The Week In - Issue 748 - 21st September 2022

THE WEEK IN East Bristol & North East Somerset

21st September 2022

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KFC’s controversial plans for Longwell Green drive-thru are refused The site of the proposed KFC

Kentucky Fried Chicken’s controversial plans to open a

from any school. However, it was pointed out by local residents

drive-thru in the Asda car park at Longwell Green have

that the primary school would be just 65 metres away.

been scuppered.

The governors shared other concerns raised by local residents

Last Friday South Gloucestershire Council refused planning

about noise, odour, litter, vermin, light pollution, more traffic

permission for the restaurant and takeaway in the eastern

(and emission levels) and an increase in anti-social behaviour

corner of the car park at Craven Way, saying it was not the right

(ASB) in the area.

place for a fast food outlet.

Meanwhile police concerns about ASB had led to KFC saying

There had been more than 100 objectors, including

they would be prepared to slash their proposed 24-hour

safeguarding concerns from the governors at Barrs Court

opening to 10am to 11pm. The police crime prevention design

Primary School which is just metres away. They said that

advisor Kevin Wilkinson had highlighted the “substantial crime

building a fast food restaurant so close to a school would be

risk in the area”. His report said: “Over the previous 12-month

there were seven offences of robbery, 37 offences of violence

irresponsible and add to already worrying child obesity

period within a 500-metre radius from the site there have been

against the person, 35 public order offences and 15 offences of

statistics.

some 321 instances, of which 113 were ASB (anti-social

criminal damage.”

KFC had stated that any advertising would be 200 metres away

behaviour). Of the crimes in the area discounting the retail theft

He welcomed the developer’s security proposals, which included CCTV, intruder and panic alarms and staff being trained in conflict resolution, but had raised concerns over 24hour opening, saying that with premises at the nearby Aspects Leisure Park closing at 2am, users could move on to the new KFC, extending the time that the local community might be disturbed.

The council also received 10 comments of support for a KFC, including that it would create jobs and offer an alternative to McDonald’s at Aspects.

The reason the council refused the application was because planning policy says that opportunities to use suitable town centre or edge-of-centre sites should be fully explored, and outof-centre sites only considered where these are not available.

The council’s planning team said “insufficient information and

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Also in this week’s issue

Keynsham High Street loses two shops . . . page 3

Commemorating the life of The Queen . . . page 7

5G phone mast planned near Kingswood play area . . . page 9

Anger over double yellow lines delay in Longwell Green . . . page 10

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KFC’s controversial plans are refused Continued from page 1

overlooking impact, given the tree screening and separation

analysis” had been provided by the developer to show that

distance.

no centre or edge-of-centre sites were available for the

This week Barrs Court Primary School headteacher Daniel

development.

Webster said: “We are obviously delighted that common

Council officers actually raised no concerns about noise,

sense has been used by the planners. We are relieved that the

odour, traffic or parking. Although the glass entrance of the

pupils will not be overlooked by a KFC.

proposed restaurant would face towards the primary school,

“No school should have a have a fast food chain built so

they considered there would not be a loss of privacy or

close.”

Loss of two Keynsham High Street shops One of Keynsham High Street’s best-known shops, Church’s Newsagents, is set to close this week.

It is understood, although not as yet officially confirmed, that the PDSA will be taking over the premises as a charity shop. And family-run dessert parlour Chillin’ opposite Church’s closed its doors for good on Sunday, thanking customers for their support.

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Sexual offence in woodland Police were in Abbots Wood in Keynsham on Friday where areas were sealed off. Inquiries were being carried out following a reported sexual offence earlier in the week.

In a statement Avon & Somerset Police said: “We'd like to reassure the public that at this time we believe this is an isolated incident and additional patrols will be conducted.

“Officers will ensure the victim is being provided with any support they need.”

On Facebook the business said: “We’ve had a lovely time serving you and are sad to go.”

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‘Illegal vote’ row as councillors highlight Hanham Abbots parish councillors have agreed to continue funding youth work on a Friday night in Hanham, despite concerns from some members that it is not getting large numbers of youngsters off the street as intended.

Hanham Youth Club, run by Creative Youth Network (CYN), is the busiest one in South Gloucestershire and Bristol.

There are three open access nights each week at the High Street centre, plus the Friday night session, which is now run as a small group session delivering early intervention mental health support and informally educating young people in relationship problem-solving skills, diverting them from antisocial behaviour and supporting them to reintegrate into positive activities.

