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TOWN COUNCIL P24-25 | WHAT'S ON P44-45 | PROPERTY OF THE MONTH P46

Association urged to make big changes

Freya climbs Snowdon for her little sister P12-13

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Tributes paid to Howard P5

Empty Cheswick units may become homes P15

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Community association chiefs urged to review practices A stormy public meeting – which nearly didn’t happen – revealed widespread concerns about the running of Filton Community Association.

Association treasurer David Gillard and president Roger Brock initially walked out after seeing the agenda but were persuaded to address a large audience in the Elm Park badminton hall.

The meeting followed several months of controversy, during which the Charity Commission raised worries about the association’s financial management.

Several calls for a new committee to be formed were made and Mr Gillard agreed to hold a special meeting of the association, which was scheduled to take place as Filtonvoice went to press.

Mr Gillard opened the meeting by saying: "I've been accused of fraud and embezzling association money.

"I've already admitted a mistake by having work done at the centre and at my house."

He said the work was only

billed once and he repaid the money for his home work to the association.

He also said the problem surrounding himself and his wife Margaret both being signatories on the bank account was explained by the suspension of administrator Oliver Newbury, whose signature was also needed to remove Mrs Gillard.

Town councillor Adam Monk said he was astonished to hear that bar cash takings from functions in the Elm Park venue were not routinely kept in a safe and banked later. Instead, Mr Gillard said it was better to take it to his home where he had a safe.

Cllr Monk said: “This is not good practice. Taking cash home without having it verified is not acceptable. If it was stolen, how could you verify it?

“The association is not a plaything of your (Mr Gillard’s) dance club. There needs to be an EGM, a new committee and people can pay membership fees and get involved.”

Mr Gillard said: “At 1am, everyone wants to go home so it’s

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easier this way. I have a safe at home where I keep it.”

One resident said that there was a risk taking large sums of money home late at night.

Mr Gillard said that all profits made benefit the centre.

There were also concerns about the state of the accounts, with only paper records available.

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David Gillard and Roger Brock at the meeting. Right, Oliver Newbury

Town clerk Lesley Reuben said the council was still holding the association’s accounts after they were handed to her by association administrator Mr Newbury, who had raised concerns about the finances with HMRC and the Charity Commission. She said her advice from both bodies had been to keep them safe.

Mr Newbury has been in dispute with the association over his employment and current suspension.

On this matter, members of the public supporting Mr Newbury said that if he were to return to work, there would need to be assurances that there was no ‘hostile environment’ Mr Gillard said Mr Newbury

was trying to impose conditions – denied by Mr Newbury.

Cllr Ian Scott asked about mediation which Mr Gillard said had been offered, again denied by Mr Newbury who said his ‘detriments’ needed to be discussed.

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Association memberships dropped to just 58

From Page 4 Newbury has resigned, saying he did not receive replies to his letters.

Residents raised the issue of the charging for room hire, with a representative from the Filton Twinning saying they wanted to book space to welcome visitors from France and Germany but that it was simply prohibitive to do so.

He said: “We got such a high rate for the rooms – it was exorbitant and we couldn’t afford it.”

Mr Gillard, asked about the rates paid by the ballroom dance club of which he is a member, said the club ‘never pays less than £70’.

He said the rate was dependent on numbers of participants but was unable to clarify if such a policy would apply to other clubs.

There were further concerns about the organisation of the trustees, with some residents highlighting the fact that Mr Gillard, his wife Margaret and daughter Alison Foote were all trustees.

Mr Gillard said there were now seven trustees – which is not reflected in the Charity

Commission website – and after pressing, he said they were himself, Mrs Gillard, Ms Foote, Mr Brock along with Tony Dart, Stephanie Woollam and Nigel Williams.

Member of the public Jeanne Clements said that it was ‘appalling’ members of the same family were making up so

much of the trustee body. She said she had issues getting back a security deposit after an event she organised, despite leaving the hall ‘cleaner than when we arrived’.

It was revealed that membership of the association now stands at just 58, down from many hundreds in years gone by.

One resident said she had been turned away from membership but Mr Gillard said Ms Foote was accepting new members.

They also said that the loss of the Robins Nursery, revealed in previous editions of Filtonvoice, would leave a significant hole in the finances of around £2,000 per month.

Cllr Eamonn Seynmour asked Mr Gillard if it was time to step down as it appeared to be causing considerable stress.

Mr Gillard said resigning would be a sign of guilt.

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He moved to Filton before leaving NatWest, after working in several of their Bristol branches, to work on the second Severn Crossing, after which he retired.

Howard was at his happiest on the rugby pitch or on the side lines, watching anyone he knew, playing any sport. He held the records for the Welsh Schoolboys Under 15 Triple Jump and 400 yards. Yards, not metres as he liked to point out! His love of rugby and sport in general began in his youth playing rugby for the Cardiff schoolboys for several years before joining Thornbury Rugby Club. Between 1978 and 2012 Howard played a remarkable 506 senior games for the club, including 110 for the First XV. He was also honorary secretary for several years, and most recently was team manager of the Third XV. He ran his first half marathon - the Bristol Half Marathon - in 2004 with his two sons and went on to complete several more as well as several 10K races.

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Howard was a true all-rounder - not just in his beloved sport

See Filton News and Views Facebook page for more tributes

'Cheerful, upbeat, supportive, wise' Sad to hear of the death of Howard Bowker who, with his two sons, was a near neighbour to us in Broncksea Road for many years. After he moved we often saw him en-route to a friend and we passed the time for a few minutes. Howard was always cheerful and upbeat and ready to tell me another story of something or other.

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Howard will be remembered for many things in the local community: • He was Chair of Governors at Charborough Road Primary school (where his sons attended) and then became Treasurer of the Friends of School for many years after the boys had left.

• He provided a voice of reason at many Filton Town Council meetings and on the Filton News and Views Facebook group and showed interest in all local issues including being a loyal supporter of Filton Community Garden • He was also a much valued and popular supporter and volunteer for BRACE, a local dementia research charity.

Howard was patient and

He was the Treasurer of the Charborough Road Friends of School committee, but he fulfilled an even more important function in relation to the school. He progressed on to the Board of Governors and became Chair of Governors. He held this position with distinction over more than 6 years. His primary concern at all times was the welfare, safety and progress of the children which he balanced with an understanding that it was essential the school functioned as a coherent community - children, staff, parents and governors. As Head Teacher I appreciated his support, wise counsel and friendship.

