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‘Game-changing’ transport schemes take step forward “Game-changing” transport schemes for the Keynsham area have taken a step forward with a deal to spend more than £400,000 on looking into improvements to the Hicks Gate roundabout to reduce congestion. A second study will investigate the potential for a rapid transit scheme – including options for an underground link
– between Keynsham and Bristol city centre. The projects will be funded as part of a £6 million investment by the West of England Combined Authority into looking at ways to keep the region moving, which won unanimous backing from local council leaders and metro mayor Tim Bowles on October 30.
As a result, work can begin on a £460,000 business case to look into reducing peak-time delays at Hicks Gate, including the potential for a new link from the A4174 ring road to the A4 Keynsham bypass that could remove many cars from the roundabout. The scheme will take into account any future link Turn to Page 2
Getting Chocolate Train back on track
Volunteers restoring a steam engine from Fry’s factory are among a number of groups – including Keynsham Cricket Club and Broadlands Bears nursery – bidding for funds for a range of community projects. Pages 8-9 & 19
‘Selfless’ student Freya is honoured
A student who spends her spare time helping young people at a Keynsham charity is honoured by her college. Page 21
Church appeal to fill gap of £45,000
A Keynsham church is turning to the community to help it fill a £45,000 gap in funds to pay its bills by the end of the year. Page 6
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‘Commitment to get region moving’ From Page 1 between the A4 and A37 as well as the proposed relocation of Brislington Park and Ride. Meanwhile, a feasibility study into a rapid transport scheme to link the Keynsham area with Bristol city centre will also get the green light. Tim Warren, Bath and North East Somerset Council leader, backed the plans alongside Bristol mayor Marvin Rees and South Gloucestershire Council leader Matthew Riddle, telling the WECA meeting that the rapid transit scheme would be “a real game-changer”. Welcoming the proposals ahead of the meeting, he said: “The A4 between Bristol and Bath is well known as one of the busiest roads in our region, and Hicks Gate roundabout in particular is notorious for causing tailbacks at peak times. It’s therefore very positive news that the West of England
Combined Authority is looking at improvements to this roundabout to increase road capacity and get traffic moving. “Alongside this, we are also looking at longer-term plans to improve journeys, such as extending the A4174 Avon Ring Road to link with the A37 and south Bristol. Road improvements such as these are essential to supporting economic growth and ensuring we have the infrastructure to meet our region’s growing population. Together with the other transport measures being considered by the West of England Combined Authority, including bus and rail improvements, this could represent a real game-changer for transport in the Keynsham area.” Other studies that will receive some of the £6m funding include those that will look at an orbital road between Whitchurch and
Did you see cashbox robbery in High Street? Police say they are still investigating a robbery outside a bank in Keynsham, which saw a security guard injured and thieves make off with a cashbox. The incident happened in Keynsham High Street on Thursday, October 12, between 12.15pm and 12.30pm. The offenders assaulted the security guard before stealing the cashbox and driving off in a darkcoloured vehicle.
A police spokesperson said: “The security guard was injured and has received treatment in hospital. “If you saw or heard anything suspicious and haven’t yet spoken to the police, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5217232580. You can also give information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. They never ask for your name or trace your call.”
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Council leader Tim Warren, left, with metro mayor Tim Bowles Hengrove, the construction of a link road to the east of Bath and potential improvements to Temple Meads station. Tim Bowles, West of England mayor, said: “Over the next 20 years the West of England Combined Authority aims to transform transport in the region. We need to address underlying transport issues while enabling the sustainable delivery of new housing and employment growth. The investment we are proposing to make in these specific projects forms part of a long-term commitment to getting the region moving.” To find out more, visit www. westofengland-ca.org.uk
Keynsham Royal British Legion will once again be leading commemorations for those who have fallen in war, with their annual Remembrance Day parade and two minutes’ silence on Armistice Day. Intermittent road closures will be in place on Sunday, November 12, between 9am and 11.30am, to allow the parade to make its way from Ashton Way at 9am, along the bottom of Rock Road and then down the High Street to St John’s Church for a service. The parade will then march back along the High Street and down Bath Hill to the Memorial Park gates, arriving at 10.55am for the laying of wreaths. The procession will then return along Bath Hill, march back along the High Street and onto Ashton Way for dismissal. The day before the parade, on Saturday, November 11, the annual two minutes’ silence for Armistice Day will be observed
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in St John’s Church instead of outside Keynsham Memorial Park gates as in previous years because of a stricter application procedure for road closures. The church will open its doors from 10.45am until 11.15am, where the vicar will lead a prayer in front of plaques honouring the fallen and the silence will take place at 11am. It will be followed by the Last Post and the Bearing of Standards and anyone wishing to join the ceremony is welcome. A spokesperson for Keynsham Royal British Legion said: “On behalf of the Royal British Legion, we hope that as many people as possible will come to observe the silences and watch the parade. People of Keynsham and surrounding areas are some of the finest and we hope the numbers, both on Armistice Day and at the Remembrance Parade, will continue to grow. “Please note that this year there are poppies displayed along the parade route and we hope that the people of Keynsham and those passing through will enjoy seeing them.”
Purse snatched in town supermarket Police are appealing for witnesses after a senior citizen’s purse was taken from her bag as she shopped in a supermarket in Keynsham. The theft happened just before midday on Tuesday, October 17, at the Iceland store in Temple Street, where the woman realised her purse was missing when she tried to pay for her shopping. Anyone with any information that could help police inquiries is asked to get in touch through the police website, www.avonandsomerset. police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5217237214. Alternatively ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call. Police urge shoppers to keep handbags zipped up and close to the body or to keep wallets in an inside pocket.
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Remembering the Great Flood – and how you can help Next year sees the 50th anniversary of the Great Flood of 1968. It’s an event etched in the memories of everyone who lived in the area at the time, yet there is no memorial in Keynsham – a situation Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society is aiming to rectify, with the help of residents, as the group explains here.
The ancient County Bridge Stone was also known as the Abbot’s Seat
The Great Flood brought tragedy and misery, but also many examples of heroism and selflessness. Much has been written about the flood and in previous years exhibitions and dramatic productions have been staged to commemorate it. Yet, apart from a flood level marker in Dapps Hill, Keynsham has no physical reminder of that night, and no memorial to those who died when their car was
swept off the Chew Bridge in the town centre. Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society believes it is time to rectify this omission and is proposing a project to construct a permanent commemoration of the event. Many bridges along the River Chew were destroyed or irreparably damaged by the flood. One of these was the ancient County Bridge on the Bitton
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n NEWS Road. Built into the north parapet of this was the County Bridge Stone, sometimes known as the Abbot’s Seat as it was reputed to have come from Keynsham Abbey. Older residents have fond memories of sitting with “one foot in Somerset and the other in Gloucestershire”. The ancient stone was swept away but later recovered; since then it has been out of sight in the council’s archaeology store. The society is planning to reinstall this stone in Keynsham Memorial Park with a commemorative plaque and an explanation of the history of the stone and the events of July 10, 1968 to inform future generations. The project has the support of Keynsham Town Council and permission to use and display the stone has been obtained from B&NES Council. To display the stone in an appropriate way has a substantial cost and the society is launching a public appeal to raise £5,000. It is hoped that the memorial will
Chew Bridge at Dapps Hill viewed from Gooseberry Lane in the aftermath of the flood be unveiled on July 10, 2018. Society chairman Richard Dyson said: “We believe that many local people would like to see a permanent commemoration of this important event in the
history of the town and hope they will consider making a small contribution towards making it a reality.” A donation form can be downloaded from the society’s
website – www.keysalthist. org.uk – or collected from the Keynsham Town Council office at 15-17 Temple Street. Details of how to donate online will also be posted on the website.
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Church appeal to fill gap of £45,000 A Keynsham church is turning to the community to help it fill a £45,000 gap in funds to pay its bills by the end of the year. St John’s Church, in the High Street, says rising costs from the Diocese of Bath and Wells, static numbers in the congregation and the fact some generous supporters have moved away have combined to leave the church with a deficit. All Anglican churches in the local area pay a sum to the central diocese, which then in turn pays for staff costs – Keynsham has three full-time clergy and has just taken on a part-time children and families worker, who will be funded in full by the diocese for the first year. The church used reserves to settle the bill in 2012 and has kept a close eye on its budget since – but diocese charges have gone up by £8,000 in the last two years, adding £16,000 to the total St John’s now faces. In a bid to raise extra funds, the church has sent information packs to everyone connected with St John’s – and letters to groups who use the premises – to raise awareness of the situation and appeal for pledges. The church team says it is now hoping that the wider community can help, too. Rev Stephen M’Caw said: “The church building is a vital part of the town’s heritage, it is the worshipping community that keep it running and therefore supporting the church helps keep
the building going. But more than that, the church is there for anybody, and through baptisms, weddings, funerals, concerts and so on many, many people come through its doors over the course of a year. “If more people in the town helped with just a little finance, then the church finances would be so much more healthy. It’s the church for everybody in the town, there for all of us – whenever we might need it.” The church organises events throughout the year that raise thousands towards costs, including concerts, a summer fete, year-round jam and marmalade sales and the popular Christmas Tree Festival, which returns on December 8-10. Dr M’Caw said the church would not stop functioning as a result of the financial situation but it needed to be able to settle its bills. The church building itself, which is currently in good condition, costs around £7,000 a year to maintain, he said, excluding heating, insurance and similar costs. This is paid for by the Friends of St John’s, legacies and general church funds, while bigger repairs would require extra fundraising. Anyone who would like to find out more about the St John’s appeal can contact the parish office on 0117 986 3354, visit www.keynshamparish. org.uk or donate at https:// mydonate.bt.com/charities/ keynshampcc
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Big turnout for latest litter blitz
A number of footpaths and streets in need of some TLC have been given the Keynsham Wombles treatment in a weekend litter blitz. Meeting at St Francis Church in Warwick Road on Sunday, October 29, more than 40 volunteers from the group and the church, spent two hours bagging up rubbish dropped in the surrounding area. Chief Womble Erica Davies said the group managed to cover most of the Federated Estate, plus Tintagel and the park behind Castle School, collecting around 40 sacks of litter. With volunteers identifying some bottle tops that are no longer manufactured among the haul, they concluded that some of the rubbish had been left a long time ago. Erica said: “We had a huge turnout of volunteers, as I completely ran out of hi-vis vests! We had a lovely tea party
Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ car fire Firefighters were called to tackle a burning car that was deliberately set alight in Keynsham on Saturday, October 28. Crews from Hicks Gate fire station said they found the vehicle “completely ablaze” in Durley Hill after responding to a call just after 11.30pm. They used a hose reel and breathing apparatus as they extinguished the fire, which they said was “deliberate ignition” and had been reported to the police.
