Keynshamvoice January 2014 by Emma Cooper

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Search is on for new shop tenants Traders in and around Keynsham are being urged to take up shop units in the redeveloped town centre due to open this year. Bath and North East Somerset Council is now marketing space in the £34 million regeneration site to both national and local firms. The 12 units are in the north and south blocks and range from 750 square feet to 4,700 square feet, with some flexibility in how some of these are arranged. Councillor David Bellotti (Lib-Dem, Lyncombe), Cabinet Member for Community Resources, said: “This is yet another exciting milestone for the regeneration of Keynsham town centre. “The commercial units are a

fundamental part of this project and marketing them from today shows the momentum that Bath & North East Somerset Council has got behind the rejuvenation of this part of town. Bringing businesses into the new development is part of our plan to bring new jobs and opportunities to local people. “Overall, the project continues to be on-time and on-budget. People can really see the buildings taking shape in front of their eyes.” To find out more about the commercial units available go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/propertylistings. For information about the regeneration project, including a short video of the progress to date, go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/ keynshamregen.

New leader at town council Councillors on Keynsham Town Council have elected a new chairman. Following the decision by Councillor Gill Hellier to stand down from the role in November, Councillor Clive Fricker (Conservative), formerly vice-chairman, was unanimously backed as the new leader at the last full council meeting on December 17.  In other changes at the council, a long-serving Keynsham town councillor has announced he has switched political parties. Tony Crouch has served terms on the town council as a Liberal Democrat for a total of 14 years since 1991. But he has now confirmed he has joined the Labour Party, citing disillusionment with the coalition government and his former party’s stance on chil-

dren’s centres and advice services locally. Mr Crouch’s switch means the political make-up of Keynsham Town Council is now seven Conservative councillors, five Labour councillors, one Liberal Democrat councillor, one British National Party councillor and one Independent. Leader of the Labour group on the town council Roy Staddon said: “We welcome Tony to the Labour Party, both nationally and at branch level, and especially to the Labour group on the town council where his experience and knowledge will be of great assistance.”  Councillors will be discussing the 2014-15 Budget at the next full council meeting on Tuesday, January 21. This will include setting the precept – the town council’s component of the annual council tax bill for each home.

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Hundreds of new homes a step closer in £12.4m deal A developer has struck a £12.4 million deal with Bath and North East Somerset Council to buy land off Charlton Road in Keynsham to build 250 homes. The transformation of the K2A site by Barratt Homes has moved a step closer after the company agreed terms for a conditional contract with the local authority just before Christmas. Besides hundreds of new homes, the blueprint for the site also includes the enlargement of the existing playground off Holmoak Road to four times its size. New play equipment will be provided as well as open space for the whole community to use. The developer will also make a financial contribution to the Woodland Trust to make improvements for visitors to Abbots Wood to the east of the site.

Holmoak Road play area wil be expanded under the plans A new roundabout will be constructed on Charlton Road to provide access to the site, both for construction vehicles and

residents’ vehicles. The payment of £12.4 million will help cover investment in areas such as highways, affordable housing and

school buildings. Councillor David Bellotti (Lib-Dem, Lyncombe), Cabinet Member for Community Resources, said: “New homes on this site are part of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s plan to rejuvenate the town. “Together with the £34 million regeneration of Keynsham town centre and redevelopment of Somerdale, the council and its partners are supporting a town of new opportunities for people living here and their families. “The new homes will also bring a noticeably improved playground facility and better pathways and facilities for users of Abbots Wood. We understand that Barratt Homes intend to submit a planning application in early 2014.”

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Vow to protect green belt between two communities A proposal to develop greenbelt land separating Keynsham and Saltford has been met with strong opposition in the two communities. Developer Mactaggart & Mickel has made a submission as part of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Core Strategy consultation, proposing up to 800 homes on the land. The submission, which is not a planning application, comes just months after the community successfully fought to stop green belt around Saltford being earmarked for 5,000 new houses in the Core Strategy. Saltford Environment Group has said it is strongly opposed to the latest proposal, and councillors representing Saltford and East Keynsham have said they will defend the remaining countryside between the

two communities and press the council to reject the developer’s bid. Keynsham East Councillor Marie Longstaff, who also chairs the council’s Planning, Transport and Environment scrutiny committee, said: “Residents will be horrified that the prospect of effectively merging Keynsham and Saltford with new

housing has once again reared its head. “We have successfully fought against such a proposition before and we will continue to campaign against such a damaging plan.” Saltford councillor Mathew Blankley said: “The green belt which stretches from Hicks Gate along the A4 to Bath is there spe-

cifically to prevent Saltford and Keynsham being swallowed up by a Bristol and Bath conurbation. “Residents value the openness of this land, which protects the distinctiveness of our local communities. We will simply not allow this land to be bulldozed.” Fellow Saltford councillor Francine Haeberling added that she felt local roads and infrastructure could also not cope with development on such a scale. She said: “Fortunately, the decision on whether to earmark this land for housing doesn’t sit with the developer – it rests with B&NES, and we will continue to fight to defend our valued green belt from being destroyed in this way.”  See letters on Page 12

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New inspector joins team A new face is heading Keynsham’s neighbourhood policing team – Sarah Treweek is settling into her role and says she has been immediately impressed by the town’s strong sense of community. Sarah has taken over from Inspector Tim Stuckes, who retired after eight years in Keynsham. It’s a move back to neighbourhood policing for her after a three-year spell in Bath as a response team inspector, dealing with crimes and incidents as they happen. Sarah said: “It was a great opportunity for me to come to Keynsham and I’m really enjoying the challenge. I’ve been immediately struck by the good relationship between the police and the local community, and I’ll do all I can to keep that going and to improve it. “Keynsham has much the same social and crime issues as

anywhere. Thankfully it’s a very safe place with a low crime rate, and I believe our neighbourhood teams are working very well with residents to address any problems and deal quickly with issues as they arise.” Sarah has been with the Avon and Somerset force for nearly 25 years, much of it in Bristol. She has also worked in the Roads Policing Unit at Almondsbury, and as a PC in Bath was part of the murder investigation when hospital worker Melanie Hall went missing in 1996. Sarah said: “I enjoy neighbourhood policing because, and I don’t want to sound corny, you can get a grip on long-term community issues and really make a difference, which is very satisfying. “I believe our neighbourhood teams do a great job and are worth their weight in gold. If I have a message to Keynsham people it would be please work

with us, come to our community beat surgeries and PACT meetings, and let us know what we can do to help – it’s why we’re here.” Avon and Somerset Police say that Keynsham police station will remain unchanged until

March 2015 when the Stronger Safer Neighbourhood team will move to the new Keynsham Town Hall, open to the public with a front inquiry office. The police station will be used for other police activities.

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A weighty issue for pets Many of us will have enjoyed meeting up with family and friends over the festive season. Perhaps you tucked in to a traditional Christmas dinner, dined out with friends, held a party or just succumbed to all the clever advertising and overstocked your fridge with more goodies than you could comfortably eat before their sell-by dates. It is not surprising that in January many people take stock of their expanding waistlines and make a new year’s resolution to shed a few pounds or kilograms. We know that being overweight is not good for us and neither is being overweight good for our pets. Just like human obesity, animal obesity can be of gradual onset and some owners will not even be aware that their pet’s health and welfare is at risk because of overfeeding or feeding inappropriate foods. Up to 50 per cent of pets are overweight and obese dogs and cats run an increased risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, some cancers, joint and tendon disease not to mention a reduced quality of life. We often see overweight rabbits that are fed too much concentrated rabbit food and not enough grass, and we know one dog who was given an ice cream cone whenever the ice cream van came round. It may be time to tackle a problem! We keep records of your pet’s weight and are able to advise you on what is an ideal weight for him or her. While lifestyle and the opportunity to

exercise are important factors in maintaining a healthy body condition, if we want a dog or cat to lose weight it is diet that is most important. Usually it is necessary to reduce or stop treats and titbits being fed, and change your pet to a veterinary weight loss diet. In this way we can provide a healthy, balanced diet and reduce weight successfully in a controlled way. Some dogs and cats will lose weight on a reduced calorie diet such as Hills r/d but for many pets we can now recommend Hills Metabolic Diet, which works by metabolising fat and regulating appetite, and allows weight to be lost safely at 1-2 per cent per week. Our veterinary nurses monitor progress in free weight clinics held throughout the week and can advise the best diets to feed when the desired target weight is reached. Call our Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 986 7700 for further advice and for details of our special offer on metabolic weight loss food.

