Kingswood Voice

12/08/2024

09/08/2024

Investment in Kingswood Town Centre gathers pace

Plans have been approved to change the focus of the investment in Kingswood to reflect what local people told South Gloucestershire Council they want for the town.

The council has worked with partners to develop a new programme of work that will deliver what people said they want for Kingswood. The proposal was presented to and has been approved by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA).

Plans have been approved to change the focus of the investment in Kingswood to reflect what local people told South Gloucestershire Council they want for the town. The council has worked with partners to develop a new programme of work that will deliver what people said they want for Kingswood. Th...

09/08/2024

Protest as new sites added to blueprint

PROTESTERS staged a demonstration against proposals for thousands of homes on the green belt near Kingswood.

The demo, organised by South Our Green Spaces (SOGS) South Gloucestershire, was held before council leaders approved the next stage of a 15-year blueprint for the future of the district, including where more than 22,000 homes could be built.

PROTESTERS staged a demonstration against proposals for thousands of homes on the green belt near Kingswood. The demo, organised by South Our Green Spaces (SOGS) South Gloucestershire, was held before council leaders approved the next stage of a 15-year blueprint for the future of the district, incl...

09/08/2024

Mikey’s World buys 20 bleed kits

Mikey’s World, founded in memory of a Kingswood 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed last year, is installing 20 bleed kits around the area in the hope of preventing future tragedies.

The charity, founded by Mikey Roynon’s mum Hayley Ryall, has teamed up with Avon & Somerset police, HeartSafe , and NHS England South West as part of the Avon and Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership.

Mikey’s World, founded in memory of a Kingswood 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed last year, is installing 20 bleed kits around the area in the hope of preventing future tragedies. The charity, founded by Mikey Roynon’s mum Hayley Ryall, has teamed up with Avon & Somerset police, HeartSafe , a...

09/08/2024

Adam joins board at the Tabernacle

ADAM Rees has joined the trustees of Kingswood’s Whitfield Tabernacle.

Adam has had a career in several major charities and is currently chief executive of Abbeyfield Housing Southwest.

Whitfield Tabernacle Trust chair Anthony Hick said: “At this very busy time for our trust, we are pleased to welcome Adam to the board.

ADAM Rees has joined the trustees of Kingswood’s Whitfield Tabernacle. Adam has had a career in several major charities and is currently chief executive of Abbeyfield Housing Southwest. Whitfield Tabernacle Trust chair Anthony Hick said: “At this very busy time for our trust, we are pleased to w...

09/08/2024

Damien becomes first MP for Bristol North East

Labour’s Damien Egan had a resounding victory in the new seat of Bristol North East.

He received more than 19,000 votes, ahead of the Greens’ Lorraine Francis in second place with 7,837. The Green Party came second in three other Bristol seats while their co-leader Carla Denyer won Bristol Central.

Labour’s Damien Egan had a resounding victory in the new seat of Bristol North East. He received more than 19,000 votes, ahead of the Greens’ Lorraine Francis in second place with 7,837. The Green Party came second in three other Bristol seats while their co-leader Carla Denyer won Bristol Centr...

09/08/2024

Dan Norris defeats Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg

THE first MP for the new seat of North East Somerset and Hanham is Labour’s Dan Norris.

He beat the prominent Conservative Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg in the general election on July 4, gaining 20,739 votes to his rival’s 15,420, with Reform UK in third place with 7,424 votes.

THE first MP for the new seat of North East Somerset and Hanham is Labour’s Dan Norris. He beat the prominent Conservative Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg in the general election on July 4, gaining 20,739 votes to his rival’s 15,420, with Reform UK in third place with 7,424 votes. In his concession speech, ...

09/08/2024

Joyce’s 107th birthday keeps the posties busy!

AN appeal on social and local media – including last month’s Voice – for birthday cards for a centenarian succeeded many times over.

Caring staff at Kingswood Court Care Home hoped to gather 107 cards to match the great age being reached by their resident Joyce.

AN appeal on social and local media – including last month’s Voice – for birthday cards for a centenarian succeeded many times over. Caring staff at Kingswood Court Care Home hoped to gather 107 cards to match the great age being reached by their resident Joyce. People in the Kingswood area, i...

