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Retail shake-up on Glos Road North Filtonvoice has learned the Texaco petrol garage on Gloucester Road North could be demolished and replaced by five ‘retail units’, according to plans submitted to South Glos Council. There would also be a new access for vehicles and car parking if the plans are approved.

In another application, the former Good Viewing TV and electrical shop, near the shoppers’ car park, could become a cafe/ restaurant for 40 covers and ‘mixed use’ retail development. Both applications will be considered by South Glos Council planners.

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Filton family tell No.10 how charity’s nurses are lifeline When caring for a severely disabled child, time is precious – time spent with the child and time to do the day-to-day things many of us don’t give a second thought. Faith Tutton, mum to Sophie, explains how a Bristol-based charity has thrown her family a lifeline and how she has helped bring the team’s work to the attention of those at Number 10. Our younger daughter Sophie has Rett Syndrome, a neurological condition that she was born with. However, we didn't know she had it for the first year of her life as she learned to sit, crawl, babble and feed herself. At the age of 14 months she went through a short but devastating regression, when all that she had learned disappeared. Our little girl was no longer able even to sit unaided. She lost her speech. Within a year she had been diagnosed with epilepsy, a spinal curvature and breathing abnormalities. Now she has a tube into her stomach to help her feed. She needs constant oxygen. We have had to deal with all of Sophie’s complex medical needs and come to terms with her poor prognosis, combined with the grief of losing the little girl we once had. This is where Jessie May nurses come in. Jessie May is a Bristol- based charity providing nursing care at home for children and young people with lifelimiting conditions who are not expected to live beyond the age of 19. Jessie May has offered us a lifeline. The charity has been able to provide us with a team of nurses who are able to draw up all of Sophie's meds, competently manage her gastrostomy tube, her oxygen, and her complex seizures. They are able to release me from the strain of caring for a few hours. This has enabled me to be mum to our older daughter Lucy, to give her the quality time that can so often disappear when faced with the difficulties of

caring for a profoundly disabled child. At the beginning of July Sophie spent four nights in hospital. On two occasions a Jessie May nurse came in to sit with her, and feed her, so that I could get out of the ward for enough time to eat a meal. They are able to tailor their help to the families that need it most. Respite in the home is more than being able to sit and put your feet up for three hours. It's about giving us all time. Time for Sophie to play and have all her needs met by a dedicated and professional nurse. Time to spend with our older daughter, get the housework done, or the shopping. Time to get back on top of things so I can be the best Mum and carer to Sophie. We don't know how much time we will have with Sophie, but the Jessie May nurses help us to make the most of it. To publicise this good work, and with the intention of extending the service to a broader area, possibly even nationwide, Jessie May were invited to a reception at 10 Downing Street and we were asked to go along too. We met Samantha Cameron and many of the trustees of Jessie May. We were able to have a look around the first floor and have lots of photos taken there. We were even able to drive up Downing Street and park our car directly opposite Number 10! It was a great experience and one which I hope will serve to publicise the wonderful work that this charity does for so many life-limited children in the area.

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Meeting to discuss airfield future A meeting will be held to discuss the future of the Filton airfield site. It is being held at Filton Community Centre on Thursday, September 5 at 7pm. Campaigners still believe the site, which closed to flights in December is still viable and could be used to create jobs as well as maintaining the aerospace industry. They also point to the lack of airport capacity in the UK and say Filton could be an answer. Filton Airfield was closed by BAE Systems who said the airfield was no longer sustainable and that they had had no interest from other parties in buying it as an airfield. Just days before the airfield saw the last ever flights from its runway, the Bristol Post revealed that it had been sold to a highprofile London-based property

company, Bridgehouse Capital Limited in a deal thought to be worth £120million. Last month, the Post also revealed that the airfield made £1.6 million profit in its last year of operation.

Airfield campaigner Barry Cash told the Post: “Filton has one of the longest runways in the country. “It’s inconceivable that it could not be a going concern

for today’s rapidly expanding aviation industry.” Local campaigner and Filton councillor Doug Daniels said: “The disclosures that the airfield did not run at a loss to the operators has directed possibilities that could be further investigated. “A direct approach has been made to airline operators – significantly Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines – who are experiencing difficulties at Gatwick due to the airport’s expansion and may be looking for alternative maintenance bases, as a result. “Filton could alternatively be used as an ancillary to Lulsgate Airport to serve the business community and encourage the intended growth of Bristol. “We welcome all residents to hear all about it at this important meeting.”

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Charborough Road Primary SATs ‘witheld’ public statement from the school Editor’s note: This is the agreed public statement, unedited, from Laura Thompson, chair of the board of governors at Charborough Road School, along with South Glos Council The results of the school’s Year came to light. A member of staff 6 Standard Assessment Tests has been suspended pending the carried out in May this year outcomes of this investigation. have been withheld by the In the event that the results Standards and Testing Agency are annulled, pupils will not be (STA) pending an investigation required to re-sit the tests and into apparent administrative the school and local authority irregularities. are working with the pupil’s We are working to support destination secondary schools the STA with their investigation to ensure that their transition and await their results. to secondary education is not The school prides itself on affected. its high teaching standards Further information on the and launched an internal outcomes of both investigations investigation as soon as the issue will be issued when available.

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Big step forward for rail campaign to link Filton with rest of Bristol The campaign to bring back the Henbury Loop Line – led by Bristol MP Charlotte Leslie – took a massive step forward after a special train was commissioned to run on the route. Around 100 guests, including rail campaigners, politicians of all parties and residents, had a taste of what might be if funding is found to restore the Loop as part of Bristol’s MetroWest rail system. The MetroWest scheme would link Filton Abbey Wood to Henbury and stations on the Severn Beach Line. It is also understood that the former North Filton stop could be utilised to cope with proposed development on and around Filton Airfield. Ms Leslie, who has been spearheading the battle to bring the Loop back into service, said she was delighted with the enthusiasm for the plan and now called on the West of England Partnership to push for the scheme’s introduction as soon as possible. The partnership’s current plans only stipulate a Henbury ‘Spur’, meaning trains would have to return in the direction they came, described by Ms Leslie as ‘wholly inadequate’. She said: “A proper loop and a reopened Henbury station, as part of MetroWest, would be a gamechanger for Bristol with the investment needed – around £10m to get it going – a drop in the ocean compared to the long-term benefits for decades to come.

parties, rail campaigners and commuter who agreed that Bristol’s congestion problems will only be solved by a proper rial network connecting as much of the city as possible.

“This is an opportunity which must not be missed. “This loop line would create a circle line round the city, joining up the line going north from Temple Meads in the east of the city, via Filton to a new, re-opened Henbury Station and onwards to join the ever-more popular Severn Beach Line, and back down via Clifton Down to Temple Meads. “The doubters mutter that it is all just too difficult and can never happen. “The West of England Partnership currently favour a re-opened station at Henbury, but as a cul-de-sac turn-back station; like building a circuit board but not finishing the final millimetre to make the whole thing light up. “However, on a specially chartered train last month, we proved the doubters wrong – that it can happen. Currently freight trains

use the line but not passenger services. Ms Leslie, who has been campaigning strongly on this issue for several years, says it would be a massive missed opportunity if a full loop was not created. The special journey was welcomed by politicians of all

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July Filton Town Council roundup Dog mess Filton town councillors heard complaints from residents that dog mess is getting worse on Elm Park fields and other locations in the town. Resident Dave Mikkelson said the situation was “terrible” and that he had not seen the dog warden for some time. Another resident, Beryl Brand, said she had asked the council to place more dog bins but this had not happened. PCSO Sheryl Drewitt, when asked about owners whose dogs leave a mess, said that since it is a bylaw situation, it should be reported to the dog warden but she confirmed officers would speak to owners if they received a complaint. Councillor Andy Chubb Councillor Andy Chubb will NOT be resigning from the authority, despite his statement last month that he would be standing down due to dissatisfaction with councillors not being listened to. Cllr Chubb, a Labour

councillor for Conygre, said he had stood down from the finance committee but indicated he may return at a future date. In a stormy discussion session, residents said he should not be able to attend future meetings of finance. However it was pointed out that the set-up of finance means all councillors are invited to attend each month

• Setting up a group aimed at helping men with issues they might be facing. Katie also updated councillors on plans to bid for cash to buy a bus which would serve the town, especially Conygre, which has seen bus services withdrawn. She said: “There have been 30 applications submitted to the Sustainable Travel Grant fund, with the total expenditure requested totalling over £1m. “Whilst the interest has been very positive, this means not all schemes submitted can be funded through this as the total fund is just £750,000. “After a successful community consultation involving over 40 Filton residents the Filton/ Conygre Bus steering group, consisting of Southern Brooks Community partnership, Four Towns and Vale link Community Transport, Filton Town Council, Filton Sure Start Centre and South Gloucestershire Council have submitted a grant application for the Sustainable Funding Grant of up to £50,000.

