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Bristol’s biggest tanning salon now open in Filton - Page 11

George junction ... £50,000 study set to be published but residents hit out at constant jams Page 7

Filton Festival 2016 will be self-funded Page 3 In or out? Local people give view on EU debate Pages 8&9 Pavement menace near school gates Page 10 On Facebook www.facebook.com/filtonvoice and on Twitter @filtonvoice

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Filtonvoice is distributed each month to all Filton residents. If for some reason you do not get a copy, please get in touch or collect one from Filton Library. Feedback is welcomed, call editor Richard Coulter on 0777 555 0607 or richard@filtonvoice.co.uk.

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Distraction alert

Police are reminding people in Filton to be alert after a number of distraction burglaries were reported in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Officers received three reports on March 24 of incidents involving men calling at homes claiming to be from a water company and asking to check the supply.

One was reported in Mortimer Road in the Filton area of Bristol, with others in Redland and Coalpit Heath.

Police are investigating the incidents and have carried out house-to-house enquiries while they have also provided crime prevention advice to the victims.

Genuine council or utility staff will offer identification and will be happy for residents to check it before you let them in.

If you’re in any doubt about a visitor, ring police straight away

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l BAC B.A.W.A. Bowls club are looking for bowlers, (men and ladies), for our 2016 season.

Anyone who may be interested in learning the game and having a go at bowls would be very welcome, as free coaching is available for this very social sport. For information, contact Brian Smith on 0117 975 9126. l Filton Garden Club are looking for new members for our very friendly club. They meet at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month except January, at St.Teresa’s social club, (behind the church) and have speakers on various aspects of gardens, plants, and shrubs. They also run coach trips. For further information contact Pat or Brian Smith on 0117 975 9126

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‘Self-funded’ festival set for return in July

by Rebecca Day Due to popular demand, Filton Festival is returning to Elm Park this summer - and the town council says it will be selffunding.

A lack of cash, and Filton Town Council having to prioritise its spending, meant that the annual event failed to go ahead last year.

But the town council has announced that it will be taking place this year, and is due to be held on Sunday, July 24, 12-5pm.

Details are still to be confirmed, but festival goers can expect bands, stalls, fairground attractions, among other activities.

Organisers are now calling on

How it was revealed that the 2015 festival was unlikely to take place. Below, the 2014 festival.

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local musicians to come forward to perform on the afternoon.

Lesley Reuben, the town clerk, said that the festival would also provide a perfect opportunity for any local groups who are wanting to raise money.

She confirmed that the event would be self-funded. In December 2014, councillors decided to cancel the 2015 festival after hearing that £4,000 of council money was needed to help the event break even.

The festival will be free to enter, but car owners will be charged £1 for parking.

If interested in performing or for more information, visit: www.filtontowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01454 866698.

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T: 0777 555 0607 4 www.filtonvoice.co.uk filtonvoice Filton responds to library consultation - but more needed South Gloucestershire Council has reported a very strong response to the library consultation which could decide the future of Filton’s library.

After Filtonvoice printed the consultation document last month, residents have been returning them in their dozens to the local drop-off points (see panel right) and also to the South Glos Freepost number.

South Glos needs to makes savings and has suggested libraries could be affected: 1. If opening hours were reduced by 19% (90 hours) in the realm of the target of £500k could be achieved.

2. Satellite libraries (inc Filton) could be staffed and operated by the Council for two days (18 hours) per week. Local groups and volunteers could fund additional hours.

3. All libraries could be closed except identified main libraries.

These are currently proposed

as Kingswood, Yate, Patchway, Thornbury and Bradley Stoke.

The consultation runs until May 13.

Filton councillor Jo Ward, who has been leading the campaign to save the library, said statistics revealed: l Filton has a lower number of staff compared to libraries open the same hours (3.7 FTE) l The IT usage at Filton is particularly high, much higher than the area average Meanwhile South Glos councillor Adam Monk has said funding from Government has been allocated by the Conservative-led council to reduce charges for the green bin service by £6 per year per user.

He said: “With this in mind I would ask people when completing the consultation form to say they would rather retain our current library service than receive a 50p per month reduction on green bin charges.”

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Save Filton Library

Two easy steps to save our library If Filton Library is to be saved, it is VITAL that residents take part in the consultation.

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Fill out the form on Pages 19-22 of Filtonvoice. You do not have to fill out every question the key ones are: Q1 This asks which library you use - opt for FILTON Q6 This asks about savings and gives an option to suggest savings other than from the library service Q16 Explain why the Filton library service is so vital Q18 Your postcode information is confidential

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Return the form to the FREEPOST address on Page 22 or deliver to the community locations printed right.

Where you can drop off consultation forms Filton Town Council offices, Elm Park, Filton (by swimmng pool) FACE, St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS Conygre ward Filton Hill Primary School Cllr Joanne Ward, 8 Boverton Road, BS34 7AH Cllr Keith Briffett, 81 Conygre Road, BS34 7DG Northville Ward Shield Road Primary School Cllr Darryl Collins, 47 Mackie Avenue, BS34 7NE Cllr Roger Hutchinson, 3 Northville Road, BS7 0RQ Mr Dave Mikkelson, 21 Ferndale Road, BS7 0RP Mr Gareth Keel, 36 Mortimer Road, BS34 7LF Charborough ward Cllr Adam Monk, 642 Southmead Road, BS34 7RE Sue Lonsdale, c/o 49 Dunkeld Avenue, BS34 7RQ

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Eagles at War, by Ben Kane Book review by a Filton Library reader I was transported back in time with this, the first book in the Eagles of War series. Although it is a work of fiction, it is peopled by historical characters and is based on real events.

The battle of the Teutoburg Forest, or Varian Disaster, took place in Germany, in September of AD 9.

East of the river Rhine, tribes hostile to Rome prepare a deadly ambush. Their leader is the charismatic chieftain Arminius who dreams of driving out the brutal invaders of his land. Lucius, Tullus and the Roman provincial governor Varus are pitted against him.

Together with three local legions they leave their camp to begin the march back to the Roman forts on the Rhine.

There in the Forest three Roman legions are massacred by native tribes in this supremely well executed ambush.

Kane delivers a novel that is very atmospheric.

You can almost feel as if you are there in the muddy Teutoburg Forest.

Ben Kane will be appearing at Filton Library on Wednesday 13th April at 7.30pm where he will be talking about these dramatic events. Free tickets are available from the library or from www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/romesgreatest-defeat-ambushin-the-german-forests-ad9-with-ben-kane-tickets5426286168?aff=ebrowse

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Verdict soon on George junction The £50,000 report into traffic problems at the junction of the A4174 ring road with Filton Avenue is set to be presented to South Glos councillors.

But any recommendations could take up to two years to put in place - if there is funding to do the work.

Filtonvoice reported last February that persistent complaints by residents about traffic flow around the junction near the former King George pub had led to the report being commissioned by South Glos.

Problems include the bus stop on Filton Avenue heading to Bristol causing delays as traffic turns off the ring road, as well as residents in Conygre ward having to drive to the Abbeywood roundabout and turning around to get to the other side of Filton Avenue. Currently cars cannot cross the junction in the Bristol direction.

Councillor Roger Hutchinson at the junction of Filton Avenue and the ring road

At Filton Town Council’s March meeting, residents said they were fed up with the situation, some reporting that traffic between 3.30pm and 6pm was so heavy that the area was practically in gridlock most days.

