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Give Back to the Green campaign is under way A DIY SOS-style campaign is underway to breathe new life into Longwell Green Community Centre. The Give Back to the Green initiative is calling on residents, traders, building suppliers and organisations to get on board to help revamp the 1950s building in Shellards Road. The aim is to give the centre a modern look befitting of the 21st century so activities and events can be extended and improved, benefiting everyone in the community from children to the elderly. Already the main hall has received a much-needed lick of paint but more volunteers are needed to come forward to offer donations, time and materials in order for the community centre to reach its full potential. The ambitious project is the brainchild of Alison Jordan who took up the post of centre and events manager in January. "There hasn't been a lot of updating since the community centre was built in 1956," she said. "It's been very ad-hoc but Turn to Page 9
Mhairi to fight seat for Labour Mhairi Threlfall, Labour councillor for Eastville, is the party's choice to contest the Kingswood seat at the general election against the Tories' Chris Skidmore. PAGE 3
700+ sign petition to save green belt More than 700 people have signed a petition to save the green belt in Hanham, which is under threat from a speculative development proposal. PAGE 4
Schools face double challenge Schools in South Gloucestershire are facing a double challenge - standards have to rise quickly but budgets for all sectors are being squeezed. Longwell Green Community Centre trustee Chris Wyrill; Alison Jordan, centre and events manager; Chris Skidmore and Kelly Fry, office manager get the project started
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Meet marvellous milkman Matt - he’s in line for national prize UNLIKE the 1970s character Ernie, milkman Matt Hudd might not drive the fastest milk cart in the west but it seems he's nevertheless captured the hearts of his customers. So much so that their votes have secured him a coveted place in the semi-finals of Milkman of the Year 2017. Matt, from Mangotsfield, has been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty, even reuniting lost mobile phones and handbags to their rightful owners. The 49-year-old is one of only six milkmen to reach this stage of the competition, run by his employer milk&more. A milkman for 20 years, Matt beat off stiff competition from just under 1,200 others due to his caring nature, reliability and friendly service. And any day now it will be revealed which one of the six finalists has been crowned the winner. When most people are sound asleep, the dad-of-two leaves the depot in Keynsham ready to drop off 400 deliveries, dishing out not just milk but a range of
200 everyday grocery items. Currently serving an area of around 65 miles, including Pucklechurch, Kingswood, Staple Hill, Mangotsfield, Bitton and Warmley, Matt says his favourite part of the job is meeting customers and the relationships he’s built with them throughout his career. Matt believes milkmen play an important part in the local community and feels it is part and parcel of his daily job to go one step further than merely delivering produce. In addition to returning lost mobile phones and handbags to their owners, Matt has also helped a customer rearrange their house to meet their needs after they had been taken ill. Matt said he was honoured to receive a place in the semifinals: “I am over the moon. Not only do I do a job I love, but it’s amazing to be recognised for it from people I consider friends. "We’re a team at milk&more, and we are all really focused on the service we provide and our role within the local community. It’s my goal to make sure that my
customers have everything they need, when they need it, so to be nominated by them means the world to me.” Around 10,000 customers across England and south Wales voted in the competition, proving just how much milkmen are
valued by their customers. Milk&more spokesman Chris Munn said the competition highlights the role each and every milkman and woman plays within the local community. The winner was expected to be announced on May 4.
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Tory leader Theresa May on the doorstep with Chris Skidmore
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2015 election, Mr Skidmore retained his Parliamentary seat with a 9,000 majority over Labour's Jo McCarron. He served as a Cabinet Office Minister in the last Government. Six candidates contested Kingswood in 2015. The other parties had not chosen their 2017 candidates as the Voice went to print. Look out for profiles of all the candidates in the June edition. Bookmakers and pundits make Mr Skidmore favourite to win Kingswood again. The website Electoral Calculus predict his majority will rise from 18.7 to 33.8 per cent and forecasts his vote share will also increase. Brexit is a big feature of this election. Fifty seven per cent of voters in Kingswood voted to leave the EU, above the national figures of 52 per cent. The election comes five weeks after the Metro Mayor election to choose a leader for the West of England Combined Authority.
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VOTERS in the Kingswood constituency will be going to the polls on June 9 following Theresa May's decision to call a snap general election. Chris Skidmore, who has been the Conservative MP for the area since 2010, has announced he intends to defend the seat and seek a third term in Parliament. Labour has chosen its candidate to contest the constituency - Mhairi Threlfall, who has represented the Eastville ward on Bristol City Council since 2013, when she won the seat from the Liberal Democrats by one vote. She was re-elected by a large majority in 2016, having established herself as a hard-working councillor who gets involved in community campaigns. Ms Threlfall, who is a business enterprise adviser at UWE Bristol, has described herself as "passionate about people and planet". Although Kingswood was considered a marginal at the
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More than 700 sign green belt petition A PETITION signed by hundreds of residents calling for two Hanham beauty spots to be protected from the threat of homes has been submitted to South Gloucestershire Council. Chris Skidmore, MP for Kingswood until May 3, handed the 761 signature petition to council leader Matthew Riddle following "hypothetical" proposals to build 96 homes on Hanham Cricket Club and another 105 houses on green belt land further along Abbots Road. The petition had only been launched in recent months, showing the strength of feeling in the area against homes which encroach upon open space in and around Hanham. The petition states: "We the undersigned are opposed to any development on Hanham Hills Green Belt, Hanham Sports Ground and Hanham Nature Reserve". As part of any potential "deal" the developer would pay to relocate the cricket club and
Matthew Riddle and Chris Skidmore with the petition pitch, which belongs to Hanham Community Centre, to the bigger site. Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society, which has fought tirelessly to protect the area's open spaces in the past, took the case to the Kingswood MP who pledged to fight any application if it was ever made. Mr Skidmore said: “I have always been determined to defend our local green belt, which I believe acts as a precious
green lung between Bristol and Bath. "This petition demonstrates the strength of local feeling towards our green belt. I am also determined that Hanham Sports Ground, a crucial community asset, should remain intact as a green space that must be preserved for future generations to use and enjoy. "Locally, the West of England area is drawing up its plans for housing for the future - I was
delighted that current plans protect the green belt in the Kingswood constituency, but we must make our voice loud and clear that new housing should be brownfield first and above all the green belt should be protected as it has clearly been designated by the government as having special status.� The developer - named on a document as a Mr F Francis has hired commercial property specialists Colliers International to put forward a case to remove the land's green belt protection, which would pave the way for him to find a developer to build housing to meet the shortfall of homes in the region. Colliers made representations to the West of England Joint Spatial Plan in January stating reasons why both sites should be earmarked for development. The West of England Joint Spatial Plan sets out a blueprint for future development which will help meet housing demands for the next 20 years.
