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Leader’s column However difficult it has been across the growing confidence. There may be country since 2010 when cuts were difficulties ahead but there are still 65million imposed, the next 12 months hold real people living and working in this country. I hope you had a really good Christmas hope for local prospects. I really hope that this coming year will and New Year’s Eve and wish you a We have almost made all the savings asked eventually see a more settled and happier happy, healthy and successful 2019. of us and now look forward to a period of time than last year, even though there I would also like to congratulate the staff building and investing in services again. is still so much uncertainty. Politics at at North Somerset for the wonderful job all levels, fuelled by years of financial We really do have some excellent they have done despite fewer resources restrictions, has created an atmosphere of businesses in North Somerset and they and more demands. worry and anger. Our democratic society lead the way in the economy of our seems to be in constant turmoil. They cannot possibly do everything that communities and also give much welcome we all ask of them, or indeed they would advice on opportunities and needs for In a diverse and ageing population, wish to do, but when I look across the continued growth. different economic and environmental region it puts it in perspective and shows circumstances, differing views, values and I have mentioned Bristol Airport (Lulsgate) how well they have done. ambitions of new generations, change is before but they have just won an award inevitable and much-needed but it should In return, I need to thank North Somerset as the best Airport in Europe, in the be seen as positive and not threatening, residents for the way they have coped five million to 10 million passengers certainly not hateful. with the effects of reduced resources. It category. That is excellent and a good is not easy and often irritating not to get advertisement for the area, well done to Given that we have just honoured and what seems obvious and routine, so thank everyone who works there. remembered those in the First World War, you on behalf of the council. let’s get our problems in perspective. Other investment in North Somerset continues, which is a positive sign of Councillor Nigel Ashton Leader of North Somerset Council Contacts Contents Call us Direct numbers for other popular services: For all council services, call 01934 888 888 For waste and recycling, (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) road issues, planning and building control: At the prompt, say who you 01934 888 802 want to talk to if you know (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) their name, or say what 4 News update Creative 30 hub to For council tax and benefits: you want to talk about in a Could 10 fostering be double in size 01934 888 144 word or two. your New Year’s Building 33 work starts (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) For social services: resolution? on innovative food 01275 888 801 Night 12 Assessment centre (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm) Centre for homeless Climate 36 change crisis people opens Preserving 40 our Do it online – report it, request it or pay for it at: Get 14 fit for New Year heritage www.n-somerset.gov.uk/connect Making 20 Weston safe Shared 43 Lives scheme Or go straight to these popular web pages by adding these and enjoyable at night needs new carers shortcuts: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/myaccount /planning /schooladmissions /wastecollections /termdates Walk 24 around Contact 47 details Portishead North Somerset Council does not endorse or recommend any commercial products or services advertising in Life magazine. This publication is available in large print, Braille or audio formats on request. Help is also available for people who require council information in languages other than English. www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 3
News Portishead hall’s future is secured The future of a popular community hall in Portishead has been secured. North Somerset Council has transferred the lease for Avon Way Hall to Vintage Church, which will continue to operate it as a community facility. Avon Way Hall is on the first floor of a building above It is well used by many groups, including dance, baby retail units in Avon Way. It has off-street parking and groups, exercise classes and martial arts. disabled access. Chris James, the leader of the Vintage Church, said: Vintage Church was chosen to take over the building “We are delighted to have taken over the running following a public consultation and formal expressions of Avon Way Hall and our desire is that it remains a of interest from local organisations. community space for Portishead. Community groups or individuals wanting “We are working hard on retaining all of our to book the hall can email existing bookings and look forward to new users halls@vintagechurch.co.uk or call being welcomed to use the hall.” Aaron Rath on 07413 456 464 ADVE RTIS E ME N T Respite & Long Term Care Options Sycamore Lodge Nursing Home Lodge Lane, Nailsea, North Somerset BS48 1LX NOW OPEN Home Manager: Caroline Carter We offer a complete pathway of dementia Call: care, and now also have a new 18 bedded 01275 858 000 general nursing service on site. All with a Email: dedicated caring staff team, creating a homely SycamoreLodge.Manager@Shaw.co.uk atmosphere for everyone. shawhealthcare @shawhealthcare • Nursing Dementia Care • General Nursing Care www.shaw.co.uk • Day Care • Residential Dementia Care 4 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
For the latest updates on North Somerset’s news visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/news Planning for North Somerset’s future transport A series of major consultations shape how transport schemes are It sets out where to focus on plans for housing, prioritised in the coming years. resources and what infrastructure improvements are needed to meet employment, and The JLTP addresses ambitions. transport growth in existing and North Somerset over expected challenges, Options to support sustainable and including planned greener travel are also included, the next two decades is housing and such as cycling, walking, bus, now looking at how you employment rail, and electric and autonomous want to move around growth, and looks vehicles. the region. at improving Suggestions include: The draft Joint Local connections for people and � reopening a nationally Transport Plan (JLTP) businesses across all significant railway line between proposes the West of transport types. Portishead and Bristol to England’s transport priorities and improve transport links in the policies to 2036. This is the fourth plan developed by region As well as looking for feedback North Somerset, Bristol, Bath and � continuing to build sections of and comments the consultation, North East Somerset, and South the North Somerset Coastal which is open until Sunday 17 Gloucestershire councils, and the Towns Cycle Route to link February, wants to know the areas latest version also includes the West Brean, Weston, Clevedon, where you would invest to make of England Combined Authority. Portishead and Bristol changes. The results will help � improving public transport within