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For the residents of Filwood, and parts of
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ISSUE 68 JULY - OCTOBER 2015
Home-grown hero Steve Griffiths wins BBC Food award
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A ‘Dementia Friendly’ community
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Keep Filwood Tidy
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New campaign kicks off in our Neighbourhood Partnership Small changes will make a big difference – and you can help
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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.
One last deadline Rachel Clarke This is a bittersweet issue for me, as it will be my final edition as Editor. As of the October issue I will be handing editorial duties to my colleague Sue Mackinnon, who is also based at Knowle West Media Centre. Since the Christmas issue of 2010 I’ve reported on major announcements, moments of sadness, pride, and change, and lots of local projects and initiatives. It’s been a privilege to oversee this great Knowle West institution and I hope the Knowledge continues to keep you informed and provide a place where you can share your news, thoughts and hopes for the area. The publication has expanded in my 22 issues and four-and-a-half years, including two redesigns, an expansion of our online presence www.knowlewest. co.uk and a new social media app for our area: My Knowle West - and I hope it can continue to grow. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported me in my role as Editor and the Knowledge in general, including our residents’ feedback group, regular advertisers, and our committed contributors. You’ll still see me around the area through my work at Knowle West Media Centre and the Knowle West Together group - and I’ll remain a committed reader! Your new Editor Sue is an experienced journalist and ran a newspaper in the Barton Hill area of Bristol for several years before working in Knowle West. Please contact Sue with your feedback, articles and photos from now on - and let her know if you’d like to join the community reporting team: sue@kwmc.org.uk or 0117 903 0444.
Knowle West festival set to bring the Broadway to life You may remember the days of the Knowle West Carnival, when colourful floats and displays brightened the streets – this September local groups hope to recapture that spirit in a special outdoor festival that will be open for everyone to enjoy. The celebration of local cultures and community is being organised by Knowle West Together, a group of local organisations and residents working together to improve our area and celebrate our community. The Knowle West Fest will take place on Saturday 12th September from 126pm on Filwood Broadway and will include live music performances, a tea dance, sports and games, family activities, and even the chance to meet the local Police horses! The Police will also be giving free security IDs for bicycles, and the event will include a HealthZone, where you can receive a free health check and find out more about the signs and symptoms of different cancers. Anyone wishing to have a stall at the event or get involved as a volunteer steward should contact The Park on 0117 903 9770.
Fundraising for summer fun Local parents have raised enough money to take a group of 450 children and their family members on a special day out. Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Knowle West Children’s Centre, the group will be visiting Puxton Park, a family adventure park near Weston-superMare, in July. Matt Caldwell from Knowle West Children’s Centre said: “We are very lucky to have a dedicated group of parents...They help to introduce new parents to the Centre, are ambassadors for child reading, adult learning and cooking, and most importantly they help to organise fundraising events!”
Friends of Knowle West Children’s Centre being presented with a cheque from Lloyds Bank, who chose KWCC as their branch charity. Photo: Matt Caldwell.
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By Lloyd Allen Thank you to everyone who had their say in December and January about the proposed new play area for Inns Court. We were able to knock on every door in Inns Court, and left a letter with an invitation to take part in the consultation at houses where there was no one in. Most people were in favour of the play area.The results were used by the Council’s Parks Team and a decision was taken to go ahead with the play area, including some alterations based on what residents wanted. You might have noticed that work has started. On Wednesday 1st July a piece of Redwood was moved into the new Inns Court play park – and chainsaw artist Andy O’Neil will spend two weeks carving into the wood. Hopefully the play area will be finished by the end of July or August - keep an eye out for the opening event. For more information, or if you’d like to be put in contact with the Parks team, contact Lloyd Allen: 0117 922 4320 / 07825 315628 / Lloyd.allen@bristol.gov.uk
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• The Neighbourhood Partnership has funded several local projects this year – Bristol’s year as European Green Capital – using funds from Bristol 2015. The South Skyline Walk spans the three wards of the Partnership – Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill – and provides a new walking and running route. Additional funds for Filwood funded a project by Knowle West Media Centre exploring the things that influence our food choices, Youth Moves’ Urban Escape programme for young people, and a ‘swap shop’ initiatve from re:work. • A charity that supports vulnerable young people in Knowle West has been shortlisted for the National Lottery Best Charity Project. 1625 Independent People have been housing and supporting young people in the South West, including our area, for over 30 years. Their project Future 4 Me has been shortlisted for the award from 640 projects and is in the final seven. The winner will be decided by public vote. For more details visit www.1625ip.co.uk/
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Sisters of Charity to leave Knowle West By Sue Mackinnon
