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The potential of World Snooker Champion Judd Trump was spotted when he was eight years old and playing in Keynsham
Top Trumps! Judd’s success leads to payout of 1998 bet A FORMER junior snooker player has spoken to Keynsham Voice after Judd Trump’s win at the World Championships resulted in his dad receiving a £10,000 payout, writes Keri Beckingham. Judd beat John Higgins at the final at Sheffield's Crucible, taking the title for the first time. Richard Morrice recalled playing against Judd, who hails from Whitchurch, at the former Keynsham Snooker Club in 1998.
Birthday spread for food bank Belle Davies asked school friends to bring donations for the food bank instead of gifts for her seventh birthday. PAGE 3
Teacher in finals of national award Wellsway School English teacher Deesha Mondair is shortlisted for New Teacher of the Year at the TES awards. PAGE 7
Speaking to the Voice about his memories of playing against eight-year old Judd, Richard said: “As a 12 year-old, I had been interested in snooker for a couple of years, and my father used to take me to a snooker club where we lived in Oxfordshire. I played in the junior team, and I was always deemed as the young one, but once I got to a sufficient level I started to play in tournaments. Turn to Page 5
Council stalwart bows out at last Bryan Organ, who will be 90 next year, has stepped down after 32 years in local government. Younger models are needed, he said. PAGE 10
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Lib Dems sweep to power in B&NES THE Liberal Democrats have taken control of Bath & North East Somerset after a strong showing in the local elections. Thirty seven of the 59 councillors are Lib Dems. Among them are Duncan Hounsell and Alastair Singleton, who won the two Saltford seats, and Andy Wait and Hal MacFie, who were victorious in the Keynsham East ward. Keynsham North and South each returned two Conservative councillors: Brian Simmons and Victor Clarke, and Alan Hale and Lisa O’Brien. The new leader of the council is Dine Romero and there are nine cabinet members, including, for the first time in the council’s history, two job-share roles, one of which will focus on climate emergency and the other on transport. Councillor Romero said: "We are ambitious for our area and have some big tasks ahead particularly addressing the climate emergency and have already created a dedicated cabinet role to champion this vital concern. All our cabinet members are committed to opening up the council and making sure people’s voices are heard about issues that really matter locally." Cabinet meetings and full council meetings are always webcast.
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Little girls with big ideas to help others Amari, 6, creates plastic party box A MUM and daughter from Keynsham have launched a scheme for people to borrow plastic items for parties. Zaya Morris-Taylor and her six-yearold daughter Amari decided to create ‘The Plastic Party Box’ after reading a BBC News article about a similar idea in South Wales. Amari, who is a pupil at Chandag Infant School, was responsible for naming the project and also creating a flyer to promote it. The duo raised over £100 on their JustGiving page to buy all the contents for the box, which they hope will try to reduce the amount of single use plastic people need to buy for parties and events. Zaya said: “We have over 50 plates, bowls, cups, cutlery sets, two thick vinyl table cloths and various other serving accessories. It is free to borrow the party box, but if people want to leave a donation on returning the box all money donated will be going to the charity my daughter chose - The Marine Conservation Society, who do lots of work to protect our coast lines.”
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A local resident who borrowed the box in May said: “Using The Plastic Party Box was really easy and it had everything we needed inside. The plates and cups are colourful and in a brilliant condition. It was great to host a party for my child’s birthday where there was very little waste to throw away at the end. “It also inspired me to make the whole party
more environmentally friendly. Almost all waste (food, crisp packets, etc) was separated and recycled. I will definitely use the party box again and highly recommend it. • If you are interested in borrowing the box for your event, email takenoticebathbristol@ gmail.com or visit the Take Notice BristolBANES Facebook page.
Birthday Belle, 7, lays on a spread BELLE Davies had her birthday party with her friends and decided she didn’t want to have presents for herself this year and so chose an act of kindness, inspired by talks at her school, St John's C of E Primary. She asked her friends to bring food donations for the Keynsham Food Bank. She collected a mighty haul and hopes this will help other families in Keynsham. Belle feels very proud of her collection.
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'Holiday park' concerns for Green Belt SALTFORD Environment Group has expressed concerns over two planning applications which members claim could create an Airb'n'b-style holiday park. The group, which has more than 500 members, has lodged objections to Clive Franklin’s application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use at Avon Farm in Avon Lane. As part of the application, it has been requested that two properties The Dove Cote and The Garden Room – can be used as separate dwellings. The group say the plans show a disregard for planning law as it affects Saltford's Green Belt, and are a matter for concern. Within the group’s objection letter to Martin Almond, senior planning and enforcement officer at B&NES Council, SEG chairman Phil Harding wrote: “This is a highly inappropriate development in the Green Belt outside Saltford's housing boundary. Such a development
in a sensitive and hitherto quiet area of Saltford's Green Belt that is served by a narrow singletrack country lane used by cyclists entering and leaving the popular Bristol-Bath Sustrans cycle path and walkers including young families, sets an unwelcome precedent that is contrary to the provisions for protecting the Green Belt.” The group also disputes the application’s claims that The Dove Cote has been in continuous occupation as a selfcontained dwelling for four or more years. Mr Harding's letter continues: “SEG is aware that following the submission of alleged planning contravention evidence by Saltford residents and your own investigations, this is not the case … this building was in use until at least May 2016 as an office in association with Cash4Cars; there was no planning permission granted for that use.”
Commenting on the application for The Garden Room, Mr Harding said the group also disputes the application’s supporting document claims that the property has been in continuous occupation as a self-contained dwelling since 2013. He wrote: “Whilst it is difficult to prove the validity or otherwise of the claim of continual domestic use, what is of relevance is whether there has been a deliberate concealment of this change of use since 2013. “When B&NES Council visited the site in 2016 to investigate the change of use to offices of The Dove Cote, it is pertinent to question whether the use as a domestic dwelling of The Garden Room was concealed from the officer during that visit.” Objections to the plans have also been lodged by Saltford Parish Council. In an email to planners, parish clerk Lottie
Smith-Collins stated that the council “does not support inappropriate development of this nature in the Green Belt outside Saltford’s housing boundary. Such a development in a sensitive area of Saltford’s Green Belt that is served by a narrow single track country lane regularly used by cyclists entering and leaving the popular Bristol-Bath Sustrans cycle path and walkers including young families sets an unwelcome precedent that is contrary to the provisions for protecting the Green Belt in Chapter 13 of NPPF (2018).” The planning reference number for The Dove Cote is 19/01731/CLEU and The Garden Room is 19/01732/ CLEU. The deadline for receiving comments on both applications was Wednesday May 15, and at the time of writing both were still pending consideration, with a target decision date of Wednesday June 12.
Butterfly accolade for home BRUNELCARE'S Robinson House care home in Stockwood is the first care home in Bristol to be rated by as a ‘Butterfly Home’, in recognition for its specialist dementia care. The award from the organisation Dementia Care Matters. Joy White, manager of Robinson House care home said: “This accreditation has been gained as a result of introducing a culture change in the home, working closely with Dementia Care Matters and supported by their co-founders David Sheard and Peter Priednieks. "We have seen all the staff wholeheartedly embrace the Dementia Care Matters Butterfly Household model. People living and working within our bright, homely environment experience a real sense of family. It’s not what we say, it’s not what we do; it is how you make people feel that is so important."
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Keynsham to the Crucible... From Page 1. “On one occasion we travelled to Keynsham Snooker Club in Bristol, where I progressed to the second round of a handicap tournament for younger players. I had mainly played against people older than me, and although there were a few youngsters on the circuit, I had only heard of Judd at this point. I couldn’t believe it when he told me his handicap – he even had to give me 20 point start! I broke first, and essentially he ended up winning 2-0. “I remember that he was tiny, and that he couldn’t get his arm over the top of the cue, which is quite an unorthodox style. After seeing Judd play it was quite clear that I had a lot of work to do in order to get to a similar level, especially when we found out that he was practising almost full time!” Following his 2-0 defeat, Richard’s father Neil, who is an expert horse racing analyst, called a friend that worked at Coral, and placed a £10 bet with 1000-1 odds that Judd would win the world title by the age of 30.
Since then Neil and Richard, who now works as a cyber insurance broker for Lloyds of London, have continued to follow Judd’s career over the years, and Neil came very close to cashing in his bet when Judd reached the final in 2011. Richard said: “We have followed Judd’s career from the start, and were really excited when he reached the final in 2011, and two subsequent semi finals, before finally winning it. I’m definitely not surprised at the success he’s had – I used to play football at decent level with people who have been scouted professionally, but in comparison to this I’ve never seen anything like it.” Richard told the Voice he expects his father will use his winnings to take his wife on holiday, and pursue his love of racing by potentially buying more horses. “For us it’s not an anticlimax”, Richard added. “We’re glad he’s won and have enjoyed watching his progress over the years, and although it’s over now it has come to a happy end. I am still a big snooker fan, and I would love to go and watch Judd play at the Crucible one day!”
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NOW that spring is here we all look forward to lots of time outdoors and so do our beloved four legged family members. Spring brings warmth and sunshine but also brings many things that can cause allergies in both humans and pets. People with allergies usually have watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. However, pets with allergies instead have red and itchy skin, hair loss, or recurring skin or ear infections. Fleas are the most common allergy causing culprit in pets. For the flea allergic patient, 100% flea control is essential. Luckily we have several excellent products available that can protect our pets from these pesky parasites year round. If you do experience a flea issue, treating the environment is very important to breaking the life cycle of the flea. The next most common allergies are to pollens and moulds, called atopy. Thanks to very effective drugs like oclacitinib and cyclosporine we are able to keep our allergic pets much more comfortable with fewer side effects than in the past. Working closely with your vet is key to determine which medications and treatments will work best. Finally we need to touch on food allergy. Some pets become sensitive to certain food ingredients. Proteins are much more likely than grains to cause allergies. The only method of diagnosing a food allergy is by using a carefully selected prescription hypoallergenic diet for several weeks. Many over the counter foods have been shown to have proteins not listed in the ingredients, so it is important to use a diet recommended by your vet. Unfortunately, allergies are usually a life-long problem. Our goal as vets is to manage allergies and improve the quality of life for both you and your pet in a way that fits into your lifestyle and budget.
