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As you were for Market Walk . . . page 3

B&NES refuses to reconsider street name

St George pub to become houses?. . . page 5

Plans unveiled for Air Balloon Tavern

Travellers move on from Bitton . . . page 9

Field vacated prior to eviction deadline

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Councillors in Keynsham have voiced their disappointmentthat objections to the naming of the streets in the new £34mtown centre development were dismissed by Bath & NorthEast Somerset Council.Despite concerns about the way in which the council arrived at thename of ‘Market Walk’ for the streets, the Council’s Cabinet hasdecided not to change its mind.The original decision was ‘called-in’ by the councillors whorepresent Keynsham on B&NES, who complained that the viewsof residents in the town over the naming of the streets had beenignored.Brian Simmons, who led the call-in of the Cabinet decision, said:“All we have asked is for local people to be given a genuine sayover the naming of their new town centre, with name options putout to a public vote, in the same way as the clock tower designhas been. But this simply request has been flatly refused. Somuch for a ‘listening council’.“To claim that the name Market Walk has historic links is also nottrue, as the old Keynsham market was not in this location.”Ward councillor Alan Hale added: “I believe that this actiondisplays an arrogant disregard to the people of Keynsham who,despite many making known their wishes via the town council andthe Keynsham Development Group, have been dismissed out ofhand.”Sainsbury’s, one of the anchor tenants at the £34m development,was told two months ago that the name was Market Walk.Explaining her decision to stick to her original decision Cabinet

member Katie Hall, said: “I listened to the comments made at themeeting on the 25th (July) by all present who were concernedabout my decision and carefully considered the grounds for thecall-in, the officer comment on them and the explanation putforward by the responsible Cabinet member, Cllr Bellotti.“It was clear to me that there were alternative suggestions thatwere not without merit. However I did not consider there was anyjustifiable criticism of the name proposed by the developer or thereasoning behind the proposal and nor did I consider the namewas in conflict with our street naming policy.“I was clear the question I had to address was not whether therewere other names that would be acceptable but whether theproposal was unacceptable. I concluded that it was acceptableand accordingly decided not to require the developer to comeforward with alternative names.”

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Warmley

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Activities for olderpeople boostedwith council grant

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A 40-year-old man who admitted making a bomb that led to 80 homesin Warmley being evacuated has been sent to jail.Michael Thomas, who used to live in Kennmoor Close, but now lives inBridgwater, pleaded guilty to making an explosive substance.The bomb was found by his ex-wife as she was clearing out the gardenshed last August. Alarmed, she called the police who brought in thebomb disposal squad. A 100m cordon was established and around 80homes were evacuated. One device was taken to Barrs Court Park anddetonated and other items were taken away for further examination. The court heard that Thomas was inspired by the scientificentertainment TV show Brainiac and had no intention of harminganyone. This was accepted by the judge at Bristol Crown Court but hejailed him for six months, saying it had been reckless of Thomas to leavethe device unguarded in a shed.

A funding boost by Keynsham Town Council will help Age UKBath and North East Somerset continue providing exerciseclasses and social events for older residents.The £500 grant will help fund the town’s Fit as a Fiddle and TaiChi classes, walking groups and Keynsham Older People’sSocial Group (known as KOPS).Kate Simmons (chair of the grants committee) and Clive Fricker(chair of Keynsham Town Council) presented the money to AgeUK B&NES’ volunteer walk leader, Pete Rumble.Janet Dabbs, chief executive of Age UK B&NES, said: “We’revery grateful to the town council for this funding which will helpus run activities in the Keynsham area for older people. Theseclasses and sessions are often a focal point in the week forsome of the older members of our community. They offer anopportunity to keep fit and active and to socialise, so we reallywelcome the town council’s support for what we do here.”Age UK B&NES also runs an art group and IT classes at StMichael’s Day Centre in Bath that are open to Keynshamresidents. Find out more by calling 01225 466135.


St George

Pub ‘no longer a viable business’Plans to turn a local pub into ninehomes have been lodged withBristol City Council.Griffon Homes has applied to turn theAir Balloon Tavern in Air Balloon Roadinto a mix of one- and two-bedroomhomes. A rear extension is plannedfollowing the demolition of the existingside extension and nine parkingspaces would be created along withcycle parking spaces.The applicants say that a viabilityreport on the pub, which has been forsale since last year, has beenprepared by industry experts Fleurets.The report concludes that thebusiness is not a viable business proposition,given than the pub has a history of lowperformance, the profitability is marginal andthe level of competition high.During a pre-application consultation, theproposal was discussed with local councillorsand residents who apparently “indicatedsupport” for the proposal on the basis that thebuilding is retained and given the availability ofother pubs nearby.

The planning application number is14/03076/F. Other pubs in the area that have been lostrecently include the Highwayman inKingswood, which has been knocked down tomake way for a housing development, theChequers in Kingswood, which is to become aTesco, and the Station Master in Warmley,which is earmarked for demolition andredevelopment, subject to planning consent.

DownendCannabis raidPolice seized more than 80suspected cannabis plantsfrom a house in NorthStreet.They were called to theaddress just before 3pm onMonday 4th August.Workers from the energysupplier had called andfound plants to be growingin three rooms.Neighbourhood SergeantAndy Hucker said: “Therewas no one at the property,but we seized 87 plantswhich we think arecannabis. They are beingtested and destroyed.“Crime scene investigatorshave examined the house.We have spoken toneighbours and the landlordto explain what hashappened. I’d ask anyonewith any information whichcould help our ongoinginquiries to get in touch.”

