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Ice rink plan for Longwell Green EXCITING plans have been unveiled for an ice rink in Longwell Green. A company that supplies pop-up winter skating at venues including The Mall at Cribbs Causeway wants to create a yearround facility in a warehouse on Aldermoor Way. Icescape says the site, close to Majestics Gymnastics and the Flip Out trampolining centre, would make the area a leisure destination, complementing the shopping centre and cafes. Icescape stores its temporary ice rinks in the warehouse but they take up less than half the building, meaning there is space for a 1,674 sq m rink with a cafe open seven days a week. The rink would be open for four years, and would create about 20 full-time jobs. It would fill a gap, as Bristol no longer has a permanent ice rink since the one behind the Colston Hall shut and was demolished to make way for student flats. The plans, which include 42 parking spaces, can be viewed on the South Gloucestershire Council planning website.
Vital pharmacy services at risk Longwell Green pharmacist Jess Williams says Government cuts due next month will put pharmacy jobs and services in jeopardy. PAGES 2&3
Tesco finally says No to Hanham Tesco has abandoned its plans for a supermarket on the former Kleeneze site in Hanham, which it bought in 2003. PAGE 7
BT wants to ring the changes Wearing her medal with pride is eight-year-old Poppy Hartree, a pupil at Hanham Abbots Junior School, who took part in the Bristol Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer's Society
BT wants to get rid of dozens of underused telelphone boxes, including one in Hanham High Street. PAGE 17
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Many months of misery on ring road THE overnight road works on the A4174 between Hanham and Keynsham might have finished – but ring road commuters going in the other direction can expect disruption to their journeys for many months to come. The road surface is being replaced and structural repairs are under way in an attempt to add 20 years to the life of the road, which is carrying increasing amounts of traffic. South Gloucestershire Council has received £15.5 million from the Government's Challenge Fund for the work, which also includes improvements to cycle paths, lighting and footpaths. The night-time closures this month are at the Bromley Heath roundabout, which will be shut westbound from 8pm nightly until November 18 from the Wick Wick roundabout to the Hambrook traffic lights. Drivers are also being warned that a lengthy programme of works is needed on the Bromley Heath viaduct from March next year, which will include carriageway closures. A council report says that without the essential maintenance, which includes waterproofing and repairs to the deck and parapets, the viaduct would be at risks of failure within
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a decade. The Bromley Heath viaduct is the busiest section of the A4174 and carries about 52,000 vehicles a day. This is forecast to rise to 60,000 a day by 2020 because of the thousands of homes being built and job opportunities created. Commuters are also continuing to be affected by work to prepare for the new MetroBus transport network – three routes across the city aimed at reducing journey times and cutting congestion. The creation of a MetroBus link to the M32 near junction 1 at Hambrook has meant the closure for several months of Stoke Lane northbound, which affects hundreds of drivers from Hanham and Kingswood trying to get to work or college on Bristol's north fringe. This has had a massive impact on people living around that area, who are demanding changes. The Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, has promised to investigate. The first MetroBus route is due to open next year but the programme is coming under increasing criticism. Its costs have rocketed to £216 million and a commercial operator for the service has not yet been confirmed.
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Funding cuts threaten vital pharmacy service A PHARMACIST has warned that funding cuts could have devastating consequences on elderly and housebound people living in and around Longwell Green. Jess Williams, who runs Ellacombe Pharmacy in Ellacombe Road, is concerned about government proposals to reduce funding by 12 per cent from December. Pharmacies receive around 90 per cent of their income from money the government pays for dispensing prescriptions. As a business, Ellacombe Pharmacy, which has been serving the community for more than 30 years, says it will have to consider the withdrawal of services to housebound or elderly patients that it currently provides for free. Jess said: "This is an area where a lot of people rely on this service. Some people actually look forward to seeing our delivery driver because sometimes he or she is the only
person they see all week. "The funding cuts will mean it will be a squeeze to try and deliver to our elderly and housebound patients. “My chief worry is that I will have to close and I expect this same risk applies to many pharmacies. As a small independent business we don’t have the financial flexibility to adapt. We need the support of our communities to fight this and to ensure our survival. "For a local independent community pharmacy like ours, the cuts possess a real threat or, at the very least, the need to reduce our services and our staff hours." Longwell Green resident Mary Warner has worked at the pharmacy for 14 years. She said: "Ellacombe Pharmacy is not just a shop but an integral part of the small community that is Longwell Green. "Customers are always treated as friends and most are known by name to us all. A great
number who come to the shop are elderly and have no transport to go further afield. They are provided with a necessary service and the pharmacy fulfils a genuine need. Our delivery service is a lifeline to many. "As a long standing business in Longwell Green, we have seen children become parents who now bring their children to us for medical advice, which is freely and cheerfully given." Negotiations about payments to pharmacies have been taking place over the last year and plans for a £170m cut to the pharmacy budget this year were delayed after 2m people signed a petition opposing the change. The government has announced that the cuts will be imposed on pharmacies across England from December 1, 2016. More than 1.5 million people visit pharmacies every day, seeking advice, medication and treatment. Funding will fall from £2.8bn to £2.63bn as part of a drive to
find £22bn of savings across the NHS by 2020. This will be followed with further cuts in 2017/18 which would take funding down to £2.59 billion. Jess said the government's timing was particularly bad. "After a lot of rhetoric about how pharmacies should help relieve pressure on the NHS, the government is asking us to scale back in December when the winter pressures are greatest. "As a pharmacy fully committed to meeting the local needs in our community, this is a real slap in the face." A Department for Health spokesman said it is investing £112m to put 1,500 pharmacists in GP surgeries but many independent pharmacies provide an accessible medical service, open for long hours and at weekends. The ongoing petition against the cuts can be found by visiting: https://speakout.38degrees.org. uk/campaigns/1478
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A TEENAGER who has battled a brain tumour has donated a signed Liverpool FC shirt for auction to raise money for child cancer patients. Liam Bermingham, from Kingswood, a big fan of the Premiership side, was given the shirt when he visited Anfield last year and met the manager and captain at the time, Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard, and some of the players. He has now given it to the Jack Banks Star Tribute Fund, part of the Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal for Bristol Children's Hospital. The shirt, signed by every member of the 2015 team apart from Coutinho, is being sold by silent auction, with bids closing on November 11. Liam, a student at St Brendan's Sixth Form College, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at Christmas 2014, when he was 15. After surgery and radiotherapy treatment, Liam's tumour disappeared and he
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fund, which was set up by Jack's family and has raised almost £170,000 for the hospital over the last eight years. Jack's mum Paula said she was very grateful to Liam and all the fund's supporters, whose donations have funded a new conservatory and playroom at the hospital and are now going towards refurbishing the ten isolation rooms where bone marrow transplant patients spend their time. The fund also pays for Captain Jack's treasure chests – pirate-themed toyboxes of gifts for children undergoing unpleasant treatments. • To bid for the Liverpool shirt, or for a Wasps shirt signed by England Rugby's Joe Launchbury, email Paula at rbbr21876@aol.com by midnight on November 11. Remember to include your bid, full name and contact details (email or mobile). Paula will contact the winners by Sunday November 13. Bidding starts at £50.
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Magic! Claudia's tricks work a treat A BEWITCHING performance by Longwell Green's Claudia Fragapane and her partner propelled the pair to the top of the leaderboard in the Halloween edition of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Their American smooth to Black Magic by Little Mix on the popular Saturday night show, earned them nines across the board from the four judges. Craig Revel Horwood said the dance, in which gymnast Claudia had the role of a teenage witch who turned her partner into a frog, was dynamic, while Darcey Bussell rated it spectacular.