Ian Freestone, Head Teacher - 1986 - 2000 Charborough Road Primary School content and he always tried to see both sides of an argument.

He was compassionate and quick to forgive although perhaps less forgiving when it came to being grammatically correct. He was a stickler when it came to apostrophes and commas!

He was a man who touched many lives and many hearts.

He meant many things to many people. He was a muchloved father and brother, a loyal and true friend, a sportsman, a team player, a fanatical quizzer, a fundraiser, a man with a great

sense of community - generous in spirit and in his actions. All this was shown by the fact that it was standing room only at his funeral which was attended by people from all areas of his life. As many people said, he would have been totally humbled by so many people being there and would be absolutely livid at missing such a get together!

Howard will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Filton is a lot less bright without him.

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We want to be a beacon of excellence - new head Charborough Road Primary has welcomed a new head teacher, with Sharon Bishop arriving, having swapped places with Nicola Bailey, who headed to Meadowbrook in Bradley Stoke at the start of the 2018/19 year.

Miss Bishop says she wants to build on the excellence achieved

by Mrs Bailey over 20 years and create a ‘beacon of excellence’ at the Filton Park school.

She previously worked at Stoke Lodge Primary and at Callicroft in Patchway, where she herself was a pupil, as well as at Meadowbrook.

Among her plans for the school are the creation of more green spaces and opportunities for local parents to ‘meet the head’.

She said: “This is a really good school which has been on a journey. It is embedded in the local community and has a real family feel.

“We want to be a beacon of excellence – not about Ofsted but about making people think ‘they do it really well there’.

“So we will be trying to maintain what we have but I want to develop the playground

areas as we have a lot of concrete currently. We need more green space and nature zones.”

Mrs Bishop, a mum-of-one, said she was thrilled by the efforts of the Friends of School and said parents had made her

feel very welcome. She added that she felt all the schools in the Olympus Trust were beginning to reap the benefits of working for a bigger organisation, which meant staff had greater career opportunities.

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New scheme to tackle bad practice in rented sector A new national licensing scheme has come into force this month in a bid to tackle ‘poor practice’ among landlords and letting agents.

The issue has been longstanding in Filton as the rented sector has expanded – partly to do with growth of UWE and also housing affordability – with many residents complaining rented properties are often left in a poor state, with rubbish not properly disposed of.

Some say it has contributed to the ‘demise’ of the town and have called for urgent action.

South Gloucestershire Council has been unable to halt the growth of such properties as they usually meet planning rules.

From October 1 all landlords or agents who rent shared

accommodation, occupied by five or more people, forming two or more households, across any number of storeys, were required to apply for a licence from South Gloucestershire Council.

Shared houses or flats with five or more unrelated tenants, or a house containing five or more bedsits are examples of the properties which will be affected.

Landlords will need to ensure that these properties meet the current conditions and comply with standards, including minimum room sizes and new rules on waste and recycling.

Before October 1, a mandatory licence was only required if there were five or more tenants, forming two or more households, across three or more storeys.

Some residents have spoken out in support of the new licensing scheme.

Fran Read said: “Excellent news and long overdue. Now They just have to police it.”

Lorraine Johnson said: “This might help people to be able to live in proper decent accommodation.”

Helen Peters said: “We have far too many [HMOs] in Filton.

The community has all but gone.

There is rubbish, overgrowing gardens, fly tipping. The older residents are upset to see their roads which they have lived in for years turned into a rundown area.”

Kerrie Watts said: “If it stops piles of rubbish accumulating, then great.”

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“I have been ringing many letting agents and 99% have said this.”

Cllr Roger Hutchinson says that he welcomes the introduction of the new licencing scheme. He told the Filton Voice: “Based on integrated stock modelling, we estimated that there would be around 60 HMOs in the Filton Ward that would require licensing under the new requirements.

“We are currently processing the applications we have already received (which is a big job) before we then go in search of properties which should be licensed but have not yet applied.

“I have done a quick check and it looks like we have already received 50 applications for licences in Filton.”

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Paul Hughes, said: “Homes of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) are really important within the private rental sector as they can provide an affordable option compared to some other private rentals.

“While most landlords in South Gloucestershire provide good quality accommodation, the changes to the scheme can only help to tackle poor practice such as failing to meet acceptable safety standards and overcrowding.

“For the first time mandatory licence requirements have included conditions to strengthen the role of landlords in ensuring

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adequate waste facilities are provided and that tenants manage their waste and recycling without it accumulating on site and affecting the local area.”

Those who have not applied for a licence or temporary exemption by October 1 will be committing a criminal offence.

Other consequences include not being able to gain possession; risk of repaying tenants up to 12 months’ rent; in the worst circumstances the council can take over management.

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Young meet not-so-young to hear some stories The children at Happy Days Nursery in Cheswick have been visiting their local residential home, and participating in Debutots storytelling classes with the residents. Staff at Happy Days Nursery and Beaufort Grange say they have really enjoyed this intergenerational opportunity and can see huge benefits for everyone involved.

Geri, who runs the Debutots classes, said: "My colleague Kirsten Reeves who runs Debutots Worcestershire started some intergenerational classes as a pilot project. It was so successful that I wanted to try and introduce them to nurseries and care homes in Bristol! And what a better place to start than with Happy Days Cheswick, who are neighbours with Beaufort Grange.”

She added that “studies have shown that joining generations

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Filton business owners urged to join new group Business owners and traders in Filton are being urged to unite.

That's the message from a local councillor who is bidding to revive the former Chamber of Trade - possibly under a new name - with the vision of helping local businesses thrive.

A launch event will be held on Thursday, November 8 in the Doug Daniels Pavilion at Elm Park, starting at 7.30pm, and all business owners are urged to attend.

Cllr Mubashar Chaudhry said he wanted all businesses big and small - to benefit from having a collective voice.

This could be anything from small sole traders such as builders, plumbers, electricians,/ IT consultants and people running business from home, as well as the larger firms.

He said: "A group like this

can help businesses by having strength in numbers, so we can raise issues with such as South Glos Council and expect a better response. We want this to be a group which benefits businesses, not just a talking shop. So we will lay on guest speakers who can really add value to your business as well as networking and training opportunities."

