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Children started huge bin blaze

Police have revealed that a blaze that broke out in a bin store and damaged a number of homes in Keynsham was started by children under 10. Page 6

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‘Train service will put off companies’

‘Riverside regeneration to help fund frontline services’ Development of 95 flats to generate council cash The Riverside building in Keynsham will be under wraps for many months to come – but residents can now get a look inside one of the 95 flats being developed inside the former office block.

The first phase of the new homes won’t even be released for sale until the new year but people can take a tour of a fourth-floor “show apartment” via a virtual reality headset following a launch event at

Gregorys Estate Agents attended by West of England Mayor Tim Bowles on July 25. Potential buyers can drop into Gregorys at Market Walk to take a tour and register their interest in the Turn to Page 2

Keynsham’s train service could deter companies from moving their businesses to the town, a public meeting with representatives from Great Western Railway heard. Page 10

Bid for 80 homes next to woodlands

A developer has submitted a bid to build 80 homes on a site to the east of Keynsham – bringing the total number of new-builds proposed for land off the A4 to 541. Page 21

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From Page 1 development – with 50 people registering in the week after the banners went up on the Temple Street site. The vacant office block is being turned into 95 one- and two-bedroom flats, the first redevelopment project for Aequus, a new property company set up and owned by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Rather than selling the site to a private developer, the council will run the project itself and profits from property sales will be used to fund frontline services. Keynsham councillor Charles Gerrish, chairman of Aequus, said: “For Keynsham this is a major part of its regeneration, which will increase footfall in the High Street. By bringing forward a town centre site, it also means we can avoid building further into the green belt to meet housing targets – this matters to local people, who don’t want to see the town’s boundaries spreading out.” He added: “As well as our virtual show apartment we have also launched our marketing website to keep everyone informed of the development

Councillor Tim Warren tries out the virtual reality tour progress. We will be formally releasing the first phase of apartments for sale in the new year and completing the first units in the spring, but this marks an exciting opportunity for anyone interested to register their interest in this fantastic new development.” B&NES property and project delivery director Derek Quilter said the strip-out of the building had just been completed by contractor Kier, which had removed 700 tonnes of material from the old offices in the process. Work will now begin on

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of 95-flat Riverside View development the shell, including new cladding and high-performance windows, and the scaffold will be removed in the new year. Councillor Tim Warren, leader of B&NES, said: “This development delivers fantastic opportunities to support Keynsham’s regeneration, alongside Market Walk, the Chocolate Quarter and other local developments in the town. “As well as providing muchneeded housing by redeveloping this empty building – and reducing the need to further encroach on the green belt – all the profits will go straight back into supporting and protecting the council’s front-line services. “I’m also pleased to say that Aequus, the council and one of our housing association partners are in discussions around the delivery of some shared ownership apartments, and Aequus are considering what other housing options there may

be to support local residents at Riverside.” West of England Regional Mayor Tim Bowles said: “This is a great example of how, by working together and being innovative, we can provide more homes for our residents. We know that we need more homes, to buy and rent – homes where they are needed at prices people can afford.” Anyone who would like more details on the Riverside View development can visit the marketing website www.riversideview.co.uk Pictured from left in front of the Riverside development are Matt Gregory of Gregorys Estate Agent; Patricia Greer, chief executive of the West of England Combined Authority; Councillor Charles Gerrish; Councillor Tim Warren, leader of B&NES Council; Ashley Ayre, chief executive of B&NES Council; and West of England Mayor Tim Bowles

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Rates have ‘killed’ family garden centre An independent Keynsham garden centre and nursery will close for good after 64 years as its owners say it has been “killed” by business rates and competition from supermarkets. David and Clare Morris will shut the gate for the final time at Whitegate Nurseries on Stockwood Hill on September 30 as trade has dwindled and finances have become increasingly pressured. David says the business has not made a profit in a decade and has been kept afloat by the couple’s own money and takings from their B&B service – yet at the same time they have paid more than £100,000 in business rates. “The business rates have killed us,” he said. “There is no relief whatsoever for struggling businesses, you have to find the money to pay come what may, whether you’ve made a profit or not. “This then starves you of

David and Clare Morris are closing Whitegate Nurseries money to put back into your business.” Now in his 80s, David was just 17 when he acquired two bramble-filled fields at the top of Stockwood Hill and launched a market garden venture. Later he was joined by Clare

and together they expanded the business into a garden centre, growing their own bedding plants to sell and adding a café, which has proved very popular with visitors but will be closing along with the garden centre. David said supermarkets

had also taken their toll, stocking more plants and eating into the independent firm’s trade. “Shopping habits have changed, as people tend to do a one-stop shop. They see a plant and pop it in the trolley and with the huge footfall supermarkets get this has creamed off all the sales we might have got. “We have highly trained staff who are here to give people advice but are now having to find themselves new jobs, and not in this industry. “We could have closed 10 years ago but didn’t want to because of our staff. We have had customers breaking down in tears when we’ve told them we are closing because we have become an institution – but the shutters have to come down.” The couple say they plan to continue running their B&B and working on their private garden, which they hope to occasionally open for charity.

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n NEWS by Ros Anstey Fifty years ago a wall of water tore through the Chew Valley, hitting Pensford and Keynsham – where it ripped through the County Bridge – and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. In Keynsham, three people lost their lives, property was destroyed and a huge clean-up effort was started. Communities have been remembering this tragic set of events on July 10, 1968, and to commemorate the disaster a memorial has been unveiled in Keynsham Memorial Park. This memorial incorporates the Abbot’s Chair stone seat, which stood on County Bridge and was built into the bridge’s parapet on the Bristol side. After the bridge was destroyed the stone was found a few days later, then kept in storage until now following work by volunteers from Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society and archaeology specialists to restore it. Richard Dyson, chairman of the history society, said the unveiling was a realisation of a long-held wish for society members to see a permanent memorial put in place. He said: “The ancient stone, which is likely to have come from Keynsham Abbey but might even be of Roman origin, was built into the parapet of the County Bridge over the River Avon. It was washed away in the flood but then recovered before becoming forgotten for many years in a council depot. Eventually, it was recognised and taken into proper storage. “The society thought that the stone could be used to create a memorial to the 1968 flood and its victims but it took the approach of the 50th anniversary to provide the impetus to make it happen.” Among those watching the unveiling ceremony in the park who witnessed the flood were Fred and Hilary Smedley. Fred, who was living in Saltford at the time, recalled: “We became aware of the heavy rain, and, on looking out of the window I saw the bottom half of our garden was flooded. On opening the front door the water was almost over the threshold. “I put my boots on and went along the road to warn our neighbours; the gentleman at the end was chief power plant engineer with Rolls Royce at Filton. When

Community pays its respects as flood memorial unveiled Richard Dyson, Rev Stephen M’Caw, Councillor Clive Fricker and Councillor Karen Walker in front of the memorial

he answered the door he said, ‘It’s only a drop of rain’. When I pointed to the level about to enter his house he exclaimed, ‘Oh!’ “Next morning we heard on the radio that the bridge over the river in Keynsham was closed to traffic so I drove up to Keynsham and parked my Land Rover in front of the New Inn at the bottom of the Wellsway and walked down to the bridge, which was still open to pedestrians. There I met PC Hitchcock and stood talking to him. “Later in the day, when looking at the scene from the top of the new multi-storey car park, I saw a large sink hole had appeared right in the place where Jim and I had been standing!” The new memorial was

and ambulance services but in addition invaluable support from the RAF and Royal Engineers. The military played a key role in restoring bridges destroyed in the mayhem, allowing transport to resume “This same community spirit surfaced again more recently when interest grew in developing a permanent memorial.” Fred and Unveiling the plaque on the Hilary Smedley day was Councillor Karen Walk– Fred had a er, chair of B&NES Council, who close call in Keynsham the said it was an honour to attend the event as people paid their day after the respects and shared memories. flood Mr Dyson added: “We are very pleased to see the complefunded through a public appeal tion of this memorial. It will by the history society, grants and remind future generations of this financial support from Keynsham important event in the life of the Town Council, which Mr Dyson town, as well as preserving the said was “crucial” to the project. unique stone. The support for the Town council chairman Clive project from the local commuFricker said individuals, local nity – individuals, businesses businesses and groups had come and the town council – has been together, supported by B&NES gratifying and shows the value Parks Department, to get behind that many people place on such the memorial project. He said: links with our recent past.” “This significant new feature One of the society’s funddenotes the massive damage raising ideas was to produce and tragic loss of three lives that a brochure with pictures and occurred during the disastrous recollections of the flood. This flood of Keynsham and the Chew has proved popular and copies Valley 50 years ago can be purchased for £2.50 “After the flood the comfrom Keynsham Town Council’s munity quickly organised to offices at 15-17 Temple Street or deal with the devastation in by emailing the history society at the town. They received a rapid info@keysalthist.org.uk response from the police, fire

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Children started huge fire in bin store, police reveal Police have revealed that a blaze that broke out in a bin store and damaged a number of homes in Keynsham was started by children under 10. Dramatic pictures of the fire on Sunday, July 22, in Tintagel Close showed a large black plume of smoke rising into the sky above the surrounding homes in front of shocked onlookers. Avon Fire and Rescue sent two fire engines from Temple and Bedminster fire station to put out the blaze, which the crews found was threatening five garages, four homes and an electrical substation. The fire service said it believed the fire had been started deliberately, with Avon and Somerset Police later confirming it had been lit by children under the age of criminal responsibility. The police force said no action would be taken against them or adults who believed they had extinguished the fire. Avon Fire and Rescue Service’s risk reduction manager Neil Liddington said: “Most children show a natural interest and curiosity in fire. This can lead to incidents that can quickly spread out of control, but we would never hold children responsible. We do not punish children, but help them to change their dangerous fire-setting behaviour. “For some young people this interest develops into something more dangerous, putting themselves, their family, friends and homes at risk, often by accident. “To help minimise risk, we would advise that parents and adults never leave matches or lighters around the house, even if they are in pockets or handbags. Lock them away or put them out of reach of children. “You should always tell your child from an early age never to touch matches and lighters due to how dangerous they can be and that they can burn. Always remind them that

A fire officer examines the burnt-out bin store matches and lighters are for grown-ups only.” Neighbourhood Sergeant Jon Bagnowiec added: “We’ll be carrying out regular patrols and talking and engaging with young people over the summer months about how to stay safe.” Housing association Curo, which owns the bin store, said privately owned and Curo homes facing the blaze suffered damage to fascias and windows and that staff had been on site to assess the effects and arrange for repairs. A spokesperson continued: “Our immediate priority is to clear the site and make temporary arrangements for residents to be able to dispose of waste safely. We have delivered four large 1,100-litre capacity metal bins with lids to the site. Residents are requested to place their waste inside black bags in these bins, which will be collected by B&NES in the normal way. We are also working with B&NES to provide replacement recycling facilities. “We’ll be talking to residents about a permanent solution in the near future.”

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Burning hay bales set alight ‘deliberately’ Photo: Hannahbella Nel

Firefighters attended 129 rubbish, grass, bonfire and bush fires in one week in July – including two near Keynsham and Saltford – as the heatwave continued. On Tuesday, July 24, Avon Fire and Rescue crews from Hicks Gate and Bath discovered two piles of hay alight after being called to a fire in a field off Bristol Road in Corston at 8.24pm. The firefighters used three high-pressure hose reels, beaters and drag and pitch forks to extinguish the fire engulfing the piles, which each contained 50 bales of hay. The teams were helped by a farmer who ploughed the land around the fire to make the area safe, with one onlooker praising his quick-thinking actions. A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue said it is believed the blaze was caused deliberately. The following day at midday,

Two piles of hay set alight in Corston, as seen from Kelston Hill two crews from Kingswood were called to tackle a blaze across two fields off Bristol Road in Bitton, which sent smoke across the nearby Bristol and Bath

cycle path. The firefighters used beaters and a high-pressure hose reel to put out the fire, which is believed to have been accidental.

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A bid to open an 18-hole golf course, complete with model dinosaurs up to four metres tall, on green-belt land at Saltford has been withdrawn. The application, which was submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council in February, was branded “vulgar” and an “eyesore” and attracted around 70 objections. Adventure Experience Ltd’s proposals for the site at Glenavon Farm on Bath Road included three animatronic model dinosaurs that moved and made roaring sounds. Many of the objections raised concerns that the dinosaurs could distract drivers, which the council’s Highways department echoed. Saltford Environment Group said members felt the models would be “completely absurd in the same landscape vista” as historic St Mary’s Church and Saltford Manor House, while Saltford Parish Council also objected.

