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CCTV plea as pair target victim, 81 Police have issued CCTV images of two men they want to identify in connection with a distraction burglary attempt at an elderly man's Saltford home. PAGE 5
Neil is mourned Neil Shepherd, a former director of music at St John’s Church in Keynsham, has died at the age of 55. PAGE 6
Police cuts threat Households across Avon and Somerset could have to pay the police an extra £15 next year or see PCSO numbers cut. PAGE 7
Vision of recycling More details have emerged of plans for a ‘state of the art’ recycling centre in Keynsham. PAGES 12 & 13
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Residents say this Bath Road lay-by is widely used by drivers RESIDENTS are opposing plans for a development in Keynsham that would include a new access from the Bath Road. Places for People Strategic Land wants to remove the lay-by next to the Esso petrol station to create an entrance to the 3.7-acre site. It is seeking permission for “flexible use commercial development”, although the company also believes the site may be suitable for new homes. More than 140 comments objecting to the proposals have been received by Bath and North East Somerset, which will decide on the application. Many residents say that the lay-by is the only one between Keynsham and Saltford and is used for additional family parking, school drop-offs, friends sharing lifts, delivery vans, diala-ride, as a taxi waiting place and as a rest stop for drivers. They have expressed concern at the prospect of heavy lorries using a central area to turn right, across heavy traffic, to access the site. They also point out that the site entrance is next to the petrol station exit, where vehicles wait to accelerate into small gaps in traffic, resulting in a number of accidents. Objectors point out the site is next to footpaths and a cycle track used daily by cyclists and walkers, including many school children. They fear for the safety of pedestrians who would also have to cross the new junction. One resident, who asked not to be named, contacted the Voice to share their concerns.
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“If this proposal was given the green light, we would have to endure increased vehicle noise from lorries braking, changing gears to come to a halt, whilst waiting for a gap in the heavy traffic before slowly turning across oncoming traffic. “This would inevitably result in traffic congestion and additional pollution as vehicles wait with idling engines. “The A4 is a road with already high levels of pollution above Government acceptable levels.” Others echoed the resident’s concern about pollution, stating that allowing the proposal would be contrary to the council’s ‘climate emergency’ policy. The site, which is owned by Places for People Strategic Land, was once used to graze horses. It is allocated for employment use in the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy and is not in the green belt. The plot stretches back from the A4 to World’s End Lane (off Pixash Lane). Objectors have stated that any access to the site should be via World’s End Lane, as allocated in the council’s master plan for the area. But the agents acting for the applicants - property and planning consultancy Rapleys - argue that accessing the site from the A4 rather than World’s End Lane would be more appropriate. Sarah Fordham, of Rapleys, said: “We are seeking permission for a new vehicular access onto the A4 Bath Road because World’s End Lane is suitable only for a very low number
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The lay-by on the Bath Road lies between the Esso petrol station on the left and the Broadleaze Nurseries site. Inset left, the field beyond
of traffic movements due to the width of the road surface, which restricts opportunities for vehicles to pass one another safely within the carriageway. “An access from Bath Road operates more efficiently and safely in highway terms.” The concerned resident who contacted the Voice said that the developers have also bought the Broadleaze Nurseries site, which is next to the plot behind the lay-by, and have told the previous owner they intend to build houses there. “It is certainly causing upset, anxiety and uncertainty within the local community along the A4.” The resident said that B&NES council does not seem to have any long-term plan for the A4 between Keynsham and Saltford, allowing a variety of ‘piecemeal’ large developments, such as the housing at Hygge Park and a residential nursing home at Pixash Lane. Sarah Fordham confirmed that Places for People owned the freehold of the nursery site but said it had not yet submitted a
planning application for the site. Regarding the plot behind the lay-by, she said: “The application would allow a range of employment uses to be accommodated on the site, which would be limited to those that the council’s planning policies consider are suitable in close proximity to existing residential properties. “We also believe that the site could be suitable for residential development and have made representations to the council as part of the emerging review of the Local Plan on this basis. “We are not, however, seeking permission for new homes as part of our current planning application.” Bath and North East Somerset Council has set a ‘target decision’ date of January 13 for the application. The Voice approached a spokesman for Places for People Strategic Land to ask about the company’s vision for its developments in the Keynsham area, but he was unable to provide a response before we went to press.
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CCTV appeal as pair target victim, 81
POLICE have issued these CCTV images of two men they want to identify in connection with a distraction burglary attempt at the home of an elderly man in Saltford. Two men called at the home of an 81-year-old man in the Manor Road area, at just after 5pm on Wednesday December 2. When the victim heard the door handle go, he saw the two men outside and spoke to them through the door but didn’t let them inside. Investigating officer PC Kerry Grace said: “Unfortunately this is the second time this victim has been targeted by this type of offending. “Fortunately, the men didn’t get the chance to steal anything and the victim called the police. “One of the men we are trying to identify is in his twenties and he spoke with an Irish accent. He was wearing a distinctive turquoise ski hat with dark-blue hoops around it and orange gloves.
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similar offence? If so, please call us.” If you can help, phone the police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5220274786. Police are urging anyone with vulnerable elderly relatives or friends to talk to them about how to stay safe from this sort of crime.
l Never open the door to an unexpected caller until you’ve checked their identification – use a door chain or viewer, intercom or a ‘smart’ doorbell. Genuine callers expect it. l If you’re not sure, don’t open the door. l If you are suspicious of a caller, tell the police straight away - ring 999 if you feel threatened or intimidated, otherwise call 101. l Keep your cash in the bank, not at home. l Keep windows and doors secured if you’re not in the room. l If you see someone calling door-to-door, but only on frail or elderly neighbours, call 999 straight away. l Join Neighbourhood Watch. There's more advice on doorstep crime at http://bit.ly/1PSkJRK
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Care for your pet's teeth Former director of ID you know that dental disease affects over 87% of dogs and 70% of cats older than three? Just like humans, animals get a build-up of plaque and tartar, which causes inflammation of the gums that is painful and can lead to loss of teeth. We perform dental procedures daily. Here are some tooth-friendly tips: Brushing your pet’s teeth: Start from a young age and make it part of their daily routine. Concentrate on the outsides of the teeth – don’t worry if you can’t get to the insides, as most tartar grows on the outside. Use a poultry-flavoured animal toothpaste and give lots of treats throughout! If you are unable to brush your pet’s teeth (understandable!) then here are some other options: Hexarinse mouthwash: This product has up to 60% of the benefit of tooth brushing as it kills plaque-forming bacteria. Many animals tolerate having some syringed into the corner of their mouth, and they swill it around themselves. It is very cost-effective because only a small amount is needed (0.5ml for cats; 1ml for small dogs; 2-5ml for medium to large dogs). Plaque-Off: This product is a food additive - just sprinkle some on your pet’s food and it works by preventing bacteria in the mouth from producing plaque. Not as effective as mouthwash, but better than no care at all. Dental diets: Prescription dental foods offer resistance to chewing, which helps to break down tartar build-up and ‘clean’ teeth. Some also contain chemicals that slow down plaque formation. It’s important to note with dental chews that they are usually highly calorific, and animals should not be chewing objects harder than their teeth or they can wear or break. They are also not as effective as brushing, prescription diets or mouthwash. Becki Hill RVN
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NEIL Shepherd, a former director of music at St John’s Church in Keynsham, has died at the age of 55. He took up the post at St John’s in 1999 when he moved up from Cornwall with his wife and two (soon to be four) children. He energetically led the choir in practices and regular services and was keen to develop choral days, concerts and choir tours alongside this. Highlights included cathedral visits, choir recordings, a tour to Paris where the choir performed in Notre Dame, and visits by, among others, Sir David Willcocks, John Rutter and Bob Chilcott to conduct large groups of singers for day workshop sessions. After a few years, Neil moved on to posts in Cirencester and
Lancashire and, most recently, settled in Cornwall, where he ran successful community choirs for some years and had recently remarried. Neil was known as a fine musician with wide-ranging skills (at one time he was one of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom organists) and a particular gift for motivating groups of people. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues.
Woman assaulted on path POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was inappropriately touched in Keynsham. A man slapped the woman’s bottom as she walked along a path between Charlton Road and Ashton Way car park. The incident happened between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Saturday November 28. The man is described as white, in his 20s, of medium build, with brown hair and a short beard. He wore a grey hooded top.
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Police tax rise needed to stop cuts
HOUSEHOLDS across Avon and Somerset could have to pay the police an extra £15 next year or see PCSO numbers cut. Payments to the force are just one part of council tax bills and local authorities are expected to be able to increase their share by up to five per cent after the pandemic squeezed their budgets. Councillors have warned of a cumulative effect on families who are already feeling the pinch. Police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens has launched a consultation on the mooted 6.6 per cent increase to the police precept to understand the impact it will have. She told the police and crime panel: “We’ll have to make cuts if we go for a less than five per cent increase. If we want proactivity we have to go higher. “We have families that have been extremely hard hit by Covid. There’s some real fragility in our economy. This isn’t an easy decision in any way, shape or form. We will put up our antennae to capture the public voice. “If the rise is less than five per cent, it will be a cut in staff, and the equivalent of 64 PCSOs. I can’t cut police officers, they have been ring-fenced.”
