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FREE EVERY MONTH for people and businesses in Keynsham & Saltford January, 2015 Issue 34

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Inside

Rangers find new home at the Mill

Pantomime show is keeping it in P7 the family

Historic building welcomes kids’ club P12

Campaigners to take action on route to schools

Parents launch own road safety patrols

‘Frustration’ at delay for Grounded P5 Concerns over location of crossings P8 Cash helps fund therapy room for children P19 Womble Watch on its way to your street! P26

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Parents supporting a Keynsham dad’s call to improve road safety near their children’s schools will be putting their campaign into action this month. Nick Elliott launched the Chandag Road Safety Action Group (CRSAG) last month after his youngest daughter narrowly avoided being struck by a car on her way home from Chandag Infant School. Now with a number of other parents Mr Elliott is organising voluntary patrols of Chandag Road to raise awareness of speeding and illegal parking around the area as Wellsway, Chandag Junior and Chandag Infant pupils arrive at and leave the schools, as well as those attending 324 Playgroup. The father-of-three says a local business has agreed to fund high-visibility jackets highlighting the 20mph speed limit and

around 20 parents have signed up to take turns on patrol. The decision follows talks between CRSAG and representatives of Bath and North East Somerset Council over introducing road safety improvements and the lack of a lollipop patrol co-ordinator at the site, a role that has been vacant for more than a year, says Mr Elliott. In a bid to advertise the vacancy the council has put up a banner at the school entrance and given leaflets to the schools – and Mr Elliott has now printed 300 extra leaflets and delivered them to homes in the area in the hope of finding someone to fill to role. The group also has also raised the possibility of installing safety measures such as speed humps, a crossing and extra speed limit signs, as they say the existing

Developer’s query on Breaches Gate land A developer that put forward a suggestion for hundreds of homes on green-belt land to the east of Keynsham in 2013 has taken another step towards submitting a full planning application. Glasgow-based Mactaggart and Mickel outlined its vision for the Breaches Gate site during the council’s consultation process on its core strategy, at the time attracting strong opposition from residents and local councillors who pledged to protect the “green buffer” between Keynsham and Saltford. The 12.7 hectare site, however, has since been removed from

the green belt and earmarked for up to 250 houses, a new primary school and employment space after the core strategy was agreed. The developer has written to the council to ask if an environmental impact assessment is needed to accompany an outline planning application for 250 homes and provision for a school. In a separate letter the firm has also asked whether an EIA would be needed to accompany an outline application for 500 new homes and space for a primary school on the same site and the adjoining “safeguarded land”, which is still in the green belt until further review.

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Nick Elliott wants safey improvements on Chandag Road flashing school crossing lights are not big enough and the zig zag lines and painted 20mph signs are not visible enough. Mr Elliott said, however, that following the talks it appeared

any changes to the road would need to go through a feasibility and planning process, which could take a couple of years. He said: “We took the decision that enough was enough and

we as the parents and guardians needed take matters in to our own hands sooner rather than later. “The current belief of us all is that it will take an accident or, even worse, a fatality before the council takes action. “A number of parents have contacted me via email and phone following the previous article in Keynshamvoice, also stopping me in the street having recognised me as a result of the publicity, expressing their grave concerns.” As well as launching the patrols, CRSAG will also be collecting signatures on a petition to hand to Councillor Paul Crossley and will be fundraising to pay for flashing “slow down” signs, estimated at around £7,000, with several businesses already pledging donations. Anyone who would like to join Chandag Road Safety Action Group can contact Mr Elliott on 07971 846067 or email elliottours@aol.co.uk.

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 The upper level of the Civic Centre car park is due to be completed the week beginning January 5, adding 64 extra spaces for shoppers and motorcycle parking. The ground floor reopened to the public earlier in 2014, while the lower level is private and will be controlled by the leaseholders of the Riverside building, EPIOS.  The speaker at Keynsham’s 2015 Annual Town Meeting will be Grenville Jones, founder and chief officer of Golden Oldies, a charity that offers singing and activity sessions to elderly people. The meeting, hosted by Keynsham Town Council, is on the evening of March 19, at the Community Space in the Civic Centre and is open to all.

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Songwriter Natalie among Space’s first performers Film fans and music lovers alike will be flocking to Keynsham’s new Community Space this month. A series of events is being lined up for the new venue, above the library at the Market Walk development, with the first set to be a film screening by Keynsham Film Works on Thursday, January 8. Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks in a tale based on a true story of piracy on the Indian Ocean, with the film club taking advantage of the Space’s sloped seating for an audience of 120 people. Keynsham Film Works has been based at the Fry Club for a number of years but, with the forthcoming closure of the existing clubhouse, has now found a new base. A spokesperson thanked the Fry Club for its support and said the Community Space’s raked

Natalie Holmes seating and improved view for film-goers was what clinched the move. For more information on Keynsham Film Works, membership and the films to be shown in 2015, visit www.keynshamfilm works.co.uk. Besides regular cinema events, the new venue will also host live music, with Keynsham’s own Natalie Holmes among the first to take to the stage. Singer-songwriter Natalie, 19, will be supported by Bristol’s Bashema and Jodie Staddon in

an all-female line-up hosted by Jelli Rcords on Friday, January 16, from 7pm. Tickets at ÂŁ7 are available from www.bristolticket shop.co.uk or from Keynsham Town Council at 5-17 Temple Street. The Community Space got its debut at Keynsham Winter Festival on November 28, when around 600 people enjoyed five short shows, including dance from Keyford Dancing School, Scallan Scott Academy of Irish Dance and a Santa Samba with Brave Bold Drama, music from Keynsham Light Opera Group and a traditional Punch and Judy Show. A new Performing Arts Consortium will be co-ordinating public events at the venue during the year, with more details to be revealed soon. For information on how to get involved email Ric Davison at ric@keynshamfest. co.uk.

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Festival ‘Keynesham’ typo is explained Keynsham residents were quick to spot the mistake in posters advertising the Winter Festival in November – and it was hard to miss with an extra “e� added to the town's name in large lettering. The typo, however, was not a slip-up by the event's organisers – Keynsham Town Council – as a spokesperson explained: “The signage that appeared around the town prior to the Keynsham Winter Festival in November was not the responsibility of Keynsham Town Council but was produced by the visiting fun fair. “The fun fair company were made aware of the spelling error prior to the event but failed to remove the signage.�

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Owner ‘disappointed’ as launch called off until 2015 after delays The owner of Bristol’s Grounded restaurants has spoken of his frustration over the delay to the launch of the Keynsham branch. Due to open in the former Lloyds Bank building in the High Street on December 16, the launch was postponed after concerns were raised with Bath and North East Somerset Council over noise checks carried out on the kitchen’s extractor fan. The property backs onto Back Lane and a number of flats. As a result, Grounded founder Tobie Holbrook called in assessors on December 15, whose report found noise emissions were “considered acceptable and the impact is likely to be low on nearby residential properties”. The results were passed to B&NES in the hope the cafe-restaurant might get the green light before the Christmas break if the condition relating to noise checks was deemed to be met, but to

no avail. Mr Holbrook said: “Feeling exhausted and with no other choice we announced that we would not be opening in 2014. This is very disappoint-

ing as many people had booked Christmas festivities with us and we had employed several local people. “We have jiggled shifts

around at our other cafes so that we could give them some work over this period and some customers have visited other sites, too. “It has been very disappointing that we haven’t been able to open. Myself and my contractors worked very hard on a low budget to create the best space possible and make the building look the best we could.” As part of the renovation of the building, which had lain vacant for several years, the team carried out the “mammoth task” of lowering the ground floor to provide better access, digging out 100 tonnes of concrete, soil and stone. The plans by Grounded to open its sixth branch in Keynsham won approval from B&NES Council on December 10. Mr Holbrook said he hoped to be able to open as soon as possible in the new year.

Have you got a New Year’s resolution to look after your health, fitness and wellbeing? The Wellbeing College is an exciting initiative offering free courses to get you started. We are here to help you learn how to manage your wellbeing and our courses or activities are open to anyone over 16 who lives in B&NES or is registered with a GP here. Visit our website to find out about free courses:

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Got a new puppy or kitten? Rightly or wrongly, Christmas is always a popular time for new puppies and kittens. However, remember it can also be a time of great excitement for the household with loud noises, brightly coloured decorations, excited children and visitors. Puppies and kittens need a little time to get used to their new surroundings, so make sure the household is as calm and safe as possible. Provide them with a nice comfy bed or “den� so that they have somewhere to escape all the excitement and feel secure; this could possibly be a puppy crate or an igloo-style cat bed. Puppies and kittens need to have their initial vaccinations to protect them from potentially life-threatening diseases. This is usually a course of two injections with a gap in between of two-three weeks; we usually recommend that these are given at eight weeks and 10 weeks of age for puppies and for kittens at nine weeks and 12 weeks old. It is also very important to make sure that your new pet is treated for fleas and worms on a regular basis. At such a young age, they are particularly susceptible to certain parasites and can even be born with worms if the mother has not been properly protected. Try to find out from the breeder/rescue centre what type of food your pet is used to and make sure you continue to

use this for the first few days. If you would prefer to change the food to a different brand, make sure you introduce this new diet gradually to avoid any upset tummies. No matter of how much you care for your pet, you can't be in control of them all the time. We recommend microchipping your pet as early as possible so that you can be reunited if the worst happens. Don’t forget, it will soon be a legal requirement for all dogs in England and Wales to be microchipped! Finally, always consider insuring your pet. The main benefit of pet insurance is the reassurance that should your pet become ill or have an accident, they can have all the treatment they require, without compromise, and without you having to worry about the cost of treatment. If you haven’t already, pop in to see us at Keynsham Veterinary Centre with your new pet for a FREE health check, but more importantly because we want a cuddle!

