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Assault prompts renewed call for skate park lighting Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man was assaulted and robbed at the skate park in Keynsham Memorial Park by up to eight people.
During the incident at around 9.45pm on Sunday, September 17, the victim suffered a facial injury and had his skateboard and bag stolen by a group of young men all in their
late teens. The attack prompted members of Keynsham Now – the town’s youth council – to ask town councillors at their meeting two days later whether Continued on Page 2
Keynsham councillors are pushing for tougher rules on the routes heavy goods vehicles can use to access housing developments. Page 8
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Skate park lights hit stumbling block From Page 1 lighting would be installed at the site or if young people would face “another winter without lights”? Skate park users launched a campaign five years ago to ask for lighting at the park, saying it would improve their safety in the evenings and handing over a petition of 300 names to Keynsham Town Council. The campaign has since been taken up by Keynsham Now. Town councillors recently proposed installing solar lights not only at the skate park but also at the Bandstand – but a pre-planning application to Bath and North East Somerset Council has hit a stumbling block. A “myriad of objections” from council departments including Parks, Conservation, Landscape and Ecology means the town council would need to commission a range of studies and reports to give the application the best chance of being approved. Town clerk Dr Cheryl Scott said: “Given the objections raised by the B&NES departments of Parks, Conservation, Landscape and Ecology about the possible negative impact this lighting may or may not be perceived to have in respect of wildlife, residents, antisocial behaviour and preservation of the conservation area, the town council is now being ‘put to strict proof’ to demonstrate and evidence that
the solar lighting proposal will not impact negatively on the areas specified. “This will entail the town council having to commission a variety of specialist studies and technical reports at town council expense to ensure that, when a planning application is finally submitted, it contains enough information and professional evidence to ensure that the issues and impacts that have already been raised are either minimised or negated by the proposal and that the planning application has the best chance of being approved amidst the myriad of objections. “The town council would like to reassure the young people of Keynsham generally and Keynsham Now Youth Council that it remains completely understanding and supportive of this initiative. “While it recognises that the best outcome for the young people would have been to have the lighting installed ready for this winter, given the nature and level of objections received, the town council has a duty of care to all the young people to ensure it gathers the appropriate evidence so that when it does submit a planning application it has the best chance of succeeding.” Residents living near the park have previously raised concerns about lighting over fears it could increase antisocial behaviour after dark. One resident told town councillors in 2015: “I’m
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Our 2012 front page on young people’s skate park campaign concerned it would be adding more honey to the honeypot.” l Police are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could help their investigation into the assault on September 17. People can get in touch at www.avonandsomerset. police.uk/contact, or call 101, quoting reference 5217212903. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Proposals to improve parking in Keynsham and across Bath and North East Somerset have been drawn up by B&NES Council – and residents are being asked what they think. Anyone hoping to see charges axed in the town’s car parks will be disappointed, it seems, as the new strategy says fees will be “managed to discourage longstay/commuter use”. Meanwhile, free parking in areas where it’s already available will continue, including South Road in Midsomer Norton, Church Road in Radstock, Larkhall and Denmark Street in Bath, in order to “encourage patronage of local shops, restaurants and services”, according to the council. The document, drawn up after consultation with the public last year, also includes a proposal to improve Station Road car park to discourage parking in nearby streets and to review on-street
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Businesses to bring different flavour to Employment is soon set to return to Keynsham’s former chocolate factory as the first tenants of the site’s commercial space have been revealed. And news that a herbal tea and supplements firm, an unnamed Bath company and St Augustine’s GP surgery will all be taking space in Block C – now called the Chocolate Factory – comes as the first residents of the converted site prepare to move into their apartments at the end of October. More than half of the 100,000 sq ft of office accommodation has now been let by Alder King, acting on behalf of St Monica Trust, which has redeveloped the former Frys factory into a mix of assisted living apartments, a care home, retail and leisure space called the Chocolate Quarter. David Williams, chief executive of the St Monica Trust, said: “We are delighted to welcome the first tenants to the Chocolate Factory and look
An artist’s impression of the entrance area in the Chocolate Quarter’s commercial block, where half the space has now been let forward to sharing the unique mixed-use environment within the wider Chocolate Quarter that includes a café, restaurant, spa and many other facilities.” The entire fourth and fifth
floors of Block C have been let to a company that will be relocating from Bath, the name of which hasn’t yet been released, while south Bristol-based Pukka Herbs will be moving its
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and has plans to continue this long into the future. It was therefore critical that we found an office space that could match our ambitions of improving people’s lives through the power of herbs while retaining our links with the Bristol area. The newly refurbished Chocolate Factory provides Pukka with an excellent solution and we are extremely excited to be taking occupation in spring of 2018.” Meanwhile St Augustine’s Medical Practice will be taking up part of the ground floor when it relocates from its current premises in Station Road. Dr Nick Woodward, senior partner at St Augustine’s Medical Practice, said: “We are delighted to be moving the Keynsham branch of our practice to The Chocolate Factory. These modern premises will offer superb facilities to both our patients and staff. While retaining our Saltford surgery, the new premises will offer more parking to patients
and there will be a regular bus to service to the Cadbury site. This is great for our patients and enables our practice to support Keynsham’s ever enlarging population.” Simon Price, head of agency at Alder King, said: “The level of interest in the development has been very strong and this is reflected in the quality of occupiers that we have already secured at the scheme. The range of on-site amenities and proximity to Keynsham Station have proved very popular with office occupiers.” Construction is due to be completed on the commercial space by December – while in the residential blocks, work is drawing to a close and the first residents are just weeks away from moving in. A St Monica Trust spokesperson said the scheme had been their fastestselling development ever, with around 55 per cent of apartments sold off-plan.
Chef Ben Sacree, left, is opening new restaurant B Block at the Chocolate Quarter with fellow chef Adrian Kirikmaa
Chefs announce opening of new pizzeria Another new arrival at the Chocolate Quarter has been announced, in the shape of a pizza restaurant. Called B Block, to reflect some of the history of the site, the all-day restaurant is led by chefs Adrian Kirikmaa and Ben Sacree, the former head chef at Bristol’s much-praised Flour and Ash, with input from Michelin-starred Josh Eggleton. B Block will launch this autumn and will be open from
7.30am until 9.30pm every day, serving coffee, cakes and breakfasts, and a range of lunch and dinner dishes alongside their wood-fired pizzas. There will also be a range of wines, local ciders, craft beers and gins available in the evenings. It will have 60 seats and décor with a “stripped-back industrial feel”. Visit www. b-blockpizza.co.uk or follow B Block on Twitter @BBlockPizza.
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n NEWS Council to launch business forum for town A new forum to represent every business in Keynsham is being launched by the town council. As part of the Neighbourhood Development Plan process, which needs input from people working in and running businesses in Keynsham as well as residents, councillors have agreed to form a new organisation to provide support to these businesses. Town clerk Dr Cheryl Scott said: “One of the important findings to come out of the Neighbourhood Development process to date is that Keynsham currently lacks a focused business network to support and represent all the different types of Keynsham business operating in the town, including those who are self-employed.” She added: “The town council felt the most effective way forwards would be to offer all the various initiatives the chance of support and representation via a Keynsham-wide business forum and in the process prevent duplication of effort.”
The town council previously ran Keynsham Music Festival in-house, continuing to offer financial and administrative support to enable it to grow into an independent organisation, and hopes to replicate this model with the business forum, Dr Scott said. As part of the initiative, town councillor Lisa O’Brien has proposed a free business directory for distribution to all residents and said: “After 28 years of living in Keynsham, and having recently interacted with local High Street traders about their current problems, which include the impact of the one-way system, I realised that it is really important that all residents are made aware of the wide variety of businesses in Keynsham. “We need to help the Keynsham community to help Keynsham business and empower residents to be able to source the local businesses available on their doorsteps.”
