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Now our black waste bins could be smaller residents’ views sought Black bins for general waste could be made smaller for Filton residents - and recycling collections made weekly - under new proposals being consulted on by South Glos Council. The council wants to minimise general waste and increase recycling to meet European targets by 2020. Residents are being invited to respond to the consultation by February 15. It can be found at www.consultations. southglos.gov.uk/consult. ti A council spokesperson told Filtonvoice: “The management of household waste is a key service provided by the council. It helps protect the local environment. The Council’s Waste Strategy plays an important part in helping residents understand the impact of waste and how we can all work towards an environmentally sustainable future. “Waste minimisation and prevention is our priority. An outcome of previous strategies has seen an impressive reduction of total waste by 61 percent since 2000. Despite this success there are still challenges and our waste is higher than our statistical neighbours. The new strategy outlines how we will continue to reduce waste across the region. “Our second priority is recycling. Since we embarked on the 25 year partnership with Suez (formally SITA) we have made excellent progress in our recycling and composting performance. The refuse and recycling services have been transformed; in 2000 we collectively recycled and composted seven percent of our municipal waste, in 2014-15 this
had increased to 47.5 percent. However this is below the European target of 50 percent by 2020 and therefore recycling continues to be an important priority. “The last few years have seen very challenging times for the whole economy and the council has faced significant cuts. This strategy has to find ways to drive waste out of landfill, putting it to better use, without increasing overall cost. We need to treat waste as a resource to be tapped rather than a problem. “The new proposed changes to the service intends to simplify the kerbside offering to residents. It will encourage reuse and recycling through; increasing recycling collections to weekly and reducing the size of the black bin. These two proposals come as a package and would be delivered together.”
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Filton households facing 9.7% rise in council tax precept amid ongoing build-up of reserves
Filton Town Council would need a precept increase of nearly 10% just to ‘stand still’ the last full council meeting of 2015 heard. This would mean an increase of around £18 per year for each Band D household. The council was told by accountant Derek Kemp that expenditure was now ‘under control’ after the authority had problems last year which meant reserves were needed to balance the books. He said overall expenditure was projected to be up by £29,000 and income set to drop by £13,000. Along with a drop in the government council tax support grant, this would mean the council, just to stand still, needs to raise and extra £64,000. Mr Kemp said the council was able to budget £35,000 to rebuild reserves last year and for the forthcoming year would look to add around £47,000 to that total. He said there were also factors outside the council’s control next year which coud lead to the precept rise such as the one per cent public sector pay settlement, living wage levels and increases in national insurance. Mr Kemp added that income for the council was also still ‘on
the slide’ which would affect any decisions. He said: We are now budgeting for a surplus. We scraped through last year by the skin of our teeth but by the end of the next financial year we should be halfway back to where we should be.” Cllr Ian Scott – Deputy Finance Chair said: “I agree with the accountant that following the Tory government cut in council tax support grant this would mean the council, just to stand still, needs to raise extra money. “We also need to increase the reserves to a sensible level. “The £18 increase over the year works out at less than 35p per week.”
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Filton primaries excel ... and St Teresa’s is top in city for progress Pupils at a primary school serving Filton made more progress last year than any other in the whole Bristol region, new figures show. St Teresa’s Catholic Primary topped the rankings for ‘value added’ across Bristol, South Glos, North Somerset and BANES, and placed in the top 100 nationally. The school was also in the top three performing schools in Bristol for key stage two SAT’s results, with 97% of pupils achieving at least level 4+ and 52% of pupils achieving level 5+ in reading, writing and maths. In addition, 45% of pupils
achieved a level 6 in maths. Level 4 is the Government’s measure of where a child, on average, is expected to reach by the end of primary school. Filton’s other schools also did well, with Shield Road achieving 85% Level 4 and 15% Level 5. Charborough Rd achieved 84% Level 4 and 13% Level 5 while Filton Hill scored 77% in Level 4 and 10% Level 5. These figures do not take into account the level the child was at before coming to primary school and many factors can contribute to the overall score. St Teresa’s head Amanda
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Pritchard said: “This is the culmination of many years hard work and is due to the dedication and skills of all our staff, governors and parents and of course our lovely pupils themselves who give of their best and help each other. “Everybody at St Teresa’s works hard every day to ensure that the children have the best possible chance to make the most of their gifts and talents in a happy and caring atmosphere. Alexandra Flaherty-Weeks, chair of governors, added, “We are especially proud to be at the top of the rankings at a time when Bristol schools have never been stronger. Obviously we know that there is so much more to St. Teresa’s than SATs results, however we should feel extremely proud of ourselves and our children as this is an amazing achievement.” Shield Road Primary head Jim Mepham said: “We achieved 85% Level 4 plus in Reading,Writing and Maths which was higher than over 10 local schools in the neighbourhood. We are the 11th top school (out of 85) in South Gloucestershire for attainment of disadvantaged pupils, over the last three years. “I am very pleased by our recent results but just as pleased by recent feedback from new parents who like the ethos and warm feeling of our school.” Charborough Rd head Nicola Bailey said: “We are very proud of the achievements of all of our children, both those in our mainstream and Resource Base provision. “We are now looking forward to, and preparing for, the new system of ‘life after levels’ from Summer 2016 which we hope will
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New team steps in to run doctors’ surgery after GPs leave practice
by Rebecca Day A new management team has been appointed to run Northville Family Practice in Filton. The news has come following uncertainty over the surgery’s future, when its management team announced at the end of last year that they were resigning. BrisDoc Healthcare Services will now take over the running of the practice for the next two years, from January 15. It is confirmed that the three current partners, Dr Amanda Ramshaw, Dr Donna Dickens and Dr Grace Dalley, will be leaving the practice, but many of its staff will remain. BrisDoc, a local general practitioner organisation which runs out-of-hours services, extended opening hours, and a walk-in service, was appointed
Northville Family Practice, which has a new management team by NHS England from a pool of bidders. It has been operating for 15 years across South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and North Somerset, and employs more than 300 staff. BrisDoc is now recruiting a team of new GPs, and plans to run a series of open evenings at the surgery in the new year so
that patients can meet the new team. Filton councillor Ian Scott has welcomed the NHS’s decision to consult with patients about its plans for the surgery. He said: “I was concerned that the underlying concerns of the departing GPs need to be addressed if patients’ confidence is to return because they get used to seeing the same doctors and will find this very unsettling. “I welcome the NHS decision to plan wider local engagement with the community on longterm plans.” NHS England says that it is aware of the growing demand for services in Filton, particularly with thousands of new homes being planned for the area, and will work with the local community to plan for the future.
