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'Laughter is like sunbeams that bring light to dark places, and that was Elspeth”

Elspeth Desmond with Rev Lizzie Gregory.

Below and opposite, Elspeth as her parishioners would know her

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Much-loved minister, who was awarded BEM, was devoted to Filton community Contributions by Rev Lizzie Gregory The Revd Canon Elspeth Desmond died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday 20th July following a battle with cancer.

Elspeth was a well known and greatly loved public figure in Filton. Having moved here in 1952, she lived in Filton all her life, with the exception of five years when, newly married with her husband Ian, she moved to Horfield. The community of Filton meant a great deal to her, being the place where she raised a family and dedicated so much of her ministry.

Having been born in Scotland, to a Welsh mother and Scottish father, Elspeth was fond of her Celtic roots and as her sister Vivienne Vaccaro recalls: “Elspeth was enchanted with the highlands”. After doing her GCEs at Filton High School she worked at Shell Mex & BP, and the Television Licensing Agency.

Having met Ian, her future husband at the age of 17, they married at 22 when they could afford to buy a house.

Elspeth and Ian went on to have two children, Claire and Lloyd. Through Claire, Elspeth had two grandchildren, Jamie and Sophie, whom she adored.

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n NEWS pastoral care to those who had been recently bereaved. As she did so, people would often ask her questions that she found she couldn’t answer, and so Elspeth did a course in theology. During this time she also set up a ‘doorto-door’ visiting team, and once a month would go out and knock on people’s doors, come rain or shine.

Over time it became apparent that Elspeth had a calling to Ministry and in 1990 she began a diploma in theology. This was always a surprise to Elspeth as she had never enjoyed school, and would get nervous speaking in front of others. In 1993 Elspeth was ordained deacon, and began serving as a nonstipendiary minister at St Peter’s Church. Elspeth remained a deacon for an additional year but in the end her calling to priesthood was too strong to ignore and she was ordained priest in 1995, in the second wave of women to be ordained.

As well as ministering to the community of Filton, Elspeth also became Assistant Chaplain at HMP Bristol in 1998. She always joked about having done ’12 years inside’ by the time she left. Elspeth loved her work in the prison, and was able to connect with the prison staff and prisoners in a very real way.

She would often have prisoners coming to find her on their release, and she would never turn them away. John Chapman, a Prison Officer, describes her

as “an angel who cared about everyone else before herself”.

After retiring from the prison in 2009, Elspeth felt the need to keep serving the most vulnerable in the community. For years she had envisaged turning an

unused room in the church into a coffee shop for the community.

Her retirement from the prison gave her the time she needed and she worked tirelessly to turn that dream into a reality.

That reality has remained at the

heart of the community ever since and stands as a wonderful tribute to a woman who wanted to serve her community. This desire was formally recognised in 2013 when she was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to her community in the Queen’s Birthday honours, before being made an Honorary Canon of Bristol Cathedral.

Elspeth loved the reality that she faced in the prison; the lack of pretence, the recognition that we were all flawed and yet still loved. She was at her happiest when having real conversations with individuals, and had this incredible ability to put people at ease. One of her longest standing parishioners, Mary Arnold, described her as having “the ability to make everyone feel like they were the most special person in the world’. She seems to have done that to all those who knew her, or even just encountered her.

Everyone will have their own memories of Elspeth, but we will all remember the smile with which she greeted people. A smile that remained even when she faced difficulty. So many times, Elspeth sat with those in need at the bleakest times of their life. Faith Tutton recalls: “she always smiled and taught me that whatever adversity you are facing, face it with a smile”.

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Local people pay tribute to Filton's Rev Elspeth From Page 3

was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in the bone, at the start of 2018. Remain positive and hopeful, Elspeth faced bravely her second fight with the illness. Armed with her Marks and Spencer’s clothes, her manicured nails, a bright lipstick and a beautiful smile, Elspeth faced her treatment with much courage and hope. She faced a rapid decline in the last week of her life, but right until the end, she was more concerned about ensuring those whom she loved were taken care off. She died surrounded by her family and enfolded in prayer.

There are no words to sum up the loss not only to her family and friends, but to this community as a whole. Linda Keeble, who knew Elspeth before she was ordained reflected that “laughter is like sunbeams that bring light to dark places, and

'A wonderful, caring lady'

that was Elspeth”.

Elspeth’s drive and determination to serve God by serving the people of her community, inspired and touched so many people. Revd Lizzie Gregory, Rector of St Peter’s Church recognises that “without Elspeth, I wouldn't have discovered my own vocation.

When I sat with her in her final hours I thanked her for all she did. I said that I owed it all to her, but she corrected me. ‘No’, she said, ‘we owe it all to God”.

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Angeline Yun Lin: I was deeply saddened. Elspeth was a very kind lady. I cherish the memory, her warm words and smiling.

She brought peace to me on each Sunday in 2015 during my stay in Filton. I deeply appreciated her for leading me into Christianity and baptizing me with her spirit and heart. I will always keep the memory in my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Andrew Warburton: I knew Elspeth for as long as I can remember. She lived opposite our house and was a dear friend of my mother. She meant so much to my whole family, presided over both my grandparents' funerals in a beautiful way, and was the first person I came out to (back in the 90s!). She was one of the kindest people I've ever known.

The way she lived her vocation as a priest was inspiring to me and many others.

Robert Bone: Elspeth was one of life’s truly ‘good’ people, she helped me at a difficult time in natural and warm way. My condolences to all her family.

Duncan Gregory: During the 27 years of this amazing lady's ministry at St Peter's she tended to my mother and brother during their period of serious

illness and subsequent demise.

Elspeth was there for me fourteen years ago during my prolonged hospitalisation and has been there for me every day since. A truly holy lady, a great friend to me and all my family. Elspeth is a true angel of the Lord, she will be so missed.

Jean Pearce: Elspeth was a truly gifted human being who made you feel that you were the most special person in the world.

A new star is in the sky now, watching over us and keeping us strong and forever in our hearts.

Jayne Bakos: A truly lovely lady, always smiling, an asset to her community, thoughts are with her family.

Peter Griffiths: Wonderful person, so happy, infectious spirit.

Elaina Jones: So sad. A lovely welcoming lady thoughts with her family. God bless x Judy Dunne: Bless her. She conducted my mum's and my husband's funerals, a wonderful, caring lady. RIP Hellen Arthur: Helped me & my family when my dad died. Also had a laugh with her, when she popped into the shop ( Tesco).

I will miss that lovely smile.

RIP Elsbeth xxxx Sian Allan: Her grandson and my son are friends.

Elspeth was always first in line to give the boys lifts to where they were going.

