Community In Partnership
For the residents of Filwood, and parts of Knowle and Windmill Hill ISSUE 46 march - may 2011
If you go down to the park today, you’re sure of a big surprise... PAGE Park make-over p.3 Filwood INSIDE: Knowle West Regeneration Plan p. 2 International Women’s Day Events p.3 & p.6 www.knowlewest.co.uk
CIP Take up, don’t give up! from rachel clarke, deputy editor
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elcome to the Spring edition of the Knowledge! If, like me, you’re thinking of giving something up for Lent but struggling to decide, why not try a twist on the traditional approach and take something up instead? Many of the organisations that do such great work in our area are looking for volunteers to help with their projects and events. Before Christmas we launched the Knowle Pledge and it’s back for another issue: if you’d like to volunteer in your community, take a look at the form on page 9 or visit www.knowlewest.co.uk and pledge online. Thank you to everyone who has already offered to support a community initiative. As always, please contact your editors, myself and Makala, if you’d like to submit an article or question for the ‘Your Views’ section, discuss advertising options, or enquire how to get a copy of a photograph: e-mail makala@kwmc.org.uk / rachel.clarke@kwmc.org.uk or call us on 0117 903 0444.
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Keep Up to date between newsletters For the latest news and events, visit your community website www.knowlewest.co.uk For help getting online contact KWMC on 0117 903 0444
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Revised Map of Option 2 of the Knowle West Regeneration Plan. Supplied by KWRPG.
Knowle West Regeneration Plan: What’s Happening words by knowle west residents’ planning group
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egeneration plans being developed for the Knowle West area include: • New and improved housing • Employment and training opportunities • Better transport links • New shops and supermarket • Improved parks and play space • Better community facilities • Sustainability and improved environment Following public consultations, the Knowle West Residents’ Planning Group has produced a revised version of its Option 2 involving very little demolition. The group is working with the Council to test whether this will work and attract the developers. The plan involves major change but to be accepted as the agreed plan for Knowle West it would need to be able to deliver the significant improvements to the area that many local residents have been asking for. The Council thinks that an ambitious plan of change is
necessary to attract the substantial private investment needed to bring major improvements to the area. Although there was community support for some of the bigger change ideas in the other options consulted upon, there was not enough support to move forward with them at this stage. The Residents’ Group have developed an ambitious plan and are confident it has the best chance of attracting private funding and developer support. As further work is needed, no decision on a plan for Knowle West has been reached. However, we hope to have an agreed regeneration plan for Knowle West in the near future. For details of updates from the Residents’ Planning Group, the results of consultations and other useful information, visit www. knowlewest.co.uk/regeneration/ kwrpg. For information and details provided by the Council go to www.bristol.gov.uk/KWRF.
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News & Events Community Payback words by Anita pearce
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von & Somerset Probation Service Community Payback Team, Bristol City Council and Clean & Green have been working at various sites across the estate improving the environment and helping to make it cleaner and safer for everyone. Community Payback is a tough and visible consequence for offenders who have committed a crime. Whilst working, offenders are required to wear high-visibility jackets to make sure the public are aware of the work they are doing. All offenders doing Community Payback are screened to assess the risk they may pose to the public and are closely supervised by professional staff at all times.
Offenders can receive up to 300 hours. Work can involve cutting back dense undergrowth, litter-picking, clearing fly-tipped rubbish or scrubbing graffiti from walls. They do not undertake work in private gardens or homes. Filwood Park - on the cover of this issue - is one of the locations they have been working at. Residents have commented on how it’s looking much better and feels safer than it did a few weeks ago. Over 90,000 hours of Community Payback are carried out by offenders in Avon & Somerset each year. More information can be found at www.avonandsomersetprobation. org.uk/main/index.asp
What’s On? International Women’s Day Event Thursday 10th March, 10am-4pm, Filwood Community Centre. A day of activities to celebrate the amazing women in this area. Music, food, activities, pampering - come along and join the fun!
Friends of the Library The Filwood Friends of the Library offer a monthly volunteer service for the housebound, delivering books and audio books. They visit on the first Friday morning of the month and cover the Filwood, Knowle West & Hengrove areas. Contact Filwood Library on 0117 903 8581. The library is now open on Saturdays, 9.30am-1pm.
Happy Grow Lucky Saturday 12th March, 10am-3pm, Junction of Newquay Road & Somerdale Avenue. A special tree and bush planting event: learn about growing food and getting happy while you do it! (An ELM/Buried Treasure event). Community Payback scheme in action. Photo provided by Anita Pearce.
