knowle west newsletter - issue 27 may 2007

ISSUE 27 MAY 07

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HELP MAKE THIS NEWSLETTER - FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 2VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.KNOWLEWEST.CO.UK

MMaakkaallaa CChheeuunngg Editor

Members of the Knowle WestNewsletter Steering Group andMouth of the South magazinewent to the Bristol CommunityNewsletter Forum awards this March.

Anne and Marguerite enjoyedmeeting Rob Stokes DeputyEditor of the Evening Post andRichard Wyatt ITV West news.Mouth of the South won BestYouth Content.

(L-R Top, Rob Stokes, Marguerite Jordan,Anne Smith, Richard Wyatt, L-R bottom SamMckenzie, Leia Mckenny, Chelsea Mckenzie)

To join these groups contactMakala on 0117 3532895

WELCOME ALL

Hello fellow Knowle West residents,this is your editor Makala Cheung.I would like to thank the newnewsletter team, the current editorialgroup, and the new members ofthe newsletter drop-in club, whohave all worked really hard to getyou another fab issue.

I am very grateful for all the won-derful feedback from so many onthe estate. Both good and criticalcomments all help us continueand improve on the work of thisnew style newsletter.

In this issue you’ll find handyinfo, controversial issues andwhat’s been happening over thepast 3 months. We’ve also got afocus on Health and Well-beingand loads more.

We constantly welcome new ideas,feedback and stories so pleasefeel free to contact [email protected] or Tel: 01173532895.

If you would like to join a newlocal mail-out system that allowsyou to get news out to local peoplevia email then email me with thesubject “send to local contacts”,or to receive emails on eventsand news on the estate, pleaseemail “Join Local Contacts” to meon the email address above.

I hope you find this issue bothinformative and interesting!Cover photo by Royston Smith,

story on page 8Newsletter Editor Makala Cheung

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Do you feel you’re not getting heard?

Do you feel strongly about something?

Would you like to makea point?

Want to get somethingoff your chest?

Or maybe you wouldjust like to get in touchwith people like yourself?

Do you have an interestin something and wouldlike to reach out to others?

This is your chance! Get intojournalism, photography, designand meet people. Developand learn new skills.

Come along to FilwoodCommunity Centre in theRestaurant (next to CommunityKitchen) 6.30–8.30 pm on the2nd and 4th Monday of everymonth, (except Bank holidays).

Don’t think you’ve missed theboat - we run on a drop-in basis,so anyone can pop in aged 13+

If you can’t make it don’t worry,you can always send in yourstories, photos, letters, poems,jokes or comments… even a crossword, wordsearch or comic strip!

To join the club or send in yourstuff email: [email protected] tel: 0117 3532895.

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WORDS MMaarrkk llee LLeeiivvrree local residentOur local library is run by fourfriendly ladies. There are manyservices including books, audiobooks, large print, photocopying,magazines, memory sticks, photoscanning and printing from 10p,and kids posters about History,Animals, numbers and letters, £1 each!

With PCs and Internet access,sell items such as kids clothesand toys on e-bay. It’s quick, easyand free. Staff can help you set upan e-bay account and an emailaddress. Contact relatives that don’tlive close to home! Pay your billsand save money on bills and insur-ance! Booking recommended.

There is a game facility for 8-14 yrolds, surf the net for free gamedownloads or bring your own in.You can download mp3 tracks toyour ipod or wallpapers for mobiles.

It’s a place to meet, and tea andcoffee is available and there areseveral group activities happeningfor all ages including Story-time,History Group and special eventssuch as FREE computer tastersessions in May. You can returnyour borrowed items to anyBristol Library.

Open Mon- Fri 9.30am – 5.00pmSaturday 9.30am-1.00pm CLOSED THURSDAYS AND FORLUNCH 1-2pm.

To join bring proof of address.Ramp access and automatic doors.Renew loans by phone08450020777 and online. Filwood Library Tel:01179038581

For other computer needs suchas refurbished bargains, trainingand maintenance contact KWWebat the Park, tel: 0845 0090329(local rates).

