Keynshamvoice November 2014

Page 1

FREE EVERY MONTH for people and businesses in Keynsham & Saltford November, 2014 Issue 32

,QGHSHQGHQW DQG RQ WKH +LJK 6WUHHW

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk Cooking with A Lot A Choc, P47 | What’s On, P42

‘Take action on Inside zebra crossing Council plans to woodland before fatality’ buy next to K2A P5 MP: Deporting mum would be ‘catastrophe’ P8 Market’s move to Market Walk is put back P19 Guide to this year’s Winter Festival P20

Farm project needs your vote to win share of People’s Millions P11

Christmas shopping on the High Street P13

P2

Accidents spark road safety plea

Plus... Letters... p16 Books... p32 Business of the month.. p48

Puzzles... Property... Sport... Classifieds

p46 p53 p56 p60

Beat the cold this winter! )\GLERKI ]SYV KEW G]PMRHIVW LIVI 7XSGOMWX SJ EPP 'EPSV TSVXEFPI LIEXIVW KEW G]PMRHIVW ERH EGGIWWSVMIW

8QLW /D\V )DUP 7UDGLQJ (VWDWH .H\QVKDP

7HO ZZZ NH\QVKDPWLPEHU FR XN

2

T: 0117 908 2121

Keynshamvoice contacts Emma Cooper Publisher

Joni Mann Editor

0117 908 2121/ 07715 770448 emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

07887 561567 news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Hollie Dowse Advertising sales

Find us on Facebook

0117 908 2121 sales@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

December deadline Our December edition will be going to print on Monday, December 1. To ensure your news or letter is included, please contact us by Wednesday, November 26. Advertisers are asked to contact us by the same date.

Your views Letters for publication can be sent to the above email addresses or by post to Letters, Keynshamvoice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR. The editor reserves the right to edit your letter.

Local information Council Connect 01225 39 40 41 Keynsham Town Council 15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham 0117 986 8683 www.keynsham-tc.gov.uk Keynsham Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 848 7919 Police www.avonandsomersetpolice.uk General inquiries: 101 Emergency: 999

Fire www.avonfire.gov.uk Inquiries: 0117 926 2061 Emergency: 999 NHS Urgent: 111/ Emergency: 999 Anti-social behaviour team asb@bathnes.gov.uk 01225 842462 Well Aware Health and social care information www.wellaware.org.uk (Freephone) 0808 808 5252

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Keynshamvoice is independent. We cannot take responsibility for content or accuracy of adverts, and it is advertisers’ responsibility to conform to all relevant legislation. We cannot vouch for any services offered. Opinions are not necessarily those of the editor. Keynshamvoice is distributed each month to Keynsham residents. If for some reason you do not get a copy, please collect one from local pick-up points. Feedback is always welcomed, contact Emma Cooper on 0117 908 2121 or emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk. This month 11,500 copies will be distributed around Keynsham, Saltford, Burnett, Chewton Keynsham, Compton Dando, Queen Charlton, Corston and Woollard.

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

News ‘Take action on zebra crossing before fatality’ A Keynsham family say they fear it will take a fatal accident to get changes made to what they believe is a dangerous zebra crossing at the heart of Keynsham High Street. Beverley Neal has been calling for the crossing from the British Heart Foundation shop to Parsons Bakery to be replaced with pedestrian-controlled lights for four years after her mother Patricia Neal was knocked down by a lorry as she used the zebra crossing in 2010. She has repeated her appeal over the years following other incidents at the spot and, following two recent incidents, has been prompted to step up her calls again to Bath and North East Somerset Council to make changes. The council has said it is installing anti-skid surfacing around the crossing but added that it doesn’t believe a pedestrian-controlled crossing would improve safety at the site. While she welcomes the improvements, Ms Neal said: “All this money is being spent on Market Walk so why don’t they make the roads safe? Keynsham is being rejuvenated, there is more traffic with all the new developments and the High Street will just get busier. “I’m worried there will be a death before that crossing is changed – it’s been four years since I raised the issue and still people are being hurt. As a mum of a Wellsway pupil I know it needs to be safe for the children who walk to and from school along the High Street and for the general public.” Ms Neal’s daughter Jasmine, now in Year 8 at Wellsway School, witnessed her grandmother’s accident on the crossing, which left Mrs Neal, now 80, needing physiotherapy and with a permanently detached muscle in her shoulder. Ms Neal, who is a full-time carer for her mother, has taken her concerns to local councillors and her calls for improved safety have been echoed by staff from Parsons Bakery, who overlook

the crossing. It was the shop workers who witnessed the two most recent incidents, which happened within just days of each other in October – one in which a woman was knocked over on the crossing and taken to hospital in an ambulance and a near miss for another pedestrian. Staff member Emma Moon, who has tended to people involved in incidents on the crossing, said: “We hear the sound of drivers putting on their emergency brakes every day. You almost don’t want to look – it’s upsetting for us. It could be a young girl with a pram, a child or an elderly person. “The crossing needs to be changed so that pedestrians have complete right of way, cars should have to stop for the pedestrians.” Colleague Lorna Hewlett, who is also Beverley Neal’s sister, said: “The road is so packed with cars that the crossing isn’t visible enough – it needs more signs or a pelican crossing. “It’s the busiest part of the High Street, and there will only be more people and more traffic in future. It’s the ideal situation for a pelican crossing.” Keynsham councillor Charles Gerrish says he backs the call for action and has met with a B&NES highways respresentative at the site to discuss the concerns. He said: “There is clearly a genuine problem at this crossing as it currently stands, particularly at this time of the year when the sun is low in the sky and blinds drivers. “It’s something I’ve recently discussed with officers and had a meeting at the site with one of the council’s highways team. “I believe that action should be taken to resolve this issue as part of the strategic review of traffic in Keynsham, including the High Street, which is currently out for consultation. I would urge residents to give their views on this as part of this consultation by using the additional comments box. “The whole wider issue of

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News

3

Transport and traffic up for discussion

Lorna Hewlett, Emma Moon, Beverley Neal and Jasmine Neal-Long near the zebra crossing in Keynsham High Street traffic on the High Street needs a resolution as soon as possible.” A spokesperson for B&NES Council said: “To improve road safety, the council is currently installing anti-skid surfacing on the approach to the existing zebra crossing in the High Street. “This will help in two ways – firstly it will be a coloured surface which will help improve the

visibility of the crossing and secondly it will help shorten braking distances for approaching motor vehicles. “There is good forward visibility to the beacons at the side of the zebra crossing – we don’t think that a puffin crossing would improve forward visibility further or improve road safety at this location.”

Keynsham residents are being asked for their views on everything from parking and pedestrian crossings to traffic congestion and air pollution as Bath and North East Somerset Council puts together a strategy for transport in the town in years to come. Among the proposals made by transport chiefs are improved cycle routes to schools, a review of pedestrian facilities in the town centre, improvements to the Wellsway, Bath Hill and Bath Road junction, better bus fares, a study of Hicks Gate roundabout and surveys of demand for car parking. The strategy aims to, among other things, minimise increases in congestion, promote alternative modes of transport to the car, like walking and cycling, improve air quality in the town and improve the town’s travel connections, such as its rail links.

But residents are being asked to put forward their own suggestions to help draw up a transport plan for the future, called Developing a Strategy For Keynsham. Two public events took place in October for residents to air their views, but people are still urged to join in by completing a questionnaire that can be found online at www. bathnes.gov.uk/keynshamtransportstrategy, by calling 01225 394408 or emailing transportation@bathnes.gov. uk. Keynsham councillors have raised concerns at a “lack of detail” in the proposals put forward by the council and are urging residents to help strengthen and improve the document with their suggestions. The closing date for views is November 12, 2014. The council’s Cabinet is due to decide upon the strategy this winter.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

4

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

News Library starts fresh chapter as ‘flagship’ of new development Keynsham’s new town centre is finally opening its doors to its first tenants and given the community their first look inside. And among the first to be settling in at Market Walk were the town’s library team, who packed up shelves and shelves of books to move around the corner and unpack them again in their new base. With books and library services spread over two floors, it’s certainly a world away from their temporary accommodation at Riverside – and from the libraries before that. One of the building’s new display windows houses photos from the library’s previous incarnations at various locations in the town, alongside the 1960s time capsule dug up from under the old town hall and – even further back – Roman artefacts uncovered from the Somerdale site.

Proving a big hit with visitors, according to senior customer service officer Lorraine Corbishley, is the glass floor under which the town’s Roman mosaic is displayed for all to examine. She said: “It’s a vast improvement on what we had before. I like the fact that it’s light and airy, the mosaic floor is proving a great success with customers as are the artefacts on display. Upstairs there is a nice quiet area which has a really nice atmosphere. “Children have certainly taken it to heart with the big coloured chairs and we are hoping to provide more Baby Bounce and Rhyme classes and storytime sessions if we can get volunteers. We have lots of ideas for the future.� The team are now working alongside staff from the council’s One-Stop Shop service as well as representatives from a range of

organisations, including Curo, Sirona, Care and Repair, the Citizens Advice Bureau and more. And with so many services under one roof, another welcome addition has been the new cafe run by Bath Bakery offering a range of sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks. The chain already has a shop and cafe opposite in Temple Street and will also be running the staff canteen at Market Walk, creating five to six new jobs in total. Managing director Mark Slevin said he was delighted to be part of the new development and added: “I believe passionately in providing local products to the local community and employing local people. “With two existing shops, and now two new shops, Keynsham is very much a centre of activity for us.� Another new service for the

town is a register office, which will operate from the One-Stop Shop on Mondays and Tuesdays. The library will be open during the Winter Festival on Friday, November 28, with entertainment and Lorraine Corbishley says she hopes people who haven’t yet visited will come and take a look. “It’s lovely being at the top end of the civic centre, and not tucked away in the corner. We feel we are the flagship for the centre and I hope the community will consider it theirs and get involved.â€? ď Ž And with Market Walk suddenly coming to life, new venue Bonzo Lounge is getting ready to welcome its first customers. The bar-restaurant is being fitted out ready to open its doors on Wednesday, November 12.

&RPH DQG HQMR\ DQ H[FLWLQJ FDI EDU H[SHULHQFH 6XSHU FKRLFH RI PHQX ȧ )XOO\ OLFHQVHG %RRNLQJV QRZ EHLQJ WDNHQ IRU

&KULVWPDV /XQFK %XIIHWV 3DUWLHV

&DWHULQJ IURP Č? SHRSOH WK 1RYHPEHU Č? 'HFHPEHU

&DOO XV RU GURS LQ WR ERRN \RXU &KULVWPDV SDUW\ QRZ 'HOLFLRXV PHDOV PDQ\ IURP XQGHU e &RIIHHV DQG LFHG FRIIHHV &DNHV DQG DIWHUQRRQ WHDV )UHH VHFXUH ZL ˉ

&KLOG IULHQGO\ JDUGHQ DUHD $// '$< %5($.)$676 IURP e 3OXV KDYH \RXU FDU ZDVKHG IURP MXVW e

2SHQ GD\V 0RQ 7KX DP WR SP )UL 6DW DP WR SP 6XQ DP WR SP

7HO %DWK 5RDG .H\QVKDP %6 71 /LNH XV RQ )DFHERRN

)LQG XV RQ WKH PDLQ %DWK 5G EHWZHHQ .H\QVKDP DQG 6DOWIRU G QHDU WKH 7H[DFR JDUDJH

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News Council may buy up woodland to allow K2A sale to go ahead A Keynsham woodland is set to be purchased by Bath and North East Somerset Council to pave the way for hundreds of new homes on nearby land. A wrangle over right-of-way at the site means officers are recommending the council buys Abbots Wood, off Parkhouse Lane in South Keynsham, from the Woodland Trust. It means the authority could then sell the neighbouring land, known as K2A, for development – with Barratt Homes already hoping to build 266 homes on the plot. Ward councillor Alan Hale said he welcomed the fact the woodland would be protected for community use but added that he and other councillors were pressing for road improvements to cope with increased traffic because of concerns of the impact the new development would have on local infrastructure.

Abbots Wood in Keynsham He said: “It’s welcome news that the council’s proposed purchase of Abbots Wood includes a safeguard to protect it for community use, a protection which was originally established in the mid-1990s by way of a restrictive covenant to ensure its use was

only as woodland and for the enjoyment of the public. “However, Keynsham as a whole, and south Keynsham especially, is already having to cope with a significant amount of new development, and these plans will put more pressure

5

onto our town’s roads and local infrastructure. “The council needs to ensure that it seizes the opportunity to improve local road connections. In particular I’ve long called for a road linking the current K2 Meadows development to Charlton Road to ease traffic on Park Road, but not to the detriment of Abbots Wood. “Also, if this further development is to take place there desperately needs to be improvements to road connections to the A37 to avoid all the extra traffic piling onto Charlton Road and the town centre.” Barratt Homes revealed its plans for the K2A site earlier this year, including a new roundabout from Charlton Road and an upgrade for Holmoak Road play area. Council leaders are set to make a decision on the officers’ recommendation to purchase the woods this month.

9DOLG XQWLO WK 1RYHPEHU

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

6

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

News

Foxes offer a window on wildlife

Could your pet have diabetes? Just like in people, diabetes is a growing concern for pets. Diabetes is caused by the pancreas not being able to produce enough insulin, or that the insulin produced is not being used correctly. Insulin allows glucose in the blood to enter cells, helping the body to function properly. Without this, it can be life threatening. Unfortunately, your pet can’t tell you how they’re feeling. However, diabetic pets often have one or more tell-tale signs to keep an eye out for including excessive thirst, frequent urination, weight loss despite constant hunger, weakness or lethargy, vomiting, thin or dull hair, or cloudy eyes. Like all illnesses, the earlier diabetes is diagnosed and treated, the better. There are estimated to be half a million undiagnosed diabetic people in the UK – imagine how many pets may also be at risk! Once diagnosed, it can be an easy to manage condition and your pet can lead a happy, healthy life. It is thought that obese pets and female dogs are at greater risk of diabetes later in life, and

some breeds can actually be predisposed to the condition. To help lower the chances of your pet developing diabetes, we recommend they maintain a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a suitable diet. To raise awareness, throughout November we will be taking part in the “Take a Tinkle� initiative in aid of Pet Diabetes Month. We will be offering a free diabetes check using a simple urine test. Just collect a sample from your pet and pop it into Keynsham Veterinary Centre for testing. If you are concerned that your pet may have diabetes or would like further information, give us a call on 0117 986 7700.

Rebecca Gibb BVM&S MRCVS GPCertSAM Veterinary Surgeon at Keynsham Veterinary Centre (part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group)

A local lattraction has welcomed two new residents as part of its plans to create a new “British wildlife park�. Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park has welcomed Felix and Rusty, two red foxes, to a new enclosure that marks the first step towards the attraction’s aim of raising awareness of the wild animals living in our countryside. Bath and North East Somerset Council chairman Martin Veal officially opened the enclosure, along with the park’s new mascot, Felix the Fox, last month. Douglas Daniels, managing director, said: “This is our first step in opening up the secret world of British wildlife that lives around us to the public – next we are looking at otters, red squirrels and a game bird walk-through enclosure. Felix the Fox has been so popular and it is great to give our visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with a tame fox.� Felix was the first to arrive with Rusty joining him later, and

Unveiling the new fox enclosure with Felix both are getting on well, say the team. There will be plenty of chance to meet the pair as the park will be operating full open hours throughout winter, from now until the end of March, with halfprice entry. Visit www.avonvalleycountry park.com.

021'$<

.H\QVKDP 0HWKRGLVW .H\ &HQWUH &KDUOWRQ 5RDG SP

7HO 6KDURQ

78(6'$<

.H\QVKDP 0HWKRGLVW .H\ &HQWUH &KDUOWRQ 5RDG DP

7HO 6KDURQ

7+856'$<

.H\QVKDP %DSWLVW &KXUFK +LJK 6WUHHW DP DP

7HO $QQ

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

7

News Milestone day as Fry Club takes shape for its spring opening Plans to say a fitting final farewell to the old Fry Club are being put together – as the new building reached a milestone in its construction. A “topping out” ceremony was held to celebrate completion of the structure that will form the replacement for the long-standing venue founded by Frys for its workers. Kevin Thatcher, site contact for Mondelez International (formerly Cadbury’s) and Fry Club chairman said: “The new club will be a fantastic asset for the local community and we are looking forward to moving in during the spring of 2015. “We will be planning a range of activities to leave the existing building in true Fry Club style and welcome as many as possible to events celebrating the opening of our new facility.” The new club, which is being constructed by building company

Pollard MD Bill Badham, project manager Andy Webb, Fry Club chairman Kevin Thatcher and Taylor Wimpey project director Adrian Slade Pollard, will feature five flexible function rooms, a large sports bar with a skittle alley, changing rooms, and a multi-activity room for the various groups that meet at the premises. Sports facilities will include

13 full-size football pitches – one of which will be an FA-standard floodlit pitch – plus two junior pitches, four cricket pitches and a nine-hole golf course, while the existing bowling green and tennis courts are being retained.

Bill Badham, managing director of Pollard, said: “The Fry Club has and continues to be at the heart of the local community, and as a regional contractor we are delighted to be playing our part in ensuring that this remains the case for future generations. The topping out ceremony marks a hugely significant stage in the development of this exciting project. “This iconic club enters a new phase in its life with the redevelopment of this historic site by Taylor Wimpey, with today’s event marking the completion of the structure.” Adrian Slade, project director for Taylor Wimpey, added: “We’re delighted to have reached such a landmark occasion in the revitalisation of this important building, which will provide a fantastic legacy and community hub for the local area for a great many years to come.”

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

8

News

T: 0117 908 2121

Council leader at fracking summit The leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council has taken his concerns over fracking in the area to a national environmental conference. Councillor Paul Crossley addressed the recent Shale Gas Environmental Summit in London to raise the issue of the possible impact on Bath’s natural Hot Springs if fracking was to be allowed in the region. He said: “The World Heritage City of Bath is home to the UK’s only natural Hot Springs. I have deep concerns about the fracking process and the possible damage to the supply of water to the springs and the knock-on impact on the city as a major tourist attraction.� The summit is a platform for industry representatives to discuss environmental aspects of fracking. Applications to explore potential fracking sites in B&NES have previously been submitted to the council, with one at Hicks Gate withdrawn last year.

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Deportation would be by Jayne Taylor Kevin and Mae Draper have been happily married for nearly 20 years and have a 14-year-old daughter. Yet the family could face the tragedy of being split up just because Mrs Draper was issued with the wrong type of visa while in Manila. Mrs Draper is now facing deportation to the Philippines despite spending the past year negotiating with the UK Border Agency. Mr Draper, 59, who used to live in Keynsham and ran a video and hi-fi business in the High Street for 15 years, is doing everything he can to keep his family together, including a petition urging Downing Street to intervene and end their suffering. The couple, who met in Hong Kong and married in Bristol in 1995, travelled extensively but regularly returned to Bristol. Mrs Draper, a trained midwife, returned to the Philippines

Kevin and Mae Draper with daughter Rhian in Christmas 2011 to spend time with her father following the death of her mother, but she then had trouble coming back to England. She was stopped from returning for a year but was then granted a visitor’s visa so came back to the UK in March 2013. But Mrs Draper, 41, needs a spouse visa in order to remain in this country. She has been told she cannot simply transfer her visitor’s visa to a spouse visa, as used to be the case. Instead, the family have been told they have to start the visa application process from scratch

which would involve Mrs Draper returning to the Philippines. Even then, her application could be turned down. The family want to know why the UK Border Agency in Manila did not issue Mrs Draper with a spouse visa in the first place. Mr Draper, who now lives in Anstey’s Road, Hanham, with his wife, their daughter Rhian and Kevin’s elderly mother Catherine, said: “If the UK government could say if Mae goes back to the Philippines and applies for a spouse visa it would be done within a reasonable amount

tel:

•–ƒ„Ž‹•Š‡† ͔͗ ›‡ƒ”• —�†‡” –Š‡ •ƒ�‡ ‘™�‡”•Š‹’ � ƒ “—‹‡– –”‡‡ Ž‹�‡† •–”‡‡– ‹� ‡›�•Šƒ�

01761 490361

ƒ”‡ ‘�‡ ˆ‘” –Š‡ Ž†‡”Ž›

Ž•‘ ‘ƥ‡”‹Â?‰ Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇŚÂ…ÂƒÂ”Â‡ ƒÂ?† ”‡•’‹–‡Ǥ —”–Š‡” ‹Â?ˆ‘”Â?ƒ–‹‘Â? ’Ž‡ƒ•‡ …‘Â?Â–ÂƒÂ…Â–ÇŁ

ƒ–‹‡ ‡”˜‹Â? Č‹ ƒÂ?ÂƒÂ‰Â‡Â”ČŒ ‘” ‘ƒÂ?Â?‡ ‡Â?Â?‡†› Č‹ ‡’—–› ƒÂ?ÂƒÂ‰Â‡Â”ČŒ

‡Žǣ ͔͕͕͛Í?͚͖͘͜Í?Í› Â?ÂƒÂ‹ÂŽÇŁ Â?‘•–›Â?Ž‘†‰‡̡Ž‹˜‡Ǥ…‘Ǥ—Â? Í– ‡Ž•–‘Â? Â‘ÂƒÂ†ÇĄ ‡›Â?•ŠƒÂ?ÇĄ Í—Í• Í–

)ȞȭÉ? ČžHĘ‹É™ Ôˇ &Ę?Ę Č˛Ę‘É 3Ę‹ČźĘ‘É IĘ?É Ę‘ÉƒĘ‘ʢɨ l ʣȟʑQɢ Ę?Éš Ę Ę˘Ę–QʤĘ–QÉ’ ĘŚQʤɾÉ— ĘƒČąÉ? Ę‘QÉ? Ôˇ For all your printed stationery requirements

Order your Bespoke Christmas Cards now

mail@kc-printing.co.uk www.kc-printing.co.uk Pensford Hill, Pensford, Bristol BS39 4AA

* Free copier offer does not apply to artwork costs and excludes VAT.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News ‘catastrophic’ for family – MP

and with Mr Draper’s mother Catherine last year of time, say a month, we would be more than happy to comply. But what we are concerned about is Mae leaving the country with the uncertainty of not knowing how long it would take. “It could take up to two years or more and then it could be turned down on some technical-

ity we don’t yet know about. That uncertainty is hard to take.” Mr Draper, a property developer, said people who know his family react in “complete disbelief” at the situation. “People think there must be more to it because they can’t believe the UK government would

separate a family that has been together for more than 20 years with a 14-year-old daughter. “We have friends from all corners of the world and they say to us ‘What’s going on over there? You and Mae have been together for such a long time’. They know we are a genuine family.” Mr Draper said the law should also consider the deteriorating health of his 92-year-old mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease. “My mum’s health is becoming desperate. We weighed her this morning and she was just 5st 9lbs. Mae isn’t even allowed to look after her in an official capacity but she tends to her needs right throughout every day. Why doesn’t the law take into consideration other people living in the family home? There are two of us at the helm. I couldn’t manage on my own.” Mr Draper said Rhian is faced with the devastating decision of whether to go to the Philippines with her mother or stay in Eng-

9

land with him. He said: “Rhian is torn about making a decision. One minute she says she wants to go with her mum if she’s forced to go back to the Philippines but on the other hand she is excelling at John Cabot Academy. Her life is one of a high achiever and that would be disrupted if she went overseas.” The family are being supported by Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore. “Kevin, Rhian and Catherine are all British citizens,” he said. “The impact upon the whole family, should Mae be deported, would be catastrophic. “This is a tragic and distressing story and one which is totally unnecessary.” The Kingswood MP is urging people to sign the Draper family’s petition via his website so he can present a strong case to the Government later this month, when he will go to 10 Downing Street with the Drapers. At the time of going to press 1,250 people had signed the petition.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

10

T: 0117 908 2121

Youth and education

The Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol, Mrs Mary Prior MBE JP, with her appointed Cadets for 2014-2015 – back row from left, Cadet Sgt Francis Gainsborough, Cadet Company Sgt Major Daniel Phillpotts, and Cadet Flight Sgt Steven Barbour. Front, Cadet Sgt Major Zoe Gould and Cadet Sgt Major Dominic Hirst

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

‘Exceptional’ Cadet earns an exciting role A sixth-former from Saltford has earned the honour of joining an elite group of Army Cadets who will represent the organisation at official engagements in the Bristol area. Seventeen-year-old Daniel Phillpotts, a Cadet Company Sergeant Major, has been appointed as one of the County and City of Bristol Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for the next year. The role will see the Wellsway student attend a range of important occasions, including any royal visits during the year. Daniel joined the Keynsham detachment of the Army Cadet Force in 2010 and has worked his way through five levels of training, completed his silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and is now working towards one highest levels, the Master Cadet Award, besides studying for his A levels. He has a black belt in karate and one day hopes to join the Marines. He said: “I joined the Cadets as soon as I was old enough and it has been a brilliant experience, with plenty of variety, including more recently an advanced infantry course with 6th Battalion, The Rifles, and a Cadet leadership course with the Parachute Regiment.