Celebrate Knowle West
old college building becomes New arts space
Saturday 19th March, 4-8.30pm, Filwood Community Centre. Share, learn and celebrate the many amazing things going on in Knowle West. Food, music, dance and more. Free fun for all ages.
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he empty South Bedminster College building, located on Marksbury Road, will be reopened this Spring by Artspace Lifespace, a community arts organisation. They aim to “fill the College with creative, educational and community activity”. The ArtSpace Team are currently looking for: • artists who can help to turn the
front-facing boards into “windows to other worlds” • gardeners who can help to turn the scrub into vibrant green space • teachers and coaches who would like to run classes or workshops. If you have any questions or suggestions please e-mail alex@artspacelifespace.com or visit www.artspacelifespace.com
www.knowlewest.co.uk for more news and info
Christmas Lights Competition Due to the pre-Christmas snow, CIP representatives were not able to judge the light displays this year. Thanks to everyone who made our neighbourhood brighter in 2010!
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On the ball...
Football leagues in your area words by james edwards, somerset F.A. e have had a massive uptake of schools wanting to get involved in the new interschools football tournaments being held at South Bristol Sports Centre. There are 3 new competitions all being run over the next 3 months. One of the leagues will see the top teams going on to play in the finals at Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City, against the winners of the North/Central tournament. The second is an “Interschools Girls League” and the third is a league for the 6 schools in/near Knowle. This league is used as a reward for the students, as players are chosen on behaviour at school rather than footballing ability. The results of this league are not recorded as it is about encouraging young people to play football rather than the importance of winning. A lot of these young people may have never played in a team before and we want them to enjoy their experience and not be put off for life by over-competitive parents or teachers. All three leagues are officiated by local guys who were referred to the Positive Futures programme over five years ago and all are now in paid employment and key role models in the area. They are James Maby (Positive Futures), Billy Downes and Sam Downes (Bristol City In The Community). If you have any questions regarding football in this area please get in touch, email: james.edwards@somersetfa.com
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Knowle West’s oldest resident? Unless you know differently...
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Mrs Ball, smiling at age 104. Interview & photo by Sue Mackinnon.
he secret to a long and happy life is knowing how to care for yourself and not to give up – according to Jessie Ball, Knowle West’s oldest resident. Mrs Ball (104) has lived in the area since 1940 when she moved from Bedminster with her late husband Edward and two daughters, Irene, who has since passed away, and Clarice (now 74).
“We had an Anderson shelter in 1940, but more often than not it was flooded - so we turned the settee upside down and sheltered under that!”
She recalls: “I was pleased to have a house and garden for the children to play in. I had come to the area when I was a child and was friendly with the girls at Inns Court Farm. There was pasture and barley, wheat and oats and that’s why we still get wild oats in our gardens.” In 1942 she had another daughter, Christine, and all three girls attended Connaught school. The war years are still very vivid in her mind and she remembers May 11th, 1940 when bombs were dropped on the area. “We had an Anderson shelter but more often than
not it was flooded - so we turned the settee upside down and sheltered under that! A bomber was firing at the houses and if you look at some of them in Donegal Road, you can see where they pockmarked them.” Mrs Ball was an active member of St Barnabas Church and helped at the youth club. She remembers: “In the war years there were 100 members. We wanted to keep them off the streets and gave them cocoa, beans on toast and corn beef sandwiches. I still get some of them visiting me now.” A keen gardener until well into her 90s, Mrs Ball planted three apple trees from seed and grew her own vegetables. There are two things she always wanted to do in life – to become a nurse and to sing – but her family could not afford nursing training. However, Mrs Ball is still partial to breaking into song and sings a hearty rendition of “When You’re Smiling”. Mrs Ball says her happiness comes from her family and weekly visits to the Salvation Army lunch club where she is overwhelmed by the friendliness there. One of her fondest memories is her 100th birthday party with over 100 people attending and the telegram from the Queen. She laughs: “I’m looking forward to getting another telegram on my 105th birthday!”
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Green & Gardening Gas metering comes to Knowle West
Ten lucky residents will now be able to view their gas consumption online - as part of an energy project being run by Knowle West Media Centre.
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he Digital Environment Home Energy Management System (DEHEMS) project currently has 50 Knowle West homes involved – viewing their electricity usage online. The project has been running since 2009 and has helped residents to cut costs and help the environment at the same time. Bristol is one of only three UK cities taking part in the project – along with Birmingham and Manchester. Now for the first time, 10 residents will also be able to see their home gas usage for the next three months.
