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n NEWS ​​ Filton Leisure Centre has raised its prices for activities as the town council battles to close the revenue gap which has led to a 35% increase in the council tax precept. ​​The increase means an adult swimming session will be £4.50 in the next financial year, up from £4.20 - in line with Bradley Stoke Sports Centre but still cheaper than Horfield.

The comparable price for a child goes up from £2.20 to £2.30. ​​However Filton residents are eligible for special prices and swimming using this discount has gone from just £2.80 to £2.85 .For child residents the price goes up more steeply, from £1.50 to £2. ​​The popular swimming lessons will rise from £6.50 per lesson to £7 while there are also increases for one to one lessons ​​Filton councillors have tried over many years to highlight the lower price opportunities for residents, who can sign up at the pool reception with proof of address. ​​Councillors voted unanimously for the increase. ​​Leisure centre manager Scott Fessey said, in answer to questions about the small increases, that he was trying to keep the prices under other local leisure centres. He said he hoped the small increases would lead to a lower precept next year. ​​In some cases, Filton charges are significantly higher than at other centres.

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Bradley Stoke charges £64 and Horfield £125. ​​The debate on prices comes amidst problems for the council who were told by accountants last month that revenue was considerably lower than

anticipated - falling short by £102,000 this year - while costs have risen beyond budget by around £37,000. ​​It is estimated it will cost £610,000 to run the centre next year, which led to the 35% increase in precept.

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Flying the flag for Filton

A newly formed dance and flag display group from Filton are celebrating their success after coming runners up in a competition last weekend which featured groups from across the country.

“North Bristol Independent Colour Guard” was formed in the summer of 2019 and are currently in their first competitive year of “winterguard” an American style activity which combines flag spinning, dance and choreography.

The competition, held at the Wide Campus of SGS College, saw 19 groups take part from all over the country, performing routines in front of a packed audience as well as a panel of experienced judges.

The Filton based group, whose ages range from 7-12, performed their routine to music from “Matilda the Musical” and were delighted to achieve second place in their class.

They are now looking forward to the winterguard national finals which will be held in Worcester on Saturday 28th March.

The group are currently looking to recruit new members for next season and anyone who is interested should email nbicolourguard@gmail.com or phone 07889 409012.

A new model with community volunteers and an increased drive to secure funding could see the Pod in the Park food kiosk reopen in time for the Spring and Summer.

As reported last month, rising costs have forced the kiosk to close temporarily while the management team explore options to keep it running.

The kiosk, which was taken over last year by the Filton-based FACE youth and community charity was run as a social enterprise to employ adults with learning difficulties along with two part-time supervisors.

Now FACE director Debbie Teml and the charity's trustees are seeking new ways of working to make the project sustainable for the long-term futures.

She said: "We hope to get a team of volunteers from then community and possibly concentrate on weekends.

"We are also working with a fundraiser to help us bring in revenue because we really think there is a good model here for the kiosk."

Although the kiosk proved popular and sales were good, the venture had not managed to secure enough fundraising cash to make it sustainable, with the need for extra staffing due to workers in the Pod having disabilities.

As Filtonvoice went to print, the trustees of FACE were reviewing the operation and holding a community open evening.

The kiosk is owned by Filton Town Council who had offered a rent free arrangement for the first few months.

Meanwhile Filton councillors have clashed over the kiosk.

At South Glos Council, a proposal by Labour to provide £40,000 funding for the venture was rejected.

Filton Labour councillor Adam Monk said: "The Labour Group proposed to provide funding to cover the cost of Teaching Staff for Pod in the Park. The staff who, as many of you know, have learning difficulties and whilst working in the cafe where studying towards NVQ’s in Food Hygiene and Meal Preparation and Cooking. I am sorry to say that the Conservative group voted against this."

However fellow Filton councillor Chris Wood (Conservative) said the proposal

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Hope for kiosk as volunteer plan unveiled - but South Glos councillors reject funding proposal had been put forward with too little warning to allow councillors to consider it properly.

He said: “As a local resident, I totally understand and support the aims of the Pod in the Park and was the first to support Filton Town Council allowing FACE to use the Pod rent free. I also have every sympathy for the financial situation the Pod finds itself in.

“However, the string of budget amendments put forward

by Cllr Monk’s Labour Group were received only 15 minutes before the meeting began with no prior warning that they had looked to alter what was a balanced budget. Had their intention to see this funding come to fruition been genuine, rather than an attempt to score political points within the local community, I would have hoped they could have shared this sufficiently in advance so that a compromise could have been met.”

Ms Teml said: "I want to say how disappointed we are to hear this.

"This was an opportunity that local Labour councillors, off their own steam, not requested by us, but obviously supported with information from us, led by Adam were trying to do to help the Pod get off the ground again in a more sustainable way. I can’t thank them enough for trying to help."

The Labour proposals, which included the Pod in the Park funding, would also have seen money going to domestic abuse advisors, licensing for community events, funding for residents' groups and improvements to The Parade in Patchway.

Pat Rooney, Leader of the Labour Group said: "As part of this year’s budget setting process, the Labour group proposed funding for a number of projects from reserves, and although we were disappointed that most of our budget amendments were not carried, we are pleased that the council voted to fund our proposed specialist Domestic Abuse Advisor, if the allocated VE Day funding is not spent.”

The kiosk has had a troubled few years with FACE being the third operation in recent times.

The Hatch, run by Gavin Horswell, ceased trading due to rent costs and Elm Eats closed just months after caterer Aaron Phillips began trading.

Clarification: In the last issue of Filtonvoice, we gave the impression the kiosk was closing.

Instead, although it has closed temporarily, we should have made it clear there were plans for it to reopen. We apologise for any confusion.

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Average Filton council tax bill over £2,000

Filton residents will pay an average of £154 more in council tax in 2020/21.

The final figure has been confirmed after South Gloucestershire Council approved an increase in Council Tax of 3.99 per cent.

The combined bill means Band D households will pay a total of £2,148 in the coming year, up from £1994 this year.

This represents a £15 per month increase during the 10 months when council tax is paid.