Ukulele concert aids air ambulance A UKULELE covers band went down a storm when they held a charity concert at Oldland Village Club. Musicians from Oldland Ukers raised £520 for the Great Western Air Ambulance, the club's nominated charity of the year. Band member Naomi Willmott said: “About a year and a half ago ago four of us met on a night out at Oldland Village Club. A couple were playing ukuleles and we got chatting and singing and thought how nice it would be to form our own band. “Since then we have grown to nine and perform at many care homes, putting smiles on residents' faces as well as performing at events for St
Peter's Hospice, Southmead Hospital, Meningitis Now, Dementia UK and many more charities.” Naomi said the £520 had helped bring the club's total so far for GWAA to £5,000. “Everyone enjoyed the evening and everyone was up dancing. We have members in our group who are in their 60s, 70s and 80s, proving you are never to old to play an instrument!” The Oldland Ukers meet to rehearse every Monday night at Oldland Village Club at 8.30pm and welcome new members. You can follow where they perform on Facebook, search for Oldland Ukers.
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English teacher in national awards final A TEACHER at Wellsway School has been shortlisted for a TESSA - the profession’s equivalent of the Oscars. Deesha Mondair is a finalist in the New Teacher of the Year category of the awards, run by the Times Educational Supplement (TES). The winners will be revealed at a glittering ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London, on June 21, hosted by comedian Harry Hill. Miss Mondair, an English teacher, has also been invited to a reception at the House of Commons on June 5 to mark her achievement in reaching the shortlist. The Tes Schools Awards celebrate the extraordinary commitment, quality and innovation shown by teachers and support staff across the UK. Wellsway School’s curriculum director of English Ms Brooks said: “This nomination is well-deserved as Miss Mondair is an exemplary teacher who has involved herself enthusiastically in both the work of the English department and the whole Deesha Mondair, from Wellsway School, is shortlisted for New Teacher of the Year school.”
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Fired with enthusiasm for dragon boats A LOCAL dragon boat club is looking for new members to join them as they continue to make progress in the national league. Bristol Empire Dragon Boat Club train in Saltford at the Avon County Rowing Club. They meet three times a week, and currently have around 50 paid members. However, as they need at least 22 people per boat and sometimes take more than one boat to competitions, they are always looking for new people who want to give the sport a go. The club took part in the first British Dragon Boat Racing’s league event of the season on April 14 in Worcester, where the mixed paddlers competed against some of the country’s best teams. They took part in three 200m-sprint races and one 1.8km endurance race, finishing 5th in the distance race and 7th out of 22 overall. next year. A few members of Bristol Empire Mollie Cameron became a member of are already members of the junior and adult Bristol Empire Dragon Boat Club in 2018, GB team, which is fantastic. following her move to Keynsham from “We always welcome new members. Preston, where she created a dragon boat It’s a great inclusive sport, literally anyone club in 2016. can have a go. In my last club we had a Mollie said: “Dragon boat racing is lots of blind lady and I know many paddlers with fun and really addictive! I’ve also trained for leg amputations. There is no upper age the GB team, but I recently tore a muscle in Lunch ad.qxp_Layout 03/04/2019 22:54 Page 2 restriction, and you just need to be able to my armhp and so those plans1are on hold until
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IGHTER nights and longer days, here comes the summer. What does that mean for us? Crime statistics tell us that burglaries increase at this time of year. Open windows and doors give opportunist thefts the change to target vulnerable addresses. A few basic things can make your home less likely to be targeted. Some of it seems obvious: windows. Now I’m not suggesting keeping all your windows closed all the time but when you leave your property just think about which windows you close. Don’t leave ground floor windows open, and windows about a flat roof. With a bit of effort an intruder can scale a flat roof and be in
I now have an official Facebook profile. Avon and Somerset police want an effective visible presence on social media. We are doing this because this is where rumours and whispers seem to take hold and distort the truth very quickly.
through even the smallest of windows in seconds. Most crime prevention is about minimising risk; we do it all the time in normal life but we get complacent when it comes to our home, which for most people holds the most valuable items whether that’s sentimental or monetary. Close doors, set alarms it’s the small steps that reduce crime. Our burglary rate in Keynsham and the surrounding areas is very low and I’d like to keep it that way. Nuisance motorcycles have been causing anti-social behaviour around Keynsham. We have been actively targeting these offenders. We have stopped and seized bikes that will now be destroyed. We
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need more information on the riders of these bikes so if you have any information that could assist us please pass it on either via the neighbourhood pages or the Avon and Somerset website. We have been continuing to deal with other vehicles being driven in an anti-social manner, issuing the drivers with official warnings, and we will continue to do this. Avon and Somerset police have decide that we need an effective visible presence on social media. Due to this I now have an official Facebook profile for the office which we will be using to monitor and interact with the local community pages. We are doing
this because this is where rumours and whispers seem to take hold and distort the truth very quickly. If we have information to provide or clarify then we will be doing this. This will not be monitored 24/7, the profile will be used to publicise events and meetings that we will be attending and give people a connection to the local team. This is not a way to report crime but can be used to communicate or book appointments with us. The Keynsham Music Festival is fast approaching and we will be present, so come along and chat with the team if you see us out and about. This week I have been supported by the local community in arresting a male wanted on warrant where the information that was provided to me, that led to us forcing entry to a property and detaining a male. Information that was provided to us anonymously. We are able to deal with any information sensitively and use it effectively.
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n NEWS Your chance to quiz police KEYNSHAM is hosting the next public forum for Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens. She will be joined at the Civic Centre on June 19 by Avon and Somerset’s Assistant Chief Constable Steven Cullen and Neighbourhood Inspector Gavin Usher. The forum will take place between 7pm – 9pm on Wednesday 19th June 2019. Register online for your free ticket now. You can also reserve your seat by emailing pcc@ avonandsomerset.pnn.police.uk or calling 01278 646188. If you have any questions you would like to ask, you can email pcc@avonandsomerset. pnn.police.uk. You can also tweet us your questions to @ AandSPCC using the hash tag #YourPCCYourVoice. Anyone unable to make it can follow live tweets from @AandSPCC.
Oldest councillor in B&NES bows out after 32 years
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FORMER Bath and North East Somerset Council Councillor Bryan Organ has finally retired from local government. Bryan, a former chairman of Wansdyke District Council and one of the early chairmen of B&NES, decided that after 32 years he would not seek re-election . Bryan, who will be 90 next year, felt that another four- year term, if successful, would just not be practical. "Younger models are needed being the oldest Councillor in the whole of the B&NES area is nothing to be proud of," said Bryan, "but I have thoroughly enjoyed the cut and thrust of local politics."
Bryan, together with his partner David Davies, were well known traders in Keynsham for many years, before their furniture shop Organ & Davies on the corner of Charlton Road – where the HSBC Bank is currently located – caught fire in 1978 (see cutting above, from a paper that predates Keynsham Voice.) Bryan, a former president of the Chamber of Commerce and Trade, has always been involved in voluntary organisations, including president of Keynsham Lions Club. He continues to be actively working with the Keynsham Dial A Ride and has recently been elected as chairman of Keynsham Charities.
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THE St Peter’s Hospice shop in Keynsham won the top prize in the charity's annual retail awards. The hospice’s 51 shops raised a total net profit of £2.6m in 2018/19, all of which goes directly towards patient and family care in Bristol and the surrounding areas. Criteria including lottery profits, Gift Aid contributions and ebay sales were calculated to crown Keynsham as Shop of the Year.The shop was managed by Keith Roberts until November 2018, and is now run by his former assistant Amanda Withey. Area manager Sue White said; “Both managers have contributed hugely to the shop’s achievement, but the success would not be possible without the tremendous support – and generous donations – of the people of Keynsham”
ELDERLY and disabled patients who struggle to visit Hanham Surgery can now get a helping hand. Hanham Health has teamed up with Kingswood Community Transport (KCT) to offer a 'Doctors' Shuttle' service. The service will be available from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and can be booked directly with Kingswood Community Transport for £3 return. Mike Vernon, general manager for KCT, said: “The service is open to any patient at Hanham Surgery who could struggle to attend appointments without help. “This is a pilot and if all goes well, we will extend it to Oldland Common Surgery and then look to open it up any other surgeries wishing to take part in our area.”
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n SPOTLIGHT ON SALTFORD
New parish council line-up ELEVEN people have been elected to serve on Saltford Parish Council for the next four years. The successful candidates at the election on May 2 were: Adrian Betts, Marie Carder, Will Feay, Jon Godfrey, Gary Graveling, Phil Harding, Duncan Hounsell, Adam Rees-Leonard, Rob Taylor, Sally Turner and Chris Warren. All councillors' contact details can be found on the SPC website and noticeboard. You can also follow the parish council on Facebook and Twitter. The council officially came into office on May 7 and it held its first meeting on May 17. At the meeting the council resolved to adopt the following policy overview: Saltford Parish Council is in favour of: • protecting the Green Belt around the village from development including from fracking and a road bypass (that would be infilled with housing); • reopening the railway station on the existing site; • Saltford should continue to be a caring community that encourages Fairtrade and looks after the environment while aiming for a lighter ecological footprint that is more climate friendly for the benefit of future generations.
Join a free walk THE council will run a free event on Tuesday June 11. The Parish Walk will be led by two knowledgeable walking guides. Walkers will depart and return to The Shallows car park via Kelston Village and Kelston Mills. During the walk the group will split into two, with the shorter walk remaining on reasonably level ground. The second more challenging walk, will continue up to Kelston Round Hill. The Parish Walk will set off from at 7pm. All welcome.
The North Avon Canoe Club joined forces with other canoe clubs on the River Avon to clean up its stretch of the river at Saltford. |The haul was mainly plastic and glass bottles, but members also fished out a large number of tennis balls, a tennis racket, a lemon, a full can of beer and a chilly's water bottle.
Village Festival features a programme to be proud of RESIDENTS and visitors are all set for nine days of fun this month at the Saltford Village Festival. The event features more than 80 activities and will showcase dozens of local organisations. Grenville Jones, choir leader and founder of the Golden Oldies charity, will open the festival on June 8 at Saltford Hall. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the photo and short story competitions. Various items will be on sale including the 2020 Saltford Calendar and raffle tickets. The open morning will include a cafe offering Newton Farm bacon rolls and home baked cakes. Saltford Super Saturday will kick off on the sports ground and gardens around the village will be open in the afternoon. In the evening there’s a Murder Mystery at Saltford Hall. Sunday June 9 sees a programme of events at Saltford Golf Club from noon featuring live music, cider tent, longest drive competition, model aircraft, golf experience, bouncy castles and more, plus a hog roast from 12 noon. For those on their own Afternoon Tea will be served at Saltford Hall from 2-4pm. Throughout the nine days there are a range of free taster sessions available: coffee mornings, afternoon tea dance, Beetle Drive, indoor games afternoon, geology and history walks, story telling in the community library, lunchtime talks, and a scarecrow trail.
