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500-home masterplan for land is revealed Residents got their first look at plans for hundreds of new homes on land to the east of Keynsham – and developers got their first insight into the strength of feeling among residents over losing the former green-belt fields. The vision for 500 houses and a primary school, with a woodland visitor centre, green spaces, sports pitches and a wetland park among other features, was revealed to the public at a consultation event on December 15 at the Community Space. The land was earmarked for housing in Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Core Strategy and removed from the green belt in 2014, and now developer Mactaggart and Mickel is drawing up a masterplan for the 12.6 hectare site – and asking for public feedback – before submitting an application for the first phase of

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Community is ‘invisible’ in plan for marina P4 Hundreds sign petition backing surgery move P6 Family joins calls for screening to save lives P7

The view from Teviot Road play area, Keynsham, to the A4 Bath Road, across land earmarked for a new housing estate development, comprising 250 homes and the primary school. With the proposed new homes adjoining existing communities at Ellsbridge Close and Teviot Road, as well as Manor Road Community Woodland, the public exhibition was very busy, with residents asking plenty of questions of the

developer’s representatives. One issue at the top of the agenda was vehicle access to the site, which plans showed would be off the A4 Bath Road, with two light-controlled junctions leading onto the existing road system. While welcoming the l Continued on Page 2

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l From Page 1 inclusion of a primary school, some residents queried whether there would be provision for nursery and secondary-age children, while many asked about flood measures planned for the site. One concerned Ellsbridge Close resident said: “It’s the effect on the community as a whole that worries me as it’s going to grow so substantially. My big concern is the road system, it’s hard trying to leave Ellsbridge Close at 7.45am and now they could be adding another 1,000 cars. Every corner of Keynsham is now being developed and I don’t think we have the infrastructure.” Bob Elcome-Thorpe, a Teviot Road resident who helped set up the Friends of Breaches Gate group in 2014 in a bid to prevent the land being taken out of the green belt, said he felt there was no compromise being made by developers with existing residents. He said: “This is for profit, it’s not a gift to the community, let’s not dress it up any other way. Everyone accepts the need for development but this is too much in too small a space. “The school is a great start but it needs a doctor’s, a pharmacy, a nursery, which are not unreasonable things to ask for. And they’re not going to do anything to the existing roads, just encourage people not to use cars – it’s laughable.” The developer is still welcoming comments on the proposals so far before an application is submitted, with residents invited to respond until Friday, January 15. Louise Seaman, land manager

at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes, said: “Given the time of year, we were pleased with the high attendance at the public exhibition for the planning proposals for East Keynsham. “The first phase of the development will comprise 250 homes, a new primary school and a variety of communal open spaces. There were a number of useful observations from local attendees and we will be revisiting the masterplan layout to explore different possibilities for open spaces and green planting. “The land at East Keynsham was formally identified as part of a mixed use allocation in B&NES Core Strategy and this exhibition marked the next step prior to a formal planning application. “One of the main concerns at the consultation was the possibility of additional traffic on the A4 Bath Road. B&NES has completed an extensive highway modelling on the site before confirming its formal allocation and I can confirm that current proposals involve additional traffic light junctions to manage this. “A large number of comments also referred to potential flooding and we have fully outlined our strategy for creating flood storage areas as part of a scheme to mitigate the impact of rainfall in the event of high rain.” All information on show at the public exhibition is available at www.macmicgroup.co.uk/ land/england/east-keynsham/ or by emailing eastkeynsham@ macmic.co.uk. Comments can be emailed, submitted at the same web address or sent to Mactaggart and Mickel, PO Box 1224, Bristol, BS40 8WD.

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Next step for area’s placemaking plan

Residents are being asked to give their views on the Draft Placemaking Plan, a document that aims to shape future development in Keynsham and beyond. Councillor Liz Richardson, Cabinet member for homes and planning, said: “This is an important document that sets out a vision for how and where there will be development in future years, whilst maintaining the character of the area. It will complement the adopted Core Strategy by providing a set of detailed planning policies and site allocations across Bath and North East Somerset. Once it is adopted, the Placemaking Plan, together with the Core Strategy, will be used for determining planning applications in our area up to 2029.” In this round of consultation, which runs until February 3, residents are being asked to comment on whether the draft plan has been prepared in accordance with legal requirements and whether it is “sound”. More information can be found at www. bathnes.gov.uk/placemakingplan and at Keynsham One Stop Shop.

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Vehicles and a cyclist using the Broadmead Lane bridge, which residents fear could become dangerous with more people using it to access the proposed 326-berth marina

Keynsham residents who fear they will be evicted from their homes on the River Avon if a 326-berth marina goes ahead say they feel they are “invisible” in the developer’s proposals. People living on 35 boats on the river near the Broadmead Lane industrial site say homelessness is a very real prospect for some should council planning chiefs grant permission to the scheme being put forward by Enzygo Ltd. The marina, which would be for leisure not residential use, would be created on 21.2 hectares of farmland in the green belt and include parking for 144 cars, as well as facilities such as a laundry, showers, toilets, a café and an office. The scheme would result in the loss of the existing residential moorings, where residents say there is an established community with many working and sending their children to schools in the local area and some living on the stretch of river for as long as 15 years. The application went

before Bath and North East Somerset Council’s development management committee on December 16 when councillors heard from residents and from the developer’s agent Next Phase Development. Stewart Kemp, who lives on one of the boats with his son, who attends a local school, said homelessness was a very real possibility for him and his neighbours. He told the meeting: “We have been treated with disdain by the applicants… We are invisible in this application, as if we did not exist.” In their report to councillors, planning officers said: “Unfortunately there are no policies to protect existing residential moorings and therefore, whilst the loss is very disappointing, a reason for refusal on this point is not considered to be justified.” The report, however, does recommend the marina is thrown out, giving seven reasons for the decision, including the risk of harm to wildlife, trees and hedgerows; a lack of safe

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Residential moorings along the stretch of the River Avon near the Broadmead Industrial Estate, Keynsham pedestrian and cycle routes and alternatives to using a car to access the town; the loss of agricultural land; inappropriate development of the green belt and the development’s impact on the surrounding landscape. River resident Ruth Baker told councillors at the meeting she agreed with the officers’ arguments, particularly safety

issues on the surrounding roads, as she either cycles, walks or drives under the narrow railway bridge on Broadmead Lane every day. She said: “It’s a hair-raising experience under the current conditions as some drive cars, trucks, vans and lorries at speed, and there’s no room for a pedestrian at the same time

as a vehicle. It’s difficult but manageable, but with 300 boat owners I strongly feel this would become a much more dangerous place for walkers and cyclists – there could be an injury or fatality before too long.” The applicant says the marina would directly create eight full-time jobs and contribute £300,000 (GVA) to the local

economy while indirectly creating an additional 12 fulltime jobs, contributing £480,000 (GVA). Speaking at the meeting, Christopher Whitehouse, from Next Phase Development, countered officers’ reasons for rejecting the marina, saying little risk to species of wildlife had been identified in surveys carried out at the site, the land was prone to flooding so was not good quality farmland, there was easy access to the Somerset Cycle Network and those looking over the landscape would see the marina in its context against the railway line and recycling centre. Arguing there were special circumstances to allow the development in the green belt, he said it was “clear the proposal has beneficial impact of real substance to people and the environment”. Councillors voted to visit the site at the start of January before making a decision on whether to permit or reject the marina scheme at their next meeting on January 13.

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Hundreds sign petition backing surgery’s move

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More than 700 people have signed a petition supporting the relocation of a Keynsham GP surgery from its current home into the ground floor of one of the former Cadbury’s factory blocks. The relocation of St Augustine’s Surgery on Station Road into the Somerdale site is part of care home provider St Monica Trust’s £60 million plan for the three buildings, with a decision expected from Bath and North East Somerset Council soon. The trust is seeking to change the use of Block A – initially earmarked for more than 110 apartments – so it forms a care village with Block B and to alter the ground floor of Block C from B1 office employment space to accommodate the new surgery, a shop and pharmacy. A request has been made by Keynsham North councillor Brian Simmons that the proposal is debated by B&NES’ development management committee as it’s “a departure from the core strategy and changes significantly the employment policy for the site”. The surgery’s four doctors have written to planning chiefs to make the case for relocation and the change in use, saying existing practices in Keynsham could not cope with the thousands of extra residents expected over the coming decade while St Augustine’s premises couldn’t meet modern standards and were no longer fit for purpose. The group said: “We

understand the desire of the council to see this development providing new employment – many of our existing patients are ex-Cadbury’s workers. We do feel that although GP medical premises is not categorised as B1 office space, our inclusion will bring new additional employment. We will be expanding our premises’ size and will require more staff to service our ever-enlarging patient list size. The majority of our staff also live locally so we are helping with local employment.” B1 use includes offices, research and development of products and processes and light industry appropriate in a residential area. St Monica Trust says the care home will employ around 250 people, including 150 full-time roles, while property consultant Alder King says the office space in the upper five floors of Block C would accommodate around 1,000 people and there were a “range of interested parties”. In its application, the trust says: “Our economic benefits and job creation will be close to that approved under the previous application. We will provide a better variety and mix of job types than the approved scheme.” Keynsham Town Council has supported the application but said the employment provision previously approved as part of Taylor Wimpey’s original application should form part of the permission if the new application is agreed.

