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High Street could get £1.5m upgrade Plans are being drawn up for up to £1.5 million worth of improvements to Keynsham High Street now the one-way system is officially here to stay. Page 3
Public get behind campaign for land An action group says support is growing for its campaign to save a patch of abandoned woodland in Keynsham town centre. Page 4
Successful day gets 10k back on track Page 5
First boss hits out at congested roads
Plans to expand town with 1,500 new homes revealed
‘Garden community’ proposal includes 1,600 jobs
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First’s boss got behind the wheel of a Keynsham bus for a day and says the real problem facing his firm is congestion. Page 8
Great expectations for Winter Festival
Celebrations at this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival will have a Dickensian theme, including, of course, a Christmas carol or two. Page 9
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Correction: Viv Townsend In last month’s edition of Keynshamvoice, we reported on a special assembly at St Keyna Primary School held to celebrate school meals supervisory assistant Viv Townsend’s 40 years of service. We incorrectly stated, however, that Viv was retiring.
We are pleased to clarify that this is not the case and Viv intends to continue as an SMSA and in the many roles she fulfils as a volunteer to support school staff. We are happy to correct this and apologise for any confusion that may have been caused by our previous article.
Improvement work under way at flats A housing association has begun a programme of work at Keynsham’s Tintagel Close, where a fire broke out in a bin store this summer and residents recently spoke out about fears over crime and security. Town councillors said they were shocked at issues raised by residents at a meeting, which included broken CCTV, missing security doors and gates, overflowing bins and exposed wiring. In recent weeks, Curo has been on-site carrying out a range of work, including repairs, replacing the temporary bins, improving the courtyard area and speaking to residents. A spokesperson said: “Following recent events, including the bin store fire, we’ve carried out a lot of work at Tintagel Close. We’ve also been talking to residents to find out how we can address their ongoing concerns. “We’ve repaired the homes that were damaged by the fire and removed the bin shell and the remaining sheds; this has
created an open space and we’ve asked residents how they’d like this be used. “We’ve installed new bins, improved the courtyard area and converted a garage to create an area where residents can store bulky waste. We’ve listened to resident feedback about how we can make the area more secure and are replacing the gates to prevent vehicles from driving into the courtyard. “As well as talking to residents about the immediate actions we are taking we’re also talking to them to understand their views for the longer term. We want to know how people feel about living at Tintagel Close, what issues affect them and their ideas for the future. We’ve been visiting residents in their homes and are holding a community drop-in session on Thursday, November 1, at Community at 67, 67 Queens Road from 5pm7pm where residents can meet with Curo colleagues, share their ideas and ask questions.”
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£1.5m improvement plan for High St as one-way system made permanent Plans are being drawn up for up to £1.5 million worth of improvements to Keynsham High Street now the one-way system is officially here to stay. A traffic order issued by Bath and North East Somerset Council last month says the trial arrangement, in which vehicles can only travel south along the road, is permanent as of October 22. As part of the scheme the council wants to make the town centre, including the High Street and Temple Street, more appealing to the people using it with improvements to pedestrian areas, pavements, street furniture, signage and parking. Consultation with residents and businesses will soon be launched on the improvement plans before the council submits a bid for £1.5m of funding from the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to pay for the works. Keynsham councillor Charles Gerrish, cabinet member for finance and efficiency, said: “We want Keynsham to be a place which is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. This potential funding from the West of England LEP has presented us with a fantastic opportunity to invest in the public realm. “This is an important and exciting time for Keynsham. The council will be inviting local residents and business owners to a public consultation in due course and I hope as many people as possible attend and put forward their ideas for these new improvements.” The council is aiming to submit the bid to the LEP in March. The decision to retain the one-way system, and the launch of the “public realm” project, comes almost a year and a half after the experiment began. Pollution monitoring during that time has revealed levels of nitrogen dioxide have fallen around the town centre, below national objective levels. Consultation on the oneway system held earlier this year attracted 1,559 responses,
with 53 per cent of people saying it should be made permanent either as it is or with improvements, while 39 per cent called for it to be scrapped. A report by council officers acknowledged, however, that there was “little support for the Keynsham High Street one-way trial in its current configuration from the local business community”. Consultation responses from more than 100 businesses in the town centre revealed that 39 per cent reported a fall in monthly takings when compared to the same period before the trial, 11 per cent saw an increase and 37 per cent said they had stayed roughly the same. Public realm improvements to the town centre could include better quality, wider pavements, new street furniture and improvements for cyclists. Obsolete signage and other street clutter could also be removed. Consultation on the plans is due to be launched this month. Councillor Paul Myers, cabinet member for economic and community regeneration, said: “Earlier this year people told us that they want to see changes made to the town centre to help make it an attractive place to live and visit, and we have listened. “As a council we have allocated £220,000 towards the Keynsham Town Centre Programme which will strive to make further improvements. A full business case will be developed over the coming
months so we can make a bid for £1.5 million of additional funding from the Local Enterprise Partnership. “We are committed to continuing to invest in our local communities improving the
Keynsham High Street’s one-way system is here to stay and the public will soon be asked for their views on improvements to the town centre’s public spaces environments we live in.” For further information on plans for the High Street, visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/keynsham, where there is also a link to the traffic regulation order covering the one-way system.
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Question time on town’s rail service Rail commuters will have the chance to put their questions to representatives from GWR at a meeting this month. Regional station manager John Lanchester and regional development manager Dan Okey will be giving an update on Keynsham Station and the services that call at the station on Thursday, November 8, at 6.30pm in the Charlton Cinema at The Chocolate Quarter. As well as a presentation there will also be the chance for members of the public to ask questions. Tickets to the meeting are free (but limited to 50) and are available online at https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ keynsham-rail-update-greatwestern-railway-presentationtickets-51541694596 The meeting has been organised by Keynsham Town Council and Severnside Community Rail Partnership.
Residents get behind action group fighting to save land An action group says support is growing for its campaign to save a patch of abandoned woodland in Keynsham. Around 30 people attended a public meeting on October 8 to share their thoughts on the town centre site off Bath Hill and to hear a presentation by members of the Fox and Hounds Lane Action Group (FAHLAG) on their vision to create a nature reserve. Residents from across the town have already offered help with ground clearance and maintenance at the overgrown site as well as fundraising, and FAHLAG organisers said the meeting had given the project a “confidence boost”. The site was put up for sale earlier this year but the group, with support from Keynsham Town Council, persuaded Bath
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The land on the corner of Fox and Hounds Lane and Bath Hill and North East Somerset Council to withdraw it from the market for six months to give the community time to come up with a plan to turn it into a public space. People at the meeting were asked to discuss four issues: what sort of green space the land should become; how to make it a safe place to visit; ideas for fundraising; and who should ultimately own the land. FAHLAG chair Andy Wait said that the ideas put forward at the meeting would be invaluable in taking the project forward. “Overall, it was abundantly clear that people wanted to preserve this little area of undisturbed woodland in the town centre and felt it had great potential to become a valuable educational resource for local schools,” he said. “We now need to persuade B&NES not to put the land back
on the market, but allow us sufficient time to turn this aspiration into reality.” FAHLAG vice chair Margaret Maxwell said she was delighted with the public response. She said: “We now have the assurance that we have the backing of the wider community. In addition we are starting to attract sponsorship from local businesses. This means we can take a clear message back to B&NES about the strength of feeling that exists locally and that people are ready and willing to get involved.” If anyone would like to become a “Friend” of FAHLAG, help with fundraising, take part in a working party to clear and restore the site or help in any way, Margaret or Andy would love to hear from you. They can be contacted by emailing fahlag18@gmail.com
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Town’s 10k is back on track as hundreds join revived race and support charity
More than 600 runners lined up for the start of the Keynsham 10k as it returned after a sevenyear absence from the town’s calendar. Organisers from charity Empire Fighting Chance and Bitton Road Runners say feedback from participants and volunteers who helped the race run smoothly was very positive and plans are already under way for next year’s event. There were 640 registrations for the race, which started and finished at the Chocolate Quarter, with £5,000 raised in aid of Empire Fighting Chance and its work with young people in Bristol, which combines noncontact boxing with mentoring, education, therapy and careers advice. A spokesperson said: “The local community came out in
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hope to build on the event, making it bigger and better in future years.”
There were categories for male and female runners in different age groups and the winners were: Peter Grist – 1st Male; Sophie Voller – 1st Female & 1st FV35; Claire Joliffe – 1st FV45; Jo Webb – 1st FV55; Matt Langdon – 1st MV40; Anthony Ballance – 1st MV50; Dave Wintle – 1st MV60. The winning men’s team was Bitton Road Runners and the winning ladies’ team Westbury Harriers. For more information about Empire Fighting Chance, visit www.empirefightingchance.org and for photos from the event see the Keynsham 10k Facebook page. Our photo is from Tim Graham Photography – visit www.timgrahamphotography. co.uk or find him on Facebook and Instagram.
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Current pet passport requirements
In order to be issued a passport, there are several different requirements which need covering. These include: l A microchip: Your pet has to be microchipped and your contact details registered to the microchip must be up to date. l A valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days before you travel: Bear in mind that your pet passport will not be valid until three weeks after your pet has had their rabies vaccination. Book this in with your vet as soon as possible once you know you’ll be travelling so it’s not left to the last minute. Regular booster vaccinations will also be required for the passport to stay valid. l Treated for tapeworm 24 to 120 hours before coming back into the UK: This requirement is for dogs only and the vet must sign your pet passport to confirm this has been done. You will need to pay a vet in the country you have travelled abroad to to administer this. l Your pet must be three months old or older when you apply for their passport l The vet who issues your pet
passport must be an Official Veterinarian: this means they are qualified to issue pet passports. Ask at your local Healthy Pet Club practice to see if they have an Official Veterinarian team member.
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When you visit your vet for your pet’s passport, ask for further advice on protecting your pet abroad beyond the minimum requirements of a pet passport. For example, ticks and other biting insects in Europe can pass on disease to your pet. Therefore, we would advise you to ask your vet about preventative treatment for these critters before you go, as well as other factors you may need to consider. For the most up-to-date official guidelines on pet passports have a look at these government web pages: www.gov.uk/takepet-abroad and www.gov.uk/ government/publications/takingyour-pet-abroad-if-theres-nobrexit-deal These pages are updated regularly and as it is the pet owner’s responsibility to make sure they have the right documentation to travel, we strongly recommend that you check the government site regularly before you travel to make sure there is no further documentation that your vet needs to sign.
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‘Garden community’ of 1,500 new homes up for discussion Council leaders are set to discuss ambitious plans to create a “garden community” of around 1,500 homes on land behind Waitrose in Keynsham. The scheme has been on the table for a number of years as Bath and North East Somerset Council has looked at how to meet house-building targets – and soon residents will be asked for their views on this and a raft of options covering future developments across the area for the next 18 years. The debate by cabinet members at B&NES is the next stage in updating the Local Plan for the district, which will set out where new homes and employment sites will be located up to 2036. The Keynsham site is to the north of the town between the bypass and the River Avon, is crossed by the Great Western main railway line and is largely on green-belt land. It also includes nearby “safeguarded” former green-belt land between Keynsham and Saltford, which has been set aside for future development and is near a site that is being turned into a new housing estate on Keynsham’s eastern edge, off the Bath Road, by Crest Nicholson. As well as 1,500 homes, the blueprint also includes 50,000 sq ft of employment space,
potentially accommodating around 1,600 jobs, a new primary school, local shops and possibly a new marina on the river. The proposal also says Avon Valley Wildlife and Adventure Park would be retained “as an integral part of the North Keynsham site” but could be relocated further to the east. In their report to council leaders, officers say work on any new homes at the site should not begin until a new road has been created to link Avon Mill Lane with the A4 and a Metrobus route connecting Keynsham and Bristol is in place alongside other transport improvements. The link road scheme – estimated to cost around £24 million and including plans to close Pixash Lane Bridge to vehicles and make the Broadmead Lane underbridge one-way – is also among the options to be discussed by the cabinet. Council leaders will also be asked to look at the proposed expansion of Hicks Gate roundabout and a series of highways projects that will provide a link from the A37 in south Bristol to the Hicks Gate junction. Other options up for discussion as part of the Local Plan update are: l Creation of a new settlement to the South East of Whitchurch, to deliver new
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of the options we’re discussing are ambitious, but also address concerns raised by residents. “This plan will shape the future of Bath and North East Somerset for the next two decades so it’s really important that it works for all our communities. We’ve asked residents for their views at every stage of its development and once cabinet has discussed the options we’ll be consulting again.” Meeting on October 31, the cabinet is due to decide whether to put the proposed options forward for public consultation. If they do, the consultation will take place from November 12 to December 21. The Local Plan is being prepared alongside work on the Joint Spatial Strategy and the Joint Transport Strategy for the whole of the West of England region. For more information, see the papers prepared for the cabinet meeting at https://democracy.bathnes. gov.uk/ieListDocuments. aspx?CId=122&MId=4660
Campaign: ‘Green belt means green belt’ Campaigners in Saltford are preparing to battle to protect green-belt land around the village as Bath and North East Somerset draws up plans for future house-building. Members of Saltford Environment Group have launched a campaign to counter any attempts to earmark nine sites around the village for development. The sites have been listed in the council’s Housing & Economic Land Availability Assessment, which will be considered as part of the Local Plan at a later stage. But members of SEG are rallying residents to defend the green-belt land following their AGM, when members backed the launch of a new campaign. A spokesperson for the group said: “In the discussion we reminded members that more than anyone else, it is local communities like those in Saltford and Keynsham who
live with and understand the real value of the landscape functions provided by their green belt and agricultural land. “It should be for local people and their local planning authority to determine where new housing should be located – and this is the planning policy set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) yet developers constantly challenge the local decision-making process.” As well as mobilising villagers to respond to consultations on the local plan, SEG is also hoping to encourage Keynsham residents to lobby their councillors on protecting land between the two communities. Anyone who would like to find out more about the greenbelt campaign can visit www. saltfordenvironmentgroup. org.uk or the group’s Facebook page.
