Keynshamvoice May 2018 by Emma Cooper

May, 2018 Issue 74

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FREE EVERY MONTH IN KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD Children get their say at a play day Children from across Keynsham will have the chance to tell town leaders what play equipment they would like to see in local parks at a summer play day event this month. Page 2

A royal guest comes to tea at the Chocolate Quarter – Page 3

Residents see red over double yellow lines plan Proposals to paint double yellow lines along much of Saltford High Street have been branded a “fiasco” after residents called a public meeting to demand the scheme is dropped. Besides the loss of on-street parking spaces – the only place

many householders on the street can leave their cars – villagers said their main concern was that an empty road would create a “race track” for speeding motorists. Residents and parish councillors at a public meeting on

April 23 said Bath and North East Somerset Council’s proposal had come as a surprise to them after signs appeared on lamp posts to publicise the scheme and announce the start of a public consultation. l Turn to Page 4

Campaigners plan new plastic protest A group of Keynsham campaigners whose first anti-plastic protest gained worldwide attention are planning a second demonstration at a local supermarket. Page 8

Bid to build 200 more new homes A developer is asking B&NES planning chiefs to release a parcel of former green-belt land in between Keynsham and Saltford and give it the go-ahead to build up to 200 homes. Page 22

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Play day to launch children’s survey Children from across Keynsham will have the chance to tell town leaders what play equipment they would like to see in local parks at a summer play day event. Bath Area Play Project (BAPP) is organising a range of activities in Keynsham Memorial Park on Thursday, May 31, from 11am to 3pm, for families to enjoy and Keynsham Town Council will be launching a consultation on play areas at the event. It comes after nine-year-old Claudia Tucker wrote to the council, which manages seven play areas, about a lack of play equipment for children aged nine and above. Councillors promised her they would ask children how they could improve parks and now they will be inviting young people and families to complete a survey at the event. Deputy town clerk Dawn Drury said: “This is an opportunity for families to have fun playing and enjoying time in our wonderful award-winning park. BAPP will be organising active play in so many ways –

team challenges, exploration and discovery tasks, activities that will develop social skills and increase physical activity.” Dr Cheryl Scott, town clerk, said: “The town council thought this would present an ideal opportunity to combine a fun day for Keynsham children with the launch of a specially designed NDP consultation on recreation and play areas for all Keynsham children (as promised to Claudia) and give them all the opportunity to have their say in how their town develops. “Volunteers will be present at the play day asking children to fill in their own special survey on what types of play equipment and recreational facilities they would like to see in Keynsham going forwards. The survey will then also be delivered to local schools as we are keen to ensure as many children as possible have the chance to be involved.” The survey is part of the Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) and will be accompanied by an additional survey on recreational facilities and green spaces. Visit www. keynsham-tc.gov.uk

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Royal guest drops in for afternoon tea Keynsham residents welcomed a royal guest into their home when the Princess Royal visited to officially open the Chocolate Quarter development. Princess Anne was given a tour of the site, which includes a care home, retirement apartments, restaurants and shops, by the chief executive of St Monica Trust, David Williams. The tour included the £60 million development’s cinema, health spa, pottery studio and the Charterhouse care home, before the Princess Royal joined residents and staff for afternoon tea and unveiled a commemorative plaque. After the tour on April 13, Her Royal Highness helped to start a weekend of celebrations for the grand opening by switching on an interactive art installation in the form of a sun suspended between the former factory buildings. Her Royal Highness was visiting in her role as an honorary member of the Society of Merchant Venturers and was joined by Master of the society Charles Griffiths, the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, the High Sheriff of Somerset, the chair of B&NES Council Councillor Cherry Beath and the Mayor of Bath, Councillor Ian Gilchrist.

The Princess Royal receives a posy from Evie; meeting residents at Charterhouse care home, below The Chocolate Quarter is now also home to St Augustine’s Surgery, Independent Vetcare (IVC) and Pukka Herbs, which also welcomed a special guest to celebrate its move last month – see Page 10.

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n NEWS l From Page 1 Saltford Parish Council held a packed meeting the previous week and demanded that the scheme was withdrawn in its entirety – but B&NES Council’s highways and traffic manager Kelvin Packer told around 80 villagers at the second public meeting that the consultation had to be carried out in full. Residents’ responses would all be taken into account, he said, and added that the traffic regulation order (TRO) was not a “done deal” as many were modified or dropped following consultations. He told the meeting at St Mary’s Church Hall that the scheme had been drawn up following concerns raised over access for emergency vehicles, refuse collections and because of claims that some motorists were driving onto pavements to pass other vehicles, putting pedestrians at risk. But residents in the hall said they feared the scheme would make the road less safe, with one saying: “If you put yellow lines in we’ve got speeding problems – what process do you go through

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Residents see red over council plans for double yellow lines

Saltford High Street to come up with a scheme that quite frankly is ridiculous?” Others added that they felt the real problem was the large lorries and tankers that use the street, including those accessing Wessex Water’s sewage treatment plant, and suggested a weight limit was what the High Street really needed.

B&NES Council leader Tim Warren said a working party could be set up to look at the High Street’s issues and that he would feed back to Councillor Mark Shelford, the cabinet member for transport and environment, that there was strong opposition to the proposed parking ban.

Mr Packer said the process for TROs had also been changed following the response and that in future parish and town councils would be consulted before the schemes were put to the public. The proposals also include parking bans along lengths of a number of streets in Keynsham – Charlton Park, Charlton Road, Handel Road, Chewton Close, Park Road, Vandyck Avenue, Avon Road, Monmouth Road, Dapps Hill, Maple Walk, Longmeadow Road, Cleeve Grove, West View Road, Mendip Close and St George’s Road. The town council called an extraordinary meeting on April 23 to discuss the plans and voted to make a formal complaint to B&NES Council about the lack of notification. After the meeting, Saltford Parish Council chairman Chris Warren said he was happy to be

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part of a working group but it should be led by B&NES. He said: “They should have consulted the parish council from the very beginning. I won’t be completely reassured that this proposal has gone away until I see it confirmed in writing.” Fellow parish councillor Duncan Hounsell added: “This has been a fiasco. Most High Street residents found out about the proposed parking restrictions from notices on lamp posts or by word of mouth. The consultation period was only 15 working days. Residents are asking why this? And why now? “There needs to be a meaningful consultation that takes time to consider all the issues around parking, traffic flow, and speeding in the High Street.” Councillor Emma Dixon, who faced questions at the meeting over a council document from February that stated she was “happy with the proposals”, said the scheme was put forward in response to complaints from residents. She said: “These proposals were drawn up by officers and then put out to consultation.

This is a standard procedure and happens daily, where proposals are made and those affected are then consulted. “Consultation proved it was not popular, and now a decision will be made whether to go ahead with the scheme. This is just a consultation and given the feelings of those involved I will be pushing to stop the scheme. I’m hopeful that I will be successful.” She added: “The officers and cabinet member, who make the decision to take this further, are aware that I do not support the scheme and I’m hoping to receive confirmation within the week that the scheme is stopped.” A Wessex Water spokesman said: “We’ve not been involved in any discussions about parking in High Street, although heavy vehicles do regularly visit our water recycling centre at Saltford and access can sometimes be difficult due to parked cars. “A new access bridge over the river has been considered as part of the Bath and North East Somerset WaterSpace Project and a feasibility study is about to start.”

Call for singers to perform at flood musical A musical based on the memories of people who experienced the Great Flood of 1968 is returning to Keynsham after 20 years – and now singers and musicians are urgently needed to bring it to life. Bridge Across The Flood will be performed at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park on June 30 as part of Keynsham Music Festival Week to commemorate 50 years since the devastating flood. The musical was written in 1996 by Robin Grant and Neil Beddow as part of a project to remember the event and to bring together schools, orchestras and writing groups. It was performed in 1998 for the 30th anniversary of the flood with a number of people who had been affected by it acting as narrators. Dave Biddleston said the musical also aimed to connect the two sides of Keynsham – the older and newer estates – creating a metaphorical bridge. He said: “It is a fantastic musical, really accessible, very straight forward and hugely

entertaining with songs such as From a Trickle to a Stream and Sheets, Buckets, Cats and Dogs. “We are in desperate need of singers to join our choir and musicians to join our chamber orchestra. Anyone who wants to get involved can come to as many rehearsals as they can. This is a real community event that everybody can get involved in.” Dave is co-ordinating the show and performing in the choir, musician and teacher Richard Jackson is conducting, Steve Drew is musical director, George Liddell is working on sound effects and Phoenix KYT is providing young singers for the children’s parts. The group is hoping to have around 20 people in the choir and anyone who is interested in singing or joining the orchestra can email davebiddleston@ hotmail.co.uk or rich@richard jacksonmusic.com. The tracks can be found online at https:// richardjacksonmusic.com/ bridgeacrosstheflood/ Flood commemorations: Page 18

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Second phase of bypass work begins Work will begin early this month on the second phase of a £2.5 million scheme to resurface Keynsham bypass. Following work on the westbound carriageway in autumn last year, attention will now turn to Hicks Gate roundabout and the east-bound dual carriageway and will include bridge deck waterproofing on the A4 and A4174 and refurbishment of parapet barriers. Preparation began in April, and the project is due to get under way on Tuesday, May 8, at Hicks Gate, with work expected to take until July to complete. The council is advising motorists to allow for delays during some periods as some lane closures will be in place during the day. Councillor Mark Shelford, Bath and North East Somerset Council’s cabinet member for

transport and environment, said: “We are pleased to see this project will soon be completed, as it supports one of our key priorities to improve local transport. “At a total cost of £2.5m this is one of our single biggest highway maintenance improvement schemes for a number of years on what is one of our busiest roads on the network. “While we will try to minimise disruption by using traffic management appropriate to the circumstances, due to the substantial nature of the work – particularly the waterproofing – some lane closures will need to stay in place during the day.” Updates during the scheme will be available on B&NES Council’s Twitter feed and Facebook page.

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Awards celebrate community spirit Saltford Parish Council has handed out seven awards in celebration of positive contributions being made to life in the village. The Saltford Village Festival team was named “volunteer team of the year” for their work in organising the biennial event. There were also individual awards for Saltford Community Association (SCA) honorary secretary Sheila Bateman, the SCA’s volunteer domestic officer Sylvia Dando and Steve Johnson, for his work as the former chair of the association. Chris Essex became the first person to be presented with a second individual award, receiving the honour for his work to create a village post office and secure the library’s future. Merrial Knight also received an award for her support for charity, including her work with Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance, while Chris Shipley was honoured for his voluntary work in project managing the refurbishment of Saltford Hall.