Police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens is seeking the public's views She added: “I’m aware of the issues facing hard-pressed families. This is going to hit very hard for the officers themselves who are on a low income and will have to pay this. “Local authorities will probably be given the flexibility of a five per cent increase. This will just be an increase on top of various bills, against a real fragility in household incomes.” Panel members were told that freezing the budget would result in a £4.8 million deficit next year, requiring 143 police staff and PCSOs to be made redundant. A five per
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cent increase would allow the force to balance its budget, but a 6.6 per cent hike – the maximum allowed – would allow another 70 officers to be recruited. The £15 increase would take the police’s annual share of council tax to £240 for the average band D property. Council tax bills also include payments to town, parish, district, county and unitary councils and the fire service. Councillor Andy Sharman said: “This is a difficult decision. It won’t just be the constabulary putting up the precept, it will be every local authority. That will have a cumulative effect.” Councillor Heather Shearer said: “The pandemic has pushed the difference between those people who are doing well and who aren’t. For an awful lot of people, it won’t be affordable. “I’d like to think people are prepared to pay for their police service, because of those vulnerable people we’re trying to protect. I fear if we don’t have the right police service, their lives will get worse.” The consultation will be open until the end of January. To respond, go to https:// www.avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk/ and look under ‘Local News’.
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The bridge at Saltford Golf Club in tribute to Bristol Rovers fan Baz, right FAMILY and friends have come together to create a lasting tribute to sports lover Pete Broom – known to everyone as Baz. Baz fell ill with Covid-19 in March and died on April 5. He was 59. Now a bridge has been built in his memory at Saltford Golf Club, where he used to play. His former wife Jenny Ogg explained: “Baz loved all sports, and Bristol Rovers and golf were his passions. We wanted to put a memorial bench or something similar somewhere, as we were unable to have a proper funeral and there was no wake. “We couldn't decide what to do and then we found that a bridge on the 18th hole at Saltford Golf Club needed replacing. “His mates and the club designed Baz's Bridge, which would be a great place for a memorial - somewhere his mates would cross every round of golf, somewhere his family could go, and something that needed updating at the club. “Baz loved the outdoors and would often comment on wildlife he had seen while golfing. Also, there is a great view of Kelston Round Top from the course, another place he would walk the dog, so it was a perfect spot.” Hundreds of friends and family lined the route of his socially distanced funeral. And when the call went out for anyone, skilled or unskilled, to help build the bridge, many came forward. Jenny said: “Some picked stones, some cleaned those stones, others shovelled a lot of materials, helped move concrete rings and
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The old bridge, left, and how it looks now - a fitting memorial for a passionate sports fan railway sleepers, and drove diggers.” “But the main thing was a lot involved gave their time for free, businesses gave us free or massively reduced rates on materials and hire of machinery, people turned up with food and drink for those working. “People arrived at 8am, worked extremely hard all day in all weathers when they could have been with family or out earning money and didn't return home till it was dark. “Baz would have been so touched and it
gave all involved a sense of doing something great for a good mate.” The bridge was officially opened on Saturday December 12, on the weekend of what would have been Baz’s 60th birthday. Jenny cut the ribbon to officially open the bridge at a small gathering, during which she paid tribute to everyone who had helped. “It was nice to be able to say thank-you. It has given people a sense of achievement at the end of what has been a rubbish year.”
Drinkers urged to try new app to stay dry in January RESIDENTS across Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to take on Dry January and double their chances of staying alcohol free for the month, by downloading Alcohol Change UK’s free support app, Try Dry. New research from Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January, suggests that more people than ever are planning a Dry
January, with one in eight UK adults aiming to reset their relationship with alcohol, after a year in which many have found themselves drinking more heavily during the pandemic. Councillor Rob Appleyard, cabinet member for adult services, said: “Cutting down on the booze brings with it huge benefits, from having more energy to sleeping better, losing weight and saving money.”
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The Dry January app is available from the App Store or Google Play. Via the app, you will be able to receive optional daily coaching emails. You can sign up for just the emails at dryjanuary.org.uk The app allows people to track their units, calories and money saved, plus set personalised goals and earn badges. It is endorsed by Public Health England.
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t’s not all doom and gloom, honest! This month’s good news is that of the bikes we advertised as stolen in last month’s column, we’ve managed to return two of them to their owners. They were very grateful, so thanks for your help in identifying them. I still have one outstanding, so if you know anyone who has had a bike or item stolen, please ask them to report it to the police so we have a chance of getting their items back to them. n Covid Covid Covid - it fills the news and has us on the edge of our seats. Its effects have been life-changing for most of the planet, and as I write this, the guidance has changed again. We have extra officers working every day to help deal with the strain that enforcing the latest rules has on the police force. We have the power to issue
with PC James Evans fines and stop gatherings that are in breach of the new rules and, as a number of people have found out to their cost, we are using enforcement when needed. Please be sensible and stick to the rules as they change so we don’t have to ruin your celebrations. n This time of year sees some people struggling with their mental health, and knowing where to turn for support can be a daunting prospect. Approaching someone for help can seem like
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the hardest thing in the world to do. If you’re struggling, I would urge you to try to speak to someone, whether it’s a trained professional like a Samaritans volunteer (phone number 116123) or a friend, neighbour or colleague. No matter what’s going on, there is always a way forward - it’s just that sometimes we need help to find that way. Likewise, if you notice someone’s behaviour changing, or you feel that something is just not right, then talk to them or raise you concerns with others so they can. It could be the most important conversation you ever have. n I have been harping on about home security for the last few months, and with the thefts of bicycles and motorcycles on the rise, it has been important to push this to try to prevent offences.
This time of year lends itself to opportunists skulking around in the extended hours of darkness and targeting outbuildings and garages. If you’ve received expensive gifts for Christmas, please make sure they are stored securely. Record any frame numbers of bikes and take a picture of them, so that if needed we can prove that an item is yours. Also, if you have received an electric scooter for Christmas, please remember they are not for the public highway and that we have the power to seize and destroy them if they are used in public places, so use them as they are intended and it will not be an issue. From me and the rest of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and that we can get back to some sort of normality in 2021.
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Gifts galore for children's centre A COUPLE who run a gym have been overwhelmed by the generosity of their customers, family and friends in aid of Keynsham Children’s Centre. Teresa Lovell and wife Hayley own the LoveFitness personal training studio, and each year they organise a collection of gifts for the centre in West View Road. They were concerned that the Covid-19 pandemic might thwart their plans this year – but they were happily proved wrong. Teresa said: “With our daughter Betsy, aged four, we
believe as a family in helping other families who maybe need support. “LoveFitness was based in Keynsham for five years, where we first found out about the children’s centre. “We have collected hundreds of Christmas presents for the children over the years with help from our customers, friends and family. Last year alone we collected over 700 presents.” Due to the financial effects of the pandemic, the couple had to move their business from their Keynsham premises to
Betsy with some of the gifts donated to Keynsham Children’s Centre their home in Kingswood. Teresa said: “I doubted whether we would be able to pull everyone together in these financially hard times to do a collection this year. “But as always, LoveFitness customers, friends and family
did us proud and collected over 400 gifts for the families of Keynsham and the surrounding area. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved, and here is to a better and brighter 2021!”
Sing along with us from your sofa OLDER isolated people from Keynsham and beyond are singing on their sofas every week with the Golden-Oldies charity. Goldies, as it is more fondly known, was forced by Covid-19 to cancel all its daytime Sing & Smile sessions back in March. Within weeks, the charity introduced online singing with its popular formula of 60s hits and sessions shared by Rachel Parry and Cheryl Davies, two of the charity’s popular session leaders. Grenville Jones, Goldies founder, said: “The response was immediate and in July we were able to get funding to increase to twice-weekly sessions, Rachel going live every Tuesday and Cheryl leading the singalongs every Thursday.” As the sessions have progressed, they have been supported, promoted and followed by many other Age-Related organisations across England and Wales.
The Tuesday sessions with Rachel now take a more magazine-style approach, with public health information videos and ‘appearances’ from many of the session leaders who previously delivered the daytime sessions. With a designated website www.goldieslive. com, the pre-recorded sessions go live on YouTube and on Facebook every week, where they can be revisited at any time. Mary Tamburella sent one of the many, many comments received in recent weeks. “Thank you, I really do love the sessions. My sister-in-law lives with me. She has dementia and I play them to her most nights before bed.” Grenville added: “If Goldies was important to lonely older isolated people prior to Covid, then now our work is even more vital to combat isolation and wellbeing, reaching out to those who are vulnerable and stuck at home.”