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First boss points finger at congestion after day of delays behind the wheel
The boss of a bus company hit by driver shortages and delays in recent weeks says he has experienced first-hand what he says is the real cause of problems across the services – congestion. James Freeman, managing director of First West of England, got back behind the wheel on Saturday, October 20, to drive the 349 service between Bristol bus station and Keynsham following rising complaints about late, overcrowded and cancelled buses since the start of September. On each of his five round trips he said his progress was “hampered” every time by events beyond the company’s control, including a minor collision, roadworks and the “terrible” traffic on the A4 at Brislington and has called for buses to be given more priority on the road network. One frustrated bus user from Brislington, Frankie Langeland, has even set up a Facebook page to organise a protest at the current state of the service, with more than 200 people saying they will join her on College Green in central Bristol on November 24. In an open letter to bus users across the area served by First, Mr Freeman said he shared concerns about the reliability of the company’s buses at the moment. He said: “As some people may know I hold a full PCV [passenger carrying vehicle] licence, so I availed myself of the opportunity to do a day’s bus driving on Saturday. It was very instructive and supported what so many members of our driving team at
First West of England managing director James Freeman First West of England have been saying to me recently. “Much has been made recently of our current driver shortage, but I am really worried that this is obstructing our collective appreciation that the real problem is congestion. That is not to downplay the driver shortage problem, which is clearly our immediate problem, but it is essentially a short-term issue and we are already making great strides to deal with it.” Describing his day out on the roads, he said: “Firstly, I was stopped entering Rupert Street by a minor road traffic collision which was cleared away quite quickly but delayed me by several valuable minutes. Negotiating the traffic system at Temple Meads, where the road system is being radically changed in a series of stages that is lasting two years, added an unscheduled
Changes affect town’s evening services Changes affecting a number of evening buses serving Keynsham passengers have come into effect. Bosses say following a review of demand and financial support available, the 10.20pm and 11.20pm number 17 bus (Southmead Hospital to Keynsham) will terminate in Kingswood and will no longer continue to Keynsham from Monday to Saturday. The Sunday and bank holiday timetable will be revised to oper-
ate hourly between approximately 8.30am and 8.30pm, with early morning and late evening journeys withdrawn. First says most customers affected by these changes will still be able to make journeys using other services and/or changing buses in the city centre. For example, customers travelling from Southmead Hospital to Keynsham late in the evening will be able to use services 24 or 76 to the city
seven minutes to the journey as we crawled through the sets of repeated traffic lights more slowly than you could have walked it. “In Keynsham, I was confronted with a set of pop-up traffic lights, courtesy of Wessex Water who were presumably doing some essential maintenance, which held me up towards evening for several minutes but had disappeared by the time of my next trip! The inbound section of the A4 in Brislington was terrible on every trip except the last one, adding five to seven minutes to the journey each time. And everywhere there was congestion and slow-moving traffic coupled with long delays at traffic lights for no very apparent reason.” He said First’s drivers had shared similar stories of delays and concluded that he felt congestion was “the single biggest centre and then service 39 from the city centre to Keynsham. The Monday to Saturday evening service 349 to the Park Estate in Keynsham will also be changing after 8pm. The 7.25pm 349 journey from Bristol to Keynsham Park Estate will continue back to Bristol, rather than terminating at Keynsham Church. Between approximately 8.15pm and 11.15pm, a taxi provided by City Fox on contract to First West of England will operate every 30 minutes around Keynsham and
obstacle” facing the firm as it tried to improve the service. He said: “For the buses to succeed we need more priority than so far has been provided – above all, the priority needs to be joined-up. Bus lanes are only part of the answer: In increasingly congested cities, all too often they just take us from one delay to the next! “As a bus operator we have apologised and take full responsibility for those issues that are within our control that have contributed to the reliability issues of late, and we are working hard to resolve those. But traffic congestion is the single biggest obstacle to running a reliable bus service. The causes of traffic congestion in our region are complex and manifold, and they need both a constructive mindset and joined-up action from all parties involved.” will meet the 39 bus service. Passengers with a valid bus ticket will be able to travel in the taxi for free. A spokesperson for First said: “This innovative approach allows First to continue to provide an evening service for people in Park Estate.” Meanwhile, during the evening on Sundays and public holidays, the frequency of the 39 service is doubled from every 60 minutes to every 30 minutes. To see the full changes affecting the Bristol and Bath area, visit www.firstgroup. com/bristol-bath-and-west
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Great expectations for Winter Festival! Celebrations at this year’s Keynsham Winter Festival will have a Dickensian theme, including characters from Oliver Twist, a policeman on a penny farthing – and of course a Christmas carol or two. The event returns to the town centre on Friday, November 30, from 6pm to 9pm, when the High Street will be lined with stalls, shops will open late, venues around the town centre will host activities and the Christmas lights will be switched on. The festive fun will kick off with carols around the Christmas tree and the big switch-on at 6pm, before the bells at St John’s Church signal the start of local schoolchildren’s procession, which will be joined by Father Christmas, the town crier, 2368 Marching Band and a host of Dickensian characters. The main stage will once again be set up in Temple Street and throughout the evening will host prize-giving, a magician and numbers from Oliver! by Keynsham Light Opera Group. The library will be hosting a flea circus in a box, a face painting station and a Punch and Judy
show, while The Space will have performances from Performers Dance & Musical School, Keyford School of Dance and ChoirJam. Keynsham Brass Band will perform in the Baptist Church, Victoria Methodist Church will welcome Key Voices and the Fear Hall will host community and craft stalls during the festival. Among the local businesses opening their doors on the night are the team at Davies and Way, who will be offering drinks and nibbles and organising festive games for children and adults as they raise money for the Young Minds charity. The window of the team’s High Street office, next to St John’s Church, will also be decorated with a Dickensian theme and a spokesperson said: “We thoroughly enjoy supporting this wonderful local event – the festival seems to get better each year with increasing numbers of people choosing to visit. We look forward to welcoming as many visitors to the festival as possible.” For the full programme and details, visit https://keynsham winterfestival.weebly.com
Road closures, from 3.30pm to 10pm, will include the High Street from St John’s Church to Poundland, Temple Street from Iceland to Carpenters Lane and Charlton Road between the Tesco mini roundabout and the High Street. Buses will run as normal but there will be no pick-up point on Keynsham High Street. Buses will
pick up and set down on Ashton Way, Bath Hill and on Bristol Road. All car parks will be open as usual except the Civic Centre multi-storey car park where there will be no entry from 3.30 pm. A free park and ride service will run from Waitrose to Ashton Way (and back) every five minutes from 5pm to 9.25pm.
Sam Barnes, Councillor Charles Gerrish and Rusty, Rob Stewart, Steve Dale, John Davies and Myrtle, Rachel Baker, Angie, Nick Greeves and William House and Sheppie at The Chocolate Quarter
Charity boss – and dog – call in on epic tour A charity boss is nearing the end of a 180-mile walking challenge that is taking him to all 28 of the organisation’s shops across 20 West Country towns. Setting off from Bath on October 17, the first stop for Dorothy House CEO John Davies and his springer spaniel Myrtle was Keynsham. He was accompanied on the 11-mile walk by Dorothy House volunteer Rob Stewart, his fiancée Angie, William House and his dog Sheppie before they were met at the town’s border by Councillor Charles Gerrish and his dog Rusty. The group visited the town’s Dorothy House shop to meet staff and volunteers as well as Phill Duffy, whose wife Pip was cared for by the hospice, and their son Freddie. Afterwards, John and Myrtle walked to The Chocolate Quarter
to visit the St Monica Trust retirement development, which hosted a reception for John and his supporters and gave everyone a tour of the facilities. The following day, John set off for Radstock and Midsomer Norton and is due to finish his epic One Man and His Dog challenge when he returns to Bath on November 2. John’s walking tour aims to raise funds and awareness of the rising need for palliative and end-of-life care, which Dorothy House provides free to people with a life-limiting illness as well as support for their families. John has been writing a blog during his journey, which can be seen at www.dorothyhouse.org. uk/blog/omhd and people can donate at https://localgiving. org/fundraising/onemanandhis dog/
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Residents across B&NES are being asked what they think of proposals to charge drivers of older, higher-emission cars £9 to enter Bath city centre. Bath and North East Somerset Council has drawn up a plan for a Charging Clean Air Zone in Bath aimed at reducing high nitrogen dioxide levels and is now consulting with the public on their views. The consultation will run until November 26, with council leaders legally bound to make a decision whether to go ahead by December as the Government demands urgent action to tackle the city’s pollution. Under the scheme, people who drive diesel cars registered before approximately 2015 (Pre-Euro 6) and petrol cars registered before approximately 2006 (Pre-Euro 4) will have to pay the new charge. Vans and taxis in the same category would also be charged £9 while higher emission buses, coaches and heavy goods lorries will be subject to a £100 charge. If given the green light, the
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Have your say on £9 charge to enter city’s clean air zone scheme will launch from late 2020 with revenue used to run the new zone and any surplus going towards greener transport. Councillor Bob Goodman, cabinet member for development and neighbourhoods, said: “Like many councils up and down the country we have to address NO2 levels which are harmful to people’s health, and we’re being told by the Government do to that in the shortest possible time. This would mean the introduction of a Clean Air Charging Zone by late 2020. “There is no doubt this proposal would have an impact on residents driving higher-emission vehicles and businesses, and we want to strike a balance with a package that can deliver clean air as soon as possible, while supporting residents and businesses in making the transition to a
cleaner, greener local economy. “We cannot achieve this alone. If people want to see sustainable health improvements for future generations, we have to consider this option which would bring about a reduction in harmful emissions and along with other measures help make Bath a clean and green city. “The consultation over the next few weeks is on a Class D CAZ alongside a range of exemptions, concessions and supporting measures designed to help groups particularly impacted by the proposals. “We will then assess the feedback from this consultation before making a final decision.” Some concerns have been raised by residents, including the impact on less well-off motorists, the potential for new rat runs to spring up in Bath and the effect
on traders in the city. The council says the boundary of the charging zone has been carefully drawn to reduce opportunities for short cuts. The authority is also proposing a number of measures to support the introduction of the zone, including longer opening hours at park and rides, financial support schemes to help those in need upgrade their vehicles and more electric vehicle charging points and cycle parking. Upgrading older buses’ engines is already under way and the council says it expects all buses will be compliant by the time the zone is introduced. Councillor Mark Shelford, cabinet member for transport and environment, added: “The council has looked carefully at other options such as not charging higher-emission cars,
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but technical analysis shows this would not be guaranteed to sufficiently reduce NO2 in
the time available. As well as the proposed Class D Clean Air Zone, we’re looking at a package
of measures such as concessions for vulnerable groups, financial support schemes for residents
and businesses that need it most, public transport improvements and extending the operating hours of the park and ride. Right now we want to talk to people and listen to their views ahead of a decision on a final proposal in December.� The levels of nitrogen dioxide in certain areas of Bath currently exceed EU and national limits, affecting people with heart and lung conditions. High levels of NO2 can also trigger asthma attacks and are linked to reduced lung development in children and the increased possibility of heart attacks and dementia. Anyone who wants to find out more about the proposed charging zone can visit www. bathnes.gov.uk/breathe, where there is also an online questionnaire. Printed summaries and questionnaires can also be found at B&NES libraries and One Stop Shops. There is also a video explaining the plans at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v= ZVx1aR3nMbk Comments must be submitted by November 26.
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Refugee charity in appeal for homes A refugee support group is appealing to people in Keynsham to help them find homes for families fleeing the crisis in Syria. Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) is asking private landlords in the town to get in touch if they would consider renting a property to refugees. The charity says while Bath and North East Somerset Council is willing to take in a number of at-risk families, there is a lack of affordable rental homes in Bath which has limited the number they can offer help. BWR offers practical help, language teaching and befriending to the refugees who are housed in the area. A member of the BWR housing team said: “Many of these families are living in
refugee camps and have children in urgent need of medical care. “Rental accommodation in Keynsham will enable them to come over and get the treatment they need.” Rent needs to be within the Local Housing Allowance rate for this area, which is up to £808 pcm for a three-bedroom house in Keynsham or £849pcm in Bath, and the property should be available for at least a year. Further information about BWR and the package of support available to landlords is available on their website www.bathwelcomesrefugees. org.uk or on Facebook, or the team can be contacted at housing@bathwelcomesrefugees. org.uk
Keynsham Wombles tackled the main roads leading into Keynsham in a mass litter-pick on Saturday, October 20. After just two hours, each group had collected six sacks of litter and organisers have thanked everyone who took part.
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CCTV appeal after bank cards taken Police have released CCTV images of men they would like to speak to after an elderly lady in Keynsham was tricked into handing over her bank card. The 80-year-old woman was one of three pensioners targeted in a phone scam between September 14 and 15 in which a man claimed to be a police officer calling from a Bristol police station. The bogus policeman claimed in two cases that the victim’s bank account had been compromised and their bank cards had to be handed over while in the third case he said a recent withdrawal contained counterfeit cash which had to be given up along with the victim’s bank cards. The victims were told to leave their cards outside their homes in envelopes, which were then collected within about 15 minutes.
The Keynsham woman was contacted just before 9pm on Friday, September 14, which resulted in her handing over cash and her bank card, which was then used in several unsuccessful attempts to withdraw cash. An 84-year-old man from Clifton handed over his bank card but refused to give his PIN number while an 84-year-old woman in Stapleton gave up her cards, which were then used to withdraw cash. The CCTV images have been released following the incident in Keynsham and police are urging anyone with information to contact them. Sergeant Ashley Jones, of the Senior Citizen Liaison Team, said: “Neither the police nor your bank will ever ask you to disclose your PIN. If you’re a victim of fraud we would ask you to cancel your cards, not to hand
Police would like to speak to these men following a phone scam them to us. Please don’t discuss your finances with anyone who calls you out of the blue, even if they say they’re a police officer or from your bank. Genuine callers will be happy to make an appointment for you to visit them. If you know someone who may be vulnerable to this type of fraud, I’d urge you to talk to them about it.”
Anyone who can provide information on the incidents or CCTV images can contact police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5218207112. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or contact them https:// crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
pounds and then you would still have to pay out to rectify the defects. One of the most important parts of the car is the tyres and their condition. Being the one part that keeps you on the road, check them for even wear and make sure they have not worn through to the canvass or wire. This amounts to an endorsable fixed penalty notice, which would add points to your licence. It’s a lot cheaper to get the tyres changed. The world of policing is evolving and as we move forward we are looking at agile working. This includes the use of mobile technology, where our old-fashioned pocket notebooks are going digital with notes being recorded on mobile phones as well as officers being issued laptops. The vision is to get us mobile, out in the community where we can be seen, approached and spoken to. If you see any of the team out and about, please come over and talk. We will listen to concerns, answer questions and record incidents. The new ways of working are designed to provide a more effective service to the public. We are more tied to computers as a lot more of our information is
shared nationwide and so direct input is the best way of achieving this. If we do this when we are out and about it’s better for everyone. When I joined the police I never wanted to be tied to an office, I wanted to be out meeting people and this is a great way of getting back to that. Having recently attended the Connecting Communities meeting that is held quarterly in The Space, I presented the most recent crime figures. I was pleased to report that the crime figures as a whole were down, with the most significant being the reported antisocial behaviour offences. This proves that the action that we have taken since last year has made a difference. We are still targeting some named individuals and hotspot locations and will continue to do so. There is a worrying trend of arson occurring in and around the Memorial Park and, as such, if you see anything of this nature please report it. We have taken some action in relation to this but we would like to identify the offenders and deal with them for these matters. As usual, any information will be gratefully received.
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offences occurring. Remember, it is an offence to buy fireworks and provide them to anyone under 18. It is also an offence to set off fireworks in a public place without the relevant permissions. We will be actively targeting our parks and open spaces and any under-18s that are found to be in possession of fireworks will be dealt with robustly. If you purchase fireworks for a home display, please store them safely and make sure you have a bucket of water on standby in case it’s needed. If we all act in a responsible way then Bonfire Night should pass without incident and we can help the people that really need us. As winter sets in in earnest, please take 10 minutes to check your car over. Inspect the fluid levels, tyres etc. This is something that we should all do, not just worry about when our car is due a service. Most people don’t realise the powers that the police have in relation to the road worthiness of your vehicles. We are empowered to issue fixed penalty notices for up to three offences at a time and with the varying penalty amounts this can soon add up to a few hundred
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Festival aiming to spread kindness across community Kindness will bring the community together, with a series of events taking place around Keynsham this month. Keynsham Kindness Festival will run from November 3 to 13 and will see groups and venues around the town offer a range of free activities and meet-ups to promote connection and wellbeing. The organisers are looking at how kindness affects wellbeing and events will be loosely on the themes of Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give. The full programme is still being finalised by Kind Keynsham and Keynsham Action Network and will include a day of activities at Somerdale Pavilion’s Cadbury Room on Saturday, November 10, including talks, crafts, dance and mindfulness.
