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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH P10 | WHAT’S ON P12 | LETTERS P18

End of an era for Filton Cubs as Wendy retires Pages 6-7

Q&A with Abbeywood’s new associate headteacher Page 13

Morrisons coming to Filton Turn to Page 5

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Chancellor’s £1m pledge for Air Ambulance Page 9

Filton smokers’ help to quit Page 2

Mike bows out on a high note

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Smokers offered free help to quit Smokers in Filton thinking of quitting this New Year is being offered free support from Smokefree South Gloucestershire.

Smokefree South Gloucestershire offer the NHS Stop Smoking Service, now funded by South Gloucestershire Council, which has already helped thousands of people to quit smoking for good.

An estimated seven million people will make a New Year’s resolution to improve an aspect of their health and stopping smoking is one of the most common pledges.

Free help and support is available to help you succeed with your New Year’s resolution including medications such as nicotine patches and tablets.

Smokers are four times more likely to quit with support so anyone interested is urged book on to one of the free Smokefree sessions which run in Filton, Kingswood, Patchway, Staple Hill and Yate.

Dr Mark Pietroni, Director of Public Health at South

Gloucestershire Council, said: “We know that no two smokers are the same and individuals have their own reasons for wanting to stop.

“That’s why we tailor our service to fit individual needs and lifestyles. And to make life easier we provide free one-toone and group support in lots of convenient locations.

“Studies show that you’re up to four times more likely to quit successfully if you use a combination of stop smoking medicine and specialist support from your local Smokefree service.

“Thousands of people have already quit for good with our help and if you want to make a healthier start to 2015 then get in touch with us.”

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16 new homes to be built as demolition of Newleaze House is set to begin

Demolition is due to start this month as Filton’s Newleaze House is replaced with 16 new homes.

Five three-bed homes, four two-bed homes, four one-bed flats and two two-bed flats will be built on the site of the former elderly people’s home.

Newleaze House was popular with residents but its design meant access was difficult for those with mobility issues and the rooms were small.

All residents were relocated to modern developments, including The Bluebells in Bradley Stoke.

Owner Merlin Housing Society has been awarded £2.4m of funding from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to build 84 homes in South Gloucestershire over the next

three years. The money is part of the HCA’s Affordable Homes Programme which saw £886m given out to building projects across the country.

Merlin is going to use the funding to help finance the redevelopment of nine nontraditional housing sites in Coalpit Heath, Little Stoke and Iron Acton, plus Newleaze House in Filton.

Head of Development Michelle Thomas said: “We’re delighted to receive this money from the HCA. We already own these sites and have detailed redevelopment plans in place for them.

“We’ve chosen the nontraditional sites as the properties on them are in real need of improvement.

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“They are suffering from structural defects and have become very expensive to heat for those living there.

“The former older people’s housing scheme in Filton has a large number of unpopular bedsits, with narrow corridors and many stairs, which really weren’t ideal for older people or anyone with mobility issues.

“We closed the site last year and found residents safer, more suitable homes.

“This money will help us replace all these properties with modern, affordable, energy efficient homes.”

Now Merlin has been successful with its first bid, it hopes to be able to secure grant funding for other new developments in future.

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Sports stars gather in Filton

Commonwealth medallists, Paralympians, British Champions, clubs, coaches and schools gathered at BAWA in Filton last month for the Active South Gloucestershire 2014 Sports Awards.

The annual event recognises the achievement, dedication and contribution of local people who are involved in playing, coaching and organising sports across South Gloucestershire.

Local residents nominate people who they feel deserve to be acknowledged for their accomplishments, and all of the award winners have demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring sporting activities are championed at a grass roots level.

Cllr Howard Gawler, Chairman of South Gloucestershire Council, said: “The Active South Gloucestershire 2014 Sports Awards ceremony was a really enjoyable occasion for all involved. Well done to everyone who received a nomination.

“It was great to see (multiple Commonwealth meadallist from Longwell Green) Claudia Fragapane pick up the Sportsperson of the Year Award after her incredible success over the past 12 months.

“This has been an exciting year for sport for Great Britain with Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games.”

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by BBC Radio Bristol’s Geoff Twentyman.

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By Rebecca Day A Morrisons M Local supermarket is expected to open on Gloucester Road North this month, bringing with it around 20 new jobs, the Filtonvoice understands.

The ‘M local’ sign is already in place, and it is understood members of the public will be able to use the store, on the site of the old Texaco garage, from January 19.

The overall development, reported to encompass around four other retail units, has been built in place of the petrol garage which was demolished last April.

Morrisons development executive Simon Finlay said: “We are delighted to bring a Morrisons M local store to Filton.

M local’s focus on providing a great value fresh food offer to the communities we serve and this store will create around 20 new jobs.”

Morrisons communications manager, Sarah Atta said: “We are delighted to confirm that our new Morrisons M Local will open at Gloucester Road North in the

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End of an era for Filton Cubs as long-standing leader retires after 22 years The 18th December was the end of an era for the 1st Filton Cub pack as their leader Akela (Wendy Cahill) retired from Scouting after more than 20 years as a Cub leader.

Parents, leaders, Cubs and Scouts gathered to wish her well at the end of her final session.