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Art trail and Artists and musicians will be uniting this summer to celebrate culture in Keynsham and the surrounding area. For the first time the Roundabout Art Trail will team up with Keynsham Music Festival to display work and demonstrate crafts as the annual Music Festival Week gets under way. The art trail is held in homes and studios around the area, usually in September. But this year the event will move to June 28 and 29 to coincide with the opening weekend of the Music Festival. Explaining what inspired the partnership, Yvonne Halton, who is organising the art trail along with Jean Mills and Susie Piggott, said: “The art trail was given a small grant by Keynsham Town Council last year, and we had the idea that it would be good to liaise with the festival in order to link the arts and music within the town, although the trail does take place in the outside villages

as well. Ric Davidson, the festival organiser, is hoping that he can find musicians to play in some of the art venues to bring the two activities together.” The art trail team are now appealing for artists to join this year’s event, with application forms and more information

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music festival unite Yvonne Halton, far left, and Penny Richards, left, of the Roundabout Art Trail, which this year is teaming up with Keynsham Music Festival

available at www.roundaboutart trail.co.uk. Keynsham Music Festival will be held on Sunday, July 6, with performances taking place at venues across the town during the week in the run-up to the main event. Yvonne added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Usually,

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News A prayer tree, where visitors could write thoughts and messages, was among the 60 trees at St John’s Church

Thousands visit town’s second More than 2,000 people visited a Keynsham church to see 60 Christmas trees decorated by community groups, schools, charities and more. The second Keynsham Christmas Tree Festival, held at St John’s Church in the High Street from December 6 to 8, welcomed around 400 more visitors than last year’s debut event. The aisles of the church were lined with trees each sponsored and decorated by a local group, with many

taking the opportunity to reveal more about their activities with the items they put on their trees. Visitors were also treated to performances from musicians and carols from the choir, while supporters of the event sold refreshments and Christmas crafts. One of the organisers, Ruth Hutchings, said: “All the community groups were very pleased with the interest in what they do and there were many very complimentary comments from

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There were performances throughout the weekend and decorations ranging from the traditional to the unusual

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visitors about the high standard of the decorations which were all so individual and interesting. “Although admission was free, we invited donations from visitors and sold Christmas crafts and refreshments, resulting in a profit of well over £2,000 to be split between the Keynsham Foodbank and St John's Church.” The Christmas Tree Festival will now be held every other year and is due to return in 2015.

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Fun runners Hundreds of festive fun runners have raised a staggering £10,000 for charity with more still to come following the first ever Saltford Santa Dash in December. Five hundred people dressed in Santa suits and 200 youngsters dressed as elves took part in fun runs on December 8 to help raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Following the elves’ one-mile run and a Jazzercise warm-up, participants lined up for the five-mile dash around the streets of Saltford and Keynsham, with paralympic sprint runner Ben Rushgrove starting the race. Mr Rushgrove said: “It’s great to see everyone out enjoying sport – both adults and children. And as well as getting everyone out, it’s also raising money for a great cause – what's not to like?" The Santa Dash was won by Jacob Hayes in the men’s section, Liz Sanigar in the women’s section and Sean Rice in the 12-16 section. In the Elves’ Race Miriam Woodbridge won the girls’ section with Oliver Tan-

niver winning the boys’. Santa Dash organiser Roger Spooner said: “The day could not have been better, with the marvellous support from many local companies, the spectators cheerfully encouraging all the runners and runners enjoying the spectacle of another 499 Santas just the same as themselves running for our charity CRY.” The money raised in memory of local teenager Jack Boulton will also pay for a defibrillator for Saltford Sports Ground. Mr Spooner added: “I am told our Facebook page received over 3,000 hits in the 24 hours after the race. Through high public Photo: Andrew Padfield

On their marks – the elves wait for the start of the race

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demand my committee and I have already decided to arrange another Saltford Santa Dash next year, so watch the press for an announcement. “My dream of the sight of 500 people dressed as Santas running along the lanes twixt Saltford and Keynsham really did come true and it was even more astounding than I expected. Thanks to every one involved for the dedication and hard work and time they all gave, but especially the local community for taking it to their hearts.”

Paralympic medallist Ben Rushgrove joins in the warm-up ahead of the Saltford Santa Dash Photo: Andrew Padfield

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Green belt is a valued buffer Residents in Saltford and East Keynsham will be absolutely appalled to learn that a developer is trying to press B&NES Council to allow it to build up to 800 new homes on green-belt land between Keynsham and Saltford. The stretch of green belt which runs from Hicks Gate all the way to Bath along the “A4 corridor” is there to provide a safety buffer preventing our communities from being submerged into one large “Bristol-Bath” conurbation. Residents value the open countryside which maintains the separateness of our distinct local communities, and local Conservatives will continue to fight

to stop this merger from ever happening. Earlier this year we successfully prevented B&NES from earmarking green belt around Saltford for anything up to 5,000 houses, so to see a developer still proposing to build 800 in the same area defies belief. Putting aside the need to protect our green belt, the local area simply does not have the infrastructure to cope with such large-scale development. The A4 is already at capacity and the council has shown little willingness to find ways of addressing this. Fortunately, the final decision on this does not rest with some developer with pound signs flashing in their eyes. Unlike the situation under the previous government, the Coalition Government has handed decisionmaking over development back to local councils. This means that, so long as the housing numbers are based on evidence of local need, B&NES gets to decide the scale and location of new development, and if or where there should be any alterations to the green-belt boundary. The council is already well aware of our firm position with

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk regards to protecting Keynsham and Saltford’s green belt, and we will continue to fight on behalf of local residents to protect this valued asset. Cllr Mathew Blankley (Cons, Saltford); Cllr Francine Haeberling (Cons, Saltford); Cllr Marie Longstaff (Cons, Keynsham East); Cllr Bryan Organ (Cons, Keynsham East)

Looking for my old school pals This is a “where are you now?”

query regarding the 1940s. I came from Bristol when the Blitzes started, to live in Saltford. I went to the village school (the “old” Church of England school, beside the church in the High Street) from 1942-46. The school consisted then of three classrooms, the head teacher was Miss Martin and Miss Goddard had the infants. My name was Jackie Phillips and I was living in Ship House at the bottom of Saltford Hill, opposite the railway station. I would be so pleased to hear news from any of your readers

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who were at school with me, especially Judy Baker, Hilda Durston, Betty Lavington and several others whose faces I remember but whose names escape me. Would you print my letter as a “long shot” for tracing any others who roamed the earth at that time and may remember me and those far-off days? Jackie Smith 78 years old and still counting! jackiewordsmith@gmail.com 01803 313387

Why does road need new limit? I have lived at Burnett for some 48 years and have used the Wellsway for all of these years. I question why they have now put in a 20mph limit. This must be causing more trouble with pollution due to the volume of traffic. There is a pavement on both sides of the road, I cannot recall there being any accidents here regarding pedestrians, so why this limit is here beats me. Please can someone come up with an answer? D Woodham

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Nativity shows’ little stars

Pupils from Chandag Junior School perform their Christmas carol concert at St John’s Church, Keynsham

Children from Here We Grow Saltford Community Pre-School dressed up for their Christmas concert – the youngsters even performed a carol in French

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This month, we are featuring an article on the serious issue of bullying and a poem by members of Time Out’s Task Force.

Silence is deadly, be a survivor By Amie Gammon Bullying is a serious matter that happens all around the world and in so many different ways. It’s a repeated behavior which is intended to hurt someone emotionally, mentally or physically, and is often aimed at certain people because of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or any other aspect such as appearance or disability. This seriously affects someone’s life and the results could be fatal if not recognised at its earliest. I would like to share a story of how I witnessed a friend be cyber-bullied on a social network. These people were writing things like “you’re worthless” and much, much worse. This was a daily occurrence which made her feel insecure, caused sleepless nights and a lot of unnecessary tears were shed. When I found out about the situation it was dealt with by deleting her account but then I was faced with the question “just how long has she been dealing with this silently on her own?” It took some time after to reassure her that these people were mindless bullies and they were just getting a kick out of writing it at the time – they didn’t even know who she was. Research I have done has

led me to discover there have been several teenage suicides in the last year all linked to cyber-bullying. All of these teenagers suffered in silence, please be a survivor. If you’re a witness to a bully in action, please try to stop it before it’s too late. Asking for help is a really brave and positive thing, but some people are just too scared to. You are not alone, the organisations below offer support pages and contacts for all things related to bullying. Go on www.bathnes.gov. uk and go into the A-Z and click B for Bullying for useful help and advice or visit www. getconnected.org.uk/bullying or www.kidscape.org.uk.

At Time Out By Iona Tredget and Millie Harris These are some views on our Keynsham That the youth at Time Out did discuss We say that we need more activities So that we have more of a buzz. We love to play pool and make music And cook food, like a good turkey roast But most of us aren’t that experienced So we often end up with burnt toast.

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Youth and education

Pupils explore Oliver’s world Year 8 pupils from Broadlands Academy were treated to a matinee performance of Oliver – with a twist. Unlike the popular musical version of the show, first year BTEC Acting students aimed to invite their audience into the dark world of Victorian London to tell the famous tale in their Christmas show. The Bumbles, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sikes and the Dodger all joined Oliver on stage at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College. The publicity photos here were also given an old-fashioned feel, shot in sepia and black and white. Teacher/producer Rachel Crosbie said: “The first year BTEC Acting students have been working extremely hard on this, their first full-length production

and all the students have also taken on roles behind the scenes to support the production, showing a high level of commitment and energy to this project.”

Keynsham Town Council Youth Service Time Out Drop-In Centre, 1-2 River Terrace, Temple Street, Keynsham Call Mark Willcox on 0117 986 8683 or email youthworker@keynsham-tc.gov.uk Open drop-in sessions: Mondays and Thursdays, 7-9.30pm. Project nights: Wednesdays, 7-9pm.

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Pupils improve cycling skills Pupils at Chandag Junior School saddled up to learn some new cycling skills as part of a project to get more people in B&NES using their bikes. The playground was transformed into a special course by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s cycling development officer Jim Imeson, complete with a ramp and some challenging corners to help the youngsters improve their bike handling. The session was held as part of the council’s Go By Bike initiative to encourage more cycling and was attended by children from different age groups as part of the school’s Golden Time reward scheme. Mr Imeson said he began working with schools in B&NES in 2009, when just five per cent of pupils surveyed said they cycled to school at least once a week. There has been a dramatic change since then with 33 per

cent of pupils saying they regularly cycle or scoot to school. He said: “I am very lucky to have such a great job and work with such a proactive group of schools. 2014 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for cycling ever in Bath and North East Somerset with more and more people cycling and some

extremely exciting events taking place in the upcoming year. “I have definitely noticed more bikes at schools as lots of families are deciding to cycle to school and also go on leisure rides in the holidays or weekends using amazing traffic-free routes such as The Two Tunnels and Bristol-Bath Railway Path. This

can only be good news for local communities as cycling helps keep our children fit and healthy as well as reducing congestion and improving the environment.” Go By Bike cycling sessions are regularly held at the Odd Down cycling circuit, with more information available at www. bathnes.gov.uk.gobybike.

