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Head teacher to step down at secondary, P2 Travellers’ sites debated, P3 Somerdale’s future taking shape, P4
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Welcome Welcome to the second edition of Keynsham Voice. We have been overwhelmed by the positive response so far with the numerous emails, letters and telephone calls, so much so we have increased our copies by another 500 this month and added another eight pages of local news and information!
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Head teacher to leave school Broadlands School has announced that head teacher Justine Hocking will be stepping down after four years in the role. Ms Hocking was deputy head for six years before taking up the post of head teacher in 2008. During that time she has helped the school celebrate its 75th anniversary and guided it to achieve year on year its best ever GCSE results. She also led the battle to keep Broadlands open when a secondary review proposed closure, a decision that was overturned due to the strength of opposition from the community when B&NES Council agreed to keep two secondary schools in Keynsham. The announcement marks the start of big changes for Broadlands as governors also revealed that, following Department for Education approval, the secondary will become an academy on December 1 this year. Brian Davies, chair of governors, paid tribute to
the contribution made by Justine Hocking and said he was confident that under the umbrella of the Academies Enterprise Trust the school could look forward to an exciting future. Mr Davies said: “Justine Hocking has been an exceptional head teacher for the last four years and we are very sorry that she is leaving us. “Under Justine’s leadership the school had already begun working towards academy status and when Justine announced that she would be leaving, the governors wanted to ensure that Broadlands would continue to provide the education of choice for students and their parents and we are therefore delighted to be joining the Academies Enterprise Trust as it has a proven record of school improvement and promoting high standards of achievement. “Students and staff at Broadlands can look forward to many exciting developments in the future.”
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‘Opposition likely’ over traveller site Council chiefs have been warned they could face strong opposition from Keynsham residents if it is agreed to build a travellers’ site on land near Ellsbridge House. Bath & North East Somerset’s Cabinet will meet on Wednesday, May 9, to decide whether an eight-week public consultation can begin on proposals to provide authorised pitches at locations across the district. Land near Ellsbridge House, off the A4, has been put forward as a possible site for six pitches in the consultation document. One homeowner in the area said: “I do believe travellers get a bad press but this has caused a lot of concern around here and there will be strong opposition. Do travellers even want permanent pitches? Will it be a waste of our money building these sites?” The authority currently has no authorised pitches and has dealt with around 20 unauthorised traveller sites across the district over the past 10 years. In some cases, the council said, monitoring these sites and the clean-up had led to costs for the taxpayer. Figures released by B&NES show that Bristol City Council had seen costs incurred tackling unauthorised pitches fall from £200,000 a year to £5,000 since it set up official sites. B&NES also said having authorised
pitches would enable “robust enforcement action” against unauthorised sites and that those occupying the official sites would be eligible to pay council tax. The proposals have been questioned by councillors in B&NES’ Conservative group. Group leader Councillor Francine Haeberling said that the council had to look for sites to tackle unauthorised pitches, but she added: “We’re concerned that the council has rushed out these proposals without taking account of the new government guidelines published in recent weeks. “Councils no longer have to abide by top-down government targets for allocating gypsy and traveller sites, and can instead decide upon local need and work with neighbouring authorities to share the allocation. It appears B&NES is not looking to work with neighbouring authorities or review our area’s local needs in light of this.” B&NES Cabinet will meet on May 9 and an eight-week consultation will be held if approved. The results would be discussed in December, after which a list of sites would be finalised, with further consultation, before being submitted to the Secretary of State in April 2013. For more, go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/planning fortravellers.
Millennium mosaics making a move from centre Town councillors hope to have secured the future of Keynsham’s Millennium Mosaics. The authority has voted to take on ownership of the artworks, once they have been repaired and relocated from their current town centre site to make way for the planned multi-million-pound regeneration. Members of the council de-
bated where the mosaics could be resited, with the Memorial Park the preferred option. A request has now been made to the Parks department to help provide a new home for the mosaics. Seven mosaics are currently standing in the town centre, with another four in storage, two of which are deemed beyond repair.
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Developer to purchase site to build new homes
Developer Taylor Wimpey is buying a 17.5-acre site off Park Road in Keynsham for new homes. The site, named The Meadows, has planning permission for 285 homes, 100 of which would be affordable housing. The properties will include one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as two, three, four, five and sixbedroom homes. Taylor Wimpey will be contributing to the extension of Castle Primary School as well as to upgrading and improving the local highway and public footpaths. The developer will also be providing a seven-acre area of public open space with several play areas, a football pitch and changing facilities, and has pledged to upgrade access. Richard Goad, regional sales and marketing director, said: “We appreciate the affinity the local community has with the area and will be making every effort to keep them informed throughout the project.”
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Somerdale’s future Around 1,000 residents took the chance to see how plans for the Somerdale site are shaping up and to have their say at an exhibition held by the developer. On display at the former Peacock’s store in the town centre on April 27 and 28 were the results of a day-long workshop held earlier in April where dozens of residents, councillors, local business people and groups met to debate the future of the 90-hectare site and draw up “masterplans” to help guide the final proposals. These masterplans were on show at the exhibition and revealed that improved access to The Hams and riverbank, a new Fry Club, improvements to local transport, pedestrian and cycle networks were all priorities at the workshop, as well as ensuring the new development is strongly linked to the town centre. Philip Court, technical director for Taylor Wimpey, said: “Masterplanning establishes the key principles that will guide
and inform how a site can be developed. The feedback we received from the workshop has provided us with a very useful insight into local people’s
concerns and aspirations. “The public exhibition is an opportunity for local residents and those with an interest in the site to come and view the plans
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Tell us what you think about the Somerdale development. Email news@keynshamvoice.co.uk, or write to Letters, Keynsham Voice, 16 Chandag Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NR so far, offer their comments and also learn more about how we are investing in public amenities and facilities across Keynsham.” One resident living close to the Somerdale site, who was visiting the exhibition, said: “Industry and employment opportunities are very important, otherwise everyone who comes to live there will leave Keynsham every day to go to work. Given the site’s history, I would like to see it remain an industrial site.” Les Cumner, who is on the management committee at the Fry Club and is a former Cadbury worker, said: “We have wonderful memories of Cadbury but now it’s time for the site to move on. My personal view is that this development could be the making of Keynsham and this
is a fantastic opportunity to make it the town it could be.” Pete Wilkins, evening manager at the Fry Club, said: “It’s critical to the area that this is done well. It’s a golden opportunity to create something for the next generation, and not just for Keynsham but for the people who come from miles around to use the Fry Club and grounds.” Developer Taylor Wimpey has bought the site and hopes to build a mixed-use development including 650-700 homes, a new primary school, nursing home, some employment use, open spaces and sports pitches and a new Fry Club. To keep in touch with the development, visit www. somerdaledevelopment.com.
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Town gets share of £320k street lighting project Streets in Keynsham will be among those to benefit from a £320,000 scheme to improve street lighting across the district. B&NES Cabinet has approved a £3.8 million programme of improvements for highways, structures, pavements, and street lighting, which will benefit around 26 miles of road in total. There will be 11 street lighting
improvement schemes across the area, including on the A4, A37, Keynsham, and Bath city centre locations. Details of the locations for resurfacing, surface dressing, and micro asphalt surfacing can be found at www.bathnes.gov.uk/ roadsurfaces. The resurfacing will start in May, while surface dressing will begin in July and micro asphalting in September.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP “A selective badger cull must be the way forward” Around 25,000 cattle are slaughtered every year because they have tuberculosis (TB). This costs the taxpayer tens of millions of pounds but more importantly can bring farmers to the brink of disaster. It is widely suspected that the disease is spread by badgers. The population of badgers seems to have increased sharply in recent years and they are now commonly seen in rural areas.
This increase correlates with the rise in bovine TB and in Scotland where the badger population is much less dense the herd is TB-free. The reason that cattle with TB are killed is because of the risk of the disease getting into the milk supply and infecting humans. Naturally there is sensitivity and a rigorous testing regime whenever cattle are moved or on
farms that have been infected. This can be dangerous for farmers as not all the animals remain calm when injected in the neck to see if they react. As a cow can weigh a tonne (160 stone or the weight of ten strong men) and bulls weigh even more they can seriously injure people. The obvious solution seems to be a cull of badgers to reduce the outbreaks of the disease and to help the farming industry.
However, this is vigorously opposed by the animal rights lobby who seem happy for infected cattle to be slaughtered while leaving ill and diseased badgers to roam the countryside. A selective cull must be the way forward. It would help farmers, cattle and even restore the badger population to better health. www.jacobreesmogg.com
Families flock to swap books and raise money An Easter book swap has raised £70 to help youngsters in Africa. The event was held at the Keynsham Kumon Centre on March 31 and families brought along books they had read to exchange for ones they hadn’t. There was also a “name the
bunny” competition, with the winner, who suggested Milo, receiving an Easter hamper. A spokesperson said: “The book swap was kindly supported by many local families and by the end of the event we had raised over £70 for Oxfam.”
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‘Helpline’ number charged £24 for call A Keynsham man is warning other residents not to make a costly error if trying to call NHS Direct. After injuring his shoulder, Stephen Howell turned to the internet to find the service’s number and dialled the first one displayed. He was connected to the NHS service and got the advice he needed. But weeks later he was shocked to find he had been charged almost £24 for the 28-minute call when he received his phone bill. On closer examination he discovered the number displayed was not the service’s 0845 4647 number but an 090 premium rate number set up by a third party that redirected callers to the NHS helpline, charging them almost £1 a minute. The number has since been shut down by regulator
PhonepayPlus to stop other consumers being misled into dialling the premium rate line. Mr Howell said: “This number turned out to be nothing to do with NHS Direct. When you’re ill or in pain, you just want help quickly and when I searched online this was the number that appeared first. I just want to warn people about this and to make sure they are phoning the genuine NHS Direct number, not an 090 number.” A PhonepayPlus spokesman said: “PhonepayPlus have taken and will continue to take action to protect consumers – we asked for the service to be switched
off and have opened a formal investigation. “PhonepayPlus aims to ensure all consumers – particularly those who are in need of a phone number for a public service and who may therefore be vulnerable – should not in any way be misled into calling a premium rate number to secure that number. If anyone is concerned about a service they have used they should contact PhonepayPlus on 0800 500 212 or at www.phonepayplus.org.” NHS Direct can be contacted on 0845 4647 and calls should cost no more than 5p per minute from a BT landline.