Southern Brooks Southern Brooks’ Filton worker Katie Donovan updated the council on work in the town in the last few weeks. She said there were plans for: • Setting up a group to help women who had suffered domestic violence, along the lines of a similar group in Patchway; • Running a coffee morning for isolated parents to give them some assistance with family life. She said this was needed as some parents did not cross the minimum threshold for help at SureStart;

“The closing date was Friday 26th July; we hope to hear a definitive answer by mid September. If successful the Conygre ward will have a bus for Filton Avenue. “If successful the steering group see an opportunity to do a ‘Filton Bus Trail’ working in partnership with the children and young people of Filton as part of a Dreamscheme project.” Cycle speedway Councillors were asked about the cycle speedway track which is no longer used for the sport. Residents complained it was not being maintained. However councillors said there might be an opportunity in opening it up to help children learn how to cycle and pledged to look into the matter further Meeting venue change There are no meetings in August but the September full council meeting, on September 24, will be held at Bethany Hall in Conygre, starting at 7.30pm.

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Olympic torch staff recognised for their work during memorable day Staff who helped residents families who cheered and took enjoy the Olympic Torch pass photographs. safely through the streets of Houses were decked out in Filton and other parts of South bunting and children waved flags Gloucestershire have been as the procession went by. named team of the year. The route was planned so that Their work was commended the Flame would come within ten during the council’s annual Pride miles of 95 percent of people in Awards, designed to acknowledge the UK. the hard work of council staff in Ms Deeks said: “This team providing excellent services to demonstrated a truly one-council residents. approach to delivering services. Chief Executive Amanda “On two days in May last year, Deeks presented the team of the Olympic Flame shone a light the year award to a range of on South Gloucestershire during representatives* who all worked its journey towards London 2012. together to make the two-day “Huge crowds lined the 1 through 08/03/2012 15:36Longwell Olympic Torch811_A5L_EDGE_Refurb_234099.ai event last May so streets Bitton, memorable. Green, Hanham and Filton to Hundreds of people lined welcome the torchbearers at this the streets of Filton in bright fantastic community event which sunshine as the Olympic torch owed its success to the hard relay passed along Southmead work and dedication of staff from Road. across the whole council. It was carried by 58-year“The team pulled out all the old Corinne Day, watched by stops to make sure the event 811_A5L_EDGE_Refurb_234099.ai

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was safe and memorable for an estimated 20,000 residents and visitors who came out to celebrate. “Their planning and management of the event, together with our partners, ensured that every single person could be proud of South Gloucestershire as the Olympic torch travelled along the streets.” A video capturing their roles on the day has been posted on the YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/ southgloscouncil Other winners included Shaun Halford who received a young employee of the year award. As a newly qualified Environmental Health Officer, who gained a first class honours degree in environmental health last summer, it’s his job to make sure the food we eat out, or at home, is safe to consume.

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Golfer Will tees off against world’s best

A Filton boy who started swinging a golf club at the age of four is taking on the best young players in the world this month – and is still only 11 years old. Will Lewis, who has just left Year 6 at Charborough Road Primary School and will be joining Orchard Academy in September, has been invited to compete in the US Kids World Championship in North Carolina. The young golfer’s skill has been getting him noticed locally for some years, but with competitions taking him

to Wales and Scotland more recently he is earning recognition from much further afield. His dad Darren said: “Will seemed to have a natural talent for the game even at an early age. He would spend hours in the garden with a plastic club hitting balls, but he had a real love for this so just kept on swinging.” Will first began playing on 9-hole courses at The Bristol Golf Club, then joined Long Ashton Golf Club at the age of seven where his talent caught the eye of the club’s professionals and got his first official handicap of 36.

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It was off to play Kendleshire again recently and, despite a depleted team selection, we mustered up six lucky lads to represent Filton Golf Club Juniors, writes team coach Adam Saunders. The team was as follows (and all scores will be in this order): George Hilliam, Henry van der Hoest, Billy Wilde, Ray Davey, James Saunders and Dan le Bas. The pre-match talk was of keeping calm, playing with pride while wearing the shirt, doing the best you could and not giving up. I (their nervous coach) sat in the best vantage point at the Kendleshire, which is on the 4th tee, as this allows you to watch

Playing in the junior team saw Will take on boys twice his age, winning as many matches as he lost. Last year he competed in the Wee Wonders regional qualifier at Dewstow Golf Club in Chepstow and a win took him to the grand final of the British Championship at St Andrews in Scotland, where he came eighth. An invitation to play at the European Championships at Craigielaw Golf Club in Scotland then followed where he finished 13th out of 54 boys in his age group from all over Europe. George Hilliam, Henry van der Hoest, Billy Wilde, Ray Davey, James Saunders and Dan le Bas

other holes throughout the round. The boys set off in good fashion and following the 4th hole the scores were 1up; 2up; level; 1 down; 3 up; 1 down . Looking good at this point. By the end of 7th it was 2up; 4up; level; level; 3up; 1up. Starting to smile and relax now, not quite so nervous (that’s me by the way). I can't explain why (as a coach and parent) I get so wound up. The boys all seem to take it

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in their stride very well, once mums, dads and even grandads find something else to do apart from watch! End of 10th still looking good: 1down; 5up; 2down; 1up; 4up; 2up. At this point I was thinking we might just pull this off! If you have played Kendleshire Golf Club you will know that the players disappear for a while and it is during this period that I was left biting my nails to the quick.

Will Lewis,11 It was this placing that earned him a chance to compete in America at Pinehurst Golf Resort from August 1-3. Will’s current handicap is 11 and he aims to be in single figures by the start of next year. Finally, the boys reappeared on 16th, still in contention, but much closer now, leaving the match hanging by a thread until the final match on the final hole. The final scores go like this: Lost 4&3; Won 2&1; Lost 2&1; Lost 2&1; Won 5&4. And finally, bringing up the rear, was Dan who played the first complete 18 holes of his life (14 & 9 holes before this). Going up the last he was 1up and just needed a half to halve the match. Could he do it? He held his nerve and he and his opposition partner were both down for 8; Hole halved, match halved. I couldn't believe the result as I have to admit I wasn't expecting it. I can't tell you how proud I am of these boys. Well behaved, well mannered and wearing Filton Team shirts. What more do you want? Well done, boys. See you on the tee.

