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Debate on future of Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Page 7

LETTERS P18 | WHAT’S ON P32 | PROPERTY OF MONTH P38

MP returns for second term after increasing majority to nearly 10,000. Full story Pages 2 and 3

Shield Road car boot sale pictures Page 9 Credit Union launch for Filton Page 14

Jack’s back! ... meanwhile Labour trio voted back in to serve Filton on South Gloucestershire Council Pages 4 and 5

Travellers moved off Elm Park Page 15

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Jack Lopresti, Conservative 22,920 Ian Boulton, Labour 13,082 Ben Walker, UKIP 7,261 Pete Bruce, Lib Dem 3,581 Dr Diana Warner, Green 2,257 Voters in Filton and Bradley Stoke echoed the voice of the nation with Tory MP Jack Lopresti triumphing with an increased majority on Friday morning.

Mr Lopresti again locked horns with Labour’s Ian Boulton who in 2010 he had beaten by almost 7,000 votes, and gained an even bigger advantage – 9,838 - this time around.

Returning officer Natalie Carr finally announced the result at 6am on Friday – three and a half hours later than had been predicted and in a hall at WISE Campus that had drawn a series of complaints because of the plunging temperature.

Only shortly beforehand she was able to reveal that voter turnout for the seat was 69 per cent – a total of 49, 231 votes.

This is one per cent lower than the 2010 election.

Ms Carr announced that Mr Lopresti had received 22,920 votes with Mr Boulton a distant second with 13,082 votes.

Behind them UKIP’s Ben Walker recorded 7,261 votes – a huge increase on the 1,506 secured by John Knight, UKIP’s parliamentary candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke in 2010.

However Liberal Democrat Pete Bruce registered just 3,581 –a huge loss compared to Peter Tyzack who ran in 2010 for the party and recorded more than 12,000 votes.

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Pictured rear, from left, Ian Boulton, Diana Warner, Jack Lopresti, Ben Walker and Pete Bruce hear the result

second term and delighted by his increased majority. He said he would go and enjoy drink or two in celebration.

“I am honoured and humbled to again be asked to represent the people of Filton and Bradley Stoke,” Mr Lopresti said.

He said that now confirmed again as MP, his priorities were securing jobs for the area through the security and defence review, supporting social mobility – particularly apprenticeships, and continuing to push for a local transport

infrastructure with focus on the Metrobus, electrification and the Henbury Loop.

Mr Boulton was gallant in defeat.

“All I can say is I wish (Jack) all the very best for the next five years and I trust he will represent

all of us who live here to the best of his ability,” he said.

Mr Walker of UKIP said: “Obviously I would like to have come first but when you think in the last election we got just 1,500 votes, this was a big increase,” he said.

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Labour again wins three Filton seats on South Glos Council ... but some new faces elcted to town council

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It’s business as usual in Filton, following the recent South Glos Council elections.

Labour candidates Roger Hutchinson, Adam Monk and Ian Scott, pictured, all retained their positions as Filton councillors.

Cllr Hutchinson, re-elected in as a Filton representative, wrote on the Filton News and Views Facebook page: “I would like to say thank you to all those who voted Labour on Thursday for myself, Adam Monk and Ian Scott. “[We] look forward to the four years ahead and will do all in our power to represent our community here in Filton, as I believe we have done over the past four years.

“Filton has changed over the past few years and that change has created challenges, as have the cuts in Government grants which will continue and may now be even more severe.

“We will respond and do all that we can to help to make Filton the good place in which to live that we all know that it is.”

Cllr Monk said: “I am very pleased to have been re-elected to represent Filton at South Gloucestershire Council, and I intend to continue to work hard for the residents of Filton.

“I’d also like to highlight our weekly surgeries, held every Saturday, 9.30-10.30am at Filton Library. No appointment is needed and we will do our best to help you.”

Cllr Scott said: “I would like to thank the residents of Filton for voting in the elections.

“The Government will now have to declare where they are going to continue to make cuts in public services and we will soon see what impact this will have on Filton and the rest of South Gloucestershire. “l will continue to advocate on behalf of Filton.”

Cllr Hutchinson received 1,675 votes, Cllr Monk, 1,608 votes, and Cllr Scott, 1,546 votes.

They held off opposition from three UKIP candidates, three Conservative, three Lib Dem and two Green.

Result Roger Malcolm Hutchinson, Labour ELECTED

1675

Adam Paul Monk, Labour ELECTED

1608

Ian Keith Mark Scott, Labour ELECTED

1546

Keith Briffett, UK Independence Party (UKIP)

1222

David Crowley, UK Independence Party (UKIP)

892

Lance Jon Finney, The Green Party

677

Helen Margaret Harrison, Liberal Democrats

431

Mary Katherine Perks, Liberal Democrats

321

Benjamin Randles, Conservative Party Candidate

1308

Kyrie Tereza Roberts, The Green Party

682

Marc Daniel Scawen, Liberal Democrats

239

Maria Silveira, Conservative Party Candidate

1436

Alan Tink, UK Independence Party (UKIP)

997

John Tucker, Conservative Party Candidate

1339

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John Tucker, Keith Briffet and Alan Tink

Bill Moore, Adam Monk and Darryl Collins

Brian Mead, Ian Scott and Stan Sims Filton Town Council is now made up of five Labour, four Conservative, two UKIP and one Independent, plus a vacancy in Northville ward, compared to the previous five Labour, four Independent, two Conservative, one UKIP and one-co-opted member.

Elected to represent Charborough ward are Labour councillors Adam Monk and Ian Scott, and UKIP’s Alan Tink. Labour’s Sam Scott was unsuccessful. Tories Anne Kenyon, Maria Silveira and John Tucker, UKIP’s Keith Briffet,

and Labour and Co-operative’s Brian Mead will be representing the Conygre ward, and Labour’s Darryl Collins, and Stan Sims, Independent Bill Moore and Conservative Doug Daniels will be representing Northville ward.

All the representatives for Northville and Conygre were elected uncontested.

Independents Brian Freeguard, Rikki Teml and Kieran Hyde; Independent Labour’s Melanie Drewitt, Labour’s Andrew Chubb and co-opted member John Beacham did not re-stand for election.

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Problem family order extended A family which caused problems for neighbours in Charles Road, Filton has been ordered to stay out of the home for another three months, it has been reported.

The family, with their three teenage children, were ordered out of the Charles Road house in February after complains of verbal and homophobic abuse and criminal damage.

The closure order lasted for three months, but South Gloucestershire Council has now been back to the courts and extended the order again, banning the family from living at the privately rented home, be extended until August 8, according to the Bristol Post.

In the report, the family say they were used as a scapegoat by police and council, but residents said since the family were made to leave anti-social behaviour had dramatically dropped.

Neighbours complained the family would often have a large group of youths gathering around their home. They said

car windows and mirrors were being smashed and motorised scooters were aggressively driven at people.

Homophobic abuse was also shouted at residents from the home on the corner of Hunters Way. One neighbour, who was not named by The Post, said: “There has been a dramatic drop in the anti-social behaviour and people are grateful, but there is still some trepidation about what will happen in August and if they will come back.”

