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Filton priority status ‘safe’ but ‘Safer’ forum under threat Filton could avoid the worst of the impact of possible cuts to ‘priority neighbourhood’ funding go ahead, the group which runs community work in the town has said. But the town faces losing its Safer Stronger Group - an open forum which enables residents to prioritise problems which can be resolved by South Glos and other agencies such as the Police. Residents have been urged to respond to five major costcutting consultations being run by South Glos which include ceasing all funding for priority neighbourhood support, saving up to £121,157. But Southern Brooks, which delivers Priority Neighbourhood programmes for Filton and Patchway, said South Glos was still committed to the concept of PNs and that they (Southern Brooks) would continue to deliver. They say the cuts proposed will affect staff who do not work directly in Filton. A Priority Neighbourhood, of which there are six in S Glos Turn to Page 5
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Call to cut councillor numbers by Rebecca Day A petition has been set up calling for a reduction in the amount of councillors across South Gloucestershire. It has been suggested that the number of representatives is “too high” and by reducing the amount by 25 per cent, the council could save around £200,000 a year. However, South Gloucestershire’s Labour councillors – three of whom stand in Filton – say the petition is a “phony campaign”. Set up by Bradley Stoke UKIP councillor and prospective parliamentary candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke Ben Walker, the petition says that the council has continued to make cuts to its staff, services and community grants – but there has been no mention of reducing the number of elected councillors as a cost-saving measure. In a letter – published on Change.org – addressed to
Roger Hutchinson, Ian Scott and Adam Monk Amanda Deeks, chief executive at South Gloucestershire Council, he stated: “There can be no argument that any reduction would impact on representation for the public as a large number of councillors currently fail to work for, or effectively represent their communities, proving that the number of councillors is too high.” The Labour group is criticising UKIP for “falsely suggesting” that the council has overlooked reducing the number of councillors to make savings. They say that a budget was agreed by councillors in February 2014, which stated
that some savings would come from “a potential reduction in the number of councillors” following a boundary review, run by the Boundary Commission for England, after the next election. The proposed reduction is listed in the “cost of democracy” savings, which aims to generate £442,000. Filton councillor Adam Monk, Labour’s lead councillor on resources, said: “UKIP is misleading local people who rightly want an assurance that councillors are contributing their share to the savings. “The UKIP councillor voted for the budget package, so he either did not read his papers properly, or is deliberately misinforming people with the wording of his petition. “The process for reducing councillor numbers is very formal, and our assumption is that councillor numbers will reduce once we’ve gone through the next [boundary] review.”
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For the 2013-14 financial year, the total paid to Filton’s councillors was £55,809. Filton’s three representatives – Adam Monk, Ian Scott and Roger Hutchinson – were each paid £10,943.04 for the year, with an additional £7,659.96 as a “special responsibilities allowance”. Resident Dave Mikkelson, who is among those who have signed the petition, said: “As services have reduced over a number of years I see no reason why there should not be a comparable reduction in councillors. “Having three per ward is counterproductive. What happens is the councillors who are not performing and cannot be trusted are ignored by the public. The good councillors come to the surface. Why should I afford them a good standard of living whilst mine is suffering with the withdrawal of necessary services?”
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800 called for Flyer but bus stopped due to tiny numbers of passengers Less than 12 months after the Filton Flyer was launched with huge fanfare, the service has been stopped, with the service averaging just single figure passenger numbers daily. Town councillors said they believed that although there was a demand, residents had gone for so long without a service that they had established other ways of getting to the shops and other places. The service launched late last year, taking in a circuit including Southmead Hospital and Parkway Station. Low passenger numbers led to a rethink with a tighter circuit established in the Filton residential area but that still failed to make an impression and it has now been judged to be ‘financially unsustainable’. Councillor Darryl Collins told the town council: “People ought to be here in their droves complaining. “This service was well planned, there was a good consultation, people knew about it.” Councillor Keith Briffett said: “We had a big meeting, the response was terrific and we had 600/00 signatures. “I believe there had been no bus for so long that people had other ways of getting places. “I’m not suggesting the public let us down but clearly they have alternative transport.” Town councillors have been told that the service, which connected all parts of Filton, has not managed to hit passenger number targets and was to be sustainable in the long term. Residents will be able to use the Dial a Ride service Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport. South Glos Cllr Ian Scott said: “I am pleased that the community will still benefit from the Filton Flyer as a dial ride service and as chair of the
Public Transport Forum on South Gloucestershire Council I will continue to lobby the commercial operators to redirect one of the services that run up the A38 between Filton College and Filton Church through Filton Avenue (north side) instead. “This has proved difficult in the past but now that so many bus services are running through Filton to Southmead Hospital, it makes common sense to divert at least one them through the Conygre Ward!.” The Flyer running costs and the purchase of the bus were made possible by grant money but the service had to prove it could sustain 30 passengers a day. Residents had called for a service but commercial operators were not interested in redirecting their buses because it would not be financially viable for them to do so. A steering group was set up to look at routes, fares and running costs. Eventually, a £50,000 grant was secured which paid for the bus for six months as well as maintenance and fuel costs. As it was a commercial route, the vehicle could not be driven by volunteers. A driver was provided by Severnside Transport, the charity which ran the service.
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Moving forward, Four Towns Community Transport will operate a dial a ride service to take people in Conygre to the top of Filton Hill, Asda and Sainsbury’s. Passengers will need to be members of the organisation but the annual fee and £1 fare will be suspended until April 15..
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The Flyer bus will be absorbed into the Four Towns fleet. From 1st November passengers wishing to make use of this service will need to book their journey through the dial a ride scheme. Step 1: Phone 01454 868529 at least 24 hours in advance of your planned journey.
Step 2: Provide, name, time and place of pick up, destination (e.g Filton Hill, ASDA, Sainsbury, Southmead Hospital) and times for return journey. Should you require any further information or clarification please contact 01454 868383 and speak to Joy, Nigel or Ray.
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From Page 1 including Filton, is one in which “higher numbers of people don’t achieve their full potential, have poorer health outcomes, are employed in less well paid jobs and crime levels are higher.” Southern Brooks director Julie Close said: “The impact on the Priority Neighbourhood work for Filton should be minimal. “As the Community Lead Group for Filton and Patchway, Southern Brooks receives funding from the grant aid budget of South Glos which runs until March which is not affected. “What is important for Filton is that is continues to be recognised as a Priority Neighbourhood. This has resulted in the children’s centre staying open and some protection of services for young people.” Axing the Safer and Stronger Community Groups could lead to a saving of up to £115,227. Visit www.southglos.gov. uk/council-and-democracy/ consultations.
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Joy for Filton garden team at RHS verdict: Outstanding!
Filton Community Garden has been judged to be outstanding at the annual South West in Bloom Awards, scoring the maximum of 100 points. The assessor told the Filton team that there was nothing he could recommend which would improve the garden and described it as a ‘benchmark’. The Community Garden at Elm Park, which has been created by volunteers supported by the town council and local businesses, entered the competition in the ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category. The Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ campaign is part of the wider Britain in Bloom initiative, providing an opportunity for smaller community groups to get involved. ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ is a unique scheme for volunteer-led community gardening projects/ groups which are focused on cleaning up and greening up their local area. It is is an “inclusive, non-competitive scheme which welcomes projects/groups of all kinds”. Community garden chairman Dave Mikkelson said: “The assessment took place on the morning of Filton Festival.