The Air Balloon Tavern


Relatives of soldiers who died in theFirst World War and whose namesare on the memorial in Warmley cameto remember them at a specialceremony.Among the men who lost their lives inthe World War One were three brothers– Joseph, Herbert and Thomas Toghill.All died within 12 months of each otherand some of their relatives were at theceremony at Warmley War MemorialPark last Monday at which Warmley’snew vicar the Rev Jeremy Andrewofficiated.There were also relatives of JohnBarrington, whose body was neverfound, while 11-year-old George

Bendrey and his family were there topay their respects to his great-greatuncle Arthur Bendrey, who died in theBattle of the Somme in France in 1916.And a special exhibition was held inWarmley Signal Box at the weekend tocommemorate the start of World WarOne, including Warmley's contribution tothe war effort and details of the mencommemorated on the village warmemorial.

Meanwhile the women’s section of theRoyal British Legion at Staple Hill held aspecial World War One commemorationservice last Wednesday conducted bythe Rev Julia Chard, from St Stephen’sChurch at Soundwell.Our picture shows members of theStaple Hill branch, together with countyand regional representatives of theRoyal British Legion, accompanied bythe Rev Julia Chard.

We will remember them

George Bendrey


New fracking row in North East SomersetThere has been fresh controversy over fracking after NorthEast Somerset’s Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogghighlighted the economic benefits over tourism in a TVinterview. Fracking – hydraulic fracturing - involves blasting water into rockto release gas and concerns have been raised in our area aboutthe environmental impact, including the possible damage to thesupply of water to Bath hot springs and the impact on tourism.Energy Minister Matthew Hancock recently invited applications forexploration licences for over half the country. A licence gives acompany exclusive rights to explore and go for planning approval.Speaking on Channel 4 News, Mr Rees-Mogg welcomed plans bythe Government to allow fracking, including in some cases under“exceptional circumstances” and over the objection of localcouncils in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding NaturalBeauty (AONB). Mr Rees-Mogg said the Government guidelines set a “very, veryhigh hurdle” and were a “major protection for the most beautifulareas of our countryside” but acknowledged that the potential toraise more money through fracking than tourism in an AONB couldamount to an “exceptional circumstance” that could justify it. Highlighting the benefits of fracking, he said: “Crucially it allows usto begin to extract the reserve of 2,000 cubic trillion feet of gas,giving us security from Russia, a degree of separation from globalmarkets, cheaper energy for poor residents of the UK who areliving in fuel poverty, and it’s good for industry which would bemore competitive.”But Todd Foreman, Labour's parliamentary candidate for NorthEast Somerset at the next General Election, said: “North EastSomerset is home to Chew Valley Lake and portions of the MendipHills and Cotswolds AONBs, and is also in close proximity tounderground hot springs at Bath Spa, a UNESCO World HeritageSite. “Because of these natural features, my view has always been thatNorth East Somerset is not an appropriate place to conductfracking. This view is shared by Bath and North East SomersetCouncil.

“Jacob Rees-Mogg is putting the interests of the fracking industryahead of his constituents in North East Somerset. Mr Rees-Moggcontinues to insist that fracking will lead to lower gas prices forBritish energy consumers; however this claim is disputed by manyexperts, including Lord Browne who is chairman of the UK'sleading shale gas company. “Furthermore, Mr Rees-Mogg is ignoring the wishes of B&NESCouncil, which has expressed a clear view that Bath & North EastSomerset is not an appropriate location to conduct fracking. In 2012 UK Methane applied for planning permission for a test drillon land on the south east side of Hicks Gate at Durley Hill,Keynsham, but the bid was later withdrawn and the company saidit would come back at some point with an application for fullproduction permission.


Members of the travelling community who set up camp inBitton left after a week - just hours after the councilofficially ordered them off as they were trespassing.The group broke into the park in Golden Valley Lane onThursday 31st July by removing a gate from its hinges.Their arrival sparked a flood of complaints from local residentsto the police and South Gloucestershire Council, which ownsthe park.

The travellers initiallytold the council that theyintended to move on toCornwall within 36hours but in the eventremained until theywere served a noticeunder Section 77 of theCriminal Justice &Public Order Act 1994.The letter from thecouncil’s legaldepartment stated thatthey had entered andremained on landwithout the landowner’spermission and that ifthey did not leave by1pm last Friday theywould be committing acriminal offence andfaced prosecution.

At times there was as many as eight caravans and a number ofpick-ups and cars on the site. Before they left on Thursday two of the female travellers spoketo The Week In. They told us that everyone on the site were partof the same family of Irish travellers. Based for most of the yearon a site in London, they like to travel in the summer months,opting to camp on council-owned land, rather than private land. The said the resentment and hostility that they can encounter ispart of their way of life but that they were not trouble-makers

and that while camping on a site in Oldland Common recently,they had seen people breaking into a school and had alertedthe police who had scrambled the helicopter and made arrests.They said that their presence has not stopped local people fromusing the park, which has a football pitch and basketball areaand is popular with dog walkers.And they promised they would leave the site in a good state.The council supplied the travellers with refuge bags which wereindeed filled and left out for the council to collect although alarge quantity of rubble was left behind in a corner of the park. The council arranged for the black bags to be removed, for thesite to be disinfected and the broken gate to be repaired. Therubble was due to be removed by the council this week.And more travellers have come and gone on open spaceowned by South Gloucestershire Council at Siston Park for thefourth time in three months.The most recent lot left last Friday and the council arranged forthe site to be cleaned up.Siston Parish Council is asking South Gloucestershire Councilto reinstate the drainage ditches and bunds to protect localcommons from further invasion.Meanwhile a group of travellers have moved onto farmland inBroadmead Lane, not far from Waitrose in Keynsham.

