Gromit Trail Proves Huge Success for Kingswood

THE WEEK IN East Bristol & North East Somerset FREE Issue 541 5th September 2018 Read by over 40,000 people each week Gromit trail proves huge success for Kingswood The Gromit which has spent has been a huge boost to locations to host a sculpture Gromit Unleashed and the summer in Kingswood town centre traders. as part of the 2018 Gromit Shaun in the City arts trails, as part of the Bristol area’s Kings Chase Shopping Unleashed 2 trail. which saw two of Bristol- fundraising sculpture trail Centre was among the It follows the success of the based Aardman Animation’s

most popular characters raise over £6m for Bristol Children’s Hospital charity, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal. Continued on page 3 2 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Gromit trail proves huge success for Kingswood Continued from page 1 negative ‘like for like’ increased sales over the This summer Gromit was footfall number at the start weeks of Draco’s stay, joined by Wallace and of July through to a positive compared to the same time Feathers McGraw for the like for like at the end of last year. nine-week trail which came August. “All in all it was a great to an end last Sunday. Fans “In July, 242,814 individual benefit to the atmosphere were able to explore more visitors passed Gromit and and the operation at the The Evans & Partners team – Angela Evans is seated than 60 sculptures, each in August that number shopping centre. It was a on the far left next to artist Bev Cavender individually designed and reached 244,763, a 1.2% real joy to hear spellbound decorated. increase for the month. Our children shouting out ‘He’s fishmongers. They didn’t “It has been a wonderful It was the first time average visit time increased a dragon!’ when they saw realise they were there. experience for Evans & Kingswood had hosted a across the period and many Draco and his terrific “Bryn, from PV Turner Partners. sculpture. Called Draco, he more families visited, design.” greengrocers, told me that in “We wanted to do was designed by Bristol generating at least 200 Angela Evans, from Evans 18 years they have never something vibrant and fun artist Bev Cavender and selfies and family snaps & Partners, said that Draco had anything like Draco in to celebrate our 75th sponsored by Evans & each day, with that number had really helped put Kingswood and it was anniversary that would also Partners to celebrate the increasing over the Kingswood on the map. wonderful to have some- support the community in 75th trading year of the weekends. “Many people I spoke to thing fun and beneficial for Kingswood and raise Kingswood accountancy “Our children’s rides saw also added that they will everyone in Kings Chase. sponsorship for Bristol firm. increased usage and mall come back to Kings Chase “Everyone has loved Bev Children’s Hospital. Draco This week Kings Chase seating was visibly more and Kingswood for their Cavender’s pop-up art has helped us achieve all Centre manager Richard occupied across the period. shopping, especially with exhibition in our office too, these aims and build great Ryan said: “Draco’s stay has Traders in the immediate excellent traditional shops showcasing her wonderful awareness for our business.” been a terrific benefit to the area, Holland & Barrett and such as the greengrocers, wildlife and nature centre. He has taken a WHSmith, reported the butchers and the paintings. See page 4

Also in this week’s issue More vandalism in Keynsham . . . page 5

Jail for Saltford arsonists . . . page 16

Hope for the No 10 bus service? . . . page 22

Regional spatial plan delayed . . . page 27

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 3 Downend’s Gromit has been proper Champion Downend & Bromley Heath “There has been a steady flow been someone having their Parish Council sponsored a of people throughout picture taken with Champion Gromit which has also drawn Downend enjoying the and we are certainly very the crowds. sunshine, bunting and the sorry to see him disappear.” Champion, designed by beautiful flowers, courtesy of Avon Valley Adventure & Bristol artist Mike Ogden, is a Downend & Bromley Heath Wildlife Park at Keynsham tribute to Downend’s famous in Bloom. Every time I have also sponsored a sculpture cricketer WG Grace and has gone into the village there has called Cubby. shin pads and a cricket bat. This week Angela Hocking, the parish council clerk, said: “Everyone has got into the Gromit spirit. THE WEEK IN

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4 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Vandalism in Keynsham escalates Vandalism and anti-social roof and major damage to to perform this Saturday behaviour in Keynsham the right-hand side of the afternoon (8th) and a has escalated in the past wall. We understand that children’s story-telling week. band-stand concerts event on Sunday afternoon. An arson attack on the scheduled for this month Just last week we reported bandstand in Memorial Park will still go ahead including on a suspected arson attack resulted a huge hole in the Oldland Brass who are due at a swing in the Memorial Park and graffiti on the bandstand, along with windows being smashed on homes including in the Rock Road area. The latest crimewave to hit the town has also seen four pedal go-karts stolen from the children’s play area at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park over the bank holiday weekend, which prompted an appeal on including one which was the Queens Road area of social media from the park’s retrieved from the river Keynsham. owner Doug Douglas. below the water wheel. The lack of police presence Within 24 hours three of the Meanwhile there were in the town has been widely carts were found abandoned reports last Friday of wing lamented on social media. around the Memorial Park, mirrors being smashed in Letters, page 10

