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FREE EVERY MONTH IN KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD ‘Junction will be tackled in autumn’
Residents concerned about the safety of an increasingly busy junction in Keynsham have been told a long-term solution will be delivered by autumn. Page 3
Town celebrates three of its ‘Good Citizens’ – Page 11
Bid made to buy former fire station for the community A bid has been submitted to buy Keynsham’s former fire station and turn it into a community centre. Keynsham Town Council hopes to purchase the Temple Street site and redevelop it for residents’ use in a £3 million scheme.
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The fire station was put on the market by Avon Fire and Rescue last month, with agents Alder King asking potential buyers to submit their best bids by April 28, with the council and other bidders now awaiting the outcome. Keynsham town clerk Dr
Cheryl Scott said: “Based upon input from residents as part of the Town Plan consultation undertaken in 2011 and latterly the Neighbourhood Development Plan launch in April 2016, it is clear that residents feel strongly that there should be additional l Turn to Page 2
‘Intolerable’ noise from speed bumps
Residents are being forced to live with “intolerable” noise caused by speed bumps installed near their homes, a group of neighbours say. Page 4
Concern as store’s entrance altered
Drivers are predicting frustration as access to Tesco’s car park in Keynsham is altered as part of work for the one-way trial on the High Street. Page 8
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Community centre bid for fire station l From Page 1 community facilities in the centre of Keynsham. “When the fire station was put on the market unexpectedly last month, given its position between the library and the leisure centre, there were renewed calls that it be developed as a community facility rather than be acquired for commercial or residential development.” Alder King said it had been “inundated” with inquiries within days of the site being marketed, with a wide range of uses in mind. The town council hasn’t committed to spending any money on the scheme and plans to carry out a widespread consultation with residents in coming weeks on its proposals, including a one-off rise in the council tax precept to cover the costs. Dr Scott said: “A project of this magnitude obviously needs to be financed, so in March the town council agreed to apply
to the Secretary of State for approval to borrow from the Public Works Loan Board at a fixed interest rate for the lifetime of the loan up to 50 years. Interest rates are currently at their lowest for many years, so if the town council were going to borrow at any time for a capital project, now is the best time to do so. “Obviously, the town council has not committed itself to any expenditure at present – merely put itself in a position that should its offer prove attractive to the vendors then it could be in a position to proceed.” Suggestions from the public for the site have included a multi-purpose space for events and markets, a visitor centre, a heritage centre or museum, meeting rooms and an enterprise hub/hot desk facility for start-ups and community organisations. No one from Alder King was available for comment at the time of going to press.
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‘Junction will be tackled this autumn’ Residents concerned about the safety of an increasingly busy junction in Keynsham have been told a long-term solution will be delivered by autumn. People living near the junction of Station Road and Chandos Road, which also provides access to the Somerdale site, contacted Keynshamvoice in March to raise their concerns that temporary barriers were still in place years after development of the housing estate had begun. They also called for Taylor Wimpey to fulfil promises for a pedestrian crossing to Keynsham Station and presented a petition to Bath and North East Somerset Council urging the local authority and developer to “work together to quickly improve the junction of Chandos Road and Station Road which we feel to be unsafe for pedestrians, motorists and other road users”. In response, the council has said a solution will be implemented in autumn this year
Petitioners at the junction of Chandos Road and Station Road while, in the meantime, temporary safety barriers have been installed at the entrance to the Somerdale site in a bid to slow traffic, which will be monitored. Ward councillor Charles Gerrish said: “The problems with this junction have been a longrunning challenge which I and fellow councillor Brian Simmons have been pressing council officers to resolve for many months, and so I am pleased there is a recognition that the original
junction design needs to be reviewed. “I also welcome the fact that the council has put a timescale on finding a permanent resolution, with council officers stating that they want to work with Taylor Wimpey to agree a design and enable work to commence by autumn this year. “I understand the concerns residents have and share their frustration in not finding a solution sooner, and Brian and I are
doing all we can to get this matter resolved. A separate meeting with residents of Priory Road has also been held with council officers to discuss the concerns they have over parking and other related matters.” Designs for the layout of the junction are now being redrawn as residents and council officers have raised concerns that the original plan for traffic lights, along with a light-controlled pedestrian crossing in Station Road, could affect traffic flow. Taylor Wimpey and the council are now working on an alternative design that would avoid the need for new planning consent and further delays to the scheme. Resident David Biddleston said: “I’m very pleased that the council have given us a start date and residents will certainly be holding them to that. It was good to receive the assurance that they do care about our safety although it has taken them over three years.”
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Roman ‘villa’ may be three times bigger Keynsham’s Roman “villa” could be three times the size estimated by archaeologists in the 1920s. Bryn Walters, of the Association for Roman Archaeology, says a recent geophysical survey by Bath and Camerton Archaeological Association south of Spinney Close, near Durley Hill, turned up evidence of an unknown Roman building and a possible medieval structure. Furthermore, plans of the ruins drawn up by archaeologists in 1926 seemed to be “seriously out of alignment”, he wrote in a letter to Keynsham Town Council, with the spot where the Keynsham Library mosaic was found actually 20 metres away. Mr Walters’ team has been reassessing the 1926 finds beneath Keynsham Cemetery, with a dig in 2015 fuelling the theory that the site was not a villa at all but a very large public building. He said he hopes to be able to gain permission from the diocese to reopen a trench within the cemetery to continue investigations.
Residents: Speed bumps Don'tare miss fl causing ‘intolerable’ noise Residents are being forced to live with “intolerable” noise caused by speed bumps installed near their homes, a group of neighbours say. People living in St Ladoc Road, near the junction with St Anne’s Avenue, say they are suffering interrupted sleep and constant loud noise as vehicles hit the bumps at what they estimate is often more than twice the 20mph speed limit. To make matters worse, they say the road’s 7.5-tonne weight limit is being flouted every day by construction traffic heading to development sites in the south of the town. Roy Stokes said: “Since these [speed bumps] were installed the amount of noise generated by vehicles day and night has become intolerable. The main culprits are generally commercial
vehicles with items on board that crash as the bump is crossed. “In addition to this factor there is very little reduction in speed for cars or commercials.” Neighbour Pam Sales said lights rising falling as 0117and 9322293 vehicles drove over the bumps 24 Ellacombe Road, and shining into her windows meantLongwell it was “like Green, living opposite a lighthouse” and9BA she had had BS30 to buy blackout curtains. She added that she thought chicanes would be a more effective trafficcalming measure. Column by Jess Williams of MervynPharmacy Williamsaims saidto hehelp felt Ellacombe theeducate bumpspatients had been in the on aput range of wrong places they information failed to conditions and as provide slow traffic downtheir andwell he and his to help maintain being neighbours just wanted whilst also easing pressurerid onof GPthe noise. surgeries by promoting self care He said: “When you hear an empty skip lorry hit a bump at 40mph you duck – you can feel
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Neighbours Pam Sales, Mervyn Williams, Roy Stokes, Pat Sidoli and Stanley Mogg in St Ladoc Road He added: “It would appear that the majority of noise observed at the speed tables is caused by HGV movements. Bath & North East Somerset Council will liaise with the police
over this issue as it appears that vehicles are contravening a 7.5-tonne weight restriction placed on St Ladoc Road, by not accessing premises within the restricted area.”
Additional 7.5-tonne weight restriction signs at the Charlton Road end of St Ladoc Road will be installed to further deter HGVs from using it, he added.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed a road traffic collision in Keynsham to come forward. A green VW Golf, with the registration number R121 DNC, was seen driving along Charlton Road and Woollard Lane at approximately 5.20am on Wednesday, April 5, before colliding with a wall on Queen Charlton Lane. The vehicle’s male driver was injured and required hospital treatment. As police officers were following the vehicle for a short time before the collision, a referral has been made to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. Avon and Somerset police say they need to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle before the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 and quote crime reference number 5217074782.
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Wellsway School welcomed dozens of former staff to a reunion as part of the school’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Guests included two teachers who worked at the school when it opened in 1956, Joan Ellison and Ann Burridge, and a number of former head teachers, all of whom were welcomed by Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust. Next month, it will be the
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Festival launches appeal to bring full opera to the park
Organisers of Keynsham Music Festival have unveiled an ambitious plan for this summer’s event – staging a full opera in the Memorial Park for the first time. To pull it off, music lovers who’d like to see the show go ahead are being asked to help raise £3,000 to cover the cost of staging Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore by professional company Simply Opera from Cardiff. The show would be staged on Thursday, June 29, in the festival’s largest marquee, with fully covered seating for 300 people. A festival spokesperson said: “Opera in The Park has been an established and well supported event at the festival for some years now, but a full production has never been attempted. One reason, of course, is the expense.
Members of Simply Opera in a previous production of The Pirates of Penzance “Now the festival trustees are asking the public to help pull off this first for Keynsham – and to help make for an evening never to be forgotten!” A crowdfunding appeal has been set up at www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/ricdavison-
opera for anyone who would like to donate. Meanwhile tickets have gone on sale for another festival event that marks a first for the town. To celebrate both the festival’s 20th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of Keynsham’s
twinning with the French town of Libourne, an evening of dance called Strictly Come Keynsham will be held in the park on Friday, June 30. The Thornbury Swing Band will be providing the music with vocalist Charlie Atterton, while there will be some on-hand ballroom tuition and lots of goodies from the Keynsham and District Twinning Association. Tickets are available from https://keynshamtickets. cloudvenue.co.uk/ Headliners for this year’s Sunday in The Park will be Bread Over Bombs from Los Angeles, the session musicians’ collective who raise funds for food banks.
