Knowle West newsletter - Issue 26 Feb 2007

ISSUE 26 FEB 07

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WELCOME ALL

Hello fellow Knowle West residents,this is your new editor MakalaCheung. You may remember seeingme in issue 24 as the new Press and Communications officer. It feels great to be a part of thisbrilliant newsletter. I’d like to thank all the peoplebefore me, and the current editorial team for making thenewsletter what it is today.So, welcome to the new looknewsletter for 2007 and beyond. This great new design means wehave more room for more in depthcoverage and the black and whiteinside will save money for alonger life of our newsletter production.

In this issue you’ll find informationand nomination forms for thecommunity representative electionsfrom Neighbourhood Management,Hearts and Stars celebrations and winners, and the xmas lightswinners. We’ve also got a focuson what Knowle West is doing tohelp the environment, newcolumns such as ‘Get Real’ ondebates in Knowle West, andloads more…I hope you enjoy it!

CALLING ALL RESIDENTS

Newsletter Editor Makala Cheung

WORDS Makala Cheung, Editor

A newsletter drop-in club for allresidents of Knowle West andstaff of local organisations isstarting in March. You’ll get tomake editorial decisions on howthe newsletter is put together,either learn skills or share yourknowledge in writing, editing,photography and design. It’s also a great way to have avoice in your community andmeet new people!

So come along to FilwoodCommunity Centre in theRestaurant (next to CommunityKitchen), 6.30 – 8.30 pm. onthe 2nd and 4th Monday of

every month, (except April willbe 3rd and 5th Monday due to the Easter Bank holiday). If youcan’t make it don’t worry, youcan always send in your stories,photo’s, letters, poems, or comments.

To join the newsletter drop inclub or submit articles, [email protected] or tel(0117) 3532895.

Don’t forget you can also stillcontact me for any press orcommunication needs includinggetting info and events on thelocal website, listed at thebottom of this page.

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This Month

Rose Manning, Local Resident

On Monday 2nd January, KnowleWest became part of a nationalcampaign for the government'sRespect Agenda. The launch started at Eagle House Youth Cluband was attended by residents,council officers, police, councillorsand other guests.

The main speaker was the government minister for Policeand Security Tony McNaulty. After the main speaker there wasa walkabout where all the guestsinspected an area, with coverageby TV and other media.

One part of Respect is theNeighbourhood Patch Inspection.

This was carried out in an areafrom Eagle House to the MedeCentre at Inns Court.

Another aspect is "Face thePeople”. This meeting enablesresidents to raise any concernsand ask questions about crime,anti-social behaviour and community safety.

These meetings will be attendedby councillors and police and anyone concerned with keepingour community safe. Everyone canbe part of the "Respect Agenda". Do not let crime go unreported. Help keep your street tidy. Keepyour own garden tidy. Report graffiti. Support police and council when they are trying tostop anti-social behaviour.

To find out more about RespectAgenda you can log on towww.respect.gov.uk or contactyour local Neighbourhood andHousing Office or NeighbourhoodRenewal on 0117 9084350.

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Are you sick and tired of the queuesat the post office when you needto renew your tax disc, andeveryone in Bristol seems to havehad the same idea on that day?

Well instead of standing outsidethe PO in the blustery weatherthere is now a faster, easier, moreconvenient way of completingyour tax disc application, usingyour computer. The DVLA areincreasing the ways customerscan pay for a 6 or 12-month car

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FILWOOD HOPELOOK TO THEFUTUREWORDS TTeerrrrii AAnnnn MMcckkeennnnyy

After serving the Knowle Westcommunity for ten years wehave to say a warm good byeto Richard Pearce. Richard has worked in thearea since 1995 when FilwoodHope first opened to the public.Richard gave a lot of time andlove to the people he servedand was always involved inlocal committees and ChurchesTogether.

Filwood Hope is a welcomingplace to have an informal chatabout services available, withspecialist expertise and supportas well as a professional counselling service. DavidRedshaw, acting Manager atthe Hope said:

“We are making a big efforthere at Filwood Hope toemphasise our main purpose,which is to give advice. Therehave been a few changeswhich will better serve thecommunity and that is why weare here. And if we cannot helpyou directly then we will findsomeone who can.”

Thank you to Richard for hisgreat service and dedicationto the area.

