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Inside New fire HQ is put on the back burner P4 New faces to join old favourites at music festival – P6

Step forward for bid to build 250 homes

Care village and GP surgery get the go-ahead P5 Small turnout for debate ahead of referendum P11 Celebrations as

Developer submits plan for former green belt school gains first A bid to build hundreds of homes on former green-belt land between Keynsham and Saltford has been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council. At the time of going to press, the outline application for 250 homes to the east of the town had not yet been published

online by council officers but developer Mactaggart and Mickel told Keynshamvoice a number of changes had been made to the masterplan following a wellattended public consultation event in December. Revisions included changing the location of green spaces

and some minor tweaks to the internal road layout, but no changes to the planned two traffic light-controlled junctions onto the A4 or to the A4 itself, the developer confirmed. A spokesperson said: “Further to the consultation, l Continued on Page 2

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l From Page 1 we have taken on board the extensive comments made by the public and as a result changes have been made to the masterplan relating to the siting of open space, amenity/viewing areas, landscaping and roads. “The revised masterplan, together with full supporting technical information should be available to view on the B&NES website in the next week or so.” The 250 homes and a primary school form the first phase of the developer’s plan, with the development adjoining existing communities at Ellsbridge Close and Teviot Road, as well as Manor Road Community Woodland. The wider masterplan for the site includes another 250 homes that could be built in a second phase, a woodland visitor centre, green spaces, sports pitches and a wetland park among other features. Members of the public will be able to comment on the plans when they are published in the next few days, but some residents have already approached Bath and North East Somerset Council in a bid to halt the scheme, which they say has overlooked the rights of existing residents according to national planning policy. Members of the Friends of Breaches Gate, which was set up to try to prevent the land losing its green-belt status as part of the council’s core strategy process in 2014, have said they want a Stop Notice issued to prevent the development moving forward before their concerns have been addressed. They say there will be a loss of amenity to local residents who have used the land for

generations for recreation, that they should have the opportunity to nominate the site as Local Green Space, and that the new scheme doesn’t take into account local character of existing homes that look out over the land or the development’s visual impact. The group also raises concerns over the sustainability of the site and its effects on traffic and air pollution, with a spokesperson adding: “Currently, without the extra homes proposed, the A4 is already at gridlock in the mornings and evenings. Add to that what is the equivalent of a small town all trying to access the A4 at the same periods and it is clear air quality would suffer just at the time when children are walking to school. The burden of proof is for the builders to show that their proposed development is sustainable and does not represent a future threat to health and safety in terms of air quality.” A council spokesperson said, however, that the allocation of the site for development followed a detailed independent examination held before a government inspector and that residents had the opportunity to engage in the examination. The spokesperson said: “The council has ensured further opportunity for local communities to be involved in the detailed planning of this site through the requirements that the developer must prepare a masterplan with public consultation. Mactaggart & Mickel have now prepared a draft masterplan and it is this masterplan which has recently been the subject of public consultation. Therefore, Mactaggart & Mickel have been

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undertaking work that accords with the process set out in the core strategy.” They added: “Consideration of the masterplan by the council and determination of any subsequent planning application(s) will provide the opportunity for the council to consider the issues raised and whether the proposal meets the requirements set out in the core strategy. “As no development has taken place at the present time, there has been no breach of planning control and, therefore, there is no basis for considering taking enforcement action against Mactaggart & Mickel. “The council has provided opportunity for communities to nominate land for designation as Local Green Space in the area through the preparation of the Placemaking Plan. There is a clear process for considering Local Green Space nominations through the Placemaking Plan, including examination before a government planning inspector later this year.”

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New fire HQ in Keynsham is put on the back burner The plan to relocate to Keynsham appears to be firmly on the back burner for Avon Fire Authority. Proposals had been drawn up for a move to Temple Street from the current Bristol city centre premises, which would see the site of the former Keynsham Fire Station redeveloped. But at a meeting to discuss the options in February, it was decided that the authority should look at the viability of moving to Avon and Somerset Police HQ in Portishead as the preferred option. In a report to members – councillors appointed from the four councils in the former Avon area – officers said a decision on the best option needed to be made “imminently”. Of the three options – Keynsham, the police HQ and a site at Emersons Green – a move to Portishead would result in a saving of around £9 million in capital building costs, the report said, and referred to the

Keynsham’s former fire station in Temple Street Government’s drive for increased collaboration between emergency services. Authority chairman Peter Abraham said all the costs and implications of the preferred option would now be looked at and brought to a future meeting. He told Keynshamvoice: “Looking at the three options, without doubt it looks at this stage as though Portishead is the best value and also meets the new criteria that the fire service has greater cooperation with the police service.” While he said there were some “constraints on parking and size” at the Keynsham site, he added that the other options

hadn’t been ruled out and no final decision had been made. Keynsham South councillor Alan Hale, who is also a member of Avon Fire Authority, said, as a councillor for the town, it was disappointing that it appeared the HQ was no longer coming to Keynsham. He said: “It’s a loss to the town, particularly to the traders who would have had all of that additional footfall. “Should the deal with the police not come to fruition, I would like to think that the fire authority will once again look at the plans they had for a brand new HQ and perhaps revisit the likelihood of coming to the town.”

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Road past station to be closed overnight

A stretch of road past Keynsham Station will be shut for three nights before work begins on improvements to the station. Keynsham Road will be shut between Avon Mill Lane and Chandos Road from 9pm to 8am on Saturday, March 12, March 19 and March 26 to allow the passenger shelters to be removed. The station will be closed from Saturday, April 2, to Sunday, April 11, as part of a major project to modernise the Great Western route between London and South Wales. Network Rail will be replacing the shelter on the Bristolbound platform to allow enough space between the structure and equipment required for electrification. The brick shelter on the Bath-bound side will be enlarged and given a new flat roof. Any motorists wanting to reach Chandos Road from Avon Mill Road, and vice versa, during the overnight closures might want to walk instead – as the diversion suggested on the council’s website is 9.2km, taking drivers through Willsbridge, Longwell Green and onto the ring road.

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Care village and new GP surgery get the go-ahead from planners A care village and new doctors’ surgery at Keynsham’s Somerdale site have been approved by Bath and North East Somerset planners. St Monica Trust’s application to turn the former chocolate factory buildings at the site into a 93-bed care home, 128 extracare apartments, a GP surgery, a pharmacy and offices went before the development management committee on February 10. Planners were asked to debate the scheme by Keynsham North councillor Brian Simmons as the plan was a departure from the original proposal for employment space, in which Blocks B and C would have been turned into offices, accommodating around 1,000 workers. Under the new proposal, only Block C will become office space, accommodating around 900 workers. St Monica Trust chief executive David Williams addressed councillors at the

Under wraps... Work being carried out on the former factory blocks meeting and said the care village would provide another 200 jobs. He said: “The trust has been actively trying to find a site in the B&NES area for more than 20 years. We are delighted that the opportunity has arisen to provide a state-of-the-art flagship care village in this exciting new development. “In providing this, we will also build and manage the office accommodation and new medical centre which will produce good long-term income to help fund the charity’s activities.

“The trust engaged in extensive public consultation and providing a new GP surgery was always something that people told us we should do. We are providing this with beneficial terms to the NHS without them having to put forward a large capital sum. “One issue was that our communal space should be open to the public. It is important to us to integrate the site into the community and the public will be able to use the extensive facilities we have on site for the care village.

“We will also be providing more than 1,000 jobs at the site and the slight reduction in office space is more than made up by the 200 and above employees in the care village.” Also backing the application was NHS England and 700 people who signed a petition calling for the new surgery to be granted approval to allow the town’s St Augustine’s Surgery to relocate. Keynsham East councillor Bryan Organ, a member of the planning committee, said he was delighted St Monica Trust was coming to Keynsham and, putting forward a motion to approve the plan, said: “We haven’t lost employment and with a bit of luck we are going to gain.” Councillor Paul Crossley (Southdown) seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously. The trust hopes to complete the work by mid-2017.

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What foods are toxic to pets? It can be very tempting to share food with our pets, particularly when they give you those starved, “please feed me” eyes. However, do remember that some foods are toxic to animals and could make them unwell. We’ve compiled a list of some of the foods that are poisonous to pets: Chocolate – the most well-known poisonous food. Chocolate contains theobromine, which can affect the heart and nervous system. Depending on how much chocolate and what type was eaten by your pet (dark chocolate is particularly dangerous), you may see symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle tremors or seizures. Onions and garlic can cause digestive upsets and anaemia, and grapes, raisins and currants can cause kidney failure. Caffeine can cause reactions very similar to chocolate poisoning and can include restlessness, rapid breathing and heart palpitations. All parts of the avocado are toxic to rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles due to a substance called persin. Persin can cause heart failure in rodents and breathing difficulties in birds. Contrary to popular belief, cats shouldn’t be drinking cow’s milk. Cats and dogs cannot digest lactose effectively

and it can cause nasty digestive upsets. This includes excessive amounts of cheese and butter. Xylitol (artificial sweeteners) – often found in sweets and chewing gum – can make an animal’s blood sugar drop too quickly and cause liver failure. Macadamia nuts are particularly toxic to dogs, causing symptoms such as weakness, depression, tremors, vomiting and increased body temperature (hyperthermia). Too much salt can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, tremors, hyperthermia or seizures, and frequently feeding your pet raw fish can cause a vitamin B deficiency resulting in seizures. If your pet has eaten any of the above foods, please always seek veterinary advice. Some will affect your pet more rapidly than others so it’s always best to check what to do next. Contact Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 9867700 for more information or advice.

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Keynsham Music Festival organisers are fine-tuning the final line-up of this year’s event, listening to enough hopeful acts to fill the bill three times over, they estimate. The event will once again be spreading out into venues across town in the week leading up to the big day in the Memorial Park on Sunday, July 3. One of the biggest changes to the schedule will be when the Bristol Fantasy Orchestra – complete with wigs, strange outfits and unusual repertoire ranging from Morricone to Jimi Hendrix – stand in for Saturday night Gala Concert regulars Keynsham Orchestra. Another new development will be at Grounded in the High Street, where the team are hoping to host their own stage during the weekend. Keynsham Choir Festival is returning on the Friday night

after two years to provide a warm-up for the weekend, while there will also be the chance later that evening to catch Cinema in the Park. Suggestions for a musical film to show on the night are being taken on Keynsham Music Festival’s Facebook page and on the Streetlife website. It’s not all about the music, with Keynsham Action Network hosting talks by two thought-provoking speakers on the Friday. Former theologian and author of Capitalism’s Toxic Assumptions – Redefining Next Generation Economics Eve Poole offers her thoughts on a healthier system, while writer and filmmaker Kate Rawles discusses the concept of Outdoor Philosophy in thinking about the environment and draws on her experience of cycling the length of the Rocky Mountains from Texas to Alaska. After its debut last year, the Saturday Folk Festival will be

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The Bristol Fantasy Orchestra will perform at the music festival’s Gala Concert on Saturday, July 2 “bigger and better”, organisers promise, with events in the park and around the town. The festival will also be welcoming ArtSpace, the pop-up art gallery and shop that appeared in Keynsham’s Market Walk at Christmas, for an installation sponsored by St Monica Trust, which will be working with local artists at its care home development at Somerdale. The music festival is also waiting to hear if its bid for charitable company status has been successful, which could help meet the annual £60,000 cost of putting on the event. “Many new doors will be open

The Space in Keynsham will be hosting drama and music over the coming months. The Mikron Theatre Company will perform the play Pure Chocolate on July 30, as part of a national tour. Another summer performance will see Fake Thackray performing an evening of singer-songwriter Jake Thackray’s songs, with details to come. Meanwhile the Sam Evans Band plays on March 11 – tickets from the town council office.

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New seven-day Post Office is first for south of town South Keynsham is getting its first Post Office this month when a new branch opens on March 21. The branch will be located in the McColl’s store in Holmoak Road and will be open seven days a week. The closest Post Office for residents is currently in Chandag Road, around one mile away. Post Office services such as sending mail and banking will be offered via a counter alongside the shop’s retail counter. Chief operating officer for McColl’s Retail Group, Dave Thomas, said: “We are delighted to soon be welcoming Post Office customers to our Keynsham store, which will offer a wide range of Post Office services alongside our extensive retail offer. “As a convenience store operator we are always looking for ways to make life easier for our customers and the new Post Office, which will be available for the full opening hours of the

store, will provide an excellent service for the local community.” The new branch will be open from 6am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and from 7am to 10pm on Sundays – 111 hours of service per week. Gaynor Davies, Post Office field change adviser, said: “We recognised the gap in our existing Post Office branch network and are delighted to be opening a brand new local branch, with extended opening hours and a Sunday service, to meet the needs of the community around the Holmoak Road area of Keynsham. “We are making it easier for customers to get their cash, send and collect their mail and do their banking because we know how important these services are to local residents. We are confident that this vibrant new-style Post Office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs. This modernisation is part of a major

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Work being carried out by Wessex Water in Keynsham could cause delays for motorists. Manually controlled four-way traffic lights will be in place until March 11 on Bristol Road at the junction with St Ladoc Road as the utility company carries out sewerage work. The work was due to begin on February 29 for two weeks, although Wessex Water said it hopes to complete the project as soon as possible and apologised for any inconvenience.

