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cHildren enjoying a wild camp at Hidden Valley BusHcraft, pensford

Discover how schools and organisations

across the region are bringing learning to

life with their communities (Page 9)

cHristmas markets and mucH moreFind out what’s going on for the next three months (Page 20)

focus on keynsham!

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We are committed to only using magazine paper which is derived from responsibly managed, certified forestry and chlorine-free manufacture. The paper in this magazine was sourced and produced from sustainably managed forests, conforming to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The manufacturing paper mill has full FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification and accreditation.

Here in Bath and North East Somerset we’re immensely proud of our record on education and are constantly

striving to improve it across the board. That’s why in this issue of B&NES Together we are looking at the different ways communities are innovating in education across the whole of our region.

In addition to that, we turn our focus to Keynsham. The town is going through some changes at the moment so we took a day trip to this home of great independent stores, Roman ruins and, once upon a time, the Crunchie bar. Find out about its history and attractions as well as seeing how it’s being shaped for the 21st Century.

As ever you can turn to page 20 and find out what’s going on across BANES over the next couple of months. If you are hosting any events you’d like to publicise between January and March next year, email us now to feature in the next calendar: [email protected].

Councillor Tim WarrenLeader of Bath & North East Somerset Council

In this issue of B&NES

Together we are looking at the different ways communities

are innovating in education

across the whole of our region.

BATHNES Together magazine is distributed to 76,000 households. It is produced in partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council and Future Fusion.

Future FusionEditor: Simon Kirrane, Art Editor: Jamie Orrell, Account Director: David Parker, Director of Content Marketing: Clare Jonik

E: [email protected]: futurefusionagency.com

If you have problems reading this magazine, please contact Bath & North East Somerset Council for a braille or larger print version on 01225 477495

Newsdesk The latest on a new Bath transport guide, the adoption service, and getting smart about sugar.

Thinking Outside the BoxDiscover the ways that schools and organisations are innovating in education.

ServiceDirectoryThere are a great deal of services on offer for people throughout the region. Take a look.

Autumn Events Find out what’s going on across the region.

Local Focus: Keynsham A new feature that looks at towns in the area. This issue we discover Keynsham’s plans for the future.

Collection changesAs of November changes are being introduced to the region’s waste collection. Find out the details here.

B&NES Business People Discover how local businessman Jeff Butler helped give a head start to a wonderful new cafe in Bath.

VouchersBusinesses around the region can give a little back to all our readers with these vouchers. Cut them out to save yourself some cash. This issue we focus on businesses based in Keynsham.

My Community Michael Hill, who has been helping plan the Bath City Conference, tells us all about this open-to-all event.

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• Your Council in action – go to bathnes.public-i.tv to watch Council and Cabinet meetings.Newsdesk

H ow to improve transport is an issue that affects us all in Bath and North East Somerset. The population is

growing and so are the region’s business needs – which all affect traffic. Because of this, the Council’s Cabinet has recently set out a host of potential measures to reduce congestion, improve air quality and support economic growth – from improved signage, through to a feasibility study for a new tram/light rail system in Bath. Joined-up thinkingThe Council are exploring how a light rail system might work in Bath, as well as improving walking and cycling routes and expanding the ‘safe routes to school’ programme. They are also holding discussions with Wiltshire about opportunities out from the city, linked to an extended MetroWest rail service.

There are also proposals to improve public transport and encourage people to travel by means other than the car.

As part of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), the Council will make major investment in the region’s transport infrastructure helping to reduce congestion, and support economic growth and new homes. This investment should ensure the creation of a 21st century travel network.

The Council will continue to work closely with neighbouring Councils and WECA to reduce through traffic entering Bath, as well as promoting the construction of an eastern relief road. The Council will negotiate with South Gloucestershire Council to improve signage to our Lansdown P&R site.

Moving aheadCouncil issues a new guide for transport in Bath…

New proposals from the Council aim to tackle transport and traffic.

