Knowledge Newsletter 63

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For the residents of Filwood, and parts of ISSUE 63 july - september 2014

Knowle & Windmill Hill

* Special 16-page issue

Filwood Gets Fit School children kick off community health festival Farewell to Filwood’s friendly face We say goodbye to Anita Pearce

From Bristol to Botswana

Fundraising success for James and Levi

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Thanks to: the Newsletter Steering Group (Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt), Neighbourhood Partnership (Anita Pearce, Kurt James) and Knowle West Media Centre (Rachel Clarke - Editor, Bart Blazejewski Designer, Sue Mackinnon - Community Journalism). All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Management, Steering Group or KWMC.

The councillors in our wards are: Filwood Christopher Jackson (Labour) christopher.jackson@bristol.gov.uk | 0117 353 3163

A Summer of Sport

Jeff Lovell (Labour) jeff.lovell@bristol.gov.uk | 0117 353 3377

Rachel Clarke This summer threatened to be a bit of a wash-out when it came to sport: England knocked out of the World Cup during the group stage and the British favourites – and defending champions – making early exits from Wimbledon and the Tour de France. But then Filwood Gets Fit came along!

It’s been brilliant to see so many people getting involved in health, fitness and sporting activities in our area. I was part of the team organising the community festival and we had lots of support from local schools, charities, older people’s groups, children’s clubs and more. The ‘Run to Knowle West’ event was a great challenge, where runners tackled the 96 Novers Steps against the clock. The best time stands at 27 seconds. Can you beat it? The walks around the community and the Filwood Summer Fayre on 12th July were some of my highlights. I’d like to thank everyone who made the event a success – and helped us show how much there is to do in BS4. I hope Filwood Gets Fit has inspired more people to stay active – and have a good time doing it. For more details see the special pull-out from pages 7-10.

As always, the Knowledge team would love to hear from you. Send your articles and letters to me by e-mail (rachel.clarke@kwmc.org.uk) or give me a call on 0117 903 0444. Contact Sue Mackinnon if you’re interested in becoming a community reporter and writing about stories and issues in the area (sue@kwmc.org.uk).

Next issue Copy deadline: Monday 15th September. Newsletter delivered from Monday 6th October

Homes in Knowle West proudly flying the flag for England. Photo: Sue Mackinnon (Knowle West Media Centre)

World Cup fever grips Knowle West

Christopher Davies (Liberal Democrat) christopher.davies@bristol.gov. uk | 0117 377 3528

By Sue Mackinnon

World Cup fever gripped Knowle West again as local people hoisted their England flags to show their support for the national team.

Torrington Avenue was one of the most decorated streets in the area with bunting covered in St George’s flags stretching across the entire road. It even featured in national websites and newspapers to show local people’s dedication to their team. Resident Mandy Noel (33) said: “Most of the flags are handmade and had to be tied together – this goes up every four years. It’s a good atmosphere down here…”

Linda Pickford (52) said: “We’ve lived here 29 years and it’s always been like this, this year it’s even better because everyone’s getting involved. You’ve got to support the team and it’s a good community spirit, I haven’t seen anything like this since the Queen’s Jubilee.”

In Leinster Avenue the highly decorated home of Donna and Paul Griffin attracted a lot of attention. It takes the couple two days to complete, with England and Union Jack flags across the windows, as well as bunting and inflatable footballs. The two plaster horse heads at their front door even have England hats.

Donna said: “We’ve been doing this since 2006, we just like supporting England. I’d like to collect a pound for every photograph that’s been taken!”

Your local councillors Local elections took place in May and several Council seats were contested in our area. Bristol City Council has 70 councillors - two for each of the 35 areas (or wards) in Bristol. The councillors are elected by registered voters.

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Knowle Gary Hopkins (Liberal Democrat) gary.hopkins@bristol.gov.uk | 0117 985 1491

Windmill Hill Mark Bailey (Liberal Democrat) mark.bailey@bristol.gov.uk | 0117 377 3524 Sam Mongon (Labour) sam.mongon@bristol.gov.uk | 07884736112

Green Capital fund available for local sustainability projects In 2015 Bristol will become European Green Capital, in recognition of the city’s efforts to improve the environment. Bristol is the first UK city to win this prestigious annual award. Bristol 2015 is the new company that has been set up to support this year of activity – and in June Bristol 2015 launched a new fund worth £250,000 to support sustainable living in the city.

Andrew Garrad, Chairman of Bristol 2015 Ltd, said: “The ‘Bristol 2015 Neighbourhood Partnerships Fund’ has been set up to provide a grant of £10,000 to each neighbourhood to enable local groups to launch events and projects that will help change attitudes and behaviour towards sustainability.” Interested groups are encouraged to attend their next local Neighbourhood Partnership meeting to find out more information. Further information can be found at www. bristol2015.co.uk The next meeting of the Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill Neighbourhood Partnership is Tuesday 23 September 2014, 6pm to 8pm, at Knowle Community Centre.

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Farewell to Filwood’s friendly face

By Rachel Clarke, Editor

News in Brief • The Filwood Gets Fit festival kicked off on 7 July with a special presentation to Year 6 children from Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy, by Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Faruk Chowdhury. The pupils took part in an interschool competition to design a logo for the week – and three designs from the academy were chosen. The school received £100 of vouchers for sports equipment as a prize. For more about Filwood Gets Fit see pages 7-10.

• Congratulations to children from Christ the King Primary School for a spectacular fundraising effort during Lent. The school, on Filwood Broadway, raised over £2,500 for charities including CAFOD (Catholic aid agency), BUST (Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust), the local Food Bank, a cancer charity, and a blanket scheme for people affected by conflict in Syria.

• Bristol has received £4.8 million funding to help small and mediumsized businesses gain access to high speed, high grade broadband. These businesses could save from £200 up to £3,000 in connection costs, through the Department of Culture Media & Sport’s Superconnected Cities connection voucher scheme. For more information visit www.connectionvouchers.co.uk/bristol/

For over twenty years she has been a familiar face on Filwood Broadway – now Anita Pearce is moving on to new opportunities. Anita, who grew up in Filwood and attended Merrywood Grammar School, has worked in the community since the early 1990s. At the end of July she will be leaving her role as Neighbourhood Renewal Facilitator for our Neighbourhood Partnership. In 1992 Anita was one of the founder members of KWADS [Knowle West Against Drugs] and campaigned for better support for individuals and families affected by drug addiction. She went on to work for Knowle West Development Trust and Neighbourhood Renewal.