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Civic centre makes the shortlist in prestigious development awards

Keynsham Civic Centre and One Stop Shop is in the running for another three prestigious awards, it has been announced. The redevelopment of the former 1960s shopping precinct off Temple Street to create new council offices, library, public events space, retail units and restaurants is on the shortlist in three categories in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) South West Awards 2016. The awards aim to celebrate inspirational initiatives and developments in land, property, construction and the environment. The Civic Centre is among 40 projects across the South West to make the cut and is in the running for Best Commercial Property, the Community Benefit award and Design Through Innovation award. The town centre development, which opened in autumn 2014 and was delivered in partnership

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Small turnout at debate ahead of referendum Change or consistency and continuity – those were the options residents were asked to choose between at a debate on whether B&NES should vote to have an elected mayor or stick with the current system on March 10. Chaired by Rev Stephen M’Caw, Philip Raby of the Mayor for Banes campaign and leader of B&NES Council Tim Warren put their very differing views to a small audience of around 40 at Keynsham Community Space on February 22. Mr Raby called on residents to vote for a directly elected mayor in the referendum, which he believed would give B&NES a “stronger champion” as power and money was devolved to the West of England and prevent the lion’s share going to a Greater Bristol. Mr Warren, however, said he felt a mayor would be “costly, unnecessary and another layer of bureaucracy”, while the success of the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone bid over Bristol and the £2 million of government funding awarded to B&NES to ease the impact of funding cuts, while Bristol missed out, showed “no evidence” a mayor would be more powerful. One of the first questions reflected the small turnout at the meeting, when one audience member asked how many people both panellists thought would come out to vote in the referendum. Mr Warren said, from speaking to residents, he believed there was a low level of interest while Mr Raby said he hoped there would be a big turnout – “But you can’t make people vote,” he added. “The responsibility is on all of us campaigning to let people know about it.”

A question sent in via Twitter asked whether an elected mayor would be a stronger voice for Keynsham. Mr Warren said: “No, your local members for Keynsham give the strongest voice. Local members can go to the leader and put a gun to his or her head and say, ‘This is what we need in Keynsham’. The leader has to listen to members. I can have access to ministers fairly freely and I can’t see a mayor would get any more.” Mr Raby said he felt there would be no problem for towns and communities to “have the ear of the mayor”. Justifying any extra cost in creating a mayor in a time of pressure on frontline services was another issue raised by an audience member. Mr Raby said councillors would set a mayor’s salary and added “National Insurance contributions pale into insignificance” against council money lost in the past through “a lack of leadership”, citing projects such as the mothballed James Dyson college in Bath and the Dorchester Street bus gate scheme. Tim Warren said: “There has been waste in the past, and we are looking at every bit of waste as we can’t afford not to.” Bringing the debate to a close, Mr Raby’s final message was: “I think we can do better in terms of the way the council is run, I hope you vote for change.” Mr Warren concluded: “We need continuity, we need to save money. If it’s not broke, why risk it?” The referendum on how Bath and North East Somerset Council should be run is taking place on Thursday, March 10, between 7am and 10pm.

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Students go into business for the Tenner Challenge Students are turning into entrepreneurs at Broadlands Academy as they aim to turn £10 into a healthy profit for charity. Around 50 pupils from a number of year groups are taking part in Young Enterprise’s Tenner Challenge, alongside thousands of students at schools across the country. As part of the initiative, the young people are each given a £10 investment to launch their moneymaking ventures and challenged to turn a profit in one month. At the end of the month, they repay the £10 plus £1 to go towards next year’s Tenner Challenge. The school is taking part in the

initiative for the first time and will be giving students the opportunity to run stalls at an upcoming parents' evening. Ideas include selling books, homemade cakes and even kebabs made from sweets. The pupils have written business plans and pledged to give a large proportion of their profits to charities that are important to them. Students have already received their £10 notes and have been buying stock for their businesses in time for the main event in a week’s time. To find out more about the Young Enterprise Tenner Challenge, visit www.tenner.org.uk/.

Wed 9 Mar, 7.30pm Bath Spa University’s Gamelan orchestra performs traditional Javanese music and dance.

Guides invite girls to come along to taster day Keynsham’s Rainbows, Brownies and Guides are hosting a taster day to give other girls the chance to see what Girlguiding can offer. Youngsters aged between five and 16 who enjoy crafts, playing games, outdoor activities, sleepovers and having fun are invited to come along to Guide Headquarters, next to Keynsham Scout Hut at the rear of Ashton Way, on Saturday, March 12, from 10am-3pm. Keynsham Girlguiding groups meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at

their HQ or at Queens Road or St Francis’ Church. Families are invited to come along for coffee, squash and cake or, if they can’t make it, can register their interest at www. girlguiding.org.uk/joinus or email keynshamdistrict@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

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Gift gives group a taste of the great outdoors A Keynsham youth charity is busy planning an activity-filled expedition for some of the youngsters it supports, thanks to a £250 donation. Developer Taylor Wimpey presented the funds to One Community Trust, which runs a youth and community centre in the converted former vicarage behind St John’s Church for youngsters mostly aged between 11 and 18. Leaders are now planning a trip to the Mendips designed to give some of the youngsters the chance to enjoy new experiences and challenges. Robin Moss, community development officer for One Community Trust, says: “We’re looking to run more outwardbound schemes – pursuits like caving, climbing and kayaking, for example – and we’d like to use this money to help organise a trip to the Mendip Hills. “We have a group of eight young people who regularly use the centre, some of whom are at risk of criminal and antisocial behaviour. We think that the young lads, who tend to come from families who don’t have much income and couldn’t arrange a trip like this themselves, could really benefit from this. “Trips like these are very useful for things like team building – and it’s good for the youngsters to get out of the city, do some exercise and get some fresh air. It’s about showing them that there is another way of enjoying yourself rather than getting into trouble. Some local PCSOs (police community support officers) who work with us and the youngsters think it’s a great idea and we’re looking forward to it.”

The charity, which was set up last year, provides activities from counselling to music sessions and organic gardening and also rents its base to other local groups. “We provide a range of activities as well as advice and counselling sessions for youngsters, many of whom have been victims of abuse,” Robin added. “We try to provide a safe, structured environment they know they can go to for advice if they need it. We find the older ones tend to turn into volunteers and youth workers themselves which is great to see. “We have an organic garden out the back which the youngsters like to help with, while we’ve also put up a darts board recently which has proved popular. “We put on some music activities too, as music’s an important part of the culture here in Keynsham, including a rock guitar school run by Anthony William, who plays with XSM (X Simple Minds). As well as teaching young people how to play guitar, he also talks about his experiences touring the world and working in the entertainment industry, and gives advice on things like social media which the youngsters find really useful. “I’ve approached a lot of local businesses and trusts for support and so we’re delighted to receive this kind donation from Taylor Wimpey.” Charlie Joseph, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Bristol, said: “We hope the group enjoys a great outdoor experience and we wish the charity, which is doing very important work for young people in the Keynsham area, every success for the future.”

Salute to spring as charity hosts concert Music lovers are being invited to enjoy a range of styles in a concert hosted by One Community Trust on March 7. Music For A Spring Evening will bring together Keynsham Brass Band, pianists Natalie Morton and Owen Cole and lead guitarist with Ex-Simple

Minds (XSM) Anthony William. The concert will be held in St John’s Church from 7-9pm, and tickets will cost £7.50 for adults and £2.50 for children. Email robinmoss@keynshamparish.org.uk or call the Parish Office on 0117 986 3354 for more details.

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School ‘thrilled’ at first ‘good’ rating from Ofsted Broadlands Academy is celebrating the school’s first ever “good” rating from Ofsted following an inspection in January. Principal Dean Anderson said everyone at school was “thrilled” with the result and that it could be seen as a stepping stone to achieving an “outstanding” rating. In their report, inspectors praised Mr Anderson’s leadership, well-planned teaching activities and the academy’s curriculum, pupils’ strong achievement in English and improving performance in maths and science, support for disabled students and those with special needs, comprehensive careers advice and activities outside the classroom that support pupils’ progress. The report said: “The principal is a strong, uncompromising leader who has made significant changes at the academy to promote

Principal Dean Anderson improvement. He has fostered a culture of high expectations and ambition that is shared by staff. Everyone wants the best for pupils. The principal is also well supported by parents, who share his vision.” Broadlands has 430 pupils and has been sponsored by the Academies Enterprise Trust since becoming an academy in December 2012. The inspectors also highlighted that pupils’ attainment is rising and is also above the national average, with 62 per cent achieving five GCSEs including English and maths at grade C and above in 2015 – higher than the figure published in recent league tables after resits were taken into account.

To achieve an “outstanding” rating, the inspectors said, Broadlands needed to match the progress being made in languages and humanities subjects with that being made in English, maths and science and that teaching in some areas must challenge pupils to think more deeply. Mr Anderson said: “All at Broadlands are absolutely thrilled that the good work at the academy over a long period of time has been recognised officially with this Ofsted grading. “The lead inspector and his team commented a number of times on the quality of staff and students and clearly recognised the improvements that have taken place at Broadlands in order to ensure that students are able to achieve good outcomes. This not only relates to their GCSE results but also in their preparation for life beyond school."

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Students take to the stage at the Old Vic Students from Year 13 at Wellsway School are taking to the stage at Bristol Old Vic to present a hard-hitting play on how disillusioned young people can be drawn to extremist movements. The eight students will perform Davey Anderson’s Blackout on Friday, March 18, as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival. The half-hour play has already been performed to fellow students, staff and family at Wellsway and the Old Vic show will determine whether the students will go on to present the play at the National Theatre in London in July. The play is inspired by the true story of a young offender from Glasgow who committed a violent crime, and explores getting bullied, fighting back, losing everything and then finding your way again. Tickets, priced at £5, can be booked online at www.bristololdvic.org. uk/ntconnections.html.

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The scale of protest against closing the sports hall at Keynsham Leisure Centre not only forced B&NES to change its mind, but has also given publicity to the daytime facilities on offer. In addition to standard hiring of courts, informal drop-in “pay and play” daytime adult badminton sessions have seen their numbers steadily increase. A new drop-in session, initiated by increased public demand, particularly welcomes total beginners as well as regular players. It runs every Tuesday from 10am to noon and only costs £2.40. On March 8, the leisure centre operator Better has agreed to give

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all income from this session to Sports Relief. Sports Relief gets its income for worthwhile causes by encouraging the public to get involved with physical activity. Fundraising kits are available from their website if you are an enthusiastic supporter of this cause. On the other hand, if you are between 18 and 80, and just want to discover a brilliant way to keep fit, meet people and have some fun while contributing to good causes, just drop in on the day. Racquets are available. Do good and feel really good! Clive Honeychurch Keynsham

Remarkable woman deserves recognition As there are many new roads appearing in Keynsham may I be allowed to put forward a suggestion for a name for one of them? Following the precedent of Trescothick Close on the Bristol Road, can I suggest the name of Lucy Annie Cox be commemorated as being one of Keynsham’s lesser known individuals who deserves to be better known.

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She was the daughter of Sidney John Cox (1864–1949), who lived at 16 Albert Road. He was a wiredrawer at the Brass Mills and a conscientious objector during World War I. Lucy rose from her lowly origins to become an important international socialist propagandist and politician in later life. She was born, on May 9, 1894 and, after being educated at the local schools, as a bright girl gained a scholarship to study at Colston Girls’ School in Bristol. Following training to be a teacher at Bristol University she worked for ten years in various schools in the west of England. She had developed an interest in politics from her father, a radical Liberal with pacifist leanings, and in 1916 she joined the Independent Labour Party (ILP). In 1919 she became secretary of the Keynsham branch and attended annual conferences, speaking in 1924 on grants for divisional councils and on disarmament. In 1936 she married the General Secretary of the Labour Party, James Middleton. In the late 1930s, Lucy Middleton was adopted as the Labour candidate for Plymouth

Sutton (the seat held by Nancy Astor), and she won the seat in the Labour victory of 1945. Although she lost it in 1951 she remained a very influential member of the Labour Party. By October 1983, however, declining health forced her to enter Wandle Valley Hospital, Carshalton, where she died on 20 November 1983 from a cerebral thrombosis and Parkinson’s disease. All politics apart, this native of Keynsham was a remarkable woman and deserves some form of recognition in her birthplace. Brian Vowles By email

We fear traffic chaos on Charlton Road I have written before on the concerns I and other residents living near Charlton Road have regarding the increasing volumes of traffic using this road. We have, of course, now the added issue of heavy vehicles servicing the building development site Bilbie Green, which will be ongoing for a number of years. Crossing Charlton Road,

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Standing traffic will be the norm on A4 I note with interest the openness of Bloor Homes with regard to the proposed development off Charlton Road. They estimate that the new housing would generate one vehicle per minute onto Charlton Road during peak hours. This would give an expectation of possibly 90 vehicles from 7.30am to 9am. How this contrasts with the coyness of B&NES and the developers for the land east of Keynsham. Here we are expecting a development two-and-a-half times greater than the Bloor Homes’ development. Thus the expectation for traffic onto the heavily congested A4 during the same period of time would be at least 225 vehicles. This is to be controlled by a single light-controlled junction during the first stage and will eventually become two light-controlled junctions with the second phase,

which will inject another 225 vehicles during the same period of time. Thus we will have 450 vehicles accessing the A4 at peak times. Incidentally these figures were said to be “very fanciful” by B&NES officers at the hearing by the government inspector and yet, lo and behold, here we have the same calculations being given credence. Add to this the plans for a school in the development, which is as it should be given the scale of the housing and the lack of primary education in the area – how many more vehicle movements will this generate? Consideration should also be given for the pollution levels this will generate in Saltford. It is already a matter for concern and the overall effect of this many vehicles onto the A4 cannot be healthy for the residents living alongside the A4, neither is it very pleasant for those using this road. It is quite likely that standing traffic will be the norm morning and evening from at least the Hicks Gate roundabout to the Globe roundabout. At the planning hearing much emphasis was given to the frequency of the buses on this route. Of course, the buses can only go at the speed the traffic allows, yet another example of how unreliable the whole consideration of this development has been. It is, however, a “done deal”. The land is to be removed from the green belt and built on thus not only removing a healthy asset from the community but inflicting upon it stress, frustration and pollution. Excellent work, B&NES! R Elcome-Thorpe