Weston-super-Mare Ever wondered what your neighbourhood town centre with public realm looked like 200 years ago? alterations, a new transport hub and a reduction in the dominance of traffic, to enhance An online map system is now with Historic England, the Great links for other road users available for residents to Weston Heritage Action Zone and local community groups. � improved infrastructure for discover the changes to their areas in North Somerset neighbourhood over the last The council is asking for local earmarked as possible sites for few hundred years. history enthusiasts to help build a future development, such as a bigger online picture. If you have link to bypass Banwell Know Your Place is a free historical pictures, or stories of different online map system that allows users � an on-going commitment to areas in North Somerset, visit the to compare periods of history. highway maintenance, with website to load up your gems and North Somerset already in the North Somerset Council has help develop a fuller picture of the top ten per cent of all local digitised and transcribed hundreds area’s past. authorities in the country for of maps and documents, working A roads and in the top five authorities for unclassified Visit www.kypwest.org.uk and click on the roads (2017 data). North Somerset link Consultation on the draft Joint Local Transport Plan runs until Sunday 17 February. For more information and to comment visit www.travelwest.info/projects/joint-local-transport-plan www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 5
News New mobile library launches in Long Ashton A twice-weekly mobile library is driving into Long Ashton this month. The mobile library will visit the car park at Long Ashton Community Centre in Keedwell Hill every Tuesday afternoon from 2.30-4.30pm and every Friday morning from 9.30-11.30am, from Tuesday 8 January. Pop up events, such as children’s story times and rhyme times, will then start in the spring at venues However, library members can borrow and return around the village. items to any library in the LibrariesWest area. The mobile library is being introduced following the Reservations ordered online or on-board the mobile closure of the current library building in Lovelinch library can be collected for free from any North Gardens. Somerset library. North Somerset Council has closed the library as part Housebound residents in Long Ashton who of £260,000 savings to the library service over the cannot use the mobile library or travel next two years. to another one can sign up for the home library service. Call 01934 426 657 ADVE RTIS E ME N T The Russets Care Home “It’s a privilege to work with the older generation. They give me back more than I could ever give them.” Sally O’Doherty, Activities Coordinator Getting to know you At The Russets you’ll find there’s something going on here 365 days a year. From family events, group activities and even visits from the local primary school. And whatever inspires your loved one, expert staff like Sally make sure they’re living life to the full. Call to book a tour or simply find out more. 01934 825 764 carehomes@stmonicatrust.org.uk The Russets, specialist dementia care home Registered Charity 202151 in Sandford, North Somerset. www.stmonicatrust.org.uk 6 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
For the latest updates on North Somerset’s news visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/news Don’t miss the primary school deadline If your child is due to start Parents of any child now in their last year of infant school who are due to reception year in September transfer to a junior school will also then there are just a few weeks need to apply by this date. left to apply for primary Parents can name up to three school places. preferences, for schools both within and outside North Somerset. The closing date to apply is Tuesday 15 January for children To ensure you are offered one of born between 1 September 2014 your preferred schools, don’t miss and 31 August 2015. the application deadline. Apply for a school place online at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/admissions by Tuesday 15 January South Parade Memorial day to mark set for a facelift South Parade and Knightstone horrific impact of genocide Road in Weston-super-Mare are The horrific impact of the many a safe place to call ‘home’ is part to receive a facelift with work genocides around the world will of the trauma faced by anyone starting this month. be remembered this month. experiencing persecution and genocide. A new crossing point will be Holocaust Memorial Day takes installed near Weston College’s place on Sunday 27 January so Local events and activities are being Knightstone campus, pavements people can come together to pledge planned for North Somerset. These will be widened and roads to put an end to such oppression will be publicised nearer the time in realigned. and suffering. the local press, the council’s social media feeds, and in local libraries. This is to make the area This year’s theme is Torn from safer and more attractive for Home, encouraging people to Books relating to Holocaust pedestrians and motorists and reflect on how the enforced loss of Memorial Day will also be available encourage more footfall to the in local libraries. town centre. There may be lane closures, narrow lanes, traffic lights and diversions in place, but most of the resurfacing will take place during twilight and night time. Work is expected to last until April. Updates and news about road Are you a member of a community group and would you like to closures will be published organise some activities to mark Holocaust Memorial Day? on the council’s social media If so, contact Anthony Rylands on 01934 634 989 or feeds, or visit equality@n-somerset.gov.uk www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roads www.hmd.org.uk www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 7
News Help bring the joy of gardening to care homes Green-fingered people with helps reduce social isolation and Volunteers who can spare two hours a passion for horticulture are loneliness. a fortnight will work alongside trained facilitators to help care home needed to help work with older They are organised by Bristol-based residents access all the benefits of people in North Somerset. charity Alive, which works to enrich taking part in fun activities, whenever the lives of older people in care. Growing Support social and possible, outside in the garden. therapeutic horticulture workshops The charity has just received A Winter Alive – Growing Support connect participants to their funding to run these sessions in induction is taking place at gardens and get them involved North Somerset and is now looking The Create Centre in Bristol, from in a social group, which in turn for volunteers to get involved. 10am-12.30pm on Tuesday 5 February, and 5.15-7.45pm on Wednesday 6 February. To book a place or for more information visit www.aliveactivities.org, email sarahm@aliveactivities.org or call 0117 377 4756 ADVE RTIS E ME N T Burns Night Saturday 19th January 2019 4 Course Meal with 10 Piece Shirley Pipe Band and Dancing to Resident DJ & Disco £35 per person • Add an overnight stay with breakfast for £165 per two people sharing DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House, Congresbury, BS49 5AD 01934 834 343 (Option 1) | info@cadburyhouse.com | www.cadburyhotelbristol.co.uk 8 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
