SUMMER 2022
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Jubilee celebrations: Performers from Everybody Dance Now at Filwood Broadway they wrote letters to Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees – asking for new developments to increase facilities and improve existing ones. Residents, Filwood Broadway Working Group, local football teams and Labour Councillor Chris Jackson also joined the campaign. Following a community campaign – Bristol City Council Although new play areas will be built on BoKlok’s has announced funding for a new Multi-Use Games Area Airport Road site and the Curo development on (MUGA) to be built in Knowle West. Broadbury Road – they will not be MUGAs. A total of £300,000 has been set aside by Cabinet to Live West has submitted plans for 29 new homes on build and maintain the new MUGA – as well as install the old swimming pool site at Filwood Broadway where floodlights at the football pitches on Filwood Playing Fields. there is no legal requirement to replace a popular Last year, local youth and children’s organisations were MUGA – well-used by young people and youth groups. so concerned about losing play spaces across the estate, Continued on p 2
Multi-use games area to be replaced in Filwood after community pressure
Alliance bid to keep allotment for community p 5
Knowle West Food page p 14
Rising High: men's baking group
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fficially launched in spring 2019 – the Knowle West Alliance is a growing network of local residents, organisations and business.
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nowle West Alliance (KWA) is about working together – we collaborate and we support each other. We believe that everyone has something to contribute, and we seek out opportunities for people to have a say on things that matter to them. We know that people have different opinions about what is important,
Working Group Voices Paul Coyne
I’m a youth worker from Youth Moves and a staff member at School of Christ the King. I am 54 years old and have lived in the area all my life. I've been with the Alliance for three-and-a-half years or so. I was originally put forward by my boss at (Continued from front page) Announcing the funding, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing Delivery and Homes, Councillor Tom Renhard, said: “…This money will deliver much needed, free to access sports facilities to the area at no cost to the community. “In turn, we hope this investment will encourage a greater take up of sport and physical activity and deliver the benefits of good physical and mental health across the community….” Cllr Jackson said he was delighted at the news: “… As we all know, the Government gives little money to councils for play facilities, so it’s great that despite continued austerity, Knowle West can get some sorelyneeded investment.” At time of going to press, the council
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Everyone is welcome – and we believe by working together we can achieve more. We currently have two part-time employees: Lucy Holburn (Alliance Coordinator) and Frances Coates (Community Development Worker). Our Working Group, made up
of active local residents and workers, meets monthly to direct the Alliance work. Representatives of the founding organisations (re:work, KWMC, The Health Park, The Park and Filwood Community Centre) provide strategic and practical support.
and that every voice should be heard. We believe in locallyled, grassroots action – which is why we run a Small Grants Programme (see p 3). We believe in the power of a connected community – which is why we are proud to partner with so many residents, local groups and organisations; providing support and opportunities to come together,
learn and take action about important local issues. Everyone is welcome, anyone who wants the best for Knowle West is part of the picture – together we are better! #WeAreKnowleWest
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Youth Moves – he did it as he knows I have been active on social things in the area for many years. The Alliance is a chance for change, a viewpoint to see, an ear to listen and of course a voice to be heard. It works on local people's behalf but is also open for those same people to be involved if they so wish. The benefits I have seen are numerous; personally I have been positively affected in being part of and working with the team. Long may it continue... was still investigating potential sites – including Filwood Playing Fields. Youth organisation StreetSpace based on Filwood Broadway can see up to 100 young people each week – and regularly uses the MUGA on the old swimming pool site. Project Manager Sam Burrett says: “It’s very important that wherever the new MUGA will be built is in an area young people feel safe. “It is evidenced that young people congregate in areas that are well lit, easily accessible and are busy. The majority of the time this is outside shops. “These are very important factors to take into
consideration when placing the MUGA, if young people don’t feel safe then many will not access it.” Earlier this year the council shelved plans for development at Knowle West Health Park – which also has a well-used MUGA – after residents campaigned to save the site.
Community Champions Knowle West Alliance recently advertised for Community Champions – a new volunteer role. These local residents will help to reach people who may be isolated, lonely or who don’t necessarily feel part of the community. We’re happy to announce that we have recruited three Community Champions so far: Jamila Morris, Naima Abdillahi and Fatoumata Ba. If you think you’d make a good Community Champion, please get in touch with Frances on 0794 267 7131 or by emailing frances.coates@kwalliance.co.uk Jamila Morris. Knowle West Alliance Small Grants We have been giving out Small Grants to local residents, groups and organisations to run grassroots community projects since 2019 – and have now funded a total of 46 projects! We spoke to 93 people who were involved in the 13 grant projects we funded last autumn and winter. Some 87 per cent said the project had made them feel more satisfied with their life and 90 per cent said they’d had Believe in yourself My name is Jade Ford and I volunteer with The Park and Knowle West Alliance Working Group. Over the last eight years, I have had a lot of surgery on my back and use my mobility scooter for transport. I thought I’d never be able to do much any more, struggling with constant pain – but thanks to Knowle West Alliance and other people who Toys for public use at Filwood Library In 2019 we were successful in our CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) bid to buy toys for public use at Filwood Library. We held a consultation in December of that year to decide which toys the local community wanted and as a result, bought a selection of toys for all ages and children with additional needs. Due to the library closure and
more social contact as a result of taking part. Kuba, a pupil at Oasis Connaught, where we funded a gardening project, said: “I like to make the environment better for all the animals and my kids in the future. It is a joy to work with friends on this project and do something together.” If you’ve got an idea for a project that would benefit the Knowle West community, check out our website to find out about our current Small Grants: https:// knowlewestalliance.co.uk/grants/ believed in me, I was able to start an arts and crafts group that I hold at The Park. I have six families who come along to do a different activity together each week. Having people believe in me made me believe in myself! I’d like to say thank you to Knowle West Alliance who made this possible through the Small Grants which funded the group. For more stories about other projects the Alliance has funded
Fatoumata Ba (left) and Naima Abdillahi.
