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Developer challenges industrial estate refusal A DEVELOPER is challenging the decision to refuse planning permission for a new industrial estate in Keynsham. Places For People Strategic Land sought outline permission for the development on a site just north of the A4 Bath Road. But members of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse the scheme. They cited fears about road safety caused by a new junction onto the A4 and concerns that the masterplan for the wider area had been concealed. The developer has now informed B&NES Council of its intention to appeal against the refusal. In its appeal documentation, the developer says the councillors’ decision was “not reasonable” and was made against the advice of council officers. At the planning committee meeting last December, fears were voiced that schoolchildren could be “wiped out” by HGVs if the scheme went ahead. Councillor Lucy Hodge said she did not have confidence in data showing the new junction onto the A4 was safe and claimed the masterplan for the wider area had been hidden from planning
Ukrainians’ plea A Ukrainian mother and daughter now living in Keynsham want to make contact with other refugees from their war-torn homeland. PAGES 4 & 5
Homes battle Objectors are hoping that planning permission for 213 homes at Withies Green off the A4 Bath Road in Keynsham might be overturned. PAGE 7
High Street safety Councillors representing Keynsham on B&NES Council have set out what they believe needs to be done to improve safety on the High Street. PAGE 13
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Plans for employment land off the A4 Bath Road in Keynsham Image: Congar, Places for People
Developer to appeal n From Page 1 chiefs and the public. B&NES Council had allocated the land for employment to establish the town as a significant business location and reduce commuting. The outline plans proposed up to 5,700sqm for business, industrial process, general industrial and storage uses that councillors feared could result in another concrete factory being built close to people’s homes. They refused the application, saying the noise, pollution and safety risk could be reduced by creating a new access road onto World’s End Lane, which if landowners agreed could be widened to remove pinch points. Agents acting on behalf of Places For People Strategic Land state in their appeal documentation that an officer’s report to the committee “makes clear that the comprehensive masterplan required … had already been considered and deemed acceptable by the planning committee and that the application proposals are consistent with that plan. “The clear advice to the committee was that the application met the policy requirements in that regard.
“The Council has acted unreasonably in refusing the application on this basis. The fact that a copy of the agreed masterplan did not form part of the application material is not a reasonable basis on which to refuse the scheme. “Having regard to the second limb of the reason for refusal: the absence of a vehicular access to the site direct from Pixash Lane (via World’s End Lane) there is no credible justification for refusing the application on this basis. “As argued consistently during the determination process on behalf of the appellants, [the policy] does not preclude access to the employment land from Bath Road.” The appeal application has been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate. It is not clear when an appeal might be held or what form it would take. The planning committee’s decision to refuse permission was made by six votes to four. The meeting was told that the application had been opposed by Keynsham Parish Council, Saltford Parish Council, Saltford Environment Group and 147 objectors.
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GREAT British Bake Off winner Giuseppe Dell’Anno cast his expert eye over creations made by Saltford School pupils for a fun competition. The children were encouraged to be as inventive and creative as they liked on the theme of the Queen’s platinum jubilee. The categories were: Some of the Bake Off entries made by Reception, biscuits; Years pupils at Saltford School 1-2, cupcakes; Years 3-4, tray baker; and Years 5-6, celebration cake. Entries were judged on theme, presentation, creativity and taste. Certificates were awarded for each category, with the winners receiving a star baker apron and the runnersup receiving a star baker wooden spoon. Giuseppe, GBBO winner different bakes and desserts to in 2021, judged the entries sell within the tearoom. with headteacher Dawn Sage. “These proved exceptionally They presented the prizes at the popular with a constant queue school’s summer fair the next and all bakes sold out.” day, when all non-winning cakes The treats included mango were sold in the tearoom. and passion fruit panna cotta; All children attending the coffee panna cotta; puff pastry school were eligible for free entry cannoli with chocolate crème into the contest, called the Great patisserie; apricot jam ‘ox eyes’; Saltford Bake Off 2022. rum baba with orange diplomat Organiser Rajinder Boucher, cream; and candied orange from the school’s PTA, said: cream pots. “Giuseppe not only gave his The summer fair, cotime to judge at the baking ordinated and overseen by Jody competition, he donated a Sparey from the PTA, was the handmade tart towards the first since lockdown and was summer fair raffle and was busy preparing a selection of over 200 hugely successful, raising £7,311.
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A UKRAINIAN mother and daughter now living in Keynsham want to make contact with other refugees from their war-torn homeland. Liudmyla Grebenyuk and her daughter Anna fled from the city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine, which had suffered heavy shelling for months following the Russian invasion. They were hiding in an underground shelter below their apartment block when the building was destroyed by a missile. It took them a week to travel to Poland, where they spent about three months in a refugee camp before flying to the UK. They were greeted at Heathrow Airport by Kev and Mae Draper, who have taken them into their home in Keynsham. Kev said: “My wife and I have introduced them to a Ukrainian group based in Emersons Green, but we would really like to hear from more Ukrainians. “Liudmyla is learning English,
most often in conversation with our permanent live-in grandaughter Angelica, who has just turned three years old and learning English herself! “Anna already speaks basic English but is obviously keen to speak better.” Liudmyla hopes to find work as a beautician, for which she has qualifications back in Ukraine. Anna, aged 17, has been in contact with Wellsway School with a view to furthering her education. She would like to study psychology as her main A-level subject. Kev said: “Some very kind volunteers are also helping teach them - and other Ukrainians English on Saturdays at Saltford Village Hall.” Anna has told Kev and Mae about what it was like in the bomb shelter in the period before the missile struck. “It was absolutely freezing. She could hear bombs whizzing over the rooftops and was petrified with the uncertainty of
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Liudmyla and Anna meeting Kev Draper at Heathrow. Right, the pair with Kev and wife Mae at Bristol Pride where they were going to land. It became so intense, happening night after night.” While in the refugee camp, Liudmyla slipped in heavy rain and broke her leg. Her ankle is still in plaster. “They appear to be adjusting and settling in OK, although I think they are putting on a brave
face to what must be a very stressful time for them.” It is understood that the whereabouts of Liudmyla’s husband is unknown. Kev spoke about what led up to the decision to offer Liudmyla and Anna a home. “I was volunteering on the Ukrainian border, picking up
refugees who were fleeing from life-threatening dangers. “I drove many mothers and their children through Poland, where they would be safe, and that’s when I first considered that my wife Mae and I had sufficient space in our house that could be shared and lived in by refugees. “After discussing the idea
with Mae, I contacted the charity Love Bristol, who had a temporary booth in a refugee centre in Przemysl, on the Polish/ Ukrainian border.” Liudmyla and Anna have been experiencing cultural differences in the UK, such as attending the recent Pride festival in Bristol. Kev said: “They’re amazed how many women drivers there are. In Ukraine, women have less freedom and less voice.” Any Ukrainians who would like to contact Liudmyla and Anna can do so via Kev by email at Kevin@Christiangrantuk. com or by phoning him on 07810 343084. Kev plans to return to volunteering duties in Ukraine in a few weeks’ time and would like to hear from anyone who can source emergency medical equipment such as tourniquets, bandages, penicillin and external fixators. He would also like a BBC cameraman called Phil Morse, who lives locally, to get in touch.
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Withies Green homes go-ahead halted OBJECTORS are hoping that planning permission for 213 homes off the A4 Bath Road in Keynsham might be overturned. Bath & North East Somerset Council granted outline planning consent for the development on the 25-acre Withies Green site earlier this year. But now the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has intervened to stop the permission. Among those objecting to the scheme were Keynsham Town Council, Saltford Parish Council and Saltford Environment Group. They contacted local MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, who at their request made representations to the Secretary of State, asking that the planning decision be called in. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities has now written to B&NES Council stating that in exercise of his powers under Article 31 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Secretary of State directs B&NES Council not to grant permission “without
specific authorisation”. This Article 31 direction was made by Housing Minister Stuart Andrew and was issued to enable the Secretary of State to consider whether he should direct under Section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the application should be referred to him for determination. The department said that the direction “should not be read as any indication of the Secretary of State’s attitude towards the application scheme.” Saltford Environment Group responded: “Whilst SEG greatly welcomes this news, we are aware that the final decision on this highly inappropriate planning consent that went against the overwhelming wishes of the local communities affected and their elected representatives, has yet to be made by the Secretary of State. The case against planning consent is so strong that we remain hopeful common sense will prevail, democracy in local planning will be restored, and that this inappropriate planning consent will finally be over-ruled by the Secretary of State.”