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Panto cast’s siblings and cousins bring new meaning to family show A local pantomime group has taken the concept of a family show to the next level, with a number of cast members performing alongside their own relatives. Siblings Adam and Michelle Toogood from Saltford will be joined on stage in Saltford Panto Club’s Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs this month by their cousins Seamus and Cole Clark from Cadbury Heath. Seamus will play Barney the comic sidekick to the prince, while his brother Cole takes the role of Sleepy, Adam plays the magical Jingle and Michelle the wicked Queen Griselda. Seamus and Cole’s father James regularly appeared in the pantomimes put on by the Fry Club Panto group, which after 40 years at the Somerdale site has moved to Saltford Hall and become Saltford Panto Club. The show also has a second

Cousins Leah Gould, left, and Molly Hale are both in the show’s chorus set of cousins treading the boards together in the form of Leah Gould and Molly Hale from Keynsham who will be singing and dancing in the chorus. Director Louise Smee said:

“It will be a family show with lots of fun and games with the traditional cries of ‘he’s behind you!’ Rehearsals have been going very well as have the tickets and we look forward to bringing a

production to the local people that will be great entertainment and something that our new team can be justifiably proud of.” Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be staged at Saltford Hall from January 21 to 25, with evening performances at 7pm every day except January 25. Matinees will be held on January 24 and 25 at 2pm. Louise added: “It is a time of great excitement and expectation. What we have is a vibrant, enthusiastic young group of entertainers who will give life to a new script written by Sam Balch, who will also be my deputy director.” Tickets, at £9 for adults, £7 child/concessions, £25 for a family (two adults, two children) or £6 for any ticket on Wednesday, January 21, are available from Saltford Hall or by email at tickets.saltfordpantomimeclub@ gmail.com.

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Handrails for steps following falls

Action has been taken to improve safety on a flight of steps at Keynsham’s Market Walk, following concerns raised by a blind resident. Additional handrails are to be installed on the steps outside Bonzo Lounge after reports of falls at the spot – including a Keynsham councillor who went to investigate the site. Councillor Alan Hale was approached about the steps by a constituent, who is blind, and had heard others had fallen at the spot where the steps slope away at an angle which is difficult to see when approaching them. Following talks with council officers, handrails will be installed and the situation

monitored to ensure they are improving safety. Mr Hale said: “I’m pleased that council officers have listened to our concerns over these steps and have worked quickly to find a way to improve the situation. A number of residents have raised concerns with me over the design of the steps, particularly elderly residents and those registered blind or partially sighted. “I myself experienced these problems when I first went to visit the site and ended up tripping over. Once these additional rails are in place it’ll be important for the council to continue to monitor the situation to ensure they have improved safety in the way expected.�

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Council reveals in town centre Questions have been raised over the planned locations for pedestrian crossings in Keynsham town centre. The long-awaited proposals show Bath and North East Somerset Council intends to create two new crossings, including: ď Ź a pedestrian crossing on Bath Hill at the bottom of the steps from the new Civic Centre; ď Ź a crossing on Temple Street near the road into the multistorey car park, where currently there are temporary lights. The proposals also include an upgrade to the existing zebra crossing on Rock Road by its junction with Temple Street to a light-controlled crossing. While local councillors have welcomed the plans, concerns have also been raised that there is no crossing from one side of the High Street to the other between the Costa cafe and Rock Road, sparking fears people will

try to cross near the roundabout at Bath Hill. Councillor Alan Hale, who also works as a senior road safety officer for a neighbouring authority, said: “As these plans stand, anyone coming from the Post Office and wanting to access the library has to walk from the Post Office along the High Street to the crossing on Rock Road, then walk along Temple Street to reach the crossing near the fire station, then cross over to the fire station and walk back another 50 yards or more. “Alternatively they would have to cross over on the High Street by the Post Office, then walk down to Bath Hill to the new crossing there, cross the road and then climb back up the hill or use the steep zig zag steps. “The clear danger here is that many people won’t want to walk such a lengthy and convoluted

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plans to create two new crossings but concerns raised over locations

Pedestrian crossings at Rock Road, Temple Street and Bath Hill journey to get from the High Street to the Civic Centre, and will instead cross the road near the roundabout without the aid of a pedestrian crossing. The priority ought to be putting in place pedestrian crossings where a majority of people naturally choose to cross the road. I’ve therefore urged the council to take another look at this.” People can comment on the

proposals, which are available to view at Keynsham’s One Stop, until January 15 by emailing transportation@bathnes.gov.uk or writing to the Transportation Team at Bath and North East Somerset Council, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JG, quoting the title Pedestrian Crossings, Bath Hill and Temple Street, Keynsham and the reference number PEV10501/KG.

The council has also published details of proposals for loading and parking restrictions around the town centre. In Temple Street it intends to create a loading bay between 10am and 4pm and between 6pm and 7am. There will also be parking bays for visitors. The authority will also prohibit and restrict parking on lengths of Back Lane, Bath Hill, High Street and Temple Street.

The full scheme is also available to view at the One Stop Shop and can be commented upon until January 15 at the same address, quoting (Various Roads, Keynsham) (Prohibition and Restriction of Parking and Loading) (No Stopping on Entrance Markings) (Authorised and Designated Parking Places) (Variation No. 1) Order 201-) and the reference number PEV10500/KG.

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New studio school recruiting its first students for autumn term A new school – The IKB Studio School – is to open on the Wellsway School site in Keynsham in September 2015 as part of the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust. The IKB Studio School will specialise in Digital Engineering, Design Engineering or Architecture and the Built Environment and is now recruiting for Year 10 and Year 12 students to join in September. It is the trust’s second studio school, following the successful opening of the Bath Studio School in September 2014, which has specialisms in Creative Media, Business and Graphic Design. A spokespersion said: “Studio schools are a new type of state academy for young people aged 14-19 of all abilities. They offer a dynamic approach to learning, preparing young people with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in life. “As well as traditional lessons students will learn in the real world by working in teams on projects developed in partnership with a number of local companies. These industry partners have helped design and build the curriculum offered at The IKB Studio School and will continue to develop real life projects for our students to reflect genuine situations. They will also provide additional learning opportunities through weekly work placements to develop the employability skills needed to succeed in life and work.” Studio schools specialise in particular curricular areas, with students at The IKB Studio School following a curriculum

underpinned by science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Both academic and vocational qualifications will be taught through project-based work for students entering in Years 10 and 12. The qualifications that students will achieve are recognised for university entry and further professional qualifications. Students will gain a portfolio of examinations, real workplace experience and skills. The IKB Studio School has a limited number of places available for Year 10 and Year 12 students in September 2015. If you are interested in applying, contact the school by email at enquiries@theikbstudioschool. org.uk or call 0117 916 1025.

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If you go down to the woods... you You wouldn’t expect a kids’ club with the great outdoors at its heart to spend much time inside – but there is plenty of excitement about its new home. The Woodland Rangers, founded by Upton Cheyney pub landlord Jamie Pike in 2012, are just weeks away from opening the doors to their new base at Willsbridge Mill. The group has taken over the top floor of the historic mill building, which along with the Long Barn is now being run by Willsbridge Mill Community Refresh. Set in a 22-acre nature reserve, where generations of adults will remember school trips exploring the woods and pond dipping, the location is ideal for those who like to get out and about. The move has created a real buzz among families and youngsters and an open weekend at the mill is planned for January 24 and 25 to show exactly what's on offer.

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who has worked with Aardman Animations and the BBC and will be running creative courses

inspired by the woodland setting. Jamie said: “People are so excited about this move – our

Facebook page has gone crazy with people wanting to know when we’re open. “It’s just really good timing that we wanted to find somewhere and this was available and we’re delighted to be here. There seems to be a real synergy between all the different groups involved.� Jamie, who runs the Upton Inn, launched the activity club to give children more freedom to play outside in the 36 acres of woodland used by the Rangers near Bath, to learn more about themselves – and most of all to have fun. Jamie, a dad himself, said: “We hunt bugs, build dens, make mud pies, climb trees and just muck about outside. There is less and less opportunity for children to do that and we know why that is, the world has changed since we were young and the generations before. “We offer supervised play but we remember to stay away when possible.

“It’s about having freedom to learn their own limits, taking responsibilty for their own actions, and having self-awareness of your own impact on the world. “We don’t take credit for teaching that, we just open the door – it’s in them already.� The Rangers have drawn up a packed schedule of events and courses, from “cooking� in the mud kitchen and doing battle with Nerf toys, to nature-themed print workshops, model-making and more with Jim, all leading up to a children’s festival in July. Plans for the future also include a Rangers Academy for older children, where they can learn about woodland management from the experts. The Woodland Rangers’ Willsbridge Mill launch weekend will be on January 24 and 25. To find out more, visit www. facebook.com/woodlandrangers or call 07900 927652.

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Ofsted findings are welcomed An inspector monitoring a Keynsham school’s progress has found it is taking “effective action� to tackle areas highlighted as needing improvement. The visit to Broadlands Academy in November by Her Majesty’s Inspector Richard Light followed an Ofsted inspection in June last year in which the secondary school was judged to require improvement. Principal Dean Anderson, senior leaders at the school, a member of the governing body and Year 8 pupils all met with Mr Light during the inspection. In his findings, Mr Light noted that the proportion of Broadlands students achieving five GCSEs at grades A*-C in 2014 rose further to above the national average. He said in his report: “The principal’s drive and sense of purpose to improve the quality of

Students host a feast with all the trimmings Students from Broadlands Academy hosted a Christmas dinner for some of the town’s senior citizens, an event they hope will become an annual occasion. The guests were treated to a traditional dinner with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding, mince pies and sherry on December 17. Students and staff served the food and drink and then sang Christmas carols. A spokesperson for the school said: “It was a happy occasion

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where the different generations celebrated Christmas together in Broadlands Academy hall. “At the end of the evening there was a surprise visit from the gentleman in red who appeared with his elf helper and distributed presents for all of the guests. Comments from the guests were that it was a happy and lovely occasion, the Broadlands students were extremely sociable, articulate and a joy to have met and they were all looking forward to next year.�

teaching and students’ achievement, identified in the last full inspection report, has continued unabated. “All staff across [the school] share the principal’s drive to make things better and clearly understand the part they play in securing improvements.� The school should take further action to set up a proposed interim management board and ensure that marking in all subjects matches the best in the academy. Mr Anderson said: “I am really pleased by the content of the letter and agree with the judgments. It is a testament to the hard work and efforts of students and staff at the academy over the last two years and has led to the rapid improvement we have seen in results.� Ofsted will visit the school again later this year.

