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Firm ready for challenge of ‘iconic’ site P2 Defibrillator ‘goes live’ with Dash cash P9 Swimmer goes to great lengths for Legion P18 Taste of what’s on offer at Food Festival P31

Show of support for rail station P7

Hard work pays off for students Education – P12

Boy thanks rescuer r P4 after fall at lock

Council to approach new owner over redevelopment

Talks to be held as Riverside is sold

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Firm ready for challenge of ‘iconic’ site The head of the firm that will carry out the regeneration of the 1920s chocolate factory buildings at Somerdale said their iconic status is one of the reasons behind the acquisition. Freeman Retirement Living says the site will be its largest project to date, creating 120,000 sq ft of employment space as well as a care home. It is hoped the home will be accommodated in one of the red-brick buildings, along with work space for other firms and apartments, although plans are at a very early stage. Once complete, it is hoped that more than 1,000 jobs will be provided by employers based at the site, where Taylor Wimpey is also creating up to 700 new homes, some shops and a primary school.

Luke Freeman, joint managing director of Forest of Deanbased Freeman Retirement Living, said: “We were attracted to this site by these iconic buildings and the fact that it is such an interesting and challenging development opportunity in a great area.” The company, which has just completed a retirement village in Chippenham, is a division of MF Freeman Group which also carries out commercial development projects among other services. Councillor Paul Crossley, leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: “This is an exciting proposal and we look forward to receiving more details so that we can assess the benefits to residents both now and for generations to come.”

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Water mains work in Keynsham town centre got under way on September 1, after Bath and North East Somerset Council urged Bristol Water to bring the project forward. The scheme, which will see 650 meters of pipes replaced in sections of Bath Hill and Temple Street, is expected to last up to six weeks and may involve on-street parking restrictions, although access to the Civic Centre car park is not affected. The work got under way on Bath Hill with two-way traffic lights and 17 spaces in Bath Hill East car park have been turned into a compound for workers’

vehicles during the scheme. Residents and traders in the area have also been told that water supplies may be cut off for up to 12 hours, and the utility company says it will give 48 hours’ notice if this is necessary. The council asked Bristol Water to start the project earlier in a bid to minimise disruption in the centre of town after the regeneration scheme is complete. Residents and traders can keep up to date with the latest news on the scheme at www. bristolwater.co.uk/work-in-yourarea/supply-pipe-renovation/ keynsham-temple-street/.

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News Planning for big move as new Fry Club begins to take shape With its new £4 million building taking shape, plans to move the Fry Club’s activities to their new home are being drawn up. The bulk of the work on the new building’s steel structure has now been finished, giving the first glimpse of what the venue will look like when it is completed in April next year as part of the Somerdale development. Work began on the project in May when the ground was cleared and foundations laid for the new facility, which will include five function rooms, changing rooms, sports bar with skittle alley and a multi-activity meeting space for community groups. The site will also have 13 fullsize football pitches, including an FA-standard flood-lit pitch, four cricket pitches and a nine-hole golf course, while the existing tennis courts and bowling green will remain. Kevin Thatcher, chairman of the Fry

The steel frame of the new Fry Club Club, said it was exciting to see the progress made so far but that there was still a great deal to be done. He said: “Everything is on

track and we’re expecting to be able to start moving things in by the end of April next year. We’re hoping the new main football pitch will be ready at more or less

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the same time. “As the new building becomes available we will gradually transfer activities across and we’ll be working on a plan over the next few weeks looking at how this happens to keep business continuity. We’re really looking forward to getting into the new building and starting life down there.� The club currently has about 1,400 members, including about 250 juniors, and offers a wide range of sports, and Mr Thatcher said he hoped to appeal to an even wider audience in future. He added: “At the same time as moving into the new building, we’ll be creating a charitable trust to manage the club and a company that will manage the day-to-day running on its behalf, and we’re hoping to be able to apply for charitable grants which we weren’t able to before. It’s a whole new beginning.�

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Police officer is boy he rescued A policeman who dived into Saltford lock to rescue a nineyear-old has been reunited with the boy and his grateful family. PC Ryan Day, a patrol officer in South Gloucestershire, was off duty and had stopped off at the village’s Jolly Sailor pub after an evening boating with friends. Leo Worlock, from Stockwood, was also at the pub, celebrating a relative’s 40th birthday on July 18, and had gone outside with his cousin Will, 14, and their grandmother. As he crossed the walkway over the lock gate, Leo lost his footing and plunged 8ft into the water below – and PC Day, who was sitting in the beer garden, leapt straight into action. He said: “My police training kicked in automatically, in situations where most people would run away we are trained to go forward. “I had seen the two lads

running around, saw Leo lose his footing and I was closest to him. “I got hold of him and he wasn’t panicking, he was very calm, and we swam in together.� PC Day’s friends also ran to help, with James Long closing the lock gates to slow the flow of water and Terry Difford throwing Leo a life ring. Leo, a Waycroft Academy pupil who managed to tread water until PC Day reached him, said: “I was shocked and I couldn’t really swim as there was lots of stuff in the water and a lot of mud.� He was reunited with his rescuer at the scene of the incident on August 21 after his dad, Gary, 43, wrote to PC Day’s bosses at Avon and Somerset Police to praise his actions. Mr Worlock said: “He was a hero. We were all shocked by the accident and then after I thought, ‘All I did was buy him a pint and he was dripping wet!’ A letter was

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Ryan typically makes light of this but it shows his commitment to keeping people safe, whether on duty or not South Gloucestershire Police Superintendent Richard Cadden the least I could do. People are too quick to slate the police and not quick enough to congratulate them or say thanks.” In his letter, Mr Worlock said: “Myself and my family were having a meal at the pub. The next event was life-changing for all of us as our nine-year-old son Leo fell eight feet into the lock. Without any hesitation a man by the name of Ryan Day jumped in and pulled him to safety. We

were all very grateful to him. Myself and my family will never forget what he has done.” PC Day hadn’t told his collegues of the events that day so said he was surprised when his sergeant asked him what had happened, but pleased to hear about the letter. South Gloucestershire Police Superintendent Richard Cadden said: “Ryan typically makes light of this but it shows his commitment to keeping people safe, whether on duty or not. We’re very grateful to Mr Worlock for taking the trouble to write in and we will certainly be recognising Ryan’s actions.”

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New hours for police offices Keynsham police team’s inquiry office will be based at the town’s new custody centre in Ashmead Road until October, it has been announced. Opening hours for members of the public will be 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, until October 3, when the office is due to move to the town centre development. New opening hours took effect on September 1, at inquiry offices across the Avon and Somerset force area. It comes ahead of proposed major changes to police stations, which would see a number of them close over the next five years, including Keynsham police station. Temporary assistant chief constable Nikki Watson said: “We have spoken to partners, staff and members of public and we were consistently told our opening hours can be confusing and it would be simpler if we removed alternating patterns

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and instead open the same hours every week. We will be making changes to our police stations in the coming months and years so there will be further changes, but it was important for us to provide a simpler service for our communities as soon as possible.”

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ticks. The disease can manifest with high temperature, increased respiratory rate, muscle tremors, anaemia, jaundice, and weight loss. Animals with flea infestations frequently develop flea allergic dermatitis (FAD); caused by a persistent intense irritation of the skin leading to significant distress, scratching, chewing, skin damage, hair loss, eruptions and infections. Heavy infestations especially in puppies and kittens may lead to irondeficiency anaemia. Speak to one of our highly experienced veterinary receptionists or nurses to find out which product would be most suitable for your pet. Call Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 986 7700 for more information on flea and tick prevention.

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the administrator has sold the Riverside lease. We will be making contact with them to understand their plans and to try and establish a joint approach to redevelopment.� No one from Knight Frank was available for comment. Meanwhile, the council has confirmed it is working with young people in the town on plans to move Time Out to a unit on Bath Hill in the new development. The premises would provide space for a variety of activities and a mezzanine level. Cllr David Bellotti, cabinet member for community resources, said: “Time Out is a very successful organisation in Keynsham providing important facilities for young people. When our new council development opens in October we need to make sure they have a permanent home to continue and develop their work with young people further.�

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Fleas and ticks are unpleasant in their own right, but they are also a threat to the health of your pet and your family. So make sure you protect everyone in your household from these nasty critters by using prevention treatments on a regular basis. Both bugs have been shown to spread a number of diseases, some of which can be a serious health risk such as: ď Ž Cat scratch fever (bartonellosis) – may cause fever, headache, fatigue and poor appetite in humans ď Ž Rickettsia felis – causing fever, headache, muscle pain and rash in humans ď Ž The flea tape-worm (Dipylidium caninum) ď Ž Lyme disease (borreliosis) – a bacterial disease affecting dogs, horses and people. In dogs it may cause lameness, fever, anorexia, lethargy, swollen joints and, rarely, kidney failure. In humans it may cause a rash and flu-like symptoms, but may eventually produce abnormalities in the joints, heart and nervous system ď Ž Babesiosis – caused by a microscopic parasite that invades red blood cells has also been shown to be carried by UK

Hopes for the redevelopment of Keynsham’s Riverside office complex may have suffered a setback with news that the premises have been sold. The site, which houses Bath and North East Somerset Council staff before their move to the new Market Walk office and a number of retailers on Temple Street, was previously owned by Topland, which went into administration earlier this year. Administrators KPMG were called in and since then the complex has been managed by Knight Frank. While no official announcement of a sale has been made, traders on Temple Street said they had heard a deal had been struck with a new owner. Leaders of B&NES Council had spoken of their hopes that the site would be redeveloped follwing the transformation of the town’s centre and a spokesperson said: “We understand

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News Residents rally at station site to send a message of support

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Campaigners hoping to see Saltford station reopened staged a show of support for the cause last month. Residents gathered at the site of the former station on Bath Road to send a strong message to council chiefs, who are expected to consider a report – a Higher Level Output Assessment – into the scheme in November. A survey carried out by Bath and North East Somerset Council earlier this year revealed that around two-thirds of those surveyed supported the reopening of the station. The proposals are part of the second phase of the regional MetroWest project, which aims to reopen the Portishead line as well as a number of stations in and around Bristol, and would bring two trains per hour to the village.