09/08/2024

Bid to improve safety for walkers and cyclists

RESIDENTS are being invited to have a say on proposals to improve cycling, walking and wheeling between Warmley and Longwell Green.

South Gloucestershire Council is looking at combined improvements to two routes, alongside the A4174 Avon Ring Road: the path from the A420 in Warmley to the A431 Stone Hill in Longwell Green and improvements at Craven Way, Barrs Court.

RESIDENTS are being invited to have a say on proposals to improve cycling, walking and wheeling between Warmley and Longwell Green. South Gloucestershire Council is looking at combined improvements to two routes, alongside the A4174 Avon Ring Road: the path from the A420 in Warmley to the A431 Stone...

09/08/2024

Doris the youth bus is ready for action

DORIS, the new youth bus for South Gloucestershire, has been officially launched.

Despite its name standing for Delivery Of Rural Inclusion and Support, it will be coming to Kingswood.

DORIS, the new youth bus for South Gloucestershire, has been officially launched. Despite its name standing for Delivery Of Rural Inclusion and Support, it will be coming to Kingswood. Councillor Sean Rhodes, cabinet member for communities and local place, ward councillor for Kingswood and a member....

09/08/2024

Boost for care leavers

South Gloucestershire Council has announced it will formally recognise the experience of young residents who are in or who have left the care system when it makes decisions.

The decision means the council will treat care leavers in the same way they treat people with other Protected Characteristics, such as race, religion, disability and gender.

South Gloucestershire Council has announced it will formally recognise the experience of young residents who are in or who have left the care system when it makes decisions. The decision means the council will treat care leavers in the same way they treat people with other Protected Characteristics,...

09/08/2024

Students visit Kingswood Fire Station

STUDENTS from King’s Oak Academy visited Kingswood Fire Station to learn about water safety.

The Year 9 youngsters, who are working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award, gave a presentation to the fire and rescue team.

STUDENTS from King’s Oak Academy visited Kingswood Fire Station to learn about water safety. The Year 9 youngsters, who are working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award, gave a presentation to the fire and rescue team. The students were also treated to a tour of the station. They gained a firsthand...

09/08/2024

Chef shares kitchen secrets

Professional chef James Dixon, general manager at The Packhorse in Bath, visited King’s Oak Academy to share his expertise with Year 10 hospitality and catering students.

During his visit, James engaged students with a live cooking demonstration, showcasing a popular meal from The Packhorse menu.

Professional chef James Dixon, general manager at The Packhorse in Bath, visited King’s Oak Academy to share his expertise with Year 10 hospitality and catering students. During his visit, James engaged students with a live cooking demonstration, showcasing a popular meal from The Packhorse menu. ...

09/08/2024

Focus on Our Earth, Our Future

SIXTH formers from CLF Post 16 in Kingswood hosted a national sustainability conference at UWE Bristol.

It was one of a series of Our Earth, Our Future events pioneered by the late education leader Sir Tim Brighouse.

SIXTH formers from CLF Post 16 in Kingswood hosted a national sustainability conference at UWE Bristol. It was one of a series of Our Earth, Our Future events pioneered by the late education leader Sir Tim Brighouse. The Bristol conference centred on ecology and sustainability and also featured ener...

09/08/2024

Kingswood Memories

Kingswood Park has been the focus for the local and wider community for generations, and has hosted many events over the years. The Park is currently being restored via a multi-million pound, three year project funded by South Gloucestershire Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and volunteers.

Kingswood Park has been the focus for the local and wider community for generations, and has hosted many events over the years. The Park is currently being restored via a multi-million pound, three year project funded by South Gloucestershire Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and volunteer...

09/08/2024

🕍Yesterday, some of our Councillors visited the Kingswood Tabernacle. The building is undergoing huge redevelopments and in the future, will open as a community building and performing arts space, to be enjoyed by the people of Kingswood and beyond. You can read all about the history of the building and the trust's future plans here: https://thetabernaclekingswood.org

🥳Kingswood Town Council's Community Grant Scheme awarded £5,000 to the Tabernacle for external signage and towards some short term overhead costs, while they await the internal building work to commence. We're really proud to be supporting this project as it will be a real asset to the local area. We'll be sharing the other organisations who have received funds through the first round of allocation, over the next few months.

🧐Curious about our Community Grant Scheme? The next round of applications will soon be open and you could apply for up to £10,000 to support your community group. More on that soon!

