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filtonvoice July 2012 Issue 10

Popular Vi celebrates 100th birthday with a special party P9

www.filtonvoice.co.uk

BUSINESS DIRECTORY P2 | LETTERS P14-15 | FASHION P36 | WHAT’S ON P44-45

WINTER SALE

89 concrete cancer homes in Filton to be rebuilt or refurbished

Nearly 90 homes in Filton at risk five to six years. Residents in 57 of so-called concrete cancer are homes in Filton will see their to be rebuilt or refurbished, it has property totally rebuilt, meaning been revealed. they will receive compensation 35% manhattan oak dininghome loss off rrp The homes, in Conygre ward, including a £4,700 solid oak payment. tables solid oak chairs are among 1,500 in the Merlin Housing Society portfolio which A further 32 homes will be from from will have work done in the next again, residents £239 remodelled and £69 will receive a (smaller) payment for inconvenience.

A Merlin spokesperson said: “We have spoken to residents and they understand that if their house requires redevelopment, they will effectively be getting a new home.”

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‘No probe’ after councillor resigns from local party Filton’s Labour branch will not conduct an investigation after the town council’s chair of finance resigned from the group, citing the ‘moral’ issue of party members “talking behind residents’ backs” among the reasons.

Bill Moore also told a finance committee meeting he felt bullied and subsequently not defended by some members of the party.

Mr Moore, above, who has been widely praised for his work to cut costs at the council, will remain as chair of finance and

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also as a Labour councillor but he will no longer attend Filton Labour branch meetings.

Last month, he called for a vote of confidence in himself at a finance meeting, which was carried unanimously.

At a meeting of the town council, branch chairman Councillor Brian Mead and district councillor Ian Scott refused to be drawn on the issue.

Branch secretary and district councillor Roger Hutchinson said he had “asked Mr Moore a question and in no way could what happened between him and me be described as bullying.

“I asked him a legitimate question and he gave an answer.

“As to the issue of talking about people in private the position is as I have stated, we discuss politics and take account of comments made by people on anything that arises as do all manner of organisations in our democracy. No investigation will be instigated by the branch as nothing as described and repeated by people in the press, who weren’t there so wouldn’t know, took place.”

Local party member Brian Smith told a meeting of the council that he was unhappy with the way Mr Moore had been treated and he also resigned, saying he had been subject to verbal unpleasantness himself.

NOT be buying Conygre House, filtonvoice has been told.

Former Filton councillor John Tucker told a meeting of the town council that Merlin had been in discussions with South Glos Council to buy the historic house.

But Merlin have insisted that they have no plans to buy it now or in the future. The building was previously used by Merlin.

Mr Tucker told the meeting “everyone in Conygre” knew about the ‘sale’, including councillors, and that a figure of £350,000 was being mentioned.

But town council chairman Adam Monk said this was not the case and a Merlin spokesperson said: “Merlin Housing Society has no plans to purchase Conygre House. We have not been in discussion with the Council about this in the past, and are not in discussion with the Council about it at present.”

The town council gave the Friends of Conygre House £1,500 to launch a feasibility study into possible future uses of the house but has yet to see any developments.

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Park .. and rain stays away!

It’s one of the highlights of the Filton calendar - and the crowds turned out in force for this year’s Festival, dubbed the Party in the Park.

Bands played all afternoon for the good-sized crowds and thankfully the rain stayed away.

Town councillor Brian Mead was master of ceremonies, introducing a series of acts, including some talented dancers and cheerleaders.

At the bottom end of the field, dog owners turned out for a special judged show and several community groups had stalls, including the popular Filton WI with their delicious cakes and goodies.

The usual fairground was also an attraction for families, and the Ratepayers Arms hosted a hog roast.

Town council chairman Adam Monk said: “It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves and we certainly got lucky with the weather considering how wet it has been lately.”

There were complaints on some internet forums about lack of signs for toilets and also about people flying remote control planes close to the crowds, but none of this detracted from an excellent day.

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MUGA takes step closer Upbeat for fete - despite rain A modern sports court for Filton has taken a step closer after the town council chose its preferred company.

The council wants to build a MUGA - Multi-Use Games Area to replace the tennis courts which could cater for basketball, tennis football and other sports.

In May, representatives of GB Sports & Leisure and SMP Playgrounds outlined their proposals and the council has now chosen SMP. The project will hinge on funding and SMP is able to provide access to a funding assistant who, it is claimed, has had 100% success with other projects.

Cllr Rikki Teml, who has been driving the project, said: “I am really pleased that the project has progressed to the next stage where further consultation can take place.

“I encourage the local public to get involved during the next stages.”

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Crowds enjoyed the annual Charborough Road summer fete - despite the poor weather.

Many of the attractions were indoor but bands and dancers still managed to put on a good show for families and friends of the children.

The money from the summer fete is paid straight to the school for them to use for extra things throughout the year.

In the last year, for example, money has been spent on a science show and resources for science week, arts and crafts extras, Christmas puppet show, resources for Sports Week and other projects.

Concrete cancer From Page 1

The streets in Filton affected are: Conygre Grove, Conygre Road, Station Road, Filton Avenue, Lower House Crescent, Rodney Crescent and Canberra Grove.

Not all houses in these streets will be affected although some properties which were originally council-owned but are now owned privately may be affected by concrete cancer.

A Merlin spokesperson said: “We own more than 1,400 nontraditional, or pre-cast reinforced concrete (PRC) homes in South Gloucestershire. These homes were traditionally built after the Second World War as a quick way to meet the demand for housing. Unfortunately many of them suffer from problems such as damp and draughts and unless we carry out work, they will develop structural problems in the years to come.

“We want to provide quality homes for our residents to live in. We have set up a PRC project team, made up of residents of these properties and Merlin staff to manage our work to

improve these properties. The team is working on a review to decide which homes should go into a repair and improvement programme, and which homes may be on sites with the potential for redevelopment to provide additional homes to help meet the demand for housing in South Gloucestershire.

“We’ve hand delivered letters to all residents whose property is being considered for redevelopment.

“They’ve received leaflets about how we will support them if they need to move, and general information about the project.

Residents were also invited to six roadshows that we held where residents could find out more about refurbishment and redevelopment and have a chat with a member of staff.”

Residents moved out for work on their homes will be allocated temporary housing in the area where possible.

PRC homes were built after the war but only ever intended to have a lifespan of 10 years.

Around one in five Merlin homes is PRC.

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MUGA takes step closer Upbeat for fete - despite rain A modern sports court for Filton has taken a step closer after the town council chose its preferred company.

The council wants to build a MUGA - Multi-Use Games Area to replace the tennis courts which could cater for basketball, tennis football and other sports.

In May, representatives of GB Sports & Leisure and SMP Playgrounds outlined their proposals and the council has now chosen SMP. The project will hinge on funding and SMP is able to provide access to a funding assistant who, it is claimed, has had 100% success with other projects.

Cllr Rikki Teml, who has been driving the project, said: “I am really pleased that the project has progressed to the next stage where further consultation can take place.

“I encourage the local public to get involved during the next stages.”

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We strongly believe in good practice and Kennel Clubs code of conduct. We are passionate about the puppies we raise and will only allow them to be rehomed with suitable candidates.

All puppies will be sold with Vet Checks, 5 Generation Pedigrees, Wormed, Kennel Club Puppy Packs, A bag of food, 4 weeks free insurance, a Training Your Beagle Book, Fact / Advice Sheet, Vaccinations as required and Breeder Support.

Both parents can be seen, they have 5 generation champion bloodline pedigree, and have both been Kennel Club DNA Profiled.

Pups can be viewed and deposits left from 10th August and re-homed from 25th August.

Call 07733 235962 for more details

Crowds enjoyed the annual Charborough Road summer fete - despite the poor weather.

Many of the attractions were indoor but bands and dancers still managed to put on a good show for families and friends of the children.

The money from the summer fete is paid straight to the school for them to use for extra things throughout the year.

In the last year, for example, money has been spent on a science show and resources for science week, arts and crafts extras, Christmas puppet show, resources for Sports Week and other projects.

