Community In Partnership For the residents of Filwood, and parts of Knowle and Windmill Hill ISSUE 52 may - July 2012
Times are changing... Young photographers reimagine Filwood Broadway Photo by Georgia Corum, Nlarge Photography. From the exhibition ‘Knowle West vs. Banksy’
INSIDE: Knowle West Regeneration Plan, p.2 • Hearts & Stars awards, p.4 • Local football, p.5 www.knowlewest.co.uk
Community In Partnership A word from your Editor
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The proposed plan for Knowle West. Supplied by Bristol City Council. View the full plan at www.bristol.gov.uk/kwrf
The proposed plan for Knowle West Get involved – comment on the proposed plan! The Project Team, Bristol City Council
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ou can comment online on the proposed plan to regenerate the Knowle West area until Friday 18th May. Visit www.bristol.gov.uk/kwrf The proposed plan for Knowle West aims to bring a range of improvements to benefit your neighbourhood over the next 20 years. Improvements include new housing, new shops, new local employment opportunities and better community facilities.
Ideas for the proposed plan have been developed through working with local residents for the last three years. The proposed plan has been endorsed by the Knowle West Project Board, which includes local ward councillors. If you have not yet commented, please let us know what you think. Your views will be fed into the final version of the plan for Knowle West, due to be signed off by the Council’s Cabinet at end of the year.
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ollowing the closure of the Salcombe Road Housing Office, a new session is starting in Knowle West on 1st May for people who are in difficulty with their Council rent. A Bristol City Council Rents Adviser will attend
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his summer is a special one for Great Britain, with the Olympics almost upon us. A few weeks after this issue goes to print, the Olympic torch will be passed from person-to-person, communityto-community, making its way around the country. Knowle West has its fair share of celebrations this summer too, with festivals, exhibitions, and community events. Don’t miss out! We’re always keen to hear from you. Contact your editor: e-mail rachel.clarke@kwmc.org.uk or call 0117 903 0444.
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each week and a Benefit / Debt dropin will also be running with South Bristol Advice Service. The drop-in session will run every Tuesday, 1-3pm at the Filwood Hope Advice Centre, 11 & 13 Filwood Broadway. Contact 0117 963 4566.
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News & Events Local News Filwood Broadway plan agreed by Council & community The Project Team, Bristol City Council
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nowledge readers will know that last autumn the Council started working with residents, business and developers, to produce plans to regenerate Filwood Broadway. The Council’s Cabinet has recently agreed the ‘Filwood Broadway Framework’ document, which outlines the plan for the Broadway. The plan has also been endorsed locally by Community In Partnership. The plan identifies six priority projects designed to bring about the following vision, which
has been agreed with local people: “The Broadway to fulfil its role as the busy, fun and welcoming heart of Filwood. It will be a place for local people to be proud of.” The plan includes new housing and community facilities, improved public areas and range of shops, to make it a successful place for local people. Critical to the success will be attracting a decent sized supermarket, long lacking in the area. The Council will soon be starting a tender process to secure a supermarket operator.
Get into the festival spirit! Rachel clarke, editor
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here will be a host of largescale events taking place this summer, showcasing the finest our community and local organisations have to offer - keep your fingers crossed for good weather! The Park will host the Knowle West Fest on Saturday 9th June (10am-3pm), to coincide with the start of city-wide events Big Green Week, the Get Growing Trail and The Big Lunch. There’ll be cookery workshops and demonstrations, container growing, open gardens, 5-a-side football, a bouncy castle,
and storytelling workshops. The College, based in the former City of Bristol College building on Marksbury Road, will also be hosting a BIG Green Lunch on Saturday 16th June. Knowle West Health Park will be celebrating 10 years of healthy living and getting us into the mood for the Olympics and Paralympics on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th June, with sports taster sessions, entertainment, schools activities, a parade and an exhibition. Visit www.knowlewest.co.uk
STOP PRESS! Local resident Ken Jones has received the Lord
Mayor’s Medal for his service to the community: for improving the quality of life of residents our area, his work as a Scout leader and his involvement with the church boys’ and girls’ brigade. Congratulations for this well-deserved recognition of your commitment and hard work!
