Charlton Hayes Views

Community News Issue 9 Spring 2016 Welcome and a special welcome to those organising future meetings. This has not In this issue who have just moved to Charlton Hayes. I happened but as new do hope you enjoy your new community, residents move into the community we you have a real opportunity to have a posi- hope that they will take on this valuable Goodbye from me tive impact in your community! Not many role. people get this chance…...what will you do Resident groups, especially on a new devel- Focus on: Debs William, St with your opportunity? opment are a great way to keep in touch Chads and Charlton Hayes This week I found out that there are now with developmental updates/changes. They new outreach worker. over 1100 homes occupied in the develop- act as a forum for new residents to raise ment, which means we’re halfway to the full issues that concern them as well as being Charlton Hayes development 2200 homes being built. I’ve been told that able to influence decision makers. update this will take another 4 years of building. Charlton Hayes is one of the few new devel- Volunteering opportunities Not far really, and then you’ll have all those opment that has a dedicated Stakeholder steering group set up to keep the interest of wonderful things promised in the this community on the agenda of all the Adoption of Roads—latest development plan. developers and business who are building here. The Temporary Green, the opening of the Children and young people pedestrian way between Chessel drive and provision in Patchway. Wood street as well as the pedestrian way from Hammond Grove was championed by Recruiting now at Patchway this group. This group will continue to work cricket club. for the interest of all in Charlton Hayes pportunity to purchase a low Over the last 3 or 4 years there has been cost computer. many actions taken to provide a means of creating shared experiences for building an Refuse collection inclusive community, We have had community fun days, BBQs, holiday activities for children and consultations to find out your experience of living on a new build. We have tried many ways of informing residents of what is happening in the community as well This will be the last newsletter that I as providing a way for you to meet with the key stakeholders. That’s why we’ve asked “author” for Charlton Hayes as I’m moving for your emails to send you information, onto fresh fields. I wish everyone living in Charlton Hayes well. I would especially like we’ve set up a Facebook administered by us Winsome Barrett-Muir— to share training/volunteers and other info to thank all the wonderful people who have Community Development with you as well as this newsletter. The res- volunteered with me, who I’ve met at the Worker for Charlton Hayes ident forum was another means to allow various events or who attended the wel- Keep up to date by visiting: residents to meet together and also to have come workshops or any of community www.facebook.com/ the opportunity to meet the main stake- events that I organised with your support. holders working in Charlton Hayes. charltonhayes.sbcp Do enjoy the coming spring/summer time— Tel: 01454 868570 We had four brave residents volunteer in Winsome (Editor) The Parade, Coniston Road, supporting the delivery of the meetings. Patchway, BS34 5LP Meetings were well attended and we hope residents would build on this by taking over Many thanks to our funders The Patchway Watercolourists

The Patchway Watercolourists meet each Tuesday and Friday afternoon between 2pm and 4.30pm, upstairs at the Coniston Centre which is located on Coniston Road

Our group is friendly and supportive, a wide range of styles and abilities exist, (no experience necessary - just an interest in watercolour painting). It costs £4 each session, and new people can use materials supplied by the tutor. Roma also buys paper in bulk to re-sell at cost price of 50p a sheet. We are open all year, apart from Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays, and two weeks in August.

The Watercolourists' tackle a different project each session and enjoy a chat and refreshments. Roma the tutor gives direction, but artists can choose their own activity if they wish. Recent projects include: Waterlogged! - Flooding in Somerset, Captivating Cottages, Inspiring World - Iconic views in a world landscape, and Castles and Skeletal Winter Scenes.

During the past year the group has exhibited in Patchway Library in the early part of last year, taken part in the Over Fifty Festival Art Competition and Exhibition organised by the City Council by showing art in the café at the City Library, shown work at the Flower Show, and held two Water- colour Christmas Parties; one for each group.

Both groups regularly contribute to Brooks Café Gallery where paintings are exhibited in a six weekly rolling exhibition. Users of the café often comment favourably and notice this changing picture show.

For further information please call Coniston community centre on : 0117 923 6878

REFUSE COLLECTION AND All residents should register with their sort-it centres before they can use the site—do this CHARLTON HAYES online.

This week I met with Barry from South Glouces- The highway team will be proposing a weight tershire council waste minimisation team to get restriction on vehicle access to Charlton Hayes. some update on what is happening with refuse There will be a consultation for one month so collection. keep a look out for this on South Gloucestershire website. This is to help with refuse collection As you may know the council is planning on vans gaining access. reducing the size of the black bins sizes to 140L whilst keeping the collection at fortnightly, they Please do not obstruct the roads , especially on will be doing weekly organic waste collection. refuse collection days. Finally, please label your Green bin charges will be reduced from £36 bins with house number and street name, this to £30 per year. helps to return bins that are blown over or left in the wrong location.