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Fundraising down to a tea! Children with special needs from Keynsham will soon be learning vital skills to help them find work in the future. Three Ways School in Bath, which has several youngsters from Keynsham on its roll, is launching its Teacup Appeal to raise funds for a bold new project to give school leavers training and confidence. The Special Needs Academy in Odd Down, Bath, is building a new Workskills Centre where young people can do real work, learn skills, and gain experience and accredited qualifications. Organisers are urging supporters and businesses to buy a “virtual” teacup as a donation, which will be displayed at the new centre. The Workskills Centre includes a fully accessible café, shop and meeting place at the heart of Three Ways School. It will welcome staff, parents

Fundraising for Three Ways School’s Teacup Appeal and the whole community in a bright and inspiring space. Three Ways head teacher Julie Dyer said: “Young people who could help support themselves and contribute to the economy need to gain skills and, even more importantly, confidence ready for working in our local economy. That’s the

thinking behind this project. “We receive government funding for core curriculum teaching, but that doesn’t cover ambitious extra projects like this. We won’t let that stand in our way of giving our students access to the world of work – a chance they deserve every bit as much as any other school leaver.”

“We have planning permission in place until May 2014 and at least £300,000 to raise by then, and every little helps. Companies, community groups and individuals wanting to help can see more details at www.threeways.co.uk/teacup and every supporter will have a virtual teacup on display in the finished Workskills Centre.” Readers can buy their virtual teacup online at www.justgiving. com/ThreeWaysTeaCupAppeal. You can also donate by texting CUPT80 with the amount you wish to donate (up to £10) to 70070. The appeal is on Facebook www.facebook.com/ TeacupAppeal and on Twitter @ TeacupAppeal

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News Residents urged to check maps Keynsham and Saltford residents worried about surface water flooding will be able to use new maps published by the Environment Agency to assess their risk. Surface water flooding occurs when intense rainfall overwhelms drainage systems The new flood maps, published in December, reveal that the estimated 3.8 million properties at risk of surface water flooding has now dropped to around 3 million. A further 2.4 million properties are at risk of flooding from rivers and sea, says the agency. Chief executive of the Environment Agency, Dr Paul Leinster, said: “With one in six homes in England at risk of flooding we urge people to check if they are at risk, and sign up to free river and coastal flood warnings, by visiting the Environment Agency website.” Visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood to view the maps.

PC is among officers honoured for rescue A police dog handler based in Keynsham was among officers and members of the public honoured for their bravery and dedication at a recent ceremony. PC Phil Huggett was one of five officers recognised after rescuing a man from the River Avon in Bath after he fell in during one very cold night last month. The officers responded when a taxi driver in the city reported he had been assaulted by a passenger, who had then run away. Insp Brian Brady, PC Phil Hugget, PC Paul Sheppard, PC Will Stephens and PC Rob Turner were focusing their search on a small industrial area when they heard a splash, and realised someone had run straight into the river. Forcing their way through the

undergrowth and anchoring each other to help reach the man, the group lowered a rope and pulled him to safety before taking him to hospital. The group were presented with a Royal Humane Society Award by Chief Constable Nick Gargan and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens on December 12. Nick Gargan said: “Events like this really bring home the risks our staff take day in, day out, to keep people safe. “I feel incredibly proud of them and hope members of the community are reassured that they are there when we need them.” Among those receiving awards on the day were a 13-year-old schoolgirl whose bravery helped see a burglar jailed and the team of detectives

responsible for the three-year complex investigation that saw fraudster James McCormick sentenced for selling novelty “golf ball finders” as explosives detectors. PCC Sue Mountstevens said: "A number of the people who will collect awards today have rescued highly emotional people in the most dangerous circumstances, which takes great skill and courage. “For many, because of the sensitive nature of a lot of these cases, the public never even know they happen.”

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News in brief Meet your MP at surgeries MP Jacob Rees-Mogg will be holding surgeries for constituents throughout January and February on the following dates: January – Friday 10th, 6pm, Paulton; Saturday 18, 2.30pm, Saltford. February – Saturday 1, 3pm, Midsomer Norton; Saturday 8, 3pm, Radstock; Friday 14, 5pm, Bathampton; Saturday 22, 3pm, Timsbury. Call 0117 987 2313 or email jacob.reesmogg.mp@parliament. uk to make an appointment.

Have a say on advice services People are being urged to have their say on the future of advice services in Bath and North East Somerset following the decision to pause plans for a shake-up. The council has proposed to provide a “targeted” advice service with funding of £182,000.

It currently gives funding of £408,000 to Citizens Advice Bureau B&NES, which has a branch in Keynsham, to provide a universal service to all. This led to protests from CAB B&NES and a petition signed by thousands of residents, sparking a full council debate on the proposals. Consultation on the plans will run until January 24 and people can respond online at www.bathnes.gov.uk/AandIstrategysurvey. Councillor Simon Allen, Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, said, “Over recent years there have been a range of changes in both the type of advice available and the amount of money available from central Government at our disposal to fund adult social services. This strategy reflects those changes and makes clear that our priority must be the most vulnerable people in society. “We are also setting out what the public should expect from our advice and information services.” The Cabinet will agree the strategy in February 2014.

Dancers deliver for examinations Pupils from the Keyford Dancing School all did very well in examinations and medal tests in modern jazz, tap and national dancing on December 8. Pictured above are 16 grade 1 pupils who all gained Distinction or Honours for their Russian dance. The school will be holding an open session in the River Suite, on Saturday, January 11, as part of Keynsham Leisure Centre’s open day, when adult tappers, jazz and street dancers will be performing and encour-

aging anyone to come in and have a go. The Keyford Dancing School is also running an open week from February 17 when children can attend different classes, as long as they are of the appropriate age group, and bring a friend along with them. Classes include ballet and tap, modern jazz, acrobatic dancing and street dance. Call 01761 452073 for details of venues in Keynsham and Saltford and times and standards of classes.

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News in brief Become a blood Staff give toys to staff in Keynsham have donor in 2014 Sirona helped ensure that families using

The group out on their bikes ahead of this year’s charity ride to Paris A team from Keynsham’s Polar Bear Windows will be pedalling their way to Paris later this year to raise money for St Peter’s Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support. Mark and Julia Price and Jenny and Pete Godwin will ride from London to the heart of Paris in May over four days. The group have already

begun collecting donations, with a fundraiser at Bitton Recreation Club in November bringing in more than £1,000. Support has come in many forms, including this cake made by Judy Parker to donate on the night. The group are planning more fundraising events in future – keep up to date at www.facebook. com/PolarBearWindowsLtd.

Keynsham and Saltford residents can help boost blood stocks into the new year following the busy holiday period. The NHS Blood and Transplant Service says Christmas and new year is traditionally a challenging time, with donating blood slipping off people’s to-do lists in the rush to get ready for the festivities. Residents can help replenish stocks when donor sessions are held in St John’s Church Hall on January 17 and 29 and at Saltford Hall on January 30. People can walk in or make appointments. Jon Latham, assistant director of marketing at NHSBT said: “This is an extremely challenging time of year for us as we need to make sure that hospitals are supplied with the blood and platelets they need to treat patients.” Find out more about becoming a donor and other sessions at www.blood.co.uk.

foodbanks in the area had something extra this Christmas. School nurses from the healthcare provider collected toys from colleagues and donated them to local foodbanks to hand out as gifts. Janet Padbury, school nursing administrator for Sirona, said: “In years past school nurses have

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News in brief local foodbanks been given toys to hand out to children who might otherwise not have a Christmas gift. A chance conversation sparked an idea that this past tradition could be revived. We have had many new toys and some second-hand donations which are in excellent condition. We have been given puzzles and books, train sets and construction toys, dolls and family games.”

Generations to unite on project A group aiming to create a better connected, healthier community in Keynsham has brought different generations together to create a film as part of its latest project. Keynsham Action Network (KAN) is hoping to put together a documentary featuring conversations between the town’s young people and older residents. Young volunteer Laura Dean took part in the first filming session at Community@67 and the results were screened at the Key Centre at Keynsham Victorian Evening, where the group also had a stall on the High Street. Wellsway School has agreed to take part in the project, to be planned, produced and marketed by the young people and their elders. KAN is also building its social media presence and can be found on Twitter @keynshamaction and at www.facebook.com/KeynshamActionNetwork.

Residents at Curo’s Stirling Way sheltered housing scheme in Keynsham helped fill 119 shoeboxes to send as Christmas gifts to children in Bosnia. The kind-hearted group spent weeks knitting toys, clothes and handbags as well as

donating essential items such as toothbrushes and crayons. The shoebox scheme is part of the Operation Christmas Child project run by Samaritan’s Purse and the Keynsham residents have received a certificate from the charity as a thank you for their work.

