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Deadly quake spurs Lions into action P2 Delay for launch of town’s new clocktower P3 Folk in the park a first for music festival P5 Lee, 14, has his sights set on competing in Canada with GB’s dragon boat racers

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Voters are in poll position Meet the candidates in our election special – P16

Jack’s Day is back as vital screening returns P8 Dad’s marathon effort inspired by brave son, 7 P27

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A group of Keynsham fundraisers are hoping to help ease the suffering of those dealing with the aftermath of the devastating Nepal earthquake. A team from Keynsham Lions are taking to the streets on Saturday, May 2, to hold an urgent collection to help the stricken region, where around 4,000 people are reported to have been killed by the magnitude-7.8 quake. Many more have been left without shelter and in need of medical attention A Keynsham Lions Club spokesman said: “It is at times like this that the Lions worldwide come together to help our fellow man, wherever that might be. We will identify where the money will be best spent to start to alleviate suffering and need as soon as we possibly can. “We know that the people of our local community and visitors to the town are always extremely generous knowing that there will

be no administrative top slicing from money given.� It comes just weeks after the Lions Club rallied to raise funds for those hit by Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, and the spokesperson added that many people had come to almost expect that the group would be out collecting following large natural disasters. Anyone wishing to donate to the Lions Appeal can do so on Saturday, May 2, in High Street, Keynsham where they will find Lions Club collectors from 9am until 1.30pm. To find out more about the Lions and how to join, contact the club on 0845 8339817 or visit www.keynshamlions.org.uk.

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Extra security for town car park Extra security will be installed at a town centre car park in Keynsham to prevent anti-social behaviour in the evenings, it has been announced. Measures including gates and fencing will be introduced to the lower floor of the Civic Centre car park, Bath and North East Somerset Council says, an area used by local authority employees during the week. It follows reports of groups of young people meeting in the car park, sparking concerns not just over behaviour but also their safety. A spokesperson for Bath and North East Somerset Council said: “The council is adding more security fencing and gates to close off this area in the evening. “If residents notice anti-social behaviour it would be helpful if they could report this to the community-based police.”

Charity travels back in time for disco Keynsham Mencap will be timetravelling back to the Eighties

for a fundraising disco to support the groups and activities it offers its more than 150 members. In an article in our April edition, however, the event timetravelled a little too far into the future as it will be taking place on Friday, June 12, not July 12 as previously stated. The disco, at Saltford Hall, will start at 7pm, with a bar, raffle and snacks available to buy on the night. Fancy dress is optional with a prize for the best dressed. For more information, or to buy tickets, contact Michelle at michelle@keynshammencap.org. uk, or call 0117 986 5659. Visit keynshammencap.org.uk to find out more about the charity’s work and other fundraising events.

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Delay for launch of new clocktower Just weeks away from getting their first look at Keynsham’s new clocktower, residents have been told the unveiling has been put back by three months. The decision to delay the landmark’s installation was taken to avoid clashes with road and pavement works being carried out at the Market Walk development, said a spokesperson for the Arts Advisory Group, the team overseeing the project. The date for the unveiling of the clock, designed by artist Sebastien Boyesen and consisting of a stained glass column on a plinth, was originally set for June 6. The launch has now been put back to 11am on Saturday, September 19, a date the group also hopes will enable more people to attend than during the summer. A statement from Keynsham Town Council said: “This is later than previously announced as they [the Arts Advisory Group] realised that road and pavement

works in the area contracted by B&NES Council could conflict with and compromise the installation. “The group decided that delaying the unveiling until September would minimise further disruption to residents using this part of the town centre. “The group was also mindful that many residents, particularly with school-age children could well be taking a holiday in August and, as they hope as many people as possible will attend the opening ceremony, they have settled on the revised date.” Bath and North East Somerset Council was unable to confirm the timescale for planned roadworks in the town centre before Keynshamvoice went to print. In recent weeks, work to repair the surface and tackle pot holes on Bath Hill, between Avon Mill Lane and the High Street, was brought forward by B&NES Council following requests from residents.

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Crossing deserts of West Africa, pair are month into epic journey Two men from Keynsham are now more than a month into a journey that will see them cross continents from their hometown to Cape Town in South Africa. Mike White and James Ellis are driving 18,000 miles, stopping off in Malawi to work with the Joshua Orphan and Community Care charity, which helps children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, vulnerable children and their families by improving access to education, healthcare, safe water and more. The pair, who first learned about the charity as members of Keynsham Explorer Scouts Unit, crossed through France and Spain in a matter of days after setting off on their Key2Africa challenge on March 22 and then entered Morocco. Then came a four-day drive through the desert of Western Sahara before negotiating border crossings into Mauritania and Senegal, where James celebrated his 23rd birthday. Writing on their blog, James

Mike White and James Ellis, above; the Key2Africa Land Rover in Morocco, left and Mike said: “Senegal is a very friendly, colourful place, but you can’t help but notice that most people are still using carts pulled by donkeys, yet you still see a lot of brand new sports cars and Range Rovers on the roads. “The drive out of Dakar and, in fact, across most of Senegal

was very slow. You have a choice to either drive on the dirt tracks, which are very corrugated, so no matter what speed you go it’s uncomfortable, or stick to the Tarmac roads which are full of pot holes, even to the point where big sections of Tarmac are missing, and are littered with

old, blown-out lorry tyres." They are due to cross Mali and head into Burkina Faso. Keep up to date with their journey at their website www. key2africa.org.uk, where there is also information on how to donate to Joshua Orphan and Community Care.

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Folk in the park is a festival first Jess Vincent will perform at The Space in Keynsham on May 22

Artists choose Space to launch albums A singer-songwriter from Wiltshire who has been compared to Kate Bush is launching her third album at Keynsham’s The Space on May 22 as part of the Bath International Music Festival. Playing guitar, uke and shruti box, Jess Vincent will be accompanied by her trio, Reg Meuross, Marcel Rose and percussionist Graham Brown, as she peforms songs from Shine. With a “magical voice and exceptional and truly innovative songwriting talent� [Reg Meuross], festival organisers say it promises to be a gig not to be missed. Tickets for the show, which starts at 7.30pm,

are available at £7 through Bath Box Office at http://bathboxoffice.org.uk or over the phone on 01225 463362. Soon after, on June 5, music lovers will get the chance to hear more new material as Saltford’s Gavin Osborn performs songs from his new album Share Your Toys at The Space. The singer-songwriter-comedian can be heard as the musical interlude provider during Radio 4’s comedy shows and his songs include stories of ordinary people with a humourous twist. Tickets are £6 from the Bath Bakery cafe in Keynsham One Stop Shop.

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Music and entertainment in the Memorial Park will get under way a day earlier than usual this year, organisers of Keynsham Music Festival have revealed. The performance tent will come alive with folk and acoustic music on the Saturday afternoon, with food and refreshments available, while traditional and morris dancers, including a group from Berlin, will entertain in the park and town centre. Those behind the event say they hope it will be the beginnings of what will become a fully-fledged folk festival the day before the main event on the Sunday. Saturday will also see a procession of classic and vintage cars taking to the roads around the town, many of which will end up on display in the park. Meanwhile, acts announced for the festival on Sunday, July 5, include Bohemian Embassy, a welcome return for Portsmouth’s young ska and reggae band BigTopp, local talent including Foreign Affairs, Natalie Holmes, Caravaggio, George Jones, Sam Evans and Bristol’s Makala Cheung on the Top Stage. The Bandstand Stage will feature

Bristol’s I Am Horse, The Funkinsteins, Meet Your Feet, Keynsham’s The Blush and perhaps a return for Italian singersongwriter Gian Piero Milanetti. A spokesperson for the festival said: “One big change this year will be that the bar facilities in the park will for the first time feature an all-Keynsham line-up, with more provision and a standardised pricing policy – so fewer queues and more choice. And more money for the local economy. "We are also hoping to confirm some real developments with a contemporary dance platform at the festival in our ongoing quest to represent better a large area of Keynsham interest." In the run-up to the Sunday, Festival Week is offering jazz, classical and much more at a range of venues, and people are being asked to take part in a social media poll to choose which film should be screened at the annual Cinema Under The Stars event. Full listings of events and performers will begin to appear on the festival website – www. keynshammusicfestival.co.uk – in a couple of weeks.

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Popular festival needs new organiser

Keep an eye on your dog’s ears Question Why does my dog keep shaking his head? Answer If your dog is shaking their head a lot, it could be a sign that their ears are bothering them. Ear infections and disease are some of the most common problems we see as vets, particularly in dogs with long, floppy ears. Other signs that your pet is having problems with their ears can include: scratching at their ears or head, an unpleasant smell coming from the ears, dark discharge in the ears, redness in the ear, pain when touching their head or ears, or irritable behaviour. So how can you prevent ear disease? Check your pet’s ears on a regular basis to make sure they are clean, healthy looking and smell normal. We recommend regular cleaning using a veterinary recommended product; particularly if your dog swims a lot, has large, floppy ears or if your breed of dog is more prone to ear disease. Breeds that are predisposed to ear problems can include cocker spaniels, golden retrievers and schnauzers.

Make sure ears are thoroughly dried after having a bath or swimming and trim away any excess hair around the ears to encourage more air flow. If your pet is showing any of the above symptoms, however, don’t delay, book in to see the vet now. If you’ve ever suffered from an earache yourself, you can imagine how uncomfortable your dog must be feeling! Call Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 986 7700 to book an appointment. Alternatively, if you’d like some advice about ear cleaners, pop in to see us as we have a selection of recommended solutions available, and we can show you how best to clean your pet’s ears.

A volunteer with a passion for local produce is being sought to organise this year’s Keynsham Food Festival. The annual celebration of local producers, shops, cafes and restaurants takes place in September and is attended by hundreds of visitors throughout the day. Supported by Keynsham Chamber of Commerce and 1st Keynsham Scouts, last year’s organiser has had to step down this year, creating a vacancy. The event includes talks, dem-

onstrations and competitions as well as stalls from local businesses offering visitors plenty of tasty treats to take home or enjoy at the event, which last year took place in the grounds of Scout HQ at Ashton Way. A spokesperson for the Chamber of Commerce said: “Last year’s event was a resounding success and we hope we will be lucky enough to find another enthusiastic, hard-working organiser this year.� Anyone interested can email John Paget at info@keynsham chamber.org.uk.

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Residents donate 75 bikes to help children in Africa get to school

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Community to remember Jack and raise vital funds in his name by Rosa Sherwood An annual event held in memory of 17-year-old Jack Boulton from Saltford will once again bring the community together to raise funds for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) on Friday, May 29. It has been five years since Jack Boulton sadly passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condition, which left the community shaken. Each year, Jack’s family, friends and the wider community come together to celebrate his life and help to make a difference by raising money for CRY, which aims to reduce young sudden cardiac death through screening programmes and medical research as well as providing support to young people and their families. Chris Dudbridge. who was a close friend of Jack’s and helps organise Jack’s Day each year said: “We are all so passionate about Jack’s Day and we feel it’s so important to make people

Fundraisers at last year’s Jack’s Day aware that undiagnosed heart conditions are unfortunately a common problem that could happen to any young person.� The event at Saltford Sports Club promises to be an entertain-

ing evening for the whole family. It will include a football match between Saltford Football Club and Keynsham Cricket Club, a girls’ football match, children’s entertainment, Axel Boy DJ, bar-

becue, live band, cake sale, raffle, face painting and much more. Lanterns will be available to buy on the day, and a mass lantern release will take place later in the evening. The event will begin at 6pm. Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. Over the years, through various events like Jack’s Day, the community has helped to raise ÂŁ97,000 in total. Fundraisers aim to hit ÂŁ100,000 through another successful Jack's Day this year. “Our long-term aim is to generate enough money so every child in the Saltford and Keynsham community is able to have a heart screening, which would ultimately save lives,â€? said Chris. Anyone who may be able to support Jack’s Day with a donation or raffle prize can contact Chris Dudbridge at chris_ dudbridge@hotmail.com or on 07583 269222.