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What a waste of time and money the “Zest” catering service is – probably should have called it “Pest” or “Jest”. Thank you, Wellsway, for dumping this on parents and students, with no opt-out, like it or lump it. I think the bad points outnumber the good of this fingerprint system. 1. It’s not like a police computer, if this one is hacked, your child's fingerprints and name could be used for lots of ID crime. 2. Parents have to remember to go online to put money in once a week or month. 3. You are taking away from students choice, and how to handle

money: i.e. if on a hot day they want to get a bottle of water out of their dinner money that’s fine or if they spent all their money on rubbish, they would soon learn they get hungry, so keep most for their lunch. 4. Five years down the line Wellsway will be teaching students how to handle money, and wondering why. 5. The school says less bullying for cash. Hang on a minute – how many times has there been bullying at Wellsway in the past years? Not many, I think. They can still do it, as I have been told the ones not signed up are getting the students who are to get some food and giving them the money etc. 6. How much did this fingerprint system cost? Maybe £5,000 to £10,000 or more, who knows? 7. Less work for office staff handling cash and lost lunch cards. Ah well, we all do jobs we don't like. 8. I asked 10 students and they said there was not much differ-

ence in the queuing. 9. School says students will not have to remember cash or card. Students more likely to forget their books than their lunch money. So come on, Wellsway, why don’t you ask students and parents, or give them a choice? This is a backward step. Schools are for students, teachers, parents etc, not for software firms and administration staff. Mr C Thomas

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particularly to access the bus stop by Lays Farm, continues to be fraught with danger, especially for those with reduced mobility or with children in buggies. Mindful of the 260 houses being built on this site, with additional applications by Persimmon and Bloor on adjacent sites adding 210 more properties, all vehicles from these developments will also be coming onto Charlton Road, along with much increasing traffic from forthcoming developments being planned near Whitchurch/Queen Charlton. The proposed new road from “The Mead” at the end of Park Road to connect via a route near Parkhouse Lane to Charlton Road will add unacceptable numbers of vehicles onto this already heavily used road. Charlton Road currently has, in part, a 20mph limit and narrows dramatically towards the High Street. On paper the planned road looks like a practical idea but I fear we will end up with an even larger queue onto the High Street if it ever gets approved. Only time will tell if the reality of traffic volumes using this road becomes the nightmare that I and other residents living near and using Charlton Road sadly fear. Andy Halliday Chairman of Keynsham and Saltford Liberal Democrats and resident

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Volunteers shine a light where the ‘bigger wheels’ cannot reach Keynsham has a thriving community of volunteer workers. We are very proud and grateful for their services that truly make a difference to our community in many walks of life. Butterflies-Haven supports families affected by the autism spectrum and is one such voluntarily-run service that continues to have a positive impact on those living with complex challenges that, for the most part, remain unknown to the majority of our community. We highly value our 27 volunteers, who give their time freely and who are making a realistic difference, many of whom are under the age of 25. Keynsham’s volunteers offer their service from the heart with only one prime directive: to make a realistic, positive difference in someone’s life that can bring hope and courage to face their challenges. To ask for anything in return doesn’t even come into their hearts and minds. Their reward is in connecting with another human being through compassion and dedication and the sense of joy

that embraces both parties. From the outset, a volunteer’s motivation is focused on an outcome that is not about themselves but for the greater good of individuals and their community as a whole. They desire to shine a light on those empty spaces that the “bigger wheels” cannot reach for a myriad of reasons. There is no desire for financial gain nor to create a name or fame for themselves. Their dedication can be inspiring and infectious and they understand that. From little seeds do mighty oak trees grow! The absence of a desire for fame, fortune or personal gain ensures that their original intention to make a genuine difference remains pure and intact, allowing the magical threads of appreciation to change hearts and minds. We offer our sincere appreciation to all of our volunteers in our local community and, indeed, our country, for without you, our daily experiences and hopes for the future would be less bright and hopeful. We salute you!

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Farmers visit for Fairtrade event

Events to mark Fairtrade Fortnight will be taking place in Keynsham and Saltford this month, raising awareness of the millions of farmers in developing countries who produce our food. Farming in Palestine will be the focus of a talk in Keynsham, with speakers including olive farmer Mohammed Hamada and Taysir Arbasi, the director of Zaytoun, an organisation that finds markets for Palestinian produce in the UK. The free event, on Monday, March 7, at the Community Space, Market Walk, will also give people the chance to try food from Palestine and hear from Peter Downey, founder of the Bethlehem-B&NES Links, and Helen Wheeler, who was part of a “protective presence” during last year’s olive harvest in Palestine. Doors will open from 6pm, with the talk, which is hosted by the Keynsham branch of the Labour Party, starting at 7pm.

Saltford Fairtrade Group is teaming up with the village’s Co-op store on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, running a stall outside the shop, weather permitting, with tastings and a quiz. There will also be a raffle behind the counter during the fortnight. Fairtrade Fortnight runs from February 29 until March 11 and the theme for 2016 is “Sit down for breakfast, stand up for farmers”, focusing on support for farmers who grow breakfast staples like coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa and bananas. Both Saltford and Keynsham, as well as Bath, have gained Fairtrade status for their communities. Events are taking place across B&NES, including a Fairtrade producer event at Bath University on Wednesday, March 9, from 1-2.30pm. More details are available at www.bathnes.gov.uk/ fairtradeevents.

The Keynsham Cricket Club Beer and Cider Festival returns on May 1

Club expects another sell-out beer festival The Keynsham Cricket Club Beer and Cider Festival is returning for the fourth year this May and is expected to be another sell-out. Tickets have just gone on sale for the event on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 1, from the club’s new website www. keynshamcricket.com or over the club bar, priced at £7. A spokesperson for the organisers said: “Every year the festival has completely sold out and we expect this year to be no different so everyone is

encouraged to get tickets early to avoid disappointment. “You can keep up to date with announcements from the festival, including the acts that will be gracing the main music stage on the day, by following @KCCNewsDesk on Twitter or liking the festival on Facebook.” Anyone who would like to be involved in the festival – performers, concessions or partners – can get in touch with the club via the website.

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Pop choir Choirjam filled Saltford Hall as the singers performed a concert to a capacity audience to mark their fifth anniversary. Their set was varied as ever, featuring numbers by Adele, the Isley Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and Bruno Mars accompanied by the CJ Band. Emma Hutchinson, ChoirJam founder, said: “I never expected to have quite this much fun running a choir. It’s wonderful that so many of our members have made lasting friendships through ChoirJam. We sing together and socialise together, and just generally laugh a lot!” The no-audition choir is open to anyone aged over 18 – with no upper age limit – and no experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of singing. ChoirJam runs evening sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays and a daytime session on Wednesdays, all in Keynsham. Visit www.choirjam.co.uk or the ChoirJam Facebook page.

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Council joins Visit Somerset with aim to raise town’s tourism profile Keynsham Town Council has become the third council in Somerset to team up with the county’s official tourism organisation. Councillors voted to join Visit Somerset in December 2015 and town councillor Sam Waite recently met with Visit Somerset chief executive John Turner and MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to discuss plans to raise the town’s profile as well as initiatives taking place across the county. Mr Turner said he was delighted to welcome Keynsham as a new member and added: “Keynsham is an important strategic town between Bristol and Bath and with its latest town centre investment well deserves the support to raise the profile of the town and all that it has to offer. “We are really looking forward to working with the town council and the Keynsham community in helping to support and increase awareness of this lovely town.”

From left, John Turner, chief executive of Visit Somerset, Keynsham town councillor Sam Waite and MP Jacob Rees-Mogg Mr Waite added: “I believe working with Visit Somerset we can raise awareness of our historic market town to increase visitor numbers to our fantastic events such as the Keynsham Music Festival and charming Winter Festival.

“It will also help us support economic growth and further inward investment at a time when the population of our town is increasing rapidly with hundreds of new homes being built. “Keynsham is a fantastic

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NHS campaigners demand action Campaigners concerned at the effects a new trade deal will have on the future of the NHS have redoubled their efforts to convince MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to back their cause. Members of the People’s NHS, a group set up to oppose privatisation of the national health service, gathered at the North East Somerset MP’s office in Keynsham on February 24 to raise their fears over the impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between Europe and the US.

The deal aims to reduce barriers for US and EU companies wanting to trade in each other’s markets – but campaigners say they fear it could lead to companies that invest in the health service suing the Government in future if it wanted to take back services into the public sector. The local People’s NHS group delivered a copy of legal advice prepared for the Unite union by a leading expert on European law, Michael Bowsher QC, which said the deal “poses a real and serious

threat to UKG [UK government] decision-making in respect of the NHS”. The solution would be for the NHS to be “excluded from the agreement”, the document says. Zarria Phillips, local resident and spokesperson said: “Alarming legal advice shows that Britain’s sovereignty over the NHS is being sold down the river by faceless EU bureaucrats to Wall Street. Our supposed Eurosceptic MP is doing nothing to defend our local health services from this attack.”

She added: “In light of this new legal advice highlighting a real and serious risk to the NHS, It is now time for action. Our NHS is at risk of an irreversible sell-off. “Rees-Mogg must now protest to David Cameron in the strongest terms because the people of Keynsham do not believe it is right for our NHS to be put at risk of irreversible privatisation.“ Mr Rees-Mogg was not available for comment but has previously stated the deal was no threat to the NHS.

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she just wants to give something back.” Sport Relief takes place between March 18 and 20 and encourages people to do something active to raise money in aid of health and education projects and a range of other causes both at home and overseas. Keynsham Leisure Centre is hosting the Swimathon for local fundraisers. So far Maddy has raised £400 and anyone can sponsor her at http://my.sportrelief.com/ sponsor/maddy2.

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Two brothers who lost their mother to pancreatic cancer last year are being joined by 17 other members of Keynsham Cricket Club as they run the Bath Half Marathon in her memory. Sandra Wilton passed away in July 2015 just six weeks after being diagnosed with the disease and now the team of runners, including her sons Richard and Alex, are determined to raise awareness. Richard said: “Alex and I were in complete shock when we found out mum had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “We immediately researched the disease and were upset to discover that she had presented with some symptoms, such as losing weight and stomach pains, six months before her diagnosis. More people, including GPs, need to be aware of the symptoms.” The brothers’ friend Tom Bryan decided to sign up for the Bath Half, which takes place on Sunday, March 13, to help highlight the disease, which claims the lives of 26 people a day in the

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more than £500 for Pancreatic Cancer Action and have collected sponsorship of more than £2,100 via their online fundraising page. Pancreatic Cancer Action is working towards earlier diagnosis of the disease so that patients can be offered surgery, currently the only cure. Ali Stunt, pancreatic cancer survivor and founder of the charity, said: “We are delighted that members of the Keynsham Cricket Club are giving their time to support Pancreatic Cancer Action. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of people like Tom, Alex and Rich to help us continue our vital work. Please back the team in their fundraising efforts so that we can continue research into early diagnosis and raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.” People can support the team by visiting: http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ team/KPCA .

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Sharing scheme aims to put gardens to good use

With spring just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to enjoying getting out in the garden again. Not everyone is lucky enough to have their own space, however, and Transition Keynsham is relaunching its Garden Share scheme to match those with gardens with those who want to get gardening. The group explains how it works.

There’s nothing quite like tucking into carrots or potatoes that have been freshly dug from the garden. Nutritious and tasty, homegrown veg helps us to eat more of our five a day, and gets us exercising regularly. Even the NHS recommends growing your own! But many of the flats and houses now being built in towns and cities across the UK – and in Keynsham – have no garden, or small patios, and there often

aren’t enough allotments to go round. At Transition Keynsham we’d like to help more people experience the joys of gardening, so we’re relaunching our Garden Share scheme. It’s a very simple concept – we match people without a garden with people who have garden space to share. The garden owner lets the would-be veg grower use their space, and in return gets a share of the harvest, as agreed between the two. Garden shares are different to allotments because there’s no formal rental agreement and no money changes hand. Instead, a lasting friendship flowers between the two parties.

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Saltford Hall will host its third Antique & Collectors Fair of 2016 on April 3. The organiser, local antiques dealer Mark Thomas, said: “The fair is becoming increasingly well known and attended. The range and quality of antiques and collectibles provides interest to buyers, both public and the trade. “A number of dealers have expressed interest in having a stall having attended the event. Access is very good with everything on one level and the footfall for a new fair is very encouraging. Most of the original traders continue to support the fair.” All stalls at the fairs so far have been fully booked. Mark added: “There is plenty of free parking at Saltford Hall and catering is provided by the Saltford Community Association café. Teas, coffees, bacon rolls and cakes can be enjoyed in a separate seated area adjacent to the fair.” Mark can be contacted on 07835 300965 or look for updates on Facebook– find Saltford Antiques, Mark Thomas.

