Community In Partnership
For the residents of Filwood, and parts of Knowle and Windmill Hill ISSUE 48 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2011
Walking on sunshine! What’s happening in your area this summer
INSIDE: Knowle West Regeneration Plan p.2 University of Local Knowledge p.4 • Summer activities p.7 www.knowlewest.co.uk
Community In Partnership Destination: Knowle West from rachel clarke, knowledge editor
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’ve been really excited to see more people from other parts of Bristol visiting our area over the last few months: coming to events and finding out more about our organisations, projects and, of course, our lovely people! I’m particularly looking forward to the ‘Pride of Place’ exhibition, at the M Shed museum in central Bristol, which celebrates inspiring projects from across the city. Our exhibits will show thousands of visitors that we live and work in a place to be proud of! The newly-launched public art strategy for Knowle West also attracted the interest of people from across Bristol. It contains 12 “instructions”, or themes, that will influence the kind of arts projects that will happen here. It was brilliant to hear people sharing their thoughts at the launch, so this issue our reporters have been asking: what does “art” mean to you? See page 6 for more details. As always, we’d love to hear from you. To contact your editors e-mail rachel.clarke@kwmc.org.uk or call 0117 903 0444.
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Filwood Broadway. Photo supplied by Bristol City Council.
Knowle West Regeneration Plan Latest news: Mass demolition at Inns Court ruled out and Filwood to kick-start the plan words by The Knowle West Project Team, Bristol City Council
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nowledge readers will know consultation on Regeneration Plans last year proposed redevelopment of Inns Court as an option. Since proposals were considered too disruptive to local residents, we have ruled out mass demolition in Inns Court. We will soon consult with as many interested people as possible on plans to regenerate Filwood Broadway as a thriving shopping hub. Plans will include provision for a new supermarket, a range of new shops and services for local people. We will work to ensure local people
can be involved in developing these plans. Filwood Broadway plans will be consulted upon later in the summer, alongside the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA’s) proposals for Filwood Park. The HCA will involve local people in developing plans that will include a high quality park and mixeduse development, creating a new gateway into Knowle West. We will continue to work on the overall plan for Knowle West during 2011. For updates visit www.bristol.gov.uk/kwrf.
A place to be proud of! words by makala campbell esidents of Knowle, Filwood and Windmill Hill have been working with Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) to put together an exhibition for the new M Shed museum. The exhibition runs from 23rd31st July and showcases projects and initiatives that each area of Bristol is proud of. It celebrates the work that is being achieved in communities with the support of Neighbourhood Partnerships. The Knowle, Filwood
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and Windmill Hill entry focuses on the themes ‘Stronger Communities’ and ‘One Planet Living’. It will show the great work being done in community centres such as Filwood and Knowle, showcase new projects like Beelines beekeeping, highlight improvements to parks such as Victoria Park, and celebrate green spaces including the Northern Slopes. M Shed, Wapping Road, Princes Wharf, BS1 4RN / www. mshed.org
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News & Events Local News Cinderella
The pantomime will return to Filwood Community Centre later this year. They’re looking for actors, set designers, propmakers and anyone willing to lend a hand. Contact Denise Britt on 0117 923 1842. Filwood Fun Day. Photos by KWMC Photography.
A fun day in Filwood!
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he Filwood Fun Day was a big success. On the last Saturday in June, residents both young and old gathered at the Community Centre for an afternoon of face-painting, tabletop sales, food and fun. They were entertained by performances
from the drama group and young artists from 4NINE Records, based at Knowle West Media Centre. Congratulations to Carrie Pickford, aged 12, who was awarded first place in the talent contest. Thanks to everyone who took part and all who supported the event.
Congratulations Bristol’s Dark Angels!
The dance group took 2nd place at the USASF Dance Worlds Hip Hop Competition in Florida, narrowly missing the title by 0.1 of a point. Charlie Bedford was named Best International Choreographer.
Hearts & Stars
The annual celebration of volunteers and the fantastic work they do in our community will take place on Saturday 15th October. More next issue...
Enjoy our green spaces
Left: dancers from the drama group perform. Right: contestant in the talent contest.
Let us entertain you...
