Knowle West newsletter - Issue 29 Oct 2007

ISSUE 29 Oct 07 Name our newsletter competition See page 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Positive Futures and Schools football tournament page 3

A new Media Centre for Knowle West page 6

A Secret Garden for Knowle West page 15

NEW WEBSITE DESIGN WWW.KNOWLEWEST.CO.UK

Hello again Knowle West residents.

We have news of our rebranding competition! We need a new name for this rapidly expanding magazine which is also growing in delivery area.

There’s a £50 High St. gift voucher for the winner. All ages welcome!

Entries to Makala by noon, 5th Nov: makala@kwmc.co.uk t: 0117 3532895 or write to KWMC, DCF Premier Workshop, Ruthven Rd, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1ST All entries judged by the newsletter steering group.

Many local organisations have now joined us to bring you a bigger and brighter edition; fully-loaded with all your need to know info and get even more from the new look website www.knowlewest.co.uk Why not help make the newsletter?

Join our club. Learn skills and meet people. New times and venue: Knowle West Media Centre, DCF Workshop, Ruthven Rd BS4 1ST. Every Mon 6–7.30pm (except Bank hols) Ideas and feedback from any age.

Contact for Makala as above.

Cover Photo by Makala Cheung. Young people from Positive Futures Story on pg 3

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER Matthew Symonds Voscur

Every month residents from each of the Neighbourhood Renewal (NR) areas come together to talk about local community issues that impact on people’s quality of life. It’s a chance to hear about what projects are happening in other NR areas, share good ideas and decide how they can influence decisions made through the Bristol Partnership (a partnership between all different organisations in the city). The NR Residents Forum also act as the link between their communities and the Bristol Partnership (the people that make decisions).

NR Residents Forum meet once a month at the Council House, on College Green between 1-3pm.

To find out more tel: 0117 909 9949

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Community news COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP IS HERE

Terri-Ann McKenny

Simon Gabriel

To celebrate the arrival of Community in Partnership, there will be a variety of events happening at various locations around the area on Monday 12th November.

A single firework rocket being launched at 4pm will signal the start of the festivities.

Community In Partnership representatives including the elected zone rep residents will help with planting trees at locations spread across the estate: Health Park, Downton Rd Mede Centre, Inns Court Filwood Broadway Northern Slopes (back Glyn Vale/Wedmore Vale) Eagle House, Newquay Rd The Park, Daventry Rd Knowle West Media Centre Plus local schools

ALL CHANGE Mandy Shute has moved on from Neighbourhood Manager in Knowle West to running her own pub in Fishponds. We would like to thank Mandy for all her hard work in the past 18 months and wish her all the successes in the future.

Simon Gabriel is the new Neighbourhood Manager, pictured left.

THIS IS OUR JOURNEY

MARGARET RESPECT

Cover story

local resident

As part of the launch celebrations between 4pm-6pm there will be a Steel Band playing at Filwood Community Centre and a dance performance by the Dark Angels group. There will also be a buffet/refreshments. This will be followed by the releasing of balloons.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The tree that will be planted across the estate is the Liquid Amber Styraciflua Tree. The Autumn foliage colours of sweet gum are superb. The leaves are lustrous green all summer, they change through shades of yellow and orange then finally purple and crimson.

Anita Pearce

NR

Simon is here on a 7 month secondment from Community at Heart and arrives with more than 5 years experience of working in regeneration in Barton Hill. He will be based in the Filwood Broadway office with Anita & Val. We wish him luck!

If you would like to meet Simon then drop-in to the NR office on Filwood Broadway or tel 9084350.

SOUTH BRISTOL DROP-IN

Photo L-R: James Maybe and Billy Downs, Sports Mentors

Makala Cheung, Editor & local resident

This Issue

Mark le Leivre

HOT TOPIC -MOVIES AND MUSIC ON BCFM

Positive Futures is an extremely pro-active youth organisation based in the Bristol area.

Working directly with youngsters between the ages of 10 and 18 they have had a lot of success recently with project based around Anti- Racism and School truancy.

James Edwards hosted an evening of talks, films and presentations at The Park, Daventry Rd back in July.

Football was the medium used to reach two groups of young lads (one from Knowle West and the other from St Paul’s) who both set up a successful tournament to promote anti-racism.

Four short films were screened charting the development of the projects and the young men concerned which helped to create a great deal of enjoyment and understanding of the great achievements the young men had made, to an audience of over 150 residents and parents.

There was an awards presentation for both the exceptionally hardworking young people from Positive Futures, and the young people from Christ the King who won the local schools football tournament.

Positive Futures tel: 07810 506962 /0117 3772647

(check the Rock Show Sunday nights 10-12 with Jon Wisby) writers, artists and film makers. There are also programs broadcast in your language such as Spanish, Polish, Somali, Arabic and others.

I, myself will be hosting a magazine style show with guests, covering all the new cinema and DVD releases, as well as touching on classic movies, and playing great

movie music, old and new.

(Saturdays 1pm-2pm starting on the 10th of Nov).

So if you’re a local film maker or have been in a film yourself I would really like to hear from you!

BCfm is available on 93.2 FM or you can listen online at www.bcfm.org.uk. Contact me: Markleleivre@hotmail.co.uk

Margaret Rawlins is a well-known Knowle West resident who is always busy helping in the community, from being a street rep to working at Eagle House youth club.

