Knowle West newsletter - Issue 20 Dec 2005 by Knowle West

ISSUE 20

DEC 2005

YOUR NEWSLETTER 2005 Brrrr…it’s certainly been chilly so far this winter, so why not grab a mug of something hot, sit down, and catch up with the latest Knowle West news.

The news from Neighbourhood Renewal is not so clear, with lots of decisions yet to be made about the next round of funding – more of this in the next issue.

We’re trying out some new ideas in this issue look out for our ‘Garden Tips and Tasty Treats’ articles on p9 and let us know what you think.

Keep safe and well and A Very Happy Christmas to you from the Newsletter Team and all at Neighbourhood Renewal. JJ aa cc kk ii ee LL ii dd dd ll ee Editor

There are lots of great projects happening at the moment which are focusing on improving the local environment. We have reports on clean-ups, street rep schemes, improved security measures, recycling projects and new crime initiatives.

Please contact the editorial group through: Eleanor Simmons, NR Steering Group, 37 Filwood Broadway, Knowle West Tel: 0117 907 6893

VISIT THE WEBSITE AT:

WWW.KNOWLEWEST.CO.UK

HEARTS AND STARS AWARDS NIGHT Over 100 local people came together at this year's Hearts and Stars awards night on Saturday 19th November, to celebrate and thank local volunteers who work in the community. This annual event is a big and glittering affair with a beautifully decorated venue, strictly best frocks and suits, dancing, entertainment and food. Bristol Blue Glass and Argos vouchers were presented to the winners who had been nominated from across the estate. Ken Jones and Joyce Jenkins

The 2005 winners are: Best Neighbour - Joyce Jenkins Lifetime Achievement: Gloria Tucker Outside KW - Emma Hooper Outstanding Achievement - Ken Jones Best Group - KW Healthy Walking Group Newcomer - Karron Chaplin Churches - Susan Smith Young Person - Sophie Williams/ Stevie Woodland Senior Citizen - Ann Smith People's Choice - Edna Quick Healthy Walking Group

Funded by Neighbourhood Renewal and organised by the NR Steering Group, the night was a great success. “It was a really lovely night. It's good to say thank you to all the volunteers without them, a lot of the projects across the estate wouldn't be able to survive. The entertainment was great and everyone enjoyed themselves,” commented Denise Britt, (one of the organisers). Money raised goes to next year's event.

Denise Britt, Ann Smith & Keith Houghton

IN THIS ISSUE Front Cover - top, Interesting people (pg 3) bottom, Christmas light (pg 6). All change at NR p4 & p5 S Bristol Hospital Update p10 Knowle Safe re-opens p6

Footy stars tackle crime p10 Education Matters p7 Police, Crime & Security p11 Community News P 8 & p 9 New Faces & Notice Board p12

HEALTHY FUTURES

Richard Layzell contemplates breakfast

A celebration of the Healthy Living Centre was held on Saturday November 12th, to mark 5 years of work funded by the Big Lottery Fund. A 'Big Thank You' brunch started the day for all who had worked so hard to make the Health Park and the Healthy Living Centre a success. A festival of activities followed including juggling, art, belly-dancing, massage and film shows, ending with a spectacular Flaming Art bonfire, led by Richard Layzell, resident artist for Creative Neighbourhoods, working with the Saturday Art Club. The Health Park has Healthy Living at the heart of its development and has exciting plans to take this work forward in a stronger and more creative way. A new organisation is being set up to develop and deliver these new ideas. Photos by Rob Irving

What do you want to see happening at the Health Park? Would you like to be involved in its future as a trustee, volunteer or local advisor? Contact Andrea Bailey or Sue Partridge (0117) 3772255 if you are interested.

