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January, 2017 Issue 58
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Hall needs ‘new blood’ for future Trustees at the Fear Hall call for new recruits to help run the popular venue and secure its future at the heart of the town’s activities. Page 6
Full house as village bypass debated – P4
Go-ahead for new A4 junction branded ‘complete madness’ A new junction on the busy Bath Road to provide access to a proposed new housing estate on the edge of Keynsham has been given the go-ahead – despite a
local councillor calling the plan “complete madness”. Developer Mactaggart and Mickel, which is behind a controversial scheme to build
around 250 homes on former green-belt land to the east of Keynsham, has won outline consent to create a priority Continued on Page 2
Community gets its garden back Residents at a sheltered housing complex in Keynsham are already planning summer barbecues after their neglected garden got a makeover. Page 11
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From Page 1 junction from the site onto the A4, opposite the grounds of Ellsbridge House. Bath and North East Somerset Council’s development control committee voted in favour of the junction scheme, which replaces the original proposal for a traffic lightcontrolled junction onto the A4. Council officers reported that traffic modelling had showed traffic lights at the site could result in “significant queues” of up to 50 vehicles on the Bath Road at peak times. A priority junction, which wouldn’t have lights, would have much less of an impact – although they pointed out that the model showed people wanting to turn right from the new development a peak times would face “extreme delays”. A new light-controlled pedestrian crossing to the east of the junction would create gaps in the traffic, however, officers said, while motorists could also choose to turn left and go around Broadmead roundabout. Approval for the junction is a major step forward for Mactaggart and Mickel’s housing development scheme, which has attracted 398 objections and general comments and just two statements of support since it was submitted to the council for consideration in February. Speaking at the development
control meeting on December 14, Saltford councillor Emma Dixon said the proposed estate between the village and Keynsham was “a step towards the eventual merger of the two communities, something to which both are completely opposed”. Addressing the proposal for the crossing, Ms Dixon said: “To add yet more traffic onto this heavily congested route, with just one access for vehicles into the site and out of the site is frankly complete madness.” She also raised concerns that building on the land – called Breaches Gate locally and which
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Google Street View image approaching the location of the new junction on the left, with the grounds of Ellsbridge House on the right
stretches from the Bath Road to Manor Road Community Woodland – could potentially limit options or even prevent the creation of a bypass for Saltford in future. Keynsham councillor Bryan Organ, a member of the development control committee, said he was completely opposed to the proposals for the site because of concerns over drainage, future provision for secondary-age children, traffic and air quality on the A4, and said: “The A4 is becoming a nightmare – this is an opportunity to look at it properly.” In his 30 years of local government experience, he said, nothing had made the main routes in the area, including the A4, any better and added: “Somewhere along the line we
haven’t got it right and it’s time we did.” The proposal for the junction was passed, however, with eight votes in favour and two against. A detailed application for the housing development, which also includes a new primary school, will be drawn up for consideration at a future date.
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Looking out for elderly or vulnerable members of the community is always something we’re reminded of over the festive season. But for volunteers and staff at Keynsham and District Dial-aRide, keeping an eye out for any signs that all is not well with any of the service’s 1,400 members is an everyday part of the role – as one incident earlier this year highlighted in particular, and which Keynshamvoice felt should be shared with readers. Worried by the absence of a female passenger who made a trip to local shops every Monday, one of the charity’s drivers visited her home a number of times while the office attempted to call the emergency contact she had provided. Unable to get any answer, the team called the police, who
discovered the elderly woman had suffered a fall over the weekend and she was taken to hospital. Sadly, she passed away soon after but her family thanked the service and its volunteers and staff for all they had done and, as a result, said manager Terry Hopkins, the Dial-a-Ride team had since decided to speed up the procedure for tackling any concerns about their members even more to ensure action was taken within 24 hours.
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He said: “It was something we were all very upset by – she was a lovely lady. Our drivers do lots of things for our members that we don’t publicise, such as picking up some shopping for a sick resident or delivering samples to doctors’ surgeries if people are unable to go out themselves, or knocking on neighbours’ doors to find out if they’re OK if we can’t get an answer at home. “We are a family, our members are part of the community and that’s important – it could be my parents who need that extra help next time. We just get on and do it.” Anyone interested in finding out more about Dial-a-Ride, which covers Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding villages as well as providing regular trips to Bath, supermarkets and garden centres, can call 01225 395321.
If residents of Saltford don’t want a bypass, there will be no bypass – that was the message from leaders of Bath and North East Somerset Council who attended a packed public meeting last month. Around 200 people filled a room at Saltford Golf Club to discuss the issue after a blueprint showing how the West of England could be developed over the next 20 years included a bypass skirting the south of the village among a raft of suggestions for improving transport in the coming years. Such a scheme could turn Saltford “into an island surrounded by traffic”, said chairman of Keynsham and Saltford Liberal Democrats Duncan Hounsell, damaging businesses on the A4 and creating a “planning blight for a generation” even if it was never eventually built. Conservative Saltford
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The map from the transport study showing a road to the south of Saltford, far left – the route shown is for illustration purposes; the packed public meeting councillor Francine Haeberling cautioned residents not to “throw the baby out with the bath water” by removing the option from the Joint Transport Study, however, as a large number of houses were being proposed, bringing more traffic onto the roads. She said: “What we put into the draft plan may never happen. On the other hand, if it’s not in the plan it definitely will never happen – if you want it to happen, if you think in the next 20 years it should happen, then we need to support it and get it
into the draft strategy.” The meeting was attended by B&NES Council leader Tim Warren and transport chief Anthony Clarke, who said he didn’t believe a bypass was “viable” and was backing calls to ease traffic with a southern relief road around Bristol, taking vehicles from a new junction off the M4 around Bristol, to meet up with the M5. Many at the meeting called on councillors and planners to look at other transport options for the Saltford area, such as
a light railway. Meanwhile, former parish council chairman Reg Williams called for another village-wide poll on the issue 14 years after the first, which came out in favour of a bypass, he said. Other residents said they wanted to see the blue line denoting a potential bypass – which didn’t show an exact route but was for illustrative purposes only, the council leaders said – removed from the document immediately. A public consultation ran until December 19 on the Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) and Joint
Transport Study, which have been drawn up by the four former Avon authorities – Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset – to plan for future housing and employment demand. Feedback from the consultation on the transport proposals will now be used to draw up recommendations, which will be published for further public consultation later this year. A final JSP is expected to go to the Government for approval in 2018.
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According to recent veterinary research, one in three dogs, one in four cats and one in four rabbits in the UK are overweight. Much like in humans, obesity in pets can lead to many debilitating health issues such as diabetes, heart and kidney disease, arthritis, high blood pressure and even forms of cancer. If you’re struggling to help your pet lose weight, sign them up to one of our FREE weight clinics with a veterinary nurse. The nurse will be able to tailor a diet and exercise plan to your pet and can schedule regular weigh-ins to monitor their progress. Contact Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 9867700 to find out how we can help your pet lose weight.
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January, 2017
Call for ‘new blood’ to run popular hall
Sharp-eyed users of Keynsham High Street will have noticed that the facade of the Fear Hall, near the bottom of Charlton Road, was spruced up before Christmas – and now the group that runs it is looking for ”new blood” to join the team. Built with a bequest from local businessman and councillor John Nelson Fear and opened in 1937, the hall is a popular venue for many local societies and activities. After receiving a grant from community funding made available as a result of the development of the neighbouring Tesco store, the hall has undergone a raft of improvements, upgrading the lounge and adding new changing and meeting rooms upstairs. The latest change has been to the building’s frontage with more improvements planned, and now the hall’s trustees are hoping to recruit some extra help. A spokesperson said: “In order to ensure the future of the hall, the trustees are looking for some new blood to help run it – there is not a great commitment of time involved. In particular, they would like to hear from anyone with a background in building surveying or maintenance, but some administrative help would also be valuable.” Over the years the Fear Hall has been home to many groups, including the Keynsham Gardeners, the Keynsham
The Fear Hall’s facade has been given a lift Photographic Society, the Fear Short Mat Bowls Club and the Old Time Dance Club. Many youngsters have taken their first dance steps in the hall at Keyford Dancing School, one of the main users of the rooms, while the monthly stamp fair attracts many enthusiasts. Current regular bookings at the venue also include ChoirJam and Cloud 9 Modern Jive sessions. The hall is a registered charity managed by a board of trustees and representatives of the regular users of the venue. It is independent, with profits from bookings put back into maintaining and improving the premises. Anyone interested in joining the trustees can contact Norman James on 0117 986 3530 or Richard Dyson on 0117 986 4453 or email richard.dyson@tiscali. co.uk to find out more.
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Warning over fishy doorstep bargains There’s something fishy about a number of doorstep sellers offering expensive food to residents across Bath and north east Somerset, say Trading Standards officers. Householders are being warned not to fall for a scam, which has recently seen some people spending up to £200 on what they believed to be fresh, top quality fish after being visited by salespeople. When the residents opened the fish to cook it they discovered the packs were unlabelled and their contents didn’t match what they were sold. Councillor Martin Veal, Cabinet member for community services, said: “We would advise people that the best place to buy fish is from a reputable fishmonger at an established shop or stall. Rogue traders often call on unsuspecting households
to persuade people to buy their goods, but very often they are selling poor quality items with no opportunity for the consumer to ask for a refund or replacement. “It can often be difficult to spot a rogue trader and can sometimes be hard to say no, especially as rogue traders often use high pressure sales tactics and can be very persuasive. We all like the idea of a bargain, but if the deal sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Trust your instincts and never buy from doorstep callers.” Anyone who has been approached by fish sellers in this manner should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06. Further information can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/ services/trading-standards/ rogue-traders-and-scams/ doorstep-scams
Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Parks and Events team has welcomed the completion of a new circular path in Keynsham Memorial Park, which improves access to the outdoor gym equipment next to the Bath Hill East car park.
