cip knowledge newsletter - issue 50 dec – feb 2012

Community In Partnership

For the residents of Filwood, and parts of Knowle and Windmill Hill

A Winter Wonderland

Light up our area this Christmas!

ISSUE 50 dEcEmbEr 2011 - FEbrUary 2012

www.knowlewest.co.uk

INSIDE: Knowle West Regeneration Plan p.2• 15 years of Filwood Hope p. 2 • Advent calendar - back cover

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

Next IssueCopy Deadline: 27th January Delivery from: 23rd February

You may know that the Council’s City Design Group is working with residents,

businesses and developers to bring big change at Filwood Broadway: to make it a successful place for local people.

During October a number of initial ideas and principles that came from local residents were worked up and displayed in Filwood library. Feedback from this showed local people wanted a better Broadway.

Overall they wanted:• it to be easier to get about.

• key sites to be developed for a mix of uses, such as a supermarket, shops, housing and jobs.

• community facilities to be refocused at Filwood Community Centre.

• to make the public space more attractive, safe and able to be maintained in the future.

In November, Council Officers and resident representatives met with key transport officers and developers to test these ideas. Following this a draft “regeneration framework” document for the Broadway will be produced for comment.

Following input from all views, a final document will be presented to councillors and the Knowle West Project Board for sign off in the New Year. Thank you for sharing all your views and ideas to help make a better Broadway. For more information: www.bristol.gov.uk/kwrf

Celebrations will begin a little earlier for the Knowledge

team this festive season, as the newsletter marks its 50th issue!

Read through the archive of newsletters on the Knowle West community website at www.knowlewest.co.uk/newsletters and see how the ‘look’, the layout and the editorial team have changed over the years. What all of the newsletters have in common, however, is their commitment to being a top-quality resource for our community.

We’re always keen to hear from you. Contact your editor: e-mail [email protected] or call 0117 903 0444.

raChel ClarKe, eDiTOr

The Knowledge turns 50!

Community In Partnership

The CiTY DesiGN GrOuP, BrisTOl CiTY COuNCil

December 2011 sees the 15th anniversary of the opening of

the Filwood Hope Advice Centre in Filwood Broadway. The vision for the Centre goes back 20 years, when Knowle West Churches Together looked at ways it could help the community.

Filwood Hope has built up an excellent reputation, both locally and city-wide, for its service to local people. It is staffed by a loyal team of volunteers and staff, some of whom were here at the start.

‘The Hope’ offers a drop-in service, which is open every weekday,

offering help, support, advice, counselling and information to anyone needing it. Each person is valued and given the time they need to talk and explain their problems.

Professional agencies help people with issues such as benefits and debt; Age UK provide specific services for older folk. The Centre helps with employment issues, is a Self Service Point for Bristol City Council Housing, and, if needed, can assist with letter writing and telephone calls etc. Contact Filwood Hope Advice Centre, 11 & 13 Filwood Broadway / 0117 963 4566.

15 years of Hope in FilwoodDaviD reDshaW

Knowle West Regeneration Plan Latest news on making a better broadway

Making a Better Broadway. Photo supplied by Bristol City Council.

Thanks and congratulations to June McNeil and the walkers who trekked to Weston super Mare to raise money for a new roof for Filwood Community Centre.

www.knowlewest.co.uk for more news and info 3

Christmas lights competitioncommunity in Partnership will be taking to the streets again - the house with the winning light display will receive gift vouchers and feature on the cover of next year’s festive issue.

Knowle Customer Service Point closesThe Knowle cash desk will close on 16 december and the Knowle customer Service Point on Salcombe road will close on 3 February 2012. Surgeries will be provided in local libraries:• Monday - Bedminster library• Tuesday - Knowle (Broadwalk) • Wednesday - Filwood library• Thursday - Knowle (Broadwalk)• Friday - Bedminster library

Local eventsThanks to all who supported the Halloween party. To get involved in community events contact June: 0117 903 8052.

News & Events

Your Twitter messagesPosted on www.knowlewest.co.uk and tagged #kwnews. For Twitter training contact Knowle West Media Centre: 0117 903 0444

@CarbonMakeoverJust been for my daily jog around KW and 5 people shouted encouraging things at me. I love how friendly people are #kwnews

@knowlewestmediaThe Wikipedia article on Knowle West has passed ‘Featured article’. #kwnews(Read it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowle_West)

#kwnews

Local NewsProposed plan for Filwood ParkExciting times lie ahead for Knowle West - look what could be coming our way... The map below shows the outcome of the Filwood Park Design event (12th-16th November 2011). It is a work in progress. For more information contact Kurt James, area coordinator, on 0117 908 4350.