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Drivers predict frustration as entrance to store altered during one-way works
Motorists and bus users have been getting used to the new lie of the land in Keynsham town centre now the trial of a one-way system on the High Street is under way. What many weren’t expecting, however, was to find access to Tesco’s busy car park would be overhauled too. Bath and North East Somerset Council announced on April 28 that work would begin the following day on altering the entrance to the supermarket from Charlton Road. As of Tuesday, May 2, the junction is “left in and left out” only, stopping vehicles turning right onto Charlton Road when exiting the car park or right into the car park from Charlton Road. A council statement said: “The closeness of the entrance to the roundabout at the junction
of Charlton Road and Ashton Way means some motorists are unsure about who has right of way. This affects the operation of the junction. “To address this issue, the entrance to the supermarket will be made ‘left in’ and ‘left out’ from Charlton Road as shown on the diagram [right]. This measure will stop right-turning vehicles from interrupting the efficiency of the junction and help keep traffic flowing.” The other entrance to the supermarket on Bristol Road will remain unchanged. We posted the news to our Facebook page and people were quick to respond. Neil Baker criticised the lack of consultation and wrote: “So as you can’t turn right from Charlton Road onto the High Street this will make people who live on the Wellsway
side of Keynsham think twice about shopping in Tesco due to the longer route back from the shop. Also those who live up the other end of Charlton Road will have to take a longer diversion. Nice to see B&NES consulting the residents on this, not!” Anne Edmondson added: “So you'll have to come out and turn left, then turn left, then go all around the roundabout to get back to where you wanted to go! That means everyone wanting to go up [Charlton Road] will likely use the other exit, causing a tailback there.” Others suggested that closing off the entrance entirely or installing a double mini roundabout would be more effective. Meanwhile, as work continued on new road markings on the High Street and changes
to the junction with Bath Hill, some residents said they believed the one-way scheme would bring benefits. Writing on Facebook, Abi Loughran-Hacker said: “It feels so much safer crossing the road in the main High Street now.” Amy Hughes added: “Shame they didn’t go for it and try fully pedestrianised. I’m always walking up and down Charlton Road and no evidence of the forecast ‘traffic chaos’. It'll add a few minutes to my car journeys but that’s a sacrifice I'm more than happy to make if it makes things safer, less polluted and more pleasant when out on foot.” Others said the roadworks had raised concerns about the cost of reverting to two-way traffic should the trial prove unsuccessful. Sonya Lawton wrote: “With all these expensive
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n NEWS The bus stops outside the Post Office, High Street, and at the rear of Poundland, Ashton Way, are no longer in use. Instead, new stops are operating from the High Street southbound and from the lay-by in Ashton Way. Details of the services from of these stops are: High Street bus stop southbound services: · 19A, 38, 39, A4 to Bath · 38, 38A, 349 to Park Estate · 178 to Radstock · 636, 684 to Waitrose · 663 to Chandag Estate · 664 to Saltford · 665 to Park Estate · 668 to Peasedown St John
changes to roads this is not a trial!”, while Ian Haddon asked: “If/when it proves not to bring any tangible benefit, will it really be ‘put back’ the way it was?” But with the roadworks yet to be completed, many were
reserving judgement on the scheme. Marie Brown said: “Lots of people seem to be confused when they see the road is closed one way and start dawdling, holding up traffic. So far I have found it worse but maybe [that
is] just bad timing hitting the school run. Time will tell...” The trial period is set to begin this month and last up to 18 months, as B&NES carries out monitoring to assess the benefits and issues of the scheme.
Ashton Way bus stop services northbound: · 17 to Southmead Hospital · 19A to Cribbs Causeway · 39, 178, 668 to Bristol · 636 to Hengrove · 640 to Bishop Sutton · 663, 664 to Somerdale · 684 to Wick · A4 to Bristol airport
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Rotary gives £1,500 to Scouts’ floor appeal Scouts in Keynsham leading a £25,000 appeal for a new floor received a very welcome gift from the Rotary Club of Keynsham. The fundraisers handed over a cheque for £1,500 towards the campaign to replace the ageing flooring at 1st Keynsham Scouts’ HQ in Ashton Way. The target has now been reached and a brand new floor was laid last month. One Scout said: “On behalf of Keynsham Scouts we value the continued support of Keynsham Rotary, thank you. The new floor will allow us to do so much and will last years. In fact, I will be
an old man before it needs to be replaced – scary thought!” A Rotary Club spokesperson said: “One of the foremost aims of Rotary is to try and enhance our local community where we know there is a need, hence our willingness and pleasure in assisting the 1st Keynsham Scout Group with a donation towards their new floor. This will help to restore the meeting hall to a safer environment and ensure their activities can continue for many years.” Find out more about the Rotary Club of Keynsham at www. keynshamrotary.org.
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Church to marry same-sex couples A local church has become the first in the South West to offer to host same-sex weddings. Members of Upton Cheyney United Reformed Church voted by a large majority in 2016 to register the building as a venue for full marriage services for same-sex partners. Upton Cheyney Church Minister, the Revd Meryl White, said she would be personally willing to conduct the ceremonies at the church, and added: “All those wishing to be united in marriage with God’s blessing and in God’s love are welcome.” The vote followed the passing of a resolution at the United Reformed Church General Assembly (the denomination’s highest policy-making body) in July 2016, that allowed local
United Reformed churches to register for weddings of same-sex couples. Stuart Turner, church meeting chair, said: “We have always promoted Upton Cheyney United Reformed Church as a place of worship and welcome to all. “We are delighted to announce that we have recently been authorised for the conduct of same-sex marriage. “Not everyone will be comfortable with this. However, just as Jesus never judged or turned anyone away, so our church wishes to be inclusive, positive and welcoming to all.” Anyone interested should contact Revd Meryl White at uptoncheyneyurc@btinternet. com
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Town celebrates three ‘Good Citizens’
The Keynsham Good Citizen’s Award has been presented to not one but three residents this year in recognition of their contribution to the town. The honours, presented by Keynsham Town Council, were handed out by council chair Lisa O’Brien at the annual town meeting on April 27. Receiving a certificate and £100 each towards their chosen charities were Denise James, chair of Keynsham in Bloom, Scout leader Barrie Dunn and former town councillor and Keynsham Walkers are Welcome co-ordinator David Johnson. Introducing Denise, Councillor O’Brien said even if people didn’t know her they had all seen the impact she has had on the town as the “driving force” behind Keynsham in Bloom, steering the town towards gold in the South West in Bloom competition, engaging other community groups and energising people to get involved. Denise said: “Bloom has blossomed here in Keynsham and there are a lot of inspirational people on the committee bringing the community together. “Keynsham is going to look
From left, Councillor Lisa O’Brien with Barrie Dunn, Denise James and Derek Butler wonderful this year and I love doing what I do.” Barrie Dunn has been a longstanding supporter of Scouting in Keynsham, Councillor O’Brien said, as warden of the Chelwood campsite and as a familiar face at the group’s annual fundraising auction. And the award was in honour of his “loyalty to the young people of Keynsham”. Barrie said he had become involved with 1st Keynsham
Scouts 40 years ago with his own children, taking on the role of camp warden after the group sold its land at Ashton Way and bought 35 acres at Chelwood. He said: “At Keynsham Scouts we are there every night of the week offering children boundless opportunities, coming up with bright ideas for new activities we can offer to kids. Keynsham is a great place that has grown enormously and there is
everything you want here – and with so many voluntary groups there is an opportunity for everybody to do something in the community.” As a councillor, David Johnson was never slow in coming forward to help, said Councillor O’Brien, quickly getting involved in Keynsham Music Festival and then helping to lead the establishment of Keynsham Walkers are Welcome, which has become a “very successful and popular group” open to everyone. Collecting the award in David’s absence, Derek Butler read a statement from him in which he said he was “honoured, humbled and gobsmacked to read the letter because I enjoy everything I do”. Adding that Walkers are Welcome had now become an established part of the town’s social scene, he thanked the town council for its support and said: “It never ceases to amaze me the number of people willing to give up their time to organise events.” The Good Citizen’s Award has been presented each April since 2007 by Keynsham Town Council to residents nominated by members of the public.
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Special visit from France to honour 40
The wait is almost over – it is now only eight weeks until Keynsham & District Twinning Association celebrates 40 years of twinning between Keynsham and Libourne, in France, writes the group. Our twinning committee has been busy over the past months organising a programme for our visitors, who will arrive on June 29 and stay for one week. We trust our friends from Libourne will be pleased with the proposed programme, which includes a number of activities the community can get involved in. Forty years of twinning between the two towns is something to be very proud of and original founding members have not been forgotten as they will be invited to local events. The twinning charter was signed between the then Wansdyke Council and Libourne and today Keynsham Town Council continues to support our town twinning, which is
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years of friendship
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information board on the outside of the library, which will be unveiled by twinning members from both countries – grateful thanks to Councillor Lisa O’Brien for her help with this request. Our twinning committee, in partnership with Keynsham Music Festival, has also arranged a Keynsham first! Everyone is invited to enjoy a dance in Keynsham Memorial Park with Thornbury Swing Band and vocalist Charlie Atterton on June 30. There will also be a raffle and bar available and twinning members hope to see many locals dancing their socks (and shoes) off to music covering the last 40 years! Help to make this a sell-out occasion, with tickets priced at £10pp available at keynshamtickets.cloudvenue. co.uk. Please come and celebrate with us, making it a night to remember! During their week in the UK, our guests from Libourne will also enjoy a celebratory
dinner at Grasmere Hotel, a boat trip, a visit to Chalfont Manor and Bradford-on-Avon, a trip to Bristol Botanical Gardens and free time to explore before a farewell skittles match on Wednesday, July 5. Keynsham & District Twinning organises exchanges between the two towns – fluent French is not needed, but staying in a host home is the perfect way to experience life in another country. Exchanges have been arranged between musicians, schools, sports teams, choirs, dancers, councillors and wine students. Work experience for young people has also been arranged. If you would like further information on Keynsham & District Twinning Association, look at our website www. keynshamtwinning.org or call Carole on 0117 986 5350. We would love to welcome you. Hope to see you all supporting dancing in the park on Friday, June 30, from 7.30pm!
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n NEWS Residents welcome late-night pharmacy A new pharmacy has opened in Keynsham to provide late-night and weekend opening hours to residents. Keynsham Pharmacy, in Station Road, arrived in March and opens from 8am until 9pm on weekdays, 9am until 9pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays. Pharmacist Ramesh Yadav said: “Keynsham is a growing town with many other facilities and services available till late, thus it was a shame that such an essential service was missing in the evenings and weekends.” He added: “So far we have had very good feedback from residents. Those who work away from Keynsham and parents with young kids have found our late opening hours very helpful. We have also developed good relationships with our local surgeries and other health service providers.” Patients at St Augustine’s, Saltford, West View and Temple
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Jenna raises £2,800 for teenager’s op
A Keynsham woman has raised £2,800 to help a complete stranger pay for life-changing spinal surgery in the US. Jenna Lane was so moved by the story of 15-year-old Lucie Clarke that she decided to organise a fundraising event at Somerdale Pavilion last month, with an auction and raffle. Lucie, from Cheltenham, has appeared on TV and in local and national newspapers because she and her family are racing against time to raise £150,000 so the teenager’s severe double scoliosis can be treated in America. The operation is no longer available in the UK and must be carried out before Lucie is skeletally mature – thought to
be just months away. Jenna, a full-time carer, said: “When I saw Lucie on the news, all I could think was that I wanted to help this person however I could. “As a single mum to three children, I would want someone to help me if I was to ever be in this position. “I used social media to send her mum a message explaining that I wanted to organise a fundraising event for her and soon got cracking with raising money!” She added: “It was a fantastic evening with entertainment from lively local singer Mitch Tucker, a disco, and an auction – in total we raised a fantastic £2,800.” Among the raffle prizes and items for auction donated by businesses was a luxury hamper from Taylor Wimpey. Danielle Heard, acting sales and marketing director, said: “The incredible kindness shown by Jenna in reaching out to Lucie is a fantastic example of the generous community spirit in Keynsham.” Find out more about Lucie’s
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ith the Easter Holidays having come and gone and the weather getting better, we have had a rise in antisocial behaviour in the public areas of Keynsham. This has mainly been in Keynsham Memorial Park, but other places such as the sports centre on Temple Street and Ashton Way car park have been targeted too. If you see behaviour that you don’t think is appropriate then please either challenge it or contact the police to report it. We need to build an accurate picture of what is happening to get adequate resources in place to deal with the problems. We are going to up our patrols in the park so if you see an officer or PCSO, come up for a chat.