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Other big events during the week are a Wine & Cheese evening wine and cheese evening with a clothes sale on Monday, a community cinema showing of The Greatest Showman (special singalong version version) or Le Taste of France with chef Michel on Tuesday, a Taste of Saltford evening on Wednesday, a jazz evening with Hannah Wedlock and the Blue Notes on Thursday and a quiz night on Friday. The final weekend sees Saltford’s first Food Festival on Saturday with stalls, cookery demonstrations by chef Michel and Newton Farm butcher Steve, food talks and the community café. This will be followed by the Saltford School Fair and then finishing off Saturday with a Caribbean Evening featuring local band Six Appeal. All these evenings are accompanied by food and a fully licensed bar. The festival finishes off on Sunday with the High Street closed for the traditional Old Village Day, which features a street market, dancers, musicians, punch and judy, BBQ, afternoon teas, vintage car show, music at Tunnel House and the Bird In Hand, heritage centre and brass mill open and more, with the finale at the Bird in Hand. You can find an electronic copy of the full programme for each day at www.saltfordfestival. org.uk or on the Facebook page. Keynsham Dial-aRide are laying on a special service throughout the festival.
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Keynsham declares climate emergency FOLLOWING the local authority elections on May 2, the newly elected Keynsham Town Council met for the first time at the Annual Town Council meeting on Tuesday May 14. The 14 Councillors, comprising a mix of six Liberal Democrats, three Labour and five Independents, have been elected for a fouryear term to serve the residents of Keynsham. (There is one vacancy for Keynsham South and this has now been advertised for any eligible applicants to apply to be co-opted at the June 18 council meeting). First order of business was to elect the new chairman, Cllr Andy Wait, and a new vicechairman, Cllr Dave Biddleston. On accepting his election, chairman Andy Wait addressed the council stating that he hoped that the council would be an inclusive council working for the benefit of the Town. He was keen for the council to be seen as a positive influence, working together as a single entity in a civilised and informal manner to best serve the community in all that the town council does. This sentiment was supported by the council subsequently agreeing to overturn
current practice and appoint councillors to committees based upon merit/skills/ enthusiasm rather than political affiliations. The council went on to consider a motion proposed by Cllr Biddleston that it should support the Climate Emergency declaration, amended to also oppose the expansion of Bristol Airport, that was approved by B&NES on March 14. Keynsham Town Council went one step further in declaring its own Climate Emergency, thereby signing up to the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030. Cllr Biddleston commented: "I'm extremely pleased that the council chose to support the motion and I believe that we can be proud of Keynsham having taken such a national lead with organisations such as Keynsham Plastic ReAction. Now our council can act with clarity over a great deal of environmental issues and I look forward to new green initiatives coming soon." The previous town council has already approved a single use plastics policy and the new council is appointing a working party to audit/reduce the town council’s own activities
(working with Keynsham Wombles and Keynsham Plastic ReAaction) prior to setting up a wider community forum to help make Keynsham a plastic-free town. The council has also joined the parish councils airport association, who are very active in ensuring that the plans for expanding Bristol Airport are properly considered. The Town Council held a public meeting on the issue for Keynsham residents back in February. Cllr Wait concluded: "It's easy to pass a resolution that Keynsham Town Council supports the Climate Emergency Initiative, but in order to make any difference each individual in Keynsham needs to make small but significant changes to their lives in order for this resolution to have any meaning. Making eco bricks, using greener forms of transport or simply recycling better would all help". For further information visit www. keynsham- tc.gov.uk or contact: Town Clerk at Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HF, phone 0117 9868683 or email: townclerk@keynshamtc.gov.uk Dr Cheryl Scott
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KEYNSHAM MEMORIES with Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society Many readers will remember the outdoor displays of paintings put on by the Saltford Painting Club for their summer exhibitions in the 1970s and 1980s. These were held in the open space outside the Town Hall, with the pictures fixed to the railings. In the background, across Bath Hill, is the cooked Meat Shop in the premises now occupied by Studio 9 and to the right of this, the former Liberal Club Building, which housed the town’s library until the Town Hall complex was opened in 1965.
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Mental health is Molly's new focus A SIXTH FORMER from Keynsham has continuing her charity work with an event in support of YoungMinds. Molly Hale, 17 , has a string of fundraising efforts to her credit and is a helper with a local Mencap group. Molly Hale said: "I wanted to run this event to raise funds for YoungMinds which is the UK's leading charity committed to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Mental health, particularly in the young is such an issue at this time." In the past Molly has successfully raised money for the homeless, RUH For Ever Friends, Mencap, Cancer Research, CLIC, the Alzheimers Society and Cholwell House Nursing Home.
Keynsham Rotary Club chose Molly as their Young Citizen of the Year in 2018. Emma Thomas, chief executive of YoungMinds, said: " We are delighted that Molly Hale is fundraising in support of YoungMinds by organising a coffee morning, stalls and raffle. "We are a small organisation trying to make a big difference and this event will truly help us to make an impact to the lives of young people and their families affected by mental health and emotional issues across the UK. "At YoungMinds we’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges and we could not continue our work without the generosity of many individuals."
Charity fundraiser Molly Hale organised an event in aid of YoungMinds. She has supported many local and national good causes over recent years
A MOTHER and daughter team who launched a series of community cafes in a bid to end loneliness and isolation are holding a fundraising event. Gillian Flower and Michelle Ford have opened weekly cafes in Longwell Green, Kingswood and Speedwell. The duo say the cafes are having a huge impact. In order to raise funds they have organised a jumble sale on Saturday June 15 at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8BJ. It takes place from 12-3pm and a cafe will be available. Longwell Green Community Cafe is every Friday from 12-3pm at All Saints United Church.The cafe at Kingswood is held at Kingswood Community Centre every Thursday from 12-3pm. The Speedwell cafe is based at Barton Hill Rugby Club every Monday from 11-2pm.
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DO you fancy playing table tennis? If so, a group of people in Compton Dando are inviting you to come along to one of their table tennis afternoons or evenings in the village hall. Organiser Richard Davis said : “We welcome players of all abilities, even if you haven’t played before. Active pensioners are especially welcome, as well as those that haven’t played for a while. Just come and play when you can.” The entry fee to play is £3 per session, or you can just come along and support at a charge of £1. The cost includes tea/coffee/biscuits. Contact Richard on 01761 490727 or email hm at richardjamesdavis@hotmail.com
A JAZZ picnic is being held on Saturday June 29, in the garden of Elm Park Farm in Chewton Keynsham, near Compton Dando, to raise money for Forever Friends appeal, which is for the new cancer centre at the RUH. Entertaining everyone will be popular Bristol Jazz Band, the Blue Notes, with Hannah Wedlock, and the event will be held by kind permission of Gill and Martin. The event begins at 6.30pm and you can bring your own picnic. Tickets for the event are £15 and are available on 0117 986 8369 or 07952 524640. Call for further information.
Shoes made from aubergines by artist Anna Hurwitz, who sculpts items with treated vegetables, were among the items on show at the spring exhibition of the Cam Valley Arts Trail Group at the Conygre Hall, Timsbury.
CUB Scouts from Keynsham have featured on the cover and inside pages of the national Scouting magazine. The children of the 1st Keynsham Chiltern Cub Pack were asked if they would like to help create some pictures and learn what was involved in taking good shots and telling stories and jumped at the chance.
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From tees to afternoon teas for Daniel and Gemma THE Grasmere in Keynsham is under new ownership and has opened its newly refurbished restaurant. Gemma and Daniel Hayward, who used to be the caterers at Saltford Golf Club, have taken on a new venture and opened Hayward’s at The Grasmere, a modern British steak & grillstyle restaurant serving fresh homemade food. Daniel, who has been a chef for over 20 years, is classically trained and has worked at celebrated Bath restaurants. He began his training at The Pump Rooms in Bath and went on to become the head chef at The Theatre Vaults, The Green Park Brasserie and The Hare and Hounds. With a wealth of knowledge and experience behind him, it is now the time to strike out on his own. Gemma, who went to school and grew up in Keynsham, has been in the hospitality industry since she graduated from
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Gardens open VILLAGERS in Compton Dando will be opening their gardens to the public , from 2pm until 6pm on Sunday June 16.Tickets cost £5 per person and give you entry to all the gardens, with accompanied under 14s free of charge. Teas will be served in the church and there will be free parking in the field at the top of Court Hill, opposite the garden of Court Hill House. This event is being organised by Compton Dando Community Association which raises funds for local charities. On the day, properties with open gardens will be identified by balloons at their gates, and maps will be available from the garden sites.There will be additional activities for children. For further information you can ring Sarah Wilson on 07836 201611, or visit www.comptondando.org
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Goldies helps more folk live in harmony THE Golden Oldies charity has started a new Goldies choir session in Saltford. The choir meets at Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre and is one of two that have recently started in Bath & North East Somerset. The other is in Midsomer Norton. The charity, now in its twelfth year, is also expanding in Somerset and in Bristol. Golden Oldies was founded by Grenville Jones in and around Bath. There are now more than 60 dedicated session leaders and by the end of 2019 there will be at least 200 regular daytime Goldies sessions. A recent academic study of the work of the Golden Oldies charity concluded: “Goldies is very important in bringing isolated people in the community together, especially those who live on their own. By attending a session 93 per cent of participants said they feel more involved in knowing their community.”
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Chief to bow out ASHLEY Ayre is set to retire as chief executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council at the end of September after 13 years of service to the council including three in the top job. Mr Ayre joined the council in 2006 following successful roles in Surrey, Kent and London councils. He initially served as B&NES director responsible for social care and children’s services. He beceme chief executive in September 2016.
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Yes, cleaning can spark joy! PEOPLE living in Tintagel Close in Keynsham got together to show their appreciation for their neighbourhood by taking part in a community clear-up. Residents organised a litter pick with staff from housing association Curo. Staff from the Co-Operative Food store on Queens Road also helped with the clear-up and provided refreshments for the litter pickers.
