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Picture special with Keynsham Photographic Society – Page 42
FREE EVERY MONTH IN KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD Family to walk 62 miles for Jack
Park nature festival to inspire ‘action’ for local wildlife – Page 8
The family of Jack Boulton, who died of sudden cardiac arrest aged 17, will be setting off on a non-stop 100km walk to help prevent heart conditions claiming the lives of other young people. Page 4
Meet those who want your vote
The general election is fast approaching – meet the five candidates who are hoping to be elected as the MP for North East Somerset on Thursday, June 8. Page 10
80 new homes in latest plan for town’s former green belt A developer is drawing up plans for 80 new homes on a piece of former green-belt land to the east of Keynsham – despite the fact it is “not for development at the present time”, according
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to the council’s core strategy blueprint for the town. Taylor Wimpey showed residents its proposal for the site off Minsmere Road at a public exhibition on May 15 and asked
for their views on the scheme. The estate would be accessed via a new T-junction with Minsmere Road and 30 per cent of the homes would be affordable. Continued on Page 2
Get into the swing
Strictly Come Keynsham with Charlie Atterton, above, is one of a number of events new to Keynsham Music Festival’s line-up – but there’s a return for some old favourites, too. Page 17
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80 new homes are former green belt
From Page 1 The developer said initial research into traffic in the area indicated the development’s impact would be ”low” but a comprehensive assessment would be carried out. The site borders Manor Road Community Woodland to one side, which would be unaffected by the plans, says the developer, while to the north lies land that is the subject of a planning application by Mactaggart and Mickel for 250 new homes, which has met strong opposition from residents. But while the land off Minsmere Road was removed from the green belt and “safeguarded” for future building by Bath and North East Somerset Council in its core strategy in 2014, the document said it was not for development “at the present time”.
The core strategy sets out sites for developments across B&NES to meet the need for homes and jobs until 2029. The document adds: “Planning permission for development of the safeguarded land will be granted only when it is proposed for development following a
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latest proposal for on town’s border A view of the former green-belt site
review of the local plan.” Taylor Wimpey says it is “currently working with the council to bring forward proposals for residential use on the site” and added that it hopes to submit a planning application in July. A Taylor Wimpey spokesman said: “We held a public consulta-
tion event on Monday, May 15, to give local people the chance to ask questions and highlight any issues of concern relating to our proposed development off Minsmere Road, Keynsham. Following this consultation period, we will look at the comments received and then revise our plans before submitting a planning application to Bath and North East Somerset Council.” Information displayed at the public event can be viewed online at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/ keynsham-minsmereroad
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Firefighters become cow herders for a day Firefighters used an inflatable raft to rescue a cow that had ventured along the River Avon at Saltford. Crews from Bath and Bedminster trained in animal and water rescue were called to Mead Lane after the animal was spotted on the riverbank near a pub car park. The cow had managed to
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A Saltford family will be setting off on a non-stop 100km walk to help prevent heart conditions claiming the lives of young people. Dave and June Boulton are walking the 62 miles from Bath to Cheltenham in the Cotswolds 0117 9322293 Way Challenge on July 1 and 2 in 24 Ellacombe Road, memory of their 17-year-old son Jack,Longwell who died of Green, sudden cardiac arrest in 2009 BS30during 9BA football training. Also taking part in the gruelling walk that will last throughout the night are Jack’s Column by Jess Williams of sister LucyPharmacy and a number Ellacombe aims toofhelp family friends. educate patients on a range of The family, supported by conditions and provide information friends the local to help and maintain their community, well being have morepressure than £115,000 whilstraised also easing on GP for the charity Cardiac self Risk in surgeries by promoting care the Young (CRY) in the years since talented sportsman Jack’s death. The charity raises
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62-mile walk for memory of Jack screening for people aged between 14 and 35 to detect abnormalities in the heart. Money raised in Jack’s memory is funding another screening session for local people at Wellsway School on July 8 and 9, which is already fully booked. Dad Dave said the family’s next target is to fund a year of a research fellowship grant at the CRY Centre for Inherited Cardiovascular Conditions and Sports Cardiology. He said: “We all miss Jack so much. We have received tremendous support from the local community and through various fundraising events have raised over £115,000 and it is still growing, which is absolutely amazing. “We have decided to take part in the Cotswold Way Challenge in memory of Jack. The magical
Cotswold Way crosses areas of outstanding natural beauty, with fantastic panoramic views, and it's a great setting for our 100km walking challenge. It'll be tough and promises to be an amazing weekend.” It’s not the first time Dave has set himself a gruelling challenge for the cause – in 2013 he and a group of friends raised more than £20,000 cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The family have already ready raised nearly £4,500 of their £6,000 target for the walk, with donations from dozens of wellwishers as well as £660 from a coffee morning hosted by mum June and sister Lucy. Anyone wishing to support the CRYwalking challenge can donate online at http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ team/CRYwalking
Police hold surgery at supermarket
Officers from Keynsham’s neighbourhood policing team will be on hand to speak to residents about any concerns or queries they may have at a beat surgery this month. Members of the team will be in the foyer at Waitrose supermarket in Broadmead Lane, Keynsham, on Friday, June 23, from 10am to noon to discuss issues and hear about anything happening in the community. The following month, on July 20, policing team representatives will be attending the Connecting Communities Forum at The Space in Keynsham from 6-8pm, where residents can again raise any issues.
Appeal after injured man found in road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 61-year-old man was found unconscious in Charlton Road, Keynsham, last month.
The man was found with serious injuries by a member of the public outside Abbey Apartments just before midnight on Saturday, May 6. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition with a head injury. Police say they are treating his injuries as unexplained and there are no signs he was assaulted. Officers want to speak to the member of the public who was first to find the man and flagged down the ambulance. Anyone else who saw the man in the Charlton Road area before he was found is asked to contact DC Tom Williams on 101 and quote crime reference number 5217101036.
Fire station decision Avon Fire Authority has chosen its preferred bidder for the former fire station in Keynsham – but the decision had not been made public at the time of going to print following a meeting on May 26. A number of bids to buy the Temple Street site have been made, including one from Keynsham Town Council.
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Village packs plenty Music, history, sport, nature, entertainment, art and much more will combine to create the diverse event that is Saltford Festival this month. Over nine days, from June 10 to June 18, the village will be offering a packed programme of activities, which gets under way with an opening ceremony with BBC Radio Bristol’s Emma Britton and Saltford Community Association chair John Davies at Saltford Hall at 10.30am on June 10. Later that day Saltford Sports Club will be helping to kick off the fun with Saltford Super Saturday from 1pm until late. There will be volleyball, tug of war, battle archery and more along with live music from Smack the 80s and a screening of the England game. The following day sees the return of festival favourite the Old Village Day, with a street market in the High Street and
Saltford Environment Group will be out and about during the festival, showcasing what everyone can do to show their love for Saltford. The Wombles will be helping to keep roads and lanes clean and tidy, while the Saltford Fairtrade Group is proud to announce the festival is again Fairtrade-friendly and hopes everyone enjoys tucking into a cake and a cuppa. entertainment and refreshments on offer at venues around the village. The celebration doesn’t end with the weekend – talks, walks, concerts, art displays and more are taking place throughout the week, including the Saltford Festival Challenge Quiz on Monday, June 12, at Saltford Hall. The Decade Dolls are providing a real treat for music lovers and those with a sweet
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into festival line-up This year is also the 150th anniversary of the death of Admiral Kelly, one of the village’s great benefactors, and he will be “in attendance” at the Old Village Day to share some of Saltford’s rich history with today’s residents. Meanwhile the SEG’s Upcycling Craft Group is hosting taster sessions where visitors can try a spot of crafting. And if you fancy stretching
your legs during the festival, head for the Bristol and Bath Railway Path where SEG volunteers are working on an ongoing habitat restoration project that aims to open up views over the river and promote wildlife. SEG will have stalls at a number of festival events for people to find out more about getting involved, or visit www.saltford environmentgroup.org.uk.
tooth as they perform at a Divas and Desserts Night on Tuesday, June 13, again at Saltford Hall. Choose history or mystery on the Wednesday, with a guided walk and John Isaacs’ magic show both planned for the evening, while Hannah Wedlock brings jazz to the village on Thursday and comedian Bob Webb provides the laughs at a comedy and music night on Friday.
As the weekend rolls around again, there’s good old-fashioned family-friendly fun at Saltford C of E Primary’s Ye Olde Summer Fair on Saturday, June 17, from 2pm, while bargain hunters can head for the flea market at Saltford Hall from 10am, and amateur detectives can solve a murder mystery over a meal in the evening. On Sunday, June 18, Saltford Golf Club will ensure the festival
finale goes with a swing, hosting a Great Golf Family Get-Together during the day with music, a car show, children’s entertainment and a beer and cider festival, while the grand finale with barbecue and bands gets under way from 5pm. There are many more events taking place than it’s possible to mention here – the SCA has printed a large number of Saltford Festival brochures or find the full programme at www. saltfordhall.co.uk
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Festival aims to inspire ‘action for nature’ A camper van cinema called Lionel and a group of performers with river-based tales to tell are all making their way to Keynsham this month. The second Keynsham Festival of Nature will arrive at Keynsham Memorial Park on June 18 as part of a two-week celebration of the natural world in the Bristol and Bath area. This year Desperate Men, an outdoor arts company, will take to the Bandstand at 1pm and 4pm with their show We are Ducks, a compilation of natural history stories inspired by the group’s many riverside jaunts on the Avon, Severn and Wye. They will stay in character throughout the day and festival director Savita Custead said: “Desperate Men are a perfect partner for the festival. They are adept at encouraging audiences to ask serious questions about the world in a really fun and engaging way. They are
The Keynsham Festival of Nature returns on June 18 incredibly inventive, sometimes mischievous and even surreal, and I know they are going to put on a splendid show for everyone.” Festival goers will join a host of exhibitors offering a range of activities, including treasure hunts, water testing and mini-BioBlitzes, to find as many species living in the park as
possible during the day. A unique cinema in a campervan will also be welcoming visitors throughout the day to watch films telling stories of the River Avon. The VW campervan, known as Lionel, will be easy to spot as it’s decorated like a spaceship. Among the other exhibitors
will be Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, National Trust, Natural England, the Bristol Greenpeace group and Butterfly Conservation. Savita continued: “This year’s event will build on last year’s pilot Keynsham Festival of Nature. Many people last year wanted the event to be longer and with more activities to occupy them for the whole day, so we have worked hard to create a more varied programme. “We will be encouraging people to take action for nature, which could include building a habitat, encouraging wildlife in the garden, volunteering or recording species.” The Keynsham Festival of Nature will run from 11am to 5pm. To find out more about the day, and events in Bristol and Bath during the festival fortnight, visit www. festivalofnature.org.uk
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n the last month we have seen the changes to the Keynsham High Street – and love it or hate it, it’s here to stay for at least 18 months. I’m glad to say that from a policing point of view it has improved things for us. The reduced speed in traffic flow helps to prevent accidents and offences. The issues that are then caused, however, are that people are rushing around the rest of the town. We regularly get complaints about speeding vehicles on Park Road and Lockingwell Road, to highlight just two areas. At these locations the 20mph limit is often ignored. We will be monitoring these areas and dealing with offenders more regularly.