A Keynsham resident is calling on the council to urgently chop down a tree towering over Dapps Hill after a large branch fell around 30ft onto a car parked below. The resident said he came across the scene in early July when he heard a cracking noise and found the car with a cracked windscreen, broken wing mirror and damage to the side. He said: “It looked like a lot of damage but it was probably lucky it was a car and not someone walking underneath. Trees are lovely but they’ve got to be maintained. I’ve been here 12 years and these trees, many of which are self-seeded, have just got bigger and bigger and I believe the one that lost the branch is diseased. “I contacted the council as this is a route used by children walking to school but nothing has been done.” He said the trees, which are inside the Memorial Park, are

also affecting the boundary wall, which has cracks in it. Keynshamvoice contacted Bath and North East Somerset Council for a comment but no one was able to respond before deadline. The damaged vehicle, right, which was parked in Dapps Hill in the same spot as the first car on the left, above

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Singers from Keynsham pop choir lend their voices to TV experiment on stress A singing group from Keynsham have taken part in a TV experiment to test the health benefits of their favourite pastime. Members of ChoirJam were asked by Channel 4 to become guinea pigs for the programme Live Well For Longer as it aimed to find out if singing in a choir can relieve stress. The episode – entitled Stress – aired on Wednesday, July 25, and saw presenter Kate Quilton join the choir at their weekly rehearsal at Somerdale Pavilion. Ten “Jammers” had a saliva

swab taken both before and after the rehearsal and the cortisol, or stress hormone, levels in each sample were measured to assess how taking part in the singing session had affected their stress levels. The results were clear and highlighted how easily accessible activities such as singing in a choir can directly improve health and reduce stress, from blowing off steam after a busy day at work or with the family to coping with bereavement or serious illness. ChoirJam was founded in

2011 by singer, songwriter and musician Emma Hutchinson and now has more than 140 members who meet every week. Emma said: “The Jammers often share with me their personal stories of how singing with their friends in the choir has helped them through some really tough times, it definitely does work.” Explaining the premise of the series, a Channel 4 spokesperspon said: “Live Well For Longer looks at the health topics we all want to know about – from sex and alcohol to stress and disease.

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Town’s train service ‘not enough’ to meet Keynsham’s train service could deter companies from moving their businesses to the town, a public meeting with representatives from Great Western Railway heard. Commuters face delays and often find there are no seats left on the three-carriage trains serving the station, regional station manager John Lanchester was told. Amanda Davis, from Independent Vetcare (IVC), which moved to the Chocolate Quarter earlier this year bringing with it 350 jobs, said staff coming from all directions would like to use the train but were forced to drive in because there was not enough capacity. She added that Block C, where the company is based, has two spare floors with the potential to house hundreds more workers from other firms in future. She said: “Three carriages are never enough. I never get a seat, every day in and out. Not

New CCTV and a ticket machine have been installed at Keynsham Station many more businesses are going constrained by the amount of to bring their companies here trains in the UK full stop. There until you can get the train service is a certain amount of rolling sorted out.” stock and we have to balance the Mr Lanchester said he needs of local communities.” understood the impact on He said the company would businesses and that work taking be in a better position next place around the network summer with new trains and new would allow GWR to free up timetables. more trains. He added: “We are Speaking to Keynshamvoice

after the meeting, Keynsham Town Council chairman Clive Fricker echoed the concerns raised about the rail service’s ability to meet the needs of the growing town. He said: “The current service through Keynsham Station is inadequate for our present needs and certainly for future

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increasing demand, GWR told development. Unfortunately this is no different to the demand for rail travel in many other parts of the country. “We are fortunate to have a train station and GWR is responsive to the growing demand for rail travel with plans for new carriages. The importance of our station was the reason for the meeting in The Space with GWR – important to people who live and work here but also to the future inclusion in our Neighbourhood Development Plan. A new West of England rail metro system will also be a key component in the vital aspect of our economic growth – the ongoing rise of the Bristol to Bath Creative Corridor. “We will continue our lobby of GWR as we welcome new businesses to Keynsham and I have already visited Block C in the Chocolate Quarter. Our objective of more frequent and longer trains will be given even greater importance with the

future development of homes and businesses north of the railway line. These new residents must also be allowed good access to the train station. “It will also be important if the Secretary of State plays his part and sanctions the completion of the stalled electrification to Temple Meads – all part of a modern, environmentally friendly transport system.” People attending the meeting on July 17 were given a chance to raise questions, with some asking whether existing services that just pass through Keynsham could add a stop at the station. In response to being asked if more parking could be provided, as the existing station car parks were often full by 7am, Mr Lanchester said GWR would need to work with the council to identify potential sites and it was important to look at how to encourage more people to cycle to the station, too.

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Another station user asked if a waiting room could be installed for passengers to use in colder weather. Mr Lanchester said: “It’s certainly something we can look at in future. We need to balance the need for a pleasant environment for people to wait with the need to make sure the environment is relatively safe and vandalism-proof.” He added that all points raised would be passed on to GWR. Heather Cullimore of Severnside Community Rail Partnership, which works to encourage the use of trains and enhance stations, said new CCTV has now been installed around the station and a card-only ticket machine to enable people to purchase tickets on the platform is now up and running. The partnership is also looking for someone to run a coffee stand at the station, and has received an expression of interest, she said.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed an assault in Keynsham Memorial Park to come forward. A man was attacked by three men aged between 16 and 18 near the skate park following an altercation on Friday, July 6, at around 11.30pm. Police are now appealing for information from anyone who was in the area at the time, who who saw three men together or witnessed the attack itself. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference number 5218150275 and ask to speak to DC 1748 Tizzard or Team 2 Investigations at Concorde House.

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A Keynsham café is hoping to help local families beat school holiday hunger by offering free lunches to children. As in previous school holidays, Temple Street Canteen will be providing free children’s lunches every Tuesday to those who ask in a bid to ease the pressure on families who might be feeling the pinch financially. Owner Stefan Edwards said after the café hosted a Christmas Day meal for people who might otherwise be spending the day alone, there was still money left over from public donations. The team decided to use it by providing holiday lunches and a donation by the Keynsham Lions means the café will be able to provide more than 100 lunches over the summer. He said: “It seems amazing that kids go hungry in this country. Once a week this is one meal parents don’t have to worry about; they can enjoy a nice lunch and a trip to a café. If you don’t have much money, the holidays are extra pressure and it seems sad kids miss out because every penny is being spent on food.

“During previous holidays we averaged around six free meals a day, there are no questions asked and no stigma.” Families can just drop in on a Tuesday and ask at the counter for a free child’s lunch, which is a smaller portion from the full menu. Leaflets about the initiative are also available to pick up in the café. Keynsham Foodbank has also donated pasta towards the Temple Street Canteen meals. Meanwhile the foodbank is once again handing out school holiday food bags to children in the Keynsham, Saltford and Chew Valley area who would normally receive a free school meal. During the year 2017-18, Keynsham Foodbank fed 841 people, 440 of whom were children. Since April 1 this year they have fed 150 people, of whom 69 were children. The foodbank has three distribution centres – at Victoria Methodist Church in Keynsham High Street, Saltford Church Hall and St Francis Church in Warwick Road, Keynsham. More information is available at https://keynsham.foodbank. org.uk

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Keynsham Foodbank is offering people the chance to learn how to make their food budget go further at a series of cookery classes. The Eat Well, Spend Less course was first held in Keynsham last summer and aims to help prevent people falling into food crisis with a few new skills. The course is being run by Niamh Quinn, a qualified nutritionist (RNutr) registered with the Association for Nutrition, and will take place at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on August 11 and 18 and September 8, 15 and 22 from 2pm to 4pm. Foodbank coordinator Alan Hale said: “The aim of the foodbank is to help people in food crisis. However, by running these courses we hope that we can get ahead of the game and give people new culinary skills but at the same time help them to more readily budget what limited money they may be having to manage on. There is

no cost to attend and we shall provide all of the ingredients throughout the course. The only thing participants need to bring is a bag to take home the food they produce on the day." People do not have to be foodbank clients to attend and the sessions can be attended as standalone classes – the course was launched last month with first session on July 28. Niamh said: “I have seven years’ experience working in the food and health and wellness industries. Using my knowledge of food and nutrition and my interest in cooking, I am excited by this opportunity to support the work of the Keynsham Foodbank and be able to deliver sessions that will help the participants to create healthy eating habits on a budget.” To book a place and for more information, call 01225 874931 and speak to Christine Pidcock.

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Official launch of fresh chapter for community library Saltford Library is now in the hands of the community and an official ceremony has been held to mark the milestone. The service is now being run by volunteers and will soon incorporate the village post office, too. The community library was officially opened on July 21 by Councillor Karen Warrington, cabinet member for transformation and customer services, and David Halton, the chair of the newly formed Saltford Community Library Hub Ltd. Councillor Warrington said: “We’re over the moon to see Saltford become the first community library to open its doors. This is a tremendous achievement and is testament to all the hard work

of the members of the Saltford community, together with staff from the council’s Libraries and Information team. “This is an exciting chapter in the Modern Libraries story. It’s great to see so much activity from people keen to develop their own library – run by the community; for the community – with the support of Bath and North East Somerset Council. We look forward to seeing Saltford go from strength to strength, inspiring other communities to follow suit; with Stowey Sutton Community Library anticipated in September; and Weston in October. At this rate, we’re soon going to have even more libraries than we started with!” The library is currently open

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fund the community scheme. David Halton said: “Opening the Saltford Community Library is the first stage in providing a new facility for residents of Saltford. “I want to thank all the community volunteers, Saltford Community Association, Saltford Parish Council and local

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n NEWS Residents watch as the ribbon is cut at Saltford Library to mark its transfer to community ownership

residents for their significant financial support in making this event possible. “I particularly want to thank members of the management team who have worked tirelessly with Bath and North East Somerset Council to provide this wonderful new library in Saltford.”

Chris honoured for ‘turning SCA’s fortunes around’ A man credited with turning around the fortunes of Saltford Community Association has been honoured with an award by members of Keynsham Rotary Club. Chris Essex, who became the treasurer of the SCA in 2010, was presented with the Paul Harris Award, which is awarded by clubs around the world every year to people who have made a significant contribution to their communities. Chris joined the SCA, which runs Saltford Hall, at a time when the community organisation was losing money. He began arranging fundraising events and expanding the use of the hall, introduced a licensed bar as a way of bringing in income and runs a café at many local events. The award, said Rotary members, also recognises his role as one of the key organisers of the biennial Saltford Festival, as a driving force behind the annual appeal to keep permissive paths

Chris Essex, right, receives his award from Rotary club president Norman James around the village open for public use and in forming a band of volunteers to run the new combined library and post office. Money raised during Chris’s tenure has also seen Saltford Hall undergo more than £220,000 of improvements, including a refurbished foyer and Wansdyke room, better stage lighting and

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Scarecrow trail goes into extra time for holidays Any families who haven’t had a chance to follow Keynsham in Bloom’s Scarecrow Trail yet now have a few extra weeks to fit it into their summer schedule. Organisers have announced that the trail will be extended over the school holidays to give people the chance to find them all. One scarecrow most people travelling through the centre of town can’t miss is Keynsham Plastic Re-Action Group’s Plastic Pete, who is sitting on the bench outside Keynsham Baptist Church. After raising awareness of plastic pollution and receiving a good reception from the crowds at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in early July as part of the Community Garden display, Pete – who is made of discarded plastic packaging - was brought home to Keynsham to take part in the trail. On Wednesday, July 11, however, he made an unscheduled disappearance overnight. A social media appeal swiftly solved the mystery when he was discovered abandoned and headless near Lockingwell Road. His head was found in the Baptist Church garden and, after some repairs, he was returned to his spot in the High Street – although he is now kept inside at night. Keynsham Plastic Re-Action

have also organised a trail within a trail as some of Pete’s anti-plastic messages are being displayed in High Street shop windows for younger visitors to find. The message is continued on the opposite side of the street, where members of Victoria Methodist Church have created Jonah and the Whale-themed scarecrows. The 6ft whale’s body is filled with single-use plastics, inspired by the plight of a pilot whale that died in Thailand in June with 80 plastic bags in its stomach. Church Eco-Group member Mike Barrow said there are displays in the church on the effects of plastic pollution and members are encouraging people not to buy bottled water by offering refills. He said: “Anything we can do to concentrate people’s minds on the worship of plastic that the Western world has now is nothing but a positive thing.” l Scarecrow Trail maps are available for 20p from Keynsham Town Council’s offices at 15-17 Temple Street. l Keynsham Plastic Re-Action will be at Keynsham Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 11, collecting signatures for their petition calling on local councils to cut their use of plastic. l Latest news from Keynsham in Bloom – Page 30