Councillor Keith Briffett said: “We’ve been listening to this for three years and it will be another

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two years before anything is implemented. We’ve got to start shouting or we’ll get nothing in the future.”

Councillor John Tucker said: “There has been too much emphasis on the needs of people who work in the area and not enough on the residents.”

One resident described the

report as a”waste of money” while another said it was frustrating that even late at night, when there is little traffic, the north/south route across the junction was not available.

One member of the public noted that it was ironic that buses could go north to south but that was irrelevant because Conygre did not have a bus service.

South Glos councillor Roger Hutchinson said he was expecting the report to be presented in the next few weeks but insisted the situation was not a “quick fix”.

He said that opening the junction north to south to cars might solve one problem but could lead to rat runs in places like Conygre Grove and other streets as drivers used Filton Avenue as a route towards Horfield and on to the city centre.

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In or out? Our local Filton politicians give their views on the European Referendum debate

In June, Britain will vote whether or not to remain in the European Union.

Filtonvoice has asked local politicians and residents what the impact will be one way or the other, especially on local communities South Glos Labour councillor Ian Scott: “I will be voting for Britain to stay in the European Union because I believe that is the best way of attracting high quality jobs and international investment to the Filton Airfield. site in the future.

“For example Airbus Group expects the competitiveness

of its British operations to fall if Britons vote to leave the European Union in a referendum, potentially threatening the scale of the planemaker’s operations in the country.”

Filton Town Council UKIP councillor Keith Briffett: “For 40 years the EU has taken away our sovereignty. We pay a massive amount in and get nothing back.

“We’re beholden to the EU

for money. The scaremongering over Airbus is cobblers.

“There’s no reason why we couldn’t still trade sensibly in Europe.”

Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Jack Lopresti “I was delighted when the Conservative Government delivered on a referendum.

“David Cameron did his best (over renegotiations) but it was impossible to get meaningful reform. We need to be free to selfgovern.

“There is also the issue of security.

“We cannot continue in the EU and keep track of all the people coming in as well as get to grips with mass migration.”

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South Glos Labour councillor Adam Monk: “I will be voting to remain within the EU. For many reasons, whatever the outcome the UK is extremely reliant and influenced by the EU. The only way you can influence this is to be part of it.”

Filton Town Council UKIP councillor Alan Tink: “One of the issues I have been involved in recently is the reports that over 600,000 National Insurance Numbers have been issued in the past year to new arrivals. If this is confirmed then it is no wonder the health service and the benefit system is oversubscribed.

This is of course is one reason why the UK needs to get back control of its borders.”

Residents’ views Paul Thomas

How would this affect Airbus if we are no longer in the EU? With a potential import/export tariff Airbus could face higher costs and this would jeopardise future business being moved here.

They could shut down the plants and move to an EU

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country like Spain or France, even Germany where precision engineering is renowned.

Airbus being one of the largest employers in the area will, even if only down-sized, have a noticeable impact to Filton.

No “out” advocates have yet spelt out how this will be good for the UK. Sean Walsh I have yet to hear a coherent rational “No” argument. I await it with interest. When people talk about EU stopping stuff, what tangibly is being stopped?

What don’t I have? Currently I have some good EU sponsored employment/parental rights good standard of quality control. the right to travel easily etc. What will I get if we leave? The usual things abound, control of borders security and less red tape. Most terrorists in the modern age are home grown.

Helen Monk I don’t think we know enough or even anything at all yet.

At the moment all we have to go by are the views of the ‘IN’ people who just surmise and scaremonger with no basis what-so-ever that Airbus will retreat to France/ Germany/Spain, Rolls-Royce (cars) will go back to Germany and Joe’s Bakery will stop selling rolls.

Against this the ‘OUT’ people whose views with no basis whatso-ever are that if we don’t come out of the EU they’ll be no jobs at

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Airbus/ Rolls-Royce/Filton for any British people and no school places, doctors appointments and cheese and onion pasties at Greggs. I long for facts on how this will affect us at a local, and National level but sadly we don’t have any.

The EU referendum will take place on 23 June 2016.

Membership of the European Union has been a topic of debate since we country joined the European Economic Community, as it was known then, in 1973.

Some of those in favour of a British withdrawal argue that being a member of the EU undermines Parliamentary sovereignty, while some in favour of membership argue that any loss of sovereignty is compensated by the benefits of membership of the EU. It is argued by those that support withdrawal that it would allow the UK to be better able to control immigration, be in a better position to conduct its own trade negotiations.

Those in favour of remaining argue that leaving would risk the UK’s prosperity, diminish its influence over world affairs and jeopardize security.

Mike Waines Snr From what I can see if we vote out we save twice ,once by not paying into the central fund and then by not paying locally on benefits and infrastructure for economic migrants.

Ken Hoare I personally think it will be a good thing to stay in the E.U to secure human rights and jobs in this country.

Jules Trucks I’m waiting to hear an argument either way that doesn’t involve fear tactics or blaming immigrants for everything. I’d just like some unbiased facts and figures.

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Head teacher calls on MP to help tackle parents’ pavement parking

A Bristol primary head teacher says urgent action is needed to protect children’s safety near the school gates.

Amanda Pritchard, head of St Teresa’s Catholic Primary in Horfield, said motorists are frequently seen mounting the pavement outside the school in Luckington Road.

She said she has seen vehicles with all four wheels on the pavement and others moving on the pavements as drivers try to pass each other on the narrow street, which is residential opposite the school.

Now the school has enlisted the help of their local MP, Charlotte Leslie, and Councillor Claire Hiscott to investigate a solution.

Measures such as a voluntary one-way system down Luckington Road have failed, in part because some drivers do not

Chair of governors Alex FlahertyWeeks, MP Charlotte Leslie, head teacher Amanda Pritchard and St Teresa’s pupils outside the school know it exists. And Mrs Pritchard says a small minority of parents habitually park on the pavement at dropping-off and picking-up time.

She said the school gets lots of support from PCSOs but on days when they do not patrol, the bad driving habits return.

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She said: “Our priority is pupil safety and I am deeply concerned at the number of car drivers who feel the need to park and drive on the pavement while families are walking to school.

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misjudgment for a child to be struck and the consequences do not bear thinking about.

“I know this is an issue for many schools and we are hoping we can come up with a solution which is acceptable but, more importantly, will guarantee safety at the school gate.”

St Teresa’s has been a leading supporter of walk-to-school initiatives and some families “park and stride”, where they leave their car a distance from the school and walk the remainder.

Ms Leslie said: “Clearly a solution is needed before an accident happens. We need a combination of parental education as well as an effective solution which keeps cars off the pavement. Along with Councillor Hiscott, I will work with Mrs Pritchard and the school to help them achieve this.”

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The brand new Filton Super-Studio, located between Filton Library and FarmFoods in the Shield Retail Park features 15 state of the art tanning cabins, including world class Ergoline 1400 Prestige sunbeds, plus fully automated spray tanning and innovative collagen red light treatment.

Paul Braithwaite, CEO of the Glöden Group said “We are incredibly proud to launch our new Filton Super-Studio. The

new studio is open 7 days a week, early ‘till late, offering customers a convenient service and state of the art facilities. We are proud members of the Sunbed Association and as such, are keen promoters of responsible tanning.

