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My nursery could be forced to close A Filton nursery owner says she could be forced to close her business after receiving an £800 increase in her monthly rent bill from Filton Community Association.

Robins Nursery, which looks after 39 pre-school children, has been based in the FCA building at Elm Park since last September.

Owner Kerri Robbins said she received an invoice last month for £2,470.73 – an increase of nearly £800 on previous months, when the charge was £1,675.

Filton Community Association treasurer David Gillard said Ms Robins had ‘changed her hours’ from six hours per day to 10 hours.

He said he was not willing to discuss the matter further.

Ms Robbins said she accepted the hours had gone up but her estimate was the bill should be

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Nursery owner's fears From Page 1 around £2,000 and that she was willing to speak to the association trustees to negotiate.

She said some of the nursery hours were unstaffed and the increase should not be so much.

And she added that for some of the time, she does not have access to the larger Leslie Harris room and has to use smaller rooms.

In a posting on Facebook she said the situation was not affordable and she told Filtonvoice that if the situation could not be resolved, she would be forced to close the business.

Currently she is using space at Filton Leisure Centre for some of the time but Ofsted rules mean she cannot move to new premises without giving six months’ notice.

She said: “I just want to protect my nursery and my business.

“We have 39 children at the nursery.

"We are looking at the

prospect of being unable to continue unless we can negotiate a proper price.”

Ms Robbins added that she increased her hours in December, but until now had not received a higher bill. l In a separate matter, last month Filtonvoice revealed the association had been reported to the Charity Commission.

A Charity Commission spokesperson said: “The Commission is assessing how the trustees of Filton Community Association (301531) are managing the charity’s finances, after receiving a complaint which highlighted concerns about the governance of the charity.

"We are in contact with the charity and have requested further information from them.”

Since then, association president Roz Kendall has stepped down from her role.

According to the Charity Commission website, the remaining trustees are David Gillard and his wife Margaret Gillard.

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Antiques Roadshow comes to Filton

by Rebecca Day An antique in its own right, the last ever Concorde to be built served as the perfect backdrop to popular BBC television show Antiques Roadshow last month when it was filmed at the Aerospace Bristol museum.

Thousands of people from

the local area, and further afield, queued from the early hours on May 17 to have their treasures valued and stories heard by the Antiques Roadshow experts ‌ some of which were Concorde related.

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CONTINUED FROM P3 guests then joined other queues once inside the museum to speak to valuers who specialised in their item.

As the experts meticulously inspected each antique, guests waited with bated breath, hoping that their item would be worth more than just sentimental value.

Any standout objects were then put before the television crew outside in the glorious sunshine.

One item that did receive much attention was a painting of the Concorde, owned by Arthur Hall from Easter Compton.

Arthur, who owns Concorde House in Patchway Trading Estate, had the painting commissioned in 1963 for Midlands Bank, who were leasing the ground floor of the building.

Arthur said: “The plane in the painting is a prototype but people who are familiar with the Concorde have commented how accurate it is, so I thought I would bring it along today to see if it’s worth something.”

Arthur said that he has offered the painting to the museum.

Carol Griffiths, from Patchway, volunteers at the museum and was a steward for the event. Her father designed a very important element of the Concorde.

She said: “I wanted to volunteer at the museum because my dad designed the toilets for the Concorde. Growing up, I also saw the first Concorde to be built in Britain, being constructed here on the airfield in the Brabazon Hangar.

“I was really excited when I found out that we would be stewarding here today because I love watching Antiques Roadshow – I value everything!

Sometimes I even get it right.”

One showstopper was the Bristol Cars, which were manufactured on the site after the war.

A truly fascinating story about the cars came from Sir George White, whose family founded the Bristol Aeroplane Company and later developed Bristol Cars to provide jobs for people after the war.

Sir George told the Filtonvoice: “In 1941, my grandfather – who took over the Bristol Aeroplane Company from my great grandfather – asked my father to draw up a plan for how they were going to find work for people in the factory after the war.

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Fiona Bruce with Sir George White and his Bristol 400

“It was also the time of Dunkirk, one of the lowest points during the war and an extraordinary moment to start planning for after the war as nobody knew if we’d be under the German jackboot or not.

“One of the ideas my father came up with was to build motorcars, because he’d always been keen on them.”

Following the war, Bristol Aeroplane Company took

over Frazer Nash – the British importers and assemblers of BMW – and began manufacturing the first Bristol Cars.

It was then in 1969 that sadly, Sir George White’s father suffered a serious car accident and the business had to be sold.

Sir George, who owns two Bristol Cars – one of which was on show at the Antiques Roadshow, said: “When I was 16,

I was unbelievably lucky to have been given a Bristol 404 2-seater sports car by my father, and I’ve kept it for 55 years.

“My son approached me about five years ago, and said, ‘dad, don’t you think it would be a good idea if we rallied your car?’ When was I was 17/18, I had some very near misses, and I thought, do I really want my 20-year-old rallying about in it now?

“So, I suggested to him that we get an old Bristol 400 that we’re not sentimental about.

We started looking around and then this car appeared, and extraordinarily, it was the first car that my father sold from the factory.

“It was dispatched from Filton 71 years ago yesterday, so that’s why the Antiques Roadshow wanted it here today.”

Filtonvoice also spoke with Antiques Roadshow presenter, Fiona Bruce. She told us: “It’s the first time I’ve been at this museum and it’s wonderful.

