Knowledge Newsletter by Knowle West

THE

For the residents of Filwood, and parts of

Knowle & Windmill Hill

ISSUE 57 MAY - JULY 2013

STOP PRESS!

p.6

Crime prevention project wins citywide award

The benefits system is changingâ&#x20AC;Ś

p.4

Making waves

p.6

Will the changes affect you?

Local resident to be honoured for his wartime service

www.knowlewest.co.uk

KNOWL DGE

Spring clean

Thanks to: the Newsletter Steering Group (Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt), Neighbourhood Management (Anita Pearce, Kurt James) 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.

By Rose Manning

A word from your Editor Rachel Clarke Knowle West has been making headlines recently, with the news that a project in Inns Court has been given a Bristol Problem Solving Award and a local resident is soon to receive a military medal for his service during the Second World War (p.6). Our feature about volunteering on p.4 shares the stories of four local people who also serve others - but whose effort sometimes goes unnoticed. Volunteering is something I’m personally very keen to support, as it’s been an important part of my own journey. I first came to Knowle West in 2009 to do a voluntary placement at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) - and four years later I’m typing this column as your Editor. By putting my existing skills to practical use, and being supported by KWMC to develop new ones, I discovered that working with people, art and words is just the thing for me! If you’d like to do something new that could benefit you and your area, why not get in touch with a local organisation or group and see if you can help out: visit www.knowlewest. co.uk and have a look at the Directory. You could also join our team of volunteer community reporters: training sessions are still running at KWMC on Tuesdays. Contact Sue on 0117 903 0444 for details. As always, you can send your articles and letters to me by e-mail (rachel.clarke@kwmc.org.uk) or by calling the number above. I look forward to hearing from you!

Agnes Hunt lived most of her 80 plus years in the same house in Kinvara Road. She was very health-aware and would rarely catch a bus - instead she would walk for miles or ride her scooter. She was still riding well into her seventies. Agnes’ interest in health led her to volunteer as a member of the steering group of the Knowle West Health Park. She was thrilled when Princess Anne visited the Health Park and she spoke to her about her involvement in the community. In the last few years Anges suffered from failing health and often became very confused. She would call into various shops, the CIPKW office and the convent looking for her mum, or couldn’t remember why she’d gone there. Everyone around Filwood knew her and often took her home and ensured she was ok. Agnes was finally admitted to Callington Road Hospital but was only there for a month or so before she died. Rest in peace Agnes. I hope you’ve found your mum.

Agnes Hunt. Image by Knowle West Media Centre Celebrating Big Lottery funding. Image supplied by Knowle West HealthPark

Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) are encouraging anyone who is having a spring clean to remember their smoke alarms. Station Manager Rob Edwards said: “Smoke alarms can give you and your loved ones vital extra seconds to escape a fire. But they can only do that if they’re working properly and are kept clean and clear from dust build-up. You can do this by vacuuming the alarm with a soft brush attachment.” AF&RS visits the homes of the most vulnerable members of the community to provide fire safety advice and fit smoke alarms free of charge. To find out more about Home Fire Safety Visits, call 0117 926 2061.

Focus on Families project receives further funding! By Garth Naude, Knowle West Health Park

The Focus on Families project, hosted by the Knowle West Health Park Company, was recently awarded a further grant of almost £500k from the Big Lottery, to continue supporting families and individuals with mild to moderate mental health needs living in south Bristol. The project, which started in February 2010, has worked with over 1,000 people and has been overwhelmingly successful in helping them to make changes to their lives. All services are free and confidential. They include counseling for individuals of all ages and families, parenting courses, and other groups. Referrals are open to people living in Knowle West and surrounding areas of health inequality. Clients can self-refer or be referred by a health professional. Please contact me on 0117 377 2256 or email gnaude@knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk for more information.

News

By Lloyd Allen, Community Safety Officer

Karron and Ted putting up stickers on our streets. Image supplied by Lloyd Allen.

Police & Crime Commissioner visits Knowle West Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens visited Bristol in March, and concluded her afternoon with a trip to Knowle West. She heard about the work of Knowle West Health Association, re:work, Bristol Drugs Forum, and the Neighbourhood Renewal group, as well as how they work alongside the Police. Speaking during the day, Ms Mountstevens said:

“I feel privileged to be in the role that I am. I get to hear about these fantastic projects organised by the community for the people, and about the rapport between local community groups and the police. All working together to achieve the best environment for local residents.”

