The Knowledge - Spring 2021 by Knowle West

SPRING 2021

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In partnership with Knowle West Alliance

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One Year On…

By Knowle West Alliance There’s no doubt it’s been a tough year - we’ve all been affected in some way, known someone who’s been ill, lost their job or had a loved one pass away. But in Knowle West there is a rare community spirit and this year has proved it. Organisations, community groups and residents have come together to help and support each other. Since 23 March last year, we have amazed ourselves by how much the community has achieved. We have cared for our most vulnerable, fed one another, had some much-needed fun and looked after our green space. To share some of this magic with you, here are some highlights: • Our COVID Support Hub has taken over 450 referrals, made hundreds of phone calls to local people in need and matched around 150 households with volunteer help. • Local organisations and businesses including The Sandwich Stop, Inns Court Community and Family Centre, Knowle West Health Association and Square Food Foundation have delivered over 22,000 free meals to families and vulnerable residents. Continued on p2

of active and connected local residents, businesses and organisations to build and support positive Alliance – who are we? action in Knowle West. n 2018 a group of residents and We want to help facilitate five local organisations - Filwood changes big and small that Community Centre, The Park, re:work, make a difference to people’s Knowle West Health Park and Knowle lives. West Media Centre - came together Officially launched in spring and developed the idea of Knowle 2019, the Alliance is growing West Alliance. and partnering with more and The aim was to create a partnership more local organisations.

What do we do?

Working Group Voices

Knowle West Alliance (KWA) aims to be as flexible as possible so we can change our work according to need. This ranges from making sure the community has a voice in local housing developments and running a Small Grants Programme to securing funding for improvements

Hi - I'm Tim Jones, a trustee at Filwood Community Centre and member of the KWA Working Group. It was in 2017 that Carolyn Hassan suggested to our trustees this idea of getting the Knowle West community to work together in co-operation. We jumped at the idea - it was a way of putting behind us some unhelpful attitudes from the past, so I've been involved from the start.

By working together, we can achieve more. The Alliance currently has three employees: Lucy Holburn (Alliance Coordinator), Frances Coates (Community Development Worker) and Emily Smith (Community Planning Facilitator). It has a growing Working Group made up of active and involved local residents, who meet monthly to direct the Alliance work. Representatives of the founding organisations also meet quarterly. We never imagined how much would come from that idea. Most recently there has been the huge effort of coping with the pandemic and the success of the Knowle West Support Hub. Another great result of the Alliance is that organisations outside Knowle West find it easier to relate to the area, whether it is the council talking about development proposals or funders discussing grant applications. Just now there are proposals to start the regeneration work on Filwood Broadway - so, as the scaffolding goes up, look out for events and information about the future!

Welcoming new residents to the area and managing the COVID Support Hub (see p 3). Visit our popular Facebook page where we share local information, updates about the current situation and community stories or our website: www.knowlewestalliance.co.uk One year on By Knowle West Alliance (continued from front page).

• In the autumn – 20 local organisations came together to distribute over £47K of emergency grant money to residents. • Knowle West Alliance (KWA) and Filwood Fantastic have awarded

We're looking for residents to join a conversation about how to welcome new people into the community. Whether you've lived in Knowle West a few months or most of your life - we'd love to hear from you. 11 Small Grants for local projects that benefit the community. • Residents have planted trees and taken care of our green spaces including the Northern Slopes and around Inns Court - making sure we can all enjoy the outdoors. • Positive stories and the work that has happened in Knowle

To get involved contact Frances on 07942 677131 or email frances.coates@kwalliance.co.uk West have been shared locally and nationally, holding the area up as an example of what can be achieved by a community. At the end of this month KWA will be celebrating the great work of our community to mark our second birthday. Keep a look out for a very special video!