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Keynsham’s future... what’s your view? Keynsham’s Neighbourhood Development Plan – a blueprint that will give residents real power over future development – has reached a crucial stage. This month residents will receive a survey asking what is most important to them, from transport and housing to shops and employment. Keynsham Town Council explains why it is so important to have a say. Keynsham is getting bigger… and there are even more plans for growth over the next 20 years. According to the West of England Joint Spatial Strategy, at least 1,100 new homes will be built in Keynsham between now and 2036. However, that number could rise even further (by up to 50 per cent), depending upon the B&NES Local Plan currently in preparation, which seeks to identify and allocate sites to meet the housing and economic development requirements established by the West of England Joint Spatial Plan. But how will this impact on the people who already live and work in Keynsham? Will favourite green spaces or existing buildings be lost? Will there be enough parking or other facilities for the increased population? How can Keynsham retain its market town character and avoid becoming part of an urban conurbation stretching from Bristol to Bath? What improvements can be made to the town centre to support a local shopping experience and what type of new businesses, both retail and industrial, should be offered space in the town and where? Will town centre traffic and congestion increase/decrease and if so how will the air quality be affected? What provision is being made to generate employment opportunities in the town or provide affordable accommodation… especially for our young people who are the future of Keynsham? These are just some of the concerns already raised by residents participating in the following five topic groups that meet regularly as part of the Keynsham Neighbourhood Development Plan process: l Roads, Transport, Parking and Infrastructure
l Recreation, Leisure, Sport, Health and Community l Heritage, Culture, Tourism, Marketing and Development of the Built Environment l Sustainability, Environmental and Ecological l Business, Employment and Economic Growth Taking notice of the community’s views The Neighbourhood Development Plan process was launched in April 2016 by Keynsham Town Council as part of a new government initiative to enable local people to influence the planning and development of the area in which they live and work for the next 15 to 20 years. The end result is a document (Neighbourhood Development Plan) that contains a series of statements or policies setting out what development is acceptable in Keynsham and for what reasons. Once approved, the plan will have legal force, which developers and local authority planners will have to take notice of, but it will not be approved unless the plan also contains evidence to show that the issues and policies identified reflect the concerns of the majority of people who live and/or work in Keynsham. Dr Cheryl Scott, town clerk, explains further: “Since the launch last year, the five topic groups comprising volunteers who live and/or work in Keynsham have been identifying and defining the issues that they think are important to the community. The issues will be used to underwrite the planning policies and aspirations for Keynsham that will constitute the final Neighbourhood Development Plan document. “Although much work has been done by the topic groups
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People shared their ideas and concerns on Post-it notes at the launch of the Neighbourhood Development Plan NDP. The meetings are planned as follows: l Key Centre – November 1, 6pm l Fear Hall – November 8, 2pm l Community at 67 – TBC l The Space – November 23, 6pm l Wellsway – TBC l Somerdale – TBC l St Dunstan’s Church – November 28, 6pm l St Francis Church – December 6, 6pm What happens to the results of the survey? Deb Cooper, the NDP co-
ordinator who has been employed by the town council to project manage the Neighbourhood Development Plan, explains: “Once collated and examined, the issues will be further considered by the topic groups and used to discuss and construct the planning policies that should comprise the plan, which will then go back out to the community for its input. “Some issues may require further research or in-depth studies to provide evidence to support the community’s
concerns. The results will also be used to produce more focused surveys in 2018 for specific groups such as young people and business…. so this is very much a ‘work in progress’ and it will be some time yet before the plan is completed. “In the meantime we would like to encourage everyone to complete a survey as the more people who do, the more chance the plan will have of being approved by the inspector because it accurately reflects the views of the whole community.” To get involved... If you would like to get involved in the Neighbourhood Development Plan, please contact the ndp co-ordinator, Deb Cooper by email at ndp@ keynsham-tc.gov.uk For further information, please visit the town council’s website www.keynsham-tc.gov. uk or contact Dr Cheryl Scott, town clerk at Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HF, call 0117 986 8683 or email townclerk@keynsham-tc.gov.uk
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Keynsham councillors are pushing for tougher rules on the routes heavy goods vehicles can use to access new housing developments on the southern edge of the town. Concern has been raised about lorries using busy Charlton Road and St Ladoc Road to travel through the town to and from building sites at Parkhouse Lane. Barratt Homes is working on its new Bilbie Green estate, while Persimmon and Bloor Homes are each planning to build 100 new homes on neighbouring land – with Bloor getting the go-ahead in August. Now calls have been made to Bath and North East Somerset Council to insist that HGVs must only approach and leave the sites via the A37 Wells Road. Councillor Alan Hale, Keynsham South ward councillor and the council’s road safety advocate, said residents in the area had already suffered years of “significant problems” with
HGVs accessing the Meadows site and shouldn’t have to “endure” more. He said he wrote to B&NES’ divisional director for development to voice his concerns some months ago – and is now making a fresh appeal for restrictions. Mr Hale said: “Many parts of Keynsham have been severely impacted by a large number of HGVs and earth-moving vehicles for some eight years now and when the two developments at the top of Charlton Road emerged I wrote to the council’s senior planning officers stating that in my view all HGV traffic serving those developments must approach the site and indeed leave the site via the Wells Road. Charlton Road has now become a significantly busy road and the residents of St Ladoc Road and Charlton Road should not have to endure several more years of more HGVs affecting their quality of life. “The Meadows development,
which is now almost complete, demonstrated that allowing development to take place without good vehicle access causes significant problems, both for those neighbouring the development as well as new residents.” He added: “I recently wrote to the planning officer who dealt with the application about this issue, only to find that no condition has been imposed, as I had requested, requiring construction traffic to approach from the Wells Road. However, I will continue lobbying for traffic to approach these developments from Wells Road and not via the town’s roads, adding to wear and tear on the roads and traffic congestion in the town.” Fellow Keynsham councillor Charles Gerrish added: “I have also received complaints from residents in both Charlton Road and St Ladoc Road relating to the speed and volume of large vehicles that appear to
have originated from these development sites and I would totally support my colleague Alan in his approach to the council. In addition, I have also raised the matter with the council’s new cabinet member for transport.” Meanwhile, officers at B&NES recorded 434 HGVs using Keynsham as a through route during a one-day study from 4am to 10pm – 114 of which exceeded the 7.5-tonne limit. Improving signage, lobbying police to enforce weight restrictions and contacting haulage firms that repeatedly flout the restrictions are among measures to tackle the issue. The study was one of several recently undertaken into transport issues in Keynsham, including a relief road to the south of the town and safety on Charlton Road – the results can be seen at www.bathnes.gov.uk/ services/parking-and-travel/ transport-plans-and-policies/ future-growth-keynshamtransport-study
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n NEWS More than £1 million has been earmarked to look into a range of ambitious transport projects, including an A4 Metrobus connecting Keynsham and Bristol and a new road linking Avon Mill Lane to the A4. The West of England Combined Authority (WECA), made up of Bath and North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council and chaired by metro mayor Tim Bowles, met last month to decide whether to fund a series of business cases on a number of transport schemes around the region. The committee agreed to make £1.2 million available to investigate the potential projects to support the delivery of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan (JSP), which sets out the housing and employment land, transport and other infrastructure needed as the West of England region grows up to 2036. Possible schemes that will be investigated in the Keynsham/ Whitchurch area include:
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Could Keynsham get its own Metrobus after £1.2m studies? l A4-A37 orbital route (including Hicks Gate roundabout improvements) l A37-Bristol Link l A4 Metrobus (Bristol to Keynsham Metrobus) and Callington Road Link l Orbital Metrobus l Park and ride provision l Avon Mill Lane to A4 link l Keynsham rail station improvements Business cases will also be drawn up for a range of other potential projects in Bristol, along the Yate “strategic corridor”, along the A38 from Almondsbury to Falfield and park and rides at various locations around Bristol. The full meeting papers can be found on the West of England Combined Authority website www.westofengland-ca.
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Adventurous Tricia celebrates golden anniversary with a trek for Richard A Keynsham grandmother is about to embark on her fourth fundraising trek, hiking along Peru’s Inca Trail in memory of her husband in what would have been their golden wedding anniversary year. Adventurous Tricia Hembrough is undertaking the challenge in honour of husband Richard, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and all money raised will go towards much-needed research into the condition. Tricia has already climbed Kilimanjaro, reached the snow line on the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador and walked the Great Wall of China – but the altitude as her group makes its way to Machu Picchu could be a real challenge, she says, with heights of up to 4,200m. The highlight for her, though,
Tricia Hembrough will be seeing the sun rise through the Sun Gate over a magnificent panorama at Machu Picchu. Tricia, who worked as a dentist, met Richard when they were teenagers and he was working as a carpenter for her family’s firm. They had four children together and
Richard, who became a biology and woodwork teacher, lived with Parkinson’s for 30 years, undergoing GDNF treatment as part of research into the condition. Tricia said: “Richard coped with the problems with great fortitude, humour and optimism, and took part in a clinical trial which gave results being used for current research. He was passionate about research into the causes and, hopefully, the ultimate cure for the condition and I have contributed by fundraising in various ways – I make a lot of jam!” As well as her expeditions, Tricia has continued her support for Parkinson’s UK and its work by turning her homegrown produce into jams, pickles and chutneys for sale, and by selling plants and providing lunches,
with all proceeds going to the charity. Anyone who would like to support Tricia can donate online at www.justgiving.com/triciahembrough1 l A support group for people with Parkinson’s and their families is celebrating a year since it launched regular meetings in Keynsham. Parkinson’s UK Bath and District Branch holds meetings once a month on a Tuesday at the Talbot Inn, Bath Road, from 10.30am. A spokesperson said: “Our numbers have remained steady but we would like to grow in order to offer a chance to find familiar and friendly faces to enjoy the chat, which is our ‘talking therapy’.” The next meeting is on October 31 – contact Hazel on 0117 336 0476 for more details.
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George’s Diner is open for business With a jukebox soundtrack full of classics, Keynsham Light Opera Group is inviting music lovers to step inside George’s Diner this month for their latest show. Owner George recounts tales of love, laughter and loss across the years over the counter of his American cafédiner in this original production. Music from across the decades will bring back memories for George and his audience, featuring tracks from Moon River to Mamma Mia, Wuthering Heights to Bat Out of Hell as well as tunes from Michael Jackson, Madonna, C
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Nikki rises to ‘awesome’ wingwalk challenge Dressed as Superwoman, a Keynsham mother-of-one has completed a charity wingwalk, smashing her fundraising target for the Alzheimer’s Society. Nikki Howell took to the skies over Gloucestershire, strapped to the wings of a bi-plane for an experience she described as “awesome”. At 500ft it was hard to catch her breath, she said, but the
views were also breathtaking. Before the challenge, Nikki had hoped to raise £1,000 for the cause in memory of her father – but support from family and friends has brought in £1,773 to her delight. Nikki, who publishes poetry online as The Keynsham Poet, has written a poem about the experience – see Letters on Page 14.
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A Keynsham walking group is hoping to host its biggest outing yet as part of the Countryfile Ramble in aid of BBC Children in Need. Thousands of people are set to take part in sponsored walks across the country over the weekend of October 14 and 15 and local people will be able to join Keynsham Walkers are Welcome to support the cause. The group is leading a fourmile walk from Keynsham on Sunday, October 15, along the River Avon to Hanham and up to Cleeve Woods, following a route devised by Keynsham and Saltford Local History Group. People of all ages – and their dogs – are welcome to join the event, meeting at 10am at the café in the Memorial Park, where donations to Children in
charity that captures everybody's imagination.” The Keynsham walk will be officially registered with the Countryfile Ramble initiative, which will also see its presenters heading out on walks across the UK – including one in Bristol led by Adam Henson on the Sunday evening. People joining the Walkers are Welcome walk will need suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. There are no stiles along the route but dogs must be kept on leads as walkers will pass through fields with livestock. More information is available from Dave Johnson on 07866 440968, at wrwkeynsham@ outlook.com or online at http://e-voice.org.uk/ keynshamwalkersarewelcome/ Since 2015 the Countryfile Ramble has raised £2.3million.