We are going to up our patrols in Keynsham Memorial Park so if you see an officer or police community support officer, come up for a chat
The neighbourhood policing team are going to start having beat surgeries again as we are aware that with the police desk moving from the One Stop Shop to the Police Centre on Ashmead Road it has become more difficult to speak to us. All of the details will be placed onto the Beat Pages of the Avon and Somerset Police website. The ones that are planned at present are at: l Waitrose, on May 10, from 10am to noon in the car park. l Waitrose, on June 23, from 10am to noon, in the foyer. l The Little Coffee Shop in Saltford on May 11 at 10am to 11am. We will also be looking to hold some beat surgeries around Wellsway School and in Compton
Dando and these will be advertised on the website as soon as they are arranged. We have received a number of complaints about both speeding and people failing to comply with the 7.5-tonne weight limit on certain roads. We are looking into the speeding and will be closely monitoring the area and dealing with offenders. The 7.5-tonne weight limit is mainly contravened by delivery drivers from out of the area attending the many large building sites we have at the moment. I am looking to enforce and educate the drivers about the correct route they should be using. After a nasty accident where two off-road bikes crashed head on into each other on land next to the
Hicks Gate roundabout at Durley Hill, we have taken measures to deal with people using this land in this manner. This is private property and has signage up explaining that there is no public access allowed. If we attend and locate people using the land we have powers to seize vehicles, which could then be destroyed. We will also be looking to serve Community Protection Warnings. What this means is that ultimately if breached this could result in arrest and a court hearing. We are hoping that this prevents the land being used in this way. We are also having problems with cars being driven in an antisocial manner and then being burnt out at the cut-through between Durley Hill and the A4. This is the access lane that the buses use to avoid the traffic lights at the Hicks Gate roundabout. If anyone sees any vehicle being driven in a manner that they deem not acceptable then please get a registration number and report it so we can follow this up, identify offenders and deal with them.
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I can still see crash in my mind today The letter in the April issue of Keynshamvoice about the plane which crashed in Saltford station yard in 1941 brought back very vivid memories for me. I was about ten and living with my mother in the lower half of Uplands Road – my father was in the army – and we were in our dining room with a grandstand view across to Kelston. We heard this sudden deafening roar and as my mother pulled me away from the window we caught a glimpse of the doomed plane disappearing below the bottom of our garden. I remember the pause – probably only a couple of seconds but it seemed an eternity that day – before this huge ball of fire reached up, blotting out the
view. We could feel the heat from it, too. I think this event brought home to me more than anything that had happened previously of the horrors of war and it is an event I can see in mind to this day, as if it was yesterday. I think it is good to be reminded of the lives lost other than in the actual field of battle. M J de Jong Saltford
Name of Colston should be retained Edward Colston was born in Bristol in 1636 and died in 1721. It was widely acknowledged that much of his wealth came through the slave trade but, equally, that he donated considerable sums of money to schools and almshouses and his name is commemorated in the Bristol area by way of streets, schools and the Colston Bun. Approximately 150 years after his death, a concert/ entertainment hall was built in the heart of Bristol and named after him. Now we learn that the Bristol Music Trust, which was launched
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in 2011, has unanimously decided that the name will change in 2020 when the hall is completely refurbished. Apparently the board of trustees feel that “Edward Colston does not represent the values of the Bristol Music Trust”. I understand that the trust comprises 11 active members but I am not sure how many of them are Bristolians! I acknowledge that slavery was an odious and terrible practice which demeaned human beings and was a part of our history that we should all regret. However, as well as being widespread for centuries prior to Colston, it was not illegal at his time. So we can regret it and wish it had not happened but Colston and others were not reviled in their own time. I am a Bristolian of 72 years, regularly attend the Colston Hall and feel passionately that the name should be retained. The trustees, I feel, have bowed to pressure from relatively small groups and a pop group who refuse to play the Colston Hall on account of their beliefs. The course of history has been
changed in one fell swoop and I find it unacceptable. I understand that, already, there is a petition with 2,000 signatures that support my views – tell me where I have to sign ! Ian Philpott Saltford
Talented musicians deserve our support Those of us who gathered in Keynsham Parish Church on a recent March evening were treated to a concert which contrasted the lively 20thcentury Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings by Francis Poulenc with the monumental German Requiem by Johannes Brahms, composed in the 19th century. Keynsham Orchestra members were joined by Chew Valley Choral Society and Maesbury Singers, together with organist Alison Howell and Esther Mallett (soprano) and Niall Hoskin (baritone). The conductor was Mark Gateshill. The first public performance of the piece by Poulenc was given
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See sense and open up the toilet block In reference to the fate of the toilet block located in Ashton Way, surely the best option would be to continue to use the facility as a toilet block as it was intended. This would benefit all residents and visitors to Keynsham. Please use some sense and realise this would be the best option. Keynsham resident
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s part of Keynsham Action Network’s Kind Keynsham campaign, we want to help highlight all those acts of kindness that might go uncelebrated by featuring them here in our #kindness_ connects column. You can either tweet @keynshamvoice or @keynshamaction, email us at news@keynshamvoice. co.uk or write to us at 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR. Here are a few we spotted online this month... @KeynshamTalking We’re thankful to the Co-op Local Community Fund for allocating monies to the Keynsham Talking Newspaper through funds raised around #Keynsham. @KeynshamWombles Thank you to all our fabulous volunteers who strive to keep Keynsham looking clean and tidy! #KeynshamWombles #VolunteerRecognitionDay Anonymous Would like to thank the road workers on Hurn Lane who
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It’s more than a new floor – it’s our legacy
Raising £25,000 for new flooring at their well-used Scout HQ seemed like an enormous challenge that might take years. But just 12 months on, 1st Keynsham Scouts have taken their first steps on a brand new floor fit for generations of ‘Giants’ to come. Here the group says a big thank you to the community. Oak is known for its great strength and durability. In April 2016 Keynsham Scout group realised that their old HQ floor was running out of years, and the cost to replace it seemed to be out of reach at nearly £25,000. Scouts are known as people who make things happen so the Under the Feet of Giants appeal was launched in the hope that the money could be found, even if it took several years. Those who have been
following the Keynshamvoice updates since will have been aware that this appeal caught the attention of many people in our community – old Scouts who could remember their younger days and the fun they had, families where being part of the wider Scouting family has been passed down through the generations, parents who had never been in Scouting but wanted the opportunity for their children, local community
groups who have used the Scout HQ, charity groups that wanted to help, and of course all of the young people who are enjoying Scouting in Keynsham today. The response was amazing. So just 12 months later we are delighted to report that the target of £25,000 has just been reached and during April the Scout HQ hall was closed to allow a team to remove the old floor and lay a brand new oak floor. Thanks to the generous response and support of many within our community we have achieved the unthinkable in exactly one year. This is an unbelievable result – words fail us, thank you so much. So what does this mean for Scouting and the wider community in Keynsham? The experts for flooring and building have indicated that both the Scout HQ and the floor should last for a minimum of 50 years but probably as much as 100 years. What a legacy for the
future generations. This means that both Scouting and other community activities should be able to take place for the foreseeable future. Keynsham Scouts have a history of leaving legacies for the future. In the 1930s, a Scout leader of the day left the group the land at Ashton Way and a tin HQ. In the 1950s they built a brick Scout HQ, and in the 1970s part of that land was sold to form the Ashton Way car park. More importantly the money was used to purchase a 30acre campsite at Chelwood just down the road. In the 1990s the HQ was doubled in size and improved and now the 2010s have seen a stores extension and, most importantly, the new floor. We guess the question some might ask is what will the 2030s bring? There is no grand opening but if you would like to see the floor, pop in when someone is about and take a look.
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n YOUTH & EDUCATION Golf day and shoot to fund adventures
Members of 1st Keynsham Scouts say thanks to everyone who supported their appeal
The old flooring has been replaced by a durable new oak floor after a £25,000 fundraising appeal
People of all ages are invited to get active and help Keynsham Scouts raise funds towards their next adventure in coming weeks. On Friday, June 9, the group is hosting a charity golf day at Stockwood Golf Club and teams and individuals are welcome to enter. Non-players can get involved by finding raffle prizes or sponsorship for the event, the proceeds from which will go towards Operation Adventure, funding activities for the youngsters. For more details, email giants@1stkeynshamscouts. org.uk Experienced shooters and novices alike are welcome to join a fundraising clay pigeon shoot at Chelwood campsite on June 24 and 25 – to book, contact claypigeon@1stkeynshamscouts. org.uk or call 0117 431 0814. All equipment is supplied and all funds go to the Scouts. And don’t forget the plant sale on May 13 at the Ashton Way HQ.
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n YOUTH & EDUCATION Trust to run town’s new primary school
Young bakers rally to help rainforests
Children at a Keynsham primary school have raised enough money to protect four acres of land – on the other side of the world. Year 4 pupils at St John’s CEVC Primary School were visited by members of Bath-based charity Rainforest Concern, who told them about the destruction of the forests across South America and about the organisation’s conservation projects. Inspired by the talk, the children decided to organise a cake sale, with the help of teacher Mrs Singleton and teaching assistant Mrs Yeoman, to raise £50 to sponsor an acre of rainforest. The pupils made cakes at school and at home and set up a stall one day after school. The cakes were snapped up and the pupils were delighted when the final tally came in at £220 – enough to sponsor four acres. Children and parents said it had been a fabulous day and were very proud of their achievement.