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Acting Manager of the Filwood HopeAdvice Centre

Steve Davidson, Project Co-ordinator of Re-Store inFilwood Broadway, couldn’tbelieve his eyes when he sawuseful timber, going to waste,in a skip! When he asked for it,and explained that Re-Storecould make it into somethinguseful, he was told to take allthat he needed.

I approached Steve to ask if hehad two coffee tables for sale.There were no suitable items inRe-Store at the time, but then heremembered the ‘skip timber’. Heoffered to make two coffee tablesfor Filwood Hope, entirely out ofrecycled wood, using the routerdonated to Re-Store last year byMakita.

With the assistance of studentsworking with Re-Store, the newtables were fashioned out ofreclaimed wood, acquired fromaround Bristol. Built from scratch,under Steve’s watchful eye thenew tables were finished inMarch as the final coat of varnishdried.

An example of two localCharities working together, andmaking the best possible useof timber that would otherwisehave been burned or buried.

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Our YMCA young women’s centrein Bristol supports and helps youngwomen to take advantage of edu-cation and employment opportu-nities and offers counselling andinformal education services.

At the project we work with:young mums and pregnant youngwomen, lesbian, bisexual andquestioning young women,women from ethnic minorities,young women on a low income,young women in schools.

For info on the various groupsand counselling we offer tel: 01179664856 or email:[email protected]

We are in room JJ4411:: The Park,Daventry Road.

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A group of young Hip Hop Dancersfrom the Dance Academy at thePark, came 5th at the Hip HopWorld Championships in Floridathis April.

The Dark Angels won the UKChampionships in July, afterbeating off stiff competition. Wendy Tyrell, from KW, 23,said:“Without being part of the

Dance Academy I would havenever had this fantastic oppor-tunity.”

Natalie Tuck, from KW, 24, said:“Not only did we exceed ourexpectations, we got to meet somany different people from dif-ferent countries...it was great!”

Tracey Bedford, KWDevelopment Officer, said: “Ourgoal was to get through theprelims. We went as the under-dogs and never in our wildestdreams did we imagine wewould get so far!”

For more info on the danceclasses, or to sponsor thegroup, ring Michelle on 07788640957.

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SPRING GARDENING GREEN MAP WALK ABOUT WHERE DOES ALL THE RUBBISH COME FROM?

ECO BUILD FOR THE FUTUREWork on the new Knowle WestMedia Centre has started! The straw bale panels will soonbe built, so any local peoplewho would like to help buildthem should contact Miles Ford or Sandra Manson on 0117 377 3161.


We are still in the process ofdoing a Green Map for KnowleWest.

To test your eco footprint go towww.knowlerwest.co.uk andclick on download documents.

If anyone wants to join in thentel: 07989113008 or [email protected]

It was the Knowle West Week ofAction from the 16th to the22nd of April, aiming to makeKnowle West a cleaner andsafer place.

There was a community clean-upon 21st April at Willington andAlard Rd & the Brook area aspart of Week of Action.

It was a multi agency/partnershipday with Environmental Agency,Area Housing, TenantParticipation, PCSO’s, StreetScene, Clean & Green, and localyoung people.

Skips arrived at 7.30 and residentsstarted filling skips, helpingolder neighbours and there wasgreat community spirit! SITAcrews and Contract Serviceshelped take away white goods.Area Housing Officers were onhand and Street Reps and youngpeople joined in the litter picking.

Rubbish cleared included cycleframes, burnt out motorbikes,supermarket trolleys, PCs,clothes, toys, and beds.

Junior street rep packs, T-shirts,and PCSO info packs weregiven out and the EnvironmentAgency took samples fromBrislington Brook and Project Xheld a football tournament atEagle House Courts.

For more info Tel: Anita Pearceon 01179084248.