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Filton has a new street after a gated development of five homes was officially opened earllier this month. Ernest Close, just off 10th Avenue, was built by property developer Ernie Arathoon. Now South Glos inspectors say the development is of such a high standard that they plan to nominate it for the LABC 2014 Building Excellence awards. The official opening was attended by town councillors, builder who had worked on the project and South Glos chairman Ian Bolton. Ernest Close has three fourbed homes and two three-bed homes which are now being marketed by Franklin Cole. Mr Arathoon, a property developer for 25 years and director of Bristol City FC, said he wanted to create a development which would feel secure for residents and where

children could play without the fear of traffic. Town councillor Brian Freeguard said the gated aspect was an attractive feature and that the development had good access to schools, nurseries and other town facilities. Mr Arathoon was supported at the opening ceremony by his

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Car boot buyers help Jaye on way to taking first steps The family of a four-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy have been given hope that he will one day be able to walk unaided. Jaye Cook has been told he is suitable for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery, an operation carried out by Frenchay Hospital. However, the procedure will cost £30,000 and the family has begun fundraising in earnest – attending Shield Road Primary’s car boot sale last month. Jaye’s grandparents Diane and Roger Cook, who lived in Filton for 34 years, have held several sales along with his auntie Jenny and are now organising more events as well as setting up a fundraising page for the operation. Mrs Cook, who now lives in Stoke Lodge, said: “Jaye is a really happy little chap, he loves all the superheroes like Spiderman, Superman and Iron Man. He has two older sisters and a baby brother and he loves to help his little brother. He would love to run and play with him when he is bigger. Wouldn’t it be great if Jaye could take his first steps when his little brother takes his.” Jaye will be five in September

Jaye Cook needs an operation to enable him to walk unaided; his family, right, raising funds towards the £30,000 cost of the operation at Shield Road Primary School’s car boot sale last month and will be starting at school in Kingswood where he lives with mum Melanie, dad Martin, sisters Daisy and Macy and little brother Sonny. He was born 10 weeks premature and was diagnosed

with cerebral palsy at 18 months old. His family were told just over a month ago that he was suitable for the surgery, which involves separating nerves as they enter the spinal column. The family have set up a

fundraising page through the charity Tree of Hope, which supports families with children who need surgery, treatment, therapy or equipment. To visit the page and donate, go to www. justgiving.com/jaye2walk.

First sale is hailed a huge success The organisers of Shield Road Primary’s first ever car boot and table-top sale say the event was an all-round success, raising more than £400 for the school and bringing the community together. A wide range of items were on sale from car boots and stands on July 20, including cakes and a very popular plant stall, and visitors also enjoyed a bouncy castle, raffle, cream teas, burgers and more. One of the organisers Kirsten Gooding said: “It was a beautiful warm day and the sun shone for us. There was a great community atmosphere and a good selection of all age groups as there was something for everyone.

“We are truly overwhelmed by the support and positive feedback we received from those who attended this event. “It was very hard work for all those involved, from the Friends of Shield Road to the parents and grandparents who each gave up their day to support our school. “We achieved what we set out to do, bringing the community together while raising £458.89 for school play equipment.” The Friends of Shield Road Primary are now looking forward to the next car boot sale in the autumn. The group is run by a small number of parents who meet at 6.30pm every second Monday of the month and new members are welcome.

Members of the Friends of Shield Road Primary at the car boot sale

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News Trust launches Work Academy

A local NHS trust has launched a scheme to help people of all ages get back into work. The Work Academy has been set up by North Bristol NHS Trust to offer up to eight weeks’ work experience in a range of roles across the trust. The scheme, in partnership with Job Centre Plus, is open to people who have been unemployed for a while or teenagers who are not in employment or education, covering ages 14 to 65. Ten people will be enrolled at the Work Academy at any one time and they will also be given training in writing CVs and interview skills. Jane Hadfield, head of learning and development at North Bristol NHS Trust, said: “The aim is to increase the range of apprenticeship opportunities available to recruit people into the NHS, and provide career progression once recruited.”

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Man fined for selling copied films at work A Rolls-Royce employee who was caught selling counterfeit films through his workplace in Filton has been prosecuted after pleading guilty to a number of offences. Martin Hann, of Palmers Court, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, was ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and to pay costs of £2,354.31 after being convicted of nine offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994 at Northavon Magistrates' Court on July 15. The case came to the attention of South Gloucestershire Trading Standards officers in November 2011 after an anonymous tip-off from Crimestoppers. A warrant was executed at Mr Hann's home, which uncovered more than 1,000 copied films and film covers. There were multiple copies of

a number of films, which Trading Standards officers said further confirmed to them they were intended for sale. Councillor Claire Young, chair of the Communities Committee, said: "I hope this case raises awareness to both employers and employees that the sale of counterfeit goods in the workplace is illegal and will not be tolerated. "Mr Hann is being forced to pay both financially and through the loss of 120 hours of his free time. This should act as a significant deterrent to others engaging in this activity.” The workplace is referred to by Trading Standards officers as the "hidden marketplace", as the sale of counterfeit items there is often not reported. Mark Pullin, Strong, Safer Communities Manager, said: “I

support the action taken by Trading Standards in this matter. “This is an example of an individual who has taken advantage of the familiar surroundings of his workplace and the trust of his colleagues to engage in criminal activity. “I strongly encourage anyone who is aware of similar activity occurring in the workplace or other social situations to report the matter to Trading Standards for investigation,” he added. Anyone who comes across counterfeit goods being sold can contact Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 08456 040506 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. More information and advice on a range of Trading Standards issues can be found at www. southglos.gov.uk.

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No entry

I see in Councillor Hutchinson’s roads update that there a proposal to make Northville Road to Cropthorne Road ‘No Entry’. I should declare an interest as I live in the middle of Northville Road and find it convenient to go down Cropthore Road to access Filton Avenue and Filton Road from Eden Grove. The main point against making Cropthorne Road ‘No Entry’ is that the recycling teams use this turning to deal with properties in Cropthorne Road in South Gloucestershire. The through traffic on Northville Road might be eased if the 7.5T weight restriction sign on Northville Road was at Filton Avenue rather than Cropthorne Road, so that lorries have a viable alternative rather than just continuing down the rest of Northville Road. However, seeing how little notice is taken of the ‘No Right Turn’ signs on Filton Road (even at Eden Grove), I wonder if road signs serve any purpose at all. Nigel de Bray

Big squeeze

Yet another garden is about to be built on in Filton. Why is it that every time a property is sold that has a decent family size garden, a builder buys it to squeeze in numerous flats? The latest one is on the corner of Branksome Drive and Station Road where the builder is hoping to put up 4 flats. It is so difficult to buy anywhere with a reasonable sized garden these days. Not only is there the loss of garden space but it will add to the parking problems already faced by residents as well as causing potential dangers

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to pedestrians and road users. Various children walk that route to and from school and if planning permission is granted they will have more cars to deal with on a corner that is already difficult to cross. Please help to stop the garden grabbing by objecting to the overdevelopment of our town. HB, a concerned resident.

Real leadership

Congratulations And Thanks To Bill Moore for having the initial idea of creating a “Community Garden” in Filton. Having been on the community garden team, I would like to thank Bill for his drive and leadership on this project and the support and hard work of the rest of the team. Also we are grateful for the financial support of Filton Town Council. I would like to highlight the fact that yet again Filton residents have shown what can be done when working together as a group, as was the case during the debate on the “Fields In Trust”. Dave Mikkelson and Darren Nation organised Filton residents, and the “first idea” of “The Fields In Trust” was born. This probably shows, some of the best ideas DO COME from the public and I would hope more will be done in the future to improve FILTON for its residents. Elizabeth Elsden

Please pick it up!

I believe it’s Bristol City Council who is mowing Monks Park much more frequently this year than last? Huge improvement, much appreciated. Makes picking up and disposing of dog waste so much easier and complete…but not, of course, for the useless, waste of space people who still don’t! What’s the excuse now then? It’s too heavy to lift? Got a bone in your leg? Maybe it had a fly with attitude sitting on it and you dared not approach?! :o) Dog Walker

Mandate gone

Filton is not exempt from the occasional shake-up in the handling of its current affairs. Over the years the Council has been Labour controlled apart from the occasions where Conservatives have taken charge for a while. Recently however, there have been “second thoughts.” Several of its councillors have chosen to “go Independent” detaching themselves from the political scene. Most of the problems referred to the council bore scant relation to politics. Yet councillors were elected on a political mandate. By “going Independent”, that has been set aside. Before these changes occurred there was a growing tendency to inter-relate. “Bickering!” ...

