A break-in was carried out at St. Peter’s Church in Filton on July 12, with a raffle cash prizeRevdtaken.Lizzie Gregory said such crime is rare but fortunately the thieves did not escape with much of value. She said: “The church warden was passing and realised something was not right and noticed that the panel part of a door had been kicked in. The thieves managed to take a cash prize (for a raffle), but nothing else other than some brass brackets (of low value).
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“We have had problems with youngsters trying to climb on to the roof and throwing stones at the church, and at passing cars. It is not often a church is targeted. It is sad that so much damage has been caused for the sake of £50. If people are in that much need, please just come and talk to us.”
In a separate incident, an overnight disturbance locally led to police searching the church grounds, possibly for a knife according to witnesses.
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Filton town councillors have rejected claims that additional works and rising costs will have a significant impact on the proposed redevelopment of the leisure centre at Elm Park. The council has now signed final contracts with provider Active Nation, with management of the site outsourced to the leisure charity. Final planning permission has also been given by South Glos Council. Staff are now employed by Active Nation. The funding for the redevelopment is coming from a public works loan of around £4.5million taken out by the council with repayments being made from revenue made by Active Nation. Former councillor Ian Scott said on social media that he was concerned the council was 'making major decisions behind closed doors', citing commercial sensitivity as the reason. He said on the Filtonvoice run Filton News and Views group: "It has always been a challenge to keep the swimming pool open because swimming pools are so expensive to run but we have always been transparent in our decision making. "This is important because
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Town Councils are not secret societies and if you are using council tax payers money they deserve to know the financial implications in advance of decisions being made to enable them to submit their views before a decision is made. "The public work loan is not a commercially sensitive matter but is a matter of public interest." Cllr Scott resigned on May 20 after a meeting which discussed the leisure centre was held behind closed doors. However subsequent meetings have covered leisure centre finance in open session. At the July finance meeting, Cllr Andy Robinson said he was concerned that a decision was taken to approve possible extra drainage works without waiting to find out the cost, which he said could be up to £400,000. According to figures seen by Filtonvoice, the Council will be making savings of around £270k per year over the life of the contract, with costs of £16,000 annually (including financing of capital). Previously it was costing the council around £300k per year to run it. Chair of Finance Alex Doyle also said all procedures for public consultation and meetings had been carried out properly. Cllr Chris Wood said the plans represented significant savings for taxpayers and without it the centre would either close or council tax would rise. The council will be running an open public meeting for residents to view plans and ask questions, on a date to be confirmed. given: to Pages 16 and 17
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Vision for future of Bristol Parkway station
A consultation is under way inviting views on the future of Bristol Parkway Rail Station. The station marked its 50th anniversary this year and a masterplan shows a vision for a 'living station' which would have much more than just a stopping point for trains. This would include employment space, restaurants, community facilities and park areas as well as being a hub for sustainable transport growth such as bikes and buses. South Glos Council's plan would move the site away from the idea of a park and ride, part of the original vision 50 years ago.The masterplan says: "The redevelopment of Bristol Parkway offers an opportunity to create a true gateway to north
The new site would have four new 'places':
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• St Michael's Green: A village green to connect the station to Stoke Gifford village; • Stoke Gifford Park: open space which will give opportunities for healthy living;
• The Brickworks: Located on the site of a former brickworks, it would be home to new employers.Theplans also say: "This idea of a ‘living station’ is proposed for Bristol Parkway, where in the future you could access daily needs and wants such as workspace, cafes and restaurants to creche facilities, gyms and places to live."
The consultation invites people to give their view until August 14. It can be found at consultationHomeParkway_Station_Masterplan/consultations.southglos.gov.uk/https://
• Station Square: The centre of the site, with the station and connections to other means of transport;
Bristol and its communities. There is now an opportunity to design a station for the 21st century, that empowers the community to travel through sustainable, flexible, and healthy means of transport, that clearly prioritise public transport and active and shared travel over private car use. Two key green spaces are proposed, St Michael’s Green to the west, and a new community/habitat park in the centre of the plan. "The station will be located alongside a new bus interchange, ample cycle parking, vehicle access and connected into surrounding neighbourhoods by new walking and cycling routes, to ensure that sustainable transport is the most attractive way of travelling locally."
