Community In Partnership For the residents of Filwood, and parts of Knowle and Windmill Hill ISSUE 42 may - july 2010
what is in the future for knowle west? See page 3
Table top sale at filwood community centre page 2
Football fun at Filwood Fields Page 6
Young people to be proud of Pages 6-7
Make a meal of it Page 8
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Free range eggs for the editor Hi everyone, I hope you have been enjoying the sunshine. Let’s hope it lasts!
I went in and asked if the eggs were free range, and to my surprise Frank Tunc, the owner, said: “We now have free range eggs. They are better for the chickens, healthier for the local people, and my customers are important to me...plus there was more local demand.” Well, I’m super happy for the chickens and Knowle Westers are no longer eating eggs from cooped up birds. If you would like to see similar issues tackled, let me know, or tell me if you have a success story yourself - e.g. maybe a local corner shop with organic milk? We are also after more volunteers for the newsletter, we need more reporters, photographers and editorial members who can go to meetings, interviews and shoots in the day. If you are interested please contact me, it’s a great way to meet new people and learn new skills, as well as having a say in what local news is reported. Next Issue: Copy Deadline Mon 21st June 9am Delivery from 16th July All enquries to me, the Editor E: makala@kwmc.org.uk T: 0117 353 2895 Advertising costs are on page 11 Sunrise Café is open Mon-Sun 8am-5pm 0117 963 2512
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community in partnership news by kurt james, neighbourhood manager Photo, Filwood Community Centre, by KWMC Photography.
If you’re wondering ‘what’s with the heading?’ well I’m glad to say that after asking local shops and cafés for organic and free range, the new Sunrise Café at Melvin Square are coming around!
Community in Partnership chair Denise Britt is pleased to announce that as of 31st March the organisation is now recognised as a charity. This follows the Knowle West Development Trust AGM where it was agreed that the organisation change its name to Community in Partnership Knowle West, and the partnership’s eight elected residents replace the organisation’s trustees. Also, from 1st April Community in Partnership, working with The Park, has taken over responsibility for managing Filwood Community Centre from the Council. The agreement that was signed formalises an arrangement made last July. If you want to see what changes have been made or are planned, pop up and have a look or call Joy on 0117 903 9770. Successful Launch of the Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill Neighbourhood Partnership (NP). On 9th March this NP made decisions on how over £1 million of funds would be used to improve the local area. The first round of decisions will see the pathways of Leinster Avenue, Crossways Road and Greenwood Road resurfaced this year. The NP also decided that Leinster Avenue, Dunkerry Road and Pyle Hill Crescent will be resurfaced this year. Their next meeting will be on 13th July in Knowle.
Table top sale at filwood community centre by rebekka jarvis, KWHA A table top sale, held on Saturday 24th April 2010 at Filwood Community Centre, was organised by Ann Smith and Ken Jones, who are both Directors of Knowle West Health Association (KWHA). Many people came along and joined in this fun event. Knowle West Health Association would like to thank everyone who helped to make this an enjoyable occasion. To find out more about KWHA, please phone 0117 963 9569.
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news in brief SPORT relief what’s in The future of knowle west?
Photo by KWMC Photography.
by the residents planning group
Local residents at Filwood Broadway
The Knowle West Residents Planning Group is a group of local people who are developing an area wide plan for Knowle West. It includes community buildings, shops, facilities, transport, green spaces, schools and more. This plan is NOT set in stone. We would like you to come along to see the plan we have come up with so far and to find out what you think about it: • Eagle House 18th May 7-8.30pm • Filwood Community Centre 20th May 7-8.30pm
• Novers Social club 25th May 7-8.30pm • The Mede Centre 27th May 7-8.30pm Bristol City Council have now made a firm commitment to working with the Residents Planning Group, so your opinions will be fed back to the appointed consultants. For more info call Anita at CiP on 0117 908 4248, email iris@reworkltd. org.uk or go to www.knowlewest. co.uk see ‘Regeneration’ then ‘Regeneration latest’ on the left.
unknown author in inns court by rachel clarke, knowledge reporter
David Rothwell, of Inns Court, is about to see his fourth book published. David once said he wished a book about the relational database called “Ingres” existed. Ten days later, he found himself “accidentally writing a book” when the publisher he’d spoken to requested some initial chapters. After a second book about databases and a return to teaching English, David says: “I became aware that no one had ever published a Dictionary of Homonyms”. David’s Dictionary is being followed by an A to Z of English Literature, published later this year. Well done David!
