ISSUE 29 Oct 07

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NEW WEBSITE DESIGNWWW.KNOWLEWEST.CO.UK

A Secret Garden forKnowle West page 15

A new Media Centre forKnowle West page 6

Positive Futures and Schoolsfootball tournament page 3

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Hello again KnowleWest residents.We have news ofour rreebbrraannddiinngg ccoommppeettiittiioonn!! We needa new name for this

rapidly expanding magazine whichis also growing in delivery area.There’s a £50 High St. gift voucherfor the winner. All ages welcome!Entries to Makala by noon, 5thNov: mmaakkaallaa@@kkwwmmcc..ccoo..uukktt:: 00111177 33553322889955 or write toKWMC, DCF Premier Workshop,Ruthven Rd, Knowle West, Bristol,BS4 1ST AAllll eennttrriieess jjuuddggeedd bbyy tthheenneewwsslleetttteerr sstteeeerriinngg ggrroouupp..

Many local organisations have nowjoined us to bring you a biggerand brighter edition; fully-loadedwith all your need to know infoand get even more from the newlook website wwwwww..kknnoowwlleewweesstt..ccoo..uukk

Why not help make the newsletter?Join our club. Learn skills and meetpeople. New times and venue:Knowle West Media Centre, DCFWorkshop, Ruthven Rd BS4 1ST.Every Mon 6–7.30pm (except Bank hols)Ideas and feedback from any age.Contact for Makala as above.

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Back in April of this year somethinghappened that was very excitingfor the whole of Bristol - a brandnew Radio Station was born.Bristol Community FM went on air.

Aiming to reach into the communitycovering local burning issues aswell as providing outlets for local,national bands and musicians

(check the Rock Show Sundaynights 10-12 with Jon Wisby) writers,artists and film makers. There arealso programs broadcast in yourlanguage such as Spanish, Polish,Somali, Arabic and others.

I, myself will be hosting a magazinestyle show with guests, coveringall the new cinema and DVDreleases, as well as touching onclassic movies, and playing great

movie music, old and new.(Saturdays 1pm-2pm starting onthe 10th of Nov).

So if you’re a local film maker orhave been in a film yourself Iwould really like to hear from you!

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Mark Le Leivre

Terri-Ann McKenny local resident

Margaret Rawlins is a well-knownKnowle West resident who is alwaysbusy helping in the community,from being a street rep to workingat Eagle House youth club.

Recently Illminster AvenueNursery School surprised her inan assembly when they showedtheir appreciation to her forstanding up to a street robberywhich happened on NewquayRoad. The children sang songs toher, followed by a round ofapplause and loud cheering.

Inspector Foreman fromBroadbury police station present-ed Margaret with a certificatefrom the police force for hercourage and bravery when she

helped the young man who wasattacked.

Margaret spoke to the childrenabout what she did and said:

“I don’t expect anyone to dowhat I did…. I knew the peopleinvolved and knew what theywere doing wasn’t right.” Shelater told the children: “ All youhave to do is be good and stayin school.” We are all very proud of whatMargaret does in the communityand she is motivating others torespect the estate where they live.

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Positive Futures is an extremely pro-active youth organisationbased in the Bristol area. Working directly with youngstersbetween the ages of 10 and 18they have had a lot of successrecently with project based aroundAnti- Racism and School truancy.James Edwards hosted an eveningof talks, films and presentations atThe Park, Daventry Rd back in July.Football was the medium usedto reach two groups of younglads (one from Knowle West andthe other from St Paul’s) who bothset up a successful tournamentto promote anti-racism. Four short films were screenedcharting the development of theprojects and the young menconcerned which helped to createa great deal of enjoyment andunderstanding of the great achieve-ments the young men had made,to an audience of over 150 resi-dents and parents.There was an awards presenta-tion for both the exceptionallyhardworking young people fromPositive Futures, and the youngpeople from Christ the King whowon the local schools footballtournament.PPoossiittiivvee FFuuttuurreess tteell:: 0077881100550066996622 //00111177 33777722664477

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COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP IS HERE THIS IS OUR JOURNEYCover story

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Every month residents from eachof the Neighbourhood Renewal (NR)areas come together to talk aboutlocal community issues that impacton people’s quality of life. It’s achance to hear about what projectsare happening in other NR areas,share good ideas and decide howthey can influence decisions madethrough the Bristol Partnership (a partnership between all differentorganisations in the city). The NRResidents Forum also act as thelink between their communities andthe Bristol Partnership (the peoplethat make decisions).NR Residents Forum meet once amonth at the Council House, onCollege Green between 1-3pm.To find out more tteell:: 00111177 990099 99994499

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The Knowle West Drop-In Centreis situated upstairs at The ParkDaventry Rd. They help maintainthe well being of young adultswith learning difficulties.Facilities provided include 3Computers, Pool Table, TableTennis, Darts, Cable TV, relaxingsofas and a kitchen area. All attendees are encouraged tobe as independent as possiblewith regular discussion groupsand activities such as football in

the sports hall and Discos atChristmas and Birthdays andBowling or Pool once a fortnight.With rent paid by the Counciland Personic Computers helpingwith funds they are looking outfor a new swimming venue anda Tai Chi Teacher. If you haveany old Videos, DVDs, PC Games,Books that you don’t use orcan provide support in any wayplease tteell:: 00111177 33777733887722OOppeenniinngg ttiimmeess Mon-Thurs 9amto 3pm Fri - 9am to 1.30pm

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To celebrate the arrival ofCommunity in Partnership, therewill be a variety of events happening at various locationsaround the area on Monday 12thNovember. A single firework rocket beinglaunched at 4pm will signal thestart of the festivities.