Lee Townsend, who has been involved in DEHEMS since it began, says: “I am very excited about being part of the new gas project. I took part because I wanted more knowledge on energy consumption and for financial and environmental reasons. Having the gas monitoring will help to identify when I am using my gas and see how beneficial my solar panels are.” To find out more about DEHEMS log onto www.dehems.org or contact KWMC on 0117 903 0444. Concerned about energy use: Lee Townsend and one-year-old son Eli.
Forest Skills Workshops Come and get your vegetable seedlings from Green Footprints now! We have cabbages, lettuces and other greens ready to be planted out in your garden, hanging basket or window box. Only 20p each.
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Pop into the Buried Treasure Garden at The Park Opportunity Centre, Daventry Road, between 7am-midday, Monday to Friday. Or call Mil on 07810 474558.
CSV Out2Play are running a series of workshops in Forest Skills, including fire-building, woodland safety, and using tools and knots. The skills and activities can be used with children of all ages and abilities. Workshops will take place in March and April. For more information call 0117 978 2187.
your spring garden words by lesley belgium, columnist
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ake a deep breath and get ready to roll: the 2011 growing season has officially begun. Never mind what the weather is doing this month, it’s time to sow your seeds. Have a look at those seed packets and divide them into an easy-to-manage sowing scheme - March/April, May/June and July/ August. That way you can spread
the hard work out across a few months instead of trying to cram it into a few short weeks. Crops like early peas and carrots could be grown twice in the same year; maybe you can sow them now and again in mid-summer. Salad crops, like radish, can be sown every 3-4 weeks and harvested right up until September.
www.knowlewest.co.uk for more news and info
You can also start your bedding plants off from seed: sow now for carpets of colourful (and scented) flowers - at a fraction of the cost!
Happy gardening!
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Good news! Your Views: “What do you think are the most important things in life and why do they make you happy?”
Who’s up for more happiness around here? words by liz zeidler
“Family and friends – because of the support and being there for each other.” David Fear (33) Knowle
“Health – because you can get out and about.” Gordon Lacey (76) Knowle
“My family- I love it when you get “Family are the most important thing back what you put in. When my son in my life. If they are happy then I am says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ it’s great happy, especially my children.” to know that all the hard work to George Singarda, 43, Knowle West raise a well-behaved boy pays off.” (Caspian Fish Bar) Stacia Stokes, 27, Knowle West
Local Ladies’ Groups The International Women’s Day (IWD) event at Filwood Community Centre on March 10th (see p. 3) celebrates the achievements of women across the ages and around the world. Eagle House Women’s Group meets on Fridays, 10am1pm. The weekly group for women, young mums and toddlers meets up for coffee and get together, as well as outings, cooking, information and more. Contact Margaret Rawlins on 0117 977 7795.
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Women of Worth (WOW) Knowle West meet on Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm at Knowle West Health Park for coffee, chat and various activities like bingo, guest speakers, bowls, crafts and outings. They’re open to women of all ages (16+). Contact Denise Britt on 0117 903 8052. Broadwalk FC are considering entering a team into the Women’s League for the 2011/12 season. Players must be 16+. Contact Anita on 0117 908 4248.
What are your ingredients for happiness? What really matters, keeps you going and gives you purpose? During March, Happy City, a small Bristol based charity, are working in partnership with some of the incredible people and projects around here, to get people thinking and talking about happiness and spotlighting and celebrating what’s working so we can do more of it. Together we’re hoping to challenge negative perceptions of Knowle, Knowle West and Filwood and to help tell the other side of this community’s story - the masses of things going on across the area increase happiness and provide solutions. Overall, there are loads of lessons others can learn from what’s working here. Of course, people have always searched for more happiness. Recently, everyone seems to be talking about it, even the government are starting to see that just focusing on money, growth and owning more and more stuff isn’t making people happier. This month, let’s celebrate Knowle and lead the way, by not just talking about it but showing others how to do it! Come along to one of the many events or activities happening this March. You’ll find more details in community buildings across the area. For more information go to www. happycity.org.uk or email info@ happycity.org.uk. Thanks to everyone in the area who’s been helping us make this happen.
www.knowlewest.co.uk for more news and info
Local Crime: Community Sentence
Making a difference join the events planning group & organise activities in your community
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Community In Partnership Knowle West are looking for more people to get involved with their Events Planning Group!
