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Veteran Ken's D-Day salute Normandy veteran Ken Turner returned to France to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. PAGE 3
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Keynsham youngsters had a day to remember when they met a rugby legend: Full story: Page 57
Petitions bid to save ambulance station PETITIONS have been launched to save Keynsham ambulance station, which could close as part of a review aimed at improving the South Western Ambulance Service’s performance. The 26 staff at the town’s station said they had been told the premises would shut by the end of the year and they would be moved to central Bristol. However, a spokesman for the service said it would not reveal any details of specific station
The first phase of improvements at Kelston Road Park in Keynsham could be finished by the end of this year. PAGE 4
changes until it had completed a series of briefing events with its workers. Both online and paper petitions opposing any closure are running, with the online campaign already attracting more than 1,785 names. It said a growing population due to increased housebuilding meant the local service should remain. Many residents were elderly and there were Turn to Page 2
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Battle to protect ambulance station From Page 1 concerns about ambulance crews meeting response times if they had further to travel. The change.org petition said: “It would be difficult for ambulances based in Bristol to make the required response times, especially for the category one patients, whose lives could be totally compromised.” Petitioners said they understood a revised model might take years to implement and called for the town to keep its station until that happened. South Western Ambulance Service said an extra £12 million aimed at reducing demand and improving response times would result in more than 240 extra frontline staff and allowed a review of the location of crews, vehicles and stations. A service spokesman said: “The demand on the ambulance service and the nature of the calls we receive has changed significantly over time and some of our stations are no longer located where we need them to be. Many of our stations are also in need of significant repair and refurbishment.” He said crews were rarely at a station as they were out treating patients or on standby elsewhere but they would always have a base station to book on to and off shifts and for breaks. He said: “There will be a small number of changes to stations linked to the
implementation of this plan, including changes to existing facilities that need updating because we have outgrown them, but there will not be significant numbers of station closures.” He also said having more staff was “a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to our staff and our patients’ lives”. Jo Fowles, South West Ambulance and Allied Health Unison branch chair, said: “We welcome the planned investment and extra resources being proposed by the trust as this is something we’ve been calling for for years. “But our members are concerned at plans to close ambulance stations and centralise operations into one or two hubs for the Bristol area. “After a number of occasions in the past where the trust has promised that similar changes will result in better working conditions, more support and less occasions where crews are working long over the end of their shifts haven’t happened, so staff are understandably cynical about these proposals.” Keynsham ambulance station staff said: “We feel like we are all part of a very special family who have served the local community for many years. We were very sad to be told of the plans to close our station and feel that it is in the best interest of the community for us to remain at Keynsham.”
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Veteran Ken's salute to D-Day heroes NORMANDY veteran Ken Turner returned to France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Mr Turner, of Keynsham, was among 300 veterans who sailed across the English Channel on a cruise ship commissioned by the Royal British Legion for events to remember the Allied invasion in June 1944. The operation started a long campaign to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation and eventually bring World War Two to an end the following year. Mr Turner, 94, was not part of the initial landings on the Normandy beaches but arrived with the 7th Royal Tank Regiment a number of days later to carry out daring reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines. They were high risk and the men frequently came under fire. For Mr Turner, who was a lance corporal, his war in France came to an end when a German bomber disguised as an Allied plane made a direct hit on his and his two comrades’ tank. One of the crew died instantly and the other is believed to have died later of his wounds. Mr Turner said: “The bomb blew my tank to smithereens – my two crew members were killed. How the hell I escaped with only injuries I will never know.” Shrapnel in his back was removed by medics before he was flown for care to a hospital in Cardiff, but a metal nut which lodged itself in his neck was only removed 20 years ago after an X-ray revealed its location. It is now displayed in a box in his home. Mr Turner said: “It is a reminder of the war and two men in my tank team who did not survive that blast.” The event also had a life changing outcome for Mr Turner, who had originally lied about his age when he joined the army at just 16. While he was in hospital, a group of women from a nearby munitions factory organised a party for the wounded soldiers. Mr Turner said: “That German pilot did
Ken Turner, right, shares memories to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings photo Dave Betts
'The bomb blew my tank to smithereens – my two crew members were killed. How the hell I escaped with only injuries I will never know.' me a favour because that’s when I met my wife Betty, back in hospital.” After recovering from his injuries, Mr Turner continued his military service in Italy until the Germans surrendered. He was demobbed and married Betty, the
couple going on to have a son, Paul, and daughter, Carole. Mrs Turner died in 1999. Mr Turner said it was important to remember those who died in the war. He said: “It must be a lesson to ensure it never happens again.”
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It's looking good for park facelift progress THE first phase of improvements at Kelston Road Park in Keynsham could be finished by the end of this year. Bath & North East Somerset Council and Keynsham Town Council are working with the community on a plan for the site to make it a safer and more pleasant place for people of all ages to enjoy. The scheme is also aimed at meeting future demands, taking into account issues such as climate change and the town’s growing population. A phase of consultation has already been completed, which included a community survey and workshop. The results showed park facilities were regarded as poor and that play facilities, while safe, were old and should be given top priority for improvement and replacement. A park improvement project drawn up as a result of the consultation also includes tree planting, more seating and new signs. It is planned to carry out the scheme in two phases, the first of which is expected to cost in the region of £40,000 and could be completed by the end of December, subject to feedback from local people. It
A scheme to improve Kelston Road Park includes tree planting, more seating and new signs will include improvements for wildlife, landscaping, tree planting, path repairs, better football facilities and measures to prevent unauthorised vehicles from getting into the park. Phase two will involve a complete overhaul of play facilities, with new play equipment to be provided for all ages and abilities. The cost is set to be about £110,000 and will require extra planning, design, consultation and fundraising, with the end of
July 2020 the target for completion. Pete Sessions, parks project manager at BANES, said that, at this stage, feedback was requested on the phase one proposals, with a separate exercise on phase two to come later. Details can be viewed online at www. bathnes.gov.uk/kelstonroadpark, where there is also a short survey to make comments, register support or raise any concerns. Responses must be received by Monday, July 8.
Hallelujah! Pray silence for the bark chorus A BRASS band is blowing its own trumpet after its first engagement of the year was declared a huge success. Crofts End Silver Band, which rehearses at United Reformed Church in Tabernacle Road, Hanham, performed at a Family Fun Dog Show in Winterbourne aid of St Peter's Hospice. Member Claire Drummond, who plays the horn, said: “It was a lovely atmosphere enjoyed by all, especially our four legged friends.” The band are looking forward to performing closer to home when they appear at Hanham's Summer Street Fair on July 13. Claire said the band has vacancies for players and would welcome new members into their friendly team, which meets every Friday evening from 7.30 to 9pm, although this will change to Thursday evenings from August 1. To find out more call Denise on 07944 887979 or Claire on 0117 330 6928 (evenings).
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Let's put station revival campaign back on track PARISH leaders in Saltford are seeking a meeting with Bath and North East Somerset councillors to try to push forward long-held ambitions of re-opening the village railway station. With the Liberal Democrats now in control at BANES after ousting the Conservatives in the recent local government elections, those pressing for the station to come back into use hope a new administration might lead to progress in their campaign. Saltford station has been closed since 1970 and last November parish councillors wrote to regional leaders to express their “frustration” at the lack of movement on proposals to include its reinstatement within the MetroWest scheme - a project to improve rail services in the Greater Bristol area and create new or re-open stations at various sites. Saltford Parish Council said getting trains to stop once more at the station
was a high priority for the authority, with re-opening of the facility both viable and achievable. It now wants to meet with BANES leader Dine Romero, the Cabinet members for transport services and resources, and the Saltford ward councillors Duncan Hounsell and Alastair Singleton to discuss how to take the project forward. The parish council also hopes that interested local groups and organisations will be involved in the meeting. The Lib Dems have previously spoken of making a station in Saltford a reality and not just an aspiration. Saltford Parish Council chairman Chris Warren said the site for the station was an open space, with room to park about 150 cars. There was also the potential for further parking space nearby. It has been estimated that patronage of the station would be in the region of 200,000 users every year.
Skatepark opens A £150,000 skatepark which was seven years in the making has officially opened in Warmley. Warmley Forest Skatepark launched on June 9 and is already attracted skaters from as far afield as Cornwall. The project started seven years ago when the old skatepark was closed down due to vandalism. Skateboarder Dan Lacey got a group of friends together and lobbied local councillors. They set up a committee to raise funds and consult with skatepark users, residents and councillors. They received £50,000 from SUEZ Communities Trust, £50,00 from Enovert Community Trust, £30,000 from Oldland Parish Council and £20,000 from Bitton Parish Council.A final grant for £3,000 came from a residents' panel from Bromford Housing.
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SUMMER is a great time to be a dog, but it’s important to be aware of a few potential dangers that it can present. Heat It goes without saying that the internal temperature of a car can skyrocket, even in a short space of time with the windows left open. It can take as little as 15 minutes for a dog to die in a hot car. Pavements and tarmacked surfaces can also get extremely hot; if you place the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, and it is too hot for you, then it is too hot for your dog. Barbecues and picnics Al fresco dining can present lots of hazards for dogs. Be particularly aware of: • Grapes, raisins/sultanas, chocolate, onions, garlic and macadamia nuts • Fatty or rich food • Ingestion of objects such as kebab skewers and bones Grass seeds Grass seeds can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes, ears, nose, throat and paws. The symptoms will vary depending on where the grass seed is stuck, but symptoms are usually sudden in onset and often severe. They can sometimes be tricky to find, but successful discovery and removal usually rapidly resolves the symptoms. Insect bites and stings Wasp and bee stings are not uncommon in the summer months. The reaction can be pronounced, often causing facial swelling and, in severe cases, difficulties breathing. Contact your vet as soon as possible if they are stung. Garden dangers • Slug pellets containing metaldehyde • Plants such as Allium species, ivy, Rhododendron and foxgloves are all potentially toxic • Rodent bait containing anticoagulants can cause bleeding due to delays in blood clotting. As long as you’re aware of these potential hazards, you and your dog can enjoy the outdoors, and hopefully sunny, weather!
A £1.5 MILLION cash injection has been secured to help make Keynsham Town Centre more attractive and accessible for everyone. The investment will help to deliver improvements to the public space between Charlton Road and Rock Road, building on the introduction of the oneway system in the town centre. A further round of consultation on the details of the design will take place later this year, with work on the improvements taking place next year. The planned improvements include: • High-quality smooth paving, along with further widening of pavements to support existing businesses and encourage more shoppers. • The introduction of a distinct and coordinated suite of street furniture which will include seating, litter bins, cycle hoops, bollards, signage and trees to make visiting the town a more pleasant experience.
