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'Let's sort litter', Page 16

WHAT'S ON GUIDE, PAGES 44-45 | PROPERTY OF THE MONTH, PAGE 46

Bristol Arena could be heading to Filton Report and residents' views, Pages 39-41

New push on recycling as residents receive smaller black bins

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Filton stores targeted again by robbers

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Filton to lose a South Glos councillor in boundary shake-up

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VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 – SECTION 87(2) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the FILTON TOWN COUNCIL, NORTHVILLE WARD. An election will be held to fill the vacancy if notice of a request for such an election is given to the Returning Officer, South Gloucestershire Council, PO Box 1953, The Council Offices, Badminton Road, Bristol BS37 0DB by ten Local Government electors for the said electoral area no later than 5th February 2018.

If no request for an election is given, the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

DATED this16TH day of January 2018

Signed…………………………………..………

Clerk to: FILTON TOWN COUNCIL Address:

Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Elm Park Filton BS34 7PS

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Filton to lose South Glos councillor

Filton will have just two councillors on South Glos Council after the next election, following a review by the Boundary Commission.

The review, which will see the council have nine fewer councillors overall, took into account likely population projections by 2023.

Development on the Filton Airfield and surrounding areas will see a new ward called Charlton & Cribbs, which will have three councillors, while Patchway will be reduced to one.

The changes mean at least one of Filton's current Labour councillors - Ian Scott, Roger Hutchinson and Adam Monk will no longer represent Filton.

Local political parties will be asked to put up a maximum of two candidates for the election.

Filton Town Council is unaffected by the changes.

South Gloucestershire will have 28 wards, seven fewer than there are now.

In a report by the commission, they said: "The Council submitted electorate forecasts for 2023, a period five years on from the scheduled publication of our final recommendations in 2018.

"These forecasts were broken down to polling district level and predicted an increase in

Town council vice chair and library campaigner stands down

the electorate of around 9% by 2023, largely driven by the Filton Airfield development in the proposed Charlton & Cribbs ward.

"We looked at evidence

provided by the Council and have concluded that decreasing by nine, to a council size of 61, will make sure the Council can carry out its roles and responsibilities effectively."

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Filton Town Council vice chair Jo Ward has resigned, creating a vacancy.

Ms Ward, who represented Northville, led the fight to save Filton Library when it came under threat due to cost cuts.

She was elected to the council ion 2016 following the death of Cllr Doug Daniels.

She told Filtonvoice that a combination of a new job, studying and family commitments led to her making the decision to stand down.

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n NEW BINS SYSTEM FOR FILTON - 3-PAGE REPORT

What a load of rubbish (but less than it used to be)

The rollout of 106,000 140 litre bins to residents across South Gloucestershire has begun.

The new bins replace the current 240 litre black wheeled bins used for non-recyclable waste.

Around half, 52 per cent, of the household waste in refuse bins could be recycled and the introduction of these smaller bins is one of a number of measures introduced to reduce the amount of recyclable waste which ends up in the black bins.

As well as the 140 litre bins which residents will start to receive over the next three months, South Glos also introduced weekly kerbside recycling collections last June along with a simpler sorting system so that residents can easily recycle their waste.

Officers say the combined effect is that people don’t have to store as much recyclable material between collections, and the financial cost of disposing the black bin waste is reduced.

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n NEWS Why it's being introduced

In 2014-15, 44,868 tonnes of black bin waste was collected. Every year there is an analysis of the contents of the black bin and we have seen a consistent trend in recent years of the bins containing recyclable material.

In 2014, 52 percent of the contents could have been recycled using the existing kerbside service.

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New bins rollout From Page 4 The scale of the task to replace the bins has not been happening overnight and residents will continue to have their bins and recycling collected on their usual collection days, which won't change.

• 106,000 new 140 litre bins will be delivered to residents across South Gloucestershire • Eight vehicles will be used to exchange the bins for two collection routes per day • We will be exchanging an average of 2,000 bins per day • It will take approximately three months to complete the exchange across the whole of South Gloucestershire • The old bins will be recycled at no additional cost. The average weight of the old 240 litre bin is 13kg, which will mean around 1,378 tonnes of plastic which will be recycled into new bins and

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other hard plastic containers; enough to fill 69 articulated lorries • The crews following the black bin collection vehicles remove the wheels from the old bins and stack them at the roadside in groups of 10. The stacks will be placed on their sides without blocking pavements, driveways or footpaths and will be removed later the same day by another vehicle • Your new bin may be delivered before the old bin is removed, but all of the old bins will be removed by the end of the day in the area where our crews are working Since weekly kerbside recycling collections were introduced last June, an additional 1,300 tonnes of recycling has been collected. This represents a 14 per cent increase on recycling rates, including an extra 660 tonnes of paper and

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cardboard, 364 extra tonnes of food waste and an extra 315 tonnes made up of plastics, cans and textiles.

Cabinet Member for Communities and Tourism, Cllr Heather Goddard, said: “There’s no doubt that the amount of waste put into the black bins could be reduced by recycling more from home. Recycling

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Residents' views

is the right thing to do for our environment and our economy.

“People have already risen to the challenge since the weekly kerbside recycling collections began last year. The next step is to reduce the size of people’s waste bins, which started last month when we began exchanging the old 240 litre black bins for non-recyclable

Sue Whitfield Action needs to be taken with those who don't recycle before penalising those who do what they can. It would be even better if black plastic could be taken.

Tina Phillips My daughter had the new bin delivered and it was full the first day. Now a trip.to the tip every week. And she recycles everything. If there's 4 people in one house and 2 in another bound to have more waste. Stupid idea.

Kelsy Parsons An unnecessary move! The least they could do is weekly bin emptying opposed to fortnightly.

Liz Bartlett It's fine. I moved from Filton across the Severn a couple of months ago and it's still dustbins over there. You just squash the bin bags down and it's amazing how much fits. We've just got used to not squashing it with the big bins!

Lorraine Johnson I asked about keeping my old bin due to a large household at times (children and grandchildren) normally just 5 Adults and was told to download form and send it in to apply for an extra bin. It cost £32 for an extra bin which I think is fine Sharon Hayward We are a family of 5 and we are going to struggle with the smaller bin!! We recycle all we can at mmento but still bin is full at end of 2weeks. Where do they think the rubbish is going to go?

Fair enough for people on their own but for families it's not going to work!! I see big problems ahead!!! waste with the new 140 litre bins. There have been a number of other initiatives as part of the new approach, including introducing separate bags for

disposable nappy waste to help families manage their nonrecyclable waste.” www.southglos.gov.uk/ wastestrategy

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The charity needs volunteers to encourage people in the local community to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin. The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie Nurses provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones at home in Bristol. The appeal is now in its 32nd year and has raised more than £74 million since 1986.

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New community Thanks to a grant awarded

by Andrews Charitable Trust (ACT), a new community project is being set up in Filton and will be available for all to use from May 2018.

The Listening Ear Project seeks to address some of the gaps left by cuts in society by bringing free supportive listening services to those in and around Filton.

Working in collaboration, St Peter’s Church and Network Counselling & Training are seeking to provide a safe environment into which individuals from all backgrounds, religions and races can seek support for various issues and where necessary be signposted to an appropriate agency or charity which can offer a more specialised service.

The £2,000 grant from ACT will allow The Listening Ear Project to train a total of 36 volunteers, in three blocks of 12 over the next 18 months.