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News Cafe’s team effort sees charity receive £2,259 Two cafe owners from Keynsham High Street who have spent the last 14 months organising fundraising events – from baked bean baths to running a marathon – have handed a cheque over to charity. Maria Spill and Lynda Gregg, who run Cafe Creme, raised £2,259.29 for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, a target they say they couldn’t have reached without the support of their customers. The pair, who opened their business in Keynsham four years ago, held cake sales, organised Greek Nights, had themed days in the cafe complete with fancy dress and took part in a sponsored exercise bike ride at the front of their premises. One member of staff, Corrie Coles, also spent a shift sitting in a dinghy filled with baked beans, raising more than £200 for the cause. Then in April Lynda went the extra mile, running the Lon-

Cafe Creme owners Lynda Gregg and Maria Spill, above; right from top, Corrie Coles in a baked bean bath and Lynda after the marathon don Marathon to bring in sponsorship for the charity, which was chosen by customers. Maria said: “Lynda was absolutely brilliant and we were all so proud of her. Our staff all got involved with so many different fundraising activities and came up with great ideas to raise

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money and our suppliers also offered generous support. “But most of all we want to say a big thank you to the Cafe Creme community – our customers are fantastic and get behind everything we do 100 per cent. They often come up with ideas for events and we’re always

willing to give it a go. Over the years we have been here we have gotten to know people so well that it feels like a family and we will always do everything we can to support our community – as well as feed them!�

A chilling opportunity for actors! Roll up, roll up – actors are needed to bring a Halloween scarefest to life at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park this October. The attraction has teamed up with Unlocked Vision to hold its first live theatre event, which will see visitors tackle two live scare mazes filled with performers from the “Circus of the Dead�. Fear at Avon Valley is now recruiting around 40 actors, and will provide full training, expenses and food. The show

needs strong individuals who can bring improvisation techniques and high levels of energy, and who ideally have a background or interest in physical theatre and/or a qualification in drama or performing arts, although this is not essential. Applicants must be 16 or above and the show will run for four nights from October 29 to November 1. CVs, headshots and a covering letter should be sent to casting@unlockedvision.com by September 19.

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News Defibrillator ‘goes live’ thanks to village’s Santa Dash runners

The hundreds of people who ran, jogged or walked around Saltford last year in the village’s Santa Dash can now see one of the ways the cash they raised will benefit their community. A new defibrillator – an emergency device used in the event of cardiac arrest – has been installed on the wall at the front of Saltford Hall, close to Saltford Sports Club where those using the hall and sports facilities will have easy access. It has been the wish of Dave and June Boulton to see one of the potentially life-saving devices installed at the site following the loss of their 17-year-old son Jack, who suffered a cardiac arrest in 2009 while playing football. Some of the £13,700 raised from last year’s Santa Dash has been used to purchase the defibrillator and to cover its maintenance for the next four years, while the remainder has been

Roger Spooner hands over a cheque for CRY to June and Dave Boulton, third and fourth from right, on behalf of the Saltford Santa Dash organisers as they unveil the new defibrillator handed to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Saltford Community Association, which runs the hall, has agreed to take on guardianship of the device and its ongoing maintenance costs after four years. A spokesperson for the fundraisers said: “There is often concern in utilising the equipment...

‘Can I do more harm than good?’ The short answer is: ‘No!’ “The initial action is call 999, the defibrillator cabinet will be opened remotely and at all times a trained operator will stay on the phone instructing and supporting you until the paramedics arrive. “Those first minutes are vital

minutes – please do not let fear stop you taking action.� The Saltford Santa Dash is returning in 2014 on Sunday, December 7, raising money for Clic Sargent and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. For more information and to sign up, visit www.saltfordsanta dash.webs.com.

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Heritage will at last be displayed Henry Buckton (Keynshamvoice, August) is surely correct when he says that “as a town Keynsham has a long and colourful history�. When I did my A level Latin a long time ago I was fascinated by the Roman map of Britain and became convinced that Keynsham was in fact the lost Roman town of Trajectus, which for a reason nobody knows does not appear on any known Roman map of Britain. Little is known about Trajectus except that it was near a river, a staging post to the important Roman town of Bath (Aquae sulis) and was about nine miles from the significant Roman port of Sea Mills (Abona). All these fit the geographical

position of Keynsham. Very considerable excavations were made from 1922-4 when Keynsham Cemetery was being expanded and when Fry’s was being built a bit later. From the excavation plans the Roman villa extends from the cemetery, over what was known as Keynsham Hams on later maps, to the factory, the sheer scale of it denoting the probable high importance of it as a place in Roman Britain where a high-ranking official from Rome would have in all likelihood resided, in some splendour. I have never heard such negativity in the town about the new town hall site. I have been rather dismayed that so many people have judged it before it is even finished and when it is still unclear what it will have to offer. I am not qualified to comment on the merits of the architecture but it is obvious to me that the new development is a far better use of the available space. More space surely means more flexibility for business and recreational users, attracting new jobs to the town and providing leisure opportunities. How is it possible not to welcome both those things? Does anybody actually

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www.keynshamvoice.co.uk miss what it has replaced – typically grey, drab, utilitarian, 1960s civic architecture? I do have doubts, however, about the process whereby it was named. I've only seen three options, which is a shame. Cheapside is a historical name which has had its day – how could you possibly spend ÂŁ34 million on a new town hall and call it Cheapside? Prospect Place is at least historical but does not reflect what the development will be; Market Walk at least does, but is not historical and is it going to be a “walkâ€?? Keynsham has a number of relics from the Roman era including mosaics (tesserae) which have been hidden away for far too many years in inaccessible places. This is part of our heritage. It needs and fully deserves a permament home in Keynsham. How splendid now to have the space in the new town hall for it to be displayed all year round. What a joy it is to now walk down Rock Road and actually see the view through the new development, blocked by the previous town hall for over 50 years, of the hills around Bath. The architects in my view deserve very great credit for that alone. Bath, like

Rome, was built surrounded by seven hills: the Romans saw Keynsham as a unique place, attested by what they left. Sometimes I wonder whether they, thousands of years ago, in some respects, were actually ahead of us now. A long-term Keynsham resident’s view

Accept that we will be ignored So it’s Market Walk, like it or lump it! I’m afraid B&NES just constantly comes across as anti-Keynsham. The evidence is quite damning. It’s their total disregard for our opinions even when those opinions have been asked for via consultations. They constantly ignore any suggestions/objections we put forward. The instances of this are endless. The ongoing saga that is K2, Somerdale, the cuts to the Keynsham park toilets, the ridiculous reason given for the new bus shelters and, of course, the so much maligned Civic Centre in all its grotesque design and now the naming of its thoroughfares. We will remain this administration’s poor relation that

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Support made event a success On behalf of the ladies of the Keynsham Branch of the Royal British Legion Women’s Section, I would like to thank all those who attended their fund raising cream tea sfternoon on Wednesday, August 13. I would also like to thank Tesco of Keynsham for their very generous donation of produce and the support of their community champion Neil Baker, whose help was invaluable during what proved to be an extremely busy afternoon. Thanks go to Alf Kirby for his donation of delicious jams, and for the beautiful fruit basket used in the raffle, which was donated by Jason and Jackie of Total Produce. The event raised £375.83 for the RBL 2014 Poppy Appeal, so thank you all once again for your support and generosity. Vi Francis Chairman R.B.L.W.S. Keynsham Branch

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Students get second chance to succeed at St Brendan’s College

Some of the ‘before and after’ images from the project

SupermodelMe goes on show a greater sense of self-esteem and acceptance of body image.” SupermodelMe in our words The SupermodelMe project is to show how the media changes images of celebrities, especially in advertising. This can create unreal expectations for young people to live up to, especially young women, and who decides what perfect looks like anyway?! We think this is not acceptable. Girls all around the world are trying to copy these unrealistic images. This creates unnecessary pressure on their lives. So the message we want to put across in this project is: “Don’t forget to love your natural self.”

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year at St Brendan’s, has enjoyed a 57 per cent success rate – this is a great achievement for staff and students after nine months of teaching.” Three students who were very happy on results day were Jake Bartlett from Bath, who previously attended St Mark’s School, and Aaron Planter and Oshae Callaway from Bristol, who both previously studied at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, all pictured above. All three collected their Level Two Performing Arts BTEC awards and found out that they had all achieved the grade Cs that they needed in their GCSEs.

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Young people who launched a project to highlight the airbrushed images presented in the media and the pressure this places on their peers will see their work on show in an exhibition. The group from Time Out ran the SupermodelMe project over the summer to challenge the “ideal” image put forward in magazines and advertising. Young volunteers posed for a series of three “before and after” photos, the first showing them with no make-up, the second after make-up and hair by Time Out’s Tilly and Caitlin and the third after digital alteration by photographer Jacob Nash. The striking results went on show on September 3 at a reception hosted by Bath and North East Somerset Council chairman Martin Veal at the Guildhall to launch the exhibition. Cllr Veal added: “The project’s use of these ‘before and after’ portraits is to raise understanding and awareness that often the pictures you see of people in glossy magazines and advertising have been digitally augmented and are not a ‘true’ likeness of the person portrayed. “The young people involved in this project want others to understand the pressure that these images can have on how we view ourselves and the way we look and to help build

St Brendan’s Sixth Form College is celebrating another year of great GCSE results. As well as offering one of the widest selections of A levels and BTECs in the South West, the college also runs GCSE courses in English, maths and biology. Most students on these courses have previously failed or achieved less than a C grade in these subjects after five years at school or, in the case of biology, have discovered that they need a science GCSE in order to progress along their chosen education or career pathway. Vice principal Maddy Woolfenden said: “Many of our students have enjoyed success at GCSE with an overall college achievement of 98 per cent in the three subjects on offer. Fifty seven students achieved a grade C or higher in English and 47 students achieved a grade C or higher in mathematics. GCSE biology, delivered over two years in most institutions but in just one

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

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Record results for QEH boys QEH boys achieved record GCSE level results this year with 90 per cent of all GCSE grades at A* to B, 72 per cent at A* or A and 45 per cent of grades at A*. Thirty boys – over one-third of the QEH GCSE cohort – achieved a straight set of A* and A grades. Head of English Rory Harris was delighted that 90 per cent of English language grades were at A* or A. He said: “This matches our success in last year’s English literature IGCSEs, so we are again delighted at this result in such a vital subject area where boys might traditionally struggle to compete with girls and falling results elsewhere across the country.� At A level QEH boys also celebrated a 100 per cent pass rate for the ninth year running,

with 94 per cent of grades at A* to C grade and 80 per cent at A* to B. One-third of individuals taking the examinations at the school achieved straight A* or A grades in their three or four A level subjects. Stephen Holliday, headmaster, said: “With these superb results in both GCSE and A level no one can doubt the quality of education provided at QEH, which is widely accepted as the school of choice for boys in Bristol.�

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Teenager Amy Grant is getting ready to take up a place at university – nothing unusual about that at this time of year except she is only 17 and has overcome severe dyslexia to achieve her dream. Amy says it wouldn’t have been possible without the support she has received at Norton Radstock College where she has studied as an apprentice for the last year. She will be studying for a BA in event management at Greenwich University from September after receiving an unconditional offer when she was only part way through her Level 3 Business Administration course at college. Amy, who completed the college course a year early, says: “The college has been amazing. The support I’ve had has been brilliant – if I’d gone down the route of A levels there is no way I would have achieved this.� Amy, from Midsomer Norton, praises the one-to-one support from learning tutor Roger Mears and the assistance from colleagues in the student support service where she works. “It is down to Roger that I have improved, he took my reading back to basics and my spelling and reading has improved. I have had wonderful support from colleagues too.� Amy has always been determined that dyslexia would not stop her and left Writhlington School with a clutch of A-C GCSEs a year ago. “I was diagnosed when I was in Year 2 as having severe dyslexia and before I went to Writhlington School I was on D grades but I got support there and I passed my GCSEs with A-C grades. “I struggle with reading quite badly and writing; my spelling was really poor but I’ve always been determined that it wouldn’t stop me. It’s not something that means you’re dumb; it’s just that with dyslexia you learn in different ways. “I was offered a sixth form place at the same time as being offered the place on the college

course which I accepted. I have loved every minute. “It’s a two-year course but I’ve completed it in a year and I’m going to university a year early; I never thought I would get to university – I didn’t think I was academically good enough.â€? Amy was inspired as to her choice of course by her involvement in the organisation of the official opening of the college’s new multi-million pound building which houses engineering and motor vehicle courses, general teaching spaces, student social space and a cafĂŠ. “It hasn’t sunk in yet that I’m going in just a few weeks,â€? says Amy. Shirley Arayan, college principal, said: “Amy has been an asset to the college. We are delighted Amy has gained her university place and she will be missed. Amy has already organised some events with outstanding success, which is why the university has accepted her.â€?