• An enhanced bus stop on the High Street that will offer more seating and be repositioned to allow cars to pass when a bus is stopped. • Upgrades to the signal controlled crossings on Charlton Road and at the top of Bath Hill. • Changes to pedestrian crossings and improvements to clearly segregate the cycle contra flow lane to maximise safety and improve ease of use, particularly for people with disabilities. • New lighting in the passageways to improve the links between the High Street to Ashton Way and Memorial Park. The funding was approved at the West of England Combined Authority’s (WECA) Joint Committee. Bath & North East Somerset Council secured the allocation from the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) through the Local Growth Fund (LGF), administered by WECA. West of England Mayor Tim Bowles, said: “This will complement the work we are
Cycle route hope for Bath Quays AMBITIOUS plans to create a 5km walking and cycling route, connecting the new Bath Quays development with sites across the city has been backed with funding from the West of England Combined Authority. The Bath River Line project includes upgrading the towpath, improving green spaces and parks, enhancing biodiversity, creating new areas of public space and an arts trail. At its meeting on Friday June 14, the WECA committee approved the outline business case from Bath & North East Somerset Council, and agreed to invest £150,000 to progress the Bath River Line project. A full business case will now be prepared by the council, to secure a further £3.5m funding from WECA.
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for town centre thanks to £1.5m boost doing through our Love Our High Streets initiative to revitalise town centres across the West of England.” Councillor Dine Romero, Bath & North East Somerset council leader, said: “This project will help us to build on the improvements we’ve already made in the town with the creation of new homes at Riverside and the refurbishment of the Leisure Centre. “Keynsham’s High Street provides a focal point for local residents and by creating a more pleasant environment we hope to encourage more people to experience what the town has to offer.” Professor Steve West, Chair of the West of England LEP, said: “This is a great opportunity to enhance the appeal of Keynsham for shoppers, visitors and workers – making it easier and more attractive for people to check out what the town offers.” For more information visit: www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham
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Call to scupper boaters behaving badly CALLS have been made for a crackdown on inconsiderate boaters in order to protect the riverbank in Mead Lane, Saltford. Complaints surround the anti-social behaviour and dropping of litter by a minority of people, as well as non-compliance with mooring limits. It has led to complaints of disruption to local householders and other users of the River Avon, as well as damage to the riverbank flora and fauna. Now Saltford Parish Council wants the riverbank to be protected from “inappropriate practices and behaviour” so everyone can enjoy the designated Site of Nature Conservation Importance.
Until a mooring trial was introduced by Bath and North East Somerset Council from 2017-18, narrow Mead Lane was not an official mooring area, despite some boaters stopping there. The trial included a mix of 48-hour mooring space and a maximum of 14 days mooring but it led to problems, including some people staying much longer than two weeks. Parish leaders said 48-hour mooring within a limited length of the lane should be the only facility offered - just from April to the end of September - and that it should be effectively monitored and enforced by BANES Council.
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If the mooring limit was abused or ignored regularly, or other problems continued, then the parish council would ask for a complete ban on boats being moored. It said the location was unsuitable for longer-term, semi-residential moorings of 14 days. The council also wants action taken to stop “inconsiderate and obstructive parking” and to ban overnight sleeping in vehicles in the lane. It said: “Moorings should be suspended forthwith in Mead Lane until the issues are properly addressed to the satisfaction of Mead Lane residents and Saltford Parish Council.”
jacket and hat which we found were both extremely heavy! He told us the Yeomen of the Guard are not the Yeomen Warders who protect the Tower of London, although the Yeoman Warders have permission to wear the same uniform on special occasions. The Yeomen of the Guard are only called upon for special occasions.
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ummer is here and the local festival / fete season has kicked off. Saltford had a week of entertainment cumulating with the street closure on Sunday the 16th. All was going well until some mindless vandals decided to steal, damage and destroy a number of the scarecrows displayed by the local residents. This brought what had been a successful event to a sad closure. Instead of remembering the number of exciting events that had happened, people were left discussing the vandalism. If anyone has any knowledge or information that could identify the culprits then please get in contact.
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An officer only needs to have reasonable grounds to suspect that you have been drinking to ask you to provide a roadside breath test. This could be if you commit any traffic offence ... even not having water in your windscreen washers.
n We have a new Beat Manager in the office, PC Neal Scarborough, who is on an attachment to the Keynsham office. We welcome Neal’s help in the area. He has come over from Bristol and is already making himself known with some of our locals. n Anti-social behaviour in and around the town is on the rise, which is normal for this time of year as the weather gets better. We are working hard to combat this with extra patrols and interactions with the involved parties. But like everything we deal with, if we don’t know about when and where it is happening then we can’t react and deal with this. If something happens and you need to report it
then please do so via the neighbourhood pages on the Avon and Somerset Constabulary website. n We have also suffered a number of minor fires in and around the Teviot Road / Teviot Park area. Again, any information as to the offenders would be greatly appreciated. n Now that summer is here, I'd urge people to get out and enjoy the many open spaces that Keynsham has to offer. One of the main reported issues last year, which was talked about a great deal on social media, was rubbish being left in and around our play parks. There are bins all around so please clear up after yourselves so
that these areas can be enjoyed by everyone. n As we do every year we will be running Operation Tonic, our drink-drive campaign. This is not limited to Christmas time but is used when drink-driving is likely to occur. Just remember that an officer only needs to have reasonable grounds to suspect that you have been drinking to ask you to provide a roadside breath test. This could be if you commit any traffic offence, from having a defective light to driving without due care or attention, or even not having water in your windscreen washers. We can use any offence to gain the power to request a sample, and refusal will result in arrest. n The team will be attending a number of the forthcoming local fetes, so if you see us there then please come over and have a chat. Also keep your eye peeled in the Keynsham Community Pages on Facebook, where we will be advertising events we are attending and our Beat Surgeries.
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Protest over plastic waste YOUNG people from KeynshamNow staged an event in the High Street to show how much plastic we throw away each week. Ten ordinary families in Keynsham collected all the plastic they used in a week and produced a large mound of material. Members talked to passers-by about the problems of waste plastic and how to reduce, as well as reuse and recycle. They also gave out leaflets showing how best to dispose of plastics locally. Dani Phillips, chair of KeynshamNow, said: “We are slowly polluting our planet with plastic. We must be encouraged to use alternatives to plastic and even tax those who make the plastic with a levy towards the cost of cleaning it up. This would make alternatives cheaper and clean up our planet.”
Adam Harris, secretary, said: “It is young people who will have to clean up the mess caused by previous generations. We have to start now before the damage is irreversible.” Many shoppers were sympathetic and pleased to see young people trying to help a very difficult situation. Andy Wait, lead mentor of
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Scarecrows and showmen were among the ingredients at the Saltford festival
SALTFORD Community Association was delighted to once again organise our Village Festival - a celebration of the village over nine days and more than 80 events. It has become a village tradition and this was the fifth and most successful so far. Some events were included for the first time and, as always, the aim was to include as many local contributors as possible. The emphasis was for the community to discover and enjoy the facilities in the village in a fun and sociable atmosphere. For this festival we welcomed a wine & cheese clothes evening, a taste of France evening, a sing-a-long community cinema showing of The Greatest Showman, a food festival with cookery and butchery demonstrations and talks, the Heritage Centre was open, a treasure hunt (open until June 30), a raffle and a Caribbean evening all for the first time. This was in addition to tried-and-tested events such as a murder mystery, a family fun day at Saltford Golf Club, a games afternoon at Saltford Sports Club, a quiz, jazz evening, school fair, five walks, daily lunchtime talks, tea dance, beetle drive, open gardens, dancing, photographic and short story competitions. Also making a return was the Taste of Saltford evening featuring food from the Bird in Hand, Thai, Jolly Sailor, Riverside, Saltford Golf Club and local Chef Michel Lemoine. Finally there were the ever popular scarecrows, which this year had a sporty theme, although some lovely scarecrows were sadly vandalised (see On the Beat on Page 9). The festival started with the traditional open morning and we were delighted
Fantastic festival brings village together to welcome more than 40 organisations connected to the Community Association. Hundreds of people came along to find out more about these organisations, and many couldn’t resist the Newton Farm bacon rolls in the community café. The official opening was performed by Grenville Jones in association with SCA Chair John Davies, and prizes for the photography and short stories were given out. The 2020 calendar, featuring photos sent in, was on sale for the first time. The festival concluded with the Old Village Day, when we closed the High Street and had a great party. The Farandole Dancers, in fabulous costumes, had a perfect backdrop against the warm, rose-clad, stone walls of the ancient Manor. Somerset Morris performed in the High Street. Children’s games were beautifully
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organised by the Lions, the Village Crier rang his bell, and a Punch and Judy show attracted screams and shouts. The dog show was noisy but professionally organised. Most importantly, the weather was kind to us on this final day. The nine days would not have been such a success without the amazing work of volunteers supporting every event, and lots of people who made a mountain of cakes throughout the week. Our huge thanks to everyone who was able to help in some way. We say it each time but the festival is like the whole village going off on a wonderful holiday together for nine days. Simply great fun. Chris Essex See plenty of photos on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/SaltfordFestival/110300772368555
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Takeover bid to secure Pavilion future
SOMERDALE Pavilion - the sports, health and entertainment venue that replaced Keynsham’s Fry Club - could be taken over by Bristol-based St Monica Trust. The pavilion, on the former Cadbury chocolate factory site at Somerdale, has been managed by leisure charity Aquaterra since it was handed the keys in 2015. But negotiations are continuing into the purchase of the premises by St Monica Trust, which provides homes, care and community activities for retired people. One of the trust’s developments is at Somerdale - the recently built Chocolate Quarter retirement village. The talks it is now involved with are taking place with Mondelez, which has the Cadbury brand in its portfolio, and could include a long-term guarantee to maintain leisure facilities on the site. The pavilion was built as part of the £60 million redevelopment of the factory site, which started after decades of chocolate production came to an end in 2011. Tom Gingell, associate director of commercial finance at Mondelez, said: “Earlier this year we were approached by Bristol-
based charity, the St Monica Trust, about purchasing the Somerdale Pavilion. “The trust considers the pavilion to be a pivotal resource within the Keynsham community and a vital complement to the services that are provided in the neighbouring Chocolate Quarter retirement community, which the charity opened in 2017. “We are working with all of the parties involved, including members, to finalise a long-term plan that means the facility will continue to make a contribution to the local
community, which has always been our number one priority. This would involve the St Monica Trust taking over the day-to-day running of the Somerdale Pavilion site, as well as securing its future for generations to come, to which the trust is fully committed. “As part of the agreement, we have worked hard to ensure a covenant will be put in place to guarantee that for the next 50 years, the pavilion site is maintained at its current level to preserve the services and facilities currently enjoyed by members.”