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Many of you will remember visiting Bristol Zoo Gardens as a child, and may have brought your children… or evenFromgrandchildren.21stJuly,Bristol Zoo Gardens is marking its last chapter, before closing on Saturday, 3rd September, with its BIG Summer Send-Off celebration event. The centrepiece of the final summer programme is ‘Wilder’, a specially-commissioned wooden clad gorilla sculpture, which is taller than the largest giraffe ever recorded, and as wide as three king sizeSittingbeds. tall on the main lawn, ‘Wilder’ delights visitors with surprise movements throughout the day as she ‘eats’ lettuce, sprays unsuspecting families with water and reveals her baby ‘Monty-Alan’ – a name inspired by the national park in Equatorial Guinea where Bristol Zoological Society works to protect western lowland gorillas in the Thewild.Zoo is also running ‘Into The Wild' theatre shows where children get to wear animal-eared headphones and dance around to fun conservation-inspired music, stories and games. BIG Summer Send-Off also features a ‘Past, Present, Future’ timeline exhibition on the Zoo's historic top terrace. It will include poems, pictures, and stories on ribbons, shared by visitors. For a chance to feature on the timeline, Bristol Zoo Gardens is asking people to share their favourite memories using the hashtag #TheZooAndYou, and tag Bristol Zoo Gardens on Facebook @BristolZooGardens and Instagram @bristolzoo As well as all of these exciting events, Bristol Zoo Gardens is home to incredible animal species, including the famous gorilla troop, red pandas, penguins and sloths. Enjoy a final special day out to Bristol Zoo Gardens this summer! For information and tickets for Bristol Zoo Gardens and its BIG Summer Send-Off, go to bristolzoo. org.uk.
spokesperson said: "Honeytree Bristol Day Nursery have launched into an intensive development plan to ensure a swift and robust set of improvements. "Ofsted is satisfied with the actions Honeytree Bristol have taken so far and can see the progress that the team has already been able to demonstrate."Toensure an unwavering approach to the improvements, there has been a change in management at the nursery who are committed to ensuring the quality of care and education is consistently at a level that the nursery can be proud of.
"Although staff create an attractive environment to motivate children to explore, the managers and staff do not plan a curriculum that builds on children's knowledge and skills.
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A nursery and preschool on the border of Filton and Horfield has been judged 'inadequate' after a visit by Ofsted, the body which inspects schools and nurseries in England.Leaders of Honeytree Bristol Day Nursery & Preschool, sited in the grounds of Orchard School Bristol on Filton Road, were told children do not make good progress in learning. Storal Learning, which runs the nursery, has told Filtonvoice an 'intensive development plan is in place to ensure 'swift improvements'.Theinspection, which took place in May, discovered: "New and unsettled children are not supported consistently to build secure emotional bonds with their key persons. Key staff do not know each new child's care routines and how to support them.
"Staff do not know each child well and they do not find out enough about children's learning and development when they first start."There was also criticism that children's behaviour is sometimes allowed to deteriorate due to a failure of staff to engage in activities.AStoralLearning
"In the brief time since the report was published, parents have already said communication has been improved and they speak positively of the staff and the relationships between the nursery staff and families are lovely to observe.
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Hundreds of people slapped on the sun cream to attend the Charborough Road Primary School’s ‘rodeo’ themed summer fete on a sizzling July Saturday.Thefete raised more than £3,000 for Friends of Charborough Road and will be used for reading books, ride on toys, and to revamp the library and purchase new play equipment
One of the main attractions was a games area where children were able to enjoy a variety of activities including a bucking bronco, ‘splat the rat’ and bouncy castle disco, as well as demonstrations from MF Dance, and local group North Bristol Independent Colour Guard. Matt Lankester, Charborough Road head teacher, said: “The Charborough rodeo was a rootin’-tootin’ success! It was an amazing opportunity for the local community to come together for the first time in three years for lots of fun and frolics. We hope this will be the first of many more.”
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The money was raised through a variety of food stalls, crafts, entertainment, and a raffle with prizes that included a mobile phone and £150 voucher for The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.