“The assessor was extremely impressed by the garden and whilst he could not divulge our level award we were hopeful of the Outstanding award that we eventually received, this being the top award of the five categories. “The presentation day in Trowbridge on 18 September was very well attended, and with delegates from amongst others Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, B&NES and Wansdyke, the competition was therefore fierce. I have never seen so many mayors and mayoral chains in one location! “We were delighted when called up on the stage to receive our award. In the overall assessment which takes into account Community Participation, Environmental Responsibility and Gardening Achievement we scored a maximum 100 marks. “The assessor’s comments were that he could not recommend anything to improve the garden as most things had been covered. He considered that the garden was a benchmark for all other gardens of its type. He went onto say that we should go out to other communities and share our knowledge. “This award has really put Filton on the gardening map. We
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A Macmillan Cancer Support fundraiser was held last month in the community garden. The coffee and cake event, which featured activities for children as well as an opportunity for families and friends to gather together in the garden setting, raised nearly £300 for this worthy cause.
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were really encouraged by the number of people who went out of their way to compliment us.” l On social media, residents were quick t0 praise the garden team: Kirstie Barnes: Well done to those young and “older” that have worked so hard on every aspect of making the garden what it is, massive pat on the back (though not too hard as backs may be hurting from all your work)!! Debbie Teml: Well done everybody! Great recognition
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Some of the world’s top cyclists raced through Filton last month on a leg of the prestigious Tour of Britain. They travelled through South Gloucestershire on Stage 4 of the race from Worcester to Bristol. The riders cycled through Charfield, Cromhall, Bagstone, Rangeworthy, Iron Acton, Frampton Cotterell, Winterbourne, Stoke Gifford and Little Stoke before arriving in Filton in mid afternoon. Crowds, including youngsters from Orchard School Bristol and St Teresa’s Primary, lined the route along to cheer on the stars including Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. There was a growing sense of anticipation as word was received that the cyclists were on their way and they raced downn Southmead Road before turning right into Pen Park Road before making their way to the finish on The Downs. The Tour of Britain is the
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UK’s biggest free-to-watch sporting event. Rolling road closures controlled by the tour’s organisers were n place throughout the event to minimise disruption and to keep spectators safe as they try to catch a glimpse. The 2014 Friends Life Tour of Britain started on Sunday September 7 for eight days of racing. A Tour of Britain
spokesperson said: “The crowds in Bristol have been fantastic. The turn out was absolutely huge, the biggest at any of the stages of the tour so far, so that was really great to see. It was a great atmosphere.” Afterwards organisers hinted that the response meant Bristol could be in line to host more stages of the race in years to come. The Bristol stage went to Polish rider Michal Kwiatkowski.
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Mum giving something back for baby charity
A Filton mum has held her third charity buggy push walk, raising £1078 for Bliss. Bliss works to provide the best possible care and support for all premature and sick babies and their families. Kerry Robinson began her fundraising efforts after her daughter Amber, now three, was born premature. The buggy push is a 5km
walk around Bradley Stoke nature reserve. They have raised nearly £8000 over three years and next year hope to make it up to £10,000. Kerry said: “I organise the buggy push as its a charity very close to my heart as my daughter was born premature. “I hope to organise a buggy push every year until Amber is 10 and maybe longer if she’d like
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Alley clean-up after gates installed
Filton residents rolled up their sleeves this month and joined in on a community environmental action day to tidy the local area. Volunteers joined forces to tidy the lanes around 6th, 7th and 9th Avenues, cut back overhanging bushes, brambles and hedges, and cleared rubbish littering the area.
As reported last month, the residents, aided by local PCSO Sheryl Drewitt, have managed to secure alley gates in several streets to prevent the possibility of crime. For the clear-up, South Gloucestershire Council loaned out litter pickers, bag holders, gloves and rubbish bags, and
removed the waste collected by the volunteers. Sheryl said: “It was a great opportunity to get together and meet fellow residents, to work together and take a real pride in the area we live, while celebrating that residents will finally feel safe and secure.”
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Green bins made more affordable Extra measures will be introduced to ensure Filton’s green waste subscription service remains affordable for those in financial hardship, following a majority decision by South Glos councillors. A 50 per cent discount on the £36 annual charge is already available for those receiving certain benefits, but the hardship scheme will provide further support in exceptional circumstances. The opt-in service was introduced in March 2014 as part of ongoing measures to reduce South Glos council’s expenditure in line with the national austerity programme. The council says it has already reduced its spending by £43m a year and needs to save a further £36m a year by 2020. In a report to the committee, councillors were told that more than 38,000 residents have chosen to opt in to the subscription scheme.
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October Saturday 11th 2:30pm Chatterbooks is a free reading group for children aged 8 -12. If you are interested in joining please ask the library staff. Thursday 16th 7.30pm Wartime Radio Broadcasting Hurry and get your free ticket for a talk by John Penny at www. eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 25th 10.30am Northavon Singers Join us for a free concert. Refreshments provided, all donations to charity. Friday 31st 10.30am – 12.00 pm Winnie the Witch Adventures Join us for stories and crafts This is a free drop in event for 3 – 11 year olds
Saturday 1st November FACT Filton Activity Community Trail Come along for a fun filled day of free activities. Children’s Craft Session drop in between 2-4pm for ages 3 +. Bookstart Bear’s Treasure Hunt for Pre School children 9.30-5. Jewellery and Card Making, drop in between 2pm - 4pm for ages 12 to adult Complimentary refreshments 11am – 4pm
Story & Rhyme Time For pre-school children and their carers. Every Tuesday at 9.30am and every Friday at 2.30pm Knitting Group Every Thursday 5.45 - 6.45pm Free One-to-One IT Sessions Thursday and Saturday mornings Booking is required 01454 868006
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Fri 17 October The New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol, 20th Anniversary Concert at St Teresa of the Child Jesus Church, Gloucester Road North, Filton. The choir will be performing a very special programme and singing a variety of songs, Soloists are “The Four” - 4 very accomplished young lady singers who started their singing together at Redland High School. The Choir is conducted by David Whitehead, and accompanied by John Lowe. Tickets - £8 from a member of the choir, on the door or from 0117 9571785.