The order gained at court was the first in South Gloucestershire gained through the use of a community trigger, where residents can ask for a review of the situation.

A spokesman for the council person said they had returned to court to extend the order.

He said: “The benefit of extending the closure notice means the family are elsewhere and the victims of anti-social are protected.”

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Council to investigate handing over the management of sports centre Councillors have agreed to investigate the possible outsourcing of Filton Sports and Leisure Centre.

At a meeting of the town council last month, councillors agreed by nine votes to two to “formally investigate all options of partnership for the management of the Leisure facilities”.

This could lead to the management of the centre being taken out of the town council’s hands.

One scenario could be that the council would retain ownership of the centre but pay an outside company to manage the facility. This would mean pricing and staffing levels would no longer be within the control of the town council.

Recent meetings have revealed that the council is facing some tough financial decisions, with reserve funds dropping far below recommended levels. Part of this has been costs associated with the running of the leisure centre.

At the meeting, a number of councillors felt that this decision should be made by the new Council in May. It was however made clear that the motion was merely to formally investigate the feasibility, not to make a decision on the future of the centre.

Cllr Adam Monk, who propsed the investigation, said: “Until there is a debate, we won’t know the right way forward.

“The council would lose control over matters such as staffing but also, the precept (Filton element of council tax) would be reduced.”

Last month, Cllr Kieran Hyde said the authority had had a ‘shocking’ year financially One resident said he feared that with a balance in council coffers of just £46,902 at the end of the year, and budgets missing their targets last year, if the situation were to be repeated, the council would be ‘insolvent’.

Council chairman Rikki Teml said an action plan was in place which had been accepted by the finance committee.

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Sun shines on primary’s sale day Dozens of people braved an early morning shower to attend Shield Rd School’s May Table Top Sale and Car boot sale on what actually turned out to be a sunny Saturday morning.

The hardy “Booters” were rewarded with in excess of 30 traders selling all manner of pre-loved items, an array home baked cakes, toys and nearly new clothing. Ice creams and breakfast rolls were also going down well The event was the latest in a challenging but fun series of fundraisers organised by the Friends of Shield Rd School (FOSR) to supplement to the exciting changes planned at this successful local primary.

Because of its consistent academic and community success, the school has been asked by South Gloucestershire Council to “breach” or add new reception classes for the next two years, however unlike on other occasions where successful schools have be asked to accommodate a new intake with ad hoc arrangements, the LEA have underpinned their faith in the school by implementing a building programme that will see brand new state of the art reception facilities, including classrooms showers disabled toilets etc. Work has already started and should be complete in time for the new children in September.

Vice Chair of FOSR Louise Davies said: “ It is a really exciting time for the school and it’s fantastic that the it is getting the physical improvements that reflect its academic achievements in recent years. This will finally give it the WOW factor it deserves. We at FOSR are working hard to provide the funds for additional equipment that will put the icing on the cake for our children. We have already bought an array of new games for lunchtimes and are planning a brand new climbing wall and Jungle Gym for the school grounds. Today’s event has raised nearly £400 and I would like to thanks all who given up their time to either plan, bake, advertise, sell at, or attend the event. Our next public fundraiser is our very popular Summer Fete on 4th July. This year it is

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Vision for growing Filton primary Images have been released to show how a Filton primary school will look as they prepare for the first two-class reception intake for several years.

The artist’s impressions show the new covered area and extra classroom at Shield Road Primary. As part of the designs there will also be a covered outdoor play area for the youngest children.

And there will be further expansion next year with the 2016/17 reception class likely to be two-class entry.

As Filtonvoice reported in March, the school in Northville had two classes per year several years ago but falling numbers and the creation of the Bluebells Nursery limited the opportunities to grow. Now, after the recent positive Ofsted report, numbers are set to rise again.

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Head Jim Mepham stands in the area set for expansion. Below and opposite page, an artist’s impression of the new designs

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Everything in the garden’s lovely Filton Community Garden Committee has been reflecting on a successful 2014 ... as well as looking forward to the future.

In a report to the town council, chairman Dave Mikkelson said: “The perfect start to 2014 was the award of Outstanding by the Royal Horticultural Society.”

He said other highlights included work on the school and FACE flower beds.

Beds are now being prepared ahead of the twinning visit in

August which will include a party in the garden with flowers in the French and German national colours.

Although the Filton Festival has been cancelled this year the garden committee is still going to hold an event in the garden with more activities than last year, on 12th July.

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McDonald’s staff team up to give neighbourhood a spring clean

McDonald’s staff joined residents to take away more than 20 bags of rubbish from a litter hotspot in Filton.

Armed with litter pickers, the team of 27 gathered rubbish discarded on the cycle path that leads from the Filton Abbey Wood restaurant to the train station.

McDonald’s franchisee Mike Guerin, who runs the Filton branch along with several others across Bristol, said the aim of the clean-up was to help encourage the local community to take responsibility for keeping their neighbourhood litter-free and to take pride in the local environment.

He said: “I’d like to thank everyone involved on the day for their hard work and for helping to set an example of what

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Credit Union seeks Filton people Loans, new accounts and quality banking services will soon be available to people in Filton with the launch of a wide range of services by Bristol Credit Union (BCU).

The BCU service point will be available every Thursday from the 14th May, 9.30am to 11.30am at Filton Community Association, helping local people make the most of their money, by giving them access to affordable loans, competitive savings accounts and quality banking services.

The service point will be run by a team of volunteers from the local area, and people will be able to drop in to open an account, deposit money or find out more about BCU services.

The new service is a result of a partnership with South Gloucestershire Council, ‘Filton Working Together’ group and Bristol Credit Union.

Kate Hanks, Deputy CEO of

Bristol Credit Union, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with South Gloucestershire Council and the Filton Working Together group. We’ve already had a fantastic response from the local community from our call

out for volunteers who will help local people access BCU services.

“We look forward to welcoming new BCU members from the Filton area’.”

To celebrate the launch of the service point, BCU are offering free membership to anyone who joins before the 30th June.

Becoming a member of Bristol Credit Union costs £3.50 - £2.50 to become a member and £1 to open an account.

Katie Donovan-Adekanmbi, Business and Sustainable Communities Manager from Southern Brooks Community Partnership said: “BCU offers access to fair and affordable banking services and a great way to budget and save - this will be a valuable asset for the Filton community.”

Bristol Credit Union is owned by its own members – that’s everyone who saves, borrows or banks with them. Any profit

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by Rebecca Day Filton town clerk Lesley Reuben has been commended for her swift efforts to stop a group of travellers settling in Elm Park.

Ms Reuben says that as soon as she saw them pull up to the field on April 29, she ran out of the council offices – located in the park – to confront the group.

One of the men then proceeded to cut off the locks on the bollards to allow the rest of the travellers to drive their caravans onto the field, Ms Reuben says.

