rise properties in our area.” Council policy is that if tenants have a fire or smell smoke in their own flat, they should get out, close the door behind them and call 999. If tenants are aware of a fire in another flat they should call 999 and stay put until the fire and rescue service organise an
evacuation. Station officer Quinton said the visits, which will be taking place at all council tower blocks, provided an opportunity to explain why ‘stay put’ was still the best advice and to address other concerns. Following the difficulty of emergency service access at Grenfell Tower, the Voice asked the fire service officers whether homes built in the grounds of some Bristol tower blocks, including Butler House, posed a problem for crews. We were told that emergency services were considered before new housing was built and access was maintained. Avon Fire & Rescue offer free home fire safety visits for all (not just those who live in tower blocks). Further information is available at www.avonfire. gov.uk/our-services/home-firesafety-visits or call 0117 926 2061.
MP Kerry challenges PM BRISTOL EAST MP Kerry McCarthy asked the Prime Minister in the House of Commons on June 22 if the Government would fund any essential repairs needed on city tower blocks. Theresa May responded "If, in conjunction with the Fire and Rescue Service, the decision is made that work needs to be done on those tower blocks then there will be a discussion between the authority and the Department for Communities and Local Government about how the work can be undertaken and about the allocation of resources."
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Baby Bank Network celebrates birthday A BRISTOL charity launched by a team of mums celebrates its second birthday this month, having helped almost 700 babies in the city. Baby Bank Network collects pre-loved baby essentials and gives them to families in need this includes victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, refugees and homeless people as well as low income families. Up to now it has been run entirely by volunteers but following a crowdfunding campaign the charity hopes to be able to employ its first member of staff before the end of the year. Co-founder and trustee Becky Gilbert said: "It’s been an incredible couple of years. When we started collecting a few bits in a donated storage unit, little did we know just how important our charity would become. We now have a warehouse in Fishponds and are helping hundreds of babies in need every year. I'm so
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Enjoy Music from the Movies at wildlife park KINGSWOOD-based charity Jessie May will be one of the beneficiaries of a charity picnic and concert at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park this month. The special open-air event on Saturday July 15 will see the renowned Bath Philharmonic Orchestra perform ‘Music from the Movies’, including both classic and modern hits and families are invited to enjoy early admission at the Wildlife Park before the performance begins. Doug Douglas, Avon Valley’s owner and managing director, said: “This is set to be a wonderful one-off charity event in the park grounds to be enjoyed by all ages. “Not only will guests experience a picnic in the park listening to the wonderful tones of the Bath Philharmonic Orchestra, we are also inviting people to enjoy an early admission to see what the park has to offer before settling down for the evening of summer entertainment. “All profits will be donated to two charities very close to our hearts - Jessie May and St Richard’s Hospice. Both of these causes do fantastic work in caring for and supporting those with terminal illnesses and we hope to be able to raise a great amount for
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them with this special event.” Jessie May is a children’s hospice at home charity which cares for terminally ill children in Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Wiltshire. The charity's head of fundraising, Julian Withers, said: “We are thoroughly looking forward to the picnic and concert at Avon Valley Wildlife Park this summer, it sounds like a fabulous event for families, friends and couples and we’re delighted to have been chosen by Doug as a charity beneficiary. “The funds will go towards continuing our care of the local children and their families who need us. Our specialist nurses
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Triple success for champion boxer Jude HIS family and friends think he's a knock-out and it's no wonder for school boy Jude Moore is certainly packing the punches in the world of boxing. First, the 14-year-old from Fishponds was crowned National Schools Champion in Manchester at the end of May. Then, just weeks later, he represented England in the Three Nations, taking gold in his 5052kg category. And, to top it all, Jude's just been given the news he had been waiting for - he's made it through to the European Schoolboy Championships in Romania following a recent trial. Jude, a student at Mangotsfield School, has been boxing for three years and has compiled an impressive record of 22 contests, winning an impressive 19. He has been honing his skills at Downend Amateur Boxing Club, which is based at the Harry Crook Centre in Fishponds. Under the watchful eye of coach Craig Turner, Jude is proving a force to be reckoned
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West of England Mayor Tim cuts ribbon to mark official Abbeyfield opening RESIDENTS and team members of Abbeyfield House in Keynsham were joined by the newly-appointed West of England Mayor, Tim Bowles, to celebrate the ‘official’ opening of the house. When the Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham took over the house in 2014, it was awarded a housing grant from the Homes & Communities Agency (facilitated by Abbeyfield Head Office) to assist with a major refurbishment programme, incorporating a large extension, additional bedrooms, landscaped gardens and a spacious communal room. The Keynsham house is Abbeyfield’s fifth property in the Bristol area, with other retirement houses in Hanham, Easter Compton, Redland and Henleaze. A long-term supporter of Abbeyfield, former Chairman of B&NES Council Alan Hale, and The Abbeyfield Society’s membership director, Michael Valenzia, also met families, volunteers and residents, who
enjoyed live music and delicious home-made treats during the afternoon of June 17. In his speech, Mr Bowles complimented the house, and said “My role is all about bringing together communities, and this is a house where there is a very strong sense of community. It’s wonderful to see everyone come together to celebrate this fantastic house, and I’m sure the residents who live here will be very happy indeed.”
Part of The Abbeyfield Society, an international organisation established in the 1950s to combat loneliness and isolation in the elderly, Abbeyfield House in Keynsham offers 14 studio and onebedroom flats within the house, to retired people. Residents benefit from affordable allinclusive rental fees, delicious home-cooked meals, a calendar of social events and the reassurance of a team member on hand 24 hours a day.
Abbeyfield’s house manager in Keynsham, Charlene Fleck, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the new West of England Mayor and to be able to find out more about his work with communities. Our residents very much benefit from coming together socially, and this afternoon has been a great occasion. It’s been wonderful seeing volunteers, families and friends all together today to celebrate this fabulous house.”