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 5 6 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 20188 Keynsham Reader highlights trip hazard A reader got in touch with us last week to highlight a trip hazard in Avon Mill Lane in Keynsham. He said that as he was walking in the dark along the pavement near the Brassmill pub, he tripped over a metal plate that had become partly raised. He fell, bruising his knee. Although not badly injured, he felt it was important to highlight what had happened to prevent anyone else from hurting themselves. We sent a picture of the hazard to B&NES Council and asked if they would be making the pavement safe. We have yet to receive a response but within hours of highlighting the problem the metal plate had been Whitchurch Village/Stockwood removed and cones put up around the hole. Concerns over ‘unsafe’ pavement Residents living near a you into the road and can that those using this path are footpath that runs from only take one person at a on an unstable surface, it Whitchurch Village to time. Mothers with children will only be a matter of time Stockwood have shared cannot have them walking before there is an accident.” their concerns about it beside them. Disabled We contacted both Bristol with The Week In, as well wheelchairs would find it and B&NES councils with as local councillors. hard to stay on the path, residents’ concerns. This Part of the pavement next to which constantly leans week a Bristol City Council Stockwood Lane falls towards the road.” spokesperson told us: “We within B&NES and part is She said the path is used by will inspect the site to assess in Bristol. Locals say the people from Whitchurch what maintenance work is path is uneven, leans Village to get to the required.” towards the road, and that Stockwood shops, and also B&NES Council has yet to overhanging brambles make by Stockwood people to get respond. it even more dangerous to to buses to Wells, Street and use. Resident Jenny Smith the south of Bristol city. said: “The path itself is “Cars are speeding past on uneven, cambered to throw this road and with the fact

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 7 8 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Chris Skidmore Tackling food denies leading poverty in Cadbury Heath ‘soft’ Brexit MPs The Fit and Fed programme aimed at tackling holiday The Brexit debate which MPs asking them to support hunger in Cadbury Heath saw 413 meals provided to has so far split the their movement, which was children over the summer. Cabinet, Parliament and planned to launch this week The children’s club provided eight to 16-year-olds from the country looked last after the Parliament recess. low-income families with free healthy food and week as if it might have Mr Skidmore told The Week activities and was hosted at Parkwall Primary School. reached the border In that he was not heading Integra, the school catering division of South between two of our local the group. He had signed up Gloucestershire Council, paid for the meals and staff, constituencies. to support the BDG but that and Cadbury Heath-based Juice Community Project North East Somerset MP the Express had taken Chris Skidmore funded the sports coaches. has been a major comments from an article he Juice and Integra also ran a Fit and Fed scheme at cheerleader for hard had written for the Sunday Tyndale Primary School in a part of Yate which, like Brexiteers, heading up the Telegraph a few days earlier Cadbury Heath, is an area of multiple deprivation. European Reform Group in and added them to the story Hundreds of meals were also served there to young the House of Commons. about the group. In that Last month, a new group of article, he was in fact people over the summer. MPs emerged who want to expressing his opinion that Meanwhile last month saw the launch of a mobile see a more orderly departure the Conservative Govern- foodbank service at Juice, which is based in Newton Jacob Rees-Mogg from the EU along the lines ment had been too absorbed Road in Cadbury Heath. of the Chequers agreement. in Brexit for the last two electorate face to face on a The foodbank, run in association with the Bristol-based According to reports in the years and it was time the walkabout with copies of Matthew Tree Project, has been based in a room at Juice Daily Express, Kingswood party concentrated on other his own Brexit newspaper. for about five years. MP Chris Skidmore was policies. In 2016, the B&NES local The new mobile service means that clients can have heading up the Brexit Meanwhile, Jacob Rees- authority (which comprises fresh produce, rather than just tinned supplies. Delivery Group (BDG) Mogg is bringing his hard the two constituencies of The mobile foodbank visits Cadbury Heath on whereas in fact two other Brexit campaign to Bath and North East Wednesdays. People can find out more about how to get MPs – Simon Hart and Keynsham next Saturday Somerset) voted by almost a referral to the foodbank by visiting Andrew Percy – are (15th September) in two-to-one to remain in the www.juicecic.com/ or calling Juice at 01454 302302. responsible for writing to planning to meet the EU.

