Filton Town Guide 2005
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Mortimer
Road Allotments
Filton Town Council leases an area land behind Mortimer Road from South Gloucestershire Council laid down to allotments. During
the last four years the Mortimer Road Allotment Association has been
re-formed. Recently the association has secured grants to fund a water
supply and new fences and gates to ensure the security of the site,
paid for by the Town Council. The allotment holders working in partnership
with the Town Council have cleared and ploughed a significant area,
which was covered in brambles. All plots are currently fully let.
To join the waiting list please contact Sandra Meas on 0117 969 9505 or
email us today
Cacti & Succulent Soc.
Meets at the Folk Centre at 7.30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month.
Filton Gardening Club
Meets at the Folk Centre at 7.30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Station Road Allotments
Filton Town Council is currently negotiating a lease with Bristol City Council to retain the Station Road site as allotments. Further information will be available here as the negotiations proceed.
Trish McGrath, Arts Development Manager,
South Gloucestershire Council, Riverside Court, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6JX
Telephone: 01454 865834 Fax:
868150
Arts Development Group for Filton
Local Contacts: Cllr A Hewlett Tel: 0117 949
9532
Cllr S Sims Tel: 01454 86 4049
Filton College Adult Education Classes
(including Calligraphy, Contemporary Dance,Photography)
Filton Avenue, Filton, BS34 7AT Tel: 0117 931 2121
Mr M Grogan, Arts Centre Co-ordinator
Ridings High School Arts Centre, High Street, Winterbourne,
BS17 1JL
Tel: 01454 252000
UWE Centre for Performing Arts, Coldharbour Lane
Tel: 0117 328 2067
Filton Community Centre
Founded in 1947, the Association has its H/Qs at Filton Folk Centre, Elm Park (opened in 1967) on the same site as the Filton Sports and Leisure Centre. As well as involvement in the life of the Town, it runs a wide range of activities for all age groups - details below. Tel: 0117 983 6500
Activities
Monday Tea Dance 2.00pm
Slimming World 5.15 & 7.30pm
Apollo Players (Drama) 7.30 pm (Sept to May)
Tuesday Slimming World 10.00am
Pensioners 1.30pm
Flower Arranging 2.00pm
Keep Fit 2.00pm
Dog Training 7.00pm
Pilates 7.00pm (and 8.15pm)
Alcoholics Anonymous 7.30pm
Cacti & Succulent Soc. 7.30 pm (monthly 3rd Tues)
Wednesday Pilates 10.00am
Dawn James Art 2.00pm
Camera Club 7.30pm
Gardening Club 7.30 pm (monthly 1st Wed)
Historical Society 7.30pm (monthly last Weds Sep - Apr)
Strictly Ballroom 8.00pm
Thursday Dressmaking 9.30am
Short Mat Bowls 2.00pm
Modern Sequence Class 7.45pm
Ladies Keep - Fit 8.00pm
Friday Tea Dance 2.00pm
Bingo 7.30pm
Ballroom Dancing Class 7.00 & 8.00pm
Saturdays Saturday Club 9.30am
Worldwide Church of God 10.30am
Modern Sequence Dance 7.45pm (monthly 4th Sat)
Sundays Tea Dance 2.00pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Sundays)
Other activites include Jumble Sales, Concerts, Social Evenings, Dramatic Productions, Fun Days, Fayres etc. Halls for Hire: Wedding Receptions, Parties, Conferences
Apollo Players (Established 1948)
Secretary: Janet Adams, 57 Upper Perry Hill, Southville, Bristol BS3 1NJ
Jane Levan: Mayfield, Perrinpit Road, Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire BS36 2AR
Tel: 01454 778479 Web Site: www.apolloplayers.org.uk E Mail: apollo.players@hotmail.com
The Players meet at Filton Folk Centre on Mondays 7.30pm to 9.30pm. They mount theatrical productions from Musicals to Shakespeare, Ibsen to Ayckbourn. Emphasis on fun and professionalism. New members with enthusiasm welcome for all aspects of productions.
