The Knowledge - Autumn 2022

New foodbank to open at St Barnabas Church

Knowle West will see a new foodbank opening this October – at a time when soaring costs are hitting local families hard.

The face-to-face clinic at St Barnabas Church on Daventry Road will also have support workers, who can talk to people and give advice about any issues they are facing.

The foodbank will be open every Wednesday – but anyone needing an emergency food parcel will need to be referred by community agencies such as schools, advice centres and GPs. partnership with Knowle West Alliance

There are currently other foodbanks at the Salvation Army in Padstow Road, open on Thursdays and Sundays (see p 15) and at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School.

The new facility will be a base for the Vineyard BS4 Foodbank Outlet – established in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic – and one of six that make up South and East Bristol Foodbank.

Vineyard BS4 Foodbank Outlet Coordinator, Kate MacLeod says: “In the last 12 months we have delivered 630 emergency food parcels, feeding 934 adults and 666 children across the BS4 area, which is double the number delivered during the previous year.

The Queen on a Jubilee visit in 1977.

Picture George Gallop courtesy of KWMC.

When The Queen visited Knowle West p 9

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Knowle West Food p 15 for local projects

Who are we?

Officially launched in spring 2019 - the Knowle West Alliance is a growing network of local residents, organisations and business.

What do we do?

Knowle West Alliance (KWA) is about working together - we collaborate and we support each other. We believe that everyone has something to contribute, and we seek out opportunities for people to have a say on things that matter to them. We know that people have different opinions about what is important,

Working Group Voices

Kevin Williams

I’m chairman of the market, a local resident and businessman. I’ve been a member of the Alliance for coming up to two years now.

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Everyone is welcome - and we believe by working together we can achieve more.

We currently have three parttime employees: Lucy Holburn (Alliance Coordinator), Frances Coates (Community Development Worker) and Claudia Collins who is just starting as Community

and that every voice should be heard. We believe in locally-led, grassroots action which is why we run a Small Grants Programme (see p 3).

We believe in the power of a connected community which is why we are proud to partner with so many residents, local groups and organisations; providing support and

Communication Facilitator (see p 3). Our Working Group, made up of active local residents and workers, meets monthly to direct the Alliance work.

Representatives of the founding organisations (re:work, KWMC, the Health Park, The Park and Filwood Community Centre) provide strategic and practical support.

opportunities to come together, learn and take action about important local issues. Everyone is welcome, anyone who wants the best for Knowle West is part of the picture – together we are better! #WeAreKnowleWest

I wanted to know what was going on in the area, get involved and give something back to the community.

It’s important to bring the community together to form better relationships between groups and individuals. With the Alliance, we’ve got one central hub – it’s a bit of a tool box: people can use what they want and pass on knowledge to others.

I think there’s a lot more joining up of groups and sharing of information now as well as more community engagement.

issues they’re facing and reduce the need to use a foodbank again in the future…”

Associate Minister at St Barnabas, the Rev Dr Trevor Dean said: “We are really pleased that by having a local base the foodbank will be able to offer even more vital support to many in the local community at a time of real financial challenge.”

The Matthew Tree Project in Filwood, which also offers crisis support, paused its service due to funding issues in May. The charity re-started helping existing clients again in July and is hoping to take new referrals from October (see p 10).

The new clinic, part of the Bristol Charity inHope and national network of Trussell Trust Foodbanks, will be open every Wednesday at St Barnabas, 12.30 - 2pm from October 19. To volunteer email bs4@sebristol.foodbank.org.uk

There is also a free Help through

Hardship helpline where you can talk to a trained adviser on 0808 208 2138, open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, except public holidays.

Coordinator, Kate MacLeod (right) with volunteer Melanie Sheldon at the Vineyard BS4 Foodbank Outlet in St Philips and (left) outside St Barnabas Church.

“Behind these numbers are individuals and families who are facing impossible decisions about how to put food on the table and pay for the rising cost of energy… “Having a base in Knowle West will mean that we will be able to start to go beyond the all-important emergency food parcels, to signposting people in crisis to speak with support workers who can help people tackle the

Local Communication Update

The Alliance is grateful to the National Lottery Fund which has recognised our network approach – and is providing three years of funding to continue the partnership.

As part of that award, we will be able to carry on producing and delivering The Knowledge newsletter (which was sadly discontinued due to lack of funding just before COVID struck in 2020 and had temporarily been revived since with an uncertain future).

We know it is a vital source of information for many and place to celebrate the community and everything happening here. We will also review and improve the community website (www.knowlewest.co.uk) to enhance this shared resource for residents and organisations.

We would love to get more community reporters involved and hear even more local voices – if you’d like free community journalism training please contact Knowledge editor Sue by emailing sue@kwmc.org.uk

New staff member

The Alliance has recently recruited a new member of staff to the new post of Community Communication Facilitator.

Local resident Claudia Collins who joins us from

The Knowle West Alliance Grants Panel

The KWA Grants Panel is made up of local residents and workers – and we look at applications for our Small Grants to decide whether the project meets the criteria.

We usually meet once every four to six weeks. Here’s what some members of our panel have to say:

“When I was asked to help on the grants committee a few years ago, I was very honoured and now feel part of the team, making things happen for the better.

Small Grants Update

We’ve awarded six Small Grants so far this financial year – funding two local events, a free course, a garden project and a trip for a local women’s group.

the Filwood Fantastic team says:

“I am so excited to be joining the Knowle West Alliance staff team as Comms Facilitator.

“I have been a part of the Working

“Other team members bring their news of developments and it's encouraging to meet up.” –Brenda Savage

“I think the grants are fantastic if they’re for the right reason. It’s hard to get money to start and maintain community projects.” –Claire John

“It’s good for the community because it allows people to develop their ideas and for people to be involved. Without the grants, half of these things wouldn’t get off the ground.” - Ian Vowles

Group as a local resident - and love that the Alliance connects the dots between residents, organisations and businesses in Knowle West.

“I can’t wait to share the stories of all the magic going on in the area!”

If you’ve got an idea for a community project and need some money to get it off the ground, you can find all the details about our grants on our website: www.knowlewestalliance.co.uk/grants

If you’d like to help make grassroots community action happen in Knowle West, contact Frances about joining our panel. Tel: 0794 267 7131 or email: frances.coates@kwalliance.co.uk

www.knowlewestalliance.co.uk/grants

Community Resilience Fund –residents on the panel

Knowle West organisations are working hard on bids to the £4 million city-wide Community Resilience Fund to improve local community spaces.