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LettersLessons must be learntDear EditorThe saga of the Kelston Road closurehas been a sorry episode for B&NES,which has done nothing for thereputation of the council amongst localresidents in the area and has now madethe national news.The situation has now culminated insome industrious local residents feelingso let down by B&NES that they havetaken matters into their own hands bybuilding a temporary toll road.B&NES has refused to endorse the tollroad due to the fact it does not yet haveplanning permission. But why did it come to this?Kelston Road has been closed sinceFebruary. Residents and Kelston ParishCouncil have been pressing B&NES formonths on the need for a temporaryrelief road, with local landowners offeringup their land as a diversion route.Yet we found ourselves banging ourheads against a brick wall. The councilcame up with a multitude of reasons asto why a temporary road was notpossible – it would take too long, cost toomuch, it would get in the way of repairwork, it could not be done.So it is perhaps understandable thatlocal people took it upon themselves to

get the job done and prove the councilcompletely wrong in the process.Within a small number of weeks, a wholenew road was constructed by-passingthe landslip.Could there be a more visible example ofpeople-power overcoming the obstinacyof the council?It is just such a shame that this could nothave been achieved with greater helpand support from the local council, suchas ensuring the planning application wasdealt with as quickly as possible.B&NES should be working with localpeople, not against them, and lessonsmust be learnt.Cllr Terry Gazzard,Conservative, Bathavon North

Minor injuries unit haslimitationsDear StephenI have spoken to several people whosigned those petitions for a minorinjuries unit at Cossham Hospital, mostlyorchestrated by local politicians withtheir eyes on next year's elections, andthey were all under the same dangerousmisapprehension as D Powell in Issue332 - it was going to be an A&E. Anyone who had the misfortune toattend Frenchay A&E knows the longwaiting time involved just to beassessed, and the first-class treatmenteventually received was only due to fargreater facilities, and back-up medical

staff, than refurbished Cossham wasdesigned to accommodate. Moreover, if the thousands campaigningdo so thinking they may need the facility,this may persuade the ClinicalCommissioning Group to kick the ideainto touch now, because the few staffand facilities earmarked would beinadequate. As a local who uses Cossham's facilities,I think the CCG is remiss in notpublishing the scope of an MIU ingreater detail, because if one isprovided, my fear is that many peoplewill attend and endure the wait forassessment, only to find they havewasted life-threatening time, and stillhave to get to an A&E. M O'Regan


LettersKelston Toll RoadDear Editor,Instead of congratulating this enterprise, thecouncil is trying to make it fail.The road signs ALL still say 'Road Closed -use Diversion'.For God's sake, B&NES & S. Glos, get offyour donkeys and sort out the road.Meanwhile, help this man help you!Why do we have such a downer onenterprise, and if he earns a few bob goodluck to him!Whilst I'm having a rant - why not help theAvon Valley Railway come back into Bath.How useful would that line have been now!Imagine trams running up and down the line- like all progressive towns on the Continenthave.My sympathies to all motorists that I pass onKeynsham Car Park (formerly the by-pass)on my motorbike. Thank you all for lettingme through. Please remember to look inyour mirror before switching lanes!Andy SochanikNorth Common resident

Wellsway's 20mph limitDear Stephen,A recent letter on this subject has onceagain rekindled my annoyance (as aB&NES ratepayer) and frustration (as amotorist) on the ludicrous decision byB&NES councillors (presumably LiberalDemocrats?) to impose a 20mph speed limiton the Wellsway. I will not waste my time elaborating on whata waste of ratepayers' money (reputedly£0.5m), when the funds could have beenspent on other more worthwhile causes - asthis issue was well covered by Cllr AlanHale in your paper last December.However, as a regular commuter on the

Wellsway, I have noticed how congestionnow builds up very quickly, especially atpeak times, as a result of fellow driversreligiously adhering to the 20mph limit, andwhilst they are obeying the law, it doescause immense frustration and encouragesaggressive hand gestures, recklessovertaking and tailgating, etc.One sensible solution to the problem wouldbe to make the speed limit 30mph from justbefore Courtenay Road (heading towardsKeynsham where it is 40mph) to the end ofthe Wellsway and eliminate the nonsensicallimits of 40mph in a residential area,dropping to 30mph (for about 200 yards)and further reducing to 20mph. The message is clear - use speed limitssparingly and effectively to protect thoseincapable of protecting themselves - outsideschools, for example.Name & address supplied

Bells are aloud!Dear Sir,I have just been reading that a residentliving in Old Vicarage Green has made acomplaint about the noise from the churchbells. Most local churches the size of StJohn's do possess bells and are pealed forweddings and on practice nights. Bells have rung in Keynsham since wemoved here 42 years ago and long beforeVicarage Green was built. That's the chanceyou take when you buy property in thevicinity of a 700-year-old church with bells. Ear defenders or closing windows might bea solution so the rest of us can enjoy what isa valued tradition and needs to becontinued.Clive HaynesKeynsham

A much-needed investment Dear Sir,The TV series on the £15bnCrossrail projecthas given a fascinating insight into the work

of our civil engineers and explained how theinvestment would alleviate congestion andbring prosperity to the station locations. It showed how modern stations are built –basically assembling pre-fabricatedsections on site. This is how a more modestSaltford Station would be built, estimated tocost £4m. B&NES Council has commissioned tworeports on Saltford Station. The latest is aHigher Level Output Assessment (HLOA)which used the sophisticated computermodelling of the Metro West Rail project andNetwork Rail's timetabling software. B&NES Council Cabinet will be consideringit at its September meeting. Figuresprovided in advance are that a reopenedstation has space for at least 144 car parkspaces and the station would generateannual income of £770,000 from fares. Thecapital cost could be met in a number ofways which do NOT involve the council taxpayer – for example, devolved transportfunding to the local area. If the money is not spent at Saltford, it willbe spent elsewhere. The amounts of moneyspent on the consultant’s work by B&NESCouncil is put into perspective by the £3m-£4m of council tax paid annually bySaltford’s house owners. This work on theearly stages of project development couldunlock millions of pounds of investment tobenefit Saltford’s commuters andbusinesses. Congestion on the A4 in peak times madeworse by the Kelston road closure showshow Saltford should not rely on roadtransport alone for its transport needs. Areopened Saltford station is part of thevision for the Metro West rail project. Anetwork needs stations. The good news isthat Crossrail and other developments stillallow for timetable stops at Saltford.Duncan HounsellSaltford

