Keynshamvoice March 2013 by Emma Cooper

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Shoppers making the switch See P8

Going extra mile to raise funds See P23

Vote paves way for homes on green belt Core strategy debate – See P2

Concern raised by traveller site campaigners P3 Bid to extract gas to be ‘put on hold’ P5 Final touches put to plan for Somerdale P6 Police boss to speak at town meeting P9

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Green light for homes on the green belt Plans to allow development on areas of green belt around Keynsham to help meet future demands for housing have been given the green light. A special meeting was called on Monday, March 4, to allow B&NES councillors to discuss the proposals that could see an extra 450 homes built on land to the south-west and east of the town, near the K2 site and off the A4. The proposals also include hundreds of homes that could be built on green-belt sites at Bath and Whitchurch. At the time of going to press, a majority of councillors had voted in favour of the proposed development for the Keynsham sites while councillors who represent the town voted against. At the meeting, Councillor Alan Hale spoke against the proposals for land to the south of Keynsham. Other sites in the B&NES area were still being discussed. The debate comes after B&NES was told it needed to find more land to cater for housing demand over the next 15 years. While its original draft Core Strategy provided space for an extra 11,500 new homes, the proposals avoided green-belt sites. After concerns were raised by the draft Core Strategy Examination Inspector, the number has now increased to 12,700 after the

authority conducted a green-belt review to find room. Councillor Paul Crossley (Lib-Dem, Southdown), leader of the council, said: “The inspector’s key concern was the need to ensure that Bath & North East Somerset Council was properly addressing housing needs in the district. The council has already been able to identify a supply of around 10,800 new homes through maximising the use of brownfield sites and bringing empty properties back into use. “Additional locations for new housing have been identified on the edge of Bath, at Keynsham and Whitchurch. The housing supply in the Somer Valley and at sustainable villages has also been increased.” Plans for homes in the green belt around Saltford were dropped as they were “not considered deliverable” in the period the plan covers. Consultation with the public on the agreed sites and the proposals for them will now take place in March and April, after which residents’ comments will be considered by the inspector.

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Worry at new traveller site bid in village Campaigners who fought against proposals for a travellers’ site near Ellsbridge House last year say they fear the plans could be revived. Members of Keynsham Action Group have spoken out following the news that a new proposal for a travellers’ site at Stanton Wick has been put forward, despite the site being withdrawn from B&NES’ list of preferred locations last year at the same time as the land in Keynsham, off the A4. The Stanton Wick application – for 12 pitches and 12 day rooms with hardstanding areas – has been submitted by agents Ruston Planning on behalf of a private developer. Residents in Stanton Wick, who teamed up with Keynsham campaigners last year, have now begun their battle again, appointing a planning consultant to help their case. KAG spokesman Jonathan Burbage said: “This has two key issues for KAG. “Firstly we need to pay Stanton Wick Action Group £8,000 now rather than having a year to

raise the money, but it also questions whether we are truly safe in Keynsham.” Rosemary Collard, owner of Snapdragons Nursery, which is based in Ellsbridge House, wants to buy the neighbouring area of land to use as a natural forest area for youngsters to explore and inquired with B&NES about purchasing it before buying the premises at the end of 2011. She has since repeated the inquiry on several occasions, she says. However, campaigners say a recent email to Ms Collard from a council representative saying the authority was “still considering options” for the site, had done nothing to allay their fears over the future of the land. Mr Burbage said: “Please can the people of Keynsham support KAG in the raising of funds to allow us to pay for our legal costs to date. “Without this help we will not be in a position to continue the fight should the land next to Ellsbridge House be reconsidered for a travelling site.”

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COUNCIL INFORMATION

Council Budget 2013 decided Services to public protected – no increase in Council Tax Services for the public protected, no increase in Council Tax, and investment in local homes and jobs were the key priorities approved by the Council recently at its 2013/14 budget meeting. These priorities are despite reductions in funding from the Government to address the national economic crisis, an increasing elderly population, and rising costs. The Council continues to manage local taxpayers’ money sensibly and live within its means to deliver balanced budgets. Councillor Paul Crossley, Leader of Council, said: “As a result of making back-office savings of around £25 million over recent years with more to come and tak-

ing some difficult decisions, your Council is protecting the vast majority of services to the public. “We are publishing a list of services to the public that have been protected so that people are more aware of the everyday services that will continue next year. “There are tens of thousands of people across the area who benefit from these services, whether that is having a continued weekly bin collection or highly specialised package of home care to maintain their independence or use a supported bus service. The services to the public we are protecting are highly valued by local people and play an important part in their everyday lives and local communities.”

Protected: Weekly bin and waste collections will continue in 2013/14

Our priority - Protecting frontline services in 2013/14 This list represents just some of those protected in 2013/14.

Supporting vulnerable people and families We will continue to fund:  The existing 2,200 care packages and placements to maintain the independence of older people and disabled;  1,100 people to use our Personal Budget programme giving them choice over their care packages;  The existing Handyperson home improvement services for around 2,000 people through Care and Repair;  Social care for around 750 of the most vulnerable young people in our society;  Foster care for 135 children and young people; 6. All nine Children’s Centres kept open;  Delivery of around 53,000 community meals to older and vulnerable people;  A Community Alarm Service to more than 1,300 people to older and vulnerable to get help quickly;  Our award-winning Independent Living Service which supports 340 people to maintain their independence;  The transportation for 150 people to support them to ac-

cess adult day care services;  The Virtual School for Children In Care service for around 150 vulnerable children and young people;  Support for around 100 young people who leave care to give them the opportunity of a positive future.

A better quality of life in our communities We will continue to fund:  Weekly waste and recycling collections for all 72,000 households with a new small electrical item collection service;  Around 40 lollipop patrols keeping children and parents safe from traffic;  All 52 street cleaners retained to maintain our high standards;  All three Recycling Centres with existing opening times;  All eight library branches for people to read and learn;  All three leisure centres kept open to help people keep fit and healthy;  The existing four Youth Centres kept open for young people to socialise and learn the skills they need for adult life;  Our network of 103 CCTV cameras operating 24 hours a day supporting a safe and secure environment;

 A network of over 16,000 streetlights that will be turned on to keep the public and motorists safe during the hours of darkness;  Existing winter roads maintenance commitments including nine gritting vehicles that salt over 260 miles of our road network, over 400 grit bins, and 16 snow warden pilots;  Repairs to around 2,000 potholes on our roads – and have the money to do more should severe weather strike;  A scheme for 78 schools to cut their energy costs and carbon emissions through practical and financial support. The day-to-day funding of schools and teachers is separate from the Council’s spending.

Supporting people to live, work, and learn We will continue to fund:  Over 50 bus services that wouldn’t otherwise operate;  Support for 60 people who are either care leavers or longterm unemployed to get into a work placement;  Hundreds more business clinics and workshops for companies looking to start-up;  Support for the private sector to increase the take-up of ap-

prenticeships by around 5%;  Transport services for around 1,800 eligible young people every day to get to our local schools;  Our School Meals Service which, alongside our schools, serves up 900,000 meals for primary school children;  Free entry for all residents to the Fashion Museum, Roman Baths, and most exhibits at the Victoria Art Gallery;  Places for 900 children and 200 adults on our Bikeability scheme which encourages safe cycling;  All three One Stop Shops in Bath, Keynsham, and Midsomer Norton kept open and improved.  The pressure from the combination of Government funding reductions, demographic change, and rising costs will continue. This may require further prioritisation of our services.

Find out more Detailed information about the budget, including how the Council is making back office savings and the full medium term financial plans for each service in the Council is available at www.bathnes.gov. uk/budget2013

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Bid to extract gas is on hold A bid to extract gas on land near Keynsham has been put on hold until the end of the year, it has been reported. UK Methane Ltd had originally submitted an application to carry out test drilling for coalbed methane at Hicks Gate but withdrew the scheme in December, announcing the firm would instead apply for full production But now the Bridgend-based company has told the BBC it won’t be submitting the new proposal until the end of the year, while it concentrates efforts on a planning application in South Wales. The original proposal for test drilling in Keynsham attracted more than 600 objections. UK Methane Ltd director Gerwyn Williams told the BBC: “There is opposition everywhere,

Jobs fear as care contract ended Healthcare workers were left waiting to find out whether they would lose their jobs after their company’s contract to provide care for 94 people in B&NES was ended last month. Homecare B&NES staff say they had been left fearing for the future of their roles after the transfer to a different care provider was announced by B&NES

Council, with one member of staff who approached Keynshamvoice saying he only knew of the changes after he was informed by a client. The firm said it was due a review of its position at the time of going to print. A council spokesperson said: “The responsibility for the future of the staff affected by the end of the contract lies with Homecare B&NES.”

that is something we have to address and work in a totally transparent manner and bring people along with us and make them realise what the advantages of this are.” Meanwhile members of the Frack Free Somerset group staged an event in Keynsham’s High Street on Saturday, February 9. The group set up a “drilling rig” and handed out around 400 leaflets to passers-by.

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Get chipped and clipped! Every year thousands of pets get lost or stolen. Microchipping your pet gives them the best chance of being returned to you safe and sound. Microchipping provides a permanent, inexpensive form of identification. Collars may break; identification tags may fall off and get lost. There is always the chance that the most reliable and well-caredfor dog will go missing or be stolen. Dogs and cats are most likely to become disorientated and lost when they have been moved to a new home. Microchip-operated cat flaps can allow cats to roam and return freely and can also stop neighbouring cats using your home as a hotel! The Government is bringing in compulsory microchipping for all dogs from April 6, 2016, to help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets, relieve the burden on animal charities and to protect the welfare of dogs by promoting responsible dog ownership. In 2011 approximately 110,000 stray dogs were picked up by dog wardens and animal welfare charities and over half of these stray dogs could not be rehomed because their owner could not be identified. Approximately 60 per cent of dogs in the UK and less than half of the UK’s 11 million cats are currently microchipped. The process is quick and virtually painless, whereby a microchip the size of a large grain of rice is placed in the loose skin behind the shoulder blades. This is done using a needle, and is similar to your pet having a routine vaccination. The microchip

holds a number unique to your pet which can be read by a handheld scanner. Rescue centres, dog wardens and vets are equipped with these scanners and the details of the microchip number are held on a national database (Petlog) resulting in a quick and happy reunion! Petlog is the official UK database of more than 3 million animals residing in the UK. The most common are dogs and cats – but there are also rabbits, ferrets, horses, birds, fish, reptiles and even an elephant! Microchipping is a great way to ensure that the best efforts are made to reunite you with your family pet but you must remember to update any change of address or telephone numbers. You can take advantage of a special "Chip and Clip” offer, where you can get your pet ID chipped and also have their nails clipped at the same time, for only £10. Simply call Keynsham Veterinary Centre today on 0117 986 1713 to book an appointment.