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The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 9 LETTERS Time to confront B&NES needs to show before a B&NES employee goes garden leads onto what she calls crime reality us some respect public on Keynsham he/she at least Hopps Road Playing Field, but which visits the town to prove that he/she is known locally as the Spider Park. Dear Sir Dear Stephen has an understanding of our town and Each day many children and young Once again the (Keynsham) Whenever a housing developer to show some respect to the council people use the park. The hard court bandstand has been attacked. This moves into an area, its prime tax payers who pay his/her salary. used by young people to play time it must be the children the police objective is to build as many houses In future the B&NES Notices of football, the skateboard ramps used do not want to punish who have set as possible, as quickly as possible, Intent should be published in The by both little children with scooters fire to it. More money down the drain make as much profit as possible and Week In. and older young people with for the same crowd smashing then leave town and move on to its Mike Barrow, Keynsham skateboards. The play area is full windows in Rock Road, Charlton next project. each and every day, especially in Road and others. The local authority which is term time, when mothers and fathers At the weekend I witnessed a drug responsible for granting planning Put the wood back with their children spend many hours deal going down almost in front of consent tries to give the impression into Kingswood socialising and encouraging their my house. The white BMW had no that it is in charge, but the developer Dear Sir children to use the equipment. number plate. I tried calling 101 but dangles a few carrots in front of its The flower displays in Kingswood In the summer months, people after 20 minutes and no answer, they nose, makes what it thinks are have been a very welcome sight – sunbathe, ride their bikes around the had done their business and moved statements of friendship to the local long may they continue. paths, and use the sporting on. inhabitants, and then all of the Now that autumn is upon us, this equipment which is scattered around. inconveniences to the local would be a good time to begin It is a well-used and loved facility. population commence whilst the putting the WOOD back into There is a huge group of responsible local authority looks on helpless. Kingswood. Perhaps a planting dog owners who meet each day, clear Such is the case in Keynsham where scheme could be started to encourage up their mess, and put pressure on Crest Nicholson is temporarily residents to sponsor a tree? Future those who don’t to do the same. closing a footpath with the excuse generations would benefit from the Again a community activity. “the safety of the local community is shade they provide during the next Diane asks about the building at the of paramount importance to us” and hot summer. They will help absorb top of Hanham Road on Regent “we apologise for the inconvenience air pollution, soak up excess rainfall, Street and I am sure the council can caused”. What utter eyewash! provide a haven for wildlife and a enlighten her. It is not pleasant, but I In an attempt to defend its position, a source of food by way of fruit, nuts believe that plans are afoot. spokesman from B&NES says: and berries. We could do with money being spent “Notices of Intent are published in So let’s get planting and turn in Kingswood, but it is a good place the Chew Valley Gazette and Kingswood green. to live, with a lively community, a This could all be stopped so easily. A amongst others sent to the Bath D Body, Kingswood fresh fruit shop, fish shop, a variety decade ago we had a police station, a Chamber of Commerce. This is well of affordable supermarkets, clothes team of police and far fewer residents above the statutory requirements.” Why Kingswood is a shops, restaurants and entertainment. than we have today. Why does Big deal – I imagine that the sales of The flowers in Kingswood Park are everyone look the other way for the Chew Valley Gazette must run good place to live wonderful and displays of flowers answers rather than confront the into thousands and what concern the Dear Editor have all survived in the town centre. reality? closure of a footpath in Keynsham is In response to the letter from Diane Diane, find some way to get involved A concerned Keynsham resident to the Bath Chamber of Commerce I in Issue 540, I write as a long-time - Friends of Kingswood Park might Name and address supplied really have no idea. Is it not possible resident of Kingswood, whose back be a beginning, and see the Kings

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10 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 LETTERS

Wood from the trees. Winford Hospital makes time to visit at least twice a and great grandson James who do so Maggie Curtis staff reunion week and shares car rides and visits much for me. My nephew Mark Hale to local restaurants. will come at any time he is needed. Help us to improve Dear Stephen At Longwell Green live the So I know it is not all darkness. There There will be a Winford Hospital Kingswood remarkable Spencer family who have is such a lot of love out there to care nurses/staff reunion on Saturday shown such empathy and kindness, and share. Dear Becky October 6th at the Bay Horse pub especially to my late husband when Dolores Powell (nee Hale) Regarding the letter ‘Three questions (opposite St James Park in he was so ill. Carol Spencer’s roasts Oldland Common about Kingswood’ from Diane in Broadmead, Bristol) from 11am to were some of the best I have ever P.S. Your newspaper is an asset to the Issue 540 of The Week In. 3pm. eaten and her son Jamie has shown community For well over a year now the Friends All are welcome Contact Phyll such care and empathy, despite the of Kingswood Park have led a series McVeigh (nee Rider) on 0786 463 demanding responsibilities of of very useful walkabouts around 5034 or email phyllandvern@ running his performance art schools. Kingswood town centre. These The hotmail.co.uk Other friends are the Burchills and walkabouts identify issues in and Phyll McVeigh the Haywards. They visited my late around the town centre which, if Week In husband to keep him up to date with remedied, can all help to improve the Community spirit in Bristol City’s state of play. Local look and feel of the area. As a result emails poet and song writer Dave Britton of these walkabouts, things have action We carried out some would share his time, and our started to happen and positive Dear Sir changes to our email immediate neighbours, the Players feedback is being received. May I through your columns shine hosting over last weekend and Perrys, along with Jackie and The walkabouts are supported by the spotlight on the remarkable (31st Aug-2nd Sept). This Bob Jarrett, would be available for local councillors, officers from community spirit in Oldland any immediate help should it be meant our usual email StreetCare, the local police and Common, Cadbury Heath and required. address was not available PCSOs, and representatives of Kings Longwell Green. Many friends have gardens and during the switch and Chase Shopping Centre, as well as Today’s media often makes bleak allotments and often bring boxes of anyone sending us a local residents. reading, so much so that we are fruit and veg. These include Lucy message during this time The walkabouts are also linked to the unable to easily comprehend that Adam and Bob Danaher. Rumilla is ‘Connecting Kingswood’ initiative good still prevails and there are some received an 'undeliverable' also an excellent yoga teacher and which co-ordinates agencies working wonderful people in the world. It is response. Ian, my reflexologist has a heart of for the benefit of Kingswood. not easy to start my list and I must While we were up and gold. Diane (and anyone else) is very emphasise that there is no order of running again by Sunday Sharon Robbins and Veronica Soar, welcome to join our next walkabout preference. So here goes – my list of linked to the parish council, are also afternoon, we do not have at 10am on Thursday 13th local heroes and friends: on hand should I require extra help. copies of any of those September, meeting outside I start with Winn and Pete Jackson Friendly Mandy Davies comes messages. If you did try and Boswells. who, regardless of weather around two or three times a week to contact us, or send a letter The more the merrier! conditions, deliver my local and share a coffee and a chat. for publication, can we Jim Whittaker national papers daily. They also fetch I apologise if I have left anyone off Secretary, Friends of groceries twice a week, insisting on please ask that you send it this list but I must finish with the Kingswood Park no financial recompense. again. Ed love and care of my own family, in Tel: 0779 023 4087 Clair Oliver, who nurses her own particular my grand-daughter Lara Facebook/ourkingswoodpark family through various illnesses,