One of her career highlights was meeting the then Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2007. She said: “I was ever so proud. I had a photo with him holding the Knowledge Newsletter! I also met Prince Edward at Knowle West Media Centre.” In 2008 Anita helped to set up football sessions in the Newquay Road area and she has worked on projects including walkabouts on Torrington Avenue. She remembers: “We’d pick up any issues with litter, windows, housing, graffiti… bringing all the right people together. Everything I’ve done has been with the community – I’ve never done it on my own.” Vicki Morris, Chief Executive of Knowle West Health Park Company, said: “Everyone will really miss Anita. I often sought her advice when I was unsure what to do next: she always found time to help me.” Anita’s manager Kurt James adds: “Anita always wore Knowle West on her chest and fought endlessly for improvements to be made in the area. She will be missed and we cannot thank her enough for all that she has done.” Anita said: “I’d like to say thank you to the colleagues I’ve worked with during my time here - especially all of the amazing residents.

I’m sorry to not mention everyone by name…but they’ve all played a part and I value every one of them.” The Knowledge team would like to thank ‘Neet’ and wish her good luck for the future. Read the full story at www.knowlewest.co.uk

Local mum presents at early years conference

By Matt Caldwell, Knowle West Children’s Centre

Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Faruk Chowdhury presents certificates to Sophie, Courtney and Ellis from Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy for winning the logo competition. Photo: Knowle West Media Centre.

Children from Christ the King Primary School received t-shirts and a basket of fruit, donated by KWL Fruit & Veg, as runners-up. Photo: Kurt James.

On 10 May one of our parents, Chantelle Simpson, spoke to a full audience at St George’s Bristol at the ECHO conference ‘Being Two: The Age of Enchantment’. Chantelle outlined a programme she has been working on at Knowle West Children’s Centre called ‘5 to Thrive’, which is based on the importance of early childhood attachment and development in the brains of babies and young children.

The programme focuses on five actions (Talk, Play, Relax, Cuddle, Respond) that parents can engage in, and which have proven positive results in life skills and life chances later on in a person’s life. Chantelle spoke after talks given by Professor Chris Pascal OBE, who is President of the European Early Childhood Education Research Association, and Kate Cairns, an author and trainer. The conference discussed the case for invest-

ment in two-year-olds, outlined new knowledge of child development from conception to two, and explored the environmental conditions and people required for two-year-olds to thrive and reach their potential. Chantelle will present again in Surrey in July. If you would like to find out more visit www.fivetothrive.org. uk or come along to our launch at Knowle West Children’s Centre, Inns Court, on Wednesday 6 August at 11am.

Chantelle (right) presenting at St George’s Bristol.

Photo courtesy of Knowle West Children’s Centre

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Inspector Nigel Colston returns to Filwood On 28th July Inspector Nigel Colston will become the new Police Neighbourhood Manager for the South Bristol area. You may remember Inspector Colston from his six years as a Neighbourhood Sergeant for Filwood, from 2005 – 2011. The Knowledge spoke to him about his new role and the forthcoming changes to the neighbourhood police team – and he told us he’s “absolutely delighted” to be back in the area.

Q: Why are changes being made to the Police?

Knowle West Future hits the road to listen to you

By Amanda Ramsay Knowle West Future (KWF), the forum of local residents, workers, councillors and representatives of community organisations, officially launched on Saturday 21 June at the Make your Neighbourhood event at Knowle West Media Centre. KWF is a forum developing a Neighbourhood Plan which will direct development and land use in our area. We will be talking to local people over the coming months to decide the priorities for our work, whether that be housing, shops, green spaces, sports facilities, things for children and teenagers to do, or something else. Visit us at the following locations, so you can add your voice to what is going on: • Friday 18 July, 12-4pm, Melvin Square • Friday 25 July, 12-4pm at Inns Court KWF meets on the first Tuesday of the month, from 6.30pm. You will find more details, including meeting venues, at www.knowlewest.co.uk/ regeneration/kwandf/ on Twitter @ KWestFuture and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnowleWest Future. All residents and people who work in the area are welcome to attend our meetings. To receive more information or if you wish to get involved please email KnowleWest Future@gmail.com or contact Ken Jones on 0117 966 8761.

Knowle West Future needs more volunteers, especially younger people. Contact Ken Jones if you’re interested.

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A: Like everyone else we are facing significant cuts to our budget, and so we are actively looking at ways of doing the same job but at less cost. It isn’t just about saving money though - our staff have told us that they want to adopt a “one-team” approach and that they want to keep our focus firmly upon serving the public. If you watched the recent “Police Under Pressure” TV programme you will have seen that South Yorkshire police are considering cutting their entire Neighbourhood team. That is something we are keen to avoid.

Q: So what do these changes mean to our neighbourhood team in Filwood?

A: There will be no loss of PCSOs, Beat Managers or Neighbourhood Sergeants for Bristol. The only obvious impact will be a change from having two neighbourhood inspectors for South Bristol, to having a single Police Neighbourhood Manager. The response teams will now become known as local policing teams, with a mix of “response” and “neighbourhood” staff working in effect as a single team.

Q: As the new Police Neighbourhood Manager, what will your role involve?

A: The Neighbourhood Manager will act as the lead for all strategic and longterm problem solving. It will be my responsibility to ensure that we don’t lose sight of our neighbourhood policing approach and that we maintain and develop strong relationships with the public that we serve, and that we work together with partners.

Q: Are there going to be any changes at Broadbury Road Police Station?

A: There are no plans to dispose of Broadbury Road so far as I know. It seems to be one of the few stations that is perfectly placed within the community, and allows the entire Neighbourhood team to be based within easy travelling of their beat areas. We are actively examining opportunities for some of our partners within Bristol City Council to either be based here, or to have a “hot-desk” facility. I think the immediate future of the station is reasonably secure.

Q: How can people get in touch with the Neighbourhood policing team?