Rambles for Children in Need will be taking place across the country Need will be collected. Walkers can also arrange their own sponsorship if they wish. Keynsham Walkers are Welcome chair Dave Johnson said: “Both myself, the chairman, and Dawn Drury, our secretary, were watching Countryfile and saw the feature
on the forthcoming Countryfile Ramble in aid of Children in Need, and both decided that it was a worthwhile venture that suited the Walkers are Welcome concept. “With lots of help from local organisations and businesses we hope to get a good response for a
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n NEWS As the 50th anniversary of the Great Flood of 1968 approaches, plans are being put together to remember its impact on local communities – and to prepare for similar events in future. The West of England Rural Network (WERN) is calling on residents in Keynsham and around the Chew Valley to get involved in commemorating the milestone on July 10 and 11, 2018, while also raising awareness of the River Chew and how it affects people’s lives today. On July 10, 1968, record rainfall caused a huge wall of water to sweep along the river overnight, destroying bridges, including Keynsham’s County Bridge, flooding around 250 homes and, in Bath Hill, claiming the lives of three people who were swept off the bridge in their car, while five others lost their lives elsewhere. Many householders across the area had to be rescued by boat and schools and village halls were opened to house the evacuees. Once the water receded, a massive clean-up
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Dapps Hill in the aftermath of the flood of 1968 operation got under way and the Army installed temporary bridges over the river. The valley continues to flood today and climate change could mean there’s potential for a similar event in future, says WERN. A spokesperson said: “Using this anniversary milestone we are hoping that communities, organisations and
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people or their families who were involved in the Great Flood and to pass on their knowledge to other generations. “Additionally we want to increase public awareness of the River Chew and its impact on people’s lives and the wider environment and how our actions can make a difference to this natural resource as well as prepare individuals and community resilience for future floods.” The West of England Rural Network will be hosting a number of public meetings in November across the area and anyone who is interested in attending or who has ideas for the project can email info@ wern.org.uk or call 01275 333701. WERN is a charity that acts as a resource for rural communities on a range of issues.
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Thank you all for the support My £1,000 target beat And I cannot stop smiling For having experienced this feat! Nikki Howell The Keynsham Poet
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I’ve had a balloon ride I’ve flown a small plane I’ve now done a wingwalk And would do it again! Just a few weeks ago I was getting prepared To do my wingwalk Excited, not scared Dressed as Superwoman I climbed on the wing I was ready to fly And maybe I’d sing Kate fixed my harness And Dave flew the plane Spectators below Thought I was insane We taxied around Before gathering pace Then we took off With the wind in my face At speeds of a hundred and thirty
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I work on Market Walk in Keynsham, part of the new precinct. This has become an unpleasant place to be when kids are not at school. It has become a very noisy and foulmouthed place with the number of children and kids who congregate the area. In my opinion is it is also now a dangerous place to walk, given that it seems to have been taken over as a bike and scooter race track. There is no control from anyone in authority and if you approach them to move on, there is abuse or contempt in their response or they completely ignore the request. Given the size of the park and its facilities, it is a sad reflection of the youth here in Keynsham.
October, 2017 It might be an idea to introduce a cycling ban in the area with a level of monitoring of the situation on a regular basis. The way they act at the moment, someone will get hurt. Then it will be too late to do anything. Details supplied
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with PC James Evans Recently I attended the Connecting Communities meeting, which is held in the meeting space of the Civic Centre above the library. For those who have never heard of this, it’s a public meeting to talk about Keynsham. There is often a presentation of upcoming events, matters of interest or services available, followed by other issues that affect the area. As I presented the crime figures and policing strategy for this quarter this is the first time that we have had a noticeable rise in crime in the area year on year. This can be explained quite easily with the expansion to Keynsham as a result of ongoing developments and the reduction in policing. As part of this increase we have seen a spike in thefts of pedal cycles and thefts from sheds.
We have been really lucky in Keynsham with the level of policing and we are now looking to adapt our policing style to suit this. In real terms this means incidents with low solvability are not investigated, freeing up officers’ time. These are the incidents that have no lines of inquiry – of course, if there are house-to-house, CCTV or other inquiries that can be made these will be completed prior to filing. I have been banging my drum about the theft of pedal cycles in Keynsham – as a location we are currently being targeted and cycles, whether locked or unlocked, are being stolen. If you see anyone acting suspiciously around cycles, please let us know. Basic information can be really important in identifying a suspect or offender. Pay attention to anything that stands out – think about the clothing their age, gender, ethnicity and direction of travel to and from the location. With this information we can review local CCTV and identify suspects. There is a small minority of people committing these incidents so
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From caving and shooting
James and his shooting and archery awards
Avon Scout Rifle Club recently held its annual shooting and archery competition at the Keynsham Scout campsite in Chelwood. More than 100 young people from across the local region took part and we are delighted to report that James, a Keynsham Scout, was successful in both of the disciplines,
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For 40 years Keynsham Scouts have been running their annual auction on the same week in November – this year it takes place on Saturday, November 18. While such things as eBay, car boot sales and Facebook have arrived, the auction still proves to be a place for bargains and a great way for people in the community to raise funds for one of our most successful local charities. Yet many people are not aware of the event, or what is on offer. It’s simple: people donate items, the auctioneers sell them and the customers walk
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success... to a spot of bargain hunting
Scouts fresh from a caving expedition in the Mendips away with bargains, perhaps something for their own home or perhaps something to upcycle and sell on, the list is endless. On top of that there is fun and laughter – indeed, some people stay all day for the entertainment. Have you something to
donate? Take it directly to Scout HQ in Ashton Way any evening, 6.30-9pm, from Monday, November 6, or to arrange a collection simply email auction@1stkeynshamscouts. org.uk or call 0117 986 4242 (thank you to the Keynsham Hearing Centre for your support
in this). We will accept items of furniture, china, toys, bric a brac, CDs, household goods, garden equipment, musical instruments, books, tools, bikes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept TVs, computer screens, gas appliances, clothing or beds. If unsure, just ring and ask Would you like to buy? This is what happens on the day at Scout HQ. The main auction room opens for viewing at 9am and bidding starts at 9.30am. The whole process is fun and even children can bid. It will bring a smile to your face. In the Bargain Marquee – it wouldn’t be a Scout event without a tent! – you can make an offer on any items here and take it away, no bidding required. First come, first served. In the Book, Toy, CD & Record sales room there will be a huge range for you to make an offer on and take away when a price is agreed, again no bidding required.
Refreshments are available all day, including hot food and homemade cakes – everything that you would want to keep you going. So there is something for everyone and it really is a place to bargain hunt. Come and see..
Caving – more than just a dark hole
Crawling into a dark hole in the ground is just too much for some people – muddy, wet, dark, perhaps a little scary. Recently Scouts from Keynsham held a series of caving expeditions, exploring the world that exists beneath the Mendip hills. Did you know that some of the caves have multiple levels? The Scouts and their leaders have been learning how to navigate using cave maps and how working as a team is so important. Some of the Scouts have gained their Cavers badge and at least one leader has gained their permit to lead this exciting activity.
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n YOUTH & EDUCATION A Keynsham schoolboy with a passion for eels – and who got his whole school to dance the “conger” – has been shortlisted for an award by a national nature charity. Nine-year-old Tyler Ingleheart is one of four youngsters in the finals in the Youth Category of the 2017 UK Awards for Biological Recording and Information Sharing, which aim to celebrate people helping to improve understanding of the UK’s wildlife. Former St Keyna Primary School pupil Tyler was nominated by teacher Larissa Roberts for his work to inspire his classmates about the natural world – and particularly eels. Tyler was involved in all aspects of the school’s participation in Spawn to be Wild, a project that saw pupils caring for elvers at school before releasing them at Blagdon Lake. At Tyler’s request, the eels’ arrival was celebrated by the whole school with an Eel Day, during which pupils danced the “conger”, built models of eels, wrote about and painted various
Tyler’s passion for eels earns him spot on awards shortlist
species and even designed eelpatterned wallpaper. Tyler has carried out regular bug hunts in the school grounds, in Keynsham’s parks and on holidays, researching and identifying his finds before sharing the results with his classmates. He was also a member of the St Keyna Green Team, which focuses on conservation, natural history and environmental issues, as well as part of the school aquarium care team. Ms Roberts said: “His sharing of his observations and enthusiasm has been infectious during the past two years and I feel he has encouraged a whole school to feel passionately about freshwater life and in particular eels – animals which would very likely be overlooked by most people and organisations without a champion for them.”
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Dramatic happenings in Brislington! The Bristol School of Performing Arts (BSPA) is currently enjoying one of the most successful periods in its 45-year history! Through its management and staff, the school has always enjoyed a very close association with the professional theatre, with its artistic director John Redgrave having directed productions in the West End and provinces for in excess of 40 years! The school’s teaching faculty carries a similar pedigree, with each and every member notching up many years of performing in both theatre and television. BSPA is also extremely proud of its student success rate, with many appearing in both the West End and provinces. In recent months Santiago Weston has appeared as Gavroche in Les Miserables and in the national tour of Mary Poppins. Ex-student Madeleine Smith has joined the London cast of Mamma Mia! to cover the part of Sophie, while
Many students and former students of BSPA are enjoying success on the stage, including in the West End her sister Emilie is playing Portia the Otter in Wind in the Willows at the London Palladium. This year’s Christmas pantomime season sees exstudent Lauren Hampton playing principal girl Alice Fitzwarren in
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n YOUTH & EDUCATION
Ceremony celebrates new classrooms Pupils welcomed some special guests to school to celebrate the official opening of their new classroom block. Members of the school council at Saltford C of E Primary gathered to watch chair of Bath and North East Somerset Council Cherry Beath cut the ribbon outside the six-classroom building on September 15. They were joined by councillors and officers from B&NES, school governors, the architects, the contractors who worked on the project and North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, who were all given a tour of the site following the ceremony. The £1.8million teaching block has replaced some temporary buildings in poor condition and will help meet rising demand for school places in the area. Pupils have been using the new classrooms since the start
Councillor Cherry Beath and MP Jacob Rees-Mogg meet pupils in the new teaching block at Saltford C of E Primary of the school year. Dawn Elliott, headteacher of Saltford C of E Primary School, said: “We are delighted with the design and construction of the new sixclassroom block. The learning spaces are light and airy and we
like the contemporary feel of the building. Staff and pupils are inspired by these outstanding facilities. We would like to thank everyone associated with the project.“ The project was funded by
Bath and North East Somerset Council and designed by BBA Architects of Bath, while the main contractor was H Mealing and Sons of Bath. As part of the project and in negotiation with Saltford Parish Council, a new fenced sports pitch, which can be used by the community out of school hours, has been provided at the park next to the school Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of Wellsway Multi Academy Trust, said: “It is wonderful to see the children and staff settling in to these lovely new classrooms, which are giving Saltford Primary the learning environment it deserves. “The headteacher, governors and parents have shown vision and determination in driving forward developments at the school, including a new ‘secret garden’ and early years play area as well as the sports pitch. Congratulations to them all.”