Talking Newspaper’s Mary named 2018’s Good Citizen A woman who launched a news service for visually impaired people from her kitchen table has been named Keynsham’s Good Citizen for 2018. Mary Burnard set up Keynsham Talking Newspaper in 1983, recording news items onto cassette tapes with the help of a couple of volunteers. The group raised some money to cover the cost of a microphone, cassette recorder, tape duplicator and tapes, which were all moved between different volunteers’ houses for recordings each week. The number of volunteers grew, as did the Talking Newspaper’s listenership. Around 100 visually impaired or blind people in Keynsham, Bristol and Bath now receive free weekly recordings of local news and features in the post – with memory sticks now replacing the old cassette

Mary Burnard receives the Keynsham Good Citizen Award from town council chairman Clive Fricker tapes. Thirty-five years on from the launch, Mary is still a reader for the organisation and was presented with the Keynsham Good Citizen Award in recognition of her dedication to the service at Keynsham Town Council’s annu-

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A group of Keynsham campaigners whose first anti-plastic protest gained worldwide attention are planning a second demonstration at a local supermarket. Footage of shoppers removing plastic packaging from their food and leaving it at the checkouts at the town’s Tesco store went viral in the weeks after the event organised by the Keynsham Plastic Re-Action Group. As well as making national news in both the press and on TV, the video from the day has been viewed almost 17 million times since it was posted online by Radio Bristol. Messages have also poured in from around the world, say organisers, including from Australia, America, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain, with many people inspired to hold their own event and asking for advice. Now shoppers in Keynsham are being invited to join a

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n NEWS Waitrose announced at the end of April that it would be donating £1 million from carrier bag levy funds to help tackle plastic pollution. Research by the Commonwealth Marine Plastics Research and Innovation Challenge into marine plastic pollution will receive £500,000 while the other £500,000 will go to the Marine Conservation Society to support another 12 months of beach and river cleanups. The retailer also says it is removing all disposable takeaway coffee cups from its stores by autumn 2018, which it says will save more than 52 million cups a year, while its cafes use non-plastic crockery and wooden drink stirrers. The supermarket says it is committed to making all its own-label packaging widely recyclable, reusable or home compostable by 2025. To find out more about Keynsham Plastic Re-Action, visit the group’s Facebook page, where you can get in touch and follow the latest updates.

Council urged to call off land auction Residents hoping to preserve a patch of disused land near Keynsham town centre as a public nature reserve are calling on Bath and North East Somerset Council to withdraw the site from an auction later this month. The quarter-of-an-acre site at the junction of Bath Hill and Fox Hounds Lane is due to go under the hammer on May 14 with a guide price of £25,000. At the time of going to print, a B&NES spokesperson said it was in talks with Keynsham Town Council over “alternative options” and had extended the deadline for community groups to submit proposals until the end of the week – but the land remained in the auction. The town council was due to hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the issue on Wednesday, May 2. Margaret and Ian Maxwell, who are leading the campaign to stop the sale, said the site – which sits inside Keynsham Conservation Area – had “no de-

Repairs are needed to the walls velopment potential” but needed urgent work to its walls and vegetation. They said residents feared a developer might sit on the land for many years and it would fall into further disrepair. The site, originally the gardens and orchards of a row of cottages, has many mature trees, shrubs and supports a range of wildlife and residents needed more time to develop the idea of a public nature reserve, they said. Mrs Maxwell said: “This is not an inconspicuous piece of land, tucked away from public view. It occupies a prominent position on one of the main road approaches to the town centre.

The land not only has intrinsic value as a nature resource, it also makes a valuable contribution to the visual appearance of this part of Keynsham Conservation Area, which is characterised by openness and mature planting. “Above all, it offers an on-off opportunity to form a nature resource for local people, right in the heart of the town. All we are asking is for B&NES to allow sufficient time to explore the level of interest in the community to use the land in this way and not to lose this unique opportunity for the sake of short-term financial gain.” The council spokesperson added: “The auction prospectus specifically states that the property lies within the Keynsham Conservation Area, outside the Housing Development Boundary and is part of the Green Infrastructure, with significant trees. Any development of the land would need to be approved via the planning process.”

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n NEWS Step back in time on walks through history A series of summer Sunday walks around Keynsham has been launched by Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society. The idea is to combine a short walk – not more than two miles – with the opportunity to learn about the area’s heritage. Most of the walks will have a theme, such as Ecclesiastical, Mills and Industry and the Roman period, and they will all be led by society members. The walks are open to everyone and there is no charge. The series kicked off with more than 30 people enjoying a general history walk around the town centre led by Dave Johnson and was held as part of this year’s Keynsham Walking Festival. The next will be on May 20 when Keith Norton will lead a walk around Keynsham looking

at sites that relate to the ecclesiastical history of the town, including the remains of Keynsham Abbey and St John’s parish church. All of the Keynsham walks start at the café in the Memorial Park at 2.30pm. The programme includes one walk around Saltford, which will be on June 10 and will start from The Shallows car park at 2.30pm. Society chairman Richard Dyson said: “We know that many people are keen to find out more about the history of their surroundings; this is a pleasant way to do it and get a bit of gentle exercise as well.” Details of each walk will be shown in Keynshamvoice’s What’s On section or you can find the full list on the society’s website at www.keysalthist.org. uk/program

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TV chef Hugh opens A company has celebrated the opening of its new base in Keynsham and invited celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to do the honours at a ribboncutting ceremony. Pukka Herbs, which launched in Bristol 17 years ago, has now relocated to the Chocolate Quarter, opening its “Herb House” in one of the redeveloped former factory buildings. Pukka, which produces herbal teas and supplements working with organic farmers and growers around the world, employs more than 120 people at the Herb House. Chef Mr FearnleyWhittingstall, co-founders Tim Westwell and Sebastian Pole and CEO Karel Vandamme were joined by more than 70 guests at the opening ceremony. Mr Fearnley-Whittingstall said: “It is an honour to open the

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Herb House for Pukka Herbs, fellow West Country champions of organic and sustainability within the food and drink industry. “I have followed Pukka’s journey over the years and it has been wonderful to watch it blossom from blending teas in Sebastian’s Kitchen to becoming a successful business championing herbs globally, whilst laying down permanent roots in Bristol.” The Herb House boasts strong environmental credentials, using reclaimed timber in the refurbishment of the office and recycled materials to make the furniture. Any furniture from the company’s former office that couldn’t be used at the new site has been donated to charities and organisations such as the Matthew Tree Project and the Soil Association. The company donated

£425,000 to environmental projects last year and Tim Westwell said: “We’re going to keep on doing our little bit to help make a big change across the globe. “We will carry on championing the power of plants, shouting about organic, promoting fair business and doing all we can to help make the world a better place.” Pukka was acquired by Unilever in September last year and new CEO Karel Vandamme was appointed in recent weeks. The company – which sells its products in more than 40 countries – says it plans to grow in existing markets and reach new ones while also expanding its herbal research and education teams. More than 22 per cent of Pukka’s employees have formal qualifications in herbal medicine, plant medicine or nutrition.

Opportunities and activities on offer People can find out what local community groups, clubs and charities have to offer all under one roof next month. Keynsham Community Networking Fair will return on Saturday, June 9, at The Space, Market Walk, from 10am to 12.30pm. The annual event brings together representatives of a wide range of local organisations, from voluntary groups to sports clubs, to give them the chance to network with other groups and to show residents what activities and opportunities are available to them. The free event, hosted by Keynsham Town Council, is open to the public and everyone is welcome. Anyone who would like a stand at the fair for a community group can contact deputy town clerk Dawn Drury on 0117 986 8683 or email deputytownclerk@keynsham-tc. gov.uk

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Town’s 10K race is up and running again A running club has teamed up with a Bristol youth charity to revive the popular Keynsham 10K five years after its demise. The race was organised for 25 years by 1st Keynsham Scouts until 2013’s event was cancelled because of rising costs. Members of Bitton Road Runners had talked about relaunching the race but it wasn’t until a meeting between chairman Chris Palmer and Jamie Sanigar, a co-founder of Bristol-based boxing charity Empire Fighting Chance and Saltford resident, that plans really got up and running. Chris said: “It was such a popular race and it has been on our minds to revive it for a few years. I visited Jamie’s boxing gym and he told me about the charity’s inspiring story and what good work they do down there. He wanted ideas on how to get people to run races and collect sponsorship on behalf of the

charity and I suggested reviving the 10K to raise funds.” The race is now scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 7, at 10am, starting from Somerdale and following a route very similar to that of the previous 10K. Runners will leave Somerdale, go into the High Street, along Charlton Road to Chewton Keynsham and then back via the Memorial Park. The race, which could include up to 800 runners, will be chip-timed and the course has already been measured out by an accredited official. Bitton Road Runners has around 300 members and also organises the Sodbury Slog, the Hanham Horror and the Summer 5k Series along the Bristol to Bath cycle path and Chris said: “The club has a strong reputation and this will be a high quality race that we plan to make an annual event.” All proceeds from the event

will go to Empire Fighting Chance, which was set up 11 years ago to support youngsters aged from eight to 25 in fighting the impact of deprivation on their lives. The charity combines non-contact boxing with mentoring, education, therapy and careers advice to help youngsters facing a range of issues, including mental health problems, risk of exclusion from school and crime. Jamie, whose wife Liz is a member of Bitton Road Runners, says Empire Fighting Chance now works with 500 young people a week and there are plans to evolve into a national charity. He said: “We were looking for an event to raise awareness of what we do as well as funds. My wife and I have both run the Keynsham 10K a few times and it was a mainstay of the running calendar. Between the running club and the charity we have the

skill set to build it back up to the good standard the previous organisers set. “Through word of mouth over just a couple of weeks 120 people have already signed up. It was one of the original 10Ks locally and I think it’s important to bring it back for the community and we are hoping people and businesses in Keynsham get behind it.” The organisers will be approaching local businesses to seek sponsorship in the coming weeks and registration for runners is now open at www.fullonsport.com/event/ keynsham10k/profile Anyone who would like to get involved in supporting the race can contact Chris Palmer by emailing keynsham10kracedirector@ gmail.com To find out more about Empire Fighting Chance, visit www.empirefightingchance.org

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Jack remembered as friends and family host annual event by Rosa Sherwood Each year family, friends and the wider community come together to remember and celebrate the life of Saltford teenager Jack Boulton. Jack was a young and talented sportsman who died at the age of just 17 from an undiagnosed heart condition. Friends and family have since been raising money and awareness for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) to highlight the need for support and help to make a difference. The annual Jack’s Day will be held at Saltford Sports Club on Saturday, May 26, from 4pm. Everyone is invited come along to enjoy a football game between Saltford Football Club and Keynsham Cricket Club, both teams Jack played for. There will also be live music later in the

Jack Boulton evening, a barbecue and a raffle. Jack’s parents June and Dave Boulton are hoping the event will raise enough money to hold another free heart screening at Wellsway School offering the local community the chance to have their hearts tested for any

deficiencies. More information about this can be found at www. testmyheart.org Since its formation in 1995, CRY has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac arrest. A spokesperson for the event said: “Unfortunately it’s still a saddening statistic that every week in the UK, at least 12 young people die from undiagnosed heart conditions. Jack’s family and friends are passionate about doing all they can to help change this. “If you would like to support the event, you can donate at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jacksday2018 or email robyn.sayers@hotmail.com if you would like to donate a raffle prize. All donations are greatly appreciated and will help fund an invaluable cause.”