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KEYNSHAM MEMORIES with Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society Taken in 1964, this picture shows the cottages at the top of Dapps Hill, opposite the bottom of Albert Road, shortly before their demolition. On the left is the Zion Methodist Chapel, opened in 1861, with the last Methodist service held in May 1958. It was then used by the Elim Pentecostal Church and survived a little longer than the cottages. The site was once earmarked for a museum for the town but funding for this was never forthcoming.
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10K runners will change young lives THE 2019 Keynsham 10K will once again support a local charity that is helping to transform young lives. The event will take place on Sunday October 6. Registration will take place from 7am, and the race will start at 9am with international track and field athlete Nick Rose. Nick, from Bristol, is a former world record holder for the 10K and Half Marathon distances and represented Britain in the 1980 and 1984 Olympics. The route will start and finish outside B Block, Trajectus Way, at the Chocolate Quarter, where runners and spectators will be kept refreshed with food and drinks. Baggage and changing facilities will also be available on the day, and all runners will receive a finisher's memento at the end of the race, with prizes for the first three men and ladies, age categories and club teams. All proceeds from the race will be donated to Empire Fighting Chance. The charity is based in Easton and is renowned for its pioneering work that helps fight the impact of deprivation on young people, utilising a combination of non-impact boxing and intensive personal support to inspire young people to reach their full potential.
More than 640 people registered for the race in 2018, raising £5,000 for the cause. This year, organisers from Empire Fighting Chance and Bitton Road Runners hope to welcome around 800 people to the streets of Keynsham for the 10K’s second instalment. Sophie Birch, events fundraiser for Empire Fighting Chance, said: "This year we hope to engage even more of the Keynsham community, and would love to see more local residents get involved - whether you're running, volunteering or spectating, we want you to be part of this amazing event which is raising money to help vulnerable young people in Bristol and surrounding areas." Registration fees for the Keynsham 10K cost £14 for affiliated and £16 for non-affiliated. To sign up, please visit: keynsham10k.fullonsport.com/event/ keynsham-10k-2019/profile The charity is also looking for prominent spaces locally to display banners to help promote the race. If you can help, or would like to get your company involved, please email: sophie@empirefightingchance.org Empire Fighting Chance would like to thank their sponsors and supporters including B Block Pizza, Artworks Solutions, Mobius Works and Bitton Road Runners.
Runners at the 2018 10K race Fresh from their visit from the Duke and the Duchess of Sussex earlier this year, Empire Fighting Chance recently attended the Made By Sport charity coalition, headed up by Prince Harry and boxers Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams. The Made By Sport initiative champions grassroots sport in the UK, over a four-year campaign, which sets out to raise £40m. Empire Fighting Chance is already one step ahead of this initiative, and last year they identified the Keynsham 10K as a great way to revive an important event in the Keynsham social calendar, as well as use the proceeds to fund their work in transforming young lives in Bristol and beyond.
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Well done! Ofsted success cheers primary SALTFORD Primary School is celebrating an excellent report from an Ofsted inspector. Wendy Marriott, who visited the school last month, recognised that the school had improved significantly since it was rated good in 2013. Her report said: “The school has demonstrated strong practice and marked improvement in specific areas.” She has recommended a full, twoday inspection where Saltford Primary will have the chance to earn the coveted outstanding judgement from the education watchdog. Head teacher Dawn Sage said everyone at the school, including children, staff, governors, parents and the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust, would continue to work together to ensure the school was the very best that it could be. “The inspector recognised the considerable strengths of the school. She also recognised the improvement plans we have in place and the positive impact these will continue to have. "This demonstrates that we know and
understand our strengths and areas to continue to improve.” Mrs Sage added: “The hard work and commitment of our dedicated staff, fantastic children and supportive parents makes Saltford an outstanding place to learn, work and succeed. We are very proud of the many positive comments in the report.” Among others, these included praise for high-quality leadership and teaching, skilled
High honour for service FORMER members of Bath & North East Somerset Council were among those made Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen. They are Francine Haeberling, who stood down at the May elections after representing Saltford ward since the council’s inception in 1996, Charles Gerrish, who was a councillor for Keynsham North for 16 years, and Marie Longstaff, member for Keynsham East since 2003. Others who received the honour from the chair of council, Councillor Eleanor Jackson, were Colin Barrett, Cherry Beath, John Bull, Ian Gilchrist, Les Kew, Barry Macrae, Will Sandry, Martin Veal and Tim Warren. The title of Honorary Alderman or Alderwoman is the highest award that can be given to a councillor in recognition of exceptional service to the council and the people it represents.
and effective subject leaders, a skilled governing body, and a well-planned and challenging curriculum. “The standard of pupils’ reading and writing is high and supports their good access to learning in other subjects,” Ofsted said. The report noted high achievement in reading, writing and maths, and high-quality learning experiences and extensive opportunities in music, art, dance and sport beyond the school day. The inspector highlighted the role played by Wellsway Multi Academy Trust, which the school joined in 2016, in adding impetus and capacity. It also acknowledged that Saltford Primary made a significant contribution to the trust’s effectiveness. Chief executive Andrea Arlidge said: “The Trust is very proud of Saltford School and delighted that the inspector gave the school such a strong endorsement. We are also very pleased that Ofsted recognised the positive impact of the Trust on the work of the school. Congratulations to Mrs Sage and the team for this tremendous achievement.”
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SET sail with Brunel’s SS Great Britain this summer to catch breath-taking performances from The Invisible Circus, every day from Saturday 20th July to Sunday 1st September. Witness exhilarating stunts and aerial displays as performers fling themselves from the rigging and passengers juggle luggage, telling the story of life-changing voyages on board the world’s first great ocean liner. For the entire holiday, The Invisible Circus will commandeer Brunel's SS Great Britain, taking over the historic dockyard. With five shows a day (11am - 3pm), the Summer Spectacular will bring the ship to life like never before. Spanning a breath-taking spectrum of performers, spectacles, stagecraft, storytelling and dreamscapes, The Invisible Circus have produced shows everywhere from regency theatres, festivals and circus big tops to old fire stations and industrial facilities. During summer, while exploring one of the most important ships in the world, families can meet Mr. Brunel, get up close to objects from the archive and for those who are brave enough, climb the rigging 15 metres above the deck with Go Aloft! Tickets to Brunel’s SS Great Britain cost £17 per adult, £10 per child (5-16 years old) and under 4s go free - buy online for a 5% discount. Tickets are valid for unlimited return visits for 12 months.
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EXPERIENCE the Stone Age for yourself from 20th July to 1st September in the prehistoric landscape of Cheddar Gorge & Caves. Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and learn about Cheddar Man - Britain’s oldest, most complete skeleton - who was discovered in Gough’s Cave. Watch the story of early man unfold with the caves walls as a canvas for the multimedia experience Dreamhunters at Cox’s Cave. Get into the cave man spirit with Stone Age dress-up, make your own thumb clay pot and brass rubbings of prehistoric creatures such as the woolly mammoth. Visit the Museum of Prehistory to view artefacts discovered in the Cheddar area, meet a huntergatherer in the Museum's Garden and see demonstrations and much more. All of this is included with your Day Ticket. Book online and save up to 15%.
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Families can be transported to some of our planet's most breath-taking but at-risk habitats in augmented reality experience REWILD Our Planet, create fantastical machines to harness renewable energy in the Tinkering Space and take their taste buds on a journey to discover the stories
behind some of our favourite foods in the Kitchen. Artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent continue their quest to build a Martian house in The Box gallery, prompting conversations about how we can live more sustainably in the here and now, and on various dates in August, poetry trailblazers Apples and Snakes will
be inspiring visitors of all ages with some adventures in spoken word. The full summer programme begins 24 July. Visit wethecurious.org for more information, details of Planetarium shows and to book tickets. Open daily from 10am to 6pm during Bristol school holidays.
