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Extra 1,100 homes earmarked for Keynsham – have your say Residents are once again being asked for their views on how the communities of Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding areas can help meet a housing shortfall of thousands of new homes across the West of England region. A plan by the four councils that make up the area – Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset – is about to be made public, with up to 1,100 new homes for Keynsham and a new Saltford bypass among the proposals. The document – the Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) – maps out where the extra 39,000 homes it is calculated the region will need by 2036 should go, as well as transport improvements and new employment. This is on top of the 66,000 homes the four authorities have already allowed for in their core strategies, around 450 of which are to be built on land around Keynsham. Residents are now being urged to take their chance to have their say on the proposals, which will “help shape the future of our Turn to Page 2
Finish line in sight after 2,900 miles
A Keynsham man is 600 miles from completing a triathlon challenge to run, swim and cycle the distance between Bristol and Osipovichi in Belarus in aid of children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Page 8
Former head teacher ‘owes his life’ to sixth-former Chris – P16
Winter Festival is aiming to dazzle Festival of Light is the theme for this year’s celebration, which starts the countdown to Christmas. Page 10
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Have your say on plan to expand town by 2036 From Page 1 area for the next 20 years”, says Keynsham councillor Charles Gerrish. A public consultation is due to start on November 7 and will run until December 19 at www. jointplanningwofe.org.uk Development on land to the north and east Keynsham would “need to respect the separate integrity of Keynsham and Saltford”, the draft JSP says. Cllr Gerrish has explained in a letter to Keynshamvoice this would be on land to the north of the railway line. The document also says development would be “dependent on the timely provision of significant new
transport measures to enable new growth and to mitigate existing congestion”. At the same time, the four councils have been drawing up a Joint Transport Strategy, which features a number of proposals for the Bristol to Bath corridor along the A4, including a potential tram service, improved links between the A4 and A37 roads, a Callington Road link in nearby Brislington and – controversially – a Saltford bypass travelling from the A4 around the south of the village. The bypass plan promises to split opinion in the village with some undoubtedly backing measures to divert traffic from the centre of the village, while
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No bus contraflow for one-way High Street The final designs to test a oneway traffic system on Keynsham High Street haven’t yet been approved – but the scheme will definitely not include a twoway bus route, the council has confirmed. Planners are still looking at a number of options for the £200,000 trial, which is set to be introduced in spring 2017. Local councillors are working with the team to finalise the design this month ahead of consultation with the public, then work will get under way before the trial begins in April. Councillor Anthony Clarke, cabinet member for transport, said: “The aim is to make the
High Street more attractive, support local businesses, improve the pedestrian environment and improve traffic flow into the town centre. We are committed to ensuring local members have the final say and choose the design that is best for the local community. I can reassure people that a bus contraflow is not on the table.” Monitoring of traffic flow, safety, air quality and surveys of those using the High Street will be carried out to assess the impact of the one-way system, with council officers saying they expect it will lead to people staying in the area longer and spending more in the shops.
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consultation this month, the leaders of North Somerset Council, Nigel Ashton, South Gloucestershire Council, Matthew Riddle, Bath and North East Somerset Council, Tim Warren and the Mayor of Bristol City Council, Marvin Rees, said: “The challenge we face as a region that is continuing to grow, is to continue to develop our economic prosperity in a way that benefits all our communities and protects the planet. “We’re responding to the needs of our growing population; increasing demands for homes and jobs, and seeking to address the issue of affordability for people on lower salaries wanting to buy or rent their own home. There is a significant gap between the cost of houses and the level of income and whilst we cannot narrow the gap alone, we want to give more people the opportunity to get onto the housing ladder. “Our intention is to have a joined-up approach to providing the homes that people need and the supporting infrastructure,
whilst retaining the individuality of each community. This is an opportunity to ensure that the housing is matched by the necessary support and facilities. This could mean new roads, public transport, schools, and health facilities to meet local needs. “No decisions have been made at this stage, but we are in agreement that affordable housing is a high priority that will mean the next generation can live and work in the West of England and benefit from growing business and employment opportunities. We’re also committed to prioritising development on brownfield sites to rejuvenate existing derelict land. “The solutions to these challenges will affect each of our council areas, which is why we are taking this joint approach and why we will consult extensively with all the communities and stakeholders across the West of England from the start of November.” See Letters on Page 26
Police inquiry office leaves town centre Keynsham’s police inquiry office is relocating to Keynsham Police Centre in Ashmead Road. The move from the town’s One Stop Shop follows consultation with local councillors after officers found more members of the public were visiting the police centre than their base at the Civic Centre. The inquiry office is expected to make the move at the end of November and will have the same opening hours as at the One Stop Shop – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. A spokesperson said the Keynsham neighbourhood policing team will continue to be based in the Civic Centre. Members of the policing team will be joining councillors and representatives of other local services at the next Keynsham Area Forum meeting on Tuesday, November 22, from 6pm at The Space, Market Walk.
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Fears for village library service’s future New opening hours at local libraries have come into effect this month – despite opposition in Saltford and fears the village’s service is under threat. Changes to opening and closing times at both Keynsham and Saltford’s libraries have been introduced by Bath and North East Somerset Council, which says it has adjusted timetables to take into account that there are fewer visitors earlier in the day and later in the evening. It will also make opening hours “more consistent” across the district’s libraries, it said. In Saltford, the village’s library opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a team of volunteers have been running the service on Saturday mornings since December 2015 after stepping in to prevent closure at weekends. Instead of opening at 9.30am on Thursdays and Saturdays, from October 31 the library will be opening its doors at 10am.
Fears have been raised by local Liberal Democrat representatives, however, that the village library could be lost altogether following a meeting of the Keynsham Area Forum, where the possibility of closure was raised, Liberal Democrat spokesperson Duncan Hounsell said. A presentation on the future of local libraries by Ian Savigar, the council’s customer services, revenues and benefits divisional director, outlined the financial pressures on the authority and the priority to “drive down costs, and to improve efficiency”, while “greater community involvement” would help to continue to provide the service. Mr Hounsell said “It is outrageous that this valued village asset is under threat. It is a community hub as well as a library. Volunteers have already restored the Saturday morning library session which had been
cut. They should not be asked to do more.” Parish councillors have also officially registered their opposition to library cuts, saying: “Saltford Parish Council recognises the role of the library within the community. We are very aware of budgetary constraints on the library service across B&NES but would not support any reduction in service that the library offers at this present time.” In Keynsham meanwhile, where the library opens from Monday to Saturday, doors will close an hour earlier on Tuesdays at 5pm, half an hour later on Fridays at 5pm, while opening time has been pushed back by half an hour on Saturdays to 9.30am. Explaining the new timetables, Councillor Martin Veal (Conservative, Bathavon North), cabinet member for community services, said: “This is about ensuring services at all our libraries are maintained, sustain-
able and can be delivered within our current staff resource. The council has to achieve significant financial savings over the next three years. However – unlike some councils across the country – we are committed to retaining a library service.” New library timetables Saltford Monday – CLOSED Tuesday – 10am-1pm and 2-5pm Wednesday – CLOSED Thursday – 10am-1pm and 2-5pm Friday – CLOSED Saturday – 10am-1pm Sunday – CLOSED Keynsham Monday – 8.30am-5pm Tuesday – 8.30am-5pm Wednesday – 9.30am-5pm Thursday – 8.30am-5pm Friday – 8.30am-5pm Saturday – 9.30am-4.30pm Sunday – CLOSED
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Wildlife park competes with the best to become one of top three large attractions
A popular Keynsham farm park has been named one of the region’s top three large attractions at an award ceremony. The Douglas family’s Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park scooped bronze in the Large Attraction of the Year category at the 2016/17 Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards. Avon Valley made it to the shortlist after three stages of judging, including looking at the attractions’ websites, online reviews, and social media and making “mystery visitor” inspections before a judging panel chose the finalists. At the awards ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House last month, the Keynsham attraction was up against The Roman Baths and the National Trust’s Tyntesfield, which eventually took gold and silver respectively.
From left, Avon Valley’s Hayley Fey, John Douglas, Emily Brown, Doug Douglas, Hannah Douglas and Kim Pounsberry celebrate the award Doug Douglas said: “I’m so incredibly proud of my team, to win the Large Attraction award alongside such wellknown attractions such as Tyntesfield, National Trust and
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child, and my daughter is making now.” Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park was launched by John Douglas in 1989 to provide access to wildlife and nature to people living in Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas at its 90-acre site. Son Doug took over management of the park in 2014, its 25th year, and has introduced new attractions, including an animalhandling and interaction barn, new play equipment and activity equipment and seasonal events such as FEAR at Avon Valley for Halloween and the Christmas Experience. Presenting the award, judges said Avon Valley was a “great attraction with exceptional customer service” and the park will now be entered in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards in February 2017 along with the other winners.
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Should I get my rabbit a friend? While rabbits do enjoy human company, it is always best to keep rabbits in pairs. In the wild, rabbits are highly sociable animals and prefer to live in big groups. To stop your bunny becoming depressed and lonely, they need a partner who understands them and speaks their own language. If you already have an adult rabbit and are thinking about getting them a friend, speak to one of our vets or nurses for tips on introducing them to each other. The best pairings are usually a neutered male and spayed female as they are the most likely to get along. It is possible to have two rabbits of the same sex, however these should ideally be paired together from birth. Both rabbits should still be neutered at the earliest possible age in order to discourage dominance and aggression. Contrary to popular belief, guinea pigs do not make good friends. Although they may tolerate each other, it will actually be very difficult trying to cater for two different species in terms of diet and husbandry. Rabbits will be more inclined to play, groom
and eat together if they are with their own kind, and it will make for a much more relaxed living environment. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to accommodate two bunnies, try to keep your single rabbit indoors as much as possible. That way they will still be able to receive enough interaction and company to keep them happy. Nobody wants to live alone all the time, after all! Of course, don’t forget to make sure they get some exercise outdoors still; rabbits need access to UV light to keep them healthy. Call Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 986 7700 for further advice or to book an appointment for your new bunny.
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Santas warming up for festive fun run Training has begun for the army of fundraising Father Christmases who will be pounding the streets between Saltford and Keynsham next month. The 2016 Saltford Santa Dash on Sunday, December 4, is now just weeks away and runners are preparing for the five-mile route, with a training schedule and warm-up exercises provided by the organisers. The festive fun run, which has raised thousands of pounds for local causes since 2013, is this year supporting ButterfliesHaven, a Keynsham-based charity that provides social groups and support networks for youngsters with autism and their families. Registration to take part in the event – both the main run and the mini Santa Dash for runners aged 11 and under – is
still open on the Santa Dash website. Entry fees include a Santa suit and a medal and there will be entertainment provided on the day at Saltford Sports Ground. Visit www.saltfordsantadash. webs.com for more information and to download a registration form.
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It’s the icing on the cake for development Plenty of sweet treats have come out of the former chocolate factory at Somerdale, but a request to recreate the iconic building itself in cake proved quite a challenge for a local baker. Sophie Ball, who runs a cakemaking business from her home in Hanham, was asked to bake a cake to celebrate the opening of The Chocolate Quarter’s new show home and marketing suite last month. It had to be big enough to provide around 200 slices at St Monica Trust’s opening presentations and Sophie’s recipe called for 63 eggs, 10.5kg of sugar, 6kg of flour, 5kg of chocolate and 3.5kg of butter and took 30 hours to decorate. Sophie said: “It was definitely the most difficult cake I’ve ever made. The detailing on the three buildings was the hardest bit to do, especially trying to fit all the windows in. “It had to be large enough for 200 servings, so the sheer size of
Celebrating the launch of the Chocolate Quarter’s new show home with a cake in the shape of the former factory buildings the cake was also very challenging – particularly getting it out of the car and into the Somerdale Pavilion in one piece.” More than 250 people attended the show home launch and 30 per cent of the apartments in the retirement community have already been reserved off-plan. A sales team will now be based at the show home as work
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Tim’s 2,900-mile triathlon challenge to help youngsters affected by Chernobyl
A Keynsham man is nearing the end of a year of triathlon challenges that will see him cover 2,920 miles – the distance between Bristol and Belarussian town Osipovichi. Tim Tynan now has less than 600 miles to go after completing a range of races, from 10k runs to full marathons, with cycling and swimming sessions too. It is 30 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and Tim is raising money in support of the Bristol Link of the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline, which every year pays for up to 18 children from Osipovichi to visit the Bristol area for a summer break. The children’s community is still living with the effects of the disaster and the four-week stay allows them to enjoy fresh air, uncontaminated food, health checks and a lot of fun. Members of Tim’s own family have hosted children in their homes during their visits to the UK and seeing the benefits it brings inspired him to pull on his running shoes. He said: “I thought it would be a great way to contribute and make 2016 a memorable year. “Some days it feels great and others are rough, the injuries are mounting up! Whilst it's a fairly modest challenge compared to some, the real challenge has been to keep going and find the time around work and family life.” As well as the distance
Tim Tynan, right, and above with some of the youngsters from Belarus and their leaders who visited Bristol this summer challenge, which he says is well on target, Tim is also planning to climb the height of the elevation between Keynsham and Minsk in Belarus with a competitive climbing event before the end of the year. He said: “The winter race schedule and training will be largely based around the Bath Skyline race series, which are always fun and muddy, so will be a nice way to finish off the running shoes that have survived the year. I will attempt to time the finish so the last few miles
are done on a Christmas Day Parkrun.” Tim has already raised hundreds of pounds towards next year’s visit and people can sponsor him at www.justgiving. com/fundraising/Tim-Tynan The Bristol Link is part of a national charity founded in 1992, which has 60 “links” across the UK made up of supporters who fundraise and host nearly 1,000 children from Belarus and the Ukraine each year. Find out more at www.ccll.org.uk
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Film screening revisits battlefields of the Somme one century after deadly conflict
A film made on the frontline that was watched by nearly half the population of Britain as the Battle of the Somme raged across the Channel a century ago will be shown in Keynsham this month. Keynsham Film Works is hosting a special screening of the 1916 film The Battle of the Somme (PG) to commemorate the centenary of the First World War and the bloodiest of battles, which drew to a close in November 1916 with more than one million casualties on both sides. The film, produced by the War Office, features real footage from the war as well as reconstructed scenes shot at the time and was watched by around 20 million people when it was released, many hoping to spot a loved one on screen. The screening in Keynsham is
one of a series being held across Bath and North East Somerset this month in a partnership between the Imperial War Museum and the council. Councillor Patrick AnketellJones, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s cabinet member for economic development, said: “The Battle of the Somme was shown to packed audiences in cinemas,
and it’s hard to imagine what it must have been like to watch in 1916. In Bath, it was shown at the Vaudeville Picture Theatre (opposite Komedia in Westgate Street) and the Picturedrome (long since demolished in Southgate Street), with tickets priced at 1s (5p), 7d (3p) and 4d (2p).” Keynsham Film Works will host the screening at The Space on Thursday, November 24, at 7.45pm. Tickets, at £3, are available on the door and there will be a short introduction and free film notes. The film, originally silent, will be accompanied by music composed by Laura Rossi. Other screenings will take place at Victoria Hall in Radstock on November 13, at The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath on November 14 and at Midsomer
Norton Town Hall on November 18. Find out more at www. bathnes.gov.uk/WW1centenary
First World War exhibition Keynsham Library is hosting an exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War, featuring photographs, letters and newspaper cuttings from the time. The exhibition, on the first floor of the library, is free and runs until Saturday, November 19. Remembrance Day Parade Keynsham’s annual Remembrance Day Parade will take place on Sunday, November 13. The parade will assemble in Ashton Way at 9am before going to St John’s Church. Following a service, the parade will reassemble at 10.40am and march to the Memorial Park gates for a wreath-laying service at 11am.