The young people presented her with flowers, cards and gifts to mark her 9 years at the Nutfield Grove HQ. Wendy first got involved in Scouting back in 1992 when her son attended a summer camp at Weston.

The camp was abandoned due to torrential wind and rain blowing the marquee and most of the tents down. But there was still time, however, for the leaders to persuade Wendy to join the 204th Scout Group.

Three years later, she became a fully-fledged Cub Scout Leader.

The group moved around a few times before settling into the old Salvation Army church on Filton Avenue.

After 10 years at this site, the group closed in 2005 due to the redevelopment of the area.

It was at this time that Wendy moved to the 1st Filton group.

During her time, the group has had mixed fortunes. In 2008, it was very close to folding as experienced leaders left and the numbers of young people was very low.

Since that time, the group has built up in numbers and now has a full pack of 24 Cubs, two Beaver Colonies, a growing Scout section and a waiting list of more young people wanting to join in the fun.

Wendy has overseen many camps through the years, often wet and windy like that very first one.

Her last camp back in October saw every Cub in the Pack attending and for once weather

Wendy, right, with the current Cub pack at the Nutfield Grove HQ in Filton wasn’t an issue as Wendy had finally discovered indoor camping!

There have been many highlights to Wendy’s time as a Cub leader. From driving a fire engine at BAe systems, to County jamborees to a sleepover with over 150 Cubs at @Bristol, life as a Cub leader has certainly not been dull.

Wendy said: “Mud is usually a feature of many of the camps I have been on. The most memorable has to have been the Ton of Fun camp in May 2007 to celebrate Scouting’s centenary. I still have the camp T-shirt with mud stains on it. Nothing can get the stains out.”

Although she is retiring as leader, Wendy will not be severing ties with the group completely. Her husband, John, is still the overall Group leader as well as leading the Scouts, so no doubt the young people will be seeing her again.

Reflecting on her many years in Scouting, Wendy said: “Scouting provides a variety of activities which can fire the imagination and enthusiasm of the young people. In all my years of Scouting I have found that Cubs love nothing better than sitting around an open fire toasting marshmallows, and if I’m perfectly honest – so do I!” With Wendy leaving, the group is now in search of a new leader.

The group will continue to run with a mixture of the Group Scout leader, assistant leaders and parent helpers, but anyone interested in volunteering should contact John Cahill on jcahill@ blueyonder.co.uk or 07986 053005.

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“Mud is usually

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Filton’s MP Jack Lopresti was praised after Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visited Filton following a pledge of £1m to run the service for a year.

The funding will allow the Great Western Air Ambulance service to run its EC135 helicopter. The helicopter, currently based at Filton Airfield, is part of the regional 999 emergency response service.

However doubt remains over the future location of he air ambulance after the plans for housing developments and employment on Filton Airfield indicated space may not be available, meaning the helicopter would need a new home.

It provides a critical care service to emergences across the counties of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire. It is the youngest air ambulance in England and Wales so this will secure the charity’s future as it has just upgraded to the EC135 helicopter.

The Chancellor met members of the critical care team including two of the original crew members Critical Care Paramedic Pete Sadler and Clinical Support Officer John Wood and seeing the helicopter that the funds will support.

Mr Osborne made the funding pledge during the Autumn Statement, when he also unveiled a £5m infrastructure/equipment fund for Air Ambulances across England and Wales, to support purchasing helipads and lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators. The Chancellor

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Clinical support officer and critical care paramedic John Wood; critical care paramedic Pete Sadler; critical care consultant Lt Col Paul Reveley; trainee critical care paramedic James Yates; MP for Bristol North West Charlotte Leslie; George Osborne; MP for Filton & Bradley Stoke Jack Lopresti, GWAAC chief executive John Christensen; GWAAC fundraising manager Emma Carter; senior base pilot Jim Green; and SWAST operations manager Dave Manners.

Chancellor visits Filton following £1m pledge for air ambulance further announced VAT refunds to all air ambulance charities, worth £25 million over five years.

The funding comes from Libor fines levied on banks. The Chancellor pledged that all the proceeds of these fines would be spent during this parliament on military and blue light good causes. Mr Osborne said: “The Great Western Air Ambulance saves lives across the south west, so I’m delighted to be able to keep their helicopter flying with £1m of additional funding.

“This funding comes from Libor fines levied on banks, and it’s only right that funds from those who demonstrated the worst values should go to those, like the brave air ambulance crews, who demonstrate the best of British values on a daily basis.

That’s why I’ve earmarked more than £30m of funding for air ambulances across the country.”

GWAAC Chief Executive John Christensen said: We were delighted at the Chancellor’s pledge of £1m of funding and that he was able to see first-hand how important this funding is. For the first time since I started GWAAC our future is looking financially secure. This is all down to the effort of Jack Lopresti MP plus other local MPs in the area and of course the fantastic team behind GWAAC.”

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This month, we meet Dave Trimby, director of DTR Roofing Tell us about your company.

I've been working on roofs since I was 14, helping out during the school holidays, so when I left school, I went on and did a four-year apprenticeship, and received an NVQ Level 2 in roofing at college in Bradley Stoke. After that, I set up DTR Roofing, when I was 18, so I've been running the business for 16 years. I have three people working for me.