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IT'S Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park’s 30th year and the Douglas family are inviting you to come along and enjoy unlimited entry all summer holiday for £30 per person with their exclusive Summer Pass. The Summer Pass also includes an invitation to the 30th birthday weekend celebrations on the 31st August and 1st September, with live music from Andy & the Odd Socks and the Twerzels, plus meet and greet Trolls Poppy and Branch and so much more all weekend long. Whatever the weather there’s lots to discover! • Explore our brand new Mini Jeep Safari track offering children aged 3-14 their first off-road experience • Meet fluffy animals, reptiles and insects in our undercover animal barn • Test your courage on our giant drop slides • Learn about the Red Foxes, Muntjac Deer and Birds-of-Prey. • Ride the Strawberry Line, the UK’s longest 5-inch gauge railway • Bounce high on the jumping pillows • Or wear off some energy in our huge indoor play barn complete with under-5s play area. And if that isn’t enough, finish the summer with a splash and join our huge Family Water Fight on Friday 30th August. Plus we have lots more events through the year, including Spooky Fun at Halloween for the children and not forgetting the mums and dads when ScareCon’s Best Scream Park FEAR at Avon Valley returns for select dates in October. Or take a trip to the North Pole to visit Father Christmas this December. With free parking and a brand new onsite restaurant ‘The Woodland Kitchen’, Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park offers a great day out for the whole family. For further information and to save £1 per person by booking tickets in advance, visit www.avonvalley.co.uk
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Let's hear it for brilliant festival! THE line-up for the 22nd Keynsham Festival has been announced. The festival will take place in the town from Monday July 1 to Sunday July 7, offering music fans more choice than ever before. Alongside a programme of performances during the weekend, as ever the highlights of the festival are the two main festival days on the Saturday and Sunday. With acts that include some of the youngest and most elderly performers at the festival, on Saturday July 6 the Abbey Stage is the place to be for those who love both traditional and good music. There will contemporary and ancient songs, shanties and dance tunes from soloists and full bands including Hands On the Heron, the Mighty Shinkickers, JaneE.B, Mark Harrison and FolkLaw. In addition, this year the festival’s Saturday afternoon is expanding to include a “Family Festival” with family-oriented performances and activities. As part of this, the festival is teaming up with the Children’s World charity to bring eight world-renowned circus performance acts to the festival. Students from Circomedia will also showcase their skills, there will be a climbing wall, and a BMX show where two world-class athletes will be performing breath-taking stunts. On Sunday July 7, more than 30 local, regional and international bands will be packed into an afternoon of live music. Keynsham’s reputation for showcasing
some of the best up-and-coming musicians remains as high as always this year. Some highlights are set to be the blend of opera and hip-hop from Josephine and the Artizans, the boundless energy of Arcadia Roots, Stevie and the Masquerades, and the big band reggae of Da Fuchaman. In addition, the Love Dance Stage will again feature a range of dance and the talents of many local youngsters aged seven upwards, and the Children’s Creative Arena will cater for activities for the younger generation. Speaking of this year’s festival, organiser Ric Davison said: “The outlay for Keynsham Music Festival this year is going to exceed £90,000 for the first time. The festival would like to thank the long list of local businesses who contribute to the festival through sponsorship, and particularly this year, the Chocolate Quarter (St Monica’s Trust). "The festival can only exist thanks to the generosity of donations and sponsorship of the town.” Festival goers will also be able to enjoy a range of stalls and delicious offerings from a range of food and drink providers. This year the festival will be greener than ever before, with re-usable beer mugs, zero-waste going to landfill, and the use of single-use plastic being strictly discouraged. For more information about the festival and to check times, additions, updates and last-minute changes, visit: www.keynshammusicfestival.co.uk
Events that need tickets Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 July: Abbey Road - The Space at 7.30pm, tickets £9 Tuesday 2 July: Chris Docherty (Saltford’s classical flautist) - Victoria Methodist Church at 7.30pm, tickets £6 Wednesday 3 July: Afternoon Tea Dance (live music with Ruby Jazz and cream tea) The Fear Hall, from 2PM– 4.30pm, tickets £5 Wednesday 3 July: Somer Dining Jazz with Chameleonz and famous all-female The Scarlet Muses - the Chocolate Quarter at 7:30pm, tickets are free but must be collected in advance as there is a limited supply Thursday 4 July: Opera in the Park (the festival’s second full opera production, Donazetti’s highly popular Elixir of Love Top Stage Marquee, the Park, at 7.30pm, tickets £15/£11(student) Friday 5 July: The Big Band Swing and Jive Dance (dance the night away with the Thornbury Big Band’s swing and jive, with vocalist Carlie Atterton) - the Park at 7.30pm, tickets £10 All tickets can be bought online at: keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk. While the town council office is closed, ticket purchases with cash or cheque can be made in Keynsham Library on Monday and Thursday mornings between 10am and 12pm. Free events
MEET the headline act of the upcoming Keynsham Music Festival. Da Fuchaman (real name Zemroy Thomas) is a reggae musician who hails from Middle Buxton in St Annes Jamaica (the same parish as Bob Marley) and has lived in Kingswood since 2002. He has released eight albums and two EPs, and has previously headlined the main stage at the 2018 St Pauls Carnival and One Love Festival. In 2018, Da Fuchaman debuted his Fire Blaze Band, and his set has continued to grow in popularity ever since. The band is multi-gender and multi-race, and promotes a message of peace, positivity, strength and unity. Da Fuchaman and his band will take to the Andrews Top Stage in the Memorial Park
from 8.45pm-9.30pm on Sunday July 7. Da Fuchaman said: “We performed at the festival last year in the afternoon and stole the show, so much in fact that they almost immediately asked us to headline this year. "People can expect a performance that brings the masses together in one big celebration with the positive vibrations of reggae music.” Da Fuchaman’s current album is called Freedom Fighter, which is available on streaming sites such as Spotify, Tidal and iTunes. The CD is also available to buy at his gigs or through his social media accounts. To find out more about Da Fuchaman, visit: www.facebook.com/dafuchamanandthefireblazeband/
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Monday 1 July: Acoustic at The Ship 8.30pm Tuesday 2 July: Lunchtime concert with U3A Swing Band, On the Edge - Victoria Methodist Church at 1.30pm Thursday 4 July: Helen James Summerhouse Band at Somer Dining – eat or just have a drink! B Block at the Chocolate Quarter from 6.30pm – 8 pm Thursday 4 July: Jelli Records Acoustic at The Ship - 8.30pm Friday 5 July: Festival Choir Concert with Grenville Jones and the Good Afternoon Choir and guests - St Johns Church at 7.30pm Saturday 6 July: Live acoustic music at Somer Dining - the Chocolate Quarter, 6pm-8pm. Saturday – the Park Folk Festival: midday till 10pm on the Abbey Stage Keynsham Orchestra Festival Concert: 7.30pm on the Top Stage Sunday – the Park Three Music Stages: from midday till 9.45pm.
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Green Belt battlers face new challenge
Campaigners say Saltford and Keynsham both need their Green Belts protecting Picture: Phil Harding
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to protect Saltford’s Green Belt are gearing up for a new battle in September. They say housing development should be on brownfield sites in Bristol and South Gloucestershire rather than on farmland in Bath & North East Somerset. Saltford Environmental Group has submitted its formal statement on the West of England Joint Spatial Plan and will make its points at the Public Examination hearing in September. It objects to the proposal for a mixed development including 1,500 homes at Pixash Lane known as the North Keynsham Strategic Development Location (SDL) on the grounds that this is not a sustainable
development. It also strongly opposes any suggestion that 500 homes could be built in Saltford. SEG says that the Green Belt between Keynsham and Saltford is an essential part of what makes the semi-rural area a desirable place to live. “Over-development of the town puts all that at risk and would eventually merge Keynsham with Bristol and Saltford into one large conurbation. "As Saltford’s Green Belt, just like Keynsham’s, is under constant pressure for development from developers, it is imperative that both settlements retain their own Green Belt as a buffer to prevent them from merging and to preserve their
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The rocky road that led to ordination KEYNSHAM’S new curate Nigel Williams has told how his journey to ordination began when he was thrown out of school. He said that after he was ‘encouraged’ to leave at 18 following a series of misdemeanours, he decided to pray. “I said, ‘All right God, if you’re real, sort my life out.’ Within about a week I’d had many conversations with people and was starting my first degree in theology. “I’d grown up as a punk rock guitarist with all the sex, drugs, rock and roll sort of lifestyle and just had a completely 180 degree turn in my life about where my priorities were.” Nigel later spent time working in America with a charity that works to prevent children joining gangs.
“I confiscated guns off tenyear-old boys –it was completely different to the New Forest where I was living. It really strengthened my faith,” he said. A few years later he found he could no longer ignore the call to ordination. He has now completed his training at theological college. Nigel, who is moving here with his wife Emily and baby son Isaac, will join the Keynsham Team Ministry. He said:“I can’t wait to get stuck into the church family again and see what God’s doing, because training is a weird time when you’re sort of part of a church but you’re not. “We really just want to see what God’s going to be doing in Keynsham and how he’s going to use us as a family.”
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A total of 300 Cub Scouts and leaders from Wansdyke District camped at Chelwood and enjoyed a weekend on a theme of Time Travel. Activities included archery, moon-walking, caving simulation, semaphore communication, laser tag, and a climbing wall. The camp was visited by two Viking re-enactment groups who set up a living village at the camp, complete with animals, and finished with combat training and a ‘battle’.
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Not long now! USA adventure looms for four at jamboree It was 18 months ago when four Scouts from Keynsham - Nathan, Lucy, Emma and James, pictured left - were selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia USA. Since then they have been learning new skills and teambuilding with Scouts from across the South West who will be joining them on the experience, and preparing themselves for three weeks of adventure. During the last month they have been sharing what they have learned with all the Keynsham Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, as well as teaching them a little about the three host countries - USA, Mexico and Canada. Who could believe there will be
over 45,000 people in camp! The Scout campsite, called the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, is 10,600 acres and comes complete with its own white water rafting river. The four Keynsham Scouts wish to thank everybody who has supported them in their preparations. We are sure they will be fantastic ambassadors for Keynsham, Wansdyke and the wider UK, and we look forward to hearing about their exploits when they return. Good luck!
The camp fire on the Saturday was followed by a spectacular fire show by circus performer Livi Little, at the end of which she turned herself into a human firework. On Sunday morning there was colour run and obstacle course, then it was time to pack up leave for home. Appropriately, a time capsule was buried during the weekend. Camp Leader Janet Turner said: “We’ve all had a brilliant time, despite earlier fears about the weather.”
