Keynshamvoice May 2014 by Emma Cooper

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Opposition to plan to charge at park’s toilets P5 Town celebrates four of its ‘Good Citizens’ P8 In Bloom group ‘upping its game to win gold’ P9 Sport: Stars join rugby match in Official start to 700-home development at former factory site PA’s memory P55

It’s time to vote on a new clock tower

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The time has come for residents to have their say on what Keynsham's new clock tower should look like and who will get to create it. Three very different designs from the shortlisted artists were revealed at the end of April with an exhibition held at Pomegranate Cafe on Temple Street. Voting on the proposals will open on May 9, both online via Facebook and with a paper ballot. Councillor Paul Crossley (Lib Dem, Southdown), leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “Following the public vote by the people of Keynsham, the clock tower will be in situ by April 2015. “The council is very pleased to support this important addition to the civic centre area, which will form a focus for the town. I’m looking forward to seeing the exhibition of shortlisted designs.” This month the display is moving to Keynsham Town Council’s offices in Temple Street before going to the Key Centre at Keynsham Methodist Church. The Arts Advisory Group, which was responsible for creating the brief for artists and then whittling the designs down to three, say the ideas on show are at an early stage and the successful artist will work with the community to draw up a final piece. Metalworker and children’s book author Jon Mills has drawn

on the legend of St Keyne turning snakes into ammonites, with a stone plinth in the shape of an ammonite and snake-like twisting columns featuring panels depicting aspects of the town’s history making up the column. The clock itself is in a sunburst design, using the same alloys as the cladding on the new buildings, and is backlit with LEDs that will slowly change colour. Sculptor Sebastien Boyesen’s design features a multi-coloured or “patchwork” structure made of toughened glass encased in resin, through which passers-by will be able to see cogs, gears and a water wheel in action, representing the area’s industrial heritage and the importance of water power. Images and text would appear on the mechanisms, telling the town’s story, with the patchwork and stained glass references linking to ways history has been recorded in the past. Clock manufacturer Smith of Derby says its vision is for an iconic, practical landmark and has drawn up a proposal for three mirrored columns of different heights, each with a full moon illuminated clockface. The panels would be etched and the manufacturer says the time capsule set to be buried under the development could go beneath the glass panel at the centre of the structure. Residents can see the three designs at:

Designs go on display at Pomegranate

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Sebastien Boyesen  Window of Keynsham Town Council offices, 15-17 Temple Street, from May 1 to 7  The Key Centre at Keynsham Methodist Church, Charlton Road from May 9 to 15 (open 10am to 5pm with a late night on Friday, May 9, until 7pm – note

Smith of Derby the Key Centre is not open on Sunday). There will also be a talk by the artists on Friday, May 9, at the Key Centre, Charlton Road, Keynsham, with further details to be announced. Voting will take place online

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Jon Mills on Facebook by searching for the page KeynshamClocktower, and by ballot at the Key Centre. Voting closes on May 15.  Facebook users are being asked to go online and “Like” the KeynshamClocktower page so it goes public.

Residents’ suggestions for a name for Keynsham’s new town centre are now being considered before being put to council leaders in the coming weeks. Members of the public were asked by B&NES Council to put forward ideas, before April 22, for what to call the regeneration site when it opens this autumn. As well as shops, a library and council one-stop shop, the site will also accommodate hundreds of council staff as they move over from Riverside. Names suggested to Keynshamvoice included the Keyne Centre, Somerdale Centre, the Cadbury Centre, the Ammonite Building, People’s Place, Fry Centre and the Acker Bilk Centre – while others have questioned whether it needed a name at all. A council spokesperson said: “We thank people for the responses – the Cabinet will be presented with a shortlist in the coming weeks.”

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No access to farmland paths Walkers and horse riders say they are disappointed at news they will lose access to a popular route near Manor Road Community Woodland. Notices have been posted at the entrance to farmland by owner Adam Stratton, explaining the decision to close the paths was due to cuts in funding for access schemes and that the land will be returned to agricultural use. His notice said: “It is with regret that I have to inform you that the permissive paths which have been on this land since 2003 are now closed.” Permissive paths are not public rights of way. Walker Alan Burston said he had been using the paths, which connected to other footpaths to provide a route to Burnett, for 10 years. He said: “Paths are a vital part of the countryside so it’s disappointing.” Mr Stratton said in his notice he would consider reinstating access if funding became available.

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Couple caught out by bus gate warn others A Saltford couple fined £30 for inadvertently driving through Bath’s controversial Dorchester Street Bus Gate are warning other visitors to be on the alert. The experimental traffic restriction, introduced in January, means the city centre road becomes a bus lane from 10am to 6pm each day, with around 8,000 warning letters sent to motorists caught driving along the route in the first six weeks of the scheme alone. Valerie Keefe says she is concerned other people living near the city who only occasionally drive into the centre could be caught out by the new rule, which she knew nothing about until she and her husband Derek received their fine after collecting their daughter from the railway station. Mrs Keefe has since contacted Saltford councillor Francine

A bus gate sign at the junction of Dorchester Street and St James’ Parade in Bath Haeberling to raise her concerns over what she feels was “obviously inadequate” signage on the approach to the street. She said: “The small notice on the right on the pedestrian crossing is obviously inadequate as most people are stressfully concerned to be on time to collect on time as the waiting spaces behind the station are now only three – all others are disabled or authorised. If there is a high-sided vehicle you stand no chance

of seeing it until too late.” Extra signage has since been introduced on approaches to the road at Avon Street and St James’ Parade in response to calls from the public, which the authority says is “above and beyond what the council needs to do to enforce the restriction”. A Facebook campaign calling for all fines to be written off and for a debate on the scheme has attracted the support of more than 2,600 people.

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Cafe’s customers get creative! A cafe between Keynsham and Saltford has come up with a novel way to make sure each customer gets exactly what they want. Verona, on Bath Road, is inviting diners to make their own milkshakes instead of selecting from a list of standard flavours like strawberry or vanilla. Owner Matthew Joyner, who runs the cafe with his wife and mother as well as employing other local people, said: “We decided to offer design your own milkshake so we can truly offer what the customer wants. We have h a choice of plain, Aero, M&Ms, Skittles, Oreo and Flake along with many others, using creamy ice cream with the addition of chocolate or strawberry sauce. They are proving very popular with all ages and are served all day, seven days a week.” Matthew prides his cafe on bringing a Mediterranean feel

tto the th area and d offering ff i a wide id menu using Fairtrade products. He added: “Things are going very well at Verona, and we now do a 3@3 deal, too – any regular hot drink and any cake for £3 after 3pm, seven days a week, which also includes cream tea and scones.” Find Verona at 231-233 Bath Road.

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News Plans for unisex loo with a 20p entry fee in park spark concern A plan to reduce the number of public toilets in Keynsham Memorial Park and introduce a charge to use them has been met with opposition from park users – including the organiser of the town’s music festival. Council contractor Healthmatic Ltd has submitted proposals to revamp the existing ladies’, gents’ and disabled access toilets, installing one disabled access bathroom with baby-changing facilities and one unisex bathroom instead. New coin-entry doors – usually charging 20p – would also be installed on the block, leading some regular park users to raise fears that some visitors will opt to use the land around the site instead. Healthmatic, which works with more than 90 local authorities around the country, says, however, that charging helps to

The cafe and toilet block in Keynsham Memorial Park deter crime and anti-social behaviour at its facilities. The block would also be fitted with sensors and alarms to detect vandals and unwanted behaviour. In documents handed to B&NES planners, the company, which works with more than 90 local authorities across the UK, said: “Access to safe hygienic public WC is is a basic biological human need. Planning decisions must, therefore, support the regeneration of such facilities and

plan positively for the future.” In a letter to B&NES planners, however, two members of the Community Plot in the Park group, which tends a vegetable patch next to the toilets, said they were concerned the plans could present a health and safety hazard if people chose to use nearby land to relieve themselves instead of waiting in a queue or paying a fee to use the toilets. They said: “We are very concerned that this will lead to

the fruit and vegetables being damaged by people trampling on them and contaminating them.” Ric Davison, organiser of Keynsham Music Festival, which brings thousands of people to the park each summer, said the loss of toilets could drive people away from the popular site. He said: “The reduction of facilities outlined in this proposal is a great concern. As is the introduction of a cost. On a busy day in the park with parents and multiple children this will represent a severe waiting time and a deterrent to using the park. He added: “As organiser of the Keynsham Music Festival I also see a further considerable issue with this – regardless of the extra facilities we hire in.” The plans are avilable to view online at www.bathnes.gov.uk and comments from the public are being accepted until May 15.

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News First turf cut at site is prepared

Could your dog be a donor? Did you know that dogs can be blood donors in the same way that humans can? Every three months, our veterinary hospital in Whitchurch hosts a dog blood donor day for the Pet Blood Bank UK charity. Just like the human blood service, Pet Blood Bank UK collects regularly from willing doggy donors to ensure life-saving blood supplies are always available to help sick and injured dogs that need a blood transfusion. Pet Blood Bank UK supplies blood products to veterinary practices all over the UK. Every unit of blood collected can help save up to four dogs’ lives. Specialist centres, like Highcroft, rely on blood products to help save lives and support hi-tech procedures such as trauma surgery, heart surgery and orthopaedics such as hip replacements. Doggy donors need to meet certain criteria. A doggy donor should: • be between 1 and 8 years old • weigh more than 25kg • have a good temperament • have never travelled abroad • be up to date with all vaccinations

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The first turf has been cut to mark the start of work on a development that will see 700 homes built on the site of the former Somerdale factory. After completing the purchase, developer Taylor Wimpey has begun preparing the land for building work and invited council leader Paul Crossley to do the honours at the sod-cutting ceremony on April 28. The plans for the housing estate, primary school, new Fry Club, sports pitches and more were approved in February. Councillor Paul Crossley, leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said, “It is extremely positive for Keynsham that Taylor Wimpey is making a good start on the regeneration of the Somerdale site. “This vibrant new location will provide an excellent range of homes and community facilities for local people, contributing

towards the overall rejuvenation of the town which encompasses the council’s £34 million town centre improvements due to be completed by autumn 2014.” As well as the new homes and school, the new community will have some small retail outlets, medical centre and a care home. The rebuilt Fry Club will have function rooms, a skittle alley and sports bar, while Fry Club FC will receive a boost with a new FA-standard floodlit pitch as well as 13 full-size and two junior pitches, four cricket pitches and a nine-hole golf course. The bowling green and tennis courts will be retained. There are also plans to open up the 220-acre with a riverside walk, a cycle/pedestrain bridge over the Avon and a wetland area. Around 120,000sq ft of employment space will also be created in some of the existing factory buildings.

• not be on any medication • be fit and healthy Every dog is given a full health check prior to donating and cuddles and biscuits afterwards! If you have a medium to large dog, and you would like to investigate this further, visit www.petbloodbankuk.org to register your dog for our next session at Highcroft Veterinary Hospital in Whitchurch, on Tuesday, May 6.

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Hundreds support railway station Almost 70 per cent of Saltford residents who took part in consultation on reopening the village’s railway station over the past few weeks were in favour of the scheme. A total of 370 questionnaires were returned to Bath and North East Somerset Council, with 255 backing the proposal (68.9 per cent), 76 opposing it (20.5 per cent) and 39 not having a

view (10.6 per cent). The survey revealed 62.7 per cent (232) said they would walk to the station, 11.7 per cent (43) said they would drive and 10.8 per cent (40) would cycle. Chris Warren, leader of the Saltford Station Campaign, added: “I firmly expect that the work of the consultants will lead to a decision to take the project onto the next stage of detailed study.”

Councillor Paul Crossley and Taylor Wimpey Bristol MD Keith Simmons cut the first sod with site manager Ben Miller, regional managing director Nigel Holland, major projects director Adrian Slade, residents’ association representative Peter Lewis and chairman of Keynsham Town Council Clive Fricker

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News Four residents celebrated as ‘Good Citizens’ Four Keynsham residents have been honoured for their contribution to the community, receiving the town council’s 2014 Good Citizens Award. The group were presented with their awards, and £100 each to go to a good cause of their choice, at the town’s annual meeting on April 28. John Aldridge was rewarded for his work with various organisations in the town, including local wildlife groups and Keynsham Music Festival, but particularly the 1st Keynsham Scout group where he has been involved for 25 years. He is donating his £100 to the Scouts. Another award-winner whose hard work has benefited many different parts of the community is Sheila Crocombe, who

has worked with Transition Keynsham, Keynsham Action Network, the former Keynsham Community Association, as well as running a maths club for children at Community @67 and delivering town council newsletters. Sheila said her £100 would be shared between Transition Keynsham and Keynsham Action Network. Young volunteer Grace O’Hara has been involved with the Keynsham and District Mencap Society, helping at its clubs since the age of 14. Her nomination said she was “an outstanding young person who is an inspiration to others and increases the confidence and self worth of those with learning disabilities”. All of Grace’s £100

John Aldridge, Sheila Crocombe, Grace O’Hara and Yvonne Knight award will go to the Keynsham and District Mencap Society. Yvonne Knight was the fourth winner announced on the night, for “her dedication to help other people to live a better life” through her tireless work with the Keynsham Disabled Swimming Club, teaching children and adults to swim since the 1980s. Yvonne is donating

her £100 to the Keynsham Seals Swimming Club. The award ceremony took place in front of councillors and residents, following a speech by annual town meeting guest speaker Inspector Sarah Treweek, pictured left. The date of April 27, 2015, has been put forward for next year’s annual town meeting.