Temporary barrier along cemetery border Temporary fencing has been put up at Keynsham Cemetery’s boundary on Durley Hill to protect pedestrians following the collapse of a 17-metre section of wall earlier in 2016. Keynsham Town Council funded the emergency barrier
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Celebrating year’s achievements as new chair takes reins at community centre From Scrabble and crafts to an award-winning planting scheme, Community at 67’s first year as a charity has been hailed a success. The community centre, in the rank of shops in Queens Road, Keynsham, is run entirely by volunteers whose work to support residents and provide a range of activities has been highlighted in its annual report. Alongside regular activities such as Scrabble and maths clubs, an internet café, lunch club, employment project and more, there were also a number of other highlights in 2015/16, says the report, including street art sessions for younger residents, a family fun day attended by more than 100 people and the installation of a potentially life-saving defibrillator at the building. Chosen by the Royal
Volunteers planting up troughs in Queens Road last summer Horticultural Society to receive £500, volunteers teamed up with Keynsham in Bloom and budding gardeners from St Keyna Primary School’s Green Team to brighten up the Queens Road shopping area with flowers, winning an
“Outstanding” rating in the 2016 It’s Your Neighbourhood/Britain in Bloom awards. Looking back over the year, outgoing chair Martin Burton said: “Despite being a relatively small organisation run entirely
by volunteers we achieve a great deal due to the efforts of a large number of willing and enthusiastic volunteers. “Any visitor to Community at 67 would see volunteers caring for each other, sharing skills and wanting to make our community a better place in which to live. “There are very few organisations where people of all ages and backgrounds can meet in a safe and neutral venue such as this and I have been proud to be the chair for the year.” New chair Christina Smith added: “Our community is constantly changing and welcoming new people. It is important that Community at 67 is a continually evolving organisation able to react to the changes and challenges within our community.”
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The prospect Saltford to of a bypass skirting the biggest threat south is “the ever faced”, the village has say opponents scheme. to the The contentiou s issue raised its head again as part of the reaching blueprint widecurrently being drawn up for thousands to earmark sites employment of new homes, and future transport infrastructure former Avon across the four authorities . The Joint Spatial Plan and Joint Transport published last Study were month, revealing plans to earmark land in Keynsham for 1,100 new as well as proposals homes for the Bristol to Bath corridor along the A4, including a potential tram service, between the improved links A4 and A37 a Callington roads, Road link in Brislington nearby and – controvers A 70-metre ially crane towers Continued on Page 5 classroom – over St Keyna right over the Primary as it lifts a new school’s roof
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olicing a rural beat, the work we do can change on a day-by-day basis. The start of December brought with it our first flash flooding of this winter period. Due to a number of fatalities linked to flooding, we have certain areas of concern at this time. All of these need to be accessed and checked to make sure that both residents and members of the public are safe and adhering to the measures that are put in place. Normally these incidents pass without concern – it’s generally only when the tried-andtested preventative measures are ignored that incidents occur. We regularly patrol these areas making sure nothing untoward has or is happening.
Keynsham has a number of flood plains, one of which is the rugby club on Bristol Road. During the flooding, we were alerted to a 4x4 vehicle entering this site and driving around on the pitches through the flood waters. This caused significant damage to a number of the pitches and should you have any information on the vehicle and occupants involved in this I would be grateful if you would make contact. This can be done anonymously through our website. With the powers that we have from the Police Reform Act 2002, we can either officially warn offenders or seize vehicles that are being used in an antisocial manner. With the information available from the DVLA website, we get a number of notifications of untaxed vehicles parked on the public roads. Generally, if a vehicle turns up and parks outside your house you do a bit of snooping and report the findings. While dealing with untaxed vehicles has been taken away from the police, we often find that one offence leads to another and this month, having run checks
on a number of these vehicles, I located six without insurance. All of these were seized, with the owners having to insure them to have them returned. Every vehicle being driven or even parked on the public highway should be insured. It seems at the moment our road systems are working at a maximum capacity with massive delays occurring around Keynsham due to the burst water main on Bath Hill. This was compounded with a serious accident on the A4 Keynsham Bypass where one of the lanes had to be closed and traffic also diverted through Keynsham. These incidents are often unavoidable and the diversions necessary. I would ask you to keep an eye on social media, which is generally the first of the information services to react. We share information through our Avon and Somerset Police Twitter page. Speeding is one of the issues that gets raised regularly in Keynsham. With the introduction of the 20mph limit being a success, we have been working
with the council to monitor speed of vehicles. As always, you get the odd one or two that speed excessively but on the whole our average speeds in Keynsham are inside the limits. I will be knocking on a few doors in the coming weeks and offering words of advice to a couple of persistent offenders with education in mind, but if you persistently speed then we will look to target and prosecute you. The Neighbourhood Police Team have access to mobile speed cameras and can and will use them to locate offenders away from where the normal mobile police cameras operate. Lastly, by the time this goes to print Christmas will have come and gone for another year and the new year will be sparking resolutions with visions of bettering ourselves. From all of us in the Neighbourhood Police Team we hope you had a great festive period. Don’t forget, if you wish to contact us this can be done through the neighbourhood pages of the Avon and Somerset Police website.
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Makeover gives garden a new lease of life Residents at a sheltered housing scheme in Keynsham say they are already planning a summer barbecue after their community garden was transformed in a makeover. A disused space at The Labbott has been brought back to life after residents approached housing association Curo to create a garden everyone could enjoy. Curo and contractor Snape Contracting Services Ltd redesigned the site together and have now installed raised planters for low-maintenance gardening and a wheelchairfriendly ramp. Resident Teri Florance said: “An overgrown wilderness has been transformed into this beautiful community garden which all the residents can enjoy. Having a space like this will bring all the community together and means we can really get to know each other – we’re already thinking about our first barbecue! We want to thank the team at Curo and Snape who’ve worked so hard in all weathers to create this wonderful garden for us.” Dave Osborne, regional director of Snape Contracting Services, which provided funding towards the project, added: “Over the last five years, Snape Group has been working closely with Curo across various contracts and, after meeting with the tenants at The Labbotts, decided that the garden was an opportunity to give something back to the community. “The design of the garden was a collaboration of Snape working
closely with the residents to ensure it fulfilled the needs and requirements of the people using the garden. I would like to add, they were a pleasure to work with.” Curo lead surveyor Paul Morgan said: “Residents are over the moon with the garden which looks amazing, even in December. I’m looking forward to coming back in the summer to see everything in bloom.” Pictured from left: Mark Avery (Snape), Paul Morgan (Curo), Dave Osborn (Snape) with residents Teri Florance, Steve Packer, Jean Reeves and Ben Hickling
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n Syria there are no good sides. Aleppo has now fallen to the combined forces of President Assad, Russia and Iran. Assad’s regime is one marked by brutality, murder and intolerance of any descent. Iran and Russia revel in embarrassing the Western powers and Putin seems to have played the politics of the situation more adroitly than Obama. This has led some important commentators to suggest that the United Kingdom ought to have done more to prevent Assad retaking Aleppo and to give succor to the rebels but would this really have been a better outcome? The rebels are not Liberal Democrats who want to establish an Anglo
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There are two questions for British policymakers – most importantly, what Council must live course of action will lead to the least within its means suffering in Syria and, secondly, what effect Across the country, local councils are grappling with the biggest could there be in the UK
Saxon constitutional settlement. They are a ragbag of groups, some supported by Saudi Arabia and involving Islamic extremists. One of them, Fateh al Sham, changed its name from the Nursa Front when it announced that it was cutting ties with Al-Qaeda. That it previously had links to one of the world’s most evil terrorist organisations shows that the rebels were not comfortable bedfellows for the West. In my view there are two questions for British policymakers. Most importantly, what course of action will lead to the least suffering in Syria and, secondly, what effect could there be in the UK. A victory by any side is likely to
reduce the killings of combatants and civilians alike, after four years of fighting there may be a greater stability with a clear winner than with continued war. This means accepting Assad with his allies may be the lesser of two evils. In terms of our own interests, there is no such thing as a good Islamic terrorist and as the rebels had such extreme backing from people who want to commit terror acts here then their defeat is welcome. Overall, we have been lucky that Syria did not become a second Iraq. Even if bad people seem to have won the West appeared to be on the side of those who were even worse. www.jacobreesmogg.com
financial challenge ever faced by local government, with a combination of lower government grants and an ageing population resulting in ever-increasing cost pressures on local services. Here in Bath & North East Somerset, this means we need to find £49 million worth of savings by 2019/20 – on top of those already made in the past five years. As a result of robust financial management, and thanks to the hard work of council staff, we are already on course to deliver £12 million of savings this year. However, with a further £37 million worth of savings still needed over the next three years, the scale of this challenge remains stark. To put this in context, a
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January, 2017 one per cent rise in council tax generates less than £800,000 for the council – meaning we could never close this gap through council tax alone without having an unacceptable impact on the living standards of residents. Therefore, if we are to meet this challenge and put the council onto a sound financial footing for the long-term, there will be some tough decisions taken over spending as well as a fundamental re-shaping of the way local services are delivered. This will not be easy. Over the past year we have conducted a root-and-branch review of all council spending – straining every sinew to root out inefficiencies, find innovative new income streams, and ensure the council is as lean as it can be. But with the level of savings required, efficiency savings like these will only get us so far. In order to balance the budget while maintaining vital services, it will require us all to rethink the way in which local services are delivered and adjust our expectations of what the council can afford to do – inevitably this will mean that some services will have to be reduced or delivered