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You can play part in saving open space RESIDENTS concerned about protecting land around Hanham are being urged to sign up to a new social media page called Stop Hanham Development. The issue of protecting the green belt was raised by a number of candidates in the Metro Mayor election, which was taking place as the Voice went to print. Representatives of Hanham District Green Belt Conservation Society met the Green Party candidate Darren Hall to show him the site of the proposed developments on the cricket ground and the Hanham Hills. Mr Hall, who works for the
Darren Hall with campaigners in Hanham
Community Land Trust, also visited the brownfield Kleeneze site in Hanham. He said: “It’s obvious from where I’m standing that this site is far better suited for the housing needs of the local
community, with nearby public transport links, pre-built access and a thriving high street on the doorstep. The sad reality at the moment is that developers do not want to take the hit to profit that demolishing the site would
incur, and local authorities are afraid to use their clout to force landowners to use it or lose it.” Stop Hanham Development can be found at http://bit. ly/2olUCLn
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Campaign keeps up pressure Armed for more staffed library hours robbery SAVE Hanham Library campaigners are keeping up the pressure in an effort to reduce cuts in opening hours due to come into effect in October. They have been attending meetings of Hanham and Hanham Abbots parish councils with the aim of persuading them to fund some of the staffed hours that will no longer be paid for by South Gloucestershire Council. The parishes say it would be difficult to find the money during the current financial year because they have already set their precepts (the additional amount of council tax parishes can raise to fund amenities). They now hope to organise an informal focus group meeting involving members from both parish councils as well as campaigners to find a way forward. Hanham Library, one of the
best used libraries in the district, is set to have its opening hours cut from 41 to 26. Most other libraries are set to move to an "Open Access" system, meaning they will be open seven days a week for users with swipe cards but will not always be staffed. It emerged earlier this year that this system was not an
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Chernobyl children's charity issues SOS: Can your family host a visit this summer?
A CHARITY which offers children summer breaks in Bristol as respite from radiation caused by the world's worst nuclear disaster has put out an SOS after three host families dropped out. The Bristol link of the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline raises money for 16 children from Belarus to visit every summer. The trips are more than just a jolly - the clean air and nourishing food here can add up to two years to their lives, which can be plagued by cancers and heart problems due to radiation caused by a nuclear accident in Chernobyl in 1986. The charity had been delighted as they had recruited their quota of hosts for this summer and even had two additional families on standby in case of emergencies. But now, due to circumstances beyond their control, the two spare families and one other host have had to pull out, leaving the charity desperate to recruit others. Andy March, of Oldland Common, is the chairman of the Bristol Link and a national trustee. He said the charity needs to act quickly as time is of the essence: "We have only just found out and time is now tight. We need a host family to fill the gap for the second fortnight that the children are here. If we don't find another host family, potentially it means two boys won't be able to come. We don't know the exact ages of the boys
Children from Chernobyl on a previous visit to South Glos yet but they will be around 11. "There is a lot of support for hosts. We have seven families who, for whatever reason, can't host themselves but want to be involved. They are called 'Buddies' and will help out and take the children out for the day if a host family has a diary commitment they can't avoid. There are also two teachers travelling with the children who are English speakers who act as interpreters and they are available 24/7. Host families come from varying backgrounds but when we come together to look after the children, it's a lot of fun." Alan Elkan, a charity member from Downend, said the children each spend a month here, with host families looking after the children for two-weeks. "Two months ago we were
ecstatic as we were in the wonderful position of having two spare host families. But since then we have had three of them drop out so we really need at least one more family to host two boys for two weeks from July 23 to August 6. "We might have to cancel two children but we desperately don't want to." Mr Elkan said the clock was ticking as there is a lot involved in approving new families. "Unlike a lot of organisations which bring children over to the UK, we are a charity so have to go through a very rigorous process of vetting host families and this takes some time. I wouldn't want this to put anyone off because there are a lot of rewards involved. You get the joy of giving children from a real destitute country two weeks
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of fun, friendship, good food and hopefully good weather. Hosts get the pleasure of helping children who can't help themselves. "Most of the children haven't necessarily got a mother or father and come over for health reasons. Some people say there are plenty of poor children in this country who need help but we say 'Yes, but they aren't suffering from radiation and aren't all going to suffer from cancer and die at the maximum age of 62'." Here in the UK, the children will take part in activities ranging from sports to the arts and will go on coach trips to the seaside or countryside. Mr Elkan said: "The children adapt very quickly from day one. They are very happy to be here doing things, getting new clothes and eating better food." Mr March urged anyone who was interested to get in touch to find out more. "If anyone wants to find out more before making a commitment, please visit our website and have a look at the gallery where we have photos of previous visits and you will get a good indication of the sort of things we get up to. If anyone wants to ring me to ask questions, I'm more than happy to answer them." To get in touch with Andy March, please call him on 07812 159942. The website is www.ccll. org.uk/bristol
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now we want to move things on for the community. We would have liked to have gone to the BBC's DIY SOS and asked them to help our community project but we were realistic that wasn't going to happen so instead we went to the community to ask for their help. "We are doing this for the community so they can have better facilities." So far, support has come in from Howdens Joinery, painter and decorator Steve Rioch, Speedy Hire, Choice Blinds, JCC Lighting Products, Lancer Scott, B&Q and Homebase. Alison, who grew up in Longwell Green, said: "We are looking for donations and are urgently calling out for skilled trades people. We have had a kitchen donated by Howdens which is great but we've got no kitchen fitters! "We need as many people as possible to step forward and help us even if it's just picking up a paintbrush - a lick of paint can really make so much difference." Part of the plans include a community garden which will be created in the centre's grounds and already two volunteer gardeners have stepped forward to help out. A special weekend was held on May 6 and 7 when volunteers and companies came together to get work off the ground. It is hoped the project could be completed by June 3 when the centre hosts its first wedding fayre. The campaign has been backed by Chris Skidmore, who attended the launch of the project on Friday April 28, while he was still MP for Kingswood.
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Giving Back to the Green
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Donning a Give Back to the Green t-shirt, Mr Skidmore told guests he has many special memories of the community centre. He said: “The community centre has always had a place in my heart - I have fond memories of doing my first ever public speaking event, in a poetry competition during the Longwell Green Eisteddfod when I was probably nine-years-old. "The community centre is at the centre of Longwell Green life - as someone who was born and grew up around the corner, I know that Longwell Green would be much poorer without it. "It is a vital community resource, supported by fantastic volunteers and community groups. But we need more volunteers to come forward and support the centre for the future, if we are to ensure that it can
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be an even better place to serve Longwell Green.” Longwell Green Community Centre, which was awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2013, hosts numerous activities and clubs including a toddler group, dance school, short mat bowls and bingo.
The self-funded centre has also launched its Stand Up Reach Out project which aims to provide a community hub to help tackle isolation and loneliness as well as offering support for carers and families. A charity night will kick-start fundraising for the social project. It features entertainment and singing from Daz and takes place on Friday June 23 from 7.30-11.30pm. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the community centre. Alison said staff have really pulled together to make Give Back to the Green a success. "It's a very big project and we've only got a small team but they've been phenomenal, working long hours and weekends to try to get this project together." If you would like to help support Give Back to the Green, please call Alison Jordan or Kelly Fry at Longwell Green Community Centre on 0117 932 3722.