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ummer is here and with the blazing heat a lot has been going on. Noisy vehicles and inconsiderate motorists are an issue again and seem to get more noticed in the summer. It’s obviously more noticeable as people are leaving their windows open overnight due to the hot weather. To support us in dealing with them, any video footage of them driving in an anti-social manner would assist us – our powers under the Police Reform Act can be used to serve warnings and even to seize vehicles. n Speeding in Keynsham continues to be reported and a number of 20mph speed limits are being ignored by a few motorists. We continually monitor the area, conducting speed checks and analysing the figures. There are certain criteria that have to be met for our colleagues in Speed Enforcement to attend locations with the mobile speed cameras and deal with offenders. The locations have to be suitable for the units to attend and monitor traffic in a safe manner. We also liaise with the local council as to the suitability of changing road layouts and adding traffic calming measures where appropriate and where funding allows.

n NEWS n This month we have put out an appeal in reference to a serious assault that occurred in Keynsham Memorial Park on Friday, July 6, at approximately 11.30pm, close to the skate park. Three males aged around 16 to 18 years old were involved in an assault on another male. If you have any information, no matter how small, please make contact with the officer in the case, Dc Tizzard, via the phone number 101 or pass on the information through the neighbourhood pages of the Avon and Somerset Constabulary website. n We have had a number of youths gaining entry to our building sites in and around Keynsham. While inside they are causing damage and putting themselves at risk of injury. If you see anyone inside these locations then please report it to us so that we can attend and take action. n It’s always nice to be able to talk about some good results and this month we have had a couple of positive outcomes. We conducted a warrant in Keynsham following up on intelligence around drug use at a specific address. The local beat team, with support from the local targeting team, executed the warrant and detained persons inside the property. The location was searched, drugs seized and the occupants were dealt with for the possession of a controlled substance. An address in Pensford was targeted by burglars in the early hours of the morning. The offenders were disturbed by the occupants of the address and made off from the scene. Police

attending flooded the area but were unable to locate the suspects. A short time later, however, one of the villagers reported seeing two people who were out of character for the area. We were then able to locate the suspects and arrest them for the previous burglary and link them to another offence. The neighbour who reported the suspects only did so as they looked out of place for the location. This should serve as a good reminder that if something looks out of place, pay attention and take note. What may seem like nothing could be the missing piece of the puzzle for an investigation. At the moment we are suffering burglaries in our area where they are targeting small items, including jewellery. Please be vigilant and if you have concerns about an address, be a good neighbour. Whether it’s the alarm going off or someone at the location you don’t recognise, take note and call the police if it’s suspicious. And please don’t leave anything valuable on display. If you have expensive or sentimental jewellery then please lock it away. n We are looking to expand our Neighbourhood Watch schemes in the area. These serve as a great way of bringing the community together for a common purpose. Being an active member can also reduce your home insurance costs. If you would like to be involved in the scheme, either joining an existing watch or helping to set one up in your street, then please make contact with PCSO David Holmes 7315 via 101 or email him at david.holmes@avon andsomerset.police.uk

Early-morning bus service to be axed An early-morning bus service connecting Keynsham to south Bristol and Bristol Airport will be axed because of low passenger numbers, it has been announced. The A4 service is currently operated by Bath Bus Company from 5.52am through the Chandag estate from Monday to Friday. But Bath and North East Somerset Council, which subsidises the service, has announced that it will be withdrawn from September 2 due to low use. Following a public consultation on the local authority’s supported bus services earlier in the year, the majority across B&NES will stay the same, the council has said. But three – the Keynsham service and two evening buses travelling from Bath to Timsbury, Farmborough and Writhlington – will be axed. Councillor Mark Shelford, cabinet member for transport and highways, said he was pleased that the majority of the noncommercial bus network would be maintained. He added: “We must remember, however, that there is tremendous pressure on council expenditure, so we need to ensure we get value for money for every penny we spend. “That’s why we have had to cease funding for a small number of buses where the cost is disproportionate to the number of passengers actually using the service and it’s why users of some services will be asked to pay slightly higher fares to help us meet rising costs.”

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Encore! Weekend brings in 15,000 for Fifteen thousand people stepped through the gates at the Memorial Park to enjoy a weekend of quality and diverse entertainment from Keynsham Music Festival – from opera to rock. Many supported the events held in the days running up to the much-anticipated weekend, and here festival director Ric Davison looks back over a memorable Festival Week. Two of the highlights of 2018’s music festival were the Opera in the Park and the revival of the community musical Bridge Across the Flood. An audience of 350 people filled the Top Stage Marquee for a full performance of La Boheme by Bristol’s Opera in a Box company – an outfit renowned for taking classical opera to new audiences. The performance was met with unabashed praise by all who commented, and requests for a repeat next year were overwhelming. The performance followed a Thursday of hectic activity in the park where a fully fitted opera house was created in a day.

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Opera is the easily the most expensive, and exclusive, artform and the music festival achieved a number of things here: bringing a full opera to Keynsham and a new audience, selling out the performance and making a profit – almost unheard of elsewhere! “One of the best events that have taken place in the festival in over 20 years,” wrote Festival Association secretary John Aldridge on the Next Door social media site. One letter in the local press described the production of Bridge Across the Flood on the Festival Saturday as “better than the original version” – praise indeed for the efforts of

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musical director and Keynsham resident Richard Jackson and Keynsham town councillor Dave Biddleston, who did so much to form the choir and musicians, and rehearse and produce the show. The performance was the festival’s commemoration of the Great Flood’s 50th anniversary and it was accompanied by nationally renowned high-wire artist Ellis Grover, who traversed the River Chew and thrilled the audience from the height of the flood water. The festival is indebted to St Monica Trust and Sparrow’s Crane Hire for their sponsorship, which enabled this performance to happen. These two events, however, should not overshadow a week of highly successful musical performances which maintained both the audience range and high quality of Keynsham Music Festival. Other new, or nearly new, elements of the festival included the Monday afternoon

Lions’ 22nd annual duck race raises £1,700 More than 2,000 individual tickets were sold at this year’s annual duck race, helping Keynsham Lions raise £1,700 for local good causes. The race was held on Sunday, July 1, at Keynsham Music Festival with crowds watching as a cascade of yellow plastic ducks was released into the River Chew to flow towards the finish line. The corporate race, in which 43 local businesses sponsored ducks, was won by workwear and sportswear company Harvem. Harvem owner Clinton Hiscox said: “It’s fantastic to win and to support a good cause. I always like to contribute and we do our bit for quite a few causes

– it’s good to invest back into the community.” Among those to benefit from the Keynsham Lions’ fundraising in recent years are luncheon clubs for elderly residents, the Red Cross Seals swimming gala, local hospitals, hospices and GP surgeries and local youth groups. The Lions are now looking ahead to Christmas when once again members will be taking their sleigh to neighbourhoods in and around Keynsham and Saltford and to supermarkets. They would be delighted to hear from anyone who can volunteer a couple of hours to help during December. To find out more, email president@keynsham lions.org.uk

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Festival Week finale tea dance, the jazz at B Block on the Wednesday, and Friday’s hugely supported swing dance in a dance hall that had been an opera house only the night before! With the audience up for everything, many suitably costumed, and a superb band this is surely going to become a fixed annual event. To top all this, of course, was the now full Saturday and Sunday in the park. In its fourth year the Festival Saturday now looks well and truly part of the weekend with a full programme of music from midday till 10pm with the well-attended folk stage jigging into the night, while the community stage offered major slots for Broadlands Academy and the BakerLou Music School. The performers over the two days were of the usual quality with exceptional musicians from all parts of the UK, Holland and Australia. But two things continue to stand out: the

high proportion of Keynsham performers and, this year, the high proportion of female performers, with all-female acts at or near the top of the bill on the Andrews Top Stage, the Andrews Bandstand Stage and the Taylor Wimpey Abbey Stage. Attendance over the festival weekend topped 15,000 with higher numbers than ever before on the Saturday. Donations from the public have topped £10,000 which is crucial to the continued success of the festival, and as always with the audience numbers coming mostly from Keynsham itself the festival remains a real community event with an unparalleled participation from the local population. The Festival Association wishes to thank all the volunteers (over 400 manhours), sponsors and Keynsham Town Council, without whom this astonishing event would not be possible.

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Bid to build 80 homes next to woodland

A developer has submitted a bid to build 80 homes on a site to the east of Keynsham – bringing the total number of new-builds proposed for land off the A4 to 541. The latest application has been made by Taylor Wimpey, which says the site bordering Minsmere Road and Manor Road Community Woodland is a “logical extension” to the town. The outline plan for the 2.8-hectare site includes 80 homes likely to comprise two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, 30 per cent of which would be affordable, and which would be accessed by a new link road from Minsmere Road. The site is next to what will become a 250-home estate with a primary school. The site has been granted outline permission and Crest Nicholson is currently waiting on the green light for its detailed plans before work can get under way. The developer has also submitted an application to build an additional 11 homes at

Land off the A4 on the eastern edge of Keynsham the entrance to the site. Next to this is an area of “safeguarded” land – land earmarked for future homes but which is not intended for development at present – which is nonetheless currently the subject of a planning application by Mactaggart and Mickel for 200 homes. The site off Minsmere Road is also safeguarded for development at a future date but Taylor Wimpey says its proposals address a shortage of homes in Keynsham and development “should not be artificially de-

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of which have to then join the main Bath Road. Traffic from the proposed Teviot Road project is going to gridlock Bath Road in the mornings and this extra development of 80 ‘proposed’ [homes] will exacerbate the situation, so please do not build them.” G Boulton adds that the area is “poorly served” by public transport and says: “With the hundreds of new homes already built and hundreds still to be built, this has highlighted the need for a review of the infrastructure that has been not been provided to support the extra burden on Keynsham. “Already we see traffic queues at peak times, and finding somewhere to park in Keynsham is becoming difficult. The Minsmere development will add to this growing problem.” The public can comment on the plans until August 6 – see planning reference18/02899/ OUT at www.bathnes.gov.uk

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Classmates ‘proud to make a difference’ A Keynsham schoolgirl led a group of 35 classmates on a litter blitz in Wellsway’s school field. Gabriella Adams and her co-organisers Constance-Rose Luton and Matilda Robinson designed posters to call for volunteers among other pupils at Chandag Junior School – and were amazed when 100 people responded. With limited litter-picking equipment, the group was reduced to 35 Year 5 pupils, who all met on the playing field before heading off in different directions to tackle different spots. Gabriella said: “My partner,

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Olivia Hemmings, and I scoured the edge for a while then headed over to a nearby bush. That bush! You would not believe what we found in there: crisp packets, bottles, all the usual litter but then we also found half a chair and something that looked like the frame of a swing with hair brushes on it. It was absolutely ridiculous!” She added: “It was astounding to see what people had carelessly dumped but we were proud of the difference we had made to the community and all in all it was a successful litter pick.”

Wellsway Multi Trust Academy has been told to explain why it has paid out at least one three-figure salary in the past year. The trust, which runs Wellsway School, IKB Academy and four primary schools in Keynsham and Saltford, is among 53 across the country to receive letters from the Education and Skills Funding Agency last month. The letters were sent to trusts that had paid either at least one individual salary of £150,000 or above or two or more salaries between £100,000 and £150,000 in the 2016/17 financial year. In the letter, ESFA chief executive Eileen Milner writes: “Whilst I recognise the excellent work carried out by many trusts to deliver high quality education to children, trusts have a responsibility to ensure value for money and that salary and other remuneration payments

are transparent, proportionate, reasonable and justifiable. “The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has a responsibility to ensure that best practice is exemplified in the system to ensure this accountability.” The trusts were given a deadline of July 20 to respond. A spokesperson for WMAT said: “Pay levels in our trust are made public in our annual report and are in line with other academy trusts of similar size.” In their most recent Ofsted inspections Wellsway School was rated good, IKB Academy as “requires improvement”, Chandag Infant and Junior and Saltford Cof E Primary schools were all rated good while St John’s was outstanding. Outside Keynsham and Saltford, WMAT runs Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, The Meadows Primary School in Bitton, The Bath Studio School and Aspire Academy.