through different means. Yet where there are challenges there will also be opportunities. Many of the changes required are about bringing together different agencies to deliver more integrated and cost-effective services to the public. There will need to be greater partnership working with other public bodies, further integration of health and social care services, and more support for local communities and parishes to take on a greater role in the delivery of front-line services. At the same time, we need to take advantage of the way in which new technology can change the way people interact with public bodies like councils, and continue with plans to colocate important local amenities such as libraries with other public-facing services. On top of this, we must continue to invest in projects that will grow our economy, improve our transport infrastructure and generate an income for the council in the years to come. Here in B&NES we have so far managed to avoid many of the more draconian measures being taken by other councils. Our full
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budget plans will be published in the new year, and there will clearly be difficult choices to be made. However, we will continue striving to deliver the best possible services to residents, while ensuring that B&NES is a council that can live within its means. Cllr Tim Warren (Conservative) Leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council
Lives devastated for the sake of a story
Dear Mr Rees-Mogg – to correct a few points in your entertaining column of last month. The need for greater press regulation came about after a prolonged investigation into illegal, widespread phone and email hacking across Fleet Street, notably targeting the voicemail of 13-year-old murder victim Milly Dowler, as well as the bribing of serving police officers. In all, thirty officials, as well as journalists, private investigators, and a Fleet Street editor, have been convicted, many receiving jail terms. Despite editorial codes of
practice, appalling practices still continue: Recently the “Fake Sheikh”, Mazher Mahmood, was convicted of falsifying evidence against Tulisa Contostavlos. There have been numerous suicides of vulnerable people triggered by the publication of salacious stories; the families of crime victims continue to be pursued by reporters; photographs of children continue to be taken, and stories continue to be made up. So, no, Mr Rees-Mogg, it is not those “libidinous luminaries” or their families (for I assume you must also consider them to be fair game) who will benefit from holding newspapers to account; it is ordinary people who suffer most at the hands Continued on next page
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From previous page of the press. They are the ones who lack the funds to take on a major newspaper; the ones who find themselves complaining to regulators in the vain hope that they will receive more than a mealy-mouthed apology tucked away in the classified ads. I do hope that anyone reading this letter will initially follow your suggestion to contact Karen Bradley, the Culture Secretary (just Google “Karen Bradley” and “Leveson” then look for the consultation paper). From that point on, I hope they will take the opposite view and ask the Culture Secretary to activate section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 without further delay. This section will enable ordinary people to seek redress in the courts without being financially ruined in the process. The only newspapers that should feel threatened are the ones that continue to devastate
lives for the sake of a story with little or no public interest justification. Garry Abson Keynsham
worship, all of them in the High Street/Temple Street area, so maybe you could say Keynsham was well looked after, in all respects. Connie Courtier Keynsham
We were well served for pubs and church Bus users need a Just a small correction to the history article in last month’s Wellsway crossing issue. In fact, Temple Street had four pubs, not three – ie. The Ship, The London and, on the other side, The Trout and The Three Horseshoes, the latter just a few doors away from The Trout. Interestingly, when I came to live in Keynsham in 1934, there were 14 pubs in Keynsham, three of them – The Railway, The Royal Oak and The Forester – in the short stretch from the parish church to the present day florist, with The Wingrove a few yards away where Vicarage Green now stands and The Pioneer just round the corner! A somewhat disproportionate ratio when you consider the population of the village as it was at that time. As a matter of interest there were also seven places of
In reply to the letter from Gilbert Ellis about a crossing on the Wellsway, one is sorely needed for people wanting to access the (sadly) rerouted 178. It is difficult to cross that busy road and then one has to wait on a narrow pavement with no seat, no shelter and no room for one! As a result of these changes I have put my house on the market. As a non-driver I am stuck! Pam Keynsham
Workers leave no spaces for visitors
Not only is the parking in Ashton Way difficult, so are all the car parks in Keynsham. When we bring our granddaughter to the park to see
January, 2017 the ducks and use the playground it is sometimes impossible to park in the lower car park by the river. It is filled with people who work in Keynsham who can park their cars for less than £2 for eight hours+. This gives the visitor who only wants to stay a couple of hours at most no chance of finding a space in that car park. Isn’t it time Keynsham started charging appropriately for people wanting to stay over four hours – i.e. all day – and give the casual visitor a chance to appreciate all that Keynsham has to offer? A Frequent Visitor to Keynsham
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Bike shop on move A Bath bicycle shop has announced it will be moving to Keynsham in the new year. 73 Degrees Bicycle Shop, which offers bike servicing and repair as well as custom builds, will be rolling into bigger, more visible premises in Temple Street, the company revealed online.
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Golfers raise big sum for Big Ted and RUH When Saltford Golf Club captain Matt Baker announced to his fellow golfers that he would be raising funds for a cancer charity close to his heart, they swung into action and helped collect thousands for the cause. Appeal staff and mascot Big Ted were delighted to collect a cheque for £10,000 for the RUH Cancer Care Campaign to fund a pioneering cancer centre at the Bath hospital. Matt chose to support the appeal during his year as captain after his wife Mandy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and was treated at the RUH. She has since been given the all clear. The year was filled with fundraising events both on and off the course, including a Night Golf event in February and an Am-Am tournament in June, which was rained off half-way through and
rescheduled for a competition in September. The clubhouse also hosted a number of social events in aid of the cause, including parties for Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day, as well as a Cheltenham Gold Cup Race Day, an Ascot Race Day and a Farewell Dinner Dance. Matt said: “I am so happy to finally be able to present a cheque to The Forever Friends Appeal for £10,000 after all the hard work and fundraising throughout the past 12 months. “I am now looking forward to spending more time on the golf course and wish the new captain John Dardis all the best for the future.” Saltford Golf Club has received a plaque in honour of its fundraising efforts for the appeal, which will also be recognised within the new centre when it is built.
Big Ted collects the cheque at Saltford Golf Club with club chairman Keith Taylor and past captain Matt Baker, right
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In it for the long run! Having pledged to make 2017 the year we find a fitness routine that lasts past January, many of us will be pulling on our running shoes. Sam Bell, a member of Fry Club Joggers and run leader for This Mum Runs, looks at how local groups and events can help us to keep up the good work “I want to get fit in 2017” – it’s one of the most common new year’s resolutions and yet often the hardest to keep. Ten years ago it was mine, and I decided to start running. But how do you keep this resolution going and not give up? Kit You don’t need much specialist kit to start running. It’s essential to have some suitable trainers but start out with a basic pair of shoes and then upgrade your
shoes as a reward once you make some progress. Ladies also need a high impact sports bra. Then any loose, comfortable layers of clothing will be fine for a beginner. Courses It is much easier to run if you have the support of a group. This Mum Runs has a beginners ladies’ running group starting in Keynsham this January, which will take you from running for a minute at a time, to running non-stop for 30 minutes in just eight weeks. It builds up so gradually you hardly notice you’re doing it! This programme is perfect for those totally new to running, those who haven’t run for a while or are doing very little other regular exercise. You don’t have to be a mum to join (www. thismumruns.co.uk/#courses ). Try Active has a couch to 5k course in Keynsham open to all starting in February with the aim
of bringing beginners to the point where you can run or run or walk up to 5km. (www.tryactive.org/ group_activity/running ).
running community (search for This Mum Runs Bath) and weekly free 5k runs (Sundays, 8am from Somerdale Pavilion) where local runners help provide support, motivation and advice. The virtual community often arranges to meet up and run – in Keynsham we recently held a festive social run around the
Keeping going Many beginner runners find it easier to keep going if they have the support of a group. This Mum Runs offers a free Facebook
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Members of This Mum Runs admire brightly decorated homes around Keynsham best decorated homes in the town. Setting a goal Many beginners find it easier to motivate themselves if they have a goal, for example by entering a race. We are fortunate in Keynsham to have many great local races on our doorstep.
Aspire Running Events (www. aspirerunningevents.co.uk) organises races through our beautiful local countryside, for example along the Avon Valley Railway trail, in Warmley, Kelston and the River Avon Trail from our very own Keynsham Marina. We have a great free Parkrun just a 20-minute car ride away in Pomphrey Hill. Parkruns are a free, timed 5km run at 9am each Saturday and are held all over the country for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Register before you go at www.parkrun. org.uk/pomphreyhill. Taking it further If you are looking to increase your distance, the running groups above both run courses to develop intermediate runners. Alternatively you could join a running club, as good way to keep on running is to run with others. In Keynsham the Fry Club Joggers meet at Somerdale Pavilion every Tuesday night at 7pm for runs of five miles and over at a variety of paces.
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Time Out has been in a “holding mode” since the last youth leader left and the dedicated part-time youth work team has kept a programme going throughout this period. A new youth team leader, Nick Birt, along with new youth workers Carrie Ford and Clare Battersbee, have now been appointed and the full team is pictured right. We have sadly said goodbye to Amy and are thrilled that Kelly will be coming back in the new year after her maternity leave so we are now looking at a relaunch in January, in consultation with young people.