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Pirate Pete unveils new book Bristol’s own Pirate Pete has published a new book which he says uncovers unknown aspects of the slave trade and its links to the city and famous local families, including the Frys. Peter Martin, who leads history walks in the area, has teamed up with psychiatrist Dr Isioma Nwokolo to research and produce Bristol Slavers, to tell the story of the role payed by West Country ports in the trade. It involved an international fact-finding mission over 12 years for 72-year-old Peter, from Knowle. He said: “The difference between this book and others written on the subject is that I have solid evidence. “This isn’t hearsay or opinion, I’m not interested in the politics of it; I’m simply laying out the facts. The book has serious foundations and I’m peeling back history to reveal what went on.

Dr Isioma Nwokolo and Peter Martin with their book Bristol Slavers “The book focuses on all the estates in the South West which have slave trade connections. I don’t take no for an answer which has meant I’ve been into houses not explored for slavery artefacts before and people have really bared their souls to me.

“We cover all the famous Bristol families – the Colstons, Smyths, Nelsons, Wills, Goldneys, Frys and Berkeleys to name a few – and look at how their estates fit into everything.” The Frys, he explains, and their burgeoning chocolate busi-

ness which was initially based in central Bristol, relied on the nearby river for water to use in production – and to bring in the raw materials straight from the West Indies plantations of St Lucia. Peter will be launching the book at Plantation Caribbean Bar and Restaurant on Gloucester Road on February 20. Tickets cost £20 and are available by emailing Peter at peterthe pirate@hotmail.com or from Plantation on 0117 9077932 or 07747623788. Peter added: “I am hoping the new book will be a great resource for teachers covering the Slave Trade as well as being of general interest. “We want people to come along to the launch and get involved. It’s going to be a great night full of music and fun and I’m looking forward to showing people our work."

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In Good Health with Anna Casey, pharmacist at Chandag Road Pharmacy After all the over-indulgence during the Christmas period, I thought it would be beneficial to talk about indigestion this month. Indigestion is a pain or discomfort in your stomach or chest, which usually comes on soon after eating or drinking. It is a common problem affecting many people but in most cases it is mild and only occurs occasionally. Indigestion is caused by stomach acid coming into contact with the sensitive, protective lining of the digestive system. The stomach acid breaks down the lining, leading to irritation and inflammation. In most cases it is related to eating, although it can be caused by smoking, drinking alcohol, pregnancy, obesity and certain medication.

If you are suffering from indigestion, you may have symptoms such as feeling full, belching, bloating, nausea and vomiting. In some cases, indigestion symptoms can indicate a more serious underlying health problem. It is important to see your GP if you have any unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, blood in your vomit or stools or if you are over 55 years and are suffering from indigestion symptoms for the first time. Treatment for indigestion will vary depending on what is causing it and how severe the

symptoms are. A few simple changes to your diet and lifestyle may help a great deal with symptoms of indigestion. Losing weight through regular exercise and healthy eating will help if you are overweight and also cutting down on spicy or fatty foods, alcohol and drinks containing caffeine. The chemicals you inhale in cigarette smoke may contribute to your indigestion. If you are interested in giving up smoking in the new year please pop in and have a chat with Emily, our quit smoking advisor. If you are experiencing indigestion symptoms at night, it is best to avoid eating for 3-4 hours before bed as going to bed on a full stomach means there is an increased risk that acid in your stomach will be forced up into your oesophagus while you are lying down. There are many options for

treatment of indigestion which you can get from the pharmacy. Antacids work by neutralising the acid in the stomach; they provide fast relief from symptoms but are short acting. These include products such as Rennie or Gaviscon. Some antacids also include alginates such as Gaviscon Advance. These form a raft that floats on top of the stomach contents and helps prevent acid from escaping back up into the oesophagus. Most of the products are available as both liquid and tablets. As liquid form it will be quicker acting although tablets are more convenient. There are other types of medication available if the antacids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help with your symptoms so it is best to talk to your pharmacist or GP about the options if previous medication you have bought has not helped with your symptoms.

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New Year, New You – Advertising feature

Pledging to make a change in your life?

The new year is a time to reflect on the past year, and to look forward to the year ye ahead with a sense of optimism optimis and positivity. The new year provides the perfect occasion to contemplate what positive changes ch can be made to our live lives or what can be done to help those t around us – whether it’s pledging to lead a more mo healthy existence, exi vowing to redecorate r the home, h spending less le time on social media m sites, or offering of the time to do something for charity. char Keeping up a new K year’s year’ resolution can often prove challenging, depending depending on the th difficulty of the pledge. However, with many How feeling the pressures of everyday press

Making time for ourselves is essential – what will you do in 2014? life, one resolution which we believe is essential is making time to focus on ourselves, as well as friends and family members. Maintaining and building our relationships with others, as well as taking the time to do something beneficial for ourselves is

essential for our own health and well-being. Our New Year, New You feature provides some ideas on how you can treat yourself in the year ahead. We wish you a very wonderful and enjoyable 2014.

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New Year, New You

January, 2014 ADVERTISING FEATURE

Help is at hand to keep new year’s resolutions on track Happy new year and welcome to 2014. Have you made losing weight or stopping smoking your new year’s resolution? If so we can help! Chandag Road Pharmacy now provides a stop smoking service where our advisor Emily can support you with nicotine replacement therapy and advice throughout the quitting process. If you don’t pay for your prescriptions then we can give you nicotine replacement therapies for free, otherwise they are the price of one prescription charge, which is currently £7.85. There is a wide range of nicotine replacement therapy available, including patches, lozenges, gum, mouth sprays, nasal sprays,

Champix tablets and now the strips. Pop in or give us a ring to arrange an appointment and we can set a quit date you are happy with. Chandag Road Pharmacy also provides a weight management service which involves informal one-to-one meetings and will provide you with support and resources to help you reach your target weight. There is a one-off charge of £10 for 12 weeks of appointments. Call in or give us a ring to make an appointment with our weight management advisor. We also provide free diabetes testing and can help you with any health concerns you may have as well as any medication queries, including a full medication review with our pharmacist Anna.

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New Year, New You

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Follow that STAR this winter The season to be jolly and a new year are cause to celebrate for many, but for some people the festivities can be marred by personal circumstance. For someone who has just lost a loved one, had a relationship break-up or is going through a stressful period in their lives for financial or personal reasons, the pressure to “have a good time” can be overwhelming. Dr Katrina Hinkley, from Connect Psychotherapy Practice, outlines four simple ways to make sure that it’s not such a “bleak midwinter”. elf-control – Do not self medicate, and that’s not just popping pills. We can be tempted to drink and eat more than we ought, whether at a party or a family get-together. However, alcohol is not beneficial for your emotions or your well-being, it is a depressant and can leave you feeling worse than you did before. Eating and drinking to excess can leave

as some people, but arrange an event to look forward to. Even if it is only something small, like a winter walk or having a coffee in the new cafe down the road. Though you may not feel like celebrating to the same extent as everyone else, there is no reason to lose sight of the small opportunities to enjoy yourself. outine – The temptation can be to “let yourself go”, but don’t allow your good habits to slip! Maintain your daily customs; do menial tasks, get some exercise (even if it’s chilly outside) and stay on top of work. If you ensure that your routine is unchanged then you will feel more balanced and in control. It will also make the transition into the new year more bearable.

R feelings of guilt; try to enjoy yourself without regretting it, everything in moderation! alk – Keep in contact with the people that you trust. Whether you choose to confide in someone about your worries or simply engage in idle chit-chat with a friend, it’s important to feel that you have

a support network. Although you may feel isolated, there are always people who are there to help.

nticipation – You may not be as enthusiastic about the recent festivities

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New Year, New You

January, 2014 ADVERTISING FEATURE

Time to invest in your skin At Beauty at Serendipity we hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and new year. I’m sure many of you have got a few new year’s resolutions? Lose weight, join the gym, drink less wine... but have any of you got a new year’s resolution for the skin and muscles on your face? Many of us forget about the skin especially on the face. This is hard to believe when so many of us look in the mirror everyday apply our make-up and wipe it off at night. Our skin is extremely important. A very experienced skin therapist/trainer once said we wouldn’t not brush our teeth twice a day. If we have a chipped tooth we can fix this, broken bones can be fixed but our skin once seriously damaged cannot be so easy to fix. So shouldn’t we all take care of the largest organ on our bodies? Skin is a living part of your body that defends

against environmental assaults and extreme temperatures. It helps eliminate toxins from the body. It heals from cuts, abrasions and scratches like a champ. It’s continually renewing and protecting. Simply put, skin

keeps the bad stuff out and the good stuff in. So why do we concentrate more on our hair and nails – two items on your body that aren’t living? It’s time to invest in your skin this new year. A good skincare routine is important and will make a massive impact on your skin and your skin concerns. The three most important steps in your routine are to Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturise. 1. Cleansing – Works by emulsifying dirt and oils that collect on your skin. While this step is critical to skin health, it is important to get a soap-free, and pH-balanced cleanser to protect the skin's natural moisture barrier. It's the ultimate start to your healthy skin regimen. 2. Exfoliate – The human skin produces about one million skin

cells every 40 minutes! As skin cells are produced from the deepest layer and move towards the surface, older cells harden, lose moisture, and detach from skin. This process is called desquamation. As we age this process slows but through exfoliation, dulling skin cells are effectively removed and newer cells are revealed for a fresher, healthier appearance. 3. Moisturise – This is a product that is misunderstood. A lot of people think that if they have oily skin they don’t need to moisturise. But there is a moisturiser for every skin condition. It can help keep skin soft and smooth, can help regulate excessive oiliness or dryness, and even help protect against environmental assaults that trigger sensitivity, premature aging and skin damage. Monthly facials will also help improve your skin tone and appearance, as well as being very relaxing for you. There are many types of facials. There are even facials out there that help muscles. We have just launched our new CACI treatment. CACI is a non-surgical facelift perfect for people concerned about aging. CACI is medical-based and was specifically designed for people who have suffered strokes and Bell’s palsy. This treatment will lift, tone, tighten and re-educate the muscles while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment is a workout for your facial muscles. So why not make your new year’s resolution about you and your skin.