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A reduction in speed equates to a reduction in life-threatening injuries should a collision occur – please respect the speed limits
These are residential locations with a reasonable amount of footfall and the speed limits have been introduced with safety in mind. A reduction in speed equates to a reduction in life-threatening injuries should a collision occur. Please respect the speed limits and leave yourself enough time for your journeys so that you don’t need to rush. With the lighter nights I find myself thinking back to last year. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) is on the rise, the main parks are in use longer and so our tolerance needs to be proportionate to their use. We are trying to be more visible, with the PCSOs tasked to
attend these locations and engage with their users. Our hope is to strike that happy medium with acceptable use of these areas without impacting negatively on other users and local residents. This is a difficult balancing act but we aim to be involved throughout the summer months. If anyone has any concerns about ASB then please report it so we can tailor our patrols to suit. We will also be targeting offenders who ignore both the weight limits and width limits that are in place in and around Keynsham. We have operations planned at Stockwood Hill, which carries both of these. This road
has a 6ft width limit and you’d be surprised how many vehicles are over this width. If you drive a goods vehicle you should know its size and weight restrictions. Ignorance is not an excuse. One of the more enjoyable roles that we fulfil is visiting the many school fetes and open days that come along in summer. If you see any of the local policing team at these events then please come up and say hello. Fly-tipping is blighting some of the lanes around the local area. This is a difficult offence to target due to the speed at which it occurs. If you see any vehicles that you believe could be involved in this, please just note their details and report it to us so that we can look into it. Don’t forget, if you need to speak to us then use the neighbourhood pages on the Avon and Somerset Force website where you can send us a message. PC James Evans
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n GENERAL ELECTION 2017 – CANDIDATE PROFILES Here, the five candidates for North East Somerset tell you in their own words why they want to be your MP. The profiles appear in alphabetical order.
Sally Calverley Green Party
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ally says: “Green Party policies are about working together to build a better future and sharing what we have more fairly.” She goes on: “We stand for confident, caring, modern Britain and a fairer future: l A leader in Europe and the world, proud to be able to care for those in need. l A modern Britain that invests in
new technologies and clean energy like the incredible work being done by Resourceful Earth, not subsidies for fossil fuels and fracking. l A caring Britain that educates young people, provides help for the sick and a home for the homeless. l A prosperous Britain that protects family firms, where people can earn a living and big business pays its way. “We can – and will – build a fairer future. “ Sally lives in the Chew Valley. she has been a board member of three law firms in London, Bristol and Cardiff, non-executive director of a local NHS hospital trust, charity trustee, governor of a primary school and treasurer for a local youth football team. Now, as a business growth and executive coach, she helps firms meet the demands of a changing world. Email Sally at sally.calverley@ greenparty.org.uk or call Sally on 0117 403 2425. Find Sally on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
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y name is Shaun Hughes and I’m standing as an Independent candidate for North East Somerset. I have lived in Midsomer Norton for the past 23 years where I have a successful business within the military and aerospace electronics industry. Why am I standing? We are being told that this election is all
about Brexit and ignoring serious issues – increasing crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour, declining high streets and job opportunities, serious cuts to our police and health services. There is also a constant pressure for the building of new housing without the infrastructure to support it. Already our surgeries, hospitals, police officers are stretched to their limit. We need to have a clear, coordinated plan to invest in our existing community. I believe that our MP should be part of our community, not watching from the side-lines, and have a hands-on understanding of the issues we face every day. This is a wonderful place to live, we need someone in Westminster fighting to protect it and pushing to improve the services that we rely on. My priority is to put the needs of North East Somerset first. You can find out more at www. shaunhughes.info
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Robin Moss
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obin lives in Radstock and currently represents the ward of Westfield. He works in Keynsham, where, with a group of local people, he helped set up a youth and community trust providing activities and services out of a redundant vicarage. He now manages that trust. He is active in the local community, chair of a partnership that is responsible for £1million of Lottery money and independent chair of the local special needs board. He is leader of the B&NES Labour group, a member of the local fostering panel and a Labour member of the Local Government Community Well-being board. His hobbies include travel, antiques/collectables and reading. His wife is a primary school teacher, their four grown-up children have all left home, their two cats haven’t! Robin comments: “Locally, this is a contest between a Conservative MP who wants to reduce our legal rights and protections, whether in work, as consumers or the environment we live in and myself, as a progressive candidate who believes that the law should be there for all of us, not just in the interests of the wealthy few. “The Brexit vote was to Leave, but the British people must have a say in what the final settlement looks like.”
fter living and raising a family in North East Somerset I am standing to serve as MP for another five years. The job of an MP is to hold the Government to account, prevent abuses of power and ensure that legislation works. In this respect I hope I have displayed an independent turn of mind. Equally important, however, is for an MP to represent their constituents at Westminster without fear or favour. For the past seven years I have been there to act for constituents when they have exhausted all other avenues of enquiry and there is nowhere left to turn. An MP must be a champion for their constituents and I hope my record shows this. If I am fortunate enough to be re-elected and the Conservatives form the next Government I will strongly support Prime Minister Theresa May in her efforts to negotiate the best possible deal from the EU and I will staunchly defend the UK against the separatists who want to break up Britain. I will also continue to fight for good quality public services, particularly health and education. Above all, I shall work hard for local people and their interests, both at Westminster and here in North East Somerset.
Manda Rigby Liberal Democrat
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am running for parliament because, like many of you, I am very worried about what the future holds for our country. I am worried that the current government is trying to scare the British people into supporting what it calls “strong and stable” leadership when it is anything but. Real strength does not mean caving in as soon as you encounter opposition, as the Tories have done repeatedly. Brittleness is not strength. I am worried the Tories want a dementia tax that will force anyone unlucky enough to need extended social care to sell their home. I am worried that the previous incumbent MP, Mr Rees-Mogg, has called for more Eton-educated MPs in Parliament, but supports cuts to state education, reintroducing grammar schools, and an end to free school lunch for children. I want to be returned as a LibDem MP with the honesty to say allowing the NHS to thrive will cost us more, ringfenced and dedicated to where it's most needed. North East Somerset deserves a MP who will hold the Tory government to account as an effective opposition. If you feel as I do that change is needed, please lend me your vote. Find me on social media @MandaRigbyNES.
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Bath and North East Somerset councillors have voted to reduce their numbers by 10 per cent – losing six councillors. The move follows a recommendation from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) to make cuts. The commission is currently conducting the first electoral review of B&NES in 20 years. In a vote on May 18, councillors agreed that their numbers should be reduced from 65 to 59. As part of its review, the LGBCE is determining the correct number of councillors for the area before looking at the boundaries in light of reduced numbers. The following factors were identified which support the case for a reduction in numbers: l The shift from the council as an organisation that delivers a comprehensive range of direct services to a more commissioning focused organisation. l The reduction in central government funding. l Social media and new technology making it easier to engage with constituents and easier to resolve queries with council services. Bath & North East Somerset Council chief executive Ashley Ayre said the council is now awaiting the outcome of the commission’s review.
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A new group is being launched in Keynsham with the aim of transforming care at local hospitals. The Forever Friends Appeal, which raises money for the RUH in Bath, is setting up a Keynsham and Saltford RUH Fundraising Group, with the first information evening due to take place on June 2 at Bonzo Lounge from 5pm to 7pm. To find out more, contact senior fundraiser Claudia Hickin on 01225 825825 or email claudia.hickin@nhs.net
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n NEWS All welcome to enjoy the fun of the fete St John’s Church will once again be opening up its historic tower for tours when it hosts a fete in June. As well as the chance to take in the views across the town, there will also be a range of stalls on the grass around the church, including a coconut shy, a plant stall and a smash the crockery stall.
The children’s corner will feature face painting and a bouncy castle. Visitors will also be able to enjoy tea and cake in the hall or sit and enjoy live music from a jazz band – and don’t forget to enter the raffle, too. St John’s Church Fete will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 2-4pm.
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n NEWS Phoebe’s brave shave for cancer charity A Keynsham youngster inspired by her dad’s cancer battle is “braving the shave” to help the fight against the disease. Phoebe Nethercott, 11, is having her long hair cut off on June 24 for the Little Princess Trust, which can then use it to make a wig for a cancer patient. But, in order to raise as much money as she can for Macmillan Cancer Support, she is then having her head shaved too. Phoebe said her dad Chris fought cancer in 2013 and added: “I know lots of people who have gone through this and although my dad was very lucky and had his cancer successfully removed,
he still struggles to walk long distances and it hurts him all the time but he never admits it. “I want to help anyone who is going through this by raising as much money as I can.” Phoebe will be having her head shaved by hairdresser Laura Holbrook on Bonzo Lounge’s terrace at 2pm with proud parents Trish and Chris and family and friends cheering her on. Supporters have already pledged more than £1,000 in sponsorship and anyone who would like to add to Phoebe’s total can visit https:// bravetheshave.org.uk/shavers/ phoebe-nethercott/
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n NEWS Help needed to meet foodbank demand Demand for a local foodbank has doubled in a year, sparking a plea for extra volunteers to help Keynsham Foodbank distribute food to those in need. The organisation runs three distribution centres in the town and aims to extend opening hours at its base at the Key Centre, at Victoria Methodist Church in the High Street, on Mondays. It also needs extra pairs of hands in the food collection and replenishment team, which picks up donations from Tesco and Waitrose each Tuesday and delivers the food to Broadlands Academy where it is stored. The team then delivers food to the distribution centres. Foodbank Coordinator Alan Hale said: “With the move to Universal Credit now fully operational in Bath and North East
Somerset many people are finding life difficult as they adapt to a single payment per month and being paid in arrears does not help and this is often compounded by delays in payments. “However, we are not only helping some people who are on benefits, we are also helping those in employment but on low wages. Hence the sharp upturn in need. We also provide school holiday meal bags for children who are entitled to free school meals or who are entitled to pupil premium.” During the last financial year the foodbank fed 748 people. Anyone wishing to learn more and get involved can contact Mr Hale on 0117 983 7923 or 07776 493221 for an informal chat, or email the foodbank at Keynsham Rotary keynshamfoodbank@gmail.com
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Fundraisers enjoyed a traditional Tea, Pimms and cakes were English afternoon tea – with served in both beautiful sunshine sunshine and showers – as they and pouring rain on the day, joined a national drive to raise raising £300 towards Rotary’s funds to wipe out polio across the End Polio Now campaign. world. The tea party was one of Keynsham Rotary Club hostedTEA thousands taking place across the ROTARY DOES FOR CHARITY the event at the Willsbridge country in aid of the cause. home of two new members, Jane Keynsham Rotary Club meets Club were pleased to host in aid of Polio and Rob Thurston, welcoming 45 a Rotary at 6.30pmTea everyParty Wednesday Rotarians including at Saltford Golfand Club.Rob Thur the 14th of April at the homeand of guests, two their newestevening members Jane Rotarians from Leatherhead For further information about Willsbridge. and Gloucester as well as the the club and its wide range of Assistant District Governor community, fundraising and They were happy to welcome 45 Rotarians and social guests to the Tea in of Rotary District 1100 Judy activities, visitAfternoon www. Powell. keynshamrotary.org.uk Rotarians from Leatherhead Rotary Club and also from Gloucester Rotary Clu
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who will be faced with such adversity is something we’re very proud of.” The company will be raising funds over the next 12 months to help Together for Short Lives create closer ties within the children’s palliative care community to benefit children and their families. Together for Short Lives spokesperson Nick Appleby said: “We are delighted to be Dribuild’s charity of the year and their support will help us to ensure more children and their families are able to access specialist children’s palliative care services, day and night, seven days a week – when and where they need it.” Dribuild’s Charity Race Day
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Creative summer ahead for ArtSpace Artists from Keynsham ArtSpace have become the latest group to use the exhibition space on the first floor of Keynsham Library. Their exhibition has been on display for the last four weeks, and featured works by Alan Hayward, John Chivers, Joe Tymkow, Jane Metters, Penny Richards, Moira Robertson and Gwen Edwards. ArtSpace is a group of more than 30 local artists who provide opportunities for artists to show their work to the public on a regular basis. The group consists of a wide range of artists and craftspeople, creating 3D artwork in ceramics, felt, glass, leather, metal and textiles; and 2D artists working with traditional and industrial mediums and materials. Chair of ArtSpace Joe Tymkow said: “We are currently nomadic, so this exhibition has enabled us to display works by our members for the first time since Christmas, and it’s been exciting to see them in the light
Work by artists from ArtSpace on display outside at Keynsham Farmers’ Market and airy space of the first floor of the Keynsham Library. It would be really exciting to have a more permanent base in the future, not just for exhibitions, but also to enable a range of additional activities and projects. We are actively looking for new space!”