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Wellsway traffic peril sparks pedestrian FOLLOWING a spate of vehicles mounting pavements and near-misses on the Wellsway, Bath and North East Somerset Council has told Keynsham Voice that it is looking into ways to improve the safety of pedestrians. Gemma Mitchell and her neighbours spoke out in August 2017 and again in February of this year about incidents outside their homes near the junction with Bath Hill. These included speeding cars, being clipped by wing mirrors, one driver crashing into a garden wall and another hitting a telegraph pole as they lost control on the corner. Gemma was told by the council that in spite of the residents’ letters of concern, the stretch of road had not been included in planned improvements for 2019/20. In a letter from the council’s traffic management department, it was explained that any road schemes must be included in the approved Transport Improvement Plan (TIP) before they could progress. However, following another incident on Sunday June 2, where a car mounted the pavement and crashed into a wall, Gemma spoke to newly elected Keynsham
by Keri Beckingham East Councillors Hal Macfie and Andy Wait about her concerns. They arranged to meet the B&NES traffic department to discuss speeding and safety solutions for the road. Speaking about the latest developments, Gemma said: “As Keynsham has grown, the traffic has got worse, especially on this part of the road. Despite two previous crashes in the same part and numerous near-misses, the council have said unless there are fatalities they can’t do anything about it. “Before they were elected, Hal and Andy had been really good at trying to get a foot in door and find a way for a solution to be found. And now that they are B&NES councillors I’m confident that something will be done. The outcome of their meeting was more positive than I thought it would be, but now that Hal and Andy have more clout we’ve had a more positive reaction, which is great. “As far as I’m aware, the options that have been discussed for improvements so far have been railings, speed cushions or bollards being installed, as well as building an island
and having priority passing, which I think is a brilliant idea.” Councillor Wait said: “Hal Macfie and I have been investigating traffic on Wellsway for nearly a year now and we believe that it is a very dangerous road, particularly for pedestrians. The situation has been made worse due to the re-routing of the 178 bus from the Chandag Estate to Wellsway. “Last year we lobbied for a pedestrian crossing between the Rockhill Estate and Manor Road, for the benefit of school children and those residents wishing to use the bus stop. This has been agreed and should be in place by March 2020. “We are campaigning for another crossing or island refuge further up near Courtenay Road for the bus stop there. "The worst part for pedestrians is at the north end of Wellsway by the New Inn. There the road is very narrow and very dangerous. "Pedestrians report being hit by wing mirrors from lorries and vans. There is also photographic evidence that the 178 and lorries sometimes mount the pavement in that area. It is a very difficult environment but we are looking at potential pedestrian
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New-look leisure centre in good shape New fitness studios and a cafe are part of the revamp of the leisure centre THE first phase of the £11 million refurbishment of Keynsham Leisure Centre has been completed. The new ground-floor fitness suite, studios, changing facilities, soft play and café opened to the public on June 17 and was due to be officially opened on Thursday June 27 by Dine Romero, leader of Bath & North East Somerset Council, and Paul Crossley, cabinet member for community services. Work to transform the ageing building into a more modern and welcoming centre began in May last year. The project is being delivered by Bath & North East Somerset
Council though its contractor Kier, in partnership with GLL, which operates and manages the leisure centre on behalf of the council under the Better brand. The squash courts and sports hall have already been refurbished, and by the autumn the leisure centre will also boast a new teaching pool and refurbished main pool hall. The council secured £500,000 of funding towards the project from the National Lottery through a bid to the Strategic Facilities Fund, which is administered by Sport England. Councillor Crossley said: “Keynsham Leisure Centre has long been in need of
updating so before work began local people were asked what they’d like to see there. Their views helped shape the refurbishment of the centre, and the fantastic new facilities are now fit to meet the needs of the community well into the future.” Justine Foster, from GLL, said: “The new facilities look great and we are sure that the centre will be popular and continue to deliver the health and wellbeing agenda within the town and the surrounding areas.” To find out more about Keynsham leisure centre go to: http://www.better.org.uk/ keynsham
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E are currently looking for a new team member to fill the role of secretary to Keynsham in Bloom. This is an exciting volunteer role and will involve tasks such as co-ordinating our various competitions and communicating with entrants, also note-taking at our meetings and the occasional support at our local fundraising events. If you have a few hours a month to spare and would like to know more of what is involved, please contact our Chair, Denise James, direct on deejamy@yahoo.co.uk.
Can you help us by joining our team? Garden Competition If you haven’t done so already there is still time to enter our Keynsham in Bloom gardening competition. The closing date for entries has been extended to Friday 12th July. Umbrella Trail We are also extending the closing date for entries to Friday 12th July. Due to the Town Council offices now not likely to open until end of August, trail leaflets can be picked up for a 20p donation from Keynsham Library and Temple Street Canteen. Don’t forget to look out for our knitted and crochet flower art installations, which will be on display along the High Street throughout the summer months.
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MORE than 250 visitors attended the open gardens event at Compton Dando, near Keynsham, raising just over £1,900 for the Compton Dando Community Association and St Mary's Church. Fifteen gardens were open to the public, and several classic cars were on display on the village green. The church was busy serving tea and cakes, while the village hall hosted a plant sale along with other goodies. Pictured, Sarah and Bob Reynolds in their garden.
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nTHOUGHT NEWS FOR THE MONTH With Kevin Durrant, of Keynsham Baptist Church
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Our ravaging of the earth and its climate merely to increase our material wealth has created a sword-wielding angel in the form of worsening floods, droughts and food security
I’M sure many will remember Dr Dolittle from the books by Hugh Lofting and the film starring Rex Harrison. Dr Dolittle had the gift of being able to talk with the animals and I wonder what things we would learn if we were given that same gift? The Bible’s Old Testament includes a very strange story in which a man is startled to hear the donkey he’s riding begin speaking in a human voice. As you read the story in Numbers 22, you feel like you’ve accidently wandered into a film script for Shrek! Balaam, a kind of holy man, is riding to a meeting with the king of Moab because he’s been offered money to place a curse on a group of Israelites who, having escaped
from their Egyptian slave masters, are travelling through the king’s territory. An angel with drawn sword stands in Balaam’s way, but the Holy Man is so blinded by the money he’s been promised he can’t see the danger ahead. The donkey does see the angel and takes evasive action, only to receive a beating from its master. The donkey then utters a complaint in a human voice, and the shock opens Balaam’s eyes to see the angel. He suddenly realises that the animal had been warning him about the destruction his greed was leading him towards. For me, the story has a powerful resonance with the situation we face today. Like Balaam, we’ve been travelling
down a road that leads to destruction. Our ravaging of the earth and its climate merely to increase our material wealth has created a sword-wielding angel in the form of worsening floods, droughts and food security. What’s worse is that, like Balaam, we seem willing to curse poorer nations with the worst effects of actions. If only we will listen to the voice of the animals, who call to us through their falling numbers and their sad extinctions. Like the canaries that once warned coal miners of the presence of noxious gases, the creatures of our amazing planet are pleading with us to change course. If only we will take a lesson from the Bible – and from Dr Dolittle – and listen to what they are saying.
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Celebrating the people who keep our communities safe THIS month, we celebrated the men, women and teams who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe at this year’s Be Proud Awards. The awards evening is my favourite night of the year and it is a privilege to be in the same room with so many inspirational, selfless and dedicated individuals. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to send in nominations as the awards give us the opportunity to celebrate our policing heroes for their efforts. To our finalists, winners and everyone who was nominated I would like to wish you a massive well done and thank you for all that you do. We also showed our support for World Elder Abuse awareness day and asked local communities to recognise the value older people bring to our communities.
The awareness day focuses on the problem of physical, emotional and financial abuse of older people as sadly there are a growing number of criminals who seek to take advantage of our senior community. Older people can be more vulnerable to cons, frauds, doorstep crime and distraction burglary and there are individuals out there who exploit the fragility that comes with older age. So I was delighted to see a new Avon and Somerset Police initiative that hopes to tackle isolation within the older the community, the ‘Chat Bench.’ The ‘Chat Bench’ is a very simple concept where a sign is placed on a bench, typically in a park or town centre that encourages those using the bench to have a chat with each other. I hope it encourages
people of all ages to start more conversations as we need to remember that a simple ”hello” could make a big difference to someone’s day. I will also be supporting the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Honour Based Violence on 14 July. The awareness day was set up by the charity Karma Nirvana following the tragic death of Shafilea Ahmend in 2003 and remembers the men and women affected by so-called ‘honour’ killings and honour-based abuse. Forced marriage and honourbase violence are particularly difficult crimes to tackle as much tends to go on behind closed doors and victims are scared to come forward. The victims are sadly at risk from those closest to them – their families and relatives. There is no honour in
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oris Johnson, the front-runner for the Conservative leadership elections, has recently outlined his proposals for super-fast broadband if he were chosen to replace Theresa May. Writing in the Telegraph, Boris said it was "a disgrace that this country should suffer from a deep digital divide, so that many rural areas and towns are simply left behind" and promised that his government could deliver "full fibre for all by 2025" which would be eight years quicker than the Government's current "laughably unambitious" plans. I agree with Boris and have, in the past, written to the Government about the unfairness of the situation. Many rural areas have been disadvantaged by the lack of decent broadband causing an unequal playing field, crucially in the business sector. As Boris correctly pointed out, the guarantee of every home in
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Britain having access to superfast broadband sooner is one step to bridging the gap, part of his “moral mission to unite Brexit Britain.” Broadband connects the local economy to the global one so it is imperative that, if we are to compete optimally, this facility can be accessed by everyone in the United Kingdom. There are also many advantages to ensuring that this infrastructure is established: with super-fast broadband there is less travel translating to environmental and cost benefits; the continued success of London and the South East can be spread to the rest of the country; rural areas, including the farming community, that have previously been left behind will prosper. This is an enterprising policy but an achievable one that is vital to sealing our post-Brexit success.
SALTFORD Motor Services has been named amongst the top 35 Vauxhall retailers in the UK. The Bath Road garage has been recognised following the results of the annual Vauxhall customer satisfaction survey. The Saltford Motor Services team has received the Customer Excellence Award for the eighth year in a row. Mark Thomas, sales manager at Saltford Motor Services, said: “We would like to thank our customers for their unwavering support.”
RNLI collection KEYNSHAM Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution is holding its annual street collection on Saturday July 13. Collectors will be in Keynsham High Street, outside the shops in Chandag Road and outside the shops in Saltford. If anyone is interested in helping, please ring secretary Julian Hannam on 0117 9863726.
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n WHAT’S ON Fri June 28
n Lunchtime concert in St John's church, Keynsham, with the 'Strumble Bees' Ukulele Band 1.00 to 1.50pm. Admission free, retiring collection.
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n Saltford Wombles : There will be a litter pick on Sunday 30 June, 2.00-4.00pm, meeting outside The Little Coffee Shop on Manor Road. This will be for a post Festival tidy-up and in readiness for summer. If you have litter pickers, gloves and high viz vest please do bring them, but if not we can provide them. We have bags provided by B&NES Council. If you would like to attend this litter pick, or would just like to find out more about the Saltford Wombles, please contact Barbara at the following email address: saltfordwombles@ gmail.com
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n The Royal Osteoporosis Society Bristol Support Group will be meeting at 1.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. Linda Toulson, Development manager from the ROS will be giving us an update. Everyone is welcome. For more information ring 07710 743613.
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n Badminton for complete beginners, improvers and people who haven’t played in ages. Meet a really friendly, informal, mixed group, enjoy yourself and keep fit. Taster session for adults aged 18-80. Beginners on court 1, others on courts 2, 3, 4. Rackets available. 10.00-12.00 Tues at refurbished Keynsham Leisure Centre. £2.40. Rackets avaam ilable. Just drop in or ring Clive 0117 9866793.
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n Cream Teas and table top sale, hosted by CAMEO, £4.00, Victoria Methodist Church, Keynsham, 2.30-4.30.
Tues July 9
n Badminton for complete beginners, improvers and people who haven’t played in ages. Meet a really friendly, informal, mixed group, enjoy yourself and keep fit. Taster session for adults aged 18-80. Beginners on court 1, others on courts 2, 3, 4. Rackets available. 10.00-12.00 Tues am at refurbished Keynsham Leisure Centre. £2.40. Rackets available. Just drop in or ring Clive 0117 9866793.
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n Lunchtime concert in St John's Church, Keynsham, 1.00pm to 1.50pm, with Christopher Martin Thomas, organ. Admission free, retiring collection.