She was a warm, kind hearted soul and Filton is a little less bright without her.

Sue Packham: A lovely lady who will be sorely missed. x The cafe at St Peter's which Elspeth was instrumental in setting up

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The proposed redevelopment is part of an ongoing project to redevelop up to 450 nontraditional properties in South Gloucestershire. All of these properties were built in the 1940s and 1950s as a quick solution to the post-war housing shortage, but are now suffering from structural issues and are expensive for residents to heat.

On the South Glos planing application, one resident said;: "Currently the 5160/P/850 parking in this area is bad and this will not help, the new houses will have designed parking but what about the current residents.

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"Our planners have designed the access road to retain the disabled space on Rodney Crescent and to ensure that refuse and emergency vehicles can attend when they need to.

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From Page 5 the only bit of grassed area for the local community to use. The demolition will be a massive disruption to myself and others in the area what compensation will be given to residents."

Another said there would be insufficient space for the vehicles

of residents, an existing disabled parking space on Rodney Crescent will be lost when new access road is built, and a green area on the plot location, used by many residents, will be lost with no replacement.

There were also fears about the impact on emergency services and refuse collection.

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Council reserves drop Filton Town Council cash reserves have dropped to £84,000 - half the recommended level of around £160,000 - after a 'tough year' for the authority.

Town councillors heard from accountant Jake Mee who said the council had been affected by £55,000 spent on the skittle alley and Doug Daniels pavilion, as well as reduced public swimming not being budgeted for in the wake of increased numbers of swimming lessons.

However Mr Mee said that with a £35,000 surplus planned for the next two years, the council should be back to recommended levels by 2020.

He also praised the payroll management of the 5o staff working for the council.

Mr Mee said: "Money is starting to come in and I have no concerns - the council is in a good financial position."

Chair of finance Ian Scott said that had councillors known about

this situation, different decisions could have been taken when setting the town council precept (council tax).

Mr Mee said budgeted income of £1.3m did not materialise, falling short by £70,000.

In papers for the July meeting, the council said: "The accountant stated that this had been a tough year for the council.

"The Council had spent £50,000 out of reserves for the refurbishment of the pavilion and skittle alley, and the pool had a lot of closures the second half of the year which caused refunds on swimming lessons and staff costs to increase."

Cllr Scott added: "The revised financial situation means it is even more essential to keep spending to a minimum and to maximise revenue whenever possible. Until we bring the reserves up to a sensible level there will not be spare money for new initiatives."

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Public meeting as Charity Commission says it has 'serious concerns' over FCA A public meeting to discuss the 'financial administration' of Filton Community Association will be held next month as Filtonvoice can reveal the Charity Commission continues to have 'serious regulatory concerns'.

It was revealed in May the commission was investigating the Elm Park charity after paid employee Oliver Newbery, who has since been suspended, raised concerns over its governance.

The commission also said it did not rule out further regulatory action as it awaited further responses from the trustees.

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by Filtonvoice, we can reveal: l Management The Charity Commission has concerns over 'serious mismanagement within the charity'. In an email to FCA treasurer David Gillard, the commission's case worker Tony Robinson highlights failures to keep details on the register of charities up to date. l Banking Mr Robinson gives an example that in the minutes of the AGM dated 20 May 2013, it is recorded that there were two bank statements missing from the bank, a discrepancy in accounts regarding income received for the hire of the hall and that the PAYE system could not be accessed as the password was not known.

Mr Robinson added that 'it was also claimed that 'he accounts had not been kept properly and that income from

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l Trustee membership Mr Robinson then raised concerns over membership of the trustee body being dominated by one family.

In his reply, Mr Gillard said the trustees were himself, his wife Margaret, Alison Foote, Roz Kendall and Roger Brock.

Mr Gillard said the

commission already knew that Ms Foote was his daughter and he said Mrs Kendall was still the president. However Filton Town Council told Filtonvoice they have a letter from Mrs Kendall saying she has stepped down. Mr Brock is not a relation. l Building work Mr Robinson also referred to the matter of building work being done for Mr Gillard's home, paid for initially by association funds then repaid. Mr Robinson said that with the money having been returned, he did not intend to pursue the matter. l Filtonvoice In his response to the Charity Commission, Mr Gillard also accused Filtonvoice of 'not telling the truth'. Filtonvoice has repeatedly pressed Mr Gillard to explain his concerns and has promised to print a retraction of anything which was not correct or misleading. Mr Gillard has refused this offer and has not explained which parts of the coverage was not truthful.

A spokesperson for the Charity Commission said: "We can confirm that the Commission’s regulatory engagement with the trustees of Filton Community Association is ongoing. We do continue to have serious regulatory concerns and await the trustees’ response on a number of matters before deciding if further regulatory action is required.”

The public meeting, run by Filton Town Council, will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 7.30pm in the badminton hall at Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Park.

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the bar had not been recorded in the accounts. All of those issues cause concern'.

He also asked Mr Gillard if his wife Margaret had been removed as a signatory to the bank account.

In a reply seen by Filtonvoice, Mr Gillard said this could not happen while Mr Newbery remained suspended.

He said 'all accounts will come under one umbrella when we receive our accounts back from Filton Town Council'.

The council was handed the accounts by Mr Newbery pending the Charity Commission investigation.

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Kerri Robbins, owner of Robins Nursery, says that she is now looking forward to ‘positive change’ at her new base at Upper Horfield Community Trust, just on the outskirts of Filton.

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Ms Robbins told the Filtonvoice: “We’ve experienced nothing but positive vibes from Upper Horfield Community Trust.

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Romney House plans take a big step forward Bristol City Council’s plans to redevelop an area of Lockleaze and connect it with Cheswick Village have taken a big step forward.

The first phase of the plans include the demolition of the disused Romney House office block, once the site of the former Lockleaze School, and the building of 268 homes in its place.

As part of this, 62 will be affordable housing and 19 will be intermediate, such as shared ownership. The northern and eastern boundaries of the site will be neighboured by Cheswick

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The proposals also include parking space for 340 cars, but preference will be given to buses, pedestrians and bicycles along some routes through the development, and the site will be under the authority of both Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council as it crosses the boundaries of the two.

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These range from one hour classes to two-day training courses. In addition, the centre will be offering 3-12 month Holistic Training courses from January, accredited

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Sadie said: “I named it The Flamingo Centre because the flamingo provides you with the ability to find balance, not just in a physical sense but in your emotional and spiritual self as well.”

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n ON THE BEAT Summer message from the police During this hot summer, we remind people to keep downstairs windows closed when you’re out of the house, and don’t leave your vehicles insecure when parked up.