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hat can each of us do to reduce the chances of us being a victim of crime? Keynsham and the surrounding areas have always been a target for travelling criminals. With two main arterial routes, the A4 and the A37, it lends itself to creeper-style offences of thefts and burglaries. These are offences that are quick to perform with offenders moving away from the location before they are detected. Some areas are more prone to crime than others and there are a number of factors to this, some we can influence and some we can’t. Look at your property, business or smallholding and see where it is vulnerable. If the rear of a property can be reached with no physical barrier, ie a gate, fence or wall, then

an offender can access this without being seen and use this seclusion to avoid detection. Other things to think about are windows and doors. As the weather gets better we often leave windows and even doors open overnight and while away from the property. I would suggest that if you are going to do this to fit a retainer so that they will only open a small amount and that other adjoining windows are locked. Also think about windows situated above a flat roof – you would be surprised at the walls and buildings that can be scaled. This time of year sees an increase in burglaries of outbuildings and sheds. We use our promotional trailer to demonstrate different types of security measures to try to prevent this. We call it Sheducation. If you added up the value of tools, lawn mowers, bikes etc that we all keep in our sheds, the cheap clasp and lock are probably not proportionate to secure this. Review your security and if you need advice then please make contact with your local neighbourhood team, who can attend and give guidance. We also

have a crime reduction officer who can attend and suggest additional measures to help secure your home and belongings. The easiest way to evaluate your home or business is to look at the surroundings and the closest other properties or similar locations. If I were going to attack a property and I saw one with an alarm and one without, it’s obvious which one would be less conspicuous to target. On a positive note, reported anti-social behaviour has seen a decline over the last month. We have been working closely with a number of offenders and have issued more anti-social behaviour contracts. We have been suffering with criminal damage to motor vehicles. If you see anyone committing offences then, if you have time, please gather as much information as possible. Report incidents to the police as soon as they occur, which gives us the best chance to get to the location and deal with offenders. If possible, without putting yourself in harm’s way, gain a full description, or even video or photographs of suspects. Please

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Two celebrations for centenarian Edith A Keynsham woman has marked her 100th birthday with not one but two celebrations. Friends, neighbours and carers all wished Edith Hucker many happy returns by throwing two parties in her honour. Edith was born on April 30, 1918, and was brought up in St Philip’s Marsh in a family of seven children. She spent all of her working life at Wills Tobacco Factory and married Ted in 1940 at St Mary Redcliffe Church. She moved to Keynsham around 10 years ago to be nearer her sister Joan. A few days before her birthday, staff from Goldcare who support Edith at home organised a celebration with balloons, flowers and cake. One face was missing, however, as Edith’s care support worker Sarah had gone into labour and the centenarian said she couldn’t wait to find out if the new arrival – born almost exactly 100 years

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This summer marks 50 years since a devastating flood swept through Keynsham and a project is under way to record residents’ memories. Commemorative events are taking place around the Chew Valley area as the anniversary on July 10 and 11 approaches, including a photographic exhibition at Keynsham Library. As part of the exhibition, called I Was There, local people’s personal stories are being recorded to be played at the event on July 18 from 1pm to 2.30pm. Residents who would like to share memories, which will then become part of a Great Flood archive, are asked to contact librarian June Wentland on 01225 477073 or by email at june_wentland@bathnes.gov.uk On July 10, 1968, record rainfall caused a huge wall of water to sweep along the River Chew overnight, destroying bridges, including Keynsham’s

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‘68 flood County Bridge, flooding around 250 homes and, in Bath Hill, claiming the lives of three people who were swept off the bridge in their car, while five others lost their lives elsewhere. Many people had to be rescued by boat and schools and village halls were opened to house the evacuees. Once the water receded, a massive clean-up operation around the Memorial Park and Dapps Hill area got under way and the Army installed temporary bridges over the river. The West of England Rural Network is compiling an archive of images and testimonies of the flood and has put together a diary of commemorative events being held this summer. These will include a performance of the musical Bridge Across the Flood on June 30 at the Bandstand in the Memorial Park and a walk along the River Chew with Keynsham Walkers are Welcome on July 8.

Dates for the diary June 30, 5pm Bridge Across The Flood – a revival of the Keynsham flood commemoration musical with singers and musicians at the Bandstand, Memorial Park, Keynsham. Free with donation collection, followed by Keynsham Orchestra’s Music Festival gala concert at 7pm and folk music until 10.30pm. Website: www.keynshammusic festival.co.uk July 5, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Upper Hall, Chew Magna Old School Rooms The Mills and Industrial Heritage of the Chew Valley and Keynsham. Illustrated story of how harnessing the River Chew’s power contributed to the industrial development of the area with Tony Coverdale, chair of Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society and Saltford Brass Mill. July 7, 10.30am to 5pm Woollard Remembers 1968, around the village

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Dapps Hill from Gooseberry Lane A day of film, walks, teas and testimonies of the Great Flood that washed away Woollard Bridge. Free event. Email: woollardinfo@gmail.com Tel: 01761 492916 July 8, 9.45am Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome Walk. Meet at the Keynsham Memorial Park café at 9.45am for a 10am start. The walk will follow the River Chew through Chewton Keynsham to Compton Dando and back (approximately five miles) with a break at the Compton Inn for refreshments.

July 8, 2pm Pensford Tea Party, around the village Remembrance Service on Old Bridge with guests who were part of the Rescue and Assistance to the community. Launch of new heritage trails from the Memorial Hall with exhibitions, photos, film and more. Free event, donations to Flood Memorial welcomed. Tel: 01761 490234 For heritage trail information, contact: Chris James on 01761 490392 or Charlie Bishop on 07989 705395. July 18, 1pm to 2.30pm I Was There Come and hear personal memories of local people alongside a photographic exhibition of the aftermath of the flood in Keynsham. The Community Space, Keynsham Library

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Housing bid for second green-belt site A developer is asking B&NES planning chiefs to release a parcel of former green-belt land in between Keynsham and Saltford and give it the go-ahead to build up to 200 homes – leading town councillors to say they feel the plan is being “pushed forward”. The land, off the A4 Bath Road, is “safeguarded”, which means it is not to be developed at present but may be needed in future to meet housing targets. Mactaggart and Mickel has already won outline planning permission for a 250-home estate and a new primary school on land directly next to the site in question. This first site is now in housebuilder Crest Nicholson’s hands (see panel). The second site is currently not allocated for development by B&NES and, under its own policy, planning permission can only be granted after the council reviews its Local Plan, a process that is ongoing. Mactaggart and Mickel is

screening for the existing houses, no real care facilities for the very young and the very old, it will generate a sterile community that just sleeps there. “For both of these developments there is still no viable traffic plan for the A4.” Keynsham Town Council’s planning committee has told B&NES Council it believes the plans are being “pushed forward” alongside the neighbouring development and added: “The town council have noted concerns from residents in this locality in respect of traffic modelling, traffic congestion, air quality, highway safety for pedestrians, effect on the character of the neighbourhood and loss of amenity to residents.” Meanwhile officers at B&NES’ own Highways department have objected to the scheme, saying there is “insufficient capacity” on the existing road network to accommodate the increase in traffic likely to be generated by the

Land off the A4 on the edge of Keynsham is the subject of planning applications for 461 homes hoping to get the green light, arguing that B&NES won’t meet its housing targets by the plan’s 2029 deadline as other development sites in and around Bath have suffered delays. The scheme for the eight-hectare site includes up to 200 homes, from one-bedroom flats to five-bedroom houses, accessed from a new signal-controlled junction onto the A4. It would also provide land to allow a new primary school on the neighbouring development

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n NEWS 250-home estate moves step closer A plot of land bordering Keynsham’s eastern edge has moved a step closer to being transformed into a new housing estate. Housebuilder Crest Nicholson is now leading plans to develop the site off the A4, known locally as Breaches Gate, building 250 new homes and a new primary school. The site has already been granted outline planning permission and now Crest Nicholson has submitted more detailed plans to Bath and North East Somerset Council as the next step towards getting permission to begin work. Information about the proposals has been published online at www.crest-keynsham. proposed development. They add that there is a “commitment to deliver” a link road between the A4 and Avon Mill Lane “before

info and Crest’s senior planning executive Emma Geater said: “The outline planning permission established the principle that that site could be developed for residential use. The reserved matters application deals with the detail. Everything from the materials used to build the houses to the plants that will be used to landscape the site. We have created this website in order to provide local residents with easy access to the site proposals and the opportunity to ask any questions about our plans. ” The developer has at the same time submitted a separate application for an extra 11 homes – six two-bed flats and five three-bed houses – on a piece of land at the entrance to the development site. Following the publication of the plans, Saltford Parish any further development of this scale occurs”. The plans can be viewed at www.bathnes.gov.uk – reference

Council has raised concerns about increasing levels of traffic on the A4 while Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Parks and Green Spaces department has objected to the lack of defined pedestrian access to Manor Road Community Woodland from the new estate. The developer says: “The proposal provides a high quality residential development focused around large areas of public open space. A leafy character and a simple and contemporary aesthetic that complements the character of Keynsham will be an asset for residents and visitors.” The plans – references PP06818445 and PP-06818504 – can be viewed at www.bathnes. gov.uk. Consultation closes on May 3 on the 11 new homes and May 4 for the detailed application for 250 new homes. PP-06817354 – and consultation, during which comments can be submitted to the council, runs until May 8.

Networking group hosts first meeting A new networking group aimed at Keynsham businesses is being launched this month. We Mean Biz will host the first meeting of its Keynsham branch at the Old Manor House, in Bristol Road, on May 23 from noon to 2pm. Organisers say it will be an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, get business support and advice to help businesses to grow and find out about practical workshops and training. The launch is being co-ordinated by Lisa Gill from Security Group, which is based in Lays Farm Trading Estate, and places can be booked at www.wemeanbiz.co.uk or call 01934 835396 for more information.

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number of Keynsham in Bloom members recently took part in an exchange history trip to Bradford on Avon. Taking us just over 20 minutes, we took the train from Keynsham to see what the Saxon town has to offer to visitors. We were met at the station by local historian Ivor Slocombe and Councillor Emma Franklin. Ivor led us on a two-hour walking tour of the town, taking in the Saxon Tithe Barn, Holy Trinity Church, the town lock-up and bridge, the regeneration of the former Avon Tyres factory now known as Lamb Yard and stopping off in the Shambles for a refreshing cup of tea. We also met Dave Walden back at the station to see how he

and his team of volunteers have transformed the station gardens. The sun shone and, combined with clear blue skies, it made for a very enjoyable trip. The following day a group of 20 visitors paid us an exchange visit and were welcomed at Keynsham station by Richard Dyson, chair of Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society, Dawn Drury, our Bloom secretary, and Heather Cullimore, Severnside Community Rail Partnership project officer. Unfortunately, the weather was not so kind as it had been to us the previous day. The visitors took in the abbey remains, the Memorial Park, the former Steel Mills and then it was back up Dapps Hill to the High Street for refreshments. Our Bradford visitors thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Keynsham. They thought our station was very welcoming and especially liked the art installation. Several of them said they will be coming back to Keynsham for the music festival. The idea for the exchange visit

originally came via ACORP (Association of Community Rail Partnerships), which is charged with engaging community groups who are involved with their local railway station. Severnside Community Rail organised group rail passes for us all and it was a successful weekend. We are already looking at other ways in which we can encourage visitors to hop on a train and travel to Keynsham next year.

Judges set a date

We can now confirm that Keynsham will be judged in the South West in Bloom competition on Friday, July 13, and we will be welcoming judges Jane Pagano and Michael Foy. Both Jane and Michael are experienced judges and have been involved in Bloom for several years. Jane is an active member of Portishead in Bloom and Michael, although now retired, was responsible in overseeing works in several high-profile parks in Cornwall. We look forward to showcasing our town and communities.

