21/04/2017 Points West

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Welcome to BBC Points West with David Garmston and Alex Lovell.

Jeremy Corbyn comes home to Wiltshire.

72 hours after the election was called, he attacks

the Conservatives over big class sizes.

Or should he be afraid, as he faces the task of winning

in Swindon, which holds the keys to Number 10?

This is a party, absolutely determined to take the fight to the

Tories about equality and injustice in this country. That's the message

that is the unity of our party now. The children's lunch clubs filling

young tummies during the school holidays because their parents can't

afford the grocery bill. Making history this weekend -

the woman chosen to represent And why there's a French flavour

to this weekend's sport. The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn came

back to the West today on a crucial mission - to drum up support ahead

of the general election. There's a lot of work

for him to do here - the vast majority of seats

are held by Conservatives. Ten years ago, it was

a very different picture. A young Tony Blair had swept

to power with a landslide victory - Labour had won 11 seats

in our region, stretching Two decades on and look

at the change - just three red areas So will the party be able

to take back key targets like Swindon or Stroud -

or could it lose ground and risk disappearing

from the West altogether? Here's our political

editor, Paul Barltrop. He's a hit with many Labour members,

especially when he mentioned his local roots.

I'm in rigour. I was born in Chippenham and my parents lived in

Devizes, and it's lovely to be home. -- I'm a Moonraker. We're 72 hours

into this election campaign. 72 hours into the opportunity of our

lifetime to challenge the inequality and injustice that exists in Britain

today. Swindon was the first stop of the

day, a crucial swing state. If he's to be PM, he needs to win year. But

the streets, it was hard to find fans.

I haven't got a lot of confidence in him.

I wouldn't vote for Labour with him as leader.

He may have a lot of good intention, but and Macron not sure whether the

way he presents himself is as someone I would want to lead my

country. It's had an impact, four Labour

councillors in the Forest of Dean have quit the party, simply worried

about what voters think. What I was confronted with on the

street is, as long as Corbyn is in his current position, no way are we

voting Labour. And that is the difficulty. It's all well and good

to be an idealist and a man Tate, but and less you're in power, you

can do nothing. Jeremy Corbyn joined youngsters at a

children's centre. We're going to catch a big one.

Today, Labour wanted the focus to be on problems in education, so it

wasn't get easy to get on to talk about his department councillors.

This is a party absolutely determined to take the fight to the

Tories about inequality and injustice in this country. That's

the message and that's the message of our party now.