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Setback for campaign to reopen railway station While improvement work to access at Keynsham’s rail station continues, neighbouring Saltford will have to wait until at least 2019 to see its own station reopened, campaigners fear. In answer to a question tabled by Councillor Mathew Blankley at a recent public meeting, Councillor Roger Symonds, B&NES Cabinet member for transport, confirmed that at least £5.5 million would need to be found to build the station and a feasibility study would need to be paid for first. It was also revealed that under plans by the West of England authorities for the Greater Bristol Metro Project Saltford Station is in Phase 2, meaning work would not start until 2019 to 2023. Cllr Blankley said: “This isn’t the end of the matter. We will be pressing the Cabinet on B&NES to do more to make Saltford a higher transport priority and better explain the process of reopening the station to local residents.”
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Prevention is better than cure Attention rabbit owners. This article may make gruesome reading but it does contain important information for rabbit owners! Flystrike in pet rabbits is sadly a common problem during the forthcoming warmer summer months. Flystrike is a distressing and potentially fatal condition where flies lay their eggs on or around the rabbit’s rear end, which rapidly hatch into flesh-eating maggots. Rabbits that are at most risk include overweight and old arthritic rabbits, long-haired rabbits, those with wounds, wet fur and diarrhoea or urinary infections. Unsanitary living conditions will attract flies so it is very important to keep your rabbit’s living quarters clean and dry. All rabbits should have their underneaths and rear ends checked daily and high risk rabbits (mentioned above) ideally should be checked twice daily. Warning signs of flystrike can vary between individual rabbits – some will become quiet and listless, others will show signs of restlessness and irritation. If you do find maggots on your rabbit it is very important to seek veterinary advice immediately – flystrike is a true emergency. Veterinary care at the hospital is usually required for at least 24 hours to treat the pain, shock and infection. Although tempting, you should avoid washing your rabbit’s fur; the affected area may need to be shaved and wet fur clogs the clippers. Prevention is better than cure. There are many things you can do to protect your
“Flystrike in pet rabbits is a true emergency” rabbit from flystrike. Check with your vet that your rabbit has no underlying health problems. Remove all soiled bedding daily and disinfect hutches weekly. Carry out daily bottom checks and don’t forget that house rabbits can also be at risk. Fly screens and sticky fly paper can be used around hutches and in the home. Speak to your vet about specific preventative products Rearguard is a prescriptiononly medicine that can prevent flystrike for up to 10 weeks. A number of plants can be used to repel insects and flies and enhance your garden. Some may be planted in pots around the hutch or dried and hung – just make sure they can’t be eaten by your bunny! Some examples include Nigelia (Love in the Mist), Pennyroyal mint, and herbs such as chamomile and lavender.
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We’ll keep up parking battle
A Keynsham man says he won’t give up the battle for residents’ parking in his street after five years of campaigning. Steve Rich says a parking permit scheme for Dapps Hill is even more vital now than when he took up the cause in 2007 with the large developments on their way to Keynsham. He said: “You move your car for five or 10 minutes and come back to find someone is parked there for the rest of the day. “We get workers parking here, overflow from pubs, the leisure centre and the High Street and it will only get worse with developments like the town regeneration and more homes. “I can’t remember the last time it was empty down here – why should people use this as a car park? “The parking issue isn’t just Dapps Hill, it’s all through
Keynsham, but we’ve been campaigning for this since 2007.” B&NES Council consulted residents on introducing a permit parking scheme in August last year and received six responses, some of which were against the proposal. But Mr Rich said petitions previously collected in the area showed there was demand and that the volume of traffic meant safety was becoming a big concern among residents. He said: “Around 20 to 30 schoolchildren walk through every day – will it take an accident to do something about it? I feel all the focus is on the High Street and town centre development.” A council spokesman said the authority would be looking at parking in Dapps Hill again in a year. He said: “On February 8
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2012, the Cabinet considered various Traffic Regulation Orders for Keynsham that were intended to improve traffic flow and parking issues across the town. Part of these was a proposal for a residents’ permit parking scheme in Chandos Road, Dryleaze, Summerleaze, Priory Road, Dapps Hill, and St Clements Road. “There was a very low response rate to the statutory three-week consultation that took place in August 2011. Notices were put up along the
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affected lengths of road and advertised in the local press. Six responses were received from people living in the vicinity of Dapps Hill and some of these were against the proposal. Given the fact that there would be a significant impact on residents in respect of a restrictive number of permits per household and cost per permit, there were simply not enough responses upon which to approve the proposal. “The Cabinet have committed to looking at this issue again in one year.”
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Westminster welcomes group for guided tour
A group of pupils from St Keyna Primary School got a closer look at how the country is run with a trip to London. Four youngsters from Year 5 and 6 were invited to have a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament and to meet an MP on May 4. The trip came as a result of the youngsters’ involvement in the successful Pupil Parliament alongside children from 10 Bath schools, which met at the city’s Guildhall. Topics for discussion at the Pupil Parliament have included what makes a successful school, what makes a good lesson, the Big Society and how Olympic values can work within schools. Deputy head teacher Rob Sandel said: “It’s all about continuing the idea of pupil involvement and learning about democracy and how society works.”
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Pupils declare school PlayPod open! Playtime just got even better at a Keynsham primary school with the arrival of a PlayPod. Members of the school council at St Keyna Primary School gathered in the playground to cut the ribbon on the converted shipping container filled with colourful materials to encourage creative outdoor activities. The ceremony was attended by guests Councillor Nathan Hartley, B&NES Council’s Cabinet member for Early Years, Children and Youth, Keynsham councillor Brian Simmons, B&NES play officer Alice McColl and Children’s Scrapstore chief executive Jeff Hill. The PlayPod has been loaned to the school until December by B&NES and the materials are supplied by the Children’s Scrapstore. Mr Hartley said: “This project is a huge asset to St Keyna School and the staff have embraced this opportunity to deliver a fantastic experience for the children. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Play Policy supports children’s right to play both at school and in their communities.” Deputy head teacher Rob Sandel said: “The PlayPod is a
fantastic addition to our school. The children love it, the staff love it and we look forward to developing it in the future.” Ten lunchtime workers at the school have also received their first official play certificate after training from the Children’s Scrapstore, completing a playwork course endorsed at level 2 by the national organisation SkillsActive. Mr Sandel added: “As a school, we are very proud of our lunchtime staff for the commitment they have shown toward gaining this qualification, and look forward to continuing to build on the success our PlayPod has been thus far. We would also like to thank the Friends of St Keyna for all their support and Councillor Brian Simmons for the assistance he has given to our school through the provision of his Ward Councillor Initiative grant.” For more about PlayPods and the Children’s Scrapstore, call 0117 908 5644 or visit www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk. For more on B&NES’ Play Policy call Alice McColl on 01225 395137 or email alice_mccoll@bathnes.gov.uk.
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Lauren swims way to success A young swimmer has gone the extra mile for charity, completing her first distance challenge and raising £100 in the process. Lauren White, a Year 5 pupil at Chandag Junior School, was taking part in Swimathon in which she swam 64 lengths to raise money for Sport Relief and Marie Curie Cancer Care to say thank you to the nurses who helped her Nanna in her recovery from cancer. Lauren was so focused on her challenge, other swimmers in her lane nicknamed her “Speedy” as she overtook them. She said she wanted to thank everyone who had sponsored her for the event on Saturday, April 28. The 10-year-old, who swims four and a half hours each week with the Bath Dolphin Swim Club junior squad and trains at Kingswood School and Bath Sports Centre, has now set her
“He thinks I’m his Mummy!” Oakley Price, three, tells his friends
Tots are taking care of tiny chicks at pre-school sights on swimming 5K in next year’s Swimathon. Swimathon is the world’s biggest fundraising swim and offers a variety of distances to suit swimmers (individuals and teams) of all ages and abilities.
Youngsters at a Keynsham nursery can barely contain their egg-citement after their chicks finally hatched. It is the second year children at Treasure Island Pre-School have seen chicks hatch out of their eggs, with this year’s batch all arriving within 24 hours. Youngsters have another
week for cuddles with the fluffy creatures, said nursery leader Vicky Burford. Visitors to the nursery are welcome by appointment – call 0117 986 9902 and ask to speak to Vicky. The nursery runs at Elim Church from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday for children aged from two to five.
Teenagers hand over skate park lighting petition
Dancers pretty in pink for a special performance Young dancers looked a picture in pink as they held a special performance at the Keyford Dancing School to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign. Youngsters aged from four to seven were taught routines by Becky Florey, which were then performed on April 29 for friends and parents, raising £203. Older students then performed a routine to Beat It by Michael Jackson, which has inspired the adult group to form an
adult jazz class on Wednesdays. Details of this from Patricia Veale on 01761 452073. In April Eve Norbury, Cara Venn and Katie Spencer all received merit for their intermediate tap exam and Fran Ince achieved a distinction. In the same session over 50 pupils all received either honours or distinction in a variety of medals and either merit or distinction in a range of ballet, tap and modern jazz exams.
Teenagers leading a campaign for better lighting at Keynsham’s skate park have handed a petition to the town council. Callum Lee, 13, and friend Kieran Dark, also 13, spoke in front of a meeting of councillors, where they explained why they felt the lighting needed to be improved and how the town’s youngsters would help raise funds for the project. Callum said skaters and bikers wanted to be able to use the park longer during the darker winter evenings, with the lights going off at 9pm to deter people gathering at the Memorial Park site later into the night and to save energy.
He said: “To fundraise for the lights we could hold car washes at car parks, organise a scooter and bike competition, a sponsored jog, cake sale, have a bouncy castle in the park and hold car boot sales.” The pair earned a round of applause from councillors who listened to their presentation and said their ideas to raise funds showed “enterprise”. A total of 300 people added their names to the boys’ petition, which they handed to chair of the council Gill Hellier. The youngsters will now aim to draw up a more detailed bid with the hope of attracting funding in the form of grants.
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New rules come into play on shopping streets
New rules for traders’ A board signs are now being enforced on Keynsham’s High Street and in shopping areas across the district. A total of 1,170 premises have been visited by Bath and North East Somerset Council staff over the past few months to explain the changes aimed at improving safety on public footways, particularly for those with impaired vision, problems with mobility or who have buggies. The new guidelines say traders must leave a minimum of 1.5 metres of footway for pedestrians to pass by and A boards must be no more than 660mm wide and 1,250mm high. Enforcement action starts with a verbal notice. If this is not complied with a business may have its A board removed and be charged a fee of £50 to collect it. Councillor David Dixon (LibDem, Oldfield), Cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “We would like to thank the local businesses that have taken on board the new common sense rules developed by Bath & North East Somerset Council. “The streets are already looking much more accessible as we strike the right balance between public safety and the need for traders to attract customers. The council is now enforcing the guidelines and will investigate any complaints submitted to us. “This will not be a toothless policy.” Will Bee, development worker at Equality B&NES, said: “We welcome the council’s new policy and believe it is a balanced attempt to resolve the day-to-day problems experienced by disabled people and particularly the blind.” Any concerns about A boards causing an obstruction can be reported to Council Connect via www.bathnes.gov.uk/reportit or councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk or on 01225 39 40 41. People can read the A board guidelines before contacting the council at www.bathnes.gov. uk/a-boards or in the spring 2012 edition of Connect Magazine.