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Charity returns to offer heart screening to 200 young people Hundreds of people aged between 14 and 35 will be screened for potentially lifethreatening heart conditions at Wellsway School in July. Donations made to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of former sixth-former Jack Boulton will fund free screening for up to 200 people on July 4 and 5. It is the second time the team will offer the tests to the local community, after 200 people were screened for cardiac abnormalities last year. Jack, an apparently fit and healthy teenager and a talented sportsman who played football, cricket and golf to a high standard at local clubs, collapsed and died without warning during football training at Saltford football club. Ever since Jack’s death, his family and friends have worked tirelessly to raise funds for CRY and to increase awareness of the conditions that can cause young sudden cardiac death. Jack’s dad, David, has spear-

headed numerous fundraising events – always with the support of the local community and businesses - including a mammoth cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats in July 2013. And his mum, June, has recently been involved with the launch of a new resource from CRY for bereaved mothers – a booklet and website featuring women sharing their personal experiences of losing a son or daughter to a previously undiagnosed heart condition. The test being offered at the Wellsway School screening sessions is an ECG (electrocardiogram). It is quick, non-invasive and painless and if necessary a further echocardiogram (ultrasound scan of the heart) can be taken on the same day to provide further clarity or reassurance. To book an appointment at the screening event for 14- to 35-year-olds or for more information, go to www. testmyheart.org.

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Date set for celebration of artist Mary An exhibition looking back at the life and work of Keynsham artist Mary Fairclough is due to open at Keynsham Library next month. Following an appeal, a number of residents have contacted organisers about loaning artwork and other items for the retrospective show, and an opening date of June 16 has now been set, closing on July 11. The event is being organ-

ised by the library service and the Keynsham Civic Society, of which Mary, with her passion for history and for preserving the town's past, was a founding member. Anyone who has items they could loan to the exhibition can contact libraries development manager Julia Burton on 01225 787418 or julia_burton@ bathnes.gov.uk.

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Team of Scouts make light work of building new wall for gardeners Young people from Keynsham proved that many hands make light work when they got together to build a dry stone wall from scratch at the town’s allotments. More than 30 members of Keynsham Explorer Scout Unit teamed up with gardeners from Keynsham Allotment Association to gather and lift the natural stones around the Park Road site to create a wall along the hedgeline near the entrance. The young people, aged from 14 to 18, carried out the work on Friday, April 24, as part of their Community Impact Award, for which they will earn a badge. With a dumper truck loaned by Warmley Sand and Gravel, the group completed the new wall in a few hours. Explorer Scout leader Ian Carter said: “When we started there was no wall. Over 30 young people descended on the site, moving the stone in chains into

The Keynsham Explorer Scouts and members of Keynsham Allotment Association get to work, top; the completed wall, above

the dumper truck and then forming the wall. This is a real case of young people in our community having an impact.” Brian Withyman, chairman of the allotment association, said: “This is a good example of community networking delivering a great result. The Keynsham Allotment Association are very pleased with the outcome and are grateful for the effort from everyone involved. “To commemorate the event, the first stone was laid by Bassam Shahin, who has has recently retired from the allotment association committee after being involved with it since its formation in 1986.” Keynsham Explorer Scout Unit is hoping to recruit more leaders. If anyone 18 or over is interested in getting involved, email scouts@1stkeynshamscouts.org. uk or call 07714 237525.

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Local youngsters to perform at Bristol’s Colston Hall Razzamataz Theatre School in Keynsham is performing at Bristol’s Colston Hall this term and there’s still time for your youngster to join them. To celebrate this amazing performance opportunity, Razzamataz is offering free taster sessions on Saturday, May 2, 9 and 16 for ages three-17. Proud to be ranked in the top five for quality and affordability by The Stage newspaper, principals Ross Brown and James Murden take great pride in offering some of the best opportunities for young people in Bristol. “Providing a top-class service for children and their families is something we take great pride in,” said James.

“It is not only important to provide value for money but also to go above and beyond their expectations of what a part-time theatre school can offer.” Ross added: “The feedback that we receive from students is truly heart-warming. We have had parents say to us that their child has gone from being so shy that they couldn’t even lift their hand in class, to being able to recite a poem in front of the whole assembly. “That to us is the most positive part of what we do.” To book your free taster session with Razzamataz in Keynsham, call 0800 0246161 or email bristolsouth@razzamataz. co.uk.

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Children have a visitor from Oz

Nigel Bennett, principal of Pilgrim School in Adelaide

Pupils at Saltford C of E Primary School welcomed a guest who dropped in from Down Under last month. Nigel Bennett is principal at Pilgrim School in Adelaide, South Australia, and spent a morning speaking to youngsters about life in a school on the other side of the world. The Saltford pupils had spent the week learning about Australia before Mr Bennett's visit on April 17 and there were plenty of questions about snakes,

News April saw the introduction of some new projects and events. These included:  Bush Craft School – the first session of Bush Craft School saw young people cook a nettle, wild garlic and dandelion risotto with wild garlic bread. Most of the ingredients were foraged from the Memorial Park. Young people enjoyed learning about the different edible plants that were at hand and how they could be used in cooking. The Bush Craft School will continue throughout the summer with a view to identifying young people who are interested in participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme. “It is important that all young people have an opportunity to understand the role of nature within our lives and it is so lovely when I see a young person reconnect with nature,” said Lisa Tozer, Forest School leader and youth worker.  Visit to Thorpe Park – nine young people from TimeOut attended the trip to Thorpe Park. Everyone enjoyed the day testing their nerves on the many different rollercoasters there!  Allotment Project – the allotment project covered two sessions over Easter. The first was based in TimeOut

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Clockwise from top left: Billy, 12, at work on the allotment; making risotto after Bush School rambling; the Hoodies ready for action and focused on young people planting seedlings and starting the propagating process. Each young person’s seedlings were labelled so young people can take individual care of their own and measure the developments of their plants over time. The plan will be for these seedlings to be eventually transported to our allotment. The seeds planted included chilli, basil, cress, cabbage, parsley, chives, courgette, celery, tomatoes, peppers, fennel, a sunflower and a Venus fly trap. The second session saw 13 young people get involved at the allotment, turning soil and getting rid of stones in preparation for planting. For young people not so green-fingered and who want to show their creativity in

other ways we will be creating a scarecrow for the allotment and decorating our new shed. “It is good to see young people get involved and enjoy the experience of growing food. I am surprised at how many smiles I saw,” said Bernard Duckett, community member and helper on the project.

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Australian Rules football, aquatics lessons at the beach and how they cope at school when temperatures rise above 40C. The visit was Mr Bennett's first trip back to England after he left Trowbridge in Wiltshire at the age of five in 1960 to live in Australia. Mr Bennett’s cousin Christine Hounsell, from Saltford, helped arrange the visit to the local primary school and staff and students were invited to pay a visit to Pilgrim School in the future. ing up the skate park with the Wombles and also skaters who use the skate park on Tuesday, May 12, from 7pm onwards.  Do you want to learn forest skills? Or just want to learn more about nature? Bush Craft School will be happening on Thursday, May 7 and 21 (7pm9pm)  The Allotment Project will be happening Tuesdays (May 12, 19 and 26) and Thursdays (May 7, 14 and 21). All sessions are from 4pm to 6pm. They are free to attend. Meet at TimeOut before going over to the allotment.  TimeOut’s Cooking & Cultures Project takes place on Tuesdays with the focus this month being Italian. We will be making homemade pizzas on May 12 and pasta dishes on May 19. On May 26, our budding chefs will be putting what they have learnt into action in our MasterChef Junior competition  The Youth Service along with Project 28 will be operating outreach sessions around the Memorial Park area on Wednesday, May 13 and 20 (4-6pm)  Female-Only Session takes place on Thursday, May 27, from 7-9.30pm  TimeOut Football Tournament at the Multi Sports pitch is on Thursday, May 14. It is free to join and the session is a pretournament warm up so bring your friends!

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A Bristol Performing Arts School production of Annie on the exam front yet another 40-plus children achieved a level of passes at either high merit or distinction in the recent Lamda Drama and Musical Theatre

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Poets want a word during their library ‘takeover’ Keynsham Library will be playing host to some of the UK’s most cutting-edge poets and spoken word artists this month. During the Word in the West festival, which runs from May 26-30, poet Vanessa Kisuule will be taking up residence in the library to lead break beat workshops for nine to 13-year-olds and Use Your Word workshops for 14-to 18-year-olds to create a piece of poetry or spoken word piece to enter in the national youth slam championships. Local writers and poets will get the chance to share their work with Vanessa at a session called The Surgery, while the community will be invited to contribute to a free-form poem on a “wall of words� in the library. Vanessa, UK Slam Champion, will then be joined by performance poets from independent

publishing company Burning Eye Books to deliver an evening of verbal acrobatics in a gig aimed at people aged 14 and up. Performing on stage will be Sally Jenkinson, Clive Birnie, Hussain Manawer, Rebecca Tantony and World Slam Champion Harry Baker, author of the fastest-selling poetry collection in the UK, The Sunshine Kid. The festival will culminate, on Saturday, May 30, with all the poets and spoken word artists taking to the streets to perform in bus queues, cafes and public spaces. “The aim of the festival is to inspire a new generation of poets and spoken word artists, while offering support to more established local writers,� said Bath & North East Somerset Council’s libraries development manager Julia Burton. “This is a tremendous opportunity not

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Stepping back in time at summer fair Saltford Primary School will be turning back the clock at its Through The Wars-themed summer fair next month. With refreshments served from the Naafi bar and VE Day tea rooms, music from the Decade Dolls, wartime songs by the school choir and even a flypast by a Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight team, there will be plenty of nostalgia as well as a fun at the event organised by the school’s PTA. The Western Front Association will be displaying war-related artefacts and offering help on researching relatives who served in the Great War, while Keynsham TA, City and County of Bristol Army Cadet Force and Whitefield Corps of Drums will also be on hand. Activities will include an inflatable assault course, bucking bronco, pony rides, go-karts, and many other attractions, as well as a barbecue, stalls, face painting and more. The fair will take place at Saltford Primary School, Claverton Road, on Saturday, June 20, from 2-5.30pm.

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As residents prepare to go to the polls on May 7, Keynshamvoice has invited each of the prospective parliamentary candidates for North East Somerset to introduce themselves and explain what they stand for in their own words on pages 16 and 17. On the same day, voters will also be electing councillors to represent their ward at Bath and North East Somerset Council. We have also given the candidates standing in Keynsham East, South and North and Saltford the chance to submit a personal message to readers. Councillors will also be elected to Keynsham Town Council and Saltford Parish Council on May 7 and we have listed the candidates. All prospective parliamentary candidates and those standing for the B&NES Council wards we cover have been approached by Keynshamvoice and those who have not submitted profiles are still listed in the section for their ward.

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk Ernie Blaber UKIP I want to bring power back to the people where decisions will be made locally, common sense policies will be made locally, and government will do what is needed and no more. I will challenge government to change its priorities, and stop putting the EU, foreign aid budget and Whitehall departments ahead of local services. Return money to local councils so they can provide services that you and the most vulnerable people in society rely on. I will campaign to reduce tax and business costs to stimulate the local economy. Reduce pressure on housing by ending open-door immigration. Oppose the bedroom tax. But provide incentives to re-use empty homes. Stop preferential treatment to special groups such as travellers – rules should apply equally to us all.

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Improve access to quality education: grammar schools, technical and commercial colleges, vocational apprenticeships, rural schools and home schooling. NHS free at point of delivery for all UK citizens. Oppose international health tourism. Increase frontline staff, and reduce bureaucratic levels of management. Improve road maintenance as a priority. Upgrade public transport, especially rural bus routes. Increase provision of free parking to regenerate town centres. Keep real police officers on the beat and stop the scrapping of frontline police jobs. Adopt a zero tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour and crack down on nuisance neighbours. Support the voluntary sector. I am married with children and grandchildren, and have lived in Midsomer Norton for 23 years. I am a former Royal Marine, senior manager, was self-employed for almost ten years and am now retired.

Katy Boyce Green I have lived in Somerset for the past four years studying French and Politics at the University of Bath. As well as this, I’ve worked part-time in retail since I was 16 and more recently as a teaching assistant. Politics for me is about working towards a society that benefits everyone and cares for its sick, its elderly and its disadvantaged. My particular interest lies in education. I, like many others, am appalled at the broken promises concerning the rise in tuition fees. I fundamentally believe that education is a right and not a privilege. I would like to see a transformation of the education system in this country to educate people for life, rather than just to pass exams. I’m also a strong proponent of improving personal, social and health

education in our schools to equip our young people with the necessary skills to make the right choices in life. For North East Somerset specifically I want to improve public transport, localise and protect the NHS and increase affordable housing. I would like to see more community input on local public services in order to create a system that is affordable, efficient and works for everyone. The Green Party believes in putting people first. We see the value in local community businesses and we understand that our society needs to be run for the people and not for profit. We stand for hope, not fear. We stand for you.