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to reach such an impressive time. The adult winner was Dafina Angelova from Bath, who hula hooped for 16 minutes 18 seconds, which was far better than my seven seconds!” KeynshamNow raised £80 for Clic Sargent through the competition.

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Visit rekindles international friendship Hike 18 – Høvik International Keynsham Exchange

verybody knows that once a Scout has lit a fire then providing you keep the embers glowing you will always be able to rekindle it in a flash. In 1977, Scouts from Høvik near Oslo in Norway first visited Keynsham to camp with Keynsham Scouts, to share home hospitality and provide an international adventure for the young people. The fire lit in 1977 is now an amazing 41 years old and this year the embers were rekindled yet again. During the last week of July, 30 Høvik Scouts and their leaders were camping with our Keynsham Scouts in a week-long camp at Chelwood, before once again sharing their homes. The challenges of language, food tastes, lifestyles and cultures were all overcome and together they experienced so many different activities. “Why do you eat so much meat for breakfast?” was one comment after a traditional fry up. Axe throwing, blow pipes, hike camping, survival skills, rafting, kayaking, white water rafting, caving, air rifles, clay pigeon shooting, pottery making, pioneering, crafts, sports, archery, wide games and not a mobile phone in sight. Two languages became one, that of international Scouting. Keynsham camp chief Wilf Harrison said: “Having never led an international camp before, it was simply awesome. It is difficult to identify a Norwegian Scout from an English Scout, they are like one.”

Norwegian Wender Figved said: “How you can do so many activities in one week, it is amazing. Thank you to all at Keynsham Scouts for giving us this opportunity.” We are delighted to share pictures from the camp, and with the embers smouldering, they will ignite again in Norway in 2020 when Keynsham Scouts pay a visit.

Wilf added: “It’s been a privilege and pleasure to help lead a team of dedicated volunteers to deliver an experience we will all remember long into the future. Over 50 volunteers have helped on site with many more behind the scenes keeping the group funded and equipped. We’ve been able to make new friends from home and abroad and re-establish a link we will develop into the future. Through fun activities the Scouts have developed their teamwork, initiative and independence. The

Scouts from Keynsham and Norway enjoyed activities such as caving, axe throwing and rafting at a joint camp leaders have also had a great time. The success of the camp is thanks to all the leaders, helpers and Scouts working together. We now start planning for next year!”

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n YOUTH AND EDUCATION

Primary retains outstanding rating in church inspection A Keynsham primary school had an “outstanding” end to the summer term, receiving top marks in its latest church inspection. St John’s Church of England Primary School kept its outstanding rating after inspector Carolyn Banfield visited in July. The inspection, known as a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS), was the school’s first since it joined the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) in 2015. Mrs Banfield said: “St John’s has a strong church school identity. It has developed an excellent Christian character and positive ethos which is immediately apparent and permeates all aspects of school life.”

She praised the pupils for their “exemplary behaviour” and said the school had a “strong moral compass”, staff who were committed to high quality education and a supportive governing body, parish community and families. Head of school Mark Hilliam said: “Mrs Banfield was particularly impressed with the children, who sang, prayed and spoke so well. She also praised the clear and distinctive ethos present in the school. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the children, staff and parents who contributed so much to this shared outstanding judgement. We can all be proud of the spiritual and academic education we are providing for the children in our care.” On the school’s membership

of the WMAT, Mrs Banfield said in her report: “Membership of the WMAT is mutually beneficial. Leadership capacity has increased and expertise is readily shared, resulting in high expectations and the implementation of excellent practice.” WMAT director of primary Dr Matthew Cottrell said the report reflected the significant improvements the school had made in the past year under the leadership of Mr Hilliam. “‘St John’s is a very special place, where everyone lives the school’s values every day, and it is gratifying that the inspector has recognised this,” he said. St John’s CofE Primary, in Charlton Park, is also rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Bench centre piece for spiritual garden A new “spiritual garden” has been created at St John’s CofE Primary, which has a bench dedicated to air crash victim Ben Pocock at its heart. The carved “friendship bench” was unveiled in 2015 in memory of the former pupil, who was killed in the Malaysian Airlines disaster over Ukraine in 2014. The garden was designed by former Year 6 teacher Vanessa Adnitt and pupils, working with parent and governor Claire Lowe and parent volunteers, have brought the scheme to life.

As well as planting flowers and crops, youngsters also helped to build and install planters and trellises, using wood donated to the project by Dave Williams of Keynsham Timber and Tim Mason, another parent. Head of school Mark Hilliam

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n Green-fingered pupils have won a prize for growing a sunflower that towers over them at two metres tall. All primary schools in Keynsham and Saltford have been taking part in a challenge from the Rotary Club of Keynsham to grow the tallest sunflower. Judges from the club visited each school on July 17 with tape measures at the ready – and

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Saltford took the prize for the second year running. The annual contest was launched four years ago after former Rotary member Roland Reed suggested organising it to encourage an interest in gardening. Saltford CofE pupils were presented with the Roland Reed Cup and a certificate by Rotary president Roger Spooner, accompanied by Rotarian Lynne Pike.

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Chandag Infant School pupils take part in a carnival parade

Carnival comes to school for arts week Summer arrived at Chandag Infant School with a burst of carnival spirit. Pupils enjoyed an arts week with a carnival theme, starting in style with samba drumming workshops. Youngsters took part in range of activities during the week, in-

cluding necklace and mask-making, wax resist art, panpipe making and tried the Brazilian martial art capoeira. They also designed their own carnival outfits, learned some samba dancing steps and made themselves carnival headdresses and musical shakers in prepara-

tion for an end-of-week celebration – Chandag Carnival! A schoolspokesperson said: “The whole school came out to the playground wearing their headdresses and with their shakers to parade to samba music. It was a fantastic end to a fun-filled week. Not only have the children

had lots of activities to take part in but they have also learnt about a famous artist each day, including Andy Goldsworthy, Salvador Dali and Banksy. To see all the children wearing carnival headdresses and dancing to the samba music was such a joy and rounded the week off perfectly.”

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Trust schools congratulate pupils on SATs achievements

Pupils also designed their own carnival costumes

After receiving the latest SATs results, school leaders in Keynsham have said they are “seeing the benefits of working closely together”. Primary schools under the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) umbrella have released their interim results from this year’s tests taken by pupils in Year 6, known as Key Stage 2 SATs. At Saltford Primary School 84 per cent of children reached or exceeded the expected standard for their age in reading, writing and maths combined. Figures for the separate subjects were reading 93 per cent, writing 96 per cent and maths 93 per cent – all above the national figures of 75 per cent, 78 per cent and 76 per cent respectively.

St John’s Primary achieved 73 per cent combined and Chandag Juniors and The Meadows both hit 62 per cent. Nationally, 64 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in 2018, interim figures released by the Government show. Chandag Juniors improved outcomes in all areas except reading while St John’s and The Meadows saw substantial improvements on 2017. At The Meadows, the writing result rose from 57 to 83 and maths from 69 to 85. Among younger pupils at the trust’s schools, Saltford and Chandag Infant schools come out on top at reception level, with 82 and 85 per cent of children

respectively achieving a Good Level of Development. Final results will be released in December when they have been validated by the DfE. Director of primary Matthew Cottrell congratulated school leaders, staff, parents and above all the children on their success and their hard work throughout the school year. “We are seeing the benefits of working closely together as a group of schools, sharing best practice and utilising the skills of our subject-specialist leading teachers,” he said. “I look forward to this close collaboration and the development of our Trust’s Teaching School leading to even more success in the years to come.”

No stone left unturned in hunt for bugs! Youngsters from the 5 Villages Youth Group in Compton Dando enjoyed their last get-together before the summer break, when they were treated to an evening of pond dipping and bug hunting at Elm Farm in Burnett, with Philippa Paget, writes Ros Anstey. Philippa had trapped some moths the night before for them to see, including emerald, elephant hawk, peppered and peach stone. Leader Alison ter Haar said: “Then it was off to the pond to do a bit of dipping and we were lucky enough to find lots of baby newts, quite a few water

lice and leeches, as well as some water beetles. Not satisfied with that, the group all went off on a bug hunt, chanting words from the Going on a Bear Hunt book – ‘We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it, oh no we’ve got to go through it’ – as we went through the long grass hunting for crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and more moths.” The youth group is open to all children living in the villages of Compton Dando, Burnett, Chewton Keynsham, Woollard and Queen Charlton. For further information, call 01761 490903.

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The Blue Note Jazz Band perform at Elm Farm

Supporting a good cause – and all that jazz! Live music in and around Keynsham has benefited local hospitals to the tune of more than £2,000 this summer. The Keynsham and Saltford RUH Fundraising Group welcomed The Blue Note Jazz Band to Elm Farm in Burnett in June for a jazz picnic in aid of the hospitals’ Forever Friends Appeal. Following a successful evening, £1,000 will go towards the Cancer Care Centre and £800 to the new Therapies Centre – with the latter matched by Andrew and Christina Brownsword’s Charitable Foundation. A few weeks later, the group were out and about at

Keynsham Music Festival where they collected £105 towards the appeal. A member of the group said: “We were pleased to raise awareness of the Forever Friends Appeal and the vital role fundraising money plays in the quality of care provided by the RUH, improving patient outcomes.” The next event will be a massive homemade cake sale on August 14 in the atrium of the RUH, while future fundraising ideas include another concert, bucket collections and a seasonal Christmas event on December 1. Anyone who would like to find out more about the fundraising group and get involved can email Helen at info@helenjames.net

PEN TO PAPER with Keynsham Creative Writers

Procrastination I know I should write something, I’ve not written something for ages. I’ve plenty of pens and some pencils, And loads and loads of clean pages. But the sun is shining so brightly, And the sky is a beautiful blue, I should really be out in the garden, Where I know there is plenty to do. But I can’t make a start in the garden While the house is a mess and a stink. Suppose someone calls unexpected, Whatever will they think.

And I’m sadly out of practice, My music is gathering dust. And my instruments need some attention, Before they seize up with rust. And I’ve stuff to prepare for lessons next week, My teaching plans are all at sea. I should really be keeping one lesson ahead, But my pupils are one up on me. But it’s lunchtime, I’m hungry, it’s Sunday as well, I’m feeling a slight loss of heart. And I’ve not yet read yesterday’s paper... Tomorrow I’ll make a fresh start. George Liddell

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Miranda Krestovnikoff with her ‘strange objects’ stall, which fascinated youngsters

Village fete’s a winner despite competition! by Ros Anstey Despite the World Cup being broadcast on television at the same time, Compton Dando's annual village fete was another success, this year making a profit in excess of £3,000 for the village. The sum will be divided between the community association, St Mary’s Church and the village hall. Officially opening the fete this year was Miranda Krestovnikoff, who is a television presenter, diver, author and president of the RSPB. Miranda said: “The village fete was idyllic – not fazed by the heat, locals and visitors tried their hand at skittles, coconut shy, tombola and dropping 20 pence pieces through water onto a £5 note. “The highlight was the duck race – I was a bit worried at first, because the river looked little more than a trickle, but I needn’t have feared – it had been dammed near the village hall and the ducks (released with the damming) cascaded down in a torrent of yellow plastic as grown men in flip flops frantically tried to grab the winners. Such events are far more exciting to watch than England trying to play football! “I brought along an array

David Brunsskill running the Splat the Rat game of strange wild objects, from a shark jaw to a giraffe ankle bone, to try and test the local knowledge, and was impressed with the results. There are some keen wildlife enthusiasts out there who really know their stuff! “Aided by Pimms and ice cream, it was a wonderful afternoon – thank you, Compton Dando.” There were many stalls, including a Pimms bar, various games, bric-a-brac and various activities such as the old favourite fishing for a duck. There was also a tractor and classic car show, while the church tower was open for people who were energetic enough to tackle the stairs.