Neighbourhood Partnership to become ‘Dementia Friendly’ By Community Reporter Rianna Newman The Neighbourhood Partnership area of Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill is set to become an official ‘Dementia Friendly’ area. Lee Reed, Equalities Champion for the Neighbourhood Partnership and local resident, is heading the campaign – which is about giving people living and working in the community “the skills to adapt”. He says: “It’s all about making little adjustments that make a massive difference … by making small changes you can help people to live well. For example in Somerset they have cards in shops with pictures of coins on them with their value by the tills.” Lee says he hopes to have achieved his goal within a year – but first needs to build a Dementia Alliance of local people and put together an action plan. He will be holding information sessions across the area and spreading the word to parents at local primary schools in September. Chair of the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDDA), Tony Hall, says being a ‘Dementia Friendly’ area means everybody there “knows what dementia is, how to recognise the symptoms and how to manage people with the disease.” The BDDA was formed in 2013 with the aim of making Bristol a “Dementia Friendly City” and also to reduce stigma around the disease. Anyone living in Filwood, Knowle or Windmill Hill who wants to find out more should contact Lee on 07874 061662 or email lee.reed@outlook.com
COVER STORY: A homegrown hero By Sue Mackinnon A Knowle West gardener has been recognised for his work growing organic food in the community - by being given the BBC Radio Bristol Food Hero Award. Forty-six-year-old Steve Griffiths was chosen as a Bristol Food Hero, topping the list of nominations from across the city. He was
The Religious Sisters of Charity who have been based in Knowle West since 1937 will be leaving by the end of the year. They have become a real fixture in the area but the remaining nuns will be moving to communities elsewhere and the house on Filwood Broadway will be sold. Sister Maura, who has been based here since 1998, said she was sad to be leaving to move to another community in Birmingham. She said: “It’s been fun… I’ve enjoyed events like the build-up before the Carol Bus goes out and I used to love going round seeing all the Christmas lights on the houses. What I will really miss most is the people – residents come to visit and we run a Ladies Club here every other week. We also go out to visit the sick and people living on their own… I help out at Christ the King School and I’ve enjoyed working with the children.” Over the years the Sisters have been known for their work with local organisations such as Filwood Hope, re:work and Knowle West Alcohol and Drugs Service (KWADS). Resident Denise Britt said the nuns leaving would be a huge loss to the area. She said: “We would always call on them for different projects and they have always supported the things that went on around Knowle West and done lots of work in the community…They have been there since I was a little girl - when I was small I was frightened of them as they wore their habits...” To read the full story visit www.knowlewest.co.uk
Filwood Green Business Park opens with celebration Local residents and businesses joined Bristol City Council officials in May to celebrate the opening of Filwood Green Business Park. The pioneering building – started 14 months ago – forms part of the regeneration plan for the Filwood ward. It contains offices and workspaces and is designed to help small environmental businesses to flourish. The launch included banghra music and performances from Cirque Bijou and eco poet Martin Kiszco, as well as children’s activities. Opened by Elected Mayor George Ferguson, the event also included the cutting of a celebration cake in the shape of the building. Mr Ferguson thanked all those involved in the design and construction of the Business Park. He said: “This is the beginning, I hope, of what is going to be a real renaissance for South Bristol.” Filwood Councillor Jeff Lovell said the local community had been the originators of the project and had ‘sowed the seed’ for the regeneration of the area. Features of the Business Park, designed by architects Stride Treglown, include solar panels, green roofs and natural ventilation. Furniture, much of it ‘upcycled’, has been designed and made by the PopUp Furniture Factory, founded by arts charity Knowle West Media Centre in partnership with social enterprise re:work. For more information visit www.filwoodgreen.co.uk Elected Mayor George Ferguson and Filwood Councillor Jeff Lovell. Photo by Grace Previte
The Convent on Filwood Broadway. Photo by Knowle West Media Centre
presented with his award at the BBC Food and Farming Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of the food world” and now in its 15th year, which took place in Bristol at the end of April. Steve has been working for Knowle West Health Association (KWHA) as Head Gardener on the Springfield Allotments for the past four years. KWHA Allotment Co-ordinator Jan Perry said the organisation was really pleased Steve had received the award. She told the Knowledge: “Steve shows dedication and commitment to his work at the
allotment and strives to produce an array of organic crops which are available to the local community. With the help of local volunteers, Steve has transformed the allotment site over the years to provide a truly magical outdoor space for local people to enjoy.” Steve said: “I didn’t expect to win … when the Mayor George Ferguson read my name out, I was dumbstruck. Basically I just do what I love. I like working outdoors and working with the residents of Knowle West, making people healthier and happier.”
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By Andrew McLean
What is the local Neighbourhood Partnership?
Who else is involved?
The Neighbourhood Partnership for Filwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill is a local decision-making group that delivers positive activities for the Partnership area. These activities are written into a local Neighbourhood Partnership plan agreed by local residents, Bristol City Council and other agencies, such as the Police. The Neighbourhood Partnership also manages a small grants fund to support the work of local community groups and agencies delivering services across the Partnership area.