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Liberal Democrats believe in fairness for all not just the advantage of one or the other section of society. Everybody should have the opportunity to thrive no matter where you start from or where you are at. We believe that we need a strong economy to deliver a fair society. One of the Liberal Democrats’ big success stories locally is the regeneration of our towns and villages fit for the 21st century. After years of neglect by the other main parties, the Lib Dems have led two major regeneration plans: in Keynsham, the new civic centre in the heart of the town is providing muchneeded community facilities. In Radstock, 190 new homes and new shop premises are transforming the town centre as we speak and as MP I will build on this proud record.

I am also supporting two major public transport projects. The first is to build a new station at Saltford to increase the accessibility of the Bristol to Bath line for residents in Saltford and surrounding villages. The second scheme is a new station at Bathampton, which will double as a Park and Rail station for Bath, to provide more alternative travel to car travel. Here in North East Somerset, I am campaigning against fracking. Fracked gas is a fossil fuel. We have to reduce the production and burning of fossil fuels to combat climate change. Thanks to the Liberal Democrats in government nearly 15 per cent of our electricity is now produced from renewables; up from only four per cent in 2010. For me it is renewables not fracking in North East Somerset.

Somerset has always been my home and my family have lived here for generations. I live with my wife Helena and four children Peter, Mary, Thomas and Anselm in West Harptree, having grown up in Hinton Blewett and Ston Easton. Representing an area that I have known all my life has been a particular honour and reward. It is much easier to deal with issues that have a personal resonance. I have found surgery work, where a Member of Parliament is able to help individual constituents to challenge the system, has been particularly important. North East Somerset has the same policy concerns as the country at large. A successful economy means the nation can afford to pay for the increasing cost of the National Health Service. As the downturn showed a failing economy

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hits all public services. In the last five years this has begun to be reversed but it is not all a matter of money, it is also important to reform structures. This is where the education changes that emphasise individual decision making while the welfare reforms offer people in poverty hope and a route to prosperity. Ensuring that work always pays is an essential part of this reform. The work of keeping the economy strong needs to continue but Britain also needs to secure her place in the world. This means increasing defence against the threat of Putin. It requires a new relationship with the European Union so that our democracy counts once again and we regain control of our borders to limit immigration. Ultimately, Conservative philosophy means that we have confidence in individuals and families to run their own lives and the government should support this, for the man in Whitehall does not know best. Photo: Phil Harding

Todd Foreman Labour I’m Labour because I believe that everyone needs access to good health, education and housing to make the most of their life chances. Labour will invest in the NHS with more frontline staff and also make provision of mental health services a higher priority. Labour will cut university tuition fees by a third and increase opportunities for vocational education for the 50 per cent of students who choose not to go to university. Nationally, Labour has committed to building 200,000 new homes per year by 2020. Locally, we need to carefully manage development to preserve local green spaces as much as possible. Given the risk of water pollution at Bath Spa and Chew Valley Lake, I will oppose any plans that would allow fracking here.

North East Somerset’s traditional industries are long gone and, as MP, my top priority will be to work with businesses and government to attract new jobs to North East Somerset and to support the employers that are already here. Hard work should be matched by fair pay, and Labour will raise the minimum wage and give tax incentives to employers to pay the Living Wage. I have over a decade’s experience as a financial services regulatory lawyer, and I am keen to work to properly regulate the banks to protect taxpayers and the economy from the risk of large bank failures. I live in Pensford in North East Somerset. I was born in the United States, moved to Britain 15 years ago and was proud to become a British citizen in 2006.

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ELECTIONS 2015 Keynsham North Candidates Christopher Davis Labour

Chris is a long-time resident of Keynsham. He has represented Keynsham South on the town council for 20 years, and served three terms as chair. He was also a member of Wansdyke District Council. As a retired teacher, Chris still does volunteer driving for his school as well as being involved with a local special needs group. He is also chairman of a local charity dealing with welfare issues, housing advice and volunteer transport. Chris has served on many council committees, including Planning, Grants and Allotments. He would bring his many years of experience to the council’s decision-making process.

Justin Edwards Green

I grew up in Bath. I left when I was 18 and returned in 2000 to live in Keynsham, which has been a lovely place to bring up my family. I have enjoyed living here with plenty of local amenities and beautiful countryside close

by. I work in the NHS as a radiographer. The Green Party offers the opportunity for social justice and sustainability. I want to see Green Party policy delivered at local as well as national level. I have a particular interest in transport and would like to see greater steps made towards a coherent policy for all types of transport.

Charles Gerrish Conservative

I have lived in Keynsham all my life and have been involved with a number of local organisations and clubs. I strongly believe that Keynsham should have an experienced, effective voice. I have represented Keynsham North for the past 12 years, during which I have sought to represent my electors, as individuals or as groups as well as speaking up for the town as a whole. Most recently, together with Conservative colleagues, we have campaigned successfully to resolve the problems in accessing the new town centre where the council has recently confirmed that pedestrian crossings will be installed on the desire line for pedestrians, while additionally finally seeing the ramp at the station installed after 10 years of campaigning. I have sought actively to protect the town from development towards Bristol thus ensuring we remain a distinct community. Looking forward, we need to make improvements to our

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highways infrastructure to reflect our growing population, and ensure that the expected redevelopment of Riverside meets the community’s aspirations.

Steve Grimes UKIP

I was educated at a state grammar school, had a successful career, have loved living in NE Somerset for 27 years and am now retired. My family grew up here and I am a proud grandfather. I have never previously represented a political party. However, when David Cameron failed to reverse Gordon Brown’s undemocratic Lisbon Treaty, I joined UKIP out of concern that every Prime Minister since John Major had given away more and more powers to the EU without consulting us. The EU affects every area of our lives and ties the hands of our council. I oppose it forcing our council to concrete over green fields, and putting pressure on housing, jobs, schools and the NHS. I oppose Bath & NE Somerset council using council tax for vanity projects in Bath while failing to address problems in NE Somerset such as basic services like road surfaces and public transport. I believe councils should listen to local people and focus on their concerns. I therefore support binding local referenda on contentious issues. As part of a UKIP team, I would give Keynsham a stronger voice in how our council is run and make sure it gets the basics right.

Elizabeth King Labour

Liz was born in Keynsham where she attended local schools. She has lived in the Keynsham area with her family all her life and has previously served on the town council. Liz says: “As a user of the NHS for many years, I have a keen interest in better access to health and social care for our residents.� Living close to the High Street she is also very aware of the disruption caused to traffic and pedestrians by the lack of infrastructure planning during the rebuilding of the council offices, which is still ongoing. If elected, Liz will work to ensure that meaningful consultation will take place for any future developments and that the voice of Keynsham people will be heard in any important decisions made that affect the future of the town.

Joshua Little Liberal Democrats

Josh is a keen environmentalist who would like to see more support for local residents to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes to reduce fuel poverty and save energy. He welcomed the action by B&NES’ current Lib Dem Council to put solar panels on the roofs of council offices and

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Thomas Pirie Liberal Democrats

Tom is a local Liberal Democrat campaigner who will stand up for Keynsham residents. He is proud of the Lib Dems’ record locally and nationally in promoting the local economy – particularly with regard to apprenticeships, which are an important route into work for young people. Since 2010, the number of apprenticeships in Bath and North East Somerset has risen to over 4,000; Tom and the Lib Dems want to double that again.

other issues. I have helped many people find their way through the maze that is local government to solve their problems. I deal with people’s concerns and I work with officers to solve any problems that crop up and also help communicate with the various social landlords to sort out tenants’ grievances. I have tried to make Keynsham a friendlier place to live by working with various agencies to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. I have been chairman of Keynsham and District Dial a Ride Charity for the last six years and feel it has made a contribution to improving the quality of life and wellbeing of many of its members by enabling them to live at home and enjoy the same facilities as everyone else. I would be honoured to continue this work and represent our town for another four years.

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Brian Simmons Conservative

Tony Crouch I am a retired industrial chemist and have lived in Keynsham for 30 years. I have served Keynsham North ward as a Bath and North East Somerset Councillor for the last eight years and have been a town councillor for 12 years. I have fought for Keynsham’s corner in B&NES over the closure of the public toilets, the fiasco in the new development, the town centre naming issue and

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Tony and his family live in Keynsham. He has been a town councillor for 16 years, which gives him a wide knowledge of the issues facing Keynsham. He is chair of the advisory board for Keynsham Children’s Centre and the Keynsham Forum; a

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governor of St Keyna Primary School; and a founder member of Community@67. He has fought many issues in Keynsham, including the fight to save Broadlands School, the closure of the Cadbury site and the campaign to save Keynsham Hospital. Tony believes that we need a loud voice to protect Keynsham and our green belt while improving our infrastructure. We also need to prevent disasters such as the delay in repairs to the roads surrounding the new civic centre. Tony will be active over such issues.

Philip Evans UKIP

I have lived in North East Somerset for 23 years where my wife and I brought up our three children. Until two years ago I was never involved directly in politics, but it is becoming apparent that the EU is directly impacting our daily lives and UKIP is the only party with a stated intent to leave the EU and re-establish our links with the rest of the world. If I am elected to B&NES council I will ensure Keynsham South has strong representation, I oppose B&NES spending our council tax on projects for the beautification of Bath while local infrastructure needs are being ignored. The council is there to serve the people that live in this area, and I fully support the UKIP policy for binding local referenda on the big issues that affect us.

Karen Godfrey Liberal Democrats

Karen Godfrey is passionate about protecting and enhancing green spaces in our communities. She very much welcomed recent improvements to Keynsham Memorial Park, such as the outdoor gym equipment, and would like to see similar initiatives in other parts of B&NES to help residents lead healthier lifestyles. Karen will work hard for Keynsham residents and wants to ensure that their voices are heard in council decision-making – for example, in the development of plans for the new leisure centre.

Alan Hale Conservative

As a resident, Keynsham has been my life since 1957. It is vital to be a resident of the town to understand its way of life, its needs and to represent it with passion. I am that person. As Keynsham South ward councillor for eight years I have done my best to resolve issues that have been brought to me, and feel I have had a good level of success. I am a strong advocate for more social housing and will continue to seek it. I will continue to fight hard to protect our green belt and to improve transport facilities for the town however ď Ź Continued on Page 20

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ELECTIONS 2015 Keynsham South Candidates ď Ź Continued ď Ź From Page 19 people choose to travel. I want to continue as a district councillor to wrest back greater influence over council activities in the interest of Keynsham and North East Somerset and ensure that the needs of Keynsham have a stronger voice on B&NES. At the same time I would wish to ensure we are not swallowed up by a “Greater Bristolâ€?. I have served the community in charitable ways since 1980 with the Lions Club of Keynsham and latterly with the Keynsham Foodbank. I now seek to continue to serve it as a councillor representing Keynsham South.

Stop Shop, plus community and public spaces to benefit everyone. The project has really helped revitalise the town and attract new businesses and employment opportunities. Liberal Democrats believe in supporting our local businesses to help boost the local economy. More local businesses have won council contracts thanks to the Lib Dem “Think Local� procurement policy. The Lib Dems are delivering improved access to broadband and have supported small and start-up businesses with grants and the co-working hub in Bath. Over the next four years we plan to support businesses, improve internet connectivity and work with schools and colleges to make sure local people have the skills they need to get on in life.

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Linda Hawes Liberal Democrats

I have been a B&NES resident for nearly all my life. I am so pleased with what the Liberal Democratrun council has achieved in the last four years that I feel strongly that this progress should be built on and consolidated. And I want to be part of it. Bath and North East Somerset Liberal Democrats have kick-started many projects in our area. The revamp of Keynsham town centre has been a tremendous success, delivering new shops, a fantastic new library and public services One

Fflyff is originally from South Wales and has lived in North East Somerset since 1982. She is qualified as an environmental scientist and currently works as a healthcare assistant in the older persons’ unit at the RUH. She is an experienced town councillor and wishes to use her expertise to benefit Keynsham and its residents. She is also a school governor and has brought up three children as a single parent. This helps her to understand the difficulty young people face in finding jobs and how hard it is to manage on a tight budget. She is currently involved in promoting dementia-friendly communities

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and would like to see the whole of B&NES achieving this. Although she is not a resident of the town, Ffyff feels that Keynsham gets a raw deal when compared to Bath, such as double taxation. She will be committed to Keynsham and will work tirelessly for its residents.

