Nominations open now for our FRONT GARDEN COMPETITION
Westfield
Message from the Chairman
With summer approaching the work that has started in the Waterside Valley to create footpaths means better access for all users. This is obviously a very long project and more and more will happen as time goes by. Watch this space. Thanks must go to Somer Valley Rediscovered who have funded nearly all the work that has happened to date. Don’t forget the Front Garden competition in July. Other summer events include ‘Love Parks Week’. Look out for activities during that week in Westfield.
I hope you have a lovely summer.
Cllr Phil Wilkinson Chairman
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Westfield Inspirational Citizen
For some years now, Westfield Parish Council has been delighted to recognise the efforts of some people to enhance the lives of the residents of Westfield.
This year’s Westfield Inspirational Citizen is Mr Tony Cooper, who has been at the forefront of our Christmas Lights SwitchOn event for many years. He is personally acquainted with Santa and manages to persuade him to attend the event every year. For the past few years Santa has also been helping our councillors to judge the home Christmas decorations competition, which is no easy task.
At Westfield’s Annual Parish meeting, Mr Cooper was presented the award by the Chairman, Cllr Phil Wilkinson. Cllr Wilkinson said that it was a pleasure to present the award to someone who has been strong in his support of Westfield Parish Council, not just with his contact with Santa. Whenever there has been a need for a volunteer, Mr Cooper was always happy to help.
Mr Cooper said that it was a great honour to receive the award on behalf of Santa and thanked the councillors and children of Westfield. He went on to say that he thought Westfield Parish Council had done an enormous amount to boost the environment for Westfield residents, and he appreciated the amount of work that councillors do.
This award is always high on the agenda for the Annual Parish meeting for the people of Westfield. If you know anyone who goes the extra mile to help others, then please keep them in mind for next year’s award.
Green-fingered Glory for Westfield Primary
Westfield Primary School’s Garden Club recently blossomed with success, achieving the prestigious RHS Level 4 School Gardening Award — and they celebrated in true horticultural style!
Armed with £100 in gift vouchers from the Royal Horticultural Society, the budding young gardeners paid a special visit to Norton Green Garden Centre in April. There, they delighted in selecting vibrant flowers, perfectlysized gardening gloves, and shiny new tools to help them continue their greenfingered adventures.
A huge thanks goes to Norton Green Garden Centre for their generosity and warm hospitality.
Midsomer norton & radstock branch royal british legion
This year sees two important anniversary dates, the 80th Anniversary of VE and VJ Days.
VE Day is commemorated on 8th May and whilst it does refer to the victory in Europe rather than the end of World War II, it represents the end of hostilities for the British people and the rest of Europe. Incidentally, Russia celebrates their end of the ‘Great Patriotic War’ on 9th May. In Russia and some other post-Soviet countries, the term is given great significance; it is accepted as a representation of the most important part of World War II.
However, World War II did not officially end until Japan surrendered and this is commemorated on the 15th August and is known as VJ Day. VJ refers to the Victory over Japan. The victory over Japan signalled the eventual return of all British and Commonwealth troops not needed to be stationed on a war footing in the Far East.
The local Branch will be involved in some events in the area, but due to the small number of members, is unable to take a full and active part in all of the events within Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Paulton Westfield and Chilcompton. Also due to the cost of wreaths, the Branch is not able to afford a wreath for every war memorial or recognised location for VE Day, VJ Day and Remembrance Sunday.
We are desperately looking for volunteers to either assist or join the RBL so we can better serve the community. Anyone who thinks that they may like
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Westfield Parish Council
FRONT GARDEN COMPETITION
Westfield Front Garden Competition 2025
Now in its 11th year!
Do you have a beautiful front garden or container? Or have you spotted one in Westfield that always makes you smile?
We want to celebrate the gardens that brighten up our community!
Nominate your own garden - or someone else's!
How to enter: Visit: www.westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Entry deadline: Tuesday 1st July • Judging: The following week
Prizes kindly donated by Thomsons Hardware of Radstock
Last year's winners:
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nature and Community thrive in Waterside valley
The long-awaited grass cutting was finally carried out by contractors at the end of March. A follow-up autumn cut is scheduled for late August or early September, and volunteerled scything will take place in the autumn in areas where protected ant nests are located. These measures aim to boost biodiversity by encouraging the growth of wildflowers, which in turn supports a richer population of insects and birds.