Deborah Williams has recently been appointed as a Community Outreach Leader for St Chad's and Charlton Hayes. She is funded by the Diocese of Bristol for the next few years and is enthusiastic to get stuck in with the community in Charlton Hayes and Patchway. Her focus is mainly based around supporting the development of community in new housing areas as this has been identified as a major area for working within the Church of England.

She will be responding to the community via regular consultation, conversation and general engagement by hosting and facilitating community events and projects.

Her initial ideas and projects include 'The Crafty Coffee Club' on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, between 10am and 12pm, at The Fold Cafe in Patchway Community Centre on Rodway Road. She is also starting a placement in Callicroft Primary and can't wait to launch a Toddler Group, Bedtime Story Session, Dad's and Toddlers Session and a Messy Church at St Chad's.

Deborah is a full time employee and works 35 hours a week. She has not yet settled into a fixed working pattern as she is still establishing and responding to the needs of the community. This can be useful as it means she has a flexible approach to working around people when planning and hosting events and projects.

If you have any ideas for community enhancing projects or events, please don't hesitate to get in touch with her! You can contact Deborah via email on [email protected] or via 0117 9679605.

Patchway Town Council and Charlton Hayes

Patchway town council is your local council and you will find lots of information on their website relating to local services, groups and activities. Check it out at www.patchway-town.co.uk or you can ring them during normal office hours on 01454-868530.

There are 15 Councillors elected by residents, the last election was in 2015 - and they all live locally so have good knowledge of the area.

The Council meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month in the Council Building, Callicroft Road, Patchway, at 7.30 pm. At alternate meetings, there is a half hour slot for residents to raise matters of concern which the Council can action or pass on to the appropriate authority. The next two dates for Public Questions are Tuesday 10th May and Tuesday 12th July.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday 4 May at 7 p.m. at the Casson Centre in Rodway Road when the future of Library Services in South Gloucestershire will be discussed. This will be the Annual Town Meeting of Patchway town council and you are welcome to attend to find out more about the Council, hear the speaker and ask any questions you may have.

Health Champions are local people who care about existing volunteering activities generally the health of their community and those around talking with people. them. They champion health and well-being by raising awareness, signposting people to local Enrolment criteria health services and provide support to those who A minimum of 18yrs or older need that little extra support. To enable a safe and inclusive programme, disclosure will be required of any episodes of We are looking for volunteers to be positive role poor mental or physical health conditions held, to enable appropriate support and models to enable people living in their own com- supervision to be identified within the role. munities to make positive choices around health and well-being. Commitment required Time commitment – Flexible commitment to a You will volunteer as part of a team who provide minimum of 2hrs per week for one year quality face-to-face information and advice to a Ongoing training and monthly supervison so diverse range of people wherever they may be. you’re well supported in the role. Health Champion role can add value to existing Southern Brooks Community Partnerships are work. This role is subject to a Disclosure currently offering a unique opportunity for you to and Barring Service (DBS) check as there become a local volunteer Health Champion, who: may be contact made with vulnerable  Encourage and support the public to improve adults. their health and well-being  Engage with people through your role in the community and by attending local groups and events  Gain a recognised health qualification and new skills  Gain confidence and meet new friends  To help improve the health and well-being of people living in our communities, particularly Volunteer expenses in those communities where health inequali- Out of pocket and travel expenses will be reim- ties have been identified bursed for all voluntary activity.  To support and empower people to eat healthily, be physically active and improve Feedback of the Health Champions their emotional well-being programme to date has been  To attend relevant local events, such as festi- 'Training gave me a good approach to health vals and coffee mornings, to promote healthy education and re-enforced my understanding' 'The Health Champions programme is a lifestyle information fantastic scheme that brings people together  Signpost people to specialist services, such as breastfeeding groups and stop-smoking sup- and provides champions with new skills that port as appropriate can increase confidence and networking'  Most volunteering will be achieved doing For further information on Health Champions what you already do, meeting friends, family and colleagues; attending community please contact Kate Ross on 01454 868 570 or events; running your own initiatives and any email [email protected]

Low cost computer scheme

Do you know someone who may be eligible for a low cost computer that could help them to get online? If you do then read on.