Pupils gardening at Oasis Academy Connaught.
– including the Diversity Fun Day and Community Eid Party – visit www.knowlewestalliance.co.uk
Jade’s arts and craft group at The Park.
COVID restrictions, the toys have remained unused - but are now being put out in the library for the public to enjoy. On Monday 27 June from 2-4pm, we will be holding a free celebration event in the library. Pop in with your pre-schoolers or on your way back from school pick-up to try out the new toys and join in the fun!
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Cost of Living Crisis By Alliance Co-ordinator Lucy Holburn What does it mean? The ‘cost of living crisis’ refers to the fall in ‘real’ incomes (adjusted for inflation and tax) that the UK has experienced since late 2021. Recognised Causes • A rapid increase in energy costs • Pandemic: Problems with global supply chains and increase in shipping costs • Brexit • War in Ukraine What the experts said (at time of print): • Inflation: Has risen to 6.2%, the highest since 1992 • Energy: Average bill increased by 54% in April, with further rise of 47% in October • Wages: Real wages have fallen by 0.6 %, could be as much as 4% as inflation rises • Tax rise: 7 in 8 workers are expected to pay more in National Insurance and Income Tax in 2024/25 • Housing: 44% of social renters not on housing benefit won’t be protected from steep rises. Free and confidential: advice, guidance and support 1. Filwood Hope Offers advice around benefits, debt, housing and employment. Staff can also help with form filling and provide use of telephones, laptop, email, printer and scanner.
Visit their Facebook page, email advice@filwoodhope.org or call 0771 266 1241 - you can request a call back from an advisor. 2. South Bristol Advice Centre Support around debt, financial confidence and welfare benefit matters. Drop-in: Tuesday 10am-12.00pm @Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Partnership. More drop-in locations and days re-starting – email: admin@ southbristoladvice.org.uk or call 0117 903 8358. 3. Citizens Advice & Tressle Trust: Help Through Hardship Helpline Free confidential advice with trained Citizen’s Advice staff team: 0808 208 213. Open Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm, closed public holidays. They can help address a crisis, provide support to maximise income, navigate benefits, identify additional grants you could be entitled to. They can also issue a referral to a food bank. National agencies offering advice on money worries: • National Debt Line: www.nationaldebtline.org • Christians Against Poverty: www.capuk.org • Money Advice Trust: www.moneyadvicetrust.org Government Response: Council Tax Rebate To support people with the rising costs of energy, the Chancellor announced a oneoff payment of £150 to most households living in homes in council tax bands A to D.
Based at 11-13 Filwood Broadway, with a drop-in Monday to Thursday from 9.30am-1pm and monthly outreach at the Novers Club.
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How will payments be made? Rebates have been paid to all eligible direct debit payers who the council have payment details for.
For everyone else, complete the online form and submit your bank details for payment. For details of who is eligible visit: https://news.bristol.gov.uk/ council-tax/council-tax-rebate If you're unable to complete the form online call 0117 922 2900. You will need your council tax account number and bank details. SCAM AWARE: when you receive a call never give your bank or personal details to anyone over the telephone. Additional help – for people not eligible for £150 Bristol is creating a discretionary fund to support Bristol households in bands E to H who are in need, as well bands A to D not eligible for the council tax rebate. For more information about the full range of benefits and financial help available via the council go to: www.bristol.gov.uk/benefitsfinancial-help Windfall Tax The government has outlined a support package – including measures to help people cope with rising energy bills this winter. Some of the funding will come from a windfall tax on energy companies – who have benefitted due to surging energy prices. Part of the package will include a £650 one-off payment to people who receive means tested benefits. It will be paid in two instalments, in July and the autumn. Households will get £400 off their energy bills from October, which won’t have to be paid back. Separate one-off payments of £300 will go to households on the Winter Fuel Payment and £150 for those on disability benefits.