The Withies Green proposal includes a new playing field for the Two Rivers C of E Primary School being built at the neighbouring Hygge Park development, as well as allotments, a community orchard, football pitch and open space, including a wetland park. Developer Mactaggart & Mickel tried to secure outline permission for 200 homes in 2018, but B&NES Council rejected the application, saying the site was not needed for development and that the existing road network could not cope with the extra traffic. An appeal against refusal was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate but was later withdrawn. Then a revised proposal was approved by B&NES planning committee. It voted to accept the advice of the council’s planning officer, who said there were significant considerations in favour of the development, including a significant contribution towards maintaining a five-year land supply in B&NES, the provision of 30% affordable housing and sustainable transport improvements.
Art group still going strong after 17 years ON a beautiful summer’s day, Compton Dando Art Group celebrated their 17th anniversary with a ploughman’s lunch at the Compton Inn. The group meets each week in the village hall, and many of its original members still attend each week. Group leader Sonia Priest said: “Although Covid was difficult and the group could not meet, we are all now enjoying such gatherings again, with workshops and demos given by Mary Shaw, a local artist who comes along once a month. “The social aspect is just as important as the painting, and members of the group support each other on a regular basis, as they have over the past 17 years, and they have formed many friendships. “They are hoping to enjoy weekly meetings for the foreseeable future and already have demos and workshops planned, as well as a Christmas lunch.” l Photo: Ros Anstey
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CROWDS flocked to Keynsham Music Festival as it celebrated its 25th anniversary. The seven-day event included all types of music, from opera and reggae to brass, at various venues in the town. And it culminated in a family festival in the Memorial Park, where the fun was captured in these photos by Colin Rayner.
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Our town’s long history Inconvenient truths of coal-fired industry THANK-you to Lionel Hutt for taking the time to comment on my article about “Smoky Keynsham” in your July issue. While I agree that fog and mist sometimes settles in the Chew and Avon valleys around Keynsham, there is also a long history of coalfired industry here. Although the four mills in Keynsham were mostly powered by water, the metal industry that took them over in the 1700s also required furnaces that were fuelled by coal, and the mills eventually had steam engines installed to provide power when water levels were low. The Bristol Brass Company took over Downe or Chew Mill (in the park) in 1711. They later acquired Avon Mill (now called The Brass Mill pub) in 1734 and constructed the New Brass Mill in 1733 (the first mill located on the Albert Mill site). All three mills required at least one coal-fired furnace to be incorporated into the mill building,
similar to the one still existing at the Saltford Brass Mill, to allow the brass pans to be softened in between shaping using a waterdriven hammer. However, by far the greatest source of smoke would have come from the furnaces in the Shallard Steel Works at the end of Steel Mills Lane, to the south of Keynsham. The first furnace was built in 1716 and would have consumed about two tons of coal a day. A second furnace was added in 1750 and both were in use until the steel works closed in 1812. The Shallard’s used the nearby water wheel in the South Mill (now called The Steel Mill) to power their forging hammer. There were also around 20 lime kilns in Keynsham and many residential fireplaces converted to use the cheap and abundant local coal that was recorded in the 1690s as half the price of that elsewhere in Britain. Paul Benn, Keynsham
EXTINCTION Rebellion state that rivers are “flowing in Africa” yet Bono (U2) sings every December “no rain or rivers flow” with his Band Aid. Kilimanjaro was to have no snow cap by 2022. Does snow still exist in its cap? (An Inconvenient Truth – Al Gore). Mark Jonathan Woodward, Clandown Editor’s note: This letter is in response to an article in our July issue in which Rich Prior, of Extinction Rebellion Keynsham, said: “We are seeing the dire impacts of climate change now - witness the severe flooding in Africa and Australia and extreme high temperatures in India.”
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IN this very hot weather, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of the amount of water we use. We naturally use more water when it’s hot and dry, but the knock-on effect is demand for water has increased substantially. Fortunately, there are small, simple things everyone can do to
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with Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society This is an interesting aerial photograph from the 1920s. The location is obvious, but over the last 100 years there have been many changes. The gardens or allotments in the right foreground became the council nurseries, then a depot and car park and are at present unused. Behind them can be seen the chimney of the Keynsham electricity generating station, now covered by the end of the parish hall. Many of the gardens have been built over as the size of shops has increased, although some of the long buildings survive. On the left, the line of buildings along the Bristol road is unbroken and opposite, near the top, is the old Wingrove Hotel. The old Vicarage is just to the left of the church tower.
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COUNCILLORS representing Keynsham on Bath and North East Somerset Council have set out what they believe needs to be done to improve safety on the High Street. The move follows reports of people tripping and falling over the uneven road surface. The £1.5 million High Street improvement project, which was completed in March, has seen the footpaths widened and resurfaced, a cycle lane added and new street furniture installed. But local residents have reported problems with the differing heights of the kerbs, which they say have caused vulnerable people to trip and fall. As reported in the Voice last month, B&NES Council is considering a number of measures following a road safety audit that included an assessment of reports of injuries suffered by pedestrians. Proposals include laying red tarmac on the cycle lane and
reducing the width of the solid white line along the cycle lane’s edge. Also recommended are changing some of the paving and doing more to encourage use of the three pedestrian crossings. The council has not yet indicated what action it will take on the proposals. Keynsham’s six B&NES councillors have since met to find “a more permanent, cross-party solution” to improving safety in the High Street. The Conservative and Liberal
Democrat councillors have called for: l The cycle lane to be raised to make it level with the pavement l The cycle lane to be painted green so it stands out more clearly l The white line that separates the cycle lane to be made thinner so it doesn’t resemble a dropped kerb The councillors believe that while these measures may not fix the problems complete, due to the “poor design” of the
High Street, they will make an enormous difference to the safety of pedestrians. Councillor Alan Hale, Conservative councillor for Keynsham South, said: “The redesign of Keynsham High Street has been a disappointing failure. It has resulted in the road being made dangerous for pedestrians, with some residents sustaining serious injuries. “The meeting with the Lib Dem councillors was productive and I look forward to working with them to get these problems sorted out as quickly as possible.” Councillor Andy Wait, Liberal Democrat councillor for Keynsham East, said: “Both Councillor Hal MacFie and I were pleased with the outcome of the joint meeting. “Despite our different political views, our main concern is for the welfare of the town as a whole, and these sensible solutions should make a positive difference to peoples’ lives.”
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Oscar-winners on big screen KEYNSHAM Film Works is looking forward to inviting cinema fans back to the big screen for its new season. It kicks off with Coda, a drama with mostly deaf actors that won the Oscar for best film this year and will be screened on September 1. It will be followed on October 6 by The Father, for which Anthony Hopkins won the 2022 Oscar for best actor playing an elderly man suffering from dementia. The community-run cinema holds screenings on the first Thursday of each month at The Space, Temple Street, above the library. It had to suspend showings for two years because of Covid-19 restrictions, then made a low-key return this April with the Oscarwinning Parasite. More people came along in May to see Western, a German/Bulgarian film, and the mini-season ended with Minari - about a Korean-American family on an Arkansas farm - in June. Keynsham Film Works, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, began by showing films at Broadlands School and then at the Fry Club. It later moved to The Space to take advantage of its high-quality equipment and raked seating. Committee member Sarah Shorter said:
“Film Works provides a chance for people to see the kind of films that they might go to see at the Little Theatre in Bath or the Watershed in Bristol, without having to leave Keynsham. “We try to create a varied programme of art-house type films and more popular ones, from the previous year. We usually try to include at least one documentary and one classic film and about a 50/50 split between English language and foreign films. “Our chair, Geoff, provides an introduction at the beginning of the film and we run a bar at the end, for people to stay and discuss the film, if they wish to.” Films are chosen from a suggestion box for audience members, as well as recommendations from the committee, which meets each March to choose films for the next season. Keynsham Film Works will hold its annual meeting before the October screening to vote in committee members and officers. Anyone can volunteer and the committee would benefit from one or two new members. Films are currently projected from discs, but Film Works is working on the possibility of streaming some films in the future. For more information about Keynsham Film Works, visit www.keynshamfilmworks. co.uk
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School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating
THE Meadows in Bitton is a happy and successful school – and that’s official! Ofsted inspectors have rated the village primary as ‘good’ in all areas of educational provision. The long-awaited judgement has been welcomed by Futura Learning Partnership, which took over the running of The Meadows after the school was placed in special measures in 2016. Inspections were halted during the pandemic. Chief executive Andrea Arlidge said: “The Ofsted visit confirmed what families, staff and governors have known for some years – The Meadows is a lovely school where children are nurtured, relationships are strong and expectations for behaviour and learning are high.” Two inspectors visited the 156-pupil school for two days in May and judged it to be Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal
Headteacher Joy Mounter celebrates with pupils at The Meadows development, leadership and management and early years provision. They reported: “Leaders have created a happy and united school community. There is a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation throughout the school.” Other positive comments in the report included: l Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ work, attitudes and
behaviour. Staff give pupils the help they need to succeed. Pupils work hard. l Pupils are happy and safe because everyone behaves well. Staff help them understand how to treat each other with respect. l Lessons are calm, positive and purposeful. l Pupils are well prepared socially and academically for secondary school. The inspectors highlighted
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the priority given to reading. Maths was said to be skilfully taught. The report noted that leaders worked hard to ensure pupils learn about race, culture and beliefs that are different from their own. The inspectors also praised the wide range of experiences and personal development opportunities for children, including after-school clubs, visits and visitors. Mrs Mounter said: “We are already working on the next steps suggested by the inspectors – completing the review of our academic and personal development provision – to ensure that children continue to thrive and learn even more successfully. “My thanks go to our children, staff, families, governors, and Futura Learning Partnership for their support. Working together collaboratively and effectively benefits our whole community.”