As part of a new approach to awarding grant funding, Bristol City Council is trialling Deliberative Democracy (the grant panel will have citizen representation). If you are interested to know more or get involved email: frances.coates@kwalliance.co.uk

Cost of Living Crisis

By Alliance Co-ordinator Lucy Holburn

With news of energy bills going up yet again most of us will be concerned about rising costs this winter.

What we know is that many people are already facing fuel poverty locally – and lots of people will be facing it for the first time. We want to ensure that everyone who needs support knows where to find it.

Direct Financial Support (details correct at time of publication).

1. Bristol City Council has set up a webpage with full details of a range of support available. This includes the Local Crisis Prevention fund, where you can apply for a one-off grant to help with school uniform costs, bills or food. Visit: www.bristol .gov.uk/residents/people-andcommunities/cost-of-living-support

2. You may get a payment to help with the cost of living if you're getting certain benefits or tax credits. If you're eligible, the government will have given you a £326 Cost of Living Payment on or after July 14 and a second payment of £324 is due in the autumn.

3. All homes will receive a one-off £400 energy bill discount from their supplier, which will not need to be repaid. The discount will be directly applied to your energy bills over a six-month period from October, no matter how you pay for your energy.

4. Priority Services Register: Energy suppliers have a legal obligation to support customers who need more help because of personal circumstances –ask your energy supplier to put you on their Priority Register if your household contains:

• Anyone of state pension age

• Anyone with a disability, longterm health or mental health condition

• Anyone with a hearing or sight impairment

• Anyone recovering from an injury or hospital stay

• A pregnant person or young children (under five years old)

• Anyone with extra communication needs eg literacy or language

5. Some suppliers are part of the Warm Homes Discount Scheme. This gives people who receive pension credit, or are on low income and some types of benefit, help with electricity bills. If you are eligible, your supplier should let you know in November, however you could contact them directly to enquire about it sooner.

6. Home Energy Efficiency Improvements – re:work will be running free, practical workshops to improve your home's energy efficiency (see article p18).

7. More support schemes – as different kinds of support become available, it is worth checking that you are getting everything that you are entitled to – the organisations below will hold up-to-date information and guidance:

Free and confidential: advice, guidance and support

1. Filwood Hope Offers advice around benefits, debt, housing and employment. Staff can also help with form filling and provide use of telephones, laptop, email, printer and scanner.

Based at 11-13 Filwood

Broadway, with a drop-in Monday to Thursday from 9.30am-1pm and occasional outreach at the Novers Club. Visit their Facebook page, email advice@filwoodhope.org or call 0771 266 1241 - you can request a callback from an advisor.

Support around debt, financial confidence and welfare benefit matters.

Drop-in: Tuesday 10am-12.00pm at Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership. More drop-in locations and days re-starting. Email: admin@southbristol advice.org.uk or call 0117 903 8358

3. Citizens Advice & Trussell Trust: Help Through Hardship Helpline

Free confidential advice with trained Citizen’s Advice staff team: 0808 208 213. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, closed public holidays.

They can help address a crisis, provide support to maximise income, navigate benefits, identify additional grants you could be entitled to. They can also issue a referral to a food bank.

(See front page story).

2. South Bristol Advice Centre

Outline planning application submitted for new Redcatch Quarter

An application seeking outline planning permission for the new £150m Redcatch Quarter has been submitted to Bristol City Council.

This would see the current 1970s Broadwalk Shopping Centre demolished and redeveloped with around 800 new homes, shops and a neighbourhood cinema.

The new development would also include a library, community café and restaurant overlooking the park, as well as essential services such as a supermarket, dentist and pharmacy.

Following residents' fears of the park being overwhelmed, one amendment has been to change the single block of development into three finger blocks of apartments.

Residents chance to comment on plans for £8.4m Youth Zone

Residents have another chance to comment on plans for a £8.4m Youth Zone to be built in Knowle West – which have been submitted to Bristol City Council.

The application is from OnSide which is collaborating on the project with Bristol City Council and local youth charity Youth Moves.

The proposed site for the new South Bristol Youth Zone would cover around 8.11 hectares of green space at the back of Inns Court, close to the roundabout at the junction of Hartcliffe Way and Hengrove Way.

Project manager Francis Hilton from the Redcatch Development Partnership said: “Making the Outline Application is just a point on the journey and we look forward to continuing to work with the community post-submission to contribute to the revitalisation of South Bristol.”

Members of the Friends of Redcatch Park, Sian Ellis-Thomas and Lesley Powell, are acting as “the voice of the park and its users” in dialogue with the developers.

They are currently conducting a survey of park users to find out their “concerns and aspirations”

In a letter to residents, Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees and Deputy Mayor Asher Craig, responding to their concerns, said the site had been chosen because it “sits on the boundaries of four South Bristol wards" – making it a “neutral, accessible and welcome location for all surrounding communities.”

The Youth Zone would give young people aged eight to 19 (and up to 25 for those with a disability) access to sports, arts

Plans submitted for Old Cinema site

Plans were submitted to the council in July for 30 new homes and commercial space on Filwood Broadway – including the site of the former cinema which closed in 1994.

The proposal by Bristol City Council is for all the homes to be a mix of social, affordable or intermediate rent.

To view the plans visit https://pa.bristol.gov. uk/online-applications/ Ref: PP-11383811

which is available until September 30 at: www.friendsofredcatchpark.com

If successful, the outline planning application will set the parameters for a series of more detailed planning applications. To view it and make comments visit: https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/onlineapplications Ref: 22/03924/P

For more information visit: www.redcatchquarter.com

uk/online-applications/ Ref: PPP-11139886

New Filwood Broadway website

Residents are setting up a website to help share the vision and progress updates on Filwood Broadway. A volunteer is needed who can advise on the branding, typeface, colour combos and even design a logo.

If you're interested, contact jasonrichardwilliams87@gmail.com for a chat.

Picture Keep Architecture Ltd.

Picture Seven Architecture.

Proposed apartments and commercial space on Filwood Broadway.

