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Saltford Community Association News Issue No 133 April / May 2017

Saltford Community Association

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COPY DEADLINE FOR JUNE/JULY ISSUE OF SCAN: 10th May 2017 Copy sent by email to [email protected] will be very welcome. www.saltfordhall.co.uk

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SALTFORD HALL BOOKING OFFICE 01225 874081 E-mail: ofﬁ[email protected] www.saltfordhall.co.uk

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We currently have opportunities to get involved in one of the following ways :- x SCA Health & Safety Officer x SCA Publicity Officer (new post) x SCAN street deliverer for one side of Norman Road x Volunteer to help with the forthcoming Festival and fundraising Do you have the passion to want to get involved more with your local community, then please give us a ring on 01225 874081 or email [email protected] and we will be back in touch with you.

3 MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL

Please note:- Dates, times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter, and note that these are booking times - event times may differ. First Monday 10.00am Beading Course Wansdyke (usually) Second Monday 7.30pm Saltford Quilters Somerset Second Monday 7.30pm Lions Club of Keynsham Kelston Last Monday 10.00am Craft & Natter Club Kelston First Tuesday 9.30am Saltford Ladies Gardening Club Wansdyke First Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Afternoon WI Wansdyke Second Tuesday 7.30pm Saltford Women’s Institute Avon Fourth Tuesday 2.15pm Saltford Floral Club Hall Second Thursday 9.45am Ladies Together Kelston Second Thursday 8.00pm Book Club Somerset Second Friday 7.30pm Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle Avon One Saturday 10.00am Farandole Dance Club Please Wansdyke per month contact June Simpson for exact dates on 01225 872586 Fourth Saturday 2.30pm Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke

4 MESSAGE FROM JOHN DAVIES, CHAIR OF THE SCA The financial year of the charity has just ended and by the time you read this we will have held the An- nual Meeting. It therefore seems an opportune time to give a summary of our financial position to those of you not able to make the meeting. The headlines are that during the year ending 31 January 2017 we had a total income of £109,670 and total expenses of £99,330 so we had a surplus of just over £10,000, compared with a surplus of just over £19,000 the previous year, due to the success of the Festival in 2015. So we had a pretty good year last year and this was despite spending a further net (after grants) £10,000 on maintenance/ improvements. However, this surplus of £10,000 would once again have been a substantial loss without £23,600 from fundraising, books (on wall and in hall), your generous donations and grants. These surpluses have been essential in building funds to cover the projected cost of over £30,000 that will be necessary to pay for the much-needed refurbishment of the entrance and foyer areas, which we hope to be undertaken during the coming weeks. The main items of note financially were :- • SCAN advertising income remained broadly unchanged after rises of 31% and 30% in previous years and despite increased print costs made a reasonable surplus. Our thanks to all our advertisers and to the army of volunteers who deliver the SCAN to every house in Saltford. • Fundraising last year raised over £11,400 and this coming year we hope the 80 plus events during the Festival will once again be enthusiastically supported. A huge thank you to the merry band of volunteers who help to put all these events on and to all of you for supporting so well during the year. • Reg and Jill Williams, in a new initiative, donated all the money from books on their wall (24 High Street) and in the Hall and last year they were able to raise just over £2000 for the SCA. • In terms of expenses, gas and electric were up a small bit, despite us taking a number of initiatives to reduce useage. During the last year we spent a further £17,300 on maintenance and improvements at the Hall, bringing the total over the last 7 years to an amazing £147,000. The main item last year was the completion of the transformation of the stage lighting to LEDs which was greatly helped by a grant from Frances Haeber- ling through the BANES Ward Councillor’s Initiative. Other non-regular items were :- • Repairs to door entry system • Stage rigging and electrical checks • Replacement of paying slabs between Hall and Tennis Courts • Saltford Hall sign • Panto container base • Architect fees connected with foyer refurbishment As well as the grant mention above from BANES WCI, we are also very grateful to grants from Saltford Parish Council towards the cost of producing SCAN and towards the cost of putting on the forthcoming Festival. Last year we also received a grant from Quartet towards the cost of installing destratification fans in the Main Hall and Stage (see below) and a grant from Waitrose (green tokens!). During the coming year we will be running our regular cafes and bars alongside other events and organizing another 9 day Festival in June. We will be using the money raised and what we have in the bank already, to progress further improvements this coming year including the total refurbishment of the entrance foyer as highlighted in the last SCAN. Already in this new financial year we have also spent just over £3,000 on the destratification fans that we hope will pay back in a couple of years and further architects fees in respect of the foyer refurbishment. So just in summary, we have over the last 7 years spent £60,000 on maintenance items, £87,000 on improvements, making a total of £147,000. This has been substantially funded from raising over £85,000 from fundraising activities and £54,000 in grants and bequests. Many thanks for your invaluable support over the years and in the future to ensuring that Saltford Hall remains a much loved community focus point. 5 6HOHFWHG(YHQWVLQ$SULO

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7 REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL Please note: Dates, times and venues may change. Please check with the contact named elsewhere in this newsletter and note that these are Booking Times – event times may differ Mondays 9.45am Jazzercise Class Hall 10.00am Music with Mummy Kelston 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall 2.00pm Whist Club Avon 4.40pm Dance Factory Hall 7.00pm Saltford Scrabble Club Kelston (in season) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club Avon 8.00pm Saltford Badminton Hall Tuesday 9.30am The Art Group Kelston 10.00am Hatha Yoga Avon 10.00am Tuesday Morning Badminton Hall 12.00pm Zumba Gold Hall 6.15pm Hatha Yoga Somerset (1st & 3rd only) 7.00pm Saltford Parish Council Avon 7.30pm Avon Badminton Hall 7.30pm Saltford Village Choir Wansdyke Wednesday 9.45am Wednesday Morning Badminton Group Hall 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall 4.00pm Keyford Dancing School Somerset 7.30pm Saltford Sequence & Old Time Dance Club Hall Thursdays 9.45am Jazzercise Class Hall 9.45am Music with Mummy Kelston 2.00pm Painting for Pleasure Avon 5.45pm Hatha Yoga Class Wansdyke 6.30pm Pilates Class Hall 6.15 & 8.00pm Hatha Yoga Class Wansdyke 7.30pm Keynsham AA Group Kelston Fridays 9.00am Vitality Pilates Kelston 10.30am Saltford Wind Chamber Group Somerset 10.00am Hatha Yoga Wansdyke 1.30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Hall

SCA is on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saltford-Community-Association/186494898072876 8 SALTFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Forthcoming Fundraising Events in 2017

March 5 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm

20 Computer Cafe 10 – 12am

23-25 Saltford Drama Club Production 7.30pm

31 Community Cinema – Girl on the Train 7.30pm

April 2 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm

21 Community Cinema – Sully 7.30pm

30 Antiques Fair with our café 10 – 3pm

May 7 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm

15 Computer Café 10 – 12am

26 Community Cinema – Lion 7.30pm

28 Antiques Fair with our café 10 – 3pm

June 4 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm

10-18 Saltford Festival Various

19 Computer Café 10 – 12am

25 Antiques Fair with our café 10 – 3pm

July 2 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm

19 Computer Café 10 – 12am

30 Antiques Fair with our café 10 – 3pm

August 6 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 - 4.00pm

September 30 World Textile Day West with our cafe 10 – 5pm

October 14 Quiz 7.30pm

22 Grand Flea Market with our cafe 10 – 1pm

November 16-18 Saltford Drama Club Production 7.30pm

December 2 Christmas Market 10 – 2pm

9 Saltford Choir Concert 7.30pm

For more information please e-mail [email protected] or ring the Booking Ofﬁce on 01225 874081