David Westgate, Group Chief Executive of Andrews Property Group and a Trustee of ACT, comments: “When selecting which projects should receive these grants, the team at ACT looks for those which demonstrate creative and innovative ways of reaching the most vulnerable in society, as well as those with an inspirational and passionate project leader.

"There’s no doubting that in Reverend Elizabeth Gregory,

The Listening Ear Project has exactly that.”

The first round of training sessions, which are being delivered by nationallyrecognised Network Counselling and Training, will take place in April with the project expected to go live shortly afterwards in May 2018. n If you would like to apply to be a volunteer, please contact Revd Lizzie by Wednesday, February 28, by emailing thelisteningearprojectfilton@ gmail.com or calling 0117 931 2808.

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service for Filton Left to right: David Westgate, Group Chief Executive of Andrews Property Group and Trustee of ACT, Revd Elizabeth Gregory of St Peter’s Church, Filton, and Anne Duke, head of training at Network Counselling and Training

A NEW COMMUNITY PROJECT IN FILTON IS RECRUITING Could you offer listening support to those in need in your community?

The Listening Ear Project is looking for 12 volunteers to be trained in pastoral listening services with the aim of providing a supportive place for individuals struggling with a range of issues. These may include loneliness, financial concerns, unemployment, health concerns, identity, families, abuse, substance misuse and much more.

The service will run from St Peter’s Church Coffee Shop, Monday to Friday 11.30am 1.30pm. The time requirement for volunteers will be approximately 4 hours a month.

Ideally, volunteers for this service will be non-judgemental, have an ability to listen well without necessarily offering advice, enjoy working with people and want to give something back to their community.

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please send an email to thelisteningearprojectfilton@gmail.com. Interviews for the positions will be held in March, training will take place in April with the aim of the service going live in May 2018.

The Listening Ear Project is a service set up by St Peter’s Church, Filton and Network Counselling, funded by a grant from Andrew’s Estate Agents Charitable.

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Filton stores targeted by robbers again Filton convenience stores have again been attacked by armed robbers - following two serious incidents late last year.

Police have issued CCTV images of a man we want to identify following an armed robbery at the Spar store on Filton Avenue.

And there is an appeal for information and witnesses after a robbery at McColls, again in Filton Avenue.

In the Spar incident, a man wearing dark clothing and a balaclava went into the store at about 9.50pm on Sunday, January 21, and threatened a member of staff with what appeared to be a firearm.

No one was hurt during this incident and the offender escaped with a small quantity of money, heading in the direction of Filton.

The offender had very blue eyes, was 5ft 8ins, around 30

years old and wearing green trousers and a black padded jacket, which was muddy.

If you saw any part of this incident, or have information on who this man is, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5218015530.

The McColls incident happened on Sunday, January 14, just after 6pm. Two men entered the shop threatened two staff members and stole £200 in cash and cigarettes.

The men were wearing dark clothing with face coverings.

If anyone recognises the men pictured, or you have any information that could help, please call 101, quoting reference number 5218010027 and ask to speak to North East investigations.

Last year a man was jailed for more than four years after admitting a robbery at the Spar shop.

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Staff were left terrified after Marc Coles of Southmead entered just before 7.30am on Monday 2 October. He had his face covered and was brandishing a small axe, which he used to prise open the tills before making off with cash.

He later appeared before Bristol Crown Court on Monday 6 November and His Honour Judge Picton sentenced Coles to 56 months in prison for the robbery. He was given an additional eight weeks for breaching a suspended sentence he was given in September, bringing the total jail term to four years and 10 months.

Sentencing, HHJ Picton said the offence had left the victims’ confidence affected by the trauma it caused.

In October, four men with baseball bats took cash and cigarettes during a robbery at Co-op in Filton Avenue.

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It's half term so bring the children along and get them to take part in Decorate a Cuppa - decorate the template, above, in whatever way you like and bring it along to the event. They'll all be displayed and the winner will get a prize!

We know there are some very talented home bakers in Filton so If you'd like to bake or donate a cake it would be very much appreciated.

Please contact jeanne@alzheimers-brace.org if you can help.

This is the first of many events in and around the area (held on behalf of the local charity BRACE) to raise awareness of and raise funds for vital dementia research.

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South Glos Council is considering banning vehicles waiting at any time near junctions of Blenheim Drive, Bridgman Grove, Bude Road, Canberra Grove, Conygre Grove, Conygre Road, Holmdale Road, Lower House Crescent and Sandown Road, Filton.

A spokesman said the plan is intended to prevent vehicles obstructing the junctions and access roads without adversely affecting the local residents.

According to a consultation which runs until February 9, the demand for on-street parking and associated obstructive parking is causing access and visibility difficulties.

The consultation can be viewed at www.southglos.gov. uk/consultation.

There would be exemptions for: any vehicle to wait for the purpose of boarding or alighting; loading or unloading goods; delivering postal packets; maintenance of the road; supply of gas, water or electricity; the pursuance of statutory powers or duties; taking in petrol, oil, water or air from any garage; weddings or funerals; and in accordance with the current provisions for vehicles displaying a disabled person's badge.

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n NEWS In 2017 St. Peter's Ladies Group raised the sum of £1,164 for "Blood Bikes" their charity for the year.

Blood Bikers offer a free courier service mostly in the evenings and weekends, carrying blood, diagnostic specimens, notes, x-rays, scans and other medical equipment between hospitals and from hospitals to patients, when NHS transport is not available.

Blood Bikes is run and funded entirely by volunteers. In our area they cover Bristol, Bath, and parts of South Gloucestershire, East Wiltshire and North Somerset.

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'Taking litter problem into our own hands'

by Jess Monk Friends of the Millennium Green are holding a community litter pick up on Saturday, February 17 and would greatly appreciate if anyone from the Filton community would come along and help.

The event will start at around 10am at Filton Millennium Green, which is accessible from Northville Road, Gayner Road, and Pine Grove.

People can start picking litter at any time that suits them, but event organiser Nigel de Bray, pictured, will be at the top of the access way from Northville Road by 10am with all the equipment needed for the pick-up. Grabbers, litter bags and hoops will all be provided. Efforts will be greatly appreciated.

Nigel says: “I’ve been trying to persuade the council to do something like this for years but I’m taking it into my own hands.

"Hopefully the community can come together and we can clean our green space.

And hopefully this can turn into something wider, managing the green year round. I’ve had

suggestions of bird boxes and wildlife gardens.”

Deb Farrell who regularly walks her dogs on the field, said: “It’s disgraceful the amount of stuff that gets dumped. There’s

not enough bins. It’s one of the only green spaces in Filton and it’s a shame.”

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Help shape services for young people with SEND HERE at the Filton Voice we are encouraging South Gloucestershire residents to give their views on a draft strategy which will help the council plan what services for children and young people aged 0-25 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will look like.

A consultation on the draft strategy has just launched and you can have your say on this draft. The consultation documents are available online at www.southglos.gov.uk/sendstrategy, and at your local library or One Stop Shop.

Two consultation events are being held for people to come along and have their say, one in Mangotsfield and another in Bradley Stoke.

These are bookable through South Glos Parents and Carers, a supportive community for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. n Mangotsfield Monday, February 19, 10am to 12pm (doors open from 9.30am), at Cleve Rugby Club, The Hayfields, Cossham Street, Mangotsfield, Bristol BS16 9EN. Booking closes February 15 at midnight

The consultation runs until 5pm on Monday, March 12.