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News ‘Upping our game to go for gold’

Volunteers will be “pulling out all the stops” to get Keynsham blooming as it competes against other South West towns this summer. Preparations by the Keynsham in Bloom team are well under way to transform the town with floral displays to wow the judges when they visit in July. And as Britain in Bloom celebrates its 50th year – its golden anniversary – Keynsham in Bloom chairman Denise James has her sights set firmly on the top prize. She said: “We are pulling out all the stops for a golden year, we want to bring a gold award to Keynsham. We are upping our game with more businesses and community groups getting on board and we want to get Keynsham on the floral map.” Formerly a town council-led initiative, the committee is now made up of residents and traders, with support and some funding from the council. With several businesses stepping forward to back the effort, the group is hoping to attract even more sponsors and to get volunteers across the community out planting and helping the town look its best. Denise added: “It's not just about hanging baskets and flowerbeds, it's about environmental

Time Out Task Force join forces with Keynsham In Bloom members at Sherwood Close responsibility and community participation, really getting everybody on board as everyone can play a part. We have projects involving the Scouts, adults with learning difficulties through care provider Sirona, and the Time Out Taskforce.” For the first time, the judging route will include a walk along a stretch of the High Street, where the group has won permission to place six floral planters. So far these are being sponsored by Timbercraft, Dribuild, Davies and Way and Councillor Charles Gerrish through the Ward Councillors’ Initiative Scheme, with more sponsors invited to get involved. Traders are also being invited to brighten up shop fronts with hanging baskets or window displays, as are people living along the judging route which is being finalised but should include St

Dunstan’s Church, the Memorial Park, Castle Primary School and more. Elmtree Garden Contractors Ltd has designed the planting scheme for troughs and planters at Keynsham Railway Station. Severnside Community Rail Partnership has also agreed to supply a water butt at the station to harvest rain water for the plants. Members of the In Bloom group will be attending the Explorer Scouts’ Plant Sale at Scout HQ Ashton Way on May 17 to talk to residents about the initiative and how they can get involved. There is still time for residents to enter their gardens in Keynsham in Bloom – with the theme Growing for Gold – and forms will be available. Artists of all ages can also take part in the Britain in Bloom painting competition with the theme of Poppies to com-

memorate the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. People can also get more information on Keynsham in Bloom by emailing Dawn Drury at deputytownclerk@keynshamtc.gov.uk, going to the In Bloom web page at www.keynsham-tc. gov.uk or on 0117 986 8683. Denise said: “In Bloom transforms communities in a number of ways, from fostering communities, building on civic pride, to making the local area greener, safer and cleaner environment for people who live, work and visit the area. “It can create beautiful spaces, improve the wider environment and most importantly be fun to take part in. We want to attract people who are passionate about transforming their local area and would love to hear from anyone who would like to get involved with our initiative.”

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£50,000 windfall for historic mill Volunteers involved in the renovation of Saltford Brass Mill are celebrating the news their project will receive a £50,000 windfall from B&NES Council. Work is under way at the 18th-century landmark, which is expected to reopen by the end of the summer. The investment was announced by B&NES Cabinet member for community resources David Bellotti. Brian Cooper, the chair of the volunteer group, said: “It is

very satisfying to learn that the council has been able to find the resource necessary to undertake the repairs to the Mill that will allow it to re-open to visitors; the volunteers now have a real incentive to put in their effort to develop displays ready for the big day.” Campaigner Duncan Hounsell added it would be the biggest investment since English Heritage’s £170,000 restoration in 1997.

Scouts invite golfers to charity day A charity golf day will be organised by the Keynsham Explorer Scouts at Saltford Golf Club for the sixth year running to help fund the 60-strong unit’s activities. This year’s event will be held on Friday, June 13, for teams of four with coffee, dinner and prizes all included. The friendly competition aims to be a sociable occasion

where friends can play together or business colleagues can be entertained. Through the event, money has also been raised for children in the village of Pen Sulo in Malawi, with whom the unit is linked after visiting in 2009. For more details on taking part, contact Barrie Dunn on 0117 986 3791 or barrie@ orchard-packaging.co.uk.

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Heart screening will be held in memory of Jack Around 200 people in and around Keynsham will receive potentially life-saving ECG screening after the community helped to raise funds in memory of Saltford teenager Jack Boulton. The cardiac screening will be held at Jack’s school, Wellsway, and follows a massive fundraising drive by his family and friends. Jack died suddenly at the age of just 17 from an undiagnosed heart condition, and now people aged between 14 and 35 will be able to get appointments for screening that could detect those at risk. The charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will be offering free screening on July 5 and 6, with up to 100 appointments available each day. Twelve apparently fit and healthy young people die each week from undiagnosed heart conditions and Dr Steven Cox, CRY’s director of screening, said: “The death of a young person is heartbreaking and devastating for any family. “It is therefore essential that anyone with a potentially fatal heart condition knows about it. Without this knowledge and, if necessary, appropriate treatment, they could be putting their lives at risk if they continue to participate in sport or take particular medication, for

Jack Boulton example. In 80 per cent of cases, there are no signs or a symptom, which is why cardiac screening is so important.” The ECG test is quick and painless and if necessary an ultrasound scan of the heart can also be taken. To book an appointment at this screening event or for more information, go to www.testmy heart.org. Thousands of pounds has been raised for CRY in memory of Jack, who was a keen sportsman. Supporters have organised the Saltford Santa Dash, cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats and hold the annual Jack’s Day, which this year is on May 26. See the panel, right, for more information.

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News Honour for ‘outstanding’ young cricketer Tom A young cricket captain Captain of Keynsham CC who has coached many that I can remember and younger players and an outstanding Captain been a role model of Wellsway School and to them has won an is held in the utmost award. regard by the players he Tom Bancroft has has captained and played been presented with the with. Jack Boulton Award, “He is competitive set up by the Keynsham but polite and respectful and Saltford Sports on the pitch and off it Network in memory of and has a good feel for the keen young sportsthe spirit of the game. man to honour those Tom is an excellent amwho share his sporting bassador for his school and personal qualities. Tom Bancroft with Dave and June Boulton, Pete and club and reflects the Tom, now a student Tweedie and Louise Riddoch qualities Jack showed at Cardiff University, when I coached and While the standard of was nominated by Pete Tweedie played with him.” nominations for this year’s on behalf of Keynsham Cricket Tom was presented with award was high, the decision to Club. his award in front of other present it to Tom was unaniHe took on the role of capyoung cricketers by Jack’s mous. tain in school and club cricket at parents Dave and June, while John Courtney, head coach an early age and, since gaining Mr Tweedie spoke about his at Keynsham CC, said: “I have his Level 2 coaching award, has reasons for nominating him coached and played with and proven himself to be a very able and Wellsway School director against Tom for many years and coach and the younger players of specialism Louise Riddoch cannot think of a better candiin the club have benefited from highlighted the qualities shared date for this award. his input. by Jack and Tom. “He has been the best junior

Annual charity day to return Jack’s Day, the annual fundraising and sporting event held in memory of the teenager, is returning for the fourth year. Organisers say each year the event has grown and this year it will be held on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, from 3pm at Saltford Sports Club to allow as many people as possible to attend. The event will feature three football matches throughout the afternoon, including a girls’ match and the Saltford Stars, before Saltford FC take on Keynsham Cricket Club. Trophies will be presented to the winners of each match by Jack’s family. As well as the sporting action, there will also be a raffle, a barbecue, family entertainment and DJ. All proceeds from the day will go to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). For the latest news about the event, search for Jack’s Day 2014 on Facebook.

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News Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the spring-cleaning season If your favourite walk or view is suddenly looking a lot neater, it might be down to some of these community-minded folk who have been out over the past few weeks, bin bags and litter-pickers at the ready...

Mike and Roger tackling the riverside paths

Keynsham Wombles The Keynsham Wombles donned their hi-vis jackets once more, this time to tackle rubbish blighting the riverside paths near the Lock Keeper pub on Sunday, April 27. The volunteers organise sociable group litter-picks, as

well as maintaining their own small patches of the town. To become a Womble, people can contact the group at www.facebook.com/KeynshamWombles or email keynshamt@yahoo.co.uk.

Manor Road Community Woodland Members of the Friends of Manor Road Community Woodland met up on April 27 to tackle overgrown hedges at the popular walking spot. Raincoats, sturdy boots and garden shears were the order of the day as the band of volunteers made their way to the wildflower meadow to start work. The field also has some new features in the shape of piles of logs. These are due to become home to a large colony of slow worms which is being moved from the Somerdale site.

The Friends of Manor Road Community Woodland meet up for regular task days to maintain the area and more volunteers are always welcome, with details available on the woodland notice boards or from Nigel Jacks on 0117 986 4713.

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Saltford Shallows charity litter-pick A stretch of the River Avon has been given some TLC courtesy of a group of local kayakers and canoeists, who decided to tackle a build-up of debris at the Saltford Shallows on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The group paddled up and down between the Jolly Sailor and Riverside pubs, collecting litter as they went on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, while also raising money for the Youth Adventure Trust. David Woolsey, one of the organisers of the event, said: “Although we all feel a great sense of achievement, the litter-pick was a struggle, due to the nature of the waste collected. We collected the inevitable hoard of discarded plastic bags from supermarkets,

The kayakers and canoeists with Phil Harding of SEG but also, much of the waste was baby wipes and sanitary products! This was a real eyeopener as to the waste products that are ending up in our local environment.”

Saltford Environment Group (SEG) offered help and advice and chairman Phil Harding said: “It is a beautiful environment here and it’s great to see people that use the river putting

something back – this will have a really positive impact.” The organisers thanked the canoe and kayak clubs involved – Globe 360, North Avon Canoe Club, Avon Outdoor Activities Club and Cheeky Friday Paddle Club – the SEG for their advice and the Riverside Inn, Saltford for support and much-needed bacon sandwiches. You can still make a donation at www.justgiving.com/ riveravoncleanup, or pop into the Riverside Inn or the Jolly Sailor pubs at Saltford where donation boxes are still in place. All money raised will go to The Youth Adventure Trust (www.youthadventuretrust.org. uk), a registered youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 14.

Compton Dando The sun came out, as well as a dozen or so villagers, to take part in the annual village clean-up in Compton Dando and the surrounding villages. They were there to clear up the lanes and hedgerows in the area. Armed with pickers and decked out in yellow reflective jackets they climbed aboard Gary Pearce’s red tractor and trailer to be dropped off at various points. Organiser Harriette Dottridge said: “After a couple of hours everyone gathered back at the Parish Hall for a soup lunch and

all went home feeling satisfied that they'd done their bit to keep the area clean. “Thanks to Chris Daubney and Gary Pearce for their trailers and everyone else who went out and about, as well as those who set up the lunch and looked after us at the hall. Thanks also to B&NES for lending us picks, gloves and hi-vis jackets and to the team for coming and taking away what we’d collected. Thanks also to Council Connect and B&NES for clearing when we report it,” she said. RA

Volunteer litter-pickers by the tractor and trailer before setting off

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Time Out Task Force with residents of Sherwood Close

Task Force impress with efforts Neighbour Hoodies were fantastic with a special thumbs-up for Kane who never stopped! “It would be great to replicate the success of the day to other neighbourhoods in Keynsham.”

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It felt like we were doing a good deed Amy, 16

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It was tiring work but in a friendly atmosphere Matt, 16

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Youngsters from the Five Villages Youth Group hang their decorated eggs on a pussy willow branch

Cracking time with Easter crafts by Ros Anstey Youngsters at the Five Villages Youth Group decorated eggs in readiness for Easter at their latest tuck shop event, which was held in Compton Dando Parish Hall. The Five Villages Youth Group is open to all children from Compton Dando, Chewton Keynsham, Queen Charlton, Woollard and Burnett and the tuck shop runs on the first Friday of every month at Compton Dando Village Hall. Everyone had three eggs to decorate and the choices of design varied from rolling the eggs in lentils or glitter; decorating them with wool, raffia or tissue paper; and felt pen drawing and putting on Easter stickers. The

children also had a go at decorating a hot boiled egg with gratings of wax crayons to give a marbled effect or a few drops of nail varnish in a bowl of water. Alison ter Haar, who helps run the group, said: “All the kids really enjoyed the session and we all got sticky fingers. Alice Prescott also very kindly baked Easter egg cup cakes for all the kids. “All the eggs were hung on a branch of pussy willow that was in blossom for a truly magical effect, before all the decorated eggs were taken home by the children.” If the weather is fine at their meeting on Friday, May 9, the group is hoping to go out and make plaster of Paris castings of animal footprints.