9 AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS 9099667 (Liz) Tuesday 20 June The Wrangle Flower meadow – KEYNSHAM & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB see orchids. Car sharing in the morning, and lunch The club had a very good evening meal at Saltford out. FFi 01225 874259 (Cynthia) Golf Club recently. This was so well received that we will be going there again. KEYNSHAM & DISTRICT MENCAP SOCIETY The Annual Charity Quiz took place at Saltford Hall Keynsham and District Mencap Society beat the on Friday 17 March – the results of which were not winter blues with their Winter Extravaganza available before going to press. - Charity Dinner and Auction. However, a number of large Easter Eggs are positioned around the area for raffle, in which the public are invited to partake. K&DLC have also been pleased to help with the Wombles littler picking campaign in Keynsham. Shortly, Keynsham Town Council will be encour- aging organisations in the area to be involved with the “Floral Bicycle Trail” where bicycles are painted in bright colours, decorated with flower baskets and put in prominent positions around the town. The club has been collecting used spectacles for some years. Just recently the Western Group OOn Saturday 4th February 2017 Keynsham and of Lions Clubs sent 20,400 spectacles to Medico District Mencap Society hosted it’s first independ- Francais for re-use in third world countries. ent Charity Dinner and Auction at the Saltford Golf Recently two large bottles of commemorative Club in Saltford. The event raised in excess of Harveys Sherry were auctioned, which raised £215 £3500, and was held in aid of the Society’s New which went to Lions Club International Foundation Building Appeal. to support the measles programme. 130 guests arrived promptly at 7pm and were Details of K&DLC activities can be obtained by greeted with a warm welcome and a glass of visiting the web site - prosecco, as the guests found their way to their www.keynshamlions.org.uk tables live Jazz was performed exquisitely by Nicki Jefferis. The men were very smartly dressed in AVON WILDLIFE TRUST KEYNSHAM black tie and the ladies looked stunning in their AND SALTFORD GROUP. evening dresses. The last talk of the season is on Friday 7 April, at 11 auction items had been generously donated by 7.30pm, in the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, local organisations and Michael Ashbee of Davies Keynsham”Horse Stingers and Darning Needles” and Way provided his expert services of auction- by Ray Barnett. A top speaker and expert on eer and he kept the guests buzzing and raising British insect life. The biology and folklore of drag- their bids. onflies, and species that are found in this area. Among the corporate guests at the Keynsham and This will be followed by a walk to see them in District Mencap Society Charity Auction were Priddy, on Sunday 16 July. iTeam Solutions from Saltford, VansGB of Bath and Toplink Envelopes Ltd. The Festival of Nature in Keynsham Sunday 18 June, in the Memorial Park. We shall have a Stall The evening’s events were rounded off with some there. floor filling tunes courtesy of Delboy entertain- ments, a regular DJ with Keynsham and District The Annual Dawn Chorus walk, will commence at Mencap Society events, always guaranteed to 4.30 a.m. (!) at The Shallows on Sunday 30 April. play music to get everyone up dancing. Please wear warm clothes, take a snack and drink, and binoculars.Led by Dave Sage 0117 9407968 The event was called A Winter Extravaganza and it certainly lived up to its name, warming everyone Saturday 13 May A walk around our local Trust up on a chilly February evening. A great time was Reserve – Folly Farm in the afternoon. FFi 0117 10 had by all, and the question was asked ‘When’s with varying degrees of success. Our First team the next one? ..and ‘Next time I’m bringing two are still pushing for a top two finish which would tables of guests with me!’ give them promotion while our Reserve team is Keynsham and District Mencap Society’s 2017/18 currently in a very strong mid table position. The fundraising objective is to raise funds to enable Under 18 team is currently second in their league them to obtain their own centre, this has become but chasing team has a few games in hand. The a necessity, as the individual clubs are held in Under 15’s are in a very strong 2nd place with a numerous venues across Keynsham, Radstock game against the top team soon. The Under 14’s and Bath, as the local area continues to grow it are also in 2nd place but likely to be overtaken by is anticipated that there will be an increase in the lower teams with games in hand. Unfortunately demand for the provision. “If we remain as we are both our Under 13’s and Under 12’s are languishing this will become a logistical challenge, therefore near the bottom of their respective leagues but to enable us to keep costs down and continue to they both have come up against tough opposition. enhance our provision it seems prudent that we The results and league tables for younger age obtain our own centre which can facilitate our groups are not published but fair to say Saltford desire for additional sessions for our members, football at this level is alive and kicking! As a local our own hall space, office space and extra storage club covering all age groups we are always look- needs. “ Said Lisa O’Brien Chair of Keynsham and ing to the future and hence welcome new players District Mencap Society. young and old. However new players are only part of the equa- STOTHERT & PITT BOWLS CLUB tion. You may be surprised to discover that the cost of running the two adult teams amounted to some £7000 in 2015-16. This covered everything from First Aid expenditure through to pitch rental and upkeep which cost nearly £3000 alone. One cost not included above is the cost of warmup and playing strip. One set of strip costs in the region of £600 by the time we have the team badge on it – and strip doesn’t last that many seasons! In addition there are other things that we would like or need to do, for example we will need a barrier around the First Team pitch if we are to get to the Here comes the 2017 bowling season. We are all County Premier league. At present the costs of looking forward to the season opening on April running the two adult teams is met almost entirely 11th. A full programme of matches is already by the players. You may have seen the sponsorship arranged, both competitive and friendly, and we drive we undertook recently and as a result we plan lots of bowls related social activities too. We are pleased to welcome I J McGill and Eveleighs play Ladies’, Men’s and Mixed matches so you will Estate Agents to the fold as they have both taken never be short of an opportunity to play matches if a promotional banner at First Team home matches. you wish to. Now that our green comes under Bath However we need to bring more financial support Spa University we can plan well ahead to ensure into the club, either by way of increased advertis- that the green is tip-top. ing, kit or team sponsors, or a whole club sponsor. Saltford Football club was established in 1902 and Bowls is fun!! You don’t have to run or jump or hit although we will never feature on a Match of the things hard or train like a top athlete. It is a nice Day line up but is considered an important part way to get steady gentle exercise with a competi- of the village and a club worth saving. If there is tive edge and friends alongside. Why not make anyone reading this who can offer help or advice your 2017 resolution to give it try. Anytime. Just please get in touch. phone Vicki Cox on 01225354535 and you can find out what a delightful sport it is. As always if you are able to offer assistance, advice, sponsorship or even if you just want to find more details please visit the website, where KEYNSHAM FOOTBALL CLUB results and fixtures can be found, or contact Phil As this is written the season for all our teams are or Nic Saunder on 01225 872541. heading for the end of their respective seasons