Curo, which manages homes on Tintagel Close, also recently helped people there to set up a residents’ association. Sharon Tucker, chair of the association said: “The community clear-up was a great opportunity for people to get together and have some fun, meet their neighbours and help spruce up the courtyard area.” Colleen Stothard, secretary of the
residents’ association, added “It was nice to see so many people from Tintagel Close of all ages come out and join us. Tintagel Close is a great place, I really like living here. The residents’ association is bringing people together. "We’ve got lots planned for the summer including a movie night, a barbecue and activities for kids.”
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Ben is 2019 winner of Jack's award A LARGE number of young players and coaches from Keynsham Cricket Club witnessed a club member and an outstanding role model being awarded with the Jack Boulton Award. The presentation took place at the club following a junior coaching evening. After Jack died in August 2009, the Keynsham and Saltford Sports Network decided to make an award each year to a young sportsman or woman in the community who displayed many of Jack’s exceptional sporting and personal qualities. This year, the award went to Ben
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Ben’s qualities. Jack’s dad Dave Boulton then presented Ben with the trophy to huge applause from the coaches, players and their families. Following the presentation, Ben acknowledged the huge amount of fundraising that Dave, his wife June and the family have done for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) over the 10 years since Jack’s death. Huge numbers of young people in the community have engaged in the cardiac screening programme that has been funded by CRY and ensures that these young people are protected against undiagnosed heart conditions. As a result of June and Dave’s fundraising activities, another screening programme will be taking place this year at Wellsway School in July.
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HANHAM Woods Academy maintained their 100 per cent unbeaten record to take home the Woodcock Shield. The Year 10 team saw off competition from Bristol Free School with a 2-0 win at Bristol City's Ashton Gate stadium. The first goal came early on courtesy of Drew Thomas, with number two coming when striker Jack Allen, who came on 20 minutes before the final whistle, hit the net. Drew told the Voice that he was following in his dad Spencer's footsteps who was in the winning team when Hanham High School lifted the Woodcock Shield in 1989. He said: “It's always been a dream to play at Ashton Gate. It was an unbelievable experience for me and the rest of the team who all played so brilliantly.” Elliott Swanton, curriculum leader for physical education at Hanham Woods Academy said: “Our Year 10 boys football team have had an incredibly successful season, winning 100 per cent of all games played. They are the South Glos Champions, Bristol and South Glos Champions, Gloucester FA Champions and the winners of the Woodcock Shield."
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n NEWS Keynsham Life Saving Club Instructor, Andy Hill, jumps into the water to rescue a simulated casualty, left. Right, Trevor, David, Charlotte, Andy and Matt practise deepwater rescue skills at Henleaze Lake
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Crowds turn out for community fun day A FREE community fun day at The Meadows Primary in Bitton to mark the arrival of new play equipment proved a huge success. Marvellous Meadows Mayhem was organised by headteacher Joy Mounter and her staff and the school’s active Friends group, who have been fundraising for the equipment for a long time. Big crowds turned out for the event on Saturday May 11. The day included a bouncy castle, live music and a barbecue, was supported by St Mary’s Church, Linden Homes and WMAT’s catering company Zest. The choir and dance group performed and visitors had a chance to tour the school. Attractions included animal handling from Avon Valley Country Park, a vintage bus from Avon Valley Railway, zorbs from Progressive Sports, seed planting from Fonthill garden centre, a display by
Meadows headteacher Joy Mounter with Wellsway Multi Academy Trust chief executive Andrea Arlidge and her deputy Matthew Cottrell with representatives of Linden Homes and the Friends of the Meadows on the new play equipment Avon & Somerset police and craft activities from pre-schools, nurseries and toddler groups. Historic information came from the history society and the chocolate dinosaurs (ex Fry’s
employees). Mrs Mounter said the Friends had helped secure grants of £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund and £5,000 from the charity One Family. Linden
Homes, which is building houses at Bitton Mill, also donated £500. “The Meadows is a brilliant school and we have a lovely friendly and supporitve school community,” she said. Andrea Arlidge, WMAT chief executive, said: “We are so proud of The Meadows Primary School. We have seen huge improvements here. Joy Mounter and her fantastic staff go above and beyond to make sure the children get a wonderful experience.” Sarah Williams, regional sales manager at Linden Homes, said: “We are delighted to support The Meadows Primary School by contributing £500 towards their new playground – it looks wonderful. As we’re creating family homes in the village we thought it was the perfect way to support the local community – encouraging the children to get outside, have fun and get active!”
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Countdown to judgement day - of course we're going for gold
with chair Denise James
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E can now confirm that our judging date for the RHS South West in Bloom competition is Friday July 12. Our judges will be Ian Murphy who is Chair of Portishead in Bloom, one of the South West’s more established bloom groups and Tony Moore, who is a long standing judge and has a background in parks and local authority. So the countdown has begun and to ensuring that Keynsham is looking spick and span and up to the GOLD standard judging criteria. We have two trails this year that everyone can take part in:-
Cocina, closing date for entries is Friday 7th June. You can either plant up your umbrella and display in your garden, or you can hand decorate an umbrella and either display it in your front garden or display it on your front door or balcony or however you wish. The trail starts on 1st July and will run through to 31st August. Closing date for Trail will be starting starts on 1st July through to 31st August. Our Umbrella Trail kicks off on the 1st July through to 31st August. Trail maps will be on sale from 20th June from the Town Council Offices.
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WATERING CAN TRAIL
Following on from the success of our Scarecrow trail last year, we are inviting everyone to enter our Umbrella Trail. Due to the Town Council offices currently being closed you can pick up a entry form from Keynsham Library, Polkadot, Temple Street Canteen and Dalia
This year we are inviting local businesses and traders in and around the Keynsham High Street to take part in a watering can trail. The trail will run from 5th July through to 16th August. There will be a £5 entry fee into the Watering Can Trail and the first 20 entries received will be given their own
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watering can, which can either be planted up or hand decorated to display in your shop or premise window or outside your premises. Entry forms can be are available from Keynsham Library, Polkadot, Temple Street Canteen and Dalia Cocina and the closing date for entries is Friday 7th June. Trail spotters will be asked to nominate their favourite umbrella and watering can and prizes will be presented at our awards ceremony in October. GARDENING COMPETITION There is still time to enter our Garden Competition, deadline for entries is Friday June 21. We are hoping to encourage new entries this year, in particular from the Somerdale Estate and Chocolate Quarter, The Meadows and Bilbie Green. New categories have been introduced to encourage more entries, one being Containers and Hanging Baskets displays
which can include balcony entries, we would also like to see more business entering into our competition. OPEN GARDEN EVENT which is being hosted by one of our Bloom volunteers, Clare Pollock, who is kindly opening up her garden on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June. The garden will be open from 10 am until 4 pm, 50p entrance fee, with proceeds going to Keynsham in Bloom. Clare has also been busy potting on plants which will be on sale over the weekend. This will be a great opportunity to see Clare’s award winning garden and also pick up a few tips on how to achieve a ‘blooming garden’. We are extremely grateful to Clare for putting on this event and we are hoping to have a much larger open gardens scheme next year, if you would like to be involved in our open gardens scheme next year, we would love to hear from you.
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nTHOUGHT NEWS FOR THE MONTH With Emma King, Keynsham parish children and families worker
‘BEING at school is the best days of your life’. How many of us have heard that saying? The endless days of being with your friends, the excitement of learning new things, the school trips, running around the playground at break time without a care in the world and of course… fish and chip Fridays. This all seems lovely, in a perfect world, but the reality at this time of year is very different. In primary schools, the Year 2s and Year 6s have just completed SATS, and in senior school, there
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Party time at the tower
We can't sit the exams for our children and young people - but we can keep them in our thoughts and make sure we pray for them
are exams for GCSEs and A Levels going on. In a time of what should be ‘The best days of their lives’, there is a huge amount of pressure on the children and young people of our parish. So how can we, in Keynsham Parish, make a difference and help? We can’t take their exams, we can’t sit with them all day at school, but we can pray. Jesus often took himself away to pray to God, to ask God to guide him, and that is what Jesus tells us to do. In Matthew Ch 18 V
19, Jesus tells us, “I promise that when any two of you on earth agree about something you are praying for, my Father in heaven will do it for you” Let’s pray for our schools, let’s pray for all the children and young people, let’s pray for the teachers and staff in schools, lets makes a difference to their lives and let’s make school ‘the best days of their lives’ again. As God begins to answer your prayers for your local school, amazing things can happen!
PENSFORD'S popular Tower Tea Party, will take place on Sunday June 9, from 2-5pm at St Thomas a Becket Church and Pensford Church Rooms. Organising the event will be the Friends of Pensford Church Tower. There are guided tours to the top of the tower, with an opportunity to see the ancient oak bell frame and lock mechanism, and also to admire the views. There will also be music from local singer Jacqui Haigh. After the church shut following the 1968 flood, the tower remained consecrated. It was restored by the Churches Conservation Trust and was officially opened and rededicated in 2011. For further information call Jane Flower on 01761 490234.
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n MESSAGE FROM AVON & SOMERSET PCC
Treat 999 call handlers with respect I’M under no illusion how difficult policing is and the challenging circumstances our police officers and emergency services face on a daily basis to keep our communities safe. However, it’s not just our colleagues on the frontline who face abuse; abusive calls to 999 and 101 call handlers is on the rise. Unfortunately, our call handlers have come to expect swearing and name-calling but in more serious cases some of our call handlers have received death threats and threats of rape. One individual even threatened to burn down a call handler’s house with her children inside. The reality that our call handlers face is unacceptable. Our call handlers, who go above and beyond to protect us from harm, deserve to come to work without being worried about potential abuse they might face during their shift. They deserve to be treated with respect and we all need to show
support to these individuals who work so hard to keep our communities safe. Nationally, there has been an increase in 999 calls and within Avon and Somerset we have seen an 8% year on year increase. This 8% equates to approximately an extra 48 calls every day or an additional five hours of call handling per day. Disappointingly, some 999 calls are not emergencies and some are even hoaxes. We need to remember that non-emergency calls to 999 could be blocking a real emergency and this is deadly serious. In May, we supported Mental Health Awareness Week. Many mental health charities now believe that people are more aware and feel more empowered to tackle mental health. It is great that people now feel empowered to speak out about their experiences in schools, workplaces and in
their communities but we now need to turn this awareness into action. We know that mental health services are woefully underfunded and those experiencing a mental health problem wait an extremely long time to be able to access the treatments and the services they need. This all has an impact on our stretched emergency services, particularly policing. For example, in Avon and Somerset, on average, an incident involving someone in a mental health crisis will take four and a half hours of an officer’s time. The majority of contact when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis into the police is by the communications centre as 101 or 999 calls. The average time on these calls is 77.9% higher than the average call and mental health related calls take up 12% of all calls. We cannot offer the best support to those suffering a
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mental health crisis in the back of a police car; we need to work in partnership to create a longerterm solution that involves all public services to provide those experiencing a mental health problem with the support they deserve.