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10.30 am - 12.30 pm, Indoor As New Sale, Shield Road Primary School. Register as a seller, label and price your goods and drop off and we sell on your behalf. Come back after the sale to collect your money - no need to man a pitch! We keep 20% of sales for fundraising which will be split between Friends of Shield Road School, BRACE (Research into Altheimer’s disease) and the National Autistic Society. To register and receive a seller information pack please email jeanne.clements@ blueyonder.co.uk. There will be a TABLE TOP SALE at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol - 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in aid of Church funds. Enquiries or bookings tel. 0117 9799233. ‘Bryony and Bryony’s Children and Baby’s Nearly New Sale’ Horfield. 25 Tables selling good quality children and baby clothes, toys, books, equipment and maternity wear – come and grab a bargain! From 10am – 11.30am at Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill, Bristol. BS7 8ST. £1 Entry to Adults, Children Free (Donation to Bristol Charity - Deki – Change a Life with a Loan (www.deki.org.uk). For more information or to book a table email bryonyandbryony@ yahoo.co.uk. Bryony Williams 07800 551 213 or Bryony Spooner 07971 861 707
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S.H.E.7 Self Help Enterprise Braemar Cresent, Filton On a piece of land behind the Centre, has been laid out as a Garden and raised beds to grow vegatable for their own use,when they serve cooked meals each week. This has been funded from their own funds. On Thursday 23rd October at 2pm the garden will be opened, and ALL Friends will be welcomed to join. Light refreshments will be served There will be a display and demonstration given by North Bristol Radio Club, and also information regarding the building. The building was built as the Civil Defence Rescue and Contaimnation Centre for the last war. It was the HQ for Filton and had its own underground room to control information on attacks on Filton.The Air Raid warning siren was placed on the tower. Queen Mary visited in Feb 1940. Pictures and information will be shown. Please come along to help us celebrate this event.
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Early bird Christmas Fayre, 10am-4pm, St Teresa’s Social Centre, Gloucester Road North, Filton. There will be a skittles knockout for all the family, cream teas, unique gifts and much more. See advert on Page 8.
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Poor turntout for litter meeting
A special meeting of Filton Town Council to discuss litter in the town attracted just two members of the public. And councillor numbers were so low that decisions could not be made and the meeting was suspended until Tuesday, October 21 at 8pm in the badminton hall beside the Ratepayers Arms. Councillors decided to press on with the meeting on a discussion-only basis and ideas would be taken forward to the new date. Among the ideas was that an open letter could be sent to all residents urging them to be mindful of keeping the town tidy. Councillor Keith Briffett said: “We have to train people not to drop litter. “But the question is, who has
the authority to fine them when they do so.” Council chairman Rikki Teml said that when he had taken part in a litter pick he was surprised at how much mess there was. Councillor Bill Moore said that it might be possible to involve those on programmes with the probation service to get involved in picking up litter and he suggested that the town council could organise a van for larger items which could compete with South Glos. Councillor Kieran Hyde suggested an anit-litter workshop and councillors said that a poster campaign targeting fines or education could be effective. For more details on the meeting, turn to page 21. All residents are welcome to attend.
l Residents in Nutfield Grove have welcomed parking restrictions, according to South Glos councillor Ian Scott. He told the town council that it is hoped the new system will end the blight of commuter parking
which has affected residents in the street for several years now. Other measures include additional white lines to improve safety by preventing parking on bends.
The town council was praised for the work on the new playpark and the introduction of the coffee bar ... but now faces a £700 bill to replace the small trampoline just several weeks after the park opened. Councillors were told that vandals had targeted the feature and that it had been cordoned off for safety reasons. The council is now looking into funding a replacement but town clerk Lesley Reuben said that an insurance claim was not
viable due to the level of excess on the policy. Since the problem emerged, residents on social media have made calls for ‘night vision’ CCTV cameras to operate. One resident said: “(CCTV) might be worth upgrading if it doesn’t cost too much. Really think the play park along with the cafe, exercise area and the community garden is making Elm Park a “go to” park. Let’s not let a few spoil it. I for one have been very impressed!”
Roadworks postponed From Page 1 the main Filton Roundabout, has been put off from this month until next year due to a contractual dispute between the material supplier and the surfacing contractor. In a separate development, the resurfacing of Filton Avenue and introduction of speed tables will also not take place until Spring after it was realised that the jobs cannot be done together due to drainage issues. Councillor Roger Hutchinson said: “In the case of the roundabout, it appears that the contractor has informed the council that due to a technical dispute between the material supplier and the surfacing contractor, which is beyond the control of the council and has caused the work to be postponed until the spring of next year.
“On Filton Avenue, the re-surfacing and the speed tables were being done all in one but they are, in fact, two separate jobs. “It appears that there was a view by one section on the council that the resurfacing could be turned around quickly, but putting the speed tables in is going to require drainage work as well and resurfacing first would have been crazy. “Fortunately this was spotted and has now been rectified so the full job will be carried out in the spring.” Meanwhile, South Glos has begun consultation with local people on 20mph and traffic calming around Shield Road Primary, to include several streets in that area - Shields Ave, Third Avenue, Ferndale, Fourth, Tenth and Eleventh.
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Knightstone is creating a new business that feels passionate meal service at its extra care about serving great quality food, scheme at Springfields in Filton. consistently. The restaurant will serve “While it’s key that the residents and the local older individual has a background in community with traditional food catering and understands how to at an affordable price. produce a lunch service for over Springfields is an Extra Care 30 people, being enthusiastic and Housing scheme where over 60’s keen to work with older residents live independently in their own is equally as important.” flats and can access care support The restaurant will be offered 4.00pm-6.00pm if and when they need it. on a rent-free basis for the Messy Church is for the of whole One resident said: “I’m duration the twofamily. year contract. looking forward to home-made The kitchen equipped A variety of activities for allisages. lunches, coffees and delicious to serve up to 40 meals a day A short time worship cakes. andof could form the base for “It’s great to have our ownand a an existing light tea,or new catering restaurant where we can meet business. friends and enjoy a home cooked The new restaurant is set to Come and meal.” openjoin sevenus. days a week from KnightstoneCome is now seeking Monday 2 February 2015. as a family, bring a friend. a local person or business to Darrell added: “We FREE!how important provide a daily meal service.Entry is understand Darrell Jackson from the role of food is in bringing Knightstone said: “We people together and will add ** Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times ** are determined to find an to Springfields’ fantastic enthusiastic local individual or community.”
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Helicopter ‘will get a new home’
by Rebecca Day Owners of Filton Airfield have reassured the teams behind Great Western Air Ambulance and the police helicopter that they are “committed” to helping find them a new home. Concerns were raised by the services – which are based at the airfield – after it was announced that the site was earmarked for future redevelopment. The development is to encompass thousands of new homes, a school, community centre, heritage centre and an enterprise zone set to create around 9,000 new jobs. BAE Systems Ltd – the owner – says that it is not ruling out the services remaining on site, but it may be a risk allowing the helicopters to operate from such a built-up, residential area.
The airfield sites each require 13 to 19 acres of space. A spokesperson from BAE Systems said: “We are committed to supporting the services, and will be securing a permanent home for the two services in the future.” Police and crime commissioner Sue Mountstevens told Filtonvoice: “The [police helicopter] service has been based at Filton Airfield since the early 1980s and has strong links with the area, so it is important that the airfield is fully assessed as one of the potential permanent sites. “We do, however, wish to secure the best long-term operational capabilities and the National Police Air Service – alongside the force – will be looking closely at sites beyond the former airfield boundary.”