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Youngsters show their star quality Youngsters at Here We Grow Pre-School in Saltford all had a starring role in the nativity play they performed in front of friends and family. The guests were all invited to enjoy tea and mince pies made by the children. The creative group also sent handmade Christmas cards to their families. The pre-school is also thanking the local community after it received £340 from Waitrose’s Community Matters initiative in which shoppers vote for local causes. As a result, they have been able to buy a light box and pay for visitors to bring a hedgehog and an owl to meet the youngsters.

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News from Keynsham Town Council Youth Service Keynsham Youth Council The Youth Council will be attending school assemblies in January at Wellsway School and also meeting Broadlands Academy Council to promote Keynsham Youth Council elections in February. The Youth Council is currently working on a short video to explain more about what it means to be involved. If you feel that you can make a difference and you would like to make that a reality then please contact Damien.

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TimeOut members baked mince pies and delivered them with Christmas cards to the elderly residents of Treetops. We will be planning more communityled projects next year.

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Donations all add up to help fund a therapy room for youngsters Donations from customers and staff at a Keynsham building society will help pay for a therapy room for youngsters with autism. A cheque for £1,000 has been handed to Butterflies-Haven by the team at the Coventry Building Society, the result of money raised in the past year from cake sales, raffles, an ongoing book sale and even a “naughty jar” for staff. The money will cover six months’ rent on a room where founder Trisha Williams and her daughter Zoe Laurence, who is qualified in massage, reiki and reflexology, will create the Heart to Heart Therapy Space to offer the therapies to young members of Butterflies-Haven. They hope to be able to teach parents some of the techniques, which they say have a calming effect on youngsters, and to eventually offer the treatments to the parents and carers themselves.

Trisha Williams of Butterflies-Haven, left, receives a cheque for £1,000 from Coventry Building Society manager Ramzan Sharif and customer services advisor and community champion Wendy Balckmore The cheque was presented to Trisha by Coventry manager Ramzan Sharif and customer services advisor and community

champion Wendy Blackmore, who said they found out about Butterflies-Haven and its work from customers.

She said: “We don’t really have to work that hard to raise the money as our customers like the fact we are supporting a local charity.” Butterflies-Haven, which meets at the @One Centre in Keynsham, was also celebrating another important event last month, when its new choir of young members, parents and supporters gave their debut performance at Waitrose. After just six rehearsals the singers gave a good performance and Trisha said they should be able to give a good show by the time Keynsham Music Festival arrives. She is also keen to welcome new volunteers in the new year to support the various youth groups, which are in high demand. To find out more, call 0117 329 0123, email butterflies. haven@hotmail.com or visit www.butterflies-haven.co.uk.

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I hope you’ve had a safe and happy Christmas break. Since my last contribution, I’ve experienced my first Keynsham Winter Festival and, bar one or two minor distractions, the event passed smoothly with a festive family atmosphere. By the time this reaches the printing press many of you will be looking forward to a new year with a range of resolutions (some of which will actually be achieved!). For my part, I’ve gone with my usual resolution – to run regularly. I haven’t quite managed it this year and I rather embarrassed myself at the Saltford Santa Dash with an undisclosable time. Still, there’s always next year… Since my first contribu-

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One thing we always need is your help – remain vigilant and make sure you keep your property secure tion, I’ve been asked to raise the issue of gold burglaries. In some traditions there is a strong emphasis on jewellery and gold plays an important role in many religious festivals, with many items handed down through generations. It will be no surprise to you to hear that criminals are acting with the specific intention of stealing these treasured items. Clearly, much of our work in this area cannot be discussed publicly. However, we continue to regularly review the work we are doing and our strategy and

tactics to ensure we’re doing everything we can to address the problem. One thing we always need is your help. Please remain vigilant, keep an eye out for unusual people or vehicles in the area and make sure you keep your property locked and secure. Timer switches for your home’s lights are a good idea if you’re planning on spending any time away from home. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) has been another key area of work for the team over the last couple of months. Keyn-

sham North in particular has presented many challenges and we’re working hard to try and reduce ASB and the fear around it in the area. Our work has included foot patrols during the evening to target trouble hot-spots, regular meetings with partner agencies to make sure that residents have all the support they need and a bid for additional staff to maintain a visible presence in the area (unfortunately only possible for a short time). We’ve also been able to secure additional CCTV camera support which I’m sure will prove very useful in time. Right, I’m off to drag myself out for a (short) run. May I wish you all a happy new year.

Home care for independent living Sometimes a little extra help is all we need to remain living independently at home and in the local community, it’s where we want to be after all. That’s why Goldcare Professionals provides short term and long term home care and support services for adults from the age of 18 up to the age of 65 and above. We help people recovering from an operation, people with disabilities, sensory impairment, dementia or learning difficulties and the elderly who just need an occasional helping hand. Working closely with our clients, their family and friends, we create person-centred care plans delivering services that take into account habits and health, routine and personal preferences. For care and support that’s compassionate, flexible and that respects an individual’s needs and wishes, contact Julie at Goldcare Goldcare Professionals, 13 Temple Court, Keynsham BS31 1HA Tel: 0117 986 6140 Email: julie@ goldcareprofessionals.com To find out more visit www.goldcareprofessionals.com

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Long-awaited station ramp opens as £875,000 project completed After years of campaigning by residents and local councillors, Keynsham Station’s new access ramp has opened. The new ramp means disabled and elderly passengers and those with buggies and large bags no longer have to negotiate their way down a steep flight of steps to access the Bristol-

bound Platform 1. Work on the £875,000 improvement project began in March and was officially opened at the end of November by Bath and North East Somerset Council leader Councillor Paul Crossley. Normal service at the station was maintained throughout the works.

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Families enjoy festivities as group urges more carers to get involved Families came together for a Christmas celebration organised by the group Parent Carers Aiming High (PCAH) at Saltford Golf Club. The group is made up of parents who all care for a child or children with additional needs and now more people in the same situation are being invited to get involved. A two-day event will be taking place on January 28 and 29 to promote the group and to help parents be better informed about the support that is avilable to them. A spokesperson for PCAH said: “The people in our group all support each other and many have accessed support from the Bath and North East Somerset Carers’ Centre, who have offices in Bath and in Radstock. “We collate parent carer views and together with the local

council work hard to provide better services for disabled children and their families. “Now we would like more carers within the Bath and North East Somerset area to join our group.� For further details about the forthcoming event and getting involved in PCAH contact Lorraine Frapwell at the Carers Centre, Radstock, on 01761 431388 or see the group’s webpage at www.banescarers centre.org.uk or find them on Facebook.

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Sea of Santas raises thousands as village hosts second charity dash Hordes of Santas have once again brought in sacks of cash for good causes after Saltford hosted its second Santa Dash. Despite a wet and windy start to December 7, nearly 1,000 people turned out in their red and white suits to join the run – the youngest just two years old and eldest 86. The sun came out and first off from the start line were 300 Mini Santas, who ran around the field at Saltford Sports Ground, earning a medal and a snack for their efforts. Then it was the turn of the nearly 700 adults

who ran, jogged and walked the five-mile route between Saltford and Keynsham, cheered along by spectators. With sponsorship money still coming in, organisers said in the days after the event more than £7,000 had already been collected, to be split between Clic Sargent and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, two charities that have supported Saltford teenager Corey Clifton. A spokesperson for the organisers said: “Many of our Santas were from Saltford, Keynsham and neighbouring communities,

although some were from as far away as London. We saw three generations from the same family, one lady determined to take part again this year despite being injured and being pushed around in her wheel chair – heavily disguised as a sleigh – and 75 teenagers gave up their Sunday morning lie-in! “We would quote Saltford Community Association whose aim is to ‘bring together the Saltford community in common effort to provide facilities in the interest of social and community welfare’. So many people make

a community event like Saltford Santa Dash happen. From the Santas entering, local companies’ sponsorship, the entertainers, the support crews and marshals, local agencies, first aiders, the suit distribution points, right the way through to the grandparents looking after Mini Santas while parents run or people who just come out on the streets to support! Our grateful thanks to each and every one of you.” Links to a gallery of photos and videos from the event are available at www.saltfordsanta dash.webs.com.

Golfers get into the festive swing Coinciding with the Santa Dash weekend Saltford Golf Club got into the Christmas spirit with players donning Santa hats and outfits. The sun shone on the fairways’ festive scene as teams enjoyed their games, raising funds for the captain’s two charities, Time2Share and Childrens’ Hospice South West, as well as the Saltford Santa Dash.

A spokesperson said: “It was just like any other round, but this time with

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Councillor raises concerns over lack of Sunday pharmacy service

A Keynsham councillor is calling on residents to back his call for Sunday pharmacy services to be reinstated in the town. Councillor Charles Gerrish has contacted both Bath and North East Somerset Council and NHS England over his concern at the lack of provision on Sundays. His call for action comes after he discovered the nearest pharmacy open on a Sunday is Longwell Green. The three chemists on Keynsham High Street previously opened for two hours on a Sunday on a rotating basis until Co-op began offering Sunday pharmacy services at its Broadmead Lane store. This ended when the Co-op closed last year, leaving residents who need to collect prescriptions on a Sunday facing a a journey to either Boots or Co-op in Longwell Green.

Mr Gerrish said: “A town the size of Keynsham needs to have a pharmacy available on

Sundays for at least part of the day. Longwell Green is a long way to go for a prescription if

you are unwell or don’t drive. We clearly need some form of Sunday pharmacy provision reinstated, which is why I’ve written to both the council’s public health team and NHS England to voice my concerns. “I would like to encourage residents to join me raising these concerns by completing the consultation on pharmacy provision currently under way in B&NES. “Hopefully this can then be the catalyst of getting Sunday pharmacy services brought back.” The Pharmaceutical Needs consultation is currently being conducted by the Bath and North East Somerset Health and Wellbeing Board. The consultation can be completed at www.bathnes.gov. uk/consultations/bnes-pharmaceutical-needs-assessment-2015 and is open until Sunday, February 15.