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This month’s photograph shows the Regency Café at the start of Station Road – the Norton Tax Shop and Cocoa Hair Design now occupy these premises. The picture appears to have been taken in the mid-1960s, when the façade was being repaired. The café was renamed the Pickwick in about 1975 and closed a few years later.
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Trail’s over but it’s not the end The town’s Great Floral Bike Trail has brought delight to so many for months – and now, with residents’ support, it can help families who use the services of Children’s Hospice South West, too, says Keynsham in Bloom chair Denise James Our Great Floral Bike Trail has come to a glorious end and now a great opportunity has arisen that will allow people to have a permanent reminder of the trail. We are currently liaising with
The bikes from the Great Floral Bike Trail are being sold for charity the bike trail owners and asking them if they would like to donate their bikes for sale to be used to raise funds for our chosen charity Children’s Hospice South West. Please contact Dawn Drury, deputy town clerk at Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street, to see a list of the bikes that are available for donations. Bikes may come with or without
the planters, depending on the bike owners. Anyone who is successful in purchasing a bike will need to make arrangements to collect their bike. The Bike Trail has proved to be a wonderful project and has certainly contributed to the floral “wow factor” throughout Keynsham. We have had visitors from surrounding areas coming
to Keynsham to take part in the trail. If you have a favourite bike that has taken your eye during the trail and would like to make a donation, you can either message us and let us know the bike number or pop into the town council office in Temple Street and give them your details and bike choice. On behalf of the Keynsham in Bloom committee, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone involved in the Bike Trail, including the many residents who supplied their own bikes and displayed them for the public to enjoy. Thanks also go to our sponsors Chartax, Simply Carpets, Barratt Homes, Davies & Way, Aquaterra, St Monica’s Trust, Community at 67, Pomegranate restaurant, Argyll Design, Queens Road Methodist Church, Andrews
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Keynsham in Bloom has again been invited by Keynsham Rotary to take part in the Purple4Polio Campaign. The purple crocus is a symbol of Rotary’s worldwide campaign to eradicate polio, with its colour representing the purple dye used to mark the finger of a child to indicate they have received their life-saving oral
polio vaccine. This year we have chosen the area around Manor Road Playing fields and will be planting crocus corms around the perimeters of the playing fields. In the past, a number of residents have approached us and asked if we would consider a spring bulb planting scheme to enhance their neighbourhood. It is hoped that the purple crocus will make a welcoming splash of colour during the early spring months at this spot. We are currently looking at planting the bulbs during the during the autumn half-term week commencing Monday, October 23. Once a date has been confirmed we will be putting up posters advertising the event. This is a great opportunity for residents, and particularly children, to take part in the activity and help to enhance their local area.
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Clarice lives on £1-a-day budget to help Ethiopian villagers grow their own food Members of a Keynsham church have raised almost £1,000 to help a community in Ethiopia grow their own food – with one parishioner challenging herself to live on just £1 a day for a week. Inspired by the fundraising appeal at St Dunstan’s Church to support the residents of Sebeya in the African country, Clarice Corfield asked people to sponsor her as she spent seven days living on her tight budget. The money raised in Keynsham will help fund reservoirs and water pipes in Sebeya, a village of around 9,000 people where most earn a living through farming in the arid landscape of the Tigray region. Speaking about her challenge, Clarice said: “It was not so easy, lots of rice, lentils and bread for five days with the occasional
‘treat’ of a fried egg. With only £1 a day you cannot eat anything fresh or dairy products, let alone meat or fish. “For me it was only five days but for millions of people it is for life. There are many who have less than that to spend on food. “So far, the parish has raised almost £800 – with more still to be counted. I am extremely grateful for the generosity of the people who sponsored me.” The parishioners raised money through events and activities, including an Ethiopian evening with a talk from an Ethiopian speaker and food from the country, as well as a penny trail, where youngsters collected copper coins and laid them out into a long trail at the church. The link between St Dunstan’s and Sebeya began a year ago to
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help fund training for people in the village to build reservoirs and install pipes to help them get access to water year-round. The two communities have now struck up a relationship, which they hope to continue into the future. Clarice said: “We have received thank you messages and updates from the community of Sebeya. We find this twoway communication very important and so children from our children’s liturgy group have been sending cards to the children in Sebeya. “Our parish will continue to raise funds to enable Sebeya to have this reliable access to water.” The link was created as part of the overseas development agency CAFOD’s Connect 2 Ethiopia scheme.
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Annual general meeting
The society’s AGM on September 18 was well attended. Chairman Richard Dyson reported on a successful year, with good attendances at the evening meetings. Visits to places of historic interest during the summer were also well supported, with the trip to Badminton House oversubscribed. Achievements included publication of the second pair of the society’s History Walks leaflets; these are proving popular and can be obtained at the town council offices. Looking forwards, the society continues work on research for a book on the recent history of Keynsham and Saltford and on the project to re-site the County Bridge Stone or “Abbot’s Chair” in the Memorial Park next year. After the formal meeting, there was a showing of the DVD on the history of Keynsham and Saltford prepared for the Keynsham Music Festival anniversary event earlier in the year. This comprised a selection of images from the society’s archive together with short clips of cinefilm taken in the 1940s.
Visit to West Somerset
Last month, members of the society and guests enjoyed a coach trip to west Somerset. A varied day started with a call at Watchet for a coffee and a stroll round the harbour, before travelling the few miles to Cleeve Abbey, near Washford, where we had a guided tour of the remains of the Cistercian Abbey. This is something of an undiscovered gem among historic sites in the county, with surviving buildings
Brass Knocker House in Saltford was home to the village’s first post office
Cleeve Abbey, looking across the cloister to the refectory building such as the dormitory and refectory giving a glimpse into the life of the monks at these great medieval abbeys. The tiled floor of the earliest refectory gives an idea of what the floor of parts of Keynsham Abbey might have looked like. In the afternoon, we moved on to Dunster, with its distinctive yarn market, where members
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site on Bath Road. (There was also a post office in the Ship Inn at the bottom of Bath Hill.)
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This prominent three-storey building was constructed in 1747 and takes its name from the bright shiny door-knocker on the front door; the knocker was made at the brass mill down the road. In 1861 the house was owned by Isaac Williams, a solicitor, and called Mount Cottage. Subsequently, it became the premises of a beer retailer, a grocer, and then an inn. The first post office in Saltford opened here at the Brass Knocker Inn and, except for a two-year spell in South View House, it remained on the site until 1947, when the post office moved to its current
Monday, October 16, sees the start of the society’s new programme of monthly evening talks on a range of subjects relating to local history. These meetings are open to all, with admission free to society members. They are held at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road, starting at 7.30pm, and the first one is on the subject of “Broadmead Before the Shops”, which will be of interest to many Bristolians. If you haven’t been to our meetings before, it is a good time to give it a try. For details of the society’s full talks programme, visit www. keysalthist.org.uk
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Harvest sees return of popular stallholder Keynsham Farmers’ Market will have a fitting way to celebrate the harvest season, with the return of a popular stallholder. The monthly event has been without a veg stall for some time, but on Saturday, October 14, Sue Weaver of Portbridge Vegetables is returning with her homegrown produce. A spokesperson for Somerset Farmers’ Markets said: “Based just up the road at Chew Magna, Sue was a huge draw at the market and many customers expressed their disappointment when she took a break a couple of
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years ago. However, she is keen to return and looking forward to meeting up with customers old and new.” Alongside Sue and the regular stallholders, Transition Keynsham will be giving away cooking apples and hopefully producing juice on the day, while a new vegetarian stall and a specialist hummus stall will also be joining existing traders in the run-up to Christmas. For more information, visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets. co.uk or follow Somerset Farmers’ Markets on Facebook.
