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Now historic house is up for auction

The future of Conygre House is again in doubt after developers of the site decided to sell the historic building.

Last month it was revealed that the long-runnig saga of the future of the house was coming to an end with plans for serviced apartments.

A further plan was being submitted to build a new apartment block in the grounds.

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New twist as historic house set to be sold at auction From Page 1 for 10 serviced apartments in the new building - but sell Conygre House.

The house is now up for auction later this month at a guide price of £385,000.

Planning permission is in place for seven flats in Conygre House but the auction information indicates there may be scope to increase this to nine.

It is estimated these flats could sell in a range of prices from £155,000 to £235,000.

Developer Ashley Rigg said: "We've not the changed the overall plan. Our plan is still to have serviced apartments on the new section of the site but very disappointingly we can't now afford to develop both Conygre House and the new build.

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an opportunity to convert into residential flats and I would be very surprised if the new owner diverted from this strategy as it's the best use for the land."

Last month it had been revealed the original plans could have led to the house losing its 'look', it has been revealed.

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told that the developers were considering rendering the building - for insulation purposes.

Councillors said they had understood the visual integrity of the building would be preserved.

The building, at the bottom of Conygre Road near the junction with Filton Avenue, is a

centuries-old former farmhouse and has been the subject of debate for several years.

Owners South Glos Council decided to sell the building in 2005 and there were hopes in 2013 that a counselling organisation would take it over.

That deal fell through, leaving the building and gardens with an uncertain future until developers Bristol Property Partnership bought the building and site.

Back in 2013, Filton residents packed into a meeting of South Glos Council at which they persuaded councillors not to sell the building off for possible demolition. At the time councillors voted unanimously to sell the landmark house to counselling organisation Network Counselling for £250,000 - the lower of two bids on the table.

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Lopresti reselected after 'vicious smears'

by Rebecca Day Jack Lopresti has been reeselected as the Tory candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke in the General Election following what he described as a “vicious smear campaign”.

Mr Lopresti’s candidacy was left in doubt after calls were made in a letter written by an anonymous sender for Conservative members to deselect him.

But he was readopted to stand as the Conservative candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke at a local association selection meeting of party members on April 28.

Mr Lopresti took to Twitter to announce the news. He said: “A fantastic honour to be re-adopted to contest Filton & Bradley Stoke as the Conservative candidate in the general election.”

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the meeting, Mr Lopresti said: "For the last month my family and I have been subject to a vicious smear campaign with racist overtones.

“Since the day after my son

Clifford was born, my office has been bombarded with bogus calls from people purporting to be national journalists and with dark threats of illegally taped conversations.

“There have clearly been illegal data breaches where private parliamentary emails have been accessed and handed to the media.

“The local Conservative party has potentially also had a data breach. I have informed the police and will expect them to carry out a full investigation.

“I have had many messages of support from party members and lots of constituents and I am sure that this recent attempt to destroy my character and reputation has been orchestrated by a small handful of people.

"This may include a former very bitter party member and possibly a disgruntled employee.

"I can only think that this is as a result of personal choices I have made in my private life, which some may not have approved. I love my fiance Andrea and am extremely proud of my young son Clifford and nobody will ever be able to change that."

Dr Barbara Lewis, federation chair of Bristol and South Gloucestershire Conservatives, said: “Jack’s tireless work for the area and his ambitious plans for the next five years make him the best candidate for the job.”

As reported in the Bristol Post, the letter circulated to Tory party members stated that there were many who felt Mr Lopresti was not “representing the constituency in a very good way”, and that there were others who should be given a chance.

The seat has been held by Mr Lopresti since 2010.

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School's thanks to parents fighting Education in South Gloucestershire is facing a double challenge. Secondary schools are underperforming and must make rapid improvements - while at the same time managing the huge budget pressures affecting schools at all levels. Leaders, teachers, parents and councillors are rising up to tackle the crisis. Linda Tanner reports Abbeywood Community School has expressed its gratitude for a new parent-led campaign which is calling on the government for improved funding.

More than 300 people turned out for a public meeting in Hambrook to launch the Fair Funding for all Schools - South Glos campaign and hundreds more have signed a petition calling for action.

Abbeywood Community School, which is currently consulting with staff about savings that need to be made, says that it is grateful for the support and passion of the local community.

The Olympus Academy Trust, which runs Abbeywood and Bradley Stoke community schools, made headlines in February after its CEO Dave Baker said the trust was at “crisis point” and called on parents for “regular financial contributions”.

Dave Howe, headteacher at Abbeywood Community School, said: "We are consulting with our staff about making the financial savings required of us next year and have started by seeking voluntary solutions.

“Our decision-making process is based on ensuring our students are able to succeed in their learning and be safe

and supported in school. We are protecting teaching in core subjects and seeking efficiencies at every level of our organisation - including senior management, teaching and support staff.

“We continue to focus on having the very best teachers working with our students in class every day, delivering a broad and rich curriculum.

“I am so proud of our staff who continue to focus on teaching our students with enthusiasm every day despite the uncertainty we face as a profession.

“We are grateful for the

support of the parent-led campaign and the passion and determination of our school community to ensure that we continue to offer the quality of education that our young people deserve."

The Fair Funding for all Schools – South Glos was launched at the Holiday Inn in Hambrook on April 6 in response to the financial pressures facing schools across the area.

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Report the moped menaces From Page 1 more 'youths' on motor bikes/ scooters on Elm Park this afternoon. Then doing wheelies up Shellard Road. Too fast for me to get numbers."

Another reported: "I was almost hit by a motorcycle on the path outside McColls on Filton Ave a while back. The young lad started at Costcutter then drove all along the path."

A police spokesman said: "If the vehicle is then found being used in anti-social behaviour again it can be seized by police.

This power has been used by police locally.

“We need people to give us as much information as possible, including descriptions of the vehicles and riders, registration numbers if seen and direction of travel.

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back in face of funding crisis the National Union of Teachers, told the meeting - but only because there are more schools and more children than before.

Individually, almost all schools are facing a squeeze on their budgets that is going to get worse, even before the introduction of the proposed new National Funding Formula in April 2018.

Increased National Insurance and pension contributions, wage rises and the apprenticeship levy mean that in real terms, schools are set to have about eight per cent less money, according to the National Audit Office.

These constraints will force them to make tough choices: cutting jobs, reducing the curriculum and stopping trips and after-school clubs.