Recently Illminster Avenue Nursery School surprised her in an assembly when they showed their appreciation to her for standing up to a street robbery which happened on Newquay Road. The children sang songs to her, followed by a round of applause and loud cheering.

Inspector Foreman from Broadbury police station presented Margaret with a certificate from the police force for her courage and bravery when she

Young people L-R: Margi-Ann Bedford, Kyra Spencer-Prescott, Frankie-Joe Pearce, Jay Bray, Bailey Kenna-Jones, Riley Harvey. Adults L-R: Headteacher - Pat Rogers, Margaret Rawlins, Inspector Foreman. Photo by Terri-Ann McKenny

helped the young man who was attacked.

Margaret spoke to the children about what she did and said: “I don’t expect anyone to do what I did…. I knew the people involved and knew what they were doing wasn’t right.” She later told the children: “ All you have to do is be good and stay in school.”

We are all very proud of what Margaret does in the community and she is motivating others to respect the estate where they live.

Mark Le Leivre local resident

The Knowle West Drop-In Centre is situated upstairs at The Park Daventry Rd. They help maintain the well being of young adults with learning difficulties.

Facilities provided include 3 Computers, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Darts, Cable TV, relaxing sofas and a kitchen area.

All attendees are encouraged to be as independent as possible with regular discussion groups and activities such as football in

the sports hall and Discos at Christmas and Birthdays and Bowling or Pool once a fortnight.

With rent paid by the Council and Personic Computers helping with funds they are looking out for a new swimming venue and a Tai Chi Teacher. If you have any old Videos, DVDs, PC Games, Books that you don’t use or can provide support in any way please tel: 0117 3773872 Opening times Mon-Thurs 9am to 3pm Fri - 9am to 1.30pm

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local resident

Mark Le Leivre

local resident

Back in April of this year something happened that was very exciting for the whole of Bristol - a brand new Radio Station was born.

Bristol Community FM went on air.

Aiming to reach into the community covering local burning issues as well as providing outlets for local, national bands and musicians

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Environment News local resident

Harvest what you have worked hard all year to grow!

Sow over-wintering crops - spring cabbage, perpetual spinach, etc.

Replant your pots and hanging baskets with winter and spring flowering (and foliage) plants, like winter pansies and ivy.

Plant spring bulbs in the garden.

Plant prepared hyacinths indoors for Christmas flowers.Prune your hardy perennial shrubs and herbs – move the half-hardies undercover until spring.

After harvest, clear your plots and dig over to let the winter weather into the soil. Plant, or sow, native plants – primroses, red campion, etc.

Collect fallen leaves to add to your compost bin.

Last, but not least, sit down for a well-earned rest with a drink and start planning for next year…

Happy Harvesting!

Emily Nicholson

Environmental and Sustainability Programme Manager

The Knowle West Carbon Makeover Project, an initiative to help support local households to reduce their bills and carbon emissions, has two new staff based at the Knowle West Media Centre, Misty Tunks as the Project Coordinator and Maddie Stanley as the Community Campaigns Worker.

Misty said: “I feel very lucky that I got the job as the Carbon Makeover Coordinator and even luckier that, as a local resident, I get to involve my house hold in this project. Many local people are already doing really positive things to reduce their emissions, e.g. Recycling. We want to take it a little furtherwe want residents to think about how they can reduce the amount of rubbish they produce in the first place. It is an exciting time for KW and I want to scream it from the roof top!”

As a part of the project, ten local people will have their say on

different environmental issues through media campaigns. So far two local residents have come forward with ideas who hope to get £1,000 funding through the Unltd awards, www.unltd.org.uk.

Firstly Lesley Belgium who wants to sell more fruit and veg in Inns Court, and Mill Lusk who wants to get more people growing their own by buying plant plugs.

If you want to start a carbon busting campaign or want to sign up as a household to this project please contact either Misty or Maddie at KWMC on 0117 9030444

Misty

Maddie

TREE OF LIFE The Tree of Life Project is based in St Barnabas Church Hall, Daventry Road. We are open every Tuesday morning from 10am to 1pm and Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. Costs only £1 per week per person Who do you think you are?

Would you like to know more about your Ancestors? Come in for coffee and a chat, to find out more about your “ Roots ” and create a Digital Story.

Cedar Writers: This Creative Writing Course is available to anyone in the community form the experienced writer, to the complete beginner.

Subjects will include Ancestry and the Environment. The course starts on Thursday the 11th of October from 7pm to 9pm for 10 weeks. For more information please email: cedarwriters@aol.com For more info tel: Tracey Pool on 0117-9660586 or Alister Palmer on 0117-9664139

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GREEN SCENE: TRANSPORT & ECO EDUCATION

Photos by Mark Le Leivre

Lesley Belgium

POLICEMAN POD

CARBON MAKEOVER

Mark Le Leivre

local resident

carry out Police procedures such as writing up of reports of incidents without having to return back to Headquarters at Broadbury Rd, this will have the effect of freeing up more time so Officers can be present in the areas where they are needed most.

Local people who were shopping at the time thought it was a great idea and long overdue as the visible presence of an officer goes a long way to deterring would-be offenders.

Local Police: 0845 4567000 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

On Wednesday the 22nd of August I was present at the opening of a dedicated Police Pod situated in the car park at Asda Supermarket in Bedminster. Dawn Primarolo MP (pictured above) was their to officially cut the ribbon and declare the Pod open.