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Campaigners welcome vote to back work on reopening village station Campaigners have welcomed a decision by Bath and North East Somerset Council to continue developing a business case for the reopening of Saltford Station. Cabinet members voted unanimously to continue work on the project, following a higher level option assessment last year, the results of which were revealed at a public exhibition in February. The Saltford Environment Group (SEG) said it was an “excellent decisionâ€? and that it also welcomed the proposal to include ÂŁ250,000 for feasibility work on the project in the 2015 Budget this February. A spokesperson said: “SEG’s station campaign is grateful for the support received from B&NES Council, the Cabinet and from all three main political parties for the shared ambition to re-open the station on the existing site.â€? The council's resolution, how-

Residents showing their support for the campaign to reopen Saltford station in September last year ever, also said that an option to build a station for the village further to the West than the existing location off the A4 Bath Road should be investigated. SEG campaigners continue to back the original site, saying they believed the second option would be too close to Keynsham station and “almost operationally impossible�, resulting in a combined

Keynsham and Saltford station. The group said: “A new station west of the existing site would require new access roads, a significant loss of green-belt land and incur higher construction costs including the considerable disruption to the railway in order to blast and excavate the rock cutting to allow construction of platforms.

“The green-belt ‘gap’ between Keynsham and Saltford would also be put under much greater threat of development.â€? The assessment carried out last year estimated that it would cost ÂŁ4 million to reopen the station, which would see 647 journeys made each day, bringing in revenue of ÂŁ770,000 from rail fares.

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Keynsham’s ‘Womble Watch’ will It’s been a year to remember for the Wombles, Keynsham’s ever-growing band of litter-pickers. With volunteers out in full force at the town’s main events – Keynsham Music Festival in the summer and the Winter Festival – as well as regularly clearing their own patches and tackling rubbish hotspots their impact has been felt. Then there was the nod from the South West In Bloom judges, who awarded the group ‘Thriving’ status. Now they have won funding from Keynsham Town Council to put up ‘Womble Watch’ signs around the town. We caught up with Chief Womble Erica Davies to find out more about the initiative. What is the aim of installing the signs? We want others who live in Keynsham to know that we are out there week in week out picking up litter and caring for our community and we hope that the signs will be a visible illustration of this. I think that sometimes people drop litter because they think no one cares – hopefully this will show that we do.

Wombling on the riverside paths near the Lock Keeper, right; above, one of the Womble Watch signs

You now have around 80 volunteers, have been involved in the town’s main events and won “Thriving� status in Keynsham in Bloom – how has the past year been as the founder of the project? I am amazed at how enthusiastic everyone is about the Wombles project and how many people are willing to help, it really feels like a truly community-wide project. We now have litter-pickers from four to 84 years of age, Churches Together running assemblies on litter awareness in local schools, local companies and clubs wanting to work with us, support

from Keynsham Town Council and B&NES and a “sister� group in Saltford – I hadn’t expected Wombles to build community spirit, but it turns out to be one of the most important elements of what we do. Do you feel you are making a difference in Keynsham since the launch of the Wombles? We first launched Wombles at the Music Festival in 2012 with just me and one other volunteer and our network has grown steadily from there. I am thrilled with the number of compliments we receive from members of the public commenting on our work – and this is all down to our wonderful volunteers. I believe that seeing others picking up litter changes the way people think, whether they are less likely to drop litter in the first place, or to feel more comfortable picking up the odd crisp packet themselves! However, I’m aware we have a long way to go and that litter is still a major issue in our community.

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Above and bottom right: Volunteers set off on a “Big Womble” to clear streets around Waitrose earlier this year, joined by store staff; top right, staff from Redhills PLC Ltd gathered 35 bags of litter in one day helping the Wombles

What are your plans for 2015? To continue building our group of regular litter-pickers – this will always be the core of what we do. But in addition to that, we would like to work more closely with our local schools on litter awareness and organise more of our “Big Womble” events where we join together to litter pick an area of particular need in our community. We are also beginning to work on a new idea, thinking about what it might mean for Keynsham to become a “litterfree town” – we are only at the beginning of working out what this might mean, but imagine it will involve working across all areas of our society, including local shops, churches, other clubs and societies, as well as with the police and politicians. I look forward to reporting back on our progress this time next year!  If anyone would like to join in and help with any of our

projects, please do get in touch. We can be contacted by email at womble@transitionkeynsham. org, by phone on 07713 417974 or via our Keynsham Wombles Facebook page.

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In Good Health with Anna Casey, pharmacist at Chandag Road Pharmacy

New Year, New You After a Christmas of overindulgence, it is time to get back on track with healthy eating. If you are overweight, losing weight will bring you a range of important health benefits. Making realistic changes to your diet and level of physical activity that can become part of your daily routine will result in a steady rate of weight loss which will be easier to maintain. Aim to lose around 1-2lb until you reach your goal weight. Tackling weight loss can be more fun if you start with a friend or a group, you may find more success if you are not going it alone. It is helpful to plan the meals to cook and do a healthy weekly shop. Healthy, balanced meals are key to maintaining a healthy weight and eating a balanced diet often starts with

having the right foods at home. At the supermarket, look out for fresh foods and healthy options. Although you are eating healthy foods it is also important not to eat too much, stick to the recommended portion sizes. Everyone likes a treat occasionally but it is easy to swap these for healthier homemade alternatives such as lower calorie versions of takeaway foods. If you work out your body mass index (BMI) the result tells you if you are a healthy

weight for your height. You should aim for a target weight that gives a BMI in the healthy weight category of between 19 and 25. If you have a lot of weight to lose then losing enough weight to achieve a healthy BMI may seem pretty daunting. Instead set an initial target weight of losing 5-10 per cent of your current weight. This has been shown to have significant health benefits and will give you the confidence to carry on. To work

out your BMI, simply divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres and then divide that answer by your height again. There are a few important points to remember before you start your weight loss journey. Don’t skip breakfast and eat regular meals. If you skip meals you will probably feel hungrier and eat more for your next meal. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and drink 6-8 glasses of water – sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger so make sure you keep hydrated. High fibre foods will keep you feeling fuller for longer, these include wholegrain bread, brown rice and pasta, oats and lentils. Keep a food diary to track what you have eaten and keep count of your calories for the day. Most importantly, don’t give up – if you have a bad day just start again the next day.

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Market returns to central spot after two years Keynsham Farmers’ Market will be “taking centre stage” when it returns to the High Street this month. Following two years of development at Market Walk, stallholders will be returning to the Civic Centre on January 10. Louise Hall, market manager for Somerset Farmers’ Market, said: “Keynsham Farmers’ Market members are very excited at the prospect of returning to the centre of town in January and taking centre stage in the new Market Walk location.’’ The monthly event moved to Ashton Way car park in 2012 and has welcomed a number of new traders during its time there. Last month saw the stallholders setting out their wares for the final time at the car park, played out in fine style by Keynsham Brass Band.

Councillor David Bellotti said: “I’m delighted that the market is returning to its original location but in a much improved new public space, Market Walk, which has been specifically designed for local events and activities. The monthly farmers’ market, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, is an important event for the town. Bath & North East Somerset Council worked with Somerset Farmers’ Markets to ensure it maintained a presence in the town during the redevelopment of Keynsham, and to ensure a smooth transition back to the Civic Centre.” Keynsham Farmers’ Market will be at Market Walk from 9am-1pm on Saturday, January 10. Visit www.somersetfarmermarkets.co.uk for the latest updates on traders who will be attending.

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Grant to help In Bloom group go for gold A grant of £5,000 has been awarded to Keynsham in Bloom to fund projects to brighten up the town this year. The group, run by a team of residents and volunteers, are now looking for ideas on how to best use the cash from B&NES Council. Suggestions put forward so far include a perennial community garden in a space such as a school or where a community

group meets; buying tools for gardening clubs or In Bloom working parties; sprucing up entrance points to Keynsham such as Hicks Gate and around Charlton Road; cleaning up “grot spots”; and creating more flower borders. Find out more at http://evoice.org.uk/keynshaminbloom/ or visit Keynsham Town Council at 15-17 Temple Street.

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Crafters sell their wares and swap skills at fundraising festive event by Ros Anstey A pre-Christmas workshop held by a group of crafters in Compton Dando was a big success, with stallholders selling their wares to visitors as well as sharing skills. Organiser Harriette Dottridge said: “It was a lovely day, which we all enjoyed. We also made a profit of ÂŁ60 for the CDCA (Compton Dando Community Association).â€? At the group’s regular craft days those coming along learn new skills from other craft workers, while also passing on knowledge of their own skills to others, and breaking up the day with a homemade soup lunch. At last month’s meeting the crafts were on a Christmas theme, with stained glass, patchwork, quilting, spinning, weaving, art straw work, jewellery and felting among the crafts people could learn.

Harriette said: “We had delicious cakes donated by visitors and the homemade soups thanks to Jenny, with breads enjoyed by everyone.�

The organisers are now hoping to run another craft day in early February, once the refurbishment of the Parish Hall has been completed.

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Keri Loughran with her winning window display, left; awards for Bath Bakery, top, and Perfect Fit

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It was the busiest time of year for High Street shops, but that didn’t stop traders adding a little extra Christmas spirit with festive window displays. A competition for the bestdressed shop front was organised by the town council to coincide with the Winter Festival and prizes were presented last month. Scooping top prize with her Frozen-inspired display was Keri Loughran from Sportscene while Perfect Fit’s snowy mountain scene with Santa flying overhead was runner-up alongside Bath Bakery’s gingerbread display. Winner among the charity shops was Clic, with Oxfam and Mind in runner-up positions. The certificates were presented by town council chairman Councillor Clive Fricker.