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KEYNSHAM MEMORIES with Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society SYDMEAD Cottage was one of a pair that used to front onto the Keynsham Road on the way to Willsbridge. It was destroyed in a gas explosion in December 1994. This charming old photograph shows visitors to the cottage and is believed to date from about 1909. By the door is Mrs Gertie Stone and her son Walter with three visiting young relatives. The Stones lived in Redcliffe, Bristol, but came to their cottage for country weekends and for boating on the river. The photograph has been kindly supplied by Mrs Stone’s grandson, John Stone, who would be pleased if any reader can identify the make of car. If you can, contact John directly by email at ejostone@hotmail.co.uk
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Recycling centre vision of future MORE details have emerged of plans for a ‘state of the art’ recycling centre in Keynsham. Bath and North East Somerset Council wants to consolidate its current facilities at Pixash Lane and Ashmead Road onto a redeveloped site at Pixash Lane. The behind-the-scenes operational waste and recycling transfer station at Midland Road in Bath would also move to the site. The new facility is planned to meet demand from an increasing population for the next 30 to 40 years. The council will be assessing the results of a public consultation that closed on December 21. All feedback will be considered as part of the council’s formal planning application.
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road gritting located next to the A4. An education space would allow children and students to learn the processes involved in recycling. The council acknowledges there would be increased traffic on nearby roads. A transport
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Work is now well under way on the residential development at the south end of Keynsham’s Ashton Way car park. The building that was demolished was built in 1974 as a garage and car showroom by Geoff Mabbs, who had a successful career as a rally driver in the 1960s. Here, we take a look at his achievements.
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New workshop and showroom under construction in April 1974 Photo from the Russell Leitch collection
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orn in 1933, Geoff Mabb’s career took off in the late 1950s when he gained success in the RAC annual GB rally, where timed stages of driving were important; it also included special driving tests to examine car-handling skills. These events were in cars which by today’s standards were basic, with provision for driver safety that was non-existent. His passion for motor racing soon took Geoff across Europe where, in Holland, driving a Triumph Herald with co-driver Leslie Griffiths, he gained early success, winning the 1961 Tulpenrallye (Tulip Rally), driving the same car later in the Monte Carlo Rally. Geoff was not only becoming an established rally driver and mixing with the best in Europe, but he was also at the forefront of British motor race engineering in pioneering the development of British-made vehicles. Changes were being made to the engine, bodywork and suspension, converting the basic model into a fast, effective, rally racing car. The original Morris Mini 997cc would soon take the new format of a 1071cc Cooper S, which was subsequently highlighted in the
Geoff Mabbs with some of the trophies from his rally race successes filming of The Italian Job. In 1963, Geoff drove a Cooper S in the 1963 Monte Carlo rally – he finished a creditable 18th. His racing career for the BMC works team included several performances in the iconic Monte
Carlo Rally which, in the 1960s, captured the imagination of a generation. After 1963, mentioned earlier, he raced in the 1964, 1965 and 1966 events, with his highest placing of tenth coming in the last
of these, when he drove a Rover 2000. Geoff was a familiar face on UK race circuits, in particular on the local race scene at Castle Combe, where much of his race practice and vehicle testing was completed. In September 1965, a car named the Mini Marcos, which had a Mini Cooper S 1,293cc engine and had been built by Janspeed Engineering of Salisbury, made its racing debut in the 1,600cc GT race, with Geoff Mabbs at the wheel. After only seven laps of practice, in atrociously wet conditions, he raced into pole position and went on to win by a comfortable margin. Continuing his racing career throughout the 1960s, Geoff maintained his liaisons with the Mini Cooper S BMC works team, Janspeed Engineering and Marcos Cars in Westbury, but during the 1970s his garage business on Rock Road became more of a priority, with the old building being demolished and a Ford car dealership established. Having also served as a local councillor for several years, Geoff died at an early age in 1983. l This article is based on a piece in our new book, researched by Phil Robbins and with permissions from Mandy Mabbs, except where stated.
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Geoff in a rally-winning Triumph Herald about 1961
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THE principal of Wellsway School in Keynsham, Matthew Woodville, is moving to a new post in south Bristol in September. Mr Woodville will become principal of Bedminster Down School, another of the secondaries in the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust. Wellsway School will begin the process of recruiting a new principal this month, ready for the start of the next academic year. Mr Woodville joined Wellsway in April 2016 and has overseen a number of significant improvements, resulting in strong exam results and an Ofsted judgement of Good in 2019. Since September 2019 he has also been executive principal of IKB Academy, a small specialist secondary school that shares the Wellsway site. He said: “It has been an honour and a privilege to lead such a fantastic school and to serve the communities of
led by interim principal Debbie Gibbs, who will return to her permanent role as principal at IKB Academy in September. Malcolm Broad, chairman of the trust board, said: “The trustees were keen to ensure that Bedminster Down School had an experienced principal to lead it through the next phase of its development. “We asked Mr Woodville to take on this permanent position and he was pleased to accept the role, which means he can further his career while remaining within our growing family of schools. “These appointments will set up these three secondaries for great success next year, but for now it is business as usual. The trustees would like to thank Mrs Gibbs at Bedminster Down School and the interim leadership team at IKB Academy for ably leading their schools this year. The leaders in all our schools are working tirelessly to ensure students and staff are safe, happy and successful.”
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n NEWS CHILDREN at Saltford C of E Primary School did their bit to bring festive cheer to the elderly residents of a care home. Coronavirus restrictions prevented the pupils from making their traditional visit to Kingfisher Lodge to sing Christmas carols during the last week of term. So instead they made lots of colourful bauble cards, with festive messages and even some jokes, to raise residents' spirit and let them know that the school cares about them.
Children learn healthy cooking is fun A KEYNSHAM family is among those being supported to make healthier eating choices, thanks to the Community Wellbeing Hub. The hub, which is a collaboration between Bath & North East Somerset Council, Virgin Care and 3SG, was formed in March to provide a range of support to residents during the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the calls the hub has received have been for food support. Staff at the hub’s ‘food pod’ take a holistic approach to their response, from providing emergency food to signposting to advice services. One of the most popular services they offer are cookery courses. Provided by Virgin Care to families with children under 18, the
five-week ‘Cook It’ courses teach participants how to cook a range of low-cost, healthy, nutritionally balanced meals, while providing information on food hygiene, labelling, budgeting and meal planning. Keynsham mum Sarah Sealey said: “The ‘Cook It’ family course is a great fun way to encourage children into the kitchen, introduce them to new foods and help them understand nutrition, with exciting and bright recipes to try out. “Each recipe comes with a short YouTube video that children can follow, learning how to chop and prepare as well as to cook their own meal. “Being part of the process is really helping
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my daughter to be more adventurous and choose healthier alternatives. She really does enjoy the meals she has cooked more. “I have gained a little chef in the kitchen and it’s lovely to see how excited my daughter is each week choosing which recipe she wants to cook with her mum or dad.” The courses are currently run online, and each session is around two hours long. The next online ‘Cook It’ course starts on Tuesday January 12. To find out, call 0300 247 0050, visit www. communitywellbeinghub.co.uk or email BATHNES.thehub@virgincare.co.uk The Community Wellbeing Hub is open from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
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T’S no exaggeration to say that 2020 was a terrible year, and I fervently hope that in 2021 we’ll turn the tide on coronavirus and be able to live freely again. We’re by no means out of the woods, but I believe there are many reasons to be optimistic, on top of the roll-out of Covid vaccines. The way our communities came together in the darkest of times to support people in need has given me hope for the future. Those networks that were established and strengthened last year are here to stay, and our neighbourhoods are so much better for them. A recent poll found that only 12% of people in the UK want life to return to ‘exactly as it was before.’ Instead, most of us want to keep the good things that helped us get through the pandemic – the extra hours in the day from not having to commute, the joy of spending more time in nature or with family, and the pleasure of getting to know our neighbours. A ‘new normal’ that’s good for people will also be good for the planet too. Recognising that, the government has pledged a green recovery. In November it set out a 10-point plan to mobilise £12 billion of investment in green jobs and infrastructure, protecting the natural
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Want to be a firefighter? LOCAL people are being encouraged to apply to become a wholetime firefighter with Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). It is hoped applications will be received from people across Bath and North East Somerset, as well as from more underrepresented groups, including woman and members of BAME communities. Online workshops will be hosted throughout January to provide insight towards the role of a firefighter and the selection stages before applications go live in March. As a wholetime firefighter, recruits will be responsible for ensuring Avon’s fire stations are crewed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fully qualified firefighters earn £31,767 a year and have the opportunity to look for promotion within the service. More information can be found at www.yesyoucan.careers
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id you know that the name January takes its name from the Roman god Janus? He is usually depicted as having two faces - looking both to the future and to the past. At the start of a new year, we often do the same. It is a time that lots of people use to reflect on the year gone and often come up with New Year’s resolutions. We won’t forget 2020 for a long time. It is a year we will remember sadly for the disruptions that Covid-19 brought - a year that brought heartache, illness, job losses and isolation. It was a tough year for many of us, one that we are only too happy to be leaving behind. Let us not forget though the good we saw and experienced: acts of kindness, compassion, support, practical care and creative ways of getting communities together safely. There was lots of good that came out of 2020. Moving forward then, what do we do? Have you got New Year’s resolutions? Most of the time those are broken. Yet it is still a good moment to think about new starts. Maybe for some of us, this year will bring a muchwanted fresh start, filled with hope and excitement. Others may be aware of the challenges and difficulties
or uncertainties that lie ahead. However well we think we have our life, our future, the next five years mapped out, none of us can be sure what this year will bring, good or bad. Most of us wouldn’t have predicted the effects of Covid-19 at the beginning of last year. However much you like planning - and I am not saying planning is a bad thing - we cannot be sure what the future holds. It is a picture of uncertainty, but I hope you approach 2021 with a glimpse of hope. In one of the sermons during Advent, I encouraged the congregation members to reflect back on their journey, more specifically their faith journey over 2020 - a road made up of rocky sections and obstacles. To be honest, 2021 will also have its difficulties and obstacles. The important part to remember is that we are not on our own, we journey with others. Whatever 2021 brings to you, never be afraid to offer help where you think it is needed and never be afraid to accept help when you need it and it is offered to you. My hope and prayer is for 2021 that we journey together, laugh, smile and cry together - live our lives fully, embrace it. My hope and prayer is for 2021 that we journey together, laugh, smile and cry together live our lives fully, embrace it.