“The whole experience has made me a lot more confident. When I joined, I was actually rather shy and did not say much!” Daniel has taken up his new role alongside four other young people from the Bristol area. A spokesperson for the Keynsham ACF detachment said: “Daniel is an exceptional example of an Army Cadet and relishes every opportunity that comes his way. His enthusiasm for cadet activities, whether they be adventurous training such as abseiling, sailing, etc or activities geared around our military skills syllabus is infectious to those around him. “He is a natural leader and works within the detachment teaching other Cadets junior to himself and maintaining high standards of discipline. His dedication to achieve is a credit to him and very inspiring to others.” Anyone interested in joining Keynsham Detachment can visit on Thursday evenings between 7.15pm and 9.15pm at the TA Centre, Ashmead Road, Keynsham to find out more about the activities on offer. Contact Bristol ACF Headquarters 0117 986 3344 for more details.

 Fourteen Scouts from Frome Troop 1st Keynsham put their skills to the test, hiking from HQ in Ashton Way to the Centenary Woods campsite at Newton St Loe. For the weekend expedition, the group had to plan their route,

set up camp and make their own meals as part of their Expedition Challenge badge. All of the group completed the challenge and Rosie, 13, described the hike as “really enjoyable” – particularly their chicken stew.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

11

Youth and education Farm project needs your vote to win a share of People’s Millions A Keynsham community farming project at a local school is in the running for a cash windfall of nearly £50,000 – if TV viewers get behind it and vote. FAB Keynsham, run by Broadlands Academy, is one of six West Country groups shortlisted to take part in The People’s Millions competition this month to win Big Lottery Fund money. The contest will see FAB (Farm at Broadlands) Keynsham go head-to-head with the Space2Play project in Bristol on ITV on Monday, November 24, with the group that gets the most public votes on the day awarded the money. FAB Keynsham aims to use farming and gardening as an activity to develop self-confidence, work experience and tolerance and respect within the community for disaffected and disabled young people.

The team hopes to win ÂŁ45,000 to buy animals including chickens and goats and to make the site fully accessible for disabled and visually impaired children with tactile signs and specialist equipment, so they can open up the farm to offer young people taster days Nicky Parry, project leader, said: “FAB Keynsham aims to make farming and gardening more accessible to disabled and visually impaired children, young people and their families with help of retired members of the community. “We want to be able to offer them the same opportunities as everyone else and be involved in new and exciting activities, develop their self-confidence and all round well-being. We want people to get involved in a fun social activity and make new friends of all ages.â€?

2SHQ 'D\ DW

3 5 22)

The community farm group will make its case for winning the funding in a programme broadcast on Monday, November 24, and voting lines will open at 9am that day with the winner announced the following day. Volunteers and supporters are now busy raising awareness and encouraging people to vote on the day. Filming at the project is taking place at the start of this month. On November 25 and 26, four other West Country groups will compete for cash. There are four £50,000 awards up for grabs in the region – one award for each night from November 24 to November 26, as well as a bonus award for the runner-up with the most phone votes across the week. Find out more at www. peoplesmillions.org.uk/2014finalists/westcountryeast.

Broadlands Academy pupils get behind the bid to win ÂŁ45,000 for their community farming project

NO

TAKI W BOOK NG INGS

2014

&KDQGDJ ,QIDQW 6FKRRO 35 3522) 5 2 2 ) &DOOLQJ DOO SDUHQWV ZLWK FKLOGUHQ VWDUWLQJ VFKRRO LQ ĹšĹ˜Ĺ™Ĺ? $Q LQYLWDWLRQ WR WRXU RXU VFKRRO

2Q )ULGD\ ŚŠWK 1RYHPEHU

Steam Specials

7RXUV DW ĹĄ Ĺ›Ĺ˜DP řřDP Ĺ™ Ĺ™Ĺ?SP DQG ĹšSP 7RXUV DW 3522) 3OHDVH WHOHSKRQH WKH VFKRRO RIILFH RQ Ĺ˜Ĺ™Ĺ™Ĺ&#x; ĹĄĹ Ĺž ĹœĹ™ĹšĹĄ WR DUUDQJH $ ZDUP ZHOFRPH DZDLWV *6:22 1 ,

' '

. .

:H ORRN IRUZDUG WR PHHWLQJ \RX $QQLH 6PDUW +HDGWHDFKHU

*\PQDVWLFV ' Usbnqpmjof Dmvc The Wesley Studios Kingswood Foundation. Britannia Road Kingswood BS15 8DB

*773 67? .7: 8:- ;+0774 2=617: )6, ;-617: +4);;-; 16 /A56);<1+; )6, <:)58741616/ 1-1 REBOUND THERAPY AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. HELPS NUMEROUS CONDITIONS INCLUDING AUTISM, ADHD AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES FROGGIES CLUB FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR SIBLINGS - EVERY SATURDAY 12-12.50PM JUST COME ALONG (ÂŁ4 PER SESSION)

<MT ! ! WZ ^Q[Q\ W]Z _MJ[Q\M WV ___ SQVO[_WWLOaUVI[\QK[ KW ]S

SPE

S UNTS* O C DI S I N G

FO R C I A L BO OK GROUP

Tel: 0117 17 93 1 932 32 55 5 5538 538 5 38

www.avonvalleyrailway.org Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD *terms and conditions apply

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

12

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Youth and education

Full steam ahead for Christmas!

A special visitor will be waiting to greet families who take a festive trip on an Avon Valley Railway steam train in the run-up to Christmas. Father Christmas is swapping his usual mode of transport once again and hopping onboard the Santa Steam Specials from November 30 and every weekend in December as well as Monday, December 8, Tuesday, December 23 and Christmas Eve. Young passengers will each receive a gift as Father Christmas makes his way along the train to meet them all and there will be festive refreshments, too. The journey lasts around an

hour and takes passengers on a six-mile round trip through the scenic Avon Valley inside oldfashioned carriages and pulled by a steam locomotive, recreating the heyday of rail travel. Richard Shacklock, commercial manager at Avon Valley Railway, said: “A trip to Avon Valley Railway is filled with wonder and excitement for young visitors at any time of year, so where better to meet Father Christmas than onboard our Santa Steam Specials?� For more information or to book your trip on a Santa Steam Special, visit www.avonvalley railway.org or call 0117 932 5538.

Rehearsing for dance extravaganza Around 250 children from as young as two-and-a-half will be stepping into the spotlight at a charity dance show. Members of Keyford Dancing School have been hard at work rehearsing for the performance, which will be held at Broadlands Academy on November 13, 14 and 15 at 7.15pm, with a matinee

show on November 15 at 2.30pm. The dancers will perform ballet, tap, modern, jazz and acrobatic dances with all proceeds from the show to be split between Children in Need and the Fear Hall’s refurbishment fund. Tickets are still available from Patricia Veale on 01761 452073.

&UDIW *LIW )DLU :HOOVZD\ 6FKRRO 6XQGD\ WK 1RYHPEHU QRRQ S P

&(/(%5$7,1* <($56 ,1 .(<16+$0

.H\QVKDP )DUPHUV 0DUNHW

6DWXUGD\ WK 1RYHPEHU DP SP $6+721 :$< &$5 3$5.

2YHU VWDOOV

&RQWDFW 'DZQ RQ

DQG HYHU\ QG 6DWXUGD\ RI WKH PRQWK )RU \RXU GLDU\ WK 'HFHPEHU )RU PRUH LQIR YLVLW ZZZ VRPHUVHWIDUPHUVPDUNHWV FR XN SKRQH RU IROORZ XV RQ #6)00DUNHWV

.(<16+$0 +$5':$5(

Â…

-867 7+( -2%

DQ\ SXUFKDVH RYHU Â…

2)) RQ SURGXFWLRQ RI WKLV DGYHUWLVHPHQW LQ 1RYHPEHU

‡ ',< ‡ 7RROV ‡ *DUGHQLQJ ‡ (OHFWULFDOV ‡ 'HFRUDWLQJ ‡ 3OXPELQJ ‡ +RXVHZDUHV 7HPSOH 6W .H\QVKDP %6 +) 7 23(1,1* 7,0(6 0RQ )UL DP SP 6DW DP SP

Providers of Excellent, Reliable and Affordable Private Care since 1986

Live in Care ─ Respite Care ─ Palliative Care Day Care

01179 860710 / 0800 1114885 Help when you need it in the comfort of your own home 44 Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HG www.featherbedhomecare.co.uk

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Christmas Shopping on the High Street

13

Christmas is fast approaching, and this month Keynshamvoice has been on the search for some great festive purchases from Keynsham High Street. Beauty at Serendipity

Polkadot

Dazzle at your Christmas party with festive Shellac nails from ÂŁ25. Book an appointment on 0117 986 9672.

Baubles to make any tree look festive from ÂŁ2.99 to ÂŁ3.99.

Trigaci Beautiful selections of scarves in a range of designs available from Trigaci from only ÂŁ7.99.

Reflections R Harvem

Help your friends shimmer and shine with a pampering gift set from System Professional. Each gift set is tailored to your individual hair needs. Drop into Reflections, 27 High Street, Keynsham to get yours now!

Hoodies from £12.50. Kids’ and adults’ sizes available.

Local buys in Keynsham

IIHU 2 U H E P H Y Z 1R ZV ZLWK H\HEUR H SHUIHFW EUR

J HWZ WKD[ DQG H\HEURZ WLQW IRU Â…

RD 7HPSOH 6WUHHW .H\QVKDP %6 (+ 3UHYLRXVO\ NQRZQ DV 7KH %HDXW\ %R[

: ZZZ EHDXW\DWVHUHQGLSLW\ FRP ( EHDXW\DWVHUHQGLSLW\#JPDLO FRP 7 To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Salon Manager, Alice and her experienced team invite you to your local, award-winning hair salon. Our team are trained to the highest level and oer all hairdressing services in a friendly, relaxed environment and very competitive prices. Shiatsu massage chairs, refreshment menu and take-home magazines FREE with every service! Ladies Cut from £38.99 Gents Cut from £18.99 Highlights from £90.50 When spending £30 or over on hair services only on production of this voucher. Oer expires 31 August 2015 . Only redeemable in Reections, Keynsham.Not to be used in conjunction with any other oer.

ÂŁ5 OFF

27 High Street , Keynsham, BS31 1DP Tel: 0117 986 7315 www.reectionshair.co.uk

7+( /281*( *HQWV KDLU VW\OLQJ E\

$ SURIHVVLRQDO JHQWV KDLU VW\OLQJ VHUYLFH LQ D UHOD[LQJ ORXQJH VW\OH HQYLURQPHQW (QMR\ D FRPSOLPHQWDU\ FROG EHHU :L)L L3DG XVH DQG VN\ VSRUWV ZKLOH \RX ZDLW

*HQWV &XW Â… D +LJK 6WUHHW .H\QVKDP 7HO 0RQGD\ ² :HGQHVGD\ DP ² SP 7KXUVGD\ ² )ULGD\ DP ² SP 6DWXUGD\ DP ² SP

%22. 21/,1( ZZZ UHĂ HFWLRQVKDLU FR XN WKH ORXQJH TXHXHFDP

15

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Christmas Shopping on the High Street Reflections

Beauty at Serendipity

ghd rose gold styler gift set Smooth plates make straightening all hair types and lengths quick and easy while contoured edges help to create perfect curls and waves. A protective plate, automatic sleep mode and universal voltage make this the perfect go-to styler. Limited edition roll bag The perfect storage place for hot stylers. The roll bag doubles up as a heat resistant mat. Limited edition sectioning clips Complete the look with two rose gold accented sectioning clips.

We have Christmas gift skin sets for all skin types, including a hydrating body kit. They start from as little as £17.50.

Polkadot Home Beautiful wooden carved kissing reindeer from £9.99 to £14.99.

Local buys in Keynsham

In Store from BRITISH PRODUCT

harv em.

£4.99 to £26.99

co.u

k

HARVEM.CO.UK - 7 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DP TEL: 0117 986 22 66

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

16

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

TER T E

L

S

able reluctance, I enclose my cheque for ÂŁ30 in response to the above PCN you have deemed to issue to me. I cannot plead innocence to this “offenceâ€? as I clearly remember the incident and it is a shame that the council is unable to exercise discretion and common sense in such matters. In my case, I did enter the bus lane just a few yards before it ended in order to cross into the left-turning only lane from the A4 to the A4174 at Brislington. The traffic light ahead was showing a green arrow for the left turn Following your article on the A4 while the traffic in the right hand bus lane at Brislington, “Surprise llane was at a standat fine on bank holidayâ€? Surprise at Ă€ne still due to a red light (October, Keynshamon bank holiday s sshowing for proceeding voice), here is a copy of sstraight ahead. There a letter I sent to Parkw were no vehicles, buses ing Services at Bristol o or otherwise, in the City Council after I also lleft-hand lane leading received a fine: tto the traffic lights and No doubt you have I impeded no one by seen the article in this m making such a move. month’s KeynshamIIn fact, I assisted the voice commenting on ttraffic flow behind your decision to fine a m me (as did the several lady for “transgressingâ€? vehicles that followed) by alinto the bus lane in Brislington leviating the build-up back to the on a bank holiday. (In case you park-and-ride site. haven’t seen the article, a copy is It occurs to me that there is a attached.) fundamental fault with bus lanes Feeling somewhat resigned to where, unlike box junctions, it the situation, and with consider-

Bus lanes need common sense

A Keynsham woman is hoping to stop other people falling foul of bank holiday bus lane regulations after she was surprised to receive a penalty notice in the post. Sue Hodges, who works at Polkadot Home on the High Street, had got up early on August 25, Bank Holiday Monday, and decided to go to Brislington Retail Park while it was still quiet. Driving on the A4 past the park-andride just before 9am, she moved into the bus lane, assuming the rules would not be in force on the bank holiday as there were so few cars on the road. Sue said: “I was shocked to get the penalty notice as I knew straight away it must have been the bank holiday. But when I looked at the pictures sent with the notice, I just had to laugh – I’m the only car in sight on that stretch of road. “I held my hands up and paid

the fine but I think many other people are at risk of being caught out by assuming the bus lanes aren’t in force as it’s so much quieter on a bank holiday.� The signs next to the bus lane show they are in force Monday to Friday from 7-10am. A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “Bus lanes at this location are in operation between Mondays and Fridays at peak morning periods; this includes bank holidays. “The details of these restrictions are clearly displayed on the associated signs located on the approach to the bus lane. Bus lanes in Bristol are enforced under the Transport Act 2000, with associated parking restrictions under the Traffic Management Act 2004. “If there are any doubts about a decision that has been made by our officers, drivers have a right to appeal."

should be possible to enter them if it can be seen that the exit from them is clear. That said, however, I see absolutely no reason why the council cannot act in a common sense manner whatever the “details of the restrictions that are clearly displayed� are. It should have the discretion in cases such as mine (as well as the lady who is subject to the attached article and other cases of a similar nature) so as to avoid such negative publicity and accusations of doing no more than operating a scheme seen to be designed to extract money from road users causing harm to no one. It would be appreciated if I could receive a reasoned response to my letter, rather than a simply quotation of “the rules� as given in the article attached. Alan Hobdey Barr’s Court

Help make case for nature reserve I am writing in response to the news article in the October Keynshamvoice, entitled “Charity pulls out of nature reserve plan�. As a Keynsham resident,

November, 2014

school teacher and wildlife enthusiast, I am dismayed that Avon Wildlife Trust has been forced to withdraw from leading the proposed transformation of a 2km area of riverbank into a local nature reserve. It is clear that the reason for the withdrawal is simply that the financial support offered by the developers Taylor Wimpey is inadequate to meet the costs of establishing such a reserve. I was very hopeful that Keynsham could replicate at Somerdale what has happened in Portishead, with the development of Portbury Wharf following a substantial grant from developers Persimmon. In addition, significantly, a small annual “ground rent� is paid by all residents of the nearby housing estate, all of which goes to Avon Wildlife Trust for the ongoing maintenance and improvement of this outstanding Severnside wetland area. The success of Portbury Wharf highlights the need for the trust’s involvement at Keynsham, rather than some ethereal “local community group� which, even if such a group came forward, would be extremely limited in what it could achieve with the relatively modest grant offered.

:HÂśUH UHFUXLWLQJ 'LVWULFW 1XUVHV 6RFLDO :RUNHUV 7KHUDSLVWV 6XSSRUW :RUNHUV DQG +HDOWK 9LVLWRUV , OLNH ZRUNLQJ IRU 6LURQD EHFDXVH , IHHO EHWWHU VXSSRUWHG DQG PRUH YDOXHG WKDQ DQ\ZKHUH , KDYH ZRUNHG EHIRUH 'DQLHO 5LGGOH 3K\VLRWKHUDSLVW

&DOO +HOHQ WRGD\ RQ

:K\ GRQÂśW \RX MRLQ 'DQLHO" 6LURQD LV UHFUXLWLQJ QRZ LQ %DWK DQG 1RUWK (DVW 6RPHUVHW DQG 6RXWK *ORXFHVWHUVKLUH 6W 0DUWLQÂśV +RVSLWDO &ODUD &URVV /DQH %DWK %$ 53 UHFUXLWPHQW#VLURQD FLF RUJ XN

ZZZ VLURQD FLF RUJ XN

#VLURQDFLF

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Revamp to help @67 offer more On the morning of October 24 Community@67’s upgraded and extended building opened for IT training and with an internet cafe. This was followed in the afternoon by our food co-operative with examples of the healthy and tasty meals that can be produced from the vegetables on sale. There will also be cooking demonstrations.

To improve the facilities and extend the range of activities on offer, the extensive refurbishment includes disabled access throughout the building, two extra rooms (one of these for confidential counselling and later in the year as a local radio station) and a disabled toilet with baby-changing facilities. The many current activities such as book club, Scrabble club, maths club etc will continue and be extended as the community needs arise. If anyone wishes to start a new community service it will be welcomed by the management committee. We can be contacted by phoning 077 3774 2300 or community67@gmail.com. Denis McColgan Management Committee Member

Pleased with care at city hospital I would like you and your readers to know of my experience of going into the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases. Everybody knows it as the Mineral Hospital in Bath. It's been there for a number of years now. I went in as an in-patient on Thursday, October 9, and was discharged Sunday, October 19. My illness is validation of

the myositis muscle dysfunction scale, which is very painful. The treatment I was given was excellent, 100 per cent attention from all the specialists and doctors, the nurses were fantastic, the food was the best I have had in any hospital. The cleaners were wonderful, you could eat off the floors as it was so clean. Physiotherapy and occupational therapy were very interesting – I am still going back as an outpatient until I get myself back to normal health. The reason I am letting you know about my stay is that many people from all over the UK come for treatment there and I would like to say I was given all the attention I needed as an in-patient. So well done all of you working there for making us all as comfortable as possible. Bob Eastaugh Keynsham

Town is missing a water feature With the new civic centre in its final stages of development, I feel that it’s lacking some sort of water feature. I am all for the new metropo-

17

TER T E

S

Sadly, such creative thinking has not been applied in Keynsham. I gather that no conditions regarding the environmental issues were imposed when agreeing the plans. Hence Taylor Wimpey has no obligation to proceed with the development of this planned nature reserve. If any of your readers feel as strongly as I do about this issue, I would urge them to write to our MP, the Rt Hon Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg and our local B&NES councillors to add their support. Hopefully it is not too late to make our case heard since the housing development is still in its early stages. Dave Sage Wellsway School

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

L

November, 2014

lis, its up-and-coming presence is very much needed in Keynsham town. With the recent good weather that we have been having, a water feature would be ideal. All walks of life, including wildlife, would benefit from a refreshing fountain, especially people sat outside on a hot summer’s day, enjoying their dinner breaks or a drink from the new venues that will soon adorn Keynsham’s exciting new build. Details supplied

Write to us at Keynshamvoice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR, or email news@ keynshamvoice.co.uk

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

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

18

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Advertising feature

Success story that’s built on quality Even if you haven’t yet commissioned the services of Keynsham’s double-glazing experts Polar Bear Windows, you’ll certainly know who they are. Drive anywhere these days and it’s likely you'll see one of the company’s fleet of vehicles off to another job in the Bristol and Bath and area. The firm has come a long way since owner Mark Price began his own window fitting venture more than 20 years ago, working from an office under the stairs at home. He now employs 26 staff and has eight fitting teams, all experts in installing windows, doors and conservatories. Each member of the team works to the same high standards set by Mark, who has now been joined at the business by his 16-year-old son George. “Our success is all built on quality, with no sales gimmicks – that’s how we’ve gone from strength to strength,” Mark explains. “Almost 75 per cent of our

1(: 6+2:5220 12: 23(1

Polar Bear Windows owner Mark Price at the new Willsbridge showroom, which is now open new business comes via other satisfied customers and you can’t get a better recommendation than that.” Now the firm is celebrating another milestone in its growth, opening a new salesroom at Jarretts Garden Centre in Willsbridge, just a short hop away from its Lays Farm base in Keynsham. Mark said: “We now have more space to show off our products, where people can really admire the quality of the workmanship that goes into

each one. There is also plenty of parking and a café on-site, which all benefits our customers.” A wide range of products is on show at the new location, from windows and doors of all styles to custom-built conservatories and porches. All windows have an energy rating of A+ and beyond, helping customers keep their homes cosy and making Polar Bear’s products a great investment. Installation is carried out by the company’s professional, reliable and friendly teams of

fitters and, with no deposit, customers only pay upon completion, so confident are the team that you’ll be happy with the results. “The customer is always in charge, and can be confident they are getting quality service and quality products – it’s as simple as that,” says Mark. Visit Polar Bear Windows’ new showroom at Jarretts Garden Centre, Willsbridge, call free on 0800 0787 449, or visit www.polarbearwindows.co.uk to find out more.