“I was here yesterday – I went in the chopper and filmed on the Concorde simulator, crashed into the Avon Gorge – not so good!

“But it’s lovely – a sunny day, lots of people here. Obviously Concorde is here, so people have brought along Concorde memorabilia including the first ticket ever sold to fly on the Concorde.

Lloyd Burnell, Executive Director at Aerospace Bristol, said: “As a new museum that celebrates Bristol’s rich aviation heritage, Aerospace Bristol was delighted to host the Antiques Roadshow under the wings of Concorde. We enjoyed a fantastic response from the local community.”

Filtonvoice could not reveal what the items mentioned have been valued at - all will be revealed when the show airs. It is not known when the programme, which will be broadcast in two parts, will be televised.

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Ethan’s on song for X Factor audition

by Keri Beckingham A local singer-songwriter is dreaming big after he recently auditioned for X Factor.

Seventeen-year-old Ethan Dalton used to live opposite Filton Hill Primary School and now lives in Charlton Hayes. He taught himself to play the guitar at age 14, and is currently a fulltime first year student at Access Creative College in Hengrove, where he is studying level three music performance.

Ethan writes his own songs and composes the music on his guitar, and the recording and production is then done through the college or a local studio.

Speaking about his passion for music, Ethan said: “I’ve loved music since I was a kid – Mum says if music was on when I used

to walk past the pub I would stop and dance. I bought my first acoustic guitar for £40 at the start of year 10 and taught myself to play using videos, and eventually I saved up and was able to buy a new guitar at the end of 2016 which was really exciting.

“I used to only sing in the shower when no one was home, and I started properly singing when I got my guitar as I realised I had something. I’ve written 100s of songs, and if I don’t like my own song I won’t show it to anyone, but I have three so far that I really love.”

The first people to ever hear Ethan sing were his colleagues at the Bailey’s Court Inn pub in Bradley Stoke where he used to work, however his mum, Zoe, has

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only heard him perform recently after he announced that he wanted to audition for season 15 of the X Factor. “He has shown amazing potential,” she said.

His audition for the ITV talent show took place at Bristol’s Cabot Circus on May 12, where he had to record an audition in a booth with four soundproof walls.

Ethan decided to perform one of his own songs, and is expecting to hear on July 25 whether he will go through to the next stage of the process, which will involve performing for the judges themselves.

“I’m working as hard on my music as I can at the moment and over the summer I am going to spend most of my time busking in town. My first EP will also be released at the end of July.”

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Residents needed to help make improvements to Filton BMX track

by Keri Beckingham A passionate BMX rider is calling on Filton residents to help him make improvements to a local BMX track.

Ricky Seery lives on Filton Avenue with his wife and six year old son. He’s been riding bikes for over 20 years, across disciplines such as trail, skate park and pump track. He currently rides around three times a week and his son also races at Bristol BMX Club in Patchway.

Filton residents do have use of a BMX track that was built several years ago at the bottom of Elm Park playing fields. However, it has fallen into disrepair over the years, and Ricky has decided to take action to get it refurbished as he thinks

it would be nice for people to use one closer to home, rather than travelling to other parts of Bristol. After proposing to Filton

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Along with his friend Andy McGill, Rick has met Filton Town Council to discuss his ideas for improving the BMX track, and he has been asked to provide costs for the gravel that is needed.

Ricky said: “A group of us built some jumps out at Emersons Green several years ago, and as long as we have the right equipment, materials, and manpower, five of us could do the work at Elm Park ourselves.

What we want is a little pump track, and once we start doing it, the work can be finished in a weekend. In addition, Andy works at GKN in Filton, and we are also going to look into the possibility of them helping us get this project off the ground as part of their local community charity scheme.

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“I’ve always wanted a proper BMX track in Filton and want to get these plans progressed. If you can ride a bike then you’d be able to use this track, from young people to adults. It would be a great way for people to keep fit and would be a really good thing for the community to have.”

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Speaking about the BMX track on behalf of Filton Town Council, Councillor Darryl Collins said: “We already have a BMX track and a cycle

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speedway track at Elm Park but unfortunately, just now, they are little used. That said, the cycle speedway track is often used by kids to learn to ride their bikes, whereas the BMX track is used by the very young. Hopefully they will experience better use during the school summer recess.

“There are several projects that Filton residents have

identified to Filton Town Council as something they would like us to provide, but unfortunately, we have no available funding currently. We have identified some funding for extra benches/ seating for our play areas, and we have requested facilities that include a pump track, bandstand, multi use games area (MUGA), running track, covered area for the children’s play area, an extension to our skateboard bowl, a Filton city farm, and community centre that actually serves the community. The list can go on, but it is all captured in our current 50 page Filton Community Plan that is being worked on and shortly to be consulted on.

“As previously stated, Filton Town Council are keen to consult on proposals like the pump track, improvements to our BMX track or our skateboard bowl, but these discussions need to include how we raise the required funding.”

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Arms protesters take to the roof of Airbus “We must stop arming Turkish forces”. That was the message from a group of protesters who occupied Airbus’ rooftops in Filton last month.

Banners were hung from the building with images of women who have been killed fighting alongside the Kurdish Women’s Protection Unit (YPJ) in Syria.

Among the women’s faces was friend of the protesters, Anna Campbell, from Bristol, who was killed in an airstrike on March 15.