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BROADLANDS ACADEMY OPEN EVENTS FOR YEAR 5 AND 6 STUDENTS Staff and Students of Broadlands Academy would like to invite Year 5 and 6 students and their families to our Open Events.

OPEN EVENING Thursday 25 September 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Principal’s Presentations at 6.30pm and 7.30pm in the main hall. A great opportunity to visit the Academy, meet students and staff and enjoy some exciting activities.

OPEN MORNINGS Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October

Come and view the Academy during a normal school day. Please contact main reception on 0117 986 4791 to book onto a student led tour at either 9.15am or 10.15am.

GCSE results are the best ever for Broadlands This summer, students celebrated the best set of examination results in the history of Broadlands, smashing all previous records. The academy, since its conversion from Broadlands School in December 2012, has focused on improving outcomes for all students, says principal Dean Anderson. Sixty eight per cent of students achieved five A*-C grades including English and maths, which is a seven percentage point rise from 2013 (61 per cent). Academy staff were particularly proud of improved maths results, which have again risen with 77 per cent of students achieving an A*-C grade. English results have continued to rise with 85 per cent of students gaining an A*-C

grade and 86 per cent making three or more levels progress. Mr Anderson said: “We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our Year 11 students, which are a reward for their hard work and endeavour. “To have achieved such fantastic results in light of government changes to how KS4 qualification measures are calculated is a tribute to the improvements we have made and the determination and dedication of staff and students. “Results in 2013 had beaten the previous best achieved by Broadlands School and to follow this up with significant improvement yet again in 2014 demonstrates the rapid progress being made at the academy.”

SATURDAY OPEN MORNING Saturday 4 October 9.30am - 12pm

The Academy will be open for Year 5 and 6 students and their families to enjoy a more informal tour with staff available to answer any questions. If you are unable to attend any of the above events, please contact main reception and we will organise a tour at your convenience.

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Maths club’s back for new term Popular after-school maths club Fun with Maths @67 is due to restart later this month. Sessions will be held in the refurbished @67 premises at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham, from Wednesday, September 24. The club is open to pupils from Years 5 and 6 from any

school in Keynsham and runs every Wednesday in term time until the end of May from 4 to 5pm at a cost of £1 per session. Numbers are limited to 10, so anyone interested should call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961 or email sheilac@btinternet. com.

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Youth and education Pride as students’ work pays off Hard-working students achieved a set of GCSE results to be proud of in a year that has seen significant changes to examination standards, say staff and governors at Wellsway School. From 213 students, 82.6 per cent achieved five or more GCSE subjects at grades A*-C with 71.4 per cent achieving five

A*-C grades, including English and maths. A total of 35 per cent of all examinations taken were graded as A* or A with 60 per cent at A*, A or B. In BTEC and OCR National subjects, there was an outstanding 100 per cent pass rate, with 71 per cent of all grades being Distinction*, Distinction or Merit.

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Head teacher Andrea Arlidge said: “It was a delight to see so many happy, excited faces and to know that the overwhelming majority of students have secured high quality placements in our sixth form or other similar institutions. It gives us great pleasure to know that we have supported such wonderful devel-

opment and growth so that our students are now ready to take on the challenge of adult life and further study. One of the traits of this cohort of students was that they were a very hard-working group, both in and out of lessons, and this led to them making significant progress and, for many, exceeding their target grades.�

Popular packs need new leaders Demand for Girlguiding in Keynsham is rising – but new leaders are needed to help run the growing Rainbow, Brownie and Guide packs. New recruits would allow the group to take on more members and would give experienced leaders the chance to pass on their skills. The packs meet once a week in the evenings, with programmes for each age range. A spokesperson said: “Girlguiding encourages girls to stand on their own feet, make

their own decisions and above all, to make friends. Girlguiding is the biggest organisation for women and girls in the UK – and members value the ‘girls only’ space.� Mentoring is offered to help new leaders gain their qualification and guidance for the CRB/ DBS process is available. If you can spare some time once a week and would like to get involved, email enquiries@ girlguidingkeynsham.org.uk or visit www.girlguidingkeynsham. org.uk.

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Following on from their success in Yate, Razzamataz Theatre School is launching a brand new school in Keynsham and, to celebrate, it is offering a free taster session to young people in Keynsham. Proud to be ranked in the top five for quality and affordability by The Stage newspaper, as well as being finalists in the What’s On For Juniors awards 2014, principals Ross Brown and James Murden are proud to offer some of the best opportunities for young people in Bristol. “Providing a top-class service for children and their families is something we take great pride in,” said James. “It is not only important to provide value for money but also to offer above and beyond their expectations of what a part-time theatre school can offer.” Ross added: “The feedback

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News Andy’s going to great lengths for the Legion A former RAF policeman from Keynsham is well on his way to swimming the equivalent of seven English Channel crossings as he marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. Andrew Workman, 48, who now works as a hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and accupuncturist, began his challenge on Remembrance Sunday last year and will finish on Sunday, November 9, this year, as people across the country once again pay their respects to those who have fought in various conflicts. Andrew has been carrying out his challenge at Keynsham Leisure Centre, where he worked out that 1,408 lengths of the pool were equivalent to the 22 miles it would take to cross the Channel. He initially aimed to complete

five Channel crossings as he was fitting his swimming sessions in around work, swimming 64 to 100 lengths every weekday. A couple of weeks ago, however, he clocked up six crossings – or a staggering 8,448 lengths of the pool. He said he is confident he will complete the seventh crossing and could even reach eight by Remembrance Sunday this year, when the cash he has raised will go to a cause close to his heart. He said: “In this year which marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, I am swimming in aid of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. I recognised that many men and women of the Commonwealth crossed the English Channel during the war, never to return to

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the UK. I am an ex-serviceman, having served with the Royal Air Force Police during the Cold War years, and count my blessings that I wasn’t called into conflict during my service. As a result, I felt the need to do something to help my fellow veterans who were not so lucky.” To support Andy’s challenge and the Poppy Appeal, visit www.justgiving.com/AndrewWorkman to find out more.

A family is desperately appealing for information after their pet cat went missing in mid-August. The two-year-old black and white male might have been seen in the Unity Road area of Keynsham or further afield. His owners say he is quite a small cat and they fear he may have been frightened by a fox, run off and got lost. Although no photo is available, the cat has distinctive markings as half of his face is white and the other half black. If anyone has any information, please ring 01225 874053.

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People Success for young athlete and carer Sarah in nationals debut A young athletics star from Saltford has had her first taste of competing at national level – and came away with two gold medals. Sarah Long, 15, competed at Bedford on August 23 in the UKCAU Inter Counties Track and Field Championships as part of Team Avon, and was the youngest member of the group that took the top spot in the Women’s Under-20s 4x400 Straight Final. She was also one of the four Team Avon runners who claimed first place in the Women’s Under-17s and Under20s 4x100 relay on the same day. Sarah, a pupil at Hayesfield Girls’ School and a member of the air cadets, trains with Team Bath, where she has seen the likes of British hurdler Dai Greene, Paralympic sprinter Ben Rushgrove and Olympic gold medal-winning skeleton racer Amy Williams, and which this year celebrated an impressive 27 medals at the Commonwealth Games. Competing in sprints and the long jump, Sarah herself is no stranger to winning with her own collection of medals and certificates from a range of sporting competitions and Irish dance contests, which she took part in when she was younger. Now a black belt in karate too, another of Sarah’s notable successes is breaking records formerly held by Amy Williams in the 200 metres sprint when she was a Year 9 and 10 pupil at Hayesfield. Sarah also holds an award of

another kind – she was named Young Carer of the Year 2013 by The Carers’ Centre Bath and North East Somerset for the support she gives to her older sister Georgia, 18 and now a sixth-former at Three Ways School, the help she gives her grandmother and her volunteer work at the centre. Through a scheme run by the centre, she has also been awarded sponsorship to support her in her GCSE year as she continues to compete in athletics and has mentoring from Jimmy Deane, the co-founder of Bath Rugby Foundation. Despite her success so far, however, Sarah is laid-back about the future, with a list of alternative careers in mind if she doesn’t carry on in athletics. She said: “I do it for fun and if I got quite high up then that would be good. It gets very serious and nerves can get the better of you. If the opportunity came up to go further to something like the Commonwealths then that would be good and I want to aim to get higher but if it doesn’t happen then that’s fine. I just find competing enjoyable. “I wouldn’t mind being a sports nutritionist or fitness trainer or joining the RAF.” Sarah lives with Georgia, dad Ian and mum Annie, who said: “Whatever direction she takes, we are incredibly proud of her for everything she does and the fact she has the confidence to go and compete and cope with the pressure.”

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‘Books on the Wall’ supports hall

The couple behind a long-running fundraising book sale have handed over the first donation to Saltford Community Association after deciding the proceeds will go towards the group’s activities. Councillors Reg and Jill Williams have managed “Books on the Wall” for nearly six years outside their house in Saltford High Street, supporting the Forever Friends Appeal for Bath’s Royal

United Hospital. After deciding to give future proceeds to the association, last month the couple presented a cheque for £1,000 to SCA honorary treasurer Chris Essex to help fund ongoing maintenance at Saltford Hall and initiatives. They will continue to run Books on the Wall while also launching Books in the Hall, where visitors can pick up books for just 50p.