Dave Trimby has been running his roofing business for 16 years

I was born locally, and went to Filton High School (a proper Filtonian!) so it's great to work in an area I'm familiar with. I enjoy meeting different people, doing different types of roofs, they're all different – and our customers are always pleased to see us.

It's also great being my own boss.

What makes your service different from other companies?

We use the best materials on the market and I’m always involved in the job – I want to be the person our customers deal with.

What service do you provide to the people of Filton?

I provide all aspects of roofing, such as roof conversions, slate roofing, loft conversions, new roofs, old roofs, flat roofs, insurance jobs... anything to do with roofs really. And I use all the best materials on the market, making us the number one roofing service in Filton!

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Mike bows out of choir on high note

The Filtones Choir has bid a sad farewell to conductor Mike Watson, who retired at Christmas.

Mike was presented with a Bristol Blue Glass plate inscribed with a dedication for his loyal service to the choir for 15 years, five as accompanist and the last ten as music director.

Just before Christmas, he also made his last presentations of cheques to two of the three charities that the Filtones have been supporting this year.

Claremont School’s Starfish Pool Appeal and the Motor Neurone Disease Association each received £450, after Action for ME was presented with £1,000 earlier in the year.

During Mike’s ten-year tenure as music director, he has been instrumental in helping the choir to raise £20,000 for various charities and its members hope to continue his good work in

two accompanists, and will continue to meet and rehearse on Wednesday afternoons from 1.45-3.45pm at Eden Grove Methodist Church, Horfield.

The choir is always open to new members, and is nonauditioning. You don’t have to be able to read music as learning CDs are available – just drop in on a Wednesday afternoon and give it a try, or ring first and speak to chairman Niall O’Doherty on 0117 923 2590 or secretary Jean Day on 0117 3294704 for more information.

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Mike Watson with his Bristol Blue Glass plate, presented to him as he retired after 15 years with the Filtones Choir; right, presenting cheques to the Starfish Pool Appeal and Motor Neurone Disease Association the future with even more fundraising.

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Q&A with Abbeywood School’s new associate head, David Howe FV: Tell us about your role at Abbeywood DH: My new role as Associate Headteacher at Abbeywood Community school involves working with all members of the school community to build on the many strengths to delivery the very best educational experience for our students. Also working closely with parents/carers and the local community to ensure Abbeywood is placed at the heart of the local area and is the first school of choice for families in the surrounding community.

FV: Where did you teach before coming here and what was your subject?

DH: I was Deputy Headteacher for 6 years previously at The John Bentley School in Calne in Wiltshire, also an 11-18 community comprehensive.

Prior to that I have worked in a range of schools in Wiltshire, Kent, Cambridgeshire and Bristol, as well as Moscow and Cairo! My subject background is Geography.

FV: How do you think Abbeywood will compare with a school in Wiltshire?

DH: Despite the obvious contrast between the urban and rural settings I think the two schools are very similar in that that have a very cohesive school community which is rightly proud and optimistic about the future, as well as a very strong local community which is fully behind their local school to ensure it delivers the high quality education our children deserve.

FV: What attracted you to Abbeywood?

The moment I stepped into the school I was struck by the warm and purposeful atmosphere.

Abbeywood is a school with a genuine sense of commitment to making sure every student is cared for and where there is a real focus on ensuring each all can succeed. I have a profound belief in making sure every young person has the very best opportunities to become a confident life-long learner and positive citizen.

FV: What are the biggest challenges you will have?

DH: It’s always a challenge starting in a new school and initially my biggest challenge will be getting to know the staff, students and parents well. Like all schools, Abbeywood has to continually adapt its curriculum to meet the needs of its students and ensure the quality of teaching is the best it can be this will be my area of focus this year.

FV: What were your first impressions of your new colleagues and the students?

DH: The staff at Abbeywood are passionate, energetic and deeply caring and it is clear for any visitor that the strength of the Abbeywood community is build around mutual respect between staff and students.

FV: What would you wish to achieve at Abbeywood?

DH: To build upon the many strengths of the school as ‘measured’ by every single Abbeywood student fulfilling their potential as happy, confident and responsible young adults.

FV: Tell us a bit about yourself … family, interests DH: I live in Bath with my partner Jennie, and two sons Kieran (9) and Daniel (6). I am a big rugby union fan and also a keen skier, hill walker and I love to travel. I have lived and worked abroad and to date have visited 46 countries. Planned trips this year (2015) include skiing in Bulgaria and later in the year a visit to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. I am also a keen cook.

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Pro Wrestling Chaos are bringing their unique brand of wrestling entertainment suitable for all ages at the BAWA Club on the 31st of January with limited tickets available.

Following publicity in the December edition of the FiltonVoice, Pro Wrestling Chaos have seen an increase in ticket sales with all front row seats now sold out!

The full line up for the show has now been announced featuring six matches include: Gideon vs Captain Morgan in a lumberjack match with wrestlers surrounding the ring! Mike Bird will take on ‘Dynamite’ Pete Dunne (star of BBC Three show ‘People Like Us’) for the King of Chaos Championship, a four-way match including: T-Bone, Wild Boar, Martin Kirby and TNA British Bootcamp 2 star ‘The Mexican Sensation’ El Ligero! Dave Mercy will battle Morgan Webster, Alex Steele and ‘The One Man Wolfpack’ Kid Lykos will take on Big Grizzly and KillBane in tag team action, and finally Jeckel will face off against Charlie Garrett.