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Lighting up winter with dazzling event
The annual Keynsham Winter Festival promises to provide a dazzling start to the festive season with a Festival of Light theme. The town centre will be twinkling and sparkling on Friday, November 25, as the community gathers to see the Christmas lights illuminated and to enjoy a range of activities. As ever, the procession will start the fun – this year setting off from outside St John’s Church, where the bells will ring to mark the start, and making its way to Temple Street to the outdoor stage. There will be music from local choirs, Keynsham Brass Band and the 2386 Squadron Band from the stage, while St John’s Church, Victoria Methodist Church and The Space also host live performances, from hand bells to Hansel and Gretel, and Punch and Judy will pop into Keynsham Library. There will be plenty of
Switching on the Christmas lights at last year’s Peter Pan-themed Winter Festival festive goodies to buy from stalls on Temple Street, the High Street and Market Walk as well as at a craft fair in the Fear Hall. Visitors can also get creative themselves with crafts at St John’s Church and the Key Centre. To get people in the festive spirit Victoria Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas tree display inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas while the façade of Halifax in the High Street will be the backdrop for a light show. A spokesperson for Keynsham
Town Council, which organises the event, said: “Around town there will be street entertainers, festive food, competitions and activities in various locations. The fun fair will once again be scaled down and shops and local businesses are being encouraged to stay open and join in the fun. “Look out for our posters and adverts giving details of pre- and on-the-night activities such as our annual children’s colouring competition and the businesses’ and traders’ window competition. “The Keynsham Winter
Festival Planning Committee is working towards making this an exciting community event that can be enjoyed by all members of the family.” Street closures, from 3.30pm to 10pm on the night, include part of Charlton Road from the Tesco mini roundabout to the High Street, the whole of the High Street and part of Temple Street from Iceland to Carpenters Lane. Diversion routes will be in operation. A free park and ride service, by Keynsham and District Dial-a-Ride, will run from Waitrose car park, where there is free parking and people can board the shuttle bus to Ashton Way in the town centre. Anyone who would like more information, including availability of stalls or how businesses and traders can support the event, can contact the town council on 0117 986 8683 or email deputytownclerk@ keynsham-tc.gov.uk or reception@keynsham-tc.gov.uk
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6.15pm PROCESSION – Procession includes Town Crier, Father Christmas, 2386 Squadron Air Cadets Marching Band, children with their workshop light sabres and lanterns, Goddess of the River, Enchante Baton Twirlers. Starts at St John’s Church, continues along the High Street to the stage on Temple Street.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH 7.15–8pm (approx.) Hand Bells
KEY CENTRE 7-8.30pm FREE Children’s bauble decorating by One Church Bristol. Other activities to be confirmed. Drop in – no booking required. Gifts. VICTORIA METHODIST CHURCH 6.45pm Carol Singing 7.45pm Key Voices Singing Group Throughout the evening Christmas Tree Display – ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ Refreshments
ON THE STAGE, TEMPLE STREET 6.30-9pm Cllr Lisa O’Brien (Chairman, Keynsham Town Council), Cllr Alan Hale (Chairman B&NES) Children’s competition prize giving St John’s Youth Choir with St John’s School Choir Keynsham Brass Band One Church Bristol Keynsham Light Opera Group 2386 Squadron Band Plus mulled cider, food, funfair, stalls HIGH STREET Throughout the evening Helter Skelter Scouts climbing wall Collywobbles play bus Donkeys Stalls – games, Christmas gifts Salvation Army Choir Seb’s Sound Stage DJ/Lights – performance by Enchante Baton Twirlers Light Show on Halifax façade Marshfield Brass Band
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Community votes help pupils enjoy the great outdoors Pupils at a Saltford school are now learning about the natural world in the best possible place – outside. Saltford C of E Primary School received a £25,000 Community Award from financial mutual OneFamily’s charitable foundation and has created an outdoor classroom with the cash. The school was nominated for the award by school governor and OneFamily customer Megan Jackson and was then put on a shortlist, with the public asked to vote for their favourite project. With families and the community getting behind the bid, the school received the most votes and was named the winner. Samantha Honeybell, Early Years Leader and teacher at Saltford C of E Primary School, said: “Outdoor learning is extremely beneficial for young children as it promotes a healthy and active lifestyle and helps them to understand the natural world. “The new outdoor area will have an impact on our pupils for many years to come, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone in the local community who voted
for us and made the project possible.” The school unveiled the new outdoor classroom last month and former pupil Georgina Smith, who is now managing director at OneFamily Lifetime Mortgages, joined the celebration. Georgina said: “It’s great to come back to my old school and celebrate with the staff and pupils. Enjoying the great outdoors is a huge part of children’s lives, and the new outdoor play area will provide the children at Saltford C of E Primary School with a fantastic learning experience. “Our Community Awards are designed to benefit causes close to our customers’ hearts, giving community groups and projects the funding boost they need to continue to offer their vital work.” OneFamily aims to make £5 million available to its customers through its foundation to help improve their lives or to make a positive difference to their local communities. For more information, visit www.onefamily.com/yourfoundation/
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Members of Keynsham Childminding group and their minded children held a sponsored scavenger hunt in Keynsham Memorial Park on October 13. The children explored the park, collecting various autumnthemed items from their lists, which they then used to make autumn crowns. Around £350 was raised for the group, which provides training, support and resources for childminders in and around Keynsham. Anyone looking for childcare can contact the group at keynshamchildmindinggroup@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.
Pupils across Keynsham and Saltford have been celebrating National School Meals Week. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s school meals service marked the week – which runs from October 31 to November 4 – by launching a new menu. Some schools also held a Mexican-themed day, serving up tacos, fajitas and burritos. The school meals service recently achieved the Silver Food for Life Catering Mark and has been encouraging more families to take up school dinners during the week. Councillor Martin Veal, the council’s cabinet member for community services, said: “This is about celebrating the quality of meals on offer in our schools and thanking all the staff for all the hard work they put in.” Any local food suppliers who would like to get involved in supplying produce to schools can call Linda McCalister on 01225 477273 or find out more at www. bathnes.gov.uk/foodcontract
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Scouts have 18,000 reasons to thank community in £25,000 floor appeal It’s been a month of celebrations for 1st Keynsham Scouts as they now have £18,000 to put towards a new floor at their HQ and are the proud winners of the Youth Class Cup in the South West in Bloom Awards after their hard work in brightening up the town. Hats off to the community in which we live, the support experienced by 1st Keynsham Scouts over recent months has been fantastic and we have now raised £18,000 towards the £25,000 needed to replace the floor at Scout headquarters in Ashton Way. Since launching the floor fund – Under the Feet of Giants – back in April people have rallied to the cause, old members remembering their young days, young members looking to the future, even people who have never been involved with Scouting – the list has grown and grown. We have been blown away by the response and thank all of those who have looked to help us in our quest for a new floor at the HQ. Scouting in Keynsham is now stronger than it has ever been and we hope that also reflects our community. We still have a little way to go if our target is to be achieved but this is a tremendous result so far.
Camping that would make Bear proud In recent weeks, more than 40 Keynsham Scouts would have made Bear Grylls proud. With nights drawing in and temperatures dropping the temptation is to pull the curtains and stay inside, but Scouts from both Axe Troop and Chew Troop have done the opposite. Cooking over wood fires, building and sleeping in shelters in the woods even creating a mud oven – what fab pizzas they made! They are now determined to prove in the coming months that Scouting really is all year round and they have the skills to survive. Bear would be impressed.
Members of 1st Keynsham Scouts with Keynsham town council chairman Lisa O’Brien and the South West in Bloom Youth Class Cup, presented to the group in honour of the important part they played in the town’s annual In Bloom entry Photo: Dr Sarah Fox
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Next up is the chance to tap your feet on the old floor to help the giants. Bluegrass, country and rockin’ hillbilly band Slapface and the Hoagies will
be appearing at Keynsham Scout HQ on the evening of Saturday, November 12, in support of the Under the of Feet of Giants appeal. Tickets are still available at £5 each. Early booking is advised, so put the date in your diary and ring John on 07811 956150 or email giants@1stkeynshamscouts.org.
uk to reserve or purchase tickets. Or do you want something more sporty? Why not try our Winter Clay Pigeon shoot on Saturday, November 26, and Sunday, November 27, at the Scouts’ Chelwood camp site, priced at £20 per person. Simply email claypigeon@1stkeynshamscouts. org.uk or ring 0117 9865131.
Success at South West in Bloom
1st Keynsham Scouts have won the Youth Class Cup at the recent South West in Bloom Awards held in Taunton. Many would have seen the flowers in Ashton Way car park, planted and cared for by members of 1st Keynsham Scout group. These were just one of several ongoing projects the group has been cultivating as part of Keynsham in Bloom. We are delighted with the award, it recognises what our young people have been doing, and gives impetus for even more small projects in the future. If anybody would like to help with 2017 projects, please email scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org. uk or ring 07714 237525.
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November, 2016
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Former head teacher John meets the sixth-former who helped save his life Former Wellsway School headteacher John Smith owes his life to one of his ex-pupils and one of the school’s current sixthformers. Mr Smith, 74, had a cardiac arrest while swimming at Keynsham Leisure Centre in July, but thanks to the swift actions of Paul Denner and Chris Whittaker and their colleagues he has made an excellent recovery. “I am so grateful to everyone who helped us so magnificently,” said Mr Smith, from Saltford. “Without them, I wouldn’t be here.” The drama happened one morning when Mr Smith was having his regular swim, something he had done almost every day since he recovered from bypass surgery 22 years ago following heart failure. Chris, 18, was on an early shift as a lifeguard when he noticed that Mr Smith, who was swimming towards the deep end, was sinking. He pressed the alarm, dived in and, with the help of other swimmers and his colleague Becky Dando, who had called the emergency services, pulled Mr Smith to the side. General manager Steve Williams and duty manager Paul, who recognised Mr Smith because he had taught him at Wellsway, began CPR and then used the centre’s defibrillator. “He wasn’t breathing,” said Chris. “It took three shocks to get a heartbeat. By that time the
Student and lifeguard Chris Whittaker with former Wellsway head teacher John Smith, who had a cardiac arrest while swimming paramedics had arrived. They were here within three minutes.” Mr Smith was taken by ambulance to The Hawthorns in Keynsham, where he was transferred to the air ambulance then flown to the Bristol Royal Infirmary. After treatment in intensive care, the cardiac unit and a cardiology ward, during which a stent and a
cardiac resuscitation device were fitted, he was allowed home. Chris, who is studying for A levels in PE, psychology, business and maths at Wellsway and aims to go to university to read sports management, swam for Keynsham Swimming Club when he was younger and has had a weekend and holiday job at the
leisure centre for two years. He lives with his parents Teresa and David in Saltford, coincidentally around the corner from Mr Smith and his wife Diana. “I had seen him swimming but I did not know who he was,” said Chris. “It is weird seeing how healthy he looks again now. “You do all the lifesaving training but you never expect that you will have to do it for real. I wouldn’t want to do it again!” Nevertheless, it paid off – the air ambulance team commended the leisure centre staff for the exemplary way they dealt with the emergency. Mr Smith is also full of praise: “I feel I have been extremely fortunate. Everybody who cared for me has been absolutely brilliant. If they had not acted so quickly, I might have had brain damage.” Mr Smith, an English teacher who returned to Wellsway to teach theatre studies part time after his heart failure in 1994, had the chance to thank Chris in person at the launch of Wellsway’s 60th anniversary celebrations earlier in the autumn. It was also a chance for him to be reunited with some of the school’s other ex-headteachers and some former colleagues. Wellsway 60 organiser Louise Riddoch said: “It is always a pleasure to welcome John back to the school and it was lovely for him to be able to meet Chris. We are all very proud of Chris for what he did.”