Community Group Presentation. Photo provided by Safer Bristol.
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veryone knows someone affected by crime. Who protects the public from crime and what does a community sentence mean? If you are a group with an interest in the way crime is managed, or you would just like to find out more about it, you can book a short presentation given by staff who actually work in the criminal justice system. Each hour long presentation is delivered by a local Magistrate and a member of Probation staff at a time and place to suit your group. This means you can ask those important questions about the giving and management of community
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sentences. Also, through an interactive presentation you will have an opportunity to ‘be the judge’. By sentencing a serious crime, you will decide whether the offender goes to prison or is given a community penalty. The presentation is free of charge and we can even provide a venue if required. For further information or to book a presentation please contact: Debbie Scott, LCCS Co-ordinator, Avon & Somerset Probation Trust, Tel: 07711 038237 Email: debbie.scott@avonsomerset.probation.gsi.gov.uk www:avonandsomersetprobation. org.uk
The group plan and organise various Community Events throughout the year including coffee mornings, bingo evenings, discos and Halloween and Christmas parties. The next Event Planning Meetings will take place on: 3rd & 10th March 7th & 21st April 5th & 19th May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd June These meetings are held at Filwood Community Centre 11am-1pm. If you want further information or have a little spare time and would like to get involved please contact June McNeil at Filwood Community Centre: 0117 903 8052.
pcso mitzi bland interviews pcso siful ullah, broadbury rd
What street on your beat do you find most interesting?
shops, agencies, clubs, residents shopping.
Filwood Broadway, with the
Delivering posters and leaflets. I feel like a Postman. Who do you admire in the community? Anyone who makes a difference and helps in the community. What makes you smile while on your beat? Elderly residents telling me I look so young. Outside of work what are you hobbies? My X-box 360 and going to the gym. Where can you see yourself in 5 years? I would like to be a full time Police Officer. What part of the job do you dislike?
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Knowle West Health Park New Developments Active Lifestyles: One exciting development is a new
project called Active Lifestyles which is a quick and easy way for you to discuss your needs and interests and find out what’s ‘out xxxxx xxxx there’. Our Active Lifestyles Worker Laura will be happy to talk through the options and help identify a whole range of things that might just suit. Call 0117 377 2257.
Health Matters is a new 12 week group for men and women over 18 years. It will feature a range of health issues in a fun and easy to understand way, helping group members to understand the issues and set their own goals about how to improve their own health. For more information call Sally on 0117 903 0024. Coming Soon: we will be running Anger Management
for Young People between the age of 12-15yrs. Call Garth on 0117 377 2256.
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Call us on 0117 377 2255 for further information and bookings or visit us at www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk
Mondays
9am-4.30pm: Active Lifestyles Assessments, support to find the activities for you (free) 9am-4.30pm: Smoking cessation: it’s easier with support! (free) 10-11am: Armchair Exercise, gentle exercise for people with limited mobility (£2) 11am-12pm: One Heart Walking Group, meets in the café for a guided walk of one or two miles (free) 11.45am-1.15pm: Stretch, Move and Relax, suitable for people of 50+ or those just starting to exercise (£2) 4.30-5.30pm: Dance club, for 8-11 year olds (80p)
Tuesdays
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9am-4.30pm: Pathways to Health, support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free) 9am-4.30pm: Smoking cessation: it’s easier with support! (free) 9am-4pm: Young Women’s Counselling, if you are struggling with life and want support (free) 10am-12pm: Art on Referral – speak to Sue Partridge to find out more 12.45-2.45pm: Breast Is Best Group, breastfeeding support group (free) 4.30-5.30pm: Boxing, for 8-14yrs (80p) 6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tum: fat burning exercise to help us all become trimmer (£3)
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Wednesdays
9.45-10.15am: Stretch-n-Grow, using stories, songs and games for 2-5 year olds (80p) 9.30am–4.30pm: Family counselling, for children and families
1-2.30pm: Lunch Club, bring lunch while the café is closed, and we provide an activity 6.30-8.30pm: Slimming World, in the café
Thursdays
9.30am-12pm: Fit and Fab, a drop-in group with the fun approach to getting healthy (80p) 9.30am-6pm: Men’s Counselling, if you are struggling with life and want support 9am-4.30pm: Pathways to Health, support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free) 9am-4.30pm: Active Lifestyles Assessments, support to find the activities for you (free) Xxxxxxxxxx 9am-4.30pm: Smoking cessation: it’s easier with support! (free) XXxxxxxxxx 4-5pm: Afterschool clubs, 4-10yrs: fun, active play (80p) 6-7pm: Aerobics, improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3) 7-8pm: Absolute beginners, exercise class, a good place to start getting active (£3)
Fridays
10am-12pm: Lipreading class, for people who are beginning to lose their hearing (80p) 9am-4.30pm: Women’s Counselling, if you are struggling with life and want support 9.30am-1pm: Parenting classes, support with parenting skills.