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Shops centre plans on show PEOPLE living in and around Kingswood will soon be able to get a glimpse of proposals to revive Kings Chase Shopping Centre. Plans to bulldoze the centre's outdated multi-story car park and replace it with a new retail scheme have been drawn up following a public exhibition in March. Residents, shoppers and traders were asked what they would like to see in place of the car park with shops, a gym and replacement car parking all rumoured to be in the running for the new scheme. The plans will be on show as part of an unmanned static display in the window of Unit 7 at Kings Chase Shopping Centre, between Wednesday May 10 and Sunday May 14. The first exhibition was well attended by residents, shoppers and traders. Feedback from the event revealed that 89 per cent of people Strongly Agree or
Agree that the multi-storey car park needs redeveloping and 86 per cent of respondents said the multi-storey car park was an eyesore. People also gave their views on what could replace the car park with 76 per cent of respondents saying there should be replacement parking and 64 per cent agreeing that retail
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units should form part of the new scheme. Graeme Jones, project lead from Steamrock Capital which manages the precinct, said: “We would like to thank again everyone who came to our consultation event in March and shared their views. This feedback has helped to shape our plans for redevelopment at the Kings Chase Shopping Centre. “The multi-storey car park is underused and in desperate need of modernisation. We believe redeveloping the site is an opportunity to boost the vitality of the wider town centre. “We will be looking to submit a planning application to South Gloucestershire Council in the near future. Once the plans are registered with the authority local people will be able to comment on the scheme via the council’s website.” Information from the display will also be available at www. kingschaseredevelopment.co.uk
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Look out for Bible Yarns DOZENS of Bible characters have been created by local knitters in preparation for an event this autumn. The knitted people will be used to create scenes from Bible stories in four parish churches: St Anne, Syston, St Barnabas Warmley, St James Mangotsfield and St Mary’s over the weekend of October 14 and 15. By then there should be about 400 wool characters. Some of the scenes and backgrounds will also be knitted. In 2018 the Bible Yarns project will move to Bristol cathedral. There will be the chance during the entire month of August to see all of the stories brought together in one place in the Nave Aisles.
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Crisis in South Glos schools as funds squeezed Education in South Gloucestershire is facing a double challenge. Secondary schools are underperforming and must make rapid improvements - while at the same time managing the huge budget pressures affecting schools at all levels. Leaders, teachers, parents and councillors are rising up to tackle the crisis, which is sure to be a big issue in the general election campaign. Linda Tanner reports MORE than 300 people turned out for a public meeting to launch the Fair Funding for all Schools - South Glos campaign and hundreds more have signed a petition calling for action. So what’s it all about? Doesn’t the Government keep telling us that it is spending more on education than ever? Yes, Kevin Courtney, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, told the meeting at the Holiday Inn in Hambrook on April 6, that’s true - but only because there are more schools and more children than before. Individually, almost all schools are facing a squeeze
on their budgets that is going to get worse, even before the introduction of the proposed new National Funding Formula in April 2018. Increased National Insurance and pension contributions, wage rises and the apprenticeship levy mean that in real terms schools are set to have about eight per cent less money, according to the National Audit Office. These constraints will force them to make tough choices: cutting jobs, reducing the curriculum and stopping trips and after-school clubs. Head teachers say they are torn between wanting parents to
be aware of the financial realities yet trying to reassure them that schools will do their very best for the children with the money they have available. A website set up by the NUT and other unions - schoolcuts. org - gives predictions for every school in England and the budget crisis each could face by 2020 based on Department for
Education figures. It is these forecasts that have provoked anger around the country, Feelings are running particularly high in South Gloucestershire, which has historically been one of the worst funded local authorities in the country. Schools in the district receive per-pupil funding that is several hundred pounds below
You can win this battle, parents are told PARENTS will this month step up their campaign for more money for South Gloucestershire schools after what they describe as a phenomenal start. The organisers of Fair Funding for all Schools - South Glos were overwhelmed when 300 people turned up for their meeting at the Holiday Inn on April 6. And they were encouraged by the message from Kevin Courtney, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, who said he believed they could win their battle. The meeting heard from a number of speakers, including Angela Athay-Hunt, who read out anonymous quotes from
school staff including one that said: “This has to be led by parents. ‘They’ won’t listen to teachers.” Mr Courtney said the power of the campaign was that it could be supported by parents across the country, no matter which political party they voted for or which way they cast their ballot in the referendum. No parent had voted for the increased class sizes, reduced opportunities for dance, drama and PE and cuts in individual support that would come about if, as expected, schools across England had £3bn less a year to spend. “If you think education’s expensive, try ignorance,” he said.
Sixth former George Angus said it was heart-breaking that children just starting out in education would get a less good deal than those who were about to leave school. Schools were reducing their curriculum offer at a time when they should be increasing it to meet 21st century needs, he said. George also voiced concerns about cuts to special educational needs funding and the impact on young people’s mental health. Speakers from the panel and the floor spoke of the workload pressures that were driving teachers out of their jobs, prompting a recruitment and retention crisis. A university student said teaching was
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becoming a taboo profession, with young people reluctant to go into training because of the stress levels. Parents, governors, teachers and students voiced their concerns and vowed to take further action to highlight the crisis. Nigel Varley, from the National Union of Teachers, urged people to demand that the management of their local schools issued impact assessments on the cuts. Parent Rish Shellard, who has children at schools in Bromley Heath and Winterbourne, who started the local campaign, said protesters should “shout loud” and spread the word.
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FAIR FUNDING FOR ALL SCHOOLS - SOUTH GLOS fffassouthglos@gmail.com Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ groups/650593441811495/ Twitter @FairFundSGlos PETITIONS https://www.change.org/p/ stop-unfair-school-fundingin-south-gloucestershire 2,625 SIGNATURES https://www.change.org/p/ stop-school-funding-cutsall-our-children-deserve-agreat-education 37,990 SIGNATURES that for Bristol, for example. The National Funding Formula was supposed to iron out those differences, but campaigners say 98 per cent of children across the land will be worse off. Some Conservative MPs are putting pressure on Ministers to think again, and their views are shared by Tory
leaders on South Gloucestershire Council. That’s why Fair Funding for all Schools is urging parents, teachers and governors to lobby their local MPs - none of whom has yet spoken out against the formula - to persuade them to join the protest. Ofsted concerns: Pages 14
Hanham families join education cuts protest PARENTS of children at Samuel White's Infant School in Hanham were among the first to raise concerns about the impact of the funding crisis. Mum Lucy Morgan told the meeting that 27 parents at a meeting to discuss SATs tests had expressed worries that their children's education would be adversely affected by the real-terms cut in money for schools. She urged parents in other schools to hold their own meetings and to ask their head teachers how they were planning to cope. Demonstrations are planned in Winterbourne on May 14 and in Bristol on May 20 and Hanham parents are expected to take part. The Fair Funding for all Schools - South Glos group has been trying to establish parent contacts at all schools in the district and is urging parents and members of the community to ask candidates in the general election what they propose to do about school funding. It has created banners that parent groups can buy to put up outside their schools and has begun crowdfunding to meet its expenses. The group is working closely with the national campaign and with the Fair Funding for all Schools Bristol group.
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n EDUCATION COUNCILLORS from all parties have agreed that all 70 members of South Gloucestershire Council share a “moral imperative’ to seek rapid improvements to secondary education in the district. Sixteen of the area’s 17 schools were below the national average for GCSE results for disadvantaged students last year - a situation described as “dire” and “unacceptable”. The issue was in the spotlight at a meeting of the council’s Children, Adults and Health Committee on April 5, attended by the regional director of Ofsted Bradley Simmons and Jo Thomas, the deputy director of the office of the Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC). Mr Simmons said South Gloucestershire’s educational underperformance was his biggest concern in the whole of the South West and he had the area under “special supervision”. He said he felt that school leaders and council officers had finally “grasped the nettle of accountability” and understood the scale of the problem, but he was waiting to see the impact of the measures put in place before deciding if he needed to write a warning letter. Mr Simmons said that the fact that 15 of the 17 secondaries were academies, having opted out of the local authority, did not mean the council had no responsibility for them. It was part of the authority’s general duty to monitor the schools, hold them to account and intervene if necessary, he said.