Tel:

0117 327 0127

, Bath Road, Jarretts Garden Centre 30 6EE Willsbridge, Bristol BS

ws.co.uk www.polarbearwindo

No Hassle Double Glazing Genuine Local Company Genuine Quote First Time! call for appointments or pop in

CASEMENT WINDOW from £240

PORCH from £2340

PATIO DOOR from £890

BI FOLD 3 LEAF DOOR from £1990

Quoting options : 1 Call us to book a quote and we will come to you 2 Bring your designs to Mark at the showroom

with rough sizes and he will quote you within minutes!

3 Email drawings to us at info@polarbearwindows.co.uk and we will sent you your quote back.

FRONT DOORS from

£790

:RXOG \RX EX\ D FDU ZLWKRXW VHHLQJ LW ÀUVW &RPH WR RXU QHZ VKRZURRP RSHQ GD\V D ZHHN Showroom Open: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm | Saturday 9am-4pm | Sunday 10am-3pm | Can do late nights by appointment. To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

19

News Farmers’ market to make move to new town centre in new year The date for Keynsham Farmers’ Market’s move to the new Market Walk development has been delayed until the new year, it has been revealed. Stallholders were originally due to relocate to the new site this month but they will now remain at Ashton Way car park for their November and December markets. The first market at the new town centre site is expected to be on January 10. A spokesperson for Somerset Farmers’ Markets said: “The farmers and food producers are excited at the prospect of going back into the enhanced town centre in 2015, but in the meantime are happy to celebrate the Christmas market in Ashton Way where the Keynsham Brass Band will again be coming along to help generate a festive atmosphere.” The decision to delay the move followed talks with Bath

From left, town council chairman Clive Fricker, town councillor Tony Crouch, stallholders Steve Harvey and Lesley Bowers, PPC Wera Hobhouse and B&NES Council vice-chairman Ian Gilchrist cut the cake and North East Somerset Council and a spokesperson for the authority said: “The date has been agreed in consultation with the farmers’ market and they are

happy for the relocation to be January. This will give us time to work out the market layout, prepare the licences and for the farmers’ market to plan ahead

regarding advertising and notifying traders.” There were celebrations at the market on October 11 when the event marked its 10th birthday with entertainment from Bath Vintage Brass Band, a tombola with prizes and a birthday cake from Keynsham Country Markets. On hand to cut the cake were B&NES vice-chairman Councillor Ian Gilchrist, town council chairman Councillor Clive Fricker, town councillor Tony Crouch, prospective parliamentary candidate Wera Hobhouse and long-standing stallholders Steve Harvey and Lesley Bowers. The next dates for the farmers’ markets are November 8 and December 13, both at Ashton Way, and January 10, at Market Walk. Customers will be able to pre-order some Christmas items at this month's market as well as buy gifts.

Upton Inn Festive Fayre Men u Bookings now being ta ken for Christmas £28.95 pp Available 25 November - 10 January

Starters

Chicken Liver Par fait Parsnip & Cider Soup Sauteed Garlic & Tarrag on Mushrooms

Mains

THE UPTON INN Brewery Hill, Upton Cheyney, Bristol, BS30 6LY

Tel: (0117) 932 4489 Email: info@uptoninn.com

Traditional Roast Turkey Oven Baked Fillet of Sal mon Nut Roast

Desserts

Christmas pudding for On e Chocolate & Cointreau Mo usse Upton Mess Ice Cream Selection

Coffee

For all our daily events See our website for details on

Let us bring the entertainment to you

www.uptoninn.com

Cocktail parties with a full cocktail menu and a bartender, all you need to decide is which one to chose. Ask for more details.

Having a party?

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

20

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Winter Festival 2014

Programme Procession Back Lane, Bath Hill, High Street to Charlton Road

6.15pm: Procession includes Town Crier, Santa, Air Cadets Marching Band, Children with their craft workshop snowflake/icicles, Queen Elsa, Princess Anna and stilt walkers.

Stage outside Victoria Methodist Church

6.30pm: Cllr Clive Fricker (Chairman, Keynsham Town Council), Cllr Martin Veal (Chairman B&NES), Children’s competition winners’ prize giving, Christmas lights switch-on, Disney characters and children from Stagecoach Theatre singing. 7-7.15pm: St John’s Junior Church Choir. 7.20-7.40pm: Glitter & Sparkle Fancy Dress Judging. 7.45-8.10pm: Keynsham Brass Band. 8.15-8.35pm: Keynsham Light Opera Group. 8.40-8.55pm: 2386 Air Cadets Band.

St John’s Church

Throughout the evening: Refreshments, cards/books and crafts, cakes and preserves; children’s face painting, choir/hand-bell ringing. Dress up and “Step into the Nativity Story” – take your own photos!

Victoria Methodist Church

Throughout the evening: Refreshments, display of Nativity scenes. 7pm: Carol singing. 7.45pm: Key Voices.

Key Centre, Charlton Road

7-8.30pm: Free children’s craft workshop.

Baptist Church (event HQ)

From 7.10pm: Signpost Puppet Theatre (7.10-7.30pm, 7.50-8.10pm and 8.20-8.40pm) All evening: Refreshments (inside), jacket potatoes (outside). Also base for first aid and lost children.

Temple Street

Throughout the evening: Fire Station opens its doors.

High Street

All evening: Helter skelter, Scouts climbing wall. Stalls offering games, Christmas gifts and food. Stilt walkers and Play Bus.

Ashton Way

All evening: Fairground rides.

Library

7.15-8pm: Punch and Judy. 8pm: Singing princesses and mulled wine.

Fear Hall

6-9pm: Craft fair, Fairtrade group selling mulled wine.

Town Council Youth Service

Youth workers will be doing outreach work in Ashton Way.

ϭϱͲϭϳ dĞŵƉůĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ <ĞLJŶƐŚĂŵ͕ ƌŝƐƚŽů ^ϯϭ ϭ,& dĞů͗ Ϭϭϭϳ ϵϴϲ ϴϲϴϯ ŵĂŝů͗ ĚĞƉƵƚLJƚŽǁŶĐůĞƌŬΛŬĞLJŶƐŚĂŵͲƚĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ƵŬ To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

Winter Festival 2014 The countdown to Christmas starts at the Winter Festival From princesses to Punch and Judy, Keynsham Town Council, organisers of the Winter Festival, tell us more about what we can expect on the night.

Come along and join in the fun at the Keynsham Winter Festival on Friday, November 28, from 6.15- 9pm. There will be a special guest appearance by Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from Disney’s Frozen, who will be switching on the Christmas lights along with the winner of the Winter Wonderland colouring competition. This year’s procession includes local children, the Upshot Circus performers, the 2386 Air Cadet Squadron, Santa in his sleigh and princesses from the movies. The presentation of prizes to this year’s competition

winners will be followed by musical performances on the stage by Queen Elsa and Princess Anna accompanied by children from Stagecoach Theatre, St John’s Church Youth Choir, Keynsham Light Opera Group, Keynsham Brass Band and 2386 Air Cadet Squadron. Stage activities will be compered by Jimmy Mack. In and around the High Street there will be stalls, a craft fair in the Fear Hall, entertainment in the churches, a Punch and Judy show, craft workshops, the Happy Play Bus, the fun fair on Ashton Way and much more. Road closures include: the High Street and the bottom of Charlton Road. These will be closed to traffic from 3.30pm until 10pm. A short temporary closure of Back Lane will be in force from 5.30-6.30pm.

Free park & ride service: Available from 6-9.30pm, linking the Waitrose car park at Broadmead Lane with the town centre bus stop in Ashton Way. Keynsham Town Council would like to say a big thank you to the

21

following sponsors of this year’s event: Tesco, FDC Law Solicitors, Waitrose, The Entertainer, Keynsham and Saltford Churches Together, IJ McGill Transport Ltd. ď Ź For more details visit www. keynsham-tc.gov.uk.

^ŚĞůůĞLJ :ŽŜÄžĆ? ͘ ͕͘ Ĺ?Ɖ Ä?͘ WZ Í• WZD

WÄžĆŒĨÄžÄ?Ćš Ä‚ĹŻÄ‚ĹśÄ?Äž ZĞŇĞdžŽůŽĹ?LJ Θ ZÄžĹ?ĹŹĹ? Íť ^ĆšĆŒÄžĆ?Ć? ĂŜĚ ĂŜdžĹ?ĞƚLJ Íť Ä‚Ä?ĹŹÍ• ŜĞÄ?ĹŹ Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ć?ĹšŽƾůÄšÄžĆŒ ƉĂĹ?Ĺś Íť /͘ ͘^ Íť ,Ĺ?Ĺ?Ĺš Ä?ůŽŽÄš Ć‰ĆŒÄžĆ?Ć?ĆľĆŒÄž Íť DĞŜĆ?ĆšĆŒĆľÄ‚ĹŻ Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ä?ůĞžĆ? Íť ÄžĆ‰ĆŒÄžĆ?Ć?Ĺ?ŽŜ Íť &Ä‚Ć&#x;Ĺ?ƾĞ ,Ĺ?Ĺ?ŚůLJ ĞčĞÄ?Ć&#x;ǀĞ ĆšĆŒÄžÄ‚ĆšĹľÄžĹśĆšĆ? ĨŽĆŒ ƚŚĞ Ç ĹšŽůÄž Ä?ŽĚLJ͕ Ä?LJ Ç Ĺ˝ĆŒĹŹĹ?ĹśĹ? ŽŜ Ć‰ĆŒÄžÄ?Ĺ?Ć?Äž ĆŒÄžĹ‡ÄžÇ†ÄžĆ? ŽŜ ƚŚĞ ĨĞĞƚ ĂŜĚ ŚĂŜĚĆ?͘

&KULVWPDV 7DVWLQJ

6XQGD\ WK 'HFHPEHU

SP WR SP )HDWXULQJ RI RXU IDYRXULWH 7KH 1HZ ,QQ ZLQHV IURP RXU SRUWIROLR WR JLYH \RX D JRRG LGHD RI WKH TXDOLW\ DQG YDULHW\ DYDLODEOH

6NLWWOH $OOH\ %DWK +LOO .H\QVKDP %ULVWRO %6 +1

%8< ',5(&7 IURP WKH ‡ 6SDUNOLQJ :LQHV &KDPSDJQH ZKROHVDOHU DQG VDYH ……… ‡ :KLWH :LQHV ‡ 5HG :LQHV )RU DQ\ ZLQH RUGHUHG DW WKH WDVWLQJ ‡ 5RVH :LQHV ‡ 'HVVHUW :LQHV ZH RIIHU JXDUDQWHHG GHOLYHU\ EHIRUH ‡ 3RUWV &KULVWPDV 'D\

7LFNHWV LQ DGYDQFH DYDLODEOH RQOLQH Â… SHU SHUVRQ ZZZ UHYHOU\ZLQH FRP

ƉƉŽĹ?ŜƚžĞŜƚĆ?Í— ĎŹĎ­Ď­Ďł Ͼϳώ Ď´Ď­ĎŻĎ­ ^Ćš ĆľĹ?ĆľĆ?Ć&#x;ŜĞ͛Ć? DĞĚĹ?Ä?Ä‚ĹŻ ÄžĹśĆšĆŒÄžÍ• ^Ä‚ĹŻĆžĹ˝ĆŒÄš

YOGA WITH ANDREA Group and individual tuition

Weekly classes in Saltford Thursdays 17.45–19.15h & 19.30-21.00h Fridays 11.45-13.15h For all ages and abilities; beginners are welcome For further information or to reserve a place, please contact me or visit my website

www.yoga-andrea.com; booking is essential. Andrea Hoelzemann 01761 472 619 or 07929 520 680 yoga-andrea@gmx.com

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

22

T: 0117 908 2121

News

When a Keynsham artist unlocks the doors to his studio, you could say he steps back in time. Not just a few decades to the war years when his Nissen hut on the Brookleaze Trading Estate was built, but back centuries to when knights led their armies into battle. Creating coats of arms – for businesses and public institutions as well as today’s knights and dames among others – has kept talented sculptor Bryan Rawlings busy for more than 30 years. His reputation as a leading craftsman in the field has spread far and wide and earned commissions from around the world, which has seen pieces leaving his Keynsham hut for Japan, New Zealand and many other parts of the globe. As well as adorning prominent sites like council buildings, schools and courts up and down the country, including Bristol Magistrates’ Court, Bryan's work can pop up in unexpected places. “I was watching EastEnders a few months ago and they were filming in a fictional court build-

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Ancient art meets the Bryan Rawlings at work on a coat of arms in his Keynsham studio, left, and, right, some of the finished pieces – they can range in size from a few inches high to 10ft tall ing. I spotted a coat of arms on it and thought, ‘Oh, there's one of mine’. It must have ended up in their props department after I made it for another production somehow,” laughs Bryan, who studied at Stoke on Trent College of Art, earning a first-class honours degree in sculpture. Despite their ancient roots,

the process Bryan uses to create his coats of arms employs modern materials. His sculptures first take shape in clay for larger pieces or Plasticine for smaller ones, before he creates a mould from fibreglass, forming the final piece from the same material. “You can make virtually any shape from fibreglass and it’s

suitable for inside or outside – I also use car paints to colour the coats of arms, as they are very durable.” The clay is then disposed of, the Plasticine is reused, leaving nothing but the mould – and the perfectly formed coat of arms to adorn an imposing entrance, or perhaps hang over a fireplace. Bryan works with a wide range of clients, from people awarded the CBE or companies bestowed with a royal warrant, to venerable institutions like public schools and embassies. He also creates emblems and logos for companies and other organisations alongside the heraldic work. And while modern techniques have brought the art into the 21st-century somewhat, intriguing ancient traditions and practices still rule the world of heraldry. It is overseen by the Officers of Arms at the College of Arms, which keeps records of all coats of arms granted and can bestow

Will Writing & Estate Planning

A Will lets you protect your family’s inheritance and decide how your assets are shared out –

if you don’t make a Will, the law says who gets what. We have a Bristol-based team of trained will writing consultants who provide a home visiting service and can take your instructions in the comfort of your own home.

Please feel free to call us during RIÀFH KRXUV RQ 0800 019 4557 or email us at info@elm-online. co.uk

Standard single or pair of mirrored Wills £99 To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News modern world new ones, and still uses many terms based on ancient French. So alongside the diagrams or photos Bryan receives to show him what his customer would like him to create, he will also receive an official description – called a blazon – that tells him the piece should feature “a Sun in Splendour between two Mullets Or”, for example. “The laws of heraldry can be quite weird, so for example the colours aren’t called black, blue, gold, silver but sable, azure, or, argent and so on. Another odd thing is that right is ‘dexter’ and left ‘sinister’ – but it’s back to front as it refers to left and right as if you were looking at the coat of arms from behind – as you would have been when holding it on your shield. “You pick up a lot of things, such as bits of Latin and what the symbols mean, and sometimes people tell me a bit of their family history, too, although I rarely meet them as my work comes from all over the place.”

23

Bryan, who himself can trace his roots in Keynsham back over the centuries as a descendant of the Ollis family and, more recently, as the son of Graham and Joy, who ran Rawlings toy and cycle shop in the High Street, has found that modern technology can help in his trade, too. He has a Facebook page – facebook.com/bryanrawlings design – where he regularly adds photos and news to show work in progress on his various projects, a move welcomed by clients and by followers interested in watching the pieces take shape. “Facebook is something I want to expand as this is such a niche market and I hope to build up a following,” he says. “The internet is very useful to my business – it's an ancient art that lends itself well to modern technology!” To find out more about Bryan Rawlings Design, visit bryanrawlings.com, go to www. facebook.com/bryanrawlings design or call 0117 986 7894.

ʹ ͳ ͕ Ȁ ͕ Ȁ͕ ȋ Ȍ

Ǧ Ǧ ơ ȋ ͘ ͖͔͕͘Ȍ

Ƭ ȋ͝ Ȍ

ǣ ͙Ǥ͔͗ Ǧ ͕​͕Ǥ͔​͔ ͛

͔͕​͕͛ ͚͜͝ ͔͕͛͝ Ȁ ͔͕​͕͛ ͚͖͕͗͜͝͝ To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

24

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

News

Funding to help hall improve access Keynsham’s Fear Hall has received funding of £8,000 to improve disabled access inside the building used by many community groups. The cash from Sita Trust will be used to provide a platform lift to help visitors navigate five steps inside the entrance hall, allowing them to access the main hall and toilets. Richard Dyson, a trustee of

the Fear Institute, said: “We are very pleased to receive this grant from the Sita Trust. “The flight of stairs has proved a problem for users over the years and the improved access will be a great help to many of the groups that use the hall. Some of these have members with mobility problems and the lift will enable them all to enjoy events at the hall.”

Party-goers wore costumes inspired by the letters C or S

Pub party supports veterans’ cause Fancy dress fun at a Keynsham pub had a serious cause at its heart. The Ship Inn in Temple Street hosted a party on October 11 in aid of veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, which provides treatment and support services to thousands of ex-

Are you looking for a job that: Makes a ‘real’ difference? Is flexible and fits around you? Satisfies your caring nature and desire to help others? Carewatch (Bath) are seeking to recruit Field Care Supervisors & Care Workers in all areas of Bath & North East Somerset Care Workers are employed to visit people in their own homes and can work full or part time hours from 7am to 10pm with alternate weekends, offering care and support. Applications are welcome from anyone who satisfies the stated requirements. We encourage applications from mature applicants who may be seeking a lifestyle or job change, or people who need to work around family commitments. We can offer excellent rates of pay with a weekend and NVQ enhancement, paid holiday, mileage & paid travel time between calls as well as full training leading to NVQ2. A full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

(formerly CRB) is required for all successful applicants. All applicants must have a car and be able to drive. If you see yourself as a caring person, then give Jessica Douglas a call for a chat on 01761 411199 or email Jessica@carewatchbath.co.uk

Carewatch Bath is an Equal Opportunities employer.

servicemen and women. Party-goers were invited to dress in costumes inspired by the letters C or S and enjoy live music, a barbecue, cocktails, a raffle and the chance to buy merchandise and handmade jewellery. The event raised £1,404.80 in aid of the cause.

COMPETITION

WIN your prom dress! Sposa Elegante are offering one very lucky girl the chance to win the prom dress of her dreams. To enter you need to write a letter explaining why you deserve to win your prom dress. Send your letter with your name, address, telephone number, age, school, dress size and preferred colour to: Sposa Elegante, 40 Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1EH.

Closing date for the competition is Saturday, December 20, and the winner will be contacted by the owner Ann Staples on Tuesday, January 5. They will be invited to the shop on Temple Street where they will be able to choose their dress. They will then be presented with the dress and have photos taken.

Handpicked selection of breathtaking wedding gowns, bridal wear, bridesmaids dresses & accessories

New selection of beautiful Prom Dresses available now Tel: 0117 2397006 40 Temple Street, Keynsham, BS31 1EH

“ONE OF THE FOUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS CHOSEN TO WORK WITH BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET LOCAL AUTHORITY”

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

News

Counting days until Santa Dash Paralympian Ben Rushgrove will no doubt hoping for a Saltford be waving off the Saltford Santa Santa Dash Medal to add to his Dash runners once again when Olympic medals. the event returns for the second “Residents on the route are year this December. planning their house parties so Besides the day’s races – the they will be out to support the children’s fun run around Saltrunners and Saltford Sports and ford Sports Ground and Social Club are ensuring the five-mile Santa Dash their Sports Ground will – there is a busy line-up be in good condition for of events, including a the Mini Santas’ Race warm-up with Jazzercise and to get the five-mile and live music from dash off to a flying start. Choirjam and the Air The sports club bar will Cadets Marching Band. be open and will be An organiser said: providing refreshments “While some people are alongside Zoomoffee, Ben Rushgrove counting the number both intent on sustainof shopping days to Christmas, ing spectators and reviving Saltford Santa Dash organisrunners.” ers are counting the number of If you would like to take part Santas and Mini Santas who have in the charity fun run, which this entered and how many spaces year is raising money for The there are left. Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust “We are delighted that and Clic Sargent, visit www. Paralympian Ben Rushgrove saltfordsantadash.webs.com to will be joining us again this year, register.