The group has a busy summer ahead. Joe explained: “We plan to have work on show along the railings at the monthly farmers’ market, plus an ArtSpace marquee in Keynsham Memorial Park during Keynsham Music Festival, so fingers crossed for a
summer of great weather!” On June 10, ArtSpace will also be participating in the Keynsham Community Network event, organised by Keynsham Town Council, alongside other community groups in The Space in Keynsham Library, and members will be on hand to chat to the public about what they do, and show a small amount of work. Later in the year the group will be back in the library for an exhibition linked to the Winter Festival, with new works inspired by a “Woodland Creatures” theme. “Busy months ahead for us,” Joe said, “lots to plan, lots to create, and fingers crossed the weather is good for the events but not so great that we don’t get into our studios!” Members meet monthly to discuss events and to socialise, and details can be found on their Facebook page @KeynshamArtSpace, or email keynshamart space@outlook.com
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Festival revives some classics as it unveils line-up for 20th anniversary bash
Keynsham Music Festival is always evolving, introducing new elements every year – but it’s always good to see the return of some old favourites, too. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sounds of Keynsham Orchestra as, after taking a break last year, they will be back to play the Gala Concert on Saturday, July 1, at 7.30pm in the Memorial Park. Conductor Tim Harrison and leader Andrew Rees will oversee the programme of classical favourites, which is free to watch – roll out your picnic blanket or ensure a seat in the marquee with a free ticket from Keynsham Town Council (15-17 Temple Street). Another event is making a welcome return as organisers aim to revive Keynsham Food Festival as part of the Saturday line-up
after it was cancelled last year. Expect a feast of goodies from local traders to enjoy alongside the folk and traditional dance performances and Keynsham Cars’ display of classic and vintage vehicles. The Festival Week itself will be kicked off by local singersongwriter Gavin Osborn, fresh from a tour of Australia and with tracks from his forthcoming album Echo Bridge – a name that will be familiar to fellow Keynsham residents. Gavin will be appearing at The Ship on Monday, June 26, from 8.30pm, the start of a week of entertainment that sees something happening every night in the run-up to the weekend. While most of us won’t be sharing the spotlight at the festival, there will be a chance to
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Sunshine brings out a sense of adventure When you think of Scouts, do you think of tents and camping or do you include the other 200-plus activities they can do? In the last month, despite a new HQ floor to enjoy, 1st Keynsham Scout group have been out and about and really active, writes our correspondent. Beavers have been investing new members in the middle of the countryside, learning navigation in the local park and, thanks to the support of GoOutdoors, learning to rock climb. Cubs, not content to be outdone by the Beavers, attended a Ninja Challenge event, made some stop-motion films and started to prepare for Cub camp (more on that next month). Scouts have been climbing, kayaking and, yes, camping. For most, the first camp of the season has been completed and there are many more to come. They have also been doing their bit for
Thank you to all of those people who supported the plant sale in May, which will help fund their activities – it is appreciated. Practice hikes, testing kit and improving teamwork are just some of their preparation. Interesting that all of the skills and activities learned by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be brought together on this trip. I bet the young people did not think that when they first started out in Scouting.
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n YOUTH AND EDUCATION New award to honour ‘Young Citizens’ A new award launched by the Rotary Club of Keynsham will celebrate local young people who support their community. The Young Citizen Award will be presented to someone between the ages of 10 and 18 years who has been active in their community, volunteering or caring for others. Nominations are invited from schools and youth organisations in the Keynsham and Saltford area, attended by the nominee. Applications can be submitted “Operation Adventure”, bringing adventurous activities to young people in our community. Teams of four people are welcome or, if you are an individual and would like us to find you a team, then simply get in touch. If you cannot play golf but would love to help, could you find us a raffle prize or some sponsorship? Every little bit of help will count. Email giants@1stkeynshamscouts.org. uk
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School fair offers good old-fashioned fun A local primary school will be turning back the clock for a fete full of nostalgic fun. Saltford C of E Primary School is holding its Ye Olde School Summer Fair on Saturday, June 17, from 2-5.30pm and all are welcome. Visitors can expect an array of classic games, from splat the rat to welly wanging, plus traditional entertainment in the form of
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Wellies were welcome but not at all necessary when Keynsham and District Mencap Society hosted a Family Festival of Fun on a sunny Sunday at Bath City Farm. The day offered plenty of activities for families to enjoy together, from face painting, to beat the goalie, a teddy tombola, hook a duck and lucky dip, not forgetting the bouncy castle. Clown Bert entertained the crowds with magic, jokes and balloon making, while a raffle offered a range of prizes, many donated by local businesses, including the Centurion Hotel in Radstock, Reflections Hairdressers and Simply Carpets, Sainsburys in Odd Down and Keynsham, Waitrose, B&Q in Longwell Green and Booker. There was also a disco with music from Barry Hollyman and a barbecue and refreshments to keep guests going. Around 100 of the society’s members and their families
joined the festival on Sunday, May 21, raising more than £500 for the charity. Fundraiser Amanda Leonard said: “There was an overwhelming amount of support from willing volunteers and without their help and enthusiasm the day would not have been so successful. “Although these events are important fundraisers for the society that isn’t the only reason they enjoy holding them; it’s also a chance for members to meet up with friends and have fun, raise the profile of the charity locally and showcase the excellent work they do providing social and leisure opportunities for people with learning disabilities.” If you want to find out more or get involved, contact info@ keynshammencap.org.uk Face painting proved popular at Keynsham Mencap’s Family Festival of Fun
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Get spotting as bike trail begins Keynsham in Bloom’s Great Bike Trail is ready to roll, says chair Denise James, so get spotting. Meanwhile, budding young artists have been bringing a splash of colour in the annual colouring competition.
do make light work, when they helped to clear out the winter bedding from our High Street planters. Old bedding and compost were removed and planters cleaned ready for the summer bedding, which will soon be on show for everyone to enjoy. We are extremely grateful for the work that was carried out, it is wonderful to see the youngsters getting involved and helping to enhance our community. Our thanks and appreciation to Jim Bernard, vice chair of Keynsham in Bloom, and Ian Carter of 1st Keynsham Scouts for co-ordinating the work party.
The sun came out and welcomed everyone to the annual 1st Keynsham Scouts’ Plant Sale on May 13. Volunteers from Keynsham in Bloom were on hand to present prizes and certificates to the two overall winners and runners-up in the children’s colouring competition. The theme was “Sunshine, blue skies and holidays” and the competition attracted 42 entries. The results were: The Great Floral Bike Trail Infant/Primary Category Don’t forget to take part in Winner – Ava Alder, six. our Great Bike Trail – you can Runners-up – Angel Swift, six; purchase your trail map for Akshay Nar, five; Ruby Britton, 20p from the Town Council six; Daisy Davies, seven. offices at 15-17 Temple Street. Junior Category More than 60 decorated bikes Winner – Imogen seven. planted with flowers will be on ACCEPTING NEWSmith, PATIENTS Runners-up – Sky Swift, 10; display throughout Keynsham Long-established Practice Barney Husband, eight; Katie from June 9 until September Carter, 10; Molly Britton, 10. 30. Bikes are beginning to pop PrivatelyAll owned, not a corporate chain. the entries were of a very up all over Keynsham. Children high standard, it took and some from Queens Road Pre-School Ground floor surgery.soFriendly caring staff. time to make our final decisions. recently planted up and watered Well done to everyone. their bike – it was joy watching Unhurried, personal approach to dental care. Our Keynsham in Bloom them getting involved. Family dentistry stall attracted a lot of attention, The bike trail has certainly particularly Lucy, who•was there taken off. When the initial • Emergency appointments Implants promoting our Great Floral Bike project was being discussed, we Trail. Dentistry • Teeth Whitening certainly did not expect it to be • Cosmetic so popular. You can vote for • Ultra-modern facilities • Gentle Hygienist your favourite bike and you will High Street planters Members of the Axe Scout Troop be entered into our lucky draw, proved that many hands really so get spotting.
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LETTERS Talking Newspaper needs your help We would like to make an appeal to your readers on behalf of the Keynsham and District Talking Newspaper. Firstly we are looking for someone to join the editing team for the news “side”. The editor selects the news items from local newspapers of the region ready for the recording team. As such they would need to be available on a Thursday (usually morning) when they are on duty, which is about once a month. For more details, please call 0117 299 3021. Secondly we are always on the lookout for new listeners. This is a free service for partially sighted and blind people which comes to them on a weekly basis. These days we record on a memory stick rather than tape and provide our listeners with a player which is very simple to use and we can help with getting started.