No message for your councillors? Are messages come back, Joy, do you

really want another Tory Government? Jeremy Corbyn OC has a difficult

task as, he promises to be back in the West plenty more times before

June the 8th. Some teachers have told us they're

expecting pupils to turn up malnourished when the schoolgates

open next week, as a growing number of children are going hungry

in the school holidays. Charities say they've set up lunch

clubs in cities like Bristol and Bath to make sure young people

still get fed when the But demand is now so great,

some have a waiting list. Here in this church kitchen,

volunteers are cooking up lunch. Many see Bath as a wealthy city,

and for some it is. But in areas like this

in South Down and Twerton, around 40% of primary school

children are eligible So, for the 170 days a year

when the school kitchens are closed, finding the money for hot meals can

be a struggle. Families living in poverty,

either in particular areas of Bath, Just on a basic level,

when your children are receiving a hot, nutritious lunch every day

in school, to then have to try and provide that and all the snacks

that kids eat during the day, there's real financial

strain to do that too. Caring for the children in the day

and working at night We've been coming to lunch club

about 1.5 years now. It's very good during the holidays,

because being on your own More lunch volunteers like the ones

here and Bath have been trained up ready to open clubs in Taunton,

Cirencester and The cost of living has gone up,

and people's wages and stuff aren't Used to be more than ?70,

?80 for the small bags. And I get home, I don't have

anything for dinner. The lunch club here at

St Luke's Church in Barton Hill is so popular, there are children

on the waiting list. This is an area where as many as 50%

of the children at local primary schools are eligible

for free school meals. According to the End

Child Poverty Coalition, when the cost of housing is taken

into account, here in Barton Hill, 49% of children are said to be

living in child poverty, In Twerton in Bath, 37% of children

are said to be living in poverty. We're outraged, we would

like the Government to listen to us, listen to the statistics,

the surveys we've been doing. Listen to the charities that

are filling the gaps in society that All the main political parties say

they're committed to eradicating But the Institute for Fiscal Studies

has warned the numbers are actully going up,

especially amongst working families. Meaning lunches like these will

remain a vital part of the school Earlier I spoke to the Conservative

MP for Bath Ben Howlett and asked him why in 2017 children

in Bath are going hungry? Unfortunately, in Bath, one in five

children live in poverty. That spurred me and a number of charities

to set up the action against a property group. We have run hack

marathons for them, we have funding to start key products. It is about

helping children not to go to school hungry.

But it's not about charity, is it? Because in many places, their

parents work. These are people who can't afford to feed their children

in 2017? That is why the Government is in

introducing increases to the National Living Wage and looking at

the just about managing families is keep hurting. The primers debate

that a key commitment when she Prime Minister. This is a complex,

intergenerational issue. Myself and huge numbers of charities, the

council, are all working together to stamp this critical problem out.

Mrs me discussed the just about managing, but these families aren't

managing. What has she done to alleviate this problem? -- Mrs May

discussed. We have been looking at the National

winning -- National Living Wage to help those families. We have looked

at lifting the matter paying tax altogether by increasing the

personal threshold. But that's not enough, and all the surfaces need to

work together across the west of England to help those families

manage a little bit more. The issue is, those people who

already earn good money at getting pay rises. Those aren't aren't

getting pay rises, in fact, their pay is falling in many cases.

The cost of living is a staggering problem, and I think they renewed

energies of this Government need to be put into place we're just

focusing on bracket -- folk singer Brexit, where focusing on those

families. I have been to my constituency surgery just now, and

we had to do more to help them. And I can see this Government producing

a manifesto that will help those families going forward.

Thank you. You're watching Friday's Points West

with David and Alex. It's been a busy week

and it's not over yet. We've lots more still

to come, including: We meet the 75-year-old who took

on the toughest footrace on Earth. And we have another largely dry

weekend on the cards. I will bring all the forecast details see you in

the programme. An official report into the death

of three SAS reservists in the Brecon Beacons,

including a soldier from Wiltshire, has concluded that in some ways

it was an avoidable accident. Corporal James Dunsby

from Trowbridge died in an SAS selection exercise on one

of the hottest days Extracts of the official report

published by the Ministry of Defence say officers in charge did not plan

for the weather, and it concludes reservists are still vulnerable

to a further incident in the future. Avon and Somerset police

call-handlers have been given new training following

an independent investigation into contact with a young man before

he was stabbed to death. Robert Cox, who was 24,

was attacked in Bristol four years Another resident, Derek Hancock,

called the police three times The Independent Police Complaints

Commission has recommended new ways of linking different incidents

and highlighting calls A woman from Bristol will make

history this weekend when she becomes the first black

female Lord Lieutenant. Peaches Golding is taking over

the ceremonial role - which involves representing

the Queen in the city. I'm delighted to say that Peaches is

here with us now. Hello and congratulations, what we had to call

you these days? I'm Peaches Golding, and sometimes

you might preface that with Lord left cold -- Lord Lieutenant Peaches

Golding. But just call me Peaches right now, that's great.

Had that come about? It's the most thrilling feeling you

can ever imagine. But also feel greatly humbled, Alex. I am a an

ordinary person that has just achieved this extremely role.

How do you represent the Queen, who's 91 today.

I know, I hope you centre birthday wishes!

Of course! What do you do to represent her?

It's a whole range of things. You all know about the honour system,

and recommendations for honours come through my office. But so did the

Queen's Award for enterprise, and the awards through the voluntary

sector. We also celebrate by royal visits. There is nothing that cheers

up the spirit more than having a royal visitor to underline the

excellent work thating Rabin doing. So small things like that that

really mean a lot. -- that underline the things that you've been doing.