Picture: Bristol City Council

Driving in Bristol? Check you’re Clean Air Zone ready

Bristol is introducing a Clean Air Zone on Monday 28 November to reduce harmful pollution. Older and more polluting vehicles will be charged to enter the zone. Check online if your vehicle will be charged and find the financial support available: bristol.gov.uk/cleanairzone

Filwood Broadway Working Group update

By Chair Tim Jones

reCREATE Filwood Workshop

Filwood Broadway Working Group (FBWG) co-hosted this workshop for local residents on July 23 together with Bristol City Council.

It was a really good day when we started to think in more detail about how to improve the high street. Some key points of agreement were:

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Close off the west side of Filwood Broadway for pedestrian use.

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Close Barnstaple Road in front of the Community Centre.

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Keep parking spaces along the road.

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See if it's possible to alter the road design to reduce speeding.

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No need for a segregated cycle route.

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Lots of trees and other greenery.

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Design a focal point at each end to catch the eye.

The junction with Creswicke Road needs major work.

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For the next steps, see the advert below.

Better Collaboration Meeting

The Council's Community Development Team recognised the frustration of local residents with lack of real co-operation from the council over the housing development plans - and arranged a meeting on July 7 for all local residents to express their views on what is needed to improve this situation.

A very good attendance led to vigorous contributions. Council officers took note of these and will propose ways to improve collaboration for future work.

Cinema Site Plans

The planning application for this site was submitted at the end of July - and the documents showed virtually no change from the plans presented in the January consultation.

It is expected the plans will be examined by councillors in the

Planning Committee during the autumn.

Future FBWG Meetings

The regular fortnightly meetings were paused for the summer. If you are interested in being involved and are not already on the FBWG mailing list, send an email to filwood21@aol.com

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reCREATE FILWOOD

Update on the design of the Bristol City Council funded public realm improvement works in Filwood Broadway

Update on the design of the Bristol City Council funded public realm improvement works in Filwood Broadway FILWOOD

Locally-led Filwood Broadway Working Group (FBWG) commissioned the Create Streets Foundation to work with the community to develop a vision for the public realm improvements to their high street. Feedback on the two design options they produced was gained through a Bristol City Council online survey, at Filwood Market and through FBWG meetings.

Locally-led Filwood Broadway Working Group (FBWG) commissioned the Create Streets Foundation to work with the community to develop a vision for the public realm improvements to their high street. Feedback on the two design options they produced was gained through a Bristol City Council online survey, at Filwood Market and through FBWG meetings.

In July 2022, ten local residents joined Council officers for a third co-design workshop to consider the two design options in more detail. This led to an agreed design concept for the high street, which combined the best aspects of both design options and started to look at how it might work on the ground.

In July 2022, ten local residents joined Council officers for a third co-design workshop to consider the two design options in more detail. This led to an agreed design concept for the high street, which combined the best aspects of both design options and started to look at how it might work on the ground.

The design concept agreed at the July workshop will now be developed by BCC and there will be further community engagement starting in October 2022. Works are expected to start on the ground in 2023.

The design concept agreed at the July workshop will now be developed by BCC and there will be further community engagement starting in October 2022. Works are expected to start on the ground in 2023.

Turn your ideas into augmented reality. The University of Bristol has developed a ‘Future Places Toolkit’, which will enable you to visualise the changes to Filwood Broadway. Using augmented reality technology, such as Pokémon GO, you can also try out your own ideas for the street.

Turn your ideas into augmented reality. The University of Bristol has developed a ‘Future Places Toolkit’, which will enable you to visualise the changes to Filwood Broadway. Using augmented reality technology, such as Pokémon GO, you can also try out your own ideas for the street.

Come along to Knowle West Fest on Saturday 1 October and try out the ‘Future Places Toolkit’. Sessions will run each hour from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. For more information email: citydesigngroup@bristol.gov.uk

Come along to Knowle West Fest on Saturday 1 October and try out the ‘Future Places Toolkit’. Sessions will run each hour from 1.00pm until 4.00pm. For more information email: citydesigngroup@bristol.gov.uk

Tribute to vicar with a “passion for social justice”

The community has paid tribute to a former Knowle West vicar who made his mark serving the area for ten years and had a passion for social justice.

Alister Palmer was vicar of St Barnabas and Holy Cross Churches and also Chair of Trustees for five years at The Mede Community and Learning Centre –which he saw re-named as the Inns Court Centre.

He retired in 2013, saying in an interview with The Knowledge that

High Sheriff Award for Paul Coyne

Youth worker and Knowle Wester Paul Coyne has been honoured with the prestigious High Sheriff’s Award.

He received the accolade at the Bristol Young Heroes Awards this summer for over 20 years work helping to improve the lives of young people in South Bristol.

Paul, who works for local charity Youth Moves based at The Park was nominated by the Youth Opinions group who themselves won the Team Award (see p 22).

his time in the area had been “a fantastic experience and a great place to end one’s work and ministry.”

As a former Chair of the Regeneration Planning Group, Alister worked on the 2012 Regeneration Framework and always said he felt it important for "the community to be heard.” He cited one of his highlights as helping to save The Mede and a large number of homes in the Inns Court area from demolition as part of the council’s regeneration plan in 2010.

And he saw his dream fulfilled at the launch of the new Inns Court Centre in 2013 with the day nursery and a refurbished café.

Alister also helped to set up a food store at Marshall Walk, run by the Inns Court Centre in partnership with the Matthew Tree Project and local churches to help fight food poverty in Knowle West.

Chair of the Inns Court Community and Family Centre and Senior Pastor at the Inns Court Christian Fellowship, the Rev Bernard Morris, says: “He was a man of vision, a dedicated vicar and a hardworking advocate for social justice…”

A celebration of Alister’s life is taking place on Thursday September 29, with a service at St Barnabas at 11.30am, followed by burial at South Bristol Crematorium at 1pm and lunch at the church at 2pm.

He says: “I stood on stage and said, ‘You can’t be anybody without the people around you.’ I don’t do pomp and ceremony stuff usually, but it was really emotional for me…”

Youth Moves CEO Ali Dale said Paul had been “an absolute legend to work with” and really deserved the recognition from the city and the High Sheriff.

He said: “Paul is one of those people who every community and team needs. He is always happy to do more if it is improving the lives of young people,

Community votes for projects to support local young people

The community voted for projects they felt would best support young people in Knowle West at an event at Youth Moves Centre on September 12.