PLANNING Alliance bid to keep allotment for community By Alliance Co-ordinator Lucy Holburn Knowle West Alliance has just submitted a bid to Bristol City Council – to keep a popular local allotment as a community asset. Previously run by Knowle West Health Association for 10 years, Let’s Grow Community Allotment is a 1.3-acre site on Springfield Allotments off Andover Road. Due to funding challenges, it was returned to the council at the end of last year – with its future uncertain. The Alliance has recently put in a partnership bid to the council’s Allotment Team to ensure it remains for the benefit of local people. The plan is to invite local groups, residents and organisations to be Plans for new secondary school approved Bristol City Council has approved plans for a new 900-place secondary school to be built in Knowle West – which will be called Oasis Academy Daventry Road.
a part of creating a “shared, productive, learning space” that everyone can enjoy. The three main areas of activity will be: • Growing local vegetables at affordable prices • Volunteer and training opportunities • Community: access to green space and nature-based activities for groups and individuals The Knowle West Alliance (KWA) network of residents and organisations is excited about the potential this site offers to address both the cost of living and climate crisis. “We want to grow vegetables at affordable prices for local people," says Steve Griffiths, a local resident and Volunteer Head Gardener. “It’s an opportunity Oasis Academy Daventry Road is due to open in its permanent building in September 2024 – a year later than planned – subject to achieving further milestones. To meet the need for school places from September 2023,
Artist’s impression of the entrance to the new Oasis Academy Daventry Road. Picture Wates Construction.
The school, which will take pupils aged 11-16 from across South Bristol, will be located on the footprint of the former Merrywood School buildings on Daventry Road – due to be demolished. These were home to The Park Centre for over 20 years – with the charity moving into its new purpose-built premises in February on the same site.
the Department for Education and Bristol City Council are working towards opening the school in temporary accommodation, on the site of Oasis Academy John Williams in Hengrove. This proposed location is
to bring everyone together to support health and wellbeing.” Resident and Director of Filwood Community Market, Kevin Williams, agrees: "We can harness the connected local network to get groups and volunteers on the site – so much can happen here." KWA wants to find out how local people want to use the space. So far lots of groups from Knowle and Filwood have come forward, keen to be part of the project – and there's real appetite for making this a collective success. Look out for an update in the autumn edition of The Knowledge.
currently being assessed for its suitability, to ensure it meets the needs of students and staff. CEO of Oasis Community Learning, John Murphy, said: “We are delighted to share with the local community the name of the new academy and thrilled that plans have been approved by Bristol City Council. “It marks an important step forward in the project to deliver Oasis Academy Daventry Road; a secondary school that will be passionate about the progress of every student and deliver an exceptional education for local young people across South Bristol.” To keep up to date with news about the project visit: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org /our-academies-main/academiesopening-soon/oasis-academydaventry-road
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Get ready for Bristol’s Clean Air Zone
Summer 2022
Bristol is introducing a Clean Air Zone to reduce harmful pollution. Older and more polluting vehicles will be charged to enter the zone. Check your vehicle online and find out how we can help you prepare for the zone.
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PLANNING Updated proposals for Redcatch Quarter to be announced
Anger as council approves plans for 34 homes in Kingswear Road Residents are angry the council has approved an application for 34 homes on Kingswear Road – without going through the Planning Committee. The new homes will be built on top of a hill between Knowle and Bedminster – with outstanding views over Bristol.
about the height of the buildings – with the new scheme still keeping to the old parameters of 12 storeys. If the revised plans are passed, work is expected to start in 2023 and take around three years to complete. The public meeting will take place on 24 June at Redcatch Community Centre at 7pm. Residents can comment on the plans by visiting www.redcatchquarter.com or call 0117 441 4404.
There were originally council flats on the road which were demolished in 2011 and the area is currently a site for van dwellers. The Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI), a voluntary group which manages the nearby nature reserve, objected to the plans along with 14 residents – because they will also take important green space. The group has written to Bristol City Council expressing its disgust – as on the decision day the council’s planning portal was down – and extra documents had been added. In a statement the group said: “The NSI
were very disappointed to find that the Planning Application for housing on Kingswear Road was approved without reference to the Planning Committee. This is something that can happen if the City Council considers it is appropriate… “It remains our view… that the public should be allowed the right to comment if they wish regardless of the scale of any changes. “Let’s hope this situation is not repeated for any more planning applications in Knowle West!” A spokesperson from Bristol City Council said the scheme would provide 34 much-needed affordable homes with a very high proportion at a social rent. “The site is allocated for residential development within the Local Plan and makes good use of previouslydeveloped brownfield land. As part of the development works, nearby public open space will also be improved… “Noting the merits of the scheme and following public consultation in early 2021, which included engaging with local residents, ward members, and other stakeholders, officers decided to grant permission under their delegated powers.”
Artist’s impression of the proposed Redcatch Quarter from Wells Road.