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Volunteers gathered around 40 bags of rubbish in two hours afterwards in the church hall; it’s always so nice to be able to chat to people when you’ve worked together.” The group will be in action at Keynsham Winter Festival
on Friday, November 24, and anyone who could volunteer for an hour or so during the event can contact Erica on 07713 417974 or email womble@ transitionkeynsham.org
Chew Park Badminton Club has temporarily relocated from Keynsham Leisure Centre because of the redevelopment plans. For anyone interested in playing competitive league but friendly badminton, Chew Park Badminton Club is now playing at St Brendan’s School, Brislington on a Friday evening from 7.30pm to 10pm. Contact Mary on 0117 932 2686 for further information.
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Votes will help ‘Chocolate Train’ get back on track A little steam engine that was once a familiar sight to workers at Fry’s chocolate factory is almost ready to pull its first passenger train – but the project needs the public’s help. Volunteers at Avon Valley Railway, who have been painstakingly restoring the Sentinel locomotive since it was saved from the scrapheap in 2009, have entered a competition that could see them secure £5,000 – if they get enough votes. The Sentinel is on track to steam again next year after work on its boiler has been completed, but it won’t be powerful enough to pull the trains used on the heritage railway’s other
passenger services. Instead, visitors will climb aboard an old British Railways guard van to take a ride behind the 1928 locomotive – the same type of guard van that would once have brought up the rear of the trains heading to the factory at Somerdale. The guard van is in need of serious restoration, however, requiring a range of materials, including expensive timber to replace its rotten panelling. “With its open verandas at each end it’s perfect for the job,” explains railway trustee Roger Eynon. “From there passengers will be able to see, hear and smell the engine at close quarters, and
even look right into its cab to see the crew driving their train.” To get the money they need, volunteers have applied for support from the Aviva Communities Fund, run by insurance company Aviva, which awards the cash to the projects
that receive most votes in an online poll. Anyone wishing to support the project can visit https://community-fund.aviva. co.uk/voting/project/view/173937, then register and award the “Chocolate Train” project up to 10 votes. Roger added: “Unlike most
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The Sentinel loco at the Somerdale factory in 1928 – Bill Payne (on the footplate) and Gladstone Graham Hendy (on the track) were the engine’s only official drivers during its career at Somerdale
of our projects, we don’t need people’s money, just a few minutes of their time so that the Chocolate Train can run again.” Voting closes on Tuesday, November 21. l Nursery seeks votes for ‘spectacular’ garden – Page 19
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The Sentinel today, below, and the guard van in its current state, top
Keynsham Cricket Club is also in the running for a share of cash from the Aviva Community Fund. The sports club is hoping public votes will secure it up to £25,000 to redevelop its clubhouse to meet the needs not only of its 150-strong junior section and six senior sides but also a number of other local groups that use the facilities. These include Saltford and Keynsham Cycling Club, who meet at the clubhouse following their Saturday rides, Keynsham Hockey Club and a number of darts teams and local charities. Money left over from the redevelopment would be spent on expanding practice facilities for the cricket club’s junior section. To find out more about the club’s plans and to register and vote for them, visit https:// community-fund.aviva.co.uk/ voting/project/view/17-2006
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£50,000 goes to vital research in Jack’s
A Saltford couple whose 17-yearold son died of an undiagnosed heart condition are helping to fund vital research into preventing similar tragedies in future. June and Dave Boulton have raised a staggering £115,000 for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of Jack since his unexpected death in August 2009. With the help of friends and the local community, June, Dave and Jack’s sister Lucy have funded cardiac testing for around 600 young people since 2013 with a series of screening events at Wellsway, Jack’s former school. Now, as revealed in an announcement by CRY chief executive Dr Steven Cox, the Jack Boulton Memorial Fund will be devoting £50,000 towards research projects to look at the cause of sudden cardiac death and how to improve ways of
Dave and June Boulton with CRY founder Alison Cox MBE and patron John Inverdale; Jack Boulton, right identifying underlying conditions in young people. Dr Cox said: “It is overwhelming when families who have been affected by a young sudden cardiac death want to raise funds to help prevent another family having to suffer in the way they have. Earlier this year Jack’s family and friends
trekked 100km over the Cotswold Way to raise over £10,000. The efforts of Dave, June and Lucy have already been incredible, leading to hundreds of young people being screened for heart conditions in memory of Jack. This new commitment to funding research will have a massive impact and will enable another
doctor to be trained to become a specialist in the prevention of young sudden cardiac death. “In supporting research, they are also supporting the future of the CRY screening program and the leading NHS referral centre for affected families at St George’s Hospital in London as well as enabling CRY to take
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memory forward ambitious research projects which will help to save young lives.” Jack was a keen sportsman who played football, cricket and golf to a high standard and was taking part in football training when he collapsed. Every week in the UK, 12 seemingly fit people under 35 die from hidden heart conditions – 80 per cent of whom have had no symptoms. Dr Cox added: “Research is the key to developing refined and even more cost-effective testing techniques that will, one day, lead to a national network of screening for all young people to identify these insidious heart conditions.” CRY’s research programme is based at St George’s University and Hospital NHS Trust in South West London, supervised by CRY’s consultant cardiologist Professor Sanjay Sharma and leading pathologist Professor Mary Sheppard.
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Preparations are in full swing for a festive performance by a Keynsham choir – and there’s still time to join in. The Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir was launched by Bath’s Mr Music Grenville Jones 19 months ago and now has 60 members who meet at the Methodist Church from 2-4pm every Wednesday. There is no audition, with the focus firmly on
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n NEWS Raise a cuppa to a packed month at 67 A Keynsham community centre is planning a November to remember with a busy programme of events everyone can enjoy. This month, activities at Community at 67 in Queens Road include the very popular board game night on Saturday, November 11, at 6.30pm while the following afternoon the centre will host a tea party with Contact the Elderly from 3-5pm, open to anyone in the community who would like to enjoy food, chat and entertainment. There’s a great chance to start your Christmas shopping on Saturday, November 18, when a range of local crafts will be on sale to raise funds for Community at 67. “We think we have something for everyone with these special activities,” said Christina Smith, chair of trustees. “These are in addition to our normal range of activities we run throughout the week.” For more information, visit www.community67.org
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Artists’ pop-up shop returns for busy, creative winter ahead A group of artists will once again be setting up shop in the centre of Keynsham in the run-up to Christmas. ArtSpace 6 will open its doors at 23 Temple Street from Tuesday, November 14, displaying a range of art and crafts by members, who will also be using the rear of the vacant shop unit as a studio and workshop. Among the items for sale will be a selection of paintings, photography, glasswork, prints, ceramics and handmade textiles alongside a secondhand vintage clothes rail. The pop-up shop, which is open until Saturday, December 16, is just part of a busy winter season ahead for the nomadic ArtSpace group, whose work will also be on show in the Libourne Lounge on the first floor of
Keynsham Library during the same period. Taking the Keynsham Winter Festival’s woodland creatures theme as inspiration for the exhibition of 2D art, the group will change the display halfway through the month to show work by as many members as possible. ArtSpace will also be joining the activities during the Winter Festival on November 24 with a stall in the front room of the Fear Hall displaying 3D art and craftwork. The group will be putting their creative skills to more good use as part of the Christmas Tree Festival at St John’s Church, decorating a tree to be displayed during the festival from December 8-10. Artists are planning to make decorations from traditional glass and ceramics as well as more
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Social media offences are becoming more prevalent again and the majority of these offences get raised by our schools. This form of bullying is fast becoming a major drain on resources for both the schools and the police.
and report anything that appears out of place. If you need any advice then please make contact via the neighbourhood pages on the Avon and Somerset force website and we’ll get a PCSO to visit you and see how they can help. If you have no access to the internet then either call 101 or pop into the Keynsham police centre in Ashmead Road in Keynsham where the receptionist will be able to inform us. Alternatively keep an eye out for one of our beat surgeries advertised locally. Thefts from motor vehicles are also on the rise. At the moment the trend seems to be to target vans, with the main focus being stealing the tools inside the rear. The
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The procession, the Salvation Army band and funfair rides will all be returning for this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival
Wintry woodland theme for festival fun Woodland creatures and a touch of fairy magic will help to bring the theme for this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival to life. Many activities at this year’s event, which takes place on Friday, November 24, will be inspired by the theme A Winter’s Tale – including a hunt for woodland creatures hidden in shop windows in the town centre and a procession of youngsters wearing animal masks, fairy wands and wings made in a series of craft workshops. They will be joined in the procession, which begins at 6.15pm outside St John’s Church, by stilt-walkers, woodland fairies from Keyford School of Dance, Squadron 2386 Air Cadets marching band, Enchante Baton Twirlers, Brownies, the town crier and, of course, Father Christmas. As the procession makes its way along the High Street to a new site for the main stage – behind the library off Temple Street – the Christmas lights will be switched on by the winner of this year’s colouring competition, held by Keynsham Town Council. Live entertainment on the main stage will include performances by choirs from St John’s Primary School, Keynsham Brass Band, Enchante
Baton Twirlers and Keynsham Light Opera Group while in The Space Keyford School of Dance, Lucy Ryan, Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre and Punch and Judy take to the stage. Outside in Temple Street, the High Street and Market Walk, there will be a big wheel, the Scouts’ climbing wall, funfair stalls, a helter skelter, community stalls and music from the Salvation Army brass band and an old-fashioned musical organ. Meanwhile, several venues will be opening their doors, including: Victoria Methodist Church with stalls, refreshments, carol singing and a performance by Key Voices; the Key Centre with family games and activities; Keynsham Baptist Church with crafts and refreshments; St John’s Church with stalls, activities and a performance by the church’s choir; and the Fear Hall with a craft fair. The Winter Festival Planning Committee will be handing out programmes on Saturday, November 11, at Keynsham Farmers’ Market. The programme will also be available from Keynsham Town Council’s office at 15-17 Temple Street and other locations around the town from Monday, November 13.