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News New lift unveiled at community hall as £21,000 project finished A £21,000 project to improve access at Saltford Hall has been completed. After many years in the planning, a lift has been installed to provide disabled access to upstairs rooms and the association that runs the venue hopes this will encourage even more groups to use the use the hall. Steve Johnson, chair of Saltford Community Association said: “We are very grateful for the financial support Sita Trust have given to this important project to improve the facilities at much used Saltford Hall. “Together with local support at fundraising events this has allowed us to install a new platform lift. As well as encouraging new groups to start up in these smaller upstairs rooms, it will dramatically improve the access for a large number of existing members who struggle currently to get up the stairs.”

Saltford Hall users and SCA members with the new lift, which will provide better access for visitors The construction work was undertaken by Saltford resident Clive Shipley, of Arris Construction, cutting a hole through the first floor, which is in fact the hall’s original roof from 1960.

The Sita Trust provided twothirds of the funding through the Landfill Communities Fund, while the rest of the cash was collected through fundraising events. The association’s next project

is to refurbish the hall’s foyer. To find out more about events at the hall, including next year’s nine-day Saltford Village Festival, visit www.saltfordhall.co.uk or email events@saltfordhall. co.uk.

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... Use your local suppliers for your special day Sposa Elegante HeritageCar Travel Last month the family business Sposa Elegante run by Ann Staples moved from its premises on Bath Road in Saltford to the busy Temple Street in Keynsham. Being opposite the new development on the High Street, which is nearly complete, the team are looking forward to being part of the hustle and bustle of the local community. Still with a wide range of glorious wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, Ann and her team – daughter-in-law Laura and long-term staff member Gill – are looking forward to the prom dresses arriving in December. So much so they are going to be hosting a competition closer to the time for one lucky local girl to win her prom dress as well as accessories! Sposa Elegante stocks bridal gowns from Mori Lee and bridesmaids dresses by D’Zage and

Ann Staples of Sposa Elegante, which has moved to Keynsham Alexia, and are looking forward to a new collection by Allure Bridals arriving in January. So if you’re planning your wedding or even thinking about what kind of prom dress you will be looking for ready for next year then Sposa Elegante is the place to go. Appointments are advised and can be booked on 0117 2397006.

Discuss your wedding plans with Elliot at Heritage Car Travel and he will tailor your transport needs for the day to suit your particular requirements. Based locally near Keynsham, Heritage Car Travel will provide a reliable, flexible and personal service, including ribbon colour of your choice, stop-offs for photos and multiple trips for other family members and guests. The vintage Rolls Royce is the most popular choice of wedding vehicle for couples but our convertible Bentley and top of the range Range Rover are also available – perhaps a wiser choice for longer journeys or larger groups of family or friends. Elliot will confirm your booking, agree the finer details and will be your driver on the day. Last-minute changes can be

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dents in Keynsham and Saltford. The service, Friends in Need, run by Churches Together in Keynsham and Saltford, provides a link to hospitals in Bristol and Bath for those who cannot manage on public transport. Any drivers who have a few hours to spare and would like to get involved can contact Mary Face on 0117 9863960 or email c.face@btinternet.com. Volunteers’ mileage expenses are paid.

An event to inspire smokers to sign up to kick the habit in October – or Stoptober – is coming to Keynsham. The scheme encourages people to set a date to stop on October 1 and by October 31 be smoke-free. Sirona Care and Health will be running Stoptober events during September and will be coming to Keynsham Station on September 16 from 7-9am. To find out more, contact the team on 01225 831852, email healthylifestyleservice@ sirona-cic.org.uk or visit Sirona’s Healthy Lifestyles section at www.sirona-cic.org.uk.

An evening of entertainment due to be held at Keynsham Methodist Church has been cancelled. Due to personal circumstances, speaker Adrian Plass has had to call off his show Love, Laughing and Listening on Thursday, September 25. Anyone who has purchased tickets can return them to the point of purchase and have their money refunded. It is hoped that a new date can be scheduled, but in the

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Cats Protection’s Bristol and Dictrict branch has just five foster homes and a long waiting list of cats. Fosterers look after cats on a short-term basis in cat pens in their gardens or in a spare room in their home. Lesley Ellett, branch co-ordinator, said:

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Home hosts picnic and balloon launch Youngsters were invited to drop in at a Saltford care home – and bring their teddies as special guests. The children joined residents of Kingfisher Lodge for a teddy

bears’ picnic last month and released 50 balloons in memory of lost loved ones. Staff at the Barchester Healthcare home said a good day was had by all ages.

Chris is walking for charity that helped family A former Wellsway student who was born with a cleft lip and palate says he hopes to help the charity that supported him and his family continue its vital work with other youngsters. Chris Williams, 26, is now working as an architectural designer in London and has been elected secretary of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) Great Ormond Street Hospital Branch, where it provides advice and support to families affected by the condition. Despite having to undergo numerous operations, including major facial surgery in his first year of university at Plymouth, and having four lots of grommets for partial deafness, Chris says being born with a cleft lip and palate has been a “good experience”. “By secondary school, after becoming a little bit more mature, I did realise that I was a little different than everyone else, but it didn’t really matter to me,” he says. “My friends liked me for who I was and barely even noticed my scar. “It wasn’t until GSCEs came that I chose to tell the whole school my story so far through a speech I had prepared for my coursework. I received huge amounts of recognition and

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Appeal to help restoration go full steam ahead An £80,000 appeal is being launched to get a steam engine that is approaching its centenary year back on the tracks. Volunteers, led by resident engineer John Miles, are currently rebuilding Avon Valley Railway's Avonside No. 1798 to bring it back into service on the heritage line. Its restoration has become a matter of urgency as the attraction’s other engine, RSH 7151, has now also come out of service for overhaul, leaving the team facing the cost of hiring in other engines. Now an appeal has been launched to bring in the cash needed to fund a new boiler, firebox, motion, cab, bunker and water tanks. Members of the public are being offered the opportunity to

either sponsor a piece of equipment on the team’s wish list, ranging from £15,000 for a new inner firebox down to £5 for a waterspace stay, or join the Avonside 1798 Club by donating £200 or more to become bronze, silver or gold members. The appeal is being officially launched at Avon Valley Railway’s 1940s Weekend on September 27 and 28, when visitors are invited to find out more about everyday life during the war for civilians, military personnel and, of course, those working on the railways. Avon Valley Railway trustee Chris Bates said: “As it is obviously cheaper to use our own engines rather than meet ever increasing hire costs, we need this engine back in service as

The Avonside No. 1798 at work soon as possible. The other element is that this is a First World War engine, albeit that it did not see active service, and it would be rather special if we could complete the restoration before 2018, its centenary year and also the end of that war.” Avonside works no. 1798 was originally ordered to help the war effort but wasn’t completed until after the war finished in November 1918 and was subsequently sold to the Imperial Smelting Works at Avonmouth, where

it spent its entire working life before finally retiring in 1972. It was purchased by Avon Valley Railway and stored at Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham until it was moved a year later to Bitton, making its first trip in 1974. To find out more about the appeal and to follow the progress of the restoration project, visit www.avonvalleyrailway.org. Members of the public can also get in touch on 0117 932 5538 or at info@avonvalleyrailway.org.

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News China trek team raise £40,000 for cancer unit ahead of trip A Keynsham hospital worker has helped raise £40,000 towards a new cancer centre in Bath before she sets off on an epic trek this month. Sarah Leybourne, a senior radiopharmacy technician at the Royal United Hospital, is part of a team of 14 people who will spend six days walking along the Great Wall of China in aid of the cause. The resourceful group have held cake sales, band nights, clothes swaps, raffles and a panda-naming game, with all proceeds going to the Forever Friends Appeal RUH Cancer Care Campaign – and they haven’t finished yet. Sarah will be joined on the trek by Rebecca Brooks, Karen Burge, Russell Corbett, Jacqueline Cousins, Dr Dorothy Goddard, Dr Hugh Goddard, Paula

Members of the team who will be trekking the Great Wall of China this month; above right, Keynsham resident Sarah Leybourne Richards, Christine Walters, Sue Gilby, Sally Smith, Patricia Symons, Alex Whiting and Biddy Walcot, four of whom also work at the hospital.

The group will spend around seven hours a day walking and will also face the near-vertical “Heaven's Ladder” ascent during their journey.

Laura Pearce, events fundraiser for the appeal, said: “We are so proud and grateful to all of our China trekkers and those who have supported them so far. They have all worked incredibly hard, not only to train and prepare for this physical challenge but to help raise significant funds for the build of the new Cancer Centre – £40,000 is no easy feat! We now wish them the very best of luck on their Great Wall adventure.” For more information on getting involved in future challenges to support the £8.5 million appeal, visit www.foreverfriends appeal.co.uk or give Laura a call on 01225 821535.

Families get child seat check-ups The safety of young car passengers was the focus of a free event held in Keynsham this summer. Experts from Bath and North East Somerset Council’s road safety team ran a one-day clinic at Keynsham Rugby Club offering checks on child car seats. Parents, grandparents and carers took advantage of the free advice, which was on offer as part of the Good Egg In-Car Safety Child Safety Campaign. The national initiative aims to raise awareness of the dangers of incorrectly fitted or incompatible

car seats, and in previous years checks carried out across the UK revealed 52 per cent of seats were unsuitable or needed to be refitted. Councillor Caroline Roberts said: “Although well-intentioned parents may be well versed in buying a car seat, the danger of serious injury is just as great if the seat is not fitted properly or if they have chosen the wrong type of seat for the height, weight and age of the child.” Find out more about the campaign at www.goodeggsafety.com.

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Duncan’s Corner with Saltford resident Duncan Hounsell

Harvest Autumn is the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. Traditionally, this is the time to celebrate a successful harvest, ensuring food supplies and hence survival through the coming winter. In Thomas Hardy’s novels time moved rhythmically in seasons but, with imported food all year round, harvest season has less significance for us than it once did when whole village communities would join in bringing in the harvest. I was recently at the Saltford Business Network barbecue held at the beautiful Newton Farm in the village of Newton St Loe. Farm shops and cafes such as the ones at Newton Farm are always full of appetising local produce. It was great to hear first-hand from Celia and Hugh

about bringing in the harvest on their farm. Harvest is a time to think about our relationship with Earth and nature. Harvest time is a joy around the world. On the Indian sub-continent the main harvest festivals are in April and May with the main crop of the Punjab being wheat. After the harvest there are thanksgiving ceremonies to the

Indian gods and dancing. In sub-Saharan Africa offerings are made to the ancestral spirits and to God. Phil Harding of the Saltford Environment Group (SEG) recently highlighted the importance of food security. He asked: “Who feeds Saltford?” The shallow answer as to who feeds Saltford is the local supermarkets. However, approximately

one acre of land is required to feed one person. Thus Saltford’s population requires 4,200 acres to feed itself but there are only 1,100 acres of land in Saltford Parish outside the housing development boundary. This unusual calculation reveals how important agricultural land in the UK is to our future. Farming is a commercial activity but nevertheless we should be thankful that farmers are bringing in the harvest in this country and abroad. Let us also credit the allotment holders in Keynsham and Saltford and all who tend to their own fruit and vegetable gardens. This is summed up in the well known words of a familiar hymn: “Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home. All be safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin.”