NHS England South West medical contract manager, Caroline Stead, said: “We are pleased to have an organisation with such a strong track record taking over at Northville and we are confident that patients will continue to get the same high quality services they are used to. “We are now looking forward to talking to local people about how best to provide services to the population in the future.” Dr Nigel Taylor, from BrisDoc, said: “We are pleased to have the opportunity run the GP medical services at the Northville Family Practice. We want the local community to benefit from a quality service staff and will be working with NHS England to continue the existing practice providing for the needs of the local people.”
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‘Too many patients causing road chaos’
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Twists, turns and lots of laughs as ‘Players’ return for annual panto
Family favourite Rumpelstiltskin set to delight local audiences
After the success of its previous show, one of Bristol’s biggest am dram groups is all set for staging its annual pantomime – Rumpelstiltskin. The St Andrew’s Players will be putting on the production from Wednesday, February 10th until Saturday, February 13th at 7:30pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Elm Park, Filton. There will be a matinee performance on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Directors Sue Davies and Martin Emmerson are very excited about the production, as this year the script has been especially written for the group by pantomime author Peter Bond, who wrote the script the Players used last year. “Rumpelstiltskin is one of those pantomimes where a lot of people are familiar with the story, but there are still a few twists, turns and surprises in store,” said Lennon Rich, spokesperson for the Players. “The show is fantastic and hilariously funny for all ages and features all the things you know and love -- handsome kings, evil witches, straw being spun into gold and the odd culinary mishap or two”. The cast and crew have been working on the production since September and it promises to be a show you won’t want to miss!
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House in Filton were left without water one day last month for around 14 hours after a burst main caused problems. Residents on social media complained that Bristol Water failed to provide proper updates until the problem was resolved. The following day there were more problems in nearby Stoke Gifford when planned works caused a leak and homes were again without water.
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Funding fears as Filton no longer qualifies as a ‘Priority Neighbourhood’
Filton no longer qualifies as a ‘priority neighbourhood’ - raising fears that funding for vital services could be lost. South Glos Council has yet to make a decision on formally changing the status and discussions will now take place with key partners in the area. Town council chairman Darryl Collins, while welcoming the improvements which have led to the change in status, said he feared that some areas which have problems could see vital services lost. He said there could be concerns for youth club provision and the Sure Start parents’ facility in Conygre ward. Other services which have resulted from the status
include the Credit Union and the domestic violence drop-in facility. Filton’s is one of six areas in South Glos with ‘Priority Neighbourhood’ status Patchway is another. Priority Neighbourhood Status is given in “areas where higher numbers of people don’t achieve their full potential, have poorer health outcomes, are employed in less well paid jobs or are unemployed and there are higher levels of crime.” This might mean an area has issues in certain areas leading to the town as a whole failing to reach regional averages. As a result of Filton’s status, work with Southern Brooks
Community Partnership in a wide range of social interventions led to improvements across the town. A South Glos spokesperson said: “Thanks to the hard work of many, led by Southern Brooks Community Partnership who are the leaders in coordinating the programme in the area, Filton no longer meets the criteria for being a priority neighbourhood. This is a real success story that we are aiming to repeat over time in our other priority neighbourhood areas. “No decision has been made about whether to formally change the status of Filton as a priority neighbourhood. Any such decision would be taken by the
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council along with its partners, including the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP). “We are currently meeting with all the groups leading work in each of the priority neighbourhoods, including those who have contributed so much to improving outcomes in Filton. “Following these discussions, we will be able to share the lessons from Filton’s success to help in other areas. “We are assessing progress in all of our priority neighbourhoods and we will share the findings of this work with our partners. We will then work together on an updated strategy to tackle the outstanding issues in our priority neighbourhoods.” At the last meeting of Filton Town Council, there were hopes that if the status were to be lost, it would be phased out gradually to avoid a sudden impact. One councillor, who asked not to be named, said: “This would have a huge effect on funding.”
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Filton set to ‘merge’ with Patchway as cuts hit ‘Safer Stronger’ “Our Safer Stronger is about a layer of democracy and this is being destroyed.”
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Filton will lose its own ‘Safer Stronger’ group in the wake of South Glos cost cutting. The group, which currently meets four times a year to discuss matters of safety, transport and security, will now meet three times a year and be combined with Patchway. It is understood this will mean just one or two meetings in Filton each year and decisions on chairmanship have not been made, although it is understood candidates will be invited to nominate themselves. Filton Safer Stronger chairman Darryl Collins said it was ‘another layer of democracy destroyed’. He said: “I can’t see how it will work geographically. If a meeting is held in Patchway, I can’t see people coming to that and they will not want to sit and listen to Patchway issues. “We talk to Patchway and we are keen to see the aerospace sector grow but there are no connected residents’ issues. “Our Safer Stronger is about a layer of democracy and this is being destroyed. “I am still keen to be involved but I don’t know when all this will happen.” The Safer Stronger meetings, which usually take place at the BAWA club, involve police, fire and council officers listening to
concerns from the public. Priorities are identified and officers address these concerns with officers before reporting back to the next meeting. A South Glos spokesperson said: “Earlier this year South Gloucestershire Council determined changes to its Community Engagement service in order to achieve budget reductions. The Council decided to continue to support Safer and Stronger Community Groups (SSCGs) though the level of funding to do so has been reduced. Following discussion with key partners new proposals have been agreed which will enable us to do so. “This does mean SSCGs will meet less often in the future, and the number of groups will reduce from 20 to 14. Some of the groups will remain unchanged and some be merged together to make new ones. “Meetings of the new groups are now being organised, and the dates and locations of these will be provided at www.southglos. gov.uk/community-and-living/ stronger-communities/saferstronger-community-groups as soon as possible.”