“Our studios are manned at all times so there is always a team member on hand

to assist and educate on the importance of responsible tanning.’

Glöden was founded over 20 years ago by a Danish family who are passionate about the benefits of the sun. The Glöden concept is simple; we believe in offering great customer service, value for money and exceptional facilities!

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VERY year, the craftspeople at Bristol Blue Glass create a special penny – a collector’s item to mark an important event.

This year they have chosen something that is close to many Bristolians’ hearts – the 40th anniversary of the first commercial flight of the world’s first supersonic airliner, Concorde.

The British Concorde made its first and last flights from Bristol, and much of the plane was designed and created here.

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by Rebecca Day A young Filton entrepreneur has made it onto a prestigious list that recognises people supporting the next generation of business talent.

Ash Phillips, 26, has claimed a spot in the Maserati 100 – launched by the Italian car manufacturer and the Centre for Entrepreneurs – which lists some of Britain’s most successful philanthropists, investors, mentors, advisors, and ascending entrepreneurs.

It has included the likes of business tycoon Sir Richard Branson and Dragons’ Den panellist Peter Jones CBE. Ash was nominated for the award by his peers for establishing the Young Entrepreneurs Network Association (YENA), a social enterprise, helping aspiring business owners to succeed.

A panel of experts from the Centre for Entrepreneurs, including its founder, Luke Johnson, then curated the final list.

“I was in utter disbelief when I found out,” Ash said. “I’d been looking at a number of different awards to go for, to raise the profile of YENA, but

never thought I'd be listed in the Maserati 100. I thought there was no chance.

“It's incredibly inspiring and motivating as there are amazing people on the list, including Jamal Edwards, the founder of [broadcasting company] SBTV, so it’s great to be part of that.”

Ash set up YENA in 2013 as a side project to provide networking opportunities for people aged 15 to 30.

It now has over 750 members, and operates in Bristol, Bath, Manchester and Birmingham, as well as online.

Monthly events provide a chance for young entrepreneurs to share ideas and hear from guest speakers, who have included IMDb (Internet Movie Database) founder Cole Needham.

“When I used to go along to networking events, I always felt like the youngest person there.

That’s when I decided to set up YENA, to encourage younger people to come together and share ideas.”

Ash went to the University of the West of England (UWE) to study Business Enterprise, but left within eight months after realising his dream was

Families join celebration as project closes Southern Brooks Community Partnerships held an event to celebrate the achievements made by one of its family support projects as it was officially closed after six years.

The initiative, which provided one-to-one support for more than 600 families experiencing a crisis, received funding from the Big Lottery, which has now come to an end.

Corrina Wood, health and well being manager, said: “We have been very proud to be part of this project and feel privileged to have been able to work with families who are often in such a vulnerable place.

The work has been demanding and challenging, but has also been emotional and rewarding.

Families allow us to become part of their life when they are at their lowest; they let us in and share their thoughts and feelings when they are in the darkest of places.

“We have the opportunity to reach out a hand and guide them

towards the light at the end of the tunnel. There are not many jobs that enable you to make such a difference to people’s lives.”

The event was attended by professionals, councillors and families who had benefited from the project. One parent said: “I was desperate and did not know where to turn. The support has helped me see things in perspective. My son would have got out of control and life would be unbearable.”

Through additional funding, the team were also able to take vulnerable families on day trips during the summer.

The Southern Brooks Community Partnerships is continuing to face funding cuts and is currently in consultation with South Gloucestershire Council over future support and the impact cuts would have on its services, with leaders raising fears the number of families it supports could drop from 150 at any one time to 30.

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among the entrepreneurs to watch Ash Phillips celebrates making it onto the Maserati 100, a list that celebrates the entrepreneurs supporting the next generation of talent. Ash has founded YENA, which provides networking opportunities for people aged 15 to 30 The day Ash decided to leave Gumption, and commit to YENA full-time, was when he received the email about being listed in the Maserati 100. “It was a very serendipitous moment, and marked start of the next exciting

to become an entrepreneur.

He went on to run a number of businesses – some succeeding and others failing – before becoming a partner for 18 months at Gumption, a social media marketing agency.

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Ash, who is is one of the first members in his family to own his own business, says that YENA caters to any aspiring entrepreneur or professional, regardless of their background

and financial stability. He said: “It’s not easy to start out as a young entrepreneur, especially if you don't have the correct knowledge and financial backing.

It can be quite intimidating.

“But YENA is about bringing these young people together, who have ideas, and working out ways we can help them achieve their goals.

“We want to be connecting people early, to create business leaders of the future.”

Ash currently runs YENA as a not-for-profit enterprise, but plans to monetise the business by introducing membership options, seminars and workshops at affordable prices.

He also hopes to establish co-working spaces for members on a local level, as well as expand his business globally. He aims to gain 2,500 members by the end of the year. For more information about YENA, and how to get involved, visit yena.co.uk

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I went to the consultation session held at the library last month.

The lady who is coordinating the forms that people have been filling in says the response has been really good.

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Or you might want to take the opportunity to praise a friend, or family member for an act of kindness or to mark an achievement. Whatever you want to say, write to us and we’ll make sure everyone in Filton knows about it. Send your letter by email to richard@filtonvoice.co.uk, by post to Letters, Filtonvoice, 49 Dunkeld Avenue, Filton BS34 7RQ or call us on 0777 555 0607. You can also comment on stories at www.filtonvoice.co.uk. Please keep letters short. The editor reserves the right to edit your letter. forms, without having to make a special trip to the library to pick one up.

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Will work on oak tree now happen?

Re Conygre House, I refer to Issue No 42 of Filtonvoice dated April 2015 and the article regarding the felling of the ancient oak tree at Conygre House, allegedly because of a fungal infestation.

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was safeguarded by a Tree Protection Order it will be replaced with a tree of the same or similar species in the next available planting season and the Protection Order will remain in place” To my knowledge this was not carried out last Autumn so presumably it will be done this spring. I hope we shall be notified of this event shortly.

Perhaps it would be better to gloss over the penultimate paragraph of this article where it stated that councillor A Monk confirmed that South

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Gloucestershire Council had “no intention” to sell Conygre House for flats.

S Hollister Online response to story that Conygre House, one of the last reminders of historic Filton, could be converted into flats - but the exterior of the 17th Century building will be preserved.

Lorraine Johnson Better they are used as apartments than knock them down completely.

Elizabeth Jones So glad the building will be used- hoping they won’t build flats or anything too big on grounds!!

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Filton Town Council SWIM FOR FITNESS – COMING SOON

We will shortly be linking up with Bristol North Swimming Club to offer Swimming for Fitness classes. So if your children are looking to swim competitively, or are looking to improve their fitness or just want a challenge please sign up today.

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ACTIVITIES AT FILTON SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE

Do you know we are more than just a swimming pool? We have bootcamp, martial arts, badminton, squash, snooker, tennis courts and 5 side football

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698; Leisure Centre 01454 866686; or website filtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Monday’s 09:45-10:30 at Filton Sports & Leisure Centre, BS34 7PS. Ask for details at reception or contact Emma on emma@footloosebristol.co.uk Only £4 per session.

courts all on offer. We also have sports fields, softplay, a skate and bmx park and a recently refurbished children’s play area and outdoor Gym.