Jeff Foreman Head of Broadbury Rd Police Station was also present overseeing the event. The incentive behind the new Pod is to localise a police presence in the Bedminster area making it easier for Constables and PCSOs to

Glenn Vowles Lecturer in Environment / local resident

Green Scene Money saving, no cost or low cost ideas to help you cut your environmental impacts.

This Issue the topic is transport.

1 Keep your car well tuned and serviced – cut fuel use and costs by 5%.

2 Drive a bit slower (70mph uses 25% more fuel than 50mph), braking and accelerating more smoothly – save fuel, save money.

3 Take turns to car share if you can, for work or shopping…you might halve your costs and impacts 4 Try leaving the car at home for short trips, 46% of all car journeys are less than 2 miles 5 Walk, cycle (or take the bus or train more) – get fitter and support public transport.

Environmental education e-petition I have an e-petition on the city council website. Full details at: (www.bristol.gov.uk/item/epetition view.html?PetitionID=191). It is about enhancing environmental education and awareness through school/college environmental charters.

Schools and colleges need a focus for their environmental education work - adopting an environmental charter can provide this focus. It would also take forward the Bristol ‘Green Capital’ idea.

The council would send a strong signal by circulating a ‘model’ environmental charter to all its schools/colleges. The petition, and full discussion is on my blog vowlesthegreen.blogspot.com Contact me on facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=611181973

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GRAFFITI REMOVAL

Ken Jones

local resident

Street Reps and council reps met at Eagle House one August afternoon to learn graffiti removal, organised by NR. We were told about materials, protective wear and products.

After a short test, we went out to remove graffiti the way we had been told. We now need another 7 hours graffiti removal recorded to qualify for an accredited training NVQL1 certificate.

Photo by Ken Jones. PCSOs and residents clear up graffiti

AUTUMN GARDENING

Crime and Safety

BOGUS TRADERS Makala Cheung

Editor / resident

Please be aware of reports that there are bogus tradesmen operating in South Bristol. An elderly OAP resident was charged £400 to jet wash a patio. The men, who carried out the work, were reported to be very intimidating and threatening.

A youngster (with the men) offered to sweep sand from the driveway for a ‘tenner’ when the resident refused he threw a brick.

The incident has been reported to the police by a third party as the OAP is too afraid.

Local Police: 0845 4567000 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

CITY COUNCIL NEWS ‘Masterplan’ for Knowle West A new ‘Masterplan’ for Knowle West is to be produced to shape the future regeneration of the estate. The Knowle West Project Board (Bristol City Council, English Partnerships, South West Regional Development Agency) will be working with local people to address a wide range of issues such as education; health; employment; housing; transport; leisure facilities, and open spaces.

Locally, a group from the Community In Partnership is working with the Council on the Masterplan project. This will include advising on the best approaches to community consultation and publicising the project. The group will also visit other areas, locally and nationally, which have undergone significant change, to learn from their positive and negative experiences.

For more information tel: John Boutwood 0117 9222965.

Read the full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk (CIP) Peter Jones

Free advertising for builders and suppliers As part of our efforts to support local enterprise and local economy Bristol City Council publishes a directory of Bristol based companies (construction or related) called Bristol First.

We are keen to increase the number of BME and female run companies in the listings. The publication comes out every two years and is due March 2008.

For a free entry on the website and in the new edition. tel: Steve Gay o117 3525161 www.bristol.gov.uk/bristolfirst Steve Gay

Bristol’s Future Over the summer, the people of Bristol have been asked by the city council to play a key role in influencing the development of the city over the next 20 years.

To get involved in the next stages of the consultation process, visit www.bristol.gov.uk/bdf or look out for documents in your local library or from Planning reception, Brunel House, St George's Road.

For more info tel: 0117 903 6720 Mark Leach

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News THE NEW KNOWLE WEST MEDIA CENTRE UPDATE!

The New Knowle Wst Media Centre is on schedule!

Due to finish by Christmas and open early 2008

ARTISTS COMMISSIONS

TOPPING OUT CELEBRATIONS! Join us for an open house event taking place on Thurs 4th Oct from 3pm at Novers Park Social Club, to celebrate the roof going on the new Knowle West Media Centre at Leinster Avenue.

WORK TO DATE

THE BUILDING

The old William Budd Health Centre was demolished in February of this year and work started on site in March 2007. Since then, the foundations have gone in, concrete work for the main studio space has gone up, the straw panels have been installed and windows fitted, the roof has gone on and the internal walls erected.

Plumbing and wiring are going in before the decorators arrive to finish it all off before Christmas.

Deon Rossouw from E.R. Hemmings is the Site Manager in charge of day to day work on site and is

Young people from the Archimedia project determined early on that the building should be:

This was taken on by the architect, who suggested we use building methods such as straw bale construction, solar power, rainwater harvesting and a woodchip boiler system. As a result we will build one of the most eco-friendly buildings in Bristol and the South West of England.

Already we are being seen as an example of how to build ecocommunity centres. Inside will be offices, a 70 seater cinema / studio space, training rooms, meeting rooms, edit and production suites, as well as incubation space and managed workspace available for rent.

STRAW BUILD The building is built from 43 straw bale panels that form the outer walls. Local people, staff of KWMC and a series of sponsors went to Manor Farm in Failand to build the panels, which were then delivered to site by tractor. They were then craned into place and formed the outer walls.

