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FREE Issue 634 1st July 2020 Read by more than 40,000 people each week Don’t be a tosser, take your litter home A significant increase in rubbish left in parks and intended to cause offence to anyone but that the open spaces – including beauty spots in Saltford – message must be hard-hitting to tackle the issue. since lockdown eased has led to B&NES Council Anyone caught littering can be issued with a £150 fine. launching an anti-littering campaign with the David Wood, Cabinet member for Climate Emergency powerful message ‘Don’t be a tosser’. and Neighbourhood Services, said: “Since lockdown With the council’s cleansing team having dealt with restrictions have eased, littering problems across our more than 120 littering incidents in the district in May area have gone up. Our waste team and the volunteers and June this year alone, the message needs to be clear who work hard to support us are fed up with picking up that people’s rubbish is their responsibility and they rubbish. It needs to stop now. Littering is illegal, anti- must use a bin or take their litter home. social, has a negative impact on our environment and Temporary ‘Don’t be a tosser’ signs are going up in costs thousands of pounds each year to clear.” parks and open spaces in Keynsham, Saltford and Bath The most common items littered in parks and open in locations where littering has become a real problem. spaces include gas canisters, balloons, glass, disposable The council is making clear that the notices are not barbecues, plastic bottles, cans and bags of dog foul.

Initially the signs are being installed in Saltford by the public loos at The Shallows as well as in Mead Lane and along the riverbank near the Bird in Hand. In Keynsham they are going in Memorial Park by the café/play park and at the exit to Station Road.

Also in this Hanham singer wows Pubs and hair salons gear High street changes for Plans approved for country music fans up for reopening Keynsham and Staple Hill former Wick pub week’s issue . . . page 4 . . . page 7 . . . pages 10 & 11 . . . page 12 2 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 £220k worth of cannabis seized and man arrested in Fishponds Police discovered and seized more than 220 cannabis investigation continued. plants worth approximately £220,000 from a property Acting Inspector Jennifer Appleford, in the Fishponds area last Friday morning. from Operation Remedy, said: The plants were located by officers from Operation “We’re extremely pleased with this Remedy following information provided by members of significant find which came as a the community. direct result from information A man was arrested in connection with this incident as the provided by the public. “Those responsible for producing these plants were not doing it as a Fault with ‘view hobby or for their own personal use, they’re organised criminals who we the queue’ believe were exploiting vulnerable A reader contacted us to say that the link to the ‘view the people to unscrupulously line their queue’ camera, which we included in our story in Issue pockets. 632 about reduced opening hours at Mangotsfield Sort “This seizure is a significant blow to It centre, did not work. these criminals and has prevented a He contacted Council and was large amount of drugs from ending pose a significant fire hazard. told the cameras are not currently working and the up on our streets and having a detrimental impact on our “It’s thanks to the information provided to us by members council’s contractor Suez is aware of the problem. communities. of the community we were able to take the action we did. The link to the camera allows residents to check how “Not only is there often a very human cost to organised Please keep coming to us with information, it really does busy it is at the centre before they set off but it was still cannabis grows such as this, but they also pose a very real make a difference to disrupting organised crime, not working as we went to print this week. risk. Abstracting electricity in the way done at this unit is safeguarding vulnerable people and preventing the sale of not only illegal, it’s also extremely dangerous and can illegal drugs in our communities.”