For the latest updates on North Somerset’s news visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/news Demolition of police station begins The demolition of the former R&B king brings slick sounds to Tropicana police station in Weston-super- Mare has begun. Slick and smooth sounds will be Next month, electronic and dub band grooving through Weston-super- Dreadzone are also appearing. North Somerset Council is Mare soon when R&B king Trevor demolishing the station as part of Dreadzone are described as one Nelson hits the decks. its plans for Walliscote Place. of the most energetic and powerful Trevor Nelson is bringing classic live bands to emerge from the post- In its place will be a soul and R&B to the Tropicana, rave scene. contemporary building, including in Marine Parade, on Friday 25 modern homes. See them at the Tropicana on January. The demolition is expected to be Friday 15 February. The multi-award winning DJ is the finished by February. pioneer of the UK urban scene and For more information visit has a career spanning decades. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/roads Buy tickets online and see what else is on at the Tropicana at or follow the council’s social www.tropicanaweston.co.uk media feeds. Proud to Care bonus scheme starts The vital work care workers do is The bonus will be worth one week being celebrated through a new of their average weekly pay, as bonus scheme announced by calculated during the six months. North Somerset Council. Over 300 direct care staff are set to benefit from the scheme which Staff who work for one of the recognises the important role care council’s strategic care providers workers play in helping some of will receive a bonus payment after every six months of working for North Somerset’s most vulnerable their employer. residents. Turn to page 42 to find out more about the scheme, including which care providers will be paying the Proud to Care bonus. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/proudtocare www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 9
Could fostering be your New Year’s resolution? Could you take up a new “The hardest thing is being “I’m so proud to say through hard challenge and make fostering disappointed when a child does work, our relationship with him, your New Year’s resolution? not share our ambition and desire and his desire and determination to for their future. change he is now a non-smoking, People from across North Somerset healthy footballer, thriving in a are needed to make a real “Not every child wants to be helped team, with a brilliant routine. difference in their community and or supported and at times it feels help look after local children. like you end up having a long-term “He attends secondary school tenant – but with you as the cleaner, where he is over-achieving and is Fostering can be demanding but the cook, the taxi and the carer. an absolute pleasure to have as is hugely rewarding and means so part of our family. much to children who are unable “The feeling of being to live with their own families for a uncomfortable in your own home “This child clearly needed the variety of reasons. isn’t a nice one and at times, opportunity to develop; by due to wanting different things, a being placed in foster Richard, a North Somerset foster placement doesn’t work. Social care with us he was carer, spoke to Life about what workers work with you well in given the chance he fostering is really like. these situations, though. clearly needed.” Richard was only 25 when he and his partner Sam decided to become “Every child is different, every foster carers. placement is different and you Since then they have had a number need to be clear with yourself of placements, several challenges what you want to achieve and and many more good memories can offer.” and successes. Richard added that the rewards Richard said: “I suppose ‘why are also tremendous: foster?’ is the most obvious question “The children we’ve and one which is probably the cared for are some of easiest to answer. the most amazing “We had a spare bedroom, people I’ve ever wanted to give something back met. and felt we had the skills to nurture “One came a child to fulfil their potential.” to us at Richard acknowledged that life as 12-years-old, a foster carer has its challenges. a smoker, not He said: “Being a carer is hard at mainstream work. Having a child who isn’t school, no your own is a new challenge as routine and was you have to accept that there are associating with very different rules between a child bad influences in care and your own flesh and where the use of blood. drugs was deemed okay. 10 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
And his final advice for anyone considering becoming a foster carer? “Be prepared for your life to change Did you know? and finally accept that yours and your There are about 230 family’s life will never be the same children needing foster again – for the good and the bad.” care in North Somerset. Read Richard’s full story at North Somerset Council doesn’t www.n-somerset.gov.uk/fostering have enough foster carers and some children must be placed in expensive, private placements away from their home, schools and family. What do I need A variety of schemes are to foster? available if a potential carer can’t Potential foster carers commit to full-time fostering. need a spare bedroom, some These include Supported experience of caring or working Lodgings, a bridge to with children and a willingness independence for young people to develop parenting skills. in care aged 16 and over. North Somerset Council provides on-going support, training and a generous allowance to cover costs. Could you foster? Call 01275 888 999 for more information. The team is happy to chat to anyone who is interested. If now is not the right time, it might be in the future. Find out more and have an informal chat with social workers and foster carers at the next open evening, from 6.30-8.30pm on Wednesday 16 January at the new Costa Coffee in Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare. www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ fostering f fostering northsomerset l fosteringNS www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 11
Hundreds of households saved from homelessness each year Support workers Lisa and Jamie More than 500 households are � mediation between landlords Night Assessment Centre saved from homelessness every and tenants opens year in North Somerset thanks � working closely with other to on-going and wide-ranging agencies and departments, such A new night centre has opened support. as domestic abuse services, in Weston-super-Mare to provide mental health teams, social care a warm bed for up to 10 rough People can face homelessness for a sleepers each night. teams and more. variety of complex reasons so North Somerset Council’s housing team As a result of this work, a total of Weston Night Assessment Centre supports them in a number of ways. 551 households were successfully opened in November at Somewhere prevented from becoming homeless To Go, in the Boulevard. This might include: during 2017/18. It is the result of 15 organisations � resolving benefit problems working together, led by local As well as this, 316 households � negotiating with family and churches and charities, and were provided with temporary friends supported by Weston Town Council accommodation and 485 households and North Somerset Council. � providing tenancy support for were helped into long-term housing, clients struggling with their tenancy either as a way of preventing their The space offers a safe place for homelessness or a move on from homeless people to stay overnight, temporary accommodation. have a shower, wash their clothes, store belongings and have a basic breakfast the following day. In the morning, further assessments and referrals are made to other agencies, such as the council. It is not a drop-in shelter – those wanting to use the centre will need Members of the steering group who helped set up to be referred and assessed by trained outreach support workers. the Night Assessment Centre 12 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
