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For the residents of Filwood, and parts of
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ISSUE 66 FEBRUARY - MAY 2015
Made in Knowle West
Pop-up factory supplies locally-made furniture to new Business Park
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Carol bus attacked
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Re-drawing the map‌
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Community Centre appeals for information after arson attack
Changes to Bristol’s ward boundaries are proposed
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THANKS TO: the Newsletter Steering Group (Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt), Neighbourhood Partnership (Andrew McLean, Val Talbot) and Knowle West Media Centre (Rachel Clarke - Editor, Bart Blazejewski Designer, Sue Mackinnon - Community Journalism). All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Management, Steering Group or KWMC.
Inns Court Play Area: what’s been happening?
Knowle West: great and green Rachel Clarke As we move into Bristol’s year as European Green Capital - a recognition of how environmentallyfriendly our city is - it’s a great time to celebrate the many fantastic ‘green’ projects in our community. From recycling materials to make furniture (p.5) and a new outdoor walking route across the neighbourhood (p.4), to all of the cooking and growing that’s happening (p.8), Knowle West has lots of sustainable activity to be proud of. In this first issue of 2015 we’re also marking several new beginnings. The Green Business Park is nearing completion (p.4) and you can have your say about the future of Melvin Square (p.4) - I’m sure Knowle West Future would love to hear from you! As well as a possible new playground in Inns Court (p.2), 2015 could also see the alteration of ward boundaries in our area (p.3). This issue contains three great articles written and researched by community reporters. You can contact Sue Mackinnon if you’re interested in becoming a community reporter and writing about stories and issues in the area (sue@kwmc.org.uk). As always, you can send your articles and letters to me by e-mail (rachel.clarke@kwmc. org.uk) or give me a call on 0117 903 0444.
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to local officers about, please join us. You can find out more, including dates and venues, on the Council’s website: www.bristol.gov.uk/ neighbourhoodpartnerships
By Lloyd Allen In the last Knowledge there was an article about proposals to build a new play area in Inns Court. Since then over 200 local people have had their say and taken part in the survey. Here are some of the highlights: - 87% of people were in favour of a new park, some of whom live very close to the park; - We received some really useful comments about the age ranges that the park equipment should be aimed at; - There were a lot of positive comments about the plan, but there was strong opposition to the plans too; - Concerns were raised about the equipment being damaged or abused. Requests were made for measures to prevent possible damage. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey. Your input has been really helpful. For more details please contact me on 0117 922 4320 / 07825 315628 / Lloyd.allen@ bristol.gov.uk
The proposed area for the new play area in Inns Court – shaded red and bordered by Inns Court Green.
Reviewing the Neighbourhood Forums By Lloyd Allen On Wednesday 21 January, Council and police officers met with local residents and councillors from Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill to look at the Neighbourhood Forum meetings that take place in Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill. What is a Neighbourhood Forum? A Neighbourhood Forum is a quarterly public meeting for residents, councillors, Council officers, local police and other local stakeholders to share what is happening in the area, discuss problems or issues that need attention, and see what can be done to improve the local area. If you want to find out more about what is going on, or you have a problem that you want to speak
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Why did we meet to review the Neighbourhood Forums? We wanted to see what was good about each of the Neighbourhood Forums, and what could be changed to make things better. There was some very honest feedback, some encouraging comments, and some really good ideas from everyone who attended. Thank you to those of you who came. We shall be putting some of the ideas into action in the coming months. For more details please contact me on 0117 922 4320 / 07825 315628 / Lloyd.allen@bristol. gov.uk
Community hosts a visit from the Mayor By Andrew McLean, Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator Elected Mayor George Ferguson paid a visit to Knowle West on Friday 13th February. He dropped in to Knowle DGE and met with pupils and parents, before making his first visit to Knowle West Health Park. Chief Executive Vicki Morris and representatives from health projects and the local GP practice were on hand to discuss changes in the Health Service and the impact on local neighbourhoods. The Mayor was keen to learn about the issues and experiences of local people across the neighbourhood, particularly those volunteering their time as activists managing resident projects. Later in the morning he spent some time at Filwood Community Centre, where he met the Centre’s management committee and staff, and learned about the history of the Centre and its hopes for the future. To round off the morning, the Mayor answered questions from local people in a lively question and answer session at Filwood Community Centre. Full details and photos from the Mayor’s visit next issue. The Mayor’s last visit to Knowle West (covered in Issue 58). Photo: Knowle West Media Centre
