Knowledge 77 by Knowle West

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For the residents of Filwood, and parts of

Knowle & Windmill Hill

ISSUE 77 AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2017

Hearts and Stars award ceremony p7 Cuts to lollipop patrols and libraries p3 Boxing club under threat p4 Transportable home unveiled in Filwood p5

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THANKS TO: the Newsletter Steering Group and Knowle West Media Centre (Sue Mackinnon - Editor and Community Journalism Tutor, Bart Blazejewski - Designer). All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Steering Group or KWMC.

A word from us Welcome to issue 77 of The Knowledge - which is again packed with local news and ways of getting involved in your community. There’s still time to have your say by 5 September on the council consultation and cuts to local services – including lollipop patrols and local libraries which are under threat (p 3). With Bristol this year’s European Capital of Sport - I’ve been struck by how important sport is to Knowle West. We’ve stories on a new boxing equipment shop opening on Filwood Broadway and the local Brazilian JiuJitsu group (p 9) both started by residents wanting to give something back to the area. There’s also a piece on The Park Knowle Boxing Club (p 4) which runs anti-bullying sessions and is looking to find a new home in Knowle West. This edition also features the rightly deserved winners of Hearts and Stars awards (p7) and our first schools' page, celebrating what’s going on both in and outside the classroom (p8). We’re very grateful to local organisations and residents for their support to keep The Knowledge going. If you’d like to see the magazine continue you can now donate online: www. kwmc.charitycheckout.co.uk/ theknowledge

Sue Mackinnon Editor If you have stories and pictures you’d like included in the next edition or would like to write for The Knowledge: Call: 0117 903 0444 Email: sue@kwmc.org.uk Write to us at: KWMC, Leinster Avenue, Bristol BS4 1NL

Arson attack on play area An arson attack on a picnic area on the Northern Slopes which has damaged raised seating platforms could now mean the features are removed permanently. Firefighters were called to the site on Kingswear Road on Saturday 8 July at around 7.37pm - after reports of a fire raging with thick black smoke. The crew found the rubber matting on the seating blocks was on fire - and took around ten minutes to extinguish the blaze. A spokesman for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said the incident looked like “deliberate ignition”. The Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI) which maintains the area has asked Bristol City Council to take the vandalised features away and replace them with “something more natural”. The raised seating areas were installed by the council at the end of last year, after consultation with local people. A Bristol City Council spokesperson said: “…It has been set alight twice and the last attempt caused considerable damage so we are currently considering removing it altogether, a move we understand the NSI supports. We need to consider our limited financial resources and also safety concerns.” Full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk

Health Association continues “core services” Knowle West Health Association (KWHA) has just received ££30,000 in funding from the Tudor Trust for the next two years. The Health Association had to reduce hours after losing significant funding at the end of June. Since 1 August its opening hours have been from Monday to Thursday. In a statement KWHA said it was excited about the “future development of the organisation”. It will continue to provide the community with most of its “core services”, including classes at the community kitchen and Springfield Allotments.

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Take over Fridays People interested in working in the food industry now have the chance to take over Filwood Community Centre café on Fridays.

Development Manager for Community in Partnership Knowle West (CIPKW) which runs the building, Jo Southard, says: “People need to give us their idea for the food they want to do, man the budget and give us a percentage of their takings for the rent. “The minimum requirement is a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate which we can help them get.” Anyone interested should email café@cipkw.org.uk

Loans to help with home repairs A new scheme from Bristol City Council is offering loans for local residents to help with the cost of essential home repairs. It is being supported by two local organisations, WE Care & Repair, which will organise contractors’ quotes and oversee the work and Wessex Resolutions which can arrange affordable repayment plans to suit people’s circumstances. To find out more contact WE Care & Repair on 0300 323 0700 or Wessex Resolutions on 0182 346 1099.

Police officer award for bravery A police officer was awarded for his bravery for singlehandedly tackling a group of six to eight men to catch a suspected drug dealer in Knowle West. PC Philip Dalwood was commended at a ceremony at The Mansion House in Clifton on 19 June for his “conspicuous bravery and tenacious dedication” in restraining a suspected drug dealer, despite being heavily . outnubered. The incident happened in October 2014 when PC Dalwood was on patrol in Melvin Square and spotted the suspected drug dealer, in a group who were “causing trouble and anti-social behaviour’. The award read: “At considerable risk to himself, PC Dalwood demonstrated tenacity and fortitude, ensuring a significant organised crime group was deprived of its assets, an individual member of the gang was taken off the streets and a large quantity of controlled drugs were removed form circulation.”

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nowle West residents are angry at proposed council cuts which could see them losing lollipop patrols outside schools and the shutting of local libraries. The plans - subject to public consultation until 5 September - are part of a raft of measures by Bristol City Council to save over £4.7m over the next three years. These include closing street toilets, reducing the number of city libraries to ten and removing around half of the city’s school crossing patrols – unless community, school or other options emerge. It will also be making changes to its Community Links centres for adults with learning disabilities and dementia to save £1.2m. The council is also looking to make savings of £1.8m against its Supporting People budget – a free prevention service giving advice to people with mental health issues. Neighbourhood Partnerships have already ceased and will be replaced with a local grants system. Mayor Marvin Rees (second left) with Cabinet members and Chair Pat Hart of BCfm at The Park.

Public meetings have been held across the city with Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees and Cabinet members. At The Park on 24 July, Mr Rees told the audience: “…If we don’t find a way of delivering services we will be effectively taken over. If we don’t balance our budget the Government can send in their own team to balance our budget for us…” On 12 September Mr Rees will be joining a national day of lobbying at Westminster to hand over a paper putting an alternative plan for the future of local government. Visit www.knowlewest.co.uk

School Crossing Patrols Three of the local schools under threat from the cuts are Christ the King Primary School, Oasis Academy Connaught and Knowle Park Primary.

Cuts to lollipop patrols and libraries anger residents Greenfield E-Act Academy and Parson Street Primary School could see the number of school crossing patrols reduced to two. Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy will retain its school crossing patrol.

Children’s lives “at risk” At Christ the King, parents have been urged to fill in the online consultation and make their views known. Mum of three Kaylea Selby whose children attend the school said parents were angry at the threat of losing their lollipop lady, Carina Harvey, who has been there for 13 years.

Carina Harvey outside Christ the King Primary School. She said: “…It’s going to be very dangerous. This school is manic with all the cars - and with the bend in the road as well, traffic doesn’t see the kids…” Head teacher Matthew Condon said the school would be writing to the council and staff would also text parents over the summer holidays to remind them about the consultation deadline in September. He said: “…This might not be a main road but a lot of our children come in by themselves. There are times when cars, motorbikes and cyclists go down this road incredibly quickly… “…It gives greater safety to these children and without Carina children’s lives are at risk…” Carina, a local resident has also offered to have a pay cut of an hour in order to “make sure the children are safe”. At Oasis Academy Connaught Margaret Laird (61) has been working for the school for seven years. Stephen Isles (67) who has two grandchildren at the school said: “A child will be knocked down at this rate. It’s a death trap as you get cars speeding through.” A Bristol City Council spokesperson said no final decisions would be made until later this year.

“…We are working closely with the community and the schools affected to reduce the impact of these savings as much as possible and find alternatives we can explore…”

Threatened library - another facility gone from Filwood? Fear of losing their local library is also alarming many residents who feel it could be just another facility disappearing from their neighbourhood. The council has presented three options for the library closures based on three priorities – deprivation and community need, the state of the building and how well it is used. Marksbury Road and Wick Libraries are due to be axed and Filwood and Knowle Libraries score in only one priority. As well as running activities for families after school and in the holidays, Filwood Library is also used by local schools and has free computers for public use. Joan Roberts (67) from Knowle West has been coming to the library for 40 years and is a member of the weekly knitting group. She says: “If the library went I’d be gutted. The group is somewhere for people to come , meet up with other people… You also have the computers – they would have to go to Broadwalk to do job searches. Also where would the schools go?” Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Communities, Councillor Asher Craig, said feedback from the consultation would help inform the final decision. She said: “…we are open to suggestions such as integrating and possibly co-locating libraries with other services or community facilities…” See p 15 A day in the life of Filwood Library.