Anna was trying to protect civilians fleeing the invasion of Afrin, northern Syria.

The action, which was protesting against Airbus’ “ongoing sale of military hardware to the Turkish army”, coincided with a UK visit from

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Airbus manufactures the wings for the A400M military transport aircraft, which have been sold to Turkey.

One of the rooftop occupiers, Liz explained: “The Bristol arms industry wants to pretend that the people it kills don’t have stories, so we have brought them the face of our friend, and the heroes who inspired her.

“The women of the YPJ have been critical in liberating the world from ISIS and have been repaid with betrayal. We are here to shout their names from the rooftops. Anna Campbell, Sara Merdîn, Serhildan, Arîn Mîrkan, Barîn Kobanê, we honour you and we miss you.”

The idea for the protest – of occupying the roof of a Bristol arms manufacturer with pictures of casualties of conflicts – was one that Anna had been involved in discussing several years ago.

Rooftop occupier Paul said: “It’s simple. We have to stop arming Turkey. Now.” In the Bristol Post, a spokesperson from Airbus said: “Early this morning [on May 15] a group of seven demonstrators staged a peaceful

protest at Airbus’ Filton site.

Airbus security and local police are currently working together to bring the protest to a safe conclusion.”

The group sent out updates of the protest via the hashtag #ErdoganNotWelcome.

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Village chosen for first bus and driverless car trial The Venturer consortium has carried out a pioneering driverless vehicle demonstration in Cheswick Village involving wireless communication between a bus and car which tested ‘look ahead’ functionality.

Venturer undertook the UK’s first on-road demonstration of a driverless car interacting with a bus.

The innovative trial was the first of its kind and took place on Long Mead in Cheswick, a 30mph bus-only road that follows the south west perimeter of UWE’s Frenchay campus.

The demonstration involved the Venturer Wildcat (a BAE vehicle equipped with connected and autonomous technology), a single-decker bus provided

by First Bus UK and another unmodified vehicle. The aim was to test ‘look ahead’ functionality, where the autonomous system, including sensors (provided by

Fusion Processing), a wireless communications system (provided by the University of Bristol) and the vehicle’s Decision Making System (DMS) (provided by the Bristol Robotics Laboratory), enabled the Wildcat

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Extra hours at Filton GP practices

By Gary Rogers, Data Reporter All patients have some access to a doctor's appointment at weekends or outside normal hours on a weekday, thanks to extended hours offered by GPs in the area covered by South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group.

The extended hours being rolled out across England allow patients to book an appointment on Saturday, Sunday, or on weekdays before 8am and after 6.30pm.

At Stoke Gifford and Conygre Medical Centre, from June 15, there will be 'extended hours' appointments with a range of clinicians between 7.30-8am on Wednesdays (Conygre) and Tuesday/Thursday (Stoke Gifford).

Northville Family Practice on Filton Avenue opens until 8pm Monday-Wednesday and 'occasionally' on Sundays,

according to its website. The data was gathered by the NHS from 96% of GP practices in England.

In South Gloucestershire CCG, 20 practices with a total of 220,988 registered patients reported their results.

The Government says that everyone should have "more convenient access to GP services, including appointments at evening and weekends."

It has set a target date of October 1st for all patients to have access to extended hours.

Dr Richard Vautrey, BMA

GP committee chair, said: "While schemes like this are rolled out and are successful in providing the services they are commissioned to do, we still believe the money invested in such programmes would be better spent improving core GP services.

"We know that patients are frustrated with being unable to get timely appointments during regular working hours, owing to increased demand and unmanageable GP workloads, and therefore it is these services

that should be a priority for proper funding."

There are 7,153 GP practices in England. Currently, just over 6,000 of them offer some access to appointments on Saturdays, Sundays and during extended weekday hours.

The best record is in Herefordshire, and Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire where all patients can make appointments in extended hours seven days a week. The poorest record is in South Sefton on Merseyside, where no patients have access to extended hours every day.

In most instances, practices get together to form hubs or federations that provide the service, so patients may not see their usual doctor.

The most common day for extended hours to be offered in South GloucestershireG is Thursday. The least common day is Sunday.

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Cubs' solutions to air pollution problems

Filton Cubs and staff from the University of West of England came together last month to discuss air quality and its impacts on health, ahead of the first National Clean Air Day taking place on June 21.

Air pollution has been shown to exacerbate lung and heart conditions as well as affecting the brain development of young children. The two major causes of air pollution are particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide gas.

The Cubs did an experiment

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In preparation for its centenary in 2019, a local swimming club is collecting people’s memories of Henleaze Lake.

Henleaze Swimming Club was established as a swimming club in 1919, and people from Filton and beyond have been swimming and ice-skating at the lake from possibly as early as 1906. The nine-acre site is owned and managed by the swimming club, who have approximately 2,200 swimming members. Its principal activity is open-water swimming, and the club also manages a stock of general coarse fish at the lake, with facilities provided for anglers.

In celebration of its 100th birthday, the club would love to hear from past members and others who have memories of the lake to add to their archives, especially those who have old photographs of the lake or artefacts associated with the club.

The club has an extensive collection of photographs of the lake but very few of the lake during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and would be keen to see any from this period.

The centenary will also be marked with the publication of a new book and an exhibition documenting the club’s history in 2019.