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Local boxer to open festival Bob Fisher, local boxer and recipient of the Paralympic Order of Merit, is one of the sportspeople opening the Celebrating Age festival (p.12). Working together Thank you to local residents, organisations and the police for their commitment to working together to reduce crime rates. Sadly missed We were sad to hear of the death of Sheila Blacker. She will be missed and we’d like to say thank you for the work she did within the community. Health Association seeks residents for their board Knowle West Health Association are looking for local residents to join their board. Call 0117 963 9569 for details. Bingo at the Community Centre It’s back! Thursdays, 6-8pm. Contact June: 0117 903 8052. Your community centre Community In Partnership is now based in Filwood Community Centre and the building has a range of spaces for hire. The former CIP office on Filwood Broadway is now the Neighbourhood Partnership office. Health services The Walk in Centre has been be re-located to South Bristol Community Hospital but there’s still plenty to do at Knowle West Health Park (p.9).
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Making a difference Star spotting: Hearts & Stars picture special
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he Hearts & Stars awards celebrate the work done by volunteers in our area. The 2011 awards were given out at Filwood Community Centre earlier this year. The winners were: Newcomer award: Charlene Charles Outside the area award: Owen Dunkley People’s Choice: Alison Honeyfield Churches award: Alister Palmer Young person’s award: Casey Kissack Older person’s award: Peter Wakerley Group award: Knowle West Residents’ Planning Group Outstanding achievement: Andy Williams Lifetime achievement: Graham Blacker
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ongratulations to all of the nominees and winners and a big thank you for all of the work you do to make our area a better place to be.
Clockwise from top left: Knowle West Arts Promotion; guests enjoying the evening; Ann Smith presents the awards, Lifetime Achievement winner Graham Blacker; Ken Jones collects the group award. Photos: Nlarge Photography.
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Football Broadwalk FC move to The Pavilion andrew Williams
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roadwalk F.C. was formed in 1998 by local men Andy Price, Paul Elvins, and Mike and Ian Alden. The club started off playing their games at ‘The Jungle’, Salcombe Road. Since then Broadwalk has grown in strength and now has teams that range from under 8’s through to under 18’s, plus adult teams. Also, Broadwalk started a new Ladies team and a Disability team this season. They gained their first premises
at The Park, Daventry Road, where they stayed for 3 years. Through their development plan and with support from Somerset F.A., they have now moved to The Pavilion, Filwood Playing Fields, Creswicke Road. The club now boast over 200 members and have formed a fundraising committee with help and support from parents. Through the hard work and commitment of Secretary Andy Williams and previous chair Mike Alden the club has won
Cup victory for Broad Plain House FC graham pring, chairman of Broad plain house fc
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he Broad Plain House A Team won the 2011-2012 Jack Jenkins cup beating Long Ashton A Team 1-0 at Yate Town FC ground. In a very competitive game, Broad Plain House went ahead after ten minutes through a well taken goal from 16 year old Wade Gwyther. Despite dominating the first half, Broad Plain House (BPH)
could not increase their lead. In the second half Long Ashton improved considerably and only stout defending from veterans Mark Read and Andy Barton kept Long Ashton at bay. The BPH team put in a really great performance to enable captain Jerry Hartrey to lift the trophy for a delighted manager Ronnie Carroll.
The victorious Broad Plain House FC. Photo supplied by Graham Pring.
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‘The Charter Standard Community Club Award’ also ‘The F.A. Community Club Award’. The Trustees of Filwood Playing Fields fully supported and warmly welcomed Broadwalk F.C. moving into The Pavilion: it is a wonderful community asset with great potential. New members are always welcomed. For further information contact Andrew Williams on 07980 432697.
Children’s teams update Anthony Morrison & Neil Critchley ver the last two seasons Broadwalk Under 11s have made it to two Cup Finals. Last season they won the League and Cup without losing a single game. They are playing in a higher league this season, after promotion, and are currently top with one game left to play. Broadwalk Under 12s started the season with a 7 - 1 win over Lawrence Weston Colts, followed by a 3 - 1 win over newly promoted Nicholas Wanderers. In the quarter final they played Bristol Central at Eastville Park. The game was very close and ended with a 4 - 3 victory for Broadwalk, after extra time was played. This sent them into the semi final tie against Bromley Heath, a well-established team in their division. Broadwalk came through this game as comfortable 5 - 0 victors.