WE WANT ROAST DINNERS! Two local girls from Christ the King school have been causing a bit of a stir recently when they took a dislike to their new 'Jamie Oliver' style menu with such offerings as pork and pineapple curry and lentil korma.

we have been able to do something ourselves.” They are now planning their next petition so watch out! JJ aa cc kkii ee LL ii dddd ll ee

Supported by their Head Teacher, Kelsey Channing and Stacey Harvey drew up a petition asking for a traditional roast dinner twice a week and chips once a week, and quickly got support from children, parents and some teachers. The girls managed to ignite a nationwide debate on the subject of school dinners and were interviewed by local newspapers, radio and TV stations. Kelsey and Stacey have both enjoyed the experience and gained school certificates for supporting each other. “It has make us feel good, because

INTERESTING PEOPLE

Stacey and Kelsey

Cover Story!

Noticed some faces staring down at you outside Knowle West Media Centre in Leinster Avenue? If so, you are viewing the latest community media project 'Knowle West has Some Interesting People' by artist Simon Poulter. The project portrays six people who live and work in Knowle West.

all over the estate in media and arts projects, to promote the positive nature of Knowle West, and, of course, to highlight some of the interesting local residents who make up this colourful and lively community. The images also focus attention on the fantastic new plans proposed for the rebuilding of Knowle West Media Centre which, when complete, will further engage the local and wider community in film, multimedia, photography and design.

Whilst touring around Knowle West to research an arts project, Poulter was struck by the 'larger than life' characters he came across and decided to capture their images and promote the positive impact they were having on the regeneration of community.

Knowle West Has Some Interesting People is part of a wider scheme to involve people from

Photos by RJamie Carstairs

Sister Joanna, whose portrait is included, has been involved in community events for 21 years. “Sometimes you look back and think what difference has my life made? I have been excited and encouraged by the project; it's good to recognise positive achievements.”

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NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL MOVING AHEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY Major changes are heading Knowle West's way from April 2006. A lot of regeneration funding streams come to an end in March 06, including the current round of Neighbourhood Renewal, which lasted 2004-2006. The government announced in the summer that they were going to extend Neighbourhood Renewal funding for Bristol across 2006-2008, and have granted the city ÂŁ12,198,980 to cover this period. A further ÂŁ2,100,000 has been awarded to Bristol to add to this sum for Cleaner, Safer, Greener work to improve public spaces and parks. Knowle West is, of course, a Neighbourhood Renewal area and will directly benefit from this funding. All area NR teams have been working across September and October to develop action plans in preparation for this new round of funding. A big difference from previous rounds of NR, however, is that the city's NR areas won't simply be given funding to allocate according to their local priorities. Instead we have been asked to identify work we want to develop across 20062008 and we then have to negotiate with the Bristol Partnership and the priorities which their Delivery Groups have agreed. We are in the middle of this work as I write in mid-November.

KK nn oo w w ll ee W W ee ss tt pp rrii oorr ii tt ii ee ss ff oo rr 2 20 00 06 6 -- 2 20 00 08 8 We held a series of themed meetings throughout September, inviting residents, voluntary groups and service providers to come up with a limited number of pieces of work we wanted to spend NR funding on. The Knowle West NR Partnership decided that they wanted to build on work that was already delivering better services for local people, rather than start lots of short-term, temporary new projects. Here's a brief summary of the main pieces of work that came out and which have been included in our draft Action Plan for 2006/2008:

SStt rr ee nn gg tthh ee nn ii nn gg C Coo m mm m uu nn ii tt yy SS aa ff ee tt yy aa nn dd rree dd uu cc ii nn gg AA nn tt ii -- SS oocc ii aall BB ee hh aa vv ii oo uu rr Continue the Knowle Safe Project: in particular to bring in funding for improving security, working alongside every neighbourhood in Knowle West to help make sure local people set the priorities for the police and Housing. We also want to develop work with black and minority ethnic residents, older people, and disabled people to make sure their needs are reflected in the way services work. Continue Project X: This project brings together lots of different workers to help out families with young people at risk of getting into difficulties at school and with the law and we want to see it continue and flourish. It has lead the way in the city, showing how joint working can make a real

difference for families and has inspired the development of a similar project in Hartcliffe and Withywood. Increase the number of PCSOs on the streets: at present Knowle West has only got 2 PCSOs and we don't think this is enough to make an impact on the streets. We want to have a team of 6. Maintain the work to tackle Domestic Abuse: this work has been a huge success, enabling local people who've never had support before to get help.