You can have your say on the draft in the following ways: n To book your place at the consultation events, visit South Glos Parents and Carers at www. sglospc.org.uk/current-eventpage. If you can’t access the online booking system, please call 01454 501009 and leave a message, including your name,

mobile number if possible, the event which you want to book for and any accessibility requirements. n You can read the full draft strategy or a summary of it and complete, or download and print, a copy of the survey to tell us what you think by visiting www. southglos.gov.uk/sendstrategy.

An easy read version is also available.

n To tell us your views or request a paper copy of the documents and survey, email consultation@southglos.gov. uk, call 01454 863297 or write to: Freepost RTXL-YJXJ-BXEX, South Gloucestershire Council, Corporate Research & Consultation Team, draft SEND Strategy 2018-2023, Council offices, Badminton Road, Yate, BRISTOL, BS37 5AF. No stamp needed.

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n Bradley Stoke Tuesday, February 27, 7pm9pm (doors open from 6.45pm), at The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 8HL. Booking closes February 22 at midnight Councillor Jon Hunt, Cabinet Member responsible for Children and Young People, said: “We have been listening to the views of children, their families, and people who work at our schools and colleges to work out the best way to meet people’s needs.

“The feedback we’ve received so far has allowed us to draw up a plan of how to meet people’s needs up to 2023, as it’s a fiveyear strategy.

“What we need to happen now is for people with an interest in the needs of children, young people and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to give us their views on the draft strategy.”

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Local views sought on area’s health proposals LOCAL people have been given the chance to give their views about the way certain health services are delivered.

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) started the consultation late last month.

Members of the public, patients, community groups, GPs and health partners now have the opportunity to comment on possible changes to prescribing gluten-free products, delivery of homeopathy services and changes to criteria covering breast reconstruction after cancer surgery.

“We believe these proposed policies reflect previous consultation exercises as well as further guidance from stakeholders, NHS England, the Department

of Health and clinicians,” said Dr Peter Brindle, Medical Director of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCGs. “No decisions will be made until the consultation has ended and the results analysed.”

The CCGs have responded to feedback from a consultation exercise last summer on breast reconstruction after cancer surgery to include criteria for the rebalancing of the unaffected breast.

The proposals include a review of NHS funded homeopathy across the area and the removal of gluten-free products from the list of prescriptions for patients in Bristol aged 18 and over.

Under the gluten-free proposal, GPs would still retain clinical discretion where it was felt necessary and have a limited

Prescriptions for gluten-free products could be subject to change list of products to be prescribed for under 18s.

The consultation is running for 12 weeks and includes online surveys, face-to-face briefings, presentations and targeted meetings to user groups and service providers.

People wishing to take part in the consultation can do so via the

three CCG websites until Sunday, April 15.

Visit: n https://www.bristolccg.nhs. uk/get-involved/ n https://www.northsomersetccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/ n https://www.southgloucestershireccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/

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Independent living with care aged 55+ Would you like to live in your own self-contained flat in a beautiful building set in its own grounds in Filton, if so have you considered Springfields?

Springfields provides housing designed with older people in mind helping you to live independently whilst receiving the care and support you need.

Springfields benefits from 24 hour staffing, a large communal lounge where residents can socialise and a meal service where the chef prepares and serves fresh food each day.

If you think you could benefit from living at Springfields, please contact South Gloucester Council on 868005 and ask to register on their housing list Homechoice or contact Tracey Macdonald (Knightstone) on

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New name is barking up the right tree ONE OF Bristol’s oldest charities has decided on a new identity.

The Bristol Dogs and Cats Home to be renamed Bristol ARC – standing for Animal Rescue Centre.

The charity will remain linked to the RSPCA. Its bosses believe the move is necessary because, even though almost every Bristolian knows about “the Dogs Home”, not enough people know all that the charity does or where it is.

“People talk about the Dogs Home but that’s only half the story,” Victoria Chester, the chief executive of the newly-named Bristol ARC, told the Voice.

Market research showed that a surprising number of people in Bristol didn’t know where the charity was, what it did or who was responsible for running it.

The Bristol ARC name is “one distinctive Bristol brand that

we hope will help us speak even more clearly for the animals of our city and those who care for them” said Ms Chester.

“We need to stand up and we need to stand out as Bristol’s oldest animal welfare charity.”

“Some things won’t change, namely our care for the animals that come to us and our support for animal welfare.”

The charity is one of the oldest in the country, founded in 1887 after a Bristol man, Edward Parker, found a puppy lost in a snowstorm and realised there was nobody who would care for it.

The services at the ARC, which is in Albert Road, St Philips, will remain exactly as before.

The home has around 20 rescued dogs and about six cats available for rehoming at any time, as well as a department

Actress Maisie Williams with dog Sonny at Bristol ARC dedicated to rescuing exotic animals.

There’s also a small animal section which cares for assorted rabbits, ferrets, mice, rats and budgies.

The Albert Road centre also houses the country’s largest

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RSPCA animal clinic, where people on low incomes can get treatment for their pet. The clinic also cares for strays and for maltreated animals found by RSPCA inspectors, and also looks after sick and injured wildlife brought to its doors.

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'Sums and scrums' ... it all adds up for pupils Bristol Rugby Community Foundation selected Charborough Road Primary to be involved in rolling-out its exciting new 'Sums and Scrums' programme in January.

Sums and Scrums is a new rugby-themed numeracy programme using sport to help engage young people in maths.

Programme manager, Sammy Knighton said: “We look at different scoring methods in rugby and the maths related to adding those scores up. We also use league tables to engage the children, and using maths skills to design a rugby stadium.

"From our perspective, sport (and in particular, rugby!) is a really effective way to engage children that perhaps struggle to get excited about maths.

"This programme shows them how important maths is in everyday life, but in a fun way, so they engage fully."

Headteacher Nicola Bailey

said: “The children really enjoyed engaging with their learning in a slightly more unconventional way. Our most recent Ofsted inspection noted that teachers’

strong subject knowledge is used to good effect to design and teach engaging and exciting lessons.

"Part of this success is down to our tenacity in seeking

opportunities for Charborough pupils to benefit from the opportunities available to us.

"Thanks to the team at Bristol Rugby for inspiring our pupils!”

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Year 8 student speaks out to back Pilning station ANYONE who has addressed an audience will know that public speaking takes a great deal of courage and confidence.

And one Orchard School Bristol student showed just that when he spoke in front of a large number of South Gloucestershire councillors and members of the public at a recent full council meeting.

Craig Newell, Year 8, spoke passionately and eloquently about why Great Western Railway should be increasing the number of services at Pilning station on a Saturday.

The train calls at the station twice every Saturday, en route from Cardiff to Bristol Temple Meads. The station is located on the line between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway.

Craig, who is part of the Pilning station campaign group, says that there has been a 500%

increase in users of Pilning station since 2015/16.

The group is also calling for the reintroduction of the station’s footbridge, which was taken down last year, improved bus services to the station, and better platform lighting.

Craig, who is interested in travel and transport, became involved in campaigning for Pilning station when he came across the group handing out leaflets at the station.

Craig said: “It was the first time I had ever spoken at a public meeting. I was quite nervous, but I would definitely to do it again.”

Craig has also been taking part in the Pilning Grand Slam ... the ultimate timetable challenge where he has to travel from Pilning, and then back to Pilning, using a minimum of four different train companies.