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Tuesdays 7pm to 9.30pm Open Access (50p entrance) Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm Project Night (Free but limited to 15 young people) Thursdays 7pm to 9.30pm Open Access (50p entrance) Open Access nights are “drop-in” times when young people come in for a coffee, chat, play some indoor games and plan activities. These are also the times the youth workers use to build up their relationships with young people, offer support and help with any issues. We also focus on some dedicated activities within these sessions – cooking, filmmaking and music, for example. The Project Night is much more specific and the topics are explored in more depth and are suggested in the Open Access sessions. A particular project may last between four and 12 weeks depending on what the topic is – for example, drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health, healthy eating, the environment, making a film, animal welfare, rights and responsibilities. The first project, starting in January, is Young People’s Sexual Health, which was chosen by young
The recording studio is currently being completed, staff trained and hopefully will be up and running by February 2017. We are also waiting for Wi-Fi to be installed, which will enable the centre to use the computers, with one in particular dedicated to film-making and animation. All of the above will be an immense resource for the young people and community of Keynsham.
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The Youth Strategy (2017 to 2020) is currently being written and will be put to the town council in December. The aim of Keynsham Town Council Youth Service is a co-ordinated provision of services and activities that meet the needs of young people across Keynsham. In collaboration with other Keynsham youth organisations, we aim to develop and deliver a variety of programmes that address the social, cultural and physical needs of Keynsham young people in order to enhance participation, improve outcomes, enable diversity of activity and improve community cohesion. This means working together towards a common goal of all young people having a strong sense of belonging, combined with providing the supportive relationships, strong ambitions, and good opportunities they need to realise their individual potential. The priority age group is focused on 13 to 19 years with a generic boundary of 11 years to 21 years and extending to 25 years for special needs.
issues connected to young people’s sexual health. We are also looking to develop a detached/outreach project on Friday evenings with youth workers out on the streets engaging with young people, and looking at alternative activities, projects and partnerships with other organisations within Keynsham. Within all of these
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stood in the middle. The name Wolf was dropped in 1966 when they celebrated 50 years of Cub Scouting. Of course, while some of the activities may have changed, badges still feature highly and there are 51 activity badges that can be achieved. Perhaps the biggest visual change are the hats, and thanks to local people who saw our recent appeal we were able to have hats from across the 100 years available for Cubs to try
Youngsters at a Keynsham toddler group have a range of new toys to play with thanks to an early Christmas present from a local councillor. Trikes, baby bouncers and sand trays were among the equipment purchased with a grant given to Elim Toddlers by Keynsham South councillor Lisa O’Brien, pictured right, which will also fund items for a new “home corner” to entertain the children. Dawn Mills has run the group, which runs every weekday except Tuesday from 9.30am at Elim Church in Balmoral Road, for 16 years with her “loyal helpers” and support from the church, which has enabled them to keep the price at £1 per family with hot drinks, squash and toast available. She said: “Our aim is to support our families in any way we can. We are very grateful for the grant from Lisa and looking forward to our new home corner.” To purchase the equipment, Councillor O’Brien used
some of her Ward Councillor Initiative fund, a sum given to each Bath and North East Somerset councillor to support one-off projects that benefit the community. She said she was impressed with the relaxed, happy environment during a visit where she met some of the families who attend the sessions. She added: “They remarked that the group was so welcoming and friendly and was a real lifeline for some who had made new friends and felt cared for by the staff and volunteers. I’m really delighted that I have been able to help.”
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special birthday – 100 years of Cubs on, which included a camp beret dated 1916, the traditional pointed leader’s hat and the green beret of the Seventies. Comparing the two pictures above demonstrates how much Cub Scouting has grown in Keynsham and demand continues to grow. The Scout group would still welcome
adult volunteers of all ages to get involved – simply contact scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org. uk and perhaps you could help to make the next 100 years as successful as the last. l We will be able to provide further news on our “Under the Feet of Giants” appeal as we
start to close in on our £25,000 target. For our next fundraising event we are remembering the traditions of Scouting in the 1950s and 1960s when trying to raise funds and are delighted to
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announce that The Molecatchers, a high-energy ceilidh and barn dance band based in Bristol, are coming to town. The date is Saturday, March 4, at the Scout HQ and tickets are available from scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org. uk with all funds going to the floor fund.
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Cubs carve a totem pole for centenary A Cub Scout from Saltford has helped unveil a towering tribute to the organisation’s centenary. Harley, from the village’s group, and fellow Cub Max from Paulton revealed a hand-carved totem pole at a ceremony at Avon Scouts’ Centenary Wood in Newton St Loe in December. The pair are among Cub Scouts whose winning designs have now been carved into the structure following a county-wide competition. Each of the winners helped transfer their designs onto the pole at a woodcarving workshop, supervised by woodcarver Dan Bendel, and at the County Jamboree in May. It now features four designs from each of the county’s districts, including Wansdyke, which encompasses Keynsham,
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Youngsters make Secret Santa delivery Residents at a Keynsham care home each had an extra gift under the tree this Christmas thanks to members of a local youth club. Youngsters from Northside Youth Club in Lansdown, Bath, delivered more than 100 individual, personalised gifts to three care homes in the area, including Charlton House in Keynsham. The group were inspired by the Secret Santa initiative run by the Sirona Foundation after hearing about it from their youth leader Jacqui Moxon, who works for Sirona care and health. Each year, Sirona staff are invited to nominate members of the community who they feel would benefit from a gift. Jacqui said: “The young people have really enjoyed getting involved and it has shown them the true spirit of Christmas and helping others.” Foundation trustee Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst said: “It
Sirona Foundation Trustee Loraine MorganBrinkhurst with staff and residents at Cleeve Court in Bath with young people from Northside Youth Club in Lansdown is wonderful to have this extra contribution from young people supporting the elderly and vulnerable in our community.
She said these gifts were put under the tree at each home and ensured that every resident had something to open on Christmas
morning. She added: “Each present is personal to them as it is an item that they have told staff they really want.”
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n The owner of Keynsham’s record store Longwell Records has realised one of his ambitions – sponsoring a football team. Iain Aitchison stepped in to fund the kits for Longwell Green U13/14s and the young players are pictured with Iain on a visit to the Temple Street shop.
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Happy new year and welcome to 2017!
Adult Non Fiction
Essential Oils by Neal’s Yard Remedies l As reviewed by one of our library customers from Midsomer Norton This just published, 250-page book has been added to the library stock and is well worthwhile reading/buying. It is written by experts and, as with most DK publications, beautifully laid out and lavishly illustrated; the layout and illustrations make it easy to read with dozens of facts and/or photographs on each page. It starts with the usual understanding, derivations and use of essential oils and goes through individual oils, base oils and recipes for blends and healing remedies. My only small criticism would be lack of details on whether oils possessed top, middle or base notes and their strength (easily obtainable from the internet if you are online). It doesn’t go deep into the chemistry. Even if I weren't interested in using essential oils I would enjoy owning this just to dip into from time to time. I liked it so much that a few days after borrowing this lovely book I bought it for less than half price from a book club. Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to British Birds l As reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Library Assistant, Keynsham Library The humourist, born in Keynsham,
shows once more that his talent stretches further than on stage or on TV. I was really curious to read this book because usually it’s the kind of book I avoid as it has a soporific effect on me. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by it. I will even recommend everyone to have a copy of it, it’s probably going to be one of my reference books. It looks like a notebook, with pages stained with coffee, drawings and observation by Bill Bailey. It’s a real delight to read, I learn a lot and, of course, it’s hilarious. I could not stop laughing and finished it quickly because I could not set it aside. It’s the best way to learn about English birds, now I spend my time looking at the sky wondering which ones I can spot. Bill Bailey should be the next David Attenborough!
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Belgravia by Julian Fellowes From the acclaimed writer and screenwriter of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes’ latest book transports the reader to 19th century London. However, it begins on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 where people gather for the Duchess of Richmond’s Ball. Many of the handsome young men attending will find themselves on the battlefield the next day. For James Trenchard, chief wine supplier to the Duke of Wellington and his
family, the night will mean changes that will affect them forever. The story then moves forward to 1841 and James Trenchard, his wife Anne and beautiful daughter Sophia move into the fashionable area of Belgravia. For James Trenchard is a self-made man and unabashed social climber. There are clashes with the other, more aristocratic neighbours and James is in possession of a secret from that 1815 ball which has repercussions down the years. This is a delightful read by Julian Fellowes and as you would expect he is excellent on period detail and a great storyteller. In fact, Belgravia was originally published this year as a series of eleven episodes made available by an app – a modern interpretation of the Victorian habit of serialising novels.
Picture Books for Older Readers
There is a section in the children’s area of Keynsham Library that is dedicated to readers who have progressed in their reading but want to read something different from a book. This includes Herge’s Adventures of Tintin but also my absolute favourite – the adventures of Asterix. Asterix the Gaul – R Goscinny & A Uderzo The year is 50 BC and all of Gaul is occupied under the mighty Roman Empire. Well, apart from one small village of indomitable Gauls. The village holds out against the
invaders and in this book you are introduced to the famous Asterix, his very good friend Obelix and the cunning druid Getafix. Join them in their village squabbles and their adventures running rings round the Roman Legions with only a small bottle of magic potion. This is the first book of the Asterix adventures but there are many more, including: Asterix and the Goths – R Goscinny & A Uderzo In this adventure Asterix, and Obelix escort Getafix to the annual druid conference in the Forest of Carnutes. However, the Goths are lying in wait, ready to ambush and kidnap Getafix – who has been named Druid of the Year. With Goths, Gauls and Romans all at odds it is difficult to tell friend from foe and you can bet that confusion will reign until our two Gaulish heroes can sort it all out and return to the village for a sumptuous feast!