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CHANGING FOR THE BETTER
LETTERS
with Transition Keynsham
Willsbridge Mill: what a find!
Thanks for putting your trust in us
HAVING seen the Keynsham Walking Festival advertised in the Keynsham Voice, we planned to try the Willsbridge Mill walk on Sunday 28th April. Unfortunately we were a few minutes late arriving and missed the group walk but we did our own and found it was a beautiful place for a dog walk, with a lovely cafe for coffee and cake at the end of the walk! We wouldn't have got round to going there if we hadn't seen the Walking Festival advertised. Hoping to take the grandchildren there in the summer holidays too for some pond-dipping. Alison, Whitchurch
MAY we use your columns to thank all the voters of Keynsham East ward and Saltford ward who supported us at the recent local elections for Bath and North East Somerset Council. We wish to thank all involved for a civilised, decent campaign. Now elected, we are honoured and delighted to have the opportunity to serve as ward councillors to represent everyone in our respective wards. Cllr Hal MacFie, Cllr Andy Wait – Keynsham East ward Cllr Duncan Hounsell, Cllr Alastair Singleton – Saltford ward
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Compostable food packaging – revolution or rubbish? A RECENT survey by sustainability charity Hubbub found that the UK’s growing ‘lunch on the go’ habit is generating nearly 11 billion items of packaging waste a year, much of which is not recycled. The waste ranges from sandwich cartons, napkins, crisp packets, takeaway containers and snack wrappers. Reading about the survey got me thinking about compostable food and drink packaging. Some companies are now offering plant-based bioplastic (PLA) food packaging and coffee cups, and many independent coffee shops (and even the House of Commons!) have switched to them, believing that they’re better for the environment. Unfortunately, it’s not so simple. Most of the PLA-coated coffee cups and PLA food packaging are only compostable in a specialist composter, of which there are 18 for the entire UK. Even if you live in an area where your local authority
has access to this specialist kit (spoiler alert, B&NES doesn’t), it’s likely that your cup will end up in landfill. Why? Because waste sorters (both people and machines) can’t tell the difference between a conventional or compostable cup. We’re all told to ‘reduce, reuse, recycle,’ but what isn’t so obvious is the hierarchy – first reduce, then reuse, and finally if it’s impossible to do the first two, recycle. In terms of food and drink packaging, the waste hierarchy is simple. Make your own lunch (reduce), and if you can’t, bring your own reusable coffee cup and food container to your local sandwich shop (reuse). It does take a bit of forward planning, but I think that’s a small price to pay. If you’d like to read more about why bioplastics aren’t the answer to food packaging waste, Bristol based organisation City to Sea has a great FAQ on it. Visit www. citytosea.org.uk/bioplastics
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n WHAT’S ON Accessible
Tai-Chi
for anyone who considers themselves disabled (physical, mental or learning) Fear Hall, 30 High St, Keynsham, BS31 1DQ 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th April & 13th & 20th May Cost: FREE If you’d like to find out more, please contact the team on 0117 947 9942 or email peersupport@wecil.co.uk
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n Sunday afternoon tea for those who would like some good company and a chat over a cuppa, Saltford Hall, 2-4pm.
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n Teas will be served at St Mary’s Church Compton Dando 2pm to 5pm. Please join us for tea and cake in our lovely village Church.
June 7
n Lunchtime concert in St John's church, Keynsham with the 'Monday Players', Wind Quintet 1.00 to 1.50pm. Admission free, retiring collection
June 14
n Lunchtime concert in St John's church, Keynsham with the Richard Leigh Harris, piano. 1.00 to 1.50pm. Admission free, retiring collection
June 22
n Keynsham Orchestra present their Summer concert with a programme including Mozart's Violin Concerto in A ( soloist Lorna Osbon), Sibelius Symphony No 5 and Nielsen's Helios Overture. 7.30pm at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Rd, Saltford Tickets £10-00, £8-50 concessions, under 18’s free.
June 22
n Teddy Challenge – Is your Teddy brave enough ? Watch your furry friend zip down a 30 metre wire from the top of Keynsham Church Tower. Summer Fete – Barbeque , Coconut Shy, Homemade Preserves, Plants, Face Painting, Smash the Crockery Stalls and much more. St John’s Church High Street Keynsham 2pm – 4.30pm
June 28
n Lunchtime concert in St John's church, Keynsham with the
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June 30
n Saltford Wombles : Litter Pick There will be a litter pick on Sunday 30 June, 2.00-4.00pm, meeting outside The Little Coffee Shop on Manor Road. This will be for a post Festival tidy up and in readiness for summer. If you have litter pickers, gloves and high viz vest please do bring them, but if not we can provide them. We have bags provided by B&NES Council. If you would like to attend this litter pick, or would just like to find out more about the Saltford Wombles, please contact Barbara at the following email address: saltfordwombles@gmail.com
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n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. Linda Toulson, Development manager from the ROS will be giving us an update. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613.
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n Keynsham Veggies and Vegans is a support group for the lifestyle. For chats, food, drink, info and V/Ve food events nearby, please join the Facebook group: facebook.com/ groups/keynshamvegans
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n Why not drop into Victoria Methodist Church on the High Street for a coffee or tea break, where you will receive a warm welcome. We are open every morning, Monday to Saturday, from 10am to noon. Pop in – we would love to see you.
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n Keynsham Writers is a small and friendly evening support group for budding novelists serious about one day getting published. For latest event details, please visit the Facebook group: facebook.com/ groups/keynshamwriters n Pilates classes, Keynsham Methodist Church Key Centre from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Classes £36 for six sessions or pay per class. Spaces available. Please contact Jenny Greenslade on 07784271249.
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n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community choir, meet at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road from 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Choir leader Maria Johnson studied music at Cambridge University and has taught music and conducted choirs in a variety of venues. Adults of all ages welcome, no experience needed. For more information, visit www.keyvoices.jimdo.com or call Karen on 01761 472708. n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 7.10-8pm Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts. All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission free for members or £4 for visitors. l n Introduction to Pilates for back pain with Sandhya (older adults). Are you fed up of the pain in your back? Exercise classes are too fast or too strong? Are you fed up of taking medication for the pain? Try Pilates for backs to reduce back pain and improve your core so that you can go about your everyday activities without being in agony! Small class size to give more one-on-one attention. Suitable for beginners and those with herniated discs. No previous experience needed. No sit-ups, no crunches.. Take it at your own pace.. Be kind and gentle with your body. 9.45am, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Www.yogakeynsham.com FB: Yogakeynsham. Check spaces at Bookwhen.com/yogakeynsham or call 07565 976 129. Other classes Wed and Thursday and Sun family yoga n Free gentle 30-minute walk for over-55s. Meet outside Keynsham Methodist Church, 10am, for a gentle walk followed by refreshments. Suitable for those
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Regular events Please inform us if there are any changes to your regular event, such as cancellation or changes in time, venue or contact details. that haven’t exercised in a while! Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Beginners Pilates for Backs in Keynsham. Are you fed up from the pain in your back? Exercise classes are too fast or too strong? Are you fed up of taking medication for the pain? Help relieve the agony of back pain by stretching and strengthening the back muscles and improving your core and balance with Gentle Pilates. Suitable for beginners and people those with herniated discs. No previous experience needed. suitable for beginners. Take it at your own pace. Be kind and gentle with your body. Monday 9.30am, 545pm and 7pm in Keynsham. Claim your Free 4 tips to a pain free back at www.yogakeynsham.com/ free other Classes for Yoga, Pilates & meditation on Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sunday www. yogakeynsham.com Youtube : Yoga and Pilates in Keynsham 07565 976 129 n Art class at 10am to noon in the Fear Hall, Keynsham, alternate Mondays. Small friendly group, all abilities, with experienced teacher. £5.50 per session. Call 07784 839781 for more information. l n Cardio Fit, an hour-long high energy aerobics workout, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford at
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7.30pm. Please contact Hannah on 07903367887 or @cardiofit on Facebook to book a class n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.com
n Keynsham Methodist Church Victoria Women’s Guild. We are a friendly group of older ladies who enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, a relaxed programme of talks, fun, quizzes, and occasionally lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For details, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408. n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members welcome, call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org.uk. n Keynsham Creative Writers meet on the second Monday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm and the fourth Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. For more information contact George on 0117 914 8654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session, contact Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040, email emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk.
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n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets at 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Contact Jenny for more details on 0117 961 3327. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Yoga For Men. Keynsham Baptist Church (next to Grounded). Mondays, 7 – 8pm. £8 per class with loyalty card available. All abilities welcome, especially any men that claim to be the most inflexible in the world! Friendly drop-in classes that focus on improving flexibility, developing balanced strength, increasing stamina and reducing stress. All equipment provided. See yogadad.co.uk. n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at
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least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Come and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559. n Lovely relaxed baby and toddler group. Free entry & free snacks for kids and adults. Mondays 9.45-11.30 (except 3rd Monday of each month) in St Dunstans church hall (behind the church). Please see our facebook page for info https://www.facebook.com/StDunstans-Keynsham-Baby-ToddlerGroup-2288321904755634/
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n Saltford Village Choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Wansdyke room at Saltford Hall. We would like more people to join our friendly group of singers. No audition, no need to be able to read music, just come along and enjoy singing. More details from Julie on 01225 872336. n Stay curious at Somerdale Shed! A social club for interesting people who like to do interesting things. Every Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm, at Keynsham’s Community Shed, Tiberius Road, BS31 2FH. Just drop in or see our Facebook group “Somerdale Shed” for details. ln Pilates Mat classes for all abilities running at Queen Charlton Village Hall. Sevenweek course costing £63, dropin £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Beginners/Improvers, 10.30am. To book call Elena on 07732 246866 or email elena@vitalpilates.co.uk, www. vitalpilates.co.uk n Age UK B&NES hosts Tai Chi at Victoria Methodist Church, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £5. To join, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk ln Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 10.3011.20am (over-50s) Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s,
beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.30am to 12.15pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. Please contact David Sawyer 01225 872780 for more details. n Age UK B&NES Book Club Meets on the last Tuesday of the month,10am to 11.30am at Keynsham Library, donation £3. Call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for more details. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over65s, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road,
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Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events.
n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is
one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For details, contact Sue on 07979 740702. n Saltford Floral Club meets every fourth Tuesday at 2pm in Saltford Hall. For events see our website www.saltfordfloralclub.com or contact Val Purkis (Chairman) via email valpurkis@hotmail.com or call 07931 103 387. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659 for more information.