“As soon as I saw them pulling up to the field, I knew I just couldn't let it happen so I ran out,” she said. “I told the man, ‘You can’t do that’, and he responded, ‘Just watch, my love’.

He then cut the locks and they drove off at speed onto the field.”

Ms Reuben then called the police, who came out immediately.

According to the town clerk, there were around eight caravans that made it onto the field, and

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there were a further 10 waiting to enter.

She added: “When the police arrived, we gave them a choice – they either get arrested for damaging the locks, or they leave the site, so they drove off quickly.”

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Bollards were installed at the field’s entrance after a group of travellers settled in Elm Park, behind the community centre, last year for a week.

However, Ms Reuben says that her next worry is securing the car park, but she hopes that

this will be addressed now the council elections have been held.

“I would personally like to thank the [town council] staff and the Filton Beat Team that supported me in getting the travellers moved on so quickly,” she said. “While I appreciate all the thanks I have been receiving, it certainly wouldn’t have happened without them.”

Alexis Pearce wrote on the Filton News and Views Facebook page: “Well done Lesley Reuben for acting quick enough to get the travellers to move on from Elm Park as quickly and as efficiently as she did. Definite pat on the back for that one.”

Ken Hoare also wrote on Facebook: “Well done to all involved, you all did a great job.”

Samantha Louise Radford added: “It was super quick!”

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Richard’s courage inspires friends’

by Rebecca Day A group of friends will be pushing their fears aside to leap 10,000ft from a plane in memory of Richard Masters and the courage he showed in his battle with cancer.

Richard, 35, sadly lost his battle to non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a rare cancer which develops in the vessels and glands, last October.

He was given only weeks to live on two occasions, but fought the cancer for three years.

Richard left behind wife LeeAnne and son Soul, 7.

Many of the 15 people taking part in the skydive, on June 21 at Old Sarum Airfield in Wiltshire, are fellow fathers of children attending Charborough Road Primary in Filton, the school Soul attends.

One of the dads, Chris Gregory, says he is hoping to raise awareness of the rare

Ashley Robinson, left, with Richard Masters, whose brave battle with cancer has inspired his friends to do a skydive for St Peter’s Hospice cancer as well as funds for St Peter’s Hospice, which cared for Richard.

“I only had the honour of knowing Rich for a few years,” said Chris. “I met him at a parents’ welcome meeting, but from that very moment I realised what a great human being he was.

“We have formed a tight-knit group [at Charborough Primary] over the years and regularly socialise, so it was a natural step to raise this idea with them and, as expected, they have all risen to the challenge brilliantly.”

Chris, who lost his own father at the same age as Richard’s son, says that he is “very scared” at

the prospect of the jump, as he has a fear of heights and finds it difficult even parking in high-rise car parks.

“When I decided I needed to do something to honour Rich’s memory, I knew it would have to be something really challenging, really out of my comfort zone.

“I wanted to try to emulate a tiny fraction of the bravery that Rich and Lee-Anne have shown during his struggle – and parachuting stood out as the hardest test I could possibly undertake.

“I never heard Rich once moan or think it was unfair. He had a fantastic sense of humour throughout and never missed an opportunity to rib us.”

The group have set themselves a target of raising £4,000 for St Peter’s Hospice, but Chris says that they are keen to raise as much money as possible.

“I hope that the money will be

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skydive challenge able to help St Peter’s continue their wonderful work, not just for the patient, but for the family as well,” he added. “I know Lee-Anne and Soul received wonderful support and still continue to receive it now – it’s very precious.

“I’d like to think the money will help as many other families in the same position as possible.”

Ashley Robinson, who is also doing the parachute jump, paid tribute to his best friend. He said: “Rich was an amazing friend to me and an amazing dad and husband to Lee-Anne and Soul.

“Anyone who spent more than five minutes with him couldn’t help but be touched by his sense of humour and love for life, even when he was in pain and tired due to his illness, he was still up-beat and cared about other people.

“Nothing I say would ever come close to explaining what Rich was like or how much I love and miss him.

“Rich had a strong Christian faith, which he liked to share, and he always said that this was what gave him the strength to fight his illness and love for life and people.

“The parachute jump for St Peter’s Hospice means so much to me and the other guys as it’s a big event and a challenge for every one of us, but also we’re doing this to remember Rich who brought a lot of happiness and love into our lives.

“St Peter’s Hospice do a fantastic job, showing real love and care for people and their families.”

The group are now calling on Filton folk to help them raise as much money as possible. To donate, visit www.justgiving. com/Stpetersskydive.

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Jo’s run raises thousands for carers

by Rebecca Day Filton mum Jo Snow’s marathon run has raised an astounding £4,675 for the Jessie May Trust – a charity which cares for her daughter.

Jo, who has never taken part in a long-distance running event before, completed the London Marathon in four hours and 47 minutes. Her daughter Stella, six, suffers from a rare condition called polymicrogyria – a developmental malformation of the brain, which she was

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“Blubbing at the start, giving myself pep talks at miles that were dull or tough and also complete elation when I managed to actually spot and run up to friends and family dotted around the course, not to mention the obvious relief at the end having actually achieved my goal. Amazing! I loved it."

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Community must be councillors’ priority It became more than evident in this election that “Party” came before “People.”

Nationally that is inevitable.

Yet, at a local level ... in towns and parishes ... it really has no place.

Local councils should centre on the protection of the community ... catering for their concerns ... cutting down unnecessary costs and contributing to the wellbeing of those they represent.

Party politics really have

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Or you might want to take the opportunity to praise a friend, or family member for an act of kindness or to mark an achievement. Whatever you want to say, write to us and we’ll make sure everyone in Filton knows about it. Send your letter by email to richard@filtonvoice.co.uk, by post to Letters, Filtonvoice, 49 Dunkeld Avenue, Filton BS34 7RQ or call us on 0777 555 0607. You can also comment on stories at www.filtonvoice.co.uk. Please keep letters short. The editor reserves the right to edit your letter. no place in that. Filton Town Council has provided evidence of that over the years. Councillors switching from one party to another – occasionally going alone – has left many wondering what they voted for. The result of this instability has landed it in a state of confusion bearing heavily on its current financial position.

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personal ambitions that have proved to bear heavily on the current rate of tax ... the highest in South Gloucestershire!!

No doubt a partnership arrangement to off-load the management of the Swimming Pool and Leisure Services to separate control might prove the right way forward in the future.

The Filton community should not have to bear the expense of a facility that satisfies a dedicated section devoted to sport.

Douglas Daniels, Councillor

As Gandalf says to Frodo in LotR, “I have questions…questions that need answering”!

I noticed that the speed monitor on Dunkeld Avenue wasn’t there long and is gone now. I presume it served some useful purpose during its brief appearance?

Anybody know what happened to the dog waste bin at the top of Dunkeld Avenue? It just vanished! Would you like me to leave it in a neat pile there until the bin is back or generally wander around with it until some opportune moment presents itself? Is there any point to the two large and no doubt expensive electronically controlled No Entry signs on Kenmore Crescent at the top of the hill?