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Carol bus returns to bring festive cheer to residents across Filton Christmas was brightened up for the whole Filton community by the return of the much loved Carol Bus. Organisers revived the bus, which was a familiar feature in Bristol for many years, and toured across the whole of the town on a Sunday evening before Christmas. Organisers Rachel and Steve Ashton, along with Liz Wakeman and Angela Athay-Hunt, persuaded the team behind the Collywobbles Fun Bus to take part. The end result was delight for residents and more than £1,000 raised for good causes, with an army of around 80 volunteers involved. A sum of £670 went to MacMillan Cancer while the Filton Community Garden received £370. Members of the community garden committee gathered with carol bus volunteers to receive their cheque at St Andrew’s Church. Rachel said: “I would like to thank everyone who helped, donated and joined us tonight on what was a fantastic Carol Bus comeback. It has been a dream of our crew for a long while and we are blown away by the support and generosity of the people of Filton (and other areas!) “We hope to make this an annual event so look out for information sometime next year.” Steve said: “We met a lot of residents, including some who were housebound so it brought a lot of festive cheer to them.” On social media, residents were full of praise for the carol bus effort: Penny Holley: Amazing what can be done with positivity in such a short time and initiative. Well done again. Dawn Higgins-Brown: Well done what a fantastic amount. Jan Ashton: That is absolutely brilliant - all your effort has been rewarded in a big way. Helen Mulligan: That’s fantastic, well done to all the volunteers and everyone who donated.
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Designing technology of the future Students at Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy built and operated their own mini robots at a recent “Robotics Day.” Year 10 youngsters at the academy on the Filton border spent the day thinking about robot logic, then assembled and programmed their own robots to follow a series of different paths around their classroom. The day was hosted by John Bradford of the High Tech Bristol and Bath Community Interest Company and was supported by students at the University of the West of England, home of the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. “Robotics will play an increasingly central role in our lives in the years to come and teaching these skills is part of our mission as a centre of excellence for STEM subjects in Bristol,” said Joe Mulligan, assistant principal at BTE Academy. “Our Robotics Day proved to
be an interesting and exciting practical and technical challenge. “The students responded positively to the challenges they were given and began to appreciate the complexities of robots and the level of determination and logical thought required to make
machines do what you want them to do. “The opportunity to engage with the undergraduates at UWE and the team working aspect of the day also taught them much about working co-operatively to achieve targets.” The BTE Academy is a UTC (University Technical College)
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Orchard’s cross country teams deserve a big pat on the back and congratulations for finishing the area cross country trials in continuous rain and mud. They did invent a new sport of mud skating and were very pleased at not falling in front of anyone! This year four of our runners did so well in the trials that they have been selected to represent Bristol on January 16; Rendij Kalnis, Andre Freckleton, Steen Maxwell and Liam Jordan. Liam deserves a special mention as last year he was placed at 38th, this year he came 6th and won a County place. At the Bristol School Cross Country Event our Year 7 girls and boys team came in 5th overall with some great individual performances. However our Year 10 and 11 boys won, beating fierce competition to put Bristol Grammar School into second place with QEH coming in third.
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As part of the ongoing transition process from primary School to secondary school Year 6 Filton Hill pupils visited Abbeywood on the 8th December. They were able to experience what a PE lesson at Abbeywood would feel like and participated in some gymnastics activities in our fabulous Dance Studio. The pupils were fantastic, a real credit to Filton Hill and as you can see from the picture there could be some future Abbeywood gymnastics stars!
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Residents and businesses unite for Christmas fun in the village
Weeks of planning culminate in festive extravaganza which is enjoyed by all
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By Rebeccca Day Great festive fun and laughter was had by Cheswick residents last month at fun Christmas event. The day was well attended by the local community and consisted of various activities and competitions, including a special Christmas trail, as well as plenty of food and drink. Father Christmas also made an appearance, much to the children’s delight. The event, held on December 20, took six weeks of planning, and was organised by local residents Holly Stowell, Sejal Hampson and Graeme Snell,
with the help of a team of neighbours. Residents also collected food for the North Bristol Food Bank and gifts were donated to the Filton Children’s Centre. Local businesses supported the occasion, with donations from Southern Cooperative, who provided the mince pies, the local housing associations, Happy Days Nursery and local building firms Taylor Wimpey, Mccarthy and Stone, and Redrow Homes. Bradley Stoke Radio Station provided entertainment with a snow machine, and competitions were organised for residents, such as the ‘Best Decorated
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Home’ and the ‘Alternative Bake Off’. The local police team also attended the event, and allowed children to see inside a police van and have their fingerprints taken. Photos of the event were taken by local resident and photographer Ruth Bennett. Resident Sejal Hamspon said: “Cheswick has a unique community feel to it which was clear to see on the day with lots of laughter and fun to be had. “A special thank you from the organisers to all those who helped plan for the event, helped on the day and to those who attended the event itself.”
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Filton Town Council Sports and Leisure Centre... New Year’s Resolutions! With the New Year comes resolutions, and for many of us that means vowing to get into shape after some serious Christmas indulgence! Many people have different reasons for starting to exercise in the New Year, whether they are getting in shape for a holiday; planning for a wedding day, looking to improve their general health and wellbeing or to just feel better about their selves. We would like to offer a few bits of advice when it comes to starting off new.
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Know your goals and set a realistic time frame to achieve them. It’s always a good idea to speak to a fitness professional so they can confirm that your time frame/goals are realistic. Please give yourself time, and don’t expect things to happen immediately. You will only end up disappointed and potentially de-motivated. Variety. Be varied, try different things. They say variety is the spice of life so adopt this outlook into your fitness goals and you will not be disappointed. Monitor your progress, weight isn’t everything, people! There are so many tools that can help you monitor your fitness and to give you a really good idea of how far you have progressed with your goals. Keep a log of what you achieve!