Chaos promoter Nick Woolcock said: ‘This is possibly one of the best line ups we’ve put on at Pro Wrestling Chaos and the response from the public so far has been great! We’re very hopeful this show could be a sell-out and are already planning to return to the BAWA club later in the year’ Tickets for this event are on sale now, Priced at £10 each or 4 for £30. Tickets are available from the BAWA Club directly, calling 07957198511 or online via www.prowrestlingchaos.com. Further information can also be found through the Pro Wrestling Chaos Facebook page.

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This is adding to the “Internet of Things”, a phrase which describes how many devices, from phones, TVs and computers to fridges and heart monitoring machines, are all connecting together.

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SGS College wins place on UK programme SGS College has been awarded a place on a national development programme designed to provide tailored support for groups that want to set up new free schools.

SGS College submitted an application to develop a Free School for 11-19 year old learners

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Make weight loss for life, not just January This new year thousands of people in Bristol will embark on a bid to lose weight and get fit, and a local weight-loss expert is urging them to ditch the fad diets and choose a weight-loss plan they can sustain.

Carolyn, who runs Slimming World groups in Horfield and Filton, says faddy diets aren’t the answer: “Lots of people start January with the best of intentions but by the end of the month so many of them have given up, defeated by hunger, boredom or feelings of deprivation. I want people to know that losing weight doesn’t have to be that way, that not all slimming attempts are doomed and not all ‘diets’ are the same.

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Lifeguards - We are currently looking for casual lifeguards. If you are NPLQ qualified and you would like to join our team, please call 01454-866686 for more information, or apply in writing to Lifeguard Application, Filton Sports & Leisure Centre, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS. Please include your CV and a copy of your NPLQ certificate, we look forward to hearing from you.

Swimming Teachers – (ASA) If you are qualified and you are looking for work please get in touch, please email swimming@filtontowncouncil.gov.uk for more information.

NEW ACTIVITIES FOR 2015

• Swimfit and challenge badges for children, Fridays 5.30pm – 6.15pm, starting 9th January 2015 • Mini water polo with Bristol Central Water Polo Club starting 6th January 2015 • Brownies and Beavers swimming badges course starting from £25 per course • Aquabumps antenatal sessions starting 7th January 2015, Wednesday mornings 10.00-10.30am • Adult learner week 12th January – 16th January, 10.30-11.00am normal price £32. Please contact reception for more information.

LIFEGUARD COURSE DATES

We are holding a National Pool Lifeguard Course during February half term (16th – 21st February) only £245 per person.

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From January 5th 2015 until March 12th 2015 we are offering off-peak swimming rates. Between the hours of 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, cost £2.50 for adults or £1.20 for children. (Does not include Filton residents’ rate)

BOOTCAMP AT FILTON LEISURE CENTRE Dates and Venues for information sessions for women only.

Filton every two weeks starting 12th January 2015 10-12 noon at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS Staple Hill every 2 weeks 9.a.m. – 12noon at Sure Start Children’s Centre, Page Road, Staple Hill, BS16 4NE Yate every 2 weeks, 9.a.m.-12noon West Gate Centre 21 West Walk, Yate BS37 4AX Other support; Freedom programmes available on Wed, Thurs – referral required, term time only, crèche available. – Client needs to call 0117 9612999 to self refer  Kingswood Thursday am (10.00 – 11.30)  Yate Wednesday pm (1.00 – 2.30)  Patchway Thursday pm (1.00 – 2.30)

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Do you know we are more than just a swimming pool? We have martial arts, badminton, squash, snooker, tennis courts and 5 side football courts all on offer. We also have softplay, a skate and bmx park and a recently refurbished children’s play area and outdoor Gym.

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Filton Town Council Council chairman seeks Filton’s best Filton Town Council’s chairman has launched a new awards scheme aimed at finding the ‘best of Filton’ across a range of categories.

Cllr Rikki Teml said he wanted to give the opportunity to all residents to nominate and recognise people and groups who make the community a better place in which to live.

Filton residents are now being urged to submit their nominations, with supporting statments no more than 350 words, by January 31, either to the Filton Town Council office, Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS or by emailing to rikki.teml@ filtontowncouncil.gov.uk The categories are: l Young person of the year

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l Teacher of the year l Community group of the year l Community champion of the year l Good neighbour award l Local business of the year The winners will be announced in March with a presentation on a date to be confirmed.

Cllr Teml said: “Filton is a vibrant, ambitious community and it is the people and organisations which make it so.

“I thought it was important to recognise in public the good work done in Filton by so many people and I am looking forward to hearing the stories of why people have been nominated.”

I wish to nominate _______________________________________ in the category _______________________________________ My details (will not be published) Name Address Email Phone

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Town council office January 20th, 6.30pm Tel: 01454 866 698; Planning Committee Leisure Centre Small Meeting Room Tel: 01454 866686; 27th, 7.30pm Full Council Meeting or our website filtontowncouncil.gov.uk Pavilion Leisure centre reception hours: Mondays 9am – 7.45pm Tuesdays 9am-8.15pm Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9am – 7.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5.30pm Pop in and see us or ring on 01454 866686 for information.