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Arson attack threatens future of local Carol Bus By Community Reporter Rianna Newman
News in Brief • Inns Court residents are setting up a Food Buying Group through the Bristol Pound and Real Economy. Members of the group will be able to order their groceries from local suppliers and producers and have them delivered to the Inns Court Centre on a weekly basis. Contact Hannah on 0117 904 2202 for more details. • Knowle-DGE is currently looking for new governors to help run and improve the school. The school, just off Leinster Avenue, educates children from across the city with emotional, behavioural or learning needs. For more information contact headteacher Darren Ewings on 0117 353 2011. • A new Bristol project is looking for local people to give neighbours, friends and colleagues advice on how to save electricity and gas. Energy Champions wants to train up to 150 people to help others lower their fuel bills and have warmer homes. The scheme funded by Ovo Energy and Bristol Green Capital will last throughout 2015. For details call 0117 934 1432. • The Knowle West Together group are hoping to repeat the successful Filwood Gets Fit event this summer, with another week of sports and fitness activities from 6th – 10th July. They are also looking to stage a community festival that will include music, food, sport and family activities. Details are not confirmed but the proposed date is Saturday 11th July. Contact Rachel, Knowledge editor, for more details. • Grants of up to £5,000 are available for organisations that work with young social housing tenants. Organisations can join up with 1625 Independent People to help tenants improve their financial confidence. For more details contact Melanie on 0117 317 8800. • As part of the European Green Capital award, Bristol 2015 Ltd are keen to hear from people with ideas for arts projects that could happen in our Neighbourhood Partnership area. Visit www.bristol2015.co.uk/ nap or or call 0117 379 0115.
The future of the popular Knowle West Carol Bus is under threat after the vehicle was gutted by an arson attack. Police and firefighters were called to the scene in the early hours of Saturday 20 December. The bus had been set on fire while parked in Barnstaple Road – following its annual festive drive around the area. The decorated bus, which plays carols throughout its journey, has been a local fixture for the past five years. Supported by local groups and volunteers, it helps to raise money for the Filwood Community Centre roof fund. Chair of Community in Partnership Knowle West (CIP) Denise Britt said she was “shocked and angry” and there was now a possibility the Carol Bus would not run again this year. She said: “I think it’s terrible …It isn’t just about the bus; it’s the hassle, the upset. It isn’t fair – the people that do those things don’t realise the consequences of what they do…” For the past two years the bus has been loaned by the E5 City Church. Pastor Pete Millward said it had been “a write off” and they were not in a “position to replace it” at the moment but it was going through insurance. He told the Knowledge: “It was used for a whole range of things especially mums and toddlers, youth groups or community trips out. We wouldn’t want this incident to distract from the fact it was a fantastic event. Many people from the community were able to come and enjoy the carol service and we plan to continue serving the community in any way we can.” An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm we were called to reports of a minibus on fire in Barnstaple Road at around 4am on Saturday 20 December 2014. The incident has been investigated and there are currently no further lines of enquiry. We would ask anyone who has any information or saw anything suspicious in the area at the time to please contact the Filwood Beat team on 101.”
Ward boundary proposals – what could they mean for you? The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published plans for new ward boundaries in Bristol. Following a consultation, where people in Bristol were invited to have their say on proposed new boundaries for the city’s electoral wards, the Commission is now considering the responses, with a view to publishing the final ward boundaries in May 2015. The full recommendations can be seen at: https://www.lgbce.org.uk/currentreviews/south-west/bristol/bristol The Commission aims to recommend new ward boundaries that mean each city councillor represents a similar number of voters and the pattern of wards reflects the interests and identities of local communities as well as promoting effective local government. The proposed new
wards include four larger wards served by three councillors and four smaller wards represented by one councillor. Other wards would continue to be represented by two councillors. Every ward has had a change to its boundary proposed. The proposals for our area include expanding the Filwood ward to the northwest, up to Marksbury Road and Parson Street. This would include the Kingswear and Torpoint areas (currently in Windmill Hill) and areas currently in the Bedminster ward (Parson St and some of Bedminster Road, including Hastings Road, Winbourne Road, Somermead, Martock Road, Martock Crescent and Highbury Road). Proposals for the Knowle ward include extending the west boundary so most of Daventry Road falls within Knowle, as well as Cossington Road, Wingfield Road, Beckington Road and properties on the south of Wootton Park.