Len Goodman described the performance as spellbinding and Bruno Tonioli said it was wonderful. Claudia, who turned 19 on October 24, told the Spooktacular show's hosts that her success was due to the
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Tesco abandons plan for store on Kleeneze land SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has confirmed it no longer has plans build a store at the former Kleeneze site in Hanham. The land will now be sold and speculation has already begun that the site will be used for housing to meet the district's shortfall. Tesco had been battling to develop the derelict site in Anstey's Road since it purchased it back in 2003. Residents mounted a high-
profile campaign against the proposed new store, saying the site, surrounded by narrow roads, was not suitable. They were also concerned about the effect it would have on traders in the High Street. Despite this Tesco bulldozed on, revising plans until permission was finally granted in 2012 for a 2,918sq m store with 228 parking spaces. Since then the community has been left wondering 'Will they,
£300m Mall expansion COUNCILLORS have given the green light to plans for a £300m investment in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. It is expected to bring up to 3,000 jobs and boost economic prosperity in the region. The scheme includes more than 35,000 square metres of retail floor space, leisure, and hotel and restaurant facilities alongside a new multi-storey car park, an events plaza and up to 150 residential apartments, and a new bus station . The council will now refer the decision to the Secretary of State who has 21 days to approve it or 'call it in'.
won't they?' after building work failed to materialise. When it was announced in 2014 that Tesco had seen the worst sales performance in a decade, people assumed the company would abandon plans to build in Hanham. However in early 2015, Tesco boss Dave Lewis said the store would still go ahead despite plans to halt 49 planned developments across the country. Now Tesco has confirmed it is finally pulling out and will sell the land. A Tesco spokesman said: “Following a detailed review we have taken the very difficult decision not to proceed with our planned Hanham superstore. “This decision was not taken lightly and we realise that many people locally will be disappointed. We are grateful for the support that has been shown for our plans over the years and our priority now will be to ensure the site is sold so that it can play a positive part in Hanham’s future development.”
Lidl 'committed' to Co-Op site PLANS for a Lidl store in Kingswood could be decided this month. The budget food chain wants to demolish the empty Co-Op in Halls Road and build a bigger store with car parking. The proposals include 200 car parking spaces, including 10 disabled and 10 parent and toddler bays. Councillors were due to visit the site last Friday ahead of a meeting on November 17 when the application will be discussed. A spokesman for South Gloucestershire Council said: ""The application is due to appear before the Development Control (East) Committee on November 17 where the application will be discussed by councillors and possibly determined." Despite some speculation
Asda says sorry for checkout 'gremlin'
CUSTOMERS have been thanked for their patience after a card reader glitch led to long queues at check outs in Asda. The Longwell Green store penned a note to visitors on a board outside, blaming the problems on a 'gremlin'. The breakdown, on Sunday October 30, caused chaos across the country when the stores' card machine system for accepting payments failed to work. The technical issue has now been resolved and Asda has apologised for the inconvenience caused to customers.
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Repairs to mill start URGENT repairs are now taking place to repair a leaking roof at the 18th century Grade II listed Willsbridge Mill. The Community Refresh group, which took on the running of the mill three years ago, has won a grant of more than £34,000 from Cory Environmental for a new roof on the barn along with the required match funding of £3,000 raised by local donations. Work on the barn is due to start this month and should be finished before Christmas. The café at the Mill will continue to operate during the repairs and the group hopes to have a Christmas shop open for business in the Mill by December. For opening times go to http://wmcr.org.uk
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A choir from Britain's biggest WI will hit prime time TV this month. Jam Hot, a spin-off from Bromley Heath WI Community Choir, are competing in Gareth Malone's latest BBC series. You can catch them in
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n NEWS CONCERNS over parking have been raised following plans to relocate Kingswood’s Crown Post Office. The Post Office wants to move the branch in Hanham Road into W H Smith in Kings Chase shopping centre. But the nearest car park is fee paying with tariffs ranging from 60p for one hour to £5 for four hours or more. At the moment the charges still apply to Blue Badge holders. Pensioner Hugh Steele, a volunteer driver for Kingswood Community Transport, said he was concerned how the elderly and disabled would manage. Hugh, who lives in Longwell Green, said: "People would have to park in one of the free car parks then walk to the shopping centre. That's not an issue if you are fit and mobile but it could be difficult for disabled people or the elderly. I don't see why they should have to pay for car parking." Currently people visiting the Hanham Road Post Office can park for free at the nearby council-run car parks.
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How will disabled people get to new post office? Under the plans, which are part of an ongoing modernisation of the Post Office network, the branch at W H Smith will keep the same services and staff as the Hanham Road branch. Hours will also remain the same - Monday to Friday 9am5.30pm and Saturdays 9am12.30pm. If approved, the move will go ahead in February 2017. Labour councillors said the new location should help increase trade at the shopping centre but hoped free parking for Blue Badge holders could be negotiated. The sorting and parcel collection office, next to the Hanham Road Post Office, will stay in its existing location. Post Office spokeswoman Melanie Corfield said: "We have had feedback about car parking which will be carefully
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Action on waste lorries DRIVERS of waste lorries have been stopped on the A4174 Avon Ring Road and shown how to better secure their loads. The campaign by Avon and Somerset Police and South Gloucestershire Council has been hailed as a success. Enviro-crime officers stopped 65 vehicles, from flatbed trucks to bulk waste freight containers, for potential offences during the week-long operation. Most drivers were given verbal advice on securing waste; six operators will be given further advice and one caseis being investigated. Councillor Heather Goddard, pictured, chair of the Environment and Community Services Committee, said: “We also have to close off parts of this busy road at certain times of the year in order to carry out the clean-up operation safely, which can lead to major disruption for motorists so I am pleased to see our warnings are being heeded.�
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Parish councils urged to fund library hours CAMPAIGNERS are calling on parish councils to fund additional opening hours in Hanham Library if the proposed cuts in staffing go ahead next year. Save Hanham Library members addressed both Hanham and Hanham Abbots Parish Councils last week, urging them to find money from their funds to support the facility. They were due to stage a protest outside the library on November 5 and members were also expected to attend a national demo in London in support of libraries. The group also wants as many people as possible to attend a public meeting at Kingswood Library on November 10 at 7pm to find out more about the council's plans to cut staffed opening hours at all the district's libraries, including Hanham, Cadbury Heath and Kingswood,
while using a swipe card system to enable users to access the libraries out of hours. This system, known as Open Plus, is being trialled at Bradley Stoke Library and the council is carrying out a consultation exercise before it makes a final decision in the New Year. Abi Unwin, of Save Hanham Library, told Hanham Parish Council that Hanham was the fourth most used library in South Glos yet was having the worst cuts imposed - 37 per cent. "We see this as retaliation against our community for speaking up," she said. "Open Plus is a vehicle for enabling cuts, until there is nothing left, while pretending that the situation is getting better. Hanham Library will gradually become an unstaffed, unused building and before we know it, it will be gone if we do not act now."
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n NEWS RESIDENTS came out in force to celebrate the opening of a new £80,000 play area at Troopers Hill Field. The colourful event included a procession led by Avon Glen Pipes and Drums which wound its way from the historic Troopers Hill Chimney. The fenced play area, built over a four week period in September and October, followed a long process of consultation and fundraising by Friends of Troopers Hill. They were supported by a small group of parents and Bristol Parks, which managed the work. Boasting a four-seater 'springer', climbing wall, activity trail, wooden train with tracks, the fenced play area has already proved a huge hit with youngsters from the area. There is also a memory swing where an adult and child can swing together facing each other as well as 'talking flowers' that children can use to talk to each other. Further attractions include low benches and a grass area
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with mounds for picnics or active play. Among the guests were members of the neighbourhood police team who had supported the application for funding for the park. Sergeant Darren Warr said: "It was great to see so many local people out enjoying the new play equipment. The smiles on
children’s faces said it all. "There was a real need for a play park here and I’m pleased we were able to play a small part in helping to make it happen. Neighbourhood police teams are part of their communities and we will always do what we can to support local initiatives which can help to prevent crime and keep communities safe."