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Kelsey Bovey Barrs Court, , Brislington, Cadbury Heath, Compton Dando, Corston, Downend, Emersons Green, Fishponds, Hanham, Hillfields, Meet the rising country Keynsham, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Mangotsfield, Marksbury, music star from Hanham North Common, Oldland Common, A teenager from Hanham is wowing trauma. Pucklechurch, Saltford, Staple Hill, country music fans with her songs. She is keen for her music to help empower Stockwood, St George, Warmley, Whitchurch, Wick, Willsbridge. Kelsey Bovey channels her experience of other young people. As well as drawing from being bullied at school into her music. The her personal experiences, she says she finds 16,000 copies are distributed through retail outlets, libraries, pubs, country-pop singer-songwriter released her inspiration everywhere, including from community centres each week. appropriately titled new EP - Not Scared situations that others find themselves in. Verified pick-up rate of 97%. Anymore – on Friday and it went in at No 1 Kelsey has recorded seven tracks so far, the Publisher in the UK Country iTunes Charts and No 19 first back in 2018, and has been described as Keynsham & Saltford Times Ltd, 8 Temple Court, Keynsham. BS31 1HA in the all genres chart. one of Duggystone Radio’s Emerging Artists 0117 986 0381 Earlier this summer the 19-year-old’s single to watch. The inspirational teenager is www.theweekin.co.uk Magnetic reached No 2 in the UK Country currently studying songwriting at university ISSN: 2052-9767 iTunes Charts. and records at Puzzle Makers Studio in Kelsey, who says her influences include Bristol. She has also been working with the Managing Editor Stephen Rodgers [email protected] News Editor Becky Feather 07403 273967 Taylor Swift and Shania Twain, started Bristol-based country artist Danny Contributors Christine Rogers playing the piano when she was eight. She McMahon who last year scooped three then trained in classical singing and took up awards at the UK Country music awards. Advertising Jodie Deason and Tracy Broderick the guitar when she was 14. She has recently been taken on by Scarlet 0117 986 0381 She says the bullying started at school during River Management who specialise in modern [email protected] her GCSE year, knocking her confidence and country music. @theweekineditor affecting her mental health, and she needed Find out more and listen to Kelsey’s music No material in this publication, nor its associated website (www.theweekin.co.uk) may counselling to help her get through the at www.facebook.com/kelseyboveyuk/ be reproduced without the written permission of Keynsham & Saltford Times Ltd. All rights reserved. Keynsham & Saltford Times Ltd. t/a The Week In is regulated by IMPRESS: The Independent Tools stolen from depot Monitor for the Press CIC. As such, we adhere to the IMPRESS complaints procedure. A copy of this procedure can be found on our website or can be Alide Hire Services say burglars who broke into their depot at Burnett caused damage sent upon written request to the address above. and stole £5,500 worth of tools. The stolen items included a Hilti cordless angle grinder, a Hilti breaker and a Stihl saw.

4 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 5 6 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 Pubs prepare Keeping staff and customers safe Strict measures will be in place to reopen at pubs and bars when they Many pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants Compton Inn at Compton Dando and the reopen to ensure everyone’s will be reopening this Saturday (4th Maes Knoll at Whitchurch Village. safety. July) in line with the Government Wetherspoons pubs are also expected to At Wetherspoons pubs, large announcing further easements of the open on Saturday along with local chain groups will be discouraged and coronavirus restrictions. Grounded, which has bars in Keynsham, furniture will be removed, or Among those welcoming customers this Brislington, Fishponds and Redfield. rearranged. Protective screens will weekend are the Bird in Hand, Jolly Sailor, Pubs planning to open on Monday include help ensure social distancing and the Riverside and the Crown in Saltford; the Talbot in Keynsham, the Rose & screens will also be located at tills. the Brassmill, the Charlton, the Trout and Crown at Wick, the Portcullis in Staple There will be an average of 10 Pomegranate in Keynsham;; the Blue Hill, the Lodekka in Brislington and the hand-sanitiser stations at most Bowl in Hanham; the Midland Spinner in Mill House at Emersons Green. pubs in the chain and dedicated Warmley and the White Harte at The Lock Keeper in Keynsham and the employees will be deployed, at all Bridgeyate; the Crown & Horseshoe and Chequers in Hanham have said they won’t times, to clean and sanitise the the