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Family backs screening campaign The parents of a Saltford teenager who died suddenly as the result of an undetected heart condition are lending their support to a campaign urging the Government to introduce a cardiac screening programme for young people across the country. Dave and June Boulton attended a reception at the House of Commons hosted by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), where the charity launched a new website aimed at revealing the true scale of sudden cardiac deaths in young people. It follows a decision in 2015 by the National Screening Committee to recommend against introducing screening for people aged 12-35. In its verdict, the committee, which advises ministers and the NHS, said there were uncertainties over the test and “the chances of sudden heart attacks in apparently physically fit young people are tiny”. CRY, however, believes the committee has underestimated the number of such deaths in young people, a figure the charity

From left, Dave Boulton, Alison Cox MBE, June Boulton and John Inverdale puts at at least 12 per week in the UK. Mr and Mrs Boulton have raised thousands of pounds following the loss of their son Jack, who died suddenly at the age of 17 in 2009, and have funded two screening sessions at Wellsway School for local young people in memory of the young sportsman. Now CRY hopes its new website – www.yscd.org.uk – will allow it to collate data, which it can present to the Government, as well as giving a name to each

of the young people behind the statistics. Mr and Mrs Boulton joined other CRY supporters, patron John Inverdale and CRY founder Alison Cox MBE for the launch in London on November 25. Mr Boulton said: “Through our fundraising efforts we have held two screening events at Wellsway School and we strongly back the need for a new strategy to help reduce the number of young sudden cardiac deaths.” Dr Steve Cox, director of screening and research at CRY,

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Panto cast set off for Neverland in show full of fun Panto season is over? Oh, no it isn’t! Saltford Panto Club will be whisking audiences away to Neverland this month when the cast brings family favourite Peter Pan to the stage at Saltford Hall. The production will be the result of months of rehearsals and will feature musical numbers as well as, like all good pantomimes, plenty of audience participation. Louise Smee, director of the group, which was formerly Fry Club Panto, said: “We are a traditional group so expect a lot of booing and hissing as well as ‘He's behind you’ and singing along to old favourites such as Following The Leader and What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor. “I am really looking forward to showing off some wonderful talent from Saltford and the surrounding areas. This is a great

family show, with lots of fun and jollification, that’s not to be missed.” Performances will take place at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, from Wednesday, January 20, to Sunday, January 24. Evening performances will start at 7.15pm on: Wednesday, January 20; Thursday, January 21; Friday, January 22; and Saturday, January 23. Matinee performances will take place at 2.15pm on Saturday, January 23, and Sunday, January 24. Tickets are priced at £9 for adults, £7 for children and £25 for a family of two adults and two children. All tickets for the opening night on January 20 are priced at £7. To book tickets, email saltfordpantomimeclub@gmail. com or collect a booking form from Saltford Hall on Sunday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm.

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Go-ahead for plan to turn closed Pioneer pub into new townhouses A bid to convert a vacant Keynsham pub into houses, which prompted more 130 letters of objection, has been given the go-ahead by planners. The Pioneer on Station Road, along with a new rear extension, will now be turned into four two-bed townhouses with four parking spaces following more than two years of refusals and planning appeals. The plans were given the green light by members of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s development management committee on December 16. Councillors sitting on the committee heard that previous applications to develop the site had been refused on a number of grounds, including their impact on neighbouring properties and the conservation area and lack of parking. After two appeals by the owners of the site, however, a scheme for three townhouses

was finally agreed earlier in 2015, officers explained – but the developer was now seeking permission for revised proposals featuring four new homes. The new scheme attracted 131 letters of objection as well as opposition from Keynsham Town Council, which said it felt the size and scale were “totally out of keeping with the wider street scene”, citing concerns over the impact on nearby grade II*-listed St John’s Church and neighbouring properties and that

the development would add to parking problems and access in the narrow Pool Barton street. Keynsham North councillor Charles Gerrish spoke against the plan at the December meeting at the Guildhall, telling the committee he felt four homes was a “step too far”, and the design was “still unacceptable”. However, council officers took an opposing view, recommending the scheme for approval and concluding in their report to the planning chiefs that the revised

application had addressed the reasons for previous refusals. The report said: “It [the proposal] is considered to preserve the setting of the listed church and enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area. Furthermore, revisions to the scheme ensure that it does not harm neighbouring amenity and does not prejudice highways safety.” The plan was passed by the committee six votes to two. As part of the development, the area that formerly accommodated the pub’s main bar and the two existing flats above will be retained, with officers saying “the application does not propose the total loss of the pub and there is every chance that this community facility may subsist”. Residents took to Facebook at news of the decision to allow The Pioneer to be converted, calling it the “end of an era”.

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called the neighbourhood police beat team and spoke with PC Chris Purney. We took a walk along the High Street where it would appear other planters had also been vandalised. PC Purney and I spoke with two traders along the High Street who are also concerned about the increase of anti-social behaviour that is occurring both along the High Street and in the park. The planter on Bath Hill has now been removed until a more secure position can be found. People can rest assured that Keynsham in Bloom will continue with our project, and the planters have now been replanted. We would encourage anyone witnessing vandalism to the planters to contact the police directly or they can contact me through Keynsham Town Council. It would appear that some traders have their own CCTV, and I have asked them to look through the footage to see whether the vandals can be identified. It is sad to think that there are a number of people from within our community and also those from outside our community that get pleasure from mindless acts

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of vandalism. I will be speaking further with the town council and neighbourhood police beat team to see what action is being carried out to deal with the current spate of anti-social behaviour. I would like to thank both B&NES cleansing crew and PC Purney for their assistance. Denise James Chair Keynsham in Bloom Community Group

Drivers will cause an accident at junction Twice recently when I have been driving through Keynsham High Street, drivers have tried to turn right at the bottom of Charlton Road into the High Street. How many more drivers are going to do this before a terrible accident occurs? It is clear to any driver with the road layout as it is that there is no right turn – there is also a sign facing you that tells drivers there is no right turn. I did try desperately to tell the first driver I saw that she could not turn right, but all that did was to hold up the traffic on the junction as she persistently told me to carry on along the High Street. Drivers were beeping her,

pedestrians were agog as the road layout and sign did not stop her from turning right. Now I have seen another driver trying to do the same thing but he realised when my husband gestured at him and I sounded my horn. He did then turn left. There needs to be a bigger, more visible sign and written notice in Charlton Road just before this junction stating “no right turn”. I also hope that if there is a camera at the bottom of Charlton Road that any driver trying to turn right will be captured and receive a penalty notice for their foolish and dangerous driving. So please, B&NES, do something about this junction before there is a terrible accident. S Smith Saltford TER ET

I would like to voice my anger and concern over the recent vandalism that has taken place to the planters along Keynsham High Street. On Saturday, December 5, a number of our planters were vandalised. This was less than 24 hours after they were planted with winter bedding and bulbs. At 6.30am on Saturday, December 19, I received a message to say that one of our planters on Bath Hill had been turned on its side. By 7am I was on site, seeing what I could do to resolve the situation. Fortunately, the B&NES cleansing crew were out and about and they assisted with clearing up the mess created and uprighting the planter. I then

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Hall step closer to demolition as flats win backing Demolition of Keynsham’s New Kingdom Hall has moved a step closer following a debate by Bath and North East Somerset Council planning chiefs, despite concerns from members of a nearby club that it could result in the closure of their HQ. Hill Development has submitted a bid to knock down the former Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall off Charlton Road, on the edge of the car park at Tesco, and replace it with eight apartments. The new three-storey building would also have eight parking spaces, which would be accessed via the road leading from Charlton Road to the supermarket. Access around the site is one issue that has prompted a number of objections, however, including from the neighbouring Conservative Club, which said it feared pedestrian access via a public footpath could be blocked and that parking at the site could result in members being unable to reach the disabled entrance and in refuse collectors being prevented from picking up the club’s rubbish. Keynsham North councillor and club member Brian Simmons told the meeting of the development management committee on December 16 he feared the club could be forced to close because of safety issues arising from any lack of access. He said: “There is a lot of sentiment in the club because it has been there for 100 years and we want it to stay there.” Opposition also came from Keynsham Town Council, which echoed concerns about access as well as about overdevelopment of

the site and the potential impact of the building on neighbours and their privacy. The council’s own public rights of way department also issued a warning that any encroachment on the nearby footpath would be “illegal obstruction”, adding: “The public footpath must be clearly waymarked and signposted so that the public are aware of where the footpath is. PROW is concerned that the footpath might become ‘hidden’ and that the public will be encouraged to walk the route on the other side of the development.” Planning officers, however, advised the planning committee that the development would not encroach upon rear access to other properties and that revised plans showed the footpath would be retained. In their report, the officers also echoed the view of the developer that the new building “follows the grain of development” of the nearby three-storey apartment block completed by Curo last year, saying the proposal “would continue the line of the development to the rear of the site and will respond to the layout of the surrounding area”. Committee member Les Kew told fellow councillors during the debate: “This area is an area of development and quite frankly it fits in with the street scene.” The outline application won the backing of the committee, seven votes to one with one abstention, subject to an agreement between the council and the developer on affordable housing.