Parish Church of St Peter
Reverend: Canon Brian Arman, The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Filton, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7BX Telephone: 0117 979 1128
Curate: Revd. Elspeth Desmond, 14 Kenmore Crescent, Filton Park, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0TN Telephone: 0117 976 3390
Hall Bookings: Mrs Tina Smith Tel: 0117 949 0341
Church Services
Sundays 8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Communion with Creche & Sunday School
6.00pm Evening Worship
Weekdays The daily office of Morning Prayer is at 7.30am Mon to
Friday
Holy Communion – 7.00am Tuesdays & 10.00am Wednesdays
Holy Days & Saints Days
Holy Communion 8.00am or 7.00am
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is reserved and those who are housebound
can take their Communion at home – contact the Reverend
Related Groups
Tiny Tots Service: Alternate Mondays
at 2.00 pm
Wives Group: 2nd /4th Mondays at 7.30 pm
Open House: Tuesdays at 10.00am
Mother & Toddler: Thursdays at 10.00am
Bell ringing: Thursday at 7.30pm
Choir Practice: Friday at 7pm
St Andrews Methodist Church
Elm Park, Filton, South Gloucestershire
BS34 7PS
Minister: Rev Oluyemisi Jaiyesimi 61 Dunkeld Avenue,
Filton Park, BS34 7RQ
Telephone: 0117 969 2036 (home) Church Office 0117 987 2143 E Mail: yemisi513@yahoo.co.uk
Regular Programme
Sunday
10.30am: Morning Worship, Sunday Club & Young People’s Fellowship
6.30pm: Evening Worship
Monday
12 – 2pm: Pop-In Centre (Lunches served)
8.00pm: Venture Scouts
Tuesday
10.30am: Fortnightly Housegroup
5.45pm: Brownies (5th Filton Pack)
Wednesday
9 - 9.30am: Prayer Meeting in Church Lounge
12 – 2pm: Pop-In Centre
(Lunches served)
2.30pm: Women’s Bright Hour
7.45pm: Fortnightly Housegroup
Thursday
5.45pm:
Rainbows (Pre-Brownies 5 – 7 years)
7.30pm: Choir Practice
7.45pm: St Andrew’s Players
Friday
7.30pm: Wives’ Club – alternating with St Andrews Guild
See also St Andrews Methodist Youth Club in the Youth Section
St Teresa’s Roman Catholic Church
71 Gloucester Road North, Filton BS34 7PL
Parish Priest: Father John Blacker, The Presbytery
Tel: 0117 983 3938
Deacons:
Jack Brannigan Tel: 0117 975 5365
Revd. Tom Douglas Tel: 0117 979 1404
Worship:
Sundays 8.15am & 10.00am
Saturdays 6pm
Prayer and Study Groups meet in the Parish Meeting Room
Youth Groups and other activities in the Church Hall
Contact: Irene Harbert. Tel: 0117 969 1138
Social Club at rear of Church
Contact: Secretary. Tel: 0117 983 3937
Bethany Gospel Hall
(Corner of Meadowsweet Avenue/Filton Avenue)
Contacts:
A. Jenkins, 26 Shellamn Avenue, Stoke Lodge, South
Gloucestershire, BS34 6AD Tel: 01454 613079
P. Coulson, 14 Watch Elm Close, Bradley Stoke, South
Gloucestershire Tel: 0117 969 1798
Monday:
6.15pm (October – March)
Monday Club for Children 4 – 11 years old
Wednesday:
10.30am Coffee Morning
7.45 to 8.45pm Prayer Meeting and Bible Reading
Sundays:
11am to 12 Breaking of Bread –
except for second
Sunday in the month when it will be held at 9.30am.
On the second Sunday in the month there will be afternoon service
at 3pm followed by tea and cakes.
6.30 to 7.30 pm Gospel Meeting
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Meetings for Worship at Friends Meeting
House, Beckspool Road, Frenchay at 11am every Sunday
Clerk: Brian Hodkinson, Flat 9, 162 Fishponds Road, Eastville,
Bristol BS5 6PT. Tel: 0117 939 4170
Filton Community Church and Revive Charity Shop
Filton Community Church is a new church which started in the area 5 years ago. The church also runs a charity shop at 557 Filton Avenue. For further details please Contact: Tony Matthews Tel: 0117 9523311
South Gloucestershire Chinese Association
For further details contact Dr Jun Liu, 6 Harvest Close, Bradley Stoke, BS32 9DQ or Tel: 01454 270355
South Gloucestershire Asian Project
SGAP is an Asian organization whose purpose is to promote Asian culture and activities in the South Gloucestershire region. Further details are available on their website www.sgap.org.uk or you can E mail: Mr Jitesh Mistry at info@sgap.org.uk.
Charborough Road County Primary School
Charborough Road, Filton, South Gloucestershire
BS34 7RA. Established: 1927
Tel: 01454 867 220
Head Teacher: Mrs Nicola Bailey
Chair of Governors: Mr Ralph Hawkins
Chair of Friends of School Association Jean Clements
Number of pupils on roll – 257, age 4 to 11.
School includes a 20 place Language Unit. There is a clear discipline
policy and a strong and supportive Friends of the School Association.
There are close links with local play groups and a wide range of extra
– curricular activities.
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Filton Hill Primary School
Blenheim Drive, Filton, South Gloucestershire
BS34 7AX. Established: 1954
Tel: 01454 866 559
Head Teacher: Ms Linda Hay
Website: www.filtonhill.ik.org
The school aims to provide quality education within a safe, happy
and stimulating environment. There are 220 pupils aged 4 –
11 on roll with a wide variety of extra – curricular activities
particularly in Key Stage 2. Standards are high and the school
has achieved Primary Quality Mark. The school hall is available
for hire out of school hours.
Filton Little Folk
Drop-in parent and toddler group for ages 0-4.
Tuesdays, 10am (term times)
Filton Community Centre, Elm park (opposite the swimming pool)
All parents, carers, mums-to-be, babies and children 0-4 welcome. Toys, refreshments and more!
Drop in or call Zoë Coggon on 0117 330 5090 for details. £2.50
per adult, children free.