As part of the memories project, the club will also be holding a Lake Memories event at the lake on Wednesday, June 13, from 1pm to 4pm, where guests with past associations to the club will enjoy tea and cakes on the lawns, guided tours of the lake and the possibility of meeting up with old friends.

To contribute to Henleaze Swimming Club’s memories project, please contact Mark Thompson by emailing markthompson@ henleazeswimmingclub.org.

More information about Lake Memories Event can be found on the club’s website nearer the time: www. henleazeswimmingclub.org.

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Community garden pond dedicated to memory of Bill Moore The Community Garden’s newest addition the wildlife and nature pond will be officially opened at the Tea and Cakes in the Garden event on 10 June, see poster on Page 42.

The pond is dedicated to Bill Moore who was the founder and inspiration behind the garden.

As many will know, Bill passed away earlier this your after a long illness.

Much of Bill’s last few months were spent in St Peter’s Hospice and the Community Garden Committee felt it appropriate that all proceeds of the event should be donated to the Hospice.

The pond was dug out by Committee members with the assistance of some Airbus

volunteers who also help with digging and reseeding the wildflower meadow. We are very grateful to them.

The pond is only three days old at the time of writing, but it is already becoming a great attraction for children and adults alike. Once it gets established we hope that it will be abundant with insect life... that’s if the carnivorous plants don’t eat them all.

If anyone would like to donate cakes to the event we would be extremely grateful. Pease put the date in your diaries, come and enjoy the garden, meet up with old friends and have a nice cup of tea.

Dave Mikkelson Chair, Filton Community Garden.

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McDonald's rallies locals to collect litter around Filton Local people took to the streets around the MoD and Cheswick Village to gather litter last month.

It was organised by the team at McDonald's at Abbeywood Retail Park.

Groups from the local community including our local PCSOs, McDonald's employees and Stoke Gifford Rainbows and Brownies and their families worked hard to make sure the surrounding area was as tidy as possible.

McDonald's organise litter picks in Filton throughout the year ... watch this space for details of the next one.

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12th, 7pm Finance Committee Doug Daniels Pavilion 29th, 7.30pm Full Council Doug Daniels Pavilion Planning applications will now be discussed at the end of finance and full council meetings Activities at Filton Sports & Leisure Centre: Do you know we are more than just a swimming pool? We have fitness classes & bootcamp, swimfit, badminton, snooker, tennis courts and 5 side football courts all on offer. We also have sports fields, softplay, a skate and bmx park, children’s play area and outdoor Gym. For any more information please give us a call on 01454-866686, or online at www.filtonleisurecentre. co.uk

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council office 01454 866 698; Leisure Centre 01454 866686; Web: filtontowncouncil. gov.uk Leisure reception hrs: Mondays 9am – 7.45pm Tuesdays 9am-8.15pm Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9am – 7.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5.30pm Pop in and see us or call 01454 866686 for information.

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

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

out of steam you can take advantage of our new seating area to enjoy hot or cold drinks, or snacks available from our bar area. Our soft play is available to drop-in and also for pre-booked parties with our new dedicated party room included.

Residents can hire refurbished pavilion for meetings and events

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

We have a good selection of beers, lagers, ciders,wines, spirits,soft drinks, tea and coffee available. We also offer a range Need to run an event or want to hold a meeting somewhere different? of Real Ales and Guest Ales on We offer flexible, affordable and accessible meeting rooms with WIFI a regular basis. If you feel a bit available. For more information or to make a booking please contact peckish then we have a range us 01454-866686. of hot bar snacks and freshly Last year we were pleased to announce that the refurbishment prepared rolls on offer. work is now completed in the Doug Daniels Pavilion and skittle alley.

We hold a monthly Quiz every We are extremely happy with the results and we are looking forward third Sunday of the month to to the future in a much more modern atmosphere. The pavilion works support local charities. comprised of new glazed windows to replace the aging metal doors, Are you a Darts Team looking with new flooring and toilets and kitchen. There are all new electrics, for a new venue? Or do you like lighting and new suspended ceiling as well as being re-decorated. to play socially if so we would like The skittle alley now has a modern feel with a new seating area, to hear from you. suspended ceiling and a brand new skittle alley and viewing area.

Are you a skittles team looking There is now access to a coffee machine so you can now sit and for a new venue? We have a enjoy a coffee overlooking the pools. brand new skittle alley available Both the pavilion and skittle alley are now available to for you just ring 01454 866697 for hire. For more information or to view our facilities please call us more details. Free wifi and a big on 01454-866686. screen for watching sport.

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Calling all mermaids!

No matter what your age, everyone benefits from exercise. Getting children active from an early age can instil healthy habits that will last into adulthood.

Older people and seniors also hugely benefit from keeping active.

Just over 30 percent of children aged two to 15 are now classed as either overweight or obese. So it's more important than ever to get children active.

Physical activity in childhood has a number of benefits.

It stimulates the development of the muscles, bones and joints, as well as the heart and lungs.

It helps children maintain a healthy weight.

It gives them an opportunity to interact with other people and make friends.

It can help children manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Whatever stage of life you're currently at, there are plenty of different exercise options to try. Exercise doesn't just mean going to the gym or heading out for a run. It may be as simple as walking to and from the shops instead of getting in the car or getting off the bus a few stops earlier.

If you don't currently do any exercise, or haven't for a while, it needn't take much effort to get started. After all, doing some physical activity is better than doing none at all. Even doing a little more exercise than usual can help reduce your risk of certain long-term health conditions. And it doesn't have to be time-consuming. By becoming more active throughout your day, you can quite easily achieve the recommended activity levels.