Other events and activities being planned include a tea party and a sugar-free cake and candy floss-making session at Temple Street Canteen and taster sessions with Keyford Dance School on November 11 and 13. There will also be yellowthemed window displays by local retailers, Kindness Buttonmaking workshops, a litter pick with Keynsham Wombles, a walk with Avon Wildlife Trust and more. A number of Temple Street
retailers are also running special offers, including free bike checks at 73 Degrees on November 5 from 10am to 2pm; free bra fittings at Perfect Fit; a free tie with every shirt from Suave Owl; and a free record from the £2 box at Longwell Records with any purchase. Festival events will be promoted on social media using the Kind Keynsham hashtag #kindness_connects and full details will be available at www. facebook.com/kindkeynsham and on the Twitter feed @keynshamaction
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Nick is party’s choice for election battle Nick Coates has been announced as the Liberal Democrats’ parliamentary candidate to take on Jacob Rees-Mogg at the next election. Mr Coates, a qualified chartered accountant who has worked in the housing sector and for public, private and not-forprofit organisations, has been selected to stand for election in North East Somerset. He said: “I want to bring a
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Keynsham Foodbank is appealing for early donations to help support families facing food crisis this Christmas. Volunteers say while they receive many food items over the festive period, a large number arrive just before Christmas, which means there isn’t enough time to get them to the charity’s distribution centres before Christmas. Foodbank coordinator Alan Hale said it takes two weeks for donated items to be collected, sorted at the warehouse and then delivered to each distribution centre. He said: “This is normally never a problem, until we come to Christmas. So ideally we would love to be receiving Christmas fare from now as long as the use-by date takes it beyond Christmas. This would
help us to give those that we help the treats and Christmas food that many of us take for granted." In the current financial year so far, Keynsham Foodbank has provided emergency food supplies to 191 adults and 146 children. The year before, 400 children and 446 adults were fed by the foodbank. Mr Hale added: “We are of course most grateful to the community and others who come to Keynsham to shop. Without their support through the supermarket drop boxes we could not do what we do, to try and alleviate food poverty in our community." Foodbank drop boxes are located at Waitrose and Tesco and each has a white board attached to it where the items most in need are displayed.
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As the doors open at 9am on Saturday, November 17, Keynsham Scouts will celebrate 40 years of hosting their fundraising auction. The first auction in 1978 was held on a Friday evening and raised what was then a massive sum of £532, with bidding continuing until 1am! Over the next 40 years the auction has proved a very lucrative fundraising event for the Scouts, as well as offering a great day out for our community and a fabulous place to pick up bargains. The picture on the right is taken from the early days, when the Scout HQ was half the size it is today. Amazingly, those you can see on the stage – Barrie Dunn, one of the original auctioneers, and Sue White – are both still involved. Come and spot them this year! Thanks to the money the event has raised over the years, a new Scout HQ was built, twice the size of the original – and still the crowds flock in to fill it! If you have never been then this year pop in and help the
Barrie Dunn and Sue White preside over an early Scout auction Keynsham Scouts and a great way to raise funds. Our winter shoot is £20 per person. For more information or to reserve a place, email Fundraising clay shoot claypigeon@1stkeynshamscouts. Mum, dad, gran, grandad– org.uk or ring 07961 394264 everybody is welcome at our Be warned – certain next Scout clay shoot weekend sessions are already full so on November 24 and 25 at our advance booking is strongly Chelwood campsite. recommended if you require a set It’s just one of a range session. of activities undertaken by Scouts celebrate – there are bound to be bargains, good food and hot coffee.
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Remembering former Scouts lost in World War I At the age of 21 he was a Second Lieutenant in the Somerset Light Infantry and was attached to the Royal Flying Corp, 70th squadron, as an observer. His plane was shot down on August 9, 1916 over Bapaume, France where he and his pilot Lieutenant Shepherd were killed. His body was never recovered. His machine was seen to dive steeply after an enemy encounter, when two parts fell off and the dive became vertical in an uncontrolled fall of 6,000 feet.
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l If you are related to either of the above, the Scout group would love to hear from you. Simply ring 07714 237525 or email scouts@1stkeynsham scouts.org.uk Our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers will be remembering John and Harold, who were two of the original young men who started Scouts in Keynsham in 1909. Two amazing stories and we are still researching others. Keep a look out for There But Not There transparent silhouettes representing them and others who were Scouts in Keynsham and lost their lives in the conflict.
Keynsham’s youth councillors are inviting all young residents to come and put their questions to MP Wera Hobhouse. As part of UK Parliament Week, KeynshamNow is welcoming the MP for Bath to TimeOut on Sunday, November 18, at 2pm. Wera, who was elected to Parliament last year, will be answering young people’s questions for an hour and anyone aged between 11 and 20 is invited to come along. A spokesperson for KeynshamNow said: “Wera is a female MP in a male-dominated world. She is one of the few European nationals in the House of Commons, is one of only 12 Liberal Democrat MPs in Westminster so she knows what it is like to be in a minority. Come and find out how she copes.” TimeOut Youth Centre is at 16 Bath Hill, Keynsham.
Awards to honour region’s Young Stars The search is on for young people who have achieved extraordinary things as part of Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Our Young Stars Awards. People across the area are being asked to nominate young people they feel deserve recognition by November 30. The categories are Education, Unsung, Courage, Sport and Innovation and three finalists will be selected in each before an awards ceremony in March. Nominees must be 18 or under on December 3, 2018 and live in Bath and North East Somerset. Nomination forms are available online at: www.bathnes.gov.uk/ ouryoungstars The awards are supported by Wessex Water, Bath Rugby, Rengen Developments, part of the IESIS Group, and Kersfield.
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Struggling studio school to close, trust announces An education trust that runs 10 schools, including six in Keynsham and Saltford, has applied to close one of its studio schools at the end of the next academic year. Wellsway Multi Academy Trust says The Bath Studio School has never been able to recruit enough students to make it financially viable, failing to fill even half of its capacity of 300. The school, which is based in Frome Road in Bath and specialises in creative and digital skills for 14 to 19-year-olds, currently has 126 pupils on its books. The Secretary of State for Education has granted a “decision in principle” to close the school at the end of the 2019/2020 school year and individuals and organisations have until November 27 to put forward their views on the closure by emailing RSC.SW@ education.gov.uk Andrea Arlidge, the chief executive of WMAT, said: “We have made this request to the DfE with a heavy heart and considerable sadness. Our decision to seek the closure of TBSS does not reflect on the commitment and dedication of its staff and we will continue to do our utmost to support our current pupils through to the completion of their courses. We will also seek to respond quickly to parent concerns. “Ultimately, there is simply not enough demand in the Bath area for the type of education that TBSS provides. As a consequence, the school is not meeting its costs, has had to be heavily subsidised by the WMAT and is not financially viable.”
TBSS opened in September 2014, four years after the studio school initiative was launched to deliver the national curriculum with a stronger focus on working with local employers. Around 20 studio schools across the country have closed or have announced plans to close. The school was told it “requires improvement” by Ofsted after its first inspection in December last year. In a letter to staff, Ms Arlidge says that Keynsham’s IKB Academy, the trust’s STEM studio school, “continues to go from strength to strength” and benefits from sharing its site with Wellsway School, enabling it to offer a broader curriculum. Bath councillor Joe Rayment, deputy leader of B&NES Labour Group, has criticised the decision to close TBSS, which he said had taken in many pupils from the now-closed Bath Community Academy. In a letter to the Secretary of State, he said: “Bath Studio School serves the area that has just lost its local secondary school, and provided a lifeline for many parents and children.” He adds: “Bath Studio School was opened only in 2014 and has only had one full Ofsted inspection. The school has state0f-the-art facilities which allow it to be a fantastic school for any child interested in digital media – a growing and vital industry in the West of England.” The trust says it is planning to expand the Aspire Academy, a special school that shares a site with TBSS, to provide more places for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
New primary hosts its first Christmas fair The Friends of Somerdale School are extending a warm welcome to the community to the first Somerdale Educate Together Christmas fair. The event will take place on Saturday, November 24, between
2pm and 5pm at the school in the Somerdale development. Among the activities and attractions there will be stalls, arts and crafts, cakes and a raffle featuring prizes donated by local businesses.
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Razorlight gig is hot ticket for music fans It was a full house of enthusiastic music fans that greeted indie band Razorlight at The Space in Keynsham for an exclusive gig. Frontman Johnny Borrell and guitarist David Ellis performed tracks from the band’s first album in 10 years – Olympus Sleeping – as well as revisiting some of their old hits, including former number one America. The show on October 27 was quite a coup for a small town and was hosted by Iain Aitchison, the owner of Temple Street shop Longwell Records. Fans were given tickets to the show after purchasing a copy of the album at the shop and Iain said he soon
realised that demand meant he needed to move to The Space rather than hosting the event in-store. More than 120 people attended the gig, which was made possible after author Graham Jones, who gave a talk on record shops at The Space last month, put the band’s management in touch with Iain. Keynsham singer-songwriter Louisa Maria Baker, who performed at this summer’s Keynsham Music Festival with her band Tequila Mockingbyrd, was also invited to open the show for Razorlight. Afterwards, the band stayed for a signing with fans.
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The centenary of the end of the First World War prompts recollection not just of the military activities but of the enormous efforts on the home front to support those fighting abroad. This photograph shows a delivery to a house at No 30 High Street, where the Fear Hall now stands. The front room was turned into a shop, where people brought items they had made to sell to raise funds for the Bath War Hospital (situated where the RUH now stands), along with vegetables to supply the hospital. Nurses of the Voluntary Aid Detachment are unloading boxes from the hospital, possibly containing bandages requiring rolling or sewing jobs required.
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New book turns spotlight on town’s pools entrepreneur A Bristol author has turned his attention to one of Keynsham’s best-known residents. Journalist and broadcaster Maurice Fells has named football pools entrepreneur Horace Batchelor among Somerset’s most interesting characters in his latest book. The Little Book of Somerset is due to be published on November 1 and features anecdotes, facts and oddities about the county’s people and places, past and present. Maurice says Mr Batchelor certainly put his hometown on the map, reading out radio adverts for his Infra Draw system, which he said predicted football match results. Newspaper reports from the time said his system had helped gamblers win £12 million between 1948 and 1971, but Mr Batchelor’s own profits from the scheme remained a mystery. Mr Fells said: “He created his own adverts for Radio Luxembourg in the 1950s and 1960s – the only commercial radio station on the air at the time. He made sure that money from listeners who wanted to take part in his scheme was sent to the right address by spelling it out. “He always read out on the address: ‘Horace Batchelor, Department One, Keynsham,
spelt K-E-Y-N-S-H-A-M, Keynsham, Bristol’.” The book also looks at the events of the Great Flood of 1968 and the havoc it wreaked in the Chew Valley. Mr Fells, whose other books include Bristol Plaques and The A-Z of Curious Bristol, adds: “I spent many hours trawling through old newspapers and magazines, catalogues and brochures issued by Somerset firms. Some of those firms are no longer trading in the county but it’s been fascinating to discover how they were formed and developed.” The Little Book of Somerset is published by the History Press on November 1.
Detail from a patchwork hanging by textile artist Helen Grist
Bygone mills inspire artist’s textile display A textile artist from Keynsham will be exhibiting artwork she has created using dyes once made at a mill in the town. Helen Grist has been researching dyestuffs that, until the 1960s, were processed at the Albert Mill. She said: “Exotic woods were imported via the docks in Bristol and turned into dye stuffs at the mill, known locally as the Logwood Mill.” She has now created a
number of patchwork hangings using textiles dyed with three of the dyes once produced at the mill: logwood, brazilwood and fustic. A small exhibition will be held in Keynsham Library from Friday, November 9, to Tuesday, November 20, and Helen will on hand to talk to visitors and answer questions about the dyes and the dyeing process from 11am to 1pm on November 10, 15 and 17.
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Keynsham takes gold again as ‘community embraces Bloom’ with chair Denise James
Keynsham has triumphed once again at the RHS South West in Bloom regional awards, winning gold for the fifth consecutive year. The judges made particular note of the fact that Keynsham in Bloom is volunteer-led and said that the pride in the community was very evident throughout the judging tour. They were also pleased to be taken to a wide variety of different areas throughout the town. We are judged on
Awards on display at the Keynsham in Bloom presentation evening a number of aspects, and the judges provided us with some positive feedback on each: Horticultural Achievement – The horticultural displays both public and private were of a high standard. The Abbeyfield Retirement Home was well designed with a variety of seating options and
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an excellent choice of species being grown. Community @67 have really made an impact with their floral planters situated in a difficult environment. They were also impressed with our hanging baskets, which were made by volunteers and have since saved a considerable sum of money on maintenance. Horticultural Improvement – The new Civic Centre area would benefit from more planters to soften the hard landscaping. It was also suggested that Keynsham in Bloom look to establish a Friends of Keynsham Memorial Park Group, which would greatly help the council maintain the park and involve local residents in decision making. A tree trail, with accompanying leaflet, would be a great educational asset as the park has some magnificent specimen trees and is almost like a mini arboretum. Environment Responsibility – Keynsham Wombles are a very proactive group and have a major
presence in the town, with such a large membership they can have a real impact, especially after large events such as the music and winter festivals. They have come up with a range of innovative ideas, such as the terracotta ash trays which have been distributed to local restaurants and cafés, as well as placing stickers on the pavements directing people to the litter bins. Environment Improvement – It was noted that the railings at the entrance to Keynsham Memorial Park are in need of re-painting – hence the suggestion to form a Friends group as various funding streams are readily available to apply for. The judges also felt that more areas in the park could be left unmown to create wildlife habitats. Community Participation – The judges were impressed with the many community groups who take great pride in their town and work with Keynsham in Bloom. Community Improvement – It was suggested that we may wish to consider arranging an “open gardens” day or weekend to raise funds for future initiatives. This is something that we will certainly be considering as we know from our local Keynsham in Bloom competition we have some very keen gardeners who may be pleased to show off their gardening skills. We also picked up three discretionary awards after being nominated by our regional judges Jane Pagano and Michael Foy. Keynsham Wombles were
Chris Pollock, Dawn Drury, Linda Stone and Clare Pollock receive the gold award from Mayor of Yeovil David Recardo
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Clare Pollock’s Keynsham garden was described as a ‘mini Chelsea’ by visiting judges awarded the London and Manchester Cup for an outstanding contribution to an environmental initiative. Keynsham resident Clare Pollock was awarded the West Country TV Cup for her lovely garden which featured in our regional judging tour. Michael Foy commented that it was like a “mini Chelsea”. Clare dedicates so much time to designing her garden displays each year, featuring in our Floral Bike Trail and this year’s Scarecrow Trail. Clare was also nominated for the best non-municipal floral display and was named gold overall winner in both the Keynsham in Bloom and Bath in Bloom competitions for small garden not visible from the pavement. Our Keynsham Scarecrow Trail was awarded the Serco Cup. This award is given for the best community initiative shown within a main competition area. We were also nominated for the South West Tourism Salver for best produced judges’ portfolio. The portfolio is given to the judges on judging day and can take any form in respect of layout and content. The portfolio should contain information on the group’s activities, fundraising, key projects undertaken and any other information for the judges to study. It must also include photographs of their spring displays. We would like to thank Atanas Kovachev and Atanas Atanasov for putting our portfolio together this year. It was a great achievement to be nominated, considering there are over 60 regional entries, all
having to produce a portfolio. Our achievements this year clearly demonstrate that Keynsham in Bloom is growing stronger each year. This can only be achieved by the commitment of our community groups and local residents, who have all embraced “Bloom”, which has helped to make Keynsham an award-winning town. We would like to thank all our volunteers who have helped plant up and water our floral displays. Our hanging baskets this year were superb and we would also like to thank Keynsham window cleaner Mark Hacker, who took on the task of watering and maintaining our baskets this year. The hot weather proved to be challenging, but nonetheless Mark’s dedication certainly helped to keep the baskets flowering throughout the summer.