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The role will involve supporting people in their own homes to help work towards their personal goals, therefore access to a vehicle is essential.

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Filton Town Council Meeting dates February

13th, 7pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 27th, 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion

March

13th, 7pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 27th, 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion

April

10th, 7pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 24th, 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion Planning applications will now be discussed at the end of finance and full council meetings

Contact us Town council office 01454 866 698; Leisure Centre 01454 866686; filtontowncouncil. gov.uk

Leisure reception hrs: Mondays 9am – 7.45pm Tuesdays 9am-8.15pm Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9am – 7.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5.30pm Pop in and see us or call 01454 866686 for information.

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Multi-level play area: just £2.50 per child Come and try our multi-level play area, now includes slides and ball pit with a separate under 3’s section and submarine.

Bring the kids along to play and explore while you sit back and relax.

After the kids have run out of steam you can take advantage of our new seating area to enjoy hot or cold drinks, or snacks available from our bar area.

Our soft play is available to dropin and also for pre-booked parties with our new dedicated party room included.

Come and try our multi-level play area, now includes slides and ball pit with a separate under 3’s section and submarine.

Open daily from 9.00am till 5.00pm, bring your little sea monsters for some fun. Only £3.50 per child. (Residents' rates available, please ask at reception)

Bootcamp

A coffee machine is available in the party room next door to our softplay.

Parties Softplay Parties are available Saturdays and Sundays from 12-1pm and 2-3pm. (Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays evenings now available) A maximum number of twenty five children are permitted.

The Boot Camp system is open to all fitness levels as no one can come first and no one came come last! Everyone exercises together and are encouraged to do what they can and rest when they have to! But remember the more effort you put in – the more results you’ll get out! There is a steady progression from week 1 through to week 6 of the type of exercises we do and also the way the sessions are constructed.

So there will be various levels of intensity as your fitness improves. You don’t have to wait until the next course to start, just book your first session and have fun.

For more information please contact Jason Hodge: M: 07855465782 E: hodgehealthandfitness@gmail.com

Not just a swimming pool

Zumba Class

Mondays 10.00am – 11.00am Fridays 9.30am – 10.30am All classes – £5.00 per person.

No booking necessary just turn up.

For more information please contact Julie at jooljdh@ gmail.com

Warrior Fitness

Warrior Workout, Strong’un Conditioning & Mobility Masterclass. Tuesday nights - run by the Bristol personal training team. For more information go to www.bristolpersonaltrainer.com l Please note Bootcamp, Zumba and the fitness classes are run by external companies

Do you know we are more than just a swimming pool? We have fitness classes & bootcamp, swimfit, badminton, snooker, tennis courts and 5 side football courts all on offer.

We also have sports fields, softplay, a skate and bmx park, children’s play area and outdoor Gym. For any more information please give us a call on 01454-866686, or online at www.filtonleisurecentre.co.uk

Filton Town Council HALF TERM: Swimming crash courses available

During February half term we are running crash courses, covering pre-school, stage one, stages two and three. Courses available 12th – 16th February 2018.

For bookings or more information please call 01454 866686.

Residents can hire refurbished pavilion for meetings and events

PLUS: Book out our revamped skittle alley

A warm welcome at the Ratepayers

Need to run an event or want to hold a meeting somewhere different? We offer flexible, affordable and accessible meeting rooms with WIFI available. For more information or to make a booking please contact us 01454-866686.

Last year we were pleased to announce that the refurbishment work is now completed in the Doug Daniels Pavilion and skittle alley. We are extremely happy with the results and we are looking forward to the future in a much more modern atmosphere. The pavilion works comprised of new glazed windows to replace the aging metal doors, with new flooring and toilets and kitchen. There are all new electrics, lighting and new suspended ceiling as well as being re-decorated.

The skittle alley now has a modern feel with a new seating area, suspended ceiling and a brand new skittle alley and viewing area. There is now access to a coffee machine so you can now sit and enjoy a coffee overlooking the pools.

Both the pavilion and skittle alley are now available to hire. For more information or to view our facilities please call us on 01454-866686.

A warm welcome to the Ratepayers Arms Bar where we have BT Sports showing a wide range of events.

We have a good selection of beers, lagers, ciders,wines, spirits,soft drinks, tea and coffee available. We also offer a range of Real Ales and Guest Ales on a regular basis. If you feel a bit peckish then we have a range of hot bar snacks and freshly prepared rolls on offer.

We hold a monthly Quiz every third Sunday of the month to support local charities.

Are you a Darts Team looking for a new venue? Or do you like to play socially if so we would like to hear from you.

Are you a skittles team looking for a new venue? We have a brand new skittle alley available for you just ring 01454 866697 for more details. Free wifi to connect to internet, and a big screen for watching sport.

Full accessibility for those with mobile constraints, and big function hall available for hire ring 01454 866697 for more details.

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Get fit in 2018 ... and the first sessions are free

People inspired by the Sportspound scheme from Filton have been sharing their stories in an attempt to persuade others to join up.

Sportspound, run by South Glos Council, offers local people the chance to get eight free sports or fitness activity sessions - with the hope that they will keep coming back after the free sessions.

A huge range of activities are available, from fitness classes and zumba to swimming and a range of sports, including football, badminton, cricket and table tennis.

A spokesman said: "Our aim is to get South Gloucestershire active through SportsPound in 2018!

"We recommend that you contact the instructor to book your place in advance - make sure you tell them you have

Gloucestershire. We are also looking for clubs or sports and activity providers to offer their sessions as part of the

SportsPound vouchers when you book. You'll find the contact details on the website.

"You can use all eight vouchers at one activity, or try different activities until you find something that you enjoy - the choice is yours.

"There's nt catch - this costs you nothing. We just want you to increase your activity levels, have fun while getting healthier, and meet new people.

"If you want to speak to us about SportsPound and how it can help you, we have a team of SportsPound Activators in different areas of South

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l Do you do less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week? l Do you live in South Gloucestershire? l If yes and you are aged 14 or above, you can get eight free activity sessions with SportsPound l Simply register with us, then you will receive a booklet of eight vouchers - each voucher is worth a free session at any of the activities listed on our website!

Visit the website sites.southglos.gov.uk/sportspound Or call us on 01454 865 821

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Sportspound stories Christine Christine joined SportsPound to boost her fitness and keep her body mobile, so she used her vouchers to go swimming. even though she's finished using her vouchers, Christine still absolutely loves going swimming at Filton Leisure Centre, and said she couldn't believe at how nice all of the staff were to everyone "They were so accommodating and friendly. I always look forward to going swimming at Filton and would recommend it to anyone!"

Laura Laura used her vouchers to attend a Buggy Fit group in Filton. Even though the classes unfortunately had to stop, Laura has been doing exercise on her own, using Youtube videos whilst her son is napping (yoga, pilates and HIIT) as well as regularly walking 2-4 miles with her dog most days. She also occasionally goes swimming,

and takes her son with her. Laura is now expecting her second child so she's been conscious to maintain a good level of activity whilst managing pregnancy symptoms.

"Life's always a balance but I really appreciated the 'kick up the bum' the SportsPound vouchers gave me for getting me started at buggy fit classes!"

Jenny Jenny (71) decided to get SportsPound vouchers after being encouraged by another participant, Kate, in a local supermarket. Although she was anxious, she joined 60+ Fitness at Bradley Stoke leisure centre.

One year on, and Jenny is still attending her classes!