Both Hanham Abbots Parish Council and neighbouring Hanham Parish Council each provide £4,125 a year towards the Friday night project which started at Hanham Woods Academy before relocating to Hanham Youth Centre in 2016.

At the start of Hanham Abbots Parish Council’s meeting this month, the chair Steve Hicks said he was not happy that the vote was on the agenda as CYN had been working with the

THE WEEK IN Barrs Court, Bitton, Brislington, Cadbury Heath, Compton Dando, Corston, Downend, Emersons Green, Fishponds, Hanham, Hillfields, Keynsham, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Mangotsfield, Marksbury, North Common, Oldland Common, Pucklechurch, Saltford, Staple Hill, Stockwood, St George, Warmley, Whitchurch, Wick, Willsbridge.

council for a long time and they “should really have our confidence”.

But Cllr Simon Atwell temporarily left the meeting after angrily declaring that Cllr Hicks’ comments were not acceptable as he should be “impartial” as chair. Cllr Hicks subsequently withdrew what he had said in his capacity as chair but said that it remained his personal statement.

Cllr Kate Bell said that local people had come to her with concerns about the way the Friday night funding is being spent. She said the item had been on the agenda at the council’s last meeting and “we came to a conclusive vote” but Cllr Hicks had declared that the vote was “illegal” and that the issue of funding could be added to September’s agenda.

It is understood that the vote at the previous meeting was deemed illegal because it was not mentioned on the agenda that it was going to take place. No vote is recorded in the council’s minutes for July.

CYN has held a total of 51 Friday night sessions in the past year with activities including cooking, arts sector excursions and trips to Laser Quest and bowling.

Cllr Atwell said he was concerned to hear that some young attendees were interested in graffiti tags, particularly as several local people have contacted the parish council about the state

16,000 copies are distributed through retail outlets, libraries, pubs, community centres each week.

Verified pick-up rate of 97%.

of graffiti locally. He said: “As far as I’m concerned, encouraging them to do some tag work on a youth night is just not demonising it, it’s encouraging it.”

He also echoed concerns from fellow councillor Heather Goddard over food preparation hygiene at the cooking sessions, and said he was worried about the quality of the

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concerns over youth work in Hanham youth work.

CYN youth worker and mental health practitioner Owen Barlow told the meeting that evidence suggests that when you engage young people in what they are interested in, and set limits and boundaries, you open up a door.

And Hannah Panes, head of South Gloucestershire Youth

Services at CYN, told the meeting: “Unless you have worked with young people post-pandemic, I’m sorry but your opinion is probably not valid anymore. It is a completely different world.”

She said statutory youth service has been cut and CYN “are doing all we can to pull things together to make a service”.

She added: “The expertise you are buying in for the money you are paying is exceptional value for money.”

Cllr Atwell said that parishioners who pay their precept “will not see it that way”.

Six councillors voted to continue funding the Friday night project, three voted against and one abstained.

‘Lifeline’ grant for busy youth centre Hanham Parish Council has awarded £19,920 to Creative Youth Network (CYN) towards refurbishment work at Hanham Youth Centre.

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money was given to the parish council to spend by the developer of the new housing estate at Greenbank Road in Hanham.

At their recent meeting the council also agreed to continue with their share of Friday night funding for the youth club.

Hannah Panes, head of South Gloucestershire Youth Services at CYN, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Hanham Parish Council have committed CIL funding towards muchneeded refurbishments of Hanham Youth Centre, one of the few remaining youth centres in South Gloucestershire.

“Creative Youth Network have been running the youth centre and welcoming hundreds of young people each week for the last 10 years. The revamp will include repainting of walls, replacing broken or damaged items, new lighting and new seating.

“We will also buy furniture to finish off the new chill-out room, decorated by young people, which has become a muchneeded wellbeing space for young people who are increasingly struggling with their mental health.”

She said the money would also be spent on a new security gate.

She continued: “Generous grants like this are a lifeline. We are truly grateful to Hanham Parish Council’s investment in

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young people, both through the allocation of CIL funding and continuing to support our Friday night project.”

Spotlight on graffiti In next week’s issue we will feature concerns over increased graffiti in the Hanham and Longwell Green area on both public and private property, amid concerns that the police aren’t doing enough.

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Farewell to The Queen Shops, businesses, schools and surgeries were closed for The Queen’s state funeral on Monday as a mark of respect and to allow people time to commemorate and reflect on the life and legacy of Britain’s longest-serving monarch.

