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Baby/toddler groups
Katie Donovan of Southern Brooks Community Partnership is compiling lists of baby and toddler groups in Filton. To be included, call Katie on 01454 868 570/1. Sure Start Childrens’ Centre Venue: Filton Children’s Centre Ages: Birth to 4 years Times: Tuesdays 1:15-3:15pm (for babies up to 18 mths) Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am Friday 1:15-3:15pm Cost: £1 voluntary donation Contact: Sophie Williams 01454 864150 Baby Time Venue: Filton Children’s Centre Ages: Up to 6 months Times: Tuesday 10-11:30am Cost: £1 Voluntary Donation Contact: Serene Strode 01454 864150. Health Visiting Team, 0117 9699775 Info: Health visitor available Tiny Tots Venue: St Peter’s Church Ages: Birth to 4 years Times: Every other Mon, 2:15pm Contact: 0117 9791128 St Teresa’s Parent & Toddler Group Venue: St Teresa’s Church Ages: Birth to 4 years Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am Cost: £1.30 (1st child 20p per extra child) Contact: 0117 9833938 St Andrew’s Toddler Group Venue: St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton Ages: Birth to 4 years Times: Fridays 10.00 - 12.00 Cost: £1.50 per adult Contact: Alison 0117 931 5942 TERM TIME ONLY
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February, 2012
Filton beat In a previous publication the long running issue of cars parking inconsiderately was raised and commented on by residents. I would like to clarify a few points for your readers. Some years ago contravention of Traffic Regulations i.e. yellow lines and limited waiting etc was transferred to South Glos Council and the police no longer have the powers to deal with these issues. With regard to causing an unnecessary obstruction, the law is very clear that there has to be a significant effect on someone attempting to use the highway and not merely that their view is obstructed, or it’s inconvenient to manoeuvre onto or off their driveway. We have to be able to offer evidence in court that someone was actually at that time obstructed from having free passage along either the road or pavement.
ANDREW MURLEY Digital Aerial Installations TV / DVD Repairs 20 Years’ Experience Freeview & Digital Recorders, Sales & Installations. Tel. 01454 774045 / 07890 336310
with Sgt Steve Ives Another issue that continues to be raised is parking on the pavement. There is a specific offence of driving a motor vehicle on the pavement, but driving is the operative word, in that the driving has to be witnessed by an officer to be in a position to prosecute the offender. My team are always happy to attend any reported issues, but these are the legal challenges we have to consider. I know that the whole topic of parking causes Filton residents a great deal frustration, but please be assured that we want to help and will do so where the law allows us to.
But please remember that the local roads were never designed to support the volume of vehicles that we as a society choose to use today. Therefore I and my team try to achieve a balance between being tolerant of the difficulties that we all experience when parking locally and those going about their daily business. If anyone has specific concerns, or wants to bring our attention to a location then please give the Beat Team a call. • Call Filton station on 101 • E-mail: ssn.filton@ avonandsomerset.police.uk • 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 call 101 24/7.
Graham Cook Gardener and handyman
Grass cutting, hedge and shrub trimming, weeding, planting, felling small trees, winter preparation, clearing, small painting jobs and other maintenance work. Please call for a no-obligation chat
Call 0117 377 0644 or 07415 658 205
Buckley’s Sandwich Bar & Bakery l Made to order hot & cold sandwiches/baguettes l Buffet catering for offices, weddings & special occasions l All day breakfast l Jacket potatoes
Tel. 01179 799746 | 132 Gloucester Road North, Filton
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