25/07/2024

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22/07/2024

⭐️ Kingswood Town Council are busy bringing together lots of events and activities for the local area throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond. We can't quite believe we are mentioning the C word already but it turns out, to get your Christmas lights in time for the festive season, you need to order them in the Summer! Please help us decide which motif theme you would like at the top of the lamp posts by casting a vote in the comments. There will also be a means of voting via our regular article in the Kingswood Voice for those not on Facebook! ⭐️

22/07/2024

09/07/2024

We are sooooo looking forward to this 💛🌏
Gonna be a great day!
Fun for all the family!
Starting at 11am ⚽️
6 a side football tournament
Hanham Athletic football club
Vicarage Road, Hanham
Loads on offer for all the family
Make sure you come and support us 👏🏼
All welcome 👍🏽

08/07/2024

Happy birthday Joyce!

05/07/2024

Labour’s Damien Egan wins Bristol North East in general election

LABOUR’S Damien Egan has become the first MP to represent the new Bristol North East constituency.

Mr Egan, who was the last MP for the now-abolished Kingswood constituency after winning a by-election in February, won the seat he was originally selected for last year with a majority of more than 11,000 over the Green Party’s Lorraine Francis.

LABOUR’S Damien Egan has become the first MP to represent the new Bristol North East constituency. Mr Egan, who was the last MP for the now-abolished Kingswood constituency after winning a by-election in February, won the seat he was originally selected for last year with a majority of more than 1...

04/07/2024

The lads are half way!! This will be the toughest part of the challenge now!!

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03/07/2024

Your general election line-up

VOTERS in Kingswood will join millions around the country in electing a new government on July 4.

The area becomes part of a new Parliamentary constituency at the general election – but many people could end up with the same MP as before.

The Kingswood seat, created in 1974, is being abolished at the election and replaced by Bristol North East.

The Voice has contacted the candidates standing in Bristol North East, and all eight of them have sent statements to tell readers something about themselves and their priorities if they are elected.

VOTERS in Kingswood will join millions around the country in electing a new government on July 4. The area becomes part of a new Parliamentary constituency at the general election – but many people could end up with the same MP as before. The Kingswood seat, created in 1974, is being abolished at ...

03/07/2024

Sharing stories of D-Day

People in the Kingswood area made sure they marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

A beacon was lit on Siston Common, with about 300 people attending the ceremony on the evening of June 6, the anniversary of the start of the Allied invasion of Normandy which hastened the end of the Second World War.

People in the Kingswood area made sure they marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. A beacon was lit on Siston Common, with about 300 people attending the ceremony on the evening of June 6, the anniversary of the start of the Allied invasion of Normandy which hastened the end of the Secon...

03/07/2024

Making a song and dance about Sir’s retirement

A talented Kingswood teacher is retiring this summer after 44 years in teaching.

Tim Warren, a music teacher at King’s Oak Academy, first started teaching in 1979 at St George Comprehensive (now City Academy) – a school he first attended as a student.

A talented Kingswood teacher is retiring this summer after 44 years in teaching. Tim Warren, a music teacher at King’s Oak Academy, first started teaching in 1979 at St George Comprehensive (now City Academy) – a school he first attended as a student. Tim then moved to Lockleaze Comprehensive as...

03/07/2024

Can Joyce receive 107 birthday cards?

IT’S been a busy month for Kingswood Court Care Home.

As well as celebrating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, staff and residents have been raising funds for Barchester Healthcare’s charitable foundation.

IT’S been a busy month for Kingswood Court Care Home. As well as celebrating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, (see Page 1) staff and residents have been raising funds for Barchester Healthcare’s charitable foundation. They held a bake sale, which raised more than £100. The cakes, baked by our Hea...

03/07/2024

Tributes pour in for ‘incredible’ Sandie

FAMILY, colleagues and friends have hailed the “incredible legacy” of foster mum and councillor Sandie Davis.

Sandie died on June 8, less than three months after being diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer.

Sandie’s husband Jim said she was a pioneer of “standing up for people with disabilities”.

FAMILY, colleagues and friends have hailed the “incredible legacy” of foster mum and councillor Sandie Davis. Sandie died on June 8, less than three months after being diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Sandie’s husband Jim said she was a pioneer of “standing up for people with dis...