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Issue no 391FREE

Keynsham sports hall . . . page 4Council insists no decision taken yet

Out & About in October . . . pages 18 to 22What's going on locally this month

Britain in Bloom success . . . page 31Awards for Keynsham, St George, Fishponds andKingswood

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There was concern and anger about bus service changesacross South Gloucestershire at a public meeting inKingswood.The Public Transport Forum brings together bus operators,residents and councillors to discuss public transport issuesaffecting the district, and the turnout at last Monday's meetingat the Civic Centre was high. Widespread timetable changes across the wider Bristol areacame into effect on 23rd August. There are reports of people now missing trains at Keynsham asa result of the 42 bus no longer going to the town, a changewhich followed consultation with residents concerned byregular double-decker vehicles travelling on residential streetsin the vicinity of Cherry Garden School.There have also been complaints about the 43, which doesn'tstop in Oldland Common, even though it drives through it.The withdrawal of the 83 (Kingswood - Thornbury) and the factthat the 81 (UWE Frenchay - Yate) no longer serves the sectionof route between UWE and Kingswood have also sparkedcomplaints. Labour councillor for Staple Hill Shirley Potts alsotold the meeting about her area's need for its half-hourly bus toSouthmead Hospital to be reinstated. She said hers was aPriority Neighbourhood with the highest degree of multipledeprivations in South Gloucestershire, so good public transportwas essential.She continued: “When the super-hospital first opened, patients

from Staple Hill had to use two or more buses and there werereports of missed appointments. Hence the campaign andtremendous appreciation and relief when the number 17 buswas diverted to cover Staple Hill at 30-minute intervals, only tobe followed by disappointment now, as the service is reducedto operate hourly.“When concerns were raised with the operator we were told thatchanges were made to improve punctuality by adding moretime between journeys and for buses to complete the route. Atthe moment this does not seem to have worked, since againstdirections given, buses have been arriving up to 20 minutes lateand even not at all.”She also criticised the “inadequacy” of the consultation, sayingmany people did not have the IT skills or access to computers.But Oldland Common Conservative councillor Sam Bromileyfeared the change that Cllr Potts was calling for would remove

Review pledge after bus forum hears catalogue of complaints

The 43 at Oldland Common

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the service from Oldland, North Common and other areas,“depriving thousands of an hourly service”. After the meeting, leading local transport campaigner andlobbyist David Redgewell stressed that a “united voice” wasneeded to campaign for better services for everyone.He said the urban part of South Gloucestershire was “one of themost gridlocked areas of Europe” and the current bus networkwas not serving the needs of people going about their everydaylives. He said there had been £600,000 cuts to SouthGloucestershire's transport budget in the last year. He also saidit was important for the council to tap into funding to replaceageing vehicles, with neighbouring Bristol recently receiving 62brand new vehicles as part of Green Capital of Europe funding.A South Gloucestershire Council spokesperson said: "Over thepast three years we have worked with transport providers toconvert subsidised bus routes into commercially viable routes.We've achieved this by promoting these services to passengersand have been successful in increasing patronage."There were some changes introduced by bus operators, forcommercial reasons, on some routes and we have receivedrequests to reinstate routes. We will look in to these requests todetermine if there is a high demand for the service and whetherthere is an operator willing to take on the route. Like allcouncils, we face pressures on our budget, however, we willcontinue to work closely with providers to secure the bestpossible range of services for our residents."Regarding the transport budget cut claim, the spokespersonsaid: “A report presented to November's Planning,Transportation & Strategic Environment Committee stated that'the CSP Supported Bus Project has a savings target of£550,000 to be delivered over a three-year financial period'.However, the ITU (Integrated Transport Unit) has beensuccessfully working with operators to increase patronage bothgenerally and specifically for supported routes, which has in themain allowed us to make considerable savings whilstmaintaining, and on occasions improving, coverage across theregion.”At the time of going to press, First had not responded to ourrequest for a response to concerns raised at the forum. But atthe time the service changes were announced, the operatorsaid they were the result of “extended talks and consultation

with local residents”.A petition on Bristol City Council's website about cuts to the 17,17A, 42, 44, 81 & 83 services calls for the Mayor and for SouthGloucestershire Council to reinstate and jointly subsidiseservices in the Kingswood, Fishponds, Hillfields, Staple Hill,Hanham, St George and Keynsham areas. * A pledge to improve bus punctuality across the city wassigned last week by Bristol City Council and First West ofEngland.The Punctuality Improvement Partnership (PIP) is a sharedcommitment to achieving a high standard of bus services. Thenumber of First bus services that start on time currently standsat 85 per cent, and the PIP has set targets of improving this bya minimum of two per cent each year to achieve 95 per cent by2020.