Find out more: Search “transport solutions” on bathnes.gov.uki

Rentalsecurity

A scheme helping people find good

quality rented accommodation

across Bath has been

relaunched after an encouraging

increase in the number of participating

organisations. Rent With Confidence

is a voluntary initiative which sets standards

for landlords and agents who are members of an

approved letting organisation. Look out for the logo or visit westofengland

rentalstandard.co.uk for more.

Home for the night

Volunteers across the region have been welcoming homeless young people into their houses for the night as part of

Nightstop, the Big Lottery funded

YMCA Bath Group project. Interested

in joining this incredible

volunteer host network? Email

[email protected]

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T he way Bath and North East Somerset is divided up into council wards is changing, and the Local Boundary Commission for England need your help to tell them where

the new boundaries should be drawn. The Commission are likely to recommend that there should be 59

councillors across BANES – which is six fewer than at present – and are asking for individuals, groups, and communities to help produce a new pattern of wards. The idea is to offer both electoral equality – with each councillor representing a similar number of voters – and a proper reflection of the interests and identities of each neighbourhood.

You have until 2 October to submit your views at consultation.lgbce.org.uk These will then be taken into account when the draft recommendations are made in December this year.

Local numbers

Have your say in the shake-up of our council wards…

Our adoption services received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, so here are some of the numbers.

Expert business advice – for free

T ake your small business to the next level with free, intensive advice now available to Bath

And North East Somerset residents via the new Enterprising West Of England programme.

The service offers small businesses and residents everything from one-to-one sessions on business plans and sales strategies to advice on finance.

To find out more visit investinbath.co.uk, email [email protected] or call the Business Growth team on 01225 394285.

Don’t Forget! Bath City Conference ‘Building a Stronger Bath’ Is taking place on 13 Oct at The Guildhall: bathcityconference.net

Crossing boundaries

U ltrafast internet connections 33 times faster than the UK average are on the way to

Bath and North East Somerset in the next phase of Connecting Devon and Somerset’s public-funded broadband rollout. A £10.3m investment deal with Gigaclear will offer families and businesses the chance to use the internet to the full, as well as improving school connectivity across the region.

Fast and Fibrous

1stchildren with current placement orders

16time a council in

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20UK ranking of B&NES Children’s Social Care Services

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M any of us are eating too much sugar and it is now a health issue across the whole of Bath and North East Somerset. Radstock and Westfield have taken action by becoming

flagship neighbourhoods for the SUGAR SMART UK initiative.Co-ordinated by Radstock & Westfield Big Local, a £2,000 grant has

been secured to deliver a community-led programme for young and old to inspire people to cut down on sugar.

Launched at the music, arts and food event Round-About Radstock in May, before visiting the Westfield Fun Day in June, a human fruit machine was the family-friendly focus of SUGAR SMART, handing out deliciously healthy snacks and goody bags in a bid to help educate children (and adults) about a healthy diet.

The SUGAR SMART team also appeared at CycleFest and BAPP Summer Play – keep an eye on facebook.com/sugarsmartbanes for sugar-free recipes, events and new local partnerships.

Bath & North East Somerset Council want to hear your views on the Sugar Smart campaign. Have your say by taking the short Sugar Smart survey with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes. Please visit bathnes.gov.uk/sugarsmartsurvey to enter.

Being smarter about sugar Radstock & Westfield lead the way in educating local

families about sugar consumption…

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@JasonAllenUK took this great picture of Pensford Viaduct.

Have your say: to keep up to date with the latest news and find out how to get involved go to bathnes.gov.uk/latestnewsi

Nominate the heroes

Know someone who is making a positive impact on your community and deserves public recognition? Nominations for The Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Community Awards are now open, with the work of volunteers, community leaders, community organisations, carers and local businesses celebrated

in a number of categories. You have until 1 December to champion your local hero. Full details and nomination forms are available at

bathnes.gov.uk/communityawards

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• What’s on – go to bathnes.gov.uk/events for a list of upcoming events.

A great shot of a dramatic sky and a ‘ghost sign’ from @timothymichaelwells

Chew Valley Lake looking peaceful by @chloemoore_photography (Instagram).

@danpearce_photography (Instagram) shot a beautiful misty morning in Priston.