A: Phone 101 and ask for the Neighbourhood policing team that covers your area. Alternatively, visit the website: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area

Building continues at Green Business Park Filwood Green Business Park is continuing to take shape, four months after Midas Construction began work on the project. Jamie Harwood, Operational Director at Midas Construction, said: “The East building steel frame has now been completed, including the adjacent Hub’s structural frame. Work to the South block’s steel frame has also begun. Ground works are well established with

foundations complete and drainage well underway, including works to Hengrove Way.” For regular updates visit www.bristol.gov.uk/page/ planning-and-building-regulations/ filwood-green-business-park

Photo: Bristol City Council

@AmandaRamsay: Packed meeting for new neighbourhood planning forum @KWestFuture with new members & newly elected @ SamMongon #KWnews pic.twitter.com/aQcqC3U4Vj

Visitors flock to Knowle West urban gardens

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‘Happy and Active’ event for older people Knowle West will be staging an event for over 55s in October as part of Bristol’s Celebrating Age Festival.

‘Happy and Active in Knowle West’ is being jointly organised by Knowle West Health Park and Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) - following the success of last year’s event when over 100 people attended.

The aim is to promote local groups and activities so older people can learn a new skill, get more involved in their community or become healthier.

A variety of tasters are planned, from walks, a tea dance and Tai Chi to photography and art sessions and film screenings. There will also be the chance to have a go at bread making and afternoon tea will be served.

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round 250 visitors from across Bristol flocked to three local sites in Knowle West for the Get Growing Trail in June. Local food producers at Andy’s Haven Nursery at The Park, Bramble Farm on the Northern Slopes and Let’s Grow Community Allotment opened their gates to show visitors the work they do. They are all part of the Edible Landscapes Movement (ELM) and have worked with Knowle West Media Centre to use digital media to link with other producers and share their stories online.

Highlights of the weekend included chicken feeding, animal petting and stalls selling local produce and plants. There was also the chance for visitors to learn about bee keeping, seed planting and see wildlife ponds as well as enjoy barbecues on the plots. Mandy Swainger from Bramble Farm said: “The weekend was enjoyed by all - visitors were very interested in what we do and we had people who had never been here before and said how lovely it was. We showed people the animals – we had the lambs, pigs as well as ducklings, guinea pigs and rabbits.” Keep up to date with the producers at www.mykw.org.uk spanning 87 years!

Sue Cooke, Operations and Development Manager for Knowle West Health Park Company, says: “We had such a positive response to the event last year, we are delighted to be running another. Getting older people active in their local community is vital in preventing them from becoming isolated.”

The Celebrating Age Festival is being launched on 27 September at M Shed, followed by two weeks of Neighbourhood Activities across Bristol. ‘Happy and Active in Knowle West’ will take place at the Health Park on Downton Road on Tuesday 7 October from 1-4pm. For more information contact Sue Cooke on 0117 377 2252 or Sue Mackinnon on 0117 903 0444.

For more information about the Celebrating Age Festival visit www. celebratingage.org.uk

Mum’s the word - for five generations!

By Pippa Robinson Mother in the Mother project has been working with local families with four or more generations of women.

Meet Carly (centre front), with her three girls Esme Grace, Kelsey and Teigan (left to right), her mum Linda, Great Grandmother Joyce and Grandmother Carol (left to right back). Five generations of women,

Each member of the family had portrait photographs taken, which will form part of an exhibition about motherhood opening on Mothers Day 2015 at Knowle West Media Centre. We have space for just two more families: does your family have four or more generations of women? You could join the project and receive printed copies of the photographs.

E-mail pippa.onestory@hotmail. com to find out more. Follow the project and see photos of other multigenerational families at www. facebook.com/motherinthemother

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A new fruit and veg shop has opened on Filwood Broadway.

Photo: KWMC-Hazel (posted on mykw.org.uk)

On Friday 2nd May Knowle West Media Centre hosted a live radio broadcast for BBC Radio 4. Over 100 people packed in to KWMC to see the political discussion programme Any Questions? broadcast live to the nation. Photo: Sammy Payne (Knowle West Media Centre) Four hanging baskets from Knowle West Health Association are off to their new home at Broadbury Road Police Station.

Photo: KWHAtheGardener (posted on mykw.org.uk)

Back in May residents enjoyed a musical ramble from Knowle West Media Centre to the Northern Slopes as part of the Wild City project. Flamboyant musicians The Ambling Band led the walkers around the streets, stopping at The Park and the Springfield Allotments (pictured) before the group had a picnic on the Slopes. Photos: Rachel Clarke (Knowle West Media Centre)

For the last six months Filwood Library have been hosting a local sewing group on Wednesday mornings. ‘Sew Clever’ is part of the Do What You Love business programme run by Knowle West Media Centre and re:work. The group has a number of sewing machines and plenty of material and they provide mentoring and tutoring in sewing skills. For more details contact re:work on 0117 953 0689.

Photo: Hazel Lawrie.

The Bread Café at Knowle West Health Park has delicious fresh bread for sale on Thursdays. Photo: James Newman (posted on mykw.org.uk)

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@KWestFuture: Knowle West Future has won a grant for £7,000 to start working on the Neighbourhood Plan for Knowle West. Great news. #KWNews #Bristol #MyKW

Timetable:

TUESDAYS Morning

MONDAYS Morning 9.30am: Waist Watchers (Knowle West Health Park, free) 9.30-10.15am: Gym Tots (Oasis Academy Connaught, free, contact Knowle West Children’s Centre on 0117 903 0214)

Earlier this month the residents of Filwood walked, cycled, danced, stretched and exercised their way towards a healthier lifestyle. They took part in Filwood Gets Fit, a community festival organised by Knowle West Together.

Filwood Gets Fit ran from 7th-12th July and aimed to help us all get active, whatever our age or ability.

According to the Council’s latest Quality of Life Survey (2012), levels of physical activity in Filwood are lower than the city average. During Filwood Gets Fit we saw that there are lots of fantastic health and sports activities already happening in our community. Have a look at the timetable below.

If you know an activity that isn’t listed please get in touch with the Editor.

Let’s get Filwood fit!