A website set up by the NUT and other unions - schoolcuts. org - gives predictions for every school in England and the budget crisis each could face by 2020 based on Department for Education figures.

It is these forecasts that have provoked anger around the country. Feelings are running particularly high in South Gloucestershire, which has historically been one of the worst funded local authorities in the country. Schools in the district receive per-pupil funding that is several hundred pounds below that for Bristol, for example.

The National Funding Formula was supposed to iron out those differences, but campaigners say 98 per cent of children across the land will be

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worse off. Some Conservative MPs are putting pressure on Ministers to think again, and their views are shared by Tory leaders on South Gloucestershire Council.

That’s why Fair Funding for all Schools is urging parents, teachers and governors to lobby their local MPs - none of whom has yet spoken out against the formula - to persuade them to join the protest.

Local councillor Adam Monk said councillors should not underestimate the strength of public anger about the underfunding of schools.

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Left to right, Claire Bertram, Kirsty Edwards, Carly Dawson and Anne Maddox. Photo credit to Ruth Bennett photography

Village Easter fun event set to be first of many It was another cracking community event for residents in Cheswick Village as they gathered for a day of Easter celebrations.

The event, on April 8, was funded thanks to a collaboration between Carly Dawson, Cheswick committee member, and Anne Maddox, community champion at Asda Filton.

In the morning, local children enjoyed Easter bonnet decorating at Boston Tea Party, and supported by volunteers from Asda and local residents.

Kirsty Edwards from the Cheswick committee brought her fantastic craft skills to the table and supplied card hats and

decorations for the children.

Wallscourt Farm Academy hosted the Easter disco with Stacey from Mobile Vibes putting on an array of party games and the Easter bonnet parade.

There was a lovely selection of cakes provided by Cheswick residents and Cake My Day. Prizes were given to four children for their bonnets, two of which were kindly donated by Freedog Urban Activity Centre and At-Bristol.

Asda staff and local residents volunteered to help supervise and give out chocolate Easter bunnies to the children on their way home.

The day culminated with a

pub quiz at Boston Tea Party, where residents competed to win a barista session at the café, cakes, and wine donated by the committee.

There was also a hugely popular raffle on the night to help resident Sarah Greenwood raise funds for a volunteering trip to build a school in Africa.

Cheswick committee member, Holly Stowell, said: “The committee have received lots of messages online and emails from residents telling us that they and their children have had a great day and they’re looking forward to what we do next.

“Thanks to the relationship built between the committee and

Asda by Carly and Anne we’ve had a successful Easter and are now looking at what we will do in the summer, Halloween and Christmas.

“Our aim through these events is to bolster the strong community spirit that exists within Cheswick and getting everyone out and about and getting to know their neighbours.

As a group, members and volunteers, we’re really happy and proud to be helping our community.”

The committee is now busy raising money for its annual Christmas event and has a token box in Asda Filton’s foyer to help generate the funds.

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Cyclist may have witnessed assault Police are trying to trace the cyclist pictured in this CCTV who may be a key witness to an assault which happened in Filton Avenue at about 3.15pm on Saturday, April 8.

Members of the public called the police to report a woman assaulting a young child within a car. This woman then shouted threats at a cyclist, who police believe may be a significant witness to what happened.

The cyclist didn’t leave any details with any other witnesses and police are very keen to trace him.

A 31-year-old woman has been arrested and released under investigation in connection with these offences.

If the cyclist is you, or you know who it is, please call Bristol Investigations on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5217077934.

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Investigation after man was attacked and robbed An investigation is being carried out after an 18-yearold man was robbed and assaulted in Filton.

The victim was walking on the green next to Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, close to the skate park, between 7.30pm and 9pm on Easter Monday (April 17), when he was assaulted by someone behind him.

The offender stole a small amount of cash and ran off.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in this area, or who witnessed this incident, to come forward.

If you can help, call DC James Claridge in Investigations on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5217085222.

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Driverless cars to be tested on Filton Airfield

Britain will launch its first driverless vehicle trial in Filton.

Thanks to a £4.2 million Government grant, the trial, which will take place as a part of the development of Filton Airfield, will "test the reliability and operation of 'connected driverless vehicles' to move people around a specific area."

CAPRI, which is an automated vehicle consortium, is conducting the trial. Some of the members of the consortium include the South Gloucestershire Council, UWE and the University of Bristol.

If everything goes well with the trial, these vehicles, also referred to as pods, will be used to transport anyone that is visiting the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, and the vehicles could possibly be licensed for use in other places.

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New head is appointed for Orchard School A successful north Bristol secondary school announced its new head teacher after current head Dr Helen Holman announced her retirement from the role earlier this year.

The new head teacher will be Julia Hinchliffe, currently the Deputy Principal at Oasis Academy Brightstowe in Shirehampton, and previously Assistant Principal at Bristol Metropolitan Academy in Fishponds. She will take over the role in September.

Dr Holman has overseen a period of remarkable success for the Horfield school which has seen student growth, best ever exam success and an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ in the past three years.

She said: “It has been a privilege to have been Headteacher of OSB and I will miss every aspect of my work here I know how much Julia wanted this job and how excited she is to be leading it to outstanding outcomes. I know too that she has a talented team of students and staff and the positive support of the wider community who will be there to support her all the way.

Mrs Hinchliffe said she was excited about the new role, with the school making such good progress.

She said: “Orchard School Bristol is a fantastic school with high quality staff, friendly students and a vibrant learning environment. Dr Holman has built a remarkable school, with calm behaviour, best ever exam success and an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’. It is a huge privilege to be appointed head teacher and I am excited to be leading the school to an even brighter future from September.

When she announced her retirement, Dr Holman said: “We have a team of exceptional professionals amongst the whole staff; the highest calibre

of leaders, teaching staff and a support staff who give us all such crucial backing. I have no doubt when I say that our teachers have developed and refined teaching and learning best practice which would be the envy of many schools across the city.

“This was reflected in our latest Ofsted report and we have further ‘upped our game’ with the hugely successful ‘Ready to Learn’ system which has produced a cultural revolution in the classroom and beyond.

This year, Orchard School has introduced its revolutionary Ready to Learn system which is producing remarkable results in the classroom, with learning maximised and behaviour problems reduced to a minimum.

The school, part of the Trust in Learning chain of academies, has also recently announced a tie-up with local primary schools, including Horfield CofE, Filton Avenue and Bishop Road to create a new programme of teaching Latin.