An everyday nickname?Dear Editor,No doubt Cllr Bellotti is basking insatisfaction after his recent exercise ofoutright power against the wishes ofKeynsham residents. He has not onlychosen the new town centre street namefrom those proffered by the town counciland the ward councillors for Keynsham, butthen ensured that an obscure and unclear'procedure' ratified his actions.However, people and places are often notreferred to by their official titles. Those muchloved or much reviled often acquirenicknames. Both Cllr Bellotti and hissupporters, who largely represent wardsoutside Keynsham, have ensured that theedifice inflicted on our town will be a long-lasting reflection of their achievements, butnot, perhaps, in the manner in which theyexpect.The residents of Keynsham might care toadopt a more fitting name for everydayreference. Might I suggest Bellotti Folly orthe Bellotti Blot.Judi Grant

What happened todemocracy?Dear Editor,Reading your publication and with mydealings with B&NES Council, we are sureyour readers will agree we have unelectedofficials out of control and their stupidschemes and decisions being taken andnodded through by councillors who are notdoing their job of scrutiny.In Keynsham we have a building which inappearance defies belief. This building willbe tomorrow's eyesore, whoever authorisedthis building should be sacked or

impeached, and a name agreed without anyreference to anyone is a disgrace.Also access to councillors and officials is nil- we have been trying to meet the new chiefexecutive Dr Jo Ferrar for months, trying toget action on two official complaints.In Bath they are spending £100,000+ ontarting up the front of the One Stop Shopwith no provision for disabled parking. Whenthis was raised before the work started, theysaid William could use the car park opposite- if he could walk that far it would disqualifyhim from having a blue badge. Before theychanged the frontage there was room fordisabled parking but unfortunately one hadto struggle inside to get the chain takendown.Throughout the city, including in front of ourproperty, a fortune has been spent oncreating bus islands with a raised kerb yetall buses have a lift to accommodate thedisabled. We have been told this isEuropean money but just because it wasavailable does not make it sensible to do,and they have created a traffic jam in ourHigh Street by putting two islands almostopposite each other.Another crazy scheme is the bus gates. Theone in Dorchester Street only lasted a weekor so because of the chaos. There are noless than seven pedestrian crossings in aroad length of about 300 yards. B&NEShave never heard of people acceptingpersonal responsibility to cross the road,they do anyway as many cross the roadignoring the red sign. It is quite legal to doso, according to the Department ofTransport.B&NES have installed SOLAR waste binsbut cannot even organise having themcleaned properly. There is wasteeverywhere, not because people do not puttheir waste in waste bins but because theyare overflowing most of the time.Bath is supposed to be a World HeritageCity, yet B&NES only seem to pay attention

to the CENTRE. We have informedUNSECO of this and they are supposed tobe referring Bath's status to theirappropriate committee.We should all have a Mayor elected by allresidents, not a ceremonial Mayornominated by fellow councillors, and inB&NES, costing £500,000 a year, this wouldpay for a lot of frontline services as well asthe new Mayor's salary.The sad part of all this is that we have tosend our young people to be killed andmaimed in Iraq and Afghanistan in the nameof democracy, yet it is quite apparent we nolonger live in one ourselves. The politicians'reaction to terrorism has completelydestroyed our way of life. The fallen of allthe past wars would be turning in theirgraves if they could witness the state of thecountry they fought for.Pauline HoughtonTwerton

What does B&NES standfor?Dear Stephen,As a follow-up to my letter of a couple ofweeks ago, it would appear that the Lib Demdictatorship within B&NES Council runsdeeper than ever. Not only do they ignore the wishes of thepeople of Keynsham but totally ignore ourelected representatives also. The way CllrHale is being treated over issues with thenew development goes a long way toexplaining why he is a voice in thewilderness over the misery suffered bypeople living near the K2 site and the blatantdisregard of agreed working practices byTaylor Wimpey and their minions. As has been suggested to me, B&NESstands for Bath and nobody else which I amcoming to fully agree with.Graham Payne


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New tack shop raises fundsfor local rescue centreSupporters of HorseWorld have opened a second-handtack shop to raise funds for the rescue charity. Vicki Best and her granddaughter, Zoe May Goscombe-Bestopened ZB Equine in Hanham High Street on 1st August inwhat used to be The Cat Flap charity shop.Forty per cent of all donated tack, rugs and equipment sold willgo to HorseWorld, based in Whitchurch.The grand opening saw guests including author of The HorsesVoice, Elaine Tyley as well as a representative from Allen &Page horse feeds giving feeding advice and samples. “We are very grateful to Vicki, Zoe and their team for their workto raise funds for HorseWorld,” said HorseWorld’scommunications officer Amy Williams. “We have our own charity tack shop on site at our welfaredepartment in Whitchurch but if people find it too far to come todonate their old tack, rugs and equipment, to receive 40% fromall equipment donated to ZB Equine is greatly appreciated.” A draw was also held offering prizes from Clifton Photography,A.S Golding, Elaine Tyley and many others. Donations are stillcoming in from this and will all be donated to HorseWorld’sbuttercup eradication programme and the special plough

needed for this. In large quantities, buttercups can be poisonous to horses. Theplough costs £6,500 and will enable the charity to improvegrazing year after year.HorseWorld rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes up to 100abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses every year and isnow responsible for over 140 horses, ponies and donkeys at itsWhitchurch site.HorseWorld’s on-site charity tack shop in Whitchurch is openevery Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm


Chancellor George Osborne last week announced that fundinghas been approved for a Studio School to be built on the site ofThe Grange in Warmley.The Grange Studio School will specialise in developing skills aimed athi-tech, advanced engineering and creative and digital industries.It will serve pupils aged 14 to 19 of all abilities within a 15-mile radiusof Warmley and will be built on the same campus as The GrangeSchool & Sports College.The school’s sponsors include Cabot Learning Federation, a multi-academy trust sponsor, the West of England Aerospace Forum andBusiness West.Last year The Grange was put into special measures after a criticalreport by Ofsted and the Cabot Learning Federation, which also runsKing’s Oak Academy and John Cabot Academy in Kingswood, was sentin run it while talks were held with the Department for Education aboutit becoming an academy.But the cost of repairing the run-down school – at £10.5m – meant thatidea was not an option and instead plans for a Studio School on the sitewere mooted.Kingswood MP Chris Skidmore, who has campaigned for the newStudio School, said he was pleased to learn that his campaign, backedby the entire senior leadership team of Grange teachers, had beensuccessful.He said: “As the local MP, I took a delegation up to Westminster to meetwith the Secretary of State for Education to press the case for a £3mnew Studio School at The Grange. I’m delighted that the Department

has listened to our case, and wehave secured this extrainvestment.“This comes on top of a newprimary school in Kingswoodand hundreds of extra primaryschool places. I would like tothank all those parents whosupported the bid, and workedwith me to get the Studio School.”Labour politicians also welcomed the news. Labour’s Lead for Children& Young People’s services on South Gloucestershire Council, GarethManson said: “I am delighted that this school, which will broaden whatis on offer to young people across the region, is to be built.”And Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Kingswood, Jo McCarron,said: “This studio school is not a like-for-like replacement for TheGrange School and Sports College. It won’t take children aged 11 to 13and it is smaller, but it will broaden the offer to young people locally andfurther afield with a potentially more vocational focus.“Overall it is a positive development and I am sure that local parents willwelcome the decision to give the school the green light.”Sir David Carter, chief executive officer of the Cabot LearningFederation until next month, when he becomes the South WestRegional Schools Commissioner, said that it was “great news” that theCabot Learning Federation bid to open a Studio School on the site ofthe Grange School had been approved.

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Kingswood

Road safety improvementsafter eight accidentsAction is being taken to improve road safety at the junctionof the A420 High Street and Alma Road after a spate ofaccidents in which people - including four children - havebeen hurt.South Gloucestershire Council says that from 2009 to 2013there were eight recorded accidents. Four involved injury topedestrians on the A420, two of them children, and two involvedinjury to cyclists, both of whom were children. The other twoinvolved collisions between vehicles making turns at thejunction.The council is now proposing a speed table at the junction ofAlma Road and the High Street and another outsideSainsbury's, near the junction of Crates Close, as well asextending the existing 20mph zone in the town centre to coverthe junction and several side roads around The Park PrimarySchool. These measures aim to slow traffic and improve safety forvulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. Thescheme also aims to improve safety for the school crossingpatrol who assists pupils crossing the A420.Commenting on behalf of local Labour councillors, Cllr BillBowrey said: “We have long fought for action to tackle the traffic

and pedestrian safety problems at this busy junction on theA420, so we welcome the fact that firm proposals are now upfor consultation. “Apparently we cannot install traffic lights here as they would betoo close to others already in place, so speed tables seem to bethe only available option. Our children’s safety is paramount, soit is right that any scheme also deals with speed limits in theimmediate vicinity of The Park Primary School.”See the proposals under ‘Consultations’ on the council’swebsite. The deadline is Monday 15th September.

Bill Bowrey


Sophie’s close shave raises £3,000A nine-year-old pupil at Saltford Primary School who decided tohave her head shaved in aid of CLIC Sargent has raised anestimated £3,000.Sophie Lowe’s head was shaved off during the fundraisingevening at Keynsham Cricket Club and her long blonde tresseswent to the Little Princess Trust to make a wig for a youngcancer patient.Sophie’s parents Abi and Nick have thanked everyone for theirsupport and generosity including the Bristol Sausage Shop fordonating the sausages for the barbecue.

Donations can still be made online atwww.justgiving.com/Sophielowe-bigbuzz/

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A toast to JohnAt the 50th Wales & West Wine and Beer Festival held inTorquay recently, which attracted more than 300 amateurwine and beer makers and many wine circles from all over thecountry, John Conway, chairman of Warmley Wine Circle andmaster winemaker 2002-2009, topped the chart with a host ofawards, including five firsts.Find out more about Warmley Wine Circle on 0117 932 3202.Sophie before .....

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Situations Vacant Vicar settlesinto new roleThe new vicar of Warmley, Bitton and Siston has beensettling into the role after his licensing ceremony.The Rev Jeremy Andrew, who grew up in Fishponds, where hisparents still live, took up his new position on 27th July when hewas installed by the Bishop of Swindon, the Rt Rev Dr LeeRayfield, a St Barnabas’ Church in Warmley.Mr Andrew, 45, who is married to Rachel and has three grown-up children, comes to the benefice from Cornwall, where he wasvicar at Perranporth and the neighbouring parishes of Crantockand Cubert.Raised in a church-going family, Mr Andrew attended Dr Bell'sPrimary School in Fishponds and St Mary Redcliffe School, afterwhich he did an apprenticeship at Yate Foundry and BritishAerospace at Filton and became an aircraft woodworker. He says it took him five years to answer his calling to become aminister and eventually read for a degree in theology andministry at Durham University. He then spent three years as acurate at Newquay before taking up his post in Perranporth.Mr Andrew, who has already taken services at St Mary’s atBitton and St Anne’s at Siston, took his first service at StBarnabas’ last Sunday.