People who came out to the farm enjoyed a day of instruction on straw bale building, lunch provided by the Better Food Co. and a chance to build one of the panels that are now in the building.

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KEY PEOPLE Feel free to stop anyone and ask about the project, we’d love to talk to you!

Young people from Archimedia Core Group

YOUNG PEOPLE - SUMMER SCHOOL

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Work on the new Knowle West Media Centre is progressing well.

Archimedia, which is the name of the project run by KWMC to redevelop the Old William Budd Health Centre, has been going since 2003.

Since then, a group of local young people have come together to help fundraise, design and generally be at the centre of all decisions relating to the development.

A total of £3.5 million pounds has been raised in order to rebuild Leinster House and provide a new home for the Knowle West Media Centre and provide space for other media related community organisations. Capital money to support the project has come from Bristol City Council, Urban 2, Objective 2, the South West RDA, Neighbourhood Renewal and Arts Council England.

Designed by local architect White Design and built by Yate based contractor ER Hemmings, the building will be completed by Christmas 2007 and open for business by April 2008.

• Fit for the purpose of a media centre • Fully accessible to all members of the community • Secure by design • Young people ‘friendly’ • Have a low environmental impact

always around to ensure that everything goes according to plan.

Community meetings are held monthly at the Novers Park Social Club and are open to anyone who wants to find out more information about what is going on. It’s also an opportunity for anyone to discuss anything that is of concern.

Miles Ford, Archimedia Project Manger and Sandra Manson, Youth Media Worker both from KWMC also attend to make sure any questions can be answered.

For more details call Sandra or Miles on 0117 377 3161

As part of the internal fit out that will happen after the main contract is finished, we have raised money from Arts Council England to commission 8 artists to put in pieces of work that reflect the work of the media centre and its role within the city and the community.

Currently over 90 artists have applied and working with artist in residence, Simon Poulter (who did the ‘Knowle West Has Some Interesting People campaign’) we hope to bring on some amazing pieces of work. Ideas include signage, reception desks, conference tables and studio doors.

Over the summer holidays, the Archimedia Project ran the Archimedia Summer School in conjunction with the Bristol Architecture Centre and the University of the First Age. 18 young people from the 6 local primary schools spent a week considering the internal look of

the building and putting forward their ideas. During the week they looked at IT specification, colour palates, layout and ambience. The Archimedia Core group acted as peer mentors to the young people and supported them throughout the week.

Scott Hills Architect White Design Dean Roscouw Site Manager E.R. Hemmings Sandra Manson Youth Media Worker KWMC Miles Ford Archimedia Project Manager KWMC

Simon Poulter Artist KWMC

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News

Knowle West Development Trust

Training includes: Key and basic skills Job readiness Business start-up Peak Performance Return to Work Working in Community Groups Some computer training The successful learning model used at Hartcliffe College has been adopted for the Training Centre.

Bristol City Council Community learning, The Park and Neighbourhood Renewal team have been supportive of the proposal and have helped ensure there is no duplication of training offered in Knowle West.

The training centre opened recently.

provide more community facilities. Knowle West Development Trust has worked with the City of Bristol College and Carmel Church to make things happen for residents in Knowle West.

Please show your support to the café and the training centre!

KWDT tel: 0117 9532957

The café is now open and will be run by Carmel Church who have been delivering regeneration work in South Bristol.

It is a strong possibility that there will be places for catering experience, working in association with other organisations to help train people.

Both of the above developments are positive news, by helping

V4 is a full time volunteering opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. We offer the opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience in a voluntary work setting. Volunteers are on placement for 13 weeks and within that time they receive support and assistance from V4 and their placement hosts.

With V4 young people can access other training while on placement such as Youth Achievement Awards or basic skills in English and Maths.

During the volunteers placement they are supported and helped to take their next step.

Interested? Please call Shelley and Jacqui tel: 908 4243 email: v4@knowlewest.co.uk

Denise Buchan

local resident

It was a time for celebration at the One Stop Job Shop - project of KWDT. Dave Carter and Team welcomed the Lord Mayor to share in celebrating their 10th Birthday along with past and present clients, who were helped into work, and guests. The party

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l-r, Debbie Johnson (One Stop Job Shop) Ken Jones, Chair of KWDT, Lord Mayor, Dave Carter (One Stop Job Shop Manager) Photo Sandra Manson, KWMC

10TH BIRTHDAY!

was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended. Pop into the shop to see more photos and what they can do to help you into work, training or education.

One Stop Job Shop 43 Filwood Broadway t: 0117 923 1101 or 908 4220 e: info@osjskwdt.free-online.co.uk

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“AWARDS FOR ALL”

Residents in Novers Park are on cloud nine after a fabulous street party success on one of this summer’s rare sunny days.

After a decision to use a local green space instead of the street, residents got fully behind the party idea and helped the main organiser April get everything done.

Events included a dressing up competition, face painting, bouncy castle and lots of laughter, food and chatting.

HELP LOCAL RESIDENTS TO GET DIGGING!

Feedback from residents was that they had found “new people to say hello to”, “felt more of a community”,

It will help anyone who wants to improve their garden but hasn’t got the money to buy tools – we can offer a range of garden tools for a few days at a time, as well as some electrical tools.

We are celebrating a successful Knowle Safe bid of £8705 to develop a fully operational garden tools scheme for the area.

The idea is that we spread small “toolbanks” around the estate which people can borrow with a little deposit.