The consultation runs until 5 September. Visit: bristol.gov.uk/yourneighbourhood or bristol.gov.uk/supportingpeople Other formats available by emailing: consultation@bristol.gov.uk or calling 0117 922 2848. Paper copies available at local libraries.

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popular boxing club running in Knowle West for six years has failed to raise £300,000 to buy the land where it is based – and will now have move elsewhere. The Park Knowle Boxing Club in Tavistock Road offers classes for adults and children from eight upwards and is situated on land owned by The Park, on the edge of the community centre’s grounds. The Park now needs to sell the land in order to keep going. The club is run by resident and former boxer Chris (Skemer) Winters - who has been appealing on Facebook for donations to help buy the land. In an area with a strong boxing heritage, he gets around 94 people a week through the doors - and is determined to keep the club going “in the heart of the community.” He says: “It’s all about keeping the kids off the streets so they have somewhere to go. It gives them confidence, self-belief and that there’s a future in life. I don’t want to go out of Knowle West, it’s not fair on the kids.”

Filwood Quietway planning applications submitted Planning applications for the proposed cycling and walking route through the Northern Slopes and Victoria Park are now online. The Filwood Quietway will run from Hengrove to the city centre and the aim is to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. But residents and local volunteer group the Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI) are worried the work on the route from Kenmare Road to Wedmore Vale, could be “detrimental to wildlife”. The plans include widening part of the existing 2 m path to 3m as well as creating 315 m of a new path of the same width. The application also includes intelligent LED lighting to operate until 7pm at standard brightness, with possible switch off during night time, as well as two new K frame barriers installed at two entrance points. Chair of the NSI Bob Franks said they were concerned about the lighting which could affect the bat population as well as disruption during construction. Members also wanted CCTV installed – for safety of walkers and cyclists. He said: “The offer is to dim or switch off the lights at certain times. Why not just exclude them altogether? Gets out of all the problems and saves taxpayers’ money…” The NSI had suggested an alternative route which would “cause less disturbance”

Boxing Club should “stay in heart of community” Skemer is also running an antibullying campaign on Sundays for young people who can come for free to learn to box or just “sit and talk”. On the deadline of 1 August he had not managed to raise the money. He told The Knowledge: “A friend has offered to buy it for £200,000 but it’s not enough…I’m in limbo now until I find a place…” In a statement The Park said: “… We have had some initial conversations with the club recently because as a charity, The Park has to be able to afford its running costs so that we can continue as a community centre. We don’t get any government money and we have to raise the money we need to survive, by ourselves. “The boxing club is currently situated on a piece of land that has a commercial value. We need to sell it so that we can secure the future of The Park. “We would be delighted if the boxing club management could raise the money to buy the land

themselves but if not, we will ensure that we support them in finding alternative premises, whether on our site or elsewhere.”

and be less steep, crossing from Cavan Walk, but this was rejected. Plans for the Victoria Park section were changed in January after protests from residents and action groups. The route will mainly follow existing paths and not exceed 3m and LED lighting is planned for the north section path only.

Bristol City Council later this year. There is a strong focus on creating a welcoming space that belongs to the community. Construction work is scheduled to start in 2019 and it's hoped the campus will open for the start of the 2021/22 academic year. A drop-in event to view plans will be held 12 September at Engine Shed from 3pm to 7pm. Visit www.bristol. ac.uk/TempleQuarter. To give feedback, email temple-quarter@ bristol.ac.uk or call 0117 977 2002.

Visit www.planningonline.bristol.gov. uk/online-applications Reference numbers: For Northern Slopes: 17/03959/FB For Victoria Park: 17/03958/FB

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Skemer Winters at the boxing club in Tavistock Road.

Metrobus services operating in autumn

The first Metrobus services are expected to start operating this autumn – with the Hartcliffe Way section due to be finished by October. The University of Bristol has been When the new service is in operation, asking for views on its vision for a passengers will be able to buy tickets new £300 million campus next to at all 92 MetroBus stops, online using Bristol Temple Meads – including either the Travelwest smartcard or the a 25 storey student block. MetroBus operator’s mobile phone app Known as the Temple Quarter or from selected local shops. Enterprise Campus, the development MetroBus says the off-bus ticketing will cover a seven-acre site which along with the segregated bus lanes and includes the derelict former Royal priority at junctions, is one of the ways Mail sorting office and part of Arena the service will ensure journeys are both Island – where the tower will be. At “rapid and reliable”. between 75m and 100m tall it could First Bristol has been chosen to be one of the tallest towers in Bristol. A public consultation took place over operate the route from Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol city centre the summer – a second round will be as soon as construction is completed. held in September before an outline www.travelwest.info/metrobus planning application is submitted to ‫@‏‬NeilMaggs2‬‬ Knowle West speaking for itself...taking on the bullies through boxing

Is it a house? No it’s a TAM…

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ver the last couple of months a large wooden structure has been taking shape behind Filwood Community Centre… Known as the TAM (Transportable Accommodation Module), the eco-friendly home is big enough to house a couple – and local people could stay in it. The moveable building is fully plumbed and wired - with walls of straw bales, triple-glazed windows and a large wooden deck. It’s been built as part of the We Can Make programme led by Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) - exploring how communities can play a greater role in creating new homes. With the average UK house costing 7.6 times the average annual income (Office of National Statistics 2017) - We Can Make has developed five affordable designs for homes, including the TAM. These are to suit the many ‘microsites’ in Knowle West - in large gardens, spaces between houses and on the corners of

streets - which would allow building work to be carried out by local contractors at cost. Head of Arts at KWMC, Melissa Mean, said: “From our research and conversations with families in Knowle West we’ve seen the current, competitive, housing system doesn’t work for many people - they are struggling to find the kind of home they need at a price they can afford. However, there’s a keen interest in trying something new…” The TAM has been created by Bristol-based architects White Design and local people have helped build it. Residents have also worked with artist Charlotte Biszewski to create furnishings, using dyes from Springfield Allotment. The kitchen has been designed and made by local people, using digital fabrication tools at KWMC The Factory at Filwood Green Business Park.

Plans for a ‘Filwood Boulevard’

The group’s Facebook page features artist impressions of what it could look like, including movies projected on the side of the old cinema and Plans are underway to breathe new life planters in the centre of the into Filwood Broadway - by creating Broadway where people can a boulevard with planters and seating “stop and reflect and take time where local people can meet. out of their busy lives.” Don hopes once completed Artist’s impression of Filwood Filwood Boulevard will be a Boulevard by Eli Hatletskog. “welcoming and beautiful environment” where local people can meet “to enjoy the beauty, relax and touch base with nature.” In June young people from Streetspace helped tidy the area and painted the bollards along Filwood Broadway to add some colour to the street. To get involved through helping build the planters or gardening visit www.facebook.com/filwoodboulevard See film at: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ The Filwood Boulevard Project is the filwoodboulevard vision of Knowle West resident Don Jones, who has set up a group to Café arrives at make the plans a reality. The project Redcatch Community needs to raise £6,000 after a Crowdfunding bid in June was unsuccessful. Garden Don says: “I came up with the idea when I was walking down Filwood The latest edition to Redcatch Broadway and thinking that no-one will Community Garden is the muchwant to open up a business here as anticipated café due to open mid it’s too sad… August – serving food using produce “ I thought if we can get people to grown on site. take ownership of their space and put The garden - created on the former some planters down… Why shouldn’t croquet green in Redcatch Park Filwood have a boulevard?” - is the brainchild of Knowle West ‫@‏‬CommDevBristol Don, you are awesome! Check out what he is doing in Filwood. Excellent short film. http://bit.ly/2h903vt #ComDevBris

The TAM opens its doors on Thursday 7 September with a housewarming party and BBQ. For a free ticket visit: wecan makehousewarming.eventbrite.co.uk There will also be tours of the house at Knowle West Fest on Saturday 9 September. In September and October residents can try out living in this communitymade house. To find out more contact Martha King at KWMC on 0117 903 0444.