It is midnight tomorrow night, the 75th birthday of the current Lord

lieutenant. All of us Lord Lieutenant retire either at the age

of 70, but more likely at the age of 75.

Sea have years to go yet! And does she know you, would she call you

Peaches, or is it...? Her Majesty, you mean? I imagine,

because they had to do these things myself, if you are presented to

someone from the Royal Family, we as Lord lieutenants have already

submitted a paragraph about you to the royal visitor, the person you

would be meeting. So they have a brief, and they can remember a lot

of things. Something is the can't remember, because they are human,

like the rest of us. You can tell your satellite is,

thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for having me.

A new museum charting the history of Gloucestershire County

It will be free to get in and wants to attract not just fans,

One area it's focussing on is supporting people with dementia

Our Gloucestershire reporter, Steve Knibbs, was at the opening.

Gloucestershire's first captain, player number one,

And quite rightly, the centrepiece of Gloucestershire's new museum

Here in defensive pose, and surrounded by memorabilia

I'd like to declare this museum officially open.

Today, more recent Gloucstershire legend took the wicket

Former captain Mark Alleyne is immortilised here too.

And proud to take his place among the greats.

And to be one of a group of players that players

are now talking about, they were part of that winning

group in the late 90s, early 2000s, it really is great.

The story of Gloucestershire's almost 150-year history is here.

Bats, balls, pieces of intrigue - as this batting glove adapted

for extra protection with bits of bicycle tyre.

We were very keen to make sure that it appeals

Not just members of the cricket club.

So we're hoping very much, now it's here, that we will build

and expand on the education side of things.

There's also perhaps an unexpected plan, to help people with dementia,

whose long-term memories can be prompted by the history

People can communicate much more easily about things

they are passionate about and things they can remember

And that really helps to improve their confidence

The MLC opens officially only on match days, but bringing to life

the legacy of the West Country's oldest county cricket club.

It's a big night for speedway fans in the west.

After a 14 year break, the Somerset Rebels renew

their rivalry with the Swindon Robins.

This season the Rebels have moved up to compete

We are busy, there is a lot of work going on now. It is a new level for

the Somerset Rebels. After years of donating in the division below, they

have made the step up to mix with speedway's best. They have the

Swindon Robins here who were the champions in 2012. Just how biggest

ever been standard is it? Lets talk to promoter Debbie Hancock.

It is a big step, very different and not easy. We're them to give its our

best. You have got used to treating your

loyal fan base into celebrations here every season. What are your

expectations? They have been spoiled over the

years. Realistically, if we finish halfway will be happy, everything is

higher than that we get into the play-offs and we will be ecstatic.

That is what we're aiming for. This is only our third at home, we won

the first two, that we can continue. And many will be here tonight?

Quite a lot, hopefully, because Swindon is very close, a local

derby. We haven't done it four years since we moved to different

divisions. I'd like to think we could get a lot of people here

tonight. Have a good season, thank you very

much. The tapes go up at 7:30pm here.

Rugby's European Challenge Cup has reached the semifinal stage.

If Bath and Gloucester are to meet in the final,

they both need to come through difficult

For a greater insight, we've been talking with two local

Here's their verdict on the two mouth-watering matches.

So what you think of French rugby at the moment?

I think, for the first time in many years...

La Rochelle never qualified, and now you can see

It's going to be a tough game for Gloucester.

I would love a Gloucester/Bath final, but a think La Rochelle

It would be better for one of the French teams to succeed.

Bath have got some lovely, good-looking players.

But Stade Francais have got some ugly, proper

You've been here for 40 years, how can you not support Bath?

Someone has to stand up for the enemy!

Whether they win, whether they lose, you know?

Now the big boys are back, I can see a big win.

It could also be a significant weekend in the history

They're hoping to win the Premiership title

After finishing top of the table, they now face Aylesford Bulls

in the final on Sunday - the winner gets the title.