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A dance school ended the year on a high note when 55 of its pupils earned either honours or distinctions in their medal tests. Keyford Dance School pupils, ranging from six years old to adult dancers, stepped forward to be assessed by examiner Sue Ibbetson from the British Theatre Dance Association at Keynsham’s River Suite on December 13. Among those celebrating the results were the members of an adult ballet group who received a distinction in their silver medal test and an adult tap troupe who gained gold medals with honours. Other dancers from the school are awaiting the results of their Royal Academy of

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Keynsham Cubs grab their trowels to tackle one of town’s ‘grot spots’ Raised flower beds are ready to brighten up a corner of Keynsham this spring, thanks to Cubs from 1st Keynsham Scout group and their leaders. The youngsters grabbed their gardening gloves and trowels to clear the beds at Ashton Way car park before filling them with spring flowering bulbs donated by the Keynsham in Bloom committee. Each Cub pack has adopted a planter in the car park, which had previously become overgrown. Denise James, chair of Keynsham in Bloom, said: “It’s great to see young people actively involved in gardening and making a difference to their local community. South West in Bloom judges praised the Cubs when they visited Keynsham in the summer, saying how inspiring it was to see how young people get out into the community and transform grot spots into wonderful spaces.

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Young performers fill historic hall with song at concert A group of young performers from Keynsham took their turn in the spotlight, singing to an audience of hundreds at Cheltenham Town Hall.

A total of 23 students from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Bristol Keynsham took to the stage at the historic venue, singing Do You Hear What I Hear during a

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Youth council making a difference as group marks its first full year It’s been a busy first year for Keynsham’s youth council with its members working to tackle a range of issues affecting the town’s young people, to give youngsters across the community a voice and to encourage a more positive view of young residents. With members drawn from local youth organisations including Time Out, ButterfliesHaven, the air cadets and church groups, five pupils from Broadlands Academy and five from Wellsway School also joined KeynshamNow as students went to the polls in the town’s first youth elections early last year. Over the first year, KeynshamNow’s work has focused on three areas – bullying in primary schools; young people’s mental health; and healthy eating – with projects and talks in the pipeline on all of the issues. Youth councillors have already visited Chandag Junior

School to share ideas on tackling bullying and will be going to St Keyna Primary in the new year. Members have also drawn on the expertise and shared their thoughts on helping young people suffering with mental health issues with

representatives from autism charity Butterflies-Haven and substance misuse support team Project 28. A sub-committee has also come up with a novel way to encourage young people to eat healthily, and is developing a discount card scheme in which local shops would offer small reductions on healthy options to youngsters from the community’s youth organisations. KeynshamNow also report on their work each month to Keynsham Town Council, where they have also offered input on issues such as lighting at the skateboard park, litter and forging links with young people in Keynsham’s twin town of Libourne. Besides their monthly formal council meetings in The Space, KeynshamNow members also meet for social events, while one member, Caitlin Bren, could be found painting faces at the

Winter Festival, raising £72.19 for Butterflies-Haven. Andy Wait, KeynshamNow’s lead mentor, said: “At a time of increasing concern about the youth in Keynsham, it is reassuring to note that many young people are working to support and enhance the community of Keynsham. “In its first full year, KeynshamNow is beginning to make a difference in the town. It is the only youth council in B&NES and I look forward to watching this talented group of young people develop the group to even greater heights in the future.” The current members of KeynshamNow are Millie Harris (chair), Sam Raby Elmer (vice chair), Steph Walker (secretary), Jacob GreggHarris (media), Dani Phillips (Butterflies ambassador), Jack Thomas (assistant secretary), Alayna Ryles, Alex Beaumont, Ben Webster, Bryn Allen, Cain Branscombe, Caitlin Bren, Iona Tredget, Maia Wilkinson, Mitch Hamer, Remy Arblaster and Zak Waters. It is also planned that two new members will be elected from Keynsham’s new IKB Studio School. Adult mentors are Dan Crouch, George Morgan and Andy Wait. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/ KeynshamNow or https:// twitter.com/KeynshamN or by emailing Andy Wait at waithere91@gmail.com.

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A happy new year to you all! I hope that all of you had a good Christmas. For me, the new year is all about fresh beginnings and resolutions. Mine, as ever, is to cut down on the amount of chocolate I eat and to go to the gym more. Hopefully, I can make it into February this year! From a policing perspective, the new year traditionally brings with it a bit of a lull in crime and disorder. I think it’s no coincidence that it comes at a time of year when all of us are left a little broke and a little “partied out” and are full of new year’s resolutions, meaning that people tend to have January off

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from drinking to excess on the weekend until they are ready to go again! January for me usually means new socks, deodorant and aftershave to wear to work and a new diary to write my appointments in. Everything seems so new again. Speaking of new beginnings, the team here at Keynsham are about to welcome a new beat manager! He is PC 4425 Stuart

Cumine, who I know from my days working at Staple Hill. I wish Stuart all the success in the world and I am sure he will have a positive impact on the town and surrounding areas. For me, I am returning to pastures old as I am going back to my response team at Emersons Green. This is a decision that I have not taken lightly. I was posted

to Keynsham on a temporary basis seven months ago to replace Lisa Hawtin and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the team. As I have said in this column before, I am a Keynsham lad and it was always an ambition of mine to police the town that I grew up in. I would like to thank my team, the councillors and the residents of Keynsham and the surrounding areas for making me feel so welcome during the last seven months. I have memories that will live with me until well after I have retired. Wishing you all a safe and happy new year. Kerry

It’s not all about shouting and aggression MENTION the word karate to most people and it conjures up images of breaking bricks and other misconceptions. But many people are unaware of the breadth and variety of karate styles and philosophies. The phrase horses for courses comes to mind. If you want to win medals or learn about power and dominance there are places to find it, but Zenshin dojo membership is quite different and would probably appeal, if only people weren’t turned off by the word “karate!” In today’s world it’s easy to lose focus, perhaps your children are getting older or your sporting ambitions have reached their natural conclusion. But personal focus and direction are important if we want to make sense of the world and remain stable when things occasionally fall around us. Karate practice can offer that stability. Metaphorically karate, like life, is a path. Sometimes the path is easy to navigate; other times it’s muddy and unpleasant but the message is a simple one, stay on the path and keep moving forward whatever the weather. But to have meaning the path needs a destination, an objective. The wise Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland recognises this as Alice arrived at a fork in the road, “where do you want to go?” asks the Cheshire cat, “I don’t know” replied Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which road you take!” said the cat smiling. Karate can provide a map for your path, and offers a chance for you to overcome your personal limitations. What’s stopping you trying it?

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Army cadets from Keynsham Detachment join 105 Battalion

Army engineers put cadets’ skills to the test Army cadets from the Keynsham Detachment travelled to Wales to test their engineering ingenuity in a series of challenges. The cadets joined Keynshambased 105 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) for a training weekend in Bridgend. The group took part in navigation activities and were shown around a recovery vehicle (SVR) as well as learning how to rebuild an engine and get

it working again. AUO Kelly Thomas, Keynsham Detachment commander, said: “It was a fantastic day and gave cadets an interesting insight into what the REME do. “We are looking forward to a great 2016 where we will be completing our regular shooting evenings, field exercises, and navigation and skill at arms training weekends along with our two-week annual camp and more joint ventures with 105 Battalion

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Bench unveiled to honour WWII fallen A second bench has been placed in Keynsham Cemetery to commemorate those who have given their lives for their country. The metal bench, featuring a cut-out design with figures of soldiers and a white dove, has been installed to honour those who fought in the Second World War and also bears the dates of the conflict, 1939-45. The aim is to provide a place for visitors to the cemetery to reflect and remember loved ones and the seat has been placed in the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden of remembrance area. It joins a bench installed to commemorate those who fought in the First World War, which was unveiled in June. In 2015, Keynsham Town Council also created 96 cremated remains plots in a new memorial garden in the cemetery. Two sets of cremated remains can be interred in each plot and a polished granite tablet that can accommodate two inscriptions can be placed on the plot. The plots cannot be pre-

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Store’s gift helps charity serve up thousands of meals at Christmas A Bristol charity that served up around 15,000 meals to homeless people over the Christmas period received a welcome gift from a Keynsham supermarket. Based in the city centre, Caring at Christmas provides accommodation and food to those in need throughout the festive and new year period. To assist their work, staff at Waitrose nominated the charity as part of their Community Matters scheme, in which three good causes receive a share of £1,000 each month, according to votes cast by shoppers. Following a strong show of support from customers, the charity was presented with vouchers for £530 to spend on food. Store manager James Baldry and partner coordination manager Gary Jordan presented the donation to Caring at Christmas volunteer Bob Reed in December. Mr Reed said as well as meals

From left, Gary Jordan, James Baldry and Caring at Christmas volunteer Bob Reed, who was presented with £530 of vouchers to help the charity provide meals to homeless people over the festive period and accommodation, the charity also provides food to take away to those who do not wish to come into the shelter and there are visits from doctors and members of St John Ambulance to provide medical services.