Bristol City Councillors: Christopher Jackson (Filwood), Jeff Lovell (Filwood), Christopher Davies (Knowle), Gary Hopkins (Knowle), Deborah Joffe (Windmill Hill), Sam Mongon (Windmill Hill)
How can I get involved in the Neighbourhood Partnership? • Come along to any Neighbourhood Partnership meeting – they are all open to any member of the public. The next meeting is at 6pm on 22nd September 2015 at the Windmill Hill Community Association, Vivian Street, Bristol, BS3 4LW. • Pop in to the Neighbourhood Forum. This is an informal meeting, where you can meet your local councillors, representatives from the Police and your local Neighbourhood Officer (Lloyd Allen). The next meeting is at the Inns Court Centre on 5th August. See p.12 for details. • If you are living or working in Filwood, you can come along to the Knowle West Together group. This meets every first Monday of the calendar month – the next meeting is at 3pm on Monday 7th September 2015 at Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Road, Bristol BS4 1JP. • If you are concerned about street cleaning, removal of bulky rubbish or anything else that affects the way local area looks, then you can drop into the Filwood Liveability meeting at 10am every last Friday in the month. The next meeting will be at 10am on Friday 31st July at the Filwood Community Centre.
• If there is anything you feel the Neighbourhood Partnership should be doing but it isn’t, then get involved and who knows what could happen…
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Residents: Lee Reed (Equalities Champion), James Smith (Tree Champion), Denise Britt (Filwood), Ken Jones (Filwood), Ann Smith (Filwood), Les Bowen (Knowle), John Scott (Knowle), Maggie Stringer (Knowle), Mark Bailey (Windmill Hill), Nancy Carlton (Windmill Hill). There are still plenty of spaces for more resident representatives. If you are interested in joining the Neighbourhood Partnership, you can do so at any future meeting of the Partnership. Contact Andrew McLean for more details. Wellbeing Fund At the June meeting of the Neighbourhood Partnership 29 projects received funding from the Wellbeing Fund. The projects ranged from supporting a Trewint Gardens BBQ in Filwood and a Community Garden project in the Arnos Vale Cemetery, to the Art on the Hill Arts Trail in Windmill Hill. Next issue we will be showcasing in more detail how the Wellbeing Fund has been used across the Partnership area. If you would like to apply for a wellbeing Grant contact Andrew McLean on andrew.mclean@bristol.gov.uk or 07467335714. Visit www.bristol.gov.uk/page/ council-and-democracy/filwoodknowle-and-windmill-hillneighbourhood-partnershipwellbeing-fund. For details of this area’s Neighbourhood Partnership plan visit www.bristol.gov.uk/page/ council-and-democracy/filwoodknowle-and-windmill-hill-neighbourhood-partnership
A taste of Filwood’s food heritage To celebrate the diversity of our area and bring residents from different backgrounds together for a fun day of activities, there will an all-day festival on Filwood Broadway on Saturday 12th September (see p.2). Local residents will be preparing and sharing their favourite dishes with festival-goers at the Knowle West Fest. Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator Andrew will hopefully be preparing his favourite dish, Oxtail with rice and peas! If you have a story to tell about your favourite dish and what it says about your cultural heritage you can contact Andrew McLean in the Neighbourhood Partnership office on Filwood Broadway or andrew. mclean@bristol.gov.uk or 07467335714.
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• If you are interested in environment and traffic/transport issues, the Partnership will be starting two new sub-groups for the whole Partnership area. For more information contact Andrew McLean (andrew. mclean@bristol.gov.uk or 07467335714).
On Tuesday 16th June 2015, the Neighbourhood Partnership voted in new representatives.
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Help keep Knowle West Tidy By Lloyd Allen Lately a number of local residents have reported that there is more dumped rubbish, litter and dog fouling appearing in the area. We really want to see a change – and you can help to keep Knowle West tidy by doing your bit too. Keeping things clean and tidy doesn’t just make the area healthier and safer for everyone, but it makes the place look a lot better and reduces the chances of health risks like rats. Read on for a few simple ideas of things you can do that will make a big difference. Contact Lloyd Allen at Bristol City Council – 0117 922 4320 or lloyd.allen@ bristol.gov.uk for more details or if you’d like to help with the campaign over the summer.
What could happen? Bristol City Council is currently investigating a number of incidents of fly-tipping (illegally dumping rubbish) by rogue traders who advertise themselves on Facebook pages or Gumtree. They collect your waste for a fee and then fly-tip it. Always check that the person or business collecting your waste has a Waste Carriers Licence and ask for a receipt - otherwise you may be committing an offence yourself under Householder Duty of Care S.34(2A) Environmental Protection Act 1990.
“I’ve lived here all my life. In the past few months the area is getting untidy again. It upsets me and my neighbours to see people chucking out stuff, especially as it might be free to get it collected! Seeing dumped rubbish makes the whole area look bad.”
