Friday, 29 May 2009
Bath City Farm Green Life Skills Programme
This is a 10-week practical course for learners to develop back to work skills within a farm setting. It is funded by the Southwest Foundation through the European Social Fund.
Run along side the farm’s regular volunteering programme, participants will attend for 1½ days per week. One day (Monday) will be completely activity based (animal care, gardening, conservation work or site maintenance) the other half day (Wednesday morning) will concentrate on planning, signposting, supervision and skills taster sessions. The group will carry out a small project on the farm. They will have a budget of £250 to spend on materials and will be supported in planning, budgeting and carrying out risk assessments for the task. Participants will gain practical skills such as tool use, animal care, basic horticulture, budgeting and basic project planning. They will also gain functional and soft skills that are transferable such as literacy, timekeeping, team -working, and self-motivation.
Who is it for?
The course is for individuals who would like to take the first steps into getting in employment. Participants must be unemployed or working less than 16hours a week. Anyone who will benefit under this programme must not be currently benefiting from an European Social Fund training or support programme. This includes New Deal, though they can benefit if coming to the end of the process and this is part of the ‘moving on’ process.
When is it?
The farm will be running four 10-week programmes over the course of a year.
| | Start Date | End Date |
| Programme one | 1st July 2009 | 2nd September 2009 |
| Programme two | 23rd September 2009 | 2nd December 2009 |
| Programme three | 13th January 2010 | 17th March 2010 |
| Programme four | 7th April 2010 | 16th June 2010 |
The times are every Monday (except bank holidays) 10am – 3pm, every Wednesday 10am – 12.30pm
To book onto the course or for more information contact Helen Lerwill on 01225 481269 or email admin@bathcityfarm.freeserve.co.uk
Friday, 29 May 2009
Highway works may affect bus times
From Thursday 28th May 2009 until Thursday 4th June 2009 a section of Broad Quay near the junction with Dorchester Street will be closed to all traffic due to road works this will affect all traffic and this will of course affect the number 5 Bus Service so please give plenty of time for your Journey alternatively the number 20 service may be quicker at peak times?.
While the road closure is in place, the Odd Down Park & Ride service 41 service will not be able to serve the stop Wh on St James's Parade (outside McDonalds) and will instead operate to and from Avon Street stop Wm (near the City of Bath College).
To check out other highway issues that may affect your travel in Twerton and Bath or to report a Highway problem follow the links below.
Westmoreland Highway worksBath Highway issues
Report a Highway issue
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Southside Food Co-op
Are you using Southside food co-op if not then you must ask yourself why not. A flyer has recently been sent around telling us all of the benefits.
The Southside food Co-op offers people in the South West of Bath an opportunity to buy fresh, locally grown produce at affordable prices.
Large bags £5.50
Medium bags £4.00
Single person bags £3.50
These prices include local delivery (Twerton Whiteway and Southdown). A 50 pence reduction in price is made if you collect your own bag.
The bags are made up of seasonal local vegetables ( and Fruit ) grown with respect for the environment and as local as possible.
The Southside Food Co-op is open every Wednesday from 11.30am till 3pm at 86 High Street Twerton for collection of orders.
Membership of the food Co-op costs £1 per year. For more details ring 442813 or email timebankplus@googlemail.com
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Free Party in the City
Join the biggest FREE show in Bath on the opening night of Bath International Music Festival and Bath Fringe. There's a multitude of free events to chose from at over 30 venues across the city.
Highlights include Latin Dance Grooves, 6-8.30pm at the Bath Fringe Spiegeltent, Bath Recreation Ground; The Paragon Singers, 9.45-10.15pm, The Pump Rooms, Bath; and Vieux Farka Toure's great African dance band, 10.15-11.45pm at the Pavilion.
There will also be a variety of exciting street performers appearing in public spaces around the city throughout the evening. Pick up a copy of the full programme from the Festivals Box Office, Abbey Green and at lots of other outlets throughout Bath. Or visit http://bathfestivals.org.uk/3961?ev_np=3 from where you can download the programme.
Highlights include Latin Dance Grooves, 6-8.30pm at the Bath Fringe Spiegeltent, Bath Recreation Ground; The Paragon Singers, 9.45-10.15pm, The Pump Rooms, Bath; and Vieux Farka Toure's great African dance band, 10.15-11.45pm at the Pavilion.