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Days out Stretch your legs this new year with a six-mile walk that, besides giving walkers the chance to enjoy views across Bath and to explore woodlands and meadows, is also estimated to burn the same amount of calories as 90 minutes of football! Here is the National Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide to the Bath Skyline Walk.

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1. Standing on Bathwick Hill with your back to Cleveland Walk, take the wide path past a bus-stop between houses. Go through kissing gate into a field and bear left diagonally across keeping view of Bath to your right. Through next kissing gate, follow along fence 75m, through another kissing gate into Richens orchard. Exit orchard through a kissing gate and bear right over field and down slope to kissing gate. Go through, downhill with sharp right, steps and path down to kissing gate by a lane. Cross lane and through next kissing gate into field. 2. Climb hill with Nuttery on your right and wooden steps near top. Go through kissing gate, bear diagonally left uphill across next field towards large Georgian terraced houses (Macaulay buildings). Exit through kissing gate onto road (Widcombe Hill), turn left uphill (do not go along Prospect Road). After last house cross road (cross with care), enter path next to a utility building uphill of side road, and follow steeply uphill through woods. At kissing gate A turn right and follow flat path (and cycle track) with field to left to gap in wall. 100m across next field, take path bearing right away from cycle track. Enter trees, cross a junction of tracks and follow steps downhill with railings on right. At bottom of steps bear left along path with views, keeping railings on your right. 3. Go through stone pillars and bear left uphill through trees to playing fields. Walk round perimeter with fence on your left until cycle track is reached. Go across junction of paths, through a wooden gate into woodland. Keep straight on and cross private drive, and keep on

through more woodland, with fields on left, until gap in stone wall. Follow path past woodland play area and finally arrive at houses at woodland edge. 4. Turn left and follow path along field edge. Go past wooden gate on left, and continue with stone wall on right and fence on left for 300 metres. At main road, (Claverton Down Road) turn left after 20 metres, cross road at footpath sign and go down narrow footpath between houses. Go straight on at playing fields, keeping boundary with Bath Cats and Dogs home to left. 5. Turn right onto lane (The

Avenue) and after 30m turn left over stone stile in wall. After 10m turn right at crossing path, go through wooden gate, then left onto track. Follow to first corner of field, go through kissing gate and go ahead across field, keeping fence then stone wall to your left. At corner, where field and woodland meet, go through kissing gate in wall and go straight up very large field with trees in, keeping woodland edge to your right.

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6. At end of field go through kissing gate and enter Bathampton Woods. At first fork keep straight on and keep to main trail through woods.

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through trees, then bears left just before a wire fence. Continue on path, past a kissing gate on right, winding through trees, go up a short flight of wooden steps to view point with bench. 8. Follow the track to the second kissing gate on the right, down into woods. The path drops down very steeply through trees, then go to the left just before a wire fence. Continue on the path, winding through trees, go up some wooden steps to the viewpoint and stone pillars of the golf club drive. Here, make a short detour to Sham Castle, then return to the route and go through a kissing gate

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on the right of stone pillars. Follow the path downhill with the field boundary on your left. Alternatively, for a level walk, continue from the Castle and follow the path, keeping the plantation on the left, across the field to a stile. Cross a wooden bridge and continue along the track through the car park, at the end turn right and carry on along a private road. Carry straight on until Bathwick Hill, opposite Copseland. Walk down Copseland and cross Widcombe Hill to Quarry Farm. Continue along the path to a kissing gate on the right. Rejoin route at A. 9. At bottom of wooden steps go

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Lions’ tea party a roaring success with their guests Keynsham fundraisers hosted a festive tea party for local senior citizens with the help of the town’s Guides. The Lions Club of Keynsham laid on food and gifts at Keynsham Baptist Church Hall for 30 people in December. The guests, from Keynsham, Longwell Green and Oldland, were all involved with the charity Contact the Elderly, whose volunteers host monthly gettogethers to combat isolation among older people. Youngsters from Keynsham Guiding also joined the party, chatting to guests and helping the Lions. Organiser of the event, Lion Andy Tyrrell, said: “The Lions provided everything, including the hall, the food, gifts, transport and company as part of our ‘service to the community’ activities. “We are only able to do this because of the support given to us by local people and visitors to

Guests enjoying the Lions’ Christmas tea party the town when we collect or run events.” Helen Ker-Bridges, regional development officer for Contact The Elderly, said: “I am extremely grateful to the Lions of Keynsham and all of the others who played a part in making this

a fantastic event for our senior citizens.” Find out more about Contact the Elderly and how to volunteer at www.contact-the-elderly.org. uk and the Lions on 0845 833 9817 or at www.keynshamlions. org.uk.

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Plan for Somerdale school submitted Developer Taylor Wimpey has submitted plans for a new 210-place primary school at the heart of its Somerdale development. The one-form-entry school would include a 30-place nursery and would be built next to the new Somerdale Pavilion, sharing one of the centre’s pitches as its playing field. An exhibition held in November revealed the plan is to appoint an approved sponsor to run the primary as a free school, instead of it being operated by B&NES Council. The developer aims to begin building work in May and to open in time for September 2017. Quattro Design Architects’ proposal is for a single-storey building with orange rendering on the nursery walls and green on the double-height school hall. Public consultation on the plans is open until January 28 and the proposals can be viewed online at www.bathnes.gov.uk, planning reference 15/05521/ ERES.

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Village library is back in business on Saturdays thanks to volunteers Volunteers invited residents to join them at a coffee morning to celebrate the reopening of Saltford Library on Saturdays. A team of 18 people have stepped in to run the branch from 9.30am to 1pm each Saturday, after cutbacks meant the library was closed at weekends for several months. The group, who have undertaken training sessions and visited volunteers at Paulton Library to see how their branch is run, are working to a rota, with three volunteers on duty each Saturday. Lorraine Corbishley, senior customer service manager for Bath and North East Somerset libraries, said the volunteers’ contribution enhanced what the service could offer. She said: “It’s invaluable to have people willing to come from the community to work with the community. Had our volunteers not offered to help, Saltford would have remained closed on Saturdays.”

From left, volunteers Alf Ashton, Mary Stoate and Helen Ashton at Saltford Library Volunteer Mary Stoate, who was on duty during the team’s first shift on December 5 – said: “When I had young children we used to come here all the time and it would be a great pity if children did not have the same

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Group aiming to help mums get fit and have fun is up and running An initiative that has helped more than 1,500 women in the Bristol area find their feet as runners is coming to Keynsham this new year. This Mum Runs was launched by lapsed runner Mel Bound in 2014 after she found children’s bedtimes and the demands of being a mum made it hard to join her local running clubs. Starting out with a small Facebook group, Mel began helping others overcome barriers to putting on their running shoes, such as lack of confidence and juggling work and childcare, and the venture now comprises more than 1,500 runners, in seven locations in Bristol and Bath in less than a year. This Mum Runs is also working in partnership with the National Trust, Run England and BANES Try Active team to develop women’s grass roots running initiatives as well as launching new groups in January, including in Keynsham.

A This Mum Runs group at Tyntesfield Mel said: “Our experience has shown that hundreds of women in all the areas we work want to run but they face a number of barriers. Some are practical such as lack of access to sessions or

coaching at times that fit around work and family. “Some are more emotional and personal – lack of confidence, weight gain after having kids, not knowing how to start or what to do once they have, not having anyone else to run with and finding traditional

running clubs a little daunting. “Our aim is to remove those barriers, to create a fun, friendly, inclusive community that inspires women to give running a try – and then provide plenty of support and encouragement to keep them going.” Social runs, which are suitable for all abilities, are free while the Keynsham group will also be offering six-week Couch to 5k courses (£55) with Run England-qualified leaders for women who want to set themselves a goal. Mel added: “While we specifically target mums, as all of our sessions are designed to be at family-friendly times, equally they are open to all women who want to run in a friendly and inclusive women's-only community. All ages and abilities are absolutely welcome – please come along!” The next Couch to 5k course in Keynsham starts on January 11 – find out more at www. thismumruns.co.uk or find the group on Facebook at www. facebook.com/thismumrunsuk.

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Natalie Milsom, left, and town council chair Lisa O’Brien; above, the display at Buttercream Dream

Sweet success for Natalie’s window display A business that opened its doors for the first time at Keynsham Winter Festival also took first prize in the town’s shop window competition the same evening. Inspired by the Peter Pan theme, baker Natalie Milsom created a window display at Buttercream Dream featuring characters and props from the tale made from cakes. Natalie was named overall

winner by the judges and was presented with a certificate and shield that took pride of place in her Temple Street shop. Buttercream Dream was also named Best Business Window, with Zia’s Kitchen and Polkadot the runners-up. Best Charity Shop Window went to Mind, with Clic Sargent and St Peter’s Hospice the runners-up.