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by Rebecca Day Filton residents are contemplating which box to cross on the ballot sheet following the Prime Minister’s shock announcement of an early general election.

Theresa May’s call for a snap election has been approved by MPs, and now residents will be going to the polls on June 8 to vote for their preferred parliamentary candidate.

Incumbent MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke Jack Lopresti will be standing for election although his candidacy was in the balance after calls were made by an anonymous person for Conservative members to deselect him. See Page 3 The Liberal Democrats have put forward Eva Fielding – a former mechanical and electrical engineer who now works for Gloucestershire County Council.

The Labour candidate was expected to be confirmed as Naomi Rylatt, a former Bristol city councillor for Hartcliffe.

Current predictions on the respected Electoral Calculus website indicate that the Conservatives have an 88 percent chance of winning the seat.

Labour has a seven per cent chance, Lib Dems four per cent, and UKIP one per cent.

For some residents, an MP who would pledge to stop landlords from purchasing large family homes and letting them out to students would get their vote.

Resident Stephen Clarke says that he would support any candidate who makes this promise. “[This] would be the number one thing to at least try to do,” he told the Filtonvoice.

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Whoever will try this, I'd gladly give them my support.”

Liz Bartlett added: “One of the root causes of the student lets is that it's very profitable to buy houses to rent out at the moment. Whichever party will massively tax the people profiting from this will increase the number of houses available to buy, lessening the housing crisis. I don't know any party's specific policy on that but I doubt the Conservatives will go in for taxing the greedy people.

“I would be voting Lib Dem but unfortunately I may vote tactically and vote for Labour.

I hate this current system that forces tactical voting, and wish Lib Dems and Labour would team up for this election.”

Both remain and leave voters say that Brexit is their motivation.

Fi Cantillon says that she will tactically be voting Labour.

“Anything to stop Brexit,” she told the Filtonvoice. “Theresa May has tried many times to abolish our human rights. Who protected us? EU, that's who.

“It has been clear that the lies spouted to get Brexit are just that. Lies! Local businesses suffer, people are struggling to survive financially with this going to get harder under Brexit.

“I will tactically be voting Labour. I do not like all their policies but locally when our local Labour councillor is approached at least he communicates within a decent timescale and will provide updates.”

Caroline Nicholas voted Brexit and will be supporting

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Bowls club on the lookout for players BAC B.A.W.A. Bowls club are looking for bowlers, (men and women), for our 2017 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. For further information contact Brian Smith on 0117 975 9126.

Garden lovers urged to join club the Conservative party in the general election. “I have voted Labour all my life apart from twice then voted Tory. I also like the majority voted Brexit so will vote Tory. Our prime minister did the right thing choosing to call a general election. She has no opposition, Labour are rubbish – they will be crucified in the general election.”

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Some residents questioned Mr Lopresti’s suitability as Filton’s next MP, while others have supported his work in the area.

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Filtonvoice: “I don’t find that he stands up for what the majority of his constituents believe in and just goes down the middle of the road with the party lines. I will vote tactically this time round..”

Philip Rea said: “Jack gets a lot of bad press, but couldn't help me enough when I required his assistance with a personal matter. His input was pivotal in me getting the result I needed and my family can't thank him enough.”

Filton Garden Club are looking for new members for our very friendly club.

The club meets at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month except January, at St.Teresa's social club, (behind the church). We have speakers and slideshows on various aspects of gardens, plants, and shrubs. They also run coach trips to places of interest. For further information contact Pat or Brian Smith on 0117 975 9126.

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Young footballer teams up again to give kit to children in African country More children from The Gambia have benefited from the donation of football kit donated by Filton's St Vallier football team.

Last year we reported how St Vallier player nine-year-old Omar Saho, along with his dad Kalifa, hand delivered the items, which included shirts, shorts and boots, to the pupils of Gunjur Kulukochi Community preschool.

Now they have donated more kit - two full sets - to Omar Bunjeng Memorial School and although Omar and his dad Kalifa could not be there in person this time, Kalifa's brother Iamin was present to hand over the kit.

Kalifa, who moved from The Gambia to the UK in 2005, said the children in The Gambia were

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When they visited last year, it was Omar's first time visiting the West African country, but Kalifa has spent many years raising funds for people in The Gambia with disabilities, and donating prosthetic limbs.

At the time, Kalifa said: "It was a really beneficial experience for Omar to visit the school. I have always taught my son the importance of giving.”

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Youth centre celebrates its 50th Families in Filton joined Filton charity FACE in celebrating the 50th birthday of their base at St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre in Elm Park this spring by taking part in a Golden Egg Trail and a Celebration weekend.

The youth centre was originally built as a memorial to local young people and families who were killed in a minibus crash in October 1962. The charity FACE is now carrying on the legacy of great work amongst young people and families in Filton.

The Golden Egg Trail saw local shops, schools, surgeries, and community venues getting involved in displaying 50 Golden Eggs across Filton during the month leading up to the celebration weekend.

Everyone who completed the trail got a button badge and there was a grand draw at the event for a great Easter Prize Hamper –

which was won by local children Mia and Ella Ponter (above)!

On Saturday, April 8, the community turned out in force, with more than 300 people coming to enjoy the brilliant sunny weather and join in the celebration event at the youth

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Star Wars characters from the UK Garrison also came along to support the afternoon.

There was music and displays from each of the past six decades and displays and video shown of the building and history of the youth centre.

Sunday, April 9, saw a special church service at St Andrews Methodist Church followed by a Bring & Share lunch and conclusion at the youth centre which was attended by 50 people.

This great celebration would not have been possible without support from all of the community venues that displayed golden eggs, local South Gloucestershire councillors funding through the Members Awards Funding, and the very kind sponsorship of Filton Veterinary Centre and RollsRoyce.

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FACE runs activities and provides services to improve the lives of the local community.

This includes youth clubs, trips, volunteering schemes, transitions club for people with learning/social difficulties, Duke of Edinburgh awards, dance groups, groups for older people, and support for those out of work. FACE also works in partnership with schools to deliver group work and mentoring.

Debbie Teml, Youth & Community Work Manager, said: “The Golden Egg Trail and 50th anniversary Celebration weekend were amazing – we distributed 2,000 Golden Trail Maps, led three primary school assemblies, and then over 350 people joined

us at our celebration events over this past weekend!

“It’s great that we have had the resource of St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre for the past 50 years that sadly came out of a tragic event. The video and displays of newspaper articles from the time added a poignant reminder of the events that led to the youth centre being built, but it was also a great feeling to see the whole community still getting together to celebrate the work that has gone on there and we look forward to seeing what the next 50 years will bring!”