He said: "We want to offer guest speakers, training, events such as street fayres, networking, highlighting vacancies and in general giving Filton businesses a louder voice."

At an informal meeting, attended by some members of the old Chamber of Trade and South Glos Council, some of the issues facing Filton businesses were discussed. These include the lack of a single High Street as a focal point.

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Freya, 9, climbs Snowdon to help her little sister A little girl from Filton has climbed Snowdon to raise awareness of a very rare genetic condition.

Nine-year-old Freya Williams attends Filton Avenue Primary School’s Orchard Campus and lives in Filton Park. Her little sister Saskia Williams, aged four, suffers from Williams Syndrome and Freya decided that she wanted to do her bit to raise awareness of this rare congenital disorder.

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“Climbing Snowdon itself took seven and a half hours. We started in beautiful weather, had gales at the top and were soaked through by the end. It took four hours to climb and she did find the climb hard on her legs. However, she flew down in two and a half hours, all the time with a smile on her face.

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“Freya set out to raise £500 and do something she has never done before.

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Empty shop units in Cheswick Square could be converted to homes

by Becky Day A number of retail units in Cheswick Village could be redeveloped into residential accommodation, the Filtonvoice can reveal.

The Filtonvoice has seen correspondence from developer Balfour Beatty that state that block B in the Square could be converted into accommodation due to the low demand from businesses wanting to occupy the units.

However, there has been some interest in the other units, as it was also disclosed in the correspondence that one is now under offer and another has received interest from a hairdressing salon.

As previously reported in the Filtonvoice (Dec 2017), residents have been calling on Balfour Beatty to reduce the rental costs as they worry that high rent and vacant units are driving businesses away from the Square.

Local resident Sejal Hampson has expressed her disappointment that the units in block B could be converted, adding that the high rental price is the reason the retail units remain vacant. Sejal, who has been campaigning for the developer to reduce rental costs, says that the estate, which has over 1,500 homes, is "crying out" for these units to be filled.

She said: “The rent is too high, and as a result, residents feel like they’re losing out for the greater ideals of the developer to make more profit from residential build. “[The council] should have seen this potentially happening and implemented

planning conditions at the start.

Completely diabolical and unfair to the community.”

In an email seen by the Filtonvoice, Bryan Taylor, property director at Balfour Beatty, said: "Given the low demand for units without any frontage to the Square, we have decided to convert the units in Block B to residential. We will shortly be looking to appoint a local developer.

"I am also pleased to confirm we have placed Unit 8 U/O, leaving us with just Units 12 and 14 to let. We have interest from a hairdresser in Unit 12 now and I hope we can agree terms shortly, leaving us with just Unit 14 to let."

The Filtonvoice understands that no formal ‘change of use’ application been submitted to South Glos Council by the developer.

A spokesperson from the council said: “We would expect any such proposals to come forward for informal preapplication discussions to agree the suitability of what is being considered prior to submission.

No request to engage in such discussions has come forward.

“Any change of use will require planning permission, and any proposals to change the use of the units will be subject to local consultation.

“Local residents will therefore be made aware of any proposed change of use.”

Belfour Beatty and Alder King, the property consultants for leasing out the units, were both contacted to clarify their plans, but no response was provided.

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Lifesavers! Filton's own charity donates vital defibrillator kit to our three churches Lifesaving equipment which could save a life in the event of cardiac arrest has been installed at all three churches in Filton.

The defibrillators were provided by Filton Chest and Heart charity, which has previously donated medical equipment to doctors' surgeries and primary schools.

Members of the charity committee visited the three churches recently to hand over the defibrillators.

A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who is in cardiac arrest.

It can be used by anyone while emergency help arrives.

Charity spokesman Brian Smith said: "Over the past few years the committee have

St Andrew's presented defibrillators to Shield Road School, Filton Hill School, and Filton Community Centre.

(Charborough Rd school already have one supplied by Airbus).

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F"ilton Chest & Heart have been going for 73 years. We take patients who live in Filton & have cardiac / respiratory problems who are registered with us, for coach trips & lunch three times a year. We have coffee mornings & afternoon teas with entertainment in the Doug Daniels Pavilion in order to raise funds.

"This enables us to help our local doctor's surgeries by paying for medical equipment, which not only helps patients registered with us, but also benefits the local community. We also donate

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Rev Lizzie Gregory of St Peter's said: "It is wonderful to

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n NEWS An arena at Filton took a step closer last month after Bristol City Council’s Cabinet decided to explore plans for a mixed development on Temple Island instead of an arena.

The decision followed a recommendation by officers to investigate an alternative scheme which could include a bespoke conference centre and a four or five star hotel, commercial spaces with supporting retail and residential homes for city centre living, and affordable homes on the site next to Bristol Temple Meads.

This opens the way for Malaysian firm YTL, who are developing Filton Airfield, to build at 16,000 seat arena in the Brabazon Hangar.

It is thought this could be built in three years at a cost of £80m.

Critics of the Filton plan say a Bristol arena should be in the city centre to maximise the economic benefiits to the city.

Supporters of the Filton Airfield plan say the site has better transport access for visitors.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said: “We need to move forward now and ensure Bristol is fit for the demands of a modern, thriving and well connected city.

"I am confident an alternative development for Temple Island is at the heart of that vision and will create inclusive economic growth, jobs and homes. By not borrowing the huge sums needed to build the arena, we will also release capital for other exciting city projects.

The council is now set to explore the alternative mixed use scheme for the Temple Island site.

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Bush Memorial Gala back for second year A swimming gala is being held for a second time at Filton Leisure Centre in memory of a long-standing coach.

Judith Bush was a member of Filton Leisure Centre’s teaching staff as well as a coach for Bristol Henleaze Swimming Club for many years. She had a special interest in disability swimming and became a tutor for other swim teachers to learn about the area.

After sadly passing away on May 8, 2017, Judith’s sons asked two of her friends and coworkers to start a memorial gala for swimmers in order to honour her memory and contribution to swimming.

Following this, Claire and John held the first Bush Memorial Gala in December 2017, which raised £108 for Southmead Hospital’s ICU Depart-

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gala, Claire said: “As disability swimming was a cause close to Judith’s heart, it made us think of the City of Bristol’s Para group this time round. The money raised will go towards funding pool time and assisting with costs associated with funding potential future Paralympic swimmers, such as classification travelling and specialised training equipment.”