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Green Flag status for MemorialPark for the sixth yearKeynsham Memorial Park has beenawarded a Green Flag for the sixth year ina row.The award, presented by the Keep Britain TidyGroup, is the benchmark national standard forparks and green spaces in the UK. The latest Green Flag was awarded this weekfor the 26.5 acre park.Other open spaces in B&NES also receive theaward - Royal Victoria Park in Bath,Haycombe Cemetery and Silver Street LocalNature Reserve in Midsomer Norton.Cllr David Dixon, Cabinet Member forNeighbourhoods, said: “It is excellent newsthat four green spaces managed by Bath &North East Somerset Council working withlocal communities have achieved the GreenFlag once again.“Our parks team also provides advice andsupport to local communities who want to lookafter their own green spaces and we are keento work with communities who want to gain aGreen Flag in future.”

Keynsham Memorial Park has lots ofattractions including children's play areas, acafé, picnic area and ball sports. There is anecological zone with a duck pond, a buggarden and the River Chew flowing through.Keynsham Town Council manages events atthe bandstand and regular entertainment isprovided throughout the summer.This year B&NES Council’s parks team hascreated colourful new flower displays whichhave been welcomed by Keynsham residentsand the Green Flag judges.

KeynshamWoodworkingClubThe Wellsway Wood-working Club is a group oflike-minded folk, mostlyretired, who meet eachMonday during term time atWellsway School (4pm-7.30pm).

It's an informal group with acommon interest inwoodworking and a numberof different projects andrenovations are undertaken.Wellsway School'sequipment is made availablebut on some projects,members bring their owntools. If you have a personalproject or just want to keepyour hand in and developyour woodworking skills,new members are morethan welcome.

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St George

Summer meadowsOutline plans by Frome Mill Homes to knock down a formerchurch and build four detached homes on the site have beenapproved by South Gloucestershire Council.

The 1970s-built Methodist church in Windsor Place has beenempty for three years. Concern had been expressed by local residents that the scaleof the development would be out of character with the area butthe planners felt it was suitable.

In March the group St George in Bloom was awarded moneyfrom the Wellbeing Fund to set up four wildflower meadows - atPlummers Hill Open Space, Furber Road Open Space,Dundridge Park and Netham House, in front of St George Pre-School.There is also a meadow area in St George Park, funded by theSt George Community First Fund following an application by theFriends of St George Park.


Double yellow lines are planned along theA431 near The Meadows Primary School tocrack down on parents whose parking hasbeen causing daily traffic chaos.South Gloucestershire Council says there arecurrently ‘School Keep Clear’ markings oneither side of the road outside the school butadditional waiting restrictions are required asvehicles park on both sides of the road andtwo-way traffic is unable to get through.There has been one recorded accident at thesite in the last three years.The council is currently consulting residentson proposals to implement no waiting at anytime restrictions along the northern side ofBath Road and some sections on the southernside to the west of the school, on the southernside of Bath Road to the east of the school andat the junction with Tayman Ridge. Highways chiefs say the scheme will improvetraffic flow during school drop off and pick uptimes, as well as stopping vehicles parking in

inappropriate places to gain access to theschool.There are also plans for a new bus stopmarking in the layby outside the school whereparked vehicles prevent buses and schoolcoaches from waiting safely near the school.Subject to comments received, the schemewill be implemented during this financial year. The deadline for people to respond is Friday5th September. See the proposals under‘Consultations’ on the council’s website.

Bitton

Crackdown onparking near school

WalkingfootballIf you've always lovedfootball but advancingyears have meant it's awhile since you lastplayed, walking footballmay be the solution.

In an initiative betweenSirona Health Care andKeynsham Town FootballClub, sessions start onFriday mornings (10 am)from 15th August at thecourts in KeynshamMemorial Park. They areopen to all comers andare a fun way to get backinto exercise.

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Villagers in Bitton are celebrating after work finally began onthe long-awaited refurbishment of the Aubrey Meads PlayArea.A £60,000 grant from SITA Trust means the play area, which hadvery outdated facilities, will soon be up and running for the wholecommunity to enjoy.South Gloucestershire Council, in conjunction with Bitton VillageResidents’ Association, has been working with the local communityto provide a wider range of play facilities for children.The campaign was started more than three years ago by localteenager George Friend who wrote an open letter in the localchurch magazine calling for better facilities. Now 16, George hasbeen involved along the way including helping to decide whatequipment will be provided.The scheme, which has been designed by the Bristol-based designand build company Jane’s Pond, includes a community garden sothat the whole village can enjoy this valuable and significant openspace. There will be accessible equipment suitable for various agesincluding items that swing, rock and rotate, as well as equipmentchildren can crawl, climb and balance on. Site access will beimproved with the addition of paths and bespoke seats. Cllr ClaireYoung, the chair of South Gloucestershire Council’s CommunitiesCommittee, said: “The improvements to the existing play area willmean a great deal to the residents of Bitton who will be able toenjoy the new facilities once the project is completed.

“The addition of a community garden alongside the revamped playarea will mean residents young and old will benefit from thisinvaluable grant.”Marek Gordon, CEO and chairman of SITA Trust, added: “We aredelighted to have been able to support this project through theLandfill Communities Fund. “This important source of funding has been available since 1997and has provided such worthy projects with more than £1.2 billion.SITA Trust provides funding through the Landfill CommunitiesFund. Funding is available for projects that enhance communitiesand enrich nature. SITA Trust was set up in 1997 to provide funding through theLandfill Communities Fund. To date SITA Trust has supported morethan 3,600 projects to a combined value of over £100m.The official opening is set to take place in October.