A local community centre is inviting Keynsham residents to learn to do one new thing online in October with free help from its volunteers. Community at 67, in Queens Road, is hosting an event to coincide with national Get Online Week, which aims to help people get more from the internet, whether it’s contacting friends, shopping or making an appointment. Anyone can drop into the centre on Saturday, October 7, from 10am to 1pm, where there will be plenty of free, friendly support Adrian Inker, vice chair at Community at 67, said: “Almost everyone has heard about some of the ways the internet can help you save money, save time, and make life easier and more fun. But if you’re not confident using a computer, tablet or
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Plaque honours Edward’s work for cause A charity has unveiled a plaque in memory of a Keynsham man and his support for their work sending tools to communities in developing countries. Tools for Self Reliance celebrated Edward Cannock by inviting his widow Hazel and his friends and colleagues from Keynsham Rotary Club to a tour of their workshop at Kingswood Heritage Museum. The charity refurbishes donated tools at its Warmley base before sending them to countries where they are desperately needed and over the years Mr Cannock collected a wide range of tools for the cause. He also left the group a legacy, which has funded a dust extraction system for the workshop. The plaque, acknowledging his long association with TFSR, was unveiled by Mrs Cannock, who was also presented with a bouquet of flowers. Former businessman Mr
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A siskin on bird feeder, left; exploring Bristol’s trees, right set pattern each day, so keep those feeders well topped up! The morning of September 9 found members of the Keynsham Group of the Avon Wildlife Trust in Bristol, under an overcast sky. We set out to discover some of the incredible trees that have been planted on Clifton Downs in the last two centuries, when the area
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BACK TO NATURE Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group few minutes of dry weather would have been even better!). October sees the start to our group’s autumn/winter programme of monthly talks. And as a month known for all things Hallowe’en what better way to begin our season than with a talk on a mammal associated with this pagan festival – the bat. And more specifically the greater and lesser horseshoe bats. Not the subject of horror or fear but amazing creatures of the night. In their talk Bats in the Belfry, Ray Canham and Graeme McLaren will be telling us about the maternity roost for the bats at Woodchester Mansion near Stroud. The greater horseshoe bats are the subject of what is believed to be the longest study by a single person of any mammal, and the talk will feature the research that has been undertaken by Dr Roger Ransome since 1959. Join us on Friday, October 13, at Keynsham Baptist Church Hall, from 7.30-9.30pm. Adults £2.50, children under 16 £1, all welcome.
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Supporters go the extra mile A fundraising day out was the perfect opportunity to take on some personal challenges for members and supporters of Keynsham District Mencap Society. Around 60 people set off along the Bristol to Bath Railway Path during the charity’s annual sponsored walk, cycle and wheelchair push on September 17, setting their own distances of either five, 12 or 25 miles. Daniel Coll was celebrating reaching his five-mile target while 18+ member Stephen Gray joined the event for the first time, cycling 10 miles on his specially adapted bike. A water station manned by trustees Sue Jeffrey and Andrea Westlake at Bitton Station kept fundraisers hydrated while the Bird in Hand provided refreshments and was the venue for a celebratory get-together after the event, where chair Lisa O’Brien, who pushed her son
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Keynsham District Mencap Society’s fundraising walk, cycle and wheelchair push Jon five miles in his wheelchair, presented certificates to all those who took part. “It was a real team effort and we are so proud to have so many valued supporters, from members and their family and friends, volunteers, staff and trustees,” said Mencap fundraiser Amanda Leonard. “Huge thanks go out to those who helped out, took part and, of
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No clowning around – this is horror done right It (15) As a film that has gone through development hell since 2009, It is a character-driven, expertly directed and, of course, scary film. Envisioned as the second attempt at an adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel (the first was a 1990 TV series starring Tim Curry), It follows only the first half of the 1,138-page novel focused on the central characters “The Losers Club” as they fight the demon masquerading as a clown called Pennywise during their childhood. All round the performances are spectacular, once again proving (as did 2016’s Stranger Things) that child acting can still be done fantastically given the right script and direction, with Jaeden Lieberher giving an inspiring performance as the leader of the
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kids who seeks revenge against Pennywise due to a personal tragedy. The standouts among the performers are Finn Wolfhard as Richie, whose rapid-fire delivery and excellent comedic timing elevate him above the other kids, and Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, who gives a truly terrifying performance as a clown who is nearly as memorable as the likes of Heath Ledger as the Joker. However, the biggest success of It is the perfect balance between
storytelling and horror moments unlike the majority of horror films in the last decade, which provided a much-needed breath of fresh air for the genre. This also allows the audience to take the time to appreciate the more frightening scenes as well as understand each character’s motivations thus making Warner Bros them more fleshed out and relatable. The only flaw that stood out to me as a viewer was the slightly accelerated pace during the second and third acts but even that is more than justifiable as the film had no choice but to quicken the pace in order to not overly extend the running time. It stands out as one of the best Stephen King adaptions available and I am eagerly anticipating It: Chapter Two in 2019. 4.5/5
Perfect time to stub out smoking habit? Smokers in Keynsham and Saltford are being urged to stub out the habit this month as part of the sixth annual Stoptober Challenge. More than one million people have taken part across the country, achieving 28 smokefree days, which makes them five times more likely to quit for good, according to research. Councillor Vic Pritchard, B&NES Cabinet member for adult care and health, said: “There are lots of ways to stop smoking and Stoptober can help you choose the best way for you. There’s lots of free support available through various social media platforms, face-to-face help, or via a dedicated app.” Events will be taking place across the area, including at Somerdale Pavilion. To find out more about free support available, call the Virgin Healthy Lifestyle Hub on 01225 831852 or visit the website at www. virgincare.co.uk/vc-providers/ bnes-stop-smoking-support
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Infinity From left, volunteers Jill Harman, Sylv Box and Betty Penny enjoying a welcome cup of tea at the end of the final Sunday tea event
Afternoon tea team can put their feet up! Once again the opening of Compton Dando’s village church for afternoon teas during the summer has proved successful, this year raising £1,214.30 for church funds, writes Ros Anstey. For the past six years members of St Mary’s Church have been opening the doors every Sunday afternoon from May until the end of August, serving tea and cake. One of the organisers, Fiona
Gregg Smith, said: “We are thrilled with the amount raised. I think we must have had over 600 visitors.” Fellow organiser Jenny Davis added: “We are very grateful to everyone who so kindly gave their time to make delicious cakes and serve teas every Sunday. “A big thank you to everyone involved, and look forward to seeing you all next year.”
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Is the universe infinite? Wise men say that’s not true, But ask them to say where the end is, And you’ll find that they’ve not got a clue. How many universes are there? We only know of the one, There’s maybe an infinite number, When all is said and done. And if there’s an infinite number, Not just one, two or three, Are there infinite worlds just like this one? And infinite versions of me? And how did they come into being? Did they each have their own Big Bang Boom? And where are they? Trillions of light years away?
Or maybe right here in this room? There can’t be much room in Infinity, Overcrowding must be a menace, It’s full of monkeys with typewriters, Writing The Merchant of Venice. You can’t travel far in Infinity, You can’t even walk down the street, The roads and the pavements all come to end, It’s the place where all parallels meet. It’s doing my head all this thinking, So I’ll leave it to those who are clever, If I sit here and try to fathom it out, I’ll find I could go on forever. George Liddell
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Saltford Guides enjoyed their first camp for a number of years, with campfires, go-karting, fencing and much more
Guides enjoy most action-packed year yet News from Saltford District Guiding Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section and their leaders have had more opportunity than ever in the past year to try new activities and learn new skills. In June girls from all units were invited to take part in the first Saltford District Camp for a number of years. With Guides sleeping under canvas and Brownies tucked up inside, girls enjoyed an action-packed weekend away at Briarlands in Upton Cheyney. On the menu of
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the day to get a taste of all the activities, too. All girls gained an exclusive badge and T-shirt, with Guides also earning their Camper badge. A special thank you goes to Saltford District Commissioner Catherine Banfield for arranging such funfilled weekend for all. Earlier in the year girls from Brownies and Guides were able to join forces to learn circus skills, thanks to Mindblowers Bristol. Girls had the opportunity to learn the unicycle, diablo, plate spinning, juggling and even had a go at making human pyramids! Girls who took part in this event earned their Circus Skills badge. In the winter we were met with the dreaded news that our faithful heating had failed us at the Saltford District Headquarters. Faced with the prospect of a long, cold winter of evening meetings, the girls and their leaders rallied around
to fundraise by taking part in a sponsored walk from Saltford to Bath, with the welcome reward of a play in Victoria Park at the end. Thanks to this fundraising event, a donation from Saltford Parish Council, and the excellent work of local company AC Martin, Saltford HQ was warm again within weeks and now boasts a new gas central heating system. The new school year sees the expansion of Guiding in Saltford, with the opening of a new Rainbow unit to meet the growing demand for girls aged five to seven. Girls from all units have another busy year ahead of them in 2017/18 with a Thanksgiving-themed weekend away booked for November, a science skills day thanks to E.ON energy in January and a World Thinking Day celebration event in February. In the summer, the Guides are looking forward to a great canal adventure, navigating their own canal boat along the Kennet and Avon, and Girlguiding’s annual festival-style camp, Wellies and Wristbands, in August. If you think you can keep up with the pace of Guiding in Saltford, or would like your daughter to get involved, please get in touch either via email at saltforddistrictguides@gmail. com or online at https://www. girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved
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Patricia takes a step back at dance school It’s now 44 years since Patricia Veale took over the Keyford Dancing School back in 1973, in which time it has gone from strength to strength and the number of classes and dance styles has more than doubled. Over the years pupils have gone from tiny tots to confident young adults and then many have returned with their own children, or even come back to join the adult classes. As well as entering examinations and dance awards pupils have performed at the Bristol Hippodrome, Bath Theatre Royal, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, and Disneyland Paris along with numerous local shows and displays. Next
year will again see performances at Broadlands Academy by the whole school. Patricia has now decided to hand over the teaching to the younger qualified staff, who are all DBS-checked with the appropriate first aid and child protection training. The administration will be run by her daughter Janine, who also owns the Avon Dance Academy and the Chew Valley Dancing School. Janine can be contacted on 01761 479026. Patricia will continue to be involved with events at the school and in Keynsham, such as the Winter Festival and Keynsham Music Festival, of which she is a director.
