Knowledge Issue 74 by Knowle West

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For the residents of Filwood, and parts of

Knowle & Windmill Hill

www.knowlewest.co.uk

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ISSUE 74 NOVEMBER 2016 - FEBRUARY 2017

Sound of Music staged at Filwood Broadway p.12

Photo by Heather Pickford

New school planned for Knowle p.3 Petition for local super market p.3 Bob presents medals at Paralympics p.7

THANKS TO: the Newsletter Steering Group (Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt), Neighbourhood Partnership (Andrew McLean,Val Talbot) and Knowle West Media Centre (Sue Mackinnon - Editor and Community Journalism Tutor, Bart Blazejewski - Designer). All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Management, Steering Group or KWMC.

Home-Start recruiting trustees

Thanks to everyone who filled out a Knowledge survey. The results and winner of our prize draw are on page 9. It was good to see 78% of respondees said the Knowledge made them feel part of the community – and no-one said it didn’t. With this in mind – it’s even more important to us to keep your newsletter going to help serve the local area. Our funding from Bristol City Council has been cut from March 2017 - but we are working on a business plan to make sure The Knowledge will continue to be an important part of Knowle West. We’ve reduced to four issues this financial year– so the next newsletter will be out at the beginning of February. There’s plenty happening in this edition with plans submitted by Bristol Grammar School for a new school in Knowle and a petition for a supermarket in Knowle West p 3. It was good to see so many people in the community coming together at Knowle West Fest p 6 and there are plenty of local achievements to celebrate – from the recent Sound of Music production featured on the front cover - to the Our Time group becoming Health Champions p 11. Wishing everyone a very happy festive season and we’ll see you in the New Year.

Sue Mackinnon Editor

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Next issue Copy deadline: Friday 13 January Newsletter delivered from: Monday 6 February

Home-Start Bristol is looking for two trustees to join its current eightmember board team. The charity supports families who have at least one child under five and are experiencing problems affecting their wellbeing. For further details contact Scheme Manager, Beverley Symonds, schememanager@homestartbristol. org.uk, telephone 0117 950 1170. For more information visit: www.homestartbristol.org.uk

City of Bristol College closes Filwood site City of Bristol College closed its site on Filwood Broadway at the end of September. The site had provided support for adults in the community – with the emphasis on getting people into work or further study. A spokesperson for City of Bristol College said the decision had been “based on our future curriculum plans and the strategic direction of the college.” She said: “We continuously review our curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of our local communities and with our South Bristol Skills Academy located on the doorstep of the Filwood Broadway Centre, it was decided to focus on the curriculum delivery at this centre…” www.knowlewest.co.uk

Mental health service

celebrates first anniversary By Community Reporter Kerrie Nicholson A service which works to improve mental health celebrated its first anniversary in Filwood in September with a barbecue. Bristol Mental Health’s Assertive Contact and Engagement Service (ACE) moved its South Bristol hub to Filwood Community Centre last year – where its users are “people “not already engaged in services who struggle to get the support they need.” The service also provides training for organisations and groups to raise awareness on how to support people experiencing poor mental health. ACE Engagement Worker Ben Cheney says: “The barbecue was to

celebrate the achievements of our clients over the past year and to thank all those local people who have extended the hand of friendship to us since we opened our offices in Filwood…It’s been fantastic and we have found Knowle to be a friendly area with a strong identity and sense of community… “We want our hub at Filwood Community Centre to be a beacon of hope to those people who are struggling on their own with mental health issues.” For more information about ACE call 0117 239 8969, from 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday or drop into Filwood Community Centre in Barnstaple Road on Wednesdays, 2 – 4pm. www.knowlewest.co.uk

The ACE team

Knowle DGE recognised for supporting learning through Nurture. Knowle DGE Learning Centre has been presented with a national award by the Lord Mayor of Bristol for its use of nurture to support children. The school, that educates pupils from across the city aged five to 18 with social, emotional and complex needs, developed its own nurture room to help children who found being in the classroom challenging at times. It aims to overcome barriers to learning, which some children experience in a formal classroom, by recreating a welcoming home environment. Knowle DGE is the only special school in the South West to receive the Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award from the Nurture Group Network. Cllr Jeff Lovell, Bristol’s Lord Mayor, said: “…I’d like to congratulate all the teachers and developers who helped to make this happen and hope that children will continue to learn and develop in this facility for years to come.” www.knowlewest.co.uk Staff and pupils at Knowle DGE with their award

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News New school planned for Knowle Plans for a new free school in Knowle have been put forward by Bristol Grammar School. The proposed school would offer education for over 1,000 children aged four -16 and provide a non-selective community school for Knowle by September 2019. Headmaster of the independent Bristol Grammar School (BGS), Rod MacKinnon, confirmed an application was submitted to the Department for Education on 28 September and they would learn if it had been successful in Spring 2017. At a meeting at Redcatch Community Centre on 23 September, Mr MacKinnon spoke to around 80 attendees about the plans. Most were in favour – and learned no site had been identified and admissions would

Bus 51 will continue despite attacks A local bus service saved after a public campaign was temporarily taken off the road recently after a series of attacks. But Wessex bus company which took over the 51 on September 4 after it was axed by First says it will continue to run the service. There was an outcry when First announced at the beginning of August it was withdrawing the service which provides a link between the city centre and Hengrove via Broadwalk as it was “loss making” and there “were ongoing issues with the punctuality and reliability of buses.” The company said it was revising the 50 route to compensate.