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A new primary school is due to open in east Keynsham next year, run by the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust. Bishop Hancock CE Primary School, named after the Bishop of Bath & Wells, will open in September 2018, offer 60 places a year and will be part of a new housing development planned for the area. Wellsway MAT, which runs seven academies in Bath and North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire, was named the successful bidder by the Department for Education. Wellsway MAT chief executive Andrea Arlidge said: “Bishop Hancock CE Primary School will work closely with our existing academies in Keynsham and Saltford and be a very welcome addition to our family of schools. Having successfully opened two free schools, in Keynsham and in Bath, we look forward to working with the developers and the community on this exciting new project.”
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Fitness club going strong five years on A club that gives adults with learning disabilities the chance to take part in regular, fun exercise sessions is going from strength to strength after five years. Members of Keynsham and District Mencap Society’s Fitness for All Club celebrated the anniversary last month by inviting parents and carers to join them for cake, fruit and refreshments. The weekly class has 25 members aged from 16 to 65, with a range of learning disabilities and some with physical disabilities, who all enjoy exercise with an emphasis on fun. Each week there is a warm-up to pop music, team games, multi sports, friendly competitions and activities, from aerobics to obstacle courses, circuits to Zumba.
The club has until now been run by inclusive sports and fitness instructor Nick Dewfall, who has now stepped down from the role, so the event was also a fond farewell to him. A Keynsham Mencap spokesperson said: “The adults that take part in the weekly club are encouraged to be more active and reach small goals that are personal and achievable for them. The members develop their physical fitness and well being as well as their confidence and overall health. “Educating the members on the importance of looking after themselves physically is an incredibly important part of the charity’s ethos while making it fun and engaging. The nature of some of their disabilities can often cause members to face certain challenges
Members celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Fitness For All Club regarding mobility and weight management. “Since its introduction the club has supported a number of its members to achieve personal goals and lose weight, become fitter and more healthier.” New members are always welcome – anyone interested in coming along to a Fitness for All
session, or anyone who would like to volunteer, can contact the Keynsham and District Mencap society on 0117 986 5659 or visit www.keynshammencap. org.uk. l Keynsham Mencap hosts a fundraising Family Festival of Fun at Bath City Farm on May 21. See What’s On, Page 30.
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Bike trail and pollinator project The pollinating insects that are so important to our gardens are getting a helping hand from Keynsham in Bloom volunteers, while the first decorated bikes are appearing around the town. Keynsham in Bloom chair Denise James tells us more. The Great Bike Trail has got off to a brilliant start, with three floral decorated bikes already on show in Keynsham. Simply Carpets was the first of our sponsors to display its
two bikes and they have done a great job of planting them up. One of the bikes was planted up to celebrate the launch of Kind Keynsham and was on display for the launch event on Monday, April 24, at Somerdale Pavilion. It is also in the colours of Somerdale Souls social group, who will now be looking after it. The third bike has been planted up by resident Claire Pollock with a very quirky flower pot theme. A bike trail map is being produced and will be available to purchase for 20p, via the town council offices at 15-17 Temple Street. The trail will run from June 9 to September 30.
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The small triangle of land adjacent to the junction of Manor Road and the Wellsway has been chosen to launch this project. Many readers may remember this area being planted up with wildflower displays a few years back by members of Transition Keynsham. Some of the existing wildflower plants have been incorporated into the new scheme. The seeds should be in flower later this year and will provide a much-needed source of pollinator food for future years.
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are off to flying start We also want to build up a map of Keynsham’s pollinator hotspots, so let us know what you are doing in your gardens to attract pollinators by emailing Dawn Drury at deputytownclerk@keynsham-tc. gov.uk.
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At the time of writing this article more than 42 entries have been received for our Children’s Colouring Competition. Keynsham in Bloom committee members will be choosing winners and runners-up at their meeting on May 3. This is always a difficult task as our colouring competitions always attract a very high standard of entries. Winners and runners-up will be presented with their certificates and prizes at the 1st Keynsham Scouts’ annual
plant sale on Saturday, May 13. Committee members will be present at our stall, so do come along and say hello and give the children a big round of applause for their wonderful efforts. The plant sale is also one of the Scouts’ main fundraising events of the year.
South West in Bloom Judging Day Our regional judging day will be taking place on Friday, July 14, and we will be showcasing Keynsham to returning judge Richard Taylor and Bob Sweet. Our bloom calendar is going to be very busy over the next few weeks preparing our entry.
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Finally, I would like to thank the kind people who nominated me to receive the Keynsham Good Citizen’s Award 2016. It was a lovely surprise when I received
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Arts festival brings author double bill to The Space Bath will be welcoming guests from the worlds of literature and music over 10 days in May when the Bath Festival returns to the city. Keynsham is joining in with a double bill at The Space on Saturday, May 27, featuring bestselling author Laura Barnett and mindfulness expert Linda Blair. Laura, who wrote the hit novel Versions of Us, will be talking from 2-3pm about her new book Greatest Hits, the story of fictional 1970s rock star Cass Wheeler, who mysteriously retired at the height of her fame. The novel finds her two decades on picking out tracks for a very personal greatest hits album, with each song starting a chapter, eventually revealing the crisis that forced her to flee her life in the Seventies.
Laura Barnett, far left, and Linda Blair Following Laura’s talk, Linda Blair will lead a workshop and talk based on her book The Key to Calm, starting with a look at what mindfulness practice is meant to be, followed by a short practice. Her talk aims to help participants understand themselves better, make the most of their personality traits, capitalise on the effects of their birth order and use their creative passions. The workshop also
aims to show how to plan ahead, declutter and simplify your life, and to teach people how to say no to unwanted requests. Tickets are available now from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362 or online at http:// bathboxoffice.org.uk/. The Bath Festival runs from May 19-28 with a range of talks and performances taking place at venues around the city – find out more and book at http:// bathboxoffice.org.uk/.
Grand plant sale to support hospice A plant sale in Keynsham town centre will not only help residents brighten up their gardens for summer but also support a very worthy cause. The Rotary Club of Keynsham is holding a Grand Spring Plant Fair at the Fear Hall, in the High Street, on Saturday, May 20. Last year’s sale raised £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK and proceeds this year will go to Children’s Hospice South West and other Rotary causes. A wide variety of plants will be available, and visitors can also enjoy coffee, cake and biscuits and browse a book stall. The sale starts at 10am and entry is free. The Rotary Club thanks Sheila’s Plants, in Frome, Broadleaze Nurseries, in Keynsham and Andrews Property Group, Keynsham, for supporting the fair. Find out more about Keynsham Rotary at www. keynshamrotary.org
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Event marks start of Kind Town campaign Music got the first ever Keynsham Kindness Day off to a cheery start, with pupils from St Keyna Primary School performing the Kindness Song they sing every day at school. Hosted by volunteers from Keynsham Action Network (KAN), the event brought together local groups and individuals to celebrate and encourage acts of kindness as a way of bringing the community closer together. Inspired by national and international friendship and kindness initiatives, the event also heard from kindness campaigners based in London and the US. Chairman of Bath and North East Somerset councillor Alan Hale and chairman of Keynsham Town Council Lisa O’Brien launched the project’s first initiative – two bright yellow beanbag “kindness couches”, which will tour venues in the town and surrounding areas to encourage people to sit together and chat.
Pupils from St Keyna School performed at Kindness Day, far left; councillors Alan Hale and Lisa O’Brien with the kindness couches, left Fourteen-year-old naturalist Mya-Rose Craig, also known as Bridgirl, launched the project’s wristbands with the slogan #kindness_connects, which the group hopes will travel far and wide through acts of kindness, which can be shared using the hashtag on social media. The event had a wide variety of activities to suit all ages, including a Kindness Café run by Londoner Harpal Dhatt, interactive drama, art, pamper sessions, singing with the Goldies, a discussion on teen bullying and
information from Dementia Action Alliance and the Samaritans. It also featured videos by Leon Logothetis, author of Kindness Diaries, and Orly Wahba, founder of Life Vest Inside. But the real star was Daisy the dog from animal welfare charity Heart! A KAN spokesperson said another day was being planned for October and added: “The event was hugely well received and covered on local TV and radio, as well as on Radio Cornwall in
the evening. KAN hope to hold further events in the coming months and that other people will be inspired to spread the kindness on an everyday basis to make Keynsham the first ‘Kind Town’.” People can keep up to date and share stories of kindness on Twitter @keynshamaction and on Facebook at www.facebook. com/kindkeynsham. The launch event was supported by funding from the Quartet Community Fund and hosted by Aquaterra at Somerdale Pavilion.
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Grand houses of the Gordano Valley
The last meeting of the society’s 2016/17 talks programme was an illustrated talk by Sandy Tebbutt, Portishead historian and author. Her subject was the “The Grand Houses of the Gordano Valley”, which covered the manor houses and more recent large properties in Portishead and nearby. Before its housing boom of the last 20 years, Portishead was of similar size to Keynsham but it has had a very different history. It was surprising to learn that one of the major landowners was Bristol City Council and among its holdings in the town were several farms on the High Street; the last of these was working until 2011. Among the houses Sandy described were Courthouse Farm, which had its origins in the Tudor period and was once a manor house, the Grange with an early roof structure showing its medieval origins, and the Victorian Gothic Rectory, which was built around an earlier building that was unknown before demolition was under way in the 1960s. She gave a detailed account of how Naish House, built to have fine views over Clapton-in-Gordano and Portishead, was destroyed by fire on Christmas Day 1902, to be replaced by a relatively uninspiring building. The talk proved an enjoyable tour of a range of properties, some surviving and some not, and gave the audience an insight into the history of Portishead, a Somerset town that is now often regarded as merely a dormitory for Bristol.