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Final touches Residents got another chance to have their say on Somerdale’s future before proposals are formally submitted this month. Developer Taylor Wimpey held an exhibition of the plans, which had been updated following feedback from the public display in the summer, and once more asked residents for their views. On show were artist’s impressions of an all-new Fry Club, complete with modern changing rooms, a larger sports bar and flexible rooms to allow the venue to host a range of events all over two storeys. There were also aerial views of how the site could look, with the factory buildings becoming a “landmark” within the development, Block A housing apartments and Block B and C partially retained for employment use. The developer hopes to build up to 700 homes on the site, in a “garden neighbourhood”, along with a care home, pri-

mary school, a local centre with medical, retail and leisure uses and premises for employment creating up to 1,000 jobs. The exhibition also looked at transport, with plans to “remodel” the existing junction providing access to the site, changes to access at Priory Road and Chandos Road to prevent commuter parking and an extended overflow car park for Keynsham Station. Residents were asked to fill in comment forms at the event to give the developer feedback before formally submitting proposals to B&NES Council. One resident visiting the exhibition said: “It seems to have been tailored to what people were saying such as keeping the club and making it mixed use. It’s good they are keeping these facilities for Keynsham and hopefully there will be some employment.” To see information displayed at the exhibition, visit www. somerdaledevelopment.com.

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made to plans Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressions of how the Fry Club could look and the proposed mixed-use housing development from above

Developer amends homes proposal The developer behind plans for up to 100 new homes in Saltford which have met with strong opposition has put forward an alternative vision for the site. Crest Nicholson is hoping to build on land off Manor Road, south of the village, but many residents have raised concerns, including additional traffic and

increasing demand on the local primary school. Now agents for the developer have submitted another lower density master plan for councillors to consider as well, which could feature around 72 homes and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;green bufferâ&#x20AC;? with the green belt. Comments on the scheme are being accepted until March 21.

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News Market to host musical’s stars Organisers of Keynsham Farmers’ Market say they have been “bowled over” by the response to an appeal for musicians and singers to perform at the monthly event. The call for local talent, which was published in Keynshamvoice in January, has attracted a variety of performers and this Saturday, March 9, Keynsham Light Opera Group is sending along “orphans” from forthcoming musical Annie to entertain shoppers and publicise the show. The Somerset Morris Dancers are also lined up to perform in future, and organisers say there will be some surprises in coming months. A spokesperson said: “The market itself is going from strength to strength with awardwinning producers building up strong local support. Keynsham customers are particularly keen to buy their meat from farmers they know they can trust who’ve raised the animals themselves.”

The market runs this Saturday, March 9, from 9am-1pm and on the first Satuday of every month. Visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk.

Chairman takes river trust helm A group hoping to revitalise the

stretch of the River Avon running from the edge of Bath through Keynsham to Hanham Lock has elected a new leader. Bristol Rovers director and Keynsham resident Geoff Dunford has become chairman of The Riverside Regeneration Trust, which hopes to create employment, pollution-free neighbourhoods, river-based homes, sustainable transport and river-related leisure activities along the stretch. Mr Dunford said: “The loss of community along our river is something we should be ashamed of. This Trust and its plans embody hope for a community connection to the river for the people living in and around it.”

More buying from butcher by Rosa Sherwood

A Keynsham butcher says he has noticed a 10 per cent rise in the number of customers since the horse meat scandal hit the headlines. Chris Banable, owner of Banable’s butchers, has been trading in the town for 20 years after taking on the business when he was just 19. The discovery of horse meat in some supermarket beef products seems to have shaken consumer confidence, with many independent butchers reporting an increase in trade. Chris said: “I hope this will continue, and people will realise our prices aren’t that much different to supermarkets and we'd be grateful to keep these new customers." Staff at Banable’s, on the High Street, are all trained in the trade, including manager Steve

Ford, who has been a butcher for 35 years. Chris said: “We really care about what we do, and everything is prepared on the premises, so we are in control of the meat from buying the carcass, to the preparation, storage and then selling.”  A batch of beef mince that contained 1 per cent horse meat from supplier Welsh Bros Food was distributed to 49 schools and 10 Early Years Centres in December, B&NES Council has reported. The local authority was informed on February 27 and has withdrawn all Welsh Bros Food beef mince products from all schools, disposed of any beef mince products regardless of batch number and taken beef mince off the menus. Head teachers and centre managers have been informed.

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Police boss is guest speaker Keynsham residents will be able to discuss crime and and policing with the Avon and Somerset force’s elected boss. Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens has taken up the invitation to be guest speaker at the annual town meeting on April 22. The meeting, which will take place at Keynsham Baptist Church at 7.30pm, hosted by Keynsham Town Council, is open to all residents. Ms Mountstevens said: “It is an exciting time for us in the area with the development of a new police operations base at Ashmead Road. Our constructors Miller are currently discussing possible projects with local schools, charities and community groups. They have also placed 100 per cent of orders totalling £3.5m with companies within

a 35-mile radius of the site so I hope many people are experiencing the benefits of the project. I am sure there will be lots to discuss.” Ms Mountstevens celebrated her first 100 days in office at the start of this month, saying the job was “even better than expected”. She said work towards fulfilling her pre-election priorities – tackling anti-social behaviour, burglary, violence against women and children and putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system – was under way, with consultation on the Police and Crime Plans in its final stages. April will also see the launch of the Commissioner’s £200,000 Community Action Fund, to help groups, charities and voluntary organisations to help them make a difference in their community.

 Calling all artists and craftspeople – Keynsham Scouts are looking for potential stallholders at their craft market. The event takes place at Scout HQ in Ashton Way on the first Saturday of the month – this month on Saturday, March 9, from 9am-1pm. Tables are supplied and priced from £15. Call Keynsham Scouts on 07714237525 or email AGSL development@1stkeynsham scouts.org.uk.

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Youth and education

Scouts set off on night hike Scouts trekked through the night in the Mendip Hills on the second of Wansdyke Scouts’ Nightmare Night Hikes. The 82 Scouts split into teams to follow a figure-ofeight course through a variety of terrains, checking in at 14 bases along the way to earn themselves points. Teams from 1st Saltford took first and second place with 1st Midsomer Norton and 1st Chew Stoke sharing third. After the hike, at 2.30am, the youngsters returned to camp at Mendip Raceway, spending the rest of the chilly night under canvas. Organisers Matt Horler, Chris Dando, Jenny Ellor and Adrian Miles said: “The hours of prepa-

ration and training meant that everyone who took part had fun.”

Cadet selected for challenge A Keynsham cadet has been selected from among 200 hopefuls to be one of 21 finalists in the prestigious Duke of Westminster Award competition. Kayleigh Fisher, from 2386 (Keynsham) Squadron Air Training Corps, will take part in a four-day selection in Somerset next month, which aims to challenge teamwork, leadership and communication skills in physical and mental tasks. Nine winners will then be announced, who will join a threeweek educational expedition in South Africa. The overall winner will be announced on June 26.

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Students lead way on travel A scheme to get more pupils walking, cycling or using public transport on their way to and from school got on the road with help from students at Wellsway. Youngsters and staff at the secondary took part in the launch of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Active Travel Project on February 21. Pupils tried out a range of bikes from Wheels for All in the playground, where there was also a pedal-powered smoothie maker, free bike maintenance and journey advice. Councillor Roger Symonds (Lib-Dem, Combe Down), Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “Active Travel to school is a great way for pupils to enjoy staying fit and healthy and research shows it allows them to become better students in the classroom. Bath & North East Somerset Council wants to encourage people of all ages to think about how they take their journeys, taking sustainable

Just drop in and join in From essential life skills to lifesaving skills, youngsters have taken up a wide range of opportunities through Keynsham Town Council's Youth Service. Over the past year, the team of youth workers have helped organise street dance, basic cooking skills, creative projects, first aid training and the chance to gain new qualifications such as Food Safety Level 2 and a life-saving certificate. The TimeOut drop-in centre has also hosted question-andanswer sessions with health professionals, music workshops and two raves. Young people have also been given the opportunity to

arrange events at Keynsham Music Festival, cook at Keynsham Food Festival and gain work experience. The service has helped to create links within the community, working with Community@67, the town’s twinning association, St John Ambulance, Connexions and more. This month, there will be free Easter football coaching sessions with Keynsham Town Juniors on March 26, 27 and 28 at Kelston Park from 11am2pm, with 7-11 and 11+ age groups. To get in touch see the contact details below. We’ll be back next month to tell you what’s happening.

The Keynsham Youth Services team

Phoebe’s story

Ross Taylor from Taylored Cycles works on a bike, while pupils try other forms of cycling transport, like bus or bike, when they can. Young people are also contributing towards making their school a more environmentally friendly one.” The project has been organised in partnership with Sustrans.

Pupils hope to pedal to success Pupils at Castle Primary will be getting on their bikes this month to take part in The Big Pedal. Schools across the country will be competing in the Tour de France-style competition, in which pupils, staff, parents and carers complete “routes” around the UK such as Glasgow to Edinburgh and Devon Coast to Coast. Each day is a new stage in the competition and the more people

who cycle or scoot their usual journey to school, the quicker each route is completed and the school will be in with a chance to win prizes. Youngsters at Castle School decided they would like to take part in the whole event rather than just one day and parents and carers are encouraged to join in with them. The event runs until March 20 and there is more information at http://bigpedal.org.uk/.

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I started coming to TimeOut over one year ago. I came with my friends because they were going there. TimeOut is somewhere to go; it’s fun there’s lots of activities and opportunities to do things. I have done the Food Safety Level 2 Course, CPR for children and babies and a lifesaving course. At the Youth Fest, me and my friends thought it would be good to get different groups of the community to take part in a dance-along on the Bandstand. We got police officers, members of the Air Cadets, Bath Rugby, Keynsham Football club, youth workers and members of the

public to join in. I had to talk to all the different groups and persuade them to take part. I told the DJ what songs they wanted and then we went through the dance steps with everyone. I was really pleased the feedback from the performance was that it was the highlight of the day. TimeOut and the youth workers have made me more confident as a leader in groups. I work better in teams. Taking part in the activities has made me better in teams and leadership roles. I want to do the public services course and be a special constable when I am 18. Phoebe, 16

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

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Paralympian Stephanie Millward and Councillor Rob Appleyard present the Chairman’s Special Award to Keynsham Town Junior coaches Mark Thomas, centre left, and Richard Smale, centre right

Club scores a win for work in community A Keynsham football club is celebrating a win – this time off the pitch. Keynsham Town Juniors received the Chairman’s Special Award at B&NES Council Chairman’s Sports Awards 2013, which celebrate local sportspeople, volunteers and coaches. The club was honoured for its work in the community, including free coaching sessions for youngsters involved with autism support charity ButterfliesHaven and free after-school coaching for local children. The club also encourages children to develop as players

and then as coaches and referees to share their skills with the next generation. A club spokesperson said: “It’s great to know that the contribution we are all making to the lives of our young players and their families is recognised.” Another Keynsham winner was Mike Oram, from Keynsham Swimming Club, who was named Young Volunteer in Sport. Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Millward attended the event at the Guildhall in Bath on February 27 to present the awards.