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First MD James Freeman and Bristol Mayor GeorgeFerguson

Police launched an investigation on Monday after a man'sbody was found on a footpath off Bath Road. Officers were called shortly before 8.30am after a memberof the public found the body.The death was being treated as “unexplained”. A post-mortem was due to take place to determine the cause ofdeath.Anyone with information was asked to call 101 quoting lognumber 150 of 28/09.

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B&NES Council has countered claims that's Keynsham's newleisure centre will not have a sports hall or squash courts,saying no decision will be made on the design until such timeas the location has been confirmed.As we reported last week, Keynsham residents recently had thechance to consider the sites under review for the new leisurecentre. What caused concern was a detailed description of what

would be included in thenew facility and the sportshall and squash courtswere obvious by theiromission. Some readersalso claim they were toldby council officials at thepublic event that therewould be no provision for

spectator viewing at the swimming pool.Last week, however, Daniel Cattanach, acting communicationsmanager at B&NES, said that the drawings and plans on displaywere just indications of what might be possible and reassuredresidents that no decisions would be taken without furtherconsultation.He told The Week In: “We are still in the very early stages of theprocess to identify a site and no decision has been made on thelocation or the layout of the leisure centre. The drawings shown atthe public consultation were indicative only and no detailed optionsfor the layout will be drawn up until the site has been determined.Any proposed options would be subject to further public


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consultation including local clubs andleisure centre users." Many clubs andorganisations which currently use thefacilities at Riverside have already begunlobbying their local councillors and MPJacob Rees-Mogg about the plans whichpotentially could leave them homeless.The Chew Park Badminton Club has beena tenant at the leisure centre since itopened in the 1970s. They had alreadyapproached Wellsway Sports Centre abouta possible transfer but its currentrequirements for block booking of courts oftwo nights a week meant they couldn't beaccommodated.Keynsham Squash Club has more than 80members and two teams playing in theBristol District Squash league. There arecurrently no other facilities for squash inthe immediate area.Meanwhile Keynsham Swimming Club areknown to punch well above their weightwhen it comes to success on a national level and when it comes tocompetitions, and Commonwealth medallist Siobhan-MarieO'Connor is the latest success story to have emerged from theclub's age group development. Galas and competitions are key to

nurturing successful athletes like Siobhan but it is not clear howthese would operate in a new swimming pool without spectators.The deadline for response to the council consultation on the leisurecentre site is tomorrow (2nd October).

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Whereas hundreds wrote letters of objections, signed a petitionand marched on the streets to protest against McDonald's plansto open a restaurant in Fishponds, a much smaller burger chainis being welcomed by the community with open arms.The award-winning Burger Joint, identified as one of the 10 topburger restaurants in Britain, has just won permission from BristolCity Council to open in the old Fishponds Cards & Gifts shop.The growing local chain of restaurants currently has two sites - inNorth Street, Bedminster and on Whiteladies Road, Clifton and is sopopular it has to turn customers away.The owner is Dan Bekhradnia, a University of Bristol graduate andformer head chef of the Blue Monkey in Bristol and the Jericho Cafein Oxford. He developed the burger joint concept while training atJoe´s, one of Oxford´s most popular bistro restaurants.The council decided on 16th September to approve the planningapplication for the property at 773 Fishponds Road which will givethe Burger Joint its third restaurant. Mr Bekhradnia said: “We had an almost unprecedented 300expressions of support which, we understand, had a major influence.Council officers were against the proposal to begin with. Thanks toall those who supported our application. It was a borderline decisionand the high levels of local support really helped.”Speaking recently on BBC's World Business Report, Mr Bekhradniasaid: “The gourmet burger side of the industry has inevitably takensome of McDonald's customers because there was only one type ofburger restaurant to go to in the past and now there is another one

which might be more expensive but it's serving a higher qualityproduct.”He said all meat is locally sourced and there is such a huge choiceof combinations that customers never get bored.There had been protest marches and rallies against McDonald'splans for a two-storey Drive-Thru restaurant further along theFishponds Road, on the site of the old Bristol Tiles unit. A 1,699-name petition was submitted along with around 500 individualobjections.Concerns were also raised locally about disturbance, air quality, litter,noise and odour, and the health impact on young people as there areseveral schools nearby.Earlier this year the city council rejected McDonald's plans on safetygrounds. The fast food giant has since launched an appeal againstthat decision.