Dolphin in Oldland Common; the be reopening until 20th July, while pub, including the toilets. Tables Lamb at Cadbury Heath; the Crown at others have yet to announce when they will be cleared and sanitised after Longwell Green; the Red Lion and will do so. use. And entrance doors will be Grapevine Brasserie in Mangotsfield; Some pubs have diversified and been pinned open to increase air flow Kingswood Entertainment & Sports Club; running a takeaway service or delivering and reduce hand contact points. the Bridge Inn at Shortwood; the Turnpike provisions during lockdown, including the Meanwhile the Lamb at Cadbury at Soundwell; the Sandringham in Crown in Keynsham, the Bird in Hand and Heath have outlined to customers drink you will take your empty glasses to the Downend and the Downend Tavern; Riverside in Saltford and the Concorde in what to expect from Saturday. On their designated area, then go to the bar again.” Avenue Café and the Folly at Emersons Stockwood. The Red Lion in Mangotsfield Facebook page they say that everyone will There will be a one-metre social distance at Green; the Langton in Brislington; became a temporary foodbank. have to sanitise their hands at the entrance the pub at all times, only one person will be and everyone who enters needs to sign their allowed in the toilets at a time, and if you name and phone number. want to play pool you need to bring your “Order your drink at the designated area and own cues and sanitise the balls ready for the pay. After ordering your drinks you will go next people wanting to play. The End of an era to your seated area and your drinks will be management add: “If and when you leave the Among the pubs that poured and served at a designated area for pub you leave via the exit only, not the way won’t be reopening for you to collect. When you have finished your you came in.” a while at least is The Upton Inn at Upton Cheyney. Hair salons and After 12 years at the helm, landlord Jamie Pike has moved on. barbers reopening too Writing on the pub’s As of Saturday, hair salons and barbers are visitors for 21 days to support the NHS Facebook page, he said also reopening with strict hygiene Test and Trace system. he had been part of a measures in place. Beauty businesses like nail bars, eyelash “fabulous community”, Face visors must be worn by practitioners, and brow bars, tattoo and tanning adding: “It’s been a joy and clients must be seen by appointment studios, will not be able to open until to serve and work with only and businesses will be required to the Government announce it is safe to you.” keep a temporary record of all clients and do so. Mr Pike has been organising live virtual pub quizzes during Jamie Pike lockdown. Lockdown tales Saltford Community Association is asking local people to share their stories of the lockdown to create a record of what has gone on during this challenging period so the Keep in touch, let us know what you think, learning is not lost and the village has a lasting reminder of how working together can send us your news support the community. The organisers want to produce an illustrated compilation that www.facebook.com/theweekin can be easily shared and celebrated. Email [email protected]

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Community has been able We needs laws to address Light a candle to The local residents have loved feeding them, to enjoy open space injustices remember the lives lost adding variety to their diet with defrosted peas and sweetcorn.We thank the residents who Dear Editor Dear Editor Dear Editor really appreciate and care for the reserve. As a neighbour to Greenbank Road playing Let us not talk about statues: the removal of the As life begins to return to some form of The Friends of Magpie Bottom fields in Hanham, I have to say what a Colston statue from the centre of Bristol and its normality for many of us, residents of difference it has made to our home lives during dumping into the water nearby was Stockwood will be taking part in a moment of the COVID-19 crisis to see this open space unfortunate. While I understand that it was remembrance for all those who are no longer Sign up to the One Million being used and enjoyed as it should be. done, as a demonstration of frustration with with us. Step Challenge Without the continual occupation of AEK- how the race issue is dealt with in this country, Many thousands have unfortunately lost their Dear Editor BOCO Football Club, the local community I do not agree with the violent removal. lives during this pandemic, and so we are Many people have re-discovered their love of have been able to use this open space, We can argue about removal of many statues hoping that by asking people to light a candle walking in the great outdoors in recent months undisturbed, for dog walking, family picnics, but this has to be done after