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Singers end 22-year run on high note A choir which has entertained audiences for 22 years will be bowing out this year with a series of farewell concerts. The Keynsham Singers, made up of former Keynsham Light Opera Group members and friends, will be disbanding after conductor Ron Kent and pianist Ted Cox retire. The group will now perform four farewell shows, with the final performance in Keynsham on April 4, and will showcase their wide-ranging repertoire with songs from Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado and more. Heather Thomas, a member of the choir, said: “Keynsham Singers are disbanding due to a number of reasons but mainly because their long-standing conductor Ron Kent and pianist Ted Cox have decided to retire. Also, the choir wanted to leave on a high with a programme that

reflects the many years they have performed together. “It will be a very sad day on April 4 when the last performance takes place at the Victoria Methodist Church, Keynsham but also a great opportunity to celebrate the making of music together and being part of the Keynsham Singer family”. The Keynsham Singers will be performing at Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road on Saturday, March 9, at 7.30pm, tickets £7 on the door. Money raised will be donated to the Bristol branch of the Huntington’s Disease Association to support HD families in the Bristol and Bath areas. The Singers will also be performing at Stoke St Michael Parish Church on Thursday, March 14; Box Methodist Church, on Saturday, March 16; and finally at Victoria Methodist Church, Keynsham, on Thursday, April 4.

Tres bien! Twinning group raise £400 A French Revolution-themed evening hosted by the Keynsham and District Twinning Association raised £400 for Clic Sargent. Committee members from the group handed over a cheque to Kiren Fernandes, CLIC’s Bristol & Somerset fundraising manager, at the charity’s Keynsham shop last month. The sum was raised at the twinning group's Bastille Day event last July. A spokesperson for the group said: “As well as having a good time meeting up with friends from Libourne, members of Keynsham

and District Twinning Association enjoy several social events each year and one of these is always in support of a local charity.” The next event to be hosted by Keynsham and District Twinning Association will be a quiz night on Friday, March 22, at St Dunstan’s Church Hall, in support of Butterflies-Haven, to help its work with autistic children and their families. To find out more about the Twinning Association, visit www. keynshamtwinning.org.

 A business owner has celebrated six years of trading by opening his first shop – on Keynsham’s High Street. Office supplies and promotional goods firm Harvem is moving into the former Crucial BMX shop and managing director Clinton Hiscox has been handed the keys by Davies and Way’s Michael Ashbee. Mr Hiscox said: “I am looking forward to working with local businesses and residents – providing a service that is both personal and professional is our aim.”

The new shop will also offer in-house printing of garments as well as T-shirts, hoodies, sportswear, casualwear and workwear.

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Letters Bypass would come with risks Most Saltford residents are una-

ware that the start of 2013 saw one of the most dramatic periods in Saltford’s history. A set of options for future house-building in B&NES prepared by B&NES officers included the option of a bypass skirting Saltford tightly to the south plus 5,000 houses! This option was put forward for consideration as part of a package that might satisfy the independent inspector examining the Draft Core Strategy that B&NES was planning for sufficient new housing in the period 2014-2029. An additional 5,000 houses on the south side of Saltford would increase its size by almost four-fold. The proposed bypass would have started on the A4 near Grange Road and snaked in a large U-shape to the south of Montague Road, Manor Road, Haselbury Grove and Uplands Road. This option was rejected by councillors and was not included in the papers for a full council

meeting on March 4. The fact that this option was drafted at all vindicates those who have said that any bypass would come with the unacceptable risk of in-filling as the route of the bypass would become the housing development boundary. With 5,000 additional houses, Saltford becomes a town. There would be huge implications for schools, medical facilities and transport. A road skirting Saltford would make a mockery of the defence of the Green belt. In 2002, I brought together an informal group of Saltford residents who shared my view on the risks and disadvantages of a local bypass. Ten years on, I would like people to contact me once more. Duncan Hounsell

Bad drivers will ignore new limit “£500,000 of funding earmarked for road safety” seems an excellent idea, but when you look at it, what do Bath-based councillors

come up with? A 20mph blanket speed limit on side roads in Keynsham and Saltford, which are “self-enforcing”. Thinking outside of the box? I don't think so. I have to agree with Councillor Hale. I, too, have some knowledge of road safety having had to deal with hundreds of road accidents in the past. I am sure the money could be better spent targeting perceived problem areas, such as Charlton Road, The Wellsway, Bath Road adjacent to Chandag School playing fields where dozens of children and parents cross there every school day, many of the approaching vehicles ignoring the 30mph speed limit – an ideal site for a pedestrian crossing. Have the Bath councillors driven around the side roads of Keynsham and Saltford? I doubt it. The side roads are heavily congested in many areas with parked vehicles – natural traffic calming! “Self-enforcing” – what a laugh. Good drivers drive according to the prevailing road conditions and comply with speed

limits, bad drivers don’t. They ignore speed limits all the time so without enforcement what will be achieved? I am inclined to think nothing except a total waste of £500,000. Come on Bath councillors, let’s have some sensible suggestions tailored to “our” locality. B Lock Keynsham and Saltford resident for 57 years!

Rising rents add to traders’ woe We see shops closing in the High Street and some people automatically blame B&NES – but for once they are not to blame. The traders say that they are hit by supermarkets in Longwell Green etc and free parking would help; that the regeneration of the Civic Centre has an effect and, of course, the general financial situation and its effect on us all. There is, however, one big factor that is not mentioned. Landlords. Some traders’ rents are increasing by over 25 per

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Letters cent. This leaves the traders with few options: increase their prices which would slow trade, reduce staff or cut their hours or ultimately, the last nail in the coffin, shut up shop. If the landlords took a more empathetic and communityminded approach I am sure it would save our high streets and endear them to the public. Roy Staddon (Cllr)

Tell me more about Horace I am researching a play about Horace Batchelor and his Infra-draw method of winning the football pools. This oneman play will be performed at a couple of smaller venues around Keynsham and Saltford, culminating at The Brewery Theatre, Bedminster in August. As an ex-Broadlands School pupil, I was always amazed at how many people around the country had heard of (and knew how to spell!) Keynsham. Saying this, it seems informa-

tion about Horace is sparse. Can anyone offer any further information or know of any relatives or acquaintances Horace might have had? Also did anyone actually win anything using his Infra-draw method? Please contact me at info@ bluebrookproductions.co.uk if you can help. Many thanks for taking the time, and all good wishes. Kevin Cattell Resident Adrian Shipp has called for a new clock tower and sent us his suggestion Sketch: Adrian Shipp of Flagshipp Animations

course the answer has to be yes. A town needs a clock as its centrepiece and how easy it would be, I would imagine, to incorporate one into the redevelopment. But please, not one based on the old design which was knocked down. It was, like the old centre, way past its sell-by date. The design suggested by Adrian Shipp, as shown in your picture, is an excellent suggestion. It should be possible to have more than one clock of different designs, placed in various sites, so that one can be seen when approaching the centre from different directions. It should also make it easier to make sure that they all show the same time at the same time. John Howlett Keynsham

We need a clock Celebrating a chairman as centrepiece new It was a happy occasion on SunIn answer to your question posed in Febuary’s Keynshamvoice “Replace town’s clock tower”?, of

day, February 24, when many people came to St Francis Church for the induction of our new

chairman of Churches Together in Keynsham & Saltford (CTKS), the Rev Andrew Judge. Members from different churches took part and at the end 13 candles were lit to represent the 13 member churches. We also remembered the many ways in which CTKS is woven into the fabric of our two communities in such things as Friends in Need transport, the Victorian Evening, lunch clubs, the Saltford Festival – to mention only a few. And so we look forward to another busy year. Julia Scott Committee member

Thank you for helping after fall Through your magazine I would like to thank the lady and gentleman who came to help me when I fell down in Tesco car park on Thursday, February 7. I was in a lot of pain and in fact dislocated my right shoulder, so may not have acknowledged their help. Jill Greenslade

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Talk of the Town with Councillor Gill Hellier, chairman of Keynsham Town Council A very big thank you to all the voluntary and community groups that came to our networking event on the February 26, it was very rewarding to see so many and we hope that you all found it useful in promoting your own groups and finding new contacts. We are grateful for all the feedback and will be taking notice of the comments. The town centre regeneration seems to be progressing well and we look forward to the appointment of a public arts project manager very shortly to oversee the commissioning and installation of one or more pieces of public art

for the site. During the previous public consultations there was overwhelming support for a replacement chronometer and we are sure that any other ideas will be subject to wide consultation with Keynsham residents. The entry form for Keynsham in Bloom will be in our Spring Newsletter and we hope that many more residents will participate this year – the theme is butterflies and bees. You can enter a window box or a couple of tubs as there are many different categories. All we need now is a warm and dry spring and summer!

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Dad to ride in A Saltford man is aiming to raise more than £10,000 this year in memory of his son Jack who died during football training at the age of 17. The keen young sportsman’s death, in 2009, was as a result of sudden cardiac arrest, and now his dad Dave Boulton is preparing to ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to support the work of charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Dave has enlisted a group of friends from Keynsham and Saltford to join him on the gruelling CRYRide, which they are hoping to complete in 13 days from June 29. CRY has a screening programme which now tests more than 12,000 young people aross the UK every year to help identify the condition that claimed Jack’s life without warning. Jack’s father has since raised more than £40,000 for the charity. He said: “The support and affection shown by family, friends

Jack Boulton was a keen sportsman and a student at Wellsway School sixth form and the respective communities has been overwhelming.” Besides the CRYRide, Dave is also organising an auction evening, cricket match, quiz and a benefit gig to help reach his target. Donations have also been received from a number of local businesses, including Dave’s employer, Unum. People who wish to donate can go to http://cryride.co.uk/ or the fundraising page www. virginmoneygiving.com/cryride. You can also find out more on Twitter and Facebook.