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fter extolling the virtues of the slug in July, this month we examine another creature everyone loves to hate the wasp. Wasps have generally earned themselves a bad reputation. But despite their seasonal aggression, these insects play an important role in the ecosystem. There are over 7,000 wasp species in the UK, comprising a huge variety of solitary and social species. Most are parasitoids, which have young that eat insects or spiders alive. However, the most commonly seen wasps are the black and yellow social species, particularly the common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) and German wasp (Vespula germanica). August sees increasing numbers of these social wasps invading our outdoor spaces as we have picnics, barbecues and drinks in pub gardens. They are attracted to sugar-based foods, and cause us to go berserk as we try to avoid their painful sting. But without wasps, the world could be overrun with spiders and insects. Each summer, social wasps in the UK capture an estimated 14 million kilos of insect prey, such as
A common wasp taking a drink on a hot day, and a “destruction” of wasps feeding on the remains of honeycomb Photos: Kathy Farrell Upcoming free events for the family: Pond and river dipping on September 24/25. Check out our website for more details and how to book: www. keynshamawt.org/whats-on caterpillars and greenfly. Perhaps we should be calling them a gardener’s friend. So why are we seeing them now? During the early part of the summer the queen wasp has control of a nest where she has laid countless eggs. It is the worker’s job firstly to feed the grubs that
emerge and later to help bring up new “queens”. The workers at this time are collecting the insect prey which they transport back to the nest for their grubs. Instead of eating insects and spiders, adult wasps only feed on sugars, coming from flower nectar and honeydew produced by aphids. Wasp larvae also produce a sugary liquid that the adults consume. When hunting for nectar, wasps can become accidental pollinators by travelling from plant to plant carrying pollen, playing a valuable part in pollination. To control the workers during
the breeding season in spring and early summer, the queen secretes a special tasty substance from her body which the workers lick from her. This mix of chemicals, which suppress aggression, is continually spread among other colony workers as they make contact with one another, keeping the workforce busy and peaceful. However in late July and August, once the colony has reared the new generation, the queen starts to lose her dominance, and the chemistry, keeping the workers quiet and obedient, fades. The workers are let off their pheromone leash! Life for a wasp becomes a free for all, with fighting frequent and rioting at the nest resulting in many casualties. Idle workers make for our picnics feeling bullish and uninhibited, and now we are confronted with the unpleasant side of a wasp. So please remember, although wasps may cause us strife in the summer months, and we question the point of them, these insects play a crucial role in maintaining harmony in the ecosystem. We certainly would not be able to cope in a world without them. Kathy Farrell
Neighbours asked to set up hedgehog streets WITH hedgehog numbers in decline and hedgehog awareness on the rise, there has never been a better time to get involved in hedgehog conservation. Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group are asking if you would be willing to co-ordinate a ‘hedgehog street’ with your neighbours. We have helped several streets get together so far and we are looking for more to get involved.
We can help you with poster/ leaflet design and other ideas to help you interact with your neighbours. Plus, in conjunction with Keynsham Town Council, we are also giving away free hedgehog highway surrounds to connect gardens for these prickly visitors. A hedgehog highway is a fiveinch gap in a fence and is essential in the battle to prevent the extinction of our endangered spiky
friends. Hedgehogs can travel up to 3km in one night. This gap allows them better access to forage for food and meet mates. A highway surround (like the one pictured) also raises awareness to their plight and encourages others to take part. Get in touch with us by emailing keynshamawt@gmail.org for more information about the hedgehog highway surrounds and hedgehog street.
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Safety on the river A NEW online resource has been created to enhance safety along the river in Saltford. The parish council has put a new A life ring by the page on its website which river at Saltford details river safety information and advice, water quality information, and actions the council has taken with regards to river safety. Saltford is known to be a dangerous place to enter the river, with a history of accidents and deaths. Avon Fire & Rescue reminds visitors: “Don’t swim near weirs once caught in the undertow you have little chance of escape”. To find the new web page, go to www.saltfordparishcouncil. gov.uk and search for ‘River Avon in Saltford’
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Kevin Durrant Minister of Keynsham Baptist Church
wonder whether that tree represents the ‘ Itemptation to grab at a certain type of knowledge, the kind that consists of cold facts which can be gathered quickly.
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ow is it that, with all the knowledge we now have about the earth and its climate, we’ve been unable to make the changes necessary to reduce the frequency and severity of crises like the recent heatwave? Maybe part of the problem is our over-reliance on one particular kind of knowledge. In the biblical story of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve are warned about eating fruit from the “Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.” It seems a strange warning. Surely to acquire more knowledge is good? I wonder whether that tree represents the temptation to grab at a certain type of knowledge, the kind that consists of cold facts which can be gathered quickly. However, this isn’t the only kind of knowledge described in the story. For the writer of Genesis to say, “Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived” suggests that the Hebrew word for ‘know’ involved something far more intimate that simply reading Eve’s Facebook profile! It was a knowledge gained through relationship. And it’s this kind of relational knowledge which the biblical story promotes – gained by joining God “walking in the garden in the cool of the day” and by
Adam becoming familiar enough with the animals to name each of them appropriately. Sadly, rather than spend time learning about the earth through a deepening relationship with its Creator and its creatures, Adam and Eve chose instead to act independently and selfishly. The result was disastrous. This parable has been played out throughout history. European explorers and settlers have seized areas of the “New World” wanting to know little more than how their new environment might be exploited. Native populations, who had gained a deeper wisdom through centuries of living harmoniously with the land and its creatures, were swept away. Today, we risk doing the same to the earth as a whole. It is important, therefore, that as well as gaining more scientific knowledge to help us address the ecological problems we’ve caused, we also seek that deeper knowledge – by developing a more intimate relationship with the natural world and an appreciation of its beauty, variety and vulnerability. Only then will we find the passion needed to protect what we’ve been given.
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Tina retires after 41 years at Wellsway
TINA Tabor is retiring from Wellsway School this summer after spending her entire career – 41 years – at the Keynsham secondary school. Tina, a Bristolian, who attended Merrywood Grammar School and Exeter University, joined Wellsway as a maths teacher in 1981 and is now back in that role, with three of her former students among her colleagues. Over the years she has been a deputy head of year, head of year, head of maths and a member of the senior leadership team. She has served under six substantive headteachers and several acting headteachers. This incredible long service might not have happened, however. In the early days, Tina applied for a job elsewhere but was offered a promotion to remain, so she stayed … and stayed. “There have been a few long-serving staff at Wellsway but I think 41 years is a record,” she said. “It has been a pleasure teaching and working with the thousands of young people that have come through the school. I have had many children tell me that I taught their dad or their auntie. So far, not one of them has said that I taught their nan or grandad!
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being able to join her husband Garry on some international trips he makes for his work in the water industry. She will also have more time to spend with her daughters Rhianna and Alexandra and grandchildren Theo, nine, Florence, seven, and two-yearold Freddie. This will include supporting her grandchildren’s schools and her favourite hobbies of sewing and gardening. “I thought leaving would be a difficult decision. I’m institutionalised – the car knows its way to work, I’ve been doing the journey so long. But I don’t have any regrets. It is an exciting new phase of my life.” Former workmates returned to celebrate with Tina at an afternoon tea organised by maths department colleague Sarah Reeve, and current colleagues marked her departure at the end-of-term lunch. Wellsway School principal Rob Pearsall said: “Tina is an inspirational colleague; one full of energy, optimism, passion and enthusiasm; the very embodiment of a great teacher. She will be greatly missed by staff and students alike.” Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of Futura Learning Partnership, which runs Wellsway, said: “Tina’s dedication to Wellsway School is remarkable. So many colleagues, students and families have cause to be grateful to her.”