More volunteers needed
We will be meeting towards the end of November and would welcome any new volunteers who feel they can give a few hours of their time to help with our projects. We may be a gardening group, but you do not need to have any gardening skills to join us – if you’re handy with a paint brush then we will be re-painting finger posts and benches in the near future. Pop in to the Town Council offices at Temple Street (behind the WWI Remembrance mural) and you can fill in a volunteer form.
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Charity makes great strides towards buying home as supporters step out
A fundraising walk and cycle ride has taken Keynsham Mencap Society a step closer to the charity’s goal of buying its own premises. More than £3,200 in sponsorship was raised towards the project on September 16 as society members and supporters set off on foot, on bikes and in wheelchairs along the Bristol and Bath cycle path. Members of staff from the Keynsham branch of Santander were among those joining the annual event, which starts from the Bird in Hand in Saltford, and fundraiser Amanda Leonard said: “Well done to everyone who took part, it’s a great achievement for our members to complete the event while collecting sponsorship. “We always appreciate support from local businesses and the community whether it is via donations, volunteering or helping to raise awareness.” Another fundraiser taking to the cycle path recently was the society’s Club 25 deputy leader Ceri Lloyd, who finished a “Four Half Marathons in Four Weeks” challenge with a 13.2-mile run along the track. Ceri ran the Bristol Half, Cheltenham Half and Cardiff Half and was due to finish with the tough Wales Trail Half Marathon – but flooding forced organisers to cancel the event. Determined to complete her challenge, Ceri headed out in the pouring rain to run the final
Keynsham Mencap Society members and supporters set off on the annual sponsored walk and ride 13.2 miles along the cycle path, raising more than £1,000 in the process, which has been split between Keynsham Mencap and another charity. Ceri thanked everyone for their support and added: “Money raised is also another step towards Keynsham Mencap's plan to own their own accessible premises to allow them to offer more social activities for more amazing individuals who find the world a little more challenging than the rest of us, but could teach us so much about how to live in it better.” The charity’s building fund currently stands at just over £94,000 and treasurer Russ Pocock said the aim is to hit the
£100,000 mark by the end of the financial year. As part of the drive, Keynsham Mencap is hosting its third annual fundraising dinner and auction at Saltford Golf Club on March 9 and is inviting local businesses to sponsor the event, which has so far received support from Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Toplink Envelopes, St Monica Trust and Eveleighs estate agents. Any businesses that would like to find out more about sponsorship can email amanda@ keynshammencap.org.uk Anyone who would like to fundraise for Keynsham Mencap can contact Amanda at the same email address.
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Fifty years on, classic albums inspire music festival events While known for putting up-and-coming acts and new music in the spotlight, next summer Keynsham Music Festival is transporting visitors back to 1969. Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the release of two very well-known albums – The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Keynsham by the Bonzo Dog Band – and organisers are planning to celebrate. The Bonzos never actually visited Keynsham, a town they got to know through football pools entrepreneur Horace Batchelor’s Radio Luxembourg adverts, despite The Bonzo Dog Band’s Keynsham coming to Bath and even been speaking to former dropping off festival director Ric frontman Neil Innes and a Davison on the bypass in the representative of his bandmates, 1970s. say a visit to 2019’s festival has But organisers, who have not been ruled out.
Already on the programme for next year is a special celebration of Abbey Road, in the shape of a live performance of the whole album co-ordinated by Saltford’s Nick Pallett, which may open the festival. A second full opera – Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore – will also take place in the Memorial Park following the success of this year’s performance of La Boheme by Opera in a Box. More than 130 volunteers gave 400 hours to this year’s festival and organisers are urging anyone interested in getting involved in next summer’s event to get in touch at info@keynshamfest. co.uk
Appeal for helper who left blanket A reader is appealing for a woman who came to the aid of a friend in Keynsham to get in touch with him following the incident. Peter (who has asked us to print just his first name) said his friend, who has a disability, suffered an injury in the car park of the town’s Tesco supermarket as he got out of his vehicle on the morning of Saturday, October 20. His friend was unable to move and had to lay on the ground in the car park as they waited for an ambulance to attend. A woman gave Peter’s friend a blanket to use while they waited but she left before the ambulance arrived. Peter said he would now like to return the blanket and thank her for her help. She is asked to get in touch on 01225 872901.
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n NEWS Call for recruits to join Frys U16s girls If any girls in Year 10 or 11 are looking for a new football club to join, Frys U16s could be the club for you. The team, which plays in the Bristol Girls League and holds its home games on what they describe as some of the best pitches in Bristol at Somerdale Pavilion, is looking for extra players. The team trains twice a week, on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, and anyone who is interested in joining can contact the U16s manager, Mark Small, on 07968 059011 or email him at mark.small@sky.com
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Organisers launch new food market at annual craft fair A popular annual craft fair is returning to Wellsway School this month – but with a different flavour. More than 20 artisan food producers will be setting up alongside the artists and craftspeople for the event’s first food and drink market. Chris Westgate and Debbie Keeling, who are organising the market on behalf of the school’s PTA, have both had stalls at the fair in previous years and said they spotted a gap for quality, locally produced food. Producers will be on hand at the fair on Sunday, November 11, to offer local wines, beers, liqueurs, speciality oils, chocolates, chilli marmalades, vegan food and more. Debbie said: “We’re excited to be introducing a number of
new producers and crafters this year. Interest in the fair has always been great, but this year we’ve sent out an unprecedented number of applications. “We are also really grateful for the support of local businesses like Andrews Property Group in Keynsham who have sponsored our flyer and SOS Design in Priston for graphic design and a website. This year we are hoping to attract an even wider audience
for this fabulous market”. There will also be a talk on beekeeping from Alison of Hives and Herbals and a café will be offering refreshments, including cakes made by pupils in a Bake Off competition. The Wellsway Artisan Craft Fair is in the Mendip Hall foyer at Wellsway School on Sunday, November 11, from noon to 4pm. See www.wellswaypta.co.uk for more information.
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Golfers have a ball at annual charity contest Thousands of pounds has been raised for a dementia charity after dozens of golfers took to the green at Saltford Golf Club. The club hosted the annual Marcus Woodward Birthday Charity event on October 19 to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Forty teams of four – men, women, mixed and of all ages – took part in the day’s contest,
followed by a three-course meal served by Haywards Kitchen at the club. The winning team was from Beaufort Bespoke Kitchens of Saltford and consisted of John Sandell, Nigel Shaw, Nick Perkins and Duncan Wellington. The event raised £2,300 for Alzheimer’s Research UK and the prizes for the day were handed
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n NEWS Event to explore village life in war A special event looking at Saltford’s role in World War I will be held as the village commemorates the centenary year. The annual Remembrance Sunday service on November 11 will take place at the village war memorial just before 11am before Saltford Hall opens its doors from 2pm to 5pm to host range of activities and displays. The results of a World War I genealogy research project by Bath Record Office involving Saltford families will be available for residents to explore alongside a display created by Saltford Environment Group featuring material from the History of Saltford project looking at events and activities in the village during the Great War. Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society will be displaying local items and national and local pictures from the time will also be on show alongside artwork created by Saltford Primary School pupils to mark the centenary. Residents are also invited to bring along any World War I memorabilia and medals for examination by a medals expert from the Avon branch of the Western Front Association, which will also have a display at the event. Local band Now & Then will lead a topical musical singalong during the afternoon and tea and cake, including 1918 War Cake, will be provided. Residents will also be able to search and print out recorded evidence of individuals who served or died during World War I and anyone who has any local pictures from around 1918 is urged to come forward. The free event has been organised by Saltford Parish Council, Saltford Environment Group and Saltford Community Association. Donations will be accepted for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Email events@saltfordhall. co.uk or call 01225 874081 for further information.
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Communities honour Veterans will once again be leading Remembrance Day tributes in Keynsham as the community marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. The annual parade, organised by Keynsham Royal British Legion and joined by the 2386 Squadron Air Training Corps band, will set off on Sunday, November 11, from Ashton Way at 9am, along Rock Road and into the High Street to reach St John’s Church at 9.30am for a Remembrance service. Following the service, at 10.30am the parade will muster at the Station Road junction outside the church to march back along the High Street and onto Bath Hill to the Memorial Gates for 10.55am for the wreath-laying ceremony. A single maroon will then be fired to mark the start of two minutes’ silence, with another marking the end, before the parade marches back along Bath Hill, along the High Street, into Charlton Road and then into Ashton Way for dismissal. A spokesperson said: “On behalf of the Royal British Legion, we hope that as many people as possible will come to observe the silences, attend the church service and watch the parade. “A poppy cascade will flow down the side of the church, each poppy having been hand-knitted and attached to netting by an
amazing group of people. Thanks goes to Keynsham Town Council, Keynsham in Bloom, the Royal British Legion and many, many kind, dedicated people. “People of Keynsham and surrounding areas are some of the finest and we hope the numbers at this year’s centenary of World War I Remembrance Parade will prove to be an even bigger event than last year where
everyone can freely come to show their respect for those who gave their lives for us.” Poppies will be displayed along the parade route and the cascade of handmade poppies is due to be hung from the tower of St John’s Church on November 4 to provide a backdrop for the commemorations. There will also be Tommy silhouettes placed in the church,
Service to pay respects to 89 lost in the Great War Local schoolchildren will be among those paying their respects to the 89 Keynsham and Saltford men who lost their lives as they served in the First World War. A memorial service at St John’s Church on Friday, November 9, will start a weekend of Remembrance and the community is invited to join in. Youngsters from Chandag Junior School and St John’s C of E Primary School will be joined at the war memorial at Keynsham Memorial Park gates from 10.30am by
representatives of the Royal British Legion, Keynsham Town Council and Keynsham in Bloom. The group will then walk to the church for a service starting at 11am, which will include World War I poems and readings, and performances of songs from the period by Chandag Junior School and the Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir, led by Grenville Jones of the Goldies charity. Families of some of those who lost their lives in the conflict are also expected to attend the service,
which will also include the performance of two special World War I medleys, which are part of an award-winning intergenerational programme launched by the Goldies charity to mark the centenary. At the end of the service, members of the congregation will bring forward 89 handmade wooden poppies, one for each of the local men lost in the war, as a mark of respect. Organisers add that if there is bad weather on the day, people will go straight to the church instead of meeting at the park gates.
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fallen in centenary year Three-day event to remember the sacrifices made
in schools and the library as part of the There But Not There fundraising Remembrance project that has created the figures to represent those who lost their lives in battle between 1914 and 1918. There will be intermittent road closures in the town centre from just before 9am to 11.30am to allow the parade to pass.
by Ros Anstey A three-day event will be held in Compton Dando to remember all those who fought in the First World War, including three villagers who died fighting for their country. Three There But Not There silhouettes will be placed in the village in tribute to Ben Harding, Henry Harvey and Frederick Light, who died between 1914 and 1916, as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made. A free three-day exhibition will be hosted in St Mary’s Church from November 9 to 11, telling the stories of those who answered the call to fight, looking at their lives before and after the war. A poppy cascade, made with 1,000 poppies knitted, crocheted or sewn by people in the village, will be displayed over the font and there will be contributions to the exhibition from young residents. A church service will be held at 10am on Sunday, November 11, followed by an Act of Remembrance at the war memorial. The church bell ringers will also be “ringing for peace” from 2pm until 3pm. The village is taking part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100
Volunteers working on the poppy cascade, above; below, the There But Not There silhouettes placed in the pews at St Mary’s Church years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I, organised by Pageant master Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR and including events taking place across the country and around the world. For further information about events in Compton Dando, call Ken or Joy Webb on 01761 490983 or email kenwebb44@btinternet.com
Reflections on war in words and music to provide ‘profound’ tribute An event combining music and poetry is being held at The Space in Keynsham to reflect on the Great War in the words of those who experienced it. Musicians and readers have been given free rein to choose the songs and readings that will form Requiem, which will take place on Friday, November 9, at 7.30pm. Music will range from original or traditional to modern pieces on the theme of war, juxtaposed with poetry by the likes of Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen. Performers include local
singer-songwriters Nick Pallett, Rebecca Shelley, Steve Mercy and Blitz Time Sally and the programme will be finalised
at the last minute. The event is being organised by Keynsham Arts Consortium and a spokesperson said: “For this
important landmark a number of us thought that an event to accompany other events, with a focus on reflections of the actual war, would be appropriate. “This will be a simple but slick production with no narrative save that of the words of the poetry, much of it familiar, produced by direct experience of the Great War. “We hope the effect will be surprising and, where best, profound.” Tickets for Requiem are £7 plus booking fee from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue. co.uk/ or 0117 986 8683.
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Bonfire Night Up On The Council Rec It was bonfire night up on the council rec With the neighbourhood invited, you just turned up on spec People were beginning to gather, crowds had started to form Laughing and chatting, the atmosphere friendly and warm I will always remember that night, my first public display Eight years old, I was excited for all of that day Zoe Shepherd, Enza Evans and Helen Walker
Barbers’ 10k raises £1,145 for family charity A team of barbers has raised more than £1,000 to help bereaved families after running the revived Keynsham 10k last month. Helen Walker, Enza Evans and Zoe Shepherd, who all work at Blades Barbers in the High Street, ran the race on October 7 in support of Made a Mark. The charity, set up in memory of young father Mark Knapp, aims to provide breaks for families who have suffered a bereave-
ment and Helen said the team was delighted that the £1,145 raised has already been allocated to a number of families. “Mark’s brother came to the event to cheer us on at the start and finish with his family,” said Helen, who also ran a 30-mile ultra-marathon the week before the 10k in aid of the same cause. “I’m very proud of the team and we want to say a massive thank you to all of our clients who helped us raise the funds.”
Author tells family’s wartime tale in novel A former Saltford resident has turned the true story of a family’s experience of war into a book one century on. Letters to Doberitz is the first novel by Derek Payne, who now lives in High Littleton but retains many connections with Saltford and Keynsham, and captures the tale of his own grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ wartime lives on the front line, in a prisoner-of-war camp and back home in Bristol.
The book is published by Austin Macaulay on October 30 and Derek is attending a book signing at the Artime gallery and shop, 58 High Street, Hanham, on Saturday, November 10, from 11am to 2pm.
Inspired by a true story that has laid dormant for 100 years. Set between line and the family back home in a Prisoner-of-War camp, the front Bristol, this is a unique story now retold by the Grandson of William Annie (pictured right). What makes and it a true ‘family’ story is that the book Bristol artist Vincent Brown, Great-Gran cover has been hand painted by the dson of William and Annie.