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Eight colleagues from Bristol lawfirm branch Bevan Brittan recentlyspent a day at the School of ChristThe King, renovating a garden inthe playground. They provided allof the equipment, labour, plantsand bark chippings to complete afantastic area for the children atthe school.If you would like any further information about the project tel:0870 194 1278

WORDS LLeesslleeyy BBeellggiiuumm local resident

Spring should now be in full swing- weather permitting! If, like me,you are not the most organisedgardener, you will be catching-upin the greenhouse. You can buyestablished seedlings, instead ofgrowing from seed.

Seeds to plant now include salad-crops e.g. radish, lettuce, beetroot,and beans. You can buy youngtomato plant and cucumbers togo in your greenhouse – or straightinto the garden with hardy varieties.It’s also time to sow your brassicas- cabbage, cauliflowers, sprouts,broccoli and kale.

Harvest rainwater – or empty yourbathwater and dishwater into yourwater butts! One good soak aweek, come rain or shine, ismuch better for your crops thanlittle and often: it encourages agood root system to form. Don’t forget to hoe and weed.

For summer colour, now is thetime to sow seeds for annualflowers and vegetable-friendlyherbs and flowers that keep thebugs off your beans. Poached egg-plant, pot marigold are especiallygood in the greenhouse to keepyour tomatoes bug-free and sweetpeas and climbing nasturtiumsamongst your runner beans aregood to keep the blackfly at bay.

Any summer flowers will attractfriendly pollinators to your veggarden; rosemary and lavenderare particularly liked by bees. Anice home grown hanging-basketcan go in the greenhouse, or ahanging herb-garden above thekitchen window or patio.MMYY TTOOPP TTIIPP FFOORR MMAAYYPPaarrssnniippss

I love parsnips, but they can betricky to grow. Start your seedsoff in 2” pots in the greenhouse orwarm window-sill this month andplant out as seedlings when thedanger of frost is over. Lots ofseeds just rot in the ground, toocold and wet to germinate: thistechnique should solve the problem.

Happy Gardening!

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The Recycled Fashion Show,held recently at the HealthPark, was a roaring success.With over 40 local peopleattending the afternoon, agreat array of eye-catchingoutfits were produced.

Old clothes were transformedinto stunning creations. Thecatwalk finale topped it off.With a rapture of applause theyoung people strutted their stuff.

Annie Beardsley, NeighbourhoodArts Manager, chose Ellie, age4, Cherise, 5 and Keeley, age13 as the winners.

Many thanks to all the volunteers.Everyone agreed it was a hugesuccess. To get involved infuture Knowle West GoingGreen events please contactKatie 0117 9030444.

Environment newsMMaarrkk LLee LLeeiivvrree local resident

As I travel around Knowle West Isee rubbish marring our lovelyestate - a deep rooted problemthat never seems to go away.Where does it come from and whois putting it there?

It does appear that a few peopleare making everybody else pay, asthe majority of Knowle West hasembraced the new recycling program.

Children should not have to growup in an environment strewn withrubbish. It is not right for them tothink that this sort of thing iseveryday life.

The people also who think theycan fly tip the area should beashamed of themselves. Buildersrubble, car tyres, metal fencing!You are making life worse for chil-dren who have absolutely no con-trol over the situation as well asdamaging their outlook on life.

We look in horror at children inunderdeveloped countries siftingthrough rubbish so why make ourchildren play areas the same?

Unicef says that Britain has theworst environment for kids to growup in. So if by chance you weregoing to dump some rubbishtonight, don’t do it !

If you have large bulky items andare receiving benefits you can haveone large collection every sixmonths free or as many as youlike for a charge of £15.

Contact 0117 9223838. Take goodquality items to SOFA Project (tel:0117 9543567) and Restore onFilwood Broadway (tel: 01179632521) which could be collectedfree.

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V4 AND GARDEN HELP!Many people in Knowle Westmay qualify for the V4 YoungPeople volunteering scheme.

V4 can help with buildingrepairs, painting & decorating,fencing or gardening. Anymaterials have to be paid forbut labour is free.