The Ship’s landlord Richard Weymouth; right, the Real Or Otherside team Mike Garde and Rick Pool
Ghost hunters track pub’s oldest regular
The cold beer might not be the only thing giving regulars a chill at Keynsham’s Ship Inn. For years a series of unexplained events has led staff to believe they may be sharing the 17th-century pub in Temple Street with a ghost they’ve named Sarah. And when the tales of spontaneously smashing glasses and sounds of barrels being moved in the apparently deserted cellar reached the ears of ghost hunters Mike Garde and Rick Pool, from Real Or Otherside Paranormal Research, they were soon on their way to Keynsham for a night-time investigation. Mike, who lives in Chipping Sodbury and set up the venture 13 months ago with Rick, said: “We would describe ourselves as open-minded sceptics. We’ll investigate and try to find an explanation for every sound or occurrence until we’re left only with the things that can’t be explained that are potentially paranormal.” After closing time on March 10, Mike and Rick, who lives in London, and landlord Richard Weymouth set up night-vision
cameras, K2 meters, voice recorders and barrier alarms around the pub and waited. And it didn’t take long for things to begin happening. Mike said: “Rick and I were sitting in the top restaurant when we both clearly heard a sigh. Then there were the shadows moving as if someone was walking across the bar.” But after reviewing hours of audio and video evidence from the high-tech equipment, Sarah proved elusive - until the investigators found one of their voice recorders seemed to have picked
up the voice of a girl or woman. And, as yet, there is no earthly explanation. Ship landlord Richard, who has been at the pub for 18 months, says he has now got used to greeting the pub’s ghost when he opens up for the day. He said: “There are people who have worked here for years and it’s always been ‘Sarah’, I don’t know why. I say good morning when I open up. I’ve seen things that have made me believe there is something here but it doesn’t bother me – you get a chill sometimes but whatever it might be has been here longer than we have. New staff who are a bit sceptical seem to have tricks played on them during their shifts, with glasses falling off shelves and landing upright. Then they start to believe it!” The results of the Ship Inn investigation will soon be on the investigators’ website www. realorotherside.co.uk, alongside more details about the organisation and the results of other investigations, which range from London Tombs to Bristol’s Redcliffe Caves.
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‘Keep venue in centre’ Concerns have been raised that Keynsham residents could see their leisure centre moved out of the town centre if the current premises is demolished. Conservative councillors representing the town say they feel the facility should remain in the centre as part of plans for a second phase of redevelopment. The leisure centre is currently located in the Riverside complex of council offices and shops near Keynsham High Street. Work could start on demolishing the adjoining town hall site later this year to make way for new offices, shops and library, and the Riverside complex is next in line for redevelopment. While councillors have welcomed the possibility of a new leisure centre, they say it must remain in the town centre and plans must have residents’ approval. Councillor Charles Gerrish (Cons, Keynsham North) said:
“Ideally we would like to see a leisure centre remain in the town centre where it is most easily accessible for all Keynsham residents. We understand that any plans to redevelop the Riverside complex would most likely include demolishing the existing leisure centre, and if this is the case then local people should get the final say on where a new leisure centre is situated, and what facilities are provided should also meet with the community’s wishes.” Fellow Keynsham councillor Kate Simmons (Cons, Keynsham South) added: “It would be
fantastic if we can secure a new leisure centre for Keynsham, but we will be seeking reassurance from B&NES that it will not agree to any relocation of the leisure centre until residents’ views have been gathered. “We’re concerned that at the moment plans for the Riverside site are moving forward without Keynsham residents being kept informed. As the council begins drawing up ideas for the future of the Riverside site we would like to see the public engaged at an early stage.” Spokesman for B&NES Council James Hinchcliffe said: “The council is currently developing proposals for the future leisure provision for the town that will represent a significant improvement on the current building. “Before any proposals are approved there will be substantial consultation with local people on all aspects.” l See letters on Page 30
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Grants for community groups are up for grabs
Community groups in Keynsham are being invited to bid for a share of a £20,000 cash pot. Any charity, voluntary or public sector organisation, working in Keynsham for the benefit of Keynsham residents, can apply for a grant, from £100 to £1,000. Keynsham and District Mencap Society, Fry’s Hockey Club and Keynsham Scouts Group are among those to have benefited from the grants offered by the town council. Application packs are available from the council’s office or from www.keynsham-tc. gov.uk, and council staff can help complete applications if required. If your group might benefit from a grant, contact Dawn Drury, deputy town clerk at Keynsham Town Council, 15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham, BS31 1HF, call 0117 986 8683 or email deputytownclerk@keynsham-tc. gov.uk. The deadline is at noon on Friday, May 11.
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Weekend of events to celebrate church’s 125th Church-goers are preparing to celebrate a milestone. On the weekend of May 19 and 20, Victoria Church in the High Street will mark 125 years since its opening, with a series of events called “Passing the Torch”. On the Saturday the church will be open from 10am to noon for coffee and there will be floral displays and an exhibition by church groups and other users. On the Sunday there will be a worship celebration at 10am
and songs of praise at 6.30pm, both of which will be led by the minister the Rev Philip Simpkins with the Rev John Carne, a previous minister, as preacher. After morning worship a cake will be cut followed by a dedication service in Keynsham Park to adopt a tree. This will include a new hymn written for the event by Andrew Pratt, a prominent Methodist hymn writer. At 1pm there will be a celebration lunch followed by a tea before the songs of praise.
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More calls for free parking
A number of local councillors are calling for free short-stay parking to be trialled during the regeneration of Keynsham’s town centre. They are backing calls from traders for two hours’ free parking to be introduced by B&NES Council in half of Ashton Way car park, while chargeable long-stay parking is offered in the other half. The Conservative councillors say the change should be put to the test during construction work. However, the bid has not won the support of B&NES leaders. Council chief Paul Crossley said redeveloping the town centre and supporting traders were “priorities”, but changes to parking charges were not on the cards. He said: “Abolishing the 40p charge for two hours of free parking is not part of our plans to regenerate the town.”
Councillor Tim Warren, the Conservative Shadow Cabinet member for transport on B&NES Council, said: “It’s important for the council to look at what action it can take to support local traders and residents in Keynsham, particularly during the construction of the new town centre. So it’s disappointing that B&NES has so far refused to even consider the possibility.” He added: “We will be pressing B&NES to look into this further with a view to running a trial during the construction of the new town centre.” Lynn Young, chairman of the Keynsham Business Association, said: “It is absolutely vital that we have two hours’ free parking. Traders are trying their hardest to make the town a better place but we are competing with places nearby that have free parking.” l See letters on P30
Travel staff go the distance to support good cause Travel agent staff Natasha Hallett and Christie Mockridge, pictured above, got on their bikes and pedalled for a good cause. The pair, from Co-operative Travel’s Keynsham branch, were taking part in a bid to raise
money for Sport Relief organised across the firm’s Wales and South West region. With each branch pedalling a minimum of 30 miles, staff across the region cycled 1,000 miles and raised £2,000 for their cause.
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Keynsham property of the month This recently refurbished twodouble-bedroomed, first-floor flat is conveniently situated in Reynolds Close, Keynsham, and would be ideal for first-time buyers and investors. It has been completely refurbished to a very high standard, including uPVC double-glazed windows, a new central heating system, new kitchen and bathroom and a complete rewire. The lounge/kitchen has been opened up, in keeping with contemporary-style living, with a clean fresh feel. It is on the market at ÂŁ149,950. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate what this property has to offer.
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Pride in the personal touch Eveleighs was launched in July last year by local estate agent and businessman Robin Eveleigh. He had long felt that there was room, especially in the Saltford and Keynsham market, for some fresh competition to the long established chains. He wanted to bring a fresh feel to the local estate agency market. Robin’s philosophy is based on keeping overheads low and is therefore able to offer very competitive sales commissions combined with a high level of personal customer service. With a huge majority of people using property portals such as Rightmove, Zoopla and Find-a-Property as their main point of call when looking for a property, he decided not to open an office but run a local online estate agency. Working this way means office hours can be much extended; typically a seller or buyer would be able to contact Robin or his business partner from 8.30am-8pm on weekdays with only slightly reduced hours over
the weekend. Viewings are also very flexible – how many agents can say that someone could phone up on a Sunday morning and potentially be viewing their dream property that afternoon! Robin lives in Saltford and has children at local schools so is determined to build a successful agency with a reputation for personal service, being honest, open, realistic and, most importantly, enthusiastic and determined about wanting to sell your house. In a survey by Rightmove recently, the most popular factor when choosing an agent was personality and whether you trusted
them to actually want to sell your house. Robin has many personal testimonials from very satisfied sellers who will vouch for his commitment and enthusiasm. The survey showed the commission level was actually the least important factor, although with Eveleighs you still benefit from this too as the commission rate is among the lowest locally – always less than 1 per cent. The personal touch definitely seems to be working for Eveleighs. So far only two property sales have fallen through in almost a year, which compared to the national average of roughly
30 per cent is a huge testament to their service. Robin feels it is largely due to having the time and commitment to follow the sale through from start to finish, really understanding the chain, and therefore any issues which may arise and trying where possible to sort them out before they become a chain breaker. One client in Keynsham was very grateful for this service when her chain was about to break down at the last minute. Robin spent a frantic afternoon pursuing all the agents in Cheltenham and ended up securing her a better flat in the same block for less money – one delighted customer. Eveleighs’ one-year anniversary is in July and the firm is also now branching out into lettings, again with the philosophy of offering that personal touch. When the team look back on the year they have had, although hectic and demanding, the sales, new lives they have helped facilitate and satisfied customers have made it all worthwhile.