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The Trust has been working in partnership with City of Bristol College to get the former Computer Training Centre back up and running as a Training Centre.

The emphasis has moved away from computer skills, to focus on meeting community needs.

SPOTLIGHT ON NOVERS PARK ROAD STREET PARTY!

FILWOOD BROADWAY COMMUNITY CAFÉ

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FILWOOD BROADWAY TRAINING CENTRE

“brilliant how neighbours mixed and helped”, and had talked to people they “had never met from the other side of the street”.

Congratulations to all involved!

Forthcoming street parties this summer include Willinton, Newquay, Connaught and Somerdale.

If you have an idea for a street party contact Kathe at Knowle Safe on 908 4221

The scheme is now seeking a part time mechanic who can check and maintain the tools at the different sites. If you are interested in this position at £12 per hour for approx 5 hrs a week please call Kathe at Knowle Safe 0117 9084221

Photos supplied by Knowle Safe

FILWOOD BROADWAY CCTV UPDATE Why do we need the CCTV system on Filwood Broadway?

The CCTV system is used by the police as a tool to pick up incidents quickly and gather evidence about them. Remember that CCTV is only as good as the police response that comes with it.

Between the period March – May 07, we saw a decline in troublesome activity on the Broadway which was noticed and welcomed by us all. Even so, the incidents included a headbutt

attack and a bus stop being vandalised, as well as an attempted suicide and youths fighting.

Knowle Safe collates the recorded logs from the monitoring centre and you can see opposite the pattern of incidents that has gone on in the months up to May. If you have a query about CCTV please contact Knowle Safe - we can call the monitoring centre and enquire on your behalf. tel: 0117 9084221

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News Youth Moves is a partnership of youth delivery services in Filwood. Youth Moves is funded by Bristol City Council’s Youth and Play Services, URBAN II and Neighborhood Renewal / Management (NM/NR).

Youth Moves is working to change the way youth work is delivered across Filwood (Knowle West) to ensure services are young people focused, meet their needs and are accessible by the majority.

Youth Moves’ provision covers four areas of work.

These are; centre based (generic youth work), participation, detached and schools work.

Accreditation is embedded across the project.

Youth Moves has been restructured to make significant impact against: • • • • • •

Youth Matters Every Child Matters/Extended Schools Partnership The Respect Agenda Neighbourhood Renewal’s Neighbourhood Management Plan

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EAGLE HOUSE YOUTH CENTRE

BROAD PLAIN YOUTH CENTRE GET INVOLVED!

Eagle House youth club on Newquay Rd is open four nights a week. The facilities include a Pool table, computer room and a kitchen.

This is an open access club for 13 – 19 year olds, offering a safe place to meet up and make new friends.

Broad Plain House Youth Centre, Broadbury Road is open four nights a week the facilities include a computer room with internet access, Cookery area, games room, a large indoor sports area and outdoor sports area.

This is an open access youth club for 9–19 year olds.

Monday 7 – 9.30pm Tuesday 7 – 9.30pm Wednesday 7 – 9.30pm (Girls Night)

Monday 6.45 – 9.15pm

Thursday 7 – 9.30pm

Tuesday 6.45 – 9.15pm Wednesday 6.45 – 9.15pm Thursday 6.45 – 9.15 50p per session

£1.00 membership and 30p per session 50p per session for non-members To find out more please contact Des or Margaret on 0117 977 7795.

THE MEDE The Inns Court Youth Project at The Mede, on Marshall Walk, is open three nights a week and the third Sunday of every month.

The facilities include Pool table, Ping-pong, Table football, Cookery and indoor sports.

This is an open access youth club for 13 – 19 year olds.

Monday 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday 6.30 – 9pm Thursday 6.30 – 9pm Third Sunday of the Month 4 – 7pm 70p per session For further information please contact Stuart or Tony on 01179 532 049

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WHAT IS YOUTH MOVES?

For further information please contact Cath on 01179 40 2 090

The Youth Moves board are looking to recruit two local residents and two local young people (13 – 19 year olds) to become members of the board.

If you would like to have a say in what goes on with the youth service in your area please contact Mandy Morgan on 0117 903 9796 or mandy@youthmoves. org.uk Youth Moves is funded by:

Recruitment Recruitment is currently underway for the two vacant detached Youth Worker posts.

We are anticipating having the staff in place by the beginning of November Photos by Chad Downes, local young person.

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Your letters and emails KNOWLE WEST REMEMBERED

Do you want to make a change?

Maybe with Diet, Exercise, Fitness Stress & Anxiety reduction, Quitting smoking.

If you do then Pathways to health is for you!

Each week you will look at your current lifestyle to see where and how changes can be made, and you will receive a massage to help you on your way.

To book a place or to find out more contact us on: 0117 377 2255, or email: info@kwhlc.gifford.co.uk Sessions will be in the Therapy Room, Health Park Company (former Healthy Living Centre).

Monthly events and favourites days - general menu (below) available but the specials will be as follows and will include vegetarian and meat options all at £2.95.

First Thursday of the month Roast dinner First Monday of the Month – Italian Days Pizza and pasta day Fantastic Fridays

Ian Bell

On Fridays we will offer traditional days with Fish and Chips on the first and last Friday of the month.

Traditional favourites on other Fridays include: Steak and Kidney Pie/Bangers and Mash/Faggots and Peas.

Special Children’s Deals For the school holidays bring your child to the health park to play and give them a hearty meal for half the regular options price.