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Vote to help sow seeds for nursery garden
A new nursery in Keynsham is bidding for up to £5,000 to transform a piece of unused land into a thriving allotment plot complete with chickens. Broadlands Bears is opening at Broadlands Academy this month for youngsters aged from two to five, and staff are hoping to provide an outdoor space to nurture the children’s interest in gardening, growing food and the great outdoors. As part of the scheme, a wildlife trail with playhouse and outdoor stage would also be created in the nursery’s garden area. To bring the plan to fruition, the nursery now needs funding for materials, seeds, soil, raised beds and tools, as well as expert help to construct the trail, playhouse and stage. Broadlands Bears has now applied to the Aviva Community Fund for a grant, which will be awarded to projects around the
country that earn the most public votes in an online poll. A spokesperson said: “The academy has already dedicated time and resources to create a wonderful inside environment for children to enjoy by converting an existing building. However, we would like to develop a spectacular outside space for the children that also has a positive impact on the wider community. The outside space attached to the nursery
building has amazing potential to be very special but we need help to develop the area.” As well as the youngsters who attend the nursery, there will be plenty of benefits for the wider community too as part of the plan. Fresh vegetables, fruit and eggs from the plot will be donated to Keynsham Foodbank, which has a base at the school, while the chickens will be adopted from a caged hen rescue centre and given a second chance at a free-range life. Meanwhile, the plot will be tended by community helpers who would like to enjoy their hobby while socialising. For the wildlife trail and its buildings, the nursery would draw on the skills of members of the Somerdale Shed community group and local tradespeople while young people at Broadlands Academy and other local schools could gain basic skills and work experience
on the project. Broadlands Bears’ spokesperson said: “The project will have a huge impact on the community at various levels from the very young to the elderly. The project will increase the wellbeing of the nursery children, young people at the academy, young people who want to learn vocational skills and people who want to combat loneliness by undertaking their hobbies in a social environment. “In the long term the allotment will provide sustainable fresh produce for local people in need of support from the foodbank and help young people understand social responsibility to help and support others.” To support the scheme, visit https://community-fund.aviva. co.uk/voting/project/view/174577 to register and cast your 10 votes. Find out more about Broadlands Bears at www. broadlandsbears.uk
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Scouts strike gold with highest award
Congratulations to James and Emma of Keynsham’s Frome Troop and Chew Troop respectively who have both achieved their Chief Scout’s Gold Award. This is the highest award in the Scout section – they had to complete nine Challenge Awards plus any six activity or staged activity badges and the award can take up to four years to achieve. One of the Challenge Awards is the Expedition Challenge Award, where Scouts go on an expedition or exploration over two days. It’s a great opportunity for Scouts to develop their skills in planning and navigation. It also helps to prepare them for great adventures in Explorers, like doing their Explorer Belt. The Chief Scout’s Gold Award is a great foundation to move forward with and both should be exceedingly proud.
Emma from Chew Troop, above, and James from Frome Troop, below, receive the Chief Scout’s Gold Award
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Thank you to everybody who, following the October edition of the Keynshamvoice, have
contacted us to donate items. Everything points to this year’s auction being a fabulous opportunity to find a bargain or just enjoy the day. Have you something to donate? Take it to the Scout HQ in Ashton Way any evening, between 6.30pm and 9pm from Monday, November 6, or arrange a collection by emailing auction@1stkeynshamscouts. org.uk or calling 0117 986 4242 (thank you to the Keynsham Hearing Centre for their support in this). We accept furniture, china, toys, bric a brac, CDs, household goods, garden equipment, musical instruments, books, tools and bikes. Unfortunately we cannot accept TVs, computer screens, gas appliances, clothing or beds. If you are unsure, ring and ask. On the day, the main auction room at Scout HQ opens for viewing at 9am and bidding starts at 9.30am.View the items due to be auctioned and make your bid, it is that simple. In the Bargain Marquee, just make an offer on any item and take it away, no bidding required. In the Book, Toy, CD and Record sales room there will be a huge range for you to make offers on, again with no bidding required. Refreshments will be available all day, including hot food and homemade cakes. We
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‘Selfless’ volunteer Freya wins honour A student who regularly spends her spare time helping young people at a Keynsham charity has been honoured by her college. Freya Game, a second year health and social care student, received the Young Person’s Service in the Community Award, sponsored by the Rotary Club, at Bath College’s Celebrating Success Awards ceremony at the Guildhall in Bath. Freya, who volunteers with Keynsham and District Mencap Society, Time to Share and for social services, was one of more than 30 students nominated by their tutors in recognition of their achievements. Freya said: “I just like helping people, it’s really enjoyable. You’re doing something for them, to help improve their lives, but it also makes you feel good to
be doing something at the same time.” Hayley Hayward-Boyle, student participation officer at Bath College, said: “Freya volunteers for social services providing respite care for a nineyear-old boy with severe autism on a weekly basis. “In addition, she volunteers as a befriender for Time to Share, befriending a five-year-old boy with ADHD and foetal alcohol syndrome, taking him out to different places. “Freya also volunteers every Saturday for Keynsham Mencap group, providing fun activities and trips for children aged five to 18 with learning disabilities. “She gives opportunities to many young people in a selfless and caring manner, and is a great example of students volunteering to help
Freya Game with her Young Person’s Service in the Community Award within the local community.” Bath College principal Laurel Penrose told students at the ceremony: “Behind each award is a person determined
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Young stars perform best of West End A group of young performers is preparing to tackle the best of the West End in their next show. Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre is presenting a musical extravaganza filled with songs from shows that have all scooped the prestigious Olivier Award, London theatre’s equivalent of the Oscars. West End Winners will feature numbers from Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, Hairspray, Cats, Blood Brothers and Top Hat to name a few – all performed by singers and dancers aged from 10 to 17. The show will run over three nights at Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, from Thursday, November 16, to Saturday, November 18, at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. The group celebrated its third birthday in June and staged Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in
Members of Phoenix KYT perform in their award-nominated show Be Our Guest April. There was also awards success with a nomination for the group’s first ever show, Be Our Guest, in the most recent National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards. The group is open to youngsters aged from 10 to 17 whatever level of talent or experience they have and offers tuition in all aspects of
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Fun and games at a festive fundraiser A Keynsham primary school is inviting everyone to join the festive fun at its Christmas fair next month, meeting Santa, grabbing some gifts and perhaps winning top prize in the “Super Raffle”. St John’s Primary School will be offering a range of stalls, games, crafts, face painting, a barbecue and a Santa’s grotto experience with gift and photo among many other activities on Saturday, December 2, from noon until 2pm. Once again local businesses have given generously to a raffle, which has a first prize of £75, and tickets are 50p. Behind the fun is some serious fundraising by the PTA, which says previous events have helped pay for a pottery kiln, playground equipment, a commemorative bench in memory of former pupil Ben Pocock and much more. Access to the fair is via the top gate in Charlton Park. For raffle ticket pre-orders, contact the PTA chair at liokaiser@hotmail.com or text 07714 149275.
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This month’s picture contains plenty of history! It was taken in about 1921 and the viewpoint is easily identified by the weir on the left and the Drill Hall in the background. In the centre are the sluice-gates controlling the flow to the waterwheels of the Colour Mill, which are behind the wall on the right; the mill ground ochre for making dyes until the early 1940s. Behind is a row of cottages, which were damp and at risk of flooding; they were later used as offices for the mill. Prominent on the left is a thatched haystack, as at that time the slope that now leads up to the gates of the Memorial Park was still farmland. All the buildings became derelict in the 1940s and were demolished in about 1951 when the park was created.
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n NEWS IN BRIEF Families remember little ones at service
Families of children who have passed away can join Keynsham’s Annual Candles of Remembrance service this month. Victoria Methodist Church in the High Street will host the event on Saturday, November 11, from 3pm, as an opportunity to remember loved ones and to have their names read out in a roll call. The service features poems,
music, prayers and songs, and parents are encouraged to request prayers or music that they have found helpful and would like to share with others. There is also the chance to light a candle, write a message or say a quiet prayer. After the service, refreshments will be served in the hall. Everyone is welcome children, parents, grandparents, family and friends. For more information, and to include your child’s name on the
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Can you help name my old classmates?