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WELCOME TO GARDENING 2007 GREEN MAP WALK ABOUT


REPORTEEmmiillyy NNiicchhoollssoonnenvironmental programmesKW Media centre

Lesley Belgium, EmilyNicholson and SandraManson from the KnowleWest Media Centre went walkabout on the

15th December to startoff a Green Mappingprocess of Knowle West. Green Mapping comesoriginally from New YorkCity in 1992

www.greenmap.org.

It’s a way of getting avisual picture of whatgreen spaces, culturalplaces and environmental projectsare going on in a community.If we tried to do it ourselves it would takea long time, so we willbe asking other peopleto help us out along theway. As part of theprocess we will also besetting up mapping stations on streets atvarious points aroundKnowle West in February

and March (dates andplaces to be advertised)so that people who livein different parts ofKnowle West will be

able to add their knowledge and information to the map.The idea is then to havethe map published as aguide for everyone tohave and to enjoy allthe great green spaces,cultural places and environmental projectsthat we have on ourdoorstep. A digital version will also be puton the

Knowle West websitethat people can access,update and edit it themselves.If anyone wants to getin touch to join in withthis process then eitherphone Emily on07989113008 or [email protected].

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Spring should be well-and-truly sprung by now,but don’t despair – if you haven’t started workon your veg garden yet, there’s still time to getgoing. Have a look through seed catalogues – this is best done on a cold, wet, dark evening,when you can stay indoors and enjoy a hotdrink (or a glass of last year’s home-brew, perfick!). Decide what you want to grow, whatyou and your family actually like to eat andremember, you will get better value-for-moneyby growing fruits and vegetables which areexpensive to buy in the shops.

Don’t forget, if you think you will never manageto grow 3kg of pre-packed seed potatoes, whynot share the pack with a friend or neighbour?Better still, buy your seed potatoes and peas,etc. loose, some hardware shops still do this.Plan where to sow: If your garden faces Southor West this shouldn’t be a problem; but if yourgarden is very shaded it could be.

Arrange your crops so the taller plants (e.g.beans) are at the ‘back’ and smaller salads andsuchlike are nearer the ‘front’ (facing South).Harvest rainwater, and use it carefully – or emptyyour bath water onto the garden. I once lost awhole sowing of root vegs to a young spanielwho loved to dig. If, like me, you have pets –why not consider growing your edibles in containers? I’m going for tumbling tomatoes inhanging-baskets this year.

OK, that’s your veg garden started. Put in yourseed potatoes, onion sets and broad beansnow; then think about cabbages, root vegetablesand salads. Water when it’s dry and weedwhen it’s warm, and you can’t go wrong.

My Top Tip for April – Start your Runner Beansoff in the greenhouse (or a warm window-sill)mid-month and plant out as soon as the dangerof frost is over, play crafty, get a head-startover seeds going straight into cold soil in May.

I volunteer for the Mede gardening group, to get involved ringme at the Mede on9041220

Happy Gardening!

Green is the new Black

WORDS Tim Large, Local Resident

A local project has received a£4000 boost to clean up the areaknown as ‘The Bomby’, which liesbetween Daventry Road, WedmoreVale, Stockwood Crescent andBeckington Road.

The grant was awarded under theHome Office Spark Plug initiativeand the work is being carried outin conjunction with the Safer BristolTeam of Bristol City Council, aspart of Northern Slopes initiative.The aim is to improve the area forthe benefit and enjoyment of the community, by clearing rubbishand footpaths, erecting a bridgeand putting up signs regardingmotorbikes, fly-tipping and vandalism.Plans also include: setting up aPark Watch, where local residentscan report on incidents of anti-social

behaviour to the Police and relevantcouncil departments; liaising withthe Northern Slopes Initiative (ofwhich The Bomby is part of )regarding conservation projects toenhance the area; and liaising withBristol parks Department for helpwith conservation projects and rubbish removal.We have a beautiful open space offields and woodland with lots ofplants, flowers and wildlife on ourdoorstep. A haven in the heart ofBristol for our community to enjoy.All help would be welcome. Contact Tim via Buried Treasure at The Park | Tel 0117 903 9782.DDIIDD YYOOUU KKNNOOWW??The bomby gets its knick namefrom World War 2 when bombswere dropped in the area, cratersstill exist today!

NO MORE BOMBS ON THE BOMBY!