For more information please contact us on 01454 866686. www.filtonleisurecentre.co.uk

Leisure reception hours: Mondays 9am – 7.45pm Tuesdays 9am-8.15pm

Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9am – 7.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5.30pm

Pop in and see us or call 01454 866686 for information.

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SAVE MONEY! FILTON RESIDENT PASS Filton residents are able to benefit from the use of the Sports and Leisure Centre at REDUCED RATES as recognition that the centre is subsidised from the Town Council precept, which only Filton residents pay. The pass can be obtained by taking a passport sized photograph and proof of Filton residency such as a utilities bill to the Leisure Centre reception desk.

May 10th, 7.30pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 17th, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 31st, 7.00pm Parish Assembly followed by Full Council Meeting Doug Daniels Pavilion June 14th, 7.30pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 21st, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 28th, 7.30pm Full Council Conygre Ward (tbc)

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Could you help someone in need?

Barbara is a volunteer sitter: she and Irene enjoy knitting together.

Carers Support Centre, which runs a sitting service offering companionship for people with illnesses and mental health problems, is seeking Filton volunteers.

The local charity links the volunteers with family carers and the person they care for. They provide this service FREE to carers across South Gloucestershire, but currently have a long waiting list and they urgently need to recruit more volunteers.

A carer is someone who cares, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health problems.

Volunteers give their time regularly and build a relationship with the cared for person. They typically volunteer for 2- 3 hours per week or fortnight. They are given training and ongoing support. Their help means a carer

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can take regular time out…to meet friends, go shopping, or simply enjoy a hobby.

Marilyn Crump, Sitting Service Co-ordinator, said: “A volunteer needs to be someone a carer can trust and who wants to build a relationship with the cared for person. We train volunteers so that we can match them carefully to a family.”

Case study Ray is 69 and cares for his wife, Irene. She has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. They have been married for 48 years and, for the last three, Irene has been a totally different person: it has been heart-breaking for him. Since Irene’s diagnosis Ray has experienced a loss of independence, until he found a sitter through the Carers Support Centre.

They matched Irene with Barbara, who visits once a week and the two have really hit it off.

Ray is really enjoying being able to see his friends again. He said, “The sitting service is a lifesaver.

It is just two hours a week, but you can put up with an awful lot if you know that you can get a break. It’s the only time I meet up with friends I’ve known for 50 years. Barbara is a very creative person and Irene always seems to be quite happy when I get back in. Just recently Barbara has got.”

To find out more, contact Marilyn Crump, Sitting Service Co-ordinator. Phone: 0117 937 5622 or mobile 07722 283 672. Email: Marilync@ carerssupportcentre.org.uk

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We specialise in Supporting adults who have a learning difficulty, mental health conditions, sensory impairment or a physical disability. Our services are also available to clients who just need some assistance or support whilst you regain your independence. Epiphany in Care provides assistance with all aspects of maintaining or regaining your independence, choice and control.

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Save Filton Library

Proposed changes to library services South Gloucestershire Council is currently consulting on changes to library services.

Further information about this consultation process, options the council is considering and further information about the service is available from your local library, from our website: www.southglos.gov.uk/librarychanges or by contacting us on 01454 868006.

If you require extra space to write answers please add additional sheets. Alternatively you can complete this survey online at: www.southglos.gov.uk/librarychanges Q1

Which of the following libraries have you or members of your family used in the past 2 years?

Bradley Stoke

Hanham

Yate

Cadbury Heath

Kingswood

Chipping Sodbury

Patchway

Downend

Staple Hill

The Mobile Library Not used a South Gloucestershire library in the past 2 years

Emersons Green

Thornbury

Filton

Winterbourne

Which one of these libraries do you use most often?

Q2

For mobile library users: Which stop do you mostly use?

Have you used any other South Gloucestershire libraries? If so, which ones?

Q3

How often do you use the following library services?

Weekly

Fortnightly

Monthly

Borrow books Browse or read books, newspapers and magazines in the library Use the library computers or free wi-fi Place to work or study Borrow CD, DVD, or audio books Take children to read/borrow books Attend children's activities Attend adult events or activities Attend other community events, groups, classes and exhibitions Online services including ebooks, information resources, search, reserve & renew books and other items

Q4

Please rate these aspects of library services in order of importance to you.

(Where 1 is the most important to you and 7 is the least important.)

Having libraries available as a community meeting place Having a library local to you Having a good range of books and other stock available Trained staff available to assist you Having access to computers and wifi Having the library open for as long as possible Providing a good range of events and activities

Less often

Never

Q5

In looking to make the savings required, the council is seeking as far as possible to keep libraries open.

There are different forms of service delivery which could be adopted. For further information about these, please read the consultation document.

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following models of delivering library services?

Strongly agree

Tend to agree

Neither agree or Tend to Strongly disagree disagree disagree

Don't know

Using volunteers to work alongside staff to support added value services such as storytime, using computers, events, etc Using volunteers to work alongside staff, with clearly defined roles for each Using volunteers to supplement library opening hours without paid staff supervision Services run and operated directly by community based organisations and volunteers Bringing in external funding (e.g. from parish councils or grants) to fund additional opening hours and other library running costs Co-locating council one stop shops and potentially other services within libraries in Kingswood, Yate, Patchway and Thornbury Renting out space to generate income to support library services Transferring libraries to be run by a not-for-profit organisation, trust, charity or staff mutual Transferring libraries to be run by a commercial (for profit) organisation Unstaffed self service libraries

Q6

Of the options outlined in the consultation document by the council to make the required savings to the library budget, which do you think the council should proceed with?

Option 1: No longer providing the mobile library or funding Chipping Sodbury library, reducing opening hours across the remaining libraries by 88 hours a week, reducing the materials fund and making more use of volunteers and external funding to maintain services. (saving approx. £500,000) Option 2: As per option one and a reduction in opening hours to 18 hours a week at satellite libraries. (saving approx. £600-£650,000) Option 3: Close all libraries apart from five main libraries (saving approx. £1million) The council should make savings within library services in a different way (please tell us how in Q7 below) The council should make alternative savings from other council services (please tell us how in Q7 below) Don't know

Q7

The council is keen to consider any other alternative ideas by library users, local communities and other interested stakeholders in how it can deliver services within the budget available.

Do you have any alternative ideas for how library services could be delivered in the future?

Q8

Do you have any specific comments about the proposal to no longer fund Chipping Sodbury library?

Q9

Do you have any specific comments about the proposal to no longer provide the mobile library service?

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One option the council is considering is designating each library as either a main library or a satellite library. Main libraries would have longer opening hours and potentially more services funded when compared to satellite libraries which would have more limited opening hours. Looking at the main population centres and future population growth, the council is considering making Kingswood, Yate, Patchway, Thornbury and Bradley Stoke main libraries, with the remainder designated as satellite libraries. Do you agree with our proposed designation of main and satellite libraries?

Yes

No

Don't know

If no, what changes would you make and why?

Q11

If the council were to reduce library opening hours, how should these reductions be distributed?

All libraries reduce opening hours by a set amount e.g. 7 1/2hrs a week Library opening hours are reduced depending on whether a library is classed as a main library or satellite e.g. main libraries are reduced by 5hrs a week and satellite libraries by 10 hours a week Hours are reduced depending on individual library usage patterns No longer opening on Sundays, and less busy times such as early in the morning, over lunch time or in the evenings

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Do you have any specific comments about the proposals to reduce library opening hours?