BB uu ii ll dd ii nn gg AA cc hh ii ee vvee m m ee nn tt Keep the School and Family Link Workers: working from schools with local families to improve attendance and reading skills, they are highly valued and local schools are starting to pay for them from their own budget as they see their worth. Continue Family Group Conferencing: this way of working brings together the entire family of a young person struggling with school and other issues, to plan a support package, helped out but not lead by the services. Parentline Plus: supporting work with local parents on both a one-to-one and groups basis. Improving support for families with children with Special Educational Needs: we want to improve support for PIPA in Knowle West and work with local schools to co-ordinate support in the area for children with extra educational needs. H ee aa ll tt h H h aa n n dd W W ee ll ll -- BB ee ii nn gg Develop the Community Kitchen: a new community kitchen is being set up in Filwood Community Centre in the New Year - we want to support courses and work with local people around cooking and eating groups. Build up the Healthy Living Centre: support for outreach and work around smoking, eating, exercise and mental health. Physical exercise and walking: continue the good work that has been developed over the last few years in the area. Support the Mede Sprint: we know how important this service is to get many people to the Health Park.

EE m m pp ll oo yy m m ee nn tt aa nn dd EE nn tt ee rr pp rrii ss ee Pull together all the employment and training services to work better together: there are lots of services and training providers - we want to see them work together the way Project X does, so that local people in KW get a simple, clear, fast, efficient service to get them into training and work. They also need to bring more employers into joint work so that KW people get a chance at jobs and work placements. Continued opposite

NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL ....... CONTINUED Support young people get work placements with the new Archimedia/Media Centre build: there are going to be lots of opportunities for young people to learn building, design, planning and other skills through work experience, placements and local labour being employed to build the new Media Centre planned for the old William Budd site on Leinster Avenue. Continue the Business and Enterprise support service: this has successfully helped create a big increase in businesses in Knowle West against the city trend and we want this service to continue in the community, not go back into the city centre.

EE nn vv ii rroo nn m mee nn tt aa nn dd m m aa kk ii nn gg tt hh ee ee ss ttaa tt ee aa bb ee tt tt ee rr ppll aa ccee ttoo ll ii vv ee We want to increase the work that goes on in Parks and Open Spaces by: Employing an Environment Worker to develop plans with local people and Bristol City Council to improve parks and open spaces. Provide a funding pot that local groups can apply to use, to improve the appearance of their local area on the estate. Continue the Recycling Project, working with local residents and services to increase the amount of recycling that happens in KW, so we move from being among the lowest to one of the highest recycling areas in the city.

We also want to continue to fund this NR Newsletter, our website and support active residents and local groups with learning opportunities and computing. N ee ii ggh N h bb oouu rrhh oooodd M Maann aa gg eem mee nn tt aann dd tthh ee ff uutt uu rree Finally, the government also announced in the summer that they would be funding several Neighbourhood Management pilots in Bristol. These work in a similar way to Neighbourhood Renewal, working to improve the way mainstream services deliver to local people. Knowle West is one of the pilot areas, the other two being Hartcliffe and Withywood in the south of the city and St Pauls and Easton/Lawrence Hill in the centre. Neighbourhood Management will add to the work which NR has been developing over the last few years. At present it is still not clear how NR and Neighbourhood Management will complement each other. This will become a lot clearer in the New Year and I will be reporting further in mid-February, when the next Newsletter comes out. In the meantime all of us at Neighbourhood Renewal wishes everyone in Knowle West a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! K ee ii tt hh H K Hoo uu gg hh tt oonn - NR Project Manager

Explore the possibility of three 'Home Zones' being set up in KW.

