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MP hits out at Airbus over Brexit stance Airbus are engaging in 'sabre rattling' and appear to be in a 'state of confusion' over Brexit, according to Filton's MP. Jack Lopresti said claims by Filton-based Airbus, that they could be forced to leave the UK after Brexit, were 'empty threats'.

On its website, Airbus said: "The UK exiting the EU next year without a deal – therefore leaving both the single market and customs union immediately and without any agreed transition – would lead to severe disruption and interruption of Turn to Page 2

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Airbus 'sabre rattling' - MP From Page 1 UK production. This scenario would force Airbus to reconsider its investments in the UK, and its long-term footprint in the country, severely undermining UK efforts to keep a competitive and innovative aerospace industry, developing high value jobs."

But Mr Lopresti, who backed Brexit, said: "On June 21 I had a meeting at the Airbus offices at Filton, with their Senior Vice President Katherine Bennett, with other Senior Airbus managers, and with Richard Harrington MP, the Minister for Business and Industry. Other Aerospace companies such as GKN and Rolls Royce were also present.”

“Airbus, who made a profit reported to be approaching £4bn last year, were requesting further taxpayer funded support from Government.

"They have also invited the Prime Minister to open their new ‘Wing of the Future’ facility in Filton.

"At no point was Brexit mentioned by Airbus. Airbus seem to be in a state of confusion about their position.”

"Airbus have used these heavy handed tactics before.

"They threatened to leave the UK if we didn’t join the Euro, which, thank goodness, we didn’t.

"During the Referendum they tried to interfere in the democratic process by writing letters to their employees instructing them how to vote.”

“In recent months, they have tried to interfere in what was a perfectly legal and legitimate take-over bid by Melrose for GKN, saying: “It would be ‘practically impossible’ to give new work to the Aerospace and Automotive Energy Group should the turnaround specialist take it over”.

"This was another ridiculous empty threat from Airbus.

"There were GKN representatives around the boardroom table. ” "I have spoken with Government colleagues, who have confirmed that we are working closely with companies to understand their concerns."

“The employment and wellbeing of my constituents as Member of Parliament for Filton and Bradley Stoke will always be my highest priority, and I am struggling to believe this sabre rattling from Airbus is helpful or credible.”

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A public meeting to discuss issues surrounding Filton Community Association will be held in August, Filtonvoice understands.

Town councillors voted to hold the meeting amidst a complaint being made to the Charity Commission over the association's running of the facility at Elm Park.

Meanwhile,he town council has received a letter on behalf of the association trustees requesting the return of their accounts, which have been held since a dispute with administrator Oliver Newbury.

Town councillor Alan Tink said: "We ought to hold a public meeting. We were asked by MP Jack Lopresti to sort this out."

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n ARENA FOR FILTON?

Filton set to get 'event space' whatever outcome of Bristol uncertainty over arena

by Rebecca Day It’s a resounding “yes” from Filton residents following news that the Bristol arena could potentially move to the airfield.

Cheswick Village residents, invited to comment on Facebook, are more apprehensive, saying that parking and traffic are already problematic in the area and that an arena would only worsen the congestion.

Improved transport provisions and infrastructure

would need to be in place before an arena is built, residents say.

The news comes after a review into the Bristol arena project revealed that it would cost £32m more than expected to build at Temple Quay – the Bristol city centre site originally earmarked for the venue.

As Filtonvoice went to print, it was revealed Bristol mayor Marvin Rees was planning to take more time to consider the options.

Auditors KPMG noted in their ‘value for money assessment’ report that the Bristol arena, which would be entirely publicly funded, would be one of the most expensive in the UK. As an alternative option, Filton airfield developer, YTL, has put forward proposals to develop the Brabazon hangar into an arena – should Bristol mayor Rees decide he does not wish to proceed with Temple Quay.

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The Filton arena would seat 16,000 and would cost an estimated £100m to build – it would be privately funded and owned by YTL, therefore not affecting the public purse.

However, KPMG recognises that a “leakage of economic benefits” from Bristol may be likely if the arena is to be built in Filton.

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n ARENA FOR FILTON?

YTL: We'll still create an 'event space' for Filton

From Page 3 said: “If Temple Quay isn’t the right place for the arena, then our proposal to develop the Brabazon hangar could be an option. The arena would create hundreds of jobs for local people – from needing people to help with the building of the arena to people working at the venue.

“By developing the Brabazon

hangar into an arena, we would be preserving Filton’s aeronautical history and celebrating its heritage.

“We’ve got aspirations to create something that is world class and would attract headline acts, and of course, would put Filton on the map.”

YTL anticipates that the Filton arena would be the size of the O2 Arena in London and

would be the third largest in the country. The spokesperson added that should Bristol City Council decide to continue with Temple Quay, YTL says that it will still develop the hangar into an event space and that they have always been looking to make use of the hangar for sports or other activities.

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plans have been agreed and funding has been secured for the extension of the MetroBus route to include the airfield and a rail link from the airfield to Temple Meads.

In a report to Filton Town Council, councillor Roger Hutchinson stated: “I will say that I would come down in favour of the [Brabazon] on balance.

“As far as the Filton option is concerned there would be ample parking and our challenge would be to encourage people by the provision of good public transport at an affordable price to leave their cars at home or at park and ride sites.

“This would have to be a real opportunity to move forward to the completion of the Henbury Loop from the currently planned Henbury Spur. “[It] would be helpful if public transport is to be commercial and sustainable and possibly run through areas that are not currently served by buses, but also the large events will take place on evenings and weekends avoiding our rush hours.

“I am sure that whilst infrastructure would be a challenge for our local authorities and the developers, it is a challenge that could involve use of new transport options and technologies, and a good new station right beside the Brabazon Hangar serving the venue and the new development as well as Filton and surrounding areas, with a stop for Metrobus and local buses and other routes.”

Northville ward councillor Mubashar Chaudhry said: “[I] hope this will invite infrastructure improvement, new jobs and business opportunities and improved rail network.”

Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Jack Lopresti has welcomed the idea of the move. He said: “Our area needs a major venue which will deliver much needed jobs and investment.

“If this project is to go ahead, I expect to see significant amount of monies invested to improve local rail and other significant local transport infrastructure.

“I have heard a lot of talk of money being available for the existing proposed sites. I’ll be working hard to see that money spent in our area to make the project work.”

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n ARENA FOR FILTON... LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY ON FACEBOOK Filton views

Michael Walker: “Absolutely great idea. The city centre is one of the most inaccessible in the UK. The reality is the vast majority of people would not travel to events on the train due to excessive costs and limited timetable. ” Callum Tucker: “As a student at UWE I think it would be a great addition to the area nightlife and a nice change not having to other cities.”

Anne Ritter: “Definitely [a] positive move.

Need a local arena so we don't have travel ourselves! Great news for job prospects.”

Jo Clayton Hunt: “As long as (infrastructure) is a consideration with a rail link and parking surely it’s only a positive for the local economy. Perhaps more B&Bs less HMOs!” Sarah Smith: “I am concerned about the threat to the community garden related to widening the ring road. But such a development would bring money to improve direct bus links” Rikki Teml: “This would be fantastic for Filton and local businesses. We have the train line waiting to be used again and the road links.”

Fi Cantillon: “Fills me with dread. Our roads are already horrendous Liz Bartlett: “It would be amazing! Bristol compared to all the other cities I've lived in is really lacking a big concert venue"

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.. and in Cheswick

Laura Harris: “Parking is currently a huge issue for Cheswick Village. Adding an arena will only make matters worse and potentially dangerous. Even if there was parking in the plans people would rather get free parking locally then pay for official parking. I would not support any plans for the arena being in the area for that reason.”

Marcey Egan: “Parking and congestion a nightmare already. No direct bus to [get] there. At least if it's on Temple Island I have the choice of several buses to Temple Meads or jumping on the train.”

Tracey Baillie: “The traffic is already horrific around here. Just imagine if there were thousands more vehicles on the roads. No!!!

Temple Meads is far more suitable.”

Rob Curwood: “I think the arena in Filton is an ideal location. There is plenty of land there to build car parks, and it is a less built up area for noise pollution. Filton has easy access to the M4 and M5. Also a local rail link will be built to serve it. Loads of stadiums are built on the outskirts of cities. I don't think the city centre could handle the traffic on big gig nights. It is nowhere near Cheswick to cause parking problems here and would create quality employment " Gary Williams: “I think the people of Bristol need to look a little more at the bigger picture and stop taking the 'Not in my Backyard' approach.”

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Musician Byron awarded British Empire Medal LOCAL resident Byron Jones, commonly known as the Welsh Wizard, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to his community.

Byron, right, was nominated for the ward by his partner Terry, who tragically died before he could see the award be given.

Born in Risca, South Wales, in 1949 Byron has been a professional musician for 55 years and has lived in Bristol for the last 27 years and previously owned an organs and pianos store on Whiteladies Road.

He fondly remembers being interested in music from the age of three when he was able to reach to the keys of the piano.

Within a year he was sitting and starting to play and showing great promise on the piano and then the organ.

He played in a local church, and developed his style over the years. Whilst still at school, By-

ron played at the local chapel and then progressed to the working men’s clubs of Wales where an organ demonstrator gave Byron

his first job, three nights at a local rugby club where he was paid £3 a night.

Since then, over the last 30 years, Byron has played for many Summer Season Spectacular shows, made countless radio broadcasts and made many television appearances in Great Britain and America, as well as producing his own recordings on CD and DVD. Byron has his own music society of loyal fans and friends from all over the world.

Throughout his glittering career Byron has raised many thousands of pounds for a range of different charities and puts on regular concerts at Horfield Methodist Church in Eden Grove for the benefit of MacMillans.

Byron has also played most of the major theatre pipe organs in Great Britain, namely Comptons, Christies and Wurlitzers including the famous Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer. He is a much-sought-

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after concert performer, and travels all over the country, giving concerts on many of the loved and cherished Theatre Cinema Organs that have been preserved and held in affection.

He also cannot resist the temptation to sample all kinds of church organs when he has the opportunity.

There are hundreds of organ societies around the country today having guest organists in concert, and Byron is among the tops, being sought after for these events, even as far as Spain and Jersey.

In recent years Byron has achieved an increasing international success, with many new friends in Canada, the USA and Holland who look forward to seeing him during his visits there.

Never happier than when seated at the console of some of the world’s finest organs, Byron’s magic touch is appreciated all around the world.

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Recyling up 14% after a year of new bin strategy Recycling has risen by 14 per cent in the first year since the introduction of a new Waste Strategy in Filton.

Since weekly recycling collections began in June 2017, an extra 3,644 tonnes of recyclables have been collected across South Glos.

Smaller black wheelie bins were rolled out over 12 weeks from January 2018, 3,350 tonnes less waste has been thrown away, a 16 per cent reduction.

While some experienced some inevitable teething issues with changes to the service, the overwhelming majority of residents are now sorting their recyclables effectively and with a renewed focus on recycling more, putting less in their smaller black bins.

According to the council the changes deliver a less wasteful and more environmentallyfriendly service, maximising value for money for residents.

A spokesman said: "We found that 52 per cent of the average households black bin rubbish could actually be recycled from home. Putting recycling in the black bin increases costs, affects our recycling rates, and wastes valuable resources.

"We developed our Waste Strategy 2015-2020 to meet new financial and environmental; targets to increase our recycling rates, reduce the cost of collecting and disposing of landfill waste."

The main changes in the new waste strategy were: • Collect all recycling every week

instead of every fortnight, to simplify collections and make the recycling service easier for residents to use • Reduce the number of containers by giving residents the option to use green boxes to sort their recycling instead of a combination of boxes and bags • Change the 240 litre black bins for non-recyclable waste to 140 litres to further encourage recycling and promote waste reduction • Provide discounted reusable nappy kits and bags for disposable nappy waste to help parents with children in nappies manage their waste If you are struggling to cope, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/ sortit or contact the council for help and advice.