11 KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD HISTORY SOC charge for the evening but donations are wel- Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society come. Coffee, tea and cakes are always available. concludes its winter season of talks in April with We warmly invite you to come along on Wednes- an evening entitled “Great Houses of the Gordano day 5th April 2017 when Marc McNab Jack from Valley” by Sandy Tebbutt”. The date is Monday Bath City Church will be speaking on ‘The Radical 24th April and the meeting starts at 7.30pm at Jesus’.’ You will receive a warm welcome. St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Date for your diary Wednesday 3rd May 2017– Keynsham. Visitors are welcome. Beth Viljeon from the Lighthouse House King- April also sees the start of our summer programme wsood will be speaking. of walks and visits to places of historical inter- saltfordfi[email protected] est, with a guided walk around some of the lesser known parts of Clevedon. You need to join the So- www.thefillingstation.org.uk ciety to go on these visits, although spare places on coach trips (planned for Mottisfont National SALTFORD EVENING WI Trust property and Cleeve Abbey & Dunster in On our first meeting this year Alisdair Naulls from West Somerset) will be available to non-members. the Marine Conservation Society came to speak If you are interested in our local history or our and despite having numerous IT problems, we all events, visit our website at www.keysalthist.org. thoroughly enjoyed his talk, and a subject that was uk . very passionate to him. We are all more informed as to what fish to eat!! And more importantly THE FILLING STATION where it is from. Vicki Cox entertained us with her photos of their walking holiday in Nepal at our Have seen this sign posted February meeting it was funny and entertaining, around the village each month and refreshing and much needed as our WI mem- and are maybe intrigued? Why bership has had illness, accidents and passing of not come along and investigate? close friends. Spring is here and we are back out You will receive a warm wel- on walks and visits to places of interest and look- come. We are the Filling Station ing forward to our luncheon at Cameley Lodge in Saltford. We meet on the first April and of course our Vintage Tea afternoon on Wednesday of the month (apart the Wednesday of the festival and helping out at from January and August) at the the school fete . We do have spaces for member- Bristol Avon Sailing Club in Mead ship- come and see us and join the fun Lane at 7.30pm. The Filling Station provides a local opportunity KEYNSHAM & SALTFORD WINE CIRCLE to top up with fuel for our Christian journey in an Our Annual General Meeting as held in February informal and relaxed atmosphere. Saltford has a and resulted in a slight change to the Committee. special connection with the Filling Station Trust David Hallett left and Diane O’Neill took over from since Reverend Richard Fothergill, who founded him. David was thanked by the Chairman for his the Trust, received the vision for the ‘FilIing Sta- hard work and support. The Committee is made up tion’ while walking on Kelston Round Hill. From its as follows: initial inception it has now become an international ministry. Since 2009 more than 80 such gather- President: Percy Mellor. Chairman: Alan Dum- ings have begun both in this country and abroad mott. Secretary and Vice Chairman: Peter Church. with over 3,000 people meeting each month. It Treasurer: Angie Dummott. Social Secretary: does not replace going to church but seeks to Tessa Lesser. Committee: Diane O’Neill, Rosie bring people across the denominations together Turner and Sheila Whittle. with those who would like to explore faith. The members then rounded off the evening with We aim to celebrate the reality of Jesus Christ an American Supper and social chat. with informal worship in a relaxed atmosphere, In March our President, Percy Mellor continued giving an opportunity for people to meet, chat and with his “Wine Travels and Tasting” presentation, listen to trusted and inspiring speakers. Some- giving us Part 2 of his of talk of wines from around times those who come like to share what God is the world.. Although we had a slightly reduced doing in their lives and we love to offer prayer for audience this evening it did not detract from an healing or other concerns and needs. There is no interesting, informative and knowledgeable tast- 12 ing of six wines. They were Verdejo, white wine SALTFORD BRASS MILL from Spain, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Roussanne SALTFORD BRASS MILL OPENS AGAIN TO THE blend from South Africa. Reisling from Germany, PUBLIC FOR THE WEEKEND OF 13/14 MAY - Montepulciano red wine from Italy, Zinfandel from National Mills Weekend. Then we will be open California and Sauternes sweet white wine from on Saturday 27 May and for both weekends of the France. Percy gave us a really enjoyable evening. Saltford Festival. We will have interesting joint This is also the time to renew our membership displays, talks and demonstrations relating to met- of the Circle and to be given the programme of allurgy and metal working in history – check the events for the coming year. Festival programme for details. Then we open on Information is now available on the Wine Circle’s the second and fourth Saturdays each month until website by entering google.co.uk and inputting October with some additional Sundays when there keynsham and saltford wine circle are special events in the area. We are very happy to host GROUP VISITS by arrangement. If you would like more details regarding the Wine Circle, please contact Alan Dummott on 01225 Saltford Brass Mill Project volunteers have con- 873493. tinued to meet through the winter to care for the mill and develop new ways to explain and show SALTFORD HOUSE SKITTLES LEAGUE it off to visitors, with only small floods to clean up his winter. We were delighted to host early visits The final League Positions at the end of the Sea- from Huron University in Ontario and Year 4 from son are as shown: Saltford School. Fingers crossed for no spring LEAGUE POSITION: flooding! SEASON 2016/2017 - Saltford Brass Mill was in use from the 1720s FINAL RESULT until 1925 for the manufacture of brass pans, vats TEAM TOTAL PINS POINTS and kettles and brass sheet. There were four waterwheels and four annealing furnaces. The CHALLENGERS 4375 200 remaining waterwheel survived because it was TRUCKERS 4007 168 adapted to drive a dynamo to light a squash court built in the mill in the late 1920s. The single stand- RATPACK 3787 146 ing annealing furnace structure survived as a wine WILLBES 3619 146 cellar in the 1930s but is unique in the region.

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Roy Wilton: 49 Fay Bleach: 40 SALTFORD AFTERNOON WI The Team Knockout Cup was won by the Chal- It was lovely to meet up with our fellow mem- lengers, The Runners-up were the Willbes. The bers again in early January and hear news of “All-In League” and the Pairs Knockout competi- their Christmas and New Year celebrations. Our tions will continue into April when the Season will speaker for the meeting was Reg King who gave a end. talk on the History and Mystery of the Rolling Pin. Reg made the subject amusing and informative as A Presentation Evening will then be held in the he showed us just some of his amazing collection Saltford Golf Club in June.. of 500 pins. We had no idea how many different New players are always welcome to come along materials and designs could be used to produce to the Saltford Sports Club and enjoy the friendly a rolling pin. Our members were informed of atmosphere. If you are interested please contact upcoming trips in January to Ten Pin Bowling (fol- The League Secretary on 01225 873493 lowed by a meal) and to a ‘silver screen’ showing If you are interested please contact The League at a cinema in Bath. The meeting ﬁnished with Secretary on 01225 873493 refreshments.