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Park does town proud as it earns five-star rating The role of Keynsham Memorial Park in the community has been recognised with a five-star rating in a regional Pride in Parks awards scheme. Members of the Keynsham in Bloom group travelled to the University of Exeter on February 25 to collect the honour at the RHS South West in Bloom Spring Seminar. The five-star rating is the highest available and sees the Memorial Park ranked alongside the famous Gyllyngdune Gardens in Falmouth and Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth, while Bath’s Alexandra Park – the only other Bath and North East Somerset park to enter the awards – was given four stars. In assessing each of the 40 parks entered in the scheme, judges looked at how they were used by the community, maintenance and the environment created in the

spaces. Jon Wheatley, chair of RHS South West and RHS judge, met with more than 12 community groups who regularly use the Memorial Park during his two visits. He praised both the community groups and the parks maintenance team for the work being carried out throughout the site. He said: “It was a pleasure to meet with the groups. It is evident that this is a well-loved and much-used community green space. “Keynsham should be very proud of having access to such a wonderful park, it is a great asset not only for the residents of Keynsham, but also to visitors to the town. It is clear the park plays an important role in the local community.” Denise James, chair of Keynsham in Bloom, said: “This is a wonderful achievement both

The Memorial Park hosts Keynsham Music Festival for Keynsham and for B&NES. Keynsham is fortunate to have such a great park, which is well used by the local community. “We will be looking forward to entering the park for the 2016

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Villagers weather storm to give lanes and stream a spring clean by Ros Anstey What better way to spend a Sunday morning than join your friends and neighbours and go litter-picking round the country lanes? This is what villagers did as once again they took part in the annual clean-up in Compton Dando and the surrounding villages, going round the country lanes tidying up the hedgerows and gateways. But this year they had Storm Imogen to contend with, with its intense winds and amber alerts. To prepare for the litter pick Duncan Smith, John Dottridge and Gary Pearce began by clearing the stream by the village hall after an exceptionally wet night, and decided to start the job right on their own doorstep! Another 15 people joined them, with tractor and trailer thanks to Simon Kinnersley (driven by Gary Pearce) and Roger Piercey and his trailer. Armed with pickers and decked out in yellow reflective jackets everyone who turned out to help was soon on their way as they climbed aboard the tractor and trailer, to be dropped off at various points. Organiser Harriette Dottridge said: “After a busy couple of hours the lanes are sparkling but everyone was left wondering why on earth people can’t take their drink cans home with them to recycle properly.” Mrs Dottridge thanked everyone who came along and those who did their bit beforehand. She said: “B&NES Council has once again helpfully lent us gloves, hi-vis jackets and

pickers and have collected four trailers full of collected rubbish.” Several people stayed on for a homemade soup and bread lunch, which rounded off a busy and thankfully nearly dry morning.

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A win for the Wombles as they are made Neighbourhood Team of Year

A group of volunteers have been honoured for their efforts to keep Keynsham clean in Bath and North East Somerset Council Chairman’s Community Awards. Keynsham Wombles were named Neighbourhood Team of the Year at a ceremony at the Guildhall last month for their work to keep the town’s streets clear of litter. Volunteers can focus on keeping one area tidy as well as joining the group’s Big Wombles, when they target a litter hot spot together. The group also launched “Womble Watch” in January 2015, putting up signs around the town to make people think twice before dropping litter. Chief Womble Erica Davies said: “I was delighted to receive this award for Keynsham Wombles, I feel a real sense of pride that so many dedicated residents across Keynsham are happy to pick up litter to help keep our community clean and

safe for the benefit of the people and wildlife with which we share our town – this award is in recognition of all your hard work, so a huge, big thank you from me!” The awards celebrated the work of volunteers and carers across B&NES, with 18 winners selected from 106 nominations. Chairman of B&NES Council Councillor Ian Gilchrist handed out the awards in front of an audience of around 300 people. He said: “Once again it was brilliant to see so many nominations for people who do great things in our communities across Bath and North East Somerset. “It was an honour to present the worthy winners with their awards and I would like to congratulate and thank all of them for the admirable work they do.” Those attending the awards also saw films on Book Bugs volunteers, who help with

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The failure of the European renegotiation to produce the substantial change once promised is a lost opportunity. The agreement not to hinder any further integration of the Euro member states adds to this failure by preventing any ground being gained when a treaty is developed to solve the inherent problems with monetary union. A powerful negotiating card has been given up for nothing. This means that the referendum will be held based on a European Union that is heading towards a unified state or a United Kingdom that has grown out of countries that have been independent since time immemorial, neither option is entirely risk free.

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Voting to remain continues the process of integration that began in 1972. The EU has the symbols of a nation; a flag, an anthem, a parliament and a president, it in fact has five presidents. It also has the powers of a state, it passes laws and may conclude treaties with sovereign nations. Its areas of control continue to grow as it exercises more of the powers given to it by the Lisbon Treaty. Its army of diplomats increases as does its interference in justice and home affairs while its answer to failure is always more of the same. Leaving takes the nation away from a group it has been used to. Trade would be governed by the World Trade Organization rather than by

the bureaucratic single market but we would again control our own borders. Agricultural subsidies would be paid from the contributions we make to the EU budget that would no longer be necessary and these subsidies could even be increased as we would no longer need to give money to French farmers. Most importantly we could look to the rest of the world rather than the narrow European sphere. The EU represents the past, the management of decline while other nations are growing. The UK wants to look to the future and the world, which it would be more able to do if not shackled to failure. www.jacobreesmogg.com

Residents in Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding areas are being encouraged to have their say in the elections for a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the Avon and Somerset Police area on Thursday, May 5. The PCC is elected for a fouryear term and is responsible for holding the Chief Constable and police force to account on behalf of the public. Dr Jo Farrar, chief executive of Bath & North East Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police Area returning officer, said: “Police and Crime Commissioners make decisions which will have a key impact on how your local area looks and feels, and how the policing needs of local communities are met. So it’s important that people have their say on Thursday, May 5.” A new website has been launched to provide up to date information on the election – www.avonpccelection2016.org. uk. The list of candidates will be published on the website on April 8. Residents must be registered to vote by Monday, April 18, to vote in the PCC elections.

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Changing for the better with Transition Keynsham We are a nation of gardeners – there are an estimated 15 million gardens in the UK, which together cover a greater area than all the national nature reserves. Gardening is fantastic for our health and wellbeing, and it supports our native plants and animals. We rely on this teeming biodiversity of life to provide us with food, fuel and medicine, and the way we garden can dramatically affect it. The way we manage our own gardens has a huge impact on wildlife. Every garden is one part of a patchwork, so the impact we make is both individual and collective. Each garden provides a space for nature but many gardens together make an even bigger difference. The right kind of impact comes from the sheer variety of habitats that gardens can offer;

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the shrubs and trees, perennials and annuals, mini-meadows, ponds, hedges or log piles. Simply providing a habitat helps thriving populations remain buoyant, and offers a sanctuary for those species that are in decline. Many of our garden species – bats, hedgehogs, house sparrows, and common frogs, for example – are becoming

much less common. Other species that are in terminal decline are starlings, song thrushes, stag beetles and bumblebees. Making our gardens (and our local green spaces) more wildlife-friendly can provide a refuge for some of these species at threat, and supplement their more usual habitats like hedgerows and

meadows, which are also in decline. Over the past 10 years the number of front gardens with gravel or paving instead of grass has tripled: that’s a quarter of all houses. It’s happening in Keynsham, too. Paving over gardens has consequences. Trees and plants absorb dust and provide a place for birds to nest and insects to feed. Paving increases the risk of flash flooding. Instead of grass and soil soaking up moisture, it runs off paving and overwhelms drainage systems. Paving also absorbs heat and releases it at night – something to bear in mind as our climate heats up. The way we garden can make a huge difference to our local habitats, from leaving a patch of lawn longer to digging up our crazy paving! As we head into spring, I for one will be committing to garden in a way that’s more wildlife friendly.

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A Grand way for company to mark 30 years A local firm is celebrating three decades in business in grand fashion – by pledging to raise £10,000 for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity, over the next 12 months. Gregor Heating is hosting fundraising events throughout the year and has pledged to donate £1 for every domestic boiler service and £5 for every domestic boiler installation they complete throughout 2016. Founder and managing direc-

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Keynsham As part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, Network Rail is taking another significant step towards electrification of the Great Western Mainline this spring between 02 – 10 April 2016. During this period Keynsham and Oldfield Park stations will be closed to passenger services. In order to keep you moving, a comprehensive rail replacement service will be operating, and while there will be some increase in journey times, it will still be quicker and easier than travelling by car. Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads stations will be open as normal.

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Gardening which are simply not available in DIY or garden centres. GreenThumb treatments cost from just £15 per application, and the householder does not have to be in when the treatments take place. The service is pay-as-yougo and there are no customer contracts to sign. For a free lawn survey, contact GreenThumb on 01249 653765, email bath@ greenthumb.co.uk or visit www. greenthumb.co.uk.

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On the Plot Reflecting over earlier articles I can see a pattern emerging. March should be the time to start sowing seeds on the vegetable plot but with the ground so wet again it may not be practical for a while. The pattern of late seems to be wet months in mid-winter followed by a cold period at the end. This combination is probably the worst of all for delaying the start to the gardening year. Therefore this season’s outdoor sowings will need to be postponed until there is a dry spell.

The only good news is that the soil is not too cold due to the relatively mild winter so when it is dry enough to start sowing then germination should be good. But there again, optimism is one of the essential requirements for gardening. When working on the plot try to avoid walking on the soil especially if it is soaking wet. I use wooden planks to gain access and this avoids muddy boots as well as minimising the amount of soil compaction where you walk. The soil in the prepared areas on my plot has been beaten

down by the torrential rain so before sowing I will gently break up the surface with a rake or three-pronged cultivator. This will allow air into the soil and speed up the drying process then when ready use the rake again to obtain a nice fine tilth. March sowings will include broad beans, leeks, carrots, parsnips as well as shallot and onion sets. Later in the month Brussels sprout, cabbage, peas and radishes can be sown. If you have access to a protected indoor area with a bit of heat e.g. greenhouse, cold frame or

a windowsill then you can also sow celery and lettuce as well as indoor and outdoor tomatoes. Sow the seeds into seed trays or recycled plant trays filled with good quality compost. I only use peat-free compost and find this is perfectly acceptable but the surface covering over the seeds needs sieving first. Keep the compost moist but not wet and be careful as plants can get tall and spindly if left crowded and searching for the light, especially on a windowsill, so thin the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Alternatively you can get a head start with outdoor sowings if you prepare the ground first. Cover the area with cloches for a couple of weeks to help the soil warm up and allow some of the weed seeds to germinate. Before sowing, remove the cloches then hoe the soil and get rid of the weed seedlings. Then sow your vegetable seeds and, if you can, include some flowers that attract pollinators, especially bees.

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I mentioned in my February article the need to complete hedge cutting by the end of the month, before the bird nesting season starts. If you have to cut a hedge in March, check very carefully. Hydrangeas need cutting back this month, but not all varieties. Some are done in spring, some immediately after flowering. Check the label if not sure. Roses await your attention any time now. Check for any diseased or crossing branches, any weak or long shoots and cut them out, or down to a lower bud. Make

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Group heads into the city to spot signs of nature springing to life Keynsham’s Avon Wildlife Trust group began the 2016 season of walks with a trip to a mild but breezy and muddy Bristol Downs, writes chairman Dave Sage. Expertly organised and led by our newest committee member Liz Wintle, 15 of us enjoyed identifying birdsong, including a noisy dunnock, a cheeky robin in search of food and a nuthatch calling. We found celandines, primroses and snowdrops well in flower, true signs of spring! Liz explained about the problem of gall wasp larvae causing the growth of oak galls, which can reduce acorn production. She also pointed out numerous holm oak trees, which are being controlled as they are a non-native species, as well as a number of “adopted” hawthorn trees, lovingly tended to reduce

competition from other plants. We finally reached Avon Gorge, giving us a splendid view of Clifton Suspension Bridge but no sign of the resident peregrine falcons, which were probably sheltering from the wind in Leigh Woods. After a brisk walk back to the water tower (pausing

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Rowing centre makes a splash at building awards Local rowing clubs’ new base has won praise for its design and building quality at Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Building Control Awards. Alan J Hayes’ design quality on the boathouses at Saltford Rowing Centre, off the Bath Road, was highly commended at a ceremony at the Guildhall in Bath on February 12. The premises, which are home to Avon County Rowing Club, the University of Bristol

Boat Club and Monkton Combe School Boat Club, were also highly commended for building quality achieved by ED & W Bodman Ltd. Entries ranged from extensions on homes to construction projects at schools and on listed buildings and the awards were presented by the council’s chief executive Dr Jo Farrar and chairman Councillor Ian Gilchrist, alongside Elaine

Marson, chairman of the Bath Stone Group. Councillor Liz Richardson (Conservative, Chew Valley North), Cabinet member for homes and planning, said: “It is really good that the Building Control section can use this scheme to promote high quality in building construction and design in our area and I would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s awards for their high quality work.”