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The Time Out Task Force rolled up their sleeves and got digging to prepare a floral display that will be ready for summer. The group teamed up with residents at Sherwood Close, representatives from Curo and Keynsham in Bloom to dig a patch of grass and plant bulbs that will soon add a splash of colour to the site. A spokesman for Keynsham in Bloom said he was very impressed by the group’s enthusiasm. “The Hoodies do it again,” he said. “Growing Together at Sherwood Close was brill. Comments from the residents were very positive, such as ‘they worked like a well-oiled team’, ‘Trojans could not have done better’. “These were nice comments to hear from the residents of Sherwood Close, and I add my special thanks to the Keynsham Hoodies.” The group’s efforts didn’t stop at gardening – they also freshened up the area’s benches with a lick of paint. Jo Bellotti, community initiatives coordinator at Curo, said: “Growing Together, was a real success and brought together both the young and not so young from the Sherwood Close community. All of the

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

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Nathan Sheppard in front of the ark he built for Saltford C of E Primary pupils along with a team of volunteers – pupils gathered to see the structure officially opened after months of work; above, the school’s old ark

Pupils declare their new ark is shipshape! Rain didn’t deter pupils at Saltford C of E Primary School from excitedly gathering in the playground to see an eagerly-awaited new feature being officially opened. In fact, the wet weather was quite fitting, as the youngsters were celebrating the completion of a new wooden ark. The project was taken on by school governor, PTA member, parent and builder Nathan Sheppard and a group of other dads, who decided to replace the much-loved but dilapidated old ark pupils had been playing in. Designs were drawn up with the school council and funding was raised by the PTA to allow the building work to get under way in October, with Nathan, who owns Saltford Building Services, and the team of volunteers spending many of their Saturday mornings working in the playground.

The ribbon on the new structure was cut by Mr Sheppard’s daughter Issy, five, on Friday, April 26. Mr Sheppard said the new structure was bigger than the old ark with more seating for the children. He added: “I’m so pleased with it, it’s better than I thought it would be and everyone is so enthusiastic – the children have been dying to get into it!” Miss Hurley, outdoor learning leader at Saltford School, said: “The children have all delighted in the dramatic transformation of this much-loved and well-used structure. “A special thanks to all the volunteers who gave up their time and expertise, it is clear to see the fantastic craftsmanship that went into this project. “The children are very excited to play in the ark, and I know this will be a playtime favourite once again.”

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Springing into exciting term Here We Grow is a very special preschool created to support your child’s introduction to learning. Skilled and qualified teaching staff enable our children to move freely through different activities to discover new interests and skills as they explore, play and make friends. We spring into action! Our theme this term is about growth and enjoying gardening. Learning through having fun, socialising in play, gaining confidence and sense of responsibility while the plants the children have nurtured grow and flourish. Being involved in the garden is a very physical activity that includes cooperation as each child learns to share tools and work in a team. Children learn reasoning and discovery as they spend time exploring a variety of plants and seeds – digging in the soil, using seeds in collage work and examining seeds in the fruit we

prepare for snacks. They will also be singing songs about seeds, including one in French! Our extended hours (until 2.15pm on Tuesday and Wednesdays) gives us ample opportunity to enhance the love of nature, learning about the outdoor environment in a safe and pleasant setting. On Saturday, May 17, we have an exciting open day where we invite you and your family to sample the various activities of our daily sessions. We’ll be planting, singing, digging and playing; a morning of learning and fun. Call 07564 751146 or email ygoodall@btinternet.com.

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Youth and education Woodland fun for Caterpillars Adventurous youngsters took their teddies on a woodland walk and Easter egg hunt with Keynsham Caterpillars. Sixteen under-eights and their parents spent a sunny afternoon in Manor Woods, Keynsham, beginning with an enthusiastic dash along a purple ribbon trail to a den-making site. Children and teddy bears put their teamwork to the test to make dens and, once settled in, enjoyed a picnic together. Later the youngsters were set a hunting challenge, searching for treasures from the woodland floor to decorate carboard bears before setting off on a traditional Easter egg hunt. If you would like to be kept informed about Keynsham Caterpillars’ diary of outdoor events and meetings, email Monica at keynsham.caterpillars@gmail. com. The Caterpillars’ next event is hill-rolling in Keynsham Memo-

rial Park on Tuesday, May 22, from 10.30am-noon. The Caterpillars’ gardening club, Little Plotters, meets regularly at the community veg patch in Keynsham Memorial Park, where the next dig-in is from 10.30am on Saturday, May 3. All events are free of charge, with an optional donation to help cover running costs. Follow Keynsham Caterpillars online at www.keynshamcaterpillars. blogspot.co.uk.

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Space and freedom to explore Greatwood Cottage Pre-school is being opened by Sarah Fear later this year. Sarah is a qualified teacher, specialising in Early Years education. She has worked in the local community since 2001, recently relocating from Keynsham to Chewton Keynsham with her husband and young family. Sarah wishes to offer pre-school aged children a unique learning experience with space and freedom to explore the natural world. “I think it is really important that children spend time outside and build a relationship with nature from an early age,” she said. “It has a great impact on their self-esteem and aids them in following a healthy lifestyle.” Set in the beautiful Chew Valley, Sarah will base the preschool within her own home. The pre-school will use an indoor playroom and adjoining gardens

and is set in an acre of land to support the daily Forest School activities. The pre-school will offer the benefits of small group learning and will aim to provide opportunities for creative and independent learning in a nurturing and secure environment. The education will follow the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum and prepare children to start school. “Not only are we providing children with enjoyment of the natural environment but hopefully teaching them to look after it for their future, too.” Sarah will hold open days on Saturday, May 24, and Saturday, June 7, 10am-noon. To book your place, please contact Sarah on 0117 239 1499 or email sarah@greatwoodcottage.co.uk. For all other information, please visit the website www.greatwood cottage.co.uk.

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Below, the finished look by Megan Scott, photographed by Blue Webb from Pylle and Gemma Jameson from Paulton, modelled by Molly Dibble

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Market team ‘pleased’ at new site Organisers of Keynsham's monthly farmers' market have been given their first look at the site where their stalls will stand when the town centre development opens in autumn. The market, which moved to Ashton Way car park last year when work began at its original home next to the clock tower, is due to return to the High Street in the public open space among the new shops, offices and community buildings in October. Louise Hall, of Somerset Farmers' Markets, and market day manager Adrian Watts were given a tour of the regeneration site last month. Louise said: “We are very excited about it – the site felt much bigger than when you drive by. We are really pleased with how central and how spacious the location we are being offered for the market is. “It’s a lovely area, very visible from the High Street and by the time they have put in trees and

Keynsham Farmers’ Market in its current location in Ashton Way car park benches it’s going to be a very interesting venue. There is room for the market to expand if there is demand.” The market has already expanded since its days by the clock tower, from 17 canopies to 24 in Ashton Way.

For May, the market is welcoming some new stallholders, including Bristol’s Everything Bagels, which has proved popular at other local markets, and organic vegetables from Radford Mill Farm near Radstock. Louise said they were also

keeping their fingers crossed that strawberries, from Besley’s Fruits in Cheddar, will be making an appearance in time for this month’s market on May 10 from 9am-1pm. Visit www.somerset farmersmarkets.co.uk for more information.

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My brave husband, Andy Walter, sadly died on February 17, 11 months after being diagnosed with brain cancer. As was typical of him, he fought to the very end, like the warrior he was. I, and on Andy’s behalf, would like to say a massive, huge thank you to all our friends on Park Road, Dunster Road and beyond, for your kind words, thoughts, hugs, cards, flowers, cakes, hot meals, lifts to and from hospital, care home, doctors, vets, supermarkets etc, and generous donations to Brain Tumour Research UK. A special thanks to Dr Peach, nurses, and staff at Temple Health Practice and staff at Lloyds chemist next door. To Care South staff, staff at Bloomfield Care Centre in Paulton, to Jane Stephens, holistic therapist in Paulton, to the Hospice at Home nurses at Dorothy House, to the lymphoedema nurses at Dorothy House, to Michael, volunteer companion at Dorothy House, Stuart, and staff at Charlton Park Dental Practice, Cath and colleagues from Continuing Health Care, speech therapists at St Martin’s

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Hospital. We would not have got through this without your continued support and care. My thanks also extends to: Keynsham Cabs; Kingswood Cabs; Lynn at Boots the Chemist; the girls at Polkadot; the girls and boys at The Entertainer; the girls at Norville Opticians; Maria and staff at Cafe Creme; Councillor Alan Hale; Mr Fox for keeping the bushes trimmed – Andy would be proud! – Rev Andrew Judge and staff at Haycombe Crematorium; to Michelle, Sarah and Helen at L J Guyans – Wow! What a send-off you gave Andy – to Jane and staff at The Manor House, for a fabulous celebration party; to Andy Kendall and the 56 or so Harley bikers – I was truly humbled. THANK YOU. Lynn Walter Keynsham

Bristol History & Archaeology Society is holding an open day at the site where the remains of Keynsham Abbey stand

Learn about our historic abbey I would like, through the pages of Keynshamvoice, to draw attention to the work being done to maintain and improve the remains of Keynsham Abbey. Keynsham Abbey was founded in the 12th century (although there is some evidence which points to an earlier Saxon religious settlement) and rapidly became one of the most powerful and influential Abbeys in the land. The Abbey church is estimated to have been at least 226 feet long and 138 feet wide and the Abbey’s grounds covered 18 acres (mostly in what is now Keynsham Memorial Park). After the Dissolution, the Abbey fell into disrepair and very little remained. This was the case until the 1960s when the bypass was constructed and cut through the Abbey remains. Bristol Folk House Archaeological Society (now Bristol History & Archaeology Society or BHAS) was instrumental in carrying out archaeological work and in removing and recording artefacts from the construction site. Many of these artefacts are now in the custody of Bath & North East Somerset Council (as the owners of the park) and it is hoped that some of them can be displayed when the Town Hall is completed. Having been extensively excavated, what remains of the Abbey is now a small area of the Memorial Park. The area has been landscaped and the beds were originally filled with plants which would have been familiar to the canons in the Abbey. Careful research was undertaken

to determine which plants were in England at the time and which would have been used by the Abbey, eg as medicines, for making inks, and for brewing ale. BHAS continues to be involved with the care and maintenance of the Abbey remains with the co-operation of Bath & North East Somerset Council and Keynsham Town Council. A small group meets regularly every fortnight to garden, but we are eager for more to join us and help with the work. This year we would like to work on projects to improve the site by replacing the existing shed and rebuilding the drystone walling. Long-term aims are to better display the carved stonework which is stored nearby; to restore and create more of a feature of the medieval planting; and to raise the profile of the Abbey, with regard to both the remains in the Memorial Park and the items currently in store but soon to be placed on display. We will be holding an Open Day on Saturday, May 10, from 10.30am. All are welcome to attend, whether to work or simply to have a wander and view one of Keynsham’s most historic sites. Further information on the Abbey and on the plans for the site will be available on the day. Elaine Cook Chairman BHAS

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Activity on the Somerdale site is now starting as the building of the new Fry Club begins together with the first phase of new housing. Meanwhile progress continues on schedule with our new Civic Centre while we prepare for the promotion and voting for our new clock tower due in place by April 2015. We encourage everyone to see the three exciting proposals shortlisted on three consecutive displays at Pomegranate, Keynsham Town Council office window and the Key Centre. These will take place over three weeks at the end of April and early May. For further information and details on how to vote, contact keynshamaag@

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development of the exciting creative industry corridor between our two city neighbours ’ outlook.com or visit facebook. com/KeynshamClockTower. Our Community Networking event at Wellsway School on March 26 proved a great success with very supportive feedback. We will be making sure the event next year continues to make its very valuable contribution to communication between the many and varied community groups in our town. We were pleased to see Waitrose management in attendance given their strong

community support via various excellent community schemes. It is also really pleasing to hear that they have recruited over 20 new partners in addition to the many new jobs created at the launch of their popular store. It was disappointing to learn that a company looking to occupy a significant part of Somerdale’s commercial area has decided to move elsewhere. However, marketing begins in earnest this summer and we intend that an incoming

company will provide a range of quality jobs in this special locality. This will provide a core occupant to be followed by a range of other innovative companies. A Financial Times report recently declared: “The Bristol-Bath belt is the SW region’s dynamo, with above-national average income levels, a big skills pool derived from its four universities, and the prospect of even better transport connections with electrification of the train service to London due in 2017.” Our objective is to encourage the development of the exciting creative industry corridor between our two city neighbours while maintaining the integrity of our special town.

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Duncan’s Corner with Saltford resident Duncan Hounsell May is a month for village fetes, maypoles and morris dancing. It is a time for cricket matches, weekend visits to the seaside, and having fun. But what is “fun”? I was struck when an elderly friend said that he hated “forced” fun. He recalled the days before television when, as a child, if you visited a relative you might have to play charades, sing a song at the piano, or do some tricks. Schoolchildren are quickly bored at the end of term with any lessons given over to the forced fun of quizzes, videos and games. At holiday time, there can be a heightened expectation of fun and the reality does not always live up to it, leading to family arguments. Forced fun maybe is not such a good idea. Red Nose Day – some love it, some hate it.