• Use the bulky waste collections service You might be entitled to two FREE bulky waste collections a year if you receive benefits. If not for free, it only costs £15 for up to three items (five black bags equates to one item). You can book more than one collection at once and it’s cheaper than you might think. Visit www.bris tol.gov.uk/bulkywastecollection • Help us reduce fly tipping Help to catch and prosecute people who illegally dump rubbish. Clearing up behind them costs Council tax-payers over £230,000 each year. Report what was dumped, when and
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Denise Britt (Knowle West resident)
What can you do to help? • Step up your recycling Not sure which recyclables go in which bins? When you get started you’ll be fine: there’s a guide at www.bristol.gov.uk/recyclingguide and you can get in touch with Bristol City Council on 0117 922 2100 to book a ‘Waste Doctor’ to come round.
“It’s really horrible to have to see dumped rubbish at the end of our street every time we go past. It’s bound to affect the prices of houses on our street too.”
who did it (if you spotted them in the act) at www.bristol.gov.uk/reportfly tipping. Your personal details will not be given out. • Take part in a litter pick • Reduce dog waste People who don’t pick up after their dog could face a fine of up to £1,000. Please pick up after your dog and report dog fouling. See ‘How do you report?’ • Become a Street Champion Street Champions keep an eye on their streets and local area and report issues to the relevant authorities in order to get them dealt with. This includes litter, dumped rubbish, potholes in the road, damaged pavements, dog fouling, graffiti, stray animals, anti-social behaviour and more. Visit www. bristol.gov.uk/street champions or contact Lloyd Allen – 0117 922 4320 or lloyd.allen@bristol.gov.uk
How do you report? If you see something that needs sorting, please contact Bristol City Council to get it seen to before it gets worse… Call 0117 922 2100 Online at www.bristol.gov.uk Fly tipping: www.bristol.gov.uk/ reportflytipping Graffiti: www.bristol.gov.uk/ reportgraffitiform Streets and pavements: www.bristol.gov.uk/streetfault Street lighting: www.bristol.gov.uk/ lighting Street cleaning and litter bins: www.bristol.gov.uk/streetcleaningform Dog fouling: call 0117 922 2500 or www.bristol.gov.uk/dogwarden
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Shaun the Sheep sculpture designed by Knowle West pupils
Pupils from KnowleDGE have been working with a Bristol artist to paint their own Shaun the Sheep sculpture – to be displayed inside Filwood Library in the summer holidays. Bristol illustrator Tim Sutcliffe worked with seven students from the 140-pupil school in Knowle West to complete the sculpture, which will return to the school in September. Staff ran a Cracking Design Challenge competition for the students to come up with ideas. Winners Jahavnni Foster (12), Kane Armstrong (10) and Rebekha King (13) worked with Tim to put the designs together and create the theme of “Global Shaun”. Art teacher Liz Barnes said the winning design would take on board the school’s “international links with Kenya”. Jahavnni, whose overall design came first, told the Knowledge: “My parents are from Jamaica and we have done stuff at school with other countries like Kenya. I wanted kids in the school to think about the rest of the world. Some kids in other countries are dying and don’t have enough money to go to school…” Illustrator Tim designed a ‘Robo-Shaun’ for the London Shaun in the City Trail, which took place earlier this year. He is working on a new design for the Bristol Trail, which will see 70 sculptures of Shaun the Sheep designed and decorated by artists, designers and celebrities placed around
Photo caption: Left to right: KnowleDGE pupils Rebekha King (13), Lorraine Walker (13), Art teacher Liz Barnes, artist Tim Sutcliffe and winning pupil Jahavnni Foster (12) painting “Global Shaun”. Picture by Community Photographer Grace Previte.
Bristol. The public arts trail from Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation will take place from 6 July – 31 August. For more details visit shauninthecity.org.uk Advert
Local sporting heroes come together to support memory project Sporting heroes from the past came together recently to support a memory project, which has been working with a local secondary school. Olympic and Commonwealth sporting greats attended the Sporting Memories exhibition at the City Academy, Lawrence Hill, in May, and met pupils from Bedminster Down School. The event was attended by Olympic runner and Silver medallist at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, Nick Rose (63), who went to Merrywood School in Knowle West. The Sporting Memories group has been running at venues across the city – including Knowle West Media Centre – for the past two years. Earlier this year Bedminster Down pupils collaborated with older people involved in the Sporting Memories group to record their memories and research old photographs. Nick Rose, who was first spotted running with his school on Filwood Playing fields, said it was good that older sportsmen could provide inspiration to young people. He said: “Sport has played a part in my life for 48 years…I was very lucky, if it hadn’t rained that day we would have been doing football instead of running … and I might not have followed the path I did.”
Levi lights up the London Eye with a royal award A local volunteer has been recognised for his service with a top award from a national youth charity – and he received the accolade high above the capital on the Coca-Cola London Eye. Last month
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Levi (left) and Jonty (Student Youth Worker on placement with Youth Moves) on the Coca-Cola London Eye celebrating Levi’s award. Photo: Youth Moves.
