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Filtonvoice view On December 12, the country goes to the polls - again.

Elections are often described as 'once in a generation' but this one will be vital for the future of our relationship with Europe, schools, NHS and public services.

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How classical music and a vegetarian diet powered Indy to Commonwealth glory

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An ex-soldier from Filton who took up powerlifting as he recovered from serious injury has won gold at the Commonwealth Championships in Canada.

Vegetarian Indy Dhillon, who listened to classical music to prime himself for the rigours EDITOR’S NOTE: Filtonvoice is independent. We cannot take responsibility of international competition, for content or accuracy of adverts, and it is advertisers’ responsibility to conform to all relevant legislation. suffered muscular damage to We cannot vouch for any services offered although we have used some of his back while serving with the the services. Opinions are not necessarily those of the editor.

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The 28-year-old worked in electronic warfare and signalling for the Army for six years and was the British Army Powerlifting champion. He took part in his first competition in April 2016.

Now an employee of DE&S, he is a technical through-life specialist supporting projects which supply the Army with artillery systems.

Indy often works out in the on-site gym at Abbey Wood, which is one of many benefits of working for the branch of the Ministry of Defence which equips and supports the armed forces with everything they need to do their jobs.

"I'm very grateful for the support that I've received from my team and, with the flexibility that DE&S offers, I was able to structure my working hours around the extensive training regime that I had," he said.

Earlier this year, Indy competed in the All England competition in Manchester and did so well he was picked to represent England at the televised Commonwealths in Newfoundland in September.

On his way to overall gold in the under-105kg category, he

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INdy in the gym.

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delivered an impressive 335kg deadlift, 300kg squat and 165kg bench press.

"Normally, my ritual is to listen to heavy metal before a competition, but I decided

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to listen to classical music - a different approach agreed with my coach,” he revealed.

“Doing this made me feel more relaxed. There were no expectations from my coach or of myself, which really helped with my nerves on the day."

Indy, who also works out at Trojan Fitness in Ashton, added: “I train four days a week for at least four hours a day but make sure I have three rest days where I do minimal exercise to ensure I am properly rested.”

Needing to take on 3,5004,000 calories per day might seem a struggle for a vegetarian, but he manages it through one protein shake and a diet of dairy, soya and, currently, a couple of mince pies a day.

“I have been a vegetarian all my life, but the choice nowadays is so much better,” he said. “I try not to eat badly, but I have to admit I do enjoy a paneer curry accompanied by dozens of samosas, macaroni and cheese, and pizza.”

Indy has his sights set on the British Championships next year and the World Championships in 2021.

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“Thousands of trees! Enough for everyone!”

Having started out as a fairly modest concern of 6,000 trees in 1999, production has steadily increased to 35,000 trees to date, hoping to rise to 40,000 trees by 2021. So there really is plenty for all. For the growers, Peter and Simon Maughan, it has also been a gradual learning experience. “We pick up a lot of tips and techniques from our colleagues at the British Christmas Tree Growers Association, but often we just learn the hard way – when things go wrong! Flooding in 2012, plagues of aphids in 2009, and drought in 2018. In each case we weather the storm and adapt accordingly.”

“One thing that I am particularly proud about,” explains Simon, “Is that we have stayed true to our environmental principles.” The farm was set up in 1999 with wildlife in mind. “While we are focused mainly on growing excellent Christmas Trees, I estimate that perhaps as much

as 60% of our land is not covered by tree foliage, and it is in places like these – in the hedgerows and in the spaces between trees – that native wildlife can exist.”

“With over 97% of the UK’s wildflower meadows lost since the 1930s, it is important that we do what we can to conserve these habitats. We mow between the trees, rather than spray with weedkiller, which allows wildflowers to grow, and we have a lot of insect and animal life as a result.”

2019 looks to be a promising year for Frenchay Christmas Tree Farm. The warm wet summer has boosted growth, producing fullbodied trees with good foliage, and the general appearance of the trees is very good. Most excitingly, a new fully biodegradable Christmas tree net will be on trial. The first of its kind, it will be a huge step towards keeping the farm free of plastic.

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The dream of an arena for Bristol took a step nearer when developer YTL submitted its plans to repurpose the Brabazon Hangars at Filton.

The planning application to Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council to repurpose the Brabazon Hangars in the north of Bristol will create a new entertainment complex for Bristol and the South West.

YTL say the new complex will create more than 500 new jobs and inject £1.5billion into the local economy over 25 years, as well as raise the profile of the city and wider region.

It uses the 28,000m2 floorspace of all three hangars to create an arena, exhibition and leisure space all under one roof. The arena will be in the Central Hangar and with 17,080 capacity, it will be the third largest in the UK after

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A new train station due to open in 2021 and a new Metrobus service will create transport links to the city centre.

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Independent Joan ready for 100th birthday

by Keri Beckingham 'Amazing' Joan Mills is getting ready to celebrate a very special birthday in December.

Joan, from Filton, was born in 1919. Her parents met in Bristol after her father came to the city to convalesce, but he sadly passed away when Joan was three. Her mother later met Harry and they had three boys, and the family grew up in Stokes Croft.

Joan worked in Cridland and Rose shoe makers in Bristol until it was bombed during World War Two, and she then went on to work on the machines in the Patchway airdrome. She married her husband James Mills in 1940, and together they had four children: Margaret , Edward (Ted) , William (Bill) and Allan.

The family went on to live in Horfield, and since James passed away from a lung and heart condition in 1974, Joan has lived independently. A lover

of travel, during her life she has been to Spain, Austria, Poland and France, and she also enjoys crosswords and doing lots of sewing and knitting.