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School kids get to explore private jets at Bristol Airport Not many people can say they’ve had exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Bristol Airport, but that’s exactly what 30 Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge students got.

Last week they visited the Airport as part of their ‘Aim High’ week with fly2help. Whilst there they learnt about everything from customer services to being a pilot, embarked in a simulated flying lesson at Bristol and Wessex Flying Club and explored the corporate jets at Centreline.

Their adventure did not stop there. They also learned about propulsion on a visit to the Aero engine assembly lines at Rolls-Royce, found out what’s in store for an aerospace apprentice at the City of Bristol College and met the RAF at the Jet Age Museum.

One participant said: “I love airplanes. I think they are beautiful and amazing machines.

“I could just sit in the airport all day, every day and watch them take off and land without getting bored. I would love to work around them every day.”

The week forms the next stage of the Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge which aims to inspire young people to develop confidence, self-esteem and a belief in themselves that will motivate them to continue with, and succeed in, their education. The

A group of Flying Challenge students at Bristol and Wessex Flying Club joined by their Airbus mentors Flying Challenge takes 30 young people on a year-long mini-apprenticeship linked to flight.

By the time they graduate from the programme, participants will have undertaken a wide range of specialist experiences, worked with committed employee mentors, completed a skills portfolio and worked towards a nationally recognised qualification. They will also receive a flying lesson and gain accredited Industrial Cadets gold award.

Left, Airbus mentor Dave explaining the wing structure to one of the Flying Challenge students

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n AIRBUS NEWS

Firm vies for top rank in employer awards Airbus supports the UK military not only by supplying worldleading aircraft like the A330 Voyager and the A400M, but also by helping staff who volunteer as reservists serve their country.

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2015, the company grants employees additional paid leave to participate in annual training and mobilisation activities and is also a long term advocate of national military-friendly initiatives, such as Armed Forces and Reserves days.

Now Airbus is submitting an entry for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), which rewards businesses that demonstrate a commitment to supporting our nation’s armed forces.

Neil Loftus, an employee at the Airbus plant in Filton, volunteers as a reserve in the Royal Monmouthshire Royal

Engineers regiment. “I joined the Army Reserve because I wanted to get experiences and skills that I couldn’t readily get in my day job,” Neil explains.

“As a result I’ve got better at leadership, problem solving and performing practical tasks, all skills that I can re-apply in the workplace. Airbus supports me by giving me time off to get the training I need and providing clear guidelines on its policies surrounding reservist duties.”

Last year, Airbus piloted a Military Work Experience programme which offers current service members the opportunity to spend a month working in a civilian environment before leaving the armed forces, helping them readjust to life outside the military.

The ERS is open to businesses of all sizes that have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, which promises to

Sgt. Marc Turner, left, and Sapper Neil Loftus, at the Airbus site in Filton uphold the rights of members of the UK armed forces, ensuring they are treated with the fairness and respect they deserve. It rewards enterprise support for the armed forces, particularly

David is community champion Airbus has awarded employee David Edgecumbe the title of “Community Champion” at the Filton site in recognition of a lifetime of volunteering and charity work.

The Airbus Community Champions Awards celebrate the outstanding work Airbus employees carry out in their own time to support local community groups and charities.

Employees are asked to nominate their fellow colleagues who in their eyes are the ‘unsung’ heroes of the company.

Eight nominations were shortlisted for the award, but David impressed the selection panel by his motivation, dedication and the sheer volume of activities he is involved in.

Each runner-up received £75 for a charity of their choice, with David winning £500 which he has chosen to split between Crohn’s and Colitis UK and the Scouts Association.

David is currently assistant

Scout Leader for 37th Kingswood Scouts, where, motivated by his desire to give back to the community, he runs weekly sessions which allow the young people to develop life skills and values.

His son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was young and grateful for the support the family received from Crohn’s and Colitis UK, David now spends many hours fundraising and raising awareness with his son for the charity.

David said: “I am greatly honoured to be the Airbus Community Champion.

I would like to share this award with my colleagues that go unnoticed who do an excellent job helping with this community.”

Trevor Higgs, Airbus UK Head of Engineering said: “Dave is a real ambassador for Airbus.

He is dedicated in all he does.”

Pictured is David Edgecumbe with the man who nominated him, Brian Scaife

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within the private sector, and encourages more businesses to follow their lead. Three award tiers are available under the scheme – Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Filton Town Council Meeting dates May

9th, 7pm Finance and Planning Doug Daniels Pavilion 30th, 7pm (NOTE TIME) Parish Assembly followed

by Annual Meeting Doug Daniels Pavilion

June

13th, 7pm Finance and Planning Doug Daniels Pavilion 27th, 7.30pm Full Council Note: Conygre ward tbc

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

Public swimming

We will be closing our pools for public/lane swimming on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 4.00pm and 6.00pm, and all evening on Thursdays. This will give us the opportunity to accommodate more swimming lessons and use the pool space for our swim school.

Adult swimming lessons

Do you know we offer drop in sessions for our adult learners using the ASA pathway? We know how hard it is to juggle home/work life so we have introduced our weekly drop in sessions.

There are a couple of ways in which you can get started with our Adult Lessons. Give us a call on 01454 866686. We can provide you with answers to any of your questions and book you on to one of our courses or send us an enquiry on our contact page with any queries you may have. We will be happy to provide you with any information you may need.

Rookie lifeguards

Rookie Lifeguard is aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years although most of the skills can be taught to people of all ages. Starting with Stage 1 of the Bronze Award and progressing through to Stage 3 of the Gold Award, Rookie Lifeguard begins at an ability level suitable for swimmers who have just learned to swim and progresses to the level of performing lifesaving tows.

Rookie Lifeguard skills make Rookies aware of how to take care of themselves, their family and friends and give them the information they need to promote water safety in their day-to-day activities. The awards contain survival, rescue and sports skills as well as life support and water safety elements – all delivered in a fun and exciting way making it a great addition to swimming lessons or progression from them.

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The NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson. It is suitable for teachers working in a wide range of swimming pools, including pools where the water is deeper than the teacher’s standing depth.

30th May & 31st May. 9.00am – 5.00pm (inc assessment) Spaces limited so book early to avoid disappointment. £95.00 per person.