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Green Business Park nears completion
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Knowle West Future: Your Voice, Your Choice By Amanda Ramsay Do you think a network of green spaces is important? At the end of February we will be holding events to see what people think about having a green network alongside the extra housing (up to 2,000 dwellings over 20 years due in various areas). A green circuit is a ring of green spaces around the edge of the estate for people and wildlife, alongside the areas earmarked for new housing, with a link across the estate to complete the circuit. This would give the area something to be proud of and something unique in Bristol.
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As the grey ceramic tiles and wooden cladding go up, the Filwood Green Business Park will soon be open for business. The Topping Out event held on 15th December marked the highest point in the build: on the roof a green roof has been laid and photovoltaic panels have been installed. This array of solar panels will produce more than 20% of the expected energy use on the site. Construction work is now concentrating on the internal services, plastering, painting, fixtures and fittings. The Business Park is aimed at environmental and ‘low carbon’ businesses. Bristol City Council is keen to attract those with fresh ideas to the Filwood Green Business Park, which will be ideal for research and development, light industrial uses and office-based businesses. Self-employed tradespeople can take up membership of the ‘Work Hub’ and there will be regular networking events where members can meet other local businesses. For more details visit www.filwoodgreen.co.uk or call 0117 352 1162. The Topping Out ceremony at Filwood Green Business Park. Photo: Bristol City Council
Please see our new website - www. knowlewestfuture.org - local notice boards for posters, and the local press for more details. Over the last few months Knowle West Future (KWF) has been busy working with planning experts Feria Urbanism towards developing proposals for a Neighbourhood Plan for the area. In mid-February we held a consultation about Melvin Square and what can be done to improve the area. Other areas may be included later. We need as many active volunteers as we can find to make sure the Neighbourhood Plan becomes a reality, giving local people power over what is happening to their area in the next 20 years. The Neighbourhood Plan is for you, so please get involved! If you can help in any way please let us know. KWF meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm, usually at Filwood Community Centre on Barnstaple Road. Please call Ken on 0117 966 8761 for more details or e-mail knowlewestfuture@gmail.com for more information. All details will be posted on the new website: www. knowlewestfuture.org and through Twitter: @KWestFuture and Facebook: www.facebook.com/Knowle WestFuture
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Sights and green spaces highlighted in walking route By Len Wyatt Some of our area’s most popular green spaces will be featured in a new walking and running route being put into place in South Bristol.
route for people with pushchairs/ buggies. The walk will be available from early May. For more details contact the Northern Slopes Initiative: enquiries@ northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk
Twelve community and parks groups have been involved in preparing the Bristol South Skyline Route, including local groups the Marksbury Area Community Association (MACA), Community In Partnership Knowle West, and the Northern Slopes Initiative (NSI). The route, using existing pavements and footpaths, begins at Temple Meads railway station, then follows the River Avon before climbing through Arnos Vale Cemetery up to Broadwalk. It then passes through Redcatch Park, Perretts Park and the Northern Slopes before tackling the Novers Steps. The full route is approximately six miles but there will be a shorter
Community Orchard in St John’s Burial Ground. Photo: Nancy Carlton.