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ever mind Spring fever, it seems that dance fever has been sweeping the area this season... In June the drama group, based at Filwood Community Centre, performed a variety of songs and dances as part of their show ‘A Night at the Musicals’ (see cover photo). The Community Centre also teamed up with Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) and the Haiti Kids Kino Project to present a free
film screening of “Grease”. Over 50 people came to the Community Centre to relive the summer nights of this classic musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Keep an eye out for more film screenings: feel-good Abba-themed musical “Mamma Mia” is on the cards for the Summer/Autumn season...Contact June McNeil or Rachel Clarke for more information: 0117 903 8052 or 0117 903 0444.
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The Happy Hearts walking group organised a ramble around the green spaces of Knowle West in June. They photographed the places they visited and uploaded the pictures to a map at www. whosedata.net/HappyHearts. To join Happy Hearts contact Karron Chaplin on 0117 907 7038.
Footballers Wanted!
Broadwalk Ladies are currently recruiting players aged 16+ to play in the Somerset County Football League. They train on Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, at the Park, Daventry Road. They’re also looking for girls aged 13+ to train alongside the adults or form a youth team if they receive enough interest. Contact Norman on 07514 493151.
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Our community
Left: ULK Screening Event. Right: ‘The Big Chat: Classic Cars & Speed Freaks’. Photos by KWMC Photography.
“We’ve got the talent, we’ve got the skills” words by university of local knowledge team
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his June, residents of all ages came together to celebrate the unique wisdom of Knowle West and meet others who had shared their stories with the University of Local Knowledge (ULK). Over 800 short films have been made so far: ‘Getting married at 85’, ‘How to Jerk dance’ and ‘Being a clairvoyant’ to name a few. Contributors filled the studio at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) when a selection of the films were screened, after which they searched the archive and found their own films. A series of ‘Big Chats’ were held at Fur & Feathers pet shop, re:store, the KWMC car park and the living room of a local house. These filmed
events brought together local experts and university academics, to discuss issues of mutual interest: horse welfare, classic cars, grandparent carers and being excluded from education. Paige Leonard (15) said: “I’m interested in the Big Chat because I care about what goes on in the local community and I love horses…I think it’s good to meet other horse lovers and learn a thing or two.” ULK has been developed by KWMC with artist Suzanne Lacy, Arnolfini and the University of Bristol, supported by the University of the West of England, BBC and Bristol City Council. Contact Martha on 0117 903 0444.
‘The Big Chat: Horse Whispering’
Bristol Neighbourhood Watch Network
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eighbourhood Watch Coordinators from across the city were invited to the Council House on Friday 24th June to launch the County of Bristol Neighbourhood Watch Association, to be called Bristol NHW Network (NHWN). Principal speakers were: Deputy Chief Constable R. Beckley, recently appointed ACPO Lead for Neighbourhood Watch nationally (part of his wider remit) and National Neighbourhood Watch
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Operations Director, Kate Daisley. As a “Network” we mean to provide a focus for all NHW schemes to find help, guidance, advice and support on all NHW matters outside of Neighbourhood Policing. DCC Beckley stressed the importance of communities working together and encouraged NHW Co-ordinators present to consider enrolling as volunteers, to work at local police stations. Kate Daisley urged schemes to register on
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the NHWN website, stating that a benefit of 15% off Home Insurance could be obtained by members from Towergate Insurance (NHWN Sponsors). She also announced the launch of a new qualification: BteC Level 3 Advanced Award in Community Advocates, developed by Safety Net Associated Group. This qualification is now open to the public. For more information contact: bristolnhwnetwork@gmail.com.
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Green & Gardening Your garden words by lesley belgium, columnist
S Team FAB (Fight Against Bags). Photo by KWMC Photography.
It’s been a FABulous time for Sue and John Words by sue mackinnon
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fter three years of running a Knowle West sewing circle and campaign groupn - Sue Dalton and John Stinchcombe will be packing up their sewing machines for good. Team FAB (Fight Against Bags) has become a household name, selling bags made from recycled material at dozens of events. But now, due to ill health, Sue will be giving up the group. Team FAB began as one of four community campaigns that came from a Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) environmental project called ‘Carbon Makeover.’ A group
started meeting regularly to sew the cloth bags and mountains of material was donated to the cause. Now with nearly 1,000 bags made, Sue and John hope the sewing circle will continue. Sue says: “It was good for those who were isolated; they could just sit and sew and have a cup of tea. It did give me a new lease of life and increase my confidence.” There is hope the reins of Team FAB might be taken up by an arts and crafts group starting at Knowle West Health Park. Contact Kate Roberts at the Withywood Centre on 0117 987 8423 or 07795 052226.