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know not of the workings and processes of the Town and Gloucestershire Councils however I write with regard to recent work undertaken in Rodney Crescent in relation to the re-surfacing of the pavements a few weeks ago. This work was undertaken by what I presume was a private contractor, again, presumably provided with a contract by one of the said councils. Work began by preparing the existing surface which included the ‘blowing’ of debris, stones and grit into the road and once prepared was followed with a coating for which the residents were advised not to walk or drive on for an hour. Despite refraining from using the surface for more than the advised period, it began to show signs of being churned up as my car was driven over it to get in and out of my drive. Several weeks later and the surface continues to be churned up as cars use the surface throughout the locality. I would therefore question whether the surface material is fit for purpose and whilst it

leading roles in the fight to retain it. I feel sure that political party directors will view this drift to “Independence” with concern. “Is it temporary?” they will ask. ”A mere threat of defiance?” “Or will it continue to the next election?” Time alone will tell! There must be a reason for the defections. It needs to be thoroughly reviewed. Douglas Daniels, Cllr Filton Town Council

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A big thank you to Mr Antony who returned my purse to my home after it accidentally dropped from my rucksack on way to work. Thanks a million. A perk of living in Filton! Anjali Soodan

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Ken Hoare: This will link other parts of Bristol and will be cheaper than the bus and more accessability for the elderly and infirm. Roger Hutchinson: It will be an integral part of the proposed new Metro and link us in with the suburban network, including the re-opening of a station at Filton North and a new station at Henbury. The way these campaigners talk about it would lead people to believe that the local authorities have or are doing nothing about it. The opposite is the truth, we have been working hard to persuade Government that

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A new column on the things that REALLY matter to Filton people looked cosmetically acceptable on day one, I cannot foresee how the material will last anything like as long as would Tarmac as used in days gone by. I can only presume that in these times of financial constraints that out-sourcing this work was deemed best use of tax payers money, however, I question in my mind whether value for money has been achieved. It may just be that we have outsourced this work without providing a suitable, clearly defined specification in which case, should similar work be planned in other areas there may be time to re-asses the specification and re-evaluate the life expectancy of the material and cost of replacement to see if the current outsourced model does achieve the aims of both the council and tax payer. Working on the assumption that those within the council

organisation may have been ill advised regarding the specification, I can’t wait to see the results of the specification

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funding should be allocated to this. Helen Monk: Fantastic!! Just spent Friday and Saturday running round London from North to East to West and nothing is a hassle. If only we had these covering Bristol...Keep going for it.. Sue Whitfield: I travelled this line when they ran the special last year. It would be a great benefit to the local community, both for pleasure trips and commuter. In fact as we were waiting for the bus by Filton College on Saturday, I though how great it would be if the station by the airfield reopened and then we could easily get to Clifton Triangle and The Downs. for the road design for Filton for which I have complete confidence in the council to shortly execute to alleviate the current congestion problem and cope with the future increased traffic congestion as the vast housing complex’s are completed at Abbey Wood, Charlton Hayes and upon our beloved airfield. In the meantime, in addition to my current tax contribution, I, like a vast section of Filton residents who own a car will continue to budget and fund the replacement of wheel bearings and other related parts of my car as I drive along our roads over the many pot holes, sunken drainage covers and ‘access to sewerage and drainage systems’ – known as manhole covers for most of my un-politically correct days. I will of course continue to take responsibility for my own budget and finances and will now adjust these accordingly to cope with the many stone chips which I may incur since, several weeks later, I see no sign of a road sweeper to remove the vast amount of debris in the road created at the start of the re-surfacing process.

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Crowds turn out to celebrate ‘Best of Bristol’ at fete The sun shone on Charborough Road for this year’s Best of Bristol-themed summer fete, which has brought in an impressive £4,500 for the school. The event was enjoyed by families, school staff, governors and the community as they celebrated all things Bristolian. Games such as Balloon Fiesta, Coin Cabot, Brunel’s Nose and Where’s Wallace? provided a Bristolian twist on the usual fete entertainments and many children enjoyed the kite workshops run by local expert Nick James, a veteran of the city's kite festival. The arena saw performances from the school dance group and Blue Flame Cheerleaders, while GKR Karate invited people up to have a go. Charborough Road’s very own Gromit made his first public appearance - hopefully he’ll be spotted out and about more over the next few weeks. Paul, a father of one of the school's pupils and who was attending and helping at his first Charborough Road fete, said: “There was a fantastic atmosphere and the whole thing was well run, well organised and well supported.”

The event is organised by the Friends of School (FOS) who would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved and to everyone who came along and enjoyed the sunshine. The group also thanked GKN Aerospace, the main sponsor for the event and all the other local businesses that gave sponsorship too. Some of the money raised will be used to fund the PlayPod that the children are already enjoying in the playground while the rest will be used by the school during the coming year on various resources and extra-curricular activities.

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Year 5 students have been coming to Abbeywood for science enrichment activities during term 5 & 6. This is to primarily enhance their chemistry, physics and biology skills in preparation for transition to secondary school. They have used their investigative skills as to â€˜how science worksâ€™. They have also learnt to bring creativity into the classroom. All students have obtained their microscope and bunsen burner licence. Above all they have had serious fun!! The sessions have ended with a spaghetti & marshmallow challenge, with teams competing against each other for a trophy which was presented by Judith Mee, Associate Headteacher.

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The school held our Speaking Competition where the finalists from each of our class families competed for a place in the Inter-School competition. The standard this year was very high with the contestants giving some very entertaining talks on a wide range of subjects such as healthy living, cars, art, and tennis. Our overall winners were Ruben Eswaraprasad representing KS1 and Lara Mitchell representing KS2. Class finalists: Y1 - Ellise Stein, Oliver Jancan Y2 - Ruben Eswaraprasad, Leah Biju Y3 - Louis De Pedro, Arppan Enchackal Y4 - Sophia San Pedro, Chris Joji Y5 - Nevil Shaji, Lara Mitchell Y6 - Sebastian Olds, Marielle Vasquez

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Year 11 leavers were almost unrecognisable when they arived at Ashton Court for their Prom. It was a wonderful night to remember for all of them and a fitting end to a very successful and hardworking year. We are looking forward to seeing them again laster this month to celebrate their exam results.

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Thinking of Selling? Contact Bristol’s Local Expert Detached? Semidetached? Maybe a terraced house? And then there’s the question of how many bedrooms. A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network asked its estate agent members which properties are currently the most soughtafter by homebuyers – a good indication for potential home sellers wanting to enter the market. According to Relocation Agent Network, over 60% of estate agents surveyed said that

semi-detached houses are by far the most soughtafter amongst buyers. The next most popular are terraced houses, with nearly a fifth of Network agents indicating so. When asked what property sizes are most in demand, the vast majority of respondents (80%) said it was three bedroom properties. Network members also report improvements in the property market, with 80% of respondents having sold more properties in the last two months compared

to the same time last year. When considering Relocation Agent Network’s findings, it would appear that more sellers are needed to meet demand. Ross Kieran, Director of Ocean said “Whether you’ve got a one or five bedroom property,

terraced or detached, we are Relocation Agent Network’s appointed Local Expert in Bristol and have the expertise to guide our customers through the selling process. “Our Network membership also means that we have access to potential out of town buyers moving into the area, providing an additional avenue for you to sell your home. Visit www. relocation-agent-network.co.uk for more information on what our Network membership really means or contact us directly 0800 65 25 446.”

