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37-613: [REDACTED] Look up downside in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Downside may refer to: Downside, North Somerset , a sub-district of Backwell, Somerset, England Downside, Somerset , a hamlet near Chilcompton in England Downside Abbey , a monastery in Somerset, England Downside School , a public school in Somerset, England Downside, Surrey ,

74-539: A community spirit as well as tackling new forms of crime such as cybercrime. In 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was stabbed in New York outside her apartment. Two weeks after the murder it was rumored that 38 witnesses saw or heard the attack, but none of them called the police or came to her aid. This motivated a community response and the very first Neighbourhood Watch scheme was set up in New York, and in 1982

111-629: A 25-year period. The now defunct Coles Quarry, in the south of the village, also produced limestone until it was closed by North Somerset Council . The annual mean temperature is approximately 10  °C (50.0  °F ). Seasonal temperature variation is less extreme than most of the United Kingdom because of the adjacent sea temperatures. The summer months of July and August are the warmest with mean daily maxima of approximately 21 °C (69.8 °F). In winter mean minimum temperatures of 1 or 2 °C (33.8 or 35.6 °F) are common. In

148-524: A Neighbourhood Watch coordinator is to set up and maintain a Neighbourhood Watch scheme within a specific street, neighbourhood or area. Whilst each crime prevention coordinator may develop specific procedures, the following are suggested as the main duties which coordinators will need to manage. These are the main tasks that would be expected of a coordinator, tasks will vary according to the needs of each individual neighbourhood. Some larger communities will also appoint area (and/or ward) coordinators forming

185-528: A circular stem with foliate moulding on the base. It was restored in 1907. West Town Methodist is a Wesleyan Zion chapel on the A370 road in Backwell West Town. It was renovated from a house in 1853 when ten Methodist Backwell residents clubbed together to purchase it and renovate it into the chapel. The church underwent an interior renovation in 1992 which saw a doubling in membership. There

222-401: A hierarchy who sit above other coordinators. The roles of the ward and area coordinators are not necessarily authoritative (may vary around the country), but they provide structure and cohesion for larger and more active watch schemes. These are typically more active roles to assist the other coordinators, organising coordinator meetings and neighbourhood meetings as well as being an extra link to

259-427: A shift in the younger generations towards as cybercrime becomes more relevant to homeowners and renters alike and the introduction of social media as a way of connecting communities. Younger generations are more interested in joining the movement and in taking on the roles traditionally done by elder people. Neighbourhood Watch Network is the umbrella charity for Neighbourhood Watch groups across England and Wales. It

296-577: A single tier of local government with responsibility for almost all local government functions within its area, including Backwell. Fire, police and ambulance services are provided jointly with other authorities through the Avon Fire and Rescue Service , Avon and Somerset Constabulary and the South Western Ambulance Service . North Somerset's area covers the northernmost part of the ceremonial county of Somerset but it

333-667: A small village in Surrey, England Downside, New South Wales , Australia See also [ edit ] Upside (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Downside . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Downside&oldid=950901211 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

370-645: Is administered independently of the non-metropolitan county . Its administrative headquarters is in the town hall in Weston-super-Mare . Between 1 April 1974 and 1 April 1996, it was in the Woodspring district of the county of Avon . Before 1974 that the parish was part of the Long Ashton Rural District . An electoral ward in the same name exists. The ward stretches from Brockley , through Backwell to Barrow Gurney in

407-493: Is also a modern Baptist church on Chapel Hill. Neighbourhood Watch (UK) Neighbourhood Watch groups work in partnership with the police , corporate companies with aligned values, voluntary organisations and individuals who want to improve their communities. Neighbourhood Watch aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce the fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents and fostering

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444-501: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Downside, North Somerset Backwell is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority area of North Somerset , in the ceremonial county of Somerset , England. In 2011 it had a population of 4,589. The village lies about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Bristol , south of the A370 to Weston-super-Mare . The parish includes

481-492: Is funded by the Home Office and other partners and was established in 2007. It manages the official website for Neighbourhood Watch. The site includes crime toolkits, news, resources, campaign materials, inspirational advice and contact information. Neighbourhood Watch schemes have not been universally welcomed. Criticisms include: The highly-acclaimed film Hot Fuzz (2007) satirized the “Neighborhood Watch Alliance” of