Saturdays
9.30am-12.30pm: Play Therapy, counselling for children (free) 10am-12pm: Stress Management Course, starts 5th March
www.knowlewest.co.uk for more news and info
Skills & Training
16-18?
Not Doing Much? Why Not Try...
A2A (access 2 achievement) Foundation Learning Start Dates Throughout the Year
Try new things Build self-confidence Get qualifications Meet new peoplE Plan for your future do something positive If you want to find out more just call Teresa on:
0117 903 9776 The Park Daventry Road, Knowle Bristol BS4 1DQ T. 0117 903 9776
The Gatehouse Hareclive Road Bristol BS13 9JN T. 0117 978 8968
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or drop in for a chat at one of our sites:
Support for Bristol business owners Outset Bristol provides free training and support
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to people who are considering starting their own business in Bristol or are interested in exploring whether they could work for themselves. They’re holding a drop-in session every Tuesday from 2-4pm at The Park, Daventry Road. For more details call 0800 032 2903 or 0117 989 7050, e-mail info@outsetbristol.co.uk or visit www.outsetbristol.co.uk.
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A new issue of the Bristol Business Guide will be printed soon, to come out in June. Anyone who runs a business in Bristol can have a free entry both in the printed directory and in the online version. If you run a construction company you can be added to the Bri stol First listings, the city council’s construction directory, again with no charge. Contact Steve Gay: e-mail steve.gay@bristol.gov.uk or call 0117 352 5161.
Why not pledge to do something to help your neighbours and improve your community in 2011?
• Filwood Community Centre would like some help replacing their roof, be it labour, materials, money or time. •
Knowle West Media Centre need people to support older people in using computers at their Wednesday drop-in club (10-11.30am & 1.30-3pm).
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Team FAB are looking for new members to join their sewing group. They’re aiming to make our area plastic bag free!
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The Mede would like volunteers to help in their charity shop, sorting and pricing donations.
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The Salvation Army are looking for volunteers to spend a few hours helping in their charity shop on Filwood Broadway.
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The Health Park are looking for leaders and helpers on their Monday morning walks. You don’t need to be fit!
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re:store and the Edible Landscapes Movement (ELM) would like pledges to support community fruit and veg.
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Happy City project and South Bristol Works are looking for 8 male volunteers to cook a Man-made meal for the community on Saturday 19th March in the Filwood Community Kitchen.
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Community Service Volunteers (CSV) are looking for volunteers to help deliver the Play Rangers service for local children.
Please turn over to make your pledge. Alternatively, you can pledge online at www.knowlewest.co.uk. Click on ‘Knowle Pledge’
Spring into action
Time to Quit?
The University of Local Knowledge (ULK) is gaining momentum: 400 ‘classes’ collected so far!
ANY KNOWLEDGE IS WELCOME! Anything from Local History to Theology and Religions, Computers and IT to Sport.
Join a 7 week stop smoking programme
In May, ULK will be hosting seminars on the estate. Watch this space!
At: The Mede Community Centre On: Monday 7th March at 5:30pm Can still join on 14th March
WHY? ULK aims to celebrate and share the talents and skills that exist within the South Bristol communities with other people.
Gain advice from trained advisors Patches, gum and inhalator available* Support each other in becoming smokefree
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To book a place or more information call NHS Bristol Stop Smoking Service on:
GET INVOLVED Contact Gail Bevan or Martha Crean at Knowle West Media Centre. E-mail: martha@kwmc.org.uk Tel: 0117 903 0444 Xxxxxxxxxx
0117 9841650 or txt MEDE to 07800001335
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If you’d like to help with a local project please tick the activity you’re most interested in or pledge online at www.knowlewest.co.uk/ projects/knowlepledge
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help with the community centre re-roofing help teach older people to use computers
help to sew recycled cloth bags spend some time working in The Mede charity shop
pledge to support community fruit and veg by: 1. making part of my garden available for the Edible Landscapes Movement (ELM) to grow fruit and veg 2. allowing my fruit trees to be harvested
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help in the Salvation Army charity shop
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help with Monday morning walks
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help to cook the Man-made community meal help the Play Rangers’ work with local children
If you’re not pledging online, please tear off this form and return it to Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NL. Clearly mark your envelope ‘Knowle Pledge’.