So what is “fun”? The word fun has got mixed up with other ideas such as enjoyment, happiness and satisfaction. “School should be fun” some say when what is really meant

is that school should be enjoyable and stimulating. So what is “fun”? Here is my checklist: • Makes you laugh or smile • Involves you in an activity

• Shared with friends and others • Non-serious • Escape from reality • Requiring limited organisation • Socially acceptable Fun is ideally spontaneous but you can make fun more likely to happen by going to events being held in May like the 80s Night or the Under 18’s Youth Charity Disco at Saltford Hall and the Live Band at Saltford Sports Club. When I started teaching, a group of teachers would get together on a Sunday evening to play board games like Monopoly knowing that it was likely to end in a laugh and some fun before the serious business of Monday morning came around. It is important to have fun. It can make you feel better mentally and physically, refreshing mind and body. So go on then – have fun!

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News Take your pick at plant sale Green-fingered residents will find all they need to get their garden ready for summer at a charity plant sale in Keynsham. The annual event is organised by the Keynsham Explorer Scouts to raise funds for their unit and will take place on Saturday, May 17 at Scout HQ, Ashton Way. A wide range of nurserygrown plants and hanging baskets will be available to buy on the day, while pre-ordering closes on Saturday, May 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; email carts@blueyonder.co.uk or call 07714 237525 for more information. The sale opens at 9.30am and closes at 3pm, and members of the Keynsham in Bloom committee will also be on hand to tell residents more about the initiative and get people involved. As part of their community work, Keynsham Scouts will be undertaking various projects in

and around the Ashton Way area that will form part of the Keynsham in Bloom entry. The youngsters are seeking adults who would bring experience and knowledge to help them and their Scout leaders with this work. Projects are currently being agreed and could cover anything from planting sunflowers to building a tree identification trail. If you would like to volunteer then simply email scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org. uk to find out more.

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News Flashmob photos to go on show A photo capturing a celebration of the “best of Keynsham” will go on display as part of the Fringe Arts Bath Festival at the end of the month. Community groups, including Keynsham Action Network, Keynsham and District Mencap Society and Time Out, gathered at the Bandstand in the Memorial Park to take part in a flashmob on April 26. The project was led by young photographer Jacob Nash, whose pictures from the event will go on display alongside those from similar events in other B&NES communities. Arran Hodgson, director of Fringe Arts Bath, said: “The event went well and we had a few groups down by the bandstand for the photograph. It’s great to work with Mark and the team at the Time Out centre Keynsham and it has been wonderful to allow Jacob to take a lead in this project. “Hopefully we will do the

same in other communities around the Bath area and have a good show.” The festival takes place from

May 23 to June 8, and more information is available at www. fringeartsbath.co.uk and www. facebook.com/fringeartsbath.

 Above, community groups gather at the Bandstand to pose for a picture to celebrate community spirit in Keynsham

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John Douglas and Cllr Bryan Organ in front of the new entrance and gift shop

Chandag Road Pharmacy needs your help to make a 2015 Keynsham charity calendar. The team would like residents to send in their photos of Keynsham and the surrounding area. There will be prizes for every picture featured in the calendar, including a canvas for the winning picture. The calendar will be sold in various locations around Keynsham from September and

all proceeds will be donated to charities Dorothy House and St Peter’s Hospice. Pictures must be submitted by Friday, June 27, and winners will be announced in July. Bring your photos into the pharmacy at 47 Chandag Road, Keynsham, or email them to info@chandagroadpharmacy. co.uk and include your name and contact details.

Popular park opens new entrance Three choirs unite for charity show Visitors and staff watched as the ribbon was cut to mark the official opening of Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park's new entrance, gift shop and reception last month. Keynsham councillor Bryan Organ joined directors John Douglas and Jack Jenkins to celebrate the revamp at the family attraction, which also includes an upgrade of its cafes. Mr Organ said the attraction had played an important role in

educating people about the green belt. He said: “The value of the green belt is that we open it up to the public. More people now know what the green belt is about than ever before.” The attraction is set in 50 acres of green belt with river walks, and ambitious plans are currently being drawn up to create an ottery and an aquatic learning centre for young children.

Music-lovers in Keynsham are being promised a spectacular show when three choirs unite to perform in concert at St John’s Church on Saturday, May 17. The Rotary clubs of Keynsham and Chelwood Bridge are presenting a show with the Mendip Male Voice Choir, who will be joined on stage by the Parti Llwchwr Choir and the Dunvant Male Choir. Tickets cost £10 and are available from St John’s Parish

Office and the Coventry Building Society in Keynsham High Street or from Tony Quinn on 01761 419328. Doors open at 6.15pm for 7pm start. Proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West and other Rotary charities.

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30 sit down to a Monday roast Craft day back by popular demand After successful craft days were held in October last year, and this January, it was decided to hold another at Compton Dando Hall. Organiser Harriette Dottridge said: “We had about 29 visitors during the day with 21 for lunch.” There were a number of people who enjoyed trying spinning on both a wheel and with a drop spindle, while other crafts, such as glass painting with Alison ter Haar, patchwork with Vivien

Lea, beading, and card making with dried flowers proved very popular, as did the intriguingly named Dorset Buttons. The day made a profit of £38 for the Compton Dando Community Association and Harriette is hoping to organise another craft day later in the year. She said: “This one will be a selling day as well as hands-on crafts so people who have made things over the summer will have the opportunity to sell to visitors ready for Christmas.” RA

After a dinner invitation was extended to senior citizens in Compton Dando, around 30 people went along to the village hall, where they enjoyed a Monday roast, organised by Compton Dando Community Association (CDCA). This was a new venture for the CDCA, which was set up to support the village by raising funds from village events, including donations from sponsors, and giving the money back to the community through activities such as the free monthly coffee morning. Everyone enjoyed the chicken roast followed by fruit crumble, as well as the chance to catch up with friends over dinner and a

glass of wine. Since the dinner the CDCA committee has received a couple of letters from those attending, saying what a wonderful time they had had. The CDCA committee is now discussing the possibility of holding it three times a year. RA

Summer fete needs sponsors The Whitchurch Village Fete Committee is seeking sponsors who could assist financially

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Village Voice or donate a raffle prize for this year’s fete in the village, which is to be held over the August Bank Holiday weekend, August 23-25, and normally attracts more than 3,000 people. Events include a barn dance, car boot sale, dog show, flower/produce/crafts show as well as many popular stalls and arena displays. Bookings are now being accepted for prime stall positions around the main arena, with discounts for “early birds”. Call Mike Squire on 01275 836742 or Ashton Broad on 01275 832148 or email whitchurchvillagefete@ hotmail.co.uk.

ford. The morning included the Mother’s Union Wave of Prayer for their linked diocese in Africa, and the money raised – £156.70 – will go to MU Worldwide projects. After the service the group held a raffle. RA

Ollie Wilkey is bringing his Back To The Future-style DeLorean to Queen Charlton’s village fete

Traditional fete with a few twists

Union branches Artists to unveil unite for coffee latest exhibition Chew Magna Deanery’s branch of the Mother’s Union recently invited other members from their group to a coffee morning at Compton Dando Village Hall, pictured. Guests came from Chew Magna, Clutton, Keynsham, Publow with Pensford and Salt-

North Wraxall Artist Summer Exhibition will be held at Langridge/Lansdown Hall, opposite The Bath Racecourse, on Saturday, May 17, 10am-5pm and Sunday, May 18, 11am-4pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be available.

Queen Charlton is hosting a traditional village fete on Saturday, June 14 – with two exciting new attractions, say organisers. Ollie Wilkey will be bringing along his fully working replica of the DeLorean car featured in the Back to the Future films, which appeared on the front of last month’s Keynshamvoice. And, turning their thoughts back to the past, weather permitting, there will be a flypast from a World War II Spitfire. Visitors are invited to try

their hand at skittles and then relax with a cream tea, icecream or glass of local cider. The event will welcome back its usual stalls as well as some of the best “crafters” in the region selling homemade goods. There are still a few spaces, so if you would like a craft stall, ring Gill on 0117 9868421. Car parks will be available on the outskirts of the village, keeping the centre of the village traffic-free. The fun starts at 2pm.

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In the Garden Spring has sprung The grass is ris I wonder where the birdies is. The results from the Great Bird Watch seem to show a general wellbeing with the bird population as a whole. This news is quite reassuring, but in the garden there seems to be a lack of numbers. The birds are there but instead of flocks of tits and other small birds, we are seeing only a few of each. The blackbirds are present as two pairs and the ever-hungry pair of robins, but little else except two fat woodpigeons, which if they misbehave may finish up in a pie! I would not harm them but I do my best to dissuade them. According to my diary, April was quite a pleasant month. Temperatures were decently high, and some lovely gardening days presented themselves. But what is uppermost in my mind is the blossom and colour we have seen from trees, shrubs and plants. The snowdrops in mid-February spread over the garden, blackthorn blossom in so many hedges. The daffodils came along with a lovely show and then the trees started. The plum and damsons set their fruitlets, the magnolias in several gardens were quite superb, and then the pear trees

had their turn. Crab apple is prominent now, and the Bramleys and eating apples are well under way. The cornus shows its brilliant coral-red stems, the cotinus its deep plum-coloured leaves, and very soon the hawthorn will be in flower. Can we ask for much more to start the summer? Do you have anything in the garden with great colour? What will May bring for us to do? Have you any corms, bulbs or tubers stored away in the back of a drawer or in a bag? Now is the time to get them out, put them in a pot and cover them with some decent soil. Keep them inside and moist and soon there will be some of those tiny green shoots. The grass is growing well and with this rain I found an opportunity to spread some grass feed, weed and moss killer. Sharpen up the look of the garden by trimming all the edges of the lawn – it makes such a difference.

On the Plot Gardeners are never content with the weather. Earlier this year we complained that the ground was too wet. This was followed by a dry spell that gave us the chance to catch up with the digging but sadly it went on too long and the surface of the soil became reminiscent of concrete. Now, thankfully, the rain returned at the end of April and has helped the soil break up so a fine tilth can be achieved with the use of a rake. This moisture will encourage the weeds to germinate so keep an eye on the plot and don’t allow them to take over. There is no simple answer to clearing weeds, it’s just an essential chore best carried out when there is no risk of rain. I use a hoe but in some areas the only option is get down on your knees and pull them out by hand with the help of a fork. Don’t allow the weeds to flower

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and set seed as later on you will be plagued with more. The month of May is a busy time for sowing seeds and as the soil has now warmed up then sowing outside should not be a problem. I have just sown sprouts, cabbage and purple sprouting and the seedlings have started to show. Thin these seedlings later on to get strong plants ready for transplanting. Continue to sow other vegetables to provide a succession of crops and later in May swedes can be sown. If you haven’t put up the runner bean canes then don’t delay. Space the canes about 12 inches apart and at least 15 inches between the rows. Alternatively if space is limited then construct your canes in a wigwam style. If you chose to sow your beans directly then wait until the latter half of May or a better option is to sow them now in pots indoors as this will deliver an earlier crop. Wait until the seeds germinate into healthy plants before “hardening off” outside ahead of planting towards the end of May. Use the same approach for other tender plants such as courgettes, marrows, cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. The “hardening off” process is essential, as this minimises the stress on the plant when suddenly planted in the open ground. Find a sheltered spot and allow at least a week for this by gradually exposing the plants to night-time temperatures. When ready for planting heed the advice on the seed packet regarding the spacing. Don’t try to squeeze in more plants as this will cause problems later on. I dig a hole with a trowel then add some compost before planting to give the plant the best start possible.

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Flash Harry will be headlining ShipFest at The Ship, Temple Street, on May 24

ShipFest secures a top local line-up With the line-up confirmed, the organisers of ShipFest tell music fans what they can expect when the event returns this month. Well, it’s that time of the year when we look forward to sunny weekends of fun and ShipFest. And what a line-up The Ship in Keynsham has got in store this year. It’s only the second year that ShipFest has been going,

but it has secured some great acts. For openers, we’ve got Retrospecs. Not the full band that locals will know, but a more stripped down, acoustic version with the three founder members. Next up is Pete and Graham. Those familiar with The Ship’s Monday night music will know that these two are superb. Next up is Kirris Riviere. Blues at its very best with some top players.

After that, a superb local covers band, Resplendence, will get the crowd going. Local act Fatman Swings will do what they do best and entertain the crowd with jump-jive and swing and the evening will finish off with the amazing Flash Harry. If you don't know them, you don't know local music. ShipFest‘14 is at The Ship, Keynsham, on Saturday, May 24, from 4pm.

Keynsham’s over-65s are invited to enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake as they find out more about the services available to them at a free event this month. Bluebird Care (Bath and North East Somerset) is hosting the information event at Victoria Methodist Church, in the High Street, from 1-3 pm on Friday, May 9. There will be stalls and displays from organisations including the Centre for Sustainable Energy, SWAN Transport, Bath and North East Somerset Council, Care Planning Services, Keynsham Dial-A-Ride and others. Tim Rowland-Jones, director of Bluebird Care in Bath and North East Somerset, said: “We rely heavily on older people for all they do, not to mention the support they give by helping out with grandchildren.” For details contact Bluebird Care, Bath and North East Somerset on 01225 445225, or email bath@bluebirdcare.co.uk.