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10th, 6.30pm Finance Committee Pavilion 17th, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 24th, 7.30pm Full Council Meeting Pavilion

March 10th, 7.30pm Finance Commitee Pavilion 17th, 6.30pm Planning Committee Small Meeting Room 31st, 7.30pm Full Council Meeting Pavilion All of these meetings are open to the public

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This is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, learning transferable skills for the workplace and giving something back to your community whilst helping others. Flexible as agreed. Usually 2 hours per week/fortnight.

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We offer access to quality banking services with affordable loans, competitive savings accounts and current accounts.

BCU is not for profit and owned by our members – that’s everyone who saves, borrows or banks with us.

When people put their savings with us we are able to help other people with loans. Any profit we make gets recycled back into helping local people. So the more people who become members, the more people we can help out. We offer a variety of loan products to suit your circumstances and our interest rates are competitive for small and larger amounts; there are no application fees or early repayment charges. Once you’re a member you can apply for up to £15,000, subject to status.

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Views on Facebook

Judy: I think that to make things harder for the general public to recycle things - will lead to an increased temptation to fly-tip or to try to put stuff in the black bins. However tightening up on the rules as to what a ‘van’ is could be useful. Introducing a registration scheme would be unenforceable - what if you were to borrow a car from a friend/ neighbour as yours wouldn’t fit the waste in? Bristol and SG are very close together and in the summer we had a flood and my friends (who live just inside the Bristol boundary) helped with the needed rapid disposal of saturated items.

Failure of bin collectors to take extra bags at Christmas

Elizabeth: Oh well let’s see how much fly tipping there will be.

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Helen: I could have filled my bin again straight away and still had bags left over. Had to go sit in the one-hour sort-it queue.

Jo: They did say on the bottom of their leaflet that they’ll take an extra recycling bag so should have taken it.

Michelle: It’s hard enough at the best of times when you have a larger family let alone at Christmas and I always recycle whatever I can. Frustrating, especially as this is one of the things our council tax pays for.

Roger: I am very annoyed about this and will be raising it to see if it can be put right by next Christmas.

Pete: They used to allow one extra bag at this time of year because of the delay to collections. Because of recycling they probably don’t think we need it and some may abuse it and just sling it all in one bin.

Jeanne: My black bin emptied today and already full with the left over bags.

Samantha: I guess that we will have a shorter collection wait at the end of Jan (only 11 days between 12th & 24th) so hopefully so we won’t have as much to put in our bins then but

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Helen: Just a thought. As the majority of Filton residents seem to have student houses next door to them, use their flipping bins! We have and so have other neighbours.

Claire: What annoyed me was that people who had piled up their bins ridiculously high with extra bags got emptied, but if you followed the rules & ensured your lid was shut & had bags by the side (far easier to handle) it just got left. I saw loads of bins piled high. Will do that the next time.

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Is this the future of aviation?

Round One of Airbus’ global competition Fly Your Ideas has attracted worldwide entries on how the next generation will tackle the future challenges of aviation.

Over 50 Airbus experts and innovators are now reviewing the more than 500 ideas submitted, such as the one above, including entries from UWE and university of Bristol. Their mission is to select the 100 teams who merit a place in Round Two of the competition.

Filton-based Ian Lane, Airbus Senior Expert and Fly Your Ideas assessor, pictured with his team above right, said: “We passionately debate and review each idea. It is an absolute privilege and inspiration to see such imaginative, unrestrained thinking from the student teams. As aviation professionals, we have insight into which developments are already in the pipeline, so the idea has to be genuinely new. It could be something very simple, used in a

new context or combined with an element in a way we haven’t seen before.”

Whether selected for the next round or not, Airbus will give feedback to every team on their submission.

The 100 selected teams will be announced this month. Just the top five teams will make it to the final and present their ideas at a live event in June 2015.

The winning team will receive a €30,000 prize.

A spokesman said: “What sets

Fly Your Ideas apart from other global student competitions is the deep and company-wide engagement of the Airbus teams.

“The assessors were drawn from right across the business, and include non-technical professionals as well as engineers and aviation experts.

“The multidisciplinary, multicultural teams reflect the way Airbus people work inside the company, and the firm belief that diversity is a driver of innovation.”

Would you like to be pampered?

A massage or manicure? Stalls selling relaxation products. Gift vouchers available £5 for 15 min manicure, £10 for 15 min massage. Great for Christmas presents. Bar available.

Thursday 15th January 7.00 – 9.00pm at Orchard School.

Come and join us and have a relaxing evening.

Pre-booking essential. Contact Sue Sambrook on 0117 3534698 or call into the school reception to pick up a gift voucher.

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Filton planning applications December Applications

20 Park Road Conversion of existing dwelling to form 2no. self-contained flats with associated works.

963 Filton Avenue Erection of front porch (retrospective).

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

Decisions

34 Wallscourt Road Erection of single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.6 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.8 metres and the height of the eaves would be 2.4 metres.