The TAM under construction

gardener Steve Griffiths, producing fruit, vegetables and plants for local people to enjoy. There’s now a well-stocked polytunnel and veg plot as well as newly-planted fruit trees and mushroom logs. The project, run by nine volunteers hit its Crowdfunding target in just four days this June raising nearly £9,000. Redcatch Community Centre has also given £1,000 to the team. Steve says: “The money will pay for all the equipment for the café, a new polytunnel, as well as compost and timber. We are looking to do adult education classes and want to have a shop to sell the produce.” The café, which will be named Roots, is an old catering trailer which is currently being refurbished. It will be run by two of the volunteers Katie Swain and Jacky Sawdon. Jacky says: “It’s really exciting because whatever is produced from the garden will be farm to fork. It will be seasonal with snacks such as mushrooms on toast, our own herbal teas, home-made fruit pops and cakes. “We want to get feedback from people and then responds to local needs. We’ll have a suggestion board and develop our menu that way.” The pair plan a grand opening event late September for the harvest. Visit Redcatch Community Garden Facebook for details. To volunteer for the project contact Steve on 0782 613 7106 or pop into The Pavilion at Redcatch Park weekday mornings.

Inns Court residents help tackle community issues

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Children’s Centre works to stop fly tipping and littering Staff from Knowle West Children’s Centre have been working hard to solve the problem of fly tipping and littering around Inns Court Centre. They have asked parents to report fly tipping in the area to Bristol City Council - which started after Willmott and Dixon moved off the site opposite the Centre in May.

nns Court residents are being encouraged to help tackle issues they feel strongly about in their area - through a series of Neighbourhood Meetings. The Avon and Somerset Police Filwood Neighbourhood team is looking to work with residents and organisations to help solve some of the problems – from anti social behaviour to dog fouling. The first meetings took place at Holy Cross Church in Marshall Walk in June and July and were set up by PC Ben Blackmore, and Chair of Knowle West Health Association (KWHA) Carol Casey. PC Blackmore said: “…It’s for them to bring concerns to these

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Deputy Head Matt Caldwell has also written to the council to complain and said if more people reported it, it would be taken “more seriously.” Matt and Head teacher Sarah Salmon also arranged two community litter picks this summer around the outside of Inns Court Centre to help spruce up the area. Residents can report fly tipping to the council at https://www2.bristol.gov.uk/ forms/fly-tipping#step1

Police Report: Nominated Neighbour Scheme to prevent scams Fraudsters use a wide range of methods to extract money from potential victims -whether it’s online, by phone, mail or if they knock on the door. Older people are especially at risk - and Avon and Somerset Police have a new initiative to help protect you from being a victim of doorstep crime or fraud. The Nominated Neighbour scheme allows you to identify a trusted neighbour or friend, someone you can direct any unknown callers to, so they can check and verify their credentials and identification. You do this by holding a card up to your window or door with your neighbour’s details and once approved - your neighbour will accompany the caller to your house and stay until they have

A unique maze project for the Malago Greenway has come to fruition – thanks to overwhelming support from the community. The Berry Maze will be created in Brixham open space, an overgrown patch of land between Parson Street and Marksbury Road. It will provide 16 types of berry for local people to pick. Now the Malago Greenway team which runs the project is looking for volunteers to help build the maze from the beginning of September. The project hit its Crowdfunding campaign in April of nearly £4,000, after a pledge from Growing A Greener Britain – and has also raised £1,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme. Project Initiator Raluca McKett says: “…The most amazing bit about finalised their business. D.S Marc Milliner said: “…It’s vital we get the message across to older people that if approached on the doorstep, by mail, online or over the phone then it’s ok to say no. Never feel pressured, allow yourself time to think. If they really are who they say they are then they will be happy to wait to be checked out. “It is important people know that the police or banks or even fraud investigators will never ask you to transfer your money, buy high value goods or hand over cards or money. Please never give out your personal

meetings and between us we’ll tackle the issue. “It’s not just crime-based, it can be anything from littering to parking - a whole range of issues causing residents distress or general annoyance. The main aim is we are going to work together… finding out how we can solve it together.” He said if people did not want to voice their concerns publically, they could write them down on paper and put them in a box at the back of the church. The next meetings will be held at Holy Cross Church, Inns Court on 11 Sept, 9 Oct and 13 Nov from 12 - 1pm. Evening meetings will be held on 18 Sept, 16 Oct and 20 Nov from 6 - 7pm. this project is the way the community has closed ranks around it..." Parson Street Primary School held a competition to find the design for the maze. It was won by Harry Ward (9) and will feature around 200 plants, five planters and two benches as well as a huge drawing on a central cement slab, which will be created by artist Ollie Gage. Pupils from Victoria Park school will be helping to mark the maze at a family event on Bristol Open Doors Day on 9 September. The Retired Gentlemen's Woodworking Group at The Park has offered to build the wooden planters. Friends of Parson Street Railway Station have donated a mosaic and local bakery Cake by Shaz will be making a maze cake for the grand opening next June. To volunteer, email yourberrymaze @gmail.com. For full list of volunteering events, visit: www.neighbourly.com/ TheBerryMazeProject/events or Facebook @TheBerryMaze2017 www.knowlewest.co.uk banking details, these will never be asked for by the police or banks.” For an information pack on the Nominated Neighbour Scheme call 101 and ask for your local neighbourhood policing team or download it from www.avonand somerset.police.uk/your-area

For advice on scams you can also call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06

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he popular Hearts and Stars volunteer award ceremony returned in style this summer – with an evening of glitz and glamour at Filwood Community Centre. All that was missing was the red carpet at the event hosted by Community in Partnership Knowle West (CIPKW) to celebrate Volunteers’ Week in June - honouring the huge contribution of unsung heroes within Knowle West. With 11 categories of awards ranging from Best Newcomer to Volunteer Co-ordinator – there were over 80 nominations from the local neighbourhood. CIPKW Development Manager Jo Southard who introduced the evening said across the UK there were 21 million people volunteering every week. She said: “…A lot of clubs would not be able to run because they couldn’t afford to pay staff - and to be nominated by your peers is an accolade. Please feel very proud of yourself that you have been nominated for that award …” Compered by Adrian Williams with awards presented by CIPKW Chair Denise Britt - the ceremony included drinks on arrival, a two-course dinner prepared by Filwood Cafe as well as entertainment provided by 18-year-old singer Daniel Quick. Knowle West Art Promotion run by Gloria Tucker scooped the Group award out of ten nominations.

Nominated groups at the ceremony. Gloria (75) who has been running the tap and drama group at Filwood Community Centre for 12 years said she was “absolutely over the moon.” She said: “It’s a great achievement but for me it’s all about the children… It’s getting the talent out of the children, that’s what it’s about - and there’s a lot of talent in Knowle West.”

Hearts and Stars returns in style

There were nine nominees for the Young Person’s Award – won by twenty-one-year-old Christopher Lewis who has been volunteering since his teens. Over the years he has helped out at re:work, Springfield Allotments and Redcatch Park as well as with football teams at The Park and The Bike Project. Mr Williams announcing the award said it was a “very important part of the night” and it was good to recognise the achievements of young people with often negative press coverage of the youth. It had been five years since the last ceremony – but the amount of nominations and packed room showed the importance of highlighting the work carried out behind the scenes in Knowle West. Brian Gorham (68) won Outstanding Contribution for helping at Springfield Alloments for the past two years. He said: “I’m very pleased and happy. I love gardening and growing things and I’ve learnt a lot there.” The final award was a special Lifetime Achievement given to Margaret Rawlins (66) who had served the community for 30 years. She said: “I was surprised and proud, it’s a recognition. I’ve worked with some lovely people in this community…” See feature p9.

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Nominees for the Young Person’s award: L to R: Carrie Pickford, Lacey Bedford, Rebeka-Leigh Payne and Kirsty Jerome.