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The last time I posted in the FiltonVoice I mentioned that I was due to go on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land or Israel as it is known today. I and the other pilgrims had a fantastic time. During our visit we went to many places of religious significance to Moslems, Jews and Christians. Very early in the Pilgrimage, as we entered maybe our second or third ancient Church, I noticed one of my fellow pilgrims disappear from the group only to re-appear about ten minutes later. Curiosity got the better of me and I asked what she was up to. ‘I’m taking photos of the ‘sacristy’’ she revealed, slightly embarrassed, as if she had

with Father Tom Finnegan St Teresa’s Church, Filton and St Vincent’s Church, Southmead revealed a deep and dark secret! Sacristies are rooms, large and small in most if not all Christian places of worship, sometimes they are called vestries. They are the places where ministers, pastors or priests prepare for the services ahead. It is the place where robes, books and sacred vessels are kept for the worship that takes place in the Church. I have been a priest for eighteen years, and have been in many sacristies, but to be honest I always took them for granted and never took a second look. But her enthusiasm for them

was infectious. By the end of our pilgrimage, we had visited nearly every sacristy in the Holy Land and discovered sacristies both simple and grand, with many wonderful objects both ancient and modern. Often we had to ask for special permission to enter these special places because they often hold precious and priceless artefacts. And to top it all off, we met some wonderful ‘sacristans’, the people who look after these sacred places and love them. I saw the sacristy in a whole new light. My new encounter with sacristies, with my eyes opened, taught me a lesson. Never take anything for

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granted. Always look upon what is most familiar to you as if it is special and to be revered. This of course includes not just places, but people too! How often do we take people for granted? How often do we just presume they will be there for us? How often do we fail to appreciate the people who are right in front of us? Family, friends and yes, even strangers.

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The importance of regular vaccinations At Vets4Pets Filton we like to work with local pet owners to encourage preventative health care. Regular vaccinations are an important way of keeping your pet healthy and protecting against several nasty diseases such as distemper for dogs and leukaemia and flu for cats. As with human health, it’s often easier to prevent your pet picking up these diseases than it is to treat them. Michael Parry, Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Partner at Vets4Pets Filton says: “As well as helping sick pets, we work with owners on pet healthcare advice, from choosing the right flea and worming to education on vaccinations that are an important part in keeping pets healthy and happy.”

Michael continues, “Vaccinations help to protect against nasty diseases that can be life threatening and sometimes people don’t realise that pet vaccines need repeating every year to remain effective.” To help maintain vaccinations Vets4Pets Filton offer a Vac4Life plan which, for a one-off payment of just £99, will give your pet free annual boosters and annual health assessments for the rest of their life. Pop into the practice or call 0117 969 8400 to find out more information on our Vac4Life plan and other things you can do to maintain pet health.

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Charity flying high as kite festival announces support A Filton-based charity has been given a lift with the news it will be the official charity partner for this year’s Bristol International Kite Festival. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is currently aiming to raise £250,000 of extra funding through its Movin’ on Up campaign to pay for a new Eurocopter EC 135 helicopter to serve the 2.1 million people it covers across the region. The charity will be at the Ashton Court Estate during the festival on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, where visitors will be able to see the current Bölkow 105 helicopter on display, meet the crew and charity staff, catch the team in the main arena, and find out more about its fundraising campaigns. GWAAC was also the kite festival’s chosen charity in 2011 and Patricia Gaitan, fundraising manager for GWAAC, said: “We are delighted to once again be chosen as the official charity partner for this year’s Bristol International Kite Festival. “This event marks the start of a month of key fundraising activity for the charity, which culminates in National Air Ambulance Week at the end of September, and we are looking forward to sharing the importance of the work that we do with visitors to the event – their support will help to keep our air ambulance flying.”

Representatives of GWAAC and Bristol International Kite Festival celebrate their partnership at this year’s event To find out more about the Avril Baker, Kite Festival Kite Festival, please visit the organiser said: “We are really website www.kite-festival. proud to be supporting Great Western Air Ambulance Charity org.uk. for the third year. “At our last festival in 2011 the helicopter wowed the crowds as it flew in and out of Ashton Court and visitors really enjoyed looking round the aircraft and meeting some of the dedicated crew and the charity team who do such a fantastic job. “We hope that through the generosity of visitors to the Kite Festival we can help the charity raise some of the vital funds they need to replace the current helicopter so that the air ambulance can continue to fly, save lives and provide an even better service to people who need emergency care and help.”

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Swimming lessons: Can we AFFORD not to? On the news lately we have been hearing about how many children cannot swim? More than half of children aged 7 to 11 are unable to swim 25 metres unaided, which means 1.1 million primary school children are not safe in and around water. Learning to swim at an early age can go on to save your child’s life drowning is amongst the leading causes of accidental death of children and young people in England. One in 10 parents say their child only swims on holiday - presenting clear risks in terms of ability, water confidence and safety - especially when 52% of parents do not think or are not sure if their child could swim to safety if they found themselves in danger in open water. 39% of parents also told the Amateur Swimming Association that their child was not in any type of swimming lessons. His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge and patron of the English Schools Swimming Association, has recorded a short video calling for school swimming to be accessible for all children at all primary schools. Check it out on ASA Swimming website www.swimming.org/asa Now you have read this are you thinking …. “What can l do?” Well, here’s your answer. At Filton Sport and Leisure Centre we have all sorts of swimming lessons from babies in the water, pre-school learn to swim right up to club link. So as we are on your door step why not try us out we are taking booking for September NOW. It’s now the Summer Holidays, if you cannot wait to start swimming why not do a crash course, we have Pre School, ASA Stages One classes and workshops for stages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Personal Survival for those children who can swim over 50 metres, we have Distance Days for these children who like a challenge throughout the Summer Holiday, and we shall also be running crash courses in the October Half Term. So come on, together we can turn the statistics around. We could be teaching the next Rebecca Adlington or Tom Daley. For more information you are welcome to call Vicki Graham, Swimming Coordinator, or the reception where all the Swimming team at Filton Sport and Leisure Centre are happy to discuss your needs further on 01454 866686. Vicki, Swimming Co-ordinator

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Adult Swim Lessons Learning to swim is a fantastic experience – and it’s a skill for life. Here at Filton Sport Centre we offers specialised adult lessons, an all-inclusive programme which takes the non-swimmer from first splash to developing confidence and competence in the water, whatever your age. Lessons are highly adaptable to suit the needs of each individual, whether you are a beginner, an improver or a more advanced swimmer looking to refine swimming technique. We offer adult lessons in a friendly and supportive environment. Learn to Swim: Mondays 7pm - 7.45pm Tuesdays 11.15am - Noon Thursdays 11.30am Noon Advance learn: Mondays 6.30-7pm See Reception for Special Offers. Book now for September 2013.

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Concorde Lodge in Filton has just celebrated the first anniversary of its launch. Churchill Retirement Living’s Regional Managing Director Martin Young joined owners and staff for a buffet lunch party complete with sparkling wine, and Mrs Grace Griffiths, who was the first Owner to move in, cut the ceremonial cake. Concorde Lodge, like all Churchill Lodges, consists of selfcontained, one and two bedroom apartments designed for the needs of retired owners. These include a 24 hour Careline connection within each apartment. Every Lodge also has an owners’ lounge, always the focus of much social activity,

a Guest Suite,Laundry Room and the friendly presence of the Lodge Manager. The development, named after the iconic aircraft which was built in Filton, is located on Southmead Road, close to the amenities 0wners need on a daily basis. These include shops and services in the Shield Centre and Abbey Wood Retail Park, as well as the many community groups in Filton. For more information on Concorde Lodge, please call Kelly Ravel or Maxine Earl on 01179 698442. The Show Complex is open daily from 10am to pm. Alternatively, visit www. churchillretirement.co.uk

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There are many people out there who are keen photographers, some of whom specialise in a certain type of photography. Myself, I enjoy sporting events, and for the last five years have been photographing the Bristol Academy Flyers Basketball teams games, and more recently with the Athletics, Netball and Table Tennis Academies at SGS College. On Tuesday the 16th July, I was asked to attend something a little different, a boxing tournament between some of the UK’s young, amateur talent. Members of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) Scheme from across England came to SGS College, WISE Campus’ Olympus theatre to take on a Wales Select Squad, over 9 bouts. The AASE team included boxers from the Downend Amateur Boxing Club and SGS Boxing Academy, coached by Craig Turner, a colleague of mine at the college.