The larger than usual increase

is the result of the Filton Town Council element going up by 35% - a charge of £315 compared with £225 last year.

The full bill is made up of South Glos 'basic', Filton Town Council, 'special' expenes, police authority and fire authority.

Band C residents will pay £1,909 while Band B residents will pay £1,671.

Last month councillors in Filton clashed over the 35% rise, which was force upon the council due to rising costs and falling revenue in the Filton swimming pool.

Based on figures from last year from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Filton is likely to be one of the highest charging out of more than 8,000 'normal' parishes.

Councillors are currently engaging with a consultant to investigate ways of keeping the leisure centre sustainable.

In January, accountant Derek Kemp told town councillors that since his last analysis, things had got worse with budgeted income now falling short by £102,000 and expenditure exceeding income by £37,000.

He said that in order to have a balanced budget next year, and have cash reserves of around £70,000 (well below the recommended level), an extra £206,000 would need to be raised in precept.

He said: "I can't see any alternative. The cost of running the leisure centre next year will be £610,000."

South Gloucestershire Council

will spend almost £232 million on services next year, featuring boosts to protect our climate and environment, support for vulnerable residents and local high streets, after the 2020/21 Budget was agreed at the Full Council meeting in February.

The Budget sets out how the Council will spend £231.943 million on services over the coming year, as well as exploring new initiatives to help the council rise to the challenge of the climate emergency. As well as the Revenue funding – spending on routine services and the day-today operation of the council – the Budget papers outline £145.116 million in Capital spending in 2020/21. Capital spending is the investment in things like roads and building projects.

The spending plans also outline how a further £219.189 million will be spent on councilrun schools across the district.

Councillors approved an increase in Council Tax of 3.99 per cent. As has occurred in previous years, an element of this

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increase is a precept, which will be spent exclusively on meeting the growing costs and demands for social care support for our most vulnerable adult residents.

A council spokesperson said: "We are committed to prudent forward planning of our finances and the Budget papers project, based on what is known so far about the future of local authority funding, that our financial position will be balanced for the next two years, assuming the delivery of the ongoing savings

and transformation plans, designed to ensure we deliver the services people need and achieve the best possible value for money. Over the next two years the council will make use of its existing reserves and generate extra income where we are able.

"While the financial situation continues to be tightly managed, a range of new spending commitments have also been agreed, including: "£27.668 million in Capital spending on schools and to

further improve school standards across South Gloucestershire, which is the council’s number one priority "In response to the Council’s declaration of a climate emergency last year, we will seek to begin a series of initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of our services, which we will design after consultation with partners and stakeholders.

"Funding has been set aside for various areas, including an initial £1.7 million investment to directly respond to the Climate Emergency through research, improving policy, and initiating new or scaling up projects, with a further £6 million being invested over four years to support Green schools, Green Communities and Open Spaces and Green Transport."

Overall schools funding for South Gloucestershire will increase by £11.371 million in 2020/21 compared to last year.

There will be significant spending increases in the High Needs Block, which is focussed on

support for children with special education needs and disabilities, as well as in the general Schools Block, which provides base funding to council-run schools.

"This means that we will be able to keep working to improve specialist support for those students with additional needs, as well as delivering at least the minimum per pupil funding of £3750 for Primary and £5000 for Secondary school pupils across the district.

Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, Cllr Toby Savage, said: “We are pleased to have put forward and agreed a balanced budget, which will continue to invest in and deliver the services our communities have told us are important to them.

“At the same time, we remain committed to delivering the best possible value for money, while also taking action to respond to the climate emergency and improve our local environment, which is an investment in all our futures.”

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Busy Filton junction to get new traffic island A new pedestrian traffic island near the junction of Filton Avenue and Nutfield Grove junction will be built, it has been announced.

South Glos councillors agreed the proposal for what is a well used pedestrian route taken by people walking to the railway station and having to cross a wide, busy road.

Filton councillor Chris Wood said: "Residents came to me earlier this year with their concerns and I'm pleased to report that South Gloucestershire Council have put it into the programme for the next financial year.

“Over the past year I have spoken with local residents who've asked me whether we can install this crossing as Filton Avenue is a wide and busy road and this particular location is well used by pedestrians walking to Filton Abbey Wood Railway Station.

“Our local road network is used by thousands of residents and commuters every day and need to be suitable to support that demand and safe for pedestrians. As such, I'm delighted that South Gloucestershire Council have made installing this island a priority.”

Cllr Steve Reade, Cabinet Member for Planning, Transport and Strategic Environment, said: "I am pleased to confirm that the Council will be installing a pedestrian traffic island on Filton Avenue. This scheme will help to promote road safety on what is a heavily used residential road in South Gloucestershire.

"This work will be completed over the coming year as part of our Transport Capital Programme. Other schemes and initiatives will be detailed among the full programme of work, including the Capital Maintenance Programme which will be published in the coming weeks."

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£26,500 for neo-natal care at Southmead Hospital Staff at National Friendly, the Bristol based insurer, have raised more than £26,500 for Southmead Hospital Charity in recognition of the care their colleague received after the death of her baby son.

National Friendly chose Southmead Hospital Charity as their charity of the year for 2019 to support the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southmead Hospital.

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by Sales Support Team Leader, Louise Webber, whose two children had been treated in NICU at Southmead Hospital.

Louise said: “I feel very passionate about Southmead Hospital’s NICU and the work that they do after having two experiences with them looking after my two boys.

“Tragically, my first son Cameron was born at just under 24 weeks weighing just 1lb 1oz,

he sadly passed away at just 10 hours old.

“Both him and I were looked after by the NICU staff who did everything they could for us during what was the hardest and saddest day of my life.”

Louise ran the Bristol 10k in May last year with a team of 15 of her colleagues. Her son Brandon, who is now in his early 20s, also took part in the Tough Mudder challenge.

She said: “I have really enjoyed the fundraising throughout 2019, I know that my son Cameron is looking down knowing that this was also dedicated to his memory.”