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The burger chain that's taking a bite out ofMcDonald's market


The funeral took place at Haycombe in Bath this week ofAuschwitz survivor Michael Rehfisch, from Saltford. Hewas 88.Mr Rehfisch died last month from pulmonary disease, leavinghis second wife Patricia, son Amir, two stepsons, twograndchildren and a great-grandson. His first wife died in 1980and his daughter died in 2012.In autumn 2013 at Kingswood Library Mr Rehfisch spokepublically about his life.He was living in Germany at the start of persecution in 1938.One of his early memories was of being put on a cattle truckwith his mother. There were between 40 and 50 people in eachtruck and there was only room to stand. It was night-time whenhe arrived at Auschwitz and the area was brightly lit. SS mensurrounded the trucks with rifles and dogs.During 1944-1945 there were rumours that the Russians wereapproaching, and at some point he was given half a loaf ofbread and told to join a march with 700-800 people. Theywalked for about one and a half days. Some were shot if theycould not keep up and others died of exhaustion. However, atan overnight stop Michael decided he did not want to carry on.He and other boys hid in the camp's latrines. When the marchcontinued, without the desperate group, they raided cupboardsfor food before escaping to the forest. Eventually he was pickedup by Russian soldiers who he said treated him well.After the war, Mr Rehfisch was taken to a German refugee

centre. As he had relatives in America he thought he would besent there but an English soldier, who was a distant relative,came looking for him. He told him he must go to Palestine(which later became Israel) where he worked as a bus driver forsome 40 years. In 1980 his first wife died and the following year he met hissecond wife Patricia, from Bristol, during a visit to Germany.She was on holiday and he was lobbying the Germangovernment for reparations.They lived in Israel for three years before settling in Saltford onhis retirement. He is quoted as saying: “That's when I stoppedletting my past haunt me. I refused to let it dominate my wholelife. That's when I moved on, and closed that chapter.”

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Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted distractionburglary in Redfield. At approximately 6pm on 26th August a man called at the homeof an elderly woman on Verrier Road, alleging to have beenasked by her son to carry out some painting work. The victim gave the man the code to the key safe outside herhome and he entered with another man. Luckily, a friend of the victim arrived at the house and the twomen left the property. Nothing was taken. The first suspect is described as an older, white man with wavy,dark hair. The second was much younger, also white, withmedium length blond hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 andquote crime reference number 94408/15.

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Commendations - andcriticismDear Sir,In the atmosphere where it is popular tocomplain about the authorities, I would liketo commend two services which I haveexperienced.The flower boxes which have been placedin Keynsham are an added pleasure to thestreet scene and the people involvedshould be congratulated on the brightnessthey add to the continued stream of traffic,which seems to be ever present asB&NES' attempts to dumb down our HighStreet. Well done.The staff at the recycling centre at PixashLane have been consistently helpful to me,and others, when arriving with waste. Welldone to them for helping to get items to theappropriate containers.On a sour note, however, I understand thatB&NES wish to site the leisure centre atAshton Way. What is going to happen tothe car park area? The idea of a multi-storey car park is insane. Do we needanother high rise box in our High Streetarea? This would again spoil the visualeye line of the town centre. B&NES seemsdetermined to take away the uniqueness ofour High Street and provide us with evenmore overpowering, square, unattractiveboxes in ever increasing dull colours.J Lynch

Longwell Green EisteddfodDear Sir,One of the major cultural events in SouthGloucestershire is the Longwell GreenEisteddfod (26th - 31st October) wheremany children and young peopleparticipate in music, voice, dance and theperforming arts. This event has beenrunning for many years and relies entirelyon volunteers to make it run efficiently. Theevent is based at Longwell GreenCommunity Centre and the United Church.The Eisteddfod urgently needs volunteersfor morning, afternoon and early eveningsessions, mainly to act as door stewards.Help and instructions are given to all ourvolunteers and the straightforward workcan be done sitting down! Althoughindividual stewards are highly valued, it isoften easier if couples or friends help out.Some of our volunteers come along ingroups of three or more. There areopportunities to view the performances ifyou are volunteering. Without help from thepublic, the Eisteddfod would simply notexist. So please email or telephone me([email protected] or 01179322305) or contact David Tiley on 01179322408 (email [email protected]) ifyou can help. Just one morning, afternoon or eveningsession would make all the difference.Bruce Matthews

Marathon volunteersneededDear Stephen,When I saw that the first ever Sanlam

Bristol + Bath Marathon was comingthrough Bitton on Sunday 25th October, Iwanted to be involved but running it wasout of the question! So I am getting together a team from StMary's Church, plus others who are able tojoin us to provide a roadside EnergyStation Team at Bitton. The runners will beat about Mile 19 so we are expecting manywill be keen to grab an energy drink. We could do with some more volunteersand if you fancy getting involved do giveme a ring on 0117 932 2122 and if I'm notthere, leave your number on ouranswerphone and I will come back to you.We will be going from about 11 to well intothe afternoon so I am hoping we haveenough people to work in shifts.Ken Gibson

Use it or lose it!Dear Sir,So are we to finally get a minor injuriesservice for Kingswood? Reg Bennett andJo McCarron must be commended for theirefforts in keeping on at the CCG regardingthis. The Week In reported (Issue 389) thatan out-of-hours service at Cossham isbeing considered along with an 'in-hours'service offered by GP practices - albeit ona trial basis. Given that a budget was allocated for thisthree years ago, there should be plenty ofunused money to fund it. So, residents ofKingswood make sure you use it, or you'lllose it!Derek BrewerWillsbridge