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BACK TO NATURE with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group
The River Chew is in good health – now it’s time to turn attention to our oceans The first Sunday in October saw 16 enthusiastic people of all ages splashing about in the river Chew, writes Avon Wildlife Trust chairman Dave Sage. Fun though it was, it had a serious side because it was the annual pollution survey of the river at Dapp's Hill bridge in Keynsham. Members from the local community and beyond had to carry out kick sampling – one person kicking the stones on the river bed while their partner held a net downstream to catch the animals hiding under the stones. This is a standard Environment Agency technique, although success does depend on how hard you kick! Some of the younger members didn't catch much apart from two wellies full of river water! Nevertheless, some fish were caught (minnows, an eel, a stone loach and some bullheads) plus a good variety of invertebrates, including stonefly nymphs, mayfly nymphs, caddis fly larvae and freshwater shrimps, all of which suggest a low level of pollution in the river. Needless to say, all animals were carefully returned to complete their life cycles in this most fascinating of ecosystems. With thanks to all those parents who helped out. “Our Seas, Our Future!” The plight of our wildlife is often in the news. Who can fail to have heard that elephants, rhinos, pandas and the like are threatened through a wide variety of causes, mostly the actions of humans. But the state of the oceans around the world are also threatened. We are not so aware of this or why it is so important to us. The oceans cover 71 per cent of our planet, are home to millions of species, and sustain all life on earth, providing half of the oxygen we breathe. But overfishing, climate change and pollution are destroying this precious resource. This November’s meeting of the Keynsham Group of Avon Wildlife Trust, “Our Seas, Our Future”, will explore our seas in a fun way, but also examine how we can help protect this vital part of our world.
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Examining what’s under the surface of the River Chew, left and top right; going deeper with a look beneath the waves of the world’s oceans and how their health affects us all at the Wildlife Trust group’s next talk Photo: Martin Farrell
Our watery habitats support otters The speaker, Alisdair Naulls, is engagement officer for the Marine Conservation Society, which works to secure a future for our living seas around the UK and abroad. The society’s vision is to achieve seas fit for life – with clean seas and
beaches that support abundant marine life and healthy fish stocks, providing enjoyment for all. Some of the Marine Conservation Society’s many projects include campaigns to clean up beaches, stop the
use of micro-beads (found in many toiletry products) that threaten marine wildlife, and raise awareness of what fish we should be eating to achieve a sustainable future. We may not have our own piece of coastline but we do have responsibilities. Come and find out more at our meeting. We are supported by Keynsham Wombles and City to Sea “Refill Bristol” – both organisations promote ways to keep our rivers and seas free from pollution. There is also the opportunity to purchase Christmas goodies, bird food and Wildlife Trust items. The meeting, suitable for all ages and open to all, will be held at Wellsway School, Keynsham on Friday, November 11, hosted by the Green Team at the school. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Adults £2.50, under-16s £1 – no advance booking necessary. For further information, contact Kathy Farrell on 07850 508702.
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November, 2016
ON THE BEAT
‘ with PC James Evans Month by month we get given different tasks to look at, from antisocial behaviour to fly-tipping, depending what is trending in the reported crime. This month the focus has moved back to parking issues in and around Keynsham. This generally comes to light when the football and rugby seasons kick off in September. One of the regular complaints we receive is the parking of vehicles on Durley Hill, which is the hill leading from Keynsham Football Club up towards the Hicks Gate roundabout. The council has set out double yellow lines on one side of the road to prevent the parking on both sides of the carriageway,
The message is quite simple – no matter where you park, pavements are for pedestrians, and the road is for vehicles... It is not acceptable for pedestrians to have to walk in the road because the footpath has been blocked by illegal parking
which would hinder road users. The issue for us comes when vehicles park on the other side of the road, having mounted the pavement to do so. The message is quite simple – no matter where you park, pavements are for pedestrians, and the road is for vehicles. We will be issuing warning notices in the coming month but by the time this goes to print we will be issuing fixed penalty notices for the offence of parking on the pavement. It is not acceptable for pedestrians to have to walk in the road because the footpath has been blocked by illegal parking.
Again this month we have successfully completed a misuse of drugs act warrant where an amount of class B drug was recovered and investigations are ongoing into other items that were found. The latest antisocial behaviour issues that we have are involving the parks in Keynsham. The Memorial Park is still being visited by moped riders and this lends itself to antisocial behaviour. If you are taking a motorbike into a public park then we have the powers to seize that vehicle and store it for up to 14 days at your expense. We have also been suffering with a number of bin fires and
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criminal damage at this location, and the park between Balmoral Road and Park Road. If offences are occurring at these location we will be searching persons present, who could be arrested if they are found to be in possession of items that are proven to be used to cause damage. On a lighter note, the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be present at both the Keynsham Rugby Club and Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park firework displays. The rugby club display is a pay on the gate event, whereas the Avon Valley event is ticket-only. If you wish to report any incident or would like the Neighbourhood Policing Team to attend an event that you are organising, then please make contact through the Avon and Somerset Police website. Pc James Evans 3803 Keynsham Beat Manager
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Charities hoping to double their money in campaign Keynsham’s volunteer litterblitzers and a group that helps people of all ages to improve their wellbeing through music and movement have been given the chance to double their donations this month. Keynsham Wombles and Make A Move, which is also based in the town, are both taking part in Localgiving’s Grow Your Tenner campaign. The not-for-profit social enterprise has £345,000 in match-funding to give away to charities before the deadline on November 17. Localgiving will match one-off £10 donations to the good causes pound for pound, as well as monthly donations of £10 for the first three months. Now both groups are calling on supporters to help them double their money before time
or the funds run out. Michelle Rochester, Make a Move founder and CEO, said the money would be put towards its work with mums suffering post-natal depression, older people with dementia and vulnerable younger people in schools. She added: “Each year Make a Move works with 80 mums, 60 elderly people and around 300 children. We deliver around 25 hours of movement and creativity to the people of B&NES every week. “If people can donate through the Grow Your Tenner campaign it will support us to continue this work, and if all goes well, to reach even more people who need us!” Keynsham Wombles, which now has a network of more than 100 volunteers who give up their time freely to keep the streets
and local countryside free of litter, are also hoping to scoop up some of the funding to support the regular individual work of the Wombles as well as their “Big Womble” group litter blitzes. To help the groups claim some of the match-funding available before November 17, people can make donations to Make A Move at https:// localgiving.org/charity/ makeamove/ or to Keynsham Wombles at https://localgiving. org/charity/keynsham-wombles/
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New walk routes are path to village’s past Residents and visitors will be able to step back in time in Saltford with the launch of a series of history walks around the village. The eight A view from a routes, put Saltford footpath together as part of Saltford Environment Group’s History of Saltford project, can be followed using a smartphone or with directions printed from the SEG’s website. Sites explored on the walks include Manor Road Community Woodland and an old road to Keynsham, the Brass Mill and The Shallows, Swineford and Kelston Mills and more. Details of the routes can be found on the Walks of Saltford page at www. saltfordenvironmentgroup.org. uk/history/history011.html
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Keynsham has done it again and held onto its gold Britain in Bloom award. There were also prizes for many of the town’s gardeners in our homegrown awards, reports Keynsham in Bloom chairman Denise James Keynsham in Bloom volunteers are celebrating after their recent success at the regional South West in Bloom awards, which were held at the Somerset County Cricket Ground. Not only did we retain our gold award for the second consecutive year, 1st
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shines again as judges award and a silver cup to the Scouts Photo: Dr Sarah Fox
This year’s Keynsham in Bloom winners receive their certificates at last month’s presentation ceremony Keynsham Wombles were also congratulated on the wonderful work that they carry out in helping to make Keynsham a “litter-free” town. Keynsham Memorial Park was a horticultural delight to visit and a real community hub. The barrier baskets across the bridge and the floral park displays created a real wow factor. Old Vicarage Green was also credited as being a horticultural delight. The judges also commented on the Bloom window competition, saying how it was an excellent way of getting local independent shops involved and at the same time promoting the initiative to their customers. The judges also complimented us on the planters that are located along our High Street, and acknowledged the generous support of our sponsors, Avon Dental Practice, Davies & Way, Morecraft Drury, HJ Paget Commercial Property, Timber Craft and Sportscene, adding that the planters are a very simple, lovely design, adding height and colour to our High Street. Santander volunteers were also praised for their work in re-staining and painting the benches along the High Street and we would like to thank Neil Baker, Tesco Community Champion, for his support. We also received a few pointers on how we can improve our 2017 entry – this year’s competition was a very close call, with only a handful of points between Keynsham and Falmouth, who were the winners of
our South West in Bloom category. We celebrated our success with all our winners at our own Keynsham in Bloom awards evening, which was held at Scout Headquarters. The main hall was packed and buzzing with excitement, as local gardeners, along with community organisations, came along to collect their certificates. More than 74 certificates were handed out to residents and groups. Councillor Lisa O Brien, chair of Keynsham Town Council, congratulated everyone attending the awards and thanked both Bloom volunteers and community groups for all their hard work in helping to make Keynsham such a wonderful town to live and work in. She also congratulated everyone who entered our Keynsham in Bloom Garden Competition and said how wonderful it was to see so many people receiving awards.
floral bike displays. So the search is now on for unwanted bikes that we can use and offer to groups and businesses who would like to come on board. Some organisations or businesses, however, may like to provide their own bike, along with plants and materials The bike trail is also open to community groups, schools and residents. Already a number of people have come forward to say that they would like to display a decorated bike in their front gardens or community space. We are extremely grateful to Jim Bernard, a Bloom volunteer, who was the inspiration behind this project and has agreed to coordinate the trail. Jim, along with other volunteers, will be available at our Winter Festival stall on Friday, November 25, where we will have a bike on display planted up with some seasonal winter flora.
l RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood/ Britain in Bloom awards: Keynsham Allotment Association – Thriving Homeavon House Retirement – Thriving Old Vicarage Green – Outstanding The Ebenezer Chapel Baptist Church – Outstanding 1st Keynsham Scouts – Outstanding Keynsham Wombles – Outstanding Transition Keynsham, Community Veg Plot – Outstanding Community at 67 – Outstanding l Keynsham in Bloom winners: Schools or other groups of young people Wellsway School – Green Team Private garden visible from the pavement Clare Pollock Private area visible from the pavement with containers Ginny Amblin Private garden not visible from the pavement Carole and Mike Lambern Allotments Brian Withyman Places of worship Keynsham Baptist Church Best new entry – joint winners Mervyn Williams and Carol Grenfell Most unique entry Keynsham Dial-A-Ride Overall winner Old Vicarage Green Most inspiring garden Carol Grenfell
On your bikes! At our awards evening we also announced details of an exciting new project for next year. Floralthemed bikes will be dotted around Keynsham to form a bike trail. Local businesses and organisations will be invited to sponsor a bike for £30, which includes painting and planting up of the bikes, which will be positioned at key locations around the town. We would like to also encourage as many of them as possible to take on ownership and agree to water and maintain the
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n NEWS Ladies raise £3,900 for captain’s cause
Golfers have teamed up to raise almost £4,000 over the past year to support pioneering research into medical conditions affecting children. Each year, the ladies captain at Saltford Golf Club hosts fundraising events for a chosen charity and this year it was the turn of Rosie Thompson, who chose to support Sparks. Talks and a coffee morning were among the fundraising events hosted at the club, which raised a total of £3,908.06 for the cause. The charity says the sum could help fund a specialist researcher working on a project to prevent brain damage in babies deprived of oxygen at birth. Rosie said she chose Sparks because she worked at Bristol University for over 20 years researching and auditing the hospital and community care given during pregnancies that resulted in a premature birth in the South West region.
Rosie Thompson and Jeanette Cook with the final amount of £3,908.06 raised for Sparks She added: “I’m so pleased with how much we, the ladies, at Saltford have raised. I’ve been working with hospital doctors
and nurses for many years and realised how important it is to have money available to aid research to improve the
outcome of these little babies.” To find out more about Sparks and its work, visit www.sparks. org.uk
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KEYNSHAM MEMORIES with Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society
Construction of the Keynsham by-pass under way in spring 1966. The picture is taken from Station Road, looking towards Bath. In the centre, above the excavator, is the area where the work cut through the remains of Keynsham Abbey, which would have been lost without trace had it not been for the efforts of amateur archaeologists who recorded and salvaged what they could. Image from the Russell Leitch Collection.
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LETTERS Strategy recognises town’s ‘separateness’ Last month, the Bath and North East Somerset Council Cabinet agreed to move to the next stage of public consultation on a document known as the ‘West of England Joint Spatial Plan’. As dry as the title of this document sounds, it is actually of
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infrastructure improvements – whilst also trying to address the existing deficit in our region’s transport infrastructure. From the perspective of Keynsham residents, there are a few things in the document which I would like to highlight, as well as a few myths I would like to dispel: n Firstly, there are no proposals to allocate any additional land for development between Keynsham and Saltford. Where land is proposed for Keynsham, it is to the north of the railway line outside the flood-plain.