No Objection 9 Elgin Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the

original house by 3.265 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.757 metres and for which the height of the eaves would be no more than 3 metres.

Approved 21 Tenth Avenue Erection of single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.1 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.9 metres and the height of the eaves would be 2.6 metres.

No Objection 15 Ferndale Road Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation.

Approve with Conditions 54 Gloucester Road North Change of use from Dwelling (Class C3) to Offices (Class B1) as defined in Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to include

new access and associated works.

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amended) (Resubmission of PT13/3233/F).

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701 Southmead Road Erection of detached garage (Resubmission of PT14/3149/ F).

Approve with Conditions

50 Cropthorne Road Erection of single storey rear extension to facilitate the conversion of existing dwelling to form 2no. self contained flats with associated works.

Approve with Conditions

Rear Of 1 Tenth Avenue Demolition of existing detached garage to facilitate the erection of 3no. detached dwellings with access and associated works.

Refusal 5 Station Road Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of land as residential garden (Use Class C3).

Refusal 43 Gloucester Road North Change of use from a former GP surgery (Class D1) to a large house in multiple occupation (sui-generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as

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New year brings change for buses Filton residents who use buses to travel around the area are being informed that with the new year there will be some new routes and some new timetables from this month.

Services that will see amended timetables but no change to their routes are: Service 12: UWE Frenchay Campus to UWE Bower Ashton Campus – Operator: Wessex Service 13: UWE Frenchay Campus to Broadmead, Bristol – Operator: Wessex Service 14: UWE Frenchay Campus to Bristol Centre – Operator: Wessex Service 19: UWE Frenchay Campus to Bristol Centre – Operator: Wessex Other changes affecting local routes are: Service 312: Service will operate between Thornbury and UWE Frenchay Campus only –

Operator: Severnside The section of route between Downend and UWE Frenchay is withdrawn. Timetable amended to run at peak times only.

Saturday service is withdrawn.

Service X5: Weston-Super-Mare to UWE Frenchay Campus – Operator: First Timetable amended and service extended beyond Cribbs Causeway to Bristol Parkway Station and UWE Frenchay Campus. The service will no longer be serving Congresbury and Yatton. Beyond Cribbs Causeway towards UWE the service will operate via Highwood Road, Stoke Lane, Little Stoke Lane, Hatchet Road, Bristol Parkway Station, Brierly Furlong, Great Stoke Way, Filton Road and Coldharbour Lane to the Frenchay Campus.

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Focus on photography skills with club Is photography your hobby or have you ever wanted to improve the quality of your photos perhaps to the level you’re proud of? You may want to learn how to edit out some of those annoying features which always seem to appear where you don’t want them.

Kingswood Photographic Society is welcoming new members to its Friday evening meetings to hear speakers from

other clubs and get advice from other members at all levels of photography.

The group holds 48 meetings a year from 7pm for a 7.30pm start on Fridays at St Barnabas Church Hall in Warmley, with a fee of £3 per visit for non-members for up to three meetings, which is refundable if you decide to become a member.

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SENIOR E ENTRANSC EXAM 10 & 17 Saturdays January 2015

On Wednesday 17th December, students wore their Christmas jumpers to get into the Christmas Spirit. The Christmas dinner was also on this day.

Students wore some fantastic jumpers. Quite a few had decorated up their old jumpers using tinsel and pompoms. Other Christmassy items were worn, including Santa hats and reindeer antlers!

Like all dress-down days at Abbeywood, students paid £1 to take part. The money is going to Save the Children. You can see more about this here: www.jumpers.savethechildren.org.uk

Associate head Judith Mee, who is leaving Abbeywood, has been reflecting on her time at the school

Juniors Open House Thursday 22 & Friday 23 January 9:30–11:30am Friday 27 February 9:30–11:30am Contact Mrs Carolyn Matthews 0117 930 3068 www.qehbristol.co.uk

It is with very mixed emotions that I write this. It is tough to realise that a 35-year teaching career is closing and that I will be saying goodbye to so many people who I hold in such high regard.

I have enjoyed enormously being part of the transformation of this school to one of which students, staff, parents and governors are justifiably proud. I was delighted that Ofsted made specific references to the special atmosphere at our school and the contribution that students make as leaders and learners.

There have been so many personal highlights for me and so many special memories that it is hard to remember that I have been here for barely three years.

Naturally, I am also excited about the prospect of having more time to enjoy my grandchildren and to travel.

Starting as we mean to go on, my husband and I are off to India in January.

We have not been on holiday outside of term-time since I was supply teaching when our children were very young.

I know that under Dave

Howe’s leadership, Abbeywood will go from strength to strength.

The staff here are amazing and are completely focused on helping all our students to the very best outcomes. The Olympus Academy Trust will also be entering exciting new times in January with the addition of Charborough Road and Meadowbrook Primary Schools to our family.

Thank you for all your support, encouragement and challenge in my time at Abbeywood.

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Gothic Exhibition at the British Library A group of Year 7 students visited the British Library’s ‘Terror and Wonder’ exhibition, all about Gothic literature, in London.

During a workshop session they discovered more about the devices writers used to try and scare their readers, before getting a chance to explore the spooky exhibits in more detail - if they dared!