Tina Tabor, centre, with Futura Learning Partnership chief executive Andrea Arlidge and Wellsway School principal Rob Pearsall “I have made many lifelong friends with past and present school staff and I have been fortunate to have been able to be in a profession which I have loved. “ Tina received an engraved vase for 40 years’ service but decided at that time she was not ready to stop. Now, though, she is looking forward to
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Sunday tea at St Mary’s Fiona Gregg-Smith (left) and Sarah Wilson serving tea and home-made cakes at St Mary’s Church Photo: Ros Anstey
SUNDAY summer afternoon teas continue to be held each week at St Mary’s Church in Compton Dando, with the last tea being served on Bank Holiday Monday August 29. The popular teas began again during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with an exhibition and flower display, and the event raised over £350 for St Mary’s Church. Part of the exhibition was the Queen’s life story put into book form. It is still there to be enjoyed over the rest of the Sunday tea afternoons, which run from 2.30pm to 5pm. One of the organisers, Jenny Davis, said: “We look forward to welcoming old friends and new back to enjoy our tea and home-made cakes in our beautiful village church. All are welcome, including your fourlegged friends.”
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Honour for founder of talking newspaper THE founder of Keynsham & District Talking Newspaper has received a lifetime achievement award from the town council. Mary Burnard, who is also listener liaison officer, received the award at the council’s annual meeting, along with a donation to the talking newspaper’s work. Mary formed the talking newspaper in 1983. It is a free service, staffed by volunteers, serving blind and partiallysighted people in Bristol, Bath, Somerset and further afield. She is still a reader at its magazine recordings. The service continues to move with the times, with comedian Bill Bailey becoming patron in 2019, and the service moving from cassette tape to USB stick in 2013. The committee is now investigating adding a new listening option via computer or smartphone. KTN has launched a new website - www.ktn.org.uk -
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sketchy but by 1892 George Parfitt (later a Fellow of the Royal Society) was appointed engineer to the Keynsham Electrical Engineering and Power Company Ltd. Its steam-generating station and headquarters were situated at the site of the former SWEB premises near St John’s Church, and these works, with the boiler chimney, can be seen in the photograph on Page 12 in the Keynsham Memories feature. In the same year, Bill Webb was appointed apprentice to the company at the age of 13 and he later recorded his memories. He recalled that the steam generation ran in parallel with a waterwheel driving another generator 1.5 miles away at Chewton Keynsham Mill, the former dyewood mill, vacated by Colthurst and Harding in the early 1890s. The combined DC capacity of the two generators was about 120kW. Apparently, it was necessary to keep a close watch
Above, the first building in Keynsham to be lit by electricity - in 1892. Right, a Victorian electric street lamp-post in Station Road when the Chew was in flood as debris threatened to block the grating of the waterwheel. The Keynsham company must have upgraded their waterwheel later, as a water turbine was found in the Chewton Keynsham millrace when the ruined building was later redeveloped. In these early days, the electricity was used only for public street lighting and the street lamps can be seen on old photographs. There is, however, one survivor and this can be seen on Station Road, next to the entrance to The Avenue. The Keynsham company survived until 1921, when the much larger Bristol company extended its statutory area of supply to Keynsham. Bill Webb became an employee of the Bristol Corporation Electricity Department, and the Keynsham
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History walk The society’s next local history walk will be on Sunday August 14, starting at 2.30pm from the Memorial Park café. This will be led by Steve Spear on the theme of Keynsham - The Age of Steam and Beer Houses and will be around the locality of the High Street. Booking not required.
Coach trip The society has some places available for non-members on our next coach trip - to St Fagan’s open-air museum near Cardiff on September 7. Email Liz Walker at alanliz@blueyonder.co.uk for more details and price. Richard Dyson
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Warning for drivers who flout the rules
BATH & North East Somerset Council has been granted the power to enforce traffic restrictions, such as yellow box junctions, banned turns and driving in formal cycle lanes. They include the banned right turn from High Street into Temple Street in Keynsham. Drivers who break the rules will initially receive a warning but any further breaches will attract a penalty. The council has become one of only 12 local authorities in England, outside of London, to be given these new civil enforcement powers by the Government. The council undertook a public consultation in the spring where residents and stakeholders were asked for their views on the use of these powers at five initial locations where restrictions are often contravened. The consultations included a series of drop-in information sessions and a webinar. Councillor Manda Rigby,
The junction between High Street, Bath Hill and Temple Street cabinet member for transport, said: “We’re pleased that our application was approved, and we can now make our roads even safer for users. “When road users ignore restrictions, it not only poses a real danger to others but can also
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and improving road safety for everyone. We’re giving road users time to adjust to these changes so for the first six months at each location we enforce, we’ll be educating motorists and reminding them of the need to comply with the existing restriction by issuing warning notices for their first contravention at each location, rather than a penalty.” The council will be enforcing restrictions with ANPR cameras at the following initial locations, which are expected to go live later this summer: l High Street/Bath Hill/Temple Street, Keynsham - banned right turn l Charles St/Monmouth Street, Bath - yellow box and banned turn l George Street/Gay Street, Bath - banned turn l Brook Road, Bath commercial vehicle weight restriction l Newbridge Road/Newbridge Hill, Bath - banned turn
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n BOOK REVIEW Birdgirl
Mya-Rose Craig BEFORE reading Mya-Rose Craig’s excellent Birdgirl, I had the impression that her young life was simply dominated by numbers, be it the thousands of birds sighted or the numbers of countries and continents visited. If that had been the case, she would remain a footnote in birding annals simply for these feats. Now I know there is far more depth to her story. Birdgirl is both brave and entertaining. She has shown great courage in opening up about the illness her mother suffers and its effects on the family. The illness and the family’s utter love of birds and wildlife in general are intertwined and central to the book’s narrative. Her courage continues when it comes to voicing her concerns and convictions, and she has taken positive action to tackle some of the issues raised in the book. I learnt so much about the birds encountered, like the harpy eagle, which appears on the book’s cover, which I had never heard of, let
alone seen. Even the first bird covered at length, the golden pheasant, sounds like a mythical bird plucked from the pages of a Harry Potter book or maybe The Lord of the Rings. The albatross is a better-known bird but beforehand I knew little about it as a living species. The many wonderful stories, e.g. visiting Bolivia and combating altitude sickness, and camping on the Antarctic, leap off the page. Mya-Rose has travelled far and wide but she also writes engagingly about her local patch around the North Somerset Chew Lake and with huge respect when it comes to her fellow bird ringers at the Chew Lake Ring Station. During Mya-Rose’s first 20 years, she has suffered more than her share of mental bruises but overall, this is a life that so far has been extremely well lived. I never thought Dara McAnulty’s Diary of a Young Naturalist would be matched. That is not the case now. What next, Mya-Rose? Andrew Harrison l Books of the month: Page 29
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KEYNSHAM Mencap is benefiting from a second year of support from caring employees at a business in the town. Staff at Perpetual Business and Tax Advisors (PBTA) have taken on a number of challenges to raise money for the charity, which has been chosen again as PBTA’s charity of the year. In October last year, the 16-strong team walked more than five million steps in a month, raising £500 towards essential repairs to get the charity’s minibus back on the road. Since then, PBTA staff have completed a tandem 15,000ft skydive and abseiled 100 metres down the tower of St John’s Church in Keynsham. And one brave employee is all geared up to do a wing walk later this year. PBTA is also sponsoring Keynsham Mencap’s first inclusive sports day for children with learning disabilities and autism, which takes place at
Abseiling and skydiving have been among the efforts
PBTA staff who have raised money for Keynsham Mencap Wellsway School on Tuesday August 9. Fundraiser Amanda Leonard said: “Total funds raised through the partnership amount to over £3,000, which is just incredible. The funds have gone straight into providing fun activities for the 170 members to enjoy across the 10 projects. We have
an incredible partnership with PBTA and look forward to continuing to work together on future fundraising and awareness projects.” If you would like to know more about Keynsham Mencap, its projects or the inclusive sports day, email amanda@ keynshammencap.org.uk.