Following a spell of ill health, Joan moved into a flat in the Springfields assisted living development in Filton three years ago. Fast forward to today and she has 10 grand children, 21 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, with another on the way. Her family are getting ready to hold a special birthday tea party for her at Springfields on Sunday, December 15, and her granddaughter Sarah told The Voice that she can’t wait to celebrate.

Speaking about Joan and her upcoming birthday, on December 17, Sarah said: “After Harry passed away the family got a lodger, who turned out to be her future husband James! Nan helped to look after her brothers

while they were growing up, and she also cared for her husband and mother too.

“After my granddad died, nan used to deliver leaflets to keep money coming in, and she has always been extremely independent. She used to walk her dog twice a day, and would go down Gloucester Road to do her shopping – she did all those sort of things for a long time.

“My nan is amazing. She’s got really good hearing, and is totally self-sufficient – she always gets herself up and dressed. She’s led a very simple life, she’s never been extravagant, and our family has always supported her. For years she had a caravan in Brean, and as children we used to go down there for holidays, which I have lots of happy memories of.

“She is really excited about her party. Her brother Louis is 92 and will be coming along, and she’s been inviting other people along too!”

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Hospital: we won't tolerate racist abuse of staff any more North Bristol NHS Trust, which runs Southmead Hospital, has launched a “Red Card to Racism” campaign to protect all staff from any discrimination.

Following a national trend, staff have reported that incidents of racism on wards have increased over the past year so the hospital will be enforcing its zero tolerance policy against abusive behaviour.

This means that any patient abusing staff will be challenged and warned, leading to a sportsstyle disciplinary yellow card and then final red card in which treatment would be withdrawn as soon as is safe.

Any visitors causing disturbance or behaving in an unacceptable manner will get one verbal warning before being removed.

Andrea Young, Chief Executive of North Bristol NHS Trust, said: “We have staff from many different backgrounds, from all over the world, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to equality which is a fundamental value of the NHS. “We’re sending a strong signal that any racism or discrimination is completely unacceptable.

"We want staff to challenge and report it and we want everyone to know that it will have consequences.”

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Any cases will be reported on the trust’s incident management system and on patients’ individual notes.

Posters around the hospital and videos and photos on social media will inform staff that they are protected by the policy and encourage them to speak up if they witness or experience an incident of racism or discrimination.

The hospital will also be calling for staff to join its Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network to champion the approach and to provide support to any affected staff.

Alex Raikes from Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI) said: “SARI is working with a number of hospital trusts regarding racist incidents towards staff and patients, and is pleased to be supporting a dedicated working group at NBT in enforcing the zero tolerance approach towards racism and hate crime.

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“It’s great to see NBT putting out the strongest message possible about the abhorrence of any forms of discrimination.”

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The authority made 125 people redundant in 2017/18, at a cost of roughly £1.6million. Last year, there were only 30 compulsory redundancies, but they added up to around £1million – chiefly because of large payments made to three individuals.

The unnamed individuals received a payout of between £150,001 and £200,000 each in the year to April 2019, the council’s annual SMALL GARDEN SPECIALISTS report for the year shows.

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Filton remembers November 10th and 11th were bright but cold ... but this did not stop Filton residents gathering to remember the fallen in war.

The Filton Remembrance Sunday Service was held at St Peter’s Church with a gathering at the War memorial in the church cemetery at 11am.

Filton Community Garden held their service on the 11th, having placed knitted poppies on the fence as in previous years.

Local veteran Bill Knight recited the oath as he has done for a number of years now.

They were joined by pupils from Charborough Rd Primary and Filton Hill primary to lay

wreaths and poppies at the memorial.

The popular local Poppy Appeal Launch, run by the Stoke Gifford Branch of the Royal British Legion, (RBL), was launched on October 25 in Bristol Parkway Station with uniformed groups and guests.

Attending were Stoke Gifford Royal British Legion Branch members and volunteers; youth groups including Scouts and 2152 North Bristol ATC Squadron also the Riders Branch and Patchway Branch of the RBL and honoured guests, Chelsea Pensioner John Honey and WWII D-Day veteran Ron Stevens.

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Community garden wins 6th 'outstanding' honour

by Shane Gibson For the sixth consecutive year Filton Community Garden in Elm Park, has been judged as “Outstanding” by the Royal Horticultural Society as part of their In Your Neighbourhood Category which recognises and celebrates people volunteering time to rejuvenate the local area.

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In celebration of winning the award Dave took to the community Facebook page to congratulate everyone involved.

He said: “We have shown once again what hard work and endeavour can achieve, you can all be very proud of yourselves.”

RHS assessor Guy Rawlinson. said: " Filton Community Garden is a real oasis of calm and garden space. It is delightful in both what has been achieved and in the way they have engaged with local groups. " When asked what maybe in store for the future of the garden, Dave said: “Every year we think that we can do no more, but then every year we’re able to bring something else to the garden”.

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n GENERAL ELECTION 2019 CANDIDATES - Filton and Bradley Stoke LOUISE HARRIS, Liberal Democrats

JACK LOPRESTI, Conservative Party

I grew up in Downend, went to Rodway, now Mangotsfield, School and know the area inside out. A graduate in European Politics and Economics, I’ve campaigned for a People’s Vote and, in a constituency where the majority voted Remain, am committed to stopping a hard Brexit. I want to see Article 50 revoked to protect local jobs and public services.

Campaigning to protect our environment has been my main focus going back to my student days. Most recently, as a South Glos councillor I helped to get cross-party backing for declaring a Climate Emergency in South Gloucestershire.

Professionally I have worked in the Voluntary Sector for 25 years, supporting vulnerable adults, promoting their rights and independence.