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RSPCA which had been called in to help the stricken bird on February 23. The animal was on a stretch of the riverbank near Abbey Park which was accessible only via a steep drop. Two firefighters used ropes

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Almost 20 brave souls defied the showers and the muddy walking conditions to participate in the February walk. Breaking new ground, we assembled at St John’s Church to catch the bus to High Littleton, where we met with more walkers and headed to Greyfield Woods. The muddy conditions were immediately apparent, but this didn't deter us. Using a circular four-mile walk, the highlight was a stop at the impressive waterfalls, where there were many photo opportunities. About two-thirds of the way along on the walk we made a welcome refreshment stop. Upon reaching the end we were a little ahead of the timetable so we were able to visit The Star where we were made very welcome by the friendly bar staff, despite our bedraggled appearance. Suitably refreshed we caught the bus back to Keynsham. Using the bus was a new departure for the group, but it work out very well, and everyone seemed to enjoy the day. l See Page 51 for news on the first Keynsham Walking Festival

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Naomi sets sights on the summit of Kilimanjaro A Keynsham woman says she was first in line to sign up for a trek up Kilimanjaro to raise money to fight an illness that can strike young people her age. Naomi Clapp, 19, says she will be achieving one of her biggest ambitions when she climbs the mountain in September with around 40 other students from Warwick University. The challenge has been organised by the university’s Raising and Giving Society to raise cash for the Meningitis Research Foundation, and Naomi has set herself a target to collect a minimum of £2,000 for the cause. Naomi, who is studying biological sciences, said: “I chose to support Meningitis Research Foundation because students, as well as babies, are at the highest risk of contracting meningitis, making it very relevant to us all at university. “They’ve achieved so much recently, which really shows the

donations are having an impact. For example last March they successfully campaigned for the Men B vaccine to be put into the child immunisation programme, and they funded a new test to rapidly speed up the diagnosis of meningitis and septicaemia. “I think it’s great that in addition to all of this, they invest

in vital lifesaving symptom awareness, and support for those affected.” The former Royal High School Bath and St Brendan’s Sixth Form College student is a keen runner and plans to do plenty of walking over the summer to prepare for the trek, although she says the altitude and rapidly changing conditions will be a completely new experience. She said: “I've always wanted to climb Kilimanjaro, so I thought combining it with raising money for charity would be a great way to do it. I was so keen I think I was the first to sign up! I’m not apprehensive but I think I will be closer to the time.” Before then, Naomi is continuing to fundraise, having already held a charity movie night and bucket collections with some pub quizzes in the pipeline. Anyone who wants to sponsor Naomi can visit her fundraising page at https://warwickrag. everydayhero.com/uk/naomi.

Thought for the Month with Nigel Somers, senior pastor at Keynsham Elim Church

The First Chocolate Easter Egg Did you know that the UK’s first chocolate Easter egg was manufactured in Bristol in J.S. Fry and Sons’ factory in Union Street? There was no milk chocolate until 1875, so the first egg was dark, bitter to the taste, and grainy in texture. Nevertheless, the visionary Frys had created something that would become a huge part of our Easter celebrations. In the UK this year, chocolate manufacturers hope to sell over 80 million eggs, a number that has been increasing annually. In the five-week run-up to Easter last year, sales were 8.6% greater than in 2014. In fact 10% of all money spent on chocolate in Britain is used to buy Easter eggs. We British are the fourth

largest consumers of chocolate per head in the world, behind Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The average Briton will eat 9.5kg of chocolate each year! Although eggs were traditionally used in preChristian festivals as a symbol of new life, it’s not surprising that eggs became linked to the resurrection of Jesus, which we celebrate at Easter. Eggs speak of new life, and the bible tells us that Jesus offers new life to those who follow him. The bible puts it like this: “In him was life,” and “Whoever who believes in the Son (Jesus) has eternal life”. For Christians, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. I was once trying to explain the significance of the resurrection to a group of Sunday School

children. I presented the class with a wrapped chocolate egg and I told them that what was inside would surprise them. When they unwrapped the chocolate egg and opened the shell, there was nothing inside. They were surprised but very disappointed! I then explained that when the first Christians looked into the tomb, they saw nothing, except for Jesus’ grave clothes. They were surprised, but as they thought about what they had seen, they were overjoyed. The empty tomb declared that Jesus was back from the dead. Have a great Easter and if you get an empty egg, I hope it will remind you of an empty tomb and the risen Son of God who still offers new life to all who put their trust in him.

Firm to buy homes for care-leavers

A Keynsham-based estate agent has pledged to buy 50 homes to give young care-leavers a roof over their heads as it marks its 70th anniversary. Andrews has announced the launch of the initiative – Project 70 – which will see the estate agent and its main shareholder Andrew Charitable Trust work together on the scheme. The group aims to buy 50 properties over the next 50 years or sooner to support young people aged 16 to 25 and to give them help in finding work or training. Project70 is already working with Bristol charity 1625 Independent People to provide a home this year. Dom Wood, chief executive at 1625 Independent People, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Andrews and ACT to deliver a new home to young care-leavers in Bristol. We are already supporting up to 500 young people in the city at any one time and engage with somewhere in the region of 1,800 annually. “This new home will give the young people who live there the opportunity to live independently, manage their own finances and gain the support necessary to find employment or training. The impact that this will have cannot be underestimated and the team at Andrews should be commended for celebrating their 70th anniversary in this way.” Michael Robson, chief executive of Andrews Property Group, speaking at the launch of the campaign, said: “We were keen to celebrate our 70th anniversary in a meaningful way that reminded not only those within the business, but also the wider communities where we operate, of the foundations on which our business was formed and the unique ownership structure that remains to this day. “The Andrews Property Group is wholly owned by three charitable trusts, one of which is ACT, and by collaborating on this initiative together, we believe we’re able to draw on our distinct areas of expertise. Andrews will raise the money to be passed on to ACT and also work to source appropriate properties. “ACT, meanwhile, will be responsible for actually purchasing the properties, leasing them to partner organisations and collecting incomes from them in order to finance future property investments.”

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Mary Harding, nee Dorothy Mary Thompson

Remembering Mary’s secret service with the Bletchley codebreakers Mary Harding, nee Dorothy Mary Thompson, passed away on January 19 at the age of 93. Here, her family share some of her experiences as Bletchley Park sergeant, wife, mother, pianist and active community member. After the 19-year-old Mary Thompson saw a smartly dressed WAAF in the Strand she decided to volunteer for war work. A bright but stubborn girl, she left Mary Datchelor Grammar School in Camberwell at 14 against her parents' wishes and later signed up for the RAF without telling them. With no qualifications but a very good ear for music she decided to do basic signals training. To her annoyance, one course led to another and she was on training pay, learning Morse code, wireless techniques and slip reading for a year until being posted to Bletchley Park in 1942. In a memoir she explains: “It turned out that we were a nucleus for setting up signal communication using high-speed Morse virtually worldwide – this did eventually include a few very

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important hand key mobile units. These messages were prefaced with the highest code for priority and communication and was always very poor quality. They seemed quite personal.” Mary would often recognise the thumb of some of the Morse operators, mainly German. These were the messages passed on to the codebreakers so they had to be “dead accurate”. At the age of 22 she was promoted to sergeant in charge of a watch. In her short memoir she describes the responsibility of getting her girls home from dances at the American bases where they had all been swept outside “to look at the moon”. After VE Day her parents summoned her back home to keep house, giving her no choice in the matter. She had had the time of her life at Bletchley but overnight was expected to lead a domestic life in East Dulwich, first as a daughter, then as a wife and mother after marrying a dental technician, David Harding. For over 20 years no one knew what she had done in the war but one of the first things she taught her two daughters was Morse code.

Music took over from morse and Mary became a tireless pianist for the WI, the church and ballet classes, always accompanying, never relishing going solo. Intricate knitting patterns fascinated her as did plants and gardening. She later worked for Beechams as an administrative assistant, taught literacy to adults and played bridge and Scrabble. Three women were frequent visitors, who her family later realised were her Bletchley compatriots. Mary died in Keynsham, just after celebrating her 93rd birthday. She is survived by her husband David and her daughters Sarah and Gillian. Her daughter Sarah directed the ITV drama The Bletchley Circle, which imagined the lives of four talented women codebreakers sent back to domestic life after the war. She was delighted to be able to share Mary's experience with the production team and felt the end product was a great opportunity to recognise the thousands of women who worked secretly there. It was a gift to her mother.

Glorious sunshine meant guests at the Saltford Golf Club Ladies’ charity coffee morning on February 25 could sit outside on the balcony to enjoy their refreshments. A raffle and as-new clothes sale, with a mink coat going for £2 and an ermine stole a steal at a similarly low price, helped raise £3,200 for Sparks, the charity chosen by ladies’ captain Rosie Thompson and which funds medical research for children born with a range of conditions that affect their lives. Raffle prizes came from Saltford Motor Services, Saltford Flowers, Co-op, Polkadot, Waitrose, Davies and Way, Avon Valley Wildlife and Adventure Park and more. Rosie thanked them for their donations and said: “We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Although the numbers may have been down a bit from last year, the guests spent their money. “The Saltford community supported our coffee morning and I want to thank everyone for coming and we hope you enjoyed the morning.”

Flower festival to mark Queen’s 90th

St John’s Church in Keynsham is planning its own celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II as she turns 90 this year. To coincide with the monarch’s birthday on the weekend of June 10-12, the church will be hosting a flower festival featuring floral displays that celebrate the Queen’s life and interests. In the coming weeks, the organisers will be inviting local groups to take part and seeking sponsorship. Anyone who is interested in helping in any way can contact Rev Stephen M’Caw via the Parish Office by emailing office@ keynshamparish.org.uk.

Foreign coin appeal

Fundraisers are urging residents to collect up their old or foreign coins and donate them. Ron and Gina Pritchard, who also run a Used Stamp Appeal, are encouraging people to help RP Fighting Blindness fund research into the eye disease retinitis pigmentosa. The couple, who also offer talks on the subject, can be contacted on 01454 772927 or at bristolsglosfighting blindness@gmail.com.

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Keynsham Walkers are Welcome is a registered, voluntary group, part of a national organisation, which has been in operation locally for almost two years. After a slow start it is now thriving, with over 80 walkers on the contact list. We organise a walk each month, mainly on a Sunday morning, and they range from two-mile themed walks to 10-mile treks for the more experienced walker. Because we are not a club there is no membership, so there is no need “book”, just turn up on the day. The walks are free, although optional donations are welcome. Children and dogs under control are welcome on some walks, and these are clearly defined. The aim of the group is to promote Keynsham as a centre for walking, where walkers will be made welcome, be they local or from afar. This is run for the benefit of residents and traders alike, and this is already in evidence with all walks including a stop for refreshment, either during or at the end. We have the backing of Keynsham Town Council, which awarded us a grant last year, and the Keynsham Chamber of Commerce, which keeps the local traders involved. We were fortunate to be awarded a community grant from Waitrose, and Tesco has supported us by advertising our events and allowing us to use the supermarket’s foyer for promotional purposes. Both the grants were awarded to help finance a walking festival, and because of our success this has come to fruition with a two-day walking festival on April 9-10. There are a total of eight walks, all of which start and finish in Keynsham, spread evenly over the two days.

route. On the Sunday at noon, we are fortunate enough to have members of the Avon Wildlife Trust guiding us on a nature walk. Our other themed walk is longer at five miles, and is run by the Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society, who will be pointing out places of historic interest as we wander around Queen Charlton and Chewton Keynsham. Longer walks For three of the longer walks we are pleased to have on board Saltford Walkers, Keynsham Methodist Ramblers and Somerdale Ramblers, who will each be in charge of a different walk varying from four to six miles in length, and we like to thank them for their enthusiasm

in helping us. The longest walk of all is an eight-mile trek to Compton Dando, Burnett and back to Keynsham. All walks will include a refreshment stop, be it at a local hostelry or a picnic.

Family and social events The festival culminates in a family event, which will include a treasure hunt around the park on Sunday at 1.30pm in the Memorial Park. There is also a social event on the Saturday evening at 7.30pm in the Scout Hall, where speaker Carol Thompson, who is one of our walkers, will be giving presentation entitled Walking the Great Wall of China. A free drink on arrival and a finger buffet are included in the £5 entry fee. Details of all these events,

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plus terms and conditions etc., are on the Keynsham Walkers are Welcome website, as is a registration form. Booking is advised for each walk, and is essential for the social event. Each walk has a fee of £3 if booked in advance, and £4 on the day This is our first walking festival and, if successful, we hope to make it an annual event. We would like to thank most sincerely the individuals, groups, organisations and traders who have offered support, to make this event possible We hope you will come and join us for one or two walks over the weekend; we are a very sociable crowd, so don’t be afraid to come on your own because we will give a proper “Keynsham Walkers are Welcome” welcome.

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Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society Sir Ralph Sadleir

A full hall at our meeting last month heard Keith Sheather provide a detailed and entertaining biography of one of the leading fixers of the royal household in Tudor times. After learning his trade through an apprenticeship with Thomas Cromwell, Sadleir contrived to keep on the right side of Henry VIII and his successors. When Elizabeth was on the throne he had a key role in managing the peripatetic imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots and at the age of 80 he witnessed her execution. The talk was illustrated with an excellent selection of portraits, images and photographs and gave a fascinating and enjoyable insight into an eventful period of history.