Full list of winners: Best Newcomer: Don Jones Young Person: Christopher Lewis Senior Citizen: Roy Winterstone from the Friendship Group Outside the area: Lisa Hartrey People’s Choice: Ali Dale from Youth Moves Churches: Sue Brooks Good Neighbour: Jim Smith Groups: Gloria Tucker’s Knowle West Art Promotion Group Outstanding Contribution: Brian Gorham Volunteer Co-ordinator: Denise Britt Lifetime Achievement: Margaret Rawlins

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News from the schools Rapid improvement in SATs at Oasis

Parson Street retains Green Flag Eco Award Parson Street Primary School has kept its Green Flag status after a recent visit from an Eco Schools assessor. The Green Flag is an internationally recognised award given out by Eco Schools which is part of Keep Britain Tidy. It acknowledges the efforts of pupils and staff in making the school and surrounding community a “greener” more sustainable place.

Year 9 student Joe who took on the role of Oliver Twist added: “In the beginning it was a bit scary, but when I got used to it, it was really fun. The best bit was the Consider Yourself song.”

‘Reading Gladiators’ meet a true book hero Reading always takes centre-stage for pupils at Oasis Academy Connaught - and in June they received extra encouragement from a special guest. Green Leader Gemma Townsend said: "We are so chuffed to have met the criteria for the re-accreditation, we cover all nine areas, ranging from travel to biodiversity! "Special thanks to the children who work with such energy and understanding for the kind of green planet they wish to grow up in.” Ellie-Mai, a Year 6 pupil, and longest standing member of the Green Team said: “…It took a lot of hard work and effort to gain the award. I love being part of the Green Committee and want to set one up in my new secondary school I join in September.”

KnowleDGE ends term with Oliver Twist Students and teachers from KnowleDGE Learning Centre performed Oliver Twist to a packed hall for their end of year performance. Forty-two learners aged 7 to 15 had a role - either acting, dancing and singing or providing stage support with backdrops, lighting and costumes. All pupils at the school in Leinster Avenue have support for social, emotional or mental health needs. Nurture teacher Amanda Williams said: “The whole cast worked really hard on the final two days before the performance attending rehearsals and making sure they knew their lines, directions, songs and dances…”

SAT tests results at Oasis Academy Connaught this May have dramatically improved in just one academic year. In 2016 46% of year 6 pupils achieved what the Department for Education (DfE) defines as the ‘expected standard’ in all three core subjects in their Key Stage 2 SATs. This year, 69% percent of pupils have reached the target, an increase of 23 percentage points. Results have improved in each individual subject; reading is up from 50 % to 72%, writing remains a strength at 74%, while maths remains a strength at the school rising from 65% to 71%. Executive Principal, George Franks, says: “Everyone at Oasis Academy Connaught is absolutely delighted about this year’s SATs results which are just reward for our children who have worked so hard to achieve their best..."

Deputy principal to lead academy Clare Robinson is to be the new principal of Oasis Academy Marksbury Road, a primary school that opened in 2015. Award-winning children’s author, storyteller and magician, Gareth Jones, dropped in to perform a reading from some of his stories. He also sang songs with the pupils and talked to them about their love of books. Gareth has written favourites such as Death or Ice Cream?, The Adventures of the Steampunk Pirates series and the Dragon Detective Agency collection. He addressed Oasis Academy Connaught’s Reading Gladiators – a group who support each other with their reading skills and independently invited Gareth to visit the Academy. Executive Principal, George Franks says: “…I am so proud of our ‘Reading Gladiators’ who are really developing a love of books and stories. It was through their own initiative to invite Gareth to the school, and after the visit they have been so motivated in their reading and writing.”

Former Deputy Principal Clare says ‘I am delighted to have been appointed… Over the last two years we have worked hard to make the Academy a place of warmth and support, where every child receives an exceptional education and they have space to grow and develop…” She has become Principal with immediate effect, while Executive Principal George Franks has moved on to Oasis Academy Connaught having overseen Marksbury Road since it opened.

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New boxing shop to open on Filwood Broadway By Community Reporter Kasia Guzowska The site of former cafe on Filwood Broadway is soon to be the home of a new boxing supply shop selling “anything to do with boxing” - from equipment to fitness supplements. Fight n Fit store will be run by Knowle West resident Rob Dent and his business partner Martin Davis, who already own a shop of the same name in Kingswood. Knowle West’s Fight n Fit will have a grand opening at the beginning of September - with those attending given the opportunity to meet and take photos with an ex-professional boxer. Rob says: “Knowle West has a long history of boxing legends and it is still widely popular here. We decided to Open Fight n Fit in Knowle because we wanted to put something back into the community.”

L-R Martin Davis and Rob Dent The business partners are currently in talks with big boxing names such as Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn and Kim Whetherspoon and will be holding signings and providing photo opportunities. Fight n Fit will also stock celebrity memorabilia signed by professional boxers available to purchase in the store. The shop aims to appeal to the youth with the addition of an Arcade Boxing Machine - and a prize of £50 to whoever can score the highest on the punching bag. Rob says “We would like to try and help the kids get off the streets and into a boxing gym, Knowle West has some of the best boxing gyms in the country, and it’s about time we try and help them out as a community.” Fight n Fit is situated at 41 Filwood Broadway with a grand opening event planned for Saturday 2 September.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu “changed my life”

e calls himself a former “bad boy from the streets” - but Knowle Wester Jamie Horsman has made good through taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He’ll be celebrating a year of teaching classes at Filwood Community Centre this September which he started to “put something back into the area and inspire others”. Jamie (39) says: “I was on heroin at 15…, I went to young offenders, prison. I got out of jail in 2000 and I’ve been clean now for 17 years. “I’ve got an addictive personality and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has kept me on the straight and narrow. It keeps the kids off the streets and stops them making the same mistakesI did.” When he first set up the club he only had a handful of students – but says now it’s getting “bigger and better” with two classes of attendees ranging in age from five to 60. Three children have won Golds at the Bristol Open and students have also been getting medals at the British Open. Jamie is modest about his own achievements - but since starting the sport in 2009 has won the Bristol Open nearly every year, the British Open twice and the European Championships three times. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a decendant of the traditional Japanese Jiu Jitsu - but places greater emphasis on ground fighting.

Margaret wins Lifetime Achievement By Community Reporter Kerrie Nicholls Respected local resident Margaret Rawlins who has just won the Hearts and Stars Lifetime Achievement Award can’t go out and about without being stopped for a chat. Dedicating the past 30 years to supporting local projects - she has become a familiar face in the area. She laughs: “I can’t walk down the street in Knowle West - because I’ve helped in the community everyone stops me.” Margaret (66) was “surprised and proud” to receive her award at the ceremony for volunteers in June. “I don’t do it for a piece of blue glass, it was lovely that people nominated me. It was just like when you see the awards on the telly!...”

L to R: Nathan Daniel, Frankie Horsman (10) and Jamie Horsman,Olan Church (11), Theo Church (7) and Josie Wilcox (11). Jamie explains: “The whole idea is you can take a bigger, stronger opponent to the ground and use leverage and techniques as opposed to strength and power… “It’s opened my eyes to the world … It’s a great way to keep fit, make friends and learn a good defence and sport which teaches you respect and discipline.” Classes are held at Filwood Community Centre Tuesdays 6-7pm for children and 7-8.30pm for adults. On Fridays a mixed adult and children’s class runs from 6-7pm. Contact Jamie on 0793 980 5097. A Youth Worker for 28 years, Margaret has supported Knowle West Against Drugs (KWADS) - started by a group of local mums, Street Reps and the Neighbourhood Watch to name but a few. She’s also been on Eagle House committee for 27 years and Chair since last year.

L to R: Ann Smith, Margaret and Denise Britt. And she has only recently resigned as a trustee for Community in Partnership Knowle West, (CIPKW) for family health reasons – an organisation she helped form eight years ago. She has also been a cleaner and a dinner lady at Ilminster Avenue Nursery and is particularly proud of her work with young people at the Youth Club. She says: “I’ve had wonderful years living, working in Knowle West, and seeing young people grow up… if I’m driving along, they’re waving out, flagging me down!”