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 11 Fishponds Stunning artwork brightens up bland wall at care home A large exterior wall at bland wall that four of the Gardens, as they had links to Brunelcare’s Colliers flats were looking on to. The an artist who had completed Gardens extra care housing other areas of the scheme had amazing artwork on their scheme in Fishponds has amazing garden views but previous house. So together been transformed with wall this was an area that was they invited the local Bristol art featuring a landscape identified as in need of a artist they know, known scene. facelift. simply as Andy, to come and Centre manager Julie Walker Julie approached Eleanor decorate the wall. spoke to tenants earlier this Elton and Elizabeth Orchard, All the tenants and care teams summer about the rather plain two tenants at Colliers at Colliers Gardens are more

than delighted with the Andy with tenants Eleanor & Elizabeth almost 3D wonderful landscape scene which said: “I enjoyed chatting to over the last few weeks with completely covers the large him and watching him do the everyone getting involved exterior wall and required painting – I think he has done and becoming intrigued to see scaffolding to complete. The a brilliant job. It looks the result. This isn’t just wall job took Andy just one day to amazing.” art – we have noticed a real complete. Julie Walker said: “We buzz around the place, the Brian Kelly, a tenant at fundraised to pay Andy for wall has brightened Colliers Gardens whose his work so this has become everyone’s moods and is a Andy with Brian Kelly apartment overlooks the wall, quite a community project real talking point.” Sponsored Crossword cycle and

ACROSS DOWN walk 1. Branch of 2. Female relative (4) Keynsham Mencap will be holding a sponsored mathematics (8) 3. Bosses (6) cycle and walk on 6. Absent (4) 4. Cavalryman (6) Sunday 16th September, 8. Is able to (3) 5. Wound mark (4) starting at the Bird in 9. Badge (8) 6. African nation (6) Hand pub at Saltford 7. Nuclear (6) 10. Shine intensely (4) form 10.30am. 12. Later on (5) 11. Era (5) Everyone is welcome to 14. Panache (5) 12. Boring tool (5) join in, setting your own 17. In addition (4) 13. Souvenir (5) distance or time for a 18. Trust (8) 14. Healthy (3) walk or cycle along the 20. Climbing plant (8) 15. Irritate (5) Bristol & Bath Railway 24. A few (4) 16. Regenerate (5) Path, then back to the pub 25. Wading bird (5) 19. Forbid (3) for a free buffet lunch 26. Wary (5) 21. Papal emissary (6) served at 12.30pm. 29. Aspect (4) 22. Instant (6) The organisers say that last year the event raised 30. Wind instrument (8) 23. Ferocious (6) more than £2,500 and 31. Mesh (3) 24. Consecutive (6) they hope to beat that this 32. Dense fabric (4) 27. Deeds (4) time. Email jane@keyn 33. British currency (8) 28. Flowerless plant (4) shammencap.org.uk to register.

