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Scarecrows cast Disney magic Disney-themed scarecrows popped up in Hanham High Street shop windows in a successful fundraising trail for Christchurch Primary. PAGES 2 & 3
Campaign over school funding Girls from the 28th Kingswood Guides formed a human fruit machine as part of the entertainment at this year's Hanham Common Fayre. See Pages 18 and 19 for more photos of the day
Off to the polls again
PEOPLE in Hanham and Longwell Green are set to cast their votes in the third major national poll in two years. The ballot on June 8 follows the general election in 2015 and the EU referendum a year later. Residents in the Kingswood constituency will be choosing an MP to represent them. Chris Skidmore, the Conservative who has held the seat since 2010, is standing again. His oppenents are Labour's Mhairi
Hundreds of leaflets have been distributed in Hanham about the likely impact of school funding cuts. Campaigners also took part in a huge protest in Bristol. PAGE 5
Taste of Peru earns Ali a prize
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Disney delights as Hanham enjoys fun of scarecrow trail Rowan, five, and Aiya, seven, spot Aladdin, left, as they pursue the Disney-themed Hanham scarecrow trail
Who's this fishy character, right, hiding in a florist shop?
Amelie, Lily, both aged 11, and 10-year-old Oliver are pretty confident this scarecrow, left, is Chicken Little
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THE magic of Disney was in the air when scores of families headed for Hanham to take part in the annual scarecrow hunt. The event saw the High Street full of mums, dads and children busy with pens and paper trying the guess the Disney characters displayed in shop windows. Organisede by Friends of Christchurch School, it raised about £1,000, which will be spent on improving the school's play area. Families purchased entry forms from members of the Friends who were based at Hanham Community Centre and then had to walk up and down the High Street to find the different characters and guess who they were. Various prizes were given out
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Bella, 11, Tilly, eight, and 11-year-old Josh with Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, above Lily Swift, 11, left, is pictured beside Cinderella including the best scarecrow as voted for by hunters, which was won by Hanham Abbots Junior School for its pupils' spectacular Beauty and the Beast creation. Friends co-chair Lucy Champion came up with the idea of bring a hunt to Hanham
after visiting scarecrow trails in Pucklechurch and Lacock. She said: "We raised about £1,000, which is amazing! Last year we collected £900 which shows the event has grown again this year. We had fantastic feedback, which is really nice.
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n NEWS HUNDREDS of South Gloucestershire parents, including many from the Hanham area, have been taking action in protest against cuts to education funding. The Fair Funding For All Schools campaign began in the spring as it became clear that a proposed new national funding formula, designed to reduce inequality in the way education budgets were allocated, was not going to benefit 98 per cent of schools, including those most in need. As reported in last month’s Voice, more than 300 people attended the first South Glos meeting in Hambrook on April 6, the day after campaigners had urged councillors to back their concerns. Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election brought the matter into sharper focus, with supporters being encouraged to question candidates about their views on school funding. South Gloucestershire receives some of the lowest per-pupil funding in the country
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Parents rise up to battle school funding cuts so head teachers, school staff, parents and students are angry that they will face more realterms cuts in the coming years. Some schools in Bristol, South Glos and around the country are warning parents that the pressure on their budgets including increased pension and National Insurance contributions and rising bills - will mean some tough decisions. Governors at Summerhill Infant School have written to parents to explain they will have to reduce the number of learning support assistants from September because of the budget reduction. Staple Hill Primary governors have written to families saying the school faces a £100,000 cut in the 2018-19 financial year - equivalent to a monthly contribution of £33 per child. “The school needs to take
drastic action,” they say. “We will be looking at options such as: * reducing staffing levels * changes to school hours * increasing class sizes * reducing provision such as breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and school trips." Eric Mutch, a parent governor at the school, told Voice: "These cuts will affect every parent, regardless of their political persuasion." Some secondary schools are facing reductions of hundreds of thousands of pounds, which will inevitably mean jobs being axed and curriculum options restricted. A website, schoolcuts.org, gives details of the scale of the problem facing education leaders. Parents in Hanham have been strongly involved in the
campaign for more money for schools, delivering hundreds of leaflets to homes in the area and attending the big Fair Funding for All Schools march in Bristol on May 20, which saw an estimated turnout of 6,000 parents, grandparents, children and teachers. The lobbying is expected to continue after the election on June 8, with events planned this month and next. Councillors of all parties on South Gloucestershire Council, at its annual meeting on May 17, welcomed the actions of the Fair Funding for all Schools campaigners. They unanimously passed a motion praising and endorsing the group's aims and vowing to write to the Government immediately after the election calling for increased funding for all schools.