Sat July 20
n Key Voices Community Choir, Keynsham Memorial Park Bandstand, 3-4pm. Entrance is free. In the event of wet weather it will be held at St. Dunstan's Church, in the church hall.
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n Salford Wombles: Our next monthly litter pick will be on Sunday 21 July from 2-4pm, meeting place, Bird in Hand pub car park. The focus of the pick will be The Shallows and the Railway path as they are both always very popular areas over the summer months. If you have litter pickers, gloves and high viz vest please do bring them, but if not we can provide them. We have bags provided by B&NES Council. If you would like to attend this litter pick, or would just like to find out more about the Saltford Wombles, please contact Barbara at the following email address: saltfordwombles@gmail.com
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n Keynsham Veggies and Vegans is a support group for the lifestyle. For chats, food, drink, info and V/Ve food events nearby, please join the Facebook group: facebook.com/ groups/keynshamvegans
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n Why not drop into Victoria Methodist Church on the High Street for a coffee or tea break, where you will receive a warm welcome. We are open every morning, Monday to Saturday, from 10am to noon. Pop in – we would love to see you.
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n Keynsham Writers is a small and friendly evening support group for budding novelists serious about one day getting published. For latest event details, please visit the Facebook group: facebook.com/ groups/keynshamwriters n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is
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St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission free for members or £4 for visitors. n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 7.10-8pm Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts. All mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community choir, meet at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road from 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Choir leader Maria Johnson studied music at Cambridge University and has taught music and conducted choirs in a variety of venues. Adults of all ages welcome, no experience needed. For more information, visit www.keyvoices.jimdo.com or call Karen on 01761 472708. n Free gentle 30-minute walk for over-55s. Meet outside Keynsham Methodist Church, 10am, for a gentle walk followed by refreshments. Suitable for those that haven’t exercised in a while! Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Keynsham Methodist Church Victoria Women’s Guild. We are a friendly group of older ladies who enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people, a relaxed programme of talks, fun, quizzes, and occasionally lunch or tea together. Our regular Monday afternoon meetings always finish with a welcome chat over a cup of tea. Any ladies who are interested will be warmly welcomed. The Fellowship Room, Key Centre, Victoria Centre, Keynsham Methodist Church. For details, call at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408. n Art class at 10am to noon in the Fear Hall, Keynsham, alternate Mondays. Small friendly group, all abilities, with experienced teacher. £5.50 per session. Call 07784 839781 for more information. l n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259.
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n Beginners Pilates for Backs in Keynsham. Are you fed up from the pain in your back? Exercise classes are too fast or too strong? Are you fed up of taking medication for the pain? Help relieve the agony of back pain by stretching and strengthening the back muscles and improving your core and balance with Gentle Pilates. Suitable for beginners and people those with herniated discs. No previous experience needed. suitable for beginners. Take it at your own pace. Be kind and gentle with your body. Monday 9.30am, 545pm and 7pm in Keynsham. Claim your Free 4 tips to a pain free back at www.yogakeynsham.com/ free other Classes for Yoga, Pilates & meditation on Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sunday www. yogakeynsham.com Youtube : Yoga and Pilates in Keynsham 07565 976 129
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n WHAT’S ON 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 985 8495.
n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members welcome, call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org.uk. n Cardio Fit, an hour-long high energy aerobics workout, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford at 7.30pm. Please contact Hannah on 07903367887 or @cardiofit on Facebook to book a class n Keynsham Creative Writers meet on the second Monday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm and the fourth Monday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. For more information contact George on 0117 914 8654 or email george.liddell@blueyonder. co.uk. n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Mondays, 7.30-9pm, at Somerdale Pavilion, Cross Road, Keynsham BS31 2FW. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session, contact Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040, email emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n 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. Contact Jenny for more details on 0117 961 3327.
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n 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. Speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends. n Yoga For Men. Keynsham Baptist Church (next to Grounded). Mondays, 7 – 8pm. £8 per class with loyalty card available. All abilities welcome, especially any men that claim to be the most inflexible in the world! Friendly drop-in classes that focus on improving flexibility, developing balanced strength, increasing stamina and reducing stress. All equipment provided. See yogadad.co.uk. n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club 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. Come and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Pat on 01454 322553 n Lovely relaxed baby and toddler group. Free entry & free snacks for kids and adults. Mondays 9.45-11.30 (except 3rd Monday of each month) in St Dunstans church hall (behind the church). Please see our facebook page for info https://www.facebook.com/StDunstans-Keynsham-Baby-ToddlerGroup-2288321904755634/
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n Saltford Village Choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Wansdyke room at Saltford Hall. We would like more people to join our friendly group of singers. No audition, no need to be able to read music, just come along and enjoy singing. More details from Julie on 01225 872336. n Stay curious at Somerdale Shed! A social club for interesting people who like to do interesting things. Every Tuesday, 6pm to 9pm, at Keynsham’s Community Shed, Tiberius Road, BS31 2FH. Just drop in or see our Facebook group “Somerdale Shed” for details.
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ln Pilates Mat classes for all abilities running at Queen Charlton Village Hall. Sevenweek course costing £63, dropin £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Beginners/Improvers, 10.30am. To book call Elena on 07732 246866 or email elena@vitalpilates.co.uk, www. vitalpilates.co.uk n Age UK B&NES hosts Tai Chi at Victoria Methodist Church, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £5. To join, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.30am to 12.15pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk ln Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 10.3011.20am (over-50s) Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. Please contact David Sawyer 01225 872780 for more details. n Age UK B&NES Book Club Meets on the last Tuesday of the month,10am to 11.30am at Keynsham Library, donation £3. Call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help
and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for more details. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over65s, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in greenand environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces are welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street.
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n WHAT’S ON
n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For details, contact Sue on 07979 740702.
n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 07808 481 343 or 0117 986 4014. n Saltford Floral Club meets every fourth Tuesday at 2pm in Saltford Hall. For events see our website www.saltfordfloralclub.com or contact Val Purkis (Chairman) via email valpurkis@hotmail.com or call 07931 103 387. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets
every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am 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. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659 for more information. n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) 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. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome.
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n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, variable programme, often leaving around 10am. Cost is £18 per year, which allows you to go out with any of the walking groups in the area. Call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 6-30-7.25 pm, Keynsham Key Centre, FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available). n Keynsham Photowalkers meet every Wednesday from 10.30am at different places around Keynsham to explore, take photos and enjoy being outdoors. We have a Facebook page and group with details of where we’ll be each week. It’s free and all are welcome. n Short mat bowling at Wellsway School sports centre, 7pm to 10pm. All year round, everyone welcome. First three sessions are free. Please contact David Sawyer 01225 872780 for more details. n Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30 am AND 7 pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Cardio Fit, an hour-long high energy aerobics workout, at St Mary’s Church Hall in Saltford at 9.15am. Please contact Hannah on 07903367887 or @cardiofit on Facebook to book a class. In NEW PILATES CLASS led by Physiotherapist Kate. Starts Sept 11th. Suitable for beginners and improvers. St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham. Wednesday at 7.00 pm. £48 for six-week block of classes, including free initial Pilates assessment for new clients. To book your place please call or email Kate 07518 522292 kate@ corerehab-physio.co.uk www. corerehab-physio.co.uk
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n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £4 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir. org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. See Tuesday’s entry for details. n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is free! See www.babycomestoo.btck. co.uk. n 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. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating
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n WHAT’S ON demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 for more information.
n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
Thursdayl n Pilates Mat classes for all abilities starting Queen Charlton Village Hall. Sevenweek course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Beginners/ Improvers, 6.30pm. To book call Elena 07732 246866 or email elena@vitalpilates.co.uk, www. vitalpilates.co.uk n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. Contact David Sawyer on 01225 872780 for more details. n Walking football for over-50s, 8-9pm, AJN Stadium, Keynsham. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Music For The Mind at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 10.30am to noon. Free entry. Open to all who have been diagnosed with dementia, with a carer if needed. More details from Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance on 0117 983 7923. ln Pilates classes suitable for all ages and abilities, 10-10.50am, 12.30-1.25pm or 6.30-7.25pm Saltford Community Centre , FREE 15 min introduction for beginners before the class starts, all mats and equipment are supplied. To book call John on 07837 302678 or visit jehfitness.co.uk (other classes available)
n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. Contact Joan on 01761453169.
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n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304 for more information.
and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Jill on 01761 470773 for more information.
n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes. co.uk
n The Friday Afternoon Club meets at Keynsham Royal British Legion Club, Charlton Road, 3pm to 5pm, on the third Friday of the month. Craft activities to create an art installation as part of Keynsham in Bloom’s displays. Activities will also include board games, quizzes and chat.
n Zen 02 Freestyle Mindful Class, 12.30 pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Sleep better. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02. com; or www.zen02.com n Come and listen to stories and rhymes for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Eileen on 01225 873224. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Call Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side
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n Chew Park Badminton Club serves the B&NES and South Glos areas. Chew Park BC currently play on a Friday night, 7.30pm to 10.30pm at St Brendan’s School, Broomhill Road, Brislington. Visitors looking to play competitive badminton in a friendly club are welcome. For further details, email chewparkbc@outlook.com or ring Mary on 07989 359762. n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Goldies Sing&Smile sessions are open to everybody. These are fun, uplifting social groups where we sing-a-long to the popular hits of the 50s onwards. You don’t have to be able to sing, just love music! Keynsham Goldies sessions take place at The Key Centre on the second and last Friday of every month from 2.00-3.00pm. Saltford Goldies session takes place at Kingfisher Lodge Care Centre, Chestnut Walk on the third Friday of every month from 2-3pm. £2 voluntary donation to attend. ln Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham, High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@zen02.com; or www. zen02.com n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their
carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information call the church on 0117 986 3112. n Pilates class led by Physiotherapist Kate Suitable for beginners and improvers St Francis Church Hall, Warwick Rd, Keynsham Fridays at 10.00am £48 for 6 week block of classes including free initial Pilates assessment for new clients. To book your place please call or email Kate 07518 522 292 kate@corerehab-physio.co.uk www.corerehab-physio.co.uk CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784.
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n Somerdale Pavilion Parkrun, 9am, every Saturday. A free timed 5km run – register at www.parkrun.org. uk/somerdalepavilion/ n Free Turn Up and Play Football Sessions for children aged between five and 16 with physical, sensory and learning difficulties, 9am to10am at Keynsham Town FC. Contact Martin for more details on 07754 543719. n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com for details.