Now evening, I was impatient and itching to go So I wandered up, with brother Peter in tow As people, in droves, moved through our street Up to the rec, together, to engage and greet Suddenly the time came to set the bonfire alight With a whoosh and a crackle, flames burning bright Perched on top sat the Guy, starting to burn Without reason, for its plight, I was showing concern But like the fizz of a sparkler, fading fast My concern for the Guy had unquestionably passed Roman candles and Catherine wheels light up the night A wonderful display, such a colourful sight As the fire collapsed, the Guy swallowed up inside The burning embers would playfully dance and collide
Another rocket shot up, disappearing deep into the sky Then suddenly burst into colour, reflecting in every eye The evening now over and heading home, I remember The joys of this night, the 5th of November Unable to sleep, thinking of where I had been Still excited, recalling memories of all that I'd seen A wondrous time for a young boy of eight My head still buzzing in a restless state I'll never forget this night up on the rec Returning next year, if not sold to build a supermarket John Howlett
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Display a nativity scene for festival Nativity displays will fill a village church as it kick starts the community’s Christmas celebrations. St Mary’s Church in Saltford is organising a Nativity Festival and is inviting local people and organisations to produce a nativity scene to go on show. Resident Vicki Cox said she had thought about holding a Christmas tree festival but realised that nativity scenes were more suited to St Mary’s size. Organisers have contacted Saltford Primary School and 63 groups and organisations that meet in Saltford to invite them to create displays and residents and businesses are welcome to get involved too. A spokesperson said: “Nativity scenes can be handcrafted, knitted, built from
Lego or clay, carved or simply a family nativity heirloom which comes out every year. The choice is yours. “All in all, it is hoped that there will be a good response and that the church will be filled with a variety of nativity scenes.” The festival will be open to visitors from Thursday to Saturday, December 6 to 8, from 10am until 6pm and on Sunday, December 9 from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments will be provided by Saltford WI in the church hall on the Saturday from 11am to 4pm. On the Sunday morning, St Mary’s will provide the refreshments. Anyone who would like to display a nativity scene at the festival should email St Mary’s parish office on scnbenefice@ gmail.com
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Photowalkers share their view of the world A group of amateur photographers are giving the public a glimpse of the world through their eyes at an exhibition. Beyond The High Street has opened at Temple Street Canteen and will run until November 29. It features the work of the Keynsham Photowalkers, a group of residents who meet once a week for mindful photography, focusing on the details of what they see as they
take an unhurried look at their surroundings. A spokesperson said: “We focus on the details often unnoticed in the hurried everyday rush down the High Street. We slow down and take another look. We notice the light, colour and textures around us photography for better mental health and wellbeing.” The group has worked with Sally Collister from In The Picture, supported by Creativity Works and Bath College.
FAYRE ATBOOKBARN The fayre will boast a collection of wonderful local arts & crafts stalls, where you can find unique, handmade items to make the perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends. Entry to the fayre is free and warming winter refreshments will be provided by the Full Stop Café until late. If you are interested in renting a stall please contact us on the details below.
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Cakes and music combine for RUH appeal
Homebaked cakes accompanied by live music brought funds rolling in for Bath’s new Cancer Care Centre. The Keynsham and Saltford Forever Friends Fundraising Group set up a stall piled high with homemade treats in the atrium of the RUH. A spokesperson said: “There was a lovely atmosphere of patients, staff and visitors chatting combined with beautiful folk and classical music provided by two musician volunteers, singing and playing guitar. The cakes were very popular and were sold out by 1pm, with the group raising £527.15.” Future events include a Christmas coffee morning with cakes, hamper raffle and cards and decorations for sale, followed by a bucket collection and a choir concert in the spring. Anyone who would like to be involved in raising funds for the RUH can email Helen at info@ helenjames.net
Members of the Keynsham and Saltford Forever Friends Fundraising Group with their cake stall
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n WHAT’S ON November 1
n Keynsham Film Works screens Lady Bird (15) starring Saoirse Ronan. Screening at The Space, Market Walk – doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, bar available. See keynshamfilmworks.co.uk
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n Join Saltford Walkers for a 10-mile walk around Hanham and Longwell Green, 9am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter.
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n Cam Valley Arts Trail, in the villages of the Cam Valley, 11am-5pm. Over 40 artists will be showcasing and selling their original, handcrafted work in painting, printing, textiles, ceramics, felt, glass, pastel, silver, wood, batik and more. We also host a number of free ‘taster’ art workshops and demonstrations as part of the trail for the community to enjoy. Contact www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk
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contemporary, from Nick Pallett, Steve Mercy, Rebecca Shelley and Blitz Time Sally. Tickets £7 plus booking fee from https:// keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk n Keynsham Group, Avon Wildlife Trust hosts Fifty Shades of Blue with one of the world’s leading underwater cameramen, Michael Pitts, whose work includes BBC’s Blue Planet and A Plastic Ocean, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Baptist Church Hall, High Street. Adults £2.50, £1 for under-16s. Refreshments, sales of secondhand books, bird food and seasonal items.
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n Keynsham Farmers’ Market at Market Walk, 9am to 1pm. Local produce and goods, see www. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk n Join Saltford Walkers for a five to six-mile walk around Bristol Docks, 9.30am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter.
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n For Remembrance Sunday events, see Pages 28 and 29.
November 9
n Wellsway Artisan Craft Fair, Wellsway School, noon to 4pm. More than 50 stalls, plus a new artisan food market. Visit www. wellswaypta.co.uk
n Sunday afternoon tea for those who would like some good company and a chat over a cuppa, Saltford Hall, 2-4pm. n Keynsham Remembers, a short service of commemoration at St John’s Church, 11am to noon, with singing led by the Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir. n Requiem at The Space, 7.30pm. The Great War remembered through the words of the war poets, accompanied by specially chosen music, original and
November 12
n Saltford Computer Cafe, Saltford Hall, 10am to noon. Get help to use your PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Admission £4, including tea or coffee and biscuits.
November 15-17
n Saltford Drama Club presents the Vicar of Dibley, a play based on the
first two series of the hit TV show, at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 or £8 for the Saturday matinee at 2pm from the Box Office on 01225 400122, Saltford Post Office, events@saltfordhall.co.uk and Saltford Hall office between 9am and noon.
November 17
n Keynsham Scouts’ 40th annual auction. Doors open at Ashton Way Scout HQ from 9am. n Craft and gift fair at Keynsham Baptist Church, High Street, 9.30am to 4.30pm, free entry. Browse local crafts, arts and Christmas gifts. n Join Saltford Walkers for a two and a half to three-mile walk around Hanham, 9.30am. All ages welcome, for details go to saltfordwalkers.org.uk or @SaltfordWalkers on Twitter. n Keynsham Knit & Knatter group host a craft fair at the meeting room in Sherwood Road (halfway up, on the left-hand side), 10am to 3pm. All items are handmade by us. As well as knitted goods, there’ll be cards (new and “upcycled”), needle felted animals, crystal snowflakes, catnip sacks, quilting demonstrations and more! Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. n Keynsham Orchestra with Chew Valley Choral Society and The Maesbury Singers present an autumn concert with a programme including Durufle’s Requiem and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. 7.30pm at St John’s Church, High Street, Keynsham. Tickets £10, £8.50 concessions, under-18s free.
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n Join Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome for a six-mile walk to the Bath Soft Cheese premises at Kelston and back. Meet at the Memorial Park cafe at 10am.
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n Craft Day at Compton Dando Village Hall (next to the Compton pub), 10am to 4pm. Come and try, learn a new skill or bring your own project and work with company for a few hours. Homemade soup lunch included with £6 entry. Let us know of any food restrictions. To book or find out more, contact Harriette on 01761 490445 or hdottridge@hotmail.com n Author and historian Clive Burlton will be showing 90-minute
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Regular events Please inform us if there are any changes to your regular event, such as cancellation or changes in time, venue or contact details. film, Bristol’s Great War, to Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society, 7.15pm for a start at 7.30pm, at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors £4. n A Birding Journey Through Spain, a talk by Len Clark for Timsbury Natural History Group, 7.30pm at the Conygre Hall, Timsbury. £3 for non-members.
November 23
n Quiz night at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm, teams of up to six. Tickets £7, to include curry and rice, from Saltford Hall Booking Office on 01225 874081 (am only), Saltford Post Office or via events@ saltfordhall.co.uk. Profits to be split between the SCA and Saltford Tennis Club.
November 24
n Royal British Legion Women’s Section’s Christmas Fayre at the Keynsham Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, 10am2pm. Free entry, all welcome. n Somerdale Educate Together Christmas Fair, 2pm and 5pm. Lots of stalls with goodies and games, colouring, arts and crafts, the all-important cakes and a prize raffle.
November 25
n Antiques and Collectors’ Fair, 10am to 3pm at Saltford Hall. Refreshments available from the SCA cafe, admission £1. Call Mark on 07835 300965 for a table.
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n WHAT’S ON n Saltford Wombles litter pick, 2-4pm. Meeting places vary depending on the area we decide to target, details will be emailed to all those registered with the Saltford Wombles and posted on the Saltford Environment website. There will not be a litter pick in December but they will resume in January. If you have litter pickers, gloves and high viz vest please bring them, if not we can provide them. Contact Jo at saltfordwombles@gmail.com
November 30
n Keynsham Winter Festival, town centre, 6pm to 9pm. Christmas light switch-on, procession, live entertainment, stalls and Dickensian characters. See https:// keynshamwinterfestival.weebly. com for full details.
December 6
n Keynsham Film Works screens Indian art house film Hotel Salvation (PG). Screening at The Space, Market Walk – doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Tickets £5 on the door, bar available. See keynshamfilmworks.co.uk
December 6-9
n All are welcome at the Nativity Festival at St Mary’s Church, Saltford. Doors will be open Thursday, December 6, until Saturday, December 8, 10am until 6pm, and on Sunday, December 9, 10am to 4pm. Those who would like to display a nativity scene can email St Mary’s parish office on scnbenefice@gmail.com
December 7
n Saltford Community Cinema screens Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG) at Saltford Hall, doors 6.45pm, screening 7.30pm. Tickets £5 on the door. Bar and ice cream available.
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refreshments. Suitable for those that haven’t exercised in a while! Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. ln Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 9.30am, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com n Keynsham and Saltford Local History Society holds an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm, usually on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission free for members or £4 for visitors. n A new WI for Saltford. Come and find out what WI can offer. Enjoy friendship, activities, talks outings and much more. We look forward to meeting you on the third Monday of the month at 10am in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall. Call Maureen on 0117 937 4108. n Art class at 10am to noon in the Fear Hall, Keynsham, alternate Mondays. Small friendly group, all abilities, with experienced teacher. £5.50 per session. Call 07784 839781 for more information. n Pilates for backs, 5.45pm, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Call Sandhya on 07789 880 415. n Cardio Fit, high energy aerobics, St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford, 7.40pm. Call 07903 367887 to book a class. n Short mat bowls. Learn to play with a really friendly mixed club at The Fear Hall, High Street Keynsham on Mondays, 1.30 to 4pm. September to May. Everyone welcome. Ring Lindsey on 0117 986 2880 or just turn up.
at the Church Office or phone 0117 914 9408. n Keynsham and District Lions Club meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm to 7.30pm at Saltford Hall. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members welcome, call 0117 9609446 or visit www.keynshamlions.org.uk. n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group, meets at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. New members welcome, rehearsals start at 7.30pm, £4.50 per session. Choir leader Ben Collings is an ex-music student from Bath Spa University. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587 for information. n Keynsham Creative Writers meet at Keynsham Baptist Church on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. For more information contact George on 0117 914 8654 or george. liddell@blueyonder.co.uk.
n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10am to noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Call 01225 874259. n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets at 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 985 8495.
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l From Page 35 Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends.
n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Come and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.
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n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions are free. ln Pilates Mat classes for all abilities running at Queen Charlton Village Hall. Seven-week course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Beginners/ Improvers, 10.30am. To book call Elena on 07732 246866 or email elena@vitalpilates.co.uk, www. vitalpilates.co.uk n Age UK B&NES hosts Tai Chi at Victoria Methodist Church, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, £4. To join, contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant
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on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk n Age UK B&NES Cook & Eat sessions (alternate weeks when running), 10.30am to 12.30pm, Community at 67, Queens Road, £5 per session. Contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk for dates. n Keynsham Writers is a small, friendly support group for people who have day jobs. We’re open to any type of writing, but particularly novelists serious about one day getting published. Generally the group meets on Tuesdays, sometimes other days for “quiet writing”. For the latest dates and times, we encourage members to check the Keynsham Writers Facebook page. Location is Bonzo Lounge, usually to the left of the bar unless otherwise stated. n Zumba Gold, lower impact Zumba. Ideal for over-50s, beginners. Royal British Legion, upstairs hall. Everyone welcome, and you’ll meet new people while having fun! 11.30am to 12.15pm. £3.50 per class. Contact Philomena on 07966 373089. www. zumbainbristol.co.uk n Age UK B&NES Book Club Meets on the last Tuesday of the month,10am to 11.30am at
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Are you looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? Whilst the kids are having the time of their lives, you can be working out, reducing stress and having fun too! Tae Kwon-Do is a great way to get fit and learn self defence in a safe and enjoyable environment. We have classes for everyone – at any fitness level. Our membership ranges in age from 4 to over 50, in all shapes and sizes Call today on
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Keynsham Library, donation £3. Details from Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ageukbanes.co.uk n The Macular Degeneration Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Boots Opticians in Keynsham High Street. It is an opportunity to chat over coffee and get help and support from fellow sufferers. Call 0117 973 5292 for more details. n Keynsham Older People’s Social Group (KOPS), first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm at Community At 67, Queens Road. New members always welcome. Contact Michelle Tarrant at Age UK BaNES on 01225 484510 or active@ageukbanes. co.uk for more information. Website ageukbanes.co.uk n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, for the over65s, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Get out, meet people, have fun and keep fit! Really informal, friendly, mixed badminton club for adults 18 to 80. Beginners court 1, previous players/ regulars courts 2,3,4. Keynsham Leisure Centre,10am-noon, £2.40. Just drop in or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce & Rhyme, every Tuesday at Keynsham Library: Session 1 – 10-10.30am; Session 2 – 11-11.30am. n Parkinson’s Bath & District Branch, Keynsham social coffee mornings – every last Tuesday in the month. 10.30am-noon at The Talbot Inn, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1NP. Open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, a carer or friend wishing to support those with the disease, help in a voluntary capacity, or organise fundraising events. n Keynsham green drinks, every third Tuesday of the month, upstairs at The Ship Inn from 7.30pm, Temple Street. A friendly group of Keynsham residents interested in green and environmental issues, we get together monthly for a drink and a chat. New faces welcome! n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Tuesdays 7.30-9pm at the Fear
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Hall in the High Street. We sing everything from Fleetwood Mac to Adele and have a lot of fun doing it! Adults of all ages are welcome to join. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no audition or experience necessary – you just need to be enthusiastic and to love singing. To book a free taster session contact Emma Hutchinson 07793 983040, emma@choirjam.co.uk or visit www.choirjam.co.uk. n The Ship Inn Petanque Club meets between 11am and 2pm at The Ship Inn, Temple Street. n New T-Jive modern jive class. Every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm at The Fear Hall, 30 High Street, Keynsham. Modern jive is one of the easiest partner dances to learn – based on rock’n roll but much smoother. Come on your own or with a friend or partner, there are several of us on hand to lead or follow. Tea and biscuits served. All ages and abilities, beginners especially welcome. Free first lesson. For details, contact Sue on 07979 740702. n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hears talks from speakers and goes on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday, meeting at 7pm in the Somerdale Pavilion foyer. We jog/ run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.45-11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Anais Hall on 07545 391659.
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n WHAT’S ON n Activity days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10am-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2-4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org. n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For more information, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551. n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/ tea and biscuits, you will be most welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 07808 481 343 or 0117 986 4014.
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n Short mat bowling at Wellsway School sports centre, 7pm to 10pm. All year round, everyone welcome. First three sessions are free.
In Zen 02 Fitness for all abilities 10am, Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street. Trusted, proven, relaxing, fun. Gets results. TRY FOR FREE. Debi: 07807460856; email:fit@ zen02.com; or www.zen02.com n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, variable programme, often leaving around 10am. Cost is £18 per year, which allows you to go out with any of the walking groups in the area. Contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510
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n Move It or Lose It exercise classes, run by Age UK B&NES and led by physical training instructor Mike Spiring, at Keynsham Scout HQ, Ashton Way, £4. To join contact Ketyn Jepson or Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510 or email active@ ageukbanes.co.uk
n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free.