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Keynsham Food Festival appetite for Food Festival 2014 helping people to make the most of their leftovers. There will be lots of food to taste and buy, both in the festival and at the farmers’ market. Don’t forget to stop off at the Luvverly ice cream trike to sample some fantastic Marshfield ice cream. There will be meat, vegetables, cheese, cakes, sweets, preserves and jams, bread and much more on offer. Keynsham in Bloom will be announcing the winner of their children’s growing competition, and Andrews staff are competing in a bake-off, where the public can help decide the winner. There will be teas and coffees for sale from the Scouts, who will also be running a cooking competition in the grounds of the Scout HQ for Scouts, Brownies and Guides. Come along and support them and enjoy the best of our local food! Keep up to date with all the latest news about Keynsham Food Festival on Twitter @KeynshamFood.

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Keynsham Food Festival Festival is start of celebrations for the town’s farmers’ market Everyone at Keynsham Farmers’ Market has got lots to be looking forward to before 2014 is out. We’ll be taking part in September’s Food Festival farmers’ market with an extended range of stalls as we are joined by Somerset Charcuterie, who specialise in continental-style air-dried hams, salamis and chorizos made from locally-reared pork. Once just imported from the continent there are now a growing number of West Country charcutiers who having been learning the ancient art of preserving and enhancing pork to create a range of flavoursome products – come and see if their salamis pass the taste test! There’ll be tasters on the day and talks and demonstrations from our producers on the festival programme so you can find out more about Somerset cheese making, growing food aquaponically or why rapeseed

oil is so popular and healthy. For those of you new to the farmers’ markets at Keynsham we boast a great selection of local meats, including game, as well as fresh, sustainably caught fish. Our two cheese makers are local favourites Bath Soft Cheese and artisan award-winners The Somerset Cheese Company. Alongside certified organic vegetables grown by Radford Mill

Farm we also have aquaponically grown salads from the pioneering Bioaqua. The following month, in October, we see the market celebrating its 10th birthday with a hog roast, prize tombola and musical entertainment being planned – though as this goes to press we are still waiting to see if our birthday party will take place in Ashton Way or in the new marketplace back in the centre of town. By November we will definitely be installed in the town centre and, though we have enjoyed our two years in Ashton Way car park, are more than ready to be back in the limelight! For more information, visit www.somersetfarmersmarkets. co.uk or follow us on Twitter @ SFMMarkets. Louise Hall Somerset Farmers’ Markets

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Put the flags out – park scoops award New colourful flower displays and its many facilities for visitors of all ages are among the features that helped Keynsham Memorial Park win Green Flag status. The award was presented by the Keep Britain Tidy Group and last month members of Bath and North East Somerset

Council’s parks team, music festival representatives and councillors gathered at the park to celebrate. The new floral displays created by the parks team, play areas, ecological zone, cafe and bandstand were among the features that impressed the

judges, who also awarded Green Flag status to Silver Street Local Nature Reserve in Midsomer Norton, Haycombe Cemetery and Royal Victoria Park in Bath. Find out more about the local parks maintained by the council at www.bathnes.gov.uk/ parks.

Nigel Hutchings will lead Keynsham Rotary Club in its 60th year, after being appointed president by his colleagues. He said: “We aim to celebrate this milestone by undertaking a number of projects to provide service to our community, raise money for several local and international charities and support Rotary Foundation in its drive to eradicate Polio worldwide.” Locally the group’s charity of the year will be the Forever Friends Cancer Care Appeal at Bath Royal United Hospital. For more information, visit www.keynshamrotary.org.

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 Professionals.

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with Hannah Saunders, Beauty at Serendipity What a fantastic summer we have had! I am sure you have all been very busy over these last few weeks. Now August has gone and the children are back to school it gives you a chance to set aside some precious time to yourselves to relax and unwind. We often forget to enjoy that special time to ourselves and get overrun by work and other commitments – I know that I definitely do! We all wait until the summer holidays to switch off but even then we’re not completely relaxed. There are still numerous things on that school holiday list: haircuts, dental appointmens and even more washing and ironing. I thought I would find the definition for relaxation and I came across this on Wikipedia: “release of tension, a return to equilibrium�. Now this definitely appeals to me. There are many different types

of research on the benefits of relaxation on your health and wellbeing. It can improve your mood, brain function and memory. It is known that it can reduce depression and anxiety as well as boost our immunity. So with all these health benefits why don’t we make a little “meâ€? time? Here are a few of my favourite ways to relax: ď Ź Going for walks in the coutryside to unwind. ď Ź Soaking in a warm bath with the lights dimmed, adding candles and bubble bath. ď Ź Not only is a massage the key to undoing the body knots, it is a good start to undoing the mind knots. ď Ź Simply making time to just pamper yourself. Hope these handy hints help you to relax. Why not pop in and enjoy 15 per cent off our CACI Skin Rejuvenation facial? Hannah x

Couple’s cream teas raise cash One couple’s cream teas have raised an impressive £820 for St Michael’s Church in Burnett, writes Ros Anstey. Over the past few years, Rosie and David Turner have hosted a series of events offering the traditional refreshments in their garden at Whitson Lodge in the village. This year everyone who attended also had the opportunity to view the church’s silver, including the Elizabethan chalice

and cover, and other assets, which were on display in the church. They also had the opportunity to view the gardens of Burnett Manor, by kind permission of the owners. Mrs Turner said: “Thank you to everyone who supported us all. The weather was lovely and everyone had a good time.� All money raised will be going towards the church’s toilet and kitchenette fund.

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Style Hidden gems make charity shop a winter wardrobe wonderland We’re all hoping to get another glimpse of summer but there is no denying colder weather and shorter days are on their way. T-shirts and shorts are making way for jumpers, coats and boots again, and staff at one Keynsham shop say charity shop chic is alive and well this season with hidden designer gems that could brighten up any winter wardrobe. The team at St Peter’s Hospice shop on Keynsham High Street say customers are often surprised by what they find, with many of the latest trends and colours available, including accessories and menswear. Manager Helen Hughes said: “Our shop in Keynsham has some really fabulous winterwear in stock. It’s always great to see new people coming into the store, as well as our regular customers. There are lots of St

Peter’s shops all over Bristol and because we are so localised we love to get to know all of our customers and really become part of the community. “The quality of stock that comes through our doors is wonderful and we often sell designer brands for less than half

the original price. There’s always hidden gems to be found and some items even have the tags on still.” St Peter’s Hospice cares for more than 2,670 patients each year as well as supporting family members. All services are provided free of charge but this

care costs around £18,000 a day. For around £14,000 of that, the hospice relies on gifts in wills, kind donations and funds generated by the hospice shops. Helen added: “Of course we wouldn’t have the wonderful things to sell if it weren’t for the kind donations from our supporters.”

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News KLOGs rehearsing to bring the best of Broadway to Broadlands

Anyone who is a fan of songs from the shows will find plenty to enjoy at Keynsham Light Opera Group’s next production. Rehearsals are well under way as the cast gets ready to unveil Mad About Musicals 2 - And The Winners Are... next month. The muscial extravaganza follows KLOG’s successful Mad About Musicals show in 2010 and celebrates 65 years of Tony Award-winning shows from Broadway. The repertoire includes numbers from classics South Pacific, The Pajama Game, Fiddler On the Roof and the much-loved Phantom Of the Opera, Evita, Cats, The Lion King, Hairspray and Cyndi Lauper’s hit musical Kinky Boots. The show will be directed by Joanne Meredith with Lee Tesdale as musical director. The Rose Bowl Award-nominated group will also be return-

The KLOGs cast in their previous production The King and I ing to Keynsham to stage this latest production, with performances at Broadlands Academy from Tuesday, October 21, to Saturday, October 25, at 7.30pm

each evening and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from the box office. Call Tracey on 07580 259757 or email klogs@hotmail.

co.uk or contact any member of the society. Concessions available for Tuesday evening and Saturday’s matinee. Visit www.klogs. co.uk for more details.

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Young motorists are being offered the chance to move their driving skills up a gear for free. More than 1,000 people across the Avon and Somerset area have signed up for a twohour Roadsmart session with the police force, which aims to “change your thinking about driving�. Training at some sessions is aimed at those aged 25 and over while others are focused on drivers aged from 17 to 24, a group that is involved in one third of all serious crashes. Statistics also show that 95 per cent of all collisions are casued by human error. These sessions are on offer at Stockwood Vale Golf Club, Stockwood Lane, in Keynsham, and police are urging as many drivers in the area as possible to sign up. More information on the scheme is available at www. roadsmart.org.

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Markers Slanting rays of evening sun search out their targets, transfigure Portland stone, gild badges, names, illuminate this tarnished page of history. Mustered, erect, in serried lines, dressed to a nation’s will, battalions stand immovable, face front, outflank the eye, sentinels guard rank remains, measure the scale of death. Yet, not all the dead are here, this count does not include the missing lost in no-man’sland, beyond flowers, tears of the bereaved, corpses, whole or blown to fragments no bigger than your thumb,

time has reduced to sundry bones turned over by the plough. Those unused seeds that fell to ground in solders’ shattered flesh, cut off from passage to the wombs that would conceive, conserve

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In the Garden Last week I spent a very pleasant couple of hours in the garden in the sun. Not sunbathing but raking over the grass at the far end. After the rains and storms of the past few months I realised that a great amount of rubbish had lodged into the grass. Ash keys, old leaves, small twigs, pieces of bark and so on. It appeared to me that it was affecting the grass by remaining sodden, and preventing sunlight from penetrating. So I got out the trusty wire grass rake and a small rubbish bag and started. Two hours later I had cleared about half the area and had to get an 80 litre bag to take the

rubbish. The rubbish will go to the tip as there are so many ash seeds in it, and they germinate without my help. The grass looked so much better, green and upright, so hopefully it will cut better when it is dry. I read a quotation some while ago by an eminent person who said that only the English grow grass so that they can cut it! Hmmmm. I was sitting in our summer house one fine day, mid-month,

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plant waggled its stems as if in irritation. The tall white daises, the crocosmia and red roses waved in synchronisation as if they were the corps de ballet. I could have imagined I was the conductor, but that would have taken credulity too far! Did you know that the daisy takes its name from the Old English name “day’s eye� as it opens in the morning and shuts in the evening? I read that somewhere recently.