Many local pubs were open however and some local churches opened their doors too for people to come together to watch the televised processions and funeral, including St James’ Church in Mangotsfield, United Church in Longwell Green and Resound Church in Mangotsfield. The spire at St James’ was lit on Monday evening as The Queen was laid to rest at Windsor.

On Sunday night people had been invited to mark the National Moment of Reflection on the eve of her funeral with a one-minute silence either privately, with friends and family, on the doorstep, or as part of a community event. In Kingswood the Friends of Kingswood Park invited people to join them in the park for the silence at 8pm.

Mangotsfield church lit up

Emersons Green Town Council offices

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Prior to that there had been a special commemoration service at nearby Holy Trinity Church which included musical tributes from the St George Singers, followed by a toast to the memory of Her Majesty and the new King Charles III. Since The Queen’s death on 8th September, there have been some stunning local community tributes. In Downend, the flags above the signs marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have been flying at half-mast, while there have been some beautiful commemorative window displays including at Bunch the florist in Staple Hill. Floral tributes have been laid at many places including Keynsham Memorial Park and at the war memorials in Page Park in Staple Hill and Hanham. Flowers laid outside the town council offices in Emersons Green will be collected, and the compost used to plant a tree in memory of Her Majesty.

Meanwhile the many books of condolence that had been opened across our area were closed yesterday (Tuesday).

Age UK in Keynsham advising customers they would be closed

Downend

Staple Hill florist Bunch pays tribute

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LETTERS Treasured memories of meeting The Queen

In (Issue 745) on behalf of Keynsham Town

customers who contact you, the better.

Our only bus service on the Chandag estate will

Council and all that it does for the town. As a

I use this service regularly between Keynsham

be the local 663 service, which though an

resident I am angry at the state of Westbourne

and Paulton. I rely on this bus at all times of day,

excellent service, only operates every two hours,

Dear The Week In

Avenue gutters. In three years, I have never seen

and often use it on an evening. The service is

and stops at teatime.

It was so sad to hear the news of Her Majesty

them cleaned and after many phone calls from

generally reliable and the drivers always

We do NOT all have cars. There are no direct

passing

away.

Sending

thoughts

and

me to the council complaining.

friendly and helpful. This service has been a

bus services from Chandag estate into

condolences to her family.

When the men come to cut the silly amount of

lifeline over the last few years, as I don’t drive

either Bath or Bristol – which is ridiculous

It made us treasure the moment we met The

grass in the pavement, I have asked them if they

and rely on public transport. It is my

considering they are major local towns, with

Queen. She was patron of the Epilepsy Society

could also clear the gutters which are very

independence and freedom to travel as I please.

excellent medical, employment and education

charity and we met her at the patron’s lunch in

overgrown with grass, but promptly told that it

Following the loss of this service in October, I

facilities.

2015. The Epilepsy Society charity is one of the

was not their job. It seems ridiculous when they

cannot get to Paulton. Mine is just one small

I fully realise that many other customers, some

multiple charities we have fundraised for and

are actually there cutting the grass and could

example of how these service cuts impact on

of whom need this service for work, school,

one of the three charities that Layla Reid’s

clear the gutters as well. What a waste of council

customers. Many people use this service and

college, shopping, etc., and many elderly and

Epilepsy Book for Kids raises money for.

money that this could not be done in one go. The

will be affected.

disabled passengers, and the rural community,

We

treasure

the

multiple

letters

from

road looks disgustingly untidy and gets clogged

I could walk for half an hour to either The Talbot

will feel the loss of this service greatly. These

Buckingham Palace that we were sent due to

up when it rains.

in Keynsham, for the airport bus, which is only

customers are being discriminated against and,

Layla’s book and the positive difference that

A frustrated council taxpayer

every hour, or walk down country lanes to

to put it simply, all this lack of public transport

raising epilepsy awareness is doing. So far we

Editor’s note: Grass verges, gulleys, gutters and

Saltford. I will then have to wait and catch a bus

and planning implies that the ‘powers that be’

have sent out 530 epilepsy information packs

drains are the responsibility of Bath and North

into Bath and wait for a bus that is going to

just do not really care.

with Layla’s book inside. along with child-

East Somerset Council, not Keynsham Town

Paulton. The whole journey will take potentially

It makes a mockery of all the adverts

friendly epilepsy first aid leaflets and stickers

Council. The town council advises that problems

up to two hours. My existing journey takes only

encouraging us to use our bus services.

and young carers leaflets to schools, libraries

related

30 minutes.