Keynsham Cakes

Recent research into old texts has unearthed evidence that

chocolate products were far from being the first commercial food produced in the town. A book written in 1772 describes a journey across England and states that: “The next place we visited was Keynsham or Cayniham, a small though populous town on the banks of the Avon where the Chew falls into that river. At this town the Avon is remarkable for vast quantities of small red fish called elvers who in the spring season swim in millions on the surface of the water. The people take them in small nets and having stripped off their skins make them into small cakes which they sell to the people of Bristol, Bath and other neighbouring towns. The method of dressing them is to fry them with butter when they are considered as great dainties.” Similar culinary delights were also made in Gloucestershire and can still be found close to the River Severn.

Presumably the construction of more weirs across the Avon combined with pollution led to the decline of the shoals of elver and the loss of this local delicacy in our area.

Why Chandag?

The request for information on the origin of the name Chandag last month has elicited little response. We have confirmed that the Leprosy Mission Hospital at Chandag Heights, a beautiful spot in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, was founded by Mary Reed about 1890. Miss Reed was an American, a remarkable woman, who spent most of her life at the mission and transformed the lives of many who were shunned for contracting a disease that today can be cured easily. Some of her Methodist colleagues and assistants were British but so far we have not found who brought the name to Keynsham. It is not a place name found

anywhere else in England, so there’s a nice little research project there for someone. If you’re interested, get in touch with the society via Richard Dyson on 0117 9864453 or email info@ keysalthist.org.uk.

Local Railways

This month’s talk, by David Cheesley, is entitled The Railways of Bristol – Temple Meads to Bath Spa. David is a local railway historian with a great knowledge of our local railway network. As the line through Keynsham approaches its next major upgrade it is perhaps a suitable time to look at the history of part of one of the world’s first intercity railways. The meeting starts at 7.30pm on Monday, March 21, at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road. Visitors are welcome. For details of the society’s full talks programme, visit www.keysalthist.org.uk.

Veronica Tuck from Keynsham demonstrating her art to Philippa Joyce; right, Lorraine Trenoweth from Keynsham, and granddaughter Sophie

Visitors join workshop to give new crafts a spin

by Ros Anstey The latest craft workshop held at Compton Dando will be the last for a while, with organisers aiming for another one in November.

A cold, bright day was made only better by being at the Compton Dando Craft Day in the warm, bright hall with both old and new faces and a few young people as this date co-

incided with half term. Several people came along to watch others demonstrating their skills, as well as having a go at some of them. In all there were 22 attendees. Organiser Harriette Dottridge said: “Molly enjoyed learning to spin the fleece from her family’s alpacas, Guilly took to felting like a duck to water and made a stunning flower, and a couple of

people brought their spinning wheels for an overhaul and a professional diagnosis from Jenny Smart. “ Homemade bread, soup and cake made by Harriette were enjoyed by all. She said: “A profit of £20 was made for the Compton Dando Community Association and, most importantly, everyone really enjoyed the day.”

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l Allotment Handbook: The beginners’ guide to growing small crops in a small place by Simon Akeroyd With the start of spring hopefully just round the corner, this book is a very handy introduction to starting an allotment. It begins with assessing your site and 10 steps to preparing your plot from tips on soil and groundwork to feeding and mulching. Then, in great detail, this book explains how to cultivate over 70 crops, from the everyday potato and onions to more exotic fruit such as figs. There is a useful troubleshooting guide on diseases and weeds, plus some good tips on pruning. This book will inspire you to make your own compost, assemble beds and grow flowers alongside your allotment. As well as this fantastic book on growing your own, why not visit the Home & Garden section in Keynsham Library for more inspiring ideas for your garden or garden boxes.

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On a sideboard stood a cobalt blue vase Amid painted plates and a brass collection They belonged to my dear old mother Within my memory stirs a vivid recollection Now my mother just loved

l Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith/J K Rowling Career of Evil is the third in the highly acclaimed series featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott. If you have enjoyed reading the first two books, you will definitely love this one… When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman’s leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past who he thinks could be responsible and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality. With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike is increasingly sure is not the perpetrator, he and Robin take matters into their own hands, and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them. The story is seedy in places and touches on taboo subjects such as lap dancing and other vice-orientated crimes. There are good characterisations and believable plot twists and turns. A good all-round whodunit. Reviewed by Debbie Bellinger, Library Assistant

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l The Boy from France by Hilary Freeman From the series of Camden Tales, a delightful story of Vix who awaits the news of who

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will visit as part of the school’s French exchange students with feigned indifference. Vix has plenty to do with her sick mother to cope with, and no time for boys. But her student does turn out to be a boy, and, what’s more, he’s both gorgeous and charming. All her friends and schoolmates are jealous, especially when he appears to have eyes for no one but Vix. But is he for real? How long can it last? And will Vix’s secrets and lies harm the relationship? A sweet, romantic tale for younger teens with a brilliant setting and characters you want to meet again.

Children’s Fiction

There is a large young reader section in Keynsham Library. These books cover all ranges of reading – from an introduction to more experienced readers. They include: l Peppa Pig: Little Creatures from the Read It Yourself with Ladybird series – Level 1 A delightful story where Peppa Pig finds interesting creatures in Grandpa Pig’s garden, like a snail and bees, and shares her news with George and all her friends. l The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr Seuss A great tale that will encourage even the most reluctant readers to have a go. The Cat in the Hat steps back on the mat and causes all sorts of mischief for Sally and her brothers.

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l Quick! Quick! Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper – Level 4 From the Oxford Reading Tree series, this book is for developing readers and follows the story of poor Kipper getting stuck in some railings and his friends finding ways to free him. There is a quick puzzle to complete at the end, too.

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l Design our new library cards Want a chance to design our new library card? Then pick up an information and design template sheet at Keynsham Library and get creative! All entries are due by April 1, 2016 at Bath Central Library. l Bath Literature Festival There’s still time to join some of the festival’s events before it comes to a close on March 6. Pick up a brochure at Keynsham Library. l Baby Bounce & Rhyme Remember, the library holds baby Bounce and Rhyme Time sessions every Tuesday. These are free sessions that take place in the children’s section of the library and are led by experienced volunteers. These ever-popular sessions are a great way for mums and dads to meet other parents and are suitable for 0-3-year-olds. We run two sessions – every Tuesday from 10-10.30am and then 11-11.30am. l Story Time Every Thursday at 10.30am there is a Story Time session aimed at under-threes and their parents and carers in the children’s section of the library.

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We have all had times when we felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders, I know have. Maybe you are feeling weighed down now. When it happens, we can feel tired, heavy, listless – the list goes on. The stress we carry is created by our thoughts, invariably those about our past or future. It is rare that our concerns are about NOW. They are about yesterday, tomorrow, last week, next month, last year, our childhood – again the list is endless. It’s as if we were carrying all of our worries in two huge, heavy, invisible bags. Some of us can even look like we are carrying them – shoulders hunched, arms hanging, head

down and looking worn out. The fact is that too many of us hold onto those worries, particularly those of our past. We have to accept that one of the few things that we cannot change is the past. It’s happened, that’s all there is to it. What we can change is the amount we allow our past to bother us. Far too many of us allow ourselves to be “victims” of our past, when in actual fact, if we are still here to worry about it, that is proof alone that we are “SURVIVORS” of it. Only the strongest and fittest survive most of nature’s

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struggles, so we should be celebrating the fact that we survived whatever life has thrown at us, rather than letting our past colour our fantastic present. A wise teacher named Dr Wayne W Dyer explains things beautifully, when he explains that your voyage through life is just that, a voyage. Your boat cuts through time on its journey and the past is the wake it leaves behind it. The wake neither drives the boat, nor does it affect its handling. It is merely a sign of where your boat has been and no more. Imagine the relief when you can put those heavy bags of worry and stress down – for good. You stand tall, feel fitter, healthier and stronger. You feel energised and enthusiastic, but best of all, you enjoy your NOW.

A Keynsham church is inviting visitors to “take a journey” through the Easter story later this month. St John’s Church, on the High Street, will be hosting an event called Experience Easter with six stations set up around the building, each of which will have an accompanying reading, reflection and an optional activity and prayer. The church will be open to anyone who wants to visit the exhibition on: Monday, March 21, Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 from noon to 5pm; Thursday, March 24 from 11am-5pm; Friday, March 25 from 3-5pm, following the Good Friday service. The church is also inviting the community to join in events on Easter Sunday, March 27, which include a 6.30am Sunrise Service outside the church followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall, and an Easter service at 10.30am for all the family.

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We meet Stephen Morris, partner at Davies & Way Tell us about your company. Davies & Way was established in Keynsham in the 1960s having originated in Midsomer Norton in the 1940s. Today it is a partnership between Stephen Morris and Michael Ashbee. We are both Chartered Surveyors who have lived and worked in the area all our lives. We lead a team of 16 property professionals with expertise in property sales, lettings and surveying. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? Our expertise encompasses a wide range of propertyrelated matters but our brand is synonymous with property

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sales and lettings in Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding areas. What is the best part of running your business and working in the community? We enjoy being at the very heart of the communities we serve in Keynsham and Saltford. We are fortunate that a large proportion of our business comes from repeat custom and recommendation and we regularly act for clients we sold properties to 50 years ago! Being brought up in Saltford and attending the local primary school and Wellsway, many of my clients are already familiar faces. We are pleased to have been able to support our community in the form of sponsorship of local sports clubs and organisations as well as the Santa Dash and Keynsham Music Festival. We consider ourselves fortunate to live and work in such a strong community.

terms of price achieved and ease of selling or letting. The other difference is the people – our staff and colleagues. We are both committed to the business and care passionately about how our brand is viewed in the local community. Our staff have that ethos engrained and go the extra mile to achieve the best results with the goal of excellence in everything we do. What are your plans for the future of the business? We are always looking for ways to improve our service and exceed clients’ expectations. While our online, in-office and newspaper marketing are market leading, we have just been exclusively appointed as Members of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents for BS31. This will give properties we are marketing

further exposure in lifestyle and regional magazines and at the National Property Centre on London’s Park Lane where all properties are promoted to the London and International Investor Market. This allows us to combine local expertise with national and international exposure. Contact l Davies & Way, 1 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1DP Tel: 0117 9863681 l 489 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BA Tel: 01225 400400 l www.daviesandway.com @daviesandway Davies and Way Estate Agents

What makes your service different from other companies? The difference is two-fold – our expertise and experience is unrivalled. Most of our clients are trusting to us to advise them on their most valuable asset, which is in many cases also their family home. We take that trust very seriously and use our expertise to help achieve the best outcome in

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n Big Womble, 2-4pm. Litterpicking volunteers are joining Keep Britain Tidy’s Clean for the Queen campaign, starting from various points around Keynsham and litter-picking their way to the Memorial Park where there will be tea and cakes at the bowling clubhouse. To join in, email womble@transitionkeynsham. org. n Bob Sharpe gives a talk on The History of Crime Writing at Saltford Golf Club, Golf Club Lane, 7pm. In aid of the ladies’ captain’s charity Sparks, which supports children’s medical research. Tickets £5 from Rosie Thompson on 07894 426244 or Mike Penn on 01225 873513. Earky supper menu available from 5.30pm, £8/£11 for one or two courses. n Keynsham Orchestra performs at St John’s Church, Keynsham, 7.30pm. The programme includes the Guitar Concerto by Tedesco featuring soloist Adam Kahn as well as pieces by Berlioz and Shostakovich.

farmers from Palestine and stalls and refreshments, including food from Palestine, will be available. Doors open 6pm, talk begins at 7pm. Contact Megan Perry on 07761 804341 or at meganperry11@gmail.com.

n Fundraising BIG Sleep at St John’s Church, Keynsham High Street, in aid of Homes for Veterans. Sign up on 01722 344478. Registration £10, visit www.alabare.co.uk/event/the-bigsleep-bristol for more information.

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aged five to 16 to see what the group offers. Guide HQ, rear of Ashton Way car park. Email keynshamdistrict@yahoo.co.uk.

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n 1st Keynsham Scouts’ fundraising clay pigeon shoot at Chelwood Scout Camp site in aid of Scouting activities. Individuals and teams welcome, book at laypigeon@1stkeynshamscouts. org.uk or call 0117 986 5131.

March 16

n Launch of the Good Afternoon Choir at Keynsham Methodist Church, Charlton Road, 2-4pm, no auditions, all welcome. First session is free, then around £3.60 per rehearsal where the choir will learn folk songs to choral favourites. To find out more, email Grenville at gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk, call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org/ keynsham-gac.html.

PIRATES OF THE SEVERN ESTUARY n Have a go! Have a morning’s fun and get fit for Sports Relief 2016! Social badminton for Total beginners, 10am-noon. Keynsham Leisure Centre. No previous experience necessary! Just turn up! £2.40 for Sports Relief. More details from Clive on 0117 986 6793.

March 11

n Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group hosts a talk on Filnore Community Woodland, Thornbury, through the seasons, with Jerry Dicker from 7.30-9pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, £1 for under-16s. Refreshments, bring-and-buy book stall.

n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am-1pm, at Market Walk, offering a wide range of local products. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk for more information.

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n Dying for a Drink Murder So you’d best be gettin’ along to Mystery Evening with Saltford Drama Club at Saltford Hall, POLKA DOT in the High St or Bath Bakery Wedmore Road, 7.30pm. TwoSt andactshellin’ outthe audience play, after which n Indoorin car Temple boot sale, 10amwill examine the evidence over 1pm, Royal Britishgold Legion Club, some for a ticket or two. a two-course supper. There will 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. All welcome. Tables £5, to book

also be a Sleuth Quiz with prizes.