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MP Jack in call to protect free cash withdrawals Filton MP Jack Lopresti has called on the Government to protect access to free cash withdrawals after the new plastic £20 notes were issued across the UK. ​​ ​​Conservative MP Mr Lopresti, visited NoteMachine’s cash machine in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway to withdraw one of the new notes and call on the Government to do more to protect access to cash on our high streets in the upcoming Budget on 11 March. ​​​​The cash machine in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway was one of the few cash machines in the UK chosen to dispense these new notes on issue day. ​​However, accessing your cash for free is becoming increasingly difficult amidst the cash crisis in the UK, with a report this week suggesting the UK’s cash

infrastructure is in danger of collapsing in less than a decade. ​​​​The crisis is partially driven by large banks cutting the interchange fee – the payment they make to support

infrastructure and ensure their customers can access their cash – meaning cash machine operators are being forced to convert machines from free-to-use to pay-to-use. Cash machines and branches are fast disappearing all along our high streets, often impacting on society’s most vulnerable members. ​​​​The new £20 note was designed by the Bank of England in collaboration with the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) – it has tactile markings and colourings to help blind and partially sighted people distinguish it from existing £5 and £10 notes. ​Mr Lopresti said: ​​“ This is a great step forward to help make mainstream services more accessible but can only work so

long as cash is freely available on the high street.

"The Government has a golden opportunity at the next Budget to act to protect consumers, in line with our manifesto commitments, and ensure continued free access to cash. Cash still has a valuable role in society, and we must not allow the new £20 note issued today to be the last.” ​​​​Peter McNamara, Chief Executive of independent cashpoint provider NoteMachine, said: ​​“We have argued for years that the changes to the way the ATM network is funded would lead to a loss in free access to cash. It is vital that government and the regulator return to the earlier pricing mechanism which enabled providers to offer free to use ATMs, or risk this cash crisis getting even worse.”

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Local lads return with gold from Athens tournament Filton Kick Boxers Liam Holden (15) and Magnus Hyne (12) have returned from Athens carrying a bit more than they left home with, taking 3 gold trophies and a silver and bronze respectively.

Proud coach Sharon Gill trains the boys at GB Fit Gym, on Merton Road.

Beaming Sharon told the Voice “Liam got Three golds in Athens and is the current Wold Champion and Magnus got a silver and a bronze.”

Sharon also from Filton explained the competitive structure.

“The Athens Challenge is a world ranking WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organisations) kickboxing tournament which is the highest rated tournament in our style.

Seven tournaments make up the World Series and Athens was the first one of the year. ” Samantha continued, “As a team we try to attend 4-5 of

13 golds, 4 silvers and 3 bronzes for the Bristol squad these tournaments each year was made up of six children depending on finances.” from across Bristol ages ranging The Athens event lasted for from 10 to 15 years together they 4 days with the team competing gained 13 gold medals, 4 silvers over three of them. The team and 3 bronzes.

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Cash pot can be used for pupils with special needs

By Amanda Cameron BBC LDRS reporter for Filtonvoice South Gloucestershire Council has been given permission to use more than £2million of its funding for mainstream schools to support the needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

It is one of few local authorities in the country granted permission by the education secretary to top-slice its share of government school funding in this way next year.

The green light for the transfer has been greeted as “excellent news” by the Conservative council administration in South Gloucestershire.

But it has been branded “bad news” by opposition councillors who say it is a case of “robbing Peter to pay Paul”.

The council will get a total of £219.2million for schools in

South Gloucestershire next year, according to budget papers for 2020/21.

It was originally told by the government it must spend £163.9million of this on mainstream schools and £35million on places and support for children and young people with SEND. But, after consulting with schools, the council applied to transfer £4.9million from the mainstream “schools” funding pot to the SEND or “high-needs” pot.

Education secretary Gavin Williamson approved a transfer of £2.2million.

It follows similar transfers by councils in past years to shore up funding for SEND services, and comes amid an anticipated government clampdown on the common practice to address SEND budget deficits.

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“So although it’s not as high as we’d asked for, this will actually mean we will be able to continue our investment in early support for SEND pupils,” Cllr Williams told councillors about to vote on the 2020/21 schools budget on February 12.

The council voted to adopt the schools budget by a majority.

The Labour group abstained from the vote after group leader Pat Rooney called the top-slicing “robbing Peter to pay Paul”.

The Liberal Democrat group reluctantly supported the schools budget, saying there was “no alternative”.

Lib Dem councillor Mike Drew said the need to top-slice the schools was “bad news” because it meant SEND services

were still underfunded by central government and mainstream schools would have to contribute £2.2million from their “already very stretched budget”.

“As a governor of a school, I know how hard the school has to work to try and curtail their activities to fit the budget and it means that, each year, teaching within the school is not as good as it should be,” Cllr Drew said.

Fellow Lib Dem councillor Jayne Stansfield said: “We hope that this administration is doing everything possible to raise this issue with their colleagues in central government.”

Council leader Toby Savage said he and local headteachers had lobbied government only the week before at a meeting in Parliament organised by Thornbury and Yate MP Luke Hall. The Government announced a national £14billion increase in funding for schools at the end of last year.

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Gateway to a successful apprenticeship

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) is celebrating the talent of its workforce as part of National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 3-9, 2020).

The procurement arm of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Abbey Wood, Filton, currently employs more than 500 apprentices working towards a successful career across nine schemes.

DE&S recruits hundreds of new faces every year from all backgrounds and experiences.

DE&S’ Jane Squire, Head of Entry Talent, said: “Whether you’ve just left school, realised university is not for you or are looking for a career change, an apprenticeship at DE&S could be a great gateway to a successful career.

“The 500-plus apprentices currently working for the business come from all walks of life. We’re an inclusive employer

and we’re always looking for the best talent to develop their future here with DE&S. “We’re immensely proud of our apprenticeship schemes.

From engineering and finance to nurturing the next generation of corporate professionals, we have something for everyone.”

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Craig Hamilton, pictured left, followed a life in the Marines that included providing close protection for members of the royal family. He sees his second career as an engineering apprentice as another chance to help save lives.

The 46-year-old ex-Sergeant made the change two years ago and hasn’t looked back on his journey towards an HNC in Marine engineering, NVQ L2 and 3 and BTEC in engineering.