Concrete cancer From Page 1

The streets in Filton affected are: Conygre Grove, Conygre Road, Station Road, Filton Avenue, Lower House Crescent, Rodney Crescent and Canberra Grove.

Not all houses in these streets will be affected although some properties which were originally council-owned but are now owned privately may be affected by concrete cancer.

A Merlin spokesperson said: “We own more than 1,400 nontraditional, or pre-cast reinforced concrete (PRC) homes in South Gloucestershire. These homes were traditionally built after the Second World War as a quick way to meet the demand for housing. Unfortunately many of them suffer from problems such as damp and draughts and unless we carry out work, they will develop structural problems in the years to come.

“We want to provide quality homes for our residents to live in. We have set up a PRC project team, made up of residents of these properties and Merlin staff to manage our work to

improve these properties. The team is working on a review to decide which homes should go into a repair and improvement programme, and which homes may be on sites with the potential for redevelopment to provide additional homes to help meet the demand for housing in South Gloucestershire.

“We’ve hand delivered letters to all residents whose property is being considered for redevelopment.

“They’ve received leaflets about how we will support them if they need to move, and general information about the project.

Residents were also invited to six roadshows that we held where residents could find out more about refurbishment and redevelopment and have a chat with a member of staff.”

Residents moved out for work on their homes will be allocated temporary housing in the area where possible.

PRC homes were built after the war but only ever intended to have a lifespan of 10 years.

Around one in five Merlin homes is PRC.

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Friends help Vi celebrate 100th

Vi Green was the toast of Filton earlier this month as she celebrated her 100th birthday with a special party at the Elm Park pavilion.

Members of the Filton Chest and Heart charity, for which Vi has been on the committee for more than 25 years, put on a spread and vocal group Spectrum delighted the large gathering with a selection of favourite songs.

Vi, who was born in 1912 in Eastville, was also joined by former Chest and Heart president John Harvey and current president Nick Maskell, both lung experts at Southmead Hospital who expressed their admiration for Vi and also the work of the charity.

Other guests included Rob and Catherine from Avon Cars taxi firm who have transported Vi around for several years now.

Vi received a special cake from Pat Smith, below, having earlier received her message from the Queen, above right.

Later this month, her late husband Bernard’s former

regiment, the Coldstream Guards, will hold a party for Vi. Chest and Heart chairman Brian Smith said: “Vi is absolutely marvellous and we were thrilled to give this party.”

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Farewell to our Filton Year 6s

Charborough Road Primary with class teacher Mr Walters

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For Year 6 children in our primary schools, life is about to change in a very big way as they head off to secondary school in September. We thought it would be nice to capture these fine young people in their class groups before they take the next big step in their lives in education.

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Newleaze House in Filton looks set to close as sheltered housing after the board of Merlin Housing Society accepted the society’s recommendations about the future of ten supported housing schemes in South Glos.

The decision comes after many rounds of meetings and informal and formal consultation with residents, local councillors and MPs. There has been concern in Filton that residents would be faced with moving out of the area if there were no alternatives in the local area.

Merlin has also confirmed that Buckingham House in Filton will be “remodelled for improved older people’s housing”.

Earlier this month a small group of councillors and residents lobbied the Merlin board meeting at their Chipping Sodbury offices ahead of their decision.

Merlin say 75% of Newleaze residents who answered the consultation process SUPPORT the change of use

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Newleaze House set for closure after Merlin board accepts ‘change of use’ plan

recommendation. Out of all 40 residents, around 37% told the society they supported the change of use, 13% wanted a different option and 50% didn’t submit a response.

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that although no decision has been made, the prospect of student accommodation on the site – which had been given as a possible alternative in letters to residents – is “not definitely” what the change of use may be.

Sally Wilcox, Head of Supported Housing for Merlin said: “We wanted to engage residents and show that we were listening to them throughout this process.

“More than 80% of our residents (across South Glos) gave us their opinion on the options for the future of their schemes and two thirds agreed with what we were proposing.

“We’ve written to residents this week to tell them the outcome and invite them to a meeting to explain the next steps and give them a very rough timescale for when those steps will happen.

“We know the prospect of change is very worrying for our residents. We’re committed to working with them on a 1-2-1 basis to ensure that they are supported through this process.

“It will take us time to plan in and schedule all the works and as an organisation, we don’t

envisage starting any of the remodelling or redevelopment until at least 2014.”

According to Merlin, of the 40 tenants at Newleaze House – a linked series of separate units with many internal steps and four staircases – almost half gave formal feedback on the options.

In a statement, the company said that three quarters of those responding agreed with the recommended option – change of use. And the majority of residents who made a comment as part of the feedback were positive about the changes.

One resident wrote: “The building wasn’t fit for purpose the day it was commissioned in the 1960s. Change of use is obviously the best.”

‘Sally’ said: “Newleaze just isn’t suitable for older people as it is – especially for accessibility reasons.”

The decision to recommend a change of use was influenced by the relatively high cost of either redeveloping the existing building into improved older people’s housing (£117k per unit) or remodelling the existing building as general needs housing (£72k per unit).

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Residents and Filton councillors who lobbied the Merlin board at their Chipping Sodbury offices before they made their decision regarding Newleaze House, opposite page below

l 75% of residents who responded to consultation SUPPORT proposals l Work on site not likely to begin for “at least five years” l Councillor calls for residents to be allowed to stay until they wish to move A Merlin spokesperson said: “As a not-for-profit organisation, we have a responsibility to ensure that we get the best value for money from our residents rent. In the packs we sent to residents, we used student accommodation as an example of change of use. Some local residents have expressed concern at this.

“However, this decision does not mean that this is definitely what the change of use will be. As our report to our Board stated:

“For Newleaze House, where we are recommending a change of use, there is a requirement for some careful market research before that change of use is finalised.

“We can’t at this stage give any definite idea of what will happen when, but we do not envisage being in a position to start any actual work on this site until at least January 2017. “ South Glos councillor for Filton Ian Scott said: “I urged the Merlin Board to reconsider the

proposed decision on Newleaze House, as most of the residents are happy with their current accommodation and wish to remain at Newleaze House.

“If the proposed decision was not to be changed, I urged Merlin to take measures to reduce the stress of residents at Newleaze House to ensure residents have suitable alternative accommodation taking into account residents’ wishes on desired relocations.

“I understand other

authorities/housing organisations facing a similar situation in a proposed closure situation have kept current residents in the accommodation until the last person has agreed to move to avoid stressful forced relocation.

“And I also urged the Board to reconsider timescales for closures with a view to extending them to reduce the stress on residents for whom their current homes were thought of as their last homes.”

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Situation is ridiculous

It’s getting ridiculous now around the Sidings/New Rd/ Pilkington Close area. Something must be done. Surely it’s not that difficult to paint some yellow lines on the road.

What if there is an emergency? There is NO WAY emergency vehicles have clear access to our roads. It also creates even more of a nightmare when school children are walking to/from school.

Leah Newleaze House

Town will suffer

It’s the social structure of Filton that will again suffer.

Merlin housing are making commercially led decisions rather than council led decisions after S.Glos handed over their housing stock unwisely to Merlin.

Do the Merlin board members not receive a salary or the employees? Or do they receive costs only? No they are salaried and have overheads, they are a business.

It’s easy to use the term “not for profit” but that’s after all costs which, if they are too high, can be a concern as charges have to then be raised.

There are mixed messages on this as it’s not what residents are telling Filton council and they have said some residents feel intimidated by Merlin to accept the situation.

Let’s see the published results of the consultation of Newleaze residents. And what about the surrounding streets?

Many residents, probably elderly, are confused by this situation. Surrounding streets residents have already consulted for legal advice on the change of use and Merlin have will have a fight. Shame on S.Glos for handing over the housing stock instead of managing it.

What do taxpayers get in return? The closing down of a town.

Filtonresident l Since Merlin took over Newleaze House, the investment Merlin has put into Newleaze House each year to improve the building accessibility has been modest.