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OUT AND ABOUT with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome

Walkers step back in time on flood route

wenty people turned up for the annual Walkers Are Welcome Keynsham in Bloom walk, this time to view a fair percentage of the offerings in this year’s Scarecrow Trail. We met, as usual, at the Memorial Park cafe, on Sunday, July 15, where Dawn Drury, co-organiser of the event and walk leader for the day, gave us advice on what to expect. As seems to be the case these days, the sun was shining as we set off on a three-mile walk around the town to see the displays. We marvelled at the ingenuity of the scarecrows on show, with some of us joining in the competition to pick the best exhibit. It was a good two-and-a-half hours later that we arrived at the finish. The previous Sunday there was a good turnout from the Keynsham Walkers are Welcome group to join the Flood Commemoration walk to Compton Dando and back, organ-

Walkers are Welcome, with some of the organisers – Ros Day, Linda and Mike Stone – receiving the award from council chair Clive Fricker.

Dates for the future

Sunday, August 5 10am – meet at the Fox & Hounds car park to catch the minibus to Eastwood Farm Open Space for a two-mile walk around the reserve. Sunday, September 2 Joining Bradford-on-Avon Walkers are Welcome for their walking festival. Details nearer the time.

Walkers Are Welcome members receive a town council grant ised by Keynsham Town Council. Led by Dawn again, along the way we listened to residents who gave personal accounts of their experiences during that tragic night, with Richard Dyson from Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society giving us background information. Fighting through fields of maize on the outward journey, the Compton

Inn was a welcome sight. The Space in Temple Street on Wednesday, July 18, was the venue for Keynsham Town Council Grant Awards ceremony, and the group were honoured to have been given £800 towards the cost of staging the next walking festival in April 2019. The photo shows Dave Johnson, the chair of Keynsham

Sunday, October 14 (Provisional) Joining the BBC Children in Need Countryfile Ramble. Details nearer the time. Sunday, December 16 The annual festive wreathmaking walk, with social event afterwards.

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Well, July certainly got off to a “blooming” and memorable start, when members of Keynsham Mencap were invited to put the finishing touches to the RHS Hampton Court Community Garden at Hampton Court. Barry, Suzie and Rebecca, assisted by Laura, Julie and Kristy, used their creative skills and planted up baskets which were used to decorate the upcycled bikes. Clare Hudson and Celia Wallace created and donated beautiful flowers made from used plastic bottles, which were also used to decorate the bikes. All in all, despite the early start and long journey, the Mencap team had a great day out and loved being part of the Community Garden. They were also treated to a pre-show tour. Jon Wheatley, garden designer, thanked them for their work and presented them with plants for their garden in Sherwood Close. It was wonderful to see them putting their skills to such good use. Mencap operations manager Laura Jefferies said: “It was a fantastic opportunity for our members to be involved in such a prestigious event, and to have people with learning disabilities represented is brilliant. Our group were made

to feel very welcome and this is an excellent example of how the people we support can be made to feel included within their community.” Rebecca, one of the adults with a learning disability, said: “It was fun helping to decorate the bikes. I liked learning about the different plants and learning their names. I think the display looked good.” The bikes received national TV coverage both on Gardeners’ World and Countryfile. Everyone who came to see the garden admired them and commented on what a great way it was to upcycle old bikes. They have since made it to the front cover of the RHS Grass Roots Community magazine. Emeelia, the bottle top Elver eel created by members of St Keyna Green Team and Gardening Club and Community at 67, was also a popular feature in the garden. Plastic Pete, Keynsham Plastic Re-Action’s educational scarecrow also made an appearance in the garden and proved to be an instant hit with everyone wanting to have their photo taken with him. Looking back at the TV coverage it was a great privilege for Keynsham to showcase our community and the work they had contributed to the garden. It was also good to see so many educational messages in relation to plastics.

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a show for the all-important visit of incidents involving scarecrows going walkabout. Plastic Pete caused quite a stir online when he went missing just a couple of days before judging. Thanks to social media he was found, looking a little worse for wear, on the morning of our judging. We appreciate this was seen by fun as some, but we would ask that the small minority bear in mind that our Bloom activities are designed for people to have fun and bring the community together. Sadly a second scarecrow appeared to have been deliberately taken and damaged.

Floral Art Festival

Keynsham in Bloom members welcome judges Jane Pagano and Michael Foy

Poppy Cascade

Volunteers lend a hand on the poppy cascade residents of Abbeyfield Keynsham, where the judges were shown around the residential gardens and met the residents and volunteers who tend the gardens. We also took the judges to see resident Clare Pollock, one of our Keynsham in Bloom garden competition winners. Michael congratulated Clare on her garden displays and commented that it was like a “mini Chelsea”. Jane congratulated us on a well organised tour, saying she’d had a lovely day and met so many inspirational people. Overall the judges were really impressed with what they saw, including the floral displays along the High

Street. They also liked our bottle top art mosaics, which are currently on display along the High Street. Our celebration lunch was well attended, with everyone being treated to a slice of cake to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Keynsham in Bloom. Fingers crossed now as we wait until October to see whether we have retained that all-important gold. Jane will be coming back to Keynsham in October to present our garden competition winners with their awards. We spent two days judging our own garden and community group entries and saw some wonderful displays.

The poppy cascade is now beginning to take shape – with more than 10,000 knitted poppies we still have a long way to go. Due to the structure and height of the tower, we are looking to install the cascade using a cherry picker device. However, we are restricted on funds and are sending out an appeal for a cherry picker and operative. If anyone can help, then please contact Keynsham in Bloom via the town council office at 15-17 Temple Street or on 0117 986 8683. Our last workshop attracted several helpers and we would like to thank Mary, Linda, Dawn, Sheila, Shirley, Pauline, Judith, Jennifer, Carole, Geri, Nigel and Ruth Hutchings and Dave and Julie Bodman for giving up their time on a Saturday to work on the cascade. Our next workshop is due to take place at Keynsham Royal British Legion on Saturday, August 4, 10am to 1pm, so if you have some time to spare please pop in – coffee and biscuits will be provided.

The Floral Art Festival was not supported as well as we would have liked. We had six entries in total, which were of a very high standard. Ruth Hutchings was named overall cup winner, while other entrants were Janet Gough second, Shirley Hobbs third, Celia Wallace and June Gerson Highly Commended and Christine Pidcock Commended. We are looking to run a similar event again next year. On a final note, I would like to thank everyone involved in this year’s Bloom activities, including all our volunteers, along with traders and Community at 67, who have been keeping the floral displays watered at Chandag, Queens Road and Holmoak. Also, thank you to a familiar face along the High Street – Mark Hacker, of M J Hacker Window Cleaning Services, who has taken on the responsibility of watering and maintaining our hanging baskets.

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Our scarecrow trail has got off to a great start with some amazing characters waiting to say hello. We hope you will all enjoy walking around and spotting them – we have decided to extend the trail through the school holidays. Sadly, there have been a couple

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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Understanding long-lost Keynsham Abbey

ast month, as part of the society’s programme of summer activities, 30 members visited Bristol Cathedral. There we had a most interesting tour, led by society treasurer Keith Norton, who is a guide at the cathedral. It is often not appreciated that the cathedral was built as Bristol Abbey and until the Dissolution of the Monasteries was run by the same religious order as Keynsham Abbey, so a knowledge of the former tells us much about the long-vanished establishment at Keynsham, regarding both its architecture and its operation. Keith has provided this summary of his commentary. Keynsham Abbey, founded in 1166/7, was under the rule of the Victorine order of Augustinian Canons. The Victorine order was based at the Abbey of St Victor in Paris and was noted for its strict rule and its scholarship and learning. The order in England tended to be limited to Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. The mother abbey in this country was at Wigmore, founded 1131, which was a centre of excellence in scholarship. Bristol was founded c1140 and Keynsham followed. Woodspring Priory, near Sandpoint, was in the order, and there was a dependency on Steepholm. Bristol Abbey became the cathedral in 1542 and its layout can give us clues as to how Keynsham may have looked. Canons were not monks as we mostly understand them but were ordained priests living a monastic life. This meant that the churches would have had many altars so that each canon had his own, so that he could celebrate Mass. They were dressed in the black habits of the Augustinian order. Blackfriars were also Augustinian and wore black but they worked in the community.

Very little remains of Keynsham Abbey – archaeology work is shown in progress in 1979 The Canons were more aloof and in Bristol at least were resented because of this. Both abbeys were built in late Romanesque (Norman) style and from the remains still left in Keynsham and in Bristol they had a similar floorplan. The church linked to a rectangular chapter house, with a great cloister to the south and then domestic buildings, dormitories, infirmaries, latrines, refectories, guest houses and, of course, the abbot’s residence. Because Bristol was fortunate with its patron family, the Berkeleys of Berkeley Castle, who funded rebuilding and enhancing up to the Dissolution, much was altered, but there is still some wonderful Romanesque work to see that gives an idea of what Keynsham would have resembled.

Examples are the lower part of the abbey gatehouse and an archway into what is now the school, the subcroft chapel and the magnificent chapter house, as well as the night stairs at the top of which is an original door. (Don’t be fooled by the date on it, 1667; it has been scientifically dated.) Also, small windows high up around the building can still be seen. Keynsham was less fortunate with its patron. The patronage lay with members of the royal family and their descendants and they seemed less interested in developing the building. The abbey was beset with legal issues and problems and does not have as much rebuilding and development, so the main body of the church remained Romanesque at the Dissolution.

Neither abbey appears to have been a noted centre of learning but three manuscripts from Bristol indicate beautiful workmanship. There is a missal in the Bristol Central Library old books collection and six pages of a temporale or service book currently on show at the M shed. An earlier psalter is in Czechoslovakia. These show great beauty of workmanship as do carvings from both abbeys.

This month’s history walk – Roman Heritage

A reminder that on Sunday, August 12, Roger Wilkes from the society will be leading a guided walk around Keynsham with the focus on our Roman Heritage. Meet by the café in the Memorial Park for a start at 2.30 pm. All are welcome and there is no charge.

From left: Bristol Cathedral today; the chapter house at Bristol Cathedral has been described as one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the world; part of the surviving cloister at Bristol Cathedral

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n WHAT’S ON August 4

n Join Saltford Walkers for a ninemile walk at Swineford, meeting at 9am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter. n Fundraising memorial day in memory of Luke Allen and Shane Wright at Somerdale Pavilion. The day kicks off at 10am with a football match involving both men’s friends, before a barbecue, raffle and auction in the afternoon. In aid of Great Western Air Ambulance Charity. n Keynsham Abbey is open to visitors, who are welcome to help a working party as they maintain the ruins, from 2pm. Email bristolhas@ gmail.com for more details.

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n Sunday afternoon tea for those who would like some good company and a chat over a cuppa, Saltford Hall, 2-4pm. n Dodington Parish Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 3pm to 5pm.

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Valley, meeting at 9.30am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter.

n Jelli Records presents Bashema and Jo Wise at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 3pm to 5pm.

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n Join Roger Wilkes of the Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society for a guided history walk around the town with the focus on our Roman Heritage. Meet by the café in the Memorial Park for a start at 2.30pm. No charge. n Bristol Concert Wind Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 2pm to 4pm.

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n Join Saltford Walkers for a twoand-a-half to three-mile walk at Newton St Loe, meeting at 9.30am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter. n Keynsham Abbey is open to visitors, who are welcome to help a working party as they maintain the ruins, from 2pm. Email bristolhas@ gmail.com for more details.

n Keynsham Royal British Legion Women’s Section hosts a cream tea afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. All welcome upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. £4.50 per person. Proceeds to the Poppy Appeal.

n Saltford Cinema screens The Greatest Showman (PG) at Saltford Hall. Doors at 6.45pm, film screening from 7.30pm. A fully licensed bar will be available along with ice cream.

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n Grand opening of new facilities at St Michael’s Church, Burnett. Bishop Ruth open the facilities at 2.30pm with a short service, followed by cream teas at Whitson Lodge, Burnett from 3-5pm. Entry includes tea at £5 per head. Book stall and raffle. All are welcome.

n Keynsham Farmers’ Market at Market Walk, 9am to 1pm. Local produce and goods, see www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk n Join Saltford Walkers for a six-mile walk in the Chew

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n Crafty Coffee Morning, 10am to 12.30pm, in the Parish Hall beside St John’s Church, Keynsham. Crafts including cards, pottery, gifts, pictures, buttons and jewellery. Delicious homemade cakes, books and bric-a-brac. For more information, contact the Parish Office on 0117 9863354. n Keynsham Abbey is open to visitors, who are welcome to help a working party as they maintain the ruins, from 2pm. Email bristolhas@ gmail.com for more details. n Scotch Bonnet Supper Club at Temple Street Canteen, Keynsham, 7pm. Resident foodie and Temple Street team member David will be serving up a delicious curry at the first supper club of autumn. Tickets and further details available soon.