"My SportsPound vouchers helped me look differently at fitness and eating healthily... sometimes I walk a mile to the leisure centre, do my exercises and then walk home".

Ben After using his vouchers for swimming, Ben now regularly makes time to take his son to children's sessions to encourage his family to be active. He also goes to the gym and has taken up a past hobby of football, and says that his levels of fitness have never been better!

Zoe Zoe used her vouchers to start swimming again. She is now successfully back into employment with improved fitness, and is looking to sign up as a full gym member.

"It helped me both physically and mentally, and I have been able to regain my life back."

with a small group of friends and some chose to attend a zumba class. Now Emma has made some lovely new friends and they've enjoyed several social events together outside of the class.

"I was doing no regular exercise before. I am overweight and I am working on this but I now have the confidence to feel accepted and part of an exercise group.

It allowed you to try different activities. There are all ages, shapes and sizes enjoying regular exercise and having fun together. The instructors were so welcoming and friendly, and the class atmosphere was brilliant."

Emma Emma joined SportsPound after she was tagged in a comment made on Facebook. She shared this

Join now - 2018 memberships available Private members' club No joining fees Great walking course All-year round play on our regular greens and tees* No tee times

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FREE Academy (U18) golf membership for all our members' (including new members) children, grandchildren and great grandchildren A SAVING OF UP TO ÂŁ160 Golf Course Lane, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QS www.filtongolfclub.co.uk

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Discover your future Could you see yourself as a scientist or biomedical engineer?

Perhaps an applied scientist, engineer or forensic analyst?

Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy enables you to study BTEC qualifications or A-Levels across science, technology, maths and engineering in the sixth form or a range of specialist science, engineering and technology courses alongside core GCSEs in Year 10.

Book a visit during the school day or secure a place on one of our Open Evenings which start at 6.30pm to find out more about BTE Academy. Apply now for a place in Year 10 or Year 12 for September 2018.

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Splatts to help with learning disabilities THE Forest of Avon Trust are teaming up again with Splatts Abbey Wood Conservation Group to deliver another project at the local woodland.

It’s a new practical project for people with learning disabilities.

They will be doing valuable woodland maintenance at the woodland. The historic Splatts Abbey Wood is near the MoD and Cheswick Village.

David Bell, chairman of the Splatts Abbey Wood Conservation Group, said: “This is brilliant news. It is a treasured local resource, and we are delighted that the woodland is being used by the community.”

Nicola Ramsden of the Forest of Avon Trust said: “There is substantial evidence of the health benefits of being outdoors and

getting closer to nature so we are very excited to be running another project for people with learning disabilities at Splatts Abbey Wood.

“Participants will gain new practical skills, learn about the wood and its wildlife and have a great time, whilst making a vital contribution to the conservation management of this lovely site.”

The UWE GreenSpace team of UWE student volunteers also do workdays at the woodland.

And the woodland is increasingly being used and enjoyed by the local community.

The group wants to recruit more volunteers from the community, and is currently very keen to recruit more committee members to help strengthen the group.

Andy Ward and Fred Hillberg at the Splatts Abbey Wood If you are interested in volunteering with the Group please email the group at splattsabw@ gmail.com.

Two of the group's committee

Affordable, quality childcare for the local Filton community Flexible hours available

For more information about Robins Nursery, Preschool, Crèche and Holiday Club and to make a booking or for a show around, conact Kerri on 07986276978 or email robinspreschool123@gmail. com. You can also like Robins Preschool, Creche and Holiday Club on Facebook at: www.facebook. com/RobinsPreschool.

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Keep your children safe online I WOULD like once again to thank the witness who reported suspicious activity at a house in Mackie Road in November. The call led to two arrests on suspicion of burglary, and the suspects have now been sentenced in court.

A 19-year-old man was given a two-year suspended jail term and an overnight curfew while a teenage boy has been given a 12-month referral to the youth offender panel.

Looking out for one another and reporting suspicious incidents really can help to keep the community safe. If you see someone acting suspiciously around a neighbour’s property, call police straight away. If they’re obviously breaking in, ring 999.

Otherwise, call the non-emergen-

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We’re visiting local primary schools at the moment to talk to the children about staying safe online.

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MP defends Government record on the NHS Filton's MP has hit back after a campaign was launched claiming the NHS needs more funding.

A van carrying a huge advert circled Filton and Bradley Stoke as part of an NHS campaign launched by one of the UK’s biggest campaigning organisations, 38 Degrees.

The group called on Mr Lopresti to intervene and ask the Government for more cash for health.

But Mr Lopresti said he was a staunch supporter of the NHS and pointed to 'increased health funding' in recent years.

He said: “To say that I have voted for budgets that have starved the NHS of funding is appalling and simply untrue.

As someone who has received lifesaving cancer treatment on the NHS and is father to four children who were all born in NHS hospitals, I am proud that the Conservatives have increased health funding to

record levels over the last seven years and plan to go further with the Government committed to increasing NHS spending by a minimum of £8 billion in real terms over the course of this parliament.

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Manager at 38 Degrees, said: “As the NHS winter crisis spirals out of control, public pressure on the government to act is mounting.

38 Degrees launched ad vans in Filton and Bradley Stoke urging Jack Lopresti to demand the Government finds the emergency cash needed to end this crisis.

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Help us shape better care for local people

Abbeywood Community School's Poet Laureate, Megan Eyres, visited Filton Hill Primary to promote poetry.

Student Megan chose to run a fun, imaginative workshop for a class of Year 5 students.

Megan led the children and helped them to use their skills to produce their own poems. The children at Filton Hill responded eagerly to Megan and they were enthusiastic to write and then perform their own poetry.

Megan did a fantastic job and Abbeywood Community School is very proud of its very own Poet Laureate.

We look forward to seeing what Megan will do next.

As part of Human Writes, six young Poet Laureates in the West of England have been chosen to represent their schools and raise the profile of poetry in their school communities. The Poet Laureates have been commissioned to write poems as directed by the libraries, project manager and award winning poet, Joelle Taylor. Joelle will also mentor each student over the course of the year.

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People in Filton and other communities served by Sirona care & health are wanted by the team to work with them to help shape services now and for the future.

Individuals, families and carers often know the services well and have ideas on what could make them even better, says Sirona’s chairman Simon Knighton.

He said: “We have always said that it is those who use their services that should most influence how they are shaped and delivered and as part of this we want to bring together a number of people who have experience of the services we provide or whose friends or loved ones have received support.”

The not-for-profit social enterprise which runs community health and care services in South Gloucestershire, parts of Bristol

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Rail delays after cable thefts costing us dear WITH Christmas over and the New Year in full swing, I have returned to Westminster eager to represent my constituents in Parliament.

At Business Questions, I called for Parliament to hold a debate regarding the impact of crime on rail travel after cable theft caused havoc for commuters in January at Bristol Parkway. Despite a swift response from Network Rail, the cable theft still resulted in more than 5,000 minutes of delays to trains and the total cost to the railway and to taxpayers will run into the hundreds of thousands for just one incident.

It is important that effective contingency plans are in place to ensure disruption is always kept to a minimum and I am committed to ensuring that Network

Rail deliver on their promises of action.

In a Westminster Hall debate about travel times for cancer patients, I highlighted the fantastic work of CLIC Sargent who assist families and young cancer patients in our area.