NR ENVIRONMENT AND HOUSING GROUP You may have noticed new fencing and security measures being erected in your area, if so, these have come about thanks to the information gathered from the last NR Walkabout. Local people were stopped in the street, outside schools, P.Os. and shops and asked what improvements they would like to see in their neighbourhood. Their comments were taken back to the NR Environment and Housing Group. With funding and support provided by Safer Bristol, the E & H Group were able to provide security fencing and improved lighting in the areas identified as most urgent; the police also provided information on the areas which would benefit most from these measures. The CAT team from Leyhill Prison have also helped with hedge trimming and bulky rubbish collection. It is hoped that the effectiveness of these measure will demonstrate the need for them in other areas/roads, and further funding secured if it becomes available. If you would like to join the E & H Group contact NR on 908 4248. AA nn ii tt aa PP ee aa rrcc ee NR

NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL GOODBYE JIM Local residents have said a sad farewell to Jim Wall, who recently announced his retirement from Bristol City Council Environment and Cleansing Department. If you had a problem with fly-tipping, abandoned vehicles or any issue relating to clean-ups, Jim was always on hand to deal with it. He was client officer for SITA rubbish and bulky rubbish service and also was a member of the NR Environment and Housing group. He helped a lot of people and groups in the community and will be greatly missed. Jim's replacement is Sarah Howard

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Cover Story! Knowle West has done us proud again with a wonderful display of festive lights, Santas, snowmen and reindeer. Neighbourhood Renewal will be touring around the estate over the next few weeks, with a panel of judges to pick out the 'Best Dressed House' for our annual competition. Winners to be announced in the next edition of the newsletter. pic: Jane Channings lights which raise money for local charity F.O.L.O

KNOWLE SAFE PROJECT RE-OPENS AT THE KABIN l

EXPLORE MEDIATION among residents as a way of sorting out conflicts, and other 'community justice' methods for offenders.

The Wardens project that was dedicated to Knowle West, continues to be missed by many residents. Some of their good work continues through the Bobby Van (which fixes locks and bolts), Neighbourhood Renewal's 'Designing Out Crime' Programme - which has been putting up fencing, clearing gardens and trimming hedges in crime blackspots, and PCSOs. 'The Kabin' 35 Filwood Broadway: reporting centre for residents. After a few months closure due to the end of the Wardens project, Knowle Safe has re-opened and is planning to improve community safety in a number of ways. l

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COMMUNICATE to residents important information about crime, anti-social behaviour, and what is being done about these things by the Police & Housing. REPORT crimes to the correct agency on behalf of residents who want to be anonymous. FUNDRAISE for community safety improvements. SUPPORT residents in practical ways - to prevent people being victims of crime, as well as those who have become victims already. SORT OUT very localised anti-social problems. FIND OPPORTUNITIES to involve youngsters in challenging activities, who might otherwise get into crime.

In the coming year we hope to see more PCSOs and better supervision of the streets. Knowle Safe will work with the PCSOs to challenge the terrible scale of abuse and criminal damage across Filwood. So far we have begun visiting each street in turn with a SHORT SURVEY to find out the main problems they face. There is a long way to go, but we have found that the happiest streets with fewest problems are where residents look out for each other, and are friendly with each other. If you have ideas about how we can make your street happier - or a crime problem you want to report, call us on 923 1930. Ka K at th he e JJ a ac co ob b Knowle Safe Manager

EDUCATION MATTERS LEARNING COMMUNITIES LAUNCH Educators from across Bristol met at The Park in October to discuss the findings of the Learning Community model that has been piloted in Knowle West. The Learning Community model is a framework that provides local communities with a practical tool to self-assess their strengths and weaknesses as a developing learning community, and identify priorities for further improvement. The study looked at how schools can be supported in the community and standards raised as a result of local organisations and agencies all working together. Dir. of Education, Heather Tomlinson, with Julie Milkins (Project X).