discussion, and remember, our community will be able to – and now we’re asking them to join us for the kite-flying, individual sports, jogging and more otherwise it is vandalism. I feel that the violent grieve together, even if we can't be together. Diabetes UK One Million Step Challenge, to recently meeting in small groups while still removal had the effect of taking away the focus We will remember our loved ones who have raise funds and help make a huge difference to being able to observe social distancing. of the real issue - racism. been taken by this virus, the key workers who the lives of people with diabetes across the UK. It has been somewhere to be enjoyed by all in Now we are hearing a lot of discussions about have died while keeping us safe, as well as It’s simple - take one million steps over three a relaxed manner and it has been a pleasure to statues. What we should be talking about is the those who have passed of other illnesses months and get sponsored for every stride. hear families enjoying the opportunity to get real reason for the demonstration. We live in a without family being able to join them in those You don’t have to limit yourself to walking to away from their homes for a short while. racist society, there is racism all over the world. final moments. complete the challenge, you could choose to Once again for residents, our gardens became Black people carry an enormous burden and Please join us in remembering all these lives jog, or even dance the steps away. But however a private, relaxing place to spend time outdoors pain in their hearts. They have burdens of that were lived and will not be forgotten. Light you choose to move, from 1st July take at least during the exceptionally good weather. Our disrespect, inequality, rejection, oppression, a candle at 7pm on 4th July and place it in your 10,000 steps a day for three months and you’ll evenings and weekends were not invaded by mistrust; burdens of being made to feel inferior, window or your front garden. reach your million step goal. the coarse language and anti-social behaviour of lack of opportunities and of being looked Samuel Fox Additionally, this year sees the introduction of we have had to endure during football matches down on. This has been happening for Stockwood Community Response Team two new distances: the half a million step and/or training activities, followed by rowdy centuries. We need laws to address the volunteer coordinator challenge, perfect for those short on time or for drinking sessions in the club house. This is injustices. anyone who may find taking 10,000 steps a day always worse when the weather is good, as the This is not about statues; it is about oppressed Thanks to nature lovers difficult, and the longer 1.7 million step members stand around outside the clubhouse people living today. Dear Editor challenge, for those who really want to test consuming alcohol, which disturbs us until late Dr Clarice do Amaral Corfield Magpie Bottom Nature Reserve has been a themselves this summer. in the evening. fantastic place for the local community during Why not make it a family affair or challenge As I write this evening (Tuesday 23rd June) the Use your bell lockdown. In April our two resident mallards your friends to beat your daily distance? As club are back out there, the car park is full, Dear Editor had 17 ducklings. Not all survived. In May well as raising money to help end the harm apparently with the blessing of the police and Nice to see the increasing use of the Railway dogs were being caused by diabetes, regular walking has many South Gloucestershire Council, even though Path although there is also an increase in the encouraged by personal benefits including increased fitness, the further relaxing of social distancing was risks to users from cyclists failing to make their thoughtless owners reduced stress and better heart health. only announced several hours ago and still does presence known. to chase the The Diabetes UK One Million Step challenge not include gatherings of more than six people. As a cyclist from times gone by, we were ducklings and at is free to register and there is no minimum It is still a mystery to me why AEK-BOCO are obliged to have a bell on the handlebars with least one was sponsorship target. The event runs from 1st afforded different treatment and privileges to which we were able to give a gentle warning to killed. There are July to 30th September. Find out more and sign the rest of us and I, for one, am NOT looking others of our presence. Perhaps there could be still about 10 up at www.diabetes.org.uk/step forward to the resumption of their regular club signs along the route reminding cyclists to ‘use surviving and there Phaedra Perry activities. your bell’. are still dogs in the Diabetes UK South West Regional Head Kim Madan John Gardner pond.