A budget of £18,000 from the police, city council and Police and Crime Commissioner was shared between eight projects and 4,124 votes were cast. Seven were awarded full grants of £2,500 and Boing! Inns Court Young Parents Group received £510. Applications are now open for the South Bristol Youth Fund until October 10. Contact levi. hodge@ youthmoves. org.uk

We are looking for...

For more information, you can visit https://digitalinequalities.wixsite.com/homeinterviews

Knowle West residents for a home interview to learn about people experiences with digital inequalities during the pandemic contact: Paulina Ruiz paulina.ruizcabello@bristol.ac.uk

Picture: Community of Purpose

Picture: MutualGain.

always believes we can improve our offer, and builds great relationships with young people.”

Queen Elizabeth

Knowle West residents and organisations have been paying tribute following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen on September 8 at the age of 96.

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest serving monarch after 70 years on the throne and visited Bristol several times during her reign.

Early visits in the 70s and 80s have been recorded by Evening Post photographer and former resident, the late George Gallop.

The day The Queen came to The Park

By Joy Pollard

February 25, 2005 was a very important day for The Park - it was the end of a very busy year leading to a visit from Her Majesty The Queen.

The Queen showed a real interest in everything she saw - but showed a particular interest in the young people attending The Park education.

All the disbelievers were really choked to see her and spoke freely about the reasons they were attending The Park and what they wanted to do from there.

The whole staff were involved on the day which was really nice for us all.

There was a real air of excitement on the morning of the visit, the whole place was filled with police and plain clothes officers. Final touches were put in place for the big arrival.

The young people we worked with at the time were all convinced that we were making it up and “ no way was The Queen coming here” and they all went off to their classes with their minds made up.

Her Majesty arrived at 10am and we started what should have been a one-hour visit, that lasted two hours.

Her Majesty sat and watched a dance performance and a short performance by the BPAC Drama Group before entering the back courtyard - where the whole of Connaught School was waiting for her, complete with flags and banners.

After signing a visitors’ book, we then proceeded to the café area where she met and spoke to many of our tenants at the time and also members of the local community.

After we had a few words, we shook hands and she was escorted by the police to see the crowds that had gathered in the carpark.

On a personal note, this day will stay with me for the rest of my life. She was a very lovely lady and very easy to talk to. I was very proud to have been an integral part of the day.

RIP Your Majesty from The Park Centre.

The Queen on a tour of The Park accompanied by Joy Pollard.

The Queen and Prince Philip arriving at Temple Meads in 1985.

His archive donated to KWMC is available at: http://shorturl.at/jOX56

Many residents may also remember how in 2005 The Queen visited The Park Centre in Daventry Road.

Pictures courtesy of The Park

“No one who shared in that special day will ever forget the privilege and honour of meeting her…” Clive Harry, former manager of The Park

Picture: George Gallop courtesy of KWMC

Matthew Tree Project launching new support programme from October

A local crisis support charity which had to temporarily pause its operations in May due to funding issues will be launching a new enhanced programme from October.

The Matthew Tree Project (TMTP) based on Filwood Broadway has been running in Knowle West since 2013.

Before the temporary closure, the charity was providing essential crisis support to some 600 vulnerable people and distributing the food equivalent of around 9,000 meals city-wide each week.

Cuts to bus services

From Sunday October 9 First Bus will be making a number of cuts to services across the Bristol area.

The company blames “changing post-pandemic demand” which has seen passenger numbers fall by 25 per cent compared to preCOVID figures - and “acute driver shortages in the region”.

On September 2 Bristol Community Transport (BCT) also ceased operations – ending its lifeline services for the elderly and vulnerable, including Dial-a-Ride and group minibus services.

HCT Chief Executive Lynn McClelland blamed the closure on rising fuel prices and a difficult trading period due to lockdown and Covid-19.

Jubilee Pool saved but needs funding

Knowle’s Jubilee Pool is due to become the first in Bristol to be community-owned and managed on September 30.

The volunteer-run Friends of Jubilee Pool (FoJP) was set up to save the facility after it was

Since July it has been able to help existing clients – but from October hopes to have the resources to take on new referrals as well.

The new Rebuilding Lives Plus programme includes a Citizens' Voice Group made of current and ex-clients, who will be able to make decisions on how the service support is delivered.

The charity will also be providing professional counselling for the first time.

Other ‘enhanced’ elements, which will be introduced as funding is secured, include welfare and housing advice, financial wellbeing and life skills training as well as job search and application support.

The M1 metrobus which travels from Hengrove to Cribbs Causeway and serves Knowle West was taken over from BCT by First on Monday September 5.

BCT also ceased operation of 11 other bus routes in the Bristol area. Routes affected are the 53, 54, 55, 62, 505, 506, 511, 512, 515 and 516.

But the 52 which connects South Bristol to the city centre was restarted 10 days later, after Transpora Group took it over.

CEO and founder of TMTP, Mark Goodway says: “In essence Rebuilding Lives Plus is an enhancement of the work the charity has been delivering since 2010.

“The programme will focus more time and expertise into helping people address the underlying causes of crisis and removing the barriers that are preventing people rebuilding a healthier, wealthier, happier future.”

Visit https://the-matthew-tree-project.org

Knowle West has its own community transport based at Inns Court Community and Family Centre.

Manager of The Sprint Community Transport, Angela Perrett, said she wanted to reassure members the service was still running and not affected by the closure of BCT.

“If you live in or are a group in our area, please contact us, we are doing our best to help in the immediate future, whilst we investigate the prospect of helping long term…”

Call 0117 904 8215 or email sprint@ iccfc.co.uk

For information about First Bus cuts visit www.firstbus.co.uk

earmarked for closure by Bristol City Council.

But although it has been saved - rising energy prices have led to a plea for new support with FoJP looking to raise up to £30,000 by the end of December.

Jules Laming of FoJP says:: “We’ll be enormously grateful for donations of any size, but it’s so

important for people to keep using the pool and to take out monthly membership…”

Visit Facebook Friends of Jubilee Pool

New Citizens' Voice Group at The Matthew Tree Project.

Picture: TMTP

Local

Knowle West Fest returns

The highly-anticipated community festival is back with a live event on October 1 – after an absence of two years.

A popular annual date on the local calendar, this year’s offering will once again return to Filwood Community Centre and the Broadway from 12pm. The last event in 2020 was online due to the pandemic.