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memory of son Jack Scott honoured for dedication A “model sportsman” has been named the winner of this year's Jack Boulton Award. Wellsway School sixth-form student Scott Tweedie was nominated by Nigel Kay for his achievements and contributions with Keynsham Rugby and Cricket clubs and Fry’s Hockey Club. Scott has captained the junior side at Keynsham Cricket Club, attended the U18 elite development squad and is now inspiring younger players as a coach. Andy Rood, junior chairman of the cricket club, said: “Scott is a model sportsman in terms of ability, attitude and approach.” June and Dave Boulton presented Scott with the trophy,

which each year is awarded by the Saltford Sports Network to a young sportsman or woman in the community, who displays some of the same sporting and personal qualities Jack was known for. Jack attended the sixth form at Wellsway School and played football for Keynsham and Saltford football clubs, cricket for Keynsham

Cricket Club and was junior captain at Saltford Golf Club. The other nominees this year who were put forward for recognition by their clubs were: Tommy Pearce (Keynsham Town Football Club), Millie Warren (Keynsham Swimming Club), Tom Scott (Keynsham Rugby Club) and Mollie Robbins (Fry’s Netball Club).

Plan to expand school agreed The proposed expansion of Castle Primary School in Keynsham has received the backing of Cabinet councillors at B&NES. The school, the closest to the K2 development, has been earmarked to increase its capacity from 210 pupils to 420 over a number of years. It is one of six B&NES primary schools the council proposes to expand. There will now be a four-week public consultation period on the plans expected to begin this month. Councillor Dine Romero, Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children & Youth, said: “The schools chosen represent the most appropriate options for expansion as they have good educational standards and are popular with parents. They are also located in the areas of projected future demand from new housing and/or underlying population growth and the school sites are of a sufficient size to accommodate the expansion.”

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By-election – March 14 Residents in Keynsham South will be going to the polls to elect a new town councillor for their ward in a by-election on Thursday, March 14. Members of the community can vote at Keynsham Elim Church, Balmoral Road, and St Francis Church, Warwick Road, from 7am to 10pm. Here, the three candidates tell us about their background and what they hope to achieve if elected to the town council.

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Meet election David Biddleston Labour

I was very pleased to be invited by the local party to be the Labour candidate for Keynsham South and if successful, I will be very proud to represent the people of the town in which I’ve mostly lived and worked since 1993. I am 43 and married with two sons (four and seven) the elder of which attends school locally. My wife Jenni is a teacher at a Keynsham school. Other than my job as a teacher with the Hospital Education and Reintegration Service supporting many children out of school for medical reasons in Keynsham over the years,

I’m also the secretary for the National Union of Teachers in Bath and spent many years supporting our members through difficult situations. Locally this found me involved with the campaign to prevent the closure of Broadlands School and greatly admired the strength of support provided by the parents within Keynsham South at meetings held at the school. After that experience, I became increasingly interested in town politics and joined the Labour Party in Keynsham as I was concerned about local building plans, changes to our High Street etc. I have great respect for all our serving councillors and look forward to the opportunity of working with them to the benefit of local people. I certainly believe that a council must have a balance of considered opinion and if you believe the same and share my belief that regeneration and

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candidates ahead of vote increased employment opportunities should be a priority, I hope you will consider voting for me.

Carole-Anne Duckett Conservative

I’m standing for the town council because I would like the chance to give something back to the local community which has given much to me. I retired a few years ago having spent most of my life working for the NHS. Since retiring, I have devoted much of my time to getting involved in local community activities and associations. I love working with people

and helping others, particularly young people, and became a qualified youth leader a number of years ago. I am an active member of the Keynsham & District Twinning Association, and have volunteered at the Time Out youth centre, helping to provide activities for local young people. If elected to the town council I would be a strong advocate for the residents of Keynsham South and be vocal in standing up for the interest of Keynsham as a whole. We need to ensure that that Keynsham has a thriving High Street, both during and after the construction of the new town centre, and I will support the Conservative campaign for free parking to be introduced in Keynsham. I will also support residents in their concerns over the K2 housing development, as well as the plans just announced by

B&NES for yet more houses on local greenfields. I will also fight to ensure a bright future for youth services in the town, something which is dear to my heart.

Andy Halliday

Liberal Democrat

I am seeking re-election in the Keynsham South Ward town council by-election to be held on Thursday, March 14. I live in the ward at Lilac Court. I have lived in Keynsham for over 20 years and my children attended Broadlands School. I am a library manager, a member of Keynsham Methodist Church and a qualified Sea Scout Leader.

I am an experienced town councillor, having served previously for eight years, during which time I chaired the amenities and allotments committee. I have campaigned against speeding in Keynsham and back B&NES Council proposals for 20mph zones in residential areas. I am also fighting to safeguard the future of Abbots Wood in order to keep the valuable public space intact. I welcome the Liberal Democrat-run B&NES Council’s £34 million regeneration of the High Street and town hall. Residents can see real action – it is happening now in front of our eyes. I support keeping the leisure centre and swimming pool in the town centre as they are a key part of town centre life. I am optimistic for the future of Keynsham and I want to help shape that future as councillor for Keynsham South.

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We’ve changed our name, but the team is the same! After 10 years as a Cartridge World franchise we have now gone independent, becoming Bath Ink & Toner. There have been no changes in staff – I’m still the owner, John the manager and Stuart the technician. We always advise customers to chat to us before they purchase a new printer as it’s not the cost of the printer but the cost of the ink/toner that will determine the cost in the long run. We sell original, compatible and refill ink and toner cartridges for which we offer a 100 per cent guarantee. Over the years we have had many customers popping in with their printers for our helpful staff to help change over the cartridge for them – we are more

than happy to assist where we can. We also sell paper and have a high quality colour photocopier. Business accounts are available. We offer a free delivery service on ink cartridges of £10 or over and over £30 on any toner cartridges in the Bristol and Bath area, which is free for business account customers. If we don’t stock a certain cartridge we can normally get it in the next day. We test all refill cartridges on our test equipment, pictured below left. If you would like us to organise a competitive quote for your business, school or charity, please feel free to call us to discuss further. Andy Hawkins

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On the Beat with PC Lisa Hawtin At the time of writing the sun is out and the Easter school holidays are just around the corner. I make no apologies for repeating myself when I say to parents: “Please consider the safety of your children when they are off school and out playing.” All too often these days we are reading about accidents involving children. You may consider your children to be street wise but a little reminder about road safety, stranger danger, water safety etc, is never a waste of breath. I will help with this message wherever and whenever I can. Calling all van drivers and owners! These vehicles are often the mobile office for some people with valuable work tools and devices being held within. Sadly in Keynsham and the

surrounding districts we seem to have a trend developing of theft from such vehicles. This is happening in daylight hours in various parking places, such as our local public car parks or from outside the home address. The type of equipment stolen is often expensive power tools – the tools of the trade to some. The financial loss and inconvenience goes on and on. The crime prevention advice would be to remove items from display inside your vehicle and lock them away. Having done this, ensure that you mark them with your post code and house number so any recovered property is returned to the original owner and not the new one who “bought it cheap down the pub”. I have property marking pens so contact me,

or PCSOs Bob Hambridge mbridge and Rebecca Knocker, and we will supply them. I would urge you all to report anything you think maybe suspicious, as there’s a real possibility that the suspects are loading the tools from one van to another vehicle. Let us decide if it’s a genuine situation or a theft in progress. Graffiti – yuck! You will have noticed that it is still going on. To the vandals who are persistent: “What a mess you are making of our town with your mindless scrawl, the cleanup costs could be better spent elsewhere. Clearly you are ready to pay the fines and face the possibility of a prison sentence.” To those who respect the area in which you live: “Please pick up the phone and report what is going on in your town!”

A musical with a difference will be turning the spotlight on rogue traders and conmen in a show aimed at helping residents avoid falling victim to scams. Solomon Theatre Comany is bringing its scambusting show Too Good to Be True to Saltford Hall on Tuesday, March 12, at 2.30pm, with tea and coffee from 1.45pm. A cast of three professional actors will tell the tales of Sydney, the victim of a rogue tarmac tradesman, and Mary, who thinks she’s won the holiday of a lifetime. The story-telling is accompanied by music from the Sixties and aims to get the safety message across loud and clear. The event is free, but tickets need to be booked in advance on 01225 396753 as numbers are limited.

Vote supports free parking Free short-stay parking in Keynsham has once again won the backing of a majority of B&NES councillors. A proposal put forward by Keynsham councillors at the authority’s budget-setting meeting on February 19 earmarked £100,000 to allow the scheme to be implemented at either the Labbott or Ashton Way car parks during the town centre redevelopment. The bid, tabled by the Conservatives, won the support of the majority of councillors but now must clear the hurdle of being agreed by the ruling LibDems. Keynsham East councillor Marie Longstaff, who moved the amendment at the meeting, said: “High Street businesses in Keynsham have said they are suffering due the fact residents cannot find adequate parking in the town because of the town hall redevelopment. Our proposal to create free short-stay parking at Ashton Way or the Labbott would go some way to helping support these businesses dur-

ing this difficult period, while making shopping trips cheaper and easier for residents. We’re therefore delighted that a majority of councillors have given their backing to this plan.” The council has also been urged to introduce a temporary extra deck of parking at Ashton Way and a shuttle bus to transport council office workers to and from the Riverside building.  Local councillors are also pressing for a full public consultation on the future of the Riverside office complex. Calls have been made for residents to be presented with a range of ideas and options for the site and for their views to be gathered. Keynsham South councillor Alan Hale said: “It’s absolutely essential that the redevelopment of the Riverside site meets with the approval of Keynsham residents. We simply cannot have the same situation as we did with the design of the new Town Hall, which has split public opinion, caused major controversy and delayed the project.”