Key: adults (18+) children young people

9am: Bootcamp physical fitness session (With Jason Hodge at Knowle West Health Park, contact 07855465872) 9.30am: Three Heart Walking group (To find out more call 0117 377 2257) 9.30am: Blue Rainbow preschool activities (Knowle West Health Park, free)

9.45am-12pm: Walking group for ages 55+ led by LinkAge (Meet at The Park, free)

10am: Stretch and grow preschool activities (Knowle West Health Park, free)

10-11am: Armchair Exercise for people with limited mobility and learning disabilities (Knowle West Health Park, £2)

10am-1pm: Sew Clever! Sewing group (Whisk! café at Knowle West Health Park, contact re:work on 0117 953 0689)

11am: One Heart Walking group (Meet at Knowle West Health Park, free)

Afternoon

Afternoon

2-4pm: The Out and About Group, for people with mental health needs (The Park, contact Barry on 0117 330 8576)

3-5.30pm: Playrangers at Newquay Road Park – activities for ages 5-13 and families (contact Nicky on 0117 978 2187, free)

4.30pm: Non-contact boxing for 7-11 year olds (Knowle West Health Park, free)

4pm: Waist Watchers (Knowle West Health Park, free)

Evening

4-5.30pm: Sports club for 4-11 year olds (Knowle West Health Park, free, call Barry on 07809 483191) Evening 5.45-7pm: Yoga and Core Tone for all abilities (The Park, contact AJ on 07809 619544) 6.30-8pm: Street Games football session (The Park, contact Youth Moves on 0117 903 9796) 6.30-7.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club, Juniors aged 8-17 6.45-7.30pm and 7.45-8.30pm: LA Revolution spin class (in the gym at The Park) 7-9pm: Bristol Storm netball club training at The Park (Contact: bristolstormnetball@gmail.com) 7.30-8.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club, Seniors aged 18+

5.30-6.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club female-only session (Juniors aged 8-17) 6.30-7.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club female-only session (Seniors aged 18+) 6pm: Bootcamp physical fitness session (With Jason Hodge at Knowle West Health Park, contact 07855465872) 6pm & 7pm: Hips, Bums & Tums fitness class (Knowle West Health Park, £3) 6-7pm: Matt Fiddes Martial Arts (The Park, contact Ian: office@mattfiddes. com) 6-7.30pm: Lazyboys Basketball Club (train at The Park, contact Jim: info@ lazyboysbasketball.co.uk) 6.30-7.15pm: LA Revolution spin class (in the gym at The Park) 6.45pm: Running Club (Meet at The Park, contact Stu on 07462 904998) 7.30-8.30pm: LA Revolution spin circuits (in the gym at The Park)

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WEDNESDAYS Morning 9.15am: Circuit class - total body workout to make you stronger, tone muscles and burn fat (Filwood Community Centre, call 0117 914 9216)

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9.30-10.30am: Gym, Music & Movement for ages 0-5 (3 Marshall Walk, contact Knowle West Children’s Centre on 0117 903 0214, free) 10am-12pm: Sew Clever! Sewing group (Filwood Library, contact re:work on 0117 953 0689)

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10.30-11.45am: Tai Chi for Wellbeing (Knowle West Health Park, £2)

Afternoon 3-5.30pm: Playrangers at Knowle West Health Park – activities for ages 5-13 and families (contact Nicky on 0117 978 2187, free)

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4-7pm: cycling with A Ride in The Park (Meet at The Park, for all ages and abilities) 5.30pm: Mini Beatz – street dance for 6-10 year olds (Knowle West Health Park, £3.50, call Maria on 07912 116708)

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Evening 6-7pm: Simple Circuits - all welcome but designed as Cardiac Rehabilitation (The Park, contact Kate: 07734 668 970) 6-7pm: The Park Knowle Football Team, training for the adult team 6.30pm: Fresh Beatz – street dance for 11-17 year olds (Knowle West Health Park, £4, call Maria on 07912 116708)

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6.10-6.55pm: LA Revolution spin class (The Park, contact info@la-revolution. co.uk) 6.30-7.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club, Juniors aged 8-17

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7-10pm: Academy Badminton Club (based at The Park, contact Paul: mbyvpcag@hotmail.co.uk)

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7.30-8.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club, Seniors aged 18+ 8.20-9.05pm: LA Revolution Chilling Spinning class (The Park, contact info@la-revolution.co.uk)

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7-10pm: Elementz Dance Crew, for 8-11 year olds (The Park, contact Kinny: kinnyc@ bartonhillsettlement.org.uk)

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Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, 0117 903 8052

Filwood Library, Filwood Broadway, 0117 903 8581

The Inns Court Centre, 1 Marshall Walk, 0117 904 1220

Knowle West Children’s Centre, Leinster Avenue, 0117 903 0214 5 6

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Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road, 0117 377 2255

Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue, 0117 903 0444 8

Oasis Academy Connaught, Melvin Square, 0117 903 7694 9

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Novers Steps, behind Knowle West Health Park

Springfield Allotment, Andover Road (call Knowle West Health Association: 0117 963 9569) 11

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The Park, Daventry Road, 0117 903 9770

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THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Regular Activities

Morning

Morning

9am: Bootcamp physical fitness session (With Jason Hodge at Knowle West Health Park, contact 07855465872)

9.30-10.30am: Gentle Exercise class for people with limited mobility and / or health problems (Knowle West Health Park, £2)

• Ping tables at Knowle West Health Park and The Park

9.30am: Wii Fit fun for adults (Knowle West Health Park, free)

Afternoon

9.30am: Two Heart Walking group (To find out more call 0117 377 2257) 10am: Fit & Fab – fitness, creativity and discussion (Knowle West Health Park, free) 10-11am: Zumba, (The Park, contact Alina on 07807 422972) 10.30am: Over 55s Ping - table tennis (The Park) Afternoon 12-1pm: Archery for ages 55+ with LinkAge (The Park) 4pm: Sports club for 4-11 year olds (Knowle West Health Park, free, call Barry on 07809 483191) 3.30-8.15pm: 344 Dance School – ballet, tap, jazz (The Park contact admin@dance station.org.uk) Evening Parkour Club for young people at The Park. Contact Youth Moves on 0117 903 9796 6pm: Bootcamp physical fitness session (With Jason Hodge at Knowle West Health Park, contact 07855465872) 6pm: Step Aerobics class (Knowle West Health Park, £3) 6.30-9.30pm: GKR karate for children (The Park, call Darren on 07951 947280) 6.45-7.45pm: LA Revolution spin class (The Park, contact info@la-revolution. co.uk) 6.45pm: Running Club (Meet at The Park, contact Stu on 07462 904998)

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3.30-4.30pm: Walking Football for ages 55+ with LinkAge (The Park)

• Measured mile and outdoor gym equipment at Knowle West Health Park • Volunteering with Knowle West Media Centre: opportunities include computer tutors, Front of House team and gardening. Call 0117 903 0444.