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The Saltford Business Network was set up five years ago with the objectives of promoting and supporting Saltford businesses, encouraging local people and companies to use Saltford businesses and ensuring the views of Saltford businesses are represented when plans are made and decisions taken. We are a friendly and supportive group providing information to members through regular seminars, informal networking and via our website. The network includes a diverse range of companies from builders to retailers, consultants and businesses in healthcare to IT service providers, property services and antiques. Our programme of monthly events has included seminars on subjects as diverse as cyber security, business in Europe, selling to Bath and North East
Somerset Council, leadership, risk management and more. These presentations have been from outside speakers and also from our own membership. Social events intersperse these more formal occasions, visiting the hostelries of Saltford. We give members a valuable opportunity to meet informally and talk about their current business issues. We were pleased to support the Saltford Festival again in 2017 – we strongly believe that maintaining good relationships between local businesses and the community is healthy for both, and we were honoured to be given a Community Award earlier this year by Saltford Parish Council for our work supporting local businesses. New members will always be welcome, all you need to be is a business person residing, or actively engaged in business in Saltford. We’ll include your business in our online directory. For more information, visit www.saltfordbusinessnetwork. org.uk
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Date is set for fundraising Santa Dash’s festive return Registration is now open for a popular festive fun run that is returning to Saltford for the fifth year to support a good cause. Saltford Santa Dash will be held on Sunday, December 3, and entry forms for the five-mile fun run and the mini Santa Dash for younger runners are now available online. The event attracts around 500 runners, who take to the streets between Saltford and Keynsham dressed in Santa costumes, while around 400 mini Santas take part in the shorter run at Saltford Sports Ground. Richard Evans, chair of the event’s organising group, said: “In addition to the fun associated with the Santa Dash I am pleased that we have been able raise funds for local charities. “Last year we raised over
Saltford Santa Dash attracts around 500 runners £10,000 for the ButterfliesHaven charity, which supports youngsters and families living with autism. “This year we have chosen another local and extremely worthy charity, Jessie May. This charity provides specialist nursing care for terminally ill
children in their own homes. So I do hope that people will come out and support us just as they have for the last four years.” For more information on the Santa Dash, and to register, visit www.saltfordsantadash.webs. com
Final push to save paths for next year A final push has been launched to raise enough funds by the end of October to keep a network of paths around Saltford open to the public for another year. Walkers, runners and horse riders are being urged to help raise the last few hundred pounds towards the £3,000 needed to protect the 4.5km of well used permissive paths. The routes cross farmland and, after the Government withdrew subsidies for public access in 2013, Saltford Community Association and farmer Adam Stratton reached an agreement that would allow the paths to remain in use. An SCA spokesperson said: “Without regular, annual donations from residents to cover the costs, the SCA will not be able to keep these paths open and it is highly likely that once closed they will remain closed for ever as the land will be planted with crops.” For more information and to donate, visit www.saltfordhall. co.uk/Permissive_paths.html
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Morris and his team reveal sharp new look for barber shop weeks after fire A Saltford barber is celebrating being back in business in his own premises after a fire gutted the building at the start of August. Morris Mercato reopened the doors of Morris’ Barber Shop in Bath Road on September 26 after several weeks of refurbishment, during which he ran his business from a temporary building on the forecourt at neighbouring BOS Leisure. The shop has been given a new look by Saltford firm Mobius Works, with brighter colours, bigger mirrors and more space inside, and customers have praised the changes, says Morris. He said: “It has been a stressful time but I’m really happy with the way the shop looks and glad to be back inside. I want to say thank you to Martin
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n Keynsham Film Works screens A Man Called Ove (15), in which a boisterous young family moves in next door to an isolated retiree. Doors at The Space, Market Walk, Keynsham open at 7.15pm for 7.45pm start, bar available. Tickets £5 on the door for non-members, membership £30 for the 2017-18 season. n New weekly over-50 walking football session launches at Keynsham’s AJN Stadium, 8-9pm. Aimed at those who still work and thought their footballing days were over, this is an ideal chance to take good exercise and socialise with a great bunch of people. Contact Martin on 07754 543719 for more.
October 6
n Smiley Spaces hosts the second Keynsham Comedy Club event, featuring Sean Collins, Chris Kent and Rich Wilson at the Space, Market Walk. Doors 7.30pm, show 8.15pm. Tickets £11 in advance, £14 on the door. Book online at https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk
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n Try one new thing on the internet at Community at 67 as part of Get Online Week, 10am-1pm. Free help from its volunteers to learn a new skill online. Call 07737 742300 to for more information.
October 8
n Sunday afternoon tea for those who would like some good company and a chat over a cuppa, Saltford Hall, 2-4pm.
October 10
n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild members enjoy a ploughman’s harvest lunch at the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am.
October 13
n Keynsham Group, Avon Wildlife Trust hosts Bats in the Belfry, an illustrated talk by Ray Canham and Graeme McLaren about the horseshoe bats of Woodchester Mansion, 7.30-9.30pm, Baptist Church Hall, High Street, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, £1 for under-16s. Refreshments, sales of secondhand
books, bird food and seasonal items.
October 14
n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am1pm, Market Walk. Range of stalls selling local products. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk for more information. n The Rotary Club of Keynsham hosts its Annual Harvest Supper and Auction, Compton Dando Village Hall, Court Hill Road, 7pm, BYO drinks and glasses. Tickets £8 – contact John Pike on 0117 977 5148/07966 255489 or at johngpike@sky.com or any club member. Money raised to go towards the Rotary International Fund and Bujagali Trust. n Quiz night at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm, in aid of Saltford Community Association and Saltford Tennis Club. Teams of up to six, £6 per head to include ploughman’s supper. Tickets from Saltford Hall, Saltford Post Office or by emailing events@saltfordhall. co.uk
October 14-15
n Chew Valley Arts Trail 2017, 25 Open Studios with many exhibitors, 10am-6pm. Further information from Sandy Bell on 01275 333128 or email tintinna@aol.com More details on www.chewvalleyartstrail. co.uk, where you can download a brochure, which are also widely available.
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n Join Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome’s Countryfile Ramble, a four-mile countryside walk to Cleeve Wood in aid of BBC Children in Need. All welcome, meet at Keynsham Memorial Park cafe at 10am, where donations will be collected. Call Dave on 07866 440968 or email wrwkeynsham@outlook.com for more information.
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n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society hosts an illustrated talk by Mike Hooper on Broadmead before the Shops, 7.30pm, St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors £4.
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Regular events Please inform us if there are any changes to your regular event, such as cancellation or changes in time, venue or contact details. and a matinee show at 2.30pm. Adults £10, concessions £8, children £5, tickets from the box office on 075802 59757 or email klogs@hotmail.co.uk
October 19
n Somerset Morris Dancers host a taster session at Marksbury Village Hall, 8-10pm. An opportunity to try Morris dancing with a friendly group of women of all ages who enjoy dancing and keeping fit. We also welcome musicians. If you would like to know more, visit our website somersetmorris@hotmail. com or call Jill on 01761 470773.
October 20
n Phoenix River Band in concert at the Space, Market Walk, with an evening of Americana and country music supported by The Wild West Country Duo. Bar open 7pm, performance 7.45pm. Tickets £8.25 including booking fee from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk or £10 on door. n Saltford Community Cinema screens Viceroy’s House (12), starring Gillian Anderson and Hugh Bonneville, at Saltford Hall. Doors 6.45pm, screening 7.30pm, tickets £5. Bar and ice cream available.
October 22
n Grand Flea Market at Saltford Hall, 10am-1pm, to raise funds for Saltford Community Association. Plenty of stalls selling a large variety of goods, including household items, garage and attic
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clearance, collectables, vintage and crafts. The popular cafe will be open for bacon butties, cakes etc. For further information or to reserve a table, please contact Angela on 0117 983 1314.
October 28
n A fun fundraising quiz in aid of Age UK hosted by Keynsham and District Tangent at Saltford Hall, 7pm, £5 per person, four to eight per team. Contact Sarah Harding on 07889 055802.
October 29
n Antiques and collectors fair at Saltford Hall, 10am-3pm, admission £1, accompanied under-16s free. Refreshments available from the cafe.
November 2
n Keynsham Film Works screens Manchester by the Sea (15), starring Oscar winner Casey Affleck. Doors at The Space, Market Walk, Keynsham open at 7.15pm for 7.45pm start, bar available. Tickets £5 on the door for nonmembers, membership £30 for the 2017-18 season.
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 7
n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association hosts a talk by Sally Taylor on flower arrangements, 2pm at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street.
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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
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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 at 10am in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall. Contact Maureen on 0117 937 4108. n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 5-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Dave Vickery on 0117 986 8331. n Art class at 10am in the Fear Hall, Keynsham. Small friendly group with experienced teacher. Call 07784 839781 for more information. n Beginners Hatha Yoga, Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham. 6pm (beginners for back, neck and shoulders), 6.55pm (beginners). Contact Sandhya for more info: yogakeynsham@gmail.com or call 07789 880 415. 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
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details, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408. n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members 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 Turn to Page 42
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From Page 41 at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends.
n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.
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n Keynsham Writers is a small, 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
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while having fun! 11.50am to 12.35pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for further information. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n 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.
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n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee 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.
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n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community 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 Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. 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 45
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From Page 43 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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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Kevin Durrant, minister of Keynsham Baptist Church
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he orchestra in which I play violin gave its very first concert recently. We’ve only been going nine months and it would be fair to say that there’s more enthusiasm than quality. Our audience was the Mencap group which meets every Thursday evening in St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Their response to our playing couldn’t have been more encouraging. As soon as we played a waltz or a jig, they were on their feet dancing; and when we got to the Can Can there was no holding them back! All ages and all abilities were on the floor giving it all they had! The following week, I conducted a funeral service for a lady in her 80s who, even in her
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later years, loved to dance. At her family’s request, her coffin left the church to the tune of her favourite TV programme – Strictly Come Dancing. What this lady had in common with the members of the Mencap group was a determination to get the most out of life, regardless of age or limitations. This is what we see in the life of Jesus. He spent so much time eating and partying that his critics called him a glutton and a drunkard. When a wedding he was attending ran out of wine, he conjured up an extra 150 gallons to make sure everyone had a good time. Maybe it was this passion for life which lay behind his teaching that we must to become like children to enter the Kingdom of God. Children
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are so much better at appreciating the wonder and excitement of their surroundings. As adults, we are (rightly) more aware of the problems that exist in the world, but this knowledge can often overwhelm us, draining away our joy. While it’s true that Jesus wants us to care for the needy and to fight for justice; he also wants us to enjoy the life we were created for. The civil rights campaigner Howard Thurman put it well when he advised one of his students: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” In other words: dust off those dancing shoes – or whatever else brings you joy!