Voters will go to the polls on Thursday, March 10, to decide whether Bath and North East Somerset should elect a mayor. The referendum on how the council should be governed in future is taking place after 6,817 people – more than five per cent of electors – requested one by signing a petition. The ruling Conservative group swiftly issued a warning about opting for an elected mayor, saying it would be “more costly and less accountable” than the current system, which includes a council leader and Cabinet chosen from elected councillors. Councillor Paul Myers, who is leading the Conservative campaign against an elected mayor for B&NES, said: “We’ve looked carefully at the idea of a B&NES mayor, and concluded that it simply wouldn’t be right for somewhere like Bath and North East Somerset. It would mean having one person in charge of an area that stretches

all the way from Bath to the Mendip Hills, with numerous towns and villages in between, each with their own distinct identity and needs. “Experience elsewhere has shown that elected mayors cost more, listen less, and simply create an additional layer of expensive bureaucracy at a time when the council has to make £38 million worth of savings.” The group Mayor for BANES, who launched the petition to trigger a referendum, have now mounted a campaign to urge residents to vote yes to a mayor. The group argues that as central Government starts to devolve money and powers to the West of England, an elected mayor could offer strong representation for the region to ensure that it does not become “Greater Bristol”. Poll cards with information about the voting arrangements will be sent out to registered electors before the referendum.

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Clare hands over the reins at @67

Community@67 vice chair Adrian Inker presents outgoing chair Clare Hudson with a Bristol Blue Glass vase and flowers

Keynsham’s Community@67 has welcomed Martin Bruton as its new chair. Martin, who has been acting as secretary of the organisation’s management committee and became a trustee in August, takes over from Clare Hudson, who has been chair for the past five years. Clare’s departure was announced at Community@67’s fourth annual general meeting and a spokesperson said: “Clare has been a hard-working, determined and devoted leader of the community group and her enormous energy and resolve will be missed in that role.” In her last chairman’s report, Clare told residents and @67 supporters that it had been a momentous year for the organisation, which attained charitable status in 2015. An extension at its Queens Road base was also completed, allowing more activities to be introduced for the community. Residents and supporters also

marked the fifth anniversary in July with a Celebration Week, with activities ranging from an Employability Day supported by the National Careers Service, Job Centre Plus, Curo, the Army Reserves and City of Bath College, to a fun day with outdoor games, messy play and face painting. Community@67 is home to a variety of clubs, including a book club, job club, maths club, Scrabble club, arts and crafts club, breakfast club and internet cafe, and all reported rising membership at the meeting. The spokesperson added that as well as the support of the management committee, Martin would also be helped by Clare in his new role and added: “Clare has been an inspiration to us all with her incredible energy and enthusiasm and we thank her from the bottom of our hearts for the sterling work she has done throughout her tenure as chair.”

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Festivities for all at annual celebration Carols, Christmas fare, stories and poems generated plenty of festive spirit at a community celebration open to residents last month. Community@67 hosted the

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92-year-old Community@67 member Gwyneth. A spokesperson said: “Community@67 is in its fifth year and each year we hold a Christmas event or two to celebrate what a wonderful community we live in. We wish all our members a happy and prosperous new year and

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As a new year dawns, why not have a look at the library’s Health & Wellbeing section. One such book is: l The Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates – Brooke Siler

This excellent book introduces the discipline of pilates. It offers a simple introduction, equipment needed, simple techniques that can be improved upon and also some recipe ideas to compliment your exercise. This book starts with finding your level and then gives clear examples on how to build up your workout. There are excellent pictures with tips from trainers and breathing

l Wilfred Price, Purveyor of Superior Funerals – Wendy Jones This is the story of Wilfred Price, a Welsh undertaker in the 1920s. The book starts with him proposing to Grace, the Doctor’s daughter. A gentle, humorous and charming story with no violence and little swearing. Plus a beautiful front cover to boot! l Mr Holmes – Mitch Cullin (Fiction & DVD) This story is set in 1947 and the long-retired Sherlock Holmes lives in a remote Sussex farmhouse with his housekeeper and her young son, Roger, for company. The frail Mr Holmes tends to his bees, writes his journal and grapples with his failing memory. In the twilight of his years he strikes a lonely character, his friend John Watson has been dead for many years. In this story Mr Holmes is trying to solve a case in which, in his view, there was an unsatisfactory conclusion. He is unsure of his own faculties and he is uncommonly

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unfocused on the case and the events that have faded over the years. He seeks Roger’s help to unravel his memory and to help him reach a satisfactory conclusion to the case. In the book and the film there is a joyful relationship between the young boy and the old Sherlock that is really touching. The book differs in the ending from the film. The film ending, in my elementary, sentimental view, is much, much better. But as a Sherlock fan, I really enjoyed both! l Reviewed by Hannah Bragg and Debbie Bellinger, Library Assistants

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There is a good display within the Children’s Library at Keynsham that includes the series of Beast Quest and Sea Quest. These series are very popular, so if you have not had the chance to experience the world of Beast Quest, try: l Beast Quest: Okawa, the River Beast – Adam Blade “Greetings, followers of the Quests”... and so begins the tale from the world of Avantia and here a new enemy lies in wait for our heroes. The river beast Okawa lurks in his dark lair, ready to pounce on any unsuspecting traveller. Can Tom and Elenna escape from his clutches before the kingdom is put at risk? l Sea Quest: Drakos, the Ocean King – Adam Blade Fancy a dive into the world

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of Sea Quest? Welcome to an underwater adventure, in the seas of Nemos where our heroes are Max and Lia and a robot dog called Rivet. This story involves a wicked professor who wants to start a war in the seas using a terrifying new Robobeast. With lots of underwater gadgets and battleships, this is an exciting story for all old and new fans of the Quest series.

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l Blue Monday Across all the libraries there will be special promotions on “Blue Monday” – January 18, 2016 – on mood-boosting books. This day is to highlight the Reading Well moodboosting books list, which comprises of uplifting titles, including novels, poetry and non-fiction to try to clear those January blues away. l Baby Bounce and Rhyme Remember the library holds Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time sessions every Tuesday. These are free sessions that take place in the children’s section of the library and are led by experienced volunteers. These ever-popular sessions are a great way for mums and dads to meet other parents and are suitable for 0-3-year-olds. We run two sessions; these are every Tuesday from 10-10.30am and then 1111.30am. l Story Time Every Thursday at 10.30am there is a Story Time session aimed at under-threes and their parents and carers in the children’s section of the library.

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No stopping Katie as she sets off on third run for Bristol baby unit A Keynsham woman is helping her work colleagues up the pace in their fundraising drive to help babies born prematurely across the region. This month Katie Duncombe is running her third 10k race in aid of the Above & Beyond appeal, which supports Bristol’s city centre hospitals. Katie, who works at Natwest in Kingswood, and colleagues from a number of branches in the area are aiming to raise £15,000 for St Michael’s Hospital, which would go towards an incubator for premature infants. Katie alone has raised £563, running 10k races at Pilton in Somerset and along the hilly Bath Skyline route, and now she will be taking part in the Warmley Forest Park 10k on Saturday, January 30. Katie, who lives with her fiance and their two children, said: “Our customers have been really generous with their support – one even donated £100

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Changing for the better with Transition Keynsham So the latest round of climate talks have finished, and world leaders and diplomats have got back on their planes (or trains – good on you, George Ferguson!) to work out how they’re going to cut their countries’ carbon emissions. There was a real sense of achievement at the end of the marathon talks. For the first time ever, the heads of state of 195 countries put aside their short-term political priorities and agreed to do something that benefits the whole world. Pledging to limit global temperature rises to no more than 1.5 degrees, humanity, it would seem, is saved. Or is it? David Cameron called the COP21 agreement a “huge step forward in securing the future of the planet”. But we didn’t have to wait long for him to reveal how committed he was to cutting the UK’s carbon emissions.

Just days after Energy Secretary Amber Rudd told BBC News that the deal would “ensure all countries are held to account for their climate commitments and give a clear signal to business to invest in the low carbon transition” the Government announced not one but two body blows to our own transition to a low carbon economy. Firstly, the Government went back on its promise to

protect national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty from fracking, and announced 159 new licences to frack for coalbed methane and shale gas across the UK (including in the Bath and Bristol area). Let’s be clear. There is absolutely no doubt that coalbed methane and shale gas are carbon intensive forms of fuel, and extracting and burning them will make it harder for us to achieve our

legally binding carbon emission cuts. Essentially, if we’re going to meet our targets and those set out in Paris, our shale and coalbed methane need to stay in the ground. Secondly, the Government finally announced its plans for renewable energy. While it props up the oil, gas and nuclear industries with massive subsidies, it has decided to slash solar, wind and hydro subsidies making it almost impossible for community-scale energy generation to make business sense. Far from “leading the way in work to cut emissions and help less developed countries cut theirs” as David Cameron claimed, the UK is systematically destroying our best bet for reducing carbon emissions and dismantling what was an innovative, profit-making and buoyant industry.