Community In Partnership representatives including theelected zone rep residents willhelp with planting trees at locationsspread across the estate: HHeeaalltthh PPaarrkk, Downton RdMMeeddee CCeennttrree, Inns CourtFFiillwwoooodd BBrrooaaddwwaayyNNoorrtthheerrnn SSllooppeess (back GlynVale/Wedmore Vale)EEaaggllee HHoouussee, Newquay RdTThhee PPaarrkk, Daventry RdKKnnoowwllee WWeesstt MMeeddiiaa CCeennttrreePlus local schools

As part of the launch celebrationsbetween 4pm-6pm there will bea Steel Band playing at FilwoodCommunity Centre and a danceperformance by the Dark Angelsgroup. There will also be a buffet/refreshments. This will befollowed by the releasing of balloons.We look forward to seeing youthere!

The tree that will beplanted across the estate is theLLiiqquuiidd AAmmbbeerrSSttyyrraacciifflluuaa TTrreeee.. TheAutumn foliage coloursof sweet gum aresuperb. The leaves are lustrous green all

summer, they change through shadesof yellow and orange then finally purple and crimson.

Young people L-R: Margi-Ann Bedford, KyraSpencer-Prescott, Frankie-Joe Pearce, Jay Bray,Bailey Kenna-Jones, Riley Harvey. Adults L-R:Headteacher - Pat Rogers, Margaret Rawlins,Inspector Foreman. Photo by Terri-Ann McKenny

Mandy Shute has moved on fromNeighbourhood Manager in KnowleWest to running her own pub inFishponds. We would like to thankMandy for all her hard work inthe past 18 months and wish herall the successes in the future.

Simon Gabriel is thenew NeighbourhoodManager, picturedleft.

Simon is here on a 7 month secondment from Community atHeart and arrives with more than5 years experience of working inregeneration in Barton Hill. Hewill be based in the FilwoodBroadway office with Anita & Val.We wish him luck!

If you would like to meet Simonthen drop-in to the NR office onFilwood Broadway or tteell 99008844335500..

ALL CHANGE Anita Pearce NR

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GREEN SCENE: TRANSPORT & ECO EDUCATION

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Please be aware of reports thatthere are bogus tradesmenoperating in South Bristol. Anelderly OAP resident was charged£400 to jet wash a patio. Themen, who carried out the work,were reported to be very intimidating and threatening.A youngster (with the men)offered to sweep sand from the driveway for a ‘tenner’when the resident refused hethrew a brick.The incident has been reportedto the police by a third partyas the OAP is too afraid.

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GGrreeeenn SScceenneeMoney saving, no cost or lowcost ideas to help you cut yourenvironmental impacts. This Issue the topic is transport.11 Keep your car well tuned andserviced – cut fuel use andcosts by 5%.22 Drive a bit slower (70mphuses 25% more fuel than 50mph),braking and accelerating moresmoothly – save fuel, save money.33 Take turns to car share if youcan, for work or shopping…youmight halve your costs andimpacts44 Try leaving the car at homefor short trips, 46% of all carjourneys are less than 2 miles 55 Walk, cycle (or take the busor train more) – get fitter andsupport public transport.

EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall eedduuccaattiioonn ee--ppeettiittiioonnI have an e-petition on the citycouncil website. Full details at:(www.bristol.gov.uk/item/epetitionview.html?PetitionID=191). It isabout enhancing environmentaleducation and awareness throughschool/college environmentalcharters. Schools and colleges need afocus for their environmentaleducation work - adopting anenvironmental charter can providethis focus. It would also take for-ward the Bristol ‘Green Capital’ idea. The council would send a strongsignal by circulating a ‘model’environmental charter to all itsschools/colleges. The petition,and full discussion is on my blogvowlesthegreen.blogspot.comCCoonnttaacctt mmee oonn ffaacceebbooookk::www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=611181973

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Street Reps and council reps metat Eagle House one August after-noon to learn graffiti removal, organised by NR. We were told about materials,protective wear and products.After a short test, we went outto remove graffiti the way we hadbeen told. We now need another7 hours graffiti removal recordedto qualify for an accredited train-ing NVQL1 certificate.