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to embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol?Already known as the ‘world’s smelliest museum’ with hundreds of sights, sounds and smells experienced by visitors every day, Brunel’s SS Great Britain is about to get tasty this summer with a brand new activity, ‘Dishes of Discovery’. They’re inviting visitors to taste the world, offering them the chance to sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship in the 18th Century. From 23rd July to 4th September, visitors who step aboard the SS Great Britain will taste historic recipes from Mumbai, Cape Town and Crimea - discovering how the world’s first great ocean liner connected people and places around the world.
The dishes have been created by Bristol-based social enterprise, Travelling Kitchen, whose team worked with the ship’s archivists to explore historic recipes from around the globe.
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The dishes created include a zingy Melon and Ginger Jam from Cape Town, traditional Borsch from Crimea and a tropical green coriander and coconut chutney from Mumbai - and are typical of those that passengers would have encountered as they disembarked in the faraway destinations.
The A4174 ring road will have partial closures (off peak 9.30am until 3pm) for litter picking, mowing and gully clearing for about five weeks. The work begins at Hicks Gate, moving round in stages to Filton. A StreetCare spokesperson said: "There will be lane closures on different sections of both sides of the carriageway which will cause disruption and South Gloucestershire StreetCare apologise for this. "However the closures are the only way to keep our five clean-up and cutting teams safe. "Please do not throw rubbish from your vehicles along the ring road or any road."
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The Olympus Trust - which runs Abbeywood Community School, Charborough Rd Primary and Filton Hill Primary - is looking for enthusiastic, committed people from our Parent body and Community groups to join the Governing bodies (School Improvement Committees), as Trust GovernorsandandCommitteesTheGovernors.SchoolImprovementoverseetheinterestsperformanceofeachschoolaremadeupofTrustfromtheCommunity, Parent and Staff bodies. These voluntary roles are pivotal in providing appropriate challenge and support to the school leadership teams with the ultimate aim of improving learner outcomes and progress. A spokesperson said: "The role of Trust Governor is challenging and rewarding and induction, support and training is provided from the very start of the journey. We want our committees to reflect the communities in which they serve and so welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. Further information on our Trust and the schools can be found on the website www.olympustrust. co.uk If you feel you, or someone you know, would be interested in this opportunity, please contact louise.day@olympustrust.co.uk for more details."
A huge thanks goes out to all the visitors, supporters and organisers who made the recent Filton Community Garden Summer Fete a success and a wonderful afternoon. With glorious cakes, refreshments and plants, fun times with Punch and Judy, steam tractor rides, a storm trooper and many children's activities, and not least a fantastic raffle with prizes donated by generous local businesses,
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We are pleased to announce full planning permission for the Leisure Centre redevelopments has been granted and contracts have been signed between Active Nation UK and Filton Town Council. Work will begin in September but there will be no interruption to our normal activities. Filton Town Council Leisure centre update
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I’M so excited that the Summer Reading Challenge is back this year. My daughter and I enjoy spending time together with books, and I’m very proud that our libraries are taking such an active role in encouraging primary school-aged children to take part and hopefully develop a lifelong love of books. Running for the past 23 years, with a different theme each year, the Summer Reading Challenge reaches over 700,000 children across the UK. This year the challenge is called The Gadgeteers. Libraries and organisers, The Reading Agency, have partnered with the Science Museum Group for a science and innovation-themed challenge, to spark children’s cu riosity about the world around them and celebrate how the imagination plays an important role in reading and the sciences.