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Down on the farm with the Upton Cheyney Chilli Company At last! May is here. The risk of frost has almost passed, the days are warming up nicely and the sun has got his hat on. Or at least he should! At time of writing, we have had to completely change our plans for planting out, as the UK weather has done what it’s famous for and become unseasonably cold, windy and wet. Our plan had been to start planting out the seedlings this week into the raised beds within the tunnels, as those that were germinated in the initial wave back in January are now pot-bound and are in need of stretching their legs! The raised beds are built, and the irrigation systems are in place. The weed control cover is keeping the weeds at bay, and we have a number of trowels ready for our guest workers that come and help us plant out at this time of year. Until the evening
temperatures, however, come a little nearer to 10C the seedlings are just going to have to wait. Without doubt, however, the weather will turn in our favour and as soon as it does the happy whistles of our workers will join that of the morning bird song. It’s a very pleasant job, as each worker sits on top of the raised beds, making a hole in the cover
before planting each seedling. Once planted we add a dose of nitrogen-rich organic nettle fertiliser and within days the plants are growing at full speed. In total it will take us a good month to get all of the seedlings planted. The chilli farm officially opens on May 1, although this year there is a chance that there won’t be much to see until at least mid May. The farm shop, cafe and butchery are, however, open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, so please do pop up to Manor Farm in Upton Cheyney and soak up the atmosphere. For an up-to-date report on our progress throughout this important month, please do join us on either Facebook (where we can be found under The Upton Cheyney Chilli Company) or on Twitter, where we are known as Chilli_Farmer.
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Retired engineer is new Probus Club president
A former Cadbury development engineer has become Keynsham and Saltford Probus Club’s new president, just a few days before his 83rd birthday. Apart from national service in the Royal Navy, Frank Areskog’s entire working career was based at Somerdale - from engineering apprentice through various appointments to leading a management team responsible for major plant development. Mr Areskog is a keen Bristol Rovers supporter and is manager of two Keynsham Key Centre teams in the Bath Table Tennis League. He joined the Probus club, for retired professional and business men, nearly 20 years ago and succeeds Professor Gareth Williams as president. He said: “I am pleased to take my turn in serving the club.”
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Thought for the month with Nigel Somers, Senior Pastor at the Elim Church, Keynsham Three church ministers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone engineer worked nearby. “Kneeling is definitely best,” claimed one. “No,” another contended. “I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to heaven.” “You’re both wrong,” the third said. “The most effective prayer position is lying prostrate, face down on the floor.” The engineer could contain himself no longer. “Hey, you lot,” he interrupted, “the best praying I ever did was hanging upside down from a telephone pole!” Many of us can relate to that. The times when prayer has been most meaningful are those times when we have been
most in need of God’s help. Times when we were helpless. Times when we were powerless. Times when we realised how inadequate we were, and how much we had to rely on God’s power and goodness. One month ago, Fabrice Muamba’s family asked people everywhere to pray after the Bolton footballer suffered a massive cardiac arrest attack in the middle of an FA Cup quarter-final with Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Later, Fabrice’s father and fiancée issued a statement saying “We would like to firstly thank God for answering our prayers.” They also thanked the medical teams at the football ground and the staff at the hospital where he was treated, and the fans for their support.
In the gospel of Luke, chapter 18, we read that Jesus taught his followers that they should always pray and never give up. Elsewhere Jesus used these words to paint a picture of the importance of persistence in prayer: “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7 New Living Translation) Prayer can be really exciting. When I first became a Christian, people told me that God usually answers prayers in one of three ways: Yes, no or wait. I think there is a fourth type of answer to prayer – and it’s this: “Surprise!” May God give you faith as you pray to him today.
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Church holds first fete in 15 years for jubilee
A Keynsham church is holding its first fete for 15 years – and it will coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations next month. The grounds of St John’s Church, in the High Street, will be hosting stalls and plenty of family entertainment on Sunday, June 3, from 1.30pm to mark the royal occasion and to join the rest of the fun planned in the town that day. A representative from the church said: “The Queen’s Jubilee celebration is a wonderful chance to invite all to visit the church, try our delicious homemade cakes with a cup of tea, while enjoying the fun, musical entertainment, games and a variety of stalls for all the family.” For more information about booking a stall at the event, or the programme of activities, contact 0117 986 7770.
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A day to remember
There is less than a month to go until revellers across the country take over the streets to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday, June 3. Organisers of Keynsham’s Jubilee street party have now finalised the details of the day’s competitions, entertainment and refreshment outlets on the day. There will be a red, white and blue-themed fancy dress competition for children, sponsored by The Entertainer, while adults are invited to “Dress from your favourite Decade”. The Old Manor House will be sponsoring this event with some exciting prizes. There is also a fun Jubilee quiz to test your knowledge for all ages. Local entertainers will perform around the tables on the High Street while music from the Fifties to the Noughties will be broadcast for all to enjoy. Several refreshment outlets,
serving hot and cold food to eat in or take away will be open for business, so residents can choose to bring their own picnic or buy on the spot. Plastic, cans and wine boxes are welcome at picnics, but glass is not. With picnic seating for 400
at any one time, organisers want to emphasise that the party will stretch from 12.30-4.30pm, so there is no pressure to turn up on the dot. If partygoers phase their arrival there should be room for everyone over the course of the event, they say. In addition, there are separate activities taking place in the Memorial Park at the same time, as well as the garden fete in the grounds of St John’s parish church. The town council reminds residents that the whole of the High Street will be closed, from 9am to 6pm, so that Keynsham residents can come together to celebrate the occasion. For more on the celebrations, visit the town council website www.keynsham-tc.gov.uk. Anyone interested in volunteering at the event can call the council on 0117 986 8683.
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Dancers take centre stage A group of young dancers brought Keynsham’s bandstand back to life with the park’s first performance of the year. The five members of Freedom Youth Dance Company, Hannah Bird, Jen O’Hara, Lydia Stevens, Abbie Trueman and Grace O’Hara, took to the stage in the Memorial Park on April 28 to showcase four original routines they choreographed themselves. Performing a range of styles, the girls appeared wearing masks for a contemporary dance before a quick costume change saw them re-emerge wearing pink leg warmers for a fast-paced jazz routine. The third routine was choreographed by Jen O’Hara as part of her Dance A level and she was joined on stage by the group’s mentor Sarah Haddow, before all five members brought the show to an end with the final dance. The group was first set up to choreograph and perform a oneoff dance for the town’s Youth Fest last year to represent the @
One youth group from St John’s Church. But with their second live performance now under their belts, and with a slot at this year’s Youth Fest on September 22, the group are now hoping to recruit more members. Sarah Haddow said: “It’s not just about dance, it’s about selfconfidence, meeting new people and learning new skills. The members run the group so they take responsibility for organising an event and marketing it.” The dancers will also be leading workshops with charities Mencap and the Brandon Trust for youngsters with learning disabilities to raise the profile of the Youth Fest. The group meets on Monday evenings at the @One youth group at St John’s Church and each member pays £1.50 per week. There are also one-to-one mentor sessions available for each member. The members range in age from 14-19. Any young people interested in joining can call Sarah Haddow on 07825 086400 or email bodyechodance@hotmail.co.uk.
Volunteers at historic rail station welcome £1,000 donation from company Volunteers at family attraction Avon Valley Railway are celebrating after receiving a £1,000 donation from healthcare provider Simplyhealth. At the heart of Avon Valley Railway is Bitton Station, an original Midland Railway station which has been restored by a team of volunteers. The railway
relies on fundraising and ticket income to survive and maintain the service. Jamie Wilson, spokesperson for Simplyhealth, said: “This is a great local attraction that helps not only bring history alive but it also helps bring the community together. Each month our employees choose three charities
to support through the proceeds of our dress-down days. “ David Cole, AVR’s development manager, said: “Donations such as this are very gratefully received as we are not publicly-funded and achieve what we do thanks to these gifts and fundraising by our volunteers.”
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What’s On This month May 12
Christian Aid Mini-Market at Keynsham Baptist Church, 9.30am - 1pm, cake and plant stalls with an ‘As New’ stall. Teas and coffees will be served.
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Food Foraging Walk £3 Suggested donation Meet at 2pm. Finishes approx 3.30pm. Meet on the corner of Walnut Close, Keynsham, BS31 2RP. An afternoon walk to identify roots, tubors, plants, leaves, stems, nuts, berries, fruit, mushrooms and ransoms (type of wild onion). From the top of Charlton Road and across the valley towards Queen Charlton. Contact: keynshamt@yahoo.co.uk / 07970737760 / www.keynshamt. wordpress.com
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Juliet of the Herbs Open to all, just turn up on the night. Doors open: 7pm, films start: 7.15pm prompt Venue: Community @ 67 , 67 Queens Road, Keynsham, BS31 2NW. Suggested donation of £3 to cover costs, free refreshments and cake. (Running Time: 75 mins). Contact keynshamt@yahoo.co.uk / 07970737760 / www.keynshamt. wordpress.com
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Two-Part Bushcraft Workshop (You need to have completed Part 1 in order to participate in Part 2) £5 per person Part 1 - Bends and Hitches Doors open 6.30pm for 6.45pm start. Finishing approx 9.15pm. Meeting at Community @ 67, 67 Queens Rd, Keynsham, BS31 2NW (Last shop in row, near Indian takeaway, opposite the Methodist Church) ‘A 2.5-hour indoor evening preparation session to learn the 11 most practical and useful bends and hitches (knots). Including the terminology of understanding rope terms and its uses. This will include the overhand knot, figure of eight, reef knot, clove hitch, rolling hitch, round turn and two
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Part 2 - Bushcraft workshop in Abbots Wood Meet at 1.30pm. Finishing teatime, approx 6pm. Meet at the Holmoak Road entrance to Abbots Woods (next to the children’s park) (Directions: Holmoak Road
Gate: Enter Holmoak Road from Longmeadow Road at the end closest to Charlton Road. After turning the corner there is a set of garages to your right. The entrance to the park is at the end of the garages.) A half-day outdoor workshop in Abbots Wood; including choosing the right spot and building a basic shelter, making cordage out of bark and natural materials, using a flint lighter demo and hopefully a fire stick and fire drill/bow demo. Contact: keynshamt@ yahoo.co.uk / 07970737760 / www.keynshamt.wordpress.com
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If you have ever wanted to learn to dance like they do on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, now you can, right in the heart of Keynsham. Modern Jive is a fun, social partner dance that is sweeping the UK. Anyone with two left feet needn’t worry as this style of dance is very quick and easy to learn with no difficult footwork. By the end of your first night you will be amazed at what you can do. It’s also a great way to socialise, meet new people, keep fit and even lose weight
without trying! At Cloud9, we run weekly classes every Monday at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham (next door to HSBC Bank). Doors open at 7.45pm and the night kicks off at 8pm with a fun beginner class. We are offering all readers of Keynsham Voice a free class to give it a go (see Page 5)! So just turn up any Monday and watch your feet (and your social life) get a whole lot busier! For more information, call Wendy on 07913 816541 or visit www. cloud9jive.co.uk
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What’s on in Keynsham on a regular basis Monday
Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. It’s a great way to improve your music skills and have fun at the same time. All welcome Monday between 7.15pm and 9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per sessions, £3 concessions. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 Free community play sessions in Downfield Park, Cleeve Grove, Keynsham between 3.30pm and 6pm. Parents and carers are encouraged to stay with their children for fun activities such as den building, hammock swinging, dressing up, messy play, arts, crafts, cooking and sport. The sessions are arranged by Wansdyke Play Association. Contact admin@wpg-play.com Every Monday, Cloud9 Modern Jive Partner Dance Classes at The Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham, at 8pm. No experience or partner necessary, no need to book, just turn up any Monday. Very friendly group. First night free. Visit www.cloud9jive.co.uk or call Wendy on 07913 816541 for more details
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The Fry Club Joggers 7pm (entrance foyer to the Club) No joining fee or subscription charges. There are between 12 and 15 joggers every week, aim to have fun rather than push yourself to exhaustion. Changing rooms, showers and refreshments are available in the bar afterwards. For more information, call John Knight on 0117 986 4785. Keynsham Older People’s Social Group Make new friends with the group, meeting on the first Tuesday of every month between 2pm and 3pm at the Community @67 (The old post office) in Queens Road, Keynsham. For information, call Paula Smith on 01225 484510 or Phyllis Cook on 0117 986 8623.