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On Wednesday the 22nd of AugustI was present at the opening of adedicated Police Pod situated inthe car park at Asda Supermarketin Bedminster. Dawn Primarolo MP(pictured above) was their to offi-cially cut the ribbon and declarethe Pod open.Jeff Foreman Head of Broadbury RdPolice Station was also presentoverseeing the event. The incentivebehind the new Pod is to localisea police presence in theBedminster area making it easierfor Constables and PCSOs to

carry out Police procedures such aswriting up of reports of incidentswithout having to return back toHeadquarters at Broadbury Rd,this will have the effect of freeingup more time so Officers can bepresent in the areas where theyare needed most.

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Environment News Crime and SafetyEmily Nicholson

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CARBON MAKEOVER

TREE OF LIFE

The Knowle West CarbonMakeover Project, an initiative tohelp support local householdsto reduce their bills and carbonemissions, has two new staffbased at the Knowle West MediaCentre, Misty Tunks as the ProjectCoordinator and Maddie Stanleyas the Community CampaignsWorker.

Misty said: “I feel very luckythat I got the job as the CarbonMakeover Coordinator and evenluckier that, as a local resident,I get to involve my house holdin this project. Many localpeople are already doing reallypositive things to reduce theiremissions, e.g. Recycling. Wewant to take it a little further-we want residents to thinkabout how they can reduce theamount of rubbish they producein the first place. It is anexciting time for KW and I wantto scream it from the roof top!”As a part of the project, tenlocal people will have their say on

different environmental issuesthrough media campaigns. Sofar two local residents havecome forward with ideas whohope to get £1,000 fundingthrough the Unltd awards,www.unltd.org.uk.Firstly Lesley Belgium who wantsto sell more fruit and veg inInns Court, and Mill Lusk whowants to get more people growingtheir own by buying plant plugs. If you want to start a carbonbusting campaign or want tosign up as a household to thisproject please contact eitherMMiissttyy oorr MMaaddddiiee aatt KKWWMMCC oonn 00111177 99003300444444

‘‘MMaasstteerrppllaann’’ ffoorr KKnnoowwllee WWeesstt A new ‘Masterplan’ for KnowleWest is to be produced to shapethe future regeneration of theestate. The Knowle West ProjectBoard (Bristol City Council, EnglishPartnerships, South West RegionalDevelopment Agency) will beworking with local people toaddress a wide range of issuessuch as education; health;employment; housing; transport;leisure facilities, and open spaces.Locally, a group from theCCoommmmuunniittyy IInn PPaarrttnneerrsshhiipp isworking with the Council on theMasterplan project. This willinclude advising on the bestapproaches to community con-sultation and publicising theproject. The group will also visitother areas, locally and nationally,which have undergone significantchange, to learn from their positiveand negative experiences.For more information tel: JohnBoutwood 0117 9222965. Read the full story: www.knowlewest.co.uk (CIP)Peter Jones

FFrreeee aaddvveerrttiissiinngg ffoorr bbuuiillddeerrssaanndd ssuupppplliieerrss As part of our efforts to supportlocal enterprise and local economyBristol City Council publishes adirectory of Bristol based companies(construction or related) calledBristol First.We are keen to increase thenumber of BME and female runcompanies in the listings. Thepublication comes out every twoyears and is due March 2008.For a free entry on the websiteand in the new edition.tteell:: SStteevvee GGaayy oo111177 33552255116611wwwwww..bbrriissttooll..ggoovv..uukk//bbrriissttoollffiirrssttSteve Gay

BBrriissttooll’’ss FFuuttuurreeOver the summer, the people ofBristol have been asked by thecity council to play a key role ininfluencing the development ofthe city over the next 20 years.To get involved in the nextstages of the consultationprocess, visit www.bristol.gov.uk/bdfor look out for documents inyour local library or fromPlanning reception, BrunelHouse, St George's Road. FFoorr mmoorree iinnffoo tteell:: 00111177 990033 66772200Mark Leach

The Tree of Life Project is based in St Barnabas Church Hall,Daventry Road. We are openevery Tuesday morning from10am to 1pm and Thursday after-noon from 2pm to 4pm. Costsonly £1 per week per personWho do you think you are?Would you like to know moreabout your Ancestors? Come infor coffee and a chat, to find outmore about your “ Roots ” andcreate a Digital Story. CCeeddaarr WWrriitteerrss::This Creative Writing Course isavailable to anyone in the com-munity form the experiencedwriter, to the complete beginner.Subjects will include Ancestry andthe Environment. The coursestarts on Thursday the 11th ofOctober from 7pm to 9pm for 10weeks. For more informationplease email:cedarwriters@aol.com FFoorr mmoorree iinnffoo tteell:: TTrraacceeyy PPooooll oonn 00111177--99666600558866 oorrAAlliisstteerr PPaallmmeerr oonn 00111177--99666644113399

AUTUMN GARDENING

Lesley Belgium local resident

Harvest what you have workedhard all year to grow!

Sow over-wintering crops - springcabbage, perpetual spinach, etc.

Replant your pots and hangingbaskets with winter and springflowering (and foliage) plants,like winter pansies and ivy.

Plant spring bulbs in the garden.Plant prepared hyacinths indoorsfor Christmas flowers.Prune yourhardy perennial shrubs and herbs– move the half-hardies under-cover until spring.