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

25

Wildlife event welcomes ‘Birdgirl’ Birdgirl – otherwise known as young birdspotter and blogger Mya-Rose Craig – will be joining local wildlife lovers at a talk by naturalist Ed Drewitt on birds of prey this month. The 12-year-old has travelled the length and breadth of the UK and to countries across the globe in pursuit of new species to add to her list, clocking up almost 3,400 different kinds. She will be hosting a stand at the event on Friday, November 14, with information to get children and young people interested in wildlife. The talk, in which Ed will share some of his vast knowledge of migrating species, will take place at Wellsway School from 7pm. There will also be stalls, activities, refreshments and live birds of prey. Tickets for The Magic of Migration with Ed Drewitt, hosted by the Keynsham branch of the Avon Wildlife Trust, are available from Smiths Jewellers, High Street, Keynsham, or on the door on November 14 priced at

Mya-Rose Craig £2.50, or £1 for children under 16. For more information, contact Kathy Farrell on 0117 986 9722 or kathyfarrelluk@yahoo.co.uk. Visit Mya-Rose’s blog at http://birdgirluk.blogspot.co.uk.

What’sOn Tell us about your events at news@ keynshamvoice.co.uk.

www.kindlestoves.co.uk info@kindlestoves.co.uk

natural energy at the hear t of your home Approved for Smoke Control Areas Full Supply and Installation Service High Efficiency, Cleanburn Stoves Family Run & Fully HETAS Approved

keep warm and cosy this Winter

Visit our showrooms: Bristol - 177 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8BE 01179 243 898 Bath - 2 Sussex Place, Widcombe Parade, Bath, BA2 4LA 01225 332722 To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

26

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

News Poppy ‘planting’ among events to honour local lives lost in war Events across Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding areas will be held to honour the local people who gave their lives fighting for their country. Residents will pay their respects at parades and services on Remembrance Sunday, November 9, as communities across the country do the same. In Keynsham, members of the town's branch of the Royal British Legion will gather at Ashton Way to lead a march including other local groups to St John’s Church. Following the service at about 10.30am, the parade will continue to the Memorial Park gates for wreath-laying. In Saltford, young members of the village's Scouting and Guiding groups will be “planting� ceramic poppies at the war memorial, one for each of the soldiers named on the monument.

Ceramic poppies, one for each of the names on Saltford’s war memorial, will be ‘planted’ by young members of the village’s Scouting and Guide groups Remembrance parade organiser Cdr Owen McDermott RN, Assistant Group Scout Leader with 1st Saltford Scouts, had the idea following a visit to the Tower of London, where a “sea of poppies� is on display in tribute to each British life lost during the First World War. After enlisting the help of Salford artist Yvonne Halton and

Scout Leader Mike Summerill, along with the support of the parish council, the poppies are now ready to go on display at St Mary’s Church during the remembrance service before being “planted� at the war memorial as part of the the wreath-laying ceremony. Cdr McDermott has also researched the lives of those named

on the memorial with the help of local historians, including the sad story of the three Goddard brothers who lived at The Jolly Sailor, enlisted in the Royal Navy and were killed within 10 months of each other. It is hoped the ceramic poppies might be sold, with proceeds going to Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion.

WÄ‚ĆŒĆš Ć&#x;žĞ DÄ‚ĆšĆľĆŒÄž Ä‚ĆŒÄž ŽŜĆ?ƾůƚĂŜƚ ĆŒÄžĆ‹ĆľĹ?ĆŒÄžÄš

ŽŽŏ Θ ZÄžĆ?ÄžĆŒÇ€Äž EĹ˝Ç Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĹšĆŒĹ?Ć?ƚžĂĆ?

Ä‚Ć?ĞĚ Ĺ?Ĺś ŽƾĆŒ <ĞLJŜĆ?ŚĂž ŽĸÄ?Äž ϭώͲϭϲĹšĆŒĆ? ϭώͲϰƉž ÎŹĎ­ĎŹ Ć‰ÄžĆŒ ĹšŽƾĆŒ ƉůƾĆ? ÄžÇ†ĆšĆŒÄ‚ ĆŒÄžžƾŜÄžĆŒÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ĨŽĆŒ Ä?ĹŻĹ?ĞŜƚ Ç€Ĺ?Ć?Ĺ?ĆšĆ? ĞƚÄ?͘ Ä‚ĆŒÄž ÄžÇ†Ć‰ÄžĆŒĹ?ĞŜÄ?Äž ÄžĆ?Ć?ĞŜĆ&#x;Ä‚ĹŻ DĆľĆ?Ćš Ä?Äž Ä‚ĆŒĆ&#x;Ä?ƾůĂƚĞ ĂŜĚ ŚĂǀĞ Ĺ?ŽŽÄš Ä?ŽžĆ‰ĆľĆšÄžĆŒ Ć?ĹŹĹ?ĹŻĹŻĆ? KÇ Ĺś ĆšĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆ?Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆš ÄžĆ?Ć?ĞŜĆ&#x;Ä‚ĹŻÍ˜

ĎŹĎ­Ď­Ďł Ͼϴϲϲϭϴϭ Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĎŹĎ­Ď­Ďł ϯώϾϏϯϏϏ

&Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĨƾĆŒĆšĹšÄžĆŒ Ĺ?ŜĨŽĆŒĹľÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ƉůĞĂĆ?Äž Ä?ŽŜƚĂÄ?Ćš ^ĂůůLJ ĎŹĎ­ĎŽĎŹĎŽ ϳϏϲϯϭϯ

&KLURSRG\ 3RGLDWU\ &OLQLF

6HYHUQ :D\ 6XUJHU\ .H\QVKDP %6 18 3URYLGLQJ WUHDWPHQW IRU DOO \RXU IRRW FDUH QHHGV 7UHDWPHQW H[DPSOHV ‡ *HQHUDO KLJK ULVN IRRW DVVHVVPHQW ‡ 7RHQDLO UHGXFWLRQ ‡ &DOOXV &RUQ UHPRYDO ‡ %LRPHFKDQLFV RUWKRWLF WKHUDS\ ‡ )RRW KHDOWK DGYLFH IRU DOO DJHV $QQH :LOOLDPV %6F +RQV 0&KV +3& 5HJLVWHUHG )RU DQ DSSRLQWPHQW RU IXUWKHU GHWDLOV SOHDVH

7HO

ĆľĆŒĆŒÇ‡ ĹŻĆľÄ?

DŽŜĚĂLJ ƚŽ tĞĚŜĞĆ?ĚĂLJ

Ď­ĎŹĐš K&& ÍžhĹśĆ&#x;ĹŻ ĎŻĎŹ EŽǀͿ DŽŜĚĂLJ ƚŽ tĞĚŜĞĆ?ĚĂLJ Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ ŽĸÄ?Ĺ?ĂůůLJ Ä?Äž ŽƾĆŒ Ä?ĆľĆŒĆŒÇ‡ Ä?ĹŻĆľÄ? ĹśĹ?Ĺ?ŚƚĆ?͘ dĹšĹ?Ć? Ĺ?Ć? Ç ĹšÄžĆŒÄž Ç Äž Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻĹ˝Ç ĹŻĹ˝Ç‡Ä‚ĹŻĆšÇ‡ Ä?Ä‚ĆŒÄš Ä?ĆľĆ?ĆšŽžÄžĆŒĆ? ƚŽ ĆšĆŒÇ‡ ĹśÄžÇ ÄžÇ†Ä?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? ÄšĹ?Ć?ŚĞĆ?͘ /Ćš Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ĺ?ĹśÄ?ůƾĚĞ ĹśÄžÇ ÄŽĆ?Ĺš ÄšĹ?Ć?ŚĞĆ? Ç Ĺ?ƚŚ žƉĹ?ĆŒÄž Ć?ƉĞÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻĆ?͘ ĹŻĹŻ Ĺ?ĹśĹ?ĆŒÄžÄšĹ?ĞŜƚĆ? Ä‚ĆŒÄž ĨĆŒÄžĆ?Ĺš ĂŜĚ Ç Ĺ?ĹŻĹŻ Ä?Äž ĨĆŒŽž /ŜĚĹ?Ä‚ ĂŜĚ Ä‚ĹśĹ?ůĂĚĞĆ?ĹšÍ˜ KƉĞŜĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć&#x;žĞĆ?Í— DŽŜͲ^Ä‚Ćš ĎąÍ˜ĎŹĎŹ Ͳ Ď­Ď­Í˜ĎŹĎŹĆ‰Ĺľ ^ƾŜĚĂLJĆ? Ͳ ĎąÍ˜ϏϏͲϭϏÍ˜ĎŹĎŹĆ‰Ĺľ

ϲϹ YƾĞĞŜĆ? ZŽĂĚ͕ <ĞLJŜĆ?ŚĂž͕ ^ĎŻĎ­ ĎŽEt

Ç Ç Ç Í˜ÄžĹľĆ‰Ĺ?ĆŒÄžŽĎŜÄšĹ?Ă͘Ä?Žž Ç Ç Í˜ĨÄ‚Ä?ÄžÄ?ŽŽŏ͘Ä?Žž͏ĞžƉĹ?ĆŒÄžŽĎŜÄšĹ?Ä‚ ĆšÇ Ĺ?ĆŠÄžĆŒÍ˜Ä?Žž͏ĞžƉĹ?ĆŒÄžŽĎŜÄšĹ?Ä‚Ď­Ď­

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014 Photo: Linda Horne

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

News

27

That We Might Live Linda Horne, of Keynsham Photographic Society, is sharing with us this striking image of the art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red by artist Paul Cummins at the Tower of London. She has called her photo That We Might Live and says that among the ceramic poppies are those created in honour of local people who fought in the First World War. Keynsham Photographic Society meets every Wednesday evening, from 7.30pm, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome to join and you can find out more at www.keynsham photographicsociety.co.uk.

Choir to support causes with show A ladies’ choir is returning to Keynsham for its third performance in the town in a year and to help a local group raise funds. Blacksheep Harmony Choir will be singing at Keynsham Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 12, to support the Homemakers, a group of local ladies, raise money for Search and Rescue Aid and the church. The 30-strong choir was formed in 2012 and sings fourpart harmony style. Homemakers member and concert organiser June Drew said: “With our fundraising we always try to provide value and enjoyment for your ticket money while helping good causes and we believe that a concert by Blacksheep Harmony Choir always does that.â€? Tickets to the concert, which begins at 7.30pm, cost ÂŁ7.50 to include tea, coffee and cakes. They are available on 01225 425640 or on the door.

%DWK ,QN 7RQHU

2)) $// 2:1 %5$1' &$575,'*(6 RQ SUHVHQWDWLRQ RI WKLV YRXFKHU WHUPV FRQGLWLRQV DSSO\ ([SLU\ GDWH

7HPSOH 6WUHHW .H\QVKDP %ULVWRO %6 (+ 7HO

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

28

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

News Takeaway leads the way with healthier options

A Chinese takeaway in Keynsham has become the first in the whole of Bath and North East Somerset to take away an award for its healthy menu options. Uncle Lee, in Chandag Road, has earned a silver Eat Out Eat Well Award and staff are now proudly displaying their certificate to customers. The Eat Out Eat Well initiative is run by Sirona Care and Health in partnership with B&NES Council, to highlight the restaurants, cafes and takeaways taking steps to help customers eat more healthily when they dine out. Lucy Lee, the owner of Uncle Lee, said: “We are a small family business and my husband is a professional chef. We have always believed that diet and health are closely related and this is why we do our best to cook fresh food and healthy meals. “We will continue doing this

Kamila Szczesna, from Sirona with Lucy and Yuntian Lee at Uncle Lee in Chandag Road and we hope that it will help more people understand about real, healthy Chinese food and to let more people know about eating out and eating well.” The Eat Out Eat Well initiative offers three levels of awards – gold, silver and bronze – and award-holders are listed on the B&NES Council website at http://bathnes.gov.uk/services/ environment/food-safety/eatout-eat-well. Each outlet can also display the scheme's logo, an

apple and and heart. Kamila Szczesna, Eat Out Eat Well scheme assessor at Sirona, said: “Uncle Lee is helping the customers make healthier choices by offering an array of stir-fried dishes, including lemon chicken, stir-fried mushrooms with garlic in oyster sauce and stir-fried mixed vegetables in oyster sauce, which are cooked using minimum oil. “They also provide a range of healthier options for children.”

November, 2014

Teams make hot new partnership Two local food businesses have teamed up help promote each other – and offer customers some intriguing new dishes, too. Keynsham High Street restaurant Tandoori Garden has unveiled four new menu choices, each of which uses sauces made by the Upton Cheyney Chilli Company. They are of varying levels of heat, from the mild roast garlic and ginger bhuna balti, the mango, lime and red habanero shaslik to the spicy chicken chilli garlic massala using The End sauce and the extra-hot jhall dall, which uses the Megalodon sauce. The teams met up for a tasting before launching the dishes for diners and the restaurant is also stocking bottles of the chilli sauces for customers to take home.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

News

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

29

Remembering Keynsham officer as author releases Girl Cop sequel An Avon and Somerset police officer is releasing her second novel featuring her heroine “Girl Cop”, sales of which will raise money for charity in memory of a Keynsham colleague. Sandy Osborne, a detective constable and mum-of-two, is preparing for the launch of Girl Cop in Trouble two years after the successful publication of the first instalment and says she has a busy schedule ahead. “I have had an amazing two years since the release of Girl Cop: The Life and Loves of an Officer on the Beat,” she said. “Sales have continued to go well and I now have a diary of speaker events where I tell the story of how I managed to get published. I’ve also spoken at both the recent Bristol and Bath Literature Festivals and have been invited back to the Bath Festival next year.” The Girl Cop books are set in Bath and, while they are fictional, Sandy draws on her own memories of starting out as a female officer. She also pays tribute to former colleague Sergeant Andrew Cuff, who worked in Keynsham from 2006 before losing his battle with cancer in 2011. Sandy has given Girl Cop’s love interest in the novels his collar number. She is supporting St Peter’s Hospice and The Police

Dependants’ Trust through sales of the books in Andy’s memory. She teamed up with Bristolbased publishing company SilverWood Books to self-publish her novels, a process she says has allowed her much closer contact with readers, who have given a lot of positive feedback – and asked when the sequel will be available. Sandy says: “I have had to be far more disciplined in writing this second book. The time constraints of marketing the first book while writing the second, along with doing my day job and coping with family life has been a challenge. “Having said that, I learned so much about the writing and publishing process last time that those particular aspects have been easier and the story was easy and really enjoyable to create. I am going to take a break before starting the final part of the Girl Cop trilogy, Girl Cop Goes Detective, following my own career, and enjoy marketing the first two.”  Girl Cop in Trouble will be launched on Wednesday, January 14, from 6-8pm at Waterstones, Milsom Street, Bath. All welcome for a glass of wine and entertainment. The book will be available from bookshops and online retailers in paperback (£9.99) and ebook (£3.59).

Author and police officer Sandy Osborne with her debut novel Girl Cop

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

30

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

News

Rowers’ delight

Robin Eveleigh of Eveleighs estate agents with fundraisers Merrial Knight, Fiona Smith and Nicola Turner

Firms help take stand against cancer A group of local fundraisers determined to help the battle against cancer have added another few thousand pounds to their charity total. The Saltford and Keynsham Cancer Research UK fundraising committee organised a Stand Up To Cancer Party at Saltford Golf Club on October 18, bringing in £3,085. This takes the amount raised by the volunteers over the past two years to an amazing £76,000. A number of local businesses offered prizes in support of the

November, 2014

event, including estate agent Eveleighs, which donated a three-course meal with wine for two plus an overnight stay and breakfast at The Coombe Grove Manor Hotel in Bath. The Saltford and Keynsham local fundraising committee organises its own events as well as supporting other local fundraisers with their own plans. Find the Saltford & Keynsham Cancer Research Fundraising page on Facebook or email fionajanesmith@btinternet.com to find out more.

With a new clubhouse, gym and massive storage space for boats and equipment, the members of Avon County Rowing Club have plenty to appreciate about their new £1.2 million HQ. But for the hardy rowers perhaps the most welcome thing about the development, which saw the old buildings pulled down and two large brand new units built in their place, is the fact they can now have a warm shower after a stint on the River Avon. The new buildings were unveiled at the end of September by Olympic rower Alex Partridge and Lord Mayor of Bristol Councillor Alastair Watson, himself a member of the club. The development was the result of a partnership between the Saltford club, the University of Bristol’s Boat Club and Monkton Combe School with support from British Rowing and Sport England, while the Duchy of Cornwall, the landowner, oversaw the building project.

Avon County Rowing Club the balcony of the new clubhouse With the plans on the table for years, each of the clubs involved undertook their own fundraising, from cake sales to sponsored rows on rowing macines outside supermarkets, enabling the work to get under way in August 2013. Avon County Rowing Club secretary Debbie Blackmore

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

31

News at a new HQ of highest oar-der!

Left, the club’s new storage room for boats and equipment; inside the new clubhouse

secretary Debbie Blackmore on said: “Along with some generous donations, it was a real grassroots thing when it came to fundraising. “For a long time during the work we had no buildings, the builders worked through the worst flooding any of us had seen down here but it was all worth it.

“Our captain Penny Senior kept us sailing throughout it all and, against all expectations, membership grew – British Rowing were astonished. “We are all delighted with the new buildings and perhaps the biggest surprise was the clubhouse. We can't believe how big and light it is and it means the different clubs can socialise.” The bright and airy clubhouse, situated above the gym and changing rooms, boasts a kitchen, woodburner and a balcony that affords views along the river – where once Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave

picked up his first ever medal as a schoolboy competing at an Avon County event. The facilities are sure to impress any visitors thinking of taking up the sport, which will help Avon County meet its goal of expanding membership even further. The club will be running “taster sessions” from spring next year. With 180 members across the junior and adult squads, the club offers coaching at all levels and the chance to compete in a variety of events, while they are also purchasing new “fours” boats to increase the opportunity for recreational rowing. With strong

junior and women’s squads, one area the club particularly hopes to build up is its younger men’s squad. Debbie added: “Rowing is a great sport and we would love to see more people take it up – it’s technical but we’ve got people who have been rowing all their lives and are always happy to help people learn.” Anyone who would like to find out more about learning to row or joining the club can visit www.avoncountyrowingclub.org. uk, email secretary@avoncounty rowingclub.org.uk or call captain Penny Senior on 0117 986 7934, evenings only.

Delivering Quality Care in Your Own Home

Care Workers Wanted We are looking for motivated, flexible and dedicated people to help individuals remain in their own homes. Experience is advantageous although not essential as we offer full training. Excellent rates of pay (up to £9.49 per hour plus travel time and mileage paid), plus company benefits are also offered. We are currently looking for care workers in the Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and surrounding areas: In particular early morning starts and weekends. Various other hours may also be available within each area. Your own transport is essential.

For more details and to request an application pack please call Debbie on 01761 422920. To apply online please visit www.caresouth.co.uk/jobboard All candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

32

T: 0117 908 2121

With the library team settling in and helping residents find their way around the new library, it’s just a short column this month – but it’s inspired by the staff’s plans for more activities for the community to join over coming weeks and months. Staff are hoping to introduce a Pre-school Storytime and expand on the Baby Bounce & Rhyme and Storytime sessions in the library. Volunteers are needed to help with the sessions and the team would like to hear from you if you like working with young children and love children’s books; enjoy reading/telling stories and enjoy craft activities and/ or like singing and maybe play a musical instrument and are available at regular times during the week. Training will be provided. Here are some books parents, babies and toddlers can enjoy together for their own bounce and rhyme time. The Baby’s Catalogue by Janet and Allan Ahlberg Another classic from husband and wife picture book team, The Baby’s Catalogue contains many easily recognisable things to thi t help your little one learn – from pets and toys to breakfasts and bedtime. Allan Ahlberg is also the author of a raft of childhood favourites, including Peepo!, Burglar Bill, Each Peach Pear Plum, Funny Bones and more. Ride a Cock-Horse: KneeJogging Rhymes and Lullabies by Ian Beck and Sarah Williams Whether it’s playtime or bedtime,

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society

this book has rhymes to suit. Many traditional favourites are included and are divided into four categories – knee-jogging rhymes; bouncing and dancing rhymes; patting and clapping rhymes; and lullabies and rocking rhymes – which will all help introduce your baby to rhythm and movement. Each rhyme is colourfully illustrated by Ian Beck. Peace At Last by Jill Murphy Mr Bear can’t sleep – and whether it’s Mrs Bear’s snoring or the ticking of the clock your little one will enjoy the repetitive and familiar sounds d in i this picture book tale. Annie Rose is my Little Sister by Shirley Hughes The bond between big brother and Alfie and his little sister Annie Rose is celebrated in this illustrated book. Even though there are games she is too little play and other things Alfie wants to do by himself, there are plenty of activities they enjoy together such as running their own shop and pretending to be monsters. And Alfie can always make Annie Rose smile.

It was a full house at Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society’s first talk of the new season, which was on life in the workhouse in Somerset. Ninety people attended the event on Monday, October 20, at the Key Centre to hear Pat Hase talk on the subject she has spent many years researching, and here the group shares some of what they learned. Pat Hase gave an entertaining and informative talk on all aspects of these feared institutions, which cast a shadow over the lives of so many in the 19th and early 20th centuries. She explained the reasons that workhouses were set up and the structure of the Poor Law Unions, which were geographical areas made up of a number of parishes. Although much of her research has been around the Axbridge Union, Pat had prepared additional slides relating to Keynsham and these proved to be of particular interest to the audience. The Keynsham Union covered 14 parishes in Somerset and, unusually, crossed the county boundary into Gloucestershire, extending as far as Mangotsfield. The

work of the Union was centred on Keynsham Workhouse, built in 1836. A surprising number of the records relating to it have survived and the names of the staff and some of the inmates can be found at the Record Office in Taunton. As a rural establishment, the regime at Keynsham seems to have been somewhat less harsh than that in the big urban workhouses. Although the building later became Keynsham Hospital, it was interesting to learn that the infirmary wing of the workhouse was the only source of free medical care in its day. This meant that not all those recorded as dying there would have been impoverished – a point of interest to family history researchers dismayed to find that a forebear has ended their life in the workhouse! That was just one of many insights into a very different world brought to life by the speaker in a very enjoyable evening.  At the society’s next meeting, in the Key Centre at Keynsham’s Victoria Methodist Church on Monday, November 17, local historian Sandy Tebbutt will be speaking on The Land of Lost Content. She takes this line of poetry as the title for a talk on Portishead during World War I. Visitors are welcome at the meeting, which starts at 7.30pm.

ůŝŶĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƵƌƚĂŝŶƐ >ƚĚ ϯ sĞƌƟ ĐĂů ůŝŶĚƐ άϭϱϬ ŝŶĐů͘ Į ƫ ŶŐ DĂdžŝŵƵŵ tŝĚƚŚ ϴϰ͟ ;Ϯ͘ϭŵͿ ŶLJ ƌŽƉ >ĂƌŐĞ ^ĞůĞĐƟ ŽŶ ŽĨ ĞƐŝŐŶƐ Θ ŽůŽƵƌƐ ,/> ^ & D , E/^D^

WĞƌĨĞĐƚ &ŝƚΠ ĂŶĚ &ŝƚΠ WůĞĂƚĞĚ ůŝŶĚƐ Ͳ EŽ ^ĐƌĞǁƐ Ͳ EŽ ,ŽůĞƐ Ͳ ZŽůůĞƌ͕ sĞŶŝƟ ĂŶ Θ ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƚŽƌLJ tŝŶĚŽǁ ŶĚ ZŽŽĨ ůŝŶĚƐ ƵƐƚŽŵ ƵƌƚĂŝŶƐ͕ sĂůĂŶĐĞƐ͕ WĞůŵĞƚ ŽĂƌĚƐ͕ ƵƐŚŝŽŶƐ͕ ĞĚ dŚƌŽǁƐ͕ WŝůůŽǁ ŽǀĞƌƐ

sĞƌƟ ĐĂů͕ ZŽůůĞƌ͕ sĞŶĞƟ ĂŶ͕ WůĞĂƚĞĚ &ƌĞĞ DĞĂƐƵƌĞ Θ YƵŽƚĂƟ ŽŶ &ƌĞĞ͗ ϬϴϬϬ ϲϵϬ ϲϳϳϰ DŽď͗ Ϭϳϳϴ Ϭϳϲ ϰϳϲϵ ĞŵĂŝů͗ ŝŶĨŽΛďůŝŶĚƐĂŶĚĐƵƌƚĂŝŶƐ͘ĐŽ

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News Enterprising students reveal what’s in store at craft fair Year 11 Business and Enterprise students at Wellsway School have been getting their thinking caps on as they prepare to trade alongside the regular exhibitors at the Wellsway Craft & Gift Fair on November 9. The students have come up with a wide range of products and activities to offer on their own stalls at the event and here they tell us more. The Cookie Jar Company Come along to the Wellsway Craft & Gift Fair and buy yourself, or a loved one, a jar of fabulous cookie mix from The Cookie Jar Company. These reusable jars are filled with the dry ingredients to make the best batch of cookies you will ever eat! Choose from four flavours which are all child-friendly, making them the ideal gift for any age – perfect for Christmas day, Boxing Day or any other day! We hope to see you there!

33

do is pay £3, enjoy the craft fair and finally return to your clean car. We hope to see you there! Colourful Creations Christmas is slowly approaching and we have some great treats for you to include in your child’s stocking! We are going to be located in the Sixth Form common room so make sure you find us and purchase some of our products for great prices you won’t be able to turn down! Christmas made cheap and easy with Colourful Creations.

Shoppers at last year’s popular Wellsway Craft and Gift Fair Soda Pong At the craft fair for a few hours only is Soda Pong. Pay £1 for three shots with a ping pong ball, get one ball in any of the cups and win a prize. Prizes include sweets, chocolate and soda! It’s a simple game suitable for all ages. Come and play Soda Pong in the Sixth Form common room

and accept the challenge to win some yummy prizes! Bubble Busters Car Wash If you are going to be at Wellsway Craft Fair then you should definitely check out the on-site car wash. A sign at the front gate will show you where to park if you want a car wash. All you have to

We Are LGMT Fun! Our group will be selling sweets at this year’s crafts fair. You can buy them in jars for £2.50, and also have the opportunity to take part in a magnetic darts game for a chance to win a packet of sweets!  See advert – Page 12

3 5 %

PRICE RIGHT BUILDINGS

1 * 3+,//,36 ;8-+1)4 7..-: .7: +0:1;<5);

*M[XWSM +PQTLZMV¼[ 8TIaPW][M[ )%',

(SR´X (IPE]

3VHIV F] XLI XL (IGIQFIV WS 7ERXE´W )PZIW GER QEOI WYVI MX MW VIEH] ERH HIPMZIVIH JSV 'LVMWXQEW

Lays Farm, Charlton Road, Keynsham, BS31 2SE

Tel/Fax : 0117 9866172

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

34

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

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

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) As the clocks have gone back and we are at the beginning of many dark winter evenings ahead I thought it would be appropriate to talk about seasonal affective disorder or SAD. SAD is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern and it is estimated that it affects about 2 million people in the UK. The episodes of depression tend to occur at the same time each year, usually the winter. It is more common in women than men and is most likely to develop in people aged 18 to 30. SAD is sometimes known as winter depression as the symptoms tend to start when the days start getting shorter and will improve in the spring before eventually disappearing. Many people eat and sleep

more in the winter and dislike short days but this shouldn’t be confused with SAD as it is more likely to be “winter blues”. The cause of SAD is thought to be linked to reduced exposure to sunlight during shorter days of the year. Sunlight can affect some of the brain’s chemicals and hormones but it is not fully understood. One theory is that light stimulates a part of the brain called the hypothalamus,

which controls mood, sleep and appetite. Lack of light is thought to affect the production of melatonin and serotonin and disturb your body’s internal clock, which can all lead to symptoms of SAD. As with all forms of depression, the main symptoms of SAD include low mood and loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities. Other symptoms can include feel-

ing irritable, low self-esteem, indecisiveness, tearfulness and feeling stressed or anxious. In addition to these symptoms it is possible to feel less active than normal, feel tired and lethargic, find it difficult to concentrate and have increased appetite. It is important to visit your GP if you have symptoms of SAD. Effective treatments are available if you are diagnosed with the condition. There are also a number of simple lifestyle changes you can make to improve symptoms. These include making your home/work environment as light and airy as possible, take plenty of regular exercise and eating a healthy, balanced diet. There are various treatments available, including light therapy, and depending on the nature and severity of your symptoms, your GP will recommend the most suitable treatment option available.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News Ladies’ night supports girls across globe by Ros Anstey Women were invited to a Cocktails and Mocktails Evening in Compton Dando to show their support for girls around the world. Tables at the village hall were set with cakes, titbits and snacks to accompany the various cocktails, which were being served from the hall’s kitchen. Alison ter Haar, who organised the evening in support of the Plan International campaign Because I’m A Girl, said: “I am so pleased with the success of our Cocktails and Mocktails Evening for the Day of the Girl 2014. “Girlfriends and I were able to get dressed up, have a good gossip and enjoy some cocktails into the bargain, while raising funds for a very worthwhile charity. “I support a young girl called

Nathalia in Paraguay, through the charity Plan UK, and I know that all our funds will go a long way to improving the lives of young people like Nathalia. “So far we have raised an amazing ÂŁ257,â€? she added. Plan is a global children’s charity, which works with children in the world’s poorest countries to help them build a better future. The Because I’m A Girl campaign aims to enable millions of girls to get the education, skills and support they need to transform their lives. It works closely with governments to change policies and laws, and with children, families and communities to ensure the inclusion of girls. People can support the campaign by donating at www.justgiving. com/girlsgettogether.

35

Elise Butler, Nikki ter Haar, Alison ter Haar and Georgia Taylor at the fundraising Cocktails and Mocktails evening in Compton Dando

AVON TOOLS HIRE +,5( ‡ 5(3$,5 ‡ 6$/(6 ‡ 6(59,&,1* s& Heater ÀHUV G L L GHKXP k now in stoc

Ç Ç Ç Í˜Ć?ĹšÄ‚ĆŒĆ‰ĹŹĹśĹ?ǀĞĆ?͘Ä?Ĺ˝Í˜ƾŏ ϏϳϾϭϾ ϏϏϲϳϲϲ Ϗϭϳϲϭ ϰϳϏϭϰϾ ^ĹšÄ‚ĆŒĆ‰ĹŹĹśĹ?ǀĞĆ?͘Ä?Ĺ˝Í˜ƾŏ ŽžÄžĆ?Ć&#x;Ä? ĂŜĚ Ä?ŽžžÄžĆŒÄ?Ĺ?Ä‚ĹŻ Ć‰ĆŒŽĨÄžĆ?Ć?Ĺ?ŽŜÄ‚ĹŻ Ć?ĹšÄ‚ĆŒĆ‰ÄžĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ĺ?Ä?Äž

E t DK /> ^ Zs/ /E zKhZ Z t KD dK zKhÍŠ tÄž Ć?ĹšÄ‚ĆŒĆ‰ÄžĹś ŚĂĹ?ĆŒÄšĆŒÄžĆ?Ć?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Ć?Ä?Ĺ?Ć?Ć?Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ?Í• ƉĹ?ŜŏĹ?ĹśĹ? Ć?ĹšÄžÄ‚ĆŒĆ?Í• ĹŹĹ?ĆšÄ?ŚĞŜ ĹŹĹśĹ?ǀĞĆ?Í• Ĺ?Ä‚ĆŒÄšÄžĹśĹ?ĹśĹ? ĆšŽŽůĆ?Í• ĚŽĹ? Θ ĹšĹ˝ĆŒĆ?Äž Ä?ĹŻĹ?Ć‰Ć‰ÄžĆŒ Ä?ůĂĚĞĆ?Í• Ä?ŚĂĹ?ĹśĆ?Ä‚Ç Ä?ůĂĚĞĆ? ƉůƾĆ? ůŽƚĆ? žŽĆŒÄž

W> ^ ' d /E dKh ,͘͘͘

Est 1977 A range of comprehensive tools from a ÀRRU VDQGHU JDUGHQ HTXLSPHQW to all types of access towers. Delivery service available. 2XU H[SHULHQFHG NQRZOHGJHDEOH VWDII DUH RQ KDQG WR KHOS Delivery service available

Tel: 01225 311660 E: avontoolshire@aolcom www.avontoolshire.co.uk

Locksbrook Works, Locksbrook Rd, Bath, BA1 3EN

A Tool Hire Company supplying the Building Trade and DIY enthusiast

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

36

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Duncan’s Corner with Saltford resident Duncan Hounsell

Football fan for life “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that,” said the late Bill Shankly, Liverpool FC manager. Football is a passionate game, especially to fans loyal to one club. I was brought up in Ashton Gate and my allegiance has always been to Bristol City FC (the Robins). I remember as a small boy kicking a ball about in Greville Smyth Park with “jumpers for goalposts” and streams of people passing by walking to a City home match. My first match as a spectator was when my father took me to see City win 4-1 against Torquay Utd. There have been many ups and downs since and I am savouring this season’s success while it lasts.

A key aspect of being a regular supporter is the social side to a match. I often meet up with former work colleagues in a North Street cafe and there is the group of fans who sit near me in the Dolman Stand who I meet in Harry’s Bar for a chat before every home game. It is remarkable how one can feel a close bond to people whose lives you know little about except the shared enjoyment of football. There is a man on my row who always shares his boiled sweets at half-time. A birthday card from all the fans sitting close by was given to someone sitting on

NOVEMBER AT THE SHIP INN

LIVE MUSIC

THE CEILI MONDAY 24TH NOV

PUB QUIZ NIGHTS MON 3RD NOV & MON 1ST DEC COME AND JOIN THE FUN BUT ARRIVE EARLY

the end of my row to mark his 80th birthday. These are small things but show the warmth of feeling between fans. Football brings together people of all ages and backgrounds. What of the local football scene? I watched a thrilling match recently between Saltford Stars Junior Football Club U13 and Downend. I was one of the founders of Saltford Stars in 1994. The very first matches were against Brislington Boys refereed by top local referee Dave Holt and watched by parish council chair, the late John Scott. Another special guest was Saltford resident, former Bristol Rovers and England U21 defender Paul Hardyman who took the first kick. The goalposts and pitch had been prepared by the late John Mitchard, a legend of Saltford football. A regular referee for Saltford Stars JFC home matches in the early years

was Roanna Newton, daughter of Barrie Newton, the driving force behind Keynsham Ladies FC. It is good to see the Saltford Stars JFC thriving and continuing to encourage attacking football and fair play. Saltford’s adult first team under player/manager Ben Fillingham is looking to use the games in hand to climb the table in Somerset County Division1 East. I saw the team put up a spirited display at its home ground at Chelwood Road against a lively Westfield team. Again, a match played competitively but in a fine spirit. Saltford’s first team striker is Andy May who started playing football with Saltford Stars JFC as a boy in the 1990s. Football is indeed for life. Well done to the players of all our local teams and thanks to the loyal fans who support these teams through thick and thin.

Speeding raised as PACT priority Tackling speeding along stretches of Charlton Road in Keynsham has been made a priority by police and other local authorities. The issue was raised at October’s Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) public meeting, where local police and council representatives heard reports that the 20mph speed limit was not being observed between Westbourne Avenue and the High Street, as well as in the Holmoak Road/Farleigh Road

areas. A request was also made to the meeting for patrols of the Memorial Park to be stepped up to tackle concerns raised over drug use in the area. The meeting also heard updates on priorities agreed at the previous PACT meeting. A reply from B&NES Council following rat sightings in the Memorial Park gave details of the authority’s pest control regime, while new road signs and refreshed road markings are planned to tackle speeding in Burnett.

4TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

SATURDAY 8TH NOV

FIREWORKS & BBQ LIVE MUSIC FROM KEYNSHAM’S SLAPFACE & THE HOAGIES THE SHIP INN 93 TEMPLE STREET, K EYNSHAM, BRISTOL BS31 1ER FOR RESERVATIONS, T: 0117 986 9841 E: SHIP@PUBTASTIC.CO.UK THESHIPINNKEYNSHAM @THESHIPINN93

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

News

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

37

Wombles get help with litter blitz Winter may be coming but Keynsham’s diligent Wombles haven’t hung up their litter-pickers and bin bags yet. Around 20 volunteers tackled the roads around Waitrose as part of a “Big Womble” on Saturday, October 25. Members of staff from the supermarket joined in as part of the firm’s Partners Volunteering scheme and as part of its link with Keep Britain Tidy, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary by asking people across the country to make an extra effort to clean up

their local area. There was even a free coffee at the store for every volunteer. Among the unusual items collected by the Wombles were a lorry tyre, a set of steps and a piece of kitchen worktop dumped in the lanes. Keynsham Wombles each take care of an area of their choice besides teaming up for “Big Wombles”. Find out more at womble@ transitionkeynsham.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ KeynshamWombles.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

38

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

In the Garden I think of October as having been a sandwich month. It started with a week of very dull weather, followed by a period of warm, dry days and then another spell of very low, grey cloud, heavy and prolonged rain, and a very messy garden. Unable to cut the grass I trimmed all the edges and raked the leaves to make the lawn look something like one. The leaves from the big trees have fallen quite steadily and equally steadily I raked them into piles and dumped them into my leaf mould pit. The foliage is looking thin on the trees and I have made a start on the low-level branches, cutting out broken and crossing growth.

I picked our pear crop one day, and ate the solitary fruit later. It was very juicy and tasty, but one pear does not go far. We must have had some very strange weather just as the apples and pears blossomed because the crop was non-existent. A friend living quite near had a lovely crop of

Bramleys. What is the answer to that? Get your own microclimate! Never mind the disasters, let us look at the successes. Beautiful pendula begonias lasted until mid-October, and our climbing French beans produced until last week. Tumbling tomatoes have given us a long

November, 2014

profusion of fruits, the hanging baskets, after a slow start, gave brightness and colour to the front and back gardens, and we have a small acer looking simply red. In times of drought we are advised to not water the grass because it will recover at the next rains. However, I now read that we should water during dry weather otherwise all the bare patches will be host to all sorts of weeds. I have just applied the autumn treatment to the grass and to my delight rain fell the following day. What is for November? Quite a dull month, misty and quite cold. I shall have one last cut of the grass. And a round of deadheading will have some benefit. Tulips can be planted as soon as the temperature drops, and as the dahlias blacken, lift them and clean the roots. Cut the foliage to about two inches and tip upside down to drain, and store in a cool, dry place. The big pots will shift into protected areas, but the blue hydrangea is too big and will have to tough it out in its corner. So I am going to be busy.

䣙䣧䣮䣮䣵䣹䣣䣻䢢䣨䣱䣱䣦䣵 䣗䣰䣫䣶䢢䢴䢢䣔䣱䣥䣭䣪䣫䣮䣮䢢䣇䣵䣶䣣䣶䣧䢮䢢䣙䣧䣮䣮䣵䣹䣣䣻䢮䢢 䣍䣧䣻䣰䣵䣪䣣䣯䢮䢢䣄䣴䣫䣵䣶䣱䣮䢰䢢䣖䣧䣮䢼䢢䢲䢳䢳䢹䢻䢢䢺䢸䢺䢺䢷䢴䢢 䣇䣵䣶䣣䣤䣮䣫䣵䣪䣧䣦䢢䣨䣣䣯䣫䣮䣻䢢䣴䣷䣰䢢䣤䣷䣵䣫䣰䣧䣵䣵䢢䣵䣧䣴䣸䣫䣰䣩䢢 䣲䣷䣤䣮䣫䣥䢢䣣䣰䣦䢢䣶䣴䣣䣦䣧䢢䣨䣱䣴䢢䣱䣸䣧䣴䢢䢴䢷䢢䣻䣴䣵䢢 䣕䣷䣲䣲䣮䣫䣧䣴䣵䢢䣱䣨䢢䣥䣱䣱䣭䣧䣦䢢䣯䣧䣣䣶䣵䢮䢢䣥䣪䣧䣧䣵䣧䣵䢮䢢䣤䣣䣥䣱䣰䢮 䣲䣣䣵䣶䣫䣧䣵䢢䣣䣰䣦䢢䣲䣫䣧䣵䢢䣲䣮䣷䣵䢢䣯䣷䣥䣪䢢䣯䣱䣴䣧 䣅䣣䣶䣧䣴䣫䣰䣩䢢䣨䣱䣴䢢䣤䣷䣨䣨䣧䣶䣵䢢 䣈䣴䣧䣧䢢䣮䣱䣥䣣䣮䢢䣦䣧䣮䣫䣸䣧䣴䣻䢢䣵䣧䣴䣸䣫䣥䣧䢢䣥䣱䣸䣧䣴䣫䣰䣩䢢 䣍䣧䣻䣰䣵䣪䣣䣯䢮䢢䣄䣫䣶䣶䣱䣰䢢䢨䢢䣕䣣䣮䣶䣨䣱䣴䣦䢢䣧䣸䣧䣴䣻䢢䣙䣧䣦䣰䣧䣵䣦䣣䣻䢢 䣖䣱䢢䣱䣴䣦䣧䣴䢢䣵䣫䣯䣲䣮䣻䢢䣥䣣䣮䣮䢢䣷䣵䢢䣤䣧䣨䣱䣴䣧䢢䢳䣲䣯䢢䣱䣰䢢䣣䢢 䣖䣷䣧䣵䣦䣣䣻䢢䣨䣱䣴䢢䣰䣧䣺䣶䢢䣦䣣䣻䢢䣦䣧䣮䣫䣸䣧䣴䣻䢢

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

On the Plot Last month I said I would provide some tips on growing asparagus. This delicious and expensive vegetable is easy to grow once the bed has matured but requires a lot of preparation and patience. Make sure you are prepared to allocate an area for this vegetable, as once established it will continue to crop for many years to come. Asparagus needs a fair bit of room and the ground needs to be well drained and ideally in full sun. It is vital to dig the area, removing all the perennial weeds before planting as it will be very difficult to remove

them from an established bed because you will not be able to dig it again. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or compost and allow for 12 to 15 inches between each crown and 36 inches for the row width because once cropping has finished it is important to let the plant grow unhindered and mature plants will grow quite tall and bushy. How many crowns is a matter of personal choice but as a guide a mature plant will yield

between two and three lbs per season. Remember, the season only lasts about eight weeks and it is unwise to crop newlyplanted crowns for at least two years to allow them to get well established. The roots of the asparagus are spidery with a crown from which the spears will grow. If the crowns are dry, put them into a bucket of water to rehydrate before planting. Dig a trench about 12 inches wide and nine inches deep. In the bottom

39

of the trench form a ridge of soil about four or five inches high before carefully placing the crowns on the top of the ridge with the spidery roots down the sides. Cover the crown with a couple of inches of soil and keep the new plants well watered. Asparagus can also be grown from seeds but allow an extra year for the seeds to germinate and grow into immature pants. The preferred planting times for crowns are either now before the winter sets in, or in early spring. In the first year the spears will look thin and spindly but as each year passes they will become thicker until the bed matures. After two years cropping can start and do this with a sharp knife, cutting each spear just below ground level. Watch out for asparagus beetle infestations. These attractive beetles chew and spoil the newly-formed spears so remove them as soon as possible. In the autumn, the bushy growth will start to turn yellow. Cut off these stems at ground level and burn the foliage to reduce the risk of future beetle infestations.

2015 Keynsham charity calendar on sale now! Only ÂŁ5! All proceeds Pictures of Keynsham taken by the people of Keynsham!

www.chandagroadpharmacy.co.uk

will be donated to St Peters Hospice and Dorothy House charities!

Email: info@chandagroadpharmacy.co.uk Phone/fax: 0117 9864121

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

40

T: 0117 908 2121

NEW STORE NOW OPEN BRUNEL ROOMS · GARDINER HASKINS BRISTOL · BS2 0JP

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

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

Quarry in the Woods AQUATIC & REPTILE CENTRE

FREE PARKING TROPICAL & MARINE FISH · AQUARIUMS ACCESSORIES · RO WATER · POND FISH & EQUIPMENT REPTILES · TORTOISES · INVERTEBRATES · VIVARIUMS ACCESSORIES · LIVE & FROZEN FOODS · SMALL PETS

TEL: 0117 9255 872 10% OFF WITH THIS ADVERT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY - SEE INSTORE FOR DETAILS

It's peaceful here, cool, dim. Silent, until a wren's staccato call perforates the quiet air. Once, loud drilling filled this place, as men took what they desired with violence of splintering explosions. Unaware another force surrounded them, waiting for them to leave. In the silence, after the last echo died, the reclamation, already begun in secret corners, advanced relentlessly. Seedlings, filled with irresistible life,

S

forced their way through hard and trampled ground. Scrambling brambles, smothered fallen stones. Smooth-tongued ferns unfurled in soft damp shade, beside sharp-edged sandstone blocks. Slowly, inexorably, a wood grew up to take possession of this space. Soon we will be gone, down a steep slope, following a path inlaid with golden tesserae of fallen birch leaves. Silence stands amongst the trees, waiting for us to leave. Pat Payne

ice osp H er’s t P et

all T he Great H

ammar Bristol Gr o o Sch l

y ntr £1 Ego FREE s Kid

Christmas Gifts, local food and festive fun

Saturday 29 November, 10.30am - 4.00pm Raising funds in aid of St Peter’s Hospice, Bristol’s only adult hospice

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

41

News

Workmates get growing for Movember Staff at Jewson Keynsham are heading the Movember campaign for the builders’ merchant company across Bristol, growing moustaches throughout November. Team leader Lee Osmond said he thought it would be a fun

way to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer. To show your support for the team, donate online at http://uk.movember.com/ team/1673393.