However, we have suffered several setbacks over the last few weeks, which we hope will not jeopardise our hopes of retaining our gold medal status again this year. B&NES Council parks department has advised us that it is no longer able to supply and maintain our hanging baskets. Coupled with that, we cannot afford the cost of getting the council to water our High Street planters. The committee has had to think very seriously as to whether we go ahead with installing hanging baskets this year. We have managed to source an alternative basket supplier. Watering the High Street planters, however, is still very much a major problem for us. If we do eventually get the summer we are all wishing for, then we will require additional help with watering. If any local businesses feel that they can help by watering a planter close to their premises, then please do contact us. To maintain our gold status, our floral features have to be maintained to the highest

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display – despite some setbacks standards, with watering playing a major key role. We are also looking for volunteers to help plant and maintain our floral displays outside Holmoak and Chandag shops.

Poppy Cascade

We now have more than 3,000 knitted poppies and are well on the way to creating our cascade for St John’s Church, which will form the centrepiece for the town’s Remembrance service. We will be contacting local schools and asking them to take part in creating poppy bottle art displays for each of the 51 Keynsham residents who lost their lives during World War I. There are also plans for a concert involving schoolchildren, which is being organised by Golden Oldies charity founder Grenville Jones. We are working closely with Keynsham Royal British Legion and are looking for support with our poppy cascade installation, in particular with the sourcing and purchasing of the netting that the poppies will be fixed to, so if any

Visitors from Bradford on Avon are welcomed by Dawn Drury, Richard Dyson and Heather Cullimore local business would like to get involved, please get in touch.

Bottle top art

Please come and join us on Thursday, May 31, when the Bath Area Play Project (BAPP) visits the Memorial Park to host a range of craft and play activities. Youngsters will be given the opportunity to help us make our bottle top marine art creations. Another opportunity to get involved will be at the

Keynsham Music Festival creative tent on Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1. There is still time for you to collect plastic bottle and container tops and hand them in to the town council offices. We are also on the lookout for wood offcuts that we can upcycle to make templates.

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The committee has decided this year to source the majority of

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Mo pens winning story for contest A Keynsham schoolgirl’s tale of death and detective work in the classroom has won her top prize in Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Young Crime Writer’s Competition 2018. Eight-year-old Mo Kennedy was announced as the winner of the annual contest at Keynsham Library, where the eight finalists’ stories were read out loud to the audience before the prizes were handed out. Mo’s story, Paris Green, follows Nora, who finds her art teacher dead during breaktime and then has to piece together the clues to discover how she met her untimely end. The story’s title is the name of a highly toxic paint, revealed Mo, who is now working on a sequel. She said: “They announced the winners in reverse order starting with the runners-up

so when second place was announced I was really happy. Some of my friends were here too and I came to the front and got a certificate and a Kindle.” The keen reader has already downloaded Kid Normal by Greg James and Chris Smith onto her Kindle and says her favourite books include the Lemony Snicket series and JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books. The Saltford C of E Primary pupil shares her love of writing with mum Kate, who also writes crime fiction, and already has big plans to combine writing and art in the future. Mo, who has a younger brother called Sid, said: “My friend Alice and I want to have a writing and art partnership where we write and illustrate our own books and go on tour in a van that also becomes a library.”

Mo Kennedy with her B&NES Young Crime Writer first prize certificate at Keynsham Library Second place in the contest went to Harriet Whitmore, 10, with Lois Edwards, 11, in third place. Runners-up were Alice

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Four to fly flag for UK Scouting in US

e are delighted to report that four Keynsham Scouts have been selected to represent UK Scouting at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, in the US, during the summer of 2019. Nathan, James, Lucy and Emma will join two Scouts from Saltford – Austin and Sam – plus Caitlin from Radstock and James from High Littleton in the UK contingent. World Scout Jamborees, like the Olympics, only take place every four years and consist of 10 days of camping and experiencing life with a family from the host country. Next year will see an event hosted jointly by the US, Canada and Mexico with the theme “Unlock a New World” at a purpose-built campsite called the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. This is a 14,000-acre site in West Virginia, complete with the New River Gorge National River for white water rafting.

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and have a longer-term impact on Scouting and beyond. The process starts from day one and already the young people are seeking ways to raise the £3,500 needed to fund their attendance. We are sure that in the coming months you may see opportunities in the community to support them. Please do not be afraid to stop and ask them questions, they are the future of Scouting and will seek to bring back to this community experiences and ideas for the future from what is a truly lifechanging event. If you want to know more or support them, then email scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk

Support the Scouts on a shoot

A fundraising clay pigeon shoot will take place on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, at our Chelwood campsite, just a short drive from Keynsham. Why not get together a group and join the fun while at the same time helping to raise money for the World Scout Jamboree group?

While pre-orders are now closed, the Explorer Scout Plant Sale, the biggest and longest running summer bedding plant sale in Keynsham, will be taking place on Saturday, May 12, at the Scout HQ from 9.30am until 2.30pm. Keynsham in Bloom will also have a stall, so why not come and enter your garden in this year’s competition or find out more about the scarecrows!

St George’s Day Promise Renewal

Nearly 300 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, leaders, supporters and parents packed into Keynsham Scout HQ on Monday, April 23, to renew their Scout Promise, share some of the exciting, adventurous and fun activities they have been doing over the last 12 months and, perhaps best of all, revive a tradition that the group started in 1909 and kept up until the early 1950s – that of eating a St George’s Day cake! As the picture below shows, we are glad we now have a big hall!

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n NEWS Charities and choir unite for vintage fair A group of singers has teamed up with local charity shops to hold a “vintage and preloved” fair. Members of Black Sheep Harmony A Capella Chorus say the event will bring together a host of charities under one roof to sell a select range of donated items. St Peter’s Hospice, the PDSA and the British Heart Foundation are among the charities that will be involved in the fair at Cadbury Heath Hall, Warmley, on Saturday, June 2. Around 20 stall holders will be selling a variety of vintage clothing, decorative china and glassware, kitchenalia, collectibles and more. Refreshments will be available in the Vintage Tea Room, including homemade cakes and sweets, and there will be roving barbershop quartets to provide the entertainment all day. As well as supporting the charities, the event, which runs from 10am to 4pm, will raise funds to help the chorus stage future events.

New inclusive club will turn members into music-makers! A new music club has been launched in Keynsham to give adults with learning difficulties the chance to sing, learn an instrument and perform. Keynsham and District Mencap Society is running weekly Music Man sessions, working with Music Man Project UK, which has already put together two sell-out performances at the London Palladium. The inclusive music club will give members the chance to learn to sing and sign specially written songs and to play instruments and there are plans for the group to perform to the wider community and take part in events in the future. Music Man Project Keynsham will take place on Saturday mornings, from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Queen’s Road

Methodist Centre, Keynsham. Anyone who would like to find out more about Music Man Project Keynsham, or who is interested in joining or becoming a volunteer, can contact Laura Jefferies on

0117 986 5659 or laura@ keynshammencap.org.uk. There is also more online at www.keynshammencap.org.uk/ music-man-project-keynsham and on Facebook at “Music Man Project Keynsham”.

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he third Keynsham Walking Festival was successfully extended to three days, with a themed walk on the Friday evening. This first walk was a joint venture between Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society and Keynsham Walkers are Welcome and attracted 34 participants, who thoroughly enjoyed the talk on the general history of Keynsham town centre. This was also the first of six monthly history walks being organised by the history society, each with a different historical theme. The bad weather took its toll for the rest of the weekend, with the numbers slightly down compared with last year’s success, because of the lower numbers of casual walkers. Again we teamed up with Les Sumners’ Somerdale Ramblers, Helen Richardsons’ AllSeasons Nordic

Walking, Dave Sage and the Avon Wildlife Trust (AWT), and the history society with another themed walk led by Richard Dyson. The Walkers are Welcome also provided leaders for three additional walks, which included a beginners’ walk around the Memorial Park, a 10-mile trek to Compton Dando and onto the Tucking Mill, and a shorter walk to Queen Charlton via Stockwood Vale. The second history walk took in the Saltford of years gone by, with the nature walk incorporating the flora and fauna of Manor Road Community Woodland. The muddy conditions did not deter the walkers, and all seemed to enjoy the experience. The walks were accompanied by a social event in the form of a quiz at the Conservative Club on the Saturday evening. The final event of

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A group of 10 enthusiasts enjoyed a varied and interesting walk around Manor Road Community Woodland on April 8. AWT member Dave Sage, ably assisted by Liz Wintle and Judy Penny, explained something of the history of the site and pointed out key flora and fauna. The woodland (along with Abbot’s Wood near Charlton Road) was planted during the 1990s, as part of a national scheme to surround

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n NEWS ‘Fridge’ scheme to tackle food waste

Organisers at the Keynsham Walking Festival, left; exploring Manor Road Community Woodland, right UK towns and cities with belts of trees, for amenity, recreation and as important wildlife habitats and corridors. Now, more than 20 years on, the metre-high whips have grown into seven-metre-tall trees, which provide shade and shelter for a rich diversity of animals and ground floor plants. The trees are all native to the UK, including flowering cherry, field maple, ash, oak, wayfaring tree, spindle, blackthorn (which was in flower) and hawthorn (in flower in May).

These trees enable ground floor plants to thrive, including cuckoo pint, wild garlic, celandine, violet and, notably, primroses and cowslips, which grow in abundance in some parts of the wood, giving a bright splash of yellows. Plenty of birds were in evidence, including resident robins, blackbirds, blue tits, great tits and song thrushes, as well as recently arrived chiffchaffs and blackcaps in full song, claiming territories and attracting mates. The walk ended with a look at the pond at the

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Dates for the diary

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A group is hoping to drastically cut the amount of food thrown away in the Keynsham area – by sharing it around the community. Members of Chewton Keynsham Eco-Church are investigating the idea of a Community Fridge for the town. The initiative, which has already been introduced in 37 other parts of the country, sees businesses and individuals donate fresh produce that would otherwise be thrown away to the “Fridge” at the end of each day. The food can then be used by anyone in the community. Around 5,000 items a month are donated to Frome’s Community Fridge scheme, which amounts to around 24 tonnes of food saved from the bin each year, says the group. A steering group has now been set up to explore the idea and anyone who would like to know more can find them on Facebook at “Keynsham Community Fridge”.