If you live in Knowle West andyour garden needs sorting out,you may be in luck.

Physically challenged, elderlypeople, lone parents can ben-efit from our scheme! You canhave work done in your gar-den worth up to £250! .... andyou pay just 10% of that!

To see if you are eligible forhelp or get a quote call IIrriiss oorr WWaayynnee oonn 00111177 995533 00668899

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Well done to Karron Chaplin andCheryl Martin, (pictured above)who were nominated and invitedto the Women Who Make aDifference Awards ceremony onMonday 12th March at the CouncilHouse.

The Women Who Make aDifference Award is in recognition ofthe invaluable contributionswomen are making to improvingand sustaining the communitiesin which they live and work.

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Michele Bane (N&HS Area HousingManager) and myself had ‘Breakfastwith the Prime Minister’ in Londonthis March.

We were invited with other peopleacross the country, who areinvolved in the delivery of ‘frontline’ services.

We then attended a conference

(public service reform) with somemembers of our group involvedin the on stage discussion withPM Tony Blair & Home SecretaryJohn Reid.

In the afternoon ChancellorGordon Brown gave a speech. We attended a reception afterthe conference and met HilaryArmstrong (minister.) It was anexciting and exhausting day.

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AAlliissoonn FFiinnddllaayyFootprints Children’s Centre

Ann Peachey, Head Teacher ofthe School of Christ the KingRC primary school, has beennominated by her staff for oneof the Teacher of the Yearawards. Anne is entered intothe head teacher category andhas already reached theregional finals. Judges visitedthe school recently and inter-viewed colleagues and Anneherself.

The regional results will beannounced in June and then, ifsuccessful, Anne will go for-ward to the national finals. For more info contact The Park,Daventry Road , 0117 3772667

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We are hiring a bus to go to all locations to collect the votes. There will also be a collectionbox, at the Health Park, The Park, and the Mede andalso at our office on the Broadway.

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The ballot papers went out to all housholds, week of the 23rd April, so remember to make yours count! (All the ballot papers will have a list of all theroads of Knowle West and what Zone they are in) The Community Partnership isnow supported by the following organisations: (And all of them have nominated a resident rep for the new partnership).

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We are hoping to have ourfirst Partnership meeting on4th June. If you would like toattend or if you would likeanymore information aboutthe partnership or if thereany boards out there thatwould like to put forward arep and would like moreinformation please contactMandy Shute at 37 FilwoodBroadway or phone 0117 9084350.

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The Knowle West Media Centre’sCarolyn Hassan and Penny Evansmade a recent trip to Tamil Nadu inIndia to make links between KnowleWest and SCAD (Social Change andDevelopment) an organisation whichhas worked in the region with mar-ginalised communities for over 20years.

A short film is being producedthat will be shown in the community.Tel: KWMC on 0117 9030444

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JJaacckk PPeerrrreetttt local resident (aged 14)

Media Mayhem took place on the11th April in the Walk-in Centre atthe Health Park Studio, held byKnowle West Media Centre. Peoplefrom 10 to 16 were doing variousworkshops such as creating ani-mations from plastercine andmaking their own music onGarageband and Ableton Live.

There was also a photographyworkshop, Mouth of the South,and a TV to watch films madeby Knowle West people andKWMC, such as Think or Swim,about Bristol flooding.

Media Mayhem I thought was a funyet educational experience wherepeople got together and mademusic, animations and stories. Tel: KWMC 0117 9030444

MMiill LLuusskk local resident

Recently an event was held forlocal people to make bird habitatsfor the Northern Slopes. Children made bird boxes andthe fire brigade put them up on site.My children had a great timemaking a bird feeder which wehung up at home. Everyone was happy to seeCloverdown being used for acommunity event rather than adumping ground for rubbish.l will remember the event forsome time, especially watchingadults trying to do the bird trailon wet, slippery slopes!