13 The speaker for our February meeting was a local programme which starts on 24th April. Please con- resident, Sally Woodham. Sally professionally tact them directly on phone 01225 384247 or email upcycles wooden and other household objects [email protected] and see our website (www. with the use of paint and re-upholstery. She saltfordtennisclub.co.uk). showed us how to prepare and paint items to give We had a very successful 2016 with a lot of new them a much more modern look and so avoid a trip members joining the club through our popular first to the tip and possible destruction. Many of our year membership offer. As a result, we are pleased members have been inspired to try this or at least to announce that we are going to continue this to employ Sally to do it for us. Before we had special offer, for new members and those who refreshments we were informed of an upcoming have not been members for the last two years. coffee morning to be run by the committee and This is for full membership and will offer all the held in a member’s house. This event was very benefits of membership including attending Club well attended and was most enjoyable with plenty Nights and discounts on the cost of coaching. The of homemade cake and a raffle. offer is designed to attract more players either new to tennis and want to try it out at low cost or FRIENDS OF SALTFORD LIBRARY players who have not been active for a few years Friday 5 May Visit to Willsbridge Mill and could be encouraged back into play. Please Festival specials: Monday 12 June 2-4pm see our website for more information. “What was in the newspapers 90 years ago” The We are looking forward to the Festival and will news from Archives by June Wentland, Librarian. be running an open taster session on the open- Friday 16 June 1030-12 noon Readings from the ing Saturday (10th June) and a quiz evening on Saltford Festival Poetry Competition. Everyone Monday (12th June). welcome to both events. Note: No meeting Friday 9 June. KEYNSHAM & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOC. Friday 7 July Garden party coffee morning. Carol’s This year 2017 is a very special year in the calen- cards for sale. Phone Cynthia (874259) to attend. dar for Keynsham & District Twinning Association. An invitation to young families to come to Story It is the year our Association celebrates 40 years sessions for 2-5 year olds in Saltford Library 14.30 of Keynsham being twinned with Libourne, Nr – 15.00 This is now run by the Volunteers. Bordeaux France. Something our members are Come and join the Bookstart Bear’s Reading proud of. Adventure. Over the 40 years many changes have taken place, June Wentland, “our” Librarian has produced a not only around our world, but locally. The Town of Quiz book. It is called “WLTM Literary Charac- Keynsham has changed significantly. Keynsham ters” For instance - How would Heathcliff or Miss has lost the chocolate factory, several of the local Havisham be described on a dating site? This is shops have disappeared to be replaced by others, for sale at a reduced price of £6 at present. road changes and a by-pass built, the cinema Call Cynthia at 874259 if you are interested. closing, local flooding causing a much damage, a new Council building…. SALTFORD TENNIS CLUB However through all these many changes, Keyn- We have played throughout the winter in the rain sham & District Twinning is still in operation. and cold and are looking forward to the Summer Many reading this may have the idea that Associa- season! tion members travelling to Libourne, have their We are delighted that, after a long time in the plan- travel expenses met by our Town Council- noth- ning, we are in the process of having our three ing could be further from the truth.- we are not a tennis courts resurfaced. We are looking forward Council run Association, but we do have strong to starting our new year with smart new courts. links to Keynsham Council. We are pleased to introduce a new coach to our All our members wishing to travel to and from Bath Uni team, Ricky Reardon, who will run the Libourne pay all their own expenses, coaching sessions on Wednesday afternoon/eve- Twinning as you may have noticed fund raises nings and Saturday mornings and Dillon Slade will with quizzes, dances, and the like, however we continue to run the Monday afternoon/evenings. then share some of our profits. Over the past few Bath Uni are now taking bookings for the Summer years we have be been pleased to donate to Mind, 14 Dorothy House, Butterflies, and Clic to mention litter free. It may not be our litter, but it’s our village just a few. and we all want to keep it clean. Our celebration of 40 years will we hope be some- One way we can all help to discourage litter is thing that not only our members will enjoy. but to remove it when it appears so that litter in our friends both old and new visiting us from Libourne, village is the exception, not the norm. We want this includes several from Libourne Council includ- to encourage everyone to remove litter from the ing the Mayor and his Deputy, all visitors hosted by pavements at and near their own properties so Keynsham Twinning members. that together we can make a difference in keeping As part of this special visit Keynsham Town Coun- our village cleaner and tidier. Many residents cil have agreed to part fund the official naming of already do this but the more of us who do this, the The Libourne Suite. less there will be for each of us to pick up. The Twinning Association itself hope to have two Saltford Wombles have monthly litter picks in the special commemorative information boards on spring and summer months and there are also twin towns Keynsham and Libourne for everyone several street volunteers, individuals or families to view. who remove litter from the area where they live or regularly walk, so we hope you are noticing a Our 40th celebration commences with a quiz on difference. 17th March to be held at The Royal British Legion, teams of up to 6 per table £5.00 per person which If you want to know more about Saltford Wombles includes supper - for tickets see below for contact and/or volunteering for your street contact Julie numbers. Sampson by email to [email protected] or tel: 01225 874603 or 07807 671267. As our Libourne visitors will be here in Keynsham during the Keynsham Music Festival we shall be Saltford Upcycling Craft Group hosting a dance with Thornburg Swing Band who Where there is glue, old Christmas cards, Chinese plays swing jazz instrumental and vocal numbers newspapers and curtain rings there is treasure. from the 1930’s right up to modern times tickets The Saltford Upcycling Craft Group have a taster will be available very soon. session on June 16th in Saltford Hall, fun for If you would like to know more about our 40 year adults and children alike and a great way to do old Keynsham |& District Twinning Association – something with those things you ‘just can’t throw contact Carole 0117 9865350 away’. Do join us and enjoy creating your very own carole.duckett@:caduce.plus.com designer treasure to take away. Viv - 01179 865577 [email protected] Saltford Wombles Anne - [email protected] The Wombles of Saltford will be with the Up- cycling Group on the 16th June- taking pride in We would love to welcome new members to our environment is important to us and we hope Keynsham & District Twinning Association doesn’t go unnoticed. SALTFORD ENVIRONMENT GROUP To join simply email your application with your contact details (name, address, tel no.) to SEG’s To find out more about any of our groups and SEG Chairman: [email protected] look us up on www.saltfordenvironmentgroup. org.uk. Better still come and have a chat to our Saltford Environment Group members on the Saltford Environment Group stall www.saltfordenvironmentgroup.org.uk on the 10th June and at The Old Village Day, 11th June. This is a ‘not to be missed’ afternoon family BRISTOL EMPIRE DRAGONS event with something for everyone. Enjoy. WE NEED YOUTH! Tackling everyday litter in Saltford We are looking to recruit a youth team for next We would like to thank everyone who already takes the care and trouble to pick up litter when season to add to our successful mixed crew and they see it in Saltford. building ladies crew. This is open to 12-18 year old June’s Saltford Festival will be celebrating and who would like to get involved in a new exciting showcasing all that’s good about Saltford. This is sport. If you are younger you may still join us and a good time therefore to remind everyone of the enjoy the fun of dragon boating. shared responsibility we all have to keep Saltford 15 We train on Thursday nights at 6.30pm and sunday the last few months, planning for future events and mornings at 8.30am for approximately 1 - 1.5 hours promoting Fairtrade at a coffee morning during every week. If we have enough than a separate Fairtrade Fortnight. In March we lost our local Co- operative store which has been at the heart of our youth training session could be arranged at a time village for many years. We would to thank the staff to suit everyone. for their service to our village and express our ap- You will also get the chance to train with the suc- preciation for their support throughout our quest cessful GB under 18 dragon boat squad and if you to become a Fairtrade village and maintain its status, the store and those staff who will be mov- work for it may even get chosen to join the team ing on will be greatly missed by all of us. Making for World or European championships and bring Fairtrade products available locally is important home some medals! and we will be actively working with Fairtrade and our local shops to ensure this continues. In Saltford we are fortunate to have some very good coaches who will train you to a high level The Saltford Festival will be returning in June and we thank the SCA committee for making it and give you loads of encouragement to compete a Fairtrade friendly event once again. If you are well. baking for the event, you too can do your bit by purchasing products showing the Fairtrade logo. You will find us at Saltford Rowing Centre, come Your lovely home-made goodies will go nicely with along and have a free trial to see if you like it. some Fairtrade coffee and tea. Call Lee our under 18 representative on 07535 Dates for your Diary - come and have a chat with 500559 to arrange your free session. us on June 10th along with all the SCA affiliated groups at Saltford Hall, it’s a great way of finding SALTFORD SCOUTS out about the wide range groups and activities Scout Leaders from 1st Saltford have been in the village. Join us at lunchtime on 15th June celebrating awards received from the Chief Scout in St. Mary’s Church Hall when Lyndsey Wright a for dedicated service. Traidcraft supplier will share her wealth of knowl- edge about Fairtrade and why by buying Fairtrade products you are helping to transform the lives of the producers, their families and villages lives.

SALTFORD SPORTS CLUB Saltford Sports Club is thrilled to host a brand new free event as part of the Saltford Village festival this year - Saltford Super Saturday. This is an action packed, fun filled day of entertainment for all the family. Starting with taster sessions from several local sports clubs in the morning, there will then be team games and competitions, including Tina Curtis, Julie Brewer, Jane George, Helen Battle Archery, for everyone in the afternoon . For Bush, and Penny Fisher all received the Chief spectators and those having a rest there will be Scout’s Commendation for Good Service. David vintage scooters to admire, tasty treats to eat and Moore received the Bar to the Award for Merit. a licensed bar open from lunchtime until late in Group Scout Leader Graham Bush said, “These the evening. As energy levels begin to ebb away awards are not automatically given, and are in there will be live music to entertain the crowds addition to those for long service. They recognise and a screening in the Sports Club of the England particular dedication to the Scout Movement, - Scotland game. Finally after the match, a live per- and I am delighted to be able to work with these formance by Smack the 80s will finish the night off great leaders for the benefit of young people in the in party style. The stage for Smack the 80s, will be Saltford area.” set up all afternoon, and the Saltford Super Satur- day team would like to use it to give local perform- SALTFORD FAIRTRADE GROUP ers the opportunity to showcase their talent. A PA The Saltford Fairtrade Group has been busy over system and sound engineer will be provided. If any young musicians or bands would like to perform on 16 the stage in the afternoon, either a single number to thank all those involved in making the event a or a whole set, please call Odette on 07896 219653, success and helping us to support through the or message Saltford Super Saturday through their raising of this money the valuable work being car- Facebook page. ried out by Butterflies who provide support to local children and their families living with autism. SALTFORD SANTA DASH Over the past four events we have managed to Following our fourth successful event in December raise in excess of £40,000 for local causes, we are I am pleased to report that the beneficiary Charity . intending to hold the next fun run on 3rd December Butterflies-Haven in Keynsham was handed a 2017 and will be inviting applications from local cheque for £10108.52 which includes the money charities, our general criteria are that the pro- raised by the Santa Dash plus funds raised on the ceeds should benefit children and youngsters in day by Butterflies, gift aid and direct donations the Saltford and Keynsham areas. So please check following the event out the website www.saltfordsantadashwebs. com and contact us if you wish to have your cause considered for the upcoming event. Richard Evans - Santa Dash Team Chair 2016