A good crowd turned out to watch this event, and with tickets priced at £10 adults / £5 child, the paying public certainly got value for money. The evening got under way with three support bouts which had everyone on the edge of their seats with some quality punches going in from both corners In bout one, Downend’s Luke Saward claim victory number over Cwmbran’s Ryan Kennery in a great opening contest. Luke Willcox, also from the Downend club narrowly failed to add a second local victory losing to Jake Tinklin from Tredegar, whilst bout three went to Byron James of Sommerton Rascals, with a majority verdict over Cwmcarns Ryan Pole. The AASE Team then took to the ring winning 7 to 2 over the Welsh side. Local wins came from Tom Williams (SGS / Downend) and Max Mudway (SGS / The Factory), whilst Ben and Jake Demmery (SGS / Downend) narrowly lost out on

points in their bouts. Craig Turner, AASE Boxing Coach at SGS College, said: ‘We are delighted that our college was selected to host the tournament on behalf of the Amateur Boxing Association of England. The Olympus Theatre is a terrific venue and has played host to numerous boxing events in the past. ‘We pulled out all of the stops to make sure this event puts AASE Boxing alongside the rest of the UK’s best student sporting events. I’d like to thank the Welsh team for making the journey and all the officials who helped make it happen.’ I would strongly recommend fans of boxing to go along to the next event hosted at WISE, where you will be treated to an excellent display of Amateur Boxing, and a great evening out. You can see a selection of the photos taken by visiting www.aase-boxing.webs.com Report and photos by Tony Mannings, DAM-Photos

The annual St Vallier AFC presentation evening took place recently at the Memorial Ground. The event provided the opportunity to recognise the achievements of the different teams over the past season, and former Bristol City player, Cole Skuse, was invited to present some of the awards. Every squad player from each team received a trophy, with special awards for the Most Improved Player, Manager’s Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Clubman of the Year. The most successful team of the past twelve months has been the Under 11s, managed by Dave Wilding. They won the Hanham Minor League C Division title, remaining unbeaten all season. They also reached the cup final where they lost to Almondsbury. As a result, they have been promoted to the Avon Youth League Division 1 where they will play the new 9v9 format. In his first season as manager, Glenn Haynes achieved an 8th place finish with his Under 9s team in the Hanham Minor League B Division, and they will retain their B Division status for next year. Led by manager, Steve Millman, the Under 10s finished 6th in the Hanham Minor League Division D. They also retain their division status for next season, and like the Under 11s, will have to play the new 9v9 format. Chairman of the club and manager of the Under 12s, Ray Edwards, took his team to 7th place in the Avon Youth League Division 2 and they too retain their status. The Under 6s, 7s and 8s are not in competitive leagues, but from the results of the friendly matches they have played, the future looks positive. The evening also included an auction of various lots which had been kindly donated to the club by various retail outlets, sport and leisure clubs and by Bristol Rovers and Bristol Rugby. Over £600.00 was raised. Next year, St Vallier AFC will celebrate its 40th year since its creation in 1974. Sadly, two of the original founders, Frank Baker and Jon Councell, both passed away recently. Both men were well respected members of the youth leagues. By Wilson McKelvie

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Team get on their bikes in memory of Paul Staff and customers from Sainsbury’s East Filton have raised £300 for the British Heart foundation by completing a sponsored bike ride in store. The event was to commemorate the death of Paul Morgan, a regional manager for Sainsbury’s. Paul died while completing a bike ride for Children in Need and a year on colleagues wanted to do something to raise money for the charity, which was nominated by his fiancé, Laura. Lucy Saunders from British Heart Foundation visited the store to collect the donation and explained that the work that the BHF does covers a wide area and any donations are gratefully received and help immensely.

Legion branch will mark 85 years with military day Military vehicles from many different eras and a trio of 1940s-style singers will be among the attractions at an event being held to mark 85 years of a the Royal British Legion branch which serves Filton. The Tri-Services Military Event on Sunday, September 1, at the Mile Straight Sports and Social Club, New Road, Stoke Gifford, is being organised by the Stoke Gifford branch of the organisation to mark its milestone and to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal. There will be around 30 restored military vehicles on display supplied by The Military Vehicle Trust and representing different periods of history, conflicts and countries. The event will also welcome a number of Sea, Marine, Army and Air Cadet units from the Bristol area, which will each have their own displays and will be giving demonstrations during the day. The Royal British Legion's Riders branch will also be attending with their bikes to support the fundraising effort.

The MSSSC, which has adopted the Royal British Legion as its charity and is providing the site for free, will be opening its bar to provide refreshments and there will be a catering stand supplying hot food. Stoke Gifford RBL spokesman David Bell said: “We are delighted that the MSSSC has adopted the Royal British Legion as its Charity, we look forward to working with them. The Club and its new facilities are magnificent and they are such an asset to the local community. "The 85th Anniversary event on the 1st September should be such a great event and will help us raise more money for our welfare work.

“Our Poppy Appeal coordinators Terry Webber and John Moloney have set a branch target of £40,000 for the current year’s Poppy Appeal.” MSSSC Chairman Paul Bold said: “When one of our members approached us with his proposals for the British Legion to be our charity of choice, we were delighted to be supporting a fantastic British institution that is not only synonymous with bravery and caring, but also does

so much good for the armed forces both old and new." The Stoke Gifford branch was formed in 1928 and has won the RBL Gloucestershire County Marling Cup for most efficient small branch for two years running. The Tri-Services Military Event will run from 10.30am until 5pm on September 1 and all entry fees and donations to collections and through trade stands will go to the Poppy Appeal.

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with Filton Sgt Steve Ives I hope you’ve all enjoyed our few weeks of ‘proper’ summer this year. Now that the schools have broken up for their long break no doubt many of you will be off on that long-awaited holiday. So I’m sorry to have to mention it, but while you’re packing and trying to make sure you’ve remembered everything you need for your time away, please remember to think about security at home. There are a number of things I’d recommend you do to reduce the chance of an unwanted visitor: • Make your property look as occupied as possible with light timers or ask a helpful

neighbour to pop in to close curtains and put the bins out on collection day • Be careful who you tell you’re going – that includes being careful about what you post on social media • Make sure potential thieves can’t see your valuables through the window • Register all your belongings on www.immobilise.com • Lock all your tools and ladders away securely in your garage or shed • Join your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme While you’re at home, if the sun comes out again, please remember to secure doors and windows if you’re not in

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the same room. It only takes moments for a thief to grab your mobile or wallet and go. There is plenty of advice and guidance on our website, so please have a look and have a think about your home security. I’m happy to report that the number of burglaries in the area continues to fall, but that’s not much comfort if happens to you. We can always do more and between us reduce crime and improve the safety within our community even more. Have a happy and crime free holiday. Contact the Filton team: • Call Filton police station on 101 • E-mail: ssn.filton@ avonandsomerset.police.uk

• Make an appointment to meet an officer by phone or e-mail • Go to www.avonandsomerset. police.uk – you can report crime, find local policing information and more • Call into Filton police station, Gloucester Road North. It’s open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (closed 11.45am-midday), and midday to 8pm Wednesday and Friday (closed 4.15-5pm). In an emergency, call 999. Otherwise, you can call us on 101 24/7.

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Fashion ... with our new columnist

Summer is in

I am a Sixth Form student at Abbeywood Community School currently studying my final year of A levels, a budding journalist and – pardon the cliché – have a real “passion for fashion”! I hope you enjoy reading my articles, and are inspired by my spin on the latest and upcoming trends in the world of fashion. Amy McQueen

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Having watched the flowers blossom during spring, it is now time to weed through your wardrobe and pick out those floral print statement pieces from last summer, for floral has made its annual return! Get back to growing your own fresh bouquet of this month’s style. Whether it consists of bright and bold hues of oranges and reds, or pastel, vintage shades of yellow and blue, just be sure to avoid the same material as your Gran’s old sofa and matching curtains! Here are some of my favourite floral pieces available at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, to enhance that summer glow we’ve all caught during Bristol’s recent heatwave!