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News Jacob Rees-Mogg MPP

The Education Service of the House of Commons runs excellent sessions for schools to visit Parliament to discover more about our proceedings. Last month two primary schools from North East Somerset were welcomed. They are both Church of England schools, St John’s in Keynsham and the Ubley Primary School. The format of the meetings is that they are told about how Parliament and political parties work. This is an opportunity for them to develop a manifesto, run a mock election and to follow an act of Parliament from its First Reading to Royal Assent. As part of their education this is an immediate way of learning about democracy. It ought to show that Parliament is not a remote body but one that is open to all, some of whom may later

want to have a political career. As the local Member of Parliament I am usually invited to join the pupils for a question and answer session. I enjoy these partly because children speak so directly – I was once asked how much I was paid as an MP. However, I mainly value them because they show how interested at an early stage of their lives people are in politics. As the turnout at general elections has fallen in recent decades it is more important than ever to educate people about the importance of Parliament. Every day I work in buildings that have been part of our history since the reign of William Rufus, who died in 1100. This is both a privilege and an excitement. I hope that the school children who visit me are similarly inspired. www.jacobreesmogg.com

Celebrations for @67 team The official opening of Community@67 saw the team welcome dozens of people to their Queens Road base to celebrate the occasion. Among the visitors were residents, Keynsham Town Council chairman Gill Hellier, Roger Thomas from Curo and Bath and North East Somerset Chairman Councillor Rob Appleyard. Chairman of Community@67 Clare Hudson told the guests how proud she was of what had been achieved by the management committee and volunteers how pleased she was to see “all the organisations that have supported Community@67 to help to get where we are today”. Mr Appleyard said he was looking forward his next visit when more of the team’s plans for the future were up and running while Mr Thomas paid trib-

Councillor Rob Appleyard speaks at Community@67’s celebration ute to the three Community@67 volunteers - Clare Hudson, David Cable and Adrian Inker - who were honoured in the B&NES Volunteer Awards 2012. The centre offers a range of activities and services, including back-to-work advice and help, maths club, health advice sessions from Sirona, an internet cafe, book club and more. For details, call 0117 986 6436.

A responsible, rewarding role St John’s Church of England Primary School, Keynsham wish to appoint two new Community Governors to join the school’s Governing Body by the end of March 2013. The school, located in Charlton Park has 210 pupils between ages 4-11. It was judged ‘Outstanding’ by the latest Ofsted and Church School inspections. A community governor is someone who can encourage further links between the school and community. They may be involved with local organisations or activity groups and should be able to contribute skills and experience to enhance the capability of the Governing Board. Governors are drawn from a number of sources so that input

and perspective on discussions and decisions can reflect a broad consensus. Ideally, we should like one of the vacancies to be filled by someone with a financial or business background. Being a governor brings with it responsibilities. However, the sense of fulfilment and satisfaction of helping the school provide and maintain the best possible teaching and learning environment for the children is considerable and, most believe, compensates for the moderate time commitment required (board meetings every six weeks, and also a six weekly sub-committee meeting). Please contact Mr Matthew Cottrell, Headteacher, (0117 9863824) for a Prospective Governor’s Pack and details of how to apply. All expressions of interest must be received at School by Tuesday 19th March 2013.

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Lynda goes to great lengths for charity by Rosa Sherwood Owners of Cafe Crème Lynda Gregg and Maria Spill are continuing to do their bit for charity year after year. Their latest fundraiser involved Lynda swimming the length of the English Channel to raise money for their chosen charity, the Meningitis Research Foundation. Being a strong swimmer, Lynda completed 22 miles in 12 hours. “I trained about three or four times a week and three hours was my longest training session but it was really intense sessions each time,” said Lynda, who practiced alongside the Severnside Tritons Swimming Club for about three months. To help keep her motivated throughout the day she had many supporters and visitors to

Cafe Creme owners Lynda Gregg, far left, and Maria Spill, next from left, and some of their supporters show how much Lynda’s swim raised for the Meningitis Research Foundation cheer her on. “I asked people to get in with me, so it was nice to see people swimming along with you, which kept me going,” she said. The swim raised £1,142 in total. The business partners organise one charity event every year and involve customers in their fundraising efforts.

“The customers love it, everyone can get involved in something, and it’s nice for them to feel part of it,” said Lynda. They have been successful in raising money with numerous events, including a Greek Night and a raffle, which have all helped to gather vital funds for various charities.

Pub visitors dig deep for RNLI Generous residents have helped raise more than £1,000 for the RNLI and its work to save lives at sea. Customers at The Ship Inn have this year donated £1,145 to the cause, through penny pots on the bar, monthly raffles and by buying tickets to the venue’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Landlord Richard Weymouth, pictured, said: “Across the two and a half years I have been at The Ship Inn we have raised a total just short of £3,000 for the RNLI. We were only able to do this with the ongoing support and efforts from the local people of Keynsham.” Richard and some of his customers presented RNLI fundraising manager Frances Warren with a cheque on February 22.

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The great outdoors ... on your doorstep Spring is on its way and many of us will be looking forward to getting out about in the fresh air and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hopefully â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sunshine before long. Here, the Friends of Manor Road Community Woodland tell us about the site and the work that goes into maintaining it for all to enjoy.

Primroses in Manor Road Community Woodland last spring

Manor Road Community Woodland lies on the eastern edge of Keynsham and close to the parish of Saltford. The woodland is owned by Bath and North East Somerset Council and over 19,000 trees and shrubs have been planted since 1993 on what was formerly agricultural land. Most of the trees and shrubs are native broadleaves and a wild flower meadow has been established, with a pond towards the northern boundary. The woodland therefore contains a

wealth of wildlife habitats with coppices, streams, glades and dry stone walls. Many different birds use the woodland and there is a plethora of butterflies and insects in the meadow during the summer. The areas in the woodland have been named after the fields shown on the tithe map of the area from 1841 and species identification boards have been installed in these areas to enrich the experience of visitors to the site. Access to the site is through gates on Manor Road and Courtenay Road, with access also from Witham Road and Minsmere Road. The woodland is maintained in partnership by Bath and North East Somerset Council and a Friends Group. This group, which was established in 2002, is open to all local residents

and meets quarterly to discuss ongoing management and community projects in the woodland. Task days are held on a monthly basis when projects such as tree pruning, coppicing, dry stone walling and path clearance are carried out. The Friends Group also raises some of its own funds through various grant schemes to support additional work in the woodland and has carried out regular surveys of the plant and wildlife. Manor Road Community Woodland is considered one of the best examples of its kind nationally and has recently won awards in the South West in Bloom competition. Further information and contact details can be found on the notice boards in the woodland. Friends of Manor Road Community Woodland

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News Group stages a dramatic tale Saltford Drama Club is set to

build the tension in their upcoming play A Letter From The General. The play is set in the common room of a mission station in the Far East in the 1950s. The General is leader of the province and the nuns, their priest and English residents have been ordered to leave or die at the hands of the invading regime. The production, written by Maurice McCloughlin and produced by Rodger Fowler, will be staged at Saltford Hall on March 14, 15 and 16. Tickets are £8 and are available from the ticket hotline 01225 872499. Visit www. saltforddrama.org.uk for more information on the group. Many things change but someone standing in the middle of Keynsham High Street to take a photo might still bring people to a standstill now. Far from the busy motorists’ route it is today, this photo, which we are publishing courtesy of Bygone Bristol, shows just two cars parked in the street. Perhaps some people will recognise the outline of a building or the traces of a shop frontage, but everyone will know the tower of St John’s Church. Next month we will publish another image of bygone Keynsham. If you have memories you’d like to share, write to Keynshamvoice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR or email news@ keynshamvoice.co.uk. For more on pictures and publications from Bygone Bristol, call 0117 942 3177.

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Make your spare space pay! Are you looking to earn some extra money each month… or do you need self storage? Yes? Then a new website that has recently launched in Bristol and Bath may be just the thing for you! Storenextdoor.com connects people that have “stuff to store” to people who live near them with “space to spare” – a bit like an “eBay for self storage”. The spare space could be an empty loft or garage, a spare room or even a secure outbuilding or undercroft. The service is fully insured by Aviva, and both parties have to fill out a user profile and sign legal documents to keep everything fair and square. The people who list spaces are known as “Badgers”, weekly prices for spaces range from £10-£20 for a room or loft space to £25£40 for a garage or outbuilding, and that includes the insurance cover, so considerably cheaper than going down the commercial storage route especially for a long-term contract. Anyone

‘Badger’ Laura rents out her loft with extra space can become a Badger – as well as homeowners the opportunity is open to small businesses and charitable organisations – and the website currently allows up to five listings per sign-up. People who have listed and rented out their spaces are already earning between £45 and £260 a month. The Squirrels (the people that rent the spaces) have to write an inventory of all the items they wish to store, and can ask to view listed storage spaces before using them. Once a contract is

arranged, the Squirrel sets up a direct debit and the website takes its cut from this fee. The rest is paid to the Badgers. A common first reaction is one of “can I trust the other party” and immediately issues spring to mind about security and safety. All the evidence, however, is pointing to the complete opposite. When people do business with people and their online reputations are put “on the line” – especially at a local level – then the results are surprisingly positive. Incidents of abuse of such services are very rare indeed and the collaborative nature of these websites means that users are generally very open about their interactions and very pleased to offer testimonials. Some people who have discovered the benefit of using Storenextdoor.com include: The Badger: Laura, a teacher says: “With a growing family and money not going as far as it used to, I’m always looking

at ways for additional revenue streams. When I read about storenextdoor.com in the paper I realised that I could rent out our empty boarded loft and literally make money while I was asleep! The website is really user friendly – it was really easy to make the listing. And we might actually be able to go on holiday this year!” The Squirrel: Kate, lawyer: “I recently inherited some furniture and don’t have room to put it in my house at the moment as we are redecorating – and I don’t want to get rid of it. Storenextdoor provides me with a local (and good value) solution while I sort my house out – and the insurance cover means I don’t have to worry about it. It’s a great idea!” The Storenextdoor founders state they are able to offer a service that is “good value, local, safe and neighbourly” so, if you have spare space or need self-storage head to www.storenextdoor.com to list or search for free.

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In the Garden with our Homegrown Gardener February is not a month I associate with much gardening. With the very dull weather in the first half of the month, and all of January, I feel very disinterested. I do not do much planting so seed and plant catalogues are not a distraction to me. But usually eventually something catches my attention and I start to take an interest again. Just a few days ago, during one of those lovely sunny days, I spotted some yellow dots in the rather unkempt grass. It was a group of yellow crocus, just beginning to show their heads. Looking further I found some more under a tree, and also three or four daffodils in flower. That brightened my mood and I began to examine plants more closely. Under an upturned pot I found the first shoot of a mini-

ature fuchsia, and shifting a pile of leaves I found a head of Timperly Early rhubarb, just about six inches high. Close by a euonymus was given a good shake and combed through to clear away dead foliage, and all the roses have some healthy shoots. Pruning will wait a few more days. And the hellebores have done us proud, making a lovely show in the shelter of a large shrub. So the marvellous cycle of nature continues to give us so much pleasure.