They operate until 5:30pm but I regularly see the commuter traffic completely ignoring them.

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Could you be a Slimming World consultant?

My name is Kelly and I joined Slimming World as a member in 2006. I was fed up with not being able to buy the lovely clothes I wanted to wear. I saw photos of myself at my Mum’s wedding and couldn’t believe it was really me – how big I looked and how miserable I had become. So I decided to take action… I looked up my nearest Slimming World group online and went the very same week.

I’m not a brilliant cook, so was very wary that I would be not be able to follow the plan. My Consultant, Anna, was lovely and reassured me that it would fit in with my lifestyle, and that they would help me in group each week to find things I could eat.

I went on to lose five stone and felt amazing! I felt I was me again, and could not believe how easy it had been.

Slimming World is now a part of my life. I became a Consultant and now run a busy group, helping and inspiring other

people to do what I did… to lose weight and feel amazing again. Who would have thought joining Sliming World to lose weight would change my life...

It also changed my career path and I would like to offer you the opportunity I was given to find out more...We’re are looking for special people to join our ever-growing team of Consultants in the local area, who are either past or present members, people who have a positive outlook and who genuinely care about the health and happiness of others.

Whether you’re confident and outgoing, or more reserved, as a Consultant you’ll be kind, warm, sometimes firm – often funny – as you offer support and

wrapped in warmth, humour, understanding and respect. If you feel you have the energy, drive and enthusiasm; if you enjoy the satisfaction of learning new skills, then this prestigious and rewarding role could be the best thing in the world for you.

Being a Slimming World Consultant offers: An excellent income and flexible hours that fit around family life. On average, Consultants earn between £100£400 for working 10-20 flexible hours per week. Encouragement, help and support, along with expert training at the Slimming World Academy. encouragement to your group members.

With the experience of being a successful Slimming World member and well on the way to your target, you don’t need any special qualifications to apply. If the role is the right role for you, you’ll receive all the training and support you need to succeed,

Final victory for Filton stars On Sunday 19 April, St Vallier Under 10s played their eagerly anticipated final against Mangotsfield Reds at Elm Park.

Having won their previous three games to top their mini group, the boys had waited several weeks to find out which of the other group winners they would be pitted against, and now that the match had finally come around, a large crowd turned out to add their support.

The final consisted of two games of 7-a-side, each lasting a total of 40 minutes. In the first match, St Vallier fell behind twice but managed to draw 2-2 thanks to two goals from Harvey Jones.

So the second match started with everything still to play for.

After an edgy start, St Vallier took the lead through a goal from Chesney Parsons. A short time later, he scored a second, but Mangotsfield managed to pull one back before half time. The two goal lead was restored in the second half through a goal

by Harrison Bailey, and he then went on to convert a late penalty to ease any last minute nerves and seal the victory by an overall score of 6 goals to 3.

Congratulations to the boys on this terrific result, and also to coaches Lee Bailey and Jason Parsons for their encouragement.

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So I would like to invite you to come along to our next opportunity event to find out more about this amazing role. Our next event will be held on Sunday 7th June at 10am..

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NEW – From Tuesday 26th until Sunday 31st May 1pm -2pm we are reintroducing our large inflatable as well as some new pool play things.

So come and join us for some play time. (Numbers are limited so please come early)

For new pool timetables, visit www. filtonleisurecentre. co.uk or pop in to reception

May half-term swimming lessons We have crash courses available 27th, 28th & 29th May. Focusing on pre-school and tadpole (ASA level 1) groups.

• Pre-school 0900 till 0930 • Tadpoles 0930 till 1000 • Tadpoles 1000 till 1030 • Tadpoles 1030 till 1100 Booking is essential; please call reception on 01454-866686. (Cost only £16.00 per child.)

Get in touch Town council office Tel: 01454 866 698; Leisure Centre Tel: 01454 866686; or our website filtontowncouncil.gov.uk Bank holidays opening times Leisure Centre 25th May – Closed all day Ratepayers Arms 25th May – Open as normal

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

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May 26th – 31st (including assessment day) only £245.00 per person.

There are pre-course requisites, please enquire before booking.

So if you fancy it please give us a call on 01454-866686 to book your place.

Filton Town Council Ratepayers Vacancies

Ratepayers Arms A warm welcome to the Ratepayers Arms bar and lounge, we have Sky Sports and BT Sports showing a range of sporting activities.

We have a good selection of beers, lagers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, and hot drinks available. We also offer a range of real ales and guest beers on a regular basis. If you feel a bit peckish, then we have a range of bar snacks or freshly prepared rolls on offer.

We hold monthly quiz nights to support local charities, so grab some friends and come and join us for a fun night and bring the old grey matter! Thursday nights is bingo night,

We are looking to expand our team of bar staff and have casual/zero hour roles available. Previous experience and knowledge working behind a Bar is essential. You will have the ability to work calm and well under pressure, have a good approach to teamwork and the desire to learn new skills. Must be available to work weekends and evenings.

Essential skills for our bar team: • Previous experience in a similar role • Deliver excellent customer service, at all times • Serve and present beverages, quickly and efficiently, meeting our standards • Assist in keeping the bar, front-of-house and toilets clean and tidy, at all times • Always adhere to all company policies and procedures and licensing laws This is a great opportunity for you to become part of a friendly team.

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Are you a darts or Skittles team looking for a new venue? Do you just like to play socially?

If so we would like to hear from you. We have a full skittle alley and darts area available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and the weekend. If you are interested or would just like some more information then please get in touch on 01454-866697.

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Which is all very worthy, but actually I mainly wanted to see it for its surreal impact. I wasn’t disappointed, either, as the sight of these salt-worn boats (apparently bought by the artist off eBay) moored in a glade about ten minutes’ amble from the main car park is

Soviet irrigation programmes.

They truly are shocking.

I was disappointed to see from Jerram’s website that the boats will only be in their present setting until early September, because I get the feeling this is somewhere I’d go back to again and again as the seasons change. We’ll get to see it in the green lagoon light

of high summer, but I’d love to see it also in the low-lying mist of early autumnal mornings, or thick with hoar frost, or even snow. And in years to come, as nature gradually enters into a collaboration with the artist, like the abandoned barges protecting the bank of the River Severn from erosion at Purton. I love the way they now appear to be diving beneath or emerging from a wash of grass seeds, as if they are semisubmarines. I do hope Bristol City Council will have a rethink and keep the fishing boats of Leigh Woods in place for a lot longer.

Hmm, surface-underwater ships ... what is it I’m thinking of? The Dawn Treader? The Lady of the Lake? ... Nah, it’s Marine Boy!

Drivers warned of major work on M5 Major highway works to improve traffic flow at Junction 17 of the M5 are under way, with a number of lane closures and diversions in place until the bank holiday on May 25.

Following a successful bid for £1.14 million of pinch point funding last year, the scheme is aimed at tackling capacity issues on the local road network at the junction. Lane closures started on Saturday, May 9, and were expected to last for around two weeks, with all lanes fully operational by May 25.