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‘Hub for fitness’ is going from strength to strength Wellsway Sport Centre has become a thriving hub of sport and fitness for Keynsham and its surrounding areas since opening in early 2013. New for 2014, we can announce daytime use of the Fitness Suite as we extend our hours. Our class programme keeps going from strength to strength, with positive feedback from our customers about the range of classes, quality of equipment and enthusiasm of the instructors. In the Fitness Suite our customers are able to enjoy a unique blend of exciting ways to stay fit and active. We offer personalised guidance from experienced trainers to support a variety of goals and develop your programme to include a range of quality equipment in our fitness,

toning, and strength areas. In 2014 we will be supporting even more members of the community by offering increased opening hours giving you more flexible training options. We will now be open on weekdays from 6.45am through until 10pm as well as 8am-6pm Saturday and 8am-8pm Sundays. Join in January and get the remainder of the month for free! Subject only to your £10 joining fee. Come in to see us and take a look around.

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January, 2014 ADVERTISING FEATURE

I’m in control of my health Helen Close before and after

My weight gain started around six years ago when I lost my father-in-law who I was very close to. My life was upside down and we decided to move house, which was a stressful time. I started to fall ill and I had a number of symptoms, headaches, nausea loss of vision. I had a brain scan which confirmed the illness to be Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH). I was given a new consultant who specialised in IIH. He told me to lose 10 per cent of my body weight – at this point I was at my heaviest. I went home and started a number of diets but they did not work for me – I was confused and there was no structure for a healthy balance of food. I was in a bad place healthwise and did not know what to do. I remembered seeing the Slimming World sign outside

the Keynsham Baptist Church on a Thursday so I went along and joined the group. As from March 4, 2010, my life changed and I am now the healthiest I have been for years. I have lost more than 10 per cent of my body weight thanks to Slimming World’s Food Optimising Plan and Body Magic. I am now in control of my illness rather than it controlling me. Slimming World is now part of my life and has helped me to control my condition. I feel fitter, healthier and alive again and with the Slimming World group every week my journey is enjoyable and I know my consultant is there whenever I need help or I am struggling. I am a happier person now and when my husband and children see me happy the world is a better place for everybody who watched me suffer for years. Helen Close

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Legal matters with Kimberley Bailey, for Woolley & Co, Solicitors family law specialists So you survived the festive season then? May I wish you a prosperous and happy new year for 2014. Both those words are key: happy and prosperous, that is. Everyone has the right to be happy and be in a fulfilling relationship. The irony is that as we look forward to an exciting new year, full of happiness, it is one of the busiest times for family lawyers as more couples seek legal advice about divorce in the weeks after new year. There are some couples out there for whom Christmas, and all the stresses that unfortunately come with it, is the final straw. Once the party has finished and the hangover worn off, thoughts are focused on a new start for the new year and that itself starts with an appointment with a family so-

“There is a whole array of help out there for people struggling with their relationship” licitor. The thing is, a new start could so easily be a new approach to a relationship, making a renewed effort to make it work or being honest and seeking help in your relationship if it is needed. Resorting to a legal resolution in early January is not the only way of seeking a new start. Counselling could help many couples in this situation and give them a real chance of saving their marriage rather than throwing in the towel. I have often said that family lawyers are more than just legal advisors and this is an area where we can demonstrate that – by pointing couples in crisis

at people who might be able to help them. Of course, it would be unrealistic and overly idealistic to think that all relationships can be “fixed” in this way. Relationships falter for many reasons and often the best solution for all concerned is for the couple to go their separate ways. In these situations, family lawyers can help guide through the legal process of ending a marriage and in settling arrangements for the road ahead. And whereas, in some instances, we may be able to give encouragement to struggling couples and suggest counselling may help, conversely we may be able to help others

recognise that things are over. It is not our job to interfere or pretend to know the nature of the couple, but we can read signs and, again, point people to the right counsel. There is a whole array of help out there for people struggling with their relationship. But if divorce is inevitable then take advice from an experienced family lawyer, rather than your friends and family. Arming yourself with the facts about separation and divorce will mean you’ll make better decisions and may end up happier and more prosperous.  For a free half-hour telephone consultation contact KimberleyBailey, Family Law solicitor, on 0845 680 1541 or 0744 622 7046 or email kimberley. bailey@family-lawfirm.co.uk.

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News Chamber of Commerce with chairman Lynn Young At our December meeting, we had an update from the Town Team whose latest project is working on posters with the Art Action Group to be put up throughout Keynsham with Post-It notes to give Keynsham residents the chance to express what they like about Keynsham. The corridors and walls will be decorated with free-standing artwork rather than having to get permission from landlords. The sidewalks by Bath Hill will be made more colourful in a community artwork project which will showcase artwork from schools and local artists. The timepiece will be the main project and sketches will be in Pomegranate for a week towards the end of April to allow for public feedback. We also discussed plans for the Food Festival 2014. It

is proposed to have a fruit and vegetable show in a separate marquee during the festival. It is hoped that initially entrants can be encouraged to take part in the show during the Scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plant sale in the spring. Following a request from Sara Dixon, the Stronger Communities co-ordinator for Keynsham & Chew Valley, I will be representing the Chamber on the Keynsham Community Focus Group, which provides an advisory role to Bath & North East Somerset Council, offering comment and feedback on a range of topics and issues relating to physical developments and improvements in Keynsham. The next meeting will be held on January 6 at 6pm at the Old Manor House Hotel, Bristol Road. We hope to see you in 2014.

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Creating a logo with Nick Leonard of NIKL Designs Whether you’re launching a new enterprise or refreshing the brand of a long-running business, planning a new logo is no easy task. The desire will always be to create something unique and meaningful which completely “sells” your business, but with the rising importance of internet presence it can be difficult to avoid blurring the lines between logo, header, banner and profile picture. Here are just a few things to consider when planning your logo:  Remember that a logo is a symbol or icon that provides instant recognition of your brand, service or products. It doesn’t necessarily need to contain the business, service or product name. If you do use

wording don’t be afraid to try experimenting with variations on the theme to allow your logo to fit different sized spaces such as web, social media and print.  Do some research; check out the competition, see what logo types are used in the same field, which colours work and what icons or symbols should be avoided due to being too obvious or cliché.  Think about your target audience – what will appeal to them, what would they consider appropriate?  Above all, try and keep it clean and simple. Happy new year from NIKL Designs!  See NIKL Designs advert on Page 21

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Creativity and good company Making and Creating in Keynsham: Maggie Moo Sewing Workshop

The finished products at Maggie Moo’s Sewing Workshop

January, 2014

A morning spent sewing and creating a cushion proved incredibly relaxing and I came away with a real buzz of having learnt (or re-learnt) the basics of sewing, writes Catherine Dhanjal. I attended one of Maggie Moo’s sewing classes in Keynsham in company with three other ladies. The others all brought their own machines, from a beautiful 1950s model to modern-day bells and whistles machines. I was able to use Amanda’s machine, not yet having one of my own. We all brought along our own choice of material and under Amanda’s expert instruction were taken from the basics of threading our machines to being let loose on sample swatches to practise sewing in straight lines and circles. After a break for coffee and delicious homemade cake we were off again and onto the more complex: making our own cushion covers. First we ironed them, measured out our material under Amanda’s watchful eye and following a guidance sheet. We then cut the pieces out (Amanda’s advice: measure three times, cut once!) and hemmed the envelope parts and zig-zagged all raw edges to make sure they didn’t run. For people like me, who hadn’t machine

sewn since school 20 years ago, Amanda was on hand to help me navigate round the corners and to make sure I did an extra back and forth at the start and finish, to secure the stitches. Then came the exciting part, sewing the three parts of the cushion together. Here was where we found the truth in Amanda’s “measure three times, cut once” advice as one of our group hadn’t cut her material quite square. However, Amanda was able to rectify the situation so that her cushion was as perfect as the others. At the end we all felt exhilarated, creative and raring for more. We’re now planning to go back for another course, with vintage apron making next on the agenda. Ideal for those who haven’t sewn before or are a little rusty and want to get their hand back in, or anyone with some basic skills who’d like to focus on a project. You’ll pass a morning in convivial company, create a finished product yourself and only pay £25. I’d highly recommend a Maggie Moo workshop and am also thinking not just of myself but that they’d make ideal birthday presents for friends! A range of workshops will be available in 2014. Maggie Moo Tel: 07946 449992 www.facebook.com/pages/ MaggieMooUK http://folksy.com/shops/ MaggieMoo

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Profile: Allen Richards and Emily Waugh of A and E Ceramics Allen and I are ceramic artists who trained at Wolverhampton University to a Masters level in Design and Applied Arts. We both graduated with distinctions over the summer and have recently returned to my home town of Keynsham to continue our research into unique glazes and to develop our business together. We work on joint ventures as well as creating work separately. We produce a variety of pieces, primarily in porcelain, ranging from large scale sculptures

to beautiful but practical home wares to ornamental items. My main inspiration comes from Japanese culture and Zen Buddhist principles. I was lucky enough to spend two months working with a Japanese potter in Tokoname and this taught me a great deal about traditional Japanese techniques. Allen is heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau period and by the architecture in medieval cathedrals. In 2011 his work led him to win the Ibstock Award for Architectural Ceramics. More information and examples of our work can be found at www.allenrichardsceramicarts. com and www.emilyroseinspired. com. Any inquiries, whether about a commission or about hosting a workshop or talk, please send us an email at a_ and_e_ceramics@outlook.com.