Tag your pictures with #BATHNESTogether on social media and we’ll feature our favourites.

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A cross the region communities are working in partnership with schools to help make

learning exciting. We're seeing people embracing new ways to teach and get involved – take a look:

Hidden Valley BushcraftCapturing imaginations might mean cooking bread

over a campfire in the Chew Valley. This is how Pensford Primary School pupils enjoyed learning about wilderness living skills at Hidden Valley Bushcraft, which pointed owners Nick and Louise Goldsmith towards setting up a Woodland Kindergarten this September, a largely outdoor pre-school and nursery for children aged between three and five.

They were inspired to do so by B&NES’s commitment to “Playful Risk”, a groundbreaking council policy to provide and encourage challenging and stimulating play opportunities. It’s now used by Forest Schools across the country as a teaching aid.

Bath College, Somer Valley – Construction Skills Centre

Moving from mud pies to bricks and mortar, education in Bath And North East Somerset is literally hands on at Bath College’s Somer Valley Campus in Westfield. The new Construction Skills Centre was formally opened in September, with students actually working on the suitably state-of-the-art building as part of courses which involve everything from learning bricklaying, construction, carpentry and stonemasonry, to plumbing, electrical installation and refrigeration.

Farmborough Church of England Primary SchoolThe Construction Skills

Centre’s cutting-edge design came from BBA Architects, who also worked on the stunning new classroom for Farmborough Church Of England Primary School. With the help of a £775,000 investment from Bath & North East Somerset Council, this popular village school can now meet the high demand for places with the refurbishment of two classrooms, a new heating system and new windows.

fostered an environment where students can learn valuable ‘live’ skills: four Key Stage 5 pupils were commissioned to direct a film project – premiered in September – of the council’s Community Challenge initiative, where Bath & North East Somerset staff, councillors and other groups and organisations volunteer for a day-long community project.

Wellsway SchoolCommunity Challenge has certainly had a huge impact

Bath Studio SchoolModern education rarely means learning by rote in

rows of wooden desks. Bath Studio School takes education out of the classroom, working with local enterprise projects, employers and the council to ensure young people not only gain their academic and vocational qualifications but leave school as employable and responsible members of their community.

As a specialist IT and Creative Skills Academy, too, Bath Studio School has

A heating system and two refurbished classrooms came with help from Council investment.

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St Mary’s Church of England Primary SchoolThis direct connection

between the council and schools is also visible in Timsbury. Here a team of seven from the Council's Development Management, Policy and Environment

“Hidden Valley Bushcraft were inspired by B&NES’s commitment to ‘Playful Risk’, a groundbreaking council policy”

in the area’s schools. At the Wellsway School in Keynsham, Year 10s visited the Civic Centre to meet with staff, talk about preparing a job application, understand the range of jobs within in the Council, and learn about interview techniques.

and Business Rates teams got their hands dirty at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School. Sprucing up its Environment Area by digging over a space ready for planting as a meadow, clearing the pond, cutting back bushes, constructing a new wood shed and moving the chicken coup, it was hard – but rewarding – work.

Three Ways School 3 Cafe & KitchenProjects that link the Council

to educational establishments

Nick Goldsmith of Hidden Valley Bushcraft hosts a variety of outdoor classes for all ages.

Council volunteers dug an area for a meadow, built a woodshed and cleared the pond at St Mary’s.

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underline one of the many reasons education in Bath is largely so successful – there’s a genuine atmosphere of collaboration in the relationship between schools, the council and the community. And nowhere is this more apparent than at Three Ways School, the award-winning Special Needs Academy in Odd Down offering personalised care and learning to pupils aged 2-19 with learning difficulties and disabilities.

The school provides for 207 children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and is divided into three departments: Primary (4-11yrs), Secondary (11-16yrs) and the Sixth Form (16-19yrs). As part of its aim to offer work experience, accredited

School applications

qualifications and become a hub for the area, the school raised funds for and then opened 3 Cafe & Kitchen in July. This is a completely vocational business where students can grow and then cook delicious produce to sell in the cafe and shop. Giving them work-based skills in a safe and monitored environment.