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News in brief Follow trail to find out what’s on offer
Clubs, community groups, local services and venues across Filton have teamed up to create a trail that promotes all that’s on offer to residents. The Southern Brooks Community Partnership is celebrating 25 years supporting local people and the charity is organising the Filton Activity Community Trail (FACT) on November 1 to highlight the many services available. A wide range of activities have been lined up to help showcase organisations in Filton, including yoga taster sessions, arts and crafts, a Filton Community Garden showcase, dementia awareness sessions, a World War bunker tour with Filton History Group. story time at the library, bike safety sessions with the police, a stop smoking clinic, a Silver Surfers’ computer session, a Filton quiz at the community centre, a fun session at Filton Leisure Centre and much more.
Four Towns Community Transport will be available to take people between venues and a trail map is available from Filton Library. The trail will take place from 11am-4pm on Saturday, November 1. More information is available at office@ southernbrooks.org.uk or on 01454 868 570. See poster P21
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Filton residents interested in design and the arts are invited to go along and meet the members of the South Gloucestershire Design and Fine Arts Society. This year the group will hear talks from experts, usually illustrated with slides, that include the History of Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), Hans Christian Andersen, The Shakers, Art Deco Ceramics, Picasso & Cubism and David Hockney. Several visits and a study day are
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being planned, too. At the next meeting on Thursday, October 16, from 7pm, Tom Denny will be talking to the group about “New Stained Glass in Ancient Buildings”. The group meets at Bradley Stoke Community School, in Fiddlers Wood Lane, and new members are always welcome – no artistic ability is necessary, just an interest in design and the arts. More information is available at www.sgdfas.org.uk, on 01454 774401 or by emailing sallykitching@googlemail.com.
Would-be foster carers not applying People living in Filton are being urged not to rule themselves out of fostering after previous campaigns revealed many thought they wouldn’t be accepted as a carer. With more than 170 children in the care of South Gloucestershire Council, the authority is appealing for more
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local people to put themselves forward. Many would-be foster carers have said they believed their age, the size of their house and many other circumstances would mean they wouldn’t be eligible. Tracy Allison, head of integrated children’s services at South Gloucestershire Council, said: “Feedback on our Facebook page suggests that too many people who would like to be foster carers have ruled themselves out, feeling that they will be rejected because of their circumstances. “In reality there are few restrictions on who can foster. Foster carers come from a very wide range of ages and backgrounds and receive regular support and training to give them the skills necessary to help children and young people through difficult times. More information on all aspects of fostering can be found on the council’s website www. fostersouthglos.org.uk or contact the team on 0800 206 1443.
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Why don’t they understand? Seeing empty beer cans and bottles left on a park bench recently, and an empty juice carton near another prompted me to wonder what is wrong with these people? It’s intriguing that they have the strength to carry these things when full all the way into the park but are too weak to carry the empty ones to the bin on their way out? Don’t worry, I’m not going to come at them with: ‘Don’t you care about the quality of your
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local environment?’ or ‘Don’t you care about other people’s enjoyment of the park?’ That stuff is evidently way beyond their capacity to grasp. Trying to reason with their
feeble intellects would be like trying to teach a brown trout to play Chopin’s Piano Concerto No2 on a Steinway! No, I realise it’s the ‘Why these individuals don’t get it’, isn’t it?
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Why should they take their own rubbish out with them? Why should they bin their own garbage on the way out? Why shouldn’t someone else have to clear up their rubbish? Yes, it’s the ‘Why they don’t grasp it’, isn’t it? I’m amazed they have the presence of mind to blow their own noses without someone else being there to remind them of WHY they should do it! “Dog-Walker”
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As reported last month, the gating of private roads in and around Filton has proved beyond doubt a valuable asset. It has given added security that most residents contributed to and fought hard to get. The roads, previously unprotected, gave a “free-way” to those intent on gaining unauthorised access to properties along with many other devious activities. The gating of the roads restricting unauthorised intrusion was the obvious answer. Yet, surprisingly, amongst all the urge to protect properties there were those who did not want to create ... “Fortress
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Filton.” Yet, at the same time they sought protection. It was obvious they could not have it “both ways.” It was on this problem that my attention was drawn recently to a residents’ private road bordering Filton’s boundary with Bristol. The gating of private roads encouraged residents to take greater pride in their back gardens knowing that the road privacy would protect them. However, an increased usage by motor cycles and others not known to the area has cast doubts on the security the gates provided. Were precautions in providing available keys being fully observed? Were unauthorised persons receiving keys? Filton Town Council, who control the issue of keys, have been alerted to this matter in order to ensure that no one other than authorised persons retain them It seems possible that this precaution is not being fully observed.
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This intrusion is now being fully investigated. Douglas Daniels, Cllr
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Regarding previous letters about garden fires: I live in Filton and I am sick of having to close my window and doors on sunny days and warm nights. My advice to the bonfire brigade ... have a green bin collection or take the green waste to the tip (no cost). If you don’t have a vehicle, ask for help from a relative. Then do us a favour and let us enjoy some clean air day and night. Filton resident Have your say on Facebook at www.facebook. com/filtonvoice. You can also join the Filton News and Views Facebook group to find out views of your fellow residents on all sorts of matters. We’re also on Twitter @filtonvoice
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Come and join us in the learner pool for some fun with music and some water play, all welcome. These run on Monday 09301030 and Thursday 1000-1100. No booking necessary, first come first served basis. Come and join us for a ‘splashing time’.
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Our classes offer you something different to a traditional gym workout and you’ll really see a difference in your overall health and fitness. Typical Aqua Aerobics classes will involve all the exercises you would expect in a ‘dry’
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class but with added bonuses you can only get from exercising in water. Water supports the body, putting less stress on your joints and muscles • This support is great if you’re older, have suffered an injury or are recovering from illness • Water pressure helps the heart move blood around the body, putting less strain on it • The impact of gravity is less in the water allowing a greater range of motion • Working out in water can also prevent overheating, helping you exercise for longer. • And... it’s fun! It is not often you can say that about a workout.
Activities
Do you know we are more than just a swimming pool. We have badminton, squash, snooker, tennis courts and 5 side football courts all on offer. We also have softplay, a skate and bmx park and a recently refurbished children’s play area. For any more information please give us a call on 01454-866686
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We are currently looking for a part time weekend lifeguard. If you are NPLQ qualified and you would like to join our team, please call 01454-866686 for more information, or apply in writing to Lifeguard Application, Filton Sports & Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS. Please include your CV and a copy of your NPLQ certificate, we look forward to hearing from you.
Swimming Lessons Did you know we also cater for adults who want to learn to swim? Age is not a barrier, if you want to learn to swim and there are no age restrictions with our adult swimming lessons. Programmes are designed for adults who lack water confidence and are nonswimmers.