“I saw it as a change of direction and trying something new that I wanted to do when I was younger,” said the father of two who is based in Plymouth but lives in Filton during the week.

“It was an opportunity possibly to be involved in the development of some of the equipment I’d used in my time.

There was always room for improvement in the things we

were using on the ground.

“It was something I felt really passionate about and it was an opportunity to get into engineering.”

During his 24-year military career Craig served with 3 Commando Brigade, 45 and 30 Commando and worked in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and the US. Another apprentice, Dayne Lenton was unequivocal as he summed up what it’s like to be an apprentice at DE&S. “This is the best employer I’ve ever had – there’s so much available to you here,” said the 31 year old.

“I was worried I might get forgotten and left out of all of the fun things, but every team I’ve been in has really tried to involve us and give us meaningful work that interests us, keeps us moving along and maintains our drive to become better engineers.”

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Eight-month road closure begins on Gipsy Patch Lane Filton residents will be affected as Gipsy Patch Lane will close for approximately eight months from the beginning of March to enable the railway bridge replacement works, as part of the Cribbs Patchway metrobus extension (CPME).

The road will be closed to all road users at the railway bridge from Thursday 5 March. Access to properties along Gipsy Patch Lane will be maintained and all shops and businesses on and near Gipsy Patch Lane will be open as normal.

This closure is needed so a new wider railway bridge can be moved into place and for the associated roadworks to be completed. The new railway bridge requires extensive engineering works, including the demolition of the existing railway bridge and lowering the road to conform to national design standards for headroom under bridges.

The new wider bridge will provide room for new bus lanes in each direction and shared use

cycle and pedestrian pathways, as well as general traffic lanes. The current bridge creates a traffic bottleneck causing queues on Gipsy Patch Lane.

The new bridge will relieve this pinch point, allowing for reliable bus journey times, as well as providing improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and private vehicles.

Network Rail and its contractor Alun Griffiths will be working

towards re-opening a route for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists beneath the new bridge as soon as possible. We will update the wider community when this information is available.

Cabinet Member for Transport Cllr Steve Reade said: “We are investing £160 million over four years to reduce congestion and emissions, improve cycling and pedestrian routes, facilitate faster bus journeys and future proof our road network.

“The Cribbs Patchway metrobus extension is an important part of our ambitions to keep South Gloucestershire moving now and in years to come.

We need to get our road network ready for the major new housing and business developments that are planned for the area and make sustainable travel options a more attractive choice.

“We know Gipsy Patch Lane and the wider road network are already busy and we are working to reduce any disruption caused

by this road closure. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these ongoing roadworks and would like to thank residents and road users for their patience and understanding.”

There will be a signed diversion route throughout the closure. This diversion route will take motorists via Bradley Stoke Way and the A38.

During the closure of Gipsy Patch Lane, Network Rail will operate a shuttle bus for pedestrians needing access either side of the bridge. The shuttle bus will start operation on Thursday 5 March and will run weekdays, weekends and will also be available overnight.

This service will be free of charge and will operate for the duration of time the railway bridge is closed to pedestrians.

To enable the new bridge to be moved into place the railway will need to be closed between Saturday 11 April and Sunday 19 April. Train services between Bristol and South Wales will be amended.

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Bella loves playing with her toys and despite their age they are both still very active, playful girls. They will both benefit from being rehomed together and may need work on separation anxiety once in a home.

Bella & Shya would: • Potentially live with another dog, pending introductions • Prefer not to live with cats • Prefer to live with children over 16 years of age

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n UPDATE FROM WEST OF ENGLAND MAYOR TIM BOWLES

Thriving creative sector It’s an exciting time for the West of England’s creative industries, and this year there have already been important developments which will help further cement our global reputation as a leading creative cluster.

In January, I was thrilled to join Channel 4 at the opening of its new Creative Hub. I know that our talented, diverse and innovative workforce is a big factor in bringing such big names to our area. Last month also saw the BBC announce that a further 150 jobs will be moving to Bristol, primarily in its natural history unit which produces nature documentaries loved by audiences all over the world, and is a core part of our region’s production activity.

I want all our residents to benefit from the many opportunities being created in our thriving creative sector.

TheWest of England Combined Authority is therefore making

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Creative Workforce for the Future will be delivered by Combined Authority creative partners such as Watershed and Knowle West Media Centre and offer participants work

experience placements and access to mentors and contacts within the industry.

Schemes like this will ensure that not only the thriving creative sector will benefit all residents, but also that our wealth of creative businesses,large and small, will be able to access the skills that they need. I want the world to know that the West of England welcomes talented people and businesses with open arms, and help them grow into the big names of the future.

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As a centre for innovation, I also want the West of England’s many smaller innovative creative companies to have every opportunity to grow and expand, creating both jobs and enriching our lives with new films, games, music, fashion and much more.

To support this, I recently launchedthe West of England Creative Scale-Up programme, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.

This will give creative businesses bespoke support to help them grow their business and become ready to take on investment.

Every time I enjoya BBC nature documentary or an Aardman animated film, I feel proud to know that it was produced here in the West of England. But these are just the tip of the iceberg, and I am excited to think about the next global success story coming out of our region’s amazing and diverse creative sector.

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n FILTON PLANNING APPLICATIONS - February Applications

34 Kenmore Crescent Erection of detached incidental garden room.

45 Charborough Road Installation of 3 no. rooflights to front elevation and 1 no. rear dormer window to facilitate loft conversion.

495 Filton Avenue Creation of vehicular access on to classified road Filton Avenue (retrospective) 28 Conygre Grove Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to form 3 flats with access, parking and other associated works.

East Works Site Gloucester Road North Non Material Amendment to planning application PT18/4908/F to substitute plans 13671B-100E, 13671B-101D and 13671B-108B for planning numbers 13671B-100F, 13671B-101E, 13671B-108C. Filton South Gloucestershire

37 Sixth Avenue Erection of 1 attached dwelling with access and associated works (Resubmission of P19/09282/F).

Decisions

Northville Family Practice, 521 Filton Avenue Change of use from Medical Practice (Class D1) to 2 no. 7 bedroom HMOs (Sui Generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

Approve with Conditions 115 Northville Road Erection of single storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation.