Levi Hodge was named Volunteer of the Year at the Duke of Gloucester Volunteer Awards for his role in providing positive activities to young people. Launched in January 2015, the awards celebrate the 90th anniversary of the national youth charity Ambition. As well as winning the top prize, A-level student Levi was also recognised in the Leadership category for an ‘outstanding contribution’ to a regional youth forum that has brought young people together with the police, councillors and MPs to address anti-social behaviour. Levi, who works with Youth Moves who are based at The Park, commented: “volunteering has helped me turn my life around and given me a positive outlook for my future. I’d never be going to university without the support of Youth Moves and I’m so grateful to them for nominating me.” Six other winners were chosen for awards, out of 13,500 volunteers in Ambition’s network of youth clubs and projects. As the Knowledge went to press, Levi was set to attend a dinner at Kensington Palace to receive his award from The Duke of Gloucester.
Filwood Hope is pleased to be able to offer a brand new service to people claiming Job Seekers Allowance. We are now able to offer practical and impartial help to support you in meeting the conditions of your Job Seekers Agreement. This support will be offered to you on a one to one basis and can be accessed as often as needed. If you feel this could be of benefit to you please pop in and see us on Filwood Broadway or call on 0117 963 4566 to book an appointment.
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Taking sustainable transport up a gear
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Filwood Gets Fit festival returns for a second year By Kate Cooke
advice on active travel. Filwood Family Cycle Fun also included a chance to give feedback on proposed cycle routes, which will run through the area and link Hengrove to central Bristol. For more information on cycling locally visit: www.arideinthepark.org.uk or contact kate.cooke@bristol.gov.uk
Walkers set off from Knowle West Health Park on the first day of Filwood Gets Fit. Photo by Kate Cooke.
active. For more exercise and health events see pages 9-12 or contact kate.cooke@bristol.gov.uk
Local councillor Chris Jackson tries out the bikes. Photo by Karen Dyer.
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Back for its second year, Filwood Gets Fit ran from 6th – 10th July in various venues across the area. Archery, gym sessions, football, cycling, tai chi, walking, dancing and running were amongst the varied activities on offer. Outdoor areas were used for fitness, including the Run to Knowle West, which tackled the 183 Novers Steps, and Green Gym conservation activities at the Northern Slopes. Vicki Morris, CEO of Knowle West Health Park Company, commented: “It’s great to see local people getting out there, being active and having fun. Lots of people have told me they are keen to do more now they’ve had a go”. Filwood Gets Fit was organised by Knowle West Together, a group of local organisations and residents working together to improve the area and support people to be more
Only 4% of working people in Filwood cycle to work – compared to 11% in nearby Windmill Hill and the Bristol average of 7.5% - but last month more people hopped on their bikes as The Park Centre on Daventry Road hosted a cycle event during Bristol Cycle Festival. Local people used cycles from local initiative A Ride in The Park in a traffic free environment, as well as getting bikes fixed, exchanging children’s bikes, and getting useful
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1. Knowle West Health Association and local social enterprise Growing Support are running a new gardening club for older people, people with dementia and their family members. See p.12 for details. Photo: Dale Cranshaw. 2. On Friday 5th June, At-Bristol Science Centre visited Knowle West Children’s Centre for a day of sensory, science fun. The visit took place ahead of At-Bristol’s first Hello! Knowle West Community Weekend on 6th and 7th June. Words and photo: At-Bristol Science Centre. 3. This summer Shaun in the City will see 70 sculptures of Shaun the Sheep placed around Bristol. The arts trail from Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation includes a Shaun at Broadwalk Shopping Centre in Knowle. ‘Frank’ has been designed by Royal Mail and will be there until 31 August. Photo: Sue Mackinnon.
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4. The Roundhouse was a fitting venue for the wedding reception of gardener Steve Griffiths and partner Nina Jones who tied the knot in June and celebrated at the new construction on the Springfield Allotments. Words and photo: KWMC-Sue, posted to www. mykw.org.uk 5. Last month re:work held its first bread making session with James, Mervin and Pat from Rising High. The boys absolutely loved it - all four tucked into their loaves before they got home! Words and photo: Rework Suzy 6. The Filwood Gets Fit Banner made an appearance on Filwood Broadway. The fitness event ran from 6th-10th July. Photo: Cookey127, posted to
www.mykw.org.uk 7. This yellow frog was found in the polytunnel at the Springfield allotment – eating the slugs! Photo: KWHA The Gardener, posted to www. mykw.org.uk 8. Service users enjoying the activities at Bristol Community Links South, which include gardening and coffee afternoons. Photo: BCL(South) Old Bristol 600 Building, posted to www.mykw. org.uk 9. Mike Rome, an artist living in the Redcliffe area displayed some of his artwork at Filwood Library from May to July. The pictures on display were all Bristol scenes, ranging from Clevedon Pier and Clifton Suspension Bridge to the M-Shed and St Mary Redcliffe. Words and photo: Hazel Lawrie.