A month on, the grass is recovering well, and there has been a notable rise in the number of birds of prey spotted in the valley, including buzzards, red kites, owls, and kestrels. Other sightings include pheasants, rooks, wrens, and goldfinches, along with signs of deer activity. As butterflies begin to emerge, we hope to see a wide variety inhabiting the area.
Regular monthly monitoring of the watercourse is conducted by River Detective Volunteers from the Bristol and Avon Rivers Trust (BART), who report on any issues affecting river health and flow. A butterfly transect has also been established by Somer Valley Rediscovered to observe and track butterfly populations in the valley.
In addition, a guided walk and litter pick were recently held along Snails Brook (the watercourse through Waterside Valley). The River Detective Volunteers collected over four bags of rubbish, as well as several larger items removed directly from the stream.
Somer Valley Rediscovered is also offering a number of free well-being courses in Waterside Valley, open to local residents. If you’re interested in taking part or volunteering, please visit: somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk
Looking ahead to the summer months, a new accessible and sustainable footpath is planned. This path will allow pushchairs and wheelchair users to enjoy access to the valley. It will begin at the entrance near St Nicholas Church and follow Snails Brook through to the Chestnut Close entrance.
Paul Millard Westfield Parish Councillor
Want to get More happy and healthy this summer?
Read on for some tips you may or may not already know for health and happiness.
How important is your health to you? Have you ever heard the expression ‘health is wealth’? Once you’ve experienced bad health that’s when you really know how incredibly valuable good health is.
When I was in my twenties, I started experiencing digestive issues. I had various tests, one in particular was very uncomfortable and one I wouldn’t rush to experience again. The ultimate conclusion was gastritis. I was told to avoid things like alcohol and fried and spicy foods, but other than that there wasn’t much they could do. The impact of this chronic condition inspired my interest in health and healing.
At this point in my journey, with my own health, and my much more whole understanding of health, I feel I have a few things I can pass on that I’ve discovered really do help. Things related to digestive issues aresticking with mostly alkaline foods, but where not possible supporting your digestion with digestive enzymes or raw organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar. When suffering with acid indigestion, reach for the old bicarbonate of soda remedy - mix a teaspoon in a little water can really help. Intermittent fasting is also worth exploring.
Sleep - not to be underestimated in the mission towards good health and increased happiness. It’s hard to emphasise enough the significance of good quality sleep on health. Getting those earlier hours in where possible. The best quality sleep where we get most rejuvenation is between 21:00 and midnight, and getting between 7.5 and 8 hours sleep is the aim. There
are many things we can do to help get a good nights sleep. Building in wind-down time in the evening - off screens for two hours or more in the evening recommended. Listening to calming music, reading instead of TV, anything that brings stress levels down. Lighting is also important, choosing more orange or red light where possible, and definitely avoiding white and blue light as much as possible. Supplementing with a good quality magnesium, taken before bed, can really help too. Epsom salt baths are one way some people get their magnesium levels up in the evening. Trying to build in a moment to take natural light in on getting up in the morning also helps with being able to go to sleep at night. Maybe some time in the garden or just sitting next to a window and getting as much natural light as possible. Have you heard of the circadian rhythms and the amygdala?
For general health you can try starting your day with tepid lemon water. Grapefruit is very healthy too. Keeping processed foods to a bare minimum, if your lifestyle makes it difficult to cook from scratch, consider a good quality supplement to ensure you get the essential vitamins and minerals. Essential supplements from my studies are omega 3, unless you eat enough foods rich in this in your diet, vitamins D3 and K2, summer sun definitely helps with D, but let’s face it, we live in England, so it’s definitely good to have this in stock! I use one that I spray into my mouth in the morning. Iodine is essential too, eating seaweed regularly is an alternative to taking a supplement with it in. As previously mentioned for helping sleep, magnesium. Magnesium is worth reading about
as it helps so many functions in the body and brain. Selenium, zinc and vitamin C, all very important also. Supplements can be well worth the money or a complete waste of money! Look for good quality, bioavailable, methylated forms, or the foods rich in them if you’re really not into taking supplements.