The Friends of Troopers Hill secured funding from a range of partners including the St George Neighbourhood Partnership, Veolia Environmental Trust and Suez Communities Trust (formerly known as SITA Trust when project first started). The play area was designed and installed by Wicksteed Playgrounds.
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SBL Academy hosts Jodrell Bank Day AN exhibition opens this month in celebration of the astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell, who was born in Oldland Common. A blue plaque commissioned by Bitton Parish Council for his birthplace in West Street will be unveiled on Saturday November 12, before the opening of the exhibition in St Anne’s Church Hall. The exhibition will feature information about the scientist put together by children from schools in the parish, with the help of the education team from Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, where the radio telescope built by Sir Bernard is still in use today. Children from five primary schools - Cherry Garden, The Meadows, Redfield Edge, St Anne’s and St Barnabas joined the students of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy for an inspirational day of activities with the team. They also had the chance to meet Sir Bernard’s daughter Judy Spence. Each of the schools has studied a specific area of Sir Bernard’s career, including his work on aircraft radar in World War Two, his development of the Lovell Telescope in the 1950s, his contributions in the Cold War and his international space research, as well as his early years and his life and hobbies until his death in 2011 at the age of 98.
SBL Academy students Charlotte Kington, Abbie Thomson and Poppi Carter, Alfie Webb and Harrison Weeks Arpana Vaid, science teacher at the academy, said the project was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn how Sir Bernard helped discover more about the origins of the universe, and about his role in the early space race. “It was a privilege to work with the Jodrell Bank team and to meet Sir Bernard’s daughter,” said Ms Vaid, who has a masters degree in astrophysics. “The students are really excited to learn about mysterious radar echoes, meteors and cosmic
radiation.” Students at SBL are also involved in the HiSparc project with the University of Bristol, in which they track cosmic rays using a detector on the school roof. Charlotte Kington, 12, said: “We can monitor the cosmic rays using a laptop, which Sir Bernard Lovell could not do.” Marley Toghill, 13, said: “I have learned lots of new things from the Jodrell Bank team.” Judy Spence said her father would have been delighted to see
that his work was continuing to inspire students and to know that he was being commemorated in his home village. “I used to come here to visit my grandparents and I visited the school with Daddy. It is a lovely feeling coming back,” she said. The exhibition in St Anne’s Church Hall in Barry Road will be open from 2-4pm on the Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday November 13. It will then be on display at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy.
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'Thanks, your quick action saved my life'
FORMER Wellsway School headteacher John Smith owes his life to one of his ex-pupils and one of the school’s current sixthformers. Mr Smith, 74, had a cardiac arrest while swimming at Keynsham Leisure Centre in July, but thanks to the swift actions of Paul Denner and Chris Whittaker and their colleagues he has made an excellent recovery. “I am so grateful to everyone who helped us so magnificently,” said Mr Smith, from Saltford. “Without them, I wouldn’t be here.” The drama happened one morning when Mr Smith was having his regular swim, something he had done almost every day since he recovered from bypass surgery 22 years ago following heart failure. Chris, 18, was on an early shift as a lifeguard when he noticed that Mr Smith, who was swimming towards the deep end, was sinking. He pressed the alarm, dived in and, with the help of other swimmers and his colleague Becky Dando, who had called the emergency services, pulled Mr Smith to the side. General manager Steve Williams and duty manager Paul, who recognised Mr Smith because he had taught him at Wellsway, began CPR and then used the centre’s defibrillator.
Student and lifeguard Chris Whittaker with former Wellsway head teacher John Smith, who had a cardiac arrest while swimming cardiac resuscitation device were “He wasn’t breathing,” said fitted, he was allowed home. Chris. “It took three shocks to Chris, who is studying for get a heartbeat. By that time the A levels in PE, psychology, busiparamedics had arrived. They ness and maths at Wellsway and were here within three minutes.” aims to go to university to read Mr Smith was taken by ambusports management, swam for lance to The Hawthorns in KeynKeynsham Swimming Club when sham, where he was transferred he was younger and has had a to the air ambulance then flown weekend and holiday job at the to the Bristol Royal Infirmary. leisure centre for two years. He After treatment in intensive care, lives with his parents Teresa and the cardiac unit and a cardiology David in Saltford, coincidenward, during which a stent and a
tally around the corner from Mr Smith and his wife Diana. “I had seen him swimming but I did not know who he was,” said Chris. “It is weird seeing how healthy he looks again now. “You do all the lifesaving training but you never expect that you will have to do it for real. I wouldn’t want to do it again!” Nevertheless, it paid off – the air ambulance team commended the leisure centre staff for the exemplary way they dealt with the emergency. Mr Smith is also full of praise: “I feel I have been extremely fortunate. Everybody who cared for me has been absolutely brilliant. If they had not acted so quickly, I might have had brain damage.” Mr Smith, an English teacher who returned to Wellsway to teach theatre studies part time after his heart failure in 1994, had the chance to thank Chris in person at the launch of Wellsway’s 60th anniversary celebrations earlier in the autumn. It was also a chance for him to be reunited with some of the school’s other ex-headteachers and some former colleagues. Wellsway 60 organiser Louise Riddoch said: “It is always a pleasure to welcome John back to the school and it was lovely for him to be able to meet Chris. We are all very proud of Chris for what he did.”
Teenagers get a taste of career options STUDENTS from a number of South Gloucestershire secondary schools and academies got a taste of their future employment prospects at the annual Ambitions careers event. It was held at South Gloucestershire & Stroud College’s WISE Campus in Stoke Gifford last month and gave the teenagers access to 120 local and national employers along with staff from colleges and universities. Ambitions is organised by South Gloucestershire Council, the University of the West of England and South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) and has been running for nine years. Chair of South
Gloucestershire Council, Councillor Erica Williams, pictured, attended the event. She said: “Ambitions is an inspiration for young people and equips them with the essential
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of Schools Engagement at SGS College, added: “South Gloucestershire and Stroud College were pleased to be the hosts 'Ambitions 2016' at their WISE campus this year for the first time, having been partners of this flagship event from its inception in 2008. It was a delight to hear many South Glos students gasping with amazement at the talents of tap dancers showcasing their talent for London’s West End stages, or going hands-on operating a drone for the Royal Air Force. More than 2,000 students are returning to schools after half term with a better grasp of what GCSE and post 16 subject choices to study in pursuit of new-found career possibilities.”
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Steffanie proves it's never too late to return to learning
STEFFANIE James, from Cadbury Heath, has been named South Gloucestershire’s Learner of the Year after her success in completing maths studies through the community learning service. Steffanie, who was praised for the commitment she put in to her course, is now studying a creative writing course in Kingswood. She was one of the successful learners who attended a recent South Gloucestershire Council event aimed at helping employers recognise the benefits of taking on people who have taken part in community learning. The courses can be based at workplaces and targeted to employers’ needs. Community learning also provides courses with elements of job coaching to individuals including English, maths, IT skills and improving their self-confidence. There is
even a course on knitting to help improve communication as well as crafting skills. It also runs family learning courses to help parents and children have fun with words and numbers. These take place in a school setting so that parents can also learn together with their children. Soraya Young, deputy head
teacher at Coniston Primary School in Patchway, said: “The family learning events have helped build community spirit within the school Parents and children have spent quality time together, engaged in fun learning activities, something they might not have done otherwise.” Councillor Jon Hunt, chairman of South Gloucestershire’s Children, Adults and Health Committee, said: “Last year around 1,000 people attended community learning courses in South Gloucestershire. The wide range of topics aims to help people grow in confidence, improve their literacy and numeracy skills and help them progress to further learning or employment." Courses are aimed at people aged 19 and over. More information at www.southglos. gov.uk/communitylearning or telephone 01454 864613.