ummer - as long as we have a dry St Swithin’s day (July 15th), the weather should be looking up now. In which case, you should be concentrating on giving your vegetable crops a good soaking at least once a week; little and often is not the way to go. Salads should be ready to harvest in the next few weeks, along with early crops like Broad beans. It’s not too late to sow Sweetcorn and Runner beans, and Summer salads can continue to be sown until September or a mild October. It’s time to think about bedding plants for colourful autumn borders, hanging baskets and pots. Not to mention taking a look at bulb catalogues to plan for Spring 2012. It’s also a great time to swot up on pruning: late autumn / early winter is a good time to prune shrubs, fruit bushes and top fruit trees (with the exception of plums). Happy gardening!
elm have been busy bees!
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fter providing local people with a veg box for 18 weeks this year, the Edible Landscapes Movement (ELM) has been looking at how everyone involved in food growing, cooking, beekeeping, and other related activities in Knowle West can support each other. The group, whose working title is ‘Knowle West Food Hub’, have many ideas but their first shared project is making bee hives out of old, disused school gym horses! They’re also looking at ways of using mobile phone technology and creative media to share what they’re doing
with the community, the city and the Food Policy Council...Visit www. knowlewest.co.uk/projects/elm
Hanging baskets at Melvin Square.
Photo by Jack, ELM volunteer.
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Have a look at the new hanging baskets at Melvin Square. Funded through the Neighbourhood Partnership, they were something that residents wanted.
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Local voices Your Views: “What does ‘art’ mean to you?”
art in action words by rachel clarke, kwmc
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Angela Mumfo
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“Art can mean music, photographs... It doesn’t mean street art to me because I think it’s vandalism but it can mean theatre, singing and dance.”
& Brian (43) Marcus (19)
“I think of arts and crafts - sewing and painting. I also think performing arts as well, like dance which my daughters do at school. Art to me is like a therapy, looking at it and doing art as well is very calming.”
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vans (45)
“I don’t like art. I think of paint, statues and sculptures and things like that. But “I like art - I go to the Bristol Museum a lot, looking at art there, and I’m a it doesn’t interest me.” (Marcus) big fan of Banksy. I also look at art on the internet; my friend does computer “Art can be paintings, graffiti art art and I’m having a go at that.” anything.” (Brian)
hat is public art? Who decides where it happens or where it’s placed? How is it relevant to our community? These are just some of the questions explored in “The Manual: A Public Art Strategy for Knowle West”, which was launched at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) in May. The Manual contains 12 ‘instructions’, or themes, that will influence the kind of arts projects that will happen in the area. These include: ‘tell a story of Knowle West’, ‘encourage the use of green space’, ‘influence change’ and ‘connect Knowle West, Bristol and beyond’. At the launch, people who live or work in Knowle West, including Pat Filer, Denise Britt, Steve Belgium, Makala Campbell, Bob Fisher, Sandra Manson, Lyn Caple and James Wall, shared their thoughts on how the instructions could be realised. Watch a film of the launch: www.youtube.com/knowlewestmedia. Read the Manual online at www.kwmc.org.uk (Arts Programme).
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popular local music programme has received a donation of nearly £700. Young people from Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) were presented with a cheque for £674.45 by Chris Sharp, owner of gig venue The Fleece. The money was rasied when The Fleece put three pairs of tickets to a sold-out performance by Erasure up for auction on the Ebay website. The donation will be used
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to support the KWMC music programme and label 4NINE Records, which offer a free recording studio and classes in DJing and lyric-writing for almost 200 young people. However, the programme is currently without the funding it needs to continue. To support the programme or get involved contact Jagos on 0117 903 0444 / jagos@kwmc.org.uk. Hear 4NINE tracks online at soundcloud.com/4ninerecords
Jess, from KWMC’s Music & Lyrics group, accepts the cheque from Chris Sharp, owner of The Fleece.