In NEW PILATES CLASS. Mondays 11.30am to 12.30pm Keynsham, Wednesdays 1.45pm to 2.45pm Keynsham. Please bring a mat. £36 for six-week booking. Contact Jenny 07784 271249. www. pilates4posture.co.uk n Cardio Fit, high energy aerobics, St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford, 9.15am. Call 07903 367887 to book a class. n Coffee and craft at Community at 67, Queens Road, 10am12.30pm. Do you enjoy crafting or like to learn new skills or teach others? All types of craft welcome, help plan trips and demonstrations. For more details, please contact Clare on 077 377 42300, email community67@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook. n Keynsham Good Afternoon Choir with music man Grenville Jones, 2-4pm at Victoria Methodist Church. No auditions and great songs with the accent on fun and friendship. £4 per session, come and meet us. Call 01761 472468 or visit www.goodafternoonchoir. org n ChoirJam pop choir meets on Wednesday mornings 11am12.30pm at the Fear Hall in the High Street. See Tuesday’s entry for details. n Maths At 67, a small after-school fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community At 67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.15pm to 2.45pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session is
n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7.15pm, at the Wick House Community Hall, Wick House Close, Saltford. Cake decorating demonstrations, workshops for all to join in, please just come along. Contact Iris Seymour on 01275 834233 for more information. n Community At 67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham.
Thursday ln Pilates Mat classes for all abilities starting Queen Charlton Village Hall. Seven-week course costing £63, drop-in £12 per class (classes run 55 mins). Beginners/ Improvers, 6.30pm. To book call Elena 07732 246866 or email elena@vitalpilates.co.uk, www. vitalpilates.co.uk n Short mat bowling at Keynsham Scout hut, Ashton Way, 1pm to 4pm. All year round. Everyone welcome, first three sessions free. n Walking football for over-50s is back after the winter break, 8-9pm, AJN Stadium, Keynsham. Call Martin on 07754 543719. n Music For The Mind at St Dunstan’s Church Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of
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each month, 10.30am to noon. Free entry. Open to all who have been diagnosed with dementia, with a carer if needed. Details from Keynsham Dementia Action Alliance on 0117 983 7923. n Badminton club – join a friendly club who play at Broadlands Academy on Thursday evenings, 7pm until 9pm. Contact Joan on 01761453169. n Come and listen to stories and rhymes for youngsters at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library, 1010.30am. n Age UK B&NES’ Walking Group, meets twice a month on a Thursday morning, currently has spaces for new walkers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, exercise in the fresh air and discover your surrounding area whilst being led by trained and friendly volunteers. If you would like to know more please contact Michelle Tarrant on 01225 484510, or visit ageukbanes.co.uk n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck. co.uk/ASPPoets. n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments. Group is held on Thursday afternoons. Contact June on 01225 872304. n Painting for pleasure club, we meet Thursday afternoons from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Contact Frances on 01225 873773. n St John’s Toddler Group meetsevery Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Call Anais Hall on 07545 391659. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet Turn to Page 38
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l From Page 37 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a women’s side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. New musicians welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Jill on 01761 470773 for more information.
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Details from Martin on 07754 543719. n Goldies Sing&Smile sessions are open to everybody. These are fun, uplifting social groups where we sing along to the popular hits of the Fifties onwards. You don’t have to be able to sing, just love music! Keynsham Goldies sessions take place at The Key Centre on the second and last Friday of every month from 2-3pm. Saltford Goldies session takes place at Saltford Hall on the third Friday of every month from 2-3pm. £2 voluntary donation to attend.
Chew Park Badminton Club serves the B&NES and South Glos areas. Chew Park BC currently play on a Friday night, 7.30pm to 10.30pm at St Brendan’s School, Broomhill Road, Brislington. The club is currently displaced from its home venue, Keynsham Leisure Centre, while developments take place. Visitors looking to play competitive badminton in a friendly club are welcome. For further details, email chewparkbc@outlook.com or ring Mary on 07989 359762.
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n Keynsham Walking Football Club on the 3G pitch at Keynsham Town Football Club, 10-11am. The beautiful game played a little slower – turn up and play.
n Tea ‘n’ Tots meets 9.30-11.30am every Friday morning during term time in Keynsham Baptist Church hall. This is a free drop-in for babies, toddlers and their
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carers, with toys, craft, stories and singing. For more information contact the church on 0117 986 3112. n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784.
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n Free Turn Up and Play Football Sessions for children aged between five and 16 with physical, sensory and learning difficulties, 9am to10am at Keynsham Town FC. Contact Martin for more details on 07754 543719. n Weekend Wellness Saturdays, 10-11am, free (funded by the Wellbeing College) at Timeout, Keynsham. Visit www. yogakeynsham.com or email Yogakeynsham@gmail.com for more information. n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www.saltandsham.co.uk n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening
and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Who Let the Dads Out, 1011.30am, third Saturday of the month. St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dads, grandads, male carers and preschool kids. Bacon butties, toys, great coffee. Follow us on Twitter @keynshamwltdo.
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n Free social runs for ladies. Meet Sunday 8am at the car park near the Keynsham Memorial Park skate park, BS31 2BL . Warm-up, social run of 30 to 45 minutes and cool down. For details, email samloubell77@gmail.com or see www.thismumruns.co.uk/bath n Walks for single people. Solo Rendezvous walk every Sunday in the local area, starting at 11am. Please phone for walk details: 01454 775508 / 01454 774984 / 0117 9850210.
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Cricketer Trescothick calls in at club where it all began on epic charity ride
Keynsham cricketing legend Marcus Trescothick visited his boyhood cricket club as he cycled across the South West to raise funds for a children’s charity last month. The former England star and Somerset County Cricket Club batsman set off from Keynsham Cricket Club and called in at Trescothick Close in the town as he began a 324-mile ride in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. Storm Callum threatened to blow the cricketer’s challenge off course as he cycled between the charity’s hospices in North Somerset, North Devon and St Austell in Cornwall over five days from October 8. When high winds finally did force him and his supporters off the road on October 12, Plymouth’s Nuffield Gym stepped in to enable the team to complete the equivalent distance on static bikes. Event organiser Eric Cole said: “Due to the terrible weather, we had to change our plans as it would have been dangerous to cycle over the moors. But with the indoor cycling, the team was able to clock up the same number of miles that they would have done had the sun kept shining and the gales not blown in.” Marcus also stopped off at the County Ground in Taunton, South Devon CC in Newton Abbot and Callington CC in Cornwall and played games with
Marcus Trescothick and fellow cyclists stop at Trescothick Close in Keynsham as they set off to cycle 324 miles around the South West pupils at Millfield Prep School in Glastonbury, Blundells School in Tiverton and at Shebbear College in North Devon. Following the ride, he said: “It’s been a tough week and sometimes I really had to remind myself of the special reason we were taking on this challenge. It was exhausting, and we encountered a lot of hills along the way, however it is nothing compared to what some families go through, so knowing the support we are helping CHSW to give has made it all worth it.” Marcus has been supporting CHSW during his testimonial
year with Somerset County Cricket Club and completed a similar ride for the charity, which provides care and support for life-limited children and their families in the South West, in 2011. When the cricketer’s testimonial year was announced, Somerset CEO Lee Cooper said: “When you think of Somerset County Cricket Club you think of Marcus Trescothick. He embodies everything that is good about this club and indeed the sport as a whole. His passion for the game is second to none and the manner in which he conducts
himself both on and off the field is exemplary.” Marcus first played for Somerset in 1993, since when he has appeared more than 800 times for the county, scoring more centuries for the club than any other player and has taken more catches than anyone else in the history of the county. He made his England debut in 2000 and featured in 76 Tests, 123 one-day internationals and three international Twenty20s. Anyone who wishes to sponsor Marcus can visit https:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ MarcusTrescothick1
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Teams swing into action for appeal Teams from seven local businesses teed off at Saltford Golf Course in aid of the Royal United Hospital’s Forever Friends Appeal. Housing association Curo invited companies to take part in its Charity Golf Challenge on October 5, one of a number of events staff have organised in 2018 after choosing the RUH as their charity of the year. The competition was won by Bristol-based contractors NKS Contracts Ltd, who beat teams from Gillman’s Appliance Specialists, Hays, Ian Williams, The Landmark Practice, Rixonway Kitchens and Curo to the honours. The day raised £850, which has brought the total raised for the appeal by Curo colleagues so far to £8,300. Curo’s Rachael Allen said: “A
big thanks to everyone who took part in the day and dug deep for this great cause. “RUH Ted joined us for photographs and general mischief and all of our contractors said how much they enjoyed the day and how they’d like to come back next year. I think that’s what they call a holein-one result.” As well as funding equipment and research, the RUH Forever Friends Appeal is also supporting two major projects to benefit local patients – a state-of-the-art cancer care centre and a new RNHRD and Therapies Centre for rheumatology and pain management services. Pictured left, Ted from the Royal United Hospital Forever Friends Appeal gives Curo’s Luke McCreery a lift to the first hole.
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OUT AND ABOUT with Keynsham Walkers Are Welcome
Walkers out in force for Children in Need After the huge success of last year, taking part in the BBC Children in Need Countryfile Ramble, Keynsham Walkers are Welcome decided to join this year’s event. Held on Sunday, October 7, 61 walkers turned up to take part. Although numbers were slightly down on last year, expectation was high as we set off from the Memorial Park Cafe, under clear blue skies. With a full compliment of stewards, the route took us along the River Avon, pointing out the importance of Sydenham Meads in English history, and the site of the disused Londonderry Wharf. Carrying on along the river bank under the watchful eye of some cormorants perched on the pylon wires, we arrived at our refreshment spot, The Lock & Weir at Hanham, where the publican had kindly opened half an hour early to accommodate us. Continuing past Hanham Court and Hanham Woods, we traversed
through two fields of cows, who were completely disinterested in our presence. Picking up the footpath at Londonderry Wharf, we retraced our steps to the Memorial Park for a welcome beverage. With donations still coming in to our fundraising page, it is hoped we will raise nearly £700, which is only slightly down on last year’s total. Special mention must be made of Claire Cywinski and Laura and Adam Heard for their trojan efforts in getting sponsorship. We had been contacted by the BBC asking if we could video our walk for possible inclusion in the review programme to be screened
on Countryfile in a couple of weeks. Dawn Drury duly obliged and took some very professional film. A big thank you to all the people that turned out for the event, making it a thoroughly enjoyable and social occasion. It has been a very busy time for the group because we took delivery of 200 calendars, which Whitehall Printing produced for us. With pictures taken on our walks around Keynsham, some very humorous, they could make lovely Christmas presents. They are on sale at Keynsham Town Council’s office in Temple Street, priced £4, or online via the
Keynsham Walkers are Welcome website – https://e-voice.org.uk/ keynshamwalkersarewelcome/ – priced £5.50 to include delivery. We have been chosen for the Tesco Bags of Help scheme for November/December, so if you are shopping at your local Tesco store, think of us when choosing which local community scheme to back.
Dates for the Diary
Sunday, November 18 A six-mile walk to the Bath Soft Cheese Company at Kelston and back, also stopping at the Bird in Hand for refreshments. Children and dogs welcome, starting at 10am from the Memorial Park Cafe. Sunday, December 9 A two-mile wander around the park and fields close to Keynsham to collect greenery, after which we head indoors for a demonstration on making a Christmas table. Start 10am from the Memorial Park Cafe.
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Learn the ropes and join bell-ringing team by Ros Anstey A team of bell ringers is looking for more people to take up the traditional pastime and keep the bells chiming at two communities’ special events. Ken Webb took over as church tower captain at St Mary’s Church in Compton Dando in September and is hoping to recruit new members, whether experienced ringers or complete beginners, to ring the bells at Compton Dando and nearby Publow. He said: “We need new ringers as existing ringers cannot always be available to ring and if we have more ringers we should be able to make up a band of six. Currently we have six ringers at Publow and four ringers at Compton Dando. “Publow always help us at our practice and services, as Compton Dando cannot make up a six. “In turn we practice with
them and make up the numbers if they are short, but more ringers are needed to train and take over from the older members as they drop out.” Novices will be given full training before they join the group to ring at church services, weddings and funerals. The church bells will also ring to mark the centenary of the end of World War I on November 11. Mr Webb said: “To become a bell ringer takes practice and is very rewarding. We have a great bunch of ringers and it is an enjoyable activity with good company. “We practice weekly at 7.30pm to 9pm – on a Monday at Compton Dando and on a Wednesday at Publow.” To find out more, contact Steve Rogers on 01761 490269 at Publow or Ken Webb on 07952 264601 at Compton Dando.
Publow ringers joining Compton Dando ringers at St Mary’s Church in Compton Dando – from left to right: Dawn Bond and Ron Waker (Compton Dando), Publow tower captain Steve Rogers, Charlie Tricks, Joanna Dawes, Paul Holmes and Gill Coles (Publow) and Compton Dando tower captain Ken Webb
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KEYNSHAM AND SALTFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Many of us now call town’s former ‘Great Park’ home Do you live in the large part of west Keynsham that lies between Charlton Road and Park Road (for example: Kelston Road, Charlton Park, Queens Road, Coronation Avenue), or the newer developments up to and including the Federated Estate, Bilbie Green and Charlton Place? If so, then you are in the area once covered by Keynsham’s Great Park. What kind of park was this and why was it established? The Great Park was the oldest and most important of three parks known to have existed in Keynsham in the 17th century. Its former general location is indicated by several field names that survived until the tithe survey of 1841: Great Park, Little Park and Long Park. All these were within the area edged in orange on the map, although it is possible that the Great Park once included additional land on the Lays Farm side. The eastern boundary of the park is well defined; it ran all the way down Parkhouse Lane from its junction with Charlton Road to the allotments, where the name changes to Park Road, and continued on to West View Road. In area, the park covered about 250 acres. While the origin of the park cannot be established precisely, we know that it was part of the land endowed to Keynsham Abbey by William, the second Earl of Gloucester, when the abbey was founded in 1167. Local woods, pastures and parkland were all included in the endow-
ment; these were necessary to make the abbey self-sufficient by providing firewood, building timber, pasture for beasts, cover, and food (known as vert) for deer and small game. It appears that by 1285, the area covered by the Great Park had become the Abbot’s deer park – such a park was intended primarily for breeding and raising deer, and was usually enclosed by a substantial earthen bank and ditch with a palisade – and remained as such until the abbey was dissolved in 1539. For a deer hunt, selected deer would be released into the open countryside of the Chase – in this case, around Queen Charlton. Although it remained a deer park after the dissolution, the land became divided into smaller parcels and fields and the history of owners and tenants is complex. References show that there were separate enclosures for the stags and hinds, suggesting that the deer may have been red deer, as in this type the sexes always live separately for much of the year. However, fallow deer were also often kept in such parks. In the late 17th century hunting became less popular and the use of the parkland was less uniform. Park House Farm may have been built at this time to house a bailiff. The name and part of the park were still in existence in 1769, when Harry Boucher arranged the sale at the Lamb and Lark Hotel of 500 oak trees, 100 ash, beech and maple then “growing in Keynsham Great Park”. Over the next 100
The location of the three parks marked on an Ordnance Survey map years, change accelerated, with many different owners. In about 1800, eight cottages were built in the West View Road area (Quince Cottage survives) and by the end of the century development in the modern sense had started with construction of housing in West View Road and Charlton Park. Today, the only remains of the Great Park are in street names,
the alignment of the boundary roads and the stone wall sitting on a low bank along the side of parts of Parkhouse Lane.