After harvest, clear your plotsand dig over to let the winterweather into the soil. Plant, orsow, native plants – primroses,red campion, etc.

Collect fallen leaves to add toyour compost bin.Last, but not least, sit down for awell-earned rest with a drink andstart planning for next year…Happy Harvesting!

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SSaannddrraa MMaannssoonnYouth Media Worker KWMC

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Work on the new Knowle WestMedia Centre is progressing well.Archimedia, which is the name ofthe project run by KWMC to rede-velop the Old William Budd HealthCentre, has been going since 2003.Since then, a group of local youngpeople have come together to helpfundraise, design and generallybe at the centre of all decisionsrelating to the development.

A total of £3.5 million pounds hasbeen raised in order to rebuildLeinster House and provide a newhome for the Knowle West MediaCentre and provide space forother media related communityorganisations. Capital money tosupport the project has comefrom Bristol City Council, Urban 2,Objective 2, the South West RDA,Neighbourhood Renewal and ArtsCouncil England.

Designed by local architect WhiteDesign and built by Yate basedcontractor ER Hemmings, thebuilding will be completed byChristmas 2007 and open forbusiness by April 2008.

As part of the internal fit outthat will happen after the maincontract is finished, we haveraised money from Arts CouncilEngland to commission 8 artiststo put in pieces of work thatreflect the work of the mediacentre and its role within the cityand the community.

Currently over 90 artists haveapplied and working with artistin residence, Simon Poulter (whodid the ‘Knowle West Has SomeInteresting People campaign’) wehope to bring on some amazingpieces of work. Ideas include sig-nage, reception desks, conferencetables and studio doors.

Feel free to stop anyone and askabout the project, we’d love totalk to you!Young people from Archimedia Core Group

The building is built from 43straw bale panels that form theouter walls. Local people, staffof KWMC and a series of spon-sors went to Manor Farm inFailand to build the panels,which were then delivered to siteby tractor. They were thencraned into place and formedthe outer walls.

People who came out to the farmenjoyed a day of instruction onstraw bale building, lunch providedby the Better Food Co. and achance to build one of the panelsthat are now in the building.

WWOORRKK TTOO DDAATTEEThe old William Budd Health Centrewas demolished in February of thisyear and work started on site inMarch 2007. Since then, thefoundations have gone in, concretework for the main studio spacehas gone up, the straw panelshave been installed and windowsfitted, the roof has gone on andthe internal walls erected.Plumbing and wiring are going inbefore the decorators arrive tofinish it all off before Christmas.Deon Rossouw from E.R. Hemmingsis the Site Manager in charge ofday to day work on site and is

always around to ensure thateverything goes according to plan.Community meetings are heldmonthly at the Novers Park SocialClub and are open to anyone whowants to find out more informationabout what is going on. It’s alsoan opportunity for anyone to discuss anything that is of concern.Miles Ford, Archimedia ProjectManger and Sandra Manson,Youth Media Worker both fromKWMC also attend to make sureany questions can be answered. FFoorr mmoorree ddeettaaiillss ccaallll SSaannddrraa oorrMMiilleess oonn 00111177 337777 33116611

Over the summer holidays, theArchimedia Project ran theArchimedia Summer School inconjunction with the BristolArchitecture Centre and theUniversity of the First Age. 18young people from the 6 localprimary schools spent a weekconsidering the internal look of

the building and putting forwardtheir ideas. During the weekthey looked at IT specification,colour palates, layout and ambi-ence. The Archimedia Core groupacted as peer mentors to theyoung people and supportedthem throughout the week.

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Young people from theArchimedia project determined early on thatthe building should be:

• Fit for the purpose of a media centre• Fully accessible to all members of the community• Secure by design• Young people ‘friendly’• Have a low

environmental impact

This was taken on by the architect,who suggested we use buildingmethods such as straw bale con-struction, solar power, rainwaterharvesting and a woodchip boilersystem. As a result we will buildone of the most eco-friendlybuildings in Bristol and theSouth West of England.

Already we are being seen as anexample of how to build eco-community centres. Inside willbe offices, a 70 seater cinema /studio space, training rooms,meeting rooms, edit and produc-tion suites, as well as incubationspace and managed workspaceavailable for rent.

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TOPPING OUT CELEBRATIONS!Join us for an open house event taking place on Thurs 4th Oct from3pm at Novers Park Social Club, to celebrate the roof going on thenew Knowle West Media Centre at Leinster Avenue.

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The Trust has been working inpartnership with City of BristolCollege to get the formerComputer Training Centre backup and running as a TrainingCentre.

The emphasis has moved awayfrom computer skills, to focus onmeeting community needs.

Training includes:

Key and basic skillsJob readinessBusiness start-up Peak PerformanceReturn to Work Working in Community Groups Some computer training

The successful learning modelused at Hartcliffe College has beenadopted for the Training Centre.Bristol City Council Communitylearning, The Park andNeighbourhood Renewal teamhave been supportive of the proposal and have helped ensurethere is no duplication of trainingoffered in Knowle West.