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n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 07808 481 343 or 0117 986 4014.
Wednesday l n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 6-30-7.25 pm, Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Keynsham Photowalkers meet every Wednesday from 10.30am at different places around Keynsham to explore, take photos and enjoy being outdoors. We have a Facebook page and group which have details of where we’ll be each week. It’s free and everyone is welcome to join in. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, variable programme, often leaving around 10am. Cost is £18 per year, which allows you to go out with any of the walking groups in the area. Call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk
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n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 10am, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com n Short mat bowling at Wellsway School sports centre, 7pm to 10pm. All year round, everyone welcome. First three sessions are free. Please contact David Sawyer 01225 872780 for more details. In NEW PILATES CLASS. Mondays 11.30am to 12.30pm Keynsham, Wednesdays 1.45pm to 2.45pm Keynsham. Please bring a mat. £36 for six-week booking. Contact Jenny 07784 271249. www.pilates4posture. co.uk n Cardio Fit, an hour-long high energy aerobics workout, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford at 9.15am. Please contact Hannah on 07903367887 or @cardiofit on Facebook to book a class n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £4 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir. org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. See Tuesday’s entry for details. n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon,
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n WHAT’S ON in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 for more information. n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
Thursdayl n Pilates Mat classes for all abilities starting Queen Charlton Village Hall. Sevenweek course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Beginners/ Improvers, 6.30pm. To book call Elena 07732 246866 or email elena@vitalpilates.co.uk, www. vitalpilates.co.uk n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. Contact David Sawyer on 01225 872780 for more details. n Walking football for over-50s, 8-9pm, AJN Stadium, Keynsham.
Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Music For The Mind at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 10.30am to noon. Free entry. Open to all who have been diagnosed with dementia, with a carer if needed. More details from Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance on 0117 983 7923. ln Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 10-10.50am, 12.30-1.25pm or 6.30-7.25pm Saltford Community Centre , FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available) n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304 for more information. n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. Contact Joan on 01761453169. In Introduction to Yoga for the inflexible. Relax, calm and create a sense of balance with this beginners’ yoga class. Learn the poses while reducing stress and anxiety. We won’t ask you to look like a pretzel. If you want a class for beginners and those that feel as stiff as a board then this class is for you. No more than 12-14 in a class. Class is with Jules. You will be guided to go at your own pace and we finish with a lovely relaxation, getting you ready to drift off to sleep. Suitable for beginners, no previous experience needed.. Take it at your own pace..Be kind and gentle with your body. 6pm and 7.15pm, St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham. BS31 2PW. www.yogakeynsham.com, Sandhya on 07565 976 129 FB: Yogakeynsham. Other classes Mon, Wed, Thur and Sun.
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n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes. co.uk n Come and listen to stories and rhymes for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Eileen on 01225 873224. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Call Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Jill on 01761 470773 for more information.
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n The Friday Afternoon Club meets at Keynsham Royal British Legion Club, Charlton Road, 3pm to 5pm, on the third Friday of the month. Craft activities to create an art installation as part of Keynsham in Bloom’s displays. Activities will also include board games, quizzes and chat. n Chew Park Badminton Club serves the B&NES and South Glos areas. Chew Park BC currently
play on a Friday night, 7.30pm to 10.30pm at St Brendan’s School, Broomhill Road, Brislington. Visitors looking to play competitive badminton in a friendly club are welcome. For further details, email chewparkbc@outlook.com or ring Mary on 07989 359762. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Goldies Sing&Smile sessions are open to everybody. These are fun, uplifting social groups where we sing-a-long to the popular hits of the 50s onwards. You don’t have to be able to sing, just love music! Keynsham Goldies sessions take place at The Key Centre on the second and last Friday of every month from 2.00-3.00pm. Saltford Goldies session takes place at Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre, Chestnut Walk on the third Friday of every month from 2-3pm. £2 voluntary donation to attend. ln Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.com n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information contact the church on 0117 986 3112. n Pilates class led by Physiotherapist Kate Suitable for beginners and improvers St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham Fridays at 10.00am £48 for 6 week block of classes including free initial Pilates assessment for new clients. To book your place please call or email Kate 07518 522 292 kate@corerehab-physio.co.uk www.corerehab-physio.co.uk n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living
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n WHAT’S ON on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. Pilates class led by Physiotherapist Kate Suitable for beginners and improvers St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham Fridays at 10.00am £48 for 6 week block of classes including free initial Pilates assessment for new clients. To book your place please call or email Kate 07518 522 292 kate@corerehab-physio.co.uk www.corerehab-physio.co.uk
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n Somerdale Pavilion Parkrun, 9am, every Saturday. A free timed 5km run – register at www.parkrun.
org.uk/somerdalepavilion/ n Free Turn Up and Play Football Sessions for children aged between five and 16 with physical, sensory and learning difficulties, 9am to10am at Keynsham Town FC. Contact Martin for more details on 07754 543719. n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com for details. n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www.saltandsham.co.uk for more details. n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first
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Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. For dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Follow us on Twitter @ keynshamwltdo.
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n Tai chi classes return to the park. 9am every Sunday in all weathers. Contact 07731 198890 or taichikeynsham@outlook.com n Free social runs for ladies. Meet Sunday 8am at the top of Chandos Road where it meets Station Road. Warm-up, social run of 30 to 45 minutes and cool down. For details, see www.thismumruns. co.uk/bath n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 or 01454 774984.
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PEN TO PAPER with Keynsham Creative Writers
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Happy time at Kingfisher Lodge BABY animals bring joy to people of all ages, as Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre in Saltford found out when it opened its doors to visitors - and some seven-day-old lambs. Children, parents and residents enjoyed bottle-feeding the cuddly creatures. A spokesman said: “We welcomed the community in and the staff and residents said how lovely it was to see children having fun in the home. The baby lambs were loved from the very moment the staff, residents and visitors set their eyes on them and everyone enjoyed cuddles and feeding them milk from the bottles.”
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Not too well, I’m feeling low, So off to see the doc I go, First we have a little chat, Then tests for this and tests for that, Then when the results come through, He sends me to the Royal U., And puts me in their careful hands, More tests, X-rays and CT scans, Probe me, prod me, prick me and pummel me, Wheel me round from here to there, All the medics get their share, Of having a look to see what they can see. They... gave... me... Bisoporol to block my beta, Apixaban to make it neater, And Furosemide to make me wee, Digoxin and Diltiazem, Are also part of the stratagem, Big Pharma’s making a fortune out of me. So now I’m back, I have a stack, Of loads of pills to cure my ills, To take with wherever I go,
What good they do, I do not know, But I swallow them down, just in case, And rattle around from place to place, There’s white ones in various sizes, Coloured ones in different guises, Sexy blue and pretty pastel puce, I follow what the doctors say, And swallow them down three times a day, Though I’ve yet to be convinced they’re any use. I... take... my... Bisoporol to block my beta, Apixaban to make it neater, And Furosemide to make me wee, Digoxin and Diltiazem, Are also part of the stratagem, Big Pharma’s making a fortune out of me. George Liddell
Keynsham Creative Writers meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month. New members are always welcome – contact George on 0117 914 8654.
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n BACK TO NATURE
Our birdwatchers have been in seventh heaven! with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group ON Friday May 17, Kathy Farrell and I handed over a cheque for £1812.01 to Ian Barrett, chief executive of the Avon Wildlife Trust, writes chairman Dave Sage. The cheque represents all the money raised over the last year by the Keynsham group of the Trust. Kathy has undoubtedly been one of the main driving forces behind this excellent fund-raising, selling home made goods at our indoor
meetings and elsewhere. These include bird food, all manner of edible goodies and her special LED lamps made from “empty spirit and wine bottles”. I am assured that she doesn’t drink all the contents first! Kathy has stated that she “is doing much less this year” – but she still plays a key and formidable role in the running of the local group, which has thrived since she joined the committee a few years ago. Ian thanked the group for all they are doing to champion wildlife in Keynsham, and for providing enjoyment, entertainment and education for the large audiences which attend our talks each month through the winter, and summer walks. To underline these roles, our field trip on Saturday May 18 was
to Ham Wall, near Meare on the Somerset levels. The 12 members who came on the minibus (thus reducing our carbon footprint) were expertly guided around this outstanding RSPB reserve by volunteers Bob Buck (who also happens to help manage St George’s flower bank at Portbury) and Lee Dutton. The weather was very kind; clear and bright with high cloud and light winds; perfect for birdwatching. Normally these visits produce one or two highlights, but we were
lucky enough to get seven! 1. We had hardly set off before we saw two hobbies circling overhead. One of the smaller birds of prey, the hobby is also the fastest in the UK in level flight, and so manoeuvrable that it can catch swallows, swifts and dragonflies in mid-air. 2. The great white egret, although increasing, is still nationally rare and so seeing a few of these magnificent herons, some at quite close range, was remarkable.
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n BACK TO NATURE
3. Red kites were at one time almost extinct in the UK but are now spreading far and wide following a successful feeding programme in mid-Wales. These beautiful birds of prey are easy to spot with their forked tail. 4. The bittern is another bird on the verge of extinction and was specially introduced to the Somerset levels after careful conservation management work. To firstly hear the incredible low-pitched booming of the male, then to see one flying low over the reedbeds was a privilege, especially there are still only 80 breeding males in
the country. 5. A water rail with chicks was spotted by some members close to a hide, skulking among the reeds. Occasionally heard (a call like a squealing pig!) but very rarely seen, this relative of the coot and moorhen is a real wetland speciality. 6. A marsh harrier was seen soaring high above the hide, using the warm air currents to gain height. Soon afterwards, a female was seen hunting low over the reed beds, with her characteristic flap and glide, before descending rapidly into the reeds, perhaps catching prey. 7. A cuckoo was heard calling; once a common spring sound but for most of us, this was the first time we’d heard one for many years. Scientists are not sure about the causes of this 65% decline since the 1980s; studies investigating changes in breeding habits of birds whose nests the female birds lay their eggs in, and of changes in the populations of prey species have proved inconclusive. If these weren’t enough, we also saw two Lapwings mobbing
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a crow, other Lapwings displaying, some beautiful damselflies and dragonflies, & butterflies, including peacock & speckled wood. In total, we saw and heard 45 bird species (admittedly including three from the minibus on the way home!), three more than the previous record from our Chew Valley Lake visit last year. While we were in the Tor View hide, Bob Buck told us
that it was a magical place to be in the early morning, with the Dawn Chorus all around and Glastonbury Tor in full view on the horizon. The only disappointment was the non-appearance of bearded tit, nor yellow wagtail, although the latter is not normally seen at this part of the Somerset levels. Nevertheless, a superb afternoon’s bird watching!