KWA COVID Support Hub and vaccination update By Heather Williams CEO of Knowle West Health Park

The KWA Hub is still taking referrals and to date have supported 454 residents with a variety of one-off and ongoing support tasks. Vaccinations for local residents are taking place at the Health Park; they have carried out thousands of vaccines and had a record breaking day on

COVID Action Group

By Alliance Co-ordinator Lucy Holburn

The COVID Action Group first met just before Christmas - a group of residents and local workers connecting with Public Health/the council to work together for our area.  We know that information is changing all the time.  We wanted to ensure that by using our local networks we could get really important messages out quickly and reach as many people as possible. Before Christmas we put together a poster encouraging people to

Developments Our Community Planning Facilitator Emily Smith is working closely with developers around the pre-planning protocol - to make sure local residents have their say. You can contact her by emailing emily.smith@kwalliance.co.uk One of the latest plans is for homes on the site next to the

6 February when they vaccinated an amazing 850 people! Numbers of COVID cases are make use of our green spaces, to meet in a COVID-safe way. In the New Year, when numbers went up significantly, we decided on key messages and how we would all use our connections, noticeboards and social media to provide information about the increased risks/need to follow guidance.  Together, Knowle West has brought those numbers right down, taking care of each other locally so we can all get out and about sooner.  We'll keep meeting for now if you have ideas about good Health Park in Downton Road. You can add your comments to an interactive map and fill out a short survey until 31 March. Visit healthparkhomes.com If you have any questions or queries about the plans, or do not have access to the internet, call 0117 911 4210 or email hello@ healthparkhomes.com Bristol City Council is also looking to put some apartments on land near Inns Court shops. You can give feedback online until 15 April at www.bristol.citizenspace. com/.../inns-court-public.../ or get a paper copy by emailing housing. development.hra@bristol.gov.uk or calling 0117 922 2819.

still fluctuating - so make sure you keep following the guidance of hands, face, space.

KWHA member Ian Watt being interviewed by Points West about the COVID Action Group.

ways to share local information quickly, please get in touch. Everyone is welcome to get involved: lucy.holburn@kwalliance.co.uk

For full stories visit your local community website: www.knowlewest.co.uk

Local voices Memorial tree planting on Northern Slopes A memorial tree planting took place recently on a Knowle West nature reserve – as a fitting tribute to a local conservationist passionate about preserving the area’s green spaces. Bob Franks, who died last September at the age of 92, was Chair of the Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI) for 12 years – a volunteer group which looks after the reserve. He passed away in Berkshire with his family and due to COVID-19 restrictions, many people in Bristol were unable to attend his funeral. It was decided to plant two oaks on

Ten trees have appeared on Filwood Broadway – as part of a scheme to plant 590 street trees across the city and transform neighbourhoods. Bristol’s Greenstreets, funded by the Forestry Commission, will see 59 wards in the city with low tree cover given up to ten trees each. People living nearby have been consulted about the position and species of trees they would like. They include a Himalayan birch, holly and a katsura, which has autumnal colour and gives off the scent of burnt sugar. Knitting for Knowle West

Neville Smith and Bob’s partner Jennifer Mallet at the memorial tree planting.

the Slopes in his memory – as a place where friends and family could visit. The small ceremony took place at the end of February, Bristol City Council is working with the Forest of Avon and Bristol Tree Forum on the project. They hope local volunteers will be involved in looking after the trees – with seven planted on the green in front of Filwood Community Centre and three opposite the library. Filwood Tree Champion, Jim Smith who helped with the planting says: “Filwood, as well as suffering deprivation, has low tree canopy cover, as have other areas also chosen. “Research has shown, that trees are good for mental and Angela Toye

By Alliance Community Development Worker Frances Coates

A local knitting group has been supporting residents to make items for people in need in the community – after receiving one of the Filwood Fantastic/Knowle West Alliance Grants. Knit and Natter made up packs for would-be knitters at the end of last year - which were left in local secondhand shop re:store. Some items were also given to the Alliance to find homes for. After a shout out on Facebook, we also had some other local knitters

get involved. Resident Angela Toye was one of those who came forward. She said: “I knit as a hobby and like doing things for charity. I like to see other people enjoying and benefitting from what I make.”

with Bob’s partner of 24 years, Jennifer Mallett, helping to plant the trees - donated by the NSI and Bristol City Council. The NSI paid tribute to Bob’s hard work and commitment to the natural environment in Knowle West saying: “…It has been an honour for us to have worked with him and known him.” Bob was also a long-term member of the Hotwells & District Allotment Association and featured a number of times on BBC Radio Bristol – providing advice about allotments and gardening. www.northern-slopes-initiative. co.uk Jim Smith with one of the new trees.

Image Charlie Watts, Bristol 24/7.