Bitton

Work begins on long-awaited playarea refurbishment

A pay settlement for EDF Energy staff, including workers based onthe Anglo Office Park in Clarence Road, Speedwell, has beenhailed as “a great victory” by the Unite union. As well three days of strike action, the nearly 500 workers, whoinstall meters and deal with alleged electricity theft in the London,South Eastern, South West and Eastern regions, also stagedselective industrial action. Unite regional officer Onay Kasab said last week: “This is a greatvictory for Unite members at EDF Energy. The improved offer is theresult of our members standing together and taking strike actionand threatening more action if an improved offer was not delivered.“The company will now know that we are serious when we say thatUnite will take action. They need to heed the warning and makeour members a decent offer for 2014. “The campaign gained much public sympathy as we captured thefact that this company makes inflation-busting energy price hikes,while refusing to keep wages up with inflation.”Unite said the settlement included an increased lump sum of up to£480 across the board, along with a two per cent pay increase offerbackdated to April 2013.There was an additional offer for south eastern members to startdealing with pay differentials.Unite said EDF had also agreed to begin discussions for the 2014pay deal immediately.The Week In asked EDF if they wanted to comment but theydeclined.

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A family fun day held at Emersons Green Village Hall onSunday raised money in memory of Jack Brookes, a pupil atBlackhorse Primary School.The event was held in aid of the children’s hospice CharltonFarm and included fete-style games, a cafe, stalls, craftactivities, a raffle and entertainment. It was organised by Tom Bateson and his wife Maaike. Jack,who died of cancer in May, was their neighbour. Our picture shows, from left, Tamara Downes, a communityfundraiser for the hospice, Christine Blake, who was donatingall profits from her cupcakes to the charity, event organiser TomBateson and Children’s Hospice South West events fundraiserEmma McKeown. The fun day was expected to raise £1,000.

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Train enthusiast Eric Miles and his wife Eileen had the perfectproject to fund rather than receive presents for their goldenwedding anniversary – the restoration of the Sentinel Shunter.Eric has spearheaded the restoration campaign after spendingfive years searching for the locomotive which once was in dailyservice at Fry’s Somerdale chocolate factory in Keynsham.The 79-year-old father-of-two, who lives in Kingswood andvolunteers with Avon Valley Railway at Bitton, said: “We’re onthe final push now and need another £10,000 - a drop in theocean to what we needed when we first started.“It is a real labour of love but I’m a great believer in beingstraight with people and if I say something will get done, it willget done.”

He has been supported in the fundraising by family and friendsincluding his 72-year-old wife who makes and sells varioushandicrafts.So not surprising the couple held their anniversary celebrationsat Avon Valley Railway and asked for money towards therestoration project and received nearly £500 for the project.Earlier this year the fascinating story of the Sentinel Shunterwas told in a series of online videos including how Eric was firstcaptivated by the locomotive.“As a little boy I used to run round the driver and scrounge a

ride on the footplate,” herecalled. “I spent five yearssearching for it and foundit in a Nissan Hutsurrounded by woodland.“I worked in Somerdaleall my life and theyhelped me bring it backso that cut two years offundraising."The next part of theproject is to replace theboiler and refurbish thesafety valves.”To make a donation to the project send it to AVR at Bitton,marked 'Sentinel Restoration Fund'.The films can be viewed online by visiting youtube.com andsearching 'The Somerdale Sentinel Story'.

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The wedding in 1964


West Town Lane Academy and HolymeadPrimary School in Brislington have both receivedgood Ofsted reports.It was the first inspection by the educationwatchdog for both schools. Holymead Primaryopened in April 2013, following the merger ofHolymead Infant School and Holymead JuniorSchool. West Town Lane is an academyconvertor, formerly known as West Town LanePrimary School.At Holymead Primary, which has more than 600pupils, inspectors said that senior leaders andgovernors have made rapid progress in bringingtwo former schools together to form an effectivenew school.Teaching was said to be consistently goodacross the school and all pupils, including themost able, disabled pupils and those with specialeducational needs, make good progress overallin reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils’behaviour is also said to be good.Ofsted said the governing body questions seniorleaders thoroughly about the work of the school,especially pupils’ progress and attainment.To improve further, Holymead has been told to

increase the proportion of outstanding teachingand to increase boys’ progress in writing acrossYears 1 and 2.At West Town Lane, which has more than 500pupils, Ofsted inspectors said the school’sleaders and managers, including governors,have successfully reversed the declining trend ofpupils’ achievement. Pupils’ progress hasspeeded up and is now good. All groups of pupilsare making better progress so standards haveimproved and are now average.There was praise for the knowledgeableteachers and their relationships with pupils, aswell as pupils’ behaviour. Governors werecommended for holding the headteacher toaccount for the performance of both pupils andteachers. Ofsted found most parents and carers are veryhappy with the academy and would recommendit to another parent or carer.The school is not yet outstanding, the reportsays, as it needs to improve the progress of moreable pupils. Some staff are also unclear abouthow to express their concerns to school leadersand governors.

Good Ofsted ratings fortwo Brislington schools

Last saleof yearLongwell GreenCommunity Centre's finalcar boot sale of 2014 willtake place on BankHoliday Monday, 25thAugust from 8am until1pm on the playing Fieldshere in Shellards Road.

Sellers can arrive from7am at the cost of £5 percar and £10 per van.

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Meanwhile the trustees ofthe centre have appointeda new centre manager.John McCarthy hasfollowed a varied careerincluding being a formerButlins' Redcoat.