I would be very grateful if the authorities could

and NHS and epilepsy charities, and to families

https://fix.bathnes.gov.uk/ or by visiting the One

I could walk for 30 minutes into Keynsham, to

come up with any practical solutions to this

who have needed them. We have raised £17,000

Stop Shop in Keynsham Library.

catch a bus into Bristol, to get off at Temple

issue – even a limited timetable, or a smaller

Meads, and wait for the new service to take me

bus – but to leave us with nothing? And why

Passengers on 178 bus discriminated against

to Paulton.

route the replacement service via the Wells

I am retired, and do not relish the idea of

Road which already has good services?

walking down lanes. Or into Keynsham, in all

To say I am saddened and disappointed by the

Gutters not cleared for three years

Dear Editor

weathers, to catch a bus – which may or may not

cancellation of this service is a huge

I am writing to you due to my concerns over the

turn up. This is not feasible or practical in bad

understatement, and that customers, who have

cessation of the 178 bus service between Bristol

weather or dark evenings. Return journeys from

supported all these local bus services, are being

Dear Editor

and Radstock. I am fully aware of the lack of

Paulton to Keynsham will be equally long-

treated in this manner.

I have noted Cllr Andy Wait’s letter in The Week

drivers and funding, but I do feel that the more

winded.

Name & address supplied

to

these

can

be

reported

at

for charities. It's rewarding helping all the charities we support who have helped us.

Sarah Reid

Charity sees financial crisis client numbers double Citizens Advice Bath & North East Somerset says it has seen a huge spike in the number of people coming for help as a result of the cost of living crisis.

Data from the first eight months of 2022 compared to the same period last year, shows the charity is helping more than double the number of people with serious financial problems, and people are struggling in every ward in the B&NES area.

The charity’s chief executive Simon Lawson said: “Our data reveals a worrying situation and that is before the energy price cap increases in October.

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“This winter is going to be a disaster for many local people and it’s vital that we get all the support we can as quickly as possible so we can give aid to those who need it.”

The charity is urgently seeking to recruit more volunteers to help deal with the crisis.

Anyone interested in volunteering can check the website www.citizensadvicebanes.org.uk/ - to see what roles are available and what is needed for each of the roles.

• If you need advice call 0808 278 7897, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

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Plans to put 5G mast close to children’s play area There are plans to install a 17-metre high 5G mast directly opposite Court Road children’s play area in Kingswood.

CK Hutchinson Networks (UK) Ltd has asked South Gloucestershire Council

whether prior approval will be required to erect a mast on the grass verge on the corner of Court Road and Pettigrove Road.

Although the address is given as Kingswood it falls within the Hanham ward of South

Gloucestershire Council. The applicant says that the three local councillors who represent the ward were contacted about it last month.

The mast, which would be green, would support six antennas with a wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the column plus three more equipment cabinets.

Documents include allaying health concerns regarding 5G and exposure to radio waves have also been lodged with the council by CK Hutchinson Networks (UK) Ltd. The planning reference for anyone wishing to have their say is P22/05437/PN1.

The deadline for comments is 13th October.

Paint attack on home Someone wearing a tracksuit and balaclava threw white paint and sprayed red paint over a home on Burley Grove in Mangotsfield at about 4.30am on Monday 12th September.

If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Avon & Somerset Police on 101 and give the call handler the crime reference number 5222220195.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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SUNDAY CHEMISTS Sunday 25th September

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Boots, Gallagher Retail Park, Longwell Green (10.30am-4pm) Asda, Longwell Green (10am-4pm) Boots, Emersons Green Retail Park (10.30am-4.30pm) Sainsbury’s, Emersons Green Retail Park (9.30am-4.30pm) Keynsham Pharmacy, 15 Station Road, BS31 2BH (10am-4pm) Tesco, Callington Road, Brislington (10am to 4pm) Morrisons, 688-718 Fishponds Road, Fishponds (10am-4pm) Boots, Avonmeads Retail Park, St Philips Causeway (11am-5pm)

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Anger over double yellow lines delay Double yellow lines have still not been laid in a Longwell Green housing estate that bin lorries struggle to access because of parking problems – even though the traffic regulation order was signed a year ago.

Planning permission for the 70-home development at Mount Pleasant Farm, off Bath Road, was granted by South Gloucestershire Council in 2012. Each home was allocated at least one off-street parking space, with larger properties having at least two. Although the road network within the estate – known as Hoopers Walk - is “constricted in places”, the council did not initially think waiting restrictions would be needed.