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ORGANISERS at the South Gloucestershire Show are putting on a race with a difference. Pigs might not fly, but they will certainly be going at a fair lick as they trot through the main arena at the show. The pig race is raising money for the show’s nominated charity, Meningitis Now. The pigs are the family pets of Joseph Fossett, who also owns camels, and have been trained to race. The commentary will be supplied by Joel Dommett, the comedian who appeared on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity over the winter. Darren Hawkins, the organiser of the show that runs over the 5 and 6 August, said: ”Animals are always a core part of the show so this year it is exciting to announce the Ham National.”
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STUDENTS from Sir Bernard Lovell Academy in Oldland Common were in the spotlight when they took part in a lesson about volcanoes with Dr Laura Hobbs, from Lancaster University. The group were chosen to take part in a lesson using an educational version of the
computer game Minecraft and the session was filmed and students interviewed by Michelle Ruminski, from BBC Points West. Dr Hobbs and her team have been researching the use of games for two years and have found them very successful with students who have special educational needs.
ORGANISERS have moved to reassure residents about a dance music festival in Mangotsfield this month. South West Dance Festival, which will take place at Cleve Rugby Club on July 15, is billed as an event with 6,000 ravers in four arenas. It will have stages for drum and bass, garage and house music, featuring more than 100 artists, and the festival will include bars, food and fairground rides. One resident claimed local people had been “kept in the dark” about the planned event, run by Innovation Events. Kimberley Park, manager at Cleve RFC, said the event would be run under the club’s existing licence. “We are going over and above our licence conditions,” she said. “The music will stop at 10pm and the site will close at 11pm. The numbers will be capped at 4,000. There will be a heavy security presence. We are mindful of the impact on people living nearby and we will be sending out lettters out of courtesy to advise them of this event.” A council spokesman confirmed that no additional licence was required.
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Emma is star guest RADIO Bristol presenter Emma Britton will open this year's Warmley Flower Show. She will declare the long established show officially open at 2.30pm on Saturday August 5 at the Warmley Community Centre, Deanery Road, BS15 9JB. Show schedules for those interested in exhibiting are available from Fonthill Garden Centre in Bitton. Classes include vegetable, floral, culinary, photography and wine for adults with a selection of these for younger entrants. The show will support two local charities, Warmley Park School and the 19th Kingswood Scout Group. The show opens to the public from 2pm. Admission is ÂŁ1 per adult, with under 16s and exhibitors free. For further information call 0786 6108186.
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A CADBURY Heath man is running a half marathon for charity after his fit and healthy brother died following a stroke at the age of 41. Darren Wilshire says his brother Steve's death, in May last year, has devastated his family because it came completely out of the blue. In fact, at the time of his death, Steve had been in such good health he had been training for a 10k run to raise money for charity. Now Darren wants to raise awareness of the work of the Stroke Association which helps fund research into the medical condition. He will be running the Cheltenham half marathon this autumn and hopes to raise as much money and awareness as possible to support the charity's work. Darren, 35, who works in the catering department at the BRI, said: "There's lots of cancer
charities out there but not so much information out there for people about how strokes can affect your life. "I work in a hospital and see the impact strokes can have every day. Even if people survive a stroke, sometimes their lives are never fully the same again. My heart breaks every time I see someone who has been affected because I've been through it all with my brother." Steve, who was from Cadbury Heath but lived in Kent at the time of his death, was in a coma following his stroke but sadly died three weeks later. He was taken to hospital and diagnosed quickly but the stroke had been severe. "Steve was a fit and healthy guy with no health problems or family history of strokes so it came as a huge shock to us all," Darren said. "It's really opened my eyes to the fact that no matter how fit and healthy you are, you can still
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n BOOK REVIEW - HANHAM LIBRARY A House Full of Daughters By Juliet Nicolson
Juliet Nicolson is the granddaughter of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson and was brought up at Sissinghurst, the house whose beautiful gardens were created by Vita at the turn of the century. Vita was a colourful character with lovers of both sexes and an unconventional lifestyle. The daughters in the title are 7 generations of the SackvilleWest family, starting with the beautiful and talented Spanish flamenco dancer, Pepita, the mistress of Lionel Sackville West. Pepita was born in poverty in the slums of Malaga but when she met Lionel he set her up in a big house in a Spanish village with her ever expanding family. After her death in childbirth his illegitimate daughter, Victoria, joined him in Washington where he was working as a diplomat and kept house for him, before meeting her cousin, also called Lionel, and marrying him. As Lionel was the heir to Knowle in Sussex Victoria married well and her daughter Vita lived there before her marriage to Harold. Vita did not have a daughter but her son, Nigel, married Philippa, Juliet’s mother. Their marriage did not last and Philippa married again and succumbed to alcoholism. Juliet too has had her problems in life but has two adult daughters and a lovely granddaughter. This book explores recurring themes in all these women’s lives and details the struggles of these women, particularly in their relationships with their own daughters. An interesting read. Reviewed by Julie Hanham Library
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A CHARITY that supports struggling families wth small children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire is looking for more volunteers. Home-Start Bristol, which has just celebrated its 30th anniversary, helps parents by making regular home visits. Volunteers are all parents themselves and they are given training by the charity. Guest of honour at the party to mark three decades was Sheila Fielden, one of the first volunteers in the city. Her daughter Alex now works for the charity as a co-ordinator. Scheme manager Beverley Symonds said: “We wanted to do something wonderful for our families to mark Home Start Bristol’s 30th birthday, and there’s nothing more special than seeing volunteers and families, past and present, coming together for one big celebration.” Home-Start Bristol’s next volunteer preparation course starts on Tuesday, September 19. For more information, call 0117 950 1170 or visit www.homestartbristol.org.uk
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n AROUND THE WIs HANHAM (AFTERNOON) WI MANY in the WI will agree that being a member tends to make you resourceful and that was the case at our meeting held on June 12. Moira, our chairperson, started to read the minutes of our last meeting only to discover that her reading glasses had been left at home. Good start! However, Moira coped admirably. An informative report that brought everyone up to date with all matters of national WI importance was read by our delegate Pauline who had recently attended the National Conference in Liverpool. It was an enjoyable meeting and if selected to attend the same meeting again in 2018 Pauline will representing us in Cardiff. Our committee never ceases in its pursuits to bring interesting speakers to our meetings. Last month you may remember was ‘Guilty Pleasures’ and it seemed appropriate that it should be followed by ‘A Fair Cop’.