Sue Mountstevens meets with local police. Image supplied by the PCC’s Office

New arts project celebrates motherhood

Next issue Copy deadline: 1st July Newsletter delivered from 22nd July

Knowle West mums are invited to share their experiences of mothering in a new arts project exploring our maternal heritage. Creative practitioner Pippa Robinson has been awarded funding from the Arts Council to run

Visit www.knowlewest.co.uk for more news and info

No Public Drinking Zone now in place

hank you to everyone who told the Council and Police that street drinking is a problem. The new zone was given the go-ahead by the Council and it came into force on 1st April. This means that it’s now illegal for anyone to drink alcohol in a public area within the zone (as shown on the map). If someone continues to drink alcohol in the area when asked not to do so by a Police Officer, or fails to surrender any alcohol to a Police Officer, they could be arrested and potentially fined up to £500 if they are later convicted. People are still allowed to drink at home and in premises where the supply of alcohol is permitted. If you see someone drinking within the zone and it’s an emergency, always call 999. If it’s not an emergency, call the Police on 101. Please make sure you let your local Police know so that they can take appropriate action. If you’d like to help put up stickers on your street please call me on 0117 914 2205. www.bristol.gov.uk/filwoodnpdz

‘Mother in the Mother’ over the next two years. It began with a Mothers’ Day celebration where 12 mothers came together to share their stories. A series of creative workshops were then held with mums at Platform 51 on Downton Road. Pippa said: “I will be working with a wide range of mothers. Using the written and spoken word, photography, moving image and sculpture, I hope to create a picture of the ways that physiology, emotions, behaviours and values are passed down, or challenged, through the generations.” The project will end on Mothers’ Day 2015 with an exhibition at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC), which will then move to Southmead Hospital. If you’re interested in sharing your stories or getting involved contact Pippa on pippa.onestory@gmail.com or call KWMC on 0117 903 0444 and they’ll pass on the message.

Deadline for solar applications extended Last issue we let you know about the Let’s Go Solar scheme, which has been awarded government vouchers to reduce the cost of solar hot water systems for interested Bristol homeowners. The deadline to apply to the scheme has been extended until the end of June. A limited number of vouchers are available and will be allo-

cated on a first-come-first-served basis. For more details contact Ashley Vale Action Group on 0117 924 1263 or e-mail: letsgosolar@ashleyvale.org.uk

80 things to do in Bristol before you’re 18! 80 by 18 is a new Bristol-based project that wants to inspire young people to try out 80 experiences in their city that will help them to thrive, whatever the future may bring. This could be anything from growing your own food, to making films, to connecting with new people. Take a look at their website and suggest your ideas: www.bristol80by18.org.uk

New Wedding & Party Shop Opened Balloons, Flowers Wedding Stationary Chair Cover Hire 71 Sandy Park Road, Brislington BS4 39PQ (0117) 966 9990 www.enchantedweddingdecor.co.uk

Read on for Twitter messages, posted on www.knowlewest.co.uk, tagged #kwnews. For training contact KWMC on 0117 903 0444

Advert

In Loving Memory

Welfare Reform – does it affect you?

Feature www.knowlewest.co.uk

By Rachel Clarke, Editor

s you may have heard, major changes to the benefits system are coming into effect this year. Below is a summary of the three changes that are likely to have the biggest impact in our area – in terms of the number of people affected and the amount of benefits being paid.

Under Occupation Reductions 4,500 households will be affected in Bristol This reduction has been labeled ‘the bedroom tax’ in the media. If you’re renting a home from the council or a housing association that’s bigger than the government considers you to need, you may have your housing benefit reduced. The number of bedrooms you require will be determined by the size of your household (the number of people, their ages and their genders). There are some exemptions, for example people who are 61½ years old or older in April 2013, and other groups. Exemptions are not made for separated parents who share the care of their children, disabled people, and other groups.

The benefit cap 400 households will be affected in Bristol The government has set a limit on the maximum amount of benefit that working age people can claim: it will be no more than the average national wage (£350 a week for single people, £500 a week for couples or those with children living with them). The cap is due to be in place by September 2013. Again, there are exemptions, for example households where at least one person is working more than 16 hours a week, people receiving Disability Living Allowance, war pensions, and other benefits.