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Fiction
The Mermaid & Mrs HancockImogen Hermes Gowar This book follows a trend in modern fiction that has stories set in the past that has a magical, supernatural quality to the stories as well. This is a popular book and set in 1785, sees Jonah Hannock as a successful merchant and one night one of his captains comes to his door and tells him that he has sold one of his ships for what appears to be a mermaid. This startling revelation spreads around the docks, coffee houses and parlours – everyone wants to see the mermaid! Jonah is then plunged into a new business world which takes him into high society and he meets the enigmatic Angelica Neale. Her business proposition and ambition takes Jonah onto a risky path – but he cannot leave Ms Neale alone. This is definitely an adult read but a story about love, friendship and loss. There are a number of twists and definitely an interesting story with some great historical set pieces.
Heads you win Jeffrey Archer This is one of the latest books written by the ever popular Jeffrey Archer. It has just arrived in Keynsham Library and as ever looks
a good read, especially while on holiday. It starts in Leningrad, in the Soviet Union in 1968. Alexander Karpenko is destined for a great career in the Soviet government but when his father is assassinated by the KGB, he and his mother have to escape Russia. When they are at the dock side to leave Russia, they have to make a choice either board a container ship bound for America or Great Britain. This decision is made on a toss of a coin… The decision made at that dock side impacts greatly on Alexander’s future and so begins a great tale spanning thirty years and the history of the late nineteenth century, from the Vietnam War to the fall of the Soviet Union. Adult NonFiction
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National Book Trust week (3rd-9th June 2019) The National Book Trust is launching “Pjamarama” – a national initiative to encourage more bedtime stories. So every pyjama party needs a good book, so the Keynsham Library is handing out a free copy of “Car, Car, Truck, Jeep” and let the fun begin.
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Adam Kay Reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant Not so long ago we were celebrating the 70th birthday of the NHS, I think it is still time for
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Elena Favilli Reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant Second volume of this ambitious project: to give to children stories about women who are heroes on their own. Beautifully illustrated, each page is the story of a different woman often from a different country. They can be spies, scientist, doctors, singers, aviators, … they all show courage, and ambition when and where the odds were against them. You can read one page at a time, I am sure you will come across some of those ladies that will become your role models easily. I have a particular soft spot for Katia Krafft, but she was already my childhood hero. I am expecting this volume to lead to many other ones!
Library News
What do you find under the bed- is it a smelly shoe, a piece of jigsaw or even an apple core? But wait there may be something more. Are there bugs squabbling, a grizzly bear or even a dragon – then again there may be something even worse. Read on and found out!!! Children’s Non Fiction
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Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, now every Tuesday during term time at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am Session 2 - 11 – 11.30 Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 1010.30am.
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
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OCIETY members enjoyed an insight into a sometimes neglected part of Bristol’s history last month, with a guided walk focused on the sites associated with the Bristol Riots of 1831. Leader Steve Spear provided an enthralling and detailed explanation of the rather complex story of the Riots, which were a response to remarks on the support for the Reform Bill by judge Sir Charles Wetherell. Trouble was anticipated when Wetherell visited the city on 29th October and a small number of troops had been sent to the city. (One detachment of Dragoon Guards were stationed in Keynsham and some believe that the name “Dragon’s Hill” arises from that.) Over the next three days the riots escalated from a relatively peaceful but unruly protest to major civil disorder in which the city’s jails were broken into – with the prisoners released – buildings looted and the Mansion House, Custom House and Bishop’s Palace among those burned down. Finally, on Monday 31st October, with more of Queen Square being destroyed, the Dragoons charged and brought the rioting to a violent end. The Riots were the worst of several across the country and the consequences were significant. Locally, some of the rioters were tried and executed, others transported; at national level the Great Reform Act was passed the following year, beginning the process of extending the right to vote; a few years later the system of local government was reformed and boroughs were required to establish police forces. The group in Queen Square, where many buildings were destroyed in the riots Today there is nothing to mark the violence and bloodshed that took place and all the buildings have been rebuilt or replaced long ago – the Riots are not something that the City wishes to remember. The Brassworks Cone Prominent on the pub-style sign at the Brass Mill Restaurant on Avon Mill Lane is a large conical structure, reminding one of the kilns that
once marked the glass factories in central Bristol and Nailsea. What was the purpose of this cone and why is it a key part of the Brass Mill’s history? The Avon Mill was the largest of the various brass mills set up in the area in the first half of the eighteenth century. Its location on the Avon took advantage of the much greater flow of water compared to the older Chew Mill nearby, to power more water-wheels and it also had a more reliable flow in dry summer periods. The works specialized in the manufacture of wire, starting from slabs of brass 12” (300mm) wide, which were brought up the river from Bristol. These were first rolled several times to give flat strips about a third of that width, which were then slit into narrow strips called strings to be drawn through upright rolls to make the wire. Through these various processes, the brass became hard and brittle so it could not be worked any more. To prevent this, the brass had to be softened or annealed from to time to time, by heating to 370 deg C in furnaces long enough to hold the strips. The large brick cone which
dominated the site stood above these annealing furnaces in order to create sufficient draught. It was thus essential to the efficiency of the wire production. A view beneath the cone, showing the entrance to the long annealing ovens At Saltford Brass Mill and at Kelston Mills, the tall structures that remain today served the same purpose but are older, smaller and constructed of stone rather than brick . After the Avon Mill closed in 1927, the cone did not survive for long; it was demolished soon afterwards, removing a distinctive feature of the Keynsham skyline. This Month’s History Walk - Saltford On Monday 10th June at 7.00pm and on Thursday 13th June at 10.30am, as part of the Saltford Festival, Rodger Fowler will be leading a history walk around Saltford village. There is a charge of £2.00 per head and it is necessary to book in advance via office@saltfordhall.co.uk
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HE fourth annual Keynsham Walking Festival got under way on Friday 26th April, with a really good turnout for the first walk. Once again, Keynsham Walkers are Welcome teamed up with Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society for a short walk entitled " A History of Keynsham Town Centre" The walk was lead by dave Johnson, who is a member of both organisations. Meeting at St johns Church for a talk about the oldest building in the town that is still in use., other stops included the abbey, Keynsham Mill, The New Inn, Dapps Hill,, Albert Mill, Temple Street, and finally the High Street Unfortunately a lot of the historic building have been demolished, a lot within the last 50 years, so the participants had to use their imagination. The 90 minute walk finished at what is now the Halifax, but used to be the Methodist Church and an Eyelet factory. A round of applause for dave, meant it was time to
retire to a local hostelry for some welcome refeshment. Sadly on the Saturday, the weather took a turn for the worse, and the three walks arranged for that day were not well supported. The first was a short walk lead by Derek Butler and assisted by his wife Vanessa,, headed south along the River Chew to Chewton and place and back on the other side of the river. Dave Johnson was again on hand to lead the walk to hanham Court, with this time Mike Stone as back marker. The final walk of the day was to Compton Dando, and Woollard, lead by Ross Drury, standing in for his mother Dawn, with Marie Carder assisting. This was the longest walk of the event, and Ross did an admirable job on what is a difficult walk. Saturday evenings social event was at St Dunstans Church Hall were a very successful quiz took place, with everyone having a cheddar ploughmans and a glass of wine or two.
Sunday saw an improvement in the weather and an upturn in attendances, with Ross leading the long walk of the day to Marksbury Vale, with Derek acting as back marker this time. A welcoming stop for refreshments was made at the Compton Inn. We were fortunate to have Richard Dyson, chair of the Local History Society, to lead the themed walk to Burnett, stopping off along the way to point out places of historical interest. The final walk of the festival was lead by Mike Stone, backed by his
wife Lin and took in a circular walk to Willsbridge Mill. All three walks finished together at the Memorial Park where a family finale took place wher caitlin Brennan and Bob Rumming-Pain were on hand with face painting and balloon modelling. Team Adventure also put in an apprearence. Although numbers were down, everybody enjoyed themselves, and the organising group are alrady thinking of improvements for next year.
Wonderful woodland in High Littleton ON Saturday May 18, the Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome group hopped on the 178 bus from Keynsham to explore the 90 acre Woodland Trust Greyfield Wood on the outskirts of the village of High Littleton. The group of 18, including three new walkers were enchanted by the tranquillity that the woods have to offer. The well maintained paths that meander through the woods presented an abundance of flora and fauna. The walkers were extremely excited when they spotted a deer some 10 metres from the path that they were walking along. This late spring time walk was delightful as the woodland was a sea of bluebells and the two hour walk the group was entertained by cheerful bird song. The dry weather experienced recently, gave the walkers the opportunity to view the waterfall not only from the top but up close by following the stream to the pool at the foot of the cascade. Many of the walkers returned by to Keynsham saying that they intended to return to the wonderful woodland that is so close to our home town'.
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Keynsham Town’s 63-goal Bristol Bats prove too NATIONAL FOR KEYNSHAM T strong for Buccaneers Kerry Bartlett honouredAWARD KEYNSHAM Town Ladies centre forward, Kerry Bartlett has won a top award at the FA National Women’s Football Awards for her record breaking 63 goals scored this season in 33 League and Cup games, in the FAWNL Division One South West including eleven individual hat-tricks. The awards evening was held at St Georges Park, the main centre for the Football Association, to give recognition to the top female players in football. Keynsham Town Ladies manager, Barrie Newton, said ‘Kerry has had a remarkable season with a goal tally that I do not think will be replicated again in top level women’s football. Her total would possibly have been higher, if she had not picked up a niggling injury towards the end of the season.’ Kerry is pictured above receiving her award as top goal scorer from the England Women’s football team manager, Phil Neville.