I am indebted to my old school friend Chris Pollock for finding this old picture. It was taken in 1969 at Castle County Primary School in Dunster Road, now called Castle Primary School in Newlands Road! It is the Reception class (Class One) whose teacher was Miss Pugh, who married a couple of years later and became Mrs Webber. There was a system in
place at the time called “Rising Fives” where the pupils due to start school for the first time in September went in for part of the term nearest their fifth birthday. So, there is a mixture of five- and six-year olds in the picture, including three sets of brothers, myself included, who were only a school year younger than our elders. We are all in our 50s now, some with children and grandchildren of our own. I can remember other teachers: Mr Fitzgeorge and Mr Parry (headmasters), Mrs Gates, Miss Fish, Mrs Thompson,
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Broadmead before the shops At last month’s meeting of the society, more than 100 members and visitors heard Bristol historian Mike Hooper describe the development of the Broadmead shopping area. Mike brought a huge selection of photographs; he started with those showing the destruction wrought by the Blitz then showed the area as it used to be, followed by the post-war rebuilding. The overwhelming impression was of the character and variety of businesses and premises that were not bombed but were swept away in order to construct the straightline frontages and concrete facades of the 1950s and 1960s replacements. Later in the talk he also illustrated some of the cramped and squalid courts of housing that were squeezed behind some of the old shops – no doubt their occupants were pleased to see the demolition ball.
The tollhouse at the Two-Headed Man junction was built in 1827 by the Bath Turnpike Trust; below left, the original Shell advert by John Reynolds; the modern representation, below right
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Major roadworks under way at the Two-Headed Man junction between Burnett and Marksbury give a reason for looking into the distinctive name. Most readers will have noticed the image on the back wall of the toll house as they move away after sitting at the traffic lights, but the story behind it is not so well-known. In 1928 Shell created a slogan – “That’s Shell – that is” – to accompany a series of advertising drawings by Rex Whistler that showed speeding cars and astonished pedestrians. A later image by John Reynolds showed a roadworker with his shovel. This had a second head added following a suggestion by a member of
the public, who sent a modified drawing to Shell and received two guineas for his efforts. The doubleheaded image was very successful and the slogan was changed to “That’s Shell – that was”, which Shell used for the next 20 years. Presumably the advertisement was displayed at the site and was particularly appropriate as drivers approached the main road. Gradually the name became
attached to the location and it is to the credit of successive owners that the artwork has been maintained in very much the original style. Long may it survive! The tollhouse itself was built in 1827 by the Bath Turnpike Trust as one of several on the road from Bath to Farrington Gurney.
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Gold and more for home’s new gardens
Residents, staff and volunteers at a Keynsham retirement home are celebrating scoring a hat trick in this year’s Keynsham in Bloom awards. The new gardens at Abbeyfield’s house in Westbourne Avenue received not one but three accolades at the presentation evening held in October. Dozens of groups and individuals were presented with prizes at the ceremony, which followed Keynsham’s gold award in the South West in Bloom’s Portman Cup competition – read more on Page 34. The Abbeyfield garden, which has taken shape over spring and summer, won gold in the Keynsham in Bloom Community Group category, Level 4 in the RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood South West in Bloom Awards and third place out of 70 entries in the Keynsham in Bloom Bike Trail. Manager of Abbeyfield
Volunteers Sylvia and Tony Kirby, residents Cynthia Barrett and Julie Steib, house manager Charlene Fleck, volunteer Wendy Coe, trustee and volunteer Sue Hopkins and chief executive Frances Stretton House, Charlene Fleck, said: “We couldn’t have done this without the hard work of our fabulous residents, volunteers and team members. As a house, we’re so lucky to have this kind
of support. Rightly so, the garden was a big focus this year and everyone involved should feel very proud. “Our bike from this summer’s Keynsham in Bloom bike trail is
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Cycling more is one way we can individually help to clean up our air breathed by pregnant women increases the risk of babies being born with low birth weights, which itself can cause health problems. It’s not an easy – or cheap – problem to solve. Charges on
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Follow trail to celebrate local crafts
by Ros Anstey Everyone is invited to come along and help Cam Valley Arts Trail artists celebrate creativity in the area by visiting one of the venues at this year’s fifth anniversary arts trail. It's a free community event, which takes place across the Cam Valley on Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5, when more than 40 artists will be showcasing and selling their original and handcrafted work Group representative Alison ter Haar said: “You will be able to see, and buy, the work of these artists and many more at our November Arts Trail, which will be held in the villages of Timsbury, Temple Cloud, Clutton, High Littleton, Farrington Gurney and Paulton. “Brochures are already out, which can help you find out more.” Meanwhile, Cam Valley Arts Trail members have said a big thank you to the organisers of
Taste of Timsbury, where Cam Valley Arts offered a taste of what’s to come at this month’s Arts Trail Taste of Timsbury for what they felt was a fantastic day recently held at the Conygre Hall. Mrs ter Haar said: “They even laid on the sunshine. There were so many stalls, apart from our own, and crowds of people throughout the day having a fantastic time and so many local producers showcasing their products.
“It was a truly superb event, which is now in its second year. “Cam Valley Arts displayed work from 14 of our members including paintings, cards, calligraphy, textiles, ceramics, wood and willow.” If you cannot find one of the group’s brochures, you can find out more by going to www. camvalleyartstrail.co.uk
Chat about your health over a cuppa
People in Keynsham are invited to come and discuss their worries around health and wellbeing over a free cup of tea or coffee. Virgin Care and local social housing provider Curo are opening up a Wellness Café in Carpenters Lane Community Room on Friday morning. Sue Smart, from Virgin Care’s Health Improvement Service in Keynsham, said: “The idea of the café is to offer local people the opportunity to discuss issues around wellbeing that would make a difference to them along with information and advice about the local services that can help. We wanted to develop a holistic approach to wellbeing and on hearing about our plans for the Wellness Café, Curo kindly offered us the use of its community room.” The café will be open from 10.30am to noon on Friday, November 3, at the Carpenters Lane Community Room, Keynsham, BS31 1EW.
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KEYNSHAM IN BLOOM
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‘Unique’, ‘a stroke of genius’ , ‘a day to remember’ – these were all comments from the impressed South West in Bloom judges, who have awarded Keynsham no less than three awards in this year’s contest. Keynsham in Bloom chair Denise James reports
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t’s a been a real delight writing this month’s update, as we are once again celebrating success in the RHS South West in Bloom competition, where we were awarded gold in the Portman Cup for the fourth consecutive year. Both myself and Dawn Drury, deputy town clerk, attended the prestigious awards ceremony, which was held at The Imperial Hotel in Torquay. Dawn and I were delighted to receive the award on behalf of Keynsham from Lord and Lady Fellowes. We were even more delighted when it was announced that we had won not one but two additional awards. Judges Richard Taylor and Bob Sweet had nominated us for two discretionary awards. Keynsham Railway Station won the Wheatley Trophy for an outstanding landscaped
commercial area and our Great Floral Bike Trail was awarded the West Country TV Cup. Lord and Lady Fellowes both commented on how wonderful they thought the bike trail was. In their feedback, the judges noted “that Keynsham is a bustling Bloom town which has been boosted by some unique highlights this year. The 72 florally decorated bikes throughout the town have been a stroke of genius, which will undoubtedly be followed by others. The project at the station has transformed the entrance to the town and of course the floral decorated Dial a Ride bus is the only one of its type! The people we met on the tour demonstrated the passions which Bloom generates and made it a day to remember”. On Horticultural Achievement – one of the criteria for judging – the judges complimented us
on how the whole community was brightened up by the floral bikes. They were impressed with how everyone from residents to Scouts, businesses and community groups had taken part and embraced the trail. The judges commented on our award-winning Memorial Park and how the barrier planters at the front of the park were so majestic. The residents of Old Vicarage Green were complimented on the excellent work that they carry out within their community. The new flower tubs that form part of the new one-way system were also seen as an area of achievement. In terms of young people, the contribution by both St Keyna School and the Beavers was impressive, said the judges, as the Scouts not only look after their own grounds, but also maintain the raised planters in Ashton Way car park.
Temple Court and Wild About Flowers were seen as a good example of how businesses can contribute to the horticultural element of the competition. Although the judges appreciate how difficult it is sometimes to get businesses involved, they would like to see more shops and commercial premises become involved by providing their own floral displays or planters. On Environmental Responsibility and Heritage, the judges were particularly impressed with how the former Fry’s factory site is being developed. They complimented Erica Davies and her team of Wombles and commented on how clean and litter-free the town was. On Community Participation, Community at 67 was seen as a revelation by the judges and we were complimented on the number of community groups Celebrating Keynsham Station’s trophy win, from left, Ian Reynolds, from B&NES, who volunteered on the project; Kath Reynolds from Keynsham in Bloom; KIB chair Denise James; Edward Stevens from Keynsham station ticket office; Heather Cullimore from Severnside Rail Partnership; Pete Mellen, B&NES Community Challenges supervisor; and art coordinator Faye Joines
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More than 72 certificates were handed out in our Keynsham in Bloom Garden Competition awards night at Scout HQ. This year saw a number of new entries from across Keynsham. More than 80 people attended the awards, which commenced with the prize-giving for our children’s “garden in a container” competition. We also presented RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood awards to 16 community groups in recognition of the volunteer work that they carry out. A big thank you to Jon Wheatley, chair of RHS South West in Bloom, and Councillor Clive Fricker, chair of Keynsham Town Council, who presented the certificates and awards. It
was a wonderful evening and lovely to see so many children and residents joining the celebrations. Jon Wheatley congratulated us all on our wonderful success and then issued Keynsham in Bloom a challenge: he would like to see Keynsham as a national RHS Britain in Bloom finalist within the next three years – not too much pressure there, Jon! As a RHS National judge myself, I know first-hand the standards that are expected in order to become a national finalist. However, what I consider to be just as important is for Keynsham to win our category in the Portman Cup. Over the last couple of years we have gone from strength to strength, and are seen as one of the stronger Bloom groups in our area. I see no reason, with some fine tuning over the next year or so, that Keynsham couldn’t actually win the category. How wonderful that
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support of Movember is great but it’s when the talking starts that we know we are getting somewhere.” Prostate cancer is the commonest type of cancer in men, with over 41,000 new cases diagnosed in the UK every year, claiming approximately 10,500 lives. However, it’s not just cancerrelated conditions that affect a man’s prostate. Despite thousands of men suffering from it on a daily basis, an enlarged prostate isn’t exactly the usual choice of conversation over a pint at your local pub. The condition known as benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) and hypertrophy (BPH) does not occur because of the presence of cancer, but due to the fact the prostate continues to grow throughout most of a man’s adult life. The condition itself is not a threat to a man’s health, but it can have dramatic impacts on their quality of life. As the prostate enlarges it can cause pressure on the bladder,
causing a variety of symptoms including: having difficulty when starting to urinate; a weak urine flow (stopping and starting); a sensation of not fully emptying your bladder leading to having to urinate more frequently (especially at night), subsequently disrupting your sleeping patterns and likewise that of your partner. A midnight trip to the bathroom is never warmly welcomed by anyone. “Surgery can be fraught with side effects – bleeding, incontinence and sexual problems – while tablets may be ineffective or cause sexual function problems,” said Professor Hashim. There is, however, a revolutionary day-case technique available which is suitable for most men, bringing relief to help them empty their bladders better with improved quality of life and minimal side-effects. “A new treatment called UroLift avoids the invasiveness of surgery and the unwanted side effects of
tablets. It involves no blood loss or ‘cutting’ and takes 10 to 15 minutes for implants to be inserted into the prostate, opening the prostatic urethra, restoring urinary flow and satisfactory bladder function.” explained Prof Hashim “'It is being hailed the new minimally invasive treatment of the future for the majority of those with troublesome symptoms due to BPE(H) – only in rare cases with atypical prostate anatomy is Urolift unsuitable,” he continued. UroLift is available at Spire Bristol Hospital and patients can usually be in and out of hospital in the same day. To find out more information about men’s prostate health and the treatment options available, please book onto our complimentary patient information evening with Professor Hashim Hashim on Thursday, November 30, at 7pm. Call 0117 980 4080 or email info@spirebristol.com to book your place.