The estate has now been fully occupied for about three years.

In January 2020 the council’s waste contractor Suez flagged up that refuse collections were being hampered - even for their smallest vehicle - and at times prevented from gaining access because of parked vehicles.

After carrying out a consultation the council sealed a traffic

Crimes in Keynsham A garage on Warwick Road in Keynsham was broken into and an alloy wheel was stolen. This was discovered at 5pm on Saturday 10th September but may have occurred any time over the last three weeks, say police.

At just before 1am on Sunday 11th September someone threw a rock at a window at Barnard Walk in the town, causing the outer pane of glass to smash.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Crossword

regulation order last September for double yellow lines in parts of Hoopers Walk which it hoped would ensure regular refuse collections and access for emergency and delivery vehicles.

However, local resident Steve Webb contacted us this week to flag up frustration and concerns after contacting local councillors and council officers about the junction of Bath Road and Hoopers Walk several times.

He said: “Parking on either corner of the junction is extremely dangerous and South Gloucestershire Council have approved plans for double yellow lines to eliminate this. However, the lines have not been installed ‘through lack of funds’.

“I was therefore astonished to read the article in The Week In (Issue 746) that £90,000 secured from the developer of the Mount Pleasant Farm site for improving local amenities had been given to local football clubs when South Gloucestershire Council cannot find a few hundred pounds to install yellow lines on a blackspot on that very same development to avoid potential accidents. What is even more galling is that both these clubs - Longwell Green Sports and AEK-BOCO - play

the yellow lines. Unfortunately, the developer has gone into administration which has hampered efforts to finish this work and the appointed administrators have not progressed it.

“Although the road remains unadopted at this time, we are The book of condolence at St Mary's in Bitton working to address this and intend to step in to lay down the road markings to support the traffic regulation order. The installation of road markings is weather dependent and any obstruction by parked vehicles can also hamper installation, but the matter will be resolved as soon as all these factors

in semi-professional leagues and are self-funding entities with bar facilities, etc., and their players are paid wages and expenses.”

Mr Webb said the junction is the only one on the stretch of the A431 between the top of Willsbridge Hill and the Blue Bowl pub at Hanham that doesn’t have yellow lines.

A council spokesperson told us: “We are aware of the concerns of residents and have been trying to resolve the issue of inconsiderate parking on Hoopers Walk with the developer Mi-Space (UK) Limited who is responsible for putting down

allow us to do so.”

The council said that funding for the sports clubs came from Section 106 (S106) developer contributions: “This is where developers contribute towards the cost of community facilities when the additional need arises as a result of a new housing development. The council is responsible for managing and allocating S106 funding contributions for public open space improvements, including outdoor sport provision and facilities for children and young people. This funding cannot be allocated for other uses.”

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Independent bus firm to provide a replacement service for the 96 Local bus company Abus is stepping in to provide a replacement service for the 96 which is being axed by First at the beginning of October.

Working with Midsomer Norton-based Centurion Travel, Abus will also be providing a replacement service for the 22 between Twerton and Bath University. Both routes will receive financial support from the West of England Combined Authority.

The 96 provides a link between Hengrove and Brislington village and is due to end on 9th October. At the same time, the number 36 service will cease running to Brislington and terminate at St Annes. The new Abus service will follow a slightly different route in order to maintain access to the Brooklea Health Centre in Wick Road. The new route will run via Hareclive Road to serve Morrisons and from Broomhill via Allison Road, Wick

Road, St Annes Park Road, Birchwood Road and School Road to Brislington.

It will maintain the current two-hour frequency during the morning, but afternoon services will be amended slightly to take account of school travel requirements. The timetables on both the 22 and 96 services are still being finalised but will be published very shortly.

Funding from the West of England Combined

Authority will allow the routes to operate until next March, at which time they will form part of a wider tendering process.

While it is good news for Brislington residents there is still no news on any replacement for the 178 service which links Keynsham with villages to the south. See Letters, page 8.

Hold-up at housing development Concerns over landscaping could delay people moving into the new homes on Bath Hill in Keynsham.

Bath & North East Somerset Council last week ruled that Hawkfield Homes Ltd had not met an ecology condition of their planning permission.

The council said that matters remain unresolved: “The grassland is supposed to comprise a flowering lawn mix and confirmation has not been provided in relation to the seed mix. It is unclear whether the climbing plants due to be planted along sections of fencing in two locations have been planted.”