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Junior football club aims for victory over arsonists LEADERS of a junior football club have vowed to make sure the club rises from the ashes following a devastating fire at their headquarters. Arsonists are thought to have started the blaze at the clubhouse on the club’s ground in Blackhorse Lane, Emersons Green, which destroyed the boiler room and damaged electrics, water supply and pipework in the building. Emersons Green Junior Football Club chairman Paul Thomas said it appeared the culprits had planned the attack, disabling the CCTV cameras outside the building and breaking a window. Mr Thomas said: “The boiler room inside the Emersons Green JFC club house was broken into and set on fire. This building is attached to the side of the club
house, but luckily the fire was put out by the fire brigade before it could spread further. “In the last few months, there have been constant problems around the playing fields, with fires being set on the pitches and vandalism and graffiti around the grounds. Our large sign at the entrance of the ground welcoming people to the club was also smashed down.” Police have told Mr Thomas they do not have enough evidence to press charges over the fire but have asked people to report any suspicious or antisocial behaviour by calling 101. Parents and coaches rallied round to clean up after the fire on April 30 and local businesses helped with repairing the lights and restoring the CCTV. Major repairs are needed, which will mainly be funded
by insurance, but the latest incident has encouraged the club to consider a more extensive refurbishment of the old clubhouse, which was inherited from Cadbury Heath FC. Mr Thomas said: “The club is looking at raising money to firstly update and decorate the existing facilities, that haven't been changed for a long time, and possibly extend the clubhouse. This would create a hall space so we can do more for the community by creating a possible youth club, where we can help get children off the streets into a safe environment.” James Cullen, a parent and coach, has set up a crowdfunding page with the aim of raising £10,000. Meanwhile, the leaders are determined that the 200 or so children aged four to 15 who belong to the club will not
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I’m a Celebrity star to visit South Glos Show Sat 5th & Sun 6th August - Gates open 10:30am
A COMEDIAN who came close to winning the ITV show I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here last year is to be special guest at the South Gloucestershire Show. Joel Dommett will be at the Henfield showground during the weekend of August 5 and 6. The performer is currently on a UK tour, but is taking time out of his schedule to come to the show. Joel isn’t the only attraction at the show, which last year saw 27,000 visitors come through the gates. There will be stunts from a top motorbike trials rider, the Rockwood dog display team as well as a special country arena. Organisers are also raising money for the charity Meningitis Now with a ‘Ham National’ pig race.
Annual art exhibition HANHAM Art Club is holding its 47th annual art exhibition and sale of original artwork this month. It takes place from June 12-17 at Hanham Community Centre, 9am-5pm and 7-10pm daily. Entry is free and there is a free raffle giving visitors a chance to win an original artwork painted by a local artist. Visitors will also be asked to vote for their favourite artwork in this year’s show. The exhibition has 121 entries this year and prices start from £10. A 10 per cent deposit is required to secure an artwork with the rest payable on collection at the end of exhibition. Hanham Art Club was set up in 1970. It meets each Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm in the Avon Room at Hanham Community Centre. Club members paint in all media, and at all levels, from beginners onwards. Occasionally, tutoring sessions and demonstrations by various artists in different media are held. New members are welcome. The first session is free. www.hanhamartclub.co.uk has more information and contact details.
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Hanham's Ali showcases winning taste of Peru A YOUNG chef who works at Hanham's newest eaterie has taken a runner up slot in a national Peruvian cooking competition. Ali Mustafaj, who hones his skills at the Italian Kitchen in the High Street, has been awarded third place in the Young Chef of the Year Peru competition. The prizes means Ali will undergo training with award winning Peruvian chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Martin Morales, founder of Andina and Ceviche restaurants in London. The 17-year-old, who lives in Kingswood, impressed judges with his menu of: • Red mullet ceviche, avocado, mango, pomegranate essence • Chicken ballotine, avocado puree, quinoa, pickled mustard seeds & purple potato crisps • Chocolate chilli pot, gooseberry compote & passion
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Phyllis on fire duty in London with Red Watch during the Second World War
DESPITE serving as a civilian telephone operator and firewatcher during the Second World War, Phyllis Green thought she would never be awarded the Civil Defence Medal she so richly deserved. Her service records were lost when the fire station she served at was bombed and this meant Phyllis was unable to claim her medal following the war. But thanks to some painstaking detective work by her family, Phyllis was finally presented with her medal during celebrations to mark her 95th birthday. It came as a complete surprise to Phyllis, with her family saying she was "overwhelmed" with emotion. Phyllis, who lives in Woodlands Court, Downend, was born and bred in South London and had qualified for the award by serving as a civilian telephone operator and fire-watcher with
the Auxiliary Fire Service in Battersea from 1941 to 1944, including during the London Blitz. Her son Chris Green said it was a case of providing evidence to prove Phyllis had indeed served, which was tricky as her records were lost. Chris, who looks after Bromley Heath Scout and Guide HQ, said: "I had to do a bit of detective work! First of all I went to the War Office but they only deal with war medals so they pointed me to the Cabinet Office. I went to them and discovered my brother Cliff had already tried to claim her medal some years ago but was unable to provide sufficient information so he didn't get anywhere. "I think I was very lucky because the guy who was in charge of civil medals at the Cabinet Office was so helpful and encouraging. I kept saying I didn't have anything else to show
him but he said 'Come on, let's not give up!'" The civil servant asked Chris if he could provide any photographs of his mother during her years of service and Chris then came up trumps. "I went off and in mum's collection of old stuff I found some old photos and there was mum in her uniform!" But there were still gaps to fill so Chris quietly recruited his son Robert to casually ask his grandmother questions about her time in the war. Her answers were mentally recorded and the official forms completed. Chris said: "The man in the Cabinet Office then told me the information we had provided was sufficient and Phyllis was justified in having the medal. He sent it to me with a very nice letter congratulating her and wishing her a very happy 95th birthday."