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Adult Fiction – reviewed and recommended by Tom  Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse 5, probably Vonnegut’s most famous work, is a difficult book to describe, yet a very easy one to recommend. Themes of war, morality, biography, romance and even alien abduction are all rolled up into one novel, drawing on the author’s own experience of the bombing of Dresden during World War II. While this mixture of genres holds a great deal of potential confusion for the reader, the seemingly-disparate elements come together to create a masterpiece that is much more than the sum of its parts. It will grow on you, envelop you, stay with you and even make you question the nature of war and humanity itself. If you like this novel, you might also like Animal Farm by George Orwell and The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan.

with Sarah Wookey from Keynsham Library The reason I like this book is that it is reminiscent of the hundreds of letters I wrote to friends and family in the 1980s and 90s when I was as travelling or away at university. Similarly, Nina Stibbe wrote letters home to her sister when she was working as a nanny in 1980s London and this book is an amusing compilation of those letters. Dealing with everything from food to children, nuclear war to literature, and all in a humorous way, Stibbe’s book will convince you that perhaps your own family isn’t quite so dysfunctional after all!

Adult Non-fiction  Love, Nina: Despatches from family life by Nina Stibbe “Being a nanny is great. Not like a job really, just like living in someone else’s life.” I think we would all agree that, in these days of email and social networking, letter-writing is sadly a dying occupation.

Young Adult  Divergent by Veronica Roth The society in which Beatrice Prior lives is divided in to factions: namely, Erudite, Amity, Candor, Abnegation and Dauntless, according to the character of those within

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice it. After an aptitude test at age 16, Beatrice makes a radical decision to change faction and thereby changes the course of her entire life. This suspenseful and exciting novel will undoubtedly appeal to young adults d lt who h have already enjoyed The Hunger Games and the Twilight series. NB. The library also stocks the DVD of Divergent, which was released in 2014.

Children’s Non-fiction  Lego Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life by Daniel Lipkowitz “Where will your imagination take you?” This book is an absolute dream for children (and adults too, for that matter) who are into Lego. There are more than 500 ideas for e things to make with your Lego bricks, organised in clear chapters: Once Upon A Time, A Small World, Go Wild, Things that Go Bump in the Night and Wish You Were Here. This inspirational book also offers tips and tricks for better building techniques, simple and speedy “Quick Builds” and Lego challenges to share with your friends. Oh, and the lavish illustrations

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Picture book  Snow by Sam Usher This is a beautifullyillustrated book that tells the story of a little boy and the fun he has in the snow with his beloved Grandad – although admittedly, Grandad does take rather a long time to get ready for their trip outside! A great book to share with your little one at this traditionally frosty time of year.

Library News Baby Bounce and Rhyme We are now able to offer Baby Bounce and Rhyme sessions every Tuesday from 11-11.30am. These take place in the children’s section of the library and are led by a member of library staff and an experienced volunteer. These sessions are a great way for mums and dads to meet other parents and they are already proving to be very popular. Storytime The library offers two Storytime sessions:  Thursday, 10.15-10.45am Pre-school Storytime  Saturday, 11-11.30am General Storytime Lastly, the library would like to wish all our customers a very happy and healthy new year (hopefully filled with all the new books we had for Christmas!)

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Artist’s splendid clock ‘trivialised’ Keep crossings away from roundabouts

isfactory competition has been held and the preferred design voted for, should the designer then have to submit to having his design emasculated and trivialised? There is an old saying that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. I’m afraid that Mr Boyeson’s splendid horse has been turned into just such a camel. Yours in sorrow more than anger. John Eley

Centre always lit up like a Christmas tree I would love to know who is paying the electric bill on the new council building in Keynsham. I leave for work at 6.30am and it is always lit up like a Christmas tree! Every light is on – maybe I should offer my husband’s services? He is always turning the lights and heating down in our house so I’m sure he could save the taxpayers a small fortune. Helen Crew Write to Keynshamvoice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR, or email news@keynsham voice.co.uk

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Free yoga for youth groups on offer A Keynsham yoga teacher is offering young people a free course in the ancient discipline. Sandhya Coyle, who runs classes in the town each week, wants to hear from youth groups or organisations that work with teenagers or young adults who would be interested in receiving a free six to eight-week yoga course. The classes would be aimed at either 13- to 16-year-olds or 17- to 25-year-olds who aren’t regularly active. For more information, visit http://yogakeynsham.webs. com/youth-and-teen-yoga, email yogakeynsham@gmail.com or call 07789 880415. Sandhya is also running a yoga fundraiser in aid of young meningitis survivor HarmonieRose Allen (www.hopefor harmonie.co.uk) on Friday, January 9, at St Francis Church, Warwick Road from 10-11am. Sandhya can be contacted for more information with the details above.

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I’m writing again on the subject of road safety. As we have a more elderly population – me included! – it takes much longer for older people to get over the crossings so they should be situated in the right places, not so close to the roundabouts as they are now, ie at the bottom of Rock Road and Charlton Road. As a driver myself your attention is on the roundabout and where the other road users are going, then as soon as it’s clear to go you are on top of a crossing. They say that’s where the pedestrians choose to cross – surely if some form of railings were put there it would guide people to the crossing away from the roundabout and make things

In another publication recently appeared a picture of the intended new clock. From memory, this appears to be nothing like the design which was voted for back in May. This was confirmed by the item in the December issue of Keyshamvoice (Page 19) which shows the original. This structure showed a neat two-stage plinth on which would stand an interesting column, incorporating at the base a replica water wheel – an appropriate reference to Keynsham’s industrial past. One can’t see from this picture the precise look of the clock dials, but nothing, I am sure, like the couple of wristwatch dials stuck on top of something more reminiscent of a bland lighthouse column atop a boring granite base! Why, when a perfectly sat-

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Families flock to enjoy festive trip Another cracking Christmas season has seen Avon Valley Railway’s Santa Specials run at more than 90 per cent capacity. The festive train rides, which ran from November 30 until Christmas Eve, carried thousands of passengers along the heritage railway line from Bitton. The special services, during which each passenger meets Santa and his helpers as they pass through the carriages handing out gifts to young visitors, have seen their popularity grow for five consecutive years. Commercial manager Richard Shacklock said: “Even though the way the calendar fell in 2014 meant we were running two less days than in 2013, average numbers per train were up. It’s been incredible. “This is testament to our volunteers’ hard work in creating a truly memorable day out for visitors, many of whom send us

thank you letters. Record-breaking passenger numbers are, of course, more than just figures - the Santa Specials bring in vital funds for Avon Valley Railway, which couldn’t survive without its volunteers and visitors.” The heart of Avon Valley Railway is Bitton Station, an original Midland Railway station, which like the locomotives, carriages and track, has been restored by a team of dedicated volunteers. Without the volunteers, the locomotives wouldn’t operate or be restored, tickets wouldn’t be sold and the site wouldn’t be maintained – but thanks to them and those that visit, the railway is being restored for the delight of current and future generations. For more information on Avon Valley Railway visit www. avonvalleyrailway.org or call 0117 932 5538.

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Advertising feature The beauty of working together A new look and a new name – but the changes at a Keynsham hair and beauty salon are more than just cosmetic. Two long-standing High Street businesses have teamed up to create Pure Hair and Beauty inside the premises of what was formerly Charlie Browns hairdresser’s. After 35 years at the helm, Charlie Browns’ Robert Freeman is taking a step back with Gemma Witcombe, who has worked with Mr Freeman for the last two years, stepping up to take over. Working with Gemma Cozzubbo, who owned Pure Beauty in the premises above Charlie Browns, the salon has now been transformed and will offer a wide range of treatments, from waxing to non-surgical face lifts, and all hairdressing services. Gemma Witcombe said: “Robert is getting nearer to retirement age and wanted to start sitting back a little and Gemma and I wanted to combine the two business to make one hair and beauty

salon so we both refitted the shop. We feel so excited for the future of Pure Hair and Beauty, it has given the place a new lease of life. We have had so much interest since the refit, it’s been fantastic. All of the therapists and hairdressers are well experienced and have a really full client base.� To celebrate the launch of Pure Hair and Beauty, the salon is offering any new clients 10 per cent off when they mention the code kv15 throughout the month of January. Find Pure Hair and Beauty at 14a High Street, call 0117 986 8320, visit www.pure-beautykeynsham.co.uk or find them on Facebook.

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In the Garden A couple of days ago I was tempted into the garden by the sight of a clear blue sky and full sun. Much to my amazement I found the grass covered with leaves once again. I had a good clear-up at the beginning of December and thought that was the end. Where have they come from? Some were from the wisteria, but there were others, some quite red, and some big maple leaves. So I raked them into a couple of piles, into the deep wheelbarrow and onto the leaf pile. The consolation is that I shall have a very good supply of leaf mould next year. Anything for nothing is very encouraging. Do you like mysteries? We

have some good hellebores in our front garden, and some have been passed on to a friend. Why are theirs showing shoots while our older ones are showing nothing? I guess that ours are in intermittent shade, and the friend’s are

in full sun, when it shines. What is to do in January? A slow month for me apart from pruning the larger fruit trees. There is not much colour on the plants but one shrub is well worth having and that is the Hamamelis (witch hazel).

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They are quite handy and have spidery flowers coloured from orange to red. The weather does not affect the flowers but if you buy one plant it in a sunny spot. It needs summer sun to repair the wood and encourage the buds. And what about all these tools that have been put away and now cleaned? Have an afternoon in the greenhouse or garage and clean off all the caked soil, using a stiff hand brush or a soft wire brush and make them gleam. Oil them with the oily rag and hang up or put in a drawer. Cutting equipment such as pruning saws, bow saws, secateurs and garden knives all need attention with possibly new blades for the bow saw. Not expensive but so worthwhile to make work easier. Clear out the greenhouse, shed or garage and throw away all the old bulbs and corms that never got planted. Have a look through catalogues, magazines and the gardening pages of newspapers – there is a lot of information around!

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On the Plot This is a quiet time for gardeners as there is little to do on the plot because the weather and ground conditions are limiting factors. If you have the time and opportunity, continue to clear and dig any remaining areas of your plot. Time invested now will pay dividends next spring as the action of the winter weather will help break up your ground so when it comes to seed sowing in the spring the soil will be in better condition. On my plot I continue to crop what is available, including sprouts, cabbage, celeriac, parsnip, swede and I have still got leeks and purple sprout-

ing that can be left and will see me through the latter part of winter. If the weather is really wet and cold it is best to keep off the plot and stay indoors to sort out your seeds for next year. I have mentioned in earlier articles 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. I always keep the empty seed packets to remind me of the varieties I have grown so if you were happy with the results you can buy the same variety again. I have not found any noticeable difference between the different seed suppliers or brands but I know that some gardeners

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swear by a particular supplier. However, I have noticed a difference in the value for money from a price and quantity point of view so keep an eye out when you visit the garden centres next time. Success is not all about the seed variety and other factors play a big role so think back to the failures and consider if the weather or soil temperature played a part in the failures. Consistent germination has always proved a bit of a mystery as some years there is success and others total failure for no obvious reason. The “when to sow� guidelines on the seed packets are helpful but trust to your judgement. For example if the weather is unsuitable, cold and wet, then delay sowing and surprisingly 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.