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New case allows library to show pieces from past Keynsham Library has a new way to tell the story of the town’s past with a display case now installed on the first floor. Historic and unusual artefacts will now go on show to the public in the museumstandard glass case. The items will be changed regularly and the first display includes pieces uncovered from the ruins of Keynsham Abbey, including the medieval Green Man stone carving. The purchase was made possible after Councillor Charles Gerrish (Keynsham North) contributed some of his Bath & North East Somerset Ward Councillors’ Initiative allowance. Cllr Gerrish said: “I believe it’s really important to connect local people with their past, which is why I decided to use

some of my ward member allocation to buy the showcase. “There are many fine and interesting objects from Keynsham, but until now we’ve not had anywhere suitable to show them off. The new Civic Centre now gives us that opportunity. “We hope to display objects relating to Keynsham from museums and other institutions, but we’d also like local groups or associations with something interesting to show or a story to tell to contact romanbaths_ enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 477779 if they would like to present a display in the case.” The Ward Councillors’ Initiative Programme makes funding available for one-off projects for the benefit of the community in a particular ward.

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Councillor Ian Gilchrist, fourth from right, unveils the new plaque at Keynsham Station; above, some of the planters along one of the station’s platforms

‘Thriving’ project to brighten up station celebrated on new plaque Hours of work by volunteers to spruce up Keynsham Station have been recognised with the unveiling of a new plaque. Keynsham in Bloom Community Group volunteers, Severnside Community Rail

Partnership and First Great Western representatives were joined by chairman of Bath and North East Somerset Council Ian Gilchrist for the event. Councillor Gilchrist thanked all involved for their efforts

and revealed the plaque, which celebrates the fact the station and its floral displays were judged to be “Thriving” in 2015’s It’s Your Neighbourhood scheme. Heather Cullimore, Severnside Community Rail Partnership officer, said: “The partnership are extremely grateful for the work carried out by the volunteers, which has

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This year the society will continue to hold its popular evening talks at the new venue at St Dunstan’s and the programme of summer events will be issued by the end of this month. The society’s 50th anniversary project to produce a series of maps showing history walks in the Keynsham area continues. Work is progressing well and it is planned to have the first of these available in the next couple of months. All the walks will be available in paper form and online. As a longer-term project, a group of both members and non-members is continuing with research and writing to produce a book to bring the history of Keynsham and Saltford up to date. More hands are always welcome on a project of this type, so if you

Roman archaeology

There is a great deal yet to be discovered about the Roman remains in the Keynsham area. Following the work done at Somerdale and last summer’s limited excavation at the town’s cemetery, the most recent nugget of information comes from preliminary work done in relation to the proposed housing development in east Keynsham. The plans on show at the developer’s exhibition in December showed the alignment of a length of Roman road, not previously identified, crossing the site roughly north east to south west. This line would continue diagonally across the existing

Chandag estate and would fit with the direction of a route, long suspected but not proved locally, connecting Bitton with the Charterhouse area of Mendip, where the lead mines were of key importance in Roman times. We look forward to finding more details of this discovery.

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Our January meeting features an illustrated talk by Jim Pimpernell on The Agricultural Revolution 1700-1850. This topic will have a local slant as the speaker has carried out research at Berkeley in Gloucestershire. The meeting starts at 7.30pm on Monday, January 18, at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road. Visitors are welcome. For details of the society’s full talks programme, visit www.keysalthist.org.uk

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A local writer has released her first novel, a political thriller set against the backdrop of Cuba and the infamous Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp. Rosy Drohan from Marksbury, pictured, has launched her debut Ice Cuba, with proceeds from sales during January going towards Marksbury Church Tower Appeal. A romantic trip to Cuba for Meg and journalist Simon turns into a hunt for proof of torture as the action moves from Santiago to Havana and they try to determine who they can trust among the novel’s colourful characters. Rosy, who lives in the village of Marksbury with her husband, donkeys, Shetland pony and cat, has worked in publishing and has previously been shortlisted in local short story competitions. She has travelled widely in the French and English-speaking Caribbean and has visited Cuba a number of times. Visit amazon.co.uk and find Ice Cuba in the Kindle Store.

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More than 2,000 people visited St John’s Church in Keynsham to see its aisles decorated with dozens of trees. Sixty community groups, local charities, sports clubs, schools and nurseries adopted a tree and decorated it, with the results going on show to the public from December 4 to 6. As well as admiring the trees, visitors enjoyed carols and a varied programme of live music from local choirs and bands, and tours of the church’s historic tower and a nativity-themed quiz for families also proved popular. A spokesperson for the Christmas Tree Festival committee said: “We believe this has been the best festival so far with more trees and some new groups. “We had a huge number of positive comments from visitors who loved the fact that so many different community groups were involved – our visitor

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New home for print and branding specialist with plans to expand A Keynsham retailer will be marking its third anniversary in the heart of Keynsham in brand new, larger premises. Printing and promotional goods specialist Harvem has relocated to the town’s Market Walk development in a large unit overlooking Bath Hill. Founded in 2007, managing director Clinton Hiscox, pictured, initially ran his new venture from home, offering commercial printing services and promotional goods. Moving to the High Street in March 2013, Harvem also expanded its range to include branded clothing, including sportswear, workwear and teamwear. Clinton, who grew up in Keynsham, has since forged strong links in the community, becoming the club shop for both Keynsham Rugby Club and

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I did something in December that I think I have never done before – I cut the grass on our small lawn. I was sat taking an abstract look at the garden during a very windy period and noticed how the wind made the grass look as if it was ripples of waves. This suggested to me that the grass was long, so when the wind had subsided I investigated. It was probably three inches high so out came the mower, the cut raised by one notch, and the grass was cut! It did look smart. I have spent some time on two espalier trees which we have, both apples. I have never really cracked the art of pruning them, always leaving the shoots too long. After conversation with an experienced man, I was encouraged to cut all branches to the main laterals, leaving only two buds to each spur. This took me all day, and now the trees look similar to a picture I have in a specialist’s book. Next summer will be the time to judge. The hellebores are now showing good growth so the leaves have been cut back and the new flowers are standing

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quite erect. A yellow, winter flowering jasmine is doing its stuff, with attractive flowers along the trellis. Other climbers on the trellis, clematis Tetrarose, honeysuckle and summer flowering jasmine, tiny pink flowers, need cutting back before they start to grow next spring. January is not a month that inspires me to do a lot of gardening. It may be wet and waterlogged, frozen and unworkable, but given a little kind weather, progress can be made. It is a good idea to cover any precious over-wintering plants with a bucket, mulch such as bark, horticultural fleece or even bubble wrap. Check hedges if there is snow, so that they do not sag or collapse. If a collapse does happen and it is accessible, get some twine around the bulk and tie it up until the spring. It can then be cut to shape. It is a good time to go to the garden centre, and stock up on items such as canes, twine, labels and sprays, ready for spring. Check all the tools and wipe the metal with an oily rag. At the end of the month, with a little sunshine, spend some time in the greenhouse. Check seed trays and overwintering plants. Clean any cobwebs away, and wipe down racks and glass. One piece of equipment I have is a max-min thermometer hanging in a sheltered bush. It does not make the weather any better but it gives a good indication of what is happening!

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furniture, elevating them to pride of place in the home. The up-to-date stock list can be found at winniespinny. co.uk, as can examples of recent commissions. If there is nothing currently in stock that meets your requirements, Winnie will source the perfect piece for you and advise on style, colours and finishes to compliment your home. What is the best part of running your business? I am passionate about the creative arts, being able to express this love in my work is a dream come true. This is made all the sweeter when a transformed piece finds a new home and goes on to lift the hearts of those people it shares that home with. From a more practical point of view, I believe it’s essential to reuse and recycle where we can and there are plenty of well crafted, well designed, functional, robust pieces of furniture out there ready for a new life.

Running my own businesses has enabled me to find a fantastic work/life balance, granting me the freedom to work in an unrestricted, creative manner. It’s extremely gratifying to have the opportunity to get to know and work with other small businesses in the area, really supporting each other and investing in the local economy. What makes your service different from other companies? Winnie’s Pinny offers a unique, distinctive service based around a customer-centric philosophy and is dedicated to finding the perfect solution through creative collaboration. Winnie’s Pinny understands and works with each and every customer, to create the perfect piece for their home, heart and life. What are your plans for the future of the business? 2016 is shaping up to be a key year in the development of the business; I will be pursuing a

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n Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker is Mr B Merrick on “West Country Gardens”. New members welcome. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331.

January 7

n Keynsham Film Works screens Testament of Youth (12A), a powerful coming-of-age story based on the WWI memoir by Vera Brittain. Screenings are held at The Space in Keynsham Civic Centre, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Non-members £5. Visit keynshamfilmworks.co.uk for more details. n Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group hosts the talk Tales from the Cutting Room Floor with Peter Brownlee, film editor with the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol. The event takes place from 7.30-9pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, £1 for under 16s. Refreshments available plus a bring and buy book stall. n Live music with country swing and cocktail jazz from Espresso at Grounded, Keynsham High Street, 7.30pm, free entry.