One of the highlights of the morning was the personal testaments given by a panel of 6 local residents. Ranging in age from teens to 60's, they gave moving accounts about the ways they

Personal statements from locals

had been helped and supported by local initiatives in Knowle West over the last 5 years. Their stories, including school exclusions, drug related problems and teenage motherhood, all emphasised the same point - that it was due to the support and encouragement received from local agencies and organisations working together, such as Sure Start, Project X, Positive Futures, and the School Family Link Workers, that had helped them achieve their potential. This is just the start of a 'Ground Breaking' journey to build a learning communities model for use across the city, as Denise Britt commented “Don't waste this opportunity, do something with this day, give our kids a chance across the city, not just in Knowle West.” JJ aa cc kkii ee LL ii dddd ll ee

VOLUNTEER MENTORING - HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE Are you keen to help Knowle West young people reach their potential? Hengrove School is looking for people to become volunteer mentors for boys and girls in Year 11, in the run-up to exams. You don't need any experience - just between 30 minutes and an hour to spare every week. You will get training and support. Phil Cotgreave, who mentored one lad last year and will do so again in 2006, explains what is involved. “The idea is to talk to them and help them with any problems they're having,” says Phil. “We'd look at things like how he organised his work, his motivation, peer pressure, and

whether he had the self-belief to do well. “He did quite well in his exams. He got what he needed to go on to do practical training, and the feedback I got was that the mentoring had really helped him. “There are loads of people in Knowle West who would make good role models - people whose knowledge is generated in the community.” If you're interested in becoming a mentor, phone Claire Weir at Hengrove School on 0117 377 2800 or email claire.weir1@btinternet.com. You will need to undergo Criminal Records Bureau checks.

FOREST AND FOOTPRINTS - NEW CENTRE LEADS THE WAY! “Forest school is a different way of learning, taking children out of the classroom to do activities outside whatever the weather,” says Andy Wilson leader of the Forest School programme in Knowle West. “We start with simple activities, getting children used to the outdoor classroom and once they get confident outside we see them change from being quiet and shy to finding their voices and gaining confidence. Children are learning while having fun in Forest School and this gets transferred back into the classroom. Term ends with a trip to local woods for a fire and toasted marshmallows.” All 4 nurseries in Knowle West are now running Forest School sessions with support from Footprints Children’s Centre for the trip to the

woods. There are also exciting times ahead with the Footprints Children’s Centre nursery beginning Forest School sessions in January, and a whole school approach planned for the new Greenfield primary school in September.” AAnn ddyy W W iillss oonn ,, Sure Start

COMMUNITY NEWS RESTORE FURNITURE PROJECT IS LAUNCHED skills for further accredited training or employment. The programme takes on young people aged from 15-25 and the course is tailored to the individual and their needs. In total, the project expects to be able to place about 80 young people until the beginning of 2008. Here are some comments from the young people that have attended the project already:

'Restore is good; it's like having a job.' 'They let you get on with things, not telling you what to do all the time.' 'I like selling stuff; it feels like I'm in charge.'

Restore Furniture Project would like to announce the official launch of its new training programme and improved shop facilities. Restore, as part of a community based, locally led charity (SBCCC)*, provides quality, low cost furniture at its core. All furniture is received through charitable donations. We also have experienced gardening and constructive teams available for local building, repair, gardening and outdoor clearance jobs. For more information call us on 9530689. The training project itself is a furniture restoration course, which is aimed at excluded or unemployed young people, both men and women, unsure of their next step. It is designed to inspire confidence about the learning experience through exciting and stimulating projects and to create transferable

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It does not stop there. Within the aim of encouraging young people to go on to employment and/or accredited training places, also lies a strong belief that students will benefit from the availability of tool kits, and driving lessons for cars and mopeds for those who are able to successfully complete their agreed training. Funding to carry out the project has been granted by CRED, a lottery based fund, and URBAN2, a European Regeneration fund. Both funders have committed themselves to financially assist the project until the beginning of 2008. Contacts: Iris Eiting, Director SBCCC 9530689 (8am-4pm) 07739 284 741 Sarah Thompson, Restore Manager 923 1970 (8am-4pm) restore.sbccc@btconnect.com * South Bristol Community Construction Company

BELFAST FOR WALKERS

We are a group of local men keen to promote men's health in Knowle West. If you attend one of the many social groups or organisations around Knowle West you may even have seen us there, as we are going out and about in the community, checking people's blood pressure and testing smokers' breath. Neighbourhood Renewal have funded the purchase of a laptop computer and screen projector which will help deliver health information more effectively. We also have several ongoing projects. These include: blood pressure testing, smoking cessation advice and putting up health education posters in gent's toilets. We are also raising awareness of prostrate and testicular cancer. We are not health professionals but we can advise people on where to get support. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6pm at the Knowle West Health Association Office at Filwood Community Centre and you are very welcome to join us. Tel. 963 9569 Ke K en n JJ o on ne es s