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To help you with your fitness we have various activities on offer throughout the centre: 25 metre swimming pool 10 metre learner pool Outdoor fitness area Squash court Badminton court Tennis courts 5 a side football area Netball courts Bootcamp (externally run) For any more information please give us a call on 01454 866686, or visit us online at www.filtonleisurecentre.co.uk Leisure centre normal reception hours: Mondays 9am – 7.45pm Tuesdays 9am-8.15pm Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9am – 7.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5.30pm Pop in and see us or ring on 01454 866686 for information.
Filton Town Council STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED South Gloucestershire Council
Election of a Town Councillor The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a Town Councillor for
Filton Town Council, Northville Ward Name of Candidate BOOTH Alan Victor SUMMERHAYES Anthony
WARD Joanne Mary
Home Address 656 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RD 652A Southmead Road, Filton, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7RD 8 Boverton Road, Filton, Bristol, South Glos, BS34 7AH
Description (if any)
Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**) and Assentors
The Conservative Party Candidate
Powell David G * Powell Mary **
UK Independence Party (UKIP)
Thorne Betty * Thorne Roger **
The Labour Party Candidate
Hutchinson Roger M * Hutchinson Judith A **
Reason why no longer nominated*
The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated. Election MEETINGS
An election will be held on January 21st for the vacant Northville seat on the town council following the death of Cllr Doug Daniels last year.
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A warm welcome to the Ratepayers Arms bar and lounge, we have BT Sports available showing a range of sporting activities. We have a good selection of beers, lagers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, and hot drinks available. We also offer a range of real ales and guest beers on a regular basis. If you feel a bit peckish, then we have a range of bar snacks or freshly prepared rolls on offer. We hold monthly quiz nights to support local charities, so grab some friends and come and join us for a fun night and bring the old grey matter! Thursday night is bingo night, cash prizes for our winners! Town council office 01454 866 698; Leisure Centre 01454 866686; or our website filtontowncouncil.gov.uk Dated Tuesday 22 December 2015
January 12th, 7.30pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 19th, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 26th, 7.30pm Full Council Meeting Doug Daniels Pavilion February 9th, 7.30pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 16th, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 23rd, 7.30pm Full Council Meeting Doug Daniels Pavilion John McCormack
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‘Oh yes they did’ enjoy pantomime! Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to Panto Charborough Road go! Last month, Charborough Road Primary School continued their countdown to Christmas with a fantastically festive trip to the Bristol Hippodrome for the whole school to watch Snow White and the Seven Dwarves starring CBeebies presenter Andy Day, Star Wars legend Warwick Davis and comic genius Andy Ford. The children could hardly contain their excitement as over 300 of us piled onto four double decker buses and headed into the city centre. The children absolutely LOVED it and gave rave reviews.
“It was so funny when Shaun the Sheep did karate moves, especially the lamb chop!” said Alex Knight, Year 2, Foxes class. Daisy Reynolds in Year 4, Doves class said: “It was amazing when the real Professor Flitwick from Harry Potter came out in his Hogwarts robes and said ‘stupefy!’ to the evil queen.” A huge thank you to Mrs Hawkins, the school business manager, for organising the trip and to all the parent, grandparent and staff helpers. Jo Knight Pictured: Charlotte, Alice and Ella from Year 5 Kingfishers Class enjoying their ice cream in the interval.
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Friends recall Doug Daniels as bar in community association is re-named Friends and family gathered to recall the life of Councillor Doug Daniels and to re-name the bar in the community association in his memory. The popular Northville councillor died aged 93 last year and several tributes have been organised to remember him. As well as the bar being named ‘Doug’s Watering Hole’, the town council pavilion will be named after him and rose beds in the community garden have also been dedicated. Doug’s funeral saw people from all walks of life attend to pay respects to the exRolls-Royce chief engineer. Among guests at the community association were his niece Penny Carpenter and stories about Doug were shared by those attending.
Autism books available People in Filton living with autism or Asperger’s, or who know someone who is, might find a new collection of books available in South Gloucestershire libraries helpful. Local libraries including Filton have a new collection of books that has been recommended by people with autism and those who live and work with them, including the library service and the South Gloucestershire Autism Planning Group. The interactive list of new autism books can be found at www.southglos.gov.uk/ reading4health
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Minister reveals £14m boost for aerospace during Filton site tour President and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus, Fabrice Bregier, joined the Business Secretary, Sajid Javid MP at the Airbus site in Filton to announce £14 million investment into aerospace research and technology. Two projects will go forward thanks to the joint industry and government investment, supported by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and delivered by Innovate UK, which promotes research and development into new technology for the aircraft of the future. One project will look at the manufacturing processes for the next generation of advanced aircraft wings, aimed at speeding up production while also reducing weight and costs, while the other will focus on new aircraft fuel and inerting systems to reduce maintenance and improve environmental efficiency. Bristol-raised Mr Javid said: “Our aerospace sector is a real success story. This highly productive industry provides highly skilled jobs and is a key part of our long-term economic growth. “That’s why we are extending our commitment to aerospace R&D by a further £900 million over the next 10 years. With industry’s commitment to match this funding, this will result in £3.9bn investment in aerospace R&D since 2013.” Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier
said: “I would like to thank the government for recognising the importance of the sector. “The UK is the world leader in wing and fuel system development for aircraft. “This latest investment in new technologies will help secure this position for decades to come. “I’m proud at the leading role Airbus is taking, which will
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Sajid Javid MP, right, accompanied by Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier, meets graduates Nicholas Rogers and Oliver McCambridge. Partnership (AGP). Airbus is a key partner in the AGP which brings government and industry together.