1. Blue Floral Underwired Bikini, £34 from Topshop

2. Meadow Floral Skirt, £45 from Oasis

3. Floral Tier Chiffon Maxi Dress, £29.99 from New Look

4. Yellow Floral Print Peplum Top, £18 from River Island

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6. Mizzy by Motel Shorts, £35 from Topshop

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your PC for less than £30. All you then need is a flat wall which is painted as close to white as possible and you can have a pretty good cinema experience! Your ‘screen’ could be as big as 80100 inches! So for less than £500 you can have the full cinema experience. You just need to choose some new films! Of course if you need any help getting the right equipment or setting this up, please contact us on 0117 969 8767 or visit us in our shop on the corner of Filton Ave and the A4174. Advert, Page 6

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11 Branksome Crescent Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.75 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.48 metres 31 Charles Road Erection of first floor rear extension to provide additional living accommodation HSBC, 27 Gloucester Road North Display of 1 projecting roundel in place of existing, and new ATM signage to window above machine (non illuminated). Rear Of 87 Mortimer Road Erection of 2 garages

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31 - 39 Gloucester Road North Demolition of existing petrol station to facilitate the erection of 5no retail units with parking and associated works. Creation of new vehicular access

47 Wallscourt Road Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Decisions 1 Gayner Road Erection of side porch and alterations to roof to facilitate conversion of 1 dwelling to 3 flats and erection of three storey building to form 6 flats. Creation of new access with parking, bin and cycle stores and associated works. Refusal 67 Gloucester Road North Installation of 1 front dormer window to create additional living accommodation. Approve with Conditions 25 Mackie Avenue Alteration to roofline from flat roof to pitched roof Approve with Conditions

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Local photographer Rikki Teml took all the pictures from Filton Festival.You can find his contact details and see more of his photography at www.rmtphotos.co.uk

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Laura’s inspired to ride by charities improving health Two good causes have reason to celebrate after a Filton fundraiser completed a challenging 65-mile bike ride. Laura Crouch tackled the Savernake Sizzler cycling challenge in the Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, on July 21 to support two charities that are close to her heart. Laura chose children’s medical research charity Sparks and The COB Foundation, which supports people suffering bladder illness, a condition she is affected by herself and which made taking on the cycle ride all the more challenging. After the event, Laura said: “It was extremely difficult due to the heat and my health conditions and some very steep hills but I made it round.” She added: “I have suffered from chronic bladder pain, also known as interstitial cystitis, for the last five years and it has had a real effect on my life and my health. I have had many procedures and treatments along the way and know how difficult

it can be for people with this condition who find it hard to leave the house. “People don’t like to talk about bladder conditions and it can leave people feeling very lonely. The COB Foundation provide support to people who are really struggling and also fund research so we can try and beat this condition.” Explaining her support for Sparks, Laura said one in 30 babies was born with a medical condition which may affect them for life. She said: “Their goal is for every child to be born healthy and stay healthy and the money I raise will help us to continue their pioneering medical research and enable them to touch the lives of those children who need our help.” To donate to the causes, people can visit Laura’s fundraising pages https:// mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/ lauracrouch5 for the COB Foundation or http://www. justgiving.com/Laura-Crouch5 for Sparks.

Laura Crouch rode 65 miles on the Savernake Sizzler challenge to support two good causes

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Members of St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Club completed a marathon for our fundraising efforts for our trip to Witzenhausen, Germany with Filton Twinning August 20-28th. We completed 549 laps of the

speedway track in just an hour and a half, totalling 46,655m, so we actually did more than a marathon in the end! Once the young people started it was as if they didn’t want to stop!

A great time was had and we raised over £150 towards our fundraising for our forthcoming trip! Witzenhausen here we come! Debbie Teml

Filton Community Garden Committee wish to thank everyone who donated prizes & to those who bought tickets. We raised £100. The winners are as follows:• Fruit Bowl 954w Anthony H • Headphones 51y M.George • Hand mixer 955w G. Keel • Vac. Flask mug 31y M Stevens • Slow Cooker 49y B.Smith • Chocs 21y A. Bateman • Photo frame 45y Sarah H • Milk Tray 930w J.Freeguard • Wine 55y J. Brand • Wine 38y A. Warr • Buck’s Fizz 959w J.Lacey • Pringles 15y F.Summers • Pringles 938w R.Coulter • Pringles 936w R.Coulter • Chopping Board 960w J.Lacey • Cheeseboard 20y D.Stokes • Photo Album 42y M.Walker • Candle 33y M.Stevens • Shortbread 50y B.Brand • Shortbread 946w Louise L • Moisture lotion 17y M.Taylor

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Mondays

Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £3.70 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Folk Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm 0117 302 6981

Tuesdays

Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Tuesday afternoons. Contact the library to book a session. 10am 1pm NOTE TIME CHANGE Pre-School story and Rhyme time 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Unity Coffee morning takes place every Tuesday (term time) starting 10-11.30 at PYRAMID Youth Club, 470 Filton Avenue, Bristol, BS7 0LW. Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am & 8.30 - 9.15pm, cost £4 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm Call 0117 969 3326

Wednesdays

Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January. Filton Camera Club, 7.30 p.m, on alternate Wednesdays (except June, July and August) at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park. For details, contact Brian Frost on 0117 9651242, Brnf3335@ aol.com, Work club: St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 2-4.30pm: Dropin session, Open to all who want some advice / guidance looking for work! Get support with CV writing, filling in job aplications, job searching, interview techniques/practise, volunteering placements, and finding local courses to get more qualifications! Filtones Choir. We rehearse every Wednesday afternoon

from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. at Eden Grove Methodist Church. “We are a non auditioning four part harmony choir of mainly retired ladies and gentleman who enjoy the sociability of singing together. We give afternoon concerts to organisations, such as pensioners’ clubs, all over Bristol, and at least two main evening concerts every year, one of which is in summer (our main charity fund raising event) and at Christmas. We have sufficient sopranos at present but are actively seeking tenors, basses and ladies who can sing alto. If you would like to come along and try us out please ring our Musical Director, Mike Watson on 0117 9083778 for a chat or just come along one Wednesday afternoon and have a listen to us. You will be made very welcome.” For more information please see our web site www.filtones.co.uk

Thursdays

Goldies meets in Filton “Singing for Fun”, songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Every Thursday 10.30am-11.30am In Sinclair House community room (next to the police station). £1 donation to the Goldies charity. For further information contact abby@golden-oldies.org.uk or call 01761-470006 Bristol Male Voice Choir, weekly practice at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, Filton Avenue, 7.15 pm. Potential new members very welcome. Call 0117 9424378.” Filton WI, monthly meetings, 1st Thursday of every month, Newleaze House, Filton, call 0117 330 6071 Knitting Group 5.45 pm – 6.45pm Thursdays, Filton Library, Shields Centre Aqua circuits 10am - 11am £4.00 Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only Tiddlers and toddlers playgroup, St Peter’s Church Hall, 10amnoon, term time only Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 969 1825 Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre, 8-9pm 0117 969 3326 Silver surfers: St Andrews

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Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon (note we’ve changed from Fridays!) Drop-in for ‘silverhaired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more! Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers with Lisa at the helm, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning! Come and join us! Free to come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. This group does not run during August.

Kids street dance classes(5 - 16 years of age), every Sunday @ Charborough Road Primary School, Filton, 5.15 - 6pm or 6 7pm (depending on age/ability), £3.50/£4.00 per session (pay as you go). Lots of fun, make new friends and very good exercise too!! Please phone Emma on 07725 612088 or email her at emmacwyatt@hotmail.com for more information.