Admission 50p. To donate items, call 01225 872489.

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Ten Doubloons, youthedo Ticketsas £12 from box call office please ring 0117 986 2298.or squids on 01225 400122, from Saltford ‘em these days, will Postget Officeyou or fromin. Saltford Hall n Jumble sale at Saltford Hall, on 01225 Wedmore Road, 10am-noon. Or ring 01179 020344 for874081. tickets. n Keynsham Girlguiding holds a taster day, 10am-3pm, for girls

n Coffee morning and things for sale, Corston Village Hall, BA2 9AZ, 10am-noon. Collectables,

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n Last Train to Bitton event at Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, to mark 50 years since the closure of the line. A model railway layout, vintage cars of the period and a bus link between the station and Warmley Signal Box. A plaque commemorating the closure of the line will be unveiled at 2pm.

March 7

n One Community Trust hosts Music for a Spring Evening at St John’s Church, 7-9pm. Featuring Keynsham Brass Band, pianists Natalie Morton and Owen Cole and Ex-Simple Minds (XSM) guitarist Anthony William.Tickets £7.50 adults, £2.50 children.

March 12

n The Ukulele Funhouse Orchestra performs its Pirates of the Severn Estuary show at Keynsham Community Space, 7.30pm. After reworking Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and extolling the virtues

of rough cider in their previous tours, this year the musicians' tale is set in the midst of a cheese shortage in the West Country, which prompts Captain Blackbeard's quest to find the Holy Gruyere. It’s the ideal opportunity to catch the orchestra before they

open the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain in Cheltenham on June 18. Tickets for the Keynsham show are £10 from Polka Dot on the High Street and Bath Bakery in Temple Street, on 0117 902 0344 or on the door.

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books, cakes, raffle. All in aid of Crohns & Colitis UK.

March 21

n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society hosts a talk by David Cheesley on Railways of Bristol. It begins at 7.30pm at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road. Free to members, visitors welcome, admission £3. n Chris Craig will be giving a talk on Papua New Guinea at Timsbury Natural History Group’s next meeting. The talk starts at 7.30pm and will be held at the Conygre Hall, Timsbury. There will be refreshments and a raffle. For further information, please ring secretary Martin Hunt on 01761 433234. Visitors are welcome. Admission is £3.

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n Experience Easter at St John’s Church Hall, six stations set up around the building exploring the Easter story. Monday, March 21, Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23, from noon to 5pm; Thursday, March 24, from 11am-5pm; Friday, March 25, from 3-5pm, following the Good Friday service.

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n Sunrise Service outside St John’s Church, 6.30am, followed by breakfast in the Parish Hall. Easter service at 10.30am for all the family. n ‘A Day with Angels’ and workshop presented by Nina Miriam Sell. Tickets available from nina@ninasell.co.uk. Presented at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham

March 31-April 3

n Be Our Guest, a feast of musical song and dance by Phoenix-Kyt at Broadlands Academy at 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30pm). Tickets are available from the box office on 07437 958046 or by emailing phoenixkyt@outlook.com.

April 1

n Saltford Community Cinema screens Suffragette at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road. Doors open 6.45pm, screening from

7.30pm, licensed bar and snacks available. Tickets £5 available from Saltford Hall on 01225 874081), Saltford Post Office and via events@saltfordhall. co.uk.

April 3

n Antiques and collectors’ fair from 10am-3pm at Saltford Hall, with refreshments from the cafe.

April 7

n Keynsham Film Works screens Ida (PG), set in 1960s Poland, 17-year-old Anna (Agata Trzebuchowska) is about to take her final vows in a convent, when her aunt Wanda (Agata Kulesza) proposes they go on a road trip. Screenings are held at The Space in Keynsham Civic Centre, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Non-members £5. Visit keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

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n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10 until noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Keynsham Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Fry Club. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members are welcome, Call 0117 9609446 or visit www. keynshamlions.org.uk. n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £3 for visitors.

yogakeynsham.webs.com, find Yoga Keynsham in Twitter and Facebook or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. 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 for details. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 831852 or email healthylifestyleservice@ sirona-cic.org.uk. n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.304pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up. n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903 or John White on 0117 986 9274. n Keynsham Knit’n’Natter Group meets at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, from 2-3.30pm. n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 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 9858495.

n Parent and Baby Yoga, 10.30am, Keynsham. Email yogakeynsham@gmail.com, visit www.yogakeynsham.webs.com, find Yoga Keynsham in Twitter and Facebook or call Sandhya on 07789 880415.

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. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327.

n Integral Hatha Yoga – suitable for beginners – in Keynsham, 8pm. Email yogakeynsham@ gmail.com, visit www.

n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet

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upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, is meeting at a new venue – St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members always welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leaders are Rosie Cook and Ben Collings, both ex-music students from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for details. n Keynsham Writing Group meets in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call Pat on 0117 986 4722. 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 least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

Tuesday

n Have fun! Meet people! Keep fit! Social badminton club Tuesday mornings. Keynsham. Beginners only. Ages 18 to 80+. For details, ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon-12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. l Continued on Page 60

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l From Page 59 n We’re here to help – FREE support to help you quit smoking or vaping with Sirona Care and Health. Drop in 2-4 pm at Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045.

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n Jude and Lara Cron are mother and daughter contemporary painters local to Keynsham, whose work is on show at Pomegranate, Market Walk. Both artists primarily use acrylic on canvas to capture

moments and fragmented memories of time and place. Although similar, each artist’s different influences are often expressed in their work. Jude’s paintings are mainly inspired by nature whereas Lara’s artwork is influenced by her

profession as an architect and often illustrates elements of the built environment. Any local artists interested in exhibiting at Pomegranate can contact Ula on 0117 986 4888 or email pomegranate.keynsham@ gmail.com.

n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Fry Club foyer, Somerdale, Keynsham. 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 for more details. 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 Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Line dance class, at The Fry Club, Carter Room, 7-8pm for complete beginners, 8.159.45pm for beginners. Entry £3.50, all welcome, just turn up or call Jacqi on 0117 373 0720 or 07974 120184 or Lyn on 0117 956 9548 for details. n Fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Sessions £4 as

you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nickdewfall@aol.com. 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 details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org. n KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This

friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551 for details. 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 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 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Wednesday

n Maths @67, a small afterschool fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community@67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch club for retired professional and business men, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Grasmere Hotel. For more information, ring John Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n We’re here to help – FREE

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n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.30pm to 3pm 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. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See website www. babycomestoo.btck.co.uk. n Baby and Toddler Sing and Sign, 10.30am, Charlton Road. Contact Sandhya for more details on 07789 880415. Visit www.singingandsignlanguage. webs.com or find the Keynsham Toddler & Baby group on Facebook. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10am to noon. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. 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, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Contact Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864. n The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n Community@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. n ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. Call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam.co.uk.

Thursday

n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon-12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham.

Yogakeynsham@gmail.com, www.yogakeynsham.webs.com, www.twitter.com/yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. Come and learn the art of morris dancing. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Wendy on 01761 472192.

Friday

n Open mic night at the Crown Inn, 63 Bristol Road, Keynsham, every Friday night. Free entry and performances from Mark Venus.

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 Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group, Winter Talks on the second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.309.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, under 16s £1. Members and nonmembers of AWT welcome. Refreshments and bring and buy book stall.

n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments for adults and children. Group is held on Thursday afternoons with no charge. Contact June on 01225 872304 for more information.

n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living 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.

n The Painting for Pleasure Club is a friendly group of mixed abilities painting in mixed styles. We meet from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Anyone interested in joining will be made very welcome. Call 01225 873773 in the evening. 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 every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Integral Hatha Yoga focused on beginners 6pm; beginners/ improvers 7pm. St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham.

n Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old-time dancing? Come and have fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.

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n Children’s ballroom, Latin and old time dance classes, Saturday mornings on the top floor of the Key Centre, Keynsham. Contact Terry for more details on 0117 932 3071.

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n Mindfulness short walk in Keynsham Park, first Saturday of the month, meet Keynsham Band Stand. By donation. Visit www.yogakeynsham.webs.com or call 07789 880415. n Integral Hatha Yoga – suitable for beginners – in Keynsham, 9.30am. Email yogakeynsham@ gmail.com, visit www. yogakeynsham.webs.com, find Yoga Keynsham in Twitter and Facebook or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. 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. 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 like-minded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Terry’s Dance School offers lessons for young people at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071. n Who Let the Dads Out, 10-11.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Twitter @ keynshamwltdo.

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n Free 5k runs for women. 8am on Sundays, Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Street, Keynsham. Routes will be 5k+ at an easy conversational pace and will include a warm-up and cooldown. See www.thismumruns. co.uk.

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Oakwood Barn, Queen Charlton

Oakwood Barn, is located in the picturesque hamlet of Queen Charlton in a peaceful nothrough lane, surrounded by farmland and countryside. Oakwood Barn originally dates back to the 1700s when it was used as farming storage barns. Converted into a luxury

bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, fifth bedroom/ office and bathroom. Outside, the property has a double garage and mature rear garden laid to lawn with a patio area and stunning views across the valley. The house is approached by

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Offered to the market with no onward chain is this substantial four bedroom detached property within a short stroll of the High Street. The spacious accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, downstairs cloakroom, a bay fronted lounge, and a large kitchen / diner. To the first floor three bedrooms, an ensuite and family bathroom, the master bedroom and en-suite are located to the second floor with superb views to the rear. Further benefits include easy maintenance gardens, a single garage and off street parking for one vehicle.

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detached home in 1992, it has been beautifully restored and maintained leaving original features, such as exposed wooden beams and trusses. Accommodation is arranged over one floor and comprises kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, lounge, four

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£345,000

Sitting proudly within a substantial plot, ‘The Pump House’ has been sympathetically upgraded and extended in recent years. This three bedroom end of terrace property now boasts spacious ground floor living, the center piece being a fantastic open plan kitchen. Internally the property comprises an entrance hallway, a lounge, the large kitchen / diner, a rear lobby, utility room and family room overlooking the gardens. To the first floor can be found three bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally, sunny mature gardens can be found to the front, rear and side aspects whilst a detached garage and driveway provide off street parking for multiple vehicles.

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£425,000

Offered to the market with no onward chain is this very well presented detached bungalow located in an elevated spot. The property benefits from beautiful views of the village and the surrounding countryside. The spacious accommodation has been enhanced in recent years with the introduction of replaced double glazed windows. Internally the property is accessed via an entrance porch and size-able hallway where a lounge / diner, a kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, family bathroom and three double bedrooms (the master with a dressing room and en-suite shower facilities) can be found. Externally, mature gardens to both the front and rear aspects, a driveway providing off street parking for multiple vehicles and a detached double garage can be found.

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Very well situated in a cul de sac adjoining Saltford Golf Club with lovely views. The good size accommodation has scope to improve & if required enlarge further by means of loft conversion. Mature front & rear gardens. Garage. No upward chain. EPC D

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Classic bay fronted semi-detached house which has been tastefully refurbished & enjoys a prime location on the Wellsway side of Town. This property will not be around for long. Register your interest in this & similar properties today. 0117 9863681. EPC awaited

Martock Road, Keynsham

£425,000

A well-presented, extended four-bedroom detached property situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Wellsway School catchment area. This lovely family home benefits from a double-storey rear extension giving generous room sizes, along with a conservatory, double garage with off-street parking, uPVC double glazing, gas-fired central heating and lovely views to the rear over the community woodland. An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate what is on offer. Book your viewing with Eveleighs on 0117 904 9000.

Water Lane, Brislington

£436,500

A spacious period semi-detached family house, retaining many character features, including a lovely terrazzo floor in the hall, cast iron fireplaces and corniced ceilings. Four bedrooms, two receptions, shower room and bathroom, gardens and parking. Epc E. Book your viewing with Your Move Williams Rose on 0117 986 4815.

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Old House, Keynsham Road

£525,000

The Old House on Keynsham Road forms a large part of a landmark period residence situated on the edge of town but enjoys tranquil views of neighbouring countryside and the nearby River Avon. EPC E. Book your viewing with Davies & Way on 0117 986 3681.

Westfield Close, Keynsham

£340,000

Positioned at the head of this popular, quiet cul-de-sac is this extended detached bungalow presented to a good decorative standard. Set within substantial, southerly grounds and attractive gardens, internally the accommodation has been vastly improved with the inclusion of a side extension which now boasts a spacious kitchen/ diner. Furthermore, a lounge with French doors to the rear garden, three bedrooms and a bathroom can be found. Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, a garage and driveway. Book your viewing with Gregorys on 0117 986 6644.

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11/12-year-old Medley Relay gold medal-winning team, from left to right, Jessica Lawton, Georgia Gussey, Lara Turner and Poppy Isom

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Swimmers storm Coaches at Keynsham Swimming Club were full of praise for their swimmers after the club secured second place in the overall medal table at the recent Somerset County Championships, writes our correspondent. After four gruelling weekends of competition at Millfield School, Street, Keynsham gained 31 gold, 25 silver and 19 bronze medals, finishing second out of 18 teams and only beaten to the top position by Millfield School itself whose swimmers are drawn from all over the country and abroad. In addition to the medalists, there were also a number of swimmers reaching finals in their events and also achieving qualifying times for the South West regional competitions later in the year. Although qualifying times have yet to be published, it is also likely that some swimmers will have achieved the standard for the National Short Course Championships in December.