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Local voices

Toni (14)

Jo & Harry (both 13)

“I’d like more clubs and more sport like netball. Also more art and musical activities and skateboarding.”

Declan (9) & Terry (48) “We’d like

to do more street art and music related things...We’d also like more sport in organised teams and sports

days where you can try out different sports. Most of the organised stuff

is for younger kids rather than teens.”

This October Permanent Secretary of the Home Office, Dame helen Ghosh, met young people who have turned their lives around during a visit to Bristol Knowle West

Positive Futures.Positive Futures is the national youth crime prevention

programme managed on behalf of the Home Office by the young people’s charity Catch22. Bristol Knowle West Positive Futures is one of three Positive Futures projects operating in Bristol. During the visit, which took place at The Park local Opportunity Centre, Dame helen Ghosh met project staff, partners such as the local Police PSCO’s and young people to hear firsthand how the project is preventing young people from being drawn into crime, drug and alcohol misuse and helping them move forward.

Home Office visit to Positive Futuresali Dale, POsiTive FuTures

50 issues of your local newsletter!

This issue we’re celebrating the 50th issue of your local newsletter. Formerly the long

and slim Knowle West newsletter and now the a4-size Knowledge, it’s changed over the years - take a look at these covers from our archive and you’ll see what we mean! left to right: 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Thanks to everyone who’s contributed - here’s to another 50 issues! access the archive online at www.knowlewest.co.uk/newsletters

“We seem to be quite well provided for in this area already… The worst thing was losing the swimming pool. It would be good to have swings and slides in the local park as there’s only football pitches.”

Your Views: “What kind of events would you like to see in our area for young people?”


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During this financial year, Community in Partnership

(CIP) received 42 applications for small grants from local groups and organisations. There was £20,000 to award and, between April and September 2011, small grants up to £500 were given to a variety of groups for a range of things including events, training, equipment, computers and transportation. The small grants have allowed groups to put on fun days, parties for children and older people, outings, cookery courses, and self-defence training.

They have supported fishing trips for young people, football training during half term, fruit-tree grafting, after-school sessions, and intervention work. For information contact Anita on 0117 908 4248.

Taking action

The priorities below were agreed by residents at the last Filwood

Neighbourhood Forum:

1. Marshall WalkAdults street drinking, littering, urinating and causing Anti Social Behaviour (ASB). Youths causing ASB and Criminal Damage. Actions:

Regular police patrols•Liaise with local shops•Liaise with The Mede•Use CCTV•Target persistent offenders – •ASB lettersIssue street drinkers with a •direction to leave the area for a period of time (Section 27 Violent Crime Reduction Act)Make enquiries with Licensing •regarding the sale of alcohol to the street drinkers.

2. Filwood Broadway, including Coral Bookmakers/Community Centre and Barnstaple CourtYouths congregating at Coral Bookmakers, the Community Centre and Barnstaple Court causing Anti Social Behaviour and Criminal

Damage to the surrounding area.Actions:

Regular police patrols•Liaise with district focus team•Liaise with caretaker at •Barnstaple CourtLetters to persistent offenders – •ASB lettersYouths not living at location to •be removed (Barnstaple Court)Regular visits to the Bookmakers •to provide reassuranceVisits to the Community Centre•Contact youth services•Utilise CCTV to target offenders.•

3. Eagle House Community CentreYoung Adults causing damage to the building and surrounding area, Anti Social Behaviour, drug and alcohol misuse. Actions:

Regular police patrols•Liaise with Eagle House •Community Centre and

youth schemeUtilise their CCTV•Liaise with Street wise co-•ordinator regarding alcohol and drug misuseLiaise with Bristol Drug Squad.•

Community Priorities

aNiTa PearCe

Small Grants Update

Next Filwood Neighbourhood Forum meeting - 8th February

2012, Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road, 7pm.

Follow @NForumFilwood on Twitter for updates.


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Performed by professional actors on Wednesday 21st

December, 1.30pm.

Tickets £1.50 from KWHA, Filwood Community Centre,

Barnstaple Rd.

Booking essential.

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Family fun before winter set in...

Thank you to all who helped out and came to the free Family Fun Day on the 25th

september hosted by elim Kidz. it was a great success with over 150 people coming and enjoying face painting, a barbecue, bouncy castle, hair braiding, football skills and, of course, the first annual Knowle West Kerby championship (won by lewis long). Thanks as well go to elim@bristol city church who generously paid for the event and the fire and police services both coming along and supporting it with sirens blaring out.