Fridays

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Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £3.70 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only. Pre-School story and Rhyme time 2.30pm, Filton Library, Shields Centre Bingo, Filton Community Centre, 7.30pm

Saturdays

Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Saturday mornings. Contact the library to book a session. Monthly Chatterbooks reading group for children in years 5 – 6. Meets on a Saturday afternoon, Filton Library, Shields Centre. St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Vigil Mass, 6pm

Sundays

St Peter’s Church, 8.00am Holy Eucharist; 10.00am Parish Eucharist with crèche and Sunday Club; Noon, Baptism (by appointment); 6.00pm Evening Worship (Choral Evensong on the 1st Sunday of each month)’. St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Morning Mass, 10.30am. Other masses visit www.stteresasfilton. org.uk St Andrew’s Church, Filton, 10.30am, Morning Worship; 6pm, Evening Worship

Weekdays

Coffee shop, 9am – 12:30pm, St Peter’s Church, Filton

For young people: Mondays 5.30-7.30pm Duke of Edinburgh’s award groups Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm Youth Club for Years 8-14 (13-19yrs) Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm Youth Club for Years 8-14 (1319yrs) Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm Youth club / transitions for young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties Fridays 6.30-8.30pm Girl’s Only youth club Fridays 8.30-9.30pm Tea & Toastie drop-in (tea, toasties, and information, advice / contraception drop-in for 13-20s) PLUS: Tuesdays 5.30-7pm Youth club for Years 5, 6 and 7 (9-12yrs) Wednesdays 5-7pm Youth Council Thursdays 5.30-7pm Youth club for 11-15year olds with learning difficultiesThe youth club programme has a range of activities including sports, arts/ crafts, roller skating, quizzes, computers, games, Wii, karaoke, and cooking. We’re also a C-card access point for condoms! Also tuck shop and pool tables available at subsidised rates! We also do lots of trips and weekends away! Contact the office for holiday times as we usually change the programme to do more trips! Contact us at 0117 9691938 or standrewsmyc@hotmail.co.uk

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Pyramid Youth Club

After the withdrawal of South Glos. funding to the Club we are fortunate to have been offered funding from Young Bristol and Filton Town Council which together with various other smaller donations, will help us to keep the Club open. Thanks to all organisations concerned. We are now open almost as usual:Juniors 5-9 yrs Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45 p.m. Inters 10-12 yrs Mondays and Fridays 6.30 - 8.00 p.m. Seniors 13+ Mondays and Fridays 8.00 - 10.00 p.m. Judo Tuesdays Juniors under 13 yrs 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. and 13+ adults 7.30 - 9.00 p.m.

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Juniors have a rotating programme of crafts, games, cookery and computers working in small teams.

Inters and Seniors have football, basketball, dodgeball etc. plus pool and table tennis, computer games, cookery and music. New members are welcome. Please ring 9691315 if you want more information. There are vacancies in all age groups. Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret Morris 0117 9691315

Filton Community Centre 983 6500

Mondays: Tea dance, 1.45-3.45, call 302 6981. Zumba fitness class, 6.30-7.30

Coming up in Filton Filton Town Council meetings See Page 24

Saturdays

9.30am – 10.30am, Filton District Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library. RESUME SEPTEMBER

Third Thursday

The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet at St Teresa’s Church Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For contact details, www.avon-and-bristolwoodturners.org.uk/

Wed, 4th Sept

Northavon Singers are a mixed four part allage choir who meet in St. Peter’s Church hall each Wednesday 7.30pm -9.30pm until mid July, recommencing Septmber 4th. We sing in Bristol and South Glos by invitation to care homes, and retirement groups and many different local events. We also perform at least two major public concerts per year. At present we would welcome more sopranos but all voices would be appreciated. Please come along and see if you like us! or phone Margaret 0117 9699206 (publicity) or Alison 0117 9517133 (Chairperson) www.northavonsingers.org.uk

Sat, 7th Sept

Charborough Road School Car Boot Sale, 10am-1pm Sellers from 9am, Cars £6 Van £8. Refreshments available. No smoking or pets on site

Fri, 20th Sept

Charity Line Dance Fundraiser in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) at Eden Grove Methodist Church Filton BS7 0PQ on Friday September 20th 2013 from 7pm to 10pm. Admission £5.00. Raffle. Light refreshments available. Please come along and support us. Contact Monica: 01173290983/07871105866 Darryl: 07974762040

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Tuesdays: Keep fit, 2-4pm, 969 3326; Flower arranging, 2-4pm, 01454 412 087; Dog training, 7-9pm, 01454 616630; Pilates, 7-9pm, 502 2411; AA, 7.30-9.30; Cacti club (3rd Tues), call 950 3604 Wednesdays: Pilates, 10-12; Dawn James Art, 962 2982; Camera Club, 7.30-9.30, alternate weeks, call 965 1242 for details; Strictly Ballroom, 907 6960; Historical Club (4th Wed), 7.30-9.30, 969 2025 Thursdays: Short mat bowls, 2-4pm, 969 2025; Line dancing, 7.30-9.30, 07792 456988; Flower arranging, 7.30-9.30, 01454 412087; AA, 07831 338085; Keep fit, 8-9pm, 969 3326 Fridays: Bingo, 7.30-9.30, 9690311;

Workshop with Explore Learning, 2-3pm for ages 7-11. Tickets available from the library.

Fri, 16th August

Creepy House Crafts, 10.30-noon. Free drop in & most suitable for 3-10 year olds.

Fri, 23rd August

Hide & Spook, 10.30noon. Free drop in & most suitable for 3-10 year olds.

Karate, 6-8pm, 07982 720158 Saturdays: Kung Fu, 07759 583688;

Sundays: Karate, 10.30-noon, 07982 720 158; New Pastures Ministry, 07786 271 33

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

Beavers, aged 6-8, Weds 6-7pm Cubs, 8-101/2, Thurs 6.30-8.30 Scouts, 101/2 - 14, Tues 7-9pm The group is based in Scout Headquarters, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls. Contact for all sections is John Cahill (jcahill@blueyonder.co.uk, Phone 0798 605 3005)

Mon, 9th Sept

10am-12noon Adults are invited to come along to enrol on to free courses in your area with South Glos Community Learning

Sat, 13th Sept

Creepy House. If you haven’t yet finished then come along and collect your medal as this is the last day of the summer reading challenge 2013!

BRISTOL CIVIL SERVICE SPORTS CLUB PRESENTS

Sat 21st Sept

Car Boot Sale, Abbeywood Community School, New Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF. 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, access to sellers from 8.30 am - strictly no buyers until 9.00 am, £6 car, £8 van, no need to book a pitch. For information call 07866 392912 or email facs@ abbeywoodschool.com. Sorry, no dogs are allowed

Filton Library Summer events

Thurs, 15th August ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid’

Covering the Beatles right through to modern day bands like the Kings of Leon, Coldplay, White Stripes, Stereophonics & Biffy Clyro

Friday, 13th September 2013, 8pm till late Tickets £5 Available at Club bar or see www.csscbristol.co.nr for online sales BAR PRICES AT MEMBERS RATES ALL NIGHT

CHARITY RAFFLE TO BE HELD ON NIGHT

Bristol Civil Service Sports Club, Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AT

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Deborah Harvey is a Filton poet and author

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More pleasing is Jonathan Slinger’s portrayal of the odious and cowardly Parolles, an inveterate liar who is quite prepared to betray his fellow soldiers to save his own neck. Using the typewriter upon which his defamatory statements were recorded as a block for his mock beheading is inspired, given that his name translates as ‘Words’. Less well conceived is the periodic, over-energetic dancing to loud music to signal to the audience that young soldiers work hard and play hard. It reminded me of the Young Generation on the Rolf Harris Show in the late 60s and early

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still young and immature, and she is of lowlier birth. What is more difficult to understand is why she so ardently loves a man who not only despises her, but has few redeeming characteristics. The ultimate success of the play hinges upon the actress in the role being able to make you believe in her passion, and unfortunately Joanna Horton’s portrayal falls somewhat short. Her Helena lacks that witchy spark that becomes evident when she cures the King of France of his apparently fatal illness, and the fact that she tends to recite her lines rather than say them doesn’t help.

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