Library News
l We are looking for volunteers to help at our popular Baby Bounce and Rhyme. If anyone is interested, please email lorraine_corbishbly@ bathnes.gov.uk. Baby Bounce and Rhyme takes place every Tuesday: Session1 – 10am to 10.30am Session 2 – 11am to 11.30am l Saturday craft activities are at 10.30am at Keynsham Library. l Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term-time at Keynsham Library from 10am to 10.30am.
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n PICTURE SPECIAL The members of Keynsham Photographic Society have shared another collection of photos with us. The society meets every Wednesday at the Fear Hall in Keynsham at 7.30pm for talks, competitions, the chance to share skills and look at others’ work. New members are welcome and there is more information at www.keynshamphotographicsociety.co.uk
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n NEWS IN BRIEF ‘All comers’ invited to join orchestra
A Keynsham music teacher is setting up a new orchestra for musicians of all ages and abilities. Shelley Prior and Pat Dowling, both experienced teachers and facilitators, are launching the All-Comers Orchestra to allow all players of Grade 3 and above to take part. The group will welcome musicians who may not have played for a long time and want to rekindle their skills as well as those who play regularly and would like to join a new group. Shelley said: “We are hoping that this group will grow to give opportunity by performing with musicians of all ages. It will provide fun and social contact and the opportunity to raise funds for chosen charities with concerts. It will be possible to add solos or small ensembles to concerts with piano accompaniment provided and to develop a vocal ensemble alongside the orchestra. The
overall aim is to be as creative as possible!” The From The Top AllComers Orchestra will launch on Thursday, January 5, in St John’s Church Hall, Midsomer Norton. Rehearsals will run from 7.45pm to 9.15pm and the first session is free. The group will meet every Thursday during school term time. For details, email performfromthetop@ gmail.com
Age UK home help service a call away Age UK B&NES is launching a new service called At Home. The paid-for service is now available to people across Bath and North East Somerset who need some help doing the tasks they are no longer able to do. This could be help with housework, getting to appointments or social occasions, support with going to the shops or even walking the dog. Karen John from Age UK B&NES said: “We’ve developed
this brand new service in response to demand from local people. Profits raised through the At Home service will be ploughed back into our essential charity work which makes a huge difference to the lives of so many local older people.” At Home will be available Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, and after a free home visit people can decide how much time and what kind of help they need. If you would like to find out more or would like a free initial visit to talk about your needs call 01225 462641 or email karen. john@ageukbanes.co.uk You can also visit www. ageukbanes.co.uk
Calling all classics
Classic car owners in Keynsham and the surrounding area are being invited to bring their pride and joy out for a ride at an event later this year. Clevedon Lions Club Charity Classic Car Event began in the Mendip area nine years ago and has grown ever since, with 160 pre-1980 vehicles taking part last
year. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 24, with Alex Lovell from Points West waving the cars off from Wyevale Cadbury Garden Centre, in Congresbury. To find out more and and register for an application form email clevedonlions@gmail.com. Entry is £12 with the proceeds going to Children’s Hospice South West and other charities supported by the Lions.
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Dorothy House Hospice Care is keen to find volunteers to become retail assistants at its Keynsham store. A spokesperson said: “Volunteering supports you to meet new people, learn new skills and make a difference to a local charity. Our retail assistants make take on a variety of roles in our stores, including customer service, sorting and visual merchandising.” Those interested can call into the Dorothy House Hospice Care shop on the High Street for more information.
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KEYNSHAM MEMORIES with Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society
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n NEWS Lifeline for families wins vital £373,000
Volunteers who work with struggling families across the area started the celebrations early last month, when they received a grant of almost £400,000. Home-Start Bristol provides a befriending service for disadvantaged families with
young children, with volunteers, who are also parents, making regular visits to their homes. Now, as the service approaches its 30th anniversary in 2017, a grant of £373,000 from the Big Lottery means it can continue its work over the next five years. Scheme manager Beverley Symonds said: “We are delighted to receive this generous funding
from the Big Lottery – the second grant in a row for our service in Bristol. “We have worked so hard to achieve our goals, working with families in real need of help. “This gives us the security to plan even more support for disadvantaged local families and children.” In the past year, Home-Start
has worked with more than 130 families with at least one child under five, providing practical help and emotional support. The charity needs around 85 to 90 volunteers at any one time. To find out more about the charity, make a donation or become a Home-Start Bristol volunteer, visit the website www. homestartbristol.org.uk or phone 0117 950 1170.
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Rogue trader told to pay back £25,000 after prosecution over building jobs A rogue trader who conned two neighbours in Keynsham out of £40,000 for building work has been ordered to pay back almost £25,000. William Macguire from Coventry pleaded guilty at Bath Magistrates’ Court to three offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Act 2008 on September 9. Two of these offences were for not acting with professional diligence and one for aggressive practices. The case was brought to court by B&NES Council Trading Standards team in relation to two building jobs undertaken by Macguire in November and December 2014 when two Keynsham residents employed him to upgrade their static homes, paying out £25,500 and £14,000 for the work. Macguire
repeatedly made demands for money from one of the victims and the costs kept rising, the court heard. Maguire drove to Warrington to demand £14,000 from one of the victims while she was dealing with her late father’s affairs. The victim paid the money as she wanted the work done but never saw Maguire again. The window work for one of the victims was found to have large gaps around the edge filled with multiple layers of sealant and the windows were not watertight. Kitchen cupboards were also fitted in a bedroom instead of bedroom units and carpets were fitted on bare boards despite the homeowner providing underlay. Electrical work was considered to be unsafe and broken pipework caused a flood in one of the homes.
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The case was referred to Bristol Crown Court for sentencing and on November 21 Maguire was given a community order of 300 hours’ unpaid work to be done in 12 months. He was also ordered to repay just under £25,000 to the victims within three months or be sent to prison for 12 months. Costs of £9,960 were awarded to Bath & North East Somerset Council and must be paid within six months. Councillor Martin Veal, B&NES Council’s Cabinet member for community services, said: “This is a good result as it is very unusual for victims to be repaid some of the money that they have lost. The Bath & North East Somerset Council Trading Standards Team runs an approved trader scheme called ‘Buy with Confidence’ where residents can search for local
businesses which have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards. We would always encourage anyone looking for a local business to carry out some work for them to visit www. buywithconfidence.gov.uk “Anyone who thinks they might have fallen victim to a rogue trader should report it to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service for investigation on 0345 40 40 506.” The Buy with Confidence directory is available free of charge to callers to B&NES Council’s One Stop Shop in Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath; The Hollies, Midsomer Norton and the Civic Centre in Keynsham. It is also available online at www.bathnes.gov.uk/ services/trading-standards/buyconfidence or by calling 01225 3966759.
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PEN TO PAPER with Keynsham Creative Writers
A Year Ends To Begin With caution does the year draw to a close Most weary are its customs, severely drained Grateful of the evils it refrained Standing fast against its foes And as it reaches its final end
It drags its feet, fatigued, up to the line Away from random traumas, a sign As straddlers of society ascend Another year tainted by a foolish belief We worry for the future, what it
may bring Of fate that is the beast within Free of conflicts of unrivalled grief So may our many questions dissolve In all that this New Year may resolve John Howlett
Keynsham Creative Writers meet at Keynsham Library on the second and fourth Monday of the month and new members are always welcome to join the group.
Sharing ideas on support for Parkinson’s Keynsham’s new Parkinson’s UK group held its second meeting on November 29 at the Talbot Inn, writes our correspondent, where a good attendance made for a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We looked at ways in which those of us with Parkinson’s had been helped, and a list was made as members had the chance to share ideas. We discovered a variety of factors, from having specialist nurses to give support, to having the right gadget to help us in and out of bed, the importance of
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY The Story of H J Packer & Co – Chocolate Makers
At December’s meeting, society members heard Bristol historian John Penny describe the sometimes complex history of chocolate makers H J Packer & Co. From a family business started in 1881 by a former employee of Fry’s, the company grew steadily until by 1914 it was employing 3,000 people at its factories in Greenbank and Shortwood, near Mangotsfield, to where production of Carson’s chocolates had been transferred from Glasgow. A huge range of chocolates, caramels, candies and other sweets were produced at both sites over the years. Originally, Packer’s products were aimed at the cheaper end of the market but this changed with the development of the Bond subsidiary and the acquisition of Carson’s. By the 1950s the company was struggling to remain competitive and the Shortwood site was sold in 1961. Three years later, Packer’s was bought by James Goldsmith to become part of his Cavenham Foods group. Greenbank was updated and became the leading manufacturer of chocolate liqueurs. Elizabeth Shaw was acquired in 1968 and, along with with Famous Names, became the main brand produced. A series of management buyouts and takeovers through the 80s and 90s kept the business going. In 1988 it was renamed Elizabeth Shaw and survived until Greenbank closed in 2006, leaving only the name, now attached to imported products, as a reminder of what was once the country’s fourth largest chocolate maker. John’s presentation was
The Carson’s Factory at Shortwood enlivened by a range of pictures of both products and the factories and some entertaining clips of old television adverts for Chewits and other children’s favourites.