Victoria Park. Photo: David Smith
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Local ladies feature in touring exhibition By Pippa Robinson Local mums will appear in a new exhibition about motherhood, which is set to open this Spring. Families with five generations of women have taken part in photography sessions over the last year, as part of the Mother in the Mother project which is exploring the relationships between women, their mothers and their children. Amy Jones, 21, took part in the photography sessions. She is mother to Evie-Mae, 3 months, and she was photographed with her mother Katrina, grandmother Joyce and great-grandmother Muriel. Amy said: “it was a great experience having the five generations photo done. We are not all together often so it was great fun and everyone joined in and had a laugh…Reminiscing on memories and how we bring up our kids with my mum and nan was nice too. It showed me how alike we all are and how things have been passed through the generations.” The photographs are part of the Mother in the Mother exhibition, which also includes interviews with the families and stories about mothering submitted by women across Bristol. The exhibition will be at Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue, from 14th March to 14th April, and opens with a Celebration of Motherhood on 14th March from 2-4.30pm. The exhibition will move to the maternity unit in Southmead Hospital later in the year. Amy and her family. Photo: Pippa Robinson
Local pop-up factory providing furniture for Green Business Park By Community Reporter Johnny Dadds
Local people are being trained to produce and renovate tables and chairs in a new pop-up factory in Knowle West. The project will also be providing sustainable furniture for Filwood Green Business Park – a centre for Bristol’s environmental businesses run by the City Council and due to open this spring. Located on the site of the former Eagle House Youth Centre in Newquay Road, the factory is providing employment and skills training for people from the area. Project Manager Justin Ricks from Knowle West Media Centre explains: “This contract with Midas construction – the main building contractor of the Business Park – has allowed us to provide local employment while sourcing everything locally where possible…People are really pleased to hear something positive is happening in this building and in the area. By providing training we hope people can progress in this field.” The factory employs five staff members who all live in South Bristol, including two trainees, Cameron Burrell (21) from Bedminster, and Knowle West resident and former postman Steve Probert. Steve (52) says: “I was a postman for 14 years… I’ve got an injury in my foot and arthritis, which limited the duties I can do, so 18 months ago I took ill health retirement. I’m learning how to put the furniture together … I’d like to get involved in getting more skills for myself and training other people.” The pop-up factory also offers opportunities for local volunteers to help re-purpose old furniture. Technician Tom Barnes who runs the CNC router says there will be a chance in the future for people to learn some of the factory skills. He explains: “There are plans to do workshops for people who are interested in having access to the machine.” For more information contact Justin Ricks on 0117 903 0444.
Zumba classes ‘changed my life’ By Community Reporter Rianna Newman Knowle West fitness instructor Kelly Skuse decided to take up Zumba after “looking into a class window and seeing everyone having fun”. This prompted the mother-of-four to attend her first session in the Latininspired dance-aerobics craze the following week. Kelly (33) recalls: “Although I didn’t know the moves, it was easy to follow and I was officially hooked.” Following a year of classes, she decided to train as an instructor, and qualified in September 2013 – now running weekly sessions at Filwood Community Centre. She explains: “I wanted to teach because Zumba helped me to gain confidence and lose weight whilst having fun, so I wanted to help people that were in the same boat
as me when I first started.” To date, Kelly has lost more than eight stone and says Zumba has been ‘completely life changing’. Before taking up the exercise, she describes herself as “depressed, overweight and with very low self-esteem”, only occasionally using the gym. She now takes a range of regular fitness classes and considers herself “so much healthier…” She says Zumba is suitable for all ages and abilities – although recommends consulting a GP beforehand if you have an illness, injury or disability. Classes run every Wednesday from 6-7pm at Filwood Community Centre. For further information contact Kelly on 0741 552 6901.
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Kelly Skuse. Photo: Rianna Newman.
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Emma Caton: Back on Track Up until six years ago Emma Caton was a successful Bristol-based artist with fantastic prospects. Then, on New Year’s Day 2008 Emma was run over and seriously injured by a car travelling at high speed and spent the next four years recovering from the accident. So traumatic were Emma’s injuries that she had to learn to walk all over again. By 2014, though, Emma had become stronger and decided to take the brave step of re-launching her career as an artist. “It felt very different to be in business the second time around”, she says. “I’d been away for a long time and I didn’t have the same confidence as before, and there seemed nowhere to get support for a small independent business like mine”. Emma met business support agency Blue Orchid at a ‘Women Outside the Box’ event in central Bristol in Autumn last year. Blue Orchid specialises in supporting start-up and small businesses and immediately she was assigned to an experienced Business Advisor who came to visit her premises at the BV Studios in Bedminster. The first step was to assess Emma’s business needs and then to put in place a development plan to help her business to survive and grow.