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Raid the attic and breathe new life into your old toys We’ll be running a new familyfriendly making project this summer, commissioned by Bristol 2015 Neighbourhood Arts Programme for the Green Capital year. Gather up your forlorn and forgotten toys and we’ll help you bring them back to life, with a bit of art, tech and craft… From rusty bike wheels and old sledges to dusty console controllers and forgotten Furbies, transform your old stuff into new games that the whole family can enjoy. The first session will be on 12th September at our Open Doors Day (see below). Contact Melissa on 0117 903 0444.
Red sky at night… Over the summer months the sky above Leinster Avenue will have a red tinge, as a new artwork lights up Knowle West Media Centre. Shaun C Badham’s ‘I’m Staying’ has been on the move around the city as part of the Bristol Biennial arts festival. KWMC was chosen by public vote to be the next venue. We are the first building south of the river to host the artwork. It was switched on at a celebration event in June and will remain in Knowle West until September. You can vote for its next destination at our reception or online at bristolbiennial.org/projects/I-MSTAYING. Thanks to everyone who voted for us!
A new home for our furniture factory We are delighted to have secured a permanent home for our furniture making business - in the newlyopened Filwood Green Business Park. Since October 2014 we’ve been working with re:work and a team of local people to run a
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Do you remember Merrywood School? The Fighting Cocks pub? The local band Circle or the country and western singer Mal Darren? We have uncovered 21 hours of footage that shows these local landmarks and legends in all their glory – and it’s available for everyone to view! Back in the 1970s, everyday life in Knowle West was filmed by local people and broadcast to thousands of homes across the city via Bristol Channel, a community cable TV project that ran from 1973-1975. We have been working with University of Bristol and Bristol Record Office to make the footage accessible to as many people as possible, and in May this year we screened some of the films. They proved extremely popular, with coverage on BBC Radio Bristol and local TV news - and thousands of views on social media! From street interviews on Filwood Broadway to the 1974 Knowle West Festival, the films provide a fascinating glimpse into what’s changed in the last forty years. Tune in to Made In Bristol TV (Freeview channel 8, Sky 117, Virgin 159) at 8pm on Fridays this summer for a special series of programmes about Knowle West TV. You can also pop in to KWMC to have a look at the footage. Chances are you might know some of the stars of Knowle West TV...If you recognize any people or places in the footage we’d love to hear from you. Call 0117 903 0444, e-mail enquiries@kwmc.org.uk or drop us a line on social media. temporary Pop Up Furniture Factory in the former Eagle House youth centre. After making hundreds of pieces of furniture for the Business Park, including chairs, desks and meeting tables, we’ve now moved into Unit 25 and set up a micromanufacturing space. We are currently taking new orders for furniture and we hope to offer more opportunities for skills training in the future. For more information or to place an order contact Justin Ricks on 0117 903 0444 or email justin. ricks@kwmc.org.uk
Events Young Rewired State Festival of Code 2015 27th July - 2nd August Work in teams to create your own websites, apps, games or programmes using open data. For ages 18 and under. Contact Sandra on 0117 903 0444 or sandra@kwmc.org.uk
Let off some STEAM Monday 10th - Friday 14th August A week of activity for ages 9+ that mixes up art, science and engineering. Try photography, music and even building your own rockets. £5 per day or £20 for the week. Contact Sandra to book: sandra@kwmc.org.uk Open Doors Day Saturday 12th September, 10am-1pm Take a look inside our creative space on Bristol Open Doors day, turn old toys into something new, and see Tommy Sussex’s exhibition What Takes Hold, which includes images taken around Knowle West. Happy & Active in Knowle West Tuesday 29th September, 1-4pm Free activities for older residents, including walks, bread-making and computer sessions. Free transport and afternoon tea provided. A joint event with Knowle West Health Park, part of Celebrating Age Festival. Call Sue on 0117 903 0444. .
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Summer Fun Days at Knowle West Health Park
Find out more about the full range of Health Park Activities at our website www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk or call 0117 377 2255 for more information.
School Summer Holiday Sports Fun Days – every Wednesday and Friday During the summer holidays keep the children happy whilst not breaking the bank. Come along to some of our brilliant school holiday activity sessions, run at the Health Park by SMARTS Sports Coaching. Children between 5 and 11 will have a great day with fully qualified and DBS checked coaches for only £5. Bring a packed lunch and a non-fizzy drink!
Family Summer Days – come along, chill out and enjoy! Tuesday 21st July and Tuesday 25th August, 11am to 3pm Enjoy the lovely area of the Knowle West Health Park. FREE sporty activities and crafts for all the family will be run by our qualified leaders. Fun-filled play activities from SMARTS Sports Coaching and Play Rangers plus stalls from local organisations. In case of wet weather we will move all activities indoors.