Keynsham Roman Villa
The original archaeological excavations at Keynsham Cemetery in 1922-24 led to the discovery of what was generally believed to have been one of the largest and grandest Roman villas in Britain, although recent work indicates that it may not have been a villa at all. The excavations were led by Arthur Bulleid and Dom Ethelbert Horne, who was a Benedictine monk at Downside Abbey. In one of those chance discoveries that make history and archaeology research a never-ending story, the current archivist at Downside
Photo: A Short History of the Greenbank Chocolate Factory by John Penny
recently discovered a wooden box in a long-forgotten roof-space there. Inside the box he found a collection of glass negatives taken by Dom Ethelbert, who was a keen photographer among his many interests, and these included some pictures of the work at Keynsham, showing the mosaics in situ after they had been newly exposed. Although the images have not been published, and of course the best mosaics are now on display at the library, they are available to researchers and help us to understand the work that was done.
Portishead Light Railway. This was one of those quirky local railways that never became part of any of the big railway companies and spent most of its life struggling to survive. It’s sure to be an interesting evening for transport enthusiasts. The talk will be on Monday, January 16, at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road starting at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome. For details of the society’s full talks programme visit www.keysalthist. org.uk
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n WHAT’S ON January 3
n Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker is Mrs Gardiner on “Nature’s Pallet”. New members welcome. For details call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n New year’s resolution! Try something new! Get in shape! Meet people! Have fun! Drop into our pay and play, mixed badminton taster session for adults 18 to 80. It’s very informal and friendly. Beginners on court 1, previous players and regulars on courts 2,3,4. 10am-noon, Keynsham Leisure Centre. £2.40. Rackets available. Just turn up or ring Clive 0117 986 6793.
January 5
n Keynsham Film Works screens Eddie The Eagle, a feelgood film starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman inspired by the true story of British ski-jumper Michael ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Edwards. Screenings are at The Space, Keynsham, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, membership £30. Find out more at keynshamfilmworks. co.uk
January 6
n North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg holds a constituency surgery in Saltford from 10.30am. Call Margaret on 0117 987 2313 or email margaret@ northeastsomersetconservatives. co.uk to make an appointment.
January 8
n Saltford Community Association hosts a Sunday Afternoon Tea, 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Enjoy a cuppa, cake and company – for details call Julia on 0117 983 7825.
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n New year’s resolution! Try something new! Get in shape! Meet people! Have fun! Drop into our pay and play, mixed badminton taster session for adults 18 to 80. It’s very informal and friendly. Beginners on court 1, previous players and regulars on courts 2,3,4. 10am-noon, Keynsham Leisure Centre. £2.40. Rackets available. Just turn up or ring Clive 0117 986 6793.
January 13
n The Wildlife Trusts Keynsham Local Group hosts ‘Born a Birder’ with bird girl Mya Rose Craig. 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street. Adults £2.50, children (under 16) £1. At the meeting we sell bird food, Wildlife Trust gift cards, secondhand books and various seasonal craft and edible items in aid of Avon Wildlife Trust.
January 14
n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am1pm, at Market Walk. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk for more information.
January 16
n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Illustrated talk by Paul Gregory on The Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Light Railway at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors £4.
January 20
n Saltford Community Cinema screens Brooklyn (12A), a romantic drama set in the 1950s starring Saoirse Ronan. Tickets £5 on the door at Saltford Hall, doors 6.45pm, film screening from 7.30pm. Fully licensed bar available along with ice cream.
January 25-29
n Saltford Panto Club presents Beauty Within The Beast at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road.
January 28
n Furniture sale, 10am-noon, next door to Keynsham Recycling Centre in Pixash Lane. Good quality secondhand goods, some items free. Cash only. Hosted by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Waste Services team. More at www. bathnes.gov.uk/wasteservices or on Council Connect 01225 394041.
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n Keynsham Film Works screens Fireworks Wednesday (12A), an Iranian film, starring Hediyeh Tehrani and Taraneh Alidoosti, about a marriage in turmoil. Screenings are at The Space, Keynsham, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, membership £30. Find out more at keynshamfilmworks.co.uk
charities will be held in Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, 10.15am until 11.30am. Coffee and biscuits only £1. Soft drinks for children and an activity table to keep them amused. Cakes, bric a brac, and raffle.
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n North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg holds a constituency surgery in Keynsham from 10.30am. Call Margaret on 0117 987 2313 or email margaret@ northeastsomersetconservatives. co.uk to make an appointment. n Chairman of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Charity Appeal Concert in association with Jelli Records, 7.30pm at The Space, Keynsham. Councillor Alan Hale hosts an evening of music featuring Phoenix River Band, The Honeyfire, Rebecca Shelley. In aid of The Rice Institute, Wizzy Bugs and Butterflies-Haven. Tickets £10 from https://keynshamtickets. cloudvenue.co.uk
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n The Wildlife Trusts Keynsham Local Group. Botanical Treasures of the Mendips with Helen Crouch. 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street. Adults £2.50, children (under 16) £1. At the meeting we sell bird food, Wildlife Trust gift cards, secondhand books and various seasonal craft and edible items in aid of Avon Wildlife Trust.
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n Keynsham Farmers’ Market, 9am1pm, at Market Walk. Visit www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk.
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n The Annual 3 Villages Coffee Morning in aid of local cancer
n Angels Workshop with Nina Miriam Sell – 11am to 4pm at The Beehive Natural Health Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. Tickets available from nina@ninasell.co.uk
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n Saltford Community Cinema screens Bridget Jones’s Baby (15), a rom-com starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey. Tickets £5 on the door at Saltford Hall, doors 6.45pm, film screening from 7.30pm. Fully licensed bar available along with ice cream.
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n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society, 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Illustrated talk by Shirley Hodgson – Wandering & Begging: Vagrant Children of Bristol at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors £4
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n Nordic Walking free taster session, at 10am at Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham. Booking is essential via website - http:// allseasonsnordicwalking.co.uk/ activities/ or call Helen on 0787 6557500. All welcome.
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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
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welcome. We are open every morning, Monday to Saturday, from 10am to noon. Pop in – we would love to see you.
Monday
n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, meets at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members always welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leader Ben Collings is an ex-music student from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for details. n Want to quit smoking? Do you have questions about vaping? We’re here to help. Call in for a chat, 2-4 pm, Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society hold an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £4 for visitors. (Numbers will be limited if necessary.) n Keynsham Creative Writers meet in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call 0117 9148654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, 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 until noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Keynsham Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Keynsham Rugby Club. The
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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 Beginners’ pilates, 6.05-6.45pm, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya for more info – www.yogakeynsham.com, yogakeynsham@gmail.com, 07789 880415. n Beginners’ yoga, 6.55-7.55pm, Broadlands Academy, St Francis Road, Keynsham (term time). Contact Sandhya for more info – www.yogakeynsham.com, yogakeynsham@gmail.com, 07789 88041. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 831852 or email healthylifestyleservice@sirona-cic. org.uk n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm until midMay. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 0117 986 6793 or just turn up. n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903. n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495.
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n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional 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.
Tuesday
n Zumba Gold, low impact, at the Royal British Legion in Keynsham, noon to 12.45pm, £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over-65s, 1011am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. For more details, call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club 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 01179866793 n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30 pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Dance Tots for two to four-yearTurn to Page 38
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From Page 51 olds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served frequently. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For more information contact Sue 07979 740702. n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear
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Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411
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Are you looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Whilst the kids are having the time of their lives, you can be working out, reducing stress and having fun too! Tae Kwon-Do is a great way to get fit and learn self defence in a safe and enjoyable environment. We have classes for everyone – at any fitness level. Our membership ranges in age from 4 to over 50, in all shapes and sizes Call today on
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Monday Little Leaders 4 - 7 years 6 - 7 pm Children 7 - 14 years 6.30 - 7.30 pm Adults 7 - 8 pm Thursday Children 7 - 14 years 6- 7 pm Adults 7 - 8 pm
013526 or email nickdewfall@aol. com. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014.
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n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.
Wednesday
n Want to quit smoking? Do you have questions about vaping? We’re here to help. Call in for a chat, 5-7pm, Keynsham Health Centre. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £3.60 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir.org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@ choirjam.co.uk or visit www. choirjam.co.uk n Maths @67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community@67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch club for retired professional and business men, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Grasmere Hotel. For more information, ring John Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Gym Tots for two to four-yearsolds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10.30-11.15am. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play
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vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See website www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Call Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864.
n The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
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n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. For more information contact Joan on 01761453169. n Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 10-10.30am. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a
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great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co.uk n Mindful Meditation at Midday. Every Tuesday and Thursday, noon12.30pm or 12.30-1pm. An oasis of calm in your otherwise busy week. £2 per person per session. All welcome at The Beehive Practice, 33A High Street, Keynsham. n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304. n Painting for pleasure club, we are a small club and we meet on a Thursday afternoon at Saltford Hall from 2-4pm. We are of mixed ability and do not have teachers or demonstrations so the cost of belonging in to group is minimal. The club is two hours of painting and friendly company. If you would like to come down to see if it is the club for you your first visit is free. Call 01225 873773 in the evening. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Integral Hatha Yoga focused on beginners 6pm, £6 (booked in block), £8 drop-in; beginners/ improvers 7pm, £9 (booked in block), £12 drop-in. St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham. Yogakeynsham@gmail.com, www.yogakeynsham.webs.com,
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www.twitter.com/yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Wendy on 01761 472192.