What to do if you spot a rough sleeper If you are concerned about a rough sleeper, you can contact Barry Edwards and Garry the national rough sleeping Hoare, who helped set up helpline StreetLink. the centre You will be asked for the specific location, the time you saw them and any information to help identify them. The centre has already made a Rough sleepers Details are then passed onto positive impact to people’s lives. the local council or outreach The council’s homeless prevention service so they can find the One young couple who had team works closely with a range person and offer support. previously lost their accommodation of partners to help rough sleepers said: “This centre has literally Call StreetLink on access accommodation and saved our lives. 0300 500 0914 or visit support. “We didn’t know where to turn next www.streetlink.org.uk and were getting ill on the street. Homeless charity St Mungo’s is This has made us look to the future commissioned by the council to Funding with hope.” provide outreach support to rough Officers from North Somerset’s sleepers, alongside the local Another young man who lost housing team have asked central YMCA. his accommodation through an government for funding to help unfortunate series of events is also This outreach team finds and rough sleepers, through the Rapid now receiving help. talks to rough sleepers to help Rehousing Pathway and the Rough move them off the streets and Sleeper Initiative schemes. He said: “I didn’t know I could get into suitable accommodation by help. I thought I’d messed up and This includes ideas for initiatives referring to other services such as that was that.” which will help rough sleepers the homeless prevention team. during cold weather. Project lead Barry Edwards said: Trust is gradually built up to “The Night Assessment Centre is It is hoped the council will find out enable people to find routes out of more than just a bed for the night. if it’s successful this homelessness and towards recovery. It is a place where people can month. access support and other services.” The centre is run by trained staff and Other ways to help volunteers who can also signpost Landlords who would consider letting their property to rough sleepers to other support one of the many households the council helps each year, can contact available, such as housing, addiction 01934 426 483 or lettingsteam@n-somerset.gov.uk to discuss or mental health services. incentives and support. It is also working jointly with North Somerset Council to provide the To make a donation to Somewhere to Go or find out more about their emergency cold weather provision work visit www.somewheretogo.org.uk during times of particularly extreme The Night Assessment Centre relies on volunteers. If you’re interested in weather. helping, email westonnightassessmentcentre@gmail.com f WestonNightAssessmentCentre www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 13
Have a healthy New year is the perfect How much physical activity do we need? time for you to make a Adults need two types of physical activity each week to stay healthy – new start and prioritise aerobic and strength exercises. your health and wellbeing. How much you need depends on your age. For adults aged 19-64: � At least 150 minutes of � As well as this, try to do strength There are plenty of opportunities moderate activity a week, such exercises that work all major in North Somerset to get active, as cycling, brisk walking or muscle groups on two or more lose weight, learn a new skill or water aerobics. days a week. join a new club. � If your activity is vigorous, when Dr Andrew Burnett, North Somerset Exercise can be beneficial for both you are breathing fast and have Council’s Interim Director of Public difficulty talking, this can be Health, said: the body and mind but you don’t reduced to 75 minutes. need to don the Lycra in a gym – “Being more physically active in � Mix it up – try for 30 minutes a everyday life reduces the risk of just a swift 10 minute walk around day over five days to reach the disability and many long-term the block at lunchtime can clear recommended 150 minutes. Bouts conditions no matter how old you your head for the rest of the day. of 10 minutes at a time provide are or your state of health. Walking benefits, and means you avoid more, using the stairs and simple sitting for long periods of time. balance exercises will all help. Start small and build up gradually.” For more hints and tips, and advice for other age groups, visit www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise This girl can Women are getting inspired to take part in exercise by Sport England’s new This Girl Can video. #ThisGirlCan celebrates women doing their thing no matter how they do it, how they look or even how sweaty they get. Feel motivated to #fitgotreal whether cycling, running, playing football, rugby, netball or more. Search the hashtags on social media or visit www.thisgirlcan.co.uk Discover the wide variety of activities available locally in the North Somerset Active Directory. The directory is for everyone, including beginners, older people, those returning to exercise or anyone who wants to try something different. Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/activedirectory 14 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
2019 Health Trainers changes lives Anyone who needs a little one-to-one “She supported me all the encouragement to lead a healthier way through my journey, lifestyle can find a host of support with regular appointments through the Health Trainer service. and talking through different Health Trainers give free and resources I could use, such as confidential advice to adults in the eat well guide and traffic Weston-super-Mare who want to light labelling.” make healthy lifestyle changes, whether increasing physical activity, Five months on, Tina still attends losing weight, giving up smoking or Weight Watchers and has gone reducing their alcohol intake. from size 24 to size 16 to18. Tina Roberts met health trainer Tina added: “This has made an Debbie Stone for support and impact on my diabetes and I am encouragement with losing weight now on a lower insulin, which is and has lost three stone as a result. good for me. I also have more confidence. Tina Roberts Tina said: “Debbie referred me to Weight Watchers and saw me “I still want to meet my target every other week, teaching me weight so I’m still going to Weight about eating all the right food. Watchers every week.” Support from the Health Trainers is completely free. To book an appointment or discuss what’s available call 01934 427 661 or email health.trainers@n-somerset.gov.uk Free activities available Free and half-price activities are available to some residents in North Somerset so they can make use of their local leisure centre to get active. The Get Active Pass is available to people who meet certain criteria and are referred by their doctor, practice nurse or health trainer. The pass provides limited free and half price entry to specified activities at these leisure centres: Scotch Horn in Nailsea, Hutton Moor in Weston-super-Mare, Strode in Clevedon, Backwell, Churchill, and Parish Wharf in Portishead. Contact your local GP or health trainer to find out what the eligibility criteria is and if you can apply. www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 15