Mark King, head of streetcare and transport, said: “This

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work is essential to improving traffic flow and making sure the junction can cope with the extra capacity which it will be expected to handle in the future.

“We have planned the replacement signal works to coincide with the roundabout widening scheme to keep disruption to a minimum and the work will be completed ahead of the Bank Holiday Monday on May 25.

“The lane closures will cause major disruption, which is why we are advising people to plan journeys well in advance to avoid any delays.”

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Pictured are UWE GreenSpace students at a recent workday in Splatts Abbey Wood, between the MoD and UWE group can be contacted at splattsabw@gmail.com The Sims’ Hill Community Woodland Committee manages Sims’ Hill Community Woodland and seeks to provide environmental and social benefits to local residents,

businesses and visitors. The Sims Hill Woodland runs around the edge of the Bristol Business Park, (opposite the UWE).

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Filton residents are being urged to back their local police beat team.

The Avon and Somerset Neighbourhood Policing Awards recognise excellence among local officers. Neighbourhood policing comes in all shapes and sizes; police officers, police staff, special constables, police community support officers (PCSOs), volunteers and police cadets – however all have the same ambition ... to keep their communities safe.

The awards recognise outstanding work in the following categories: Neighbourhood Beat Team of the Year, Neighbourhood Beat Manager of the Year, PCSO of the Year, Special Constable of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Outstanding Customer Service Award. To nominate for this year’s awards, visit www. neighbourhoodpolicingawards. co.uk – the closing date for nominations is August 4.

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The woodlands are open to the public. The public can get involved in the woodland groups as members, volunteers on work days, and even join their committees.

The Splatts Abbey Wood Conservation Group is responsible for the historic woodland sited between the MoD and the UWE. It can trace the wood’s roots back centuries.

Its committee currently has members of the public from Stoke Gifford, Filton and Bradley Stoke on it, and also Susie Weaver, the head teacher of the new Wallscourt Farm Academy School.

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Group is celebrating a milestone year for ‘the father of twinning’ A man regarded as the “father” of Filton Twinning has recently celebrated his 90th birthday – as the local association prepares to mark its 40th year. Roy Isaacs, right, served as the association’s president for many years and, as Douglas Daniels explains, helped to forge healing and long-lasting friendships.

The community is also preparing for a visit from its two twin towns – St Vallier in France and Witzenhausen in Germany – and Douglas says there is a chance for residents to get involved in welcoming the guests in July.

When Filton linked with its French twin town St Vallier and later with Witzenhausen in Germany it was during a period of reconciliation.

It was during the aftermath of the wartime years when relations, previously fraught with anger, were in the process of being healed. This brought the beginning of a better understanding. We were attempting to recreate better relations with those around us.

First it involved St Vallier through engineers working on Concorde. It was followed shortly afterwards by Witzenhausen, which had itself established firm links with St Vallier through a trade exhibition visit.

With Witzenhausen situated beside the border separating East and West Germany it was a “risky” partnership. Yet it

pointed the way ahead to its eventual reunification. The late Alderman Eric Smith, MBE, a spares superintendent at the aircraft firm (BAC) and himself a Filton councillor, combined with Roy Isaacs, a supplies executive at the same firm. And so began the three-town link. It was characteristically identified as “The Twinning Triangle” due to their respective locations forming it.

It was a unique partnership, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK. It created friendships with those in the twinned towns that were akin to relations between families, so close they have become.

What has transpired over 40 years could fill a book. Visits between the towns – initially regarded as “adventures” – are now commonplace due to vastly improved communications.

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The Twinning visit to Filton in 2012

In celebrating its 40-year link with its European twinned towns here in Filton in July, the association has set itself a formidable task.

Arriving at Filton Community Centre at around 5.30pm on July 30, visitors from Witzenhausen and St Vallier will partake in a busy week of events and excursions presenting the best we have to offer. They will be returning on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Supported by Filton Town Council, it is presenting a challenge for the association’s hospitality officer, Carole

Duckett, who is required to secure hosting and accommodation for a wideranging list of guests. This will involve accommodation with families where possible, and hotels also acting as welcoming

Roy Isaacs, co-founder of the Filton Twinning Association.

Currently regarded as its “father”, he has recently commemorated his 90th birthday.

Roy is the association’s former president. Due to periods of ill health he was succeeded by Roy Parry, a college lecturer who, like Roy, was himself involved at the very beginning of twinning.

Both actively attended meetings of the twinning committee.

When our French and German guests from our twin

hosts. If you are able to provide a little help in making our guests to feel really welcome – better still, accommodating them – then Carole would be delighted to hear from you. Give her a call on 0117 986 5350.

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towns visit us here in Filton in July, it will commemorate 40 years of twinning. It is a unique relationship – the forerunner of the relations we currently enjoy and it remains as strong today as ever it was.

So, please, raise your glasses to Roy Isaacs – the father of Filton Twinning, who was 90 years of age on February 27, 2015. Wish him well for years yet to come.

He, along with Eric Smith, created friendships where there were previously disagreements.

With this visit coinciding with our period of elections there is no doubt they will be interested in the country’s reactions. Both twin towns are regularly supplied with Filtonvoice.

The twinning association has prepared an interesting programme of suitable events, enabling our guests to renew their acquaintances in the best possible way.

It is sincerely hoped that the visit will mark a significant milestone in the remarkable growth of this twin towns’ link.

Do, please, join the barn dance at the community centre at Elm Park on Saturday, June 6, from 7.30pm. The centre will be the hub for this visit.

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Primary gets into election spirit with a visit to House of Commons

Pupils and staff from St Teresa’s Primary enjoyed a visit to Westminster last month, just before the General Election Mrs Land, Mrs Jackson and Ms McGreal enjoyed accompanying Dylan, Matt, Samantha, Rubin, Tobe, Arppan and James to the Houses of Parliament.

They had a fantastic tour and learned lots about the history of Parliament as well as lots

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Filton planning applications April Applications

East Works Site, Gloucester Road North Variation of conditions 5 and 32 and removal of conditions 31 and 33 attached to planning permission PT12/0601/EXT. 44 Station Road Application for a certificate of lawfulness for an existing single storey rear extension.

Rear Of 87 Mortimer Road Erection of 1 no. detached bungalow and associated works 5 Charles Road Erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.

29 Boverton Road Erection of front extension to form additional living accommodation

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Nurse team is here to help Veterinary nurses are a vital part of any veterinary practice.

Here at Filton Vets4Pets we have two registered veterinary nurses and a student veterinary nurse.

Rachel Cutler is our head nurse, she has been at Filton Vets4Pets since it opened in 2003 and has a Masters in behaviour. Rachel’s behaviour qualification means that we can provide our clients with excellent behavioural advice or recommend referral for full behavioural consults.

Linda Moores has been with the practice since 2011 and has been on the Royal Canin Pet Health Counsellor course.

Linda specialises in weight clinics and senior pet clinics.

Molly Standerwick is our

extension to form garage and additional living accommodation.

Erection of front porch.