BRISTOL FRIENDSHIP FORCE Bristol Friendship Force has joined the Saltford Community Association list of Affiliated Organisa- tions as a number of members live in the village. Bristol Friendship Force is one of the UK group of clubs that come under the umbrella of Friendship The event was well supported again this year with Force International. FFI was established in 1977 in total numbers of runners in the children’s run of Atlanta, Georgia. It is a non profit making, interna- 400 and in the adults over 500. tional, cultural exchange organisation which gives members the opportunity not only to travel but to We are grateful for the assistance and financial stay in the homes of local participating members support of our many sponsors without whose from a possible 70 countries. In return local mem- generosity the event would not be possible and bers receive guests and share with them, different the many individual volunteers who help to set up, cultural views and traditions and also discover take down and supervise the run route without common ground. whom we would not be in a position to hold the fun run. Not to mention the patience of other road Bristol Friendship Force has members from Bristol, users on the day. South Glos and B&NES, and recently has included ‘satellite’ members from Wales, Glos and Devon. The run attracts a great number of spectators The group members are lively, open minded and around the route and on the sports ground adding love travel. The Bristol club also offers opportuni- to fun filled atmosphere and I know their encour- ties for social events and trips. We all find that by agement is welcomed by the runners most of who hosting and traveling we learn a great deal about are not regular runners and need all the help they our own region as well as the new regions we visit can get. on our journeys Adrian Inker, Chair of Butterflies-Haven said Why not join us for a taster journey for a hosted “Butterflies - Haven offer a valuable service to week in The Belgian Coast region including Bru- children, young people and families who lives are ges and Ghent, followed by a week in Rheinhessen effected by Autism. The money raised will not the German wine growing region on the German/ only help support our existing sessions but allow French border. The dates are May 8th - May 22nd us to extend our services, with the introduction of travel will be by train. a Saturday drop-in session to help more children, young people and their families. The money will For more information contact Reg Williams regwil- also give us the opportunity to offer more days out [email protected] or 01225 872489. The are a to our young people and also the possibility of an few places still available! adventure weekend. Thank you all once again. “ On behalf of the organising committee I would like 17 OTHER NEWS

Bath & North East Somerset Council Chairman’s Community Awards 2016/17 There were over 100 nominations for the B&NES Chairman’s community awards from across the B&NES area. Saltford was represented among the nominations made by individuals and organisations. Diane Hooper was nominated for a lifetime achievement award in Guiding. Mike Knight was nominated in the volunteer of the year category for his service at Greenhill House, a home providing a range of services for adults with physical disabilities. The Saltford Brass Mill Project volunteer group was nominated in the volunteer team of the year category. Although not winning one of the Chairman’s awards, all the Saltford nominations received certiﬁcates from Cllr Alan Hale, B&NES Chairman, in a presentation at the Guildhall, Bath. Cllr Hale thanked all the volunteers for helping to make the communities in B&NES a better place to live. Pictured left to right are: Diane Hooper with Cllr Hale, Mike Knight, and Patrick Beazley and Tony Coverdale from the Saltford Brass Mill volunteer team.

JACK’S DAY Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. A lot of people in the UK may not be aware of this but for people in Keynsham and Saltford sadly we know this fact all to well. It will be 8 years this August since Jack Boutlon passed away due to an undiagnosed heart condi- tion which rocked the local community and left a big hole in all our lives. Every year family, friends and the local community gather together at the Saltford sports club to celebrate the life of Jack Boulton and raise money for the charity CRY. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death. They offer bereavement support to families affected by young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) and promotes heart screening programmes as well as funding medical research. Over the last 8 years we have raised a tremendous amount of money for CRY. Money raised last year was used to fund a screening day for the local community. Preparations for Jack’s Day 2017 are well underway and we expect it to be the biggest and best yet. It will be held on Friday 26th May 2017 at Saltford Sports Club starting at 19:00 and finishing late into the night. This year there will be a football match between Saltford AFC V Keynsham cricket club (kick off 18:45). There will also be Live music, DJ, BBQ, Raffle, bar and auction (previous prizes included an Audi experience, signed Manchester united shirt, signed rugby shirt and other signed sports memorabilia). Obviously this event cannot be a successful without the support of the Keynsham and Saltford community….If anyone can help on the day or donate raffle prizes we would be very grateful. This is an open event…we encourage you to invite friends and family to support this amazing cause and continue making this event a roaring success. All proceeds from the day with go to CRY. We look forward to seeing you on the 26th May.

18 DONATION APPEAL UPDATE In the last SCAN we encouraged you to support financially the continued availability to walkers, runners and horse riders of the 4.5km of permissive paths to the west and south of Saltford. I’m pleased to say that since launching that appeal last time, we have now raised (including Gift Aid) £1200 towards our target of £3000. You have also generously donated a further £540 for the work of the SCA. A huge thank you to those who have already donated.

In order for the permissive paths to remain open next year and beyond, the SCA needs specific donations to raise £3000 and we are pleased that we are already 40% of the way there this year. It needs just another 60 people to donate an average of £25, plus Gift Aid, to reach our target. This is a small price to pay for continuing to enjoy over 4.5km of footpaths.

Without regular, annual donations from residents to cover the costs, the SCA will not be able to keep these paths open and it is highly likely that once closed they will remain closed for ever as the land will be planted with crops.

If you regularly use any of these paths and wish to donate and don’t still have your donation envelope, then please either pick one up from the foyer of the Hall or go to our website where a specific section can be found at http://www.saltfordhall.co.uk/Permissive_paths.html This page provides a link to a downloadable Gift Aid form and details of how to make a donation including via Paypal. It also allows you to specifically indicate how you wish your donation to be used. We will provide a further update in the next SCAN.

SALTFORD PANTOS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE OF: Yet again Saltford Panto club has had another stampeding success in our latest production. The hard work from all the dedicated cast and crew paid off with the creation of not only a week of entertainment but an amazing atmosphere within the club! It has been a great privilege to work with everyone in the club this year, they have made the entire process rewarding and enjoyable for all involved. Once again, the club thanks the support of the fantastic Saltford hall and all its staff, affiliated groups and volunteers. A special thanks to those groups and volunteers who helped us in the set up and running of our pantomime. Of course, the club is also thankful to the residents of Saltford, and surrounding areas as well, who year after year come to our pantomimes helping us celebrate the hard work of the groups cast and crew (and hopefully they enjoy a good giggle as well!). Our next production will be Dick Whittington -Saviour of Old London Town, and we are very excited to announce that it will again be a new script for the club! We very much look forward to the auditions coming up in September this year, as we are always on the lookout for new recruits to join our merry band! If you think you might be interested, either as a performer or a member of our talented backstage crew, keep an eye out for our posters in future SCANs and like our Facebook page. Sam Balch, Director and Scriptwriter, Saltford Panto Club

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20 Saltford Festival 10 - 18 June 2017 Historical Scarecrow Trail

Entry forms with further details available at Saltford Post Office, Saltford Hall or from 01225 873224

Saltford Community Cinema

Following the successful launch last year, we have been showing a series of films some of which have been attended by over 100. These are going to continue throughout 2017.

Unless stated otherwise, the doors will open at 6.45pm with the film screening from 7.30pm. A fully licensed bar will be available together with ice cream.

The ticket price for each viewing is just £5 and tickets will be available only on the door. Coming up we have :-

Friday 31 March 2017 - Girl on the Train

Friday 21 April 2017 – Sully

Friday 26 May 2017 - Lion

Tuesday 13 June 2017 – Singin in the Rain*

We hope the introduction of our Community Cinema will continue to be a very welcome initiative for the whole community across all ages. We will also be happy to consider early afternoon viewings if the demand is there.

* This will start at 2pm during the Festival and will be £6 to include afternoon tea afterwards.