Care home’s fete a resounding success Residents at a Saltford care home opened the doors to friends, relatives and the rest of the community for a summer fete. Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre hosted activities throughout the day on September 9, including entertainment from Andy Tee, tombola and games. Staff also provided plenty of refreshments, including hot dogs, burgers and homemade cakes. Resident Pat Marsh said: “I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surrounded by lots of great people, and the refreshments kept flowing. The weather kept us inside but the staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together. It was also fun to see the staff dressed up as farmers.” Lesley Cole, general manager at the home, said: “Staff at Kingfisher Lodge are dedicated to making sure that the home is a hub of the local community, and this event, along with all their hard work, has definitely paid off. It was a resounding success.”
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Fiction
August Heat (an Inspector Montalbano Mystery) by Andrea Camilleri I have returned to Andrea Camilleri’s stories following the recent adaptions of the Inspector Montalbano Mysteries on BBC Four. Set in the gorgeous surroundings of Sicily, these stories follow our main detective, Inspector Montalbano, and his team of Mimi, Fazio and the ever-excitable Catarella. In this book, it is the lazy month of August and Inspector Montalbano and his girlfriend, Livia, are preparing for their holiday. They have found a villa and the inspector assures Livia that it is far too hot for anything exciting to happen. But then a young boy goes missing and the apparent calm soon goes. Soon the inspector has to deal with a grisly find in an old trunk, the suspicious death of a labourer and the lure of a beautiful woman. This is the 11th book of the Inspector Montalbano stories and as usual it is an exciting mix of a snappy crime plot, interesting characters, stunning countryside and, of course, a great detective in Salvo Montalbano. Shtum by Jem Lester, reviewed by Emilie Bioud, library assistant at Keynsham Library Jem Lester wanted to write a book but he never expected to write one about his autistic son. Based on his own experience, this fiction
presents three generations of men in one family: the grandfather, the father and the son. Writing about such a subject presents a challenge, as it places at its heart a main character who can’t speak for himself. Everyone thinks they know the autism spectrum based on movies such as Rain Man but what about the autistic child who can’t speak, who can’t listen, who harms himself and is violent with his relatives? The parenting lesson here is strong and gives you a powerful message of what is love, caring and fighting for the rights of your child when he or she can’t fight for themselves. I found myself shocked and impressed by this book, and never left it until I finished it.
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Nadiya’s Kitchen by Nadiya Hussain As autumn begins, why not treat yourself to some of Nadiya’s fantastic recipes. Nadiya Hussain, winner of the Great British Bake Off and a successful presenter of her own cookery show, has written a gorgeous cookery book of over 100 family recipes.
This is Nadiya’s first book and it is essentially a book for families, with quick and tasty meals. These range from feta and dill muffins or breakfast croissants for those lazy mornings, to a lemon thyme Irish stew, cheeky salted pretzel fudge, a warming sage and squash soup and, my particular favourite, banana and cinnamon cake. This book is presented very well, with clear instructions and mouth-watering pictures. A real treat!
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Get Out (Cert 15) Written by Jordan Peele, this film’s story centres on a weekend visiting a new girlfriend’s parents that turns into a horrific nightmare. Chris, a young African American, visits his white girlfriend’s family home. He is anxious but this soon turns into outright terror when he discovers that the family’s seemingly idyllic life is hiding a sinister conspiracy, one that involves the disappearance of several black people in the area. A comedic horror movie with a little hint of a more subtle message.
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Witch Watch by Sibeal Pounder Welcome to the world of Sinkville, the witchy Ritzy City and our heroine Tiga Whicabim. Tiga is over the moon about learning the name of her missing mother and now she
must search for her in Silver City. However, things soon start to become strange – weird colours come back into the black and white world of Sinkville, including a horrible orange dress her old guardian Miss Hecks starts to wear. Can Tiga found out what is going on or will evil Celia Crayfish stand in her way? A delightful series on the life of a community of witches who get up to some witchy adventures.
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l Look out for some spooky displays at Keynsham Library this month. And on Saturday, October 14, as part of National Libraries week, there will be a reading of Hairy Maclary and activities at 11am. l We are still looking for volunteers to help at our popular Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions. If anyone is interested, please email lorraine_ corbishbly@bathnes.gov.uk. Come to the library and sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce and Rhyme, now every Tuesday. Session 1 takes place from 10-10.30am and Session 2 from 11-11.30am. l Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 1010.30am. l Our Saturday Craft sessions are held from 10.30-11.30am in the children’s area of the library.
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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy in Oldland Common is seeking a chair of governors. The popular local secondary school is part of the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust and has its own local governing body. The academy saw greatly improved exam results this summer and its new principal Dean Anderson, pictured, has a proven track record. This puts SBL in a strong position to move forward with the support of the trust, governors, staff and families. Andrea Arlidge, chief executive of Wellsway MAT, said the role of chair would be hugely rewarding. “It is a chance to have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of young people in our area,” she said. “We are a local trust, committed to working together for the benefit of everyone in our care. “Each school has unique characteristics and it is the job of the chairs to uphold those,
while also collaborating with the trust and the schools within it to ensure that we provide the very best education for all the young people and families we serve.” Malcolm Broad, chair of another governing body in the trust, added: “The trust takes care of finance, buildings and HR, which leaves the governors free to focus on education. We look at attendance, achievement and attainment and provide support and robust challenge to the head teacher. “Being a governor brings opportunities for personal and professional development, especially as chair, which is an important leadership role. It is very satisfying to help a school grow, and being part of a growing academy trust is exciting. Of course, training and coaching is provided for all aspects of the job.” To find out more about the school, visit www.slblearning. org.uk
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is aiming high! Our popular local secondary school saw greatly improved exam results in 2017. We have a new Principal with a proven track record and a strong, dedicated and talented staff team. To support our journey to the next level, we need a
Chair of Governors This is a hugely rewarding voluntary position, leading a Local Governing Body in the growing Wellsway Multi Academy Trust. Training will be provided and you can find further information online at www.wellswaymat.com or www.sbllearning.org.uk To apply, write a short letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are interested in the role. Send it to Sue Holdaway at Wellsway MAT, North Street, Oldland Common, BS30 8TS. Closing date: October 30, 2017
Club unveils new alley for skittles season An official launch event got the ball rolling for a fresh season of skittles at a new alley in Keynsham. John Wakeham was given the honour of bowling the first ball at Keynsham Conservative Club’s new skittle alley on September 22 to mark the start of winter competitions. Players contributed to a fund
to pay for the new maple floor surface, which was installed by Moran Floors of Bristol. Everyone attending the event got the chance to try the new alley, with Richard Hopkins achieving the highest score. The league got under way on September 24 with 12 teams competing for the title.
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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 Sirona Recruitment Team on 01225 831856 for more information or to obtain an application form.
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PROPERTY Bath Road, Saltford £3,000,000 This imposing turn-of-thecentury residence comprises seven bedrooms plus a further two-bedroom detached annexe bungalow, floodlit tennis court and substantial grounds with additional paddock. To book your viewing, contact Andrews on 0117 986 9000.
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Long Fox Manor Brislington Offers over £249,950
This impressive Georgian Manor house was converted into an award winning development of luxury, contemporary apartments in 2002. This stunning apartment is located on the top floor and enjoys impressive views to both the front and rear gardens with the apartment spanning the depth of the block, providing a dual aspect of the grounds. EPC rating C.
Malpass Drive Hanham £1,650pm
A 4 double bedroom home comprising of Amitco flooring and open plan kitchen diner with doors onto the rear garden. The kitchen is Paula Rosa and has the benefits of integrated appliances, oven, hob, cooker hood, fridge /freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a separate living area to the front of the property which could be used as a Study/Family room/Bedroom and a shower room is located next to the kitchen. EPC Rating B.
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Long Fox Manor Brislington Offers over ÂŁ249,950
This impressive Georgian Manor house was converted into an award winning development of luxury, contemporary apartments in 2002. This stunning apartment is located on the top floor and enjoys impressive views to both the front and rear gardens with the apartment spanning the depth of the block, providing a dual aspect of the grounds. EPC rating C.
Malpass Drive Hanham ÂŁ1,650pm
A 4 double bedroom home comprising of Amitco flooring and open plan kitchen diner with doors onto the rear garden. The kitchen is Paula Rosa and has the benefits of integrated appliances, oven, hob, cooker hood, fridge /freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a separate living area to the front of the property which could be used as a Study/Family room/Bedroom and a shower room is located next to the kitchen. EPC Rating B.
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An outstanding double fronted 5 bed detached house refurbished and presented to a very high standard in a prime position with a south facing rear garden. 2515 sqft. Stunning feature staircase, south facing garden. Double garage. EPC D
An attractive bay fronted 3 bed detached bungalow in sought after road away from main road traffic but close to village amenities. 1432sqft in total with integral garage & lovely west facing garden. EPC C
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Individually designed 4 bed detached Riverside residence, semi elevated with stunning views of the Avon & surrounding countryside. 1885sqft of versatile space. Detached double garage. Reduced for early sale. EPC C
A substantial bay fronted Voisey built 3 bed semi detached house of the ever popular halls adjoining design with the advantage of a large mature garden. 1173 sqft. Ready to move into with further potential. No upward chain. EPC D
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A 4 bedroom detached family home set in a sought after cul-de-sac location on the Wellsway side of Keynsham. Available with no onward sales chain, ready to move into with scope for further enhancements. An ideal family purchase. EPC D
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Located within a tucked away cul de sac with the highly sought after ‘Somerdale’ development, this recently constructed home enjoys an enviable location within a short stroll to town centres amenities and Keynsham railway station. EPC B
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n SPORT KEYNSHAM TOWN FC News from the Crown Field
The 2017/18 season has seen a topsy turvy start for Keynsham Town’s four senior sides, with most games being played away from Crown Fields due to refurbishment of the clubhouse and changing rooms.
