Everyone is invited to join in a free celebration event to mark the
start of the new campaign, "Keep it local: Keep it Keynsham".
The campaign will highlight the wealth of facilities,
activities, organisations and businesses which thrive in Keynsham
and is hoped to encourage people to get involved in their
community.
It is being led by Bath & North East Somerset Council in
partnership with Keynsham Town Council, Keynsham Business
Association and More to Life 08.
There will be plenty of fun activities for all ages, plus chance
to find out more about local organisations and issues, at the
launch event on Saturday, 13 September, from 10am.
Businesses and eateries will be offering special offers, fun and
raffles. There will be live music, art workshops, and activities in
the Library. Children and adults will also have the opportunity to
try a wide range of sports including: badminton, swimming, kick
boxing, and free adult health checks and day passes at Keynsham
Leisure Centre; a climbing wall in the High Street where you can
have a go at climbing proceeds from the charges will be donated to
the local scouts; and basketball, tennis and hockey at the
Multisports Pitches in the park. (see below for full
programme).
The event will also include the Keynsham Farmers Market and the
Roundhouse Art Trail (taking place on Saturday and Sunday) which
includes venues throughout the town, plus Saltford and the
surrounding villages.
A display on regional plans and what they mean for Keynsham,
plus information about community groups will be available in the
Key Centre.
Councillor Francine Haeberling, Council Leader, said: "This
campaign will promote the many positive features of Keynsham. Bath
& North East Somerset Council has eight priorities, including
Sustainable Growth and Feeling Safer. By encouraging people to use
the excellent facilities, businesses and services that Keynsham has
to offer, the Council and its partners will be working with the
community to make a positive impact. I hope that residents from
Keynsham and further afield will enjoy getting involved in this
campaign both at the launch event and as it continues."
Lyn Young, Chair of the Keynsham Business Association and owner
of Perfect Fit in Keynsham, said: "It is great to see everyone
working together on this. We don’t often shout about what’s good
about Keynsham- there are 200 businesses in the town centre and
hundreds of community groups, all offering something for everyone
here."
Keep it Local: Keep it Keynsham is the first campaign of its
nature to run in Bath and North East Somerset. Further plans
include the launch of a revamped community website later this year,
www.keynsham.co.uk . The
site will include news and information about the town and all it
has to offer.
News about other community initiatives will be announced as the
campaign continues. The Keep It Local: Keep it Keynsham stall in
the farmers market will be handing out free goodies at the launch
celebration event.
The following activities will take place at the event:
· Special offers, raffles and fun in local shops &
eateries
· Keynsham Farmers Market – visit our Keep it Keynsham stall for
some free goodies
· A display on regional plans and what they mean for Keynsham,
plus lots of information about community groups in the Key
Centre
· The Roundabout Arts Trail (Saturday and Sunday) in various
locations in Keynsham, Saltford and surrounding villages – visit
the information point in Keynsham Baptist Church
· A drop-in art workshop in the Fear Hall
· An afternoon art workshop at CreateXchange, Unit 1, 196 Park
Road
· Live music in the town centre
· A climbing wall in the High Street
· Fun at Keynsham Library
· Sports taster sessions at Keynsham Leisure Centre
· Keynsham Leisure Centre - come and try something new. Meet the
people who run our friendly local clubs. All sessions are
drop in, no need to book, and are free unless otherwise stated:
· Chew Park Badminton Club – 10-11.30am (adults only)
· Keynsham Swimming Club Session – 1.00 - 2.30pm (juniors up to
15 years – competent swimmers)
· Wutan Kick Boxing (adults and juniors) – 2.00 - 3.30pm
· Free Adult Health Checks and One Day Passes – 9.00 am - 2pm
(no need to pre-book just come on down)
· 50p junior swims - all day
· junior badminton session 4-5pm (7-15 years)
· adult badminton session 5-7pm (16+, £2 per head)
· Keynsham Multisports Pitches (in the Park, next to the Bowls
Club), 9am-1.00pm. Try something new, make some new friends. Try
out a sport and see if you like it. Free drop-in sessions, no need
to book:
· Basketball
· Tennis
· Hockey
· Fun at Timeout