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Former Oasis frontman Noel will be heading up the bill, with fellow British music legend Paul Weller another heavyweight act for the event. The Heavy, Houston trio Khruangbin, Nadine Shah and Dream Wife will also be playing to tens of thousands of music fans on Bristol’s much-loved green space.

The Avon stage will be headlined by a live set from electronic legends Orbital and will also host performances from producer/ DJ Goldie and the Heritage Ensemble, Basement Jaxx playing their world beating DJ set, Channel One reggae soundsystem and Laid Blak.

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It couldn't be easier to enter, simply email richard@filtonvoice.co.uk with your name and why you should win these tickets. You can also enter by post, to Filtonvoice, 49 Dunkeld Ave, Filton BS34 7RQ. Postal entries must include a phone number. Entries close on July 31

Conal Dodds, co-founder of co-promoters Crosstown Concerts commented: “Noel has never headlined a show in Bristol so we are really excited to bring him and his band to the city and I think we’ve got the best line up we’ve had so far at The Downs.”,,

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Good cod! Popular chippy set to

by Keri Beckingham One of the best loved fish and chip shops in Filton is set to reopen to the delight of customers.

The Jolly Fryer was opened

by Stamatis Lomvardos in April 1986, and after owning the fish and chip shop on Filton Avenue for nearly 32 years, his sons Andreas and Spiros Lomvardos decided to move on in March.

As previously reported in Filton Voice, although new owners had previously stepped in to take over, a spokesman for The Jolly Fryer confirmed that they had subsequently pulled out.

However since then, Nick Lomvardos – who worked at the Jolly Fryer with his dad and brothers until 2010 when he bought the Bishopston Fish Bar – has confirmed he is back and ready to reopen the shop in his

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reopen dad’s memory. In the eight years that he’s owned Bishopston Fish Bar, they have won 15 awards and have been named as one of the top 20 UK shops in the National Fish and Chip Shop of The Year competition.

The news that the Jolly Fryer is to reopen as Ocean Catch was posted by Nick on the Filton News and Views Facebook page on Saturday, June 16. Since then, the post has received 180 likes and 70 comments from locals who have said “so pleased you’re coming back”, “we have missed you” and that they can’t wait to visit when the shop is back up and running.

Speaking to Filton Voice about his decision to take the shop over, Nick said: “Dad died on May 27 last year, and it broke my heart more than anyone I think as he taught me everything

The Ocean Catch Fish Bar during its refurbishment I knew about fish and chips. I couldn’t stand the thought of the shop being empty and closed up, and so I’m doing this for him.

“My parents worked hard for that place and I want to see it open again.

“Dad really was the Jolly Fryer and as we’ve lost him I wanted to move away from the Jolly Fryer name. Ocean Catch will not be doing what the Jolly

Fryer used to do, so there won’t be any kebabs on the menu, but like we do at Bishopston I want to give people quality, traditional fish and chips. It will be a small menu and at least 50% of products will be homemade such as fishcakes, beef burgers and tartare sauce. I am also going to add in some gluten-free options.

“I’m also going to be spending a bit of money to do the place up,

and there will be a photo of my dad in there and a plaque in his memory as well.

“My passion is fish and chips, and after 32 years I still enjoy doing it. For me the perfect fish and chips is all about the basics, and at Ocean Catch we’ll be following in the footsteps of what we do so well at Bishopston Fish Bar. That means changing the oil every Friday, peeling and chipping the spuds and making the batter fresh every day, and de-boning and cutting the fish on the day, too.

“The day I left the Jolly Fryer it broke my heart, as over 24 years I made a lot of friends, and now I want to give the people of Filton the best fish and chips this side of town.”

Nick plans to split his time working between the two shops, and is hoping to open Ocean Catch in September. He has confirmed that he will also be recruiting locally for staff nearer the time and has plans to do something special for customers on their first day, too – details to follow!

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Joint diamond wedding for couples who met on honeymoon in 1958

by Keri Beckingham Jean and Brian Flynn have celebrated 60 years of marriage after first meeting as pen pals in 1955.

Jean grew up in Filton and through St Andrew’s Methodist Church, she started writing to Brian who was serving his national service with the Gloucestershire Regiment in Kenya. Jean and Brian wrote to each other for 18 months before Brian travelled from his home in Cheltenham to visit her at her parent’s house in Filton for the first time, and love blossomed from there.

After a nine-month courtship, Brian told Jean that they should go and choose an engagement ring. When the day of the

John, Shirley, Jean and Brian on honeymoon in Torquay proposal arrived, things didn’t entirely go to plan as Brian’s train arrived at Stapleton Road

station instead of Temple Meads, leaving Jean thinking that she had been stood up. As there was

no way for them to contact each other in those days, Jean went home and was comforted by her mum, but after getting a bus from the centre of town to Filton, Brian finally arrived and popped the question.

The couple decided that they would settle together in Bristol, with Brian working for a small builder in Bedminster and Jean working at the Co-op’s offices.

After six months, they got married at St Peter’s Church in Filton, before moving to a garden flat in Burlington Road in Redland.

For their honeymoon, the newlyweds went to Torquay for a week, which Jean says was the place to go in those days. They stayed at The Devonshire Hotel,

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Jean and Brian with John and Shirley on their joint 60th anniversary. Right, Jean and Brian’s wedding day where they met John and Shirley and Pat and Vic, two couples from London who were also on honeymoon.

At the end of their holiday the couples swapped addresses and agreed to stay in touch.

Jean and Brian had two daughters called Caroline and Jacqueline, who were born in 1964 and 1965, and the family moved to Mangotsfield. At the same time, John and Shirley also had two daughters, and they decided to go and live in America where John set up his own company.

Over the years the couples used to write to each other and send Christmas cards, and John and Shirley also travelled back to visit Jean and Brian on several occasions.