Even if this land does eventually come forward for housing and employment, it will have to come with significant supporting infrastructure – such as the long-discussed relief road that would run alongside the railway between Avon Mill Lane and Broadmead Lane, together with improvements to the Broadmead roundabout. n Secondly, the JSP recognises the real importance of the green belt at Hicks Gate in maintaining the separateness of Keynsham and Bristol, and includes no proposals for development here.
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This is something I particularly welcome. n Thirdly, the document is still very much at consultation stage – and I would urge all residents to respond to the consultation when it launches in November at www. jointplanningwofe.org.uk Regarding the transport vision, this will also be out to consultation and is primarily at this stage designed to generate discussion and debate. It contains a wide range of ideas, some of which are, in my view, more practical than others. However, it is important at this stage for all transport ideas to be put on the table so that residents can have their say, after which proposals can be further fleshedout and prioritised. I would strongly encourage all residents to get involved in this consultation and give their feedback so that the responses can be considered in the final proposals. Cllr Charles Gerrish (Cons, Keynsham North)
Community needs real ‘affordability’
Having attended a meeting on September 28 designed to allow
town and parish councillors to have a better understanding of the plans of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) to increase the size of Keynsham again by a further thousand, I thought I ought to share a few thoughts. Now, I’m certainly no “nimby”. I believe that we have an expanding population, that young people really ought to be able to buy their own homes and that those that are not earning huge sums (and most of us are not these days) ought to be able to rent properties at a manageable cost. I’m also a big believer that the only ones that actually profit from huge price rises are those who are “downsizing” slightly and, to the largest degree, the banks themselves. I’ve a large housing development only 10 metres from my own home, so I hope I’m living up to my principles. But what attracted me to the idea of the development near me was the belief that at least 30 per cent of it would be given over to “affordable housing”. Having researched it further I find that by the term “affordable housing”, by far the majority is made up of
the “joint mortgage” and “help to buy” initiatives. In other words, rather than price houses at a price that can be genuinely and reasonably afforded, you can arrange a “help to buy” initiative designed to assist those that cannot afford inflated house prices and who cannot possibly arrange a mortgage due to “real world” finances. I’d argue that this is not at all what our community needs from “affordable housing”. We need houses that are priced at honest levels of affordability and not to artificially support building companies making extraordinay profits on each small and ordinary house that they build. I’d argue further that we have a responsibility to make sure we are not complicit in allowing our young people to carry such significant debt. How many of us can remember the shock of realising we could only borrow three times our salary and how much that equated to? Local and national government might now have encouraged the banks to tighten up on their “runaway lending” of recent years, but ordinary people did not not intend to encourage businesses and housing groups to further
circumvent the fact that housing is still too expensive and we are all participating in a system that burdens our young people with a barely manageable life of debt. Please visit the consultation on further home building and share your thoughts: www. jointplanningwofe.org.uk and http://bit.ly/2f1Ms4t Dave Biddleston Secretary for Keynsham and Saltford Labour Branch
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Doing something for someone else is the Lions Club’s driving motivation and for many years it has had a particular focus on sight conservation and helping blind or partially-sighted people
It was for this reason that a group gathered by the Town Hall in Midsomer Norton last week to walk along the High Street to understand the obstacles a blind person may face. A number of volunteers wore blindfolds including Paul Myers, the popular mayor of Midsomer Norton. It was a rather disconcerting scene as the blindfolds looked like bandages left over from the First World War but they were effective in ensuring the participants could not see ahead, above or to the sides, they could just about see their shirt buttons. In this condition they set off down the road. Also accompanying them were two characterful guide dog puppies in training, whose handlers were remarkably successfully at keeping energetic animals under control.
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Saltford Day Centre, Saltford Seniors, Compton Dando Community Association, Village Agents (WERN), Golden Oldies Charity, Silver Ring Choir of Bath. Keynsham & District Diala-Ride does its best to provide transport for all requests but this will be subject to the availability of a driver and/or vehicle. We pride ourselves on providing a caring, safe, affordable and reliable transport scheme. Further information is available by ringing 01225 395321. Keynsham and District Dial-a-Ride
What right have yobs to ruin park?
This letter is aimed at the mindless individuals who left broken glass near the bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park during the evening/night of Friday, October 7. Our dog was cut badly on one paw, which needed treatment – this could easily have been a young child, who often play in that area on their bikes and scooters. What right have these yobs to
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leave their litter, damage litter bins and spray graffiti in an area which is for everyone to enjoy and an asset to the town? A lot of time, effort and money is spent to ensure we have a lovely park only for a minority (some from out of the area, unfortunately) who seem bent on spoiling it. We have a lot of young people to be proud of, it’s a pity others don’t follow their example and make something of themselves. Finally, what good are day patrols when very little happens and hardly any during the night when things do? A Keynsham resident and dog owner
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n NEWS Candle service to remember children A service to commemorate the lives of children and babies who have passed away will be held at Keynsham Methodist Church’s Victoria Centre this month. The annual Candles of Remembrance service, gives family and friends the chance to remember those they have lost, whether recently or some time ago, whatever the circumstances or age of your child. The service includes poems, music, prayers, songs and a roll call of the children’s names and will be held on Saturday, November 12, at 3pm. All are welcome to attend, including children, parents, grandparents, wider family and friends. Refreshments will be served in the hall following the service. For more information about the remembrance service, contact Jeff Sawyer on 0117 975 4071 or email jeffsawyer@blue yonder. co.uk
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Supporters and members get thinking caps on for charity’s annual quiz night Oh, what a night! The questions were prepped, the bar stocked, tables set with tea lights and tablecloths, all ready for Keynsham and District Mencap Society’s annual fundraising quiz on Saturday, October 8, at Saltford Hall, writes fundraiser Amanda Leonard. An incredible 92 people came along with pens poised and thinking caps on. This year there was an eclectic mix of keen quizzers, from current members and families, trustees, volunteers and staff to business supporters and new friends of the society. More than £1,300 was raised on the night from admission, raffle and bar sales. Huge thanks goes to so many local businesses who contributed some fabulous raffle prizes. Sainsburys, Reflections Hair Salon, The Old Bank, The Little Toy Shack, Trigaci, Somerdale Pavilion, Bonzo Lounge, Pomegranate, The Entertainer and Tesco all contributed generously. Among new friends who attended, staff members from Sainsbury’s put together a team called Les Quizerables, who won the star prize – a hamper of goodies kindly donated by Eveleighs Estate Agents. There was a great atmosphere in the hall as questions were asked and heads were scratched, while the music round featured some old favourites. A lot of hard work goes into organising these events
Quiz teams battle it out at Keynsham and District Mencap Society’s quiz night at Saltford Hall, which raised more than £1,300 for the charity
and without the help and commitment of willing volunteers we wouldn’t get the fantastic results we did. So a massive thank you to Ally on the bar, Mac on the door, and Mary and Nicola who worked their socks off getting those nachos and salsa out. Jethro, Will and Barry were fab with the 100 club and the clearing of the empties,
and generally helping to ensure everyone had a great time. The man of the hour was Nick Leonard, who stepped in at the last minute to be the quiz master for the evening, something he had never done before but he nailed it and hopefully he will come back again next year. Just to top it all off, one of the members William Marsh brought
along a sign he had made, and that took pride of place on the stage. It said in big bold letters “Mencap Quiz!” and it even matched the tablecloths. Thanks, Will! As a self-funded charity Keynsham and District Mencap relies more and more on loyal supporters who attend the events – the more successful the events are, the more opportunities we can offer our members. If you are interested in being part of an organisation that can make a difference to local people with a learning disability, then please email info@ keynshammencap.org.uk There are lots of exciting volunteering roles and the society always welcomes new supporters. Visit keynshammencap.org. uk, follow us on Twitter @keynsham_mencap and at facebook.com/keynshammencap
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Framecraft team (from left) Edward Taylor GCF, Alex, Fiona and Colette
Family firm celebrates 25 years in framing A family-run firm that has helped many other local families capture important moments in their lives is celebrating 25 years in business. Framecraft Bath Limited was launched on a market stall by Rod Taylor in 1991 at Green Park Station in Bath to offer bespoke picture framing, before he moved into one of the shop units and, a few years later, was joined by wife Jennifer. The business has expanded to include greetings cards, party products and helium balloons and, ten years ago, was handed to the next generation as it passed
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n PICTURE SPECIAL The keen-eyed members of Keynsham Photographic Society are sharing with us some of the scenes that have caught their eyes over the past few months, from wildlife to landscapes. The society meets every Wednesday at the Fear Hall in Keynsham at 7.30pm for talks, competitions, the chance to share skills and look at others’ work. New members are welcome and there is more information at www.keynshamphotographicsociety.co.uk
Horse by Windmill by Susan Shore
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Keynsham High Street and surrounding area on the 1844-1888 OS 25� 1st Edition map, left, and 2016 Modern OS, right
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neighbourhoods’ history on the map Keynsham is a changing town, with housing developments reshaping its edges, new street names to learn and new landmarks to become familiar with. And whether you called the town home in 1840, 1940 or live here today, the community has been transforming in front of residents’ eyes for generations – decades of changes you can now see taking place in front of your own eyes, thanks to a new online resource. Historic maps of the town, Saltford and the rest of Bath of North East Somerset have now been published as part of Know Your Place West of England, a project that aims to put local heritage across the region “on the map”. Maps dating back as far as 1844 have been digitally reproduced and, as a result, can now be seen side by side with modern maps at the project’s website, www.kypwest.org.uk Visitors to the site can explore their neighbourhood as it was as far back as the 19th century and see how it has changed by using a sliding divider that allows you to replace a 2016 Ordinance Survey map with one of a number of older maps. And so with a sweep of your mouse you can watch the Keynsham bypass disappear and the Chandag and Park estates transform into fields on the 1844-1888 Ordinance Survey map. Move in the opposite direction and a sweep of land labelled the Keynsham Hams sprouts a large factory block, industrial buildings and
Allotments in Keynsham on the 1921-1943 OS 25” Revised Edition map a supermarket appear and the homes that now house the majority of today’s community spread out again to the north and south of Bath Road and around Charlton Road, which isn’t even named on the 19th-century map. While some old landmarks, such as the Keynsham Union Workhouse, have disappeared there are many buildings that today’s residents would recognize, while some of today’s roads mirror the old field boundaries that existed more than a century ago. Saltford, meanwhile, has expanded to the south and west from just a sprinkling of houses and buildings around the High
Street in the 19th century, a large number of which still stand today, of course. Users can also see local points of interest and landmarks, with links they can click to find out more information – for example, the long-gone Dapps Hill gasworks, brick kiln sites, archaeological remains and more. Councillor Patrick AnketellJones, cabinet member for economic development, said: “This free online resource will be enthusiastically welcomed, not just by professional and amateur historians, but anyone locally who is just interested in the place they live.
“The facility offered by this website to compare different historic maps side by side is a big step forward in extending the fascination of old maps to everyone.” Historic maps of the area that appear on the site include 18871902 Goad Insurance Plans, the 1921-1943 OS map and the 19471965 OS National Grid map. More than 50 project volunteers are preparing further historic maps, which will be added to Know Your Place Bath and North East Somerset over the coming months. The website will continue to grow as more resources, including enclosure and tithe maps, and drawings and photographs from archive and museum collections, are added. The project, which was awarded £379,800 by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has already published maps, archive images and links for Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire and will extend to Somerset and North Somerset in coming months. The collaborative project is led by South Gloucestershire Council, working with key partners including Bath & North East Somerset Council, which runs Bath Record Office. Staff at local museums are identifying items from their collections to appear in an upcoming touring exhibition, which will visit Bath Central Library and Radstock Museum. Details will be announced soon. Visit www.kypwest.org.uk to use the maps and find out more about the ongoing project.
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Tiny Tia is a first for town’s fledgling new community
While a Keynsham development will be welcoming plenty of new arrivals, none of them are quite as new as little Tia O’Neill. The tot is the first to be born at Bilbie Green, which is currently being constructed to the south of Keynsham, off Charlton Road, by Barratt Homes. Tia was welcomed by parents Jordan and Albany in September not long after they purchased their first home at the development. Albany said: “This is fantastic for us because we’re proud to say that our new baby Tia is the first to be born at Bilbie Green – a title I’m sure she’ll be proud of – and we’re confident we have absolutely everything we need here right on the doorstep.”
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Beat flu this winter with vaccination Families in Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding areas are being urged not to put off getting a free flu vaccination for their children. This year children aged two to four and those in school Years 1, 2 and 3 are all eligible for a free flu vaccination on the NHS, which is given via a nasal spray. Schools nurses across Bath and North East Somerset are running vaccination clinics and families in B&NES can also book an appointment with their GP. Dr Ardiana Gjini, consultant in public health medicine for Bath at NHS England, said: “It is important we protect young children from the flu virus in time for winter and get them vaccinated now. “Children can become very poorly if they catch flu and the infection can sometimes result in a series disease with serious complications. The nasal spray is a quick and painless vaccination that prevents children from catching flu.”