We've always been nearly there or just about there,

but we've not have the depth in our squad, so when

our internationals did go away, nobody really

But I think this season, it's definitely our season.

It would be recognition that everyone's worked

And no-one's worked harder than the players.

They've had to go out and deliver that on a weekly basis,

and I just want them to achieve it for them, really.

It's also a big weekend for Yeovil Town Ladies football club.

After winning the division two title, they play their first game

ever in the top division of women's football,

City's men host Barnsley - that's head coach Lee Johnson

Swindon need to win to keep their League One

As do Bristol Rovers to take the playoff chase

It's also been a busy day cricket. If you want to check out the latest

news on Somerset and Gloucester, the BBC website has a later scores on

day one. And later tonight, Somerset versus Swindon, the tapes got there

at 7:30pm. I would see those chefs again, they

are so funny! I could murder a bag at right now.

Now, running a marathon is tough enough - I imagine!

But how about running the equivalent of six, over six days,

in the searing heat of the Sahara Desert.

A 75-year-old man from Wrington in North Somerset has

become the oldest person in the UK to complete the Marathon des Sables.

By profession, David Exell is an accountant.

But, at the age of 75, he happens also to be

Which is just as well, because he's just completed this -

six days running and walking in the heat of the Moroccan desert.

250km over never-ending sand dunes, in temperatures

It's called the Marathon des Sables, and David has just become the oldest

Because the support I had in the desert from younger

Were there moments when you thought, I'm not going to do this,

I had one moment where I got overheated and I didn't

The sun beat down 50 degrees, over 50 degrees, I think.

And some swallows flew over my head, and they were

And I think they were trying to tell me it was time for me

I tried to drop out, but the doctors said, no, you go on.

And, of course, he lived to tell the tale and get back to the day

job as an accountant, having raised more than ?20,000 for charity.

Now, well, he says he would encourage anyone to have a go

61, you should enter next year, you should definitely take part.

That's a shame, because we signed him up! Was blue yeah, and

congratulations, that was an amazing thing to do, I know you raised a lot

of money for good causes. Lets get up to the weather on their

roof, I'm consent would you let us with last night, the sculptor?

Before we get to that, we at least have a weekend which is going to be

a pretty decent one. The conditions outdoors for the London Marathon

will be much more amenable than you saw there in Morocco. The forecast

details for you, as we head through Saturday and Sunday, once again it

will be characterised with dry weather. But the most part, fine

weather as well. Sunshine at various stages. Through the course of

Saturday, Becker clouds around at the start of the day, fragmenting as

the day ways on. Pleasant weather sun breaks through during the course

of the afternoon. A cold night into Sunday, frost into Sunday morning.

Then once again developing into a dry and fine affair. Here is a wider

look at how things are shaping up. You see that cold front coming down

towards us, headset cloud thickening up. Very little rain associated with

that for our neck of the woods. Through the rest of the weekend, it

remains settled and benign, some major changes coming our way into

next week. Through this evening and into tonight, generally a lot of

cloud around, and some breaks as the night wears on. But for all of us,

not a chilly nights, temperatures around eight Celsius. By that stage,

the cloud will thicken up from the North as the cold front things

southwards. Some light rain from that, certainly not much of it in

any one particular spot. Picking up through to midday into the

afternoon. The cloud will vary, at other times it will be brighter and

sunnier. A light, moderate breeze, temperatures in the low teens. Very

similar after that cold start on Sunday. The key factor is, the tail

end of Monday into Tuesday cold plunge. Some wintry showers, there's

a shock free! That's it from us Rene, please enjoy

the weekend. Sunday Politics is life this weekend

what with the election. Have a lovely weekend.

Why didn't we go to the library today?

Because we don't have a library any more. Why?

The school's had to make big cuts. Cuts like with a knife, miss?

No, it means that the school can't afford to pay for things like

the library any more or shows or books or school visits.

CHILDREN: Awww! No more school visits?

Miss, will every school stop having school visits?

Well, every school in England will have to make big cuts.

They'll probably have to lose some staff, too.