"Sedentary lifestyles, jobs and long commutes have put us more at risk of the dangers of inactivity compared with previous generations. Exercising between 30 and 60 minutes per day is enough to off-set those risks and keep us healthy."

We are excited to announce FIN2FIT mermaid swimming sessions.

Fin2Fit is a new and exciting swimming course developed and launched in the UK that builds children’s strength and confidence in the water whilst having fun. Fin2Fit is an Swim England accredited swimming programme which teaches participants to swim feet-together with a specialist mono-fin, just like a mermaid!

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Adult lessons Do you know we offer flexible lessons for Adult learners? There are a couple of ways in which you can get started with our Adult Lessons.

Give us a call on 01454 866686.

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Home honours staff on World Nurses’ Day Beaufort Grange care home in Filton held an afternoon tea party to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and support its nurses and care staff who make a real difference to the lives of those in their care.

The management team served afternoon tea to all of their nurses on May 11, each nurse received a certificate and gift from the management team as a special thank you.

Nurses’ Day is a chance to recognise and reward the important work and dedication of nurses everywhere, who often go above and beyond the call of duty.

Sarah Daley, nurse at the home, said: “I always knew that I wanted to become a nurse, just to have that feeling of being able to help someone in need or to know that you have helped someone that day.”

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A right royal occasion: Children at Filton Park Pre-School Playgroup celebrated the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle with a Royal Garden Party

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n NEWS IN BRIEF Community forum The Filton and Patchway Community Engagement Forum was told that shoplifting at Asda remains a big concern for police.

PC Sean White told the meeting that they had also been investigating drugs use in College Way and near the Elm Eats cafe at Elm Park, by the play area.

PC White also said vandals had been attacking greens at Filton Golf Club, near the Southmead end of the course.

And he added work vans had been targeted for high value tools in the Kenmore/Braemar parts of Filton Park.

The meeting again heard from residents who live near the rush hour no entry sign at Kenmore Drive. One resident said consideration should be given to local people who live in the street as they face receiving a traffic ticket along with those who use the road as a rat run.

The late-afternoon restriction has long been controversial, with many drivers ignoring it

and police resources meaning it cannot be monitored every day.

Concerns were also raised about mess behind Greggs and Papa Johns in Glos Rd North.

In a report, Cllr Roger Hutchinson said steps were being taken to move responsibility to the retailers.

Filton Ladies Filton Ladies' group meets every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm, at St Andrews 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.

Every third Thursday they have very interesting speakers when they open up the meeting to non-members including men.

Why not pop along to this friendly club?

They also do armchair exercises, hold raffles and table top sales, and they also arrange various coach trips.

Contact Margaret on 01179041844 or Jenny on 01179312822.

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As families start thinking about secondary school options, Orchard School Bristol is delighted to invite families for a series of open mornings to see what the school is really like.

Open mornings offer a unique opportunity to see the school in action and experience a ‘real’ school day.

Families will meet headteacher Julia Hinchliffe and then receive a special guided tour of the school by our students – when they will get to see our facilities, meet our teachers and ask any questions about secondary school life.

Open mornings dates: n Tues 26th June n Mon 9th July n Tues 10th July n Mon 16th July n Weds 18th July All tours will begin at 9.10am.

Booking your tour Please contact the school reception on 0117 377 2000 to book your tour.

The following free courses start soon in Filton • Balance for Body and Mind Filton Community Centre Tuesdays 12.30-2.30pm • Happy Parents, Happy Children Filton Children’s Centre Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30 • Express yourself through Painting Filton Community Centre Mondays 12.30-2.30pm • IT for Money Management FACE, Filton Mondays 9.45 -11.45am • Manipulating Digital Images FACE Filton Mondays 9.45am -11.45am For more information or to reserve a place on these courses or other courses available throughout South Gloucestershire. Please contact Jane Thomas, Community Learning Development Worker Tel: 07860 181352 Mob: 01454 864687 Email: jane.thomas2@ southglos.gov.uk or 01454 864613.

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Determined students complete expedition The threat of rain didn’t dampen students' excitement for their Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition.

The team tackled tough and hilly terrain, and chilly temperatures, as they embarked on their training run for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

It was an early start for the 14 students – from Years 9 and 10 – who headed to the Mendips for two days of trekking and a night of camping.

On arrival, they received all the necessary training and equipment for the weekend, and then made their way to the campsite for the evening.

At camp, they were required to make their own dinners and independently plot their routes for the next day.

On the final day, students put their newly acquired skills to the test, by trekking to the pick-up point in small groups.

The expedition was to prepare the students for their final expedition this summer, which they must pass to achieve their Bronze award.

Kirsty Newcombe, OSB’s Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinator, said: “It was a very cold weekend – on the night we camped, it went down to below freezing!

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Mallory Williams, Year 10, said before the expedition: ““I believe this experience will help develop my skills in problem solving, teamwork and communication, and will look great on my CV.”

GIRL POWER: Students had a blast last month when EDF Energy visited Orchard School to talk about nuclear power and career opportunities.

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Simon Kettle, director of STEMWorks who delivered the session, said: "EDF Energy were delighted to work with the students at the Orchard School and tell them about the career opportunities at the new power station being built at Hinkley Point C. Working in teams, students were able to use their problem solving and science skills while making their compressed air powered vehicles. The day was great fun."