Trees planted on Filwood Broadway to increase canopy

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physical health, as well as for the environment.” If you would like to get involved in the care of the trees, contact Anna Brunton by emailing woodlands@ forestofavontrust.org We're pleased to say all these items were wrapped before Christmas by students at The Park and delivered all over our community by volunteers to residents nominated by others. We also donated a bag of baby items to the Connaught Community Hub which were given to mums and mums-to-be in their school community. Thank you to everyone involved, especially Joan Roberts from Knit and Natter who worked really hard to get all those packs together! For full stories visit your local community website: www.knowlewest.co.uk

Local voices Book released about local boxer Dixie Brown The great-great grandson of Dixie Brown has just produced a book about the popular boxer who lived in Knowle West and inspired future generations. Josh Knight (22) has been researching his famous relative and compiled a book of documents. The Life of Dixie Brown 1900 – 1957 includes newspaper articles, sketches, boxing programmes and posters – much of them donated by boxing historian Miles Templeton. Josh says: “I’m interested in boxing and always have been. I’m also interested in history in general and always trying to find out as much as I can.” Dixie was born Anthony Charles in St Lucia in 1900. He first came to the UK by boat in 1919 – Tribute to Knowle West’s long-serving volunteer Knowle West has paid tribute to one of its longest serving volunteers who gave over 65 years to the community. Graham Blacker, who died in December at the age of 84, worked tirelessly behind the scenes for many local organisations. Although there were restricted numbers at his funeral in St Barnabas Church due to COVID-19 – the service was livestreamed for people to pay their respects. His cortege drove down Filwood Broadway – to mark Graham’s lifetime of contribution to the area. Knowle West Health Association (KWHA), where he volunteered for nearly 20 years, also decorated their building in his honour. (See p 9). Graham started his volunteering journey in 1952 when, at just 17, he trained as an Assistant Youth Leader in his local church.

Josh Knight with his grandfather Philip Charles at Dixie’s grave.

helping to build the Panama Canal on the way. He met his wife Lilian (Lily) in Cardiff and they married in 1922, moving to Bristol a year later, where they had nine children. The sporting legend competed in over 100 fights as both welterweight and middleweight and had around 200 bareknuckle fights. His biggest fight was at Colston Hall against George Rose watched by some 4,000 people. He was blinded in a match in

www.knowlewest.co.uk the 1930s in St Judes, and moved to Knowle West afterwards. Josh says: “He was a Roman Catholic - and the local community had a whip-round to send him to Lourdes to cure him – but it didn’t work.” Many older residents have fond memories of Dixie - who had a special chair at the former Venture Inn on Melvin Square. He is buried at Arnos Vale with his wife and son, Sidney, who died at the age of 15. Josh is now working on a second book which can be pre-ordered, concentrating on Dixie’s life before and after boxing. To get copies of the books contact Josh on joshknight98@ hotmail.co.uk or call 0755 7749 766. Full story www.knowlewest.co.uk

Throughout his life he continued to be active in the area and was secretary at Knowle West Baptist Church for more than 40 years. He helped start Filwood Hope, which opened its doors in December 1996 as an advice and support Graham Blacker cutting the cake at Filwood Hope’s centre – and was on 20th anniversary party. the management committee and a volunteer there. He continued to serve the area Centre Manager Pearl Aitken until right up to the end of his life, says: “Graham served in this role despite ill health. faithfully and helped steer the To view Graham’s service visit centre throughout the years. He www.spirolux.co.uk/client was one in a million and he will Password: Blacker41 be greatly missed by trustees, Donations can be made to St staff and volunteers..” Peter’s Hospice via Just Giving. Graham was also on the board of Knowle Development Trust from 2006 - continuing when it became Community in Partnership in 2010. In May 2013, he had the “great honour” of receiving The Lord Mayor’s Medal to mark a milestone of 60 years of volunteering in the community.

local voices Bike club for Knowle West Young people in Knowle West have welcomed the news they will soon have a bike club in their area. Weekly sessions are due to start this April in Newquay Road – with future plans to build a bike track on land between the play park and Ilminster E-Act Academy. Knowle West Bike Club has been funded by City Funds – with the idea coming from local young people themselves who will be involved in the project from the start. Youth worker and founder of Grassroot Communities, Ben Carpenter, consulted with dozens of young people in the area to find out what they wanted. He says: “Talking to the different age ranges, the one thing that most New nursery class at School of Christ the King

Ilminster pupils create artwork for COVID-19 testing sites

people had was bikes. The young people said they’d love to have a bike track, off the streets and close to home…” There is funding for two years – and club meetings could also include trips to other bike tracks. There will also be a wellbeing theme integrated into the sessions, which will be open to ages eight to 18. In the second year there will be funding for a container and equipment as well as to pay a bike mechanic and coach – and cycles are also being donated to the project. Ben adds: “It will be providing them with a resource and supporting them to learn about it – more than that it’s a focal

Ben Carpenter from Grassroot Communities and young leader Tanikka Green talking to young people in Newquay Road play park. Picture Grassroot Communities.