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Phyllis with her medal Phyllis was still in the dark until her recent birthday bash where her great-granddaughter Eloise presented the medal to her, surrounded by 23 other family members, including her three sons Chris, Cliff, and Colin, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. There
was even a special visit from her niece all the way from Australia. "She was absolutely delighted and overwhelmed," said Chris. "After the war lots of things were lost or had been disposed of and she thought she'd missed the opportunity. We just pieced everything together from stories she told us but what clinched it were the photographs we found. I wouldn't have got the medal though without the Cabinet Office being so helpful." Phyllis married Maurice on April 26, 1941, her 19th birthday. Maurice served in the British Expeditionary Force, taking a week's leave to marry his sweetheart. Phyllis moved from South London to Wimborne in Dorset in the early 1980s. She moved to Downend after her husband died nine years ago so she could be closer to son Chris, who moved to the area when his company relocated to the South West in the 1970s.
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Women's talents? Say it with flowers FAMOUS ladies throughout history have been depicted in floral displays at a church in Hanham. Members of Hanham Methodist Church's flower committee spent many painstaking hours creating the 'Ladies' Day' displays, which were shown to members of the public during the church's annual flower festival from May 13-14. Among the women shown were Princess Diana, Florence Nightingale, Shirley Bassey, Ellen MacArthur and Amy Johnson. There were also references to women from the bible, with Mary and Martha, Ruth and Miriam all featuring in floral displays. Windows all around the church were adorned with mini displays and artefacts showing such women as Malala Yousafzai, Hannah More, Mary Berry and Vera Lynn and were created by the church's flower workshop. Angela Sagar, flower committee secretary, said: "It was very successful. After a quiet start, it got busier and busier then on the Sunday we had more visitors than we've ever had before. "The most popular display was probably the ballerina Darcey Bussell because it was very different but simple at the same time."
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n GENERAL ELECTION IT'S nearly here - we're going to the polls again on Thursday June 8 to elect a new national Government. Hanham and Longwell Green is in the Kingswood constituency, which has been held since 2010 by the Conservative Chris Skidmore. He is standing for re-election again. Up against him are Mhairi Threlfall, a Labour Bristol city councillor for Eastville, Lib Dem activist Karen Wilkinson and the Green Party's Matt Furey-King. The seat was considered an important marginal in the 2015 campaign, leading to a host of high-profile visitors, but the 2017 election has been much more low-key.
Opinion polls suggest a Tory win, so the main parties are focusing their attention on the neighbouring seat of Bristol East, where Labour's Kerry McCarthy, who has represented the area for 12 years, could be under threat. However, her Conservative challenger Theo Clarke has hit some difficulties with her campaign after claiming she lived 'near Stockwood' when her home is a cottage in West Harptree on the estate of her uncle, Jacob Rees-Mogg. The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also attracted negative publicity when he visited St George with Miss Clarke and upset worshippers in a Sikh temple by speaking in favour of more
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whisky exports to India after Brexit. Many Sikhs do not drink alcohol and Mr Johnson was accused of being disrespectful. The Foreign Secretary also dropped in on Mr Skidmore, meeting activists in the Kingswood Community Association hall before heading out to knock on doors in Soundwell Road. He then went to a cafe in Yate in support of Luke Hall, the MP for Thornbury and Yate for the last two years. The Liberal Democrats, who held the seat for 18 years until 2015, hope their candidate Claire Young, a South Gloucestershire councillor, can win it back. Kingswood candidates were invited to contribute the details on page 15.
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n GENERAL ELECTION Kingswood
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Mhairi Threlfall I AM standing in this election because I want to make a difference to the lives of all residents across the constituency of Kingswood. I have served as a local councillor for 4 years and I see daily, first hand, the impact of the Tory MP’s cuts on our local services. This can’t continue, it is unsustainable, and is impacting on our economy. I will listen and respond to your needs, working for you, and pledge to protect vital services such as: Education and skills - funding our schools, ensuring that children with special educational needs and disabilities and their parents are properly supported, and improving access to local jobs. NHS - protecting local services, reducing waiting lists and improving access for minor injuries, and empowering front line staff. Local Services - ensuring the local council is adequately funded to safeguard services such as social care, and community facilities and libraries. Fighting cuts to our local police force and fire authority. I will oppose any repeal of the fox hunting ban, and work to protect our green spaces. Labour has a strong, costed manifesto which can be found at www.labour.org.uk but if you want to know more please email me at mthrel@gmail.com
Chris Skidmore THE Kingswood constituency is my home; where I was born and grew up, and where I live with my wife Lydia and our children Clemmie and Henry. It has been an honour to represent my community for seven years. I would love the opportunity to serve local people and the area I know again. I’ve helped thousands of constituents since 2010, and I’ve also been able to successfully campaign for residents to help change the law on issues such as penalties for dangerous driving, working with the families of Ross and Clare Simons. I campaigned for and secured the funding for three new schools in my constituency, in Lyde Green, Kingswood and Warmley, as well as funding for hundreds of new school places, and I’ve led the campaign for a M4 Link to the Avon Ring Road, securing a £500,000 study. I’ve held 15 MP Jobs Fairs in six years, and I’m delighted unemployment in Kingswood has halved since 2010. I will continue to fight for better investment in our local infrastructure; I will continue to protect and preserve the Kingswood Green Belt, making sure that brownfield land is brought forward for regeneration in my area, and I will continue to fight for the maximum possible investment in our public services - in our buses, schools and local hospitals. I respect the decision of the majority of local people in Kingswood who voted to leave the EU. Now we need to put democracy into action and get on with Brexit. I support Theresa May’s plans to secure the best possible deal from Brexit.