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Frys club hails Brian's 60 years of bowling ON Saturday 18th May, Frys Bowling Club held their club match as the Brian Hill Celebration Match to celebrate club member Brian Hill's 60th year as a member of the club, which also happened to be Brian's birthday. Brian captained one team with club captain Stephen Day captaining the other team. After falling behind early on, Brian's team pulled away towards the end to claim victory winning 2 of the 3 rinks on a day which Brian thoroughly enjoyed. Brian joined the club in 1959 after twice winning the Fry's Chocolate Factory interdepartmental tournament in 1957 and 1959. Brian has served the club as an officer in various roles, as well as carrying out practical jobs around the facilities. Brian was made a life member in 1997 for his service to the club, and has continued to help the club since then. A presentation was made by Club Secretary Christopher Day to thank Brian for his 60 years at the Club. Thursday 26th April Last Thursday saw the start of the Bristol and District League Division 2 with Frys hosting Yate 'A' on a sunny but windy evening. A close start continued into the halfway point with no team really getting too far ahead. A few loose ends from Frys saw Yate start to take a lead. Just as it looked like Yate would go on to take the match, Frys came back. After falling 8 shots back, Rink 1 pulled back the deficit. Yate were able to stay ahead on rink 2, with Frys just keeping ahead on rink 3. With rinks 2 and 3 keeping their final ends tight, the penultimate end on rink 1 saw a Frys pack in 5 shots to take the rink lead, but also closed the match to 3 shots with 2 ends left. With rink 2 dropping a single on the last end to hold on by one shot, it left Frys 4 behind. With the skips on rink 1 left to play, Frys found themselves shot down, but with 3 seconds. With Frys skip looking to play a hit and stay shot to get the 4 to draw, the bowl looked good, but caught the edge of Yate's bowl taking it out the head, but Frys bowl ran out the head, leaving Frys 1 shot short, but took 4
with his final bowl, Frys wrapped up a 45-41 win taking 8 points from the night. Scores: Rink 1: 19-12; Rink 2: 15-13; Rink 3: 11-16; Frys 45-41 Keynsham 'A' (8-2).
Brian Hill presentation points from the 2 rink wins. Scores: Rink 1: 20-15; Rink 2: 9-16; Rink 3: 13-12; Frys 42-43 Yate 'A' (4-6). Thursday 2nd May The second game of the league season saw Frys travel to Knowle 'A'. Early rain soon relented and Frys were able to get an early lead. Knowle came back on rinks 2 and 3 closing the game up. Frys were able to keep pulling away on rink 1 which gave a good lead. Rink 3 found themselves 4 shots down in the closing ends, but a good last few ends saw Frys close to within one shot. A good final end saw Frys pick up 4 shots to take the rink and allow rink 1 to close out the game with rink 2 having one end to finish. Going into the final end, Frys were 2 shots up, but needed the skip to remove one Knowle's 3 shots with his final bowl to secure a draw leaving Frys with 9 points from a 51-40 win and currently sit third in the table. Scores: Rink 1: 17-9; Rink 2: 17-17; Rink 3: 17-14; Frys 51-40 Knowle 'A' (9-1). Thursday 9th May Keynsham 'A' made the short trip across to Somerdale on a sunny but windy night. A close start set the tone as Frys slowly edged ahead, with rinks 1 and 2 getting out to a lead. Keynsham slowly pulled back the lead on
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Thursday 16th May: Frys travelled to Canford for the fourth game of the league season. After a close start, Canford went into the lead, but Frys soon pulled back at the halfway point and continued to pull away, with rinks 2 and 3 gaining leads. After finding themselves 14 shots up into the closing ends. Canford didn't give and soon pulled the deficit back, with rink 1 losing shots quickly and some saved shots on other rinks giving Canford a 1 shot lead with 2 ends to finish. Frys levelled the game with the final end on rink 1, but despite holding shot on rink 2, Canford's skip trailed the jack to give Canford 3 shots and a 45-42 win with Frys only taking home 2 points leaving Frys 4th in the table. Scores: Rink 1: 11-17; Rink 2: 16-10; Rink 3: 15-18; Frys 4245 Canford (2-8). For more information about Frys Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, please contact our Secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959, e-mail: frysbowlsclub@ gmail.com. You can also visit our website for more information: www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com. Training and equipment will be provided. You can also follow Frys Bowling Club on Twitter: @ FrysBowls."
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Keynsham crowned champions KEYNSHAM Town FC’s Mens First Team secured their dream of promotion to the Toolstation Western League Premier Division last month. After a season-long tussle with Cheddar, the Ks stormed to victory in their last 7 games and in the end ran out Champions by a margin of 9 points. The highlight of that run was a superb 2-0 win away at Cheddar early in April, with second half goals by Stef Lee and Matt Brown sending the Ks to the top of the table. They never looked back! The club’s other 3 senior sides have also had wonderful seasons. The Reserves won promotion to the Somerset County League Premier Division with an avalanche of goals to finish as runners up to Mendip Broadwalk. The A Team, having been promoted in successive seasons to the third tier of the
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finish in the Somerset Floodlit Youth League and winning the Supplementary Competition. Add to all this the success of Keynsham Town’s Ladies Senior Team, who stormed to the South West Division 1 title, it has certainly been a remarkable 9 months for the Ks and a season which will live long in the memories of all concerned! Club Secretary Julian French said: “Easter Monday was a day which will live long in the memory of everyone connected to Keynsham Town FC! The post-match celebrations on the pitch with players and their families, in the clubhouse and then with our good friends up The Old Bank, were fantastic (from what I can remember)! As you will probably recall, we got off to a slow start this season, and as we entered November, we sat in 6th position in the table with 20 points from our first 12 games. Since then, our form has been phenomenal……26 League games played, 24 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat, with 68 goals scored and only 11 conceded (no less than 17 clean sheets included in that run)! Add to that an average home league attendance of 158, the Ks are a force to be reckoned with!” Club Chairman Malcolm Trainer added; “Massive thanks must also go to the club’s sponsors, Smart Computers, The Old Bank, KitCo, R J Scaffolding and Dribuild, who have helped raise our profile and maintain
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our club’s financial position. Apart from the overheads of running 4 Senior teams, such as affiliation fees, competition entry fees and player insurance, playing a game at Crown Fields costs the Senior Section of the club up to £400 (renting the pitch, floodlights, match officials’ expenses, players food, tea hut stock, laundry, programmes, etc), which soon tots up when we have 4 teams and in excess of 50 home games in a season”. We also caught up with a jubilant Manager, John Allen. He said: “Before I talk about our fantastic group of players, I must start by thanking all who came out to support us at home to Ashton & Backwell on Easter Monday, where all 338 made it a day to remember. You are the best supporters in the league and the statistics will back that up; Monday was the biggest crowd not only in our league but in both divisions, and we were so proud we could win the title in front of you. Your support has helped us immeasurably over the season, and we share all of our success with each and every one of you! On arriving at the club last season, I came here with one goal in mind, to take this club on from the great work previously done by Chris, Sean and Russ and get us promoted to the Premier League! I cannot tell you how important Russ has been in this process - it has been a pleasure to work with him, his boundless enthusiasm
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and knowledge has been a key factor in our success. His support for me as assistant manager had been second to none, along with Jamie, Garc and Rich, we really are a team and I feel privileged to be surrounded by such great people! Having said all the above, the players deserve the most credit. Their togetherness, commitment and qualities both individually and collectively are the reason we became Champions for the first time since 1978. I hope they are forever remembered at this club,
and we look forward to working together in the Premier League in a new exciting chapter in the club’s history”. These days there is little “time off” over the summer for those involved with the club, and their pre-season schedule of friendlies is currently being put together before the players return for training in late June. You can keep up with the club’s news on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@ KeynshamTownFC).
HEAD coaches Jason Wheatley and Kevin Appleton will step down from their roles at Keynsham Rugby Club at the end of the 2018/2019 season due to work and family commitments. Jase and Kev have worked tirelessly for a decade in developing players throughout the club. This has not only been pivotal in the 1st XV’s promotion to South West 1 but also maintaining our position in that league. Although senior section coaches Jase and Kev are well known throughout the club, they have been frequently down helping the junior age groups as well as assisting with the U18s, creating an excellent link between the younger players in the club and the seniors. Jason said: “It’s been a real privilege to have been given the opportunity to coach at a fantastic club with a great tradition. It is with a very heavy heart that I will be leaving my senior coaching position. The players have played a huge part in developing me as a person as well as a coach over the last 10 years and I have had an unbelievable time. I am immensely proud of the club, its players and the significant successes that we have enjoyed together.” Kevin added: “I have had an amazing eight years at the club and leave with some fantastic friends and memories. I have been part of many rugby clubs over the years and nothing compares to the experiences I have had at Keynsham; this is down to the people across the club making it such a great club.” A club spokesman said: "We would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to them both for their commitmen. It is very rare you find that coaches who commit themselves to one club for that long! We hope they look back at their time at Crown Fields with fond memories and look forward to seeing them around the club. The Rugby Committee will in good time look to seek a successor to Jase and Kev. With the strong foundations built by Jase and Kev and the club in a strong position.
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Keynsham Town Ladies achieve unique double
KEYNSHAM Town Ladies Football Club has had a remarkable season, achieving a unique double as both FAWNL SW League Champions and Senior County Cup Winners. A feat not seen since season 2006-07. FA Women’s National League SW Champions Somerset County Senior Women’s Cup Winners KTLFC manager, Barrie Newton,
outlined that ‘the League Championship was clearly the big prize with promotion to tier three of the women’s pyramid, jut one level below the two super leagues. Not only that, but we did it in style winning 17 matches, drawing two and losing just one fixture. Goals scored were 114 with only 14 conceded, to give a remarkable 100 goal difference. Next year the step
up will be large, but we have an experienced squad all committed and with a few additions we aim to hold our own against big clubs, such as Portsmouth, Watford, MK Dons, Cardiff and Plymouth, punching above our weight for a small town the size of Keynsham. The County Cup win over Brislington was not easy, as we had players away and a thin
squad, not made any easier when we went down to 10 with a red card in the first half and were 1-0 down, but the players dug in and came back to win 2-1 with two excellent strikes from midfielder, Ellie Curson. That was not the only icing on the cake as the club’s U16s also won their County Cup, defeating Yeovil Town 4-1.’
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