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22 23 Saltford Festival 2017

The nine-day Saltford Festival has become a village tradition and is now in its fourth incarnation. This year’s programme is as varied as ever, including music, dance, poetry, drama, comedy, exhibitions, talks and guided walks, competitions, and, of course, food and drink, with some new events appearing for the first time. As always, the aim is to include as many local contributors as possible.

For this Festival we are excited to welcome “Admiral Kelly”, a former resident of Saltford House! He can be recognised on the Old Village Day (11 June), in full uniform, standing outside his old home alongside the new plaque erected in his memory. He will be willing to answer questions and to talk about his achievements as well as life in his time.

Another major addition will be the involvement of Saltford Sports Club with Super Saturday Afternoon on Saturday June 10th from 1.00pm into the evening. We are promised, among other things, Battle Archery, Volley Ball, an exhibition of Vintage Scooters, music, and a screening of the England v Scotland football match! New to the Festival will also be a Community Cinema showing of the classic film Singin’ in the Rain (13 June) and a Country & Western Afternoon Tea Dance (16 June).

Tried and tested events are, of course, included. The Festival would not survive without its Quiz, the Country Market, the Jazz evening, the Choir, the walks, talks, dance, song, competitions and over-eating! Bob Webb is willing to cross the Severn Bridge to give us an evening of his inimitable humour (16 June) supported by local singer Nicki Jefferis and a two-course dinner. Our own John Isaacs will leave his audience spellbound after his Night of Magic and Mystery (14 June) and Saltford Drama Club will entertain with a Murder Mystery Evening (17 June). Many other local organisations and helpers are taking part to provide a most entertaining week.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, our local MP, has supported Saltford Festival since its birth in 2011. He will join us again this year on Old Village Day, as well as being one of the five speakers in the popular, weekday series of lunchtime talks in St Mary's Church Hall.

The nine days will conclude with a wonderful finale at Saltford Golf Club on the afternoon and evening of Sunday 18 June.

We are now starting to regularly post more information on all the planned events on our Saltford Festival Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Saltford-Festival-110300772368555/.You can also visit our website at www.saltfordfestival.org.uk

As you will see, most events are free, but some are ticketed. These tickets will go on sale on 1 April at Saltford Post Office (Monday to Saturday), Saltford Hall (weekday mornings), Davies & Way, Saltford (Monday to Saturday), the Bar at Saltford Golf Club (every day), or via [email protected].

HELP is needed. Whatever your skills please come forward - your village needs you! Please register your interest at [email protected] or ring the Office on 01225 874081. Your offers will be taken up in early April.

24 SATURDAY 10TH JUNE 2017

TIME EVENT 9.30 - 13.00 Saltford Library Meet 18 trained, local volunteer librarians! 10.00 - 13.00 Saltford Hall 10.00 - 13.00. Open Morning for Affiliated Organisations. Café open 10.30. Village Crier and opening ceremony performed by BBC Radio Bristol’s Emma Britton and SCA Chair John Davies 10.35. Presentation of awards to photography and poetry competition winners 10.00 - 13.00 Saltford Sports Club Saltford Stars Football Club, Saltford Cricket Club, and Battle Archery Free Taster Sessions. Come along and try 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 10.00 - 17.00 Church Hall Avon Valley Painters’ exhibition 10.00 - 16.00 Saltford Brass Mill Open. Exhibition 13.00 - 17.00 Gardens Around Saltford Gardens open around village and refreshments at the Rectory, Beech Road 13.00 - 14.00 St Mary’s Church Talk by Dick Bateman with Saltford Drama Club, “Life in 19th Century Saltford” 13.00 - 16.00 Saltford Tennis Club Free Taster Session open to all. Come along and try 13.00 onwards Saltford Sports Club - Saltford Super Saturday Afternoon with BBQ and Teas 13.00 -16.00. Volley Ball, Battle Archery, and a display of vintage scooters 15.00 - 19.30. Music festival, and live screening of England vs Scotland Football 19.30 - 23.00. Band “Smack the 80’s” and disco 14.00 - 16.00 Church Hall (Newton Room) Heritage Centre open with Bath Record Office display & activities 19.30 Saltford Hall Saltford Choir Concert. Tickets £8 SUNDAY JUNE 11TH 2017 - THE OLD VILLAGE DAY

TIME EVENT 10.00 - 11.15 St Mary’s Church Songs of Praise 10.00 - 16.00 Saltford Brass Mill Open. Exhibitions and demonstrations of metal-wire working and jewellery-making 13.00. Talk on “Metals in Early Archaeology” by Susan Fox (Roman Baths) 15.00. Talk on “Metals in Later Archaeology” by Tony Coverdale

25 10.00 - 17.00 Church Hall Avon Valley Painters’ exhibition and display of old School records 10.00 - 18.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 10.00 - 18.00 Bird in Hand Food, drink, live music.13.00 - 15.00 “The Curfew Crew”,15.30 - 18.00 “Last Orders” 11.00 - 16.00 Top Boat Shed Field Vintage and Classic Cars 11.00 - 16.00 Rowing Club Bristol Dragon Boat and Avon Rowing Club taster sessions. Come along and try 12.00 - 18.00 High Street, Saltford Road closed to traffic and Street Market open through to 17.00 12.00 & 13.00 Tunnel House The Savages Swing Band 12.00 - 18.00 Saltford House ”Admiral Kelly” in full costume is ready to answer questions about his life and times. Saltford Scouts & Guides allow you to try campfire cooking of dough twists 12.00 -17.00 Saltford Manor. Tea on the lawn, plus 2.00 & 4.00. Farandole Dancers 2.30 - 3.00. Ukelele Band 3.00 - 3.30. Morris Dancers 3.30 - 4.00. Maypole dancing 12.00 - 17.00 Queen Square Newton Farm hot food available 12.00 - 17.00 Saltford Pottery, High Street. Open for business. Opportunity to use clay. Face-painting 13.00 – 16.00 Tunnel House Games on the Lawn hosted by Keynsham Lions 13.30 - 14.00 24 High Street. Ukulele Band 13.30 & 15.00 Pound Cottage, Queen Square. Punch & Judy Show 15.30 - 16.30 Jeffrey’s Lodge, High Street. Games for younger children 17.00 - 18.00 Paddock behind Church Dog Show 17.00 onwards Bird In Hand. Saltford Festival Menu. Booking recommended

MONDAY 12TH JUNE 2017

TIME EVENT 9.30 - 11.30 Saltford Tennis Club Ladies’ Tennis. Free Taster Session. Come along and try 9.45 - 11-15 Saltford Hall Jazzercise. Free Taster Session. Come along and try

26 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 11.30 - 12.00 Saltford Hall (Kelston Room) Jolly Babies. Free Taster Session. Bring your baby along for singing, dancing, and playing with some lovely musical instruments. Classes for 0 -15 months. Ring 07870 248725 to book a place 12.00 - 13.00 Church Hall Lunchtime Talk. Chris Warren, “The History of the Railways at Saltford” 13.30 - 15.30 Saltford Tennis Club Men’s Tennis. Free Taster Session. Come along and try 14.00 - 16.00 Saltford Library What was in the newspaper 90 years ago? Material from newspapers dating from 1927 in the archives of Bath City Library, researched by June Wentland, Outreach Librarian 14.00 - 16.00 Saltford Hall. Indoor Games Afternoon Featuring short mat bowls, table tennis, whist (arrive by 2pm), and scrabble 16.40 - 17.40 Saltford Hall Dance Factory. Free Taster Session for School Years 7-10. Come along and try 19.30 - 21.30 Saltford Hall (Somerset Room) Saltford Quilters. Free Taster Session. Come along and try 19.30 Saltford Hall Quiz Night with quizmaster John Sweet. Teams of up to 6.Tickets £6 per person including Ploughman’s Supper. TUESDAY 13TH JUNE 2017