Mike, a retired police officer, gave us his observations of becoming a constable in the 1960s and his career that followed and how the profession differs from today. From community service at a Cheshire home as part of his training to traffic duty (who remembers that?) when his helmet was knocked off and rolled down the road. Some of Mike’s tales were serious whilst many were very humorous and unfortunately we would hesitate to put them into print! But many thanks to him for giving us a very interesting talk. Being a member of any WI brings lots of ideas for various workshops and organised visits, not only in the local area but further afield too. If you would like to know more about us please drop into one of our monthly meetings, you’ll be made very welcome or give us a call on 0117 9049994 for a chat.
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HANHAM (EVENING) WI RECYCLING with a difference was the theme for the June meeting when we had an enjoyable talk from Pam Pontin of Pam’s Baskets. She told the meeting how she has always had an interest in craft and has turned that interest into a useful and rewarding hobby. Pam explained how she makes baskets and boxes from unwanted cardboard packaging and other materials, mainly given to her by family and friends. Nothing is wasted and she also makes good use of plastic carrier bags. She is ably assisted by her husband who cuts the cardboard into strips before she weaves the strips together to form a box or basket shape.
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n ON THE BEAT
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IT'S really important to look after your keys. Nowadays vehicle security is so good thieves fish through letterboxes for car keys or even break into homes to get them. We arrested two teenagers after two burglaries in Hanham last month (June). In one case keys and a handbag were stolen, but no cars taken. A BMW car, stolen with the keys in the other incident, was recovered in St George the next day, leading to the arrest of two suspects nearby. You can make life difficult for thieves by: • keeping your car in a secure garage, fitted with an alarm (if you can) • always turning the key and taking it out of the lock – some doors seem locked when you lift the handle but can still be opened by criminals unless you turn the key • keeping your keys safely out of
sight (and never in the back of the door!) • fitting a letterbox cage • l ocking up and setting the alarm at night • joining Neighbourhood Watch We’ve had complaints about children riding bicycles in a way that risks their own and other road users’ safety. With school holidays coming up please make sure your children don’t ride on the pavement and do wear helmets. We’re currently dealing with a number of young people for causing damage. Make sure you know who your kids are with, where they are and what they’re up to. It’s only a minority who get involved in anti-social behaviour and often they simply haven’t thought about how their behaviour could affect others. Please ask them to be considerate. It’s also worth reminding them that once school
is out for the summer, school grounds are out of bounds. And they should know that some ASB - such as criminal damage - is an offence which could affect their future job and travel prospects. If you witness crime or ASB call us straight away. It’s 999 if a crime is in progress or someone could get hurt, otherwise ring 101 at any time. You can also report incidents online at www.avonandsomerset. police.uk Finally - we need volunteers to join a Community Speed Watch scheme for Oldland and Longwell Green. If you’d like to help, please contact PCSO Cath Boyce through www.avonandsomerset.police.uk – enter your postcode in the ‘your area’ section and click on the green ‘contact the team’ button. PC Lee Humphreys
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA SaturdayJuly 8 n The Cleeve Singers, Summer Concert. Downend Folk House, Lincombe Barn, Rockland Road. 7.30pm. Tickets £3.50 from BarnOffice 0117 956 2367, Melanie’s Kitchen, or at the door. Sunday July 9 n 3.30pm ‘Page Park Praise’ presented by Staple Hill Salvation Army Band, Songsters and children. Children’s craft and activity tent and lots of good music and singing. Admission Free. Tel 0117 9569733 for more information. Friday August 4 n Wellbeing Roadshow, Hanham Library, 11am-2pm. Come and find out about the five ways to well being. Includes taster sessions and workshops. Book your workshop place at www.southglosevents. eventbrite.co.uk and see detailed programme at southglos.gov. uk/events-libraries/ or ask at the library. Saturday August 5 n Warmley FlowerShow, 2.30pm, community centre To be opened by Emma Britton of BBC Radio Bristol. 07866 108186
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 Jazzercise Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm, every week For further information contact Carole Loughlin
caroleloughlin@hotmail.com n Longwell Green Music Society, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Fortnightly. The club meet every fortnight on a Monday evening to listen to a range of good recorded music from Bach to Gershwin. Contact Sheila Hufford Telephone 0117 932 3141. n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2.00 and HCC Membership. Contact: Sheena 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 Sheena on 0117 967-4439 n Zumba Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 7pm-8pm, cost £5 per class. Contact Celena Lewis 07525 214755 or email: celena45lewis@ yahoo.co.uk
n Kingswood Breastfeeding Group, Kingswood Children’s Centre, 10.30-12pm, every week. Peer Supporters available each week. Free tea and cake. Everybody welcome n 10.30 -11.15am, Zumba Gold, low impact, St Aidan's Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. nlow 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
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n Art Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-12, every week in the coffee Lounge. Watercolour & Drawing with Fran McGarry. Have fun in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All abilities very welcome. Just come along to one of our sessions or call for further information. Materials are supplied for the first two classes. Free tea, coffee & biscuits. £8 per session (10% discount when booking 4+ sessions) n Handprints Mother and Toddler Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-12, every week in Orton Room. Contact Jodie Simms on 07976 093004. n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm4pm, every week. For further information: Contact Janet, 0117 932 3643 n The Tuesday Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm-4pm, every week. £3 and refreshments are available. For further information contact Pauline, 0117 932 2553. n Tuesday Stroke Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2-4pm every week. The Stroke Club is a mixed group - everyone is welcome. For further information: Contact John Harris on 0117 967
1186 n Pilates Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 6.45-7.40pm, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session for beginners, Mats and equipment supplied. Pilates improves: body shape; posture (which will help with back pain); muscle strength; flexibility; coordination and much more. Your instructor is J Hennessy (qualified personal trainer and pilates instructor). For further information please contact J Hennessy, on 0117 986 4914 or 07837 302678. n Hanham Abbots Parish Council, Hanham Hall, Monthly. n Oldland Parish Council, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm, n Ballroom Dancing with Terry, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm-10pm, every week. For further information: Contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071 or email: terrysdanceschool@blueyonder. co.uk n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 9.3011am, every week. For further information: Contact Sara on 07841195725. n Real Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 9.30am-11am every week, cost