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Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group

Bees to Brazil Forty members and friends of the Avon Wildlife Trust attended a Members Evening on Friday, December 13, in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. We started with “sightings” – one member watched a sparrowhawk catching a pigeon in her garden, and eating it over three days, another had seen a water rail in Keynsham Park. Our first member speaker showed us close up pictures of exotic animals, butterflies and insects that she had seen on her expedition to Brazil. These included crocodiles and a jaguar. The chairman, Dave Sage, did a resume of the field outings we had done in 2013, he showed pictures of members studying lichens on the Bristol Downs, searching for water voles in Portbury Wharf, and an evening walk at Folly Farm where members of the Green Team

from Wellsway School found puff balls in the woods. The third member showed wildlife in her garden in Keynsham and wowed us all with pictures of foxes, deer, badgers and hedgehogs, ducks and their ducklings, squirrels, and many birds including woodpeckers, nesting blue tits, and thrushes. At the society’s next meeting on Friday, January 10, the important subject of “Pollinator Power” will be discussed by the speaker Ray Barnett, the collections manager at Bristol Museum. This is a relevant subject which affects us all because of the shortage of bees, caused by disease. The meeting takes place at the Baptist Church Hall, Keynsham, at 7.30pm. Entrance £2.50 with refreshments and a bookstall. Visitors are welcome.

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Serves: 4 Takes 45 minutes

Ingredients 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 3 celery sticks, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm lengths 2 carrots, peeled and diced 400g can chopped tomatoes 900ml vegetable stock 60g dried soup pasta 4009 can mixed beans, drained and rinsed 4 tbsp chopped fresh Flat-leaf parsley Salt and freshly ground Black pepper

1. Place the onions, garlic, celery, carrots, tomatoes and stock in a large pan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 2. Stir in the pasta and cook for a further 8-10 minutes or until just tender. 3. Add the beans and heat through. 4. Stir in the parsley, season to taste and serve. This soup is also delicious served cold on a hot summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. The flavour improves if you make it a day or two ahead and store it in the fridge. ď Ź This healthy, warming soup is courtesy of Slimming World. Your local Slimming World consultant in Keynsham is Ann. See her advertisement on page 27 for group details.

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Pen to Paper with Keynsham Creative Writers We are regularly featuring a piece of writing from Keynsham’s own Creative Writers. The group meets at Keynsham Library on the second and fourth Monday of the month and new members are always welcome. Enter, if you will, a garishly lit, musac-infused space to join a loud crush of ill-assorted hungry consumers getting ready to “chow down” on some seriously unhealthy fare. Actually, I expect, like myself, you’d prefer not to. But sometimes needs must and an empty stomach prompts a foray into foreign territory. I was a little taken aback by overheard orders from the entwined couple ahead of me. He was a somewhat pneumatic young man with more than a VPL (his whole underwear was on show…and they weren’t lovely crisp white Calvin Kleins), no discernible neck and a rather Neanderthal expression. Let’s call him “Ug” for ease of reference. She was a dopey-looking blonde wisp with that strange fashion of shorts

worn over tights. I think her single brain cell was struggling to bounce around her empty cranium. “I’ll have a suicide burger with a side of frings and a Neapolitan shake,” grunted Ug. After some careful consideration (and what seemed enough time for Rome to be rebuilt), Barbie piped up, “and I’ll have a zebra mocha with a MC 10.35” (I suspect her brain cell then collapsed, exhausted by this monumental decision-making process). Perplexed, I scanned the brightly-lit menu screens. No, not a mention of any of those

items. Even the be-spotted youth behind the counter looked bemused. Was I in some sort of alternative universe? No. It seems there is such a thing as a secret menu, well, more of a not-so-secret menu really. The fast food chains appear to be operating on a “have it your way” basis. And people are getting ever more inventive. Some franchises have yet to officially endorse these menus, whereas others actively encourage them. Terms such as “animal style” (I shudder to think what that means!) and “flying Dutchman” (the mind positively boggles) seem to be universally recognised by staff and customers in the States so it is only a matter of time, probably a short time, before our shores are similarly besieged. Internet chatter and reality

food programmes clearly have a lot to answer for. I’m all for something different, but I do wonder whether this sort of “heart attack on a tray” consumption is the sort of different we should be encouraging. I guess part of the allure is being “in the know”. That’s me out of the loop then. I don’t know my Biscotti Frappuccino from my Dirty Chai. Frankly, I don’t care to. Maybe I’m getting old, but something different is losing its appeal. When my turn in the seemingly endless queue came, having lost my appetite, my request was simple: “Coffee please.” “And how would you like that? Small, regular, large (bucket size), drink in or to go?...” “Aaagh!!” Sarah Fox

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In the Garden The months of December and January don’t seem to add up to much in the garden. Very low levels of light, grey, low clouds and cold northerly winds. So what do we do – sit inside and peruse seed and plant catalogues? Not me because we do very little seed planting. It is tidy-up time. All those terracotta and plastic saucers and pots need a good wash and clean ready for the spring. Summer plants in pots need moving into some sort of shelter to protect the roots from frost. I usually cover our rhubarb with old leaves, but I read that rhubarb likes to have frost on the roots. So there is a job digging up two crowns and upending them. All the garden furniture has been moved into a shed that has been cleared, so protective treatments can be applied in relative comfort. I have been thinking out a plan for January and February to make sure I am ready for trimming and cutting back shrubs that have put on a bit of weight. Hopefully the weather will be in agreement with this plan. I want to apply preservative to our fence, which is looking a bit washed out and is dry at the moment. It does have plants along and near to it so some care will be needed when applying. And what about the winter wash for the top fruits? Don’t spray if it has been raining, going to rain, be frosty, windy, foggy or anything else. So that is about two days in the next two months! Who said that there is nothing to do? Although we are in the middle of winter try not to forget those plants which give us colour in January and February. Give them some food and

nourishment to help them survive and flourish. Camelia, snowdrops, crocus, hellebores and viburnum “Bodnantense” among others. Speaking of hellebores, look out for the new shoots just appearing, and when they are evident cut away all the last year’s leaves and the shoots should come along nicely. Quite astonishly we still have some geraniums in blossom in an outside tub. They look as if they are enjoying themselves and proving us quite incorrect to think of them as a summer flower. No doubt having written this, they will succumb to some extravagent weather and that will be the last of the colour.

On the Plot This is a quiet time for gardeners as there is little to do on the plot and the weather and ground conditions are other limiting factors. I have dug most of the available area on my plot and I continue to crop what is available, including carrot, sprouts, cabbage, celeriac, parsnip,

swede and I have still got leeks and purple sprouting to see me through the latter part of winter. The process of clearing and digging will continue over the coming weeks. So now is a good time to stay indoors and sort out your seeds for next year. I mentioned in the last article that seeds can be kept for more than one year. However, there are some risks, in particular storage, so they must be kept dry and free from frost but beware the germination success rate may well reduce with time. As always there are some exceptions and for some reason parsnip seeds are the worst and don’t keep for more than a year, but others will so don’t throw them away. Perhaps it doesn’t come as a surprise but seed suppliers rarely offer keeping advice on the packets but most print a use-by date and when the seeds were produced. These are helpful guidelines but can be challenged if you are prepared to take a small risk. In addition, the contents of seed packets often contain enough seeds for

multiple sowings. Most seeds store for at least two years and some for longer so here are some guidelines for the most commonly grown vegetables:  Swede, turnip, cabbage, cauliflower and sprouts 2-3 years  Spinach, sweetcorn, onions, beetroot, beans and peas 2 years  Tomatoes, lettuce and leeks 3 years  Radish, carrots, celery and kale 4 years  Marrow and cucumber up to 6 years Consistent germination has always proved a bit of a mystery to me as some years there is success and others total failure for no obvious reason. The “when to sow” guidelines on the seed packets are helpful but trust to your judgement as well. For example, last March was untypically cold yet theoretically it is one of the busier months for sowing. If there is no protection and the ground is wet or cold delay sowing and the crops will catch up. Looking to the month of January, then 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 outdoors in April. I look forward to offering more advice in 2014.

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Saltford Ladies Gardening Club meet at Saltford Hall (Wansdyck Room) at 10am. The speaker will be Mr C Cudlipp on the subject of A to Z of Flowers. £2 incl. refreshments, new members welcome call Debbie on 01225 872450.

January 8 Keynsham Photographic Society have a recorded lecture. “With Landscape in Mind” – Joe Cornish. Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 7.30pm.

January 10 Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. “Pollinator Power” by Ray Barnett. 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, children £1. Refreshments, bring and buy book stall.

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male carers and their babies and pre-school children meeting in the Church Hall from 1011.30am. Bacon butties and coffee will be available for grown-ups and refreshments, toys and craft activities for younger members. £2 per family. Contact John Wilkinson on johnandbeccyw@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild, 9.45-11.45am, Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. Our guest speaker at this meeting will be Mr O Cole and the subject is “The Serenaders”. As usual, we expect City of Bath Heraldic Society will the speaker to be very interesting host a talk on Arcadian Heraldry by Michael Messer, at Manvers and informative. Street Baptist Church Hall at 2.30pm. Entry £3. January 18 Furniture Sale in Keynsham, at the old MOD building (next to the January 20 Keynsham & Saltford Local Recycling Centre), from 10am to History Society. Illustrated talk noon. by Aidan Dodson, on “Amelia Edwards of Westbury-on-Trym, Who Let the Dads Out. St John’s 1831-92, A Thousand Miles Up Church is holding a monthly the Nile and Beyond”, at The toddlers session specifically for Key Centre, Victoria Methodist dads, stepdads, grandads and Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham, 7.30pm Visitors welcome, £2.50.