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Toilet facilities are essential for all
I whole heartedly agree with “Keynsham resident” in last month’s Keynshamvoice. I don’t come to Keynsham regularly from Saltford, but it seems to me that if Keynsham wishes to attract visitors and shoppers, it must provide facilities – parking spaces and toilets. The toilet block in Ashton Way should be reinstated without fail. I know that the council has to make cuts, but toilet facilities are essential for everyone. Cynthia Wilson Saltford
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rage, anger, lost wing mirrors etc etc that happen here when two cars attempt to use the road. People should give way to traffic coming up under the bridge. Now the one-way system is in place in the High Street, this road is used more and more and the situation is getting worse. I walk my dog twice daily and see this all the time. Surely this would be money being spent wisely and would relieve stress levels. Keynsham resident
Traffic forced onto already busy roads
In reference to the new traffic system for Keynsham’s High Street. I have lived in the town for more than 40 years and have never experienced such traffic chaos. On May 2 at 5.55pm I was heading to Tesco from Temple Street (I live off Dapps Hill) so was forced to go via Ashton Way, which had traffic back to the entrance at Rock Road. It took almost 10 minutes to get to Tesco. On trying to return home via Temple Street, on exiting Tesco into Charlton Road, I was forced to turn left as I was not allowed
to cross back into Ashton Way. I mistakenly thought that as High Street is now one-way perhaps I could turn right at the end of Charlton Road. But no – I had to turn left up to the roundabout outside St John’s Church and then back into High Street – more traffic jams. At the end of High Street, I was then confronted with a no right turn into Temple Street, so I had to turn left down over Bath Hill, which had traffic backed up beyond the New Inn. I turned into Back Lane and then had to try to re-enter the nose-to-tail traffic coming up Bath Hill. Behind me I had three other vehicles trying the same manoeuvre. If I was wrong turning into Back Lane, where should I have turned? The mini roundabout at the end of Avon Mill Lane? The next at the bottom of Fox and Hounds Lane or outside the New Inn? All of these would put me or any drivers further back in the queue, therefore contributing even more pollution to Keynsham and wasted fuel. So next time I leave Tesco I will have to exit opposite St John’s Court, turn left and then
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little more than those purchased in a photo booth, I re-applied – still no success. This time the reason given for rejection was different again! I took my laptop along to my local excellent service provider, Keynsham Photo Centre, thinking that my limited IT knowledge was to blame. It seems to be the case that the new online application software is not yet fit for purpose. I ended up posting my application with hard copies and received the renewal in less than two weeks. However, that is not the end of the story. The passport office were commendable and notified me of safe receipt. My old documentation was returned first. On Wednesday afternoon at 3.50pm I received a text message from DX delivery company advising me that they had tried to deliver an important document and that they were unable to leave the packet as it required a signature. Funny that, because I was at home all day. However, early the next morning my downstairs neighbour brought me a card that had been left I know not where stating that they had tried to deliver. Equally baffling as there
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NEWS Success for debut dementia meeting
A new session offering dementia sufferers and their carers the chance to socialise and enjoy activities had a successful launch in Keynsham last month. Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) held its first Music for the Mind meeting at St Dunstan’s Church Hall, where six people living with the condition and their carers joined in warmup activities and singing led by a professional facilitator. Chairman of the DAA Alan Hale said: “We were over the moon with the attendance at this first Music for the Mind and the great enjoyment that was had by all who were there. “We have a good team of volunteers and our aim is to increase the number of events per month.” The next free session is on June 8 at 10.30am until noon – find out more on 0117 983 7923 or 07776 493221 or at dementia friendlykeynsham@gmail.com.
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Exciting month to bring us all closer to nature Keynsham’s branch of the Avon Wildlife Trust (AWT) enjoyed two excellent local walks in April and May, writes chairman Dave Sage.
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Walking along the River Avon, above; many fox cubs will be taking their first steps this month
The first walk started very early – 4.30am in late April at Saltford Shallows! In total, 24 very enthusiastic birdwatchers, led by Dave, watched the sun rise and listened as the birds woke and started singing. They started up one by one, each clearly identifiable from its song as robin, blackbird, song thrush, wren, chiffchaff, and so on, until the dawn chorus reached its full crescendo, heralding the start of a beautiful day. Altogether 39 species were seen and heard, notably willow warbler, blackcap, goldcrest and bullfinch, all at close range, as well as heron, kingfisher and grey wagtail on the walk back along the River Avon. A superb walk – and home
just in time for breakfast! The second walk, on a bright, warm afternoon in May, was around the AWT reserve at Folly Farm, near Bishop Sutton. Twenty of us were led round at a brisk pace by AWT volunteer Richard Campbell. A working farm and function centre (we couldn’t visit the main buildings because a wedding was in progress!), it is nevertheless managed largely for the benefit of wildlife and increasing biodiversity. Richard explained about the management work that takes place each week, and showed us several of the key habitats and keystone species. These included ancient woodland full of bluebells, early purple orchids, wild garlic, several fern species and woodland species such as sanicle, golden saxifrage, wood speedwell, yellow pimpernel and yellow archangel. We visited
“unimproved” pastures (socalled because they have not been treated with fertilisers or pesticides), where wild flowers could compete more fairly with grass species. Yellow rattle, cowslips, violets and tormentil all grow well among the dozens of large ant hills, which are characteristic of such pastures, since they are left undisturbed by human hand, tractor or plough. There was birdsong in abundance, including willow warbler, song thrush, chiffchaff, blackcap and green woodpecker, as well as distant buzzards. As Richard explained, cattle and sheep are grazed on some parts of the farm, to generate income which is used to support management and conservation work. Truly a shining example of how agriculture and wildlife can co-exist in a sustainable way, Folly Farm is also a beautiful place for a walk, with stunning
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BACK TO NATURE with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group views over nearby Chew Valley Lake, another notable area for wildlife.
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June is a big month in our wildlife calendar, so much is happening out in our gardens, parks and wild spaces with lots of fledgling birds on our feeders and many young animals, including fox cubs making their first steps out into the wild world. It is also a big month to celebrate wildlife as there are so many exciting things happening locally. First and foremost is the Festival of Nature experience due to wend its way along the River Avon from Bristol to Bath between June 8 and 25, calling in at Keynsham for the weekend of June 16-18. Free Family Sunday (June 18, 11am-5pm) in Keynsham Memorial Park is an event not to missed with lots of fun for all the family, and Avon Wildlife Trust
Keynsham Group will be there among it all. We are holding a “mini Bio-Blitz” where every hour on the hour we invite you to join us as we head off to different areas of the park in search of all things “natural and wild”. We will also host a quiz and investigate creatures collected from an earlier river dipping. Join us also for our Marvellous Moths Night on June 17 – meet us in the Memorial Park from 10pm to midnight, at both the cafe and the bandstand where we will have moth traps set up and we will be investigating and reporting the species caught in
the traps. You will be able to view the moths close up and photography may be possible. Remember to bring a torch! Baked Cafe in the park will be open for refreshments during the evening. Our next walk is to Charterhouse to look at “the botanical treasures of the Mendips” on Sunday, June 25. For details and/or to book a place on the minibus, contact lizwintle@ yahoo.co.uk.
Film dives into a ‘Plastic Ocean’
Alongside these free events we have organised one paid event – our film screening of A Plastic Ocean kicks off the Keynsham Festival of Nature weekend on Friday, June 16, from 6.45pm at Keynsham Community Space. A Plastic Ocean is an epic global adventure following a documentary filmmaker and a
world record free-diver as they travel the earth discovering the shocking impact plastic is having on our oceans and the marine animals that live there. The film investigates how our addiction to plastic is impacting the food chain and how that is affecting every one of us through new and developing human health problems. During its four-year production period, A Plastic Ocean was filmed in 20 locations around the world in beautiful and chilling detail to document the global effects of plastic pollution–and introduce workable technology and policy solutions that can, if implemented in time, change things for the better. This is bound to be a sell-out event so if you don’t have your tickets yet, act quickly. Tickets are available from https://aplasticoceankeynsham.eventbrite. co.uk. Proceeds from this event will help support conservation in Avon. For further information, email keynshamawt@gmail.com or call Kathy on 07850 508702.
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OUT AND ABOUT with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome
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fter the very successful walking festival in April, it was not a surprise that we had a bumper turn-out for our May walk around Folly Farm. The members who used the Dial-aRide minibus from Keynsham met up with those who had made their own way to make a total of 30, who all set off, in glorious walking weather, on the first of the arranged walks. There are three waymarked walks around the Avon Wildlife Trust-run community working farm, and we chose the shorter three-miler, as there were some among us who did not want the longer seven-mile walk. After a steady climb up Plain Hill, we were rewarded with beautiful views over the Somerset countryside towards the Severn Estuary. Coming back to the reception area, Terry from Dial-a-Ride was waiting to take a few back to Keynsham. The rest set off for a second time to climb North Hill, where we stopped for a picnic with views over Chew Lake. Heading back
Setting off at Folly Farm, far left; blue and white blooms in Dowling Wood, left through the ancient forest of Dowling Wood, we were greeted with a carpet of blue and white, as the bluebells and wild garlic were still in bloom. There was plenty of other flora and fauna for us to enjoy. We arrived back at our car park destination slightly ahead of schedule, but fully rejuvenated after a super walk. Our thanks go to Mike for leading the walk, and to Terry for being on hand to ferry us around. Forthcoming events Everybody is welcome to join
our two walks in June, which are suitable for children. l Sunday, June 11 A linear walk to Saltford to join in their super festival. Meeting at the Memorial Park cafe at 10am, we shall be following the River Avon and the cycle path to Saltford. Because there are so many events as part of the festival, we shall be stopping for a couple of hours to enjoy the atmosphere. We should be back in Keynsham by about 4pm. l Saturday, June 17 A circular walk following the River
Chew Trail. Again meeting at the Memorial Park cafe at 10am, as part of the Festival of Nature we are fortunate to have John Aldridge from the Avon Wildlife Trust to point out all things nature, visiting Chewton Keynsham, Compton Dando, and Burnett. We should be back in Keynsham by 1pm. There is a charge of £3 for this walk, and tickets are available from Keynsham Town Council office at 15-17 Temple Street. Contact Dawn Drury on 0117 986 8683 for details.
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n Radstock artist Daniel Chuter displays ‘impressionistic’ local scenes on the first floor exhibition wall at Keynsham Library throughout the month.
June 4
n Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 2.304pm.
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n Saltford Festival, nine days of activities at locations around the village – see www.saltfordhall.co.uk for the full festival programme.