8 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 Bitton fete cancelled Major roadworks will close The popular Bitton fete will not be taking August including a raffle prize draw and a place this year because of ongoing concerns photographic competition, details of which road bridge for eight weeks about social distancing. will are available on the website The Highways Agency have announced responsible for bridges and structures The organisers say that although lockdown stmarysbitton.org.uk that starting next Monday (6th July) they which cross the roads. They say they is being relaxed, the fete always attracts a People are also encouraged to hold tea will be carrying out major works on the worked closely with South large crowd and they would not be able to parties around the village on the day the bridge over the M4 near the Folly pub and Gloucestershire Council to find the best regulate even the advice on distancing. fete would have taken place, with hosts Science Park at Emersons Green. dates to work on the bridge deck which However, the committee still hope they can inviting their own guests who will pay a The bridge at Westerleigh Road will be carries traffic over the M4 between raise a significant sum for St Mary’s Church suggested donation of £5 towards church closed 24/7 to vehicles, pedestrians and junctions 18 and 19. The work will include by staging various events on Saturday 29th funds. cyclists for eight weeks while it is concrete repairs, re-waterproofing, completely refurbished and safety works resurfacing, joint replacement and are carried out. Highways England painting of the parapet. Locally signed operate, maintain and improve England's diversions will be in place. The works are Radio station motorways and major A roads and are also scheduled to finish on 29th August. adds listen again feature KTCRfm has now added a ‘listen again’ whom have been confined to their homes. feature to its website www.ktcrfm.com Since January, KTCR has added a growing This follows the introduction of live number of specialist music and spoken word streaming within the last two weeks which programmes, all produced locally. When allows people to tune in from across the there are no programmes scheduled, world via the website. The community broadcasting continues 24/7 with a mix of station began broadcasting from central music which itself has generated positive Keynsham on 105.8FM at the beginning of reviews. Bus app updated to include the year and the station can be heard clearly Since streaming commenced, listeners have across large areas of East Bristol and even tuned in from as far away as Australia and wheelchair space availability Bath. The COVID-19 crisis has given the India while the new listen again feature With the latest mobile app update, First Bus customers can now check wheelchair space station an important role in broadcasting allows for shows to be played via the website availability and how many seats are available on their next bus as well as when it is going community news to residents, many of for up to seven days after broadcast. to arrive, helping to prevent long waits at the bus stop. With social distancing measures in place on buses there are fewer seats than normal Keep in touch, let us know what you think, send available on each bus. us your news www.facebook.com/theweekin Get the latest version of the app at https://www.firstgroup.com/tech-bus/first-bus-app

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The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 9 Social distancing measures in place in Staple Hill – but are they too late? A four-week trial is under way in Staple Hill this week Local councillor Ian Boulton said he and his fellow ward with changes to the High Street designed to enable people members have argued that the plans may now be redundant to shop in a safe environment and keep to social as the social distancing requirements are about to reduce and distancing guidelines. traffic has increased compared to the last few months. South Gloucestershire Council says it has a statutory duty to He said: “We are pleased that the council has agreed to make it as easy as possible to follow rules for social remove some yellow lines on Page Road to mitigate the loss distancing in public places and has been working on several of parking on High Street.” projects to make public places safer. And he acknowledged that stopping Page Road being used The changes in Staple Hill began on Monday. Traffic signals as a rat-run is something that Staple Hill Primary School have been installed on the High Street and the road has been parents and staff have long called for. reduced to one lane of traffic across the junction with Page He urged people to give the council feedback - either positive Road, pictured right, which creates additional space for or negative – about the trial. Comments can be submitted via pedestrians and cyclists to use. https://www.sustrans.org.uk/space-to-move Traffic has been separated from the pedestrian and cycling Cllr Boulton also said that Staple Hill desperately needs a areas with barriers and a temporary