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A wheelwright fitting an iron tyre rim
The Keynsham wheelwright
A hundred years ago Keynsham, like all such small towns, would have been self-sufficient in many respects, with local craftsmen
making and maintaining many of life’s essentials. One such person was the wheelwright. The following account is based on a piece by Mr W Sherer published in the society’s
journal in 1995 and describes life in about 1920. Up to 1925, when Keynsham had a population of about 3,000, horsepower was widely used on local farms and by tradesmen delivering their goods around the surrounding area. They used various types of wagons, carts and traps, which all needed maintenance and repairs, as cars and vans do today. The iron tyres around the rims of the wheels needed renewing from time to time and broken shafts were a common experience. The writer’s father, Mr H W Sherer, owned three horses, two carts and a trap. He used to take his carts to be repaired by the suitably named Mr Gallop, whose open yard was next to the New Inn, and adjacent to the village pound, where stray animals were kept. Mr Gallop was a good friend of the blacksmith whose forge was just across the lane at the top of Bath Hill. The forge was used to heat the iron tyres, although the wheelwright had his own heavy hammers and anvil. Mr Gallop was a friendly gentleman and a real artist at his trade, well-known among the local horse fraternity. Of medium build, he had a ginger beard and along with his brown overalls always wore a bowler hat – used by many working men as they were waterproof. He lived on the Bristol Road, in one of the row of small cottages opposite and above St Dunstan’s Catholic Church, and is believed to have died about 1925. l Thanks to Market Lavington Museum for the image of the wheelwright. Visit its blog at https://marketlavingtonmuseum. wordpress.com/
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n Keynsham Film Works screens Bridge of Spies (12A), starring Tom Hanks as lawyer James Donovan, who represents an unearthed Russian spy during the Cold War. Screenings are at The Space, Keynsham, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, membership £30. Find out more at keynshamfilmworks.co.uk
May 5
n Free energy advice morning with the Centre for Sustainable Energy at Community at 67, Queens Road, 9am-2pm, for advice on the best deals, discounts, insulation, saving energy and more. Bring your latest gas and electricity bills. For details, email community67@gmail.com or call 07737 742300.
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n North Wraxall Artists’ Summer Exhibition to be held at Langridge Hall (opposite Bath Racecourse) on Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4.30pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be available.
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n Join Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome for a walk at Folly Farm. Meet 10am at the Fox and Hounds car park to catch the minibus – and don’t forget your picnic. Email wrwkeynsham@outlook. com or visit http://e-voice.org.uk/ keynshamwalkersarewelcome n Dodington Parish Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 3-5pm.
May 9
n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild welcomes Jerry Dicker from The Woodlands Trust to 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 Badminton is a brilliant way to get in shape for summer! It’s fun and you meet people! Drop into our informal and friendly, pay and play, mixed badminton taster session for adults 18 to 80. Beginners on court 1, previous players and regulars on courts
2,3,4. 10am tonoon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. £2.40. Rackets available. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.
May 11
n Dementia Action Alliance for Keynsham and Saltford hosts Music for The Mind, 10.30am to noon, St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Bristol Road. With a singing leader, refreshments and the chance to chat. More details on 0117 983 7923 or via dementiafriendlykeynsham@gmail. com. n Fun quiz night hosted by the Friends of Wellsway PTA at Lansdown Hall, Wellsway School, 7.30pm. Teams of four to six, £50 cash prize for winning team. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £4.50 per person from Norville Opticians, Bath Hill, Keynsham, and Student Support at Wellsway School.
May 12
n Red Maids’ School Chamber Choir presents a concert of light music for a summer’s evening at St Michael’s Church, Burnett, at 7pm. Tickets £20 to include a hot supper and glass of wine after at Compton Dando Village Hall. For tickets, call Rosemary Turner on 0117 986 9232, Dusty Walker on 0117 986 4286, Philippa Paget on 0117 986 4276 or Keynsham Parish Office.
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SIlver Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 3-5pm.
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n Find out more about becoming a foster carer at a drop-in taster event at Timeout, Bath Hill, Keynsham, 10.30am-1pm. Organised by Bath and North East Somerset Council, more details on 01225 394949 or at fostering@bathnes.gov.uk
May 18
n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am1pm, Market Walk.
n Chewton Keynsham Film Club screens The Light Between Oceans (12A), starring Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender and Rachel Weisz, in the village church, 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £6, BYO refreshments, parking available. The next film is Lion (PG) on July 20.
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The Festival of Nature sets sail along the River Avon this June, with events in Bristol, Keynsham and Bath as well as secret wildlife spots along the way. Enjoy free family weekends, talks from your favourite wildlife presenters, art and performance, and a chance to discover new species and wild areas. With events for all ages, including special days for primary and secondary schools, there is something for everyone across three weeks of river exploration.
Bath’s museums are hosting a range of activities for children during the May half-term, from Roman board games to animal art. Activities are included in the admission price, which is free for B&NES residents with a Discovery Card, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Making Merry with Merels Roman Baths Saturday, May 27-Sunday, June 4 10am-1pm and 2-4pm Learn how to make a Roman board game. Badge Bonanza Fashion Museum Bath Tuesday, May 30 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-
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upstairs at Keynsham Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road. Entry is 20p – all are welcome. Come along and grab a bargain!
n Grand Spring Plant Fair at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, from 10am. Wide range available, coffee, cake and biscuits, and a book stall. Free entry. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Keynsham with proceeds going to Children’s Hospice South West and other Rotary charities. n Wotton Silver Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 3-5pm.
May 21
n Family Festival of Fun at Bath City Farm, Kelston View, BA2 1NW, 4pm to 6pm, hosted by Keynsham and District Mencap Society. Barbecue, bouncy castle, meet the animals, face painting, teddy tombola, raffle and more. Tickets £3/£10 for family of four from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue. co.uk/familyfestivaloffun or contact Amanda on 0117 986 5659.
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n Antiques and collectors’ fair, Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, 10.30am to 3pm, with cafe. n Cream teas at St Mary’s Church, Compton Dando, 2-5pm. Profits to church funds.
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n Cream teas at St Mary’s Church, Compton Dando, 2-5pm. Profits to church funds.
June 4
n Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 2.304pm.
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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.
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n Saltford Community Cinema screens Lion (PG) starring Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel at Saltford Hall, doors 6.45pm, screening 7.30pm. Tickets £5 on the door, bar and ice cream available.
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n The Bath Festival brings a double bill to The Space, Market Walk, featuring a talk by bestselling author Laura Barnett and a talk and workshop with mindfulness expert Linda Blair. Tickets are available now from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362 or online at
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 Want to quit smoking? Do you have questions about vaping? We’re here to help. Call in for a chat, 2-4 pm, Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society hold an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £4 for visitors. (Numbers will be limited if necessary.)
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 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 Turn to Page 32
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n Compton Dando Art Group hosts an open demo with wildlife artist Chris Jones at the village hall, 9.45am for 10am start. Entrance fee £4, for details call Sonia Priest on 01761 490551. n Jack’s Day 2017 at Saltford Sports Club, raising money for CRY in memory of Jack Boulton. Football match between between Saltford AFC and Keynsham Cricket Club kicks off at 6.45pm. Live music, DJ, barbecue, raffle, bar and auction. Details on The Jack Boulton Page on Facebook.
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n Keynsham Methodist Church Victoria Women’s Guild. We are a friendly group of older ladies who enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, a relaxed programme of talks, fun, quizzes, and occasionally lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For 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
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n Beginners’ yoga, 6.55-7.55pm, Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya for more info – www.yogakeynsham.com, yogakeynsham@gmail.com, 07789 88041. 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 and Sirona Care & Health take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 831852 or email healthylifestyleservice@sirona-cic. org.uk n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm 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
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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, 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@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
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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, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 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
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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 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 Fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nickdewfall@aol. com.
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n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be 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 Want to quit smoking? Do you have questions about vaping? We’re here to help. Call in for a chat, 5-7pm, Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £3.60 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. 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 @67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community@67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch
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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 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. Turn to Page 34
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From Page 33 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.
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n The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
n 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 Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
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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
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 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 Integral Hatha Yoga focused on beginners 6pm, £6 (booked in block), £8 drop-in; beginners/ improvers 7pm, £9 (booked in block), £12 drop-in. St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham. Yogakeynsham@gmail.com, www.yogakeynsham.webs.com, www.twitter.com/yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. 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 07784839781 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
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Facebook page for weekly updates. n The Wildlife Trusts, Keynsham Local Group. Winter talks on second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham (with the exception of November at Wellsway School). Adults £2.50, children (under 16) £1. At each meeting we sell bird food, Wildlife Trust gift cards, secondhand books and various seasonal craft and edible items in aid of Avon Wildlife Trust. 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 fouryears-olds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 1.15-2pm. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10-week 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 are booked in 10-week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for more details.
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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 Redezvous 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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As passengers arrive and depart Keynsham Station they will be able to enjoy changing displays of artwork brightening Platform 1. A set of vintage railway posters are the first to be unveiled along the ramp as part of a project led by Keynsham Town Council’s Arts Joint Committee. Station manager Todd Graham was joined by Keynsham Town Council chairman Lisa O’Brien, Arts Joint Committee member Ric Davison, deputy town clerk Dawn Drury and David Potts of On The Spot Signs, which installed the frames. The project was funded by a £5,000 grant from Great Western Railway and match funding from the town council. The displays will be changed every few months, with plans for artwork from Keynsham clocktower to be featured next.
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he deadheading of the spring flowers should be complete by now, and the mess of remaining leaves will trouble us for a while. But patience will be rewarded by a good display next spring. The grass is growing well despite the lack of rain. The grass still has a lot of moisture in it and I am still cutting on a fairly high setting. The mower is running well thanks to a good service. It starts
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he cold and very dry April has done little to help with plant growth. Watering at this time of year doesn’t seem quite right and the only benefit to the gardener is that the growth of weeds and appearance of slugs and snails has been put on hold. Even if rain does come new plants and sowings will need regular watering and hopefully there will be an improvement in the weather in May. The dry weather has allowed me to catch up with the digging and my plot is now ready for growing vegetables. The seeds sowed under cloches have
on first pull and cuts leaving a smart finish. Our wild patch was moved last autumn and looks quite settled. To my surprise there are signs of some new plants (or weeds, if you insist), which have managed to self seed. I do not know what they are as yet but I will wait patiently until they develop. I do know that there are two new cowslips. We have been watching, during the last two months, the building of a large nest in the top of a sycamore tree. There has been
much coming and going with long twigs and foliage and a great bustle around the nest. We thought that the pair were jackdaws and another opinion was rooks. But, having seen the birds in flight, we think that they are crows. We can see the distinctive fingers on the ends of their wings The wisteria is in full bloom after a hard cutback and the clematis are also looking good. Our little C. freckles is now resting after some very pretty flowers. We have split a few perennial plants and
look forward to them developing into good plants. We also have a new arrival, a self-seed which has been identified as Euphorbia polyphorma. With very bright yellow flowers, it is quite welcome in the bed. Hellebores have completed their flowering and the stems can be cut down. To stop them seeding take out all the flower stems, and also clear any poor quality leaves. Sweep around any hard standing, look out for those weeds and enjoy some fine weather!