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The challenge is a great way to support literacy over the school holidays, when it can sometimes dip. Why not read a book for a while, if you need a break from the (hopefully) warm sun?It supports children to be come more independent read ers, maintaining and improving confidence over the summer break, which they can take back to school in September. It also supports positive mental well-being, boosting self-esteem.HereinSouth Glouces tershire, the challenge is the perfect opportunity for families to explore our local libraries, especially as all Reception and Year 1 pupils have now received their own library card, as part of an initiative in this year’s budget designed to improve literacy and help children develop a lifelong love of reading. The challenge runs until September 10 and is completely free, which we know is impor tant at a time when families are struggling with rising costs. It’s also very easy to join. Children simply sign up at one of our local libraries, read six books over the summer holidays and receive stickers to complete a special collector’s poster. There are also lots of incentives to encourage young readers to participate, such as free swim vouchers – and brilliant books. So, why not pop in to one of our libraries to find out more, sign up, and borrow your first book?You can also find out more at merreadingchallenge.www.southglos.gov.uk/sum
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AS I’ve mentioned before, I am the national police and crime commissioner lead for economic and cybercrime and, along with my team, I continue to work with Avon and Somerset Police and partners to raise awareness of the signs of fraud and prevent local people from becoming victims in the first place.As part of this work, we have distributed fraud protection postcards to over 160,000 households across 60 postcodes in Avon and Somerset. You can find this postcard in this edition of the Voice,, for you to cut out and keep beside your phone, pin on your fridge or by your front door. I want local people to use this postcard, so if and when a scammer contacts you, you know how to spot the signs of fraud and protect yourself. The postcard is also available on my website to download and print. Moving on, I’m delighted to tell you about the fantastic results of the latest Operation Scorpion, the regional crackdown on drugs. Colleagues across the South West region carried out operations to disrupt drug supply and prevent drug crime, alongside carrying out preventative, educational and engagement work within communities.InAvonand Somerset there were almost 700 acts of disruption, including 17 arrests for drugrelated offences, 12 warrants in relation to properties and people linked to drug supply, two county lines disrupted, thousands of pounds worth of class A drugs and cannabis seized and 147 visits or safeguarding checks to addresses of vulnerable people. These results are sending a strong message to both criminals and our communities that we are intent on making the South West no place for drugs. The first priority in my police and crime plan is preventing and fighting crime, and not only does this include important enforcement activity but also education work, to make our communities a safer place.Finally, local businesses can now access Police CyberAlarm, a free tool designed to help organisations understand and monitor the threat they face from malicious cyber activity.Police CyberAlarm, which is government funded, acts like a CCTV camera and monitors the traffic seen by business connections to the internet. The tool will show local businesses how they are being attacked, the source of the attack and will also help law enforcement identify current threats to take action against cyber criminals.Police CyberAlarm can benefit any business with a computer network, including SMEs, not for profit organisations, public and private sector, charities, education establishments and local government. More information about this tool is on my avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk.website,
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This past month there has been a buzz around Westminster, in no small part, a result of the resignation of the Prime Minister, subsequent leadership race and media excitement surrounding these events. To address this, I would like to make the following statement: Boris Johnson's place in history is assured. He led our great country out of the EU to freedom, steered us through a terrible global pandemic and demonstrated to the world his fantastic leadership in support of the Ukrainian people in their fight for liberty. I would therefore like to thank the Prime Minister for his service.
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The next Prime Minister and leader of our party has to unite the party and the country and be able to deal with the many challenges we have both here and abroad. They then have to move our party forward and win us the next election to save our country from the calamity of a Labour, Kier Starmer-led coalition of chaos. In other news, to address the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures on household budgets the National Insurance threshold rise came into effect on the 6th of July, this tax cut will bring NI thresholds up from £9,880 to £12,570, representing the largest tax cut in a decade, saving 30 million British workers £330 a year in a measure worth £6 billion to provide support to our people.
I am also delighted that I was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party on the 9th of July, I’m looking forward to working with the new Party Chairman Andrew Stephenson and the team at CCHQ. I also chaired a session of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability with Make UK – The Manufacturer’s Organisation, the leading voice of the UK manufacturing sector in which we discussed the challenges and opportunities in this vitally important sector and how we can support SMEs to win more business with the MOD. Further, to represent the aerospace jobs in our constituency I attended a Parliamentary reception for the UK space sector, sponsored by Airbus which showcased many of the SMEs involved in the UK’s exciting and expanding space technology sector. I also held my regular surgery for local residents. I often hold these in community hubs across our area. Most recently, this was held at my Bradley Stoke office where I met a number of residents who had requested a meeting with me to discuss their concerns and situations. As always, should you need my help with anything, my office is open from Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm. Please telephone me on 01454 617783 or email me at: jack.lopresti. mp@parliament.uk if I or to book a surgery.