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Blue Orchid runs the Bristol Enterprise Support Service on behalf of Bristol City Council, and has a special focus on South Bristol linked to developments at the new Filwood Green Business Park. The flexible 1-to-1 business support provided by Blue Orchid has been invaluable for Emma, helping her to rebuild her confidence and to understand how to develop her business. Now Emma is back on track having recently completed a number of commissions for her resin-based artwork and with a steady pipeline of ongoing work. Emma was recently selected to exhibit at ‘Flux’, a New International Contemporary Arts exhibition set up by ‘Gray’s Art Gallery’, at The Rag Factory, London. Business Advisor Pete Hollingsworth has worked closely with Emma to upgrade her business and marketing plans, and to help her apply to the Arts Council for funding to support her plans to launch a community-based arts project in South Bristol. Says Pete: “Emma’s drive and determination is incredible, and it’s been inspiring for me to be able help her map out and begin her ‘new’ business journey”. Asked why she has located in South Bristol, Emma says: “BV Studios in Bedminster is ideally located and perfect for a creative business like mine. The accommodation is affordable and there’s a dynamic buzz about the place with
so many other artists and creatives based there.” For more information about Blue Orchid’s programme of support for start-up and small business go to www.blueorchid. co.uk email info@blueorchid.co.uk or call 01173 703 134. Emma Caton’s website is at www.emmacaton.com
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1. A surprise visitor to the Springfield allotment! Photo: KWHATheGardener, posted to local social network mykw.org.uk 2. On Tuesday 16th December Knowle West Health Association hosted the Friendship Club for a special Christmas Lunch at Filwood Community Centre. The food was prepared by the KWHA Kitchen team with help from staff and volunteers, and a lot of ingredients came from Springfield Allotments. Photo: Jack Harrington, posted to local social network mykw.org.uk 3. & 4. Celebrating the festive season with Christmas-themed bread characters and gingerbread treats! Photo: James Newman, posted to local social network mykw.org.uk 5. Rt Hon Dame Dawn Primarolo MP visited the Eagle House Pop Up Furniture Factory before
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Christmas and met the team from Knowle West Media Centre who are busy making desks and chairs for the new Filwood Green Business Park. Photo: Knowle West Media Centre. 6. The clay oven on the Springfield Allotment has had a lot of use since it was built. The team are looking forward to baking pizzas in the New Year! Photo: KWHATheGardener, posted to local social network mykw.org.uk 7. Over the last few months Knowle West Media Centre has been hosting reminiscence workshops where people could share memories and mementos of places across South Bristol, including the Filwood cinema and swimming pool. This photo from the Merrywood Girls’
School was brought in – do you recognise anyone? Photo: LuluThelwell, posted to local social network mykw.org.uk 8. The MemoryScapes Chest has been on tour across Knowle West in January and February, from Bristol Community Links to Knowle West Children’s Centre. It is filled with sights, sounds and smells of times gone by – and is inspired by memories of local residents. The chest has been produced by an artist working with Knowle West Media Centre. Photo: Lulu Thelwell, posted to local social network mykw. org.uk 9. The guys involved in the Woodland Workshops for Men have been building their own hazel fence panels and have started shaping wooden bowls. Photo: James Newman, posted to local social network mykw.org.uk
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Exploring social isolation with milk cartons and movies We’re currently making a documentary that explores how being socially isolated can affect young people aged 13-19 - and what can be done to tackle the problem. We recently hired a group of young people aged 18-24 to work on the film with local teenagers. Their research indicates that a large number of young people prefer communicating with their friends online rather than face to face. Also, the Early Help team in South Bristol has reported increased numbers of 13-19 year olds who are socially isolated. Inspired by the ‘missing child’ posters on the side of milk cartons in classic American films, our group has been giving out 3D milk cartons to raise awareness of the film and its subject. They are currently fundraising to buy filming equipment for the project, called Visible You. Any equipment bought or donated will be used by other young people in future projects at KWMC. Watch the video at http:// madeopen.co.uk/projects/visibleyou and please share it if you can! The documentary will be finished in March 2015. For more details contact Naomi on 0117 903 0444 or Naomi.yates@kwmc.org.uk
Peer into the past… Relive the history of South Bristol and open a giant box of memories. Our MemoryScapes Chest is currently on tour across Knowle West – and inside its drawers are sounds, smells and objects that recall times and places gone by. Back in 2014 we hosted reminiscence workshops about five locations in South Bristol: Filwood Swimming Pool, St Barnabas Church, the Wills Tobacco Factory, Eagle House and Filwood Cinema. We then commissioned Laura Kriefman of Guerilla Dance Project to make a portable chest that would include memories and objects about these places. Inspired by the stories of local residents, the drawers include music from local band The Eagles, press clippings about Knowle West boxing champions, and a selection of short films. As well as documenting local history and change, we hope that the chest can act as an educational tool
Events Control-Alt-Delete Mondays, 5-6.30pm, term time (free) Learn the basics of coding in a fun and exciting environment. For young people aged 9+ at beginner and intermediate level. Contact James on 0117 903 0444. XLR Sessions Tuesdays, 6-8pm, term time (free) Opportunities to explore music – from writing and recording to production and promotion. Ages 13-19. Contact James on 0117 903 0444. Creative & Digital Hub Wednesdays, 5-7pm, term time (free) A space for young people aged 10-19 to be creative, work on their own projects and create their own media masterpiece. Contact James on 0117 903 0444. Computers for Beginners Tuesdays, 10-11.30am (first six sessions free, then £3 per week) An introductory class for adults who are new to computers and technology. Contact reception on 0117 903 0444.