Bird Bonanza was organised byBuried Treasure.You can now get garden wastesacks from Buried Treasure at thePark market, on Wednesday andFriday mornings, for £1.For more info on BuriedTreasure tel: 0117 9039782 or [email protected]


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Two films Paradise Found andImagine made by KW young peopleand the Knowle West MediaCentre were screened at the JanaInternational Film Festival ForChildren & Youth, April 16th-21st,2007 in Beirut - Lebanon.

In Paradise Found, young peopleare mysteriously disappearingthrough portals. Mother Nature isgetting cross. Follow their magicaladventures in this urban fairytalewith its environmental twist.Written and produced with agroup of local young people.

Mitchell Purnell, age 12, who wasinvolved in making ParadiseFound said: “It makes me feelproud… I’ve achieved something.The film was hard work but it wasdefinitely worth it! I recommendanybody who’s interested inmedia in the Knowle West areato come to the media groups atKWMC as it helped me a lot withmy skills, acting and confidence.”

Imagine is about a boy who ismocked at school for being dif-ferent, he realises that he has avery special imagination.

He creates a fairy angel to grantwishes and those who sneeredand jeered at him, laugh nomore.

Paradise Found and another filmmade by young people and KWMC- Defeat the Heat, have beenselected for the Green FilmFestival in Seoul, Korea 17th-23rdMay 2007.

In Defeat the Heat, Eco-warriorsConnor and Mitch (local young-sters) attempt to help save ourplanet by challenging friends andfamily to change their habits in aweek! Written, produced, directedand shot by these two youngfilmmakers.

To join Film Club call Lynsey on0117 3772828

PPaarraaddiissee FFoouunndd:: L-R Young Film makersMitchell Purnell, Connor Henning, Sally-Ann Poole, Jessie Hunt. Photo by Amanda Brook

On Tuesday 10th April we wentto an Easter Egg Hunt at theHealth Park. We had clues and wewere looking for Easter picturesall around the park. We finishedfirst and gave the sheet ofanswers to a lady and she putall the sheets in a hat andpicked out the winners.

There was an Easter hat compe-tition and we walked aroundand everyone clapped. We allgot an Easter egg because allthe hats were good. After, a ladytalked about recycling yourbottles, turning off your TV andthere are stacks of nappies inthe rubbish for hundreds of yearsbecause they don’t rot quickly.We all had little chocolate eggsand plastic coloured eggs withtoys and sweets and a chickinside. I thought it was fun.

KKaarrrroonn CChhaapplliinn local resident

I would like to thank all thosewho helped and came to theEaster Egg Hunt. Vicki Morris,

Chief Executive of the HeathPark, and Rose Manning, Chairof the Board of Directors. Thankyou for judging our Easter hatcompetition.

It was a big success and I wouldlike to mention Cheryl Martin,without her help there would nothave been such professional cluesheets and laminated pictures.So thank you from the group forthe photos you took, your timeand effort was much appreciated.

The event was organised by theKnowle West Going Green Group.

For more info on this local envi-ronmental group call Karron on07969095965.

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A new law started in April whichaffects all pet owners and thoseof us thinking of buying a pet.You will have a legal responsibilityto meet their welfare needs.The new law states all pets musthave:A proper diet (including water)Somewhere suitable to liveWith companions as appropriateAllowing animals to express nor-mal behaviourProtection from pain, suffering,injury and disease.The penalty for failing to careproperly for a pet could be afine, or even a prison sentence.To find out more go towww.rspca.org.uk/petcare or call:0870 33 35 999


For the last few Months I havebeen taking part in The DigitalChallenge, a national competitionfor a city to win 3 million poundsfor digital innovation.

Knowle West was one of 3 casestudy areas for the Bristol Bid“Connecting Bristol”. Our citywas a regional winner andnational finalist. I went toLondon with the ConnectingBristol team for a presentation.A short film about myself, myjob, and Knowle West wasplayed to the judges. I got tospeak and answer questions. InMarch I went with the bid teamto the “winners lunch” for theten finalists. The winner wasSunderland City Council, but thejudges noted the innovation andcreativity of Bristol’s bid. TheMinister announced a ‘Runners-up Fund’ of £2 million for theDC10 (Digital Challenge 10 final-ists). We can still take forwardideas in the bid.