The First XI, under the new stewardship of John Allen, Russell Holt and Mark Read, began with a tough FA Cup Extra Preliminary tie at Western Premier League side Bridgwater Town. After leading 1-0 at the break with a superb free kick from debutant Matt Long and Matt Brown regaining the lead on the hour after the home side equalised, the Ks fell apart to lose 5-2. A visit to Bishops Lydeard a week later saw the league campaign off to a fine start, as goals from Long and Brown again, plus Sam Duggan and Craig Wilson, saw the Ks run out easy 4-0 winners. This was followed with a hard-fought 4-2 win at Portishead on a Tuesday night, with Kyle Box, Wilson and a brace from Brown accounting for the Ks’ goals. After a Brown penalty was all Keynsham had to show for a dominant first half at Bishop Sutton, their defensive frailties returned in the second half as they slipped to a 3-1 reverse. However, another Tuesday on the road saw a comfortable 3-0 win at Almondsbury, with Brown notching twice in the opening 10 minutes and Long scoring his third of the season just before halftime. August Bank Holiday Saturday saw a Les Phillips League Cup tie at Premier League outfit Bridport. The Ks again got off to a fantastic start, with goals from Stefan Lee and Tauren Williams inside 10 minutes; but the hosts were level within three minutes, and went on to score three more after the break for a
Top goal-scorer Matt Brown, right, was August’s Player of the Month convincing 5-2 win. However, the month ended on a positive note on a gloomy Tuesday evening at Cheddar, where goals from Scott Saunders, Kyle Box and Cameron Shorney led the Ks to a great 3-0 victory. September began with another long trip, this time to Devon, where South West Peninsula League side Bovey Tracey were the hosts for an FA Vase Preliminary Round tie. Unfortunately the Ks’ poor cup form continued, and there was little to write home about as Bovey ran out comfortable 3-1 winners. Saunders scored the Ks’ only goal. A chilly Tuesday night at Chippenham Park then saw possibly the Ks’ most impressive performance of the season. Despite gifting the home side two goals with defensive errors, Matt Brown took his tally for the season to 10 with a fine hat trick and further goals from Box, Wilson and Shorney saw Keynsham run out handsome 6-2 winners. After what seemed an eternity (147 days to be precise), they
returned to Crown Fields for the first home game of the season on September 23. However, a below-par effort saw Wilson score a late consolation goal in a 3-1 defeat. The road trip hangover was still there three days later, when Roman Glass St George were the visitors, and took all three points with a convincing 4-1 win. A 20-yard strike by Saunders was all the Ks had to show for their efforts. On a positive note, a total of 222 spectators watched these two games, which bodes well for the season ahead. Not surprisingly, Matt Brown won the August Player of the Month award (sponsored by The Old Bank). Manager John Allen
said: “It is with great pleasure I announce Matt as our August Player of the Month. Playing all our games away from home was always going to be a hard start, not only for us as a team but as individual players as well, especially in Matt’s position as our reliable no 9. “With an already impressive reputation as a goal-scorer, his card is firmly marked by the opposition’s defenders, but in the six games we played in August, Matt managed to score seven goals. This firmly placed him as the division’s top scorer and, added to that, he never misses a training session, where he trains as he plays, showing a brilliant work ethic! “Working out his stats makes pretty impressive reading. Including last season’s achievements and the hat trick he scored away at Chippenham Park, it’s actually now 39 goals in 57 games for the club (including September). “As if his goals aren’t impressive enough for me, his willingness to work hard from the front, never giving the opposition a moment’s peace, and always putting the team first, sets him apart from the other strikers in the league.” The Ks’ Reserves have made a good start in the Somerset County League Division One, with four wins and two defeats. Liam Crispin has stood out in particular, with seven goals to his name. The A Team have also started well in the Bristol and Suburban League Division Two, with three wins and a solitary defeat. Meanwhile the Under 18s recovered from a 2-0 defeat against Tavistock in the FA Youth Cup to win their first Somerset Floodlit Youth League game 2-1 at Longwell Green Sports. Don’t forget that you can follow the club’s fortunes on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@KeynshamTownFC).
Forthcoming home games Monday, October 9 Almondsbury (u18s) 7.45pm kick-off
Tuesday, October 24 Bristol Telephones (First XI) 7.45pm kick-off
Monday, October 23 Bitton (u18s) 7.45pm kick-off
Saturday, October 28 Radstock Town (First XI) 3pm kick-off
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n SPORT Club serves up a new season of coaching Saltford Tennis Club has enjoyed a busy summer season with its newly resurfaced and painted tennis courts hosting two successful open days, ladies’ and men’s county league matches and the annual in-house tournament, writes our correspondent. Autumn coaching with University of Bath TeamBath coaches has just begun. The club has introduced a new adult beginner session called Tennis Xpress on a Monday evening at 8pm. There is also adult coaching for intermediates on Monday at 7pm and improvers on Wednesday at 7pm. All coaching is open to non-members as well as members and more information is available at www. saltfordtennisclub.co.uk Coaching for minis and juniors is held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturday morning. To book onto a course, contact Dillon Slade on 01225 384247 or email tennis@teambath.com. The club is holding a
fundraising quiz night (run jointly with Saltford Community Association) on Saturday, October 14, at Saltford Hall starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 per head, which includes a ham and cheese ploughman’s. Teams of up to six are welcome but organisers can also arrange teams on the night. Tickets are available from Saltford Hall booking office in the morning only, or Saltford Post Office, by emailing events@ saltfordhall.co.uk or on 01225 874081.
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Bats and Badgers hand out awards Bristol Baseball Club celebrated its first ever SWBL Championship-winning season at an awards night in September, writes our correspondent. The club also handed out 28 awards to players and supporters for their achievements in 2017. For the Badgers, Tom Hollies picked up the awards for best batting average, best on base percentage, best pitcher and MVP. Nick South picked up the awards for the best outfielder and most improved player in the Badgers while Rhodri Theaker was catcher of the year and stole the most bases for the champions. The Bats also had a great season, finishing second to the Badgers in the Northern Conference. Ashley Pooley picked up three certificates, winning
the batting average, on base percentage and best outfielder awards for the Bats. Newcomer Ben Smith was voted the Bats’ MVP for 2017, while Tom Rowe was judged the most improved player of the season. Rich Green also picked up three awards for most home runs, stolen bases and runs scored. Ricky Gellatly picked up the award for best pitcher while the Bats' team manager Billy Vickery walked away as best catcher. Alex Brown and Par Eliasson picked up the RBI awards for the Bats and Badgers respectively while Brown was also voted best infielder for the Bats. Chairman Richard Evans said the club now aims to make 2018, its 10th anniversary, an even bigger success.
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Finals day and a special 50th for bowlers September was a very eventful month for the members of Keynsham Bowling Club both on and off the green, writes our correspondent. The first Sunday was Finals Day with 15 trophies to be won, which were contested by 44 players, with a selection of singles, pairs and triples for ladies, men and mixed teams. The important cups of the season were for the ladies’ and gents’ championships and they were won by Marlene Tidy and Roger Price. The one disappointing feature of the day was the weather as players had to continually don their wet gear. This impacted on the number of members turning up to watch. The various leagues concluded during the month with all of our teams remaining where they are for next season – no promotion or relegation. The one success was in the Men’s Friday
Triples League with our team finishing in top spot. The weather was completely different on a Saturday at the end of the month when about 80 members gathered in the clubhouse for a buffet lunch to celebrate 50 years of membership for our beloved president John Mead. One of our longest-serving members, David Bendall, reminded us, among other things, of the debt of gratitude that we owe John in his role as greens manager, which has resulted in our green being one of the best in the county. Our vice president Margaret Church presented a bouquet to John’s wife Sheila, while our poet laureate Ian Tweedie presented John with a framed copy of a poem he had written for the occasion. Finally the club captain Beresford Parker presented John with the gift of a clock on behalf
Gents’ champion Roger Price and ladies’ champion Marlene Tidy of the members. A lovely day, enhanced by John’s generosity in funding the bar, in honour of
a lovely gentleman and a great servant of Keynsham Bowling Club.
President John Mead with club captain Beresford Parker
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Flawless start to the season comes at a Keynsham Town Ladies can boast a 100 per cent success record from their first five League fixtures in August and September, writes our correspondent. In this time Kerry Bartlett has continued her goal-scoring form from pre-season, notching up a remarkable 11, although not enough to lead the division’s goal chart, for a Plymouth Argyle player has already recorded an incredible 17. Their one reverse came in the League Cup away to Enfield Town. They lost 3-2 in a match they really ought to have won, for they led 2-1 before conceding from a defensive mix-up, and then lost in added time to a penalty, awarded for a very harsh handball. The recent results have come at a cost, however, as the squad have suffered a number of injuries, and at Maidenhead on the last Sunday in September
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the injuries, one wasn’t footballrelated but actually down to a serious dog bite! An occupational hazard from her job as a dog
warden. Rising star 16-yearold Clarice White has been given the opportunity to start the last three games after
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The Keynsham Town Ladies squad ahead of their game against Enfield Town, left; Andrea Alexandru, above previously being named as a substitute. October’s fixtures, other than the last one, are all local:
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Congratulations to Michael Mills, Keith Davies and John Day for winning the Tollgate Inn Box Brewery open pétanque triples 2017. They beat Chris Spray, Clive de Silva and Mike Mathias in the final. Michael and John play at the Ship Inn Pétanque Club in Keynsham and Keith plays at the Bird In Hand Club in Saltford.
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TILING SERVICES
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TREE SURGERY
WASTE SKIPS
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WINDOW CLEANING
WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES
Commercial
All windows & frames cleaned Guttering & fascia cleaning Reliable service
Tel 07887908118
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TYRES
WINDOWS AND DOORS
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Call: 0800 1123018
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