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invited to KnowleDGE Learning Centre for the annual summer celebration. Students helped run stalls and the event raised funds for extra school activities such as trips, arts and sport. (Picture KnowleDGE).

2. Members of the Purnell family held a get-together at Filwood Community Centre to welcome cousin Becky Allman (centre) and partner Lucy from Australia. Becky said: “It’s awesome. I didn’t know how many Purnells there were!” (Picture KWMC). 3. Families who run Bramble Farm on the Northern Slopes held an open weekend in July. Over 300 people came to see the livestock and take part in activities such as breadmaking and a children’s treasure hunt. (Picture Joseph Turp Photography). ‫ ‏‬‪@brizzlebuff‬‬ The Eagles from Knowle West?

4. The Bristol Bordeaux Partnership and Bristol Libraries ran a series of art workshops for children with Colourful Minds this summer - to celebrate the 70th anniversary of this first twinning. Bea Miles takes part at Filwood Library. (Picture Filwood Library).

7. A family Art Day took place at Knowle West Health Park in July. A yarn bomb brightened up the building and children took part in creative activities. (Picture Lewis Campbell). 8. Young people from Streetspace spraypainted the bollards on Filwood Broadway to make the street more colourful as part of the Filwood Boulevard Project. See p 5. (Picture KWMC).

5. Spotted playing outside Jarman’s shops – the aptly named two-piece Jarmans Rocks has a mission to cheer 9. The new café trailer arrives at Redcatch up the community. Robert Grimsted on Community Garden. Due to open mid-August guitar and Martin Turnbull on keyboards after a refurbishment, Roots Cafe will sell and vocals. (Picture KWMC). refreshments using the produce. Nina Griffiths (left) and Jacky Sawdon, two of the volunteers 6. Positivity at The Park: The Prince's who will be working there, with six-monthTrust teamed up with The Park to host old Mason Griffiths. See story p 5. (Picture a free festival in July showcasing KWMC). services and opportunities available to young people aged 16-30. (Picture The Prince’s Trust).

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Health Connecting people to groups and activities A new social prescribing project has just been launched to connect local people to groups and activities – and accompany them to the first session. Social Prescribing for Equalities and Resilience (SPEAR) started on 1 July and is being run by Knowle West Healthy Living Centre in Downton Road. SPEAR Local will be working with residents and local projects, and SPEAR Health with GPS and professionals.

One of the walking groups from the Healthy Living Centre. Social Prescribers Laura Hathway and Sally Clements will be looking at what can prevent people from attending groups and make them stay at home – helping to tackle the growing problem of social isolation. They will also advise people on making healthy lifestyle changes. Laura says: “Doctors and other centres can refer people but people can also self-refer. “Social prescribers work with individuals on a one-to-one basis and find out what groups are needed and help people set them up. It is getting people engaged into groups – and going with people and introducing them. “…We are looking for projects and groups who would like to get involved as well as individuals.” Anyone who would like to use the service or groups who have places to fill should contact Laura or Sally on 0117 377 2255.

Cooking for health It’s said ‘you are what you eat’ and in Knowle West a number of community cookery courses are helping people improve their physical and mental health.

Square Food Foundation runs Cooking Connections which teaches people with learning difficulties or mental health issues how to cook simple, balanced and nourishing meals they can make for themselves at home. It also helps them explore pathways into work or volunteering. One student said: “I’ve learned how to knead dough and make bread, how to make a white sauce, an omelette and poach an egg. And I’ve shared all the recipes I’ve learned too, with my friends and colleagues at the charity shop where I’m a volunteer.”

Alison and Leroy show off their certificates after completing a Cooking Connections – Next Steps seven-week course. It’s Back in the Kitchen course is for anyone aged 55 plus and caters for all abilities – from those who have “never boiled an egg before to others who may be looking for new ideas. It teaches new recipes every week and includes a sociable shared lunch. Knowle West Health Association (KWHA) also runs a class for over 50s so they can learn to prepare healthy low cost meals, including for those who may be on a pension. It’s popular Good Mood Food course includes tips on moodboosting ingredients, lifestyle and eating for wellbeing. KWHA,Community Cooking Tutor Sarah Scott says one in six people in the UK have a severe Vitamin D deficiency during winter and spring. She explains: “Vitamin D plays a vital role in bone health and can also cause symptoms of depression. Foods such as eggs, oily fish and fortified foods like some cereals can supply us with vitamin D but it is difficult to get all the vitamin D we need from diet alone…” Sarah advises it is also important for people to get the right balance of fats in their diet - with Omega-3 being an essential fatty acid that can be obtained from food. She explains: “…As well as helping keep our brain healthy, it can keep our hormones in balance which can enhance your mood. Try to have oily fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines or trout once or twice a week…”

All courses start in September. For Square Foods Community Cooking classes visit www. www.squarefoodfoundation. co.uk or call 0117 904 6679. For KWHA classes visit kwha1.wordpress.com or call 0117 963 9569 or email kitchentutor@ knowlewesthealthassoc.org.uk

Volunteers needed for Bristol Shares Reading Volunteers are needed for a shared reading project – which aims to help reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. Bristol Shares Reading is being developed between The Reader and Bristol Libraries and will run for a year in libraries across the city, including Filwood. Volunteers will need to be “passionate about reading and sharing great literature” and will receive full training as Shared Reader practitioners. People attending the groups will be able to hear stories and poems read to them over a cup of tea and can discuss the readings afterwards. For more information contact Samantha Weaver: samanthaweaver@thereader.org.uk or call 07812 238 532. Visit www.thereader. org.uk

Happy and Active in Knowle West The annual Happy and Active event for over 55s will take place in September at Knowle West Media Centre as part of the Celebrating Age Festival. Organised by Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) and Knowle West Healthy Living Centre, the afternoon is aimed at encouraging older people to be more active or learn a new skill. There will be a variety of tasters, workshops and stalls from local groups to show them what is available in the area. Activities include a dance display, a computer skills session and a seated exercise class as well as health checks, local films and art - with the chance to chat over free afternoon tea. Happy and Active in Knowle West takes place on Tuesday 26 September at KWMC in Leinster Avenue from 1-4pm. Free transport will be provided to and from the event and can be booked by contacting Sue at KWMC on 0117903 0444.

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A Day in the Life of Filwood Library…

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By Library Assistant Sarah Miles

ho thinks libraries are a place of quiet and reverence? Where books are issued in hushed voices and woe betide you if you dare make a noise? WRONG!!!! I have been working within the library service for 12 years, six of them here at Filwood Library, it really is the best job I have ever had! I am really passionate about this library and its many members who enjoy the benefits. Everyone is welcome in Filwood Library - it is here to meet the needs of the community and we try really hard to do so. Where else can you pop in to use WiFi free, look at the paper and be made a nice cup of tea? We are all really friendly and more than happy to help with all manner of requests and queries - and believe me

we have had some very strange ones in the past. These range from what to do with an egg-bound chicken (no, not cook on 180c for 1 ½ hours) all the way through to history homework.. What did you do during the war???? (I’m 46 for goodness sake) !! How many services do you use that are free? We are: we stock free caddy liners, garden waste sacks (£1), newspapers and magazines are available and Internet access is free. We have PC scanning facilities and a photocopier for customers to use. We run groups for adults and children; groups for crafters and groups for fun. We have lots of free and nominal charge activities over the summer for children.

And on top of that we also do books!! All you need to join is some ID and its FREE!! So why are more of you not coming in to say hello? You will always receive a friendly welcome - so next time you are passing pop in and see what we have on offer.