The training centre opened recently.

The café is now open and willbe run by Carmel Church who have been delivering regen-eration work in South Bristol.

It is a strong possibility thatthere will be places for cateringexperience, working in associa-tion with other organisations to help train people. Both of the above developmentsare positive news, by helping

provide more community facilities. Knowle WestDevelopment Trust has workedwith the City of Bristol Collegeand Carmel Church to makethings happen for residents inKnowle West.

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““AAWWAARRDDSS FFOORR AALLLL””

HELP LOCAL RESIDENTS TOGET DIGGING!We are celebrating a successfulKnowle Safe bid of £8705 todevelop a fully operationalgarden tools scheme for the area.

The idea is that we spreadsmall “toolbanks” around theestate which people can borrowwith a little deposit.

It will help anyone who wantsto improve their garden buthasn’t got the money to buytools – we can offer a range ofgarden tools for a few days at atime, as well as some electricaltools.

The scheme is now seeking apart time mechanic who cancheck and maintain the tools atthe different sites. If you areinterested in this position at£12 per hour for approx 5 hrs aweek please call Kathe at

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Why do we need the CCTV systemon Filwood Broadway?The CCTV system is used by thepolice as a tool to pick up incidentsquickly and gather evidence aboutthem. Remember that CCTV isonly as good as the policeresponse that comes with it.Between the period March – May07, we saw a decline in trouble-some activity on the Broadwaywhich was noticed and wel-comed by us all. Even so, theincidents included a headbutt

attack and a bus stop being van-dalised, as well as an attemptedsuicide and youths fighting.

Knowle Safe collates the recordedlogs from the monitoring centreand you can see opposite thepattern of incidents that has goneon in the months up to May.If you have a query about CCTVplease contact Knowle Safe - wecan call the monitoring centreand enquire on your behalf.

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Residents in Novers Park are oncloud nine after a fabulous streetparty success on one of thissummer’s rare sunny days. After a decision to use a localgreen space instead of the street,residents got fully behind theparty idea and helped the mainorganiser April get everythingdone.Events included a dressing upcompetition, face painting, bouncycastle and lots of laughter, foodand chatting.

Feedback from residents was thatthey had found “new people tosay hello to”, “felt more of acommunity”,

“brilliant how neighbours mixedand helped”, and had talked topeople they “had never met fromthe other side of the street”. Congratulations to all involved!Forthcoming street parties thissummer include Willinton,Newquay, Connaughtand Somerdale. IIff yyoouu hhaavvee aann iiddeeaa ffoorr aa ssttrreeeettppaarrttyy ccoonnttaacctt KKaatthhee aatt KKnnoowwlleeSSaaffee oonn 990088 44222211Photos supplied by Knowle Safe

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FILWOOD BROADWAY CCTV UPDATE

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It was a time for celebration atthe One Stop Job Shop - projectof KWDT. Dave Carter and Teamwelcomed the Lord Mayor toshare in celebrating their 10thBirthday along with past andpresent clients, who were helpedinto work, and guests. The party

was a great success and enjoyedby all who attended. Pop into theshop to see more photos andwhat they can do to help youinto work, training or education.

One Stop Job Shop43 Filwood Broadwayt: 0117 923 1101 or 908 4220e: info@osjskwdt.free-online.co.uk

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EEAAGGLLEE HHOOUUSSEE YYOOUUTTHH CCEENNTTRREEEagle House youth club on Newquay Rd is open four nights a week. The facilities include a Pool table, computer room and a kitchen.This is an open access club for 13 – 19 year olds,offering a safe place to meet up and make newfriends.

Monday 7 – 9.30pmTuesday 7 – 9.30pm Wednesday 7 – 9.30pm (Girls Night)Thursday 7 – 9.30pm

£1.00 membership and 30p per session50p per session for non-members

To find out more please contact Des or Margaret on0117 977 7795.

TTHHEE MMEEDDEEThe Inns Court Youth Project at The Mede, onMarshall Walk, is open three nights a week and the third Sunday of every month.The facilities include Pool table, Ping-pong, Table football, Cookery and indoor sports.This is an open access youth club for 13 – 19 year olds.

Monday 6.30 – 9pmTuesday 6.30 – 9pm Thursday 6.30 – 9pmThird Sunday of theMonth 4 – 7pm

70p per sessionFor further informationplease contact Stuartor Tony on 01179 532 049

The Youth Moves boardare looking to recruittwo local residents andtwo local young people(13 – 19 year olds) tobecome members of theboard.

If you would like to havea say in what goes onwith the youth service inyour area please contactMandy Morgan on 0117 903 9796 ormandy@youthmoves.org.uk

Youth Moves is fundedby:

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Youth Moves is a partner-ship of youth deliveryservices in Filwood. YouthMoves is funded by BristolCity Council’s Youth andPlay Services, URBAN IIand NeighborhoodRenewal / Management(NM/NR).