Depression A garden is a lovesome thingWhen it starts blooming in the spring The daffodil, the snowdrop white, The dainty winter aconite... And just as it is going strong, The woolly aphid comes along. Wireworms and weevils think it fun To eat your annuals one by one. Until the caterpillars start To break your horticultural heart. Go, take a flat or buy a yacht. A garden is a lovesome thingGod wot. Staking. With the mad March winds coming what do you do about those tall plants that sag or topple in the rain and wind? Wait until it happens and struggle to get some canes and string around them, heave them upright and leave them

looking sorry for themselves? Or do you plan ahead? Some quite practical supports I have seen, green and curved into a semicircle, with three upright legs into the ground serve a nice purpose. My favourites are the preformed circles, of various diameters, with three long separate legs. Set over the roots of something like asters they can be raised gradually as the plant grows until it flowers. I also use my own invention for the taller plants, I have some stout plastic netting 3ft wide on a roll. Cut a length, roll it into a cylinder, plonk it over the plant and secure it with big tent pegs or canes. I have learned the hard way about hedges. Although they get cut regularly, they always finish up being fatter than they should. So I have put down a marker for each and I am determined to trim to that mark, so the hedges will be very tidy.

Club to host first ale fest Keynsham Cricket Club will be taking a break from West of England Premier League cricket for one day to host its inaugural beer and cider festival this spring. The sports club will host the event on the May Bank Holiday weekend, on Sunday, May 5, at its Wellsway ground. The event will offer festivalgoers the choice of around 30 different drink varieties as well as live music, food and activities for children. A spokesperson said: “The event is a great chance to support both the local cricket club and local beer and cider producers while promising to be a great day out for families and real ale and cider enthusiasts alike.”

Residents can get the latest updates on the debut festival on Facebook at the KCC Beer and Cider Fest page or on Twitter by following @KCCNews Desk. Tickets in advance cost £5 for admission and a drink on arrival and will be available on the website www.kccbeerand ciderfest.co.uk. Alternatively call Sam Wheller on 07854 454890 or Joe Tarring on 07838 826435. Organisers say there will be no tickets available on the day. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and any local businesses interested in supporting the festival should inquire by emailing keynshamcricket@ gmail.com.

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Chamber of Commerce with chairman Lynn Young February’s meeting was very well-attended. We now have 50 members, which is great, but there are still a lot of retailers who haven’t joined. We are working for you, especially with all that is happening in our town. We’ve almost got a welcome pack ready for our new members and a members’ card to enable us to have 10 per cent off at members’ businesses. Planning for the Food Festival is under way – we now have the responsibility to run this. The Keynsham Town Team is still working behind the scenes trying to make our

High Street a better place to shop. Chris Major, head of Parking Services at B&NES, came to talk about our wanting two hours’ free parking in the Labbott car park? We fired lots of questions and he had lots of answers. The fight for free parking goes on. Our very efficient secretary will not be standing in April so we are desperate to get someone to help us take minutes and/or someone to do emails and agenda. It is a paid position. Please contact me on on 07714 451596 about membership and the secretarial position.

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News Town keeps its Fairtrade status Keynsham residents have been

praised for helping the town to secure Fairtrade status for the next four years. Alastair Singleton, chair of the Keynsham and Saltford Fairtrade Group, said: “It is wonderful that ordinary people in an ordinary town like ours continue to make simple choices in the way they buy their coffee, chocolate, wine and other products to achieve truly extraordinary impacts and huge benefits in producing communities in the developing world.” He presented a framed certificate to town council chairman Gill Hellier to commemorate the award on February 19. On March 6, a number of local schools welcomed representatives from Koolskools, a national supplier of school uniforms made using ethically sourced cotton, who talked about how switching to Fairtrade items could make a difference to farmers around the

world. The Fairtrade group is also sponsoring the visit of spiritual leader Satish Kumar on July 5 as part of Music Festival Week.

Visitors learn vital CPR skills Another 20 people in the Keynsham area now have a new skill that could help them save a life in an emergency. An open day at the St John Ambulance Keynsham Division’s Rock Road headquarters saw visitors taught cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as well as around half a dozen people sign up as volunteers to become community first aiders. Members were also on hand to outline more about volunteering opportunities for all ages, community first aid courses and providing emergency medical cover at public events. Organiser Dan Shearing said the open day had been a success. “If just one person who we taught basic CPR goes away and uses those skills it will be worthwhile.”

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Down on the farm with the Upton Cheyney Chilli Company Sadly, this will be the last blog from all of us here at the Upton Cheyney Chilli Company as after the March issue we have completed a 12-month cycle in the Keynshamvoice and naturally a chilli farmer’s schedule does not change much year on year! However, our last blog is one of great joy, as the first wave of seed sowing saw an almost 100 per cent germination success rate – up from last year’s rather poor 60 per cent. This is great news as it means we already have enough plants to fill two of the tunnels with three more germination waves to follow! It also means we will have excess plants, which will be on sale come May time. The second wave of seeds have now been sown in the

“We sincerely hope that you have all enjoyed reading about the little chilli farm in Upton Cheyney” heated propagators. The first wave was the long-tomature super hots such as Dorset Naga and Orange Habanero. This second wave, however, is dominated by Early Jalapeno with the pods reaching maturity approximately 90 days after potting on. This is in comparison to the super hots that can take up to 140 days – assuming a normal English summer with at least some sun! The Early Jalapenos are hotter than standard Jalapenos with an SHU of approximately 60,000. These pods will be smoked between the months of August

and November to make our first-class chipotles. So, we end our 12 months in the chilli-farming year and sincerely hope that you have all enjoyed reading about the little chilli farm in Upton Cheyney. Please do feel free to visit us at any time of year, as even out of season, the cafe and farm shop is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and, of course, don’t forget the Chilli Festival – Saturday, September 7!

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Who Let the Dads Out. St John’s Church is holding a monthly toddlers’ session specifically for dads, stepdads, grandads and male carers and their babies and pre-school children. The session takes place in the church hall from 10-11.30am. Bacon butties and coffee will be available for grown-ups and refreshments, toys and craft activities for younger members. £2 per family. Contact John Wilkinson on johnandbeccyw@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

Keynsham & District Twinning Association Quiz, 7.30pm at St Dunstan’s Church Hall, Bristol Road, BS31 2BQ. Teams of up to six. £5 entry per person to include nibbles and hot dog/filled roll. BYO drinks and glasses. Raffle and prizes. In support of Butterflies-Haven. To book a table ring 0117 986 5350 or 0117 9862119.

Sir Bernard Lovell School, 50th Birthday Bash. Ex-pupils welcome (years from 1974 to 1979). Bitton Recreation Club, for tickets call Alison on 07931 969587 or 0117 932 7944.

An evening of trad jazz/mainstream with Jeremy Huggett’s Dart Valley Stompers. Dance in cafe-style setting at Timsbury’s Conygre Hall (BA2 0JG), 8-11pm. Tickets £8 on the door. Bar, hot and cold food. Donation to MS. Details from Kate on 01761 471245 or www.mendip music.com.

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Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society. Illustrated talk by Carla Contractor: “Mary Carpenter of Bristol and India”. At The Key Centre, Victoria Methodist Church, Charlton Road, 7.30pm Visitors welcome, £2.50.

Keynsham Royal British Legion Women’s Section indoor car boot sale, upstairs Concert Room, RBL Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. 10am-2pm, £5 per table. To book a table please call 0117 986 8868. All welcome.

Rotary Clubs of Keynsham present a fundraising concert towards achieving the final goal of the eradication of polio from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. An evening of unique entertainment with The Temperance Seven at The Hexagon Theatre at the King’s Oak Academy, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4JT. Doors open 7pm for concert start at 7.45pm. Tickets £17.50 a head from John Wetherill on 01225 423843 or johnw@fsmail.net. There will be real ales, wines and soft drinks available.

March 26 Saltford Floral Club is having a practice class entitled Spring Is Sprung. Are there any budding flower arrangers out there who would like to join in? Call Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924.

April 6 St John’s Church, Keynsham, 7.30pm. After a visit by the Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir to Tenby in 2011, the Tenby Male Voice Choir will be joining us for a combined concert at St John’s.Tickets are £6 and can be obtained from G Shemwell on 07989 910787 or on the door on April 6.

April 13 and 14 Corston Village History Weekend. The Village Hall will be “100” this year and to mark this occasion there will be a village history exhibition the hall and flowers in the church. On Sunday morning at 11.15am we will be having a short service in church to say happy birthday using two of the original hymns used in 1913 for the dedication. The most photographed man in Bath (who guards Jane Austen!) will be in attendance in all his finery.

Opening times on both days 10am-4pm. Light refreshments will be on sale in the hall.

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

Monday 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 at 7.30pm. Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. Monday between 7.15pm and 9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per session, £3 concessions. Roy on 0117 949 8587. Just Dads, a group for fathers of children on the autistic spectrum set up by Butterflies-Haven. Meets on the third Monday of the month at The Ship, Temple Street, from 7pm. Visit www. butterflies-haven.co.uk.

Tuesday Free buggy walk and cafe meeting – first and third Tuesdays, 9.45am meet for 10am start

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What’s On outside Keynsham leisure centre, Temple Street. (Behind fire station). Email buggywalk@gmail. com for more details. KOPS = Keynsham Older People’s Social group. This friendly group of local, older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67 (the old post office), 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. Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2pm-4pm. We do different activities, eg. luncheon, quiz, games including darts and a committee meeting. On a Thursday afternoon, we do crafts and also have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551.

Wednesday Keynsham Photographic Society, Fear Hall, 7.30pm, to enjoy all

Honk! to bring audience flocking aspects of photography. Visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss own photographs with chance to view the best amateur work from the South West. See www.keynsham photographicsociety.co.uk. Keynsham Old Time Dance Club meets in The Fear Hall each week (September-May), 7.30-10pm for popular sequence and old time dancing. Selected new dances taught by professionals Des and Doreen Derrick M.I.D.T.A. M.B.A.T.D. New Members and visitors welcome . Details on 0117 986 2819. ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets on Wednesdays 11.30am-1pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. We sing everything from ELO to Olly Murs and perform with a live band! Adults aged 18-80+ are welcome to join; there’s no audition and no experience necessary – just enthusiasm and a love of singing! To book a free taster session call Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam.co.uk.

Wellsway School is excited to present Honk! a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. Come and join Ugly on the run from the wily cat, aided by gormless geese and a beautiful bullfrog. Tickets are on sale priced at £9 adults, £7 concessions and a family ticket at £28. The production runs from Wednesday, March 13, to

Friday Join a very friendly mixed group who meet up every Friday to play badminton, 10am to noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Everyone welcome regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 9866793. Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. Winter talks, second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30pm

Saturday, March 16, inclusive. The poster was designed by Beth Stephens, a Wellsway sstudent who won an inter-house a ccompetition to dessign the front page of the programme. o Other designs will O also be featured as a part of a collage to p be included in the b programme. p For more information on the production, visit www. wellswayschool.com. at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham. Adults £2.50, children £1. Refreshments, bring and buy book stall. Learn to play short mat bowls with a friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Fridays 7.30-9.30pm and/or Mondays 1.30-4pm until mid-May. All welcome, newcomers free. Ring Clive on 0117 986 6793 or just turn up.