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Jacob Croot, Adam Arkell and Natalie Craig
Young boxers battle it out for national champs titles Two young boxers from SGS College faced some of the country’s toughest competition at the National Boys and Girls Club Championships at the end of 2015 – with one coming away as champion. Jacob Croot and Natalie Craig travelled to Croydon at the start of December to vie for titles, with Natalie returning to Bristol as Class C U64kg Female national champion, while Jacob narrowly missed out on victory in his match. Jacob met Hoddeston’s multiple national champion, the hard-punching Charlie Kenny. Jacob opened with some superb boxing, scoring well as Charlie came forward. But Charlie caught Jacob with strong shots, prompting a protection count from the referee. What followed was a toe-totoe slug-out with both boxers
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finding success before, in the final round, Jacob was caught with a thunderous left hook, which prompted the referee to stop the contest. Jacob said: “I am so disappointed, but have beaten a lot of good boxers on the way and the experience gained in this one will serve me well as I progress to senior boxing.” Natalie faced tough Hartlepool boxer Coran Grayson. She opened her account with fast straight shots, with fierce competitor Coran coming forward aggressively. The pattern continued throughout the contest with Natalie’s straight punching forcing two standing counts from the referee. Natalie was declared the National BGC champion with a unanimous decision and she said: “After a long drive and a tough fight, I won unanimously! Coran was so tough and I have
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so much respect for her. I’ve been waiting for the day I could say this... I’m finally a national champion.” In the corner with Advanced Apprenticeships in Sporting Excellence (AASE) boxing coach Craig Turner was 18-year-old AASE boxer Adam Arkell. Adam passed his level 1 coaching award last year at SGS, and while still competing has begun his coaching career. Adam said: “I was really pleased when Craig asked me to assist him in the corner. A national final was a great place to start and it’s great to have another string to my bow when my competition days are over.” Craig added: “I am thrilled to have worked with these superb athletes, a female national champion for SGS and another massive achievement from Jacob.”
Residents can find out about a new low-cost computer scheme aimed at helping people access the internet more easily by dropping into Filton Library. A range of starter desktop and laptop PCs are being made available to anyone who is on a low income, receiving certain benefits or experiencing other disadvantages. The equipment, which is available through an IT provider is professionally refurbished, ready to use and includes a 12-month warranty. The aim of the scheme is to help people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford a PC with a view to using it to look for work or access online training and learning. Councillor Heather Goddard, chair of the communities committee, said: “Not owning or having ready access to a computer can be an obstacle to people who are looking to find work or to acquire new skills or knowledge through online learning. “This pilot scheme will help those unable to afford a computer through subsidised and supported assistance.” Prices start from around £85, which includes a fully-licensed version of Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, a 12-month warranty and free delivery. For more information on who is eligible, drop into Filton Library or visit www.southglos. gov.uk/lowcostcomputer. The library is also offering an introductory session on setting up your new computer and a range of free online courses to help you through the basics.
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Students’ work gets results at local woodlands
Students have helped two local woodland groups make real progress towards their goals of improving the sites and opening them up for public access since the start of the new academic year in September. Young volunteers from the University of the West of England’s GreenSpace team have been working alongside the groups that manage Sims Hill, near the Bristol Business Park, and Spatts Abbey Wood, near the
MoD, holding regular workdays at both sites. Those leading the projects say great progress has been made with students’ contribution, improving access and biodiversity, and they hope to continue the work and see more people from the community getting involved. David Bell, chairman of the Splatts Abbey Wood Conservation Group, which also has strong links to Wallscourt Farm Academy, said: “The Splatts Abbey Wood Group is very excited with the progress that it has made in recent times and looks forward to the future with great optimism. “The UWE GreenSpace project has been quite inspirational, with dedicated, hardworking students helping
Volunteers from the UWE GreenSpace team to contribute to their local environment and community. When I first raised doing this with the UWE Volunteering Department last year I had no idea it would blossom into such a great project.” Dom Driver, chairman of Sims Hill Community Woodland, said the young volunteers’ work was already benefiting visitors. He said: “It’s great to have the UWE students back working in Sims Hill wood and we can see the results already, with more light coming through the trees
and a new path opened up.” The partnership is not just benefiting the woodlands as one UWE GreenSpace volunteer explains: “GreenSpace has taught me so much about what it’s like to put conservation into practice. I love doing my part for the environment amongst the rapid urban growth of the city.” Anyone who would like to get involved with the projects at Sims Hill and Splatts Abbey Wood can email simshillcw@ gmail.com or splattsabw@gmail. com.
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By Rebecca Day A Filton police officer’s work tackling male rape and sexual assault was recognised at a recent awards ceremony. PC Mike Steven was acknowledged for going “above and beyond” his role as an officer, and giving victims the confidence to report incidents, at Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens’ Pride Awards. His nomination read: “The amount of work he’s put into this campaign, raising awareness and giving victims the confidence to report, on top of his role as a PC is above and beyond what is expected of him.” PC Steven, who has been leading the ‘Police response to male rape and sexual assault’ campaign for the last 12 months, said: “It is absolutely brilliant to be recognised for my work on the male rape and sexual assault campaign and I am delighted that the PCC supports and recognises the importance of this work.” Speaking at the awards, held at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters in Portishead, PCC Sue Mountstevens said: “We have some truly worthy winners sitting in this room and I am humbled by your commitment and dedication to help make the communities of Avon and Somerset be safe and feel safe. “You have been brought to my attention by residents and local people who have taken the time to contact me, wanting to recognise your efforts and highlight how you go about working tirelessly in your community for your community. “These awards are to recognise the silent stars who achieve great things or go above and beyond what is expected and that’s why you’re all here.” PCC Pride Award certificates were presented to 14 winners in total from across Avon and Somerset. The event culminated in afternoon tea with PCC Mountstevens and Temporary Chief Constable Gareth Morgan, and a tour of the force service centre, where ‘101’ and ‘999’ calls are taken. PC Steven is pictured above with Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens
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Filton planning applications December Applications
37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 And 51 Rodney Crescent Prior notification of intention to demolish two blocks of 4no. flats. 28 And 30 Bude Road And 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 And 38 Conygre Grove Prior notification of the intention to demolish two pairs of semi detached dwellings and two blocks of 4no. flats. 55 Conygre Road Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.112 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.231 metres and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.250 metres
Prior notification of the intention to demolish 2no. brick built air raid shelters.(Re Submission) No Objection 19 Shanklin Drive Demolition of side extension. Erection of two storey side and single storey rear/side extension, alterations to existing roof line from pitched to flat roof to form additional living accommodation. Erection of rear pitched dormer to facilitate loft conversion. Approve with Conditions 21 The Wicketts Erection of two storey side extension to provide additional living accomodation Approve with Conditions 42 Warren Road Erection of detached carport. (Retrospective). Approve with Conditions