7 Stanley Crescent Erection of 2no. self contained flats attached to existing dwelling with associated works.

11B Ventnor Road Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with access and associated works.

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Rowan Lodge, 41 Gloucester Road North Non-material amendment to PT14/1161/F to increase the size of rooflights and repositioning of rooflights.

No Objection Adjacent To British Aerospace (operations) Ltd, Barnwell Hall, Gloucester Road Prior notification of the intention to erect a 15 metre mini macro pole accommodating 6no. antennae, 3no. equipment student nurse and she joined our team in 2013.

Filton Vets4Pets offers several nurse clinics which can be of great benefit to both owner and pet, and most of these clinics are free of charge.

Our parasite prevention clinics allow our nurses time to sit down with you and discuss your pet’s lifestyle in order to decide on the most appropriate treatment regime for your pet.

Our nurses can offer a free dental check in order to advise you if any dental treatment may be necessary. If you are worried about your pet’s weight, we offer free weight clinics.

Our senior clinics are offered for cats and dogs over the age of eight years, allowing us to check for any abnormal lumps, dental problems or indication of any other illness.

Our nurses can also implant microchips into cats, dogs and rabbits. This is especially important due to the fact that as of April 2016 all dogs will be legally required to have a microchip.

So please contact us on 0117 969 8400 to book an appointment with Rachel, Linda or Molly.

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cabinets and 8no. concrete bollards at ground level with associated works.

No Objection Rolls Royce Site, Gloucester Road North Erection of lean-to enclosure with associated works.

Approve with Conditions 27 Warren Road Erection of single storey front and side extension to form porch and additional living accommodation.

Approve with Conditions 35 Warren Road Erection of detached double garage.

Approve with Conditions 32 Braemar Avenue Demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory to facilitate the erection of a single storey rear extension and attached garage.

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Advice evening for adult learners SGS College has extended the courses it offers at its Filton campus to help adults into higher education.

The college’s Access courses now give people the chance to develop their skills in nursing, midwifery, social work, law, business, criminology, sport, land-based studies, animal management and creative arts.

An advice evening is being held at the college’s Filton and Stroud campuses on Thursday, May 21, from 6-8pm, where visitors can find out what’s on offer and meet tutors, careers advisers and current students.

Access courses aim to help adults who may have to juggle busy home lives and family with studying, and are often delivered over four days with timetables that fit around the school day.

Students also have access to finance through the 24+ loan scheme.

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Firm helps children take to the skies at fun day Young people from Bristol took to the skies over their home city thanks to funding from Filtonbased Airbus.

More than 40 youngsters, aged from seven to 16, from the charity Kids Company were treated to light aircraft flights with Bristol and Wessex Flying Club from Bristol Airport.

Airbus teamed up with UK aviation charity fly2help and Bristol Airport to host Air Smiles Day last month, an actionpacked fun day on the airfield.

Besides the light aircraft flights, youngsters got to take part in activities with Avon and Somerset Police and local police cadets and look at firefighting equipment and kit with the airport’s fire and safety team.

The group also graduated from the Airbus Wing Academy by testing and flying model aircraft.

Fly2help volunteers with one of the aircraft that flew children around the skies of Bristol Esther Keller, director of services at Kids Company Bristol, said: “We are absolutely delighted that fly2help and Airbus have offered us this marvellous opportunity for our young people. They don’t often get the chance to experience such an exciting adventure.

“The children have been very

excited about this for a long time.

We can’t thank Airbus enough for their generosity.”

Kids Company provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable children, young people and families, many of whom have experienced trauma, neglect and deprivation.

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Budding bakers

Youngsters from Filton’s Pyramid Youth Club rose to a baking challenge, working in pairs to create some tasty cakes.

The inters group, aged 10 and 11, chose their own recipes with two pairs making filled sponges, one duo baking fairy cakes and the fourth pair serving up a traybake of chocolate brownies.

Besides a little help with turning on the ovens and weighing some of the ingredients, the budding bakers followed the recipes by themselves and group leaders said the cakes all turned out brilliantly with each pair working very well together and thoroughly enjoying the challenge.

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Coming up soon in Filton and local area

Sat, May 16

There will be a table top sale at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol - 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For church funds.

Tel. 0117 9799233.

Charity Carboot sale in aid of Charborough Road School funds.

10 -13.00 Saturday 16th May at Charborough Road School.

Sat, May 23

The Welsh Wizard Byron Jones will be playing the Wizard Compton. Saturday 23rd May 2015 at Eden Grove Methodist Hall Eden Grove Horfield Bristol.

Doors 6.30 for 7.00. Tickets £7.00. All money will go to the charity. There will be an excellent raffle as the local restaurants have give meals for two plus others have given prizes.

It coincides with Byron celebrating playing 50 years as professional organist entertainer and the organ being at the hall 14 years.

Sat, Jun 27

Charborough Rd Primary School Summer Fete. It promises to be one of our biggest and best yet. The whole community is welcome, so pop the date on the calendar now (Sat 27th June 12-3)More details next month

Sat, Jul 4

Cardiff Speedway GP Provisional pick-up points & timings (subject to change) 11.25am Bristol Temple Meads Incline - Car Park 11.35am Merchant Arms Hungry Horse M32 11.45am Filton - opposite former Police Station 11.55am Lake Road - Henleaze Additional/alternative pick-up points can be arranged, please let us know if required?

Email speedwaybristol@aol. co.uk or phone: 07765 796560 to confirm interest, pick-up point & amount of people (and names) in your group, payment arrangements will then be confirmed.

Library volunteers wanted

South Gloucestershire’s Libraries are seeking volunteers to help children do the Summer Reading Challenge 2015. Volunteers will work as part of a friendly team and carry out a variety of tasks which include talking to children about the books they’ve been reading, helping children choose new books and assisting with holiday activities. The closing date for applications is 14 June. Volunteers must be aged 14 or over.

For more information on how to get involved ask a member of staff at any South Gloucestershire library, phone 01454 868451 or email emma.fisher@southglos.gov.uk for details on all our exhibitors please visit our facebook page or follow us on twitter

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BAC B.A.W.A. Bowls club are looking for bowlers, (Men and Ladies), for our 2015 season. Anyone who may be interested in learning the game and having a go at bowls would be very welcome, as free coaching is available for this very social sport.

We are holding an Open Days on Weds 20th May 2pm-4pm for anyone interested. For further information contact Brian Smith on 01179759126

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Charity funds new technology to bring back old memories New computer software will be helping to bring back treasured memories for dementia and neurology patients at Southmead Hospital, thanks to £10,000 of funding.

Music, video clips, photos and radio shows dating back to the 1930s will all be available on a touchscreen system that can be used at patients’ bedsides.

The My Life “interactive reminiscence” software also includes archive pictures and newsreels of Bristol and the surrounding area from wartime to the present day.

Funding for the two aids, which are being used with complex care patients, many of whom have dementia as well as those who have suffered a stroke or brain injury, was provided

by Southmead Hospital Charity through its Christmas Cracker Appeal. Staff were invited to apply to the charity for funding for projects to benefit patients that go beyond NHS provision.