Thanks to all in Knowle Westfor all their hard work and support,who helped put together the bidand took part in interviews forConnecting Bristol.

To read the bid, and read blogsgo to www.connectingbristol.org

To watch “Makala’s Story” gotowww.youtube.com/watch?v=U4BMxw0y_Ao

AAnnnn SSmmiitthh local resident

The Easter parade at the HealthAssociation’s Over 50’s club was a lot of fun.

The two judges were Ian Borlandand Ray Vowels.

The winners: 1st Joan Molton(centre) 2nd Vera Nicholas (left)3rd Joyce Taylor (right).

For more info on the club tel:0117 9639569.

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JJaacckk PPeerrrreetttt local resident(aged 14)

People like me catch a bus togo to school to learn, but wehave to pay to do it - £10 aweek to get to school and back.We should be walking but if itsbad weather, or haven’t got abike and you can’t get a lift,the only other means of trans-port is the bus.

In the 5 years kids spend atschool they spend about £1600to get to school and backagain, if they made the busfare 50p return it will cost£100 a year - a massive differ-ence. My school does not havea school bus, we have tocatch a public bus. This meansnot everyone will get a seatand have to catch the nextbus, making you late.

If you catch a bus at 8 o’clockyou would think you will get toschool on time. But becauseof the long route we take, thebus is likely to get stuck intraffic, so I was thinking ifeverybody going to schoolmeets up in a place likeMelvin Square and Broadwalkthe bus could go a differentroute and miss the traffic.

My ideas for sortin’ this problemare: £2.50 a week bus fare,contact a small company likethe Mede Sprint or big companylike Turners, First Bus to do adifferent route for schools.

So what shall I do? Email:mmaakkaallaa@@kkwwmmcc..ccoo..uukkSubject: Jack Buses

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Have you ever wanted to take upcycling? It’s a great way to keepfit, lose weight and have somefun and it’s often the quickestway to get around. Localcycling organisation Life CycleUK will teach you how to ridewith skill and confidence. One-to-one lessons for just £5or free of charge to jobseekers or people on invalidity benefit.

They’ll send a cycle trainer tomeet you at your home, andyour lesson will be tailored tomeet your exact needs. If thereis a particular route you want

to practise, such as your trip towork, they’ll do that too.Life Cycle runs special bikemaintenance courses. The four-stage course will teach you howto maintain your bike and to fixsimple problems such as punc-tures and dodgy brakes or gears.Places normally cost £79 butfor people in the Knowle WestNeighbourhood Renewal areathe cost is just £10.

For more information or tomake a booking contact LifeCycle UK on 0117 929 0440 orgo to www.lifecycleuk.org.uk

KW Healthy Living Centre

FREE Health Package for KnowleWest Residents. Pathways toHealth Programme offer entitlesyou to five weekly meetings with a qualified therapist.

Each week you will look at yourcurrent lifestyle to see where andhow changes can be made. Duringsome of the sessions there willbe an opportunity to receivesome bodywork/massage.Sessions will be in the TherapyRoom (Knowle West Health Park Co).

To book a place or to find outmore contact: Knowle WestHealth Park on 377 2255 oremail [email protected]

TTeerrrrii--AAnnnn MMccKKeennnnyy localresident

Further funding for the long await-ed South Bristol CommunityHospital was finalised in the citythis April.

The State of the Art hospital willinclude, a walk-in minor injuriesclinic, operating theatres for daysurgery, in-patient beds, a rangeof clinics for out-patients, facilitiesfor scans, X-rays, endoscopies anddental facilities.

The Hengrove Park regenerationproject will also include a LeisureCentre incorporating an eight-lane50-metre pool suitable for familyuse and competitions. There willalso be a Skills Academy run byBristol City College, as well asaffordable housing and new busi-ness and employment opportunities.