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Festival offers one amazing week of music Keynsham Music Festival’s festival week – from June 25 to July 1 – promises some real high points this year. For the first time the Festival Opera in the Park will feature a full performance of a classical opera. Perhaps the first full opera performed in Keynsham for a very long time – perhaps the first ever. The performance will take place inside the Top Marquee, fully seated and completely covered and weather proof on Thursday, June 28. Those who attended Opera in the Park last year will already know that The Opera in a Box company know how to perform and present opera. Festival organiser Ric Davison said: “This performance will be one of our festival dreams come true, and we are really hoping that the Keynsham public will support it – opera in Keynsham at a ticket price that everybody should be able to afford.” Another highlight of the

week will be the swing and jive ballroom dance in the park on the Friday night – not exactly the Blackpool Tower Ballroom but as near as we can get! The Thornbury Swing Band made a huge impact last year and their female vocalist Charlie Atterton is, of course, a local performer and veteran of the festival. Both of these events will have bar and food facilities to ensure a real night out. Festival chairman Mike May is particularly grateful to St Monica Trust for their generous

support for these events this year – tied in with which will be a special jazz evening at the Chocolate Quarter on the Wednesday evening of festival week, which is both free and open to the public. The evening will feature three bands of differing jazz styles and will take place in B Block where the usual evening fare will be available. Opera in a Box will be giving a private performance to St Monica residents on the Thursday afternoon before the evening opera. Extending the musical choice for everybody will be a concert of light classical and popular music by Three Rivers on Tuesday, June 26, in The Space. Three Rivers are a female trio of classically trained singers who have made a real impact with their intimate and highly entertaining performances – especially at Bristol Balloon Fiesta last year. Grenville Jones will be

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Zoe Dashfield has had her mum Julie by her side throughout her battle with ovarian cancer – now the two will be tackling a tough obstacle course side by side as they raise money for charity. Zoe, from Saltford, spent her 24th birthday in Bath RUH recovering from an operation to remove what she thought was a cyst – before doctors discovered it was actually a cancerous tumour the size of a melon. She was then given the devastating news that her remaining ovary would need to be removed before she was 30 as there was a high chance it too would become cancerous. Just a year on from her operation, Zoe is now in training for the Race for Life Pretty Muddy obstacle course run at the Downs in Bristol on June 30 to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Speaking about her diagnosis, she said: “After a number of frustrating trips to the GP, where I was told I had IBS, I knew something wasn’t right and having gone through pregnancy tests, had ruled out I wasn’t expecting. “My mum had taken me back to see a different doctor, thankfully, as I wasn’t satisfied they had found what was wrong with me. I had an appointment with another GP and was told a date had been made for me to have a scan. Thankfully, they had got to the bottom of the problem and it revealed I had a cyst which had contained a lot of fluid around it.” At this point Zoe’s stomach was so bloated she had to wear maternity clothes so she was relieved the operation was going ahead – which turned to shock after a biopsy revealed the problem was in fact cancer.

Zoe, who works as a network planner for Western Power, said: “I threw myself back into work and the normality of being at work I think kept me going – but at the same time I knew that I’d lost everything. My future as a single woman and one who may not have children took its toll.” Last year she joined hundreds of other women to take part in a Race for Life event and says she is looking forward to the Pretty Muddy challenge – with her loved ones around her. “I’m so excited to be taking part this year with my mum and sister. It feels we are a team and we can tackle the course together,” she said. “My friends will be joining us and if I can raise awareness of early diagnosis and knowing your own body then I hope to encourage people to contact their GP early if something doesn’t feel right. “I’m determined to do all I can in the fight against cancer. That’s why I’m urging women to take part in Race for Life Pretty Muddy. No matter how much money you raise, it’ll help to fund crucial cancer research to help more people, just like me, survive.” Lisa Sweeting, Cancer Research UK’s Bath event manager, said: “Race for Life events are not competitive and women can complete the Pretty Muddy course at their own pace, climbing, jumping, walking and laughing their way around. “Whether they plan to wade their way through the mud or make a big splash, every muddy step they take will help to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.” Women can find out more and sign up at www.raceforlife.org

n Keynsham Town Football Club is recruiting young players of all abilities to join its summer football sessions and futsal. Limited spaces are available for youngsters who are currently in Year 3 and will be in Year 4

this September. The sessions will provide Level 2 coaching – anyone who is interested can contact Elliot at ejs98@hotmail. co.uk or on 07759 095102 or Rich at richard96864@gmail. com

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n SCAMP presents Mid Life – The Crisis Musical at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £12 from buytickets.at/scamp or from the Saltford Hall booking office.

May 3-June 21

n Learn essential skills to play badminton, eight-session coaching course for adult beginners, 6-7pm at Broadlands Academy, £40 per person. Call 0117 971 6847 or email broadlandsbc@gmail.com

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n Join Saltford Walkers for a ninemile walk at Portbury, meeting at 9am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter.

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n Sunday afternoon tea for those who would like some good company and a chat over a cuppa, Saltford Hall, 2-4pm.

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n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am to 1pm at Market Walk. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk n Big Brekkie Event organised for Christian Aid, 9.30am to 12.20pm. We will be serving breakfast at Keynsham Baptist Church in the High Street. There will also be a tombola stall and cakes and plants. n Join Saltford Walkers for a sixmile walk at Chew Valley, meeting at 9.30am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter. n Saltford Tennis Club is holding an open afternoon from 1pm to 5.30pm. Come and have a free 30-minute taster coaching session.

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Details at www.lta.org.uk/gbtw. n Keynsham Explorer Scouts’ Plant Sale, at Scout HQ, Ashton Way, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Summer bedding plants for sale. n Bath Festivals presents “one-man band” Matthew Lennox, 6.30pm to 8pm, at Temple Street Canteen, Keynsham, tickets £5/£4 from https://bathfestivals.org.uk or 01225 463362. n Broadcaster Henry Normal comes to The Space, in Keynsham, talking about his career and his book A Normal Family – Everyday Adventures with our Autistic Son. Doors 7.15pm for viewing of art by Johnny Normal, performance 8pm. Tickets £12 from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk

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n Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome lead a bluebell walk around Compton Dando and Burnett. Email wrwkeynsham@outlook.com or call 07866 440968. n Bristol East and Kingswood Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 3pm to 4.45pm. n Swing to Brass musical afternoon featuring Bold Brass band and Redmaids High Community Choir, at All Saints Church, Corston, at 4pm. Tickets £6 from Diane on 01225 873643. Proceeds to All Saints and the Alzheimer’s Society. n Christian Aid Service, 6pm, St John’s Church, Keynsham. All denominations welcome.

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n Saltford Computer Cafe, Saltford

Hall, 10am to noon. Get help to use your PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Admission £4, including tea or coffee and biscuits.

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n Bath Festivals presents Rhyme and Reason poetry open mic night, 6.30pm to 8pm, at Temple Street Canteen, Keynsham, tickets £4/£3 from https://bathfestivals.org.uk or 01225 463362.

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n Rotary Club of Keynsham hosts its annual Grand Plant Sale at the Fear Hall, High Street, doors open 8.30am, free entry. Refreshments, book stall, proceeds to Bristol Heart Institute and other Rotary charities. n Join Saltford Walkers for a two- to three-mile walk at Siston Common, meeting at 9.30am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter. n Jumble sale hosted by the Royal British Legion Women’s Section, 10am to noon, upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. Entry 20p. All welcome. Why not come along and pick up a bargain! n Keynsham and District Mencap Society Royal Wedding Party and Fete, Keynsham Scout HQ, Ashton Way, noon to 4pm. All welcome – free event, donations welcome. n Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group visit Dolebury Warren in the Spring with ecology expert Rupert Higgins, 1pm minibus from Wellsway School or meet at the reserve at 2pm. Minibus £4. For details, call Liz on 0117 909 9667. n Quiz night in aid of Saltford Community Association and Saltford Tennis Club, 7.30pm, at Saltford Hall. Tickets £6 per head, to include a curry. Teams of up to six, which can be arranged on the night. Tickets from Saltford Hall booking office at events@ saltfordhall.co.uk or 01225 874081.

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n Join Keith Norton of the Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society for a guided history walk around the town with the focus on its ecclesiastical life. Meet by the café in the Memorial Park for a start at 2.30pm. No charge. n All-Age Service at St Francis

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Regular events Please inform us if there are any changes to your regular event, such as cancellation or changes in time, venue or contact details. Church, Warwick Road, Keynsham. 3.30pm, followed by food and a chance to talk. n Join Saltford Wombles’ monthly litter-pick, meeting in the car park of the Bird In Hand. If you have litter-pickers and gloves, please do bring them, but if not we can provide. For more details, contact Julie Sampson at juliebsampson@ gmail.com or call 07807 671267. n Churches Together host an event at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, 2pm to 4pm.

May 25

n Bath Festivals presents travelogue writer Nick Hall at Temple Street Canteen, Keynsham, 6pm to 8pm, tickets £5/£4 from https://bathfestivals.org.uk or 01225 463362. n Saltford Community Cinema screens Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG) at Saltford Hall. Doors at 6.45pm, film screening from 7.30pm. A fully licensed bar will be available along with ice cream.

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n An evening with local band 3D in aid of Saltford Post Office/ Library and Saltford Community Association, at Saltford Hall, doors 7pm. Tickets £12 to include chilli con carne and a pudding. Book at Saltford Hall on 01225 874081 (am only) or events@saltfordhall.co.uk

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n Antiques and collectors fair,

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Saltford Hall, 10am to 3pm. Admission £1, refreshments available from the SCA cafe.

n Pilates for backs, 5.45pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415.

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n Cardio Fit, high energy aerobics, St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford, 7.40pm. Call 07903 367887 to book a class.

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

Monday

n Free gentle 30-minute walk for over 55s. Meet outside Keynsham Methodist Church, 10am, for a gentle walk followed by refreshments. Suitable for those that haven’t exercised in a while! Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission free for members or £4 for visitors. n A new WI for Saltford. Come and find out what WI can offer. Enjoy friendship, activities, talks outings and much more. We look forward to meeting you on the third Monday of the month at 10am in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall. Call Maureen on 0117 937 4108. n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 5-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Dave Vickery on 0117 986 8331. n Fitness classes, 9.30am, Fear Hall, for all ages and abilities, 18-80, especially good for those returning to exercise. Choose your own level. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. (Prices from £3.27) n Art class at 10am to noon in the Fear Hall, Keynsham, alternate Mondays. Small friendly group, all abilities, with experienced teacher. £5.50 per session. Call 07784 839781 for more information.

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

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 10am to noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets at 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham

Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasionalspeakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/ demonstrators a year. Come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

Tuesday

n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions are free. n Age UK B&NES hosts Tai Chi at Victoria Methodist Church, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £4. To join, contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Age UK B&NES Cook & Eat sessions (alternate weeks when running), 10.30am to 12.30pm, Community at 67, Queens Road, £5 per session. Contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email Turn to Page 36

n Keynsham Creative Writers meet at Keynsham Baptist Church on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. For more information contact George on 0117 914 8654 or george. liddell@blueyonder.co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham

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l From Page 35 active@ageukbanes.co.uk for dates. n Keynsham Writers is a small, friendly support group for people who have day jobs. We’re open to any type of writing, but particularly novelists serious about one day getting published. Generally the group meets on Tuesdays, sometimes other days for “quiet writing”. For the latest dates and times, we encourage members to check the Keynsham Writers Facebook page. Location is Bonzo Lounge, usually to the left of the bar unless otherwise stated. n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.30am to 12.15pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Age UK B&NES Book Club Meets on the last Tuesday of the month,10am to 11.30am at Keynsham Library, donation £3. Details from Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High

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Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for more details. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over-65s, 1011am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Just drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee

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mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. 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 details, 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 goes on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice.

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Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be 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.

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n Short mat bowling at Wellsway School sports centre, 7pm to 10pm. All year round, everyone welcome. First three sessions are free. n Move It or Lose It exercise classes, run by Age UK B&NES and led by physical training instructor Mike Spiring, at Keynsham Scout HQ, Ashton Way, £4. To join contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Fitness classes, 10am at the Fear Hall, for all ages, 18-80 (concessions for over 60s). Especially good for those with exercise referral issues and those returning to exercise. Drop-in £6. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, variable programme, often leaving around 10am. Cost is £18 per year, which allows you to go out with any of the walking groups in the area. Contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk for details. n Pilates for backs, 12.15pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Improvers yoga for stress relief, 9.40am at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Cardio Fit, high energy aerobics, St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford, 9.15am. Call 07903 367887 to book a class. n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook.