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Bradley Simmons “It is absolutely your place to challenge schools you don’t think are doing well enough,” he said. Ms Thomas said the RSC Rebecca Clark, who has ultimate responsibility for overseeing all academies in the region, was absolutely clear that schools and multi academy trusts must work in partnership with local authorities. She was reassured by the renewed ambition and said the 2017 outcomes would be incredibly important for South Gloucestershire. Conservative councillor Ben Stokes said members had often felt frustrated and powerless to
intervene in schools. “We have a responsibility to monitor and commengt but feel very remote from direct involvement,” he said. “We do have a lot of wisdom to offer.” Liberal Democrat Councillor Ian Blair said this had been a problem even before academisation. “It has been very difficult to get them [schools] to cooperate with one another in an effective way.” he said. Will Roberts, chief executive of CSET, a multi academy trust that runs four secondaries and three primaries, and leader of the South Gloucestershire Education Partnership, which involves all schools, admitted that while there had been “a veneer of collaboration” in the past it had not been deep seated or focused on standards. Now, he said, with many new headteachers in place and the multi academy trusts becoming established, a cultural change was taking place. Trusts, schools and individuals were working together to drive improvements with greater pace and intensity and tackle the legacy of underperformance. Checks were being carried out with a “timescale of weeks rather than years” and leaders were holding one another to account.
Labour Councillor Gareth Manson and Pat Rooney said school leaders had been saying for two years that things would start to get better and it was time to see some new initiatives and a strategy that would bring results. The funding crisis facing schools in South Gloucestershire also came under discussion. Debbie Porteous, from the Fair Funding for all Schools - South Glos said children in school now were the victims of poor political decisions and a lack of funding. Nigel Varley, from the National Union of Teachers, called on councillors to support the parents’ campaign and put pressure on Ministers, who he said were “wobbling under mounting national pressure”. Committee chairman Jon Hunt (Conservative) said the council had made it clear to Government that it believed South Gloucestershire schools needed additional funding and had asked Ministers for a meeting, so far to no avail. Labour’s Councillor Adam Monk said councillors should not underestimate the strength of public anger about the underfunding of schools, which was outlined in a letter to all parents by Dave Baker, the chief executive of Olympus Academy Trust.
STUDENTS from King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood staged their version of hit musical Annie Junior. More than 40 young people, aged 11 to 16, were involved on and off stage in the production of the classic tale of the spirited orphan Annie. They put on four performances at the school’s Hexagon Theatre, including a matinee performance for local primary schools. The show was directed by Vickie Hobbs with musical direction from Tim Warren. Mr Warren said: “Students have worked really hard pulling this production together and we are extremely proud of the effort and talent both on and off stage.” A collection was held in aid of The Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Scarecrows 2017 takes up a Disney theme FAMILIES in Hanham will be out in force later this month when the annual scarecrow trail hits the High Street. The event - on the weekend of May 20-21 from 10am-2pm - will see Disney-themed scarecrows adorn the windows of shops, organisations and businesses. It is being organised by Friends of Christchurch School who have been hosting the event for the past six years. Friends co-chair Lucy Champion said: "I came up with the idea a few years ago after visiting scarecrow trails in Pucklechurch and Laycock and thought Hanham would be the perfect place to try it.
"If all the scarecrows turn up we should have about 50 including ones from local schools. It's really nice because the businesses are so onboard with it. "It gets people to the High Street, which is really nice." Entry costs £3 for a family of up to five and 50p per extra person. There will be a prize for the most guessed scarecrow and runner up, plus a trophy for the best scarecrow as voted for by hunters. Forms are available on the day from Hanham Community Centre where refreshments will be served.
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It's safety first for pre-school children YOUNGSTERS from Oldland Pre-school will be learning about road safety thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local company. Warmley-based Gregor Heating handed over a cheque for £160 to the pre-school which will be spent on developing a space where tots can be taught about staying safe on our roads. The company will choose a different local cause each quarter to benefit from its fundraising. It follows Gregor's successful 30th birthday celebrations last year when staff raised a whopping £10,000 for Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal. For the first quarter of 2017, Gregor chose to support Oldland Pre-school, a local establishment that provides care and education for children below school age. The pre-school is already close to the hearts of several Gregor staff, whose children or grandchildren have previously attended the school. Having served the community for more than 40 years, the nursery is in the process of fundraising for a new building and equipment to create a more
Ann Williams, Gregor service/ response assistant team leader (left) hands cheque to Pam Adams, Oldland Pre-school manager stimulating environment. Pam Adams, Oldland Preschool manager, said: “A big thank you to all the staff at Gregor for your kind donation. The funds raised will be put towards the development of our top playground into a space where we can teach children about road safety. Every donation can be put to such good use.”
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Hanham Hall nursery marks successful first year TOTS took part in birthday celebrations to mark the first anniversary of a Hanham nursery. The youngsters joined staff and families for the first birthday of Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School at Hanham Hall. The nursery was opened within the Hanham Hall housing
development in Whittucks Road in April 2016 and now cares for 125 children aged from three months to five years. It is used by families living at Hanham Hall as well as those living and working in surrounding areas. Hanham Hall is the newest in a portfolio of 22 nurseries in the
South West in the Mama Bear’s group, which is run by husband and wife team Tony and Bev Driffield. Hanham Hall nursery manager Hannah Lark said: “We’re so excited to be celebrating our first birthday at Hanham Hall. It has been a wonderful first year since we opened; registration and interest was incredible from the very beginning and we are now almost fully subscribed. “The nursery itself is amazing with purpose-built, age-specific rooms which give the children a real home-from-home environment to learn and play every day. “We’d like to thank all the staff, children and families who helped us celebrate, along with Mama Bear herself, we had a lovely time.” Located in the residential area of Hanham Hall, the nursery is housed in a Grade II listed building, which was specially renovated for its new use as a day nursery. The nursery also has its own gardens as well as access to three
parks and play areas, a secret garden and a nature walk area with a pond. Mama Bear’s owner Bev Driffield said: “It was great to add Hanham Hall as our 22nd nursery and we’re delighted that the first year has been such a success." The family-run business was founded in 2002 and has its offices in Hanham.