Crafters host Christmas sale by Ros Anstey Crafters in Compton Dando have decided to combine their regular meeting with a sale and are inviting members of the public to come along. Organiser Harriette Dottridge said the group, which meets to enjoy crafts and try out new ones, decided to organise a slightly different craft day in the run-up to Christmas. The craft day and sale will be held at Compton Dando Hall on for Saturday, November 29, from 10am till 4pm. Mrs Dottridge said: “We are various local crafters who like to share their skills and help others to learn new ones. There will also be items for sale made by several of us, so come and get something unique for Christmas. “Among crafts we will be trying there is stained glass, jewellery and cards, art straw work, spinning, knitting, weaving, felting, beading, Christmas decorations, patchwork and quilting. So come and have a go.� She added: “This day will be a selling day as well as hands-on crafts so people who have made things over the summer will have the opportunity to sell to visitors ready for Christmas,� she said.

Joanne Dawe being shown how to spin by Harriette Dottridge The cost will be ÂŁ5 a head, to include a homemade soup, bread and cheese lunch and/or cake and tea or coffee. If you want to try, buy or just watch, admission is ÂŁ2. Children are welcome but must be supervised. Anyone who would like to find out more about the craft days, or the craft sale, can call Mrs Dottridge on 01761 490445 or email her at hdottridge@ hotmail.com. All profits to the Compton Dando Community Association to support local activities.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448.

%RRN QRZ WR DYRLG GLVDSSRLQWPHQW 3OHDVH FDOO IRU &KULVWPDV 'D\ 0HQX GHWDLOV

&KULVWPDV 'D\ DYDLODELOW\

Â…

SHU SHUVRQ

%DWK 5RDG .H\QVKDP %6 61 7HO ZZZ JUDVPHUHFRXUWKRWHO FRP HPDLO UHFHSWLRQ#JUDVPHUHFRXUW FR XN

’ ATS H

T: 0117 908 2121

?

ON

W

42

November 7

 A Big Quiz at Saltford Hall. Guaranteed entertainment for all. Tickets are £6 and include a large Ploughmans. They're obtainable from the Hall Office (am only), Saltford Post Office or via events@saltfordhall.co.uk Teams of up to 6 allowed.

November 8

 Live music and fireworks party, The Ship, Temple Street.  Charity Musical Evening with wide range of musical acts, steak & kidney pie and bar selling real ale, 7.30-10.30pm. Tickets just £10 including food and available from Saltford Post Office and Saltford Hall Booking Office or at events@saltfordhall.co.uk.

November 9

 Remembrance Sunday Parade with Keynsham Royal British Legion members from Ashton Way at 9am to St John’s Church for a service. The parade will reform at around 10.30am from the church and proceed to the Memorial Park gates for service and wreath-laying.  Craft and Gift Fair, Wellsway School, noon to 4pm.  BTARFC annual bonfire and firework display, at BTRA Sports Ground, Stockwood Lane, Stockwood, BS14 8SJ. Bonfire lighting at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7pm. Adults £5, kids £2, family ticket (2 adults + 2 kids) £10. Fully licenced bar and BBQ food.

November 11

 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 nick dewfall@aol.com to ask any questions.

November 12

 Blacksheep Harmony Choir

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

Have you got an event you would like to publicise? Or do you run a club, society or community group in the Keynsham area? Send details to news@ keynshamvoice.co.uk or call us on 07887 561567 and we will make sure thousands of people in and around Keynsham know about it. perform at Keynsham Baptist Church, 7.30pm, tickets £7.50 to include tea, coffee and cakes, profits to charities supported by the church’s Homemakers group – Search and Rescue and Keynsham Baptist Church. Tickets on 01225 425640 or on the door.  Music for Miniatures, a monthly series of baby-friendly concerts in Bath. The concerts are short classical recitals with a very relaxed atmosphere where babies can cry or crawl around and toddlers can babble. St Swithin’s Church, The Paragon, Bath, 10.30-11.15am, tickets £7 per adult/child pair, £3 for extra person. Visit www.musicfor miniatures.co.uk.

November 14

 Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. The Magic of Migration – Birds of Prey with Ed Drewitt, naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective. Live birds, refreshments, raffle and stalls. Entrance £2.50, under-16s, £1. Wellsway School, BS31 1PH. Doors open at 6.30 pm for 7pm.

November 17

 Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society. Illustrated talk by Sandy Tebbutt on The Land of Lost Content in which she tells the story of life in Portishead during World War I. Key Centre, Victoria Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham, 7.30pm. Visitors welcome, £2.50

tiful Bruch Violin Concerto.  Royal British Legion Women's Section’s Christmas Fayre, 10am-2pm, upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, Keynsham. Father Christmas, children’s lucky dip, homemade cakes/ pickles, tombola, bric a brac and various other stalls. Homemade soup and crusty bread/tea/coffee available. Free entry. All welcome.

November 23

 Family Tea Party at St John's Church Hall, 3-5pm, games crafts, tea, coffee and cakes as well as the chance to find out more about the groups linked to the church. RSVP to 07989 217688 or clarem_parry@yahoo. co.uk by November 16 if possible.

To book a table email diane. areskog@gmail.com.  ChoirJam Christmas concert in aid of Jessie May Trust, Saltford Hall, doors open at 7.30pm. The fun pop choir will perform songs from the 1960s to current chart hits as well as Christmas classics, accompanied by their live band. Tickets £6 from Saltford Post Office, Saltford Hall Booking Office (events@saltfordhall. co.uk), emma@choirjam.co.uk or call/text Emma on 07793 983040.

December 1

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

December 2

 Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker for December is Miss S Taylor on Interesting Arrangements for Christmas. New members welcome. For details, call Debbie on 01225 872450.

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

 Ralph Fiennes, Edward Norton and Saoirse Ronan star in The Grand Budapest Hotel (15), which will be screened by Keynsham Film Works at 7.45pm. Annual membership of Keynsham Film Works costs £30 or watch as a guest for £5. Visit www.keynshamfilmworks.co.uk.

November 25

December 3

November 24

 Open folk musician group meeting at The Ship, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

 Saltford Floral Club will meet at 2.15pm for a Christmas demonstration by Lucy Ellis entitled So Here It Is (Merry Christmas Everyone) in Saltford Hall, Norman Road. Tickets at the door £7.50 for visitors, including tea and mince pies.

November 28

 Timsbury Natural History Group welcomes speaker Helena Crouch, who will talk on the subject Rare Plants in Somerset. The group will meet at Conygre Hall, Timsbury, from 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome, admission is £3 and there will be refreshments and a raffle. Call chairman Rod Bruce for further information on 01761 433013.

 ChoirJam Christmas concert in aid of Jessie May Trust, doors 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The fun pop choir will perform songs from the 1960s to current chart hits as well as Christmas classics, accompanied by their live band. Tickets £6 from Saltford Post Office, Saltford Hall Booking Office (events @saltfordhall.co.uk), emma@choirjam.co.uk or call/ text Emma on 07793 983040.

November 22

November 29

 Keynsham Orchestra at St John’s Church, Keynsham, at 7.30p.m. The programme has two Russian masterpieces – Mussorgsky’s powerful Night on a Bare Mountain and Borodin Symphony No.2 – and the beau-

November, 2014

 Christmas Market at Saltford Hall, 10am-3pm. Lots of stalls plus Santa’s Grotto. Relax with a glass of mulled wine and a warm mince pie or freshly cooked bacon roll in our café. Contact events@saltfordhall.co.uk.

 Christmas Craft Fair at The Upton Inn, Upton Cheyney, 6.30-9pm. A festive evening, with mulled wine and mince pies. Entry is free and all are welcome. ILots of quality handmade goods for sale direct from the craftsmen and women, from jewellery to handpainted shabby chic furniture. There will be a surprise visitor, too.

December 15

 Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society. Illustrated talk by Mike Hooper on Victorian Bristol. At The Key Centre, Victoria Methodist Church, Charlton Road, Keynsham 7.30pm Visitors welcome, £2.50

What’s on locally on a regular basis  Passionate about local libraries, communities and history? Why not join the Friends of

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Monday

 Art classes on alternate Mondays: November 17, December 1, 10am-noon. Fear Hall lounge, Keynsham. £5.50 per session. Friendly, encouraging and experienced teacher – relax and have fun while learning and progressing. Varied subjects and flexibility regarding media including watercolours, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink and acrylics. Classes also available all year round on Tues and Fridays in High Littleton 10.30-12.30 at £5 per session. Contact 07784839781.  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 1.304pm and/or Fridays 7.30-9.30pm 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

Have a laugh with Andy at the Fry Club For one night only, pantomime favourite Andy Ford is coming to Keynsham to entertain families with a stand-up comedy show. Usually performing to thousands at Bristol Hippodrome, Andy will be live on stage at the Fry Club with his Daft as a Brush tour before b f he begins rehearsals for this year’s panto spectacular, when he will star alongside Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey. Andy will be joined at Fry’s by Britain’s Got Talent comedy impressionist Paul Burling. 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 along and meet new friends.

Andy said: “I love Bristol, this will be my sixth year of b panto and I can’t p wait to warm up w w with my stand-up sshow in Keynsham.” Andy appears at the Fry Club, a Keynsham, on K Friday, November Fr 14 and tickets are on sale now priced at £16. Book online with no booking fees at www. southwestcomedy.co.uk or call 0117 9865787. The winner of our competition to win four tickets to Andy’s November 14 show was Mrs S Wilkes from Keynsham. Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

Tuesday

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

 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.

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

 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.

 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.

 Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second

 Keynsham new parents and babies coffee and tea morning,

’ ATS H

?

ON

Saltford Library? The group organises author visits, coffee mornings, poetry evenings, writing workshops and visits to nearby places of historical interest. Call 01225 874259 or email june_wentland @bathnes.gov.uk.

43

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

W

November, 2014

First and third Tuesdays of the month, 10.45-11.45am, Victoria Methodist Centre, Charlton Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2JA. Purpleyoga30@gmail.com  Activity Days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2pm-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org.  Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, contact Jenny on 0117 986 8331.  Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org.  KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623.  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  Continued on Page 43

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

T: 0117 908 2121

’ ATS H

?

ON

W

44

 From Page 43 enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome.  Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Information on 0117 986 2819 or 0117 986 4014.  Enjoying Strictly? Fancy learning Ballroom, Latin and Old Time Dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry's Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. For more information contact Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Wednesday

 Quit for Christmas – free support and advice to help you give up smoking. Nicotine replacement products available (free if exempt from prescription charges). Drop in between 5-7pm at Keynsham Health Centre.  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 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.  ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets on Wednesdays, 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.  Yoga class, Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, 8-9pm. Price: by donation. Bring water, a mat or a large beach towel and wear comfortable clothing.

Thursday

 Quit for Christmas – free

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk support and advice to help you give up smoking. Nicotine replacement products available (free if exempt from prescription charges). Drop in between 10.3011.30 at the Baptist Church to find out more.  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 aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. Everyone welcome – first session free of charge. For further details please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.  Yoga class, Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, 8-9pm. Price: by donation. Bring water, a mat or a large beach towel and wear comfortable clothing.

Friday

 CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We have no set membership and we are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784.  Yoga class, St Francis Hall, St Francis Rd Keynsham, 10-11am. Price: by donation. Bring water, a mat or a large beach towel and wear comfortable clothing.  Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon

November, 2014

at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.  Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. Winter talks second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.30 pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham. Adults £2.50, children £1. Refreshments and bring and buy book stall. Please note: November 14 meeting at Wellsway School, Chandag Road. Doors 6.30pm for 7pm.  Try short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Fridays 7.309.30pm and/or Mondays 1.304pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.  Enjoying Strictly? Fancy learning Ballroom, Latin and Old Time Dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry's Dance school. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. For more information, call Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Saturday

 Healing on the Streets has returned; we can be found on Keynsham High Street every Saturday morning. Whether you have an emotional or physical problem we’re available to listen, talk and pray.  Enjoying Strictly? Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry's Dance school. Lessons for children and young people are on Saturday mornings at Keynsham Key Centre. For more information, call Terry on 01179323071

SMJ

Brickwork Specialists & General Builder ͻ New Builds ͻ ZŽŽĮŶŐ ͻ džƚĞŶƐŝŽŶƐ ͻ ZĞŶŽǀĂƟŽŶƐ ͻ ^ƚŽŶĞǁŽƌŬ ͻ ůƚĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ ͻ ƌŝǀĞǁĂLJƐ ͻ /ŶƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ǁŽƌŬ ƵŶĚĞƌƚĂŬĞŶ ϮϬ LJĞĂƌƐ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ Ͳ &ƌĞĞ YƵŽƚĂƟŽŶƐ

T: 0117 9860480 M: 07759 326657

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News

Thought for the Month with Rev Philip Simpkins, Keynsham Methodist Church

Time to remember On Sunday, November 9, many people young and old will gather in St John’s Church (and elsewhere) to mark Remembrance Sunday. The service will be followed by a procession through the town centre to the gates of the Memorial Park where poppy wreaths will be placed as a tribute to those who have given their lives in past wars. Together we will share in the sentiment of these moving words: They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. As we listen to the news we are constantly reminded of those suffering as the result of war and conflict today. Many of

us have watched with sorrow, disbelief and grief as people first in Palestine and Israel and then Syria and Iraq have engaged in extreme violent acts causing immense human suffering. Remembrance Day reminds us not only of the cost of war and human suffering but also the importance of working for peace and reconciliation. I have been deeply moved through reading the books written by the Vicar of Baghdad, Canon Andrew White. His story is powerful as he speaks not only of the suffering that his congregation and many others have gone through but also of his determination to work for peace in a very troubled land. It is from the perspective of war-torn human suffering that he dares to write: “Forgiveness is the most important thing in life, since it is the only

thing that can prevent the pain of the past determining our future.� * He goes on to remind us that forgiveness and reconciliation is not an isolated event but an ongoing process. It is a hard and courageous work that faces many set-backs but ultimately is the only way to break the cycle of hatred and violence. He continues: “Forgiveness releases people who are trapped in the past to become all they were intended to be, now in the present and in the future.� Such words of wisdom, as we pause to remember, seem to speak not only to war-torn lands but also into our own personal conflicts where we also may long for healing and inner peace. * Andrew White: Father, Forgive – Reflections on Peace-Making (2013)

45

Tea party to show activities on offer Families with young children are invited to a free tea party where they can learn more about the activities on offer at St John’s Church. There will be games and festive crafts, tea, coffee and cakes for visitors to enjoy at the event on Sunday, November 23, from 3-5pm, in the church hall. Among the groups connected to the church are a toddler group, a junior choir, a monthly dads’ toddler group called Who Let The Dads Out, a women’s group called Connect and more. The tea party is the first event to be held as part of the church’s new initiative St John’s – Here for you for life, not just for Christmas, which aims to encourage local people to connect with activities linked to the church. Any families who would like to attend are asked to RSVP, if possible, to Clare Parry on 07989 217688 or clarem_parry@ yahoo.co.uk by November 16. For more information, contact fionapeach7@gmail.com.

Mobile Nail Technician & Spray Tan Consultant 3URSHUW\ 5HIXUELVKPHQW 5HVWRUDWLRQ 6SHFLDOLVW

ZZZ FORYHUPDLQWHQDQFH FR XN

/RFDO .H\QVKDP EDVHG FRPSDQ\ FDUU\LQJ RXW DOO W\SHV RI EXLOGLQJ ZRUNV ZLWKLQ WKH VXUURXQGLQJ DUHD )UHH 4XRWHV DQG ,QVXUDQFH UHLQVWDWHPHQW IURP HLWKHU ¿ UH À RRG RU VWRUP GDPDJH D VSHFLDOLW\

Spray Tan Gel Polish Manicure Nail Extensions Tel: 07971 837791 email:Pippa7268@gmail.com

Polish, Indulge, Pamper.

(VWDEOLVKHG RYHU \HDUV 6HUYLFHV LQFOXGH ‡ 3DLQWLQJ DQG 'HFRUDWLQJ ‡ &DUSHQWU\ DQG FRQVWUXFWLRQ ZRUNV ‡ .LWFKHQ DQG EDWKURRP LQVWDOODWLRQ DQG UHQRYDWLRQ ‡ (OHFWULFDO LQVWDOODWLRQ UHQRYDWLRQ WHVWLQJ DV D 1,& (,& $SSURYHG &RQWUDFWRU ‡ 3OXPELQJ DQG KHDWLQJ UHLQVWDWHPHQW DV D *DV 6DIHW\ 5HJLVWHUHG &RQWUDFWRU ‡ %ULFN DQG 6WRQHZRUN LQFOXGLQJ DOO W\SHV RI UHLQVWDWHPHQW ZRUNV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK VWRUP GDPDJH IRUFHG HQWU\ HWF

7HPSOH &RXUW 7HPSOH 6WUHHW .H\QVKDP 7HO H PDLO LQIR#FORYHUPDLQWHQDQFH FR XN :HE ZZZ FORYHUPDLQWHQDQFH FR XN

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

46

T: 0117 908 2121

Puzzle page

Sponsored by

Win!

I B O N R I K I A B U D H A B I F A O

£20 to spend at 2IIHU PEHU HEURZ 1RYSHHUIHFW EURZV ZLWKW IR H\U W WKH

WLQ

Find the capital cities hidden in this month’s wordsearch competition Honiara Kathmandu La Paz Lagos Lima Lome Lusaka Macau Male Managua Manama Manila Maputo Nairobi Nassau Noumea Nuuk Oslo Ottawa Papette Paris Prague

Abidjan Abu Dhabi Accra Agana Amman Ankara Antananarivo Apia Asuncion Baghdad Bamako Berlin Bern Bissau Bogota Bonriki Cairo Dacca Dakar Doha Hanoi Havana

S E O U L T Y S M A N A G U A U N S S

Praia Quito Rabat Rome Roseau

1 7

3 4

5

3 8 6

3 6

7

8 4

2 9

6 4 8

5

M O Q P U O U O R G M A C A U K L U A

A I F N A N T O Q H W C D C A O V P A

N B I I C T S Y Q D A K A R R A I Y W

A S C I A E P P R A I A A D H A S A R

M A O W A H C V A D U Z F B O A S N A

A N A U V R D A W R U B E R N H Z G N

San Salvador Sanaa Seoul Sofia Suva

P T L U S A K A I E I R G S I U A O A

U A K M A N I L A R L S A N A A U N I

T N A B I D J A N I O L G L R H B K R

O A T C L A G A N A V T I R A B A T O

Taipei Tehran Tunis Vaduz Vienna

P N H A V A N A Y A O N Y N W P M B B

A A M M A N G Q D N Q K O A G P A Q I

P R A G U E U O D A A I R U O T K Z S

E I N T F I R C S Q C S S P M U O G S

T V D M T B O G O T A C S V I E N N A

T O U O L I M A V W T A A A T X A D U

E R Z M A L E S T A I P E I U L O M E

Warsaw Washington DC Wellington Yangon Yaounde

To enter

Sudoku 2

November, 2014

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

7 2 5 6

We have a £20 voucher to spend at Keynsham’s Beauty at Serendipity to give away to one lucky reader in our monthly wordsearch competition sponsored by Eveleighs. Just complete the wordsearch above, cut it out and send it to us at Keynshamvoice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR, along with your name, address and phone number. Closing date is Wednesday, November 26, 2014. The winner will be the first to be randomly selected from the correct entries. October’s winner of a £20 voucher to spend at Verona Coffee Shop was Ms S Poole from Keynsham

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

ECIP

E

R

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

47

Julia Child’s Chocolate Mousse (Mousse au chocolat) with Sharon Newton, owner and chocolatier at A-Lot-A-Choc www.alotachoc.co.uk | @alotachoc | info@alotachoc.co.uk

Chocolatier Sharon Newton shares one of her favourite ways to enjoy the chocolate she produces at A-Lot-A-Choc, from classic cookbook Mastering The Art Of French Cooking. Serves 6 to 8 people Ingredients 4 egg yolks ¼ cup instant sugar (very finely granulated) ¼ cup orange liqueur A pan of not-quite-simmering water A basin of cold water 6 ounces or squares semisweet baking chocolate (ethically sourced, of course, as does ALot-A-Choc) 4 tbsp strong coffee A small saucepan 6 ounces or 1 ½ sticks softened unsalted butter

Optional: ¼ cup finely diced, glazed orange peel 4 egg whites Pinch of salt 1 tbsp granulated sugar 2 cups vanilla-flavored crème anglaise (custard sauce), or lightly whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar. Method Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until mixture is thick, pale yellow, and falls back upon itself forming a slowly dissolving rib-

bon. Beat in the orange liqueur. Then set mixing bowl over the not-quite-simmering water and continue beating for three to 4 minutes until the mixture is foamy and too hot for your finger. Then beat over cold water for three to four minutes until the mixture is cool again and forms the ribbon. It will have the consistency of mayonnaise. Melt the chocolate with the coffee over hot water. Remove from the heat and beat in the butter a bit at a time, to make a

smooth cream. Beat the chocolate into the egg yolks and sugar, then beat in the optional orange peel. Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks are formed; sprinkle on the sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed. Stir one fourth of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the rest. Turn into serving dish, dessert cups, or petits pots. Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. Pass the sauce or whipped cream separately.  Somerset-based A-Lot-A-Choc uses ethically sourced cacao to create its range of handmade, artisan chocolate without the fats and sugars added to commercial chocolate. Flavours include Ecuadorable Orange, minty After Dark, Cappuccino Chunk, Salt of the Earth and many more. Find A-Lot-A-Choc at Keynsham Farmers’ Market each month.