January 8

n Coffee morning for families affected by autism at Grounded, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Drop in for a chat, younger children are welcome. For information, call or text Kate on 07787 452164 or email kate@ bristolautismsupport.com.

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

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n Free beginners family history at the Guildhall, Bath, run by Bath Record Office. A session is also coming to Keynsham Community Space on March

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n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild’s January speaker is Susan Marshfield, whose talk is entitled Barefoot to Buckingham Palace. The group meets at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 9.45-11.45am. Guests and new members welcome. Follow the group on Twitter @ KeynaTG.

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n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society hosts a talk by Jim Pimpernel on The Agricultural Revolution 17001850 at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham, 7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £3. n Pub quiz at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, take your seats from 7.30pm. n Timsbury Natural History Group welcomes speaker John Martin to Conygre Hall at 7.30pm to give a talk on Peru. Visitors welcome, admission £3. Refreshments and a raffle. Call secretary Martin Hunt on 01761 433234 for more information.

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n Saltford Golf Ciub, Golf Club Lane, hosts a fun evening of travel ideas and a quiz with travel professional Blanche Summers, 7pm, tickets £5 to include glass of wine and nibbles. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds to go to the club’s Ladies’ Captain’s charity Sparks. Tickets available from Rosie Thompson on 07894 426244 or rosiethompson@live. co.uk

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n Saltford Panto presents Peter Pan at Saltford Hall. Evening performances from 7.30pm on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus matinee shows at 2.15pm on the Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday, tickets all £7. Other shows adults £9, children £7, family (two adults,

n Second-hand furniture sale hosted by Bath and North East Somerset Council next door to the Keynsham Recycling Centre, Pixash Lane, BS31 1TP, 10am to noon. Find out more at www. bathnes.gov.uk/wasteservices or call Council Connect on 01225 394041.

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

February 4

n Keynsham Film Works screens Human Capital (15), an Italian drama in which a low-paid worker is knocked down by an SUV, which drives off. The film looks at the events running up to the accident from the point of view of the three characters involved, in what is both a whodunit and a commentary on how people behave. Screenings are held at The Space in Keynsham Civic Centre, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Non-members £5. Visit keynshamfilmworks.co.uk

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n Keynsham Wombles’ Lock Keeper Litter Pick, 2-4pm, meeting at the Lock Keeper gravel car park. Come and help if you can. Email womble@ transitionkeynsham.org. n MP Jacob Rees-Mogg holds a surgery for constituents in Saltford from 2.30-4.30pm. Call Margaret on 0117 987 2313 or email margaret@ northeastsomersetconservatives. co.uk to make an appointment.

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n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild’s February speaker is Mr E Drewett, who will be giving a talk on The Magic Migration of Birds of Prey. The group meets at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 9.45-11.45am. Guests and new members welcome. Follow the group on Twitter @KeynaTG.

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n Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group hosts a talk on Bennetts Patch & White’s Paddock Nature Reserve by Julie Doherty of Avon Wildlife Trust. The event takes place from 7.30-9pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, £1 for under-16s. Refreshments available plus a bring and buy book stall.

What’s on locally on a regular basis Monday

n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10 until noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Keynsham Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Fry Club. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members are welcome, Call 0117 9609446 or visit www. keynshamlions.org.uk. n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £3 for visitors. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259 for details. n Art classes on alternate Mondays, from 10am-noon. Fear Hall lounge, Keynsham. £5.50 per session. Friendly, encouraging and experienced teacher. Varied subjects and flexibility regarding media, including watercolours, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink and acrylics. Classes also available on Tuesdays and Fridays in High Littleton. Contact 07784 839781. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every

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from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for further details.

n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.304pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up.

n Keynsham Writing Group meets in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call Pat on 0117 986 4722.

n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903 or John White on 0117 986 9274.

n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

n Keynsham Knit’n’Natter Group meets at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, from 2-3.30pm.

Tuesday

n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327. n 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. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, is meeting at a new venue – St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members always welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. The choir leaders are now Rosie Cook and Ben Collings, both ex-music students

n Have fun! Meet people! Keep fit! Social badminton club Tuesday mornings. Keynsham. Starts soon, beginners only. Ages 18 to 80+. For details, ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n We’re here to help - FREE support to help you quit smoking or vaping. Drop in 2-4 pm at Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hear talks from speakers and go 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 Fry Club foyer, Somerdale, Keynsham. We jog/run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.4511.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged

0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Line dance class, at The Fry Club, Carter Room, 7-8pm for complete beginners, 8.159.45pm for beginners. Entry £3.50, all welcome, just turn up or call Jacqi on 0117 373 0720 or 07974 120184 or Lyn on 0117 956 9548 for further information. n Fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nickdewfall@aol.com. n Activity Days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2pm4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org. n KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a

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community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551 for details. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.

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n Maths @67, a small afterschool fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community@67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch club for retired professional and business men, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Grasmere Hotel. For more information, ring John Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n We’re here to help – FREE support to help you quit smoking or vaping. Drop in 5-7pm at Keynsham Health Centre. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.30pm to 3pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home l Continued on Page 60

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l From Page 59 corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See website www. babycomestoo.btck.co.uk. n Baby and Toddler Sing and Sign, 9.30am or 10am start. Contact Sandhya for more details on 07789 880415 or email purpleyoga30@gmail.com. Facebook: Keynsham Toddler and Baby group. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10am to noon. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft

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Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Contact Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864. n The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. Call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam.co.uk.

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

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01225 872304 for more information. n The Painting for Pleasure Club is a friendly group of mixed abilities painting in mixed styles. We meet from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Anyone interested in joining will be made very welcome. Call 01225 873773 in the evening. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Integral Hatha Yoga focused on beginners 6.05-6.55pm; beginners/improvers 7-8.30pm. St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham. Yogakeynsham@ gmail.com, www.yogakeynsham. webs.com, www.twitter.com/ yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. Come and learn the art of morris dancing. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Wendy on 01761 472192.

Friday

n Open mic night at the Crown Inn, 63 Bristol Road, Keynsham, every Friday night. Free entry and performances from Mark Venus. n Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group, Winter Talks on the second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.309.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, under 16s £1. Members and nonmembers of AWT welcome. Refreshments and bring and buy book stall. n 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

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the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. n Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old-time dancing? Come and have fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Saturday

n Children’s ballroom, Latin and old time dance classes, Saturday mornings on the top floor of the Key Centre, Keynsham. Contact Terry for more details on 0117 932 3071. n Mindfulness short walk in Keynsham Park, first Saturday of the month, meet Keynsham Band Stand. By donation. Visit www.yogakeynsham.webs.com or call 07789 880415. n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www. saltandsham.co.uk. n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other like-minded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Terry’s Dance School offers lessons for young people at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Twitter @keynshamwltdo.

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Pen to Paper with Keynsham Creative Writers

A New Year’s Wish (Based on an old Apache Blessing) May the sun in its glory light up your way, To give you new strength for the strife, And bring you new courage with each passing day, As you tread on the pathway of life.

May it doubts and misgivings allay. As the breeze gently blows, may it strengthen your heart, As it breathes its clean air through your frame, And refresh you again on each new path you start, As you play each new hand of life’s game.

And when day is done, may the moon’s gentle glow, Bathe your spirit in silvery light, As its beams all around you softly do flow, And restore your soul ev’ry night.

May you gently walk on with the earth at your feet, As you step in its beauty and ways, And feel as you go Mother Nature’s heartbeat, And so till the end of your days. George Liddell

As the rain sweetly falls on the crop in your field, May it wash all your worries away, May all of your hurt and discomfort be healed,

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New six-a-side league is looking for teams A new six-a-side football league is inviting teams to join its Monday night matches in the new year. Football Mundial is looking for people to play in its well established, FA-affiliated league, whose games are played outdoors on astroturf pitches at Wellsway Sports Centre. The league will have two to three divisions, with the

winners receiving trophies and qualification to the National Champion of Champions tournament in the summer. To join the new Keynsham league, which plays on Mondays from 7-9pm, or to get an information pack, call 01937 841440, email info@ footballmundial.com, or visit www.footballmundial.com.

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Offered to the market with no onward chain and set within substantial grounds is this beautiful detached residence. Situated on the ever popular Grange Road, this family home is in need of upgrading, however offers excellent scope for a buyer to stamp their own mark on what could be a perfect home for many years to come. Internally the property comprises an entrance hallway, a bay fronted lounge with doors leading to a conservatory, a formal dining room with bay windows overlooking the rear garden, a fitted kitchen, a rear lobby and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor can be found three well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom

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£620,000

A truly beautiful stunning grade II listed cottage offered for sale with no onward chain located within close proximity to Keynsham Town Centre. Set in a generous plot with southerly mature gardens leading to the Chew River & countryside, this substantial home provides an abundance of space over two floors. From the vast driveway on entrance a pathway leads you via the side garden with its large expanse of lawn and mature fruit trees to this picture perfect period home. Once inside a central hallway greets you with no fewer than five reception rooms, including a formal dining room, a drawing room and even a cosy snug all located on the ground floor.