Police patrols fight crime on railway path POLICE have been carrying out targeted patrols of the Bristol to Bath Railway path in recent weeks in response to a number of incidences of anti-social behaviour, sexual assault, theft and assault. Officers arrested a 13-year-old boy on Tuesday December 1 in connection with reports of sexual assault on the path. He was released on bail pending further enquiries. A further arrest of a 14-yearold boy was made on December 10, in relation to serious assault on a lone female which took place near Brook Road, Kingswood, on Monday December 7. He was released under investigation. Police say high-visibility patrols will continue on the path beyond the Christmas period. Chief Inspector Paul Wigginton said: “We are committed to ensuring the Bristol to Bath Railway path is safe for all to use, and would like to assure the public that offences of this nature will not be tolerated. “We are working closely with
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Tree aid for food bank A CHRISTMAS tree sale raised £515 for Keynsham and Saltford Food Bank. About 40 trees were sold at The Crown Inn during the sale, organised by Lib Dem councillors and supporters. The total included donations from local residents. Keynsham councillor Andy Wait said: “After a very difficult year, the people of Keynsham and Saltford have been very generous in supporting those in the community with such a basic need this Christmas. “I’d like to thank my colleague Councillor Hal MacFie for generously donating the trees and also to thank local residents for supporting this important cause.” l Pictured, Hal MacFie, Charlotte Buxton and Andy Wait at the Christmas tree sale.
Closure order relief for neighbours MAGISTRATES have agreed to extend a closure order against an address in Keynsham to help prevent the community being subjected to antisocial behaviour. The Curo-managed property in Augustus Avenue had people attending at all times of day and night, drug use, targeted abuse, noise nuisance and criminal damage. Residents felt intimidated and scared, with one neighbour stating she could no longer have family members visit her home, when permitted by coronavirus regulations. The closure order awarded in August was initially for a period of three months. But an extension granted at Bath Magistrates Court on November 23 means it
will now remain in place until February 2021. No-one may enter the address except those authorised. If anyone – including the tenant – breaches the order, they commit a criminal offence and could face up to six months in prison. Antisocial Behaviour Co-ordinator for B&NES, Victoria Jeffery, said: “The closure of this address has bought respite to the local community who now feel safe within their homes. Your concerns matter to us. No-one should have to live in fear, and I hope this sends a clear message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. “We work closely with Curo to utilise all legal powers available. However we could
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We're digging in for a purple spring! MORE purple crocuses will be visible around Keynsham next spring. Members of Keynsham Rotary have planted two more batches of corms, bringing the total to more than 22,000 over the last few years. The latest “plant-ins” were at Medway Drive and Avon Mill Lane, to celebrate the progress towards the eradication of polio and also brighten up our environment. Purple dye, hence the purple crocus, is used to colour the little fingers of children who have received the polio vaccine, and this is particularly significant, as we are anticipating the worldwide eradication of polio within the next year or so. It is also relevant in terms of where we are now with a Covid-19 vaccine, promising a welcome release from the strictures of lockdown. History shows us the efficacy of these vaccines in saving thousands of people, if not millions, from either crippling disease or an untimely death. We applaud the incredible work of the NHS staff and the medical and scientific professionals who have contributed so much to our protection and wellbeing during this pandemic. Let’s get this Covid disease beaten and get vaccinated!
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WEIGHT has been lifted for local slimmers as their groups are still running, either virtually or with Covidsecure measures firmly in place. This means local consultants are able to help members shift those unwanted pounds gained not just over the festive period but during the pandemic as a whole. Keynsham consultant Kelly explains: “We’ve put measures in place to comply fully with local and Government guidance, of course, to ensure members are safe, happy and comfortable being back at our group. “And where we can’t meet in groups because of local restrictions, we can set up temporary, emergency Venue + Virtual groups, which means that members can still come and weigh in and talk about how they’re doing. “Members told me they’d really missed being together in-person – that feeling of community, swapping recipes and sharing ideas, and being there for each
The Slimming World team have gone online to help you other through the highs and the lows of their journey. Plus, we know that there’s something powerful about stepping on the scales each week and having that regular check-in on your progress.” Consultant Cher in Saltford says: “This year has been far from easy for all of us, with some people struggling more than others, but for lots of my members all of the challenges and anxieties have actually made them more determined than ever to achieve their goals. “They’ve proved anyone
wanting to lose weight and feel healthier – which research shows could protect against disease – doesn’t have to give up on their dreams!” Lucy Bees, a member of the Keynsham group, has lost 2st since the group came back together and has achieved her target weight. She says: “Like a lot of people, I found lockdown challenging and gained a few extra pounds. With so much in the news about weight and associated health risks including Covid-19, I wanted to make a healthy new start and take
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Awards launch to salute your local heroes
SALTFORD Parish Council has announced the launch of the SPC Community Awards 2021. This year there are double the number of categories to reflect the outstanding efforts of those in Saltford who have offered help and support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Awards are given for an outstanding contribution, performance or commitment to Saltford. Categories are as follows: l Young Person of the Year in Saltford Award l Young Person of the Year in Saltford Award – Covid-19 response l Volunteer Team of the Year in Saltford Award l Volunteer Team of the Year in Saltford Award – Covid-19 response l Saltford – Achievement Award l Saltford – Achievement Award – Covid-19 response l Business in the Community Award l Business in the Community Award – Covid-19 response Anyone can nominate an individual, group or business. Nomination forms are available at www.saltfordparishcouncil.gov.uk. The deadline for submissions is Friday March 5. Councillor Chris Warren, chair of Saltford Parish Council, said: “The community’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been amazing. “We are delighted to have added four categories to the 2021 awards in recognition of the remarkable contributions made over the past year. “Outside of Covid-19 responses, there are many active individuals and groups in Saltford who also deserve recognition in 2021 for their community spirit.” Along with public recognition for their contribution to the Saltford community at the awards ceremony, winners will receive a certificate and £75 towards their chosen Saltford group, project, cause or charity. The parish council will combine the postponed 2020 awards with 2021’s awards ceremony on Friday May 21 at Saltford Hall (pending regulations).
Santas step out to help hospice
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INTREPID Santas from Marksbury have been out and about raising money for Children’s Hospice South West. With the usual Santa Dash off the cards, the hospice launched 'Santas on the Run 2020 goes Freestyle', encouraging participants to twinkle in tinsel, sleigh it as Santa or rock like Rudolph. The Marksbury children's hospice fundraising group rose to the challenge. On a beautiful sunny morning, Karen Caisley and Lesley Kettner walked five LOW kilometres from Marksbury to Stanton Prior
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n NEWS Fostering plea
Seb and Oona's writing success
BATH & North East Somerset Council is encouraging people to consider becoming foster carers. According to the Fostering Network, there are 186 children in care in the district. A total of 52 local families provide foster homes for young people, but more foster carers are needed to provide stable, secure family homes for children who are in need. To find out more, visit https:// fostering.bathnes.gov.uk/ or contact the Family Placement Team at 01225 394949 or fostering@bathnes.gov.uk
Parish farewell SALTFORD Parish Council has said farewell to two of its members. Councillors Duncan Hounsell and Will Feay have been thanked for their contributions after announcing their resignations. Councillor Hounsell, who had served multiple terms since 1991, including three years as chair, will continue to represent Saltford as a B&NES ward councillor.