The latest attack as the bus drove through Knowle on September 20 saw the windscreen being smashed by a catapult. A spokesperson for Wessex told the Knowledge: “We occasionally experience anti-social behavior and where appropriate we suspend services tem-

be for those closest to the school. There would be two forms of entry in the primary school – around 60 places - and six in the secondary school – around 180 places. If the application is successful, the new school will be Government-funded and run separately from BGS. But the fee-paying school will work in partnership with it “sharing new innovations and ideas.” BGS Headmaster Rod MacKinnon told The Knowledge these were “exciting times for those working in education in Bristol.” He said: “One thing that has become clear over my years of professional experience is that when people work collaboratively everyone benefits and we can achieve great things. “If everyone, state and independent, works in partnership to raise standards for all, it will be a powerful engine for continued improvement here in Bristol.” Bristol South MP Karin Smyth said the news of the new school had come as a shock to many people. porarily while we work with local police to resolve the situation. We take the safety of our passengers as a priority as we do the needs of our travelling public and have no plans to withdraw services.” www.knowlewest.co.uk

Petition for supermarket in Knowle West Local people are being urged to sign a petition to encourage a supermarket to move into Knowle West. The petition has been started by a group of local residents and organisations wanting to see positive change to the area. Helen Bailey from Knowle West Future said: “With more homes going to be built in our area – Knowle West Future wants to make sure that there are sufficient shops to support existing residents and the additional people. A supermarket would add to the range of shops already in our area.” The group needs over 1,000 signatures and is urging residents to give their support - so any potential supermarket and the council will “see how important local people think this is”. A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “In response to requests from members of the public, the council identified a potential site for a supermarket in Filwood Broadway. “Work was then carried out with a specialist consultancy firm to target potential operators to build and run the

‫@‏‬KWestFuture‬ Support our petition for supermarket in Knowle West. On the way to 1,000 signatures. E-petition on ‪http://tinyurl.com/hvm3oxa ‬.

In a statement she said: “…In my view any plan to change local schooling provision must place at its heart the involvement of the affected communities and their representatives… any large scale educational development should be part of wider regeneration plans for the area. “So these decisions should not be rushed, especially as in this case it is far from clear exactly where this proposed new school might be located.” To be kept up-to-date about the progress of the plans email newschoolforknowle@bgs.bristol.sch.uk Full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk

Headmaster of BGS Rod MacKinnon supermarket. Unfortunately we have not found a supermarket retailer that is interested in the site in the current economic climate. “The Council is still committed to working with the community to help achieve the aspirations that were agreed in the Filwood Broadway Framework...” Details of the suggested developments are available at: www.bristol. gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/knowle-west-regenerationframework A paper copy of the petition can be signed at re:work, 16 Filwood Broadway; and an e-petition can be found on http://tinyurl.com/hvm3oxa. For more information: www.knowlewestfuture.org

Police warn dog owners to be vigilant Dog owners in Knowle West have been warned to be on their guard as thieves are targeting their pets. Police have put out a letter to residents after incidents in the area. The letter from PCSO Vinnie Mair said: “... We have recently received reports of unknown persons in the area attempting to steal dogs. “If you do see any suspicious activity and it is happening now please call 999 or alternatively call 101 if you think it is non-urgent…”

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Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill Neighbourhood Partnership By Andrew McLean and Lloyd Allen

What is the local Neighbourhood Partnership?

The Neighbourhood Partnership (NP) for Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill is a local decision-making group that delivers positive activities for the Partnership area. These activities are written into a local Neighbourhood Partnership plan agreed by local residents, Bristol City Council and other agencies such as the police. The NP also manages a small grants fund to support the work of local community groups and agencies delivering services across the Partnership area. For more information visit: www.bristol. gov.uk/neighbourhoodpartnerships

How can I get involved?

Any resident can come along and take part in the following meetings:

Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting

how to get more people involved in their local environment Recently the group helped to allocate over £150,000 of funding from the sale of the Salcombe Road site to go towards parks and green spaces improvements elsewhere in the NP. The next meeting of the sub-group will be Wednesday 2 November, 7-8.30pm, at Victoria Park Baptist Church, Sylvia Ave, Bristol BS3 5DA. All welcome. For more information contact Lloyd Allen.

Fine issued for fly tipping

A £200 Fixed Penalty Notice was issued for fly tipping the lane between Barnstaple Road and Hartcliffe Road, Filwood. Great work by the council’s Street Scene enforcement team! Keep reporting fly tipping go straight to: www. bristol.gov.uk/reportflytipping.

Wednesday 7 December, 6pm, at Knowle Community Centre, Crossways Road, BS4 2SS. Contact Andrew McLean on 0746 733 5714 or email andrew.mclean@bristol.gov.uk for more information on the meeting or anything to do with the Neighbourhood Partnership.

Staff running the new café in Filwood Community Centre at Knowle West Fest.