Evening

• Smoking cessation – support for adults to take the first steps in quitting (Knowle West Health Park, call Laura on 0117 377 2257, free)

6.15-7.15pm: LA Revolution Spin and Core class (The Park, contact info@ la-revolution.co.uk)

• Gym at The Park (Monday to Friday 7am-9pm, and Saturday / Sunday 9am-2pm)

6.30-7.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club, Juniors aged 8-17

• Let’s Grow project at Springfield Allotments: planting, digging, construction and caring for chickens and lambs. Basic gardening courses also available. Contact Knowle West Health Association on 0117 963 9569.

5-6pm: The Park Knowle Football Team, training for the disability team

7.30-8.30pm: The Park Knowle Amateur Boxing Club, Seniors aged 18+ 7-9pm: Bitton Archers archery club (The Park, contact Rob: chair@ bittonarchers.co.uk)

SATURDAYS 9am-4pm: Cycling with A Ride in The Park (Meet at The Park, for all ages) 10-11am: LA Revolution Spin and Stretch (The Park, contact info@ la-revolution.co.uk) 10.30am-12pm: GKR karate for children (The Park, call Darren on 07951 947280) 12-1pm: Kettlebell class (The Park, contact Natalie: strengthforhealth@ gmail.com)

SundayS 10-11am: LA Revolution spin and circuits (The Park, contact info@ la-revolution.co.uk) 10am-12.30pm: Parkour Club for young people (The Park, contact Youth Moves: 0117 903 9796) 4pm: Karate (Knowle West Health Park, suitable for anyone over 5, call Val on 07842 627637)

All information is correct at time of going to press.

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From Bristol to Botswana

Making a difference

By James Maby

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Get on board with a new men’s group

his year, Levi Hodge and I have been busy fundraising for a once in a lifetime opportunity: to work with children and young people in Botswana, Africa. We will be embarking on this trip in July 2014. Whilst in Botswana we will be working in primary schools and villages assisting in classrooms and coaching multi-sports. To raise the money [for our trip] we have done lots of different fundraising projects and challenges. During the Easter Bank Holiday I took part in a challenge: ‘Bike for Bots’. We set ourselves the challenge of cycling 211 miles from Lands End back to

By James Newman Knowle West Men’s Platform has been created to highlight what’s going on for men in the area. We’re currently working on a project with Knowle West Children’s Centre for the Early Years 3 garden: re-decorating a boat! We have been fortunate to have some dads come along to help us out and pop the boat into place. We’re thinking about adding a wooden cabin and ships wheel next… Also, Knowle West Health Park and the Family Services Team are working together to hold ‘My Shout’, a monthly informal gathering to chat about community provision for men. Local men who have ideas about what they’d like to see happen in the area are welcome, as well as representatives from local organisations keen to engage with men. Maybe you’d like to see more male-friendly places to hang out with your kids? Maybe you’re retired and would like to start/join a group of likeminded men? Whatever you’re interested in, ‘My Shout’ offers the space to have your say and meet with others who are interested in these issues. We’re also looking to work with stay-at-home dads. If you’re at home with the kids all day and would like to know what’s available for you, get in touch with Harry.

For more details contact James (jnewman@knowlewesthealthpark. co.uk or 07824 806836) or Harry (harriet.wright@bristol.gov.uk or 0117 903 0214). Visit the Knowledge website at www.knowlewest.co.uk/directory/knowle-west-mens-platform/

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Bristol in only two and half days. It was most definitely a tough journey but I managed to succeed! We also held an adults’ football tournament at The Park. 11 teams entered and over 100 people were there supporting the event. Levi shaved off all his hair on the day raising over £400 in donations. The day was a massive success! We’ve also washed cars all day for clients and visitors at The Park. Stanton Drew FC hosted a charity football match one Saturday afternoon and [we’ve done] other small fundraising projects. We would like to say a massive thank you to anyone who supported us in any way!

Volunteering awards return to recognize the Hearts & Stars of our community An annual awards ceremony that recognises the hard work and dedication of local volunteers is back for 2014. Nominations are now open for the Hearts & Stars awards – and winners will be presented with their trophies at Filwood Community Centre on Saturday 6th September. This year’s award categories are: • Lifetime Achievement • Outstanding Achievement • Group

@JakeIAm: I am the current champion of Run to Knowle West! pic.twitter.com/JqY2jCZ17J

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Young Person Older Person Newcomer Church Volunteer from outside the area People’s Choice Good Neighbour

You can vote for the People’s Choice and Good Neighbour awards by picking up a form from community venues including Filwood Community Centre, Knowle West Health Park, Knowle West Media Centre, and others. Forms will be available in August. Organisations can sponsor an award category too. For more information and tickets contact Filwood Community Centre on 0117 903 8052.

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New developments

New business boost for Filwood Broadway

KWL Fruit & Veg interview by Community Reporter Kasia Guzowska

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Knowle West Health Association on the move

By Community Reporter Kasia Guzowska

Knowle West Health Association has moved from Filwood Community Centre just down the road to Filwood Broadway into the old home of KWADS (Knowle West Alcohol and Drugs Service). KWHA regularly provides a range of activities for local residents, including a Community Kitchen, footcare specialist and community allotment that grows fresh produce and even has chickens which produce fresh eggs for sale.

For Jabez Croney, the Community Development Worker: “The move was not only an expansion of the site, but also an expansion as a team so we can operate more efficiently and add quality to existing services.”

He says with so many projects running every week, there are plenty of activities for the public to get involved in from building sheds to chicken rearing. Future projects and developments include an outdoor teaching shelter available for hire and special interest groups such as textile and jewellery making classes.

There are also plans to bring more animals to the allotment including sheep and even ponies.

For more information call 0117 963 9569 or visit the new office at 49b Filwood Broadway, BS4 1JL.