KNOWLE WESTMEDIA CENTRE ECO BUILD FOR THE FUTUREThe Knowle West Media Centreis soon to be knocked downand replaced with an ecofriendly building. The exciting changes to thecurrent site at Leinster Housewill start taking place inFebruary.

The new building will bemade of straw panels - limerendered to make it fire andweatherproof and draw incarbon dioxide. Other plansinclude a solar thermal waterheating system, a boiler thatuses scrap wood instead ofgas, kitchen worktops madeof recycled plastics, such asmobile phones, wellies, andtoothpaste tubes, recycleddenim jeans for insulationand rooms made of materialsthat suck heat out duringhot weather, and reflect heatback in during the cold.

The design will save energy,and reduce carbon emissions helping to slow down climatechange, helping Knowle Westto be a leader in communities going green.

pic above: Artists impressionby White Design.

SPONSOR OR HELPBUILD A PANEL!(no experience necessary asits simple DIY). Contact KWMC 01179030444or email: [email protected]

Our beautiful haven!Photo Terri-ann McKenny


(L to R) Tim Large, who initiated the project,Paul Garland from Timber Routes, and BarrySmith from Spark Plug. Photo Simon Turner

MARKET AT THE PARKWORDS Mil Lusk, Buried Treasure

You can now get ppaappeerr bbaagg lliinneerrss ffoorr yyoouurr bbrroowwnn kkiittcchheenn ccaaddddyyfor 16p from Buried Treasure at The Park, Daventry Road. To purchase ring 07810474558 or pop into the Park Market at the far end of the cafe every Wednesday and Friday morning. The Market also sells whole grain foods, environmentally friendly products and home made jewellry. And soon you’ll be able to buy the big brown food bin liners also.Buried Treasure also runs a CCoommmmuunniittyy GGaarrddeenn SScchheemmee.. Learn how to get your garden tidy. Learn and work along side us. For £10 an hour you’ll get a nice new look garden plus new skills to keep it that way! Ring the number above, or you can [email protected]

Environment news

DDoo yyoouu

DDoo yyoouu

We are looking for residents to join the governingboard of the local community partnership. If youwant to make a positive difference to your communityYOU can if you stand as a community rep. Reps willget full support and guidance and you certainly don’tneed to be a professional or have previous experienceto help your community.

The partnership board will be made up of residentswith support from workers in the area to guide andsupport the board. Knowle West has some greatresidents who currently work and help us for thebenefit of all residents, we would like to involvemore of you in the decision making. We can worktogether to make the area even better and create acleaner, safer and more prosperous neighbourhoodto live in.

TThhee mmoosstt iimmppoorrttaanntt ppaarrtt ooffbbeeiinngg aa BBooaarrdd MMeemmbbeerr iiss tthhaattyyoouu hhaavvee rreeaall iinnfflluueennccee iinn ddeecciissiioonnss tthhaatt aaffffeecctt KKnnoowwllee WWeessttYou will represent the views of the people in yourarea and make sure their voice is heard. Reps willbe elected for two years. Benefits include: training,gaining new skills, expenses paid, making a difference.

There is so much the community partnership cando. Meeting each month, residents will meet directlywith local services like the Police, Primary Care Trust,Education, Local Authority Council Departments andcommunity and voluntary groups, as well as localcouncillors.

If you are interested in standing for election as a Community Representative to the Local CommunityPartnership, please complete and return the formon the opposite page by 3300tthh MMaarrcchh 22000077..

You can tear out the opposite page and post it to usFFRREEEE to Neighbourhood Management (MS/FilwB)FREEPOST (SWB 535) ! Bristol ! BS1 5BRFFaaxx to 0117 9084248 or bring it to theNeighbourhood Renewal Office on 37 FilwoodBroadway. You will need to include an ELECTIONSTATEMENT (max 150 words) to say why you would like to stand, along with a photograph.Please also sign and date the statement.


DO YOU

DO YOU

WOULD YOU

have a community spirit?

like talking with people?

like to influence decision the area?

WHAT WILLthe partnership do?

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STAND AS A COMMUNITY REP

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Coonnsseenntt ttoo NNoommiinnaattiioonn I, the above named candidate, consent to my nomination and agree to stand for election. I confirmthat, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided on and with this form are accurate.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

How was your Christmas?DAZZLING LIGHTSKnowle West was the talk of thetown this Christmas with a stunningdisplay of xmas lights. Go towww.knowlewest.co.uk for detailsof this year’s competition winners.