Knowle West Fest was first launched in 2015 to celebrate different cultures and talent in the area – and to bring the community together.

This year it’s being run by a committee from Knowle West

Slimming groups say goodbye to Kim

Over the past decade slimmers attending popular weight loss sessions in Knowle West have shed over 31,000 stone between them – inspired by their consultant Kim James Coggins.

Now Kim – who has been running Slimming World groups since 2012 at Filwood Community Centre – has set aside her scales and moved on to a new job as a fundraiser.

At one time, before the pandemic, she was seeing 260 people a week and held four

New florist and event hire shop

A new florist and event hire shop has recently opened at Jarmans – catering for different occasions from weddings and wakes to baby showers and birthday parties.

The enterprise is run by local residents and brother and sister team Lily and Denis O’Neillwho have taken over the premises which was formerly Jack’s Barber Shop.

Lily who has been a florist for four years says she needed more space after working from home.

As well as her floral

ages – with performers including Kala Chng, 3Culture and the Bristol Reggae Orchestra.

Committee member Suzie Davison says: “This year’s festival really highlights what Knowle West has to offer and what a talented community we are!

“We have a jam-packed list of activities with something for everyone – puppet making, art workshops, yoga to name but a few – led by our fantastic locals…”

Media Centre (KWMC), Filwood Community Centre and Knowle West Alliance, with funding from Filwood Fantastic.

Hosting stalls, activities, workshops and live music – the festival aims to appeal to all

classes on Mondays and one on Friday mornings.

Members have braved all weathers to attend and stay on track – and even when reaching their target have continued coming to maintain their weight and because of friendships formed.

Local resident Kim says: “I have met so many amazing people, seen so many goals be achieved. Members who have changed their lives through weight loss – becoming parents, reducing and stopping medication, reversing their

arrangements, the business provides accessories such as balloon hoops and arches, champagne walls – and popular 4ft light-up numbers and Mr and Mrs signs.

There are also sweet and popcorn carts for party hire as well as large sale boards which can be personalised for each event.

Lily says both floristry and event hire go hand in hand – so it makes sense to combine the two things in one business.

She says: “I’m looking forward to meeting the locals and helping them out with their events.”

Knowle West Fest takes place from 12-8pm on Saturday October 1.

For more information see the insert in The Knowledge or visit Facebook Knowle West Fest. www.knowlewest.co.uk

diabetes, getting married – it’s been the most incredible journey…”

Kim’s Slimming World classes are being looked after by other consultants until a permanent replacement is found. Sessions take place at Filwood Community Centre on Mondays at 10am, 5pm and 6.30pm and Fridays at 9am.

Lily’s Grace Flower Design is based at 58 Leinster Avenue and open 10am-2pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Email lilyoneill09@outlook.com or call 0790 307 3202

Kala Chng performing online in 2020.

Tribute to Zac who was “caring and kind”

The Knowle West community has been shocked at the tragic loss of local resident 24-year-old Zac Betty who was hit by a car when walking to work in July.

Local people rallied round to raise money to help the family pay for his funeral – with a fundraiser held at Novers Park Community and Social Club.

Zac’s father Martin said the family would like to thank the community for all their support and kind wishes.

He said of his son: “He was so caring and kind and always thought of others. He would spend his last penny on any of us if he thought we wanted something.

“He was so young, there’s not much of his life lived; he had just started to

Fundraiser for couple who lost everything in house fire

A Knowle West couple who lost everything when a fire devastated their home in August have been overwhelmed by the kindness of the community.

John and Kath Elvins, who are in their 70s, managed to escape from their house in Downton Road with their two dogs when flames engulfed the building after an electrical fault. The blaze was so large, smoke could be seen miles away in the centre of Bristol.

A fundraiser took place at Novers Park Community and Social Club on

find himself. It is devastating…”

Zac who was the oldest of five had two brothers and two sisters and was father to a three-yearold son whom he worked hard to support.

He had been on his way to Tescos in Brislington, where he worked the night shift from 10pm to 6.30am, when the car hit him as he was walking along the pavement on Airport Road.

Martin said: “Staff are all devastated, they weren’t told until the following night. They have a book down there with messages from his work colleagues.”

Zac – who was a Chelsea fan as well as supporting Bristol City – had been about to go on holiday doing football stadium tours.

In a statement the family said: “Our loving, caring and selfless son, brother, uncle and daddy – we are absolutely heartbroken.

Sunday September 11, as the couple left the house with just a change of clothes.

John who has had a series of health issues including a triple heart bypass last year, says they are lucky to be alive. He describes it like a missile hitting the house – and says everything went up within 15 minutes.

He says: “…The whole building is smoke damaged apart from the bit above the garage. There’s now no water, electricity or gas as they had to cut it off…”

The couple did not have contents insurance and were just covered for the building which will cost around £180,000 to rebuild in around six to 12 months.

The pair are now living with relatives and say they are so grateful for all the community support.

John says: “The amount of kindness shown and the

"You were an amazing person to have around and you’ve made a massive impact. There is a deep hole now in our heart. We all will love you forever and more.”

Zac’s funeral took place on August 17 at South Bristol Crematorium with a wake afterwards at Eagle House Community Centre.

Claire John who organised the fundraiser said: “The support

from everyone was absolutely amazing from start to finish in such a short time …”

amount of neighbours that came to help… I would like to thank people from the bottom of my heart…”

Claire John organised the fundraiser at Novers Club with friends Becky Oaten and Amie Caswell. She has known the couple most of her life as they are her parents’ best friends.

She says: “…We are all heartbroken for Kath and John, so the only way I can help is do what we do best and do a fundraiser as they have lost everything…"

Full stories: www.knowlewest.co.uk

Local voices

Get involved in Let’s Grow Community Allotment

A popular local allotment has been saved for the community – after Knowle West Alliance was successful in its bid to run it.

As reported in the last Knowledge, the Alliance recently approached Bristol City Council to look after Let’s Grow Community Allotmentpreviously run for 10 years by Knowle West Health Association (KWHA).

The 1.3 acre site on Springfield Allotments was returned to the council at the end of 2021 when KWHA faced funding challenges.

Following the news - lead partner and local charity re:work is now in the process of making the site safe and accessible for the public.