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Cllr Ian Scott with fellow Filton councillors Darryl Collins and Adam Monk protesting at the HQ of Merlin • Newleaze External03 – Handrail to front entrance • Newleaze External06 – Ramped access and handrail to main entrance • Newleaze External16 – Access ramp to rear (1No.) • Newleaze External20 – Access ramp to rear (1No.) • Newleaze External22 – Access ramp to rear (2No.) There is no legal deadline to increase the size of the accommodation to meet new standards.

When I met with Merlin and residents at Newleaze House at Christmas, a case was made that

residents would prefer to remain with the current standards of accommodation and building access rather than move.

I therefore urged the Merlin Board to reconsider the proposed decision on Newleaze House, as most of the residents are happy with their current accommodation and wish to remain at Newleaze House.

If the proposed decision was not changed, I urged Merlin to take measures to reduce the stress of residents at Newleaze House to ensure residents have suitable alternative accommodation taking into account residents’ wishes on desired relocations.

I understand other authorities/housing organisations facing a similar situation in a proposed closure situation have kept current residents in the accommodation until the last resident has agreed to move to avoid stressful forced relocation.

I urged the Merlin Board to be responsible and not force any unagreed moves.

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be necessary.

The elderly residents deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion.

Ian Scott, Filton Councillor, South Gloucestershire Council l Our Labour South Glos councillor can say what he likes, they have been ignored on this because they allowed Merlin to take over as landlords.

Ok so Ian Scott wrote to Merlin but they ignored it. What has he done actually at South Glos council on this? Has he lobbied those who let Merlin decide on change of use?

As for the other two who are supposed to support us, forget it, they seem uninterested.

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We have played in many different venues around Patchway.

We are now settled in the Fire Station.

We meet every Thursday Evening 7.30 till 11pm We have a team in Div 2 (just promoted) and in Div 4 of the Bristol & District Chess League.

We have 3 Junior members of the club so age is no boundary.

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Action needed now

Good on Bill Moore for standing firm on his principles.

How strange that since he fought to charge for boules and speedway he has been estranged by his Labour colleagues. Both sports are supported by chair of Filton branch Brian Mead who loves speedway and Roger Hutchinson who runs the boules team and finances for Filton cycle speedway club. Now suddenly

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Letters and opinions we are told of a claim of being picked on and the reports of no comment from Brian Mead!

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manage over one million pounds in council funds every year on our behalf. It’s a disgrace.

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l Well done Labour, you lost another good councillor. How many more times?

Will Filton Labour party be accused of a bullying allegation.

The Filton Labour party should get their act together and should take action against those councillors responsible. I feel Councillor Moore should take this matter further.

Danny

l I sympathise wholeheartedly with Cllr Bill Moore who recently resigned from the Filton branch of the Labour Party.

I, too, resigned from this branch because I could no longer stand the attitudes and behaviour. How much longer can this farce go on? I am deeply concerned about the damage this situation is doing to our party.

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l Now we have this latest terrible situation emerging from Filton Labour party, who discuss Filton town council matters in secret without publishing minutes or a record. With this latest piece of news, we know why.

I’m pretty sure the Labour party in Filton are finished if this is allowed to continue.

It is not acceptable that the

Cllr Bill Moore chair of Filton Labour party declines to comment. We deserve to know why he sat in silence.

Paranoia has over taken the running of this branch.

I urge other members of this branch with an ounce of decency, to publicly show their support for Councillor Moore and denounce this behaviour.

How can you sit at the same table and allow this to happen time after time?

A full and public investigation is required as these councillors

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It has been a breath of fresh air to read that there is so much going on. I for one look forward to my monthly ‘fix’ of our magazine.

As a former Horfield resident, we had nothing like it. Keep up the good work.

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Cllr Brian Mead has pointed out that in a previous letters page, a correspondent stated that Filton residents’ council tax is used to fund other sports centres, including Horfield.

Of course Horfield is under Bristol City Council jurisdiction so would not receive any tax funds from Filton residents.

We are happy to make this clear Editor

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News Tory bid to keep free parking Conservative councillors have pledged to fight to retain free car parking as Council policy across South Gloucestershire.

They have tabled a motion to this month’s Council meeting calling on the Council to retain free car parking as Council policy now that all three political parties have recently started to run the council through a series of old style committees.

There are no proposals to change the current situation but the Tories want to ensure that the free parking policy introduced in 2004 remains in place.

Hanham Conservative councillor June Bamford said: “As a Council, we should do what we can to help our traders and shopkeepers to thrive in these tough economic times and so it’s important that we send a united message that every

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South Gloucestershire councillor supports retaining free car parking as council policy.”

The motion will be debated at a full council meeting on July 18.

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Honouring our leavers Abbeywood Community School With fond memories we have said goodbye to year 13 after two years in Abbeywood Community School’s Post 16 centre.

Year 13 are the first year group through the Abbeywood Community School Post 16 centre. During that time the students have worked incredibly hard during lessons, examinations and completing BTEC assignments.

In recognition of this effort and determination the school held a leavers’ assembly on Monday 25th June.

This assembly was the last chance many students and teachers had to see each other until the very important A Level results day on the 16th August.

During the assembly Mr Baker (Executive Headteacher), Mr Peacock (Head of Post 16) and two student officers (Siamak Rezazadeh and Arie Johansen) spoke of the contribution Post 16 students have made and the journey they have made from Year 11 to 13 and beyond.

For many students the future will be equally as demanding and enjoyable with many students applying to University, Apprenticeships, College or Employment.

In recognition of the students’ efforts, progress and attainment, the school awarded certificates and trophies for year 13 students.

Certificate winners for academic attainment, progress or effort: Lyana Bell, Geography;

Academic Progress – Zak Field Zak’s progress during the last two years has been fantastic and he has come on in leaps and bounds as a Science and Mathematics student.

Zak has demonstrated continued improvement and progress for which we are all proud of him. We wish Zak success in his future career and education.

Ciaran Browning, Science BTEC and Sociology; Alex Bull, Physics and Mathematics; Evie Chodkiewicz, Communication and Culture; Lizzie Duffin, English; Salma Dwikartika, Physics and Mathematics; Chris Dyer, Biology; Thang Huynh, Physics and Mathematics; Danielle Ludwell, Sociology; Dolie Renuka, Film Studies and English Literature; Jesal Renuka, Chemistry and Mathematics; Helena Sakota, Biology and Sociology; Dimas Setyabudi, Product Design; Rebecca Thorne, History; Bailey Skuse, Communication and Culture; James Trevascus, Mathematics; James Turner, Sociology

Trophies

The Robert Wakeham Memorial award for Citizenship This was originally awarded to the group for their efforts raising money for cancer charities during awards evening.

During the leavers’ assembly, individuals received their personal trophy: Ciaran Browning, Danielle Forrister, Daisay Johnson, Steph Paddon, Fiona Porteous, Mazhar Shar, Alex Rennolds, Wayne Shore and Emma-Ann Watkins Three new awards for Post 16 have been created this year to recognise academic achievement and progress but also individual contributions to other students in the Post 16 centre.

Academic achievement award – Alex Bull Alex has worked incredibly hard during his two years and his success has been demonstrated by very high grades in his AS and A2 examinations.

Alex has been awarded 100% in three of his A Level Mathematics examinations which is a feat in itself.

We know Alex will continue to attain academically and we wish him success at University.

Contribution to Post 16 life – Arie Johansen and Siamak Rezazadeh This year the Post 16 centre has organised different sporting events and activities culminating in the Post 16 summer prom on the 29th June.

These activities have been driven forward by the student officers and particularly Siamak and Arie.

They have helped organise and open a Post 16 tuck shop alongside fellow Post 16 officers and have played an active part in improving the experience for fellow students.

We wish both students success at university in the new academic year.

For all students who are in years 12 and 13 we personally wish them success in their AS and A Level results this summer and hope all students have a relaxing summer prior to the start of Year 13, University, Apprenticeships or future employment.

The A Level results date will be 16th August.

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St Teresa’s Primary Chicken Fever: The newest additions to our school family are continuing to cause excitement for all, including parents and staff! The next step in making their home is to build a fence around their current enclosure.

In order to raise funds for the fencing we held a cake sale after school to support this cause.