Pupils Seb, above, and Onna, inset right, are celebrating
TWO pupils at Saltford C of E Primary School have been honoured for their creative writing skills. Seb in Year 2 has earned a green Blue Peter badge for his thought-provoking poem The Last Fish, a warning about what could happen if we keep polluting our oceans. He received a letter from all the presenters and the Blue Peter editor, praising his “cleverly written and beautifully illustrated” poem. Meanwhile, Oona in class CM won the Keynsham Winter Festival writing competition with her story Santa and the Penguins. It was read out by a Dickensian character during the festival, which was broadcast online on December 11. It can still be viewed by going to YouTube and searching for ‘Keynsham Winter Festival 2020’. The story starts about 48 minutes into the show.
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FTER the overwhelming response from last month’s photo callout, we have successfully named all but one Cub. Some in the picture are still living in Keynsham today. We now have another photo of two Scouts that we believe is from the 1950s. We would love to know if we could put names to the faces – it might even be you? If you have any memories of Cubs or Scouts from these early years, or know any relatives that were involved, we would love to hear from you. As 1st Keynsham Scouts investigates its history, we are sure to uncover even more surprises in future issues. If you can help in any way, please email history@1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk or ring 07714237525. n 1st Keynsham Scouts also made the decision to commit to virtual Scouting for the last couple of weeks before Christmas, to make sure that everyone could have a safe and happy festive season. 1st Keynsham Scouts believe this photo was taken in the 1950s Frome Troop were making chocolate truffles Tim Adams and Tim Cann were awarded n We look forward to the lighter evenings that and peppermint creams, as well as festive pizzas, Silver Acorn as a testament to their 20-plus years the new year brings, where we can hopefully while Chew Troop were rolling their sleeves up of service to the young people of Keynsham. return to face-to-face Scouting. for a virtual bake-along of cinnamon spiced Additionally, Barrie Dunn was recognised Of course, none of this can happen without cookies. Rather than hanging baubles on the for his service of over 25 years. We offer our our outstanding volunteer team – three of tree, Cotswold Cubs were making their own heartfelt thanks to them. Here’s to many more were nationally recognised for their ‘stained as well as1taking part in a23:02whom Winter glass’ Voicebiscuits, ad.qxp_Layout 19/09/2020 Page 1 commitment. years of Scouting in Keynsham. incredible Christmas quiz.
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Back to the Stone Age THESE children at Saltford C of E Primary School have been given a hands-on taste of life in the Stone Age. Pupils in Years 3 and 4 were given the opportunity to strike flint, build dens, grind wheat and make pots as they discussed the key question: Were the people living in the Stone Age super-heroes? After the experience, they decided that yes, to be able to survive without any of today's luxuries, they were! The Stone Age Experience was delivered to the children by teachers Tim Simpkins and Jane Gillis, of SG Forest School, an organisation that provides a range of outdoor learning opportunities.
Inside or out, join us for our special week of prayer CHURCHES Together in Keynsham and Saltford (CTKS) are planning a 24/7 Week of Prayer. It starts on Sunday January 17 and finishes with a celebration on Sunday January 24. Those wishing to take part are asked to commit one hour during the week – at home or on the move, prayer walking around the community. All ages are welcome. The Week of Prayer coincides with the
National Week of Christian Unity, so that people of faith throughout the country will be praying collectively. Locally, there will be two elements, one encouraging prayer walking covering all streets, and the second “virtual praying” as individuals in their homes or as groups online. The prayer walking will include a treasure hunt for families and a gathering at the newly created Sanctuary Garden at Dapps Hill.
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The virtual praying via Zoom or Facebook will include morning and evening prayers and such topics as our schools, our community, our world, the environment and Christian Aid (social justice). For those unable to walk or without computer access, or people new to prayer, alternative resources will be available. For more information, email Ros Durrant (CTKS) at rmdurrantenroute@gmail.com or ring 0117 239 8669.
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Hands-free handle cuts the Covid risk
A KEYNSHAM opticians has become the first practice in the country to install a new hands-free door handle made by a local entrepreneur. The device is helping Norville Opticians in the High Street to keep customers and staff safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. The AV Arm Pull Handle is robust and fitted in a couple of minutes with an allen key, transforming the pull-handle door into one that is easily opened with an arm. It helps prevent the spread of Covid-19, flu and other illnesses that can be transmitted by hand. Norville practice manager Beth Bracey said: “The handle is ideal for us – we are a busy high street practice operating a Covid-safe practice, and our staff are now the only ones who touch the door. “We wear PPE aprons and gloves when interacting with customers and now we can open the door to admit customers for their appointments with our arms. This adds an extra layer of safety to the process for our customers and staff.” The handle is made by entrepreneur Jeff Cox, whose businesses are based at the New World Business Centre in Warmley, Bristol. It is available from https://handsfreehandle.co.uk at £13.95 each, with reductions for larger quantities. The Norville Group of practices in the South West was acquired by the Hakim Group last summer, bringing investment to the group and securing its future. At the Hakim Awards in December, the Keynsham practice won the ‘best newcomer’ award.
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2020 It’s a year to be remembered for the things I haven’t done, I’ve not been to a festie – no, not even one, I haven’t blown my tuba in the sun or in the flood, I haven’t got a sun tan or had my feet caked up with mud. I haven’t been a fairy, I haven’t been an elf, My wig and tights and tutu have stayed upon the shelf, All the other costumes are hanging on the bar, And if you say “Oh no they’re not,” I’ll say “Oh yes they are.” I didn’t go to Geordieland to mark my eightieth year, Or hear the bands play Gresford and shed a little tear. I didn’t walk along the beach and breathe the fresh sea air, Or feel the salty breezes blowing through my hair. The moothie dos at Rednal both took place on Zoom, It isn’t quite the same when you’re sitting in your room, Folk clubs, acoustic nights, open mics and such, Are all in suspension – we’re getting out of touch. The skiffle jams aren’t happening – my washboard’s down the scupper, The only time I use my spoons is when I eat my supper. I’d really like to play my drums, now wouldn’t that be grand, Tuesday nights just aren’t the same without the samba band. So roll on twenty twenty-one – let’s start a brand new year, Twenty twenty’s over, let’s give a hearty cheer. So let’s ring out the old year and let’s ring in the new, And make a fresh new list of all the things I cannot do. George Liddell Keynsham Creative Writers always welcomes new members – contact George Liddell on 0117 914 8654.
n MORE POETRY A New Year
A NEW YEAR has dawned, the old’s in the past, We find 2020 behind us at last. With hopes for the future of bright golden days, For times to eventually alter our ways.
A KEYNSHAM author, musician and radio broadcaster has published his latest book. Essays and Poems of a Romantic, Quirky and Grumpy Philosopher by Dan Rusty Russell is now available in paperback. As well as philosophy, the 243-page book is full of political and satirical humour, as well as lots of love and romance. A previous, shorter version is available on Kindle from Amazon. As well as being an author, Dan is a singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist, whose music can be heard on Soundcloud (search for ‘Dan Russell Keynsham’). He also presents a weekly
New book from music man Dan show - West Coast and Beyond - on KTCRFM (Keynsham Town Community Radio). It is broadcast on Mondays at 6pm and Fridays at 10am. Visit KTCRFM.COM Dan was born in Keynsham and his parents ran a confectioners/tobacconist in the town at 18 Bath Road opposite the old cattle market - from 1954 to 1974. To buy the book directly from Dan, priced £12.99, email him at rustypratt@hotmail. co.uk
Protection for riverbank
A vaccine for all – that’s what we need now, Then to Scientists and Doctors our heads we will bow. With positive thoughts, our heads in the air We’ll face every day with no worry or care. So many have suffered and still there are more It seems that this virus has made its own law. But fight it we will, with all of our might Until we can turn all this darkness to light. Then children will laugh and adults will sing, We’ll find all the parties will go with a zing. So welcome the NEW YEAR and look to tomorrow Be sure that we’re nearing the end of our sorrow. Sylvia Kirby
WOODEN bollards have been set up to help protect a section of the riverbank in Saltford. The parish council approached B&NES Council following concerns about safety, riverbank erosion and vegetation damage in The Shallows. Supported by ward councillor Duncan Hounsell, B&NES arranged for the bollards to be installed as funded by the parish council. The bollards prevent unauthorised access to the river at this location. Permanent signs about The
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Non-Fiction
Wild Swimming: Hidden Beaches Daniel Start Wild swimming has become very popular in recent months. Explore the secret coast of Britain with this guide of some of the best secret beaches, caves and coves in the UK. Covering from the South West right up to the Outer Hebrides, this comprehensive guide describes great scenery, local stories and great facts. Each section includes difficulty ratings and safety guidelines. There are great examples of family friendly beaches, best for sunsets, best for jumps or where to swim with dolphins. The guide also includes the nearest campsites, pubs and restaurants and 250 new maps from Ordnance Survey. A great guide to plan your next adventure in the UK. Adult Fiction
Where the Crawdads Sing Delia Owens
This book has been on the top ten bestsellers list for a while and I can see why. It is a beautiful story. It begins in 1952 with sixyear-old Kya Clark, who lives in a rundown shack off the marshland of Barkley Cove, North Carolina. She faces horrible family
breakdown and soon finds herself surviving in marshland alone. Soon her isolated life is disrupted by the arrival of two very different young men who are captivated by her wild beauty. Then in 1969 Chase Andrews, the local “jock”, is found dead and the locals immediately suspect Kya, the “Marsh Girl”. The story moves from a comingof-age story to a murder mystery. The descriptions of the marshland are gorgeous and you can feel the heat and swampland off the page. Highly recommended. Picture Books for Older Readers A section of the children’s area of Keynsham Library is dedicated to readers who have progressed in their reading but want something different from a book. It includes Herge’s Adventures of Tintin but also my absolute favourite – the adventures of Asterix.