If you have any comments on thenew development you wish toshare contact: [email protected]: 0117 3532745

Health and well-being

The chairman of Bart Spices, EdwardShaw, handed out certificates toyoung people from Project X andlocal women at a celebration buffeton Friday March 23rd.

The buffet was the finale to a seriesof taster sessions and short cookerycourses funded by the FoodStandards Agency (FSA), which wasled by Grace Davies from the BristolCity Council (BCC) Food SafetyTeam in partnership with Liz Foxfrom the Primary Care Trust (PCT).

All the cookery and the buffet tookplace at KW Health Association’straining kitchen at FilwoodCommunity Centre and was basedon The Balance of Good Health,with reps from BCC, PCT, FSA, BartSpices (who supply herbs, spicesand aprons for courses), KWHA andpeople who took the cookery courses.Project X kindly personalised themenus.

Liz Fox (PCT) said of the ‘Cooking

From Scratch’ course: “Learning tocook and prepare fresh food is cru-cial to good health and this coursedoes it in a fun and informativeway, well done [food consultant]Francine Russell, and thanks to Ianour Community Kitchen DevelopmentWorker for all his support on thisproject”.

For info on cookery courses atFilwood Community Centre contactIan Borland 9639569 or look onthe Knowle West web site.PPiiccttuurree:: Tracy Manley receiving her certificate from Edward Shaw chairmanof Bart Spices

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I know, you’re thinking another boringarticle about Diets and weight loss,but please read on and I will explain.

I am 52yrs, old, overweight with highblood pressure and high cholesterol,and I now know its never too late tolearn or change bad eating habits.

When I was a child, food was basicand quick to cook. Then I had childrenyoung and money was short, so Istill followed those habits.

“Get The Balance Right” is a 12week course (2 hours a week) run bytwo lovely women. It’s a newapproach to understanding foodand food groups, and a re-educationinto what we eat and why. Now meand my daughter Sam are on thiscourse, I am re-educating myself.My daughter is learning and passingit on to my grandchildren so theywill learn a healthy way of eating,

which breaks the bad food habits Ipassed on to my children. If youare overweight, underweight, or eatunhealthily, then this course givesyou a good understanding of food;it’s fun and you’re not embarrassedor frightened to ask the simplest ofquestions.So come down to the HealthyLiving Centre at Downton Road fordetails, or tel: 0117 3772256.We also use the CommunityKitchen at Filwood CommunityCentre to cook healthy foods. TTeell::00111177 99663399556699

NNeeiill BBuurrwweellll Safer BristolCommunities Team

Despite massive reductions indomestic burglaries over the lastfew years, a few people always fallvictim to opportunist burglars atthis time of year – here are somesimple tips to reduce the risks:

When you go out, make sure thatall your doors and windows areclosed and secure.

If you are sunbathing in the backgarden, make sure that the frontwindows and door are closed.

If you’re going away, let somebodyyou trust know so they can keepan eye on your home.

Cancel your papers.

If you buy any new garden equip-ment or furniture, keep themsecure.

Buy a decent lock for the shed.

For more info and advice tel: 077 954 464 29

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COOKING FROM SCRATCH

HAVE A SAFE SUMMER

DIET, WHAT DIET? KKaarrrroonn CChhaapplliinn local resident

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THE MALL GALLERY IN LONDON?Take part in Sue Ryder Care’s competition

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Sue Ryder Care (Reg. Charity 1052076) is a leading healthcare charity providingspecialist care services for people with complex conditions including Cancer,

Multiple Sclerosis, Strokeand Parkinson’s Disease.For more information please phone us on 00111177 99772211447799

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THE NO-ONES SHOW

DIGITAL FISH is KWMC’s new filmclub for 13-19 year olds, includingwatching, talking and making films.To join or for info Tel: Lynsey on 0117377 2828 or email [email protected]

EVENING COOKERY CLUB ATFILWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE.