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Bulb planting is also needed. An ecology report on behalf of the developer says that it is currently out of season to plant bulbs which the council acknowledges, but “this condition cannot be discharged until all the landscaping is complete”.

Meanwhile, as we reported last week, Hawkfield Homes are carrying out drainage works for the new development from this week and are expected to finish around 7th October. Traffic is being managed by threeway traffic signals on Bath Hill, Bath Road and Wellsway.

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Utility company’s support for girls’ football club Wales & West Utilities has thrown its support behind Bristol’s largest dedicated girls’ football club, Downend Flyers, as they start the season.

The club have received a £300 donation which has allowed them to purchase training equipment and new kit. The donation comes after Wales & West Utilities colleague and

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under 11s coach at Downend Flyers, Matthew Fowler, put in a request for support from his employer.

He said: “We are seeing increased numbers of girls coming forward wanting to play football, but the pandemic has sadly had an impact on sponsorship support, which means that our money is being stretched a lot further. It’s great that Wales & West Utilities has been able to get behind the club and the sponsorship will make a huge difference to our girls. We are really looking forward to this season – we hope to do Wales & West Utilities proud.”

The gas emergency and pipeline service for Wales and the South West has provided the funding as part of its commitment to support the communities it serves.

New home fire safety checker September is Home Fire Safety Month and Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) are encouraging people to use a new online tool to access free advice.

It has been created through a partnership between the National Fire Chiefs Council and Safelincs, with the aim of providing even more people with free home fire safety advice.

Accidental fires at home are a real risk, with 470 attended by the service last year, a 1.7% increase on the previous year. The tool will enable anybody to access free fire safety advice via an easy questionnaire, and AF&RS hope that this will help to reduce the risk of accidental fires in homes.

Find out more at https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/?ref=AVNFRS

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Plans for paddock Plans have been submitted to South Gloucestershire Council to change the use of part of a paddock in Bitton to an equestrian ménage and dog agility arena.

The application is for land at Barry Hill House at Cherry Garden Road.

The planning reference is P22/05086/F.

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Hundreds enjoy school’s 30th birthday Bonanza Barrs Court Primary School celebrated its 30th birthday on Saturday.

More than 300 people, including pupils past and present, their families and members of the Barrs Court community, attended the Bonanza.

Among them was the school’s first headteacher Barbara Fox. Mrs Fox, who was the head for 20 years, said: “It is so lovely to come back and see the school doing so well and catch up with old colleagues and pupils.”

The day was blessed with glorious weather and a fantastic atmosphere. The happy sound of children enjoying the penalty shoot-out,

bouncy castle and dancing to the live band was infectious. Families could relax on the field and enjoy the food and drink and browse the numerous stalls.

After pupils showed off their skills in a sports

without the volunteers PTFA or members of staff that organised it. Headteacher Daniel Webster said: “A huge thank you to everyone that helped organise and run the Bonanza. It’s

been such a wonderful day. Events like this demonstrate what a special community Barrs Court Primary School still has after 30 years.”

showcase, the choir gave a rousing performance which included a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. One of the highlights of the day was when past and present members of staff joined the choir for a performance of the school's ‘anthem’, We Are The Young. The day ended with a ‘soak the teacher’ event!

The Bonanza would not have been possible

Current headteacher Daniel Webster with the school's original head Barbara Fox

Crowds enjoying the Bonanza

Club celebrates 25th anniversary Members of Barrs Court Probus Club have celebrated their 25th anniversary. Seventy members, together with guests from other local Probus clubs, enjoyed a formal lunch with live music entertainment at the Players Golf Club at Codrington over the summer.

David Tiley, club president, welcomed members and guests to the lunch and thanked William Tipping, the club’s lunch secretary, for making the arrangements.

Mr Tipping, who is one of the founder members of the club, told The Week In how pleasing it has been to see the club develop and mature since 1997, with members forming close friendships and enjoying different social activities.

Probus is a UK-wide network of clubs for retired or semi-retired men with a professional and business background, which was founded in the mid-1960s.

The Barrs Court club (which has an associated Ladies’ Club) meets twice a month at The Centre in Longwell Green,

inviting guest speakers. Members have regular lunches, day trips and holidays.

Several members enjoy golf and some belong to local bowling clubs. A breakfast club plays indoor bowls on a weekly basis during the winter.

There are other local Probus clubs meeting in Downend, Frenchay, Fishponds and Warmley. Anyone with an interest in joining one of these clubs is welcome to email bcprobusclub@gmail.com and will be put in touch with their local club.

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