Junior Parkrun anyone? PLANS for a Junior Parkrun in Page Park, Staple Hill, have had the thumbs up from both residents and the Friends' group. The proposed course would start at the Clocktower and head towards the perimeter at South View. Children would then run two loops and return up the main central avenue for the finish. The scheme would form part of parkrun UK, an international voluntary network which works with communities to organise weekly parkruns in open spaces across the UK. If given the go-ahead the free 2km parkrun would take place each Sunday at 9am and would be open to all children aged four to 14 and their parents or carers. There are already junior parkruns at Little Stoke, Windmill Hill and Kingsweston House, with another planned for Eastville Park.
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Don't miss flu jabs NOW is the best time to get vaccinated for the flu (influenza). It takes about two weeks after vaccination to gain optimal protection. The flu virus changes every year, you need to have a yearly jab against the latest strain. Whilst no vaccine offers 100% protection, the seasonal flu vaccine has an excellent safety record. The flu vaccine contains inactivated viruses so it cannot cause flu. Remember: Antibiotics cannot help with the flu. Old fashioned flu remedies stories abound, with no proven proficiency I must reiterate. The FREE NHS flu vaccination is available in Ellacombe Pharmacy for any one in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the
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Phone boxes are up for adoption THE number's up for several phone boxes in our area because so many of us now use mobiles. BT is proposing to remove 93 kiosks across South Gloucestershire that are deemed unnecessary. However, if you want to rescue a heritage red telephone box for your community, you can 'adopt' it for just £1. That's what has happened in Shortwood, where the kiosk now houses a defibrillator and is surrounded by an attractive garden area. In other parts of the country, residents have turned phone boxes into libraries, information centres and art galleries. Some kiosks are also used to house
cash machines, while others are sold to private buyers. The phone boxes at risk of removal include some where according to BT figures, no calls have been made in the last 12 months. Among these are the kiosks at Court Farm Road in Longwell Green and those in Station Road and Holly Hill Road in Kingswood. Others set for removal include those in West Court Drive, Orchard Boulevard and High Street, Oldland Common; Grimsbury Road, London Road in Warmley, which have each seen fewer than ten calls in the year. The box in Hanham High Street, from which 125 calls were
made, is on the list Notices have been posted on all the threatenened kiosks. The full list is available online and people have until November 7 to send comments to BT. South Gloucestershire Council will then make an initial decision on which should stay and which go. Days may be The public will have four weeks numbered to comment on that before the for the phone final decision. boxes in Court Payphones that are still in Farm Road, left, frequent use, are considered to and Hanham meet a social need, or are near High Street, suicide or accident blackspots, above right, as BT rings the will not be removed. The council's consultation changes document says: “Overall use
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Exercise on prescription axed
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Attraction scoops award A POPULAR Keynsham farm park has been named one of the region’s top three large attractions. The Douglas family’s Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park scooped bronze in the Large Attraction of the Year category at the 2016/17 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards. Avon Valley made it to the shortlist after three stages of judging, including looking at the attractions’ websites, online reviews, and social media and making “mystery visitor” inspections. The Keynsham attraction was up against The Roman Baths and the National Trust’s Tyntesfield, which took gold and silver respectively. Doug Douglas said: “I’m so incredibly proud of my team. I hope those who visit the park enjoy making as many memories here as I had as a child, and my daughter is making now.”
DOCTORS in the Hanham area will no longer be able to prescribe free exercise to help inactive people manage health conditions. South Gloucestershire Council has scrapped the Exercise on Prescription scheme because of budget pressures. The decision to drop it was taken at the Adults, Children & Health Committee after councillors were told that although the service had good initial short term results, there was no evidence that it resulted in a sustained longer term increase in physical activity for the majority of patients. A notice on the council website states: “The existing model of delivery and management of the service is no longer sustainable and we do not
have the capacity to manage the volume of referrals.” Responsibility for public health was transferred from the NHS to councils a few years ago. Labour’s Councillor Gareth Manson said this meant public health was falling victim to austerity measures. “South Gloucestershire’s Conservatives are not protecting the Public Health budgets, which will have been cut by 35 per cent since 2013. The popular Exercise on Prescription scheme is just the latest sorry casualty of Tory Government cuts and Tory Council decisions.” The council’s Sport Pound programme, which provides vouchers for people returning to exercise, is not affected by the cut, as it is funded by Sport England.
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OVEMBER is always one of the most important months in a MP's calendar: not only is Parliament in full swing, Remembrance Sunday is one of the dates that every of member of Parliament attempts to ensure that full respect is paid to those locally who gave their lives so that we might enjoy our freedoms today. I will be attending services at Warmley, Hanham and Kingswood. I am always truly humbled to attend each service, particularly to speak to those veterans who fought in the Normandy landings; their courage and strength is remarkable. I cover two local British Legions, as does this magazinethe Bitton and Oldland Branch, which fundraises and sells poppies at Asda Longwell Green, and the Kingswood and Hanham Branch, which sells poppies at Kingswood Shopping Centre. Please do go along to speak with either: and thank you once again for your support locally, which raises tens of thousands for supporting veterans. IT'S a time to start preparing for next year too. At the start of the month I took my young daughter, Clemmie, to help Longwell Green Women’s Institute plant spring bulbs in the Millennium Garden opposite Longwell Green Primary School, in celebration of the Queen's 90th birthday. The ladies were so welcoming and did such a great job - Clemmie thoroughly enjoyed it. I know the group are looking for extra volunteers, so if anyone would like to help out in future then please do get in contact with me and I can put you in contact with the group.
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Stephen backs £2m appeal HANHAM'S Stephen Merchant is backing Southmead Hospital Charity's £2 million Prostate Cancer Care Appeal. The aim is to fund two new surgical robots to carry out lifesaving surgery on men with prostate cancer. Thousands of men have already benefited from operations with the current robot but the new models will update A NEW system of getting hold of council cash for community projects has been launched. The initiative, called Member Awarded Funding (MAF), replaces the old system where councillors voted on funding requests at the authority's now defunct Area Forum meetings. Under the MAF scheme, all 70 South Gloucestershire councillors will be allocated an equal amount of funding to spend on particular projects this year the amount is £3,000 each. Councillors will have the option to award all their annual funding to a single organisation or initiative, or divide it among a number of groups. They will also be able to combine their individual fund with other councillors in order to provide greater support to a particular scheme. The minimum award is £250. Funding can be used to make a contribution to a community project or as a grant to voluntary, community or social enterprise group or town and parish council.
the current technology and enable more men to undergo lifesaving surgery. Robotic surgery is much better for the patients – it’s more accurate, less invasive, and patients recover from it much more quickly. Southmead Hospital is one of the largest urological centres in the country and is at the forefront of prostate cancer research. North Bristol NHS
Trust is a centre of excellence for robotic surgery training. Visitors to the hospital were able to try out a Da Vinci surgical robot in the main atrium of the Brunel building on November 1. Stephen Merchant, pictured in an appeal T-shirt, also presented a one-off Crystal Maze programme last month for Stand Up to Cancer.
A new way to gain funds for your community projects It can also be used to secure delivery of additional council services or services from other public sector organisations such as grass cutting or ground maintenance. The new system has provoked outcry from the council's Labour group who claim it 'discriminates' against hardworking councillors who are active in their wards. Councillors who have a formal role on a community group, or who sit on boards which represent community groups, are legally precluded from donating grants to those groups. This has recently caused a problem in the Staple Hill ward when the two councillors were unable to make an award to the annual Christmas on the Hill festival. Robust criteria is in place to ensure funding is
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Do you have a neighbourhood project that needs support? BEFORE starting your application for a Member award, you should contact your local councillor to discuss your proposal. For projects and schemes in Hanham contact: Councillor June Bamford, email june.bamford@southglos.gov.uk Councillor Heather Goddard, email heather.goddard@southglos. gov.uk Councillor John Goddard, email john.goddard@southglos.gov.uk For projects and schemes in Longwell Green contact: Councillor Christine Price, email christine.price@southglos.gov. uk Councillor Toby Savage, email toby.savage@southglos.gov.uk
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Marvin joins in to celebrate Diwali THE Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees joined Bristol’s Hindu community to celebrate Diwali. He attended the biggest festival in the Hindu calendar at the Bristol Hindu Temple in Church Road along with hundreds of worshippers. Diwali, also known as “the festival of lights”, is a colourful celebration of music feasting and decorations. The temple also used the occasion to officially open to the public after its period of renovation. Shiv Sama, a member of the temple said: “It was great to meet Marvin and celebrate Diwali with all the family and friends and our guests. We also celebrated with some fireworks” Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, at the Hindu temple for the festival of lights Pictures: Colin Moody
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Hanham trick or treaters Amelie Thomas, Ellie Burnham and Emily Cox joined in the fun at Halloween. The trio dressed up in scary costumes as they celebrated All Hallows' Day.