Leavers’ Mass: Our Year 6 Class Family took part in the Annual Catholic School Leavers’ Mass last Thursday. It was a wonderful

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afternoon and made even more special because we now have a new School Family Banner!

We would like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to Dylan Land’s Grandmother and her church group in Cornwall for making the banner and to Limonie McKeown-Sunderland’s Grandfather for making the support for the banner.

We had a special blessing of the banner just before we left for the Cathedral

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Orchard School Bristol Community Fun Day: The school held its second annual fun day for families in local

neighbourhoods. It was a success with large numbers of people enjoying various stalls, music, food and fun.

Filton Hill Primary Staff Changes: Mr. Hornsby has been appointed as the deputy at another school in Bristol and will be leaving at the end of term.

Mr. Hornsby has been with us for five years and has done an excellent job. He will be missed!

Miss Hake will take over as acting deputy for the time being.

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Filton woman’s buggy push

A Filton woman whose daughter was helped in her early days of life by a special unit at Southmead Hospital has helped to raise nearly £5,000 for a charity for babies born early.

As we reported last month, Kerry Robinson organised a buggy push and more than 60 mums, dads and children took part in the event at Bradley Stoke.

Kerry’s daughter Amber was born on June 27, 2011, six weeks early and taken straight to nicu at Southmead to help with her breathing.

Amber came home a few weeks later and is now a very happy and healthy 10 month old.

Kerry said she wanted to give something back after the help she was given during the time of Amber’s birth and the weeks afterwards.

She said: “Our buggy push in Bradley Stoke was a huge success

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raises £5k for baby charity Far left, the walkers. Left, Amber Robinson; right, Kerry Robinson with Laura Brimble; and below, Kerry leads the way

and so far the amount raised is £4912.58 with money still coming in.

“The weather held out for us & 60+ mums and dads joined us to on the 5km walk. Everyone enjoyed it and we are going to try to organise a buggy push for 2013!

“When me and my friend Laura Brindle, who I met when our babies Amber and Molly were in Southmead nicu at the same time, first started about organising the walk, we thought if we raised £500 it would be really good. So to be just under

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£5000 is truly amazing and we’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who joined us on the buggy push and to everyone who sponsored us!

“The buggy push was organised close to the both of the girls’ 1st birthday to celebrate them both being one and as a thank you to Bliss for the amazing work they do in supporting families at possible one of the most difficult and emotional times in their lives.”

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If you put cardboard in green bin we won’t collect it, Filton residents told

Photo competition to find image of our summer Filton residents are being

urged to enter a photographic competition to remember the summer of 2012.

The Olympic Torch relay passed through Filton and there were also Jubilee celebrations which could form the basis of an entry.

South Glos Council wants residents to apply by attaching a good quality, high-res jpeg along with your name, age, where the shot was taken and a sentence which sums up why this is your favourite memory to corporatecommunications@ southglos.gov.uk You must have consent for the image to be used and the competition is open to amateur photographers only.

The closing date for entries is Friday 20 July.

More information about the competition is available online at www.southglos.gov.uk.

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Filton residents are being urged to help drive up cardboard recycling rates by making sure that they don’t throw cardboard into their green garden waste bins.

South Glos Council, with its waste and recycling partner SITA UK, has launched a new education campaign to encourage residents to put cardboard out separately from other waste.

Making sure that cardboard isn’t placed into green bins not only ensures that it can be recycled most effectively, but also helps reduce the cost of processing garden waste.

Measures to keep cardboard out of green bin waste were first introduced in 2010 and since then the amount that is recycled

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And now the council and SITA UK are hoping to increase recycling rates even further with a new initiative which began last month.

From now on, green bins will be inspected by collection crews and any found to include cardboard will have a sticker attached explaining what can and can’t be included.

If green bins are still being used for cardboard after two collection cycles – ie. from 16 July – crews will be unable to empty them and a sticker will be attached to explain why.

Chair of the council’s Communities Committee Claire Young said: “Increasing our recycling rates and reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill is an important priority for the council and it’s very encouraging that with the new collection services our recycling rates have risen to 54 per cent.

“However we know we could be doing more and I hope this education campaign will help us drive up our cardboard recycling rates even further, helping reduce our carbon footprint as a district as well as delivering a more cost-effective service.

“The education campaign was trialled in December last year in Bradley Stoke and went very well, with the stickers leading to a sharp increase in the amount

of segregated card recycled. If this is repeated across the district it should deliver very positive results for our overall recycling rates.”

Cardboard can be put out for collection in a variety of ways, including in a cardboard collection bag (available to order free of charge from the council on 01454 868 000), in another container such as a plastic box or stout bag, or collected together in a larger cardboard box.

Residents of flats will be

unaffected by the campaign as they generate little or no garden waste. For these homes, the green bins that are provided are used exclusively for cardboard and these arrangements will not change.

Further information on waste and recycling collections are available from www. southglos.gov.uk/recycling or by telephoning the contact centre on 01454 868 000.

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Log on to our new website Filton Town Council are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website which went live in June 2012.

The new website boasts a completely new look and feel and gives residents access to details on The Filton Leisure Centre, The Ratepayers Arms and, of course, the council itself.

There’s also a latest news and events section as well as a calendar of up and coming council

meetings for your diary. For your convenience we’ve also included live feeds from BBC Local News & Weather, South Glos Consultations, Avon & Somerset Police and of course filtonvoice.

Over the coming months we plan to build on the content we already offer through the website in the hope it will become a valued resource for communicating with the residents of Filton.

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Filton Community Garden we want YOUR views As a council, we are proud to be supporting the Community Garden project, with an initial budget of £5,000.

Now we want people to get involved and to hear their views.

As you can see, we are hoping to create a pleasant area behind the tennis courts for all to enjoy.

There could also be a central area, pictured right, with plants and seating.

We want feedback on whether there is support for this project and if so, whether you would like to see the council investing in the garden.

We have done and continue to provide facilities for youngsters but this would be something for everyone, young and old, to enjoy and be involved in.

This consultation runs until the end of August.

Please fill out the form below with your views.

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This is how the central area would look. It would use “Woodblocx”, a special product designed to be durable and flexible, with planters and built-in seating.

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“We wish we had done it years ago” Moving into a retirement development is a big decision but how do you know when to make that move? Ginetta Vedrickas, presenter of BBC property show, Staying Put, asked a Churchill Retirement Living couple how they knew that the time was right.

Seven months ago, Andrew and Kate Robinson-Woledge were living in their bungalow in New Milton, Hampshire. “We worked in the day, watched TV when we got home and then went to bed.” explained Kate. “We were fine but it was a bit boring.”

Fast forward to the couple’s lives today in their smart new apartment in Highcliffe, Dorset and the response you get is quite different: “This is the best move we’ve ever made; we only wish we’d done it years ago! Back in the bungalow we felt isolated, but here I’ve spoken to more people in the last seven months than I did in seven years!”

All Churchill developments are set in gardens and have communal facilities such as an owners’ lounge, laundry room, car parking plus a guest suite for visitors. As well as a host of on-site facilities, locations are carefully chosen to ensure that owners have easy access

to shops, doctors and other amenities.

“We can go for a walk on the beach or get a bus into Bournemouth. It’s perfect and there’s nothing we would change,” enthuses Kate.

“I can’t recommend moving into somewhere like this more

highly. Even if we won the lottery we wouldn’t move!”

Churchill Retirement Living has a brand new development, Concorde Lodge in Filton, Bristol where you too could enjoy a new lifestyle. To find out more please call on 01179 698442 or visit www.churchillretirement.co.uk

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We meet Leigh Bryant and his team at LNB Towbars Quality, Quality, Quality!

That’s the philosophy of Leigh Bryant and the staff at LNB Towbars on Golf Course Lane, a thriving Filton business which does an awful lot more than what it says on the tin.

In fact, although the company started life mainly providing towbars for vehicles to pull caravans, they have enjoyed a remarkable expansion which means that if you want something added to your car, it is almost certain LNB will be able to help you.

The firm - boss Leigh, his partner Karron Gosden, mechanic Mike Pike and apprentice Daniel Collins - offer a huge range of services.