Picture: Keep Architecture Ltd
Following public consultation – updated proposals for the new Redcatch Quarter to replace Broadwalk Shopping Centre will be revealed at a public meeting on 24 June. The Redcatch Development Partnership which is heading the scheme says the revised plans “reflect the feedback received”. Once the new proposals have been announced – the local community will have the chance to comment again. The plans are expected to be submitted to Bristol City Council towards the end of July. The new £150 million mixed-use scheme was first unveiled in January – and will see the 1970s shopping centre demolished. Redcatch Quarter will include a
neighbourhood cinema – which will be the only one in South Bristol when Hengrove closes and around 800 new homes. There will also be a pedestrian high street linking Wells Road and Redcatch Park – with a café and restaurant area overlooking the park. Plans also include a local supermarket, pharmacy, postoffice and dentist. The cinema will be located within a community hub – along with a new library and café around a central courtyard. Project Manager Francis Hilton said: “Our aim is to create a thriving, vibrant new shopping and leisure destination for South Bristol…” Outline planning permission was given in 2019 for 420 flats and shops – but these were just for the rear of the centre. At the time there were fears
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PLANNING Public Realm Plans – the charity If you have views on any of these items, or want to help with Create Streets ran a workshop the work, please get in touch with for 30 people in March and are us at filwood21@aol.com. pulling together two options Basketball court on Filwood from that work - for us Broadway – at the May market we to publicise and get collected reasons from young people reactions from for keeping the court, to add to all the residents. Then the strong views expressed by adults in council's design team favour of retaining it. can make specific Then, Councillor Chris Jackson plans for changing brought some good news - there is an the way the street agreement in principle for the court looks and works. to be rebuilt on the Filwood football High Street Fund fields, at the end nearest to Filwood – the council has Broadway. AND, the council has collected views on reserved funding to pay for it! So as how to spend the they say, watch this space as the £140,000 fund for details are worked out. (See front page). revitalising the street Cinema Site – we responded to the and will publish its consultation in January and have report during May. received a less than helpful response We're expecting to from the developer, so we are see ideas for activities continuing to press for changes to and events as well the plans. A planning application is as physical changes expected in June, and demolition of such as benches, the cinema is now planned for this greenery, and summer. artworks. Filwood Broadway Working Group update By Chair Tim Jones
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Local voices Filwood Hope saved from closure – but still needs donations A much-needed advice centre on Filwood Broadway providing a lifeline for the community has been saved from closure – following an emergency appeal in the spring. But Filwood Hope – which has been serving Knowle West for 25 years – still needs ongoing funds to continue. The charity offers a range of support services, including help with form filling, benefit and debt advice and foodbank referrals. Earlier in the year, after a “financial scare”, staff launched an appeal hoping to raise £10,000 and were overwhelmed by the response.
A series of brightly coloured blocks appeared on Filwood Broadway in May – with the aim of allowing young people to access free Wi-Fi. They are the result of a ninemonth project run by Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) and youth organisation Street Space Knowle West called Making Together. Megan Ballin from KWMC explains: “… A group of six young women aged 11-16
Following a World Café in the spring to find out what young people need in Knowle West – £18,000 has been made available to fund ideas from the event. The Invest in K West World Café, held at Filwood Community Centre, was organised by a group of local young people, supported by MutualGain, Avon and Somerset Police and Bristol City Council.
worked together to design, build and paint these blocks. “The girls wanted a sheltered space where they felt safe and where they could access the free Wi-Fi from their local youth centre… The blocks will be reviewed and hopefully become a permanent part of Filwood Broadway…” Lily (16) who was involved in the project said: “…They are different and unique and they give other people a different aspect on how to create things for other people to use…” Sophie England (19) says: “It is not often you get so many young people in the same room, talking about the same important topics and being able to share their views…” MutualGain – which empowers organisations and communities to reconnect in the social space – will be funding projects to support local young people based on themes from the day. A Participatory Budget event is set to take place late August, where ideas will be presented
Megan Ballin (left) from KWMC and Lily on the new Wi-Fi bench at Filwood Broadway.
To give feedback on the installations on Filwood Broadway – the community can use the QR codes attached to the blocks. Young people at the World Café event.
Picture: MutualGain
Funding to support young people in Knowle West
Since hitting their target, the charity has partial funding until 2025 – but has now started a resilience fund to ensure they can keep going. Centre Manager Pearl Aitken says: “…We have been amazed at the generosity, financially, and the best wishes received from local people as well as those further afield.
“Our appeal has changed from emergency to resilience as we now seek to build up and change how we raise funds. We still need ongoing funds to keep us open and we want to communicate this to the community and wider Bristol…. “We know what FH means to many and has been over the years – and at this time, with finances of families being squeezed, it is needed more than ever…” The donations have allowed the charity to launch a monthly money course at Novers Social Club to advise households facing rising costs. Filwood Hope is now asking people to help it continue through “sharing some words of appreciation” to attract funding, donating or running fundraisers or joining its team of volunteers. Visit: https://www.filwoodhope.org/ appeal/ (See p 4 for opening times). Picture: KWMC.
Wi-Fi blocks on Filwood Broadway
Left to right: Centre Manager Pearl Aitken with staff members Hero Denman and Laura Nicholson.