Shield Road Primary School
Shields Avenue, Filton, South Gloucestershire
BS7 0RR
Established: 1938. Tel: 01454 867185
Headteacher: Mr N Moss
We are a caring community working to make our children successful
and confident learners with 260 pupils aged 4 to 11 years in mixed
age classes.
We are successful in raising standards in English, Maths and Science
and pupils feel at home in our school community.
We welcome visits from prospective parents.
We run an after school club and holiday play scheme with qualified
play leaders, for the benefit of parents who are studying or working.
There are clubs for netball, football, rugby and children’s games.
There is a recorder group and a choir. We also have a school
newspaper. There is a student council representing the views
of our pupils.
Filton High School
New Road, Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire,
BS34 8QT
Established: 1959. Tel: 01454 862 400
Headteacher: Mr J Peplow E-Mail: filton_high@hotmail.com
Filton High School is a co-educational comprehensive school comprising
1150 students aged 11-19. The school has a long record of excellent
academic achievement and students also attain high standards in a
range of arts, sporting and community activities. Set in 43
acres, the school possesses some superb new facilities including:
Science Suite, superb Library and Resources Centre, Drama Studio and
seven ICT network rooms. The school is available for hire and
is regularly used by Community Groups for Drama productions, annual
shows and events etc. There are also various after school activities
– sports, drama etc.
Filton College
Filton Avenue, Bristol. BS34 7AT
Principal and Chief Executive: Mr Kevin Hamblin
Other Contacts: Executive Director Corporate Development
Telephone: 0117 9312121
The college provides opportunities for all from numeracy and literacy
to advanced management courses. There are two main sites off
Filton Avenue plus provision in many community venues. A Nursery
Club operates on the premises. Rooms available for hire.
Abbey wood Tots Day Nursery
97 Station Road, Filton. BS34 7JJ
Contact: Amanda Fry Tel: 0117 969 3900
A day nursery for children 0 – 5 years open 8am to 6pm Monday
to Friday.
Also contact: Abbeywood Tots Day Nursery, Filton College Campus, Filton
Avenue, Filton. BS34 7AT
Bluebells Pre-School
Children 21/2 – 5 year olds.
Shield Road School, Shields Avenue, Northville BS7 0RR
Contact: administrator Jaki Chinnock
Tel: 07855 645708
Places available from September 2005. Open Monday – Friday.
Morning sessions/Afternoon sessions/All day sessions. Times
available; 9.00-12.30 /12.30- 3.00 / 9.00-3.00. Ofsted inspected.
All qualified staff.
Filton Park Pre-School Playgroup
Charborough Road Centre, Charborough Road,
Filton. BS34 7RA
Contact: Mrs P Harris Tel: 01454 866 580
Established approx. 30 years ago for children aged 3 upwards.
Parents are encouraged to take part in this friendly group by doing
duties and being part of a Committee. Ofsted inspected.
Nutfield Grove Playgroup
The Scout Hut HQ, Nutfield Grove, Filton,
South Gloucestershire. BS34 7LJ
Contact: Sharon Cook, Playgroup Leader, 3 Wallscourt Road South, Filton
BS34 7NT
Playgroup number (week day mornings only) Tel: 0117 9315169
The playgroup opens Mon – Fri mornings 9.15 –11.45am (all
year term time only) and Mon – Thurs afternoons 12.30 –
2.50pm (January – July term time only). Established in
1985, the group is registered with South Gloucestershire Council,
PLA and Ofsted. The group offers a safe, secure and stimulating
environment to enhance the development and education of pre –
school children.
Scaffold
SCAFFOLD is a toy lending library, primarily
aimed at nursery age children.
Contact: Cheryl Tel: 01454 868583
The Priory Day Nursery School
99 Gloucester Road North, Filton SouthGloucestershire.
BS34 7PT
Proprietors: Mr & Mrs B Farr
Manageress: Sarah Turner Tel: 0117 969 2503
The nursery has 23 places (14 for over 2’s and 9 for 6 week to
2 year olds) and provides all day, individual care from qualified
staff. The varied activities promote learning outcomes and social
awareness with flexible hours for working parents.
St Peter’s Mother and Toddler Group
St Peter’s Church, Filton. This group meets on a Thursday morning at 10am. Please contact
the Reverend, Canon Brian Arman, The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Filton
BS34 7BX for further details. Tel: 0117 979 1128
Also a tiny tots service is held at St Peter’s Church on Mondays
at 2:15pm.
South Gloucestershire Council Education Service
Bowling Hill Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.