Jean and Brian lived in Mangotsfield for 43 years, and during this time Brian started doing exhibition work for RollsRoyce, where he travelled the world to countries like France and Germany. Jean had a varied career as a training manager for Tupperware (the first in Bristol and the second in the whole country), the first lady car salesman for Cathedral Cars on Hotwells Road, and she was also the governor of a beauty therapy college.

Brian and Jean moved to their

current house in Emersons Green in 2004 and all three couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaries together at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham in 2008. Unfortunately, Brian was forced to retire after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60 and was diagnosed with dementia in 2012, and Vic passed away in 2013.

Fast forward to today and in a joint diamond anniversary celebration, John and Shirley travelled back from America to have lunch at Jean and Brian’s house, with Jean cooking a starter of smoked salmon with raw beetroot, rocket and horseradish, French Poule Blanc with roasted new potatoes and vegetables for main, and a dessert of meringue roulade – all washed down with plenty of Champagne.

Speaking about their diamond anniversary and their secret to a long marriage, Jean told The Voice: “On our actual anniversary we went to the Priory Hotel in Bath for dinner with our daughters and our grandsons. In the evening, we had 24 friends and colleagues over to the house to have bubbles and cake which was lovely. We also had a card from the Queen arrive on the day, which was a very special thing to receive.

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“We’ve been very fortunate to be married for as long as we have. We’ve always supported our family and they’ve always supported us. We don’t have rows, if you want to have an argument you just go and talk to yourself for a while! We’ve also had a very sociable life, and we’re very privileged to have good friends and be part of a very happy family.”

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n NEWS Members of Filton Youth Council addressed a recent meeting of the town council.

Alex, Anisa and Duan, supported by Sarah Howard, told councillors that an Easter fun day raised £170 and that they had been learning about government and parliament as well as seeking ways to improve Filton.

They said that next year the focus would be on the environment with a mission to 'Keep Filton Tidy'. They will also be hosting a summer fun day when they will be sharing ideas with other young people and also looking to add to their current membership of eight.

For more details, contact the town council at Elm Park.

All the fun of the fair and much more at festival

Bands, a fairground, vintage cars and much more will feature at this year's Filton Festival.

It will be helpd on Sunday, July 8 at Elm Park field, from noon-5pm.

Tasha Gould of Filton Town Council said: "Come along to this year's Filton Festival and enjoy lots of family fun.

"There will be live music throughout the day from Area of Effect, Brit Hop Boys and Hooper.

"There will also be a selection of entertainment between the

bands and a bar with a range of drinks and refreshments."

Attractions for all the family to enjoy include: • Jenkins Family Fair • Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos • Balloon Modelling • Bird Show • Inflatable assault course • Meet and Greet with Mickey & Mini Mouse • Vintage Cars • A range of stalls • Rodeo Bull • Stilt Walker & Circus Workshop Car Parking is £1.00.

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Filton Golf Club plans new practice facility

by Keri Beckingham Filton Golf Club has submitted a planning application to build a new nine-hole pitch and putt practice facility that would be “the first of its kind” in the UK. The planning application, which was submitted to Bristol City Council on 17 April under reference 18/02044/F, includes plans to build a three hole Par-3 golf course and a nine hole pitch and putt course with driving range, pitching area and putting green.

According to the course architects (re)GOLF Design, the design of the putting green has been based on the world renowned “Himalayas” putting course at the famous St. Andrews golf course in Scotland, and it is

hoped the facility will be a place “where great fun and enjoyment will be had by all”.

In addition, the plans for the golf club on Golf Course Lane also include the construction of a 1.6km long walking/cycling/ jogging track that could be used by members, as well as the general public.

It is expected that the works would take up to three years to complete, and would require more than 150,000 metres cubed of materials. To supply this, it would potentially involve heavy goods vehicles making up to 27 trips to the site per day, over five and a half days a week.

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also submitted, which details that the golf club plans to provide an “ecologically sound low maintenance facility with planting of new trees and shrubs”, “potential for disabled persons to attend to learn golf and enjoy outdoor periods by way of the short course with full wheelchair accessibility”, “provision of foot golf - a new exciting and rapidly expanding fun way to exercise and enjoy a game with friends”, as well as “potential for archery in a safe environment.”

At the time of writing two comments had been received from residents, which were both objections on the grounds of privacy and the potential risk of unexploded bombs being disturbed. Within the application, it states there is a medium risk that “unexploded high explosive bombs fell

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unnoticed and unrecorded within the site boundary” of the golf club during World War Two, and there are several risk mitigations options available if the works go ahead.

Commenting on behalf of Filton Golf Club, Managing Secretary Ian McMahon said: “A planning application has been submitted and hopefully, this will be approved. Once this happens, the club will then review the items included in the application and make the necessary decisions for improvements to Filton Golf Club.

“Any developments will be great additions to the club and continue to be a valuable asset to the Filton community.”

Residents can keep up to date with the planning application’s developments on the council’s website: planningonline.bristol. gov.uk

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Chess lessons have been paying off for pupils at Shield Road Primary. They took part in the annual schools tournament at the City Hall in Bristol .... and came first! The Year 5 class has been learning chess every Monday with chess teacher, Peter Saunders. Shield Road Primary came first out of 25 other school even though it was only the second year they entered. Last year he school came third. The four children who represented the school were Kyle M, Duan, Sanseta and Karen.

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n MY VIEW - FILTON MP JACK LOPRESTI

Cribbs expansion plans will create thousands of jobs for local people Recently, I asked the Prime Minister in Prime Minister's Questions if she would ensure that the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire MP, would make a timely decision regarding the expansion of Cribbs Causeway.

This expansion represents huge economic benefit to our region. Not only will it create 3,000 construction jobs, but also 3,750 permanent jobs and 150 new homes, as well as significant investment in local infrastructure. The Prime Minister informed the House that the Secretary of State is currently considering the inspectors report, and hopes to issue his decision on or before August 2. I will continue to keep a close eye on this, and eagerly await the decision when it is issued by the Secretary of State.