As an MP, I will stand up for local people of all ages and backgrounds. Fighting for social justice and the environment are my passions in life which I will take with me to Parliament.

I have had the great honour of representing this constituency since 2010.

I live locally in Frenchay.

Since being elected, I have helped secure £50m for a new junction on the M49; Government funding for MetroBus, and to remove tolls on the Severn Bridge.

I helped pass legislation which enshrined the Military Covenant in law for the first time. I campaigned vigorously for Airbus’s A400M aircraft, and was delighted when the Government announced that they would buy 22, securing hundreds of jobs.

I have met Schools Minister Nick Gibb in London and locally to press for more schools funding and was pleased that the Prime Minister has now pledged a significant increase.

If elected, I will support the Prime Minister to get Brexit done.

We must move on to address other priorities, such as putting more police on the streets and giving the NHS the biggest cash boost in history.

FREE Events at Filton Library in December Every week:

This month:

Filton Friends Coffee Morning

Happy Nappies

Mondays 10.30 – 11.30am Come along for a cuppa & make some new friends.

Monday 2nd 11am - 12.30pm Re-usable nappy scheme drop-in.

Memory Café

Digilocal Coding Club

No Memory Café in December

Mondays 6.00 – 7.00pm Coding club for primary aged children – booking required.

For information & to book a place email digilocal@hbb.org.uk

Story & Rhyme Time Wednesdays 10.30 – 11am Rhymes & stories for pre-school children with bubbles and musical instruments!

Colouring & Board Games for Adults Wednesdays 2 – 4pm Relax with colouring & games in this social group.

Lego Club 7th

Saturday 11am – 12 noon FREE drop in Stories & theme based building fun! For children aged 4 -11years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteer Drop-In

Thursday 5th 10am – 12 noon Interested in volunteering? We can help you find your ideal role!

Come and meet your local Volunteer Advisor for an informal chat.

Northavon Singers Thursday 12th 11am Come along for Christmas music, carol singing, tea, coffee and mince pies.

Countdown to Christmas!

Monday 23rd 2.00-3.00pm FREE drop in Christmas themed crafts for children aged 411 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Would you like to use the library 7 days a week at times when it is unstaffed?

You can by registering for Open Access* Find out more and book your one-off Open Access induction at www.southglos.gov.uk/openaccess Or ask us during Staffed Hours on Mon/Weds/Thurs 10-5.30 & Sat 9.30-1.00pm.

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n GENERAL ELECTION 2019 CANDIDATES - Filton and Bradley Stoke MHAIRI THRELFALL, Labour Party

JENNY VERNON, Green Party

We have had nine years of cuts to the things that matter most to our community, yet the national debt under the Tories has increased to £1.8 trillion.

We have seen under investment in our NHS, including the loss of our local GP surgeries like Northville and our schools are some of the most underfunded in the country.

It is unacceptable that working families have to rely on food banks, and those who care for an elderly or disabled relative, are struggling to pay for the basics.

In the last couple of weeks, I have been listening to workers, to people on the doorstep and community groups on the issues that matter to them.

As a local councillor and educator at UWE, I am standing on my track record of delivery. It is these conversations that have developed my pledges to you.

For more information visit: www.mhairithrelfall.co.uk

Hello, my name is Jenny and I’m the Green Party’s parliamentary candidate for Filton & Bradley Stoke. It’s where I’ve lived all my life and where I brought up my family.

So I’d prioritise fighting for the funding our schools, teachers and young people need and deserve, along with more social housing, proper funding for welfare support and our NHS - especially mental health services.

But above all, this is a climate election. We need to be fossil free by 2030 to have even a hope of having a planet to leave to our great grandchildren. Investing in public transport and rolling out renewable energy will create thousands of green jobs – essential in our constituency, where we have several talented engineering and design businesses.

And lastly, this is about doing politics differently. We need to move away from the politics of hate to the politics of hope. And no more demonisation of people. Vote Green.

ELAINE HARDWICK, Citizens Movement Party UK

DRIVERS!

I moved to Filton in 1994 with my husband and three children from Telford Shropshire. In 1997, we moved into Jordan Walk, Bradley Stoke, which is owned by a Housing Association and in 1999 we moved to a private property in Hawkins Crescent, Bradley Stoke. We were only able to do this due to the housing company paying the deposit.

Over the years I have worked in many different industries, from fish and chip shops to factories and finance.

As a former mayor and a current councillor since 2011, I stood under the ticket of the Conservatives until I resigned in 2018 and stood in the May 2019 local elections as an Independent.

In June 2019 I decided to set up her own political party called "The Citizens Movement Party UK" when I listened to members of the public who are disillusioned with the current political situation and want change locally and nationally.

For full results and comentary on the election result, see next month's issue, with you before Christmas

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n ADVERTISING FEATURE - Slimming World

How food lover Audrey dropped FIVE dress sizes Meet Audrey Howell. She was born in Bristol to a mother from the Caribbean and went through childhood loving big hearty meals, such as fried dumplings, fried plantains and Caribbean hard dough bread.

Christmas was especially hard with her love for sweet and savoury treats and she would often eat until she could eat no more and rarely said no. This habit was something that stayed with Audrey all through her life. She would often buy share bags of crisps and chocolate, ignoring the share part and would eat them all to herself. Then the feeling of guilt followed afterwards but would disappear by the next day. Audrey says: "I found myself hiding extra snacks from others and would often eat them in the car or at home. I had become a secret eater."

As her weight ballooned, her sister mentioned she was worried as many times Audrey had to hold on to her while walking. By now

she weighed around 20 stone. Each year saw here trying different diets but each time not being able to maintain it as old habits returned and the weight did as well.