Change to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) 15,000 people will be affected in Bristol New claims for disability living allowance (DLA) can still be made until June 2013. DLA is for people under 65 who are disabled or have long-term health problems, to support them with the costs of living. From June, DLA will gradually be replaced by personal independence payment (PPI). Claimants will have to reapply and have an assessment.

Also… Although most working age benefits are going to increase by 1% each year for the next three years, prices are expected to rise by more than this. This could leave some people with less money to spend. Also, when Universal Credit is introduced, benefit applications will be online-only, which means you may need to increase your computer skills. More information about the changes is available at www.bristol.gov.uk/benefitss or by calling the Council on 0117 922 2300.

Where can you get support and advice? • Filwood Hope offers a range of advice services, including benefits and debt advice. They run an advice session with Age UK for people over 55 on Wednesdays , 9.30-11.30am. Afternoon home visits may be possible for the house-bound. 11&13 Filwood Broadway, 0117 963 4566. • South Bristol Advice Services provide help with benefits, money advice and form filling. They run sessions throughout the week at Filwood Hope, @Symes, The Withywood Centre and Granby House Clinic. Call 0117 985 1122. • Bristol Debt Advice Centre runs a drop-in on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.30am – 12noon. Telephone advice and pre-booked appointments are available throughout the week. 2nd Floor, 48-54 West Street, BS2 0BL, 0117 954 3990. • Knowle West Media Centre offers computer training classes that can help you increase your digital skills for filling in online applications. Leinster Avenue, 0117 903 0444. • Filwood Library has computers for use and internet access. Open every day except Thursday and Sunday. Filwood Broadway, 0117 903 8581.

@NCavell: Going to meet a bunch of lovely people in Knowle West this morning

Over 20 years volunteering – and still going strong

Feature www.knowlewest.co.uk

olunteers do invaluable work in communities across the country and volunteering can be a great way to gain experience, confidence, and even employment. This issue we celebrate some of the many volunteers lending a helping hand in Knowle West. If you’re inspired by their stories why not contact a local organisation and give some of your time? You could even start your own group! Rachel Clarke, Editor

Volunteering ‘changed my life’

Interview & Article: Community Reporter David Amesbury

ilwood’s Drama, Dance and Singing group has been a big part of the community centre for more than twenty years – run exclusively by volunteers. Gloria Tucker (71) was its founder back in 1989, starting the group because she loves ‘drama, dance and shows’. She was joined a year later by Edna Quick (65) who came to help out. They have both been volunteering here ever since – and neither has any intention of stopping in the near future. As well as running weekly sessions, choreographing dances and organising shows, the ladies also write scripts, build sets and make costumes. Their involvement doesn’t stop when they leave the centre on a Tuesday evening – the group has become so much of their lives. Gloria says: “It keeps me going. Coming up here is my outlet. If I gave this up I don’t know what I would do. It’s a very important part of my social life. I would recommend volunteering to someone because if it does for them what it has done for me then that’s a good thing.” Edna adds: “It’s nice to see a kid you’ve worked with on stage, performing in one of the shows.” They also feel the group benefits the community – not only for the confidence it is giving the young people but also because it provides a focus for them. Gloria says: “…It keeps the kids off the streets, it gives them something to do.”

Interview & Article: Community Reporter Rebeca Castiñeira Berdasco

nown as ‘the football man’, Antony Morrison deserves his nickname after more than five years coaching the under 12s team at Broadwalk FC every Saturday as a volunteer. But Antony’s contribution to society goes much further. He also tries to help the youngsters with problems at school or home – and parents and teachers often ask him for advice. Antony explains: “I want to help children to avoid the mistakes I made when I was younger. I want to take them off the street.” After a few years involved with drugs and losing some of his best friends, he decided it wasn’t the life he wanted for himself - nor is it the life he wants for the young people. So he met his partner and became a ‘family man’ – they now have four children. He recognises that when he started to work as a volunteer he didn’t expect such success. Now his life has changed a lot. Although he only coaches on Saturdays, he’s always available to answer a phone call, visit a child or talk to a parent 24 hours a day. His partner Emma is very understanding as ‘she knows it means so much to me.’ His relationship with his parents has also improved since becoming a volunteer. “They are proud of me,” he says happily. But doing all of this for free? He doesn’t hesitate - the personal satisfaction he gets coaching the team is ‘more than enough.’