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The society’s next meeting, on Monday, November 19, features a showing of the film Bristol’s Great War by historian Clive Burlton. This is a 90-minute presentation so will start promptly at 7.30pm. It should be a fascinating evening, with footage you will not have seen before. The meeting is at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road, Keynsham. Visitors are welcome, provided space is available, with admission free if you join the society. Visit www.keysalthist.org.uk for the full talks programme.
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BOOKS OF THE MONTH Adult Fiction
Our Friends in Berlin by Anthony Quinn Set in London 1941 where the city is in blackout and there are nightly and deadly air raids from Germany, two strangers meet – Amy Strallen and Jack Hoste – and between them they may alter the course of the war. There is a group of British citizens who are determined to send state secrets back to the Nazis – a fifth column. Jack Hoste has been entangled in this treachery; but he has a very important mission, to locate the most senior Nazi agent in the country. Intriguingly this leads him to a Mayfair marriage bureau and Amy Stallen, and so begins a curious and rather gentle relationship. Amy’s life is miles away from intelligence work and Nazi sympathisers but she does hold a promising lead. Soon Amy and Jack’s lives are linked and they are about to enter a dangerous world. Anthony Quinn always writes great characters and here is no exception. He also writes very evocatively of the war period and the dark streets of London. I think the ending is slightly rushed but all in all a great read, especially setting some of the book in a 1940s marriage bureau – miles away from online dating!
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White Mountain: Real and imagined journeys in the
Himalayas by Robert Twigger Robert Twigger, in many of his books, speaks about travellers and explorers. In White Mountain, he decides to collect information and stories that make the Himalayas so special. His work provides an insight into the fascination the Europeans have with the tallest mountains of the world. From geographic observation, to adventurers, from breaking records to legends, he retraces the paths people in the past up to the present day have taken, driven by their love and obsession with the Himalayas. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. it was a gold mine of information – it would have taken me many, many books and research to form a clear picture of those mountains, but thankfully Robert Twigger did the job for me and presents it so well that you read it like a tale, surprised at every page that those stories collected are true and very much unknown. I still don’t think I could be among those who wants to attempt to climb Everest, but my curiosity has been very much satisfied with this reading. Reviewed by Emile Bioud, Keynsham Library Assistant
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Children’s Fiction
To commemorate the end of the
First World War 100 years ago, why not read War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. This classic tale, which has been adapted into a film and an excellent stage play, tells the powerful story of a horse called Joey. We follow him from foal through to his working life and the numerous owners throughout. However, it is when he is commandeered into the army as a warhorse that the emotional story sets in. Michael Murpurgo describes the harsh realities of the First World War in a very mature and childcentric way, all through the eyes of the horse Joey. This is well worth the read.
Library News
Keynsham Winter Festival Keynsham Library will be open on the evening of the festival on Friday, November 30, from 6pm to 9pm, and we will be hosting a Punch and Judy show. l Sing along to your favourite rhymes at Baby Bounce and Rhyme, now every Tuesday during term time at Keynsham Library: Session1 – 10am to 10.30am; Session 2 – 11am to 11.30am. l Come and listen to stories and rhymes at Story Time every Thursday during term time at Keynsham Library from 10am to 10.30am.
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with Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group Keynsham’s group of the Avon Wildlife Trust saw its last two outside events and first indoor talk of the season, writes chairman Dave Sage. The results are in from our river dipping session in the River Chew at Dapp’s Hill at the end of September. We had a good turnout of 25 people, including plenty of young children, with an average age of five years! What they lacked in size they made up for in enthusiasm! Fourteen kick samples were taken, similar to recent years. The river level was low and the flow rate slow, reflecting quite low rainfall in September, but also it could be the effect of the construction of a low dam below Dapp’s Hill Bridge, presumably by residents. Fifteen major invertebrate indicator groups were represented, one down on 2017. Each sample had relatively low numbers and low diversity, possibly reflecting the low flow rate. The river was dipped two weeks previously by Keynsham Beavers, which might have had a short-term adverse effect on diversity. Overall, the main indicator groups and species were all present and sufficient to suggest that the quality of water remains good. We saw a kingfisher here before and after the event, on the
second occasion catching a fish in the river. Where there are plenty of fish, there must be plenty of invertebrate food for them! On October 13, 10 of us visited Castle Park in central Bristol to follow its Tree Trail. Originally scheduled to be led by Bristol Naturalists Society expert Richard Bland, our trips organiser Liz Wintle had to step in at short notice as he was unwell. As usual she did her homework very well and led us round confidently, pointing out a wide range of native and exotic tree species among the 25 species on the trail. Most of these trees have been planted in the last 40 years after the park was opened in 1978. These include the great white cherry (planted in 2014, the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing); the strawberry tree and the Judas tree. Native species include common oak, silver birch, ash and small leaved lime. Liz organised a donation for Bristol Nats at the end and we all send Richard our best wishes. The previous evening saw our first indoor talk of the season and again a replacement had to be found at short notice. On this occasion we were fortunate to find young zoology graduate Deyá Ford, who has been obsessed with orangutans since she was
Deyá Ford’s talk; above inset, eye-catching cherry bark in Castle Park
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Orangutans get talks season off to interesting start
Orangutans were the subject of the group’s first talk of the season a young child. She attracted an excellent audience of 63 people of all ages, who were treated to lively, enthusiastic, amusing and at times moving anecdotes from her two long visits to Indonesian Southern Borneo. Here, she worked with the world-renowned zoologist Birute Galdikas, focusing on rescuing, rehabilitating and finally releasing orangutans back to the wild. She explained the huge challenges they face, due to habitat loss, mainly deforestation to plant large areas of oil palms, leaving only fragments of the original rainforest for these magnificent apes to return to. She described how like human infants the young animals are, showing love, shyness, jealously and tantrums. Orangutans are seriously endangered in the wild, and only the efforts of people like Deyá will give them any chance of surviving in the future. We are extremely grateful to Deyá for stepping in and doing a great job.
Forthcoming events
Both events take place at the Baptist Church hall, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Fifty Shades of Blue, Friday, November 9 Michael Pitts, one of the world’s leading underwater cameramen, will present stories and video clips from his work on major series such as Blue Planet and Great Barrier Reef as well as the film A Plastic Ocean. Members’ evening – A Yuletide
Medley, Friday, December 14 Featuring talks by committee members on topics ranging from hummingbirds in Costa Rica, to “the life of an ecologist”, as well as a fun Christmas wildlife quiz and festive refreshments. We are also supporting the Keynsham Kindness Festival this month and our message is “Be Kind to Wildlife and the Environment”. So why not pledge a day of kindness to our planet in one of the following ways: l Spend a day making a bug hotel or bird box l Make a pile of leaves and sticks in a corner of your garden for mice/hedgehogs/birds l Make sure there is a gap under your fences for hedgehogs to pass through, or create a hole l Eat/drink only local foods – no coffee that day! l Cut back on electric (no TV or computer for the day) and don’t drive the car l Take a friend out for a walk – it’s good exercise and fun with company. Or why not join Dave Sage on a free nature walk for the Kindness Festival on Saturday, November 10, and look for autumnal treasures. Meet at Somerdale Pavilion at 2pm. Wear sturdy footwear! Check out Keynsham Group Facebook page for more details – www.facebook. com/KeynshamAvonWT – or email keynshamawt@gmail.com l Hug a tree. And smile! Check out Avon Wildlife Trust online for more ideas: www. avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/mywild cityresources
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Make a start on your story with new class A new creative writing class at Temple Street Canteen is aiming to prove there’s truth in the saying that everyone has a story to tell. Fiction and non-fiction writer Liz Barling will be leading two sessions at the café on Tuesday, November 13 and 20, at 10am. The classes will look at how to write a short story, poem or even a novel, from the plot and structure to building characters and writing dialogue. Liz said: “It can be hard to get past the scary blank page. I’ve got some tricks and tips to help with that.” Stefan Edwards, owner of Temple Street Canteen, said: “We’ve hosted everything from life drawing to fermenting workshops, so creative writing is a fantastic addition.” Liz is hoping to run a series of eight sessions in the new year. Anyone interested in coming along can either pop into Temple Street Canteen or visit Pen to Paper Keynsham on Facebook.
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CHANGING FOR THE BETTER with Transition Keynsham
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Flooding on the Somerset Levels
Fiddling while Rome burns
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he Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) report published in October had a stark and urgent warning: we only have 12 years to avoid the worst effects of climate change. The IPCC lists a catalogue of (quite literally) disasters if we hit 2°C warming: droughts, floods, heatwaves, mega-storms, destruction of coral reefs, melting ice caps. These events will collectively kill hundreds of thousands of people a year, many of them right here in the UK. These are bare facts, despite persistent attempts by climate
change deniers to sow seeds of doubt. The IPCC report took three years to write and research. It was authored by 86 world-leading climate scientists from 39 countries, all unpaid for their contributions. It was reviewed, commented on and agreed by scientists and governments from 40 countries, including the UK. It concludes that we’re on track to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052 if temperatures increase at the current rate (and it’s a big ‘if’). In reality, rather than keeping to the 2°C target set at the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015, the report concludes that we’re heading towards a 3°C increase. Once we hit 2°C, the world will be a very different place. This month, I was going to write
about what individuals can do to mitigate climate change. But I’m sick of taking responsibility for the mess the world finds itself in. I’m tired of waiting for our Government to take the action needed to reduce our carbon emissions. I’m frustrated that merely a week after the IPCC report was published, fracking restarted in Lancashire. Where are the politicians leading from the front to avoid thousands of unnecessary deaths right here in the UK? I don’t see them. So, if you do one thing this month, I urge you to contact your elected member and tell them to start being bigger and bolder in the fight against climate change before it’s too late.
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n NEWS A local estate agent has been named the best in the area after passing a number of mystery customer service tests with flying colours. Judges from the British Property Awards presented Eveleighs with a gold award for the BS30 and BS31 postcodes, after the team’s “outstanding” performance in a series of assessments. Robert McLean, from the British Property Awards, said: “Agents who go that extra mile and provide outstanding levels of customer service are rewarded with this accolade, acting as a beacon and highlighting such attributes to the local marketplace.” Robin Eveleigh, co-owner of Eveleighs Estate Agents, said: “This award is great recognition for our team – we’re extremely proud of them all and how hard they work – plus it’s a great honour to be seen as the best in the area we’re so passionate about. “Choosing one local estate agent over another can be a difficult decision for people looking to sell their properties, so to win such a prestigious award based on our customer service hopefully speaks for itself.”
Estate agent strikes gold as judges award top accolade
Robin Eveleigh, Bridget Mitchell and Shane Smith with their British Property Awards certificates
Dads needed for new study on parenting Local dads are being asked to take part in a new study that aims to explore their early parenting experiences. Researchers from Bristol University have been given a £280,000 grant from the Wellcome Trust to focus on the role of fathers, including those whose partners have experienced mental health difficulties.
The dads, who have children between six and 12 months old, will be asked to carry out a number of activities including keeping a diary, taking part in interviews, using wearable technology to capture interactions and filling in a questionnaire. To find out more, contact Dr Iryna Culpin at iryna.culpin@ bristol.ac.uk or on 0117 3310162.
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Call for singers to join carol service A church choir is looking for enthusiastic adult singers to perform at their carol service. St Francis Church, in Warwick Road, is hosting the event on Sunday, December 16, and says singers don’t need to be able to read music but should be able to attend rehearsals on Wednesday, November 14 and 21, and Wednesday, December 5 and 12, from 7.30pm to 8.45pm. “Singing in church choir at Christmas is very special and we have chosen some beautiful carols for this service,” said Martin Burton from St Francis. “Our choir is a friendly group of people and look forward to welcoming new members for the carol service.” For details, contact Sally at mburton401@yahoo.co.uk
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with Reverend Jane Wilson, Minister at Keynsham Methodist Church
Talking about words...
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ur world is full of words – in books and newspapers, on TV and radio, in daily conversations, texts, tweets and posts on social media. We have more ways than ever to express ourselves, and lots of people take the opportunity daily to let the world know what they think and feel about different people and situations. Talk about “fake news” and questions about the reliability or not of words that have been used to describe recent national and international events raise some important questions about how we
use words. Many of us remember the old adage we learned as children: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!” Yet most of us can also testify that that isn’t true! Words can and do hurt us, whether spoken face to face, or via social media, and recent statistics suggest that this is one of the causes behind reports of growing levels of depression and anxiety which affect our mental health and well being. The Bible reminds us that words can be used destructively, but they also have the power to heal: “Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 I recently read about a man standing in a checkout queue behind a person who was complaining loudly and aggressively to the checkout assistant, who remained calm throughout. He was struck by her attitude so when it was his turn
to be served he said: “I was so impressed by the way you handled that customer.” She looked at him and replied: “Thank you, sir. You’re the first person ever to give me a compliment in this store!” It only took two seconds to say that to her, but it was the highlight of her day, and his. In his book Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff (And It’s All Small Stuff ) author Dr Richard Carlson suggests trying every day to tell at least one person something you like, admire or appreciate about them. It could be someone you know or a complete stranger, but, he argues, it is an act of kindness that will make a difference to you and the person you say it to. Perhaps that’s something for us to ask ourselves too: How can I use my words to encourage someone else? Because the likelihood is that doing that will make a difference to our day, as well as theirs!
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Welcome return to form sees the Ks win three in a row KEYNSHAM TOWN FC News from the Crown Field
Keynsham Town are at last showing last season’s form on a consistent basis, with three league wins out of three in October making it 13 points out of their last 15 and a rise up the Toolstation Western League Division One table to third place. The first weekend of October saw the Ks participate again in the annual Western League Groundhop. This event sees fans from all over the world (Australia, Norway and Germany to name but three countries this year) descend on the West Country to visit new grounds (more than 1,800 people watched the seven Hop games this year). Keynsham played in the last Hop game at Bristol Telephones on the Sunday afternoon in front of 310 spectators, and Cam Shorney added to his tally of spectacular
goals with two superb free kicks in their 2-1 win, which left the Groundhoppers drooling! Bishops Lydeard visited Crown Fields the following week, and that game was more like the Keynsham Town of two years ago! Seemingly dead and buried at 2-0 down with under 20 minutes to go, the introduction of the Ks’ three subs (Craig Wilson, Danny Spill and Matt Long) led to them scoring three goals in 12 minutes to turn the game on its head. Centre-half Mike Grist secured all three points for his first goal for the club with five minutes to go. The following Saturday saw what was arguably the Ks’ most complete performance of the season, as they overpowered promotion rivals Corsham Town 3-0 at Crown Fields. After a goalless first half which Keynsham dominated, it was Cam Shorney who again stepped up to the mark shortly after halftime to give them the lead with a wonderful direct free kick curled home from 20 yards. An own goal put the game beyond the visitors’ reach, and Adey Harvey capped a fine display with a late header to give a scoreline which reflected the Ks’ superiority. The club’s Player of the Month for September was Tauren
Tauren Williams receives the September Player of the Month award from Steve King Williams. The management team of John Allen, Russell Holt and Jamie Price said: “It gives us pleasure to announce September’s player of the month winner is Tauren ‘T’ Williams. In what was a difficult month for us, as a team we struggled with injuries and suspensions, meaning a period of inconsistency in both form and team selection. Tauren, however, played consistently well throughout this difficult period, his form stood out and helped us to make our decision. Well done, Tauren!” Club secretary Jules French said: “Two more excellent crowds at Crown Fields this month sees our league average attendance stand at an amazing 152! I would like to thank our ever-growing band of followers, and also mention a date for your diaries. For our visit to Warminster Town on Saturday, November 3, all the players, coaching staff and committee will be travelling to
and from the game by train. We have done this for one game a season for three years now, and it makes a nice change from the stress of driving with a good laugh had by all (alcohol may be involved)! Any Ks fan is welcome to join us, just see me if you are interested, or just meet us at Keynsham Station for the 11:56 train. A return ticket is a mere £11.90.” The Ks only have one home league game at Crown Fields in November as follows: Saturday, November 10 Wincanton Town 3pm kick-off You can keep up with the club’s news on both Facebook (Keynsham Town Football Club) and Twitter (@ KeynshamTownFC). Keep an eye out for an update on how November has gone for the Ks in the next issue of Keynshamvoice!