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 Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker for January is Mrs C Gardiner on winter flowering shrubs. New members welcome. For details, call Debbie on 01225 872450.

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 Age UK Bus Walk at Bear Flat, Bath, linear river path. Bus from Keynsham at 9.45am. Call Pete on 07986 612571 or Andy on 07939 566718 to confirm details and spaces.  Learn reflexology techniques to support your baby or toddler’s health: sleep problems, digestive issues, colic etc. Here We Grow Day Nursery, Saltford Community Hall, Saltford, from 9.3010.30am.

January 8

 Age UK Bus Stop Walk, Bristol city centre to Hotwells, an easy walk beside the floating harbour. Bus from Keynsham at 9.40am. Call Norman on 0117 986 3530 or 07724 122381 to find out about spaces.  Tom Hanks stars in Captain Phillips (12A), the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama. The film will be screened by Keynsham Film Works at 7.45pm at the Community Space at Keynsham’s Market Walk. Annual membership of Keynsham Film Works costs £30 or watch as a guest for £5. See www. keynshamfilmworks.co.uk for details.

January 10

 Keynsham Farmers’ Market at Market Walk, 9am-1pm. Visit www.somersetfarmersmarket  Jacob Rees-Mogg to hold MP surgery in Keynsham from 4-6pm. Call 0117 987 2313 or email jacob.reesmogg.mp@ parliament.uk to make an appointment.

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Have you got an event you would like to publicise? Or do you run a club, society or community group in the Keynsham area? Send details to news@ keynshamvoice.co.uk or call us on 07887 561567 and we will make sure thousands of people in and around Keynsham know about it.  Shelley Jones, of Perfect Balance Reflexology, is giving a friendly and informal talk about reflexology and how it can support your wellbeing. Includes a free treatment for a willing demonstration participant and selfhelp techniques for your health. Saltford Hall, 11am-1pm.

January 12

 Live music with The Ceili at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

January 13

 St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild welcomes speaker Alan Mildren, who will speak on Beautiful Marine Life Around the UK, to their next meeting at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, from 9.45-11.45am. New members and guests welcome. Follow the group on Twitter @KeynaTG.

January 14

 Age UK Bus Walk in Westonsuper-Mare, two miles. Bus time to be confirmed. Call Pete on 07986 612571 or Andy on 07939 566718 to confirm details and spaces.

January 16

 Concert with Natalie Holmes and Bashema and Jodie Staddon, the Community Space, Keynsham. Tickets £7 from Keynsham Town Council or Bristol Ticket Shop.

January 19

 Timsbury Natural History Society welcomes speaker John Martin who will talk on the subject of Borneo. The talk will take place at Conygre Hall, Timsbury, at 7.30pm, entry £3.  Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society. Illustrated talk by Tony Coverdale on “The Brass and Copper Industry of the Avon Valley”. The Key Centre, Victoria Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham, 7.30pm, visitors welcome, £2.50.  Live music with Steve Mercy at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Saltford Hall, at 7pm. Matinees will be held on January 24 and 25 at 2pm. Tickets £9 adults, child/concessions £7, family ticket £25, all tickets on January 21 £6, available from Saltford Hall or from tickets. saltfordpantomimeclub@gmail. com.

January 22

 Age UK Bus Stop Walk in Weston-super-Mare along the Promenade, with lunch in Weston and free time to visit the shops etc. Bus from Keynsham at 9.40am. Call Norman on 0117 9863530 or 07724 122381 to find out about spaces.  Live music with Oldasis at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

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Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, two decades since their first meeting Jesse and Celine are facing the challenges of staying in love. At the Community Space at Keynsham’s Market Walk. Annual membership of Keynsham Film Works costs £30 or watch as a guest for £5. www. keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

February 15

 Join Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome for a three to four-mile themed walk around Bradford-on-Avon with the local Walkers are Welcome group. Walkers will travel by train to Bradford-on-Avon and there will be refreshment stops. Times to be confirmed, email wrwkeynsham@outlook.com for full details.

February 16

 Timsbury Natural History Society welcomes speaker Richard Fox who will talk on the Restoration of The Somerset Coal Canal. The talk will take place at Conygre Hall, Timsbury, at 7.30pm, entry £3.

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 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 874259 or email june_wentland @bathnes. gov.uk.

 BBC Radio 4 show Any Questions? comes to St John’s Church, Keynsham, broadcasting live. Tickets are free. Contact the Parish Hall for availability.  Open folk musician group at The Ship Inn, Temple Street – everybody and every instrument welcome. 8pm.

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 Age UK Bus Walk, Millennium Green, Bath. Bus at 9.45am. Call Pete on 07986 612571 or Andy on 07939 566718 to confirm details and spaces.

February 2

 Pub quiz at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8pm.

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 Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker for February is Mr J Dicker on Snapping Bugs/ AGM. New members welcome. For details call Debbie on 01225 872450.

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 Keynsham Film Works screens Before Midnight (15), the third chapter in this romantic drama following Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. Starring

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 Art classes on alternate Mondays: January 19, February 2 and 16, March 2, 16 and 30, 10am-noon. Fear Hall lounge, Keynsham. £5.50 per session. Friendly, encouraging and experienced teacher – relax and have fun while learning and progressing. Varied subjects and flexibility regarding media including watercolours, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink and acrylics. Classes also available all year round on Tues and Fridays in High Littleton 10.3012.30 at £5 per session. Contact 07784839781.  Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every

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 Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm and/or Fridays 7.309.30pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.  Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903 or John White on 0117 986 9274 for details.  Mother and baby coffee morning, Verona Coffee Shop, 230 Bath Road, Keynsham, from 9.30-11.30am. All welcome. n Keynsham Knit’n’Natter Group meets at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, from 2-3.30pm.  The Ship Inn, live music every fourth Monday of the month, 8.30pm.  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. 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. Come 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 members of all abilities. Call Pat on 0117 986 4722.  Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559 for more information.

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 Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday meeting at 7pm in the Fry Club foyer, Somerdale, Keynsham. We jog/run 5-7 miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk for more details.  St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.4511.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. For further details, please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.

find gyms intimidating. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome, Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nick dewfall@aol.com to ask any questions.  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. Email buggywalk@gmail.com or find Bristol NCT on Facebook.  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, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org.  Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, contact Jenny on 0117 986 8331.  Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org.  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.

 Line dance class, at The Fry Club, Carter Room, 7-8pm for complete beginners, 8.159.45pm for beginners. Every Tuesday except May 13. Entry £3.50, everyone welcome, just turn up or call Jacqi on 0117 373 0720 or 07974 120184 or Lyn on 0117 956 9548 for details.

 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.

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who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome.  Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Information on 0117 986 2819 or 0117 986 4014.  Enjoying Strictly? Fancy learning Ballroom, Latin and Old Time Dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry's Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. For more information contact Terry on 0117 932 3071.

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 Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Call in for a chat – FREE support and advice to help you give up smoking. Drop in 5-7pm at Keynsham Health Centre to find out more.  Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10am to noon. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. Just turn up. First week free.  Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby.  The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford.  Continued on Page 42

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ď Ź From Page 41 Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Contact treasurer Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864. ď Ž The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. ď Ž Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. ď Ž ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall,

Keynsham. To book a free taster session call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www. choirjam.co.uk. ď Ž Yoga class, Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, 8-9pm. Price: by donation. Bring water, a mat or a large beach towel and wear comfortable clothing.

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ď Ž Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments for adults and children. Group is held on Thursday afternoons with no charge. Please contact June on 01225 872304 for more information and location. ď Ž The Painting for Pleasure Club is a friendly group of mixed abilities painting in mixed styles. We meet on Thursdays from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Anyone interested in joining will be made very welcome. Call 01225 873773 in the evening. ď Ž Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Call in for a chat - FREE support and advice to help you give up smoking. Drop in 10.30-

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www.keynshamvoice.co.uk 11.30 at the Baptist Church. ď Ž St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. For further details, contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056. ď Ž Yoga class, St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, 7-8pm. Contact Sandhya to book a place, first class free. Visit www. yogakeynsham.webs.com, email yogakeynsham@gmail.com or call 07789 880415.

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ď Ž 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. If you are interested, come for coffee or

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contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. ď Ž Yoga class, St Francis Hall, St Francis Rd Keynsham, 10-11am. Price: by donation. Bring water, a mat or a large beach towel and wear comfortable clothing. ď Ž Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. ď Ž 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. Adults ÂŁ2.50, children ÂŁ1. Refreshments and bring and buy book stall. ď Ž Try short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Fridays 7.309.30pm and/or Mondays 1.304pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.

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 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.  Enjoy Strictly? Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Lessons for young people on Saturday mornings at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071.

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Roman coins roadshow rolls into Saltford A roadshow that gives people the opportunity to take a closer look at a selection of Roman coins is rolling into Saltford in the next few weeks. The Beau Street Hoard is a collection of 17,577 coins discovered in 2007 on the site of the new Gainsborough Hotel in Beau Street, Bath. The silver coins span almost 250 years – from 32BC to 274AD – and were discovered in eight separate money bags fused together, resulting in painstaking work to extract each coin. The Beau Street Hoard Roadshow has been travelling around Bath and North East Somerset, allowing visitors to handle some of the coins, look at displays and hear talks as well as strike their own coins to take home. Next month the roadshow will visit Saltford, setting up at Saltford Hall in Wedmore Road on Saturday, February 21, from 11am-3pm. Susan Fox, collections manager at Bath & North

East Somerset Council, said: “The images on the coins are fascinating. They were the easiest way the Emperor had of communicating with his citizens, and therefore represent thousands of mini political broadcasts.” Bath and North East

Somerset Council was awarded a £372,500 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to purchase the hoard, which is getting a permanent home from this month at the Roman Baths. For more on the Beau Street Hoard, visit www.romanbaths. co.uk.