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THIS year’s Compton Dando village fete exceeded all expectations despite the threat of rain, with a fantastic opening. Newly married couple Jack and Jess Evans, who had just got married in St Mary’s Church above the field, had their photos taken, pulled on their wellies and came down the field, where they officially opened the fete. The morning’s downpours had dried up and held off until a brief deluge for about 20 minutes mid-afternoon. Thereafter it was all clearing skies for a lovely evening. The highlights included the egg-throwing contest, with 40 pairs taking part. After the winners of the raffle prizes had been announced, the 300 ducks were released on a tsunami of water from outside the parish hall, and Nigel Gale captured the first three to escape downstream, with number 8 being the winner. About £4,160 was raised and will be split between Compton Dando Community Association,
Gary Pearce giving visitors a ride Lorna Howarth is presented with two rosettes for winning the best jam and the best chutney, by eight-year-old William the village hall, and St Mary’s Church. One of the organisers, Barend ter Haar, said: “Thank you all who contributed to this year’s fete as volunteers, participants, helpers, visitors, donors, supporters.”
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In the Summer Time Judy Astley From the pen of the ever popular Judy Astley comes this story set again in Cornwall. We meet Miranda, who returns to the village she holidayed in when she was 16. After 20 years the gorgeous cove appears the same, but there are more smart incomers, fewer locals and more luxury yachts in the harbour. She has returned with her mother Clare, who wants to scatter the ashes of her late husband. Miranda’s teenage children and sister Harriett join the group. Both Clare and Miranda meet up with faces from the past and revisit feelings they thought had long disappeared. This will be a holiday for Miranda that is full of surprises. A warm-hearted book about the relationships between the three generations, romance and friendship, all set against the wonderful backdrop of the Cornish countryside.
Home Stretch Graham Norton As well as being a TV and radio presenter, Graham Norton has also written a number of books usually set in and around rural Ireland. In 1987, wedding preparations are going on in a small Irish town. The day before the ceremony, a group of friends, including the bride and groom, drive to the beach. There is an accident in
which three survive and three are killed. The effects of this tragedy reverberate across the years. Connor finds that a town full of mourning, anger and ghosts is too much for him, because he was the driver of the car on that fateful night. After travelling, he finds a home in New York, whose diverse communities allow him to forget the past. But secrets have a habit of returning and Connor reluctantly goes back to West Cork to confront them. A beautifully written book, about leaving a place and returning. Adult Non-Fiction
The Adventurer’s Guide to Britain Jen and Sim Benson Now summer is here, why not try this exciting guide to Great Britain and its glorious countryside? This book outlines some great adventures – 150 in total across Scotland, Wales and England – aimed at any reasonably active person. These places can be accessed via cycle or walking and include secret caves and wild swimming. There are handy instructions for each location such as camping sites, whether it is family friendly, local highlights, map
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Ruth Quayle Part of the Muddlemoor mysteries – it is the Easter holidays and Joe is joined by his cousins Tom and Pip Berryman. When they go to stay with their Granny in the troublesome village of Muddlemoor, the friends discover that a gang of dangerous robbers are hiding somewhere in the area. Then Granny’s book club begin to act suspiciously – are they the real-life robbers? Read on to find out about Joe, Pip and Tom’s summer adventures.
James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl James’s parents have unfortunately been eaten by a rhinoceros and now he has to live with two
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E are delighted to announce that in just seven weeks we have created a new record, with over 350 members from 1st Keynsham Scouts camping for at least one night, many for the first time. Beaver, Cubs, Scouts, young leaders, Explorers, leaders and supporters have all helped to make this possible, with activities including crate stacking, water slides, nature trails, building rope bridges, river runs, circus skills and camp, fires to name just a few. Skills such as tent pitching, cooking (even pizzas), washing up, looking after equipment and personal kit have all featured, while the opportunity to make new friends and improve teamwork was mega. The support from the community allows us to make this happen and the new marquee tents purchased thanks to a grant from Bath and North East Somerset Council made all the difference we are so grateful. Scouting in Keynsham continues to experience huge
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Bath and North East Somerset registrar, whose office is issuing details of the group to the 3,000 people a year who register a death within the district. Because it is a drop-in service, people do not have to live in the town to attend, and although it is based in a church hall, it is not linked to the church. The group welcomes people whatever their faith, gender, race or sexual orientation. BSK meets between 2pm and 4pm on the fourth Monday of each month at the church hall at Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, Keynsham. There is no system of booking or charge – people can just turn up. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided. From September, it will also run an extra session, thanks to a £750 grant from Keynsham Town Council. This will run from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
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PEN TO PAPER The Man from Cadiz A talented Spaniard who lives in Cadiz discovered, by chance, how to be who he is, he uncovered a way to get through every day staying true to himself without going astray. His life was no different to yours, or to mine, (he too had his ups and his downs, in his time), but he willingly squared up to every test by simply engaging with who he did best. It wasn’t his ego, it wasn’t his pride, he just listened well to the music inside, and when speaking his mind, he was fully equipped, knowing just what to say without reading a script. He was never in doubt for a minute because he had learned (with a flourish) to be who he was, and he met every challenge by staying in trim and by bravely accepting that he was just him. Vyv Nugent Keynsham Creative Writers always welcomes new members – call George Liddell on 0117 914 8654.
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The Long Long Night I’ve had an uncomfortable night, Not a hint of sweet slumber in sight. The bed was a sea of mysterious bumps And my pillow felt full of hard lumps! The clock it struck one, then two, three, and four, I thought ‘I can’t take any more!’ The covers got tangled and fell off the bed, I nearly went out of my head!
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s l start this article, my doors and windows are wide open and, because we are west-facing, there is little direct sunshine yet. Later this afternoon the patio will be sizzling so it’s umbrella out and an ice-cold G&T before supper. Smashing! Now to the important stuff. Being clay based, my soil is like cement, as are many areas for which Keynsham In Bloom are responsible, and this has caused headaches, especially with the judging for South West In Bloom. When all seemed lost and our containers could look like straw, once again volunteers and businesses in the High Street stood up to be counted. I have popped into the following and left watering cans, and our containers are thriving: l Thank you to Wild About Flowers, who have adopted Betty outside HSBC. l Thank you to the Coventry Building Society, who have adopted Colourful Camelia at the
end of Charlton Road. l Thank you to Timbercraft for adopting Elizabeth, and for all our KIB volunteers who are watering Ethel, Bill, Ben, Bertie and Patricia. Great work. I was privileged on June 23 to join Paul Benn and Dawn Drury to judge our local garden and allotment entrants, and the level of expertise was overwhelming. We took our South West In Bloom judges on a tour of many of our projects and community group entries on July 21. We now nervously await the results, which we will collect on October 13 in Crewkerne. All members are hoping we retain our gold standards. Our volunteers have worked extremely hard to make our town colourful, pleasing to live in and to encourage visitors via road and rail. What would Keynsham do without them? An example of one lovely display outside of the library is pictured here. Mary Woodman
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Then all of a sudden ... ‘Of course, yes,’ I thought, ‘I could read that new book that I’d bought’ But would you believe, as I settled at last, The dawn broke, the long night had passed! Sylvia Kirby
RNLI collection success A STREET collection by Keynsham branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on July 2 raised £448.52. The branch will hold a collection at the Tesco store in Keynsham on Friday August 12 and Saturday August 13, from 8am to 7.30pm.
THE girls of Frys Junior Football Club have presented Children’s Hospice South West with a cheque for £1,802 after a sponsored walk and raffle. They raised another £258.75 from collection tins at their matches. In total, they raised £3,858.75, with the rest of the money going to help run the girls’ section of Frys JFC. If your daughter wants to join, please contact Mark on 07834713291 or email markgrinter2014@gmail.com
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This summer, let’s explore local THERE’S no place like home when it comes to our summer holidays, for the staycation is back. With the ever-growing cost of living, not to mention the chaos at the Passport Office wrecking even the best-laid holiday plans, many are choosing to play it safe this year and sit out their summer getaway here in the UK. After two years of ‘stay at home’ orders and jumping around the living room with fitness guru Joe Wicks, who fully knew that the solitude of the West of England could help recharge all our batteries? Who realised that we could all feel reinvigorated by strolling through the gorgeous hills of the South West countryside – a walker’s paradise – from which you can see for miles? And who appreciated that from adventure parks to nature parks, from festivals to sporting activities, all the family can have a healthy dose of wholesome fun right here in our amazing region? The secret is now well and truly out. From play and learning at family-friendly favourites like Wild Place Project to the hidden gem that is Radstock Museum, our area is jam-packed with top places to explore.