Alliance Coordinator Lucy Holburn said: “It’s great to see so many green spaces being cared for in the area, so much hard work is

Update on Belfast Walk Community Garden

The grand opening of the community garden on July 30 was a great success - well attended and lots of fun had by everyone.

The project goes from strength to strength and Filwood Residents Group has recently received £5,000 from the council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Community Grant Programme.

This will go towards making sure the space is a wildlife havenbenefitting local people's health and wellbeing.

Festival on the Slopes

The Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI) is planning a festival on the local nature reserve for 2023.

The group wants the festival to build towards the NSI’s aim to make the Slopes a go-to destination and place that benefits wellbeing and wildlife.

To get involved in helping to improve the Slopes or creating this event visit: www.facebook.com/groups/ 17712682577 or email enquiries@ northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk

happening… Now we can add Springfield back to the map!”

The group is now planning a drop-in Community Conversation for residents to visit and share ideas. This will then help create a shared plan for how the site is accessed and managed.

Resident and community gardener Steve Griffiths has been part of the core volunteer team .

Voluntary Chair of the group, Carol Casey, has also secured a donation of garden slabs and fencing panels from local building developer BoKlok.

Carol and Volunteer Site Manager Simon Foster are keen to welcome more people to volunteer and get involved.

Simon, who also lives close to the Knowle West garden, says: “It’s a lovely relaxing space and

NatureEase

NatureEase is back at Knowle West Healthy Living Centre with 12 week courses starting in September and January. Join Nick Hudson from WildPace on Tuesdays, from 10am-12pm to relax in nature, take part in some easy crafts and share a hot drink by a camp fire. Call 0776 882 2340 or e-mail nick@wildpace.co.uk for more info or to book.

He says: “…I’m looking forward to the allotment coming back to life, seeing it full of people and being used as a community space once again.”

The community drop-in will take place at Let’s Grow Community Allotment in Andover Road on Monday September 26 from 10am-12pm. For more information email frances. coates@kwalliance.co.uk

there are loads of jobs to do!”

If you fancy lending a hand to transform this community space,

email Simon at simonf.kwcrg@ outlook.co or call 0745 514 0656

Picture: BokLok

Let’s Grow Community Allotment

NatureEase session on the Slopes.

Knowle West

Foodbank at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army on Padstow Road has a foodbank which operates on a referral basis or if you pop in when they’re open.

As well as food, you can access household products, toiletries, everyday baby items and frozen meals which can be heated and eaten on site or taken away.

Lieutenant Clare Kinsey says: “Referrals help us to meet people’s needs better. If we get the heads up it means I can go

Square Food celebration for tenth anniversary and new cookery school

A celebration for both the Square Food Foundation’s 10-year anniversary and the new cookery school premises took place on September 8.

The event saw over 100 people attend to mark the last decade and hear about the charity’s plans for the next 10 years.

Bristol’s community cookery school based in Knowle West uses food and cooking to reduce hunger, improve health and bring people together.

Over 10 years, they have

and get exactly what they need…"

They are also the only foodbank currently offering gas and electric top-ups via referral only for £60 a year per household.

Referrals can be made by schools, your GP, the Jobcentre or their own Employment Plus team who can be contacted on Freephone: 0800 6524276

They are currently regularly open on a Thursday 9.30am –2.30pm and Sunday 9.45am –12.30pm during term time, but

taught more than 10,000 people to cook and in early 2022 moved into the new cookery school in the brand new Park Centre on Daventry Road.

Managing Director of Square Food Foundation Eloise Morton, spoke of “the need to always flex to meet current challenges” while at the same time continuing to fulfil the organisation’s mission.

This includes working with local primary schools to provide food education for children living with or at risk of food insecurity.

The charity also runs classes with community groups of all abilities as well as providing

Food activities at Knowle West Fest

also open at other times on an ad hoc basis.

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training to people who want to deliver their own cooking sessions through their Food Leader Programme.

To find out more visit www. squarefood foundation.co.uk

Knowle West Fest takes place on October 1 and there will be food-related activities run by local organisations which you can sign up to on the day. There will also be a limited number of free recipe/meal kits available for Knowle West residents to take away.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly in a large bowl.

Provided by Zoe Probert from Boing! Inns Court

Ingredients:

Half of a white cabbage, thinly sliced

2 medium carrots, grated

1 small onion, diced

2 heaped tablespoons mayonnaise

1 generous sprinkle of black pepper

We serve this in our café and it goes down like a treat! It’s a side to our jacket potatoes and toasties and is devoured by everyone!!

The crunchiness and freshness of it being made in-house makes a massive difference to the bland shop-bought stuff.

It actually works out super cheap and we think it’s even more delicious after a day or two of being sat in the fridge. The crunch remains but the fresh veg juices are stronger!!

Young chef preparing food at the Square Food celebration. Photograph Rob Wicks.

Primary school swimming lessons saved for a year

Pupils at Parson Street Primary School can continue with their swimming lessons this term – after a generous donor stepped in to help fund them.

The school manages to pay for the upkeep of its pool by hiring it out to community groups and other schools. Currently only two year groups (Years 1 and 3) have been able to have lessons due to rising costs.

But this summer it looked as though these too would have to be cut – so staff put out an appeal.

Thanks to funding from Bristol-based global marketing company Webgains – the school has now been able to hire a swimming coach.

Parson Street Primary School PE Lead Erica Tindall who has worked at the school for 17 years said: “The sponsorship will pay for a swim coach for a year. We are hugely grateful as our children wouldn’t be able to swim if it hadn’t been for that funding…”

Webgains CEO Richard Dennys said: “We’re just delighted to be in the fortunate position to be able to help Erica and Parson Street team maintain the swimming lessons…”

To all parents and carers of 0-5 year olds…

The Inns Court Community & Family Centre 1 Marshall Walk, Knowle BS4 1TR

We would love to see you at Boing! Inns Court! – your new community softplay.

Your kids will love it– it’s a fun, exciting, multi-level softplay

You will love it– it’s affordable, clean and comfortable with a café serving a varied range of yummy snacks.

We are run by the Inns Court charity, so any money made goes back into the project, centre and community....bonus!

Monday to Friday (term time only), 9-4pm

Congratulations to primary school teacher Stacey-lee Mundy who has been given a Bristol City Community Captain award for her work at Greenfield E-Act Academy.