Lisa O’Brien

Keynsham is a great place to live and we need to champion our entitlement to equal status within our region. If elected, I pledge to fight South Keynsham’s “corner� to gain a better deal for the town and its inhabitants.

Matt Orton Green

Conservative

I became involved with local politics through my role as a Keynsham town councillor, which has opened my eyes to some of the workings of B&NES. While I applaud the effectiveness of certain departments such as waste disposal, I am dismayed how out of touch others are when it comes to understanding and respecting the views of local residents. I find it unacceptable that too frequently public opinion gained through the consultation process is either ignored or minimised. Keynsham as a town and South Keynsham in particular is expanding as new homes are built. However, without the necessary infrastructure in terms of facilities and specifically improved road and traffic management, our residents face delay and frustration. Too often, building takes place before roads and crossings are adapted to meet users’ needs with consequent upset and inconvenience. We feel the town has been treated as a “second class citizen� over the last four years. It’s time to redress that situation.

Getting involved in local politics was not something I had considered until recently. As talk of the elections began to become more important at the beginning of the year, I realised that I have completely lost faith and trust in the main parties and their politicians. Both recent governments have failed a lot of people and many decisions they have made will have repercussions far into the future. I want a party that represents me and strives to ensure a clean and healthy future for our children. The recent surge in Green Party membership makes this an exciting time for the Greens and proves that there is a desire for change and that the people’s priorities are different to those in power. As a relative newcomer to Keynsham I have been blown away by the community spirit and heart of this small town and it didn’t take long to see that this is a special place to live, raise a family and grow old. It is important that the people who make Keynsham the place it is come first, so that generations to come can enjoy it too. Decisions made at local level are the most important as they directly affect you.

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ELECTIONS 2015 Keynsham East Candidates Keith Burchell Labour

Keith Burchell is a retired local government officer who has lived in the Keynsham area for seven years. He is a former chair of the local constituency Labour party and an officer of Unison trade union. He previously served as a councillor in a London borough, where he was the lead member on housing and planning services. He has also served the community as a school governor and a local charity trustee. Keith is keen to preserve the integrity of the green belt in the area around Keynsham. He also wants to secure a supply of affordable housing for the many families in Keynsham who are in desperate housing need.

Keith Kirwan Liberal Democrats

Keynsham is facing a challenging few years as it expands by 30 per cent over the next 10 years. I want to make sure our transport systems, our health services and all the other things that make Keynsham such a good place to live are able to cope with

the increasing population and continue to improve. I have 16 years’ experience as a Keynsham town councillor, during which time I took the lead in several community initiatives including Dial a Ride, Keynsham in Bloom, the new Keynsham bandstand and the huge local campaign to have the new Keynsham Clinic built BEFORE the old clinic was demolished. I am keen to bring my experience to bear and serve residents as a B&NES councillor. Since moving to Keynsham 20 years ago, I have treasured the sense of community that makes our town special and I am determined to work to keep this and enhance it.

Marie Longstaff Conservative

I have lived in Keynsham nearly all my life and attended both Chandag and Wellsway Schools. I have represented Keynsham East for the past 12 years and I have done my best to resolve issues that have been brought to me. I have been a governor at both Wellsway School and Chandag Juniors. I want to continue as a councillor to make sure the interests of Keynsham are heard on Bath & North East Somerset Council, which is currently run by largely Bath-based Lib Dems. I want to make sure that Bristol doesn’t overspill in the direction of Keynsham and that we keep the green belt safe and Keynsham separate. The Core Strategy has been adopted but I will

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always defend the green belt and countryside from inappropriate development. There have been a lot of new homes built in Keynsham, I want to make sure that there are sufficient local jobs for people to help reduce the huge traffic problems we have with the A4 to Bristol. I strongly believe local representation should be about local people and the issues that affect them.

work I am a trustee of Keynsham Dial a Ride, a very successful charity giving transport help to hundreds of local people. I am also a trustee of Keynsham Charities, who are responsible for the almshouses in Charlton Road, and our help extends beyond this. I trust I can continue to serve Keynsham East and, with your support, continue to enhance the area in which we live.

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I wish to be reselected as ward councillor for Keynsham East on B&NES Council. I live in the community which I represent and it is first-class, and over the years since the formation of B&NES, I have made many friends. Since its inception in the early Nineties I have served on many committees and organisations, but mainly on Planning and Wellbeing. (Wellbeing covers hospitals, the NHS, and social services.) Planning – decisions are in front of you every day, mistakes are made, lessons are learnt and you are delighted with successes. Wellbeing – personal experience gives me the confidence to know that we offer and can expect a first-class service from the local doctors, hospitals and care organisations. In planning terms, I am always available to give help and advice to all residents, whatever their political persuasions. In addition to direct council

I believe in the community of Keynsham and have lived here for over 30 years. I was a town councillor for 12 years and chair of the town council for three years. I was a governor for both Chandag and Wellsway Schools. I am currently a part-time teacher and was previously deputy headteacher of Mangotsfield School. In recent years I have served the community through voluntary work, including as financial director of the Keynsham Music Festival and with Keynsham police, serving vulnerable adults and young people as an appropriate adult. I played a pivotal part in the development of Keynsham Youth Council, which started in the autumn, as lead mentor of the group. If elected, my priorities would be to sort out the speed limits on Wellsway, with 30mph from the roundabout up to Burnett, and to unblock the traffic problems ď Ź Continued on Page 22

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ELECTIONS 2015 Keynsham East Candidates  Continued  From Page 21 in the centre of Keynsham. I would work to encourage new businesses into the civic centre and consult with the community about the positioning and type of swimming pool/leisure centre they would prefer. I have the commitment, expertise and time to serve the residents of Keynsham East and hope they will allow me to represent them.

Jonathan Wallcroft Labour

Jonathan is a sixth form student at Wellsway School and is our youngest candidate at 18 years of age.

He has lived in Keynsham nearly all his life along with his parents and grandparents. His parents, who were both teachers, instilled in him the values of caring for other people and standing up for what you believe in – particularly those who cannot stand up for themselves. Jonathan said: “My dad passed away when I was 13, which was the hardest time of my life, but I was glad to live in a close community like Keynsham for the help and support that my family and I received. This made things more bearable and I have always wished to give something back.” Being a young person will allow Jonathan to bring fresh, invigorating and dynamic politics to the town. He went on to say: “Although being young, I am well aware of the concerns and opportunities facing Keynsham now and in the future and pledge to fight vigorously to raise the profile of Keynsham.”

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Bath & North East Somerset Council Sam Willitts Green

Sam Willitts lives in Keynsham East and is standing as a Green Party candidate because he believes that the party’s policies will be good for Keynsham’s people and environment. If Sam is elected he will ensure that the people of Keynsham East – and their green belt – are protected from rapacious housing development and fracking. He will work to provide better public transport links, including safe and sensible cycle and pedestrian routes. Sam supports the Green Party’s policies of providing affordable housing, renewable energy and sustainability, and he’ll work to make Bath and North East Somerset Council a Living Wage employer. Sam is the energy and sustainability manager at a large NHS trust. Previous roles

in sustainability and protecting our environment include working at a county council and with English Nature.

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Liz Barling Green

Liz Barling was a broadcast journalist before becoming a press officer, in the government and charitable sectors. She is currently head of communications for a charity campaigning for sustainable food systems. Liz’s priorities as a Green Party councillor would be to stand up for the people of Saltford, making sure that their voices are heard in the council. She fully supports the reopening of a station at Saltford, which

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Emma Dixon Conservative

My family moved to Saltford when I was a baby. I was raised in the village, went to school in the village and played in the village and the village surrounds. When I met my husband we moved away for a short time.

However, I always knew I wanted to return to Saltford so my children could be raised in the village with the same happy memories I have. I am standing as a candidate because I want to ensure Saltford remains the best place to raise my children. I want them to be able to take walks and play in the green-belt fields. I want their schooling to be excellent and the school to have the best facilities. I want them to be able to walk to school safely and not have to worry about the traffic surrounding the school. If I am elected as councillor I will work hard for every child, family and resident of our village, not just my own. I will fight to protect our green belt so the village stays “a village� and I will work passionately alongside my colleagues to fight the ongoing traffic and congestion problems. If I am elected then my voice will be heard, by the people that matter, and I can say that I have done everything in my power to make Saltford a great, safe and beautiful village to live in.

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Bath & North East Somerset Council Francine Haeberling Conservative

I have represented Saltford as a councillor on Wansdyke and B&NES councils since 1992. Green Belt I believe passionately in protecting the green belt. It is, for most people, one of the most important issues in Saltford. I have worked hard in the past, for example with our MP and local people on getting a 90-home development in Manor Road turned down by the Secretary of State. I further opposed and voted against the plans for 250 houses between Keynsham and Saltford. However, the ruling council pushed these plans through. I will do all I can to stop those plans coming to fruition. Traffic Issues Side roads in Saltford are being used as a park and ride. I will work hard with the council and bus company to resolve this problem. I will support the move

to re-open the Saltford Station provided parking and traffic problems can be resolved. Saltford School Our school still has temporary classrooms, which have been there for decades. I will work hard to ensure that these are replaced with permanent classrooms. I will also try to find a solution to parking problems around the school.

Duncan Hounsell Liberal Democrats

The election in Saltford is about who will work hardest locally to represent Saltford and get things done. I have been active in the community for many years, including as chair of Saltford Parish Council and a spokesperson for the independent Saltford Station Campaign. I founded Saltford Stars Junior Football Club and have served as a governor of ď Ź Continued on Page 24

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 Continued  From Page 23 Wellsway School. My career was as an assistant head teacher and head of maths in local comprehensive schools. I oppose fracking in the B&NES area. I will work to maintain Saltford’s protective green belt, aim to drive down traffic volumes and speeds on the A4, and to support the local voluntary groups and local businesses. I will work towards the reopening of Saltford Station as part of the Metro West rail project while mindful to address any concerns. I want to implement sensible measures to alleviate parking problems in Saltford. I support Saltford Sports Club’s vision for the regeneration of its club facilities. It is vital for Saltford’s

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I have lived in Saltford with my wife for 27 years and have brought up our family here. I believe in the provision of value-for-money, quality local public services for the people of Saltford. Until two years ago I wasn’t involved in politics but started to realise the damage that our politicians were causing to our way of life. They have given away the majority of our law-making powers to the EU Commission, who we cannot elect or deselect. I looked at the policies of the political class and started to believe that they were not acting in the interests of British people but for their own parties or self interest. We need the return of our sovereign democracy to this

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country. If elected I will seek to deliver on those local priorities that people want:  Traffic management solutions to the congestion on the A4.  Road resurfacing in some areas.  The continuation of quality public transport.  Finalising the feasibility of opening Saltford Railway Station.  To prevent wherever possible building on our green belt by building on brown field sites. Saltford needs a strong voice to represent local people to ensure we always act for the benefit of our community.

Tim House

leader and teacher of “English as an additional language”. I serve on the board of governors at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, Bristol. I understand the importance of B&NES Council giving as much support as possible to our local schools. If elected, I will seek to reduce traffic volumes and speeding on Bath Road and implement sensible steps to ease parking issues. As a resident on Bath Road, I will be paying attention to suitable access to the proposed station site and the parking situation in side streets. I am delighted to have the opportunity to serve the residents of Salford on B&NES Council. I will work to maintain Saltford’s protective green belt and to oppose fracking in this area. Saltford is a great place to live. Let us keep it that way.

Farida Wilson Liberal Democrats

I have lived in the village on Bath Road for many years. My career and experience have been in teaching, both locally and previously in Kenya. I am multilingual, and have been a team

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Keynsham Town & Saltford Parish Councils

Zoe Wilkins

Clive Fricker

Duncan Hounsell

Conservative

Conservative

Keynsham South

David Nelson

Independent on the Parish Council

David Biddleston

Conservative

Robert King

Labour

Samuel Waite

James Macnaughton

Tony Crouch

Conservative

Independent

Keith Baker

Labour

Christopher Davis

David Brassington

Labour

ď Ź With five candidates for five seats, there will be no election in Keynsham East.