The Prime Minister has also recently announced an increase in funding for the NHS. The NHS is to receive £20bn a year extra in real terms by 2023, which is approximately £600 million a week in cash terms, representing a 3.4% increase annually. This will lead to the NHS delivery improved services. Mrs May has said that in return we will hold NHS leaders to account, and insist that the NHS’s bureaucracy becomes more efficient so that this money reaches the front line of our nation’s health and social care. This will benefit the people of Filton and Bradley Stoke, as well as the whole nation.

In recent weeks Parliament has become extremely busy with the European (Withdrawal) Bill continuing its passage through the House. It recently came back into the Commons, where I supported the government in voting against the Lords' amendments. The British people have made their views known and clear. 17.4 million people voted to leave the EU. The Government must deliver on Brexit and restore our country to a free, sovereign and selfgoverning nation.

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The owner of a Filton hair salon says the business is going from strength to strength as she celebrates their 3rd anniversary.

Perfected on Gloucester Road North offers 'affordable luxury' with beauty and therapeutic treatments on offer as well as the full range of hair styling.

The salon now has 11 staff - they began in 2015 with just four - including owner Angela Webster and daughter Emily.

Angela said: "We have really grown and we now offer many more services. We have had some clients from the start and real friendships have been built.

"We now have an aesthetics clinic and two beauticians now.

We offer acrylic nails, threading and enhanced brows as well as hair extensions and makeup as well as our normal services."

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n TOWN COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORTS Each year the Filton Town Council produces a series of reports looking back on the past 12 months. Here is a selection and the full set of rerports can be found at filtontowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FTC_Annual_Report_2018.pdf

Town Council Chair Councillor Darryl Coillins

As many of you will be aware we have started work on our Filton Community Plan. We have condensed all your feedback into a handful of work streams as follows: Children, Young People and Families; Green Spaces; Health & Wellbeing; Housing; Traffic & Transport; Training & Jobs; Older People; and Crime and Safety.

The overarching theme to hold all this data is ‘Community Life’. All the data gathered to date can be found on the Filton Town Council Website and a paper copy will be held in the office.

You are all very welcome to view this draft document and give us your feedback regarding how you think we should be moving forward and if you believe that there are any omissions.

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this data available for the Filton Festival.

Further public meetings will be held over the next several months when we have captured and categorised all your inputs.

We will require your further involvement, so we can begin to prioritise all our future actions.

As you might imagine we have a huge amount of data to categorise and to present so should any resident feel they would like to get involved in any of the above work streams then please be assured you will be made most welcome.

I commend to you this full report and give my thanks to all our residents and volunteers who have again worked so hard at making Filton a great place to live and work.

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Town Council Clerk Lesley Reuben We have been working towards increasing council reserves to at least the suggested minimum levels.

This is always difficult with the ageing pool and the unexpected problems that arise in the plant room, which on occasions have caused pool closures. I would like to thank all of the staff both leisure and maintenance that work tirelessly to keep the pool up and running wherever possible.

We were proud to complete the long overdue improvements to the Doug Daniels Pavilion and to the Skittle Alley. This year we are determined to secure funding to refurbishment to the toilets in dry side of the Leisure Centre.

Lesley Reuben Town Clerk and RFO

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The focus for the Town Council finances is to bring the reserves up to a sensible level as recommended by the auditors.

We are on schedule to achieve this by keeping expenditure as low as possible and increasing revenue as much as possible.

This is being achieved thanks to all the efforts being made by the people who work for Filton Town Council.

We have facilities that the local community can be proud of and we will do all within our power and resources to maintain and improve them.

Cllr Ian Scott Chair of Filton Town Council Finance Committee

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Remembering Bill as new pond opened in Community Garden The Tea and Cakes event in the Community Garden was a fantastic success with £820 raised for St Peter's Hospice.

It was a really busy day, the garden was buzzing with activity, the highlight being the opening of the new wildlife pond. As previously reported the pond was built in memory of the garden's inspirational founder Bill Moore who died recently following a long illness.

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Our next event will be the Summer Fete on July 22 when as well as the usual favourites we will have steam engine rides on Rosie and a Freewheelers Blood Motorbike As usual, most things will be free, so come along and enjoy yourselves.

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Later this year we will be and, where appropriate, be We have a team of trained sharing on Facebook the stories of signposted to other agencies and vets and veterinary nurses, a pets and clients who have been at charities. qualified behaviourist as well as the practice over the years and we The Listening Ear Project knowledgeable receptionists and would welcome your interaction. was developed by Revd Lizzie animal nursing assistants.

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The Listening Ear Project is a free service and will be open from Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm (12.30pm on a Friday), and will be based in the Community Coffee Shop at St Peter’s Church, Filton.

It is hoped that the project could be easily replicated in other communities.

Ten volunteers have currently been trained and represent a cross section of the community. There is enough funding to train another 12 people by the end of the year.

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by Rebecca Day Judges had nothing but compliments for two Orchard School Bristol students who created some outstanding dishes at the Young Cook Awards final last month.

Year 8s Kashvi Dhingra and Harry Caldwell made it through to the final round at the Square Food Foundation in south Bristol after impressing judges at the semi-finals in May. Kashvi made a main meal of coconut and spinach chicken curry with a chai pudding for dessert, while Harry cooked seafood paella for his main dish, followed by a citrus fruit pudding.

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South Glos house prices up by 0.3 per cent

by Joseph Hook Data reporter House prices in South Gloucestershire crept up by 0.3% in April, contributing to a 3.4% rise over the last 12 months.

The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £267,397 - significantly higher than the UK average of £226,906.

Across the South West, property prices have risen by 6.1% in the last year, to £255,207. The region outperformed the UK as whole, which saw the average property value increase by 3.9%.

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

The average homeowner in South Gloucestershire will have

seen their property jump in value by around £79,000 in the last five years.

The figures also showed that buyers who made their first step onto the property ladder in South Gloucestershire in April spent an average of £228,382 - around £67,000 more than it would have cost them five years ago.