Then in 2018 everything changed. Firstly, Audrey had been having lots of joint pain a consultant at the hospital explained that due to excessive weight she had developed osteoarthritis.

Each week Audrey could feel herself getting slower and having to take more rests.

That October Audrey and her sister took a flight but on exiting the plane, Audrey had trouble putting one foot in front of another as her ankles felt like they would explode from being so swollen.

An assistant at the airport offered assistance.

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Audrey said: ’"I needed to take control so on the 3rd of January 2019 I joined the Slimming World group at The Hub Lockleaze on a Thursday night. I was made to feel so welcome and in my first week I lost 8.5lb and was over the moon."

What Audrey found was she could still enjoy her favourite meals such as chicken rice and peas as well as treats and never feels hungry.

She said: "I continue to lose each week and am five dresses smaller now. But most importantly with the help of my group I’ve broken the cycle and can say I am no longer a secret eater."

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Filton Town Council Meeting dates November

26th 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion

December

10th 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion

January

14th 7.30pm Finance Doug Daniels Pavilion

28th 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion

February

11th 7.30pm Finance Doug Daniels Pavilion 25th 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion These meetings are open to the public to attend

Contact us Town council office 01454 866 698; filtontowncouncil. gov.uk

Leisure Centre 01454 866686

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Our Aquafit classes offer you something different to a traditional gym workout and you’ll really see a difference in your overall health and fitness.

Typical Aqua Aerobics classes will involve all the exercises you would expect in a ‘dry’ class but with added bonuses you can only get from exercising in water. Water supports the body, putting less stress on your joints and muscles.

• This support is great if you’re older, have suffered an injury or are recovering from illness • Water pressure helps the heart move blood around the body, putting less strain on it • The impact of gravity is less in the water allowing a greater range of motion • Working out in water can also prevent overheating, helping you exercise for longer.

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Coming soon! Inflatable parties We will be relaunching our inflatable pool parties in December. We have our very own inflatable arriving soon named the “WOBSTACLE” available for children’s parties!! (For more information please give us a call 01454 866686.)

Ratepayers Arms

The Ratepayers Arms is situated behind the Dolphin Swimming Pool at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre.

It is owned and run by the Town Council on behalf of the council tax payers of Filton as part of the Filton Sports and Leisure Centre. The Ratepayers Arms is now a community/family bar showing sport on the big screen, with bar games, a newly renovated Skittle Alley and a good selection of beers, lagers, wines, soft drinks, tea & coffee available.

We also sell hot food and a range of rotating guest ales on a regular basis.

Opening Times Mondays: Noon – 11pm* Tuesday-Saturdays: Noon – 11.30pm* Sundays: Noon – 11pm* *Last orders half an hour before closing time Contact Us Ratepayers Arms – 01454 866686 Bar Manager – Debbie Holman Hall Hire: If you are interested in hiring our badminton hall for a function, please contact us on: 01454 866686.

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Come to our Filton event to find out why fostering is so rewarding “Like most people who foster, we wanted to give a stable loving home to children who have not been as fortunate as we have.”

Sue and Tony, pictured below right, have been foster carers for The Foster Care Co-operative since 2008, and live in the South West.

They have fostered many children into independence, including caring for a parent and their child.

They said: “It has been challenging, emotional and rewarding. It has been an honour to be part of their lives, to watch them grow and change into wonderful, confident, happy human beings.

“To witness the changes from fear, confusion and anger to acceptance, pride

and commitment is awe inspiring. Different characters blossoming into funny, confident, intelligent and independent young people.

The Foster Care Co-operative is the only not-for-profit fostering organisation operating as a co-operative in the UK. They reinvest any surplus income into providing more foster carer training and support.

If you could do what Sue and Tony do, and you have at least one spare bedroom in your home for fostering, come and talk to The Foster Care Co-operative team, pictured above right, at their event: BAWA Healthcare & Leisure, 589 Southmead Rd, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG on 30th January 2020, 3pm-7pm – or visit their website: www.fostercarecooperative.co.uk

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Autumn harvest of delicious treats at Pod in the Park Filton’s very own social enterprise, The Pod in the Park, welcomed the changing season with open arms at their first community event, Autumn Fest.

As promised, the day delivered an abundance of food; the first pop-up farm stand in Filton, an irresistible bake sale, the unveiling of The Pod's own range of Poduce, including pickles, chutneys and sauerkraut all made by the staff, and the launch of their new menu, which embraces their ethos of affordable, healthy food, with wraps, salads and a daily hot pot on offer.

A highlight of the day was the graffiti workshop by local artists, Graft. There were some stunning prints made by local children and adults alike! It is hoped that The Pod will be able to fund Graft to paint a mural on the rather dingy looking building, transforming it into a piece of art for the park.

The Design-A-Juice activity was great fun too. Local children had a go at chopping fruit and choosing what to add to their apples to make their own flavour of juice. Happy customers all round, and maybe some new fans of ginger!

The event was in part to launch The Pod’s Crowdfunder campaign. They are hoping to find support from the community to invest in these new ideas to make The Pod more profitable and sustainable while the park is quiet. You can read about it at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ thepodinthepark. There are lots of great rewards on offer from The Pod and local partners.

Every little will help them reach their target.

The response to the idea of a pop-up farm stand to bring more fresh produce into the community has been

resoundingly positive so far, but Florence, manager of The Pod, stresses how important it is to get the community behind the idea.

She said: “We’d love to work with a local producer to meet the demand for good fresh food in Filton, but we’ll only be able to sell the idea to them if we have voices from the community behind us. You can show your support by dropping us a message on Facebook, by email to florence@facefilton.org.uk, or even by dropping a note into The Pod! And why not try something from our new menu while you’re there! You may think I’m a little biased, but it really is delicious food!”