The gala consists of races varying in length from 5m up to 50m depending on the child’s ability, and this year they are also going to trial adult races too. Entries cost £1 per race, and there will also be a raffle on the day at £1 per strip. All participants will come away with a certificate and there are lots of opportunities for the swimmers to win medals too.

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Mario supports Movember for the eighth year A barber from Filton has launched his annual fundraising campaign in support of a men’s health charity. Mario Parrinello, who runs The Filton Barbers on Gloucester Road North, is going to be raising money for the Movember campaign for the eighth year in a row.

Movember is a moustachegrowing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer.

Speaking of his support of the campaign, Mario said: “It all started after a few members of my family and friends went through different forms of cancer and I felt as a barber we are in a great position to help with men’s cancer and mental health. I also like growing crazy moustaches and seeing what I can come up with!

“Last year I managed to raise a few hundred pounds but this year I want to beat the total that was raised in 2016 which was

just short of £4,500. I’ve started up the Filton Barber team again on the Movember website and hope to get a team of at least 20 joining in with growing

moustaches, and as an incentive there is a prize for the best team moustache as well as a free haircut for any team member that can raise £150 or more.

“I’m also donating any money from hot towel shaves in November to the charity so it’s a great opportunity to experience one!”

In addition to growing a moustache, Mario is also organising a raffle from his shop with over 16 prizes, including a meal for two and a platter from Nandos in Abbeywood Retail Park, a year’s worth of haircuts at The Filton Barbers, beauty gift sets from Laura Ashley and Baylis & Harding and a golf lesson at Bristol Golf Centre.

Raffle tickets are available to buy from the shop for £5 each, with all proceeds going to the Movember charity.

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n NEWS The children of Year 4 at Wallscourt Farm Academy, Cheswick, have been extremely busy recently, and have raised more than £1,000 to donate to their link school in South Sudan.

Ibakwe Hill School is a school for refugees fleeing the conflict there. It is an ‘Under Trees’ school which literally means that the children are taught under trees as they have no building.

The children at Ibakwe were asked what they would like the money to be spent on and they have requested sports equipment and a toilet.

Poppy and John from the charity that supports the school have said that the amount pupils have raised will pay for both.

The money was raised by children making and selling items last term and by individual children raising money themselves. A special thank you goes to Isabelle Rea for having her hair cut and raising over £800, and to Maisie Hopton for making cookies and popcorn to sell in the community.

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service St Michael’s Church Stoke Gifford has their normal Remembrance Service in St Michael's Church, North Road, Stoke Gifford.

"Also the Baptist church in Rock Lane off North Road also has an 11 o’clock service, which members of the RBL attend."

Can you help with this year’s Poppy Appeal?

The Stoke Gifford Branch of the Royal British Legion has confirmed that its 2018 Poppy Appeal launch will take place on Friday, October 26 at 2 pm at Bristol Parkway Station.

It hopes to have Scouts, Cadets and Riders, and that Branch Vice President Jack Lopresti MP and special guests will also be in attendance.

The main Poppy Fortnight is then for two weeks until Remembrance Sunday on November 11.

A spokesman said: "If you or someone you know needs help from the RBL, please contact the RBL national helpline - 0808 802 8080. The RBL also has a Pop In Centre in 60 Union Street, Bristol, where people can call in

for advice and information on the charity’s support and community services.

"For further information or to volunteer please contact the Stoke Gifford Branch of the Royal British Legion at rblstokegifford@gmail.com or call 07874 895993.

"Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/StokeGiffordRBL "If you would like to volunteer during the Poppy Appeal, then please specify where. We’re collecting in Sainsbury’s, Asda, the Mall at Cribbs Causeway, and the Willow Brook Centre Bradley Stoke and other supermarkets.

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"This will be a short service, and the act of Remembrance takes place with the laying of wreaths and the two minutes’ silence.

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Famous Shrouds exhibition heads to airfield An evocative part of the Shrouds of the Somme exhibition is visiting the historic Filton Airfield in South Gloucestershire.

‘The Trench’ is part of the Shrouds of the Somme artwork exhibition commemorating 100 years since the end of WW1.

The exhibition has been touring the UK and is being brought to Aerospace Bristol by South Gloucestershire Council for two weeks before the Shrouds of the Somme travel to London to be laid out at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in November for the Armistice Centenary.

Shrouds artist Rob Heard has built a 2m high freestanding wooden trench in which the tens of thousands of Shrouds are stacked. Visitors walking through, experience the immersive nature of this installation; it generates incredibly powerful emotions,

giving a graphic sense of both being in a trench and what the large numbers of those killed really mean. Names and details of all 72,396 Commonwealth servicemen killed at the Somme who have no known grave are displayed on the outer walls of

The Trench in alphabetical order, sourced from Commonwealth War Graves records.

Cllr Rachael Hunt, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council said: “We are proud to welcome this exhibition to South Gloucestershire which

gives local people a most moving and powerful experience and a chance to remember all those who have given their lives in the name of their country.”

“Many local people will have seen the Shrouds laid out on College Green in Bristol but seeing them like this, thousands upon thousands stacked on top of each other in The Trench, really brings home the scale of the devastation experienced during the Battle of the Somme.”

For more information about the Shrouds of the Somme art exhibition please visit www. southglos.gov.uk/shrouds or www.shroudsofthesomme.com.

The free exhibition will be open to the public every day until October 14 from 10am to 5pm, during which cadets and volunteers from SSAFA will continue reading the Roll of Honour.

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Rozmaryn – meaning ‘rosemary’ in Polish – is the third shop, all of which named after herbs, to be opened in Bristol by couple Sebastian Skurzynski and Edyta Borowiec.

The shop lifted the shutters at the end of August in the Shield Retail Centre and has already welcomed many people from the local community. Sebastian spent many months fitting and breathing new life into the empty retail unit, which had been lying vacant for quite some time.

Rozmaryn prides itself of its very own café, La Quercia, and a wide range of Polish products – not to mention its prime location and car park.

Customers can enjoy a range of hot drinks from the café, which is at the entrance of the shop, plus a delectable selection of traditional baked treats from the cake counter.

There is also a mouth-watering meat counter as well as fresh bread that is delivered every day (apart from Sundays).