Asterix the Gaul R Goscinny & A Uderzo The year is 50 BC and all of Gaul is ruled by the mighty Roman Empire – apart from one small village that holds out against the invaders. In this book you are introduced to the famous Asterix, his good friend Obelix and the cunning druid Getafix. Join them in their village squabbles and their adventures in running rings round the Roman
legions with only a small bottle of magic potion. This is the first book of Asterix adventures but there are many more, including:
Asterix and the Goths R Goscinny & A Uderzo Asterix and Obelix escort Getafix to the annual Druid conference in the Forest of Carnutes. However the Goths are lying in wait, ready to ambush and kidnap Getafix, who has been named Druid of the Year. With Goths, Gauls and Romans all at odds, it is difficult to tell friend from foe and you can bet confusion will reign until our two Gaulish heroes can sort it all out and return to the village for a sumptuous feast! Children's Fiction
Tumbleweed Dick King-Smith reviewed by Kerri Brain, Keynsham Library Assistant Sir Tumbleweed is a gentle person and not cut out for his profession, being a not-so-brave knight. In fact, he avoids confrontation as much as he can. One day, he meets an ugly witch with a black cat called Grim. Is she the one who helps him cross paths with a lion, a unicorn and a red Welsh dragon? Are they all working together to help the knight find his inner bravery? A fun story with lots of twists and turns that will make you smile
if not chuckle out loud. The audio version available on the BorrowBox app is read by Nigel Lambert, who brings the characters to life with his clever use of accents. By the end, you’ll wish you knew Sir Tumbleweed and could be friends with Arthur, Spearhead and Jones.
Library News Are you ready to be revitalised this January? Then enter our ‘Revitalised’ recycled book competition! All you need to do is upcycle an old book into something marvellous then photograph your creation and tag us on social media using either #RevitalisedBooksAdults or #RevitalisedBooksKids, depending on which category you are entering. There are prizes for the winners and runners-up. The Bath and North East Somerset ‘Virtual Library’ is still offering something for everyone. We are sharing facts, Baby Bounce and Rhyme, competitions, Storytime and crafts for children in the mornings, and information, support, news and recommended reads for adults in the afternoon. There is also the App RB Digital where you can download newspapers and magazines. Follow us on Facebook www. facebook.com/bathneslibraries1, Instagram www.instagram.com/ bathnes_libraries and Twitter www. twitter.com/BathnesL
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HE virtual audience of Keynsham’s Avon Wildlife Trust group had a preChristmas Zoom treat on the second Friday in December, writes chairman Dave Sage. Some 47 of us logged in to hear a talk about the internationally renowned Writhlington School orchids project, given by its charismatic and inspirational founder and leader, Simon PughJones. What this humble secondary school biology teacher has achieved over the last 25 or so years is nothing short of astonishing, made all the more so because he continues full-time teaching to this day. In his “spare time”, he oversees the student-led management of three large, state-of-the-art greenhouses at the school, successfully growing from seed hundreds of orchid species, some of which are globally very rare. He also manages to fit in at least two school expeditions per year all over the tropical world (not this year because of Covid) to rainforests rich in orchids in Costa Rica, Brazil, Rwanda and, most recently, Sarawak in Borneo. The primary aim is to enable students to complete A-level biology fieldwork by studying and identifying tropical orchids in situ, then bringing seed back to the UK for propagation. However, the project has become so successful and influential that the focus has switched to educating students in schools abroad about the propagation of orchids and the importance of their conservation. Writhlington School students have become the teachers of other young people! This has developed to the extent that large numbers of orchid seeds and seedlings are now transported in special glass jars from the UK back to the Sarawak school, as well as all the equipment needed, including a large laminar flow cabinet, essential for sterile propagation. This Sarawak school is now an authority on orchid propagation and disseminates expertise to nearby schools. In preparation for these expeditions, students are expected to create a field guide to the
Paphiopedilum sanderae in Sarawak, an orchid that is possibly the world’s rarest plant. Right, a student from the MRSM school in Kuching working in the donated laminar flow cabinet Photos supplied by Simon Pugh-Jones
Simon inspires an orchid adventure
Simon Pugh-Jones shows a growing container that holds two-yearold seedlings of Stanhopea oculata orchid, during his Zoom talk Newton St Loe & Newton Park - a history and wildlife, an online talk with local wildlife watcher Robert Hargreaves, on Friday January 8, will inspire you to visit this local area, where some great wildlife and walking can be found. To find out more and join the talk, visit www.keynshamawt.org/whats-on, email keynshamawt@gmail.com or call Kathy on 07850 508702. orchids they are most likely to find in the area. This is essential, because local knowledge is often non-existent. Fortunately, there are plenty of enthusiasts who post findings on the internet, enabling students to produce accurate and up-to-date guides. Students pay only about £300 each for the trip, thanks to revenue from orchid sales at the school and funding from the British Council. As well as their teaching commitments, students undertake orchid-hunting expeditions into
the jungle in the Mulu National Park, a rugged limestone area with some huge trees and plenty of wildlife. They have seen snakes (the Bornean pit viper), proboscis monkeys, lizards, geckos and amphibians, including noisy frogs. The variety of size, shape, form and colour of this large group of plants is amazing, and Simon showed us several of these (most with long scientific names!), not only as photos but via a virtual guided tour of one the 10 x 24 metre greenhouses from which he
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gave his talk. The area is a “living museum”, every plant clearly labelled and grown in an area corresponding to its native habitat: High Americas, Warm Americas, Warm Asian, Borneo etc. We were particularly impressed when, in response to a question about orchid reproduction, Simon found a flower and showed us the male pollinia and female stigmatic surface and explained the transfer of pollen, often involving tricking flying insects into doing the job for them. Writhington Students are very fortunate in having such a passionate, enthusiastic and inspiring biology teacher. Not many go on to become orchid propagators, but most will have had an experience of a lifetime and become lifelong practical conservationists, caring for our precious planet, which makes it all worthwhile for Simon. We are hoping we can visit the greenhouses next year and look at native orchids at Cley Hill, near Warminster. Congratulations to Kathy Farrell once again for organising the talk, which raised £100 for AWT, and huge thanks to Simon for giving up his time. n Two days later, 10 members (in two bubbles of five) braved the rain, mud and slippery slopes of Lord’s Wood near Pensford, and spent an enjoyable morning looking at winter twigs, identifying lichens, ferns and fungi. Although we saw few birds and other animals, the Forestry Commission plantation is a great place for many species, including several bat species, and a wide range of woodland birds, including the elusive goshawk.
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Winter nights alive with eerie sounds
The mating sounds of foxes at night may sometimes be disturbing to us, but the animals are acting purely on instinct
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n normal times (if such a thing exists anymore), one might have a mixed bag of feelings as the year draws to a close - excitement for the year ahead, but nostalgia for the year past. But this time the vote will probably be unanimous, to quote a well-known TV programme: “2020, you’re fired!” As we start 2021 with the bleak months of January and February still ahead, it is difficult to draw comfort from the vaccine light that may be at the end of the tunnel. For our wildlife, however, January continues its yearly cycle with the start of many animals’ breeding season, as they pair up in readiness for the approach of spring. Look out for grey squirrels engaged in a courtship chase where the females are chased by one or many males wanting to mate with her. They can be very noisy, with strange chatterings and raspings. And late on a winter’s night, another noisy mating ritual can be heard, with the sounds of our urban and rural foxes. The male starts the conversation with a sharp triple bark that is similar to a dog’s bark, but with a wilder ring.