These include state-of-the art entertainment systems, hands free kits for phones, sat navs, roof racks, bike racks, number plates, internal work on vans, beacons and much more ... including, of course, towbars!

In fact, as Leigh puts it, anything you can add to a vehicle, inside or out.

Their philosophy is to bring a high degree of quality to the work.

Leigh told filtonvoice that his standards are so high that he has opted to take on new mechanics as apprentices then put them through rigorous training both at college and on the job, which means that the company philosophy is understood from day one.

He said: “The focus is on quality here so with the mechanics, we try to mould them to our way of thinking.

“This means that we set the standards for our work. I simply would not sacrifice on quality.”

He said that much of the work is based on referrals and he has customers who are willing to travel up to 200 miles for LNB’s unique service.

Leigh, 36,who is an auto electrician by trade and a Filton resident, is a real hands-on boss, working with the mechanics on jobs and also acting as the final voice for quality control.

Behind the scenes, Karron is the administrative powerhouse, a vital role as business has continued to grow in spite of the economic problems affecting everyone just now.

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Leigh, back, with Mike, Daniel and Karron

Course Lane in 2010, totally refitting the premises, having been predominantly a mobile service until then.

Leigh said that he is keen to make local people aware of the things going on at Fairway Industrial Centre because some people may be unaware that there are thriving firms on the industrial estate.

He said: “There’s not very good signage and some people think that as soon as you turn into Golf Course Lane, you are entering Airbus.

“I am hoping that ourselves, along with the other businesses, can make people more aware of the firms up here. In fact, the location in Filton is great because when a customer drops off their vehicle, they can have a coffee at Filton Golf Club, pop over to the libary or leisure centre or even take the local bus to the Mall.

“But we just want more people to know that we are here.”

Leigh said that as the firm has expanded, their reputation means that they have been working closely with local garages and other businesses in a real collaborative effort.

And LNB’s accent on quality should ensure that continues long into the future.

Company information Unit 7, Fairway Industrial Centre, Golf Course Lane, Filton, BS34 7QS T: 0117 969 4944 W: www.lnbtowbars.co.uk E: enquiries@lnbtowbars. co.uk

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Brighter futures TACT fosters more children and young people than any other UK charity. As a charity, our staff, foster carers and supporters are making every penny work hard for the young people in our care.

There is no such thing as an ideal foster carer - if you have a spare room and time and energy then you could provide a young person with a happy home.

In return we will give you 24/7 support, up to £445 per child, per week and professional training. Although the real rewards will come from knowing you’ve made a difference to the life of a child.

Thought for the month

For a limited period only.

with Rev’d Canon Brian Arman, St Peter’s Church, Filton

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Dear friends The summer months are traditionally time to try to take a holiday; to find time to rest and recuperate or, as we say today, “to chill out”.

If, like me, you are one of the older members of the community then your memories of summer holidays in the 1950s and early 60s will probably involve days spent at the seaside, perhaps riding on Weston or Weymouth’s donkeys, trying to eat soggy ice creams before they melted, watching Punch and Judy and eating al fresco meals on the beach where the joke always was that sandwiches were just that - full of sand!

The fact was that this was often nearer the truth than one would wish, especially if the wind was blowing in the wrong direction!

Strangely, I cannot remember wet summer holiday days, just playing on the beach at Weymouth (I’m a Swindonian and Swindonians always refer to Weymouth as ‘Swindon by the Sea’) with my brother and cousin or riding around the ‘swannery’ on the miniature railway which my benighted parents desperately tried to keep me away from usually unsuccessfully.

We all need a break from the usual pressures of life.

So if you are going to be away in the summer, do try to relax and enjoy yourself and thus recharge your batteries for the Autumn and Winter to come.

But just taking a break won’t be enough to sustain you through the pressures and challenges of modern living.

Many of us are better off in material terms than ever before but in a spiritaul context we are as poor as ‘church mice’.

To sustain our exterior lives we need an ‘inner life’ as well.

Jesus knew this only too well.

“Come to me,” he says, “all those who are burdened and heavy laden,” and again, “Peace I give to you, my peace I leave with you, a peace so great that the world cannot give it.”

Inner peace, the indwelling of God, is fundamental to a truly fulfilled and sustainable life.

May the peace of God be with you and renew or invigorate your inner life as a break from life’s normal pressures reinvigorates your outer selves.

With every blessing Father Brian

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Filton planning June Applications Erection of 1 detached bungalow, new pedestrian access and associated works.

2 Gayner Road, Filton Erection of single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation.

642 Southmead Road Installation of 2 porta cabins to provide changing facilities and club building (Retrospective) North Bristol Park Playing Field Display of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 5 externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 internally illuminated projecting sign and vinyls.

Tesco Express, 73 - 75 Gloucester Road North Conversion of existing dwelling to form 2 flats, to include

erection of front porch and associated works 736 Filton Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension to enlarge existing garage.

32 Gloucester Road North Decisions Erection of detached garage.

2A Dunkeld Avenue Approve with Conditions Erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation.

25 Rannoch Road Refusal Erection of rear conservatory.

29 Kipling Road Approve with Conditions Conversion of 2 existing attached dwellings to form 4 flats with new access, parking spaces and associated works

to include two storey rear extension and alteration to roofline of existing single storey rear extension.

26 and 28 Tenth Avenue Refusal Application for Certificate of lawfulness proposed for side and rear dormer to form loft conversion.

28 Mackie Road Approve with Conditions Erection of detched garage and workshop 27 Wades Road Approve with Conditions Erection of two storey and single storey side and rear extension to form additional living accommodation and 1 semi detached dwelling with new access and asscoiated works.

51 Elm Park Refusal

Health Matters, with Dr Liz Lee Horfield Health Centre, Lockleaze Rd It is impossible to avoid getting bitten by insects and in the UK at this time of year we see quite a lot of them in the surgery.

There are two common complications to bites. The first is a minor allergic reaction in which a red circular patch develops around the bite over 24hrs. It is generally less than the size of a 10p coin, itchy rather than painful, and starts to get better.

But if it’s very itchy see the

pharmacist who will advise you about antihistamine treatment.

The second complication is much less common and is caused by a bacterial infection entering the skin through the bite. It appears as one or more thin red lines slowly extending up the limb over the course of the next 48 hours. We prescribe oral antibiotics for these infections and they get better very quickly.

Erection of rear conservatory to form additional living accommodation 28 Wallscourt Road Approve with Conditions Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation with integral garage.

610 Southmead Road Approve with Conditions Redevelopment of site for mixed use development comprising Use Classes: B1(a) Offices, B1(c) Light Industry, B2 General Industry, B8 Storage and Distribution, C1 Hotel including ancillary leisure and food and drink, sui generis trade units and car dealerships, with associated infrastructure, access.

Rolls Royce Site, Gloucester Road North Approve with Conditions

Bites: what to look out for Minor allergic reaction

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Being accustomed to wheelie bins and numerous re-cycling containers along Filton’s Wallscourt Road, it was a pleasant surprise recently to witness this regal scene on my way to the shops.

A magnificent open carriage fit for the Queen, complete with a footman and woman, awaited the bride and groom, Dr Koyes Ahmed and Shahzadi Fathema Ahmed, to convey them to church.

It was truly a glance back into an earlier age when the most important day in a couple’s lives was to be celebrated in real style.

Most impressive to me were the two lovely horses patiently waiting.

I spoke with the bridegroom’s sister, Ferona, and the bride, Fathema, thanking them for the respect they showed to their neighbours, advising them of the increased traffic their wedding would cause.

Scenes like this are rare these days. But the regality of it all makes a welcome change. It was almost beyond belief. It was so unexpected that I dashed back for my camera.

If “Getting Married in the Morning” was top of the agenda no doubt this delightful entourage would “Get them to the Church on Time.”

We wish the newly-weds Fathema and her husband Koyes Ahned every happiness in the years ahead.

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Filton Working Together what’s it all about?

This month the team from Southern Brooks Community Partnership tells us more about the work they are doing in Filton

What is Filton working together?