Sports Personality of the Year Awards, pictured Orchard’s talented sports stars were treated to an awards evening with their families.

The awards were presented by Scott Turner - a Team GB Sled Hockey player who delivered an inspirational address about how he persevered to achieve sporting success following devastating injuries. The evening was a huge success enjoyed by proud parents of committed and talented young sports men and women.

Interactive talk with Professor Brian Cox Aspiring scientists at Orchard School recently took part in a question and answer session with Professor Brian Cox, which was broadcast live across the internet to schools around the country. Professor Cox answered questions about subjects ranging

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Classical Studies Theatre Trip GCSE Classical Studies students travelled to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre to watch Roy Williams’

production of Greek dramatist Sophocles’ famous tragedy ‘Antigone’, which they have been studying recently. The action was transplanted from the ancient world to a contemporary setting, providing us all with valuable new insights into the play’s timeless themes of power, control and love.

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How well do you know Filton?

Filton Community Association has come up with this challenging quiz to test all Filtonians In November there was a Filton Activities Community Trail on which there were a variety of activities for people of all ages to try out at a number of different locations around Filton.

One such location was the Filton Community Centre, where you could enter a quiz on your general/historical information about Filton.

Of the six entries that were returned, the person with the most correct number of answers was Leo Cottle, aged 8, with seven correct answers, narrowly beating Councillor Adam Monk (six correct).

A very well done to all who entered what proved to be a very challenging quiz.

Perhaps you’d like to have a go?

1. Filton has two telephone exchanges, one is still in use. Where are they?

2. Filton’s third police station has just been demolished. Where were the other two?

3. Who built the Red House on Conygre Road?

4. Which building is the old manor house of Filton?

5. What do the washing machines on the Snow & Rock store celebrate?

6. How was Filton originally spelt?

7. Which diocese does Filton belong to?

8. What is the size of the parish of Filton land?

9. How many houses on the airfield development will be in Filton parish?

10. Is the Brabazon hanger in Filton or in Bristol?

11. In what year was Concorde’s maiden flight?

12. What was the date of her last flight?

13. When and why was the Filton Community Centre built?

14. How many war memorials are there in Filton?

Answers will be available in next month’s edition.

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Ian Thomas entered the prize draw at Sainsbury’s East Filton, where the Centre for Dentistry has a practice, and on December 19 he was randomly selected to receive the treatment.

Dentists Daniel Woricker and Priya Bahal, who work at the practice, will carry out the painless procedure, which usually costs from £600 but is offered for £399 at the centre or less for those who join their dental plan.

Lisa Riley, CEO of Centre for Dentistry, said: “As prizes and offers go, we think you can’t do better than giving someone a beautiful smile for Christmas.”

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At a time when a general election looms and we are told by certain politicians and parties that they just “want our Britain back”, it is sobering to reflect that those qualities deemed essentially British

by Paddington and his Aunt Lucy back in Peru – fairness, politeness and hospitality – are those that are most endangered when we turn our backs on those in need. It is the Browns’ small-minded neighbour, Mr Curry, played by Peter Capaldi, who best encapsulates this when he realises the consequences of his prejudice towards Paddington and seeks to make belated amends. I rather think that Paddington would give all of them a good hard stare.

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the sticky bear, the kindly Mr Gruber who runs an antique shop on Portobello Road, is a refugee from Hitler’s Germany, and in the film his tragic past is hinted at in a way that is both poignant and subtle.

Of course, there have been additions to pad the story out to feature film length, principally the introduction of Millicent Clyde, an evil and fanatical taxidermist played by Nicole Kidman as a cross between her character Mrs Coulter in The Golden Compass and Cruella de Vil. But there’s plenty for traditionalists also, not least the introduction of the famous blue duffle coat, which caused a frisson not dissimilar to the one that runs through a cinema audience whenever James Bond’s Aston Martin first

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Young stars give their first performance A drama group for Filton children which was only formed last year has given its first concert.

Rising Stars, which caters for children aged 6-10, delighted a packed house at St Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall with a Christmas concert featuring a play, songs, dance and comedy.

The group’s director, Bridget Coulter, said: “We were so proud of all the children - for A number of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, including several which serve residents of Filton, have been allocated grants by South Gloucestershire Council.

Community groups from across the area were encouraged to apply for three-year grants between 1 May and 31 August 2014.

Decisions regarding the allocation of funding were made by the Communities Committee last month.

The following organisations received funding: Southern Brooks Community Partnership received £86,250 to lead a partnership delivering work in five priority neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire (Filton, Cadbury Heath, Kingswood, Patchway and Yate/Dodington).

The organisation has service level agreements with Juice, Kingsmeadow Flat, Chase and Kingsforest Community Project, Abbotswood Action and CVS South Gloucestershire to deliver this work.

South Gloucestershire CVS were awarded £74,192 towards a project which aims to build a strong voluntary sector in South Gloucestershire. CVS will enable Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations to continue to diversify their income streams and draw valuable additional financial resources into the area. The funding will help to cover running costs and also support volunteer centres in Yate, Southern Brooks, Chase & Kings Forest and Thornbury.

some of them this was their first performance in front of a ‘live’ audience.

“They worked very hard to produce this show and hopefully this is just the start of even better things for the group.