There will also be a variety of exciting street performers appearing in public spaces around the city throughout the evening. Pick up a copy of the full programme from the Festivals Box Office, Abbey Green and at lots of other outlets throughout Bath. Or visit http://bathfestivals.org.uk/3961?ev_np=3 from where you can download the programme.
Thursday, 21 May 2009
New Dormer
We have Just one new planning application this week and that is for the provision of a rear flat roof dormer at 45 Caledonian Road.
The application was first registered on 8th May 2009 and has a decision date of 3rd July 2009 the application registration number is 09/01589/FUL if you wish to view the application then please click on the link on the application number.
Any representations on this application should be made in writing to Development Control, Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath BA1 2DP. Alternatively representations can be made using the Planning Service pages of the Council’s website www.bathnes.gov.uk. All representations must arrive no later than the 12th June 2009.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Celebrate National Family Week
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s libraries and children’s centres will be marking the first ever National Family Week (May 25 – 31) by celebrating storytelling, books and reading. There will be a range of events across the area for children, including baby rhyme-times, story-times and sing and sign rhyme-times.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has a commitment to improving the life chances of all its residents, and working with children to develop a love of reading at an early age is an important element of that. This is an opportunity for all the family to get involved in reading aloud and sharing stories.
Reading books with very young children not only encourages reading, widens vocabulary and ignites children's imagination, it's also an incredibly simple and effective way of strengthening relationships within families.
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s libraries and Children’s Centres are working together to introduce more children to books and reading at an early age. They all hold a range of children’s books which can be borrowed and also hold regular reading and storytelling events. Events will run as follows.
Tuesday 26 May
11am, Bath Library
Bedtime Storytime for all children aged 0-4 years. Library staff will share books, both new and old favourites, followed by a craft activity. Children invited to wear pyjamas and/or bring their teddy.
11am, Keynsham Library
Bookstart Baby Bounce and Rhymetime - for all children aged 0-3 years and their parents and carers. Led by library staff, this is a relaxed and fun opportunity to share favourite rhymes and songs.
Wed 27 May
11.30am, Walcot Children’s Centre, Bath
Bedtime storytime session at the Stay and Play session, which runs from 10am – 12 noon. Open to all children up to the age of 4, their parents and carers. Children are invited to wear pyjamas and/or bring their teddy.
Thursday 28 May
9.45-11.45am, Keynsham Children's Centre
Bedtime Storytime session. Children aged 0-11 years will have the opportunity to dress in their pyjamas and share traditional bedtime routines. This session will incorporate a DVD on bedtime routines, a drink and snack plus a bedtime story and rhyme session. Also available will be bedtime picture books, which can be borrowed from the Mini-Foyer Library at the Children’s Centre. The session will be run by Children Centre’s, First Steps and Library Staff.
2pm, Saltford Library
Storytime for all children aged 0 – 4. Library staff will share a wide selection of books, both new and old favourites, followed by a craft activity.
Friday 29 May
11am, Bath Library
Sing and Sign Baby Bounce and Rhyme. The Sing and Sign session will be run by Morag Taws and combines action songs, props, pictures and toys in musical activities designed to stimulate speech and language development. Suitable for 0 -3-year-olds.
Saturday 30 May
11am, Keynsham Library
Bedtime Storytime for children aged 0-4 years. Library staff will share a wide selection of books, both new and old favourites, followed by a craft activity.
Children invited to wear pyjamas and/or bring their teddy.
This is the UK’s first ever National Family Week. It is organised by a coalition of over 150 organisations interested in family issues, with thousands of events planned across the UK. The founding principles behind the week are to celebrate family life, encourage families to spend more time together and to help create a more family-friendly culture in the UK. Find out more at www.nationalfamilyweek.org.uk
Bath & North East Somerset Council has a commitment to improving the life chances of all its residents, and working with children to develop a love of reading at an early age is an important element of that. This is an opportunity for all the family to get involved in reading aloud and sharing stories.
Reading books with very young children not only encourages reading, widens vocabulary and ignites children's imagination, it's also an incredibly simple and effective way of strengthening relationships within families.
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s libraries and Children’s Centres are working together to introduce more children to books and reading at an early age. They all hold a range of children’s books which can be borrowed and also hold regular reading and storytelling events. Events will run as follows.
Tuesday 26 May
11am, Bath Library
Bedtime Storytime for all children aged 0-4 years. Library staff will share books, both new and old favourites, followed by a craft activity. Children invited to wear pyjamas and/or bring their teddy.