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Local beat manager PC Samantha Kayser, Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and residents at Saltford's 2017 Neighbourhood Watch meeting held in the Avon Room, Saltford Hall, on Wednesday, October 18. Photo: Phil Harding.
Residents and staff at a Saltford care home held an anniversary celebration with added glitz and glamour. Kingfisher Lodge, a Barchester home, hosted a Tie and Tiara tea dance to mark 25 years since Barchester Healthcare was founded. Residents, visitors and staff were presented with tiaras to wear and staff went all out in their glitzy costumes as they served cucumber sandwiches and scones. Lesley Cole, general manager at Kingfisher Lodge, said: “This has been a huge amount of fun and our Tie and Tiara tea dance was a great way to bring people together in celebration. I want to thank everyone who helped make the day amazing.” One resident at the home said: “The tea dance was so much fun and it was lovely watching residents and staff dancing and singing along with the entertainment.”
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n WHAT’S ON November 3
n Saltford Hall hosts an evening talk, a double bill with Hilary Smedley on interesting places in the village and Chris Warren on Saltford Station and the Industrial Revolution. Doors and bar open 6.45pm, talk starts 7.30pm, £2 on the door, tea and coffee available. n Keynsham Comedy Club presents a line-up of Sol Bernstein, Tanyalee Davis and Nick Page at The Space, Market Walk, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £11 from www. smileyspaces.co.uk/tickets or keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk or £14 on the door.
November 4
n Fireworks display set to music, funfair and refreshments at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park, 5.30-9pm. Tickets from £3.50, visit www.avonvalley.co.uk/events/ fireworks-to-music or call 0117 986 4929 for more information.
November 4-5
n Arts Trail Weekend, 11am-5pm, with more than 40 artists and crafters selling original works in the villages of Cam Valley – www. camvalleyartstrail.co.uk
November 5
n Sunday afternoon tea for those who would like some good company and a chat over a cuppa, Saltford Hall, 2-4pm. n Fireworks display at Bristol Telephone Rugby Club, Stockwood Lane, gates 5.30pm, display 7pm. Bar, barbecue, children’s rides. Adults £6, children £3, family ticket (2+2) £15. See http:// bristoltelephonesrfc.co.uk/phonesfirework-night n Farmborough Sports and Social presents Farmborough Fireworks and Bonfire Night, The Rec, BA2 OBE. Hot food and drinks available from 5pm, bonfire lit at 5.30pm, professional display provided by Firemagic UK at 6pm. Entry by donation towards event costs.
November 7
n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association hosts a talk by Sally Taylor on flower arrangements, 2pm at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street.
November 10
n Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group hosts a talk by the National Trust on how it manages its estates
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for the benefit of wildlife and increasing biodiversity. Baptist Church Hall, Keynsham High Street, 7.30-9.30pm. Non-members are very welcome – pay on the door. Secondhand books, refreshments and food for wildlife for sale.
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n Chewton Keynsham Film Club screens Hidden Figures in the village church, doors 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £6, BYO refreshments, parking available.
n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am-1pm, Market Walk. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk n Keynsham & District Talking Newspaper Christmas recording, 2pm, St Dunstan’s Church, Keynsham. Volunteers, listeners and supporters welcome for a mixture of well-loved carols and readings, followed by tea, coffee and mince pies. n Annual Candles of Remembrance service for families who have lost children, 3pm, Victoria Methodist Church, Keynsham High Street. For more information (and to include your child’s name on the roll call), contact Jeff Sawyer on 0117 9754071 or email jeffsawyer@ blueyonder.co.uk n Board games night at Community at 67, Queens Road, Keynsham, 6.30pm. Visit www. community67.org n Quiz night in aid of Keynsham and District Mencap Society, 7-10.30pm at Keynsham Scout HQ, Ashton Way. Tickets £5 per person, teams of up to six. Call Amanda on 0117 986 5659. n Saltford Community Association presents Park Lane Big Band at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £15 to include a two-course supper, available from Saltford Post Office, Saltford Hall in the mornings or from events@saltfordhall.co.uk
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n Keynsham Remembrance Day parade – see Page 3 for details. n Craft and Gift Fair at Wellsway School, Chandag Road, noon to 4pm. More than 90 indoor stalls, ideal for Christmas gifts and more. Hosted by Friends of Wellsway to raise funds for the school. n Community at 67 hosts a tea party with Contact the Elderly, 3-5pm, open to anyone in the community who would like to attend an afternoon tea party with food, chat and entertainment. Visit www.community67.org
n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild hosts a talk by Sarah Harris – The History of Hand Spinning, meeting in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am.
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n Saltford Drama Club presents Relatively Speaking by Alan Ayckbourn at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from the box office on 0117 986 3530, at office@ saltfordhall.co.uk, from Saltford Hall or Saltford Post Office. n Phoenix Keynsham Youth Theatre presents West End Winners, songs from award-winning West End musicals, at Broadlands Academy, 7.30pm and Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets £10/£8 conc on 07437 958 046 or email phoenixkyt@outlook.com
November 17
n Emma Hutchinson presents Soul Shakers featuring James Lambeth at The Space, Keynsham, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 in advance, children’s tickets £5 from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk or £12 on the door. Fundraising event for Keynsham Music Festival.
November 18
n 1st Keynsham Scouts’ annual fundraising auction, Scout HQ, Ashton Way, viewing at 9am, bidding from 9.30am. Refreshments available. n Locally made crafts on sale at Community at 67, Queens Road, 11am-3pm, find a unique Christmas present and raise funds for this local centre. Visit www. community67.org n Keynsham Orchestra presents its autumn concert with a programme including Mozart’s Overture to the Magic Flute, Schumann Cello Concerto (soloist Joe Pritchard) and Brahms’ 2nd Symphony. 7.30pm, at St John’s Church, High Street, Keynsham. Tickets £10, £8.50 concessions, under-16s free. n Rock n Romance – a Dirty Dancing and Grease Tribute Night,
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n Join Keynsham Walkers are Welcome on a walk from Pensford. Meeting at 10am to catch transport from the Fox and Hounds car Park. Call Jane on 07810 223875 if you are intending to participate, so we can arrange the necessary minibus. n Family yoga fun with Sandhya, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Visit www.yogakeynsham.com, email yogakeynsham@gmail.com or call 07789 880415.
November 20
n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society hosts an illustrated talk – subject to be announced, 7.30pm, St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors £4 .
November 24
n Keynsham Winter Festival, 6-9pm. Procession, Christmas lights switch-on, entertainment, fairground rides, refreshments and more in the High Street, Temple Street and various venues.
November 25
n RBLWS Christmas Fayre, 10am to 2pm, upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, Charlton Road, Keynsham. Father Christmas, various stalls, including a children’s lucky dip, tombola and bric-a-brac, homemade cakes and pickles.
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Homemade soup and crusty bread, tea and coffee also available. Free entry. All welcome.
at 10am in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall. Contact Maureen on 0117 937 4108.
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n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 5-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Dave Vickery on 0117 986 8331.
n Saltford Hall hosts an evening talk by resident Chris Green on his book SPIN ZHIRA: Old Man in Helmand. Doors and bar open 6.45pm, talk starts 7.30pm, £2 on the door, tea and coffee available.
December 2
n Christmas Market, Saltford Hall, 10am to 3pm. Santa’s grotto and stalls including toys, books, bric-abrac, crafts and much more. Mulled wine, mince pies and bacon rolls available from the cafe. n St John’s Primary School hosts a Christmas fair, noon to 2pm, with Santa’s grotto, reindeer food and crafts, as well as many stalls, including a ‘Present for Mum’ stall, a cafe serving cakes, drinks and sweets, temporary tattoos/ face painting, balloon modelling, chocolate tombola, games and a Super Raffle. Admission 50p.