Above: Rounds of applause for the award winners, and the after show partywhich went on until well after midnight. Photo Tanya Hazell

THE HEARTS AND STARS AWARDS


IItt was one of my proudest momentswhen I saw everyone dressed fortheir parts. Everyone - both castand audience had a great time.I’m really looking forward to thisyears production…watch this space!Everyone made their costumes andhelped give a hand to others.Thank you to all the cast andhelpers of the Walking GroupsNativity Play and Directors of theKnowle West Health Park, my sisterKay who came down from Sussexto help with the scenery, also forthe flowers I was given, theywere lovely!”

above: after the Walking GroupsChristmas dinner, the entertainmentwas a big success. Photo by Cheryl Martin

XMAS LUNCHES

The WWeeddnneessddaayy CClluubb for the over 50'shad mince pies & wine with a Christmassing-along. Above: Glenyis, Pat & Eunicereceiving flowers as a thank you for runningthe club throughout the year.

The EEaaggllee HHoouussee YYoouutthh CCeennttrree’’ss AnnualChristmas Lunch. The young peopleserved the meals themselves.

WORDS Terri-Ann Mckenny & MakalaCheung

The 2006 Hearts and Stars AwardCeremony at Filwood CommunityCentre, had more than 200 peoplein attendance, double than theyear before!

Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet,followed by a very huge auctionand raffle that raised lots of moneyfor charity. A special thank youto all who volunteered and madethe event such a huge success.We value all of the contributionsvolunteers and individuals produceon the estate.Well done to all those who werenominated and especially thewinners:

LLiiffeettiimmee AAcchhiieevveemmeenntt Pat FilerYYoouunngg PPeerrssoonn AAwwaarrddDavid Shoare & Kacey PurnellSSeenniioorr CCiittiizzeenn AAwwaarrdd Barry MaddocksBBeesstt GGrroouuppKWHA over 50sCChhuurrcchheess AAwwaarrddAnn GrinellOOuuttssttaannddiinngg AAcchhiieevveemmeennttLesley BelgiumBBeesstt NNeeiigghhbboouurrWendy Radford & Janet HendersonPPeeooppllee''ss CChhooiiccee Tim RogersBBeesstt AAllll RRoouunnddeerr Margaret RawlingsNNeewwccoommeerr Sharon SalvageWWoorrkkeerr ffrroomm oouuttssiiddee KKWWGraham Blacker

Above: Over 60 people came to theHHeeaalltthhyy WWaallkkiinngg GGrroouupp’’ss ChristmasLunch. Well done to Lucy and her teamfor the 5 star food and service!

NATIVITY THANKS by Karron Chaplin

WORDS RRiittaa AAsshhmmaann Knowle West Churches Together

The 2006 Churches Together Celebration of Carols, atThe Park, was the best yet! A packed auditorium sangtheir hearts out to the brilliant accompaniment of theSalvation Army Band.

All ages came to enjoy themselves. The full and variedprogramme, included a Nativity tableaux presentedby the children of the Baptist Church, beautiful soloand group singing by members of Senior Crusadersand the choir of The Church of God of Prophesy; plusdramatic readings of the story of Christmas from the

viewpoint of Mary, the Innkeeper, the Innkeeper’s wifeand a Shepherd boy. Everyone stayed behind afterwardsto enjoy seasonal refreshments. A collection raised£126.00 for the Salvation Army’s Bridge Programme,which is a drug rehabilitation and refuge centre forhomeless men in Bristol.

Thank you, to everyone who came and for contributingto a very worthy cause. We hope to see you all againnext year! Have a very Happy and Peaceful 2007.

To get involved in Churches Together contact RitaAshman 9537377


Children at the Park Carol Concert. Photo Terri-Ann McKennyCAROLS AT THE PARK

SUCCESS FOR GOLDILOCKS ASBO AND THE THREE BEARSWORDS MMaarrkk LLee LLeeiivvrree Local Resident

It all started for me back in August2006. Flicking through the KnowleWest newsletter I saw just what I’dbeen looking for.