MENU

Affordable, healthy food in your local Café Open 9am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday The Walk-in Café is part of Knowle West Health Park Company, an independent not-for-profit company with a Board of Directors largely made up of local people.

The Café offers training and employment for adults with learning difficulties, who are an essential part of our team and assist with the preparation of food and other kitchen duties.

We also provide outside catering.

Please contact Richard or Lucy for further information.

Walk-in Café 5 Knowle West Health Park Downton Road Bristol BS4 1WH Tel: 0117 3772576 rmerrill@kwhlc.gifford.co.uk www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk

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Breakfast Menu Monday – Friday 9.00-10.30am Bacon sandwich Sausage sandwich 2 fried or scrambled egg + toast 2 eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato + toast Vege breakfast (as above but vege sausage) 2 eggs, beans and toast Lunch Menu served 12-2pm Daily specials Quiche and salad Piece of quiche on its own Jacket potato + 1 filling Jacket potato + 1 filling + salad Extra portions of filling or salad Sandwiches Baguettes Snacks served daily 11am - 3.00pm Beans on toast Beans on toast with cheese Bacon sandwich Sandwiches Baguettes Piece of quiche on its own Drinks served all day Filter Coffee, organic Fairtrade Tea & Coffee & speciality teas Hot Chocolate Juices and bottled water Squash Desserts served all day Fresh Fruit Homemade Cakes Homemade Flapjack/Bread Pudding Fruit yoghurt Other desserts, when available

£1.95 £1.95 £1.95 £2.50 £2.40 £2.00 £2.95 £2.60 £2.00 £2.25 £2.60 35p £1.95 £2.10 £1.50 £1.75 £1.95 £1.95 £2.10 £2.00 75p 55p 90p 60-70p 25p 40p £1.00 65p 50p £1.50

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THE WALK-IN CAFE

local resident

They came from St Phillips, St Judes and “The Dings” To a house with a garden, a playground with swings.

The fields down at Filwood and all that fresh air, Our School with a nit nurse that looked through your hair.

The dinner halls at Creswicke, the custard with lumps, A bread roll from Price’s, some chips and some scrumps.

Our “Head” Mr Russett, followed on by Mr Hughes, If you played up Roy Brimble, you’d go home with a bruise!

Mr North used the cane, Mr Stuckey the dap, Then there’s the “Old boys” who put the school on the map.

Gordy Parr, Alfie Briggs and some boxers as well, Geoff Wilson, Bobby Fisher they all beat “the bell”!

Malcolm Jones, Barry Doyle they all had their wins Don’t forget Matthew Copeland and those Davis twins!

Saturdays up the “Bug House”, the old thrupenny rush Mrs Pearce with her shop bike…those black jeans were lush!

Got your coal down the coalyard in an old beat up pram Took your rags down “Bobby Bennetts” for a treat of bread and jam.

And those characters…do you remember? “Stan the Man” And outside the “Venture”, Jack sold cockles from a van.

Get your hair cut from Sid Elvins, he’d have you in tears For all he would use was a basin and shears!

Saturday nights down the “Venture”, Henry and Louis on the mic Harry Andow asking for credit, Idwal saying “On yer Bike”!

Playing skittles for money, a chance you might earn, Never play Roy Morgan, just watch, listen and learn!

Have a bet with the Hickorys or ole Mark Coyne, And there’s always the youth clubs that you could join Broad Plain, Eagle House the Saturday dance Filwood Lads, Corner Cottage ( a chance of romance).

The leaders, Vic Martin, Trevor Morgan we all knew, Bert Abrams, Miss Bazeley to name just a few.

The early morning specials that left Melvin Square, They were packed to the rafters and a “bob” was the fare.

One went to Keynsham where they made all the chocs, The other all smoke filled went to Avonmouth Docks.

Bought your paper at Woodalls, remember the “hard times” A box of Englands Glory and those five Woodbines.

With Brothers and sisters there’s one thing I dread It’s waking in the morning with the one who wets the bed!

In my opinion for all that it’s worth The people of Knowle West are the salt of the earth.

A VENTURE INTO THE WORLD OF ART Contact Pippa 0117 3532745 / archive@kwmc.co.uk (We return original photos.)

CAFE SPECIALS

Do you have any memories/photos of knowle West?

A FREE HEALTH PACKAGE

Karron Chaplin local resident

On Thursday 29th August I went to the Cube cinema on Dove Street South, to support a local photographer, my friend Cheryl Martin (pic right) in a Bristol based documentary investigating the works of six local artists.

It was fantastic, just like going underground. A small shady lit bar area, seating inside and out.

The cinema was small but comfortable.

The documentary followed the artist named gHOSTboy illicitly installing Street Art . Lady Lucy an artist with a child-like charm.

Chris Fordwoh speed painting for eBay and an interview with NayanKulkarni a public artist, on how he came to design the glass roof for the new CABOT CIRCUS. We also had a peek into the intimate Spike Island Studio of Chris Barr, but my favourite was Cheryl’s photos and interview, the music was by Minotaur Shock.

I didn’t understand some of it, but I’m glad I went. I will be on the lookout for gHOSTboy’s works and I can’t wait to see the glass roof in place. The film was directed and produced by Phillippa Daniels, a very talented and lovely lady. Well done to everyone involved!!