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n Saltford Santa Dash sets off from Saltford Sports and Social Club ground at 11am. The mini Santa Dash for under-11s starts at 10am. More information at http:// 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 Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £4 for visitors. Numbers will be limited if necessary. n A new WI for Saltford. Come along and find out what WI can offer. Enjoy friendship, activities, talks outings and much more. We are looking forward to meeting you on the third Monday of the month
n Art class at 10am in the Fear Hall, Keynsham. Small friendly group with experienced teacher. Call 07784 839781 for details. n Beginners’ Pilates for back and core strength, 6-6.45pm, Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya on 07789 880415, at yogakeynsham@gmail.com or visit www.yogakeynsham.com n Beginners’ Yoga for backs, 6.557.55pm, Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya on 07789 880415, at yogakeynsham@gmail. com or visit www.yogakeynsham. com n Kettlercise class with instructor Mike Spiring, Mendip Hall at Wellsway School, 8-9pm. Kettlebell supplied for first month, sessions £5. See kettlercisekeynsham on Facebook or visit inspiringu.biz or call 07954 146851. n Short mat bowls. Learn to play with a really friendly mixed club at The Fear Hall, High Street Keynsham on Mondays, 1.30 to 4pm. September to May. Everyone welcome. Ring Alma on 0117 986 4014 or just turn up. n Keynsham Methodist Church Victoria Women’s Guild. We are a friendly group of older ladies who enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, a relaxed programme of talks, fun, quizzes, and occasionally lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For details, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408.
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n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members are welcome, Call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org. uk. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, meets at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leader Ben Collings is an ex-music student from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for information. 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 914 8654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session, contact Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040, email emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Badminton. Come and join a
friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10 to noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional Turn to Page 40
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Sunday 12th November 2017 12 noon – 4 p.m. Over 90 indoor stalls
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From Page 39 speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends.
n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.
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n Keynsham Writers is a small, friendly support group for people who have day jobs. We’re open to any type of writing, but particularly novelists serious about one day getting published. Generally the group meets on Tuesdays, sometimes other days for “quiet writing”. For the latest dates and times, we encourage members to check the Keynsham Writers Facebook page. Location is Bonzo Lounge, usually to the left of the bar unless otherwise stated. n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.50am to 12.35pm. £3.50 per class. Contact
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Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for further information. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over-65s, 1011am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Just drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme,
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every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Dance Tots for two to four-yearolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served frequently. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For more details, contact Sue 07979 740702. n Keynsham and Saltford
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Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and
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11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be welcome.
n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014.
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n Junior Craft class for primary school aged children meets in Keynsham Baptist Church hall 4-5pm every first Wednesday of the month. Fun craft activities. Cost £1 per child. For more information contact Hilary on 01225 874791. n Kettlercise class with instructor Mike Spiring, Mendip Hall at Wellsway School, 8-9pm. Kettlebell supplied for first month, sessions £5 or reduced price of £2.50 for those attending the Monday class as well. See kettlercisekeynsham on Facebook or visit inspiringu.biz or call 07954 146851. n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir 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
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n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch club for retired professional and business men, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Grasmere Hotel. For more information, ring John Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 to find out more. n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
8-9pm, AJN Stadium, Keynsham. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Hatha Yoga, St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham, 6pm beginners, 7.10pm improvers. Contact Sandhya for more info: yogakeynsham@gmail.com or 07789 880 415. 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 for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co.uk n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques
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and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304. n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Frances on 01225 873773. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Jill on 01761470773.
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n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information contact Hilary on 01225 874791. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Goldies Singing Sessions are Turn to Page 43
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From Page 41 held on the second and last Friday of each month. The group sing the hits of the Fifties onwards in a very relaxed and informal sing-a-long setting. Join us at The Hawthorns on the second Friday of the month from 10.30-11.30am and at the Key Centre on the last Friday of the month from 2-3pm. For details, call Abby on 01761 470006.
n Soccer Tots for three to four-yearolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 1.15-2pm. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Football Junior Development Courses at Keynsham Leisure Centre – 4-4.45pm for five to six-year-olds and 4.45-5.30pm for seven to nine-year-olds. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10-week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for more information.
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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.
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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.
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n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com
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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 Tai Chi, donations only class. Held outdoors in Keynsham, early morning on alternate Sundays in most weathers. Private lessons also available on request. For details, call 07731 198890 or email taichikeynsham@outlook. com
n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other like-minded 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 Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall,
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n Free 5k runs for women. 8am on Sundays, Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham. Routes will be 5k+ at an easy conversational pace and include warm-up and cooldown. See www.thismumruns. co.uk. n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210.
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Wildlife hunt reveals health of River Chew
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eynsham’s group of the Avon Wildlife Trust (AWT) enjoyed an excellent afternoon in early October, splashing around in the river Chew, writes chairman Dave Sage. Fun though it was, it had a serious scientific point: surveying the river for invertebrates (and the odd fish) to establish the quality of the water. In total, 25 members, ranging in age from three to 70, carried out a standard technique called kick sampling, disturbing the river bed and catching the animals in a net downstream. Ably assisted by three former Wellsway school Green Team members – Jamie, Tom and Dan – samples were carried onto the bank for a thorough search and identification of animals found. The catch included bullhead fish (in addition to two minnows caught by two young fishermen nearby), stonefly nymphs, various species of mayfly nymph and
both cased and uncased caddis fly larvae. All of these biological indicator species, in addition to a good range of other species found,
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point to continuing healthy water quality, with low levels of organic pollution, which would cause these to die out or diminish in numbers. Special thanks go to Rita Andrews for her support and expertise in helping to identify the animals (and taking the photos!), and to Liz Wintle for helping to set up and clear up all the apparatus. The results, once analysed, will be sent to John Aldridge to add to his comprehensive annual Keynsham wildlife report, and onto BRERC, the Bristol Regional Environmental Records Centre. Members also enjoyed our first Friday talk of the season,
on the rare horseshoe bats of Woodchester House, in Gloucestershire. This will be followed up with a visit there in July 2018. Our next event is on Friday, November 10. It is a talk by the National Trust on how it manages its estates for the benefit of wildlife and increasing biodiversity. As usual, it is at the Baptist Church Hall, Keynsham High Street, from 7.30-9.30pm. Non-members are very welcome – pay on the door – and there are goodies, secondhand books, refreshments and food for wildlife for sale. Indeed, something for everyone!
Keynsham & District Mencap Society provide weekly social clubs and sports and fitness sessions to children and adults with learning disabilities. We also arrange day trips and holidays for our members. We are looking for fun, friendly people to join our team of volunteers and help us deliver activities. No experience necessary, just plenty of enthusiasm! Training and on-going support provided. If you have a couple of hours to spare and want to get involved get in touch today. Contact us: 44 Bath Hill, Keynsham, BS31 1HG. Tel: 0117 9865659 E: laura@keynshammencap.org.uk W: www.keynshammencap.org.uk Facebbok: Keynsham Mencap Twitter: @keynsham_mencap
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New Job Opportunities in Keynsham! Exciting developments are underway in Keynsham at Charlton House Community Resource Centre, a 30 bed high need residential and dementia care home which is creating new vacancies. Sirona care & health are delighted to announce we are looking to extend the registration to include nursing care beds and as such are recruiting Registered Nurses & an Assistant Practitioner to join us at the beginning of our journey. In addition to this, Hawthorn Court in Keynsham (located next to Charlton House) is recruiting for Support Workers. Why work for us? • You will join an organisation which has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for Care and ‘Outstanding’ for End of Life Care by the CQC in 2017. • Flexible vacancies available; day and night shifts, full and part time. • Generous holiday entitlement (27 – 30 days) • Paid enhancements for bank holidays/nights • Contributory pension scheme (including, for some roles, the NHS pension scheme) • Extensive learning & development opportunities • Health & wellbeing activities, i.e. In-house staff physiotherapy and more! Roles available: Registered Nurse: Band 19 £30,821 – £36,396 (pro rata, inc. weekend enhancements) Assistant Practitioner: Band 18 £20,438 – £23,972 (pro-rata) Support Worker (Bank): £9.74 per hour (inc annual leave supplement) Please call the Teamonon 01225 Please call theSirona SironaRecruitment Recruitment Team 0300 124 831856 5444 forfor more information anapplication application form. more informationor or to to obtain obtain an form.
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Fiction
I Let You Go by Clare MacKintosh Clare MacKintosh drew on her experiences working for the Oxford CID to write this gripping novel. An only child is killed on a dark, wet November afternoon in a hit-and-run accident. DI Ray Stevens and his CID colleagues have tried to locate the driver of the vehicle, and are frustrated when the order comes to drop the case. The mother cannot be located and they assume she has left after the devastation of losing her child so tragically. Despite no arrests being forthcoming from the small amount of evidence, they feel duty-bound to catch the culprit, if only to help the child’s mother feel that justice has been done. Meanwhile, Jenna is living in anonymity. She is renting a cottage in a remote area of Wales. She is reluctant to make friends with the local people, but after a while relaxes into the seasonal life of a small seaside resort. She distracts from the pain of her past by starting up an online business, selling photographic art. The story takes you from the frustrated CID staff and the impact the case makes on their professional and private lives to Jenna and her efforts to rebuild her life after tragedy. The twists and turns of the plot will keep you page-turning long after you intended to put the book down. Reviewed by Kerri Brain, Keynsham Library supervisor
End of Watch by Stephen King This is the third book by Stephen King featuring the irascible investigator Bill Hodges, who now heads up an agency called Finders Keepers with his partner Holly Gibney. They are called to a possible murder/suicide and are intrigued by the letter Z written at the scene. Then, as other similar cases crop up, Hodges is horrified to discover evidence that points to his old adversary, Brady Hartsfield, the notorious “Mercedes Killer” (from the first book Mr Mercedes). But Brady is hospitalised, in a supposed coma! Now it appears Brady Hartsfield has lethal new powers. And he's planning revenge not just on Hodges and his friends, but on the entire city. Can Hodges and Holly defeat “Mr Mercedes” in time? Read and find out!