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If other organisations or volunteers are more involved in supporting the delivery of library services in the future, what support and/or training do you think they will need?

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Would you (as an individual or organisation) be willing to provide practical support (or volunteering) to keep your local library open?

Yes

Maybe

No

If so, please provide details of how we can contact you

Q15

If these options were to go ahead, what impact would they have on you, your use of library services and the wider community?

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Please use this space to make any other comments about library services or our proposals.

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Are you responding as?

A local resident A library user A parent/carer of a library user

A South Gloucestershire Council employee

A voluntary, community sector organisation

A parish or town council

Other

A local business

If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, please tell us its name.

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Please tell us your full postcode:

This section is really important as it helps us to gain a better understanding of the needs of different service users, the views of different people and how they could be impacted by any changes. This information will remain confidential and will be used for analysis purposes only. Your personal information will not be published and individuals will not be identified. If you are responding on behalf of an organisation you do not need to answer these questions.

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Your age:

10 or under

16 or 17

26 to 40

Over 60

11 to 15

18 to 25

41 to 60

Prefer not to say

How many children live in your household in the following age groups?

Under 4

5 to 10

11 to 15

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Your gender:

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Do you consider yourself to be disabled?

Female

No children in household

16 to 18 Male

Yes

Prefer not to say Prefer not to say

No

Please tell us how your disability impacts on your use of library services

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Which of the following applies to you?

Employed full-time Employed part-time Self employed / freelance Unemployed

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Government funded training course /apprenticeship Student Away from work (ill, maternity leave, holiday or temporarily laid off)

Looking after home/family Long term sick/disabled Retired Prefer not to say Other

Please tell us your ethnicity:

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey. Please return it by 13 May 2016 to the library or you can post this survey or any comments to: FREEPOST RTCT-JXLE-EETT, South Gloucestershire Council, Corporate Research & Consultation Team, Library Consultation, Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood, BRISTOL, BS15 9TR. Any personal information that you have supplied will be held by South Gloucestershire Council in accordance with the Data Protection Act. This information will only be used as part of this exercise and personal information will not be published or passed onto any other organisation.

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Guides celebrate their connections near and far at a fun-packed event Filton Guides honoured the founders of the movement with an all-action “Thinking Day” for more than 100 girls.

The senior section of Girlguiding Concorde Division celebrated their centenary with a day of activities at St Andrew’s Church, Filton, where members of the Rangers, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides all came together to remember Lord and Lady Baden Powell.

The theme of the day was “making connections” and eight different activity bases gave girls the chance to find out about Girlguiding in other countries and to meet members of other units.

Activities included international food tasting, origami, parachute games, a treasure hunt and quiz, trustbuilding exercises and making posters, as well as the chance to find out about connections with Guides worldwide and a history of Guiding uniforms.

A spokesperson said: “St Andrew’s Church hall, kitchen and adjacent rooms were buzzing with energy and alive with the sound of laughter.

“Girls were led blindfolded through obstacles and corridors in order to learn to trust their fellow Guides, then they were ushered into the kitchen where a

GIrls join in an activity-packed GIrlguiding ‘Thinking Day’ in Filton variety of foods awaited them, some familiar, some unusual.

“Parachute cat and mouse games produced waves of giggling and energetic running, and question-and-answer sessions about the history of Guiding prompted keen interest, while the process of making origami cats, frogs

and aeroplanes gave the girls a chance to focus quietly on their creative talents.

“The whole afternoon was a resounding success, and an excellent way to mark the centenary of the senior section of Girl Guides.”

For more information about Guiding, visit www.girlguiding. org.uk

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n Bank Holiday Monday 29th May 2016 Bristol Old Vic, in King Street, Bristol, becomes the first British theatre in history to survive 250 years.

The weekend kicks off on Saturday 28th May with a birthday present to the city open to anyone from those who may not know that this iconic theatre is on their doorstep to regular visitors. Bristol Old Vic is welcoming an audience from across the city to a one-off, free performance of The Flying Lovers on Saturday evening. This new collaboration with highly acclaimed theatre company Kneehigh is director Emma Rice’s final production before she takes the helm at Shakespeare’s Globe. It promises all the magical storytelling, music and visual delights Kneehigh are famous for in the city.

We have been given 3 pairs of tickets to this event. For your chance to win a pair, all you have to do is email your name, address and contact telephone number to: sales@filtonvoice.co.uk All entries must be received by Friday 22 April 2016. Winners will be notified accordingly.

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Check your pet’s chip details are up to date for FREE Or if they haven’t been chipped yet, get them microchipped for only £10*

Vets4Pets Filton, Shield Retail Centre, Gloucester Road, BS34 7BQ Call: 0117 969 8400 Companion Care Bristol Filton, Inside Pets at Home, Abbey Wood Retail Park, BS34 7JL Call: 0117 979 9200 *Promoter: Pets at Home Vet Group Limited, Epsom Avenue, Cheshire, SK93RN. £10 microchip offer and free chip check offer valid only at participating Vets4Pets surgeries. Initial appointment to be booked in advance with a vet. Further charges and exclusions may apply. Available between 01.03.16 and 6.30pm on 30.04.16. Ask in surgery for full terms and conditions.

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by Rebecca Day Filton B&Q is set to close its doors this summer, it has been announced.

An email was sent to customers of the store, based in Stoke Gifford, confirming that it will be closing in June, and that all stocks are being reduced.

It is the second B&Q to close in the Bristol area - Muller Road the first - was after the DIY company revealed last March that it will be axeing 60 of its UK stores. The decision was made by the new CEO of B&Q’s parent company Kingfisher, Veronique Laury.

A B&Q spokesperson said: “We are changing the shape of our store network in Bristol and investing to ensure we meet the needs of our customers in the city and the surrounding area

Dogs must now be microchipped The introduction of compulsory microchipping is a giant leap forward for dogs and their owners. It is something that Vets4Pets has long supported.

From April 6, all dog owners

by offering the best in home improvement. As part of these changes, and as previously announced, our staff at B&Q Filton have been told that their store is planned for closure.” in England will have to ensure that their dogs have microchips.

It is hoped that the change in the law will help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets and relieve some of the burden of stray dogs on animal charities.

Michael Parry, vet and Practice Partner at Filton Vets4Pets, said: “I’m delighted to hear about the new ruling because unfortunately it is all too common to have stray pets

It is not yet known how many jobs will be lost.

B&Q still has stores in the Bristol area at Cribbs Causeway, Longwell Green, Hartcliffe and Yate. brought into practice and it’s very sad if we can’t find their owners. We always encourage all pet owners to microchip their pets and keep their contact details with microchip companies up to date so that they can be easily contacted.”

We also recommend microchipping for cats.

Microchipping is safe for your pet and an essential part of responsible ownership.

Filton Vets4Pets is offering to microchip your pet for only £10 until April 30, 2016.

Please phone on 0117 969 8400 to make an appointment.

Explosives team is called to Rolls site Bomb disposal experts and police were called to the former Rolls-Royce factory last month after a discovery by a demolition company working at the site in Gipsy Patch Lane.

The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in by police to assess the item, which was then removed from the site.

It is not yet known what the object was, however, EOD engineers specialise in the safe disposal of mines, shells and bombs which have failed to explode.