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Filton Town Council A warm welcome at the Ratepayers A warm welcome to the Ratepayers Arms bar where we have BT sports showing a wide range of events.

We have a good selection of beers lagers ,wines spirits and ciders ,soft drinks tea and coffee.

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 hot bar snacks or freshly prepared rolls on offer.

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

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n BOOK REVIEW WITH FILTON LIBRARY The Magic Toyshop,

by Angela Carter Reviewed by a Filton Library Reader Three children have been left orphaned by the death of their mother and father. Fifteen-year-old Melanie takes it upon herself to become a surrogate mother to Jonathon, 12, and baby Victoria, but instead the three are sent away. They fetch up with their Uncle Philip, a tyrannical figure who runs the titular toyshop, a man who oppresses the children as easily as he crafts simulacra and automata that thrill, terrify and enthral in equal measure.

So far, so Lemony Snicket. But Carter’s slippery, sly, rambunctious and profane novel is simultaneously a cut above and a searing commentary on the values of that mode of cod-Victoriana which has come to dominate so much of our popular culture (both children and adult): the novel slides effortlessly between a sort of horrified Gothic pastiche of the late 19th century—its mores, manners and morals, its fictions both literary and social—and a cunning attack on and celebration of the pretensions of the time and place in which it was written and set (London in the late 1960s).

Along the way, Carter makes space for Classical allusions, class commentary, unexpected bursts of Grand Guignol (I defy anyone to forget the severed hand that crops up later in the book) and some musings on traditional gender roles, all wrapped up in Carter’s trademark rollicking prose. It is layered, rich and sumptuous, and though—like much of her fiction—consuming it in one sitting might be a little heavy on the digestion, I guarantee it will leave the most delicious aftertaste on the palate. A copy is available at Filton Library.

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n FILTON PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS APRIL Applications n 27 Ferndale Road Filton Discharge of condition 2 (extraction and the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.6m, for which the maximum height would be 3.6m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.4m.

Decisions n Buckingham House, Bevan Court Non material amendment to to reduce 4 window sill heights, alteration to two door widths, provision of two additional windows and removal of two others on elevations B and E. Decided

n The Shield Retail Centre, Link Road Replacement of external windows, doors, rainwater goods and signage structures.

n 47 Wallscourt Road Change of use from a 6 person House of Multiple Occupancy to a 7 person HMO (Sui Generis) retrospective, as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) Filton Bristol South Gloucestershire Decided

n The Flat 4 Holmdale Road Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of building as a seperate single dwelling

n 48 Gayner Road Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the installation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion Decided

n 79 Wallscourt Road Erection of two storey side extension to provide additional living accommodation.

n 25 Shellard Road Change of use from Dwellinghouse

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Clarification over bus link In last month’s edition we carried the story that the Cheswick Bus Link was to finally open.

In our piece we stated that taxis would be allowed to use the bus lane, information that was given out publicly at a Lockleaze Forum attended by First Bus. We now accept that this information was incorrect. Oliver Coltman of Bristol Council confirms the position: “Clause 3 of the Traffic Regulation Order states that only buses, pedal cycles and public service vehicles can use the bus link. This means that taxis are not permitted to use the link”.

As this error has caused some disquiet among local residents we are only too happy to set the matter straight.

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Pictured: Children from Filton Avenue Primary Orchard Campus help to launch the trail..

Get walking and enjoy our arts trail Get walking and enjoy a day of fabulous art in the community.

That’s the message from organisers of Art and Sole, a community arts trail in venues across Horfield, Southmead, Lockleaze and Filton this month.

Most activities will be free with plenty of opportunities for families join in.

The trail, brought by the With One Voice Partnership of local schools, aims to celebrate and promote the creativity and diversity in the community.

It will take place in 11 venues, and will show off some of the amazing work of both children and adults in many different art forms.

It will also give people the opportunity to find out more about what you can get involved in around your community, giving you the chance to have a go at things that you may have never tried before.

Organiser Helen Howard

said: “We have put together a fantastic selection of arts events and we want families to take their map, get walking and visit them all if they can.

“Not only will there be all sorts of things on display, but visitors will be able to try things

themselves and maybe be inspired to take up a new hobby in the future.”

While on the trail, grab a 'selfie' with one of our fabulously decorated apples and post it to our Facebook page ‘With One Voice Partnership’ or our Twitter

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You could be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes, including tickets to the Bristol Old Vic theatre, a term of drama classes, or a beginner’s art set.

Contact Helen at h.howard@ osb.school for more information With One Voice Partnership schools are: Orchard School Bristol, Filton Avenue Primary, Fonthill Primary, Upper Horfield Primary and Filton Avenue Children’s Centre.

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Have your say on South Glos shake-up Filton could have one fewer councillor on South Glos after a review of boundaries.

The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards for South Gloucestershire Council.

The consultation is the first part of an electoral review which will re-draw ward boundaries across the council area.

The Commission says is minded to recommend that the council should have 61 councillors in the future: nine fewer than the current arrangements.

Filton currently has three Labour councillors - Ian Scott, Roger Hutchinson and Adam Monk.

The Commission now needs information from people and groups across South Gloucestershire to help it to

produce a new pattern of wards to accommodate 61 councillors.

In drawing up new boundaries, the Commission aims to deliver electoral equality for voters in council elections so that each councillor represents roughly the same number of voters.

Professor Colin Mellors, Chair of the Commission, said: “We are asking local people and organisations to help us draw up new wards for South Gloucestershire.

“If you have a view about which communities or neighbourhoods should be part of the same council ward, then we want to hear from you. And if you think a road, river or railway makes for a strong boundary between communities in your part of South Gloucestershire, then this consultation is for you.

“Your views will make a difference.

“Residents will then have

Current South Glos wards

a further chance to have their say after we publish our draft recommendations in September.”

Local people have until 5 June 2017 to submit their views.

Further information on the review and interactive maps of the existing wards can be found at consultation.lgbce.org.uk and www.lgbce.org.uk.

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The Hub Gainsborough Square BS7 9FB

Contact Helen at h.howard@osb. school for more information With One Voice Partnership schools are: Orchard School Bristol, Filton Avenue Primary, Fonthill Primary, Upper Horfield Primary and Filton Avenue Children’s Centre.

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Precious Concorde unwrapped ahead of museum opening Ahead of the new museum’s highly anticipated launch this summer, Aerospace Bristol has today taken the wraps off its star attraction: Concorde 216, the last of the supersonic passenger jets to be built and the last to fly.