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THERE’S no place like home when it comes to our summer holidays, for the staycation is back.With the ever-growing cost of living, not to mention the chaos at the Passport Office wrecking even the best-laid holiday plans, many are choosing to play it safe this year and sit out their summer getaway here in the UK. After two years of ‘stay at home’ orders and jumping around the living room with fitness guru Joe Wicks, who fully knew that the solitude of the West of England could help recharge all ourWhobatteries?realised that we could all feel rein vigorated by strolling through the gorgeous hills of the South West countryside – a walker’s paradise – from which you can see for miles? And who appreciated that from adventure parks to nature parks, from festivals to sporting activities, all the family can have a healthy dose of wholesome fun right here in our amazing region?The secret is now well and truly out. From play and learning at family-friendly favourites like Wild Place Project to the hidden gem that is Radstock Museum, our area is jam-packed with top places to explore. That’s why, this year, I’ve encouraged all of you to make the most of our fantastic local attractions and get behind them as our pan demic-hit tourism sector gets back on its feet. My Explore Local campaign has already helped bring thousands of tourists back to our great region, but there is a way to go yet. And so, if this to be the summer of the great British ‘staycation’ - this a phrase that’s bandied about every year, but it’s fair to say that it’s nev er been more fitting – let’s take full advantage by visiting the truly amazing attractions we have locally. The UK may well be the staycation nation, but there is no better staycation destina tion than the West of England! This summer I’ve been busy visiting many of our great attractions. There are too many highlights to mention but some deserve a special shout out. In Bath I immersed myself in the spooky history of how Mary Shelley penned her best selling Frankenstein novel in the city. I should warn you, this one ain’t for the faint-hearted –so children will love it! I got a sneak peek of a brand-new (and free!) outdoor photography gallery from Bristol’s Roy al Photographic Society, too. And I’ve enjoyed tea rooms and character in abundance in our beautiful historic market towns. We’re lucky to live in such a brilliant part of the world. While an exotic escape may be off the cards this year, have no fear. Let’s all get out there, soak in the atmos phere (and sun) and enjoy a staycation like no other.We should all fall back in love with holiday ing at home here in the very special West of England. And a big bonus of keeping it local and travelling less far is that we can help save the planet too. I hope you have a great holiday. Metro Mayor Dan Norris writes for the Voice 000 000 0000 I www.rightathomeuk.co.uk I email@rightathome.com
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Filton planning applications in July Applications Squadron Air Training Corps, Pine Grove Prior notification of the intention to demolish 10 single storey buildings 23 Gayner Road Erection of single storey front extension and sub-division of existing dwelling to form 2 flats.
97C Conygre Grove Change of use of garage to ancillary annexe. 33 Braemar Avenue Non-material amendment to planning permission P21/07832/F to alter front roof of extension to form gable end with additional velux window.
33 Bude Road Erection of single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation. 33 Bude Road Erection of a single storey rear extension that will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, for which the maximum height will be 3m and for which the height of the eaves will be 3m. 42 Wades Road Change of use from a small house in multiple occupation for 3-6 people (C4) to a large house in multiple occupation for up to 7 people (sui generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) resubmission of P22/00522/F.
Providing top quality, best value, holistic care Field House in Horfield offers safe and nurturing care We are now enabling close contact visits in the home, every resident is able to have an essential care giver, and there is no isolation required for new residents from the community. We still have a varied activity schedule which keeps life interesting and happy. We also ensure: Strict Infection Control measures approved by Public Health England are fully implemented • Care staff wear PPE at all times and we have ensured a high volume of supply • Skilled nurses are on site 24/7 and respiratory equipment is at hand • Safe face-to-face visits where possible
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Approve with Conditions Filton Sports And Leisure Centre, Elm Park Partial demolition of existing leisure centre building and erection of new leisure centre to include double height soft play area, open plan cafe and reception, fitness suite, health suite, changing facilities, office accommodation and erection of satellite external changing pavilion, with parking and associated works. Approve with Conditions See more about this on Pages 16 and 17 Visit: search-planning-applicationsbeta.southglos.gov.uk/ HM watch
Building 20W Golf Course Lane Erection of new security fencing and gates, modification of internal access arrangements, and erection of new street lighting and external CCTV system at 3 Golf Course Ln. Decisions 59 Station Road Erection of single single storey side extension to form additional living accommodation. Approve with Conditions 24 Wallscourt Road South Change of use from 1 residential dwelling (Class C3) to small House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) (Class C4). Approve Certificate of Lawfulness 3 Charles Road Erection of two storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation. Approve with Conditions Tanglewood 2A Rannoch Road Erection of single storey side and front extension to form additional living accommodation Approve with Conditions 718 Southmead Road Variation of condition 2 attached to permission P20/21783/F to alter the approved plans. Installation of enlarged rear dormer, erection of two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Approve with Conditions 95 Conygre Road Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions to form porch and additional living accommodation (re-submission of P21/08168/F).