A USEFUL SERVICE FOR THE COMMUNITY Denise Tovey

Footprints Childrens Centre

The Children and Young People's Information Service (CYPIS) has a database of registered & unregistered childcare in Bristol. It also has an online service directory of services and organisations which can offer support to families.

The CYPIS produce information

sheets of activities and places to go for children and young people 0-19 years.

In order that the list sent to enquirers is as comprehensive as possible it is imperative that organisations supply CYPIS with their information. It is sometimes

difficult to maintain groups when attendee numbers drop, so if you have a group running or know of an activity in your area for anyone 0-19 and would like us to raise awareness of it and what is on offer, please contact CYPIS tel: 0845 129 7217

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Photo provided by Cheryl Martin

Health Park News

Write to: Newsletter Editor, KWMC, DCF Premier Workshop, Ruthven Rd, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1ST or email: makala@kwmc.co.uk

Welcome to our new ‘Pre-School Page’ produced jointly by Footprints Children’s Centre and Knowle West Early Years Centre

WELCOME TO THE SECRET GARDEN

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The Park KEEP Playing 1.00-2.30pm PAL House Ilminster Avenue Nursery Ilminster PEEP 9.00-10.00 am Early Years Centre PEEP 1’s 9.30-11.00 am. Especially for 1 year olds, siblings welcome

The Park Childminders Support Group 9.30am-12 noon in PAL House Health Park BIB Club – Breastfeeding Support Group 9.30-11.30am Healthy Living Centre

Footprints Children’s Centre 9039781/3773610 Knowle West Early Years Centre 9030214

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mosaic tiles, building a bench, making hanging baskets and painting murals. We all had a lot of fun and the courtyard now looks much better.

The Park tel: 0117 9039770 Project X tel: 0117 9039803

Knowle West’s new and dynamic performing arts company for young people, Youth Utopia, recently completed it’s first summer school at The Park Local Opportunity Centre.

There were 25 workshops in Circus Skills, Dance, Drama and MCing.

This work culminated in a public stage show with other summer school groups such as Angels Dance Academy and Project X Junior Sports Leaders.

Open access classes for aged 11+ from late September, Workshops in six local primary schools planned. tel: Hannah Klewin on 07807 978688 www.gatheringvoices.org.uk /utopia.htm

Comic strip by Michael Smith, local young person

Health Park Baby Peep 10am–12 noon Healthy Living Centre. Group especially for babies and pregnant women.

Midwifery Support available Siblings welcome The Mede PEEP 2’s 1-2.30pm Group especially for 2 year olds siblings welcome

WEDNESDAYS

www.footprintschildrenscentre.com www.knowlewest-eye.bristol.sch.uk

By the Project X and Surestart offices at The Park, there is a courtyard which was all overgrown and no one could use it.

Some young people from Knowle West, along with staff from Project X decided to make the space somewhere that could be used by young people visiting the offices. We decided to make it more interesting and colourful.

In the first week of the summer holidays approximately 30 young people came to the Park to help Project X staff, The Park Staff and Buried Treasure to clear and decorate the courtyard.

Some of the activities we enjoyed were - painting pots, making

Photo provided by Mel Head

The children at Knowle West Early Years Centre and Florence Brown have worked hard to plan and develop our allotment.

We are proud to say that over the past year the children have grown parsnips, potatoes, carrots, peas, sweetcorn, pumpkins, lettuce and lots of other vegetables. We have had help from some parents and would love to have more parental involvement in the future.

Lucy Warren is qualified and insured to teach you to massage your baby. Come along to an introductory session at KW Early Years Centre, Thurs 15 Nov at 9.30am to meet her, hear a talk, see a demo and ask questions. tel: 9030214

GET REAL|YOUTH UTOPIA

Lorrina Griffin and Layla Carter local residents (age 11 & 12)

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The Park Chill Out 9.30-11am PAL House 11.30-2.30 Rainbow Group A support group for parents with children who have special needs to meet new friends & play. Bring a packed lunch. Transport can be provided. Come along or ring Jo Long 9237998/9030214 or Nicky Owen 07970375783 for more information

ALLOTMENT ACHIEVEMENT

BABY MASSAGE

TUESDAYS

The Park PEEP 3.30-5pm The PAL House everyone welcome Teenage Parents Group The PAL House 11.30am- 1.30pm Connaught Sports Hall Gym Tots 9.30am-10.15am Closed 22/10/07 & 29/10/07

PEEP (Peers Early Education Partnership) gives children a flying start and is for all parents and carers and their children aged 0-4 years. Research tells us that parents and carers can make a real difference to how children learn, especially if they get involved from very early in a child’s life.

PEEP supports parents and carers as their child’s first and most important educators. It offers information, ideas and activities based on the PEEP Learning Together materials to support children’s learning in early day situations.

For days & times of groups see below. For more info see bottom of the page for Footprints tel/ website.

FRIDAYS

THURSDAYS

MONDAYS

Knowle West Early Years Centre was opened on January 1st 2003 and was created as a result of the amalgamation of Knowle Day Nursery and Novers Hill Nursery School.

The Centre offers 36 places for 23 year olds (these are referred places), and 55 places for 3-4 year olds. To find out more information on available places tel: 0117 9030214.

Footprints Children’s Centre has evolved from the Knowle West Sure Start Programme and the Knowle West Neighbourhood Nursery. It was designated as a Children’s Centre, as part of Bristol City Council’s first Phase of Children’s Centres in the city.