10 Dunkeld Avenue Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of rear and side dormer.
5 Charles Road Erection of single storey and two storey side extension to provide additional living accomodation. Approve with Conditions
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Air Raid Shelters Airbus UK, Golf Course Lane
1 Rodney Crescent Demolition of existing garages. Erection of 1no. attached dwelling and vehicular access. Approve with Conditions Unit 5 The Shield Retail Centre Change of use from a retail unit (Class A1) to (Sui Generis) tanning and beauty studio as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Approve with Conditions Unit 2 31-39 Gloucester Road North Change of use of Unit 2 from Retail (Class A1) to Hot Food Takeaway (Class A5) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Installation of extraction unit to rear elevation. Approve with Conditions Land Rear Of 130-132 Gloucester Road North Erection of two storey office building (Class B1a) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as
amended) with integral garage, parking and associated works. Approve with Conditions 64 Gayner Road Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Approve with Conditions 3-4 Cabot Court Gloucester Road North Change of use of retail unit (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Class A5) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) and installation of new shop front and rear extraction/ ventilation equipment. Approve with Conditions 21 Gayner Road Erection of new building to form 2no flats. Creation of new access and associated works Approve with Conditions 7 Stanley Crescent Erection of 1 no. new dwelling and associated works. Approve with Conditions
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Airfield site at centre of study on cutting-edge home heat networks
Homes could benefit from cheaper fuel bills and CO2 emissions could be reduced if new development sites like Filton Airfield had a local heat network installed, according to a study. The research, focusing on the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood where 5,700 homes are due to be built over the next 20 years, was commissioned by South Gloucestershire Council to look into the viability of using an energy centre in the middle of a large-scale housing development. Under the scheme, instead of using electricity and gas to heat their homes individually residents’ houses are connected
to a local heat network, which delivers hot water to homes via a network of underground pipes. Chris Sane, head of transport and strategic projects, said: “The results of the study are really encouraging for people wanting to invest in a new home which will be at the cutting edge of new technology and the way housing sites are developed over the coming years. “Heat networks supply heat from a central source directly to homes and businesses through a network of pipes carrying hot water. “This means that individual homes and businesses do not need to generate their own heat.” The study investigated a
range of different sized networks, the largest of which could be expected to save 7,338 tonnes of CO2 a year (a 59 per cent reduction compared to individual gas boilers in each property). The findings have been published at www.southglos. gov.uk/heatnetwork and also look at the possibility of creating a connection to supply electricity to The Mall shopping centre. Councillor Matthew Riddle, leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said in light of the recent talks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris recently, it was important the council shared the results of the study in an
attempt to help combat global warming. He said: “As a country it is estimated that we spend £32 billion a year on heating which accounts for a third of our greenhouse gases. “In South Gloucestershire, we want to be at the forefront of developing local heat networks so that we can play our part in the move to low carbon heating and demonstrate our commitment to the environment.” The council is urging developers and energy companies to get in touch on 01454 863468 or at sustainability@southglos.gov. uk to discuss the study’s findings and installing heat networks at their own sites.
also principal conductor as well as the group’s founder. He was also formerly a musician in the
Royal Airforce Bands and head of music at Greenway School. Westerly Showband, formerly based in Downend, has appeared at St George’s Bristol, performing a programme called Movie Music Spectacular, and in a special recording on BBC Radio 3. To find out more about joining the band, either drop in at a meeting, visit www. westerlyshowband.com, call 0117 956 1950, text 07788 528096 or email cgharris320@btinternet. com.
Band invites local musicians to join in
A Bristol wind band has found a new home in Filton and is urging local musicians to join in to make friends, enjoy playing music together and perform for the community. Westerly Showband is holding a series of open rehearsals in January and February so people can drop in to hear the band and show off their own skills. The band will meet every
Tuesday at Filton Library from 7.30-9.30pm under the musical direction of Chris Harris, who is
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The members of Lincombe Barn Camera Club rose to the light-hearted challenge of creating images to represent different areas of Bristol. Now readers can test their local knowledge and skills of deduction in a picture quiz featuring some of the club’s work. Can you identify these nine areas of Bristol? The answers are on Page 38.
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Website to beat Aztec West jams Drivers in Filton exasperated by peak-time congestion at Aztec West can now use a map-based online journey-sharing website to travel more sustainably. joinmyjourney has launched thanks to funding from South Gloucestershire Council’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF), development from resource efficiency specialist ecosurety, and support from North Bristol SusCom. The free-to-use site enables commuters travelling by car, bicycle or on foot to find others to share compatible journeys to work, either regularly, or as a one off. It is initially aimed at commuters in the West of England but there are also plans to open it out to educational organisations and business centres nationally. joinmyjourney is launched first for the 8,000 people travelling to Aztec West, with other business
Ben Luger, marketing communications specialist from ecosurety, and Verity Heal, LSTF project manager at South Gloucestershire
locations and employers coming on board in 2016. Ben Luger, marketing communication specialist at ecosurety, based at Aztec West, who has driven the development of joinmyjourney with coworkers, said, “Every day I would see single drivers sitting in traffic queues, waiting to get into the park. I’d started an off-the-shelf car share scheme for ecosurety employees, but it just didn’t have the scale, was too complex and
too limited to make a significant dent in emissions and the number of vehicles.” Ben was bemoaning the issues to an officer at the LSTF one day and the pair agreed Aztec West needed a bespoke solution, which also appealed to walkers and cyclists. Ben took the idea back to ecosurety, and following further financial support from the LSTF and ecosurety, development started on joinmyjourney.
How joinmyjourney works Users specify the start point (via postcode) and the end point of their journey. Using an interactive map they identify potential sharers on the route, and can also specify their preferred mode (walk, cycle or car). Users then choose to message other users who most closely fit their needs, to plan their journey share, and the way can be easily amended if the default route doesn’t match the user’s preferred journey. Benefits include fewer cars on the road, improvements in parking, lower emissions, and helping drivers save money by cutting commuting costs. The site gives commuters an option to find journey sharers ahead of 12 months of road works scheduled to start in Spring 2016 at the junction to improve traffic flow, walking and cycling routes.