Keynsham Gold Squad coach Andrew Turner was delighted with the team’s performance. He said: “This is a fantastic result for the club. The coaching team have seen the swimmers put in a great deal of hard work in training over the past six months and they fully deserve the success they have achieved.” He added: “There was a tremendous team spirit throughout and the swimmers, coaches and support team really enjoyed the competition despite some very long and tiring days over the course of the four weekends. It’s great to win medals but seeing everyone enjoying themselves and supporting each other through triumphs and disappointments is just as rewarding.” With very few breaks in the swimming competition calendar, the Keynsham squad were straight back to training after the county competition with their eyes on the Regional Championships in May. In the meantime,

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to second place in championships three members of the squad – Ben Lawton, Jess Podger and Tom Sinclair – will be travelling to Glasgow in April having qualified for the British Championships, which this year will also act as the Olympic Trials event for all GB swimmers looking to travel to Rio this summer. They will be competing alongside Keynsham’s 2012 Olympian Siobhan-Marie O’Connor, who will be looking to secure her place on the GB team. Keynsham's Somerset County Medalists Individuals Alice Barton 13yrs: Gold 400 IM, Gold 200 Free, Gold 200 Fly, Gold 100 Free, Gold 200 Back, Gold 100 IM, Gold 200 IM, Gold 100 FLY, Gold 50 Back, Silver 800 Free, Silver 100 Back, Silver 50 Fly, Silver 200 Breast, Silver 50 Free, Silver 400 free. Rhiannon Bowen 15yrs: Gold 50 Free, (Silver Junior Champ), Gold 100 Fly, Silver 100 free, Silver 400 Free, Bronze 200 Fly, Bronze 50 Fly, Bronze 200 Breast. Zach Derrick 15yrs: Gold 200 Fly (Bronze Junior Champ), Gold 100 IM,

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Silver 200 Back, Silver 200 IM, Silver 100 Fly, Bronze 100 breast, Bronze 100 Free, Bronze 50 Breast, Bronze 100 Back, Bronze 50 Back. Georgia Gussey 12yrs: Gold 800 Free, Gold 100 Breast, Gold 200 Breast, 50 Breast, Silver 200 IM, Bronze 200 Free, Bronze 200 Back, Bronze 50 Free. Dylan Hood 15yrs: Silver 100 Breast, Silver 50 Breast, Silver 200 Breast, Bronze 100 IM, Bronze 200 IM. Sam Lawton 15yrs: Silver 400 IM, Silver 200 Fly, Bronze 800 Free. Jess Lawton 10yrs: Silver 50 Fly (11/12yrs), Silver 100 Fly. Jess Podger 15yrs: Gold 800 Free (Gold Senior Champ, Gold Junior Champ), Gold 400 Free (Silver Junior

Champ) Gold 400 IM (Bronze Junior Champ), Gold 200 Free (Silver Junior Champ, Bronze Junior Champ), Gold 200 Fly (Silver Junior Champ), Gold 100 Free (Silver Junior Champ), Gold 200 Back (Silver Junior Champ, Bronze Senior Champ), Gold 200 IM (Silver Junior Champ), Silver 100 Fly, Silver 50 Back, Bronze 100 IM, Bronze 50 Free. Ella Riggall 13yrs: Gold 50 Free, Bronze 100 Back, Bronze 50 Back. Tom Sinclair 18yrs: Gold 200 Free (Gold Senior Champ), Gold 100 Free (Gold Senior Champ), Gold 50 Fly (Gold Senior Champ) , Gold 100 Fly (Gold Senior Champ), Silver 400 Free (Silver Senior Champ). Lara Turner 11yrs: Gold 100 Free,

Jess Podger receiving the 800m Freestyle senior and junior championship trophies and Tom Sinclair receiving the 200m Freestyle senior championship trophy from Les Debenham Somerset ASA President

Gold 50 Free. Jack White 16yrs: Bronze 1500 Free. Alex Withey 17yrs: Silver 800 Free, Bronze 200 Breast. Evie-Rose Young 13yrs: Gold 200 Breast, Silver 100 Breast, Silver 50 Breast. Teams Gold 12yrs & Under Girls Medley Relay: Lara Turner, Georgia Gussey, Poppy Isom and Jessica Lawton. Silver 13/14yrs Girls Free Team: Alice Barton, Ella Riggall, Evie Rose Young and Georgia Boulton. Silver 16yrs & Under Girls free team: Rhiannon Bowen, Misty Marshall Welling, Jess Podger and Alice Barton.

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Keynsham Town FC News from The Crown Field Keynsham Town’s First XI suffered a dip in form last month after their magnificent run of seven successive league wins in the Toolstation Western League Division One. However, they did manage to reach another Cup Quarter Final in what has been an excellent season to date. The month started with some great news off the pitch with a new addition to the Ks family! Manager Chris King’s wife Lisa gave birth to baby Ronnie (now the youngest member of the Keynsham Town Supporters Club) on February 1, and everyone at the club would like to offer the King family their congratulations! From that excellent news, the Ks came down to earth on a windy Tuesday night, when their magnificent run came to an end with a 3-2 reverse on a dreadful playing surface at Portishead Town. Keynsham’s goals came from Ben Harris and Pat Davison, but some sloppy defending cost them dear. The following Saturday saw Chipping Sodbury Town visit Crown Fields for a top-of-thetable clash. The visitors had the wind behind them in the first period and took an early lead. Keynsham struggled to put together their usual brand of free-flowing football and a couple of long-range strikes for Chipping Sodbury left them too much to do after the break. Despite an own goal reducing the deficit on the hour, the Ks failed to muster many attempts at goal and a further excellent goal for the visitors at the death sealed a deserved 4-1 victory. A week later saw the Ks visit Ashton & Backwell United, who had taken 22 points out of their last 24 and were right on the Ks’ heels. The pitch passed a late inspection, but neither side could muster any opportunities in the first half hour on a boggy surface, before Keynsham defender Jordan Anstey’s header from a corner crashed against the upright. The home side then spurned two good opportunities, which were comfortably handled by Ks keeper Ash Wintle. The

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second half started disastrously for Keynsham, as they conceded two goals in the first two minutes after the break. Although young subs Cam Shorney and Aaron Childs looked lively, the home side ran out comfortable victors. Manager Chris King said: “Our league form has stuttered in recent weeks and we’ve probably had to take a little reality check after an unbelievable run of seven wins on the bounce. Sitting in the top three after that run we have been pinching ourselve. However, saying that, we deserve to be up there after some fantastic performances and results against good sides. Wins over Hengrove, Oldland and Almondsbury were big scalps for us and it showed what we are capable of when we are at full strength. “Unfortunately, we have been hit with injuries and illnesses to key players in recent weeks and it has shown in our last couple of matches. Ben Harris, Pat Davison, Aaron Childs, Nathan Curnock, Sam Duggan and Tom Johnson have been massive players for us this season and while we can sometimes get by without one or two, they all seem to have come at once.”

An heroic performance by Keynsham Town in the Les Phillips Cup 2nd Round then saw them see off Premier League opposition Barnstaple Town 7-6 on penalties after the match finished all square at 1-1 after extra time. In dreadful conditions with a gale-force wind making football nigh on impossible, both teams produced a thrilling afternoon of cup football. Keynsham gave a full debut to 18-year-old Cameron Shorney and took the lead in the 10th minute, when a Barnstaple defender misjudged a through ball and Tom Harris pounced to slot home his sixth goal of the season. Ks keeper Ashley Wintle was in fantastic form and produced several fine saves to preserve the Ks’ lead until half-time. The game changed on 57 minutes when Keynsham defender Sam Kipling received a straight red card. The visitors soon capitalised on their one-man advantage and equalised with a header on the hour mark. As the game moved into extra time, both teams were tiring and chances were few and far between. Keynsham were reduced to nine men for the final 20 minutes, when defender

Jordan Anstey was injured and all three substitutes had already been used. However, the nine men defended resolutely and Wintle stopped everything the visitors threw at him. Barnstaple missed three penalties in the shoot-out, with man of the match Wintle pulling off two great diving saves. All nine Keynsham players took a penalty and it was skipper Jason Adams who gleefully blasted the decisive spot kick into the roof of the net. The Ks will face either Cadbury Heath or Hengrove Athletic away in the Quarter Finals, the date for which has yet to be decided. A bitterly cold (but thankfully dry) Tuesday night then saw Premier Division Street visit Crown Fields for a Somerset Premier Cup Quarter Final. Manager Chris King rotated his squad to give some tired legs a rest, with teenagers Harry Churchley and George Thrussell handed their full debuts. It was another tight affair and although Street looked the more likely side to score in the first half, Keynsham went close on a couple of occasions just before the interval. A longrange effort from Michael Winer was brilliantly saved by Fraser McDiarmid and Tom Harris shot narrowly wide moments later. The winner arrived for the visitors on 82 minutes when a Street corner was not cleared and the ball was drilled in at the far post. Although the Ks pressed for an equaliser, it was Street who progressed to the semi-finals. The Ks’ remaining home fixtures in the Toolstation Western League are as follows: l Tuesday, March 8, Chard Town, 7.45pm kick-off l Saturday, March 19, Radstock Town, 3pm kick-off l Easter Monday, March 28, Portishead Town, 11.30am kickoff l Friday, April 1, Chippenham Park, 7.45pm kick-off l Tuesday, April 5, Bishop Sutton, 7.45pm kick-off l Tuesday, May 12, Warminster Town, 7:45pm kick-off Club Secretary Julian French said: “One of the most pleasing things this season for me has been the increased attendances at the AJN Stadium. We have had five crowds of over 100 compared with only one last season. Apart from helping the club’s finances, it makes a real difference to the players being cheered on by so many fans. I hope that our community gets behind the team in our remaining games as we continue our push for promotion”.

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Left, club president Alan Hulme presents trophies to league winners Wendy Watkins, Richard Watkins and Richard Weymouth, general manager of the Ship Inn; below, Alan with knock-out winners Rose Beyer, Jacky Day, John Beyer and John Day

Petanque club hands out honours at AGM The Ship Inn Petanque Club AGM was held at Compton Dando Village Hall last month, writes our correspondent. Club president Alan Hulme, presented awards for internal competitions and also commented on the high levels of success of many of our members in regional and national events.

Tokens of the club’s appreciation were presented to Joy and Richard Simon. Richard is step-

ping down as honorary secretary after 19 years in the post since the club was formed. Joy was

thanked for her work as honorary treasurer. Trophies were presented to league winners Wendy Watkins, Richard Watkins and Richard Weymouth, general manager of the Ship Inn, as well as to the knock-out winners Rose Beyer, Jacky Day, John Beyer and John Day. Anyone who would like to try petanque is very welcome to join the club at the Ship between 11am and 2pm on Tuesdays.

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Find new sport for summer with bowls

A croquet club is offering to walk complete beginners through the game with a fiveweek course, which starts on Sunday, April 3. Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club is inviting people of all levels of fitness to visit and try the sport for themselves. Coaching and equipment will be provided at each session on April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24 and May 1, from 2-4.30pm. The club is also inviting people to take the opportunity to see some world-class croquet when it hosts Croquet’s World Championships from May 14-21. “We hope to see many people from our local community at these events,” said CPCC chair Mo Boys. The beginners’ course costs £25 and can be booked by contacting Mo Boys on 01225 708540 or visit www. camertonpeasedowncroquet. co.uk for more information.

A five-week course in croquet is on offer at Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club

Are you looking to try something new this summer? Why not try bowls, writes Frys Bowling Club. We are looking for new members of all ages and abilities. We are a friendly club open to male and female members. It doesn’t matter if you have been playing for years or have never played before, you are welcome to join. We play our home matches in the grounds of Somerdale in Keynsham. We have a variety of league and friendly matches, as well as club competitions running from mid-April to September. For more information about Frys Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, please contact our secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@gmail.com. You can also visit our website for more information at www. frysbowlsclub.webs.com, or come down to the club and give bowls a try on Tuesday nights from the April 19. Training and equipment will be provided. You can also follow Frys Bowling Club on Twitter: @FrysBowls.

No time for horsing around as club hosts first 2016 nav scatter Bristol Motor Club’s first nav scatter events of 2016 attracted an unprecedented 12 teams to take part, thanks to some recent promotion which included a table-top navigation challenge and opening the event to Bristol University’s motor club, writes our correspondent. Keynsham’s Mark Griffiths once again took on navigation duties for experienced driver Spence in his event-prepared Ford Puma. Mark said: “We plotted a route from the start point in Emersons Green and headed off into the dark and rain from the fast-approaching storm Henry. “The first part of the evening saw us travel through Westerleigh and Marshfield quickly reaching a succession of control points. We then headed West towards Wick where we arrived at another series of control points. “Having fared unexpectedly well, we found ourselves with a surplus of time and set about plotting a longer route to encompass more points en route to the finish at Doynton.”

During the late push for extra points they were unexpectedly delayed and lost many points. In the area around Upton Cheyney they came across a loose horse running in the lanes. Mark explained: “We stopped and with the assistance of another team managed to lead the animal to the safety of a nearby paddock.” When the story was recounted at the finish, it was treated with scepticism until the other crew arrived and confirmed the story! Mark added: “With so much time lost, we were almost late arriving at the finish and after the points calculation came in a very close fifth position. “With the classic MG now fully rewired, I'm looking forward to a return to the driver’s seat for the October 2016 event.”

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