12 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 13 West End stars to perform in charity concert The stars of a West End man, Richard Lowe, who have gained her a global musical on the theme of runs a local training audience, and the Bath- mental health will be company. Richard’s brother, based Vocal Works Gospel appearing at the Music for James, took his own life Choir directed by Tim King. the Mind concert in Wells following a period of mental Locally-based actor Anthony on Saturday 15th illness, having led a Head is also due to perform. September. successful career as an Music for the Mind is being Robert S J Lucas and academic before his held on Saturday 15th Sherwood Alexander will untimely death, 20 years September at Cedars Hall at perform songs from This Is ago. Music for the Mind has 7.30pm. Tickets are priced John, which started as an two goals: to raise much- from £30 and are available Edinburgh Fringe needed funds and to raise from the box office - production and recently awareness of the stigma https://tinyurl.com/y7zw completed a successful run that’s sometimes associated buxh or call 01935 474875 at The Other Palace theatre with mental illness. The event will raise funds, in London. Other performers at Music local community awareness The Music for the Mind for the Mind include 22- and employer engagement fundraising initiative in aid year-old R&B singer for mental health wellbeing of local Mind charities is the Georgia Box, whose for Bristol, Bath and South brainchild of local Wells performances on YouTube Somerset Mind charities.

14 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Kingswood Community transport group among the winners in latest round of grants Three Kingswood projects Transport was the biggest nerships which received have landed nearly £8,000 recipient of funding, £2,500 for the Community worth of funding to help securing £3,000 towards the Cohesion Steering Group people in their community. cost of an additional which it chairs. The money Kingswood Community accessible vehicle. The will fund a new online video Transport, Southern Brooks group, which supports the called Welcome to Community Partnerships transport needs of 120 local Kingswood which will and Kingswood Friendship groups, as well as providing highlight local services, and Exercise Group were an individual Dial & Ride activities and groups that the recipients of the grants service, has seen demand people might otherwise from a Dragons’ Den-style for its services increase in have not known about. A

panel of involved Bromford recent years. similar video in the Kingswood Community Transport receiving a grant customers (formerly known Although it already has a Patchway area has already from ‘Dragons’ Les Good & Keith Mustoe as Merlin Housing Society). fleet of 20 vehicles, the been a big success. All three groups were charity is aiming to increase Community insight and they’ve chosen to support “I’d encourage anyone who successful in securing this so it can continue to Investment officer Kay these three latest applicants. is a member of a community funding after pitching their meet the local need for Rose said: “Every year our The panel could see that group looking for funding plans to improve their local transport. panel of customers give out each of these groups are for a project to contact us.” communities to the six- Also successful in securing thousands of pounds to making a real difference Find out more and apply strong panel last month. funding was Southern community groups and locally and were pleased to online at www.merlinhs.co. Kingswood Community Brooks Community Part- projects and we’re delighted provide the funding. uk/community-grants

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 15 Saltford Kingswood Pair sentenced in connection Invitation from with barber shop arson Mothers’ Two men have been jailed Waugh admitted conspiracy months. Michael Warman for their role in an arson to commit arson at Morris Investigating officer DC Union attack at a barbers in Barber Shop on Bath Road Mark Gilbert said: “These The Kingswood Parish’s Saltford. and a second premises – Just arson attacks caused Mothers’ Union is keen to Liam Waugh, 30, of no Good Tattoos in Bath. Both substantial damage to two increase its numbers. fixed address, and Michael offences happened within businesses and it was clear The group meets at 2pm Warman, 38, from Bideford the space of 90 minutes in from the start they were every third Thursday of the month. in Devon, were sentenced at the early hours of 9th linked, with an accelerant New rector the Rev Bristol Crown Court last August 2017. poured through the letterbox Beverley Charles has Friday for their role in the Waugh was sentenced to in both incidents. actions but we believe these been invited along to the arson attack. three years and eight “Waugh admitted his were a clear attempt at meeting at Holy Trinity months’ imprisonment. involvement in both intimidating local busi- Liam Waugh Church Hall on 18th Following a trial, Warman offences while Warman has nesses in the community. October which is an was convicted of carrying been convicted of the arson “We welcome the sentences opportunity to meet her. out the arson at the Saltford attack at the Saltford given out by the court and Meetings usually last an shop but cleared of any premises. We also found want to reassure the local hour which includes tea involvement in the Bath Warman in possession of an community that we’re and biscuits. They are incident. He was also illegal stun gun which was committed to tackling all open to everyone and men convicted of possessing a disguised as a torch. forms of organised crime are now joining the disguised firearm. He was “Neither of them have given and will always seek to Mothers’ Union. jailed for two years and nine any explanation for their bring offenders to justice.”

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The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 17 Keynsham Keynsham Can you help police Thatchers deal bring more high-speed identify this woman? broadband to villages Keynsham-based data communications company Police are appealing for the public’s TrueSpeed has just taken a major step forward in its help to identify a woman who may be plan to bring high-speed fibre optic broadband to able to help them with an on-going villages in Somerset following a deal with Thatchers investigation into harassment. Cider. The victim has reported receiving a The company provides both business and domestic number of threatening cards and items broadband to rural communities and has so far such as dead fish being left on her connected just short of 12,000 homes since starting in doorstep and damaged caused to her car. 2014. She also claims that she has been Full-fibre internet speeds are far superior to those assaulted. available in cities, including Bristol. In order to bring The victim lives in Wells but has links the necessary infrastructure to Somerset villages, 30% with the Keynsham area. of the households need to sign up and the tie-up with Police are keen to speak to the woman Thatchers announced last week has meant that pictured who they say may be able to help Churchill and Sandford have now passed that target. with their inquiries. TrueSpeed has also recently brought ultra-fast They ask that she, or anyone recognising connectivity to local villages including Burnett, her, calls 101, quoting 5218043383. Compton Dando, Newton St Loe, Woollard, Stanton Alternatively contact Crimestoppers Drew and Priston. To find out more visit anonymously on 0800 555 111. www.truespeed.com