“We have been so thrilled to the three to four-year-olds. welcome the children and the rest of Headteacher, Matt the school are excited to meet them Condon says: “We always too.” knew that the earlier our To apply for a place for your child pupils joined us, the more get in touch with the school office on impact we could have on 0117 966 4844. their learning and the smoother their transition to school would be. Talk to us about a place at Bridge Learning Campus

Pupils from Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy have helped brighten up testing sites for people with symptoms of COVID-19 in Bristol. The children have created posters to make the five city sites feel more “welcoming and comfortable.” Head Teacher Felicity Hawkins, said the children had taken “enormous pride in the task” as their art will help people being tested feel less anxious. She said: “We hope our pupils’ artwork will help people feel a sense of positivity and optimism during this difficult time…"

point and something for them to look forward to each week.” To find out more about Knowle West Bike Club visit Facebook Grassroot Communities or email Ben Carpenter: info@grassroot communities.org

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local voices From compost to computer – starting a gardening group in lockdown By Community Reporter Don Jones

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Like many people when the first COVID-19 lockdown started in March last year - I felt a sense of panic at the prospect of shielding home alone.

Peaceful urban farm at The Park to go A mini urban farm tucked away behind The Park Centre is to go – due to redevelopment at the site. Home to a menagerie of animals including two goats, a pig, 12 turkeys and around 20 hens – Andy’s Haven will not be moving to the new site when work starts on the new secondary school for the area. The smallholding and organic community garden where produce is grown to be sold Filwood Community Market to re-open in May

from 1 May. The market runs on the first Saturday of the month at the top of Filwood Broadway and although we’ve missed quite a few since the pandemic hit last March - we’re hoping to come back bigger and better. We’re looking for people for the following:

My life has always been about the outdoors, I'm a passionate community gardener and spring is the most exciting time. I knew there had to be something positive I could still do. Even in lockdown. It was gardening that came to my rescue - as it has done so often in times of crisis. I couldn't go out and do any of my usual work - but I do have my own garden. And I have a computer. Being clueless about social media, I tried to set up a selfhelp gardening group by email, nervously reaching out to friends and neighbours. A friend helped me transfer the group onto its own

dedicated Facebook page. We now have 80 members and rising, all exchanging ideas and gardening tips, sharing pictures and videos of their achievements. The group is for anyone and everyone, beginners and boffins, from Bristol and beyond. I suspect that in 2020 the Filwood/ Knowle West area had some of the best gardens in the South West! But the impact on me personally has also been huge. I've made many new friends and learned so much beyond the horticultural becoming more media savvy. Far from the isolation I dreaded – the experience has actually been much more about doors opening. Facebook: Gardening Friends of Filwood.

in the Centre’s reception area has been run for 12 years by 67-year-old Andy Moseley. He told The Knowledge: “I want to make it absolutely clear, The Park don’t want me to go, they’ve been brilliant – but it’s my decision. “I can’t guarantee the animals’ safety on the new site as they are going to be right next to the new academy – and they must come first…” Andy is taking some of the animals with him and has found “loving homes” for the others, including Jess the pig – and

says he is due to leave at the end of March. He adds: “I’m at my happiest when I’m at The Park and I will still be back to do the grass, the flowerbeds and pots. I love the place and I want it to look colourful and tidy.” Full story at www.knowlewest.co.uk

• To run games such as hooka-duck/coconut shy/hoopla (if you can source any of these, even better) • Buskers (you will keep all money made) • To man stalls • To answer questions from the public or stall holders from 10am to 3pm on the day • To be part of the committee - we hold a meeting for two hours once a month. We’re also able to support local people interested in starting their own microbusiness running a stall - not necessary to have a product

to sell as this could potentially be provided by the market team. The monthly market will run from 1 May, 10am – 3pm. Visit our Facebook page or contact filwoodcommunitymarkets@gmail. com for more information. Image: Charlie Watts, Bristol 24/7