Thank you!
Advertisements advertise here! community rates from only £25 per box - Contact Rachel on 0117 903 0444 Office Space Meeting Rooms Event Space FOR HIRE
Knowle dge Learning Centre
Did you know that Bristol City Council have provided a new multi-million, state of the art Leisure and Learning facility in your area? Knowle DGE Learning Centre! As well as serving students, the Learning Centre wishes to be a hub for the entire community. A new building gives the opportunity to include valuable community facilities. The aim is for local residents to be able to access family activities, evening courses opportunities, a learning resource centre, sports facilities and out-of-hours youth activities.
Community rates available Contact James: 0117 903 0444
footcare for over 65s
If you are over 65 (or diabetic and over 50) and live in Knowle West, a Foot Health Practitioner can see to your footcare needs for only £5/ session! Booking is essential on 07763 128298. Sessions are held at Knowle West Health Association (KWHA), Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road.
Some of the facilities available are:
• Motor Vehicle Workshop • Sports Hall • Fully equipped professional Music/Recording Studio • Latest Generation, Astroturf 5-a-side Pitch (Floodlit) • ICT Suite • Drama/Dance Studio • Technology/Art Studio • Performance Hall complete with stage and bleacher seating These facilities are available to be used by others in the evenings, weekends and during school breaks. Need somewhere to book your birthday?! If you’re looking for somewhere to hold a private function contact us. Discretionary rates apply to parents and particularly disadvantaged groups within the community. Come along and see for yourself!! For a detailed price list and more information, please contact: Karen Baker - Business Manager on 0117 353 2011 ext 2004 or e-mail karen.baker@bristol.gov.uk
Affordable Appliances Sales and repairs of all domestic appliances * Reconditioned or new appliances * Knowle’s own local appliance shop “We always do our utmost to help”
Call us on:
0117 919 8800
No call out charge Don’t get ripped off: know the cost of your night before you leave! Fixed price, one-way journey to Bristol City Centre from: Knowle = £8 Hengrove = £10 Hartcliffe = £10 Only one pick up point per journey. Only one drop off location per journey: Prince Street, BS1
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78 North Street • Southville • Bristol
35 Filwood Broadway, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1JN
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CABS!
07773 293524
0117 966 6633
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Food & DRINK
families
Health
regular groups
COffee mornings
play sessions for over 2s
dance movement sessions
bingo evenings
Pop into the new coffee morning at Filwood Community Centre on Wednesdays, 10am-12 noon. Everyone welcome. Contact 0117 903 8052.
COOKery classes
The Community Kitchen continues to run cookery courses for children and adults. Courses include 30 Minute Meals, Eat Healthy and Lose Weight, Easter Cooking, Children’s After School Club and Children’s Easter Holiday Classes. Contact Knowle West Health Association on 0117 963 9569. Creche available.
Tuesday 10am-12noon or Wednesday 12.30-2.30pm. Fun, educational play sessions held in the Crèche at Knowle West Health Association. Booking is essential on 07765 669984.
play rangers
CSV Play Rangers offer free open access play sessions for school aged children. 3.15-5.30pm on Tuesdays at Knowle West Health Park, Wednesdays at Filwood Broadway, Thursdays at Newquay Road. The sessions are run by trained playworkers.
‘Motion’ is a new group for women who wish to re-energise. Beginning Friday 18th Feb, 11.30am12.30pm, The Mede. Runs for 6 weeks. Free.
Tea dance
Mondays, 2-4pm at Filwood Community Centre. All ages welcome.
Foster Carers Support Group
Mondays term-time, 10am-12noon. Contact Knowle West Health Association on 0117 963 9569. Crèche provided.
Looking for something new on a Thursday? Come and play the new prize bingo evenings at Filwood Community Centre, from 6pm. Everyone welcome. Contact 0117 903 8052.
COMPUTER drop in
Wednesdays, 10am3pm (tutor support from 10-11.30am and 1.30-3pm), Knowle West Media Centre. Learn about computers, the Internet and more. Contact Makala or Martin on 0117 903 0444 or drop in!
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