Young People’s Activities Tel: 0117 377 2255 Mondays 4-5pm: Afterschool club (term time only) fun, active play for 4-11 year olds (50p). Tuesdays 9.30–11am: Blue Rainbow Group including Stretch-n-Grow (term time only) - stories, songs and games for 2-5 year olds (50p). Wednesdays 5.30-6.15pm: Beatz Street Dance (term time only) for 6-10 year olds - brilliant and fun dance class (£3.50 per session). 6.30-7.30pm: Fresh Beatz Street Dance (term time only) for 11-17 year olds - dance class for the older ones! (£4 per session). Thursdays 4-5pm: Afterschool club (term time only) fun, active play for 4-11 year olds (50p). 4.30pm: Play Rangers in the Park (term time only) – 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 support (free). Pathways to Health: support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free). Family Therapy/Play Therapy: for children and families. Call 0117 377 2255 to book an appointment (free).
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To book your place or for more info call Barry on 07809 483191.
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: Very Gentle Seated Exercise for Older People (£2). 11am–12pm: One Heart Walking Group - meet 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. 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 self-esteem, long term health condition (£1). 1-3pm: Talking Money – help, advice and support for individuals/families with money challenges. T: 0117 954 3990 to make an appointment (free). 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: 07891 034987 (£2.50). 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 self-esteem, long term health condition (£1).
Thursdays 9.30am: Two Heart Walking Group call 0117 377 2257 for info. 10am-12pm: Fit and Fab - a support group for women wanting to make a change (free). T: 0117 377 2255 to book. 5.15–6pm: Zumba - dance fun with a flavour of the Caribbean (£3.50). 6.10–7.10pm: Step Aerobics - improve strength and flexibility (£3). Fridays 10am-12pm: Lip reading class - for people who are beginning to lose their hearing, term time only (£2). 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).
Focus on Families Tel: 0117 377 2255 Various days during the week Counselling for men, women and young people - general counselling with fully qualified practitioners (free). Welcome Counselling - sexual abuse counselling for men and women (free). Women call 0117 377 2255. Men call 0117 935 1707. Family Counselling with fully qualified therapists (free). Play Therapy for children aged 3-16 years (free). The Green House Counselling sexual abuse counselling for children under 18 (free). Various children and parent groups running throughout the year. Contact: Ilminster Avenue Nursery on 0117 903 9781 or Knowle West Children’s Centre on 0117 903 0214.
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Café
The Café now has a new menu, which includes a breakfast bar at a bargain price of £2, and mouth-watering daily specials are on offer at £3.95. The Café is also a great place to meet for coffee and cake and is family friendly. We also have a card machine just in case you don’t carry cash. We have a comments box near the counter and have had some pleasing comments so far such as ‘good service’, ‘good food at a fair price’, ‘speedy service’, ‘friendly faces’ and ‘reasonably priced’.
Our new conference room is now in use
Conference Room 2 has been recently decorated and has a lovely new carpet and furniture. It is fully accessible as are our other conference rooms. If you are looking for somewhere to hold a meeting or training do not hesitate to phone reception on 0117 903 9770.
Gym
It’s time to get that beach body in shape. Six-month pass now available for a limited time only: pay £90 in cash or by cheque. Come in and speak to the On-Duty Instructor for more information or call 0117 377 3382.
Education
Do you know anyone aged 16-19 years who is interested in starting a course in September in Childcare, Construction, Animal Care or Health and Social Care? We will be having an open day here on 21st August. For more information on the courses contact Angela Cornick on angela.cornick@theparkknowle.org.uk or 0117 377 3669.
Summer Sports at The Park with Bristol City FC Community Trust
This summer Youth Moves are working alongside Bristol City Football Club to deliver an amazing fortnight of sport for young people aged 8-14. During the weeks commencing Monday 10th August and Monday 17th August there will sports activities, tournaments, fun games, and much more happening Monday to Friday. This includes football, other team sports like rounders, cricket, and hockey, plus table tennis, archery, and much more. It will be run by fully qualified sports coaches and is designed to be fun for all, no matter what level of sport you play. Each day will cost £2 per child or £2.50 and get a free drink! All activities will be taking place at The Park on Daventry Road from 10am-3pm. We look forward to seeing you! Book online at www.bristolcitycommunitytrust.org.uk or call 0117 963 0636.
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Youth Moves Sports Leaders and young volunteers launch Snow Camp in Bristol - with Olympic Medallist Jenny Jones
Young people from Youth Moves had an amazing weekend learning to ski and snowboard alongside the first Briton to win an Olympic medal on the snow - Jenny Jones. The weekend was the launch of Snow Camp in Bristol; working in partnership with Bristol City Community Trust the young people got expert tuition from Jenny herself. The group were a mixture of young people who have volunteered with Youth Moves and students from Bridge Learning Campus who have been taking their Sports Leaders qualification with us this year - all part of our ongoing mission to support young people from South Bristol to access new opportunities and develop essential life skills.