That’s why, this year, I’ve encouraged all of you to make the most of our fantastic local attractions and get behind them as our pandemic-hit tourism sector gets back on its feet. My Explore Local campaign has already helped bring thousands of tourists back to our great region, but there is a way to go yet. And so, if this to be the summer of the great British ‘staycation’ - this a phrase that’s bandied about every year, but it’s fair to say that it’s never been more fitting – let’s take full advantage by visiting the truly amazing attractions we have locally. The UK may well be the staycation nation, but there is no better staycation destination than the West of England! This summer I’ve been busy visiting many of our great attractions. There are too many highlights to mention but some deserve a special shout out. In Bath I immersed myself in the spooky history of how Mary Shelley penned her bestselling Frankenstein novel in the city. I should warn you, this one ain’t for the faint-hearted – so children will love it! I got a sneak peek of a brand-new (and free!) outdoor photography gallery from Bristol’s Royal Photographic Society, too. And I’ve enjoyed
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Visitors will be able to enjoy a view like this from the tower of St John’s Church
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VISITORS are being offered the chance to climb 118 steps to enjoy stunning views of Keynsham. The tower of St John’s Church will be open to visitors on Saturday September 17 as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme.
The event, organised by the Friends of St John’s, runs from 2pm to 4.30pm. Entry to the church and tower is free and there is no need to book. The church contains a wealth of memorials and other historic features. Guides will be on hand to explain its treasures, or
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visitors can just wander around. The tower has an impressive ring of bells and, from the top, offers far-reaching views across the town. It is 52 steps to the ringing chamber, where people can stop to catch their breath and see the clock in action before climbing another 66 steps to roof.
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ransition Keynsham’s Veg Plot in the Park is celebrating its 10th anniversary next month. The green-fingered volunteers will be marking this milestone with cake on September 3, starting at 2pm on the plot, which is beside the café in Keynsham Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to come along and share cake and the bounty from the plot, and find out a bit more about this fantastic community initiative. For a decade, volunteer gardeners have been meeting once a month to sow, weed and grow fruit and veg for everyone to share. When they first took the space over, there was an awful lot of work to do. As well as digging over and preparing the soil and rooting out persistent weeds, they braved bad weather and setbacks such as loss of tools and one or two instances of vandalism. But these challenges haven’t deterred them from carrying on, and anyone who wandered past it at the music festival would have noticed an abundance of fruit and veg, including a majestic artichoke
towering over everything, available to harvest. There are thousands of community veg plots just like ours up and down the country. They exist to give people access to green spaces, the joy of growing and eating your own food and the pleasure of company. In keeping with that spirit, our veg plot’s volunteers are friendly and welcoming, and have a wealth of gardening knowledge between them. There’s a proven link between good physical and mental health and being out in green spaces. And of course, it’s well known that connecting with others in your community is also beneficial to health and wellbeing. We’re really lucky to have such a successful and accessible veg plot in Keynsham, which is actively open to new volunteers. If you’ve ever fancied growing your own, but aren’t sure how, why not pop along to the celebration on September 3, have a chat and a piece of cake. You never know, it might just be the start of a new green-fingered adventure! Liz Barling
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Project sows seeds of success
A WILDFLOWER project in Saltford has resulted in about 600 square metres of wildflower seeds being planted at various locations around the village. The parish council, which runs the All You Seed is Love project, is grateful to Saltford Sports Club for creating a wildlife area incorporating the council’s Beebomb seed balls, and to Saltford School’s Green Team and parent volunteers for sowing many Beebombs around the school site. The council says it will take a while to see the full impact of the seeds around the village, with some flowering in the first year and others not until next year. However, seeds planted in 2022 are sure to benefit pollinators for many years to come.
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n NEWS n WHAT'S ON Mending on July 23 to September 4 the menu at repair cafe THE monthly Keynsham Repair Cafe is back. This pop-up, monthly event is run by a group of volunteers who get together to share their time and skills to help others in their community to fix their stuff, for free. Volunteer repairer Gwen explained: “We generally try to fix household stuff and clothes, to save them from landfill and save your money. Where we can’t fix it, we will try to offer advice on parts, or other places to try. We have an 85% success rate. “Our volunteers help fix things like lamps, kettles and toasters, high street jewellery, simple laptop and device issues, general tinkering, gluing and textiles (hand sewing and sewing machine). “We don’t do microwaves (just too dangerous, sorry), darning and zips (take forever), or antique stuff. But we’ll take a look at most other things. “Thanks to Keynsham Town Council for the grant they’ve provided us with. Our volunteers really appreciate the support from our community.” Find more details, search @KeynshamRepairCafe on social media, or via website https://keynshamrepaircafe. wixsite.com/home. Anyone wishing to volunteer is asked to email keynshamrepaircafe@ gmail.com
Village festival is a triumph SALTFORD Village Festival has been hailed a success after visitors flocked to a packed programme held over nine days. The festival was opened by Saltford celebrity Giuseppe Dell’Anno, winner of the 2021 Great British Bake Off. After starting in heavy showers on July 2, the festival ended in glorious sunshine. Organisers said: “We thank everyone for supporting all the events throughout the nine days and a special huge thanks to our army of volunteers.” Next year will see the return of the Old Village Day in the High Street.
n Dishes of Discovery at Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Already known as the ‘world’s smelliest museum’ with hundreds of sights, sounds and smells, Brunel’s SS Great Britain is about to get tasty this summer. Embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol as you sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship.
Thurs-Sunday August 4-7 n ‘Beyond Hedonism’, the Green Gathering 2022, award-winning, family friendly, off-grid festival, August 4-7, Piercefield Park near Chepstow. Tickets and info at http://www.greengathering.org.uk.
Wednesday August 10 n RBLWS cream tea afternoon, 2pm-4pm Wednesday August 10. Upstairs in the concert room of the Royal British Legion Club, Charlton Road, Keynsham, BS31 2JA. All welcome. £4.50 per person, discount for veterans. All proceeds for the RBL Poppy Appeal.
Sunday August 14 n Local history walk, Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society, Sunday August 14, 2.30pm. ‘Keynsham - The Age of Steam and Beer Houses’. Led by Steve Spear. Starting from the Memorial Park café. No booking required. Distance – High Street locality.
Friday October 28 n Great British Bake Off winner Giuseppe Dell’Anno, of Saltford, will talk about his first cookbook, ‘Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes’, at Topping & Company Booksellers, York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG, on Friday October 28, 7.30pm. For more information, visit www. toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath
REGULAR EVENTS Mondays n The Royal British Legion Women’s Section Keynsham Branch meets on the first Monday of each month upstairs at the RBL Club, Charlton Road, Keynsham, BS31 2JA, at 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. We are a friendly group of ladies of mixed ages who welcome new members. n Saltford Whist Club, Saltford Hall, Mondays (except last two weeks in August), 1.30pm-4pm. Contact Malcolm 01225 872555 for further information.
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Tuesdays n Relax, Stretch and Tone, a beginners’ introduction to getting the body moving. You don’t need to be flexible or young to do this. You will learn how to incorporate more movement and flexibility into your body. Most people are 50-70 in this class. Yoga, Pilates and meditation classes are also available every weekday in Keynsham. No masks required. Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DQ. Booking essential: Sandhya 07565 976 129 or visit my website www.Sandhyacoyle.org n Bristol and Bath Dolls House Club meets the third Tuesday of the month in the Avon Room, Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, Saltford from 7-9pm. Entry £2. New members welcome. Call Debbie on 01179 322718 for more details. n Keynsham Sequence Dance Club, 7.30pm-10pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham, every Tuesday. Contact Brian and Jo, Keynsham Sequence Dance Club, on 0117 9868540, or just turn up. Everyone welcome. n Badminton - friendly, beginners and improvers, mixed, adult (18 - 80!) group play every Tuesday 10am-12 noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Ring Clive 0117 9866793 or just turn up.
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n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets at the Fear Hall, Keynsham, from 10am to 12pm on the second Tuesday of each month.
Wednesdays n Oldland Ukulele Club is a mixedability group who meet every Wednesday at 1.30pm at Oldland Common United Reformed Church (the blue church), High Street, Oldland Common, BS30 9QN. All abilities welcomed to this friendly club. Places are £4 each. For further details, call/text ‘Ukulele’ Ben on 07910 668258.
Thursdays n Pilates Class led by Physiotherapist Kate. Thurs 7-7.55pm (mixed ability) Thurs 8-8.55pm (beginners) St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham. 6 week block of classes £54 1:1 sessions also available at my studio in Saltford. Book online or by contacting Kate - 07518 522292 kate@corerehab-physio.co.uk www.corerehab-physio.co.uk n Keynsham & Saltford Dementia Action Alliance runs Music for the Mind sessions for people living with dementia and their carers at St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Keynsham, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 10.30am-12.15pm. Hot and cold drinks, biscuits and cakes from 10.30 are followed by singing and gentle exercises from 11am. No charge. Visit www.keynshamdaa. co.uk, email ksdaa22@gmail.com or call 07392442966.