Hanham Library What’s On Hanham Library July Events Mondays 9:30-10:00 am all year around (except Bank holidays) Bounce & Rhyme - 11:00-11:30am (except July 24th – 28th August) Tuesdays 9:30-10:00am - Story & Rhyme Time 5:00-6:30 - Adult Craft Group
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• Saturday 8th July 2:00-3:00 Chatterbooks (children aged 7-11) • Saturday 8th July 10:00-11:00 Bookwurms (teens aged 11-16) • Saturday 15th July 2:00-3:00 Lego Club (for children 4+ with grown-up; drop-in) • Saturday15th July 9:30 onwards Summer Reading Challenge launch day • Wednesday 2nd August Bristol Zoo workshop-Meet
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July, 2017 £6.80 per class. Contact: Sarah Buscemi on 0117 9327533 Diet and fitness classes. Aerobic exercise suitable for all levels and abilities. n Tuesday Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre Coffee Lounge, 10.30am-12.30. A social group - so come along for a coffee and a chat - all welcome! n Yoga, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10.15am11.30am, cost £4.50. Contact: Vivien Tallis on 07801550842. Gentle stretches to improve flexibility, relaxation and well being - Drop in sessions. Suitable for beginners n Palette Art Club, Hanham Community Centre Avon Room, 2-4pm, cost £7.50 per month plus HCC Membership. n Craft Buddies, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Cost £5 per week. Contact 07946231796. Do you have lots of craft items that you are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things. n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite. 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Please contact Kate on 07979 494 964. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. Warm friendly group - everyone welcome. n Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Cost : £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Chess Club, Hanham Community Centre, Somerset Room, 7.30pm10.30pm, cost £27 per annum plus HCC Membership. For more information please contact info@ hanhamchess.co.uk. The Chess club meets weekly for a game, and has players of all levels. n Weight Watchers, Hanham Tabernacle United Reform Church, 9.30-10.30am, every week Contact Alice on 07904745331. n Zest Tone Deaf Choir, Longwell Green UFC Church, Bath Rd, Term Time 10.30-12pm. Suitable for anyone who wants to join a fun happy community choir. Contact Mary 07954 170532 or visit www. zestchoirs.com. n Cadbury Heath Breastfeeding Group, Cadbury Heath Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am, every week. Supporters available each week. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome. n Fitness class with Sarah, every Tuesday, 9.45-10.45am, Hanham Community Centre. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com
n Grange Badminton Club, Grange School, Warmley, 7.15-10pm. Friendly play badminton club. Age 18 upwards. New members welcome. Call more details call Mike on 07785 375713 or Lynne on 07968 046212. n Tuesday Club - every week 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
Wednesdays n Dementia Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.3012pm, Every week. n Longwell Green Probus Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am. 1st Wednesday of each month. Fully and semi retired men welcome for fellowship and activities and coffee. Contact Brian on 0117 9604 124. n Longwell Green Probus Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 12pm. 3rd Wednesday of each month. Fully and semi retired men welcome for fellowship and activities and lunch. Contact Brian on 0117 9604 124. n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 12.30-4.30pm, Every Week. For further information please contact Rosa on 0117 932 373 n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 5pm-8pm, every week. n Bingo Night, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30-10.30pm, every week. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30-11pm, every week. n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am, cost £2 a week (£1 second child) plus HCC membership. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or email: tracie@ talinmedia.co.uk. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am, cost £4.50 per session. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 bor email greensladejenny@yahoo. com. Light and easy aerobics for +50’s or the less fit. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water. n Slimming World. Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 9am and 11am. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Contact Kate on 07979494964. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Tea Dance, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1st and 3rd
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Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Cost £3 per person including tea/coffee. Contact HHC Office on 01179674439. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Cost £1.50 per week. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email hanhamhistory@gmail. com n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm, cost £20 per 12 week session, per person. Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157 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
25 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.
Thursdays n Stroke Conversation Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 1.30-3pm, every week. n Handprints Mother and Toddler Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 10-12pm, every week. For further information: Please contact Jodie Simms, on 07976 093004. n Fitness Pilates class with Real Fitness with Sarah, every Thursday, 10-11am at Longwell Green Community Centre. Everyone welcome! For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, Phipps Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm, every week. For further information: Contact Brian or Bill at lwgbadminton@ blueyonder.co.uk n Longwell Green Orchestra, Longwell Green Community Centre, Ellacombe Room, 7.30pm, every week. This community based orchestra plays mainly light classical music for many local groups, senior citizens clubs and charities in the South West. For further information: Contact Graham on 07972 844073, or email contact@longwellgreenorchestra. net n Avon Scale Model Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.3010.30pm, every third Thursday of the month. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30-11pm, every week, n Line Dancing, Longwell Green Community Centre, 8pm-10.30pm, every week. For further information please Contact Claire, on 0117 967 7246. n Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre, Coffee Lounge, 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,
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n WHAT’S ON Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Cost : £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uK n Zumba GOLD - lower impact zumba, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Cost : £3.50 for everyone. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Tiny Tutus, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 10am10.30am, cost £15 for 5 classes and first class is free. Contact Andrea Spearing on 07969265115 or email: tinytutusbris@outlook.com. Royal Ballet Registered Teacher. n Young at Heart, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, cost £2 per week. Contact the centre office on 01179674439. Come along for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and an afternoon of entertainment. Contact the office for more details. n Hanham Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7pm-9pm, cost £20 per term, contact Sandra Burnham on 07491835285. n Learn to Dance the Ballroom Way, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7pm-7.30pm. Contact David Biggs on 01179782667. at 7:30pm n Modern Sequence Dance Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 7.45pm-10pm, cost £3 per person, £12 per annum and HCC membership. Contact David Foote on 01179657110 or Robin on 01179563151.Modern ballroom, Latin and old time sequence dancing. All new sequences taught as well as old favourites with professional teacher David Biggs (IDTA). Some knowledge of dancing essential. n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, 5.30pm and 7.30pm, cost £4.95 per week and membership. Contact Sara Hayes on 07894670808. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Big Knits, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 7.30pm10pm every 3rd Thursday of the month. Cost £3 per session. Contact Linda on 01179400232. Hints and tips on machine knitting. n Bouncing Bobbins, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 2nd Thursday of the month, cost £12 per annum, contact Kathy Smart on 01179477839 or email kcs1@sky.com.We are a self help lace group that actively promotes lace through the making of traditional and contemporary bobbin, crocheted, knitted, needle, tatted lace and crafts associated