Filwood Library’s new opening hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 - 5pm; Saturday 10 - 2pm

History Last Anglican church service at Holy Cross Holy Cross Church at Inns Court Centre saw its last Anglican service of worship on 30 April this year. It will remain open with The Church of God of Prophecy, led by Pastor Bernard Morris, continuing to hold services there every Sunday morning - and activities taking place during the week. Priest in Charge the Rev Cathy Gardiner says: “Anglican Sunday worship on the estate continues at St Barnabas Church, Daventry Road, where we meet at 10am every Sunday… “It is the intention of the Parish Church Council and Church of God of Prophecy that the church building remain open as a place of worship for the community, and that the two churches, under the umbrella of 'Churches Together in Knowle West', continue to work together.” The church centre as it is today opened in July 1999 – the old parish church had been closed ten years

previously due to structural problems. The church was consecrated on November 19, 1949 and its name was changed from St Giles to Holy Cross because of the connection with Temple Church.

Inns Court Manor and the ancient tower By Ken Jones The earliest record of Inyns Court Manor House is 1353 when it belonged to John Onewyn. By 1430 the family name changed to Inyn. Sir John Inyn had been sergeant in the reign of Henry V and held the office of Recorder of Bristol. He was knighted in the reign of Henry V1 after being appointed as Chief Baron of the Exchequer and Judge of the Common Pleas. In 1439 he was made Chief Justice of the King’s Bench where he remained until his death, two months later on 24 March. Sir John was also a substantial benefactor to Bristol Churches and was buried in St Mary Redcliffe Church Lady Chapel. Sir John Inyn's daughter Isabel married John Keen of Nailsea and their son Christopher had a daughter Elizabeth who married

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John Paulett. Inns Court passed to the Paulett family in 1627. The Smythe family of Ashton Court owned Inns Court in around 1660/70 and leased it to Francis Creswicke in 1670 and then the Lansdown family in 1750-1830. In the 1930s Inns Court was used as a farm owned by the Flowers family. Mr Flowers used the old Tower as a chicken coop. In 1937 the farm and surrounding land were acquired by Bristol Corporation to build a housing estate – and the Bristol Diocese negotiated for land to be available for a church. The ancient tower on the west side of the present vicarage is believed to be part of Sir John’s medieval home. It is thought to be the remains of a chapel or part of the Manor house built in the 15th century. Originally there was a stained glass window with a coat of arms - it was said to have been taken to the City Museum which was bombed in the Second World War and was destroyed in the blast. Picture of the manor taken in January 1940 by the Rev Bachelor.

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Roman Well found at Inns Court

By Filwood Chase History Society In the late 1990s Inns Court was re-developed. The church, church hall and skittle alley along with local shops were demolished and replaced with new buildings. Before the work started, archaeologists dug a series of trenches around the area. This was to see if there were any remains left beneath the ground of the medieval court of Sir John Inyn. What a surprise when several of the holes revealed Roman remains. It was decided that a full archaeological dig of the site to be covered by new buildings would take place.

Knowle West Fest is back! Knowle West Fest will be back on Filwood Broadway for a third year this September – and promises to be bigger and better than ever. With live performances, local food and workshops as well as health and family activities and plenty of stalls – the event has always proved popular with residents. The festival was first started in 2015 “as a celebration of different ages, cultures and talents across the area”. Last year Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees launched the Knowle West Against Racism

That’s Sew Clever… By Sue Mackinnon I’ve always believed in make do and mend rather than throwing things away due to a broken zip or tear – problem is I’m terrible at sewing. Sew Clever, run by volunteers on Filwood Broadway, offers the perfect solution – train people to repair their garments themselves. With expert help and the use of their machines for free, you can learn the basics of machining a hem or patching up a much-loved cardie. The project was originally set up by the Do What You Love scheme in 2013, run by Knowle West Media Centre to support and encourage people to set up business in the local area. It now has a permanent base offered by charity re:work, four new machines and plenty of donated fabric. It’s run twice a week by Pixie Mitchell on Tuesday afternoons and Nic Gill on Friday mornings. Pixie explains: “People come along for all sorts of reasons. Some just want a quick fix on a specific garment and others come for

Several members of Filwood Chase History Society (FCHS) assisted the archaeologists with this work. The dig revealed some remains of Sir John’s mansion, but also evidence that a Roman farming community existed here dating back to the 1st century BC. Where the Mede Centre garden has since been created, the concrete foundations and rubble were removed. No excavation was carried out here, but the cleared site was photographed and recorded. The archaeologists finished their work and left the site to the developers. Before the builders moved in, FCHS members had the opportunity to look over the site in more detail. The archaeologists had exposed a well not far from the old stair tower, but as funding had run out they could do no more work there. FCHS members investigated the well, digging down to

a depth of 3 ft. They stopped at that point for safety reasons. Among the finds were Roman and medieval artefacts. These have been recorded, and are to be passed on to the Bristol City Museum together with photographs taken of the well. To see these artefacts, for further information on the excavations at Inns Court or to join Filwood Chase History Society contact Ivor Grimsted on 0785 676 9285 or email filwoodchase@ gmail.com

Campaign, letting off 200 biogradeable balloons. The event is organised by Knowle West Together – a group of local organisations working to improve the area. Chief Executive of re:work Vicky Beckwith says: “We currently have three bands lined up, about 25 different stalls - and activities from @Bristol… We need more volunteer marshals and roadies…” Knowle West Fest takes place on Saturday 9 September, 11am – 3pm. To keep up to date with arrangements

“like” the Facebook page Knowle West Fest. To volunteer, perform or run a stall contact Vicky on 0117 953 0689, email vicky@reworkltd.org.uk or call into 16 Filwood Broadway.

the social aspect with no clear project in mind. Often people with their own machines want a bit of support to be confident getting going again…” Resident Lisa Bond (46) has been attending for a few months and is making some curtains. She says: “People might feel a bit daunted about coming here but it’s very relaxed with help on hand. You go away learning something new…” I show Pixie my own ‘projects’ a pair of jeans ripped – but not in a trendy way, a favourite cardigan torn on a rose bush, shorts with buttons off, a dress with the hem down… I decide to start with the dress; we pin the hem and Pixie gives me a lesson on how to use the machine. She’s remarkably patient - even with my inability to thread the needle despite wearing my reading glasses. The result is not bad – with a few back stiches at the beginning and end to hold it. I’m able to wear the dress - after a year of it being in my cupboard. There’s a satisfaction knowing I did it myself - and I now have an

FCHS member Steve Grimsted in the Roman well. Copyright FCHS.

Pixie Mitchell (left) and Lisa Bond.

addition to my current wardrobe. Sew Clever meets at 4 Filwood Broadway Tuesdays 1-3pm and Fridays 10am-12pm.

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Who are we? We’ve been based here since 1996, supporting people to get the most out of digital technologies and the arts. Contact us: 0117 903 0444 or come to Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NL. Visit www.kwmc.org.uk and find knowlewestmedia on Facebook and Twitter.

Young musicians launch city-wide campaign to tackle harassment Since March this year we’ve been supporting a group of musicians and activists to use the power of music to tackle harassment – specifically bullying and abuse based on someone’s gender. The group, aged 18-25, have created the campaign Hack a Heckle, which they launched at the Bristol Harbour Festival in July. Hack a Heckle aims to raise awareness of the fact that many people, particularly women, experience verbal harassment on a daily basis – and to encourage people to reflect on the impact of their words and actions.

New making course – free for South Bristol residents! This September, the team at KWMC: The Factory will be running a free making course for residents of South Bristol. Come along to our manufacturing space at Filwood Green Business Park and learn how to design and make a range of homeware items such as coasters, clocks, personalised chopping boards and bespoke 'name frames' using the laser cutting machines.

The course will run every Wednesday from 10am – 2pm, beginning on Wednesday 6 September followed by 13 and 20 September. The course is free for South Bristol residents aged 16+ and has been funded by the NatWest Skills and Opportunities Fund.To take part you’ll need to be able to attend all three sessions and not have completed a free course with us previously. No experience is required and we’ll provide all the materials! For more details or to book contact The Factory team on 0117 403 2306 or thefactory@kwmc.org.uk or makeit-homewares.eventbrite.co.uk

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Over the summer Hack a Heckle will be busking at locations across Bristol, performing new music they’ve created in response to the issue. They will also be conducting research into how different groups are affected by harassment, performing at festivals and sharing stories and advice on their new website hackaheckle.org.uk They are keen to reach out to young people aged 13-16 and young adults aged 17-25 and invite them to share their experiences of receiving or witnessing harassment – and explore what can be done to tackle the problem in Bristol and beyond. Keep an eye out for the campaign this summer!