Filton working together is the name for the Priority Neighbourhood programme in Filton. Priority Neighbourhoods are areas across the country where statistics show that against national averages the area is in the bottom 20%.

This doesn’t mean that they are not good places to live, just that not all families in the area are as successful as they might like to be. Children may not do as well as in school and fewer people may be accessing the services and benefits that they are entitled to.

To try to improve the situation, ‘Filton Working Together’ has formed. It is a partnership of groups, agencies and individuals who meet once a month to make plans and co-ordinate action. Any one can come along to the meetings and

get involved – please get in touch if you are interested!

Children and Young People

In order to improve the life chances of children and young people, Dream Scheme has been set up in Filton. Dream Scheme

is a regular community action project for children and young people in which they receive points for doing work in their community.

They can use their points to go on trips such as cinema or bowling. The first Filton Dream Scheme project started on the 2nd and 3rd April at Elm Park where young Filton residents had

previously designed and created a mural to transfer on to the leisure centre wall at Elm Park.

Health

Filton Working Together aims to ensure that everyone in Filton is aware of good nutrition and how to eat healthily.

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with the very young, so a course for families with young children has been running called ‘The HENRY Course’. HENRY stands for ‘Health Exercise Nutrition in the Really Young’. Please contact us for more details.

Employment and Finance

Rising unemployment levels in Filton mean we need to create more opportunities for people to increase their skills and stay active.

With this in mind Filton College and Southern Brooks Community Partnership teamed up to run an Apprenticeship event, encouraging local businesses to take on apprentices and benefit from the comprehensive support provided by Filton College. The event took place on February the 9th and resulted in Merlin Housing pledging to take on new apprenticeships in every department!

Special feature: Lift Share Schemes

Looking to spend less in 2012?

Rail fares have increased by 5.9% already this year; petrol prices continue to rise; family incomes are impacted by salary squeezes and rising bills. All the more reason to make car sharing your optimum mode of transport for 2012. Regularly sharing your commute with just one other person can typically save you about £800 a year - not to mention provide great company for those gloomy winter days!

If you are interested, sign up at 2careshare.com – Filton’s local scheme, and find out who else from your area is travelling in the same direction as you each day.

What’s coming up?

Filton Working Together is currently planning to: • Create a Trim Trail in Elm Park to promote more physical activity; • Ensure that the free courses provided by the job centre are better promoted so that more people benefit; • Produce a comprehensive leaflet about what’s going on for children and young people in Filton; • Set up a Children and Young Persons’ network

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Did you know?

l A Regular Work Club is now running at St Andrews Youth Club.

It takes place every Wednesday 2-5pm. Get help with: job searching, completing application forms, interview techniques, writing & adapting CVs, support & advice from other job-seekers, volunteering opportunities to boost skills, how to dress for success, advice from local employers, mock interviews & much more!

For more information please call 0117 9691938 l If you are between the ages of 40 and 74 you are entitled to free health check?

The NHS Health Check programme aims to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes

and kidney disease. Keep an eye out for a letter from your GP and make sure you take them up on the offer! l There is a Wonder of Women group (Wow).

This welcomes all women and offers them a chance to meet other wonderful women, to talk, share, learn new skills and be pampered.

Located at the Sure Start Centre, Conygre Rd, Filton every Wednesdays (term times only) 1pm -3pm.

Where can I find out more information? l Visit www. southernbrooks.org.uk l Call: 01454 868570 l Email: office@ southernbrooks.org.uk

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This month, Jackie Sims of Filton Community History looks at how a prominent site in the community has changed over the past 100 years

Highridge House 1976: The white house with a red roof, top centre of the picture, had extensive grounds, containing an orchard, behind and to the left of the house. (Photo Colin Pulsford). Below, Concorde Lodge February 2012. (Photo © Stan Sims) A large detached house was built in the field called Townsend about 1900.

In the 1901 Census Herbert Hardwick, a corn mill manager and his wife Blanche were resident in what was called Highridge House.

They lived there until 1910 (Wrights Directory of Bristol) The house, on the Gloucester Road/Southmead Road junction, was then home to Mr Hobbs and his son Edgar.

Mr Hobbs was a slate and marble merchant trading from York Street, Stokes Croft. Mr Hobbs and Edgar gave lantern shows much enjoyed by the people of Filton.

In 1937 Gloucestershire Council agreed the house on Filton Hill that was both Police Station and home for the Police Constable was too small for a rapidly growing Filton. They acquired Highridge House.

Divided into two the house

provided living accommodation for the officer in charge; the other part was the police station.

There was plenty of room at the back to park cars and for a small mortuary.

By 1955 this accommodation was too small. Gloucestershire Council acquired the allotment site between Elm Park and next door to the British Restaurant and built the present police station.

When the police moved out, Highridge House was acquired

by Bristol Aeroplane Company - date unknown. The mortuary was converted to a meeting room. Staff entered through a door at the back of the house from the car park. The rooms became offices.

During the 1970s and 80s Highridge House was home to various projects of the Space Division.

The successful UK-4 project was conducted from an office in that building, followed by the unsuccessful Orbital Test

Satellite. There was a joint project with America to design and build a spacecraft; for a brief period in the early 1970s the Old Police Station was a key link in What Might Have Been - but it was not to be. The space project work was then moved to new buildings in Golf Course Lane Highridge House became redundant to British Aircraft Corporation / British Aerospace needs and was demolished about 1995. The site was vacant for a long period and still accessible in 2002.

It was eventually sold to Churchill Retirement Living who have erected a retirement complex – Concorde Lodge. Just completed, the 65 one and two bedroom flats are up for sale. l Information on Filton’s Police Stations from ‘Filton, Gloucestershire’ by Lesley Harris. Space information from Pete Cornall, Chris May and John Ratcliffe.

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News Boxing star Barry at prize day Students of South Glooucestershire and Stroud College, formerly Filton College, ended their final academic year at Prize Day, last month ... in the presence of a boxing favourite Prize Day, in its fifth year, is an event to congratulate and celebrate all completing students as well as award individuals, including staff, for outstanding performance.

The special guest of Prize Day 2012 was former Boxing Featherweight Champion of the world, Barry McGuigan. The former BBC Sports Personality of the Year delivered a knockout speech to the students as well as handing out all awards and congratulating each winner. This was Barry’s second appearance at Prize Day having previously attended in 2010.

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spectacular performances from the Performing Arts Department, a montage of comedy songs from rap-parody duo, the Oracles and a theatrical demonstration from the Taekwondo Academy.

Sara-Jane Watkins, Vice Principal at SGS College, said: “Prize Day is the College’s biggest event of the year.

“Both staff and students adored Barry. His speech was inspirational, he handed out awards and congratulated each winner and he stayed long after the ceremony ended to talk to the masses of people who stayed behind for a chance to speak with the boxing legend.”

Barry said: “SGS College is an outstanding facility with good staff and keen students and they are producing great results. Long may it continue.”

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Filton Fashion

Tortoisehell Sunglasses £10 Next

Here comes the sun (hopefully!)

Striped floppy hat £20 Accessorize

It’s holiday time and whether you’re jetting off to sunnier climes or staying at home and hoping that summer will arrive at last, you can still look the part.

Tribal print maxi dress £34.99 New Look

Scarf Print playsuit £20 Next

Ivanka Jumpsuit £70/ Hurst Sandal £35 Monsoon

Mrs Dawson’s Filton kitchen July: Lemonade

Mrs Dawson says, “This is a really easy recipe that tastes great.

Perfect for hot summer days (if we get any!)”

Ingredients: • 3 unwaxed lemons, roughly chopped • 140g caster sugar • 1 litre cold water Method: 1. Tip the lemons, sugar and half the water into a food processor and blend until the lemon is finely chopped.

2. Pour the mixture into a sieve over a bowl, then press through as much juice as you can. Top up with the remaining water and serve with plain ice or frozen with slices of lemon and lime.

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Keep your pets safe, with Michael Parry ‘Don’t hesitate, vaccinate’ is the message for local pet owners from Filton Vets4Pets as recent reports suggest an increase in disease but also a worrying decrease in vaccination levels amongst pets .