Youth Moves is working to change the way youthwork is delivered acrossFilwood (Knowle West) toensure services are youngpeople focused, meettheir needs and are accessible by the majority.Youth Moves’ provisioncovers four areas of work.These are; centre based(generic youth work),participation, detachedand schools work.Accreditation is embeddedacross the project.

Youth Moves has beenrestructured to make significant impact against:

• Youth Matters• Every Child • Matters/Extended Schools• Partnership• The Respect Agenda• Neighbourhood

Renewal’s NeighbourhoodManagement Plan

BBRROOAADD PPLLAAIINN YYOOUUTTHH CCEENNTTRREEBroad Plain House Youth Centre, Broadbury Road isopen four nights a week the facilities include a computerroom with internet access, Cookery area, gamesroom, a large indoor sports area and outdoor sports area.

This is an open access youth club for 9–19 year olds.

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For further information please contact Cath on 01179 40 2 090

Recruitment

Recruitment is currently underway for thetwo vacant detached Youth Worker posts.We are anticipating having the staff inplace by the beginning of November

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They came from St Phillips, St Judes and “The Dings”To a house with a garden, a playground with swings.The fields down at Filwood and all that fresh air,Our School with a nit nurse that looked through your hair.The dinner halls at Creswicke, the custard with lumps,A bread roll from Price’s, some chips and some scrumps.

Our “Head” Mr Russett, followed on by Mr Hughes,If you played up Roy Brimble, you’d go home with a bruise!Mr North used the cane, Mr Stuckey the dap,Then there’s the “Old boys” who put the school on the map.

Gordy Parr, Alfie Briggs and some boxers as well,Geoff Wilson, Bobby Fisher they all beat “the bell”!Malcolm Jones, Barry Doyle they all had their winsDon’t forget Matthew Copeland and those Davis twins!

Saturdays up the “Bug House”, the old thrupenny rushMrs Pearce with her shop bike…those black jeans were lush!Got your coal down the coalyard in an old beat up pramTook your rags down “Bobby Bennetts” for a treat of bread and jam.

And those characters…do you remember? “Stan the Man”And outside the “Venture”, Jack sold cockles from a van.Get your hair cut from Sid Elvins, he’d have you in tearsFor all he would use was a basin and shears!

Saturday nights down the “Venture”, Henry and Louis on the micHarry Andow asking for credit, Idwal saying “On yer Bike”!Playing skittles for money, a chance you might earn,Never play Roy Morgan, just watch, listen and learn!

Have a bet with the Hickorys or ole Mark Coyne,And there’s always the youth clubs that you could joinBroad Plain, Eagle House the Saturday danceFilwood Lads, Corner Cottage ( a chance of romance).The leaders, Vic Martin, Trevor Morgan we all knew,Bert Abrams, Miss Bazeley to name just a few.

The early morning specials that left Melvin Square,They were packed to the rafters and a “bob” was the fare.One went to Keynsham where they made all the chocs,The other all smoke filled went to Avonmouth Docks.

Bought your paper at Woodalls, remember the “hard times”A box of Englands Glory and those five Woodbines.With Brothers and sisters there’s one thing I dreadIt’s waking in the morning with the one who wets the bed!In my opinion for all that it’s worthThe people of Knowle West are the salt of the earth.

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Maybe with Diet, Exercise, FitnessStress & Anxiety reduction, Quittingsmoking.If you do then PPaatthhwwaayyss ttoohheeaalltthh is for you!Each week you will look at yourcurrent lifestyle to see where andhow changes can be made, andyou will receive a massage tohelp you on your way.

To book a place or to find outmore contact us on:0117 377 2255, or email: info@kwhlc.gifford.co.uk

Sessions will be in the TherapyRoom, Health Park Company (former Healthy Living Centre).

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Open 9am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday

The Walk-in Café is part of KnowleWest Health Park Company, anindependent not-for-profit companywith a Board of Directors largelymade up of local people. The Café offers training andemployment for adults with learningdifficulties, who are an essentialpart of our team and assist withthe preparation of food and otherkitchen duties.

We also provide outside catering.Please contact Richard or Lucyfor further information.WWaallkk--iinn CCaafféé 5 Knowle West Health ParkDownton RoadBristolBS4 1WHTel: 0117 3772576

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DDeesssseerrttss sseerrvveedd aallll ddaayyFresh Fruit 40p Homemade Cakes £1.00Homemade Flapjack/Bread Pudding 65pFruit yoghurt 50pOther desserts, when available £1.50

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On Thursday29th August Iwent to tthheeCCuubbee cinema on Dove StreetSouth, to support a localphotographer,my friend CherylMartin (pic right)in a Bristolbased documentary investigatingthe works of six local artists.

It was fantastic, just like goingunderground. A small shady litbar area, seating inside and out.The cinema was small but comfortable.The documentary followed theartist named gHOSTboy illicitlyinstalling Street Art . Lady Lucyan artist with a child-like charm.Chris Fordwoh speed painting foreBay and an interview withNayanKulkarni a public artist, onhow he came to design the glassroof for the new CABOT CIRCUS.