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Coffee shop team grow their mos to join conversation about men’s health Four coffee shop workers are hoping to create a bit of a stir throughout November to raise money to support men’s health. A group of men who work together at Costa Coffee in Keynsham High Street are taking part in Movember, joining “Mo Bros” across the UK in growing moustaches during the month in exchange for sponsorship. Lee Fellows, 29, is being joined in the challenge by colleagues Luke Bryant, Harry Hodge and Callum Carr, all 17, as they raise awareness and vital funds for the charity. Lee said: “The inspiration for taking part was simple, to raise funds and, equally important, raise awareness of various men's health issues that often go undiagnosed because men fail to check themselves often enough or talk about their health. Movember aims to tackle issues such as testicular and prostate cancer, suicide prevention and mental health issues. “I think beside the fundraising aspect the most important thing we can do is try to remove the stigma some men face around their health and get informed of what we can do such as testicular checks at home or a prostate exam at the doctors, and who is available if they need support.” It’s the first year the team has got involved in the Movember challenge and Lee added: “The amount we raise this year will act as next year’s target so any
Costa Coffee co-workers, from left, Luke Bryant, Harry Hodge, Lee Fellows and Callum Carr, who will all be growing moustaches for Movember donation big or small really will help!” The group have also thanked boss Mieke and Costa for supporting the event. Movember began in Australia in 2003 and its foundation, which aims to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25 per cent by 2030, has funded more than 1,200 men’s health projects around the world. People can support Lee and the team at http://mobro.co/ costakeynsham and find out more about the charity and its work at www.movember.co.uk
Extra £1,000 for anniversary homes fund Keynsham-based Andrews Property Group has received a donation of £1,000 towards its 70th anniversary fundraising drive. To mark the milestone, the company launched its P70 initiative earlier this year, aiming to enable Andrews Charitable Trust (ACT) to purchase 50 properties over the next 50 years to provide a roof over the heads of young people leaving care. The latest donation came from West Bromwich Homes, a subsidiary of West Bromwich Building Society.
Andrews group chief executive David Westgate said: “Andrews has, at its heart, a deep commitment to social philanthropy which is why we decided to celebrate our 70th anniversary in this way. “Our entire staff base has been involved in fundraising initiatives throughout the year, but to have support from those we work alongside in the industry provides us with a true endorsement of the values on which our business is built.”
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n NEWS Artist Jake to share his watercolour skills Compton Dando Art Group will be holding its next open demo on Wednesday, November 16, when the guest artist will be Jake Winkle, who will be demonstrating in watercolour, writes Ros Anstey. Art group organiser Sonia Priest said Jake’s style is modern and he exhibits widely in the south of England and in 2004 was a finalist in the Daily Mail’s Not the Turner Prize competi-
tion. In 2007 Jake’s work was selected for the Royal Society of British Artists exhibition in London and from that time he has been contributing articles about his painting style to The Artist magazine. Doors will open at 9.45am for a 10am start. The entrance fee for guests is £4, which can be paid at the door. For further information, call Mrs Priest on 01761 490551.
Save your stamps to help tackle disease This Christmas, people across Keynsham and Saltford are being urged to save their used stamps to help fund research into a disease that causes blindness. Local supporters of RP Fighting Blindness Ron and Gina Pritchard have so far raised more than £3,300 to go towards funding the charity’s helpline and research into a cure for the inherited condition retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which affects around 25,000 people in the UK. People can cut out used stamps, preferably outside the perforations, and send them to Ron & Gina Pritchard, 22 Huckford Road, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1EA. The couple said: “Thank you to everyone who has helped us to date. You have made a difference.” Any unwanted stamp collections or old and foreign coins will also help add to the fundraising total. The couple also give talks to local groups and clubs to promote awareness and any or-
ganisations that would like a visit can contact them at bristolsouth glosfightingblindness@gmail. com or call 01454 772927.
The beautiful game at your own pace
People who’d like to enjoy football at a slower pace are invited to join Keynsham Walking Football Club at Keynsham Town FC’s Crown Field. The group meets every Friday from 10-11am to head out onto the pitch, play the beautiful game and socialise. There is also another session on Tuesday mornings from 10-11am for the over-65s. People can just turn up and play – either with their own studded boots or with a pair borrowed from the club – with each session costing £3. The club also hosts monthly social events. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Martin on 07754 543719.
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NEWS FROM THE SPACE with Keynsham Arts Consortium
An-Ting sets new standard with stunning recital “In another league” was how one member of the audience described a sold-out concert by renowned pianist An-Ting Chang at The Space in Keynsham. A grand piano was installed at the venue especially for An-Ting’s Exotic Fusions recital on October 29, with a team from Mickleburgh in Bristol expertly manoeuvring the instrument – used by Jamie Cullum and a host of other professionals for touring shows – into the lift and out onto the first floor. “The pieces were beautifully played, the acoustics were excellent and the background to the music was explained in a way we could all understand,” enthused the concert-goer, who said a show of similar standard at venues in Bath or Bristol would have cost at least twice the price. Meanwhile, organisers were delighted to hear from another that it was superior to anything he had seen at The Bristol Music Club over the years. It was a memorable event for spectators and An-Ting was presented with a memento of the occasion by Siri Edwards on behalf of the organisers. Coming up as we head into
17, with performances at 10am, noon and 2pm. Tickets – at £8 adult, £5 child and £25 family – will be on sale soon at https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue. co.uk where details and updates of forthcoming events are also available. New signage above the door at The Space, right
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winter and the festive season, The Space – which now has new signage above its door – will host a special screening of First World War film The Battle of the Somme on Thursday, November 24, £3, doors 7.15pm (see more on Page 9). The venue will be welcoming visitors during the Winter Festival on Friday, November 25, as Keyford Dance School, StageCoach, Brave Bold Drama and ChoirJam take to the stage from 6pm to provide free entertainment. Brave Bold Drama will return as Christmas approaches, bringing family show Hansel and Gretel to The Space on Saturday, December
Bargains good for the home and planet A sale in Keynsham will give shoppers the chance to bag a bargain for their homes while also preventing perfectly good items going to landfill. Bath and North East Somerset Council is holding a second-hand furniture sale on Saturday, November 5, next to the Recycling Centre at Pixash Lane from 10am
to 2pm. Wardrobes, armchairs, bedside tables and cabinets will be among the items, with prices ranging from around £5 to £40, while there will also be kitchenware available for a small donation and a selection of free items. Payment must be made in cash and all furniture bought must be taken away on the day.
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Success for launch of Parkinson’s group
Almost 40 people attended the first meeting of the new Parkinson’s UK Keynsham group coffee morning at the Talbot, on Bath Road, on Tuesday, October 25, writes our correspondent. It was exciting to discover that people had come as a result of notices or articles in the local papers, and that there is a real enthusiasm for getting together and meeting others who either care for someone with Parkinson's or have it themselves. There was plenty of friendly mingling and sharing of experiences, and local medical services were much talked about. Chairman Robin Tanner explained the work done by Parkinson's groups in the Bath and District area. There was a chance to find out what sort of meeting this could become, and it was clear that it was important to have contact with others. It was felt generally that a good start had been made, and we were all looking forward to the next meeting which will be
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As winter approaches, a charity that works with people sleeping rough in Bristol is seeking more volunteers to work in its night shelters. Homelessness charity St Mungo’s runs a number of hostels and hubs across the city to support those sleeping on the streets and help them rebuild their lives. In response to a rise in the number of people sleeping rough – from 41 in 2014 to 97 in November last year – the charity has opened 65 extra bed spaces in partnership with Bristol City Council. Anyone who would like to find out more can contact the volunteer co-ordinator on 07736 887052 or email volunteers@ mungo.org, marked Bristol Night Shelter.
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GARDENING TIPS In the garden
very attractive “drop earrings” and the several euonymous give a nice splash of yellow. Roses are working hard. We have a yellow and a red and each is doing its best to produce blooms at the top of each bush. All the garden furniture is finding its way into storage, so that it can dry and be cleaned and treated as necessary. I have been having a very determined clearing of the neglected corners in the shed, and have found some
amazing things. A tree trunk cut into four pieces lengthwise, two small fence panels with no home to go to, some ring culture pots for tomato growing, which never seemed successful, and a big roll of heavy duty-netting. I know what the last item was from. When our garden was divided 36 years ago. I have cleared my shed of an old ladder, completely rotten, a garden lounger I intended to repair, and an old plastic dustbin split down
one side. Why did I keep that? Now I have space to use tools and small machinery. Leaves are falling rapidly now the colder temperatures are here. The pear trees are almost bare and the carpet on the grass is quite deep. So there is a job for the next few days, get them into the green waste bin. I used to pile them into a shallow pit at the end of the garden, where they rotted down nicely, but the digging out is becoming a chore. The leaf mould produced was a great benefit to the soil but at what cost to my back! November can be a dreary month, but today the sun is shining. When it is cool is a good time to plant tulips. The received wisdom is to plant in big drifts. OK if you have a big garden. We stick to large tubs. Have a look now at any trellises, frames, supports etc. that are holding any roses or other climbers. Ensure they are all sound and check ties. Look for any dead or diseased branches in bigger tres and clear them. Make sure any cuts are clean, no ragged edges for pests to overwinter in. And then have a hot cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a sitdown.
bin. Cut a piece of wire mesh to a slightly larger diameter than the base of your bin, place it over the hole then place your bin on top. Successful composting relies on a mix of material – “greens” and “browns” – moisture and oxygen to encourage the micro organisms that turn waste into compost. “Greens” break down quickly and add moisture to the compost. They include any plant material such as brassica stems, fruit and vegetable peelings, grass cuttings, plant leaves, cut flowers, annual weeds and softwood cuttings. I suggest excluding perennial weeds such
as couch grass or bindweed as the roots may not rot. “Browns”’ break down more slowly and add carbon and fibre to the mix. Importantly they also form air pockets, allowing air flow which helps everything to compost. “Browns” include dry leaves, prunings, twigs, cardboard, shredded paper. It is important to add greens and browns in layers of roughly equal parts or the composting process will stall. Periodically turn over the contents of the bin to improve air circulation or, better still, have a second bin and empty
the contents of the first bin into that. It normally takes at least three to 12 months to produce compost, depending on the temperature and contents of the bin. Compost is a nutrient-rich food product for your garden and will help improve soil structure, maintain moisture levels, and keep your soil’s pH balance in check while helping to suppress plant disease. It will have everything your plants need including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Compost helps the environment, improves your soil’s condition and your plants and flowers will love it.
If I were an apple and grew on a tree I think I'd fall down on a nice boy like me. I wouldn’t stay there giving nobody joy, I'd fall down at once and say, “Eat me, my boy.” Our month in the garden seems to have been taken up with apples. Fruit damaged by maggot or bird, pick up and prepare for stewing. Go over each tree and pick the ripe fruit, sort and store, and occasionally sample one. We have a Lord Lambourne tree which gives a large, round red fruit, quite hard but sweet and juicy. The Bramleys both have a good crop and I have picked and sorted them into boxes. The sound ones will hopefully keep until early spring, stored on shelves in a dark, cool shed. Picking fruit can be a very time-consuming activity and tiring if each apple is examined closely. So I only do two or three pickings. Some get damaged when they fall but one cannot be too fussy when time is at a premium! We shall have good colour in the garden with the bed of asters glowing a dark pink. The Fuschia Magellanica alongside also have
On the plot At this time of the year the major job for most vegetable gardeners is getting rid of the plant waste from the plot. The best way to do this is by creating a compost bin. The alternatives are to burn the waste, but please be considerate to your neighbours, or taking it to the local recycling facility. Neither is friendly to the environment so composting is by far the best option. Compost bins can be obtained from garden centres or from the local councils at relatively low prices. If your budget is low then try making your own from recycled wood or pallets. Ideally site your bin on bare soil so that it’s easy for beneficial microbes and insects to gain access to the rotting material. It also allows for better aeration and drainage, both important to successful composting. If you’re worried about vermin becoming a problem, adding a wire mesh base to your bin when you set it up can help avoid problems later. Dig a shallow hole (approximately one-inch deep) that is equal to the diameter of your
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Victorian Model Farms
At last month’s meeting of the society, local historian Bill Evans described the results of his research into the changes in farming in the Victorian period. The advent of mechanization and steam power was combined with new thinking to make many aspects of farming more efficient. Wealthy landowners built new “Model Farms” with buildings grouped together to increase productivity, and Mr Evans described several of these in our area. The finest example is Eastwood Manor Farm at East Harptree while there is a smaller one named Model Farm at Norton Hawkfield near Whitchurch. No examples have been identified in the immediate Keynsham area, possibly due to the pattern of land ownership. The evening gave an insight into in the development of modern farming which few in the audience were aware of and proved both interesting and enjoyable.