We have been finally given the go ahead to re-open Filwood Community Market

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Local organisations great care for the neighbourhood will be hugely missed.” (See p 5). www.kwha.wordpress.com

In February - on the day of his funeral - we dressed our window on Filwood Broadway in honour of Graham Blacker who gave so much to our organisation. KWHA Trustee and Treasurer, Edward Duffield gave the following tribute: “Graham was a founding trustee of Knowle West Health Association on 14 February 2001 and he served continuously until

his death on 31 December 2020. “The part he played in the work of the charity was enormous and always with the wellbeing of Knowle West and its residents at the heart of all he did. He was the treasurer for 17 years and then joint chairman. “Although poor health weighed heavily during last year, he was fully involved right up to the end - even with a telephone board meeting in December. His experience and

During this lockdown The Sprint Transport has been continuing a limited service for doctors, vaccines and prescriptions. While we are unable to collect our members for shopping at present, we are delivering food parcels and shopping to them - this has included home-made food for that special touch.

We have been awarded funding for fish and chip lunches from Caspian Fish Bar and also a grant for hampers for our members to be delivered, which we will be rolling out in the coming weeks. We welcome new members all the time please support us; we are

there for you! Call Lisa Gilbert – Sprint and Centre Administrator on 0117 904 8215. Facebook: The Inns Court Community & Family Centre. www.theinnscourt communityandfamilycentre.com

We have all recently been told the road map back to a normal life and the timescale that will allow the club to re-open - which is great news. The club would rather take this time

to remember all those people that have been lost; members that have lost loved ones and friends during this painful time and not having the chance to grieve or to celebrate lost ones’ lives with close friends. So let’s all take a moment, a breath, a thought and remember - before those of

us that have the chance move forward. The club will re-open on 17 May and it looks forward to seeing everyone then. Novers Park Community and Social Club: www.facebook.com/ groups/216613338929002

At Redcatch Community Garden we are excited and grateful to see our new marquee in place. Like many other organisations around us, we have struggled to keep going to maintain our fantastic community resource. In 2020 we

pressed on with our plans to replace our old marquee, raising £40,000 from Enovert Community Trust and a well-supported Community Crowdfunder. Our new marquee has electricity, lighting and heating and most importantly does not fall over in the wind! We know from those who visit, what we provide in terms of offering a great place where

people can come together, learn, relax, try new activities and improve their physical health and mental wellbeing, is so very important. Now, more than ever! www.facebook.com/redcatch communitygarden/

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Exploring dance performance

Reduce household waste and get creative

Later this year we’ll be hosting a dance producer and group of dance artists to explore new ways that people can make and enjoy dance performance together. Katy Noakes has received a Dance Connect residency through Bristol Dance Futures – look out for more information coming soon…

In March we launched a free digital magazine full of tips for reducing household waste and activities and puzzles you can do as a family. Read or download a copy of the ReThink ReMake ReCycle magazine at kwmc.org.uk/rrr-zine/ Workshops and packs

n had a different focus and people n activity pack in advance so they could at making and experimenting in the safety home.

sion 1: How does waste affect our planet?

2: Plastics: Exploring recycled and bio plastics Activity pack materials included:

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• Printed ‘waste audit’sheets to measure household paper and plastic waste • Ingredients and tools for making bioplastic pine resin pots and gelatine – based plastic with agar agar • Safety clothing for bioplastics activities • A sewing kit, fabric, and towel for making washable, reusable cloths • A laser cut keyring made with recycled plastic sheet

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Exploring simple and creative ways to reduce household waste. Stories, activities and tutorials inside. 5

Jump Studios is running afterschool sessions every Monday – Wednesday, 4.30 - 6pm, for creatively engaged 10-16 year olds. We will soon be running a new theatre project for and by young people, and you can apply now for our exciting work experience programme for 14/15 year olds. For more information email jumpstudios@kwmc.org.uk

Construction is underway at KWMC The Factory (based at Filwood Green Business Park) to increase the size of our workshops and create new training, making and co-working areas that are accessible for people with a range of access needs. The work is scheduled to be complete in late spring 2021. In the summer, The Factory will be running more MADE in South Bristol workshops for people interested in setting up a creative business and existing businesses looking for support. More info at kwmc.org.uk/madeinsouthbristol (MADE in South Bristol is part of South Bristol Enterprise Support).