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MP Chris Skidmore with daughter Clemmie and members of Longwell Green WI ELLACOMBE Road is set to look a picture next spring after ladies from Longwell Green WI planted spring bulbs on Millennium Square. They were joined by MP Chris Skidmore who brought along his two-year-old daughter Clemmie. Chris said: "Thanks to Longwell Green WI for taking such a proactive role in making the local area look beautiful - I will look forward to taking Clemmie down to see the flowers in spring." The bulbs were planted in celebration of the Queen's 90th birthday. Longwell Green WI, which is approaching its 60th birthday, is always looking for new members. The group meets at Longwell Green Community Centre from 7.30-10.00pm, every third Friday of the month. For details call 0117 986 4782.
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'I just want to see son's first Christmas' NEIGHBOURS have rallied round to support a Fishponds father-of-two who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. James Moore has been told by doctors there is nothing they can do to save him and have given him just months to live. As his wife Zed and their two children, Pipin, six, and six-month-old Elfric, adjust to facing a future without James, neighbours and friends have started fundraising to support the family. In less than one month, a JustGiving page started by neighbour Jodie Hedges has reached more than ÂŁ3,300 which will help towards funeral costs as well as enabling the family to spend some days out together. James, 52, had initially been given the all-clear after enduring radiotherapy and chemotherapy to treat throat cancer. But in September, just 10 weeks after the all-clear, the cancer returned. This time the tumour was aggressive and doctors have not been able to give James the reassurance that he will live to see Elfric celebrate his first birthday. The family moved from Easton to Fishponds last summer after purchasing a house which needed total modernisation. As James worked as a carpenter, the plan was that he would do as much of the required renovations as possible to keep costs down. Three-weeks after getting their keys, the couple, to their joy, discovered Zed was pregnant with their much-longed for second child. At the start of Zed's second trimester, James developed a painful lump in his throat. Zed, 42, said: "We first thought it was nothing so waited a while for it to go. James then went to the GP and was given various diagnostic tests. "When I was 26-weeks pregnant, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. They said 'It's fine, we've got this. The treatment is awful but it's going to be ok'." During the course of his radiotherapy and chemotherapy, James became unable to
James, Zed, Pipin and Elfric are treasuring every moment they have left together
speak or eat and had a tube fitted through his stomach to enable him to take food. An MRI scan and ultrasound investigation revealed the cancer had gone, however James was still sick from ensuing heart problems and infections, which left his immune system vulnerable. Then, just 10 weeks after getting the all-clear, James started coughing up blood - he was then told he had a 4cm tumour in his throat which was aggressive. Zed, who uses a wheelchair due to a right lower leg amputation when she was five and a spine disease, said: "At that point we were told it was terminal and there was nothing they could do. They said he wasn't even well enough to have palliative chemotherapy. I had Elfric on my lap, who had just turned five-months, and I asked them if James would see our son's first birthday. They said 'Let's aim for Christmas'."
Zed, who is on maternity leave from her job in the NHS, said the family has been overwhelmed by the kindness of others who want to raise money so they can continue to renovate the house, take days out together and pay for James's funeral. "I have James terminally ill in bed 22 hours a day, a six-year-old, a baby and a house with plaster everywhere and a kitchen half done. We used all our savings to buy the house and don't even have the money for a funeral. "We have been honest with Pipin and he is very sad that his daddy is going to die. He goes to Glenfrome Primary School and they have been outstanding. The love, care, support and attention that they are giving to Pip is amazing. "There is a lot of love in our house and a desire to enjoy what we can. There's lots of hugs and we tell each other never to forget how much they are loved. We're just helping each other to get through it. "It's limited what James can do so it's difficult to plan things. We can't go out of the country for a holiday because insurance would be prohibitive but we'd like to do some nice train trips and see some of the countryside." Zed said the family has been moved by the kindness of others. "Jodie is the kindest, most caring person you could wish to meet. She has time for everybody and is an amazing friend." Jodie said: "I just like to treat people how I'd like to be treated and if I see someone needs help then I try to help as much as I can. Zed is amazing in every way. Given that she has her own health struggles, she just keeps going and going. Although the family has had such devastating news, Zed is still trying to do as much as she can so it doesn't affect their boys as much. She's an inspiration." You can make a donation to the Moore family via Jodie's JustGiving page: https:// www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jodiehedges
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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA 13 & 15 November
n Craft Exhibition- Thurs 13thSat 15th October. Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN Huge range of craft supplies plus demonstrations, workshops and more £8.00 adult/£7.00 concessions/Children under 16 free www.Craft4Crafters.co.uk Ticket Line: 0345 3040222
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n Find out more about growing organically Avon Organic Group Meeting at The Dance Studio, The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG Thursday 24.11.16 7pm to 9pm Speaker Maggi Brown former head of Education, Garden Organic – subject: Fruit Growing contact secretaryaog@gmail.com
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n Family Portraits at Hanham Library: Are you looking for ideas for those Christmas presents? Hanham Photographic Society will be running a family portrait session in Hanham Library on the evening of the Hanham Christmas Fayre. They will be taking pictures between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, so why not pop in for a photo shoot? No booking is required so just turn up on the evening. Throughout the evening in the library, there will also be free craft activities for children, musical entertainment and a large book sale table. Refreshments will be served for a small charge. The Library will be open until 8.30pm so come in and use the computers or browse the shelves.
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n Longwell Green Netball, Longwell Green Community Centre, 6.15pm - 8.45pm, every week. Training times: Juniors (under 14s approx) 6.15pm 7.15pm; Seniors 7.15pm - 8.45pm
For further information: Contact Sandra (Secretary) 0117 957 2588 or Sara 0117 947 7963 n Jazzercise Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm, every week For further information contact Carole Loughlin caroleloughlin@hotmail.com n Longwell Green Music Society, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Fortnightly. The club meet every fortnight on a Monday evening to listen to a range of good recorded music from Bach to Gershwin. Contact Sheila Hufford Telephone 0117 932 3141. n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Hall, Elbow 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 WI, Hanham Community Centre, Gloucester Room , first Monday of every month, 10.30am-noon. Contact Moira Mitchell on 0117 9353299. 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 WI , Hanham Community centre, Wessex Suite, 1.30pm-4pm, every second Monday, please contact
Moira Mitchell on 07813140691. 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 We have three mats each with two teams of 4 players, and we play 'just for fun' so why not come along and join in. 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
Tuesday
n Art Class, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-12, every week in the coffee Lounge. Watercolour & Drawing with Fran McGarry. Have fun in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. All abilities very welcome. Just come along to one of our sessions or call for further information. Materials are supplied for the first two classes. Free tea, coffee & biscuits. £8 per session (10% discount when booking 4+ sessions) n Handprints Mother and Toddler Group, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-12, every week in Orton Room. Contact Jodie Simms on 07976 093004. n Badminton, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm4pm, every week. For further information: Contact Janet, 0117 932 3643 n The Tuesday Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 2pm-4pm, every week. £3 and refreshments are available. For further information contact Pauline, 0117 932 2553. n Tuesday Stroke Club, Longwell
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WHAT IT IS WHERE IT IS WHEN IT IS in no more than 40 words: email us at: news@hanhamand longwellgreenvoice.co.uk or call us on 07919199565 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, Longwell Green Community Centre, 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
Hanham Library What’s On Family Portraits at Hanham Library: Friday December 2 Are you looking for ideas for those Christmas presents? Hanham Photographic Society will be running a family portrait session in Hanham Library on the evening of the Hanham Christmas Fayre. They will be taking pictures between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, so why not pop in for a photo shoot? No booking is required so
just turn up on the evening. The finished pictures will be 8” x 6” and cost £5 each. Throughout the evening in the library, there will also be free craft activities for children, musical entertainment and a large book sale table. Refreshments will be served for a small charge. The Library will be open until 8.30pm so come in and use the computers or browse the shelves.