A panto was going to be staged inmy area. Being interested in filmsand plays I knew I wanted to be apart of this production. So I rangthe number and went to a meeting.There were lots were other peoplewho felt the same as me so I wasmade to feel right at home. Idecided I wanted the challenge ofmaking the props so I took on thejob of making the Bears house.Three sets of beds, Christmas pud-dings and chairs, a large papermachetree plus mushrooms and plantsfor the Filwood forest. I was alsovery happy to be asked to undertakethe lighting on the day. I cameaway from the meeting feeling greatat last I was going to be involvedin something I wanted to do andall I had to do was volunteer.

We met weekly to rehearse andiron out any problems, everybodywas so helpful. I was even given abudget that would allow me to makemy designs a reality. This is great Ithought, being taken seriously,trusted to do a good job by people

who were relying on me. I had greatfun sourcing all my materials fromlocal suppliers and my props startedto take shape, giving me a greatfeeling of achievement.

The encouragement I received fromother members of the productionwas tremendous and the responseI received made it all the hardwork very worthwhile.

At last the big day arrived and wehad two performances. The firstshow was for local playgroups andnursery children. Trying to teachpositive values and characterbuilding values to the youngsters.It was lovely to see their littlefaces and hear their little voices.The performance went really well no one forgot their lines and wehad no technical problems.

Then came the evening performance,400 in the audience, and raucousit was with Betty Bad really goingfor it and winding up the audiencefor all she was worth - in particularsingling out our labour CouncillorChris Jackson and making fun outof his shirt much to the enjoymentof the audience. The final curtainfell to fantastic applause, Chrisjumped up on stage thankingeveryone who took part.

The panto worked in two ways, amessage was sent out to the kidsabout being good and trying to dothe right thing in their area and howa group of people with all kinds ofproblems can come together makefriends and overcome difficulties.

The £97 raised was donated toSalvation Army at Padstow rd. The cast and crew would like tosay a big thank you to the followingwithout their help none of thiswould have been possible; theScarman Trust who kindly donatedthe money for the production,Neighbourhood Renewal, and thelocal Police Force. THANK YOUfrom everyone concerned. Performed by Knowle WestBreastfeeding group. For moreinformation contact Rachael on0117 9031788


ARE YOU A PARENT? NEED TO TALK?WORDS SSaaffiiyyyyaahh CCooooppeerr Parentline Plus

Parents everywhere need totalk things over sometimes. We offer free, friendly support.We’re all parents ourselvesand believe asking for help is a sign of strength.

Our services include, a 24-hourfree confidential helpline 0808 800 2222, Free textphone0800 783 6783, [email protected], a helpfulwebsite www.parentlineplus.org.ukand Individual Support sessionto talk about anything to dowith parenting, We are basedat The Park, Daventry rd,Knowle West. Tel 0117 9535525, but we can also offerthese sessions from The Medecentre.

GETTING CLEAN-MY STORY

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WORDS NNiiccoolleettttee JJoonneess YWCA Bristol Young Women’s Centre

DDoo yyoouu nneeeedd aa ssaaffee ssppaaccee ttoo ttaallkk?? SSttrreesssseedd oouutt?? EEvveerryytthhiinngg ggeettttiinngg oonn ttoopp ooff yyoouu??

YWCA Bristol Young Women’s Centre is now offering free, confidentialcounselling for young mums aged up to 26 at Knowle West HealthPark, with free crèche. Counselling is also available at The Park,Daventry Road, Knowle for young women aged 16-17 who are notattending school/college, and young women who are lesbian,bisexual or questioning their identity, aged up to 21. For furtherinformation, to book an appointment, or to have a chat about anyof these services, please ring Viv or Amy on 0117 971 6770 or for young mums counselling call Viv on 07879 033065

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CAN I STEER MYCHILD AWAY FROMTHE HARMFUL USEOF DRUGS?How to Drug proof your Kids!Coming Soon Near You!

To find out more contact Annette BoothThe Salvation ArmyPadstow Road Knowle01179 9661369

Help and Advice

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“I first used on my 18th. I’venow been clean for 2 years. Therewasn’t one particular thing thatmade me stop, it was everything, I’dhad enough. I’d been in prison Idon’t know how many times, I wasa prolific offender. I was using flatout, I knew I was going to prisonand I decided ‘this time I’m goingto do it’. I did a whole lot of coursesin prison, did a 6-week course ondrugs about why you use.