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People in Filton hoping to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) will find it easier in the future thanks to work being carried out by South Gloucestershire Council. The council has launched a 12-week consultation on a new strategy looking at where EV charging points could be installed in the area to help support those making the switch to EVs. As part of the Climate Emergency the council has pledged to lead South Gloucestershire to become carbon neutral by 2030. This commitment includes reducing car use in favour of walking and cycling and public transport. However, for those journeys that need to be made by car the council is encouraging the use of the number of publicly available charge points will support those making the switch. EV ownership is already growing significantly and by 2030 it is expected that 30 per cent of cars on the road will be EVs. The council’s goal is for the majority of households in South Gloucestershire to be within one mile of EV charge points.
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The new EV Charging Strategy looks to complement the growth in EV charging provision in the private sector by filling the gaps, especially in more rural communities. Councillor Steve Reade, South Gloucestershire Council’s cabinet member for transport, said: “As a council we are committed to encouraging more people to make the switch to sustainable travel options such as walking, cycling or public transport. We understand though that some journeys need to be made by car and that is why we have launched a new EV Charging Strategy for South Gloucestershire. We want to support those who are making the switch to an EV and encourage more to consider an EV for their next vehicle. “By improving and increasing the EV charging network across the area we are making owning an EV a more realistic option.”
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Girl Guiding Rainbows – age 4 - 7 yearsTuesday 16:45-17:45 & Thursday 17:30 –Brownies18:30-age 7 - 10 yearsTuesday 17:45-19:15 Guides - age 10 - 14 years - Tuesday 17:30 –Rangers19:30-age 14 - 18 yearsTuesday 17:30 – 19:30 To register your daughter, go to Girlguiding UK website and follow the link 'Register my daughter' 1st Filton Scouts Beavers age 6-8, Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45pm Cubs age 8-10, Monday and Thursday 6:30 – 8pm Scouts age 10 ½ -14, Tues 6:45 – 8:45pm
We are a friendly and enthusiastic group who meet every Monday evening at Filton Community Centre 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Contact Sue on 07504561831
filtonvoice28 St Peter’s Church: SundayServices7August 10am Eucharist and 5pm Youth of God at the Rectory Sunday 14 August 8.30am Said Eucharist and 10am Eucharist Sunday 21 August 8.30am Said Eucharist and 10am Family Eucharist Sunday 28 August 8.30am Said Eucharist and 10am Eucharist We also have our usual Midweek Said Eucharist, Wednesdays, noon.
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International Plastic Modellers Society Avon Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm for 8.00pm at: BAWA Healthcare & Leisure, 589 Southmead Rd, Filton, Bristol BS34 7RG.
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Our Mothers' Union meet on Thursdays at 2pm in the Coffee Shop. Again, full details on the Brabazonwebsite. Belles (a social group for women) meet on the first Monday of the month at 7pm in the church You’rehall. welcome to join our fun, friendly Zumba®️classes on Monday & Friday mornings, in the Hall. Zumba Fitness Mon 9.30 & Fri 10am Zumba Gold (Low Impact) Mon 11.15 Contact Jools for more infojooljdh@gmail.com
Low Impact Fitness session, £4 entry 7-9pm Illuminators social club for adults aged 20+ with social or learning disabilities, £2 entry Fridays: 10am-12pm “Coffee & Chat” coffee morning for anyone who would like to come for refreshments, conversations and join in crafts and games together. Donations welcomed. Saturdays: 1-3.30pm The Hub – Wellbeing session for all ages, £2 entry. Variety of activities on offer.
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Creative Writing: Free sessions take place every Wednesday at 11am in the Milburn Room. Scrabble Club: Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15pm in the Community Room. For further details, please contact Sheila Hinett on 0117 9570792.
Pregnancy Yoga: There is a Pregnancy Yoga session in the Main Hall every Monday evening. For further details, please contact Kate at hello@bloomyogabristol.co.uk.
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We are a small friendly group who meet every third Saturday of the month 2pm to 4pm at St Andrews Church, Elm Park, Filton. If you would like to learn to make sugar flowers and models we hold demonstrations and also workshops with instruction. Beginners are very welcome. Please call Jean Kington on 01454 314178 or Carole Hyams on 0117 956 8037 for more information.