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This is not illegal, but carrying out the work without the correct paperwork and fixed price, and without offering a 14 day cooling off period is.

Also the standard of work and changes in agreed price could also amount to offences. I work with Neil Derrick at South Gloucestershire trading standards, and we often patrol the Filton area on the lookout for this type of thing. We have recently dealt with Rogue Traders in the area so be vigilant. If you need a “no cold calling” sticker for your front door, pop into Patchway front office or contact us on the police web site.

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House prices Property prices are rising at their strongest level in a year according to the latest UK House Price Index. At £235,298 the average price of a property in November is 2.2% more expensive than a year ago, the highest rate of annual growth since November 2018.

Economy

£350,000

At 76.3% the UK employment rate was at a record high in the three months to November, while wage growth continues to outpace rises in the cost of living. Adjusting for inflation, wages were 1.6% higher than a year ago (including bonuses) and 1.8% higher (excluding bonuses).

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Transactions Just 9,000 fewer sales took place during 2019 compared to 2018 according to the HMRC. Provisional estimates show 1.18 million property sales took place in 2019. Sales volumes for December are estimated to be significantly higher than a year ago, but it is likely these will be revised downwards.

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n ADVERTISING FEATURE Losing 7st enabled me to play ladies' football Nicola Coles, who lives in Filton, never dreamed she would be able to play football in a ladies team.

Just trying to run the length of the pitch would have been a struggle and would have left her completely breathless. Now after shedding an amazing seven stones, she plays for Almondsbury Ladies.

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She says that it was with the help, support and encouragement of her Slimming World Consultant - Carolyn, and all the members of the Slimming World group at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, that she kept on track to achieve this fantastic weight loss.

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St Vallier Twinning Trip 12 - 19 July 2020 Join Filton Twinning on a cultural visit to France, staying in the homes of our friends in St Vallier-sûr-Rhone.

This cultural visit coincides with Bastille day, celebrated with communal meals, dances, parties and fireworks throughout France. There will be a full programme of activities including day-trips and sight-seeing throughout the stay.

Filton Twinning AGM 19 March 2020 at 7.30 pm

Doug Daniels Pavilion. Filton Leisure Centre Filton BS34 7PS All invited* to come along when members will be appointing Honorary Secretary, Membership Secretary, Hospitality Officer, Five committee members without portfolio and up to ten members of the Social Activities Committee.

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Airbus engineer Catherine named as UK finalist ​​ Catherine Llewellyn-Jones, an Engineering Undergraduate Apprentice at Airbus in Filton, is a finalist at the annual Semta Skills Awards in the Graduate or Degree Apprentice of the Year category. ​​Catherine, 39, from Bristol, is in the fourth year of her apprenticeship at Airbus and is studying for a BSc in Aerospace Engineering while working as an engineer in wing structures.

She has a degree in mathematics, has worked as a secondary school teacher and then as a musician in France.

While at Airbus, she has worked in different engineering roles, including stress analysis, fatigue and damage tolerance, finite-element modelling and aerodynamics. ​​Catherine said: “I am humbled and thrilled to be a finalist for this award. The apprenticeship course offers so many opportunities and is a great

way to start a new career. Not only have I managed to work on different aircraft and disciplines, "I have also been able to volunteer with STEM outreach work and undertake extra courses such as the Cultural Exchange programme in Germany and Outward Bound.” ​​ ​​The winning apprentice will be an example of the opportunities apprenticeships can open and will have demonstrated excellent manufacturing or engineering skills that have had a real impact on their employer’s business. ​​Gavin Jones, Head of Early Careers Programmes at Airbus, said: "Our apprenticeships have proven to be a highly successful springboard for those wishing to pursue a career in the thriving aerospace and aviation sectors.

I am sure that Catherine will be no exception to this and I both congratulate her and wish her well for the final."

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Every person’s experience of ageing will be different of course, but BAB hope that following this series of articles, readers will challenge more of the negative stereotypes about older age and look forward to a period of time when they can continue to enjoy life as they choose.

This is the third article in a series of three, inspired by older people based in Bristol. Find out more about the Age Proud Bristol campaign by visiting www. agefriendlybristol.org.uk or search #AgeProudBristol on Twitter and take part in the conversation about ageism in Bristol.

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This comes from a variety of studies experiences, she is looking at the ‘U-Shaped Curve grateful for. “I still have of Happiness’, which found that life. I have it really to self-reported happiness levels are the full. I just want to often highest in early childhood live it and live it, and do and later life. it and do it and enjoy it As a part of the Age Proud and enjoy it. In the club, Bristol campaign, which challenges retire early. Unfortunately, Joyce’s there is a lady in her negative perceptions of older condition worsened and she made 90s; I just hope I get there!” people, Bristol Ageing Better the decision to have her left leg Having a positive outlook (BAB) spoke to Joyce Montague amputated below the knee. But, on later life can affect how you (62), Coordinator of the Malcolm Joyce didn’t let the operation hold age. A 2014 review of multiple X Elders Group and Colin O’Brien her back. research studies found that people (71), Chairperson of Gaywest, about Joyce is out and about most who perceived later life in a more their experience of getting older. days of the week, enjoying her positive way tended to live longer “I don’t let anything stop me,” role as the Malcolm X Elders and experience better health. says Joyce. “There’s good and bad Coordinator. “I love talking, For Colin, later life hasn’t been about getting older, but if you’re meeting people and having a good what he expected. “I didn’t expect positive about life, you shouldn’t be laugh, it makes my day. You have to to be getting married and having a scared of getting older.” make the most of every day as you swell time,” Colin says. Colin came Joyce came to Bristol in every year Every day, counts. out as a gay man in his 60s. He fell 1971 and worked all her adult X Elderssee. I enjoy my life. Every day, every Joyce, Malcolm I am year an older citizen, and a counts.”person, a father, an active in love with his now husband, and life in a job sheCoordinator. loved, as a Age 62.

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FREE Events at Filton Library in March Every week:

This month:

Filton Friends Coffee Morning

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

Happy Nappies

Monday 9th 11am - 12.30pm Re-usable nappy scheme drop-in.