June 10
n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am1pm, Market Walk. n Keynsham Community Networking Event, 9.30am to noon, at The Space, Market Walk. Promote your community group, meet other groups, get new members. Open to the public. n IT’S FREE! Beginner’s badminton – have a go!. A brilliant, fun way to get in shape, keep in shape and meet people! Drop into an informal, friendly taster session, 11.30am to 1pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Rackets etc. available. Part of the “Better – Try an activity for free” day. Whatever your age or ability, just turn up or
n Free family summer festival, 12-3pm, at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park. Rodeo bull, assault course, games, bouncy castles, didi car racing, barbecue, live music. Hosted by One Church Keynsham. n Saltford Super Saturday, as part of the Saltford Festival, introduces an action-filled day of sports events and live music including Smack the 80s. Live coverage of the England Scotland football match, licensed bar, snacks, ice creams and more available. Further details can be found on the Saltford Super Saturday Facebook page. n Queen Charlton Village Fete, 2-5pm. Keynsham Brass band, Morris dancing, craft stalls, cracking cream teas, cake stall, raffle, barbecue, bouncy castle. n Fundraising barn dance at Wick Farm, near Hunstrete, from 6pm, with The Electric Lobsters, a caller, hog roast and bar. In aid of Compton Dando Nomads Cricket Club’s new pitch. Tickets £10 for adults, accompanied children free. Tickets from Ben on 07941 222662, Darren on 07525 950306 or from the bar at the Compton Inn.
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Welcome for a walk to Saltford to join the festival. Meet at the Memorial Park cafe at 10am. Enjoy the festival for a couple of hours before arriving back in Keynsham at around 4pm.
June 13
n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild hosts a talk – History of the Rolling Pin with Mr R King – at their next meeting, 9.45am to 11.45am at the Fear Hall. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month and welcomes new members. n Screening of classic film Singin’ In The Rain, Saltford Hall, 2pm, as part of Satlford Festival. Tickets £6 to include afternoon tea.
June 16
n Screening of the film A Plastic Ocean, 7.30pm at The Space. A film following a documentary maker and a free diver as they discover the impact plastic is having on our oceans and marine life. Hosted by Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group. Doors 6.45pm, tickets £10 at https://aplasticoceankeynsham. eventbrite.co.uk or contact 07850 508702 for more details.
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n Join Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome for a circular walk following the River Chew Trail as part of the Festival of Nature. Led by John Aldridge from the Avon Wildlife Trust, meet at 10am at the Memorial Park cafe. Tickets £3 from Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street or on 0117 986 8683 n Cream teas and table top sale, Victoria Methodist Church, Keynsham, 2.30-4.30 pm. Hosted by CAMEO, £3.50. n Saltford C of E Primary School presents Ye Olde Summer Fair, 2-5.30pm. Nostalgic fun including welly wanging, Morris dancing and classic games, plus a raffle, barbecue and much more.
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n Saltford Drama Club presents murder mystery Mates Meet Again, set around a reunion of St Upid’s old classmates. The audience are asked to wear old school clothing if possible to make it a themed night and there will be a two-course school dinner. Tickets £12 from Saltford Post Office, Saltford Golf Club bar, Davies & Way, Saltford, or by emailing events@saltfordhall. co.uk. Part of Saltford Festival.
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n The Wellsway Big Reunion, celebrating 60 years since Wellsway School opened, 6-10pm at Wellsway. Tickets £6, see www. wellswayschool.com or www. facebook.com/wellsway60 n Marvellous Moths Night in Keynsham Memorial Park with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group, 10pm to midnight, at the Bandstand and the cafe, where there will be moth traps set up and participants will investigate and report on the species found. Remember to bring a torch! Baked Cafe in the park will be open for refreshments during the evening. For further information, email keynshamawt@gmail.com or call Kathy Farrell on 07850 508702.
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n Festival of Nature, Keynsham Memorial Park, 11am to 5pm. Performances by outdoor ats company Desperate Men, mini BioBlitzes, a cinema in a campervan and many more activities all inspired by the River avon.
June 21
n English Midsummer Wine Tasting Festival at Avon Valley Railway, Bitton, 6.30-9.30pm. A selection of local wine producers, fruit liqueurs, gin and cheese. Tickets £15 at www.avonvalleyrailway.org or call 0117 932 5538.
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n Fun for all the family at St John’s
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Church Fete, 2-4.30pm. Stalls, the chance to climb the church tower, tea and cakes, bouncy castle, face painting, live music and more. n City of Bristol Brass Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 2-4pm.
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n Compton Dando Village Day, 2-5pm, featuring games, entertainment, a barbecue, homemade cakes, trips up the historic church tower and much more.
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n Keynsham Brass Band performs at the Bandstand, Keynsham Memorial Park, 3-4.50pm.
n Why not drop into Victoria Methodist Church on the High Street for a coffee or tea break, where you will receive a warm welcome. We are open every morning, Monday to Saturday, from 10am to noon. Pop in – we would love to see you.
n Antiques and Collectors Fair, Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, 10am-3pm, admission £1 (under16s free). Refreshments available from the cafe.
n Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group will enjoy a walk to Charterhouse to look at the “botanical treasures of the Mendips”. For further information and/or to book a place on the minibus, contact lizwintle@yahoo. co.uk.
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n Gavin Osborn and support perform at The Ship Inn. 8.30pm, free/donations.
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n A local treat as yet to be announced at The Ship Inn. 8.30pm, free/donations.
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n Soul Shakers: Emma Hutchinson and Band ft James Lambeth, 7.30pm at The Space. Tickets £10 from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue. co.uk/ n Abbey Stage Acoustic at The Ship Inn. 8.30pm, free/ donations.
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n Opera in Keynsham Memorial Park, 7.30pm. TO BE CONFIRMED. n A Taste of The Eastern Mediterrenean at Pomegranate, Market Walk, 7.30pm. Contact Pomegranate on 0117 986 4888. n Jelli Records acoustic performance at The Ship Inn, 8.30pm, free/donations.
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n Ballroom in The Park with the Thornbury Swing Band featuring vocalist Charlie Atterton, Top Stage Marquee, Memorial Park, 7.30pm. The event is celebrating 40 years of twinning with Libourne. All welcome, dance teacher on hand, tickets £10 from https://keynshamtickets. cloudvenue.co.uk n Sing with Grenville Jones, the Good Afternoon Choir and the Welcome Choir, St John’s Church, 7.30pm, free/donations.
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n Saturday Festival with live music on the park’s Abbey Stage, from folk and acoustic performers, a mini rally of vintage cars, displays of traditional and folk dancing. n Gala Concert with Keynsham Orchestra, 7.30pm, Memorial Park.
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n The Sunday Festival – the main event sees acts performing across five stages in the park and at Grounded in the High Street.
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From Page 31 lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For further information, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408.
n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members are welcome, Call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org. uk. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, meets at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leader Ben Collings is an ex-music student from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for details. n Keynsham Creative Writers meet 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
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of all abilities. Call 0117 9148654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session, contact Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040, email emma@ choirjam.co.uk or visit www. choirjam.co.uk. n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10 until noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or
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email active@ageukbanes.co.uk. n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm until midMay. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 0117 986 6793 or just turn up. n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903. 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 985 8495. 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 Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.
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n Keynsham Writers is a small,
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friendly support group for people who have day jobs. We’re open to any type of writing, but particularly novelists serious about one day getting published. Generally the group meets on Tuesdays, sometimes other days for “quiet writing”. For the latest dates and times, we encourage members to check the Keynsham Writers Facebook page. Location is Bonzo Lounge, usually to the left of the bar unless otherwise stated. n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.50am to 12.35pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for further information. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Art class in High Littleton 10.30am to 12.30pm weekly. Small friendly group with experienced teacher. £5 per session including beverage and biscuits. Call 07784 839781 for more information. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over-65s, 1011am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. For more details, call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Just drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme,
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every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events.
n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30 pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Dance Tots for two to four-yearolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon-12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand
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to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served frequently. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For more information contact Sue 07979 740702. n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org.
garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be 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 Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir meets at Keynsham Methodist Church every Wednesday from 2-4pm (not in school holidays). Visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org or call 01761 472468. n Keynsham Good Afternoon
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Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £3.60 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@ choirjam.co.uk or visit www. choirjam.co.uk n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n 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 Gym Tots for two to four-yearsolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to Turn to Page 34
n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community
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n WHAT’S ON From Page 33 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 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. Call Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864. n The Community At 67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762
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6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
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n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. For more information contact Joan on 01761453169. n Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 10-10.30am. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co.uk n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n 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. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304. n Painting for pleasure club, we are a small club and we meet on a Thursday afternoon at Saltford Hall from 2-4pm. We are of mixed ability and do not have teachers or demonstrations so the cost of belonging in to group is minimal. The club is two hours of painting and friendly company. If you would like to come down to see if it is the club for you your first visit is free. 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. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. 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. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Wendy on 01761 472192.
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n Art class in High Littleton 10.30am to 12.30pm weekly. Small friendly group with experienced teacher. £5 per session including beverage and biscuits. Call 07784 839781 for more information. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Live music held every Friday and Saturday night at the Crown Inn, Keynsham. Check out our Facebook page for weekly updates. n Goldies Singing Sessions are held on the second and last Friday of each month. The group sing the hits of the Fifties onwards in a very relaxed and informal sing-a-long setting. Join us at The Hawthorns on the second Friday of the month from 10.30-11.30am and at the Key Centre on the last Friday of the month from 2-3pm. For details, call Abby on 01761 470006. n Soccer Tots for three to four-yearolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 1.15-2pm. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Football Junior Development Courses at Keynsham Leisure Centre – 4-4.45pm for five to six-year-olds and 4.45-5.30pm for seven to nine-year-olds. Courses run during term-time and
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School. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.
n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784.
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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
n Children’s craft activities at 10.30am at Keynsham Library. n Live music every Friday and Saturday night at the Crown Inn Keynsham. Check out our Facebook page for weekly updates. n Children’s ballroom, Latin and old time dance classes, Saturday mornings at the Key Centre, Keynsham. Contact Terry for more details on 0117 932 3071. n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com 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 likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. 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.
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n Tai Chi, donations only class. Held outdoors in Keynsham, early morning on alternate Sundays in most weathers. Private lessons also available on request. For details, call 07731 198890 or email taichikeynsham@outlook.com n Free 5k runs for women. 8am on Sundays, Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham. Routes will be 5k+ at an easy conversational pace and include warm-up and cooldown. See www.thismumruns. co.uk. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. They also meet at Downend Cricket Club every Wednesday, 8.30pm, entrance £3.