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Around 100 local residents turned up on the day to run or walk the mile course, and we raised £280.60 for Sport Relief. Thank you. A big thank you also to Andrea Rae, Extended Schools Manager at the South 2 Locality governance, whose contribution made the event possible.
Your Fitness career starts here Central YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing course starts on Wednesday 28th April 2010 and runs every Wednesday after for 10 weeks. If you can’t make these dates there will be another course in September. For more information visit
www.theparkknowle.co.uk or call Ally Bigwood on 0117 9039764.
help finding a job
From the beginning of June a new service will be available to support local people find jobs. The service will be tailored to meet individual needs and anyone living in Filwood ward and some of the surrounding areas will be able to access this support. A team of around 10 will work with local people to identify what is stopping them from being able to go to work and help find solutions: this could be things like lack of child care, not having the right skills or just not being able to find the right job. More information will be available soon, we will keep you informed.
More info for jobs and training on page 10+11
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Green media in knowle west by misty tunks, carbon makeover
So much news from the environmental media projects running from Knowle West Media Centre…. We have been working in partnership with Re:work and Buried treasure since January running the Edible Landscapes Movement (ELM). Local volunteers have had the opportunity to learn gardening and media skills, the finest example of this happened on spring solstice when a fruit tree planting and pinhole photography event took place. Artist in residence, Justin Quinnell showed others how to make cameras out of old beer cans and the cameras were put up in ELM gardens around Knowle West. The results of their efforts will be seen in the summer when the pictures will be revealed. Watch this space…
Photos: Pihole cameras - Justin Quinnell and Danny Webber by Misty Tunks; Greenmapping - Jan Catrell, Steve Parry, Ivor McGillivray, David Mowat by Misty Tunks; Planting day - Mil and CJ by Sue Mackinnon.
Our Green mapping project is in full swing now with the first (FREE!) study visit to Budapest just around the corner. Three other European cities along with Bristol make up the 4 B’s Hive and participants get together and share learning and ideas about how to green map their locality. At the last local session a storyteller inspired the group to swap tales about Knowle West from yesteryear. Participant Becky Thompson said: “I loved the session. The best part was joining in with the storytelling, drawing the map and allowing free flow imagination. I learned new skills” The group is still open for others to join. Also we were invited to the UK Public Health Association conference in Bournemouth, to speak about Active Travel, the project commissioned by Bristol NHS to promote the key message of 30 minutes activity 5 times a week. The presentation was well received with the audience asking key questions about the future of the project.
If you have any questions about any of the above call Misty on 0117 903 0444 or email misty@kwmc.org.uk
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A Mad Plant Out Day was held at The Park during the holidays to celebrate spring - and show residents how to start growing their own veg. Run by Mil from Green Footprints, the event was held in the polytunnel at the Garden Centre. The idea was to bring residents together for a fun day and to answer questions about any gardening problems they might have. CJ (9) said: “I like planting tomatoes because I like waiting for them to grow and watering them and then eating them.”
chit chat with mitzi BLAND 8607, police community support officER What street on your beat do you find most interesting? I find Newquay Road very interesting: we have a mix of shops, a social club and a youth club. I get to chat to the residents and their children on a daily basis, it keeps me busy. What part of the job do you dislike? I dislike the drugs in the area. Special thanks to the local community, who submit information to the police, who then put their words into action by issuing police drug warrants and making arrests. What people/persons do you admire in the community? I admire Sister Florence and her colleagues who work endlessly as volunteers in the community (from the convent on Filwood Broadway).
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What makes you smile while on your beat? I had to chase Goldilocks when she broke her ABSO in the community pantomime. I played PC Broadbury. It was a great opportunity to work with the local residents and other partners.
new rules for under-age drinking by samantha payne, local reporter
Growing up in Knowle West can sometimes mean that you’re exposed to vices from a young age. New powers have been introduced through the Policing and Crime Act 2009, which could mean that the streets are just that much safer and may even prevent disorder. The new powers are: police no longer need to prove
that a young person intended to consume the alcohol to confiscate it; police can now issue ‘Directions to Leave’ to people aged 10-15; a new offence for under-18s of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place; and changing the offence of persistently selling alcohol to under 18s from three strikes within three months to two strikes in the same period.