Kingswood
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Green
Liberal Democrat
Matt Furey-King TWO-party politics isn’t representative anymore. I’m standing in this election because there's not enough honest and plain speaking people in the House of Commons. We’re sick of career politicians being parachuted into safe seats and then just using the opportunity to line their own pockets. The Green Party is here to call them out on it. I'm not a career politician, I'm just a local engineer from Warmley. Most people in Westminster don't seem to understand what's going on in everyday people’s lives. I've experienced the real world and have seen the effects of bad policy first hand. I'm an ex-soldier: served in Iraq and Afghanistan - Parliament needs to hear the voice of the people who they have been putting in tragic, unwinnable wars. I’d fight to get climate change back on the agenda and re-secure citizens online privacy, as well as push for foreign policy that makes the UK a force for good and keeps us safe. I’m also passionate about reforming our electoral system so that it’s representative of what people vote for – less than half of us voted for the Conservatives in 2015, yet they have held 100% of the power. It’s time for change.
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Karen Wilkinson
KAREN'S highest priority as an MP would be to help constituents with nowhere else to turn. She would work with the many organisations within Kingswood to help bring additional resources to much-needed services. She would use a seat in Westminster to be vigilant to government misuse of power in any field and to promote and protect the interests of Kingswood residents and businesses, which range from sole traders to farmers to international leaders in technology. She would also further the many parent campaigns on education issues such as schools funding and Karen has been at the forefront of parents’ campaigns to reverse the term-time attendance regulations brought in by Michael Gove in 2013. She would like to use the platform to push for an overarching body to promote the voice of parents and pupils in education policy and to help parents and pupils who are struggling with the system. Karen has lived in the area for over 30 years. Her professional experience has been in financial services and the Legal Services Commission. She has also been a stay-at-home parent, during which time she set up a sustainable gift giving project and community energy project amongst other things.
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Something's brewing at Snuffy Jacks A HOTLY anticipated micro pub for east Bristol is just weeks away from opening. Snuffy Jacks Ale House will open its doors to the public on Saturday June 24 after planning permission was recently granted to convert the old Osborne Stationers in Fishponds into a small and intimate bar. Micro pubs are different to many standard pubs and aim to promote conversation by doing away with gaming and fruit machines, televisions, juke boxes and live music. There are now more than 175 micropubs across the UK with two already established in Bristol - one in Gloucester Road and one in Chandos Road. Snuffy Jacks will offer real ale straight from the barrel, traditional ciders, wines and a selection of gins, much of which will be sourced locally from Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wales. There will also be guest
ales from further afield and unfined beers to cater for the vegan community. The micro pub will also serve good quality bar snacks including traditional favourite, pickled eggs. Instead of music and TV screens, people will be encouraged to make conversation and play board games for entertainment. Snuffy Jacks is the brainchild of Fishponds residents John Fallon and David Sibley, who say they have been bowled over by the amount of support in Fishponds that their venture has attracted.