Giving and getting back

week. He explains: “I teach little kids to play football properly, how to play table tennis and what sports they want to do.” CJ also helps with arts and craft activities and a bit of maths - but his favourite activity is football where he ‘spends as much time learning from the youngsters’ as he does teaching. He would recommend volunteering to others as he feels it could really benefit both them and the local community. “Instead of getting into trouble they can help other people… and it can lead to a job.” As well as enjoying his volunteering, CJ says it gives him ‘more confidence to meet new people.’ And as he starts to apply for paid employment he’s hoping his volunteering experience will help him get a job.

Interview & Article: Community Reporter David Amesbury

“W

hen I was younger I used to be a bit of a brat. I decided to change, so I thought I’d help out.” So says Chris Lewis, better known as CJ, who at only 18 has already been volunteering at his local youth club, in Redcatch Park, for five years. He currently volunteers three days a

All photos by community reporters.

@Fotonow: South West Graduate Photography Prize returns to the region for exhibition at Knowle West Media Centre

Knowle West man to receive war medal at last

Local awards

Government issues Arctic Stars, 70 years on

www.knowlewest.co.uk

By Reporter Alex Turner

Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School & Children’s Centre Places available for September Our Ofsted rating is ‘Outstanding’

harles ‘Joe’ Cook has lived on the same Knowle West street since the 1930s – yet few people have had adventures to top his. And most might prefer to keep it that way. There have been plenty of complaints about the chilly spring this year. But Mr Cook, 89, is one of a dwindling group of heroes who braved truly biting temperatures on the Arctic convoys of the Second World War – and are now being honoured with their own medal, the Arctic Star. “There were a lot of [local] people going to war,” recalls Mr Cook, who’s been known as Joe since early childhood. “I was worried the war would be over by Christmas, and I was going to miss it… a few years later I was still in the navy!” “I’ve seen boiling water touch the deck and freeze,” says Mr Cook of the harsh on-ship conditions, when sailors often had to hack icicles off the guns’. It’s the lighter memories he cherishes though, such as the time he terrified

We also have spaces available for children aged 2-3 years costing £22.20 including meals. Sessions available are 9am – 1pm or 1-5pm Monday to Friday. A minimum of 2 sessions is required. This learning environment offers a wide range of resources to support babies and young children’s interest, which includes a Sensory and Soft play room.

Advert

We are currently taking registration of interest from families. For more information please contact Mandy Cheesley on 0117 903 9781.

shipmates by accidentally blowing up a can of beans – left in an oven while he went to take watch. “My mates heard a loud boom,” he chuckles. “The lights went out and they expected water to come in at any minute.” Seven decades on, Mr Cook – who survives his wife of 55 years – jokes that he’s still ‘causing trouble’. If so, it’s the kind of trouble many of us would be glad to be capable of in our eighties – he still works out at the gym every Monday.

Charles ‘Joe’ Cook. Images by Knowle West Media Centre

COVER STORY Recognition for local crime reduction project

By Lloyd Allen, Community Safety Officer

problem-solving project in Knowle West has won the first Bristol Problem Solving Award after cutting anti-social behaviour by more than two thirds in the Inns Court area. The project, ‘Making Inns Court Safe Again’, was led by Safer Bristol Community Safety officer Lloyd Allen and local Police Sgt. Trevor Sweeting. It aimed to tackle a high level of youth-related antisocial behaviour (ASB) and ASB fuelled by adult street drinking.

alk It Through is a new neighbourhood mediation drop-in starting on May 8th, run jointly by Bristol Mediation and Filwood Hope. If you are experiencing problems with someone or if you have had a complaint made about you which you disagree with, we may be able to help. What is Mediation? Mediation is a way to help you resolve disagreements. These may be with a friend or neighbour about things such as noise, garden and boundaries, abusive and threatening behaviour or damage to property. What are the benefits of using Mediation? • It’s free. • It’s quick - mediation can be completed in just a few weeks. • We are neutral - our mediators do not take sides or make judgements. • It’s voluntary. Can you give me an example of what happens? This is a real case that happened in another part of Bristol (the names have been changed):

Mr Cook’s service medals - awaiting the Arctic Star.