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News Save your seeds, gardeners urged Transition Keynsham is asking keen gardeners to save their seeds to bring along to a Seedy Sunday seed swap on February 15 next year. At Seedy Sunday you can swap seeds or make a donation if you have no seeds to swap; buy seed potatoes; talk to seed doctors; and find out about some of the amazing community initiatives going on in and around Keynsham. Seedy Sunday brings together gardeners, seed savers, herb and wild flower enthusiasts, local gardening and community groups as well as organisations campaigning for sustainable food production and biodiversity. Venue and times will be confimed closer to the date. Visit www. transitionkeynsham.org to find out more about Transition Keynsham or follow the group on Twitter @TransitionKsham.

On the Plot This time of year with daylight hours reducing means that plant growth also reduces and activity on the plot is mainly about cropping as there is little opportunity to plant or sow. Hopefully you are seeing the results of your efforts and it is time to reflect on what went well or not. In the main, this year has been a good one with, for me, the exception of carrots and raspberries. To start with the carrots did not germinate well, and when they did they were attacked, I think, by a badger. They rummage around destroying the crop but don’t seem to eat much of it and I have had a similar problem

Follow us on Twitter @keynshamvoice with the late raspberries. To compound this year’s raspberry shortage the early variety did not crop well either and I have decided to start a new bed because the old one is now overcrowded and infested with perennial weeds. Some raspberry canes (plant stems with roots) have already been dug up and transplanted into large pots. The old area has been dug over removing as much of the old raspberry and weed roots as possible and I will repeat this exercise again later in the autumn ready for a completely different crop next year. I will start a new raspberry bed on a different part of my plot. Raspberries like moisture-retentive, fertile soil, but not water-logged, so I will incorporate well-rotted manure or compost. The canes I saved in pots will need to be watered in a dry spell and I will replant them later before the ground gets too wet or frozen. This time I will plant them in a single row about 18

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inches apart so that access for cropping and annual pruning is much easier. Once established all varieties of raspberries are inclined to spread so control this by regularly digging up the rooted runners or you will soon end up with an overcrowded bed. In March apply a slowrelease fertiliser (e.g. blood, fish and bone). Raspberries are self-fertile but need the help of pollinating insects so make sure you encourage them to your plot. If you don’t have much space for raspberries they can be grown in a container. Use a large pot, at least 15 inches in diameter, and incorporate some loam-based compost to provide weight as the established plants can become top-heavy. Raspberry pruning varies according to the type grown. Early (summer) varieties crop on last year’s new growth so cut back fruited canes after harvesting. With late (autumn) varieties, cut back all the canes in February.

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

Treating pain in the pharmacy Almost any injury or illness can affect the tissues and nerves and cause pain. Nerves carry the feeling of pain from where the pain is to the brain which tells us we are hurting. Pain is classified as being mild, moderate or severe. Most common aches and pains such as headaches, period pain, toothache and sore throat are short-term and mild to moderate and so can be treated with over-the-counter treatment from a pharmacy. Paracetamol Paracetamol is a painkiller or analgesic available over the counter without a prescription. It can be used to ease mild to moderate pain, including headaches and to control a fever when someone has flu. It is often found in cold and flu

It is important when taking paracetamol not to exceed the maximum dosage stated on the packet.

remedies. Paracetamol is available as tablets, caplets, capsules, soluble tablets and oral suspension. It works as a painkiller by affecting chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. These are substances released in response to illness or injury. When paracetamol blocks the production of prostaglandins the body is less aware of the pain or injury.

Ibuprofen Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories which can be used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and bring down high temperature. Common conditions that can be treated by NSAIDs are headaches, period pain, sprains or strains and back pain. Ibuprofen is made in a wide range of forms, including tablets, caplets, gels, sprays and liquid. The painkilling effect of ibuprofen will begin soon after a dose is taken but the anti-inflammatory effect will take longer to begin. Ibuprofen can cause a number of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and indigestion. It is important to

take with or after food and take the lowest possible dose for the shortest time to minimise the side effects. Aspirin is also an NSAID but its use as a painkiller has decreased due to paracetamol and ibuprofen being as effective with lower risk of side effects. Low dose aspirin is now mainly prescribed for its ability to prevent blood clotting. Codeine Codeine is an opioid, which is a stronger type of analgesic. It is usually available on prescription but it is available from pharmacies to buy over the counter at a lower dose when combined with either paracetamol or ibuprofen. It is important to remember codeine can cause drowsiness and when it is bought over the counter should only be used for a maximum of three days at a time as it can cause addiction.

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Join Decade Dolls for girls’ night A trio of singers is welcoming women to join them for a “girls’ night inâ€? in aid of charity. All-female harmony group The Decade Dolls, made up of Amanda Johnson, Louise Gambrell and Louise Smee, are hosting the event in Saltford on Saturday, September 13. The ÂŁ10 admission fee includes a cocktail or mocktail and all proceeds go to MacMillan Cancer Support. As well as enjoying pamper-

ing sessions or buying some new jewellery, ladies will also be able to indulge in some “shwoppingâ€? – swapping some of their own unwanted items for those brought along by other guests. The Decade Dolls’ Girls’ Night In will be held at Saltford Scout Hut in Chelwood Road from 8pm till late. For more details visit www.facebook.com/The DecadeDolls or email thedecadedolls@yahoo.co.uk. ď Ź What’s On – Page 46

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Furniture Sale in Keynsham Saturday 27 September 2014 Next door to the Keynsham Recycling Centre, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP

10am - 12 noon Good quality items and second hand furniture for sale at bargain prices Cash only please. Any item you buy must be collected during the sale times. Find out more: www.bathnes.gov.uk/wasteservices

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Library news Write a winning noir tale for competition Libraries across B&NES have launched their annual writing competition – and this year budding local authors are being invited to weave some sinister tales to rival Scandinavian noir. The contest, which is free to enter and open to all adults, has already begun with libraries accepting entries until Wednesday, October 22. The theme is noir, which means stories could be influenced by today’s popular Scandinavian noir or might be a classic tale with a sinister, moody feel or set in a shadowy underworld. Councillor David Dixon, B&NES’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “The annual short story competition from Bath & North East Somerset Council’s library service has always proved popular. We all know how popular Scandinavian noir is –

perhaps this will kickstart some Somerset noir.” Winners will have their stories read out at the Story Fridays event at Burdall’s Yard in Bath on November 7 and there are book token prizes of £10 and £20. The maximum word count is 2,000 words and stories should be handed in at a B&NES library, including Keynsham, with an entry form which are available at each branch. Alternatively, entries can be submitted at www. awordinyourear.org.uk. The writing competition is being run in partnership with A Word in Your Ear and Kilter. There is also information on the library events web page at www.bathnes.gov.uk. Here are some Scandinavian noir titles you might find inspiring (books have adult content):  The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – by Stieg Larsson The first in Larsson’s compelling

and disturbing Millennium Trilogy introduces us to an unusual heroine in Lisbeth Salander. She is at once detective and crime victim as she helps journalist Mikael Blomkvist unravel an unsolved mystery involving the Vanger dynasty.  The Redbreast – by Jo Nesbo Those who like their detectives damaged but driven will warm to Norwegian police inspector Harry Hole. In this instalment of Nesbo’s series, Hole has been assigned to monitor neo-Nazi activities in an attempt by his bosses to keep him out of trouble. Of course, Hole unearths more than anyone expects when he discovers a rare gun has been fired in a Norwegian forest and then a former World War II soldier is found murdered.

 Don’t forget that the Summer Reading Challenge doesn’t R finish when the children go back t school, but continues until to S Saturday, September 13. They s have until then to finish their still s books and come along to six t library to claim their stickers, the wristband, certificate and medal. Many schools like to know which children have completed the challenge and allow them to take their medals and certificates in to school for Show and Tell or a special assembly.  The Bath Children’s Literature Festival runs from Friday, September 26, until Sunday, October 5. There are simply too many highlights to mention, but characters from children’s literature making an appearance include Horrid Henry, Dennis the Menace, Kipper, Ruby Redfort, Miffy and Elmer. Further details at www.bathfestivals.org.uk Sarah Wookey’s Books of the Month column will return in October.

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Golden courgettes with Debbie Keeling from Bath Harvest Oils www.bathharvestoils.co.uk

Ingredients (Serves 2) 2 medium courgettes 2 tbsp plain four 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan Salt and pepper Pinch chilli flakes (optional) 2 tbsp Bath Harvest Rapeseed Oil Generous knob of butter Method 1.Cut courgettes into quarter inch thick slices. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, Parmesan, salt, pepper and chilli flakes (if using). Add courgettes and toss to cover each slice in the mix. 2. Put the Bath Harvest Rapeseed Oil and a knob of butter in a large frying pan and set hob to medium high. When the pan starts to bubble, add the courgettes and fry on each side

for three to four minutes, turning when you see them turn a lovely golden colour.

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Awards pour in for oil producer A local producer has added three more awards to those already bestowed upon the company’s rapeseed oil. Judges in both the Guild of Fine Foods’ national Great Taste Awards and the regional Taste of the West Awards were impressed with products put forward by Debbie Keeling, owner and manager of Bath Harvest Oils. The company’s lemon infused oil scooped gold and its original oil silver in the West-based awards, while the Great Taste judges awarded one star to the original oil. Debbie, who produces the oil at a farm in Wilmington, between Keynsham and Bath, said: “Recognition of the quality our rapeseed oil is extremely important to us and we were delighted with the results this year.� For further information, visit www.bathharvestoils.co.uk or call 07759 482468.

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 Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society to visit the city of Wells and its cathedral, from 9.50am. Call Richard Dyson on 0117 9864453 or email richard. dyson@tiscali.co.uk for details.

solutions that are changing people’s lives every day. No need to be isolated anymore, come along for a light lunch and a chat about your individual needs. 2-4pm. The Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0JQ. Call 01275 333700 for more information or if you require transport.

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 Grand flea market, Saltford Community Hall,10am-1pm. Crafts, clearance items, books, collectables, vintage and more. Cafe with bacon butties.  Redland Wind Band performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.

September 8

 Live music at The Ship with Lauren Bannon, 8.30pm.

September 9

 St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild welcomes speaker Paul Evans, who will talk on the subject Humourous Poems and Monologues. The group meets from 9.45-11.45am at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. New members and guests are welcome. Follow @KeynaTG on Twitter.

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 Park Lane Big Band Dance Night, Conygre Hall, Timsbury (BA2 0JG), 8pm-11pm. Donation to Kenyan Orphan’s Project. Prebook £10 or pay on the door. Bar. Food. Raffle. Details Kate 01761 471245 www.mendipmusic.com  Big G Band, Motown and soul, at Saltford Sports Club.