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12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@ choirjam.co.uk or visit www. choirjam.co.uk n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby.

n 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 The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 to find out more.

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meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.

Thursday

n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. n Walking football for over-50s is back after the winter break, 8-9pm, AJN Stadium, Keynsham. Call Martin on 07754 543719 for information. n Improvers yoga for stress relief, 7.10pm, St Francis Hall, Keynsham. Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Music For The Mind at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 10.30am to noon. Free entry. Open to all who have been diagnosed with dementia, with a carer if needed. Details from Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance on 0117 983 7923. n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. Contact Joan on 01761453169. n Come and listen to stories and rhymes for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air

and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co. uk n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304. n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Frances on 01225 873773. 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 Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side and dance West Country Stave Dances and l Turn to Page 38

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Friday n Fitness classes, 9.30am at the Fear Hall, for all ages and abilities, 18-80, especially good for those returning to exercise. Choose your own level. Bring a smile and comfy clothes. (Prices from £3.27) n Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group hosts Winter Talks on the second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, under-16s £1. Members and non-members of AWT welcome. Refreshments, sales of secondhand books, bird food, seasonal items. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little

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slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information on the sessions, contact Hilary on 01225 874791. 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. Call Abby on 01761 470006. 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

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(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. 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.

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n Free Turn Up and Play Football Sessions for children aged between five and 16 with physical, sensory and learning difficulties, 9am to10am at Keynsham Town FC. Contact Martin for more details on 07754 543719. n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com for more information. 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

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us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Follow us on Twitter @ keynshamwltdo.

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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 Family yoga with Sandhya 10.30am at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. www. yogakeynsham.com 07789 880 415 n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210.

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THE BIG PICTURE Film review with Harrison Thorne

Classic game gets modern movie makeover Tomb Raider (12A) t’s been 17 years since Angelina Jolie starred in the movie adaptation of the classic video game Tomb Raider, released to widespread critical panning and then quickly forgotten about. And now here we are with a new film which adapts the drastically different 2013 Tomb Raider game, this time starring Academy Award-winner Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, a young woman who gets stranded on a farflung island while searching for her father, played by Dominic West. As low as the bar is set I do believe that this is the best gameto-film adaptation ever made because they at least get some things right. Vikander brings a vulnerability yet toughness to the role (doing most of her own stunts), West is appropriately fatherly and loving, the action set-pieces are high octane and exciting and the story follows the

game closely enough, giving the narrative a sense of familiarity and faithfulness. As with any other video game adaptation there are negatives to be highlighted. The game is set at nearly 10 hours long and so the film had to cut down the story to one fifth of that, making parts feel rushed and glossed over. The villain is as generic as they come and some of the green-screen can be a little ropey at times. In conclusion, fans of the game will be able to get a good amount of enjoyment out of this movie, casual moviegoers on the other hand will vary. Vikander is on top form and the action is well shot and choreographed, making for a fun popcorn flick, but those who want a little more substance in their action films may want to look elsewhere.  3/5

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er sale by Ros Anstey After the last four years’ success, teas will again be served in St Mary’s Church in Compton Dando every Sunday this summer between 2pm and 5pm, including bank holiday Mondays. The teas begin on Sunday and Monday, May 27 and 28, and will run up to and include Monday, August 27. One of the organisers, Jenny Davis, said “This year we are doing a different theme every month consisting of a table-top exhibition. “Come along Sunday, May

27, or the Bank Holiday Monday, when the theme for May and June teas will be suffragettes, as it is 100 years since women got the vote. You will also be able to find out more about the themes we plan to feature, and their dates, while enjoying tea and cake. “We will be serving tea and homemade cake, and sometimes cream teas. Everyone makes their own cakes so it will be different each week.” Profits from the initiative will again go to church funds.

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LETTERS Young would bring balance to politics Votes at 16 is an issue that has been discussed for many years. No one can deny that this will have a massive impact on how our politics work. The most important reason why we need votes at 16 is the votes cast effect the younger population much more than older generations. For example, many of those who voted leave during the Brexit vote were the older generations; furthermore studies show that if 16-yearolds were allowed the vote, the final decision may have been to stay in the EU. If we were given the option to advocate our views, that would create a fairer, balanced opinion in our politics nationwide. In the Scottish Referendum, 16-year-olds were allowed to vote. This persuaded over 100,000 16- to 17-year-olds to express their views. If this has been done in Scotland, I see no reason why we cannot have the right to vote in England. Allowing our votes at 16 would encourage more political action within the younger generations. For many years the UK has struggled to successfully influence young people to join in politics; to introduce a reduced age limit would inspire more of us to become involved. Some people may feel that 16- and 17-year-olds are lacking experience or knowledge and therefore should not vote. But 954,766 students took part in the Make Your Mark vote during September 2017. This proves the capability of young people to vote on something that matters to them. During the 2017 vote, 101,041 young people highlighted “Votes at 16” as the issue they felt most passionate about. This illustrates that young people are craving to have their opinion heard. In conclusion, I believe that 16- and 17-year-olds should be given the right to vote with immediate effect because it will provide a wider opinion base; it will form stronger links between the generations as well as getting younger people more engaged, involved and interested in

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Spring clean collects 80 sack of rubbish

A mass litter pick saw teams of volunteers remove 80 sacksworth of rubbish from streets and public spaces around Keynsham. Teams of volunteers joined the two-hour spring clean organised by Keynsham Wombles, setting off from spots including the Lock Keeper pub, Dapps Hill, the Park Road and Dunster Road junction and Keynsham Allotments. As a reward, the volunteers were treated to tea and cake at Keynsham Bowls Club, with over 60 people joining the Wombles after their litter-picking efforts. Keynsham Beavers reported that they had found much less litter on their patch along Stoney Lane and the river than in previous years – but they did recover more broken plastic sledges than they were able to carry. Thanking everyone who took part in the event at the end of March, Chief Womble Erica Davies said: “The group down by the Lock Keeper pub found more

Bags collected from the riverbanks near the Lock Keeper pub, above; right, the Beavers found many abandoned plastic sledges dog poo bags than you would have believed possible, plus the usual bottles and cans and we always find at least one TV set! A lot of litter in that area comes from people throwing it out of their cars as they drive along the Willsbridge Road and when you start looking the quantities are

quite bewildering and far beyond the capacity of our volunteers to clear completely.” Wombles members were back out again on April 29 to tackle the areas around St Francis Church – with volunteers from Churches Together – and the playground in the Meadows.

The next big date for the diary is Keynsham Music Festival, when the Wombles will be litter-picking and recycling as much as they can from June 30 to July 2 as thousands of music lovers head to the town. Erica said more volunteers would be very welcome and added: “This is always a really fun event and gives us our highest profile in the town over the whole year – plus the money which is donated to our work for doing this can be used for any equipment we need during the year. “We work in two-hour shifts, which gives plenty of time to enjoy all the other events.” To find out more, email womble@transitionkeynsham. org or call 07713 417974.

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BACK TO NATURE with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group

Up with the lark for Dawn Chorus outing

he summer season got off to a flying start for Avon Wildlife Trust’s Keynsham group with a busy and varied April schedule, writes chairman Dave Sage. The first event was the final talk of the winter season, given by Len Clark. He took more than 40 members on an illustrated “odyssey” of the birding hotspots of Spain, including the Pyrenees, Extremadura and the Gibraltar straits, the latter a crucial migration bottleneck between Europe and North Africa. He showed us great photos of griffon and Egyptian vultures, Spanish imperial eagles, wallcreepers and bluethroats, to name just a few! Before this talk, I gave a summary of the group’s year, including talks on swifts and sharks, and walks on the Mendips, at Chew Valley Lake, Bristol Downs, and Folly Farm near Bishop Sutton. Kathy Farrell then outlined the group’s financial success;

Up with the lark (and wrens and robins) for the Dawn Chorus an unprecedented £1,900 was forwarded to the trust to aid its vital conservation work. The second event started at 4.30am on a beautiful Sunday morning at Saltford Shallows; I was joined for the annual Dawn Chorus by 18 insomniacs – the youngest just nine years old. A mixture of new and existing members enjoyed hearing the birds start singing in a typical chronological sequence (robins followed by blackbirds,

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was the Keynsham Bioblitz, a detailed survey of the wildlife found at four sites in and around Keynsham, carried out on the final Saturday of the month. This included pond dipping in Keynsham Memorial Park and Manor Road Community Woodland, as well as surveys at St Keyna Primary School and the “humpty-dumps”, a wildflower meadow near Durley Lane. A large range of plants, birds and invertebrates was found, highlighting the biodiversity of the area. The Bioblitz formed part of the City Nature Challenge, a global event involving 65 cities, including Bristol and Bath, on five continents. The rest of the summer includes walks to Dolebury Warren on the Mendips, Lower Woods near Wickwar, and Woodchester Mansion near Stroud, a haven for greater and lesser horseshoe bats. Contact Liz Wintle on 0117 909 9667 for more details.

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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Tales of Lundy

The society’s season of evening meetings ended on a high with a full hall enjoying an entertaining and informative talk on the Isle of Lundy. Andre Coutanche, who has been an active member of the Lundy Field Society for many years, showed a variety of photos as he described the personalities and lives of members of the Harman family, who owned the island from 1925 to 1968. Businessman Martin Coles Harman saw himself as king of Lundy and behaved as though it was not part of the UK. He issued his own stamps, which are still used, but fell foul of the law when he had coins – denominated in “puffins” – minted with his own head on, instead of the sovereign’s. Specimens of both stamps and coins were kindly loaned to the society for evening. The talk concluded with a film made at Bristol University, which interwove modern scenes and archive footage taken between the wars.

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It is always exciting to discover new aspects of Keynsham’s past and our attention has recently been drawn to one of the town’s sons who seems to have been forgotten. Louis Felix Henri Audcent, known as Henri, was born in June 1875 on Dapps Lane, Dapps Hill in a house then known as Chambord Cottage. His parents had emigrated from France and were married in Taunton in 1874. They were keen to retain their French identity and Henri’s birth was registered with the French Consulate as well as the local registrar, so giving him dual British and French nationality.