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Coming up at Filton Library Memory Café Friday 15 January
10am-12 noon The café is a social space for people who are worried about their memory who have a diagnosis of dementia or have a family member or friend living with dementia carers are very welcome people can socialise and share experiences
Craft Club Saturday 23 January
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2.30-3.30pm Chatterbooks is a free reading group for children aged 8 -12 ask staff for details or simply turn up
‘Bookworms’ adult reading group Monday 1 February 5.45pm speak to staff for details or just turn up
Messy Play Saturday 5 February
9.30-11.30am Painting, sand play & lots more! Please wear old clothes
filton.library@southglos.gov.uk Stop Smoking Sessions Thursdays 3-4pm Book in advance 01454 865502 smokefree@southglos.gov. uk
Story & Rhyme Time Every Tuesday at 9.30am and every Friday at 2.30pm
Ancestry One-to-One Sessions By appointment only
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There will be a TABLE TOP SALE at St. Andrews Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol - 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in aid of Church funds. Bookings or enquiries tel. 0117 9799233.
Thurs, Jan 21
Imperial Purple to Denim Blue: the Colourful History of Textiles: On Thursday 21st January, South Glos Decorative & Fine Arts Society start the New Year by welcoming Dr Susan Kay-Williams, with her slide illustrated lecture on the story of textiles and dyeing, ranging across time periods and continents from pre history to the mid 19th Century and from Europe to India, China and South America. Susan is Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court and has lectured worldwide. Meeting at Bradley Stoke Community School BS32 7BS (near Bradley Stoke Library and Leisure Centre), we are a friendly group welcoming Guests and new Members. Refreshments from 7.00 pm, lecture at 7.30 pm. Good parking & easy access. To join us please call Sally Kitching on 01454 77440 sallykitching@ googlemail.com http://sgdfas.org.uk No artistic ability required – just an enquiring mind and an interest in the Arts.
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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Mondays
Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Community Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm 07527 808206 St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Wives Group) “We are a group of ladies, who meet in St. Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except August for a talk or social gathering. Our programme can be seen on the church web site at www.filtonchurch. pwp@blueyonder.co.uk. New members very welcome, just come along on the night or ring Cynthia Clark on 0117-9695144 for more information” Pilates, 7pm and 8pm, Filton Community Centre. Call Becky 07789687128 Bristol & Avon Family History Society. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, except JUNE which is the 3rd Monday. We do not meet in JULY or AUGUST. VENUE BAWA Southmead Road FILTON at 7.30pm. There is a varied programme of family history related topics and speakers, for beginners and more experienced researchers. Help, books and more always available at each meeting. Further information from secretary@bafhs.org.uk
Tuesdays
Pre-School story and Rhyme time 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm Call 0117 969 3326
Wednesdays
Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January. Filtones Choir. We are a non auditioning, four part harmony, mixed choir who rehearse every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45
p.m to 3.45 p.m. at Eden Grove Methodist Church, Horfield, and enjoy the social side of singing together. We give about six afternoon concerts a year around the Bristol area and two main evening concerts, one of which is a charity fund raising concert in summer and a Christmas concert. We are actively seeking new members, tenors, basses and altos so if you are interested, please just come along and try us out, or ring Jilly Tottle on 0117 9232281 for further information. You will be made very welcome. Our first meeting after our summer break will be Wed 2nd September 2015. For more information please see our web site www.filtones.co.uk 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 of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We rehearse every Wednesday evening 7-30 - 9-30 at Horfield URC church hall, everyone welcome. Telephone Margaret on 01179698619 or Joan on 01275791566 Northavon Singers would welcome new members especially sopranos to our mixed choir of 20-singing all kinds of music. Rehearsals at St Peter’s Church Filton every Wed at 7.30pm - not August.
On the third Wednesday of each month the Avon branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS UK) meet at the Avon Suite BAWA Club. 7.45late. 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
Thursdays
Goldies meets in Filton “Singing for Fun”, songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Every Thursday 10.30am-11.30am In Sinclair House community room (next to the police station). £1 donation to the Goldies charity. For further information contact abby@golden-oldies.org.uk or call 01761-470006 Bristol Male Voice Choir... if you enjoy singing, even if only in the shower/bath, then this is the place to come! We have fun every Thursday evening from 7.15 in the company of likeminded gentlemen. We are any easy group of people to get to know and lifelong friendships are made here. Everyone has the ability to sing in a choir so why not give us a try. There is no need to be able to read music – songs are learned in such a way to make it easy for everyone, leading to our singing several concerts a year, many for charity. The choir practises every week at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College) on Gloucester Road, Filton. For more information look at our website www.bristolmvc. org.uk or telephone our secretary Alan Snook on 0117 9424378. Bristol Sugarcraft Guild meet every third Thursday in the month except August.We welcome all -from beginners to the more competent crafter Meetings start at 7.30-9.30 at St. Andrews church. For more information ring Bristol9568737 or 9653568 Knitting Group, Church Cafe at St Peter’s in Filton, from 5.00 until 6.30 pm. Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only. Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 904 1844 Keep Fit Association classes, Filton Community Centre, 7.158.15pm 0117 969 3326 Silver surfers: St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘silver-haired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help
with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more! Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers with Lisa at the helm, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning! Come and join us! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August. 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.avonand-bristol-woodturners.org.uk/ fortnightly, North Bristol Creative writing group. Meets fortnightly. 07535111294 northbristolwriting@gmail.com St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up. Work club: St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 12.30-3pm: Drop-in session, Open to all who want some advice / guidance looking for work! Get support with CV writing, filling in job aplications, job searching, interview techniques/practise, volunteering placements, and finding local courses to get more qualifications! Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Tuesday afternoons. Contact the library to book a session. 10am - 1pm Filton Library, Shields Centre, Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm. Appointments to be booked in advance. 01454 865502. smokefree@southglos. gov.uk
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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Fridays
Pre-School story and Rhyme time 2.30pm, Filton Library, Shields Centre Bingo, Filton Community Centre, 7.30pm Motown soul dance party Bawa ballroom, Filton first Friday of each month. 8.30’til 1am (last adm 10.30) strictly over 30’s – very smart casual * no tee shirts or trainers. For more info. call 07860 578708 or go to www. tamlamotownsoulpartynights. co.uk 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.