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Lone Rider by Elspeth Beard In 1982, at just 23 years of age, famous architect Elspeth Beard decided to ride her BMW around the world. Armed with only a Haynes manual on How to Fix a Bike, few possessions and almost no money, she steps out and braves the open roads of the world. She became the first British woman to do so. Sometimes when someone who is not a
writer by trade shares with the reader moments from their life, we can feel the experience as more authentic, honest and genuine. We follow Elspeth, 30 years after the journey of her youth, who describes with a sharp eye and a brave analysis her own experience in an intimate portrait of her life and of the world in the 1980s. Reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library assistant
Children’s Fiction
The Eleventh Orphan by Joan Lingard It is January 1, 1900, when the kindly Constable O’Dowd brings 11-year-old Elfie to the doors of the Pig and Whistle in London’s Stoke Newington. The owners of the public house are Ma and Pa Bigsby and for years they have been looking after orphans, giving children the chance of a safe upbringing, with moral and educational support. Elfie’s mother died soon after her birth, and since then she had been living a harsh life at orphanages and, more recently, as a street urchin. Her only belongings are a bag and its contents, which she protects at all costs. This bag holds clues to her past and one of them is a painting of the Pig and Whistle. Intrigued, Pa Bigsby tries to help Elfie solve the mystery of her background using the bag’s contents as clues. The story has a good mystery base and gives an insight into the plight of orphaned children at the turn of the last century. A good read for children and adults alike.
Milly-Molly-Mandy’s autumn by Joyce Lankester Brisley Join Milly-MollyMandy in this classic tale of her adventures now that autumn has reached the village. It is a blustery autumn, as Milly-MollyMandy finds as she tends her small garden beside her cottage home, where she finds an interesting plant. This plant grows huge and is just right for a special autumn celebration. Then join her and her friends for Guy Fawkes Night and attend a wedding that ends with a bang. These are classic tales which are a delight to read.
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l Look out for events in Keynsham Library during the Keynsham Winter Festival on Friday, November 24. l Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, now every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am and Session 2 – 11-11.30am. We are still looking for volunteers to help at these popular sessions. If anyone is interested, please email lorraine_ corbishbly@bathnes.gov.uk l Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 10-10.30am l There are regular Saturday Craft sessions, 10.30-11.30am, held in Keynsham Library’s children’s area.
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Film review with Harrison Thorne
Heart-pounding action and gorgeous visuals Blade Runner 2049 (15) ven days after I exited the cinema after watching Blade Runner 2049 I couldn’t stop thinking about the stunning dystopian version of Los Angeles that director Dennis Villeneuve (Arrival, Sicario) has expertly realised in the sequel to the 1982 cult classic. Set 30 years after the original, 2049 introduces a new Blade Runner by the name of K (Ryan Gosling), who is tasked with hunting down renegade “replicants” (AI who resemble and act like humans) and eventually uncovers a conspiracy that unites him with former Blade Runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford). The primary feature shown in the marketing for this film is the jaw-dropping cinematography and visual effects, both of which effortlessly create a sci-fi world that feels real – from the dystopian streets of Los Angeles to the sandy ruins of San Diego, the world created retains the feel of the one
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realised in Blade Runner but still carries a sense of originality. Coming from his Academy Award nomination for La La Land, Ryan Gosling shines as Officer K. Harrison Ford is also great, being given more freedom for emotion than he was in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, proving that he still fully understands his character even 25 years later. However, possibly the best thing about this film is the reluctance to become a generic
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action franchise like so many others hbefore it, instead staying true to its roots as a mystery thriller with only a handful of short action sequences which are done better than most other blockbusters. In conclusion Blade Runner 2049 is one of the best sequels ever produced with a complex narrative, superb performances and eyewatering cinematography, all of which combine to make one of the best films of 2017 so far. 4.5/5
Grab charity place in sell-out Bath Half Runners who missed out on a place in next year’s Bath Half Marathon still have a chance to take part. General public entries have sold out but the Forever Friends Appeal has a limited number of places available for fundraisers to run in aid of any ward or department at the Royal United Hospitals or for one of the charity’s major campaigns, such as RUH Cancer Care. Charity places are £35, with a pledge to raise a further minimum sponsorship of £175 for the cause. To sign up, visit www. foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk or contact the events office on 01225 821535. Runners who already have a place can also sign up to run for the Forever Friends Appeal by getting in touch. The Bath Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 4, 2018, when 15,000 runners will set off along the city centre course.
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n SPORT KEYNSHAM TOWN FC News from the Crown Field Last month saw Keynsham Town FC’s First Team record three wins, a draw and a defeat to move them into fifth position in the Toolstation Western League Division One.
The last day of September saw the Ks make the long trip to Dorset club Sherborne Town and come away with all three points with a comfortable 5-2 win. Sam Duggan scored in the first minute and Kyle Box made it two right on halftime. The game was effectively over 20 minutes into the second half, as further goals from Matt Brown, Craig Wilson
and skipper Jason Adams saw the Ks romp to a five-goal lead. Two late goals from the hosts did little to dampen Keynsham’s spirits. The following Tuesday saw a night of high drama at Crown Fields, as the Ks beat Devizes Town 4-2 in a feisty encounter. Cam Shorney curled in a superb 25-yard free-kick in the seventh minute, and a fine solo effort from Matt Curnock 10 minutes later made it 2-0. However, two lapses of concentration at the back saw Devizes make it all square at halftime. The second period was a tight affair until the 70th minute, when Sam Duggan headed home from a corner. Substitute Kyle Box then made sure of the points in the last minute. The Western League’s “Groundhop” weekend, where four matches are chosen to be played back-to-back on a Saturday and fans travel to the South West from all over the world, saw Keynsham make an early start with a 10.45am kick-off away to Welton Rovers.
Scott Saunders, left, receives the Player of the Month award for September from assistant manager Russ Holt Although Matt Curnock gave the visitors an early lead, the Ks struggled to master the terrible weather conditions and they slipped to a disappointing 3-1 defeat. A break of two and a half weeks followed before newly promoted local rivals Bristol Telephones made their first ever visit to Crown Fields. The Ks started on the front foot and dominated the opening 20 minutes without making their superiority count. They were then made to pay for their profligacy in front of goal when a freak own goal gave the ’Phones the lead right on halftime.
Keynsham’s heads didn’t drop though, and they soon equalised with another trademark Cam Shorney free-kick on 53 minutes. Sub Kyle Box gave the Ks the lead in the 70th minute after great work by Matt Brown, and the game was made safe with a late Sam Duggan header to make it 3-1. Manager John Allen said: “It was a fantastic performance and win against local rivals Bristol Telephones. This was in front of another great crowd of 162, on a night when Bristol City played against Crystal Palace. This is very impressive and appreciated by the players, management
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n SPORT and officials at the club. So the fact that we put in our best performance of the season in front of them made the win even sweeter! “I'm glad we now have a good run of fixtures, so we can hopefully gain some momentum and consistency to our performances and results. The lack of games has been a little frustrating at times for us all but, as I have said before, the lads are certainly working very hard on the training ground to keep their fitness levels high, and this certainly paid dividends in our last two home games with late winners as the opposition tired. “I would also like to thank Malcolm, Ade and Jules who behind the scenes put in a lot of work to support both myself, Russ, Readie, Rich and the players.” The month ended with a 1-1 draw at home to Radstock Town. The Ks never really got going in this one, and it took several breathtaking saves by keeper Matt Dunk to earn a point. After
the visitors took the lead on 43 minutes with a scrappy goal, Keynsham had to wait until the 73rd minute when Kyle Box ended a fine move with his seventh goal of the season. Off the pitch, Scott Saunders won the club’s September Player of the Month award. John Allen said: “It gives both myself, Russ and Mark pleasure to announce that Scott ‘Sauce’ Saunders is September's winner. We feel Scott played consistently well
in a number of positions during September, influencing the game in central midfield and at centre half. He also chipped in with two goals against Bovey Tracey and Roman Glass St George, adding to the one he got at Cheddar. He is always a reliable performer who has settled in well to the club both on and off the pitch.” The Ks Reserves lost their only Somerset County League game in October, but progressed in both the League
Cup and Somerset Senior Cup competitions. The A Team continued their fine form with two Bristol and Suburban League Division Two wins and a cup victory, as they sit proudly at the top of the table. Meanwhile the Under-18s had a win and a defeat in their two matches last month. Don’t forget that you can follow the club’s fortunes on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@ KeynshamTownFC).