Along with our adult lessons we offer an over 50’s session every Friday from 2pm – 3pm so please come along and try it out. Please note – Lesson pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Please call if you would like any more information on 01454 866686, or email reception@filtontowncouncil.gov.uk www.filtonleisurecentre.co.uk/ Scott Fessey, General Manager Filton Sports & Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS 01454-866687
Filton Town Council Council meetings October
14th, 7.30pm Finance Committee, Pavilion 21st, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 21st, 8.00pm Keep Filton Tidy Meeting, Badminton Hall 28th, 7.30pm, Full Council, Pavilion
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Join us at the Ratepayers Arms! The team at the Ratepayers (behind the leisure centre at Elm Park) would like to extend a warm welcome to the residents of Filton. We now have our new soft seating installed and also are able to show all live games not only on Sky Sports but also BT Sports. Our snack bar is also open to provide hot or cold food at reasonable prices; we also offer a 20 percent discount on food to any member of the public who has used the leisure centre facilities. If you enjoy a game of bingo then why not join us on Thursday nights from 8pm prizes to be won. On Saturdays from 4-7 all beers, lagers and ciders are just £2.50 per pint. Finally if you are looking to book a function then why not use our main hall, the hire of the hall is free subject to terms and conditions, please call 01454 866697 to book.
For more information on this fun day out for the whole family Email: office@southernbrooks.org.uk or Tel: 01454 868 570
Get in touch Town council office Tel: 01454 866 698; Leisure Centre Tel: 01454 866686; or our website www.filtontowncouncil.gov.uk The leisure centre reception is open during these hours: Mondays 9am – 7.45pm Tuesdays 9am-8.15pm Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9am – 7.30pm
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News Patients at heart of cancer centre A new dedicated centre has brought breast cancer services in the Bristol area under one roof for the first time. The Bristol Breast Care Centre, in the refurbished Beaufort House at Southmead Hospital, is now fully open and expects to see thousands of people each year for diagnosis and treatment. Clinical lead for symptomatic breast care services, Dr Mike Shere, said: “We are now all together with the screening service in one fantastic building. “Patients are telling us that they like the way that the design with lots of natural light relaxes them and we are already seeing the benefits of the larger team working together with expertise and equipment.”
The Bristol Breast Care Centre is now fully open at Southmead Hospital The centre has separate waiting areas for patients attending for screening and those who have been referred with symptoms of breast cancer, doors leading from all breast care
nurses’ offices to a garden area for patients, and quiet rooms that have been designed to be calming and comfortable. There is also a dedicated room where patients can speak to
Columnist I gave hospital’s food a check-up I was surprised to read a full page article in the Daily Mail (Saturday, August 23) describing the poor standard of meals at the new super hospital at Southmead. It was headlined: “Will this food really help the sick?” The complainant was a professional photographer from Weston-super-Mare. While a patient he photographed his meal to really prove his point. As a former member of the board of governors of Southmead Hospital along with
research nurses about potential clinical trials that might be suitable for them. Staff, patients and support groups including BUST, Bosom Buddies and Young Women 4 Young Women were consulted on the design and work was supported with funding from organisations including the Arts Council, Garfield Weston and John James Bristol Foundation along with other organisations and local fundraisers. The new Bristol Breast Care Centre has been created with the support of a £500,000 fundraising appeal. The appeal is continuing to raise the final funds to complete landscaping and art works along with multi-disciplinary rooms for staff and a children’s play area.
Douglas Daniels the late Filton councillor Joan Wilkes (representing the former Northavon District Council – now South Gloucestershire), we took great pride in ensuring the hospital used fresh produce as opposed to providing chilled meals. This resulted in the hospital receiving a coveted national award for the meals they provided. This headline cuts across all that we achieved. Understandably, a new hospital of this magnitude at Southmead needs time to settle in. Staff and patients alike have aired their grievances. But the majority of these grievances have come from outside the hospital rather than from within it.
Lack of parking has been the foremost complaint, particularly the overflow into nearby streets. Yet the food aspect worried me most of all since we had achieved so much in ensuring the hospital’s previous good name. I had the opportunity to visit the hospital recently – as a patient and was kept in overnight. It gave me a first-hand opportunity to address the issues that had been raised against it. Were they factual or merely user grievances of a lesser importance? Welcomed in A&E, I was wheeled the long distance from the entrance by two ladies. “We will bring you back!”
they assured me. My check-up was really professional. No panic! I received an A-level MOT. My overnight room was cool, yet comfortable with an accompanying well-equipped bathroom. It was exceptionally clean. It was a real change from a busy ward and well attended by nursing staff who were on call if you needed them at the touch of a button. As for the food, it was small in quantity yet well prepared. It suited my diminished appetite. If the photographer was expecting a gourmet meal I would set aside the treatment and go to a restaurant!
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with Filton Sgt Steve Ives With the nights drawing in, it’s that time of year when we tend to see an increase in burglaries in the South Gloucestershire area. We don’t want to alarm anyone, but we do want to remind homeowners to be aware and to take some simple security measures to prevent you becoming a victim of crime. I know it sounds like stating the obvious, but locking up and shutting windows can go a long way to keeping the burglars out. Our statistics show that most break-ins are committed by opportunist thieves, and in a quarter of cases they didn’t even have to use force to gain entry. So please lock up, even if you’re popping next door or going into the garden. Leave a light on or fit a light timer for when you’re out. Consider fitting a burglar alarm – an effective deterrent. Register your property and valuables at www.immobilise.com, a free national property database, and mark it with your name and postcode. This all deters thieves, because it means the rightful owner can be identified and property proved to be stolen. It’s also a great idea to turn
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on the tracking software on your mobile phone or tablet. We’ve had several cases in South Gloucestershire recently where it’s been proven to help us not only trace items that have been stolen, but to lead us straight to the thieves. An iPad reported stolen from a house in Downend in August was traced to an address in Kingswood that same day, and a man arrested. And in September, within hours of an iPad being stolen from a house in Bradley Stoke, we’d traced it to an address in Southmead where another man was arrested. It really goes to show that, if you do put on the tracking device, we can solve a crime and get your property back. Contact the Filton team: • Call your neighbourhood team on 101 • Make an appointment to meet an officer by phone • Go to www. avonandsomerset.police.uk – you can message local officers, report crime, find local policing information and more • Call into Southmead Police Station, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5DW. It’s open between 8am and 10pm seven days a week. • In an emergency call 999.
The Pyramid Youth Club has had a busy few months, starting off with two camping and activity weekends in South Gloucestershire which were enjoyed by all. When school closed for summer, the club offered several weeks of daytime activities. Members and their friends enjoyed Laserquest, horse riding, a trip to an indoor skate park,
dance, a visit to Oasis Swindon for swimming, indoor rock climbing and ten pin bowling. The club was open on Monday evenings and the activities were well attended with the club’s new minibus, which was given to the group recently, getting a lot of use. The club is open to all young people in Filton. Email pyramid youthclub@hotmail.co.uk.