BS37 6JX
Tel: 01454 868686 Fax: 01454 863264 E Mail: educ.service@southglos.gov.uk
School term dates for South Gloucestershire
Academic Year 2008/9
Term 1 Wednesday, 3 September 2008 to Friday, 24 October 2008
Term 2 Wednesday, 5 November 2008 to Friday, 19 December 2008
Term 3 Monday, 5 January 2009 to Friday, 13 February 2009
Term 4 Monday, 23 February 2009 to Friday, 3 April 2009
Term 5 Monday, 20 April 2009 to Friday, 22 May 2009
Term 6 Monday, 1 June 2009 to Friday, 24 July 2009
Academic Year 2007/8
Term 1 Monday, 3 September 2007 to Friday, 19 October 2007
Term 2 Wednesday, 31 October 2007 to Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Term 3 Thursday, 3 January 2008 to Friday, 15 February 2008
Term 4 Monday, 25 February 2008 to Friday, 4 April 2008
Term 5 Monday, 21 April 2008 to Friday, 23 May 2008
Term 6 Monday, 2 June 2008 to Friday, 25 July 2008
Academic Year 2006/7
Term 1 Monday, 4 September 2006 to Friday, 20 October 2006
Term 2 Wednesday, 1 November 2006 to Tuesday, 19 December 2006
Term 3 Wednesday, 3 January 2007 to Friday, 16 February 2007
Term 4 Monday, 26 February 2007 to Wednesday, 4 April 2007
Term 5 Thursday, 19 April 2007 to Friday, 25 May 2007
Term 6 Monday, 4 June 2007 to Wednesday, 25 July 2007
Academic Year 2005/6
Term 1 Thur 1st Sept to Fri 21st October 2005
Term 2 Wed 2nd Nov to Tue 20th December 2005
Term 3 Wed 4th Jan to Fri 10th Feb 2006
Term 4 Mon 20th Feb to Fri 31st March 2006
Term 5 Tue 18th April to Fri 26th May 2006
Term 6 Mon 5th June to Tue 25th July 2006
Academic Year 2004/5
Term 5
Mon 11th April to Fri 27th May 2005
Term 6 Mon 6th June to Fri 22nd July 2005
All schools will have 5 training/planning days for teaching staff
spread throughout the year. Schools will be closed to pupils
on these days. Training/planning days are organised individually
by each school, therefore you should contact your child’s school
for further details.
Purdown Credit Union
People’s bank owned by its members.
Membership is open to residents of Filton. Blake Centre, 118 Brangwyn
Grove, Lockleaze, BS7 9UD
Contact David Jones. Tel: 0117 951 2004
Banks
HSBC Filton Park
Nat West Filton Church
Hole in the wall
The above banks and
Shield Centre
Sainbury’s
Spar at Northville Road/Filton Avenue
Post Offices
Filton Church, Northville, Filton Park
Filton Historical Group
Meets on the last Wednesday of every month starting at 7:30 pm at Filton Folk Centre. Meetings are held from September through to April. New members are always welcome. £8 membership fee for the season, £2 for visitors. Contact: Mr Thompson (Chair) Tel: 0117 969 8407
Filton Community History Group
Small group with an interest in recording
and discovering local Filton history.
Contact: Jane Tozer Tel: 0117 9694378
Filton Library
Tel: 01454 865670 Fax: 01454 8670 Librarian: Deborah Black
Opening hours:
Mon
9:30 am to 7pm
Tues 9.30am
to 5pm
Weds Closed
Thurs 9:30
am to 7pm
Fri 9:30
am – 5:00pm
Sat 9.30am
to 5pm
Sunday Closed
Visit your local library – it’s free to join!
In addition to the lending and reference book stock, the Library has:
Large Print Books – Spoken Word Material – CD’s - Videos
– Language Packs – Computer Games.
• Free Access
to the Internet and Microsoft Office.
• Minutes from South
Gloucestershire Council and Filton Councils.
• Information
on Local Organisations and Activities.
• Special Displays.
• Children’s Holiday Activities during Term Time
•
Storytime Tues 1:45pm.
• A Local Library Consultative Committee
and a Suggestions Book.
• Special visits & programmes
arranged for Schools, Playgroups etc.
• South Gloucestershire
Councillors Drop in Surgery on 2nd Saturday each Month 9.30 am to
10.30am and 2nd Monday 5.30 – 6.30.
• Volunteer Bureau
– Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon
Poetry Reading Group & Novel Reading Group – ask for details.
The Public Library moved from the Old School to was established in the redundant Civil Defence building (now used by SHE 7) in 1949. It then moved to the redundant Methodist Church by the roundabout in 1958. The new purpose built Library, opened in 1999, in the Shield Centre. It has a Community Room, has greatly improved car parking and access, is more economical to run and is able to provide a better service while continuing the friendly and welcoming atmosphere for which Filton Library has always been noted. The striking stained glass at the entrance, designed by Celia Frank and Jake Peggs of Opus Glass Design was based on ideas of flight identified during workshops and consultations with local people organised by the Town Council.
GP Surgeries
Dr JV Redmond & Partners, Elm Lodge Surgery, 43 Gloucester Road North,
Filton, BS7 0SN.