Knowle West neighbours

Your local Neighbourhood Forum is for residents, local

councillors, police team and council officers. It’s an opportunity to bring people together, to share ideas and jointly solve neighbourhood issues. The next meeting for Filwood is Wednesday 9 November, 7 - 8.30pm, at Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, BS4 1JP. For more info for Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill meeting dates please check online: www.bristol.gov.uk/ neighbourhoodpartnerships For more information contact Lloyd Allen on 0117 922 4320 /0782 531 5628 or email Lloyd.allen@bristol.gov.uk

Environment sub-group

This group looks at the waste and environmental issues of the NP plan such as parks and green spaces, funding for ‘clean and green’ issues and grounds maintenance issues as well as other local issues like dog fouling and

Wellbeing Fund

At the September meeting of the NP, 19 projects received funding. The projects ranged from a community festival in Windmill Hill, a Redcatch Park project in Knowle and financial support for the new café in Filwood Community Centre. The next round of wellbeing funding closes on Friday 11 November. For more details go to: www.bristol.gov.uk/ npwellbeinggrants

Front gardens tidy up

As a result of concerns from local residents - council officers have been busy carrying out enforcement action against householders who have allowed waste to build up in their front gardens. The worst properties have been targeted in Ilminster Avenue and Newquay Road. A number of other roads have been highlighted for future action, thanks to the feedback from residents at local community meetings such as the Neighbourhood Forum. For more information on the next meetings go to: www.bristol.gov.uk/ neighbourhoodpartnerships. If you are aware of gardens that have a large build-up of rubbish, or know of other waste problems in the area, please report it directly on the council website: www.bristol.gov.uk

Over the past few months the Partnership has been talking to local people and working with agencies such as Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI) about the victims of recent race hate crimes. Through these conversations, a lot of different ideas have been put forward around ways of promoting Knowle West as a neighbourhood that welcomes people from different backgrounds, whether those differences are based on race, disability status, sexual orientation etc. Suggestions across the NP include more street parties and neighbours welcoming new people moving to the area – as well as more information in schools and across the neighbourhood about the impact of hate crimes on families and individuals. If anyone has any ideas about what more we can do together to promote neighbourliness, or if you wish to be put in touch with other local people taking these suggestions forward, please contact Andrew on 0117 922 4446 or email andrew.mclean@ bristol.gov.uk

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2016 front gardens competition winners!

Ten local judges volunteered and went round the area to find the best gardens. Over 100 gardens were entered and then the judges worked really hard to narrow that down to the top six. Congratulations to the winners who were announced at Knowle West Fest on 20 August - a £50 voucher to each winning household. The winning houses were in: •

Barnstaple Walk

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Ilminster Avenue

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Barnstaple Walk

Broadbury Road

Illminster Ave

Instow Road

Minehead Road

Broadbury Road Instow Road

Minehead Road

The Neighbourhood Partnership helped to organise the Knowle West Front Gardens Competition. If you would like to be involved next year please contact Lloyd Allen on 0117 922 4320 /0782 531 5628 or email Lloyd.allen@bristol.gov.uk

Winners - Alan and Valerie Collins receiving their award.

Police crack down on drug dealing in South Bristol Police have been working across South Bristol to crack down on drug dealing. A police spokesperson said five people were arrested, four cars known to be used to deal drugs taken off the streets and suspected stolen property, cocaine and cannabis as well as several weapons seized - as part of work to “reduce the harm caused by drugs”. In Filwood, following a warrant at a house on Bantry Road, cannabis with a street value of around £1,000 was seized as well as hundreds of pounds worth of property, including expensive coats believed to have been taken as part of a recent burglary at a garden centre. Also found at the house were a knuckle duster, taser and crossbow as well as throwing knives.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs and burglary. Neighbourhood beat manager for Hartcliffe PC Richard Jeffery said: “…Please keep the information coming so we can take action like this to reduce the harm these people are causing to our communities.”

Anyone with information about people they believe to be dealing drugs should report their suspicions to the police at https:// www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ contact-us/tell-us-something/ or on the non-emergency number 101. To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Knowle West Fest – community comes together

By Community Reporter Rianna Newman

ain didn’t dampen spirits – as the community came together to celebrate the second annual Knowle West Fest at the end of the summer. Local people flocked to Filwood Community Centre for an afternoon of fun, ranging from musical performances and health demonstrations to a variety of stalls. Run by Knowle West Together, a group of local organisations working with residents to improve the area the festival is a celebration of different ages, cultures and talents across the area. Chief executive of re:work, Vicky Beckwith, who coordinated the event, says: “There were a lot of different positives; being able to show solidarity in the face of the recent hate crimes was a big one, but also showcasing local talent from tap dancing to musicians…and just being able to enjoy time with friends and neighbours!”

A popular part of the day was the release of 200 biodegradeable balloons by Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees - to launch the Knowle West Against Racism campaign in support of local victims and their families. Mr Rees said: “It’s amazing for people to come out and make a statement. People have come together today and enjoyed themselves, and you can’t put a value on that...” He also added his handprint to the mural set up by Avon and Somerset Police to represent a community united against hate crime. A ‘health zone’ included quizzes, free pedometers and health checks as well as a planting station run by Knowle West Children’s Centre (KWCC) to encourage children to

grow their own food - alongside a recently published healthy cook book. A large board covered in postit notes gave people the chance to write about things they had done to improve their health. The theme continued across the whole event with a bike-powered fruit smoothie machine run by re:work in the main hall. Performances by young people from XLR at Knowle West Media Centre alongside other local talent took place on an outdoor stage and inside the hall throughout the day, ending with the Knowle West Arts Promotion Group. Stalls sold home made cakes, produce and crafts and there were also a range of local groups showcasing their activities – from fishing to history as well as health and support services. Another attraction for families was the animal handling area with the Wriggly Roadshow - where people could hold different creatures including a snake, blue-tongued skink and

baby hedgehogs. Hotly anticipated was the announcement of the six winners of the Knowle West Front Gardens Competition - from over 100 nominations. They received either a £50 voucher or time from re:work spent on their garden. (See Page 5 for a list of competition winners).

Lee Clarke (33) from Inns Court said of the day: “It’s been brilliant, there’s something for everyone... I’ve enjoyed everything, music, the café, the stage talent and all the different things that are happening in the area - and most of all the little children performing.” And Lisa Herbert (44) from Filwood who came with her son and grandson to the event. said: “They definitely need more things like this – something fun for the children and to get people to get to know each other...”