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ReThink ReMake ReCycle

Make, ReCycle took place over three essions in November and December 2020. due to COVID-19 regulations, the sessions entations and video content with group

What's going on at Jump Studios?

Remodelling KWMC The Factory

www.filwoodcentre.org.uk For more information call: 0117 914 9216 email: info@filwoodcentre.org.uk Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Knowle West, BS4 1JP

At Filwood Community Centre, we’re really looking forward to welcoming you back when we can. Here’s some of the amazing stuff we’ve been up to in the meantime:

Slimming World

Base Radio, a community radio station based at our centre, want more local people’s voices to be heard on-air. They’re looking for people from Knowle West to present their own programmes or just chat about anything they’re doing in the community. Email: info@baseradio.co.uk | Website: www.baseradio.co.uk Image Base Radio

Local Slimming World members have lost over 50 stone between them this year! They also want to walk enough steps ‘to reach the top of Mount Everest’, having walked 3500 miles so far. The group has been running online whilst they wait to get back to our community centre. Contact Kim on 07920023170 | Facebook page: ‘Knowle - Filwood Slimming World Group’

Base Radio

Community Kitchen Garden

This spring, our volunteer gardener Steve will be building bee houses in the kitchen garden at the back of our centre, producing honey for the community. He’ll also be growing plants, like fuchsias, and fruit and veg, including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, chillies, spinaches and onions, for people to buy. Contact Steve on 07384888790 | Facebook group: ‘community center kitchen garden’

Look out for more ways to get involved in 2021 including a music video, carnival, dance, music, circus and more. Please check our website and social media forFor updates the fullfilwoodcentre.org.uk stories visit our website T: @FilwoodCentre www.knowlewest.co.uk F: Filwood Community Centre

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Knowle West Healthy Living Centre invites you to…. Nominate someone you to know to receive a Well-Being Box. What’s a Well-Being Box? Funded by John James Foundation and Sport England, it’s a box full of lovely resources and information to help you practice the Five Ways to Wellbeing. The Five Ways are a set of evidence-based public mental health messages to improve mental health and wellbeing – a bit like having your five a day fruit and veg for your physical health! They include: 1. Connecting 2. Being Active 3. Taking Notice 4. Learning 5. Giving

Re:store was on fire - and not in a good way. Re:work is continuing doing a lot of stuff through Lockdown 3, but probably what will interest people the most is what happened to and what we intend to do with re:store. On 19 January there was a fire behind the till, just by the window of the middle unit of re:store. The property was empty and it was spotted when the temperature got so high it shattered the window. At which point, most of Knowle West called the fire brigade, and the team got to see why we practice the fire safety drill. We are waiting for the report from the insurer. As it was an accident, we probably won’t ever know the sequence of events. A big thank you to the fire brigade

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There are many ways to practice the Five Ways and most of us will be doing some of them already, but we hope there is something in the box to inspire, motivate, and help us be kind to ourselves after such a difficult year. How do I nominate someone? We have 50 boxes to give away, so if you know someone who could benefit from receiving this lovely box of goodies, you can nominate them (or yourself!) by sending the following information:

To: Email: emckenzie@knowlewest healthpark.co.uk (with ‘WB Box Nomination’ as the subject) Text: 0785 125 5018 Post/envelope to: Knowle West Healthy Living Centre, 5 Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road, Bristol, BS4 1WH (you will need a face covering to enter the building if you are delivering by hand). Closing date 31 March.

Their name, address, tel number and why you want them to receive a box (please ask their permission first); plus your name and contact details.

and everyone who got in contact to share good wishes and offer help. We are currently waiting for the all clear so we can go in and start clearing out, redecorating and redesigning. Our first big ask is: What would people like to see happen with that space? We love a junk shop, but we don’t have to reopen offering the same things in the same way. We could do something more ambitious. Do you have any ideas? You can tell us them: • in person by calling 0117 9632521 or popping into our office • electronically by messaging our re:store or reworkcommunity Facebook page, tweeting us @reworkcharity or emailing info@reworkltd.org.uk • or publicly by writing on the chalk board on the boarded up window of re:store

Artist’s impression of what the new Park Community Centre will look like.

