Construction skills

The FOTEC adult learning centre at 80 Twerton High Street, is offering a 4 week course leading to a Construction Skills Certification Scheme Card. The card shows prospective employers that you are competent in your occupation and aware of safety issues on building sites.

The times are 1.30pm to 4.30pm or 5.30pm to 8.30pm, on Thursdays 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd June.

The course and test are free but you have to pay £17 for the card if you pass the test. To book a place telephone 01225 396836. For more information click here.

Healthy Living Week

Don't forget that Healthy Living Week starts on 24th of May, stretching until 2nd June this year. There will be healthy activities going on in Twerton, Whiteway and Southdown, including Circus Workshops, Healthy Walks, Play Sessions, Knit and Natter, Healthy Cooking, Family Farm Day and more. To see the programme click here.

Time Bank

The Time Bank at 86 Twerton High Street, is interested in setting up a Chess Club. If you would like to take part in this, please let them know. Telephone: 01225 442813, website: www.timebankplus.co.uk.

The Time Bank has organised a new block of four art classes, which will be taking place on Friday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. The dates will be 27th May and the 3rd,10th and 17th June. Please let them know if you would like to take part.

Joe, 14/05/11

The latest PACT meeting for Southdown and Whiteway was held on 27th April. You can get a more detailed report on the meeting by clicking here. This is a meeting that anyone can attend and discuss local issues to be sorted out.

At the previous meeting, residents had raised concerns over dangerous parking where Mount Grove meets Mount Road. PCSO Kat Tanko said that police have patrolled the area and fined any drivers found to be parking dangerously. Double yellow lines have now been painted at this junction.

The issue of dog fouling was also raised at the previous meeting. A sticker has been designed to go on public litter bins - letting residents know that it is okay to put dog waste in the litter bins as long as it is securely wrapped.

Jo Brain the Dog Warden said that a lot could be done to tackle dog fouling. For example there had been a successful a poster campaign in Stirtingale Road and a publicity day was another option.

Two issues that emerged as priorities to be actioned were: 1) Reducing mess left by the recycling collectors; 2) Taking up the offer of a dog fouling awareness day at Roundhill and Hillcrest Field.

The next PACT meeting for Southdown and Whiteway is scheduled for 13th July 2011 and will be held in Southdown Methodist Centre, The Hollow, at 7pm.

Joe, 14/05/11

The White Horse Pub in Twerton has been named Pub of the Year 2011 by the Bath and Borders branch of CAMRA - the Campaign for Real Ale. The award was offically presented to Landlord Jason Clerk on Tuesday night at around 9pm.

CAMRA representative James Honey said that they had been watching the progress of The White Horse for some time, and had taken into consideration the value of the pub as a community hub and the quality of the ales served. Mr Honey added that it was good to see such a quality pub in operation outside of the city centre.

The presentation was followed by a free buffet and live music from the band Man Overboard.

Joe, 07/05/11