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Thought for the month with Nigel Somers, Senior Pastor at the Elim Church, Keynsham It’s not long now until we celebrate Easter. And the big question we need to ask is: “Do we believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ?” Every true Christian will say yes. But what about the evidence? Jesus himself, before he died, predicted his bodily resurrection, Matthew 16:21; Eye witnesses saw it, John 20:24 1 Corinthians 15; the empty tomb testifies to it and Church history confirms it. The first thing the disciples proclaimed to the world was: “Jesus is alive!” Courts depend on the evidence of reliable witnesses to determine what is true. The most successful defence lawyer in the world is documented in the Guiness Book of World Records (1990). This is what it says: “Most successful

The big question we need to ask is: “Do we believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ?” lawyer: Sir Lionel Luckhoo . . . (who) succeeded in getting his 245th successive murder charge acquittal by January 1, 1985." That’s an astonishing feat – 245 murder trials in a row, either won before a jury or on appeal. I can only surmise that he had excellent analytical skills which enabled him to dissect what appeared to be water-tight cases. And he must have been an expert on what constituted reliable and compelling evidence. As we approach Easter, wouldn’t it be interesting to get an opinion from an expert

like Luckhoo on the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ? During his own spiritual journey, Luckhoo turned his expertise to the question of whether the resurrection of Jesus Christ fitted the test of legal evidence. And here's the conclusion he ultimately reached: “I say unequivocally that the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is so overwhelming that it compels acceptance by proof which leaves absolutely no room for doubt.” May you too discover the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter.

New president for Probus Club A new president has officially taken up his post at St Keyna Probus Club. The chain of office was presented to Geoff Williams, above right, by outgoing president John Crocombe, left, at his inauguration in January at the club’s monthly lunch. The ceremony was held at the Grasmere Court Hotel, Bath Road, Keynsham. The small group of retired professional and businessmen welcomes new members who would like to join their friendly meetings. Contact John on 0117 986 3961 for more information.

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Keynsham Crafts

Profile: Sue Taylor, Jewellery and Silversmithing I became a silversmith quite by chance! I wanted to try something new: something different to anything I’d done before. I was given a leaflet advertising arts and craft courses and suddenly silversmithing and jewellery seemed like a good idea (well, I’ve always been easily distracted by anything shiny) but I didn’t go into it with the view that it would lead to a whole new career! I started with a short course at the Orchard Workshop in Kingswood and I was hooked immediately. I bought books and tools, started teaching myself, and went on to do more courses, both at Orchard Workshop and later at City of Bath College. My first designs were very smooth, curvy, and organic in nature; and very heavily influenced by the Maori bone and jade carvings that I saw and loved when I lived in New Zealand. Since then I have moved on and there have been occasional spikes, forays into geometric shapes, chain

work; and sometimes I like to apply a surface texture to reflect or refract light; or a different finish to create shade, or highlight certain elements. I also like to work with stones and fused glass. About 10 years ago one of the jewellery tutors left Orchard Workshop and I was asked if I would like to take over her classes. I went off to do teacher training and added a couple of teaching qualifications to

my portfolio. I’ve worked for a number of organisations including South Gloucestershire Council Adult and Community Learning Service, Filton College, and I’m still teaching at Orchard Workshop. I really enjoy it; it’s wonderful to be able to share something I love with other people and it’s a learning experience for me, too! Helping others to realise their designs enables me explore pathways I might never

have thought about or come to within my own work. If you are interested in my work you can usually find something of mine at Georgia Brown in Perry Road Clifton, and Etsy – www.etsy.com/shop/ SueTaylorJewellery. Or you can contact me directly at suetaylor48@virginmedia. com You can also contact me if you are interested in a course and learning how to make jewellery yourself. Orchard Workshop is celebrating its 25th anniversary and we are planning to a series of selling exhibitions. We will be at the Yate Heritage Centre from mid-November to mid-January 2014, with other dates and venues to be confirmed soon. Visit www.orchardworkshop. co.uk.

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Keynsham Kitchen

March, 2013

with Slimming World consultant Ann Rose

Find a stroll or Recipe: Quick Lamb and Vegetable Biryani walk to suit you Serves 4 Residents are invited to join the Saltford Walkers for anything from a three-mile stroll to more challenging 10-mile routes. This month, the group has 10-mile walks at Herriots Bridge, West Littleton, and the Lockkeeper, Keynsham. Sunday afternoon walks of four and a half miles will take place at Chew Magna and Stanton Prior, while amblers visit Tyntesfield and Blaise Castle to follow routes of the same length. Strollers can step out at Chew Valley Lake for a three-mile walk. Call the group’s secretary on 0117 986 8794.

Prize for project A developer currently transforming the Bath Hill School site has won an award for its project The Thatch in Chew Magna. Whitecroft Developments picked up an accolade for Domestic Extension at B&NES Council’s Building Control Awards for Building and Design Quality 2012.

Ingredients Low calorie cooking spray 500g lean lamb leg steaks, cut into bite-sized cubes 250g green beans trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces 1 large carrot peeled and cut into 2cm pieces 3 cardamom pods crushed 2 cloves ½ tsp turmeric 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbsp mild curry powder 250g dried basmati rice 500ml lamb stock 50g baby leaf spinach chopped Fat-free natural yogurt sprinkled with paprika to serve Method Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and stir fry the lamb until brown on all sides. Add the green beans, carrot, spices and curry powder and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the rice and the stock,

and stir well, Bring to the boil, cover tightly with a lid, then cook for 15 minutes on a medium-low heat or until the rice is tender. Stir through the spinach, put lid back on the pan and leave to steam, undisturbed, for five

minutes before serving with a little fat-free natural yogurt.  Ann holds Slimming World classes on Thursdays at Keynsham Baptist Church. See her advert on page 18 for full details.

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Keynsham Shopping Easter is on its way and from spring getaways to hot cross buns, as usual the High Street has it all!

Clinic supports children’s cause Staff at a Keynsham clinic will be helping to raise funds for a national children’s charity throughout 2013. Hands-On Health Treatments, which has a branch in Temple Court, will be collecting donations for Barnardos as well as running a “name the bear” competition, with the winner taking home a Barnardos “Believe” bear.

Artists explore voice in the city 1. Stop off for a coffee and Easter biscuit or hot cross bun in one of the cafes in Keynsham High Street. 2. Bring some spring colour into your home – Daffodils from Buss’s. 3. Thomas Cook is offering short spring breaks to Amsterdam – home of spring flowers. 4. Easter cards – from a selection, pack of six from Oxfam Books.

A collective of creative people have been using their talents to help tackle the stigma surrounding mental health. Tiny Monuments, a group of local adults, have been exhibiting their mixed media art, written and spoken word at the Bath Literature Festival in the My Voice in the City exhibition. The show runs until Saturday, March 9, from 10am to 4pm, at Bath Central Library Exhibition Space.

Author makes stop at library Bath author Pat Lunt regaled library goers in Saltford with tales of his month-long cross-country travels by bus. Following his adventures he published Life in the Bus Lane: An English Odyssey by Bus and has his own website, www.lifeinthebuslane.org.uk, and has set up a project to encourage more people to hop on a bus.

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Library news Adult Fiction – reviewed and highly recommended by Kerri  Oh Dear Sylvia by Dawn French Sylvia Shute is lying in hospital, unconscious after falling from a balcony. The story of her past is slowly revealed by the succession of visitors to her bedside. They are watched over by a kindly nurse, Winnie, a single mum whose faith guides her through the trials and tribulations in her own life. Sylvia’s ex-husband, Ed, has found the strength to visit and talk about his feelings for her, something he was never able to do during their marriage. Cat, Sylvia’s close friend, somehow seems obsessed with her. Cassie, the daughter she rejected when she became pregnant with her now four-year-old granddaughter, Willow, is there. As is Jo, her dotty sister who promised their dying mother she would always look after Sylvia, and Sylvia’s housekeeper, Tia,

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with Sarah Wookey from Keynsham Library who talks in hilarious broken English and has wonderfully logical solutions for life. A letter from her son, serving in Afghanistan, and a heart-wrenching visit from her elderly, confused father, complete the concerned party. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, Sylvia’s complex character is revealed and the reasons behind her life choices. The only thing I would criticise is the odd swear word, which I thought unnecessary, but if you can ignore those you will, I’m sure, enjoy this novel. Poetry  Poems of the Seasons, illustrated by Gordon Beningfield Gordon Beningfield’s exquisite watercolour paintings comple-

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ment the huge variety of poems in this anthology on the changing seasons. Arnold, Blake, Browning, Chaucer, Hughes, Rossetti, Shakespeare, Shelley and Wordsworth are all here, along with many others taken from 400 years of poetry. Young Adult  Twilight: The Graphic Novel (Collector’s Edition) by Stephenie Meyer; art and adaptation by Young Kim Since the DVD of the last Twilight film is out on March 11, a colleague thought this wonderful graphic version deserved a mention.. The black and white and occasional colour illustrations enhance the text beautifully. Even Stephenie Meyer has as said of her novel that the art has “made it fresh again”. Picture Book  Doing the Garden by Sarah Garland

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Sarah Garland’s picture books for pre-schoolers cover every aspect of busy family life and her illustrations are charming and amusing. Spring has come and mum takes her two young children to the garden centre to choose things for the garden. As a reviewer from Bookstart puts it, these are “perfect books to grow up with”. Non-fiction – Parenting Collection  Sleep: Helping your child to sleep through the night by Siobhan Stirling This Practical Parenting guide is a short, illustrated guide to establishing a regular sleep pattern for your baby or toddler. It deals with issues such as children’s sleep requirements, bedtime routine, disruptions and rewards. It suggests five sleep training methods and considers lone parents, multiple births and children with special needs.

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For March, we meet Peter Williams, franchise owner/director of Your Move William Rose Tell us about your company. I started my career with Cooper and Tanner in Keynsham in 1987, where I first teamed up with my colleague Val Tournant. I then went on to join Halifax Estate Agents, as did Val, at a later date. Carole Ford, who started her estate agency experience 20 years ago with Halifax, joined the Keynsham office over ten years ago. I believe we are the only office in Keynsham with a combined experience of estate agency of over 60 years. I, together with my business partner Kevin Rose, bought the franchise for the Keynsham and Kingswood branches seven years ago from Halifax Estate Agents, who had been in the town for over 20 years. Halifax sold the estate agency business to LSL three years ago and our business then became Your Move Williams Rose. We now have the advantage of being a long-established local company with the backing of a large organisation. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? We provide a full, professional “one-stop shop” estate agency service, incorporating: valuing and selling property, offering a “no sale, no fee” conveyancing package, and an in-house mortgage consultant (able to broker with the full market). Since becoming Your Move Williams Rose, we have established a successful letting agency, which is growing steadily each year.