Check out their new menu and see more pictures from their event by searching The Pod in the Park on Facebook.

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Concerns as metal bar 'falls from bus' on busy route to primary school A resident has contacted Filton Voice after a metal bar was found on the pavement in Filton in November.

Vladimer Pruidze believes the bar is part of a First bus after he searched for an image online.

Although he did not witness the incident, on Wednesday November 6 at around 9am, another person passing by said they heard a sound similar to a bottle clinking, and then noticed a double decker bus moving away and the bar lying in the middle of the pavement.

The metal bar was found on the pavement on Gloucester Road North, opposite St. Teresa's Catholic Church, a popular route on the way to Charborough Road Primary School which is used by lots of children and parents.

Speaking to The Voice,

Vladimer said: “It happened during school run time, when I was walking back from taking my son to school, so anything could have happened. I tried to contact the council about it, but I am unhappy with their lack of response and interest.”

Commenting on the incident, Ian Coyle, Operations Director First West of England, said: “This is a tree defender which is fitted to many double decker vehicles to protect passengers should low hanging trees hit the windows.

"In what would have been a very rare occurrence it is likely to have been torn off by a low hanging branch following recent stormy weather. We are currently investigating but are not in a position to confirm at this time if the bar came from one of our vehicles.”

A spokesman for South Gloucestershire Council confirmed that they had made a few enquiries but the incident was not something that were are aware of.

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Charity's £3,500 boost for respiratory patients

THE FILTONES CHOIR

Invites you to share a Festive Evening of Songs and Carols at its

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS CONCERT FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 2019 At 7.30 pm

EDEN GROVE METHODIST CHURCH EDEN GROVE, HORFIELD BRISTOL BS7 0PQ TICKETS £8 inc. refreshments IN ADVANCE FROM DOT BRYANT 07870 984760 MEMBERS OF THE CHOIR OR AT THE DOOR Raffle and

Filton Chest & Heart charity committee had pleasure in presenting, to the respiratory department at Southmead Hospital, £3500 worth of equipment for a treatment room, which enables patients with certain respiratory problems to be treated as outpatients instead of being admitted and having to stay in hospital overnight.

The committe were joined by the charity's President, Professor Nick Maskell, above, and his team at Southmead and given a tour of the facility.

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ST PETER’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR Friday 29th Nov 6.30-9.30pm Saturday 30th Nov 10-12noon Come and join in the fun! There will be handicrafts, homemade preserves, edible festive treats, a bottle stall, a cake stall, games, grand prize raffle and a chocolate tombola, to name but a few. Refreshments will be on sale. Entry fee is 50p per adult; kids go free. Children are encouraged to come in Christmas fancy dress to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

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Neonatal shakeup won't lead to Southmead closure

By Stephen Sumner BBC LDRS reporter for Filtonvoice Closer working between Bristol’s two neonatal units will not lead to any closure of services at Southmead Hospital, NHS leaders say.

Around a third of the babies born prematurely at Southmead currently have to be transferred four miles away to St Michael’s for specialist care – when they are at their most vulnerable.

The North Bristol Trust is planning to reshuffle services but says there is no threat to beds or jobs.

Dr Lou Forbus, the head of stakeholder engagement, said: “We aren’t ever, now or any point in the near future, closing Southmead Hospital, and don’t wish to close the neonatal unit at Southmead either.

“The proposal is to strengthen the relationship that exists and reduce the number of babies that

have to travel from Southmead to St Michael’s to see paediatric specialists and surgeons.

“It will integrate the service so they act more as one.

“Other than that, everything

will remain at Southmead.”

Dr Paul Mannix, is the trust’s clinical director for women’s and children’s services.

“The city is blessed with two really excellent tertiary neonatal units,” he told Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire’s joint health overview and scrutiny panel.

“Bringing them together can only be positive for the city.

“This isn’t about cost saving. This is about doing what we think is clinically correct.

“We’re not looking at losing staff or beds.”

Some 6,000 women gave birth in Bristol in 2016.

The trust says there would be minimal impact on current

maternity services, with 98 per cent of women still able to give birth at home or book for care in their maternity unit of choice.

The proposals would mean fewer than 30 women a year would deliver at St Michael’s instead of Southmead, excluding women who transfer into the area from outside of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Dr Mannix said the trust had consulted parents, some of whose babies had died, and they said they trusted the doctors knew best. The mums and dads were concerned about parking and the provision of bereavement support at St Michael’s, which the trust will look at.

The proposals have now been endorsed by councillors.

A business plan will be drawn up early in 2020. If it is approved the new model will be implemented over the next two to three years.

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668 Southmead Road Installation of hip to gable roof extension and 1 rear dormer.

38 Gayner Road The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 4.0 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0 metres.

885 Filton Avenue Erection of single storey side extension and 2 metre high boundary wall and fence.

Decisions Change of use of 1 dwelling (Class C3) to 2 assisted living units (Class C2) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) (Retrospective).

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Discharge of Conditions Decided 32 Gloucester Road North Installation of rear dormer to provide extension to existing loft conversion, and installation of rear first floor flat roof extension.

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Night car prowler Over the last few weeks, we have had an unusual increase in theft from motor vehicles parked on drives overnight. This started off in the Tenth Avenue area of Filton but has spread to the Dunkeld and Rannoch Road area.

It would seem that the offender is trying car doors looking for insecure vehicles after 2am when street lights are switched off. The offender then selects small items such as money and sunglasses putting them into his rucksack before making off. If this person is seen please report on 999 so that we can apprehend him.