Mama Bear's is hailed by leading guide TWO family-run nurseries have been named as the best in Bristol by a leading national day nursery guide. The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-Schools in Crews Hole and Fishponds have topped the list of Bristol nurseries compiled by DayNurseries.co.uk, with joint near-perfect scores of 9.8 (maximum is 10). The settings have been named as recommended nurseries in the city based on reviews from parents, relatives and guardians of children who attend as well as on Ofsted results. Other Mama Bear’s nurseries named by the guide include the nurseries in Clifton, Whiteladies Road, Brislington, Hengrove, Totterdown and Shirehampton. Mama Bear’s is a family-run group with 22 nurseries across the South West, including two in Downend. Owner Bev Driffield said: “We are extremely proud to be top of
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THEY rolled out the red carpet at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy for a Night at the Oscars. The glittering awards ceremony at the Oldland Common secondary school was to celebrate the film-making talents of students. It received endorsements from the organisers of the Academy Awards in America and the Baftas in the UK. The school’s theatre was packed for the event, which showcased films in various genres and animations made by students in their tutor groups . Principal Rupert Maule said: “This was a wonderful event, with all the razzamatazz of the real thing. SBL has a proud tradition in the creative and performing arts and it is lovely to see our current students maintaining those standards. The successful students received celebrity messages from wellwishers, including Alex Lovell from BBC Points West and Ian Downs from Sam FM. A message from the Oscars organisers in the US said: “A lot of the famous directors of today started off making home
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SBL’s Night at the Oscars movies with super 16mm films (most famously Steven Spielberg) and now with mobile phone technology who knows where thenew superstars of tomorrow will come from? Hopefully Sir Bernard Lovell Academy.” The Bafta organisers said: “There was a great mix of genres from supernatural to spaghetti westerns and classic thrillers to technically brilliant animation. It was lovely to see some homages as well as original storytelling. “All the films used different techniques to make them creatively more interesting. Most notable was the strong use of music across a number of the films but I also wanted to congratulate those responsible for directing, editing and effects.’ The Oscars night was raising money for Unicef and to support a group of students who are going to Tanzania with Camps International in the summer. Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Krispy Kreme , Bowlplex, Pizza Hut and Vue supported the event.
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Lord Mayor honours local heroes PEOPLE from St George are among the local heroes who have been presented with medals by the Lord Mayor of Bristol. The medals, which recognise those that have gone above and beyond for the good of their local community, were presented at a ceremony at the Mansion House, Clifton Down. Among the winners was Susan Acton-Campbell who has been chairwoman of Friends of Troopers Hill since its formation in 2003. During this time, she has become increasingly involved with other organisations in the area including the Neighbourhood Partnership. Susan is now a full-time volunteer, working tirelessly for the community in St George. Over the past two years she has helped design and raise funding for a new play area in Troopers Hill Field. The £80,000 play area was completed in October.
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Bruce Yates. Trevor Ball, and Susan Acton-Campbell with Lord Mayor Having joined the Neighbourhood Partnership, Susan has led its Wellbeing Panel for the past five years. She is a keen walker and when a member of Friends of Troopers Hill suggested starting a walking for health group, Susan was quick to volunteer to help form the group and train as a walk leader.Trevor Ball, a resident of St George, is also a medal winner. He lives next door to St
Georges Park and has repainted and repaired many of the park benches and planted thousands of shrubs and flowers. He has been a quiet but forceful member of the Friends of St George Park, leading and supporting numerous campaigns and initiatives which have brought much needed additional resources to the park such as the skateboard park, children's play area and maintenance of
the lake. Trevor has helped volunteers from St George in Bloom in order to replant and maintain planted containers at the Kingsway shopping precinct in St George. In 2016 Trevor volunteered to make four large wooden containers for the front of the Sikh Temple in Church Road, St George which were then planted up with striking floral displays. Last summer, Trevor worked hard with a small group of volunteers from St George in Bloom and other local volunteers to transform a formerly neglected area in front of a billboard site in Church Road, St George. Other East Bristol winners include Stephen Woods, founder of Tidy BS5; Hannah Crudgington, campaigner and filmmaker; Amy Harrison, Friends of Brook Street Park Group and Bruce Yates, manager of the charity Baggator.
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HIS wife and daughters think he's mad - but travelling at 130mph on the wing of an aeroplane will be a breeze according to Fishponds pensioner Bill Quinn. For that's exactly what the 73-year-old plans to do this summer to raise money for charity. Bill, a former bus driver, is planning to collect at least £1,500 for Cancer Research and Southmead Hospital's oncology department. He decided he wanted to give something back after he was successfully treated for bladder cancer in 1999. "I had bladder cancer 18 years ago and at that time they were doing a new type of operation called a neobladder, which means your bladder is removed and replaced by skin from
another part of your body. It was successful and I've now survived for 18 years! I have check-ups every 12 months but I've been clear ever since." The septuagenarian, who used to drive the 48 and 49 buses through Fishponds and Downend, said: "I've always wanted to do something and have helped out at various charity events but I thought I needed to do something more before I got much older. I did consider a parachute jump but while I was looking at that I came across an ad for a wing walk. I thought 'Why not go mad and do one of those?' "I will be standing on top of a biplane which will go up to about 400ft travelling at 130mph - but I'll be strapped in!" The news wasn't exactly met with enthusiasm by Bill's wife
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AT the March meeting members enjoyed a fun evening listening to BBC Radio Bristol morning show presenter, Emma Britton. Emma was her usual bubbly self, explaining that her break-through into radio came more by accident than design and was completely different to her previous occupation - a fitness instructor! But once she got the taste for broadcasting there was no stopping her and her laid back, friendly and inclusive style has proved to be a winner with listeners. She explained that her morning show is all about what is happening in the news and how it affects local people. Emma kept the meeting amused by giving accounts of her time in the media with stories of her experiences, and some of the famous - and less than famous - people she’s met. The meeting presented her with a bunch of flowers and special WI cake for her to share with her colleagues on the radio show. Dianna Coles STAPLE Hill WI WE celebrated our 21st birthday in April. The speaker was Dudley Thomas, a retired barrister and judge, who regaled members with amusing and thought provoking stories of his "life in crime". Members and visitors from other local WIs enjoyed a tasty buffet and a beautiful 21st birthday cake. The next meeting will include a talk from a lady researching MS and members will discuss the resolutions for the national conference in June. The Staple Hill WI is held at Christchurch Hall Downend on the third Tuesday of each month. It has spaces for new members. ww.staplehillwi.weebly.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/staplehillwi Twitter: @ staplehillwi
A SUCCESSFUL lunch club in Warmley catering for more than 30 elderly people is looking for a volunteer cook. The Royal Voluntary Service runs the lunch club every Monday at Warmley Community Centre and has done so for nearly 35 years. It is run by volunteers and provides a great opportunity for people to come together, share a nutritious hot two-course lunch and enjoy some entertainment. The group is looking to recruit a new volunteer cook to help with shopping and preparing the meal. Although the group has a dedicated team of volunteers, they are in desperate need of a new recruit to fill this role. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Laura Powell, Royal Voluntary Service operations manager, by emailing laura.powell@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Flowers for the ladies HANHAM Methodist Church will be transformed into a riot of colour when it hosts its Flower Festival this month. The festival, entitled Ladies Day and depicting famous ladies past and present, takes place on May 13 and 14 at the church in Chapel Road, Hanham, BS15 8SD. On Saturday May 13 the festival will be open from 10am-4pm with coffee and cakes being served from 10am-noon and cream teas from 2-4pm. The festival will be open from 2-5pm on Sunday May 14. Entry is free on both days.