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Frenchay. Talks and presentations on WWI topics including Origins of the War, Bristol’s Own Regiment, Bristol prior to the War, Prisoner of War Camps, and Soldiers’ Letters. Help and advice from Family History Societies, Record Offices and other organisations. See our website for more details. Entry fee of £2 per person includes talks and raffle.  50/50 Crafty Coffee Morning for RUH Cancer Centre and St John’s Church, 10am-noon, in the Parish Hall beside St John’s Church, Keynsham. Delicious homemade cakes, a selection of local handmade crafts and cards for sale. Start your Christmas shopping early! Please come and support. For more information, contact the Parish Office on 0117 986 3354.

 The third annual Keynsham Rugby Football Club Beer and Cider Festival. Tickets £5 from www.krfcbeerandciderfestival. co.uk or from the club. Music from Retro Electro, Sean Snook and The Great Eskape, family entertainment, barbecue and more.

 Keynsham Abbey Work Day, from 2pm. Join members of Bristol History & Archaeology Society to conserve remains of the historic abbey. Just turn up or contact chairman Elaine Cook on jrcers@tesco.net.

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 Midsomer Norton and Radstock Silver Band performs at the Bandstand in Keyensham Memorial Park from 3-5pm.

 Keynsham Air Cadets (2386 squadron) will be having an open evening from 7-9pm. This is an opportunity for potential new cadets to see what we do, meet some new people and potentially take the leap and sign up!

 Avon Valley Railway’s 1940s Weekend. Relive what life was like during the war years. A mixture of displays and hands-on activities will portray the impact the war had on the everyday lives of civilians, military personnel and, of course, those working on the railways. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in period costume or allied military dress. Tickets including event site entry and unlimited travel: adults £8.50; concession £7.50; child £7; family (2 adults and 4 children) £24. Tickets for event site only are £2. Visit www.avonvalleyrailway.org.

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 Keynsham Abbey Work Day, from 2pm. Join members of Bristol History & Archaeology Society to conserve remains of the historic abbey. Just turn up or contact chairman Elaine Cook on jrcers@tesco.net.

September 14

 Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds its AGM followed by a talk from Brian Vowles on the changing face of Keynsham High Street. Key Centre, Keynsham at 7.30pm. Visit www.keysalthist.org.uk.

September 16

 Village Agents event with DeafPLUS and VisionPlus. An event that will allow you to try out new

 Keynsham Light Opera Group (KLOGS) performs at the Bandstand in Keynsham Memorial Park from 12.30-2pm.

September 22

 Open Folk Musician Group at The Ship, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

September 23

 MacMillan coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at Stirling Way Community Centre Keynsham. Coffee, cakes, raffle and more.

September 27

 Bristol & Avon Family History Society (www.bafhs.org.uk or opendays@bafhs.org.uk) Family History Open Day 2014, 10am4pm. University of the West of England Conference Centre

 A three-mile guided nature walk to Manor Road Community Woodlands with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome. Everybody welcome including children and dogs. Meet at Keynsham Memorial Park cafe at 9.30am for 10am start. Suitable footwear essential. We are looking for people who might want to help us, suggesting a walk, being a walk back marker, or getting more

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involved. We can be contacted at wrwkeynsham@outlook.com.  Live music at The Ship with The Cheatersticks, 8.30pm.  Keynsham Film Works screens Le Weekend starring Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan. Rated 15, it follows middle-aged married couple Nick and Meg as they try to rekindle the early romance of their relationship in Paris. The film begins at 7.45pm at The Fry Club. Annual membership of Keynsham Film Works costs £30 or watch as a guest for £5. Visit www.keynshamfilmworks.co.uk

October 4

 Medieval night at Saltford Community Hall, 7.30pm. Email events@saltfordhall.co.uk or call the booking office on 01225 874081.

October 6

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

October 7

 Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker for October is Mrs D Lindon-Critchley on Winter Foliage. New members welcome. For more details contact Debbie on 01225 872450.

October 10

 Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Local Group. 100 Years of the Wildlife Trusts with Sarah Pitt, TV and radio producer who created the anniversary film for the Wildlife Trusts. 7.30pm, Baptist Church Hall, High Street. Adults £2.50, children £1. Refreshments, bring and buy book stall.

October 11

 An afternoon concert at Keynsham Methodist Church in aid of Help for Heroes and Bristol Area Stroke Foundation. The Music Box Singers present an emotional panorama of songs inspired by war from across the 20th century to mark the WWI centenary. 5.30-7.30pm.  Jumble sale from 11am-1pm, upstairs at the Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. Entry 20p, all welcome.  Charity Fancy Dress Party at The Ship.

October 18

 Craft and gift fayre at Farm-

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

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 Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.30-4pm and/or Fridays 7.309.30pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up and ring the doorbell.  Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or want to develop your skills with help from colleagues then 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.  Keynsham Knit’n’Natter Group meets at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, from 2-3.30pm.  The Ship Inn, live music every fourth Monday of the month, 8.30pm.  Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, upstairs at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve

their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495.  50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327.  The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Why not come along and meet new friends?  Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. Monday from 7.15-9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per session, £3 concessions. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587.  Keynsham Writing Group meets in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call Pat, 0117 986 4722.  Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Please call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

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 St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.4511.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. For further details, please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.  Line Dance Class, at The Fry Club, Carter Room, 7-8pm for complete beginners, 8.15-9.45pm

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

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Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551.  St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Do come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits and you will be made most welcome.  Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Information on 0117 986 2819 or 0117 986 4014.

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 Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly, ladies social badminton club. Meet every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre 10am to Noon. Previous experience of playing needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities . Just turn up. First week free.  Sun, sea, smokefree? 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 to find out more.  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  Turn to Page 48

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 From Page 47 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 BS31 2NW.  ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets on

Wednesdays, 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. We sing everything from James Taylor to Adele and perform with a live band! Adults aged 18-80+ are welcome; there’s no audition and no experience necessary – just enthusiasm and a love of singing! To book a free taster session call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam. co.uk.

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 Sun, sea, smokefree? Free support and advice to help you give up smoking. Nicotine replacement products available (free if exempt from prescription charges). Drop in between 10.30am and 11.30am at the Baptist Church for details.  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

www.keynshamvoice.co.uk please contact Natalie McOmish on 0117 986 7056.  Our book club meets on Thursday evenings, once a month, venue varies – usually a pub! New readers/drinkers welcome. Please email keynsham.bookclub@hotmail. com for details of the next meeting and the book we’re reading.

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

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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 open 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.

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 Healing on the Streets has returned; we can be found on Keynsham High Street every Saturday morning. Whether you have an emotional or physical problem we’re available to listen, talk and pray.

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For September, we meet Anne Williams, podiatrist, at Severn Way Clinic, Keynsham

Tell us about your business. I qualified from Southampton University in 1994. Since then I have worked both within the NHS and in private practice. I decided to take the plunge and start running my own business in 2009 from Severn Way Surgery in Keynsham. Since then I have not looked back and enjoy the challenge that running your own business brings along with providing a service which helps improve people’s mobility and comfort. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? The service I provide aims to treat conditions which cause pain or discomfort in the foot or lower limb. This can include anything from in-growing toenails, fungal infections, corns and callus to heel pain. I also carry out diabetes foot checks and biomechanical foot assessments. An average day will include carrying out treatment for all of these foot problems and across all age groups. It always amazes me just how much pain people will put up with before seeking help. People often neglect their feet as they are hidden away and out of sight. Feet are easy to forget until injury, or years of squeezing into tight or inappropriate footwear takes its toll. Good foot health allows you to remain fit and active

This requires continual ongoing professional development to ensure that the quality and care I provide is always up to date and based on the latest research.

reducing the risk of certain health conditions which can affect the feet, such as type 2 diabetes. Patients are often surprised by the improvement in their foot problems even after the first treatment. What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? I enjoy working in Keynsham and seeing the wide variety of people who live here. Keynsham is a great place from which to base my practice due to it being a very popular and thriving place. The

continued support and word of mouth recommendations from my clients have ensured that the practice has continued to be a success and grow. What makes your service different from other companies? I like to think that the knowledge and experience I have gained over the past 20 years working as a podiatrist means that I offer the people of Keynsham an excellent foot care service. I am registered with the Health Care & Professions Council (HCPC).

What are your plans for the future of the business? The practice has continued to go from strength to strength over the last few years and I hope to continue to provide a service for the people of Keynsham for many years to come. Contact: If you would like further foot health advice or details on all the treatments I provide contact me on 01761 451288 or 07709 436797. If you make an appointment before the end of September and quote “Keynshamvoice Business of the Month” you will receive £5 off your next treatment. Anne Williams, Podiatrist BSc(Hons), MChs, HCPC Registered

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Sport Britton’s knock saves KCC’s seconds from league relegation Fast bowler and number 10 batsman Chris Britton proved to be Keynsham’s second team’s saviour in their second to last league game at Bridgewater, the top-of-the-table side. Desperately needing a win to avoid relegation he smashed 34 off just 14 balls, including four 6’s, seeing Keynsham home by one wicket with just two balls remaining. Earlier the win had been set up by a superb 84 from skipper Ben Whittington. Their destiny is now in their own hands being 11 points clear of the team below them and one spot from the drop zone. This followed successive defeats against Frocester, Bristol and Taunton St Andrews. The first team are in a battle for promotion to Premier 1 League as they approach their last league game against the co-leaders Clevedon – Keynsham being just four points behind.

Following a game lost to weather at Thornbury, they had wins against Goatacre, Chard and Minehead by four wickets, six wickets and eight wickets respectively. On the batting front there were scores of 54 not out and 54 from Dan Jarman and 58 and 46 by Russ Wakefield. Bowlingwise Sam Wheller pocketed returns of 2-33 and 3-12, Reg Keates 3-27 and 3-49, Sam Pollinger 2-35 and Matt Taylor 3-15. The third team are set to drop out of Saturday Conference Div2 following two further losses. Sunday 1st XI are in third place in the Sunday Premier League, but the Sunday seconds will also be relegated from Div 1 of the Sunday Conference. Winners in the 250 Club draw – a free monthly draw for social members at KCC – were: June £50; John Courtney £25; Kevin Robbins; July £50 Mrs Fry £25 Richard Lott.