11am, Keynsham Library
Bookstart Baby Bounce and Rhymetime - for all children aged 0-3 years and their parents and carers. Led by library staff, this is a relaxed and fun opportunity to share favourite rhymes and songs.
Wed 27 May
11.30am, Walcot Children’s Centre, Bath
Bedtime storytime session at the Stay and Play session, which runs from 10am – 12 noon. Open to all children up to the age of 4, their parents and carers. Children are invited to wear pyjamas and/or bring their teddy.
Thursday 28 May
9.45-11.45am, Keynsham Children's Centre
Bedtime Storytime session. Children aged 0-11 years will have the opportunity to dress in their pyjamas and share traditional bedtime routines. This session will incorporate a DVD on bedtime routines, a drink and snack plus a bedtime story and rhyme session. Also available will be bedtime picture books, which can be borrowed from the Mini-Foyer Library at the Children’s Centre. The session will be run by Children Centre’s, First Steps and Library Staff.
2pm, Saltford Library
Storytime for all children aged 0 – 4. Library staff will share a wide selection of books, both new and old favourites, followed by a craft activity.
Friday 29 May
11am, Bath Library
Sing and Sign Baby Bounce and Rhyme. The Sing and Sign session will be run by Morag Taws and combines action songs, props, pictures and toys in musical activities designed to stimulate speech and language development. Suitable for 0 -3-year-olds.
Saturday 30 May
11am, Keynsham Library
Bedtime Storytime for children aged 0-4 years. Library staff will share a wide selection of books, both new and old favourites, followed by a craft activity.
Children invited to wear pyjamas and/or bring their teddy.
This is the UK’s first ever National Family Week. It is organised by a coalition of over 150 organisations interested in family issues, with thousands of events planned across the UK. The founding principles behind the week are to celebrate family life, encourage families to spend more time together and to help create a more family-friendly culture in the UK. Find out more at www.nationalfamilyweek.org.uk
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Bath & North East Somerset Council is changing your waste collection day
You can now find out your new collection day online
You can find out your current and new collection days for rubbish, recycling, cardboard and garden waste online. This will also tell you which weeks your cardboard and garden waste are collected. Go to www.bathnes.gov.uk/myhouse - this will tell you your new collection day from 8th June and also your current collection day for rubbish and recycling (NB to find out your current cardboard and garden waste collection day you will need to go Cardboard and Garden Waste Collection Days.).Collection times will varyPlease note that the time your rubbish, recycling, cardboard and garden waste is collected is more than likely to change. Waste should be presented by 7am on your day of collection. For further information about collection times please go to Refuse FAQs
Friday, 15 May 2009
Westmoreland Road Report for this week.
| Street Name and Map | Start and Completion Dates | Work Description |
| ALBANY ROAD | 10/05/2009 to 13/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 68 Work Description: Meter - option Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| ALBANY ROAD | 14/05/2009 to 18/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 39 Work Description: Meter - option Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| BRIDGE ROAD | 13/05/2009 to 19/05/2009 | Organisation Name: B&NES - Network Maintenance Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: carriagway twerton Work Description: Bridge Road Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| BURNHAM ROAD | 15/05/2009 to 19/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 23 Work Description: Stop tap - replacement due to leak Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| BURNHAM ROAD | 15/05/2009 to 19/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 33 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| CORONATION AVENUE | 13/05/2009 to 15/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: SOUTHDOWN Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 7 Work Description: Company pipe leak repair Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| DORSET STREET | 15/05/2009 to 19/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 12 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| KING GEORGE'S ROAD | 13/05/2009 to 15/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 19 Work Description: Sluice valve/NRV leaking replacement Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| LANSDOWN VIEW | 15/05/2009 to 19/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 56 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| LYMORE AVENUE | 19/05/2009 to 21/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 113 Work Description: Permanent reinstatement proposed Traffic Type: Two-Way Signals |
| MILLMEAD ROAD | 19/05/2009 to 21/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 32 Work Description: Meter - option Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| RINGWOOD ROAD | 12/05/2009 to 14/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 37 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| TRIANGLE NORTH | 13/05/2009 to 15/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 74 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| TRIANGLE NORTH | 13/05/2009 to 15/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: TWERTON Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 82 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
| VICTORIA BUILDINGS | 13/05/2009 to 14/05/2009 | Organisation Name: WESSEX WATER (HEAD QUARTERS) Locality: WESTMORELAND Ward: Westmoreland Work Location: 30 Work Description: Meter - meter tariff trial Traffic Type: Signing Only |