Keynsham Abbey tiles
When it was built, from about 1167, Keynsham Abbey was finished to an exceptionally high
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Model Farm Buildings at East Harptree
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Section in photographing and cataloguing all those in their possession. A small selection of these tiles, showing the variety of patterns and their symbolic meanings, is now on display in the cabinet at the top of the stairs in Keynsham Library in the Civic Centre.
standard. This was reflected in the quality of the tiles used for the flooring in the public areas. Many different designs were used and at intervals over the history of the building areas were relaid with new patterns. After the Dissolution of the abbey in 1539, the building was quickly demolished and much of the stone work re-used in other buildings. Flooring was more difficult to remove and tended to be buried, so that when the
remains were excavated in the 1960s a good selection of these medieval floor tiles was found. The number and variety of these inspired the society’s late president, Barbara Lowe, to become an expert on the subject and she wrote a comprehensive book on her findings. Most of the tiles are now in the care of the local authority and several members of the society have spent the last year assisting staff in the B&NES Archaeology
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economic development, said: “These courses have always proven very popular with local residents keen to find out more about the past so I’d recommend booking your place as early as possible. We are very grateful to the Medlock Trust for helping to fund these courses.” The courses – priced at £20 (beginners) or £25 (advanced) – will run from 10.30am until 3pm and will include morning tea or coffee and lunch. The dates are: n Saturday, November 12,
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The society’s next Monday evening talk is on November 21. Peter Weeks will be speaking on “Ashton Court – Past, Present and Future” and the meeting will be at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road starting at 7.30pm. A limited number of seats will be available for visitors. For details of the society’s full talks programme, visit www. keysalthist.org.uk
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New season arrives in style at St Peter’s
A Keynsham charity shop has launched its autumn collection to help keep shoppers one step ahead of the colder weather – as well as the latest trends. Volunteers, staff and supporters became models for the day to help St Peter’s Hospice shops promote their new stock. Paul Chivers, St Peter’s Hospice head of retail, said: “Once again we have a fantastic selection of autumn and winterwear available at our shops across the region and our launch of this collection coincides perfectly with the opening of our 50th store.” Visit St Peter’s Hospice shop, to buy or donate, at 63 Keynsham High Street.
Saltford Parish Council hosted a well-attended annual Neighbourhood Watch meeting on October 5. Members of the local policing team joined councillors, residents and existing Neighbourhood Watch coordinators to talk about concerns, ideas and the benefits of setting up a scheme. Find out more at www. avonandsomerset.police.uk/services/watch-community-schemes/neighbourhood-watch-scheme/
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n WHAT’S ON November 3
n The Thyroid Talks with Jules Chandler DipCNM, BANT. at The Beehive Natural Health Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. A must for anyone wanting to understand issues relating to thyroid health. 7-9pm, £20 per person. Tickets available from Jules Chandler on 07921 617623 n Keynsham Film Works screens 45 Years (15) starring Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay. Screenings are at The Space, Keynsham, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, membership £30. Find out more at keynshamfilmworks. co.uk
November 4
n Fireworks display at Keynsham Rugby Club, Crown Field. Gates 6pm, display 7.30pm. Children £5, adults £7, family of four £20. All proceeds to the development of the club.
November 5
n Furniture sale next door to Keynsham Recycling Centre, Pixash Lane, 10am-noon. Quality secondhand items available to purchase, some items free. Cash only, hosted by Bath and North East Somerset Council. n Cam Valley Arts Trail, 11am-5pm. Exhibitions, sales, workshops, demonstrations, quality works of art at affordable prices. Visit www. camvalleyartstrail.co.uk n Race Night at Keynsham Royal British Legion, Charlton Road. Details on 0117 986 4997 or rblkeynsham@googlemail.com n Fireworks to music at Avon Valley
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Adventure and Wildlife Park, 5.309.30pm, display at 7pm. Funfair, food stalls and bar, tickets at www. avonvalley.co.uk n Bath Rotary Fireworks Display, Bath Recreation Ground, gates 5.30pm, display 7pm. Advance tickets: adult £5, children £3. On the gate: adults £6, children £4. Book online and find out more at bathboxoffice.org.uk
November 6
n The first Wellsway 6k/12k Family Fun Run organised by Aspire Running Events. Starting at Wellsway School, Chandag Road, there are events for all ages from 10am, registration from 9am. For entry fees and more information, visit www.aspirerunningevents. co.uk/wellsway.html
November 8
n Badminton – your chance to get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Try something new! Drop into our really informal, friendly, pay and play, mixed badminton taster session for adults 18 to 80. Beginners on court 1, previous players and regulars on courts 2,3,4. 10am-noon, Tuesday morning, Keynsham Leisure Centre. £2.40. Rackets available. Just drop in or ring Clive 01179866793.
November 11
n The Wildlife Trusts, Keynsham Local Group. ‘Our Seas, Our Future’ with Alasdair Naulls, engagement officer for Marine Conservation. Our annual event at Wellsway School, hosted by the Wellsway Green Team. Promises to be a thought-provoking, entertaining evening. Doors open 6.30pm to peruse our stands for 7pm start. Adults £2.50, under-16s £1.
November 12
n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am1pm, at Market Walk. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk for more information. n St John’s Crafty Coffee Morning, 10am-12.30pm in the Parish Hall. Delicious cakes, handmade toys, gifts and cards for sale. Some early Christmas ideas! Please support us, come along and tell your friends. n Annual Candles of Remembrance service at Keynsham Methodist Church, Victoria Centre, High Street, 3pm. An opportunity to remember babies and children who have passed away, including poems, music, proyers and a roll call of the children’s names. For more information, contact Jeff Sawyer on 0117 9754071 or email jeffsawyer@blue yonder.co.uk n Bluegrass, country and hillbilly band Slapface and the Hoagies will be appearing at Keynsham Scout HQ, 7.30pm, in support of the Under the Feet of Giants appeal. Bar, food, raffle and silent auction. Book on 07811 956150 or email giants@1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk n Saltford Community Association presents The Big Quiz at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm. Teams of up to six, tickets £6 to include chilli or a vegetarian alternative. Book at Saltford Post Office, at events@ saltfordhall.co.uk or from Saltford Hall Booking Office, mornings only. n All You Need is the Beatles tribute act, Somerdale Pavilion, doors 7.30pm, performance 9-9.45pm and 10.15-11pm. Tickets £10 members, £12 non-members. Call 0117 865 787.
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November 13
n Remembrance Parade, Keynsham, starting at Ashton Way, 9am, to St John’s Church. Parade to reassemble after service at 10.40am and march to Memorial Park gates for wreath-laying service at 11am. n Craft and Gift Fair at Wellsway School, Chandag Road, noon4pm. More than 90 indoor stalls with many items that will make ideal Christmas presents. Hosted by Friends of Wellsway (PTA) to fundraise for the school.
November 16
n The Homemakers group at Keynsham Baptist Church welcomes speaker Cliff White, a former BBC floor manager, who will give them a virtual peek behind the scenes of Antiques Roadshow and the making of TV shows. All welcome, 7.30pm, tickets £7.50 from 01225 425640/01225 874791, to include tea, coffee, wine, cake.
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Groping for Words by Sue Townsend, a warm comedy about an adult literacy evening class run by the middle-aged and wellmeaning Joyce, at Saltford Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 on 01225 400122, at events@saltfordhall. co.uk or pay and collect from Saltford Post Office.
November 19
n 1st Keynsham Scouts host their annual fundraising auction and book sale at Scout HQ, Ashton Way. Refreshments on sale all day. n Keynsham and District Twinning Association hosts a French-style coffee and crepes morning at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10am-12.30pm. White elephant table and raffle.
November 21
n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Illustrated talk by Peter Weeks on Ashton Court – Past, Present and Future. St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors £4. n Timsbury Natural History Group hosts a talk by Chris Sperring on ‘Animals of the past that can influence the future’, Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury at 7.30pm. Visitors £3, refreshments and raffle. More details from Martin Hunt, secretary, on 01761 433234.
November 24
n Keynsham Film Works has teamed up with the Imperial War Museum to host a screening of The Battle of the Somme as part of the First World War Centenary Partnership. 7.30pm at The Space, tickets £3 on the door. n Find out more about growing organically at an Avon Organic Group meeting at The Dance Studio, The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, 7-9pm. Speaker Maggi Brown, former head of education at Garden Organic, on Fruit Growing. Contact secretaryaog@gmail.com
November 25
n North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg holds a constituency surgery in Saltford from 10.30am12.30pm. Call Margaret on 0117 987 2313 or email margaret@ northeastsomersetconservatives. co.uk to make an appointment. n Keynsham Winter Festival and Christmas lights switch-on, 6-9pm.
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Procession, live entertainments, food, competitions, fun fair and market stalls.
November 26
n Christmas Fayre, 10am-2pm, at the Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. Children’s lucky dip, tombola, various other stalls. Free entry . All welcome. Refreshments available. n Christmas Fayre at St Francis Church, Warwick Road, 2.304.30pm. There will be a variety of stalls selling homemade crafts and produce at reasonable prices. Children can also visit Father Christmas in his grotto. Refreshments available. n Chew Valley Choral Society performs Mozart Requiem and other works at St John the Baptist Church, Keynsham with soloists and orchestra, 7.30-9.30pm.
November 27
n Antiques and collectors’ fair at Saltford Hall, 10am-3pm, with refreshments from the cafe. n Keynsham Walkers are Welcome host a fun treasure hunt walk around the town. Starting at the Memorial Park cafe Baked at 10am, individuals or teams of two are invited to enter and find and solve the clues. Details at wrwkeynsham@outlook.com or call 07866 440968. n The Law of Attraction – Manifesting Your Dreams Workshop with Andy Workman at The Beehive Natural Health Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. Come and find out how science now supports this law and how easily you can utilise it. 10am-4pm, £30 per person. Tickets available via www. thebeehivepractice.co.uk
December 1
n Keynsham Film Works screens Force Majeure (15). A Swedish family must face the consequences of the husband’s actions during an avalanche. Screenings are at The Space, Keynsham, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, membership £30. Find out more at keynshamfilmworks.co.uk
December 3
n Christmas Market with cafe at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, 10am-3pm. Crafts, preserves, toys, cakes, books, bric-a-brac, Santa’s grotto and lots more.
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n Family history day course, at The Space, Market Walk, Keynsham, 10.30am until 3pm. Bath Record Office teaches participants how to research family history in England and Wales. Morning coffee/tea and lunch will be provided. Course £20. Book at Bath Record Office or over the phone by debit/credit card on 01225 477421.
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 Saltford Community Cinema screens Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie at Saltford Hall, doors open 6.45pm. Fully licensed bar available, along with ice cream. Tickets £5 on the door.
n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10 until noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun.
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n Keynsham Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Keynsham Rugby Club. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members are welcome, Call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org.uk.
n Saltford Santa Dash starts at 11am from Saltford Sports Ground, raising funds for Butterflies-Haven. Register to take part and find more details at www.saltfordsantadash. webs.com
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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.
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n Want to quit smoking? Do you have questions about vaping? We’re here to help. Call in for a chat, 2-4 pm, Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society hold an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £4 for visitors. (Numbers will be limited if necessary.) n Keynsham Creative Writers meet in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call 0117 9148654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and
n Beginners’ pilates, 6.05-6.45pm, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya for more info – www.yogakeynsham.com, yogakeynsham@gmail.com, 07789 880415. n Beginners’ yoga, 6.55-7.55pm, Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya for more info – www.yogakeynsham.com, yogakeynsham@gmail.com, 07789 88041. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259 for details. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 831852 or email healthylifestyleservice@sirona-cic. org.uk n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm until midMay. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 0117 986 6793 or just turn up. n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired Turn to page 52
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n WHAT’S ON From Page 51 people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903. n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday
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of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, meets at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members always welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leaders are Rosie Cook and Ben Collings, both ex-music students from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for details. 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 Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over-65s, 1011am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. For more details, call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club
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Are you looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Whilst the kids are having the time of their lives, you can be working out, reducing stress and having fun too! Tae Kwon-Do is a great way to get fit and learn self defence in a safe and enjoyable environment. We have classes for everyone – at any fitness level. Our membership ranges in age from 4 to over 50, in all shapes and sizes Call today on
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for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10.00-12.00noon, £2.40. Just drop in or ring Clive 01179866793 n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30 pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Dance Tots for two to four-yearsolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class.
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Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served frequently. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For more information contact Sue 07979 740702. n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk for more details. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nickdewfall@aol.com. 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
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book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331.
n Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.
Wednesday
n Want to quit smoking? Do you
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have questions about vaping? We’re here to help. Call in for a chat, 5-7pm, Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £3.60 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@ choirjam.co.uk or visit www. choirjam.co.uk n Maths @67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community@67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch club for retired professional and business men, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Grasmere Hotel. For more information, ring John Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Gym Tots for two to four-yearsolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See website www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Previous experience
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needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Contact Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864. n The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone
interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
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n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. For more information contact Joan on 01761453169. n Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 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 Turn to page 54
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n WHAT’S ON From Page 53 great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co.uk n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Saltford Sewing Group for
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clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304. n Painting for pleasure club, we are a small club and we meet on a Thursday afternoon at Saltford Hall from 2-4pm. We are of mixed ability and do not have teachers or demonstrations so the cost of belonging in to group is minimal. The club is two hours of painting and friendly company. If you would like to come down to see if it is the club for you your first visit is free. Call 01225 873773 in the evening. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first
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session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474.
centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details.
n Integral Hatha Yoga focused on beginners 6pm, £6 (booked in block), £8 drop-in; beginners/ improvers 7pm, £9 (booked in block), £12 drop-in. St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham. Yogakeynsham@gmail.com, www.yogakeynsham.webs.com, www.twitter.com/yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415.
n Football Junior Development Courses at Keynsham Leisure Centre – 4-4.45pm for five to six-year-olds and 4.45-5.30pm for seven to nine-year-olds. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10-week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details.
n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Wendy on 01761 472192.