Exercise! Absolutely essential. Even just a brisk walk is great. Load-bearing exercises as we age are very important for bone density. I also use something called a rebounder. It really helps over time even if only used for one minute a day. If you, like me, have had children and you don’t think you can jump anymore without an accident! Please take it from me, over time it really improves that area, just ease into it. Apparently using a rebounder helps our lymphatic system as we age too. When we’re young, we jump about all the time but as we age we tend to do less and less. This action really helps with lymphatic movement.
There are many ways to reduce stress and improve inner peace. Meditation, even if it’s only for five minutes a day, just literally focussing on your breath, can be very effective particularly over time. Try focusing on a point, like the middle of the chest or the entrance to nostrils. I’ve heard so many people say they can’t meditate, but it really is the simplest thing. The key is to be patient with yourself. Your mind will wander, just gently bring it back to your focus and notice how much calmer you can feel for just taking a short time to practice. How about breathing exercises, of which there are many. But for calming and relaxation I recommend making the out breath longer than the in breath. You can try breathing in for the count of five and out for the count of eight. Or if you don’t like the counting method just a full relaxed in-breath followed but a slow and calm out-breath. Always going with what’s right for you and your body. Look up alternate nostril breathing for a very calming breathing
technique. Have you heard of adaptogens? Turmeric is one adaptogen that’s easy to add into both foods and drinks. Adaptogens help with the physical effects of stress. Or try practicing something like qi gong, tai chi, or some yoga styles. All great ways to slow down and get more inner peace.
Community is very key to health and happiness also. We all need to feel supported. Even if it’s just having someone to sit and have a chat and a cup of tea with or getting out for a walk with. Most people need a web of support and how we suffer without it. If you already have this, that’s fantastic. If you don’t, look at ways you can connect, maybe starting with offering a small, manageable amount of help to a neighbour. What we put out comes back tenfold, it is said. Recognising how we all feel so much happier when we have people who care around us and being willing to be someone who cares to others who need it. Always being kind to yourself, don’t offer too much, be aware of how much you can offer comfortably. But yes, community is also essential to our wellbeing. I could go on, but I just want to give you an overview of ideas. Do feel free to email me if you have questions. Any information I might have is not medical advice of course, only complementary, but health is my passion, so I’m always happy to pass on my knowledge in the hope it might be of some help in your journey to either support your existing good health or your return to good health. One last thing is if you are going to make changes, take baby steps. Too much change too quickly can be detrimental. Think of your health as a lifelong project. Patience is key and enjoyment is too. If trying to be healthy is making you stressed out is unlikely to be doing much good.
bath life awards
Fosse Way School was nominated twice for Bath Life Awards in March: Longfellows Café which provides students with the opportunity to learn essential life skills was shortlisted in the Cafe category, and Fosse Way Explorers, the SEND scouting unit was shortlisted in Education.
Fosse Way Explorers is a partnership between Wansdyke Scouts and Fosse Way House, the residential facility at the school. Although neither of them won the top award we are so proud they made it to the finals!
better late than never
Grateful thanks to the kind Westfield resident who donated her copy of the Bristol & Bath Regional Planning Scheme 1930.
An amazing historical resource, the book charts the planning status of the Bath and Bristol district in 1930 and their aspirations in terms of roads, open spaces and housing.
It is interesting to see that even in 1930 there was a stated aim that the land at Waterside
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Poems from Westfield Primary school Children in Year 3
The Magic Book,
By Matteo Dan
I will put in my book,
The swoosh of wind passing through the tropics of the Caribbean,
An aged bowl as brown as can be from Ancient Egypt,
A huge TV as thin as can be, the screen pure clear when it’s switched on.
I will put in my book, The merry happiness from when Christmas is here,
A spark from golden lightning, A taste of a freshly baked hotdog.
My book is fashioned from pure diamonds and emeralds,
In the pages it has secrets of ancient gods and opens like a flower.
I shall jet ski in my book, on the wild waters of the Caribbean, With the wild islands of the tropics I will touch a waterfall.
My Magic Horn
By George Mezini
I will put in my horn
A big, grey, rough sandal, An small slug wiggling around the horn and sour sweets, And drizzling hot sweet sausages.
I will put in my horn
A big blue toy, A shell that lights up, Sounds of calm valley ways And a lovely spring season.
I will put in my horn
A gold leaf that brings good luck
I will put in my horn gold sparkling feathers falling Out of the sky.