Hanham Library November Events Mondays 9.30-10 & 11-11.30am Bounce & Rhyme Tuesdays 9.30-10am Story & Rhyme Time Thursdays 2.15-2.45pm Storytime 17th Oct - 28th Nov World War 1 Display Sat 5th & 19th Nov 10am11am Bookwurms (for teens aged
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November, 2016 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, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 6pm-7pm, every week. Cost £5 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966373089. 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. Free. Come along for tea and cake and support. All welcome.
Wednesday
n Dementia Group, Longwell
Green Community Centre, 10.3012pm, Every week. n Longwell Green Probus Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am. 1st Wednesday of each month. Fully and semi retired men welcome for fellowship and activities and coffee. Contact Brian on 0117 9604 124. n Longwell Green Probus Club, Longwell Green Community Centre, 12pm. 3rd Wednesday of each month. Fully and semi retired men welcome for fellowship and activities and lunch. Contact Brian on 0117 9604 124. n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 12.30-4.30pm, Every Week. For further information please contact Rosa on 0117 932 373 n Slimming World, Longwell Green Community Centre, 5pm-8pm, every week. n Bingo Night, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30-10.30pm, every week. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30-11pm, every week. n Little Folk Toddler Group, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 9.15-11.15am, cost £2 a week (£1 second child) plus HCC membership. Please contact Tracie 07887 871274 or email: tracie@ talinmedia.co.uk. Friendly mother and toddler group meeting weekly. n Over 50s - Light & Easy Aerobics, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10-11am, cost £4.50 per session. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 0117 9613327 bor email greensladejenny@yahoo. com. Light and easy aerobics for +50’s or the less fit. Mats provided but please bring a drink of water. n Slimming World. Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 9am and 11am. Cost £4.95 per week plus membership. Contact Kate on 07979494964. Lose weight with the best support and motivation, group ideas and sharing. n Tea Dance, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2pm to 4pm. Cost £3 per person including tea/coffee. Contact HHC Office on 01179674439. n Hanham History, Hanham Community Centre, Wessex Suite, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Cost £1.50 per week. Contact Roy Crew on 07813827822 or email hanhamhistory@gmail. com n Flower Club, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 1.15-3.15pm, cost £20 per 12 week session, per person. Contact Ann Reed on 01179374157 or Shelagh on 01179679255. Flower arranging classes for all ages and abilities. Demonstrate one week and make the next – it’s fun, addictive and social - tea/ coffee and biscuits supplied.
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n Hanham Players - Drama Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 8pm-10pm. Cost £12 per year and HCC membership. Contact John Blackwood on 07745134248. n Bridge Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7.15-10.15pm. Cost £2 per session plus HCC membership. Contact Graham on 07790491564 or email: Carolinej356@gmail.com. Very friendly & relaxed club, but some knowledge of Bridge will be needed - not suitable for complete beginners. n Hanham Detachment - Bristol Army Cadet Force, Hanham Community Centre, Ridgeway Room, 7pm-9.30pm. Contact SI Kim Duddridge on 07970690393 or email: kimduddridge@blueyonder. co.uk n Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green, 8pm-9pm, Contact: Bill 07799628252 or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other - such that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. n Weight Watchers, Longwell Green Scout Hut, Longwell Green Comunity Centre, 6.15-7.15pm. Contact Alice on 07904745331.
Thursday
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 Pilates, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10-11am, every week. 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,
25 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, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 9.30am-10.30am, cost 5 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www. zumbainbristol.co.uk. An exhilarating Latin rhythm dance workout to tone and sculpture your body - with moves from Flamenco to Hip Hop. Lose yourself in music and find yourself in shape!! n Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 10.50am – 11.40am, cost £3 per class, contact Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www. zumbainbristol.co.uk. A lower impact class with a more gentle pace. Ideal for active and older people, beginners, if you are pregnant or new to regular exercise. 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. New Mummy and Baby Ballet classes in Hanham. Introducing dance classes where children from 18 months to 3 years old can attend with an adult. Royal Ballet Registered Teacher. n Young at Heart, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 1.30pm-3.30pm, cost £2 per week. Contact the centre office on 01179674439. Come along for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and an afternoon of entertainment. Contact the office for more details. n Hanham Art Club, Hanham Community Centre, Avon Room, 7pm-9pm, cost £20 per term, contact Sandra Burnham on 07491835285. n Learn to Dance the Ballroom Way, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 7pm-7.30pm. Contact David Biggs on 01179782667. A chance to learn Ballroom Dance and perhaps join the main group at 7:30pm n Modern Sequence Dance Club, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Room, 7.45pm-10pm, cost
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n WHAT’S ON £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
Friday n Short Mat Bowls, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am3.30pm, every week. For further information please Contact Rosa on 0117 932 3737 n Pilates Class. Longwell Green Community Centre, 10am-10.55am, every week. Free 15 minute introductory session. Mats and equipment supplied. For further information please contact J Hennessy on 0117 986 4914 or 07837 302678. n Public Bar, Longwell Green Community Centre, Orton Room, 7.30pm -11pm, every week. n Members’ Bar & Quiz Night, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7.30pm-11pm, last Friday of the month. n Ballroom Dancing with Terry, Longwell Green Community Centre, 7pm-10pm, every week. For further information please contact Terry, on 0117 932 3071or email terrysdanceschool@blueyonder. co.uk. n Short Mat Bowls Group, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 10.30am-12.30pm. Cost £2 per week and HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439. We have three mats each with two teams of four players, and we play ‘just for fun’ so come along and join in. n Country Lines “A Line Dance Disco”, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, Monthly 8pm11.45pm. Cost £5. Contac Clare on
Poppy's Memory Walk to support grandma A HANHAM schoolgirl has helped raised hundreds of pounds to support a charity close to her family's heart. Poppy Hartree, a pupil at Hanham Abbots Junior School, took part in the Bristol Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer's Society. Eight-year-old Poppy was joined on the 6km walk around Bristol's Harbourside by her cousin Amelia Woodland, from Willsbridge, grandad John Sexton, from Pucklechurch, and auntie Alicia Sexton who lives in Pill. The fantastic four, who raised £480, were walking in support of Poppy's grandma who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease. Poppy's mum, Louise Hartree, said: "My husband Tom and I are really proud of Poppy. She's a real star." More than two thousand people took part in the walk, the biggest the city has ever seen.
01179677246 or email:clarelines@ tiscali.co.uk. A monthly get together and longer evening of fun and dance. 2016 Dates: 30th Sept, 28th Oct, 25th Nov, 16th Dec. n Hanham Lace Class, Hanham Community Centre, Whittuck Room, 2pm-4pm. Contact: Mrs Jacobs on 01179611845. n Chair Exercise - Zumba Gold, Hanham Community Centre, Elbrow Suite, 1pm-1.45pm, cost £per class. Contact Philomena on 07966373089 or visit www. zumbainbristol.co.uk. Easy seated workout for those you find standing for a period too difficult but would benefit from some gentle exercise of the limbs. n Hanham Lace Class, Hanham Community Centre, Whittuck Room, 2pm-4pm. Contact: Mrs Jacobs on 01179611845.