In September we will have spaces for children aged 0-2 years costing £26.20 including meals. A 5% discount will apply if your child is registered for more than 7 hours in a week.

Filwood Hope

Using a combination of initiatives, crime in the area has reduced by 60 per cent and anti-social behaviour by two-thirds since the beginning of 2013. The measures included targeting key offenders, changing the physical appearance of street furniture to discourage groups from gathering and causing trouble, and a large ‘no public drinking zone’ in the Filwood ward. The project also invested in a successful mentoring scheme for young people organised by Youth Moves, which is now being celebrated in a short documentary film. The prize money of £750 will be reinvested in the project.

Cover photo: Police officers and staff and young people from Youth Moves accept the Bristol Problem Solving Award from Police & Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens.

@LicoriceHazel: Do you have an idea that solves an environmental or social problem? Willing to help people in Bristol’s Knowle West? Let me know.

Sally complained of harassment from her neighbour who lived in a flat below: it had got so bad that she was frightened to move about in her flat. A mediator visited Sally who was with her daughter and a friend who helped her as she was disabled. At first she would not contemplate a meeting with her neighbour, she was worried about what she would do to her neighbour as she was so angry. Mediators then visited the downstairs tenant, Jenna, in her flat. Her complaints were about excessive noise and shouting at all times of day and night, bad language, verbal abuse, people visiting, harassment and intimidation. She believed this was intentional behaviour designed to upset her. Jenna was also wary about meeting. In the end both agreed to meet, but could not agree on who else would be allowed at the meeting. Eventually they agreed to meet if a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) known to both could attend. Sally and Jenna explained their issues and seemed to gain some benefit from this, but then the communication deteriorated into

Advertorial - talk it through

accusations so the mediators called a break. During the break the mediators talked to both parties about making a small move forward and when the meeting was reconvened Sally and Jenna seemed more prepared to do this. They agreed to contact each other over anything that went wrong, and also agreed to join forces to contact a local councillor and the housing department. The PCSO commented that their agreement would take them off the ‘ASB list’ so that their requests would be more likely to be listened to. The meeting did not result in them being best of friends, but they were no longer sworn enemies. How can I find out more? Every Wednesday between 1-3pm there will be two trained and experienced mediators available at Filwood Hope to discuss what mediation would involve. If you have any dispute that you would like to discuss with one of our mediators, come in and see us and we will discuss with you whether mediation might help with your situation. If you are not able to visit the centre you can phone us during this time instead on 0117 963 4566. Alternatively, call Bristol Mediation directly, Monday to Friday on 0117 925 934 or text on 07534 188396.

Do you need help finding the answer to a difficult problem?

Looking for benefit or debt advice? Worried about the Bedroom Tax? Struggling to make ends meet?

Need someone who will listen to you? Unsure about filling in a form? Whatever the issue, we are willing to help For free and confidential advice and support, drop in to the centre on Filwood Broadway, we are open every weekday morning. Or call us on 0117 9634566

Volunteer makes a ‘World of Difference’

KnowleWest Media Centre www.knowlewest.co.uk

University of Bristol Open Evening

Come along to KWMC on Wednesday 29th May and find out about new opportunities at the University of Bristol, including a funded PhD programme which will be based in Knowle West. The three-year PhD is for people with a postgraduate qualification who’d like to take their learning further - they’ll be based at KWMC, working with us to explore how digital media can support people to get involved in decisionmaking. You can also find out about University’s Foundation Year in Arts & Humanities - a one-year course that will prepare students to study for an undergraduate degree. The evening will begin at 6pm. Contact reception for more details on 0117 903 0444.

ack in March KWMC volunteer Fabia Jeddere-Fisher won a place on the Vodafone Foundation ‘World of Difference’ programme to work part-time for us. Fabia is currently coordinating radio and podcasting activities for young people – you may have seen her at our threeday urban music event, XLR2013, which happened during the Easter holidays. Fabia has a radio background - she was one of the founders of online radio station, Sensei.fm – and she’s been volunteering with us since 2011. She said: “the radio workshops are a great opportunity for young people to develop skills including research, interviewing, editing audio and presenting a finished show.” In April Fabia took a group of young people to The Station youth centre to visit the radio studio. Listen the podcasts at soundcloud.com/ on-the-level-radio

Reducing energy by 20%

You can contact Michaela on 0117 903 0444 if you’re interested in volunteering with us too.