A recent survey, which records a wide range of infectious disease diagnoses in dogs, cats and rabbits, demonstrates that in almost all diseases monitored there are reported cases and, in many instances, an increasing trend.

In light of this, to protect the health of local pets and those that come into contact with them, it’s important to improve levels of vaccination.

Michael Parry, vet at Filton Vets4Pets veterinary practice, said: “Vaccination is the only proven method of protecting your animal against a host of potentially life-threatening diseases and the more pets vaccinated, the better the

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Read your way around the world

This summer, when the world comes to London and the South West for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, libraries across the South West are inviting you to explore the world through reading.

Take yourself on a voyage of discovery, experience new cultures and be inspired as you cross the world’s borders, exploring new lands beyond your normal reading territory!

All you have to do is read 6 books, one each from 5 continents plus one other of your choice. For suggested reads, pick

up a list from your local library, or check them out at the www. readsouthwest.blogspot.com.

Use a specially printed SW Reading Passport, also available from any library, to record the books you’ve read.

Write your thoughts and reflections on a page of the passport, tear it out and hand it in at your local library.

The pages may be displayed in the library and each review handed in before 30th September 2012 will be entered into a regional prize draw to win a “suitcase of books”.*

Saturday 14th July Summer Reading Challenge Saturday 21st July 10.30am Baked Teenz Teen reading group Thursday 26th July 10.30am – 12pm Get, Set, Go! Drop in Children’s Activity Thursday August 2nd 10am – 12pm Blacklight Puppet Theatre Children’s activity Thursday 9th August 10.30am – 12pm

Let the Stories Begin! Children’s craft drop in activity Thursday 16th August 11am – 12pm Horrid Henry Workshop with Explore Learning

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Monthly PC tips with Graham Simmonds of goto iT Protection against computer viruses.

Give your PC the best possible chance of not becoming infected. There is no 100% guarantee to avoid getting a virus on your computer (except not turning it on!), but here are a few simple tips to help.

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• Make sure you have antivirus software on your PC and that you keep it up to date.

There are even plenty of free programmes available that offer good protection.

• Run an antivirus scan regularly.

• Make sure your computer gets regular Windows updates.

• Be careful which websites you visit.

• Be careful only to open email

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We can’t be responsible for any changes you make to your machine based on this advice, so if you are unsure, please contact us first on 0117 969 8767 or visit us in our shop on the corner of Filton Ave and the A4174.

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In memory of our friend

Club members present the cheque to Zoe Steer, far left.

Below, Mike, Terry, Marie and Martin on the memorial bench

Regulars at the Filton and District Social Club have raised £750 for Diabetes UK in memory of one of the regulars at the Conygre Grove venue.

Members wanted to remember their friend Brian Jarrett who died earlier this year so a group organised events with the result being a memorial bench outside the club and the cash for Diabetes UK. At a special cheque presentation last month, Zoe Steer from the charity accepted the money from club members.

The organisers of the events were Martin Sedlen and Terry Hamilton, with help from club secretary Marie Ludlow and steward Mike Stone.

They said they were delighted that they had managed to raise enough money for the bench with a sizeable amount left over for the charity.

Among the events run to raise cash were a fun day, a race night and a darts night.

The organisers now want to make this an annual event after the success this Year.

Zoe said: “It has been a fantastic effort in support of Diabetes UK and in memory of Brian.”

Diabetes facts l Type 1 diabetes develops when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin.

As a result the body is unable to produce insulin and this leads to increased blood glucose levels, which in turn can cause serious damage to all organ systems. l Type 2 diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood glucose level, or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin that is being produced.

Arts, with Deborah Harvey |Phantom of the Opera, Hippodrome With the exception of the film of The Sound of Music, which, thanks to repeated childhood visits to the cinema with my grandmother, has the ability to reduce me to tears within the first few frames (we’re talking long before Maria starts fondling birch trees), I’m not really one for musicals.

But Son the Elder was very keen to see Phantom of the Opera when it was at the Bristol Hippodrome last month, and so I took a deep breath and ordered a pair of seats in the stalls for a matinee performance.

Having read about sufferers

of ‘Post Melodramatic Stress Disorder’, whose lamentable condition can be triggered by a mere glimpse of a mask or strain of saccharine music, I wondered what I was letting myself in for; also, given that the chandelier was suspended from the closed skylight in the dome, how I was going to stay awake in what was a rather stuffy auditorium. (Yes, we’d chosen the one fine hot afternoon in June to sit indoors in the dark.)

I needn’t have worried.

From the moment during the first scene, set at an auction of theatrical effects,

when the sheet covering the aforementioned chandelier disappears in a puff of smoke (how do they do that?), I was entranced.

I don’t know why but the fact that it was fairly operatic took me surprise – surely the title should have given it away?

– but this was a boon as it gave substance to what was a fairly flimsy and predictable plot.

Furthermore, the performers of the three main roles – John Owen-Jones as the Phantom; Simon Bailey as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny; and Katie Hall as Christine Daaé - were simply superb, as was Angela M Caesar

as the prima donna, Carlotta Giudicelli. I now think I might have to have to dig deep for tickets to the Lion King this autumn …

Deborah Harvey is a Filton poet and author.

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Sport Honours for judo club

July, 2012

A local judo club proudly returned from the Western Area Championships, hosted in Devon, with five Area Champions, two silver medallists five bronze medallists and three 5th places.

The 15 players from Patchway Judo Club - including silver medal winner Charlotte Williams from Filton who is in Year 6 at Charbourgh Road Primary were part of a 25 player squad representing Bristol county.

For Area Champions, twins Reece & Kieran Peacock, and bronze medallist Chris Field it was their last Junior area Championships.

Two of the club’s other Area Champions, 8 year old Harvey Hirst and 11 year old George Burton were competing in their first Area Championship.

The club has players from recreational, to competitive County, Area and National level.

It achieved Sport England Silver club mark award in 2011.

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New young Sport football Top player Chris returns players to club for prizegiving wanted

St Vallier AFC Youth Development Squads • Affiliated to the Gloucestershire FA • Est. since 1974 • FA Charter Standard Club We are a Filton based team that provide a platform for local children to play, learn and enjoy their football in a fun and safe environment If you are in Year 1, 2, 3 and love football and want to play in a non-pressured environment, come and join us!

Training is held at Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS, every Saturday start time 10:00 hrs until 11:30 hrs Only £1 per session - pay as you play

Former St Vallier AFC player and now top professional - Chris Lines returned to his old club for their end of season presentation at the Memorial Ground last month.

Chris, who played for Bristol Rovers before moving to Sheffield Wednesday, proved a big hit with the young players in the Filton-based squad.

Club spokesman Ian Jones said: “We were fortunate enough to get Chris to come and present the awards to all the youth development players “Chris started his career with St Vallier so this was a great honour as the boys could look up to him and aspire to achieve what he has.

“St Vallier would like to thank Chris for giving up his time to attend.”

The evening was a great success with all eight teams attending.

Sheffield Wednesday and former Bristol Rovers star is inspiration for young Filton footballers

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News Filton store’s boost for NSPCC

The Spar on Filton Avenue had a cake and coffee morning last month to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and raise money for NSPCC. Workers made the cakes from scratch and staff member Sue

sold the cakes and served the hot drinks.

Spokesperson Amy Mills said: “We wish to thank customers for their support in raising £100.

“We will do more fundraising during the Olympics.”

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‘Don’t let diabetes be a barrier to ambition’ One of the UK’s top freeride extreme snowboarders who also has diabetes has been talking to young patients from Southmead Hospital about the condition.

Chris Southwell, pictured, is a world-class freeride snowboarder who travels the globe to compete and is the highest world-ranking Briton.

He has type 1 diabetes and has been speaking to teenagers with the condition about how diabetes has not held him back in pursuing his dreams.

The diabetes adult and paediatric teams at North Bristol NHS Trust are developing their teenage and young adult services.

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patients move from paediatric clinics to adult clinics and the team at Southmead want to make this transition smoother.

Chris said: “I wanted to show these young people with diabetes that the condition is not a barrier to your ambitions.