Saturday 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, every week. n Lounge Bar, Hanham Community Centre, 7.30PM-11.30PM, cost HCC membership. Contact Sheena on 01179674439.
Sunday n Junior Football, Longwell Green Community Centre, 10.30am, every
November, 2016 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, every week. 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 Nearly New Wedding Sale, Hanham Community Centre, 10.3012.30pm. Free. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, 11am. £3. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210.
Man taken to hospital after fire in flat kitchen A MAN in his 60s was taken to hospital after a kitchen fire at a flat in Hanham. Neighbours had to evacuate surrounding flats while firefighters put out the blaze. Three fire crews were called to the second floor flat in the High Street, near Hanham Garage, at about 6.45pm on Tuesday November 1. The man had been in the flat at the time but managed to escape before crews arrived. He was treated by firefighters and paramedics at the scene for the effects of smoke inhalation, before being taken to hospital by ambulance. Six flats in the building were evacuated as crews dealt with the incident. The fire was contained to the second floor flat in the three-storey building, causing heat and smoke damage. It is thought the fire started accidentally while food was being cooked under a grill. More than 50 per cent of all accidental house fires attended by Avon Fire & Rescue Service start in the kitchen.
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n ON THE BEAT
Just hide those car keys
With PC Lee Humpherys
YOU may have seen recent reports about so-called ‘car key burglaries’ in the local news. This can involve thieves using tools to reach through letter boxes to take keys left in the back of the door or in view or breaking into a house to find the keys and stealing your car. We don’t see many of these incidents, but one happened in Hanham in October. We have made arrests, but we’d like to take this opportunity to ask you to review your home security. • It’s important to lock up and set the alarm, if you have one, at night as well as when you go out • We’d also recommend hiding your keys and handbag or wallet safely out of sight, and never leaving your keys in the back of the door • If you hear a suspicious noise in the night please do check your property and call us straight away if you find any damage (call 101)
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or see someone running away (ring 999) At this time of year we’d also ask you to use timer light switches to make it look like there’s someone in once it gets dark. Try standing in your street - if you can work out who’s not at home, so can a thief! If you think about it, your shed and garage contain all sorts of things a burglar could use to break into your home, so it’s important to make sure your shed, garage and gates are sturdy and secured with good quality locks. It’s also worth fitting motion sensing security lights around your property. All these things add up to put a burglar off targeting your home – as does joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Finally, a quick reminder – please talk to your children about respecting the community when
they play out. Most youngsters just want to see their friends, but in large groups even the best kids make people feel intimidated and we have had complaints about damage, underage drinking and fighting. Make sure you know where you’re children are, who they’re with and what they’re doing - it helps to keep your children safe. Your neighbourhood policing team for Hanham and Longwell Green includes PCs Andy Cox and Lee Humphreys and PCSOs Andy Lagana-Forbes and Cath Boyce. You can find crime prevention and advice, information about Neighbourhood Watch and get in touch with the team online through the police website www. avonandsomerset.police.uk or by calling 101.
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n NEWS PEOPLE who receive home care are being encouraged to have their say about proposed changes to the way home care services are provided in the future. South Gloucestershire Council commissions about 16,000 hours of community-based support a week including personal care at home and one-to-one support to help people access services and facilities in their local community. The contract the council has with providers comes to an end in January 2018 and the authority wants to use this opportunity to review the way help is provided in order to meet the growing demand for care services. A consultation has begun and the council wants to hear from people who receive home care as well as their families, carers, health professionals, care providers and community groups.
A fresh look at home care services The council is exploring the option of appointing a single lead provider for each of its six key geographical areas, rather than multiple small providers, as at present. These areas, known as ‘clusters’, are centred on GP practices. It says recipients of care would benefit through shorter waiting times, more control over the way their care and support is provided, as well as closer working between their GP, support provider, district nurse team and others. Providers would also benefit from closer working, improved security and more flexibility about how care is delivered. All service users would have the opportunity to access ‘reablement’ services which provide packages of care to help people develop their confidence
and recovery after, for example, a prolonged stay in hospital. At present this service is only available to those who would benefit most from being able to manage on their own again. Anyone not wanting to receive support from the selected care provider for their cluster would be able to opt for a care provider of their choice which they would be able to pay for by having a Direct Payment or an Individual Service Fund. Councillor Jon Hunt, chair of the Children, Adults and Health committee, said: “'Happy, healthy and at home' is the ambition of South Gloucestershire Council’s Better Care Programme. We have one of the healthiest populations in England with good health and care services and dedicated staff.
But we believe we can do better. “We want to give people more say over the help and support that they receive so that their needs drive what we do. We also want to enable care providers to deliver this support more efficiently which will enable us to spend our resources with a better focus on people’s needs.” The consultation will continue until January 5, 2017. The council wants to hear from service users, their carers and families, health and care professionals, care providers, community and voluntary groups and the public. Further information is available at: https:// consultations.southglos. gov.uk/consult.ti/ communitybasedservices/ consultationHome
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The Mystery of Princess Louise by Lucinda Hawksley One of the many advantages of working in a library is the interesting and varied books that come to our attention which we might not otherwise have thought to read. Such was the case with “The Mystery of Princess Louise: Queen Victoria's Rebellious Daughter” by Lucinda Hawksley. Princess Louise was by all accounts a progressive, artistic and popular royal. She was also evidently more than sympathetic to the movement for women’s suffrage, although her royal status precluded an
open display of support. She was a noted sculptress and was great friends with many of the bohemian, artistic community of the latter years of the 19th century. As the author found out however much of her story was, and remains, hidden from the public gaze. What the author surmises from her detective work would have been scandalous in the extreme even in this day and age and she makes a convincing circumstantial case for clandestine liaisons, a secret love child and an often difficult
marriage. In addition, as well as the revealing story of Louise this book is also fascinating for the often quite disturbing insight into the somewhat dysfunctional life of Queen Victoria and her long suffering children. So if you like a story about a genuinely interesting and talented person with a bit of mystery and royal scandal thrown in this may be the book for you. Review by Ross
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Why does my dog keep shaking his head? If your dog is shaking their head a lot, it could be a sign that their ears are bothering them. Ear infections and disease are some of the most common problems we see as vets, particularly in dogs with long, floppy ears. Other signs that your pet is having problems with their ears can include: scratching at their ears or head, an unpleasant smell coming from the ears, dark discharge in the ears, redness in the ear, pain when touching their head or ears, or irritable behaviour. The best way to prevent ear disease is by checking your pet’s ears on a regular basis to make sure they are clean, healthy looking and smell normal. We also recommend regular cleaning using a veterinary recommended product; particularly if your dog swims a lot, has large floppy ears or if your breed of dog is more prone
to ear disease. Breeds that are predisposed to ear problems can include cocker spaniels, golden retrievers and schnauzers. If they’ve had a bath or enjoy swimming, make sure their ears are thoroughly dried afterwards. Trimming away any excess hair around the ears will also encourage more air flow. If your pet is showing any of the above symptoms however, don’t delay, book in to see the vet now.
If you’ve ever suffered from an earache yourself, you can imagine how uncomfortable your dog must be feeling! Call Longwell Green Veterinary Centre now on 0117 9323660 to book an appointment. Alternatively, if you’d like some advice about ear cleaners, pop in to see us as we have a selection of recommended solutions available, and we can show you how best to clean your pets ears.