In addition, to accommodate all customers, Rozmaryn stocks lactose free and gluten free products.

Aisles are spacious – providing enough room for customers with prams or wheelchairs.

Staff are also English speaking and all products either have English packaging or labels.

Sara Kunicka, who works at Rozmaryn, says that there is lots of focus on customer service. She added: “If customers are looking for certain products or ideas of what

meals to cook, we are always happy to advise them and point them in the right direction.”

Rozmaryn is open Monday - Saturday, 9am - 8pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm. You can find Rozmaryn on Facebook, by searching 'Rozmaryn Polish Delicatessen'.

You can find Rozmaryn at Unit B, The Shield Retail Centre, Filton, BS34 7BR (to the left of Home Bargains).

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Women encouraged to give running a go

A local women’s running club has started its latest couch to 5k course for beginners in North Bristol.

Sole Sisters was created in 2000 and became affiliated to England Athletics in the same year. They decided to start offering couch to 5k courses three times a year in January, June and September, which have proven to be hugely successful.

On average 70 ladies turn up for each Monday night session at Lincombe Barn, Greenfield Centre, Baileys Court and Filton Community Centre, and when the beginners’ courses are running this then increases to 100 ladies. The group also hosts the Bradley Stoke 10k which occurs in June each year, and next year it will be the event’s 13th year.

Penny Greenwood is chair of Sole Sisters, and she first joined the group when it launched 18 years ago. Since then she has

completed 43 half marathons, six marathons (including the upcoming Chicago marathon on October 7) as well as many 10k’s.

Commenting on the couch to 5k sessions that they run, Penny said: “They are led by two of our dedicated coaches Roni and Kim, and the group is set homework each week with the

aim of running a Park Run at the end of the course. Once they have successfully completed the course they can join any of our other groups.

“Our club night is a Monday in various venues in North Bristol, and we offer three-mile, four-mile, five-mile and six-mile groups. Each group has a lead/

back coach and we re-group along the way. We will never ever leave anyone behind. Our ethos has always been to welcome ladies of all capabilities, shapes and sizes – we run at the speed of chat!

“I am immensely proud and passionate of our amazing club, we have a core group of coaches who lead our groups and all are certificated in ‘leadership in running’.

“We get so much satisfaction from seeing ladies progress to achieve their goals and many of our members have completed 10k’s, half marathons, full marathons and even ultra marathons.”

The group is looking for ladies to join them who you are either completely new to running or want to build their confidence and get up to 5k. To find out more about Sole Sisters and to get involved, visit their website: http://www.solesistersrc.co.uk/

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Another milestone in Filton Bank rail project Network Rail completed work to strengthen St Mark’s road bridge in Bristol last month, as part of the project to double the number of railway lines between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood stations. The tracks are being doubled to enable an increase in trains from 2019 to help meet growing demand.

The strengthening of St Mark’s road bridge was the final piece of bridge work to be completed for the Filton Bank 4 tracking project, which has seen a huge amount of enabling work take place throughout 2018.

Earlier this summer the new viaduct at Stapleton Road was installed, providing a complete path for the two new railway lines for the first time.

The project has also seen extensive earthworks carried out as well as platform extensions at Bristol Parkway and the construction of a new platform

at Filton Abbey Wood. The upgrading of signalling and laying of new track between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood continues throughout the autumn and winter of 2018.

Alongside this work, Network Rail’s largest ever signalling upgrade was completed in April of this year, with more than 500 members of Team Orange

working around the clock to replace 1970s signalling with state of the art digital equipment.

Together, both projects will transform rail travel into Bristol as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan and enable GWR to continue introducing new electric trains as part of their biggest fleet upgrade in a generation.

Network Rail’s major programmes director David

Buisson said: “Doubling the railway lines between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood is a key part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, increasing capacity from 2019 to help meet growing demand.

The four tracks will also increase the resilience of the railway and assist to reduce the impact of any maintenance work in the area, as well as separating local stopping services from long distance, high-speed trains, improving reliability.”

As part of the Filton Bank 4 tracking project, the railway line between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood stations – including the Severn Beach line – will be closed for engineering work from Saturday 27 October to Sunday 18 November.

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Thousands enjoy Summer Reading Challenge More than 5,000 children from across South Gloucestershire have participated in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

The annual event is delivered

by South Gloucestershire Council Libraries service with the theme for this year being ‘Mischief Makers’, inspired by the much-loved children’s title ‘Beano’ which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.

To celebrate the successful completion of the 2018 challenge, local children gathered at Patchway Library on September 12 to receive medals and certificates for achieving the target of reading six books through the summer months.

Celebrating the success of all the children taking part, Cllr Rachael Hunt, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, presented the medals and certificates to the children.

Cllr Hunt said: “The Summer Reading Challenge in libraries

is a great idea.

Children’s reading can ‘dip’ during the long summer holidays but taking part in the Challenge keeps children reading and developing their skills and confidence, so that they return to school ready to learn. I’ve really enjoyed meeting some of the children and families who have taken part; it is clear how much they have gained and how much fun they have had. My congratulations go to all the children who have taken part this year.”

Young readers helped Beano characters including Dennis and Gnasher, to solve puzzles, follow clues and discover treasure, having lots of fun and adventures

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Josh, nine, collected his medal at the ceremony, he said: “I think the Reading Challenge is great fun and helps me to read more, even on holiday.”

Isla, eight, added: “It’s good because I have so much fun.”

Catherine Curley is a parent of one of the children of who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge, she said: “My children have loved taking part in the Reading Challenge – it has

encouraged my daughter to read more at school, all the staff at the library are always happy and friendly”.

Summer Reading Challenge volunteers have been on hand throughout the summer to help children taking part by listening to them talk about their books and helping with activities. To recognise their contribution, volunteers were also awarded with certificates at the event.

A range of programmes, events and activities were held for families over the summer as part of the Summer Reading Challenge, including science workshops, craft activities and Fun with Phonics workshops with Explore Learning.

Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/ childrenslibrary to find out more about forthcoming activities.

Or like South Gloucestershire Libraries on www.facebook.com/ sgloslibraries and follow us on @ southgloslibs.

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We’re creating the digital innovators of the future Students at a local secondary are being trained as the digital designers of the future.