This is after a recent increase in vehicle crime generally.

Recently we have seen an increase of motorbike thefts in neighbouring areas and the bikes are being abandoned and burnt out in the Kipling and Wallscourt Road South areas of Filton along with Elm Park.

If you see or hear mopeds or bikes racing around at night, please report to police in the usual way so that we can apprehend the offenders.

Call 101 to report a crime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ for approval by Bristol City Council planning officers in advance of the Development Control Committee meeting on Wednesday July 25.

Despite receiving 21 comments in objection and five in support, the initial plans were approved and the council will now go away and work on more detailed blueprints for the site, which will also require additional approval.

Speaking about the planning application in advance of the meeting, Lockleaze Ward Councillors Estella Tincknell and Gill Kirk said in a joint statement: “We welcome the first phase of a £178million regeneration and development plan in Lockleaze that will bring much needed housing to the Romney House site.

"Despite recent and welcome improvements to Gainsborough Square, the economic and social vitality of Lockleaze has been undermined over the past decade, since large areas of housing were knocked down and not replaced.

“We welcome the Mayor’s commitment to reverse this decline and invest in new housing again on brownfield sites. This will help to address the urgent local housing needs in Lockleaze, and the shortage of homes across Bristol.”

Speaking to Filton Voice,

Trevor Jones, Councillor for Frenchay and Stoke Park Ward said: “I understand the concerns of existing residents of Cheswick are that the Romney House application represents a threat to their health and security and that, despite attending public consultation events, the Bristol City Councillors appear to have dismissed residential opposition to new through routes from the development to Cheswick.

“The roads adjacent to the Bristol boundary have, I understand, recently been the subject of increasing numbers of criminal events, especially those involving high speed motorcycle usage of footpaths.

"While permeability of the boundaries between the two developments could be seen as positive with reference to community cohesion, it should not be allowed to interfere with residential health, safety and security.”

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New bus lane enforcement cameras installed A new bus lane enforcement camera on Filton Avenue is among five that have been installed recently by South Gloucestershire Council.

It will target drivers on the southbound section onto Station Road.

The five new enforcement cameras are located at: n Bradley Stoke Way junction onto A38/Gloucester Road (southbound) n Regent Street, Kingswood n Filton Avenue southbound onto Station Road n Stoke Gifford Bypass northbound (just before Parkway roundabout) n Bradley Stoke Way northbound (before Patchway Brook roundabout).

The camera at the Bradley Stoke Way junction onto A38/ Gloucester Road is now live, and the other four were due to become operational by the end of July.

These enforcement cameras address the abuse of bus lanes and bus gates by unauthorised traffic and will help ensure the reliability of local bus services.

South Gloucestershire Council has received reports from both bus companies and members of the public that the bus lanes are being abused. Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) will be issued to anyone that infringes the bus lanes and will include a secure web link to a video showing the offence.

Each potential infringement will be reviewed by a qualified officer and if there are any mitigating factors, such as needing to pull over for an emergency vehicle, then a PCN would not be issued.

Cabinet Member for Communities Cllr Paul Hughes said: “These new cameras will help us tackle the abuse of bus lanes and bus gates by unauthorised vehicles, and also help ensure that buses and emergency vehicles can reach their destination without unnecessary hold-ups.

“We are not trying to catch anyone out. We want the cameras to be easily visible and we have made an effort to ensure that signs and road markings are as clear as possible to motorists.

Hopefully motorists will avoid

incurring penalties by not driving in lanes reserved for buses.”

The monitoring system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition to identify unauthorised vehicles and generate penalty notices. As well as ensuring that bus journeys are not delayed, enforcement will also help remove unauthorised traffic that can delay emergency vehicles.

Three further bus lane enforcement sites are being prepared and can have cameras relocated to them if issues arise.

These are located at Highwood Road (Patchway) westbound, Bradley Stoke Way southbound (just before Winterbourne Road) and Coldharbour Lane northbound (just before UWE roundabout).

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Filton welcomes friends from France and Germany for tri-annual twinning visit

by Keri Beckingham Visitors from Germany and France have visited Filton for the first time in three years.

On Wednesday July 25, 33 visitors from Witzenhausen in Germany and 41 visitors from St Vallier sur Rhone in France arrived as part of latest annual visit twinning visit between the three towns. Organised by Filton Twinning Association, the trip saw 125 people including coach drivers spend five days together and learn more about what life in Filton is really like, with most hosts having either lived or worked in the area during their lives.

As part of their stay, the visitors stayed with 48 hosts in Filton and the surrounding area, including some who have been members of Filton

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n NEWS Twinning Association for many years. Most hosts have a spare bedroom to offer, and they also provide some breakfasts and evening meals.

During the visit the group took part in a couple of dances, enjoyed a hog roast and games in the Community Garden, and also attended a special service at St Andrew’s Church in Filton. In addition, the German and French visitors took part separate outings to Bristol and Gloucester without their hosts, and on another day they spent time with their hosts and visited other local places of interest.

One host in particular, Helen Johnson, only became a member of Filton Twinning Association last year and was taking part in her first visit.

Speaking to Filton Voice, she said: “I’ve lived in Filton for 20 years, and thought it was about time that I got involved with the twinning. This year I’m hosting the Carnival Queen of Witzenhausen and three princesses, who are a group of young teenage girls aged between 17 and 18 years old. They will be staying in a house that I normally rent out to students, which is located just around the corner from me.

“I think it will be nice to meet people from another country.

I think it’s really important to keep ties with Europe and be friendly to our neighbours. It’s a nice thing to do, and it’s nice to have contact with other towns and meet people from a slightly different culture. I’m also looking forward to travelling to both towns over the next couple of years too”.

Carole Duckett and her husband Bernard live in Keynsham and have been twinning members for about 36 years. Speaking about their membership, she said: “My husband used to work for RollsRoyce in Filton many years ago which is when we decided

to become members of Filton Twinning Association. Our first visit was to Witzenhausen, and when you go to another country you get to stay in other people’s homes, which is a very different experience to staying in a hotel as you get to see how real people live in that country.

“Over the years there have been marriages between people from the different countries, and you get to build up a really strong relationship with people too. We normally stay with the same people when we go to Witzenhausen and St Vallier, and guests also become part of the family in a way and I know of people who have been invited back to stay for special occasions too.

“Our hosts are always very generous, which I think is so nice, and it’s also nice to return that hospitality when they come here to visit us. During the latest visit there were eight of us in the house and I’m lucky that I have two spare bedrooms in my bungalow and can put people up.

“We really do have a very good time during the visits, which are also made possible thanks to the support of Filton Town Council. They are very generous in supporting the events that are organised which

is much appreciated.”