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for young people and a reminiscence tool for people with dementia. At the end of its tour we’ll be hosting a celebration tea party at Knowle West Media Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend the event on Thursday 5th March from 5-7.30pm. For more details contact Lucinda or Makala on 0117 903 0444 or lucinda.thelwell@ kwmc.org.uk MemoryScapes Celebration Tea Party Thursday 5th March, 5-7.30pm (free) Pull open the drawers of an interactive chest containing the sights, sounds and smells of days gone by. Join us for complimentary afternoon tea. All welcome! RSVP to Lucinda on 0117 903 0444. Exhibition: The South West Graduate Photography Prize 2014 14th January until 14th March (free) See new photographic work from the finalists of Fotonow’s South West Graduate Photography Prize competition 2014. Exhibition: Mother in the Mother 14th March – 14th April (free) This mixed-media exhibition from artist Pippa Robinson includes portrait photography, sound, sculpture, stories and craft. It invites us to consider the role of mothers within society and how parenting styles and behavior change across generations. The exhibition includes the stories and portraits of local families and opens with a Celebration of Motherhood on Saturday 14th March from 2.30-4pm (£1 - £3 plus booking fee). Visit www.motherinthemother.co.uk for more details.
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he following services are available for people living in south Bristol: • Men and Women’s Counselling • Sexual Abuse Counselling • Family Therapy • Therapy Groups • Parenting Courses • Self-Development Courses All of the services are free and provided by qualified practitioners. Crèche facilities are available for some services. Funded by the Big Lottery. Call 0117 377 2255 if you would like more information. You do not need to have a professional make a referral
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support! (free). Pathways to Health: support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free). Day to day living: courses providing skills and information for improving mental and emotional health (free). Counselling for men and women who are struggling with life and want support (free). Parenting Courses for parents with at least one child under 5 years old. For info contact: Ilminster Avenue Nursery on 0117 903 9781 or Knowle West Children’s Centre on 0117 903 0214. Part of Focus on Families project (free). Family Therapy/Play Therapy for children and families. Call 0117 377 2255 to book an appointment (free). Bootcamp: the way to get fit is now on daily at various times, with Jason Hodge. Ffi: www.hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk or 07855 465872. Mondays 10-11am: Armchair Exercise - gentle exercise for people with limited mobility and learning disabilities (£2). 11.45am-12.45pm: Seated Exercise for Older People - call to book your 1st free session: 0117 377 2255. 11am–12noon: 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. 9.30-10.30am and 4-5pm: Waist Watchers - support to lose weight (free). 6.30pm: Diabetes UK meet the last Monday of the month. Tuesdays 9.30am: Three Heart Walking Group call 0117 377 2257 for info.
Mondays 4-5.30pm: Afterschool club - fun, active play for 4-11 year olds (free). Tuesdays 10-10.30am: Stretch-n-Grow stories, songs & games for 2-5 year olds (free). 4.30-5.30pm Boxing for 7-11 year olds (free). Wednesdays 9am-1pm: Young People’s Counselling - part of Focus on Families (free). 5.30-6.15pm: Beatz Street Dance brilliant and fun dance class for 6-10 year olds (£3.50 per session). 6.30-7.30pm: Fresh Beatz Street Dance for 11-17 year olds - dance class for the older ones! (£4 per session). Thursdays 4-5pm: Afterschool club - fun, active play for 4-12 year olds (free). 4.30pm: Play Rangers in the Park – free. SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN DAYS for 4-11 year olds, every Wednesday and Friday in school holidays (£5 for day). T: Barry 07809 483191.