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n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Live music every Friday and Saturday night at the Crown Inn Keynsham. Check out our facebook page for weekly updates. n The Wildlife Trusts, Keynsham Local Group. Winter talks on second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall,
High Street, Keynsham (with the exception of November at Wellsway School). Adults £2.50, children (under 16) £1. At each meeting we sell bird food, Wildlife Trust gift cards, secondhand books and various seasonal craft and edible items in aid of Avon Wildlife Trust. n Goldies Singing Sessions are held on the second and last Friday of each month. The group sing the hits of the Fifties onwards in a very relaxed and informal sing-a-long setting. Join us at The Hawthorns on the second Friday of the month from 10.30-11.30am and at the Key Centre on the last Friday of the month from 2-3pm. For details, call Abby on 01761 470006. n Soccer Tots for three to fouryears-olds at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 1.15-2pm. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10-week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Football Junior Development Turn to Page 40
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n WHAT’S ON From Page 39 Courses at Keynsham Leisure Centre – 4-4.45pm for five to six-year-olds and 4.45-5.30pm for seven to nine-year-olds. Courses run during term-time and are booked in 10-week blocks. Visit the leisure centre reception or call 01225 439680 for details. n Open mic night at the Crown Inn, 63 Bristol Road, Keynsham, every Friday night. Free entry and performances from Mark Venus. n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. n Badminton. Join a very friendly
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mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.
n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com
n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old-time dancing? Come and have fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.
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.
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n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008.
n Children’s craft activities at 10.30am at Keynsham Library. n Live music every Friday and Saturday night at the Crown Inn Keynsham. Check out our Facebook page for weekly updates. n Children’s ballroom, Latin and old time dance classes, Saturday mornings at the Key Centre, Keynsham. Contact Terry for more details on 0117 932 3071.
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Dance School offers lessons for young people at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Twitter @keynshamwltdo.
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n Free 5k runs for women. 8am on Sundays, Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham. Routes will be 5k+ at an easy conversational pace and include warm-up and cooldown. See www.thismumruns. co.uk. n Walks for single people. Solo Redezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210. They also meet at Downend Cricket Club every Wednesday, 8.30pm, entrance £3.
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‘Surgery is more effective for diabetes than lifestyle changes’
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pproximately three million people in the UK have type 2 diabetes. More than one hundred thousand people are diagnosed with the condition each year and it is likely another million patients have yet to be discovered. Spire Bristol Hospital is now offering surgery as a treatment option for the condition. Its newly appointed Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, Mr Alan Osborne, is keen to emphasise that surgery is the most effective treatment for type 2 diabetes when combined with optimal diabetes care. Mr Osborne, who was appointed as the first Hunterian Professor in diabetic surgery in 2012 by the Royal College of Surgeons and now practices at the South West’s largest private facility says: “I have been treating patients with type 2 diabetes through the NHS for years, but the rise in demand for weight loss surgery as a treatment for those diagnosed has seen me open up a private clinic here at Spire Bristol Hospital.” Spire Healthcare has been helping more and more men and women throughout the UK through surgery, transforming the lives of over 2,000 patients every year. Diabetic surgery involves either a gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, which are all carried
out within Bristol, with no need to travel any further. “Studies show that patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo weight loss surgery will have better blood glucose control than those treated with conventional diabetes management," continues Mr Osborne. This has led to weight loss surgery being commonly referred to as Metabolic Surgery (Diabetic Surgery). The criteria for this surgery is different to those seeking the common weight loss treatment and patients with type 2 diabetes, a BMI of at least 30kg/m2 and with risk factors for development of complications are suggested to go ahead with surgery. The operations were originally designed as restrictive or malabsorptive procedures but are now understood to alter the signalling mechanisms controlling appetite, satiety and glycaemic control. By tailoring their service specifically to the needs of the patient, the consultants working at Spire Bristol offer the best possible chance of success within a safe and clean private hospital. The hospital is now providing cost free weight loss patient information evenings. If you are seeking weight loss surgery advice or wanted to discuss treatment options for type 2 diabetes then
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these monthly events are perfect for you. Heidi Stone, one of the hospital’s Patient Treatment Advisors, says: “Patients aren’t always aware of the treatment options available to them and our
weight loss consultants, like Mr Osborne, can provide essential insights to a patient and really give you quality advice moving forward with surgery.” Within the past month Spire Bristol Hospital held three separate patient information evenings, where individuals have booked a private one-to-one miniconsultation with a practicing weight loss consultant at the hospital. Mr Osborne concludes: “I have already hosted a weight loss event here at Spire Bristol and I strongly believe that if the patient is serious about surgery then they can gain some invaluable information with regards to the options available to them. I am happy to give them my time at these events and enjoy helping those who need it.” The hospital has extended its offer of free weight loss information evenings by announcing more dates. To book onto an event, call their patient treatment advisors on 0117 980 4080 or email us at info@ spirebristol.com
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ho can have failed to be amazed by the BBC series Planet Earth II on our televisions recently, writes Kathy Farrell, treasurer of Avon Wildlife Trust’s Keynsham Group. The stunning images of the Earth’s wildlife captured by such talented film crews blew us away – remember the sequence in which the marine iguana escaped from the racer snakes and the amazing snow leopard footage? Which was your favourite clip? But Sir David Attenborough brought it all into perspective in the last episode when he said: “It is our responsibility to do everything in our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us but for all life on Earth.” The recent State of Nature report by a coalition of wildlife charities makes distressing reading for wildlife lovers, with one in ten UK species threatened with extinction and 56 per cent in decline. But the likes of Avon Wildlife Trust, along with other Wildlife Trusts and organisations,
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is working hard to reverse this trend. Chief executive of Avon Wildlife Trust and Keynsham resident Ian Barrett said recently that the report has brought the public’s attention to the dramatic decline of British wildlife but he is heartened by the many success
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reasons why nature is changing in the UK, to conservation work – such as the reintroduction of the large blue butterfly in Gloucestershire and Somerset, the re-introduction of the crane after a 400-year absence, and creation of wildlife-rich wetlands on former peat workings in the Somerset Levels, where bitterns are once again thriving – and the restoration of areas of our uplands, meadows and coastal habitats. But more is needed to put nature back where it belongs.” Avon Wildlife Trust is working to: Protect the best places – protected sites for wildlife now cover 10 per cent of the UK but fall short of the global target of 17 per cent of land and 10 per cent of marine areas under protection Improve habitats – management of habitats is now backed by scientific research
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BACK TO NATURE with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group
for all life on Earth’ starts here! Create new wildlife sites – restoration of degraded areas Work beyond boundaries – joining up wildlife sites with corridors – “My Wildlife Place” and “Bee-Lines" projects are good examples of this Take action for species – through our understanding of the needs of the species we can help to protect it going forward What can we do in our community? l Make our gardens wildlife
friendly by stopping the use of pesticides and weed killers, planting bee and insect-friendly flowers, creating a pond or “insect hotel”, opening up corridors between us and our neighbours to allow hedgehogs to move freely, feeding our birds l Talk to neighbours and friends about what you are doing to change your garden practices l Support local and national wildlife charities whose work is vital in the battle ahead l Volunteer to help at a local An ‘insect hotel’ made from old pallets, bark, leaves and bamboo. Visit www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/ howtovideos for information on making one
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wildlife reserve – we have several around Keynsham and lots more in the Bristol and Bath area Next meeting The Keynsham Group’s next meeting features local girl MyaRose Craig, aka “Birdgirl”, who herself is an avid conservationist. She lives in the Chew Valley and at 14 she has led a remarkable life travelling the world with her parents looking for birds, as well as campaigning to help save the environment. Mya-Rose says: “I want to do everything I can to save the environment from damage and persuade people to do the same.” Come and hear her story at Keynsham Baptist Church on Friday, January 13, at 7.30pm. We would particularly welcome younger people to come and be inspired by her work.
n NEWS Alpha sessions come to church A Keynsham church is inviting people to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed environment by joining a series of new weekly evening meetings. The Alpha Course, which runs in 169 countries around the world, is coming to the Queens Road Centre of Keynsham Methodist Church for 10 weeks starting on Monday, January 16, at 7.30pm. The evening begins with a light supper, such as jacket potato and dessert, before a media presentation about aspects of the faith followed by discussion and questions. Anyone interested in joining the course can sign up at the church website – www.keynshammethodist church.co.uk – or by contacting the church office on 0117 914 9408.
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GARDENING TIPS In the garden
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his is a quiet time for gardeners as there is little to do on the plot due to the weather and ground conditions are too wet. If you have the time and opportunity, continue to clear and dig any remaining areas of your plot. Time invested now will pay dividends next spring as the action of the winter weather will help break up your ground and when it comes to seed sowing later on the soil will be in better condition. On my plot this year the parsnips failed completely as the young shoots were devoured by slugs but I will continue to crop what is available and I have still got leeks and purple sprouting that can be left to see me through the latter part of winter. If the weather is really wet and cold it is best to keep off the plot and stay indoors to sort out your seeds for next year. There are some risks, in particular storage, so they must be kept dry and free from frost but the germination success rate may well reduce with time. For some
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reason parsnip seeds are the worst and don’t keep longer than a year, but others will so don’t throw them away. I always keep the empty seed packets to remind me of the varieties I have grown so if you were happy with the results you can buy the same again. Success is not all about the seed variety and other factors play a big role so think back to the failures and consider if the weather or soil temperature played a part. Consistent germination has always proved a bit of a mystery, as some years there is success and others total failure for no obvious reason. The “when to sow” timings on the seed packets are a guide but trust to your judgement. For example, if the weather is cold and wet, then delay sowing and surprisingly the crops will catch up. Looking to the month of January, seed sowing of onions and leeks can begin in a heated greenhouse or propagator, especially if you want exhibition size results. Thin out the seedlings later and harden them off in March ready for planting out in April.