January 29 Fry Club Panto presents Babes In The Wood at Broadlands Academy from Wednesday, January 29, to Sunday, February 2. Evening performances at 7.15pm, matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2.15pm. Adults £7, children and pensioners £6, family ticket (two adults, two children under-16) £20. See the order form and advertisement on Page 34.

Coming up in February February 14 Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. “Wildlife on my Doorstep” by Philip Mugridge, ARPS, 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, children £1. Refreshments, bring and buy book stall.

February 17 Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society. Talk by Bob Porton on Keynsham Talking Newspaper, at The Key Centre,

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Victoria Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham 7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £2.50.

What’s on in Keynsham on a regular basis Passionate about local libraries, communities and history? Why not join the Friends of Saltford Library? The group organises author visits, coffee mornings, poetry evenings, writing workshops and visits to nearby places of historical interest. Call 01225 394041 or email june_wentland @bathnes.gov. uk.

Monday Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm upstairs 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. For more information please contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495. 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. 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. Why not come along and meet new friends? Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. Monday from 7.15-9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per session, £3 concessions. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587. Keynsham Writing Group meets 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

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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 speaker/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Please call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

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.

Short mat bowls – learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays, 1.304pm, and/or Fridays, 7.309.30pm, until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 0117 986 6793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.

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 a Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551.

Tuesday Free 45-minute buggy walk for parents, newborns, babies and toddlers, first and third Tuesdays of the month, 9.55am meet for 10am start at Keynsham Leisure Centre, Temple Street, Keynsham. Email buggywalk@ gmail.com or find Bristol NCT on Facebook. Keynsham new parents and babies coffee and tea morning, First and third Tuesdays of the month, 10.45-11.45am, Victoria Methodist Centre, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2JA. Purpleyoga30@gmail. com Activity Days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2pm-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, please bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity. org.

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. Do come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits and you will be made most welcome.

best amateur work from the South West. Find us at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby.

Friday CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We have no set membership and 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 and we also enjoy excursions and entertainments, talks, meals out and organised holidays. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet up every Friday to play from 10amnoon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. Try short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street,

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Keynsham on Fridays 7.309.30pm and/or Mondays 1.304pm between September and mid-May. All welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 0117 986 6793 or just turn up and ring doorbell. Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. Winter talks, second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, children £1. Refreshments and bring and buy book stall.

Saturday Healing on the Streets has returned; we can be found on Keynsham High Street every Saturday morning. Whether you have an emotional or physical problem we’re available to listen, talk and pray.

Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm Anyone interested in dancing welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Details on 0117 986 2819 or 0117 986 4014.

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Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, contact Jenny on 0117 986 8331.

ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets on Wednesdays, 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. We sing everything from James Taylor to Adele and perform with a live band! Adults aged 18-80+ are welcome to join; there’s no audition and no experience necessary – just enthusiasm and a love of singing! To book a free taster session call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam. co.uk.

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

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

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A happy new year to all our readers! This month, in the spirit of a new year, I am urging our loyal readers to try something different. With this in mind, I’ve chosen some books from categories in the library that you may not have tried before. Science Fiction  Jasmyn by Alex Bell When Jasmyn’s husband, Liam, dies suddenly from an aneurysm, Jasmyn is plunged into a grey world of misery. However, strange things soon start happening that make her begin to question the circumstances of his death. A man visits her home and asks odd questions about her late husband; there are tickets to places that Liam has never apparently visited. Although this sounds like a crime novel, its roots are in science fiction, as Jasmyn’s investigations lead her into an alternative world of fairytales and legends, castles and murder. Something a little bit different for lovers of mystery/ crime fiction to try. Biography  The Tale of Beatrix Potter by Margaret Lane “When she died in December 1943 no one, not even her husband, knew the whole story

with Sarah Wookey from Keynsham Library of her life.” Margaret Lane details that life in a wonderful biography that includes photos, excerpts from Beatrix Potter’s writing and beautiful illustrations from her well-loved books. In what has come to be considered the definitive biography, we learn about Beatrix Potter’s lonely childhood, an unhappy love affair, her e happy marriage and the various factors that influenced her work. The library has a fine Biography section which is well worth a browse – there really is something for everyone. Classics  The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim Our Classics section is quite small but very well used. The Enchanted April is classed as a “modern classic” (although published in 1922!) and is a

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk personal favourite of mine. It’s the tale of four women who individually rent a small, medieval castle on the Italian Riviera one spring. All have their issues and their reasons for wanting to travel, and as spring blooms, their spirits lift and life changes them all. Described by the blurb as “a witty and delightful depiction of what it is like to rediscover joy”, this book also comes highly recommended by our “Reading Well: Books on Prescription” scheme. This scheme, endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries, aims to help you manage health issues by means of self-help reading. You can pick up a leaflet in any B&NES library. It details health conditions covered and has an excellent reading list. Family History  Ancestors in the Attic by Karen Foy Most books on family history outline the various printed and online resources available to research your family tree. Karen Foy’s book is different, but no less useful, as it outlines how much information about our families can be gleaned

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from documents and ephemera (such as photos, postcards, letters, diaries) lurking in our very own attics. The author shows the reader how to interpret such memorabilia, so as to make maximum use of it as an information source. A fascinating book for those interested in ancestry. Young Adult Graphic Novel  Coraline by Neil Gaiman The Library has a large collection of graphic novels, for adults, young adults and children alike. They make a refreshing change to traditional novels and are no less gripping. Coraline finds herself in a parallel universe when she steps through a door in her family’s new home. She is welcomed by the other family, but it soon becomes clear that they do not want her ever to leave. How will Coraline find her way back to her real family? Poetry  Journey to the Centre of My Brain by James Carter James Carter’s poetry is fun, highly visual and great for children and their parents to share. There are poems in the shape of footballs, snowmen and guitars, along with wonderful graphics to accompany each poem. If your child has shown no interest in poetry so far, this may be the book to change their mind.

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Thought for the month Andrew Judge, Vicar at St Francis and chair of Churches Together 2014 is going to be quite a significant year for Keynsham with the completion and opening of the new civic centre and the impact of the continued home building and occupancy of The Meadows development becoming more evident – as well as the start of the Somerdale development. How will we cope with a growing community? Indeed how are we coping at the moment? Quite well, I think as I reflect on the number of groups and organisations active in Keynsham. The recent Christmas Tree Festival at St John’s had a significant increase in the number of participants and the Keynsham Town Councilsponsored opportunity earlier in the year for local community groups to set out their stalls and

“2014 is going to be quite a significant year for Keynsham... How will we cope with a growing community?” make themselves known was fully subscribed. As a relative newcomer – 12 years and counting! – one dimension of community life in Keynsham that I have found particularly encouraging is the good relationships that exist not only among members of the local churches but also between the churches and the wider community. Churches Together in Saltford and Keynsham serves large sections of the population, including schools and residential homes, and we are informally part of the Foodbank set up. But the event that seems to be best remembered is More To

Life 2008 in which personal and spiritual passions were placed before the wider community with the invitation to “come and see” and “come and taste”. One network that was partly inspired by this year-long event was the recently constituted Keynsham Action Network (KAN), the brainchild of a local retired GP, William House, whose vision for KAN is the promotion of the health and wellbeing of the Keynsham community through bringing people together and helping to empower them to engage in activities of their own choosing. William’s vision embraces

both the practical and spiritual dimensions and the churches have been specifically asked to be a partner in this. An example of this was the KANsponsored event by Satish Kumar at last year’s Keynsham Music Festival on “reverential ecology”. One other new arrival on the community scene is Community@67 on the Park estate, whose vision is to enhance the quality of life of the surrounding community. This complements the community facilities and support from local churches, Elim, St Francis and Queens Road Methodist, all of which have meeting rooms and usable halls for community use. The demand for these facilities looks sure to grow. May I wish you all every blessing for the year ahead.

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For January, we meet Andrew and Clive Martin, directors of AC Martin Ltd

Tell us about your company. AC Martin Ltd is a local, family-run business which was established in 2006. My father, Clive Martin, has over 40 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in plumbing and heating and I have 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in carpentry. We are a close-knit, friendly firm that employs eight local people. We are Gas Safe, energy-efficiency certificated, members of the Federation of Small Businesses and members of the Federation of Master Builders. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? We run a friendly and reliable business that provides a complete building service to the community. We renovate and maintain properties and design and build extensions and loft conversions. We specialise

in gas central heating, boiler servicing and bathrooms. We also specialise in all aspects of carpentry from fitted kitchens to cut roofs. What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? The best part of working in the Keynsham area is being able to share your skills with the local community. I have lived in Keynsham and Saltford all my life and enjoy the fact that my children go to school with the

children of my customers. What makes your service different from other companies? The fact that we are local, I believe, enables customers to have the trust in us to undertake jobs that can be a major investment in their property and that they are able to approach us for professional advice. We endeavour to provide a high-quality service that runs smoothly, so is as stress-free as possible for our customers.