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£695,000

A stunning entrance greets you via a considerable driveway where ‘Bramleys’ proudly sits within this rural setting. This detached residence built circa 1920’s is situated in a plot measuring in excess of a 1/3 of an acre. The property itself boasts exquisite accommodation over two floors, exuding charm and character throughout. Having undergone a comprehensive yet sympathetic renovation, this magnificent home is offered for sale in excellent decorative order, with impeccable attention to detail evident. Natural light is prominent with many rooms offering dual and triple aspects with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

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Keynsham Rugby’s unbeaten run ended by table-topping Matson by Rob Breckon Keynsham Rugby’s 12 match winning run and unbeaten form since the start of the 2015/16 season ended on Saturday, December 19, after a close-fought contest at home against Matson. Final score 10-15. For the home side it was a very quick start out of the blocks. The opening kick-off wasn’t well received by Matson, which bounced into touch just outside their 22. Keynsham’s athletic line out jumpers, particularly the towering Corey Talbot, managed to disrupt the Matson set piece, which was collected by hooker Paul Coops. The ball was popped to supporting number 8 and captain Jack Weston, who showed great strength and power to bounce off four Matson defenders and run the 20 metres to score with less than a minute played. Fly half Joe Davies added the conversion, 7-0. However, Matson were unbeaten by luck and their response reflected this just before the end

of the first quarter. After a number of phases, Keynsham were penalised and Matson kicked to the corner. A solid set piece then allowed their pacey backs to enter the fray with their winger crossing over in the corner to make it a try apiece. 7-5. The most significant moment in the game came just before half time following a good run from centre Gareth Bradnock, who was illegally held up just shy of the try line. The resulting penalty was taken quickly by Weston who crashed over for what the majority thought was a definite try. Despite this, the referee was indecisive was instead deemed the ball to have been knocked on, much to the dismay of the home supporters and players themselves. This meant Keynsham went into half time with a narrow 7-5 lead. In the second half, Matson seemed to step up the pace and were skilfully putting together numerous phases of attack and stretching the home defence

which was responding in kind. However, a well-placed chip and chase eventually opened up Keynsham’s defence with the visitors dotting down just before the ball rolled over the dead-ball line. 7-10. In such tense and high pressured contests it can be the small margins that set sides apart. Keynsham resorted to a kicking orientated strategy much of the second half for which they were made to pay with Matson’s very fast back three demonstrating their worth with a another well taken try for the Matson winger with 65 minutes played, 7-15. Despite this setback, Keynsham showed their resilience. Keynsham’s pack, which has enjoyed much ascendancy over opposition so far this season, faced a similarly successful pack. However, at times the amber and blacks got the upper hand and a good carry late on in the game through flanker Hayden Johnson and prop Tim Coughlan provided the platform for a series

of meaningful attacking phases from the backs. The pressure told and Matson infringed and Davies closed to gap to an unconverted try with a well taken penalty. 10-15. Sensing a late change in momentum, Matson looked to play smart and resorted to using the boot, meaning if Keynsham were going to score they would have to do so from deep inside their own half. Despite a late barrage of attack, Matson’s defence held on to inflict Keynsham’s first defeat of the season. Captain Weston said: “It’s a disappointing result, Matson just edged it and probably deserved the win and small margins make a big difference in games like this. If you offered us 12 wins from 13 games at the start of the season we would have snatched your arm off. The biggest test now is how we bounce back from this result and go forwards in the second half of the season. But I have full confidence in the boys and what we can achieve.”

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Records tumble as swimming club hosts its annual championships Swimmers, coaches, volunteers, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends once again packed the spectator balcony at Keynsham Leisure Centre over two Saturdays in November and December for the Keynsham Swimming Club annual club championships, writes our correspondent. With over 120 swimmers aged six to 50(ish) taking part in 25 events over 140 heats there was standing room only on the balcony and a fantastic atmosphere as the swimmers competed for the coveted club honours. The standard of swimming at this year’s competition was exceptionally high, with no less than 16 club championship records broken. Among the records to fall was one of the club’s longest standing benchmarks as nine-year-old Jessica Lawton clocked a time of 1:30.38 in the 100m individual medley, surpassing the time set by Jo Coventry, daughter of the club’s

John Warren, left, with retiring coach Ted Francis vice president, Sue Coventry, who had held the record for that age group since 1982. Jessica also broke another four records, taking five gold medals in all. As in previous years, the annual Keynsham Seals Disabled Swimming Club invitational race produced the loudest cheers of the championships. A special staggered start for swimmers of varying ages and abilities produced a very exciting race. Amid the packed schedule of very competitive racing there

was still time for some added fun with coaches and parents showing their skills in the seniors category and the club captains adding some seasonal pantomime entertainment in a fancy dress race. As the whole club gathered on the second Saturday of the championships, there was an emotional farewell to one of the club's longest-serving and best-loved coaches, Ted Francis, who is retiring from coaching after more than 30 years’ service. Club chairman John Warren thanked Ted for his dedicated service to the club and presented him with a commemorative plate on behalf of club members past and present who have benefited from Ted’s expertise, enthusiasm and encouragement over the years. The club championships were licensed by the ASA and so provided swimmers with a further opportunity to achieve qualifying times for the Somerset

County Championships being held in January and February. Around 60 Keynsham swimmers have now qualified for the county competitions with many achieving the standards in multiple events and so it was straight back to some hard training straight after Christmas for the young swimmers and their coaches. The championship records broken were as follows:Callum Davies (8 Yrs) 50m Breaststroke. Harrison Marshall (8 Yrs) 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 200m Freestyle. Jessica Lawton (9 Yrs) 150m Breaststroke, 50m Freestyle, 100m IM, 50m Butterfly, 200m Freestyle. Lara Turner (10 Yrs) 100 IM, 200m Freestyle. Jude Blackmore (10 Yrs) 100m IM. Thomas Hobbs (10 Yrs) 200m Freestyle. Isaac Grothier (12/13 Yrs) 50m Butterfly. Ella Riggall (12/13 Yrs) 50m Backstroke. Jess Podger (14 Yrs & Over) 100m Freestyle.

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for the First Team so far this season; and our improved discipline both on and off the pitch sees us currently in fifth position in the Discipline Table. “I really feel that the club is moving forward, and while we still face the usual financial constraints, the future is really looking rosy.” Keynsham’s forthcoming home fixtures are as follows:

Keynsham Town FC News from The Crown Field At the time of going to print, Keynsham Town’s First XI had only played three matches in December and have continued their climb up the Toolstation Western League Division One table with a draw and two wins. The month started with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Wellington. Although Keynsham had the better chances, with Aaron Childs (twice) and Pat Davison going close in the second half, neither keeper was really tested. The point did, however, preserve the Ks’ unbeaten home record this season. Their next game was away to bottom-of-the-table Bishop Sutton and the Ks came away with a 4-2 victory at a wet and windy Lakeview. The first half was a tepid affair on a very boggy pitch. Neither side could string many passes together and it was probably the easiest 45 minutes either goalkeeper has had this season. However, the Ks came out fighting after the break and took the lead on 49 minutes. Aaron Childs swung the ball in from the left flank and sub Tom Johnson expertly headed the ball home at the far post. The hosts hit back straight from the kick-off though and their centre-forward broke through three tackles to slot the ball home. Captain Rob Sheriton then restored the Ks’ lead in the 66th minute with a fine lob over the keeper from 30 yards. By now there was only one winner, and sub Pat Davison secured the points with a brace on 72 and 82 minutes with two close-range finishes. Although they again conceded immediately, Keynsham closed the game out to secure the points. The last game before Christmas saw the club pay for the whole First Team squad to travel to Westbury by train as a gesture of thanks to the players. It was a great day and made a welcome change to the sometimes tortuous car journeys the players have to endure. Their 3-2 victory was more comfortable than the

Saturday, January 9, 2016 Devizes Town (Toolstation Western League) – 3pm kick-off Saturday, January 23, 2016 Oldland Abbotonians (Toolstation Western League) – 3pm kick-off Kieran Adams in action against Wells scoreline suggests, although in typical Keynsham fashion, their supporters were left biting their finger nails for the last few minutes! After yet another penalty miss on the half hour (that makes it eight consecutive spot kicks squandered), a great diagonal ball from Pat Davison found Bertrand Abang in the box, who turned inside and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner. A cracking strike by Ben Harris after the break put the Ks in charge at 2-0, but they then gave away a sloppy goal and missed several chances to put the game to bed. A second strike by Harris was answered almost immediately by the hosts, meaning that Keynsham had to hang on for the win. Manager Chris King said: “These last two results should give us much more confidence on the road, especially scoring seven goals in the process. Obviously I’m a little disappointed at conceding two goals in both games, but ultimately it’s about getting the three points and I can’t knock the lads for their attitude and work rate in both games.” Club secretary Julian French added: “We all know what a great job Kinger, Sean and Russ are doing, but a quick glance at the Toolstation Western League Division One table at Christmas last year makes startling reading! “The Ks have played seven league games less than at the same stage last season, and currently have taken seven points more. While goals scored are similar (37 so far this year compared with 43 a year ago), the improvement in our defence is staggering (only 34 conceded

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