If you need to report anything anonymous to police, you can do so via the crime stoppers number 0800 555111.

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Filton's school run 'idler' drivers could face fine School run drivers in Filton could soon be fined for leaving vehicles idling while stationary in South Gloucestershire.

The council is launching a three-month investigation into how it can deter motorists from pumping out toxic fumes by unnecessarily keeping their engines running, especially during school pickup and dropoff.

But the Conservative administration on South Glos Council stopped short of introducing fixed penalty notices without further research into whether it was the best way to tackle the problem.

A Lib Dem motion at full council called on the local authority to adopt powers under legislation to issue fines to drivers.

However, members voted

against it, and a Tory amendment was approved which removed the requirement for financial penalties.

The Conservative amendment said limitations in the 2002 road traffic regulations, including how fines were issued, meant introducing them “might make little real impact on the number of motorists idling while waiting outside schools”.

It said restrictions such as ‘keep clear’ zig-zags and double yellow lines were already in

place and educating parents and children could have a “positive impact in providing awareness”.

Lib Dem Cllr Mike Drew accused the Tories of “watering down” the motion.

Fellow Lib Dem Cllr Louise Harris said: “I do not understand why there is a call for further research and studies when there is absolutely masses of research into this subject.

“We do not need further studies or more information.

“It is very often the children who are walking and whose families do not have cars who are getting poisoned by the parents with cars. It is disappointing the council is not using legislation that is already there.”

Group leader Cllr Claire Young said traffic wardens already handed out fines for parking offences so they could

extend that to idling vehicles.

“I cannot support an amendment that takes away the option of using these powers and takes away that stick,” Cllr Young said.

She told Conservatives: “You are clearly entering into the process not in the spirit of considering enforcement action as an option.”

Cllr Pat Trull, who moved the original motion, said: “Unless there are good sanctions on car drivers, I do not believe we will move forward with this.”

But cabinet member for planning, transportation and strategic environment Steve Reade proposed a three-month study to prepare a report to cabinet, a move backed by fellow Conservative Cllr Chris Wood who said: “It is wise to consider all the options available to us."

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Chocolate Orange Cake

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Everyone will love this cake, topped by the famous Terry's chocolate treat Ingredients:

• 8oz - Caster Sugar • 8oz - Self-Raising Flour • 8oz - Butter (Fat) • 1.5 teaspoons - Baking Powder • 4 - Eggs

• 1-2 teaspoons - Orange Flavouring (Oil) • 1oz - Cocoa Powder • 1 - Terry's Chocolate Orange • Orange Smarties or orange chocolate drops for decoration

Method:

1. Pre-Heat the oven at 160 Degrees (Electric), 140 Degrees (Electric - Fan Assisted) or Gas mark 3.

2 Mix in the Flour, Sugar, Eggs and Butter in a large mixing bowl.

3. Add in the Orange Flavouring (to preference) and the Cocoa Powder.

4. Mix well.

5. Grab two 8" cake tins and grease them using either cooking spray or butter.

6. Spoon the mix evenly in to the cake tins.

7. Place the cake tins in the Pre-Heated oven for approx. 40-45 minutes.

8. Once risen, place a skewer or an alternative in the middle of the cakes. If it comes out clear, they are done.

9. Carefully turn them upside down onto a cooling rack and leave to cool for approx. 30 minutes - 1 hour.

10. Decorate accordingly and add the Terry's Chocolate Orange segments to complete the decoration.

11. Enjoy!

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Find the perfect Christmas gift in charity shops

Local charity shops are encouraging people to pick up the perfect present while supporting vulnerable children this Christmas.

The Barnardo’s stores in Gloucester Road North and Cheswick Village are displaying their latest collection of seasonal gifts.

Profits support the charity’s work with some of the UK’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people.

Barnardo’s area business manager Jo Ridler said: “Aside from the usual pre-loved items which are generously donated by local supporters, we also receive brand-new stock throughout the year.

“We’ve just received a wonderful collection of potential gifts which are sure to brighten a child’s face on Christmas morning.

Katie Petrie, manager at the Cheswick store, left, with store associate Maria Prosper.

“Different stores have different items, such as indoor and outdoor play-mats, pirate

boats, play-dough, slime putty, kaleidoscopes, balloon modelling kits and assorted toy dinosaurs.

“We also have wrapping paper, diaries, decorations, stockings, greeting cards, gifttags, calendars, bows and bags.

“There are also plenty of other festive treats including Christmas-themed socks, scented candles, bath fizzers and hand soaps.

“There’s something for everyone – and the best thing is that every purchase helps to support the charity’s lifechanging work with young carers, care-leavers, victims of abuse and exploitation, and other vulnerable groups.”

The Barnardo’s stores are open Monday-Saturday and always welcome donations of good-quality clothes, books, toys, games, accessories and bric-abrac, as well as offers of help from volunteers.

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Lift-off for aviation museum plans Pages 5-7 All the fun of Christmas fairs Page 13

Lloyd Burnell, project director at Bristol Aero Collection Trust, and Andy O’Brien from Airbus celebrate the news that the trust has been awarded a £4.7m grant towards an Aerospace Centre at Filton airfield

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Flourishing now - but cuts threatened festival Flashback to 2014 as Filtonvoice approaches its 100th issue As we continue our look back at Filtonvoice, December 2014 had the disappointing news that financial constraints meant the Filton Festival was to be cancelled in 2015.

Councillors grappling with tight budgets decided they could not afford the £4,000 which was needed to support the event.

Since then, the festival has flourished and 202 sees the 20th anniversary with the event likely to be bigger and better than ever.