Concorde had been wrapped in protective film while works took place around the aircraft and the end wall of her new purpose-built hangar was built.

The challenging task of wrapping and unwrapping a supersonic passenger jet was accepted and successfully completed by protective film specialists Packexe.

Lloyd Burnell, executive director, Aerospace Bristol, said: “It’s fantastic to see Concorde unwrapped and looking stunning in her brand new home. As the centrepiece of Aerospace Bristol’s exhibition, Concorde will inspire the next generation to pursue careers in engineering and develop the big ideas of tomorrow. We can’t wait to welcome our first visitors on board this summer.”

Packexe CEO Andrew Orchard said: “We pride ourselves on innovation and have over 25 years’ experience of using our technology and expertise. Although we usually supply protective film for various industries, we are always ready

to meet a new challenge. So when Aerospace Bristol, one of our favourite charities, asked us to wrap Concorde to protect her from the final stages of building works – how could we refuse?”

Aerospace Bristol is being developed by the Bristol Aero Collection Trust, a registered charity that relies on corporate supporters and public donations.

With a further £2m required to finalise the £19m project, the charity is currently seeking supporters who share their aim of inspiring the next generation to reach their full potential and pursue careers in science and engineering. Starting in the earliest days of flight, when Bristol Boxkite biplanes flew over Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, Aerospace Bristol will transport visitors through more than 100 years of fascinating aviation history.

Visitors will travel through two world wars, exploring the vital role of aircraft in these conflicts, through the drama and technological advances of the space race and on to the modern day, where they will discover the latest technologies of today’s aerospace industry.

As a first-class museum with learning at its heart, Aerospace Bristol aims to inspire the next generation of engineers.

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Man jailed for stealing charity boxes Last month I told you that we were investigating a number of thefts of charity boxes from retailers which had happened in March.

I’m pleased to be able to give you the update that a man has been jailed for these thefts.

Thanks to great CCTV a 24-year-old man from Bristol was identified. He was charged with five thefts and an attempted theft of collections for charities including Great Western Air Ambulance Service, St Peter’s Hospice, Sue Ryder and the RNIB. Bristol magistrates have now sent him to prison for a total of 16 weeks.

We’ve also caught up with a suspect believed to be responsible for thefts from collection boxes at a church in Filton. He’s

He’s due to be reported for summons to appear in court.

thought to have stolen cash from St Teresa’s Church on three occasions in the past three years and from a church in Wiltshire as well.

In the spring there can be an increase in unscrupulous people calling door-to-door aiming to con householders into having work done, often unnecessarily or at excessive cost, selling overpriced goods or trying to talk their way inside in order to steal.

We and South Gloucestershire Trading Standards Officers want you to know about these scams and what can be done to deter them.

Older people are more likely to be at home and can be unduly affected by this.

Offering to help to get maintenance work done and reminding them of our home security tips can also help, as will passing on our crime prevention tips: • Remember, it’s ok to say no!

• Always use the safety chain and ask to see ID when you have an unexpected caller • Check ID by calling the organisation using a number from the phone book or your bill • Don’t be rushed – if they’re genuine they won’t mind coming back another time, when you can have someone with you • Never give cash upfront for work • Keep your money in the bank, not at home Please let us know at once if you’re suspicious of a caller. They might not bother you, but others could be more vulnerable. Give us a call on 101 with a description of them and any vehicle. If you feel intimidated or alarmed, call 999 immediately.

From PC Matt Griffin

State of the art facilities for hire in the Stoke Gifford area

• Conference facilities and specialist classrooms • Floodlit all weather pitch for hockey and football

• Floodlit multi use games area • Sprung floor dance studio for netball, tennis and basketball • Drama Studio • Sports Hall

Please call 0117 307 5663 or email lettings@abbeywoodschool.com

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Pupils dig deep in community garden Children from Filton Hill Primary, left; Charborough Road Primary, above; and Shield Road Primary, below right

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Slimming World MONDAY

The Pavilion, Elm Park, FIlton Monday 5.00 p.m. & 7.00 pm Contact: Carolyn - 07715 942226

Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Ave. 9.30 a.m. & 11.30 a.m.

5.30 p.m. & 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Amy - 07786 652013

Horfield C of E Primary School, Bishop Manor Road.

7.30 p.m.

Contact: Wendy - 07813 807646

TUESDAY

St. Andrews Church, Elm Park (off A38), Filton.

9.30 a.m, 11.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Ruth - 07515 422522 Southmead

Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue.

5.30 p.m. & 7.30 pm Contact: Kimberley - 07469 947406

WEDNESDAY

Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Road.

3.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m. & 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Carolyn - 07715 942226

Littlestoke Community Hall, Littlestoke Lane.

slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000

THURSDAY

Littlestoke Community Hall, Littlestoke Lane.

9.30 a.m, & 11.30 a.m.

Contact: Sharron - 07947 064711

St. Michael and All Angels Church, 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston.

Thursdays 9.30 a.m, 11.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m.

Contact: Sue - 07702 578298

9.30 a.m, 5.00 p.m. & 7.00 p.m.

Contact: Sharron - 07947 064711

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Children from Charborough Road Primary, Filton Hill Primary and Shield Road Primary gathered at the Filton Community Garden to plant an orchard.

They planted pear, apple and cherry trees in the hope that in years to come, they can watch the trees grow and enjoy the fruit. A plaque will be installed to recognise the work done by the children in creating the orchard.

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Orchard School Bristol Filton Road (A38) BS7 0XZ

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Upper Horfield Community School Sheridan Road BS7 0PU

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Horfield Library Filton Ave BS7 0BD

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The Art & Sole arts trail, brought to you by the With One Voice Partnership of schools, aims to celebrate and promote the creativity and diversity in our community. The trail, across 11 venues in Horfield, Southmead, Lockleaze and Filton, will show off some of the amazing work of both children and adults in many different art forms. It will also give you the opportunity to find out more about what you can get involved in around your community, giving you the chance to have a go at things that you may have never tried before.

The Hub Gainsborough Square BS7 9FB

Got a story or any other inquiry? Call Richard on 0777 555 0607 or email richard@filtonvoice.co.uk

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Bones found at Tormaton

Exhibition reveals how Bristolians used to live thousands of years ago Skeletons: Our Buried Bones 8 April – 3 September 2017 Six skeletons discovered in Bristol will go on display at M Shed this April alongside six skeletons from the Museum of London’s 20,000-strong collection. Collectively they bring to life stories that have long been hidden beneath the ground.