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for the community to vote for their favourite. Applications for projects can be made online from 17 June to 15 July via: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Invest InKWest or Instagram: www.instagram .com/invest.in.k.west/
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Local voices Medals for dedicated service to Knowle West Two dedicated community members have recently been honoured with awards for the huge contribution they have made to Knowle West. Clive Harry with his British Empire Medal given by the Lord-Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol, Peaches Golding.
Picture Louise Hunt.
2000. Following the decision to close it, they then campaigned to keep the buildings and site as a community project – linked to the Community Education Service. The Park was born in September 2000 – and Clive became manager. Until his retirement in 2014, he was also involved in “every aspect of the Knowle West regeneration agenda”. He says: “My passion for KW remains as intense. As well as a personal sense that it recognised a job well done, I also felt that the efforts of the dedicated colleagues and friends who shared the journey with me, shared the accolade…” Lord Mayor's Medal Chair of Community in Partnership Knowle West (CIPKW) which runs Filwood Community Centre and voluntary Chair of Filwood Broadway Working Group (FBWG), Tim Jones, received the Lord Mayor’s Medal. He was given the award by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Smith, at the Mansion house in Clifton – for going “above and beyond” for his community. As a hands-on volunteer CEO at Filwood Community Centre, he and the team have seen it
Acting head leaves Ilminster Nursery
to talk about it! I am most proud however of working with such a dedicated staff and some amazing families with big hearts and a lot of resilience. Standing on the gate every morning and afternoon has meant I have had all kinds of conversations: tears, laughter and the occasional disagreement – all life is there! I’ve also been known for my friend Jake – a Hearing Dog for the Deaf who loved running away from children, hiding under desks and begging for treats!
I first started working in Knowle West nearly ten years ago at Knowle West Children’s Centre and Nursery… I remember how the whole school decamped to Inns Court while we were having an extension built and it felt like a home away from home. Four-and-a-half years ago I was asked to help out at Ilminster Nursery School for a few months – and I’m still here now! I’m really proud about our ‘Nursery with No Toys’ project which got us in newspapers, and I even ended up going on to Breakfast TV
flourish as a thriving community asset. Tim Jones receiving his medal from the Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Smith.
Picture Vicky Beckwith.
As Chair of FBWG, launched in 2021 to help revitalise the Broadway, he has brought many different voices to the table – and made sure residents’ views are heard. Tim supports the group to work with council officers – while securing budget and professional help to ensure ideas and plans happen. He has also helped to create and build the Knowle West Alliance, which launched in 2019 and works to connect residents and organisations. Tim says: “It’s a great honour to receive a Lord Mayor’s medal… I take this as a recognition of the tremendous amount of teamwork involving both volunteers and professionals around our area.” Full story www.knowlewest.co.uk I myself am heading for the ambulance service and will be driving ambulances around the south west, and in the best possible sense I hope I don’t see you again in my new job! Full story www.knowlewest.co.uk
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British Empire Medal Trustee of The Park Centre and youth charity Youth Moves, Clive Harry, received the British Empire Medal (BEM) for nearly 50 years' service to the area. He was awarded the BEM from the Lord Lieutenant of the City and County of Bristol, Peaches Golding, in a ceremony at The Park. Clive first came to Knowle West as a teacher at Merrywood School in 1973. A PE specialist, his roles over the years included Head of Year, Deputy Head and Acting Head. He formed a community action group to fight the school closure in
Matt Caldwell writes of his experience
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Knowle West Fest is back! After a year without it and an online event in 2020 – the community festival is back to real life on Saturday 1 October! From 12pm at Filwood Community Centre and out on the Broadway, expect live music, food, stalls and a whole host of activities – all celebrating local talent and community. If you are a local Knowle West resident, community group, musician, band or live act interested in performing, having Hearts & Stars returns By Charlie Watts An awards ceremony recognising Knowle West’s unsung volunteers is taking place for the first time in four years. The Hearts & Stars event returns to Filwood Community Centre on Friday, July 22 - from 7pm to late. The glitzy evening will see inspirational locals acknowledged in the following categories: • Young Person • Outstanding Contribution
Knowle West’s longest serving volunteer turns 90
a stall or running an activity at the event then contact Claudia Collins at: claudia@kwmc.org.uk or WhatsApp her on: 0774 676 6615. • People’s Choice • Newcomer • Lifetime Achievement • Best Group • Older Person • Good Neighbour Filwood Community Centre manager and awards organiser June McNeill has heralded the return of Hearts & Stars. “I’m really pleased that it’s coming back because it’s been a long time coming,” she said. “It’s about appreciating the hard work of volunteers and giving thanks for what they do.” Local people can put forward names for who they think should
receive an award by visiting June in the community centre's office between 9-4pm, Monday-Friday. Or you can call 0117 914 9216 or email june.mcneill@filwoodcentre.org.uk
Knowle West Health Association – and a walk leader at Knowle West Health Park where he has been a trustee for around 17 years. He has also recently become part of the Alliance working group. Ken’s other numerous past commitments include being on The Knowledge Newsletter steering group from the start in the early 2000s. He has received a number of accolades for his volunteering – from local Hearts and Stars to a Celebrating Age award for the walking group - and was presented with the Lord Mayor’s Medal in 2012.