Fridays n Pilates Class led by Physiotherapist Kate. Fri 10-10.55am (mixed ability) St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham. 6 week block of classes £54 Book online or by contacting Kate - 07518 522292 kate@corerehab-physio.co.uk www.corerehab-physio.co.uk
Saturdays n Keynsham Repair Café, second Saturday of the month, 10am-12 noon. Volunteers will try to fix your broken household things, for free. Clean it, find the bits, bag it and wear a mask. Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, BS31 1DS.
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100 miles in 24 hours without sleep - runner Jack’s Jurassic triumph
KEYNSHAM athlete Jack Blanchard ran round the clock without sleep to triumph in a gruelling race. He completed the Jurassic Coast 100-mile event in 24 hours 23 minutes and 11 seconds. The continuous race, which has a cut-off time of 36 hours, is open to walkers and runners. Jack, 27, said: “Participants are allowed to sleep at some checkpoints if they wish, but this may stop them completing the race if they miss the checkpoint cut-off times. I ran without stopping to sleep.” The race, organised by Climb South West, started at 9am on June 11 and Jack finished at 9.23am the following day. Jack said: “I am quite used to running at night with my club (Town and Country Harriers) as a group, but I was running on my own for the first time for a good five hours, which felt daunting at first. “My head-torch illuminated the trail ahead of me, guiding me away from the coastal cliffs and through the slippery and overgrown seven-mile undercliff nature reserve between Lyme Regis and Seaton. “I scouted out the part of the route that I knew I would be running at night in advance - I ran that section a fortnight
Jack Blanchard celebrates his victory and, above, Jack during his run along the stunning Jurassic Coast before the race in the daytime to help prepare myself for it in the dark.” The route was mostly gravel tracks and grassland along the Jurassic Coast path. It is notoriously hilly and covered about 17,858ft of elevation across the 100 miles. “The most challenging terrain was running across the ridge of shingles at Chesil beach, which followed after Weymouth. The shingles gave the sensation of running across a pile of polished marbles - for two very long miles.” One of the biggest challenges was keeping going for such a long time. “Running without sleep was a first for me, and it became quite challenging with my ability to concentrate on navigating
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and watching my footing on rugged terrain at the same time. Caffeinated energy gels and ProPlus helped me to bounce back to keep to the track.” Jack added: “The challenge of running 100 miles continuously was quite daunting leading up to the race, but it soon became the most rewarding aspect when I passed the 62-mile mark, which was my previous furthest distance that I had ever ran, in 2016 during the ‘Race to the Stones’. It was a big personal achievement, but one that can be appreciated by everyone who completed the race. “The scenery along the route was also a great highlight of the race. It passed Durdle Door in Lulworth Cove, the golden cliffs of West Bay and Golden Cap in Seatown, to name a few, which were helpful distractions with tired legs. “I ran without the sleep to keep a good one hour 30 minute lead ahead of the runners behind me, but I had a five to 10-minute break at each checkpoint to refill my water bottles and to fill my race vest with checkpoint snacks. I saved the well-deserved rest for the end!” Jack kept himself hydrated using electrolyte tablets in his water bottles, and grazed constantly on cereal bars,
‘Supernatural Fuel’ energy pouches and energy gels. “My Garmin running watch clocked up 14,489 calories that I had used during the event, so grazing was essential to keep going. “There were checkpoints every 10-16 miles which provided water, cola and a spread of cakes, biscuits and hot soup. The halfway checkpoint even had a BBQ. I exited with a veggie hotdog in hand!” He added: “I’ve been entering ultramarathon races for the last few years, but have recently progressed in my training and I have come in the top three in the last few ultra events this year.” In April, he finished third in the 50-mile Testway Ultra in Hampshire. He then finished second in the 56-mile Butcombe Trail Ultra, organised by Town and Country Harriers, the Mendips-based club that Jack runs with. He said: “I have found a great pleasure in coastal races and so my next race will be ‘The Plague’, which is a midnight 100km outand-back route along the Cornish South West coastal path. “I wish to compete in the UK Trail Running Championships for the first time next year, so each race really helps me to further my training.”
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KEYNSHAM CRICKET CLUB
The promotion chase is on!
KEYNSHAM Cricket Club 1st XI have gone from strength to strength, recording victories in their last six completed league matches. The team currently sit second in the league and two points from the summit with seven league games remaining. The 2nd XI have unfortunately been on the receiving end of some less favourable results and currently occupy the second relegation spot. The team still have plenty of time to turn it around but will need to stop the rot sooner rather than later. The 3rd XI find themselves mid-table and have had a mixed bag of results. Young Jack Baker recorded his maiden 5fr for the side as he continues his fine personal season records. It has been a bleeding ground for the youngsters and one where many lessons have been learnt for their developments within the senior game. The 4th XI have been very consistent, especially with the bat. Alex Butler has hit three consecutive 50-plus scores alongside Ben
Whittington and Martin Millard hundreds in recent games. The side are currently fourth and performing admirably, with a mix of seniors and juniors bolstering the team.
Players who took part in the cricket club’s first women’s softball festival
Keynsham hosted its first ever women’s softball festival on July 10. The women’s section, which is newly formed this year, performed in excellent weather conditions against local sides Coalpit Heath, Midsomer Norton, Bedminster and Lansdown CC respectively. All sides performed and displayed terrific levels of skills, which shows that the health of the women’s game is in good order. At Keynsham, we also have newly formed girls’ sides, with large numbers participating on Friday nights. Long may the development of the girls’/women’s game continue. n Key dates coming up are as follows: July 30: 1st XI v Congresbury July 31: 4th XI v Bradley Stoke Aug 6: 2nd XI v Bristol West Indies Aug 13: 1st XI v Bradley Stoke Aug 14: 4th XI v Chilcompton Sports Aug 20: 2nd XI v Stapleton
SALTFORD TENNIS CLUB
A summer to celebrate AT the conclusion of the Avon tennis summer league, Saltford Tennis Club had a lot to celebrate after another successful campaign. For the second year running, the ladies’ first team won their division and will be playing in division 3 next year. They produced some excellent performances, with Milly Allen topping the player statistics table, while Laura Sinclair did not lose a rubber all season. The ladies’ second team also won promotion by producing a brilliant 10-0 win against secondplaced Clifton thirds and thus clinching the division title. With this win, Sally Hunter ended the season top of the player rankings. Not to be outdone by the ladies, the men’s first team also won promotion for the second year
and Yuan Wu was the top-ranked player in his division. Although the ladies’ thirds and men’s seconds did not earn promotion, they competed well, giving lots of club members the opportunity to play league tennis. At the beginning of July, Thomas Perkins played in the county round of the Play Your Way to Wimbledon competition. It was a round-robin event played in very hot conditions. Thomas was the youngest competitor and up against some very good county players, but he was not daunted by the occasion. He stuck to the task, working hard, and was delighted to win a match. Even though he did not win the competition, he gained valuable experience and identified areas of his game he can work on. Well
Saltford ladies’ first-team squad: Laura Sinclair, Fliss Crisp-Doyle, Barbara Baldock, Katie Robson and Milly Allen done, Thomas - Saltford Tennis Club are extremely proud of the way you conducted yourself both on and off the court.
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To finish off the summer league season, the club will soon celebrate the much-awaited opening of their new clubhouse.