The surrounding area, which includes the airfield, was once the setting for a raid during the Second World War. The Filton Blitz, on September 25, 1940, destroyed a number of air raid shelters, claiming the lives of 200 people.

The Rolls-Royce site has been lying vacant since 2007, when the aerospace company moved to a newly-built facility across the road.

A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: “At 12.34pm on March 22, we received a call from an employee with a demolition company about an item found during construction work on a former industrial site in Gipsy Patch Lane, Patchway.

“The EOD attended and the item was assessed and taken away.”

Following the incident, a spokesperson from the Army said that they did not have any more details to add.

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Go-ahead gives wings to Airbus’s state-of-the-art facility at Filton Airbus has won permission to build a state-of-the-art research and development centre on its Filton site.

The building will house a facility for the development of new wing technologies and will be constructed as part of the company’s Wings of the Future Programme.

South Gloucestershire Council granted the Airbus Wing Integration Centre the go-ahead last month.

It will be built on the former Rodney Works site off the A38 and will also house the main hangar for wing and component testing, staff facilities, offices and laboratories.

Welcoming the news, leader of South Gloucestershire Council Councillor Matthew Riddle said: “We are pleased to see Airbus make progress with this development, which

will increase their Filton operations and further help to establish our region as a centre

of excellence in the aviation industry. This represents significant investment, which

helps to ensure that the North Fringe area continues to thrive as a major economic driver, employment area and as a major hub for commercial activity in the South West.”

Mark Stewart, HR director and general manager for Airbus UK, said: “The joint investment in this project with the UK Government under ATI will give us the technological edge in a fiercely competitive global business and will benefit not just Airbus sites at Filton and Broughton but the wider UK aerospace industry.

“The new facility once again reinforces the strategic importance of Filton and will enable the best knowledge and skills in aerospace to develop new and cutting-edge ideas, helping underpin the UK as one of the world’s leading aerospace sectors.”

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An impressive show of five Sea Kings helicopters were captured gracing the skies over Filton last month.

These images were taken by Cheswick resident and photographer Mark O’Grady.

His fiancee Louise Groth’s father – who has now sadly passed away – worked on the helicopters many years ago when he was stationed at HMS Daedalus in Portsmouth.

The flypast was part of the Somerset-based Sea Kings’ farewell tour across the region, before being decommissioned after almost 40 years of service in the Royal Navy.

The aircraft has served in recent major conflicts, including the Gulf War and Bosnian conflict.

Can prayer be effective in healing?

A free talk on Christian Science by Brian Kissock

Join us on Thursday 28 April at 7:30pm in the Christian Science Church 51 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7PY

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Coming up at Filton Library Ben Kane: Rome’s Greatest Defeat Wednesday 13 April 7.30pm A talk by author Ben Kane FREE tickets available from www.eventbrite.co.uk

Memory Café Friday 15 April

10am-12pm Worried about your memory? Living with dementia? Come to the Alzheimer’s Society friendly social – everyone welcome

Shakespearean Story Time Saturday 23 April

11-11.30am Drop in for a special story time with wizards, witches and fairies

Happy World Book Night! Saturday 23 April

Look out for library staff who will be handing out free books in mystery locations in Filton during the day. Between 4-4.30pm a limited number of World Book Night titles will be given away in the library (whilst stocks last)

Craft Club Saturday 23 April

10-11.30am Join us for a morning of crafts! Suitable for adults (14+), please sign up at reception

Chatterbooks Saturday 23 April

2.30-3.30pm Free fun reading group for children aged 8 -12

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STORY & RHYME TIME Every Tuesday at 9.30am and every Friday at 2.30pm

1:1 IT SUPPORT Speak to staff for an appointment

1:1 ANCESTRY SESSIONS By appointment only

For your diary

Saturday, April 16

There will be a TABLE TOP SALE at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol - 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in aid of Church funds. Bookings or enquiries please tel. 0117 9799233.

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Three Great Families and their Gardens: The Astors, The Rothschilds and The Sackville Wests are the topic of South Glos Decorative & Fine Arts Lecture on Thursday 21st April. Caroline Rayman has lectured for many years and is an official guide at the British Museum. Her talk traces the history of the families, discusses their contribution to life in England and celebrates the splendid gardens that they have created. Meeting at Bradley Stoke Community School BS32 7BS (near Bradley Stoke Library and Leisure Centre), we are always pleased to welcome Guests and new Members. Refreshments from 7.00 pm, welcome and slide illustrated lecture at 7.30 pm. Good parking & easy access. To join us please call Sally Kitching on 01454 774401 sallykitching@googlemail.com http://sgdfas.org.uk No artistic ability required – just an enquiring mind and an interest in the Arts.

Thursday, April 28

Can Prayer be Effective in Healing? A talk about spiritual healing to be given by Brian Kissock at the Christian Science Church, 51 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PY on Thursday 28th April at 7.30pm. See cssbristol.org.uk. or telephone 0117 907 7060.

Monday, May 9

1.45pm – 3.45pm, The National Osteoporosis Society Bristol group at Methodist Church Hall ,Westbury Hill, W on T, BS9 3AA. Sue Worral, PE instructor, will talk on “Staying Steady” and our balance as we get older. Contact 01454614016 or 01179518824

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Store’s gift to help fund vital exercise sessions Shoppers have helped a Bristol charity win £200 towards its work supporting people with a painful form of arthritis that affects around 200,000 in the UK. The Bristol North branch of the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society has been presented with a cheque by Lisa Godber, the Community Life Champion from Asda Patchway.

The charity was chosen by store staff as one of three – alongside Lawrence Weston Community Transport and 178th Bristol (Shirehampton) Brownies – to compete for the £200 first prize and two runner-up prizes of £50.

Throughout December, customers cast their votes for one of the three good causes, with Bristol North NASS coming out on top.

The group was founded in March 1998 and meets every Wednesday evening in Southmead Hospital for specialist physiotherapy exercise, where sufferers can use the gym or the hydrotherapy pool.

Lisa visited the group during

one of their weekly meetings and was shown around the facilities and met members as they exercised.

The group plans to use the store’s donation to go towards funding the sessions at Southmead Hospital.

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Warning on hospital visits as virus strikes

Filton residents are being warned that cases of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, are on the rise across South Gloucestershire.

Health chiefs are urging anyone with symptoms of the highly-contagious virus not to go into hospital to visit friends or relatives and to be extra careful when it comes to hygiene.

Dr Jonathan Hayes, South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group clinical chair, said: “If a vulnerable patient contracts norovirus it could have potentially serious health implications. You are doing the right thing for patients by staying away until 48 hours after any norovirus symptoms disappear.”

Simple measures that can help people avoid spreading the virus include washing hands regularly with soap and water, avoiding sharing towels and ensuring surfaces that an infected person may have touched are disinfected.

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Record numbers apply to Abbeywood

Abbeywood Community School is enjoying its highest number of 1st preference applications since becoming an academy Last month, local families received their offers of Year 7 school place for September which saw a steep increase in popularity for the school The number of applications was as follows: Abbeywood (180 places) 1st choice 176 2nd choice 103 3rd choice 68 Total applications 347 Abbeywood enjoyed an impressive 33% rise in first choice applications (132-176) on last year which shows the

level of confidence in the school, now rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas, and the successful partnership with Bradley Stoke as part of the Olympus Academy Trust.