Orchard School in Horfield has begun the new academic year by offering Digital Media classes for Years 7-10 – with the emphasis on creativity, design and visual literacy.

New subject leader in Art, Digital and Technology Tracey Bowes has created a fully equipped digital studio – not a classroom – where students can develop their ideas using industry standard software.

She said making this move is vital to help students’ employability in a changing world and added that she will be emphasising the hands-on skills needed to succeed in design innovation.

“These courses are not just using computers – they are highly visual, creative and will

utilise the most cutting edge technologies and software,” she said.

“Students will use Adobe Creative Cloud which is used in many of the leading design studios around the world.

"These applications include

Photoshop and Illustrator which allow imaginations to flourish while at the same time training students in the platforms used by the professionals.”

The Orchard digital media studio is equipped with 24 full size Macs, giving students a

feel for the preferred working methods of many designers.

In Years 7 and 8, students will get a taste of digital media and learn how to use Google Classrooms, Slides and Docs.

In Years 9 and 10 the students will work towards a GCSE or equivalent qualification, creating digital portfolios.

Tracey, a former graphic designer who has worked in schools across Bristol and North Somerset, added: “In these courses, we will also be stressing how vital is it to become independent learners”.

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Foodbank tackles hunger as well as Universal Credit In North Bristol the challenge of supporting and meeting needs of food poverty continues to increase. The reality of holiday hunger over the summer was seen in all our foodbank outlets as well as the arrival of Universal Credit.

More than 300 children were provided food by North Bristol Foodbank during July and August. This was a 30% increase from the previous two months (May/June). This summer holiday time also saw a 6% increase from the same period in 2017.

North Bristol Foodbank are looking strategically with other organisations around the city, under ‘Feeding Bristol’, to how we respond during holiday periods when families do not receive free school meals.

In June, Universal Credit was rolled out to some areas of Lockleaze and we have already seen people struggling with the new system. Matt Dobson, Foodbank manager, said: “One of our foodbank clients we met yesterday came in to the foodbank very distressed. He was struggling to apply for Universal Credit through the new online platform.

“He said this was affecting his mental health as he regularly battles with anxiety and depression.

For him having to travel to the city centre to receive help with Universal Credit application was too much for him both mentally, let alone the financial cost of bus travel which he could not afford.”

Universal Credit is the biggest change to the welfare system in a generation and the Trussell

Trust network of foodbanks have been working hard to monitor it. Research has found that the system is leaving people behind – disabled people, families, and other vulnerable groups – and can push people into debt.

Stewart North, chair of trustees of North Bristol Foodbank, said: "When we started the foodbank 6 years ago, we never anticipated the need to continue to increase and hearing people’s stories of struggle is heartbreaking for our volunteers. We are in

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need of financial support towards new warehouse facilities and other logistical challenges that we face in meeting the demand.

"However, we are committed, alongside other organisations and churches, to look to the future and to be building Bristol as a city of hope.’

As there is an increase in foodbank usage, and recent Trussell Trust reports show it is likely to increase further, a new Foodbank outlet has been opened at St Chad’s Church, Patchway on a Thursday, 10am-12pm.

Last year, North Bristol Foodbank provided 395 people in Patchway with emergency food parcels, the fourth largest ward served behind Southmead, Lockleaze and Horfield respectively.

The opening of this new outlet will allow better care for people in crisis.

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Some victims however are from Filton, and having bikes stolen/dumped in our area which also includes Kipling Road and Shellards Road is not acceptable.

We have met with Filton Council and have Covert CCTV in the area, along with warning posters.

Police are generally increasing patrol at night in the parks and members of the public are being urged to call 999 if they see or hear motorbikes racing around after dark.

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Stoke Gifford Retirement Village An ExtraCare Charitable Trust Village

A village built around superb social and leisure facilities From 1st October, join us on one of our exclusive village tours and be one of the first to experience the superb social and leisure facilities the village has to offer. Spaces are limited, please call to book your place.

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Doubling tracks to improve your train service in the Bristol area 27 October – 18 November As part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, we are installing two new railway lines between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood; to increase capacity on our network.

We will be working 24/7 from 27 October to the early hours of 19 November and this work can be noisy.

To find out more please visit nr.co.uk/bristol-upgrades or call our National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41

Travelling by train?

Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway, as well as on the Severn Beach line.

This also applies to the weekend of 13-14 October when Bristol Parkway will also be affected.

Other services in the area are being diverted and journeys may take longer.

Follow up work is planned for late November and early December. Please check before you travel at: nationalrail.co.uk, gwr.com/bristol2018 or crosscountrytrains.co.uk/bristol2018 Thank you for bearing with us while we upgrade your railway.

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n MEET THE HEAD TEACHER - SHIELD ROAD PRIMARY

I'm so proud of way our school has flourished I have been the Head teacher of Shield Road Primary School for 9 years and I am very proud of how the school has grown, developed and flourished!

There have been many changes over the years, including many new staff, and Shield Road has grown in popularity and reputation.

Over the years, our academic outcomes have been strong and consistent and many children make great strides during their time at the school.

More importantly, we are a successful, inclusive school; we work closely with parents and the community and provide for the needs of all our children.

We are just as committed to developing children’s confidence and emotional wellbeing and developing their social skills as we are with their maths and English.

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A new employment opportunity... care to join us!

We are looking for HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS to join us at our NEW Retirement Village in Stoke Gifford, due to open in Autumn 2018!

Contracted hours per week available: 16, 18, 20, 24, 27 & 30 (Days & Nights available): Benefits: ÂŁ9.00 - ÂŁ9.71 per hour (QCF/NVQ Level 2 qualification desirable), Pension Scheme, 5.6 weeks Annual Leave, Attendance Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Training & Development, Gym Membership, Life Assurance.

The Health Care Assistant role: Delivering care and support to residents in the Stoke Gifford Retirement Village in a manner that provides them with opportunities to use their abilities and enhance their quality of life that maintains their independence and privacy. A domiciliary care background and QCF Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable.

Duties to include: l Promoting the physical, emotional and wellbeing of our residents in all aspects of personal care. l Following daily and weekly cleaning schedules as agreed with the resident in receipt of care or private customers. l Administrating medication. l Completing and working to care plans and completing daily paperwork. l Being involved in providing a personalised housing related support service to older people with an assessed need, helping them to remain as independent as possible. l Escorting residents to and from appointments in the Village centre. l Completing all statutory and mandatory training required to carry out this post, as defined by ExtraCare.