With a meeting space for businesses and community groups too, it’s a must-visit if you’re in – or indeed anywhere near – Odd Down. Their tremendous scrambled eggs and smoked salmon taste even better when you know Three Ways School’s inspiring story, just one of many that make education in Bath & North East Somerset something to be proud of.

“3 Café & Kitchen's tremendous scrambled eggs and smoked salmon tastes even better when you know Three Ways School’s inspiring story.”

If you're visiting Bath make sure to take time out to get a slice of cake from the 3 Cafe & Kitchen!

Parents applying for secondary school places in September 2018 in Bath & North East Somerset will be able to express a preference for five schools as part of the application process, rather than the previous three.

This will help to ensure that residents selecting schools for September 2018 are able to access a school place within the local authority area, which has some very popular and high performing schools. The Council will be issuing information to parents in September to enable them to apply for a school for September 2018 for children starting primary or secondary education.

Within the Council area, 86% of secondary age pupils attend a school which is rated by Ofsted as Good or Outstanding and 98.4% are able to gain a place at one of their three preferred schools.

This is good news for local families, ensuring they can access the good and outstanding local schools in Bath and North East Somerset.

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“How can we continue to provide crucial local services while living within our means?”

Facing up to the financial challenge

That’s the question that councils across the country are asking, as local authorities grapple with

the twin challenges of increased demand for services – such as social care – and reduced grant funding, as the Government continues efforts to reduce the national budget deficit.

According to national headlines, about three quarters of councils have already cut frontline services. To date, Bath & North East Somerset Council has managed to protect these services, primarily through efficiency savings. However, the scale of the challenge means further savings and changes

to services will be needed in the years ahead.

It has previously been identified that Bath & North East Somerset Council needs to find £49 million worth of savings by 2019/20. We have already made good progress in identifying many of the savings required, but due

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to the financial, social and economic pressures we now face, it is now clear that we will have to save even more.

Inevitably, we face tough choices over what services we can continue to provide. We will need to think imaginatively about how services are delivered – with local community groups, parishes and the voluntary sector playing an increasingly important role.

A good track recordWhile we have some difficult decisions to make, we are able to build on our strong track record as a Council when it comes to living within our means. This includes:• A root and branch spending review – started in 2015 – aimed at cutting waste and increasing efficiency• Growing our income opportunities to put the Council onto a sound long-term footing – such as investment in property, housing and the economy• Finding innovative ways to make our money go further, such as smarter ways of working, reducing overheads, reducing office costs and improving our technology• Working more closely with neighbouring authorities to share services • Bringing more services together under one roof, such as our proposals to combine our library and customer services, saving £800,000 a year from 2019/20 while securing the future of

Have Your SayOur Connecting Communities Forums will be hosting special

budget engagement sessions as part of their meetings.Details of these meetings are below, but for further information

and meeting agendas please see our website:

www.bathnes.gov.uk/ConnectingCommunities

15th Nov – Freshford Village Memorial Hall, 6pm22nd Nov – The Kaposvar Room, Guildhall, Bath, 6pm27th Nov – Council Chamber, Guildhall, Bath, 6pm29th Nov – Midsomer Norton Town Hall, 6pm30th Nov – Community Space, Keynsham, 6:30pm4th Dec – Chew Valley School, Chew Magna, 6pm

both services.In addition, our decision to

support an elected regional mayor for the West of England means that our region will benefit from £1bn investment for transport, infrastructure and job creation - such as improvements to our road network and local rail services.

We’re also capitalising on Bath’s status - raising significant income from tourism, property, heritage and film services – activities that will become more important over the coming years.

Population pressuresBy 2020, the population of Bath and North East Somerset will grow by around 4% - as a result of more new homes and increasingly longer life spans. While this is generally good news, it also means that we face a growing demand for services, with less money to fund them. Particularly challenging are the rapidly rising costs and demand for children’s services and adult social care. Because we’re committed to investing in our social care services, they will soon account for up to 80% of our budget, meaning that all of our other services will have to be funded from what’s left.