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Outside of work, what are your hobbies? I love browsing through car boot stalls, collecting cook books and making novelty cakes. Where can you see yourself in 5 years? I hope to be still patrolling Filwood. PUSH BIKES AND THE LAW If you are 16 or over, these offences are covered by a £30 fine: cycling on a pavement or foot path; cycling with no lights at night; cycling with more than 1 person on the bike. www.avonandsomerset.police.uk Crimestoppers tel: 0800 555 111 Ask your local Beat team about Neighbourhood watch.
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by sarah lally
Annie & Steps Tribute By Donna Limb and Gloria Tucker
James said: “When I was at school people said I would be in prison by the time I was twenty. Positive Futures helped me to create opportunities to choose better paths in my life. I now feel confident in my self and I feel I can achieve anything. If I had listened to the negative remarks and not the positive, I wouldn’t be where I am today”. Positive Futures 0117 377 2641
Photo left of the production provided by Heather Pickford, local resident.
James was excluded from school at the age of 14 and was regularly getting into trouble in the local community. When James was 15 he was issued with an anti social behaviour order. James built relationships with Positive Futures and was able to pursue his interest in sports and coaching whilst volunteering full time. James, now aged 17, is doing a modern apprentiship in activity leadership and is due to start an 8-week youth work introduction session. Thank you to everyone who came to watch our production of Annie and Steps tribute on 23rd March 2010. We would like to congratulate all the children on their performance and say a big thank you to all the people who helped out during rehearsals and on the night. The raffle was a great success and overall we raised £200 for the earthquake disaster appeal. The Knowle West Arts Promotions runs on Tuesday nights from 5pm until 9pm at Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, in the main hall. We take new members aged from 5 to 18. The next show to be worked on is Oliver and Mamma Mia. To join our group please come along, about 4.30pm, on Tuesdays in the hall.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOTBALL AT FILWOOD FIELDS Photo: James Parsons by Sarah Lally.
Next session 1st - 4th June. Tel: 0117 908 4248.
Well done to Trevor on his new post at Bristol City FC as Youth Recruitment Officer.
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Photo left and cover by KWMC Photography.
a positive future
photographers highly commended by GINA LUNDY, kwmc
Photo of Fashionate show left, and Fashionate team on cover by Nlarge Photography.
by rachel clarke, knowledge reporter
Thanks to Nlarge for the photography: Georgia Corum, Keeley Parker, Lauren Hunt, Kirsty-Leigh Quick, Charlotte Wright, and Gemma Daniels.
Two sisters from South Bristol who have set up their own urban clothing company recently launched their online store. Shola Neathey, 24, and Candeace Moulton, 23, run Swagga Like Us, which offers a range of t-shirts for men, women and children bearing colourful slogans inspired by music and street culture. Shola and Candeace set up Swagga Like Us with support from the Prince’s Trust and are based at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC). On 11th March Shola and Candeace were invited to 10 Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Gordon Brown as part of a ‘Community Heroes’ event, where they presented him with one of their t-shirts. They were also part of a team who supported a group of young women who planned and staged two sell-out fashion shows last month, as part of KWMC’s Fashionate project. The Fashionate fashion show was a great success and the team hopes to run another event in the future. The young women worked extremely hard during the four-month project, learning skills including music-making, fashion photography, event planning, promotion and recruitment. On 6th and 7th May KWMC is launching Media Hothouse, a new 8-month project for 16-25 year olds offering the opportunity to work with media professionals to realise your creative ideas. To get involved contact Kamina: kamina@kwmc.
Well done to Nlarge at Knowle West Media Centre for their recent commendation from the Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership ‘Love Is...’ Awards. Nlarge were nominated in the category of ‘creating something beautiful’ for their outstanding photographic work documenting the transformation and regeneration of the Symes Avenue area. Lauren Hunt and Josh Lukacs of Nlarge attended the ‘Love Is.... Awards’ ceremony on the 12th of March and received a Highly Commended certificate in recognition of their work. Well done to Nlarge and those who worked alongside the group to achieve the poignant and informative images that documented the renewal of the much loved area. Nlarge meet every Tuesday 6-8pm at KWMC. To join call Gina 0117 903 0444 or email: nlarge@kwmc.org.uk www.nlargephotography.co.uk Photographs from Gina’s ‘Academy’ project will be displayed at the Urban Portraits exhibition at KWMC until 21st May.
org.uk / 0117 903 0444.