The whole day was great fun with everyone mucking in to make sure the kids all had a fab time. The

free sweet raffle was one example, where people who came along to the event were buying bags of sweets and then giving them as prizes for the free raffle. Thank you to Mark the sweet man for his generosity too.

elim Kidz runs every sunday afternoon 3.30-4.30pm in the main hall at Filwood Community Centre and is a chance for children (aged 4-12) to come along and have fun, playing games, winning prizes, listening to stories, making friends and learning life lessons.

For more details contact Pete Millward on 07854 906038 or [email protected]

Family fun day. Photos supplied by Pete Millward.

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Our community

‘Dates for your Diary’ has temporarily moved from the back cover but it will be back there next issue!

Hearts & Stars AwardsThe postponed Hearts & Stars awards have been rescheduled for 11th February 2012.

Food & Cookingclasses for 2012 include: Diabetes & Weight Control (11th Jan - 8th Feb), Great food on a budget (12th Jan - 9th Feb), After School Cooking (Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11th Jan), Holiday Cooking Club (15th & 16th Feb). Contact Knowle West Health association: 0117 963 9569.

Over 50s Bingocome along to Filwood community centre for a game of bingo, cup of tea and a chat every Tuesday morning, 10.30am-12noon. Contact Knowle West Health association: 0117 963 9569.

Local Zumba classesalina Lamb teaches Zumba for all and for mums and babies. She runs a variety of classes at The Park, The Urban Gym and South bristol Sports centre (£4-£5 per class). Call 07807 422972 or e-mail [email protected]. Filwood community centre holds Zumba classes on mondays and Thursdays (£4 per class). contact June: 0117 903 8052.

Dates for your diary


The Park

The Park local Opportunity Centre is about to become independent of Bristol City

Council. The expected transfer date is the 1st December 2011. From then on it will be run by a new charity which has been especially set up for the purpose.

The centre will still be called “The Park” and offer an enormous variety of activities with something for everyone.

For the first time in its 11 year history The Park will now have a secure future. The charity has been given a 35 year lease on the whole site. With this in mind, and wanting to give local people the best possible facilities, a refurbishment programme will begin immediately: work is already underway to transform the café into a high quality “diner” and cookery school. The aim is to give the community a local place to enjoy eating out.

Plans are also in place to improve sport and performing arts education areas in the near future.

The charity understands that they will need to raise considerable sums of money and have already been successful with several bids. The City Council have also given some funding to help start the works.

The Park will continue to pitch its services towards local

priority needs. These will include education, training and employment towards the top of the list.

activities for young people, families and people with additional needs will remain on offer.

it also recognises its responsibility to create some FuN.

it may well be that there are new possibilities to explore. The challenge is to find out how to use the fantastic resource to give maximum local benefit.

To do that we will need input from stakeholders and all sections of the community. This is especially true of the membership of the board which will be responsible for the charity. a process is now beginning to find additional members who will give us a broad balance of skills and perspective. amongst these we must have local residents. Therefore, we would like to meet people who are interested in finding out more about what is involved in being a trustee and how to become one.

The staff and current trustees would be delighted to welcome you to YOur centre which will now be locally managed for local good.

if you are interested but unable to come, you can find out more by phoning Joy Pollard

An opportunity for the community

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An information meeting will

be held at The Park on 8th December at 6pm for anyone living in the Knowle, Filwood and

Windmill Hill Neighbourhood Partnership

area who might be interested in becoming a trustee.

on 0117 903 9770 or e-mail [email protected] or please visit at any time and ask at reception: Monday to Friday (8am - 9pm), saturday and sunday (9am - 1pm).


Knowle West Media Centre

HRH The Earl of Wessex meets young musicians DA and Legacy in the recording studio at KWMC. Photo by Lauren Hunt.

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We were delighted to welcome his royal highness The earl of

Wessex to KWMC this October.hrh has a keen interest in the

arts and work involving young people – two areas that are central to many of the projects we run.

On Thursday 20th October hrh met residents who have contributed to university of local

Knowledge, a project that aims to celebrate the talents and skills that exist within our community and has produced over 900 short films of people sharing their knowledge. hrh also met young people from our after-school youth groups and artists involved in 4NiNe records, the urban music label based at KWMC. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!

From Wessex to West

Knowle West Media CentreLeinster Avenue, Knowle West

What’s happening?XLR 2012 - Music Eventin February 2012 we’ll be hosting a week of workshops, performances and events celebrating hip-hop culture.

3-E Houses Projectif you’re a Bristol City Council tenant and live in Knowle West, you can receive a free energy monitor as part of this eu-funded project. Contact sue.