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people are starting to sit on their hands as they wait to see how things turn out.

“The strongest growth regionally is finally shifting away from London, and moving to the South West and the West Midlands. We expect to the north to start catching up slowly.”

Between January and December last year, the most recent 12 months for which sales volume data is available, 4,857 homes were sold in South Gloucestershire, similar to the number in the previous year.

The highest house prices in the country in April were found in Kensington and Chelsea, where properties sold for an average of £1,350,179 - 17 times the cost of a home in Burnley, where the average property cost just £78,204.

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Golfers teed off with anti-social behaviour

Two-month wait for cancer patients to start treatment

During this period, some topics in the Filton area are a few shop thefts around Abbeywood retail and minor anti-social behaviour on Filton Golf Course with groups of youths.

The main issue at the moment however for the local beat team is reports of drug use on the Elm Park playing fields, particularly in and around the community garden and boules club.

Police have worked very closely with Filton Town Council who have been very supportive, and also with other groups in the area to patrol and report incidents.

Posters have been put up and the area targeted with foot patrols. A few youths have been stopped/searched and cannabis has also been recovered. Police

by Ralph Blackburn Data Reporter More than 15% of South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group’s cancer patients waited at least two months to start treatment following referral by their GP. During the 2017-18 financial year, 765 cancer patients were referred to hospital urgently by their doctors, but 119 did not start their treatment within 62 days, according to NHS figures.

The government has a target of 85% of all referrals to have treatment start within two months. This is to allow for the minority of patients who choose to delay their course of treatment, which may be chemotherapy, surgery or radiation therapy.

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But in Thurrock CCG, Essex, it was just 59%.

Across England the percentage of patients starting treatment within two months has dropped from 87.1% in 20122013, to 82.1% last year.

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Big rise in depression across South Glos

by Joseph Hookk Data Reporter South Gloucestershire has seen one of the highest rises in depression and anxiety in the country, according to a survey of patients registered with GPs. Figures from Public Health England show that one in every nine registered patients in the area, or 11%, was suffering with at least one of the mental health conditions.

But the results show that South Gloucestershire had seen a 22.8% rise since 2015 - the 13thhighest in the country.

The South West as a whole had a lower than average percentage of patients with anxiety or depression. Across the region, 13.1% of respondents in the survey reported one or both of the conditions, an increase of 11.4% on 2015.

Stephen Buckley, from mental health charity Mind,

said: "As attitudes towards mental health improve and with it the understanding that help is available, we're going to see more and more people seek support.

No matter where you live, it is important that everyone has access to quality mental health services, when they need them."

Across England, 13.7% of GPs' patients reported living with depression or anxiety at the start of 2017. They were more common among women, with 14.7% saying they had at least one of the two conditions. For men, the rate was 12.7%.

Nationally, figures varied significantly between areas. The highest rates of depression and anxiety were in Liverpool, where nearly one in five respondents noted the conditions - more than double the rate in West Berkshire.

The results of the survey, conducted between January

and March last year, also showed significant differences according to the background of the respondent, with those from more deprived areas more likely to report anxiety or depression.

Mr Buckley said that the reasons for regional variations were unclear.

He added: "We do know that there are links between, for example, deprivation and mental wellbeing, so it may be that prevalence is genuinely higher in certain areas. On the other hand, more positively, it may be that in some places there is greater awareness that you can get some support from your GP. "Everyone experiences good days and bad days but if the feelings don't go away after a couple of weeks or keep returning, it could be a sign that you're experiencing a common mental health problem like depression or anxiety."

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Home honours its super team for Carers Week Care home provider Barchester Healthcare has paid special tribute to all of their carers throughout the company for National Carers Week, to thank them for their dedication to the residents and patients they care for.

Beaufort Grange care home in Filton, run by Barchester Healthcare, held a day of celebrations and gifts to thank care staff at the home who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.

The carers received a special thank you from general manager Kelly WhittingtonGidley along with sweet treats to enjoy.

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Carers have a vital job in the care of residents throughout the home, and form very special bonds with the people they look after.

They are the day-to-day face of our home, working directly with residents and families to ensure the very best quality care and support is given.

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by Joseph Hook Data Reporter Fewer children in South Gloucestershire starting at a new school in September have been accepted into their first choice.

Newly-released figures from the Department for Education show that 87% of children around one in eight - beginning either primary or secondary education will be joining their preferred school, down from 89% last year.

In Filton, Abbeywood Community School will be oversubscribed in 2018/19 for the third year running and both Filton Hill and Charborough Road Primaries are also 'full to capacity'.

The data shows that of the 2,910 children who have applied to start Year 7 in one of the area's secondary schools, 83% will be joining their first choice.

It is lower than the average rate across the South West, where 88% of children were accepted into their preferred secondary. Nationally, 82% were awarded a place at their top choice of secondary school.

In South Gloucestershire, parents were allowed to provide up to three preferences for their children's secondary school, and 96% of children were accepted into one of these.

Richard Watts of the Local Government Association said: "Since 2010, councils have created more than 800,000 extra new places, and more than 85% of these were in schools rated by Ofsted as good or outstanding.

"This is a demonstrable record that they are doing everything they can to rise to the challenge of ensuring no child

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Richard Watts Local Government Association goes without a place and receives a high-quality education."

There were 3,162 applications for pre-school children to join Reception in one of South Gloucestershire's primaries. Of those, 91% were accepted into their first choice, and 98% were accepted into one their three preferred options.

Across the South West, 92% of children were accepted into their preferred primary school; slightly above the 91% average in England. For each of the last five years, fewer children in England have been accepted into their first-choice secondary schools, as the system feels the impact of a growth in the birth rate in the early 2000s. In primaries, the first-choice rate has increased each year.

Mr Watts warned that as more secondary schools become academies and free schools, local authorities will lose the power to control school admissions.