A day trip to Belfast meant that for five of our intrepid walkers it was their first time flying! We made our way to Co. Antrim, to Cave Hill Country Park where we visited Belfast Castle and walked up the 1,182ft hill to McArts Fort. It was an extremely hard walk (or was it a climb?) but the views were spectacular and well worth it. After, we went back to Belfast City Centre for a walk-about and a well earned meal before flying back to Bristol. It was a very exciting and exhilarating day . . . Next year we might tackle walking up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh! Ch C he er ry y ll M Ma ar rt ty yn n ,, H He ea a ll t th h W Wa all k ks s

GREEN FOOTPRINTS organic way of life. We want to create a self-sufficient organisation where local people and volunteers can share their skills and knowledge to get the most from the land. We can offer training to local people in return for helping us out, whether it be with gardening, paperwork, or manning the shop.

Fancy a bit of winter colour in your garden? Want to try some tasty, locally grown fruit and veg? Need a hedge trimmed or grass cut? We can offer you this and much more at Green Footprints at the Park - a new organisation dedicated to helping you enjoy a simpler, more

We offer garden services including trimming hedges and chipping the cuttings for you, you can buy beautiful hanging baskets which we can refill for you when needed, wholefoods can be ordered from our office and we sell excess veg and fruit from local allotments. To find out more, please pop into our office at Buried Treasure, The Park, Mon to Fri from 9-10am, or ring Mil Lusk on 903 9782/07810 474558.

GARDEN TIPS TASTY TREATS

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What's in it? Minced meat, 1 chopped onion, oxo cube, carrots, potatoes, water, garlic (optional) How do you prepare it? Brown meat, drain off any fat Add chopped onion, 1 crushed clove of garlic, sliced carrots, oxo cube and a cup of water Simmer for an hour on the stove Peel and slice potato Put meat and vegetables into an oven proof dish Arrange slices of potato on top Cook in oven at 200 deg./gas mark 6, until potatoes are cooked, brown and crispy (about 30 mins) Serve with other vegetables, baked beans or salad. Thanks to Sure Start's 'Feed the Family' cookbook.

At this time of year it may seem like nothing is happening in your garden, but there is plenty you can do. You may still be able to collect runner bean seeds for sowing next spring. If your ground is in good condition, you should be able to plant things like broad bean seeds (especially 'aquadulce' variety), winter lettuce (e.g. 'arctic king'), winter radishes and perhaps oriental salad leaves - although the last few things may do better under cloches or in a cold frame. It is also time to plant those spring bulbs - try to get this all finished by Christmas. You can usually buy bags of mixed daffodils and narcissus or mixed crocus, at local garden centres. The earlier you plant hyacinths and other indoor bulbs, the better. If the weather is a bit too cold outside you can bring them on in a dark airing cupboard - often in time for Christmas itself. Now is the time to prune top fruits such as apples and pears and tidy up your strawberry runners and other soft fruit. Most importantly, on a dark and frosty evening, sit down with a hot mug of something and your seed catalogues, and plan for next year. m Happy Gardening! LL ee ss ll ee yy BB ee llgg ii uu m

PHOTO UPDATE Remember this photo that we printed in June's newsletter? Martin Ashman, whose dad Ted took the picture, asked readers if they could shed any light on it. Well, Graham Bradshaw and his sister Joyce Wood were able to help. They tell us the photo was taken in Hartcliffe Road, not Lisburn Road as Martin had thought and they were able to identify several of the people pictured: their mother, Mrs Bradshaw; Gladys, Edna and Doris Hartree; Doris Davidge; Mrs Chilcott; and Mrs Avery.

But both Graham and Joyce are too young to remember what the occasion for the photo was. Phone us on 907 6893 if you have any more ideas.