Economic pressuresAs the Government changes the way in which local councils are funded – with more of the money collected from Business Rates spent in the local area - the income generated from these rates will become increasingly important in the years ahead.

A changing economic landscape (such as more people shopping online) means that business rates are declining nationally. Business rates help to pay for essential Council services, so in In B&NES, we’re investing in the local economy to support businesses and create jobs. It’s important that we buck the national trend, as a decline in income locally would have a direct effect on what we can provide. We’re also keeping an eye on inflation – because even a small

Soon up to 80% of our budget will be spent on social care.

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increase would have a big impact on our budget.

Rising to the challengeWe want you to be aware of all of these pressures, because we’ll soon need to decide on what services we can continue to deliver within the financial resources available. We may even have to rethink our role as a council – and that’s where you come in. We’d like to hear your views on what services we should prioritise, and how local communities can help to make our money go further.

What’s the Council here to do?As a baseline, the Council provides a range of statutory services ranging from social care to library services and managing air quality. In addition, we invest in services such as waste collections, leisure centres, transport improvements and economic growth to

create good local jobs. Our priorities are to care for our

most vulnerable, protect people’s health, safety and wellbeing, and encourage everyone to reach their full potential.

Everything we do now and in the future must fulfil this role.

More detailsWe will be publishing more details of our forecasted budget position around early October. We anticipate the final consultation on proposals to start in January 2018, available online, in print and at various venues to be confirmed.

How you can help…Apart from contributing your ideas, you can help just by making some small changes to your day-to-day life. • Volunteering locally• Helping elderly or vulnerable neighbours• Recycling more• Respecting public property• Taking good care of your health and wellbeing.

You’ll not only make a positive impact on your neighbourhood, there’s good evidence that you’ll feel better too!

Did you know that every load of waste we collect costs £1,000? Meanwhile, every load of recycling earns us £100. Recycling is just one way you can help.

Service DirectoryDo you need some information about a Council-run service? Help is at hand with this useful guide. To be put through to someone who can help, call the Council switchboard on 01225 477000 or visit bathnes.gov.uk for further information.

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MOT TESTING

Go to bathnes.gov.uk/services/parking-and-travel/mot-testing

for more informationCYCLING RESOURCES

There are loads of things for cyclists to do in and around BANES. Here are some of them:

Better By Bike betterbybike.info Bike Traininglifecycleuk.org.uk/cycle-training-bath-and-north-east-somersetNextbikenextbike.co.uk/en/bathWheels for Allcycling.org.uk/wheels-for-allCycle BathCyclebath.org.uk

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘cycling’

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘buy with confidence’

Find local companies that have been “Trading Standards approved” by

your Council.

SERVICES

These pages showcase just a few of the services that are on offer from the Council. Go online to find out about hundreds more.

Visit bathnes.gov.uk and click on A-Z

Services at the top left of the page

PUBLIC HEALTH

Be ‘tick aware’: for tips on avoiding ticks and enjoying

the great outdoors in confidence visit our website.

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘tick aware’

HELP WITH MEALS

Nutritious and healthy food

available to all residents who feel they would benefit from assistance in preparing meals.

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Book your MOT testing for £27 to £55 at MOT Garage and Fleet Services, Locksbrook Road, Bath. The booking slots are between 7:45am and 3pm and 2pm on Fridays.

Santa at the StationBring the family to the Midsomer Norton Railway Station, where Santa will be there to meet children and give them each a present. sdjr.co.uk/events-calendar

Chair’s Awards: Last Chance to Nominate!The Chair of B&NES Council’s Community Awards recognise volunteers, carers, community leaders and organisations, and local businesses for their positive impact.Search ‘Chair Awards’ on bathnes.gov.uk

Bath MozartfestSee familiar faces in 19 events over 9 days in venues around Bath for the festival’s 26th birthday. The line-up features famous names such as Sir András Schiff, Imogen Cooper and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. bathmozartfest.co.uk