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LettersThis is not what wevoted forDear Sir,So our new clock is finally going up inKeynsham. While it is not finished, it isclear to me something appears to havegone terribly wrong with the design.Last year, the residents of Keynsham wereasked to vote for their preferred design andif I remember well, they opted decisively forthe one proposed by Sebastien Boyesen. Ithad four sides, a plinth and large clockfaces with classical Roman numerals.What happened? Did Government budgetcuts decide the fact that we could onlyhave three sides instead of four? Or was it a classic case of a committeegetting involved in the design of the horse.Looks like we got the camel, whatever thereason.B SinclairKeynsham

Consultation meansnothingDear Stephen,Like Andy Wait, I too was looking forwardto the 'unveiling' of the new clock althoughwith its appearance during construction,things were not looking promising. And soit proved to be. Why it was not finished ontime, when the September 19th date wasannounced months ago and why the clockdiffers from that chosen is baffling.Laughable excuses to follow?Two letters in last week's issue (390) fromJulia Chandler and Gill Hellier bothsummed up what most of us feel, with Gillasking that old chestnut of a question... thepurpose of consultations. As we know,experience has taught us where

Keynsham is concerned, there is nopurpose. It's a subject I've covered manytimes. Consultations are nothing more thana cosmetic exercise, just simply goingthrough the motions. And yet every time wefall for it.I know Mr Wait felt I unfairly criticised theprevious Lib-Dem led B&NES Council andthis is not another 'dig' but picking up on acomment in Nick Norris' letter about thepossible reduced facilities regarding a newleisure centre due to “insufficient funds”when, and I quote, “B&NES found plenty ofmoney to build their monstrous CivicCentre”. And that is precisely the point - £34m justto move their office staff. No wonder thepot is empty. Again, the issue ofconsultation crops up. The lettersmentioned, and that of Margarite Lush,show that I am not alone in givingconstructive criticism when justified.Finally, the public 'consultation' event onproposals for Keynsham's futuredevelopment; I noticed the remark withinthe management plan that makesreference to the town being“comprehensibly savaged by moderndevelopment”. Exactly, it speaks volumes.Unfortunately the damage is irreversible.It's what happens when the few decidewhat's best for the many!John HowlettKeynsham

Time will tellDear Stephen,The negative correspondence following theunveiling of our incomplete clock wasinevitable. I am sure no one was moredisappointed than the artist SebastienBoyesen.For two years he has lived and breathedthis project. His engagement with thecommunity was exemplary - B&NES couldtake notes. The depth of his research was

incredible - did YOU know that Fry's hadproduced an advert featuring five girls insupport of their Five-Boys advert? Ten localchildren now feature in these in panels onthe clock.He used the latest technology to producethe stained glass - a technique new to himand these amazing panels now show themany individuals past and present whohave helped build our town. It provides ahuge resource to all who care to use it.I would urge everyone to exercise a littlepatience and reserve judgement until theysee the finished product.Sheila Crocombe

We need sports facilitiesunder one roofDear Editor,The cat is out of the bag! B&NES plannersappear to have axed the sports hall andsquash courts from the new KeynshamLeisure Centre plans. In a presentation on15th September, conveniently hiddenamong four other completely differenttopics, were tentative draft proposalsshowing possible sites for the newfacilities. The maps were good, but thedetails of provisions were very vague,(described as not finalised). The questionbeing asked was: 'Which would be yourpreferred location?'So far, so good. What was not so obviouswas the fact that a major provision (i.e thesports hall) was missing from the plans. Onsome sites such provision would be almostimpossible to provide without massivechanges and/or difficult compulsorypurchases. Following the quick poll, thecouncil can claim that after publicconsultation the residents of Keynshampreferred site X. It can then plough on tothe point of no return. Or am I being toocynical?The planners seem to think that use ofWellsway School can provide alternative

sports hall facilities. Really? It is extremelyunlikely that it could accommodate eventhe existing evening leisure centre activity.Providing daytime facilities would beextremely problematic, if not impossible,especially with child protection issues.Wellsway School provides excellenteducation for its pupils. This is its dutyabove all other consideration. Is it reallypossible that the headteacher and theboard of governors will enter a legallybinding agreement to provide suitablesports hall facilities for the next 50 years(the life of a sports hall)? Even if this wereto happen, the synergy between currentleisure centre activities would be lost.A sports hall permits competitive sportssuch as 5-a-side football, basketball,netball, badminton and table tennis, alongwith trampolines, majorettes and anythingelse that requires height!My own sport, badminton, is played both inthe daytime and in the evening. It is greatfor meeting people and can be enjoyed bymale or female, at levels between friendlyknock about to all-out league competition. Ihave personally come across people fromages five to 85 who enjoy keeping fit thisway.Keynsham is growing rapidly in size, has alarge retired population, all the healthexperts are advising us to exercise more,and the Government have been pushingthe Olympic Legacy. What does B&NESdo? Reduce sports facilities!I know we are currently faced with austeritymeasures for the next few years. Thishardly applies to a project which will befinanced over its lifetime of (say) 50 years.Believe it or not, the so-called consultationon such an important topic for Keynsham,required people to give their opinion by 2nd