“We will be returning in late January to start getting ready for our summer show and although spaces are limited, interested parents should call on 07889 409012 for more details.”

Community groups to share grant funding pot Age UK were allocated £20,000, which will contribute to the leadership of older people’s services with South Gloucestershire Council and other partners. The funding will maintain and develop strategically relevant services for older people and enable the organisation to secure income for service delivery.

Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI) Hate Crime were awarded £20,000 for South Gloucestershire Hate Crime Services. It will be delivered by a SARI Project Work team with input from specialist organisations.

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West of England Rural Network (WERN) were awarded £15,000 towards their work with communities at Parish level to develop community-led (Parish) plans, which research the concerns and aspirations of everyone in the community.

South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network (SGDEN) received £10,000 for their work with disabled people living and working within South

Gloucestershire using the social model of disability as opposed to the medical model of disability.

Working in partnership with disabled communities, their families and carers, SGDEN will identify issues faced by disabled people and develop strategies that help tackle them.

South Gloucestershire Over 50s Forum were allocated £10,000 to help them become a network, forum and platform for the over fifties in the South Gloucestershire area.

For more information visit www.southglos.gov.uk/grants, email grants@southglos.gov. uk or call our grants helpline on 01454 865865 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm).

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis Mondays

Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 9.30am10.30am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4 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 Friendly Faces group: 12.30-2.30pm at St Andrew’s Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS: £3 per session.

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

Call 0117 9691938 for more information.

Tuesdays

Pre-School story and Rhyme time 9.30am, Filton Library, Shields Centre, Aqua fit Tuesdays, 9.45 – 10.30am & 7.00- 7.45pm, cost £4.50 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.

Filtones Choir. We rehearse every Wednesday afternoon from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. at Eden Grove Methodist Church. “We are a non auditioning four part harmony choir of mainly retired ladies and gentleman who enjoy the sociability of singing together. We give afternoon concerts to organisations, such as pensioners’ clubs, all over Bristol, and at least two main evening concerts every year, one of which is in summer (our main charity fund raising event) and at Christmas. We have sufficient sopranos at present but are actively seeking tenors, basses and ladies who can sing alto. If

you would like to come along and try us out please ring our Musical Director, Mike Watson on 0117 9083778 for a chat or just come along one Wednesday afternoon and have a listen to us. You will be made very welcome.” For more information please see our web site www.filtones.co.uk Horfield Townswomens Guild are a really friendly Guild that meet on the second Wednesday of every month at St. Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield at 2.30 pm. Ladies are welcome to just turn up or ring Edna on 0117 949 5413 for a chat about the Guild.

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

Thursdays

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

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

Potential new members very welcome. Call 0117 979 3208 Knitting Group 5.45 pm – 6.45pm Thursdays, Filton Library, Shields Centre Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

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

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

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

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

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

finding local courses to get more qualifications!

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

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

Fridays

Dinky Dolphins, baby and pre-school swimming session, games music and play, 10am11am. These sessions are first come, first served. £4 for 1 adults and up to two children, Filton Sports and Leisure Centre, term time only, term time only.

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

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

Saturdays

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

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

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

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

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

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What’s on in Filton on a regular basis 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.

St Andrews Youth Centre

For young people: Mondays: Duke of Edinburgh’s awards 6-7pm Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Wednesdays: Youth club for 12-18s (Year 8+) 7.30-9.30pm, £1 Thursdays: Silver surfers 10am-12pm, £2.50 Work club (currently closed ‘til September) 12.30-3pm Youth club for young people 11-15years with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Transition social club for people aged 16+ with learning/social difficulties or ASD 5.30-7pm, £1 Fridays: Street dance for 9-14year olds, 3.45-4.45pm, £4 Youth club for 9-12year olds (School Years 5,6 & 7) 5.30-7pm, £1 Plus: Filton Friendly Faces group 12.30-2.30pm Mondays Silver surfers 10am-12pm Thursdays Work club 12.30-3pm Thursdays Debbie Teml, Youth Centre Manager (Half-time; office hours

on Thursday & Fridays) St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre, Elm Park, Filton, BS34 7PS. 0117 9691938 - 07789 947506 - www.standrewsmyc. btik.com

Don’t forget you can also support St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre by registering at www. easyfundraising.org.uk - then you can help us raise money when you do any online shopping with various big brand websites, without spending even a penny more! Ask us if you need more details! Thanks for your support!

Pyramid Youth Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

New members are welcome.

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

Based at 470 Filton Avenue, contact Margaret 0117 9691315

Filton Community Centre 983 6500

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

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

Tea Dance Monday 1.45pm-3.45pm Call 07527 808206

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

Wednesday 10Am-12Pm Call 0117 5022411 Cacti Club Tuesday (3rd Tues Of the month) Call 0117 9503604 AA Tuesday 7.30pm-9.30pm Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 07831 338085 Dawn James Art Club Wednesday Call 01454 616001 Short Mat Bowls Thursday 2pm-4pm Call 0117 969 1115 Line Dancing Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm Call 07792 456988 Karate Friday 6pm-8pm, Sunday 10.30am-noon, 07951 947280

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1st Filton Scouts, Cubs & Beavers

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

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

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

Filton Community Garden meetings

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

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