Bring some music to Knowle West this summer This summer a world-famous street pianos project returns to Bristol – with Knowle West as one of the locations! Play Me, I’m Yours is a musical trail of 18 individually-decorated pianos in public spaces across the city for everyone to play. The project, from Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram, is now in its 10th year.

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Change Creators: The XLR Collective, a music leadership programme run by Knowle West Media Centre. Change Creators: The XLR Collective is supported by Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Events Holiday activity for 10-16s: Hack a Musical Instrument Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 August, 10am–4pm (FREE) Make and decorate your own instruments and be part of a piano performance! All abilities welcome. Bring your own lunch. Book in advance: call 0117 903 0444, e-mail dot@kwmc.org.uk or register at kwmc summerprogramme17.eventbrite.co.uk Control-Alt-Delete Mondays, 4.30-6pm (FREE, term time only) Learn the basics of coding in a fun and exciting environment: work on apps, websites and your own creative projects. Call James on 0117 903 0444.

From Thursday 17 August to Thursday 7 September pianos will be at locations including Broadmead, the Harbourside – and Knowle West Media Centre! The Knowle West piano will be decorated by artists Nick Ogri and Jasmine Thompson, working with young people taking part in our summer holiday activities. It will be unveiled for the first performance on Thursday 17 August at 3.30pm. This will be followed by a line-up of performers and free tea and cake. The piano will be available to play during our opening hours, 9am-7pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-5pm on Fridays. Share your piano photos and videos on social media: tag @knowlewestmedia and use the hashtag #bristolstreetpianos For more details: www.bristolstreetpianos.co.uk

Computers for Beginners Tuesdays, 10 – 11.30am (FREE for six weeks, then £3 per week). A friendly environment for adults to learn more about digital technology. Improve your computer skills, get to grips with a smartphone or tablet, or take better photographs. Call Gail on 0117 903 0444. XLR Music Sessions Tuesdays, 6-8pm (FREE, term time only). Sessions for young people interested in music. Find out more about recording, performance and how to build your knowledge of the music industry. Contact James: james@kwmc.org.uk or 0117 903 0444. Creative Hub Wednesdays, 5-7pm (FREE, term time only) A space for young people to experiment and create their own artwork and media projects. Call James on 0117 903 0444.

Healthy Living Centre in Knowle West www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk For more information Call: 0117 377 2255 Email: info@knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk

Keeping Active (for adults) Monday 11 - 12 Gentle Exercise Class. Studio. £3.50. For people with reduced mobility who want to stay fit. Tuesday 6 - 7 pm Hips, Bums and Tums. Studio. £3.50. 7 - 8pm Hips, Bums and Tums. Studio. £3.50. Two friendly groups to help you tone up. Wednesday 10.30 -11.45 Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing Studio. £4. Give yourself the gift of relaxation and let your mind and body release tension and stress. Thursday 6 - 7pm Step Aerobics. Studio. £3.50. Meet new friends and burn those calories. 7:30 - 8:30pm Stretch and Roll Workout. This is a friendly and relaxed women’s exercise class, including a lovely stretch workout routine and an introduction to Ginastica Natural Yoga & Jiu Jitsu with Adrienne Till. All of the stretch exercises and the yoga & jiu jitsu are adaptable so the class is suitable for all levels of fitness. Tel: Adrienne 0796 291 4002. Regular Walking Groups Regular One, Two, Three Heart Walking groups and monthly social walks. Various days. Boot Camp—Military Style Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays (mornings & evening) Call: Jason 07855 465872.

Man Alive! Support for men of all ages. Meet together at the monthly men’s breakfast at Springfield Allotments. Lip Reading Class (10 - 12pm Fridays) Supportive, friendly weekly class. £4 session. Fit & Fab A women’s only support group. Contact Sally Clements on 0117 903 0024 to make an appointment.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Art Ease Group Feeling low or isolated? Our Art Group is aimed at people with mild to moderate mental health needs. Benefits include improved selfconfidence, learning new skills and making new friends. £1 per session. Call for referral. Ear Acupuncture Gentle and relaxing therapy which can help with a whole range of medical issues, from general aches and pains to stress and anxiety. £5 a session.

The Green House - Rape and sexual abuse counselling for men & children (under 18 yrs) Call: 0117 935 1707. Diabetes UK Support Group For anyone affected by diabetes. Call: 07494 849 739. Off The Record Young People’s Counselling Call: 0808 808 9120.

Women of Worth (6.30 - 8.30pm Wednesdays) Friendly support group for local women with a range of activities most weeks.

Children’s Activities

GET HELP TO STOP SMOKING

Tuesday 9.30 - 11.00am First Steps including Stretch and Grow for under 5s. Studio. £1. Lots of fun and games for pre-schoolers.

Help to switch over to vaping or quit completely. Contact Stella Picton on 07739649839 for FREE advice and book an appointment.

Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Free Play Session—open access. Age 8 -12 years. Outside in Health Park. A wide range of activities games, arts and crafts, camp fire cooking (with Learning Partnership West). 5.30 - 6.30pm. Inferno Beatz Street Dance Classes. Age: 4 - 11 years. Studio. £4.

Healthy Eating Waist Watchers Free drop in weekly weigh-in, Monday 9.30 -10.30 & 4pm. Advice and support on how to lose weight sustainably.

Other services

One to One Advice Free NHS Health Checks If you are aged 40-74 years book yourself a free ‘Health MOT’. Call the Healthy Living Centre to find out if you are eligible.

We are launching a new project funded by BCC Impact Fund. SPEAR – Social Prescribing for Equalities and Resilience. Working alongside local residents to open up opportunities to improve your health and wellbeing. Supporting you to connect or reconnect with your community, for a 1-1 appointment please call the Healthy Living Centre.

Social Prescribing (SPEAR) Free sessions with a Social Prescriber to advise, support and motivate you to make healthy lifestyle changes. Have you got a skill you would like to learn or share? We can support you to find opportunities to explore these.

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The Park & Youth Moves

Working with The Key, who are based at The Park supporting adults with learning disabilities, we are working on an exciting new project to set up our very own community radio! Anyone can learn how to broadcast from the station and can contribute to the content with local news and views. We will be launching in the autumn so check our web site or social media for more information, or get in touch with Sam Carrier on site.

Education and Training

We are taking applications from young people aged 16 to 19 for our September courses. You can choose from one of the following: - Land-Based Studies (Animal Care) Level 1 BTEC Certificate – you will get a chance to work with a wide range of animals from reptiles and lizards to rats

Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DQ www.theparkknowle.org.uk 0117 903 9770

and rabbits. You will be taught a wide range of skills from what the animals eat and how often and what they need to have in their enclosures (houses) to encourage as much natural behaviour as possible as well as legislation relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006. - Personal and Social Development (Lifeskills) Level 2 BTEC Certificate – you will have the opportunity to explore lots of different real life issues and concerns including budgeting and managing your own money, healthy living, looking for a job, creating a CV, healthy relationships amongst many others. - Construction Level 1 BTEC Extended Certificate – you will have the opportunity to explore lots of different trades within the construction industry to include plumbing, plastering, carpentry, brick laying, health and safety, painting and decorating amongst others. This will be a good grounding to allow you to make an informed choice when you progress to your level 2 which will be

more specific to your chosen trade. - Childcare NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate – you will be working in placement for a majority of this course and once you have completed the course you will have a full Level 2 qualification which will allow you to work in a nursery without having to complete an apprenticeship. You will be expected to look for your own placement position but we can support and help you with this if you have not been successful in finding one yourself. Please contact Angie on 0117 377 3669 or angie.cornick@theparkknowle.org.uk for more information or you can pop in and ask at our reception.