Keynsham Farmers’ MarketHead to Keynsham for various traders of traditional and artisan products, such as handmade jewellery, award winning cheese and delicious bakes. The market also welcomes musicians and bands to keep you entertained while browsing and shopping. somersetfarmersmarkets.co.uk/markets/keynsham

Radstock Museum Christmas FayreCome along for a day with lots of stalls and some great festive music. radstockmuseum.co.uk/our-events-programme

Saltford Santa DashJoin in this community fun run to fundraise for local charities. The day includes festive entertainment, refreshments and a BBQ.saltfordsantadash.webs.com

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FilmBath FestivalEnjoy ten days of the best previews, recent releases, retrospectives and special events across the city in a variety of venues. This will be the 26th programme of the annual festival.filmbath.org.uk

Bath Children’s Literature FestivalCome visit the largest dedicated children’s book festival in Europe and see your favourite authors in the flesh. bathfestivals.org.uk

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Curry and Comedy Night Don’t miss Dr Phil Hammond’s Hilarious Homecoming Gig in a fundraiser for the school. Tickets even include a curry.bishopsuttonpreschool.org.uk

The NutcrackerThe Royal Ballet puts on a screening of an enchanting production of Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet. Adult tickets are £15 and child tickets are £10 when booked in advance.victoriahallradstock.co.uk

Bath Christmas MarketStroll around this magical market and support local stallholders with a wide range of products catering for all your Christmas gift needs. bathchristmasmarket.co.uk

Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandThe classic novel is brought to life in a live screening of this extraordinary ballet. victoriahallradstock.co.uk/event/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-royal-opera-house-encore-screening

Pumpkins on the PlatformA Halloween day at the Midsomer Norton Railway Station with fancy dress, pumpkin carving,apple bobbing and other seasonal activities. sdjr.co.uk/events-calendar

Bath Museums Week Nine packed days of events, activities, kids’ trails and guided tours in museums all over BANES. Free entry for Discovery Card holders. bathmuseumsweek.co.uk

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Squash HarvestWho knew harvesting squash was this much fun? Bring the family for a great day out. thecommunityfarm.co.uk/course/community-farmer-day-squash-harvest

George’s Diner Keynsham Light Opera Group put on an exciting, energetic production with a nostalgic soundtrack from the 50s through to the 90s. Tickets available at: klogs.co.uk

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Carols by Candlelight Bath Bach Choir perform a broad range of festive music over three nights. This event has become a highlight of Christmas time in Bath, so don’t miss out on thesespectacular performances.bathbachchoir.org.uk

Find out about even more local events – or list your own!

To see even more events happening this summer go to bathnes.gov.uk/events – you can even add your own events to the calendar.

Keynsham Winter FestivalGet along to this year’s festival for lots of fun, activities for children, stalls selling wonderful food and drink, entertainment in the Space, Punch and Judy in the Library and live music on the stage.Search online for ‘Keynsham Winter Festival’

Christmas Craft FairThis craft fair offers a variety of works, from ceramics to jewellery. Purchase great gifts and chat to the makers about their techniques.americanmuseum.org/whats-on

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Art on MondaysCome down to the Victoria Art Gallery for a free talk for visually impaired people, from 10 to 11:30 am.victoriagal.org.uk/events/art-mondays-0

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Youth Connect provides services

and activities for young people,

including advice on health, education and employment.

Anyone who feels they have something to offer children can apply to be a foster

carer. It could be right for you!

SEND LOCAL OFFER

SEND has published a Local Offer of all the services and support available for young people aged 0 – 25

with Special Educational Needs or Disability.

The Local Offer provides information

about education, health and care services,

leisure activities and support groups.

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘SEND Local offer’

YOUTH CONNECT

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘Youth Connect’

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An allotment can provide fresh fruit and vegetables, a healthy outdoor life, and a place to relax. Go online to find an allotment near you.

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘allotments’

Go to bathnes.gov.uk and search ‘fostering’

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LOCAL FAMILY INFORMATION

1 Big Database Discover Organisations and Events in Bath and North East Somersetfor a range of family issues, childcare, parenting support, benefits, school and much, much more.