Jet O’Neill, dementia care matron for North Bristol NHS Trust, said: “Complex care patients that have dementia or cognitive impairment are in an unfamiliar environment. The use of this digital technology enhances the engagement of staff with patients, helping to reduce agitation and anxiety.

“There is a growing awareness in the NHS of the need to identify creative interventions to support patients. The digital reminiscence software can capture memories about individual patients from across their lives in one place to create something really meaningful.

“It enables nursing staff and

carers to interact with patients in contexts that are familiar to them; allowing staff to provide real person-centred care.

“We are grateful for the support from the charity that has enabled the purchase of this equipment.”

The material is chosen to spark recollections that can stimulate conversations between the patient and nursing staff helping them to provide more personalised care and wellbeing. The digital reminiscence packages also enable profiles of patients to be created to include their likes and dislikes as well as family pictures.

Songs from bygone artists like Glenn Miller, Elvis or Perry Como can also be added to playlists specific to a patient’s treasured memories.

Jane Ibbunson, head of fundraising for Southmead Hospital Charity, said: “These digital reminiscence packages are a fantastic example of how our staff can go the extra mile to provide personalised care for patients.

“The Christmas Cracker appeal is a great way for staff to tell us about projects that they feel will benefit the patients they work with so that we can fund them directly and we hope to launch this year’s appeal in a few months’ time.

“Southmead Hospital Charity is proud to have funded this project that has made a positive difference to the experience that patients and carers have in hospital – something we couldn’t do without the great public support we get from the Bristol community.”

Web app to help patients pick hospital South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group has launched a new online tool to help local NHS patients choose where to receive planned hospital care.

Patients and their doctors can use the “Waiting Time on the Web” application to check

the average waiting times for outpatient appointments and operations, across 17 different medical specialties, at seven local hospitals. The Waiting Times on the Web application is available via www. southgloucestershireccg.nhs.uk/ waitingtimes.

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Academy students reach the final of robotic competition BTE Academy

Three Year 12 students from the BTE Academy near Filton made and designed a robot for the student robotics competition taking place at Newbury Racecourse.

Not only did the students create the robot during the academic year, they also wrote the code to operate it.

Forty eight teams entered from all over the South of England. To reach the final, the students competed in over 20 league matches. With only 20 minutes between each match they worked extremely efficiently to improve their code from match to match. During the knockout rounds the robot proved to be very reliable, getting the students through to the final.

In the end the team came 4th out of 48 teams.

The students, accompanied

by Ms McLaughlin, were Devon Till, Liam Roebuck and Rob Randall with their robot ‘Meals

on Wheels’. The students have already begun to discuss tactics for next year.

Liam said: “I really felt that the competition was interesting and not what I expected, the competition tested our skill set that we have developed whilst studying at the academy.

“I learnt how to code and realised it is full of real-world potential.”

Student Rob said: “After a

week of working up to and past midnight we still thought we would not get very far, however we got to the final where we were close to a first place finish. Now that we have the experience, we will be a dominating factor for sure.”

Devon said: “The whole event was well organised and fun. I am extremely surprised and pleased that we got through all the way to the finals!”

The BTE Academy specialises in engineering for 14-18 year olds. Students gain a mix of academic qualifications, specialist knowledge and workbased skills.

There are a few places left for September 2015 for students who are currently in Year 9 at secondary school. Visit www. bteacademy.co.uk, www. utcolleges.org or call 0117 983 80 80 for more information.

Shield Road Primary

A UWE Science morning was held at Shield Road Primary Children at Shield Road had a very busy week last week, taking part in a whole range of science activities.

For the last few years, the school has worked in close partnership with the University of West of England, particularly in the area of Science.

Over two mornings, the children worked as real scientists, studying materials, skeletons, effects on the human body, habitats, chemical reactions and much, much more.

They worked alongside UWE students to do research, investigations and experiments.

The children , across the age

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It was a really successful learning partnership!

The school hosted a coffee afternoon in support of the I'm One campaign: General Election campaign 2015 to raise awareness of autism.

A group of children from inclusion spoke about their perspective of living with autism. After a question and answer session with our local candidates for the parliamentary seat in Filton and Bradley Stoke Jack Lopresti and Ian Boulton, the children then gave a tour of the inclusion facilities.

We would like to thank the candidates for attending, the school for hosting our event and also the parents who came along, some of them meeting with the branch for the first time.

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Schools news Orchard School

Tenaya Williams-Cargill has proven that she is a dab-hand in the kitchen.

The Year 9 Orchard pupil was crowned Young Chef of the Year 2015 at a recent final of the Bristol Healthy School Awards held at Bordeaux Quay in Bristol’s harbourside.

Tenaya was selected alongside other Orchard hopefuls Joshna Johnson and Suzanna Rowley - who are also in Year 9 - out of hundreds of other applicants.

They had to design a healthy meal and dessert that focused on using locally sourced ingredients, on an affordable budget.

Out of the seven finalists, Tenaya won the award with her main course of bourbon marinated salmon, sweet potato mash and green beans. Her dessert was a fruit compote, with chantae cream and shortbread biscuit.

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Bristol mayor, George Ferguson, said: “In 2013 I launched the Mayor’s Award for schools to recognise outstanding work in Bristol promoting the health and wellbeing of young people. The Healthy School Awards are a great example of this work in practice and it’s a powerful way to get young people engaging with cooking nutrition and healthy eating.”

For information about the awards, visit: www. bristolhealthyschools.org.uk and www.bristolfoodconnections. com. l The former Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, General Sir Peter Wall, visited Orchard School in Horfield to discuss the importance of politics in the lives of young people.

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Students had the chance to question him on his military background - from his early days at Sandhurst to service all round the world - and also had conversations about voting age, Europe and tuition fees.

He told the students that negative public perceptions of politicians are often different from the reality.

The visit was given coverage on BBC Points West as part of a feature about the importance of registering to vote.

General Sir Peter was visiting Orchard School as part of a programme called Speakers for Schools in which he has

participated since his retirement from the Army. l Orchard’s girls’ handball team is celebrating after being crowned South West champions.

The girls got through to the regional finals after winning the Avon title, and will now be competing in the nationals.

The girls are pictured after their success.

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Mondays

Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Folk Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm 07527 808206 Friendly Faces group: 12.30-2.30pm at St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS: £3 per session.

Adults’ sessions for anyone feeling lonely, bored, want to make new friends, get out of the house, have a cuppa and learn some new skills. There are a range of activities on offer including arts/crafts, cooking, pool, refreshments included.

Call 0117 9691938 for more information.