Improving your health in older age Gentle exercise in older age can Portishead resident Val Guest, help you stay healthy, energetic aged 79, had suffering back Put your best foot and independent. problems for 15 years, with a slight curvature of the spine and some disc forward Improving your fitness and mobility is a degeneration. positive thing no matter what your age Getting a more active lifestyle and it doesn’t matter how mobile She was struggling to attend her could be as simple as putting you are – whether you are regular Pilates class as the one foot in front of the other. already fairly active or floor work increased Walking is free, easy and can mostly chair-bound. her pain and instead be done at any fitness level. found a gentle The social and Ageing Well class. If you need a little extra support emotional benefits Val said: to get started, walking groups of attending a could be the answer. class can also be “I am amazed as important as the North Somerset Council’s increased energy at the difference health walks programme offers levels. it made. free, short, friendly, guided Here in North Somerset, “I was seeing my walks in the area’s four main an Ageing Well programme osteopath monthly but haven’t towns and some villages. of classes is managed by Age UK been in the past six months. The majority of walks are on Somerset. “The stiffness and tightness has pavements so just come with Choose from gentle classes such as completely gone, and I’ve even comfortable and practical seated yoga or Flexercise, to more noticed an improvement in my footwear. active ones like Mature Movers or strength and balance.” Zumba. To view the latest health For more information about Ageing Well classes contact Nikki walks programme visit Smith: 07530 777 895 or nikki.smith@ageuksomerset.org.uk www.walkingforhealth.org.uk For a full list of classes visit www.ageuksomerset.org.uk 16 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
Pupils from Yeo Moor Primary School Walking to school improves wellbeing Walking to school could be the Schools run different schemes to perfect way for families to squeeze encourage their pupils to be more some exercise into their busy lives. active. Top tips for walking to school: Current NHS guidelines say that Yeo Moor Primary School, in Clevedon, took part in Modeshift � wear bright/reflective colours, young people who are active for STARS National School Travel especially in winter at least an hour a day have better general health, stronger bones and Awards. � plan a safe route away from higher levels of self-esteem. main roads Assistant head teacher Tor Zakaria Walking to and from school could said: � if you live too far to walk all be an easy way to fit this into your the way, try getting off the bus “We would definitely one stop early or parking five daily routine. recommend it. minutes away It also means parents avoid parking “It had an impact on the � talk about what you see on your stress and save money on bus fares journey or fuel costs. number of children walking to school and they really � why not arrange to walk with Children can also familiarise enjoyed collecting badges friends one day a week, to help themselves with the local area and you all stick to it? practise life skills, such as finding and celebrating their safe places to cross the road. achievements in assembly.” Schemes for schools Schemes and resources are available to encourage pupils to walk to school: Living Streets’ WOW Modeshift STARS North Somerset Council has Support is available to help partnered with national walking schools complete the National charity Living Streets to run this School Travel Awards scheme. year-long walk to school challenge joe.mansfield@n-somerset.gov.uk in 15 schools. Pupils who travel actively at least once a week for a Child pedestrian training month are rewarded with a badge. Volunteers teach young children rachel.stark@n-somerset.gov.uk knowledge and skills to cross roads safely. roadsafety@n-somerset.gov.uk www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 17
Weston Vision Independent shop Game-changing among Britain’s best conservation area for Weston A new, extended conservation area for Weston-super-Mare has been described as a game changer. The new Great Weston Conservation area stretches from Birnbeck Pier to Royal Sands Paul Batts (centre) with his and includes the town centre of wife Julie Batts and shop Weston. manager Peter Hughes. It was adopted by North Somerset Council in December. An independent shop in Cara MacMahon, Heritage Weston-super-Mare is Action Zone officer, said: celebrating after being “This is a game changer for named one of the best Weston-super-Mare. small shops in the country. “By including the town centre in the conservation area, we gain Outdoors and Active, in Meadow “It is also important for Weston’s access to the partnership grants Street, reached the final 25 regeneration to develop its lively scheme from Historic England. of the UK’s Best Small Shop independent areas, not only for the 2018 competition, run by the “This scheme will generate at locals but also for visitors, as high Independent Retailers Consortium. least £500,000 of grant from streets are going through such big Historic England over the next The competition celebrates the changes.” four years to enhance shop commitment and creativity of Paul, who has run the shop for 12 fronts. It will also help us engage independent retailers and the years, also does a lot to highlight with shop owners and residents central role they play in their local the independent areas of the town. as partners and stakeholders community. in shaping Weston as a quality He is chairman of Weston Business Outdoors and Active is a footwear, Improvement District, which place to live, work and enjoy.” clothing and rucksack fitting represents more than 400 businesses For more information, visit specialist store. in the town centre, and helped get a www.n-somerset.gov.uk/regeneration Owner Paul Batts said: “It’s so nice to large metal arch fitted to promote the get recognition at a national level for Orchard Meadows area. all the small things we do locally. Paul was also involved in helping “People are now realising how Weston gain its plastic-free Cleaner important it is for the local economy Coastline status, as the shop has to use your local shops and services. never used a plastic bag. “Not only do you get better service, He also runs a plug-in hybrid car but it means more social engagement and tries to use ethical suppliers. which creates a stronger community. 18 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