“It is great to be involved in such a positive project.”

Diabetes Specialist Nurse Debbie Stern, from Southmead Hospital, said: “Understanding the experiences of other people with diabetes is important.

“Adolescence is challenging which is why the diabetes team want to ensure the transition is a smooth journey from paediatric to adult services.”

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Mondays

Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £3.50 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Tea Dance, Filton Folk Centre, 1.45pm-3.45pm 0117 302 6981

Tuesdays

Filton Library, Shields Centre, free one to one IT tuition with our Computer Support Volunteers on Tuesday afternoons. Contact the library to book a session. 9.30am - 1.30pm NOTE TIME CHANGE Pre-School story and Rhyme time Tuesdays 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Spanish group. Sing Spanish songs with your child Tuesdays 4pm – 4.30pm , Filton Library.

Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am & 8.30 - 9.15pm, cost £4 a session, class suitable for non swimmers, participants must be 16 yrs and over, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre 2-3pm Call 0117 969 3326

Wednesdays

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

Filton Camera Club, 7.30 p.m, on alternate Wednesdays (except June, July and August) at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park.

Contact Brian Frost on 0117 9651242, Brnf3335@aol.com,

Thursdays

Goldies meets in Filton “Singing for Fun”, songs from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Every Thursday 10.30am-11.30am In Sinclair House community room (next to the police station). £1 donation to the Goldies charity. For further information contact abby@ golden-oldies.org.uk or call 01761-470006 Bristol Male Voice Choir, weekly practice at South Gloucestershire > and Stroud College, Filton Avenue, 7.15 pm. Potential new members very welcome. Call 0117 9424378.”

Filton WI, monthly meetings, 1st Thursday of every month, Newleaze House, Filton, call 0117 330 6071 Knitting Group 5.45 pm – 6.45pm Thursdays, Filton Library, Shields Centre Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £3.50 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only Tiddlers and toddlers playgroup, St Peter’s Church Hall, 10amnoon, term time only Filton Ladies, St Andrew’s Church, 2pm-4pm, new members welcome, call 0117 969 1825 Keep Fit Association classes, all welcome, Filton Community Centre, 8-9pm Call 0117 969 3326 Silver surfers drop-in. Free for over 55s, learn more about computers. Call 0117 969 1938 or just show up. St Andrews Youth Centre

Fridays

Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, f irst served. £3.50 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only Bingo, Filton Community Centre, 7.30pm

Saturdays

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.

A monthly Teen Reading group for those in years 7 – 9. Meets on a Saturday morning, Filton Library, Shields Centre.

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

Meets on a Saturday afternoon, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Filton, January 28 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 Kids street dance classes(5 - 16 years of age), every Sunday @ Charborough Road Primary School, Filton, 5.15 - 6pm or 6 7pm (depending on age/ability), £3.50/£4.00 per session (pay as you go). Lots of fun, make new friends and very good exercise too!!

Please phone Emma on 07725 612088 or email her at emmacwyatt@hotmail.com for more information and to book your place.

St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre

NOTE UPDATED SCHEDULE For young people: Mondays 6-9pm Towards Independence Awards for 16-25 year olds with mild learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. A range of accreditted awards to improve their independence skills and also make new friends! Various modules available as 6-12 week courses, £10 for one course or £15 for two. Contact the office for information!

Tuesdays 7-9pm Youth club for Secondary School Year 7 and 8s (11-13yrs) £1 entry - a range of fun activities on offer Wednesdays 5.45-6.30pm (term-time) at the Methodist Church Hall (next door to youth club) Street dance sessions! £2 per session for 11-18year olds!

Bring a drink as you’ll get hot and sweaty!!

Wednesdays 7-9.30pm Youth club for Secondary School Year 9-13 (13-19yrs) £1 entry - a range of fun activities on offer!

Thursdays 7-9.30pm Youth club for Secondary School Years 10+ (14yrs - up to 25yrs for those with learning difficulties). £1 entry - a range of activities on offer!

NEW!! Fridays 6.30-8.30pm Girls’ Night! For Secondary

School Years 7-13 (11-19yrs) £1 entry - a range of fun and interesting activities on offer just for young women!

FOOTBALL PROJECT ALSO COMING SOON ON FRIDAY NIGHTS! The youth club programme has a range of activities including sports, arts/ crafts, roller skating, quizzes, computers, games, Wii, karaoke, and cooking. We’re also a C-card access point for condoms!

Also tuck shop and pool tables available at subsidised rates!

We also do lots of trips and weekends away! Contact the office for holiday times as we usually change the programme during holidays to do more trips!

Contact us at 0117 9691938 or standrewsmyc@hotmail.co.uk For the wider community: Wednesdays 2-5pm Work Club: 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!

Thursdays 10am-noon : Silver Surfers (note we’ve changed from Fridays!) 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! Free to come along anytime, just 50p for a tea/coffee (and sometimes a biscuit!) This group does not run during August

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Mondays: 6.30-8pm: Inters 1012 yrs. activities include football, basketball and other sports, pool, table tennis, computers, cookery and craft, tuck shop 8pm-10pm: Seniors 13+, activities include circuit training, football, basketball and other sports, pool, table tennis, computers, cookery and craft, tuck shop, Subs £1 (50p members) Tuesdays: 6.30-7.30: Junior Judo 5-12 yrs;

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7.30-9pm: Senior Judo 13+, £2.50 children/students, £3 adults Wednesday: Occasional events in or out of Club.

Thursdays: 6.30-7.45: Juniors 5-9 yrs, activities include games, computers, cookery, tuck shop.

8pm-10pm: Seniors 13+, activities include DJing, football, basketball and other sports, pool, table tennis, computers, cookery and craft, tuck shop, Subs £1 (50p members) Friday: 7.30-10pm: Seniors 13+,

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class, 6.30-7.30 Tuesdays: Keep fit, 2-4pm, 969 3326; Flower arranging, 2-4pm, 01454 412 087; Dog training, 7-9pm, 01454 616630; Pilates, 7-9pm, 502 2411; AA, 7.30-9.30; Cacti club (3rd Tues), call 950 3604 Wednesdays: Pilates, 10-12; Dawn James Art, 962 2982; Camera Club, 7.30-9.30, alternate weeks, call 965 1242 for details; Strictly Ballroom, 907 6960; Historical Club (4th Wed), 7.30-9.30, 969 2025

What’s coming up in Filton July 21

Filton Library, 10.30am, Baked Teenz Teen reading group

community centre or from me on 07599712393. www. gigglenwiggle.com

July 26

August 2

Filton Library, 10.30am – 12pm Get, Set, Go! Drop in Children’s Activity

July 28

“Giggle ‘n’ Wiggle” night at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, a comedy show followed by dancing, starts at 8pm with doors at 7pm, tickets are £10 in advance from the

Filton Library, 10am – 12pm Blacklight Puppet Theatre Children’s activity

August 5

As part of the Filton Twinning Association’s visit this year, St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre will be working with local groups to organise an Olympics afternoon of fun at Elm Park.

FR E Cof E f e Mo rni e ngs !

August 6-10

Colourguard summer school, 10am - 4pm. Come and join our colorguard summer school, learn new skills in dance technique, flag spinning and expressive performance. Price £10 per day or £40 for the week. Early morning drop off, 8:30am – 10:00am, extra £5.00 per day.

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Thursdays: Short mat bowls, 2-4pm, 969 2025; Line dancing, 7.30-9.30, 07792 456988; Flower arranging, 7.30-9.30, 01454 412087; AA, 07831 338085; Keep fit, 8-9pm, 969 3326 Fridays: Bingo, 7.30-9.30, 9690311; Karate, 6-8pm, 07982 720158 Saturdays: Kung Fu, 07759 583688; Sundays: Karate, 10.30-noon, 07982 720 158; New Pastures Ministry, 07786 271 33

07717858585, Email: andy_hewlett@hotmail.com

August 9

Filton Library, 10.30am – 12pm Let the Stories Begin! Children’s craft drop in activity

September 8

Charborough Road Primary, Car boot sale, 11am to 2pm

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