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THESE striking images were taken by members of Kingswood Photographic Society. Spokesman Eric Pleydell said: "The society exists to help bring the joys of photography to everyone seeking to either pursue it as a hobby for the first time or to help nurture those who want to improve and take their skills to the next level." Members meet on Friday evenings at 7pm in St Barnabas Church Hall, Church Avenue, Warmley, BS30 5JJ. To find out more visit www.kingswoodps.co.uk
HANHAM (EVENING) WI ELVIS is in the building! The King of Rock and Roll, aka impersonator Dick from Wick, helped us celebrate our 34th anniversary with an American supper. We also had a second reason to celebrate this month as our quiz team of four members beat 40 teams of WIs from across the area to first place - so well done girls! Several of our members attended a Country & Western evening hosted by St George WI at St Patrick's Church in
Redfield, where we enjoyed excellent food and brilliant entertainment. Dick from Wick was our Elvis interpreter and he was fabulous. We all had such a good evening watching him and enjoying a buffet. This month we have our main fundraising event – our Autumn Fayre, which is taking place on Saturday November 19 from 10am until 1pm at the Hanham Community Centre. We have 30 tables selling an assortment of crafts and gifts, including Handbags, flavoured Oils, jewellery, greetings cards, Xmas gifts and baubles. There will also be nappy cakes, bric a brac and - of course - homemade cakes. Hot and cold refreshments will be available and we will also be treated to some occasional choruses from members of Black Sheep Harmony. Dianne Coles
LONGWELL GREEN WI AT our last meeting Pat Downes showed us how to make a Christmas floral table centrepiece using fresh foliage, flowers and candles, and a door wreath using artificial greenery, Christmas flowers and cinnamon sticks. Denise Westall brought her stall of Phoenix cards and Christmas stationery. She has offered us a percentage of her profit to send to a charity of our choice. On October 29, Chris Skidmore and his daughter Clemmie helped us to plant The WI Royal Collection of Bulbs to commemorate The Queen’s 90th Birthday. The bulbs were planted in the WI Millennium Garden on Ellacombe Green in Ellacombe Road. Elisabeth Walder
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Strong, relentless and glorious: Amber Reed World Cup glory in 2014 was addictive for England rugby player and east Bristol girl Amber Reed. She tells Jayne Taylor how her side are going all out to win again as they gear up to defend their title THE DAILY Telegraph listed her as one of ten female rugby players to watch as England prepares for the 2017 World Cup. But for centre Amber Reed the game is very much a team effort, although she makes no bones of her desire to retain World Champion status in Ireland next August. Amber, 25, had been making a name for herself with Bristol Ladies but her success reached new heights when she was part of England Women's World Cup squad who were crowned champions in 2014 after a nailbiting final against Canada. A lot has happened since then, not least a full-time professional contract which winged its way to Amber's door. As a member of England's 54-strong Elite Player Squad, she was one of 29 players to be awarded a first ever
15-a-side professional contract. "It was something I never thought I'd get the chance to do," said Amber. "Following the last World Cup there were sevens contracts given out but with fifteens being my specialist format, I thought I'd miss it in my playing career. To have the opportunity to go professional and do something I'd always dreamed of is, although it's a bit of a cliche, a dream come true." Given that her uncle is former British Lions and Scotland lock Andy Reed, it's surprising that Amber's first passion was football. "I started off playing football because that's what all the boys did at school and I was friends with them. I joined Bristol Rovers Academy when I had to switch from the boys' team to the
girls' team but when I was about 14 I gave up football because I didn't fancy playing it any more. My school had a sevens team so I joined it and that's where
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November, 2016 shaped ball instead of the oval one!" Amber, who has 32 caps for England, said the ladies game has gained momentum since 2014. "Since the last World Cup, there's more women and girls playing than ever and it's continuing on an upward trend which is something which is really positive. Women's sport in general is growing, having had the momentum of London 2012, then the World Cup win and now the GB athletes coming back from Rio. "There are so many more role models and so much more media coverage, like the GB hockey girls with their gold medal win. They really fought hard to get that medal and now everyone knows their story. It's not kept in the dark any more - they're out in the forefront and all over the news." Amber's new contract means she has had to give up her job as a PE teacher at Colston's School although she has strong links with the school which is sponsoring her this season at Bristol Ladies. "I try to help out when I can so I still see them - they can't keep me away that easily!" At the moment Amber is busier than ever. Part of the week she is based at the new centre for England's contracted players in Bisham Abbey, Marlow, with the rest spent training and playing with Bristol Ladies, who at the time of going to print were three points clear at the top of the Women's Premiership.
Defence She sees November's Old Mutual Wealth Series when England take on France (the team which denied England a grand slam after beating them in the Six Nations final earlier this year), New Zealand and Canada as a chance to lay down a marker ahead of their World Cup title defence. Amber, who lives in Downend, said: "The Autumn internationals are set to be the
toughest and best yet. We get to play some of the best teams in the world. We've got the start of a really exciting squad and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together. "All the games are going to be really tough and we've got past history with them all. I couldn't really pick a game I'm looking forward to the most but possibly the Black Ferns (New Zealand) because of the nature of the England/New Zealand rivalry and the fact that they are a team we don't necessarily get to play against as often as the others." The series will also provide a chance for the team to showcase a new look after a recent rebrand of the women's side by England Rugby. They will now be known as the Red Roses, providing a clear identity in a similar vein to the England Lionesses football team. "The idea of the Red Roses is to give us a brand identity that people can look at and we can become renowned for," said
Come on, England ENGLAND'S first game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series takes place at the Stoop, Twickenham on November 9 against 2016 Six Nations title holders France. They will face New Zealand, again at the Stoop, on Saturday November 19, before tackling Canada at Twickenham a week later. The side with travel to Dublin, home of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, to play Ireland on Sunday November 13.
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Amber. "It's the idea of us being strong, relentless and glorious. It's something that has beauty but is actually quite hardy and strong. It's something that will represent us as we move forward to try to retain the World Cup." Although Amber's immediate thoughts are on the Old Mutual Wealth Series, her eye is constantly on the bigger picture. "The teams that are playing in the Autumn internationals are probably up there amongst the favourites to take the World Cup next year. To get a bit of a head start so early in the season and to see what level we're at compared to them is going to provide a fantastic opportunity for to us to
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find out what we have to build on over the course of the year. It's definitely going to allow us to come up with a plan heading into the World Cup next August.
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"We want to go out and win the Autumn internationals; it's not something we're going to shy away from but we do have our sights set on retaining that World Cup next year. "Everything we're going to do is aimed at putting our squad in the best place so we have a competitive 26 players, all of whom could take the field come August and everyone will be in the best position they could be in."
AMBER Reed is an ambassador for the award-winning Eagle Project, which aims to help more girls enjoy rugby. The Bristol Rugby scheme, which targets girls in Years 8, 9 and 10, has already achieved great success and it’s popularity is expected to grow now that talented young women can aim to become professional rugby players. One of the schools taking part in the 2016 programme is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy in Oldland Common. Its girls welcomed male and female players from Bristol Rugby, including Sasha Acheson, Ian Evans and Martin Roberts, as part of Women’s Sport Week. They took part in a film about the project, which can be viewed online at http://tinyurl.com/hms25zv Eagle provides each school with weekly training and coaching sessions, culminating in a girls rugby festival held at the nearest accredited rugby club with dedicated girls junior section.
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Another bid to tackle affordable homes shortage SOME of the homes being built on the site of the former Cadbury Heath Youth Centre will help address the shortage of affordable housing in the area. Merlin Housing Association has taken on on nine of the 25 properties being built by Cotswold Homes at the development, which will be known as Charlotte Mews. The homes will be a a mix of two and three bedroom houses and two one bedroom flats. A Merlin spokesman said: “The deal means that we're currently onsite developing more than 240 much-needed affordable homes across South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath. “This year our target is to build 135 new homes, rising to 300 a year by 2019. These homes are right in the middle of our heartland as we already have more than 600 homes in Cadbury Heath, so this development was a perfect fit for us.
“It's great to be part of the regeneration of this site and to be working with Cotswold Homes again, following the successful completion of new homes built in Downend last year. “Those homes have proved extremely popular with customers and we're sure that
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0117 934 9200
T H E S H O W R O O M S , C I T Y P O I N T, T E M P L E G A T E , B R I S T O L , B S 1 6 P L Minimum spend and delivery radius applies for free local delivery