My magic cupboard
By Mya Lee
I will put in my cupboard, a shore in a sunny country sailing sand, bumpy rocks and a rainbow sky.
I will put in my cupboard, everything I can but first I need to know what it’s made of and what the smell is. It’s made from magical wood. It smells like golden chocolate.
The Magic Box
By Amelia Vining
I will put in my box, A toy that is hard as a rock. A gloomy miserable day. A soft flowing wave.
I will put in the box, A favorite time on the seaside. A little memory on holiday! An honoured moment.
My box is fashioned with shining, hard, glittery diamonds and shiny, yellow gold Decorated with shining mermaid scales as shiny as a lovely summer’s day! In a light deep blue sea as calming as calm music. I will go on a walk in my box. I will go to a beach. I ended up in a sandy area with trees.
I can feel the tingling sand whilst it falls out of my hand. I saw lots of fairies flying around me whispering ‘’Are you ok?” Circling around me.
Year 2 Pupils embrace Outdoor adventure at Westfield Primary school
On Tuesday 29th April Year 2 at Westfield Primary School had an outdoor day at school. We were split into groups to work together as teams. First we went on the slackline, it was scary and a bit terrifying at first but it was fun when we had a go.
Next we had a game of Floor is Lava, it was the best! Then the whistle blew again and we had to try the difficult skiing activity, this was the hardest one.
After that we played a number game where we had to turn the numbers over in order as fast as we could. When we tried the water challenge we had to pour water into a long tube with holes in it. We had to work together to cover the holes so the water didn’t come out, some of us got really wet, it was amazing!
We also had to help each other put up a tent, it was so hot and sunny that we were boiling inside them.
Finally we had a treasure hunt where we had to work together to find the clues.
We all had so much fun, it was the best day!
Written by Ruby-Mae and Edie (Year
2)
big local’s dragon’s den event
The 12th Dragon’s Den took place at the end of April, hosted by the Westhill Sports Club.
Fifteen applicants ‘pitched’ their ideas in front of our three Dragons, competing for a share of £10,000 – ten prizes of £1,000 each for the best ideas to improve our community. Well over a hundred local residents turned up to watch and take part, with 107 votes counted.
The Dragons brought a wealth of experience from the National Lottery (South West), the Quartet Charitable Foundation, and the local Rotary Club. They asked thoughtful, probing questions to all the groups seeking funding.
There was a truly wide range of creative and impactful ideas on how best to use the money, and the ten winning projects reflected that diversity. Winners included:
SWALLOW charity, whose members will continue to wow audiences with their choir performances.
St Mary’s School, which will create a special memory garden in honour of a much-loved pupil.
Radstock Morris Group, who will finally be making some noise with new bells and equipment.
HeartTalks, who will produce heartfelt care packages for families affected by early pregnancy loss.
The Scouts, who will set off on new expeditions with strong, weatherproof tents.
Youth Connect South West, where members will be donning headsets to listen to the latest big tunes.
Chat-E-Cycle, keeping older residents company as they travel around on their two-seater trike.
Westfield Community Centre, which will now complete its new patio.
As we mark ten years of support from the National Lottery, that funding is now coming to an end. However, Big Local is committed to keeping Dragon’s Den alive, particularly through new fundraising efforts.
Robin Moss, Chair – Radstock & Westfield Big Local
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‘life-changing’ residential provision
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school judged Outstanding by Ofsted
Fosse Way House, the residential provision for Fosse Way School special school, has been described as ‘life-changing’ by Ofsted after a recent inspection under the social care common inspection framework.
This type of inspection reviews the overall experiences and progress of children and young people, taking into account how well they are helped and protected and the effectiveness of leaders and managers.
Fosse Way House was rated as Outstanding across all three categories and described by Ofsted as contributing to ‘significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people.’
Bath & North East Somerset Council recently announced that they would no longer be funding places at the residential provision, leading to the school having to close this option down for pupils from September 2025.
Fiona Skinner, Headteacher at Fosse Way School and House, said: “While the future of our school is incredibly uncertain based on the local authority’s decision on funding places, we are proud to continue providing this outstanding level of care for our children.