The vixen may return the call or utter it spontaneously, and her sound is a more disturbing howl or scream, with an air of distress or despair. Although these sounds affect our human psyche, in reality the animals feel none of these emotions and are acting purely on instinct. As the days grow longer, albeit slowly, birds register these changes with a biological trigger, an increase in hormones that will prepare the birds for the breeding months to come. The first signs are the increase in bird song, especially for our garden birds, great tits, blue tits, robins and wrens, with the beginnings of a dawn chorus by the end of the month as they look to attract a mate. To lift the mood this month, enjoy an hour with nature and discover the wildlife on your doorstep with the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch on January 29-31. Taking part is easy: spend an hour counting the birds you see in your garden, from your balcony or in your local park, then register the birds you saw at www.rspb.org.uk. It really is that simple - one of many ways wildlife can lift your spirits this January! #wildlifehelps Kathy Farrell
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More aid for swift box project We have been blessed with two wonderful donations to our swift box project over the last few months, firstly from Hanham WI and more recently from the Waitrose Community Fund, having received part of their token donation money for October. We are now raring to go with the manufacture of boxes this month in preparation
for installation in the spring before the swifts migrate to the UK. Do you have swifts screaming above your house in summer? Would you like a nest box installed to help them breed? If so, please email us at keynshamawt@gmail.com. We would also welcome further donations to our project to enable additional boxes to be sited.
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Hedgerow destruction dismay I’M writing with regard to environmental vandalism at the Hygge Park development. It was bad enough that we lost the green-belt status and had hundreds of houses built on what had been green meadows used by generations of residents for recreation, but the developers have gone one step further. At the initial stages of the planning application, the status of the hedgerow between Teviot Road and the new development was uncertain. But after we made it clear that this was an ancient hedgerow, well over 100 years old, as it appears on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey maps from the late 1880s, it was noted that it would be retained. We knew there was a plan for a pedestrian access through to the estate from Teviot Road, but the assumption was that this would be 3m to 4m, possibly a maximum of 5m wide. Imagine our dismay to discover that a stretch of hedgerow about 10m wide has been destroyed (top photo), right down to ground level, to the bank on which the hedgerow was built (photo above right). You can’t restore a 100-yearold hedgerow, so the damage has been done, but the developers
need to be held to account for such unnecessary vandalism, especially at a time when the value of hedgerows and trees is being recognised for their contribution not only to biodiversity, but also carbon storage in the fight against climate change. I hope your readers will join me in condemning this egregious destruction of the natural environment. Jane Lindsay l Editor’s note: Jane added that she has reported the matter to the planning department at Bath and North East Somerset Council. House-builder Crest Nicholson told the Voice that the part of the site in question is being developed by Curo. A spokesperson for Curo said: "Curo are working alongside
developer Crest Nicholson at the Hygge Park residential development of 250 homes in Keynsham, where we are delivering 56 new homes on a section of the site known as Woodland View at Hygge Park. "As part of our development work, it was necessary to remove an area of the existing hedgerow to enable us to create a footpath connection from Teviot Road to the new estate, in accordance with our reserved matters planning consent (ref. 18/01307/RES), outline planning consent (ref. 16/00850/ OUT) and Section 106 agreement as approved by B&NES Council. "This work was carried out in line with our permissions and approved Arboricultural Method Statement, which can be found on B&NES planning portal (ref. 20/02614/COND, Condition 19)."
Please dispose of your face masks properly THROUGH your paper, Keynsham Wombles would like to ask all our residents to please be more careful where they dispose of their face masks, as well as their litter. Along just one side of Somerdale Road alone, seven discarded face masks were picked up in one visit, and that is in addition to the now "normal" food wrappings, fast-food containers, bottles and cans that we Wombles are, sadly, used to. I have seen face masks lying in our High Street, Station Road, Bath Hill, etc, and also in our lovely park.
Wombles are volunteers who try to help keep our local environments clean, but we do need the help and assistance of our residents as well. Please dispose of litter in the many litter bins around Keynsham, or take it home for disposal, or recycling as appropriate. Please dispose of face masks hygienically. Fold them up, place them in a bag, and put them in your domestic black waste bin. Fred Womble, Keynsham
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CAMPAIGNERS fighting the expansion of Bristol Airport have welcomed the decision of city councillors to oppose the plans. Members backed a motion that overturned the council’s previous position of supporting the expansion. A majority of councillors agreed on December 8 that the expansion was not compatible with the region’s carbon reduction targets. The airport’s plans to increase passenger numbers by two million a year were rejected by North Somerset Council last February. But the airport appealed against the decision, and a local inquiry to decide the appeal is expected to start in July. The airport’s expansion plan provoked opposition from residents and campaigners in Keynsham. At a public meeting in December 2019, concerns were voiced about noise and air pollution that would be caused by extra flights, as well as the effect of extra car journeys to and from the airport. Last January, protesters staged a march through the centre of Keynsham to further highlight environmental concerns. Activists say that as Bristol Airport is the first of a number of regional airports planning expansion, this will be a test of government’s commitment to carbon targets. Green councillor Steve Clarke, who proposed the motion, said he was delighted by the councillors’ decision. “As the motion notes, I will be writing a letter to the planning inspectorate formally opposing the airport’s appeal and expect the mayor to support this.” Councillor Jerome Thomas, the other proposer of the motion, added: “Bristol council has now sent a strong message that Bristol Airport expansion must not go ahead.” In defence of its plans, the airport argues that the expansion would help the region’s postCovid economic recovery and create jobs.
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The aims of the course were to teach two Christmas songs in four-part harmony to the chorus and course delegates, and produce a Christmas choir video; to help the attendees develop their singing voice with a range of vocal techniques; and encourage people to take up singing, maybe even join Black Sheep. During lockdown, members of Black Sheep Harmony learned, recorded and produced a video of Caro Emerald’s That Man arranged by our very own Pete Nugent and edited by Kathy Farrell. To watch our videos and find out how to join Black Sheep Harmony, visit our website at www. blacksheepharmony.co.uk. Sue Davis, assistant music director
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n NEWS WILLSBRIDGE Mill and nature reserve has big plans for a 2021 comeback after being hit hard by 2020’s restrictions. Concealed off Willsbridge Hill, the mill was built in 1712 in what was the ancient Kingswood Forest. Originally an iron mill, then a grain mill, the building fell into disrepair in the 1960s following devastating floods around Kingswood, Hanham and Keynsham. It is now owned by South Gloucestershire Council. From the 1980s, the council leased the mill as an education centre to Avon Wildlife Trust, which still looks after the nature reserve valley surrounding the mill. Since 2014 the main mill buildings and barn have been maintained and regenerated by Willsbridge Mill Community Refresh (WMCR), a not-for-profit group made up of seven core volunteers and around a dozen others who help with projects. Despite 2020’s Covid restrictions, the volunteers still managed to run a range of events and carry out improvements. A fairy trail around the woods was set up, ending at a decorated fairy grotto. More than 300 people attended the opening weekend of the trail in August and the mill sold out of activity packs and fairy wings. In October a pumpkin hunt through the nature reserve was organised. The sold-out event attracted more than 200 visitors and included enchanting music and lights. But many events that would have brought in much-needed revenue were unable to go ahead. Mother’s Day afternoon teas, arts and cultural days, a duck race and Santa’s grotto were all put on ice until 2021. Even the outdoor forest school, launched in October for toddlers and preschoolers, only managed a few taster sessions before the second lockdown hit. More bad news came when more than 30 trees in the nature reserve were found to be suffering from ash dieback, a fungal disease that meant they needed to be felled. They will be replaced with a wider variety of trees to attract a bigger range of wildlife. WMCR chair Frank Ward, a computer teacher at Wellsway School in Keynsham, said they have launched a GoFundMe page to try to raise £10,000 from
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Willsbridge Mill has a rich past and is hoping for a brighter future after a difficult year because of Covid-19 restrictions the community to support its work. He is appealing for more volunteers, such as gardeners, to give up a little time to help maintain the mill and its grounds. He said: “We’ve actually had more visitors than ever to the nature reserve. During the first lockdown, lots of people came for exercise and many of them have carried on coming regularly. “But we have suffered a lot financially. We’d just finished refurbishing the café when the first lockdown started so we’ve yet to show that to people. We made a little revenue from a takeaway service once that was
allowed but nothing like what we’d normally make.” Luckily £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund has paid to make Covid improvements, including building an outdoor shelter for the café. A further £10,000 from the government Culture Recovery Fund will be put towards turning the mill building into a proper museum. Plans already under way for the coming year include deepening the existing pond, which often dries out in summer, to make a year-round wildlife garden suitable for pond dipping and spotting insects, amphibians and mammals.
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Four of the existing mini ponds in old baths, a favourite with Willsbridge Mill’s youngest visitors, will be kept and a new rockery and bog garden will be added. The project is due for completion by spring 2021. Regular forest school sessions will resume as soon as it’s safe and permitted to do so and it’s hoped these can be offered for school visits too. Frank said: “We’d like not just local children to be able to benefit from the mill, but also children who are at inner-city schools. “We also want to get started on the jewel in the crown of the site, which is the mill. There are some old displays but we want to create modern, interactive displays that really tell the story about the mill.” A gift shop, events space and much-needed new windows for the mill building are also on the agenda for 2021. Longer term, WMCR wants a car park closer to the mill buildings to make it easier for wheelchair and buggy users to visit. The current car park in Long Beach Road is 500 metres from the mill and is muddy and poorly lit in winter. Frank said: “We’ve got a lot that we’d like to do here but the most important thing for us is to tell people that Willsbridge Mill is a fantastic place to come with the family to get near to nature. It’s a gem and we love it!”