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Baby care unit hosts ‘kangaroo-care-athon’ NEO-natal nurses dressed up as kangaroos today to promote skin to skin bonding for premature babies and to raise money for special body wraps for parents to aid baby’s development and reduce illness.

Staff in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southmead Hospital are raising money for Southmead Hospital Charity by dressing as Kangaroos to promote ‘Kangaroo Care’, a method of caring for stabilised low-weight or premature babies outside incubators.

As part of International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day on Tuesday May 15, the team will also be hosting a cake sale and a ‘kangaroo-care-athon’ where parents on the unit will be encouraged hold their babies skin to skin.

Kangaroo care aids baby’s development, promotes parent and baby interaction, reduces the baby’s risk of illness and helps

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Clothes Throw is helping to find way to beat cancer Slimming World have recently held a ‘Clothes Throw’ for Cancer Research, collecting more than 200 bags from members locally.

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Greenspace won the award - joining Splatts Abbey Wood Conservation Group committee members Fred Hillberg (2016) and Andy Ward (2017), who also won the Chair’s awards for their volunteering with the group.

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Toby to serve as new leader for the council Councillor Toby Savage has been elected as council leader at South Gloucestershire Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), after Councillor Matthew Riddle, inset, stepped down from his position as leader of the Conservative group.

Following Matthew’s decision not to stand for reelection, Cllr Savage was elected as the new group leader at the group’s AGM ast month.

As the leader of the Conservatives, who are the largest group on the council, Cllr Savage also leads an administration as the council leader.

Commenting on his appointment, Cllr Savage said

Cllr Riddle would be a hard act to follow, adding: “It’s a great honour to be elected as council leader and I am looking forward to leading the authority through the challenges which lie ahead.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Matthew’s leadership over these past few years and thank him for the dedication and commitment he has shown in carrying out this role.”

Cllr Riddle will continue to serve as a councillor for South Gloucestershire Council, representing Severn ward.

The AGM is also the time to elect a new chairman and vice chairman for the coming year.

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Freewheelers provide a free out-of-hours motorcycle courier service to hospitals in the South West of England.

Cllr Brian Allinson was also elected to serve as vice chairman.

Outgoing chairman Cllr Ian Blair raised just over £1,630 which will be split between his two chosen charities Borderlands and Off the Record.

Other key appointments saw Cllr Jon Hunt elected as deputy leader of the council.

And there were two changes to cabinet posts with Cllr Rob Creer appointed as cabinet member for corporate resources, replacing Cllr John Goddard. Cllr Paul Hughes was appointed as cabinet member for communities and tourism, replacing Cllr Heather Goddard.

Cllrs John and Heather Goddard will continue to serve as councillors for South Gloucestershire Council, representing Hanham ward.

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More patients to get NHS treatment at home People living in and around Filton and Southmead are getting acute healthcare in the comfort of their own homes under a new initiative from North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).

Backed by research showing patients recover faster in comfortable and familiar environments, the NBT “Hospital at Home” service has been caring for some surgical patients in their own home instead of a hospital bed.

Since launching in January, a team of team of specially-trained nurses has been working closely with eligible patients and their doctors to develop personalised care plans. Patients get frequent visits at least once a day and ongoing telephone support, and remain under the care of their consultant until they are ready to be discharged, as they would on a ward.

In the past three months, 100 patients, all living within 45 minutes’ drive of Southmead Hospital, have been treated and discharged through the scheme. There has been excellent feedback from patients who have said they have felt more relaxed, felt more in control of their own lives and enjoyed being with their families. It has also freedup beds for other patients, and saved an estimated 483 bed days so far.

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Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England. As part of this, ward staff aim to get patients up, dressed in their own clothes and moving to boost their recovery and ensure they do not spend any longer than is clinically necessary in hospital.

The aim is that on the day patients are admitted to hospital, they receive an estimated date of discharge, so they can go home as early as possible and make the necessary arrangements with relatives and carers.

Director of Nursing Sue Jones said: “Hospital is often the last place patients want to be but sadly too many people experience delays and longer periods of hospitalisation than necessary. Getting patients up and dressed in their own clothes can make a huge difference to their physical recovery and mental well-being.”

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Stoke Gifford Retirement Village is not just about having a new place to live, it’s about giving people over the age of 55 the opportunity to begin an exciting new chapter in life. When this state of the art retirement village opens its doors in Autumn 2018, it will provide people with a fulfilling lifestyle as an active and valued member of a vibrant local community, where you are never far from a great choice of things to do. And better still, the company of friends and neighbours to enjoy them with!

At ExtraCare, our philosophy is that later life is a time for doing more rather than less. A time for doing all the things in life that you’ve always wanted to do but never got around to or found the time for.

Why not visit our show homes Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm and have an informal friendly chat with a member of our team about all the facilities our brand new village has to offer.

Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Off Coldharbour Lane, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1EJ

Contact us today for an informal chat 01173 215 138 or www.stokegifford@extracare.org.uk

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Financial boost for mental health services An extra £365,000 will be invested during 2018/19 in mental health services across South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas following a successful bid by the local CCG to NHS England.

It follows an evaluation of the HOPE pilot suicide prevention project run in conjunction with Public Health England and local voluntary sector organisations.

The HOPE project offers support to people whose mental health is affected by financial difficulties.