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Classic car helps to bring in funds A vintage car parked inside a Keynsham supermarket has helped staff speed up their fundraising drive for Diabetes UK. The classic Austin A30, owned by Tesco restaurant team leader Dave French, went on display in the store’s foyer for one day last month, with customers invited to guess how many miles the vehicle had racked up over the decades. The number was 86,350 miles, with Fabiahan Burke making the closest guess and winning a £30 gift voucher. A raffle to win a £100 trolley of shopping was won by Mr Feay, with the day bringing in £220 in funds for the charity. The team at the store has also been holding Farm to Fork Trails for local schools as part of a national initiative by the retailer to help children understand more about where food comes from. Tesco’s partnership with Diabetes UK has nationally brought in £10 million for the charity so far.

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News Sports day for the community The spirit of the Olympics is at the heart of a community sports day and fun run being organised by Wellsway School on Sunday, May 11. A junior fun run for ages six to 14 will kick off the celebrations at the school before local sports clubs offer free taster sessions to visitors and put on events. The sports day and fun run

is part of a project by staff and students to build on the legacy of the London 2012 Games. It will bring together clubs from the Keynsham and Saltford Sports Network, in the same way the successful local torch relay did in the run-up to the Olympics in 2012. The day is being supported by a Get Set grant in partnership

with the Department for Education. Louise Riddoch, director of SMSC at Wellsway School added: “I was fortunate enough to be allocated a grant ahead of the London 2012 Games which allowed us to deliver numerous exciting community events ahead of the Games. “The highlight of this was the

Keynsham & Saltford Torch Relay. I am now delighted to have been given this opportunity to continue to keep the legacy of the Games alive in our community and look forward to the exciting plans coming to fruition.” For further information and Fun Run entry form, contact ssolomon@wellswayschool.com.

College calls on former students A local college is calling on former students for support, whether as a fundraiser or governor or mentor for for current students. St Brendan’s Sixth Form College is working with the charity Future First to set up a network of alumni. Ruth Pickersgill, assistant vice principal at St Brendan’s, said: “We are delighted to be working with Future First’s to develop our Alumni Association.

“A network of past students with all their valuable experience is vital in helping us to broaden current students’ jobs horizons and equipping them for the world of work.” Former students could become donors, governors, work experience providers, career role models, mentors and more. To find out more, email Nicky Mills, who manages the alumni programme at the college, at nmi@stbrn.ac.uk.

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News Brownie bear heads off to Oz One member of Keynsham’s Girlguides has jetted off to Australia as part of a challenge set by members of the district’s Ammonite Trefoil Guild. Travelling light, this holidaymaker set off with just a passport in hand (paw) to stay with the ladies from the Hervey Bay Trefoil Guild in Queensland. The knitted bear, complete with Brownie uniform, was one of many produced by members of the Ammonites, all but two of which were presented to the Keynsham Brownies. Now the girls have been set the challenge of taking a photo of their bear on holidays or with as many Brownies in the photo as they can, with winners announced at the end of the year.

And as they attempt to take the best picture, the Ammonites’ sister group in Australia are doing the same with their bear, taking it to see dingos on Fraser Island, the Amberley Airforce Base and more. The Ammonites are also joining in the fun with their own bear, named Rosebud, who has been to Belgium, France, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple before heading off to Israel and the Niagara Falls later in the year. The Brownies’ bears have also been busy, with one even meeting actor Robert Powell at the Theatre Royal in Bath. A spokesperson for the Ammonites said: “We’ve been writing to Hervey Bay TG for a couple of years now, through our Facebook group page and by emails. Scouts and Guides celebrate World Thinking Day on February 22 – the birthday of Lord and Lady Baden Powell – and we are planning to have a Skype moment on a hilltop wishing our penpals a happy Thinking Day next February. It will be early in the morning for us, and late at night for them… but we think we can do it!” Trefoil Guilds are open to adult girlguiding leaders and past leaders to socialise and support the various Girlguiding sections. This year is the centenary of the Brownie Guides with many events being held as part of a national celebration called the Big Brownie Birthday. Visit www. girlguidingkeynsham.org.uk.

Members of the Hervey Bay Trefoil Guild, left; below, the bear sent to Australia by the Ammonites Trefoil Guild and their bear Rosebud

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Chamber of Commerce with chairman Lynn Young Food Festival, September 13 Following an article in Keynshamvoice, a volunteer has come forward who is willing to take on the organisation of this year event. The Food Festival will be bigger than last year’s with the inclusion of the new fruit and vegetable show. Budget Question Time Sally Deacon from Norton Tax Shops gave a brief run-down on the effects the Chancellor’s budget speech had on businesses, while Sue and Nick Paulley explained how the budget would affect us all as individuals. They pointed out that many of the budget changes announced would not take effect until next year. All of the members enjoyed the presentation and many thanks to Sally, Sue and Nick for all the useful information given. Gas works update A letter from the Chamber complaining about the effect

the gas work was having on trade in Keynsham was sent to Wales and West Utilities (following last month’s meeting). Their representative, Rhiannon Williams, visited all the shops in the High Street and Temple Street and issued compensation packs for completion. The decision on a “shared space scheme” is currently under review as members wanted more of Keynsham to be included in the scheme and not just the High Street as previously suggested. Public consultation for town centre time-piece The action group would like to hear from you – have your say on your town centre clock. Other discussions: Awarding of food contracts in the new development; the future of the Riverside shops. Next three meetings: May 12, June 2, and July 7, starting at 6pm in The Old Manor House.

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Delight as spring sale brings in over £2,000 for Butterflies A spring sale held in Keynsham has raised more than £2,000 to support families living with autism. Butterflies-Haven hosted its annual “New to You” sale at St John’s Church Hall on April 26, offering a range of stalls, cakes, crafts and refreshments. A raffle was also held on the day with top prizes of an iPad mini, a sat-nav and beauty treatment vouchers, as well as many more. Bristol Auto Electrical Ltd’s Westbury division provided the main prizes while The Entertainer, Keynsham, contributed a £15 voucher for the children’s tombola prize and Wild About Flowers donated a large pot of lilies. The day raised £2,108.99 in total and gave the charity a chance to tell visitors about the various services it runs, including the Young Voice Social Group, the Step-Up Youth Group, the Heart to Heart Parents’ Group

and its plans to create an employment agency for those on the autistic spectrum. Butterflies-Haven founder Trisha Williams said: "”Our sincere appreciation to every single person who has ever supported the Butterflies services. We really are making a huge difference to the families affected by this often invisible disability that is still little understood and yet impacts on the whole family long-term. With mainstream service cutbacks impacting our families and their ability to deal with the challenges, our service becomes ever more important.” The group's next fundraiser is the annual summer party on July 19 at the Somerdale Lodge, Fry Club. The theme is “anything with wings” and tickets, at £10 per adult and £5 per child under 14 with disco and buffet supper, are available from mid-May. Visit www.butterflies-haven. co.uk to find out more.

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Looking your best with Hannah Saunders of Keynsham’s Beauty at Serendipity The key to nicer nails Hope you have all been enjoying the beautiful weather and have had a fab Easter. I hope that some of my sun care advice helped. We often neglect our hands – we may pop on some hand cream when they look a little dry, maybe after gardening, but what about the skin around the nail? Do you really know about your nails and how to look after them? Here is some information on how to achieve the best care for your nails and some commonly asked questions and answers. Nail Facts • One of the interesting facts about nails you may not know is that they are made of the same material as your hair – the protein keratin. The keratin cells at the root of the nail harden and flatten, while new cells form beneath the top layer, pushing

the hard cells out to become the nail. The pinkish look of your nails comes from the blood vessels that feed the nail bed – i.e the part where the new cells are formed. The actual nail doesn’t require feeding because they are “dead”. • Fingernails grow about 2.5 millimetres each month while toenails grow about 1 millimetre a month. The fastest growing fingernail is the one on the middle finger and the slowest growing one is the thumbnail. • Nail growth speeds up in pregnant women. Nail growth is also affected by climate, growing faster in summer and warm

conditions. Nails grow more slowly during illness. Growth is also affected by hormone imbalances and nails grow faster during the day than at night. • One fun fact for you: Archeological records show that manicures were part of beauty routines 4,000 years ago. Here are some questions that I get asked now and again: Should I have a break from my shellac or Nail polish to allow the nail to breathe? I get asked this one a lot but don’t worry your nails don’t breathe. They are dead. However, the nail beds and the nail cuticles (the tissue that connects the nail to the body) are made of living, growing tissue, therefore, like the rest of your bod they need oxygen, minerals and vitamins. This area does need to be looked after and moisturized regularly. When should you have a break from shellac?

As long as your nails are in good condition and are removed correctly you should not need a break. It will be for you and your therapist to decide what is best at the time. How should you look after your nails? • Regularly clean nails so dirt and germs don’t accumulate under nails • Clean any nail care tools you use • File the nail one way, don’t saw at them. • Polish can strengthen the nails as it contains hardeners – do note dark polish may stain nails • Moisturise the nail area and hands. • Don’t pick at the skin around the nail as this can cause infection. • Monthly manicures can keep the nails clean tidy and well groomed. Hope that this helps you all. Hannah x

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Advertising feature Perfect match for brides-to-be It’s not just brides whose dreams are coming true at Sposa Elegante Bridal Design in Saltford – Ann Staples realised a long-held ambition, too, when she became the shop’s new owner in April. With a wide range of stunning wedding gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses, the Bath Road outlet is the first port of call for many preparing for the most important day of their life. Ann, who is joined at Sposa Elegante by daughter Julie, daughter-in-law Laura and longterm member of staff Gill, says helping each customer find their perfect match among the gowns is an experience the team loves. She said: “It’s a privilege to be part of something so wonderful, you feel really part of their lives! We understand it’s got to be the dress of their dreams, so when a bride comes in they can take as long as they like. “We are a family business and together we are bringing back good old-fashioned service as

we have all experienced bad customer service, even in the bridal industry. A bride can stay all day if she needs to – that dress is the most important dress she will ever buy.” Sposa Elegante stocks bridal gowns from Mori Lee and bridesmaids dresses by D’Zage and Alexia, bridal jewellery and veils and there are plans to bring in collections from more designers. The shop works with two seamstresses to tailor the gowns for each bride, collecting the

dresses and bringing them to the shop for the final fitting and even offering a free delivery service to the bride’s home or wedding venue. The groom and groomsmen are catered for, too, with men’s formal wear for hire. And the team also work with other local companies, including Beauty at Serendipity and Wild About Flowers in Keynsham and Fiesta Flowers in Brislington. The most important night of the school calendar – prom night

– is also covered with dazzling dresses in a range of styles and colours and the team is planning to expand the shop’s evening wear section. Ann, who has also worked for the Metropolitan Police and in nursing, said she can see it in a client’s face when she has found the perfect dress. She said: “There is a look as though they want to burst into tears and sometimes the mother cries when she sees her daughter in the dress she’s chosen. There are so many emotions, and it’s the same with the prom dresses, when the mothers get choked up seeing their daughter dressed like a young woman. It’s so nice to share.” Sposa Elegante, at 439 Bath Road, Saltford, is open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday from 10am-5.30pm. Appointments can be booked on 01225 345101. For more details email sposa elegante@mail. com or visit www.sposaelegante. co.uk.

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In Good Health with Anna Casey, pharmacist at Chandag Road Pharmacy Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly; they are organic substances which means they are found in plants and animals. Most vitamins canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be made by your body so they must be sourced from your diet. Most people should get all the nutrients they need by eating a varied and balanced diet. This includes food from the five main groups, starchy foods such as potatoes, rice and pasta, plenty of fruit and vegetables, some protein-rich food such as meat, fish and lentils, dairy foods and milk and not too much fat, salt or sugar. Some people may need to take vitamin and mineral supplements and sometimes supplements are highly recommended for certain groups of people who are at risk of deficiency. An example of this

would be folic acid for women thinking of having a baby and pregnant women up to 12 weeks of the pregnancy. Taking folic acid helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida. There are two types of vitamins: fat soluble which includes vitamins A, D, E and K, and water soluble which includes vitamins C, B and folic acid.

Fat soluble vitamins are found mainly in fatty foods such as animal fats, dairy foods, oily fish and vegetable oils. While your body needs these vitamins every day to work properly, you do not need to eat foods containing them every day. This is because your body stores the vitamins in your liver and fatty tissues for future use. These stores can build up so they are there when you need them. Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body so you need to have them more frequently. If you have more than you need your body gets rid of the extra vitamins when you urinate. Water soluble vitamins are found in fruit, vegetables and grains. They can be destroyed by heat, for example lost in water when they are boiled. It is usually better to steam or grill the vegetables to keep as much of the vitamins in as possible.

Minerals are necessary for building strong bones and teeth, controlling body fluids inside and outside cells and turning the food you eat into energy. Minerals are found in foods such as meat, cereals, fish, milk, dairy foods, vegetables, fruit and nuts. Calcium and iron are essential minerals, calcium helps to build strong bones and teeth, regulate muscle contractions and ensuring blood clots normally. Iron helps to make red blood cells which carries oxygen around the body. Growing children, especially those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat a varied diet sometimes wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough vitamin A and C and it is difficult to get enough vitamin D through food alone. The Department of Health recommends all children from six months to five years are given a supplement which contains vitamin A, C and D.