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What’s On Residents’ Fellowship Association (based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane) On a Tuesday afternoon between 2pmand 4pm we do different activites, eg. one Tuesday we do a luncheon, another Tuesday we have a quiz, another week we do games including darts, the other Tuesday we have a committee meeting so no activities. On a Thursday afternoon , 2pm-4pm, we do crafts and also we have a community garden if anybody would like to get involved with that. If anybody would like more information then they can contact our events officer Margaret Health on 0117 986 3801.
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Keynsham Film Works, local film society. Meet on the first Thursday of the month (except July and August) at the Fry Club, Keynsham, at 7.45 pm. Nonmembers are welcome and pay £4.50. Members can see a season of ten films for £27. Our next season opens on September 6. Future screenings this season are:
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May 3 – The Hitchcock Classic Rear Window at the Fry Club, Keynsham, 7.45 pm. Guests welcome, £4.50 June 7 – Oranges and Sunshine – a moving account of the forced deportation of children to Australia after the Second World War at the Fry Club, Keynsham. 7.45pm. Guests welcome, £4.50 Residents’ Fellowship Association (based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane) Thursday activities. See Tuesday entry above.
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If you’re interested in crafts and meeting like-minded adults, head to the Labbott Community Room in Keynsham between 11am and 1pm every Friday. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet up every Friday to play badminton during “adult recreation” 10am to noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Everyone welcome regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.
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group, with a show once a year at Keynsham Parish Hall. Rehearsals take place in the Parish Hall every other Sunday afternoon and often during the week for additional practice. To join call 0117 986 3354.
Baby, toddler and under-fives groups Queens Road Centre Toddler Group. Tuesday afternoons from 1pm-2.30pm. Methodist Key Centre at Victoria, Baby Comes Too! Wednesday 1pm-3pm and Friday 9.45am-11.30am. Keynsham Elim Church Toddler Group. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am Keynsham Elim Church Treasure Island Pre-school for children aged 2-5. Mondays to Thursdays 9am-3pm, Fridays 9am-1.00pm
Keynsham Parish Hall Toddler Group. Tuesday and Thursday (during term-time). 9.45am until 11.30. Keynsham Clinic, Park Road. Baby & Co Café (Babies up to six months old). Monday 1.30pm Hazelwood Children’s Centre, Park Road. Stay & Play 0-5 year olds. Tuesday 1.30pm. l If you have a group we could promote please feel free to email us at emma@keynsham voice.co.uk
MONDAY Methodist Key Centre Charlton Road Keynsham 6.30pm Tel: Kerry 01179 863068 THURSDAY Keynsham Baptist Church High Street 9.00am, 11.00am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Ann 07900 245304
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Keynsham business of the month For May, we meet Neil Baker who runs Bristol Profile Windows
Tell us about your company. Bristol Profile Windows was established 25 years ago when living in St George, by myself and my wife Karen. In the early years we carried out window installation contracts for local authorities in Bristol and across the country. With the arrival of our son Tom in 1993, followed by our daughter Emma in 1995, we decided to concentrate our efforts on the private household market. We moved back to Keynsham so our children could go to the local schools. Since those early years we have evolved into one of the region’s leading and longest established suppliers and installers of energy-efficient windows, composite doors, and conservatories. We continue to trade from our residential address just off the Wellsway, presenting ourselves as your local family-run business, keeping up to date with new energy-efficient window and door technology with over 30 years’ experience in the double-glazing industry. What service do you provide to the people of Keynsham? We provide a professional, personal supply and fit service for uPVC and aluminium windows, composite doors, porches and conservatories. Also the replacement of misted double-glazed units and installation of uPVC fascias, soffits and gutters. The vast majority of our business is generated in and around the Keynsham area with over 80 per cent from referrals by previously satisfied customers. Whether you require one window, a
We pride ourselves on a personal, non-pressured approach. So often I hear the nightmare stories of the visit from the double-glazing salesman, with high-pressure sales tactics and price reduction games. Fortunately most people see this for what it is, complete nonsense! I will visit you at your home, listen to your requirements and come up with a price to suit your needs. We will then put a quotation in writing, including a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee and full Fensa certification for your consideration. The ball is then in your court. We won’t pester or badger you, we will leave you alone to make your own mind up as to whether Bristol Profile Windows is the right company for you. houseful, or a conservatory, Bristol Profile Windows will help to advise on good design, manufacturing practicalities and competitive costings with our free, no-obligation quotation. We have recently launched our website bristolprofilewindows. com, which contains a lot of information for our customers. Including an exciting personal composite door designer so you can follow an easy step-by-step tick-box exercise to choose your door’s style, colour, glass, handles etc. Why not log on and have a go, design your door, email us and we will return with a competitive price including fitting. What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham ?
We consider ourselves fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. Being a local myself having gone to Wellsway School back in 1976, we feel a connection with the area. The local population has supported us as a company and we do our best to support them with quality products that are fairly priced for a job well done. Quite often we will have an inquiry and it will be the parents of someone I went to school with! You can imagine the subsequent conversation, reminiscing about happy days and people we both know. It’s that personal contact that makes us feel part of the community and, with your support, long may it continue. What makes your service different from other companies?
What are your plans for the future of the business ? To continue providing a reliable, cost-effective service for Keynsham and surrounding area. We want to expand the supply and installation of our new range of composite doors – see our advert at the bottom right of page three. We also want to keep the company at a manageable size so as not to lose that personal touch that we pride ourselves on. Contact: Bristol Profile Windows, telephone 0117 949 0965 or 07889 363351. Website: bristol profilewindows.com DO YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO BE FEATURED AS BUSINESS OF THE MONTH? CALL EMMA ON 07715 770448 TO DISCUSS.
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Follow trail of talent Artists and craftspeople are being urged throw open their doors and showcase their skills as part of this year’s Roundabout Art Trail. The event sees studios, homes and venues across Keynsham and surrounding villages opened to the public for exhibitions of arts and crafts from painting to pottery. The trail is now in its sixth year and will take place on September 8 and 9. Exhibitors signed up for this year’s event include stained glass artist Louise Denning, woodcraftsman Colin Pearcy, who will be demonstrating his skills at Saltford Brass Mill, and Chris Westgate with her range of jellies, gins and creams made from wild foods. And there is still time for other local artists to get involved, with applications being accepted until May 31. Jean Mills, one of the organisers, said: “We want to encourage newcomers to get involved, amateur artists and craftspeople
who want to show off their talents and their wares. If you have a venue, such as a garage, that’s great, or some venues like Compton Dando Village Hall still have spaces available. “We’ve been very lucky in previous years with strawberries and cream weather and several hundred visitors on the trail.” Application forms can be found at www.roundaboutart trail.co.uk, along with more information about joining the
trail, or call 01761 490920. Artists pay a fee of £35, from which all proceeds go to advertising the event and printing a brochure featuring all those taking part, although some places at a number of venues are free. Members of the public can also visit the website for more details, and brochures including directions and more on each artist taking part will be available in public places around Keynsham before the event.
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Record rise in recycling rates across the district
Households are now recycling over half of their waste after B&NES recorded the biggest annual increase in recycling ever. The rise – 52 per cent in 2011/12 compared to 46 per cent the year before – has been helped by the food waste collection service introduced in 2010, a new waste treatment plant in the region and improvements to green box collections, say council chiefs. Councillor David Dixon, Cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “We are pleased with the high participation rate and welcome people’s enthusiasm for the service. “But we recognise there are still around thirty thousand households not taking part and we will be doing more work to encourage higher participation. “High recycling rates cut the amount of waste going to landfill. Not only does the level of harmful gases released into the atmosphere reduce, but the council’s landfill tax charge bill is cut meaning more money is available to protect frontline services.”
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An acclaimed jazz clarinetist will be taking centre stage at the next Keyna Jazzfolk Concert next month. Pete Allen, pictured, a leading exponent of Dixieland Jazz, will perform at Compton Dando Village Hall on June 1. He will duet with John Hooper, the founder pianist with the Bristol-based Blue Notes jazz band, and will join John Hooper’s trio Three Piece Suite for some numbers. Doors to the concert will open at 7.15pm for refreshments from a bar supporting the Children’s Hospice South West, with the show beginning at 8pm. Tickets cost £7 (£5 concessions), which will be available on the door. If you wish find out more, or to reserve seats, call 0117 986 5635 or email info@keyna.co.uk More information on Keyna Jazzfolk Concerts visit www. keyna.co.uk. For more on Pete Allen visit www.peteallenjazz.com.
Chance to toast town’s French twinning links
Residents can raise a glass to the town’s twinning links this month at a wine-tasting evening. Students from the Lycee Viticole de Libourne-Montagne, in Keynsham’s French twin town Libourne, will be hosting the event at Wellsway School on May 25. There will be a selection of French wines to sample and a finger buffet, with tickets costing £7.50. The event has become a tradition since the college’s students began visiting Keynsham as part of their studies for more than 30 years. Wine-tasting will take place from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and tickets are available from Student Support at Wellsway School in Chandag Road.