The touring exhibition from the Wellcome Collection and the Museum of London opened at M Shed on April 8.

Excavations in Bristol have uncovered numerous burial sites over the years, including Medieval monasteries, a hospital burial ground and a convent. The six Bristol skeletons were found in Clifton, Filton, Mangotsfield, Tormarton and the city centre.

The individuals on display – from a Bronze Age man with a

spear-head lodged in his spine, to a decapitated Roman woman, and children with conditions linked to poor nutrition – provide a unique and personal insight into the human history of both cities.

Laura Pye, head of culture at Bristol City Council, said: “Each skeleton has its own tale to tell, and collectively they uncover 2,000 years of history, increasing our understanding of how people once lived, and providing insights into the health, diet, diseases and lifestyles of the deceased.

“It’s a totally unique insight into Bristol’s history.”

Alongside the exhibition, M Shed and the University of Bristol have developed ‘The Bone Lab’, a space where children can reveal some of the science behind the stories. Children will discover how to distinguish between a

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male and female skeleton and how to identify what diseases and injuries the people had by searching for hidden clues and hearing from experts of the excavation site, lab and museum.

Schools will have an opportunity to visit Skeletons: Our Buried Bones during a special Science Study Week, between May 9&12. Teachers can bring their Year 5-7 classes to delve deeper into the science of bones with a new workshop, run with experts

from the University of Bristol.

Activities include measuring replica human bones, comparing animal bones, handling teeth and learning about archaeological excavation.

Skeletons: Our Buried Bones is a collaboration between Wellcome Collection and Museum of London, touring over 2016-2018.

It is based on Skeletons: London’s Buried Bones, originally shown at Wellcome Collection in 2008.

8 April – 3 September 2017 Pay what you think 12 human skeletons, 12 individual stories, 3,000 years of history. #skeletons

Skeletons: Our buried bones is a collaboration between Wellcome Collection and the Museum of London, touring to Glasgow, Bristol and Leeds over 2016 – 2018.

Featuring a skeleton from Filton!

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UKULELE FILTON

We are a new ukulele group, and we would love to welcome more members at Filton. No experience necessary. We will always have a spare uke for you to try!

So, if you have Monday evenings free, come and join us.

For further info, contact Sue Lonsdale: Tel: 0117 979 0381; mobile: 07949 409 861; e mail: itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk

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n REGULAR EVENTS Mondays Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Community Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm. 07527 808206 St. Peter’s Ladies Group (formerly Wives Group) “We are a group of ladies, who meet in St. Peter’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, except August for a talk or social gathering. Our programme can be seen on the church web site at www.filtonchurch.pwp@ blueyonder.co.uk. New members very welcome, just come along on the night or ring Jane Curtis on 0117 9699987 or Janet Porter 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

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 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 Filton Garden Club, St Teresa’s Social Club, 7.30pm. 1st Wednesday of every month, 0117 975 9126. Not January.

Filtones Choir. Don’t like going out in the evening? At a loose end on a Wednesday afternoon? Ever thought of joining a choir? Why not come along on and exercise your lungs and challenge your grey cells with our friendly group of people who are The Filtones. We are actively seeking to recruit altos, tenors (gents or ladies) and basses to join our happy band. We sing four part harmony but ability to read music, although useful, is not essential as we supply CDs and MP3 files as teaching aids. We give afternoon concerts to elderly people’s clubs and societies around Bristol and two evening concerts in June and

December from which we donate much of our profit to charities. We are a very caring and sociable group of people who sing together with the aim of giving as good a performance as we can, but mainly to enjoy ourselves. For more information please ring Jilly on 0117 9232281 or Shirley on 0117 9654348 or e mail dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com. or look at our web site on www.thefiltones. weebly.com. Alternatively, just call in at Eden Grove Methodist Church Horfield BS7 0PQ between 1.30 and 3.45 pm on a Wednesday afternoon (not during August) for a listen and a chat.

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

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

New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol …. an established choir since 1994 who offers a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old……sing!

No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group - soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We are a very socially minded group and often enjoy activities outside the singing role. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs.

Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs in fact, a wide variety. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary Angela nhlc@talktalk.com Northavon Singers would welcome new members especially sopranos to our mixed choir of 20-singing all kinds of music. Rehearsals at St Peter’s Church Filton every Wed at 7.30pm - not August.

On the third Wednesday of each month the Avon branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS UK) meet at the Avon Suite BAWA Club. 7.45late. Over 18 please unless accompanied by an adult. All types of plastic modelling and one of the largest groups in the UK. For further information check out website www.ipmsavon.org.uk Filton Historical Group. meet at Pavilion, Elm Park, Filton. 7.30pm last Wed.of months. Sept. to April (not December) Interesting speakers. For further details: 0117 9695198.

Thursdays Bristol Male Voice Choir...if you enjoy singing, even if only in the shower/bath, then this is the place to come! We have fun every Thursday evening from 7.15 in the company of like-minded gentlemen.

The choir practises every week at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College) on Gloucester

Road, Filton. For more information look at our website www.bristolmvc.org.uk or telephone our secretary Alan Snook on 0117 9424378.

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

For more information ring Bristol 9568737 or 9653568 Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am-10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4.25 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 904 1844 Silver surfers: FACE, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘silverhaired’ folk (over 50yrs) to get help with accessing computers, the internet, mobile phone technology, digital cameras, and much more! Run by a dedicated team of friendly volunteers with Ken at the helm, this supportive group is just as much a social session as it is about learning! Come and join us! Come along anytime, just £2.50 per session with free refreshments. Does not run during August.

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

The Avon & Bristol Woodturners meet every third Thursday at St Teresa’s Church Hall from 7pm to approximately 10pm. For details, www.avon-andbristol-woodturners.org.uk/fortnightly, 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: FACE, 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!

Stop Smoking Sessions, 3-4pm.

Appointments to be booked in advance.

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

Thursdays 9:45-10:30am, St. Teresas Church Hall. Contact Emily for your free trial.07850983821. emily.norman@ diddidance.com

Fridays Pre-School story and Rhyme time 2.30pm, Filton Library, Shields Centre

Toddler Group, meets term time only at St Andrew’s Methodist Church from 10 to 11.45. A warm welcome to all toddlers and their carers.