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Summer activities In the summertime, when the weather is fine... There are plenty of exciting things happening in our area and across Bristol this summer. Check the calendar on your community website www.knowlewest.co.uk and keep up to date with the latest events. Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) Summer Programme What? Workshops for young people aged 10-16 in animation, music-production, street art, ‘Glee’-style dance and performing arts, jewellery-making, filmmaking and photography. When? 8th-19th August, Monday-Friday, 9.30am12.30pm & 1.30-4.30pm. Where? KWMC, Leinster Avenue. Cost: £3 for one session. £5 all day. £20 all week. Contact: Sandra (0117 903 0444 / sandra@kwmc.org.uk) Download a booking form from www.kwmc.org.uk
Football Coaching What? Football coaching for boys and girls. Mainly for those aged 7-14, but young ones are welcome with a parent. Please wear suitable footwear and shin guards if you have them. Bring a drink! When? 25th July-26th August, Monday-Friday. Breakfast club 9.45-10.45am. Coaching starts at 11am. Finish at 2pm. Where? Filwood Playing Fields, Creswicke Road. Cost: £2 per day. Contact: Anita (0117 908 4248)
Children’s Holiday Cookery Classes What? Cookery classes from the Community Kitchen.
Where? Knowle West Health Association, Barnstaple Road. When? Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th July. Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th August. 10am–12 noon & 12.30-2.30pm. Cost: £1.50 per session. Contact: Tina & Bearnie (0117 963 9569 / kitchen@knowlewesthealthassoc.org.uk)
Summer Fun with the Playrangers What? Join the Playrangers from the Out2Play team for summer playdays including water play, spin painting, wacky races, face painting, bicycle maintenance, cardboard city, adventure play, sports, arts and crafts and barbecues. When? Thursdays, 12-4pm Where? A variety of locations across the area: 28th July: Knowle West Media Centre (Leinster Avenue) 4th August: The Mede (Marshall Walk, Inns Court) 11th August: Filwood Broadway, Old Swimming Pool 18th August: Newquay Road Open Space 25th August: Knowle West Health Park (Downton Road) Cost: Free. Open to all school age children. Under 8s must be accompanied by a parent or older sibling. Contact: Out2Play (0117 978 2187 / out2play.csve@gmail.com)
Celebrating Age Festival What? One of the only events specifically for older people: taster sessions, city walks, dance classes and tea parties; there’s something for everyone to enjoy! The finale day will be held in Colston Hall, where there will be stalls, a fashion show and a performance by eleven piece swing and jive band The Regular Joes. When? August 30th – September 3rd. Contact: Claire (0117 927 6614)
Pride of Place exhibition What? An exhibition at the new M Shed museum celebrating projects and initiatives from each area of our city. Check out the exhibit from our Neighbourhood Partnership! See page 2 for more details. When? 23rd-31st July. Cost: Free
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Celebrating success! ‘Outstanding’ report for local specialist nursery words by linda tanner
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lminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School is celebrating after being rated outstanding by Ofsted for a second time. Inspectors said the school had kept up its superb provision as it had expanded and developed the services it provides for children and their families. The Ofsted visit came just three days after acting headteacher Sheila Weir took over from retiring head Pat Rogers. Their report highlighted the nurturing and harmonious atmosphere and said children’s behaviour was outstanding, with excellent attitudes towards learning. The inspectors commented: “the quality of care, guidance and support
is exceptionally high”. Acting head Sheila Weir said: “We were pleased to be judged outstanding again, especially as the bar has been raised since the last time we were inspected. We have tremendous support from our parents. They are overwhelmingly positive.” In the past year, the nursery has merged with the former Footprints Children’s Centre to provide Bristol’s first specialist children’s centre. For more information visit www.ilminsterchildren.co.uk or call 0117 903 0255 (Nursery School site) or 0117 903 9781 (Children’s Centre).
Painting and cooking. Photos supplied by Lil Bowers.
Positive Futures get the Gold Standard! Words by alistair dale, positive futures
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he local Positive Futures project has been recognised nationally by achieving a Gold rating for their annual report. Positive Futures is part of the Youth Moves programme for young people aged 10-19 in the area. Every year the programme is measured against a number of areas, including the number of
young people it has worked with, the quality of its programmes and the outcomes it produces. The independent report stated that “the project has helped to reduce anti-social behaviour and promote community cohesion”, and “they present strong evidence to show how they make a tangible difference to their community”.
Alistair Dale, Project Manager said: “This rating recognises all the hard work that the team carry out with young people across the community, in schools, youth clubs and targeted programmes. It also recognises the creative and innovative approaches taken to working with these groups, the involvement of the young people in the programmes plus the strength of our partnership working.” For more information contact Alistair Dale on 0117 903 9805.