Man jailed after series of handbag snatches A MAN has been jailed after a series of handbag snatches in Kingswood last year. Mitchell Rogers, 27, of Britton Gardens, Speedwell, was jailed for 48 months after he admitted four counts of robbery. The offences happened on Thursday November 10 and Friday November 11 and involved women aged between 30 and 73. In each case a woman was walking along the road when Rogers walked or cycled up to them and grabbed their bag. Rogers was arrested on the afternoon of Friday November 11, when police also recovered a handbag dumped in Bright Street. The woman’s purse, cash and phone were missing. Police say people can deter thieves by: • Walking facing oncoming traffic • Trying to stay near a group of people or heading to a busy place such as a shop or garage • Trying to stay aware of your surroundings – avoid wearing headphones or chatting on your mobile • Trying not to keep all your valuables in your bag – it’s sensible to keep your keys, phone and wallet or purse in an inside pocket instead
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John, who has previously worked as an assistant manager with a brewery, said: "We've been flabbergasted by the support from local people. We weren't expecting a negative response but the support we received was unprecedented. "There's nothing like Snuffy Jacks in Fishponds. The concept
is to concentrate on real ales and ciders and there aren't many places that do that. “Over the last year, the growing sense of community spirit has really strengthened in Fishponds and Snuffy Jacks is happy to be a part of it. By turning an unloved premises into the micro pub we hope to contribute to the thriving heart of where we live.” Decor will give a relaxed and cosy feel with dark blue walls. Artwork from local artists and photographers will adorn walls, adding to the sense of community. If you are a local artist and would like to find out more about showcasing your work, email snuffyjacks@gmail.com Hours of opening will be from noon-2pm and 5-10pm Tuesday to Friday, noon-10pm on Saturdays and noon-4pm on Sundays. Picture: Anna Blightman
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n HANHAM COMMON FAYRE
Marcus Coombe, 16, and Zach Taylor, 15, are pictured with Hanham Youth Club assistant manager Andy Buchanan (centre) and their top raffle prize - a signed Bristol Rovers' shirt
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PEOPLE of all ages came in their hundreds to descend TRADITIONALLY the coldest month, February upon this year'sis the beginning of the excitement I always get Hanham Common when Fayre.I start to see signs of the end of winter, and the first tempting The event offered indication spring emerging from somethingoffor the ground.featuring Since mid January everyone, there havecar been signs of the a classic show, Autumn sown bulbs, and even the dance displays, giant buds of a Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ that inflatables, dog show, I’d almost forgotten stalls, Punch and about. From that goingcircus to take some root JudyI’m show, cuttings this weekand before skills workshop a it get’s into months that they need to be too if I leave much longer it fire large, engine. sown, this means that each week, will Numerous be too late. Winter is a good or simply when there’s space in the time to take root cuttings and get local organisations propagator, I just take the months the plants hadnew stalls to growing for Spring seeds and sow something new or a but we are spread thegetting news a little late by successional sowing of one of this now. By the end of the month we’ll of their good work years vegetables. The February and have the sun setting at around including Hanham March groups are by far the largest 6pm, that will really lift the spirits District Greenbelt and so it takes a bit of planning to of anyone who has a tendency for Conservation Society, assure that I have enough space at the Winter blues. I usually have a Friendsdisposition, of Avon but this season any one time. Successional sowing positive Woodlands, is one of the most important IValley have found even myself suffering Local butcher Frank Kenny was rushed off his the Y's Clubdamp and dark keys to getting a long season out from theMen's prolonged feet on fayre day of Hanham and of vegetables, but annuals and conditions. Friends ofaSouth perennial plants should really be It’s also busy month when Gloucestershire Strays. sown according to the calendar, it comes to starting to sow seeds Theyears eventvegetables, takes place every year in Maythey’re at Hanham Common unless growing under and for this annuals, is organised byperennials. Hanham Abbots Parish Council. managed conditions. I did say and some more To that I’d report back on the grow make sure that nothing gets left lights that I acquired from Britain’s out, and to manage sowing of so favourite (at least most popular) many different plants, I came up furniture store, and I’m glad to say with a simple but effective system. that they are proving extremely Using little pots or just using useful. One of the issues that I elastic bands, I group the seeds have is that unless I move new seedlings into the greenhouse, which can get very cold, and is prone to severe slug damage when it’s clement, I have only a room that is insufficiently lit. As it stands I have lettuce, Rudbeckias, Chilli, Antirrhinum and various other seedlings all growing nicely, until they are big enough for the big time, or simply get moved because of space. I make my own Chloe, six, Lily, seed compost from leaf mould 11, and Emily, from the allotment, perlite and a 11, with Ted little compost. The proportions
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n AROUND THE WIs HANHAM (AFTERNOON) WI Formal business of the day was discussed at our meeting in May and included our forthcoming visit during August to the WI Centre of Denman College, Oxfordshire. Denman offers a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills on day schools and short courses in the fields of cookery, craft and lifestyle. Members and non-members and even men are always welcome at the College to participate in these programmes. Our membership also passed resolutions for our delegate to take with her when attending the WI National Annual general Meeting in Liverpool later this year. Our invited speakers give monthly talks on a wide range of subjects from the History of Hanham to a Musical Afternoon, and our meeting this month was no exception as we were introduced to ‘Guilty Pleasures’. “What was to come?”, some members asked as our minds went into overdrive. Not quite as could be imagined, but accurate to the title as it turned out and so very fascinating as we spent the next hour or so hearing about famous Bristol companies which was made more interesting with the inclusion of photographs. Will’s tobacco, Fry’s chocolate and brewers Georges & Co were some of those discussed, all of which are of course now sadly distant memories. 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 0117-904 9994 for a chat. We meet the second Monday of every month at Hanham Community Centre from 1.30- 4pm. Sue Heath