COMMUNITY NEWS SOUTH BRISTOL HOSPITAL UPDATE In 2008 the South Bristol Walk in Centre will move to new and larger premises at the South Bristol Community Hospital. It will operate as a Minor Injuries and Illness Unit providing a wider range of health services to people in South Bristol. It also means that new health services can be provided in the space vacated by the Walk in Centre at the Healthy Living Centre. On 20th October the Primary Care Trust held 3 workshops at the Healthy Living Centre Café to ask people what replacement services they would like to see developed. People were also able to comment at the Healthy Living Festival on 12th November and we have received some comments by email. Four themes for the replacement services have emerged from these events. In brief, these are: l

That the Healthy Living Centre is a dynamic place and that the services that replace the Walk in Centre need to reflect this and bring people to the Centre.

That the replacement services must be linked to local need and be actual services rather than office bases.

There is a lot of interest in developing a range of health services for children and young people.

That any clinical based services complement and are linked to community based services such as counselling services.

All the information collected will now be collated and presented to the Primary Care Trust's South Bristol Walk in Centre Replacement Executive Board later this year to help inform the way forward. Over the coming months, the Primary Care Trust will share more information about how it sees the replacement services developing and how your comments have informed that thinking. For more information please contact: Tony Watkin on 0117 900 2389 or at tony.Watkin@bristolswpct.nhs.uk

POLICE, CRIME & SECURITY POLICE AND ROBINS ASK KIDS TO ‘PLAY YOUR PART’ Police are teaming up with local football stars to urge kids to 'Play Your Part' in the community and create a culture of respect to tackle crime and disorder. Using the current trend for wristbands and the support of Bristol City Football Club, police from Bristol District, are urging kids to play their part and think about how behaviour can impact on others. Police are hoping to get 5000 young people between the ages of 11 and 19 to sign up to the 'Play Your Part' campaign. Young people will be asked to sign a pledge, which asks them about their role in society and the community, with a promise to be positive citizens. These pledges will form a larger document to show young people's support for the initiative. The wristbands, which are embossed with the words 'RESPECT' and 'COURAGE', will be given to the youngsters after they have signed the pledge. They are also given an information card with the pledge on and other useful contact numbers. Bristol City Football Club has endorsed the campaign, with their players all wearing the wristbands and urging their young fans to play their part. PC Karen McDonald, Schools Officer, Bristol District, said the campaign was another way to reach out to the young communities.

“There is a drive by the Government, the media and society to improve the respect and behaviour of many groups in our communities which, very often, targets young people. “We are hoping to use education and peer support to reach out to the young people of Bristol and explain to them what their behaviour can lead to and how to take responsibility for their actions. “The support of Bristol City Football Club is a huge bonus for this campaign - many children see football players as role models, someone to look up to, and to have them supporting the police in trying to educate children is a big step forward.” PC McDonald said the campaign would run and run. “We are hoping to take this campaign forward with a lot more partners from different fields - music, transport, television. The more people we have on board to support and advise our young people, the better.” For more information please contact Media Relations Officer Elaine Parr in the Corporate Communications Unit on 01275 816350.

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POWER TO THE PEOPLE Police in Knowle West are giving residents the right to choose this winter, with a new action group working to clean up Knowle and put right what really matters to the people who live there. The Knowle Action Group, focusing mainly on Newquay Road and the surrounding streets, is made up of residents, police, local authority, Neighbourhood Renewal and Knowle Safe. Some months ago, following a spate of high crime figures and complaints by residents to the police and Bristol City Council, the residents came together with the local officers to propose working together to make their area a better place. Three public meetings later, the Knowle Action Group was born, with the residents steering the authorities to their priorities. Inspector Jeff Foreman, Broadbury Road Police Station, said this was about cleaning up Knowle and making it a nicer place to live. ”Knowle West has, for a long time, had its problems. A lot of these are aesthetic and environmental - vandalism, graffiti, litter, dog fouling. Unfortunately, these types of problems are often not top priorities for the police or the other agencies and they can get put to the bottom of the list. “However it is these problems which bother the lives of the residents who live here - it is these which matter the most to them. ”The residents who have come to the meetings have been very determined about what they want to see done. We have worked out a way forward between us all to improve Newquay Road and the surrounding streets and make not just crime, but fear of crime decrease,” added Insp Foreman. Within the next month, police, the council and residents will be conducting a series of visual audits - walking round the streets pointing out and noting down what needs to be done, for example, broken fences, alleys which moped riders speed through, vandalism and fly tipping. Residents have put themselves forward as 'street reps' - They will pick a street and check