Saturdays
9.30am – 10.30am, Filton District Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library. Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Saturday mornings. Contact the library to book a session. Monthly Chatterbooks reading group for children in years 5 – 6. Meets on a Saturday afternoon, Filton Library, Shields Centre. St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Vigil Mass, 6pm
Sundays
St Peter’s Church, 8.00am Holy Eucharist; 10.00am Parish Eucharist with crèche and Sunday Club; Noon, Baptism (by appointment); 6.00pm Evening Worship (Choral Evensong on the 1st Sunday of each month)’. St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Morning Mass, 10.30am. Other masses visit www.stteresasfilton.org.uk St Andrew’s Church, Filton, 10.30am, Morning Worship; 6pm, Evening Worship
F.A.C.E. Foundation for Active Community Engagement
For young people: Mondays: Duke of Edinburgh’s awards 6-7pm
Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Silver surfers 10am-12pm, £2.50 Work club 12.30-3pm Youth club for young people 11-15years with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Transition social club for people aged 16+ with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Fridays: Street Dance for 9-14 yr olds 3:45-4:45pm, £4. Youth Club for 7-9yr olds 5-6pm, Youth club for 9-12yr olds 6:308pm, £1. Plus: Silver surfers 10am-12pm Thursdays Work club 12.30-3pm Thursdays Debbie Teml, Youth Centre Manager (Half-time; office hours on Thursday & Fridays) Based at St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. 0117 9691938 07789 947506 www.facefilton.org.uk Register at www. easyfundraising.org.uk - then you can help us raise money when you do any online shopping with various big brand websites, without spending even a penny more! Ask us if you need more details! Thanks for your support!
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. Juniors have a rotating programme of crafts, games, cookery and computers working in small teams. Inters and Seniors have football, basketball, dodgeball etc. plus pool and table tennis, computer games, cookery and music. 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
Filton Community Centre 983 6500
www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Survive Drop-In 10:00 - 12:00 Tel: 0117 9612999 Be Yourself 10:00 - 12:00 Tea Dance 1:45 - 4:00 Tel: 07527 808206 Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:30 8:00 Tel: Gary 07788262397 Pilates 7.00 - 9.00 Tel Becky: 07789 687128 Tuesdays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Pilates 7:00 - 9:00 Tel: Maree 0117 9502411 AA 7:30 - 9:30 Tel: Pauline 0117 9837291 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Wednesdays Pilates 10:00 - 11:00 Tel: Maree 0117 9502411 Line Dancing 2:00 – 4:00 Tel: 07792456988 Dawn James Art 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 01454 616001 Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912
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Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00
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 Rainbows - ages 5 - 7 years Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Thursdays Rainbows - ages 5 - 7 years For more information please contact : d.wilkey@btinternet. com or register at Girlguiding UK website and follow the parent links to register your daughter.
Filton Community Garden meetings
Every second Saturday of the month at 10am-12noon in the Pavillion Room at Elm Park.
Weekdays
Thursdays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Didi Dance 9:45 – 10:30 Tel: 07850983821 Lift Employability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00 Line Dancing 7:30 - 9:30 Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30 Keep Fit 7:30 - 8:30
SHE7, Braemar Crescent, Filton
Fridays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Bingo 7:30 - 9:30 Karate 6:00 - 8:00
Thursday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.00, 12.30pm
Saturdays Ballroom Dancing (3rd & 5th Sat) 7:45-10:45
Got a story or any other inquiry? Call Richard on 0777 555 0607 or email richard@filtonvoice.co.uk
Coffee shop, 9am – 12:30pm, St Peter’s Church, Filton
Tuesday Bingo 7.30pm – 9.15pm
Wednesday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.00, 12.30pm
Saturday Bingo, 7.00pm – 9.pm
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To the front of the property there is a spacious bedroom and shower room, with dining room, kitchen and conservatory to the rear. The property is fitted with
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Bristol Picture Quiz answers from P32 1) Frenchay 2) Henbury 3) Severn Beach 4) Filwood 5) Soundwell 6) Temple Meads 7) Cadbury Heath 8) Broadmead 9) Totterdown
Library unveils new range of autism books People in Filton living with autism or Asperger’s, or who know someone who is, will find a new range of books available at the town’s library. The collection has been recommended by people with autism, and include information and advice, support for living well, advice for relatives and carers, plus personal stories. Communities chair Councillor Heather Goddard said: “These
books are free to borrow for a special extended loan period of six weeks, and if the book you want is not on the shelves when you want it, the library can get hold it for you free of charge. “Libraries provide great places for people to meet and find free entertainment as well as information.” The interactive list of autism books can be found at www. southglos.gov.uk/reading4health.
Feeling a little hungry now? Well, this Pi must be the cheapest computer around. For only about £20 you can buy yourself a complete computer. It is about the size of a large matchbox and, yes, it will do what a desktop computer will do. It has a processor, memory and graphics card as well as a network connection. You download an operating system onto an SD card and there you have it. You will need a screen, keyboard and mouse as well but these can be bought fairly cheaply. You can download Linux or even a basic Windows 10 system (called IoT). And these are free! Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a charity based at Cambridge University, it was released in 2012. There is now a Pi 2 and a Pi zero which costs an amazing £5! What can you do? You can use it for emails and internet use. You can use it to control a robot. You can even use it as a basic NAS (network attached storage) system if you plug in an external hard drive. This means you can store all your photos and music on it to be accessible by other machines in your house. We admit you have to be interested in computers to want to set one up, but it shows that it is possible to get a home PC for much less than a standard desktop. If you would like to hear more, please call us on 0117 969 8767 for informal, impartial technical advice and support. And finally a happy new year to all our readers and customers. We are soon moving to new premises at 28 Gloucester Road North so there will be a new place to goto for your iT!
To advertise, contact sales@filtonvoice.co.uk or Richard on 0777 555 0607 or Emma on 0771 577 0448.
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To advertise in our trade services section from as little as £15 per month contact Richard on 07775 550607 or Emma on 0117 9082121.
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