“This funding is vital if we are to end the tragedy of suicide in the area,” said Dr Peter Brindle, Medical Director of BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos) CCG. “It will allow the CCG, the universities, Public Health and the voluntary sector to work together to make a real impact on this important issue.”

“In light of the recent rise in

suicides and self-harm in young people nationally and locally, we have agreed to use some of this money to support suicide prevention initiatives aimed at those in the universities and FE colleges in the area."

Funds will also be used to focus on men, as a local high risk group, in two ways.

The first is through a new service offering psychosocial intervention to address acute distress created by financial, employment or welfare difficulties. This will be done through the expansion of the HOPE project.

The funding will also be used to raise mental health awareness and wellbeing for men in the area.

The CCG will work closely with Public Health and the voluntary sector to promote suicide prevention training in particular industries, such as construction.

There’s a ton of fun waiting for you at a South Gloucestershire library this summer – get ready for Mischief Makers, the Summer Reading Challenge 2018!

Join Dennis, Gnasher and friends on a hunt for Beanotown’s famous buried treasure! Read 6 library books over the summer, collect special stickers and explore your map of Beanotown to find clues. But watch out – Dennis is usually up to all kinds of mischief. He’ll make sure some of those stickers are extra stinky! Read all 6 books and you’ll get a medal and certificate too!

Mischief Makers begins on Saturday 14 July and runs in all South Gloucestershire Libraries until Saturday 8 September – it’s FREE to take part.

Please encourage your children to visit the library and sign up and see the difference the Summer Reading Challenge makes to their reading.

“My son really improved his ability to read. Every day he was asking me to take him to the library and take out new books.” (Parent, Bradley Stoke) PLUS beat the boredom this summer! Find out about libraries FREE Fizz Pop Science workshops and Mischief Makers fun craft activities at www.southglos.gov.uk/childrenslibrary.

Like us www.facebook.com/sgloslibraries and follow us @southgloslibs for the Mischief Makers updates.

LEGO CLUB Filton Library

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

A fundraiser for St Peter's Hospice

TEA & CAKE IN THE GARDEN Sunday 10th June 12 noon - 3pm Come and visit the rose garden, orchard, bug house, wild flowers and new pond. An opportunity to remember Bill Moore, one of the founders of Filton Community Garden, and celebrate the achievement of this wonderful space.

It’s FREE to come along All children must be accompanied by a grown up

Filton Community Garden, Elm Park BS34 7PF

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SUMMER FETE Charborough Road School, Filton On Saturday 7th July 12-3pm

ADMISSION

BY DONATION

★ BBQ ★ Face Painting ★ Raffle ★ Candy Floss ★ Plant Sale ★ Magic Show

★ Lucky Dip ★ Games ★ Beat the Goalie ★ Cakes and Ice Cream ★ Bidding Wall ★ Bottle Tombola

...And so much more!

Charborough Road School, Charborough Road, Filton, BS34 7RA

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n PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS, MAY Applications Viridor Waste Management Northway Gloucester Road North Erection of single storey rear extension, Discharge of condition 2 (Prevention Scheme) attached to planning permission PT17/5533/MW. Demolition of existing building. Erection of replacement waste transfer building and associated works.

Airbus Gloucester Road North Discharge of condition 18 (BREEAM Certificate) attached to planning permission PT12/0263/EXT. Variation of condition 3 attached to planning application PT05/0749/O to allow for an extension of time for the submission of reserved matters for the campus area. (Consent to extend time limit implementation for PT08/2849/RVC).

East Works Site Gloucester Road North Variation of condition 5 attached to planning permission PT17/5682/RVC to substitute relevant approved drawings with those received by the Council on 11th and 18th May 2018.

590 Filton Avenue Erection of front and side extension to existing detached garage to facilitate conversion of garage to one bed annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.

72 Eighth Avenue Erection of two storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation (Resubmission of PT18/0718/F).

Erection of two storey side and rear extension with dormer window and single storey rear extension to form 3 no. flats with new vehicle access and associated works.

62 Braemar Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation. Erection of single storey side extension to facilitate a garage.

130 Northville Road Erection of single storey rear extension (Retrospective)

Land Adjacent To Conygre House Conygre Road Erection of 1 two storey building to form 8 flats with parking, landscaping and associated works.( Re submission of PT17/3482/F) 35 Hunters Way Erection of single storey side and rear extensions to provide additional living accommodation. Side ramp to provide wheelchair access.

Horseshoe Inn 133 Gloucester Road North Filton Installation of rear dormer window and front skylight to facilitate loft conversion to form 2no additional guest bedrooms (Class C1) (Resubmission of PT18/0215/F).

27 Mayville Avenue Demolition of existing rear porch.

KNIGHTSTONE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Independent living with care aged 55+

Decisions 85 Gloucester Road NorthErection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.

Approve with Conditions 117 Northville Road Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.95 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.6 metres and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.6 metres.

No Objection 27 Conygre Road The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5 metres, for which the maximum height would be 4 metres, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5 metres.

No Objection

85 Conygre Road Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.35 metres and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5 metres.

No Objection 1 Kenmore Drive Installation of hip to gable extension and rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.

Approve with Conditions 17 Charlton Avenue Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.

Approve with Conditions Charlton Hayes Parcels, North Field Filton Discharge of condition 4 (External Lighting Details) attached to planning permission PT16/1319/RM. Erection of 118 dwellings with garages, parking, associated engineering and landscaping.