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A motorised bus overtakes a horse and cart on Bath Hill in Keynsham by the entrance to the the Memorial Park, where many of the buildings still line the street today and St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church can be seen in the background. For more on pictures and publications from Bygone Bristol call 0117 942 3177.

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Advertising feature Visit the experts in dental care Charlton Road Dental Surgery has been established for more than 50 years. It is currently run by Richard Ayrton, who has been at the surgery for nearly 30 years. Working alongside him are Tara Conway, who like Richard is a General Dental Practitioner,

and Simon Ernst, who as well as general dentistry provides a dental implant, oral surgery and a sedation service to those patients that require it. Sarah Henry is the in-house Dental Hygienist who can help patients with their oral hygiene, which is one of the most

important factors in maintaining a healthy mouth. Together with their team of enthusiastic dental care professionals they fully support National Smile Month. Charlton Road Dental Surgery will offer appointments the same day for patients of the surgery

who have problems. We welcome new patients and will do our best to make an early appointment. The surgery is here to help you maintain or improve your dental health. Contact us on 0117 986 2040 ffor more information.

Smile – it’s simple to improve p yyour oral health! National Smile Month is the UK’s largest and longestrunning oral health campaign. National Smile Month promotes three key messages, all of which go a long way in helping us develop and maintain a healthy mouth. They are: • Brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste • Cut down on sugary foods and drinks • Visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend. Let’s be honest, they’re

quite simple to follow, but so many people still don’t do these basic things. Some adults brush for less than two minutes a day! Some even do it for less than ONE minute! That’s why National Smile Month’s role in improving oral health is so important. It gives everybody the opportunity to explore their oral health routine and do something that will improve it. It

doesn’t matter if your teeth are in pristine condition or if you have poor oral health, National Smile Month is for everyone. The aim of National Smile Month which takes place between May 19 and June 19 is to ultimately improve the UK’s oral health. Organised by oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, the campaign hopes to raise awareness of important health issues,, and make a positive difference to the oral health of millions off people throughout the UK.

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Advertising feature Everyone is different when it comes to their dentures At JB Denture Clinic we provide brand new dentures directly to the public. As everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth is different and dentures are a very personal matter it is very important for us to spend a lot of time with our patients and treat each person as an individual. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception of how they should or would like to look will differ from person to person, so by telling us what you are looking for we can advise on what we can do for you. Jaime Brain Dip CDT RCS, is a fully qualified and registered clinical dental technician and takes great satisfaction from seeing the difference that his work can make to his patients. Jaime is highly experienced in providing cosmetic dentures to his patients and his advanced knowledge helps him solve even

the most challenging of denture problems. Our FREE consultation allows you to ask any questions you have regarding your dentures

whilst allowing us show you examples of the finest materials we use and fully explain the advantages they can give your new dentures.

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with Keynsham Creative Writers We are regularly featuring a piece of writing from Keynsham’s own Creative Writers. The group meets at Keynsham Library on the second and fourth Monday of the month and new members are always welcome.

A Sunday Stroll

then, “Get up soldier, march some more.”

Kitchener pointed – men willing, believing what the great man said, queued to join then took the shilling, now most of them are maimed or dead.

October now, on to the Somme where slaughter started in July, grenades and bullets, shells and bombs, fat chance that they will pass us by.

Now we are in this killing mode, although against this frightful war and marching down ‘the glory road’ have seen the lists, we know the score! Conscripted from our normal lives – our lame excuses were in vain, we left our mothers, sweethearts, wives, hoping that all will meet again!

We learned to shoot, to march, to drill, and keep our rifles clean and dry, the purpose of all this, to kill for king and country – “Don’t ask why.” The train conveyed us to the docks encumbered by the kit supplied,

with Brummies, Cockneys, Geordies, Jocks, we filed on board, sailed with the tide. Through autumn sunshine, wind and rain, we marched until our feet were sore and slept on France’s northern plain,

“Tomorrow men, don’t shirk the fight, our barrage blasts each bunker, hole and trench, resistance will be slight, advance as on a Sunday stroll.” This ‘no man’s land’ from wire to wire two hundred yards, I take a breath, mud and corpses, enemy fire – the whistle blows – climb up to *****! Anders Larchess

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Adult Fiction  Grace Williams Says It Loud by Emma Henderson Grace was born with cerebral palsy; Daniel lost both his arms in a childhood accident. They meet when Grace e goes to stay at the Briar Mental Institute, where Daniel is already resident. They click immediately. Beforehand, everyone seems to see only Grace’s limitations and imperfections, but the debonair, amusing Daniel sees that there is so much more to Grace. They become firm friends, confidantes and co-conspirators and, as they move through their teenage years, this friendship turns to love. Dedicated to the author’s own disabled sister, Clare (who was resident in a care home for 35 years), this novel is an unflinching indictment of the treatment afforded those with disabilities in post-war Britain. It’s not an easy read at times: both Grace and Daniel suffer horrific abuse and neglect at the hands of their supposed carers, and the effect of their respective disabilities on their families is heart-breaking to witness. Despite this, the book’s tone remains largely positive and the ending is most satisfying. “A deeply affecting, spirit-soaring story of love against the odds.”

her Satanworshipping brother, Ben, behind bars for the crime. Years later, Libby embarks on a journey to investigate the truth about what happened that night. The story unravels through three narrators: Libby in the present and her mother and brother from the past. I found the story to be sad but thrilling, full of suspense and dark twists and turns. It’s not for the fainthearted though: this book touches on sensitive, harrowing subjects that some readers may find they are uncomfortable with. For this reason, I would recommend it as definitely an adult read. It has been made into a film which is due out later this year.

Adult Fiction  Dark Places by Gillian Flynn – recommended and reviewed by Hannah Libby Day is the sole survivor of an horrific massacre which kills her mother and two sisters. Libby’s testimony puts

Adult Non-fiction  The Print Making Book: projects and techniques in the art of hand-printing by Vanessa Mooncie This tastefully-illustrated book is a complete guide to hand-printing techniques:

with Sarah Wookey from Keynsham Library

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice relief printing, screen printing, monoprinting, sun printing, image transfer and stencils. There are 23 projects to choose from, including woodcuts, bags, scarves, place mats, book covers and mirrors. There are also useful sections on organising your workspace, equipment and tools you willll need and an international list of where to source them. This is a highly inspirational book for experts and novices alike. Adult Non-fiction  Tales from Nowhere: Unexpected Stories from Unexpected Places, edited by Don George This Lonely Planet publication covers 30 real-life tales, set in locations as varied as Timbuktu, Sri Lanka, Perth and Valdai. Working on the idea that “everywhere is the centre of the world to someone”, the tales are interesting, offbeat and often surprising, serving to emphasise the varied joys of travelling and its effect on the individual traveller. Chapter titles are as random as “Pol Pot’s Toilet”, “The Finest Cake in Sri Lanka” and “The Worst Country in the World”. Contributors to the book include Danny Wallace, Tim Cahill and Simon Winchester.

Young Adult  Another Me by Cathy MacPhail “The most terrifying thing to come out of the fog was… another me!” Fay doesn’t like scary things, but something very scary is happening to Fay – she is being followed by a girl who looks, dresses and talks just like her! To her dismay, all her friends and teachers are taken in by the imposter – all except Drew, a keen fan of other-worldly phenomena. He sets about helping Fay, but will he help her in time, or will the “other Fay” take over? This is a thoroughly modern horror story by popular author Cathy MacPhail, twice winner of the Royal Mail Award. Junior Fiction  North of Nowhere by Liz Kessler When her Grandad d disappears, Mia and her Mum go to stay with Mia’s Grandma in Cornwall to support her. Mia makes friends with a mysterious girl called Dee – not in person, but by means of Dee’s diary. This is a magical, atmospheric book for children of 9+. It’s well-written and full of great description, with the narrative written from multiple viewpoints. The ending is both clever and imaginative. My daughter is a fan of mysteries involving young girls and declared it to be one of her favourite reads of the past year.

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Profile: The British Sugarcraft Guild Keynsham and Saltford Branch A tree hung with delicate, glittering flowers and butterflies caught the eye of many visitors at December’s Christmas Tree Festival at St John’s Church – made all the more impressive when a closer look revealed each decoration was made entirely from sugar. The group behind it was the Keynsham and Saltford Branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild, which has been meeting locally for more than 30 years. It was a sugarcraft exhibition by teacher Vanda Vernon at Keynsham Library that first caught the eye of Gillian Orley, now branch treasurer, and she signed up for lessons to learn to make her own cake decorations. Such was the demand to learn the skill locally that the guild branch was launched, with so many people attending the first meeting the group had to move to a bigger room at the Fear Hall. A few decades on, the group still has more than 20 members meeting every month for demonstrations and to share tips. To make their creations,

Gillian Orley with one of her floral sugarcraft displays, left; and some of the other pieces she has produced Gillian explains, a paste is made from icing sugar with a few extras to make it pliable like clay or Plasticine. “Usually the items are still edible but it’s not advisable because wire might have been used and some glitter isn’t edible – and it’s heartbreaking to see someone take a bite out of something you’ve made! “Once you’ve got your paste the sky’s the limit when it comes

to modelling, really.” The branches get the chance to show just how creative they can be at exhibitions and competitions organised across the country each year. At one recent show, the Keynsham and Saltford branch’s chosen theme was “Africa”, for which Gillian created some kudu deer, complete with intricate twisted horns. The group has also raised funds for various charities, most

recently donating half of the proceeds from a stall at Wellsway Craft Fair to the Philippines Typhoon Appeal. New members of all ages and abilities, including beginners, are welcome to join the branch, which meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 7-10pm at the Wick House Close Community Room, Saltford. For more information, contact Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864.

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Ingredients 115g soft margarine 115g caster sugar 230g self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Grated rind of one large lemon 2 large eggs, beaten 3 rounded tablespoons lemon marmalade Icing 100g icing sugar and juice of half a lemon Method Preheat oven to 180ºC/160ºC Fan/Gas 4. Line 8-inch cake tin with baking parchment. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and beat well to mix. Put in tin and level top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer pushed into middle comes out clean. Cool in tin for five minutes before turning out

onto wire rack to cool. Ice with sifted icing sugar mixed with lemon juice and spread over the cooled cake. I use my homemade lemon,

orange and lime marmalade for this recipe – it’s also available at the Keynsham Country Market stall at Keynsham Farmers’ Market every second Saturday in the

month in Ashton Way Car Park from 9am-1pm. Visit www.avoncountrymarket. co.uk and also www.somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk

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April 29-May 3

 Keynsham Light Opera Group presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I at Saltford Hall at 7.30pm with a matinee performance on May 3. Tickets from 07580 259 757 or visit www.klogs.co.uk.

May 1

 Keynsham Film Works will be screening Side Effects, a psychological thriller and satire starring Catherine Zeta Jones, Channing Tatum and Jude Law and directed by Steven Soderbergh. Certificate 15. Fry Club, 7.45pm start, £5 for guests. For more information about the group and membership, visit www.keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

May 3

 Dig In session at the Community Plot in the Park. All welcome to come along to the plot next to the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park to join members of Transition Keynsham to tend the plot and learn more about the crops growing on the site.  Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir Concert, 7.30pm, Whitchurch United Reformed Church is hosting the concert at its sister church, Brislington United Reformed Church, Wick Road, Brislington, which can seat an audience of 200. There will be our usual excellent refreshment provided in the interval and all this music and food for only £7 (adults) or £6 (children/concessions). So that we can ensure enough food, please contact Sue on 01275 541785 or 07779 443435 for tickets.

May 4

 Keynsham Cricket Club Beer and Cider Fest returns for the second year at the club’s Wellsway ground. Family entertainment, hot food, live music, real ales and ciders. Tickets £5 in advance from the club’s bar, under18s get in free. Visit www. kccbeerandciderfestival.co.uk, call 0117 986 3507 or email keynshamcricket@gmail.com.

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Have you got an event you would like to publicise? Or do you run a club, society or community group in the Keynsham area? Send details to news@ keynshamvoice.co.uk or call us on 07887 561567 and we will make sure thousands of people in and around Keynsham know about it.  Elemental Theatre Group performs on the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, from 2-3.30pm. Storytelling, theatre and crafts.

May 6

 Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meet at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. Speaker is Sue Smith on “Not so common on the Common”. £2 incl. refreshments, new members welcome, call Debbie on 01225 872450.

May 9

 Information event for over-65s hosted by Bluebird Care at at Victoria Methodist Church, High Street, Keynsham, from 1-3pm. Find out more about services on offer in Keynsham with stalls from the Centre for Sustainable Energy, SWAN Transport, Bath and North East Somerset Council, Care Planning Services, Keynsham Dial-A-Ride, and others. Call 01225 445225 or email bath@bluebirdcare.co.uk for more information.