Celebrate Christmas in style this year at

FARRELLS

I R I S H I TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T Please call us for availability on 0117 9866330

44 TEMPLE STREET | KEYNSHAM | BRISTOL BS31 1EH

WWW.FARRELLSRESTAURANTS.CO.UK

CHRISTMAS EVENING MENU 2 COURSES £21.00 • 3 COURSES £27.00

CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU MAIN COURSE £9.50 • 2 COURSES £13.50 • 3 COURSES £16.00 To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

48

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

For November, we meet the team at JHS Racing

Tell us about your business. JHS Racing is an independent motorcycle service, repair and performance centre for both road and race motorcycles. We were founded by James Holland in 1996, expanded and moved to Keynsham in 2005. We are now a team of six full-time members of staff, James is our workshop manager and senior race engineer – if your motorcycle is seeking upgrading or is poorly, he is an amazingly skilled engineer and can resolve any issue! James has worked with many top racers, including Victor Cox, Alistair Fagan, Aaron Walker, Dave Moffitt and even the great Mick Andrews. John is our senior service technician and MOT tester. He can boast 30 years of experience! Sam is a graduate from Swansea University following completion of his Motorcycle Engineering degree – and he is also a fully qualified technician. William is our apprentice service and race engineer. He is a remarkably skilled young man and is on our fast-track programme. He also races with the JHS Race Team and also did this while attending Broadlands Academy. All of our technical team are passionate about motorcycles both road and race, and all have competed at competition level or still do. Our customer service team consists of Vikki and Jemma, who have a vast knowledge of motorcycle tyres and performance parts. We always strive to find our customers the correct product, upgrade or service required. We will ensure you are well looked after and kept informed of progress. We have a local, national and international customer base. Our business has been built on our race heritage and we also have a race team which participates in many events from The Isle of Man’s TT races, British Superbikes and Thundersport GB.

we are in a good location and easy to find. We like to keep things local if we can, using other local businesses, too – the new Waitrose is user friendly, and our staff and customers use it on a regular basis. We also use other local businesses – Car Quip, Grafton Jones, KRT, West Country Welding Supplies, Keynsham Post Office, and our race team has been previously been sponsored by Sparrow Crane Hire, which once involved taking a full-size crane to the Castle Combe race circuit! And of course we always direct our customers to local retail outlets, food establishments and coffee shops while they are waiting for us to complete their job.

What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? It is surprising how many keen motorcyclists reside in and around the Keynsham area! We can offer our standard services such as top quality servicing, repairs, diagnostics and tyre fitting. But we are also unique as our staff are fully trained and certified by Ohlins and K-Tech, we can service, fit and set up suspension components. JHS also provides trackside suspension support to the national race series Thundersport GB, where many of the top racers have started their careers. We also have a Dynojet 250i dyno, with load control and tuning link software. This is a state-of-the-art facility which is fully air-conditioned. We use this to test and make changes to a motorcycle’s fuelling. A Custom Fuel Map will result in a crisper, more responsive

machine running at optimum fuel efficiency. We are fully certified by Dynojet UK and have 15 years’ experience working with the market leaders Dynojet. New for 2014, we are now offering “while-you-wait” motorcycle MOT testing. To celebrate this new service, we would like to offer a free MOT with any major service booked during the months of November and December 2014 – please quote “Keynshamvoice” to benefit. If your MOT is not due quite yet, we will give you a free MOT voucher which can be used up to March 31, 2015. What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? Keynsham is generally a nice, friendly place to work, and unlike central locations it’s good for parking, too! Our location just off of the main A4, behind the Waitrose supermarket, means

What makes your service different from other companies? Many motorcycle businesses concentrate on one area, for example motorcycle servicing. We are able to do this and so much more. We have a vast array of specialist equipment and can offer the complete package – while you wait class 1 & 2 MOTs, tyres supplied and fitted, high quality servicing, suspension sales and service, all types of dyno services, diagnostics and fault finding, track and race bike conversions, specialist metal cleaning including aqua blasting, all types of welding including titanium and aluminium. We even undertake classic bike restoration during the autumn and winter months. We also offer a thriving retail service of performance parts and tyres. We strive to provide an outstanding, friendly service at competitive prices, cheaper than your main dealer. What are your plans for the future of the business? To continue with the steady growth, promote and grow our new while-you-wait MOT testing, and deliver the best service to our customers. Contact: JHS Racing Ltd Units 3 & 4 Unity Court, Broadmead Lane, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1ST Tel: 0117 986 8844 Email: jhsracing@lineone.net Web: www.jhsracing.co.uk and www.jhsracingstore.co.uk Find us on Facebook and Twitter

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

News

Looking your best with Hannah Saunders, Beauty at Serendipity

Help protect your skin this winter

Start protecting your skin now in preparation for winter and the new year. Cold temperatures cause the skin to contract, and cold reduces circulation. This means cell turnover slows, as do other body processes. So, cold weather may slow down lymphatic drainage, making us feel sluggish and look puffy. And a slowing of the overall system reduces the rate of cell turnover, resulting in more cell debris on the surface of the skin. This can make skin look ashy, pasty, dusty and dull. The other problem with winter weather, though, is the drop in humidity, this loss of airhumidity means that skin feels dry, too. Here are a few key tips from Dermalogica to keep your skin healthier this winter and new year:

Tepid water only. Heat may be appealing when you’re chilled to your core, but hot water contributes to dehydration. A steaming bath may also trigger flushing, including Rosacea symptoms. Moisturise. Especially before you go outdoors. No, moisturiser does not freeze! Dermalogica’s clients across Scandinavia will attest to this. This never happens. So be sure to guard your skin with a shield of hydration. (Barrier repair will be suitable for some skins to help protect and shield the skin.)

Cleanse carefully. Your skin continues to produce sebum and waste products, and shed cells, even if you’re not feeling warm and sweaty. So, cleansing is always the first step to optimum skin function. When facing the challenges of winter weather, it is more important than ever to avoid harsh products, especially deodorant bar soaps. These are generally alkaline, and the perfumes are irritating to the skin. Cleanse face and body with a gentle botanicals-based liquid cleanser, pat dry (don’t rub), and apply moisturiser from toenails to hairline. To find out what products to use this winter for your skin and your skin’s needs then do book in for our free face mapping consultation, where Lauren or myself will assess your skin and find you the products to fight the problems of winter skin. Hannah x

49

Join the band to improve playing Musicians who haven’t played for a while and those who want to improve their skills are invited to join an evening class band playing at an easy level. Tutor Chris Harris says he recognises that “returners” and improvers with little band experience can feel nervous but he has developed a series of strategies to overcome any difficulties during his considerable teaching experience. Music used during the classes uses a “mutual support” system so that players never feel exposed or conspicuous. The classes take place in Kingswood Library on Thursday evenings at 7.30-9.30pm and Chris hopes people from the surrounding area will join the group. Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Chris on 0117 956 1950 or at cgharris320@ btinternet.com. The class website is at www. westerlyshowband.com.

hŶŝƚƐ ϯ Θ ϰ͕ hŶŝƚLJ ŽƵƌƚ͕ ƌŽĂĚŵĞĂĚ >ĂŶĞ͕ <ĞLJŶƐŚĂŵ ƌŝƐƚŽů ^ϯϭ ϭ^d ͻ E t ʹ ǁŚŝůĞ LJŽƵ ǁĂŝƚ ŵŽƚŽƌĐLJĐůĞ ĐůĂƐƐ ϭ Θ Ϯ DKdƐ͊ ͻ DŽƚŽƌĐLJĐůĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ƌĞƉĂŝƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĚŝĂŐŶŽƐƟĐƐ ͻ ƵƚŚŽƌŝƐĞĚ LJŶŽũĞƚ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ ĐĞŶƚƌĞ ͻ ^ƵƉƉůLJ Θ Įƚ ďƌĂŶĚĞĚ ŵŽƚŽƌĐLJĐůĞ ƚLJƌĞƐ ͻ ƵƚŚŽƌŝƐĞĚ ĂŐĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ KŚůŝŶƐ Θ <ͲdĞĐŚ ƐƵƐƉĞŶƐŝŽŶ ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚ ƐĂůĞƐ͕ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƐĞƚ ƵƉ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ

Ăůů ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŽĚĂLJ Ϭϭϭϳ ϵϴϲ ϴϴϰϰ ͗ ũŚƐƌĂĐŝŶŐΛůŝŶĞŽŶĞ͘ŶĞƚ t͗ ǁǁǁ͘ũŚƐƌĂĐŝŶŐ͘ĐŽ͘ƵŬ

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

Review

51

Leading the charge for electric cars I’ve seen the future, and it’s quiet – very quiet. Electric cars, it would seem, are coming of age. There’s something a little unnerving driving an electric car. It’s all to do with the noise, or lack of it. Take turning the Renault Zoe on. Press the button and there’s nothing; no noise, no vibration as the pistons shudder into life. Just a manufactured noise from the dashboard to let you know the car is on. It’s a bit like turning on a laptop. It’s an automatic, of course, but unlike the sequential gearboxes on other cars, this gives a smooth, uninterrupted delivery of power as you put your foot down. It certainly has nippy acceleration. The drive is very smooth, the handling very good, and with sharp styling you won’t look out of place among the gas guzzlers. The Zoe is not without its creature comforts, either. A stylish entertainment system does more than just tune in to the radio. It has a sat nav that also

highlights charging points. You can make hands-free calls, and you can check emails and tweets (only when you are parked). You can even look at your photos or watch videos. Like all things of the future (and the present), there is an app for it. Download it to your phone or tablet, and on a frosty morning, you can tell it to warm up to a decent temperature while you are having your coffee inside. Perhaps the best thing the system does is show “flow”. You

can tell when you are using power, or if you are sending electricity back to the battery while coasting or braking. The harvesting of regenerative braking is one of the cleverest things about modern electric cars. On a full charge (which takes three hours from empty, or half an hour to reach 80 per cent), the Renault Zoe can manage up to 130 miles. It varies depending on how warm or cold the battery is. With charging at home this is going to be enough for most day-

to-day activities. The good news is that if you were to buy the Zoe, a home charging point would be provided free of charge. The big selling point of the Zoe is the cost, or lack of it, when it comes to running it. To charge the car from empty to its full 130-mile range costs around £2. Road tax is zero, another big selling point. Then there is the hefty 25% discount for buying an electric car, up to a maximum of £5,000. This means the cars cost from just £14,000 to £15,000. However, you will have to rent your battery from Renault, which could be anything from £45 to £113 a month depending on how far you go and how long your contract is for. Once upon a time electric cars were ugly, impractical, and unloved. Times are changing and so are attitudes. One day our children’s grandchildren will laugh at the ancestors who had to make do with the dirt and noise of the internal combustion engine. Richard Drew

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

E VELEIGHS F SA OR LE

4 Bed Semi Detached House with Garage – Keynsham OIRO £235,000 F SA OR LE

4 Bed Detached Bungalow with Garage and Gardens – Saltford OIRO £424,950 F SA OR LE

5 Bed Dormer Bungalow, Garage, Gardens – Saltford OIRO £464,950 F SA OR LE

Tel: 01225 360360 F SA OR LE

F SA OR LE

Detached 5 Bed Farmhouse, Gardens, Lge Garage – Saltford OIRO £599,950

4 Bed Detached Dormer Bungalow with Gardens – Saltford OIRO £474,950

F SA OR LE

F SA OR LE

Superb 5 Bed Detached House with Gardens – Keynsham OIRO £595,000

Detached 5 Bed Family Home Garage, Gardens – Keynsham OIRO £399,950

F SA OR LE

3 Bed Terraced Family Home with Garage – Keynsham OIEO £199,950 F SA OR LE

F SA OR LE

3 Bed Link Detached House with Garage – Keynsham OIRO £249,950

** Coming Soon ** 3 Bed Detached Bungalow with Garage and Gardens Keynsham

3 Bed Semi Detached House located Nr Keynsham High St – OIRO £232,950

info@eveleighs.com

3 Bed Townhouse with Garage close to Keynsham High St – OIRO £279,950

OIRO £399,950

www.eveleighs.com

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

53

Windrush Road Keynsham

ÂŁ315,000

Extended to the rear creating a versatile home this three/ four bedroom semi-detached property boasts an enviable position within easy reach of the Wellsway School complex and is an ideal family purchase. Larger than typical for the area, this modern semi-detached property has been extended to the rear to create a generous family home. The ground floor offers two adjoining reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, WC and study. To the rear the property boasts a single-storey extension currently used as a bedroom but could alternatively be used as a separate reception room. The first floor offers three balanced bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally both the front

and rear gardens are low maintenance in design, and the rear is largely level and ideal for young families. Book your viewing with Davies & Way by contacting the Keynsham branch on 0117 986 3681 or at keynsham@ daviesandway.com.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Watch Out! Something new is coming to town. You’ve got the property for sale. We’ve got the new tools to get it sold. Keynsham Tel: 0117 986 3681 Fax: 0117 986 8220 1 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1DP Email: keynsham@daviesandway.com

Saltford Tel: 01225 400 400 Fax: 01225 400 401 489 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BA Email: saltford@daviesandway.com

www.daviesandway.com

November, 2014

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

News in brief

Coffee morning at charity’s new HQ

Estate agents make their own move Last month, estate and letting agency Your Move Williams Rose made a move of its own, relocating from its High Street premises to 32 Temple Street. The company has been trading on the High Street for more than 25 years, first as Halifax Property Services and then as Your Move Williams Rose for the last five years. Now the team,

director Peter Williams, Carole Ford and Val Tournant, say they need new property for both selling and letting to meet demand. They offer free valuations, marketing, conveyancing and mortgage services while their letting department has rapidly grown, offering tenant find, rent collection or fully managed service.

A charity celebrated moving to a new office in Temple Street and its national fundraising campaign with a coffee morning. Keynsham-based Action for ME asked people across the country to use the extra hour they gained when the clocks went back last month to support the thousands of people who suffer from the condition. Action for ME community fundraiser Georgie Davies, pictured at the coffee morning, said: “We are really excited to celebrate Make Time for ME and cannot wait to hear what our supporters have been up to raise money for us. Action for ME relies on income from community fundraising activities to enable us to continue our vital work.� ME is a fluctuating illness, with symptoms changing over time, and it affects people in

55

different ways. Action for ME’s services include an online ME centre and welfare advice and support service. The charity also invests in research and campaigns for better services for people affected by ME, and raises awareness about the condition. To find out how you can help, visit www.actionforme.org.uk/ get-involved, contact Georgie Davies on 0117 937 6626 or email fundraising@actionforme.org.uk.

Entertaining tea Nearly 30 elderly guests will be welcomed to tea at Saltford Hall and entertained by Brownies. The event on November 9 has been organised by the Lions Club of Keynsham and Contact the Elderly. Lions Club spokesman Lion Alan Hale said: “Events like this make membership of the club worthwhile and we would be interested in hearing from anyone who feels they might like to help their community by joining the Lions Club.� Find out more on 0845 8339 817 or at at www. keynshamlions.org.uk.

>, /(=, 56> 46=,+ [V V\Y UL^ VMĂ„JLZ PU

2,@5:/(4 ‰

( UPJLS` WYLZLU[LK [LY OV\ZL TVKLYU IH[OYVVT ILKYTZ ZOVY[ ^HSR [V SVJHS ZOVWZ ZJOVVS HUK I\Z YV\[L .HZ J O + N ,WJ *

2,@5:/(4 ‰

2,@5:/(4 ‰

( TVKLYU KL[ MHTPS` OV\ZL ILKYTZ YLJLW[Z JSRYT +YP]L HUK NHYHNL 5V VU^HYK JOHPU >LSSZ^H` JH[JOTLU[ ,WJ +

;OYLL Z[VYL` [V^U OV\ZL JSVZL [V [V^U JLU[YL Z[H[PVU L[J ILKYTZ RP[ KPULY JV\Y[`HYK NHYKLU KV\ISL NHYHNL UV VU^HYK JOHPU ,WJ +

7967,9;@ <9.,5;3@ >(5;,+

5V VU^HYK JOHPU 9LJLU[S` YLKLJVYH[LK ^P[O TVKLYU RP[JOLU \[PSP[` YT ILKYTZ ZOVY[ KPZ[HUJL [V ZOVWZ ,WJ +

2,@5:/(4 ‰

;,473, :;9,,; 2,@5:/(4 6WWVZP[L [OL Ă„YL Z[H[PVU +YVW PU MVY H -9,, ]HS\H[PVU MVY :LSSPUN VY 3L[[PUN

2,@5:/(4 ‰

( Ă„YZ[ Ă…VVY YL[PYLTLU[ HWHY[TLU[ SPM[ 5V VU^HYK JOHPU KV\ISL ILKYT YLJLU[S` YLKLJVYH[LK HUK JHYWL[LK =PL^Z V]LY WHYR SL]LS ^HSR PU[V /PNO :[

>OH[L]LY KPYLJ[PVU `V\ JOVVZL ^LÂťSS NL[ `V\ TV]PUN /PNO :[ 2L`UZOHT )YPZ[VS ): ,( ;LS!

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

56

T: 0117 908 2121

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Sport Keynsham Town’s First XI continued their climb up the Toolstation Western League Division One table in October, sitting in 13th position with 18 points from 16 matches. The month began with a point in an entertaining encounter with Calne Town at the AJN Stadium. In what proved to be the proverbial “game of two halves” on a sunny afternoon, the Ks soon got on top with some lovely, fast-flowing football which had the visitors’ defence at sixes and sevens. After several missed opportunities, Tom Morgan continued his fine run in front of goal with a cool finish on the half hour. That looked to be all the Ks had to show for their first-half dominance until some Keystone Cop defending by the visitors in injury time allowed Morgan to tap in at the far post for his second goal. Calne made two substitutions early in the second half and that changed the course of the game. They pulled a goal back on 55 minutes and the Ks were now well and truly on the back foot. Keeper Chris Brice made a couple of smart saves, but was then slow to react to a through ball and veteran striker Glenn Armstrong (who has played over 500 games for Calne) knocked the ball under him for the equaliser. There were then a couple of close shaves in the dying moments for the Ks as the visitors sniffed a chance of an unlikely victory, but in the end the spoils were deservedly shared. The following week, the Ks bowed out of the FA Vase with a spirited 3-2 defeat against Plymouth Parkway of the South West Peninsula League Premier Division at the AJN Stadium. In beautiful autumn sunshine, the visitors started positively and Keynsham keeper Chris Brice was called into action several

A flying save from Chris Brice

Keynsham Town FC News from The Crown Field

Keynsham Town FC are climbing up the Toolstation Western League Division One table times in the first 15 minutes. However, the first clear chance fell to the Ks’ Pat Davison, who shot straight at the keeper when through on goal. This didn’t deter them, though, and they took the lead on 16 minutes with a fine goal by 18-year-old Kyle Box. He burst clear down the left flank, drew the keeper and finished expertly into the bottom corner for his first goal for the club. Things then got even better for the Ks on the half hour, when a flowing move that started with a roll out from Brice was again finished expertly by Box for his second goal of the game. However, Plymouth pulled a goal back within two minutes, when a fine Brice save from a free-kick on the edge of the box was to no avail, as a visiting forward was first to the rebound. Things then turned ugly just before half-time, when a scything challenge by a Plymouth defender sparked a brawl, which ended up with the culprit being sent off and Ks’ Liam Robson receiving a yellow card. The Ks failed to make their oneman advantage count, as within five minutes of the restart, a reckless challenge by Robson gave the referee no alternative but to show him a second yellow and dismiss him from the field of play. Chances were then spurned at both ends until the 75th minute, when mounting pressure by the visitors resulted in an equaliser. The game looked to be heading for extra-

time, but in the 90th minute the Ks’ hearts were broken when a cross from the right was forced home for the winner. Next up was a visit to Welton Rovers and a stirring comeback from the Ks earned a point in a 2-2 draw. The home team were much the stronger side in the first period and although Kyle Box hit the post for Keynsham early on, the hosts deservedly went in 1-0 up at the break. Only some excellent saves by Chris Brice kept the score line down. Welton extended their lead on the hour and were looking comfortable when gaffers King & Day introduced Jordan Hawkins and new signing Mark Branton to the fray with 20 minutes remaining. Skinny Morgan pulled a goal back with 15 minutes to go after fine work down the right by Matt Curnock. Then in injury-time, Morgan’s free-kick was gleefully headed in at the far post by centre-half Ben Stiff to the delight of the Ks players and fans. They then suffered a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Chippenham Park on a wet Tuesday evening. Despite Kyle Box continuing his fine form with a goal in the first half, the Ks ran out of steam after the break and the visitors took full advantage. After a depleted squad suffered a 6-0 thrashing at home to Barnstaple Town in the Les Phillips Cup, they bounced back to earn three crucial points with a 3-1 victory at Roman Glass

St George. After the shock of conceding in the first minute, the Ks fought back well with some lovely attacking football, with Liam Robson (2) and new signing Ben Harris getting their goals. They followed this up with a fine 4-2 win at home to Devizes Town on a beautiful autumn evening to make it back-to-back victories for only the second time this season. The Ks produced some lovely flowing football going forward, and deservedly took the lead on 35 minutes with a fine finish by Skinny Morgan. Two minutes later they were two up, after an error by the visiting keeper presented a tap-in to Ben Harris. However the Ks’ defensive frailties were once again in evidence, as they immediately conceded a soft goal to make it 2-1 at half-time. Keynsham spurned further opportunities to extend their lead after the break and were made to pay in the 55th minute. Ryan Beak misplaced a back pass and a Devizes forward clipped the ball expertly over Chris Brice for the equaliser. This rocked the Ks, but they soon settled down and went back to their free-flowing attacking football. Matt Curnock hit the post and it looked like it was going to be a frustrating evening until Skinny scored his second of the night on 76 minutes. This deflated the visitors and the Ks saw the game out comfortably, with Harris also notching a brace for himself with the fourth goal just before the end. November is a hectic month for the First Team, with six league games on the road. After visits to Chard Town, Hengrove Athletic and Barnstaple Town, Southern League Taunton Town visit the AJN Stadium for a mouth-watering Somerset Premier Cup 2nd Round clash on Tuesday, November 11 (7.45pm kick-off). After further away games at Calne Town and Wells City, Saturday, November 22, sees Wellington visit Crown Fields in the league (3pm kickoff). The end of the month sees the Ks away to Warminster Town, before Cheddar travel to Keynsham on Saturday, December 6 (3pm kick-off).