Go to bathnes1bd.org.uk for more information

Rainbow ResourcesThe Local Offer from Bath & North East Somerset provides information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies – including education, health and social care providers, and voluntary organisations.

Go to rainbowresource.org.uk for more information

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Keynsham has gone through changes in the 2010s, and its regeneration has helped it

become a vibrant, safe and forward-thinking place to live and work.

What’s happening in KeynshamKeynsham’s residents and visitors will have noticed some big changes to the High Street since May. Bath & North East Somerset Council began a trial in late Spring to see if making the High Street one-way would reduce traffic impact, improve the environment and most of all make Keynsham a more attractive destination for shopping. With bus stops added both southbound and in a new lay-by on Ashton Way, the ultimate aim is to deliver a High Street for Keynsham that is lively, safe, sustainable and healthy, and which enhances the Conservation Area. Throughout the trial, any data collected will be combined with feedback from residents, businesses and councillors – the idea being that

In the first of a new series we explore Keynsham, its history, attractions, and vibrant future…

this trial will feed into a design for a more permanent scheme.

Did you know?Keynsham’s historic remains – at least two Roman villas or other structures have been excavated, as well as a site of a former abbey – reveal a town with surprisingly deep roots. And nowhere more so than at Somerdale, the Cadbury chocolate factory which was such a big part of Keynsham through much of the 20th century. Over the past decade, millions of pounds have been earmarked for regeneration, with new civic buildings, a clocktower, homes and leisure facilities. No wonder Keynsham is now being lauded in its own right, and not just famed for being the sometime home of Bill Bailey and Judd Trump – oh, and the Crunchie bar.

ShoppingThe idea behind the improvements to Keynsham’s High Street is to showcase its fabulous range of shops. With a

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combination of national chains such as New Look and The Entertainer Toy Shop, and proudly independent stores selling everything from lingerie to baby accessories, Keynsham’s vibrant town centre can cater for most people's needs. With florists, picture framers, butcher shops and cafes, it’s a great place to grab everyday items, find a unique gift, or simply relax and watch the world go by.

AttractionsKeynsham has plenty of attractions. The Keynsham Music Festival, usually held in July in Memorial Park, is one of the biggest and best free events of its kind in the country. The Park is also a wonderful place to relax and well worth a visit during a day’s shopping. The Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park offers country walks, children’s play areas, a miniature railway and a small petting zoo, while the highlight of the Kennet And Avon Canal’s route through the town is Keynsham Lock, with its stunning riverside pub and famous history as the site of a Monmouth Rebellion skirmish.

Improvements The new one-way system on the High Street towards Bath Hill is underway. By now, most Keynsham residents will be aware of to the changes, which effectively mean that northbound traffic has been re-routed onto Ashton Way – where there is also a new bus lay-by – and the roundabout at the top of Bath Hill removed. Cyclists will have

noticed that a new cycle contraflow has been created northbound, while pedestrians will hopefully be enjoying a much more pleasant street in which to shop, work and relax.

Future plansThe Keynsham High Street One-Way Trial is just that – a trial. Feedback is crucial to the success of any permanent scheme that could follow. Bath & North East Somerset Council hope that community backing through the groups that make up the Neighbourhood Development Plan will enable lasting improvements to be made. This could include widening footways to give pedestrians more room to walk and sit, reducing traffic through the High Street in order to improve air quality, reducing noise, and most of all, making the area a more pleasant place in which to spend time.

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“Keynsham’s vibrant town centre can cater for most people's needs.”


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From 25 September to early November our contractors will deliver your wheeled bin or re-usable rubbish bag (referred to as RRB from here). The bins will be delivered to the front edge of your property or your RRB will be delivered to your door. We will be delivering bins or RRBs to 78,000 households over this time.

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in your new bin/RRB on your correct collection day from 6 NovemberYour bin/RRB will include a welcome pack with further information about the new service including: • Instructions on how to use your new bin/RRB • A collection calendar for 2017-18. Please check this carefully as your collection day and time may have changed, so it’s even more important to make sure your recycling and rubbish is out by 7am • Details of Christmas and New Year changes. We do not collect on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, so will be working on other days including Saturdays to catch up • Two stickers to place on your recycling boxes to help you separate your recycling and to help remember what goes where.