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Catch up with local groups and services All are welcome to find out more about Keynsham’s community groups, clubs and support agencies at a public event next month. The annual Community Networking Event returns on Saturday, June 10, from 9am until noon in The Space, above the library, at Market Walk. It will give people the opportunity to join a new club, find out about groups and organisations offering membership, support and services, volunteer to help with a community project and get advice from local support agencies. There will also be the chance to meet members of the Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group. For further information, contact Dawn Drury, deputy town clerk, Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street, call 0117 9868683 or email deputytownclerk@keynsham-tc. gov.uk
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A May Day Carol Gather in the May, gather in the May, Cast a clout for May be out, And blow your cares away. Gather in the May, gather in the May, Let’s dance and sing to greet the spring, And Gather in the May. The sap is rising in the wood, The blossom’s on tree, The signs of spring are all around, For everyone to see. The birds are building their fine nests, And singing songs so gay, So let’s join in the chorus, As we gather in the May. Chorus Now Easter’s past, the icy blast Is now no longer here, And all around a kinder world Is starting to appear. Our hearts are feeling lighter As we step along the way.
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Cast a clout for May be out, And blow your cares away. Gather in the May, gather in the May, Let’s dance and sing to greet the spring, And Gather in the May. George Liddell
Keynsham Creative Writers meet at Keynsham Library on the second and fourth Monday of the month and new members are always welcome.
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That done, and you should have a garden bursting with new life before long! Don’t intervene! It is normal to find young birds sitting on the ground or hopping around. Young birds can leave the nest before they are able to fly but that does not mean they have been abandoned or are in danger, unless your moggie is on the prowl! If the bird is in a dangerous location, move it a short distance to a safer place and check it regularly to see if one of the parents is returning with food. If the bird is unfeathered, appears healthy and a nest is nearby it may have fallen out by accident. In which case return the bird to the nest. If it is unhealthy it is possible the parent has ejected the bird to concentrate on other healthier chicks. If you can’t find a nest the only other option is to pass the bird on to an expert rehabilitation centre as soon as possible. Try www.rspca.org.uk or find an independent local rescue centre at www.helpwildlife.co.uk
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Mum with fibromyalgia battles weight with challenges and her ‘Big Bird’ blog
A Keynsham mum has set out to shed six stone with a number of fitness challenges despite suffering from chronic pain all over her body – and is charting her journey on the internet. Michaela Hall, a 35-year-old mother of two, has set herself three physical challenges for 2017, raising funds as she goes to benefit three good causes. The first is to walk the length of a marathon in May, raising money for the British Heart Foundation through sponsorship, building up to the Bristol Race for Life in July for Cancer Research and the Memory Walk in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society in September. Making things tougher is the fact that Michaela – who weighs 17 stone 11lbs – suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition that causes chronic pain all over her body and has made it difficult for
thing for me then I will do it for something else with a sponsored slim!” Using social media, Michaela is hoping to gain support from both the online community and her community in Keynsham and has even featured on Radio Bristol in a “nerve-wracking” interview. She said: “It’s all well and good when you work and know lots of people who can support you and sponsor you but as a stay-at-home mum who lives under her rock, I may struggle for sponsors and support. So that’s how Big Bird Page was born – the power of social media!” To find out more about Michaela’s challenge and to follow her progress, visit Big Birds Battle on Facebook. To sponsor her May marathon, go to https://mymarathon17. everydayhero.com/uk/ BigBirdsBattlemarathon
Michaela Hall is keeping an online diary of her progress as she loses weight and raises money for charities her to exercise and control her weight. Despite this, she is training with CW Fitness Solutions and heads out for regular walks in the countryside – wearing a personalised “Big Bird” T-shirt provided by KITco. To keep her motivated as she builds up her fitness and sticks to a healthy diet, she is keeping an online diary called Big Bird’s Battle on Facebook, posting regular entries
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Non-Fiction
Reading Allowed: True Stories and Curious Incidents at a Provisional Library by Chris Paling This is a marvellous book that I finished reading over a weekend. The author, an ex-BBC journalist, has just started a job in his local library and each short section describes his work over a year and the wonderful customers that he meets on a daily basis. So you will hear about the homeless men like Brewer who fall asleep in the library alcoves; the group of adults with learning difficulties who ask loads of questions; the lonely who explain their life history, knowing this will be their only conversation that day; the young families who bring laughter and tears into the children’s section and the daily patrol of the caretaker looking out for thieves, blocked toilets and someone cycling inside the library! Alongside these stories, the author also explains the history of libraries from the Greeks to the great Victorian buildings and the birth of the Dewey system. This is a delightful, very funny, at times surreal and yet poignant book, highlighting the importance of a library in any community.
Adult Fiction
Fresh Hell by Rachel Johnson This is the third book in Rachel
Johnson’s Notting Hell series concerning friends Mimi and Clare. Following a “rest” from Notting Hill, W11 amid the beauty of Dorset, Mimi has decided to return to the city. However, on her return she has found that all her friends have become – impossibly – even richer, thinner and younger than before and their houses are becoming subterranean with huge basement conversions. However, Mimi has to restart her journalist career and her family appear to have stopped talking to her – well only via WhatsApp, really. Then, most dangerously, Mimi seems to have fallen for someone and it is not her husband. A good, witty read that looks at the new social mores around wealthy Notting Hill.
Young Adult Fiction
Sun Kissed by Jenny McLachlan as reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant Kat is a 15-year-old girl from Brighton and she is enjoying her world, her friends, her love for clothes, make-up and fashion. Her bad behaviour at home
pushes her parents to make a tough decision: they are going to send her for a month in Sweden to live with her hippy auntie. We follow her survival through this month of exile. This book was really refreshing, it shows well a teenage girl and her expectations but also her optimism – she doesn’t let herself down for long. I went from surprise to surprise and started to giggle enough to say you should give it a go!
Children’s Fiction
Calum’s Hard Knock by Danny Scott A book for all those footie crazies out there. Caleytown FC are up against some tough opponents but perhaps the main obstacle is the team themselves – they are just not working together. Coach McKlop has had enough and the team either have to complete a muddy day of military training or there is no team – eek! Can Calum and his friends pull together and score the winning goal? Read on and find out. A good, fun read for five- to 10-year-old children and there are five more books in this series to look out for.
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Mad About Football by Judith Henegan This is one of the library’s new nonfiction books aimed at children, a
great subject book with punchy information – all to inspire reluctant readers. So whether you’re new to football or looking to develop your skills, this book will tell you everything you need – from on-the-pitch advice, defending and goalkeeping to fouls and free kicks! There is also a section on the World Cup and UEFA Champions League. The book finishes with a quick quiz to test your footie knowledge!
Library News
Please note that Keynsham Library and One Stop Shop will be shut on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 29. Baby Bounce & Rhyme We are currently looking for volunteers to help at our popular Baby Bounce and Rhyme. If anyone is interested, please email lorraine_ corbishbley@bathnes.gov.uk. Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, which is now every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am Session 2 – 11-11.30am. Saturday craft activities will continue at 10.30am in Keynsham Library. Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 10-10.30am
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Lucy, 12: ‘You could see my heart pounding through my clothes’ Spire Bristol Hospital and consultant cardiologist Dr Mark Walsh came to the aid of 12-yearold Lucy Blanchard where others couldn’t. As a result of her Type 1 diabetes, Lucy suffered a hypoglycaemic episode, falling unconscious and suffering several seizures. It was not until this occurred that the Yorkshire-based family noticed something wasn’t quite right with Lucy’s heart. Considering the resting heart rate of a regular 12-year-old is usually around 60-100 beats per minute (bpm) Lucy’s heart was beating at an exceptional rate. She was experiencing heart palpitations up to four times faster, reaching 250-280bpm. Lucy explained how she felt during this. “It made me feel anxious, faint, dizzy and sick,” she said. “You could see my heart pounding through my clothes.” Naturally concerned, Lucy’s parents turned to the diabetic care team, based in Leeds, who informed them that it was just a result of the adrenaline. However, these episodes of increased heart rate continued for a couple of weeks, causing Lucy to feel rather unwell. Parents Danny and Caroline took their daughter to see a doctor at their local medical practice. It was here the doctor immediately called for emergency services to rush Lucy to the nearest accident and emergency unit. Then diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
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perform the correcting procedure that Lucy required. The only place in the region equipped to perform this procedure was Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). “We grew more and more anxious as the weeks went on. Despite her medication of beta blockers our daughter suffered another episode of SVT, which resulted in another agonising trip to A&E,” explained Caroline, Lucy’s mother. Days and weeks passed and the parents’ worries and the stress of Lucy’s condition only grew and after two cancelled dates for the procedure at the LGI they began to look elsewhere. “We hadn’t realised how difficult it was going to prove to be to find somewhere to help. I lost count of how many private hospitals I contacted around the country, just to be informed they didn’t have the facilities to perform the procedure,” said Danny, Lucy’s father.
“I was determined not to see my daughter suffer anymore and it was then I found Spire Bristol Hospital. I was quite surprised to speak to Dr Mark Walsh (consultant cardiologist) directly and he immediately reassured me that he would be able to help us.” Caroline explains their experience of Spire Bristol Hospital. “We were offered to view the hospital before our visit but politely declined due to the distance of travel. When we first arrived it was astonishing. Lucy thought it seemed more like a hotel than a hospital. She was allocated her own room and nurse, who I must say was really nice and friendly. “When Lucy went down to theatre we were kept up to date with what was happening and how it was going. On completion of the ablation, Dr Walsh had a chat with us and gave us all a full brief of how and where they had operated – to both mine and my husband’s relief he informed us it was a great success.” Lucy has recovered well and has had no more symptoms since the ablation. Spire Bristol Hospital is a national Centre of Excellence for cardiac and cardiology services and is one of only a few private facilities which can offer paediatric treatments to children. Should you require any more information or would like to book a consultation with a consultant, then you can call their patient treatment advisers on 0117 980 4080 or email info@ spirebristol.com
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OUT AND ABOUT with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome
A spring in our step after successful festival Clear blue skies, perfect walking weather, greeted all the walkers who participated in this year’s Keynsham Walking Festival over the second weekend in April. With nine varied walks to choose from the organisers were very pleased with the turn-out, which was marginally up on last year’s inaugural event. We were pleased to welcome back four organisations whose members arranged walks for the event – the Saltford Walkers, led by Tony Gilroy, the Somerdale Ramblers, led by Les Cumner, the Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society, led by Richard Dyson, and the Avon Wildlife Trust, led by Dave Sage – each joined by well in excess of 20 walkers We also introduced two different types of walks – Alison Jordan, from British Nordic Walking, organised a walk on each day, and as a trial we
arranged two beginners’/taster walks for those just starting out. These were led by Keynsham WrW members Dawn Drury and Dave Johnson.