crossing is in place. functioning traders’ association to provide a voice for local but it’s ridiculous now just when our local businesses are able Parking bays on the north side of the High Street, a bus bay businesses. He said local councillors would be very keen to to reopen and need customers! The High Street needs more and the signal-controlled pedestrian crossing are suspended, support it. parking, not less surely.” Page Road is closed to through traffic between the free car Concerns have been raised about the traffic changes in Staple There has also been support for the plans. One local person parks and there is no direct access to the High Street for Hill and that not everyone affected had been consulted or wrote on Facebook: “I think this is a fantastic idea. Have seen vehicles. The council is signposting routes to free car parks even notified. The scores of comments on Facebook include: a few other similar schemes across the UK. I am really on Page Road from the High Street. “Who in their right mind would bother going anywhere near pleased we are helping social distancing, encouraging Following feedback from residents and discussions with this traffic nightmare when there are other high streets you walking and cycling. Let's all see if it works before deciding local councillors, the council has also closed Signal Road and can actually access.” if it’s right or wrong. It's not permanent but I hope for the Charnell Road to through traffic to prevent congestion on Another said: “If anything was designed to kill trade in Staple health and wellbeing of us all it does work, helps business nearby roads and to improve access to the Bristol and Bath Hill they couldn’t have thought of anything more effective. and makes the High Street a better and more prosperous Railway Path for cyclists and pedestrians. Feel really sorry for local traders just reopening and then destination.” The council says it will monitor the changes for the first four having this. Could be the final straw for some.” • Plans for social distancing measures in Hanham High weeks and listen to feedback: “We are confident that the extra Echoing that, another commented: “Senseless. Massively Street, and we understand for the shopping centre in space in the High Street will support the local economy by reduces the number of parking spaces on the High Street and Downend, are also being worked on by the council giving customers space to shop with social distancing.” the bus can’t stop!! This was needed weeks and weeks ago although nothing had been finalised as we went to print. Crossword ACROSS DOWN 1. Slide (7) 1. Ceases (5) 5. Tree sap (5) 2. Asian country (5) 8. Playing card (3) 3. Rumour (7) 9. Elderly unmarried 4. Type of tyre (6) woman (3,4) 5. Happen again (5) 10. Group of 6. Grassland (7) witches (5) 7. Cotton fabric (7) 11. Chairs (5) 12. Epoch (3) 13. Organise (7) 14. Paper quantity (4) 15. Competent (4) 16. Scottish hillside (4) 17. Sufferer (6) 17. Taxi (7) 19. Reach (6) 18. Rootstock (7) 22. Highest point (4) 20. Lockjaw (7) 24. Therein (anag.) (7) 21. Anger (3) 26. Sea movements (5) 23. Shell-hole (6) 29. Diadem (5) 25. Sharpened (5) 30. Melodic (7) 27. Postpone (5) 31. Organ of sight (3) 28. Work out (5) 32. Staple food (5) 33. Earmark (7)

10 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 Charity’s open Council confirms day will be online HorseWorld is fighting back against the impact COVID- 19 has had on its fundraising activities by taking the next temporary closure of its popular open day events into the virtual world. The brand new event will be available via the charity’s Facebook page (@HorseWorldTrust) on Saturday 25th July. of High Street “We are really excited to be taking our open day online,” said Stephen Poole, director of fundraising and B&NES Council has this week communications. “Of course we’d always prefer to say confirmed the temporary closure of a big ‘thank you’ in person to our supporters, but this Keynsham High Street between 9am new type of event will actually mean they get to see and 5pm each day. much more than they might on a normal open day!” The road will remain open for cyclists in HorseWorld’s open days are always popular events both directions and Keynsham and attracting large crowds and giving the organisation an District Dial-a-Ride will continue to have opportunity to raise essential funds for their work of access. The High Street bus stop will rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing abused and however be moved to Ashton Way. neglected horses and donkeys. This announcement follows a meeting by The organisation, which is currently caring for almost Keynsham Town Council last Tuesday 100 equines on site, has seen the cancellation of all its which gave overwhelming support to the major fundraising events this year. Bad weather in April proposal. While the town council has no meant the first open day had to be called off, and the control over highway decisions or the second event planned for July had to be cancelled due to Government’s emergency powers during coronavirus. In addition, the charity had plans to attend Keynsham High