with lace. n Weight Watchers, Warmley Community Centre, 10am, every week. Contact Alice on 07904745331. n Black Sheep Harmony A Cappella Chorus, Cadbury Heath Hall School, 7.30-10pm. Always looking for female singers who can hold a tune. Ordinary people singing extraordinarily. Contact Mary on 07954 170532 or visit www. blacksheepharmony.com n 7-9pm Kingswood Choir at United Church Kingswood, Regent Street, all abilities welcome. Patsy Holdsworth 0117 907 8994
Fridays n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am3.30pm, every week. For further information please Contact Rosa on 0117 932 3737 n Pilates Class. Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am10.55am, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session. Mats and equipment supplied. For further information please contact J Hennessy on 0117 986 4914 or 07837 302678. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30pm -11pm, every week. n Members’ Bar & Quiz Night, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-11pm, last Friday of the month. n Ballroom Dancing with Terry, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm-10pm, every week. For further information please contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071or email terrysdanceschool@blueyonder. co.uk. n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2 per week and HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. n Country Lines “A Line Dance Disco”, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, Monthly 8pm11.45pm. Cost £5. Contac Clare on 01179677246 or email:clarelines@ tiscali.co.uk. A monthly get together and longer evening of fun and dance. n Hanham Lace Class, Hanham Community Centre, Whittuck Room, 2pm-4pm. Contact: Mrs Jacobs on 01179611845. n Chair Exercise - Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1pm-1.45pm, cost £per class. Contact Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www. zumbainbristol.co.uk. n Longwell Green Women’s Institute, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30-10.00pm, every third Friday of the month. Further information from WI House Tel: 0117 9864782 n Zumba Gold in the chair. Ideal class for those who are unable
to stand for a long time whilst exercising. At the class, we exercise to Zumba music and incorporate moves using legs, arms, waist, etc. As always, we tell attendees to do as much or as little as they can do. 1- 1.45pm @ Wessex Suite, Hanham Community Centre. Give it a go - you will be pleasantly surprised! £3.50 per class (includes a hot drink and cake/biscuit afterwards) Contact: Philomena 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Zumba GOLD, lower impact Zumba 10 - 10.45am @ Cadbury Heath Hall, School Road, BS30 8EN (next to co-op, Lamb pub and the library) £3.50 for everyone Contact Philomena on 07966 373089 www.zumbainbristol.co.uk n Crofts End Silver Band We are a small friendly brass band who meet in Hanham Tabenacle every Friday evening 7.30-9.00pm We play for enjoyment and not contesting Used to play? Want to learn? Contact: Denise 07944 887979or Reg 0117 9652229
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n Senior Football: Longwell Green Sports, Longwell Green Community Centre, 3pm, every week. For further information visit www.longwellgreensports.co.uk n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 4pm-11pm, every week. n The Pavilion Club Live Music & Bingo, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-11.30pm.n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 7.30PM-11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 0117 967 4439.
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n Mustard Tree Community Church, Longwell Green Community Centre, Calafornia Suite, 10.30am, every week. Ffi visit www.themustardtree.com n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am12.30pm, every week. For further information contact Rosa, on 0117 932 3737. n Junior Girls’ Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 1pm, every week. www. longwellgreensportsjfc.co.uk n Senior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2.30pm, www. longwellgreencommunitycentre. org.uk/football/ n Bingo Night & Members’ Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, 8pm-10pm, . Doors open at 8pm and bingo starts at 9pm. Bar open. n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 12pm-2pm, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 0117 967 4439. n Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, 11am. For details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210.
Kingswood History Society THE June topic was ‘Bristol in the Fifties’ given by Mike Hooper who presented a revealing reminder of our city’s streets and buildings as it recovered from the ravages of WW2 and the slum clearances. In a thoroughly illustrated presentation we recalled the loss of communities and the relocation of families to new housing and the clearances needed for the Broadmead shopping centre. On July 4 Terry Stevens will tell us about ‘Tyntesfield’ and on August 1 Mike Horler will present ‘My Life With Shire Horses’ . 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). Anyone interested in joining us should visit our website www. kingswoodhistorysociety.org or just come along. Cost is £2.50 per visit including tea/coffee and biscuits. Annual subscription is £20. Paul Hanmore, secretary
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Charity rabbits on about bunny car!
MEET Chewy. With his long whiskers, pink shiny nose and grey fur, he certainly looks like a rabbit, albeit an extremely large one. But in fact Chewy is a fully working car. He certainly is one of the more unusual adoptions for rabbit and guinea pig charity The Littlest Rescue and will act as a mascot, appearing at events, fairs and fetes. Chewy, a Ford Ka, was purchased by the Staple Hillbased charity from eBay but needed lots of work to pass his MOT and become roadworthy. Littlest Rescue founder Bev Taylor said it was love it first sight, but it was a complete fluke the charity ended up with the four-wheeled friend. "It was on eBay for sale and we thought 'We've got to get
that!' We bid on it after watching it daily but someone outbid us at the very last second. Luckily the person with the winning bid pulled out and we got to get the bunny car." The car was in Surrey and had no MOT but the charity managed to organise for someone to pick him up on a low loader trailer. Bev said: "It failed its MOT terribly to the point someone told us we'd have to scrap it but we thought it meant too much to us to do that. We found a mechanic who was able to repair it and get it through the MOT. "We named him Chewy after one of my own rabbits that passed away. He's got teeth, eyes, whiskers, tail and massive ears. He's definitely going to be quite a celebrity and has already got his own Facebook page."