Two new businesses have opened on Filwood Broadway – both run by local residents hoping to boost the area. Café Filwood Snax opened its doors to customers at the end of April in the former bakery and is managed by friends Angela Tarr and Angela Betty. Angela Tarr told the Knowledge: “It’s good to see shops opening here because it’s been dead for a number of years. People are enjoying having the café up here, we’ve got a lot of regulars now.” The cafe sells breakfasts, sandwiches, hot lunches and drinks – it will also provide pack lunches for school children and deliver around the local area and beyond including Withywood and Bedminster.

Angela says they are also ‘flexible and do special requests for meals if asked.’

They even sell loaves of bread and rolls to regulars who have run short. Plans for the future include a complete revamp of the kitchen and starting a carvery for Sunday roasts. Close by KWL Fruit and Veg opened in May and is run by Dan Summers and his daughter’s partner Paul Wheeler - who live only a short walk from the shop. Assisted by Kallie Summers, Dan’s daughter, and his wife Wendy, the family-run business has settled into what used to be the Salvation Army charity shop. Dan says: “Some of our produce is home grown from people’s gardens and they also bring plants to sell. We’ve had a good response from locals to the shop – they says it saves them traveling …”

The business has quickly grown, now welcoming new customers every week in store and via the delivery of veg, salad and fruit boxes. There are already talks of expansion and development, starting with fridges for dairy produce and bread to seasonal hampers and after school children’s activities. Filwood Snax is at 47 Filwood Broadway. Telephone: 07591 968155. KWL Fruit and Veg is at 25 Filwood Broadway Telephone: 07791305753. Read the full story at www.knowlewest.co.uk behalf of Knightstone Housing Association and consists of 71 new houses and apartments. Knightstone Housing Association is holding a naming competition for the road name of the new development. All suggestions should be consistent with the Devon theme for the area and all entries should be emailed to robin.potter@kier.co.uk by 31st July 2014. Kier Living has commissioned a fly-over of the site prior to any work starting. You can see the video on YouTube (www.youtube.com) Search ‘Torpoint April Vid’.

Redevelopment of Torpoint Road begins

By Robin Potter, Kier Living

Work has now started on the redevelopment at Torpoint Road, a site located at the bottom of the Northern Slopes, behind Lynton Road. The work is being carried out by Kier Living on

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Torpoint Road site. Photo supplied by Kier Living

@Bristol_Culture: There are extra incentives for anyone walking up the Novers Steps to Knowle West today: pic. twitter.com/VjZymbVGhB

KnowleWest Media Centre www.knowlewest.co.uk

Could you be a Relief Caretaker for Knowle West Media Centre?

We are looking to recruit a reliable Relief Caretaker who can provide caretaking and cleaning services to cover holiday/sick leave. The Relief Caretaker will work a minimum of five weeks a year and the position would suit a local person who is able to work a split shift (morning and afternoon/evening). The ideal candidate will need a flexible and adaptable approach and a willingness to work irregular hours (daytime, evenings and occasional weekends). They must also be physically fit as moving and lifting equipment/furniture is involved.

Experience or a qualification in first aid is desirable, as well as experience dealing with the public and working in a similar position.

Duties involve providing a safe environment for everyone who uses the KWMC facilities, building security and maintenance checks, room preparation and cleaning.

The Relief Caretaker is required to have an up to date Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you are interested and want to find out more please call Michaela, Buildings Manager, on 0117 903 0444 or email Michaela@kwmc.org. uk

Coming up…

Summer activities for young people Monday 28th July until Friday 29th August We’re offering a packed programme of creative activities for young people this summer. Experiment with coding and website building at the Young Rewired State Festival of Code from 28th July – 1st August.

Then make your own sculptures and learn how to bring them to life from 4th – 8th August. Finally, get stuck in to our Summer Programme and try workshops including performance

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Tattoo arts project scratches the surface of Knowle West A tattoo parlour with a difference has opened in Knowle West – instead of inking new tattoos it is collecting pieces of body art and creating an online gallery celebrating the strong tattoo culture in our neighbourhood.

The Mobile Tattoo Parlour will be at KWMC all summer – why not come along and photograph your tattoo?

You can upload the ‘tattoo selfie’ and the story behind it to www.knowlewesttattoos.org.uk

Always Have You will help us all better understand the growing popularity of tattoos in the UK and the richness of the tattoo culture in Knowle West.

For more information visit www. knowlewesttattoos.org.uk or contact Melissa: Melissa@kwmc.org.uk

Some of the images and stories will feature in an interactive exhibition at KWMC in September, as part of a new project called ‘I Will Always Have You’.

We’ve already photographed tattoos including animals, flowers, poems, and dedications to family members.

It’s been fantastic to hear so many unique and fascinating stories from people, explaining why they chose to be tattooed. We hope that I Will art and animation. Activities are free or have a small charge. Contact Sandra on 0117 903 0444.

XLR Music Festival Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th August Our popular music festival XLR returns this year with four days of music, street art, local food and more. We’ll be running workshops for young people during the day, including DJing, beat-making and lyric writing. There will be performances in the evening from artists including Lady Nade, With Nell & I, Gardna and Relly.

Contact James on 0117 903 0444.

Supporters: After Dark, Avon & Somerset Police, Ruby Scaffolding Services, Ujima Radio. Collaborators: Not Too Shabby Clothing, Temple Records, SATV, Campus Skate Park, Weapon Of Choice.

Come on in!

Saturday 13th September 10am-4pm We’re throwing open our doors to coincide with the Bristol Green Doors and Bristol Doors Open days. Free activities for all the family: add your tattoo to an online collection, try your hand at arts and making, and have a look around our environmental building. Contact Sue on 0117 903 0444.

Who are we?

We’ve been based here since 1996, supporting people to get the most out of digital technologies and the arts.

Contact us: 0117 903 0444 or come to Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NL. Visit www.kwmc.org.uk and find knowlewestmedia on Facebook and Twitter.

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KnowleWest Health Park

School Holiday Activities

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Join us for fun and games during the school holidays.

Find out more about the full range of Health Park Activities at our website www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk or call 0117 377 2255 for more information.