18 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Electrification work to affect rail services Network Rail will be working to coaches will run from Yate, via electrify the route between Bristol Parkway, to Filton Abbey Swindon and Bristol Parkway Wood for trains towards Bristol from Saturday 15th September Temple Meads. until Saturday 6th October, From Westbury or Weymouth affecting all services via Bristol towards Bristol Parkway, trains will Parkway for three weeks, terminate at Filton Abbey Wood – including weekdays. connecting coaches will run from Trains will operate to an amended Filton Abbey Wood, via Bristol timetable and buses will replace Parkway, to Yate for trains towards trains between stations affected. Gloucester and the North Between London Paddington and Cotswolds. South Wales, trains will be diverted From Weston-super-Mare or between Swindon and Newport – Taunton to Bristol Parkway, trains calling at Patchway instead of will terminate at Bristol Temple Services will also be affected during weekend. Bristol Parkway. Meads – trains will run from Bristol the weekend of 13th and 14th Further upgrade work, to install Between Cardiff Central and Temple Meads to Filton Abbey October when further work to extra tracks and increase capacity is Portsmouth Harbour or Taunton, Wood for connecting coaches to complete the installation of also planned between Lawrence Hill trains will continue to run but to a Bristol Parkway. overhead electrical equipment at and Filton Abbey Wood from slightly amended timetable. CrossCountry trains will be diverted Bristol Parkway is due to take place. Saturday 27th October until Sunday From Great Malvern, Worcester between Cheltenham Spa and Network Rail also plans to carry out 18th November. Shrub Hill or Gloucester towards Bristol Temple Meads – calling at work between Bristol Parkway and Visit https://www.gwr.com/ for Bristol Temple Meads, trains will Patchway instead of Bristol Bristol Temple Meads (including more information. terminate at Yate – connecting Parkway. the Severn Beach line) that

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 19 Warmley Plans to improve Suez depot Plans to make major improvements to the in a poor state of repair and represent a SUEZ waste and street maintenance vehicle health and safety risk, SUEZ says the depot in Tower Road South, including the proposed development would result in an demolition of the three brick buildings and improved outlook for neighbouring an old chimney on the site, have been residents and better operational efficiency. submitted to South Gloucestershire Council. There would be no increase in vehicle This would provide more suitable parking movements or any change to the existing for the fleet of vehicles which are stationed site operating hours. there, says Suez. The two existing portable The proposals can be seen on the planning Pic: Mary Parry cabins on site would remain and two further applications section of South Glos Council’s units would be erected to create additional website. The planning reference number is Hicks Gate welfare and office facilities. PK18/3769/MW. The deadline for people to As the buildings proposed for demolition are comment is Wednesday 19th September. Rubbish truck tips over on busy roundabout A rubbish truck tipped on its side at the Hicks Gate roundabout on Monday. Crews from nearby Hicks Gate, Kingswood and Temple fire stations were at the scene for several hours for the recovery operation, as were police who were managing the build-up of traffic. The driver was unhurt.

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20 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 21 How you can help backpack appeal Mary's Meals offers hope to some of the world's poorest children by providing them with a daily meal at school. These meals attract children to the classroom, where they can gain the education that could be their route out of poverty. Meals are cooked by volunteers, using locally sourced food, every school day for just £13.90 a year per child. Many children receiving Mary’s Meals don’t have basic learning tools. By donating a backpack filled with educational items, you can help a child make the most of their lessons and for many, give them the only gift they have ever received. Good quality second-hand items are ideal, complete backpacks and individual items are gratefully received. Campaigners at the bus stop in Cossham Street, Mangotsfield Items to include in backpacks are: notepad, pencils, pens, crayons, eraser, ruler, sharpener, pencil case, towel, soap, spoon, T-shirt or dress, flip flops or Ramping up the pressure sandals, shorts or skirt, small ball, toothbrush and toothpaste. Hanham Community Centre has kindly agreed to serve for vital bus service Campaigners fighting to save the No 10 Hospital site, UWE’s Frenchay campus, as a collection point over the next two weeks. For more Lyde Green to Southmead Hospital Parkway Station, Kingsway Roundabout at information about Mary's Meals, or to donate money service met in Mangotsfield on Saturday, Little Stoke and Southmead. visit www.marysmeals.org.uk the day before the service ceased, to keep The subsidy on offer from South up the pressure to replace it. Gloucestershire Council was not considered Campaigners say the loss of the service, enough to make the service viable. used by staff, outpatients and visitors to The Week In understands, however, that a travel to Southmead Hospital, will cause possible rescue package from Stagecoach, unnecessary problems to these groups in which is within budget, has been suggested seeking alternative travel arrangements. and is being considered. It involves With Wessex withdrawing from the local extending the 625 Severn Beach service bus market, Stagecoach and First have from UWE’s Frenchay campus to Lyde picked up other services but not the No 10 Green, with a connecting service at UWE which linked Lyde Green and Southmead (the 77) to Southmead Hospital. via Sainsbury’s at Emersons Green, We hope to bring you an update on this story Cossham Street in Mangotsfield, The next week. Horseshoe in Downend, the Frenchay Candles of Remembrance The Annual Candles of Remembrance prayers and songs. service for families of children who have There is the opportunity to light a candle, died takes place at Victoria Methodist write a message or say a quiet prayer. Church in Keynsham High Street on Sunday At the end of the service refreshments are 16th September, starting at 3pm. served in the hall. The service is an opportunity to remember Everyone is welcome - children, parents, children who have passed away (of any age grandparents, family and friends. - either recently or a long time ago) and to For more information (and to include your have their names read out in the roll call child's name on the roll call) contact Jeff during the service. Sawyer on 0117 9754071 or email The service consists of poems, music, [email protected]