Lego Club – Ugly Animals

Digilocal Coding Club

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

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

Story & Rhyme Time

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

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

Saturday 14th 11am – 12 noon FREE drop in Special “Our Diverse Planet” Themed Lego Club for British Science week. Stories & theme-based building fun! For children aged 4 -11years.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Animal Bop Rhyme Time

Wednesday 11th 10.30 – 11am Special “Our Diverse Planet” themed Story & Rhyme Time for British Science Week.

For pre-school children, with bubbles and musical instruments!

Volunteer Drop-In

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

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

Memory Café

Thursday 26th 10.30am – 12.00 noon Worried about your memory? Or care for someone with Dementia?

Come along to a friendly group hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society.

Beat Surgery

Thursday 5th 12noon – 1pm Come along and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. You can talk about any issues.

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

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

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I am out of self-inflicted retirement again and marathon training is mission-creeping my life. I spot the tell-tale ‘anorak’ behaviours which always accompany the pyramid schedule of long distance running.

Like child birth, running has a habit of allowing you to forget former contractions and gaze broodingly at Lycra and Hi-Viz jackets with no thought about impending stretch marks.

As the mileage creeps up, I start remembering how running takes over and how many hours a tortoise needs to train if she is to break through ‘The Wall’ that awaits. The challenge is to fit all those I love into my life without cutting into the large swathes of running time now ring-fenced on my kitchen calendar.

I start wondering which is worse – to sneak off for an afternoon nap after a long run or to soldier on and pretend I am feeling sociable. I guess the dream would be to pair up romantically with another long distance runner, but then we would surely bore for England as we compared mileage and split times.

I am distracted by a running website allocating my potential t-shirt running name for this next marathon. It uses the first letter of my first and last name. I am not totally convinced that this will give me the crowd support I need. ‘Spandex Speedy Pants’ may lift spectator endorphins but I doubt it will do the trick for me.

By reverting to my maiden name, my running moniker could switch to ‘Spandex Wobble Bum’. I am not sure if this is better or worse. More moral dilemmas to consider but at least it will be something to discuss with my training partners - Ten K Twinkle Toes and Gluteus Bouncy Boobs – and we do have many hours ahead to fill. www.thedragonfyjar.com

Uber and Ola drivers will be banned from displaying the word “taxi” anywhere on their cars under new plans to protect public safety in South Gloucestershire.

The proposal is among a raft of new signage rules for private-hire vehicles (PHVs) and Hackney carriages recommended by a police officer who acts as a taxi compliance officer for South Gloucestershire Council.

PHVs must be booked using services such as Uber and Ola, whereas Hackney carriages can be hailed from the pavement.

“Anyone can stick an Uber or OLA door sign on a car and it’s unlikely most of the public would suspect it’s not a licensed vehicle,” PC Quinton told a council regulatory committee.

The committee approved the recommendations set out by PC Quinton, along with a host of other proposals affecting PHVs and Hackney carriages.

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The contribution of older people insite Bristol SGS College students tour Bromford building

Age Proud Bristol is an Thirty budding plumbers awareness campaign have visited a new housing that challenges development to get some vital onperceptions the-job experience.of older The SGS College students people in Bristol and took a short walk from their Filton encourages people to campus to the building site on neighbouring Crescent, feel proudRodney of their age where housing association and experiences.

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Voluntary identified that ProjectService manager Ellen Copeland nearly halfstudents of people aged 55-74 said: “The had a great volunteer, while figures time having a look underfrom the the Office National show skin ofof a home andStatistics seeing the that over 50s make upexpect nearly from onequality homebuilders plumbers. third of the entire UK workforce.

"To homebuilding As ameet part our of the Age Proud ambitions for the years Bristol campaign, Bristolahead Ageing we willhas need to workthe with skilled Better gathered views of a variety of inspirational people from across Bristol about their

experiences and advice regarding later life. This article features Catherine Wescott (65), Creator of BS3 Helping Others and Zehra Haq (64), CEO of Dhek Bhal.

“The average 65-year-old still has an awful lot to offer in terms of wisdom, passion, love, care and, most of all, time.” says Catherine, who set up BS3 Helping Others after asking in a neighbourhood Facebook group whether anyone needed any help. Within 24 hours, she’d received 350 likes and 60 comments.

“We must learn to befriend all those whom we meet in our daily lives and never assume that they are ‘OK’. You can do this no matter how old or young you are and no matter where you are - at the bus stop, in a cafe, in a store,” says Catherine. “You’ve got something that someone else needs.”

Many older people develop close, supportive relationships with younger generations; from grandparents who look after their grandchildren, to older people who volunteer through

community groups. Catherine has formed bonds with younger people volunteering as a part of BS3 Helping Others. “Lots of youngsters are looking for the company and knowledge of adults and lots of adults are looking for the company of youngsters. We can help each other.” says Catherine.

For Zehra, who works full time as the CEO of Dhek Bhal, supporting the community is her lifelong work. Dhek Bhal means ‘to take care of’, and Zehra has been either volunteering or working in Barton Hill since 1986. Zehra has always encouraged the older women she works with to have their say and to inform others. “I tell them, you are very lucky,” says Zehra. “You have a lot of skills and knowledge you can contribute.”

Zehra believes it is important for younger and older people to interact and to recognise the contributions each side can bring to their community. In the past, Dhek Bhal has set up intergenerational activities and events with local schools. “I would

like to see older people going into schools more,” says Zehra. professionals to help us building “If a school does a cookery quality homes and are keenclass, to let olderstudents people teach it and support as they take the show whatinwe cancareers do. Create first steps their in the opportunities for conversations industry.

- I think conversations are “We’re really pleased with very the important in gone breaking how work has so far on down barriers and sharing site and are looking forwardlife to welcoming experience.”customers into these newAs homes year.” well aslater thethis contributions Bromford building older people is make in the17 new homesand at Rodney Crescent workplace volunteering, it is to replace eightto ofrecognise its formerthe also important properties on the site.