Other people we want to thank, as we couldn’t do it without you!
• Youth Opinions, who have been doing a great job fundraising over £1000 in six months for Youth Moves - doing bucket collections at ASDA Bedminster, taking part in the Hengrove Glow Run and running a quiz night at The Park. • Corporate volunteers from Rockpool Media and Lloyds Bank who have been helping develop our Springfield allotment site. • The team at Softwire who have hosted another night of coding and pizza for our young people. • Everyone from the community who came down to the launch of our Roundhouse and saw the effort the young people and team have put into that site. • Barton Camp for allowing us to use their site during the May holiday when over 60 local young people got to visit and use the facilities including the pool! • Our partners, local schools, community members and funders, the staff team and most of the young people that make Youth Moves what it is!
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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.
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EVENTS Knowle West Fest
Take to the streets and enjoy music, film, food, sport and family fun – all on your doorstep. Saturday 12th September, 12-6pm, Filwood Broadway. The event is being organised by Knowle West Together. For more details or to get involved contact The Park on 0117 903 9770.
Summer Tea Party
Join Filwood Hope Advice Centre for tea and cake at their informal Summer Tea Party. Friday 31st July, 2-4pm, at 11-13 Filwood Broadway. All welcome, small donations appreciated. Call 0117 963 4566.
Filwood Neighbourhood Forum
Raise any concerns you have in your community, meet local officers and your ward Councillors, and influence public consultations and decisions made by the Neighbourhood Partnership. Wednesday 5th August, 7pm, The Inns Court Centre, 1 Marshall Walk. Contact Lloyd Allen on 0117 922 4320 or 07825 315628.
Summer Holiday cooking
Every week during the school holidays. Mondays, 12– 2.30pm, for 13-16 year olds. Tuesdays, 9.15–11.15am, for 8-12 year olds. Wednesdays, 10am–12.30pm for adults and children cooking together. Knowle West Health Association Community Kitchen, 49b Filwood Broadway. £1.50 for children and £3.50 for adults. Contact 0117 963 9569.
Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology
Join Bristol’s Museums, Galleries & Archives for a free day of family-friendly activities. Meet re-enactors, archaeologists and local groups. Sunday 26th July, 11am-4pm. Blaise Castle House Museum. Visit www. archaeologyfestival.org.uk/
ADULTS Gardening club for older people
A new gardening club for older people, and people with dementia and their family members, run by Knowle West Health Association and Growing Support. Every Friday, 10am-12pm at the Springfield Allotment site,
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Happy and Active in Knowle West
A celebration of activities and groups available for over 50s in the area. Including bike rides, walks, breadmaking, local stalls, health checks and a Tai Chi workshop. Tuesday 29 September, 1-4pm, Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Avenue. Contact Sue on 0117 903 0444.
CHILDREN The Summer Reading Challenge – Record Breakers
Taking place at Filwood Library, Filwood Broadway, throughout the summer. Children can borrow and read any six books of their choice: collect stickers and get a certificate and a medal.
Summer Special Rhyme Time
Suitable for 0-4 years. Wednesday 5th August, 10.30am, at Filwood Library, Filwood Broadway.
Cooking for Adults
Summer Story & Craft
Activities at the Salvation Army
YOUNG PEOPLE
A weekly session during the summer holidays. Thursdays, 12–2.30pm, Knowle West Health Association Community Kitchen, 49b Filwood Broadway. £3.50 per session. Contact 0117 963 9569 to book.
Weekly activities include Soup and Sandwich, every Wednesday, 12-1pm. £1, includes a cup of tea. Three-course Lunch Club meets on Thursdays at 12pm. £3. Padstow Road. Call 0117 966 1369.
Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting
Find out more about how your Neighbourhood Partnership works. Tuesday 22nd September, 6pm, Windmill Hill Community Association, Vivian Street, BS3 4LW. See p.4 for more details.
For pre-school children up to 5, Friday 14th August, 10.30am. For ages 6 to 9, Monday 17th August, 2.30pm. Both at Filwood Library, Filwood Broadway. 50p.Call 0117 903 8581 to book.
Let off some STEAM
Mix up art, science at technology at Knowle West Media Centre. Photography, animation, music, app development and more for ages 9+. 10th – 14th August, 10am-3pm, Leinster Avenue. £5 per day or £20 for the week. Call 0117 903 0444 to book.
Summer Sports at The Park
A fortnight of football and other team sports with Youth Moves and Bristol City Football Club. 10th – 14th and 17th – 21st August, 10am-3pm. For 8-14 year olds. Call 0117 963 0636.
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All dates are subject to change – keep an eye on the Knowledge for definite dates.