The accolade is being given to more than 100 members of the public who have made “an outstanding contribution to their club and local community” – and is part of the Premier League’s 30th-anniversary celebrations.

Primary Star Lead James Howiantz, who presented the award said: “… Stacey goes above and beyond every day and helps run events for the school to ensure the children have fun things to do…"

New play equipment helping children ‘thrive’

Pupils at Greenfield-E-Act Academy have been enjoying new outdoor play equipment –recently purchased for its Thrive project.

The Academy has been a Thrive Ambassador school since 2019 – for its work to care for and support its pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing.

The adventure trail has been chosen as something children from across the school will enjoy using – and is already proving a big hit with pupils.

Oasis Academy Connaught’s summer activities

Over the summer holidays Oasis Academy Connaught invited children to take part in a wide range of fun activities.

These ranged from discos, magic shows and trips to indoor play parks and animal petting sessions.

The activities weren’t exclusively for Connaught pupils –and it has been great to see children from so many different schools come together and enjoy themselves as a community.

Oasis Academy Connaught is running school tours and nursery/ reception Stay and Play sessions throughout the year. Get in touch by visiting www.oasisacademyconnaught.org , calling 01275 894590 or emailing info@oasisconnaught.org

Greenfield E-Act teacher named Bristol City’s Community Captain

Picture: Parson Street Primary School.

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What’s on at Knowle West Media Centre?

For all of our events and opportunities, email enquiries@kwmc.org.uk or call 0117 903 0444.

MADE in South Bristol Creative Business Bootcamp

Location: KWMC The Factory, Filwood Green Business Park, BS4 1ET

Dates & Times: 10am – 4pm, October 8 & 9

A FREE two-day intensive bootcamp for creative businesses, freelancers and sole traders who operate in South Bristol. Learn to be seen on social media, manage finance, find funding, generate growth and more!

Job at KWMC: Research Programme Lead

Hours: 30 per week Salary: £29,879 - £32,323 per annum (pro-rata) Deadline: 10am Friday September 30

We are looking for a dynamic, careful, collaborative research lead who is keen to work with our community and team, building community knowledge and social infrastructure. Call us or visit www.kwmc.org.uk

KWMC The Factory is back!

The Factory is South Bristol’s community makers pace, providing access to digital fabrication equipment. They offer an extensive programme of memberships, skills training, commissions and projects for you to get involved with. Want know more? Join us for one of our tours - Wednesdays from 11am. Arrive five minutes before at KWMC The Factory, Filwood Green Business Park.

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Activities for Young People

Location: KWMC & KWMC The Factory

Dates & Times: Starting September 2020

If you are aged 10-18, we have afterschool sessions with a range of different arts and tech activities for you to get involved in. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4.30 - 6pm at KWMC or KWMC The Factory.

For more information call: 0117 914 9216 email: info@filwoodcentre.org.uk

Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, BS4 1JP

Welcome, Emm

We are pleased to welcome Emm Rodman to our team in the new role of Chief Operating Officer.

Emm, who lives in Horfield, is also an Event Management Lecturer and worked at Knowle West Media Centre in the past.

She says: “I'm excited to be returning to Knowle West, supporting Filwood Community Centre to grow and continue to welcome the passionate local community.”

Darkroom open

Our darkroom is up and running again!

The space is tucked away within a cupboard in our sports hall, and photography workshops have been taking place there.

It is also available for private hire: £10.50 per hour for members and £12.50 per hour for non-members. Membership costs £10 a year

To get involved, email suzie@filwoodcentre.org,uk

Guitar sessions

Ever wanted to play guitar? You can now learn how to do so at our centre, with weekly sessions for beginners taking place on Fridays from 11am to midday.

To sign up, call Pat on 07470 472 742

We are saddened to say Lyn Munt, our cleaner, has passed away.

Our hearts go out to her family, friends and partner Paul, our caretaker.

Photo: Charlie Watts

Knowle West Healthy Living Centre’s Wellbeing Groups

Helping you to achieve better health and wellbeing, no matter where you are starting from

Downton Road, Bristol, BS4 1WH T: 0117 377 2255 E: info@knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk

Celebrating Age Festival at Knowle West Healthy Living Centre

The Celebrating Age Festival (CAF) is a festival that challenges stereotypes and recognises the contribution that older people in Bristol make.

The festival launches on the 1st October, the same day as the International Day of Older Persons, and ends on 31st October. It’s a chance for us to celebrate the positives that getting older can bring and have a bit of fun!

We are holding a free Celebrating Age event at Knowle West Healthy Living Centre. Everyone welcome!

splotch When? 17th October 2022 12-3pm

splotch Where? Healthy Living Centre, Knowle West Health Park, Downton Rd, BS4 1WH

splotch What? Fun taster sessions, free lunch, music (dancing encouraged)

For more information and to book, contact Kathleen on 0785 125 5018 or email kathleen.woodhouse@knowlewesthealth park.co.uk

As winter draws in along with the cost of living crisis - re:work will be offering ways to make your home cheaper to heat.

If you need help identifying where you are losing the heat from your home, we can offer free heat loss surveys to people with BS4 or BS13 postcodes. To find out more call or email our office: 0117 9632521 or info@reworkltd.org.uk

If you know where the draughts are coming from but need help in fixing them, we will be running training courses from this October.

The groups will be small and you will get plenty of opportunities to practise and take home the supplies you need:

1. Draught proofing strips

2. Caulking guns and caulk

3. LED light bulbs

4. and borrow any tools that would be useful.

To find out more use the same contact details as above.

JOIN US

At our fireworks nights on 3 November at 6pm. Tickets will go on sale in October.

T: 0117 903 9770

Make new friends, enjoy delicious cakes and have a dance.  Our Tea Dance runs on the last Thursday of every month.  you would like to come along, please contact reception to book a space.

First young people to win Team Award come from Youth Moves

It was another wonderful night for Youth Moves at the annual Bristol Young Heroes awards this year.

The event which celebrates the success and resilience of young people in the city took place on 15 July at Bristol Harbour Hotel.

We came away with two big winners on the night, including the Team Award for our Youth Opinions group - which amazingly was the first ever won by young people.

So when they were announced as winners, it was somewhat a shock and a truly special moment.

What started out as a small group to represent the voice of young people on the estates of South Bristol has gone from strength to strength.

come away with the award.

Dee said: “It felt surreal to be a part of it and it honestly felt amazing to go up on stage and get the award.”