Weston Vision New book delves into Weston’s past Discover more about The book launch takes place at 6pm on Weston-super-Mare’s Wednesday 13 March, history and heritage in at the Blakehay Theatre, in a new book about the Wadham Street. beautiful town. In addition, and to coincide with Tickets for the book the publication, images from the launch are free but Weston-super-Mare – book will be on display in Tiffany’s booking is essential. The Town and its Seaside Heritage restaurant on the Grand Pier. has been commissioned by Historic Contact the Blakehay Theatre The exhibition runs from January box office on 01934 645 493 England as part of the Great Weston until late June, every day from Heritage Action Zone work. or visit 10am-4pm. www.blakehaytheatre.co.uk Climbing centre proves a hit People of all ages are facing their fears and climbing great heights at an exhilarating new attraction in Weston-super-Mare. Clip n Climb is the town’s first climbing centre and it opened in Dolphin Square in November. It offers the ‘ultimate climbing experience’ to customers aged four and up, on a variety of colourful equipment. You could try the face-to-face climbing wall, an 18-foot leap of faith platform, or the Astroball and Twister challenges. Children’s parties, pre-school sessions and fitness classes are also offered. The centre has opened inside the Dolphin Square leisure hub, which is also home to Nandos, Anytime Fitness, Pizza Express, Luda Bingo, 7Bone Burger, Prezzo, Loco Mexicano, Costa Coffee and an eight- screen Cineworld cinema. It forms an important site within the Weston town centre regeneration programme, to encourage inward investment in the town. The team at Clip n Climb www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 19
Growth Co-working space to double in A hot-desking and co-working space in Weston-super-Mare How did the company is more than doubling in size this year to provide more begin? opportunities for local freelancers and small businesses. My dad brought me back a ZX Spectrum in 1982, which he’d The Stable, in Wadham Street, is In the business world, they are used borrowed from a friend at work, and increasing its shared and private office by banks, telephone companies, I wrote some code and created a space from 3,000 to 7,000 square insurance companies, charities, conversation. feet to create extra room for meetings, transport, education and many others. events, freelancers and small digital, Many years later I studied Life spoke to Phil to find out more… tech and creative businesses. anthropology and decided to run an ethnography (a study of a cultural The centre offers free hot-desking What is the business? environment) in a virtual world. I trials, rooms available to hire by found a computer system I could talk non-members, and rolling time-based Elzware is a conversational user to in a virtual world and was hooked. memberships for those in the creative, interface company – human to digital and technology industries. computer conversations. After some time working on the automation of a customer service The latest digital innovator choosing For nearly 20 years we have system, I decided to go Weston-super-Mare and The Stable as created interactive systems for many all-in on conversational his business base is Phil Hall. businesses, including healthcare, systems and education, local government, and Phil founded Elzware nearly 20 launched Elzware corporations of all shapes and sizes. years ago, a company which in 2002. utilises Chatbot technology – Elzware is the base company and we talking to computers. have launched two other companies from this – Artelli42 and Echoborg. Consumer-based virtual assistants, such as Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Artelli42 creates photo-realistic Alexa, can tell you where the nearest web-based avatars, and Echoborg restaurant is, what the weather will be is a funny and thought-provoking like later or play your favourite tune. performance show where the audience has a conversation with an Phil Hall artificial intelligence. of Elzware 20 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
Growth n size The Stable manager Kerry O’Neill and hub co-ordinator Sam Brannigan Why did you move to What made you Weston-super-Mare? move into the Stable? into leading companies and show how realistic and reactive artificial Elzware and the companies it works At The Stable, the quality of space intelligence can be within information with are all remote so it really doesn’t feels as good as the shared spaces and education systems. matter where people are physically. in central Bristol but the mix of people is truly refreshing. I’ve taken We were based in Bristol but my wife a permanent desk and have some What are your plans for the and I decided to move to Weston for the good network speed, good remote computers to access when I future? need to. transport links and lots of fresh air. We hope to bring the Echoborg The Stable was probably the key to The Stable early this year. In The cleanliness and beauty of the point that brought us here. I can see 2019 we will also be rolling out hillside area just drew us in - to it becoming a very busy hub for conversational systems that are nearly have a beautiful ancient wood, the creativity of all sorts in the Weston indistinguishable from human beings. wonderous sea, a mainline train area, working also with the forward- We will be doing this ethically and station and an exciting, emerging thinking Weston College. honestly, though, not using people’s and developing town centre is just brilliant. personal data to advertise to them or How has your business for any other purposes. been boosted since moving into The Stable? Find out more at www.thestableweston. Elzware was kept very busy last year com or contact hello@ as conversational user interfaces thestableweston.com or became more widely available. 01934 315 305. Visit the A highlight was the Echoborg project website to find out more about becoming a finalist in the Future the deals available, such as hot of Story Telling, an international desking time vouchers. competition in New York. www.elzware.com www.artelli42.com With Artelli42, we’ve taken a www.echoborg.com photo-realistic avatar-fronted system www.n-somerset.gov.uk www.n-somerset.gov.ukl @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 21 l@NorthSomersetC
Keeping you safe this New Year Homes are often stacked with new gadgets and Register items to increase your gizmos following the festive period so now could chances of getting them back be the perfect time to ensure your property is safe Items can be registered online to and secure. increase your chances of having them returned if you are unfortunate enough Avon and Somerset Police tackle many different types to have them taken. Register serial numbers through of crime, from major fraud and modern slavery to Immobilise at burglary and domestic abuse. www.immobilise.com But did you know the simple steps you could take to Register your bike to deter thieves protect you and your community against crime? Join the Bike Register for free and Here are the top five New Year’s resolutions from the have your bike marked. Marking police… can act as a deterrent to thieves. Look out for your neighbours and community Visit www.bikeregister.com Also buy a secure lock for Get to know the people living on your street and your bike. check-in on those who could be most vulnerable to criminals such as rogue traders or burglars. Volunteer and give back to your community Fraudsters often prey on older people. Many volunteer opportunities are available with Rural residents can join Farm Watch Avon and Somerset Police if your new year’s resolution is to give back to your community. Farm Watch is a free service where residents share Visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/ information and provide police with intelligence. jobs-and-volunteering Local policing teams also visit members, offering advice on how to make equipment or vehicles If you can’t commit to something regular, joining your secure and ways to deter criminals from gaining local Neighbourhood Watch could be another option. access to valuables. www.avonandsomerset.police.uk 22 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