September 4 in Pilates Mat classes for all abilities starting at Queen Charlton Village Hall. Seven-week course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Tuesday 9.30am – Beginners and 10.30am – Improvers. Thursday 6.30pm – Beginners and 7.30pm – Improvers. To book call Elena on 07732 246866 or email elena@ vitalpilates.co.uk, www.vitalpilates. co.uk

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n Why not drop into Victoria Methodist Church on the High Street for a coffee or tea break, where you will receive a warm welcome. We are open every morning, Monday to Saturday, from 10am to noon. Pop in – we would love to see you.

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n Free gentle 30-minute walk for over 55s. Meet outside Keynsham Methodist Church, 10am, for a gentle walk followed by refreshments. Suitable for those that haven’t exercised in a while! Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third

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Regular events Please inform us if there are any changes to your regular event, such as cancellation or changes in time, venue or contact details. Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission free for members or £4 for visitors. n A new WI for Saltford. Come and find out what WI can offer. Enjoy friendship, activities, talks outings and much more. We look forward to meeting you on the third Monday of the month at 10am in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall. Call Maureen on 0117 937 4108. n Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. Tel Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com 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 5-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills new members are welcome. Call Dave Vickery on 0117 986 8331. n Art class at 10am to noon in the Fear Hall, Keynsham, alternate Mondays. Small friendly group, all abilities, with experienced teacher. £5.50 per session. Call 07784 839781 for more information. n Pilates for backs, 5.45pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415.

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n WHAT’S ON n Cardio Fit, high energy aerobics, St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford, 7.40pm. Call 07903 367887 to book a class. n Short mat bowls. Learn to play with a really friendly mixed club at The Fear Hall, High Street Keynsham on Mondays, 1.30 to 4pm. September to May. Everyone welcome. Ring Alma on 0117 986 4014 or just turn up. n Keynsham Methodist Church Victoria Women’s Guild. We are a friendly group of older ladies who enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, a relaxed programme of talks, fun, quizzes, and occasionally lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For details, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408. n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members welcome, call 0117 9609446 or visit www. keynshamlions.org.uk. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, meets at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leader Ben Collings is an ex-music student from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for information.

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all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session, contact Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040, email emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10am to noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets at 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495.

Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/ demonstrators a year. Come and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

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n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions are free. ln Pilates Mat classes for all abilities starting Queen Charlton Village Hall. Seven-week course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Tuesday 9.30am – Beginners and 10.30am – Improvers. To book call Elena on 07732 246866 or email elena@ vitalpilates.co.uk, www.vitalpilates. co.uk n Age UK B&NES hosts Tai Chi at Victoria Methodist Church, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £4. To join, contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Age UK B&NES Cook & Eat sessions (alternate weeks when running), 10.30am to 12.30pm, Community at 67, Queens Road, £5 per session. Contact Ketyn

Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk for dates. n Keynsham Writers is a small, friendly support group for people who have day jobs. We’re open to any type of writing, but particularly novelists serious about one day getting published. Generally the group meets on Tuesdays, sometimes other days for “quiet writing”. For the latest dates and times, we encourage members to check the Keynsham Writers Facebook page. Location is Bonzo Lounge, usually to the left of the bar unless otherwise stated. n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.30am to 12.15pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Age UK B&NES Book Club Meets on the last Tuesday of the month,10am to 11.30am at Keynsham Library, donation £3. Details from Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk Turn to Page 36

n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Contact Jenny for more details on 0117 961 3327.

n Keynsham Creative Writers meet at Keynsham Baptist Church 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. For more information contact George on 0117 914 8654 or george. liddell@blueyonder.co.uk.

n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasionalspeakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends.

n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of

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.

August n St Mary’s Church in Compton Dando will be celebrating everything August at its weekly afternoon teas this month. Volunteers are serving up refreshments from 2pm to 5pm every Sunday in August, including during the bank holiday weekend, alongside an exhibition that looks at the month of August and everything it has to offer. Tarran Price and Steve Bailey are pictured serving homemade cakes in the church.

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l From Page 35 n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for more details.

n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over65s, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Just drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme,

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every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am.

n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street.

n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events.

n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For details, contact Sue on 07979 740702.

n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk.

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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 goes on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. 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 Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659. 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

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Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. 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. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014.

Wednesday ln Improvers yoga and meditation with Sandhya, 6pm. Classes help you improve your health and wellbeing. Suitable for those with six months’ yoga practice or if you consider yourself physically fit. Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street (next to HSBC bank). www. yogakeynsham.com, 07789 880 415, info@yogakeynsham.com n Short mat bowling at Wellsway School sports centre, 7pm to 10pm. All year round, everyone welcome. First three sessions are free. ln Pilates for backs/for the more mature, 12pm. Small group suitable for beginners with non-specific back pain, chronic back pain, herniated discs and more. Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street (next to HSBC bank). www. yogakeynsham.com, 07789 880 415, info@yogakeynsham.com n Move It or Lose It exercise classes, run by Age UK B&NES and led by physical training instructor Mike Spiring, at Keynsham Scout HQ, Ashton Way, £4. To join contact

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n WHAT’S ON Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk

n Fitness for all abilities 10am, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. Tel Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, variable programme, often leaving around 10am. Cost is £18 per year, which allows you to go out with any of the walking groups in the area. Contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk for details. n Cardio Fit, high energy aerobics, St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford, 9.15am. Call 07903 367887 to book a class. n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £3.60 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir. org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. See Tuesday’s entry for details. n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is

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free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. 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, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 for more information. n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.

Thursday ln Pilates Mat classes for all abilities starting Queen Charlton Village Hall. Seven-week course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Thursday 6.30pm – Beginners and 7.30pm – Improvers. To book call Elena 07732 246866 or email elena@ vitalpilates.co.uk, www.vitalpilates. co.uk

second and fourth Thursday of each month, 10.30am to noon. Free entry. Open to all who have been diagnosed with dementia, with a carer if needed. Details from Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance on 0117 983 7923.

Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304.

n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. Contact Joan on 01761453169.

n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Call Anais Hall on 07545 391659.

n Come and listen to stories and rhymes for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co. uk

n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Frances on 01225 873773.

n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Jill on 01761 470773 for more information.

Friday n Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. Tel Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com

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 Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719.

n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on

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n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free.

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n Walking football for over-50s is back after the winter break, 8-9pm, AJN Stadium, Keynsham. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Music For The Mind at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on the

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n WHAT’S ON l From Page 37 of the Fifties onwards. You don’t have to be able to sing, just love music! Keynsham Goldies sessions take place at The Key Centre on the second and last Friday of every month from 2-3pm. Saltford Goldies session takes place at Saltford Hall on the third Friday of every month from 2-3pm. £2 voluntary donation to attend. n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information contact the church on 0117 986 3112. n 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,

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n Free Turn Up and Play Football Sessions for children aged between five and 16 with physical, sensory and learning difficulties, 9am to10am at Keynsham Town FC. Contact Martin for more details on 07754 543719.

weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www.saltandsham.co.uk for more details. n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008.

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t was a beautiful day for a stroll around the 20-acre gardens of Camerton Court created by Ken Biggs. The garden contains some very old trees, a man-made lake, an Italian garden and a Japanese garden. The house is privately owned by the Biggs family and is not open to the public, although we finished our visit with tea and cake in the Orangery. Soon after, Keynsham WI were pleased to welcome Penny Smith, a member of Wraxall WI.

Penny has completed various courses at Denman WI College in various crafts and is also a judge of jams and preserves. Penny demonstrated how to make a very attractive necklace using seven buttons. She brought along with her a wonderful supply of pretty buttons for us to choose from. Around 30 people joined in and, assisted by Penny, with much wire-twisting and patience, created many different and colourful necklaces.

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BACK TO NATURE with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group

Shedding light on shadowy world of bats

n early Saturday in July saw 21 members of Avon Wildlife Trust’s Keynsham group enjoying a unique wildlife experience at an extraordinary venue in the beautiful South Cotswolds, writes chairman Dave Sage. We were given a special insight into Woodchester Mansion, near Stroud, and its bats by volunteer Ray Canham, as a followup to his talk to the group last year. Built in 1869 by shipowner William Leigh, the magnificent mansion house was never occupied as he ran out of money to complete it! It is now owned by Stroud District Council and leased by a charity called the Woodchester Mansion Trust, whose members work hard to maintain the building, open it to the public and promote ongoing restoration work. Alongside this, the Gloucester Bat Group and Bristol University’s Roger Ransome monitor, protect and educate about the resident populations of lesser and greater horseshoe bats in the roof spaces (and other parts of the mansion!). Roger has been studying these bats since 1959, so it will be his 60th anniversary next year. This is an incredible longitudinal study and not surprisingly Roger is now an international authority on these bats, having published a number of scientific papers and a book on their life cycle and behaviour. Individual greater horseshoe bats are ringed each year, so that their distribution can be monitored. Although most don’t move much further than the caves in the

Top: exploring the artificial lakes at Woodchester; the mansion house, above right; Ray Canham tells the group about its resident bats, left ecology of these unique flying Forest of Dean, one individual mammals. Lesser horseshoe bats was found as far away as South are the size of a plum and weigh Dorset! 5g (the same as a 20p piece!), Most of our visit was spent in a while their greater cousins are special viewing room, where two the size of a pear, weighing in at large television monitors display 20g. Normally nocturnal, during the tracking of the two populations the warmer months they hunt using special infra-red night-vision night-flying insects, including cameras which are controlled moths. In common with other bat by remote joysticks and cause species, they use echolocation to negligible disturbance to the bats. catch their prey, sending out highRay explained some of the

frequency “clicks” at high volume through their noses, and pick up reflections from prey using their large, sensitive ears. They hibernate during colder months, shutting down their metabolism to minimise the need for food reserves. They mate in September or October but the females are able to delay egg fertilisation for when conditions are favourable for their “pups” to be born in June and July. Currently there are 368 lesser and 116 greater horseshoe bats in residence, with 143 and six pups respectively, the latter likely to increase soon, although the hot dry weather is not ideal for their insect prey. Within a few weeks babies will fly off and fend for themselves. After Ray’s talk, members enjoyed a picnic or café-bought lunch, followed by a very pleasant walk down wooded Woodchester valley to the artificial lakes, where there was plenty of shade to protect us from the hot sun. We identified a number of butterflies, including ringlet, meadow brown, gatekeeper, marbled white and a silver-washed fritillary, along with mallard, moorhen, tufted duck and a brief glimpse of a beautiful kingfisher darting along the lake. A very memorable way to end a fantastic summer season of walks, with special thanks to Liz Wintle for her brilliant organisation of all the trips. Our next event – after a well-earned summer break – is river dipping at Dapps Hill bridge, in early October.

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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library

his month’s review is being taken over by children’s fiction as Keynsham Library celebrates the national summer reading scheme. Your challenge, if you accept, is to read six books over the summer holiday. Come into your local library and sign up for your reading pack. The title this year is Mischief Makers and is set in Beanotown where Dennis, Gnasher and their buddies are on the trail of buried treasure. It is up to you to help them find it. Choose an audio book, story book, joke books or fact books – they all count. Enjoy the summer with this challenge and here are some books to start you off.