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AT this time of year there’s often an increase in unscrupulous people calling door-to-door aiming to con householders into having work done, often unnecessarily or at excessive cost, sell overpriced goods or talk their way inside in order to steal. Older people, who are more likely to be at home, are often unduly affected by this. We and South Gloucestershire Trading Standards Officers want to make people aware of these scams and what can be done to deter them. Setting up a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’, with signage saying cold callers aren’t welcome, can help: find out more at South Gloucestershire Council's website or www.avonandsomerset.police. uk. People who live alone and
feel isolated may be more likely to fall victim to these scams, so you can really make a difference by regularly visiting or ringing up your elderly family, friends or neighbours. Offering to help to get maintenance work done and reminding them of our home security tips can also help: • Remember, it’s ok to say no! •A lways use the safety chain and ask to see ID when you have an unexpected caller •C heck ID by calling the organisation using a number from the phone book or your bill •D on’t be rushed – if they’re genuine they won’t mind coming back another time, when you can have someone with you • You’re legally entitled to a ‘cooling off’ period before work starts – and failure to provide a notice of
cancellation rights is a criminal offence • If you need work done, get three quotes from reputable local tradespeople – ask for recommendations from family or friends • Never give cash upfront • Keep your money in the bank, not at home Please let us know at once if you’re suspicious of a caller. They might not bother you, but others could be more vulnerable. Give us a call on 101 with a description of them and any vehicle. If you feel intimidated or alarmed, call 999 immediately. There’s more information about rogue trading and doorstep crime on South Gloucestershire Council’s website, www.southglos.gov.uk
A wonderful Wizard of Oz at HWA STUDENTS at Hanham Woods Academy staged a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz. Staff were impressed with the efforts that the young people put A MAN and three haveofbeen jailed atfriends, Bristol Crown into the show - andteenagers the audience parents and as wellCourt as for theirfrom part neighbouring in an aggravated burglary in Bryants Hill, Stthe George. children primary schools, appreciated results. Daniel Marshall, 24, ofwere Cromer Road,with Eastville, a 16-year-old More than 50 students involved the production last boy and a 15-year-old who cannot named for reasons, month, from actors andboy, musicians to thebe technical andlegal make-up were convicted of aggravated burglary withwas intent to commit GBH teams, set and costume designers. Dorothy played by Lauren and stealand andthe having a firearm with intent Rickards Wizard by Marinos Stavro.to commit an indictable offence. Many staff were involved, including Mr Joinson, Mrs Bellamy and was given 12props; years’ Mrs imprisonment while two Mrs Marshall Tushingham, set and Rhodes and Missthe Simmonds teenagersMiss bothBarton, receiveddirection jail terms of Miss four years andchoreography. five months. costumes, and Harvey, Another 16-year-old previouslymusical pleaded guilty tosaid: Mrs Hurrell, director, boy andwho Mr Nicholas, director, aggravated burglary to commit GBHall was three “We would like to takewith thisintent opportunity to thank thejailed staff for who years andinvolved five months. have been in the show, all parents and guardians who have The charges relate to aour serious which took a house provided their support pupilsassault but most of all weplace wouldatlike to in Bryants on August 3 last year extremely in which a hard man over was shot and thank all theHill pupils who have worked the last stabbed. three terms for their amazing efforts, well done!”
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA May 6 n Barn dance, Warmley Community Centre, 20 Deanery Road, Warmley, BS15 9JB, 7.30-11pm. In aid of Chernobyl Children's Lifeline. Adults £8, children (under 12) £3. Music and calling by Rob Zikking. Includes supper. Bar available. Ticket only. For information and tickets visit ccll.org.uk/bristol May 12 n Hanham Players spring production: It Runs in the Family by Ray Clooney. 7.30pm at Hanham Community Centre. Tickets from £8. n Hanham Players spring production: It Runs in the Family by Ray Clooney. 7.30pm at Hanham Community Centre. Tickets from £8. May 13 n Annual cake and plant sale in St James Mangotsfield, 10am to noon. Get there early to pick up the best bargains. May 19 & 20 n Pucklechurch Players are presenting two one act comedies at the community centre. For tickets/Information call 0117 937 3105 May 20 & 21 n Hanham Methodist Church Ladies Day Flower Festival,2-4pm Sat and 2-5pm Sun May 20 & 21 n Hanham Scarecrow Trail in the High Street, 10am Sat to 2pm Sun, organised by Friends of Christchurch School May 25 n Meeting, Avon Organic Group, a local group for everyone interested in organic gardening and organic foods, 7-9pm,The Station (in the dance studio), Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG. Talk "Pests & Diseases" with Tim Foster, local author & lecturer. We will be holding our annual plant sale on the night so bring along any spare plants and seedlings too.
All welcome. Visitors £5/Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org / secretaryaog@gmail.com May 27 n 10am-noon, breakfast at Speedwell Methodist Church, BS15 1ES. A full breakfast, or a cuppa and homemade cake. No need to hurry. An opportunity to ask for prayer. All welcome. May 31 n Holiday Club at Speedwell Methodist Church, BS15 1ES 10am-noon, followed by optional lunch. Crafts, refreshments, singing and story. Toys for babies and toddlers. Every child must bring an adult who will remain responsible for them. £1.50 per family and a donation for lunch. All welcome.
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
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Tuesdays 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
Hanham Library What’s On Volunteers Needed South Gloucestershire Libraries are looking for enthusiastic and friendly Summer Reading Challenge volunteers to be part of a national scheme that inspires children to read. You’ll be working as part of the team running “Animal Agents”, Summer Reading Challenge 2017 for primary school aged children. You will spend your time helping children do the
Challenge, talking to them about the books they’ve been reading and helping at a range of activities in the library. You need to be aged 13+. Training will be given. Closing date for applications is 30th June 2017. To find out more and for application forms ask a member of library staff. Mondays (not 29th May) 9:30-10:00 & 11:00-11:30am Bounce & Rhyme
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May, 2017 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 £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.
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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 email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly & relaxed club, but some knowledge of Bridge will be needed - not suitable for complete beginners.
25 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 Yoga Class, Hanham Community Centre, Somerset Room 7-8pm every week. Cost £6 per peson per class. Contact: denise 07814934653. www.devakiyoga. com 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
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n WHAT’S ON 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, 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
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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, 10am-10.55am, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session. Mats and
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Whodunnit? Become a sleuth for a night THE latest theatrical offering by the Kingswood Players promises to put audience's sleuthing skills to the test. Murder...! is directed by Thomas Winchester and involves the arrest of five suspects following a back-stage stabbing. Members of the audience are urged to watch and listen carefully to see if they are able to solve the murder.