“I would like to congratulate every single member of staff for their hard work and dedication. They always go above and beyond in making sure that the children in our care feel safe and happy and are provided with every opportunity to thrive and flourish on their own terms.”
The report provided numerous examples of how staff and leadership at Fosse Way House go the extra mile to support the children in residence and their families. This includes:
• Leaders are ambitious, innovative and drive research with the goal of improving the experiences of children who attend the residential provision, the school and in the wider community
• Meticulous planning and review helps staff to understand the progress and outcomes for children, in line with their model of a 24-hour curriculum.
• The support from staff has a meaningful and tangible impact on children’s lives. They have life-changing experiences and are prepared for the future.
• Children feel comfortable with staff, and they enjoy staying in the accommodation.
• Staff work closely with families and professionals to provide seamless support
• Staff have a thorough understanding of the children.
School leaders were praised as ‘ambitious and aspirational’ with practice underpinned by research. The ‘committed and dedicated staff’ deliver ‘purposeful and intentional care’.
Emily Massey, CEO at The Partnership Trust, of which Fosse Way School and House is part of, added: “The support Fosse Way House provides to the children in its care, and by extension their families, is invaluable and unparalleled. As a Trust, we all benefit from their learning and research by implementing some of the practices we know will have significant impact on children’s lives across our schools. Congratulations to all staff on such a wonderful report.”
bath Mindline a new evening Mental health support line
Bath Mind is proud to announce the launch of Bath Mindline, a new evening mental health support phone line.
Bath Mindline offers free telephone-based support and crisis assistance every Monday to Friday, from 5pm to 9pm. The service is available to anyone living in Bath and North East Somerset who needs a listening ear or mental health support.
“We are delighted to be able to offer a local and timely phone-based support and crisis service in direct response to the needs and wishes of the people of Bath and North East Somerset –especially at a time when mental health challenges are on the rise,” — Kate Morton, CEO, Bath Mind
This vital new service has been made possible thanks to the incredible support of Community Matters (Chelsea Road, Bath) who selected Bath Mind as Charity of the Year in 2024, along with generous community donations and the support of those who use Bath Mind’s services.
Community fundraising is vital to Bath Mind, who are an independent charity with their own governance. While affiliated with the national Mind charity, Bath Mind is entirely responsible for generating its own income, making community support crucial to sustaining and expanding its services.
If you, or someone you know needs support, call Bath Mindline on 0808 175 1369 (Freephone) and press option 2 to access the service.
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What's On
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2nd – Westfield Parish Council Meeting, Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, 7pm
7th – Sitting Ducks, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
7th – The Raindrops Band, live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre
9th – Westfield Parish Council, Environment and Development Committee meeting, Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, 7pm
12th – Afternoon Social with Andy Tee, Westfield Sports and Community Centre, 2pm-5pm
13th – Benidorm Night - Whitney Tribute, Westfield Sports and Community Centre
14th – Elevation, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
14th – Pete Holden, live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre
18th – Westfield Parish Council Finance and Personnel meeting, Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, 10.30am
20th – SWALLOW Charity Bingo Night at Mardons Club. Open from 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm, all ages welcome
21st – Dogz Royale, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
21st – TBA, Westfield Sports and Community Centre
26th – Afternoon Social with Steve Marsten, Westfield Sports and Community Centre, 2pm-5pm
27th – Family Night, Westfield Sports and Community Centre
28th – Live band at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
28th – Dave C, live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre
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5th – Banty Rooster, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
5th – Shazam Band, live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre
7th – Westfield Parish Council Meeting, Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, 7pm
10th – Afternoon Social with Lee Ross, Westfield Sports and Community Centre, 2pm-5pm
11th – Summer Prize Bingo Night at Mardons Club, hosted by Luckington Carnival Club. All ages welcome, eyes down 7.30pm
12th – Fantastique 80s and 90s Tribute, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
12th – Bennie Vee, live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre
14th – Westfield Parish Council, Environment and Development Committee meeting, Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, 7pm
19th – Tundra, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
19th – Dale Fender Band live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre, 9pm
23rd – Westfield Parish Council Finance and Personnel meeting, Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, 10.30am
26th – Clean Slate, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
26th – Night Hours Band, live at Westfield Sports and Community Centre, 9pm
31st – Afternoon Social with Pete Holden, Westfield Sports and Community Centre, 2pm-5pm
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2nd – Karport Collective, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
WeeKlY events
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• Carers’ Café, 10 am at Mardons Club, 1st Monday of the month
• Local History Club, Radstock Museum tea room, 10.30 am – 12 noon, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
• Wellbeing Café for carers at Radstock Museum, tea room, 1pm – 2.30pm, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
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• Knit and Natter at Trinity Methodist Church, 2pm – 4pm
• Memory Club at Radstock Museum tea room, 10.30am – 12 noon, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
• Westfield Inters Youth Club, Westfield Methodist Church, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
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• Radstock Youth Club, Church Street, 7pm – 9pm
• Bingo at Westfield Sports and Community Centre, eyes down 7.30pm
9th – Super : D, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
16th – Trash Casino, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
23rd – The 7080 Band, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
30th – JPJ, live at Mardons Club, 9pm. Free entry and all welcome
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• Holy Communion at St Peter’s Parish Church, 10am
• Goldies sing along at Trinity Methodist Church, 11am, second Thursday of each month.