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Services & schools Your newsletter needs YOU! rachel clarke, editor
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re you a roving reporter or a wannabe photographer? Would you like to get involved in community journalism and share local news? We’re looking for local residents of all ages who’d like to help us improve the Knowledge newsletter and Knowle West community website. Whether you have an idea for a feature, something you think we should try on the website, a letter, a suggestion for a competition, or
anything else, we’d love to hear from you! Make sure you keep up-todate between newsletters: for the latest news and events, visit your community website at www. knowlewest.co.uk. If you’d like support getting online, Knowle West Media Centre (0117 903 0444) and the Filwood Centre (0117 909 6528) can help you. You can reach me, your editor, at KWMC or by e-mailing rachel.clarke@kwmc.org.uk
get involved in decision-making in your area
Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting Tuesday 12th June, 6-8pm - Knowle Community Centre, Greenwood Road Windmill Hill Neighbourhood Forum Monday 25th June, 7-9pm - Victoria Park Bowling Club, Nutgrove Avenue Knowle Neighbourhood Forum Friday 6th July, 7-9pm - Redcatch Community Centre, Redcatch Road
Counselling, advice & support services
Knowle West Health Park Downton Road Counselling for men, women and young people, and family and child counselling. Contact Garth on 0117 377 2256. Welcome Counselling - a service for men, families and children who have been sexually abused or raped. Call 0117 935 1707. Kwads: supporting drug and alcohol affected families Education groups, family forum, assessments and support. 0117 953 3870 49-51 Filwood Broadway Filwood Hope Advice Centre Drop-in service, benefit and debt advice, counselling. 0117 963 4566 11 & 13 Filwood Broadway Samaritans Completely confidential emotional support 24 hours a day. 0117 983 1000
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n Thursday 5th April over 100 parents and children attended a morning of Easter crafts at Ilminster Avenue Specialist Children’s Centre. While the children enjoyed making bonnets, little pom pom animals and cards, parents could look at displays and talk to representatives from the Family Information Service, the new Hengrove Leisure Centre and the Family Action
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programme. The highlight of the morning was singing Easter songs and, of course, an Easter egg hunt through the garden. This event is just one of the many activities going on at the children’s centre: if you have a child under 5 and would like more information about regular groups and activities, please call us on 0117 903 9781.
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Local voices ‘Bedminster College sale stalled’ david parkes
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lans by the Homes and Communities Agency and the Council to sell off the Marksbury Road College and the adjoining Northern Slopes have taken a step back with the announcement that they are reviewing the potential for a school on the site. This has been one of the objectives of the campaign group BS3 campus who have been campaigning that the site should not just be sold off to the highest bidder for housing and have produced their own “sustainable community” vision for this site. For more details see www.bs3campus.org.uk The College is currently occupied by Artspace who offer a range of activities and facilities for local art and community groups including the Campus skate-park. The College is intending to hold a BIG Green Lunch at the site on June 16th to link with Bristol’s Big Green Week and are encouraging local people to get involved. Contact Aedon Grieve on 07403 431700.
The Knowledge asked Bristol City Council and the landowners to respond to the article:
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he landowners regard the opportunity to develop a new school on the site as potentially a very positive development. As a result, they have extended the current tender process to allow time for the feasibility of this new proposal to be considered. In consultation with the local community the landowners have always said that any development of the site will include an element of employment and / or community space as well as new homes. This commitment is set out in the tender documentation that has been issued to all parties who have registered their interest in the site. If the feasibility is successful, the new school will be delivered separately by Bristol City Council on part of the site.
Your Views: “What do you think should happen to the Marksbury Road college site?” “The Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI) supports a maximum of 250 new dwellings on the development site, but no building behind Lurgan Walk and Glyn Vale. The green space must be for natural informal play and wildlife. We support MACA’s views on the College building.” Len Wyatt, NSI “Marksbury Area Community Association (MACA) wish to see the College building retained for community use for employment, education and skills training. We support the Northern Slopes Initiative’s views on green spaces.” Julia Tutton, MACA Northern Slopes Initiative: www.northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk / enquiries@northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk The College: www.artspacecollege.com / thecollege@artspacelifespace.com BS3 Campus: www.bs3campus.org.uk Bristol City Council: www.bristol.gov.uk / Switchboard 0117 922 2000
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See the world through young eyes with Nlarge
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his summer, KWMC will be hosting a retrospective exhibition as part of the Bristol Festival of Photography 2012, to showcase the past and present work of Nlarge Photography, a group of talented young photographers. ‘Looking Through Young Eyes’ will include pieces from recent exhibitions including ‘Knowle West vs. Banksy’, which was inspired by the graffiti artist’s take-over of the Bristol Museum in 2009 and aimed to involve young people in the redevelopment plans for their area. One of the photographs from
‘Green’ events and energy projects at KWMC So La Bristol: solar energy when you need it 30 Council tenants in Knowle West could receive free solar panels and a battery system as part of this new solar energy project. The battery will power household lights and allow homes to store some of the electricity
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‘Knowle West vs. Banksy’ - a reimagining of Filwood Broadway by Georgia Corum - can be seen on the front cover of this issue. Nlarge meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6-8pm and their exhibition runs until Thursday 31st July (Monday -Thursday 10am - 5pm and Friday 10am - 4.30pm). To coincide with the exhibition, they are also running two free ‘Introduction to Digital Photography’ workshops for 13-19 year olds on 8th and 15th May. No experience is necessary; please contact nlarge@kwmc.org.uk to reserve your place. generated in order to use it later. Contact Misty and Gail on 0117 903 0444 for more details. ‘A Midsummer Night: Green’ Wednesday 13th June, 6-8pm Spend a midsummer eve with KWMC and experience a tour with a difference: visit our sustainable building, try locally-sourced food and discover something to see, do and learn in each room.