518-517: Is highly praised by Ofsted and performs consistently well in the league tables . In addition there is West Leigh Infant School which covers reception and Key Stage 1 and which has received an outstanding Ofsted report. In 2013, West Leigh and Backwell Junior schools became a federation . A private primary school , Fairfield PNEU, is located in the village, having been founded in 1935 and moved to its current site in 1947. The secondary school , Backwell School , consistently features high in

555-430: Is mostly unstaffed, except during the morning peak. The direct service to London makes the village popular with commuters willing to spend four hours a day travelling by train. Bristol Airport is at Lulsgate Bottom , which borders the district of Downside, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the centre of Backwell. The airport serves both domestic and international routes. The Anglican parish church of St. Andrew dates from

592-604: The first past the post system of election, currently Sadik Al-Hassan , a member of the Labour Party . Backwell Lake, also known as Buckland's Pool, is, despite its name, much closer to nearby Nailsea. The lake was built as a balancing pond in the mid-1970s and has become a wildlife haven for birds, bats and dragonflies , which are attracted by the open water and surrounding vegetation. Bird species include gadwall , shoveler , pochard , tufted duck , grey heron and mute swans . On 7 January 2018, local people circled

629-530: The league tables for GCSE results, and is recognised as one of the best state schools in North Somerset. Pupils travel to the school from surrounding areas, such as Bristol and Yatton, by public transport or school coach . The school has about 1,700 pupils and used to be a Secondary Modern until the abolition of the Tripartite System . Alumni include Richard Ottaway , politician and

666-415: The 12th century. It was altered and enlarged in the 13th, 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building . The tower at the west end of the church is over 100 feet (30 m) tall and dates from the 15th century. It contains a ring of eight bells, two of which are medieval. The font dates from the 12th century. It consists of a circular bowl with cable moulding, and

703-503: The Fields are Backwell Tennis Club, West Backwell Bowling Club, and Backwell Judo Club. The fields are also home to a youth club . 1st Backwell Scouts hut is just outside the park boundaries, but the fields are used a lot by them for their outdoor activities. Ashton & Backwell United F.C. was originally called Backwell United but then merged with one of Bristol's largest youth club's Ashton Boys FC. They are currently members of

740-686: The Western League First Division. They moved to their current home in 1947, the Backwell Recreation Ground. Backwell Karate, also known as Backwell Shotokan Karate Club, was established in the village in 1978 and is a member club of Bristol Karate Academy and the Japan Karate Shoto Federation governing body. Backwell Golf Club (now defunct) first appeared during the 1890s, and closed prior to World War 1. Tall Pines Golf Club

777-464: The author Joel McIver . The Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord was also educated in Backwell. Many residents of Backwell commute daily to Bristol by car via the A370 , and public transport  — First West of England operates the local buses ; service X1 ( Bristol bus station - Weston-super-Mare ) stop at Backwell in both directions. Service X7 (Bristol Bus station - Nailsea) also serves

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814-500: The council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre , playing fields and playgrounds , as well as consulting with

851-513: The district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council. The parish falls within the unitary authority of North Somerset which was created in 1996, as established by the Local Government Act 1992 . North Somerset Council provides

888-688: The east and is represented by Bridget Petty of the Green Party of England and Wales since the 2019 council elections . The total population of this ward taken from the 2011 census was 5,930. Backwell is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom as part of the North Somerset constituency , which was created in 2010 and first used in the 2010 general election. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by

925-559: The fields were given to the collective people of Backwell, they had, and continue to have, no sole owner. The fields are, however, managed and maintained by a team of directors of the Backwell Playing Fields Charity. The fields are often used for playing football , mainly for Ashton and Backwell United FC 's home games, as the club's home and stadium is at the Playing Fields. Other sports grounds at

962-564: The first UK scheme was set up in Mollington, Cheshire by The local Crime Prevention Officer then Sgt Grahame John Andrews and was called Homewatch. From there Neighbourhood Watch grew from strength to strength. Neighbourhood Watch representatives formed local, and wider, structured groups. In 2007, with the support of the police and the Home Office , the umbrella organisation for the movement, now known as Neighbourhood Watch Network,