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Local volunteers move the new energy-efficient freezer into place. Right, the new solar panels at Farmborough Community Shop, which has become a lifeline for vulnerable villagers during the pandemic Photos: Sam Ross, Farmborough Community Shop FARMBOROUGH Community Shop is saving money and helping the environment following the installation of solar panels. The shop’s management committee decided last February to improve the shop’s energy efficiency, raising the money through community pledges and grant applications. The aim was to raise more than £6,000 to replace inefficient electrical equipment and install 14 solar photovoltaic (solar PV) panels. To maximise the saving, the panels needed to be fitted before the end of March to qualify for preferential Feed-in Tariff (FIT) electricity rates. The full cost was raised within weeks, including a £2,700 grant from the Naturesave Trust, and the panels were fitted one week before the March lockdown. Shop treasurer Phil Gray said the panels had surpassed expectations.
“Our original calculations indicated that we would reduce our annual electricity bill by £550, but the operational figures show that the panels have exceeded this in just over six months of use. “Farmborough Community Shop is currently using 80% of the total energy being produced by the panels, and this is saving us money which can be spent in other areas of our business and increasing community support. “A significant reduction in CO2 is also something we are proud to have achieved, making our business more environmentally sustainable.” The community shop has been an important hub of the village since 2018. But 2020 saw an even greater need for its services, with more than 500 home deliveries made to vulnerable and shielding villagers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Stabbings in car park TWO teenage boys suffered stab wounds during an incident in a car park outside a Keynsham pub. Police were called to the scene outside the Crown Inn, Bristol Road, at about 4.40pm on Saturday December 19 following a disturbance involving a number of people. The two injured youths, aged 15 and 16, remained in hospital overnight. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Both were arrested. Detective Inspector Will Thorpe said: “We’re really keen to hear from anyone who was at the pub, or in the area, at the time and may have seen people involved in this disorder. Officers will be conducting additional patrols in the area as a precautionary measure.” Witnesses should call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5220284170.
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OIRO ÂŁ265,000 A CHARMING two-bed, end-of-terrace cottage ideally situated in the popular village of Saltford, with excellent transport links to both Bristol and Bath. This deceptively spacious cottage boasts a wealth of character and charm throughout. This lovely property benefits from uPVC double glazing, gas-fired central heating, a westerly facing mature rear garden enjoying views towards Kelston, along with parking for 2 vehicles. Buses run every 15 minutes to both Bath city and Bristol and the property is also in close proximity to the Avon Valley cycle path. This cottage really needs to be viewed internally to fully appreciate what is on offer. Saltford is an excellent strategic location between the cities of Bristol and Bath, offering a range of village amenities and excellent local schools, both the village primary school and Wellsway at Keynsham. The cities of Bristol and Bath are within easy reach by road and public transport.
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EYNSHAM Amateur Swimming Club have been overwhelmed by the generosity of their supporters during their six-week crowdfunding campaign and managed to raise a whopping £32,000. This money gives the club financial security for many years to come. Half was donated by Dom Taylor, a Keynsham swimmer from the 90s, who contacted the club committee to pledge to match what was raised, whether that be £3,000 or the target of £12,000. Incredibly, he then went on to promise to match any total. Dom explained what Keynsham Amateur Swimming Club meant to him and his family. “My whole family and I grew up swimming at KASC in the 90s and early 2000s, and pools became a second home as I competed up to national standard with my sister. I firmly believe that the discipline and determination learnt in the pool has helped me go on to build my businesses and approach life in a positive way. “Swimming, and the community KASC creates around it, is crucial for physical and mental development, but the costs in terms of time and money are significant. “When I saw the fundraiser, it became clear to me how much the pandemic had impacted the club and I am delighted to match every pound raised to help ensure we keep as many children in the water as possible in these strange times.” Alfie U, regional squad swimmer, was so pleased that so many people wanted to support his club that he arranged for all the swimmers to thank the donors in a socially distanced video. Dom Taylor is CEO of Stablepoint Cloud Hosting, who are now the sponsors of regional squad. He said: “Super happy to sponsor the regional squad. My
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company Stablepoint provides high performance website systems so there is kind of a link there!” If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of KASC, email tanya.oliver@keynshamswimming. club to find out more.
Competition winner Over lockdown 2.0, KASC ran a competition amongst the prelim squad swimmers to write about why they love swimming at Keynsham. Anya J was the winner, and her prize was Christmas goodies and her entry printed in Keynsham Voice. Anya wrote: The reason I go to swimming lessons is to have fun, meet new people and train hard. Since most of us in our lane are moving up to juniors (I am too!), we have been starting doing the amount of lengths juniors would do when they’re swimming. It’s very tiring but luckily, we’re
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allowed to bring a water bottle. And more advanced lanes (which includes me) are allowed to bring in their kit which contains the following: float, pull buoy, flippers and yeah I think that’s it. So, now were onto the pool which is ginormous! As usual it goes shallow to deep. And I really like the swimming hat designs, except I think they could do with a bit more colour. Oh yeah and for safety reasons we gel our hands and get our temperature checked before we can enter the pool, so yeah, it’s a really good pool. However, I think we should have music on when we are swimming and it’s so hot on the poolside. I can’t wait until lockdown finishes and we can start back our sessions.
Back in the water again On December 3 both Keynsham and Hengrove pools reopened and face-to-face land training restarted (again) for the under-18s. The
swimmers are excited to be able to compete in Level X Racing, which was introduced by Swim England to give the swimmers goals and times on the board in a nationwide virtual gala. The KASC masters swimmers (over-18s) swim at Hengrove and as that is currently tier 3 they are unable to swim, at the moment. Hopefully, they’ll return shortly.
Appeal to next generation Keynsham now have space for swimmers aged 5-8 years in the prelim squad (school years Reception, 1, 2 and 3). If your child can swim one length (25 metres) of front crawl and backstroke, they may be just what Keynsham are looking for. Trials will be taking place at Keynsham in the New Year and spaces are limited. Swimmers of all ages are welcome to apply for a trial, too. Contact thea.beament@ keynshamswimming.club or enquire via the club’s Facebook page.
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RUNNING five teams at Frys Football Club in Keynsham comes with its challenges. The first is how to keep nearly 100 players engaged and keep a sense of support and community when thrown into a second lockdown. Football may have been cancelled for a month, but at Frys we recognise the importance of exercise for our bodies and our mental health. So we decided to put our running shoes on, and our fourth and fifth team squads set out on a challenge to run 1,000 miles throughout lockdown two. After week one, we had completed 250 miles,
and with momentum growing we thought it would be great to raise money for a good cause. By week two, the Justgiving page was set up and the money started to pour in. Martin Gronow achieved the most, completing a staggering 150 miles during the four weeks. And our goalkeeper Josh Lewis shocked everyone with a 16-mile run, with prizes for the fastest five and 10 kilometre runs respectively! By November 29, we had passed the 1,000mile mark and raised well over £1,000 for Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity that is
close to the hearts of all players in the squad. Frys runs five teams at the Somerdale complex, with the first and reserve teams in the Somerset County leagues and a further three teams in the Bristol and District. We’re a club that is thriving with player growth at the moment, and we have even been approached by a couple of local rugby players to keep fit and play while rugby is suspended due to Covid-19. If you would like details about Frys, please contact Andy Edwards at a.edwards1981@ hotmail.co.uk
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BRISTOL Baseball Club’s plans to start an under-16 section next year have received a financial boost from the Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. A £1,997 grant will go towards providing a range of baseball equipment for the growing number of young people wanting to get involved in the sport and help the Keynshambased club set up teams at under-16, under-12 and under-10 age groups. “Setting up a formal youth section has been one of the key priorities for the club for a while and we are extremely grateful for the support provided by the Postcode Community Trust,” said Pete Godwin, Bristol Baseball Club’s director responsible for developing a youth section. “We hope that 2021 will be the year when we can welcome under-16 boys and girls to the
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club and begin to organise matches against other clubs in the region. “The club’s directors are working hard to finalise a series of open days for young players and we hope to announce these early in the New Year, and the grant will be an important addition to how these are run.” This move by the club builds on its decision this year to set up one of the first women’s teams in the country. The Bobcats will play alongside the Badgers, Bats and Buccaneers next season, with women players also playing for the club’s three mixed teams at its field at Somerdale Pavilion in Keynsham. “We are delighted that, thanks the support of our players, we are able to fund Bristol Baseball Club’s youth development project,” said Katie Tweedie, from the charities team at People’s Postcode Lottery.
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