TIME EVENT 9.30 - 12.30 Saltford Hall (Kelston Room) The Art Group. Art Classes for All. Free drop-in session. Take a look, have a go or just a chat 10.00 - 12.00 Saltford Hall Afternoon WI Coffee Morning with stalls 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 10.00 - 11.15 Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) Hatha Yoga. Free Taster Session. Come along and try. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the session to complete a health questionnaire. Clothing should be comfortable and, if you can, bring a non-slip mat and a blanket or big towel. Yoga is practised bare-foot 12.00 - 13.00 Church Hall Lunchtime Talk. Bob Ross, “Experiences of Charity Work in Nepal” 12.15 - 13.00 Saltford Hall Free Zumba Gold Class. Come and join Gabrielle and her lovely ladies for some Zumba Gold® routines. Experience a short burst of this energetic, Latin-inspired dance-fitness party. Suitable for just about anyone from 8 or younger to 88 or older, and guaranteed to make you smile. You will need suitable exercise shoes (e.g. trainers) and some water

27 13.15 - 16.15 Saltford Hall (Kelston Room) The Art Group. Art Classes for All. Free drop-in session. Take a look, have a go or just a chat 14.00 Saltford Hall Community Cinema presents Singin’ in the Rain followed by Afternoon Tea. Tickets £6 on the door 17.00 - 18.00 Saltford Hall (Avon Room) Dance Factory. Free Taster Session for School Years 11+. Come along and try 18.30 - 19.45 Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) Hatha Yoga. Free Taster Session. Come along and try. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the session to complete a health questionnaire. Clothing should be comfortable and, if you can, bring a non-slip mat and a blanket or big towel. Yoga is practised bare-foot 18.30 - 21.00 Saltford Tennis Club Mixed Social Tennis Free Taster Session. Come along and try 19.00 The Shallows Parish Walk. A walk at two different levels, starting from The Shallows, led by Robin Dixon and Cheryl Hannan. Appropriate footwear required. 20.00 Saltford Hall Diva and Desserts Night featuring Decade Dolls and sumptuous desserts. Tickets £10

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TIME EVENT 10.00 - 11.30 Saltford Hall Wed Morning Badminton Free Taster Session. Come along and try 10.00 – 16.00 Saltford Hall (Wansdyke Room) Bath Guild of Embroiders Free Taster Session. Come along and try 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 12.00 - 13.00 Church Hall Lunchtime Talk. Clive Brian, “Pyronaut and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant” 14.00 - 16.00 Saltford Hall Evening WI Vintage Afternoon Cream Tea with Bingo with a twist and local quiz 14.00 - 16.00 Saltford Hall (Avon Room) Painting Exhibition by Painting for Pleasure art group 16.00 - 18.15 Saltford Hall (Somerset Room) Keyford Dancing. Free ballet taster classes 16.00 - 16.45. 2 ½ to 4 year olds 16.45 - 17.30. 4 to 6 year olds 17.30 - 18.15. 6 - 7 year olds 19.00 War Memorial (junction of Beech Road/Norman Road) Guided History Walk with Hilary Smedley and Rodger Fowler. £2

28 19.30 Saltford Hall Magic and Mystery with John Isaacs and friends (members of Bath Magic Circle). Tickets £10, including supper of Chicken Casserole or Quorn Shepherd’s Pie THURSDAY 15TH JUNE 2017

TIME EVENT 9.45 - 11.15 Saltford Hall Jazzercise. Free Taster Session. Come along and try 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 11.15 - 11.45 Saltford Hall (Kelston Room) Jolly Babies. Free Taster Session. Bring your baby along for singing, dancing, and playing with some lovely musical instruments. Classes for 0 -15 months. Ring 07870 248725 to book a place 12.00 - 13.00 Church Hall Lunchtime Talk. Lyndsey Wright, “Fairtrade: Not Only About Bananas” 14.00 - 16.00 Saltford Hall (Kelston Room) Painting for Pleasure. Free Taster Session. Come along and try 16.00 - 18.30 Saltford Hall (Avon Room) Dance Factory. Free Taster Sessions. Come along and try 16.00 - 16.45. Reception & Year 1 16.45 - 17.30. Years 2 - 4 17.30 - 18.30. Years 6 - 7 19.00 War Memorial (junction of Beech Road/Norman Road) Geology Walk with Simon Carpenter. Appropriate footwear required. £2 19.30 Saltford Hall Jazz Night featuring Hannah Wedlock & The Blue Notes. Tickets £12 with beef curry or quorn alternative FRIDAY 16TH JUNE 2017

TIME EVENT 8.30 - 10.00 Saltford Hall Festival Breakfast 10.00 - 12.00 Saltford Hall Upcycling Session plus Saltford Fairtrade and Saltford Wombles present 11.00 Saltford Hall (Avon Room) Talk on Recycling changes in 2017 by Bath and NES Council 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 10.30 - 12.00 Saltford Library. Readings of the Competition Poems All welcome. Poetry competition application forms are available in Saltford Library or from Julia Scott [email protected] 12.00 - 13.00 Church Hall Lunchtime Talk. Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP, “How Parliament Works”

29 14.00 - 16.30 Saltford Hall Country & Western Afternoon Tea Dance £4 14.30 War Memorial (junction of Beech Road/Norman Road) Geology Walk with Simon Carpenter. Appropriate footwear required. £2 16.00 - 18.45 Saltford Hall (Avon Room) Dance Factory. Free Taster Sessions 16.00 - 16.45. Reception - Year 2 16.45 - 17.30. Years 7 - 8 17.30 - 18.30. Years 11+ 19.30 Saltford Hall Music & Comedy Night with comedian Bob Webb and local singer Nicki Jefferis. Tickets £15 including salmon or veg quiche, new potatoes & salad, and desserts. Evening sponsored by Davies & Way SATURDAY 17TH JUNE 2017

TIME EVENT 9.30 - 13.00 Saltford Library Meet 18 trained, local volunteer librarians! 10.00 - 14.00 Saltford Hall Country Market & Café 10.00 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 10.00 - 16.00 Saltford Brass Mill Open, plus exhibitions 14.00 - 17.00 Saltford School Ye Olde Saltford School Fair 19.30 Saltford Hall Saltford Drama Club Murder Mystery Evening. Tickets £12 including two-course meal SUNDAY 18TH JUNE 2017 TIME EVENT 10.00 - 16.00 Saltford Brass Mill Open, with exhibitions 11.30 - 16.00 St Mary’s Church. Flower Display based on Songs of Praise 12.00 onwards Saltford Golf Club – The Great Golf Family Get-together Throughout afternoon Beer & Cider Festival, live bands, choirs, the brilliant trick shot exhibitionist Paul Barrington “The Striker”, a Golf Experience with Club Professionals, Cream Teas, Bouncy Castles & Children’s rides, Classic Volkswagen Car Show and a display from Bath Spa RCS Model Aircraft Club Display. Entry just £2 14.00 - 18.00 Eastover Farm Wild-flower meadow and garden open. Plants and refreshments for sale 18.00 Saltford Golf Club Festival finale with evening BBQ and live bands. Tickets £10 including afternoon entry

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38 The Saltford Business Network promotes and supports businesses in Saltford. We offer access to local and regional information and organisations and the chance to share ideas with local colleagues. Our membership ranges from management consultants to landscape gardeners and from ﬁnancial advisers to sports clubs. New members will always be welcome, all you need to be is a business person residing, or actively engaged in business in Saltford. Already in 2017, thanks to our members iTeam Solutions Ltd and Whittock Consulting Ltd respectively, we have been updated on the serious issues of Cyber Security and the responsibilities of Company Directors as well as enjoying (with an equally serious approach) a delicious Network breakfast at Newton Farm! Saltford Business Network continues to develop links with business organisations in the region, so keeping our members informed of local and regional issues. Our programme for the remaining months of 2017 continues, with the usual blend of informal social gatherings and informative seminars and events. Please check our web-site for details of all our future events. You will also ﬁnd our Business Directory, blogs, useful links and posts, as well as how to contact us: www.saltfordbusinessnetwork.org.uk

SALTFORD SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Two months since our last bulletin, during which time we have held our Club Triples Competition, which was won by Alan Durber, Ron Kent and skip, Kath Crabb. We hadn’t taken delivery of our Shield in time for the presentations at our A.G.M., but we managed with a cardboard cut-out which caused a few laughs!