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it over once a a week. They will receive training on what support and advice different agencies offer, and where people can get answers to their questions. Inspector Jeff Foreman said the street reps were going to be a key factor in the success of the group. “These residents are the ones who have stood up and said they are willing to help and take on a positive role within their community. “They will be a focus point for the residents living around them, knowing who the best person is to speak to about recycling, who to contact when the music is too loud next door and who will come and collect stray dogs. “A lot of the problems stem from lack of knowledge about the processes and procedures in local government, the police and voluntary organisations. Hopefully, the training the street reps get and the relationship with the local police officers will change that,” added Insp Foreman. Police will also be tackling drug dealing in the area and truancy. They hope to put together an education pack for local schools which will look at anti-social behaviour and other crime and the effect it can have on themselves and the community. If you are interested in becoming a street rep in the Newquay Road area, or would like to start a similar scheme in another part of Knowle West, then call Anita on 908 4248.

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Is your child nearly 6 months or 2 1/2 years old? If so we will be inviting you to a 'party' at William Budd health centre where there will be information and advice on play and development, healthy eating, safety and dental care. This will be a friendly and informal morning shared by the Health Visitors and Playworkers with some visiting guests.

Do you want to make sure that your minded children are getting the best start? KEEP is an early education programme started by Knowle West Sure Start. In an attempt to ensure that all children in Knowle West are benefiting from this successful start to their education there will be a KEEPs leader course run specifically for childminders in the New Year. If you are interested in taking part in this course or would like more information please ring Denise on 0845 129 7217 Footprints Children's Centre.

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EXXPPEER E RTT PPAA TTIIEEN NTTS S CCO OU UR RS S EES S The Expert Patients courses at the Healthy Living Centre in Knowle West give participants the tools to deal with the symptoms of longterm health conditions, including tiredness, anxiety, pain and isolation. The course also gives advice on healthy eating, exercise, and dealing effectively with healthcare professionals. The course is informal, easy to follow, and free of charge. The first course, which is open to people with any long-term health condition, starts on Monday 16th January 2 - 4.30pm, and runs for six weeks. The second course, which starts on Wednesday 8th February 2 4.30pm, is specifically for people with diabetes. This course includes a 7th week session run by a diabetic specialist nurse. Anyone interested should contact Emma Phillips on 0117 984 1510.

THANKS TO................ The Neighbourhood Renewal Newsletter Group: Anita Pearce, Marguerite Jordan, Denise Britt, Joyce Jenkins, Ann Smith and Rose Manning. NR Manager Keith Houghton. Kerry Froom for photos All at KWMC, who facilitate the production of this newsletter Editor: Jackie Liddle newsletter@kwmc.co.uk Design: Rowena Dugdale mail@rowenadugdale.com

SN S NO OW WW WH HIITTEE AATT TTH HEE PPAAR RKK It's Panto season again (Oh yes it is!) and we are all set to bring you a panto, written and performed by parents and grandparents of Footprints Children's Centre. Will the Prince get his girl? Will the Panto horse remember his steps? And can these dwarves get any bigger? Oh yes they can! Come and find out on Friday 16 December at 6pm in the Main Hall at The Park. Tickets available from the Footprints Children's Centre reception at The Park: Adult 50p, Child 20p (exact change only please) All tickets are to be bought in advance as only limited seating available.

II N N T TH HE E N NE EX XT T II S SS SU UE E… … Decision time for Neighbourhood Renewal – due out mid February. If you are interested in placing a local ad in the newsletter, or have any other newsletter queries, please call us on 9076893. All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Renewal Steering Group.