October - just over two weeks!Even if the above date is passed, I appealto ALL users of Keynsham Leisure Centreto email the planners [email protected]: Redevelopment of KeynshamLeisure Centre. Please demand that all existing facilitiesare catered for under one roof. Time is noton our side so please do it NOW!Clive Honeychurch

Let's push for a leisurecentre that suits our needsDear Editor,Under the current leisure centre plansproposed by BANES, Keynsham will gain alarger gym and a learner pool, but lose themulti-purpose sports hall, the squashcourts, the sauna and spectator seating forthe pool.I understand the council is under budgetaryconstraints but as Keynsham is a growingtown, with several large new housingdevelopments, facilities need to bemaintained, rather than downsized.The loss of the squash courts would meanno squash provision in the local area (thenearest courts are nearly three milesaway). The courts are popular andregularly booked. The loss of the multi-purpose sports hallwould particularly impact on daytimebookings. Whilst there is sports hallprovision at local schools, this is limited asit is used by the schools during the schoolday. This would particularly impact daytimebadminton groups and pre-schoolactivities, plus the locations of the schoolfacilities may mean those without a carwould struggle to attend the alternativelocations. There also could be an impacton the popular holiday clubs that theleisure centre currently runs.The loss of the spectator seating would beparticularly detrimental to the swimming

clubs that operate from the leisure centre(Keynsham Swimming Club, KeynshamSeals Disabled Swimming Club andKeynsham Life Saving Club). They use thepool for galas where the current seating isoften full, such is the support of the localcommunity.It would be better for the council toconsider removing the learner pool (giventhat lessons are currently conductedwithout a learner pool and there is a learnerpool within a short drive in Longwell Green)and downscale/remove the fitness facilitiesand studios (given there is provision forthese within Keynsham at the newSomerdale Provision Fry Club (run by theincumbent Aquaterra Leisure), at WellswaySchool and privately at Platinum Fitness.)I urge concerned residents to lobby thecouncil to change their plans so Keynshamgets a leisure centre to suit the needs ofthe local community.Samantha BellKeynsham


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LettersSwimming pool must be inthe centreDear Stephen,I have always been of the view that theproposed new public Keynsham swimmingpool and fitness centre should be situated inthe centre of Keynsham and not on theoutskirts. There are three sites that are being putforward in the public consultation beingconducted by B&NES Council. This ratherbrief consultation period ends on 2ndOctober. Two of the sites are in the centreand the third, Hawkswell, is within walkingdistance of the centre. A central location is well served by localbuses and can act as a magnet bringingpeople close to the High Street shoppingarea. This view is shared by theoverwhelming number of residents that Ihave spoken to. The previous Lib DemB&NES Council administration put the fundsto build these facilities into the budget. I wantto see that this opportunity for a newswimming pool and fitness centre is not

wasted, that there is no unnecessary delayin delivering this project, and that the ear-marked funds are not diverted in any way.Andy Halliday, Lib Dem candidateKeynsham South by-election for theTown Council, Lilac Court, Keynsham

An exciting vision forKeynshamDear Stephen,I would like to take the opportunity tocomment on two related articles published inrecent issues of The Week In, entitled, 'Abetter future for Keynsham', (Issue 388), and'Neighbourhood plans progress - but not inKeynsham' (Issue 389).Firstly, having read 'The Heart of Keynsham'planning document produced by Mr TerryEdwards and other residents, and havingtaken advantage of one of his informativeWalk and Talks, it is clear the advocatedpolicy offers a bold, coherent and excitingvision for the future of Keynsham. Most importantly it stresses the need for anyfuture development to reflect the needs andaspirations of the residents of Keynsham,while mitigating the town's present chronictraffic problems. In short, 'The Heart ofKeynsham' offers some much-needed

joined-up thinking and visualises whatbenefits an imaginative strategy would offerKeynsham as a whole.Secondly, I was surprised to read in thearticle 'Neighbourhood plans progress - butnot in Keynsham', that Keynsham TownCouncil declined the opportunity to developa Neighbourhood Plan in 2012. There maywell have been extenuating circumstancesfor such a decision at the time, but surelywith so many imminent planning decisionspending, not to mention those already underconstruction, it would be wise for the towncouncil to re-visit the need for such a plan. It does seem anomalous that the largesttown in the local authority has no tangiblemeans of influencing and setting the agendaof key developmental policy, and therebypassing over the opportunity to enact amuch-needed vision for the whole ofKeynsham. I very much hope, indeed expect, that in theabsence of any over-arching planningoutline for Keynsham, that both the towncouncil and B&NES give the 'Heart ofKeynsham' document produced by MrEdwards and other residents the dueconsideration it undoubtedly merits.Simon Hazelwood