Apply with your up to date CV to recruitment@extracare.org.uk or pop in and pick up an application form from our Marketing Suite, Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, Off Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1EJ. Website: www.extracare.org.uk Telephone: Stoke Gifford Retirement Village, 0117 440 3570

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An update from Jack Lopresti, MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke

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A busy summer during parliamentary recess The last month has been a busy period in the constituency as the parliamentary recess came to an end.

I visited a brilliant local attraction, Aerospace Bristol, to see the fantastic work they are doing to preserve the regions fantastic aviation heritage and inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.

I also visited the Compass Project in Staple Hill, which provides a community for people in recovery from substance abuse.

It was great to hear about many success stories where people have turned their lives around.

I also met with Kevin Hamblin, the Executive Principal at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, to discuss their future plans. I was very impressed and fully support their plans to bring addition skills to students in our area.

It was a pleasure to join the new Defence Minister for Procurement, Stuart Andrew MP, for the opening on the ‘Lift Works’ facility at Rolls-Royce within the constituency. The facility will manufacture part of the new F35 Lightning Vertical LiftSystem, securing jobs for years to come.

In parliament, I took the op-

portunity to ask a question of the Prime Minister at PMQs. I invited her to the opening of Airbus’s new Wing Integration Centre in Filton and asked if she would join me in thanking and paying tribute to Airbus for its strong and enduring commitment to the UK. Mrs. May congratulated Airbus on the commitment it has made to the UK and the high quality of jobs it provides here.

She also said that she would consider the invitation.

My first Senior Citizens Advice and Information Fair will be taking place on November 1.

It will be full of information from a mixture of organisations to showcase what they can offer older people. This will include charities and providers of health and social care needs that unfortunately affect many constituents, as well as groups that provide new opportunities

to constituents to try something new in later life.

I also welcome the families of older constituents to come along on their behalf, and hope that having many different groups together all in one place will be useful. There is a page on my website that will be regularly updated with all the latest information on the event. Alternatively, please do not hesitate to get in touch with my office for further information.

If you would like to discuss anything with me, be it as a resident, organisation or business, please contact my constituency office in Bradley Stoke on 01454 617783 or email me on jack. lopresti.mp@parliament.uk to arrange a suitable surgery time, or to arrange a visit to your premises.

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FREE day trips for the over fifties If you are over fifty and want to discover exciting new attractions as well as meet new people, then SGS College has the course for you.

Locations and dates available: • Cake International – 3rd/4th November – Maths course • Artes Mundi/Cardiff Museum – 1st/2nd December – English course

Held over a weekend, the Discover course will allow you to explore different locations and gain a For further information and to book your place qualification in English or maths at the same time. please visit www.sgscol.ac.uk/discover The real fun begins on a Sunday, when you and or contact Sarah Kopera on 0117 909 2327 your peers will be driven by coach to one of the exciting venues around the region. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a culinary connoisseur or a green-fingered gardener, you will find an experience that is right for you.

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n FILTON PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND DECISIONS, SEPTEMBER Applications 65 Gloucester Road North Works to 1 no. Atlas cedar to reduce the crown to previous reduction points (up to 1.5 metres). Tree covered by Preservation Order SGTPO 02/11 dated 15th June 2011.

25 Broncksea Road Erection of a two storey side/ rear extension to facilitate the conversion of 1no dwelling in to 5no flats. (re-submission of PT18/0113/F).

45 Braemar Avenue Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.

The Old Airfield, Gloucester Road North Change of Use of site and buildings from car park (sui generis) to Aggregate Recycling Facility and Operations Centre with new weighbridge (sui

generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) and erection of a portacabin office. (Retrospective) Building 20a1 Brandon House Southmead Road Installation of flue on eastern elevation of Brandon House and Installation of temporary storage container for a period of five years.

85 Gloucester Road North Demoltion of existing garage.

Erection of 1 dwelling with associated works.

Decisions 668 Filton Avenue The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, for which the maximum height

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would be 3.6m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m.

No Objection 168 Station Road Erection of two storey side extension to form 1 no. dwelling and associated works.

Withdrawn 873 Filton Avenue Erection of a two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of front porch.

Approve with Conditions 35 Cleve Road Erection of front porch.

Approve with Conditions 37 Cleve Road Erection of front porch.

Approve with Conditions Airbus Gloucester Road North Erection of gateway feature to AWIC building incorporating wing display.

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Former Filton Airfield Temporary mixed use ( general storage ; cars containers, building materials, temporary events, cabins/depot uses) on the western end of the former Filton Airfield on 14.45 hectares of land, with access from New Road, Filton, for a period of up to 10 years.

Approve with Conditions East Works Site, Gloucester Road North Variation of condition 5 attached to planning permission PT17/5682/RVC to substitute approved drawings with revised drawings.

Approve with Conditions Land Adjacent To Conygre House, Conygre Road Erection of 1 two storey building to form 8 no. flats with parking, landscaping and associated works.( Re submission of PT17/3482/F) Approve with Conditions

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Our Fairlawn Road, Bristol, 5JL. programme canMontpelier, be seen on the BS6 church Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / website at www.stpeterschurchfilton. rachaelwilliams@talktalk.net . com. New members very welcome, just come along ring as Jane on Classes run onon 5-7the weeknight basis -or charged a block 0117 9699987 orper Janet 9696958. booking (£8 class on -1st0117 Class Free) Bristol & Avon Family History Society. We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, except JUNE which is the 3rd Monday. We do not meet in JULY or AUGUST. VENUE BAWA Southmead Road FILTON at 7.30pm. There is a varied programme of family history related topics and speakers, for beginners and more experienced researchers. Help, books and more always available at each meeting. Further information from secretary@bafhs.org.uk Ukulele Filton continues to meet at 7.00 - 8.30 pm every Monday at Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, (Bank Holidays excepted,) and we would be delighted to welcome new members. No previous experience necessary; we always have spare ukuleles and songbooks to get you started. Contact Sue on 0117 979 0381; e mail: itchyfeet49@hotmail.co.uk St. Andrew's Methodist Church Lunch Club: Hot lunches served - 12.00 for 12.15 p.m. Special dietary needs catered for. £3 for 2 courses with tea/coffee. If interested - please ring 0117 987 2143; you do not need to be a member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church to join.