LONGWELL GREEN WI At our recent meetings we have been regaled with poems, readings and monologues, taken away handmade bracelets and heard all about the extraordinary role of medical detection dogs. In April we were entertained by Carol Golding at our birthday party and last month we had fun at a beetle drive after discussing the proposed National Federation campaigns: a) Alleviating Loneliness and b) Plastic Soup: Keep Microplastic Fibres Out of Our Oceans. Prof Peter Milsom and Sue Lee will be telling us all about ‘Punch & Judy’ at our meeting on June 16. Visitors are welcome to join us from 7.30pm at Longwell Green Community Centre in Shellards Road, BS30 9DU. Elisabeth Walder
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Listen to your heart – it could be beating out a serious warning IN June it is National Heart Rhythm Awareness Week (5 - 11 June) and a consultant at Spire Bristol Hospital warns a heart beating faster than usual might be a sign of much more than just a flutter! Palpitations – the speeding up or changing of your heart beat – can be caused by a variety of things and the excitement of seeing a loved one can be one of them. But in some cases they can be associated with much more serious conditions. Dr Ashley Nisbet, a consultant cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Spire Bristol Hospital, explained: “You may feel your heart pounding or beating irregularly – often for just a few seconds or maybe minutes – or sometimes it seems like your heart missed a beat. “These symptoms may seem alarming but, the truth is, in most cases they are quite harmless. However, they can also be a sign of more serious problems involving heart valves or heart muscle function. “Some heart rhythm abnormalities, namely atrial fibrillation, can increase the risk of a stroke in some susceptible individuals so it is important to detect this to allow us to treat patients to reduce their risk.” Dr Nisbet has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of palpitations
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When we understand what is causing the symptoms, we can then explore the treatment options.” she said. “If you are worried about palpitations then the worst thing you can do is to keep it to yourself. Most palpitations are not due to a life threatening rhythm problem and some simple investigations can provide great reassurance. However, some arrhythmias do require more specialised treatment and, as with so many health problems, the sooner we detect the problem, the better your treatment outcomes will be,” she added. If you are looking for more information about abnormal heart rhythms, the causes, symptoms and treatments then you can book onto Spire Bristol Hospital’s patient information evening. On Thursday 29th June at 7.00pm Spire Bristol would like to invite you to listen to a discussion by Dr Nisbet, who will talk to an open group about this topic. She will even be providing free pulse checks for those interested. You can book a place on this event by calling Spire Bristol Hospital’s patient treatment advisers on 0117 980 4080 or email info@spirebristol.com
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Keep your home secure this summer AS we’re heading into summer, here's a quick reminder about keeping your home secure. An open window or door can let in more than a breeze. It only takes a burglar a moment to walk away with your phone, handbag or wallet while you’re in the garden or another room. Always secure windows and doors if you’re not in the same room, and lock up and set the alarm at night as well as when you go out.
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•H ide your keys and handbag or wallet safely out of sight •N ever leave keys in the back of the door or window •K eep photographs and a description of items with sentimental value One of the best things you can do to help keep our community safe is join or set up a Neighbourhood Watch. Research has shown that local Watch schemes can reduce crime by a quarter. This is because thieves will avoid areas where they know people will report suspicious incidents to us and look out for their neighbours. You can find out more on our website, www. avonandsomerset.police.uk Remember, if you see someone acting suspiciously around a neighbour’s property, call the
police straight away. If they’re obviously breaking in, ring 999. Otherwise, call the nonemergency number 101: our operators are on hand 24/7. I’d also like to let you know we’ve relaunched our Safe Places service, with a new 24/7 number to help people with communication difficulties stay safe when they are out and about. Once registered, an individual can call the Safe Places number if they find themselves in a crisis situation, such as if they are lost, feel scared or upset and don’t know what to do, or if they have been a victim of crime. Register at www. avonandsomerset.police.uk/ safeplaces or by fill in a form at a police enquiry office.
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Saturday June 17 n Hanham Ladies Choir Annual Charity Concert at Hanham United Reformed Church, Tabernacle Road, with guest artist, Robin Tyacke. Admission is £7, and all proceeds will go to emergency voluntary organisation ‘Blood Bikes’ in the south west. June 12-17 n Hanham Art Club's 47th annual art exhibition in the community centre, 9am-5pm and 7-10pm daily. Admission free
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
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07841195725. n Real Fitness, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 9.30am-11am every week, cost £6.80 per class. Contact: Sarah Buscemi on 0117 9327533 Diet and fitness classes. Aerobic exercise suitable for all levels and abilities. n Tuesday Coffee Morning, Hanham Community Centre Coffee Lounge, 10.30am-12.30. A social group - so come along for a coffee and a chat - all welcome! n Yoga, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 10.15am11.30am, cost £4.50. Contact: Vivien Tallis on 07801550842. Gentle stretches to improve flexibility, relaxation and well being - Drop in sessions. Suitable for beginners n Palette Art Club, Hanham Community Centre Avon Room, 2-4pm, cost £7.50 per month plus HCC Membership. n Craft Buddies, Hanham Community Centre, Wesley Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, every week. Cost £5 per week. Contact 07946231796. Do you have lots of craft items that you are not sure what to do with? Bring them along to our craft group, you will be able to share ideas, get hints and tips, and make the most amazing things. n Slimming World, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite.