Take Take time outtime out – Walk Photo by Virginie Naudillon Claire Barker Dr Helen Parkhurst Amanda Prowse Literary festival returns Would-be writers can get top tips Highlights include a talk by Dr Helen talk about her stories which feature from best-selling authors during a Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of ordinary women overtaken by literary festival in Weston-super- Emmeline Pankhurst, which reveals extraordinary circumstances. Mare next month. how far women have come since the There will also be writing and poetry suffragettes, how far we still have to Weston Literary Festival, organised workshops, information about self- go and how we might get there. by Weston Town Council, takes publishing and getting publicity for place between Friday 22 February Also appearing is Knitbone Pepper your book. and Friday 1 March at Weston author, Claire Barker, whose children’s A short story Museum and the Blakehay Theatre. stories were shortlisted for the competition is also Sainsbury’s Children’s Fiction award. This week-long festival features running. Entries, talks, workshops, panel discussions, Amanda Prowse, who writes no longer than book signings and free children’s powerful and compelling gritty 800 words, must storytelling and hopes to build on the contemporary fiction, including the be received by success of last year’s inaugural event. bestselling ‘My Husband’s Wife’, will Friday 1 February. Tickets are needed for most events. Visit www.wsm-tc.gov.uk for details or the Facebook page f Westonlitfest Vegan food to tickle your taste buds Vegan food and drink will be on the Thatchers Cider Tasting Room and menu this month during a fantastic a pop-up wine and gin festival in free food and drink festival. association with The Wine Shop at Winscombe. eat:Vegan takes place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 26 You could also screen print your own January at the Winter Gardens in bag with Zara Emily Print Works and Weston-super-Mare. learn new skills at the cookery school and demo stage demos. More than 70 food and drink producers will be showcasing www.eatfestivals.org their vegan products, as well as a www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 23
Take time Take time out out––Walk Walk Blow away the cobwebs at Battery Point Walk information Distance: about 2.3 miles Battery Point is the blustery Start the walk at Portishead’s Lake Difficulty: medium – some Grounds, a popular park and lake headland in Portishead at the rocky, uneven, uphill paths in situated right next to the Esplanade. Eastwood. A couple of sets northern end of the Esplanade. The beach and surrounding of steps, going both up and Last year, the historic site shoreline is an important area down. Wear suitable footwear was one of 100 areas across of geographical and biological Duration: about 1.5 hours at interest, with its inter-tidal mudflats the country to be named a and saltmarsh habitats. a leisurely pace Centenary Field, giving it Map: OS 154 Explorer The limestone rocks of Battery protection in perpetuity as a Point and Woodhill Bay near the site of remembrance. pool are part of the Portishead Pier to Black Nore Site of Special How to get there The Centenary Fields Scientific Interest. programme, run by the Fields Head north on the Esplanade Start at map ref: ST 463770 in Trust charity, protects towards Battery Point and the open By car: Free parking is valuable green space as a air pool, and go up the steps next available at the Lake Grounds living remembrance to those to the café. Refreshments: The Lake who fought and lost their lives Once you’ve reached the top of Grounds café is open daily in World War 1. the headland, there are plenty of 10am-4pm, except in very benches to sit on and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views. bad weather. Toilets available next door (20p charge) The area has a long history as a ‘look out’ and area of defence. Café Lido at Portishead Open Air Pool is run by volunteers. There are remains of an Iron Age Opening times for 2019 were hillfort in Eastwood and beacons still to be confirmed at the were erected during Elizabethan times to warn of invasion from the time of Life going to print Spanish Armada. 24 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February
Take Taketime timeout out –– Walk Walk The first fortifications were built in the 17th century, during the Civil War. Army barracks were then built during the Edwardian period, which were manned by Devon and Cornwall Fire Command during the First World War. The original lighthouse was built in 1931 and after it came to the end of its life, this near-replica was installed in 1999. The bell from the original lighthouse can now be seen on Wyndham Way. This map is for guidance only and walkers should carry and use the OS 1:25000 map when out. © Searchlights and guns were put Crown copyright and database rights 2019 Ordnance Survey 100023397. You are not permitted in place during the Second World to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell this data to third parties in any form. War and these were manned by Take the steps downhill in front of the town and controlled shipping the Home Guard. you, signposted to the RNLI shop. movements around the world. The site was acquired by the local These steps lead to the northern tip Exit the park in the far left corner, council in 1949 and people have of Port Marine, with views across going up the steps. Turn left at the been able to enjoy unrestricted the Severn estuary. top, exiting onto Burlington Road. access since then. Walk south along the marina’s Go to the end and cross straight edge, once the site of power over onto South Road. stations but now terraces of At the roundabout, cross straight attractive, individual homes and over then take the first right, Beach luxury apartments. Road East. Continue straight on at the Continue down the lock side until crossroads to join Beach Road West. you reach the sculpture of the Turn left into Rodmoor Road, and woman, part of the public art trail. this will lead you back to the Lake Turn right here and head towards Grounds. Take time to pop into the Jubilee Park and the Arc of Britain in Bloom award-winning Walk back across the headland Angels. These five female figures Rodmoor Gardens first, though, and join the path that runs behind commemorate the masts of maintained by Portishead in Bloom. the pool to the woods. Portishead Radio which stood above Enter the woods, a local nature reserve, and take the steps up on the right-hand side. Cross the road and continue up the steps opposite. This is a gentle uphill climb but watch out for rocks. Keep going forwards, keeping to the main path. You’ll have views out across the marina through the trees. At the end of the path, follow the steps downhill onto Pier Road. Turn left, then continue downhill past the Royal Inn. www.n-somerset.gov.uk l @NorthSomersetC f NorthSomersetCouncil 25