Photo supplied by Alistair Dale
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Health & Wellbeing Domestic Abuse: there’s no excuse! words by safer bristol
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recent survey has shown that over 50% of people living in Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill would turn to their friends and family first if they were experiencing abuse in a relationship. So would you know what to do if someone you cared about was being abused in his or her relationship? The following advice might help you: • Take the person seriously and believe what they say. • Respect their wishes at all times. Ask them what they want. • Give them time to discuss their feelings and needs at their own pace. • Stress that they are not responsible for the abuse and that they are not alone. Emphasise that choosing not to leave does not make them responsible for further abuse. • Find out if they need medical help. • Assist them in making contact with agencies who may be able to help. • Do not push them to do anything they are not ready
to do. They are probably the best judge of what the best way forward is and what action is safe. • Assure them of your confidentiality unless there are child protection issues, which must be reported. • Check whether it is safe to contact them and what the safest way is of keeping in touch. Remember some people feel able to confide in a friend, others do not - if you think that your friend might be in a violent or abusive relationship, it’s okay to ask directly. For help and advice call the Bristol Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 6949 999 or visit www.bdaf.org.uk If you do not want to get involved directly but suspect someone is suffering from Domestic Violence, you can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You will not need to give your name and your call cannot be traced.
Poo Action Week (PAW) words by safer bristol
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ollowing complaints from residents who attended the last Filwood Neighbourhood Forum meeting, Bristol City Council and the Police are joining forces for a week of action to tackle dog fouling in Filwood. PAW will run during the second week in August. Enforcement officers from Bristol City Council and local PCSOs will be out and about in Filwood targeting the streets where residents have told us there is a problem with dog fouling. Anyone caught not picking up after their dog will be issued with an £80 on the spot fine. Free dog poo bags will be available to collect at local community venues including
Knowle West Health Park, the Community in Partnership office on Filwood Broadway and Filwood Community Centre. You can help us to keep the streets clear of dog mess! To report a dog owner who does not clear up after their dog call the Dog Warden on 0117 922 2500 or email dog.warden@bristol.gov.uk with the details of the owner, location and type of dog. To find out more about PAW call Anita Pearce on 0117 908 4248 or email anita.pearce@bristol.gov.uk
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Alfie the dog. Photo supplied by Bart Blazejewski.
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Knowle West Health Park Daily activities at various times
Call 0117 377 02255 for more info Active Lifestyles Assessments: support to find the activities for you (free). Smoking cessation: it’s easier with support! (free). Pathways to Health: support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free). Counselling for men and women who are struggling with life and want support (free).
Mondays
10-11am: Armchair Exercise, gentle exercise for people with limited mobility (£2). 11am-12pm: One Heart Walking Group, meets in the café for a guided walk of one or two miles (free).
burning exercise to help all become trimmer (£3).
Wednesdays
1-2.30pm: Lunch Club, bring lunch while the café is closed and we provide an activity. 6.30-7.30pm: Boxercise (£4). 7.45-8.45pm: Zumba (£4).
Thursdays
9.30am-12pm: Fit and Fab, a drop-in group with the fun approach to getting healthy (80p). 6-7pm: Aerobics, improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3). 7-8pm: Absolute beginners, exercise class. A good place to start getting active (£3).
Fridays
Tuesdays
10am-12pm: Art on Referral – speak to Sue Partridge to find out more: 0117 377 2252. 12.45-2.45pm: Breast Is Best Group, breastfeeding support group (free). 6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tums; fat
10am-12pm: Lipreading class, for people who are beginning to lose their hearing (£1). 11am: Aricular Acupuncture, for anyone needing to reduce their stress (£3).
Young People’s Activities Tuesdays
4.30-5.30pm: Boxing, for 8-14yrs (80p). 4.15pm: Play Rangers in the Park (free).
Wednesdays
9.30-10am: Stretch-n-Grow, stories, songs and games for 2-5 year olds (80p). 9am-5pm: Family counselling, for children and families (free). 9am-1pm: Young People’s Counselling, part of Focus on Families (free). 5-6pm: Hip Hop Starz, dance fun for 8-12yrs (80p).
Thursdays
1.30-5.30pm: Play Therapy, counselling for children (free).