The Nursery is open from 8am until 6pm on weekdays, 50 weeks of the year. A maximum of 60 children can attend at any one time. Children can access Daycare places by referral, by paying fees and children aged 3 or over can access nursery education funding.

PEEP

KW Logo by Levi Hodge & Jack Rex, local young People

Young people's page

Photo provided by Hannah Klewin

Knowle West Pre School Page

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What's going on in Knowle West?

CELEBRATING AGE FREE FESTIVAL

COMMUNITY ARCHIVE PROJECT

The Council House, 27th Oct, 10am-4pm. Live music from The Wurzels, a theatre performance, adult education taster session, plus advice and information, stalls, and a chance to try something new! www.bristol.gov.uk/ celebratingage

Pippa Robinson KWMC

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Mon, 29 Oct to Sun 11 Nov Age 50+ Healthy Living Initiative for Bristol residents. The aim of the fortnight is to help raise awareness about the importance of keeping fit and healthy.

In venues across the city, many activities free or discounted (50p to pay at our main leisure centres!) www.bristol.gov.uk/healthyliving FREE TRAINING FOR PEOPLE IN NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL AREAS Neighbourhood Renewal Learning Plan (NRLP) Do you want to Have more influence over decisions made in your community?

Have the confidence to speak up in meetings?

Learn from other areas across the country? Know more about Neighbourhood Management?

The NRLP is here to help those living/working in Neighbourhood Renewal areas to develop skills and knowledge needed to improve their areas.

Training is free Food is included Events start 18 September.

For more information please go to: www.knowlewest.co.uk and go to one off events.

To book www.voscur.org/trainingresidents tel:0117 909 9949 email:rebekah@voscur.org

DRG REUNION Did you or someone you know work anytime at the DRG Factory, Argus Rd, Bedminster.Old friends and workmates welcome.

Sat Nov 10th. Holy Cross Social Club, Dean Lane, Bedminster, 7pm-12, disco and buffet. £3 For tickets and info tel: Arthur Payne 9663040 / Anita Pearce 9084248

Julie MacDonald PiPA

Knowle West Media Centre has been awarded a grant from Young Roots Heritage Lottery Fund, to create a digital community archive.

Young people interested in investigating their local history will lead the project until summer 2008.

It will culminate in an exhibition held next year, showing highlights of the work created.

Recruiting Now…

Are you 13 – 20? Interested in digital media? Fascinated by real life stories? Keen to explore Knowle West’s hidden secrets?

Meeting now every Monday at Filwood Library from 4-5pm.

Come along to find out how you can start investigating. tel Pippa: 0117 3532745 email: archive@kwmc.co.uk

BABY MASSAGE Baby massage group is held every Weds at William Budd health centre.

This free friendly group is open for babies aged six weeks to 9 months.

Baby massage requires only olive oil and time! Any main carer welcome e.g.mums/dads/grandparents.

The long and short-term benefits to babies are great. parents report their babies cry less, are calmer and sleep better after regular massage.

Parents also feel more confident in handling their babies and understand their reactions. tel: 9449770 Yvonne or Ruth.

Photo by Ruth Jones

HEALTHY LIVING FESTIVAL

INFO FOR PARENTS PiPa (Parents in Partnership advancing…inclusion) supports parents of disabled/Special Educational Needs young people to gain an inclusive education. If you feel that you could do with some support from PiPa, and you live, or your child attends school in Knowle tel: 0117 3773385 EPICS (Engaging Parents In Children’s Services) is an HWV Parent Consultation project working in Knowle, Hengrove, Windmill Hill and Inns Court. Parents, tell us how you are involved in Children’s Services and/or what services are missing. For more info or for a questionnaire please contact Carol: tel: 0117 3773385/9020265 email: carolahwv@yahoo.co.uk Or you can download a questionnaire go to: www.knowlewest.co.uk (select ‘media’ and click ‘download documents’)

KWMC AGM

The Knowle West Media Centre’s AGM is on 11th October at 5pm.

For more info contact katie katie@kwmc.co.uk / 0117 9030444

CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR Safiyyah Cooper Facilitator Supervisor

Do you have a child or teenager with ‘challenging behaviour’?

We will be meeting as a support group for parents and carers on Thursday mornings from 4th October 10 – 12 noon, at The Healthy Living centre, Downton Rd, Knowle West.

There will be a free creche which must be booked.

Parentline Plus will be running other parenting courses and individual support sessions in Knowle West - tel: 9535525 to book a place or find out more.

FOR MORE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PLEASE VISIT WWW.KNOWLEWEST.CO.UK AND CLICK ON EVENTS Thanks to The Neighbourhood Newsletter group: Anita Pearce, Marguerite Jordan, Denise Britt, Ann Smith and Rose Manning. Thanks to the Newsletter Drop-in club team: Ivor Fearnely-Sub-editor, Mark Le Leivre-Current Affairs/Hot Topic Columnist/editorial assistant, Jack Perrett-Youth Reporter/ Get Real Columnist, Lesley Belgium-Environmental Issues/Gardening Columnist, Karron Chaplin-Health and Local Issues Reporter, Chad Downs-Design Assistant. Terri-Ann McKenny Photography and News. Neighbourhood Manager Simon Gabriel. All at KWMC who facilitate the production of the Newsletter Editor Makala Cheung makala@kwmc.co.uk, Design Tanya Hayzell & Rowena Dugdale

All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Renewal Steering Group or KWMC.