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, 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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The show offers something a little bit different with the audience sat around tables, cabaret-style, joining a collection of famous detectives as they investigate the crime. Performances take place on Friday and Saturday May 19 and 20 at Kingswood Community Centre, with evening performances at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets, which include a ploughman's
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. For further information visit: 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, every week. If you like bingo, come and join in our regular Sunday Bingo night. 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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n REVIEW Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games Bristol Hippodrome
IT'S twenty years since Michael Flatley first released his fiendish Irishdancing feet on to the world. This celebratory show is part of a 23-date UK tour, itself part of a global trek lasting several years, with 40 dancers and musicians taking part in very performance. There’s a classic plot of good and evil. A mythical version of magical Eire hosts a holographic flute-playing nymph who weaves the story together; a pair of smiling female fiddle-players play super jigs and reels while strutting across the stage; rainbow faeries perform traditional soft-shoed Irish dance pieces with floaty skirts and incredible high kicks; action-packed dance-off fight scenes occur between Mad Max soldiers (whose random vest-ripping draws whoops from the audience) and sci-fi robots. It didn’t totally make sense but it didn’t matter – as a fun, energetic vehicle to bring these dancers and musicians together on stage, it worked. The two-level staging featured a giant floor-to-ceiling digital screen, showing spectacular scenes of the moon’s surface, rolling hills and rainbows, and devilish roaring fires. Sadly a technical hitch in the second half meant we lost the bottom section – though ironically that made it easier to watch what the dancers were doing. My favourite bits were the big ensemble pieces, the whole cast coming together to deliver foot-stomping energetic rhythms in tight unison or caterpillar-ing from one end of the line to the other, in that straight-armed Irish dance style, beating out un-countable taps per second – impressive, fun and with a few whoops and hollers thrown in. Exactly what you’d expect and hope for. At the end there’s even a special cameo performance by Flatley himself – in fact three of him, dancing against and with each other on the giant screen. Skilful and charismatic - he’s lost none of his fancy footwork. Paul Breeden
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n MESSAGE FROM WESTMINSTER
What a two years it has been! I WANTED to start by thanking local residents for giving me the opportunity to represent you as your local MP over the past seven years. Putting party politics aside, I don’t think there is any greater honour as a MP than getting the chance to serve the area that you were born and grew up in, where your family has always lived. Now I’ve had the opportunity to raise my own family here - at the last election, my daughter Clemmie had just turned eight months, and now, my son Henry has only just turned one. Preparing for an election with a busy family life is certainly a very different experience compared to when I first stood in 2010! But seriously, I could not do my job as an MP without the loving support of my family, and I am especially grateful to my wife Lydia for all the support she has given me, and the sacrifices she has made. While I will be standing again to ask local people to give me the opportunity to serve you again, I wanted to make sure that local residents were aware about what happens when Parliament is dissolved. From May 3, this current Parliament will finish, and I will officially cease to be your MP. The next Parliament will then return after the General Election. This means that by law my constituency office will have to be closed for the General Election period and my Parliamentary email address which many constituents contact me on, will be also closed
Chris Skidmore Kingswood MP until May 3 writes for
Hanham & Longwell Green Voice by Parliamentary authorities. I am still keen to help constituents with any issues or problems that they might want to raise. Please get in touch with me via email at chris@chrisskidmore. com rather than my parliamentary email. My telephone number, 0117 908 1524 will be monitored, and we will return any calls asap. It’s been a real honour serving my local area - once again, thank you, and do get in touch if I can help with anything.
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n BOOK OF THE MONTH Secrets of the Lighthouse Santa Montefiore
When I need a relaxing read with romance and mystery thrown in I always turn to Santa Montefiore, and Secrets of the Lighthouse does not disappoint. How did Caitlin Macausland die at the old lighthouse and does her husband, Conor, know more than he’s admitting? Ellen Trawton comes to Ireland to stay with an aunt in order to escape her own problems but soon finds herself intrigued by the different versions of the tale of Caitlin’s death. When she meets Conor Macausland, Caitlin’s husband, the attraction is instant but is she putting herself at risk by spending time with him? As Ellen finds out more about what really happened the ghost of Caitlin tells us her own story, revealing bits at a time. We are left guessing until the very end when all is made clear. This story is set against a backdrop of the wild but beautiful Irish countryside which helps to create the mysterious setting needed for this tale. As different family secrets are revealed Ellen not only gets to know herself better but also the true story of her past. All is not as it seems in this book! This is an enjoyable page-turner that will keep you wanting more. Julie Hanham Library
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NEUTERING is the general term for the removal of the reproductive organs in cats, dogs and rabbits and is widely regarded as a routine procedure. The most obvious reasons to neuter your pet are to eliminate the risk of unwanted pregnancies and reduce inappropriate sexual behaviour, but there are lots of health benefits too. Top five reasons to neuter your pet: 1. S paying your female pet will stop her from coming into season and eliminates the possibility of unwanted and expensive pregnancies. 2. N eutering can greatly reduce testosterone-driven behaviour in males such as spraying or scent marking and straying from home. 3. Neutering your pet can help to prevent many life threatening cancers and womb infections (e.g. Pyometra) that can be debilitating, painful and costly.
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THE new Kingswood post office branch within the WH Smith shop was welcomed by Chris Skidmore in one of his last acts as an MP in the 2015-17 Parliament. Mr Skidmore visited the post office, which has moved from Hanham Road, and met staff and customers. He said: “I am delighted that Post Office services are being sustained for the Kingswood community. The move to WHSmith means the same services can be continue to be provided and are convenient and accessible for people.” Roger Gale, Post Office’s Sales and Trade Marketing Director, said: “We’re committed to Post Office branches remaining at the heart of communities and we’ve taken action to ensure our services remain sustainable for our Kingswood customers.” The new branch is open from 09.00 until 17.30 Monday to Friday (09.30 opening on Tuesdays) and 09.00 until 12.30 on Saturdays.
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Personal trainer Elliot puts stamina to test PERSONAL trainer Elliot Cooke will put his stamina to the test when he embarks on a gruelling five-day cycle ride to Paris. Elliot is taking a team of seven on his journey to raise money for two charities - the British Heart Foundation and Off the Record Bristol, which helps young adults with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. The 20-year-old, who is based at Impact Gym in Staple Hill, got the bug for charity work after setting up a gym challenge back in November which raised £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support. But he decided he would up the ante by pushing himself even further. Elliot's team mates are Chuck Knight and Andy Li, both from Emersons Green, Louise Towler, from Fishponds, Elliot's brother Alex, from Downend, Dan Brady, from North Common and Adrian Cunnington, from Weston-superMare. Elliot, from Downend, said: "I put the team together straight after my other challenge had finished. I knew everyone on the team before apart from Andy but not many of the others knew each other. I put a post out on Facebook and asked people to email me saying why they wanted to take part. "We've got a real mix of people. Chuck and Andy are very keen cyclists and cycle most days. Louise is training for Ironman so she's a keen cyclist but we're all pretty fit. "I do most of my cycling training at weekends and so far have been doing about 40 miles at a time. I also box and do a lot of training for that. It's a nightmare getting us all together to train so we do a lot of separate rides however we have some set dates coming up where we will all
meet up as a big group." Elliot said it was a group decision to support the British Heart Foundation but he had a personal reason for wanting to raise money for Off the Record Bristol. "I've struggled with mental health and had to use the charity several years ago when I attended cognitive behaviour therapy sessions run by them. I can confidently say the work they do is amazing. It's a small charity but they do a lot of work and offer a lot of services, which is great." The team will leave Impact Gym on June 19 at 7am and will travel to Dover, covering 215 miles and taking two and a half days. They will then relax for the 90 minute ferry ride before starting day three where they will pedal to Berck. After an overnight stay, day four will see the group covering 85 miles to Beauvais before the final stint on day five where they will cycle into Paris, heading for the Eiffel Tower which will serve as their finishing line. Elliot has set up an internet funding page for donations but is also organising a series of events, including raffles and pub quizzes, which will pay for the team's expenses. Elliot said: "I'm also running bootcamps at the gym every Sunday from 10-11am and the money raised will go towards our accommodation. We didn't want to ask people for money which will cover our expenses as we want it all to go to charity." If you would like to donate to the team, please visit https:// mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/ pursuitfitness You can find out more about the charity Off the Record Bristol by visiting www.ofrbristol.org.uk
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n SPOTLIGHT ON BOWLS
KINGSWOOD & Hanham Bowling Club was formed following a newspaper advertisement in a local publication appealing for bowlers and prospective bowlers who would be interested in forming a bowls club to attend a meeting on September 4, 1961 at Kingswood Civic Centre. The club was formed at this meeting but didn’t become an active playing club until the following year with the opening of the bowling green in May 1962. Mr Gordon Gregory was the first chairman and steered the club through the early years. Mr John Channon was the first treasurer and he later went on to become Mayor of Bristol in 1992. Records show that 47 members were listed but it would appear there were only 24 paid up members. From 1963, each club member would have to hold a season ticket for use of the bowling green and as result
Members in fancy dress for a charity fun day of this, the annual subscription for members. The first club dinner was held at the Co-Op in Broadmead (now the Galleries Shopping Centre) and the guest speaker was none other than David Bryant who had recently won the world championships in Australia. In 1963 the club became affiliated to the Gloucester BA and City & County of Bristol BA as well as playing league matches. Over the years the club has catered for bowling at all levels from the afternoon friendlies, competitive games and, of course, social bowling.