Tel: 0117 969 0909
Dr GJ Deakin & Partners
Conygre Medical Centre, 3 Conygre Road, Filton, BS34 7DA. Tel: 0117 969 2661
Dr RW Sawford & Partners
Northville Family Practice, 521 Filton Avenue, Northville, BS7 0LS. Tel: 0117 969 2164
Dr M Dennison and Dr FA Langton
Monks Park Surgery, 24 Monks Park Avenue, Horfield, BS7 0UE. Tel: 0117 969 3106
Dr Kemple & Partners
Horfield Health Centre, Lockleaze Road, Bristol BS7 9RR. Tel: 0117 969 5391
Dentists
Beale, Brindle, Henstridge & Wetscott, 114 Gloucester Road North, Filton, BS34 7PF. Tel: 0117 969 2230
Beale, Fenn, Kenyon, Lucia, Mahood
96 Filton Road, Horfield, BS7 0PD Tel: 0117 969 2373
Optitians
Sight Centres, 5 Church View, Filton BS34 7BT Tel: 0117 969 3513
Christine Townsend Opticians
384 Filton Avenue, Horfield BS7 0BE Tel: 0117 979 9942
R J Manns
4 Gloucester Road North, Filton Telephone: 0117 969 8737
Paul White Opticians
28 Filton Road, Horfield, BS7 0PA Tel: 0117 951 9339
Pharmacies
HR Hobbs, 544 Filton Avenue, Filton BS7 0QG Tel: 0117 969 2436
Filton Park Pharmacy
13 Gloucester Road North, Filton Park BS7 0SG Tel: 0117 969 2317
Siddall’s Chemists
36 Filton Road, Horfield, BS7 0PB Tel: 0117 951 9514
J Sainsbury Store
Sainsbury’s Superstore, Fox Den Road, F BS34 8SS Tel: 0117 979 3412
Hospitals
Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, BS10 5NB Tel: 0117 950 5050
Frenchay Hospital
Frenchay Park Road, BS16 1LE Tel: 0117 970 1212
Blackberry Hill Hospital
Manor Road, Fishponds BS16 2EW Tel: 0117 965 6061
South Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust (PCT)
To improve the health of the community.
To provide community health care through GPs, Health visitors and
other health professionals. Specifically tailor services to
the needs of people in South Gloucestershire and develop a greater
range of services close to where people live.
Address: 1 Monarch Court, Emerald Business Park, Emersons Green BS16
7FH
Tel: 0117 900 330 2400
Website: www.sglos-pct.nhs.uk
Filton Male Voice Choir (Established 1968)
(Musical Director – Elaine Smith)
Secretary: Alan Snook, 46 Woodstock Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 7EP
Tel: 0117 942 4378
Concert Secretary: Mike Trevallion, 82 Bromley Road, Horfield, Bristol
BS7 9JD Tel: 0117 935 5597
Rehearsals are held at St Teresa’s Social Club, Gloucester Road
North, Filton on Thursdays 7.15 to 9.30 pm. New members welcome.
Please approach the Secretary or just turn up on a Thursday and introduce
yourself. The Choir has achieved national and international
fame and performs public concerts over a wide area while raising substantial
sums of money for deserving causes. CDs and Cassettes available.
Filtones Choir. (Established 1982)
Musical Director: Barbara Jones
Secretary: Mrs Jean Day Tel: 0117 9686105
Chairman: Mr G Jurish, 19 Hillburn Road, St George, Bristol
Rehearsals are held at the Pavilion, Elm Park every Wednesday 2pm
to 4pm. The Filtones is a mixed Choir of retired people singing
songs from the shows, spirituals etc and giving monthly concerts to
various senior citizens’ clubs. New members are very welcome
(all voices) – ability to read music is an advantage but not
essential – regular attendance required.
Filton Concert Brass (Established 1976)
Musical Director: Jim Scott L.T.C.L. 30 Richmond Avenue, Meade Park, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8XB Tel: 0117 9759615
Rehearsals are held at the Poplar Rooms, North Road, Stoke Gifford
Junior Band Thursdays 7.30 to 9.30pm
Senior Band Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm
National Regional Championships – Indoor Concerts-Twinning Visits
– Junior Band Play for Fetes and Community Events- Private Brass
Tuition Available. New Members very welcome – no subscriptions
– instrument loans.
Pride of Bristol Colour Guard
For further details contact: Bridget Coulter on 0117 9083066
Senior Drum & Bugle Core
For further details contact Andy Hewlett on 0117 3779142
Northavon Singers
Meet on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in St Peter’s Church Hall.
Mixed choir giving 3 – 4 public concerts per year and raising
money for charity. New members always welcome – especially
men!
Chairperson: Mrs Jennifer Clements Tel: 01454 614489
Publicity Officer: Mrs Margaret Taplin Tel: 0117 9699206
http://www.northavonsingers.org.uk
info@northavonsingers.org.uk
The Golden Age Club
Is a club for older people that meets every Monday afternoon from 2 – 3:30 pm in the Northville Youth Club, Filton Avenue. They have an extensive programme of bingo, entertainment, outings and events. New Members are very welcome. Contact: Mrs Williams Tel: 0117 969 0830
Filton Pensioners Association
Is open to anyone over 60 and meets at Filton Folk Centre
every Tuesday afternoon. They have entertainment, occasional
bingo, holidays, day outings and Christmas dinner.
Contact: Mr Roy Phillips (Secretary) Tel: 0117 975 6296
Filton Grove Club
Are you over 60? Do you like good company? Do
you have spare time and would like to fill a mundane afternoon with
a social get together? Would you like to meet new people?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, we have vacancies
at the Filton Grove Club for Senior Citizens.