South Gloucestershire Council has teamed up with an IT provider to offer a range of low cost professionally refurbished computers to eligible residents and registered UK charities in South Gloucestershire. Both desktop and laptop computers are available under the scheme. The following options are available depending on eligibility. Option A 1. Desktop computer with flat screen monitor and Microsoft® Windows 7: £101.15 2. Laptop computer with Microsoft® Windows 7: £143.65 To order either of these systems you must meet at least one of the following criteria: · 65 years of age or over · receive means tested benefit · are an unpaid carer · are registered disabled · living on a low income · have a child entitled to free school meals Option B 1. Desktop computer with flat screen monitor plus Microsoft® Windows 7 and Microsoft® Office 2010: £84.15 2. Laptop computer plus Microsoft® Windows 7 and Microsoft® Office 2010: £126.65

Eligibility To order either of these systems you must be either a registered UK charity or receive at least one of the following: · Income Support · Jobseekers Allowance · Pension Credit · Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment (PIP) · Attendance Allowance/Constant Attendance Allowance · Carer’s Allowance · Incapacity Benefit/Employment and Support Allowance · disability element of working tax credit How to apply To find out more or how to place an order please visit any of the following organisations below. You will be asked to complete a simple application form and may be asked for proof of eligibility for the scheme. Full details of prices and how to order will be explained to you Any South Gloucestershire library For details of your nearest library visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries or phone 01454 86800 Southern Brooks Community Partnerships Coniston Community Centre BS34 5LP 01454 868570 More info can be found here http://www.southglos.gov.uk/lowcostcomputer

The weather is now getting warmer so it’s the empty allotment plot into a beautiful community perfect time to think about planting and growing garden! lovely fresh fruit and vegetables. So if you’re free on a Friday morning (from 15th We’re fortunate to have on board Ellen a April) from 10am then do get in touch with her to join this great project idea! Lack of experience is not a barrier, you will be taught how to do things, you’ll be working in a small group to make a difference to an unloved plot.

This is free exercise, community worker who is keen to help you get plus being outdoors have been shown to be very growing your own vegetables. good for our health and wellbeing! Where is the There is a great allotment site at the back of difficulty? None at all, you just need to pick up the Blakeney road (off Coniston road, near the Conis- phone or send her an email to let her know you’re ton community centre) that has some great coming, but if you just want and see then turn up facilities. Its very civilised, there are proper toilets, any Friday from Friday 15th April 2016. a meeting room as well as water for watering your Venue: Blakeney road allotment, off Coniston precious plants. Road Southern Brooks are fortunate to have on board Time: from 10am stay for an hour or more Ellen, a community worker who is keen to help When: Every Friday from 15th April you get outdoors and gardening. Contact: Ellen on 01454 868 570 or email here at She is looking for volunteers to help transform an [email protected]

Your wider community: and Talking Therapies regularly using our commu- Coniston Community Centre, nity rooms. The top floor is home to Southern Brooks Patchway, BS34 5LP Community Partnership Trust, Battle Against Tranquilisers (BAT) and Anne’s Physiocare. We Coniston community centre opened its doors in also run our own Parent and Toddler Group, July 2004 before re-launching after further Friendship Club, Watercolourist and LGBT Satur- building work in June 2011, which also saw the day Brunch. The list goes on and it’s growing. opening of Brooks café on the ground floor. The Recent developments include the Link Club taking Centre is managed by a board of Trustees called, over the old nursery on the ground floor for adults Coniston Community Association. Get in touch if with additional needs. This will help establish and you’re interested in being our Trustee, so grow a Link Centre for years to come. Charlton Hayes has a voice in our monthly meetings. There’s a new shower on the second floor for use by patrons. The centre has an exciting new web- With the increase in floor size, there’s been an site, which list a wide range of classes and a explosion of exciting activities including dance choice of five low cost rooms to hire for parties, classes for all ages and abilities, kick boxing, training and meetings. martial arts and Pilates. We have key services There’s so much to explore: Call: 0117 923 6878 such as Nurseline Healthcare, South Gloucester- Visit: www.conistoncommunitycentre.org.uk shire Council meetings,, Smoke Free South Glos Email: [email protected] Developmental update at Charlton Hayes.

The development has now reached the half way mark Retail units and Nursery and provided everything continues on a similar tract building work will be completed in around 4 These are both on track according to the S106 agree- years. ment and Bovis are currently in discussion with a po- According to the Bovis technical team for Charlton tential high street supermarket. Hayes they are now onto phase 3 of their building Linear Park plan. This refers to the area running parallel to Overdrive- Other builders Plans for this park area are being reviewed to ensure the safety of the park to those who will use Other developers have purchased building plot and the park in the future. will soon start building. This includes Barratt and Linden Homes. Bellway Homes are building more The new primary school homes as well. Barratt has applied for a new application for phase 3 of 205 dwellings. South Gloucestershire council are waiting for a survey Goodman land at MU5/6 have received planning from Bovis in order to start the building work on the permission to build 100 units and small shop school site. Subject to everything going to plan and Hotel is nearing completion current schools being filled the latest estimate is 2018 for the new school within Charlton Hayes. The Green Spine