The former Chambord Cottage as it is today, left; a puffin, emblem of the Isle of Lundy, above Henri’s early life was difficult. He did not live in Keynsham for long, as the family moved to St Andrew’s in Bristol when he was three. In the next three years, both his parents died, so Henri went to live with his grandparents in Taunton, returning to Bristol at the age of 12. He soon showed great aptitude in science; at 16 he was one of the very first to be awarded a free studentship by the City of Bristol to attend University College, Bristol. Unfortunately, Henri was unable to complete his university education, as shortly before his final exams he suffered a nervous breakdown brought on by overwork. Without a degree, but with an excellent grasp of the French language and a love of the natural sciences, Henri embarked on a teaching career in 1895. He taught

at schools around the country, before returning to Bristol in 1907 with a post at Fairfield Secondary School in Montpelier. Appointed to teach French, he would later teach botany and biology as well; one of his pupils was a certain Archie Leach who went on to earn fame as Cary Grant! In 1910, he married Henriette, from St Cloud near Paris, and they had three children. Staying at Fairfield Grammar for 31 years Henri became an admired and much-loved member of staff. Up to this point, his life had been unremarkable. He now had the opportunity to pursue his interest in biology, first as a botanist but soon moving to entomology (the study of insects). The many different species and the classification of them became his passion, and Henri’s life’s work was to become the order Diptera, which

are insects such as such as flies, mosquitoes and midges. Often, the different species can only be distinguished under a microscope. This field of work had been little studied in the 1920s; Henri set about remedying the situation with enthusiasm and wrote numerous scientific papers. Over the next 35 years he built up a collection, now in Bristol City Museum, of over 3,000 species of fly, which he collected on numerous field trips around Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Henri died in Clevedon in February 1951. His achievements were recognised by other entomologists subsequently by the naming of several species after him. (The information above is from a biography by Geoffrey Audcent)

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Hockey club remembers Jo with festival A sports festival with a difference was held in memory of a muchmissed member of Keynsham Hockey Club. The inaugural Jo Bush Memorial Walking Hockey Festival on Sunday, April 15, saw people of all ages and abilities grab their sticks and head out onto the pitch for a series of short, fun matches. Keynsham Hockey Club members formed five squads for the day and were joined by friends, families and teams that had travelled from as far afield as the Midlands and Corsham. A spokesperson for the club said: “The spirit of the day was about having fun, connecting with old and new friends and enjoying the game at a different pace. For anyone who has yet to experience a walking sport, it is surprisingly difficult not to run and the resulting walking ‘styles’ can be, shall I say, ‘interesting’!”

The day was organised in memory of Jo Bush, who held many positions at the club, including chair. Refreshments were served from a pop-up café, along with cakes made by club members and fruit donated by Tesco, while a raffle was held with prizes from Harvem, Giles Sports and Doug Hillard Sports. The event raised £271 for Dorothy House Hospice Care, the charity chosen by Jo’s family. The walking hockey tournament was won by Bromsgrove No1, with Keynsham 5s second

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and JOFs – a team made up of some of Jo’s former teammates – in third place. The spokesperson added: “This event simply could not have happened without the support of so many of our Keynsham Hockey Club members. We had a team of umpires who gave up their whole day, players involved in our local Scout movement put up event shelters for us and set up a PA system and music. Some younger club members sold raffle tickets, acted as subs and lots of family members made rolls and

cakes, donated tea, coffee, milk and more. “The list of help people gave is endless, but it shows with some concerted group effort some great things can be achieved.” Keynsham Hockey Club will be holding regular walking hockey training sessions, with more information available at www. keynshamhockey.club Anyone interested in joining next year’s festival can email walkinghockey@keynshamhockey.club l Sport: Page 55

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A photo of the original image painted in 1728 of what is now the Jolly Sailor pub on the River Avon at Saltford

Historic river scene returns to village pub An historic image depicting a busy 18th-century scene on the River Avon at Saltford is returning to the pub where it hung on the wall for more than 250 years. The painting was displayed over the fireplace in the Jolly Sailor until 1993, when it was sold at auction by Christie’s for £8,500. But now the original artwork has been traced by chair of Saltford Environment Group Phil Harding, as part of the group’s history project. Mr Harding got permission from its owner to visit and photograph the painting in high resolution, which is now being turned into a five-foot-wide print to be put on public display once more. Dating back to 1728, the painting is believed to be the oldest depicting Saltford and shows the Jolly Sailor itself when it was the mill owner’s house. Believed

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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Fiction (Audio Book)

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Set in 1946 and set out in a series of letters, this very popular book has just been made into a film starring Lily James as the main character, author Juliet Ashton. Juliet receives a letter from a complete stranger from Guernsey after finding her name inside a book. So begins a friendship through their letters and she is drawn into his world on the small island of Guernsey. She finds out about the eccentric world of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, born out of being used as a cover during the German occupation. She reads their stories during that difficult time and so decides to visit them, a meeting that will change her life forever. This audio book is read by Charlie Norfolk and is a charming, heart-warming story. The author has created brilliant, eccentric cast of characters who survived the deprivation, temptations and fear of being under enemy occupation. This book is always very popular in the library and will be even more so after the highly rated film.

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Up with the Lark by Joan Bomford Up with the Lark is my choice of outstanding read for the month and is by Joan Bomford – winner of the Countryfile farming hero award 2015. This is Joan’s wonderful account of her full life story, ongoing. She

always wanted to follow her father in his farming life, always wearing a tie (like her father), pestering him to let her help. As an eightyear-old she was the first in the family to drive a tractor. No job was ever too tough for her. Now in her eighties, she is still active, driving tractors, feeding the farm’s beef cattle and horses and still giving riding lessons. Told with the warmth and wit of a born storyteller, this is farmer Joan’s fast-moving account of a lifelong love affair with the land and the people who work on it. Reviewed, with thanks, by Keynsham Library customer John Taylor Only Pack What You Can Carry by Janice Holly Booth The subtitle of this book is “my path to inner strength, confidence and true selfknowledge”. Written in a lively style and published through National Geographic it is more of a travel guide than a self-help book. The author describes her travel adventures, from horseback riding in Costa Rica to hiking alone in the foggy forests of Northern California. However, she does outline four key states of “being and doing” that helped her through her adventures. This is a great read for both the novice and the seasoned lone traveller.

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The Reason I Jump by Niaoki Higashida The Reason I Jump is a beautifully written book. The author, surprisingly, wrote it when he was 13 and it opens your eyes to the world of autism. The Reason I Jump is almost like a guide to the challenges of autism. It really shows you how similar those diagnosed as autistic are to those who are not. It is a true treasure of a book. I would recommend it to anyone who would like a deeper insight into autism. It is a truly eyeopening novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Reviewed by regular reviewer Erin Conlon, age 11 The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Stephen King’s The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is one of his many amazing novels. It is definitely not among his scariest, but is thrilling, as Trish battles to survive in the darkness of the forest. But she is not quite as alone as she thinks. I thought this book was truly awesome. I was captivated by its uniqueness: all centred around the change in perspective when you are alone and afraid. Reviewed by regular reviewer Erin Conlon, age 11

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There are a number of books in the

children’s area in Keynsham Library that are labelled “My Story”. These books foster a love of both history and fiction by providing fictional stories in a solidly historical setting. One of these is: Pyramid of Secrets by Jim Eldridge (My Story Series) It is 2517 BC and 12-year-old Nebka lives in Egypt, working the fields for his miserable Uncle Minkaf. He misses his father, who died when Nebka was just six years old. The Nile floods and Nebka and his uncle are forced to leave their flooded fields to build the pyramid of Khafre for the Pharaoh. Here, Nebka meets a prisoner who claims to be the rightful heir to the throne and he is soon drawn into the mystery. Other books in the My Story series include topics on the Vikings, the Romans, the Plague, the Blitz and the trenches.

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l Please note that Keynsham Library will be closed on Monday, May 7, and Monday, May 28, due to the bank holidays. l Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce and Rhyme, now every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1: 10am to 10.30am, Session 2: 11am to 11.30am. l Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term-time at Keynsham Library from 10am to 10.30am.

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Monthly Parkinson’s group is growing Alan Hale, left, receives a cheque from Rotary’s Norman James

Rotary Club hands £1,000 to Alliance

Fundraisers from the Rotary Club of Keynsham have presented a local dementia charity with £1,000. The sum was raised at a concert held at St John’s Church in Keynsham in December and has now been presented to Alan Hale, chair of the Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance (KDAA), by club president Norman James at one of the group’s Memory Cafes. KDAA aims to make Keynsham and Saltford more “dementia

Organisers say numbers are steadily increasing at monthly coffee mornings held in Keynsham for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Last month’s meeting, at the Talbot on Bath Hill, saw the group welcome Bristol tour guide Steve Spear, who shared stories of John Cabot’s exploits in the 15th century. A spokesperson said: “The atmosphere is friendly and lively, and offers a chance to circulate and meet others whose faces are becoming more familiar. Steve is a talented speaker, and with a good sense of humour made sure he had our full attention.” The group’s meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the

month at the Talbot Inn from 10.30am to noon. Parkinson’s patients, their helpers and people who want to find out more and become part of the Parkinson’s UK Bath and District branch are all welcome. The branch carries out fundraising and organises lunches, bowls, gentle exercise, dance and yoga. It also holds a monthly meeting with speakers, raffles and the chance to chat on the third Saturday of the month at the Foxhill Community Centre, Hawthorn Grove, Bath. To find out more, contact Hazel Mitchell on 0117 3360476.

Clarification In Issue 73 of Keynshamvoice, we included an article on the sale of knitted Easter chicks for charity. To clarify, Keynsham Girlguiding was one of a large number of local groups and individuals who contributed knitted chicks to be sold in aid of Children’s Hospice South West this Easter. The initiative has been running for around 18 years and last year raised more than

£3,700 for the cause, said co-ordinator Margaret Thompson. Mrs Thompson added that this year the chicks had brought in well over £2,000 for CHSW, with more proceeds still to be added to the final total. She said: “It started with just a small number of people knitting but has snowballed to where we have 30 or 40 people knitting the chicks each year. It’s a lot of work to be done but is so worthwhile for a great cause.” The misunderstanding was on our part and Keynshamvoice is happy to provide clarification.

One-day ‘kilo sale’ Book lovers can hunt for rare titles and hidden gems when Somerset’s Bookbarn International opens its warehouse for a one-day “Kilo Sale”. Customers will be invited to take first pick of the thousands of stored books before they are sorted for the shelves and then pay for them by weight rather than per copy. The Kilo Sale will be held at Bookbarn International in Hallatrow on Monday, May 7.

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH with Sarah Seymour, children’s, family and youth worker at Keynsham Methodist Church

family member recently said to me: “Relationships are like everything else in society these days, if it breaks you just throw it away.” And how true is this? Relationships are hard and they are messy and they definitely take work. But so often it is easier just to give up and move on, like we might do if we get a hole in an item of clothing or our phone battery doesn’t last as long as we might

like. Or we just get bored with something and decide we want something new. We forget that to make relationships last we have to invest time, patience and sometimes space after a heated argument. We need to remember to communicate; to talk and to listen equally. It won’t always be plain sailing, everyone has their ups and downs, their problems they need to work through and this takes time, dedication, respect and love. The deepest relationships will stand the test of time – stronger for having weathered the storms of life together. This made me think of the most perfect relationship I believe you can have – with God. The one person who I believe is there

always, whatever is going on, the one person who can listen without judgement, the one person who forgives all wrong things you have done. But just as you need to invest in relationships with people, so you also need to invest in your relationship with God. Spend time talking to Him, and give space to listen to His reply. It won’t always come as you expect but I believe if you are open to God’s voice, you will find it in the unexpected – a comment someone makes to you, something you see or read, a feeling within your heart, a change of circumstance, an opportunity opening up in front of you. Don’t give up on Him because He will never give up on you. He is always ready to listen.

Keynsham Churches Together is hosting two events to support Christian Aid Week, alongside the annual envelope collection from May 13 to 20. Breakfast is being served at Keynsham Baptist Church in the High Street between 9.30am and 12.20pm on Saturday, May 12, with a tombola stall and cakes and plants for sale. The following evening on, May 13, there will be a Christian Aid service at St John’s Church from 6pm. Last year the Keynsham community donated £7,308 to the cause, which supports people of all faiths and none living in poverty in more than 60 countries. Anyone who would like to get involved locally can call Shirley Sheppard on 0117 986 3723.