Come and join us for tea and a chat and meet other people with similar
interests. Our club starts at around 2pm and we have access
to a bar where drinks can be purchased. Tea is also served later
after which we holds a raffle followed by a game of Bingo. We
arrange subsidised day outings to various locations once a month in
the summer and we have a coach holiday for one week in the summer
and one at Christmas. There is also a free Christmas dinner
during December. We meet every Thursday at the Filton and District
Social Club in Conygre Grove in Filton. (The Four Towns and
Vale Link Community Transport mini bus is available for transport). Contact Tel: 0117 975 6472 or 0117 975 6480.
RSVP
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme is an organization of older and retired people who want to put their skills to use in the community. It provides opportunities for older people to volunteer for activities to suit their interests and timetables. Contact: Peter Linguard (organiser for Filton) Tel: 0117 931 2366
St Andrews Methodist Church ‘Pop-In’ Centre
Every Monday and Wednesday. Open 12 noon – 2pm for lunch. They may be able to help transport people with difficulties getting there. Contact: Doreen Watt Tel: 01454 614421
SHE 7
Is a community based organisation based in Braemar Crescent
in Filton Park. No membership required.
Contact: Mrs Ruth Perkins Tel: 0117 969 5130
Connections Learning Partnership West
Careers advice for anyone 16 +. Address: 28-30 Gloucester Road North Tel: 0117 969 8101
Domestic Abuse Self Help and Support Groups
Open to any women who are suffering (or surviving) domestic
abuse in the Filton, Patchway or Bradley Stoke areas. Meetings
are held at Patchway Community Centre every Tuesday from 10:30am –
12:30pm.
Contact: Jackie Tel: 07812 032219.
North Bristol Advice Centre
Provides advice and home visiting service to Filton residents. For further information please contact North Bristol Advice Centre, Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze BS7 9XA Contact: Sally Gapper Tel: 0117 951 5751
Bristol North Swimming Club – all ages and abilities
Contact: Gerald Staddon (Secretary): Tel: 0117 951 5868
Junior Water Polo
Contact: Darren Nash Tel: 0117 985 7544 or mob: 07980 950831
Scouts Swimming Club
Contact: Richard Miles Tel: 0117 9698326
Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport
Provides affordable, accessible transport to people who cannot
easily (or at all) use other forms of transport.
Norman Scott Park, Coniston Road, Patchway, BS34 5JR Tel: 01454 868529
Assisted Easy Rider Bus Service
Door to Door service for major supermarkets. For details Tel: 0117 977 8759
Tripscope
Does not provide transport but provides a travel, transport and information service for ecognize with special needs. www.tripscope.org.uk Tel: 08457 585641
Bus Services
Local bus services fall into two categories. The majority
are run commercially by the operator concerned and without financial
support from local or national government. Services which are
not provided as a commercial initiative are run under contract to
South Gloucestershire Council or neighbouring local authorities.
Comments about bus services under contract to South Gloucestershire
Council should be directed to:
Team Leader
Integrated Transport Unit
South Gloucestershire Council, Riverside Court
Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury
South Gloucestershire, BS37 6J
Matters relating to commercial bus services should be directed to
the relevant operator at the addresses shown below.
First (Somerset & Avon) 08456 064446
Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare BS24 9AY www.firstgroup.com
First (Bristol) 008456 020156
Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol BS5 0DZ www.firstgroup.com
Applegates Supreme Coaches 01453 810314
Heathfield Garage, Newport, Berkeley GL13 9PL
Beaumont Travel 01452 309770
6 Marker Parade, Gloucester GL1 1RR
Eurotaxis Ltd 01454 320022
16 Highfield Close, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8YA
Mikes Travel 01454 281417
50 Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB
South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach Co 0117 931 4340
Coach Depot, Pegasus Park, Gypsy Patch Lane, Patchway, BS34 6QH
www.southgloucestershirebus.co.uk
Stagecoach in the Cotswolds 01242 545200
Bath Street, Cheltenham GL50 1YE
Stagecoach in South Wales 01291 623565
Chepstow Depot, Bulwark, Chepstow NP6 5XZ www.stagecoachbus.com
Westward Travel 01291 623565
10 The Chipping, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8RT
Concessionary Fares
South Gloucestershire Council has introduced a half fare bus
pass to assist the elderly and disabled with their public transport
costs. The pass can be used to buy single or return tickets
at half the adult fare for all local bus journeys which start or finish
within the South Gloucestershire area. The reductions are available
after 0900 on Mondays to Fridays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays
and Bank Holidays. All bus operators including the Ring &
Ride services that are provided by Community Transport Groups accept
the pass. National Express now accepts the half fare pass but
it is not valid for travel by rail or taxi.