Know Your South Bristol event, Saturday 23rd June, 11am-4pm Join KWMC, community groups, and the University of Bristol to explore local history and culture as part of the ‘Know Your Bristol’ programme. Bring your photographs and home movies of South Bristol and we’ll digitise them if we can! People will be on hand to record your own local knowledge as part of the University of Local Knowledge (ULK) project too. Contact Penny for more details. Who are we? We’ve been based here for over 15 years, supporting people to get the most out of digital technologies and the arts. Contact us: 0117 903 0444 www.kwmc.org.uk Find knowlewestmedia on Facebook and Twitter.
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Knowle West Health Park Adult Activities and Services Daily activities at various times - call 0117 377 2255 for more info
burning exercise to help all become trimmer (£3).
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). Call Garth on 0117 377 2256 for more info. Bootcamp: the way to get fit is now on daily at various times with Jason Hodge. FFI: www. hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk or 07855 465872.
Wednesdays
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9.30-11.30am: Fit and Fab, a drop-in group with the fun approach to getting healthy (80p). 6-7pm: Step Aerobics, improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3). 7-8pm: Absolute beginners, exercise class, a good place to start getting active (£2).
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), also provides information on joining the Two & Three Heart Groups. 4.30-5.30pm: Smoking Cessation Group to help you quit (free).
Tuesdays
9.30am-12pm: Smoking Cessation – Contact Bonnie (0117 984 1650). 10am-12pm: Art on Referral – speak to Sue Partridge to find out more (0117 377 2252). 6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tums; fat
9.30am-12.30pm: Health Matters - the fun and informative way to learn more about good health. Call Sally on 0117 903 0024 for more info (free). 10.30-11.45am: Tai Chi for Wellbeing, simple movements to help with balance, relaxation and flexibility (£3.50). 1-2.30pm: Lunch Club, in the café followed by an activity. 7.45-8.45pm: Zumba with Tracy Bedford.
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10am-12pm: Lipreading class, for people who are beginning to lose their hearing (£1). 11am-12pm: Ear Acupuncture with Chris Kirby (£3).
Knowle West Health Park Summer Festival Friday 29th and Saturday 30th June 2012 Celebrating 10 years of Healthy Living. A fun day out for all the family. • Try out an Olympic or Paralympic sport. • Watch demonstrations of sporting activities provided by local sports clubs. • Sample some of the activities that are on offer at the Health Park from Armchair exercises to Zumba. • Explore the exhibition of films and photos showing life on the Health Park over the past 10 years.
Plus, on Saturday afternoon we plan to have an Olympic style ceremony with parades, and singing and dancing performances by local organisations. For more information contact Sue Moss on 0117 377 2255 or events.kwhp@gmail.com
4.30-5.30pm: Boxing, for 8-14 year olds (80p). 4.15pm: Play Rangers in the Park (free).
Wednesdays
Mondays
4-5pm: Junior Boot Camp with Jason Hodge. Contact 07855 465872.
Tuesdays
1-5pm: Play Therapy, counselling for children (free).
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).
Thursdays
4-5pm: Afterschool club, 4-12 year olds, fun, active play (80p).
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Whisk! The Health Park café is operated by Bristol caterers Whisk Food Experiences Ltd. If you have any queries or wish to discuss your catering requirements then please do get in touch by email at hello@whiskuk.com or call 0117 377 2576.