Hanham Library What’s On Family History Sessions Do you need help tracing your ancestors? As part of the Festival of Learning, Hanham Library is offering one to one sessions with a volunteer. There are only a limited number of sessions, so booking is essential. Please ring 01454 868006, or email Hanham. library@southglos.gov.uk, or talk
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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 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
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email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly & relaxed club, but some knowledge of Bridge will be needed - not suitable for complete beginners. n Hanham Detachment - Bristol Army Cadet Force, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 7pm-9.30pm. Contact SI Kim Duddridge on 07970690393 or email: kimduddridge@blueyonder. co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green, 8pm-9pm, Contact: Bill 07799628252 or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other - such that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. n Weight Watchers, Longwell Green Scout Hut, Longwell Green Comunity Centre, 6.15-7.15pm. Contact Alice on 07904745331. n Bingo at Hanham Community Centre, 7pm start for 7.30pm Eyes Down. Suitable for all ages and abilities, just bring a pen. For more information call 0117 9674439 n Zumba Fitness, 6 - 7pm, Elbrow Suite, Hanham Community Centre Aimed at lower impact with the option to do higher impact Cost : £3.50 (over 60's) £5 adults (or buy 5 classes for the price of 4) Suitable for all fitness levels and age groups Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n 8-9.15pm, Fitness class with Sarah every Wednesday at Longwell Green Primary School. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact sarah. buscemi123@gmail.com n 8pm, Jive Fusion: Dance classes for beginners upwards mixing LeRoc, ballroom, latin, salsa and stroll. Community Centre, The Arch, High Street, Kingswood, BS15 4AB. Tutor Derek Knapman 07549 590269. £6 on the door or six sessions for £20.
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
25 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, 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.
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n WHAT’S ON 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, 10am-10.55am, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session. Mats and equipment supplied. For further information please
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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
Saturdays 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,
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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.
Sundays n Junior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am, every week. For further information visit www.longwellgreensportsjfc.co.uk n Senior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am, every week. Ffi www. longwellgreencommunitycentre. org.uk/football/ 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.
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Can you help Brownies? A BROWNIE pack in Hanham has put out an SOS for more help after two leaders stepped down. The 38th Kingswood (Christchurch Hanham) Brownie unit provides activities and trips for girls aged seven to 11. It is run by Jean Tovey with support from Sally Smith. Jean said: "We have 26 Brownies. We're just managing with a unit helper and me. We do have a young leader but she doesn't start her training until September.The two leaders who have left have been doing it for years but have stepped down because of family commitments so we really could do with a couple more qualified leaders or people who would be willing to undergo training." The Brownies meet on Monday evenings at Christchurch Church Hall in Church Road, Hanham, from 6.30-8pm. They take part in craft activities, work towards badges and go on trips and visits. STUDENTS Hanham Woods Academy staged a spectacular Jean, whoat lives in Willsbridge LADIES from a craft group at production Wizard of Oz. and has beenofaThe Brownie Guide Hanham Library have been busy leader at were the 38th Kingswood Staff impressed with the efforts that the youngmoney peoplefor puta knitting to raise (Christchurch Brownie of parents into the show Hanham) - and the audience and friends, as well as good cause. unit for 25from years, said the group children neighbouring primary schools, thejackets, results. They appreciated made matinee would really benefit from young More than 50 students were involved with the production lasttoys blankets, bootees and soft and dynamic month, fromleadership. actors and musicians toto thesupport technical make-upSuite theand Snowdrop "We set would a qualified teams, andlove costume designers. Dorothy was played by Hospital. Lauren at Gloucester Royal leader butand eventhe someone is Rickards Wizardwho by Marinos Stavro. The suite offers a quiet willing to train wouldinvolved, be great.including Mr Joinson, Mrs Bellamy and Many staff were environment where families can "IfTushingham, no one comesset forward SallyMrs Rhodes and Miss Simmonds Mrs and props; be together following the death and I will try to keep things going and Miss Harvey, choreography. costumes, Miss Barton, direction of a baby. for the moment but it might Mrs Hurrell, director, and Mr Nicholas, director, said: Themusical craft group meets at the mean things are a bit limited. " “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who library on Tuesday evenings To find out more about what have been involved in the show, all parents and guardians who have from 5-6.30pm and new the roles involve please email provided their support to our pupils but most ofare allalways we would like to members 38thkingswoodbrownies@gmail. thank all the pupils who have worked welcome. extremely hard over the last com orterms call 0117 932 4313. three for their amazing efforts, well done!”