Liz Macnaughton

Conservative

Liberal Democrats

John Fleming

Keith Burchell

Conservative

Labour

Kate Simmons

Keynsham Town Council 15 seats

Keynsham North

Conservative

Allan Sinclair

Adrian Betts

Keith Kirwan

Conservative

Independent

Liberal Democrats

Roy Staddon

Benjamin Eve

Lisa O’Brien

Labour

Conservative

Keynsham East

Brian Simmons

Judith Cron

Conservative

Conservative

Jonathan Wallcroft

John Douglas

Labour

Conservative

Robert Taylor Independent

11 seats

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Kyle Rice Independent

Saltford Parish Council

Carole-Anne Duckett

Independent

Christopher Warren Indepedent

Claire Waters Independent

Jill Williams

Jon Godfrey Independent

Reginald Williams

Harvey Haeberling

Farida Wilson

Phil Harding

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Marathon is more than tough, but Harry goes the distance in Madrid A former Wellsway School pupil has completed his first marathon, pounding the streets of Madrid with thousands of other runners to raise money for a good cause. By the time the London Marathon’s mass start was getting under way on Sunday, April 26, 21-year-old Harry Pople was already two hours into his race in the Spanish capital. The weather was one of Harry’s main concerns, but as race day arrived temperatures stayed cool and runners were even treated to some rain during the event. Despite suffering a painful knee injury, Harry, along with his former housemate from Reading University, Will Carlisle, completed the course in a respectable three hours and 50 minutes – achieving their goal of crossing the finish line in under four hours. Harry, who works for Royal London Platform Services in Bath, said: "Everyone says that

“For anyone considering taking on the challenge of a marathon I would recommend Madrid – although be prepared for a tough, hilly course.” Harry and Will chose to raise funds for Clic Sargent, after the charity supported someone close to Will, and have raised hundreds of pounds for the cause, getting out and about with their collection tins and setting up a fundraising page. Harry added: “Raising money for Clic Sargent has been the main inspiration and the generosity of people is always wonderfully surprising.” Donations can still be made at https://www.justgiving.com/ williamcarlisle.

Will Carlisle and Harry Pople, right, after completing the Rock ‘n’ Roll Madrid Maratón on April 26 doing a marathon is tough... although leaving it at that doesn't do it justice!

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Proud Oliver, 7, cheers on his dad

Robin Wilson with son Oliver after running the London Marathon

A firefighter from Keynsham was cheered on at the London Marathon by his seven-year-old son, his inspiration for taking part in the race. Robin Wilson joined a team of 190 runners on Sunday, April 26, aiming to raise ÂŁ400,000 for charity JDRF to support its research into finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. Robin’s son Oliver has the condition and his dad says he knows very well how much “time, effort and heartache managing type 1 involvesâ€?. The Avon Fire and Rescue crew manager completed the 26.2-mile course in four hours and 10 minutes, raising an individual total of more than ÂŁ2,000 for JDRF. He said: “I had an amazing time, the atmosphere on race day in London is amazing, the supporters around the course are phenomenal and are such a boost for all the runners. At 13 miles, among the JDRF supporters I was happy to see my wife, Kath,

and Oliver but missed them at 23 miles despite their best efforts to attract my attention. “I had a great run but for the last two miles when I had to stop a lot to stretch out my calf muscles from cramp and I’m really pleased to have finished in four hours 10 minutes.� JDRF says a five-year-old child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which is not linked to factors such as diet or exercise, faces up to 19,000 injections and 50,000 finger prick blood tests by the time they are 18. Robin said: “Oliver doesn't let anything get in his way. He's outgoing, adventurous, cheeky and very happy. He is incredibly resilient to the stress that this disease puts on his body in the daily battle to keep his blood glucose as controlled as possible. We are immensely proud of him.� Robin is still collecting donations at http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ RobinWilsonJDRF.

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From big band to Brit pop in festival line-up Back for the third year running, the organisers of ShipFest tell us what to expect and who will be taking to the stage when the festival spirit comes to The Ship Inn this May. Well, May is upon us and although ShipFest 2014 is still fresh in our memories, this year’s event on Saturday, May 23, is fast approaching. After two very successful years of running the festival, this ShipFest promises to be even better. The Ship Inn garden will once again be transformed into a one-day, all-singing, all-dancing, free music event. We have a fantastic stage, outside draught bar and outside restaurant on the day. This year’s line-up is particularly exciting with six bands who are each as great as the next. There will be Sixties Northern soul, anthemic Nineties Brit pop classics, modern country

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through to brass-driven, big band soul and more besides. The Ship Inn will be open from noon on the day of the festival and the music will be starting around 2pm. This year’s ShipFest gives you Steve Mercy, The Ceili, The Blue Bus, Red Ray, Oldasis and Gee Baby I Love You. Thanks must go to all of our local sponsors and advertisers – without their funding and support this event could not be

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be free to everybody who attends. ShipFest 2015 Festival wristbands are already on sale behind the bar at The Ship Inn and there will be merchandise including festival T-shirts and branded pint glasses on sale on the day. With this line-up, May 23 promises to be a great day out for everybody. Get the date in your diary and let the countdown begin. See you there.

Compton Dando Art Group will be hosting an open demonstration by artist Soraya French at the village hall. Art group leader Sonia Priest said: “We are all pleased to be back in the village hall and look forward to welcoming our guest artist, Soraya French, who will be painting in acrylic, and hopefully it will be flowers. Soraya is always very popular and an experienced demonstrator, who often uses acrylic inks.” The doors will open at 9.45am for a 10am start on on Wednesday, May 20. The entrance fee for guests is £4, which can be paid on the door. For further information, call Mrs Priest on 01761 490551. RA

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A tax on answering the call of nature I’m afraid the answer to L Horlock’s question (Letters, April) as to why there is now a 20p charge to use the loo in Keynsham park, is a simple one. It’s not because this B&NES Council needs to impose a charge, it’s because it’s Keynsham and they do what ever they want when it comes to it, riding rough-shod over everything so as to make life an injustice for us. It is the same with parking charges. We have them, most other B&NES towns do not. When young children need the loo, they need the loo. Is it sensible to assume that you can get them to the library loos in time? And what of summers

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If you want people to visit, provide loos I agree with L Horlock, the toilet situation in Keynsham is disgusting. I myself parked in Ashton Way car park only to find the toilets boarded up. I admit I was

in need of the toilet, so I headed for the park only to find I needed 20p. I regret I had no change on me whatsoever. I am now getting in a bit of a state as we all know as one gets older things don’t get better, do they? My last hope was Tesco. They are spending all this money to improve Keynsham to put it on the map, so surely toilets are of a great importance to us all. If you want people to visit Keynsham, open the toilets. D Woodham

Don’t get caught short – of change With reference to John O’Keeffe’s letter in your March edition, on the issue of having loose change on you, all you need is a small tin in the car containing a few £1,

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Trip proved I lived in town at right time I lived in Keynsham for 30 years, from 1953-83, in Coronation Avenue, The Brambles and Lays Drive. I was educated at Kelston Road School and Broadlands Secondary Modern. On my frequent visits to the town I have been dismayed by the way the High Street has changed over the years. But on Sunday, April 12, I saw the new centre. It is awful, it does not have one redeeming feature. Also, the purpose of my visit was to watch a football match in Manor Road. That did not happen as I could not be bothered to sit in the queue of traffic snaking all the way down Bath Hill. I still love and have a soft spot for Keynsham, and always will, but I believe I lived in the town at the right time. Christopher Webber

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Celebrating the past, present and future as village festival returns It’s been two years in the planning and now Saltford Festival, with nine activity-filled days, is just weeks away. The festival, which sees venues across the village hosting events for residents and visitors, will return for the third time on Saturday, June 13, when the fun will start with an opening ceremony, attended by the village crier and a mystery guest. Groups based in the community will then be inviting members of the public to find out more about their activities at Saltford Hall. It will also be the first chance for residents to see a very special find that has generated interest from the public and media alike – a Carthaginian coin that dates back to not only before Christ but also before Cleopatra, the oldest evidence of human activity in the village. The launch will be followed on Sunday, June 14, with the traditional Old Village Day,

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The recently discovered Carthaginian coin will be on display complete with street market, World War II fancy dress parade, dog show, car show, exhibitions and entertainment. The following week is filled with activities, including walks, taster sessions with local sports clubs and groups, a series of lunchtime talks, evening concerts and a country market. Seeing is believing when resident and magician John Isaacs is joined by members of

Bath Magic Circle on Friday, June 19, to present an evening of magic and mystery at Saltford Hall. The venue will also host a Gala Dinner on Saturday, June 20, when comedian Bob Webb will entertain alongside cabaret from Perform Dance and music from flautist Chris Docherty. A Saltford Community Association spokesperson said: “The Old River Day, on June 21,

programme provides a fitting and very ambitious ending to the week. The four Saltford pubs have provided teams, who, together with the rowing, canoeing and dragon boat clubs and the Guides, will race, entertain, demonstrate and give taster sessions. The day will be centred around the new rowing club complex. “From small festival beginnings in 2011 the festival committee is now confident, not only to celebrate with our own village, but to welcome visitors from near and far. Saltford is a special place to live and we hope to share through our festival a myriad of events and to welcome you into a real community experience.” A full programme for the nine days is available at www. saltfordfestival.org.uk. Tickets are on sale for ticketed events at Saltford Hall and Saltford Post Office, on 01225 874081 or email events@saltfordhall.co.uk.

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Changing for the better with Transition Keynsham Keynsham was one of the first communities in the South West to generate its own electricity in 1889 with a dynamo on Bath Hill and a hydroelectric waterwheel at Chewton Keynsham. It was the start of an energy revolution that is coming full circle. After years of putting our energy needs in the hands of the “Big Six”, with their everincreasing bills (and profits), communities are returning to small-scale, locally-owned and generated renewable schemes. Some community energy companies invest in and install community-owned solar panels. Others use this communityowned model to invest in hydro schemes or wind turbines. The key advantages are that they give local communities genuine energy security, and help tackle

climate change by decarbonising the power supply. Community energy companies are usually funded through a mixture of investment and government Feed-in Tarrifs. Affordable shares are offered to the local community so that the project is owned by the people who will directly benefit from it. Because they are set up as

community benefit societies, they are democratically accountable to the people involved. They are structured so that profits are reinvested into the project and other community benefits like energy efficiency. Not many communities generate all their energy locally, but even providing a

proportion of it is valuable. When Hurricane Sandy hit New York in 2012, one housing development that generated its own energy supply kept its lights on while the rest of the city fell dark. Transition Keynsham’s energy group has set up a community energy company. Keynsham Community Energy (KCE) is led by a group of friendly volunteers who want to help the town generate its own electricity, reduce fuel poverty and tackle climate change. Over the next few months we’ll be working on our energy generation plans. We’d welcome Keynsham residents’ ideas and feedback, and also volunteers to help us take this exciting project forward. Please email us at info@keynshamenergy. co.uk.

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with Keynsham Deli, 30 Temple Street Serves: 6-8 Ingredients One block ready-made pastry, defrosted 6 rashers of bacon 1 onion, sliced 3 eggs, beaten 350ml (12 fl oz) whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 150g (5 oz) grated Cheddar 1 tablespoon plain flour 2-3 sliced tomatoes for top Dried basil Method Prep: 30min Cooking: 35min Preheat oven to 230ºC/gas mark 8. Line pastry with foil. Bake for eight minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional five minutes, or until pastry is set and dry. Remove from oven and turn down temperature to 160ºC/ gas 3. In a large frying pan, cook

Tina honoured for her role in village life bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and chop into pieces but reserve two tablespoons of the dripping that’s in the pan. Cook onion in this for five minutes. In a large bowl, mix together milk, salt and eggs. Stir in bacon and cooked onion. In a separate bowl, mix cheese and flour together, then add to egg mixture. Be sure to mix well. Pour egg

mixture into pastry. Place sliced tomatoes on top. Dust with a little dried basil. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted into centre of quiche comes out clean. If necessary, cover edge of pastry with foil while baking to prevent burning or overbrowning. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

A villager from Saltford has been recognised for her contribution to community life with an Exemplary Achievement Award. The honour, presented by Saltford Parish Council, was handed to Tina Curtis for her involvement with 1st Saltford Scouts, Saltford Business Network, the council and various charity events. Tina requested that the £60 that accompanied the award be given to 1st Saltford Scouts.