Dinner and donation end bowling year The season finished at Keynsham Bowls Club on the last Sunday afternoon in September when more than 50 members gathered for the final roll-up, writes our correspondent. This was followed by a fish and chip supper in the clubhouse when nearly 80 folk enjoyed food provided by Keynsham Fish Bar. Each year the club raises money for charity and this summer members organised a fundraising barbecue and the men, as is usual when they go on their close season tour, took “the pig” with them. This is a large collection box which is placed
at the end of the rinks during matches and players from both sides are asked to chip in to boost the funds. The charity chosen by the ladies’ and gents’ captains this year was the Jessie May Trust based in Kingswood, which provides hospice at home care for terminally ill children in Bristol and the surrounding area. Our picture shows the captains, Ann Newbery and Beresford Parker, handing over a cheque for £1,200 to Helen Mackie, the community and events officer at the charity. In the background of the photo are the well-fed club members!
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A WINNING OCTOBER FOR KEYNSHAM LADIES FC
Ladies bring FA Cup tie to Keynsham as they celebrate an unbeaten month
October proved to be a fruitful month for Keynsham Town Ladies FC as they recorded an unbeaten run with four straight wins, writes our correspondent. First, there was a league victory away at Swindon Town by 5-0, followed by two home wins against Southampton Saints by a margin of 6-0 in the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round and then again by 7-1 in the first round of the League Plate competition. This led to the toughest fixture of the period the following week, when the club Photo: Mark Davies Jade Radburn heads goalwards for Keynsham Town in their 2-1 win over Portsmouth were drawn at home against Before that, the FA Cup Portsmouth in the second round HALF PRICE ENTRY VOUCHER comes to Keynsham with a first £1.50 of the FA National League Radburn heads 2-1FA win over Portsmouth proper tie atgoalwards home to for Keynsham Town in their Plate. Portsmouth are a strong Jaderound insteadsunshine SSE WOMEN’S CUP in the Autumn AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, Photo - Mark Davies club playing a division higher Keynsham Town v AFC Bournemouth of £3 November 11, which promises than Keynsham in the women’s October proved to be a fruitful month for Keynsham Town November Ladies as they an unbeaten run with to be an encounter between two football pyramid. Sunday, 11 –recorded 1pm kick-off. high-scoring sides. There is a half four straight wins. First, a league victory away at Swindon Town by 5-0, followed by two home wins It proved to be a very exciting AJN STADIUM KEYNSHAM price admission voucher right for and close game, with the visitors Saints by a margin of 6-0 in the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round and then again by that special match. going ahead on 10 minutes against Southampton other home game next st round and Keynsham levelling on 39 7-1 in the 1The of the League Plate competition. This led to the toughest fixture of the period, the month is on November 25 when minutes through a well-placed following week, when thereturn club were Southampton Saints for a drawn at home against Portsmouth in the second round of the FA header from Kerry Bartlett, fixture. League Plate. Portsmouth are a strong club playing a division higher than Keynsham in the her 26th goal of the season. Nationalleague The second half was fiercelyWomen’s Pyramid. of football. contested by both sides, but the Quick Statistics match was settled in the 92nd Played Goals It proved to be a very exciting and close game, with the visitors going ahead on 10 minutes and Keynsham minute with a 25-yard rocket from midfielder Ellie Curson, Kerry Bartlett 10 26 levelling on 39 minutes through a well placed header from Kerry Bartlett, her 26th goal of the season. The her eighth goal of the season and Justine Lorton 10 13 well worth the admission money. second half fiercely but the match was settled in the 92nd minute with a 25 FULL SERVICE FACILITIES INCL Ellie was Curson contested 10 8 by both sides, That took Keynsham into 9-5 SECURITY yard rocket from midfielder eighth& goal of the season and well worth the admission mone Laura Williams 10 Ellie6Curson, herTECH-2 the last 16 of the national DIGITAL FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Hannah Davies 9 2 competition and the draw for & MOT FACILITIES Michelle Munro into 10 the third round has been kind That took Keynsham the last2sixteen of the national competition and the draw for the third round has AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES INCL with another home tie against Jade Radburn 10 1 THE LATEST R1234YF GAS been kind with another home tie against Maidenhead United on Sunday 9th December. Maidenhead United on Sunday, Total: 58 FREE COURTESY CARS FOR ALL December 9. SERVICE WORK *
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Good rugby but it’s results team needs Teignmouth’s committee and spectators gave Keynsham Rugby a warm and friendly welcome and were treated to a wonderfully exciting game where the lead changed hands on four occasions, writes our correspondent. Played in perfect, almost balmy conditions the players on both sides put their all into it and the game carried on throughout at a great pace. In truth, it was strange one, in that both sides seemed to take it in turn to dominate for 15 minutes at a time. Teignmouth took the lead from a penalty by Tom Gosling. Both sides were guilty of losing possession in the tackles, but the home side went further ahead from a try by Josh Davey following a speculative kick ahead, Gosling converting for a 10-0 lead. Bouncing straight back, Keynsham were held up on the
line following a strong burst by skipper Jack Weston. Eventually a chip through gave Gaz Bradnock, on the wing, the opportunity to touch down for Keynsham’s first points, Challenger just wide with the conversion; 10-5. More Keynsham power play saw Callum Fennell make inroads into the defence; he fed Reubin Edwards, who completed the last 10 metres for a classy try, and Challenger slotted the conversion to edge Keynsham ahead 10-12. They went further ahead when Dan Moodie converted a half break by Joe Davies to cross the white wash, Challenger again adding the points to make it 1019. Not to be outdone, back came Teign; Davey scored his second try in the corner to leave the score at 15-19 at half-time. The teams swapped penalties in the second half then Davey
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notched his third try to move it to 25-22. That became 30-22 from the bonus try by Layton. With just 15 minutes left Keynsham stepped up several gears and dominated the game from then on. An inside pass from Davies saw Jack Weston almost amble in under the posts for Keynsham’s bonus point try, closing that gap to just one point. Teign’s defence raised their game and there were some awesome impacts. Victory for the visitors was sealed a couple of minutes from the end when Evans squeezed through the centre of a maul and passed to the supporting Clements, who made his way joyfully to the line for try number five; Challenger’s kick brought the score to 30-36. Bridgwater and Albion were at the Crown Fields the following week and again spectators were treated to a cracking game. Bridgwater were the mainstay in this spectacle as they were determined to play with pace and width. The fact that Keynsham kept the score so tight eventually was a testimony to their grit and determination. Keynsham led
briefly early on but it was a depressing 7-26 when the half drew to a close. The teams exchanged penalties but with 20 minutes to go there was still a 19-point gap. A converted try from Jack Evans and a try by winger Gaz Bradnock brought the scores to within seven, enough for a losing bonus. A tough encounter against a good side. A visit to the new 4G pitch at Weston Hornets two weeks later saw the local boys out-classed, as they lost 45-19. The fact that Keynsham’s set-piece scrum was totally dominant was of little comfort as the normally lethal tackling was totally lacking on the day and it was relatively easy pickings for a well-drilled team. Keynsham’s points came from tries by Jack Evans, Joe Clements and Matt Clifton and two Sam Challenger conversions. Although the rugby is good quality, the results are not there and some wins before Christmas will be a necessity if the team is to avoid a relegation battle. Hopefully the report on the next home game, versus Cullompton, will be more optimistic.
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Cyclo-cross track to host championships
More than 200 cyclists are expected to battle for the title of “regional cyclo-cross champion” in Keynsham in December, writes our correspondent. The British Cycling South Regional Cyclo-Cross Championships are coming to the Somerdale Pavilion where a tailor-made course has been developed by volunteers alongside Taylor Wimpey, Aquaterra, Salt and Sham Cycle Club and bicycle shop 73 Degrees Cycles. The 2.3km circuit over grass, mud, gravel and sand, with man-made barriers and banks, provides many viewing opportunities for spectators as riders on modified drop-handle road bikes aim to complete as many circuits as they can in one hour. The track includes steep sections to test riders’ determination and balance, as well as sections where riders are forced to dismount and a “double
Cyclo-cross competitors tackle the course at Somerdale Photo: Gemma Stephenson Cycling Photos
spiral” cut into the grass track. Cyclo-cross is described as a little like “steeplechase on a bike” and offers plenty of excitement for spectators. While fitness is important, smooth riding skills and often luck are rewarded, especially during the muddier winter events, where riders
have to negotiate tight turns and quickly dismount to run up slippery banks. On December 2, from 9am, riders from Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Wessex will compete for the title of regional champion across various age categories for men, women
and children. Event organiser Kev Brewer said: “Cyclo-cross participation is growing in the region and we’ve been working hard to develop the new track facilities, as well as holding coaching events with professional staff from British Cycling. “I’m hugely excited to be hosting this event, and really hope the people from Keynsham can come and support their local riders. Cyclo-cross is a familyfriendly sport to watch, and the track design means there are exciting jumps and banks, tricky sandpits to navigate and occasional spills. We have secured some great industry sponsors, so it should be a fun day for all. Everyone is welcome to come along and watch, and if you fancy participating please get in touch!” To find out more about cyclocross coaching in Keynsham, or about the regional championship at Somerdale, go to the @ ShamXross Facebook page.
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SPORT Dragon boat racers have returned to Saltford with a haul of medals for Great Britain. Members of Bristol Empire Dragons, who train on the River Avon, travelled to Brandenburg in Germany to take part in the European Dragon Boat Nations Championships at the end of summer. The juniors (U18s) took part in the 200m, 500m and 1,000m mixed, open and girls’ races and the 2,000m mixed, winning bronze medals in the girls’ 200m and the mixed 200m and 500m. Among the team was 17-yearold Daniella Philips from Keynsham, who took up the sport just a year ago when the GB squad invited the Keynsham Explorers to train with them. Daniella, a kayaker, had potential, said their coach, and she joined Bristol Empire Dragons before trialling for the national team. She said racing for GB was an “amazing experience that isn’t like anything else” while being on the podium collecting her medals was “the best feeling ever”. Her fellow juniors from Bris-
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Dragon boat racers ensure GB roars ahead of the competition
The juniors from Bristol Empire Dragons, above; right, Steve Francis and Stephanie Mott tol Empire Dragons to compete were Lee Curtis, 18, William Lloyd, 15, Thomas Lloyd, 13, Nathan Jones, 16, Mia Rushen, 13,
Pippa Barnard, 16, and Eleanor Jones, 19, who was the helm. The club’s Steve Francis, 58, competed in the championships
for the Grand Dragons, who won three silvers and a bronze. Stephanie Mott, 27, competed for the Premiers and they brought home seven bronze and four silver. Great Britain came third overall in the championships. The World and European Championships are being held next August in Thailand. To find out more about Bristol Empire Dragons, visit www. bristolempiredragons.com
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n SPORT A former Keynsham hotelier has raced to victory on a home-built motorbike in the National Classic Racing Motorcycle Club (CRMC) Championships. Richard Llewellin was back in the saddle at the age of 58 this season, riding a replica of the original Ducati 500 Pantah factory racer at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. After coming runner-up in the championships in 2017, this year Richard took first place in the 500cc Post Classic class. A former Cadbury engineer, Richard ran the Grasmere Court Hotel with his parents Marion and Barry from 1986 to 2002. After selling the hotel, Richard returned to his engineering roots when he set up Louigi Moto, a Ducati motorcycle repair specialist, in Clutton. Richard said: “We have been building and racing the Italian-made Ducati motorcycle since 1999 and in 2002 Louigi Moto became a proper business. We prepare all types of Ducati racing machines and service road bikes as well. Our racing
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Richard Llewellin on his 250cc Ducati Ducatis have taken us all over the world, we have won many races, championships and lap records.”
Among the accolades achieved by the bikes built in-house by the firm are two silver replicas
in the Classic TT on the Isle of Man, one for best privateer in the Formula 1 class 2015 and runnerup in the Formula 2 class 2017. Louigi Moto machines have also won the CRMC Post Classic 750 in 2015 and Unlimited class in 2017, while the firm’s home-built Ducati TT750FI can boast the fastest ever lap of the Belgium street circuit Chimay. Richard took a 12-year break from racing as he built up his bike business – now 2018 has seen him on the podium 21 times in 24 races, with 12 wins, while he has also broken three class lap records at Pembrey, Mallory Park and Oulton Park circuits. Next season, the team aim to compete in more of the European rounds, where racing still takes place on closed public roads.
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Honours round off the year for bowlers The final game of the Bristol and District Bowls league saw Frys host Knowle 'A', writes our correspondent. With Knowle well ahead in the game, and eight points confirmed, rink 3 were able to pull off a couple of crucial shots which gave Frys the two points required from a 35-53 loss to finish in fifth place in the table. At the start of October, the club held their presentation evening to round off the 2018 season. The first trophy to be presented was for the 2017 Pairs Final. The winners were Bill Gregory and Pete Rumble, with Jonathan Day and Derek McCaig runners-up. The 2018 Triples Day was another successful event with seven teams competing. The runners-up place was taken by the triple of Vernon Hopkins, Steve Buck and Derek McCaig, with Jonathan Day, Malcolm Hanks and Pat Slavin running out comfortable winners. The Pairs Final saw Vernon Hopkins and Pete Fiedor finish as runners-up with Steve Buck and
The 2018 trophy winners with club chairman Andy Kendall Don Gourd taking the title. The Novice Final saw Ken Stewart pick up the title with Ian Bartlett taking the runner-up trophy. The Two Wood was a closely fought game with Geoff Kershaw taking the title from Jonathan Day on the final end. The Handicap Final was contested between Jonathan Day and Stephen Day, with Jonathan winning a fourth Handicap title equalling the record set by G
Rickards in the 1950s and setting a new club record of 18 individual titles, previously held by Roy Cocking. The Championship Final saw Stephen Day picking up the trophy against Steve Buck. At the club AGM, Frys awarded life membership to two members. Roger Loader joined the club in the mid-Nineties from Eastville Park, which sadly folded a number of years ago. Roger served as club captain between
2002 and 2008 and 10 years as league captain until 2015, with the highlights including leading the club to the Somerset Bowls Association Wedmore Plate Semi-Final and taking them from Division 4 to Division 2 of the Bristol and District League. Honorary secretary Christopher Day joined the club in 1996 from Perivale in London, which also folded many years ago. In 2001, he took on the role of fixtures secretary, a role he held until 2015. In 2005, he became club secretary, a role he continues to fulfil. He has also served as club and league vice captain at various times and continues to represent the club at Somerset Bowls Association representative matches. Frys Bowling Club would like to thank both members for their commitment. For more information about Frys Bowling Club, contact secretary Christopher Day on 01225 872959 or email frysbowlsclub@ gmail.com. You can also visit www.frysbowlsclub.webs.com
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