22 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Bitton Keynsham Motocross bike stolen Fete raises more than A garage in Stockwood Lane, Keynsham, was £7,800 for church funds burgled during the night of Sunday 26th August. A Hundreds of people games, a bar and barbecue. motocross bike was stolen flocked to the annual At nearby Church Farm, after a window was Bitton Fete on Saturday cream teas were served in removed. A helmet and which raised more than the garden and people were boots were also taken. £7,800 for parish church able to sit and enjoy live If you have any funds. jazz music. information about this The fete, which is always Tea and cakes were also crime contact the police on held on the first Saturday in served in the Grade I listed 101. Alternatively call September, opened with the St Mary’s Church where Crimestoppers anony- re-enactment of an ancient there was an exhibition mously on 0800 555 111. village pageant called The about the local Home Front Queen of the Meadows. in the First World War. Among the many attractions The Bitton & Oldland during the afternoon were branch of the Royal British Somerset Morris Dancers Somerset Morris and Legion were also there to Keep in touch, let us Oldland Brass, medieval promote their work and to Inn in Upton Cheyney on Villagers also competed in know what you think, send us your news shooting, a fun dog show, highlight their fundraising Monday 24th September at baking, art and flower www.facebook.com/theweekin various stalls, traditional harvest auction at the Upton 8pm. arranging competitions.

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 23 Hear the story of Douglas motorcycles Kingswood Heritage Museum is proud to be the home of a major display of the world- famous Douglas motorcycles, so it is fitting that they will be the subject of the next of the museum's 2018 season talks. Bill Douglas, great-grandson of the firm's founder, will reflect on the decision of his family to move in the late 19th century from Kelso, Lanarkshire, to Kingswood to start an engineering business. This led to the manufacture of the celebrated motorcycles, including the 70,000 built for The talk takes place at the museum on Monday military use in World War I, and the racing (10th), starting at 7.30pm. bikes which subsequently won many The £3 entry fee includes light refreshments. competitions, in the hands of both men and For more information contact the museum on women. 0117 9605664, or via email at The talk won’t be just about the bikes, Bill, [email protected] who is pictured here (with South Glos Council The museum is located in the former Chair Rachael Hunt) at this year’s Douglas Champion Brass Works, at Tower Lane, Motorbike Rally and Cavalcade, will also tell Warmley, just off the Avon Ring Road the story of the people who designed and built (Cadbury Heath exit). Buses 19, 19a, 42 and them. 43 stop nearby.

24 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 Keynsham Seven-year-old donates her hair to help sick youngsters A seven-year-old girl had 12 bear for doing such an amazing Jessica before her hair cut inches of her cut on Saturday to thing for poorly children, as well as donate to the Little Princess donating to the charity. She did Trust. Jessica the whole salon experience The charity uses donated hair to for free. A big thank you to her - she provide wigs free of charge to was fab with Jessica and kept telling children and young adults who have her how proud everyone is of her. lost their own hair due to cancer “The final results are fantastic - 12 treatment and other illnesses. inches of her hair have gone to an As well as donating her locks, amazing cause and a beautiful bob Jessica Anstey has raised £400 for which Jessica loves. She cannot the trust. wait to surprise all her friends at St Hairdresser Jess at Studio 9 Hair Keyna Primary School when she Design on Bath Hill plaited Jessica’s starts back at school this week. hair before cutting it and then giving “Jessica raised just over £350 for the her a trendy restyle. Little Princess Trust so her stepdad Jess, pictured with Jessica, loves her new look Jess’s mum Helen Parker said: “Jess Gareth and I are going to add the the hairdresser was amazing and had rest to make it up to £400. what she has done, she is such a poorly children off her own back bought her balloons and a teddy “We are so very proud of her for kind and caring girl. To do this for just amazes me.”