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4-5pm: Afterschool club, 4-10yrs: fun, active play (80p). Family, Food and Fun: helping all the family get more active (September 2011) (free). Call 0117 922 3656 for info.
Summer School Holidays – Holiday Fun Every Friday from 29th July to 26th August, 10am-3pm: Holiday Fun Day, sports fun for children between 4-12 years (£4, bring a packed lunch).
Every Thursday from 28th July to 11th August, 10am-2.30pm: Holiday Dance Club, for 8-12yrs (£3, bring a packed lunch).
Coming soon Café With great pleasure we can announce that the Knowle West Health Park Café should be re-opening very soon! We are putting the finishing touches to improving the facility, including a new front door directly into the venue. Watch this space for more news in the next issue and please do keep an eye on our website for some introductory vouchers and discounts: www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk
Family, Food and Fun Family fun which helps everyone get fitter. For families with children between 5-14 years, who could be a healthier weight. Learn more about food and have a great time too! Call 0117 922 3656 for more information and to book a place.
Health Matters Starting on 7th September 2011, 9.30-11.45am, is a fantastic 12 week course for adults. It features a range of health issues in a fun, easy to understand way while supporting group members to set their own goals to improve their own health. Free crèche. For more information call Sally on 0117 903 0024.
Coming soon to Focus on Families • Anger Management for Men: a 6 week course starting 29th September 2011. • Parenting Children with Complex Needs: an 8 week course run by Barnardos. Contact Lisa or Katrina on 0117 978 2441. • Parents’ Drop in Sessions: need a bit of advice throughout the long summer holidays? For more info see our brochure or website www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk or call Lisa or Katrina on 0117 978 2441. For all enquiries about Focus on Families, call Garth on 0117 377 2256.
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Weds & Thurs, 10am-11.30am Learn how to use email, search the Internet and stay safe online. More advanced courses available too! We’re also looking for volunteers to help share their computer skills.
Fun activities for 10-16 year olds this summer radio podcasting • graffiti boards t-shirt design • photography create a comic • movie nights digital orienteering • games contest
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local events
regular Groups
music & dance
courses
Car boot sale
Parent and Toddler Group
bristol harbour festival
foods of the world course
Motion dance movement sessions
STRETCH-N-GROW
South Bristol Sports Centre, Sunday 24th July. Sellers from 10am (cars £7, vans and trailers £10, no traders). Buyers from 11am. Call 0117 903 8681.
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Wednesday 3rd August, 7-9pm, Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road, Filwood, BS4 1WH.
ladies’ adult entertainment evening
Saturday 3rd September, Filwood Community Centre. Strictly 18+. Tickets only. Contact June: 0117 903 8052.
Thursdays, 10am-12pm at The Mede. Children up to age 5, £1 each. A fun, creative and educational space for children and a relaxing space for Mums.
Over 50s Bingo
Come to Filwood Community Centre for a game of bingo, cup of tea and a chat every Tuesday morning 10.30am-12noon. Contact Knowle West Health Association on 0117 963 9569.
bingo for all!
Prize bingo evenings at Filwood Community Centre, from 6pm on Thursdays. Contact June: 0117 903 8052.
29th-31st July, city centre. Local artists involved in the 4NINE record label at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) will be performing in the Good Living zone at the amphitheatre on Sunday 31st July, around 1.30pm. Visit www. bristolharbourfestival.co.uk
Every Friday 11.30am12.30pm at The Mede. A group for women who wish to re-energise. Caters for all abilities. £3 per session.
Sample a variety of flavours from Britain, Poland, Wales, Ireland, Spain and Morocco (and all the countries in between!) 14th September - 19th October (6 weeks), 10am–12 noon at Filwood Community Centre. Call 0117 963 9569.
Wednesdays, 9.30-10am, Knowle West Health Park. A class for 2-5 year olds, using props, songs, stories and games to take children on an adventure while getting fit. 80p, term time only. Call 0117 377 2255.
Space and support for local businesses Whether you’re a sole trader needing a desk away from the bustle of home or a company of 3-6 people, base yourself at K WEST at Knowle West Media Centre and be part of a creative business community. Individual desk space, self-contained offices & meeting rooms Flexible terms On-site creative services in web design, graphic design and photography All bills except telephone included Free on-site technical support Off-road parking
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