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The Park is open to our young adult learners and essential services. We look forward to welcoming back everyone in the community soon. Work has started on the site for the new community centre – to the right of the current building. u

An update on our new building: Early site enabling works began last October and the main contractor for the new community building, Beard Construction, has started on site. Piling and drainage works are ongoing and erection of the steel frame is underway. The target is to complete construction by the end of November, to enable tenants of the Park to move into the new

community building before the end of the year. Once the new community building for the Park is complete and detailed planning for the academy granted, the next phase of the project to deliver the new Oasis secondary can begin. 0117 903 9770 enquiries@theparkcentre.org.uk

Youth Moves shortlisted for national award Youth Moves was one of five UK organisations to be shortlisted for a national award - for our work during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The prestigious UK Youth Inspiring Hope Awards ceremony held this March saw youth charities competing against each other from all across the country. We made the top five in the PwC Inspiring Youth Organisation Award category - we didn't win but are very proud of our achievement. And we would like to congratulate the brilliant organisation that did called We Belong, based in

London, who work with young UK migrants. CEO Ali Dale said: “This is testimony to the staff that have worked tirelessly with outstanding commitment and passion for young people and the community during a difficult year for all. “We haven’t always been the best at shouting about what we do, and quietly go about our work, so to be seen on the national stage, feels strange but is great…”

Youth Moves works across Knowle West, Hartcliffe and Withywood - engaging 769 young people last year. We also work with local schools Bedminster Down, Merchants Academy and Bridge learning Campus on alternative education support. In the last year 75 young people received mentoring and support from our one-to-one services and during lockdown we went virtual - running three Zoom youth club nights every week. Check out our website www.youthmoves.org.uk and Facebook page.

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directory Useful contacts: Bristol South MP Karyn Smyth - karin.smyth. mp@parliament.uk 0117 953 3575. Filwood Councillors Cllr Chris Jackson: cllr.christopher.jackson@ bristol.gov.uk Cllr Jeff Lovell: cllr.jeff.lovell@ bristol.gov.uk Support lines: Young Minds Text YM to 85258 for urgent mental health support. Available all day every day. Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN) has a range of support numbers: https:// www.imhn.org/coro navirus/ guide/bristol-home/ Mind (mental health support): 0808 8080330 Bristol Mental Health (emergency number): 0300 5550334 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000247 Age UK local support helpline: 0117 929 7537 Citizen’s Advice Helpline can help those in financial crisis: 0808 2082138 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm). Carers Support Centre Carers Line 0117 965 2200 WECIL – Weekly check in and chat service for disabled adults: 0797 368 6389. Support Hub – We can offer help with a variety of things from shopping and prescription collection to access to emergency food. Open 8.30am–5pm, Mon-Fri: 0800 694 0184. Free counselling There is a wait list but please email: counselling coordinator@knowle westhealthassoc.org.uk or call/text: 07340 079316 to be added to it.

www.knowlewest.co.uk Filwood Hope Filwood Hope is open Mon and Tues 9.30-1pm for help and advice. Wed – Fri call 0771 266 1241 or email advice@filwood hope.org All our usual resources are available; form filling, benefit appeals, use of telephone, benefit and debt advice, referrals to foodbank etc. Peer Support Group Wednesdays at Redcatch Centre from 1.30-3.30pm for ages 18 plus. Visit changesbristol.org. uk for info. Food Clubs in Knowle West: Providing families with good-quality food at a low cost, while also reducing food waste. Annual Membership £1. Weekly Food Cost £3.50 for around £15 worth of food. Knowle West Children’s Centre: Tues 3-5pm Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NN. Contact: janet.naw rocki@bristol-schools.uk Inns Court Family and Community Centre: Thurs 1-3pm 1 Marshall Walk, BS4 1TR Contact: janet.nawrocki@ bristol-schools.uk Oasis Connaught Community Hub: Fri 1-3pm Melvin Square, Bristol BS4 1NH  Contact: Sammy.Ball@Oasis Connaught.org  We also have weekly cooking courses for 50 families. Visit: Facebook Oasis Hub South Bristol. Foodbank Salvation Army in Padstow Road. For selfreferrals. Tues 11am2pm. For more info visit Facebook: Bristol South Salvation Army.