I had to break ties with peoplereally close to me who use drugs.It was difficult at first. It’s ok nowI’ve made different friends. All thethings in the house now I’ve paid for.

What I’ve got now means more tome. When I came out I went to seeKeith at HAWKS, he [Keith] doesn’thave all the answers but [it helps]just to hear yourself saying it tosomeone else. All I know is whatI’ve done with him and I’vestayed clean for a year.The hardest thing is realising andaccepting you need help. Yourealise you’ve got a drug problembut you think ‘I’ll sort it out’.”

HAWKS Family Service works withthe parents or carers to addresstheir alcohol or drug misuse.

The family service offers homevisits. Tel (0117) 964 2859 for info drop into their office atThe Gatehouse Centre.

*Name has been changed.

Above pic shows Family Service Team(Keith Purnell, Simon Dodge andEdward Morgenstern)

WORDS SSiimmoonn DDooddggee HAWKS Drugs and alcohol services in South Bristol

WORDSTTaannyyaa HHaazzeellll aanndd TTeerrrrii--AAnnnn MMcckkeennnnyyHas anyone realised that thereseems to be a distinct lack of cashmachines on the Knowle Westestate. It is really irritating whenyou want to draw out £10 andhave to pay a 10% charge forthe privilege. Finally enoughwas enough and we decided tofind out if we could get aroundthis problem. There are threeplaces that you can draw outmoney for free, Somerfield 24hrgarage on the Airport Road,Broadwalk and surprisinglyMelvin Square and Inns CourtPost Office. Sadly for Terri, theydon’t except Halifax cards so thatleaves her walking. If you haveany other issues about things onthe estate you could take overour column and gas about it orlet us know, email:[email protected]

GGIIVVEE UUPP SSMMOOKKIINNGG!! WORDS Knowle West Health Association

RReemmeemmbbeerr tthhee llaaww cchhaannggeess oonn11sstt JJuullyy 22000077:: yyoouu wwiillll nnoo lloonnggeerrbbee aabbllee ttoo ssmmookkee iinn PPuubblliicc PPllaacceess!!

So why not give up now?

Every TThhuurrssddaayy 1122nnoooonn –– 22ppmm inFilwood Community Centre there isdrop in smoking cessation clinicwhich is staffed by a stop smokingadvisor from the Primary Care Trustand two NHS trained volunteersReplacement Products (NRT) availableand advisors will help you decidewhich product will suit you best andgive you tips for living life withoutcigarettes. Take your form to thelocal Chemist who will be able todispense your NRT product thereand then. (If you have childrenthere are play workers available tokeep your children entertained!)

FFoorr iinnffoo TTeell 0117 9639569

NNoo SSmmookkiinngg DDaayy’’ss ((1144tthh MMaarrcchh 22000077))top tips for quitting:A 20-a-day smoker stopping on No

Smoking Day will save nearly £550by the time England goes smoke-free on July 1. By stopping on NoSmoking Day you can be totallysmokefree well in advance of theban. Smoking can create hormonalimbalances which decrease libido –giving up smoking will improveyour sex life! Feel fitter within twoweeks of stopping: finally run forthe bus without a coughing fit!Using an NHS stop smoking serviceis four times more likely to workthan going cold turkey. Go to:www.nosmokingday.org.uk for more info.

PPlluuss -- CCoommiinngg ttoo aa SSoocciiaall CClluubbnneeaarr yyoouu!! ‘It’s A Man Thing!’ visitingthe social clubs in the area theywill be able to check carbonmonoxide levels (for smokers) andtake blood pressure readings.

DDoo yyoouu ccaarree aabboouutt ssoommeeoonneewwhhoo uusseess ddrruuggss??

AArree yyoouu ssttrruugggglliinngg ttoo ccooppee??

NNoott ssuurree iiff yyoouu aarree ddooiinngg tthheerriigghhtt tthhiinngg??

WWoouulldd yyoouu lliikkee ssoommee ssuuppppoorrtt??

A Carer’s Group starts in Knowleon 13th March and will run for10 weeks, Tuesday evening. Thegroup is a way to gain supportfrom other carers in a relaxedenvironment and it provides asafe place to talk.

Ring or pop in to KWADS formore information and to talkabout joining the group. Welook forward to seeing you!