The longest walk of the event saw Dawn putting in the second appearance of the weekend, taking her group to Compton Dando, then on to Burnett Woods where the bluebells were in full display. The highlight of the festival was the Family Fun Finale on the Sunday afternoon in the Memorial Park, where hundreds turned out to enjoy a nature trail, where entrants had to find “animals” scattered
around the park. Providing extra entertainment were the Scarlett Frozen Princesses, Jimmy Mac with his balloon display and local girl Caitlin Brennan, who kept the crowds entertained with her face painting The organisers can look back on a very successful event, and look forward to arranging another next year. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who gave up their time to help out, and to Tesco, Waitrose, and especially Keynsham Town Council for their continued support and enthusiasm.
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Sunday, May 7, meeting at 10am at the Fox & Hounds car park to board the minibus to Folly Farm – don’t forget to bring a picnic. Full details on the Keynsham Walkers are Welcome website, or contact wrwkeynsham@outlook. co.uk
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n SPORT Fry Club FC is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month, with more than 200 people set to attend a celebration dinner with speaker Geoff Twentyman. Dave Noble, one of the organisers, looks back on a century of football, from ‘disastrous’ beginnings to today’s ‘beautiful game’. The early days JS Fry & Sons Ltd AFC, as the first football teams were named, was formed in 1916, and the first official game was believed to be played in September of that year on the company’s own ground JS Fry & Sons Ltd Athletic Ground at Ashley Down in Bristol (now the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground). The ground provided facilities for all the JS Fry sporting activities, including cricket and hockey. Football, bowls, tennis and athletics were all introduced during the First World War in 1916. Around this time, so limited was the enthusiasm for football that only one playing team could be put onto the field, and then
often only with the help of one or two “outsiders”. After a couple of years, however, when the First World War was over, things changed and enthusiasm was such that four teams were soon playing, three in the Bristol and District Football League, and the other playing friendly games. It was quoted in the Fry’s Works Magazine of 1922 that “the early days of football (1916) in connection with the firm were disastrous, even though at that early date one of the directors, Mr Claude B Fry, had shown his interest in this ‘pastime of the men’”. Interest in football gradually grew and with much enthusiasm. Whether the teams lost or won, it made no difference as the players
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Fry’s First XI with officers in the 1921/22 season were enjoying the games. The first football team manager was Mr HNF Abbott, who was the driving force behind the football activities. Its first chairman was Mr TW Saunders; vice chairmen were Mr H
Parsons and Mr G Bennett and the secretary Mr WE Green. The war years between 1916 and 1918 had some effect and sadly some playing members did not return from the war. A playing member of one of
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past and future after a century on pitch of the “Cocoa Tree Boys’ Club” and the introduction of interdepartmental football games, a tradition that remained at Somerdale up until the early 1990s. The move to Somerdale All sections of sports and activities of JS Fry & Sons Ltd were transferred from the athletic ground in Ashley Down and the first football matches at Somerdale were played in September 1932 on land in front of the factory. Today games are being played on the fields viewed from the new Somerdale Pavilion. Players and managers from this season’s first team those football teams was Major Egbert Cadbury, who as many will know became the company managing director and who was very much instrumental in the factory move from the centre of Bristol to Somerdale, which
took 11 years, from 1921 to 1932. It was in the late 1920s early 1930s that both sporting activities and sections expanded. The football section extended its activities with the formation
Football in the future Fry Club FC has progressed significantly over the years, both in terms of the number of teams and the advancement in youth development. Continually throughout these years the club has also achieved a very high
standard of performances in local football. Everyone from company directors, officers, players, managers, coaches, helpers, supporters and anyone who has made a contribution to this great club should be all congratulated. Years of dedication and commitment has been made by many loyal servants over the years, many sadly now passed on, but to those now retired from the game and to those still involved, a very big thank you for all your efforts on reaching this unique landmark of 100 years of football with Fry’s. May it long continue with much success, but above all for everyone to enjoy this great game of ours to the full, in the correct spirit it should be played.
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n SPORT KEYNSHAM TOWN FC The A team win the KitCo Goulding Memorial Cup Final
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Keynsham Town’s First Team fell just short in their quest for promotion from the Toolstation Western League Division One.
The end of March saw a momentous Somerset Premier Cup Semi-Final against Taunton Town at Crown Fields. Against opposition from two divisions higher, Keynsham ran their visitors close in an enthralling cup tie in front of a bumper crowd of 235 on a foul night. Matt Brown equalised from close range in the 62nd minute and missed a golden chance to
seal a famous victory with only five minutes of normal time remaining. The game went to extra time and Taunton scored what proved to be the winner with a thunderous free-kick from all of 40 yards. It was a valiant effort against semi-professional opposition and put Keynsham Town FC in a great light. It was then back to league action as Warminster Town visited Crown Fields and the Ks cruised to a 3-0 victory. Matt Curnock scored a brace either side of halftime, and Matt Brown finished things off with his 29th
goal of the season. Then came the Easter weekend, when Keynsham’s hopes for promotion finally disappeared. A 1-0 defeat at local promotion rivals Hengrove Athletic on Good Friday was followed by a 2-0 reverse at Devizes Town on Easter Monday. Manager Chris King said: “They were both poor games and those pitches can make bad players look good and good players look bad! We had a chance to affect the table going into the Hengrove game but it was decided by one set piece and
a lack of concentration on our part. I felt some of the players lost heart after that game and we got knocked about at Devizes after missing a host of chances in the opening 20 minutes.” The season ended with a comfortable 2-0 home win against Ashton & Backwell United. An early goal by Kyle Box settled the Ks down, as they went on to produce some of their best football for weeks. They had to wait until the 65th minute to extend their lead, however, although it was worth the wait as full-back Tauren
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n SPORT Williams volleyed the ball into the top corner from 20 yards for arguably the goal of the season. Another excellent crowd of 117 gave the players a standing ovation at the end, in recognition of the club’s best season for 16 years. The win left the Ks in 4th place with 81 points. On a sadder note, that game also marked the end of this particular Ks era. Not only have manager Chris King and his assistant Sean Day decided to step down from their roles, but club captain Rob Sheriton has hung his boots up. Chris said: “I now have a young family with the arrival of Ronnie last year and need to dedicate more time to him and my wife Lisa, and focus on things outside of football for a change. I have loved my time as Keynsham Town manager and would like to thank everyone that I have brushed shoulders with over the last four years, including my time running the reserves. “I’ve met loads of great people and I certainly won’t be too far away from the club. Who knows,
I might even dust the boots off for the odd game again! Thanks to the ones who have supported us and made it all worthwhile. It’s a club with great potential, not always simple behind the scenes but there’s plenty to work with”. Rob Sheriton is a club legend who started his career playing for Southampton youth teams, going on to train with the first team – cleaning their boots, washing kit, etc. He then went to Filton College, where they had a link with Bristol Rovers, for whom he played Under 18 and Reserve Team football until he was 19. Steve Cains brought him to Keynsham midway through the 2006/07 season and he made his debut for the Ks on December 2, 2006 in a 4-1 defeat at Hallen. Sheri went on to make 21 appearances for us that season, before joining Frome Town at the start of 2007/08 season. He spent a couple of months there before returning to Keynsham, where he has been ever since. He has turned down several offers over the years from higher
division teams to stay with the Ks. He made 309 first team appearances for the Ks, which in this day and age is rare loyalty from a sportsman to their club. Turning now to happier news, the first team’s disappointment over Easter was tempered by the A team’s brilliant victory in the KitCo Goulding Memorial Cup Final (the club’s first trophy for 14 years). They defeated Fishponds Old Boys Reserves (from a division above) 2-0 to pick up their first ever Bristol & Suburban League Cup on a hard, bumpy pitch at Mangotsfield United’s stadium. Teenager James Ollis scored both goals in the first half and the Ks ran out deserved winners, being presented with the cup by League Chairman Roger Tovey. Coupled with their 4th-place finish in the league, it has been a great first season in charge for youngsters Charlie Cox and Jordan Sealy. As the curtain falls on another season, club secretary Julian French said: “I would like to thank some of the many people who have made our success
this season possible. The club’s sponsors, including not only our loyal fans with their player sponsorship and Forecast 3 contributions, but Dribuild, I J McGill Transport, Smart Computers, The Old Bank, KitCo and CM Drylining, have put our club in its healthiest financial position for years. “On the pitch, the management team has been superb and the players have given us all some great moments to remember. The Ks’ senior teams have every reason to be proud of our achievements in 2016-17, and let’s hope we can build on these solid foundations next season and beyond.” The club will be holding the annual presentation night in the clubhouse on Saturday, May 13, from 7pm onwards. Everyone is welcome, and it would be great to see some of the club’s loyal supporters there! In the meantime, you can follow club news in the summer break on Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@KeynshamTownFC).