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Sport Men take win in bowlers’ annual battle – but provide the tea, too At the end of July Keynsham Bowling Club hosted the annual fixture between Somerset and Middlesex for the Jack See Trophy. The trophy is solid silver and consists of a base stand on which sits a silver jack, which is rolled into the centre of the green. Each County Captain bowls one wood and the closest to the jack determines which side takes the mat and bowls first. The Somerset team team won by 136 shots to 105 and therefore hold the trophy for the first time since 2009. Early in August Keynsham made the short journey to Fry’s to contest the annual event the Alsop Cup. Four rinks were played with Keynsham winning three, the other being tied. In total the shots were 77-50 and Keynsham retained the trophy that it has held since 2006. There is always a good turn-

out of members for the annual fixture between the ladies and the gents, and this year was no exception. Six rinks were played, the gents winning three, the ladies two with one being halved. Overall the gents won by four shots. During the season the ladies give generously of their time in providing catering. On

this occasion the gents, obviously inspired by watching Masterchef, repaid the compliment by providing a two-course tea! As the season draws to a close both the ladies and gents are finishing their league fixtures for the year. The ladies’ captain Mo Dickinson says that with a couple of fixtures still to play the ladies

will finish in the middle of their division in the North Somerst League league. The gents’ captain David Hockney is delighted that the A team won promotion in their division of the NSL league but unfortunately the B team were relegated, while the C team finished about half way.

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Frys finish on a win at Severvale

Hurricane no match for hardy petanque teams Despite the worst that the remnants of Hurricane Bertha could throw at us and some careful studying of weather charts, the annual Ship Masters Petanque competition went ahead as planned on Sunday, August 10. The Ship Inn in Keynsham welcomed 24 teams from around

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Richard Weymouth, Ship Inn general manager, Alan Hulme, club president, and the winning team.

Frys Bowls Club’s last game of the Bristol and District Bowls League took them to Severnvale on August 21. Having already been dropped out of the race for promotion following losses against Imperial, City and Port of Bristol and Page Park A, the game was to decide who would finish above who. Frys took the early advantage with one rink quickly pulling out a lead. With the other rinks close, Severnvale started to pull ahead on one rink but it wasn’t enough to cancel out Frys runaway rink. As the game neared the conclusion, Frys pulled out a small lead on the final rink helping Frys to a 66-37 win and taking 8 points, seeing them finish in 6th ahead of Severnvale on shots difference. Scores: Rink 1: 33-7; Rink 2: 20-11; Rink 3: 13-19; Frys 66-37 Severnvale (8-2). Frys 2014 record: Won: 9, Lost: 9, Shots for: 880, Shots against: 840, Points: 90

Fans hoping for second season of exciting rugby The new league season gets under way with Keynsham welcoming visitors Burnham on Sea on Saturday, September 6. They have had several warmup trial matches home and away against Whitehall, Frome, Wotton-under-Edge and Swindon before this first game. They are at home again two weeks later on September 20 playing Old Bristolians and again on October 4 when they play Coney Hill. In the intervening weeks the second XV play Wellington 2’s and Bristol Barbarians 1st XV. The first team is again led by Matt Randle, the thirds by Dan Shearn and the fourths by Mike Marsh. We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new captain for the 2nd XV – Luke

Beaven is taking over the role and we wish him every success in the role. The club is entering a new era under new chairman David Thorpe, but is deeply appreciative of the excellent work done over eight seasons by his predecesssor, Brian Ballinger. Stalwarts at the club are hoping for a repeat of the exciting rugby played in the main last year and visitors are warmly welcomed. Recent winners in the Dennis Cockbaine Club, a fundraising lottery, were: May – Brian Curnock (6) £100, Terry Cook (122) £50; June – Richard Smith (142) £100, Craig Wetton (30) £50; July – Peter Wheatley (123) £100, Louise Hall (145) £50.

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Results in as runners end 5k series

The final race in the Easy Runner Bitton 5k series took place on Wednesday, August 13, starting at Bitton Station. The event is organised by Bitton Road Runners and comprises four 5k runs during the summer months. First to finish on the night was Pete Mikolas of Team Bath in a time of 17 minutes 9 seconds, with Fiona Blackmore of Bitton Road Runners first female, in a time of 19 minutes 11 seconds. Results for the full series were as follows: 1st Sen Man Samuel Stone, Emersons Green Running Club 2nd Sen Man Joe Bowditch, Bitton Road Runners 3rd Sen Man Wayne Ellis, Bitton Road Runners

1st Vet Man Jacob Hayes, Bitton Road Runners 2nd Vet Man Jason Barry, Stroud & District 3rd Vet Man Pete Clark, Bitton Road Runners Vet Man 50 Nick Kane, Bitton Runners Vet Man 55 Dave Gunstone, Team Bath Vet Man 60 Andy Bidmead, Bitton Road Runners Vet Man 65 Bill Siltoe, Swindon Harriers 1st Vet Lady Fiona Blackmore, Bitton Road Runners Vet Lady 45 Dawn Drake, Bitton Road Runners  Pictured is Pete Clark, chairman of Bitton Road Runners and 3rd Vet Man.

Saltford Golf seconds clinch title Saltford’s second team clinched the Division 7 title of the Bristol and District Golf League by beating nearest rivals Filton 3-2. The match was closely fought and all hinged on the last game out, which eventually went Saltford’s way by two holes. Their record this year has been five wins one draw and two losses

and Saltford’s superior “goal difference” means that they cannot be overtaken in the league even if Filton win their last game 5 -0. Under the shrewd captaincy of Steve Grigg, notable victories during the season were a 4.5 to 0.5 win away at The Players Club and a home and away double against near neighbours Knowle.

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Team Bath to serve up elite tennis training Top tennis coaching returns to Saltford Tennis Club this month with the Team Bath Tennis programme. Saltford is the first Team Bath Tennis hub club, with Team Bath coaches offering coaching to players of all ages and ability levels. The autumn coaching programme runs from September 10 through to December 20 and has been launched after a successful pilot project. The programme offers 14 weeks of coaching for young players on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons or early evenings, depending on age. These are available at mini red level for players aged eight and under, mini orange for nine and under, and mini green for players aged 10 and under, and junior programmes for players in the 12 and under, 14 and under and 16 and under age groups. School children can take advantage of a free tennis session offer, too. For details visit the Team Bath website at www. teambath.com/sport/tennis/ courses-classes/ There is also an adult session available for beginners and improvers that looks at techniques and tactics at 7pm on Wednesdays, and a high tempo cardio

tennis fitness session available on a pay and play basis at 8pm on Wednesdays. You can also arrange individual coaching sessions if you want to brush up your game. It all takes place on the three outdoor tennis courts at Saltford Tennis Club, at Wedmore Road, Saltford. The sessions are being run by head coach Tom Ellis, a Level 3 qualified LTA coach. He said: “Our coaching sessions are targeted at anyone and everyone, from young children who are maybe trying tennis for the first time, up to people who may have been playing for years and want to get fitter or improve their game.” You can find further information about the programme on the Saltford Tennis Club website at www.saltfordtennisclub.co.uk/ coaching.php or at www.team bath.com/sport/tennis/coursesclasses/ You can also contact Tom Ellis for further information about the programme at 01225 384247 or by email at te256@bath.ac.uk Team Bath is the University of Bath’s sports brand catering for student, elite and recreation level sport. You can find more information about Team Bath at www. teambath.com.

Best bowls pair play free for a year Wellsway Short Mat Bowling Club is inviting people to grab a partner and give the sport a go – with a year’s free membership of the club up for grabs. On Wednesday, September 10 or 17, pairs will be given one hour of tuition, followed by a break for refreshments, before they compete against other pairs for the prize, No previous experience is

necessary and male and female competitors are welcome. Those without a partner can still come along and be paired up with someone on the night. The sessions take place at Wellsway Sports Centre in Chandag Road from 7.30pm. To book your place in the competition, call club secretary Judith Sawyer on 01225 872780.

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Keynsham Town FC Keynsham Town have parted company with their First Team manager Steve Cains and his assistant Paul Weeks. Steve has been at the club for several years, initially as assistant manager before stepping up to run the First XI. The club’s committee would like to place on record their appreciation and thanks to Steve for all his hard work during his time at the club and we wish both he and Paul all the best for the future. Chris King has been appointed as the new first team manager and Sean Day as first team coach. Both Chris and Sean have been at the club for several years; Chris steps up from reserve team manager and Sean from running the club’s Under-18 team with Brian Sealy. Chris Gardner and Terry Saunders, who assisted Chris with the reserves, will now manage the reserve team between them. The committee would like to wish all concerned the best of luck in their new roles. August was a hectic time for Keynsham Town’s First XI, with six games being played in the first 18 days of the Toolstation Western League Division One season. Two second-half goals saw Keynsham Town slip to an opening day defeat at Cribbs. Unfortunately the Ks’ squad was decimated by players being unavailable or injured, but they restricted the home side to mainly half-chances during the first half. Tuesday night then saw Radstock Town, relegated from the Premier Division last season, visit the AJN Stadium. It was a very open game, with both teams looking threatening in attack but both defences looking decidedly shaky. However Matt Dunk dealt with everything they threw at him, including one Gordon Banks-esque fingertip save, and the home side hung on for their first win of the season. The following Saturday saw a sun-drenched crowd witness a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Wells City. Then on the Tuesday it was the first of two successive

away games in Wiltshire. The Ks endured a disastrous evening at Westbury United, losing 5-1 in a game which went pearshaped even before the game started when keeper Matt Dunk dislocated his thumb during the warm-up. Then on Saturday, the Ks suffered another heavy defeat, losing 5-2 at highly-fancied Corsham Town. As at Westbury on Tuesday, Keynsham suffered an injury in the warm-up, with Josh Bruton having to pull out. This presented a debut to 20 year-old Lui Pollastrone, who has only just joined the club. This time it was the Ks who made the strongest start and they took a deserved lead in just the fifth minute. Tom Morgan was put through and expertly lobbed the keeper from the edge of the box. This rattled the home side and for 25 minutes, the Ks more than held their own. However things then changed quickly, with keeper Matt Dunk being exposed twice in three minutes by a statuesque defence as Corsham took a 2-1 lead. Keynsham then struck back five minutes before the interval amid much confusion, as the referee first awarded them a penalty for a challenge by the home keeper, only to change his mind and give a free-kick on the edge of the box. However this didn’t bother the Ks and an excellent low cross was swept home by Luke Lipinski. After some argy-bargy in the tunnel as the players left the field at half-time, it was the hosts who came out raring to go after the break. Substitute Callum Elm broke clear on 53 minutes and curled a superb shot into the top corner, giving Matt Dunk no chance. A fourth goal quickly followed and with the Ks looking demoralised, it was no surprise when a fifth followed with 20 minutes remaining and Corsham played the game out with little fuss. Finally Ashton & Backwell United were the visitors to Crown Fields on a blustery autumnal evening. On one of the

worst nights for the football club in living memory, the visitors ran riot and thrashed the Ks 9-2. Ryan Ashwood and Rich Healey scored for Keynsham to keep the game close at 2-3 at half-time, but the team capitulated in the second half. This game proved to be the last in charge for Steve Cains and Paul Weeks. The reserve team has had a fine start to their Somerset County League Division One East campaign, topping the league with three wins out of three. Firstly Purnell Sports were comfortably beaten 2-0 at home, with James Cox and Matt Curnock scoring the goals. This was followed by an excellent

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