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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.

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

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

St. Andrew's Methodist Church Lunch Club: Hot lunches served - 12.00 for 12.15 p.m. Special dietary needs catered for. £3 for 2 courses with tea/coffee. If interested - please ring 0117 987 2143; you do not need to be a member of St. Andrew's Methodist Church to join.

Filtones Choir. Don’t like going out in the evening? At a loose end on a Wednesday afternoon? Ever thought of joining a choir? Why not come along on and exercise your lungs and challenge your grey cells with our friendly group of people who are The Filtones. We are actively seeking to recruit altos, tenors (gents or ladies) and basses to join our happy band. We sing four part harmony but ability to read music, although useful, is not essential as we supply CDs and MP3 files as teaching aids. We give afternoon concerts to elderly people’s clubs and societies around Bristol and two evening concerts in June and December from which we donate much of our profit to charities. We are a very caring and sociable group of people who sing together with the aim of giving as good a performance as we can, but mainly to enjoy ourselves. For more information please ring Jilly on 0117 9232281 or Shirley on 0117 9654348 or e

mail dorothy.bryant@btinternet.com. or look at our web site on www.thefiltones. weebly.com. Alternatively, just call in at Eden Grove Methodist Church Horfield BS7 0PQ between 1.30 and 3.45 pm on a Wednesday afternoon (not during August) for a listen and a chat.

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

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.

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

Top Flight Ballroom Dance Club EVERY WEDNESDAY BAWA, Southmead Rd, Filton Ballroom, Latin, Sequence £5 per person. New members welcome For more information, call 0117 919 2756 On the third Wednesday of each month the Avon branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS UK) meet at the Avon Suite BAWA Club. 7.45late. Over 18 please unless accompanied by an adult. All types of plastic modelling and one of the largest groups in the UK. For further information check out website www.ipmsavon.org.uk Filton Historical Group. meet at Pavilion, Elm Park, Filton. 7.30pm last Wed.of months. Sept. to April (not December) Interesting speakers. For further details: 0117 9695198.

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

We warmly welcome new members.

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

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

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

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

Or just come along any Thursday to meet us.

Silver surfers: FACE, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, 10am-noon Drop-in for ‘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.avon-andbristol-woodturners.org.uk/fortnightly, St Peter’s MU (Mothers Union) 2nd Thursday of each month (except August), 2pm in the church hall. All ladies and Gentlemen invited. For more information look on St Peter’s Church web site or call 0117 9491833 or just turn up.

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n REGULAR EVENTS Diddi dance, Preschool dance class for girls and boys ages 18 months to school!

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

Fridays Toddler 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.

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

Over 30s

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

Gents ... collared shirt required – no trainers.

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St Andrew's Methodist Wesley Guild meets in the Church lounge every other Friday evening at 7.30 p.m commencing September 14th. We are a small, friendly group with a wide variety of speakers and members evenings and would welcome your company. There is no membership fee, just a small subscription on the evening which includes light refreshments.

Ring 0117 9698523 for further details.

Concord Band is a Wind Band. We meet every Friday from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at St Andrews Methodist Church Hall, Elm Park Road, Filton BS34 7PS. Our Conductor Keith Williams is a well know Teacher and Performer in Bristol, we play ST ANDREW’S METHODIST CHURCH, ELM PARK, FILTON

a wide range of music, so if you would like to get back to playing again, look no further. Contact Jayne 07880724948 or email: jaynerentonharper@gmail.com or come along with you instrument and have a play. Visitors to rehearsals are always welcome.

Saturdays Councillors’ Surgery, Filton Library.

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

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

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

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

There are vacancies in all age groups.

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

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

Fridays:

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

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

Filton Community Centre 983 6500 www.facebook.com/ FiltonCommunityCentre Mondays Krav Maga martial arts 8:00 - 9:30pm Tuesdays Keep Fit 2:00 - 4:00 Tel: 0117 9693326 Flower Arranging 2:00-4:00 Dog Training 7:00 - 9:15 01454 616630 Cacti Club 7:30 - 9:30 (3rd Tues) Tel: 0117 9503604 Kumon Maths and English Classes 3.30pm - 5.30pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Pilates 7:15 - 8:15pm with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Yoga with Rashmi 7 - 8pm 07789 747834 Wednesdays Pilates 9.30-10.30am with Nicola Fry 07500 962 821 truebalancepilatesbristol@gmail.com truebalancepilates.co.uk Jumpfit 5.40 - 6.40pm www.jumpfituk.com Tai Kwan Do 6:30 - 7:30 Tel: 07971 684912 Krav Maga 8:00 - 9:30pm Thursdays Lift Employ ability 9:30 – 12:00 Short Mat Bowls 2:00 - 4:00pm Flower Arranging 7:30 - 9:30pm Kumon Maths and English classes 4pm - 6pm Tel: 01454 281 037 Karate 6:00 - 9:00pm Fridays Karate 6:00 - 8:00pm Saturdays Little Kickers Junior Football 08:45 - 11:45

Ballroom Dancing (3rd & 5th Sat) 7:4510:45pm Sundays Karate 10:30 - 12:00

SHE7, Braemar Crescent, Filton Tuesday Bingo 7.30pm – 9.15pm Wednesday Over 50's 2 course lunch £3.50 12.15pm, lunch served at 12.30pm.

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

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

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

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

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

DigiLocal Clubs for 8-14 year olds

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

Oven

Contact Stuart or Sue

Freephone 0800 0234 995 Mobile 07770944727 anytime inc. weekends

WASTE CLEARANCE

Avon Waste Clearance

Carpe

DON’T GET A SKIP - CALL US!

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

PLUS Garages/ sheds dismantled, tree service FULLY LICENCED

Upholstery & mpplumbingservices.com

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

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

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

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Open 7.30am - 6.30pm, 51 weeks of the year

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Home-cooked food

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Secure environment with extensive CCTV and biometric fingerprint entry system

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Outdoor learning environment

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Friendly and highly experienced staff.

To find out more or to book a visit, call 0117 969 1662 or email info@bananamoon-bristol.co.uk

CCTV

Fingerprint biometric access

operates throughout our nurseries

Fully equipped outdoor play area

Home-cooked food

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