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Gifts for valued community groups Residents who enjoy activities at Keynsham’s Community At 67 have helped to secure new equipment for two of its groups. The weekly Coffee & Craft group received a new sewing machine while Mandy’s Kitchen, which provides a lunch club at the Queen’s Road premises, was presented with new cooking equipment from Curo, after some of the housing association’s customers asked for help. Clare Hudson, a member of the Coffee & Craft group and a trustee at Community At 67, said: “Our new sewing machine is a wonderful addition to the group. We’re keen on up-cycling and getting young parents into sewing, making products to sell to benefit the group. The craft group raised £3,500 for Children’s Hospice South West this Easter. “67's a very happy group; there's always a cheerful face and someone to listen to and new volunteers are welcome. A
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big thank you to Curo.” The equipment was purchased through the Curo Livewell fund, which offers grants to support groups and activities that benefit Curo customers and their communities. Curo Livewell officer Ben O’Connell said: “At 67 is a marvellous community centre
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Cricket club hosts dance for new pitch
A village cricket club is hosting a barn dance to raise money towards their new pitch, writes Ros Anstey. Compton Dando’s Nomads Cricket Club is hosting the event at Tony and Lynda Warren’s Wick Farm, between Compton Dando and Hunstrete, on Saturday, June 10. There will be live music from ceilidh band The Electric Lobsters, with a caller, hog roast and bar. It follows a similar dance a few years ago at the same venue, which raised funds for a village defibrillator. This time funds will go towards the Nomads’ new cricket pitch at Woodlands, Green Lane Farm. The dance will be held from 6pm until late and tickets will cost £10 for adults, while children will go free of charge if accompanied by an adult. For tickets, contact Ben on 07941 222662, Darren on 07525 950306 or obtain them from the bar at the Compton Inn.
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Spring walks
Members of the society have recently enjoyed two very different guided walks. The first, in late April, was along the seafront at Clevedon. Local historian Jane Lilly first explained the building of the Marine Lake, then took us along the front describing the history of the various large houses, the terrace along The Beach, closer to the pier, and tourist features such as the bandstand, built in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Particularly interesting was a diversion to Copse Road, Photo: Derek Harper
The Beach, Clevedon behind The Beach, with a range of attractive houses built in different styles. As with all such walks, a local guide showed us features that a casual visitor never notices and brought the history of the town to life. Last month’s walk was a tour of part of central Bristol, led by society treasurer Keith Norton, to discover some of the hidden buildings between The Centre and Park Row. Much has been lost but there are fascinating survivors. We climbed Christmas Steps, to the Foster’s Almshouses and the Chapel of The Three Kings of Cologne, founded in 1490. Nearby is the Tudor Red Lodge and, opposite, the Jewish Synagogue. Across Park Street we found
Dr Claude Harrison was an active supporter of the town’s sports clubs as well as a local doctor who cared for many residents the replica of part of the city’s High Cross, hidden in the gardens of Berkeley Square – the original, dating from 1373, was moved to Stourhead in 1768. Then we walked through Brandon Hill Park, given to the city in 1625, before ending our walk on Great George Street
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This year sees the 60th anniversary of the death of a man who gave a great deal to Keynsham: Dr Claude
Harrison. He was born into a family of doctors, which included his father, Dr Charles, who was much loved and respected in the town, and his uncle, the famous cricketer Dr WG Grace. After serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War I, “Dr Claude” returned to Keynsham and helped to reform the Keynsham Town Cricket Club. He was soon recognised as a talented player and over the years fulfilled many roles for the club as captain, secretary, chairman and president and, most importantly, as a trustee when the club took on a mortgage to purchase the new ground in 1930. During World War II he organised baseball matches for the American troops stationed at Burnett, a great novelty at the time, and many a Keynsham youngster was introduced to popcorn and the music of Glenn Miller at these events. He had a keen interest in many sports and was also president of Keynsham Rugby Club from 1928 to 1956. In 1923 he joined his father at his surgery in Tregare House, 44 High Street (now the site of the Post Office) and ministered to the needs of local people for the rest of his life. In the days before the NHS, doctors’ visits and treatments had to be paid for but many a family had cause to be grateful to Dr Claude as he continued his father’s tradition of not charging those in genuine hardship. After his death in 1957, the main gates to the Memorial Park were refurbished in his memory and a memorial plaque reads: “A much-loved doctor and sporting enthusiast who devoted his life to the welfare of Keynsham people.”
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Non-Fiction
l Today We Die a Little: Emil Zatopek, Olympic Legend to Cold War Hero by Richard Askwith Reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant I stumbled on this book in the Sport section and was intrigued by the title. I knew a little bit about Zatopek but I was not expecting to find it so appealing. Richard Askwith has a real talent in telling the story of this athlete, making the reading very entertaining. Zatopek is at the Olympics of 1952, representing his country, Czechoslovakia, there to gain gold medals for the Communist regime. This man is passionate about what he is doing and with a real ethic. Without all the knowledge, science and sponsors athletes have today to improve their fitness, he makes his own bid to make progress in his discipline. From tough training sessions to food testing, he doesn’t neglect anything that could improve his fitness. Genuinely a strong character on his own, he will refuse to go to the Olympics if the regime doesn’t free his friend who is in prison. Soon the party sees this man could be a threat to its power and is determined to break him down.
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l Freya by Anthony Quinn If you are after a novel about the
long-lasting joys and complications of friendship this may be the book for you. In London, May 1945, at the height of VE day celebrations Freya Wyley meets Nancy Holdaway and so begins a story of two very different women and their friendship. Freya is self-confident, ambitious and outspoken. Nancy is younger, gentler and less self-confident. The book traces their stories from war-haunted Oxford to the bright new decade of the 1960s. Along the way the two women encounter charismatic Robert Cosway, whose own story will impact on the two women, as well as some major events of the 1960s, from the advent of TV celebrity to the Cold War and espionage. This is an ambitious book for the amount of recent history it covers but the main characters, in particular Freya, make it an excellent read.
Young Adult Fiction l Rock War by Robert Muchamore Robert Muchamore is well known for his Cherub and Henderson Boys series but here he has branched out into the world of rock bands and talent
shows in the first book of a series. Jay, Summer and Dylan are all talented musicians but situations in their lives are thwarting their ambitions – for example, a very noisy family life or having to be a carer. However, they all want to appear on a reality TV show, Rock Wars, and dream of fame and fortune. Will their dreams come true? Robert Muchamore is an excellent writer, in particular for boys or reluctant readers. This is a sure-fire hit, especially for those with an ambition to become the next Beatles.
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For any future long car journeys, why not try out the library’s large selection of children’s audio books. l By Royal Command by Charlie Higson For all those future spies out there, here is a story read by Nathaniel Parker from the very successful Young Bond series. Following a successful mission in the Alps, James Bond has returned to school. However, someone is still watching him – he alone holds the clue to a sinister plot that could bring chaos to his school and the country. Forced to flee to Austria again, James has a terrible reunion with a bitter enemy which throws him yet again into the path of danger and adventure.
l How to Survive Summer Camp by Jacqueline Wilson From the wonderful writer Jacqueline Wilson, and read by Kelly Hunter, comes a great tale of comedy, adventure and real life. Stella has been “dumped” at a summer camp while her mum goes away on holiday and she knows she is going to hate it. On the first day she is mistaken for a boy and then her room mates are absolutely horrible. To make matters worse, she has to take dreaded swimming lessons – can the situation get any worse? Well, listen and find out!
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PICTURE SPECIAL Summer is on its way and nature seems to have inspired the members of Keynsham Photographic Society, who have shared some of their latest shots with us. The group meets on Wednesday evenings from September to April at the Fear Hall – find out more at www.keynshamphotographicsociety.co.uk
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GARDENING TIPS In the Garden As this is to be my final article I thought I would review the past five years in the garden. The main plant is the grass, as it takes up most of the space. The weather is never right. I applied treatment to the grass in mid-April on probably the first day of the dry period. Ominous dark patches appeared but it was not dead moss. It looked like a fine grass, dead but spreading. It is now disappearing, but numerous large anthills have developed. Brush them away with the besom! Although the grass is green I do not have a good record over the years. Our tubs and hanging baskets are undergoing their annual planting and rarely, if ever, fail to please. These are prepared by the lady gardener, who has carte blanche, and are always a blaze of colour. They vary over the years as one new plant replaces an old favourite. The jasmine, both winter and summer flowering, continue to cover the trellis. After a number of mistakes I have found the best time to prune the two plants is just after the flowering of the summer pink one. A weigela was planted some five years ago and remained very sulky until this spring. It has burst into a most attractive bush, with pale pink flowers set against the variegated green leaves. A snowberry bush (Sympharicarpos), which was new two years ago, has established itself and is showing good signs of becoming a sturdy plant. The flowerbeds constantly change. One which contains some very fine heucheras has developed almost by accident, due to the gift of some plants some years ago. New heucheras have been added and now nemesias have joined them, on recommendation to the lady gardener.
My old friend the wisteria has once again produced some beautiful flowers in late April/early May and is now waiting for me to get on with the necessary pruning. I obviously got something right. Also spectacular is the tamarisk. Pale pink in colour, it is just beginning to fade. Pruning it is a mystery to me. The advice is to cut out all the branches which have flowered. But they have all flowered! As usual I shall cut out the oldest end branches and next year it will flower as usual. Six new Euonymus japonicus Bravo were planted last autumn against a new fence. I recorded their height against the fence, and now they have grown by six inches! Only another four feet to get to six feet. One problem last year was an attack by a beetle on our large viburnum bush. It decimated the leaf and this year only a few new leaves appeared. I have fed and watered it and removed all the rubbish from under it, so we will wait and see. A very pretty acer has grown happily in a tub for a number of years and has all the appearance of dying. I have given it some emergency treatment and hope it will survive. The roses have all been with us for many years and thrive, provided that they have their regular feed of Top Rose and a spray of Rose Clear. Arthur Bell, a standard rose, is near to me as I write and the scent is wonderful. The crocosmia, which came to me as a couple of corms, are now
two separate stands of some two feet across and six feet high. They will give a good red presence in a couple of weeks. In front of them stand two foxgloves, self-seeded in just the right place, with yellowishwhite flowers appearing up the stems, and two clumps of poppies have just started to burst. So everything in the garden is lovely, or nearly so, and we shall go on cursing and enjoying it all summer. Happy gardening and goodbye! Tony Lanham
The autumn-sown broad beans have yielded a good crop and will soon be over. If you notice black-fly on the plants, simply remove the tips or the infestation will spread, especially if the weather stays warm. The spring sowings are yet to fruit and won’t for a little while and these are likely to be more prone to black-fly. With the risk of frost now gone and with the lengthening days and warmer temperatures, plants should be growing well. Make sure they are well watered and keep the weeds under control as they simply steal moisture and nutrients from you crop. Established plants may need a little help by way of liquid
feeding. There are a number of products that can be added to the water but make sure you use the right one for the crop in question. For example, tomatoes need high potash feed to encourage flowering and fruit but so do cucumbers, courgettes and soft fruit. Conversely salad and leafy vegetables need high nitrogen to encourage growth but if not sure then use an all-purpose general fertilizer that has a balance of all the nutrients. This is important as the nutrient levels in your soil have probably been depleted over the years. Incorporating well rotted manure or compost improves the texture of the soil as well as increasing its ability to retain nutrients. Asparagus should be cropping well now but make a note of when you picked the first crop as it is important to stop cropping established plants after eight weeks to allow them to grow on and ensure there is a crop next year. If your asparagus has only recently been planted then don’t crop for at least two years. By now most of your planting should be completed but successive sowings of peas, carrots, beetroot and salad vegetables can continue over the coming weeks. Remember to sow little and often to avoid a glut that often goes to waste. If you are growing strawberries watch out for bird and slug damage followed by infestations of wood lice that will spoil the crop. Cover the ripening fruit in netting and set up some slug beer traps. Always keep your vegetable plot clear of weeds to give your plants the best chance of yielding a healthy return. Do this by frequent hoeing even if weeds are not evident. Disturbing the top soil with the hoe where weeds will germinate is the best way to prevent weed growth. Prevention is better than cure.