Discharge of Conditions Decided 23 Broncksea Road Change of use from C1 (hotels and guesthouses) to C2 (residential institutions).

Approve with Conditions

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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can look at the website at www. westerlyshowband .com or ring 0117 9561950 for more information. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome. See also Friday for training band.

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

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

Pilates

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

07500 962 821

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

ST ANDREW’S METHODIST CHURCH, ELM PARK, FILTON

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

Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00

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

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 your daughter.

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Saturday, June 16 Following our work on Zimbe with local schools in Filton, Bristol Choral Society concert. Saturday 16th June 2018, 7.30pm Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TJ. A Magnificent Evening of Bach with Bristol Choral Society & Corelli Orchestra, conducted by Hilary Campbell. Join us for an evening of some of the most invigorating choral music Bach ever committed to paper, including motets and his well-known Magnificat. Tickets from £10 to £27.95 incl. booking fee (under 25s £5, Seniors 10% discount). Full details at www.bristolchoral.co.uk/ Book online via www.bristolchoral.co.uk/ or by phone on 0117 203 4040

Saturday 9th June 2018 4.00pm-6.00pm

Crafts, fun and food for all the family Come and join us.

Entry is FREE! ** Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times**

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 4.00pm-6.00pm 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.

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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. You are welcome to join us, even if you have never picked up a ukulele before. There will always be a spare one for you to try. Contact Sue on 0117 979 0381; e mail Crafts, fun and food for us allup the itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk, or look on family Facebook.

Come and join us.

Tuesdays EntryFootball is FREE! Bristol United Walking - every Tuesday 10.30-11.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or ** Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times** e-mail buwfc2018@gmail.com

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n PROPERTY OF THE MONTH WITH OCEAN

June, 2018

Pitlochry Close, Filton OIEO £550,000

Enviable plot for this delightful family home Located in the highly regarded executive development of Pitlochry Close this fabulous four-bedroom detached family home enjoys an enviable plot with secluded rear garden backing onto playing fields.

The property is conveniently situated for Southmead Hospital, MOD, Airbus and M4/M5 motorway links.

Internally the footprint has family living in mind with ample space throughout and boasts a dual aspect lounge with patio

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doors through to the rear garden, dining room, fitted kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, study and downstairs WC off of the hallway.

The feeling of space has been mirrored to the first floor with three double bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes, one single bedroom, family bathroom, ensuite to master bedroom.

Externally the property features a double garage with electric door with off-street parking for two cars with a lovely southerly aspect rear garden.

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H&P Aerials Digital, Freeview and Freesat Specialists

• TV, FM & DAB • Radio Aerials • Extra Points • Fully Guaranteed • OAP Concessions CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTATION

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Tel: 0117 908 7232 or Mobile: 07815 029775

BUILDING SERVICES

D Turner

Painting, Decorating & Property Maintenance • Tiling • PVC • Full Electrics • Fencing • Flooring Interior & Exterior Free Estimates Competitive Rates

Office: 0117 982 3930 or 0777 391 6802

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Trade services

To advertise in our trade services section from as little as £15 per month contact Richard on 07775 550607 or Emma Emma on on 0117 077159082121.

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CARPET CLEANING

ROOFING

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Carpet Cleaning Domestic & Commercial

Carpets cleaned from £15 Rugs cleaned from £10 House/Flat cleaned from £90

Stain Removal Trained Scotch Guard Protection 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Specialists in Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaning 6 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE PLAN AVAILABLE

Call Nick on 07812 730346 www.acarpet.cleaning

Taps, Washers Toilets, Cisterns Leaks, Blockages Tanks, Overflows Lead Pipes, Stopcocks….etc…

OAP DISCOUNTS and NO VAT

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Tanners

Cleaning Services Independently Family Run Ovens Carpets Upholstery & Mattresses End of tenancy cleans Contact us today on

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PAINTER AND DECORATOR

PAINTER & DECORATOR l Local professional painting and decorating service for all internal and external work l Free quotations on request ... with no obligation.

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Capital Roofing & Landscapes

ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS Choose Capital Roofing for quality, honesty and reliability • Free Quotations • All Work Guaranteed • 30 years experience • Full public liability insurance

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RUBBISH 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 Contact Stuart or Sue

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Leaking taps l Blocked wastes l WC l Ball valves Overflows l Showers l Basins l Taps l Boilers l Heating & Plumbing

Complete bathroom installations

Tel: 0117 979 3842 or 07791 786 820

WASTE CLEARANCE

Avon Waste Clearance DON’T GET A SKIP - CALL US!

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ROOFING

DAVE TRIMBY ROOFING SERVICES l All Roofing Work Undertaken l Professional | Friendly | Local l Independent family business l Well established l Roof repairs and renewals l Fascia, soffit and guttering work

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Secure THIS SPACE for a year ... it's less expensive than you might think.

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Childcare from 3 months to 5 years of age Introducing Banana Moon Day Nursery Bristol.

Providing a safe and caring environment for children from three months to five years of age.

• Open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 51 weeks a year* • Home-cooked food • Secure environment with biometric fingerprint entry system • Friendly and highly experienced staff.

Home-cooked food

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bristol Pinnacle House, 166a Gloucester Rd North, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5BG Call us on 0117 969 1662, email info@bananamoon-bristol.co.uk or visit bananamoon-bristol.co.uk *

Government funding available.