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n GARDENING OUR report last month concluded just as we were starting to harvest our asparagus. The delicious spears our plants produce have a relatively short cropping season of about four to six weeks and the weather plays an important part in this. As many will know, rainfall has been in very short supply over the last few weeks and this unfortunately has not helped, however, considering this important factor we have not done too badly. Asparagus is a long term investment but well worth considering if time and space is on your side. Best planted as crowns, these can take up to three years to become established and very few should be harvested in that time, but afterwards they can crop for up to twenty years. But whilst our season for these will be ending by mid-June it is a good time to consider if you could plant some of your own this coming autumn. Ours are grown in a prepared bed that is approximately 13 x 3ft which contains ten crowns and as with all plants some general maintenance will be needed throughout the year, the main requirement is patience! The plant sale at our Allotment Shop, The Trading Post in Nicholas Lane, St. George, was very well attended last month by plot
hanham&longwellgreenvoice holders and visitors alike. It was a great opportunity for everyone to pick up a wide selection of veg plants, herbs, Hostas and some for hanging baskets. As with all stock in our shop the plants were priced very competitively and most sold out quickly as were some of our tomatoes and sweetcorn snapped up by Stephanie and five year old Hugo Osborne from St. George, who are pictured below. Of our seven sites, Hope Allotments is situated just off the Kingsway, St, George and is home to about sixty plots. Steve, our rep there, tells us that some of these are currently available and although the main season for planting this season’s veg is well advanced it’s never too late to consider taking on your own allotment. For example, summer is actually a very good time to start next year’s plans for growing your own and you could be lifting your first produce next spring! So if you may be interested to find out more about our plots at Hope, please contact us, our email address is at the end of this report and we’ll put you in touch with Steve, or if it’s easier pop into our Trading Post it’s open Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9.00am to 12.30pm. Looking ahead at what you could be planting in your new plot
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later this year, seeds of Durham Early cabbage can be sown in trays during late summer, potted on and then transplanted to their growing position in the autumn. These will stand well throughout the winter and start to heart-up by next March. Likewise, broad bean Aquadulce Claudia can be planted throughout October and November and you’ll be picking these by late May. Similarly, various onion sets - that’s small onion bulbs - can be over wintered, usually with great success. But the above are just a few suggestions of what can be planted later this year and these will all be available in our Trading Post in the weeks ahead, but don’t leave it till then to call in and see us. Right now we’re preparing for our Annual Summer Show which is on Sunday August 13. We’ll have more information on this next month, but if you can, call in and pick-up a copy of our show schedule soon. Maybe you’ll be tempted to enter, there’s various classes, not only horticulture, but culinary and children’s. Go on have a go; it's fun for all the family! Courgettes or summer squash as they are sometimes known are favourites with many plot holders and now that the risk of any frost has passed for this spring, June is a favourite month to plant out those that have been grown from seed some weeks ago. Just one plant will quickly establish itself and spread
easily over a square metre or more and when cropping starts they’ll almost double in size on a daily basis. The popular variety Zucchini are best picked at about 15cm long to be the most tender, if left on the plant any longer each one quickly becomes a marrow! If you have a little more space on your plot than that which is needed for courgettes you could try your horticultural expertise with winter squash or even giant pumpkins. Whilst squash make excellent soups for the colder months huge pumpkins are great fun to be carved for Hallowe’en and of course you’ll have lots of flesh from them for soup as well. When fed generously throughout the summer Atlantic Giants can grow to staggering proportions. Perhaps you already grow them each year, if so let us know and we’ll keep a record of who can produce the largest in the area! Sorry no prizes, but we’ll be pleased to hear of your achievements with a photo of your success that we can publish here. We’ll be delighted to hear from you if you would like to get in touch with us; our email address is beaanews@gmail.com. Why not ask us to include you in our email list so you can receive news of any offers or new stock we may have in the shop? Thanks for reading about us, so until next month you can find us on Facebook or visit our web site at www.bristoleastallotments.com.
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A RABBIT’S teeth are open rooted, meaning they are constantly growing. If not worn down or treated regularly, this can cause some serious problems for your rabbit. Diets high in fibre, i.e. diets high in grass and hay, high fibre forage items and a pelleted based food are best for keeping your rabbits teeth as healthy as possible. Diets that have inadequate hay, too much fruit, veg or muesli mixes will allow the overgrowth and eventual malocclusion (when the teeth do not meet properly) of the teeth. Over grown teeth can lead to spur formation (spikes on the teeth). These spurs dig in to the soft tissues of the mouth causing pain. Maloccluded teeth apply abnormal pressures on each other which will often lead to inflamed and sometimes elongated roots. These can be painful and can eventually lead to the formation of dental abscesses.
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and have spur formation, the rabbit is unlikely to have normal teeth again. However, they can have a good quality of life if they receive with regular dental treatment and pain relief. Dental treatment should be performed under general anaesthesia by an experienced rabbit-savvy vet. Dental disease in rabbits should never be ignored and regular dental check-ups at your vets are recommended to catch problems early. If you notice these changes or see the above signs you should contact your Rabbit savvy vet as soon as possible. Book your rabbit in for a free health check during Rabbit Awareness Week from 17th to 25th June. You will also receive 10% off vaccinations, Rearguard, Fenugreek and Hay products. Call Longwell Green Veterinary Centre on 0117 9323660 for more information or to book an appointment.
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adequate sales area, however two days before the sale it became apparent that because of the extra plant donations a supplementary area would be needed. "We were delighted when additional space was made available further up the High Street by one trader to accommodate more plant trolleys. This resulted in a steady stream of eager buyers going back and forth between the two stalls to compare bargains. "Many customers were delighted to discuss and compare varieties of plants and discover some they had not considered before, whilst it sparked interest with others of growing their own veg on an allotment, leading to enquiries of how plots are obtained." To find out more about Hillside Allotments, email hillsideallotments@gmail.com
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