The club has flourished into what we have here today and we continue to go from strength to strength. This year we are extremely proud to announce that we have taken on the running of the green and clubhouse from South Gloucestershire Council. The Green is situated at the bottom of Kingswood Park in Hollow Road and has an excellent clubhouse which includes a wellstocked bar, changing rooms and a sunny terrace. In addition to the bowls we also hold a number of social events throughout the year. 2017 has seen us undertake
a complete refurbishment of the clubhouse and we are grateful for the help and support of South Gloucestershire Council with this modernisation which has improved our already superb facilities so that everyone can enjoy the game of lawn bowls. We are a very friendly club and play matches all over Bristol and further afield, like Bath, Yate, Portishead, Melksham, Burnham, Tiverton and Chippenham, to name but a few. New members are always welcome, with or without bowls experience, so why not come along and give it a try? We are holding open day is on Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 28 between 10.30am and 5pm. All you need is a pair of flat shoes, all other equipment will be available for you to use. So come along and see for yourself just how much fun lawn bowls can be. More information about Kingswood & Hanham Bowling Club is available on our website www.khbc.webs.com or on our Facebook page Kingswood & Hanham Bowls Club. Val Molton Honourable secretary
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n GARDENING HI! Welcome to Bristol East Allotments Association. We’d like to tell you a little bit about ourselves. As an Association we are a group of seven allotment sites that vary in size, all are situated within the St George area. Our office and allotment shop, known as the Trading Post are in Nicholas Lane, BS5 8RU, and are open from 9am to 12.30pm Saturdays and Sundays. Whilst the office is available for plot enquiries the shop is always busy serving our allotment holders with a wide range of composts, fertilizers, useful sundries and green manure seeds which many of us use to increase soil fertility, but more on that later in this report. We also welcome others to join us as associate members for a nominal annual fee, which we think can easily be recouped by the savings on your first visit to our shop, why not give us try next time you are passing? So, what are we up to? Well April has been a fantastic month, as our picture above shows with fruit trees coming into full blossom on one of our plots, everyone seems to be planting seed potatoes and greenhouse shelves are filling up with seed trays. But there is some bad news! Apparently, because we’ve had another mild winter slugs are expected to be abundance this summer, 500 billion of them in fact. Yes I did say billion that really is a lot, hope they’re not all on my plot. But nature has a way of helping us gardeners (sometimes). Frogs in our wildlife pond have delivered a plentiful supply of tadpoles during the last few weeks as you can see
in the photo. Hopefully, once these little chaps grow their legs they’ll be off helping us keep the slug population down a little. As many will know, the world’s largest gardening event, Chelsea Flower Show, takes place during the next few weeks. To coincide with this and the extensive coverage of the show on television and BBC Radio Two’s morning programme with Chris Evans, our members at Hillside Allotments agreed it would be the best time to hold a charity plant sale at St Peter’s Hospice shop in the High Street, Hanham. The plot holders have been busy growing a range of flower and veg plants from seed and every penny they raise will go directly to the Hospice. Many traders in Hanham have supported the growers by sponsoring leaflets to advertise the sale which is on Saturday May 27 from 9am. Please call in to the shops in the High Street and pick up a leaflet if you’d like to know more or get in touch with us. And if you can put one of our flyers up on your noticeboard at work or school we’ll get some delivered to you. It looks like the sale could be really popular, so if your garden needs a little inspiration or you want a few veg plants to try your hand at make a note of the date and help support a very worthwhile cause, but be there as early as you can! For most of us, popping down to the allotment means a few a few minutes’ walk or a short drive in the car. So crossing the English Channel for an hour or two on the
plot seems out of the question for most of us! But during a recent shopping trip to France we couldn’t resist stopping off at some nearby allotments after visiting a large supermarket on the outskirts of Calais. Situated in an ideal spot next to an inlet of the English Channel the air at Les Jardins Familiaux was fresh and clean with about 60 plots.
I was met by a local plot holder who was intrigued to say the least why this mad Englishman was peering over the fence at his allotment. ‘Bonjour’ I greeted him. ‘Parlez vous Anglais?’ I asked as unfortunately my French vocabulary is rather limited. ‘Non, Non’ he replied. This is going to be difficult I thought. However, I managed to explain that having an allotment in England I was interested to see their plots and he gladly invited me to take a look around. At least I didn’t get arrested. The soil seemed light and sandy as you might expect being near the sea and the plots appeared to be in pairs which were all bounded by low hedges for protection of plants from the prevailing wind. Each pair of plots had uniformed semi-detached sheds (very des res), mostly with two huge 500L water butts attached, no mains water here. ‘Mes pommes de terre’ my new found friend said as he pointed to his Charlotte potatoes, all
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superbly earthed up and next to his ‘Oignons et carottes’. After I thanked him for his time we started our journey back along the motorway for the ferry back to Dover where many, many more allotments are situated. It’s quite evident our French neighbours are equally keen gardeners. Anyone interested in a day’s shopping in France with a slight twist? As mentioned earlier, many of our members use green manures to improve the structure and fertility of soil, they can also be used as a natural way to blanket cover bare soil and suppress weed growth whilst the ground is not in use rather than use plastic sheeting. Mustard (Agricultural White) for example, is very fast growing reaching as much as 90cm tall and can be sown from March to September. When fully matured the plants are simply cut down, chopped with a spade and dug back into the ground as quickly as possible so the gases it releases will help keep harmful soil diseases down. Alternatively, the abundant lush growth is useful for adding to your compost bin mix. Green Manures are a fascinating subject and worth considering, but we’ve only highlighted one variety here, there are several others for soil improvement which we’ll come back to in later reports, so please keeping checking with us. Just as this letter was being written our asparagus was just coming into harvest and next month we’ll have an update of how successful our crop has been this Spring, so please look out for that. In the meantime if you would like to get in touch with us our email address is beaanews@gmail. com or you can visit us at www. bristoleastallotments.com.
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