Members of Filton Twinning Association each pay £10 a year for membership, and the idea is to visit the other towns and also host visitors when they come to Filton too. Although there is a bit of expense involved with hosting, the group usually visit Witzenhausen and St Vallier on a coach to keep costs down, and

as you stay with other people when you arrive, there are no accommodation costs either.

To find out more about getting involved in next year’s twinning trip and become a member of Filton Twinning Association, get in touch with Carole by calling 0117 9865350 or visit Filton Twinning Association’s website: www.filtontwinning.uk

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Success for Mitch with first England cap A young golfer from Bristol is on course for a great career after he received his first cap for England.

Mitch Waite, 23, has been a member of Filton Golf Club for 14 years. He joined as a junior member in May 2004, and has since gone on to lead the English Amateur Order of Merit, win the Hampshire Salver, finish runnerup in the European Amateur Championships and Lytham Trophy and in third place at The Amateur Championships.

Captain Mitch and the other members of the England team (Gian Marco Petrozzi, Matthew Jordan, Todd Clements, David Hague and Nick Poppleton) took part in the European Amateur Team Championship from July 10th – 14th. The competition took place at the Faldo-designed course in Berlin, and the team finished as runners-up in the

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final against Sweden.

Speaking about Mitch’s success, managing secretary of Filton Golf Club Ian McMahon said: “We are incredibly proud of Mitch. Having joined Filton at a very young age he learned to play the game here. He came through our Junior Development Program and it is very rewarding to see one of own have such deserved success. He has spent a lot of time developing his talent on the club's practice facilities, and on the course and he is now reaping the rewards for the hard work.

“Not only is Mitch talented, but he is an incredibly nice young man and the whole club looks forward to hearing about his ongoing success as a member of not only the England team but now the Great Britain and Ireland team.”

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n NEWS Local members of the Royal British Legion are to join thousands on a pilgrimage of Remembrance to a World War One battlefield this month that culminates in a parade and ceremony in Ypres as part of the end of the First World War centenary commemorations.

The Royal British Legion event, known as Great Pilgrimage 90 (GP90), takes place between the 5th and 9th of August and will be one of the largest in the charity’s history.

GP90 will mark 90 years since the original Royal British Legion Pilgrimage in 1928, which saw 11,000 World War One veterans and war widows visit the battlefields of the Somme in France and Ypres in Belgium, a decade after the conflict ended.

That Pilgrimage culminated in a march through Ypres to the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s Menin Gate Memorial for a ceremony to commemorate the launch of the Hundred Days Offensive and in remembrance of those who never returned.

Local Legion members Karen Falconer and John Moloney will represent the Stoke Gifford Branch, which covers Filton, and the local community at the event, as Standard Bearer and wreath layer respectively.

Karen and John will tour some of the same battlefields and cemeteries visited by those on the 1928 Pilgrimage, before marching along the original route through Ypres, to the Menin Gate on the 8th August, bearing their branch standard and a wreath.

They will join more than 2,200 other Legion representatives and dignitaries, including Civic and military guests from the UK, Commonwealth and Northern Europe who are taking part.

John, the branch chairman, said: “Great Pilgrimage 90 is a unique opportunity for the Legion community to come together and bear our Standards along the same route in Ypres taken 90 years earlier by the veterans and widows of the First World War.” As local champions of Remembrance, the Stoke Gifford Branch of The Royal British Legion is looking to bring their unique Remembrance message to the Menin Gate, on their wreath, where it will be displayed throughout August.

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Everything in the garden AND Rosie!!!!

The weather didn't disappoint as local people enjoyed the Filton Community Garden Fete.

Despite all the dry weather, the award winning and volunteer-created garden at Elm Park looked wonderful.

A feature was the traditional Punch and Judy while miniature steam engine Rosie, and driver Peter, gave families the chance to take a trip on this magnificent piece of engineering.

There was plenty to do and see, with Face, Filton Twinning and GKR Karate having stalls.

Community Garden chairman Dave Mikkelson said: "Thanks to all of our committee members who worked extremely hard putting on the event. It was good to have the Blood Bikes there, they do a fantastic job.

"Last but not least Peter and his steam engine Rosie. Peter did a fantastic job and was the star of the show even putting the ever popular Mr Punch in the shade."

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South Glos house prices up by 3.9%

By Joseph Hook Data reporter House prices in South Gloucestershire leapt by 3.9% in May, contributing to a 7.5% rise over the last 12 months.

The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £280,778 - significantly higher than the UK average of £226,351.

Across the South West, property prices have risen by 3.9% in the last year, to £251,877.

The region outperformed the UK as whole, which saw the average property value increase by 3.0%.

The data comes from the House Price Index, which the ONS compiles using house sale information from the Land Registry, and the equivalent bodies in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The average homeowner in

South Gloucestershire will have seen their property jump in value by around £92,000 in the last five years.

The figures also showed that buyers who made their first step onto the property ladder in South Gloucestershire in May spent an average of £239,622 - around £78,000 more than it would have cost them five years ago.

Lawrence Bowles, the associate director of the research team at the estate agents Savills, said: “The standout performers are the East and West Midlands.

We’ve seen a strong performance in both those areas – the West Midlands has slipped to second place, but prices there have still grown 5% in the last year. At the other end of the spectrum we have London. We have seen prices eking up very slowly over the last month, but would expect to see a larger seasonal rise around this time of year.”

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Between April last year and March this year, the most recent 12 months for which sales volume data is available, 4,690 homes were sold in South Gloucestershire, one per cent more than were sold in the previous year.

The highest house prices in the country in May were found in Kensington and Chelsea, where properties sold for an average of £1,326,653 - 17 times the cost of a home in Burnley, where the average property cost just £79,119.

Richard Snook, senior economist at PwC, said forecasts suggest the average UK house price could rise to around £285,000 by 2025.

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Fancy holding a play scheme in your street?

A new pilot Play Street initiative has been launched in the Filton area, and applications are welcomed from residents who are interested in holding a play scheme in their street.

Play Street schemes enable residents to apply for and manage a temporary road closure for the purposes of children’s play, offering a great way to make neighbourhoods more child friendly, bring people together and encourage physical activity.

Any South Gloucestershire residents interested in holding a Play Street event in their neighbourhood can apply by visiting www.southglos.gov.uk/ playstreets.

Residents of suitable streets are invited to submit applications

by August 13 to hold Play Street sessions during the period of

September 10 and December 31.

The Play Street scheme is suitable for residential streets with low amounts of traffic, such as cul-de-sacs and no through roads, minor roads serving culde-sacs and hamlets. Unsuitable streets include those on a bus route, or any with scheduled road works.