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• Friday Club at Trinity Methodist Church, 2pm –4pm, second Friday of the month.
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• Coffee Morning at Trinity Methodist Church,10am – 12noon
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• FC Family Friendly Service at St Peter’s Parish Church, Westfield, 10 am, 1st Sunday of the month
• Parsh Communion at St Peter’s Church, Westfield 9.30am, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month
• Bingo at Westfield Sports and Community Centre, eyes down 7.30pm
Westfield Parish Council
Brings Back “Love Parks Week” Events This Summer
Westfield Parish Council is excited to announce the return of Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week celebrations, running from Friday 25th July to Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Following the success of previous years, the Council is once again hosting a series of community-friendly events that celebrate our beautiful local green spaces, and everyone is invited!
This year’s programme is packed with activities to enjoy the outdoors, relax, and connect with nature and each other:
• Free Tai Chi Sessions
Unwind and move gently in the fresh air. Perfect for beginners and all ages!
• Free Family Nature Walk with Steve England Outdoor Learning
Join Steve England for a fun and educational nature walk the whole family will love.
• Free Eco Art Session with EcoWild
Get creative with sustainable materials in this eco-conscious art workshop, ideal for children and adults alike.
• Cream Tea & Mendip Brass Band at Westhill Club
Enjoy a traditional cream tea (small charge applies) while listening to the uplifting sounds of the Mendip Brass Band in a relaxing summer setting.
More details on times and locations will be posted soon on the Westfield Parish Council website and Facebook page, so be sure to follow for updates.
Let’s come together to celebrate our parks, enjoy the outdoors, and make the most of summer in Westfield!
Why families love The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens!
School holiday trails and creative workshops | re-e nactment events | Dragon’s Lair play area | collect stamps with your Palace Passport | NEW! Family audio visual tours with music, games and tal king portraits!
Plan your visit: www.bishopspalace.org.uk
Mardons Club
In that time the club has gone from strength to strength, while still remaining a safe, friendly and welcoming venue. Visitors come from all around to enjoy music, quizzes, bingo and big screen sport, as well as the regular skittles, pool and darts leagues. If you live in Westfield, then you are always welcome - you don’t need to be a member to visit, anyone can pop in. If you find you enjoy your time there, there’s an option to join officially and receive discounts at the bar and priority access to events and promotions. The ‘Membership Year’ runs from June ‘25 to June ‘26, so now is an ideal time to see what’s on offer, especially if you’ve never visited!
Entertainment continues through the Summer with a strong line up and the best musical entertainment in the area. Banty Rooster return to treat you to their outstanding mix of blues, rock and country music. Jake was unwell on their debut, but his superb vocals still received overwhelming praise, so at full health this promises to be a particularly impressive night.
Some other great bands due to play include, Elevation, Dogz Royale, Fantastique and Tundra, and in the coming months, both SWALLOW and Luckington Carnival Club will host fundraising Bingo events. Plus keep an eye out for the annual, ‘Hawaiian Shirts & Hula Skirts‘ Hot Summer Party.