7.30 pm St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Wives Group) “We are a group of mainly elderly ladies, who meet in St. Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except August for a talk or social gathering. Our programme can be seen on the church web site at www. filtonchurch.pwp@blueyonder. co.uk. New members very welcome, just come along on the night or ring Cynthia Clark on 0117-9695144 for more information” Pilates, 7pm and 8pm, Filton Community Centre. Call Becky 07789687128 Bristol & Avon Family History Society. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, except JUNE which is the 3rd Monday. We do not meet in JULY or AUGUST. VENUE BAWA Southmead Road FILTON at 7.30pm. There is a varied programme of family history related topics and speakers, for beginners and more experienced researchers. Help, books and more always available at each meeting. Further information from secretary@bafhs.org.uk

Tuesdays

Pre-School story and Rhyme time 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure

Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm Call 0117 969 3326

Wednesdays

Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm.

1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January.

Filtones Choir. We rehearse every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. at Eden Grove Methodist Church. “We are a non auditioning four part harmony choir of mainly retired ladies and gentleman who enjoy the sociability of singing together. We give afternoon concerts to organisations, such as pensioners’ clubs, all over Bristol, and at least two main evening concerts every year, one of which is in summer (our main charity fund raising event) and at Christmas. We have sufficient sopranos at present but are actively seeking tenors, basses and ladies who can sing alto. If you would like to come along and try us out please ring our Chairman, Niall O’Doherty on 0117 9232590 for a chat or just come along one Wednesday afternoon and have a listen to us.

You will be made very welcome.”

For more information please see our web site www.filtones.co.uk Horfield Townswomens Guild are a really friendly Guild that meet on the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield at 2.30 pm. Ladies are welcome to just turn up or ring Edna on 0117 949 5413 for a chat about the Guild.

New Harmony Ladies Choir Bristol, an established choir of 19 years and are looking for ladies to come and join us. We rehearse every Wednesday evening 7-30 - 9-30 at Horfield URC church hall, everyone welcome. Telephone Margaret on 01179698619 or Joan on 01275791566 Northavon Singers would welcome new members especially sopranos to our mixed choir of 20-singing all kinds of music. Rehearsals at St Peter’s Church Filton every Wed at 7.30pm - not August

Thursdays

Goldies meets in Filton

“Singing for Fun”, songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Every Thursday 10.30am-11.30am In Sinclair House community room (next to the police station). £1 donation to the Goldies charity.

For further information contact abby@golden-oldies.org.uk or call 01761-470006 Bristol Male Voice Choir, weekly practice at South Gloucestershire andd Stroud College, Filton Avenue, 7.15 pm.

Potential new members very welcome. Call 0117 979 3208 Knitting Group 5.45 pm – 6.45pm Thursdays, Filton Library, Shields Centre Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 904 1844 Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre, 7.15-8.15pm 0117 969 3326 Silver surfers: St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘silver-haired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more! Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers with Lisa at the helm, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning!

Come and join us! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August.

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

The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet every third Thursday at St Teresa’s Church

Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For details, www.avonand-bristol-woodturners.org.uk/ Fortnightly, North Bristol Creative writing group. Meets fortnightly. 07535111294 northbristolwriting@gmail.com St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up.

Work club: St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 12.30-3pm: Drop-in session, Open to all who want some advice / guidance looking for work! Get support with CV writing, filling in job aplications, job searching, interview techniques/practise, volunteering placements, and finding local courses to get more qualifications!

Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Tuesday afternoons. Contact the library to book a session. 10am - 1pm Filton Library, Shields Centre, Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm.

Appointments must be booked in advance. 01454 865502. smokefree@southglos.gov.uk

Fridays

Pre-School story and Rhyme time 2.30pm, Filton Library, Shields Centre Bingo, Filton Community Centre, 7.30pm Motown soul dance party Bawa ballroom, Filton first Friday of each month.

8.30’til 1am (last adm 10.30) strictly over 30’s – very smart casual * no tee shirts or trainers for more info. call 07860 578708 or go to www. tamlamotownsoulpartynights. co.uk Toddler Group, meets term time only at St Andrew’s Methodist Church from 10 to 11.45. A warm welcome to all toddlers and their carers.

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Saturdays

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

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

Monthly Chatterbooks reading group for children in years 5 – 6.

Meets on a Saturday afternoon, Filton Library, Shields Centre.

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

Sundays

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

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

F.A.C.E. Foundation for Active Community Engagement

For young people: Mondays: Duke of Edinburgh’s awards 6-7pm Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Silver surfers 10am-12pm, £2.50 Work club 12.30-3pm Youth club for young people 11-15years with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Transition social club for people aged 16+ with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Fridays: Street Dance for 9-14 yr olds 3:45-4:45pm, £4.

Youth Club for 7-9yr olds 5-6pm, Youth club for 9-12yr olds 6:308pm, £1.

Plus:

Silver surfers 10am-12pm Thursdays Work club 12.30-3pm Thursdays Debbie Teml, Youth Centre Manager (Half-time; office hours on Thursday & Fridays) Based at St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. 0117 9691938 07789 947506 www.facefilton.org.uk Don’t forget you can also support us by registering at www. easyfundraising.org.uk - then you can help us raise money when you do any online shopping with various big brand websites, without spending even a penny more! Ask us if you need more details! Thanks for your support!

Pyramid Youth Club

Juniors 5-9 yrs Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45 p.m.

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

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

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

Juniors have a rotating programme of crafts, games, cookery and computers working in small teams.

Inters and Seniors have football, basketball, dodgeball etc. plus pool and table tennis, computer games, cookery and music.

New members are welcome.

Please ring 9691315 if you want more information. There are vacancies in all age groups.

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

Filton Community Centre 983 6500

Tea Dance Monday 1.45pm-3.45pm Call 07527 808206 Keep Fit Tuesday 2pm-4pm Thursday 7.30Pm-8.30Pm Call 0117 9693326 Bingo Friday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 0117 9690311 Zumba Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm Call 07813 958673 Flower Arranging Tuesday 2pm-4pm Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 01454 412087 Dog Training Tuesday 7pm-9pm Call 01454 616630 Pilates Tuesday 7pm-9pm.

Wednesday 10Am-12Pm Call 0117 5022411 Cacti Club Tuesday (3rd Tues Of the month) Call 0117 9503604 AA Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 07831 338085 Dawn James Art Club Wednesday Call 01454 616001 Short Mat Bowls Thursday 2pm-4pm Call 0117 969 1115 Line Dancing Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 07792 456988

www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre LIST OF CLASSES: Gymtastic Pre-School Gymnastics Club Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday during term time. We welcome ALL children regardless of their needs and offer a FREE trial session.

Classes are for children who are crawling until they go to school Contact Sharon Todd on 0117 9109820 or gymtastic.ltd@gmail. com for more info.

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Karate Friday 6pm-8pm, Sunday 10.30am-noon, 07951 947280

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

Beavers, aged 6-8, two groups, Weds 5pm and 6.15pm Cubs, 8-101/2, Thurs 6.308.30pm Scouts, 101/2 - 14, Tues 7-9pm The group is based in Scout Headquarters, Nutfield Grove, Filton, BS34 7LH. All sections are open to boys and girls.

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

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

Filton Community Garden meetings

Every second Saturday of the month at 10am-12noon in the Pavillion Room at Elm Park.

Weekdays

Coffee shop, 9am – 12:30pm, St Peter’s Church, Filton

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