Cabinet Member for Public Health Councillor Erica Williams said: “Residents have said they would like to see street play schemes come to the area so we are delighted to be able to launch this pilot, with funding from South Gloucestershire Council’s Public Health department.

“Play schemes provide a really fun way for people to meet their neighbours whilst their children get some exercise, and hopefully help to develop stronger communities.”

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HOW TO APPLY South Gloucestershire residents who would like to hold a Play Street can make an application to the council for a Temporary Play Street Order (TPSO).

For this pilot scheme, applications need to be received by 13 August 2018.

Play Street sessions can be held on agreed dates and times: • for up to two hours • no more than once a week • outside of

school time and in daylight hours • between September 10 and December 31 Applicants will also be required to consult (using approved template letters) with residents and local businesses prior to application.

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So proud of events in our constituency Over the last few weeks, I have been to many events across the constituency.

I had the honour of opening and cutting the ribbon for the new Poppy Garden at The Wild Place, dedicated to the commemoration of a centenary since the end of World War One. It is a fitting and very moving tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom. The garden displays 100 different types of Poppy.

I have visited the Great Western Air Ambulance to discuss their future plans and see the great work they are doing to save lives in our region. The Service has recently announced plans to move to a new, purpose built base in Almondsbury. They

are currently working hard to raise funds so they can achieve their target to buy the base, as well as continuing to provide lifesaving care in our area.

I was particularly proud to march in the Armed Forces Day Parade in Thornbury, with serving armed forces personnel and veterans from our area, as well as my parliamentary neighbour and friend Luke Hall MP. I was disappointed to see that Bristol City Council did not hold an Armed Forces Day event this year. I have written to Mayor Marvin Rees asking for an explanation, as well as a commitment to hold one in 2019.

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Hospital charity’s £60k birthday gift to NHS

A new patient transport ambulance has been bought by Southmead Hospital Charity to help patients to get home from hospital quicker to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS. The charity handed over the £61,000 ‘birthday gift’ to Southmead Hospital last month ahead of the NHS marking its 70th year.

The patient transport ‘home from hospital’ ambulance will serve local communities in Bristol and South Gloucestershire, taking patients who have been discharged from hospital home.

The new ambulance will replace one of North Bristol NHS Trust’s three home transfer vehicles but it will be the only home transfer ambulance capable of carrying patients with obesity.

Until now the hospital brings

in a private ambulance company to provide a bariatric ambulance.

Simon Woods, Director of Facilities at North Bristol NHS Trust, said: “The new ambulance will take all patients home including bariatric patients, speeding up the discharge process and reducing private ambulance spend.

“Patients who are ready to leave hospital will benefit from

being at home quicker, and we are able to ensure that beds are available sooner for new patients coming into the hospital.

“We’d like to thank Southmead Hospital Charity for purchasing this new ambulance as part of the NHS70 celebrations and for helping us to provide exceptional healthcare to our patients.”

The new ambulance features

an image of a nurse and patient along with charity’s logo and branding so it will be noticeable as it drives around the local communities.

Elizabeth Bond, Head of Fundraising at Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “We are very proud to be able to support North Bristol NHS Trust with the purchase of this new ambulance.

“We wanted to celebrate the milestone of 70 years in the NHS by giving back with a gift that will have a big impact on future generations.

“Enabling the Trust to improve flow through the hospital to treat more patients is at the core of what we do at Southmead Hospital Charity.

“The ambulance is also an opportunity for the charity to spread the word about our work in the community and generate new support.”

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Friends out in force for visitors from Colorado A glimpse of “real life” can be the highlight of a holiday, from finding a little restaurant frequented only by locals to being unexpectedly welcomed to join a village celebration.

These insights into another culture are memorable and, as one group of Bristol-based travel-lovers know, valuable experiences.

Members of the Bristol Friendship Force (BFF), including some from the Filton area, have been welcomed into homes around the globe, from Azerbaijan to Colombia and Kentucky, to experience the dayto-day routines of people from all walks of life. It’s travelling the world as a guest, rather than a tourist, members say, meeting new people, discovering common ground as well as differences and

– most importantly – making friends.

The group is part of a global network of Friendship Force clubs spanning more than 60 countries, with visits – or “journeys” – arranged between them.

Members from Bristol have just returned from a visit to Calgary and Medicine Hat in Canada and are now preparing to welcome FF members from Northern Colorado to Bristol in September.

BFF president Carole Duckett, who lives in Keynsham, said: “It’s a totally different experience to anything you could do as an ordinary tourist and you end up with people you can call friends all over the world.

“We email and phone before each journey and when we finally

BFF members on the banks of the Mississippi on a trip to St Louis meet it is already like we have known each other for a long time – I always find that magical.

“We are all different but we are in the Friendship Force clubs for the same purpose – to make a little bit of difference and contribute to peace in our own small way.”

The Friendship Force was launched in 1977, and today there are 15,000 members who take part in “journeys” and act as hosts in their hometowns.

“There is no better way to get to know people than by staying in their home,” she said.

“Meeting someone for the first time can be daunting to some but it is surprising how quickly you become friends – and language never seems to be a problem even if you don’t speak the same one!

The group, which has 36 members, is keen to attract new ones. For more information about getting involved, email carole.duckett@caduce.plus.com

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New cycle path in Filton: views are wanted Church Road in Filton could be the location for a new cycle path as well as additional parking spaces for local shops.

A consultation, which runs until August 10, is inviting views from local people.

Church Road, opposite St Peter's Church, has several shops including a Post Office.

Money has been allocated by the West of England Combined Authority to develop cycle routes and planners say this new scheme would allow bike riders to avoid stretches of the A4174 ring road.

A South Glos spokesman said: "The purpose of

the need to use the A4174 when traveling from, for example, Airbus to the east. " Funding has been allocated by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to develop attractive cycle routes linking to the A38. This scheme forms part of this overall project and will provide cyclists with a safer parallel route linking to the ring road routes and a major employment and a retail centre."

The proposed scheme: • Will provide a 3m wide two way cycle lane, • Will provide dedicated disabled parking spaces,

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MP’s words of advice for student leaders Be a good listener and have humility – these were the words of advice from local MP Darren Jones when he visited Orchard School’s student leaders last term.

The Labour MP for Bristol North West visited Orchard School to talk with the student council and prefects about representation and leadership.

Orchard School’s student council was formed earlier this year and has 28 councillors representing a cohort of 800.

The students, from Years 7 to 10, wanted to find out what it takes to become a successful leader and how the MP represents his constituents - particularly the younger generation - in parliament.