Summer Picnics will be held on 6th and 13th August, 10.30am-2.30pm. Come to the Health Park, there will be something for everyone to do as well as games, prizes and face painting! FREE Art & Fitness activities for all the family. Bring a picnic, or buy refreshments from the Bread Café.

School holiday fun days for boys and girls aged 4-11, 10am-3pm. Fun games, skills and challenges. Bring a packed lunch and a non-fizzy drink. £5 for the whole day. Call Barry to book a place: 07809 483191.

Young People’s Activities Tel: 0117 377 2255 Mondays 4-5.30pm: Afterschool club - fun, active play for 4-11 year olds (free) Tuesdays 10-10.30am: Stretch-n-Grow - stories, songs and games for 2-5 year olds (free) 4.30-5.30pm: Boxing for 7-11year olds (free) Wednesdays 9-1pm: Young People’s Counselling, part of Focus on Families (free) 5.30-6.15pm: Beatz Street Dance for 6-10 year olds, brilliant and fun dance class (£3.50 per session) 6.30-7.30pm: Fresh Beatz Street Dance for 11-17 year olds, dance class for the older ones! (£4 per session) Thursdays 4 - 5pm: Afterschool club - fun, active play for 4-12 year olds (free) 4.30pm Play Rangers in the Park – free SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN DAYS for 4-11 year olds, every Wednesday and Friday in school holidays (£5 for day).

Call Barry on 07809 483191

Adult Activities and Services Tel: 0117 377 2255 Daily Activities Smoking cessation: it’s easier with support! (free) Pathways to Health: support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free) Day to day living: courses providing

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skills and information for improving mental and emotional health (free) Counselling for men and women who are struggling with life and want support (free) Parenting Courses for parents with at least one child under 5 years old. Contact Ilminster Avenue Nursery on 0117 903 9781 or Knowle West Children’s Centre on 0117 903 0214. Part of Focus on Families project (free) Bootcamp: the way to get fit is now on daily at various times with Jason Hodge www.hodgehealthandfitnesss. co.uk or 07855 465872 Family Therapy/Play Therapy for children and families. Call 0117 377 2255 to book an appointment (free) Mondays 10-11am: Armchair Exercise - gentle exercise for people with limited mobility and learning disabilities (£2) 11am–12noon: One Heart Walking Group - meets in the café for a guided walk of one or two miles (free). Also provides information on joining the Two & Three Heart Groups 9.30-10.30am and 4 -5pm: Waist Watchers - support to lose weight (free) 6.30pm: Diabetes UK, meet the last Monday of the month Tuesdays 9.30am: Three Heart Walking Group.

Call 0117 377 2257 for info 9.45-11.45am: Art-ease - art group for people with mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. stress, mild depression, recent bereavement, low selfesteem, long term health condition).

Call 0117 377 2255 (free) 6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tums - fat burning exercise for people who want to be trimmer (£3)

Wednesdays 9.45-11.45am: Art-ease - art group for people with mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. stress, mild depression, recent bereavement, low self-esteem, long term health condition). Call 0117 377 2255 (free) 10.30-11.45am: Tai Chi for Wellbeing - simple Tai Chi based movement and mindfulness. Call Andrea 07891 034987 (£2) Thursdays 9.30am: Two Heart Walking Group.

Call 0117 377 2257 for info 10am-12pm: Wii Fab - get fit while having fun. Dance and exercise to various Wii Fit activities (free) 10am-12pm: Fit and Fab - a support group for women wanting to make a change (free) 11am – 2pm: Bread Café operating - come and watch the bread making and see how you can get involved 6-7pm: Step Aerobics - improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3) Fridays 9.30-10.30am: Gentle Exercise class - mild exercise for people with limited mobility and/ or health problems to slowly build fitness and stay fit. Feel free to sit or stand (£2) 10am-12noon: Lipreading class for people who are beginning to lose their hearing, term time only (£1) 11am-12.30pm: Ear Acupuncture benefits include relaxation, de-stress, and better sleep (£2) 11am-12.30pm: Thyroid Support Group - first Friday of the month (free) Subsidised Footcare: second Friday of each month. For people living in Knowle West, over 65 years and for people with diabetes over 50 years.

Tel: 07763 128298 (£10)

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The Park & Youth Moves

Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DQ 0117 903 9770 www.theparkknowle.org.uk

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A Ride in the Park

This fantastic cycling group has been set up to support individuals and groups from the wider Bristol community who may not have access to, or take part in, cycling activities. Open to all abilities.

Please contact John Bennett on 0117 903 9770 or email john.bennett@ theparkknowle.org.uk for more details.

Over 55 activities

Are you looking to get active and are over 55? Perhaps some of the activities here at The Park will suit you.

Take part in Ping sessions, walking football, cooking and nature walking. Please contact Cheryl on 07530 564332 for more information.

Andy’s Haven Nursery

Did you know you can buy eggs, vegetables and plants from The Park? These are grown and supplied onsite by Andy in his nursery. Available to buy in the main reception. You cannot get fresher!

Education

We are running courses in Animal Care, Construction, Childcare and Fitness Instructing from September.

If you are post 16 and interested please call Louise on 0117 903 9770.

New website launch!

Summer Sports Camps Aged 8-13 years old? Looking for something to do this summer? Like sports and being active? Then come along to our ‘Sport@The Park’ summer programme. Running Monday 11th to Friday 15th August and then again Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August, 10am-2pm, at The Park on Daventry Road. Every day we will have a mixture of sports to try out – football, basketball, rounders, dodgeball, table tennis and much, much more. Bring your friends, or make new ones.

Everyone is welcome.

Sessions cost only £1 per day, no need to sign up in advance just come along on the day. Staffed by Youth Moves staff and supported by young volunteers from the community who have been training with us. For more info please call the Youth Moves team on 0117 903 9796.

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For many years now we have been in the dark ages and without a website for Youth Moves. This is all about to change with the support of an IT company called Softwire who have been building us one for free as part of their charitable giving as a business.We were introduced to Softwire by Volunteer Bristol and over the last few months they have been working with us and young people to make our website. Go and have a look at what has been put together at www.youthmoves.org.uk

Utrix Charity Event Members of our parkour team organised a charity event for the community on Saturday 29th June.