Mardons would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who supported their recent Race Night and congratulate the team behind itin total, over £1,200 was raised for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Keep up to date with all that’s happening follow Mardons on their page: Facebook.com/MardonsClub
Banty Rooster return on Saturday, 5th July
What is a community? reflections on ve day and today
On the Wells Hill as one comes from Bath, there is a sign, ‘Westfield, a community committed to education and enterprise.’ That denotes two of the most important features of our community, its excellent schools and the college, and its tradition of engineering, invention and industry. But have we thought about what the community is? The dictionary tells us that a community is a group or a society with something they all hold in common, united by goals, relationships and working together to achieve a vision. This is why VE Day is so important, not for triumphalism but for what our parents and grandparents achieved by working together and what we can work towards today.
On 5 May, at 2pm, when much of Westfield was away for the bank holiday, and others preferred to celebrate on 8 May, there was a brief but meaningful parish commemoration at the memorial stone opposite the Trinity Methodist Chapel. The former Primitive Methodist church was built by miners with stone from the Waterside quarry, where the allotments are now. It is also remarkable as a ‘thankful church’ because all the Methodist church members who went to war in
World War II returned safely. However, many of the names on the Radstock war memorial have been traced to the Westfield terraces. Others were conscripted to the Nottingham mines, as in WW1, and suffered. My parents were like many. They returned traumatised by what they had seen: my father on the Arctic convoys and the sinking of the Bismarck, and my mother with the Fleet Air Arm in Orkney and the bombing of Scarborough. The Revd Ian Roussel replaced the King’s speech in the British Legion liturgy with a pledge we made to commit ourselves to building a society today worthy of the legacy of that generation, with peace and justice for all. We are called on to defend those values again.
Where to start? Not to trivialise things, but actually at the memorial stone. Westfield in Bloom needs more volunteers, not just for the seven ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ entries, but working within the parish of Westfield to create welcoming streets and green spaces to be proud of. We are educating people in environmental issues, and projects, and a beautiful community encourages businesses. Please contact me on 01761-438968 or eleanor_jackson@ bathnes.gov.uk.
Cllr Eleanor Jackson
Left to right,Cllr Eleanor Jackson,Revd Ian Roussel and Cllr PatWilliams laying wreaths atWestfield’s commemoration Photo by LWaton.
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It has been a very busy time for the office with a move to a new premises. Even if only next door, it still took a good few days to get everything installed and settled in.
There are a lot of things to look forward to over the summer. Love Parks Week, 25th July to 3rd August, is a way of celebrating our open green spaces. A range
of events are being planned and, hopefully, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Watch out for details on our website, Facebook page and noticeboards.
Waterside Valley is constantly undergoing improvements. The most recent being the mowing of the grassland to encourage bio-diversity. As this Warbler is printed there should be work going on to create a footpath, making the site even more accessible.
We have Moved
We’re excited to announce that Westfield Parish Council has officially moved offices to a new location to better serve our community.
As of this month, the Council’s new home is at Unit 3G, St Peter’s Park, Cobblers Way, Westfield and is just next door to our previous premises.
Tracey Stephens Deputy Clerk
Council meetings will now take place at the new address. Keep an eye on our website and noticeboards for updates to meeting times and other events.
Our phone number and email address remain the same, so you can still reach us just as easily. And don’t forget to follow us on social media and visit our website for the latest news, events, and updates from around Westfield.
Your Councillors
Cllr Kit Biggs 07508 512195 kit.biggs@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Ron Hopkins 07460 819007 / 01761 435852 ron.hopkins@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Robin Moss 07543 626184 robin.moss@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk (also BaNES councillor for the Westfield ward)
Cllr Alex Chapman alex.chapman@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Eleanor Jackson 07979 968416 / 01761 438968 eleanor.jackson@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk (also BaNES councillor for the Westfield ward)
Cllr Phil Wilkinson Chair 01761 431355 / 07803 927626 phil.wilkinson@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Diana Cooper 01761 415155 diana.cooper@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Laura Lambell Laura.lambell@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Pat Williams 01761 432630 pat.williams@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Geoff Fuller Vice Chair 07540 998603 geoff.fuller@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Cllr Paul Millard Paul.millard@ westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk
Unit 3G, Cobblers Way, St Peter’s Park, Westfield BA3 3BX Telephone: 01761 410669 Email: council@westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk @westfield_pc Westfield Parish Council @westfield__pc
Any queries can be emailed to council@westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk and will be answered during normal working hours which are Monday to Thursday 9am to 2.30pm.
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