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Out and about with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome group Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome had another hugely successful walk on Sunday, April 19, with over 30 people participating. It was a shorter, three-mile, photographicallythemed walk from the Memorial Park to Abbotts Wood and back, finishing with a social drink at The Ship Inn, where we were well looked after by the staff. We were fortunate enough to have Andrew Wells, a professional photographer, with us to give advice on taking that perfect picture. The weather was ideal with clear blue skies, and the vast majority were keen to heed the advice offered. The next walk, on Sunday, May 10, is a longer walk. Transport will be provided to Folly Farm nature reserve, at Stowey, Pensford, for a small donation of ÂŁ3. On arrival at the farm, we embark on three

Walkers with cameras at the ready and some of their photos, right walks that combine to make an all-round walk of approximately eight miles. Suitable footwear is essential. Bring your own packed lunch or pre-order a lunchbox for £5 from Cafe Creme. To order a packed lunch, call Dawn on 0117 9868683 – last orders by Tuesday, May 5.

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Brian takes up post of Probus president Keynsham and Saltford Probus Club has elected as its new president a man who has helped build 22 hotels during his career. Former consulting engineer Brian Presland, 76, has taken up the post at the club for retired professional and businessmen, which has just completed its 40th anniversary year. Mr Presland was born in Hanham and started working life as a student apprentice heating systems designer at the age of 16. He later spent four years in New Zealand with Keynshamborn wife Judy, studying airconditioning systems. Returning to the UK, he became a chartered engineer and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. Launching his own business, he worked with large hotel chains for three decades, including Marriott, Holiday Inn and Park Plaza. Mr Presland retired in 2007, and enjoys hobbies of choral singing, classical guitar, astronomy, golf and motor-homing.

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Pen to Paper with Keynsham Creative Writers We regularly feature 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.

On arriving in Vietnam at Chinese New Year Tet, it sounds familiar - I recall I taught it for years, ‘The Tet Offensive’. Did I ever know it meant New Year? Brilliant jewel colours in silks and flowers, and where the flowers weren’t dazzling enough, plastic substituted. But delicate and ethereal not like plastic of the recycling kind. Couples and families posing for important photographs to take pride of place. Smiling and laughing. The weight of history echoes uneasily with me – the missing

Photos from Sue Kara’s visit to Vietnam generation is in my mind. But here, now, people have turned to the future with passion and commitment. Buddhist temples sit comfortably alongside statues and shrines to Hindu Gods. The old presidential palace, from divided times, reborn as The Reunification Palace. The Notre Dame Cathedral

forms a giant roundabout for the thousands of motorbikes Opposite the now Post Office, designed by Eiffel (yes that one), where Ho Chi Minh looks down, deceitfully benign. I had not expected to see and feel such joy and colour and life in the streets. This country has much to teach me. Sue Kara

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 The Gardener’s Year – Alan Titchmarsh With the sun shining and a real feeling of spring in the air it feels appropriate to review a book that will help in the garden. Bestn selling Alan Titchmarsh gives a definite guide to gardening throughout the year. Month by month, Alan describes the jobs that need to be done in your garden; advice on patios and containers; how to grow and sustain fruit and vegetables; lawn maintenance; water gardens and greenhouses. A wealth of information and a great month-at-a-glance checklist, which offers useful practical techniques and tasks for each month. This is an ideal gardening companion and will encourage everyone to get into their garden.

Adult Fiction

 Rosie – Alan Titchmarsh As well as a respected garden writer and TV presenter, Alan Titchmarsh is also a popular fiction writer. This is his fifth novel and is set on the Isle of Wight. Rosie opens with the arrest of Nickk Robertson’s 87-year-old grandmother and so the adventure

with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library b begins. Nick has become used t his grandmother Rosie's to d dotty behaviour. However, she is determined that before life passes her by, she will live a little. Or, preferably, a lot. But Nick also has to cope with two warring parents, and a disastrous love life, so his ideal position would be for his grandmother to get on with things quietly. But, Rosie insists, there is no time like the present. Life is to be enjoyed to the full. So she'll help Nick find the soulmate he needs and he can help her make the most of her few remaining years and assist in an investigation into her past that proves intriguing! A delightful novel, full of humour and romance. Again Alan Titchmarsh has created a novel that is witty and shows that at any age life can be lived to the full.

Junior Fiction

 Small Change for Stuart – Lissa Evans This is a charming story about a ten-year-old boy called Stuart Horten and is the first children’s novel written by this author. The

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk story starts with Stuart (who is g ) moving g to the small for his age) dreary town of Beeton. There he meets his next-door neighbours, the interfering Kingsley triplets! But as Stuart finds out, d a mystery t t solve l Beeton holds to and he is swept up in a quest to find his great uncle’s lost workshop. A workshop stuffed with trickery and magic! There are clues to follow and puzzles to solve, but what starts as innocent fun ends up in danger and Stuart needs help to finish the task. This handy-sized book is a fast-moving blend of comedy and magic. Great for any age but recommended for 10-12 years. Debbie Bellinger, Library Assistant, Keynsham

Children’s Picture Book  Moomin and the New Friend – Tove Jansson When Moomin and d Sniff find a message in a bottle, they set out on a sea expedition in search of a mysterious new friend. The Snorkmaiden is worried and anxious that the new friend will take her place in Moomin’s affections. The main theme of the story is about feelings

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that are sometimes hard for youngsters to express, like jealousy and anxiety. Therefore the story is a good one to share and to prompt talk about feelings, making new friends and keeping old friends. We have similar Moomin stories in the library in paperback for older children, Moominville in Autumn and for the older readers Tove Janssen has created adult short stories that are well worth reading. The Listener is one of my personal favourite. Great for taking on journeys and expeditions alike! Debbie Bellinger, Library Assistant, Keynsham

Library News!

 Baby Bounce and Rhyme Following on from our successful Baby Bounce session, we are now offering two sessions every Tuesday: 10-10.30am and 11-11.30am. These take place in the children’s section of the library and are led by a member of the library staff and an experienced volunteer. These ever popular sessions are a great way for mums and dads to meet other parents and are suitable for 0-3 year olds. Storytime  Storytime The library offers two Storytime sessions: Pre-school –Thursday 10-10.30am and General Storytime – Saturday 1111.30am.  May 23 will see the launch of the recycle an ex-library book competition, back for its fourth year! Look out in your local library for more details.

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Be pampered and help a good cause Women are being invited to enjoy an evening of pampering while raising funds for disadvantaged youngsters to have a summer holiday to remember. The ladies’ pamper evening will be held at Elim Church in Balmoral Road, Keynsham, on Saturday, May 9 and follows the success of a similar event held last year. There will be beauty treatments, including manicures and facials, hair and beauty demonstrations, craft stalls, asnew clothing for sale, workshops, music and tapas. As well as treating themselves, those who attend the event will also be supporting a summer

camp for children in Romania. The church has been working with the charity-funded social work team CASA Grace, based in Oradea, for 10 years, sending food parcels, Christmas gifts and providing plumbing as well as helping to run the summer camp. This year a team of young people from Keynsham will be travelling to Romania to help provide activities at the camp. The pamper evening runs from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and tickets are ÂŁ5, which includes a complementary soft drink, bag of goodies and nibbles. Tickets can be pre-booked on 07918 602085.

Comedy to celebrate the World Cup A celebration of the 150-year history of Rugby Union is set to come to the stage in Keynsham in a fast-paced comedy. Hands Up for Jonny Wilkinson’s Right Boot, by awardwinning writer Dougie Blaxland, has been written to celebrate

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Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society Wings over Filton Local aircraft historian Chris Bigg entertained members and visitors at the society’s final evening talk of the season on April 20. His subject was “Wings Over Filton” and he gave a comprehensive tour of the history of the Bristol Aircraft Company and its successors, the development of the Filton and Patchway sites and the aircraft manufactured there up to the Second World War. Chris has a vast knowledge of his subject and included many anecdotes of both the personalities and the planes.

His many illustrations included shots of the original factory surrounded by fields and some fascinating pictures of aircraft production at various times. It was an enjoyable and informative evening for anyone interested in either Bristol’s history or its aircraft.

An old industry survives

Last month, a group of 20 members visited a unique piece of British industry: the John Boyd Textiles horsehair factory in Castle Cary. Our guided tour included all stages of the

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production process but the most interesting was the weaving itself. This is carried out on banks of looms that operate just as when they were made in 1864, except that the power is now electric instead of water or steam. The mechanical noise in the weaving rooms gave an atmosphere of earlier times as the shuttles passed to and fro with great speed. The business has adjusted to changing times to survive. Horse-tails are the raw material and these now come from Mongolia or China; white ones are more in demand than black as they can be died to give fabric of any colour. Some stages of the process are very labour-intensive so the fabrics, in a wide range of patterns and styles, are relatively expensive; they are used in luxury products, including handbags, furnishings and even wall-coverings.

Although the factory employs far fewer than it used to, it is good to know that these old techniques still have a place and everyone in the group enjoyed the opportunity to see them in practice.

Summer visits – places available

The society has places available to non-members on two forthcoming coach trips, starting from Keynsham. These are: Waddesdon Manor, a fine National Trust property in Buckinghamshire, on Wednesday, June 3 – just a few seats left. Imperial War Museum, London, on Saturday, August 8. If you are interested in either visit, please contact Roger Sirett for details and a booking form. He can be contacted by email at rogersirett@tiscali.co.uk or by phone on 01761 471188.

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 The Wizard of Oz by Keynsham Light Opera Group at Broadlands Academy, 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30pm). Contact Tracey on 07580 259757 or email klogs@hotmail.co.uk for tickets. Website www.klogs.co.uk for more information and online booking.

May 3  Keynsham Cricket Club’s Beer and Cider Festival from 1pm. There will be a wide range of local ciders and real ales as well as concessions stands providing local food and sweets and ice creams for younger guests. There will also be live music throughout the day. Tickets are £7 from www. kccbeerandciderfestival.co.uk/ and from behind the bar of the cricket club.

May 4

 May Day Country Market at Newton St Loe from 11am to 4pm. The events include children’s rides on Chuffy the train, barbecue, bouncy castle, morris dancers, jazz band, vintage car display, dog show in the Duchy garden, art exhibition in the church and a demonstration of stone carving, light lunches and teas in the Parish Room and in The Mullions garden, a raffle for a handmade quilt, cake stall and ice creams, Punch and Judy and lots more. Car parking £2, including programme and map of events.  Pub quiz at The Ship Inn,Temple Street, 8pm.

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May 7

 Keynsham Film Works screens The Book Thief (Cert 12A), the story of nine-year-old Liesel Meminger as she grows up in Hitler’s Germany and her foster father (Geoffrey Rush) teaches her to read. Doors and bar open at 7.15pm at the Community Space at Keynsham’s Market Walk. Annual membership of Keynsham Film Works costs £30 or watch as a guest for £5. See www.keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

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performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.

May 11

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

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 St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets at the Fear Hall, Keynsham, from 9.45-11.45am. This meeting is primarily allocated as a Members’ Day where the various sub-groups display their works. The Art Group’s talent is always very impressive and the intricate work of the Craft Group never ceases to amaze everyone. New members welcome. Follow us on Twitter @KeynaTG.

 The Rotary Club of Keynsham hosts a concert by Keynsham’s ChoirJam and Bath’s City Sound Choir in support of the Forever Friends Appeal at St John’s Church at 7.30pm. Tickets will be on sale at £10 each from the Coventry Building Society, or the Parish Church Office. Alternatively, contact the club by email on keynshamrotary@ hotmail.co.uk.

May 16

 Ladies’ Pamper Evening at Elim Church, Balmoral Road, Keynsham, 6.30-9.30pm. Beauty treatments, demonstrations, tapas, music and more. Tickets £5, to include soft drink, goodie bag and nibbles, call 07918 602085 to pre-book. Event in aid of a summer camp for disadvantaged children in Romania.

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 A Spring Fete will be held at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road, Keynsham between 2pm and 4pm. There will be stalls, games, children’s fancy dress, barbecue, teas and a bar. Take this chance to see the award-winning gardens and recently refurbished hall and to meet police horses. Lots of fun for all the family and entrance is free!  Bath Vintage Brass performs

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at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.

May 18

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

May 20

 Compton Dando Art Group holds an open demonstration with guest artist Soraya French from 9.45am at the village hall, entrance £4 on the door. For further information, please ring Sonia Priest on 01761 490551.

May 22

 As part of Bath International Music Festival, Bradford on Avon singer-songwriter Jess Vincent will launch her new album Shine at Keynsham Community Space. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £7 from bathfestivals. org.uk.

