What's On In Avon
Bemerton Heath Community Centre
Bremerton Heath Residents Association
Bremerton Heath Community Centre
1st Wednesday of each month: Time 18.00- 20.00
Youth Club for 11-14 years
Bremerton Heath Community Centre
Every Monday Time: 18.00 - 20.00
Youth Club for 7 - 10 years
Every Friday Time 18.00 - 20.00
On the 10th October 2011 the Mayor of Salisbury opened the newly built extention at the Community Centre. There was a buffet lunch and it was a great opportunity to meet other agencies who work in the area.
The Community Centre is a vibrant place with staff and volunteers who work hard to provide a variety of activites for the local community. Here are some of the activies that are taking place:
On Wednesday the 15th February 2012 the Community Centre are hosting a free family arts activity event called 'Surviving the Stone Age'! The sessions are being run from 10:30am until 12 noon and then from 12:30pm until 2pm. The event is being organised by the Salisbury Museum and artist Jamie Aldridge will be leading the arts activities. There is no need to book because you can just turn up and if you would like further information please telephone 01722 416885.
On the first Wednesday of each month the Bemerton Heath Residents Association meet in the Centre at 7pm. This meeting is open to all residents on the estate and is a ideal way to discuss housing related issues that are affecting you. The next meeting is taking place on the Wednesday the 1st February 2012 at 7pm.
Each Monday a youth club is held in the Centre for children aged 11 – 14 years of age and on Fridays it is open to children aged 7 – 10 years of age. Parents are welcome to join in as the staff at the Centre are always looking for volunteers.
Volunteers are always needed to help at the events that the Centre staff arrange so if you are interested in getting involved please contact them on 01722 349271. If you are looking to get back into work then this type of voluntary work could be great experience!
Living With A Disability
Radian has a new Disability Panel for the Avon area. It meets regularly to look at housing issues affecting people with disabilities.
Whether you have a mental health problem, a physical disability or a condition that makes some functions difficult for you, you would be welcome on this Panel.
We meet about every two to three months in an informal setting, and discuss ways that can make life easier for people.
If you would like to be part of this friendly group, make some new friends and help others then contact Giv Thornton on 023 8062 8169 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you have problems with transport we’ll arrange a taxi to collect you and take you home after the meeting.
Fawley In Our Sights
Do you ever get the feeling that nothing much happens where you live? If you live in Fawley this could all change! We are going to hold some ‘Planning for Real’ events during Autumn where you can come and tell us what life is like where you live. Keep an eye on the events calendar and these pages as we shall put the dates and venues up as soon as we have them. You could also get involved in organising them, why not give Giv Thornton a call on 023 8062 8169 or email her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as she would love to hear from you.
What does ‘Planning for Real®’ involve? Giv would say a lot of work and a lot of fun. At Woolston she produced a huge aerial map where everyone could identify their own gardens (better get yours tidied up now). People could write comments and suggestions on cards which they placed on the appropriate spot on the map. So, if they felt cars sped round a particular corner lots of cards could end up being placed there saying things like ‘traffic calming’ or ‘speed bumps needed’.
All this information is brought together into a report which is made available to the whole community. ‘Planning for Real’® goes one better as it brings interested residents back together again to work out what could and should be done, where money to do the work could come from, and who could be involved.
The Queens Diamond Jubilee
As you will no doubt be aware this year is a big year for the Queen as she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee! There will be many celebratory events taking place across South Wiltshire over the first weekend in June 2012 so please look out for further details.
Archers Gate Welcome Event!
Bowman Centre, Shears Drive
Monday 21st May 2012 Time: 16.30 - 18.30
Over the last 12 months many new residents' have moved into Radian properties at Archers Gate in Amesbury so we are organising a 'Welcome Event' on Monday the 21st May 2012 at the Bowman Centre on Shears Drive between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. This event is also your opportunity to find out more about our Area Panel who are involved in some aspects of the work that takes place within your area.
The event is open to all Radian residents in Amesbury and Salisbury, but it is designed to give those who have just moved into Archers Gate an opportunity to find out more about what goes on in the local area and at Radian. A free buffet will be available and a you should receive a formal invite by the 11th May 2012.
If you would like to come to this event please contact Matthew Barton - Community Development Officer on 01425 485677 before the 16th May 2012 to advise of any dietary requirements.
Little Folly Childrens Centre
Little Folly Childrens Centre,Winding Way, Salisbury - 01722 412314
Big Folly site, 73A Pinewood Way, Salisbury - 01722 414301
Activies being held at the Centre during May 2012
The Little Folly Childrens Centre is situated on the Bemerton Heath Estate in Salisbury where staff provide a friendly atmosphere to work along side local families with under fives, providing information, advice and a wide range of services. They can also help with with concerns about returning to work, finding childcare, family support, family health, and much more. The Centre is spread over two sites - Little Folly and Big Folly.
During the month of May the following activies are taking place at the Cente:
Tuesdays: Family Fun Day - Stay and Play (Big Folly) 9:30am - 11am.
Thursdays: Story time (Little Folly) 9:30am - 11am and Baby Massage (Big Folly) 2pm-3pm
(telephone Centre on 01722 414301 to book a place).
Fridays: Seedlings (Little Folly) 9:30am - 11am
Stay and Play for 2-3 year olds (Little Folly) 9:30am - 11am.
Value for Money Training Sessions
Value for Money training sessions for residents will be held on the following dates:
14 June Eastleigh 3rd floor board room 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm (food will be provided)
22 June Petersfield Petersfield Community Hall 10am - 2pm (to include lunch)
The training will give an overview to VFM, the role of residents in questioning VFM reviews and how they will monitor VFM for the organisation going forward.
If you are /interested in attending please could you contact Sue Kenny on 01425 485013 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Friday 8th June for the training on the Thursday 14th June and no later than Friday 15th June for the training on Friday 22nd June.
Please could you also mention if you require transport and/or have any dietary requirements.