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Keynsham Town first team look forward to the new season. Below, in action against Warminster Town
New-look Ks set for challenge A LOT has been happening off the field at Keynsham Town since the curtain fell on last season some three months ago. Following the decision in May of manager John Allen and his coaching team to move to Mangotsfield United, the club announced the beginning of a longterm first-team management partnership with Total Pro Soccer, starting for the 2022/23 season. Keynsham Town secretary Jules French said: “Total Pro Soccer and their team of experienced and highlyqualified coaches have earned an excellent reputation for developing talented young footballers for over 10 years. “We very much look forward to working alongside them and taking the next step towards fulfilment of the club’s immediate ambitions”. Total Pro Soccer owners Ashley Morgan and Marvin Brown said: “We are thankful that Total Pro Soccer have been appointed as the Keynsham Town FC management team and we are extremely excited by the challenge. “We have been looking for the right opportunity and believe we now have the ideal partnership with aligning ambitions and values.” With the majority of last season’s first-team squad also joining Mangotsfield, the Ks will now be represented in the Toolstation Western Premier Division by a squad of some of the most talented youngsters in the region, which makes for an exciting future. Fortunately, the reserve team were reprieved from relegation from the Uhlsport Somerset County Premier Division at the end of last season, and the management trio of James Tooze, Chris King and Brian Sealy will again be at the helm this season. There has also been a change in the board room at the club, with chairman Adrian Cole deciding to step down. But the husband-and-wife combo of Jules (secretary) and Terrie (treasurer/catering manager) are carrying on, so you will still see the same friendly faces down at Crown Fields! If any Voice readers with a knowledge of business,
There’s plenty of football to look forward to at Crown Fields in August: Tue Aug 2: First team v Sherborne Town (7.45pm) Tue Aug 9: First team v Bridgwater United (7.45pm) Tue Aug 16: First team v Welton Rovers (7.45pm) Sat Aug 20: Reserves v Nailsea Utd (3pm) Sat Aug 27: First team v Buckland Athletic (3pm) Mon Aug 29: First team v Wellington (3pm) Tue Aug 30: Reserves v Timsbury Athletic (7.45pm) love of football and our local community would like to apply for the chair’s job, please contact club trustee Steve Nicholls on 07454 320934. The new first-team squad has shown a lot of early promise in their three pre-season friendlies to date, drawing 2-2 with Hengrove Athletic and 3-3 with Westbury United, with a 2-0 defeat away to a strong Warminster Town side. The club would also like to thank its growing band of loyal local sponsors, including Smart Computers and McGill Transport (first team) and The Old Bank (reserves), whose financial input will help them to keep progressing both on and off the pitch. Despite rising running costs, admission prices at Crown Fields have been frozen again for the fourth season running at £7 for adults and £4 for concessions (under-16s free). However, supporters can save money by buying a season ticket, which entitles the holder to free admission to all home first-team and reserve league games for next season. These are priced at a £90 for adults and £50 for concessions. They can be bought on the day of a game at the ground, or by emailing jules1233@live.com Even if you can’t make it in person, don’t forget to keep up to date with the Ks’ fortunes in next month’s Keynsham Voice.
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WALK past Keynsham Bowls Club in the Memorial Park at this time of the year and it is likely you will always find games being played. Apart from the usual league fixtures, members can be found battling it out with one another in the various club competitions to gain a place at finals day later in the season. Various formats are played – singles and pairs for ladies, gents and mixed combinations and also Australian pairs. There have been a couple of all-day games at weekends, when the Ray Percival Trophy was won by the triples team of Dave Lewis and Steve Coles under the captaincy of Margaret Bevan. The men’s two wood was bought to an abrupt end by a torrential storm, leaving both the semi- finals to be played alongside the final on finals day, when Martin Barrett will play Sam Walker while Derek Packer will be up against John Klopcic. Our men compete in the Thursday Bristol and District League, where the A team are fourth in division 2, and our C team and B team playing in division 4, where they are second and fourth respectively. On a Saturday, playing in the Somerset League, our A team are fifth and our B team tenth in the East 1 division, with our C team fifth in the East 2 division. Results are now becoming increasingly important as all teams battle for promotion or relegation. Next month we hope to be able to provide an update in relation to the progress of our ladies. Mike Barrow
Come have a bash at a speedy sport STOTHERT & Pitt Bowls Club has been accepted by Bowls England to run Bowls Bash, the T20 of bowls. It is quick, easy and fun for everyone, offering a “no-commitment” chance to give bowls a go. Sessions are on Mondays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, with all equipment provided. Players must wear flat shoes. For more information, phone Vicki on 07944 611185, Ann on 07591 221533 or Alex on 07804 697230.
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FRYS BOWLING CLUB
Three cheers for winners in triples thriller! THE annual Frys Bowling Club triples competition was held on Saturday July 16. Eight teams competed in a round-robin format. With matches lasting only five ends, there were a lot of close scores. By the lunch break, the teams of D Shaw and J Day were unbeaten with four wins each, only separated by the number of ends won. The key game came in the sixth round of matches when the unbeaten teams went head to head. After a close contest, D Shaw’s team came out on top and, despite losing their last match, were victorious overall. Congratulations to the winners – J Budd, V Hopkins and D Shaw. Match reports n Thursday June 23: Frys ended the first half of the Bristol and District League season in the relegation zone after a lacklustre night at Begbrook Green A. Frys only took a single point, the 38-50 defeat leaving them in ninth place on 40 points. Scores: rink 1, 16-16; rink 2, 10-19; rink 3, 12-15; Frys 38-50 Begbrook Green A (1-9). n Thursday June 30: Frys travelled to leaders Long Ashton. After a back-and-forth battle, the game was level with rinks 1 and 2 complete, and Frys took a five-shot lead into the final end of rink 3. Frys had couple of bowls in the head, but Long Ashton were also close and had enough bowls waiting, with two shots in front the jack. With the first bowl, Frys’ skip split the two Long Ashton bowls away and stayed in the head to hold shot. Long Ashton’s skip clipped the jack
Triples winners (left to right) Jeff Budd, Dave Shaw and Vernon Hopkins closer to the Frys bowl. The penultimate saw Frys’ skip complete a composed draw in front of jack. Long Ashton’s skip missed the head, leaving Frys the two shots, seeing them home 47-40 with eight points. This ended a run of four straight defeats, with Frys seventh and Long Ashton falling to third. Scores: rink 1, 16-10; rink 2, 12-18; rink 3, 19-12; Frys 47-40 Long Ashton (8-2).
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n Thursday July 7: Frys welcomed Henleaze A, who started stronger before Frys came alive, and some good ends saw them home. Rinks 1 and 2 closed out their rinks, with rink 3 coming back with 11 shots in the final three ends. Frys took all 10 points from the 56-40 win and were back in the promotion hunt. Scores: rink 1, 14-8; rink 2, 21-17; rink 3, 21-15; Frys 56-40 Henleaze A (10-0). n Thursday July 14: Frys took the early advantage against Imperial and won rinks 1 and 3 comfortably. In rink 2, Frys took a five-shot lead into the final end. Despite a poor end, Imperial only picked up four shots, so Frys hung on for all 10 points from the 77-31 win. Frys topped the table with one result still to come in. Scores: rink 1, 28-7; rink 2, 17-16; rink 3, 32-8; Frys 77-31 Imperial (10-0). The cup matches proved less successful, with a 35-52 loss at St Anne’s Park in the Bristol and District League Lloyd Trophy and a 55-97 defeat at Norwest in the Somerset County BA Turnbull Cup. The City and County of Bristol BA Clarence Davey at Ardagh was much closer, with the game going to an extra end that saw Ardagh come away 84-81 winners. Please contact our secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959, email frysbowlsclub@ gmail.com, for more information about membership or tuition. Visit our website www. frysbowlingclub.wixsite.com/frys and follow us on Twitter @FrysBowls.
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Coaches in charity match First team puts on super show to secure promotion A TEAM of coaches from the Red Falcons junior football club in Keynsham will take to the pitch for a charity match on Friday August 19. They will face a team with some former professional players to raise money for Go Again, a charity that provides free mental health support to players and coaches at all levels of sport and those released from clubs and academies. A spokesperson for the Red Falcons said: “Our coaches are looking forward to playing in front of all the children they coach week in week out - so please come and support us.” Doors open for the match at the Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham, at 6pm, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm. The bar will be open.
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FRY’S Tennis Club men’s first and second team have recently completed their summer league season in the Avon league. A fantastic season for the first team saw them earn promotion from division VII with a secondplace finish. At times it looked as though events were conspiring against the club, with key players unavailable and opposition teams seemingly only playing their strongest team against us! However, some great performances over the season put Fry’s in an excellent position, with home and away victories against top-of-the-table Kings, and a crucial 10-0 win against rivals Somer Valley in the penultimate match ultimately proving crucial. The core team of Mark Long, Julian Hellyer, Kerry Grace and Ian Taylor led the way, with Mark Lapham, Dave Howell, Mark Simpson and Adrian Wilson all stepping up from the second team at various points in the season.
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An additional ‘well done’ to Mark Long and Julian Hellyer, who together managed the rare feat of an undefeated season. Meanwhile, a solid season for the second team saw them finish fifth in division IX. After a tough start, the team built momentum and did well to earn some wins in the second half of the season. With a mix of club veterans, less-experienced players and juniors stepping up to league tennis for the first time, the team fought hard and, with lots of valuable experience gained, it bodes well for next year. For anyone interested in junior membership or coaching, please contact Rich Conway at richardconway6@icloud.com or 07909988115. For anyone interested in adult membership, please contact Mark Long at mark2mark@btopenworld. com or 07899692571. Anyone looking to play league/club nights would be particularly welcome.
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