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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. I love the world, it’s a beautiful place, I’ve a genuine love for the human race. Sadly there’s those that would disagree, They can’t look at the scene that I can see. There’s suffering, oppression, hardship and pain, Wars are fought over and over again. They can’t see the world in the way that I do, Their torment and anguish obscures the view. So spread thoughts of love across the wide sea, To all those poor souls that

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Thought for the Month Andrew Judge – Team Vicar in the Keynsham Parish One of the major changes I noticed in moving from south Africa to England 13 years ago was that instead of everything – schools, universities, calenders etc – starting anew in January, I was now experiencing a two-stage transition into a new year, first in September and then again in January. I am not going to argue which is better but I am going to ask if we make the most of this annual transition opportunity. What comes to mind immediately of course are New Year resolutions, but my view is that, if they do have a place, they are only part of a very valuable process that we can experience if we are willing to give some time to it, and that process is the process of review. More and more in the work and community environment, especially in this period of rapid

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change we are experiencing and will continue to experience, we have realized the importance of regular reviews of how things are going – did our plans work out? If not, why? What do we need to do differently, drop or what new issue has come up during this period? My question today is whether we have got round to doing this on a personal level on some kind of regular basis. This immediately raises the issue of temperament – some people are more naturally inclined to this process of review and reflection. But if it is important

we may need to consider this is a discipline worth learning and in the spiritual realm it is possibly THE most important discipline. Socrates (a wise Greek from ancient times) is reputed to have said “an unreflected life is not worth living” and he certainly has a point. So how do we do it? The really keen people (and I have to include myself in this group!) keep some kind of reflection diary or journal, jotting down thoughts, feelings etc on events that have had some impart on them during the

last day, or week, or whatever time frame they like to use. This is valuable in itself as a way of processing “stuff” that otherwise accumulates and can become indigestible. But it also provides a useful record over a period of time. At the very least though (for the less inclined?) some kind of annual review on issues such as work/life balance, longterm hopes or goals, family time, exercise, maintaining friendships (especially important as we grow older), making space for some form of spiritual exploration or growth etc, would again be valuable in itself but might actually give more weight and motivation to one or two of those New Year (or September?) resolutions! In any event, may I wish you all a creative and enjoyable New Year for 2015.

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This month, courtesy of food blogger Rachel Scott, we’re bringing you two desserts in one! Serves: 12 Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Ingredients  Brownie 170g dark chocolate, chips or broken up 160g unsalted butter 350g caster sugar 70g plain flour Pinch of salt 5 medium free-range eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract  Cheesecake 100g white chocolate, melted and cooled

350 g cream cheese – I went full fat 75g caster sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 medium free-range eggs 250g fresh or frozen raspberries Method Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Line a 20cm square brownie tin. Set aside. To make the brownie mixture, melt the butter and choco-

late in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until completely melted and combined. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Add the sugar, flour and salt to the melted chocolate and mix until smooth. Beat the eggs separately before adding to the mixing bowl along with the vanilla. Blend together until you create a shiny chocolatey mixture.

Pour this into the prepared tin. And then make the cheesecake mixture. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs until smooth and creamy. Fold in the cooled white chocolate. Pour this carefully over the brownie mix, trying to create an even layer. Drop the raspberries into the tray. You can push them in deeper if you want. Cook for about 40-45 minutes. After 40 minutes remove the tin and check to see if the brownies are set but still have a slight wobble to them; return to the oven if they need a little longer. Cover the brownies with foil and leave in the tin to cool, cover and chill overnight.

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For January, we meet hypnotherapist Chris Hunt DHP, HPD, MNCH (Reg) and replace them with new, positive and constructive thoughts and actions.

Tell us about your business. I am a qualified solution-focused clinical hypnotherapist and I work from my own home, which has easy parking and is in a calm, peaceful location half-way between Keynsham and Queen Charlton. As well as being a mother and a grandmother I have over 30 years’ experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families in a local authority setting and my practice is based on many years of understanding the difficulties we face when pressures get on top of us. From both my personal and my professional knowledge, I am passionate in my belief that with the appropriate support, we can create significant, lasting change in the areas of our lives that are important to us, within relatively short timescales. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? Whether you are faced with long-standing issues relating to anxiety, stress, anger and/ or depression; or whether you need help to deal with a specific issue such as passing an exam, getting through an interview or driving test; or want to address habitual behaviour such as smoking or over-eating, solutionfocused hypnotherapy can help you to effectively break patterns of unwanted negative behaviour,

What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? I have lived and worked in Keynsham and its surrounding area for many years. I enjoy seeing Keynsham prosper and grow as major new developments take place and the community spirit is re-energised. What makes your service different from others? Most people encounter stress or anxiety at some point in their lives and as long as it stays within “safe levels” it can usually be dealt with naturally. When it becomes too much, however, it can significantly disrupt our day-to-day lives and can lead to illness, physical and emotional exhaustion. This can have a significant impact on personal, social and working relationships and on our general quality of life. Solution-focused hypnotherapy combines practical and clinically proven strategies with a scientific understanding of how the brain works, to help us to create significant positive change. The combination of hypnosis and solution-focused therapy is clinically proven as a way of helping us to create significant positive change in the areas of our lives that are most important to us. It reduces anxiety very simply by using a process of relaxation and visualisation to allow us to focus on the positive aspects of our lives, and so on the goals we want to achieve.

What are your plans for the future of your business? I believe that life is a continual process of learning and development and as such I value the opportunity to keep my practice updated. Since qualifying as a hypnotherapist I have attended additional specialist training in areas including:  Working with children and teenagers (see my website for details)  Mindfulness, which can reduce stress and anxiety by helping you to “live in the present” and to maintain a moment-by-moment

awareness of your thoughts and feelings  Hypnobirthing or self-hypnosis for childbirth, which teaches the importance of relaxation as being the key to breaking the cycle of fear, tension and pain  NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), which when used alongside solution-focused hypnotherapy provides additional tools to help you to prevent cycles of habitual and destructive behavior, replacing them with new, positive and constructive thoughts and actions  Neuro-science, which provides a scientific understanding of how the brain works in creating anxiety-related problems, anger and/or depression, and what we can do to manage better. I also attend regular supervision in order to keep pace with any new developments. Since setting up my practice I have received a steady flow of referrals through my website and I have placed enormous value on receiving many word-of-mouth recommendations, which tells me that my work has been seen to be both helpful and effective. It is my hope that I can continue to provide a service to the people of Keynsham for many years to come. Contact To discuss whether Solution Focused Hypnotherapy will be helpful for you, or to book your free initial consultation please call or text me on: 07710 407210 www.chrishunthypnotherapy. co.uk info@chrishunthypnotherapy. co.uk

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Traditionally, an atmosphere of resolve to live better and more frugally follows the extravagance of Christmas. Repaying debts is one of the most common New Year resolutions – with this in mind, here is a rumination about the importance of setting a strict budget for home improvements. What a sobering topic – hopefully not too boring! Recent TV series The Great Interior Design Challenge is a great place to start talking about money and decorating, as it didn’t give an especially accurate portrayal of the real costs involved. With designers being given a £4,000 budget in the finals, contestants created attractive rooms without spending huge amounts of cash. However, these figures were only to cover the purchases of furniture, soft furnishings and other decorative materials used in the schemes. It wasn’t made explicit that the bill for the two builders and two decorators over the four days would have run to several thousand pounds. With all the last-minute,

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with interior designer Zoe Hewett panicked, voluntary assistance from friends and family that was vital to the timely completion of the competition, it is easy to imagine how “real” project costs could spiral out of control. Many interior design clients are initially hesitant about divulging (or even setting) their budget. Understandable, considering money is such a personal and often emotive subject! But it is essential, even if DIY-ing it, to set an amount that you can afford. Scrupulous

designers ask in order to specify budget-compliant solutions, and source appropriately priced products (not to be nosy or manipulate the project for their own gain). Buildings featured on Grand Designs typically go over budget by 10 per cent, so factor that in as a contingency amount, and this time next year you could be saving instead of debt-paying.  Zoe Hewett is an independent interior designer www.zoehewettinteriors. co.uk.

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Vets step in after hearing of pet’s plight Staff at a local firm of vets helped make a family’s Christmas by giving their pet dog treatment they couldn’t afford after facing redundancy. Bath Veterinary Group, which has a branch in Saltford, got involved in B&NES care provider Sirona’s 12 Days of Christmas initiative. Sirona staff were invited to request gifts of up to £500 from the charitable Sirona Foundation for various causes, which ranged from warm clothing for children in need and homeless people to equipment to improve the care offered to the community. Bath Veterinary Group heard of the plight of one family and their pet following a staff member’s request and stepped in to help, with Royal Canin also offering them food for the animal. Sirona trustee Julie Sharma said: “What better a time to give than at Christmas? Staff at Sirona were asked to bid for gifts costing up to £500 and we were humbled by the requests.”

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Singer aims for success in 2015 Songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are among those performed by a Keynsham-based jazz singer on his new EP. Dennis DeMille, 48, has his sights set on landing a record deal this year and being invited to take to the stage at high-profile jazz festivals like Love Supreme or Brecon Jazz. He has taken a sabbatical from his role at an insurance company to record the EP in Twerton in Bath and write songs for his first album, working out of Keynsham where his girlfriend lives. Dennis says his singing style is often likened to the crooners, such as Nat King Cole and Gregory Porter, and he has come to find that ballads suit his voice, although he wasn’t always happy with his sound. He said: “I spent years feeling that my deep voice was a handicap, especially when I was asked

to perform songs from Stevie Wonder or Luther Vandross with a bands too lazy to transpose the songs to my key. “It was always a battle to get things done my way and it was through singing with choirs that I realised that my voice had strength, character and held a important position by providing the essential bass notes that the altos and tenor couldn’t hit. I even dabbled with the idea of becoming an opera singer at one point!� Dennis, who was born in Cardiff, has been performing at venues around Bristol and Bath and has found a jazz trio to work with and play on his EP, Sonority, which features jazz standards Ain't That a Kick In The Head, I'm Gonna Live ’Til I Die, The Nearness of You, The Beatles’ Something and Work Song. The tracks can be heard online at soundcloud.com/ dennisdemille.