Forty-six people have signed up to register the TennisCourt Pub as an Asset of Community Value to raise theplight of the pub that is currently on the market and maysoon be turned into flats.MP Chris Skidmore led a campaign over the summer whichsaw over 300 people sign a petition against a planningapplication to demolish the pub entirely. The application wassubsequently withdrawn, but the MP pledged to continue thefight to get the historic drinking hole recognised for its value asa community pub.Along with local resident Ray Bazeley, Chris has helpedorganise the Save the Tennis Court Pub community group. Atits first meeting 46 residents attended, including members ofBristol CAMRA, and signed up to protect the pub as an Asset ofCommunity Value (ACV).ACV legislation removes permitted development rights,ultimately giving communities a say in what happens if theowner wants to demolish a pub or convert it to another use.The forms have now been submitted to South GloucestershireCouncil and the group is awaiting confirmation of theregistration. If successful, the Tennis Court would become thefirst pub in the Kingswood constituency to be registered as anACV.

Mr Skidmore said: "As someone who has run a Community PubAward over the past five years (in association with The WeekIn) pubs can be more than just a place to drink; local residentsnot only socialise here, but they are places that do havecommunity value, whether that be holding sports events, raisingmoney for charity, or simply allowing old friends to catch uptogether. “The Tennis Court has been a part of Kingswood's fabric for solong it would be a shame to see it go. We have to fight to protectit, and I want to thank all the local residents who have signedup to the new community group and forms to register the pubas an Asset of Community Value - we have to try and protecthistoric pubs like this for the future. Once they are gone, thereis no bringing them back."

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Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy, a vegan and animal rightschampion, has been responding to critics of her recentappointment as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment,Food & Rural Affairs.There has been concern from some quarters, including on theFarmers Weekly website, while the Countryside Alliance chiefexecutive said: “We look forward to hearing how Ms McCarthy, whois patron of the Vegan Society which believes “animal farming is nolonger sustainable and severely damaging to the environment” andis “against all shooting sports” intends to re-engage the LabourParty with the rural community.”But Maria Chiorando, editor of Vegan Life magazine, hailed theMP's appointment as “a good move for farming” and said acommitment to improved animal welfare and greater sustainabilitywas not so strange.Last week she clarified her position on BBC Radio 4's FarmingToday: “The world isn't going to turn vegan just because I'm in post.Most of my constituents eat meat although actually there is quite alot of vegetarians and vegans in Bristol, but I live in the real worldand I'm not there to sort of try and overturn that. I have my ownpersonal views on what I choose to eat but I accept that we have alivestock industry in this country.”And writing about her appointment on her website she said she hada long-standing interest in the issues within her ministerial portfolio,protecting the natural environment and biodiversity, promotingsustainable food and farming, campaigning on food waste and food

poverty, marine conservation and animal welfare.She is a patron of the food poverty charity FoodCycle and recentlyintroduced a Food Waste (Reduction) Bill in Parliament, which shesaid has gained a huge amount of support.The MP also spoke about animal welfare: ”I am a vice-president ofthe League Against Cruel Sports, and will continue with the long-established Labour policy of opposing any attempts to overturn theban on fox-hunting. It is also Labour policy to oppose the badgerculls, as both ineffective and inhumane.”She said it was important to remember the third part of her job title- rural affairs: ”I may represent an urban seat, but have spent mypolitical life (indeed, my whole life) in two regions - the East ofEngland and the South West - which are predominantly rural.Poverty in rural areas and our coastal towns, lack of affordablehousing, transport infrastructure, access to superfast broadband,and flooding are just some of the issues that will be on my agenda.”


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Two events will be taking place in Downend this month in aid ofthe Bristol Link of the Chernobyl Children's Life Line.On Sunday 4th October at Christchurch Hall, there will beballroom and sequence dances from 2pm to 4.30pm. The costis £5 per person which includes tea and cake. Places arelimited.And on Sunday 10th October there will be a fundraising quiznight at Christchurch Hall. The cost is £7 per adult (£3 for under-16s) to include a buffet and BYO drink. There can be amaximum of eight adults per team and doors open at 7.30pmwith the first question at 7.45pm.For more information about these events call Pete Naish on07747 475814 or visit the website at ccll.org.uk/bristolEvery year the charity brings children from Belarus on a four-week respite care holiday to help them cope with theconsequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986.Nationally over 2,000 children from Belarus and Ukraine will bebrought over to the UK by the charity's various Links, includingup to 18 to the Bristol area.All host families are volunteers and support the children fromtheir own pockets. Having them as part of their family for twoweeks could add up to two years to their life expectancy.