Children’s Fiction

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl A real children’s classic. Join Charlie Bucket and his search for a Golden Ticket which will gain him entrance into the most amazing place in the world – Mr Willy Wonka’s enormous chocolate factory. Only five lucky winners can go through those great iron gates and marvel at all the marvellous things that Mr Wonka creates. Will Charlie be one of the lucky ones? If he succeeds what amazing sights will he see and who exactly are the Oompa-Loompas? This is a classic tale and a great introduction into the crazy world of Roald Dahl. Stunt Double: Jungle Curse by Tamsin Cooke An excellent adventure story that

races along. Meet Finn, a fearless stunt double working in the movies. He is in Thailand working on the latest blockbuster starring Rio Dinoni but everything seems to be going wrong. Stunt after stunt, there are smashes and crashes. Can the set really be cursed? Or are there too many secrets on set that are causing all the problems? Read on and discover the exciting life of Finlay Gibson. The Monstrous Child by Francesa Simon The Monstrous Child was shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards in 2016, and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017. Written by the author of Horrid Henry, Francesca Simon recreates the Viking beliefs from a completely different point of view: an autobiography from the perspective of Hel, Goddess of the Underworld. This is Francesca Simon’s first teenage fiction book. It is tremendously good. I enjoyed it immensely. A wonderful storyline, giving you an alternative outlook on the Viking gods of Asgard as well. Reviewed by Erin Conlon, 11 Shadow Study by Maria V Snyder Shadow Study is an epic followon from Fire Study. It is Maria V Snyder’s fourth book in the

amazing Chronicle of Ixia Series. Yelena struggles to untangle a web of mysteries unfolding in the city of Ixia. Can she succeed, even when her magic has mysteriously disappeared? I loved it! A thrilling rollercoaster of a book, you will find it impossible to put down. Snyder leaves you desperate for more! Reviewed by Erin Conlon, 11 Ladybird Ladybird by Vivia French As part of the Early Reader series, join Mrs Ladybird. She has gone shopping but she has forgotten her purse – oh no! Help the five little ladybirds to find their mum in time for their tea, too – will it be yummy iced cake or berry jam? This is a delightful book for all of those who are more independent readers. Rosie the Honey Bear Fairy by Daisy Meadows The Rainbow Magic Fairy books are immensely popular. There are so many fairy books to look at and read. In this book we meet Kirsty and Rachel, who are staying at Wild Woods nature

reserve. Their week is nearly over but before they leave they have to help Rosie the Honey Bear Fairy get her special magical keyring back from the naughty goblin Jack Frost. If they can’t then Billy the bear cub gets whisked off to the Ice Lord’s zoo! Join them on their adventures.

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Women in Sports: Fifty Fearless Athletes who Played to Win by Rachel Ignotofsky From the series of Women in … this book celebrates the success of tough, bold women in sport from Serena Williams and Clare Balding to lesser known figures such as Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel. Beautifully illustrated, it highlights 50 sportswomen from the 1800s to today and includes facts and figures regarding pay, women’s teams and record breakers. A really interesting, inspiring book.

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A team of barbers from Keynsham are pulling on their running shoes in aid of a charity launched by a long-term customer. The group, from Blades Barbers in the High Street, are running the revived Keynsham 10k in October and aim to raise £1,000 for Made a Mark. The charity was set up by the family of Mark Knapp, a young father who died suddenly from an aortic dissection in February, leaving behind his wife and two children aged two and four. Mark’s brother is a regular customer at Blades and the team have decided to help the new charity raise the funds it needs to be registered and eventually reach its goal of purchasing a holiday home to provide holidays for bereaved families. Blades manager Helen Walker will be running with fellow barbers Enza Evans and Zoe Shepherd while colleague Hayley

White provides admin and fundraising support. Helen said: “It’s great they have brought back the Keynsham 10k and it was Enza’s idea to run it as a group to support this cause. We will all run the course together and see it through to the end as a team.” As a warm-up, Helen, who is a keen long-distance runner, is also taking part in an ultra-marathon the week before. Raising money for the same cause, she will run 30 miles on a route around the edge of Bristol as part of The Green Man Ultra on September 29. Anyone who would like to donate to the Blades team can go online to www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/makeamark The Keynsham 10k is returning after a five-year gap on October 7 – find out more at www.fullonsport.com/event/ keynsham10k/profile

Rotary club welcomes Roger as president Retiring Keynsham Rotary Club president Norman James has handed over the Collar of Office to Roger Spooner, who will be at the helm for the next 12 months. In his retiring comments, Norman outlined achievements in his year, thanked his team and all club members and their partners for their enthusiastic support and wished Roger every success for his year in office. Roger responded by thanking Norman for his stewardship of the club and said he hoped to emulate the success of his predecessor in making his year interesting and, above all, enjoyable.

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Cycle, walk or push – just get involved! People are being invited to sign up for a sponsored event that will see fundraisers making their way along the Bristol and Bath cycle path – whether on foot, pedal-powered or with a push! Keynsham and District Mencap Society is holding its annual sponsored cycle, walk and wheelchair push on Sunday, September 16.

From 10.30am, people will set off from the Bird in Hand pub in Saltford to achieve their own personal targets before everyone meets up again for a buffet lunch at 12.30pm back at the Bird in Hand. Contact Amanda on 0117 986 5659 or amanda@keynsham mencap.org.uk for registration packs and sponsorship forms.

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Litter louts could be left counting the cost as tough new fines introduced Dropping litter in Keynsham or Saltford could cost the culprit £150 under tough new rules introduced by Bath and North East Somerset Council. From this summer, people who are caught littering, flytipping or dumping household rubbish by public bins across the B&NES district will be issued with a fixed penalty notice. Dropping rubbish, including cigarette butts, will incur a fine of £150, while fly-tipping or dumping household or business rubbish will incur a £400 penalty – or up to £50,000 on conviction in a court. Councillor Bob Goodman, cabinet member for development and neighbourhoods, said: “Our message could not be clearer – we are watching and when we catch you dropping litter you will get a fixed penalty fine of £150. If you are caught fly-tipping then it is £400 and if you fail to pay that then you could end up with a court fine of up to £50,000. “It really isn’t difficult to find a bin and dispose of your litter and if the bin is full then take your rubbish home and recycle it or put it in the general waste. Bath and North East Somerset is a beautiful place and we want residents and visitors to make sure it isn’t spoiled by fly-tipped rubbish and litter.” Posters and stickers publicising the new fines are being displayed on council bins across the area. The new regime

Councillor Bob Goodman and Enrique Roman, environmental enforcement officer, with one of the new posters has been introduced following a change in the law, which said from April 1 all enforcement agencies can issue the maximum fines for littering and fly-tipping. The change also means that registered owners of vehicles can be fined for littering carried out by their passengers. Money from fixed penalty notices is kept by the council to help cover the costs of enforcing and clearing up litter. If a public bin is full, it can be reported at fix.bathnes.gov.uk, quoting the bin location number, or call 01225 394041 or visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/reportit

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A montage produced by Keynsham Town Council of this year’s grants recipients at the presentation evening

Council hands out £20,000 in grants to help local groups achieve their goals More than £20,000 has been handed to community groups and charities to help them continue to benefit the people of Keynsham. Keynsham Town Council awarded grants of up to £1,000 to more than 30 organisations at its annual presentation evening on July 18 at The Space.

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Volunteers needed to share their hobbies A charity that pairs people affected by dementia with volunteers based on shared hobbies or interests is urgently looking for more people to get involved in the Keynsham area. Alzheimer’s Society’s Side by Side aims to reconnect people living with dementia with their communities and favourite pastimes. The initiative was designed in response to Alzheimer’s Society research that shows people with dementia are more at risk of loneliness than the general population – with a third of people reporting that they have lost friends since their diagnosis. Side by Side uses a new approach by matching people through their shared interests and it has proved so popular with people living with dementia that the charity is urgently calling on more volunteers to be paired up. Pairs might join a local club, go to the football, or just go for a stroll in the park, for example.

Side by Side pairs people with dementia and volunteers based on shared hobbies such as pool – the service needs more volunteers in Keynsham Mary-Jane King, Alzheimer’s Society Side by Side coordinator, said: “Loneliness is a real problem for people with dementia, yet we know that one of the most important things for those affected is to remain part of their community and continue to do the things they love – from going shopping to enjoying a local football match. “Our Side by Side service in

Keynsham, offering one-to-one support, is an essential step to making this a reality. By 2021, one million people will be living with the condition, so it’s vital that we all unite against dementia and do what we can to make a meaningful difference, such as becoming a volunteer.” Current Side by Side volunteers have reported that they have gained and shared

skills, developed new friendships and even enhanced their CV as a result of participating in the service. Side by Side is designed to be flexible so that anyone can sign up – a telephone service is also available so people with limited time can also volunteer. Anyone interested in becoming a Side by Side volunteer or who would like to access the service can visit alzheimers.org.uk/ sidebysidevolunteer, email sidebysidebath@alzheimers.org. uk or call 01225 396678. Information and practical guidance to help understand dementia, cope with day-today challenges and prepare for the future is available from the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Support Service in Bath and North East Somerset by emailing bath@alzheimers.org.uk or calling 01225 396678. Side by Side is is supported by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

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Volunteer-run hub celebrates a year of achievements Volunteers at Keynsham’s Community at 67 have helped local people claim £17,000 in benefits they were eligible for in what has been a successful year for the team. The charity, based in the former post office in Queens Road, recently held its annual general meeting and released its annual report. The volunteer-run community hub is the venue for many activities and services including benefit advice sessions, an internet café, a coffee and craft group, Keynsham Town Community Radio, games nights and Mandy’s Kitchen, a lunch club held every Friday. It is also used by other organisations

to offer services, such as Community Learning and Sirona Care and Health. The centre also provides services for children, including a Maths Club, and this year launched a coding club and a youth café. Chair of trustees Christina Smith said: “It has been a very busy yet exciting year. We are very grateful to everyone who supports Community at 67 through attending events and our great band of volunteers who give of their time so willingly.” Plans for the coming year include developing activities for young people, agreeing a new lease with Curo and resolving some of the building issues,

Children attending Maths Club at Community at 67 developing arts projects in the centre and securing more longterm funding. The charity is seeking new volunteers and for people to join either the trustees or the

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n OBITUARY George Everard

family survived the Blitz in Bath. Following in his father’s footsteps George trained as a physics and maths teacher, going on to teach at Speedwell, Broadlands and The Grange for 44 years in total. He retired to County Cork with his wife Una to whom he was

ormer Broadlands School teacher George Everard was born in 1932 in Nelson, Lancashire. He was one of three brothers, two of whom were teachers and one a consultant orthodontist. As a child his

married for 51 years. They had two daughters, Eileen and Fiona, and one son, George. He also leaves behind six grandchildren. George died suddenly on July 21 in Cork University Hospital surrounded by his family. He had a passion for fast motorbikes and attended St Dunstan’s Church when he visited

Keynsham and was well liked in the parish. He was very organised and in typical George style planned his own funeral. Such was his love of teaching he dedicated a piece of music to all the children he had taught. He will be sorely missed by all of his family and friends, both in Keynsham and Ireland.

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Chicks visit hospice to hand over £2,600 A group of fundraisers who have knitted more than 3,000 Easter chicks for charity got to see how the money they have raised is helping a local hospice. Members of the Keynsham Chicks visited Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm site for a tour and to hand over a cheque for £2,600. The knitted chicks are stuffed with a Cadbury Crème Egg and sold and the group, led by Margaret Thomas, has raised more than £6,400 in two years.

CHSW fundraising assistant Emma Parker said: “Margaret has encouraged local community groups to help her with the knitting and we were lucky to have many of them visit CHSW’s Charlton Farm to present us with a cheque.” The knitting group visited Charlton Farm on one of its open days where they were given a tour of the hospice and could see for themselves how their fundraising helps local families whose children are not expected to live to adulthood.