Swagga Like Us clothing store www.swaggalikeus.co.uk
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Photo left to Right: Lauren Hunt and Josh Lukacs from Nlarge, Tracy Edwards-Brown, Chair of HWCP.
knowle west taking on fashion
learn to cook at your community centre
how to organise your day - and not make a meal of it! by maddie martinez, local columnist
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the amount of work you have? Whether it’s preparing for exams, homework or general house work – you won’t be able to get anything done and concentrate on one thing at a time, unless you create yourself a plan. Simply write down all the things you have to do, in order of importance. This way you’ll have a clear view of what needs to be done a.s.a.p and what can wait. Another good idea is to write down the amount of time you want to spend on each activity. By doing these simply plans, you’ll be taking a great load off your brain and be able to concentrate on each precise thing. But don’t forget to also plan a relaxing and fun thing to do after you’ve finished everything!
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There are lots of new courses now running at the Community Kitchen in Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road. Don’t miss out on our upcoming sessions to suit all ages, abilities and genders. Come along and be inspired to get back in the kitchen! For information on our courses contact the Knowle West Health Association tel: 0117 963 9569
meal makeover: Chicken Tortillas by kate roberts, community health worker
These delicious wraps are ideal for packed lunches, making a welcome change from ordinary sandwiches. • 4 wraps or soft flour tortillas • 4 tablespoons of low fat soft cheese • 4 tablespoons of low fat natural yogurt • 1 skinless roast chicken breast, chopped into small chunks • 100g canned sweetcorn, drained • ¼ cucumber, finely chopped • 4 crisp lettuce leaves, shredded • Ground black pepper 1. 2. 3. 4.
Lay out the wraps or tortillas on a work surface. In a mixing bowl, stir the soft cheese and yogurt together until smooth. Add the chicken, sweetcorn and cucumber. Season with some pepper, then mix well. Spread an equal amount over each wrap, then top with the lettuce. Roll up each wrap tightly, slice in half, then wrap in cling film. Keep cool until ready to serve. Tips : If you’re packing these wraps into a lunch box, try to remember to put a small ice pack in with them to keep them cool and fresh. If you’re not keen on cucumber or sweetcorn, use grated carrot.
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Photo: In the Community Kitchen, by KWMC Photography.
maxine golbourne, knowle west health association
Photo left of the Walking Group provided by Victoria Morris.
spring and summer at the knowle west health park vicki morris, knowle west health park
Walking Groups are part of the growing fashion for green exercise. Green exercise is shown to have many benefits including • 2 out of 3 people have improved self-esteem • 2 out of 3 people have improved mood • 3 out of 4 people feel less depressed, tense and angry A range of walking groups run from the Knowle West Health park, to find out more, drop into one of our regular Monday morning walks starting on the Health Park at 11am, or call Laura Hathway on 0117 377 2257.
Focus on Families is a Lottery-funded project that aims to help local people improve their mental well being and relationships. One to one counselling is available for young people, as well as adults. Starting soon: Groups on Stress (5th May), Depression (18 June) and Anger Management. The new parenting group starts in May 2010, for people with at least one child under the age of 5. If you want to meet other parents and learn skills such as managing conflict and behaviour in the home, contact Garth Naude (Focus on Families Coordinator) on 0117 377 2256 for more information. Pathways to Health offers one to one support for people looking to improve their overall health and wellbeing. You set the goals and our trained staff support you to achieve them. Time out for you in a friendly, welcoming environment. Opportunity to try out some bodywork or massage. For more information contact Sally Clements on 0117 903 0024
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Children and young people: • Dance Club for 8-11year olds Mons 4.30-5.30pm 80p • Family Fitness, fun sessions for the whole family. Weds 4.15 - 5.15pm 80p • Saturday Performance Club for 5-9 year olds 10-12 80p • Breast Is Best Group, breastfeeding support group. Tues 12.45-2.45pm (free) • Boxing for 8-14year olds. Tues 4.30-5.30pm 80p • Stretch-n-Grow for 2-5 year olds. Weds 9.45-10.15pm 80p • After School Activity Club for ages 4-10. Thurs 4-5pm 80p • Creche for 0-5 year-olds, FREE sessions for those attending our activities or if booked through a health professional. Call 0117 377 2255 • Fun activity days run in school holidays. 0117 377 2255 Adult groups and activities: • Armchair Exercise. Mon 10am £2 • Art Group, for people with mild mental health needs. Tues at 1pm • Fit and Fab, the fun approach to getting healthy. Thurs am call Sally 0117 903 0024 • Hips, bums & tums, fat burning exercise. Tues 6-7pm £3 • Aerobics, for strength, stamina+flexibility. Thurs 6pm £3 • Absolute beginners exercise class. Thurs 7pm £2 • Want to stop smoking? Friendly practical advice and support. Tues 9-11.15am call Shirley 0117 903 0000 • Massage and Bodywork sessions, 4 high quality sessions for £5 0117 903 0024 • Wellbeing Choir. Mon 5.30pm in the Café • Slimming World. Weds at 6.30pm in the Café • Lunch club for older people, bring you own lunch. Weds 12noon in the activity room.