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you do have the energy! During this past year at Zenshin Dojo we have been approached by several mums who, after watching their children in our junior classes, have requested a weekday morning karate class. Their argument is a good one, it's cheaper than a gym, more fun than running on your own, intellectually stimulating, and socially engaging. As a result we’ve decided to bite the bullet and start such a class aimed primarily at mums and dads who are only free after the morning school run, but also open to anyone who is available to give it a go. So if your new year resolution includes losing weight, getting fit, doing something for yourself, meeting new people, or learning a new skill, we could be just what you are looking for. Please don’t be put off by the word karate – there are plenty of misconceptions out there which stop good people enjoying this hugely satisfying and rewarding activity.
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The team at a Keynsham charity shop is urging residents not to leave unwanted Christmas gifts or festive jumpers at the back of a cupboard – donate them instead. St Peter’s Hospice says the donated presents will help stock the shelves throughout the coming year while the jumpers will be saved for a “mega sale” in November. Area manager Victoria Canavan said: “The Christmas jumper craze has well and truly taken off in the last few years and there are now so many fantastic designs and options for people wanting to dress festively. “We have noticed that a lot of people only wear their jumper for one year and then buy a new one the following season so we’re looking to take advantage of that and ask for people to donate their unwanted jumpers to us.” All funds raised from the campaign will go towards the running of Bristol’s only adult hospice.
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Tyning Road, Saltford £565,000 A well-presented detached three or four bedroom dorma bungalow situated on a desirable road in Saltford within close proximity to a range of village amenities. This lovely family home offers generous living accommodation and benefits from a generous sized, mature, westerly facing rear garden with a seating area to enjoy far-reaching views towards Kelston, a large double garage with offstreet parking for several vehicles, uPVC double glazing and gas-fired central heating. An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate what is on offer. Book a viewing with Eveleighs on 0117 904 9000.
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Finnola powers to indoor rowing gold by Ros Anstey A young rower who attends Wellsway School is celebrating success after transferring her skills from the River Avon to the British Rowing Indoor Championships in London. Finnola Stratton from Burnett joined fellow Avon County Rowing Club teammate Jessie King, from Pensford, to tackle two events at the Olympic VeloPark on December 10. The pair, who normally compete as a double scull on water for the club based in Saltford, took part in the Year 9 Girls’ 500m sprint event and four-minute distance event. Finnola, who broke a previous Indoor World Record earlier this year, has been successfully paired on the water with Jessie, who only took up rowing early this year after transitioning from swimming following a shoulder injury. Their successful season on
the water transferred very well to the indoor championships with Finnola scooping gold in both
events and Jessie finishing sixth in the 500m and eighth in the four-minute event.
Finnola Stratton, left, and Jessie King at the British Rowing Indoor Championships
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n SPORT the pitch but we have been trying to turn him into a beast on it. When he is on his game, he takes some stopping. I just think he takes a little winding up sometimes. Against Malmesbury he came on at half time and changed the game for us. With him and Browner, we arguably have the two best strikers in the league and this gives us fantastic firepower. I hope he continues to work hard and keeps banging in the goals as he’s a very important player for us.”
KEYNSHAM TOWN FC News from the Crown Field
The pre-Christmas period saw mixed results for Keynsham Town’s First Team in the Toolstation Western League Division One, with a win, a draw and a defeat.
December started with a scrappy 2-1 home win against Roman Glass St George. The Ks were on top for the first half, with Sam Duggan opening the scoring on 13 minutes and Pat Davison extending the lead just before half-time. However, after the break the visitors pushed Keynsham back and after pulling a goal back, it was the Ks who had to cling on for a narrow victory in the end, although it was one that was deserved over the 90 minutes. After plenty of excellent away performances and several clean sheets this season, it came as a shock to the system when Keynsham visited Chard Town the following Saturday and slipped to a 4-2 defeat. Matt Curnock made his second debut for the Ks following his return from a spell at Oldland Abbotonians and after they fell two goals behind, he finished superbly from the edge of the box in the 55th minute. However, more slack marking gifted two more goals to the hosts before a late Ben Harris consolation goal. All four Chard goals came from set pieces, which gave the Ks management plenty to work on in training. Manager Chris King said: “We bounced back really well after our defeat at Wellington to go on a seven-game unbeaten run and it showed that there is plenty of spirit in the camp. The loss at Chard was frustrating because we played the better stuff that day, it was a case of not dealing with things defensively.” Next up was another tough away day at Corsham Town, with Keynsham gaining a hard-earned point with only their second
Reserves and A Team
Matt Brown in action at a tough away game at Corsham Town draw of the season. The highlight of the first three quarters was a thunderous drive from Ben Harris on five minutes, which cannoned back off the cross bar. The game sparked into life in the last 20 minutes, with Ks sub Sam Duggan the focal point. After the hosts converted a harsh-looking penalty in the 78th minute, Duggan hit the bar from eight yards out and then scored the equaliser from a similar distance on 87 minutes. However, he went from hero to zero three minutes later when he was shown a straight red card for a flailing arm, but Keynsham managed to hold on for a valuable point in their quest for promotion.
Forthcoming home games
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Player of the month
The club has also announced its players of the month for October and November. October’s award went to Ben
Harris, of whom Chris King said: “It took us a little while to decide on October’s player of the month. We had a few defeats but also a few crucial away wins to keep us in the top three. It came down to Ben Harris and Nathan Curnock as both players had some good games throughout the month. “Ben just edged it, though, having scored the winning goal on two occasions just when we needed that bit of magic. Firstly, a goal from the half-way line against Radstock and then a last-minute strike against Bishop Sutton on the groundhop weekend. Ben is always one of our star performers and we expect a lot from him. He’s an exciting player to watch and while he can be our match winner we still want to improve him in other areas of his game. His attitude has been spot on this season and we need him to continue to shine as the season progresses.” November saw Pat Davison, who is closing in on 150 First Team starts for the club, win the award. Chris said: “Pat has found it hard to nail down a regular spot this season, but we know what a talent he can be. This month he has come back with a bang, scoring four goals in four league wins. “Pat is a laid-back lad off
The club’s Reserves have continued their excellent form, recording two more victories to move up the Somerset County League Division One East table to fifth place. The good form throughout the club was maintained by the A Team, who won their only game in December in the KitCo Goulding Memorial Cup 4-0 against Park Knowle to progress to the third round in the new year. Club secretary Julian French said: “I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all our club sponsors, both businesses and individuals, for their fantastic support of our club – you know who you are! Indeed we have just secured a deal with a new sponsor, I J McGill Transport, which adds to the ever-growing list of local companies who are pleased to be associated with our community club.” Off the field, the club’s “Forecast 3” prize pot is still rolling up and up, with the jackpot currently standing at £1,036! The next set of games will be on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Tickets only cost £2, with half the proceeds going towards the running costs of the club as a whole and half into the prize fund. If you want a chance to win, please contact Julian French on 07814 609853. Don’t forget that you can follow the club’s fortunes on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@KeynshamTownFC).
As Christmas arrived, the Toolstation Western League Division One table was looking like this: First Division P W D L F A GD Wellington 24 17 5 2 55 21 34 KEYNSHAM 25 17 2 6 55 27 28 Cheddar 24 15 5 4 61 27 34 Hengrove 24 14 4 6 59 23 36
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People across the Bath and Bristol area are being invited to have a swing at baseball this year at two introductory sessions being held in the coming weeks. Bristol Baseball Club is encouraging people to try the sport known as “the American pastime” on home turf at a session in Bristol on January 29 and, for the first time, in Bath on March 26. GB star Tom Hollies will be
running the Bristol session at Clifton College Sports Centre, Guthrie Road, from 9.30am to noon, and gloves, bats and balls will be provided. “Anyone who wants to try baseball is welcome whether they are completely new to the sport or have some experience here or are new to the Bristol and Bath area. We are also delighted to be able to hold an introductory session Bath for the first time ever,” said club chairman Richard Evans. “The session will cover all the basics of hitting, fielding and
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throwing and as well as Tom, other experienced players will be on hand to help.” The club will come to Kingswood School, Lansdown Road on March 26 from 9.30am to noon. They will also be holding six indoor training sessions at Clifton College throughout February and March before starting outdoor training. Anyone interested can register at the club’s website www.bristolbaseball.co.uk. The cost of the introductory sessions is £5. The six indoor sessions are £45.
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Each bowling season, the captains of Keynsham Bowling Club nominate a charity for the year, and in 2016 this was the Dorothy House Hospice at Winsley near Bradford-on-Avon, writes our correspondent. A presentation is always made at the club’s Christmas Coffee Morning, and a cheque for £1,200 was handed over by Mo Dickinson and Bob Edge to Yvonne Brunton, hospice community fundraiser. While the Government supports the hospice to the tune of 16 per cent of its costs, the balance of 84 per cent has to be raised locally and Yvonne said: “Without local support we would not be able to offer the care that we provide, and it is always heartwarming when people are so kind and generous.” This donation made by the club was in addition to the £400 recently given to the RICE Centre at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
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