Young people’s film success!Two animations made by young people have been selected for an online advent calendar at www.electricdecember.org

Play our festive game onlineDecorate your house with Christmas lights before time runs out: www.electricdecember.org/01/content/17/present.htm

Who are we?KWMC is a media arts charity. We’ve been based here for over 15 years, supporting people to get the most out of digital technology, photography, film, music and the arts.

Contact us: 0117 903 0444www.kwmc.org.uk Find knowlewestmedia on Facebook and Twitter.

So far 900 short films have been collected about the knowledge

and skills that exist within our community for University of Local Knowledge (ULK). Look out for screenings at various locations in Knowle West in January.

The next phase of the project has begun with support from University of Bristol to develop an interactive

website to showcase the films, which will ‘go live’ next year. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far.

Now the ULK team would particularly like to speak to people who have worked on Bristol’s railways - no matter how long ago - and anyone whose spouse or partner was a railway worker. Please contact KWMC on 0117 903 0444.

University of Local Knowledge

HRH meeting local residents. Photos by George Gallop.


Knowle West Health ParkAdult Activities and Services

Daily activities at various times Call 0117 377 02255 for more info: Active Lifestyles Assessments: support to find the activities for you (free).Smoking cessation: it’s easier with support! (free).Pathways to Health, support to help you change your lifestyle and be happier (free).Counselling for men and women who are struggling with life and want support (free). Call Garth on 0117 377 2256 for more info).

Mondays10-11am: 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. Tuesdays9.30-10.30am: Bootcamp with Jason Hodge (www.hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk).9.30am: Three Hearts Walking Group, see brochure for more info.10am-12.00pm: Art on Referral – speak to Sue Partridge to find out more (0117 377 2252).6pm & 7pm: Hips, bums & tums, fat burning exercise to help all become trimmer (£3).7-8pm: Bootcamp with Jason Hodge (www.hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk).

Wednesdays9-5.30pm: Family Counselling.9.30am: Two Hearts Walking Group, see brochure for more info.10.30-11.45am: Tai Chi for Wellbeing, simple movements to help with balance, relaxation and flexibility (£3.50).1-2.30pm: Lunch Club, in the café followed by an activity.6.30-8.30pm: Slimming World inthe café .7.45-8.45pm: Zumba with Tracy Bedford.

Thursdays9.30am-12pm: Fit and Fab, a drop-in group with the fun approach to getting healthy (80p).9.30-10.30am: Bootcamp with Jason Hodge (www.hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk).6-7pm: Step Aerobics, improve strength, stamina and flexibility (£3).6-7pm: Beginners Bootcamp with Jason Hodge (www.hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk).7-8pm: Absolute beginners, exercise class, a good place to start getting active (£2).

Fridays10am-12pm: Lipreading class, for people who are beginning to lose their hearing (£1).

Saturdays9-10am: Bootcamp with Jason Hodge (www.hodgehealthandfitnesss.co.uk).

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Welcome to the café at Knowle West Health Park

Enjoy fresh, seasonal and delicious food and drink 7 days a week. Open from 8am for brilliant breakfasts, lovely lunches, tasty treats and great coffee. The café is great place for you to meet, chat and relax over homemade cakes, pots of tea and proper coffee. If you’re in a rush just grab something good-to-go like a freshly cut sandwich, tasty soup or a sensational salad box. If you want to take some time over a good lunch then try something from our daily changing menu with friends, family or colleagues.

Office lunches and refreshments Need the good stuff delivered? The café can provide everything you need to cater for your meetings, training courses, seminars and conferences. For hot and cold drinks, homemade cakes and biscuits, classic sandwiches on real bread, delicious buffets, hot lunches and seasonal spreads delivered to your office just call 0117 377 2576 or email [email protected]. For menus please have a look at www.whisk-uk.com/food-for-business Whisk! The café is operated by Bristol caterers Whisk Food Experiences Ltd. If you have any queries or wish to discuss your catering requirements then please do get in touch by email at [email protected]

Young People’s Activities

Tuesdays1-5pm: Play Therapy (free).4.15pm: Play Rangers in the Park (free).4.30-5.30pm: Boxing, for 8-14yrs (80p).

Wednesdays9am-1pm: Young People’s Counselling, part of Focus on Families (free).9.30-10am: Stretch-n-Grow - stories,

songs and games for 2-5 year olds (80p).5-6pm: Hip Hop Starz, dance fun for 8-12yrs (80p).

Thursdays4-5pm: Afterschool club, for 4-10yrs, fun, active play (80p).Family, Food and Fun: helping all the family get more active (free). Call 0117 922 3656 for info.