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Curried grilled salmon
This is a Maniks twist on a classic Indian dish. Also works well with tuna and trout. A healthy mouth-watering dish that is subtly flavoured and is an ideal treat day or night. The curry-seasoned marinade and refreshing cucumber, and mango relish give the grilled fish a decidedly international flair. Combine with grilled lightly buttered bread and mashed potato for an ideal meal. The following recipe serves two. Enjoy…. ... with Maniks Restaurant, Glos Rd North, Filton
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Marinade l 1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt
l 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger l 2 garlic cloves, minced l 1 teaspoon curry powder l 1 teaspoon ground cumin l 1 teaspoon of coriander powder l 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper l 1 teaspoon of garlic powder Mix all the above spices together
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3 teaspoons of lemon juice Half teaspoon of chilli powder Soy sauce Worcestershire sauce Fish 4 salmon fillets (5 to 6 oz.) 1 cedar or alder grilling plank, soaked for 1 hour 1/2 teaspoon salt Sides Mango chutney Cucumber Yogurt
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preheat one side of the grill. Take the fish out of the re-sealable bag and discard marinade. 3. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack or small pan with a small knob of butter, add the chilli powder (if you want a kick) and sprinkle fillets with lemon juice and sprinkle of salt and pepper and continue to grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Take out the salmon and remove excess oil and lightly dry on a kitchen towel. 4. For the side salad, thinly slice cucumber and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Combine a drizzle of mango chutney into a large cup of yoghurt. Again, like the fish you add some chilli powder, this will ensure that you have a sweet and hot accompaniment. 5. Finally thinly slice a baguette and grill with butter and then enjoy! 6. Should serve 2 hungry people.
Sam Mohammed from Maniks with Indian violinist Jessica Crabtree at a recent performance at the restaurant, where she will be a regular fixture along with other artists. If any local acts would like to perform, call Maniks on 0117 214 0444.
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October: Smart phones You see them all around these days. A phone is no longer just a phone. In fact it is really difficult to buy a mobile phone that just makes calls. But what else can they do? Phones are just small computers, with processors (the bit that does all the calculations) that are as powerful as ones in desktop PCs a few years ago. You can install programs on them (called apps) to do a task like watch BBC News, or open Word documents or play games. At the moment, on Google’s app store alone there are over one million apps. You cannot install PC programs on a phone. They have to be specially written for the type of phone you have. There are three main types of systems they run on. Android (by Google), iOS (by Apple) and Windows (by Microsoft). Many are free to download and are very high quality. Phones can do pretty much everything a tablet can do, and also make phone calls. In fact they are called phablets! So anything from surfing the net and receiving email, to tweeting, checking your stocks and shares, writing a novel or just playing a game is possible. Creating an app can be quite straightforward, so if you can think of an idea that no one has done yet, you might be able to make your first million! Of course, if you would like to have a chat about anything in this article, please contact us on 0117 969 8767 or visit us in our shop on the corner of Filton Avenue and the A4174. Advert, Page 2
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What a performance! The children from Charborough Road’s Year 6 were outstanding in their performances depicting the Roaring 20s in Chicago, and especially the ‘splurge warfare’ between Fat Sam and Dandy Dan, where even the audience got a super-soaking! Each member of the cast sang, acted and danced superbly on both performances, attended by very proud staff, parents, families and friends. It provided a fantastic memory for everyone in Year 6. Well done everyone!
Filton Hill Primary During the first two weeks in September, the whole school theme was the school’s 60th birthday. There was a celebration on 12th September when each class focused on a decade and performed songs and talked to the audience about the major events. All the children, parents and staff made a plate to do with a
specific decade and these were on display all over the school. The parents brought in cakes to celebrate and money raised went to the Macmillan Cancer Care Trust (£105). Canon Brian Arman came in to join the celebrations and cut the cake. Some teachers had invited
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Abbeywood can now proudly state that we have 42 fully trained BeatBullying Mentors across years 8-11. The volunteer students took part in an intensive two-day training course. Two groups of students were trained over four days by two representatives from the international online organisation BeatBullying. Our mentors learned how to conduct a professional mentoring session with their fellow students. They also learned about the different kinds of bullying that exist – from cyber bullying to prejudice based bullying. The Mentors also explored the reasons why some people display bullying behaviours and the short and long term effects this can have on the target. BeatBullying is an international bullying prevention charity working and campaigning to make bullying unacceptable, on the ground in the UK and across Europe. BeatBullying believe that no one should endure the pain, fear or isolation of being bullied, and that everyone has the right to be safe from bullying, violence and harassment. The Abbeywood community couldn’t agree with this sentiment more, as it reflects the values depicted in our Abbeywood Wordle, below.
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Pétanque team say cheers as brewery sponsors kit Filton Pétanque Club members are celebrating the sponsorship of their new polo shirts by Box Steam Brewery, which supplies beers to the Ratepayers Arms bar at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre. Club secretary Roger Hutchinson said: “We are a small but growing club and are keen to make Filton the centre of pétanque in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This sponsorship is a big step forward to us and we are very grateful to the Box brewery for their help and support.” Speaking for the brewery, South West regional manager
Barney Waspe, pictured with club members, said: “As well as being passionate about creating distinctive craft beers with taste and character, we’re also massive fans of pétanque at our brewery in Holt, near Bradford on Avon. “We’re delighted to support Filton Pétanque Club and proud to sponsor the club’s new polo shirts.” Box Steam Brewery is an award-winning, independent, family-owned craft brewer founded in Wiltshire in 2004. Filton Pétanque Club was officially formed in 2012 when it joined the English Pétanque Association as a club, having
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Age UK South Gloucestershire offers a free befriending service to older people who are feeling lonely or isolated. The group currently has 10 people living in the Filton community who are in need of a volunteer to pop in and visit them for a chat. Visiting times are flexible and can fit around existing commitments. A spokesperson said: “All our volunteers receive induction and ‘Dementia Friends’ training and are supported by a volunteer mentor. Older people describe this service as a real lifeline and look forward to their weekly chat. “Volunteer befrienders also find their involvement rewarding as they make a real difference to the lives of those they visit.” If you are interested in finding out more about how you can help someone “love later life”, contact Michelle Dent, volunteering manager, on 01454 411707 or email volunteering@ageuksouth glos.org.uk.
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It’s ‘hello’ from Oak!
Wallscourt Farm Academy has welcomed 60 new Reception children into the Oak Learning Zone. The academy – which is part of the Cabot Learning
Federation – is a brand new school at the heart of the new Cheswick Village community, on the border of South Gloucestershire
and Bristol. Principal designate Susie Weaver said: “Wallscourt Farm is a growing community of learners for now and the future.”
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by Rebecca Day Residents are being encouraged to have their say about a proposed multi-million pound sports development in Frenchay Park Road this month. Under the plans, the former market garden site will be home to Dings Crusaders rugby club, and will encompass a new clubhouse with a sports hall, and three senior and three junior rugby pitches – all of which will be available to local community groups and sports organisations. Proposals were first announced by owners of Dings – Lockleaze Recreation Ground – during the summer after 10 years of searching for a new site. They say that existing facilities - which have been home to Dings for over 60 years – are now deemed “unsuitable and financially beyond repair”. To fund the relocation, Lockleaze Recreation Ground reached an agreement with Redrow Homes to redevelop the existing ground in Landseer Avenue, plans for which will be revealed at a consultation meeting on October 11 at Dings' clubhouse. At the consultation, Lockleaze Recreation Ground board members, and Redrow Homes and their design team, will be on
hand to answer questions from the public. Ray Bowden, president of Lockleaze Recreation Ground, said: “This is an important part of the planning process as it gives the community the opportunity to discuss the proposals with us and our professional design team. “So far we have had over 20 meetings with a wide range of parties, including Lockleaze Voice, the immediate neighbours and local organisations in Frenchay, and statutory consultees. “We are now demonstrating how we have taken on board comments and we will be highlighting this at the display so that people can understand the issues and process. “The plans are still evolving and we urge everybody to make the most of this opportunity to discuss the plans with us.” Detailed plans of the proposed schemes for both sites will be on show at the consultation. Comments received from the public will help shape the proposals which are to be submitted for planning permission later this year. The consultation meeting runs from 10am-4pm at the Dings clubhouse, Landseer Avenue.