May 23

 The Rotary Club of Keynsham’s Grand Plant Fair in aid of the RUH Forever Friends Appeal for the new cancer care unit, and other Rotary charities. The event is taking place at the Fear Institute, High Street, Keynsham, from 10am, entry is free. A wide range of plants and the launch of a local school-based competition for the best sunflower plant, to be judged at the end of the summer term.  ShipFest returns to The Ship Inn, bringing live music and entertainment to the Temple Street pub’s beer garden. From noon.

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 Marshfield Band performs

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 Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association welcomes speaker George Alway, who will talk on the subject of primulas and plants for garden ponds. The group meets at 2pm at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street. Visitors are welcome, £2. Free for members. For more information, call Betty on 0117 932 4045.

 Join Keynsham Walkers are Welcome for a 10-mile walk around Folly Farm, meet at 9.30am for a 10am start at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park. Children welcome, refreshment stop at the New Inn upon return. Dogs are not allowed.Transport has been arranged at £3 per person. Email wrwkeynsham@outlook.com for details or call 07866 440968.

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 Dodington Parish Band

 Fete in the grounds of St John’s Church, Keynsham, 2-4pm. Entertainment with Keynsham Brass Band, stalls, barbecue, tea and cakes, raffle as well as the chance to climb the church’s tower and for children to let their teddies ride the zip wire from the top.

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brass band music at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.  Open folk music group at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8pm. Everybody and every instrument welcome!

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 Word in the West festival comes to Keynsham Library. See Page 15.

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 Jack’s Day at Saltford Sports Club, fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Football matches, children’s entertainment, DJ, barbecue, live band, cake sale, raffle, face painting and more from 6pm.

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 Teas will be served in St Mary’s Church, Compton Dando, every Sunday between 2pm and 5pm from today up to and including August 30. Tea and homemade cakes. All welcome, profits to church funds.

June 1

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

June 4

 Keynsham Film Works screens 20 Feet From Stardom (Cert 12A), an Oscar-winning documentary reveals the intimate stories of the back-up singers just beyond the spotlight supporting some of the biggest names in music. Doors and bar open at 7.15pm at the Community Space at Keynsham’s Market Walk. Annual membership of Keynsham Film Works costs £30 or watch as a guest for £5. See www.keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

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 Church community and family event at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 1-4pm. Music, crafts, games, food, inflatables and more.

June 7

 Keynsham Brass Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.

June 12

 Keynsham Mencap hosts an 80s Disco at Saltford Hall from 7pm. Tickets are £5 from the Keynsham Mencap Office. Doors will open at 7pm, there will be a bar, raffle and best dressed prize.

 Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun at Saltford CofE Primary School from 2-5.30pm with our activities including an inflatable assault course, bucking bronco, swing boats, pony rides, bouncy castle, miniature train rides, barbecue, NAAFI Bar, VE Day tea rooms and many more stalls and attractions on offer.

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 Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2.50 per night, includes a drink. Contact 01225 874259.  Art classes on alternate Mondays: May 11 and 18, June 1, 15 and 29 and July 13 from 10am-noon. Fear Hall lounge, Keynsham. £5.50 per session. Friendly, encouraging and experienced teacher – relax and have fun while learning and progressing. Varied subjects and flexibility regarding media including watercolours, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink and acrylics. Classes also available all year round on Tuesdays and Fridays in High Littleton 10.3012.30 at £5 per session. Contact 07784 839781.  Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 831852 or email healthylifestyleservice@ sirona-cic.org.uk.  Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm and/or Fridays 7.309.30pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.  Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff

on 0117 983 2903 or John White on 0117 986 9274 for details.  Mother and baby coffee morning, Verona Coffee Shop, 230 Bath Road, Keynsham, from 9.30-11.30am. All welcome. n Keynsham Knit’n’Natter Group meets at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, from 2-3.30pm.  The Ship Inn, live music every fourth Monday of the month, 8.30pm.  Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, upstairs at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495.  50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327.  The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends.  Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. Monday from 7.15-9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per session, £3 concessions. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587.  Keynsham Writing Group meets in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call Pat on 0117 986 4722.  Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be

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 Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hear talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045.  Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924.  Integral Hatha Yoga – suitable for beginners, Methodist Key Centre, Charlton Road, Keynsham, 8-9pm. Yogakeynsham@gmail.com www.yogakeynsham.webs.com https://www.twitter.com/ yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415  Mother and baby yoga, Charlton Road, Keynsham, 10.15am, yogakeynsham@gmail. com, www.yogakeynsham.webs. com, https://www.twitter.com/ yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415.  Parent and baby yoga, 2.15-2.45pm, Charlton Road, Keynsham. Contact Sandhya to reserve a place on 07789 880415 or at yogakeynsham@ gmail.com. Visit www. yogakeynsham.webs.com, Facebook: Yoga Keynsham, Bristol and Bath.  Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday meeting at 7pm in the Fry Club foyer, Somerdale, Keynsham. We jog/run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk.  Continued on Page 44

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 From Page 43  St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.4511.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. For further details, please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.  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, all welcome, just turn up or call Jacqi on 0117 373 0720 or 07974 120184 or Lyn on 0117 956 9548 for further information.

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 New fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 1011am, for those who want to get fit, tone up, lose weight and enjoy the benefits of exercise but don’t want to pay expensive fees or find gyms intimidating. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nickdewfall@ aol.com to ask any questions you may have.

 Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331.

details on 07789 880415 or email purpleyoga30@gmail.com. Facebook: Keynsham Toddler and Baby group.

 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.

 Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Call in for a chat – FREE support and advice to help you give up smoking. Drop in 5-7pm at Keynsham Health Centre to find out more.

 Free 45-minute buggy walk for parents, newborns, babies and toddlers, first and third Tuesdays of the month, 9.55am meet for 10am start at Keynsham Leisure Centre, Temple Street. Email buggywalk@gmail.com or find Bristol NCT on Facebook.

 KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623.

 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 (2pm4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org.

 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.  St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be welcome.  Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Information on 0117 986 2819 or 0117 986 4014.  Enjoying Strictly? Fancy learning Ballroom, Latin and Old Time Dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. For details, contact Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Wednesday

 Baby and Toddler Sing and Sign, 9.30am or 10am start. Contact Sandhya for more

 Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10am to noon. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. Just turn up. First week free.  Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby.  The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. 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.  The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.  Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.  ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. To book a free taster session call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www. choirjam.co.uk.

Thursday

 Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages

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ď Ž The Painting for Pleasure Club is a friendly group of mixed abilities painting in mixed styles. We meet on Thursdays from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Anyone interested in joining will be made very welcome. Call 01225 873773 in the evening.

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ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.

ď Ž Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. Come and learn the art of morris dancing. New musicians always welcome, both male and female at 7.30pm. Contact Wendy for information on 01761 472192.

ď Ž Try short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, Keynsham on Fridays 7.30-9.30pm and/ or Mondays 1.30-4pm until midMay. All welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.

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ď Ž St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.

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

ď Ž Yoga class, St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Road, 7-8pm. Contact Sandhya to book a place, first class free. Visit www. yogakeynsham.webs.com, email

ď Ž Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of

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ď Ž Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. For details, call Aileen on 07854 149008. ď Ž Healing on the Streets is a

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service provided by Churches Together in Keynsham and Saltford. From April 11, 2015, we will be on Keynsham High Street on from 11am to noon and will continue this at two weekly intervals through the summer months until the start of October. ď Ž Enjoy Strictly? Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Terry’s Dance School offers lessons for young people on Saturday mornings at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071.

Sunday

ď Ž Teas will be served in St Mary’s Church, Compton Dando, every Sunday between 2pm and 5pm from May 31 up to and including August 30. Tea and homemade cakes. Everyone welcome to come along, profits to church funds.

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In the Garden My diary tells me that April started cold and wet, just like last year. And like last year, after the first week, the weather proved to be quite hot and sunny. Looking from our house down the garden, the tall ash trees have the faintest green haze on them. To the left of them, my neighbours’ stately silver birch has the typical coloured trunk and a head of limegreen leaves. And to the left of that a dark-leaved flowering cherry. Moving up the garden the William pears are covered in blossom, with the smaller plum trees just changing from blossom to tiny fruitlets. The apple

trees are just showing pink buds and the small crab apple tree is a cone of white blossom. Close to the house the choysia has the pungent-smelling orange blossom and the wisteria is in all its purple glory. Add my neighbours’ “ballet tree” ( I wrote about that last year) and there is a perfect spring display. The bright sunlight seems to accentuate all the colours. What a lovely way to approach summer. On the downside, if we must have one, I have had to do much watering to the emerging summer plants, so the water butts are already half empty. I always think what a perfect arrangement it would be

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if the weather could be controlled to rain only at night. Perhaps we had better avoid that. In our adopted garden things are going well. Several large, overgrown shrubs were cut back hard, and now plenty of small green shoots are showing. The grass has been cut and treated and begins to look like a lawn. Numerous small plants have been used to fill vacant places in the border, and a big clump of crocosmia are growing rapidly. They are against a plain fence, which provides a good backdrop. Several decorative grasses are in place and the fence has had a protective treatment applied. It is a good time to attend

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to the weeds in paths, patios and gravel or slate areas. Pull out any seedlings, rake over the gravel or slate, and apply a non-spreading, long-lasting weedkiller. These usually last about three months, and will see you through the summer. Take the opportunity to top up the gravel/slate areas with an extra bag. It is surprising how it disappears. Take a look at any bushes or shrubs, a light trim will improve their looks and a little feed will not go amiss. Check all the supports for those lovely flowers you will soon have, keep the grass tidy and trim those edges. It will look very smart from the deckchair. We have just had a night temperature of -1.0C so any thoughts of planting anything tender should be forgotten.Not before May 7, my old gardening uncle used to say. I recently went around the garden and labelled every major plant. How often do I forget Elaeagnus Pungens. Have an enjoyable time in the garden it is lovely seen from that deckchair.

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On the Plot The start of this year has been untypically dry so the surface of the soil is not ideal for seed sowing. Plants that have overwintered will have well-established roots that can reach some moisture, but we could do with some rain. On a positive note, the dry weather has allowed for plenty of time to dig and prepare your plot so there can be no reason why this has not been done. If you decide to sow seeds with dry soil, try incorporating a little compost, as this tends to retain moisture, and visit your plot regularly to water the seed bed if needed. If the soil surface

is really hard then try watering the seed bed before sowing. Allow the moisture to soak well in to the soil for a few hours then with a bit of luck the hard clumps will break up nicely. Watering the plot will encourage the weeds to germinate as well so get rid of them as soon as they appear. Removing the weeds when they are small not only makes the job much easier, it will allow your crop to make better use of the moisture and nutrients in the soil. Never

allow the weeds to flower and set seed, as later on you will 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

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of crops, and later in May swede and tender vegetables can be sown outdoors. Runner bean plants and other tender vegetables sown in April can be gradually hardened off over the coming weeks ready for planting when the risk of frost has passed. Don’t be tempted to do this too soon as a frost will seriously harm them. If you have no choice, then provide some protection. There are a number of ways to do this with paper, bubble wrap or fleece. I use old plastic drinks containers with the bottom of the bottle removed to provide a “minigreenhouse”. Similarly, potatoes need protection as well. Earth up the soil to cover as much of the foliage as possible. Potatoes are quite vigorous plants and the shoots will soon reappear. If you have an asparagus bed then you should now be cropping. Do this by cutting the spears (shoots) just below the soil surface. Remove all the spears, even those that are thin, as this will encourage more to emerge.