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Week of live events is music to our ears Residents looking forward to Keynsham Music Festival can enjoy a week of live entertainment in the run-up to the main event. Acts ranging from drum and bass to Brazilian rhythms are booked to perform at a variety of venues across town to give music lovers a taste of things to come at the festival on Sunday, July 1. Music Festival Week will be launched in style on Tuesday, June 26, with opera by candlelight from Bellaria next to the cafe in the Memorial Park. The talented duo will perform popular arias from 7.30pm at this free event, where instead of an entry fee the audience is encouraged to make a donation towards the festival. Visit www.bellarialondonvocals.co.uk for more on the singers. Wednesday, June 27, will be a first for the festival week as High Street venue Coffee #1 joins the event and opens its doors for a concert showcasing the Latin rhythms of the band Brejeiro. Thursday will see two very different events catering for very different musical tastes. The Conservative Club will play host to long-standing local jazz favourites The Blue Notes, while Time Out Youth Centre will welcome Seb Bailey and Scott Craddock for a drum and bass rave. On Friday vocals will take centre stage at a hat trick of events. The award-winning 50-strong Great Western Chorus, supported by all-female singing group Havoc, promises to raise the roof at St John’s Church, while there is sure to be a chorus of approval for a solo acoustic set by vocal entertainer Nathan Sheppard at the Talbot Inn. Then it’s the turn of the public to put their vocal chords to the test when Cinema under the Stars presents Singalong Grease at dusk in the Memorial Park. On Saturday, young local bands get their chance to shine in the spotlight when Keynsham Sounds takes over the Time Out stage in the Memorial Park from 1-6pm. Then in the evening the Bath Spa String Quartet and classical guitarist Adam Purnell will take to the Top Stage and
Brejeiro, with whom local musician Helen James performs
Music Festival Week line-up Tuesday, June 26 l Opera by Candlelight in the Park featuring Bellaria 7.30pm, donations Wednesday, June 27 l Brejeiro at Coffee #1 7.30pm, tickets £5/£4 Thursday, June 28 l The Blue Notes at Keynsham Conservative Club 7.30pm, tickets £6/£5 l Drum and Bass Rave at Time Out Youth Centre 7.30pm, £1 Friday, June 29 l Great Western Chorus and Havoc at St John’s Church
perform for crowds enjoying picnics and Pimm’s at Classical Music in the Park. Festival co-ordinator Suzy Mizrahi said: “The free festival in the park is now such a resounding success that we are focusing our attention on developing the festival week and including music which is not performed on the Sunday, hence the big choir, candlelit opera and classic Saturday. We are also really keen to
8pm, tickets £8/£6 l Nathan Sheppard at The Talbot Inn 9pm, donations l Singalong Grease in Keynsham Memorial Park Dusk, donations Saturday, June 30 l Keynsham Sounds, Time Out stage, Memorial Park 1-6pm, free l Classical Music in the Park with Bath Spa String Quartet on the Top Stage 7.30pm, free Sunday, July 1 l Keynsham Music Festival bring the festival into the town, so look out for the music and street performances on Saturday afternoon. “We have put on a choir for the past two years, which has been really successful, and I’m very much looking forward to this year’s Great Western Chorus, who have won a number of awards and are real showmen. Last year we had an outdoor screening of Mamma Mia in the park. It was packed! I think a Friday film is going to become a festival tradition and this time we are showing Singalong Grease.” For more on Keynsham Music Festival Week and the festival itself, visit www.keynsham musicfestival.co.uk. Advance tickets for ticketed events are available from the town council offices on 0117 986 8683.
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Free seeds are up for grabs to help gardens and public spaces look blooming marvellous this summer. Bath and North East Somerset Council, in conjunction with Bath in Bloom, is offering free seeds to any community group, friends group, school, club or any community-based organisation and even individual householders who want to brighten up their environment. Special packs have been made up containing enough seed, with instructions, to cover three square metres. Preferably the flowers should be planted where they are visible to the public – such as in front gardens, community areas or school grounds. Councillor David Dixon, Cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said: “All we ask for in return is a photo of before and after planting when the seed is in flower. This is to show to the RHS Britain in Bloom judges how we are supporting their theme of wild flowers this year.” The packs are available on a first come, first served basis from Riverside in Keynsham.The floral mix has been balanced for its colour and succession of display.
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Drivers in demand The town’s Dial a Ride service has launched a recruitment drive to find more volunteers to get behind the wheel of the service’s minibuses. Membership of the service has more than doubled from just under 400 to more than 800 in the last 12 months, with around 60 passengers travelling on the minibuses every day, and the rising demand means more drivers are needed. Keynsham and District Dial a Ride manager Terry Hopkins said: “At present we have three volunteer drivers available between Monday and Friday, but due to the increase in passengers and the demand on the service we require more drivers to enable us to continue to provide transport to our members at the current level. “There are no set hours you have to work, it is a case of letting us know when you are available, which could be half a day a week or fortnightly.” He added that benefits include training, learning new skills and meeting new people. If you would like more details on volunteering, call Terry Hopkins on 01225 395628 or email terrykddar@yahoo.co.uk.
Volunteer driver Neil Quilter helps passenger Mrs Fairburn Retired teacher Neil Quilter has been volunteering as a Dial a Ride driver for six months and says he has found it a rewarding role. Neil drives the service’s minibuses for two days a week, taking members around Keynsham and the district, or further afield on trips to places such as Nailsea, Clevedon, Devizes and Clarks Shopping Village. He said: “I wanted something to keep me busy and where I was helping society in some way. You get to meet interesting people, the role is very variable, which I like, and
it’s very flexible for volunteers. You get good feedback from those who use the service and they are very appreciative of what we do. “Many have friends in areas which don’t have a Dial a Ride service and they say they are very envious of ours.” Neil said a huge benefit of volunteering with Dial a Ride was the drivers’ training all volunteers receive. He said: “If you enjoy driving then this role is very satisfying. The minibuses are lovely to drive and you get full training, which has even improved my driving generally.”
On the Beat with PC Philip Armitage At the time of writing, we are experiencing a very wet April and the threat of a drought, all at the same time. The supposedly warmer weather has given rise to an increase in thefts of high value mountain bikes from sheds and garages within the Keynsham area. It is suspected that opportunist thieves have targeted vehicles with cycles on roof and boot racks, and followed them to their home address. Some days later, the bikes are taken. I would urge anyone who sees anything suspicious while driving with bikes on display, to contact the police immediately
with as much information as possible. Shed and garage alarms can be purchased quite cheaply, and represent a sound investment for cycles worth thousands of pounds. On a lighter note, the Easter school holiday period produced very few calls to the Beat Team, with youth disorder and anti-social behaviour almost non-existent . The town council provided football coaching on Kelston Park on the second week, and this proved a great success. Diversionary activities such as these have a very positive ef-
fect on youth behaviour and we actively encourage and support any similar initiatives. We were able to provide the Mobile Police Station to the advertised areas throughout the holiday period and the PCSOs and myself were on hand to help with any inquiries. I think that the residents of Keynsham are gradually becoming used to seeing the new vehicle around the town. The Mobile Police Station will be in Tesco car park on May 4, 16 and 26 and Tintagel Close/Queens Road on May 15, 17, 25 and 27, pending any ur-
gent operational requirements. I would also like to remind you of the PACT meeting for the North and South Wards on June 27, 7pm at Queens Road Methodist Church and Keynsham East Ward on June 25, 7pm at Wellsway School, Sixth Form Block. We would also like to hear from anyone who would like to set up a Neighbourhood Watch group in their area, as we are keen to increase the spread of these across the town. Please contact on this or any other inquiries at ssnkeynsham@avonandsomerset. police.uk.
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Salon team feeling at home on the High Street The owner of a new hair and beauty salon knew she’d found the right spot for her business when she visited Keynsham High Street. Hollie Ford, who has just opened High Street Hair & Beauty, said: “After looking at a number of areas I was sure Keynsham was what we were looking for. I wanted to bring something new and modern to the High Street. Most high streets are either run down or have shops closing down but Keynsham was the opposite, I’m so pleased with my choice.” The salon offers cuts, colours and hair and lash extensions
as well as beauty treatments including semi-permanent makeup, shellac gel nails, spray tans and even botox. There are also complementary therapies including reflexology, reiki and Indian head massage. Hollie said: “People can expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in our modern decor salon along with quality products, up-to-date trendy cuts and colours.” There is 15 per cent off for OAPs and the salon has been designed to be wheelchair friendly. High Street Hair & Beauty can be found at 37a High Street, call 0117 986 7310.
Adult fiction: Spies by Michael Frayn As an elderly man, Stephen Wheatley returns to the London cul-de-sac where he lived as a child during the Second World War. Through flashbacks we enter the world of Stephen as a young boy and his close, but seemingly superior friend Keith. Always looking for adventure, Keith, the more dominant child, convinces Stephen that Keith’s attractive mother is in fact an enemy spy. They embark on a mission to follow and observe her. However as their obsession to discover the truth heightens, they are drawn
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into a complicated and sinister adult world which neither boy is emotionally equipped to deal with. There is an interesting twist at the end as we find ourselves back in the present day. Children’s book: Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell This is a delightful book for preschool children. The narrator has written to the zoo asking for a pet. A variety of animals are sent but for one reason or another they are unsuitable and have to be returned until the very last one arrives. Children enjoy guessing who is inside as they open the cages. This can be a very vocal book and the pop-up version is great fun. l Reviews by Lorraine Corbishley l Library opening hours: Monday 9.30am-5pm, Tuesday 9.30am-5pm, Wednesday CLOSED , Thursday 9.30am5pm, Friday 9.30am-7pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sunday CLOSED
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Recipe: Spaghetti e Vongole (Spaghetti pasta with clams, chilli, garlic and napolitana sauce) Ingredients: 500g clams 1/2 chilli finely chopped 1 clove garlic 1/2 shallot finely diced 5 tablespoons Napolitana sauce (tomato, basil and garlic sauce) 5 ml white wine Fresh parsley 500g spaghetti pasta Parmesan Method: Drizzle olive oil into a pan (Bath Harvest, Rapeseed Oil from Newton St Loe). Add shallots, chilli, garlic and clams then steam with white wine, add napolitana sauce Cook spaghetti pasta in a pan, bring to the boil and simmer for five minutes, drain and add to pan. Mix together and serve with fresh parsley and parmesan shavings.
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Family festival aims to We’re not a city centre inspire and entertain Families are invited to enjoy themselves at a free festival that aims to celebrate women in business and raise funds for the charity Health Poverty Action. The Enjoy Festival will include an eclectic mix of market stalls, a beauty and holistic lounge, food quarter offering global cuisine, belly dancers and workshop, art exhibition, and a children’s area with face painting and crafts. Green Park Station, the grade II-listed Victorian train station in the centre of Bath, is the venue for the event from 11am to 8pm on Sunday, May 20, which will also welcome female magician Katherine Mills, alongside live music acts. There will also be a charity raffle and fancy dress competition with the theme Iconic Men and Women. Organisers Justin and Annie Green said: “We’re holding this all-inclusive event to create a real feel-good day in what has been a difficult time for many people. This is about seeing something new, meeting other people and enjoying the atmosphere and entertainment.” For more information, visit www.enjoyfestival.co.uk, email info@enjoyfestival.co.uk or call Justin or Annie on 07968 941140 or 07531 557658.