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ormer boxer Bob Fisher returned from two weeks in Brazil this September - presenting medals to winning athletes in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. As a member of the Paralympic Order, Bob (69), was invited to hand out medals in eight ceremonies, including the Women’s 100m, table tennis and football.

The lifelong Knowle West resident says he felt “privileged” to have the chance to take part. “To go to the opening and closing ceremonies and actually be involved is superb. I feel very honoured and grateful the opportunity was there.”

Local coach recognised for disability football achievements By Community Reporter Helen Prince While the UK has shone at the Paralympics – a Knowle West football coach has been awarded Somerset FA Disability Coach of the Year. Daniel Kingdon (31), who has lived in Filwood all his life, has also been chosen to be the new Chairman of the Somerset FA Ability Counts League. When Daniel started coaching disabled adults in 2012 there were only up to five players at The Park Knowle FC – now with his involvement there are over 40. And the club’s teams have also done well this year – with leagues 1 and 4 coming top, league 3 runner up and league 2 finishing third. Daniel says: “The reason I enjoy coaching disability football is the energy and enthusiasm every player shows when training. They listen to what instructions you give them …

Bob presents medals at Paralympics

Story and picture by Community Reporter Johnny Dadds

The games in Rio de Janeiro saw 159 countries and over 4,000 athletes competing in 22 sports - the second most attended Paralympics in history. Bob says his highlight was “presenting the gold medal to Britain’s Georgina Hermitage” - who set a world record by winning the Women’s T37 100m in 13.3 seconds. He was made a recipient of the Paralympic Order in 2008 after spending over 30 years volunteering as an official at the games. He was also a member of the coaching team for Great Britain at the Paralympics in New York in 1984 and Seoul in 1988. Bob’s involvement in sport began at Connaught Road School where he took up boxing, later competing professionally. He became a manager of Whitchurch Sports Centre where he first started coaching disabled sports. His work promoting football saw him become Chairperson for the Football 7-a-Side Committee of the Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA). He says: “I’ve always appreciated the ability of people with disabilities. That’s why I’ve been involved over the years. and try their very best, no matter how hard it is to execute…” And he thinks the increased participation is down to word of mouth from team members. As Chairman, Daniel keeps the Somerset FA Ability Counts League running, as well as arranging fixtures and tournaments. He also hopes to expand the club further. “I would also like to add a women’s disability league and youth would be great as everyone has the right to play, no matter what ability.” The Park Knowle FC Disability Team meets Fridays, 5 – 6pm and plays in monthly tournaments. There is an extra session on Saturdays from 10.30am – 12 noon. To join the team or sponsor the club, contact Daniel on 0752 115 2652 or email: football@ theparkknowle.org.uk Full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk

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People are astounded by the example they see.” Bob puts Britain’s success in Rio - coming second to China, with 147 medals - to the “generous funding for disabled sports in Britain.” And he hopes to make it to Tokyo in 2020 for what would be his tenth Paralympic Games. Full story www.knowlewest.co.uk

Meet the Green Business Park’s new Enterprise Support Officer By Community Reporter Helen Prince Filwood Green Business Park has recently welcomed Sarah Classick as its new Enterprise Support Officer – following the departure of Business Manager Iwona Tempowski in June. Opened in 2015, the award-winning business park provides workshop and office space for small to medium businesses with an environmental ethos.

Sarah runs the front of house operations and is the first point of contact with tenants if they have any issues with the building. She says: “I’ve really enjoyed working here so far, it’s been great working with tenants like Knowle West Media Centre (The Factory) …and I’m really looking forward to the future.” With already 65% occupancy, Sarah works closely with the tenants – from viewing potential occupants, to setting up their furniture and internet when they have moved in. She plans to further market the business park - so it becomes a wellknown environmental hub of Knowle West. She says: “We still get people who are in the area but they drive past it every day and never actually realise its there. So I’d really like this place to be a point where people everywhere know where it is, and what facilities we have…” Full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk

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A local group has created two historic gardens - right in the heart of Knowle West. Members of Filwood Chase History Society are developing two plots at The Park in Daventry Road. Their ‘Dig for Victory Garden’ is inspired by vegetable patches grown in the Second World War to help food supplies – and a herb garden reminiscent of ancient medicinal healing. Local resident and History Society member Jim Smith explains: “We do still remember the war, but we forget the privation people went through and having this Dig for Victory garden, and explaining why it’s here will remind people of the hardship others in the past went through.” The garden includes cabbages, potatoes and mint as well as tomatoes and rhubarb – and Jim hopes to introduce leeks and turnips later in the year. Anyone is welcome to the produce - with surplus food sold at reception and all proceeds going back into The Park.

The medicinal herb garden is to highlight ancient practices. Plants so far include hypericum, which can be used for depression, angelica a remedy for coughs and colds and rosemary which can help relieve anxiety and boost the immune system. Once the garden is finished, the History Society plans to open the patch to any local people who wish to learn about the herbs, including groups and schools. Chair Ivor Grimsted says: “We want to show the plants used… from way back in Roman times for cooking and medication which links to our research. We will be putting display boards around the walls to describe what they were used for.” For more information or to join Filwood Chase History Society contact Ivor on 0785 676 9285 or email fiwoodchase@gmail.com Full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk

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FILWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE Monday All day Slimming World Classes—with Kim 9.15am Boxing Exercise Class with Matt Thompson

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Health Local blood pressure checks for awareness campaign A national awareness campaign has been encouraging Knowle West residents to have their blood pressure checked for free at local ‘pressure stations.’