Ken says: “You’re as young as you think you are. It’s mixing with people and also helping people. I don’t stop and think about it but everybody needs some sort of help. It’s being there for people…”
Winners of Best Group in 2018: Left to right Bobby Jones and Neil McDonnell from Knowle West Boxing Club.
Picture Charlie Watts
Knowle West’s longest-serving volunteer has just celebrated his 90th birthday – and shows no signs of slowing down. Resident Ken Jones first began volunteering in 1950 at his local church at Inns Court when just 18 – and has been giving his time to the community ever since. He is currently a trustee for Community in Partnership Knowle West (CIPKW) which runs Filwood Community Centre – and older than the building itself. He is also on the board of
Perfect Soul brother and sister duo Sam and Chelsea Watts performed online in 2020.
Claudia says: "So excited to be part of a real-life Knowle West festival, Glasto is back and so is Knowle West Fest! "So many talented people live here and the festival is a great chance to showcase that!" If you would like to find out more about the festival you can come down to a communi-TEA drop-in on Tuesday 5 July at the Salvation Army on Padstow Road, from 10-12pm or call Knowle West Media Centre on 0117 903 0444 or email enquiries@ kwmc.org.uk Make sure you save the date and we will see you there!
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Local voices Update on Belfast Walk Community Garden By Site Manager Simon Foster Down at the community garden things are really taking shape – we’ve now got a pond, herb and strawberry patches and have built raised flower beds. We’ve also put wood bark paths down which are accessible for prams and wheelchairs. The local PCSOs have helped to prepare plots – and the Mini Police who attend regularly have two flower beds and a seed table. Ben Griffiths who runs Ben’s Fruit and Veg, also has his own plot here (see below). Anyone can have a plot for free but 10 per cent of their grow must be donated back to the garden to help pay for maintenance. We’ve started a coffee morning to get people involved in the project on Fridays from 9.30-11.30am - just turn up, have a chat, cuppa and biscuits. Women’s Gardening for Wellbeing A new project for women has started in Knowle West combining gardening with crafts and cooking – to improve health and wellbeing through connection to nature. Women’s Gardening for Wellbeing takes place in the garden at Inns Court Community and Family Centre every other Tuesday during term time. Ben’s Fruit and Veg Local grower Ben Griffiths who runs his own fruit and veg stall at the monthly Filwood Community Market has recently started a weekly pop-up on the Broadway. Ben’s Fruit and Veg can be found
www.knowlewest.co.uk I’ve done my Talk Club training and I’m also hoping to set up a Men’s Mental Health Group to meet there for gardening and to talk. We’re planning to hold an Open Day on 30 July from 10am-5pm and hoping to get the cul-de-sac closed for the day to allow children to play safely. If people want a stall, they can get in touch. Artist Claudia Collins will be working on a mural on the back wall – and will be getting young people to design it at the Open Day. In the autumn, we’re hoping to make apple juice, pies and tarts from the fruit and work with As well as growing flowers, vegetables and herbs – participants have the chance to be creative, cook and share food together – with the added benefits of being outside. The pilot is being run by occupational therapists Sara Evans, Simone Davis, Lydia Gianetti and Polly Hallett who have formed a community interest company, OT Outdoors. They say: “We wanted to offer therapeutic, practical, fun and creative experiences outdoors for people to connect with themselves, each other and outside re:store on Tuesdays from 1.30-3.30pm – selling a range of produce from tomatoes and cucumbers to root veg and free range eggs. You can pre-order items by email: benjamingriffiths055@gmail. com or calling 0774 365 3810.
Best wishes to Don The Knowledge wants to send all good wishes to inspirational community gardener Don Jones and wish him a speedy recovery after his operation.
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Redcatch Community Garden to make a product together. We’re also looking for volunteers for general garden maintenance – we’re open Mondays (10am5pm), Saturdays (10am-6pm) and Thursday mornings (9.30am-midday). For more information email Simonf.kwcrg@outlook.com Facebook: Filwood Residents Association nature as a way to try to support people’s health and wellbeing…” Sessions are inclusive for all self-identifying women and non-binary people. The next ones at Inns Court Community Garden in Marshall Walk are: 28 June and 12 and 26 July from 10.30am-1.30pm. No experience necessary and all equipment provided. For more information email 4otoutdoors@gmail.com or call 0792 735 8548
Ben Griffiths outside re:store on Filwood Broadway. Picture: Charlie Watts.
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Local voices Tribute to Pat Filer Pat Filer has been fondly remembered for her long-time contribution to the area – including running the Eagle House Wednesday Club for nearly 30 years.
Pat at Eagle House Wednesday Club last year.