No other local secondary

schools were oversubscribed on first preference (on time) applications.

Dave Baker, Executive Headteacher and CEO, The Olympus Academy Trust, said: “We are delighted to see the

ongoing success of Abbeywood, a thriving school at the heart of its local community. The school is only 4 places short of being fully subscribed this year on 1st preference applications after only 3 full years as a member of The Olympus Academy Trust – a testament to our ability to deliver rapid school improvement in partnership.

“Our Board of Directors and senior leaders share a desire to provide the local community with a range of ‘good’ schools to choose from; aligning practice and processes to produce better student outcomes, whilst celebrating each school’s unique identity.”

“I could write a sonnet, about your Easter Bonnet!”

On the last day of the Easter Term, pupils from Charborough Road took part in an Easter Bonnet parade, attended by a huge audience of parents, families and friends.

Every child had designed and made a bonnet, which they wore to the parade. When they assembled in the hall, they all sang together, and prizes were awarded to the most interesting designs. Our VIP judges were Mr Adrian Williams (Community Governor) and Mrs Williams, as well as Olympus Academy Trust colleagues Mr Steve Moir and Mrs Owen (Headteacher and Senior Leader from Bradley Stoke Community School). There was also a raffle, raising funds for school library books.

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A sea spectacular at the Colston Hall Hundreds of schoolchildren from Bristol climbed the rigging, scrubbed the decks and battened down the hatches as they performed Ahoy! – an exciting new performance based on King Henry VIII’s warship, the Mary Rose – in front of a big audience at the Colston Hall.

With One Voice Partnership (WOVP) – a collaboration between schools in North Bristol – joined up with Bristol Plays Music and the Bristol Choral Society to get pupils to take part in the performance at the Colston Hall.

The schools involved were: Orchard School Bristol, Filton Avenue Primary, Upper Horfield Primary, Fonthill Primary, St Teresa’s Catholic Primary, Horfield CofE Primary and Stoke Park Primary The hour-long choral cantata – a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment – was composed by Alexander L’Estrange and celebrates the tragic and inspiring story of the

Mary Rose, which sank 500 years ago.

The boat was raised in 1982 and now acts as a time capsule, providing the public with a unique insight into the Tudor times.

The performance included narration, a jazz quintet, a unison choir, a four part chamber choir, and a two part choir.

Helen Howard of With One Voice said: “It was an absolutely magical evening.

All the children really entered into the spirit with their costumes and fantastic performances.

“For many of them it will have been their first performance at a venue like the Colston Hall and I know the parents and friends who came to watch were so proud.

“We are really grateful to Bristol Plays Music, the Bristol Choral Society, Alexander L’Estrange and all the talented music teachers who supported the children.”

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Applications 37 Wades Road Erection of two storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of front canopy area

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45 Third Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.9 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.64 metres and the height of the eaves would be 2.6 metres

46 Tenth Avenue Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1no attached dwelling and associated works 29 Kenmore Crescent Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Erection of rear dormer including balcony to facilitate loft conversion. Erection of front porch. Demolition and erection of 1no. detached garage 25 Nutfield Grove Erection of rear conservatory Natwest, 4 Church Road Internally illuminated fascia signs and internally illuminated blade sign 47 Tenth Avenue Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1no attached dwelling

79 Wallscourt Road Demolition of existing garage.

Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with new access, parking and associated works.

(Re submission of PT15/4263/F) Refusal

Airbus UK Golf Course Lane Erection of 2no. aircraft wing storage buildings located on staff car park and re-location of 23 car parking spaces for a period of two years Approve with Conditions

28 Gloucester Road North Installation of roller shutters to front elevation Approve with Conditions

52 Fourth Avenue Change of use from 6no. bedroom dwellinghouse (Class C4) to 7no. bedroom dwellinghouse (Sui Generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) Approve with Conditions

25 Shellard Road Change of use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 7 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

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10 Kenmore Crescent Demolition of existing garage.

Erection of single storey side and rear extension to from additional living accommodation and garage. Instalation of rear and side dormer to create loft conversion Approve with Conditions

Decisions Conygre House, Conygre Road Prior notification of a change of use from Offices (Class B1a) to 7no. dwellings (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) Approve with Conditions

Stanley Farm Road Footbridge Abbey Wood Request for Prior Approval under Part 18 Class A to Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for replacement of footbridge 4m 19ch No Objection

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‘We’ve found space to grow within community that has supported us’

by Rebecca Day The owner of a Filton computer shop says that he is realising the benefits of moving his business to Gloucester Road North.

Goto iT – which offers computer support and repairs across Bristol – moved from opposite the old King George pub at the top of Filton Avenue, where it was based for four years, to Gloucester Road North at the beginning of February this year.

Owner Graham Simmonds says that he decided to relocate to the former Great Western Air Ambulance office because it provided a much larger space to work and be more efficient.

He said: “It will also give us a springboard to really grow the business while staying in the area which has supported us really well.”

Graham started his business in 1999 and has since built up a strong customer base, supporting more than 1,000 clients, including Bristol residents, businesses, the NHS and charities.

Goto iT prides itself on offering friendly, jargon-free advice, as well as a range of

services, from IT health checks to building new computers. In addition, the shop carries out home visits and sells a range of accessories. It is also recognised as a silver “Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions” partner, which means it has been acknowledged

by Microsoft as an expert in its cloud-based products.

Graham said: “I’ve received some great comments since moving to Gloucester Road North and customers have been saying how much more spacious and welcoming it is.

“It’s a great community to be part of and there’s a good footfall. It is also up and coming, with new shops and businesses opening in the area.”

Graham adds that he plans to expand into the upper two floors of the building. “Now that we’ve moved to a bigger space, we’re starting to think about what more we can offer and have a few plans in mind.”

For more information about goto iT’s services, visit goto-it. co.uk or like the Facebook page “gotoitcomputers”. Drop in at 28 Gloucester Road North, Filton or call 0117 969 8767.

Volunteer to help carers get support

Volunteers are needed to ensure local carers looking after sick, disabled or elderly relatives or friends are accessing all the support and services that are on offer to them.

The Carers Support Centre Bristol and South Gloucestershire is hoping to recruit outgoing individuals who could spend two mornings a month meeting and greeting carers when they visit their GP surgeries and giving them information.

Full training and support is provided to volunteers and more information is available from Mike Hatch, GP Carer Link Volunteer, on 07503 577830 or email mikeh@carerssupportcentre. or.uk Carers can contact the organisation on the Carersline on 0117 965 2200 or visit www. carerssupportcentre.org.uk

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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. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Community Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm 07527 808206 St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Wives Group) “We are a group of ladies, who meet in St. Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except August for a talk or social gathering. Our programme can be seen on the church web site at www.filtonchurch. pwp@blueyonder.co.uk. New members very welcome, just come along on the night or ring Cynthia Clark on 0117-9695144 for more information” Pilates, 7pm and 8pm, Filton Community Centre. Call Becky 07789687128 Bristol & Avon Family History Society. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, except JUNE which is the 3rd Monday. We do not meet in JULY or AUGUST. VENUE BAWA Southmead Road FILTON at 7.30pm. There is a varied programme of family history related topics and speakers, for beginners and more experienced researchers. Help, books and more always available at each meeting. Further information from secretary@bafhs.org.uk

Tuesdays

Pre-School story and Rhyme time 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm Call 0117 969 3326 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 Filton Library, Shields Centre,

Westerly Showband welcomes able adult wind band musicians to its weekly rehearsals every Tuesday at Filton Library from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Under its experienced conductor Chris Harris players will be receive the coaching and support needed to achieve a satisfying performance.