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in the Keynsham and surrounding area. Working in a friendly, positive team environment contributes to supporting your main job role as a carer, giving day-to-day enjoyment of a dignified and fulfilling life to clients within their own home environment. Your desire to work in care is essential, full training will be giving and excelling to achieve a level 2,3 or 4 in a NVQ will be offered. As a company we offer competitive rates of pay (based on experience) • Support with mandatory and diploma qualification • Free DBS and Uniforms provided • Contribution pension scheme • Contributed mileage provided • Great communication skills within the team and management As the role of Healthcare Worker you will need to be able to access the community and surrounding area’s (car driver) and deliver the highest of person centred care whilst respecting client’s independence and choice. Looking at the diversity of each client and their needs to ensure everybody can participate and support recreational activities within their own For care andAssupport community. a carer there is nothing more rewarding than knowing you that’s compassionate, have fulfilled and made a difference to one person’s outlook offering ﬂexible and thatlaughter, support and compassionship. respects an For more information individual’s needsabout and Goldcare Professionals please visit our webpage. Ifwishes, you would like to apply contact Julie for an application form please telephone or pop into at the Goldcare office, we would be happy to discuss any further enquiries with you. Goldcare Professionals 1 Temple Court, Keynsham, BS31 1HA Tel : 0117 986 6140 Julie@goldcareprofessionals.co.uk For more info please visit: www.goldcareprofessionals.com

Keynsham & District Mencap Society Providing social and leisure opportunities for children and adults with learning disabilities Part Time Play Leader required to organise activities and run our after school social club for disabled children.

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Tuesday/Thursday evening during term time Weekly Social Hours: Clubs 5.30pm – 7.30pm Sports and Fitness Plus paid preparation time per week, flexible to suit. Providing social and leisure opportunities for children and Day Trips Holidays Activities £10.71 hour

adults with learning disabilities Minimum 2 years experience of working with children with Additional Needs.

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We also have opportunities for people to join us as a volunteer, for only a couple of hours on a weekday evening or Saturday morning. We also have opportunities for people to join us as a volunteer, for only a Volunteers of on allaages andevening backgrounds welcome. couple of hours weekday or Saturday morning. Volunteers ofnecessary, all ages andjust backgrounds welcome. No experience a positive attitude! No experience necessary, just a positive attitude! For more information about joining one of our clubs or becoming a volunteer go to For more information about joining one of our clubs or becoming a volunteer go to www.keynshammencap.org.uk www.keynshammencap.org.uk

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SPORT

Rollercoaster ride puts Ks in third spot KEYNSHAM TOWN FC Man of the Match Craig Wilson receives his bottle of bubbly from mascot George Hopes and his family

News from the Crown Field It has been an amazing rollercoaster ride for Keynsham Town FC since Easter in the Toolstation Western League Division One, writes our correspondent. However, after a run of five successive wins since Easter, two draws in their last two games have seen the Ks almost definitely finish in third place at the time of going to press. Good Friday saw a bumper crowd of 217 brave the miserable weather to see Keynsham overcome local rivals Oldland Abbotonians 4-1. First-half goals from Ben Bament, Craig Wilson and Matt Brown put the Ks in control and despite the visitors pulling a goal back after the break, Brown finished things off in the last minute. A week later saw another team put to the sword at Crown Fields, as Calne Town were thrashed 5-1. Again the Ks were 3-0 to the good at half-time, with goals from Matt Long and a brace from Ben Bament, who went on to complete his hat-trick in the 70th minute. Substitute Kyle Box then added another after 87 minutes to send the home fans home with a smile on their faces. Next up was a midweek visit to Corsham Town on a cold April evening, which saw Keynsham come home with three more crucial points. After a tight goalless first half, Harley Purnell’s corner was helped into the net by Corsham’s keeper on 49 minutes. Ten minutes later, left back Nathan Curnock scored his first goal of the season with a great finish with his right foot. A late goal for the hosts led to an anxious last few minutes, but the Ks closed the game out to win 2-1. Keynsham’s first visit to another local rival, Bristol Telephones, saw them return

from Stockwood with a thumping 5-0 victory. Ban Bament scored after three minutes, before a Matt Brown brace put the Ks firmly in control by half-time. A rare Scott Saunders header made it 4-0 after the break, before Craig Wilson rounded things off with the goal of the game, thundering home a volley from 18 yards, which nearly broke the net. Welton Rovers then visited Crown Fields, but they could not cope with the Keynsham goal machine as the Ks won 4-0. Another great crowd of 159 saw an early Matt Brown effort settle any Keynsham nerves, but that was all they could muster in the first half. However, in the first 10 minutes of the second period, another Craig Wilson wondergoal from 30 yards was followed by the Welton keeper helping Harley Purnell’s shot over the line. Substitute Adey Harvey then headed home from a corner to give the scoreline a more convincing air. However, the following Tuesday night proved pivotal in the Ks’ season, as in driving wind and rain they let a two-goal lead slip at Radstock Town. It couldn’t have started better, with a typical Matt Brown poacher’s goal and a precision header from Matt Long in the first eight minutes. But the hosts roared back with two goals in the space of three minutes to level things up at half-time. The game could have gone either way in the second half, with Ben Bament coming the closest for Keynsham with a shot that hit the underside of the crossbar before bouncing into the grateful keeper’s arms. A 2-2 draw therefore left the Ks’ fate out of their own hands.

Another great Crown Fields attendance of 178 turned up for the last home game of the season, but the majority were in for an afternoon of disappointment, as Chippenham Park came from behind twice to snatch a 3-3 draw. The Ks were off their game in the first half, trailing for most of it until Matt Long popped up two minutes before the break to finish off a great flowing move. In a crazy second half, a wonderful strike from Nathan Curnock put Keynsham in front, only for the visitors to equalise immediately with a long-range effort that sailed over Ks keeper Matt Dunk’s head. Ben Bament restored the Ks’ lead after another great move, but again Chippenham restored parity almost immediately with a superb drive from 25 yards. The Ks threw the kitchen sink at the visitors’ goal, but they couldn’t fashion a winner. That result gifted Roman Glass St George promotion, and left Westbury United needing only one point from their last two games to join them in the Premier Division next season. This season has been a recordbreaking one for the Ks, with all four of their senior teams doing brilliantly in their respective divisions. The First Team have smashed their Western League goals record with an unbelievable 117 in the onion bag, and have also surpassed their best-ever points haul, standing on 89 points with one game to go. The attendances at Crown Fields are higher than ever before, with a League average gate of 126 being higher than most Premier Division teams. The A Team has finished second in the Bristol

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Girls storm season with unbeaten run Having finished third in the U14’s league the

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Having finished third in the was a 1-0 away win at Bradley into the top two and topple reigning U14s breaking league the previous season Stoke – one of our bogey teams (2016/17), we set ambitious on a bone-hard pitch in January. Westbury, never ever planschampions to improve on this position, which In arcticwe’d conditions, it wasn’t whichbeaten... meant breaking into the the cavalier style of football that top two and toppling reigning had seen them rip other teams A young group girls having played champions Westbury, whoof we’d apart, butnever nonetheless an equally never beaten... important victory. football were assembled 5Theyears previously, A young group of girls team have scored more who had never played football than 125 goals (including cup finishing second from bottom in their debut were assembled five years ago, games), conceding only 13, season, there was an defence, a finishing secondbut fromeven bottomthen, in with an unbelievable their inevitability debut season. Butof even then midfield full of energy, undoubted potential thatclass theand there was a sense of undoubted guile, and a devastating attack, coaches potential that therecognized. coaches with goals being shared around recognised. the whole team. Come 2017/18, inalso dramatic Come 2017/18, and this this was was realized The girls are looking to realised in dramatic fashion, conquer further afield, and a fashion, where this same group with some when the same group of girls – fantastic 4-0 away win recently key additions the summer, flourished with some key additionsover over the at Bristol Girls Football League summer – flourished and grew U16s table-toppers Hutton has and grew in stature beyond all recognition, in stature beyond all recognition. set up an U16 Somerset County The season culminated in Shield Final against Bishops culminating in winning the league at fierce Keynsham U15s winning the Lydeard to be played at Wells Keynsham U15s Girls and their coaching team local rivals league at fierce local Frys rivals with Frys a 5-3 City victory. on Sunday, May 6, at with aWith 5-3 victory. one match to play5.30pm. last Friday against Whitchurch the girls can won again 5-0 to go a whole league With one match to play Keynsham will be playing a on Friday, April 20, against year up in an U16 competition on season unbeaten and with a 100% record…..! Whitchurch the girls won again, this occasion. Let’s hope they can 5-0, to go a whole league season go one better than last year when unbeaten with level a 100 per centis admirable, they were but finalists against very football has resulted in away teams parents, sending in At any that some ofathe record! good Yeovil U14s side. The team club, withhas a generous appreciation of the football they have witnessed against their own Atletters any levelto thatthe is admirable, also been invited to play a but some of the football has Welsh select side, representing side! resulted in away teams’ parents England girls’ clubs. sending lettersmemorable to the club in matches Well done, girls… Some included the two against Westbury 4-2 away and 6-2 home, but one of the FULL SERVICE FACILITIES INCL appreciation of the football they TECH-2 & 9-5 wastheir a 1-0 teams on a bone hard pitch in January, in have toughest witnessed against ownaway win at Bradley Stoke one of our bogey SECURITY DIGITAL FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT side! arctic conditions, where the Share your sporting girls won a in a different way to the cavalier style of football that had seen & MOT FACILITIES Some memorable matches successes with us at AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES INCL included the two them rip against other teams apart, but none the less an equally important victory. news@keynshamvoice.co.uk THE LATEST R1234YF GAS Westbury, 4-2 away and 6-2 or callgoals 07887 561567 The team have scored over 125 (including cup games}, conceding only FREE COURTESY CARS FOR ALL a miserly 13, with an home, but one of the toughest

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Downpours delay games’ start for bowlers It has been many years since the start of the season at Keynsham Bowling Club has been delayed, writes our correspondent, but as a result of the wet weather in recent weeks the opening members’ roll-up of April 8, plus some friendly fixtures, were cancelled. The green was first used on Thursday, April 19, when the practice evening for the men’s league took place. A few ground rules have been put in place to try to reduce wear as the season progresses, such as players being asked to access

the green down the corner steps, altering the position of the mat and playing on all rinks and not concentrating on a few. The club’s open coaching sessions have now begun when qualified coaches will be available on Mondays and Saturdays at 11am to provide coaching to any experienced or new player who would like to get the feel of playing on “the green in the park”. All equipment, including shoes, will be made available and you will be assured of a warm welcome.

Badgers’ win an ‘excellent’ debut in league Bristol Baseball Club’s teams swept their opponents over the weekend of April 28 and 29, writes our correspondent. The Badgers, who were making their debut in the BBF AA central league, beat Cambridge Monarchs 5-3 and 22-8, while the Bats won a slugfest against the Newton Brewers 33-26.

“As a first performance in AA, it was excellent,” said Tom Hollies, the Badgers manager. “It was a great team effort and every player showed great dedication to putting in the best performance.” The Badgers welcome Stourbridge Titans to Somerdale Pavilion on Sunday, May 6, for a double header. The first game starts at noon.

Walking footballers walk away with trophy Keynsham Walking Football Club travelled to Strode College, Street, on April 26 and came away undefeated in a Somerset County Team competitive tournament of six teams. The team are shown being presented with their trophy by

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