Speaking about how he got involved in politics, Darren - who grew up in the constituency told the students: “I had a great childhood, but my family did struggle to make ends meet.

"I was annoyed by lots of things growing up and there was lots of stuff that I wanted to change.”

Darren, who has been in post for a year, added: “It’s hard work and you work a lot of hours, and it’s tough for your family too. But it’s a job in which you can help make people’s lives better.”

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One student asked Darren how he ensures that young people are listened to in his job.

He responded: “Last year saw a huge rise in the number of young people voting in the general election. When speaking to my younger constituents, many of them were voting because they hadn’t voted in the Brexit referendum – and

regretted it. I represent 100,000 people in this constituency, 25,000 of whom are young people, and I see you and your views as just as important.

“I run regular surgeries, knock on doors and hold monthly coffee mornings, but if you can’t make those I encourage you, if you’re 13 years and older, to tune into my Facebook Live sessions and ask any questions.”

The students shared ideas with Darren about the platforms he could use to engage more with young people, which included using Instagram and Snapchat.

Yasmin, who is head girl at Orchard School and has aspirations to become an MP herself, said: “I liked that he is passionate about businesses being successful which I think is really important for the economy.

"He’s definitely made me more aware about the specific aspects and responsibilities of being an MP.”

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Schools excluding more children with autism

By Harriet Clugston Data reporter The number of autistic children being excluded from schools in South Gloucestershire has shot up, amid warnings that vulnerable students are being “failed” by the education system across England.

Data from the Department for Education has revealed that 30 children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder as their primary special educational need were excluded from primary, secondary and special schools in South Gloucestershire in the 2015/2016 academic year - the last year for which data is available - up from 17 in 2011/2012.

Of the children excluded in 2015/16, one was permanently excluded while 29 were given one or more temporary suspensions.

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by the charity Ambitious About Autism for every local authority in England - showed there was a disparity between the rate of exclusions for autistic children and for the overall school population.

In the case of pupils with autism, 6.7% were given at least one exclusion in 2015/16, compared to just 2.3% of the wider population.

The increase in exclusions for autistic pupils came despite the fact that the overall number of children being excluded from schools dropped over the same period, falling by 11.8%.

It is unlawful in England for schools to exclude pupils on the basis that they have additional

needs or a disability that they are unable to meet.

Despite this, exclusions for all pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or an education, health and care plan (EHC) were also up, rising by 5.1 % in five years.

However, the rise in exclusions for SEN pupils overall was not as high as that for autistic children specifically, a trend that Ambitious About Autism says shows autistic children are being excluded simply “because they are children with autism”.

While South Gloucestershire's schools have seen an increase in the population of autistic pupils since 2011, Ambitious About Autism argues that the figures cannot be explained by this fact alone, as the rate at which exclusions have increased outstripped the increase in autistic pupils.

Chief Executive Jolanta Lasota said: “Schools are shutting out thousands of children with autism. The impact of these exclusions cannot be underestimated. Not only do children fall behind academically, but the isolation from their peers creates deep unhappiness, social anxiety and mental health problems.”

Ambitious About Autism said that better training was needed to combat widespread "misunderstanding" of exclusion law among teachers, while suggesting that pressure on funding could also be part of the problem.

A spokeswoman from the Department for Education said that government guidance was clear that “unofficial exclusions” were unlawful, regardless of whether parents consented to the arrangement. She also said that the department had launched a review of school exclusions.

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Students’ project was out of this world!

In the summer term, a group of Year 10 students from Filtonbased Bristol Technlogy and Engineering Academy were selected by the Baker Dearing Trust to present their project to Major Tim Peake, the British astronaut who worked on the International Space Station.

Many senior figures from the Baker Dearing Trust were also at the presentation. This was as part of the work that the students were doing for their Astronomy GCSE and they had entered their project for the BDT’s Sci Tech Challenge.

The students, Diana Wola, Rebecca Lomasney, Jack Lowes and Robin Young, had chosen to design and make a cosmic ray detector to keep astronauts safe on the surface of Mars when we eventually reach the red planet.

They had researched, designed and made the detector which could then be worn as part of an astronaut’s suit or even left on the planet to help further research. The students then made a film to show what they had been doing which was sent off to the Baker Dearing Trust for the selection process.

The group was delighted to be selected to present at the final of the competition and they were calm, well informed and articulate in their answers from a very eminent audience. Although they did not finally win, many people came to congratulate them for the brilliant work that they had done on the project. It should be noted that although the students from other schools competing were all in Year 12,

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the BTEA group held their own ground in terms of the level of the work they did and their presentation skills.

“Meeting Tim Peake was an unforgettable and educational experience,” said Diana. “Major Tim was shorter than I expected but that gave me more hope of becoming an astronaut because I found out that there’s less room in space shuttles and evacuation modules than what you would think.

"Coincidentally, Tim’s presentation provided an insight about the danger of cosmic rays.

Tim said that 'when the rays were striking when my eyes were closed inside the space shuttle I could see the cosmic rays as little flashes inside my eyeball’.”

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Sun shines on festival goers as crowds turn out for bands, fun ... and maybe a few drinks!

Photos by Filton resident Andy Gibbs The sun shone on Filton Festival 2018 as the crowds enjoyed bands, a funfair, stalls ... and lots of food and drink.

The annual event at Elm Park, run by Filton Town Council, was held last month on one of the hottest days of the year.

Organisers said it might have affected numbers with families not wanting to spend several hours in the baking sun.

But that didn't deter the many who did turn up and by the end of the afternoon, the bands were delighting the young and not so young who took the opportunity to have a dance.

Bands included Areas of Effect, Elevation, Britpop Boys and Hooper.

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'Ethical' lettings firm adds Becky to team

Ethical lettings and property management company Temple Homes has secured one of Bristol’s most experienced young specialists as its new property manager.

Rebecca Mason has joined the growing firm, which is newly based in Picton Street, Montpelier, following its recent acquisition of the portfolio of Ruben Property.

The acquisition left Temple Homes, whose portfolio has now swelled to some 220 properties around the city, needing an experienced individual who could grow with the emerging business.

Ms Mason has worked in property management for the past seven years – four years in London and three in Bristol – and, being ARLA qualified at just 26, is regarded as one of the most experienced property managers for her age in the city.

She has a history of managing property asset portfolios larger than that of Temple Homes and

Becky Mason, right, with Hattie Dembo and Steve Mueller of Temple Homes

therefore is capable of overseeing the anticipated growth in her department.

She now joins Temple Homes’ two young directors Steve Mueller and Hattie Dembo in helping to further establish the company’s growing reputation in the city.