The old unpaid caring roles that many properties hadundertake. deteriorated since older people Research they were built in the post-war from the national charity, Age UK, period. has shown that one in three people The homes are due to be aged over 80 provide some vital unpaid completed in August, of care for loved onesthat in the UK. 1,300 new homes Bromford is theover second aimsThis to build the article next 12in a series of three, inspired by older months. people based inassociation, Bristol. Find The housing out more about the Age Proud which is the biggest in South Bristol campaignhas by avisiting Gloucestershire, goal towww. build 6,500 new homes in the period agefriendlybristol.org.uk or search from 2019 – 2023. on Twitter and #AgeProudBristol take part in the conversation about ageism in Bristol.

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I was pleased that the Panel supported my decision but I am always conscious that any increase in household bills is felt by local people. I never take the decision to raise the policing part of the council tax lightly.

It continues to be a priority of mine to put victims first and this increase means we can invest in an additional 75 police staff investigators who will help improve outcomes for victims. It

has never been more important to me to ensure victims have a voice and feel encouraged to come forward and speak out.

Concerns have quite rightly been growing across the country as we hear of more young people becoming involved in serious violence. The additional funding will also go towards maintaining the 15 additional PCSOs who are working closely with local schools. This work allows the police and partners to capitalise on opportunities to intervene early to prevent the harm that such violence causes to young individuals, families and communities. We need to make sure we are doing everything we can to stop young people becoming victims of serious violence and the Panel’s decision to back the increase will help this

on-going work.

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) awareness day is taking place this month. CSE is a form of child abuse in which victims are manipulated or forced into taking part in sexual activity often in return for attention, affection, money, drugs, alcohol or accommodation.

Victims of CSE are extremely vulnerable and many do not recognise that they are being exploited. We can never underestimate the damaging effects such a crime can have on victims.

In order to tackle CSE for good, we need long term and consistent support to help children to survive and recover from their experiences. The police, educators, healthcare professionals and charities need

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n UPDATE FROM FILTON MP JACK LOPRESTI Look beyond the misconceptions of apprenticeships February 2020 has brought us another successful National Apprenticeships Week, where employers up and down the country showcased the opportunities on offer for those looking for a route other than university to get into skilled work.

In Westminster I had the privilege of attending the AllParty Parliamentary Group for Apprenticeships’ annual apprenticeships fair. Here the nation’s employers literally set out their stalls to show MPs what they were offering and allowed us to speak with apprentices to hear about their experiences in their own words.

It was quite the delight to see people from all walks of life speak in such glowing terms about what the chance of learning new skills whilst earning a wage had done for them and the pride in their voices was unmistakeable. It was particularly memorable to meet with two apprenticeships from BAE Systems, a local employer, who have

taken on over 800 apprentices this year. If you are interested in such an opportunity, BAE Systems are still accepting applications until 28th February – for more information please visit https://www.baesystems. com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/ apprenticeships/schemes.

We boast some of the finest universities in the world and we should be rightly proud of our academic credentials as a country.

However, university doesn’t suit every person and it doesn’t suit every job. For those who want to

get on in their lives without having to take three or more years out for university, apprenticeships offer the solution.

This year Education Secretary Gavin Williamson set out three goals to achieve in the apprenticeship sphere under the theme “Look Beyond”. The aim is to challenge some misconceptions around apprenticeships; to tighten oversight of providers, and to encourage headteachers to promote them.

Myth #1: “Apprenticeships are only for young people”.

Apprenticeships are for people of any age, the only requirements are the you are over the age of 16 and have the equivalent of at least five GCSEs grade A*- C. They are as useful a route for retraining later in life as they are for getting your first step on the job ladder out of school.

Myth #2 “Apprenticeships aren’t as good as going to university”.

Apprenticeships aren’t better or worse than going to university, they are just a different route.

Apprenticeships offer qualifications

at all levels up to and including post-graduate study which can earn you a full bachelor’s degree or even a master’s degree.

Myth #3 “Apprenticeships are only for people wanting to work in manual jobs”. Apprenticeships are available in many jobs and industries ranging from nuclear and defence, to accounting and finance, to project management and administration.

Whether you are interested in banking or fashion, there is likely an apprenticeship to suit you.

Myth #4 “Apprentices can’t expect to earn a good wage”. All apprentices are paid at least the National Minimum Wage and will get the same rights as other employees including paid holidays and sick pay. Apprentices are also paid their hourly wage whilst studying at college.

This year when considering your future, look beyond these myths and see an apprenticeship as a genuinely serious option to study whilst you earn and build up skills to help you get on in life.

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

Bristol & Avon Family History Society. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, except JUNE which is the 3rd Monday. We do not meet in JULY or AUGUST. VENUE BAWA Southmead Road FILTON at 7.30pm. There is a varied programme of family history related topics and speakers, for beginners and more experienced researchers. Help, books and more always available at each meeting. Further information from secretary@bafhs.org.uk Ukulele Filton continues to meet at 7.00 - 8.30 pm every Monday at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, (Bank Holidays excepted,) and we would be delighted to welcome new members. No previous experience necessary; we always have spare ukuleles and songbooks to get you started. Contact Sue on 0117 979 0381; e mail: itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk St. Andrew's Methodist Church Lunch Club: Hot lunches served - 12.00 for 12.15 p.m. Special dietary needs catered for. £3.50 for 2 courses with tea/coffee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm. Keep fit with dance moves Improve your mobility and general wellbeing, have fun, challenge yourself and feel more confident, keeping fit to music. The class also includes some body conditioning. Working at your own pace, the class is suitable for everyone. Come along and make new friends at this very social and friendly class. Pay as you go at £4 per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott, (qualified instructor), on 07969929733, and visit the website http://www. keepfit.org.uk for more info about our organisation.

Westerly Showband welcomes able adult wind band musicians to its weekly rehearsals every Tuesday at Horfield CEVC Primary School Bishop Manor Rd, Bristol BS10 5BD from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Under its experienced conductor Chris Harris players will be receive the coaching and support needed to achieve a satisfying performance. Band practices take place in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere and include nice biscuits. The repertoire includes a wide variety of genres especially chosen to please both band members and audiences alike. Prospective members can look at the website at www. westerlyshowband .com or ring 0117 9561950 for more information. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome. See also Friday for training band.