In December 2014, Vice-chair of finance Councillor Brian Mead said: “It is disappointing that we are in this position.

“Finance has proposed to

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“Our position is not helped by the localism agenda meaning the council is now responsible for services such as Youth Provision with no additional funding from Central Government.

"Councillors are very focussed on keeping the precept to a minimum.”

Better news in 2014 was that the proposed aerospace museum had secured a £4.7million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help build the attraction.

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The Bristol Aero Collection Trust has been awarded a £4.7million grant from theAbbeywood Heritage School has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors Lottery Fund (HLF) to create - just three years after a an Aerospace Centre at Filton difficult time and poor exam airfield, one ofresults the birthplaces which left itof in special the British aviation industry. measures.

Under of The new centre willthe telldirection the executive head Dave Baker and story of Bristol’s aerospace associate head Judith Mee, the industry from 1910 to the school has been transformed as present day and the future, theinto leadership team implemented displaying several important a series of no-nonsense changes heritage collections.

It will create which have seen exam results improve and take-up a permanent home where peopleof new places rise. can access Concorde 216, the Mr Baker, who also runs last British Concorde assembled Bradley Stoke School, has at the Filton site, which led the instilled a culture which has put a design, testinggreat andemphasis production of on behaviour and the supersonicattitude. airliner. was picked up by Lloyd Burnell,This project director the “We’re inspectors who noted of the trust said: delighted howLottery the school had targeted that the Heritage Fund underachievement and produced l Continued on Page 6

a real pride in the school among students.

The school received the second top grade - good - in all categories off the inspection: leadership and management; behaviour and safety of pupils; quality of teaching; achievement of pupils; and sixth form.

The inspectors said: l The dynamic shared leadership team has effectively tackled underachievement and improved the quality of teaching and learning. l The very experienced governing body is exceptionally effective. It makes sure teaching and achievement improve. l Students are very proud of their school. They display positive attitudes to learning and behave well. l Students thrive because the

school is a very caring, inclusive community with very good support systems. Students say they feel safe. l Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted effectively. They gain a good understanding of the responsibilities of citizens in modern British democratic society. l Teaching is good because teachers know students extremely well and challenge all abilities to learn successfully. l Students make good progress, often from low starting points, and achieve well. Some of the least able do better than similar students nationally, particularly in English. l The Concorde Partnership provides sixth form students with an extensive range of vocational

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Mr Baker said: “This inspection validates where we are now and it should give the community confidence in what we are doing.

“Leadership has been critical at every level and my role has been getting the right people in the right places.

“Staff in turn now know exactly what they are planning for.

“We are getting a more positive response from the parents.

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And with Christmas on the horizon, it was time for that annual favourite for parents of primary children, the annual nativity play.

Our primaries did themselves proud, as our gallery shows!

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rist watches are making a comeback and it makes me smile.

Although the volume of watch sales has halved over the last ten years, the value of this market sector has doubled. Tick tock.

I smile because, when I remember my father, I instinctively associate his memory with the no-nonsense watch that would always be on his wrist: large, clear faced and reliable – much like Harry himself. He had a number of these watches, not through any sense of vanity or wealth, but purchased as reassurance that he would always be punctual – and he always was – sometimes ridiculously so.

It was reassuring to hear my father – regular as clockwork – wind up his watch at night and it was comforting to hear the rhythmic tick of this timepiece. His watch straps were always leather, never flashy, and again, he would keep a stock of replacement leather straps in both black and brown in case of any untimely emergency.

Of course the current watch market is much more complex and retailers fight hard in the fierce competition for space on a customer’s wrist. This potentially watchful customer needs to navigate the choice of smart watch, wrist tech and high-end design as well as functionality. Purchasing a watch with this wealth of choice can be no speedy activity. Those with money can demand a watch that merges its personality with their’s; high art and craftsmanship are required if the wearer is to wear the watch rather than the watch wear the wearer. Difficult times.

Today I wonder if a gifted smart watch would be well received, or, seen by the recipient as an unsubtle hint that time spent on the sofa would be time better spent tracking metabolic rate and step count. Personally, I would need to steer clear for fear of potential SWA (Smart Watch Addiction).

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n NEWS New waste contract to cut costs and litter Following an in-depth review and negotiations with SUEZ (formerly SITA), who operate waste and recycling vehicles in Filton, improved terms have been agreed for the final five years of the PFI (Private Finance Initiative) that governs how kerbside collections are managed in South Gloucestershire.

As part of the new arrangements, which will run until 2025, the company have agreed to invest on top of savings of £1m per annum.

This includes installing CCTV cameras on all waste collection and recycling vehicles to provide better monitoring data; buying additional recycling vehicles; and using a 70/30 ‘split-back’ vehicle at Christmas and Easter to collect the additional cardboard and mixed plastic and cans put out for collection at these times.

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Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9-10.30. These sessions are first come, first served. £5 for 1 adult and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Wives Group) “We are a group of ladies, who meet in St. Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except August for a talk or social gathering. Our programme can be seen on the church website at www.stpeterschurchfilton. com. New members very welcome, just come along on the night or ring Jane on 0117 9699987 or Janet on 0117 9696958.

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 St. Andrew's Methodist Church Lunch Club: Hot lunches served - 12.00 for 12.15 p.m. Special dietary needs catered for. £3.50 for 2 courses with tea/coffee.

If interested - please ring 0117 987 2143; you do not need to be a member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church to join.

Messy Hands: A sensory messy playgroup at St Andrew's Church Hall, 10-1130am, £3. More details contact emma@facefilton.org.uk.

Ukulele Filton: We are a friendly and enthusiastic group who meet every Monday evening at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, from 7.00 to 8.30 pm.