Street the COVID-19 crisis, it voted by 12 to at least a dozen external events which are key sources of one, with two abstentions in support of a motion tabled by this. As a community we are all working together to help both fundraising and awareness-raising. B&NES and town councillor Hal MacFie. prevent the spread of COVID-19 and people need extra space More information about the virtual open day will be B&NES’ decision has been made under Part 4B Rule 16 of to be able to safely socially distance.” released over the next few weeks – visit the council’s constitution as the council needs to put social The road closure will remain in place for as long as social @horseworldtrust on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. distancing schemes in place to protect public health during distancing is deemed necessary. the COVID-19 pandemic. Joanna Wright, Cabinet member for Transport Services, said: “While we know the new measures in Keynsham will cause some inconvenience, we will do all we can to help mitigate Parking ban and police action in Saltford A temporary parking ban has been introduced on The Shallows in Saltford. Cones have been put out along the narrowest sections of the road close to the river where people have been parking inconsiderately. Police have been patrolling the area and penalty notices have been handed out to vehicles for obstruction of footways and the carriageway. Inspector Gavin Usher from Avon and Somerset Police, said: “We’ve been responding to concerns over gatherings in parks and open spaces as well as reports of anti-social behaviour, including littering and use of drugs and alcohol. “We’ve listened to residents and have increased our patrols in problem areas and we’re working closely with the local authority.”

The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 11 Housing and micropub scheme approved for boarded-up local Plans to turn the boarded-up Carpenters Arms in Wick the rest of the building to be turned into a separate three-bed It was also pointed out to the planners that whilst micropubs into housing and a micropub have been approved despite house with a garden and parking at the rear. have usually been successful, including two in recent years community objections. Parking for the pub will be relocated to the north of the site in South Gloucestershire, they have tended to be in urban Developer Chewton Keynsham Ltd was last week granted and three four-bedroomed houses will be added to the west locations where they are easily accessed by public transport. permission by South Gloucestershire Council for the scheme of the pub. The Carpenters Arms only has an infrequent bus service – which will see the retention of a small part of the pub on All vehicles will access the site via a modified junction with the 35 Bristol to Marshfield - serving the area. Church Road with a one-bedroom staff flat above, and for Church Road and the second access to the existing front car Other concerns were raised including about parking, road park will be closed. safety, the height of the houses and the lack of greenery. Wick and Abson Parish Council had objected to There were also some letters of support saying it will be an the plans, along with many local residents. asset to the area and at present the site is an eyesore. One objector said: “From the outset the community group Wick Community Pub Ltd has made it clear that they do not believe a pub on such Rural crime alert Police say criminals have been targeting farm a small scale would be economically viable. With outbuildings and stables throughout South no kitchen the establishment would be solely Gloucestershire recently including over the weekend of dependent on ‘wet’ sales and hence unlikely to be Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June when tools were economically viable in the present market. Further, stolen from a workshop at Freezing Hill in Wick. There from the door-to-door survey carried out by the were other incidents that weekend in North Wraxall and community group it was evident that the majority Oldbury-on-Severn. of the village wanted a family orientated ‘local’. Police ask people to look out for any vehicles behaving Again, the cramped micropub offered does not in a suspicious manner, especially late at night. meet those wants.”

12 The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 Potholed hill to Man cut from vehicle after collision A man had to be cut from his car by Avon Crews from Temple and Kingswood fire Fire & Rescue crews after it collided with stations attended the scene and police the wall of a house in Victoria Road in closed the road for a time. The man was be resurfaced North Common last Wednesday morning. taken to hospital after being freed. Brewery Hill in Upton Cheyney will be closed from the junction with Wick Lane to the A431 at Bitton for resurfacing. The state of the potholed hill has been causing concern for some time. It is included on a list of roads that South Gloucestershire Council will be closing under an order beginning Monday 13th July for resurfacing works. A diversion via Golden Valley Lane will be in place.