Take time out LOCAL EVENTS February Mixed Company Lyrical Ladies Choir(E) Rock Choir Clevedon Somerset Singers(E) Community Choir (E) 7.20-8.20pm, Nailsea (E - term time only) 7.45pm, 7.30pm, Meeting House, Friday 15 7.30-9.30pm, Golden School. £4 per session. Christchurch Clevedon, Sidcot School, Sidcot. Valley Primary School, 07722 298 550, Chapel Hill, Clevedon. 01934 743 965 January DreadzoneThe Tropicana, Nailsea. £6 per session gillatkinson15@blueyonder. www.rockchoir.com Maine Parade, Weston- Yatton Ladies Choir(E) Now until Sunday 13 super-Mare. Electronic and with free taster co.uk xander-jaymes.lepetit@ 7.30-8.30pm, Yatton dub with reggae roots. Clevedon Choral Society Waves of Harmony(E) rockchoir.com Infants School. £4 per Alfred Leete: the man behind the iconWeston www.tropicanaweston.co.uk (E) 7.15 pm, Methodist 7.30pm, Weston Rugby Portishead Town Band(E) session. 07722 298 550, Museum, Burlington Street, Church Hall, Kenn Football Club, Sunnyside 7.45pm, Methodist Church gillatkinson15@blueyonder. Saturday 16 Road, Clevedon. www. Road, Weston-super-Mare. Hall, High Street. co.uk Weston. Telling the story of the Weston man who St Paul’s Church Bridal clevedonchoralsociety. Women’s 4-part acapella New players welcome. Harmony Plus Choir(E) created the famous Your Fair 201910am-5pm, St org.uk group. New members 07816 544 474, 7.45-9pm, Emmanuel Country Needs You poster. Paul’s Church, Walliscote Rock Choir Weston- very welcome. 01275 818 575 Church, Weston. www.westonmuseum.org Road, Weston-super-Mare. super-Mare(E, term time 01934 642 806 or Pill Community Choir 01934 629 112 Displays of wedding only) 7.45pm, Vintage www.wavesofharmony.co.uk (E) 7.45-9.15pm, Pill Sunday 13 dresses, cakes, jewellery, Footlights Community Choir Church, Hughenden Cheddar Male Choir(E) Community Centre. £5 per 7.45-9.15pm, Community Keith Price’s 15th charity hair and beauty, floristry, Road. www.rockchoir.com 7.30pm, Draycott Village session or £4 if paying for photography and much Entrance, Nailsea School, model train show xander-jaymes.lepetit@ Hall. New members a term. Free taster session. Mizzymead Road. No 10am-4.30pm, The more. Visitors can enjoy rockchoir.com welcome. www.wendysergeant. refreshments, an afternoon experience necessary. Campus, Highlands Lane, Clevedon Light Opera www.cheddarmvchoir.co.uk vpweb.co.uk, 07818 065 015 Locking Castle, Weston. fashion show and live 01275 814 220 music throughout. Club(E) 7.30pm (Juniors Winscombe Community footlightsperformance@ Working layouts and Thu 7pm) Princes Hall, Singers(E) 7.30pm, Congresbury Singers(E) gmail.com trade stalls. Adults £7, Free entry. office@stpauls-weston.uk.org Clevedon Community Winscombe Community 7.50pm, Old School Portishead Community Choir OAPs £6.50, children £2, Centre. 01275 791 556 Centre, Sandford Road. Rooms, Congresbury. family ticket £16. www. (E) 8-9.30pm, Avon Way Vocalise Choir(E) www.facebook.com/ 01934 876 104 Hall, Portishead. £5 per westonsupermaretrainshow. winscombecommunity com MUSIC 7.30-9.30pm, United Samba Drumming(E) session or £4 if paying for Reform Church, Waterloo singers 8-10pm, All Saint’s Church a term. Free taster session. The Snow Baby by Soap Street, Weston. £5 inc Campus Choir(E) Hall, All Saint’s Lane, Mondays www.wendysergeant. Soup Theatre11am and refreshments. 7.30-9pm, The Campus, Clevedon. Beginners vpweb.co.uk, 2pm, Weston Museum, Portishead in Harmony (E)(women only) 01934 627 709. Locking Castle, Weston- welcome, £6 with free taster 01275 814 220 Burlington Street, Weston. www.vocaliseann.co.uk super-Mare. session. 01275 545 714 A theatre show with 10.30am-12pm, The Folk Thursdays Hall, Portishead High Clevedon Players(and 01934 832 283. Weston Brass Band(E)(and puppetry and storytelling www.singoutlouduk.com Music Is Fun(E)(babies, for children aged 3 and up Street. £5 per session. Wed, Fri)(leading up to Thu) 8pm, Church Road www.wendysergeant. a play) 7.30-10pm, the Weston Choral Society(E) Methodist Church, Upper toddlers and pre-schoolers) and their families. Tickets Methodist Church, Nailsea. £8.50 each, free vpweb.co.uk, Stables, behind Princes Hall, (term time only) 7.30pm, Church Road, Weston-super- 01275 814 220 Princes Road, Clevedon. Milton Methodist Church Mare. 01934 824 461 30 min session £3, 40 min for under-2s. session £3.40. 07722 Call 01934 621 028 or Clevedon A Cappella(E) 01275 853 975 Hall, Milton Hill, Weston- Nailsea Folk Club(2) 8pm, super-Mare. 298 550, gillatkinson15@ call into the museum. (women only) 2-3.30pm, Costanzi Consort(E) Grove Sports Centre, 01934 813 255 blueyonder.co.uk Kenn Road Methodist 7.45pm, All Saints Church, Nailsea. All performers and Friday 25 Church. £5 per session. Weston-super-Mare. Clevedon Music Club(3) audience welcome. £1. Singing Mums Choir(E) Trevor NelsonThe www.wendysergeant. Auditioned chamber choir 7.30pm, Community www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk 7.10-8.10pm, Nailsea Tropicana, Maine Parade, vpweb.co.uk directed by Peter Leech. Centre, Princes School. £4 per session. Weston-super-Mare. Slick 01275 814 220 www.costanziconsort. Road. Classical concerts Wednesdays 07722 298 550, and smooth stylings from org.uk by professional musicians. Clevedon Ladies Choir gillatkinson15@blueyonder. Afternoon singing group co.uk the R&B king. (fortnightly) 2-4pm, RAFA Concert Band(E) £8 per concert on the door. (E)(September-June) www.tropicanaweston.co.uk St Jude’s Hall, St Peter’s 8pm, Victoria Methodist 01275 879 099 2.15-3.30pm, St Peter’s The Baytree Singers(E) Church, Baytree Road, Church Hall, Station Road, Nailsea Choral Society(E) Church Hall, Alexandra 7.30-9.30pm, St Jude’s Worle. 01934 413 571 Weston-super-Mare. www. 7.30pm, Vestry Hall, Road. £25 per year. Hall, St Peter’s Church, rafaconcertband.org.uk Christ Church, Nailsea. 01275 874 109 Baytree Road, Worle. 01934 820 205 01275 875 533 clevedonladieschoir@ No experience necessary. www.nailseachoral.org.uk gmail.com Portishead Choral Society Footlights Community Choir 8-9:30pm, Community Trinity Singers(E) 7.30pm, Highly Strung Community (E) 7.45pm, The Folk Hall, Hall, Trinity School, Churchill Primary School, Band(E) 6.30-9.30pm. High Street, Portishead. Portishead. No experience Pudding Pie Lane, Langford. Folk/country music. www. 01275 855 059 necessary. www.trinitysingers.co.uk highlystrungcommunity Cantiamo Ladies Choir 01934 415 301 band.co.uk (A)(grade 8+ musicians Tuesdays 01275 847 909 only) 8.15-9.30pm, Tra La Community Choir Cadbury Wind Band (A) 7.30pm, Club Room, Weston Music Appreciation Nailsea School. £5 per (E)(term time only) Community Centre, Long Society(A) 7.30pm, session. 07722 298 550, 7.15-9.15pm, Yatton Ashton. 07932 623 672 St Jude’s Hall, Baytree gillatkinson15@blueyonder. Rugby Football Club. Road. 01934 814 752 co.uk 01275 792 300 26 North Somerset Life • Issue 141 – January/February KEY: (E) Every • (A) Alternate • (1) First • (2) Second • (3) Third • (4) Fourth • (L) Last
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