Kids’ classesMondays, 6-6.45pm(any age)Wednesdays, 6-6.45pm (age 10-14)

Adults’ classesMondays, 7-8pmWednesdays, 7-8pmFridays, 6-7pm

Ladies’ class ‘Box-a-fit’Thursdays, 7-8pm

broad Plain club, broadbury roadcontact alan: 07976 966616

Quayley’s Box-a-cise

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T-shirts and hoodies for the younger children have been supplied free by APC Workwear: www.apcworkwear.comclothing for the older children has been supplied by aSm Scaffolding Services: www.asmscaffolding.co.uk

Boxercise is an excellent way for people of all ages to keep fit while having fun. Quayley’s Box-a-cise is run by Alan Quayle who has over 20 years experience as a boxercise and fitness instructor. The classes are held at Broad Plain Club and are part of the plan to rejuvenate this venue by introducing various

sports and activities, with special emphasis on local youth.

advertise here! community rates from only £25 per box - contact rachel on 0117 903 0444


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Want to sinG in a choir?do you pLay an

instrument?

Bristol South Music Workshop & ChoirA friendly group which welcomes singers

or players of all standards, including those who have never sung in a choir before.

Wednesdays, October to MayKnowle DGE Learning Centre,

Leinster Avenue, BS4 1NN 7.30pm: Self-help instrumental groups

(some guidance given)8.50pm: Choir

Music - mainly ‘classical’ - from various styles/periods. Choir – vocal and aural exercises. Singing from music and memory and learning by ear. Occasional concerts for an audience of members only!

Contact John Featherstone(0117) 974 1937 [email protected]

Sadly many people over 65 have tripped or fallen in their own home

and needed hospital care – many of these visits could have been avoided.

We can help you, or someone you know, miss this trip. Come and have

a cuppa and find out more about how a few easy steps could avoid

unnecessary trips and falls.

Where: Filwood Community Centre, Barnstaple Rd.

When: 9th February 2012 at 1pm.Contact Knowle West Health Association for information:

0117 963 9569.

a trip you don’t Want to take...to a&e

Printed on recycled paper with vegetable inks

THANKS To: the Newsletter Steering Group (Ann Smith, Ken Jones, Denise Britt), Neighbourhood Management (Anita Pearce, Kurt James), Knowle West Media Centre, who facilitate the production (Rachel Clarke - Editor), KWMC Design for the design. All articles express the views of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Neighbourhood Management, Steering Group or KWMC.

What’s happeninG in your area this christmas?

The Knowledge Advent Calendar

CArOls, COMEDy AnD MAgiCFriday 9th December, 7.30pm - Filwood Community Centre (Barnstaple Road)Get into the Christmas mood with carols and Christmas classics. Special guest John Archer is a world renowned magician and an established stand-up comedian. Free event, “Bring Your Own” drinks. Food will be sold to raise money for the Community Centre.Contact Pete Millward: 07854 906038 or [email protected] by elim@bristol Knowle West

CArOl BusThursday 15th December, from 5.30pmDon’t miss the annual carol bus when it makes its rounds in Knowle West!The route and estimated times of arrival: Filwood Broadway (5.30pm); Hartcliffe Road; Broadbury Road; Creswicke Road; The Mede (5.40pm, with a 10 minute stop); Leinster Avenue; Jarman’s shops (6pm, with a 10 minute stop); Melvin Square (6.15pm, with a 10 minute stop); Newquay Road shops and Eagle House (6.30pm, with a 5 minute stop at each); Throgmorton Road (6.40pm); Filwood Broadway (6.50pm).Contact Denise and June at Filwood Community Centre: 0117 903 8052

CHilDrEn’s CHrisTMAs PArTyFriday 16th December, 5.30-8.30pm - Filwood Community Centre (Barnstaple Road)If you’re under 14, come along to your Community Centre and join in the fun of the annual Christmas party - finish the school term with a bang!Contact June: 0117 903 8052

CHrisTMAs FETE & CArOl COnCErTFriday 16th December, from 2pm - The Mede, 1 Marshall Walk, Inns CourtThe annual Christmas Fete will take place between 2-5.30pm, followed by a Carol Concert from 6.30-8pm. Meet Santa in his Grotto, take part in the raffle and tombola, and browse local stalls.Contact Sian Lewis: 0117 904 1220

BEAuTy & THE BEAsT PAnTOMiMEWednesday 21st December, 1.30pm - Filwood Community Centre (Barnstaple Road)£1.50 per person, recommended age group: 3 years upwardsContact Knowle West Health Association: 0117 963 9569

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years of filwood hope

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