May 10

 Ladies’ Pamper Night, Elim Church, Balmorol Road, Keynsham, 6.30-9.30pm. Raising funds for children in Romania to attend a summer camp this year. The evening consists of many reasonably priced beauty treatments, craft demonstrations and live music. Food is available with tapas priced £1.50,.soft drinks. Tickets £5 including complimentary drink, goodies and nibbles, call 07918 602085 or on the door.  Open day at the remains of Keynsham Abbey, Keynsham Memorial Park, from 10.30am. Find out more about the work being carried out at the site, plans for the future and how to get involved from members of Bristol History & Archaeology Society.  Hilton Bath City May Ball in aid of Keynsham and District Mencap Society. Tables of 10 with smaller parties welcome. Tickets £39 per person and include dinner, drinks and

dancing. For more information or to book just call Michelle in the Mencap office on 0117 986 5659.  A 25-year reunion for Broadlands class of 1989, to be held at 7.30pm in the skittle alley at The New Inn, Keynsham. If you were in this year it would be great to see you.  Christian Aid Mini-Market, from 9.30am to 12.30pm in the Baptist Church, Keynsham, and will include cake and book stalls, an “as new” stall and a plant stall. Teas and coffees will also be available.

May 11

 Car boot sale at Three Ways School, 180 Frome Road, Bath, BA2 5RF, from 10.30am. Book your pitch early, only £6! Call 01225 838070 for details.  Somerdale Memories on Film event, Fry Club, 7-10pm. A series of historic films about life at the factory, an exhibition of photos of the now-closed site by David Calvin, artefacts on show and a chance to find out more about the Fry family. Event is ticket only, including a meal, call the Fry Club on 0117 986 5787 or email enquiries@fryclubconference. co.uk to book.  ChoirJam performs on the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 2-4.30pm.

May 14

 Canoe/kayak courses (beginner and intermediate) at The Shallows, Saltford, on Wednesday nights starting 6.30pm and finishing before dusk from May 14 to June 18. Details at www.northavoncanoeclub. org.uk Book early as places are limited, or just come along one night and meet the club.

May 17

 Saltford Community Association hosts an Eighties night with Squeezed Middle, doors open at Saltford Hall from 7pm, bar available. Tickets £12 to include buffet supper, available from Saltford Hall booking office (am only), Saltford Post Office or from events@saltfordhall.co.uk.

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 Three-choir concert with Mendip Male Voice Choir, Parti Llwchwr Choir and the Dunvant Male Choir, St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham, 6.15pm for 7pm start. Tickets £10 from St John’s Parish Office, the Coventry Building Society in Keynsham High Street or from Tony Quinn on 01761 419328. In aid of CHSW and Rotary charities, hosted by Rotary clubs of Keynsham and Chelwood Bridge.  Keynsham Explorer Scouts Plant Sale, annual charity sale of nursery-grown plants at Scout HQ, Ashton Way, Keynsham, 9.30am-3.30pm. Wide range of plants and hanging baskets available.

May 18

 Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band, an awardwinning brass band, performs on the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.

May 24

 ShipFest at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. Live music including Retrospecs (unplugged), Pete & Gra, Kirris Riviere, Resplendence, Fatman Swings and Flash Harry.  50 / 50 Crafty Coffee Morning, 10am-noon, in the Parish Hall, fundraising for St John’s Church and RUH Bath Cancer Centre. Delicious homemade cakes and a variety of handmade craft items, including jewellery, knitted toys, cards and heart-shaped pillows! For details, contact the Parish Office on 0117 986 3354.

May 27

 Join the Keynsham Caterpillars in Keynsham Memorial Park for some hill rolling fun,10.30amnoon! More details at keynshamcaterpillars.blogspot. co.uk

May 29

 Join the Keynsham Tree Climbing Festival! Send us your photos of you climbing your favourite tree in Keynsham throughout May and join us on May 29, from 2.30-4pm, for a picnic party around the most popular tree. More details in keynshamcaterpillars.blogspot. com.

June 1

 Marshfield Band, a brass band established more than 70 years ago, performs on the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park, from 3-5pm.

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 A nearly-new baby and children’s market full of quality clothes, toys and equipment, 10.30am-noon, Scout HQ, Mayfields, Ashton Way, Keynsham, BS31 1BW. £1 entry per adult, children free. Free goody bag for first 50 buyers.

What’s on in Keynsham on a regular basis  Passionate about local libraries, communities and history? Why not join the Friends of Saltford Library? The group organises author visits, coffee mornings, poetry evenings, writing workshops and visits to nearby places of historical interest. Call 01225 874259 or email june_wentland @bathnes. gov.uk.

Monday  Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, upstairs at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495.  50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327.  The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Why not come along and meet new friends?

 Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. Monday from 7.15-9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per session, £3 concessions. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587.  Keynsham Writing Group meets in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call Pat on 0117 986 4722.  Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Please call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

Tuesday  St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.4511.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. Everyone welcome – first session free of charge. For further details, please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.

Methodist Centre, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2JA. Purpleyoga30@gmail.com  Activity Days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2pm-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, please bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity. org.  Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, contact Jenny on 0117 986 8331.

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 Keynsham Film Works screens Searching For Sugar Man (12A) from 7.45-9.10pm at the Fry Club & Conference Centre. Non-members of the Film Works group pay £5 admission. For more information, including membership, visit www. keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

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Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623.

 Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org.

 Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On a Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551.

 KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local, older people meet on the first

 St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall,

 Line Dance Class, at The Fry Club, Carter Room, 7-8pm for complete beginners, 8.15-9.45pm for beginners. Every Tuesday except May 13. Entry £3.50, everyone welcome, just turn up or call Jacqi on 0117 373 0720 or 07974 120184 or Lyn on 0117 956 9548 for details.  Free 45-minute buggy walk for parents, newborns, babies and toddlers, first and third Tuesdays of the month, 9.55am meet for 10am start at Keynsham Leisure Centre, Temple Street, Keynsham. Email buggywalk@ gmail.com or find Bristol NCT on Facebook.  Keynsham new parents and babies coffee and tea morning, First and third Tuesdays of the month, 10.45-11.45am, Victoria

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Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Do come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits and you will be made most welcome.  Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Information on 0117 986 2819 or 0117 986 4014.

Wednesday  Free support and advice to help you give up smoking or E-cigs. Nicotine replacement products available (free if exempt from prescription charges). Drop in between 5pm and 7pm at Keynsham Health Centre to find out more.  The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Contact treasurer Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864 to find out more.  The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The book club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham BS31 2NW.  Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets 67 Queens Road, Keynsham BS31 2NW.  ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets on Wednesdays, 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. We

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 CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We have no set membership and we are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month and we also enjoy excursions and entertainments, talks, meals out and organised holidays. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784.

The Royal Bath and West Show This year’s Royal Bath and West Show will showcase the best of British from May 28-31 at the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Highlights will include the British Cheese Awards, the British Cider Competition, the 50th anniversary of the Golden Shears, Ladies’ Day, a Glorious Gardening section, stunts in the main ring from the Devil’s Horsemen and Jamie Squibb’s

Squibbfreestyle motocross arena stunt show and, of course, the best livestock in the country competing in competitive classes. Advance saver tickets will be on sale until May 26 at £19 for an adult, £5 for a child or £48 for a family. Gate prices are £22 adult, £7 child and £55 for a family. Visit www.bathandwest.com for more details.

sing everything from James Taylor to Adele and perform with a live band! Adults aged 18-80+ are welcome to join; there’s no audition and no experience necessary – just enthusiasm and a love of singing! To book a free taster session call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam. co.uk.

9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. Everyone welcome – first session free of charge. For further details please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.

 Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to our meetings to share this enthralling hobby.

 A book group meets on the second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, at The Ship on Temple Street. New readers and drinkers welcome! Email keynsham.bookclub@hotmail. com.

Thursday  Free support and advice to help you give up smoking or E-cigs. Nicotine replacement products available (free if exempt from prescription charges). Drop in between 10.30-11.30am or 3-4pm at the Baptist Church to find out more.  St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between

Friday

 Keynsham Junior Badminton Club holds weekly girls-only sessions at Broadlands Academy in Keynsham from 6-7pm. The cost is £2 per session and each term is payable in advance, with sessions run over three terms similar to the school year, from September to the end of June. Come along to a session to see how you get on. All coaches and helpers have had the enhanced CRB check and the group is registered with Badminton England and Avon County. For more details, call Gary on 07876 480846 or Alan on 07713 149788 or visit www.keynshamjbc.org. uk.

 Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet up every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.

Saturday

 Keynsham Junior Badminton Club holds weekly sessions at Broadlands Academy in Keynsham, with more experienced players taking to the courts from 9.30-11am and beginners and less experienced players from 11am-12.30pm. The cost is £2 per session and each term is payable in advance, with sessions run over three terms similar to the school year, from September to the end of June. Come along to a session to see how you get on. All coaches and helpers have had the enhanced CRB check and the group is registered with Badminton England and Avon County. For more details, call Gary on 07876 480846 or Alan on 07713 149788 or visit www. keynshamjbc.org.uk.  Healing on the Streets has returned; we can be found on Keynsham High Street every Saturday morning. Whether you have an emotional or physical problem we’re available to listen, talk and pray.

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 After last year’s success teas will again be served in St Mary’s Church in Compton Dando every Sunday between 2pm and 5pm. This will begin on Sunday, May 25, and will include Sunday, August 31. One of the organisers, Jenny Davis, said: “Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of tea and a piece of cake in our lovely country church.” Profits will go to church funds. RA

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For May, we meet sisters Rachel Le Page and Becki Noble who run Millie Moon Haberdashery and Sewing School

Tell us about your company. The business was first set up in May 2008 when we opened our first shop in Frome, Somerset. We both have a love of fabrics, sewing and crafts and always wanted to work together sharing our passion. We opened the Keynsham shop in September 2013 in Temple Street. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? We stock a wide range of haberdashery, fabrics and patterns. We are adding to our stock all the time! We also run sewing classes for those keen to learn to sew, or who have an interest in dressmaking and patchwork. What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? We have met a lot of very creative people who make a wide range of things. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always interesting to hear what they are making and to hopefully inspire people to learn and try a new hobby. Other independent shop owners have been very helpful and supportive and the area of Temple Street is a great hub of independents with regular customers. We are really looking forward to all the building works being completed so more people

will wander down Temple Street and explore the shops there. What makes your service different from other companies? We only stock beautiful 100 per cent quality cotton fabrics and this range is increasing all the time. Fabrics are seasonal so there is always something new arriving! The sewing classes have been really popular, we also offer one-to-one sessions for those who are interested in more specific areas. We also have a loyalty card, which gives you a chance to spend and save. What are your plans for the future of the business? We hope to be able to expand the business further by adding to all our fabrics (including more dressmaking fabrics), haberdashery and workshops. There are lots of exciting things to comeâ&#x20AC;Ś Contact: Website: www.milliemoonshop. co.uk Twitter: @milliemoonshop Facebook: Millie Moon Haberdashery Boutique

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Situated on Uplands Road, Saltford, Eveleighs are pleased to offer for sale a well-presented, four-bedroom, detached family home. “Rose n Vale” is perfectly situated on one of the most popular roads in Saltford and has been home to the present owners for around 15 years. This well-proportioned property offers good living accommodation, excellent bedroom sizes, two superb washrooms, and a private and secure rear garden. An early internal inspection is advisable to avoid any disappointment. Saltford is a desirable location being some six miles from Bath

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Sport Stars join PA’s team at stadium The former teammates of a rugby player who died after seriously injuring his spine on the pitch playing for Keynsham will be taking part in a charity match at Bristol’s Memorial Stadium on Sunday, May 4. The Trust PA Vets were named in honour of 26-yearold Paul-Andre Blundell, who died in 2002, and raise funds for spinal injury research in his memory. On Sunday, they will be joined by England’s most capped fullback and ex-Bath, Barbarian and British Lions player Matt Perry. Former Cardiff Blues and Wales back row duo Nathan Thomas and Jamie Ringer and ex-Brieve, Gloucester and Samoa centre Terry Fanuloa will also play for the Vets as they take on the Bristol Wanderers at the stadium. The game will kick off at 5pm after the Bristol v Leeds B&I Cup semi-final match and organis-

The Trust PA Vets play Caerleon, PA’s other team, twice a year; right, Paul-Andre Blundell ers are hoping for a big crowd to watch and support the charity match. Nick Elliott said: “Many of the players were with PA on the pitch when he was injured. It is a charity close to our hearts and this match should be a real spectacle.” A number of local companies sponsor the PA Vets, including IM Plumbing and Heating, Lancer Scott, Robbin Sports

and Up and Under Sports, while Samurai has helped the team with a brand new kit for the Memorial Stadium game. The Wanderers are raising money for Children’s Hospice South West and will also be joined by former internationals and professionals on the pitch. Money raised from collections during the match will be split between CHSW and Trust PA,

which was set up by PA's family to help fund clinical and scientific research into aiding the recovery of those with spinal injuries. The fundraising will continue on Saturday, May 10, at the annual PA Blundell Memorial 7’s series at KRFC Crown Field. The charity is aiming to raise £30,000 this year to reach its £400,000 target. Find out more at www.trustpa.com.