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Everything changes for Under-11s It was one of those “I was there” moments and worthy of a special mention in this magazine, writes our correspondent. The players, manager and parents involved with St Vallier Under-11s are a resilient group who, for various reasons, have had to endure an unfortunate run of defeats which started the season before last, carried on right through last season and had continued into this one. But on a sunny afternoon on the last Sunday in September everything changed. As Under-9s and Under-10s, the boys had to play in two teams of seven-a-side, and the winner was determined by the aggregate score over the two games. However, now as Under-11s, the format has changed and only one match of 9-a-side is required. Results so far this season had shown signs of improvement, so there was expectation in the air as the boys took to the field
The winning team and man of the match Alex Hayward with Glenn Haynes against Ashton FC. After a shaky start, St Vallier started to dominate in the midfield, and hopes were raised even more when Alex Hayward gave the team a 1-0 half-time lead. You could feel the tension as the second period began. Ashton FC were pushing for an equaliser and Ellis Prewitt in goal dealt well with crosses from both sides of the pitch. However, a second,
and then a third goal from St Vallier calmed the nerves. The boys grew in confidence and started to play their way through midfield, with particular success down the left hand side. In the end, St Vallier Under-11s won by six goals to nil, with Alex Hayward scoring a hat-trick and earning the Man of the Match Award. However, all the boys deserve praise for the
team’s performance as a whole. A delighted Glenn Haynes, manager of the team, told Filtonvoice: “The boys deserve this moment for all their hard work and commitment and for persevering when things weren’t going so well for us. “I am really proud of the team and am confident that we can use this result to push on from here.”
Busy summer for table tennis star Louis After training in Hennebont in France with some of the best table tennis juniors, Louis Price entered the Andro Kids Open in Dusseldorf, Germany where he got to the quarter finals, losing to the eventual winner. It was a great weekend’s work with more than 1,600 entries. Ten-year-old Louis entered the Bribar Plymouth 1 Star Open mid-September and won the Under-11s category and finished third in the Under-13 age group. This was a good start to the
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season with more tournaments taking place over the next eight months, culminating in the English National Championships where Louis hopes to do very well. His England national ranking is improving and currently stands in at number four in the under-11s age group. He trains up to 10 hours a week between the Bristol Civil Service Club and Filton Academy with his two coaches Eddie Roofe and Dan Ives.
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Applications 37 Third Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.5 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.4 metres and the height of the eaves would be 2.5 metres 71 And 73 Conygre Road Construction of new vehicular access from Conygre Road. Pegasus House, Aerospace Avenue Construction of a new security gate house, sentry shelter and 2m high security entrance gates adjacent to the A38 Gloucester Road entrance. Construction of an an external bin compound and the erection of 5no. flag poles. Pegasus House, Aerospace Avenue Erection of 2m high security gates and 1.8m high timber fencing. 875 Filton Avenue Erection of two storey side extension to form 4no. self contained flats with associated
works. Erection of two storey rear extension to existing dwelling to form additional living accommodation. 14A Cleve Road Installation of 1no. front dormer window. 3 Shanklin Drive Alteration of the roofline to form a GRP flat roof to the existing two storey extension. Decisions 31 Tenth Avenue Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions to provide additional living accommodation Approve with Conditions
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45 Bridgman Grove Installation of 1no. front dormer window on front elevation to facilitate loft conversion and 1no. window on the side elevation of two storey rear extension. Refusal Filton Park Garage 31-39 Gloucester Road North Display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated totem sign and non-illuminated vinyls. Approve with Conditions
701 Southmead Road Erection of detached garage Refusal
740 Filton Avenue Erection of rear conservatory which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.35 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.1 metres and the height of the eaves would be 2.25 metres No Objection
Lanes Dairy, Rectory Lane Change of use of ground floor from Class B2 to House in Multiple Occupancy (Sui Generis) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Refusal
652 Southmead Road Erection of two storey side extension to form 1no dwelling with associated works and erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation Approve with Conditions
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50 Dunkeld Avenue Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension to form garage and additional living accommodation. Approve with Conditions 21 Gayner Road Erection of extensions to existing dwelling to facilitate the conversion to 3no. self-contained flats and erection of detached building to form 2no. selfcontained flats with access and associated works. Withdrawn King George VI, Filton Avenue Change of use from Public House (Class A4) to Retail (Class A1) with 4no. self contained flats over and associated works (Class C3) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Withdrawn
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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Mondays
Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Folk Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm 0117 302 6981 Friendly Faces group: 12.30-2.30pm at St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS: £3 per session. Adults’ sessions for anyone feeling lonely, bored, want to make new friends, get out of the house, have a cuppa and learn some new skills. There are a range of activities on offer including arts/crafts, cooking, pool, refreshments included. Call 0117 9691938 for more information.