Art Classes: Two Watercolour Art Classes with renowned artist Anthony Pace take place in the Community Room every Tuesday The first is at 10am and the second is at 1pm. Last classes before the Summer will be on July 12. Places are limited, so for availability please contact the Trust Administrator at info@uhct.co.uk or on 0117 9738411.
Mondays:FACE 1-2pm Tai Chi 7-9pm The Hangout youth club for young people aged 13-25, with social or learning disabilities, £2 entry Tuesdays: 10am-12pm Coffee Club (tea & coffee morning for older folk), donations 5.30-6.30pmwelcomedRiseyouth club for School Years 3 & 4, £2 entry 7-8.30pm Shine youth club for School Years 5 & 6, £2 entry Wednesdays: 7-9pm Outbreak youth club for School Years 7-13, £2 entry Thursdays: 10am-12pm Silver Surfers computer drop-in will return in 1.30-2.30pmSeptember!
The group is based in Scout HQ, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and Email:girls.joining@1stfiltonscouts.co.uk Website:1stfiltonscouts.co.uk
We will be meeting at St Andrew's Church Hall on the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month (except August) at 2pm to 4pm from January 2022. We What's on in Filton ... email shane@filtonvoice.co.uk
Tuesday:SHE7 Bingo 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Our Coffee Shop is open for homemade cakes and hot drinks from 10am - 1pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. £1.50 donation per item. You are welcome to bring your own lunch should you wish. You can find more information about all of this, and read our weekly news sheet, by going to www.stpeterschurchfilton.
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Upper PilatesCommunityHorfieldTrust : Every Monday there are two evening Pilates sessions in the Community Room. For session times and availability, please contact Helen at prime-pilates@ hotmail.com or on 07966 217313.
The DIY group, which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation among men aged over 50, operates from the Scout hut in Nutfield 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. The group runs every Wednesday, from 9.30am-12.30pm. Call John Cahill 07986053005
Wednesday: Over 50s lunch, Cooked lunch, pudding and tea/coffee for just £3.50. Please ring 0117 969 5130 to book and arrive by 12.15pm.
Wednesday: Bristol Taiko - Japanese Drumming 7.00pm - 8:30pm, £5 per session
Confidence with Computers: Free sessions take place every Tuesday at 11am in the Milburn Room. Hapkido: Sessions in this Korean martial art take place every Tuesday evening in the Main Hall. For more information, please contact luke.gumbrill@live.co.uk.
Craft and Chat: Free sessions take place every Friday at 1pm in the Milburn Room.
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Our Open House group meets every Tuesday in the church hall from 9.30 - 11am for tea, toast and Ourcompanionship.friendlychoir meets for rehearsals every Friday at 7pm in the church. Our Ladies' Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 2pm in the church hall. Full programme and contact details available on our website.
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Ebenezer Church Sundays Services at 10.30am at Orchard School, Filton Road. Contemporary worship music, bible-based talks, real life stories, refreshments, children and youth groups. sundayserviceswww.ebe.org.uk/
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BRISTOL MALE VOICE CHOIR We meet every Thursday at 7.00pm in St Andrew's Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. For further information see our website, www.bristolmvc.org.uk, or Facebook, or phone 07587 143 220. For details phone the above number.
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Why not try your local exercise class at St Teresa's Community Centre on Mondays, 7.15pm to 8.15pm Work at your own level. All abilities welcome. The class is held by a registered Keep Fit Association Teacher welcome new members. For more information, please contact Edna on 9495413.
Are you interested in joining a reading group? Come along to the Bookworms monthly reading group at Filton Library! 1st Monday of each month 5:45pm -6:45pm If you are interested in Joining, please as inside the library. Phone: 01454 868006 or Email: Filton.library@southglos.gov.uk
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At the 'Gardening get-togethers' held twice a month volunteers help keep the garden looking beautiful. Just turn up at 2pm on the day with your gloves on and give us a helping hand. We have a selection of tools and guidance is provided. See poster above for dates Check facebook.com/ filtoncommunitygarden for updates Filtones Choir Come and exercise your lungs and meet new friends every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45-3.45 at St Teresa’s Community Rooms (behind the Church) 71 Gloucester Road North, BS34 7PL. We sing four-part harmony, so all voice ranges are welcome and there are no auditions. Contact Dot on 0117 9690654 or 07870 984760 or Janet on 0117 9241534 or email dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com We’ll be delighted to talk to you.