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n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. For more details, call Martin on 07754 543719. n Live music every Friday and Saturday night at the Crown Inn Keynsham. Check out our facebook page for weekly updates. n The Wildlife Trusts, Keynsham Local Group. Winter talks on second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham (with the exception of November at Wellsway School). Adults £2.50, children (under 16) £1. At each meeting we sell bird food, Wildlife Trust gift cards, secondhand books and various seasonal craft and edible items in aid of Avon Wildlife Trust. n Goldies Singing Sessions are held on the second and last Friday of each month. The group sing the hits of the Fifties onwards in a very relaxed and informal sing-a-long setting. Join us at The Hawthorns on the second Friday of the month from 10.30-11.30am and at the Key Centre on the last Friday of the month from 2-3pm. For details, call Abby on 01761 470006. n Soccer Tots for three to fouryears-olds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 1.15-2pm. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10-week blocks. Visit the leisure
n Open mic night at the Crown Inn, 63 Bristol Road, Keynsham, every Friday night. Free entry and performances from Mark Venus. n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. n Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old-time dancing? Come and have fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.
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n Children’s craft activities at 10.30am at Keynsham Library. n Live music every Friday and Saturday night at the Crown Inn Keynsham. Check out our facebook page for weekly updates. n Children’s ballroom, Latin and old time dance classes, Saturday mornings at the Key Centre, Keynsham. Contact Terry for more details on 0117 932 3071. n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, River Terrace, Temple Street, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email
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n WHAT’S ON Yogakeynsham@gmail.com n Mindfulness short walk in Keynsham Park, first Saturday of the month, meet Keynsham Bandstand. By donation. Visit www. yogakeynsham.webs.com or call 07789 880415. n Integral Hatha Yoga – suitable for beginners – in Keynsham, 9.30am. Email yogakeynsham@gmail.com, visit www.yogakeynsham.webs. com, find Yoga Keynsham in Twitter and Facebook or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www. saltandsham.co.uk. n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening
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and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Terry’s Dance School offers lessons for young people at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. 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.
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PEN TO PAPER with Keynsham Creative Writers
A Day in the Life of a Rolling Pin You may think my use is obvious; Just rolling dough out flat But your assumption is erroneous, If you think that that is that. One use you may have witnessed Is as a weapon in a fight; Poor Judy fending Punch off In her domestic plight. I have a chip on my top end From a use I found most frightening, To bang a nail into the wall; That picture still needs straightening. Being chipped one end was bad But now I’ve split the other.
Caused by smashing the windscreen Of my owner’s cheating lover. Oh, to languish in a drawer Or to roll some pastry flat, What I’d give to have a day As simple as all that. Amanda Staples
With the change of seasons, we are looking for new members to join our little group. Do you write? Or are you thinking of starting to write? We have members of all abilities from absolute beginners to published professionals, from teenagers to octogenarians. We get together at Keynsham Library at 2.30pm on the second and fourth Monday of every month, share our work and ideas and support each other. For more information, contact George on 0117 9148654 or george.liddell@blueyonder.co.uk
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blessings. Likewise, if we only focus on the good, we might fail to notice or deal with small issues that become too big to handle when allowed to develop before they hit us head on. If we keep our vision open to every aspect of our lives and the fantastic world we live in, we start to notice the good things in our own existence and in the lives of others around us. We start to notice small blessings and gifts that we hadn’t been aware of before. If and when problems arise (and they do), we get an early sighting of them, affording us time, if possible, to slow our approach towards them, enabling us to deal with them before they become unmanageable. We have time to recognise the strengths and abilities we have to deal with issues effectively. We can use our imagination to see our goals on our horizon and to work out how to “drive” ourselves on towards them. Being open in our view of the world gives us a much safer and enjoyable journey through life. Bon voyage!
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Non-Fiction
The Olive Tree by Carol Drinkwater (Audio CD) Narrated by the author herself, Carol Drinkwater, this audio book charts her journey in search of the routes that olive cultivation has taken over the centuries. Set during spring in the Mediterranean, it is above all a tale of our time. Troubled by challenges her own South of France farm is experiencing, Carol realises new approaches to farming are becoming essential, so she embarks on a quest which takes her south through Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Italy before she finally returns to her farm. Through her travels and vivid encounters, Carol confronts some of the critical issues of our time – land-care and the harsh realities of diminishing water reserves – and ends her momentous journey in the company of olive growers whose vision for the future is remarkable and ingenious. This is the first book of the series set in the olive farm. A delightful audio bringing a bit of sunshine into an autumnal day.
obsessed with the occupants of the houses she passes every day. She fantasises about the lives she thinks the couples are having. And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Rachel tries to solve the mystery. Each chapter is told from initially Rachel’s views and then the other couples’ views. Rachel is not that likeable to begin with but that is the interesting part of this book. It is Rear Window meets Gone Girl and a great psychological thriller and modern tale.
Poetry
Following on from the BBC’s series of modern poetry, why not visit the poetry section in Keynsham Library for a different read? Poems of the Seasons illustrated by Gordon Beningfield Gordon Beningfield’s exquisite watercolour paintings complement the huge variety of poems
Adult Fiction
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins This extremely popular thriller has just been made into a film starring Emily Blunt, and follows Rachel, a slightly overweight, divorced alcoholic, and begins with her journey into work. From the train window Rachel becomes slightly
contained in this anthology on the changing seasons. Arnold, Blake, Browning, Chaucer, Hughes, Rossetti, Shakespeare, Shelly and Wordsworth – all the favourites are
here, along with many other poets taken from 400 years of poetry. The perfect book for this time of year!
Children’s Fiction
The Wombles go round the World by Elizabeth Beresford Hands up if you remember The Wombles? Well, they’re back, in a reprint of the original 1970s titles by Elizabeth Beresford MBE. For those of you who don’t remember them first time round, Wombles are funny little creatures who live in a burrow on Wimbledon Common and who enjoy recycling all the rubbish that humans leave behind them. Come and join Great Uncle Bulgaria, Tobermory, Bungo, Orinoco, Wellington, Tomsk and, of course, the delightful Madame Cholet on their various comic escapades. A great read for junior readers and their older friends and relatives too. When Martha’s Away by Bruce Ingman Have you ever wondered what your pet gets up to when you’re out of the house all day? Meet Lionel and his friends and read all about their antics when Lionel’s owner Martha goes out to work. The tongue-incheek humour of this wonderful picture book really is a treat for children and adults alike. It’s a firm favourite of several of the library staff.
Library News
Keynsham Library will be open on the night of November 25 2016 for the Keynsham Winter Festival, when there will be a Punch and Judy show from 7.15pm to 8pm. This year’s theme is Light, so look out for the library’s special window display. The Saturday craft activities continue at 10.30am at Keynsham Library as well as the very popular Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Story Time. Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, now every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 1010.30am
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Keynsham commemorating the Library is centenary of World War one playing host to 2014 – 2018 a fascinating 1914 – 1918 exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War. Bath & North East Somerset Council has put together the exhibition to tell the story of the conflict, shedding light on the history of the local area on the battlefield and on the home front. The free exhibition, featuring photographs, letters and newspaper cuttings, is open on the first floor of Keynsham Library & One Stop Shop during usual library opening hours, until Saturday, November 19. Bath and North East Somerset
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Group holds fundraising walk with a twist Somerdale Pavilion hosted a fundraising event with a twist as members of its Powerhoop class took part in a challenge. The group completed a mile-and-a-half walk around the playing fields while hula-hooping with their weighted Powerhoops. Afterwards, the group were able to catch their breath with refreshments and a cake sale where they were joined by family and friends who sponsored them. The event raised £553, which will go to Aquaterra’s Step Out Move On programme, which provides health and wellbeing support for people with longterm conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis and mental health issues. A spokesperson for Aquaterra, which runs Somerdale Pavilion, said: “Congratulations and a big thank you to everyone who participated, who endured months of training leading up
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH with Nigel Somers, senior pastor at Keynsham Elim Church
So significant A nurse wrote these words: During my second month of nursing college, our professor gave us a short test to see how well we were remembering our lectures. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?” Why had the professor put that in the test? Surely that was not relevant to our studies. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before class
ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our test score. “Absolutely,” said the professor. “In your careers you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say hello.” “I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.” When I read the bible, one of the things about Jesus that stands out to me is the value he placed on people. Although he often spoke to crowds, he also made an effort to get to know people as individuals. The bible records many one-toone conversations that Jesus had with the people of the time. And as he came to know them, he acknowledged them and helped them. The gospels are filled with stories of all sorts of people and their encounters with Jesus. He was compassionate to the poor, the sick, the hurting, the outcasts. In the bible, the gospel of Mark, we find the eye-witness account of
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Somerset artist Rob Heard’s thought-provoking First World War commemoration is coming to the grounds of Bristol Cathedral. Shrouds of the Somme features 19,240 12-inch figures each wrapped in a shroud, representing each of the soldiers who died on the first day of the battle. The installation attracted thousands of visitors in Exeter and now is being brought to Bristol from November 11 to 18 following public demand.
Social media link for Meadows neighbours People who have moved into the Meadows development in Keynsham are invited to get on social media and share their news and views with neighbours. As the new community grows, residents have set up a
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Six members of a Keynsham church will be travelling to Romania to help deliver Christmas gifts donated by local people. For several years, Elim Keynsham Church in Balmoral Road has been collecting gifts packed in shoeboxes, destined for young people from poor families in Romania. Last year, 380 shoeboxes were collected and a small team from the church travelled to Oradea with the charity Support for Romania to visit families and hand out the gifts. The annual “shoebox” appeal has now been launched for 2016, with people invited to pack a shoebox with gifts aimed at a certain age group, from babies up to 18-year-olds. The boxes should be wrapped in Christmas paper and filled with age-appropriate gifts, and a leaflet featuring a guide to what
can be included is available at http://keynshamelim.com/blog/ shoebox-appeal-2016 The boxes need to be brought to the church by Thursday, November 17, which is hosting a thanksgiving event on November 20 from 5pm, with afternoon tea and then a service from 6pm. One of the volunteers who made the trip to Romania last year said: “If I could only capture the smile and excitement on the children’s faces when they received their gift I’m sure it would inspire every person in Keynsham to give a shoebox.”
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Having enjoyed success over the past few seasons the A team at Fry Club FC are currently without a long-term management solution, something the club is keen to address, writes our correspondent. The main roles for any successful applicant will be to support the two County League Senior squads while working in partnership with the very experienced B team manager to progress young players coming through the ranks of our junior teams. Player progression is a core value at Fry Club FC and the management team and coaches all work together to support each player to achieve their potential.
We are looking for an individual or a small team a with the motivation and desire to be a manager or coach of an adult football team within the thriving network of a large club. Experience would be preferred but it is certainly not essential as the successful candidate will benefit from the full support of the experienced committee and management teams of our three other senior squads. All expressions of interest in the role should be made to the Club Secretary Steve Curtis on 07929 746 815 or email him at stevecurtis@blueyonder.co. uk
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PROPERTY Saltford Farm Barn OIEO £475,000 A delightful Grade II-listed singlestorey converted farm building in a lovely location set in the environs of a former farmhouse in a beautifully landscaped garden on the village edge. Available with no upward sales chain. Accommodation comprises reception hall, sitting room with vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove, large extensively glazed kitchen/dining room, two (potentially three) bedrooms, bathroom, laundry room. To the exterior there is extensive driveway parking, detached studio (former double garage), carport and a delightful garden. Book your viewing with Davies & Way on 01225 400400.
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accommodation throughout and benefits from a westerly-facing, secure rear garden, a contemporary fitted kitchen, bathroom and ensuite, along with single garage with off-street parking. An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate this lovely home. Book your viewing with Eveleighs on 0117 904 9000.
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This 2 bedroom flat features its own front door with good sized hallway complete with double door storage cupboard and a separate airing cupboard. There is an open kitchen/living area to include oven/hob, washing machine and patio doors leading to the communal garden. In addition there are 2 double bedrooms, bathroom with shower and an allocated parking space. Energy Efficiency Rating: C
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Bowlers’ tour brings donations rolling in Keeping up a 30-year tradition, the male members of Keynsham Bowling Club went on tour at the start of September, writes our correspondent. Accompanied by the “Tour Pig” money box, the tourists raise money for a chosen charity via contributions from the clubs they play against – and from fines for any “misdemeanours” by the visitors. This year the tourists were based in Weymouth and decided to support one of the charities chosen by the Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Alan Hale, who is also a Keynsham councillor. A total of £400 was raised, which was donated to the RICE Institute at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, which provides specialist services to assess, diagnose and offer treatment to people with memory problems. The unit also offers a dedicated Carers Course for spouses, family
and carers of those affected by dementia. Councillor Hale attended
the monthly coffee morning at the bowling club to receive the cheque, and our picture shows
him wearing the Club tie with representatives of the touring party, and the Tour Pig.