Adult Activities and Services Tel: 0117 377 2255 Daily Activities Active Lifestyles: support with your overall health. Book a FREE session to find out about hobbies, fitness and local groups. Call 0117 377 2257 to book an appointment. Smoking cessation: it’s easier with
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Parenting Support: tips to make life easier Ffi: Call your local Children’s Centre on 0117 903 0214 / 0117 903 0255. One to One Parenting Support: can be delivered in your home, providing a focus on what is going well and supporting you to identify goals and improve parenting skills.
Rock a Bye Baby Play Sessions: a ten-week group for parents with babies under one who are feeling unsure about their parenting to help them understand their baby’s non-verbal communications. CAN Parenting: a five-week programme supporting parents to manage their children’s behaviour and understand how children develop.
9.45-11.45am: Art-ease - art group for people with mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. stress, mild depression, recent bereavement, low selfesteem, long term health condition). 6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tums - fat burning exercise for people who want to be to trimmer (£3). Wednesdays 10.30-11.45am: Tai Chi for Wellbeing - simple Tai Chi based movement and mindfulness. Call Andrea on 07891 034987 (£2). 9.45-11.45am: Art-ease - art group for people with mild to moderate mental health issues (e.g. stress, mild depression, recent bereavement, low selfesteem, long term health condition). Thursdays 9.30am: Two Heart Walking Group call 0117 377 2257 for info. 10am-12noon: Fit and Fab - a support group for women wanting to make a change (free). Call to book a place: 0117 377 2255. 11am–2pm: Bread Café operating come and watch the bread making and see how you can get involved. 6-7pm: Step Aerobics - improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3). Fridays 9.30-10.30am: Gentle Exercise class - mild exercise for people with limited mobility and/ or health problems to slowly build fitness and stay fit. Feel free to sit or stand (£2). 10am-12 noon: Lipreading class for people who are beginning to lose their hearing, term time only (£1). 11am-12.30pm: Ear Acupuncture benefits include relaxation, de-stress, and better sleep (£2). 11am-12.30pm: Thyroid Support Group - first Friday of the month (free).
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Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1DQ 0117 903 9770 www.theparkknowle.org.uk
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Education
A new CYQ level 2 Fitness Instructors course and CYQ level 3 Personal Training course start in April. At competitive prices, the courses are delivered by experienced tutors in a manageable timescale and with full support. Students learn in practical sessions in our large fully-equipped gym and, as part of the course, have access to the gym at any time, free of charge. We are recruiting now for our post-16 courses, starting in September. If a large college environment is not for you and you would like to start vocational training in small, fully supported groups with plenty of practical experience, why not consider The Park? We have courses available in Animal Care, Childcare, Construction and Health & Social Care.
NCS - This is Our Future Have you seen the TV advert or noticed the large billboard posters around advertising NCS? Not sure what it is or want to find out more? Described as a rite of passage for young people and the experience of a lifetime by young people who have taken part, NCS helps build confidence, makes your CV stand out, helps you meet new friends, challenge yourself and have fun whilst also making a difference to your community. If you are aged 16-17 and looking for something to do this summer it all starts at YES! Youth Moves has the contract for NCS and has places available for this summer – just give us a call on 017 903 9796 or fill out a form on the www.ncswest.co.uk website.
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A market is held fortnightly at The Park. Please come along on Tuesday from 10am – 2pm. Stalls are held by local people with a wide range of products for sale from organic grown vegetables to jewellery and hand crafted wooden items. If you are interested in being a stallholder (at no cost) please contact Joy at reception.
Room hire
We have dance/exercise studios, a large main hall and a sports hall available to hire at competitive prices. If you want to deliver a new exercise class or start up a new training team, give us a call and come to look around. Or, are you looking for a venue to hold a conference, a meeting or a party for a special occasion? The Park has a variety of rooms to hire.
New Youth Space Check out this image showing the youth space that we would like to build at The Park, as viewed from above. We are aiming to put in a planning application by the end of March and then a huge fund-raising campaign will start to try and raise the necessary funds. If you are interested in finding out more or think you could help in any way then please get in touch: 0117 903 9796.
Offers
We’re giving away an iPad each month! We want to make sure you hear about new offers and services at The Park. Write down your mobile telephone number and your email at reception and we will enter you into our monthly prize draw.
