The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine - August 2019

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The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine Issue 56 - August 2019

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In This Issue - Mental Health tennis day (p9), Brunel’s “Other Bridge” (p10), AWT saving our badgers (p18), win a membership to Avon Wildlife Trust (p24), Fantasy Football competition (p36), flammable travel irons (p37), 1 counting butterflies (p56) plus all the usual stuff

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George Mallory, when asked why he wanted to climb Everest, responded simply - and famously - “Because it’s there”. That to me is a pretty great reason for doing all sorts of things - even though I’m reluctant to climb anything much higher than a step ladder.

However I use a similar philosophy when it comes to paths and alleyways - if I don’t know where one ends up I have to find out.

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Which sort of explains a long held idea I have for a little project - to discover how much of the journey from the harbourside to Blaise Estate it is possible to do on foot using footpaths, tracks and snickets (Definition: “snicket” - a narrow passage between houses; an alleyway.” - Northern English).

So the little challenge to myself for August is to explore the BS6 and BS8 parts of the possible route on foot from south to north, taking in a few snickets, some (I suspect) little-known paths and a few cut-throughs and shortcuts. I expect it will be interesting - well to me at least (and I daresay to George Mallory if he were alive - he isn’t, he died in 1924) - and will offer some solid exercise.

It will also doubtless enhance by knowledge of the geography of the area, which is no bad thing..

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Whatever you are up to this month I hope you enjoy it - whether it be local, national or international.

See : ‘Westbury Scottish Club’ and ‘Scottish Country Dancing’

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Mental Health

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Avon Tennis invites you to an inclusive free tennis celebration, no matter your age or ability! Saturday 24th August, at Coombe Dingle Sports Centre 1pm - 3pm.

Free fun for all the family with recreational games, refreshments and a whole lot of fun!

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Brunel’s Other Bridge of the Bridge dating from the 1850’s has recently been discovered in St. Petersburg, so clearly Brunel’s Swivel Bridge has international significance.

The Brunel Swivel Bridge, dubbed ‘Brunel’s Other Bridge’ is a remarkable survival of one of Brunel’s most original concepts, a pivoting bridge that once crossed his new lock at the entrance to Bristol City Harbour.

It is much older than the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and is still in place but is now derelict, the only piece of Brunel’s work to have been abandoned in the City.

The Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) is celebrating the 170th Anniversary with a conference in the Create Centre next to the swivel Bridge on 6th September. Entitled, ‘Brunel’s Bristol Swivel Bridge, Its place in his office and his world’ speakers will look at the history of the Bridge’s design & construction, how someone as busy as Brunel delivered his many projects, his early use of photography, and of course, the latest research on that interesting replica bridge in St. Petersburg.

To book on the Conference see the I.Struct.E website or www.istructe.org/ events/western-counties/brunel-swivelbridge-conference

For five years a remarkable and enthusiastic group of volunteers from the Avon Industrial Buildings Trust (www.aibt.org) has been carrying out investigations, trials, emergency repairs and development work to restore the Bridge in situ as a crossing over the working Entrance Lock. When restored it will be ‘the only part of Brunel that still moves’! See www.brunelsotherbridge. org.uk for more information.

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BOB’s 170 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Sat 7th- Sun 8th September 2019 BRUNEL SWIVEL BRIDGE, CUMBERLAND BASIN, BS1 6XS 10.00 am -4.00 pm

The Swivel Bridge is 170 years old this year, so the volunteers are holding a twoday 170th Birthday Celebration on 7-8th September at the Bridge. There will be ‘Have-a-Go’ blacksmithing and other metalworking activities for adults and children, visitors will be invited to lift the 70T structure, there will be interactive models, tours of the Bridge, refreshments and so on. The event is free, but there will be a charge for each ‘Have-a-Go’ activity.

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On This Day In Bristory News

Sport

24 August 1852 – English engineer Sarah Guppy dies in Clifton. Born in 1770 in Birmingham, in 1811 Guppy became the first woman to patent a bridge (a chain bridge which she had designed but was never realised). Guppy moved to 7 Richmond Hill, Clifton in 1842 and purchased the land opposite the house so that it could be used by other local residents, which it still is to this day.

31 August 2006 – Bristol Rovers finalised the signing of Ricky Lambert from Rochdale for a fee of £200,000. During his three full seasons at the club, Lambert became a crowd favourite and prolific scorer – including 29 goals in the 2008/09 season. Such form earned Lambert a move to Southampton in August 2009 and he went on to play for Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff and England (earning 11 caps and scoring 3 goals).

15 August 1914 – The Bristol International Exhibition, known as ‘The White City,’ closed prematurely due to the outbreak of WW1. The exhibition, based on similar ones in London, included a theme park and replicas of Bristol Castle and Drake’s ship Revenge. The site, near Ashton Gate, covered 30 acres and took a team of 2,000 workers ten weeks to construct. The exhibition was opened by Lord Mayor Swaish on 28 May 1914.

26 August 2013 – The Bristol Pavilion officially opened at The Bristol County Ground, home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. The official opening took place for Gloucestershire’s clash with local rivals Somerset, a match which Somerset won by 12 runs, and was attended by past players Jack Russell and Chris Broad. The new pavilion took ten months to complete Arts 20 August 2011 – The first See No Evil festival of street art was held on Nelson Street in the city centre. Coordinated by the local urban artist Inkie, it was supported by the local council who hoped to revitalize and regenerate the area. A total of 72 graffiti artists were invited to take part, including Amsterdam’s Shoe, New York’s Tats Crew and Barcelona’s Aryz - but only two were women.