KKWWAADDSS49-51 Filwood Broadway Tel 9533870Email:[email protected]

WORDS KKaarreenn CCoowwaarrdd

Valentines Day has been and gone.If you received an insult instead offlowers or felt a fist instead ofreceiving chocolates, there issomewhere you can go to talkabout your options, and get someinformation and support.

The Knowle West Domestic AbuseProject have workers have beentrained to understand the impactof domestic abuse; the physical,emotional and mental harm. It’s notour job to tell you to walk away orto make any judgements, we arehere to support you to make yourown choices. We can offer a listeningear, recommend a solicitor, accom-pany you to the police or to court,help you to think about a safetyplan, get you help to secure yourhome, accompany you to housing,

be there for you if you do leaveand just need support to build anew life for you and your children.

We run a individual drop-Innsevery Monday 9.30am – 12.30 atFilwood Community Centre. Wealso run a support group forwomen on a Tuesday morning. OnWednesdays we run the womenonly Freedom Programme, it is a 12week rolling programme (you canstart it at anytime), sessions are1.5 hours long - it’s free with a freecrèche. It helps us understand abu-sive tactics, looks at the affects ofthe abusive behaviour on us andour children, and warning signs forfuture relationships.

FFoorr iinnffoo tteell Karen or Emma on 01179639569 in office hours or

DOMESTIC ABUSE? HELP IS AT HAND

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Community radio is coming soon to Bristol. To get involvedlocally contact Makala at theKnowle West Media Centre:email: [email protected] or tel: 0117 3532895

GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY RADIO

KWHA COMMUNITY KITCHEN

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For further information on how toaccess the community kitchen pleasecontact the kitchen coordinator on01179639569 or email:[email protected]

COMPUTER TRAINING KKeevviinn JJeeffffeerriieess KW WebAt the Park Wednesdays 7-9pm, learn just how simple it isto maintain your own computerin our warm and friendly atmos-phere. The course is practicallybased. The next time you have aproblem, the chances are thatyou’ll be able to deal with ityourself. You don’t need previousexperience, you will be learningat your own speed with otherswho share your abilities. Topicsinclude installing new hardwareand software, how to set upoperating systems, fault finding,and maintenance. If you can followa recipe or drive a car you’ll beable to manage a computer.Tel: 0845 0090329 (local rate)

NEW VETERINARY SERVICETThhee PPaarrkk,, DDaavveennttrryy RRooaadd,, KKnnoowwllee,, Nature’s Veterinary Clinic Mobile SurgeryFree: Thursday consultation clinicsfor OAP pet owners, nutritional advicehealth checks and more discountschemes available FFoorr iinnffoo tteell01225 837 219, 0778 696 25 95 or visit our website www.naturesvetclinic.co.ukemail: [email protected]

NEW FACES AT SURESTARTFrom L to R : Hayley Carnevale, Natalie Brown, Lianne Green, KerrianneFarrell, Laura Lewis and Christie Chang Early Years Practitioners. In Frontfrom (L to R)Lindsey Fuller- Lead Teacher, Angie Willis- Early Years Support Worker. Photo TTeerrrrii--AAnnnn MMccKKeennnnyy

What's going on in Knowle West

DROP IN SESSIONSFOR CHILDMINDINGINFORMATIONWORDS DDeenniissee TToovveeyyChildminding Support WorkerEvery Thursday 1pm-4pm atFootprints Children’s Centre, The Park.

PPaarreennttss: Talk about childcare andthe benefits of using a childminder.Get help sifting through the list ofchildminders in your area.

PPrroossppeeccttiivvee cchhiillddmmiinnddeerrss: Find out the process of registration and the benefits ofbeing a childminder.

CChhiillddmmiinnddeerrss: Your questions answered, booktraining courses and get support.

TTeell 0845 129 7217 for furtherinformation on registered childcare.

NEW MEMBERSOF THE TEAMfrom left to right,Terri, Tanya and Chad

FUN AT FILWOOD LIBRARYAll welcome to our story time andsimple craft sessions.For ages 4 and under Mondays2.15 to 2.45 term time only.Want to look up your family history?Taster session at Filwood LibraryMonday 5th March 10.30 to 1

TThhaannkkss ttoo The Neighbourhood Newsletter group: Anita Pearce, Marguerite Jordan, Denise Britt, Ann Smith and Rose Manning. 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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Knowle West newsletter - Issue 26 Feb 2007