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For May, we meet Lisa Hearse, owner/manager of Bello Capelli Tell us about your company. Bello Capelli was established in October 2009. Lisa, the owner, has been in the business for 33 years and knows what it takes to run a successful and popular salon. A salon must offer value for money along with a warm, friendly and above all approachable group of stylists with expertise and knowledge to always achieve a happy clientele. In total there are four stylists – Lisa, Lauren, Becky and Amy. We offer not only a wide range of colouring techniques, perming etc but industry-leading cutting standards challenging any main high street salon at a fraction of the price! What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? Bello Capelli is not just a hair salon. We offer ear piercing with a vast range of silver and gold studs for just £15. Are you or your children nervous? Don’t worry, we will put your fears and concerns to rest. We will take our time and reassure you throughout the process. We also offer eyebrow waxing/tinting and total definition. Top lip waxing will only take 10 minutes of your time. With prom season fast approaching and stylists eager to show their creative ability, don’t leave it until the last minute to get your consultation. What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? Running a business such as this

enjoy the relaxing, pampering environment. The central locality with easy parking means we are easy to find and accessible to all people.

in Keynsham means that you get to meet a diverse clientele, from the OAPs who see it as much as a social visit as it is getting their hair done for the week, to the business professionals who

What makes your service different from other companies? We pride ourselves on listening to what you want and advising you through our expert knowledge, never forgetting that you are the customer and your requirements are paramount. Some salons do what they think is best, leaving you feeling as

though you haven’t been heard! What are your plans for the future of the business? Lisa has no plans for expansion as we value what we have as a company and wish to keep at the top of our game in Keynsham while constantly striving to provide a service which is second to none in quality and value. Contact Bello Capelli Ltd, 38 Temple Street, Keynsham Call 0117 9860392 Visit www.bellocapelli.co.uk

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Located in a pleasant walk on the outskirts of this popular development, this property is a “stone’s throw” from the bus route to Bristol and Bath, and a short walk to the local shops and schools. This well-presented threebedroom terrace home is an ideal investment for those looking to purchase for the first time or to downsize. The property benefits from uPVC double glazed windows and doors, a gas-fired combination boiler central heating system and a refitted kitchen and bathroom. Downstairs the property comprises a hall leading to a lounge with attractive wooden flooring and feature fireplace, with double doors leading to a kitchen/diner with modern floor and wall units and French doors

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Positioned towards the end of the cul-de-sac, the property enjoys a substantial plot with attractive gardens to all three aspects. With vast improvements completed in recent years the accommodation is now presented to an excellent decorative standard with attention to detail present throughout. You are welcomed into the home through the extended entrance vestibule, which in turn leads to the hallway. A formal and sizeable dining room, a beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, a

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Bexley Villa is a beautiful fourbedroom Edwardian property that has been in the same family since approximately 1947. This detached, double bayfronted home offers generous room sizes throughout with original period features and has the added bonus of being situated close to Keynsham High Street. This ideal family home also

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Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis can affect any joints in the body but is mainly found in the finger joints, knees and hips. It can vary in severity for different people and can limit movement and cause great pain. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and damage around the joints and is usually found in people over the age of 45, but can affect people of all ages. It is often thought that it is an inevitable part of aging, however, you can help prevent

Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is different to osteoarthritis. It is caused by the immune system attacking the joints, which causes the joint to become very painful and change shape. It is not known what triggers rheumatoid arthritis and it usually starts to affect people around the age 40 although it has been seen in patients of all ages. It also affects three times more women than men. Usually the body’s immune system creates antibodies which are needed to help fight infection. In rheumatoid arthritis, the body mistakenly sends these antibodies to the joints, which they attack and cause the layer of cells covering the joint – called the synovium – to become damaged, sore and

Arthritis is a condition that affects many people and can cause limited movement and pain. It can affect people of all ages but is mainly found in people over the age of 45. There are two different types of arthritis, which are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

osteoarthritis by trying to avoid wear on joints by completing gentle exercise and by watching your weight. The symptoms of osteoarthritis are stiffness, pain in the joints, swelling of the joints, weakness of the joint and creaking noises from the joint. Treatment for osteoarthritis varies and can consist of medication to help with the pain and reduce the swelling but also medication that can help control the disease itself. Sometimes physiotherapy can help as well as complementary therapies. Not all medication is suitable for everyone and your

inflamed. In time if not treated, damage can occur to the bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments and it can also cause the joint to change shape and eventually destroy it. The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are throbbing, aching pains in the joints and stiffness which is usually worse first thing in the morning and after periods of inactivity. There is usually swelling around the joint and it can feel warm to the touch. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is advancing and now medications to help prevent the condition developing further and damaging the bones and tissues are available. If you think that you may be experiencing any of these symptoms you should speak to your GP who can diagnose your condition and make sure you are receiving the correct treatment.

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Bowlers of all ability can join sessions Wellsway Short Mat Bowling Club is offering free membership for its new Sunday morning sessions. Open to new or experienced bowlers, Wellsway SMBC offers a sport for all the family, say members. The Sunday sessions run

from 10am to 1pm and as well as free membership, the first tbree sessions are free too. Equipment is supplied and tuition is given by qualified coaches with DBS certification. To book your place, call Dave on 01225872780, or email wellswaysmbc@live.co.uk for more information.

Tiddler hooks a £50 prize for Paul It might not be much to look at, but this tiny fish was worth catching for Paul Elms. Taking part in the annual South Gloucestershire Show fishing contest in Henfield, he caught the first fish of the competition and bagged £50 for his troubles. He’s going to need some slightly heftier specimens to progress to the finals of the competition, which will be held at the South Glos Show in The Windmill Fisheries Showground on August 1 and 2.

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Broadlands’ U15 team have cup in their sights in national finals Young footballers from Broadlands Academy will be stepping onto the pitch at Reading FC’s Madejski Stadium this month in a bid to win the countrywide English Schools’ FA (ESFA) PlayStation Under 15 Small Schools’ Trophy. Broadlands U15s will face Blacon High School from Chester on Tuesday, May 19, as part of the three-day PlayStation Schools’ Cup Festival, which runs from May 18 to May 20. The stadium is hosting the competition for the second time and last year saw more than 5,000 spectators attend to watch the action. Pupils from Broadlands are being invited to come along and cheer their team on as well as enjoying activities including PlayStation 4 gaming, giveaways and half-time entertainment. The festival will include 15 schools’ finals across the three days, with all of the players getting the chance to use either the home or away dressing rooms at

the Championship side’s home ground. Schools, players and families can find out more about the festival at www.playstationschools cup.com or www.facebook.com/ playstationschoolscup.

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Keynsham Town FC News from The Crown Field

After a disappointing March, Keynsham Town’s First Team finished their Toolstation Western League Division One season with two good away performances. After a two-week break, Good Friday saw one of the worst home performances by the Ks this season, as they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by then bottom of the table Portishead Town. However, the following Saturday saw a vastly improved display at mid-table Radstock Town. Matthew Martin and 18-year-old Jamie Noble were handed their full First Team debuts and their youth and energy helped the Ks secure a 2-1 win. Experienced forward Dean Paget, who signed on for the Ks just before the transfer deadline, scored his first goal for the club midway through the first half. Ben Harris extended their lead straight from a corner kick on the hour, and despite the hosts pulling a goal back with 10 minutes remaining, the Ks clung on to return home with three points. April 18 saw the last game of the season with a visit to Ashton & Backwell United. A warm afternoon and bobbly pitch did not help the quality of football, but another gritty display from Keynsham saw them return home with a point from a 0-0 draw. That point left Keynsham in 17th place in the league, with 42 points from 42 games. Ironically the club had an identical record last season! After struggling for much of the season, Keynsham’s Reserves have finished their Somerset County League Division One East campaign strongly, with five wins from their last six games to finish in 10th position. The Third Team lie in ninth position in the Bristol & Suburban League Division Two, but the most successful Keynsham Senior side this season by far is the

Keynsham’s Pat Davison on the ball against Welton Rovers

I would like to think the season has renewed ‘ some optimism in and around the club. We have picked up some excellent results and produced some really promising performances.

First Team manager Chris King Somerset Floodlit Youth League Under-18 Team. Managers Brian Sealy and Sean Day moulded a bunch of lads who displayed both grit and flair, and they finished in third place in the North Division with 38 points and 67 goals from their 18 games. Several of the team have also appeared for the First XI and Reserves this season, which is fantastic for the future of the club. First Team manager Chris King summarised the season:

“Staying in the division was always our number one aim when we took over the First Team in September and apart from a few heavy defeats at the hands of the top sides in the division, I would like to think the season has renewed some optimism in and around the club. We have picked up some excellent results and produced some really promising performances along the way. “Expectations perhaps went a little high after results

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early on, and we always knew there would be plenty of ups and downs. The team has gone through massive changes and we have introduced lots of young players to the squad. “Yes, we could have gone out and filled the first team with older, more experienced players, but this often takes money and a more ruthless approach. Our philosophy has been to give everyone at the club a chance, some players have taken it and some haven’t, while others have gained great experience for the next time they get their opportunity. We haven’t been afraid to chuck players in at the deep end, sometimes they come up short, but long term they are the future of this club. I know as manager you get judged on results, but for me there is a lot more to it than that and all other managers out there will know exactly what I mean. “Of course, the club isn’t all about the first team and it has been a tough season for both our Reserves and Third Team. I was really gutted to see Terry Saunders leave the club in February having tried his very best to turn things round with the Reserves. Thankfully their fine end-of-season form has taken them away from relegation danger and I know Terry will still be as happy as anyone to see the team’s fortunes pickup. “The return of Paul Ewins has certainly helped the young lads in the team and it’s good to see him back playing after a bad knee injury last season. Sean Day and Brian Sealy have been a big advocates of the young players at the club and after a strong Under-18s campaign, they are now starting to show they can do it in senior football too. It has been a steep learning curve at times, but that’s what it is all about in the beginning.“ Finally, club secretary Julian French would like to place on record his thanks to all the Keynsham Town committee, managers and players, who have helped him get through his first full season as secretary without any major alarms. Thanks also go to everyone at Brae Avalon for helping the club create such a welcoming atmosphere for visiting teams and supporters alike. News of the club’s plans for pre-season will be in the June issue.

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Lee, 14, sets his sights on racing for GB in Canada A Saltford teenager is hoping to sail to success in Canada as part of Great Britain’s U18s Dragonboat Team. Lee Curtis, 14, is one of a 28-strong squad hoping to compete at the World Dragonboat Racing Championships in August. Lee was invited to join Bristol Empire Dragons, based in Saltford, after taking part in the Avon County Scout water regatta last year. He said: “After a few months I was invited to join a training session with other hopeful under-18 paddlers, which resulted in time trials to qualify for the team. “I train three times a week at the new Saltford Rowing Centre with Bristol Empire Dragons.” With the paddling technique and keeping time with the other rowers the main challenges, Lee says anyone from eight to 80 can master dragon boating. Not everyone is selected to represent their country, however, and Lee’s mum Tina said: “Lee and the squad are ecstatic and honoured to be competing for GB at the World Championships in Canada this August. It is a fitting reward for all their intense paddle training and fitness sessions.” The next obstacle before the team can head to Canada, however, is funding. They are aiming to raise £56,000 to cover transport, accommodation and other

Lee Curtis trains with Bristol Empire Dragons in Saltford expenses during the contest. Find out more about the team, by visiting their website at www.u18gbdragonboat.wix.com/ u18GB . Anyone wishing to sup-

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Honours for pair make club proud

The new bowling season is now under way at Keynsham Bowling Club, writes our correspondent. While some members have been playing indoors in the winter others have only just bowled their first woods for six months. A series of practice and friendly matches have been played by both ladies and gents, but now the serious stuff commences as the league fixtures start. Two long-standing members have important positions at county level. Chairman Barrie Davis is the current president of Somerset Bowls Association, a position he will hold until November. As a result of this, the local club will be hosting five county matches during the course of the season, which is also a reflection on the high quality of the green in Keynsham Park. David Bendall, who is a past president of Somerset, has been invited to join the Barbarians Bowling Association, which was set up in 1964, with the primary objective of playing against clubs who are celebrating a chapter in their history. Membership of the Barbarians is by invitation only for those who have given up their time, administratively, for the benefit of bowls, and those who have achieved honours as a result of their playing ability. The Keynsham club is very proud of the fact that two of its members have been honoured in such a way and in recognition of this held a reception at the clubhouse, inviting along people from the community.

Anyone for croquet with friendly club? Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club have had a fantastic start to their year – with more members, more success in competitions, more qualified coaches, more social events – the club is set fair for 2015, writes our correspondent. With four lawns and beautiful views across the Somerset countryside – not forgetting friendship and the increasingly popular game of croquet – what more can you ask for? Croquet is a game that does not require strength – tactics and skill are more important. Women and men play on equal terms and the handicap system means that those new to the game can give the better players a good run for their money.

CPCC is a welcoming club where members play croquet the whole year round and take part in a wide range of social activities The club arranges its own tournaments and many members take part in National Competitions – there are tournaments for people at all levels. If competitions are not for you; don’t worry, as you’ll find many like-minded members. Club members can play at any time during the week, but there are four club sessions a week where you will be guaranteed other members will be on hand to make up a game. The club also runs a beginners’ course. To find out more, contact Mo Boys on 01225 708540 or Ros Key Pugh on 01225 427525.

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