Forthcoming home games Saturday, November 4 Mendip B’walk (Reserves Somerset Senior Cup) 3pm kick-off Monday, November 6 Cheddar (U18s League Cup) 7.45pm kick-off Tuesday, November 7 Bath City (First XI Somerset Premier Cup) 7.45pm kick-off
Saturday, November 11 Fry Club (Reserves League Cup) 3pm kick-off Monday, November 13 Brislington (U18s) 7.45pm kick-off Saturday, November 18 Fry Club Reserves (Reserves) 3pm kick-off Tuesday, November 21 Westbury United (First XI)
7.45pm kick off Saturday, November 25 Warminster Town (First XI) 3pm kick-off Monday, November 27 Oldland Abbotonians (U18s) 7.45pm kick-off Saturday, December 2 Bishops Lydeard (First XI) 3pm kick-off
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n SPORT Keynsham Rugby Club opened their new season having achieved promotion in the Tribute South West 1 league with a home fixture against newly relegated Launceston RFC, writes our correspondent. They started strongly despite losing a soft early try and quickly achieved their first league point by scoring four tries through skipper Jack Weston (20), Rueben Edwards and Toby Williams. Thereafter they let things slip and allowed the visitors to come away with a 29-41 win. Keynsham needed to learn the hard way that things were not going to be easy in this league. The following week the team travelled to Gloucester-based long-term rivals – and often bête noir side – Matson RFC. In appalling conditions it was a close-fought affair. Alas, all Keynsham managed was a try from Jack Weston, narrowly missing out on what would have been a deserved losing bonus point. Final score 16-5. Newent RFC (Glos) were
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New season sees Keynsham the next visitors to the Crown Field at Keynsham and started like the proverbial train, tearing Keynsham’s midfield defence apart time and time again and it looked like a cricket score was on the cards. They regrouped at 0-13, however, and the pack became dominant, a dominance that was to become increasingly evident and an embarrassment to the visitors late in the game. A try by Jon Pearce and a conversion and penalty by Sam Challenger saw the half time score at 17-13 due to an intercept try from Newent. The second half saw Keynsham pull away for a 29-17 win by means of a penalty try, a try from Jack Weston and a push-over try with a conversion from Challenger. Five more league points were bagged in their next game, away at North Petherton RFC with a 27-30 win in yet another closely fought game – nip and tuck all the way with the lead changing
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hands eight times throughout the match. Tries by Weston (2), Tim Coghlan, Gareth Bradnock and Callum Fennell were added to by a conversion and a penalty from Sam Challenger were the reward of a solid team performance where defences were powerful on both sides. Yet another nail-biter was to follow when Okehampton visited Keynsham. It can be
said that Keynsham did not win this one, it was more like Okehampton lost it. Had their place kickers had their aim right they would have cruised to a win – as it was Keynsham edged it 18-17 with tries from Weston and Fennell and two penalties and a conversion by Challenger. The boot was on the other foot in the next game, which
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was away at Teignmouth. This was not through lack of kicking ability but a game where the boys should have sealed it, but spilt too many chances. A losing bonus point was all they came away with in a game dominated by defences. Jon Pearce and Jack Evans scored tries, Challenger converted one of them in a 17-12 defeat. In the final game of this report Bideford RFC were the visitors on Saturday, October 21. A strong, blustery cross-field wind disrupted both sides’ efforts at flowing rugby, but a close game was enjoyed nevertheless. Keynsham scraped through 17-12 and had tries from Jon Pearce and Gareth Bradnock, Sam Challenger adding two conversions and a penalty. Bideford just managed two tries and a conversion. Keynsham’s defence took the honours for withstanding continuous pressure inside their own 22 for the last 20 minutes of the game. There are also two more
senior sides on the go, the second XV captained by Louis Bush perform in Somerset 1 league and the thirds captained by Chris Bradley are no longer attached to the pyramid league structure, playing friendly matches only on a merit table format. The seconds lie fifth in their table having won three and lost three with a plus 39 aggregate score. The decision to pull out of the league format is proving to be very successful for the thirds, with friendly games providing more fun and enjoyment, being played in better spirits. To give an example, Trowbridge arrived for a game with just seven players, and Keynsham lent them eight or nine as they had loads wanting to play. A great match where more than 100 points were nearly equally shared ensued, and a good bit of skill was on show as well! Just the spirit grass-roots rugby should show. This is just one of many instances already where a game has taken place whereas before
a club would have just ceded the game and stayed at home. l All this without mentioning the junior and mini sections. These two sections of the club run squads of children/youths at each age level – u6, u7, u8, u9, u10, u11, u12 (mini), u13, u14, u15, u16, u17/18 (junior). The minis section has just held a festival where 12 clubs from around the area brought 110 teams of players from u7 to u12; more than 1,200 children in total. The organisation required to pull this into a cohesive enjoyable day is impressive but the club managed it. There are far too many people involved to thank them individually but the organisers pulled together volunteer helpers from all age groups – you couldn’t move for cheesy chips and burgers. l Installation of the new floodlights on the pitches nearest the bypass has finished with just the final touches still awaited;
the first switch-on is imminent. These will alleviate pressure on the training pitch, which gets overused. An opening event is being planned for the lights but details are yet to be finalised. l Sadly, as the club lost a significant sum of money on last year’s event due to competition and people using vantage positions outside the ground instead of paying the ticket price, there will be no firework display hosted by the club this year for the first time in more than 30 years. l Recent winners of the monthly Dennis Cockbaine Lottery (a club fundraiser) were David Hathaway (69) £100, Tony Weadon (16) £50, Andy Harrison (146) £100, Chris Raymond (8) £50, Gaz Deere (106) £100, John Graham (37). l You can keep up to date with the goings-on at the club at their new website, www. keynshamrugby.co.uk
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Free-scoring Ladies unbeaten at home October has been another successful month for Keynsham Town Ladies FC, writes our correspondent, gaining victories over Brislington, two against St Nicholas, and progression in the Women’s FA Cup at the expense of St Nicholas, a club who must be relieved to not be facing Keynsham again this season, having also lost in the reverse fixture and the FA Women’s Plate competition. The month started with a visit to Yate Town FC, home of St Nicholas, but after leading 7-0 at the break, Keynsham became strangely subdued in the second half, only adding a further two. Their nine included another five for top scorer Kerry Bartlett, a first for 16-year-old Clarice White, and very rare goals from Jess Osborne and Andreea Alexandru, the latter very much a fluke. Keynsham returned the following Sunday, this time in the FA Cup, but St Nicholas
Striker Katie Cook and new signing Asia Brown (17), right had clearly learnt that “damage limitation” is the only way to counter a free-scoring side, and defended in depth for the entire match. Keynsham finally made the breakthrough on 70 minutes with a fine effort from Miche Munro to run out 1-0 winners. Brislington followed and in an eagerly anticipated “local derby” under lights at the Crown Field, the opponents had the edge before Keynsham’s opener
arrived on 35 minutes. From then on, though, the home side pressed home their upper hand, netting another three for a very satisfying victory. Three days later the club were due to meet Frome Town in the Somerset FA Cup but their opponents withdrew, being unable to raise a side. They probably remembered that Keynsham thrashed them 22-0 in the same competition last season!
The FA Women’s Plate draw, like the FA Cup, matched Keynsham with St Nicholas, and goals from Katie Cook and Carly Bryant gave them a 2-0 lead before excellent saves from Hannah Christer prevented St Nicholas from replying. In the second half, the home side became somewhat complacent, eventually adding late goals on 84 and 90 minutes for a 4-0 victory.
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and away The Ladies face a massive test in November with trips to Plymouth and Southampton. Plymouth Argyle, like Keynsham, boast a 100 per cent record in the Premier League South West Division this season, and to avoid defeat would be a great boost to Keynsham’s promotion chances. Due to the bizarre nature of the way the fixtures are compiled, there is actually no first team home match now until Sunday, December 10. Meanwhile, the Development side also face a shortage of home games this month, with Torquay United their only opponents on November 5, before travelling to Marine Academy and Downend Flyers. Keynsham Town Ladies are pleased to announce that their newly refurbished clubhouse is now open for business. Further information is available from secretary Pam Newton on 07739 398383.
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Bowls club ends season on a friendly note Keynsham Bowls Club finished the season with a series of friendlies, one of the last being a mixed team match which we narrowly lost against a touring side from Winchmore Hill in London, writes our correspondent. In total, 48 of our members gathered for a close-of-season roll-up on the final Sunday and then gathered in the clubhouse afterwards for a fish and chip supper. Each season the ladies’ and gents’ captains nominate a charity and this year we supported 1st Keynsham Scouts. Before we ate, Ian Carter, Group Scout Leader, accepted a cheque for £1,000 from the captains Mo Dickinson and Beresford Parker, as our picture shows. At the start of the season our intention was to support the fund needed to relay the new floor in the Scout hut, but as this appeal had been successfully completed Ian said that our money would support Operation Adventure,
From left, 1st Keynsham Scouts’ Ian Carter is presented with a cheque by Beresford Parker and Mo Dickinson which will help young people with disabilities to participate in activities such as caving, camping, rafting and even playing bowls on our green. While some of our members will bowl indoors at various venues during the winter months, others will pack away
their woods awaiting next April, when our green will reopen. In the meantime there will be a number of social activities in our clubhouse for members to attend during the winter months. Life doesn’t stand still at Keynsham Bowls Club.
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The final game of the Bristol and District League season saw Frys Bowling Club host Avonvale, writes our correspondent. It was the visitors who held the upper hand for most of the night. Frys were unable to get much going with only Rink 1 able to salvage a final point by earning a draw from the 38-52 loss. Frys finished fifth in the final standings on 92 points with Weston Bath winning the division and Long Ashton earning the second promotion place. Scores: Rink 1: 18-18; Rink 2: 8-15; Rink 3: 12-19; Frys 38-52 Avonvale (1-9). Frys’ season record was as follows: Played: 18; Won: nine; Lost: nine; Shots for: 852; Shots against: 833: Shots difference: 19; Points: 92. Frys Bowling Club brought their centenary year to an end with the annual presentation dinner where the season’s trophies were handed out. The pairs final could not be played
Winners of Frys Bowling Club are presented with their awards at the endof-season presentation evening this year and will be completed in 2018. The finalists for the pairs are Bill Gregory and Pete Rumble playing Jonathan Day and Derek McCaig. The Triples Day in July was another successful day, which saw another close contest with Christopher Day, Mick Funnell and Mary Buck coming runnersup with Jonathan Day, Geoff Kershaw and Pete Rumble winning the competition. The novices saw a final
between Malcolm Hanks and Don Gourd, in which Don won his first singles title. The Len Hardwell Memorial Two Wood once again saw Jonathan Day in the final, but it was Nick Grenfell who took the title. A few days later Nick and Jonathan met in the handicap final. A stunning performance from Jonathan saw him take home another title. The Championship final was played between Stephen Day and Jonathan Day. The game was
played through a prelude to the September storms. As the game continued into the darkness, despite a late comeback it was Jonathan taking home another championship. The presentations marked the end of a special season for Frys, the highlight being a successful match against the Somerset Bowls Executive to mark Frys’ centenary season, a day that will live long in the memory of those who took part.
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