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

Sport Squad enter month with confidence after wins Although the first team at Keynsham Rugby Club lost three of their six games played since our last report, they are continuing to please the crowds with fast, attractive rugby but are being let down by their not making the most of their chances and their inability to put sides away. They lost 26-34 at Chosen Hill, and 21-36 at home against league leaders Coney Hill – a game they should have won given their first-half performance, but failed to create a big enough lead. There was then a 34-3 win at home against Stothert & Pitt, but they went down at Newent 15-29 in another game they could well have won. Two victories on the trot, one in the league versus North Bristol 41-20 and a Bristol Combination Cup match mid-week against Old Bernadettes 63-20 sees them entering November with confidence in sixth position in the league. Some of the club’s tries have come from unexpected sources so far, a couple each for props Dan Howlett and Phil Harvey and a brace also for second row Corey Talbot and number 8, Ben Newman, has passed quite a few times. The seconds are having a hard time of it at the moment and are

struggling to put out consistent sides; nevertheless, morale is high under joint coaches/team managers Chris Beese and James Marsh, and again there is the intent to play open, attractive rugby. All five games were lost but the highlight was a close encounter at Hornets RFC in Weston-super-Mare, 18-29, with the game in the balance until a last-minute intercept try. They stand ninth in their league. The thirds have won two and lost three, although one of the losses was by the narrowest of margins with a last-gasp try from Winscombe 2nds just stealing the victory after Keynsham had led throughout. They play mainly against 2nd XV opposition, with

only three other 3rd teams in the league, so things are not as gloomy as may appear. They are 12th in the league, well clear of relegation. Some good young 18/19-year-olds are also coming through their baptisms well! The fourths could only manage three league games due to other clubs not being able to raise sides, which is very disappointing and it is proving nighon impossible to get spare games from either the Bristol or Bath “pools”. They lie seventh in the league but “coarse rugby” is still sparkling at the Crown Field. Dates for The Crown Field: November 15 – 1sts v Avon; November 22 – 2nds v Castle Cary; November 29 – possibly a Cup match not yet finalised.

57

Swimmer Jess on path to success Some outstanding performances at regional and national level have earned a talented young swimmer a place in an elite development programme. Thirteen-year-old Jess Podger has joined a small group of South West swimmers on the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) England talent pathway programme. It comes after the Wellsway School pupil enjoyed double gold medal success at the South West Regional Age Group Championships in the 400m and 800m freestyle events, followed by qualification for the British National Age Group Championships in July. She went on to make the finals of all four individual freestyle events (100m, 200m, 400m and 800m). Jess is a member of Keynsham Amateur Swimming Club and Thea Beament, head coach of the Gold Squad, said: “This is great news for Jess and a real encouragement to all of our young swimmers.” She added: “Jess is one of a number of talented young swimmers at Keynsham and we are proud to have nurtured many others over the years including Commonwealth gold medallist Siobhan Marie O’Connor.” The club has just announced its first biathlon competition will be held in January.

Motoring duo make most of having home advantage at Nav scatter After a long summer of inactivity due to repairs Keynsham driver Mark Griffiths and his navigator Mike Dinnis were looking forward to the October Nav scatter. This was due to be Mike Dinnis’ last event due to recurrent issues with motion sickness. The diverse entry list included novice crews from Bristol University as well as veterans who made the trip from the Midlands. The pair were confident of improving on their previous results, as Mike is a resident of Wotton-Under-Edge, meaning the navigation area of Southern Gloucestershire/North Bristol would fall into his backyard. Heavy rain in the afternoon coupled with muddy roads and autumn leaf fall meant slippery driving conditions causing one of the teams to

The Allen Classic Trial retire early. The home advantage and desk-based practice over the summer paid off as the duo quickly identified many of the higher scoring points and established a route. As Mark explained: “Tacti-

cally, we decided to start driving early and ignore the lower pointscoring checkpoints.” Out of 10 starting crews they finished a creditable fourth. The Tarmac season of motorsport is now over, so the pair will

be looking to the off-road events for winter motorsport entertainment. The Roy Fedden Sporting Trial on Remembrance Sunday in Old Down is a round of the British championship and features cars climbing up muddy hills you can barely stand on. If you want to witness this first-hand, it kicks off after the Remembrance Silence adjacent to Old Down Country Park. A fortnight later, the Allen Classic Trial sees cars starting at The Bull in Hinton driving around the countryside as far as Blagdon negotiating a variety of muddy hills, including the famous Big Uplands and Little Uplands just off the Wellsway. To find out more about either event, search for Bristol Motor Club online.

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

58

T: 0117 908 2121

Sport

November, 2014

Fry’s Girls take the game to the league leaders

Keynsham Cricket Club’s under 13a Team of the Season

Celebrating the season’s successes Young cricketers celebrated the successes of the last season at their annual dinner and presentation night. Keynsham Cricket Club’s junior section met last month to hand out awards for individual and team performances and to hear tales from guest speaker and ex-Gloucestershire County CC cricketer Rob Cunliffe. After a question and answer session it was time for the awards and pride of place went to the under 13a team who worked really hard as a unit throughout the season and came first in their league; the under 15a team were also highly recommended for finishing runners-up in both league and cup competitions.

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

Felix Sutton won the Jack Boulton Cup for the best individual performance of the season and KCC caps were awarded to the following for achieving their first individual 50 or first individual five wicket haul: Archie Brook, Will Burston, Felix Sutton, Jenson Walsh, Will Scott, Calum Westbrook and Finn Davis. Clubman of the Year was Joe Jackson. The Jack Cann Trophy for the most promising player went to James Burston, while the Tank Commander Cup for the most improved player award was won by Ollie Yarde. The final award was that of Player of the Year and that went to Calum Westbrook.

With Nailsea the leaders of the under 16 Girls League unbeaten this season as the visitors to Somerdale, Fry’s expected a tough morning. In an epic game of girls’ football, including two hat tricks by players, Nailsea ran out winners. In a frenetic start Nailsea straight from the kick-off had the Fry’s Girls on the back foot with wave after wave of attacks; however, good defending kept the visitors at bay with Holly Maddocks and Amy Croom shutting down the Nailsea supply from the wide players. It took Imogen Fisher on the stroke of 25 minutes to open up the Nailsea account with some quick foot work in the box to sweep the ball into the Fry’s goal. (0-1) Within five minutes Imogen scored again from close range, when the Fry’s defence failed to clear a corner. (0-2). Fry’s girls picked themselves up and from the restart mounted several attacks with Adele Windsor and Ellie Brockton going close to reducing the deficit. Just before half time Imogen got her third goal slotting home past the diving Fry’s goalie from a great passing move. (0-3). From the start of the second half Fry’s Girls’ battling and determined play now put Nailsea on the back foot. A long ball from Sofia Urch into the path of Pheobe King, who chased the ball, put pressure on the Nailsea Keeper, who missed and passed straight to Fry’s Ellie Brockton. She calmly lofted the ball over

the stranded Nailsea keeper into the goal from some 25 yards. (1-3). With their tails up, Fry’s Girls played down the left side with Holly Maddocks and Adele Windsor interlinking passing to play a ball into Ellie Brockton, who turned inside and bent her shot around the Nailsea keeper from the 18-yard box. (2-3). Both teams were now playing some excellent football from end to end with Nailsea strikes at the Fry’s goal being kept out with some excellent saves from Emily Rose between the sticks, until the 60th minute when Cat Coates chipped the ball over the Fry’s keeper to score (2-4). Fry’s again attacked, gaining a throw-in on the right-hand side next to the corner flag. Kelsey Manning’s long throw into the box was headed on by Adele Windsor to Ellie Brockton, who swivelled and volleyed home from close range (3-4). Nailsea Girls again gained the upper hand when breaking from defence down the left side, switching the ball quickly across the pitch for Hannah Simms to fire a shot low into the left-hand corner past the outstretched hand of the Fry’s goalie. (3-5). With time running out Fry’s mounted an attack that saw Megan Solomon play a perfect pass through the Nailsea defence for Lydia Hurse to run onto and get her shot in, only to see the Nailsea keeper save. Final score Fry’s Girls 3Nailsea 5.

YourSport Tell us about your sports club or team’s achievements or upcoming events at news@keynshamvoice.co.uk or on 07887 561567

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

ACCOUNTANT

ARCHITECTURE

‡ 3ODVWHULQJ ‡ 3OXPELQJ ‡ /DQGVFDSH *DUGHQLQJ ‡ 3DLQWLQJ 'HFRUDWLQJ

‡ *HQHUDO 5XEELVK &OHDUDQFH

7HO 6LPRQ

AGRICULTURAL

BUILDING SERVICES

59

BUILDING SERVICES

75$',7,21$/ %8,/'(56 ‡ 3URSHUW\ 0DLQWHQDQFH ‡ *HQHUDO %XLOGLQJ $OWHUDWLRQV ‡ :DOOLQJ 3DWLRV ‡ 5RR¿QJ ‡ &DUSHQWU\ )5(( 4827$7,216

(PDLO WUDGVWRQHFRQVWUXFWLRQ#\DKRR FR XN 7HO

BUILDING SERVICES

D A Stacey & Son Agricultural Contractor

• Hay & Haylage making • Straw Baling • Full wrapping service • Round & conventional bales • Herbicide spraying & field topping • 5 Tonne Operated Excavator Hire • Other services also available

$ IHZ RI WKH PDQ\ VHUYLFHV ZH RIIHU ‡ :LQGRZ &OHDQLQJ ‡ 3DLQWLQJ 'HFRUDWLQJ ‡ *HQHUDO 0DLQWHQDQFH ‡ /DPLQDWH )ORRULQJ ‡ +RPH (QWHUWDLQPHQW ,QVWDOODWLRQ

237 Bath Road, Keynsham,BS31 1TN

7HO

(PDLO VKDUS\VROXWLRQV#JPDLO FRP :HEVLWH ZZZ VKDUS\VROXWLRQV FRP

Mike:07767 204918/0117 986 2991 E: stacey.keynsham@hotmail.com

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

BUILDING SERVICES

BUILDING SERVICES

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

60

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

TRADE SERVICES

CAR REPAIRS

CARPENTRY SERVICES

November, 2014

CURTAINS AND BLINDS

6:$*6

0$'( 72 0($685( &857$,16 520$1 %/,1'6 7(/ $11( 21

CAR REPAIRS

—†‹nj ‘ŽÂ?• ‡”˜‹…‡• Č‹ ČŒ –†

Čˆ ĆŹ —†‹ ’‡…‹ƒŽ‹•–• Čˆ ‡”˜‹…‹Â?‰ǥ ”ƒÂ?‡•ǥ šŠƒ—•–• Čˆ ǯ• ƒ””ƒÂ?‰‡† Čˆ ‡’ƒ‹”• –‘ ƒŽŽ ‘–Š‡” Â?ƒÂ?‡•

ƒŽŽ ͔͕͕͛Í? ͚͚͘͘͜͜

DRIVEWAYS

CLEANING SERVICES

&OHDQLQJ 6HUYLFHV

5HOLDEOH 7UXVWZRUWK\ 6HUYLFH 5HIHUHQFHV $YDLODEOH

:HHNO\ 'DLO\ 2QH RII &OHDQV *HQHUDO +HOS LQF GRJ ZDONLQJ

6PDOO %XVLQHVVHV (OGHUO\ +HOS LQF VKRSSLQJ DSSRLQWPHQWV

$*/ '5,9(:$<6 7DUPDF %ORFN 3DYLQJ ‡ $ ZLGH UDQJH RI FRORXUV SDWWHUQV ‡ /RFDO .H\QVKDP IDPLO\ UXQ EXVLQHVV IRU \HDUV ‡ $OO ZRUN JXDUDQWHHG ‡ )UHH HVWLPDWHV

7HO RU

‘—”• ‘Â? ÇŚ ”‹ ͜ƒÂ? –‘ Í™Ǥ͔͗’Â? Â?‹– Í• ƒ›• ƒ”Â?ÇĄ Šƒ”Ž–‘Â? Â‘ÂƒÂ†ÇĄ ‡›Â?•ŠƒÂ?ÇĄ ”‹•–‘Žǥ Í—Í• Í–

&RQWDFW 6KHOOH\ RQ Ĺ˜Ĺ&#x;Ĺ&#x;ĹĄĹ™ Ĺ?Ĺ›Ĺ&#x;ĹœĹ&#x;Ĺœ (PDLO VKHOO\IRUG#\DKRR FR XN

ZZZ DJOGULYHV FR XN

CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN

COUNSELLING

ELECTRICIAN

™™™Ǥƒ—†‹˜‘ŽÂ?••‡”˜‹…‡•Ǥ…‘Â?

Long-established, local company undertaking all aspects of carpentry, joinery & building work

• Fitted kitchens & bathrooms

• New build, renovation & loft conversions • Bespoke cupboards, wardrobes & furniture • Pergolas, arbours, decking & fencing Please call us to discuss your requirements and for a competitive estimate/quotation

0797 747 1341 0117 904 7450 www.jpccarpentryjoinery.co.uk

FOCUS ON YOU Counselling with Claire • Time for you • Space to be safe • Support & Guidance

T: 07806 566052 E:claire@focus-on-you.info

Your life matters

www. www.ammoniteelectrical.co.uk ww ww.am w.am w. ammo ammo moni m oni niite nite teel teel te elec elec ectr e ctr tric ric ical ical al.c .co. .co. o.uk uk Keynsham, Keynsh Ke Key ey ynsh nssham sham, ham am, a m Br B Bristol, istol, ist is sstol ol, o l, Ba Bath, Ba ath th, th h, North No orrth h Somerset So Somer S omer meer merset e set see

Specialising Specia Sp Spe cialis cia lissing ng g in do domes domestic mes esstic insta iin installations nsta alla ations tio onss x x x x

No o jjob o to ob ttoo oo sma sm small, maal m allll, ll, or or large lar aarge e EIC EICRs ICRs CRs Rs ((Full Fu Ful ullll Ins IInspection ns nspec n spec pectio pe pectio ecction e tiiio tio on & Te T Testing e esti ssti st t ng g service) servic se ser vicce) Services S Ser Se er ervic e vic vvices ic ices ces es for ffo orr landlords o land an andlor nd n dlo lor lor ords EEmergency Eme me m merge rge rg gency ge g ncy cy call-outs ccallllll-outs ca ou out o uts & free free r quotations re q qu quota uotatio otaatio tions n ns

Contact Con C o ttac act D Davi David av d o avi av on: n: n:

Office: Off O fffiice cee: 0 0117 01 1117 177 2214 14 0545 14 055445 Mobiliile Mob Mobile: M Mobile le: 0 07 07568 7756 568 332 56 326 26 999 26 999 99 Email: Ema maaiil: ill:: dw dw@am d dw@ammoniteelectrical.co.uk w@ @aaammon @am monite mo o ite iteele teeele electr leectr ctric ctrica ct iica cal.c ca c ll.c ..cco.u o.u o. uk

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

TRADE SERVICES

61

ELECTRICIAN

GARAGE SERVICES

HYPNOTHERAPY

FUNERAL SERVICES

GARDENING

KITCHEN SPECIALISTS

Íź >Ä‚Ç ĹśĆ? Íź &ĞŜÄ?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? Íź ^ĆšĆŒĹ?žžĹ?ĹśĹ? Íź ,ĞĚĹ?ÄžĆ? Íź Ĺ˝ĆŒÄšÄžĆŒĆ? Íź DƾůÄ?ĹšĹ?ĹśĹ? Íź >Ĺ˝Ĺ?Ć? Íź ĹŻÄžÄ‚ĆŒÄ‚ĹśÄ?Äž WůĞĂĆ?Äž Ä?Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ ŜƚŚŽŜLJ Íź tĞĞĚ ŽŜĆšĆŒŽů ĨŽĆŒ LJŽƾĆŒ ĨĆŒÄžÄž Ć‹ƾŽĆšÄž Íź dĆŒÄžÄž ^ĆľĆŒĹ?ÄžĆŒÇ‡

0 - &5$:)25' &$53(175< .,7&+(1 ),77,1* 6(59,&(6

<RXU ORFDO FDUSHQWHU ZKR FDUULHV RXW DOO W\SHV RI FDUSHQWU\ ZRUN

o .LWFKHQV o %DWKURRPV o 'RRUV o 6NLUWLQJ o )ORRULQJ o 'HFNLQJ o 3YF FODGGLQJ

&DOO 0DWW RQ RU IRU D IUHH TXRWH GARDENING

LIFE COACHING

Blue Water Coaching Helping you change your life Life Coach & Stress Management Counsellor ICHM & IICT Registered

bluewatercoaching@aol.co.uk bluewatercoaching.vpweb.co.uk

Tel: 01173 180822 or 07425 981018 FURNITURE

GARDENING

MUSIC TUITION

*8,7$5 DQG .(<%2$5' /(66216

2YHU \HDUV WHDFKLQJ H[SHULHQFH %HJLQQHUV DGYDQFHG 5RFN -D]] 3RSXODU

)8//< (48,33(' 678',2 3OHDVH SKRQH 6LPRQ IRU PRUH GHWDLOV

7 RU ( V JRVOLQJ#EOXH\RQGHU FR XN To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

62

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk

TRADE SERVICES

November, 2014

OPTICIANS

PAWNBROKERS

PET CARE

PAINTING AND DECORATING

PET CARE

PET SUPPLIES

TONY - M - NOBLE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

3$,17,1* '(&25$7,1* *$5'(1,1* .,7&+(16 %('52206 %$7+52206

T: 07833 308194 0117 9600856 dtnoble@btinternet.com PAINTING AND DECORATING

L.6 <H P&7" Fûت āā¼ØÐgÆ Øûgċ¼Ð¯ /RFDO 4XDOLILHG WUDGHVPHQ ,QWHUQDO H[WHUQDO GHFRUDWLQJ )DVW UHOLDEOH IULHQGO\ VHUYLFH 1R KLGGHQ H[WUDV )UHH TXRWHV

gÆÆ L Øċċ Ĭć«á««ĔďĈĔď P Æ Ĭááć ď Ĕ­­áá

&DQLQH&DELQ

352)(66,21$/ '2* *5220,1* .(<16+$0

*URRPLQJ VHUYLFH IRU VPDOO PHGLXP EUHHGV 3HUVRQDO RQH RQ RQH DWWHQWLRQ JLYHQ WR HDFK SHW %DWK FOLS DQG VW\OLQJ (DU QDLO DQG JODQG FDUH 3LFN XS DQG GHOLYHU\ VHUYLFH DYDLODEOH IRU 2$3¶V ZLWKLQ .H\QVKDP DUHD

7HO PET CARE

75$,1,1* &/$66(6 2XU SRSXODU REHGLHQFH WUDLQLQJ FODVVHV DUH DYDLODEOH WR GRJV RI DOO DJHV LQFOXGLQJ SXSSLHV 3XSS\ &ODVVHV 6XQGD\ $GYDQFHG 6XQGD\ %HJLQQHUV 6DWXUGD\

PIANO TUNING

PAINTING AND DECORATING

3URIHVVLRQDO UHOLDEOH IXOO\ WUDLQHG FUDIWVPHQ

0RELOH ± (PDLO GHFRUDWLQJ#YHDUV FR XN

ZZZ YHDUV FR XN

5HGO\QFK /DQH &KHZWRQ .H\QVKDP %6 61 7 ( LQIR#ODWFKHWVNHQQHOV FR XN

: ZZZ ODWFKHWVNHQQHOV FR XN

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

November, 2014

E: news@keynshamvoice.co.uk

TRADE SERVICES

PLASTERING

PLUMBING SERVICES

TREE SURGERY

PLASTERING

PLUMBING SERVICES

TYRES

63

3OXPEHU \RX $ GULSSLQJ WDS WR D QHZ FHQWUDO KHDWLQJ V\VWHP ‡ %XUVW SLSHV ‡ %DWKURRPV ‡ .LWFKHQV (PHUJHQF\ UHSDLUV 2$3 GLVFRXQW 1R 9$7 /RFDOO\ EDVHG FRPSDQ\

7HO PLUMBING SERVICES

TREE SURGERY

WINDOW CLEANING

PLUMBING SERVICES

TREE SURGERY

WINDOWS AND DOORS

To advertise, contact Emma on 0117 908 2121 or 07715 770448. Got news? Call Joni on 07887 561567. Email: emma@keynshamvoice.co.uk

WUHDW \RXUVHOI WR EUDQFKHV GLQLQJ URRP IXUQLWXUH WKLV FKULVWPDV

ƐŽŵĞƌƐĞƚ ŽĂŬ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ

ŵĂŶŚĂƚƚĂŶ ŽĂŬ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ

ĞdžƚĞŶĚŝŶŐ ƚĂďůĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĂŝƌ ƐĞƚƐ ĨƌŽŵ άϲϵϵ

ƐŽůŝĚ ŽĂŬ ƚĂďůĞƐ ůĞĂƚŚĞƌ ƐĞĂƚ ŽĂŬ ĐŚĂŝƌƐ

ĨƌŽŵ άϮϮϵ άϲϵ

ǀŝĞŶŶĂ ŽĂŬ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĞdžƚĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĂŬ ƚĂďůĞ ƉůƵƐ ϲ ůĞĂƚŚĞƌ ƐĞĂƚ ĐŚĂŝƌƐ άϳϵϵ

ŶĞǀĂĚĂ ŽĂŬ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĞdžƚĞŶĚŝŶŐ ƚĂďůĞƐ ŽĂŬ ƐŝĚĞďŽĂƌĚƐ

ĨƌŽŵ άϮϯϵ ĨƌŽŵ άϮϭϵ

EUDQFKHV KƉƉŽƐŝƚĞ dĞŵƉůĞ DĞĂĚƐ ^ƚĂƟŽŶ ͮ ƌŝƐƚŽů ͮ ^ϭ ϲW> KƉĞŶŝŶŐ dŝŵĞƐ͗ DŽŶ Ͳ ^Ăƚ ϵ͘ϯϬĂŵ Ͳ ϱ͘ϯϬƉŵ ͮ ^ƵŶ ϭϬ͘ϯϬĂŵ Ͳ ϰ͘ϯϬƉŵ &ƌĞĞ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ Ăƚ ƌĞĂƌ ͮ dĞů Ϭϭϭϳ ϵϯϰ ϵϮϬϬ ͮ ǁǁǁ͘ďƌĂŶĐŚĞƐŽĩƌŝƐƚŽů͘ĐŽ͘ƵŬ

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.