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We are a friendly, mixed ability band, playing music for fun. We meet every FRIDAY at St. Andrew's Church, Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We welcome new members. Contact Jayne on 07880724948. Filton Bookworms
AUG SEPT Sunday 7th Thursday 11th Saturday 20th Sunday 4th Saturday 17th 2pm 4pm 10am 12pm 10am 12pm 2pm 4pm 2pm - 4pm Just come along with your gloves, enthusiasm and hope for good weather Tools and guidance provided *Online updates at facebook com/FiltonCommunityGarden
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The Green Gathering 2022 Award winning, family friendly, off grid festival, 4th - 7th August, Piercefield Park near Chepstow. Tickets and info at: http://www.greengathering.org.uk
The festival is the annual fundraiser for the Gathering Charity, which promotes and through education and the arts.
Got a story or any other inquiry? Call Richard on 0777 555 0607 or email richard@filtonvoice.co.uk
Wednesdays - Footprints (welcoming group for senior citizens) - 2-3.30pm at Ebenezer Church building (286 Filton Avenue, BS7 0BA) - during term time only. www.ebe.org.uk/ footprints Thursdays - Taste Cafe (drop-in community cafe for all ages)10.30am-12.30pm at Ebenezer Church building (286 Filton Avenue, BS7 0BA) - during term time only. www.ebe.org.uk/cafe
“Some concerns have recorded the knock-on effect to patient safety of issues of worker safety/bullying and harassment.”
NBT chairwoman Michele Romaine said: “Nobody around this table believes that is acceptable and it’s absolutely why Freedom To Speak Up and many other initiatives in the organisation absolutely have full support because you’re right, we need to live in a world where 100 per cent of people need to say what’s concerning them.
“We are in the process, we are not there yet.“Why as an organisation would we not want to be a place where people felt safe to say what they needed to say to us? “It’s a no-brainer, so this is all part of our journey towards being that organisation. “I like the fact that more people are coming forward. It means they feel more confident.”Only64 per cent of staff said they felt “safe to speak up about anything that concerns me in this organisation”, the board wasLeadtold.FTSU guardian Hilary Sawyer said: “Concerns have been raised across all divisions in increasing numbers and we believe this reflects more awareness and trust in the Freedom To Speak Up mechanism.“Concerns have been regarding a range of issues. However, levels have been highest relating to behaviours and relationships and some knock-on to some patient concerns as well.“Themes of concerns correlate to themes raised by our trade union colleagues.
“These are around staffing levels and concerns of patient care and staff wellbeing, behavioural issues and relationships with colleagues or managers, fairness and treatment, parking issues relating to retention and staff safety, and some employment issues. “Staff continue to reflect some fatigue from ongoing pressures from increased activity and staffing level challenges. “We need to continue to create the right conditions to enable and invite confident, curious and open dialogue, inclusion and contribution.“Thestaff survey suggests we have some way to go in staff feeling safe to speak up about anything of concern and have that followed up,” she told the meeting.
A report to the board said more concerns were being lodged as the scheme was gathering momentum, most about employee safety, including staffing levels, followed by “bullying and harassment”. “Taken together this indicates that the vast number of concerns relate to behaviours and relationships,” it said.
Non-executive board member Ike Anya told the meeting: “I was glad to see the progress being made but I couldn’t help looking again and again at the 74 per cent who would feel secure raising concerns about unsafe clinical practice, which means 26 per cent – one quarter – of our staff do not feel secure in raising concerns. “That is very concerning. What that says is that they do not feel comfortable, even without witnessing something.”
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NBT board members called the findings “very concerning” and pledged to step up the trust’s Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) initiative, which encourages workers to flag issues and bosses to listen and take action.
by BBC LDRS staff for Filtonvoice Over a quarter of staff at Southmead Hospital’s health trust do not feel comfortable raising concerns about “unsafe clinical practice”, a report has revealed. Less than two-thirds of North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) employees feel “safe” to speak up about anything while only half are confident that the organisation would do something about it.
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