We discuss the new window system that replicates 19th century flushcasement timber windows with James Mizen, Managing Director ofBristol-based windows, doors and conservatories specialist CrystalClear, based in Brislington

Flush casement windows are one of the most distinctive featuresof townhouses found in our towns and cities. Can this newwindow system realistically retain the character and style of thistype of property?The new flush casement window system from Residence 9 has beenspecifically designed to replace traditional flush casement windows withcomposite timber-effect windows in authentic designs and colours.These low maintenance, energy-efficient windows are made from thelatest composite material and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen,carefully recreated to preserve the character of the property they’rebeing fitted in.

The classical design and distinctive symmetrical detailing of traditionalGeorgian windows have been meticulously replicated in the newwindow system, which feature the same beautiful details you find inhigh-maintenance timber alternatives:

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Older cottages often feature attractive flush casement windowsthat are prone to draughts and leaks. Does the new windowsystem offer a genuine alternative that is both authentic in designand low-maintenance?While traditional timber windows look stylish, particularly afterrefurbishment, their regular and costly maintenance isn’t quite soattractive. They also have a tendency to be draughty and prone toleaks, even with regular upkeep.

The new Residence 9 window system has been developed with countrycottages in mind; with authentic designs and colours to reflect thewindows found in the older properties found in our villages. Featuresfound in traditional flush casement timber windows such as butt hingesand Monkeytail and Peardrop handles have been carefully replicated,ensuring that character and period feel are maintained and the beautifullook uncompromised.

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This week we look at the fourth and final pub nominated byreaders for the Kingswood Community Pub Award. Launchedby local MP Chris Skidmore and The Week In, the awardcelebrates the important role that pubs play in our communities.In the spotlight this week is the King's Arms in Kingswood

The King's Arms is a traditional pub where a friendlywelcome and good pint are always on tap.The pub, on Kingswood High Street, has been owned by MikeEvans for the past three years. Previously it was run byEnterprise Inns.Mike, who comes from Holcombe, near Radstock, spent morethan a year looking for the right pub to buy. He had worked inthe industry and knew that he wanted to buy the freehold of apub and run it his way.After moving in, he had to fork out for vital repairs to the roofand for security improvements, and is the first to admit that thepub, which is Grade II listed and dates from 1830, still needs a

lot of attention, including secondary glazing and electrical andplumbing work.As he owns the freehold, Mike does not have the luxury of thefinancial backing of a brewery. But to him, owning his ownplace, deciding how to run it and what ales and ciders to offer,is what it's all about. Mike, who has four members of staff helping him, is a beerconnoisseur. Ales on offer at the King's Arms include CotswoldSpring Brewing Company's Old Sodbury Mild and CheddarAles' Gorge Best, while for cider fans there's Thatchers'Heritage.Most of Mike's customers are local and are both young and old.The King's Arms, once a coaching inn, is 'wet-led' - Mike sayshe does not try to compete with the range of restaurants andtakeaways in the town centre but is more than happy forcustomers to buy a pizza or fish and chips and take it into thepub to enjoy with their pint and will even supply the plates!Although not a 'sports pub' as such, some customers enjoywatching games on the big screen. There is also a pool tableand darts.The pub also does its bit for charity, raising money for St Peter'sHospice, the Great Western Air Ambulance, Help for Heroesand the annual Poppy Appeal.The winner of this year's award will be announced later thismonth

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Two second-half goals saw Keynsham Town slip to an openingday defeat at Cribbs on Saturday.Unfortunately the Ks’ squad was decimated by players beingunavailable or injured, but gaffer Steve Cains deployed acontaining game which restricted the home side to mainly half-chances during the first half. Ks keeper Matt Dunk did howeverpull off a couple of outstanding saves to deny the Cribbs frontline. Keynsham’s best chance came from a Pat Davison pile-driver, which forced the Cribbs custodian into a flying save toturn the ball round the post for a corner.The second half continued in similar fashion and Cribbs’patience was finally rewarded in the 62nd minute when a neatmove put through Yeo, who finished expertly into the top corner.Five minutes later the home side extended their lead withanother flowing move, this time finished off with aplomb byGraffagnino. Only some more fine saves by Matt Dunk and thewoodwork prevented a heavier defeat.Keynsham’s First XI has 2 home games at the AJN Stadium thisweek. On Tuesday 12th August, Radstock Town were thevisitors, whilst Wells City come to town on Saturday 16th August(kick-off 15:00). Admission costs £6.00 for adults and £3.00 forconcessions, including a match programme, and there is a fullylicensed bar in the clubhouse as well as a wide range of foodand refreshments available. In the meantime, Keynsham’s reserves started the season witha fine 2-0 home win against Purnell Sports, with James Cox andMatt Curnock scoring the goals.

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Despite the worst that the remnants of Hurricane Bertha coulddeliver and some careful studying of weather charts, the annualShip Masters Petanque competition went ahead as planned onSunday 10th August.The Ship Inn in Keynsham welcomed 24 teams from around theregion and the high standard of play and friendly rivalry made foran exciting day.The eventual winners of the main competition were Bath DePetanque - Chris Garrett, Bruce Rowland and Garry Lee. Theplate competition was won by Bath Grand Cru.

The picture shows Richard Weymouth, Ship Inn generalmanager, Alan Hulme, club president, and the winning team

Keynsham Cricket Club has been awarded a grant fromKeynsham Town Council which has enabled them to buyadditional coaching equipment. A 'crazy catcher' net will help their catching skills (pictured) plusa batting mat for technical batting coaching. The equipment can be used by the Juniors and Seniors. KCC has over 100 junior members, and it is hoped this newequipment will help the coaches develop the next MarcusTrescothick!


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