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n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www. saltandsham.co.uk for more details. n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other like-minded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. For dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Follow us on Twitter @ keynshamwltdo.
MORE than 120 people attended the Roller Derby British Championships event at Wellsway Sports Centre. Bath Roller Derby hosted three visiting teams for the fixture. The day included two matches, the first being London Rollergirls Batter C Power v Norfolk Brawds Roller Derby, followed by home team Bath Spartans v SWAT Roller Derby. Spartans were the
victors of the day with a 173-734 triumph. Iain from the Bath Spartans said: "Bath Roller Derby hosted a very successful British Championships roller derby bout at Wellsway Sports Centre. We've had lots of great feedback from competitors and spectators, and we can't wait to host our next bout at Wellsway School in September." Photo credit: Bath Roller Derby
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Guardian Angel So, you think I look pensive. It matters not one jot, whether I am a Cherub or a Seraph. I am tired and I am weary. I may be ten feet tall and strong as stone, But I am worked to my limit and have no time to rest. To be a Guardian Angel is so challenging. Our subjects wander into danger more often than they realise. Why, twice today I plucked my friend from the jaws of death . . . twice. Both instances were close calls requiring me to stop time itself and move a speeding juggernaut. I had to, or he would have been lost in major motor accidents. Twice in a day! Imagine it!! Of course he did not realise any of it, And he did not see me, or feel a difference ~ he never does. It's not permitted whenever I am forced to act. Yes, he did not realise he was in the slightest danger. Yet somehow he knows I am with him always, and am his minder, and his keeper. He has known that, always, and takes great comfort from it. He calls me whenever he is frightened or overwhelmed With endless complications and impossibilities in his life. I am there for him, always, as my Father decreed, From the very day that he was born. From the very day I earned my wings. Call me Clarence. Edwin Rigg
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n BACK TO NATURE
How we can help meadow magic to thrive Following our inspiring talk by Chris Sperring in April, with much talk of rewilding our gardens and environments as an essential way forward, we were thrilled to learn that B&NES has decided to reduce the number of times it cuts grass verges alongside roads and dual carriageways. And that the reason is not entirely cost. On its website the council states the ecological and social benefits for this cutback (reducing air pollution, for example), something we can all take on board in our own gardens. Verges support hundreds of species of flowering plants, which in turn are a vital food source for bees, butterflies and many other insects. Similarly wildflower meadows.
Knapweed attracts a day flying burnet moth in Kathy Farrell's garden meadow Photo by Martin Farrell
with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group A wildflower meadow is something magical to behold. Full of promise as it is growing in the spring, with flowers bursting through once summer is here. Of course there are two types of wild meadows: • Frequently now seen on dual carriageway central reservations are the patches of annual meadow, brimming with cornflowers and poppies. However these, as the
name suggests, are plants that only grow once and then you are in the hand of the gods as to whether they will reseed for the following year. The councils need to replant each year to create a display. • Of much more interest are the perennial wildflower meadows. Maybe not so colourful but full of diverse mixes of wild flowers, from trefoils to ox eye daisies with their sunny heads turned to the skies, ragged robin and bugles to
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n BACK TO NATURE suggested above, are unlikely to reseed from the initial planting maybe think of collecting the seed to use the following year. But to create the iconic wildflower meadow takes a lot more work, says Kathy Farrell (Vice chair Keynsham Group), who had a meadow planted in her garden 5 years ago. She says it is now well established and a delight at this time of year. Her advice: It is not possible to just let your grass grow long as these grass species will overpower anything else trying to get a foothold. Wildflowers require a soil deprived of nutrients and so it is first necessary to remove the top few inches of soil - no easy job! However this has the benefit of removing many roots of weeds and grass that may be present in the ground you want to plant up. Once the ground is prepared then you can use a wildflower seed mix, preferably one suited to the area you live in (online companies can advise on this). An alternative nowadays is laying wild flower turf, certainly not cheap but quick and easy! It is best planted in the autumn or early
Smelling a fragrant orchid - photo by Liz Wintle, field trips officer spring. A wildflower meadow also needs upkeep including cutting back and removal of the dead plants (after seed pods have been allowed to disperse their treasure) to ensure the ground doesn’t become too rich in nutrients. However the results of your efforts will be rewarded when next year (and following years as some seeds will take time to germinate) your meadow emerges from the ground and you can watch as bees and butterflies find your little wildflower haven.
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And members of the Keynsham Branch met at Chancellors Farm near Priddy on a showery morning in June to enjoy the orchid-rich hay meadows by Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve warden James Ozolins. There is no public access to this site, as it lies within the "ricochet" area of the nearby MoD cadet live firing range, but fortunately there was no firing on the day! The area was known for lead mining as far back as Roman times, as lead was accessible on or near
the surface from fissures in the limestone. Wind-blown loess soil (from glacier fronts) also contributed to the range of acidity and alkalinity of the fields, leading to a great variation of types of flower in each field - 180 species of wild flowers have been recorded here! We managed to find 38 actually in flower; each month the colour palette changes as different ones come into bloom. We were too early in the season for meadow saffron, but we found plenty of heath-spotted and fragrant orchids and their hybrid offspring. Other species of particular interest were betony, yellow rattle, (a semi-parasitic plant that reduces the vigour of grasses, allowing more beneficial species to grow), tormentil, field germander, both wood and heath speedwell. We also found many maidenhair spleenwort ferns and mosses in the old dry stone walls, a legacy from the time of the Enclosures in the late 17th century, 200 years after the farm was first mentioned on the West Harptree Liberty Map! A truly ancient and wonderful site that we were privileged to visit.
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t the end of May the funeral took place of Mrs Joan Day, one of the founder members of the Society and someone who made Joan Day 1928-2019 a lasting contribution to local history and industrial archaeology in this part of the world. We take a look at her life and achievements. Born in Bath in 1928, Joan had a difficult early life, as her father died when she was an infant, her mother had to move several times, then her schooling was disrupted by the Baedeker air-raids on the city. Her first job was as a laboratory technician at the newly Joan Day with colleagues at Saltford Brass Mill in about 1980. Right, Joan’s created Newton Park Teacher principal book, 'Bristol Brass – The History of the Industry’, published in 1973 Training College. It was probably by this time was pursuing research into the local and subsequently played a leading role in the due to this that Joan started brass and copper industries. Despite having no campaign to prevent redevelopment of the site cycling and joined the Bath Cycling Club, where technical education, her work was of the highest and in its eventual restoration. she met another keen cyclist – Roy Day – whom order and she became very well respected in her The building was restored by English she married in 1951. field. She was commissioned to write a book on Heritage in 1995 and to ensure its survival, Joan After a few years Joan and Roy moved to the subject by the publishers David & Charles. founded the Saltford Brass Mill Project to work Keynsham. In 1964 she became interested in It was completed in 1973, entitled ‘Bristol Brass with the local council to conserve the structure the fledgling subject of Industrial Archaeology – The History of the Industry’, and remains the and open the site to visitors. through attending extra-mural classes by definitive work on the subject. Joan had no close relatives and she found Professor Angus Buchanan at Bristol University. As a result of this work, Joan was elected a life hard after the death of her husband in 2004. By 1970, Joan had progressed from student Fellow of the Society of Antiquities in 1975. Her She was diagnosed with cancer but, with the to being invited to take over the organisation academic career continued and she published support of friends, lived independently until she of this lecture series. She gained a Diploma in papers on metallurgy in general and on copper, moved into the St Philip & St James Residential Education from the Open University as well as zinc and brass in particular, in various specialist Care Home for the last year or so of her life. qualifications from Bristol, enabling her to run publications over the next 30 years. these courses in the towns and villages around We do not have space to detail the many This Month’s History Walk – Discovering The Bristol, which she did with great enthusiasm for other facets of Joan’s life over the years but she Lost Pubs of Keynsham the next 38 years, until she retired aged 80. was a glider pilot, potter, Siamese cat breeder At one time Keynsham, when it had a Meanwhile, in Keynsham, a group came and pony-trekking leader at different times. population of less than 2,000, boasted no fewer together to study aspects of local history. Joan However, these all took second place to her than 19 inns and alehouses. Join Steve Spear volunteered to chair one of these, looking at industrial archaeology. In the field aspect of on Sunday 21st July to discover where some of “Industry, Arts & Crafts” and so became one of this, Joan’s passion was Saltford Brass Mill. As a those that no longer exist used to be - a guided the committee members of the Local History founder member of the Saltford Brass Furnace walk with a difference! Meet by the café in the Society, a role she continued until 2014. Project in 1981, she was active in recording the Memorial Park for a start at 2.30 pm. All are In 1967 Joan became a founder member of evidence of what was then a decaying building welcome and there is no charge. the Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society and
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OUT AND ABOUT with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome DATES FOR THE DIARY Sunday 14th July A 6-mile circular walk from Newton St Loe church, taking in Stantonbury Hill and Stanton Prior. This is a very hilly walk with stiles, so not for the faint-hearted. Transport from the Fox & Hounds car park will be arranged. Meeting at 10.00.
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As usual this popular village festival did not disappoint, with numerous stalls lining the High Street, and loads of attractions to tempt the eye. In the school hall were photographs of Saltford of yesteryear, and Joy Clifford found one of herself at primary school which she had not seen before.
Sadly the rain returned while we were there. Some opted to stay and make their own way home, but the majority congregated in the grounds of the Bird in Hand to listen to the band performing there. It was a sociable crowd that headed back to Keynsham and managed to complete the walk in the dry. A good time was had by all.
Sunday 21st July This walk is in conjunction with the Local History Society. Starting at 2.30pm from the Memorial Park cafe, the walk is entitled 'Discovering Keynshams' Pubs'. This one shouldbe fun, as some of the current pubs might be included! All walks are free Everybody welcome. Donations are appreciated for the transport on the Newton St Loe walk if used.