What are your plans for the future of the business? To maintain a good working relationship with the local people and continue with the high standard of work that we offer. Contact AC Martin Ltd, Unit 7, Lays Farm Trading Estate, Charlton Road, Keynsham, BS31 2SE Tel: 0117 9863933 Online: www.acmartin.co.uk or find us on Facebook @ACMartin

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Recognition for team at Mencap The work of staff and volunteers at Keynsham Mencap has been recognised as the branch has been made one of just nine Mencap Gateway Beacon Clubs in the UK. The honour celebrates the quality of leisure services offered to people with a learning disability by the branch, which is one of 250 across the country. It will give the Keynsham team the opportunity to work with and support other Mencap groups in the area by sharing their knowledge, skills and working practices. Laura Jefferies, manager at Keynsham Mencap, said: “We were thrilled to be appointed and to be recognised as having good practice. “We’re really excited to be part of this project and to work more closely with other Mencap groups in the area to share with and learn from each other.”

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ÂŁ465,000 Offers are invited on this substantial, well-presented, Edwardian, bay-fronted, semi-detached house. If you desire a traditional home in which to raise a family, then look no further! Laid out over three floors, it offers six bedrooms, three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility, bathroom and shower room, plus a cloakroom/ WC. A balcony to the front forms an attractive feature to this home as do the cast iron fireplaces, picture rails and high ceilings. A driveway to the front provides off-street parking with the added bonus of a double garage to the rear. There is an enclosed, attractive, south-facing rear garden with mature shrubs. Epc grade E. Arrange your viewing with Your Move Williams Rose on 0117 986 4815.

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Sport The past month has seen mixed fortunes for Keynsham Town’s first XI, with a win and a defeat in the league and an exit (eventually) from the Somerset FA Premier Cup. The month began with the Ks overcoming the odds to record a 2-1 victory against Wells City at the AJN Stadium. Wells set the early pace with Keynsham keeper Matt Dunk saving well from a free-kick on seven minutes. They then took the lead a minute later with a free header at the far post from a corner. Youngsters Lewis Morgan and Liam Robson certainly hadn’t given up and Morgan found the head of Robson from a corner on 18 minutes, but it was straight at the keeper. Wells should have been two up on 29 minutes when Thomas Bannerman-Williams hesitated on the edge of his own box, allowing a Wells forward to get in a wellstruck shot only for Dunk to pull off a great one-handed save. The Ks did have one chance before the half was out with centre-half Ben Stiff blasting over from a corner on 38 minutes. Two minutes after the restart, Luke Lipinski put Morgan through on goal, but the shot went over the bar. Keynsham were then awarded a penalty on 51 minutes when Lipinski was pulled down in the area. Top goal scorer Ryan Ashwood stepped up but the keeper dived the right way and parried the ball away. Wells spurned two more good chances and matters then became worse for the Ks with 20 minutes left when Bannerman-Williams picked up two yellow cards in two minutes and was dismissed by the referee. However, Keynsham looked the stronger team in the final 15 minutes and were rewarded with 10 minutes left. Sam Roberts had a long shot deflected in the area and Ben Stiff flicked it on past the stranded keeper to make it 1-1. Then right on the stroke of full-time, Keynsham stole all three points when after the ball was ping-ponging around in the Wells penalty area, it bounced off to Ryan Ashwood who made no mistake and sent the loyal home fans wild. That win made it 10 points from the last five league games

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pulling a goal back early in the second half, his first since his recent transfer from Cadbury Heath, the home side held on comfortably to take all three points. Steve Cains even made a cameo appearance as a substitute in the final five minutes. As we enter the second half of the season, the foot of the Division One table looks like this: Warminster Town Played 23 Points 18 Keynsham Town Played 22 Points 15 Oldland Abbotonians Played 23 Points 14 Portishead Town Played 23 Points 8

Keynsham Town taken on Wells City and lifted Keynsham out of the bottom two for the first time this season. Next up was a Somerset FA Premier Cup tie at home to Southern League side Frome Town on a cold Tuesday evening. Sadly this game had to be abandoned, due to a serious injury to the Frome goalkeeper Scott Armstrong. The Ks had more than held their own against opposition who ply their trade three divisions higher and even took the lead just after half-time with a thunderous drive from Luke Lipinski. However, after Frome had got back into the game and taken a 2-1 lead, in the 73rd minute Frome’s keeper fell awkwardly on his own defender and the pitch after collecting a cross. After lengthy treatment from the emergency services, the referee had no option but to call the game off. Although he suffered ten broken ribs and a bruised spleen, happily he is now out of hospital and is making a full recovery. The game was replayed a week later and the Ks bowed out of the Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory by the visitors. A strong Frome side, containing at least seven of their regular first team, started well and Ks keeper Matt Dunk

knew it would be a busy night when he pulled off a brilliant point blank save on 24 minutes to keep it 0-0. Ryan Ashwood provided Keynsham’s main attacking treat and took every opportunity to take on the full back down the right hand side. However, after wasting three excellent chances, the Ks fell behind on the stroke of halftime after Thomas BannermanWilliams gave away a penalty, giving the Southern Premier team the lead at the break. Frome then made the game safe with a goal within two minutes of the restart. Manager Steve Cains tried to change the game by reshuffling the team and brought on young Jordan Anstey on the hour. However it was Frome who then took a firmer control on the game and made it 3-0 with a quarter of an hour left to play. The next game saw a depleted Keynsham squad visit fifth-placed Wellington in the league and come away with a 3-1 defeat. Injuries and suspensions had left gaffer Steve Cains with few options, but there was little to choose between the two sides in the opening half hour. Then Wellington took control of the game and scored three times in the final 10 minutes of the half. Despite Sam Winfield

 Keynsham’s reserve team managed one victory and two defeats in the Somerset County League Division One this month and currently lie 12th in the league table with 17 points from 17 games. The “A” team are 10th in the Bristol & Suburban League Division Two, having taken seven points from their eight games so far, while the Under-18s lie ninth in the Somerset FA Floodlit League North with five points from seven games.  The end of December sees away visits to Barnstaple and Roman Glass St George, as well the home Boxing Day fixture against Ashton & Backwell United – please note that this game kicks off at 12.30pm, so if you are fed up with turkey or have had enough of your family, why not visit Crown Fields and give our local team your support?  January 2014 sees home games against Cheddar (Saturday 11th) and Corsham Town (Saturday 25th), while there are away visits to Devizes Town (Saturday 4th) and Calne Town (Saturday 18th) – all these games kick off at 3pm.  Finally the club would like to thank all their loyal fans for the support they have shown this year and our main partners Smart Computers and The Crown, whose help has been invaluable. A Happy New Year to all KTFC fans!

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Mencap team raise their game In the South West Disability League, Keynsham Mencap FC have been playing well and there has been more improvement across all positions. Over the course of the three most recent matches the team scored eight goals and only conceded one. In the toughest match of the day – a no score draw against Park Knowle – the opposing keeper was on fantastic form to save all nine on-target shots at goal from Keynsham Mencap. The team is made up of Barry Hollyman, Dean Cole, Ivan Stephens, Jethro Payne, Jordan

Phillips, Phil Blouet, Mike Bawdon, Richard Yendle and Steve Owens. The results were: Keynsham Mencap 4 Able to Achieve 0 Goals: Jordan Phillips 1; Phil Blouet 1; Mike Bawdon 1; Dean Cole 1 Keynsham Mencap 0 Park Knowle 0 Keynsham Mencap 4 Foxes Academy 1 Goals: Dean Cole 2; Jordan Phillips 1; Phil Blouet 1

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Promotion hopes take a hit for Fry’s A poor run of results for both Fry’s tennis teams in December has seen their chances of promotion take a hit. Fry I played their only fixture of December away to Central I. It was a top-ofthe-table clash with both teams going in unbeaten. Ann Mora and Debby Williamson got Fry’s off to the perfect start in the Ladies’ Doubles with a 6-1 6-3 win, inflicting a first defeat of the season on the Central pair. Mark Long and Julian Hellyer couldn’t match the ladies and were comfortably beaten 6-0 6-3 in the Men’s Doubles. Hopes were high going into the Mixed Doubles. Ann and Julian put in a strong performance in the first mixed match but couldn’t quite get the win as they were beaten 3-6 6-3 6-1 in an entertaining match. In the second mixed match, up against an inspired pair and a series of unfortunate net cords, Mark and Debby were well beaten by a disappointing 6-1 6-1. That meant an overall 8 points to 2 defeat. At the season’s mid-point Fry’s are in a commendable second place in the table but are now 14 points behind table toppers Central I which will make a challenge for promotion in the New Year very tough. Fry II started December with

a trip to Writhlington I. With several key players missing and up against a very good side, it was always going to be an exceptionally tough match for Fry’s. Dave Howell, Tony Dicker, Sally Difazio and Lesley Horlock all acquitted themselves well but Fry’s were beaten in all matches. The closest Fry’s came to a win was in the first Mixed Doubles match where Dave and Sally put in a spirited performance but were just edged out 7-6 2-6 7-5. This meant a tough overall 10 points to 0 defeat for Fry’s. Fry’s were keen to bounce back strongly in their next match at home to SBL. Tony Dicker and Kerry Grace were both in great form in the Men’s Doubles. In a match consisting of big serving and strong volleying, they swept away their opponents 6-3 6-1. In the Ladies’ Doubles, Fry’s were even more ruthless with Debby Williamson and Sally Difazio outclassing the SBL ladies in 6-0 6-0 win. More of the same came in the Mixed Doubles as Tony and Debby won 6-1 6-1 and Sally and Kerry won 6-1 6-0. A 10 points to 0 win and a great way for Fry’s to end the year. For more about Fry Tennis Club, contact Ann Smith on 0117 986 2845 or email medway smith@yahoo.co.uk.

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