Pat, who died in May at the age of 75, lived in Knowle West all her life. She married her husband Dennis at 19 and had three daughters. She was interviewed for the Celebrating Women of Knowle West project run by Knowle West Media Centre in 2017 – saying she had been inspired to launch the club by her late mother Chris Stone, who helped start the 500 Club, one of the first social groups on the estate. The Wednesday Club was formed at Eagle House in 1992 “to create a place where people could come and talk
An award-winning Brazilian JiuJitsu club has moved to its own premises on Filwood Broadway – with a new name and extra classes. Gracie Barra Knowle used to train at Filwood Community Centre – but with growing membership, having their own space means the club can now run sessions seven days a week. The move to an empty shop just yards away has also meant, due to franchise rules, they have changed their name to Aftermath Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Head instructor Nick Jordan,
who took over the successful group from Jamie Horsman in September 2020, has brought a wealth of expertise and gold medal-winning students to the new venture. Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees came to train with members in support of the club opening. Nick says: "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is great for building confidence, it's great for self-defence which helps to combat bullying… and a fantastic way to keep fit. "The hardest thing is to walk through the door, but once inside you are amongst friends." Local resident Naomi Trickey can testify to the difference it has made for her son who is now a grey/black belt after four years.
I liked her sense of humour and she was also very fun-loving.” Vice Chair Anita Pearce said: “She loved Eagle House and the people and was always the first to offer support if it was needed… She will be greatly missed…” In 2006 Pat was given a Hearts and Stars Lifetime Achievement Award,
and in 2020, a star displayed in Filwood Community Centre’s courtyard – recognising residents who went “above and beyond” to help out in the community during the coronavirus. Image: Aftermath BJJ
New home for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
and where we could contribute towards our community.” Pat always ran a variety of activities from weekly bingo and talks to entertainment and Bring and Buy tables – with unsold items taken to charity. Members also went on trips as well as having Christmas meals and yearly Women’s Day celebrations. Lifetime friend Brenda James (74) said: “She contributed a lot. I’ve been coming for 15 years and the club gets you out of the house, meeting people and having a chat.” Chair of Eagle House Community Association, Margaret Rawlins says: “Pat was a good supporter of Eagle House since it started – she was a committee member and ran the Wednesday Club. She helped fundraise to keep the centre going. “She was also involved in the wider community and on many committees including Community in Partnership for 15 years and the Neighbourhood Partnership.
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She says: “As well as attending four classes a week, he also helps coach the little kids twice a week. "We are lucky to have Aftermath BJJ so close by for giving our kids a safe place to train.“ The club is based at 37 Filwood Broadway. For more information email graciebarraknowle1@gmail. com or call Nick on 0796 749 6772.
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Knowle West Food Action Group
A group of residents and local food organisations who have been meeting regularly to discuss all things food. To find out more email lucy.holburn@kwalliance.co.uk Oasis Connaught Food Club By Food Club Volunteer Kim Adamson The Food Club run by Family Action at Oasis Connaught is still running on Fridays from 1-3pm. It’s open to new members – £1 a year membership, £3.50 a week for approximately £15 worth of food. There’s no criteria, no judgement and it’s open to everyone in the area.
It’s not a food bank so no records are shared with other agencies and you can self-refer. The Food Club is another way to top up your shopping affordably and to reduce food waste – the Club is supplied by the charity FareShare. If you’d like to try it out, just turn up on a Friday and we can get you started.
There is also a Food Club at the Inns Court Centre on Thursdays from 1-3pm. For more information contact leanne.purton@ family-action.org.uk
IHope Food Bank at Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy By Headteacher Felicity Hawkins Our food bank is available during school hours. It mainly has tinned and packet goods with UHT milk etc. We also stock essentials such as toilet rolls and toiletries. Anyone from the local community can press the buzzer and ask for support from the food bank. On Fridays we also have a small amount of fresh produce in the afternoon, which we offer to families when they collect their children at the end of the day. Recipe Provided by Oasis Connaught Food Club Volunteer Kim Adamson
Spaghetti Bolognese This recipe has ‘hidden’ veg and is bulked out with lentils to make it go further! Serves 8 (adults) • 500g of mince (or veggie mince) • 2 onions, diced
1.Brown the mince in a little oil (drain off any excess fat if needed). 2. Add the onions and garlic
Cookery classes in Knowle West
Call Pat on 0747 047 2742.
• Square Food Foundation: Offers a range of community cooking classes. Visit www.squarefoodfoundation.co.uk
• Redcatch Community Garden: Children’s holiday cooking classes (6-12s) and some adult workshops. Visit their Facebook page or www.redcatchcommunity garden.com
• Rising High: Men’s baking group at Filwood Community Centre on Thursday mornings from 8.30am.