While I applaud the work of CLIC Sargent, I would like to see a permanent solution to these difficulties. There are currently fewer than 20 treatment centres nationally, and that makes life extremely difficult for families who are having to travel for treatment. I would like to see a review of the NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme to ensure that it is supporting those families that need it.

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Charity buys robot to fight prostate cancer A PIONEERING £750,000 surgical robot has been purchased by Southmead Hospital Charity to treat men with prostate cancer at Southmead Hospital.

And the charity is hoping to secure a further £750,000 in the coming year to purchase a second surgical robot to treat more men and expand robotic surgery into other cancers.

The charity launched the Prostate Cancer Care Appeal in 2016 to fund two urological surgical robots needed at Southmead Hospital.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Every day more than 130 men are diagnosed with the disease in the UK. Southmead Hospital is the one of the largest urological centres in the country, treating thousands of patients with prostate cancer a year, and was one of the first centres in the UK to specialise in robotic surgery to treat the disease.

But having helped save the lives of thousands of men, Southmead Hospital’s first robot, bought in 2009, was aging and in need of replacement to enable the urology teams to be at the forefront of cancer care.

Now a more advanced Intuitive Da Vinci robot will continue the pioneering work in treating men with prostate cancer from across Bristol and the South West thanks to Southmead Hospital Charity.

Elizabeth Bond, head of fundraising at Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “We are thrilled to be able to fund the

Fundraisers and staff from Southmead Hospital Charity alongside urology and surgical teams from Southmead Hospital purchase of a new Da Vinci robot so that the urology team can continue the amazing work they do.

“But there is still more work to do to reach our target and raise the money to buy a much needed second robot to keep up with demand for this type of surgery.

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Local author has her debut novel published Emily Koch is an award-winning journalist from Bishopston.

She lives with her husband and 10-month old daughter and is also a graduate of the Bath Spa Creative Writing programme.

In 2008 Emily was in a serious car accident which left her with two broken legs and serious damage to ligaments in her knees, leaving her immobilised. It took her three months to relearn how to walk and three years to gain enough physical strength to be able to run.

This experience gave her the realisation that life is short, unpredictable and precious, and led her to quit her job as a journalist, motivating Emily to write her debut novel.

That novel is now a reality.

Published by Harvill Secker (an imprint of Penguin Random House) “If I Die Before I Wake”

is set entirely in Bristol and tells the story of Alex.

Everyone believes Alex is in a coma, unlikely to ever wake up.

As his family debate withdrawing life support, and his friends talk about how his girlfriend Bea needs to move on, he can only listen. But Alex soon begins to suspect that the climbing accident in the Avon Gorge that put him here wasn’t really an accident.

Even worse, the perpetrator is still out there and Alex is not the only one in danger. As he goes over a series of clues from his past, Alex must use his remaining senses to solve the mystery of who tried to kill him, and try to protect those he loves, before they decide to let him go.

Speaking to the Voice, Emily says that the inspiration for the novel came from a news report

that she heard on the radio.

“I was driving to work one day, listening to the radio, and there must have been a story about a man in a coma on the news. It got me thinking about his family, his girlfriend – how would his condition affect them?

That was how the idea for the book first came about, but it changed a lot from that nugget of inspiration to the finished version of the novel," she said.

Commenting on what it feels like to to find out that you have secured a publishing deal, Emily says, “Finding out that I had an offer from a publisher was very surreal.

“By that point I had been working on the book for about 18 months. It is a cliche but it was a dream come true.

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As Bristol's site for arena faces doubts, could this be the venue for the biggest names in entertainment?

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Bristol's entertainment hub of the future could find a home in Filton

Locating Bristol's much awaited arena in Filton - an idea which has been gaining momentum in the past 12 months - took a further step forward after it emerged Bristol's mayor Marvin Rees was open to the idea.

The original project, earmarked for land near Temple Meads Station, has faced several delays and rising costs, with no significant work having been started.

Now the possibility of using one of the huge Brabazon hangars on the airfield has been given fresh impetus by Mr Rees's announcement.

An arena on the Filton Airfield site could also revive plans for a Henbury Loop rail line which would give full rail access to Filton from all parts of the city. Current plans allow for a dead-end 'spur' at Henbury.

Bristol has long been seen as needing a modern arena to attract the biggest names in entertainment and to be able

to compete with venues such as Cardiff.

But opponents of the Temple Meads site say the infrastructure is not good enough and there are only limited parking options.

In a column in the Bristol 247 website Mr Rees said he had a responsibility to ensure Bristol did not take a decision it would regret in 75 years.

He told the website: "The first time the former mayor talked about an arena, Temple Quarter was set as the location and the price tag was £79m. The first published cost was set at £91m and then £95m quickly afterwards.

"By the time I was elected mayor, my first update on the arena showed the cost at £123m and rising. All of this was set against a backdrop of us having £53m money from the government through the Local Enterprise Partnership, and the rest had to be funded by the city, one way or another.

"In addition, I inherited no transport plan associated with the arena and the papers were predicated on the assumption everyone would arrive by train, bike or on foot.

"There were more places set aside for bicycles than car park spaces.

"This meant the financial position couldn’t be eased though the kind of parking related income streams that have been pivotal to making other city arenas financially possible."

Last year Filtonvoice reported that veteran Conservative city councillor Peter Abraham backed plans for the arena on the airfield while the idea also has support from Bristol North West MP Darren Jones, whose constituency borders the site.

However Mr Rees has faced opposition from within his own party with other MPs and city councillors saying the arena should remain in Bristol city centre.

In November, Colin Skellett, chairman of YTL Developments which owns the airfield site, cited the area's good transport links, and told the BBC there is space within the hangars to build an arena "at a better price than the Temple Meads development".

He added "the intention [at Temple Meads] was that there would be parking linked to the station development... we have to look at what is affordable, and we are happy to play a part to see if the Filton site would work".

Bristol City Council said: "Work is continuing on the arena project and since the last update another potentially viable option has come forward.

"The update confirms that the council, together with South Gloucestershire and WECA, will consider the deliverability and affordability of the alternative proposal brought forward by YTL, alongside ongoing work to pursue an arena on the Temple Quarter site.

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n ARENA FOR FILTON? Residents' views on Facebook Andrew Porter These houses on the airfield are coming whether we like it or not, so the traffic is coming whether we like it or not. At least with an arena being built, extra thought to improved roads and transport links would be given.

Ken Hoare The Arena should be built in Filton to keep the historical buildings. This will bring jobs and enterprise to Filton but on the down side more traffic problems.

Mike Waines It will only be a good thing if transport links and traffic issues along with parking are sorted out first Hannah Kathryn Walkiewicz I think it will be brilliant. I wish they’d built Southmead Hospital there... it would have been the perfect spot.!

Liz Bartlett Love the idea! It'll keep those historic buildings in use rather than being knocked down. And with planned stations along the railway line which is about 50m away and great links to the M5 and the M4 I think it would be perfect. Bristol's lack of arena really holds it back.

Nikki Bradley I think the arena would be great but only if South Gloucestershire Council pull their finger out and sort out the infrastructure. Just look at what they've done to the Aztec West roundabout.

Since it's all been changed they have increased flow out of Aztec West and Bradley Stoke but this has reduced the flow of traffic out of Bristol on the A38 which now regularly backs up to the Toyota garage at rush hour. The roundabout at Airbus isn't much better as the controls don't allow traffic to head out of Bristol as

that junction doesn't have lights and the timing on the other lights only allow one or two cars out at a time.