And Macy said: “It felt like all of our hard work was worth it!..”

Today they liaise with local politicians on policy, offer consultancy advise on youth violence across the region, and even distribute funding and grants to other young people and community groups across the area. They are truly making a real contribution and impact across the city.

Members were really happy and proud of themselves to

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Useful Contacts

Bristol South MP karin.smyth.mp@parliament.uk 0117 953 3575.

Filwood Councillors cllr.christopher.jackson@ bristol.gov.uk | cllr.zoe.good man@bristol.gov.uk

Knowle Councillors cllr.christopher.davies@bristol. gov.uk | cllr.gary.hopkins@bristol. gov.uk

Support

Young Minds: Text YM to 85258 for urgent mental health support. Available all day every day.

Off the Record (OTR): Mental health support for 11-25s: 0808 808 9120 (Mon-Fri 2-5pm).

Mind: Mental health support: 0808 808 0330

Bristol Mental Health: (emergency number): 0300 555 0334

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 200 0247

Age UK: Local support helpline: 0117 929 7537

Citizen’s Advice Helpline: 0808 208 2138 (Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm).

Consumer Service: 0808 223 1133

Carers Support Centre: Carers Line 0117 965 2200

Bristol Parent Carers Support Group: 0117 9041220

WECIL: Disabled people’s helpline: 0117 947 9922 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

Talking Money: Debt advice: 0800 121 4511 or 0117 954 3990

StepChange: Debt advice: 0800 138 1111 ( Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm).

Filwood Hope Mon to Thurs, 9.30-1pm. Services include housing, benefit and debt advice, referrals to foodbank. Call 0771 266 1241 or email advice@filwoodhope.org

Centre for Sustainable Energy: Free energy advice line: 0800 082 2234

Free counselling

Wait list but please email: counsellingcoordinator@ knowlewesthealthassoc.org. uk or call/text: 0734 007 9316 to be added to it.

Peer Support Group Wed at Redcatch Centre from 1.30-3.30pm for ages 18 plus. Visit www.changes bristol.org.uk for info.

Knowle Community Hub Second and fourth Thurs from 10am-12.30pm at Knowle West Health Park. Drop-in for emotional and mental wellbeing. Visit: www.rethink.org

Food Clubs

Inns Court Family and Community Centre: Thurs 1-3pm. Contact: janet. nawrocki@bristol-schools.uk

Oasis Connaught

Community Hub: Fri 1-3pm, Melvin Square. Contact: Sammy.Ball@Oasis Connaught.org Facebook: Oasis Hub South Bristol Foodbanks

Salvation Army in Padstow Road. Facebook: Bristol South Salvation Army

Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Visit their Facebook.

St Barnabas Church: Wed 12.30-2pm from Oct 19.

Uniforms and clothing

Free donated clothing for children aged 0-16. Drop-offs and collections at KWMC in Leinster Ave or Filwood Community Centre in office hours. Items posted on KWA Facebook.

Courses

Community Learning Free courses for adults 19 plus with few or no formal qualifications. Contact Lucy: 0778 835 3446 or lucy. fieldhouse@bristol.gov.uk

Groups

The Friendship Club Befriending group for over 40s. Tues 10am-12pm at

Filwood Community Centre. Contact KWHA on 0117 963 9569 or info@knowle westhealthassoc.org.uk

New Eagle House Wednesday Club Wed 12.30-2.30pm, Newquay Road. Just drop in.

Inns Court Garden Wed mornings from 10am. Gardening, chat, tea/coffee and cooked lunch. Contact Chris on 07905 961 876.

Women’s Gardening for Wellbeing Inns Court Garden, every other Tues in term time, 10.30am-1.30pm. Next dates Oct 4 and 18. Email 4otoutdoors@gmail. com or call 0792 735 8548

Filwood Chase History Society

Wed 1-4pm at Filwood Library. All welcome to view historical collection. Exhibition during library hours until Sept 30. Email jimsmith012@ yahoo.co.uk

Goldies Sing & Smile UK Monthly alternate Tues and Wed, 11am-12noon, at Inns Court Community and Family Centre. Next dates: Tues October 18 and Wed Nov 23.

People Power Project Encouraging grassroots community action. Email julia.williams2@bristol.gov.uk or call 0774 183 4552.

Families/Young People

Filwood Library Baby Bounce and Rhyme, Wed 11.30am. Storytime, Fri 11.30am (in term-time).

Skemer’s Boxing Gym Visit www.skemerscbc.com

My Wild Child Wed 10–11.30am during term time, on Northern Slopes. Outdoor play for ages 2 to 4. Meet Bommie entrance (next to 105 Wedmore Vale). Must book. www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Salvation Army in Padstow Road

Saplings Toddler Group for 0-4s, Thurs 10.30am- midday. Free kids choir, Thurs 6 -6.30pm. Free brass instrument lessons, Thurs 6.30 -7pm. Facebook: Bristol South Salvation Army

Filwood Community Centre Range of activities for children and young people. Visit: www.filwoodcentre.org.uk

Messy Church

Monthly in term time, next date Fri Sept 30, 3.30-6pm at St Barnabas Church.

South Bristol Children’s Centres For details of groups visit: www.southbristolcc.org.uk

Events

Coffee morning

Thurs, 10-11.30am, St Barnabas Church, Daventry Road.

Community Drop-ins

Monthly at different venues.

Next dates: Mon Oct 31,11am1pm, creche room at Knowle West Health Park and Mon Nov 21, 10am-12pm, community room at The Park Centre.

Redcatch Community Garden Visit Facebook page for activities and events.

Filwood Community Market

First Sat of the month, 10am2.30pm at Filwood Community Centre. For a stall, to volunteer or busk email filwoodcommunity markets@gmail.com

Knowle West Fest

Sat Oct 1, 12-8pm at Filwood Community Centre and the Broadway.

Halloween Fancy Dress

Sun Oct 30, 12-6pm, kids & adult party, Novers Club.

Spooky Halloween Party

Sun Oct 30, 4-6pm, Knowle Community Centre. Facebook Gifts For You

Community Firework Display

Thurs Nov 3, 6-8pm at Green fields-E-Act Academy. Tickets on sale at school from Oct 17-21.

Hearts and Stars awards

Fri November 18, 7pm until late at Filwood Community Centre.

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