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Is someone you care about using alcohol or drugs? They need help. And you do too. Everyone knows that drug and alcohol users need help to kick the habit, and stay healthy. There are high-profile services to help them. But what about the families and friends who suffer the fallout: “How are they going to be when I get home today?” Will there be any money in the house? Will there be a fight? How can you talk to them without causing another row? Who will listen to your worries without judging you? Parents, colleagues, partners, siblings, children... anyone close to a drug or alcohol user can feel powerless and isolated, and suffer the very real symptoms of depression. Kwads is here for you. We will listen. And we’ll help you make very practical changes for the better. Which will help the person you care about as well. Call us on 0117 953 3870 or email info@kwads.org.uk
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Filwood Hope Advice Centre
11 & 13 Filwood Broadway, Bristol BS4 1JL Do you need to contact the Housing Dept at Bristol City Council? Filwood Hope is a SELF SERVICE POINT – offering free direct access to the Housing Dept. about any housing related issues, by telephone or internet. Having problems with Council rent arrears? Drop in session with BCC Rents Adviser Every Tuesday from 1st May 1-3pm
Also Benefit & Debt Advice by South Bristol Advice Services, every Tuesday 1-3pm and Thursday 10-12pm Opening Hours – 9.30am til 1pm, Monday to Friday. Call in to use the Drop-In service or contact us through: 0117 963 4566 / e-mail: advice@filwoodhope.org ‘Serving the community in Knowle West for 15 years.’
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION
We offer support to anyone who is affected by a lung condition. This includes friends, family and carers. We have meetings in Bristol, why not come along and meet like minded people? We have regular speakers, events and outings throughout the year.
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The Bristol group meets at The Park, Daventry Road, Knowle, monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, 2-4pm. Contact Sandra on 0117 977 3902. The Withywood group meets at The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, monthly on the 1st Wednesday, 2-4pm. Contact Mike on 0117 987 7611.
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Dates for your diary city-wide events
local celebrations
regular Groups
food
celebrating age festival
windmill hill city farm spring festival
Motion Dance Movement
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
knowle west fest
Parent and Toddler Group
9th - 23rd June. As well as the launch in the city centre and finale at Colston Hall, there will be a programme of activities across the 14 Neighbourhood Partnership areas. See www.bristol.gov. uk/page/celebrating-agefestival-2012
Big green week
A week of talks, film, theatre and art with an environmental theme. Events taking place in our area too: at Knowle West Media Centre, Bramble Farm, The College on Marksbury Road, and Buried Treasure at The Park. Visit www. biggreenweek.com
Saturday 26th May, 12-7pm. Bands, musicians, market stalls, food and children’s workshops. Adults £5, Under 16’s free.
Saturday 9th June, 10am-3pm. The Park, Daventry Road. Cookery workshops and demos, container growing, football, bouncy castle. See p.3.
knowle west summer festival
Friday 29th & Saturday 30th June. Knowle West Health Park, Downtown Road. See p.3 and p.9 for more details.
A fun exercise session for women. Fridays, 11.30am 12.30pm, £3.50. The Mede, 1 Marshall Walk, Inns Court. Contact 0117 904 1220.
For children aged 0-5 years. Thursdays, 10am-12pm, £1.50. The Mede, 1 Marshall Walk, Inns Court. Contact 0117 904 1220.
Friendship Club
The Over 50s group at Filwood Community Centre is now for over 40s and is looking for new members:. Call KWHA 0117 963 9569.
Children’s cooking sessions. Wednesdays (25th April – 30th May & 13th June – 11th July). Thursdays (26th April – 31st May & 14th June – 12th July). 4 - 5.30pm. £1.50.
FeelGoodMoodFood
Learn which foods can lift your spirits. Wednesdays, 25th April – 30th May, 12.30 -2.30pm. £3 per week.
Salads,Salsas, Marinades&BBQ
Create summer foods to tempt and inspire. Thursdays, 26th April – 31st May, 10.30am – 12.30pm. £3 per week. Contact the Community Kitchen on 0117 963 9569.
Concerned about your drug or alcohol use? Come along to the FREE weekly sessions at Knowle West Health Association • Confidential Service • Advice and liaison from Criminal Justice Intervention Team drug workers • Weekly SMART recovery workshops • Fortnightly Blood Borne Virus clinic • Crèche (term-time only 2-4pm) • Over 18s only When: Mondays Drop-in, 2-3.30pm Blood Borne Virus clinic, fortnightly 3-3.30pm SMART workshop, 3.30-5pm
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Thanks to: the Newsletter Steering Group (Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt), Neighbourhood Management (Anita Pearce, Kurt James), Knowle West Media Centre, who facilitate the production (Rachel Clarke - Editor), KWMC Design for the design. All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Management, Steering Group or KWMC.
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