Public Health Bristol has been supporting Blood Pressure UK with their yearly campaign by urging people to “Know Your Numbers! Know Your Risks!”

Pressure stations set up around the city in September included Badham Pharmacy on Filwood Broadway – which is continuing to provide blood pressure checks for residents. In South Bristol around 20,489 people are living with high blood pressure - one of the main risk factors for premature death, kidney disease and dementia - and a leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including coronary heart disease and stroke. Local statistics from Badham Pharmacy during the campaign showed 80% of those checked had high readings and 75% of those were male. Some 50% of those tested with high readings were aged 16-44 and 37% aged 45-74. No-one knew their readings before being tested. Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner – Adults (Lifestyle) for Public Health Bristol, Jess Waithe, says every adult should “know their numbers” and have their blood pressure checked at least every five years. She explains: “…High blood pressure has no symptoms, those who may be at risk may not know… and the only way to know is to have it checked…”

Mums at local support group become Health Champions Picture and story by Community Reporter Rianna Newman Members of a Knowle West support group have officially been declared Health Champions. Our Time, which meets weekly at Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School, started as a domestic violence support group and is now open for parents to meet and socialise with their children. It is run by two local mums, friends Becky Lane (34) and Keisha Cooper (29) - who say the group was inspired to take the qualification to “help people to make small changes which, in the long run, will improve their health.” Our Time members began a fiveweek course in the summer learning about public health and have now passed the Level 2 qualification, which included an exam. Health Champions are volunteers who, with training and support, help transform health and wellbeing in their communities. Becky explains: “We will be the first (point of) contact for people to

express their health issues so we can then try and signpost them to the right kind of help. As a group we aim to get involved in local health campaigns to promote healthy living too.” The course was led by Carl Morrison, Advanced Health Improvement Practitioner for Bristol City Council. He says: “… Our Health Champions provide valuable help by supporting Public Health priorities, including smoking, alcohol, exercise, mental health, dementia, NHS health checks and raising cancer awareness.” Our Time meets every Wednesday during term time at Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School and Children’s Centre, from 9-11am. For more information contact: ourtime.bk@ outlook.com

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Recommended ways to reduce blood pressure include cutting down on salt, eating a healthy balanced diet and drinking alcohol in moderation as well as regular physical activity and keeping to a healthy weight. For local blood pressure checks call into Badham Pharmacy, 45 Filwood Broadway. www.bloodpressureuk.org

Making changes for health By Health Improvements Project Manager Gill Brookman I bumped into Jane the other day, I hadn’t seen her for a few months and was amazed at how well she was looking... this is her story. Jane and Rich’s Story: “Rich and I both had health warnings, his blood pressure was very high and I was on the borderline of having type two diabetes. “We decided we needed to do something. The main things we changed were to have smaller meals, to have meals at regular times, and to stop snacking, which was made much easier when I stopped doing night shifts! “ I use the traffic light labelling on foods, so for example we looked at two different types of ham and chose the one that had the fewest red lights. We eat lots more vegetables and less meat… “We’re also more active, walking and doing the garden, I’m planning to get my bike out to cycle to work when the weather is better. “We do sometimes have ‘piggy weekends’ but try to make sure the burgers and chips are treats not everyday food. “The result is …I’ve lost a stone! I feel much better, I’m not bloated, I’ve got more energy and I’m less tired, Rich has also lost weight and his blood pressure is down.” For help with lifestyle changes contact Health Improvement Advisor Shaun Hawkins on 0787 681 4597. Healthy cooking classes and counselling available at Knowle West Health Association www.knowlewesthealthassoc.org.uk For blood pressure checks see article on this page. To be more active or look after your mental health, look for courses at Knowle West Health Park www.knowlewesthealthpark. co.uk (see page 14) or The Park www.theparkknowle.org.uk ACE at Filwood Community Centre offers wellbeing sessions: www.bristolmentalhealth.org

1. The Sound of Music was staged at

Filwood Community Centre in October by Knowle West Arts Promotion - with a local cast ranging in age from five to 83. (Picture Jo Southard).

2. Spotted reading the Knowledge. Happy and Active in Knowle West took place at Knowle West Health Park in October – with taster activities for over 55s as part of the Celebrating Age Festival. (Picture KWMC).

3. Parent volunteers received a thank you

- as they celebrated six months of Bumps and Babes Breastfeeding group at Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School and Children’s Centre. Left to right Thea, Lauren, Gemma and Claire. (Picture Rachael Morley).

4. South Bristol Toy Library teamed up with Scrapstore for an event at Marksbury Road Library for Banned Books Week. Children and parents enjoyed creative activities, making paper flowers and book hedgehogs. (Picture Kate Frost). 5. The Shed on Wheels came to Inns Court and Filwood Broadway in the summer. A Taste of Knowle West looked at what’s growing and cooking in the area and celebrated the delicious food being made right on our doorstep. (Picture KWMC). Want your picture featured in the Knowledge? Email photos of your event, group or activity based in the Knowle West area to sue@kwmc.org.uk

6. Knowle DGE teacher Matt Franzke

went to St James’s Palace in September to receive a licence to deliver The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. (Picture Knowle DGE). www.knowlewest.co.uk

7. Bristol Libraries is looking for volunteers to help with small group sessions across the city including weekly code clubs for children and an adult reading project. See p 16. (Picture Nia Crouch). 8. Square Food Foundation at The Park is running a free course to help unemployed adults into the food industry. See p 16. (Picture Square Food Foundaton). 9. Keeping off the rain. Despite the downpour - Knowle West Fest was a huge success. See p 6. (Picture KWMC).