“I am pleased to have joined a company where there is a real focus on the quality of service to both tenants and landlords,” she said.

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of properties within the Temple Homes portfolio that our landlords provide their tenants with homes in very good condition and, in return, those homes are well looked after.

“In terms of job satisfaction, I am really looking forward to working with tenants and landlords who are provided with a great service and who are not overcharged.”

Mr Mueller, who founded Temple Homes in Stokes Croft four years ago prior to its move to

Montpelier and its acquisition of Ruben Property’s portfolio, said: “Rebecca is one of a kind. For Temple Homes to have managed to attract someone of her experience and ambition shows that our company is moving in the right direction.

“Prior to hiring Rebecca we spoke with a number of contractors and landlords who had worked with her in other roles. A common theme in the feedback we received was the high quality of customer service and efficiency she provides.

That’s vital to us – it’s a key part of our success so far and something we’re determined to continue.”

Temple Homes director Hattie Dembo said: “We are fully aware of the positive impression that Rebecca has with landlords during her previous roles. We are confident that her experience and ability will continue to attract landlords to work with Temple Homes in the future.”

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n FILTON PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS, JULY Applications 37 - 51 (odds only) Rodney Crescent Demolition of 8 dwellings and erection of 17 affordable housing units with new access, parking, landscaping and associated works.

Airbus Gloucester Road North Erection of gateway feature to AWIC building incorporating wing display.

Fairways, Southmead Road Erection of a two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation. Re-submission of PT17/5864/F. 14 Charles Road Erection of first floor side and rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.

9 Pine Grove Alteration to roofline and installation of rear dormer to form loft conversion. Conversion of existing dwelling to form 2 no. flats and associated works 873 Filton Avenue Erection of a two storey side

extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of front porch.

30 Warren Road Erection of a single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.

35 Cleve Road Erection of front porch.

KFC, The Shield Retail Centre Installation of new external cladding, low level vehicular safety barrier and replacement of existing external access door.

Display of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs, 2 non-illuminated hanging signs and 1 non-illuminated vehicle height restriction sign.

Decisions 590 Filton Avenue (2 apps) 1 The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.5 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.9 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8 metres.

No objection 2 Erection of front and side

extension to existing detached garage to facilitate conversion of garage to one bed annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.

Approve with Conditions 46 Branksome Drive The 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 2.3 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.2 metres.

No Objection 105 Mortimer Road Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.

Approve with conditions 62 Braemar Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Erection of single storey side extension to facilitate a garage.

Approve with Conditions 35 Hunters Way Erection of single storey side and rear extensions to provide

additional living accommodation.

Side ramp to provide wheelchair access.

Approve with Conditions 628 Southmead Road Erection of single storey side extension to form residential annexe.

Approve with Conditions Horseshoe Inn, 133 Gloucester Road North Installation of rear dormer window and front skylight to facilitate loft conversion to form 2no additional guest bedrooms (Class C1) (Resubmission of PT18/0215/F).

Approve with Conditions 27 Mayville Avenue Demolition of existing rear porch.

Erection of two storey side and rear extension with dormer window and single storey rear extension to form 3 no. flats with new vehicle access and associated works.

Approve with Conditions 130 Northville Road Erection of single storey rear extension (Retrospective) Approve without conditions

Coming up at Filton Library Summer Reading Challenge ‘Mischief Makers’ 14th July – 8th September

Don’t forget to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: read 6 books over the summer holidays and collects stickers, prizes and a special medal! Keep an eye out for mischievous activities happening too! For children ages 4 – 11.

Story & Rhyme Time Every Wednesday

10.30 – 11am Rhymes & stories for pre-school children with bubbles and musical instruments! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego Club Saturday 4th August & Saturday 1st September 11am – 12noon Come along for stories and theme based building fun! For primary aged children and above, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Memory Café Thursday 23rd August

10.30am – 12.30pm Worried about your memory? Or care for someone with Dementia? Come along to a friendly group hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society.

Open Access Inductions

Would you like to use the library during Open Access (unstaffed hours)? Please book your induction at www.eventbrite.co.uk or get in touch with us at Filton Library for more details.

All events are FREE! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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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.

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Mondays Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up toMovement two children, Filton Exercise and Sports and Leisure Centre Dance class for ladies St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Low Group) impact classes exerciseofand core Wives “Weoffer aredance, a group ladies, strengthening. muscles, raise energy who meet inStrengthen St. Peter’s Church Hall levels, at 7.30 pm onbalance the second and fourth improve and mobilise joints.

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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 Ukulele Filton continues to meet at 7.00 - 8.30 pm every Monday at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, (Bank Holidays excepted,) and we would be delighted to welcome new members. No previous experience necessary; we always have spare ukuleles and songbooks to get you started. Contact Sue on 0117 979 0381; e mail: itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk

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Tuesdays 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. Keep fit with dance moves Improve your mobility and general wellbeing, have fun, challenge yourself and feel more confident, keeping fit to music. The class also includes some body conditioning. Working at your own pace, the class is suitable for everyone.

Come along and make new friends at this very social and friendly class.

Pay as you go at £4 per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott, (qualified instructor), on 07969929733, and visit the website http://www.keepfit.org.uk for more info about our organisation.

Westerly Showband welcomes able adult wind band musicians to its weekly rehearsals every Tuesday at Horfield CEVC Primary School Bishop Manor Rd, Bristol BS10 5BD from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Under its experienced conductor

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social group for adults with learning disabilities meeting term-time Tuesdays 10am-2.30pm at FACE, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. With ASDAN awards in the mornings and social time in the afternoons these days are about fun, development and independence; £3 half day or £5 full day. More details contact lisa@facefilton.org.uk.

Wednesdays Pre-School story and Rhyme time 10.30-11am, Filton Library, Shield Centre 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.

Men in Sheds in Filton is extending its hours to meet demand. The DIY group, which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation among men aged over 50, operates from the Scout hut in Nuffield Grove, providing a space to socialise,

build, share skills and drink tea. Men in Sheds Filton is part of a national movement, initiated by Age Concern Cheshire in 2009 and sustained by the UK Men’s Sheds Association. There are now over 200 “sheds” across the country, with many more being developed. The group runs every Wednesday, from 9.30am-12.30pm.

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.

Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary." www.soundsofsongchoir.com Northavon Singers Northavon Singers are looking for new members in our four-part all age choir. We sing in Filton and South Gloucestershire at many local venues,supporting local causes and events with two public concerts each year. We do not need you to have a formal audition but will help you to find your voice group. We sing a wide variety of music from light Classics to country, folk, modern, musicals and more. We are a friendly group and would be glad to help you settle in ! Come to rehearsals at St.Peter’s church hall Filton, each Wednesday at 7.30 pm (Opp.Airbus) or phone Margaret 0117 9699206 or visit website publicity@northavonsingers. org.uk 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. 7.45late. 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 Filton Historical Group. meet at Pavilion, Elm Park, Filton. 7.30pm last Wed.of months. Sept. to April (not December) Interesting speakers. For further details: 0117 9695198.

Thursdays Bristol Male Voice Choir...If you are a follower of male voice choir music, or would like to sing in a male voice choir, then 2018 is a great year to pursue your interests, by tracking the concerts that Bristol Male Voice Choir will be performing in the course of 2018. Follow us on our website bristolmvc.org.uk.

We warmly welcome new members.

Come and join us as we rehearse every Thursday at SGSC at the end of Filton Avenue where it joins the A38. Find our website or ring 0117 329 3192 for more information. You will receive a very warm welcome..

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 Bristol 9568737 or 9653568 Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. 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, We are Filton ladies group, who meet every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm at St Andrew's Church, for a chat and catch up with friends old and new, over a nice cup of tea or coffee and biscuits and would love new ladies to join us. Plus, every 3 rd Thursday we have very interesting speakers when we open up our meeting to nonmembers including men. Why not pop along and meet us, we are a very friendly club. We also do armchair exercises, hold raffles and table top sales. We also arrange various coach trips. Contact Margaret on 01179041844 or Jenny on 01179312822.

Or just come along any Thursday to meet us.

Silver surfers: FACE, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon 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! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August.

Should you wish to take Flower Arranging lessons, there is a small, friendly group which meets at Filton Community Centre (formerly Filton Folk Centre) on 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.avon-andbristol-woodturners.org.uk/fortnightly, 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.

Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm.

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01454 865502. smokefree@southglos. gov.uk Diddi dance, Preschool dance class for girls and boys ages 18 months to school!

Thursdays 9:45-10:30am, St. Teresas Church Hall. Contact Emily for your free trial.07850983821. emily.norman@ diddidance.com Avon Harmony are a Ladies Barbershop Chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at The Dance Studio, Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm - 9.45pm. Tel: Mary 07954170532

Fridays 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.We meet every Friday 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Doug Daniels Pavilion, Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS. Our Conductor Keith Williams is a well known Teacher and Performer in Bristol, we play a wide range of music, so if you would like to get back to playing again, look no further. Contact Jayne 07880724948 / jaynerentonharper@ gmail.com. Or come along with your

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dance party Dancing Thru’ the Decades BAWA Club, Filton on the FIRST FRIDAY of every MONTH….. the ideal night out for the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s age range.

Gents ... collared shirt required – no trainers.

For more info call 07860 578708 or www.mingles.co.uk FB Luv2mingle. instrument and have a play. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome.

Aqua fit, 9.30 – 10.15am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure St Andrew's Methodist Wesley Guild meets in the Church lounge every other Friday evening at 7.30 p.m commencing September 14th. We are a small, friendly group with a wide variety of speakers and members evenings and would welcome your company. There is no membership fee, just a small subscription on the evening which includes light refreshments.

Ring 0117 9698523 for further details.

Saturdays 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.

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

Pyramid Youth Club Monday 6.30-8 p.m. Club aged 9+

Tuesday 6.30-7.40 Judo aged 6+ (no adult class) Thursday 6.30-7.45 Club aged 6-8 Friday 6.30-8 p.m. Club aged 9+ 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 0117 9691315

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Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Ignite Thursdays: (all sessions £1) 4.30-5.30pm: Sensory Sparklers group for people aged 11+ with complex sensory needs 6-7pm: Bright Sparks Youth club for age 11-15 with learning/social difficulties or ASD 7.30-9.30pm: Illuminators Transitions social club for age 16+ with learning/ social difficulties or ASD No 1-2-1 or personal care provided please bring support worker/carer.

Fridays: 3.45-4.40pm: Street dance for 8-14year olds, £4 5-6pm: Youth club for School Years 3, 4 & 5, £1 6.30-8.30pm: Youth club for School Years 6,7&8, £1 We've extended the time and added a year group!

New members always welcome to all groups. Based at: FACE, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS, phone 0117 9691938, email info@facefilton.org.uk and website www. facefilton.org.uk Please follow us on Facebook: ‘FACE-Filton’ and Twitter: @ FACEFilton to keep updated.

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Wednesdays Pilates 9.30-10.30am with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Jumpfit 5.40 - 6.40pm www.jumpfituk.com Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912 Krav Maga 8:00 - 9:30pm Thursdays Lift Employ ability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00pm Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30pm Kumon Maths and English classes 4pm - 6pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Karate 6:00 - 9:00pm Fridays Karate 6:00 - 8:00pm Saturdays, Little Kickers Junior Football 08:45 - 11:45 Ballroom Dancing (3rd & 5th Sat) 7:4510:45pm Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00

SHE7, Braemar Crescent, Filton Tuesday Bingo 7.30pm – 9.15pm Wednesday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.50, 12.15pm, sit down at 12.30pm Thursday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.50, 12.15pm, sit down at 12.30pm Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club, Open to Public, 7pm - 10pm Saturday Bingo, 7.00pm – 9.pm

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Beavers, aged 6-8, two groups, Weds 5pm and 6.15pm Cubs, 8-101/2, Mon and Thurs 6.30-8pm Scouts, 101/2 - 14, Tues 7-9pm The group is based in Scout HQ, 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)

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Tuesdays Rainbows - ages 5-7 years Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Guides - ages 10 - 14 years Rangers - ages 14 + Wednesdays Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Thursdays Rainbows - ages 5 - 7 years For more information please contact : concordedivision@girlguidingbsg.org.uk or register at Girlguiding UK website. and follow the parent links to register your daughter.

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

Filton Community Garden meetings Every second Saturday of the month at 10am-12noon in meeting room next to the Soft Play, entry via the Ratepayers.

www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Krav Maga martial arts 8:00 - 9:30pm Tuesdays Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Kumon Maths and English Classes 3.30pm - 5.30pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Pilates 7:15 - 8:15pm with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Yoga with Rashmi 7 - 8pm 07789 747834

n DIARY DATES Monday, August 13 St. Peter's Ladies Group Open Evening including a Bring & Buy Stall. Monday 13 August 2018, at 7.30 pm in St. Peter's Church Hall. Admission £1 per person which includes Tea or Coffee and Cake. All proceeds to our charity for this year which is Above & Beyond.

Tuesdays Bristol United Walking Football - every Tuesday 10.30-11.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or e-mail buwfc2018@gmail. com

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