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Fans of real ale will be spoilt for choice this month when a Keynsham pub hosts a festival dedicated to the brews. The Ship Inn, on Temple Street, will be hosting the first of its two annual ale festivals from May 11 to 13. The event will showcase 10 award-winning real ales, which will be available throughout the weekend. The festival returns in October.
Floral craft in spotlight
Saltford Floral Club is marking National Flower Arranging Day with displays around Keynsham and Saltford. On May 4, members of the group will also be found at the town’s Co-op store giving demonstrations during the afternoon. There will also be displays by the group in charity shop windows and Co-operative Funeralcare.
I have for the first time now seen not one but two pictures of the so-called regeneration of Keynsham, and what can I say? The biggest, useless carbuncle I have ever seen. It looks like it belongs in a city centre, and it also looks like a modern prison. B&NES have used Keynsham as a dumping ground for years. Tesco in Keynsham – yes, it was needed – but what a joke to get in or out on Charlton Road, a death trap waiting to happen. And now we read that they want the High Street to be one-way, which means Ashton Way and Charlton Road will be a bottleneck. Keynsham is a market town, not a city centre. Keynsham will not cope with the so-called regeneration plan that is in your first issue. I dont use Bath, I never have, but my council tax goes to them. Regenerate Keynsham, yes of course, but keep it as a market town, like the sign says when you approach the town – a historic market town. Keynsham resident
We didn’t ask for this! The spring edition of Council Connect delivered throughout B&NES proudly proclaimed “Developing Keynsham” upon
In dark over Riverside
There’s a lot going on in Keynsham at the moment! Work is due to start on demolishing the old town hall later this year, initial plans for the Somerdale site are to be put on public show this month, and the council will soon be looking more closely at the future of the Riverside complex. With all the public exhibitions, consultation events, planning applications and views gathered over the past few months, this is quite a lot of activity which residents in Keynsham have had to be engaged in. This is all extremely positive for our town. It is really good to see this level of investment and activity going on here, particularly at a time of national economic difficulty. However, with this high level of development activity and so
its front cover. On page 8 the full horror of the new town centre is displayed in its retro 1960s splendour. Do they believe that “our emphasis is not just on delivering a great development but ensuring we genuinely support the local community through our work”? Their exterior design work has taken absolutely no account of the wishes of the local population, a stated aim of the new Localisation Act. Their original brief, the guiding principle, was to be that the new buildings should reflect the character of the old market town. During the first public consultation many objected to the “blocky” buildings, then shown at a much lower height. We were given reassurance that this was just an architect’s representation of the volume of the buildings, not how they would actually be. During the second public con-
sultation, the eagle-eyed noticed the same drawings, now with a few airy pencil lines sketched above. We were then told that of course the buildings would have to be considerably higher in order to accommodate the necessary volume of local authority workers who would be using the site. Up to this stage there was much talk of jobs being brought into Keynsham, but it was now clear that this did not mean new employment for the people of Keynsham, and indeed, natural wastage of existing employees and much hot-desking of the remainder would be necessary in order to reach the final numbers to be accommodated. Again objections were raised about the design. Consultation also concentrated on the contents of the scheme and two and half years of work from Keynsham Town
much going on all at once, it makes it all the more important for the council and developers to get the planning right. If they do not, we could see some real traffic problems throughout the town while the development takes place, or worse be left with an end result which local people do not like. It is therefore vital that the public continue to ensure their views are listened to as the plans are developed. One of the most crucial bits of development puzzle will be the Riverside office complex. At the moment there is a concern that plans are being discussed between the site’s owners and B&NES without much engagement with the public. Further, any redevelopment of the Riverside site would almost certainly mean the demolition of the current leisure centre.
It would be fantastic if we can secure a new leisure centre for Keynsham. However, the location must meet with public approval. It is clear that most people like the fact the leisure centre is in the town centre, where it is most accessible to the majority of residents, and so keeping any new leisure centre in the town centre should be the priority. Conservative councillors in Keynsham will therefore be pressing for more information to be given to the public about the council’s current thinking over the future of Riverside and ensure that Keynsham residents get the final say over where any new leisure centre would be built. So, please keep giving us, as your councillors, as well as B&NES Council and the developers, your views on what you want for our town, so that we
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Plan Steering Group and the Town Centre Focus Group began to pay dividends. We were all pleased to find that many, if not most, of suggestions made by Keynsham residents were to be incorporated. But at no time did the Regeneration Team accept the public rejection and agree to a radical exterior redesign of the buildings. The same blocky appearance remained, this time upheld by a smokescreen of science babble, ecology, sustainability, longevity of surfaces (commendable if true), but one was left with the feeling that some of these were also afterthoughts, bolted on to this unchanging monster. Certainly no one could argue that the roof slopes of 9° are the optimum for efficient use of solar panels. What about the cost of washing them thoroughly every few weeks for maximum gain of energy? Nothing was mentioned about renewal costs and frequency of replacement of this very new technology. The west flank of this “alien” with its irregular sprinkling of “fins” bears a marked resemblance to the much-hated BRI facade in Bristol, now to be the subject of a major revamping. The northern side facing along the High Street, following criticism of its flat soulless appearance, suddenly sprouted trendy square-framed “spectacles”. The new library and public
building is to be clad in brass panels to address criticism from those who say that it in no way reflects Keynsham’s historic past. It will reflect something, but not what was intended! I urge everyone to pay a visit to Bristol’s Colston Hall to see that the fairly new brass cladding already shows black and dirty streaks on one side of its exterior. We asked for blue lias stone to echo our old buildings. There were several statements made by the Regeneration staff about the need to relate to the Riverside building. Why? We have all hated that since the last redevelopment and just because we are powerless to eradicate it should not be a good reason to imitate it. Most of the people of Keynsham disliked the existing development. Are we to have another similar replacement imposed on us, an even longer lasting legacy to inflict on the future generations if that which the council proudly boasts is true? The Regeneration Team may tick the appropriate box saying that they have consulted with the public but when will they accept that they fail to engage with them, i.e. take any notice of their views concerning the design? Most of them will never live in Keynsham and, at best, may give a brief glance at the exterior before working inside the manifestation of their vision. Have they all been so blinded by
their computer graphics, swayed by questionable and unproven new technology and convince that they are right, that they have no conscience about the longterm blot which they are to inflict on our town? I would like to remind them that B&NES residents are paying their salaries, will be paying for the redevelopment for many years to come and will have to view this eyesore, some on a daily basis. We are not forelocktugging peasants in Keynsham in receipt of the local squire’s bounty. We are paying for our new “present”, but unlike any other gift, we will be unable to throw away its wrappings! They may be very happy to admire the cut, the rich fabric and the charm of every stitch of the King’s new clothes, but most of Keynsham is aware that the king is as naked as the day that he was born. Several work colleagues and friends, none of whom live in Keynsham, but often come here to shop and eat, contacted me when the design was publishedcand were horrified by what they saw. I am still reeling from the worst accusation: “You are involved in the Steering Group. You should be ashamed that you are allowing this awful building to be inflicted on your town”. And I am! Judi Grant, Keynsham
can ensure a positive future for Keynsham which all residents can be proud of. Cllr Kate Simmons, Cons, Keynsham South
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made by the Liberal Democrat Cabinet on B&NES on the issue have been less than helpful. The leader of the council has said that providing free parking is not currently part of the council’s plans to support the Keynsham economy. This is very disappointing and it is to be hoped that the council will reconsider its stance, particularly in light of the fact that proposals have now been put forward which could make the idea a reality. There appears to be a growing consensus that short-stay parking should be provided for free at Ashton Way car park, funded by introducing long-stay parking at a chargeable rate. Introducing free short-stay parking, and increasing the amount of long-stay parking available in Keynsham, would help support our High Street
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We picked up your first copy of Keynsham Voice and are liking it! I’d like to nominate our neighbours, Margaret and Phil Mounter of Chandos Road, for a special mention for their prompt action in spotting a burst water pipe on our property, calling Bristol Water to get a fix under way, getting hold of us while we were out (not easy) and then plying us with lots of tubs of fresh water to keep us going until we got it fixed! A great big thank you to them. Dave and Tina Thomas
Congratulations on a first-class publication. I usually just flick through the free papers that land on our doormat, but this one I have read from cover to cover. Local news, local advertisements and local events. Keep it local and I’m sure it will be a huge success. S Williams Keynsham Resident
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Calls for a period of free parking to be provided in Keynsham are now backed by local traders, the town council and B&NES Keynsham councillors. The only thing needed for this to now happen is for B&NES itself to throw its support behind the idea. Unfortunately, statements
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In last month’s edition, the number supplied as the contact for Keynsham in Bloom information was incorrect. The correct number is 0117 986 8683. The incorrect time for St John’s Church’s Easter service was also printed. We apologise for any confusion. traders during the inevitably difficult construction period of the new town centre, while also relieving some parking pressure on nearby residential roads. It would be for the council to investigate and consult upon the best solution. Some have suggested an hour or two’s free parking, then chargeable long-stay. Conservative councillors have proposed making part of Ashton Way chargeable long-stay, with the remainder of the car park a free short-stay car park. Whichever option is ultimately deemed best should then be taken forward. However, this will require B&NES backing down from its current position and agreeing to look seriously into these proposals, which have increasing support from residents, businesses and councillors across our town. Cllr Brian Simmons, Cons, Keynsham North
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Keynsham’s Explorer Scout Unit will be embarking on a month of fundraising in May to support their activities. The group’s annual plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 19, from 10am to 3pm at Scout HQ in Ashton Way, where bedding plants will be on sale and pre-orders will be available for collection. The second event will be
a charity golf day at Saltford Golf Club, where golfers of all standards are encouraged to put together a team for the four-ball event on Thursday, May 24. To enter a team, or for more information, call Barrie on 0117 986 3791 or email him at barrie@ orchard-packaging.co.uk. For more information on the Explorer Scout Unit, visit www. kesu.org.uk.
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Profile: Ellie and Marianne Collins, jewellery designers In case it’s not obvious, we are sisters aged 18 and 15 and we live in Keynsham. Living in Keynsham is great as we have lots of friends nearby, it’s close to Bristol and Bath but also surrounded by countryside. We have always spent much of our time being creative, making all sorts of things, and had fun taking part twice in the Keynsham Art Trail where we were able to sell our jewellery as well as lots of tea and cakes! We hit on a great idea for jewellery last year after finding an old map book in a charity shop.