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Who are we? We’ve been based here since 1996, supporting people to get the most out of digital technologies and the arts. Contact us: 0117 903 0444 or come to Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NL. Visit www.kwmc.org.uk and find knowlewestmedia on Facebook and Twitter.

Photography, food and festivities: celebrating KWMC20 To mark the 20th year of Knowle West Media Centre we’re throwing a party to celebrate Knowle West and Bristol as places where amazing things happen – and you’re all invited. Join us on Tuesday 22nd November from 6-8pm as we look back over 20 years of creativity, education and action, and celebrate everything that

Fancy a change of scenery? We have several managed office units available for rent, which range from compact units suitable for small teams to a large open-plan workspace for 15 people. In late September we were pleased to welcome new tenants Bristol Dog School, run by The Dogs Trust, who have joined Total Computers and Oasis Talk in our creative community. Bristol Dog School aim to engage and support people in learning about dog behaviour, to help owners and dogs work together to build strong relationships and understand and overcome common problems. Total Computer Networks is an international company that provides IT Solutions across all IT sectors including hardware, software and technical services, and Oasis Talk offer NHS talking therapies in communities throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We’re currently running a ‘Back to School’ rental offer: if you rent our Wessex Room before 1st November you’ll receive 10% off your monthly rent for your 1st year! We’d be happy to show you around - contact Caryn or Michaela for more details on 0117 903 0444.

local people have achieved. From the early days of the darkroom photography project at Knowle West Health Association and the Archimedia project that created our environmental building, to the XLR hip-hop festivals and new making space KWMC: The Factory, there’s a lot to remember and celebrate. Enjoy food, fun and games and be the first to preview our winter exhibition 20/20 Visions, which features new work by twenty photographers who have known us through the years. Reserve your free ticket online at kwmc20.eventbrite.co.uk and share your memories online using the hashtag #KWMC20. We hope to see you there!

Birthday Party & Exhibition Preview Join us to mark 20 years of Knowle West Media Centre and celebrate Knowle West and Bristol as places where amazing things happen.

+ Opening night of 20/20 Visions, a new exhibition featuring work by 20 photographers + Food, photobooth, fun and games + Annual General Meeting 2016

Tuesday 15 November, 6-8pm

Events Control-Alt-Delete Mondays, 4.30-6pm (free) Learn the basics of coding in a fun and exciting environment: work on apps, websites and your own creative projects. Call James on 0117 903 0444. Computers for Beginners’ Tuesdays, 10 – 11.30am (free for six weeks, then £3 per week) A friendly and informal environment for adults to learn more about digital technology, whether you’d like to improve your computer skills, get to grips with a smartphone or tablet, or take better photographs. Call Gail on 0117 903 0444. XLR Music Sessions Tuesdays, 6-8pm (free) Sessions for young people interested in music, from singing and rapping to playing an instrument or making beats. A great opportunity to find out more about recording, performance and how to build your knowledge of the music industry. Contact James for details: james@kwmc. org.uk or 0117 903 0444. Creative Hub Wednesdays, 5-7pm (free) A space for young people to experiment and create their own artwork and media projects. Recent sessions have included animation, photography, coding and virtual reality. Call James on 0117 903 0444.

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Get ready for Christmas with our winter workshops Have you started planning your Christmas shopping? Why not join us at KWMC: The Factory and do some Christmas making instead?! Between November and December we’ll be running a series of free workshops for people over the age of 16 who are living in Filwood, Hartcliffe and Withywood. You’ll learn how to make your own decorations, cards and small gifts using the machines in our workshop. The training has been funded by the NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund and will take place at our unit in Filwood Green Business Park every Tuesday for four weeks, from 10am 1pm. The first round of workshops will take place from 1 - 25 November and the second round from 29 November to 20 December. You’ll need to be able to come to all four workshops but no previous experiences required.

We’ll provide all the materials! For more details and to register for your free place contact The Factory team on 0117 403 2306.

Healthy Living Centre in Knowle West For more information Call: 0117 377 2255 www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk Email: info@knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk

Keeping Active (for adults) Monday 11 - 12 Gentle Exercise Class. Studio. £2.50. For people with reduced mobility who want to stay fit. Tuesday 6 - 7 pm Hips, Bums and Tums. Studio. £3.50. 7 - 8pm Hips, Bums and Tums. Studio. £3.50. Two friendly groups to help you tone up. Wednesday 10.30 -11.45 Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing Studio. £3. Give yourself the gift of relaxation and let your mind and body release tension and stress. Thursday 6 - 7pm Step Aerobics. Studio. £3.50. Meet new friends and burn those calories. Regular Walking Groups Regular One, Two, Three Heart Walking groups and monthly social walks. Various days. Boot Camp—Military Style Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays (mornings & evening) Call: Jason 07855 465872.

Healthy Eating Waist Watchers Coming Soon Healthy Eating Course Are you wanting to lose weight or simply needing to learn more about how to create a healthy diet. Regular courses running, call for dates.

Lip Reading Class (10 - 12pm Fridays) Supportive, friendly weekly class. £2.50 a session. Women of Worth (6.30 - 8.30pm Wednesdays)Friendly support group for local women with a range of activities most weeks.

One to One Advice Active Lifestyles Meet with our Wellbeing Co-ordinator to find out what’s available locally to help with your overall health and happiness. FREE. Pathways to Heath Free sessions with qualified health and wellbeing worker to advise, support and motivate you to make healthy lifestyle changes. FREE. Plus follow up support groups.