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

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

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

Filtones Choir. Don’t like going out in the evening? At a loose end on a Wednesday afternoon? Ever thought of joining a choir? Why not come along on and exercise your lungs and challenge your grey cells with our friendly group of people who are The Filtones. We are actively seeking to recruit altos, tenors (gents or ladies) and basses to join our happy band. We sing four part harmony

but ability to read music, although useful, is not essential as we supply CDs and MP3 files as teaching aids. We give afternoon concerts to elderly people’s clubs and societies around Bristol and two evening concerts in June and December from which we donate much of our profit to charities. We are a very caring and sociable group of people who sing together with the aim of giving as good a performance as we can, but mainly to enjoy ourselves. For more information please ring Jilly on 0117 9232281 or Shirley on 0117 9654348 or e mail dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com. or look at our web site on www.thefiltones. weebly.com. Alternatively, just call in at Eden Grove Methodist Church Horfield BS7 0PQ between 1.30 and 3.45 pm on a Wednesday afternoon (not during August) for a listen and a chat.

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

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.

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

For more information ring Bristol 9568737 or 9653568 Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play,9-10am. These sessions are first come, first served. £5 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

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

Or just come along any Thursday to meet us.

Silver surfers: FACE, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10.30am-12.30 Drop-in for ‘silver-haired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more!

Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning! Come and join us! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August.

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

Buy and sell new and preloved baby and children's items at bargain prices!

Saturday 21st March, St Andrew's Church, Filton, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Entry is £1, children free.

To book a stall please email munchkinmarketsbristol@ gmail.com £10 a stall, £20 a business stall.

Horfield Townswomens Guild are a really friendly Guild that meet on the second Wednesday of every month at UHCT Eden Grove Church, Eden Grove, Horfield BS7 0PQ at 2.30 pm. Ladies are welcome to just turn up or ring Edna on 0117 949 5413 for a chat about the Guild.

Sound of Song ( a Choir for Female Voices) meet in Horfield URC, Church Hall, Muller Road on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm. Repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. No auditions necessary." www.soundsofsongchoir.com Northavon Singers Northavon Singers are looking for new members in our four-part all age choir. We sing in Filton and South Gloucestershire at many local venues,supporting local causes and events with two public concerts each year. We do not need you to have a formal audition but will help you to find your voice group. We sing a wide variety of music from light Classics to country, folk, modern, musicals and more. We are a friendly group and would be glad to help you settle in ! Come to rehearsals at St.Peter’s church hall Filton, each Wednesday at 7.30 pm (Opp.Airbus) or phone Margaret 0117 9699206 or visit

Thursdays Bristol Male Voice Choir...Bristol Male Voice Choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites. You will be made very welcome when you sample your first rehearsal with us. You don’t have to read music to join but you will enjoy learning our repertoire as we prepare for our concerts and weekend tours.

Come along and sample an evening at our regular practice sessions, held on Thursdays at 7.00pm in St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Filton, BS34 7PS. Ffi Tel 07587143220

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

Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm.

Appointments to be booked in advance.

01454 865502. smokefree@southglos. gov.uk Diddi dance, Preschool dance class for girls and boys ages 18 months to school!

Thursdays 9:45-10:30am, St. Teresas Church Hall. Contact Emily for your free trial.07850983821. emily.norman@ diddidance.com Avon Harmony are a Ladies Barbershop Chorus. We welcome visitors for a no obligation taster session. We rehearse at The Dance Studio, Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Bristol BS7 9NL. Every Thursday evening 7.30pm - 9.45pm. Tel: Mary 07954170532

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

Aqua fit, 9.30 – 10.15am, cost £5 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure St Andrew's Methodist Wesley Guild meets in the Church lounge every other Friday evening at 7.30 p.m commencing September 14th. We are a small, friendly group with a wide variety of speakers and members evenings and would welcome your company. There is no membership fee, just a small subscription on the evening which includes light refreshments.

Ring 0117 9698523 for further details.

Concord Band is a Wind Band. We meet every Friday from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park Road, Filton BS34 7PS. Our Conductor Keith Williams is a well know Teacher and Performer in Bristol. We play a wide range of music, so if you would like to get back to playing again, look no further. Contact Jayne 07880724948 or email: jaynerentonharper@gmail.com or come along with you instrument and have a play. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome.

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Saturdays Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library.

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

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

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

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

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

There are vacancies in all age groups.

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

F.A.C.E.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Beavers age 6-8, Wed 5:45 – 6:45pm Cubs age 8-10, Mon 6:30 – 8pm Scouts age 10-14, Tues 6:45 – 8:45pm The group is based in Scout HQ, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls. Contact joining@1stfiltonscouts.co.uk or phone John Cahill 0798 605 3005

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Tuesdays Rainbows - ages 5-7 years Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Guides - ages 10 - 14 years Rangers - ages 14 + Wednesdays Brownies - ages 7 - 10 years Thursdays Rainbows - ages 5 - 7 years Contact : concordedivision@ girlguidingbsg.org.uk or register at Girlguiding UK website.

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

Weekly Services Sundays 8am Said Eucharist 10am Parish Eucharist 6pm Evening Worship* *1st Sunday Evensong, 2nd Youth of God, 3rd Benediction/Healing/Sung Compline, Last Sunday Taize

Saturday, March 21

SYMPHONY OF PSALMS Saturday 21st March 2020, 7.30pm, Bristol Cathedral Bristol Choral Society and Bristol Ensemble, conducted by Hilary Campbell This concert features Stravinsky's beautiful 'Symphony of Psalms' and a piano duo - his warmtime sonata for two pianos. The second half of the concert will be given over to the equally beautiful and well-known Faure's Requiem, which is a profoundly spiritual and luminescent piece about death, hope and happiness. Come and join the audience in Bristol Cathedral, to enjoy this uplifting musical offering on March 21st.

Tickets from £11 to £28 (under 25s £5 & Seniors 10% discount) Full details at www.bristolchoral.co.uk Book online via https://www.colstonhall.org/shows/symphony-of-psalms/ or by phone on 0117 203 4040

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