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ow many gadgets do you own that only get used once or twice a year? How much useful stuff is gathering dust in the attic? How often do you need something and wish you could borrow it rather than buy it because you’ll only use it once? The Library of Things lets people borrow stuff that they need occasionally but don’t want to buy. It’s great for individuals because it’s affordable and convenient. It’s great for communities because it brings people together. And it’s kind to the planet because it’s reducing unnecessary consumption. We’re lucky to have a Library of Things in Bath. Called Borrow It, it’s funded by Bath and West Community Energy, and run by Timebank. Borrow It’s catalogue is extensive – you can borrow anything from tents to mowers, from ice cream makers to steam cleaners. There are angle grinders and drills, ladders and sanders for those one-off DIY projects. Borrow It is always looking for more things to add to its catalogue, so do get in touch with them if you have any unwanted items you’d like
to donate. They also have a register of things that people own (and keep) but are happy to lend out. Frome has a Library of Things, called Share, which also runs repair Part Time Activity Co-ordinator required to organise activities cafes to help people maintain and fix the things they already own, and oversee a weekly social club for young adults with learning rather than chucking them out and disabilities. buying new. There are other ways to borrow Hours: Wednesday evening 6.45pm – 9.15pm Boccia required to run a weekly class for people with We areCoach looking for a person with stuff too – Fatllama is an online Plus paid preparation time per week,gardening flexible to suit.skills and learning and physical disabilities. app that lets you borrow (or buy experience that can oversee our new project; supporting or rent out) stuff. Some people set £11 hour people with learning disabilities to make over and maintain a up their own informal library of Wednesday evening 6.00pm – 7.00pm. things, where neighbours ask each communal garden Our Go Explore club is a social club for area. young adults with other to borrow items, for help or learning disabilities, offering them an opportunity to meet up Ideal have a Bocciaabout Coaching qualification or even for skill swaps. I love that ideaYou with friends, take part in activities and access the local and have willcandidate need to will be passionate gardening – babysitting for learning how to willing to undertake training. Experience of deliver inclusive sports community. Successful candidate will plan and weekly vision andworking creativity. must be able to encourage use a sewing machine, for instance. and/or with You people withalso learning would be and activities for the members to takedisabilities part in. Or a hair cut in return for tree support our members advantageous. to be included fully with the project. pruning. What a great way to make Request an application form: a community! laura@keynshammencap.org.uk Request an application If you’re interested in a skills 3 hrs p/wTel: flexible for 25form: weeks. 0117 9865659 exchange, do get in touch with laura@keynshammencap.org.uk Time Bank. As well as running £12 hour. Tel:us0117 9865659 Find out more about at www.keynshammencap.org.uk Borrow It, it facilitates the exchange of time and services with other Request an application Keynsham & District Mencap Society laura@keynshammencap.org.uk Keynshamform &Registered District Mencap Society Charity No.275561 people in and around Bath. Registered Charity No.275561 Tel: 0117 9865659 No money changes hands and everything is done in the spirit of goodwill. Keynsham & District Mencap Society offer social and leisure opportunities to For more info on Time Bank and children and adults with learning disabilities. Borrow It, visit http://timebankplus. Registered Charity No.275561
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH with Judith Thomas from Keynsham Library Adult Fiction
And Then There Were None Agatha Christie A classic from the queen of crime – Agatha Christie. Ten complete strangers are invited to a secluded mansion off the coast of Devon by a mysterious U.N. Owen. Over dinner, a record is played and the host’s voice is heard accusing each of the guests of hiding a guilty secret. And that evening, a debonair racing driver, Tony Martson, is found murdered and the ten statues on the dining room table reduces down to nine. As the story progresses, so does the tension as the guests begin to realise that the killer is among them and will strike again….. and again…. This is a great psychological thriller that will keep you guessing right till the end, and of course with a superb twist as well. Adult Non-Fiction
Ladies Mile Victoria Hughes If you happen to pass the Local History section at Keynsham Library then you may want to borrow this little gem - a small book packed with amazing social commentary on life in pre-war Bristol. This was written by Victoria Hughes herself and so some of the language is a little dated and attitudes have definitely changed for the better. However it is a
fascinating story. Out of work, Victoria was offered a job as a Lavatory Assistant on Clifton Downs in September 1929. She was at this positon right up to the 1960s. In this book she describes the different women who used the facilities – their lives, their relationships and their work ,which at times was one of great hardship. This is a very interesting book.
Experience France, Lonely Planet – as reviewed by Emilie Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant Oulalala, look at what we just received! Bonjour to the special edition from Lonely Planet about France! Quelle surprise! The only reasons I can see for Lonely Planet to produce such a thing are because their guide books lack 1) pictures, 2) depth on the culture and history of the country, 3) itinerary to propose to their readers. This book proposes all that but its huge format doesn’t make it tourist friendly (it can’t fit in your pocket, I am afraid). If you didn’t know about the culture and history of your close neighbours, it can be of some help even if it carries plenty of clichés
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Library News Saturday 13th July sees the launch of the very popular Summer Reading Challenge. It is called Space Chase this year, so look out for all the amazing space displays in your local libraries. The Summer Reading Challenge is for children aged 4-11 years old and the challenge is to read six books over the summer holidays. The books can be fiction or non-fiction but must come from your local library. There is a great booklet for you to record your books in, filled with games and stickers to collect. So let the challenge begin, and try:
From this moment on the adventures begin and George's life will never be the same again, as Cosmos will open a portal to any point in outer space! So who knows who George will meet and what he will learn about the mysteries of space!
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Simon James One day Stanley’s mum had to go away for work so Stanley decided to go to Mars. He got in his homemade rocket and blasted off, heading for outer space. When the rocket came back to earth, a small Martian crawled out. Stanley’s brother Will assumed it was Stanley but it was not, it was a Martian here to explore earth. Suddenly everyone realised that Martians did not need to wash their hands or eat their vegetables and could get into a bit of trouble at school. Read on to see what happened to the little Martian!
Lucy & Stephen Hawking From the imagination of the late Professor Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy comes a series of books about George. It begins with George's pet pig breaking through the fence into next door’s garden. Here he meets his new neighbours - the scientist, Eric, and his daughter, Annie, as well as a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos.
Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, now every Tuesday during term time at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am Session 2 – 11-11.30am Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 1010.30am.
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Promoted Ks get set to do battle PREPARATIONS are under way for the start of Keynsham Town’s 2019-20 campaign following their promotion to the Toolstation Western League Premier Division last season. These days there is little “time off” over the summer for those involved with the club. The players have already reported back for pre-season training, and their schedule of friendlies before the league campaign kicks off on 3 August is already in place as follows: Friday 12 July: Wells City (a) 19:30 kick-off Tuesday 16 July: Bishop Sutton (a) 19:30 kick-off Tuesday 23 July ALMONDSBURY (H) 19:45 kick-off Saturday 27 July PAULTON ROVERS (H) 15:00 kick-off Tuesday 30 July YATE TOWN (H) 19:45 kick-off Off the field, there have been some important committee changes at the club. Longserving Club Chairman Malcolm Trainer has been rewarded for his loyal service by becoming Life President. Adrian Cole steps up to the Chairman role from Treasurer, with Terrie French joining the committee as Treasurer (in addition to her sterling efforts in the tea hut on match days!) Adrian Cole said: “We understand that a big part of football’s popularity comes from the joy of being part of a community: a team, a town, a social network, or the wider sporting community. “Following on from the success last season across the club, we are looking to build even stronger links with local businesses and the community. “Every match day the club welcomes supporters to the AJN Stadium from around the country, and we are looking at
Keynsham Town are already setting their sights on a successful start to their Toolstation Western League Premier Division campaign a number of opportunities to help support businesses earn some additional well-deserved publicity and support the development of the club. “If you are interested in taking advantage of one of our advertising, hospitality or sponsorship packages for next season, then get in touch for more details”. Club Secretary Julian French added: “Season tickets are now on sale for our first Premier Division campaign since 2006. Adult tickets cost £80, which represents a good saving over the 20 home league matches we will have. Under-18s remain free of charge, and tickets for our more mature supporters (65+) cost £55. To encourage as many Ks fans to Crown Fields as possible, we are also offering an “early bird” discount on these prices up to 31 July”. More club news, including new player signings and the August Premier League schedule for the Ks, will be in our August issue. You can keep up with the club’s news on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@ KeynshamTownFC).
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SPORT EIGHTEEN-year-old Louis Archer is the new champion of Saltford Golf Club. He won the club championship with a total score of 155 over the two days of the club championship on June 1 and 2. Louis has been a member for three years and previously played his golf at Farrington Golf. He is coached by Saltford’s assistant
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Talented golfer Louis claims club's title professional Chris Coles. Three players - Luke McCreery, Ross Henson and Huxley Howell - tied for second place, and Amanda Mayne, a Somerset and English Ladies player, was ladies club champion. Tony Skinner was The Stragglers champion (handicap
Louis Archer receives his trophy from club captain Marcus Woodward. Left, Tony Skinner with his Stragglers' award of 10) and above, and Jamie Little was Duchy Champion
(handicap of over 18). The cups were presented by club captain Marcus Woodward.
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Keynsham RFC Under-11 players meeting former England star Martin Johnson on the pitch at Twickenham WE might be well into the summer sporting season but memories of the 2019 Gallagher Premiership Rugby final will live long in the memory for youngsters from Keynsham RFC Under-11s. The lads walked out on the Twickenham turf thanks to their success in the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup tournament hosted by Bristol Bears. Their reward also included the chance to watch Exeter Chiefs and Saracens battle it out for the title as well as meeting former England star Martin Johnson pre-match. Keynsham player Jake Smith was awarded the honour of being nominated for the Junior Land Rover Discovery of the
Season award. He said: “It was really exciting to be at Twickenham and I was proud to be nominated for the award. “Our club did really well to get here though – it was a team effort and all the other clubs have done well to get here too. “We were all so proud to go to Twickenham. I have seen my favourite team Bristol play here before, but I have never been to a Premiership Rugby final. I was raring to go when I found out we would be walking out on the Twickenham pitch.” Keynsham Under-11s were one of 24 under-11 and under-12 teams in attendance for the final – representing two sides for each age category from the festivals hosted by
each of the 12 Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs throughout the season. This is the 11th year of the national grassroots rugby initiative, with more than 85,000 youngsters participating in the event to date – enough to fill Twickenham Stadium. Players such as Newcastle Falcons’ Callum Chick started life on the pitches of the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, with Land Rover ambassador Johnson praising the opportunities afforded to players at a young age. Land Rover has heritage in rugby at all levels; from grassroots to elite, sharing and understanding the values at the heart of the game. Follow @LandRoverRugby
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Good news and sad news from the green IN spite of the inclement weather, the green at Keynsham Bowling Club is being widely used as internal club competitions get under way in addition to regular league games. The Ray Percival Cup was won by Mary Millard, Martin Barrett and Cliff Springer and a couple of weeks later 24 men spent a day competing, which resulted in Dick Ollis and Ken Gaull going through to the Mens Two Wood Final to be played later in the season. Each week three men’s teams compete in the Bristol and District League on a Thursday
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