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Golfers kitted out for promotion bid Golfers in Saltford have been given a show of support as they channel efforts into winning promotion next year. Saltford Golf Club’s Ladies A team have received a brand new kit with sponsorship from local estate agency Eveleighs, which will be worn as they battle it out for a place in the Bristol and District Golf League’s second division. As well as determination, the team also has some new recruits whose skills will be very useful in the campaign ahead – and there is room for more new players. Ladies’ captain Debbie Dardis said: “We're very excited this year as we have two young ladies with low handicaps who have joined the club and will enhance our A team. We are currently in the local Bristol and District third division, and our plans are to fight hard and move up to the second division in 2017. “Saltford Golf Club’s Ladies Section is looking for lady golfers
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Club doubles up for tennis tournament With the promise of heavy showers almost all day, Fry Tennis Club carried on regardless, in true British style, to hold their American Doubles Tournament last month, writes our correspondent. Sixteen members, covering five decades in age, gathered outside their clubhouse at Somerdale at 1.15pm to be reminded of the rules of the competition. Players were divided into either Team A or Team B and these teams had already been decided by Mark Long, one of the tournament organisers. Team A consisted of predominantly male players, plus a few stronger ladies, and the remainder were in Team B. On each court, a member of Team A was paired with a member of Team B and they were drawn against a similar pairing. This resulted in a doubles match on each of the four courts lasting five games. The results were then passed
Tournament finalists, from left, Debby, James, Mike and Kerry to the tournament referee for the day, Jane Long, against individual names. The winning pair on each court stayed put and the losers moved on to the next court and so on. The original pairings were then split so everyone had a new partner and new opposition. This format continued for seven rounds and the four winners were the ones with the two highest individual scores in each team. The showers, some light and some heavy, continued throughout the afternoon but
play was only halted for a few minutes on one occasion. After the seven rounds, everyone enjoyed a marvellous selection of sweet and savoury food, all donated by those present. Suitably sustained, the winner of Team A and the second placed player in Team B played the winner of Team B and the second place player in Team A. A full set was played, on our Number 1 court, with a tie break decider if necessary. The final was a very tight match but, in the end, Debby Williamson and James Taylor
beat Kerry Grace and Mike Salmon, six games to four. Debby and James were delighted because they had been runners up in the previous tournament. They were presented with their trophies – a bottle of red and a bottle of white wine – and were heartily congratulated by everyone present. After clearing up, most of the players headed over to the Somerdale Pavilion where they enjoyed a post-tournament drink and the inevitable discussions. It was unanimously agreed that, despite the bad weather, it had been a very enjoyable afternoon. If you would like to join in the fun and play some social and competitive tennis with Fry Tennis Club, please don’t hesitate to contact Debby Williamson, club secretary, on either 07825 721459 or email her at debbywilliamson63@yahoo. co.uk
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n SPORT KEYNSHAM TOWN FC News from the Crown Field
October saw Keynsham Town’s First Team slip back slightly in the race for promotion from the Toolstation Western League Division One, writes our correspondent.
After a good 2-0 win at home to Cheddar on October 1, a chilly Tuesday evening saw Keynsham visit Radstock Town and come away with all three points after a hard-fought 1-0 win. The game was a tight affair with few clear-cut opportunities in front of goal. However, it was settled by a spectacular goal in the 35th minute from 60 yards by Ks forward Ben Harris. The Radstock keeper mishit a freekick from the touchline and the ball fell to Harris, who took one touch to get the ball under control before unleashing a shot which sailed into the empty net. Nineteen-year-old Harry Neil had a great chance to make it 2-0 with five minutes to go, but could only find a tame shot after a great run. However, the Ks held on for the victory. Three days later saw the Ks visit Bishop Sutton on a Friday evening as part of the Western League’s “Ground Hop” weekend. This was the second year that this weekend extravaganza has taken place and involves a Friday night game, four successive games across Saturday and two more on the Sunday. As with last season, more than 1,700 fans from all over the world (not just the UK) attended the seven fixtures. A bumper crowd of 247 at Lake View saw an even game which was unfortunately spoiled by a bizarre refereeing display which left players, coaches and spectators equally baffled. After a tight first half where both defences dominated, the hosts wasted three great chances to take the lead in the second half. They were left to rue those misses when Ben Harris again
The Ks at Bishop Sutton for the Western League’s ‘Ground Hop’ found himself in the right place at the right time in the 89th minute, as he calmly slotted home after being put clear to give the Ks another priceless 1-0 away win. The following Wednesday was another evening away game at Ashton & Backwell United, but this time Keynsham’s fine run came to an end with a disappointing 2-1 defeat. The hosts took advantage of the steep slope when they converted a corner on 12 minutes after Keynsham failed to clear the ball. However, the Ks soon hit back, and a fine team goal finished off by Sam Duggan made it all square at the break. The first half hour of the second half saw the Ks pour forward down the slope, but some scintillating football was not matched by their finishing, as Matty Brown, Kyle Box, Mike Winer and Ben Harris all squandering great chances. These misses were to prove critical, as the hosts scored a carbon-copy goal from another corner on 75 minutes and closed the game out without too many more alarms. A break from league action followed, as Keynsham made the short journey to Premier League outfit Longwell Green Sports for a Les Phillips Cup Preliminary Round tie. Manager Chris King made a few changes to give some key players a rest and they ended up on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline after a disjointed performance. Centre forward Matty Brown scored a consolation goal in injury time to make it 16 goals for him in his
debut season for the Ks. A massive top-of-the-table clash was set for Saturday, October 22, as Keynsham visited Wellington with both teams level on 36 points. Chances were few and far between in the first half, but a momentary lapse in concentration from the Ks’ defence gifted a free header in the 20th minute, which was easily converted. The Ks were able to stamp their mark on the game after the interval and started to produce some of their trademark flowing football on a difficult surface. A lovely interchange between Ben Harris and Matty Brown on the hour saw Harris’s shot go over the bar when he should have scored. Wellington then made the game safe in the 75th minute, when one of their many long throws forced an error in the Ks’ defence which was duly punished. The hosts held on comfortably for a 2-0 victory. Manager Chris King said: “The lads need to remain positive, as we are still in a good position at this stage of the season. It just shows that every game is tough in this division and you have to remain focused to win games. We had a run of six games without conceding a goal and that takes some doing at any level of football. Yes, you need the rub of the green at times, but everyone was working hard to stop the opposition. “At Backwell we were disappointed to concede two goals from set pieces and then at Wellington we again conceded two goals that in previous weeks
At the end of the month, this left the league table looking like this: First Division P W D L F Wellington 18 13 3 2 41 Hengrove 18 12 2 4 51 KEYNSHAM 18 12 1 5 41 Malmesbury 18 10 4 4 44
we would have dealt with. That is frustrating, especially when you have played the better football and created good chances in both games”. The month ended with a pulsating clash at the AJN Stadium, where visitors Welton Rovers twice gave away a lead but then equalised themselves with only minutes remaining. The first half was an even affair, with both teams going close but neither able to finish some lovely moves. However, Welton took the lead on 33 minutes after Ks keeper Ash Wintle made a rare error, as he couldn’t hold a shot and the rebound was tapped into an empty net. The game exploded into life after Chris King made a double substitution on the hour. Sub Pat Davison equalised within three minutes of coming on, but Welton regained the lead almost immediately. Midfield maestro Sam Duggan headed home with 10 minutes to go to make it 2-2, before popping up again in the 86th minute to put the Ks 3-2 ahead with a superb 20-yard strike into the bottom corner. Amazingly though, the visitors again responded only two minutes later with a similar fine shot, which gave Wintle no chance. So the spoils were shared after a thrilling 3-3 draw. The Ks are again on the road for much of November, with their only home First Team league game being on Saturday, November 26, when Malmesbury Victoria visit Crown Fields (3pm kick-off). However, Hengrove Athletic also visit Crown Fields on Tuesday, November 8, for a Somerset Premier Cup second round clash (7.45pm kick-off). The club’s Reserves have had a mixed bag of results so far this season and currently sit in 10th place in the Somerset County League Division One East with six points from six games. The A Team lie fifth in the Bristol & Suburban League Division 3 with 10 points from eight games. Don’t forget that you can follow the club’s fortunes on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@ KeynshamTownFC).
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The main purpose of the role is to assist in the day to day management of the site whilst ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to. You will direct Team Members to ensure efficient working practices are maintained and that the highest standard of customer service is met at all times whilst ensuring revenue targets are achieved and costs are controlled effectively. This role is greatly varied, which provides the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in all aspects of cinema operation management including box-office, both projection booth and food and beverage operations. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Leadership qualities • Communication skills • A passion for delivering excellent customer service • Good attention to detail • The ability to work well under pressure • A proactive approach to management Most importantly you will thrive on being part of the Showcase Management Team, which offers the opportunity to work on a leading leisure brand. To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your expectations, reasons for applying and what skills you can bring to the post, to Andrew Temple, General Manager, Showcase Cinema, St Phillips Causeway, Bristol, BS2 0SP Closing Date: 17.11.16
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Call Nick / Alison at A.Cleaning Service on:
07812 730346
www.a-cleaningservice.com
*PRICES ARE EXCLUDING VAT
CLEANING SERVICES
Fred’s Cleaning Services
• Patio and Decking Cleaning • Conservatory Cleaning • Driveway Cleaning • Fence Paint Spraying • Window Cleaning • Gutter & Fascia Board Cleaning - even over extensions
Call Fred or Jen on 0117 986 66 37 or 07554200044
To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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ELECTRICIAN
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Griffin Electrical Established 1984
YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL ELECTRICIAN
www.griffin-electrical.co.uk john@griffin-electrical.co.uk • Rewiring • Minor alterations • Security Lighting & Alarms 01275 832830 07831 534766 NICEIC Approved Contractor Member of Checkatrade.com
DRIVEWAYS
ELECTRICIAN
AGL DRIVEWAYS Tarmac & Block Paving
• A wide range of colours & patterns • Local Keynsham family run business for 50 years • All work guaranteed • Free estimates
Tel: 0117 9860485 or 07831 453821 www.agldrives.co.uk ELECTRICIAN
ELECTRICIAN
GARAGE SERVICES
ELECTRICIAN
ELECTRICIAN
GARDENING
Ammonite Electrical Services Specialising in domestic installations
No job too small, or large EICRs (Full Inspection & Testing service) Fault Finding Emergency call-outs & free quotations
Contact David on: Office: 0117 214 0545 Mobile: 07568 326 999
Home Audio • Domestic • Commercial Industrial Contractor
T: 07894 685 623
Email: dw@ammoniteelectrical.co.uk Website: www.ammoniteelectrical.co.uk
W: orbelectrical.co.uk E: info@orbelectrical.co.uk
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PAINTING AND DECORATING
November, 2016 PET CARE
SJM DECORATING
Professional Decorating Local Qualified tradesmen Internal & External Decorating Fast, reliable & friendly service No hidden extras Free Quotations Call Scott 07515 523 623 0117 3824411
Grooming service for small/medium breeds Personal one on one attention given to each pet Bath, clip and styling. Ear, nail and gland care Pick up and delivery service available for OAP’s within Keynsham area
PEST CONTROL
PLASTERING SERVICES
www.sjmdecorating.freeindex.co.uk
HAIRDRESSER
CanineCabin
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING KEYNSHAM
Tel: 07954 994774
Advance Pest Control Commercial & domestic
• Pigeons • Mice • Moles• Rats • Squirrels • Gulls •Bed-bugs • Ants • Fleas • Flies • Moths • Wasps
07771 503107 Call me on:
07840 344555 HEALTH
YOUR LOCAL PEST CONTROL EXPERTS www.advancepestcontrolbristol.com info@advancepestcontrolbristol.com
PET CARE
PLUMBING SERVICES
Foot Health Practitioner Jackie Duffy MCFHP MAFHP Home visits, for foot care help & advice Tel: 01225 471207 Mobile: 07944 989137
Redlynch Lane, Chewton Keynsham, BS31 2SN T: 0117 9862658 E: info@latchetskennels.co.uk
W: www.latchetskennels.co.uk KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
M J CRAWFORD
PET CARE
CARPENTRY & KITCHEN FITTING SERVICES
Your local carpenter who carries out all types of carpentry work .
• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Doors • Skirting • Flooring • Decking • Pvc cladding
Call Matt on 07909 928413 or 01179 864304 for a free quote To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
TREE SURGERY
All aspects of Tree Surgery & Hedge Maintenance
• Stump Grinding • Qualified & Fully Insured • Free Quotations & Advice Contact: Andy Maule (RFS Cert.Arb)
0117 9864273/07748118266 www.pinnacletreeservices.co.uk
0117
957 5092
Eclipse Sewing Machine Repairs
For all your servicing and repairs to domestic and industrial sewing machines
GIVE TERRY A CALL ON:
0797 005 6976
Or drop your machine into the shop for a quote
10 Victoria Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5JS
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Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc… OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT
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WINDOW CLEANING
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
TREE SURGERY
WINDOWS AND DOORS
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F O R M E R LY
B R A N C H E S
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B R I S T O L
We’re opening The Old Mill Interiors & Furnishings store in the heart of Bristol, bringing the people of Bristol and surrounding areas great value furniture, homewares and gifts with everyday low prices. On the site of the recently closed Branches of Bristol store, you’ll be able to find a world of oak, pine and painted furniture for all rooms in your home in every look imaginable, from stylish classics to ultra-modern industrial looks. But we don’t stop there, with leather and fabric sofas and chairs, mattresses and more. There’ll also be a great range of rugs, lighting, homewares and gifts. Simply everything you need for a more beautiful home.
WARWICK OAK RUSTIC FINISH LIVING & DINING FURNITURE FROM JUST £99.99
CAMBRIDGE NATURAL LOOK PINE BEDROOM FURNITURE FROM JUST £35.00
NEW LOOK STORE NOW OPEN! ENJOY THESE OPENING OFFERS IN OUR NEW STORE!
5% OFF ANY ORDER SPEND £1000 & GET 10% OFF V A L I D F O R A L I M I T E D T I M E O N LY
Store Opening times Monday - Saturday: 9.30am -5.30pm Sunday: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Stay up-to-date with offers on our Facebook page or visit our website
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0117 934 9200
T H E S H O W R O O M S , C I T Y P O I N T, T E M P L E G A T E , B R I S T O L , B S 1 6 P L Minimum spend and delivery radius applies for free local delivery