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• 2 cloves of chopped garlic • Chilli flakes/powder and/or dried herbs eg. oregano, basil, mixed herbs (optional) • 2 – 3 carrots, grated • Small box of mushrooms, diced • 2 tins of chopped tomatoes • Half a tube of tomato puree • 1 carton of passata • 1 tin of green lentils (or cooked dried lentils) • Stock cube
(plus chilli/herbs) and fry for a few minutes. 3. Add the other veg and cook for a few minutes more. 4. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and passata and cook down for another few minutes. 5. Drain and add the lentils and a stock cube – this can be made into a stock using boiling water if the sauce is too thick. Season to taste. 6. Leave the sauce to simmer on a low heat whilst you cook the spaghetti (or pasta of your choice). Enjoy. • Live Well Eat Well: Free courses and workshops from June to July around the area. Learn about healthy choices for making meals for you and your family. Contact Lucy on 0778 835 3446 or email lucy.fieldhouse @bristol.gov.uk
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Happy 60th Novers Park Community and Social Club By Club Secretary Ian Vowles Novers Park Community Association Club was dreamed up by the local people of the area so they had a community centre for everyone to go and meet up. The land was rented on a 25-year lease and residents of Novers Park Road all paid in and helped build the club where it stands today. The doors opened for the first time to the community in 1962 and have stayed open through thick and thin. This is an achievement that should not go unmarked because it is the long-running
legacy of all those that helped to make this club a reality and unfortunately a lot of them have now passed or moved away. In 1974, the Social Club was added to the centre to make it The Novers Park Community and Social Club – and ever since then it has held weddings, engagements, birthday parties, wakes and many other events. It has survived and remained open through all the law changes over the years – the biggest one being the Non-Smoking ban which did close a lot of places. The club did have its doors shut when COVID hit in 2020 – for some in this business it closed their doors for good. But it gave us the chance to have a break, step back and re-think what we would like to do going forward. During the lockdowns the club was given a facelift to bring it
back to its former glory. This was all done by members in their own time and we will be forever grateful to all those that helped. Since the re-opening on 17 May 2021, memberships have gone up by hundreds, use of the club has increased – and it has gone back to its roots and main purpose of being a family club where children are welcomed. Come and experience it for yourself – become a member and support the club. Visit our Facebook page: groups/novers for info. Full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk
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A local social enterprise which runs an artisan bakery working with young adults with learning disabilities is looking for volunteers to help. Based at The Park in Daventry Road, Step and Stone makes award-winning lavosh flatbread – and is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am-3pm. It needs friendly volunteers who would like to make a difference in supporting young people, with training and travel expenses given. For more information email sue@stepandstone.co or visit www.stepandstone.co Urban Escape looking for gardening help Youth Moves needs volunteer gardeners for its Urban Escape site based at Springfield Allotments – where the charity runs a project for young people. The group is on site Thursdays from 11am-2pm and no previous gardening experience is necessary. Email lisa.tozer@youthmoves.org.uk or call her on 07513 722 844 for more information.
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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
Filwood Art Club From 10am to midday on July 4, a clay-making workshop will be taking place in our cafe space where we’ll be making our own face-shaped plant pots. In October, Art Club members will also get the chance to exhibit their work for local festival Knowle West Fest (see page 11). To join the club, email claudia@filwoodcentre.org.uk Knowle West Tales We have been working with an organisation called Stand + Stare to turn local people’s stories into books. We have also created a shelf with copies of the books which will be making an appearance at future events and Filwood Library. The books were made using an app called Mayfly Photobooks, which you can download on your phone to make your own. For more about Knowle West Tales, email suzie@filwoodcentre.org.uk
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Local sport activities Want to learn how to do karate? Then you should join The Karate Club. They train on Sundays from 4-5pm. Call Val on 0749 592 9659. Boxing group Knowle ABC are also based at our centre. Their training days are Monday (7-8.30pm) and Thursday (7-8pm). Call Bobby on 0777 577 3686. We’re also looking for new groups to use our sports hall, which has good availability on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. For booking enquiries, email info@filwood centre.org.uk
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What’s on at Knowle West Media Centre? To sign-up to all of these events and opportunities, and to find out more email communications@kwmc.org.uk or call 0117 903 0444. New job roles at Jump Studios Rolling deadline Interested in supporting the delivery of weekly after-school sessions for young people aged 10-17 at KWMC? Jump Studios are looking for facilitators to support young people develop their creative talent! Open evening Thurs 30 June, 6-8pm An open evening of ideas, chatting and creativity. Come and have a tour of the building, find out what’s happening and how you can get involved. Tea & coffee morning Wed 13 July, 9.30-11.30am Join us for a cuppa, have a tour of the building and find out what’s on at KWMC. Drop-in, no sign-up required. OPAL FRUITS (Show – pay what you decide) Sat 23 July, 6.30-7.30pm An exciting chance to experience this touring theatre show about class, nostalgia and five generations of women from one council estate in South London. The show will be followed by ‘ALLOW IT: Class in Conversation’, a post-show ‘talk’ without the nonsense (and chips!). Family Open Day Thurs 28 July, 11am-3pm Drop in and explore KWMC. A family-friendly day to get hands-on with tech… including sticker making, VR and robots! Project Night Tues 25 Aug, 6-8pm A friendly informal meet-up offering a supportive network for creatives and artists working in and with communities. TwinERGY We’re working on a European research project – helping 12 local households improve their home energy usage. We’ll be following the project through a blog on www.knowlewest.co.uk/twinergy-blog/
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