He said: "As we have previously warned, these figures show demand is reducing in primary schools but increasing in secondary schools. With nearly 70% of secondary schools now academies or free schools, the lack of any council power or influence over the expansion and admissions policies of academies and free schools is a real concern."

"Councils must be given powers to force schools to expand if local agreement cannot be reached voluntarily where this is in the best interests of new and existing pupils. Most academies

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10k challenge raises cash for CLIC Sargent A member of staff from a Filton opticians took on the SimplyHealth Great Bristol 10k and raised £160 for CLIC Sargent.

Store manager Maria Matuszak, from Specsavers on Church View completed the race on Sunday, May 13.

Starting in the historic harbourside area, the route took her through iconic Bristol landmarks.

“It was a challenge but extremely rewarding,” comments Maria. The cheers from the crowd and support from fellow runners spurred me on to keep going. I’d like to say thank you to everyone who made a donation to support our ongoing charity partnership with CLIC Sargent.”

Store director at Specsavers Filton, Ed Stanleigh, says: “We’re incredibly proud of our staff here

in Filton for going above and beyond with their fundraising efforts. For such a small team, it’s inspiring to see their dedication.”

Specsavers in Cribbs Causeway, Bradley Stoke and Filton have come together and nominated CLIC Sargent as their charity of the year for 2018.

CLIC Sargent provides practical, financial and emotional support for children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with cancer or leukaemia. The charity believes that children with cancer have the right to the best possible treatment, care and support throughout their cancer journey and beyond.

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Join us for theme-based creative building fun for primary school aged children

Saturday 9th June Saturday 7th July Saturday 4th August

11:00 – 12:00 It’s FREE to come along All children must be accompanied by a grown up

You are invited to join in the fun and make new friends

FILTON TWINNING 25-31 JULY 2018 Entertaining visitors from St Valliersur-Rhone, France and Witzenhausen, Germany, with a full programme of activities, dinners, dances, trips and guaranteed laughter!

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Applications 54 Cropthorne Road Continued use as self-contained bungalow (Class C3).

8 Kenmore Crescent Installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion. Hip to Gable extension and rear Roof Dormer.

Decisions Airbus, Gloucester Road North Discharge of condition 3 (report verifying that all necessary works have been completed satisfactorily) attached to planning permission PT16/6209/ RVC. Variation of condition 1 attached to planning permission PT15/5535/RM to amend previously approved plans to reduce height of the overall building.

Discharge of Conditions Decided Whittle House Rolls-Royce Site Gloucester Road North Installation of Emergency Generator Approve with Conditions 138 Gloucester Road North Discharge of condition 2 (Extraction and Ventilation) attached to planning permission PT16/5522/F. Change of use

of vacant retail unit (Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Class A5) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

Discharge of Conditions Decided 806 Filton Avenue Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (sui generis) with associated works as defined in Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

Approve with Conditions 58 Conygre Road Erection of single storey rear and side extension to form annex ancillary to main dwelling.

Approve with Conditions Airbus UK, Golf Course Lane Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission PT16/0328/F to now read The development hereby permitted shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition and function (including a car park of 100 spaces) within 4 years from its implementation date of 8th August 2016.

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Filton Library will be open under the Open Access scheme from 8am, beginning on July 4.

The scheme, introduced last year, means the library ill be available for nearly 12 hours every day of the week, although not all hours are staffed.

More than 3,600 people signed up to use South Gloucestershire libraries using Open Access technology, including in Filton, in the first six months since changes to the service were introduced last year.

Open Access enables users to use the library during unstaffed hours through swipe card technology and provides access to books and other services through earlier opening and later closing times for up to seven days-a-week.

In October 2017, with the council required to save £500,000, staffed hours were reduced. To help mitigate this, Open Access technology was rolled out across most of the

council’s libraries. In response, more than 3,600 had signed up to Open Access as of April, with an average of 215 members attending the short induction sessions each month.

In Filton, a public protest was launched amidst fears that the library, in the Shield Retail Park, could close altogether.

The library as been open with staff for 26 hours each week but the building is currently available from 8.30am-7.30pm seven days a week.

The Open Access service has been monitoring usage and feedback from users and there are plans to extend earlymorning opening hours for Open Access users from July, when libraries will be open from 8am.

To find out more about the services and facilities at your local library, go online to www. southglos.gov.uk/libraries.

You can also find out how to register for Open Access at www. southglos.gov.uk/openaccess.

Will Writing & Estate Planning

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

Tel: 01934 526301 for more information.

A Will lets you protect your family’s inheritance and decide how your assets are shared out –

if you don’t make a Will, the law says who gets what.

We have a Bristol-based team of trained will writing consultants who provide a home visiting service and can take your instructions in the comfort of your own home.

Standard single or pair of mirrored Wills £99

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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.

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

Mondays of each month, except August at Fairlawn PrimaryOur School, for a6.25-7.30pm talk or social gathering.

Fairlawn Road, Bristol, 5JL. programme canMontpelier, be seen on theBS6 church Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / website at www.stpeterschurchfilton. rachaelwilliams@talktalk.net . com. New members very welcome, just come on the oras ring Classes run along on 5-7 week basisnight - charged a block Jane on 0117(£8 9699987 on 0117 booking per class or -1stJanet Class Free) 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We warmly welcome new members.

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

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

For more information ring Bristol 9568737 or 9653568 Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1

adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

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

Or just come along any Thursday to meet us.

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

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

The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet every third Thursday at St Teresa’s Church Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For details, www.avon-andbristol-woodturners.org.uk/fortnightly, St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up.

Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm.

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

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

Gents ... collared shirt required – no trainers.

For more info call 07860 578708 or www.mingles.co.uk FB Luv2mingle. session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure St Andrew's Methodist Wesley Guild meets in the Church lounge every other Friday evening at 7.30 p.m commencing September 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 Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library.

Lymphoedema Awareness and Information Day Monday, 9th July, 11am to 3pm.

Spire Conference Centre 300 Park Avenue, Aztec West Almondsbury, BS32 4SY

Garment suppliers, healthcare professionals and support services will be presenting an exhibition of everything lymphoedema. Free to attend, all welcome. Drop in for as long as you like - light refreshments provided.