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Not Working? We can help! Ways2Work are based at
the One Stop Job Shop at 43 Filwood Broadway and are there to give information and advice to people who are out of work. Please drop in if you would like help with looking for work, filling in application forms, writing a CV or finding training opportunities. Ways2Work will also be at the following locations every week from May 17th. Tuesdays: The Mede Centre 9am - 12.30pm Health Park 3.30pm-6.30pm Wednesdays: Filwood Library 10am - 12pm (specifically for help searching the internet for jobs)
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Thursdays: Eagle House Social Club 7pm-9pm For any more information, please call: Ben: 07519 788 444 or Sue: 07812 945 912
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social clubs special Filwood Sports and Social Club: Pool table, skittle alley, darts, outdoor playspace. Everyone welcome, kids allowed except Entertainment nights. Open: Mon-Thur 7-11pm, Fri/Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-10.30pm tel: 0117 940 5949 (after 7pm)
Broad Plain Social Club: Pool table, skittle alley, darts, children’s play area, 3 football teams, live music Sat eves. Kids welcome all times. Guests can be signed in by members, non-members £3 Entertainment nights, £1 other nights. Christ the King Parish Free Xmas parties Club: Pool table, darts for pensioners and (inc tournaments), skittle members’ children. alley and function room. Open: Mon-Thu Kids welcome at all times. 7.30-11pm, Fri Members can bring a 3-11.30pm, Sat 12guest for 50p. Open: 11.30pm, Sun 12-11pm 7-11pm, plus 12-3pm on tel: 0117 953 7337 weekends. tel: 0117 966 4481
Eagle House Social Club: Pool table, skittle alley, weekend evening entertainment. Nonmembers welcome arriving before 9.30pm. Children allowed until 9pm week days only. Opening hrs: Mon-Fri 12-3pm and 7-11pm, Sat 12-3pm and 7-midnight, Sun 12-3pm and 7-11pm. tel: 0117 977 1090
Novers Social Club: Pool and snooker tables, dart board, skittle alley. Nonmembers welcome before 9.30pm with members. No kids Mon nights (Bingo night). Open: Mon-Fri 7.30-11pm, Sat 12-3pm +7.30-11.30pm. Sun 7.30-10.30pm. tel: 0117 966 5232
Filwood Funday Saturday 12th June. More info: look out for posters or visit www.knowlewest.co.uk University of Local Knowledge (ULK) celebrates the value of your local knowledge and skills, in all of their forms. Keep an eye on the community website for more information: www.knowlewest.co.uk
Think we should be doing more to help people feel safer where you live? Then come along to the: Knowle Neighbourhood Forum, 7-9 pm, Monday 17th May 2010 Knowle Community Centre, Greenwood Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2SS
Micro-chips and Mega-bites Friday 21st May at Knowle West Media Centre 4-6pm
An afternoon of family fun: computer training, with a free fish and chip supper.
Bring an older or younger relative and spend some time swapping your digital skills and interests. Afterwards, young ‘micro-chips’ and older ‘mega-bites’ can enjoy a delicious free supper from the local chip shop. Tutors will be on hand to help out, whatever your level of ability. Everyone is welcome to come along, spend time with their family, and learn something new about computers or each other!
So what are you waiting for?...Grab your parents, grandparents, or kids and grandkids and come along and show each other a thing or two! To receive the newsletter via email instead please contact the Editor. Thanks to The Newsletter Steering Group: Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt, CIP & Neighbourhood Management: Anita Pearce & Kurt James, Knowle West Media Centre who facilitate the production: Makala Campbell - Editor, Design by KWMC Design. All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the NM Steering Group or KWMC.
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The event is free but booking is essential. Contact Makala: makala@kwmc.org.uk / 0117 353 2895 or visit www.micro-chipsandmega-bites.eventbrite.com to book a place.