Russian artist Valentina Jarrett has donated some of her work toKeynsham Library as a thank you for hosting an exhibition of 3Dart.Valentina has recently settled in Keynsham but has heldexhibitions in several countries and most recently hosted an ArtCorner for 6,000 children at this year's Sport Accord Conventionin Sochi, Russia.Dimensional art has been around since the Middle Ages andpractised by the likes of Lord Byron, Matisse and Picasso. Her exhibition has actually been extended until this Saturday(3rd October) and is the latest to take advantage of the art wallin the new One Stop Shop in the town centre. Community groups and organisations can stage displays free ofcharge and more details can be obtained from the B&NESwebsite www.bathnes.gov.uk

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There's a varied programme of demonstrations lined up for thisweekend's Keynsham Food Festival being held at the Scout HQon Ashton Way.First up at 10.30 am is a talk on foraging from local jam makersHeavenly Hedgerow. At 11.30 am the art of sausage making is

uncovered by Sausagenius. Abee keeping demonstrationfollows at 12.30 pm and at 1.30pm Jaz and the team fromTandoori Garden will becooking up a flavour of theeast.Throughout the day more thantwenty local producers, storesand eateries will be displayingtheir wares and you will also beable to see apple pressing, buytea and cakes and have the chance to win a Waitrose hamper.There is plenty of entertainment for the children too andentrance is free. The fun starts at 9.30 am.

A modern jive class and tea dance for the over-55s (though allwelcome) has started on Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm at Hanham

United Reformed Church Hall inTabernacle Road. The class has recently startedso there are plenty of placesavailable. The basics are taughtand the class moves at a paceto suit everyone.For more information contactSue Halliday on 07979740702or email [email protected]


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The Phoenix Art Club is holding an exhibition and sale ofpaintings at the United Church, Bath Road, Longwell Green onSaturday 10th October from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.

The chamber choir Cappella Nova will be in concert at HolyTrinity Church, Doynton, on Saturday 24th October at 7.30pm.The 'Fairest Isle' concert is in aid of the PAWS-GIST charity,which was founded by Doynton mother Jayne Bressingtonafter her daughter Eve was diagnosed with a raregastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST). PAWS stands for Paediatric Adolescent Wild-type &Syndromic GIST. The charity aims to improve treatment andfind a cure for rare GIST in young people.Inspired by Henry Purcell's musical setting of words by JohnDryden, the programme of songs and readings celebrates theheritage of our island nations through popular folk songsettings. The concert includes choral music by Purcell andHolst, and arrangements of folk songs by Vaughan Williamsand others.Tickets are £10 (free for under-16s). The ticket price includesrefreshments. Call Bath Box Office on 01225 463362.

A special family day will take place at the Tree Life Centrebased at Grimsbury Farm, Kingswood, on Saturday (3rdOctober).As part of the national BigGreen Weekend 2015, theTree Life Family Fun Dayfrom 11am to 3pm is achance to get involved inbush craft sessions andnature crafts and to wanderthe tree trail.The Tree Life Centre is acommunity tree nurserywhere volunteers collectseed from local native treesand wildflowers, cultivatethem, and sell them on orplant them out.For more information call0117 960 5447.

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The Space, Keynsham's new entertainment venue at the CivicCentre will achieve another first this month with the arrival of itsfirst professional touring theatre. On Thursday 15th October,Live Wire Theatre will be presenting "Hands Up for JonnyWilkinson's Right Boot" as part of a tour of the West Country.While rugby is clearly in the headlines at the moment, do not beput off by the title. In fact, it's nothing to do with the formerEngland star at all really, but a tale of inequality and prejudicein the game a hundred years ago. It follows the tale of aCornish rugby legend Frederick Stanley Jackson and hisstruggles with entrenched attitudes at the RFU. With a cast ofjust four, the tale moves from Cornwall to the Maoricommunities in New Zealand and shores of Gallipoli in the FirstWorld War.The play has already been nominated for the Best TouringShow 2015 and has already been performed in Bath to rave

reviews. The British Theatre Guide recently wrote: "Hands Upfor Jonny Wilkinson's Right Boot is theatre of the highestquality. It is entertaining, thought-provoking and far transcendsthe rugby field. Don't miss this highly original production."Tickets cost £10 and are available from the Keynsham TownCouncil office in Temple Street.

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Iconic signcoming downThe giant Cadbury's sign is due to be removed from the oldchocolate factory in Keynsham tomorrow (Friday) at 11am, thelatest milestone in the transformation of the site into a £60mretirement community, by the St Monica Trust. Wring Demolition will remove the four-tonne sign, whichmeasures 22m wide x 6m high.