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Secretary David Smith, chair Bob Brooks and webmaster Sheena McCullagh with the awards at Keynsham Rugby Club
Two archery clubs based in Keynsham have been honoured on the national stage for their work in making the sport accessible to people of all levels of ability. Members of Bristol Bowmen and Golden Phoenix Archers, which caters specifically for archers with a disability, picked up both Club Website of the Year and a bronze plaquette for webmaster and coach Sheena McCullagh at Archery GB’s AGM in Birmingham. The website was praised for its content, ease of navigation and focus on inclusivity – it offers tools for those with disabilities as well as text in a range of languages. Sheena’s plaquette meanwhile honoured her services to the sport, with the citation from Archery GB reading: “'This archer’s passion has always been in our sport’s grass roots and, specifically, enabling people
with disabilities to find joy and self-esteem through archery. She is a champion of inclusivity and has helped us ensure that our members' magazine, Archery UK, is accessible to all.” Sheena, who launched Golden Phoenix Archers in 2006, spends around 30 to 40 hours converting articles from each edition of the quarterly magazine into an accessible format to meet the needs of print-disabled archers. One beneficiary is Team GB archer Roger Rees-Evans, who said: “After years of having bits of Archery UK read to me, I have read my first Archery UK magazine for myself and it has made my archery story complete. “Thanks to everyone, especially Sheena, who has made Archery UK magazine in a format that the growing number of visually impaired archers in this country can access. We can now read the articles that we want,
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up the sport to all not what other people think we want.” Her work was celebrated with a third, unexpected honour in the shape of a signed Rio 2016 Paralympic shirt, presented by Archery GB’s CEO Neil Armitage as a thank you. Sheena said: “I thoroughly enjoy running the club website and doing the work on the magazine; they allow me to keep my skills sharp. Knowing that the magazine is so welcomed and is making such a positive impact to the lives of print-disabled archers has given me back a lot of the self-esteem I lost when I was made redundant. “Hearing the comments from Roger Rees-Evans is very humbling and it was wonderful to be acknowledged for the work I do: to be presented with the framed Rio shirt, and thanked in the AGM by Neil Armitage, was beyond my wildest dreams.” Neil Armitage said: “Archery
is the most inclusive and accessible sport in the UK and as such we aim to make our communications accessible to all. “We are extremely fortunate to have volunteers like Sheena who give up many hours of their own time to support Archery GB. With Sheena’s help we are able to provide accessible versions of our magazine, Archery UK. It was a pleasure to publicly acknowledge her support at our recent Archery GB AGM and to present her with the awards.” Bristol Bowmen, a general archery club for all ages, and Golden Phoenix shoot together at Keynsham Rugby Club, share a committee and run joint beginners’ courses. To find out more about the clubs, visit their website at www. bristolanddisabledarchers. org.uk or contact secretary David Smith on 0117 927 6479 or at secretary@ bristolanddisabledarchers.org.uk
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Fry’s keep up pressure but bow out of plate The Fry’s Girls’ U18 team bowed out of the GFA U18 Plate semifinal after a tough game against a strong Tuffley Girls side, writes our correspondent. It was Fry’s who took the game to Tuffley from the first whistle and created some great chances before Ellie Brockton scored from a corner. Within minutes Emily Rose was brought into action with a superb one-handed save to the right-hand corner of her goal. Fry’s kept attacking and were excellently marshalled at the back by Kelsey Manning and Amy Croom. On 35 minutes Tuffley on a counter-attack pulled level with
a long-range shot that nestled in the top right of the goal. Fry’s kept on threatening, with some great skill from Georgia Sweet leading to shots from Jade White and Ellie Brockton that came back off the woodwork. After the break it was Tuffley who now attacked Fry’s. Fry’s stood strong with some great tackling by Lauren Smith, Chloe Lapham and Jade Poolman. However, on 75 minutes Tuffley created a goal from the right wing to go 2-1 up. Fry’s attacked for the remainder of the game but were unable to get a clear shot at the Tuffley goal to level.
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n SPORT Club gets season rolling with friendly The season opened at Keynsham Bowling Club in glorious sunshine when 40 members gathered for an opening roll-up on April 2, writes our correspondent. As is usual at the start of a new season there have been a series of men’s, ladies’ and mixed friendly fixtures. The men, fielding a strong side, beat their guests from Bath in what has become a traditional early season game. As the various league fixtures and club competitions commence, the green will be open from the start of May in
the mornings and from May 15, starting at 11am, there will be club coaches available to introduce anyone of any age to the joys of green bowls. Coaching co-ordinator Ian Tweedie said: “There is no need
to book in advance, just turn up at the stated times and the coaches will do the rest. “The club has a stock of bowls and shoes, which is all that will be needed for the initial sessions.”
So if you would like to try your hand at the sport come along – you will be made most welcome. Keynsham Bowling Club hosts a team from Bath, above
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Keynsham Rugby secure champions’ crown and a step up for next season Keynsham Rugby 1st XI and a significant number of supporters made the trip to Chosen Hill FP FRC in Gloucester on April 22 and were rewarded with a win, 24-3, and enough league points to ensure their crowning as Western League (North) champions for the season, writes our correspondent. A place in South West 1 (West) awaits next season. They played breathtaking rugby for the opening 25 minutes and had an almost unassailable lead 24-0 at that stage. The home side had no answer to Keynsham’s speed, physicality and quality and were grasping at straws. Credit to them, they knuckled down and for the rest of the game it was an even contest, but it always looked unlikely that they could break through the Ks’ defence, which has been magnificent throughout the season, and their only reward was a penalty. Skipper Jack Weston, who was injured in the eye during the post-match celebrations when hit by a flying champagne cork, payed a glowing tribute to the two coaches, Jason Wheatley and Kevin Appleton, who have worked tirelessly over the past seven seasons and have developed a side of local talent. He also praised all the squad members who have all given their best continuously, particularly the younger crew who have really shown their worth. As with most clubs these days there was a high
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Man of the season Ruben Edwards breaks from a maul at Chosen Hill toll of injuries during the season, fortunately none too serious, so the full squad saw plenty of action. Fingers crossed for next season. Elsewhere, Chew Valley RFC did what they had to do by beating Old Bristolians 3633 to guarantee second place and a play-off game versus Cullompton at Chew on April 29. Unfortunately they won’t be joining Keynsham at the next level after a 12-29 defeat to the Devonian side.
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Call us first 0800 046 7263 or 07882 032 635 www.revive-uk.com Matthew Woodall, Barrs Court, Bristol
BUILDING SERVICES
CAR REPAIRS
Email: tradstoneconstruction@yahoo.co.uk
Chimney Sweep and Stove Installer • Woodburners and open fires • Maintenance and repairs • CCTV inspections and surveys • Free smoke testing • Insurance certificate provided
Tel: 01225 282 969 or Mobile: 07878 229 225
Professional, reliable & fully insured
www.avonfireplaces.com Member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps and HETAS
COMPUTER SERVICES
100% Mobile - to work or home!
Bumper Scuffs • Alloy Wheel Refurbishment • Vandal Scractches Minor Dents • Calliper Painting 70% cheaper than car body shops Keynsham Based
BUILDING SERVICES
CARPENTRY SERVICES
DRIVEWAYS
AGL DRIVEWAYS
Sycamore Construction
Tarmac & Block Paving
• A wide range of colours & patterns • Local Keynsham family run business for 50 years • All work guaranteed • Free estimates
Hll Hspects of Harpentry & Joinery 1st & 2nd fix Hroperty Maintenance • Hxtensions Hainting & Hecorating Hoofing • Hencing • Hubbish Hlearance FREE ESTIMATES Mob - 07594 663 370 Hel - 01225 682 218 sycamoreconstruction@outlook.com
Tel: 0117 9860485 or 07831 453821 www.agldrives.co.uk
CARPET CLEANING
CAR BODY REPAIRS
ELECTRICIAN
Audi-Volks Services (SW) Ltd
• VW & Audi Specialists • Servicing, Brakes, Exhausts • MOT’s arranged • Repairs to all other makes
Call 01179 868644
Hours Mon - Fri 8am to 5.30pm Unit 1C Lays Farm, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2SE
www.audivolksservices.com
Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning Carpets dry in 30 minutes!
Current Offer
CARPETS
1 Room 3 Rooms Whole House
£40* £70* £90*
UPHOLSTERY
1 Armchair £25* 1 Sofa £30* Rugs £10 to £30*
Nick/Alison at A Carpet Cleaning Service Ltd
All Electrical Work No call out charge Landlords Certificates Small jobs welcome
We also Repair Cookers & Showers
Based in Keynsham
Friendly-reliable-sensible prices
07812 730346
www.acarpet.cleaning
*PRICES ARE EXCLUDING VAT
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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ELECTRICIAN
61 GARAGE SERVICES
Griffin Electrical Established 1984
YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL ELECTRICIAN mail@arjelectrical.co.uk
www.griffin-electrical.co.uk john@griffin-electrical.co.uk • Rewiring • Minor alterations • Security Lighting & Alarms 01275 832830 07831 534766 NICEIC Approved Contractor Member of Checkatrade.com
ELECTRICIAN
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GARDENING Good Grounds & Gardens
Home Audio • Domestic • Commercial Industrial Contractor
T: 07894 685 623
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Regular or one-off garden maintenance Specialists in wildlife gardening & wildlife ponds Private & commercial work
07923 447362 info@goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk www.goodgroundsandgardens.co.uk
GARDENING
TIMSBURY
TIMSBURY 16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE 16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE M 07594693979 COMMERCIAL altonelectrical@hotmail.com 16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE (SOUTHWEST) INDUSTRIAL LTDINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL BATH, BA2 0LP BATH, BA2 0LP TIMSBURY PHIL ALTON T 01761 471249 TIMSBURY www.altonelectricalservices.co.uk TIMSBURY DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL BATH, BA2 0LP0LP ALTON BATH, BA2 16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE BATH, BA2 0LP M 07594693979 COMMERCIALaltonelectrical@hotmail.com www.altonelectricalservices.co.uk TIMSBURY DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL 16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE T 01761 471249 BATH, BA2 0LP COMMERCIAL altonelectrical@hotmail.com TIMSBURY SERVICES PHIL ALTON INDUSTRIAL www.altonelectricalservices.co.uk BATH, BA2 0LP
(SOUTHWEST) LTD
M 07594693979
16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE, TIMSBURY, BATH, BA2 0LP T 01761 471249
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
altonelectrical@hotmail.com www.altonelectricalservices.co.uk
ELECTRICIAN 16 BLOOMFIELD CLOSE
GARDENING
TIMSBURY BATH, BA2 0LP
Ammonite Electrical Services
Specialising in domestic installations
No job too small, or large EICRs (Full Inspection & Testing service) Fault Finding Emergency call-outs & free quotations
Contact David on: Office: 0117 214 0545 Mobile: 07568 326 999
Email: ammoniteelectrical@gmail.com Website: www.ammoniteelectrical.com
Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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HEALTH
Foot Health Practitioner Jackie Duffy MCFHP MAFHP Home visits, for foot care help & advice Tel: 01225 471207 Mobile: 07944 989137
KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
M J CRAWFORD CARPENTRY & KITCHEN
May, 2017 PLUMBING SERVICES
SJM DECORATING
Plumber4you
www.sjmdecorating.freeindex.co.uk
Tel: 07887 551144
Professional Decorating Local Qualified tradesmen Internal & External Decorating Fast, reliable & friendly service No hidden extras Free Quotations Call Scott 07515 523 623 0117 3824411 PET CARE
A dripping tap to a new central heating system • Burst pipes • Bathrooms • Kitchens Emergency repairs OAP discount - No VAT Locally based company
PLUMBING SERVICES
FITTING SERVICES
Your local carpenter who carries out all types of carpentry work .
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Skirting • Flooring • Decking • Pvc cladding
Tel Paul at PJ 07774 747834 or 0117 2302010
Call Matt on 07909 928413 or 01179 864304 for a free quote 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
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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
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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
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