We put a small piece of map in a pendant and covered it with a bubble of resin, which magnified the image and made a beautiful necklace. We can put almost any place in the UK (or any picture) into a pendant and can even make it in silver for a very special gift. For more information, call 0117 986 8224 or email yannycollins@hotmail. co.uk. l If you would like to feature in Keynsham Crafts, email emma@ keynshamvoice.co.uk or call 0117 908 2121.
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Andy triumphs in close encounter at contest
In news from Keynsham Snooker Centre, Andy Maivel defeated Nick Hawkins 3-2 in a desperately close encounter to win Keynsham’s open snooker tournament on April 22 and in doing so confirmed his position as top-ranked player in Keynsham Sunday events. In earlier matches Andy Maivel also recorded victories over Jago Bidmead, Jamie Hawkins, Sam Streams and in the semi-final against Mark Vincent. To reach the final Nick Hawkins scored wins over Danny Hawkins, Jordan Partridge, Jago Bidmead and in the semi-final Jason Sparks. Sam Streams defeated Aaron Matharu in the final to win Keynsham’s junior snooker event on Saturday, April 21. In earlier matches Streams also scored wins over Jordan Barclay, Kyle Mockridge and Jamie Hawkins. Aaron Lowe won the junior pool event also staged on April 21.
Referees team up to play in charity match
Fundraising is the goal for two teams of referees who will go head to head in a charity football match this month. Keynsham Town FC’s third generation artificial grass pitch will play host to the end-of-season 11-a-side game on Saturday, May 19, at 3pm, which should answer the question “can referees play football” once and for all. The teams, from Bath and Weston-super-Mare, will be raising money to support the work of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. There is a £2 entry fee for spectators and all proceeds will go to the charity. Donations to the charity in support of the event can be made at www.justgiving.com/canrefereesplayfootball. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event should email organisers at bathra@ hotmail.co.uk.
Runners hit the road Hundreds of runners are ready to hit the road again this month at the 25th Keynsham 10K Road Race. The event, on Sunday, May 13, has once again been organised by the 1st Keynsham Scout Group, and will start at the former Cadbury site. Ahead of the 10K run’s 11am start, younger runners will also be testing their speed and stamina in the children’s fun run starting at 10am. Youngsters aged from six to 14, split into three age groups, will follow a measured circuit within the Cadbury grounds and every participant will receive a commemorative medallion. Then it’s on your marks for the 10K road race, run under Association of Running Clubs rules, which will see runners of all
standards competing while also raising money for charity. The Clive Farrow Business Team Cup will be given to the first business team to cross the finish line - last year’s winners were Bailey Carpets. There is also an Open Club trophy, which was won by Team Savage in 2011. There are also cups for the first Keynsham male and female resident to finish, so local runners are encouraged to take part. Winners of veteran and junior (aged 15 and 16) categories also win prizes. Last year’s winners of the main race were Martin Cox, of Salford Harriers, in a time of 33 minutes 51 seconds, and Nicola Brookland, of Bristol & West, who finished in 37 minutes 48 seconds. Entry forms for adults can be
obtained from Charles Sanders on 0117 986 5104 or runners can register on the day, which costs £2 in addition to the pre-event fee. Children can also turn up and register on the day for the fun run. The two charities to benefit from sponsorship money raised this year will be the Jessie May Trust, which helps children with life-limiting conditions, and race organisers the 1st Keynsham Scouts, who have recently completed the building of new storage facilities and need funds to help repay the loan. Much of the race takes place on public roads so the organisers ask for patience from other road users for short periods when runners are bunched together. The event is sponsored by Keynsham Hearing Centre.
Signs that new dance workout Bokwa could become the next fitness craze A new style of workout mixing African dance and sign language is on its way to Keynsham. Instructor Lucy Ratnett will be leading bokwa classes and is urging people of all ages and fitness levels to give it a try at a free session on May 10. Lucy, a former professional dancer who has run a dance school for 10 years, said: “I have definitely seen a real difference in my own fitness due to these new dance fitness programs.”
Bokwa is based on South African dance teamed with hand signals, choreographed to pop music. Each move signals letters and numbers, which Lucy says has made it a popular activity for
children and people with hearing impairment. The new bokwa classes will be held on Wednesdays from 8.15-9.15pm at Platinum Fitness, Keynsham, and on Thursdays from 8.15-9.15pm at Saltford Hall, Saltford. The free session will be held at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, on May 10 from 8.15-9.15pm. For details, call Lucy Ratnett on 07887 527633 or email her at lucyratnettdance@live.com.
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‘We’ll make the Lions proud’ Young footballers hope future seasons will be a roaring success after the Lions Club of Keynsham presented them with new kit. The Lions are the new sponsors of the Fry Club under14s team and have funded a new strip for the players, who play in the Avon Youth League third division. The kit, which will be worn at all of the boys’ home games, features the Lions Club International logo. Team manager Rob Scott said: “This support from the Lions Club of Keynsham is most helpful and takes the strain off of hard-pressed parents who otherwise would have to find the money to help buy the kit. “The hope is that we shall do the town and the Lions proud during the next football season in our new strip.” The Lions said they hoped the new kit would help to keep the youngsters focused on sport and to feel pride in representing their town – and even encourage them to be the Lions of the future. Lions Club of Keynsham spokesman Lion Alan Hale said: “We are pleased to be able to help the young people of the town and this will not only give a boost to the club but it will also support the players in remaining healthy and fit. “With the Lions logo on their chest they will perhaps wish to learn more about what we do and in turn their parents or carers might ask the same question and,
who knows, we might find new members now or when these lads grow into adults.” Besides sponsoring the team the Lions have also recently provided the funds for five disadvantaged youngsters to go on school camp and donated £250 to the Forever Friends appeal, which aims to buy a CT scanner for Bath Royal United Hospital. Anyone wishing to know more about the Lions Club of Keynsham, what they do and how to join, can visit the club website at www.keynshamlions.org.uk, or visit their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/keynshamlions. Alternatively, call the club on local rates on 0845 8339817.
The Fry Club under-14s with Rob Scott, left, and Steve Withey, right
Captain Harry Waite receives the new shirts from Lions President Brian Worlock, and Lions Stephanie Louis and John Watts
‘Anything’s possible’ for fundraiser Fiona after completing her first marathon Local fundraiser Fiona Smith says her first London Marathon was “an amazing experience” and it has made her feel anything is possible. Fiona ran the 26.2-mile course in five hours, five minutes and 34 seconds and has so far raised £6,700 for Cancer Research UK. She was cheered on by proud mum Norma, whose own battle with cancer inspired Fiona’s fundraising mission. Fiona said: “I loved every minute of it. “The atmosphere was mindblowing, I couldn’t believe I was
there, running past these famous landmarks. “The crowd was amazing, cheering us all on, and I’m so glad I’ve done it. It was something I never thought I would do, as I only started running just over two years ago.” Fiona is now working on other events to raise money towards the fight against cancer. To donate, visit her fundraising page www.justgiving.com/ fion70 or to get involved in fundraising for Cancer Research UK, email Fiona at fionajanesmith@ btinternet.com.
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Rowers welcoming recruits If you’ve ever wondered whether rowing might be the sport for you, but have some questions, perhaps the following FAQs from Avon County Rowing Club will convince you it’s time to give it a try. Details of the club’s taster sessions for adults can be found on the website at www.avoncountyrowingclub.org.uk or ring 01225 471 661.
Don’t you have to be very tall and muscular to row? Most elite rowers fit that description. Club rowers, however, come in every shape, age and size. Is it as strenuous as it looks on TV? Rowing is as strenuous as you (and your fellow crew members) decide to make it. It’s a great all-over muscle toner, with the added benefit of being a low-impact exercise. And carrying the boats in and out of the boathouse adds a little weight-lifting work to the day. I rowed years ago, but it’s probably all changed. The materials used to construct boats and blades have changed, which has had the happy effect of making boats lighter to lift out of the boathouse and on to the water. Apart from that, you’ll find the seats still move back and forth, and the blades still shift the boat past the water in the same way they always did. I’ve never rowed. What experience is required?
None. Many of our members have come to the sport in their adult years, having never been closer to a rowing boat than watching The Boat Race. We will ask you to confirm you can swim 100m, and then we’ll get you started on our Learn to Row programme. You’ll receive instruction from a British Rowingcertified coach, and be placed in a large boat with experienced rowers to ensure you learn in a safe environment.
Surely experienced rowers won’t want newbies on board? Old-hand rowers genuinely love the sport and are eager for everyone to feel the same! They cheerfully hop into learner boats, and are a valuable resource for newcomers. Remember, every one of them was once a newbie. Do I need special clothes? Loose-fitting clothing is a hazard
in a boat, so wear something that allows you to move freely without fear of snagging on all the sticking-out bits of a boat – no jeans please! Do I have to train regularly and compete in races? Not at all. Some people race competitively; some occasionally; and some row for the fun of it, without ever entering a race. The only pressure you’ll get from us is to have fun.
Club’s 1st team end season with top-class display of rugby to claim fourth position in Counties League Keynsham Rugby Club’s 1st XV finished their league season on a high, winning their last two games to put them in a highly respectable fourth position in the Western Counties (North) League. In the first of these they went away to Whitehall RFC and came away with a 22-7 victory. Try scorers were Ben Newman, Sam Challenger and Paul Edson and Edson added a penalty and two conversions. It was a dire game and no showpiece for rugby
football, but the league points helped take some of the sourness away. In the last game, away at Matson RFC, it was a different story. The team returned to its best form and, with the help of the home team, the spectators were treated to a wonderful display. After a somewhat sluggish start when they went 3–0 down early on but soon clicked into gear and a flowing move was rewarded with a try from Russ Tanner between the
sticks. This was converted by Ben Bolster. The game ebbed and flowed and another glorious spell of passing interchanges from the three-quarter line saw a burst from winger James Hurrell-Smith; Mark Harwood was in support to score a fine try near the touchline. Bolster slotted the conversion. Matson came back with a penalty to leave the half time score 14-6 for the Keynsham. In the second half Matson used their local knowledge of the
pitch to put Keynsham under a lot of pressure and edged in front 16-14 from two unconverted tries. Bolster kicked a long-range penalty to edge the local boys in front, and secured a great win with a further penalty just on the 40 minutes. Final score was 22-16. The Exiles (2nd XV) ended the season edged into third place. The thirds finished joint fifth in theirs and the fourth XV brought up the rear in their league, but enjoyed themselves greatly.
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