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Students and staff take part in St Brendan’s Sixth Form College’s inaugural Christmas fun run for charity

Students and staff take to streets Staff and students at St Brendan’s Sixth Form College donned their Christmas outfits on the last day of term to take part in a 2.5km fun run to raise money for charity. Teenage Cancer Trust and CAFOD’s Ebola Crisis Appeal were the causes chosen by the college’s students to be the recipients of all that was collected. Father Christmases, shepherds, a donkey, a tiger and two monkeys were among those who

took to the streets of Brislington and between them they raised £385 for the two charities. Vicki Haigh, head of sport at St Brendan’s, said “It was another proud day for the St Brendan’s Sports Union and in particular the student management team who once again put together and delivered an event with a high level of professionalism, even braving the weather to ensure all participants had a great time.”

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Sport After the hectic run of six away matches in November, December saw a sense of normality return to Keynsham Town’s First Team’s fixture list with no midweek games. Unfortunately the three games played only yielded a single point. Cheddar visited the AJN Stadium at the start of the month and the two sides fought out a thrilling 3-3 draw. For entertainment and excitement, Cheddar are the team to watch, but they can be frustrating – particularly for Adam Jones, whose hat-trick was not enough for victory for the second time this season. The game was evenly balanced during the early stages but, with both sides having outstanding attacking players, a glut of goals always looked likely. Tom Morgan, who as always was a threat for the Ks, gave them the lead on 20 minutes, but Cheddar quickly got themselves back on level terms as a rebound was knocked in after their forward thumped his shot against the post. However the visitors’ defensive frailties were again to prove costly as Morgan quickly re-established Keynsham’s lead. The Cheesemen ended the half strongly as the home defence were struggling to cope with their wingers and on 40 minutes a cross was expertly volleyed home to restore parity. Cheddar looked the more dangerous side in the second half and after their centre-forward had rattled the crossbar, he appeared to have sealed victory with his hat-trick goal in the 87th minute, thumping home from another fine cross from the right. The Cheddar defence, however, had not read the script as – not for the first time – they allowed the opposition to go straight down to their end from the kick-off and score as Luke Lipinski’s back heel set up substitute Kyle Box, who scored with a low drive to earn the Ks a valuable point. Next up was a visit to Devizes Town, where the Ks narrowly missed out in a five-goal thriller. The Ks got off to a perfect start, when Skinny Morgan scored on three minutes with a spectacular 30-yard looping drive. They were on top for the first 15 minutes, but were made to

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Ben Stiff wins a header at Calne Town pay for failing to extend their lead when statuesque defending allowed an equaliser in the 21st minute. This boosted the home side and they took the lead five minutes later with a fine finish that gave Ks’ keeper Ash Wintle no chance. The second half was a different affair, however, with Keynsham bossing the game. A fine through ball on 50 minutes was expertly finished by Pat Davison, and the Ks rediscovered their usual free-flowing football. However, chances went begging, with the woodwork coming to Devizes’ rescue twice and their keeper in fine form. Then with five minutes to go, a Devizes breakaway led to a forward being felled on the edge of the box. After discussion with his assistant, the referee pointed to the spot and the penalty was duly converted to give the home side a slightly fortuitous victory. The last game before Christmas saw the Ks thrashed 6-1 at home to second-placed Cribbs. They trailed 1-0 at half-time to a disputed penalty, and conceded a second five minutes after the restart. However, Pat Davison got the Ks back into the game immediately, finishing from close range after fine work down the right by Ben Harris; but

the defensive errors that have blighted their season so far reappeared and they gave away another four goals to slip to a bad defeat. Manager Chris King and his assistant Sean Day have now been in the hot seat for nearly four months. King said: “There is a lot to reflect on since taking over the first team management role. So far, I have found it very enjoyable and it has been really interesting to look at all players within the club and how we can develop them further. Sean and I have been very encouraged by the majority of first team performances. While we have struggled to get a consistent run of results, we have certainly seen an improved playing style and a more competitive edge to our game. “As always when new management comes in there is a change of philosophy and demands and we have tried to push this through to all the players, right through to the Under 18s. We both have high standards and want all the players to understand that we are trying to get the best out of them so they can achieve better results and grow that winning mentality. “We have given all players a

fair chance to show us that they want to be at the club and that they are willing to work hard to make us more successful on the field. There were quite a few changes early on, and this was due to certain players moving on, injuries, etc. as well as changes that we felt would make the first team stronger for the future. We have brought four-five new players into the squad and this means there is now healthy competition for places, which has been missing in recent seasons. “The last month or so has been frustrating for us; we’ve had some good performances, but struggled to get many wins under our belt. We played a ridiculous amount of league games in November and all but one were away from home. While we had poor results at Chard, Warminster and Wells, we got an excellent win at Calne and a creditable draw at Hengrove after a really spirited second-half performance. Most recently, I felt we deserved to get all three points at home to Wellington, but were held to a 1-1 draw and then we had a really entertaining 3-3 draw with Cheddar. The latest performance against Cribbs again showed what a good team we look going forward, but we must eliminate the defensive errors which are holding us back at the moment.” Keynsham Town Reserves currently lie in 11th position in the Somerset County League Division One East, with 15 points from their 14 games. Keynsham Town A are also 11th in the Bristol & Suburban League Division Two, with seven points from 11 games, while the club’s Under 18s are having an excellent season in the Somerset Floodlit Youth League North Division – they are in fourth place, with 20 points from 11 games, having scored 41 goals in the process. After a visit to local rivals Oldland Abbotonians on 10th January 10 for the First XI, Westbury United are the visitors on Saturday, January 17 (3pm kick-off). The rematch away to Cheddar follows a week later, before the month ends with Corsham Town visiting Keynsham on Saturday, January 31 (3pm kick off).

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New home and new name inspires teams to success in season so far A hockey club that started the season with a new home and a new name has quickly found its footing, vying for the top spots in two local divisions. Keynsham Hockey Club has enjoyed a strong season so far, with real success for the Men’s 1st team and the Ladies’ 2nd team. It’s all to play for with the men's team second in the table in Davis Wood Hockey League Division 2 and with their sights set on promotion. They have three games in January, away to Wootton Bassett on January 11 and City of Bath A on January 24, and at home to Team Bath Buccs E on January 17. The Ladies’ 2nd team will be defending their place at the top of the table in the West Clubs Women’s Hockey League Brunel Division 3 at home to Bristol Bluebirds on January 10, and against Mid Somerset 2 on January 17 and South Gloucestershire 2 on January 24. The ladies proved their mettle at the start of the year in a tough game in which they took on a team of 15 with just eight on the pitch and walking away with

a win, a highlight of the season so far. The club was formerly Fry's Hockey Club but changed its name after moving to Keynsham Cricket Club in 2014, a move that has only been positive, say members. A spokesperson said: “So far this season has been very successful, which is brilliant for a club who are establishing themselves in a new home and with a new name. “We love the cricket club,

everyone is so friendly. We have been made to feel very welcome.” The club put their success so far down to several factors – commitment to training; good coaching and transferring skills into game play; recent changes boosting morale and team spirit; and new players and success keeping the players motivated. The club spokesperson added: “Our goal for the future is to play at the highest level we can, attracting more players to develop

more teams and make the club much bigger. The more members the better! We also hope that the setting up of the club's academy for youngsters from the local area will benefit the club in years to come.” To find out more about Keynsham Hockey Club, including forthcoming fixtures for all teams and how to get involved, visit www.keynshamhockey. club. Home games are played at Wellsway Sports Centre.

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Captains hand over cash to squadron Members of Keynsham Bowling Club have handed the town’s air cadets some welcome extra funds after collecting donations throughout the year. The club’s ladies’ and gents’ captains chose to support 2386 (Keynsham) Squadron Air Training Corp throughout the

2014 season, raising £550 for them. Funds were raised from small change from bar takings and from bowling “spiders”, when members each pay a fee, gather around the green and, when the captain shouts “bowl”, each roll one wood with the aim of getting

closest to the jack in the centre of the green. Another long-standing tradition also added to the pot. During each match of the men’s end-of-season tour, a pig container is placed at the end of the rink where the Keynsham club is losing by the biggest margin.

After the game, the players then “encourage” the host club to make donations, which this year added £200 to the total. Captains Mo Dickinson and David Hockney are pictured above at Keynsham Bowling Club HQ presenting a cheque to members of 2386 Squadron.

Kelsey can bend it like Beckham! Fry Club Girls 2 – Downend Fliers 1 Bristol Girls League Under-16s In a close encounter on a misty morning it was Downend who took the lead just before half time when Ella Thresher played in Rebbeca Giles to score from three yards and put the visitors up 1-nil. In the second half Fry's girls were awarded a free kick on the left flank some 25 yards out. Kelsey Manning stepped up

to bend the ball over the defence and into the back corner of the goal, just like a David Beckham free kick, to draw the Fry’s Girls level. Fry's Girls then took the lead when Ellie Brockton tricked her way into the visitors’ box to drive a shot into the Downend goal from 12 yards, to put the Fry’s Girls 2-1 up. A late diving save from Emily Rose in the Fry’s goal kept all three points for the Fry’s Girls.

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Cycle club swaps Lycra for fancy dress on festive lap around lake A banana on a bike accompanied by a Christmas pudding? It could only be Salt and Sham cycle club's “Run What You Brung” outing. The cyclists grabbed any form of pedal-powered vehicle – from tandems, Raleigh choppers and trailers or their usual bike – for the occasion, dressing up in a range of outfits for a circuit of Chew Valley Lake in December. Santas were joined by reindeer, cowboys, Danger Mouse, Dick Dastardly, a headless horseman and even a teacher in gown and hat carrying a cane. The group meets every Saturday morning to ride around Chew Valley Lake and new members are welcome – visit www.saltandsham.co.uk.

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