Visit www.whisk-uk.com for more information

nowle West Health Park is pleased to announce that we’ve teamed up with colleagues at Whisk Café for some crazy summer deals. Attend one of our regular group activities and you’ll get a voucher for a £1 discount on your next meal purchased in the Café*. Offer runs from May to July, so don’t miss out: enjoy a great day at the Health Park and a lovely lunch afterwards. *Terms and conditions apply, please see voucher

Young People’s Activities ffi: 0117 377 2255

Adult Activities and Services

Mondays 9am-5pm: Play Therapy/Family Therapy, counselling for families and children (free).

Daily Activities at various times, call 0117 377 2255 for more info: Smoking cessation: it’s easier with 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). Call Garth on 0117 377 2256 for more info. 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.

Thursdays 4-5pm: Afterschool club for 4-12 year olds, fun, active play (80p). 4.30pm: Play Rangers in the Park (free). Friday 9am-12pm: Family Therapy/Play Therapy, for children and families (free). Call 0117 377 2256. SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN DAY for 5-11 year olds, every Friday in school holidays (£5 for the day). Call Barry on 07809 483171. 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 Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NL Find knowlewestmedia on Facebook and Twitter.

Advertorial

Healthy Living Centre and Whisk Café – Mad Summer Meal Deals

Wednesdays 9am-1pm: Young People’s Counselling, part of Focus on Families (free), call 0117 377 2256. 5.30-6.15pm: Beatz Street Dance for 6-10 year olds, brilliant and fun dance class (£3.50 per session).

Make yourself at home!

www.knowlewest.co.uk

Tuesdays 10-10.30am: Stretch-n-Grow, stories, songs & games for 2-5 year olds (80p). 4.30-5.30pm: Boxing, for 8-14 year olds (80p).

The 3 E Houses project is coming to an end in May. Over the last two years the European partnership project has been helping 100 homes, in Knowle West and Stokes Croft, to reduce their energy use by 20%. Participants are currently filling out a survey that will help inform future energy policy. A film about the project is being shot around Knowle West and Bristol – look out for it coming soon! Contact Sue on Sue@ kwmc.org.uk for more details.

If you’re looking for a venue for a meeting or you need some office or event space, the answer could be on your doorstep! KWMC has a range of rooms that can be hired and we offer a reduced rate for community groups and residents of £10 per room per hour (terms and conditions apply).The money we raise through rental helps to keep our projects running and our building open for everyone in the community to access. Contact our Front of House team on 0117 903 0444 if you’d like to come round and have a look. www.kwmc.org.uk

KnowleWest Health Park

Mondays 10-11am: Armchair Exercise, gentle exercise for people with limited mobility (£2). 11am-12pm: One Heart Walking Group, meets in the café for a guided walk of one or two miles (free). Also provides information on joining the Two & Three Heart Groups. 9.30-10.30am and 4-5pm: Waist Watchers, support to lose weight. 6.30pm: Diabetes UK, meet on the last Monday of the month. Tuesdays 9.30am: Two Heart Walking Group, call 0117 377 2256 for info. 10am-12pm: Art on Referral – speak to Sue Cooke to find out more: 0117 377 2254.

Advertorial

6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tums - fat burning exercise to help all become trimmer (£3). Wednesdays 9.30am: Three Heart Walking Group, call 0117 377 2256 for info. 9.30am-12.30pm: Health Matters, the fun and informative way to learn more about good health (free). Call Laura on 0117 377 2257 for more info. 10.30-11.45am: Tai Chi for Wellbeing, with Andrea Bailey (£4 per week or £9 for a four-week block). 6.15-7.30pm: Run fit running club (£4). Call Jason Hodge on 07855 465872. Thursdays 10am-12pm: Fit and Fab, a support group for women wanting to make a change (free). 6-7pm: Step Aerobics, improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3). 7-8pm: Absolute beginners exercise class, a good place to start getting active (£2). Fridays 10am-12pm: 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 (£4 per session). 11am-12.30pm: Thyroid Support Group, first Friday of the month (free).

Find out more about the full range of Health Park activities at our website www.knowlewesthealthpark.co.uk or call 0117 377 2255

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

Earn up to £12 per week just for attending! Call for details 0117 978 8968

www.knowlewest.co.uk

Amateur Boxing – 18th May

Interested in a career in fitness?