We also had a peek into the inti-mate Spike Island Studio of ChrisBarr, but my favourite wasCheryl’s photos and interview, themusic was by Minotaur Shock.I didn’t understand some of it,but I’m glad I went. I will be onthe lookout for gHOSTboy’sworks and I can’t wait to see theglass roof in place. The film wasdirected and produced byPhillippa Daniels, a very talentedand lovely lady. Well done toeveryone involved!!

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Write to: Newsletter Editor,KWMC, DCF PremierWorkshop, Ruthven Rd,Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1STor email: makala@kwmc.co.uk

The Children and Young People'sInformation Service (CYPIS) has adatabase of registered & unregis-tered childcare in Bristol. It alsohas an online service directory ofservices and organisations whichcan offer support to families. The CYPIS produce information

sheets of activities and places togo for children and young people0-19 years. In order that the list sent toenquirers is as comprehensive aspossible it is imperative thatorganisations supply CYPIS withtheir information. It is sometimes

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On Fridays we will offer traditionaldays with Fish and Chips on thefirst and last Friday of the month.Traditional favourites on otherFridays include: Steak and KidneyPie/Bangers and Mash/Faggotsand Peas.

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By the Project X and Surestartoffices at The Park, there is acourtyard which was all over-grown and no one could use it.Some young people from KnowleWest, along with staff fromProject X decided to make thespace somewhere that could beused by young people visitingthe offices. We decided to makeit more interesting and colourful.

In the first week of the summerholidays approximately 30 youngpeople came to the Park to helpProject X staff, The Park Staff andBuried Treasure to clear and decorate the courtyard.Some of the activities we enjoyedwere - painting pots, making

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Knowle West Pre School PagePEEP (Peers Early EducationPartnership) gives children a flyingstart and is for all parents andcarers and their children aged 0-4years. Research tells us that par-ents and carers can make a realdifference to how children learn,especially if they get involvedfrom very early in a child’s life. PEEP supports parents and carersas their child’s first and mostimportant educators. It offersinformation, ideas and activitiesbased on the PEEP LearningTogether materials to supportchildren’s learning in early daysituations.For days & times of groups seebelow. For more info see bottomof the page for Footprints tel/website.

Lucy Warren is qualified andinsured to teach you to massageyour baby. Come along to anintroductory session at KW EarlyYears Centre, Thurs 15 Nov at9.30am to meet her, hear a talk,see a demo and ask questions.tteell:: 99003300221144

The children at Knowle WestEarly Years Centre and FlorenceBrown have worked hard toplan and develop our allotment.We are proud to say that overthe past year the children havegrown parsnips, potatoes, carrots, peas, sweetcorn, pump-kins, lettuce and lots of othervegetables. We have had helpfrom some parents and wouldlove to have more parentalinvolvement in the future.

TThhee PPaarrkkPEEP 3.30-5pmThe PAL House everyone welcomeTeenage Parents GroupThe PAL House 11.30am- 1.30pmCCoonnnnaauugghhtt SSppoorrttss HHaallllGym Tots 9.30am-10.15amClosed 22/10/07 & 29/10/07

HHeeaalltthh PPaarrkkBaby Peep 10am–12 noon HealthyLiving Centre. Group especially forbabies and pregnant women.Midwifery Support availableSiblings welcomeTThhee MMeeddeePEEP 2’s 1-2.30pmGroup especially for 2 year oldssiblings welcome

TThhee PPaarrkkChildminders Support Group9.30am-12 noon in PAL HouseHHeeaalltthh PPaarrkkBIB Club – Breastfeeding SupportGroup 9.30-11.30am Healthy Living Centre

TThhee PPaarrkkChill Out 9.30-11am PAL House11.30-2.30 Rainbow Group A support group for parents withchildren who have special needs tomeet new friends & play. Bring apacked lunch. Transport can be provided. Come along or ring JoLong 9237998/9030214 or NickyOwen 07970375783 for more information

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KKnnoowwllee WWeesstt EEaarrllyy YYeeaarrss CCeennttrreewas opened on January 1st 2003and was created as a result of theamalgamation of Knowle Day Nurseryand Novers Hill Nursery School.The Centre offers 36 places for 2-3 year olds (these are referredplaces), and 55 places for 3-4year olds. To find out moreinformation on available placestel: 0117 9030214.FFoooottpprriinnttss CChhiillddrreenn’’ss CCeennttrree hasevolved from the Knowle WestSure Start Programme and theKnowle West NeighbourhoodNursery. It was designated as aChildren’s Centre, as part ofBristol City Council’s first Phaseof Children’s Centres in the city. The Nursery is open from 8amuntil 6pm on weekdays, 50 weeksof the year. A maximum of 60children can attend at any onetime. Children can access Daycareplaces by referral, by paying feesand children aged 3 or over canaccess nursery education funding.