Littlest Rescue founder Bev Taylor with Chewy the bunny car Chewy has to be garaged at night and in poor weather because his body-work is coated with imitation fur. Bev said: "He will be used as an educational resource at shows and events to show how special these animals are," said Bev. "I've only driven Chewy to
one show so far but the attention that he brings is unbelievable. People have been waving and flashing us as we drive along. " If you'd like to book Chewy for your event, please contact Littlest Rescue events coordinator Sue O'Reilly on 07855 751692.
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n GARDENING AS gardeners amongst us will know, the weather plays an important part of our early growing season and whilst we’ve had an exceptionally dry and fairly mild early spring, June started with low temperatures and rain, however middle of the month saw the thermometer repeatedly rise to over 20c and that has really helped our fruit gardens. Firstly, soft fruits such as strawberries are in abundance and gooseberries, whilst not quite ready for picking, will be plentiful by early July. Many of these fruits will be frozen for jam making later, however they are too irresistible and quite a few are guaranteed to be eaten before they even leave the plot! And if they are not consumed then, almost certainly they’ll be quickly swallowed up by our grandchildren, kids just love them. But as summer soft fruits fade away for another year, plums, pears and apples are showing excellent signs of development for harvest by September. Tomatoes, whether in a greenhouse or in a sheltered place on the patio, perhaps will be getting into top gear by mid-July with the first pickings soon if you have not already been able to do so. But by now, most of the nutrients in the compost that
hanham&longwellgreenvoice your plants started growing in will be exhausted and they’ll need a regular liquid feed. Branded tomato feeds are excellent for this and an application of “little and often” is much better than once a fortnight. This is especially true when plants reach their reproductive stage – flowering and fruiting. Alternatively, a well diluted liquid comfrey feed outperforms manure, compost and many proprietary liquid feeds for concentration of nutrients. Likewise, the liquid saved from our wormery is generally rich in nitrogen and potassium and will be much cheaper than anything you can buy! Tomato feeding done, if you are growing cordon or vine varieties regularly check and pinch out any side shoots that frequently appear, this helps channel the plant’s energy into producing fruit rather than foliage. Bush tomatoes do not need pinching out and can be left to develop. Plot holders at Hillside Allotments want to say a very big thank you to all the traders in Hanham High Street who supported their charity plant sale for St. Peter’s Hospice recently. The sale extended to two sites along the High Street and the huge number of customers who
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came along were able to choose from a wide variety of mainly home grown flower and vegetable plants which resulted in a fantastic overall donation to the hospice of £601.20. Thank you everyone! As summer progresses, competitive gardeners will be keen to exhibit their produce and two local shows that are well worth visiting will be Warmley Flower Show on August 5 at Warmley Community Centre, Deanery Road, BS15 9JB and at our allotment headquarters in Nicholas Lane, St George, BS5 8TY on August 13. If you would like to know more about either event or where you can pick up copies of show schedules for those who would like to enter in the wide range of classes, please get in touch with us, our contact details are below. We at the allotments hope you have an enjoyable summer and if you are off on holiday please remember to ask a neighbour to keep an eye on watering your plants, particularly baskets, pots and containers as these can dry out so very quickly. And incidentally, on the subject of watering, investing in an automatic system is without doubt money well spent. Not only does this save you time every day, but it will ensure your plants get watered regularly if you are away or simply forget! Timers for these systems can be set to deliver water in a combination of frequencies and
quantities and with the addition of drip-feeders you can tailor the amount of water that individual plants need. We have found that proprietary brands of timers require mains water pressure to operate them and unfortunately on allotments we cannot do this, but for those who harvest rain water from sheds and greenhouses you will have a ready-made natural supply to hand. We have sourced an extremely efficient timer and tried it for several years now. This wonderful, neat little device is battery powered and works on low pressure. With some simple adaptation of fittings it can be fitted directly to a water butt tap and for anyone who cannot get to their plot everyday this is a real bonus. Want to know more about this particular timer? Please get in touch with us from our contact details below. Email: beaanews@gmail.com or call 0117 932 5852. www.bristoleastallotments. com.
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UNLIKE us, cats and dogs only have sweat glands in their paws and around their nose which makes it difficult for them to regulate their temperature – this can lead to overheating and heat stroke on hot days. Make sure they have cool shaded areas to relax in and plenty of fresh cool water available. Keep your house cool and never leave them in a hot car. It can take as little as 15 minutes for a dog to die in a hot car. Always have water with you when you take them out, and try to walk dogs when it’s cooler – either early in the morning or later on in the day when it’s cooler. Bear in mind that pavements can become extremely hot and burn their paws. Heat stroke in cats and dogs All cats and dogs can suffer from heat stroke, however, it's much more common in dogs, particularly those that are overweight or flatfaced breeds (French Bulldog, Pug,
English Bulldog etc). There are a number of possible reasons why we are less likely to see cats with heat stroke: they are generally smaller and more agile than dogs and find it easier to search out cool places to sleep, they don't go for walks with humans, they don't chase balls and they don't tend to get left in cars. Signs of heat stroke • F ast and heavy panting • Excessive drooling • Increased pulse and heartbeat • Vomiting • Dark-coloured (red or purple) gums or tongue • Excessive thirst • Very high body temperature • Weakness, unsteady or collapse • Seizures or unconsciousness How to cool your pet down If you suspect that your pet is suffering from heat stroke, move them to a shaded area and call your
vet urgently. NEVER immerse your pet in very cold water as this can lead to shock. The best way to cool your pet is by temporarily placing cool wet towels across their body and/ or positioning them next to a fan. Allow your pet small amounts of water to drink and continue to cool them until their breathing starts to settle. Wet towels should not be left on for more than ten to fifteen minutes, otherwise they can start to heat them up rather than cool them down. Take them to the vet immediately for further treatment. Please do not, under any circumstances leave your pet unattended in a car during a hot day. For more information about heat stroke, please call your surgery.