St Monica Trust's chief executive David Williams will be on siteto watch its removal sign and to present its apostrophe to HughEvans in recognition of Mr Evans' role as the Fry's archivist.Cadbury's changed its name to Cadbury in 2003 and wasbought by Kraft Foods in 2010. It announced the closure of theSomerdale site in Keynsham in October 2007.

Staff raising funds foryoung cancer suffererStaff at Tesco Express in Longwell Green will be dressed inDisney costumes this weekend as they attempt to raise moneyfor local boy Kaylum Ryan. The five-year-old is suffering from neuroblastoma, a rare form ofcancer for which there is no recognised treatment available inthis country. Kaylum has had operations to remove tumours from his bodyfollowed by intensive chemotherapy. After a period in remissionhe has now suffered a relapse and his family, in conjunction withthe Darren Wright Foundation, are raising money to send him toAmerica where further treatment is available.On Saturday and Sunday (3rd & 4th October) the Tesco storewill be holding fundraising competitions and raffles as well as acake sale. If you can't pop along then you can find out more and make adonation at the Kisses for Kaylum JustGiving pagewww.justgiving.com/kissesforkaylum

Charity eveningA charity evening is also being arranged on Saturday 10thOctober at Arnos Manor in Brislington with a disco and buffet.Tickets are £8 and can be purchased from Jenna on 07468451641.


Residents are being asked to tell the parishcouncil what priorities it should focus on inthe face of financial cuts. Cllr Graeme Riley, who chairs Downend &Bromley Heath Parish Council, said: “Over thelast few years we have tried to maintain theprecept at a steady level, calling on anyreserves to maintain the level of service weprovided. But unfortunately as we are allaware, the current economic climate is goingto result in South Gloucestershire Councilreducing the services it provides. “If we want to maintain the levels of services inDownend and Bromley Heath, the parishcouncil is going to have to address the twomain questions of what our priorities are andof raising the local parish precept to pay forthese new demands.“We give grants to local organisations andsupport local groups and 'Friends' groups. Wecontribute to the care of public rights of wayand grass cutting. We also support a night

bus in conjunction with neighbouring parishesand South Gloucestershire Council, as well astaking the responsibility for local bus shelters,litter bins, dog bins and the Christmasfestivities.“We want to know what priorities you feel theparish council should focus on over the nextfour years. We would like to invite residents toa meeting to discuss future priorities of theparish council.”The meeting is on Thursday 29th October atDownend Baptist Church at 7pm. If you arecannot attend but want to make a comment,send your views and comments to the clerkAngela Hocking on 0117 9567001 or [email protected]

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Community group across the area have been rewarded fortheir hard efforts in the Royal Horticultural Society's SouthWest in Bloom awards.At a presentation ceremony held in Dartmouth last Thursday,there were awards for St George, Keynsham, Fishponds andKingswood.Denise James, chair of Keynsham in Bloom Community Group,

said: “Keynsham in BloomCommunity Group and ourIt's Your Neighbourhoodgroups have worked so hardover the last couple of yearsand I'm proud to announcethat we were awarded Gold.A very big thank you toeveryone, Keynsham is nowwell and truly on the floralmap.”The group were due tocelebrate their achievementsat the Keynsham in Bloomawards ceremony onTuesday.

In the 'It's Your neighbourhood' category, which provides anopportunity for small community groups to get involved,Vicarage Green, the Ebenezer Chapel Baptist Church,Keynsham Wombles, Transition Keynsham's Community VegPlot and Keynsham Scout Group were all 'Outstanding'.Keynsham Railway Station, St Dunstan's Catholic Church,Wellsway Academy Green Team and Homeavon Communitywere all 'Thriving' while the TimeOut Neighbourhood Task Forcewon a 'Developing' award and Keynsham's Community@67 got'Improving'.Meanwhile St George in Bloom received an RHS Gold Pennantin its second year of operations and Greater Fishponds pickedup a Silver Gilt Pennant.

Grenville Johnson, chair of St George in Bloom, said: “We aredelighted to announce that St George in Bloom also receivedthe Urban Communities Trophy for the best urban communityentry in the entire South West.”In the It's Your Neighbourhood competition, there were'Outstanding' awards for Kensington Road Residents'Association, Bristol East Allotment Association (St Aidan's site),the Friends of St George Park and the Friends of Troopers Hill.The Friends of Kingsway Youth Group achieved a 'Developing'award. A special St George in Bloom awards ceremony will beheld at Summerhill Methodist Church Hall next Thursday, 8thOctober at 7pm.In the 'It's your neighbourhood', the Kingsmeadow CommunityGarden in Kingswood was 'Thriving'.

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