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Sport Shaping up with ACT Personal Trainer Adam After initially delving into the broad topic of nutrition and trying to formulate a relevant article on the subject, I ended up writing far more than one would wish to read in an article. So I have decided to split it into two parts, the first part on the popular concept of diets, followed by part two in next month’s edition on what I advise we should actually be eating. So as mentioned, this month I’m going to talk about the hotly debated topic of diets. Unfortunately for you I will not be enlightening you on some miracle diet that will change your life. In fact I will probably be doing the opposite by informing you why it’s in our best interests not to diet, and how dieting now can have a detrimental impact on your ability to lose weight in the future. I disagree with diets in general and believe, unless in extreme cases, they should not be attempted. (I’m currently hearing cries of ‘how on earth am I going to lose weight Adam??’)

Sure, the premise of loosing weight is to burn more calories than you consume, but that should be done through maintaining a solid daily calorie count coupled with regular exercise, not by simply eating less and not exercising. Sure, it could be great to look as slim or athletic as a cover model, but if all you’ve done to get there is consume 500 calories a day like in the fasting diets then it’s likely you are going to suffer some health problems in the future. Although the fasting diets, such as the 5:2, are an extreme example, all diets based around lowering calories have the same negative effect on your body. Your body is a well-oiled machine and it needs a basic amount of calories to survive

a day. The exact amount you need varies wildly from person to person and is determined by factors such as age, height, current weight and physical activity levels. That’s why the GDA (government guideline amount) on the back of food labels that say women need 2,000 and men 2,500 are utter nonsense and should be completely ignored due to their sweeping generalisations. If you’d like to know how to work out your basal metabolic rate (the amount you need to survive) then get in contact and I will take your through the formula. If we drop our calories below that we need to survive then our body will see this as a potential threat to its existence, and after initial weight loss it cleverly does everything in its power to make us function on fewer calories. Diets all work around the premise of finding ways to make people eat less than they should while keeping them motivated, at the sacrifice of their immediate and long-term health. Ever wondered why you drop loads of weight at the start

of a diet and then it plateaus off, struggling to shift even 1lbs a week. Well that’s because your body has reacted to you harming it by consuming less than it needs, it’s slowed its metabolism down so that you don’t burn as many calories by doing normal bodily functions and while resting. Slower metabolisms mean it’s harder to lose weight, not only now but in the future. Sound appealing? Hopefully not. Rounding up, I hope you have gained a basic understanding on how dieting can negatively affect our metabolisms which will affect your ability to lose weight in the future. If you need to lose weight, the best way to do is by regularly exercising, coupled with a healthy balanced diet with plenty of good calories. What that exactly constitutes I will talk about in next month’s article. Adam ACT Personal Trainer adam@actpersonal training.com

Bowls club back for a new season The bowling green opened at the beginning of April for members of Keynsham Bowling Club as they emerged from their winter break to prepare themselves for the new season. A number of friendly games have already been played, the ladies having lost by 10 shots to Bloomfield Bath and 11 shots to Knowle. Ladies’ Captain Mo Dickinson is confident that results will improve once the league fixtures commence. The men have beaten Greenbank by eight shots, Page

Park by 31, Victoria Park by six and West Backwell in a triples match by 32 shots. They lost by 15 shots to Bath and by a rather disappointing 40 shots to a strong Nailsea team. A mixed match at Begbrook was won by 51 shots. With teams competing in the Bristol & District and North Somerset Leagues the serious bowling is about to commence and Keynsham will rise to the challenge! Keynsham Bowling Club

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Runners make grade for marathon With sore muscles and aching feet still fresh in the memories of those who ran the London Marathon last month, one local running club is already looking forward to next year's race. Ten members of the Bitton Road Runners have already earned automatic entry in the 2015 race by achieving fast times in their age categories in other marathons this year, winning Good for Age status in the capital's high-profile run. And one of the club's runners, Jacob Hayes, has achieved UK Championship entry standard by finishing this year's London Marathon in under two hours 45 minutes, crossing the finishing line at 2:43:29. Pete Clark is chairman of the club, which draws many of its 200-plus members from the Keynsham area, and said he was very proud of the runners’ achievements. “For Bitton to be able to lay claim to such a large number of veteran runners eligible for next year’s race shows the depth of our mature runners when compared to many local running clubs and it also helps to spur on other club members who wish to run London or simply train alongside others. “It’s very difficult to gain entry to the London Marathon. Thousands of people apply every year but the chances of actually getting an entry, unless you wish to buy a charity place, are very slim. “One way you can guarantee entry is to qualify for either a UK Championship and Good For Age entry by finishing either a marathon or half marathon within a certain time. To do so is quite

Members of the Bitton Road Runners a prestigious thing among runners. “Sadly it’s always these finishes that are missed on television as, inevitably, they tend to happen during the interview segment, after the elites have finished but before the charity/ fun runner coverage.” Pete is among those those who have gained Good for Age status this year finishing Stratford-upon-Avon’s Shakespeare Marathon in 2:56:21 (MV40). The others are: Chris Brown (MSNR 3:04:24); Lynette Porter (FV50 3:13:08 Brighton); Janet Brown (FV50 3:28:46 Lochaber); Vanessa Hawkins (FV50 3:42:49 at Manchester); Ian Hoare (MV50 3:05:20 Manchester); Kevin Mowat (MV50 3:13:52 Tokyo); Mike Gibbs (MV50 3:18:14 Manchester); Eric Rayner (MV50 3:19:38 Manchester); Terry Welch (MV65 3:37:11 London). Also entitled to Good for Age Entry for their finishing times at the London Marathon in 2013 are Fiona Cramp and Tony

Walsh, and Matt Langdon earned UK Championship status in the same year. Bitton Road Runners club seniors meet every Tuesday and Thursday evening, leaving the Oldland Abbotonians Football Club in Oldland Common for

runs of varying distances at 7pm, with speedwork sessions throughout the summer and hill training in winter. Beginner runs are also held every Thursday from 6.30pm. Find out more at www. bittonroadrunners.co.uk.

Give Strictly-inspired class a whirl A new fitness class coming to Keynsham is “strictly” for those who want to have fun as they get in shape, say organisers. FitSteps has been devised by Strictly Come Dancing stars Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite, who have teamed up with six-time world champion swimmer and former Strictly contestant Mark Foster to produce a new dance fitness programme. And now Keynsham residents

can give it a whirl as it comes to the town’s leisure centre every Wednesday evening. The classes combine Latin and ballroom dances and fitness techniques – and you don't need a dance partner. FitSteps classes will take to the floor every Wednesday at 7.15pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre, where accredited FitSteps instructor Amy Vickery will put you through your paces.

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Sport Keynsham Town’s First XI had an excellent April, recording 4 wins from five games. The month started when fellow strugglers Warminster Town visited the AJN Stadium and Keynsham came out on top with a late winner. It was Keynsham who took the lead on 20 minutes when Rich Healey rose well at the near post to head in a Chris Lewis corner via the woodwork. The second half saw Warminster come into their own and dominate most of the play. On 50 minutes, a long free-kick wasn’t claimed by Dunk but it went just wide. However, a minute later it was the visiting keeper who made the save of the game, tipping a fiercely struck Davison volley over the bar. Then on 60 minutes the visitors equalised from the penalty spot. A scramble in the box saw players from both teams hit the deck and the referee awarded a penalty. This goal seemed to wake up Keynsham and Luke Lipinski set up chances for Healey and Davison on 67 minutes and 69 minutes respectively. Finally in the 86th minute the Ks regained the lead. Substitutes Szymon Gromek and Liam Robson linked up well, with Gromek’s through ball playing in Robson on the right and the teenager showing a cool head to confidently slot the ball home. However, on a chilly Wednesday evening, the Ks slipped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at Cheddar. The first half hour produced little of note, and it was the home side who broke the deadlock on 35 minutes, when their forward finished neatly from a corner. Keynsham had a chance to level two minutes later, but Chris Lewis completely miskicked his shot when through on goal. Things got worse for the Ks after the break, when a goalmouth scramble after a Cheddar free-kick was forced home on 57 minutes. A minute later, Lewis was again put through one-on-one with the keeper, but the home custodian made a fine block and Scott Brain blasted the rebound into the car park. The only other chance Keynsham could muster was a Szymon Gromek free-kick in the 75th minute, which was

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April started well for Keynsham with a visit from Warminster Town again well-saved by Cheddar’s keeper. Gaffer Steve Cains gave the same starting XI a chance to redeem themselves three days later at home to Westbury United and they turned in a vastly improved performance to win 2-0. The Ks looked lively up front in the opening exchanges, with Chris Lewis linking up well with Pat Davison and Josh Rice. However chances were at a premium until they finally took the lead on 25 minutes after Davison turned the ball home from a yard out after Westbury’s defence failed to clear the ball. Matt Dunk was having a quiet afternoon in the Keynsham goal and the home side went in 1-0 up at the break. They gradually started to turn the screw in the second-half and Rich Healey went close to extending their lead on three occasions. However they had to wait until the 88th minute to make the game safe, when centre-half Ben Stiff joyfully lashed the ball home after a melee from a corner. Having guaranteed a finish outside the bottom two in the Toolstation Western League Division One, Keynsham Town then visited Ashton & Backwell United on Good Friday and came away with an excellent 2-1 win. Keynsham got off to a sluggish start and had a let-off in the 1st minute when a free header from an Ashton & Backwell corner bounced to safety off the inside of the post with keeper Matt Dunk well beaten. How-

ever their relief was short-lived when another free header found its way into the net with only three minutes on the clock. The Ks just couldn’t get going and didn’t manage a shot on target until 20 minutes into the game. However after Ryan Ashwood replaced hamstring-victim Josh Rice on 28 minutes, they began to have a greater share of possession. After the break, Keynsham looked much the stronger side and Chris Lewis wasted a golden chance to equalise when through on the keeper on 55 minutes. However they did draw level on the hour, when Ben Stiff scored his second goal of the week, forcing the ball home after a goalmouth scramble from a Lewis corner. Another Lewis corner was flicked on at the near post for Pat Davison to gleefully lash the ball home for his 14th goal of the season. The Ks continued their excellent form with their second victory over the Easter break, running out 4-3 winners over Roman Glass St George at the AJN Stadium on Easter Monday. The hosts started brightly and took an early lead when Liam Robson raced on to a through ball down the left flank and gave the visiting keeper no chance with a firm shot into the bottom corner. Keynsham were dominating the game, with Pat Davison, Chris Lewis and Rich Healey all going close. However they paid for their failure to take their chances when Roman Glass equalised in the 25th minute with a superb

free-kick into the top corner. This spurred on the visitors, but it was Keynsham who got their noses in front again just before half-time. Healey found himself in space in the box and although he scuffed his shot, it dribbled in off the post. Roman Glass posed more of a threat after the break and turned the game on its head with 15 minutes to go. Slack defending by the Ks gave the visiting no.7 too much time to react after his initial shot was blocked and he made no mistake with his second effort. Then just two minutes later a fine move sliced the Ks’ defence open and was expertly finished to put the visitors 3-2 up. There were more twists and turns in store, as Keynsham responded with 2 goals of their own with 5 minutes remaining. Robson scored his second goal of the game with another cool finish to make it 3-3 and then a Sam Roberts free-kick from the touchline completely fooled the keeper, who could only palm the ball into the top corner. With just one league game remaining, Keynsham have moved up to 17th place, which is their highest position of the season. The foot of the Division One table looks like this: Keynsham Town Played 41 Points 42 Cheddar Played 39 Points 41 Westbury United Played 40 Points 38 Warminster Town Played 40 Points 38 Oldland Abbotonians Played 41 Points 25 Portishead Town Played 40 Points 16 Keynsham’s Reserves managed a win, two draws and a defeat in April and currently sit in 11th place in the Somerset County League Division One with 33 points from 31 games. The “A” team started to catch up with their backlogue of fixtures and have climbed the Bristol & Suburban League Division Two table to 5th place, having taken 34 points from 22 games. The Under-18s won twice in April and remain 8th in the Somerset FA Floodlit League North, with 16 points from 14 games.

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Sport Win is ‘perfect end to season’ On Wednesday, April 23, Wellsway School’s 1st XV rugby team competed against Backwell in the final of the State Schools Cup, storming to success, writes our correspondent. In a season where they have already won the Wellsway-Chew Valley Cup and the plate in the Sexey’s School Sevens Competition, the expectations were very high. The team knew this would be a very different and difficult challenge, as it is the first time they have reached the final of this cup in over five years. Wellsway started the better of the two teams, but it was Backwell who scored first through a penalty. Wellsway soon replied with a penalty of their own through Toby Williams to level the score at 3-3. Wellsway continued to pressure the Backwell defence and

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were rewarded on the last play of the first half, with a self-converted try from Toby Williams. The second half saw Backwell increase the pressure, but Wellsway showed excellent resilience, experience, discipline and especially a solid defence to stop Backwell scoring at all and to win the game 10-3. Games teacher and team coach Mr Evans said: “It was the perfect way to finish what has been a fantastic season for the school senior rugby team. “The team have deserved all of their successes this year and have set the standard as the most successful rugby team in a number of years!”

Wellsway School’s 1st XV rugby team celebrate winning the State Schools Cup

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