Contact Sue on 01179790381; email itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk, or look up “Ukulele Filton” on Facebook.

Brabazon Belles: Community group for women. Make new friends, try different things, meet like-minded women. St Peter's Church Hall, first Monday of the month, 7.30pm-9pm.

Tuesdays Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.15-10am, cost £5 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Keep fit with dance moves – at Horfield Baptist Church, BS7 8NY, Tuesday mornings, from 10:15 – 11:15 am; and Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, Tuesday afternoons, from 2pm – 3pm. Suitable for all abilities, come and improve your mobility and general wellbeing, keeping fit to music at this very friendly class. Includes some seated body conditioning exercises. Pay as you go at £4 per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott, on 07969929733, or email, scottyartois@hotmail.com

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Filton Community Centre, Elm Park Tuesdays Mixed ability, 7.30-8.30pm Wednesdays Intermediate, 9.30-10.30am with Nicola Fry

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

Wednesdays Pre-School story and Rhyme time 10.30-11am, Filton Library, Shield Centre Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play,10.30-11.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £5 for 1 adult and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January.

St. Andrew's Methodist Church Lunch Club: Hot lunches served - 12.00 for 12.15 p.m. Special dietary needs catered for. £3.50 for 2 courses with tea/coffee.

If interested - please ring 0117 987 2143; you do not need to be a member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church to join.

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.

Top Flight Ballroom Dance Club. B.A,W.A. Every Wednesday.

Ballroom, Latin, Sequence. £5 per person. New members welcome.

For more information.

Tel:01179 192756 Horfield Townswomens Guild are a really friendly Guild that meet on the second Wednesday of every month at UHCT Eden Grove Church, Eden Grove, Horfield BS7 0PQ 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,9-10am. These sessions are first come, first served. £5 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, 10.30am-12.30 Drop-in for ‘silver-haired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more!

Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers, 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.

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n WHAT'S ON 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.Look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up.

Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm.

Appointments to be booked in advance.

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 and Baby Group, meets term time only at St Andrew’s Methodist Church from 10 to 12 noon. A warm welcome to all toddlers, babies and carers.

Aqua fit, 9.30 – 10.15am, cost £5 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.

Concord Band is a Wind Band. We meet

every Friday from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park Road, Filton BS34 7PS. Our Conductor Keith Williams is a well know 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 or email: jaynerentonharper@gmail.com or come along with you instrument and have a play. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome.

Over 30’s Dance Party Dancing Thru’ The Decades Club Classics * Motown * Soul

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Saturdays Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library.

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

‘Sounds of Song’ female choir Bristol and Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Children’s Choir present a joint

CHRISTMAS CONCERT B and A Church Hall, 160A Gloucester Rd BS7 8NT Saturday 14 Dec 2019 7 – 9pm Christmas music, carols and songs, light classics and other music favourites! £5 per adult including refreshments.

Children free. Tickets sold on the door For more information or to buy tickets email soundsofsong@gmail.com

Bethany Church Filton, Meadowsweet Ave, Conygre 1st & 3rd Sunday 3pm; 2nd & 4th Sunday 11am followed by lunch.

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

F.A.C.E.

Wednesdays: Outbreak youth club for Year 8+, 5.30-8.30pm, £2 entry. Contact dawn@facefilton.org.uk Thursdays: Bright Sparks youth club for 9-17yrs with learning or social disabilities 5.30-7pm, £2 entry Illuminators social club for adults with learning or social disabilities 7.309.30pm, £2 entry. Contact emma@ facefilton.org.uk. No 1-2-1 or personal care provided – please bring support worker / carer if needed.

Fridays: Street dance workshop for under 12yrs, 3.45-4.40pm, £4 RISE youth club for Years 3, 4 & 5, 5-6pm, £2 entry SHINE youth club for Years 6, 7 & 8, 6.308.30pm, £2 entry Contact dawn@facefilton.org.uk New members always welcome to all groups. Registration form can be completed online, see www.facefilton. org.uk ‘registration form’ page.

FACE, Youth Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS, phone 0117 9691938, email info@facefilton.org.uk. Follow us on Facebook @FACE-Filton

SHE7, Braemar Crescent, Filton Monday Phoenix Spiritual Centre 1pm-4pm

Tuesday Bingo 7.30pm – 9.15pm Wednesday Over 50's 2 course lunch £3.50 12.15pm, lunch served at 12.30pm.

Thursday Over 50's 2 course lunch £3.50 12.15pm, lunch served at 12.30pm.

Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club, Open to Public, 7pm - 10pm Saturday Bingo, 7.00pm – 9.pm Sunday Phoenix Spiritual Centre 6pm-9pm

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Beavers age 6-8, Wed 5:45 – 6:45pm Cubs age 8-10, Mon 6:30 – 8pm Scouts age 10-14, Tues 6:45 – 8:45pm The group is based in Scout HQ, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls. Contact joining@1stfiltonscouts.co.uk or phone John Cahill 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 Contact : concordedivision@ girlguidingbsg.org.uk or register at Girlguiding UK website.

Filton Community Garden meetings Every second Saturday of the month at 10am-12noon in the Town Clerk's Meeting Room at 10am.

Christmas at St Peters Unto us a child is born

Advent Sequence Sunday 1st Dec 6pm

Advent Youth Group

Nine Lessons & Carols Sunday 22nd Dec 6pm

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Christmas Eve 5pm

Blue Christmas

Midnight Mass

A time for those who Þnd Christmas difÞcult Sunday 15th Dec 6pm

Christmas Sing-a-long Thursday 19th Dec 12.30pm

Christmas Eve 11pm

Christmas Day Said Eucharist 8am Parish Eucharist 10am

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