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 25 26 The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 More consultation needed prior to public inquiry There is to be more public after months of public explained: “The inspectors information, for public sessions from the middle of consultation into the Joint consultation. have requested additional consultation on that May 2019. Spatial Plan – the The inspectors appointed to information in relation to information, and for them to “The councils are currently blueprint drawn up to determine whether the JSP the Sustainability Appraisal be able to fully consider the preparing additional meet the West of is sound and legally (SA) and Habitat detail, the inspectors have evidence base work on England’s housing and compliant had been due to Regulation Assessment indicated their support to which they envisage transport needs up to begin Examination in Public (HRA), as well as the councils’ proposal to consultation taking place in 2036. sessions – a form of public requesting clarification and commence the hearing November 2018.” Produced by B&NES, inquiry - next month. further evidence within Bristol City, South However, this has been put other technical work areas, Gloucestershire and North back and won’t begin until including transport. Annual 1940s weekend Somerset councils, the JSP after next May’s local “In considering the statutory was submitted to the council elections. requirement for consulting at Bitton Station The annual 1940s event takes place at Avon Valley Secretary of State in April A spokesperson for the JSP on the SA and HRA and Railway on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd September. request from the inspectors Admire the vintage vehicle and re-enactor displays at to consult on all evidence Bitton Station, enjoy music from Jayne Darling and the updates in one consultation, Cat’s Pyjamas, meet ‘Winston Churchill’ and ‘King the West of England George VI’ and just soak up the atmosphere. councils have agreed to Steam train rides will be taking place from around 10am. publish and consult on the The station car park will not be in use but visitors can additional technical work enjoy a free vintage bus ride from Keynsham (the large prior to the start of the overflow car park near the railway station). Follow AVR formal examination event parking signs. hearings. “As a result of the inspectors’ request for more

Mobile speed camera locations Here are the locations in our area where you can expect to see police mobile speed cameras this week (starting 3rd September).

Bath & North East Somerset: In Keynsham on Coronation Avenue, Park Road, Charlton Road and the B3116 Wellsway; in Saltford on Manor Road; on the A431 Kelston Road; on the A37 at Pensford Hill and the A39 at Corston.

Bristol: In Brislington on the A4174 Callington Road and West Town Lane; in St George on Nags Head Hill, Furber Road, the A420 Bell Hill Road/Two Mile Hill Road and Crews Hole Road; in Stockwood on Ladman Road, Hollway Road, Stockwood Lane and Sturminster Road; also on Whitchurch Lane.

South Gloucestershire: On the A431 Bath Road at Bitton; in Hanham on Abbots Road and Whittucks Road; in Longwell Green on Long Beach Road, Court Farm Road and California Road; on Bromley Heath Road in Downend and on the A432 Badminton Road south of the A4174 Avon Ring Road and at Kendleshire; on the A4175 Cherry Garden Road, High Street and Mill Lane in Oldland Common; on the A420 at Wick; on Victoria Road in North Common; on Parkwall Road in Cadbury Heath; on Gloucester Road in Staple Hill.

The Week in • Wednesday 5th September 2018 27 Staple Hill New choir launching in St George E-fit released following A friendly new choir is starting in St George. The Orchard Daytime Choir starts on Wednesday 12th distraction burglary September at St George Community Centre. There will Police have released an e- house. be a wide range of music including world, folk and fit of a suspect following a About an hour later it was gospel. All ages and walks of life welcome. Songs are distraction burglary at an discovered that someone taught by ear so there is no need to read music and address in Staple Hill. else had entered the sessions are informal and relaxed. The incident happened at property unnoticed and This first session is half price for everyone. The normal about 3pm on Tuesday 7th searched various areas drop-in price is £7 or £6 concessions. If you sign up for August when a man called before stealing cash. the first term (five more weeks) you can receive a at the home claiming to be The man was described as discount. from the gas board. white, about 5ft 8in with For more information email Renee at He led the homeowner into blue eyes and short black [email protected] or call her on 07954 055931. the front living room where hair. He was in his late 20s they stayed for about 20 or early 30s. He wore a minutes, where the man black glove on his right have any information call continually asked if the hand. 101 and quote reference resident was alone in the If you recognise the man or 5218176929.

Kingswood Heritage weekend and flower festival The United Church Kingswood’s long and many more. If you think (Moravian/Whitfield URC), varied history, from the these could be some of your which can be accessed from Kings Forest to the present ancestors, the church may both Regent Street and day, with words, pictures, be able to help with your Moravian Road in artefacts and floral displays. family tree. Kingswood, is staging a The Moravian burial ground The event will take place heritage weekend and includes many local names, from 10am to 4pm on Keep in touch, let us know what you flower festival this Saturday including Boulton, Saturday and 2pm to 4pm think, send us your news and Sunday (8th and 9th). Cambridge, Golding, on Sunday. Entry is free and www.facebook.com/theweekin The spotlight will be on Haskins, Jarrett, Stone, and refreshments will be on sale. Sudoku Solutions Crossword Solution 1-Easy 2-Hard

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