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Coming soon – Look out for your new wheeled bin or re-usable rubbish bag…

Liz from Keynsham now recycles her food waste and was delighted to learn that she could use everyday plastic bags to line her kitchen caddy instead of compostable bags. ‘Oh good, it’ll be much cheaper. I’m pleased to be having a wheeled bin for rubbish – it looks neater, cleaner, healthier and more practical.

What should I do if I have not received the bin/RRB I was expecting? Contact us online bathnes.gov.uk/recycle or our Council Connect team on 01225 39 40 00. If we agree you should have an alternative container we will arrange to replace it.

How to help keep your street looking clean and tidyWe really appreciate your support in following these guidelines:

Here are some of the materials that people often don’t realise they can recycle in the green box or food recycling bin:

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• Put your recycling and rubbish out by 7am on your collection day, or after 8pm the night before in the container we have provided • Put your bin/RRB at the front edge of your property where it can be easily seen. Please make sure it does not obstruct the pavement or walkway • All your rubbish must be contained within your bin/RRB. Please make sure your bin lid is fully closed, and if you have an RRB, please use the velcro flap to close it

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Recycle teabags and coffee grounds, as well as meat and fish bones, plus cooked food in your weekly food recycling bin

Keep nappy waste out of your rubbish

We are promoting re-usable nappies to help reduce the amount we throw away. We are selling packs of Bambino Mio re-usable nappies for £150 (£100 less than the retail price) at our One Stop Shops. To find out more, please go to bathnes.gov.uk/realnappies

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For the minority of residents who do not present their waste appropriately, we have the powers to fine them.

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street cleanWe are producing a Resident’s Pack for our website to help you share messages with your neighbours. It includes materials you can download to advise them how to put out their rubbish and recycle more. From 6 November you will find more details on our website, including a leaflet and tick-card to post to neighbours explaining how to use the service properly. bathnes.gov.uk/friendsofourstreet

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If you are a resident of Bath and North East Somerset, you no longer need a resident’s permit – just bring along some ID with your address on it.

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Three Ways School is a Special Needs Academy in Odd Down in Bath. All of its students have

learning difficulties and disabilities. In April it opened its 3 Café & Kitchen, a fully accessible café, shop and meeting centre. The aim of the cafe is to give meaningful work experience and qualifications to its students, as well as employment to the local community and adults with disabilities.

Bath Soup ProjectNeeding money towards cutlery for the new cafe, the school attended the Bath Soup Project – a vote-based crowd funding event. They weren’t lucky enough to win the vote, but their pitch did strike a chord for someone in the audience, local builder Jeff Butler.

“I was blown away by the project and what they were trying to achieve,”

“I was blown away by the project and what

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Jeff ButlerOwner JBC, Bath

Jeff explains, and asked how he and his contacts could help. As a result, Jeff and his people were able to lay the groundwork for the school and it’s amazing courtyard garden.

“The fact that this cafe gives children the opportunity to learn vocational skills in such a safe, happy place is what motivated me.” Says Jeff. “And it wasn’t just me, James Kettlety of Rathbone Builders also helped. As did so many more.”

3 Café & Kitchen is our new favourite venue in Bath, so get along there as soon as you can!

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Bath Spa FlOriStS6 Sussex Place, Widcombe ParadeThis is a great local florist with helpful and friendly staff Great quality, loads of choice and friendly staff.

MaNhattaN BurgEr Bar 23 Widcombe ParadeThe longest family run business of the many fabulous eateries in Widcombe. Great for American burgers.

Bath BOtaNiCal giN DiStillEry1a Prior Park RoadWith its shiny copper gin still and many different gins to sample or buy, this is a great addition Widcombe.

Jeremy Boss, Chair of Widcombe Association, an organisation which aims to make Widcombe a more vibrant place to live

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Jeff Butler gave his time and expertise to give the 3 Café & Kitchen a head start.

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