Tuesdays
Pre-School story and Rhyme time 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am & 7.00- 7.45pm, cost £4.50 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm Call 0117 969 3326
Wednesdays
Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January. Filtones Choir. We rehearse every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. at Eden Grove Methodist Church. “We are a non auditioning four part harmony choir of mainly retired ladies and gentleman who enjoy the sociability of singing together. We give afternoon concerts to organisations, such as pensioners’ clubs, all over Bristol, and at least two main evening concerts every year, one of which is in summer (our main charity fund raising event) and at Christmas. We have sufficient sopranos at present but are actively seeking tenors, basses and ladies who can sing alto. If
you would like to come along and try us out please ring our Musical Director, Mike Watson on 0117 9083778 for a chat or just come along one Wednesday afternoon and have a listen to us. You will be made very welcome.” For more information please see our web site www.filtones.co.uk Horfield Townswomens Guild are a really friendly Guild that meet on the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield at 2.30 pm. Ladies are welcome to just turn up or ring Edna on 0117 949 5413 for a chat about the Guild. New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol, an established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We rehearse every Wednesday evening 7-30 - 9-30 at Horfield URC church hall, everyone welcome. Telephone Margaret on 01179698619 or Joan on 01275791566 Northavon Singers would welcome new members especially sopranos to our mixed choir of 20-singing all kinds of music. Rehearsals at St Peter’s Church Filton every Wed at 7.30pm - not August
Thursdays
Goldies meets in Filton “Singing for Fun”, songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Every Thursday 10.30am-11.30am In Sinclair House community room (next to the police station). £1 donation to the Goldies charity. For further information contact abby@golden-oldies.org.uk or call 01761-470006 Bristol Male Voice Choir, weekly practice at South Gloucestershire andd Stroud College, Filton Avenue, 7.15 pm. Potential new members very welcome. Call 0117 979 3208 Knitting Group 5.45 pm – 6.45pm Thursdays, Filton Library, Shields Centre Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only. Tiddlers and toddlers
playgroup, St Peter’s Church Hall, 10am-noon, term time only Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 904 1844 Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre, 7.15-8.15pm 0117 969 3326 Silver surfers: St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘silver-haired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more! Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers with Lisa at the helm, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning! Come and join us! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August. Should you wish to take Flower Arranging lessons, there is a small, friendly group which meets at Filton Community Centre (formerly Filton Folk Centre) on Thursday evenings at 7-9pm from mid September. Catering for beginners and improvers we cover all aspects of flower arranging from traditional to contemporary including Church flowers and flowers for special occasions. More details from 01454 323610 or 01454 412087. The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet every thrid Thursday at St Teresa’s Church Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For details, www.avonand-bristol-woodturners.org.uk/ Fortnightly, North Bristol Creative writing group. Meets fortnightly. 07535111294 northbristolwriting@gmail.com St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up. Work club: St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 12.30-3pm: Drop-in session, Open to all who want some advice / guidance looking for work! Get support with CV writing, filling in job aplications, job searching,
interview techniques/practise, volunteering placements, and finding local courses to get more qualifications! Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Tuesday afternoons. Contact the library to book a session. 10am - 1pm Filton Library, Shields Centre, Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm. Appointments must be booked in advance. 01454 865502. smokefree@southglos.gov.uk
Fridays
Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only. Pre-School story and Rhyme time 2.30pm, Filton Library, Shields Centre Bingo, Filton Community Centre, 7.30pm Motown soul dance party Bawa ballroom, Filton first Friday of each month. 8.30’til 1am (last adm 10.30) strictly over 30’s – very smart casual * no tee shirts or trainers for more info. call 07860 578708 or go to www. tamlamotownsoulpartynights. co.uk Toddler Group, meets term time only at St Andrew’s Methodist Church from 10 to 11.45. A warm welcome to all toddlers and their carers.
Saturdays
9.30am – 10.30am, Filton District Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library. Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Saturday mornings. Contact the library to book a session. Monthly Chatterbooks reading group for children in years 5 – 6. Meets on a Saturday afternoon, Filton Library, Shields Centre.
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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis
Line Dancing Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 07792 456988 Karate Friday 6pm-8pm Sunday 10.30am-noon Call 07951 947280
St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Vigil Mass, 6pm
Sundays
St Peter’s Church, 8.00am Holy Eucharist; 10.00am Parish Eucharist with crèche and Sunday Club; Noon, Baptism (by appointment); 6.00pm Evening Worship (Choral Evensong on the 1st Sunday of each month)’. St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Morning Mass, 10.30am. Other masses visit www.stteresasfilton.org.uk St Andrew’s Church, Filton, 10.30am, Morning Worship; 6pm, Evening Worship Kids street dance classes(5 - 16 years of age), every Sunday @ Charborough Road Primary School, Filton, 5.15 - 6pm or 6 - 7pm (depending on age/ability), £3.50/£4.00 per session (pay as you go). Lots of fun, make new friends and very good exercise too!! Please phone Emma on 07725 612088 or email her at emmacwyatt@hotmail.com for more information.
St Andrews Youth Centre
For young people: Mondays: Duke of Edinburgh’s awards 6-7pm Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Silver surfers 10am-12pm, £2.50 Work club (currently closed ‘til September) 12.30-3pm Youth club for young people 11-15years with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Transition social club for people aged 16+ with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Fridays: Street dance for 9-14year olds, 3.45-4.45pm, £4 Youth club for 9-12year olds (School Years 5,6 & 7) 5.30-7pm, £1 Plus: Filton Friendly Faces group 12.30-2.30pm Mondays Silver surfers 10am-12pm
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Thursdays Work club 12.30-3pm Thursdays Debbie Teml, Youth Centre Manager (Half-time; office hours on Thursday & Fridays) St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. 0117 9691938 - 07789 947506 - www.standrewsmyc. btik.com Don’t forget you can also support St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre by registering at www. easyfundraising.org.uk - then you can help us raise money when you do any online shopping with various big brand websites, without spending even a penny more! Ask us if you need more details! Thanks for your support!
Pyramid Youth Club
Juniors 5-9 yrs Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45 p.m. Inters 10-12 yrs Mondays and Fridays 6.30 - 8.00 p.m. Seniors 13+ Mondays and Fridays 8.00 - 10.00 p.m. Judo Tuesdays Juniors under 13 yrs 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. and 13+ adults 7.30 - 9.00 p.m. Juniors have a rotating programme of crafts, games, cookery and computers working in small teams. Inters and Seniors have football, basketball, dodgeball etc. plus pool and table tennis, computer games, cookery and music. New members are welcome. Please ring 9691315 if you want more information. There are vacancies in all age groups. Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret Morris 0117 9691315
Filton Community Centre 983 6500
www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre LIST OF CLASSES: Gymtastic Pre-School
Gymnastics Club Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during term time. We welcome ALL children regardless of their needs and offer a FREE trial session. Classes are for children who are crawling until they go to school Contact Sharon Todd on 0117 9109820 or gymtastic.ltd@gmail. com for more info. Tea Dance Monday 1.45pm-3.45pm Call 07527 808206 Keep Fit Tuesday 2pm-4pm Thursday 7.30Pm-8.30Pm Call 0117 9693326 Bingo Friday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 0117 9690311 Zumba Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm Call 07813 958673 Flower Arranging Tuesday 2pm-4pm Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 01454 412087 Dog Training Tuesday 7pm-9pm Call 01454 616630 Pilates Tuesday 7pm-9pm. Wednesday 10Am-12Pm Call 0117 5022411 Cacti Club Tuesday (3rd Tues Of the month) Call 0117 9503604 AA Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 07831 338085 Dawn James Art Club Wednesday Call 01454 616001 Short Mat Bowls Thursday 2pm-4pm Call 0117 969 1115
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1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers
Beavers, aged 6-8, two groups, Weds 5pm and 6.15pm Cubs, 8-101/2, Thurs 6.308.30pm Scouts, 101/2 - 14, Tues 7-9pm The group is based in Scout Headquarters, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls. Contact for all sections is John Cahill (jcahill@blueyonder.co.uk), Phone 0798 605 3005)
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
Tuesdays Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Guides - ages 10 - 14 years Rangers - ages 14 + Wednesdays Rainbows - ages 5 - 7 years Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Thursdays Rainbows - ages 5 - 7 years For more information please contact : d.wilkey@btinternet. com or register at Girlguiding UK website and follow the parent links to register your daughter.
Filton Community Garden meetings
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Students urged to plan next step Filton students in their last year of secondary school are being encouraged get a head start and to look at their options for next year now. Later this month, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is sponsoring and helping to organise Ambitions, a huge event for young people across the South West to find out more about courses, apprenticeships, vocational learning and more. Students will be able to talk to those in the know at Ambitions
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