Concord band is Westerly Showband’s training band.We meet every Friday 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Doug Daniels Pavilion, Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS. Our Conductor Keith Williams is a well known Teacher and Performer in Bristol, we play a wide range of music, so if you would like to get back to playing again, look no further. Contact Jayne 07880724948 / jaynerentonharper@ gmail.com. Or come along with your instrument and have a play. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome.

Aqua fit, 9.30 – 10.15am, cost £4.75 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure

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

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.

New members are welcome. Please ring 9691315 if you want more information.

There are vacancies in all age groups.

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

Filton Community Centre 983 6500 www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Survive Drop-In 10:00 - 12:00 Tel: 0117 9612999 Tea Dance 1:45 - 4:00 Tel: 07527 808206 Alzheimers support 2 - 4 pm

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Tuesdays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Kumon Maths and English Classes 3.30pm - 5.30pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Wednesdays Pilates 10:00 - 11:00 Tel: Maree 0117 9502411 Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912 Dawn James Art 1.30 - 3.30 Tel. 0117 975 9683 Jumpfit 5.40 - 6.40pm www.jumpfituk.com Thursdays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Tel: 07513909786 Lift Employability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00 Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30 Kumon Maths and English classes 4pm - 6pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Fridays Gymtastics 9:00 - 3:30 Karate 6:00 - 8:00

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Saturdays Ballroom Dancing (3rd & 5th Sat) 7:45-10:45 Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00

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Mondays: Duke of Edinburgh’s awards 6-7pm Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.309.30pm, £1 Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Ignite Thursdays: (all sessions £1) 4.30-5.30pm: Sensory Sparklers group for people aged 11+ with complex sensory needs 6-7pm: Bright Sparks Youth club for age 11-15 with learning/social difficulties or ASD 7.30-9.30pm: Illuminators Transitions social club for age 16+ with learning/ social difficulties or ASD No 1-2-1 or personal care provided please bring support worker/carer.

Fridays: 3.45-4.40pm: Street dance for 8-14year olds, £4 5-6pm: Youth club for School Years 3, 4 & 5, £1 6.30-8pm: Youth club for School Years 6 & 7, £1 New members always welcome to all groups. Based at: FACE, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS, phone 0117 9691938, email info@facefilton.org.uk and website www.facefilton.org.uk Please follow us

Tuesday Coffee Morning 10am – 12pm Computer drop Club 2pm – 4pm Bingo 7.30pm – 9.15pm Wednesday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.50, 12.15pm, sit down at 12.30pm Thursday Over 50’s 3 course lunch £3.50, 12.15pm, sit down at 12.30pm Friday North Bristol Amateur Radio Club, Open to Public, 7pm - 10pm Saturday Bingo, 7.00pm – 9.pm

1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Beavers, aged 6-8, two groups, Weds 5pm and 6.15pm Cubs, 8-101/2, Mon and Thurs 6.30-8pm Scouts, 101/2 - 14, Tues 7-9pm The group is based in Scout 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)

n DIARY DATES Saturday, May 20

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. in aid of Church funds.

Bookings and enquiries please telephone 0117 9872143

Talk "Pests & Diseases" with Tim Foster, local author & lecturer. We will be holding our annual Plant sale on the night so bring along any spare plants and seedlings too. All welcome. Visitors £5/Members £2. www.groworganicbristol.org / secretaryaog@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 24

Saturday, May 27

MORE FAITH SCHOOLS? CAFE, Culture and Faith Exploration, St Andrews Methodist Church Filton, 7:30 – 9:30pm. Admission Free, donations for the St Andrews Future Church Fund Faith schools (strictly 'schools of a religious character') are controversial in the maintained sector. Are they socially divisive? Are they inappropriately selective? Do they enrich the mix of school provision? Why are they so popular with parents? Should the Church also support independent schools? Are they simply privileged schools for the wealthy?Our guest speaker is Rev Dr David Deeks a local retired Methodist minister and formerly the General Secretary of the Methodist Church of Great Britain. He is chair of two trusts which oversee the Methodist maintained schools and the Methodist independent schools.

Thursday, May 25

Avon Organic Group. The local group for everyone interested in organic gardening and organic foods. Our last meeting before the summer break is on Thursday, 25th May 2017, 7pm – 9pm at The Station (in the Dance Studio), Silver Street, Bristol. BS1 2AG.

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Charity concert by organist Byron Jones at Eden Grove Church Hall for the Cavell Nurses' Trust.

5.00pm doors open for the cake sales to include all home made cakes and jams. and craft.

6.30pm doors open in the hall for a Byron ST ANDREW’S METHODIST Jones theatre organ concert.

This year CHURCH, we are ELM 90th PARK, FILTONThere celebrating the organ's birthday. will be a raffle with excellent prizes from local carveries and other stores. The money taken from the raffle and cake stall will be given to the charity. Tickets for the show are £8.00 including refreshments. There will be drinks available before the concert.

Saturday 13th May 2017 4.00pm-6.00pm

Have you got an event you wish to share Crafts, withfunFilton people. and food for all the family Email Come and join us. richard@filtonvoice.co.uk Entry is FREE! with details

** Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times**

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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.

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

Filton Community Garden meetings Every second Saturday of the month at 10am-12noon in meeting room next to the Soft Play, entry via the Ratepayers.

New listing - regular dance nights

Over 30s dance party at the superb BAWA club, Filton, on the first Friday of every month (except for june when we meet on the first Saturday)..……. It’s the ideal night out for the 30 * 40 * 50 plus age range. Come and dance amongst a friendly lively crowd.

Enjoy a good mix of music dancing thru’ the decades including some motown and soul favourites. Club times are 9 ‘til 1 - last entry 11pm - very smart casual – gents are required to wear collared shirts – no tee shirts or trainers. Dance adm £8 plus Bawa guest m’ship – come early & party the night away at this For more info call 07860 578708 ST ANDREW’S METHODIST CHURCH, ELM PARK, FILTON

Saturday 13th May 2017 4.00pm-6.00pm

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

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

Got a story or any other inquiry? Call Richard on 0777 555 0607 or email richard@filtonvoice.co.uk

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The property is conveniently located close to major employers in the area such as Airbus and the MOD whilst being in the catchment of the highly regarded Charborough Road primary school. Downstairs compromises a lovely open lounge/diner with bay windows to the front.

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Outline planning permission was also granted for a retail store, hotel, restaurant and car showroom, with all matters reserved with the exception of access.

Both developments are situated within the Cribbs Patchway New Neighbourhood.

The plans were considered by South Gloucestershire Council’s DC West Planning Committee.

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