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Book Keeper Required to oversee the Charity’s accounting. Daily banking, record keeping, preparing budgets and monthly reports for the trustees. Weds/Thurs/Fri AM Keynsham 12 hours per week @ £11.00 per hour Accuracy and attention to detail essential. Experience of Sage Accounting strongly preferred. Application forms available at www.keynshammencap.org.uk or request one by emailing jane@keynshammencap.org.uk or calling 0117 9865659. Keynsham & District Mencap Society Registered Charity No.275561

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ELM TREE HOUSE is recruiting SUPPORT WORKERS and SENIOR SUPPORT WORKERS Want to work with amazing, unique individuals who never cease to amaze with their humour, progress and ability to make you smile? Elm Tree House, a CQC rated ‘Good’ home supports adults with learning disabilities and associated physical and mental health conditions including dementia, diabetes, bi-polar and dysphagia. 8 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR Get in touch to find out more.. About our Support Worker posts, you can:  Call 0117 986 7791  Email geraldineleavy@priorygroup.com  Visit jobs.priorygroup.com and search “Elm Tree” A REAL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR EVERYONE WE SUPPORT

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August, 2018

n NEWS

Local plants surviving and even thriving in heatwave The Woodland Trust has raised concerns about signs of early ripening wild berries across the UK – and blackberry-laden hedgerows can certainly be seen in and around Keynsham. The charity says it fears the recent dry, hot weather could “spell danger” for this year’s crop and the animals that feed on the berries. Reported sightings of blackberries came in two weeks earlier than the usual first sightings and a whole two months before the average of August 27, it said. But Keynsham forager Chris Westgate, who owns foraged food producer Heavenly Hedgerows, says blackberries at this time of year are not an unusual sight. Her blackberry-picking season always begins before the school holidays collecting large fruits in Kingswood, before the first “true blackberries” appear at the end of September or early October. “These are small, tasty and hard to pick,” she said. “They always ripen much later and there are loads around this year. “There are hundreds of types of blackberry, so we’re talking many kinds and I would not say that I have seen any that indicate any signs of autumn in this sunbleached landscape. “The long winter and late cold and snow doesn't seem to have deterred them and they are fruiting nicely. The extra hours of sun may well mean they ripen earlier than usual, but I can't see either

Some wild flowers are thriving in the heat, such these wild sweet peas spotted by Chris Westgate the cold or the unusual heat has done any damage.” The trust says it is concerned a lack of water could lead to smaller berries or cause them to drop, leaving less food for migratory birds arriving in October. Chris said while elderberry and rosehips seemed to be doing well, blackthorn (sloe) were looking very thirsty in the heat. “If you go along the Keynsham bypass you'll see some sad-looking hedgerow. From the roots up they are brown, but the tops are green and the fruit looks good as do apples and plums, even though the trees themselves look terrible. “Most hedgerows these days were planted many years ago, so are deep-rooted and able to withstand this heat. Some hedgerow plants will suffer and you will lose some in this glorious summer. But for the most part I think they are coping much better than

Personal Assistants/Carers wanted For young independent disabled lady in the Whitchurch area. I require help with personal care, daily living including cooking and domestic tasks, and travel to appointments and social activities. An interest in animals preferred. Able to drive an automatic car; no more than 3 points on licence. Pay: £10.00 per hour, paid four weekly. Looking for someone who can work Monday evening, Wednesday morning, plus 8-hour shifts Saturday and Sunday. Some flexibility required – hours and holiday cover to be discussed at interview. For an application form call WECIL Ltd on 0117 947 9911 and quote ref. BFW17785

they do in those long summers of cold and rain that I have spent a good many years camping in.” Dr Kate Lewthwaite, citizen science manager for the Woodland Trust, is urging people to help the trust monitor seasonal changes by reporting sightings of natural events during the year. She said: “It may be the height of summer, but because of the recent weather, we’re already anticipating signs of autumn. Although we’ve only had a small number of berry records so far, the heatwave will only encourage more fruit to ripen, and leaves on trees may also start to change colour. “Given the implications this may have for the berry crop and other species in general, we would urge the public to report the first seasonal events they see to Nature’s Calendar.” Find out more at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Residents urged to look at energy deals Residents in Keynsham and Saltford are being urged to consider making the switch to one of two new energy tariffs under a new scheme called Our Power in B&NES. Bath and North East Somerset Council has announced it is supporting supplier Our Power as it offers consumers the chance to swap to renewable electricity or to a new tariff designed to offer a better deal to householders with dual fuel pre-payment meters. The Our Local Green Energy tariff provides 100 per cent renewable electricity as part of a dual fuel offer with gas. It offers locally generated renewable energy to residents through a collaboration with local community business Bath & West Community Energy. Councillor Mark Shelford, cabinet member for transport and environment, became the first at the council to switch to the green energy tariff last month. Councillor Shelford said: “I wanted to be the first person at the council to sign up for the green tariff because it supports the council’s objectives of tackling fuel poverty and supporting renewable energy in the district. When I put the kettle on or switch on a light it will be with energy that is locally-generated and from a not-for-profit supplier.” The second tariff is called Our Fairer Energy, which is currently among the cheapest tariffs available on the market for dual fuel pre-payment meter customers. B&NES residents can visit https://our-power.co.uk/bathnes or call Our Power on 0808 189 3085 to find out more.

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August, 2018

n SPORT

Euan sets a course for School Games A young Keynsham cyclist will be representing the South of England when the 2018 UK School Games – described as a mini-Olympics – get under way at the end of August. Euan Taylor, who will be in Year 11 at Wellsway School after the summer break, will compete in the cycling road and track events at the contest, which is taking place at Loughborough University from August 30 to September 2. Euan, who cycles for Bathbased Avid Sport, will join more than 1,400 other talented young athletes competing across 11 sports, including disability sections. Euan’s family are no strangers to cheering on the

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School Games competitors as sisters Bethany and Sophie have previously taken part, also representing the South of England in cycling categories. Bethany has just secured the 2018 Ladies Cotswold League series. Competing in four of the six rounds she won two and finished second and third in the other two. Riding for the Bianchi Dama team, Bethany and her fellow riders have challenged a number of full-time professional teams across the domestic UK season. Having received an invitation to race at a top-level international event on the continent, they are all now in training for the UCI Lotto Belgium Tour in September.

Tennis club serves up summer of activity It has been a great summer for tennis and Saltford Tennis Club gave people the chance to have a go themselves at an open day in July, with free taster coaching sessions and access to the courts, writes our correspondent. If you missed the event and are feeling inspired after watching Wimbledon, look at our website (www.saltfordtennisclub. co.uk) to find out more information about coaching, booking courts and becoming a member, or come and talk to us on a Tuesday or Thursday evening when we have social club nights. You can also come with your racquet and have a game or two with us before joining. At another event we provided tennis and softball to 16 children as part of the Keynsham Lions’ barbecue evening at Saltford Hall. The 16 children were from Belarus and were staying in Bristol for a month with host families through the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline charity. This charity has been running for about 30 years and was set up following the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986. Both the children and volunteers had a great evening of fun and exercise. The website www.ccll.org.uk/ bristol has more information and photos of their stay in Bristol.

Children from Belarus at Saltford Tennis Club

We are now looking forward to the coaching programme starting on Monday, September 3, provided by TeamBath Tennis from University of Bath on our courts in Saltford. It covers minis, juniors and adults for all level of abilities.

Coaching is on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. To get more information on any coaching sessions, please ring Dillon Slade on 01225 384247 or email tennis@ teambath.com We are delighted to announce

that we have just received a National Lottery grant, which will support us to provide a new coaching programme in local schools and to widen our programme in Saltford. We will announce more details in September.

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August, 2018

SPORT

Mencap FC end league season on a high A Keynsham football club is celebrating successes on and off the pitch as members prepare for next season. Keynsham Mencap FC’s B team stormed to victory in their Somerset FA Ability Counts League final at Strode College, winning the cup for Division 3. Meanwhile the A team gained enough points to move up to third position in Division 2 and the day ended with cup and medal presentations for the players followed by a celebratory meal at the Brassmill. A spokesperson for Keynsham and District Mencap Society said: “Huge thanks go to the coaches and volunteers for everything they do to support the players, including organising the league paperwork, driving the minibus, washing the kit, and storing equipment. It wouldn’t happen without you! Well done to all the players for a great season.” The club currently has 31 members, including three female players, and next season will be launching a C team as numbers grow. Meanwhile, the club has also received FA Charter Standard accreditation in recognition of the way it is run and its focus on safeguarding, quality coaching and implementing the Respect programme, which aims to ensure the sport is inclusive. Keynsham Mencap FC enables members aged 16 and over to enjoy playing football and improve their skills. It launched 10 years ago and the teams

meet every Tuesday evening for training. Keynsham Mencap’s spokesperson added: “Players don’t need any football skills or knowledge of the game to join football club, just a willingness to get involved and a positive attitude. “Taking part in regular sport and exercise helps to build the self-confidence and physical fitness of the club members.” With a new team launching next season, Keynsham Mencap FC is keen to hear from anyone who would like to offer sponsorship – email laura@keynsham mencap.org.uk

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August, 2018

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Rookies make their mark in first season First year players made a big impact in the Bats’ 38-12 victory over the St Austell Claycutters in August, writes our correspondent. Jon Brownhill, Adam Weavers, Josh Williams-Trim and Charlie Taylor got 10 hits and scored nine runs between them as the Bats piled on the runs from the start on August 22. Nerius Tamosiunas and Tom Rowe both hit home runs as the team compiled 39 hits while stealing 13 bases. Tamosiunas also pitched six tight innings striking out 11 Claycutters on a hot afternoon in Fowey. Defensively the Bats were on form, with first baseman Paul Carter taking good catches and making vital plays. “It was an important game for us and meant that we have kept

pressure on the Muskets at the top of the conference,” said Bats manager Keith Weinberg. “All the guys who are playing their first season played really well and their hard work at training is paying off.” The Bats were due to host the Plymouth Mariners at Somerdale Pavilion on July 29, while the Badgers were due to travel to Stourbridge to take on the Titans. Both games were rained off, however. On Sunday, August 5, the Bats travel to Exeter to play the Spitfires while the Badgers are due to play the Leicester Blue Sox at Somerdale. Share news from your team or sports club with us at news@keynshamvoice.co.uk or call 07887 561567

Bristol Bats rookies who starred in the victory over St Austell Claycutters, from left to right, Jon Brownhill, Adam Weavers and Josh Williams-Trim, with Charlie Taylor, front

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August, 2018

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Ks to resume their push for promotion

hard and cracked grass pitches. Keynsham’s league position last season has once again earned them a place in the FA Cup. The road to Wembley begins with a tough-looking visit to South West Peninsula side Bodmin Town on Saturday, August 11. Off the pitch, the club

have renewed their existing sponsorship deals with Smart Computers, The Old Bank and KitCo. A warm welcome has also been given to a major new sponsor, local firm RJ Scaffolding. Club secretary Julian French said: “In times of ever-increasing

running costs, sponsorship both from companies and individuals alike is the lifeblood of a club like Keynsham Town and these deals are massive in helping our club survive and move forwards. “We are also giving our fans the opportunity to pick their favourite Keynsham Town player and get some great benefits through a season-long sponsorship for a one-off payment of £25. This sponsorship runs throughout the 2018/19 season, and includes your name and/or business name located alongside the player profile within our match-day programme, confirmation of your sponsorship on the official club website http://keynshamtownfc. net and on Facebook and Twitter, plus the chance to attend our Sponsors’ Evening at the end of the season. We also have several other sponsorship packages available throughout the season.” If you are interested, contact Julian French at jules1233@live. com or on 07814 609853. After the club’s average home league attendance rose from 100 to 126 last season, chairman Malcolm Trainer said: “I would urge Keynsham locals to come and cheer on their community team. Admission costs just £6 for adults and £3 for concessions, including a free match programme. There is a fully licensed bar in the clubhouse, as well as a wide range of food and refreshments available from our tea hut. You will be assured of a warm welcome and hopefully will see enough to make you want to return”. Season tickets for the club’s home league games are available for £60 (adults) and £40 (over65s) – contact Julian French if you want to buy one. Keep an eye out for an update on how the season has started in the September issue of Keynshamvoice!

to pull back with all close. Rink 1 was tied by Knowle on the final end giving both teams one point. Rink 3 were able to pull out a lead, giving Frys a six-shot lead with one end left to play. A poor end from Frys saw Knowle hold five shots with

Knowle having the last bowl. Knowle's skip fell short with the final giving Frys a 49-48 win taking seven points to sit sixth in the table moving 23 points clear of the relegation zone with five games remaining. Scores: Rink 1: 13-13; Rink 2: 13-20; Rink 3: 2315; Frys 49-48 Knowle 'B' (7-3).

For more information about Frys Bowling Club or if you wish to apply for membership, contact secretary Christopher Day on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@gmail.com. You can also visit www.frys bowlsclub.webs.com for more information.

KEYNSHAM TOWN FC News from the Crown Field Preparations are well under way for the start of Keynsham Town’s 2018-19 campaign.

The Ks management team of John Allen, Russ Holt, Mark Read, Jamie Price and Rich Williams are hopeful of pushing on from last season, where the club narrowly missed out on promotion from Toolstation Western League Division One. Despite recording a massive points tally of 89, which would have been enough to earn promotion in any of the 10 preceding seasons, they were pipped at the post by Westbury United and Roman Glass St George. The club play their home games at the AJN Stadium, which is located at Crown Fields next to Keynsham Rugby Club. With the assistance of the club’s facility management company, Brea Avalon LLP, the stadium includes both standing and seating areas, a fine clubhouse and a state-of-the-art 3G artificial pitch, which was installed seven years ago. This provides an excellent surface for football and also means that games can still be played in inclement weather conditions where the majority of grass pitches would be unplayable. This has been particularly relevant in the last 12 months, where the winter’s waterlogged pitches have been followed by this summer’s rock-

Win takes Frys clear of relegation zone Frys Bowling Club’s 13th game of the Bristol and District League season on July 19 saw Frys host Knowle B. Knowle got the better start, but Frys were able

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