What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? The flexibilty of making our own decisions about our own business, knowing that the harder we work the greater the reward will be. Providing a good service and building a good reputation in this established growing town. What makes your service different? Our friendly, efficient team, our experience and our local knowledge. We promote loyalty in each

other and try to project this to our clients. We really care about our customers, whether they are selling or buying. We always act in their best interest. We strongly believe in the ethic of “treating people how you would wish to be treated”. We want people to come back to us time and time again! We want the whole experience of buying and selling to be as stress-free as possible. We are also able to offer the network of Your Move (LSL) whether it be from the Keynsham or Kingswood branches, or if you are thinking of moving

further afield, across the UK. What are your plans for the future of the business? To grow the business and expand our area (buy a cat and take over the world!) both in the estate agency and the letting market. We want to build our reputation for being friendly, approachable, efficient and knowledgeable. Contact: Peter Williams on 0117 9864815, email: keynsham@ your-move.co.uk or visit www. your-move.co.uk.

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Keynsham property of the month Bath Hill School is an 11-unit development located in the heart of Keynsham. The Grade II listed Victorian School and School Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House form seven new homes ranging from one to three beds and there are also four new homes being built which range from three to four beds. Private designated parking is set within landscaped gardens. The specification of these properties is to the usual high standard expected from Whitecroft Developments Ltd. Kitchens include built-in dishwasher, washer dryer, NEFF hob, NEFF oven, extractor, Range Kube undermount sink and feature tap. All conversion kitchens are traditional Rye kitchens with solid granite or wooden worktops. All new-build kitchens are modern white gloss kitchens with solid granite worktops.

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The School and School Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House were built circa 1860, they are distinguished exam-

ples of mid-Victorian scholastic architecture. The double height Victorian windows and the Gothic

Revival architecture have been our design inspiration to create a modern, sophisticated living environment which still embraces and highlights the historic fabric of the building. We have been inspired by architecture which has stood the test of time. For further information, please call 01275 880 153, email: sales@whitecroftdev.co.uk or visit www.whitecroftdev.co.uk.

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Sport Bowls club picks aKeynsham special charity Bowling Club will this

Clare Jolliffe, left, competes in a previous race

Runner Clare takes bronze A Keynsham runner beat tough competition to take the bronze medal at the British Road Race Championships. Clare Jolliffe, 46, took on the British Masters 10 mile race in Poole last month, finishing in a speedy time of one hour, 10 minutes and one second. Runners from all over the country took on the gruelling course, which features hills, a lot of mud and a few near-miss moments in cobbled country lanes.

Clare, a mum of two, runs for Bristol and West Athletics Club, and is a regular sight in Keynsham as she trains on the roads locally. This was Clare’s first attempt at the distance and will hopefully be asked to compete again. She took up running again just five years ago, after enjoying success as a teenager. This is her fourth national medal and now has her sights set firmly on gold.

year be raising money for charity in memory of a long-standing club member. The choice of charity rests with the ladies’ and gents’ captains, and captains Lyn Pells and Bob Edge have both chosen the Motor Neurone Disease Association. They picked the charity in memory of Dave Shaw, who passed away in November. A spokesperson said: “Dave was a true gentlemen and will be remembered with great affection by those who both knew and played bowls with him.”

All ages urged ‘give game a try’ Frys Bowls Club are looking for new members of all ages and abilities. We are a friendly club open to male and female members. It doesn’t matter if you have been playing for years or have never played before, you are welcome to join. We play our home matches in the grounds of the old Cadbury’s factory in Keynsham. We have a variety of league and friendly matches, as well as club competi-

tons running from mid-April to September. For more information, please contact our secretary, Christopher Day, on 01225 872959, email cwandjlday@btinternet. com, visit our website www. frysbowlsclub.webs.com, or come down to the club and give bowls a try on Tuesday nights from April 16. Training and equipment can be provided.

Hilborne claims tournament win Gillingham’s Thomas Hilborne defeated Paul Smart in the final to win Keynsham’s open snooker tournament on February 24. In earlier matches to reach the final Thomas Hilborne scored wins over Jason Sparks, Des Gilbert, Colin Streams, Jamie Hawkins and in the semi-final Luke Stilwell. To reach the final Paul Smart scored wins over Mitchell Hooper, Jon Hilborne, Alan Box and Ross Summers.

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First step to fitness is signing up Women who want to improve their fitness, burn calories and meet others who want exactly the same can sign up to a course starting in April. Running With The Girls courses were set up in Bath 10 years ago, but now more running leaders have been trained the sessions are being offered across Bath and North East Somerset. The latest beginner’s course will take place in Keynsham, from Keynsham Leisure Centre, from 7pm-8pm, on Wednesday nights for eight sessions starting on Wednesday, April 10. The cost of the course will be £35. The courses aim to get women from 0k to 5k and beyond. Using a range of training techniques, including fun games and relays as well as intervals, hill reps and endurance training, each session has a fun emphasis with no pres-

sure to overdo things in these early stages. They enable women to run in a group to feel safe on the route with a qualified leader. One woman who signed up to a course said: “I did the beginner’s course last August. Since then I have been running a couple of times a week, still only about three to four miles, but enough to really improve my fitness. The course has motivated me to quit smoking and given me the confidence to start cycling and using the gym. And as a result I have also lost weight. For me it was more about finding a regular exercise I enjoy, rather than running the half marathon – though you never know, one day!”  For more details, see the Running With The Girls advert on page 27.

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Fate may rest on two games Keynsham face a difficult task to avoid the drop, writes our correspondent. Although there are still nine games to be played, Keynsham are facing a hard few weeks to pull themselves out of the relegation zone in the Western Counties League (North). Their season could revolve around the two games they are due to play against local rivals Bristol Harlequins. In February they had a fine win, a narrow loss and a heavy defeat. They played some magnificent rugby at the Crown Field to see off Old Bristolians 30-15 where they had secured their try bonus point by half time from tries by Louis Bush (two), Ben Bolster and James Hurrell-Smith. Bolster added 14 points from his boot. The next game was in heavy conditions at Avon RFC and another league bonus point was secured in the 10-12 defeat. Keynsham’s points came from a try by Russ Tanner and a conversion and penalty by Bolster. They were given a bit of a rugby lesson by high-flying Hornets at Weston, and despite playing with tremendous commitment, were unable to stem the flow of opposition points. The final score was 10-49, K’s points through a Paul Cooper try and a conversion and penalty by Paul Edson. The seconds also lost two and won one during the month. A disappointing away loss at Winscombe 17-46 was the first game, where Keynsham’s points came from tries by Jack Evans and Brad Newton and a penalty and two conversions for Rob Breckon. The following week saw a much

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Keynsham’s Jack Evans (7) and Sam Williams halting a Weston attack in the recent second team game at Keynsham’s Crown Field improved performance at home and it was heartening for the club’s future to see that 10 of the players were under 21 years old. It was an awesome win achieved with the minimum of possession against a strong Weston-superMare team. The team members were brilliant to a man, but Brad Newton was judged by his fellows as man of the match. Keynsham’s scorers in the 12-5 win were Chris Bakker and Joe Smith, with Rob Breckon slotting one conversion. They came unstuck playing Stothert & Pitt at Corston the following week losing 10-42 to a better team but it was a scoreline somewhat flattering to their opponents. Rob Breckon accounted for all K’s points with a converted try and a penalty.

There’s a trend developing! The thirds won one, lost two also. They lost narrowly to table-topping Hornets RFC 15-24. Tony “Swiss” Watts was the home side’s man of the match and James Preston and Jake Brooks both crossed the line for tries; Nick Hatcliffe and Paul Greatbanks added the other point from the boot. Next was an inexplicable 0-31 defeat in an away game at Gordano, but they then bounced back to beat Clevedon at the Crown Field. Tony Harvey scored the winning try with the last move of the game in the scoreline of 29-26. John Preston, birthday boy Ash Foster, Danny Slade and John Pearce also crossed for tries, additional points coming from the boots of

Pearce and Harvey. Bucking the trend, the fourths had three wins, two league and a friendly. Tries from Sam Harvey, Steve Beere, Phil Tanners, Ed Balmond, Joe Goren and Chris Arthurs, with two Tanners conversions completing the scoring in a 34-15 win over Imperial. They then beat Walcott 53-17 at home where it was very much a Uren family day to remember. Father Richard fed his sons Andy (three), Mike (two) and Chris (one) to a total of six tries and to that could be added a try-scoring pass to team mate Joe Robbins. Paul Brooks foiled a Uren clean sweep with two fine tries of his own. Sandwiched between these was a very satisfying win in a friendly away against Old Reds’ fourths.

Stakes are high with promotion still in sight for teams in two divisions With both our teams in excellent positions in both their respective divisions, February was always going to prove a crucial month. Fry I began the month with a trip to David Lloyd. With very fast courts it’s always a tough place to play and expectations were limited. However, with the whole team in great form it soon turned into a very tightly contested meeting. Four close matches were split two apiece meaning the winner came down to the overall number of games. With Fry’s securing one less game than

their opponents it meant a desperately unlucky overall loss of six points to four. Hoping to get over their disappointment Fry I next travelled to top of the table Knowle. A win was needed to give their promotion prospects a shot in the arm but despite their best efforts they were outclassed by their opponents and lost by eight points to two. Fry II had a busy February with three matches being played. The month started with a visit to Henleaze III. Thanks to some clinical match play the result was

never in doubt and Fry’s came out 8-2 winners. Next up was a clash against promotion rivals Cotham Park II. With the stakes high the fixture was always likely to be closely fought. After a very long afternoon’s tennis the teams were even with two match wins each. However, thanks to a higher number of games, Fry’s recorded an overall 6-4 win. This result meant Fry II’s promotion bid was still on when they played their last match of the month against Lansdown II. A raft of injuries and absences

came at the wrong time for Fry’s but the team still put on a determined performance in a 6-4 loss. Promotion still remains possible in both divisions but Fry’s may need to rely on other teams’ results to go our way. If you fancy playing tennis this season, please contact Ann Smith on 0117 9862845 or email medwaysmith@yahoo.co.uk. More details about Fry Tennis Club can also be found on our website www.frytennisclub. org.uk.

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