It's what people want to hear Saying sorry for some trivial thing The satisfaction that it may bring When of course it's not meant, I fear
While trying to please Sincerely said without blinking
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Many thanks to Tony for sharing his gardening ups and downs with us – we hope he can spend plenty of time in the sun enjoying the fruits of his labours this summer! – The Keynshamvoice team
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PEN TO PAPER with Keynsham Creative Writers
It's Just An Apology
I can only sympathize With those who apologize For constantly getting it wrong They're trying to impress Not me, I have to confess My apologizing days are long gone Now a heartfelt apology Is just simple psychology
Sorry is the hardest word So they say, but that's quite absurd A throwaway quip, without thinking People use it with ease
So fear not if you've told a whopper And your lies have all come a cropper Make clear your case politely Just begin by pleading forgiveness Sound convincing and not too frivolous
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A substantial 5 double bedroom detached home that is the first of the ‘Buckingham’ design to be re-sold within the highly regarded Bilbie Green development. The property spans 3 floors and offers spacious, well appointed accommodation throughout. EPC B
Arranged over 3 floors and designed with modern living in mind, this 3 bedroom town house enjoys a convenient town centre location. The property is decorated to a high standard and offers a bright and airy accommodation throughout. EPC D
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A choice of 2 bespoke homes located within a select development that are currently under construction. Both properties offer a versatile architect designed accommodation that is finished to a high standard throughout. EPCs Awaited
A good example of a bay fronted 3 bedroom end of terraced home that sits within generous grounds and is likely to be of interest to growing families wishing to live within easy reach of well-regarded schooling and town centre amenities. EPC E
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A superb family home. Immaculately presented individual 4 bed detached house which has been sympathetically extended and sensitively modernised. Versatile layout. Set in a desirable location with a beautifully landscaped large level garden. EPC D
OIEO £750,000
An attractive modern 4 bed detached house built in 2011 forming part of a small exclusive development of just four traditionally built homes. Two en suites, large open plan kitchen/family room. Double garage ( part utility). EPC B
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£425,000
A beautifully presented classic extended 3 bedroom bay fronted semi-detached home situated in one of Saltford’s premier roads. Feature open plan living space. Designer bathroom. Good size garden. A super family home. EPC D
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A traditional double bay fronted 1950’s built semi-detached house which has been extended to the rear and has an enclosed westerly facing garden. 2 receptions & 3 beds. Sensitively modernised & situated in a very desirable location. EPC D
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A superb 5 bed detached family home with private mature rear garden, osp and garage. £850,000 OIRO KEYNSHAM
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No Image Currently Available Recently developed 3 bed end terrace family home, modern kitchen, large garden. £250,000 OIRO SALTFORD
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Sold within days of marketing, huge interest levels, Buyers waiting for 4/5 bed houses in Saltford.
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A purpose built 2 bed first floor flat, walking distance to Keynsham town centre. £245,000 OIRO SALTFORD
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16 Viewings, multiple offers. Similar properties required. Quote ref: AC3 for discounted fees.
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3 bed townhouse close to Keynsham High Street, garden, double garage. £345,000 OIRO KEYNSHAM
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A detached 2 bed bungalow, gardens and garage. Wellsway side of Keynsham. £325,000 OIRO
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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the cars shown are: urban 39.2 (7.2)–47.1 (6); extra-urban 60.1 (4.7)–62.8 (4.5) combined 50.4 (5.6)–55.4 (5.1). The official CO2 emissions are 127–114g/km. Figures are obtained for comparative purposes in accordance with EU Legislation and may not reflect real-life driving results. *New Clio Dynamique Nav 1.2 16v 75 monthly payment based on £2,584 deposit, 36 monthly payments of £149, optional final payment of £5,277. Captur Dynamique Nav TCe 90 monthly payment based on £3,584 deposit, 36 monthly payments of £159, optional final payment of £6,537. Kadjar Dynamique Nav TCe 130 monthly payment based on £3,491 deposit, 36 monthly payments of £199, optional final payment of £9,870. Finance provided by Renault Finance, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Indemnities may be required. UK residents only (excluding the Channel Islands). Over 18s. Terms and conditions apply. Offer based on 6,000 miles per annum, excess mileage 8p per mile inc VAT. Finance available on selected new vehicles when ordered and registered by 30th June 2017. Excludes New Clio Expression models. New Clio shown has optional i.d metallic paint, at an extra £625. Captur shown with optional metallic paint, and painted roof at an extra £894. Kadjar shown has optional i.d metallic paint, at an extra £645.
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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (I/100km) for the Dacia range are: urban 35.3 (8.0)–76.4 (3.7); extra-urban 45.6 (6.2)–83.1 (3.4); combined 41.5 (6.8)–80.7 (3.5). The official CO2 emissions are 155–90g/km. Figures are obtained for comparative purposes in accordance with EU legislation and may not reflect real-life driving results.
*Prices shown are manufacturer’s recommended retail prices, available on featured new vehicles ordered and registered by 30 June 2017. Prices shown include delivery to dealer, number plates, 20% VAT, 12-month government road fund licence and £55 first registration fee.
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Get a taste for tennis this summer at weekend events Saltford Tennis Club has had an exciting start to the summer season with courts being resurfaced and painted, writes our correspondent. Members are delighted with the new green macadam surface. The club has two Great British Tennis Weekend events planned. The first is on the opening day of Saltford Festival on Saturday, June 10, starting at 1pm through to 5pm. The club’s University of Bath coach will be providing free 30-minute taster sessions for minis, juniors and adults. In addition, there will be free play sessions available throughout the afternoon. To book a session or to find out more, log on to www.lta.org.uk/gbtw, and enter Saltford. Racquets, balls and much-needed refreshments and cake will be supplied. The second event is planned
Saltford Tennis Club is hosting two Great British Tennis Weekends for the afternoon of Saturday, July 15, from 1pm to 5pm, when the club will again be running taster coaching and free play sessions. This will be Wimbledon Ladies’ Finals day, which will be screened in the Avon Room of Saltford Hall, so you can watch and feel inspired to play on court. Come and meet us, watch the Ladies’ Final and join us for
refreshments. To book a coaching or play session, again go to www. lta.org.uk/gbtw. The club will be running membership offers throughout the Saltford Festival week and during the Great British Tennis weekends. For more information on Saltford Tennis Club and membership fees, see www. saltfordtennisclub.co.uk.
Bowlers’ centenary season under way Frys Bowling Club have had to wait until their third game of the season to score a win as the new season got under way in April. The first game of the Bristol and District Bowls League season saw Frys welcome Weston Bath on a cold night, with the visitors making a much brighter start and winning 50-36. Next was an away defeat at BAC, Frys 35-61 BAC. Back on home turf on May 11, however, Frys won all 10 points with a 57-37 win against Henleaze A, before an away win at Knowle B the following Thursday, Frys 55-45 Knowle B. On Saturday, July 8, Frys will be hosting an open day where club members will be on hand at Somerdale Pavilion to show visitors how to play the game. More details will be announced next month. More information about Frys Bowling Club is available at www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com or contact secretary Christopher Day on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@gmail.com.
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210 S&S 6-speed manual 8.0/35.3, 5.2/54.3, 6.2/45.6, 144. Lowest: New DS 3 BlueHDi 100 S&S manual 3.8/74.3, 3.2/88.3, 3.4/83.1, 87. MPG figures are achieved under official EU test conditions, intended as a guide for comparative purposes only, and may not reflect actual on-the-road driving conditions.
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President’s side are guests on the green
The season is in full flow at Keynsham Bowling Club with fixtures coming thick and fast, writes our correspondent. Early in the month there was some concern, as was the case with most clubs, that the green had more brown patches than would be expected, but recent rain has now rectified that problem. The men have started their fixtures in the Bristol and District Thursday evening league and the Saturday North Somerset League, fielding three teams in each. It is probably too early in the season to pass judgement other than to say there is room for improvement! The men have fared better in the early stages of national tournaments and they have progressed to the next round in the Top Club and 2 x 4 competitions. Pride of place, however, goes to the ladies who at the time of writing have won all of their fixtures – three in the North Somerset League and four friendlies.
The club staged its first internal competition on a Sunday when 12 teams competed against each other in mixed triples. The winning team of Lily Springer, Roy Wilton and Martin Moore now hold the Ray Percival Trophy for the next year.
We also were delighted to play host for a week to the President’s County Touring side from Essex, who stayed at the Arnos Manor Hotel and played matches against a number of local sides. They were delighted to use our green for mornings in
the week and were particularly appreciative of the lunches prepared for them by our ladies. We provided the opposition for their final fixture when we fielded six rinks, ending up being narrowly beaten. Pictured are the two sides at the start of the game.
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Official Government Test Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO 2 emissions (g/km). Vauxhall range: Urban: 12.7 (22.3) – 83.1 (3.4), Extra-urban: 23.3 (12.1) – 94.2 (3.0), Combined: 17.9 (15.8) – 91.1 (3.1). CO 2 emissions: 373 – 82g/km.# *£2,000 Scrappage Allowance towards selected new cars is offered on condition that the traded-in car must have been registered in your name as the owner for at least 90 days and the registration document must be in your name and address. Offer is only available on new ADAM, Corsa, Meriva, Astra and Mokka X models, excluding ADAM JAM/UNLIMITED, Corsa Diamond/Sting/Sting R and Mokka X Design Nav. Offer is for new vehicles ordered from 17 May 2017 to 30 June 2017 which are subsequently registered by 30 June 2017. Offer is not available in conjunction with Insurance Contribution, Northern Ireland or London offers. Offer applies to private individuals, Vauxhall Partners and small businesses 1-24 units (purchase only). All other customers are excluded. Offer available at participating Retailers only. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. #Fuel consumption information is official government environmental data, tested in accordance with the relevant EU directive. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Correct at time of going to press.
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Croquet club hosts day of family fun You doubtless know of Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day, and many others, but did you know that June 4 is National Croquet Day? To celebrate the game of croquet on this day, the Camerton & Peasedown Croquet Club is holding a family fun day, writes our correspondent. There will be croquet-related games and competitions, many with prizes, offering fun for all ages. Why not bring them all along? They will be able to meet our two flamboyant flamingos. Our friendly coaches and members will also be more than happy to introduce you to the fascinating sport of croquet. So join us on Sunday, June 4, from 2pm. Entry is free and all are welcome, including accompanied children. Afternoon tea and cake will be available. The club’s lawns are situated within the Peasedown Cricket Club grounds, off Whitebrook Lane, BA2 8LD. If you cannot wait, why not call 01225 708540 and ask for
Celebrations as Saltford Stars U14s become double winners! Saltford Stars Junior Football Club’s U14s demonstrated fantastic teamwork to win both the Midsomer Norton League and Knockout Trophy against Chew Valley at Chilcompton.