For more information www.sites.google.com/site/bristollymph or BristolAndDistrictLymph@gmail.com

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

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

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

Sundays St Peter’s Church, 8.00am Holy Eucharist; 10.00am Parish Eucharist with crèche and Sunday Club; Noon, Baptism (by appointment); 6.00pm Evening Worship (Choral Evensong on the 1st Sunday of each month)’.

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

Pyramid Youth Club Monday 6.30-8 p.m. Club aged 9+ Tuesday 6.30-7.40 Judo aged 6+ (no adult class) Thursday 6.30-7.45 Club aged 6-8 Friday 6.30-8 p.m. Club aged 9+ New members are welcome. Please ring 9691315 if you want more information.

There are vacancies in all age groups.

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

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.

Family Fun Day Sunday 15th July Frenchay Cricket Club Frenchay, BS16 1QN

12 - 5pm Free Entry!

• Kids Game Zone • Bouncy Castle • Raffle - top prize weekday champagne balloon flight for two!

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Bar Live Music Stalls and demonstrations BBQ & Picnic area Glitter Tattoos Dog show Cognitive Board Games

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100% of all profits will go towards the Headway Bristol Carers and Community Support Fund

Please email fundraising@headwaybristol.org.uk if you would like to book a stall or request raffle tickets

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

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

Filton Community Centre 983 6500 www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Krav Maga martial arts 8:00 - 9:30pm Tuesdays Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Kumon Maths and English Classes 3.30pm - 5.30pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Pilates 7:15 - 8:15pm with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Yoga with Rashmi 7 - 8pm 07789 747834 Wednesdays Pilates 9.30-10.30am with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Jumpfit 5.40 - 6.40pm www.jumpfituk.com Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912 Krav Maga 8:00 - 9:30pm Thursdays Lift Employ ability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00pm Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30pm Kumon Maths and English classes 4pm - 6pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Karate 6:00 - 9:00pm Fridays

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

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

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

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Tuesdays 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

n DIARY DATES (see also Page 42) Monday, July 9 St. Peter's Ladies' Group Cream Tea, at 7.30 pm in St. Peter's Church Hall. Admission £3. Also on the evening Darryl Collins will give us a talk on a project he is hoping to set up in Filton, called "Ladies in Sheds". It is an initiative driven by Age UK and will be similar to the "Men in Sheds" group, who meet weekly in Nutfield Grove Scout Hut and practice their DIY skills together. There is also a social side and to help their proceedings along there is virtually an unlimited supply of tea coffee and biscuits. Any ladies who would be interested in joining such a group, please come along and find out more.

Saturday, July 14 Frenchay Fete & Flower Show, 14 July 1.30pm. Stalls open 12.30. Exhibition areas 1.30pm. Attractions include Animal corner with Alpacas, Brass band, Morris dancers, Junior Cheerleaders, Face painting, Cream teas and free Vintage buses connecting Vintage Vehicle exhibition at Frenchay Museum. Frenchay Common:Entry £2.50: Car parking. Pictures & entry form for exhibits: www.frenchayflowershow.com.

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

Mondays We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of ukulele players who meet every Monday evening at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, from 7.00 to 8.30 pm. Contact Sue on 0117 979 0381; e mail itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk

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••REPAIRS/BURSTS REPAIRS/BURSTS • STOPTAPS STOPTAPS • DRIPS • LEAKS • REPAIRS •• TANKS, TOILETS TANKS, • TOILETS • BALL VALVES TAPS, WASHERS VALVES ••TAPS, WASHERS • BALL VALVES • LEAD PIPES ETC LEAD-PIPES •• LEAD-PIPES

Tel: 0117 979 3842 or 07791 786 820 PAINTER AND DECORATOR

DAVE TRIMBY ROOFING SERVICES

The EXPERTS in plumbing and heating 365 days a year!!

Call us NOW on

07779 303880

RUBBISH CLEARANCE

CLEARED

Registered upper tier waste carrier licence no CBDU225074

We load and clear rubbish/junk from houses Flats, Sheds, Attics, Gardens etc etc No job too small - we even clear single items Cheaper than a skip and we load no VAT

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Contact Stuart or Sue

Freephone 0800 0234 995 Mobile 07770944727 anytime inc. weekends

WASTE CLEARANCE

Avon Waste Clearance

Carp

DON’T GET A SKIP - CALL US!

Site Clearance Commercial Clearance House Clearance Loft Clearance Garden Clearance Property Maintenance

PLUS Garages/ sheds dismantled, tree service FULLY LICENCED

Upholstery & mpplumbingservices.com

www.avonwasteclearance.co.uk 0117 950 4930 | 0776 663 8023

Perfected Hair & Beauty

... in Filton

Join us to celebrate our 3rd BIRTHDAY

Wednesday, 4th July, 4pm-8pm ... with bubbles and nibbles ... find out about some amazing offers and meet the team!

Longer opening hours to include late nights

(Thursdays until 9pm and Fridays until 8pm) ... now open 6 days a week INCLUDING MONDAYS.

New treatments on offer such as Acrylic Nails, Threading and Individual Lashes

0117 969 4857

30 Gloucester Road North, Filton Park, Bristol BS7 0SJ www.perfectedhairandbeauty.com | info@perfectedhairandbeauty.com Twitter @perfecteduk | Facebook ‘Perfected Hair and Beauty’

TWO AMAZING PERFECTED OFFERS Birthday offer

Birthday offer

* Does not include clinic or over 60s offers, and not in conjunction with any other offer.

Terms and conditions apply, valid until 31/7/18

*Terms and conditions apply, valid only 4-8pm on 4th July, 2018

Bring this voucher into the salon during July and you will receive a MASSIVE 33% OFF ANY SERVICE*

Bring this voucher to our anniversary party on Wednesday, 4th July, 4-8pm to receive a GOODY BAG and other fantastic offers*