The Park Amateur Boxing Club is holding its first Boxing show on Saturday 18th May. The evening will showcase some of the club’s rising stars. Tickets are on sale now: call Kevin on 07888 678487 (adults £10, under 16s £5). For more information contact James Mapstone on 0117 903 9772.

If you want to work in a Gym as a Fitness Instructor or take steps to becoming a Personal Trainer, you can get started now by qualifying with a highly respected awarding body and tutor. CYQ Level 2 Courses run in Fitness Instructing (Gym based), Exercise to Music and Circuit Training.

Sculpture group showcase their work

The Park Café under new management

New project supporting carers

The Park Studio group had a very successful visit from The Art Fund in March. Visitors from the fund got to see a display of work and a tour of the sculpture studio. The group meet regularly at The Park and always welcome new members. For more information contact Myles Nash on mfnash@ hotmail.co.uk

From April 2nd the Park Café will be in new hands. Local resident Will Appleby and his team have agreed to manage our onsite catering provision. Over the next few months you’ll notice changes to the menu and the look of our Café. Pop in and say hello to the team and try their all-day breakfast.

Bristol South Crossroads, based at The Park, have begun their new Home & Away project. This is aimed at giving carers a break so they can have a day to themselves. For more information contact Sue Purnell on 0117 353 3135 or sue@bristolsouthcrossroads.co.uk

Exciting Summer ahead!

To apply you need to be coming to the end of Year 11 or have left school last year: this is the only criteria. So go ahead and contact us to find out more - what have you got to lose? Get in touch now and see where it could lead you...

Aged 16-17 and looking for an adventure this summer? Want to meet new people, develop your own skills, and have fun - all for free? Then it all starts at “YES”! Running over four weeks this summer, the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme offers you the chance to go on two week-long residentials at no cost! The first one will take you away from Bristol, where you will meet new people and try lots of new experiences, as part of an adventure based residential experience. Then you’ll get to stay in Bristol on a fourday residential meeting local businesses, charities and organisations that work in your community. In the third week you’ll plan a project to support one of these projects and the project will take place in the final week. Along the way you’ll have new experiences, make new friends, and hopefully come out with a better idea of what you want to do next in your life.

Youth Courses at the Gatehouse Are you 16 to 24 years old? Or do you know someone who is? Do you need help gaining new qualifications, skills and getting prepared for emploment? We offer Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths, English & ICT along with the Step-Up Diploma.

Start NOW!!!!

Step-Up Diploma including tasters in: Painting/Decorating/Carpentry ‘HWV Hartcliffe’ Horticulture/ Childcare / Sports Drama / ICT

Supporting you in trying New Career Opportunities

When you get the call: GO! Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease but these diseases can often be prevented. An NHS health check can help you by assessing your risk and giving you personalised advice on how to reduce it.

For more info contact us on info@ youthmoves.org.uk, 0117 903 9796 or call in to see us at The Park.

Even if you’re feeling well it’s worth having your free NHS health check now. The check normally last around 20 minutes. You will be asked a few questions and a simple blood test will be taken.

Music studio at The Park Interested in music? Whether you play in a band and want a place to practice, want to learn how to DJ, scratch or beat match, want to record a track or try your hand at MCing or lyric-writing, the Music Studio run by Youth Moves at The Park is the place for you. Youth Moves deliver a variety of creative urban music themed workshops to introduce young people with little or no experience to DJing, MCing and music production. All workshops are free to anyone under the age of 20 and are running every week at The Park, on Daventry Road. Monday from 3-6pm and Tuesday 3-9pm.

www.knowlewest.co.uk

The Park & Youth Moves

Advertise here! Community rates from only £25 per box Contact Rachel on 0117 903 0444

After that your GP Practice will work with you to help you stay healthy and reduce your risk of developing future problems. Just by having the check you can improve your chances of living a healthier life. If you receive an invitation letter to an NHS Health Check, go to your GP practice and get checked. For more information please contact your local practice or go online:

Whether you’re just starting out or have loads of experience we would love to see you.

www.bristol.nhs.uk/your-health/nhs-health-checks.aspx

For more info just turn up at one of the times above, call us on 0117 903 9796 or email joe.dorsett@youthmoves.org.uk

Advertorial