Fit & Fab A women’s only support group. Contact Sally Clements on 0117 903 0024.

Children’s Activities Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am Time for Me Time for my Child incl. Stretch ‘n’ Grow Age: 2 - 5 years. Studio. 50p. Lots of fun and games for pre-schoolers. Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Free Play Session—open access. Age 8 -12years. Outside in Health Park. Free. A wide range of activities games, arts and crafts, camp fire cooking (with Learning Partnership West) 5.30 - 6.30pm. Mini Beatz Street Dance Classes. Age: 6 - 10 years. Studio. £3.50. 6.30 - 7.30pm Fresh Beatz Dance Classes. Age 11 - 17 years. Studio. £4. Regardless of age or ability, come and try street dancing.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Thursday 4 - 5pm After School Activity Club Age 4 - 11 years. Outside/Studio. 50p. A sport club offering a mix of games, skill tests, & matches (with Smart Sports Coaching).

Art Ease Group For people with mild to moderate health needs. Improve self-confidence whilst learning new skills & making new friends.

School holiday Sports Fun Days 10am - 3pm During school holidays Age 4 - 11 years. Outside/Studio. £5. Well organised, fun packed sports days for boys and girls. Tel: 07809 483191.

GET HELP TO STOP SMOKING Help to switch over to vaping or quit completely. Contact Stella Picton on 07739649839 for FREE advice and book an appointment.

Other services The Green House - Rape and sexual abuse counselling for men & children (under 18 yrs) Call: 0117 935 1707. Diabetes UK Support Group - For anyone affected by diabetes. Call: 07494 849 739. Arthritis Care Monthly Drop-in Information & support for people with arthritis. Call: 01934 316 346. Off The Record Young People’s Counselling Call: 0808 808 9120.

Free Health Checks

• Aged 40-74 years?

Relaxation/Massage & Baby Massage Course Regular courses running call for dates.

• Book now for a FREE blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and lifestyle check

Ear Acupuncture (11 - 12 pm Fridays) Relaxing therapy which can help with a whole range of medical issues. £2 a session.

• Help yourself to stay healthier for longer*.

Man Alive! Are you free during the week and/or a stay at home dad? Support and activities for men of all ages.

Contact Pip A’Ness on 0773 9649 778 or paness@ knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk.

* exclusions apply

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Come and try our… …delicious, good value, freshly prepared food using quality ingredients A range of Hot & Cold Drinks. Daily Specials. Full English Breakfast for under £3. Fresh Fruit & Granola Bar available daily. Light Lunches or Hot Main Meals from £1.95. Home Baked Cakes & Puddings. Christmas Menu available from November.

Buffets for occasions or meetings. The Café is a great place to hold an informal meeting or you can book something more private at The Park. Drop in, or call us on 0117 903 9776.

Open 8am til 5pm The Cafe was awarded the highest standard for hygiene in 2016.

The Park Centre, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 1DQ 0117 903 9770 info@theparkknowle.org.uk www.theparkknowle.org.uk

NCS

This summer Youth Moves took 94 Young People from all over south Bristol on the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme.These young people gave up four weeks of their summer and delivered over 3,000 hours of volunteering and managed to raise over £2,000 for local charities. NCS is broken down into three phases: Phase 1 - Activity Residential, Phase 2 - Local Residential, Phase 3 - Social Action. Phase 1 consists of teamwork, communication and building confidence, while staying away in Bridgewater doing different activities such as mountain biking, high ropes and kayaking. Phase 2 is more about independence and learning about the community. We stay away at University of the West of England (UWE) and young people learn about independent living, budgeting and loads of different workshops trying to breakdown stereotypes. Phase 3 is all about social action. Social action is all about working alongside a charity and their users to help that charity how the charity wishes. We celebrated all of the young people’s achievements at an event held at Ashton Gate Stadium and attended by over 250 people - including our MP Karin Smyth and The Lord Mayor of Bristol. If you are 15-17 years old then NCS is for you - find out more at www.ncswest.co.uk

Junior Club On 29 September, Junior club started up again at The Park on Daventry Road! This club is for all young people aged 8-12 and runs from 3.45 - 5.15pm – come along and join us for pool, table tennis, sports, arts and crafts, Xbox and trips over the holidays! Please contact Birm on 0117 903 9796 or david.johnson@youthmoves.org.uk for more information!

Free Weekly Adult Allotment Volunteer Day Needs Your Help…

Wood Work - Gardening - Crafts - Cooking - Bush craftGroup Trips – New Friends - Foraging – And much more From September 2016 every Tuesday at the Roundhouse Springfield Allotments, Andover Rd, Knowle. BS4 1JA. From 11 till 3pm, Shared Lunch provided. For more details please call Ben on 0117 903 9796 or email ben.carpenter@youthmoves.org.uk 'Like' Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UrbanEscapeBristol

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY There are lots of great things happening in our community - including many regular groups and activities. Your community website has an events calendar: www.knowlewest.co.uk/events To add your organisation or event contact Sue, Knowledge Editor on 0117 903 0444.

EVENTS Halloween Event

Friday 28 October 1-3pm Springfield Allotments, Andover Road.