999-491: The hamlets of Backwell Common , Backwell Green , and Backwell Farleigh , and the districts of Backwell West Town and Downside . Nearby are Nailsea , Flax Bourton , Yatton , Brockley and Barrow Gurney . Backwell Hillfort between Flax Bourton and Backwell is an Iron Age hill fort. The village has a long history, appearing in the Domesday Book in 1086 with the name 'Bacoile' meaning 'The well back on

1036-660: The hill'. The parish was part of the hundred of Hartcliffe . The lords of the manor from the 12th to 17th centuries were the Rodneys. Walter de Rodney was given the manor for his support of the Empress Matilda against King Stephen . Backwell House is an historic house in the village which was operated as a boutique hotel between 2016 and 2022. Backwell has its own parish council , made up of fifteen councillors which have responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover

1073-445: The lake, linking hands, to protest against the proposed building of 700 homes and a four-lane link road in the village by Taylor Wimpey , which they believed would affect the lake and its wildlife. Stancombe Quarry opened in 1952. Today, the quarry which is operated by Tarmac , produces Carboniferous Limestone , which is mainly for use on the roads, after crushing on site. The site has an expected output of 28 million tonnes over

1110-441: The lightest winds. The predominant wind direction is from the south-west. Backwell Playing Fields is a 17-acre (6.9-hectare) public park and a collection of sports fields in the western side of Backwell. On 6 June 1929 Theodore Robinson opened the park to the public and gave it to the "Children and adults of the parish of Backwell". The fields were opened on 6 June 1929 by the then Marquis of Bath , Thomas Thynne. As

1147-686: The local police and Neighbourhood Watch Network. Like all other coordinators, these roles are voluntary and unpaid. Most of these senior roles were historically taken by people who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Although they bring experience and maturity to Neighbourhood Watch some may identify it as a weakness as there is a lack of participation from younger generations. Homeownership tends to be conducive to active participation in Neighbourhood Watch groups as homeowners are more likely to invest time and energy into protecting their homes. However, membership demographics are starting to change with

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1184-472: The rainfall in autumn and winter is caused by the Atlantic depressions, which is when they are most active. In summer, a large proportion of the rainfall is caused by sun heating the ground leading to convection and to showers and thunderstorms. Average rainfall is around 700 mm (28 in). About 8–15 days of snowfall is typical. November to March have the highest mean wind speeds, and June to August have

1221-518: The scheme and liaises with the police and other partners on information, messages and initiatives. It must be recognised that the scheme is a community initiative so success depends on what the members make of it. The police can't deal with the problems and issues arising from crime and anti-social behavior alone; they need the help of the whole community. Neighbourhood Watch provides a way for local people to play an important part in addressing this balance and making their communities safer. The role of

1258-481: The summer the Azores high pressure affects the south-west of England, however convective cloud sometimes forms inland, reducing the number of hours of sunshine. Annual sunshine rates are slightly less than the regional average of 1,600 hours. In December 1998 there were 20 days without sun recorded at Yeovilton . Most of the rainfall in the south-west is caused by Atlantic depressions or by convection . Most of

1295-707: The village; between the bus station and Nailsea. The closest motorway is the M5 , accessible from junctions 21 and 18. Nailsea and Backwell railway station is at the north end of the village. It was opened in 1841 by the Bristol and Exeter Railway and subsequently run by the Great Western Railway . It is nowadays managed by Great Western Railway . The station has regular services between Taunton , Weston-super-Mare and Cardiff , as well as some peak services directly to and from London Paddington . The station

1332-413: Was established. Their focus was on building local Neighbourhood Watch community groups which liaised with the police and focused on reducing burglary and other home and personal crimes. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are run by their members and are often supported by the police and in many areas, a local Neighbourhood Watch Association. Schemes can vary in size. A volunteer resident coordinator supervises

1369-482: Was founded in 1989, and is located in Downside, adjacent to Bristol Airport. As well as the facilities in the Playing Fields, Backwell also has: In the past there had been a bank , a library and other pubs in the village, which are now closed. The largest junior school in Backwell is Backwell Church of England Junior School, which provides education to 240 children aged between 7 and 11. The school

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