Avon County ran their Annual Triples Competition just prior to our Triples and I am very happy to report that one of the teams from Saltford played very well and won the Title for the year. They were Chris Greatorex, who had never played at the Bristol venue before, Lyn Dorey and Joan Hamblin.

Early in March we ran our Invitation Mixed Fours tournament. Clubs came from a variety of locations, Ilchester, Wells, Wiltshire, Weston –super-mare, to name but a few. Clubs played a total of five games each, with lunch, teas & coffees accompanied by delicious home-made cakes between times. A happy, but competitive, day was had by all. The winners were the team from Woolhope, (their Skip was a very good lady player who is also the Captain of Hereford County Squad). Four teams ended their matches with eight points and the result was decided by the highest shot score.

Why not join us, learn a different skill and meet a few new people. We play on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday afternoons at Saltford Hall. For more information contact Joan Hamblin, our Secretary, on 01225 872389 Or visit our website www saltfordshortmatbowlsclub.co.uk

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Pushed to the boiling point by their boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do — even in a man’s world. Set in the late 1970s, 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business

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43 Saltford Parish Council News

Annual Parish Meeting 4th April 2017

Everyone is welcome at the annual Parish Meeting. This year we are again presenting our Community Awards at the meeting. Winners will get £60 for their chosen Saltford group, project, cause or charity. There will also be a review of the Parish Council’s year, opportunities for questions and comments, as well as (we hope) Fair Trade refreshments and an opportunity to socialise. The meeting will be followed by a regular meeting of the Parish Council Planning Committee.

Grant to Saltford Brass Mill

The Parish Council has made a grant of £510 to Saltford Brass Mill to install non-slip decking strips on the access footbridge for the safety of visitors.

Traffic volumes on the A4 at Saltford

Below are the weekday average total number of vehicles in 24 hours on the A4 at Saltford 1998-2016 (both directions combined). There has been a drop of 12% in the total number of vehicles travelling on the A4 Bath Road since the peak of 2002. Very little traffic passes along the A4 between 8pm in the evening and 6am in the morning. Not surprisingly, traffic volumes normally peak daily between 7am and 8am and between 4pm and 6pm. On Fridays the morning traffic builds up more slowly.

1998 29911 2008 No data 1999 30117 2009 29534 2000 29998 2010 28841 2001 29869 2011 28952 2002 31075 peak year 2012 29026 2003 30460 2013 29053 2004 30342 2014*Kelston Road closure 2005 30493 2015 27747 2006 No data 2016 27368 2007 No data The 2016 figure is provisional

(Source: B&NES Council)

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Public Consultation 5 June – 14 July 2017 Saltford Conservation Area Boundary Character Appraisal and Management Proposals (draft) Drop-in event at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Saltford - Wednesday 7th June 12 noon to 8pm

B&NES Council has drafted a character appraisal for the Saltford Conservation Area which includes proposed changes to the existing boundary. On 7th June panels will be displayed at the Church Hall illustrating the draft appraisal. Please join us and leave your comments.

During the consultation you can view the appraisal online or see a hard copy at Saltford Library. Please Email us your comments or leave them at the library: www.bathnes.gov.uk/CACA-Saltford Email: [email protected] Tel: 01225 477083

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Dear Friends

A warm welcome awaits you at any of our churches across the benefice this Easter. All the details of our services can be found on our poster opposite. We wish you a Happy Easter and look forward to celebrating with you.

Messy Easter (Saltford) - is on Sunday April 2nd in St Mary’s Church hall from 4-6pm. All are welcome.

Memorial Garden in St Mary’s Churchyard - this is still ongoing but by the time this is printed we hope that permission will have been granted and work begun on creating the garden.

Ladies you are invited to a ladies brunch on Saturday 8th July at 9am in St Mary’s Church Hall. Tickets £5 are available from the Parish Office. The Revd Joanna Jepson will be speaking on fashion, faith and identity. Joanna is an Anglican priest, who in 2006 set up the first chaplaincy in the British Fashion Industry based at the London College of Fashion. Here she created The Empty Hanger, a project working with secondary school students exploring themes such as fashion, faith and identity. Before ordination Joanna was a barmaid, worked with teenage victims of drug and domestic abuse and lived in a Welsh convent with 13 contemplative nuns and monks. Now based in Wells, with her husband and son, Joanna continues to serve as a priest. She writes and presents for BBC Radio 4 and Radio 2, and regularly speaks at conferences & retreats on body image, spirituality and fashion.

A Time to Remember - All Saints Corston will be hosting another service, where everyone has the opportunity to remember someone they have loved and lost. Names will be read out and candles lit as a symbol of our prayers. Sunday 23rd April at All Saints Church Corston at 630pm, refreshments to follow.

Our next Afternoon Tea for those who have recently been bereaved and would like support and company on a Sunday afternoon - is on May 28th in St Mary’s Church Hall 2-4pm. All are welcome.

No one should go to bed hungry - In 2016 the number of food parcels which were distributed by Keynsham foodbank doubled from 2015, and is set to increase. We are hoping to have a distribution centre in St Mary’s Church Hall - if you would like to be involved and can volunteer a couple of hours a month, or perhaps you or someone you know may be in need of support from the foodbank - then please get in touch with Daile.

….. and looking forward to celebrating the Saltford Festival with you, through our Flower festival, Songs of Praise and Open Gardens. For information about anything mentioned above, or anything else, please get in touch. Blessings, Daile [email protected] or 01225 872275

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Easter Services

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49 Norman Road, Saltford application. We ﬁrmly believe that prayer works and unashamedly pray for our community, family We are a warm- hearted bible and friends. believing Church and would be pleased to welcome you at any FRIDAY - ROCKET KIDZ of the following meetings. 6:00-7:00pm SUNDAY SERVICES Aimed at 3-9 yr olds, it is 11 am - Family Service for all age groups. We a night of fun and games believe church should be enjoyed NOT endured. and singing followed by snacks while hearing a Junior Church (ages 3 upwards) including a vari- Bible story. So come along and start collecting ety of bible based crafts & stories. your points for prizes. 6.00 pm - Teaching Ministry open for anyone to ------attend who want a slightly more serious study of EASTER SERVICES the bible. Good Friday: Service at 10:30. We believe in what traditional Christianity has Easter Sunday: Service at 11:00. always stood for, and our services are informal, Please join us as we worship and praise our risen LORD and Saviour. Who took our sins, paid the friendly, and informative. We do not offer religion, price, died and rose again to restore us to the but we present the real Jesus Christ without ritual Father. or money getting in the way. You are our guests We may not know you, but God does. He knows and it is an absolute privilege to welcome you to where you are in life and what concerns you have, our warm and friendly fellowship. Both services and it is He who wants to reach out to you. He are followed by refreshments. knows about the dark days as well as the good days. He knows of the days of joy and laughter as (Crèche facilities available during both services). well as the days of despair. We encourage you to Other weekly meetings include: give Church a go, and see what happens. Jesus identiﬁes Himself as the Good Shepherd who MONDAY - FOOD FOR THOUGHT cares for people like us, and actually proved it by 1st Monday of the month living and dying in our place to make a way back 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch club to God again. run by members offering a ------variety of soups, cakes and For God so loved the world that He gave His only fresh coffee or tea, aimed at begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should those retired or any adults (50+) not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not who wish to get out for friendly send His Son into the world to condemn the world, conversation over lunch, including a 5 minute but that the world through Him might be saved. thought from the Bible. (John 3:16-17) TUESDAY - TODDLERS ------Please contact Steve Greedy on 9.30am - 11.30am - Mums and dads, grandparents 07901601232 or 01225 874520 and child minders - why not join us for a cup of tea or coffee while your children play in a safe and We do not charge for any of our meetings or activities. friendly environment. The message of the Gospel is free to all. WEDNESDAY - www.saltfordcommunitychurch.org.uk PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY at 8pm A more in depth study of the bible and related matters, including vibrant discussion and practical

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