Free to residents of Knowle West.Thursdays 6.15pm – 8.15pm. Try newrecipes, learn the balance of goodhealth and healthy eating. For moreinfo Tel 00111177 99663399556699 oorr email:[email protected]

BBEECCOOMMEE UUNNHHOOOOKKEEDD OONN SSMMOOKKIINNGGThe Health Association’s group It’sa Man Thing! is starting quit smok-ing sessions in May. It runs onTuesday evenings, 5.45-7.15pm atthe KWHA Office in FilwoodCommunity Centre. Women andyoung people also welcome. Formore info tel: 00111177 99663399556699

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

BRAVE Enterprise Agency, free or low-cost help, support for your business,and New Entrepreneur Scholarshipscheme.You could get: One-to-onetraining, help to produce a businessplan, support to achieve an NVQqualification and aa ggrraanntt ooff ££11,,550000..TTeell JJuussttiinn RRiicckkss oonn 00111177 99444455333300

CHANGE 4 CHILDREN ANDTHE EXTENDED SCHOOLPARTNERSHIP IN KNOWLE &HENGROVE

School and family link workersasked all the 8-13 year olds inlocal schools about after schoolactivities. Actions include sports,crafts and a careers fair.There is now a weekly panel foranyone who has a concern abouta child and has family’s consent.For more info go to www.knowlewest.co.uk and click on down-loads or Tel: 0117 3772667 oremail [email protected]

What's going on in Knowle West

Do you live in South Bristol? Are youaged 14 – 19? We can train you tobecome a PEER EDUCATOR (tellingother people about stuff, in this casedrug and alcohol awareness).

Contact Paul, Tracy or Carly at HAWKS,Unit 7, The Gatehouse Centre,Hareclive Rd, Hartcliffe. Tel: 0117 9359321 or 964 2859 email:[email protected]

We offer lots of incentives, includingaccreditation, creative activities,transport, and social events.

TThhaannkkss ttoo The Neighbourhood Newsletter group: Anita Pearce, Marguerite Jordan,Denise Britt, Ann Smith and Rose Manning. The Evening Post for page 7 & 8 article.Thanks to the Newsletter Drop-in club team: Ivor Fearnely - Sub-editor, Mark LeLeivre - Current Affairs/Hot Topic Columnist/editorial assistant, Jack Perrett - YouthReporter/ Get Real Columnist, Lesley Belgium - Environmental Issues/GardeningColumnist, Karron Chaplin - Health and Local Issues Reporter, Chad Downs - DesignAssistant and columnist. Terri-Ann McKenny Photography and News.NNRR MMaannaaggeerr Mandy Shute. All at KWMC who facilitate the production of the NewsletterEEddiittoorr [email protected], DDeessiiggnn Tanya Hayzell & Rowena Dugdale

All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Renewal Steering Group.

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The No-ones, six ordinary women whoenter a talent contest with a dream offinding fame & fortune … but what willit cost them? Don’t miss acta ’s latesthilarious show to come to KnowleWest, as part of it’s tour of Bristol.

Friday 25th May, 8.00pm at The Park,Daventry Road, Box Office tel. 9532448. Tickets £3 / £2 (concs.)

TAKE A PEAK AT PEEP

HAWKS

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PEEP is a free group about learning,playing and having fun. We havegroups for babies, up to four yearolds. There is singing, stories, and atime for parents to talk. It encouragesself-esteem, confidence, talking, lis-tening, words and numbers.For more info go to www.knowlewest.co.uk and click on events orTel: 0117 9039781

FREE HELP FOR PARENTS

Parentline Plus offer free, friendlysupport, a 2244-- hhoouurr ffrreeee ccoonnffiiddeennttiiaallhheellpplliinnee 00880088 880000 222222 and a helpfulwebsite www.parentlineplus.org.ukwith an interactive parent to parentchat room.We also run free courses and work-shops for parents on topics fromhelping children learn to coping withteenage issues. For more info Tel:9535525 or or go to www.knowlewest.co.uk and click on events.

knowle west newsletter - issue 27 may 2007

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