Courses: Community Learning offers FREE courses for adults aged 19 plus who may have few or no formal qualifications and face barriers to further learning and employment. We will soon be back to face-to-face. Online courses use Zoom – with help to get online. We have tablets and laptops for loan for some courses. Contact Lucy on 0778 835 3446 or email lucy.fieldhouse@bristol. gov.uk Visit www.communitylearning west.net/all-courses/  Get better at Writing Free online course to improve your skills and confidence in writing for everyday life. From 20 April to 18 May, 12.452.45pm. Contact Lucy on 0778 835 3446 or email lucy.fieldhouse@bristol. gov.uk Bristol Libraries: Visit www.facebook.com/ BristolLibraries/ for details of online events. For more info and to join visit www. bristol.gov.uk/libraries archives Groups: Man Alive A group for men in Knowle West and across South Bristol. Zoom call every Friday at 10am open to new members. Call Jack on 07739 649 841 or visit www.knowle westhealthpark.co.uk/ manalive Gardening Friends of Filwood An online community to share, learn and grow. Join the Facebook group. Health and Wellbeing Classes Knowle West Healthy Living Centre offers a range of online sessions from seated exercise and

Tai Chi to Zoom Fitness and Art on Referral. Visit www.knowlewesthealth park. co.uk/services/all-services/ Families/Young People: #WeAreBristol Kids Activity website for children and young people www.wearebristol.co.uk/kids South Bristol Children’s Centres For family activities, visit southbristolcc.org.uk or Facebook@SouthBristol ChildrenCentreHub Visit Bristol website www.visitbristol.co.uk/ whats-on/family-events Dance in Filwood Filwood Community Centre has two resident dance specialists. Keep an eye out for activities on knowlewest. co.uk/everybody-dance-now/ Events (March - June):  All About Jobs and Apprenticeships Online event Thurs 25 March, 3-6pm. For more details and to sign up: www.cityofbristol. ac.uk/events or if you haven't got internet access on the day call (0117) 922 2250. Wonky Donkey Story Trail On the Glyn Vale path, Northern Slopes from Sat 3 - Mon 5 April. Enjoy nature on your doorstep. Suitable  for all ages. www.northernslopes-initiative.co.uk Project Night (online)  Bi-monthly on last Thursday, 6-7.30pm. Next one 29 April.  A meet-up for creatives, makers, artists and producers working in and with communities. Email martha. king@kwmc.org.uk for the meeting link.  Filwood Community Market   Grand re-opening Saturday 1 May from 10am – 3pm on Filwood Broadway. Then first Saturday of the month. Email filwoodcommunitymarkets@ gmail.com

Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, has funded this special edition of The Knowledge. Thanks to the Government for making this possible.

8. What was the name given to the HUGE! bomb?

5. Where was the Isolation Hospital built in Knowle West?

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Knowle West Wishes is a creative project made by and for Knowle Westers that focuses on hopes and dreams for the future. Another big load of fun from Filwood Fantastic.

4. Which ‘square’ had a public bomb shelter built on it?

3. Which pub had a clock face high above its entrance?

7. Name the road where a HUGE unexploded bomb was removed.

6. Where in Knowle West can you see a 17th century Stair Tower which was part of a medieval manor house?

2. How many Novers Steps are there?

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1. Where in Knowle West is a ‘Well Head’ fed by a spring, installed in 1190?

Can you answer all 8 quiz questions and guess where the pictures are? Answers at: www.knowlewest.co.uk/knowle-west-wishes

How much do you Knowle about the area?

Photos by Claudia Collins and Julian Wood. Quiz Questions by Jim Smith from Filwood Chase History Society

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Word Search! Name: Date: This wordsearch is full of things we are wishing for.each Can find them all?may appear Find and circle of theyou words from the list below. Words

Look out for the Knowle West Wishing Stars this spring. They link up to content on the Knowle West website including interactive walking trails and things to make, watch and do.

www.knowlewest.co.uk/everybody-dance-now

It’s time for you to shine! Use the empty star to write, draw, colour in or stick whatever you are wishing for. Put it in your window to show the world. Please share pictures on social media with the hashtag #KnowleWestWishes

What do you wish for? Dance with us to put a spring in your step! Learn the moves just for fun and dance along with the Knowle West Bling video. Find more info here........

Everybody Dance Now!