Band practices take place in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere and include nice biscuits. The repertoire includes a wide variety of genres especially chosen to please both band members and audiences alike. Prospective members can look at the website at www. westerlyshowband .com or ring 0117 9561950 for more information. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome. See also Friday for training band.

Wednesdays

Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm.

1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January.

Filtones Choir. Don’t like going out in the evening? At a loose end on a Wednesday afternoon? Ever thought of joining a choir? Why not come along on and exercise your lungs and challenge your grey cells with our friendly group of people who are The Filtones. We are actively seeking to recruit altos, tenors (gents or ladies) and basses to join our happy band.

We sing four part harmony but ability to read music, although useful, is not essential as we supply CDs and MP3 files as teaching aids. We give afternoon concerts to elderly people’s clubs and societies around Bristol and two evening concerts in June and December from which we donate much of our profit to charities. We are a very caring and sociable group of people who sing together with the aim of giving as good a performance as we can, but mainly to enjoy ourselves. For more information please ring Jilly on 0117 9232281 or Shirley on 0117 9654348 or e mail dorothy.bryant@btinternet. com. or look at our web site on www.thefiltones.weebly.com.

Alternatively, just call in at Eden Grove Methodist Church Horfield BS7 0PQ between 1.30 and 3.45 pm on a Wednesday afternoon (not during August) for a listen and a chat.

Horfield Townswomens Guild are a really friendly Guild that meet on the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield at 2.30 pm. Ladies are welcome to just turn up or ring Edna on 0117 949 5413 for a chat about the Guild.

New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol …. an established choir since 1994 who offers a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old……sing! No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group - soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We are a very socially minded group and often enjoy activities outside the singing role.

We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs. Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs in fact, a wide variety. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www. nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary Angela nhlc@talktalk.com Northavon Singers would welcome new members especially sopranos to our mixed choir of 20-singing all kinds of music. Rehearsals at St Peter’s Church Filton every Wed at 7.30pm - not August.

On the third Wednesday of each month the Avon branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS UK) meet at the Avon Suite BAWA Club. 7.45-late. Over 18 please unless accompanied by an adult. All types of plastic modelling and one of the largest groups in the UK. For further information check out website www.ipmsavon.org.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.

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in the shower/bath, then this is the place to come! We have fun every Thursday evening from 7.15 in the company of likeminded gentlemen. We are any easy group of people to get to know and lifelong friendships are made here. Everyone has the ability to sing in a choir so why not give us a try. There is no need to be able to read music – songs are learned in such a way to make it easy for everyone, leading to our singing several concerts a year, many for charity.

The choir practises every week at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College) on Gloucester Road, Filton. For more information look at our website www.bristolmvc. org.uk or telephone our secretary Alan Snook on 0117 9424378.

Bristol Sugarcraft Guild meet every third Thursday in the month except August.We welcome all -from beginners to the more competent crafter Meetings start at 7.30-9.30 at St. Andrews church. For more information ring Bristol9568737 or 9653568 Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 904 1844 Keep Fit Association classes, Filton Community Centre, 7.158.15pm 0117 969 3326 Silver surfers: St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘silver-haired’ 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! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August.

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Thursday evenings at 7-9pm from mid September. Catering for beginners and improvers we cover all aspects of flower arranging from traditional to contemporary including Church flowers and flowers for special occasions. More details from 01454 323610 or 01454 412087.

The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet every third Thursday at St Teresa’s Church Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For details, www.avonand-bristol-woodturners.org.uk/ fortnightly, North Bristol Creative writing group. Meets fortnightly. 07535111294 northbristolwriting@gmail.com St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up.

Work club: St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 12.30-3pm: Drop-in 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!

Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm. Appointments to be booked in advance. 01454 865502. smokefree@southglos. gov.uk

Fridays

Pre-School story and Rhyme time 2.30pm, Filton Library, Shields Centre Bingo, Filton Community Centre, 7.30pm Toddler Group, meets term time only at St Andrew’s Methodist Church from 10 to 11.45. A warm welcome to all toddlers and their carers.

Concord band is Westerly Showband’s training band. It also meets in Filton Library but on Fridays at 7.30 pm. Its tutor/ conductor is Keith Williams is well known as a teacher and performer in the Bristol area. His qualifications and experience make him the ideal person to coach mid-level adult players.

The pace of his rehearsals

are gauged to suit of people who wish to progress. The biscuits are equal in quality to those of Westerly Showband; in fact they come out of the same tin! This newly formed group is filling fast so interested musicians should not delay in getting in touch; either via www. westerlyshowband .com or by ringing Jayne on 0117 9708160.

Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome.

Saturdays

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

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

F.A.C.E. Foundation for Active Community Engagement

For young people: Mondays: Duke of Edinburgh’s awards 6-7pm Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Silver surfers 10am-12pm, £2.50 Work club 12.30-3pm Youth club

for young people 11-15years with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Transition social club for people aged 16+ with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Fridays: Street Dance for 9-14 yr olds 3:45-4:45pm, £4.

Youth Club for 7-9yr olds 5-6pm, Youth club for 9-12yr olds 6:308pm, £1.

Plus: Silver surfers 10am-12pm Thursdays Work club 12.30-3pm Thursdays Debbie Teml, Youth Centre Manager (Half-time; office hours on Thursday & Fridays) Based at St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. 0117 9691938 07789 947506 www.facefilton.org.uk

Pyramid Youth Club

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.

New members are welcome.

Please ring 9691315 if you want more information. There are vacancies in all age groups.

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www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Survive Drop-In 10:00 - 12:00 Tel: 0117 9612999 Be Yourself 10:00 - 12:00 Tea Dance 1:45 - 4:00 Tel: 07527 808206 Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:30 8:00 Tel: Gary 07788262397 Pilates 7.00 - 9.00 Tel Becky: 07789 687128 Tuesdays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00

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Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Pilates 7:00 - 9:00 Tel: Maree 0117 9502411 AA 7:30 - 9:30 Tel: Pauline 0117 9837291 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Wednesdays Pilates 10:00 - 11:00 Tel: Maree 0117 9502411 Line Dancing 2:00 – 4:00 Tel: 07792456988 Dawn James Art 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 01454 616001 Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912 Thursdays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Didi Dance 9:45 – 10:30 Tel: 07850983821 Lift Employability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00 Line Dancing 7:30 - 9:30 Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30 Keep Fit 7:30 - 8:30 Fridays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Bingo 7:30 - 9:30 Karate 6:00 - 8:00 Saturdays Ballroom Dancing (3rd & 5th Sat) 7:45-10:45 Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00

SHE7, Braemar Filton Community Crescent, Filton Garden meetings

Tuesday Every second Saturday of the Bingo – 9.15pm in the month7.30pm at 10am-12noon Pavillion Room at Elm Park.

Wednesday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.00, 12.30pm Weekdays Thursday Coffee 9amlunch – 12:30pm, Over 50’sshop, 3 course £3.00, 12.30pm St Peter’s Church, Filton Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club, Open to Public, 7pm - 10pm Saturday Bingo, 7.00pm – 9.pm

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