Fitness
The Park has a well-equipped gym that was refurbished last year. It has something for everyone, whether you have never used a gym before or you are a serious weight trainer. Friendly, qualified gym instructors are always available for advice or to prepare a free programme suited to individual goals. The gym is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm and at the weekends from 9am until 2pm. You can choose to pay monthly for as little as £15 per month or to pay per visit. If you would like to speak to a gym member of staff, the direct line is 0117 377 3382.
New Street Games Sports sessions Are you aged 12+ and interested in a range of sports, getting involved in tournaments and traveling round Bristol representing your area? If the answer is yes then come along to our new Street Games sports sessions. Tuesday 6.30-8pm and Thursday 6-7.30pm on the outdoor sports court at The Park. Sessions are free and open to all. Competitions will take place every school holiday period, but we will take the young people who have shown the most commitment or attended the most sessions - not the best at the sports.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY There’s lots of great stuff happening in our community, including many regular groups and activities. Your community website has an events calendar: www.knowlewest.co.uk/events To add your organisation or event contact Rachel, Knowledge Editor, on 0117 903 0444.
ADULTS
EVENTS
Eagle House Coffee Morning
MemoryScapes Celebration Tea Party
Every Tuesday, 10.30am, at Eagle House Social Club, Newquay Road. Open to all.
Bingo
Every Wednesday and Sunday, 8-9pm, at Eagle House Social Club, Newquay Road.
Wednesday Club
Every week at Eagle House Social Club, Newquay Road, from 12.30-3pm. No children please.
Zumba
New class at Filwood Community Centre, every Thursday from 6.30-7.30pm. Contact Jorge on 07748 267247.
Karate
New schedule of classes at Filwood Community Centre: Wednesdays 5-6pm (ages 5+), Tuesdays 7-8pm (ages 8+), Sundays 4-5pm (ages 4+). Contact 0117 903 8052 for details.
Forthcoming Issues www.knowlewest.co.uk
Free afternoon tea and a chance to explore a chest filled with memories of the area. Thursday 5th March, 5-7.30pm. Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue. Call 0117 903 0444.
Pro Wrestling Chaos
Six matches organised by the Bristol-based wrestling organisation. Saturday 11th April, doors open 6.30pm. Filwood Community Centre, Banrstaple Road. Tickets £10 each or four for £30. Call 07957 198511.
Community Fun Day
Saturday 18th April at the Inns Court Centre, 1 Marshall Walk. Contact Hannah: 0117 904 2202.
Be Online: free computer training
Take advantage of the benefits of being online: learn how to search for information, look for work and more. Free training; no experience of using computers or the internet is necessary. Tuesday 3rd March, 10-11.30am, Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue. Contact Martin on 0117 903 0444.
FAMILIES Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Songs, nursery rhymes and musical toys for children aged 0-4 years. Every Wednesday, 10.30am, at Filwood Library, Filwood Broadway (term time only). Call 0117 903 8581.
Kids’ Easter Disco
Filwood Neighbourhood Forum Wednesday 6th May, 7-8.30pm, Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road.
Saturday 28th March, 3-5pm, at the Inns Court Centre, 1 Marshall Walk. Contact Hannah: 0117 904 2202.
Preschool Story-time & Craft
Story and a themed craft activity for pre-school children. Every Friday, 10.30am, at Filwood Library, Filwood Broadway (term time only). 50p. Call 0117 903 8581.
CSV Play Rangers
Free outdoor play sessions for children, young people and families. Mondays, 3.15-5pm, at Newquay Road park. Thursdays, 3.15-5pm, at Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road. Visit www. out2play.org.uk or contact Nicky: 0117 978 2187.
YOUNG PEOPLE Get Into Carpentry Course
Training from The Prince’s Trust for anyone between 16-25 and not in education, employment or training. Taster Day: 25th February. Programme Dates: 2nd March - 13th March. Contact sarah.pritchard@princestrust.org.uk or 07415 611 643 / 0117 943 4945.
Issue 67 (May – July 2015) Copy deadline: 13th April Delivered to your door from 5th May
Issue 70 (December 2015 – February 2016) Copy deadline: 16th November Delivered to your door from 7th December
Issue 68 (July - September 2015) Copy deadline: 29th June Delivered to your door from 20th July
Issue 71 (February – May 2016) Copy deadline: 25th January Delivered to your door from 15th February
Issue 69 (October - December 2015) Copy deadline: 14th September Delivered to your door from 5th October
All dates are subject to change – keep an eye on the Knowledge for definite dates
Photo by Knowle West Media Centre
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