Make Christmas decorations, cards and gifts

First course Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 November. Second course 28 November, 8, 13 and 20 December from 10am – 1pm. FREE. KWMC The Factory, Unit 24, Filwood Green Business Park, Filwood Park Lane, off Hengrove Way. Ring 0117 403 2306 or book http://makeitchristmas2016.eventbrite.co.uk/

A Taste of Knowle West: Food and Fireworks Wednesday 2 November at Inns Court Family Centre, Marshall Walk. Food activities and demonstrations from 2.30pm, fireworks at 6pm. For more information contact Sara Venn, 0117 910 5200 / sara@ediblebristol.org.uk

Christmas Fairs

Saturday 19 November, 11am-2pm at The Salvation Army, Padstow Road. Saturday 26 November, 1.30pm at St Barnabas Church in Daventry Road.

Christmas Carols

Friday 9 December at Filwood Community Centre, 7pm. Annual Christmas Carols held by Knowle West Churches Together.

Lantern Parade and Christmas Fair

East Street Christmas Fair Saturday 12 December, 10am-4pm, East Street, Bedminster. Winter Lantern parade – 3-6pm around the streets of Bedminster.

ADULTS Learn Something New

Bristol Community Learning is organising free courses in the local area - open to people aged

19 plus. They are based in and around Knowle West - some with a crèche available. Email: lucy. fieldhouse@bristol.gov.uk or visit www.communitylearningwest.net Facebook Page - The Learning Community Team

Counselling

Cookery Classes

Green Gym

Eat Better For Less - Monday 1-2.20pm at Knowle West Health Association. To book a class phone 0117 963 9569 or pop into the office at 49b Filwood Broadway. Visit https://kwha1. wordpress.com

Free Cookery Classes for Unemployed Adults

Wednesdays from 18 January - 22 March, 12.30-2.30 pm – venue to be confirmed. Run by Square Food Foundation at The Park, classes aimed at helping unemployed adults into the food industry. For further information visit: www.squarefoodfoundation. co.uk or call 0117 904 6679.

Weekly Adult Volunteer Group

Tuesdays 11am-3pm for over 18s at the Roundhouse, Springfield Allotments, Andover Road. Meet new friends and learn about gardening, cooking and bushcraft - and help maintain the community space. Shared lunch provided. Contact Ben on 0117 903 9796 or email ben.carpenter@youthmoves.org.uk

Volunteering for Bristol Libraries

Volunteers are needed at local libraries to help with small group sessions. Contact Nia Crouch at libraries.volunteering@bristol. gov.uk or speak to your local library. For more information about different groups visit: www. bristol.gov.uk/libraries-archives. (See p 12).

Wellbeing Sessions

Wednesdays 2-4pm at Filwood Community Centre with the ACE service. No need to book. For information and support call the ACE helpline on 0117 239 8969. (See p 2).

Monday, Thursday and Friday at Knowle West Health Association, 4 Phone 0796 973 7076 Email: kwhacoun selling@yahoo.com Sessions by appointment.

Thursdays at 10.15am on the Northern Slopes - meet next to 105 Wedmore Vale. A working walk on the first session of each month. Just turn up.

Coffee Morning

Last Saturday of the month at Filwood Library at 11am. Tea and cakes, bric a brac and a raffle.

Knitting Group

Wednesdays 2-4pm at Filwood Library. All welcome. Drop in or for further information contact Claire.mcneil@ bristol.gov.uk or ring 0787 681 4604.

Filwood Chase History Society

Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1 - 4.30pm at The Park in Daventry Road. For more information contact Ivor Grimsted on 0785 676 9285 or email filwoodchase@gmail.com

Over 50s Film Club

Silver Screen meets monthly at Novers Park Community Centre, Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm. Next dates: 22 Nov and 20 Dec. Contact Karron on 0117 907 7038/0776 084 9371.

FAMILIES Toy Library Sessions

Baby Bounce and Rhyme (term time only) Filwood Library, Wednesdays at 11.30am.

Parenting Groups

Ilminster Avenue Nursery and Children’s Centre has lots of groups running. “Like” them on Facebook to see their timetables.

Free Wild Play Toddler Sessions

My Wild Child sessions for 2-4 year olds. Every other Thursday, 1 - 2.30pm on the Northern Slopes. (meet next to Bommie entrance 105 Wedmore Vale). Fun outdoor activities. Visit: avon wildlifetrust.org.uk/mywildchild.

Little Beacon Parents and Toddler Group

Friday mornings (term times only) 9.30 - 11am at the Salvation Army Hall, Padstow Road. Ages 0-3 but older siblings welcome. Contact Charlotte on 0117 966 1369.

YOUNG PEOPLE NEETs Career Advice

Mondays 12-2pm at Filwood Library. Advice and guidance for young people not in education, employment or training, from Learning Partnership West.

Girlguiding Groups

Tuesdays at 5.45pm at Connaught Oasis Community Hub. Rainbow (for girls 5-7). Brownie groups (7-10). For more information email Viki at viki@ggswe.org.uk

Scouting Groups

Salvation Army Hall on Padstow Road. Beavers (6-8 years), Mondays 5.45 - 6.45pm. Cubs (8-10 and a half years), Wednesdays at 6.30 - 8pm. Scouts (10 and a half-14 years), Mondays 7 - 8.30pm. Email Kathryn. Lees@scouts.org.uk

Fridays 2-4pm at Oasis Academy, Marksbury Road. Tap and Drama Group Visit www.southbristoltoylibrary. Knowle West Arts Promotion Group co.uk for ages 5 plus (and parents) meets Tuesdays 5-8pm at Filwood ComPre-school Story Times munity Centre. Contact Gloria Tucker 0117 953 2986 or 0751 358 8416. (term time only) Filwood Library, Fridays at 2pm.

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All dates are subject to change – keep an eye on the Knowledge website for definite dates.