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I WANTED to thank readers for their support in last month's General Election. I was delighted to be re-elected as your Member of Parliament. As I said in my acceptance speech on the night, there can be no greater honour than to represent the area you were born and grew up in. As my home area, I've always wanted to stand up for my local communitythere is in my mind no greater privilege as a MP. Whether you voted for me or not, what is important is that as your MP I am here for each and every single resident. What matters to me is that as I am a servant of my community, and will try my best to represent every single person, and to make our home and community an even better place to live, work and raise a family. This election came out of the blue, leaving all parties not as much time to campaign as we would have hoped: we managed with a small team to deliver over 100,000 leaflets and letters, and speak to hundreds of residents, however this was not as much as I would have liked - there are over 35,000 households and 67,000
residents in my constituency. I would have liked to have spoken to as many people as possible, but this was not easy given a snap election. I will be out speaking to people regardless of elections, but if you do wish to speak to me please contact my office on 0117 9081524 or email me at chris@ chrisskidmore.com I was humbled that more people voted for me - 26,500 - than before, when 23,300 people were kind enough to lend me their vote. Since I stood to become Kingswood's MP in 2008, I am delighted that the Conservative share of the vote has risen from 33% of all voters to 55% at this election - which was up from 48% two years ago. Local people have put their trust in me again and I want to ensure that I deliver for them. Clearly there were issues raised on the door and in the local media such as school funding, that I had been campaigning on, and will continue to do so. We need strong public services, but we can also only achieve this if we have a strong economy, keeping people in work whose taxes pay
for our hospitals, schools and roads. There is no such thing as free government money - only taxpayers money, which must be spent as wisely as possible if we are to avoid getting further into debt and risking our economy sliding into recession, leading to job losses. Just this week, I held my 16th Kingswood MP Jobs Fair - I'm determined to get straight back to work and helping local residents find work. I will also be working hard to ensure that Kingswood's voice and its priorities are heard at Westminster. The need for a M4 Link to the ringroad, the future of the Frenchay hospital site and investment in our healthcare and education are all key issues I want to address. I will be writing to all households to thank them, setting out how I can help as your MP - I will be continuing to hold regular surgeries - as I believe that campaigning should continue all year round, not just at election time. But for now, I am so grateful that you have given me this opportunity to serve you again.
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n NEWS EIGHT-month-old Faith was sitting in her high-chair tucking into porridge when her head dropped and fell into her feeding bowl. Mum Jenny Rawling wasn't alarmed, in fact she thought it was cute. But when this happened on several occasions, she grew concerned. On the advice of her father, a retired medic, Jenny and husband Tim took their daughter to Bristol Children's Hospital. Doctors tested the tot for infantile spasms, a form of epilepsy so rare that only 400 children a year in the UK are diagnosed with it. Faith received treatment straight away, however other parents have not been so lucky - the condition is so rare it is frequently misdiagnosed, with sometimes "catastrophic" consequences. The Rawlings, who live in Downend, embarked upon a steep learning curve about the condition and didn't like what they discovered, namely that an incorrect diagnosis can lead to a child losing all the skills they have learnt, including the ability to swallow. Now Jenny has set up a charity - UK Infantile Spasms Trust - to raise awareness among parents and medical professionals. Jenny, 42, a vet, said: "It started really subtlely and we didn't realise when Faith showed the first few signs. "She was sitting in her high-chair and would suddenly bend forward and get a facefull of porridge or whatever she happened to be eating. We laughed to start with. I feel awful now but we didn't realise
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Mum sets up trust after tot suffers rare form of epilepsy anything was wrong. "Faith then started to have clusters of spasms so her arms would come forward and her head would drop down. It looked like the startle reflex that newborns have, which is one of the things it can be misdiagnosed as. As soon as it started to cluster we realised something was wrong. We filmed it and sent it to my dad who is a retired paediatrician. He said we should go straight to A&E as he recognised how potentially serious it was. If my dad hadn't have told us to do that, we would have probably have gone to the GP." Staff at Bristol Children's Hospital gave Faith an EEG, putting electrodes on her head to measure her brainwaves. "We were really lucky because a lot of research into infantile spasms has been carried out at Bristol's Children's Hospital and they were able to diagnose her. However, we later found out that a lot of children have been misdiagnosed by their GP or health visitor, or even by a hospital. Jenny, who also has two sons, Daniel, 10, and Matthew, seven, said Faith was diagnosed the same day as she was admitted. "Within 12 hours of taking her into A&E, Faith started her treatment and was on very high dose steroids for 10 weeks. She was lucky because that worked for her and she didn't need to go on any maintenance medication. This can vary with the child though and some children need treatment for the rest of their lives." The most common age for infantile spasms to start is between four and eight months, but it can occur as early as four weeks and as late as two years. "If children aren't diagnosed within a month of it starting, the outcomes are much poorer longterm," said Jenny. "A lot of children are misdiagnosed for a long time because it looks quite like reflux and Sandifer Syndrome, a severe form of reflux. If it isn't diagnosed and treated
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Jenny pictured with Faith and sons Matthew, seven, and Daniel, 10 really quickly, it's completely catastrophic for the child's development and children can lose all their skills they have developed. "Part of the condition means they have hypsarrhythmia which is where the brain becomes completely chaotic and without treatment, they can regress right back to newborn, losing their ability to swallow, to sit and to roll." Faith is now three and a typical healthy toddler, although Jenny is reluctant to say her daughter is "cured". "I'd have to touch a lot of wood if I said that - about 60 per cent of children have other seizures later in life. She's now three and has been seizure-free for two years, which is brilliant but I wouldn't say she's cured." Jenny was surprised to find there was no UK support group for families. "We eventually found an international group on Facebook, which is mostly based in
America," she said. "I met a few British people on that group, including a lady who lives in Winterbourne. Eight of us have got together and started a UK charity called UK Infantile Spasms Trust. We just wanted there to be something here in the UK because it's such a devastating diagnosis and people just feel so alone." The first thing the group did was to put together a film made up of videos of members' children. It's already been viewed on YouTube more than 33,000 times. "We know of several children who have been diagnosed more swiftly as a direct result of our efforts so far," said Jenny. Future plans include working with the medical community to raise awareness of the condition. You can find out more about the charity at https:// ukinfantilespasmstrust.org/ and can visit their public Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/UKInfantileSpasmsTrust/
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Robin, 87, helps carers could you do the same? consider joining us; we would love to have you and training is given." Carers Support Centre, based at the Vassall Centre in Fishponds, provies support services for carers of all ages. This includes a confidential telephone support line, one-toone support and carers’ groups, activities for carers to take some time out, short breaks and training. It has a range of volunteering roles on offer. For further information, please contact Pauline Edwards-Samuels, volunteer coordinator 0117 958 9988 or email volunteering@ carerssupportcentre.org.uk If you are a carer and want to find out about the support you can access, you can call CarersLine on 0117 965 2200 or visit carerssupportcentre.org.uk.