Mo or Brian to arrange a croquet taster session.
Visitors of all ages are invited to a family fun day on National Croquet Day
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Regatta silver for foursome
by Ros Anstey A team of teenage rowers have returned home to Saltford with a silver medal from a national contest. The girls’ 14-year-old coxed quad from Avon County Rowing Club travelled to Nottingham to represent the Wiltshire, Avon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wales region at the British Rowing Junior Inter-Regional Regatta after qualifying at Eton Rowing Club in March. The crew – Jessie King, Finnola Stratton, Ellie Frasier and Lottie Davis, coxed by experienced rower Carla May – were well prepared by their coaches for the big day and didn’t disappoint at the National Watersports Centre.
Football club starts first all-female team
From left, Jessie King, Lottie Davis, Carla May (cox), Ellie Frasier and Finnola Stratton with their medals After winning their heat they came second in a hard-fought final, losing out by only 1.5 seconds. They were presented with their medals by a member of the Cambridge crew that won
the famous Cancer Research UK Women’s Boat Race against Oxford in April. Following on from this, the crew are hoping for a successful regatta season this year.
A Keynsham football club launched to help make football accessible to everyone is looking for young players to join its new U15s girls’ team. Red Falcon FC, based at Somerdale Pavilion, is launching what will be its first all-female team on Wednesday, June 7, when training will get under way at 6.30pm. The club currently has three junior teams, U7s, U9s and U11s, who train on a Saturday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am. Red Falcon runs alongside its charity #Football4Everyone, whose founders want to make the sport affordable for all, with training costing £1 per person. Recently the club has had help from Yeovil Town Ladies and FA WSL2 winner Hannah Short, who is also an ambassador for #Football4Everyone. Anyone interested in joining the new U15 team can contact the club at redfalcon1@hotmail. co.uk
Life is in the details THE V40 R-DESIGN With its distinctive 17" Diamond Cut Alloys, adaptive digital display, Thor’s Hammer headlights and more, the Volvo V40 R-Design is crafted down to the last detail. And when you experience all these details working in harmony, the car truly comes to life.
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Official fuel consumption for the Volvo V40 T2 R-Design (manual) in MPG (l/100km): Urban 38.7 (7.3), Extra Urban 61.4 (4.6), Combined 50.4 (5.6). CO2 Emissions 127g/km. MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results. *Important information: The participating dealers are trading styles of Carco Ltd who is acting as an introducer. Contract hire provided by Lex Autolease Ltd trading as Volvo Car Leasing, SK3 0RB. 18s & over, subject to status. You will not own the vehicle and it must be returned in good condition to avoid further charges. Excess mileage charges 11.88p per mile. Subject to availability at participating dealers. Offer ends 30/06/17. Not available with other promotions.
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Keynsham circuit to put cyclo-cross riders to the test More than 100 cyclists from across the West Country will be heading to Keynsham this month to compete in a regional cyclocross competition. Described as a little like “steeplechase on a bike”, the riders will tackle a new tailormade 2km cyclo-cross course that has been developed at Somerdale in a partnership between landowner Taylor Wimpey, leisure charity Aquaterra and Salt and Sham Cycle Club. The cyclists will ride over grass, mud, gravel and sand, tackling man-made barriers, banks and steps on modified drop-handle road bikes. The Western CX Summer League Round 5 will be hosted at Somerdale on June 14 by Salt and Sham and Keynsham bike shop 73 Degrees. Spectators will be able to get close to the action as riders see how many circuits they can complete in an hour. Kev Brewer, from Salt and Sham Cycle Club, said: “Cyclocross is a really welcoming sport. The ‘have-a-go’ approach means that many spectators soon become racers. Last year the winter event we ran here
broke the regional record with 220 racers, and we are looking forward to a big turn-out again this time. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch, and if you fancy participating please get in touch.” As part of the Keynsham circuit a “double spiral” has been cut into the grass track, resulting in some amazing photographs as streams of riders ride into and out of the spiral at the same time. Cyclo-cross is a fast-growing cycling discipline raced by both professionals and amateurs of all ages, with events in Belgium attracting thousands. Kev added: “The sport caters for all abilities and fitness levels, with plenty of spectator support and interaction adding to the infectious atmosphere. The most successful riders need a good level of fitness, but often those with smooth, clean riding skills and some luck are rewarded, especially during the muddier winter events, where riders have to carefully negotiate tight off-camber turns and quickly dismount to run up steep, slippery banks.” For more about the event, see Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s Facebook page SaltNSham.
Cyclocross at Somerdale
MVP Rich Green hit the first grand slam home run of his career to push the Bristol Bats to victory over the Taunton Musketeers
Green’s grand slam sweeps Bats to victory A grand slam home run by Rich Green drove Bristol Baseball Club’s Bristol Bats to a 30-2 victory over the Taunton Musketeers on Sunday, writes our correspondent. With the Bats leading 8-2 after four innings, MVP Green ignited a 13-run sixth inning for the Bristol team with his first ever grand slam. It was an excellent overall performance from Green who also pitched five strong innings, giving up just two runs while striking out five Musketeers. He also drove in six runs and stole six bases. The Bats finished off the game with a rare triple play, which started with an excellent catch in the outfield by team manager Billy Vickery. Newcomer Ashley Pooley
ACCOUNTANT
continued to impress with his performance at the plate. He got a hit every time he was up at bat and fielded well at third base. “It was important that we responded after the loss to the Badgers,” said Billy Vickery. “I am delighted we didn't commit any errors in the field and the offensively the whole team made strong contributions.” Bristol Badgers were due to play the Taunton Muskets at Somerdale Pavilion but the game had to be rearranged and will now take place later in the year. League matches for the two Bristol teams resume on Sunday, June 4. The Badgers will travel to Plymouth to take on the Mariners while the Bats host the Newton Brewers at Somerdale. Both games start at noon.
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Foot Health Practitioner Jackie Duffy MCFHP MAFHP Home visits, for foot care help & advice Tel: 01225 471207 Mobile: 07944 989137
June, 2017 PLUMBING SERVICES
SJM DECORATING
Professional Decorating Local Qualified tradesmen Internal & External Decorating Fast, reliable & friendly service No hidden extras Free Quotations Call Scott 07515 523 623 0117 3824411 www.sjmdecorating.freeindex.co.uk
KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
M J CRAWFORD
PET CARE
PLUMBING SERVICES
CARPENTRY & KITCHEN FITTING SERVICES
Your local carpenter who carries out all types of carpentry work .
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Skirting • Flooring • Decking • Pvc cladding
Call Matt on 07909 928413 or 01179 864304 for a free quote
Tel Paul at PJ 07774 747834 or 0117 2302010
www.mjcrawfordcarpenrty.co.uk
PET CARE
LAUNDRY
PLUMBING SERVICES
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
• Self-service and service washes • Ironing • Dry Cleaning • Clothing Repairs • Collection and Delivery
69 Queens Road, Keynsham, BS31 2NW Tel: 0117 329 2262 Mob: 07548393079 email: keynsham@washtub.co.uk
www.washtub.co.uk
PAINTING AND DECORATING
CanineCabin
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING KEYNSHAM
Grooming service for small/medium breeds Personal one on one attention given to each pet Bath, clip and styling. Ear, nail and gland care Pick up and delivery service available for OAP’s within Keynsham area
Tel: 07954 994774
PLASTERING SERVICES
PLUMBING SERVICES
G Benson Plastering
A Specialist in: Internal & External Plastering Rendering & Dry-lining Fully insured. Contact George Benson
Mob: 07970 767 606
www.gbensonplastering.co.uk To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
TYRES
TILING SERVICES
WASTE SKIPS
Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT
0117
957 5092
PLUMBING SERVICES
Tiling Heaven
Skip Hire & Waste Management City & Guilds qualified Tiler Skip Hire & Waste Management We are a local, Keynsham based Skip Hire company Bathroom, Kitchen & Floor TilingWe are a local, Keynsham based Skip Hire company specialising in Domestic and Commercial waste HireKeynsham & Waste Management • Skip Local Based waste specialising inWe Domestic and Commercial Satisfaction guaranteed management. cover Bristol, Bath and We are a local, Keynsham based Skip Hire company • Domestic & Commercial South management. cover and Bristol, Bath and South specialising We in Domestic Commercial waste
areas.Rates With our highly competitive • Competitive • Eco friendly Gloucestershire areas. With our highly competitive Andy 07468 791619Gloucestershire rates and eco friendly work ethic you may as well, management. We cover Bristol, Bath and South
Email: info@tilingheaven.co.uk A Keynsham business
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07976 389060 07976 07976 389060 389060
www.tilingheaven.co.uk sales@bristolbins.com sales@bristolbins.com sales@bristolbins.com
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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TREE SURGERY
WINDOW CLEANING
TREE SURGERY
WINDOWS AND DOORS
All aspects of Tree Surgery & Hedge Maintenance
• Stump Grinding • Qualified & Fully Insured • Free Quotations & Advice Contact: Andy Maule (RFS Cert.Arb)
0117 9864273/07748118266 www.pinnacletreeservices.co.uk Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk
Robins & Day
TYRES COST PRICE
L A I C E P S
R E F F O
AT
NLY O IOD R E P D E IT LIM
ALL MAKES
INTERIM & MODELS
LEVEL ONE SERVICE .99
£ 99
ONLY
INC VAT
PARTS CHANGED INCLUDE OIL FILTER, OIL CHANGE
Express Fit
PLUS £1
MAJOR
ALL MAKES & MODELS
ALL MAKES
LEVEL TWO MOT SERVICE .99 .99 £ £ & MODELS
149
29
ONLY
ONLY
INC VAT
PARTS CHANGED INCLUDE OIL FILTER, OIL CHANGE, SPARK PLUGS, AIR FILTER, FUEL FILTER (Diesel only)
FREE
RETEST WITHIN 10 WORKING DAYS
BOOK ANY OF THE SERVICES ABOVE & INCLUDE AN MOT FOR £20 Don’t worry if your MOT is not due yet, we will give you a voucher to use when it is
SERVICE OFFER APPLIES TO VEHICLES OVER 5 YEARS OF AGE AND UP TO 2000CC EXTRA CHARGE FOR SYNTHETIC OIL
Express Fit CLARENCE ROAD TEMPLE GATE
MOT CENTRE
FREEPHONE
0800 833 869
OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7.30am-5pm • SATURDAY 8.30am-12.30pm
TEMPLEGATE BRANCH