The Council recognizes that the half fare pass may not be advantageous
to all elderly or disabled residents and there is the option of receiving
Travel Tokens instead. For information on half fare bus passes or
Travel Tokens contact the Concessionary Fares Helpline. Tel:
01454 864864
Train Servces
National Rail Enquiry Service (24 hour service)
Tel: 08457 48 49 50 or log on to www.nationalrail.co.uk
Parkway Station. Tel: 845 600 5604
Filton Abbey Wood Station
Ticket Office open from 16:15pm – 19:15pm Mon – Fridays
Not open weekends
Train Operating Companies
Great Western Trains Ltd
www.greatwesterntrains.co.uk
Milford House, Milford Street, Swindon SN1 1HL
Virgin Trains
www.thetrainline.com
85 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4HA
Wessex Trains
08456 000880
Exeter Central Station, Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3S
www.wessextrains.co.uk
For all bus and local rail information in the South West Region
Contact Traveline on 0870 608 2608 or log on to www.traveline.org.uk
South Gloucestershire Council
Main Address: The Council Offices, Castle
Street,
Thornbury, BS35 1HF
Main switchboard 01454 868686
Fax: 01454 863855
Office hours: 8:45 – 5:00pm Monday–Thursdays and 8:45 –
4:30pm Fridays
Direct Dial Numbers
Sort it: (rubbish collection) 01454 868000
Streetcare: (litter and street cleaning) 01454 868000
Planning: 01454 868900
Benefits: 01454 868811
Filton Area Housing Office: 01454 865450
To report a littered area contact the Streetcare Help Desk on 01454 863491
Neighbouring Local Authorities
Bristol City Council 0117 922 4454
Gloucestershire County Council 01452 425628
Monmouthshire Council 01495 355444
North Somerset Council 01275 888642
Wiltshire
Bristol Film & Video Society (Founded 1934)
Chairman David Wilkins
Tel: 01454 412233
www.bfvs.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Meet at the Pavilion, Elm Park on 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7.30pm.
The Society exists to help those who use film or video as a means of personal expression and as an enjoyable meeting place for like minded people. New members are always very welcome – a trial visit costs nothing!
Annual subscriptions cost £25.00 – Adults £10.00 – Junior (under 18)
Filton Camera Club (Established 1953)
Meet at Filton Community Centre on alternate Wednesdays at
7.30pm (except during June, July and August)
Contact: 60 Purdy Court, New Station Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16
3RT.
Tel. 0117 9651242
Lectures on all aspects of photography, practical evenings and demonstrations.
Members competitions. New members very welcome.
Dawn
James Art Club
Meet at Filton Folk Centre on Wednesdays 1.45 to 3.45pm
Contacts:
Mrs I.F. Hawkins (Chairperson) 183 Lowerhouse Crescent, Filton BS34
7DL Tel: 0117 979 0005
Mrs Pat Gent (Secretary) 129 Mackie Road, Filton
Enjoy an afternoon of companionship while learning to paint –
free tuition. Anyone who is retired and wants to paint or sketch
will be made welcome. Annual subscription is £15.00
Filton
Ladies Club
Meets every Thursday from 2 – 4pm
at St Andrew’s Church Hall (excluding July & August).
A time to catch up with friends, knit, play board games etc.
Speakers and entertainment are provided once a month and trips are
arranged on a regular basis. New members are always
welcome. There is no age restriction although members tend to
be 50 plus. For further information, please
Contact: Margaret Davies Tel: 0117 983 4892
Filton Women’s Institute
For further information, please
Contact; Edna Shopland (president) Tel: 0117 940 9823
Pyramid Youth Centre
(Established 1970) 470 Filton Avenue, Filton BS7 0LW
Contact: Miss E Morris, Tel: 0117 969 1315
Meeting Place: Northville Youth Centre, 470 Filton Avenue, Filton
Club Nights:
Mon & Fridays 6.30 – 8pm Age 11 – 12’s
Mon, Thurs, Fri 8 – 10pm Age 13+
Tuesdays (Judo) 6 – 8pm Age 6 – 20
(2 groups depending on age and ability)
Tuesdays (Kick Boxing) 8 – 9.30 pm Age 12+
Wednesdays 6.30 –10pm Activities Night
Thursdays 6.30 – 8pm Age 5 – 7’s
Thursdays 6.30 – 8pm Age 7 – 11’s
Non members may only attend the judo and kick boxing groups. New Members are welcome. There is a waiting list for the under
11’s
St Andrews Methodist Youth Centre (Established 1941)
Contact: Mrs Debbie Teml, Full Time Youth Worker, St Andrews MYC,
Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS
Tel: 0117 969 1938 Mobile: 07789 947506 Email: standrewsmyc@hotmail.co.uk
Activities:
Mondays 7 - 9.30pm:
Youth Centre programme for 13-19 yrs
Tuesday 3.45-5pm:
Free & Confidential sexual health & contraception drop-in for under 20 yrs
Tuesdays 7-9pm:
Youth Centre programme for 11-13 yrs
Wednesdays 7-9.30pm:
Youth Centre programme for 13-19 yrs
Thursdays 7-9.30pm:
Youth Centre programme for 14+ yrs (including work with those with special needs up to 25yrs) £1.00 entrance fee and subsidised tuck shop.
Plus various trips and residentials throughout the year.
New members always welcome!
If people could contact the office for up-to-date programme details or check out our website!