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TThhaannkkss ttoo The Neighbourhood Newsletter group: Anita Pearce, Marguerite Jordan, Denise Britt, Ann Smith and Rose Manning. Thanks to the Newsletter Drop-in club team:Ivor Fearnely-Sub-editor, Mark Le Leivre-Current Affairs/Hot Topic Columnist/editorialassistant, Jack Perrett-Youth Reporter/ Get Real Columnist, Lesley Belgium-EnvironmentalIssues/Gardening Columnist, Karron Chaplin-Health and Local Issues Reporter, ChadDowns-Design Assistant. Terri-Ann McKenny Photography and News. NNeeiigghhbboouurrhhooooddMMaannaaggeerr Simon Gabriel. All at KWMC who facilitate the production of the NewsletterEEddiittoorr Makala Cheung mmaakkaallaa@@kkwwmmcc..ccoo..uukk, DDeessiiggnn Tanya Hayzell & Rowena Dugdale

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Did you or someone you know workanytime at the DRG Factory, Argus Rd,Bedminster.Old friends and workmateswelcome.Sat Nov 10th. Holy Cross Social Club,Dean Lane, Bedminster, 7pm-12,disco and buffet. £3For tickets and info tel: Arthur Payne9663040 / Anita Pearce 9084248

Knowle West Media Centre hasbeen awarded a grant from YoungRoots Heritage Lottery Fund, tocreate a digital community archive.Young people interested in inves-tigating their local history will leadthe project until summer 2008. It will culminate in an exhibitionheld next year, showing highlightsof the work created. RReeccrruuiittiinngg NNooww……

Are you 13 – 20? Interested indigital media? Fascinated by reallife stories? Keen to exploreKnowle West’s hidden secrets?Meeting now every Monday atFilwood Library from 4-5pm. Come along to find out how youcan start investigating.tteell PPiippppaa:: 00111177 33553322774455 eemmaaiill:: aarrcchhiivvee@@kkwwmmcc..ccoo..uukk

Baby massage group is held everyWeds at William Budd health centre.This free friendly group is open forbabies aged six weeks to 9 months.Baby massage requires only olive oiland time! Any main carer welcomee.g.mums/dads/grandparents.

The long and short-term benefits tobabies are great. parents report theirbabies cry less, are calmer andsleep better after regular massage.Parents also feel more confident inhandling their babies and understandtheir reactions. tteell:: 99444499777700 Yvonne or Ruth.

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INFO FOR PARENTS

PiPa (Parents in Partnershipadvancing…inclusion) supportsparents of disabled/SpecialEducational Needs young peopleto gain an inclusive education. Ifyou feel that you could do withsome support from PiPa, and youlive, or your child attends schoolin Knowle tteell:: 00111177 33777733338855EPICS (Engaging Parents InChildren’s Services) is an HWVParent Consultation project workingin Knowle, Hengrove, WindmillHill and Inns Court. Parents, tell ushow you are involved in Children’sServices and/or what services aremissing. For more info or for aquestionnaire please contact Carol:tteell:: 00111177 33777733338855//99002200226655 eemmaaiill:: ccaarroollaahhwwvv@@yyaahhoooo..ccoo..uukkOr you can download a questionnaire go to: wwwwww..kknnoowwlleewweesstt..ccoo..uukk (select ‘media’ and click ‘download documents’)

FREE TRAINING FOR PEOPLEIN NEIGHBOURHOODRENEWAL AREAS NeighbourhoodRenewal Learning Plan (NRLP)DDoo yyoouu wwaanntt ttooHave more influence over decisionsmade in your community? Have the confidence to speak up in meetings? Learn from other areas across the country? Know more aboutNeighbourhood Management?The NRLP is here to help thoseliving/working in NeighbourhoodRenewal areas to develop skillsand knowledge needed toimprove their areas.TTrraaiinniinngg iiss ffrreeeeFFoooodd iiss iinncclluuddeeddEvents start 18 September. For more information please goto: wwwwww..kknnoowwlleewweesstt..ccoo..uukk andgo to one off events.

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Do you have a child or teenagerwith ‘challenging behaviour’?We will be meeting as a supportgroup for parents and carers onThursday mornings from 4thOctober 10 – 12 noon,at The Healthy Living centre,Downton Rd, Knowle West.There will be a free creche whichmust be booked.Parentline Plus will be runningother parenting courses and individual support sessions inKnowle West - tteell:: 99553355552255 tobook a place or find out more.

The Council House, 27th Oct,10am-4pm. Live music from TheWurzels, a theatre performance,adult education taster session,plus advice and information, stalls,and a chance to try somethingnew! wwwwww..bbrriissttooll..ggoovv..uukk//cceelleebbrraattiinnggaaggee

Mon, 29 Oct to Sun 11 Nov Age 50+ Healthy Living Initiativefor Bristol residents. The aim ofthe fortnight is to help raiseawareness about the importanceof keeping fit and healthy. In venues across the city, manyactivities free or discounted (50pto pay at our main leisure centres!)wwwwww..bbrriissttooll..ggoovv..uukk//hheeaalltthhyylliivviinngg

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KWMC AGM The Knowle West Media Centre’sAGM is on 11th October at 5pm.For more info contact katiekatie@kwmc.co.uk / 0117 9030444

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