Help with getting work

If you are currently unemployed and need support to progress on to job search, training or employment we have people to help you with this, free of charge, as part of the West of England Works project. There will be an open afternoon to find out more on 25th September from 2pm. Come along and speak to our team or call 0117 353 3348 for more information.

Urban Escape

We run fun sessions at our allotment and roundhouse site each week: Mondays for 10-13 year olds, Thursday for 13-18 year olds and Tuesday for adults who are looking to get involved in the site. For more info see the Urban Escape Bristol Facebook page or contact ben.carpenter@youthmoves.org.uk

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New Funding

We are really pleased to have received some additional national funding. This is going to not only support the delivery of our core programmes, but also allow us to start new after-school projects in Bridge Learning Campus and Merchants Academy and more holiday programmes. Keep an eye on our social media or website for more info.

NCS

Teams of young people aged 16-17 from across South Bristol have again been busy this summer taking part in NCS and developing skills for their future. This amazing opportunity includes a week taking part in adventurous activities like coasteering, kayaking and much more; a week staying at university accommodation with visits, challenges and meals out around Bristol - and then making a difference locally by supporting a great charity with their work. Graduation takes place on Thursday 14th Sept from 7-8.30pm at Ashton Gate Stadium.

Holiday Sports Camp

This summer young people from our Street Games project will be helping to organise a summer sports camp for young people aged 8-13 years old. Takes place Tuesday 29th August - Friday 1st September at The Park 9.30am – 3pm every day. If you are interested please contact David.johnson@youthmoves.org.uk

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY EVENTS

Summer Holiday Cookery classes

Knowle West Health Association Tues 15 and 22 August, 10-11.30am, for 8-12s. Wed 16 and 23 August, Family Cultural Cooking 10.30am-12pm. To book call 0117 963 9569 or email info@ knowlewesthealthassoc.org.uk

Filwood Library

Summer Reading Challenge with Animal Agents theme. Every day the library is open.

Berry Maze volunteering

Sat 9 September 8.30-4pm. Mock'a Maze Day - marking the maze, with activities, tea and berry cakes. Facebook @TheBeryMaze2017 or visit www.neigh bourly.com/The BerryMazeProject/events

Barbecue at the Transportable House

Thurs 7 September, 6.30-9.30pm. Free housewarming event at the TAM, Filwood Community Centre. Book at: wecanmakehousewarm ing.eventbrite.co.uk

Knowle West Children’s Centre Fun Day

Fri 8 September, Hengrove Park, 10am-2pm.

Knowle West Fest

Sat 9 September, Filwood Broadway 11am – 3pm. To volunteer, perform or run a stall contact Vicky at re:work 0117 953 0689, vicky@ reworkltd.org.uk

Knowle West Together meeting

Wed 20 September, Filwood Community Centre, 3pm.

Hello Knowle West Community Weekend

Sat 23 and Sun 24 September. Free entry to At-Bristol science centre for Knowle West families with a valid flyer Visit: www.atbristol.org.uk

Celebrating Age Festival

Launching 23 September, 10.304pm at City Hall. Events and activities for over 55s. Visit: www.celebratingagefestival.co.uk Printed on recycled paper with vegetable inks by Doveton Press

Happy and Active in Knowle West

Tues 26 September at Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue, 1-4pm. Free event with activities for over 55s. For free transport call Sue on 0117 903 0444.

Community in Partnership AGM

Fri 6 October at Filwood Community Centre, 12.301.30pm with refreshments afterwards. All welcome. ADULTS

Free courses

For ages 19 plus. Visit www.communitylearningwest.net or contact Lucy Fieldhouse, 0117 903 9763/0778 835 3446. Facebook - @The Learning Community Team.

Weekly Adult Volunteer Group

Tues 11am-3pm for over 18s, the Roundhouse, Springfield Allotments. Lunch provided. Contact ben.carpenter@youthmoves.org.uk or call 0117 903 9796.

Free Allotment Course

Time to Grow at Springfield Allotments. Next six week courses: 29 and 31 August and 10 and 12 October. Contact Jess at allotment@ knowlewest healthassoc. org.uk or 0117 963 9569.

Wellbeing Sessions

Wed 2 - 4pm at Filwood Community Centre. No need to book. Call ACE helpline on 0117 239 8969.

Green Gym

Thurs, 10.15am on the Northern Slopes. Meet next to 105 Wedmore Vale. Just turn up.

Over 50s Dance Group

Mon 1.45-4pm, Filwood Community Centre. Just turn up or call Jackie Crook on 0117 9721 424.

There are lots of great things happening in our community to add your organisation or event contact Sue, on 0117 903 0444.

Coffee Morning

Last Sat of the month at Filwood Library, 11am.

Knowle Boxing Club

Mon and Thurs 7 - 8pm at Filwood Community Centre. Call Bobby Jones on 0777 577 3686.

Knitting Group

Wed 2-4pm at Filwood Library. All welcome. Drop in or contact claire.mcneil@bristol. gov.uk or ring 0787 681 4604.

Sew Clever

Tues 1-3pm and Fri 10am12pm at 4 Filwood Broadway. Bring your own project or start one.

Over 50s Film Club

Silver Screen meets monthly at Novers Park Community Centre, Tues afternoons from 1.30pm. Next dates: 15 Aug, 12 Sept, 17 Oct and 14 Nov. Contact Karron on 0117 907 7038/0776 084 9371. FAMILIES

Parenting Groups

Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School and Children’s Centre has lots of groups running. “Like” them on Facebook to see timetables.

Breathing Space

Time out for parents. Starts 6 September 1 - 2.30pm at Inns Court Centre with lunch to discuss plans. (No crèche). Usual group with crèche starts 11 September. Call Jen from ACE on 0783 417 7485.

Toy Library Sessions Fri 2 - 4pm at Oasis Academy, Marksbury Road. Visit www.southbristoltoylibrary.co.uk

Filwood Library

Term times only • Pre-school Story Times Fri at 2pm. • Baby Bounce and Rhyme Wed at 11.30am. • Baby Hub Tues 10 -11.15am. Drop-in sessions for parents with babies and toddlers under two.

Wild Play Toddler Sessions

Outdoor activities on Northern Sopes for ages 2-4. Visit avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/mywildchild

Little Beacon Parents and Toddler Group

Fri 9.30 - 11am at Salvation Army Hall, Padstow Road. (Term times only) Contact Charlotte on 0117 966 1369.

New Pastures Ministry

Sun 10.30am - 12.30pm, Knowle Community Centre. With Lighthouse Kids activities. Turn up or call Pastor Frank on 0778 627 1338. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Free cricket sessions

Tues 4.30 – 6.pm, Sept- Dec at The Park, Daventry Road, for 8-16s. Contact Crispin Shingler on 0739 821 1596 or email crispin.shingler@glosccc.co.uk

NEETs Career Advice

Mon 12-2pm at Filwood Library. For young people not in education, employment or training.

Karate

Imperial Knowle West Karate Club, Tues 7-8pm, Filwood Community Centre. For children aged 4 upwards, young people and adults. Contact Adrian Williams 0788 408 3310 or just turn up.

Girlguiding Groups

Tues 5.45pm at Connaught Oasis Community Hub. Rainbow (girls aged 5-7). Brownies (7-10 years). Contact Sophie at connaught. rainbows@outlook.com, or for the Brownies, 1stconnaughtbrownies@gmail.com

Scouting Groups

Salvation Army Hall on Padstow Road. Mon 5.45 - 6.45pm, Beavers (6-8 years). Wed 6.30 - 8pm, Cubs (8-10.5). Mon 7- 8.30pm, Scouts (10.5 -14 years). Contact kathryn.lees@scouts.org.uk

Tap and Drama group

For ages 5 plus (and parents). Tues 5-8pm, Filwood Community Centre. Contact Gloria Tucker 0751 358 8416.

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All dates are subject to change – keep an eye on the Knowledge website for definite dates.