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DANNY MCNAB The family are sad to announce the sudden passing of Danny McNab on 19th June. The funeral will be on 9th July at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes in Kingswood. Due to COVID-19 there are restrictions on attendance at the church. For more details contact Alderwick’s of Hanham on 0117 9353746.

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The Week in • Wednesday 1st July 2020 13 Tenants urged to show off their Cause of kitchen lockdown gardening creations fire believed to Housing association Curo has launched its 2020 Curo in hear from you. Bloom competition and is asking anyone who lives in one “With the lockdown restrictions we won’t be visiting be accidental of their 13,000 homes to enter the fun and help brighten properties, so we’re simply asking our residents to send us Avon Fire & Rescue crews from Hicks Gate and up their street over the lockdown summer. photos which showcase their entry by the end of Friday 4th Kingswood were called out to tackle a kitchen blaze in Curo resident engagement coordinator Michelle Sage said: September.” St Ladoc Road in Keynsham shortly before 5pm last “Through the COVID-19 lockdown we know loads more Full details are on Curo’s website at www.curo- Monday (22nd June). people have been discovering they have a real gift for group.co.uk/cib2020. Residents with no access to the internet The fire affected the kitchen hob. Firefighters wearing gardening. We thought this was the perfect time to bring back can call 01225 366000 to find out more. breathing apparatus for safety used a high pressure hose our Curo in Bloom competition so our residents could show There are categories for best window box, balcony or reel to extinguish the flames. off their glorious gardens and dazzling displays and win one hanging basket, best veg or sensory garden, best community The cause of the fire is thought to be accidental. For of our great prizes too. garden, best small or large garden, and a tallest sunflower more on kitchen fire safety visit https://avonfire.gov.uk/ “Our competition is for anyone living in a Curo property, so competition. whether you have a window box, hanging basket or giant Winners will receive gift vouchers and a trophy, plus the garden, or help out with a community garden – we’d love to honour of being a Curo in Bloom champion. Here’s where you can pick up Seatbelt safety campaign your copy of The Week In Avon & Somerset Police are running a three-week campaign reminding drivers and passengers to always Supermarkets booking hall TR News, Holly Hill, Kingswood Asda, Longwell Green Saltford Hall, entrance porch Goldings, Hanham High Street #PullandClick, no matter how short a journey it may Morrisons, Fishponds McColl’s , Hollway Road, seem. Coop, Downend Other locations Stockwood In a collision, you’re twice as likely to die if you are Sainsbury’s, Emersons Green Church’s Newsagents, High Street Poundland, Keynsham not wearing a seatbelt but the police say that many take Waitrose, Keynsham Keynsham Saltford News this risk every day. Iceland, Keynsham Spar, Queens Road, Keynsham Seafood Plus, Rock Road, Keynsham 16 to 25-year-olds are the most highly represented of McColl’s, Holmoak Road, Keynsham Savers, Regent Street, Kingswood all age groups within the latest statistics. Week In dispenser bins McColl’s , Chandag Road, Keynsham Premier Store, Bitton The force say males are more likely to not wear a , passenger Petrol Station, Bath Road, Keynsham Deliveries seatbelt - 25.8% of all males who died were not wearing shelter, car park side Fonthill Nursery, Bitton Krackers Discount (The Crown, a seat belt, compared to 14.8% of women. Marksbury Garage forecourt, in front Chief Trading Post, Oldland Common Keynsham) is including The Week In If you don't wear your seatbelt you could be fined up of barber shop Oldland Post Office with its home deliveries to £500. You can sign up to a free online course and Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Tesco, Longwell Green Copies are also being included in learn how to fit a child car seat safely at Kingswood (outside Sainsbury’s) McColl’s , Newton Road, Cadbury deliveries undertaken by Keynsham & http://www.carseatsmarter.co.uk Bitton Railway Station, outside Heath District Dial-a-Ride

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