The event was held at The Park and included parkour demonstrations and a chance for young people to try out some moves, as well as graffiti art, face painting, cake sales, penalty shoot outs and much more. The event was a lot of fun, and ended with Travis and Louis having their

Foot care sessions

On the first Thursday of every month you can book in for foot care treatment with the lovely Ruth. Please call 07763 128298 for an appointment.

The Knowle West Market place was held in association with the BBC food festival and was a huge success.

People enjoyed everything from dancing, drumming and looking around the market to enjoying the fabulous pizza that was on offer from the Square Food Foundation. Keep an eye out for further events!

The Park FC won League 4 and the Disability Team were League Champions. A great achievement and well deserved! Anybody interested in joining the teams please contact Mike Alden through The Park.

heads shaved, helping to raise over £300 for Motor Neurone Disease and the Stroke Association.

Urban Escape Youth Moves’ new environmental project called Urban Escape was launched at their BIG Lunch event held at Springfield allotments on 1st June. The event was planned by young people and included the junior and senior Urban Escape groups delivering a wide variety of hands-on nature themed activities, fun team games and food cooked by Knowle West Health Association for local residents surrounding the allotment and allotment holders. Over the summer months the two Urban Escape groups will continue to take further ownership of their groups by building a roundhouse (their own youth club) at Springfield allotments and learn a load of new skills in the process... Watch this space!

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Dates for your diary There’s lots of great stuff happening in our community, including many regular groups and activities. Your community website has an events calendar: www.knowlewest.co.uk/events To add your organisation or event contact Rachel, Knowledge Editor, on 0117 903 0444.

ADULTS Bake a Loaf Project

Never made a loaf of bread before and fancy having a go? Visit the Bread Café at Knowle West Health Park on Thursday mornings before 10.30am. Call 0117 377 2255

Lunch Club for Ages 55+

Are you interested in joining a lunch club? Come along for a taster, with food cooked by people aged 55+ at the Square Food Foundation.

Monday 21st July, 12-3pm, The Park, Daventry Road.

Contact Lucy: lucy@squarefoodfoundation.co.uk or 0117 904 6779.

Retired Gentlemen’s Woodwork Group

Every Wednesday, 10am2pm, in the Clean Art Room at The Park, Daventry Road.

Call 0117 964 5303.

My Shout

A monthly community gathering for local men. Last Monday of the month at The Inns Court Centre. 28th July, 25th August, 29th September, all 10am. Contact James: jnew man@knowlewesthealthpark. co.uk

WalkAbout South Northern Slopes Walk A Level 3 walk as part of the Celebrating Age Festival.

Monday 6th October, 1011.30am. Meet at The Park Café, Daventy Road. Group formerly known as the KW Nature & Wildlife Walking Group. For details contact Cheryl on 0753 056 4332

Happy and Active in Knowle West

KWMC Summer Programme

COURSES

Summer Reading Challenge

Free seven-week course for women in building self-confidence. Run by Bristol Woman at Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road. Thursdays 12.30-2pm, crèche available.

Contact Samantha Stone: 07756 199017.

An event for over 55s as part of the Celebrating Age Festival. Planned activities include walks, a tea dance, Tai Chi, art sessions and film screenings. Tuesday 7th October, 1-4pm. Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road Contact Sue Cooke on 0117 377 2252.

Activities for young people aged 10-19 including performance art, music and animation. Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th August, Knowle West Media Centre. Contact Sandra on 0117 903 0444

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

This year’s challenge began on 12th July and it has a Mythical Maze Theme. Read six books, collect stickers, win a medal, get a certificate and a voucher for a free DVD hire.

Contact Filwood library for more details: 0117 903 8581

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Family Bushcraft

Tuesday 29th July at Windmill Hill City Farm. To book contact Dean on 0117 903 9809 or email dean.kelly@bristol. gov.uk

Multi Sport Camp

Multi-sports camp for young people run by Youth Moves.

Monday 11th - Friday 15th August and Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th August, 10am-2pm.

The Park, Daventry Road. £1 a day – bring a packed lunch.

Call 0117 903 9796 or email paul.coyne@youthmoves. org.uk

Sculpture and Animation week

Unleash your creativity at Knowle West Media Centre: young people can make their own sculptures and learn how to bring them to life. Monday 4th – Friday 8th August, Knowle West Media Centre.

Contact Sandra on 0117 903 0444.

XLR Music Festival

Four days of music, street art, workshops, local food and more. Activities for young people during the day; performances in the evening, Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th August, Knowle West Media Centre. Contact James or Sandra on 0117 903 0444

Story-time and craft sessions

“Dangerous Dragons” story and craft for 3-5 year olds.

Friday 8th August, 10.30am -11.30am, Filwood Library.

50p. Places limited, call 0117 903 8581. “Mythical Creatures” story and craft for 6-10 year olds. Monday 11th August, 11am – 12 noon, Filwood Library. 50p. Places limited, call 0117 903 8581.

Volunteering

Can you spare half a day a week to provide a vital service for people with cancer to access emotional support and information? Penny Brohn Cancer Care are recruiting volunteers to help run their national helpline and to support in the provision of information to clients. If you’re interested please contact Jenny Idle on 01275 370 362 or email jenny.idle@pennybrohn.org

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7 Wisdoms of Confidence Building

Joining Forces Skills for Work

Course for anyone who is unemployed, to provide knowledge and skills to prepare for work. 3 workshops: Talk 4 Work; No ‘I’ in Team; Positive Action & Goal Setting. No exams or tests. 22nd, 23rd & 24th July, 10am – 1pm each day. The Park, Daventry Road. Call 0117 955 1167.

Free for anyone over the age of 19 with qualifications below Level 2 (GCSE D-G / NV level 1).

Work Club

City of Bristol College Filwood Centre, Filwood Broadway, Thursdays 9.30am–12.30pm.

Get advice and support with: job searching, writing a CV, job applications, interview skills. Join as soon as you can and complete the programme over 10 weeks. Contact Kate: kate.myers@cityofbristol. ac.uk or call 0117 312 2008.

Arts

Experience Urban

A free course from The Prince’s Trust for young people aged 16-25, who are out of education and employment.

11th August – 1st September 2014 (Monday - Friday). Design, create and exhibit your own Urban Art and work with professionals including Felix FLX Braun. Contact Annette: Annette.johns@princes-trust. org.uk or 07538 936145.