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Joy for syndicate as Bounty takes second place A race horse funded by a charity syndicate set up by cancer survivor Jenny Godwin has taken second place at Chepstow in his first outing. Bounty Pursuit, ridden by Jenny’s son Mitch on June 16, narrowly missed out on first place in his first run for the Racing for a Cause group and now hopes are high the duo will go one better on July 13 at Newbury. Jenny, from Bitton, cofounded the syndicate with Sharon Blake a couple of months ago to raise funds for St Peter’s Hospice and Dorothy House following her own battle with breast cancer.
She said Bounty Pursuit had looked “incredible” in action at Chepstow, adding: “We already have enough members to cover our costs so every member that joins from now is going to make a real difference to the charities.” Bounty Pursuit is trained by Sharon’s husband Michael in Staverton, with each member of the syndicate contributing £50 per month. Once costs are covered, the rest of the money is shared between the two charities. Any prize money is split between the members with a number pledging their share to the charities, too. Following the race, Mitch, who has been riding for the
Members of the syndicate celebrate Bounty Pursuit’s second place at Chepstow
Blakes since he was 13, said: “Bounty Pursuit had a lot to live up to at Chepstow, the first start for Michael and the syndicate on turf! I thought he was very relaxed and looked a million dollars, so just from that I knew he would run a decent race.” Michael added it had been a brilliant start and with another 100 yards he believed Bounty
Pursuit could have won. He said: “On a first run you never quite know what to expect so to show such promise is very encouraging.” To find out more about the Racing for a Cause syndicate, contact Jenny on 07970 741817 or visit www.facebook.com/ Racingforacause12/
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at Special day for bowling club Tennis Hanham FRYS Bowling Club celebrates its 100th anniversary this month. It is holding an open day on Saturday July 8 when the green will be open from 2.30-5pm for people to come and give the sport a try. All equipment and tuition will be provided, but please wear flat-soled shoes. Tuesday July 11 will see the club host the Somerset Bowls Association executive for a game to mark the centenary (2pm). “It promises to be a memorable occasion for the club,” said secretary Christopher Day. Spectators are very welcome to come and watch the game and celebrate Frys Bowling Club's 100th anniversary.”. More information about Frys Bowling Club is available on the club website, www. frysbowlsclub.webs.com. If you are interested in joining, contact Mr Day on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@ gmail.com. Thursday 15th June:
On June 15, Frys welcomed Long Ashton to Somerdale in the eighth game of the league season. The home side took the early lead. Frys continued to lead with rink 3 pulling away. Rinks 1 and 2 remained close. As the game reached its closing stages, Long Ashton pulled themselves back into the game. Rink 2 was in Long Ashton's favour, but Frys turned in it back and with Long Ashton taking 1 on the final end, the rink ended in a draw. Long Ashton pulled back on rink 3 but Frys still won the rink, closing the game right up. With rink 3 yet to finish, Long Ashton were 4 down on the match. Despite a good effort from the visitors, they could only pick up 3 shots which saw them win the rink, but Frys took the overall win 52-51 with 7 points from the night. Scores: Rink 1: 19-21; Rink 2: 14-14; Rink 3: 19-16; Frys 52-51 Long Ashton (7-3). Friday 9th June:
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THOSE of you who have caught the tennis bug during this year's Wimbledon can learn to play the game in Hanham. LTA qualified coach Neil Britton holds sessions for both adults and youngsters at Hanham Tennis Club in Abbots Road. He runs junior coaching on Saturday mornings from 9amnoon and weekday after school sessions from 4-6pm on Monday to Thursday. The 'play and pay' sessions cost £3.50 per hour or £6 for a two-hour session. Neil also holds adult coaching sessions for beginners from 7-8pm on Wednesdays and from 6.30-7.30pm for those at club play standard. Rackets are available if you don't have your own. For more information contact Neil Britton on 0788 2821018 or email NeilBrittonTennis@gmail. com
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Double strength for Longwell Green Sports TOOLSTATION Western Premier League club Longwell Green Sports have announced their new joint management team for the new season will be Martyn Grimshaw and Nigel Tripp together with a strong backroom setup. Both are experienced former players who have played at a high level in the Southern League and above. Both have also been involved in football management and are well respected in local football. New club community liaison
officer Fraser Andrews said the club management committee were very pleased that they have two "proper" football people in charge, especially at a time where there are so many developments happening at the Shellards Road club. The club have three under 18s sides in place for the next season including a new Somerset flood lit under 18s side playing under lights. They have also moved quickly to bring in Julian Harmer who works with Southampton FC as a
ABOUT 250 teams took part in the Mangotsfield United Juniors FC annual Festival of Football. The weekend kicked off on Friday evening with a parents' "friendly" competition including two mothers' teams. The main event involved teams from
youth coach and he will join the team as a first team coach. Following Tripp from his Wiltshire base will be Mike Jefferies who will complete the management quartet. Longwell Green's vice chairman Brad Vickerman said: "We were all pleased to have this experienced pair at the club. Martyn has always had his heart at Longwell and will have links with players from the Bristol area and Nigel will give us a great connection with the players in the Bath and Wiltshire area.
South Gloucestershire and surrounding counties who competed in both Cup and Plate competitions from Under 7s to Under 15s on the Pomphrey Hill playing field in Mangotsfield. Among the winners were AEK Boco, from Mangotsfield, and Frenchay Lions.
"The club has got many exiting projects happening off the pitch with the new 3G training pitch that’s being organised and funded by our junior section and with good connections with the local community centre in place. The club has been attracting a lot of interest in sponsorship. "There is a great buzz around the club already and the Grimshaw and Tripp combination will see us move forward, I am confident of that."
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