This is the area of mature trees and shrubs which will run through the development. Is also set to see some action soon. Bovis Homes will soon be submitting planning application to South Gloucestershire council. In terms of the Green Spine there will be a community art display. Bovis have appointed an artist, they are currently working to get this to council for approval as well as the multi-use games area that will be located within the Green Spine. There will be some advance tree planting this month but the main planting will be in autumn 2016 which should be trigged by a S106 occupancy of 1500. But the weather will also play a part as well.

The Olive Tree care home Adoption of roads

The Olive Tree retirement and care home are Bovis homes are currently in the process projecting a June opening for their phase 1 and they of getting two roads to the standard are currently recruiting for staff. where they are ready to be handed over Grove Care who owns the care home says that they to South Gloucestershire council highway have a good training programme, so check out their team for adoption. website for upcoming job opportunities. These roads are :- Wood street (the first section Travelogue hotel Hayes way. The Travelogue hotel is near completion and they too are recruiting for workers – again do check their web- sites. Address: Southern Brooks Community Partnership, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LP Telephone: 01454 868570 Email: [email protected] Website: www.southernbrooks.org.uk www.facebook.com/charltonhayes.sbcp What is going on?!

Edible growth planters—adopt a planter The cultivate project has now finished but there are 4 planters around Charlton Hayes. It would be good to create a growing group that adopt each one of these planters. A new community development worker will be appointed soon so they might be able to support you with this. Just let me know which planter you would like to adopt! I do believe that someone has offered to look after the planter by Charlton Boulevard …...go on be brave and grow some lovely vegetables!

Sparowbill Play park (this is the park around Sparrowbill way and Chessel Drive). This is a lovely park and itis well used by families in Charlton Hayes. There are a few issues that seems to be ongoing and has been making life difficult for some of the residents. The first is that some people are walking their dogs inside the park despite the sign saying it’s a dog free zone. Please be considerate of the children who uses the park and keep your dogs out of the park area. The other issue is that dog owners are leaving their dog waste bag in the bins around the park, even when the bins are overfilled. Please do take your dog waste home.

Litter and bins left on pavements We’re back to the same issue around litter lying around and bins left on pavements! Please be considerate of others and do not leave your bins on the pavement making the pedestrian walkway a hazard! Litter—bin it please, do not overfill your bins and please do not drop litter—everyone can make small steps to ensure that their street is litter free.

Dog dirt ..yuck! Well the solution is simple, owners should clean up after their dogs…….when out walking your dog carry an extra plastic bag and offer it to any dog walker you see who does not have one.

Address: Southern Brooks Community Partnership, The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5LP Telephone: 01454 868570 Email: [email protected] Website: www.southernbrooks.org.uk www.facebook.com/charltonhayes.sbcp Patchway Cricket Club A local club are looking to recruit new members. Patchway cricket club are looking for new members to join their club and they would like to hear from those living in Charlton Hayes!

They are willing to coach both new and established players who fancy playing cricket. So if you think this could be for you then do give the club sec a call on 01454 898209 or mobile 07954 391434

The cricket season runs from May through August and they have two sides in the Bristol and district league.

The cricket season will be starting in May and experienced players can start net training now on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm.

Junior training sessions will run on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm—7.30pm beginning on May 3rd. Senior indoor nets start on 30th March.

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Over to you……

What would you like to see in Charlton Hayes? How can you personally as a resident do to make the community more connected, more linked up.

It is easy to say this or that person should do so and so, but what can you do?

Have you considered setting up a neighbourhood watch group in your street? You need 6 neighbours to do this, yes just 6 household from the same street and you’re off and running and have access to what is happening in your community.

NHW group co-ordinator now meet with developers at the quarterly stakeholders’ meeting so that they can voice the concerns of residents that they represent. They are making a difference, how about you?

Business set up

Are you a resident of Sovereign and thinking of setting up a business? If so then your landlord are waiting to hear from you because they have an extensive range of support to help get you to being a business owner!

You can contact Sovereign if you are interested in one of their courses that they run for those who would like to consider being their own boss. So, if this is where you’re at now please contact Leo Galloway on 0117 317 0704 or email [email protected] to find out more.

If you are not a resident of Sovereign but would still like to know how to set up a business then you can get good advice from Brave - a Bristol based organisation that have been helping people for years to take that first step. You can contact Brave on 0117 944 5330 or email them at Email: [email protected].

Let us know how you get on!