St Teresa’s Church Hall
(established 1927) 71, Gloucester Road North, Filton
Contact: Irene Harbert, 126 Station Road, Filton
Tel: 0117 969 1138 or 0117 983 3917
Activities:
Guides – there are no membership requirements to join.
Sea
Cadets Corps Bristol Filton Unit (established 1945)
Contacts: Lt. (SCC) Pat Franklin RNR, 4 Dorian Close, Horfield,
Bristol BS7 0XP Tel: 0117 951 5984
or Bristol Filton Unit, T.A. Centre, Dorian Road, Horfield Common,
Bristol BS7 0XL Tel: 0117 951 9668
Meeting Place: TS Endurance, Bristol Filton Sea Cadet Unit in TA Centre
grounds, Dorian Road, Horfield Common, Bristol
Junior Cadets: 10 – 12 years (male & female) 7 – 9pm
Tuesday
Sea Cadets: 12 – 18 years (male & female) 7 – 9.30 pm
Tues & Thurs
Marine Cadets: 13 – 18 years (male only) 7–9.30pm Tues &
Thurs
Activities: All water borne activities, instruction in seamanship, engineering, physical training, communications, cookery, clerical work, field craft (marines) and first aid, management and leadership training, proficiency qualifications from Meteorology to expedition leadership, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, ship visits, foreign exchanges, sports competitions, parades, regattas.
All young people welcome £1.00 per cadet training night.
1st Filton Scout Group
Meeting Place: The Scout Hut, Nutfield Grove, Filton
Beavers for children aged 6-8, meet Wednesday 6.00pm – 7.00pm,
contact Heather Dibbens 0117 9751892
Cubs for children aged 8-10and a half, Monday 6.30pm – 8.00pm,
contact Wendy Cahill 0117 9699781
Scouts for children aged 10 and half – 14, Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm,
contact Nick Fennell 07917800603
Website www.avonscouts.org.uk/brunel
St Peters Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers
Meeting Place: St Peter’s Church Hall
St Peters Rainbows and 3rd Filton Brownies
Contact: Diana Yarram Tel: 0117 969 2412
Guides & Rangers
Contact: Deb Wilkey Tel: 0117 969 5454
BAC. RFC Minis (established 1989)
Contacts: Bryan Evans, 7 Stanley Avenue, Filton, Bristol BS34
7NQ
Tel: 0117 975 1968
Or Howard Bowker, 2 Bronksea Road, Filton Park, Bristol BS7 0SE
Tel: 0117 969 874
The group meets at the BAWA Club, Southmead Road, Filton on Sundays from 10:30 am to 12 noon - they train and play rugby matches with local teams. The season runs from September to April. Coaches are RFU qualified. Boys and girls aged 6 – 16 are welcome – it is recommended that they try rugby first, before becoming a club member.
2152 Squadron Air Training Corps (established 1944)
Contacts: Flt Lt DW Moss, 146 Church Farm Road, Emersons Green,
Bristol BS16 7BF Tel: 07860 433042
Squadron Office:
Tel: 0117 969 3134 E Mail: Office.2152_atc@btinternet.com
Meet at Pine Grove, Northville on Wednesdays and Fridays 1900 –
2130.
Activities: Sport, adventure training, flying, gliding, shooting,
camps, Duke of Edinburgh’s award and interest visits. New
members very welcome – male or female aged 13 to 17 when joining.
Fees are £6 per month.
ST
Vallier A.F.C. (established 1974)
St Vallier Amateur Football Club is a local club based at Elm Park, with a long tradition of providing local young people with the opportunity to practice and play the ‘beautiful game’ safely. It is run by parents who give up their time for the benefit of others. The club welcomes players of all ages and abilities ranging in age from under 8s to 17.
Every year the club holds a tournament at Elm Park playing fields
where other clubs of all age groups are invited to take part.
The runners up and winners all receive trophies. The next summer tournament
will be held at Elm Park Playing Fields on 14th May 2005.
Contact: Deborah Packer (club secretary) Tel: 0117 9312 310
ST. ANDREWS RAINBOWS AND BROWNIES
Meeting Place – St Andrews Church Hall, Elm Park, Filton
Rainbows Ages 5 – 7
Thursdays 5.30pm – 7.00pm Contact Mrs T Mountain
Tel: 0117 9249323
Brownies Age 7 – 10
Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.15pm Contact Margaret Brockett
Tel: 0117 9505393
St.
John Cadets, Filton
Becoming a Cadet means you'll learn First Aid skills and get
to put them into practice. You will also gain skills such as how to lead groups
of people, develop your training skills so you can teach others, as well
as many other subjects. Cadets also work towards the Grand Prior Award. What ever you're into, you will get the chance to have fun with lots
of opportunities to meet new friends, help your local community and try
new things. By doing all this you will have gained a wide range of skills
covering all aspects of life. All of your experiences within St. John and outside
can be counted towards both the Grand Prior Award and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. If you are interested in becoming a Cadet, you, your parent
or guardian can complete the online form www.sja.org.uk or call 08700 10 49 50
Make the right step, join St. John today We are very grateful for your support.