So how are we all supposed to cope with more traffic?

Pete Holcombe There has to be strong reliable transport links put in. A direct link to the motorway.

The time most concerts finish road traffic is quieter then 4pm.

If transport is made a condition then build it.

Anthony Garfield Mannings Great idea having it in Filton.

The arena would bring jobs as previously stated, hopefully boost economy for local businesses too, ie hotels and food outlets. It would have to come with a direct link to the M5 at Cribbs though, as the A38 cannot handle the extra traffic. The worry is that there will

be no room left for new link roads if housing plans go ahead.

Shez Bubb Arena all the way.

Surely there must be restrictions how near houses should be next to a venue like that. Hopefully LESS houses built and agree an overhaul of the current roundabouts and road layout and improvements to the road and rail network. Bristol can have my business rather than Brum.

Caroline Grotbags Harrison Can think of nothing more horrific as the arena. I live Filton and work at Aztec and work evenings. It's taking me up to an hour to get to work in the evenings presently.

Travelling through 9 sets of traffic lights. The space at Temple Meads would be better due to the major station there rather than the small station at Patchway.

YTL has expressed an interest in developing an arena within the Brabazon Hangar at Filton as part of its wider, residentialled, development proposals - Bristol City Council "In November, Mayor Marvin Rees announced a pause in pre-construction work at Temple Quarter while a previouslycommissioned independent Value for Money review was completed by KPMG. In the meantime, discussions with the contractor and operator have continued, including looking at value engineering work (ways to deliver the project at lower cost) and the overall deliverability of the project.

"In parallel with this, YTL has expressed an interest in developing an arena within the Brabazon Hangar at Filton as part of its wider, residential-led, development proposals. The council has accordingly expanded the scope of the KPMG work to examine the comparative value for money of this alternative proposition, including associated infrastructure costs."

Mr Rees added: “Not enough work was done on options in the first place. Now a second option has come forward more formally, giving us two potential schemes to look at.

“I am 100% committed to delivering an arena for Bristol and I want to be sure we are

fully informed on the options for achieving this at a cost the city can afford. We are therefore pressing ahead with further detailed examination of the two most viable options. We will update Cabinet again in April.”

South Glos councillor for Filton Roger Hutchinson said he supported the arena plans while being mindful that such a project would require investment in local traffic infrastructure.

He said: It seems like a good opportunity as the site is so accessible.

"We would need to look at the roads but this isn't an obstacle that can't be solved.

"I do accept there are concerns about traffic which we are living with all the time."

Cllr Hutchinson added that many of the events would take place outside of normal commuter times.

He added that an arena would improve the business case for a Henbury Loop.

YTL has planning permission for more than 2,600 new homes and three new schools – alongside employment and retail areas – on the former airfield site.

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10 Kenmore Crescent Demolition of existing garage.

Erection of single storey side and rear extension to from additional living accommodation and garage. Installation of rear and side dormer to create loft conversion. Amendment to previously approved scheme

Applications 125 Gloucester Road North Prior notification of a change of use from Retail (Class A1) to Residential (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)

height of the overall building and alterations to the fenestration.

Airbus, Gloucester Road North Display of 2. non-illuminated fascia signs and 2. non-illuminated monolith signs.

35 Braemar Avenue Sub-division of existing dwelling to form 4 new flats and associated works.

Flat Horseshoe Inn 133 Gloucester Road North Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension and installation of dormer window to facilitate loft conversion for staff area and 2 no additional guest bedrooms.

884 Filton Avenue Erection of front porch.

Airbus, Filton Avenue Discharge of Condition 10 (Lighting) attached to planning permission PT12/0263/EXT Variation of condition 3 attached to planning application PT05/0749/O to allow for an extension of time for the submission of reserved matters for the campus area.

25 Gloucester Road North Demolition of existing garage and erection of 2 flats and associated works.

87 Gloucester Road North Erection of single storey rear conservatory.

Approve with conditions

Fairways, Southmead Road Erection of two storey front extension and first floor front extension with balcony to form annexe ancillary to main dwelling. Installation of window on side.

77 Wades Road Erection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.

Approve with conditions

Viridor Waste Management Northway, Gloucester Road North Demolition of existing building. Erection of replacement waste transfer building and associated works

91 Kenmore Crescent Erection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Installation of raised decking area and privacy screen.

Approve with conditions

Airbus, Gloucester Road North Discharge of Condition 6 (Landscaping scheme)attached to planning permission PK16/6209/RVC Variation of condition 1 attached to planning permission PT15/5535/RM to amend previously approved plans to reduce

38 Warren Road Non Material Amendment to planning permission PT17/2512/F to enlarge front porch

3 Branksome Drive Non-material amendment to planning permission PT16/6450/F to alter roof line.

Decisions 61 Mortimer Road Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.6 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.7 metres and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7 metres.

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Approve 14 Kenmore Drive Erection of a single storey rear and side extension to form additional living accommodation. Installation of 1 rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.

Approve with conditions The Gloucester, 83 Gloucester Road North Demolition of existing building and erection of 1 self contained dwelling with associated works.

Approve with conditions 24 Fifth Avenue Sub-division of existing dwelling to form 2 no. flats with erection of single storey rear extension and associated works.

Approve with conditions 84 Conygre Road Erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.

Withdrawn Land Adjacent To Conygre House Conygre Road Erection of 1 two storey building to form 9no flats with parking, landscaping and associated works.

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Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Community Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm. 07527 808206 St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Wives Group) “We are a group of ladies, who meet in St. Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except August for a talk or social gathering. Our programme can be seen on the church 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

Pre-School story and Rhyme time 10.30-11am, Filton Library, Shield Centre Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January.

Filtones Choir. Don’t like going out in the evening? At a loose end on a Wednesday afternoon? Ever thought of joining a choir? Why not come along on and exercise your lungs and challenge your grey cells with our friendly group of people who are The Filtones. We are actively seeking to recruit altos, tenors (gents or ladies) and basses to join our happy band. We sing four part harmony but ability to read music, although useful, is not essential as we supply CDs and MP3 files as teaching aids. We give afternoon concerts to elderly people’s clubs and societies around Bristol and two evening concerts in June and December from which we donate much of our profit to charities. We are a very caring and sociable group of people who sing together with the aim of giving as good a performance as we can, but mainly to enjoy ourselves. For more information please ring Jilly on 0117 9232281 or Shirley on 0117 9654348 or e mail dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com. or look at our web site on www.thefiltones. weebly.com. Alternatively, just call in at Eden Grove Methodist Church Horfield BS7 0PQ between 1.30 and 3.45 pm on a Wednesday afternoon (not during August) for a listen and a chat.

Men in Sheds in Filton is extending its hours to meet demand. The DIY group, which aims to tackle loneliness and isolation among men aged over 50, operates from the Scout hut in Nuffield Grove, providing a space to socialise, build, share skills and drink tea. Men in Sheds Filton is part of a national movement, initiated by Age Concern Cheshire in 2009 and sustained by the UK Men’s Sheds Association. There are now over 200 “sheds” across the country, with many more being developed. The group runs every Wednesday, from 9.30am-12.30pm.

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

New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol …. an established choir since 1994 who offers a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old……sing!

No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group - soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We are a very socially minded group and often enjoy activities outside the singing role. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs.

Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs in fact, a wide variety. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary Angela nhlc@talktalk.com Northavon Singers 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

Tuesdays Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm. Keep fit with dance moves Improve your mobility and general wellbeing, have fun, challenge yourself and feel more confident, keeping fit to music. The class also includes some body conditioning. Working at your own pace, the class is suitable for everyone.

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

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

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

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

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of music from light Classics to country, folk, modern, musicals and more. We are a friendly group and would be glad to help you settle in ! Come to rehearsals at St.Peter’s church hall Filton, each Wednesday at 7.30 pm (Opp.Airbus) or phone Margaret 0117 9699206 or visit website publicity@northavonsingers. org.uk On the third Wednesday of each month the Avon branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS UK) meet at the Avon Suite BAWA Club. 7.45late. Over 18 please unless accompanied by an adult. All types of plastic modelling and one of the largest groups in the UK. For further information check out website www.ipmsavon.org.uk Filton Historical Group. meet at Pavilion, Elm Park, Filton. 7.30pm last Wed.of months. Sept. to April (not December) Interesting speakers. For further details: 0117 9695198.

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

We warmly welcome new members.

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

Bristol Sugarcraft Guild meet every third Thursday in the month except August.We welcome all -from beginners to the more competent crafter Meetings start at 7.30-9.30 at St. Andrews church.

For more information ring Bristol 9568737 or 9653568 Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 904 1844 Silver surfers: FACE, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘silverhaired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more! Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers with Lisa at the helm, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning! Come and join us! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August.

Should you wish to take Flower Arranging lessons, there is a small, friendly group which meets at Filton Community Centre (formerly Filton Folk Centre) on Thursday evenings at 7-9pm from mid September. Catering for beginners and improvers we cover all aspects of flower arranging from traditional to contemporary including Church flowers and flowers for special occasions. More details from 01454 323610 or 01454 412087.

The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet every third Thursday at St Teresa’s Church Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For details, www.avon-andbristol-woodturners.org.uk/fortnightly,

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North Bristol Creative writing group. Meets fortnightly. 07535111294 northbristolwriting@gmail.com St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up.

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

Fridays Toddler Group, meets term time only at St Andrew’s Methodist Church from 10 to 11.45. A warm welcome to all toddlers and their carers.

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

Aqua fit, 9.30 – 10.15am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Over 30s dance party at the superb BAWA club, Filton, on the first Friday of every month (except for june when we meet on the first Saturday)..……. It’s the ideal night out for the 30 * 40 * 50 plus age range. Come and dance amongst a friendly lively crowd. Enjoy a good mix of music dancing thru’ the decades including some motown and soul favourites. Club times are 9 ‘til 1 - last entry 11pm - very smart casual – gents are required to wear collared shirts – no tee shirts or trainers. Dance adm £8 plus Bawa guest m’ship – come early & party the night away at this For more info call 07860 578708 St Andrew's Methodist Wesley Guild meets in the Church lounge every other Friday evening at 7.30 p.m commencing September 8th. We are a small, friendly group with a wide variety of speakers and members evenings and would welcome your company.

There is no membership fee, just a small subscription on the evening which includes light refreshments.

Ring 0117 9698523 for further details.

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

Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Saturday mornings. Contact the library.

Monthly Chatterbooks reading group for children in years 5 – 6. Meets on a Saturday afternoon, Filton Library, Shields Centre.

St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Vigil Mass, 6pm

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St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Morning Mass, 10.30am. Other masses visit www. stteresasfilton.org.uk St Andrew’s Church, Filton, 10.30am, Morning Worship; 6pm, Evening Worship

Pyramid Youth Club Juniors 5-9 yrs Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45 p.m.

Inters 10-12 yrs Mondays and Fridays 6.30 - 8.00 p.m.

Seniors 13+ Mondays and Fridays 8.00 - 10.00 p.m.

Judo Tuesdays Juniors under 13 yrs 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. and 13+ - adults 7.30 9.00 p.m.

New members are welcome. Please ring 9691315 if you want more information.

There are vacancies in all age groups.

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

F.A.C.E.

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

Fridays: 3.45-4.40pm: Street dance for 8-14year olds, £4 5-6pm: Youth club for School Years 3, 4 & 5, £1

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Saturday, February 3

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Filton Chest & Heart Committee invite you to their Fund-raising Coffee Morning in the Doug Daniels Pavilion, Elm Park, Filton on Monday 19th February 2018 from 10am-12noon. Admission £1 which includes Tea / Coffee & biscuits. We will be having a raffle & a presentation from Shaun McCormack about the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard. All welcome.

Crime safety event, 10am - noon at Doug Daniels Pavilion, Elm Park, Filton with A&S Police and Filton Town Council to provide advice to local residents.

Friday, February 16

Cuppa For A Cure! (Charity event), Friday February 16 (10.00 am - noon) at St Andrew's Church Hall, Elm Park BS34 7PS. Enjoy a cuppa and cake with friends whilst supporting Dementia research. If you bake, then bring a cake.

Monday, February 19

www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Tea Dance 1:45 - 4:00 Tel: 07527 808206 Krav Maga 8:00 - 9:30pm Tuesdays Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Kumon Maths and English Classes 3.30pm - 5.30pm Tel: 01454 281 037

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Ukulele Filton are always happy to welcome new players to the group. We meet at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre on Monday evenings, 7.00 to 8.30 pm. No previous experience needed; we'll show you how to get started, and we always have spare ukuleles for you to try. It's a good way of making new friends! For further details, call Sue on 0750 4561 831.

Pilates 7:15 - 8:15pm with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Yoga with Rashmi 7 - 8pm 07789 747834 Wednesdays Pilates 9.30-10.30am with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Dawn James Art 1.30 - 3.30 Tel. 0117 975 9683 Jumpfit 5.40 - 6.40pm www.jumpfituk.com Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912 Krav Maga 8:00 - 9:30pm Thursdays Lift Employ ability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00pm Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30pm Kumon Maths and English classes 4pm - 6pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Karate 6:00 - 9:00pm

Fridays Karate 6:00 - 8:00pm Saturdays Little Kickers Junior Football 08:45 - 11:45 Ballroom Dancing (3rd & 5th Sat) 7:4510:45pm Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00

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

Coming up at Filton Library

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Beavers, aged 6-8, two groups, Weds 5pm and 6.15pm Cubs, 8-101/2, Mon and Thurs 6.30-8pm Scouts, 101/2 - 14, Tues 7-9pm The group is based in Scout Headquarters, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls.

Contact for all sections is John Cahill (jcahill@blueyonder.co.uk), Phone 0798 605 3005)

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

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

Lego Club Saturday 10th February

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Memory Café Thursday 22 February

10am – 12noon Worried about your memory? Or care for someone with Dementia? Come along to a friendly group hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society.

Open Access Inductions

Are you a current library member and would like to use the library during Open Access (unstaffed hours)?

Please book your induction at www.eventbrite.co.uk or get in touch with us at Filton Library for more details.

DigiLocal Clubs for 8 -14 year olds *NEW* weekly coding club at

Filton Library Mondays 6-7pm

4.00pm-6.00pm

*Starts Monday 15th January*

For more information and to book a place email

digilocal@hbb.org.uk Places must be booked. There is a restriction on the number of children we can accommodate at DigiLocal, so places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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To the first floor are three wellproportioned bedrooms and a stunning shower room. The property has the bonus of a useful loft space that can be used for additional storage or as a study area. Externally the property features ample off street parking to the front with a larger than average rear garden with raised decking area.

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