26 August 1914 – In Le Cateau, France, Captain Douglas Reynolds of the Royal Field Artillery took two teams with volunteer drivers to recapture a pair of British guns. Under heavy fire, with the help of two drivers, he was able to get one gun away safely. For these actions Clifton- born Reynolds was awarded a Victoria Cross, presented to him by King George V at Buckingham Palace in January 1915. He went on to achieve the rank of Major.

31 August 2018 – Bristol punk band Idles released their second album, Joy as an Act of Resistance.

The follow-up to their debut, Brutalism, rose to the No 5 spot in the UK charts and was named as album of the year by BBC Radio 6 Music. The music press were equally charmed by the album, earning a five star review from NME who called it an ‘instant classic’ and earning an aggregated rating of 88/100 on Metacritic.

10 August 2013 – A festival record was broken at The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta when 74 balloons, out of a total of 106, all landed in the same field near the former Cadbury’s Somerdale Factory in Keynsham. The record did not last long as it was broken again the following year when 90 balloons landed in a similar location. The first of the city’s balloon fiestas was held in 1979.

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Senio r Snippe ts

Exercises for seniors

Welcome to the latest edition of Senior Snippets: the monthly advisory column with the older members of our community in mind, brought to you by John Moore, Director of Home Instead Senior Care in North Bristol.

In this instalment, I will be providing you with some easy and effective exercises specifically designed for older people.

Everyone knows that it’s good to exercise to stay fit and healthy, but with adults aged 65 and over spending an average of 10 hours a day sitting down, maintaining an exercise regime for older people is vital. Whilst you should check with your doctor before engaging in any kind of exercise, the following are simple, low-intensity NHS-recommended exercises which can still make a difference to your health and wellbeing: 1. To develop and maintain upper back flexibility, sit on a chair and cross your arms with your hands on your shoulders. Using just your upper body, twist to the left and hold for five seconds before twisting to the right.

2. To stretch your calves, place both hands against a wall and, keeping both feet flat, bend one leg whilst stepping the other behind you, keeping it straight. You will feel the stretch in the straightened leg.

Repeat with the opposite leg and alternate three times.

3. To strengthen leg muscles place your hands on the back of a chair and stand with your feet hip-width apart. Slowly bend your knees as far as you can, keeping your back straight. Slowly raise yourself up and repeat five times.

4. To improve and maintain balance, face a wall and stretch your arms out so that your fingertips touch the wall. Lift one leg, keeping the other one slightly bent, and hold for five to ten seconds. Repeat three times for each leg.

If you would like to speak to someone at Home Instead, please do get in touch. Similarly, if you have any ideas for a future topic, please call 0117 989 8210 or email John.Moore@HomeInstead.co.uk 14

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River Avon Tide Times Fancy a stroll or cycle along the banks of the River Avon? Whether it is high tide or low tide the river always offers something of interest / beauty to the casual explorer.

And on the Avon the difference between high and low tide can be substantial - on 30th September there is a range of 14.5m between the low tide of 0.1m and the high tide of 14.6m later that same day. That’s nearly 50 feet in old money, more than three times the height of a London Routemaster bus. So whether you fancy an expanse of brownish water or an expanse of brown mud the Avon never fails to deliver.

If you are planning to walk or pedal either side of the Avon this month here are the weekend highs and lows to maybe help you pick your time. High tide times in red are especially high - so over 13m.

Low tide at Sea Mills station

Date

High

Low

High

Low

Sat 3rd Aug

08.47

15.37

21.05

04.04 (Sun am)

Sun 4th Aug

0933

1618

2149

0444 (Mon am)

Sat 10th Aug

0217

0819

1454

2114

Sun 11th Aug

0330

0957

1603

2237

Sat 17th Aug

0820

1509

2036

0327 (Sun am)

Sun 18th Aug

0853

1540

2107

0355 (Mon am)

Sat 24th Aug

2353 (Fri pm)

0616

1220

1837

Sun 25th Aug

0056

0717

1331

1955

Sat 31st Aug

0744

1437

2002

0306 (Sun am)

Sun 1st Sept

0830

1523

2047

0349 (Mon am)

© Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.GOV.uk/UKHO).

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Saving Avon’s Badgers

bovine TB. Research, however, shows that they are not the main way cattle become infected and that in fact, cows spreading the bovine TB bacteria to other cows is the key problem in herds becoming infected.

If you’re out for a summer’s evening walk or drive in the Avon countryside, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a black and white creature scurrying across a lane or skirting the edge of a woodland, its stocky form and short legs moving quickly. It will be a badger of course – a shy, nocturnal mammal and a wonderful animal to spot. Badgers, like many wild animals, have plenty of myths and folklore attached to them, including the idea that if a badger walks across the path you have just walked on, you’re in for very good luck! Badgers and the setts they live in have been protected by law in England and Wales since 1992 when The Protection of Badgers Act was passed by parliament, so they hold an important place amongst our native wildlife.

(photo © and courtesy of Richard Hopkins) Avon Wildlife Trust – the West of England’s largest conservation charity is opposed to the culling of badgers and this week started vaccinating badgers for the first time to protect badgers from the disease and demonstrate a viable and cost-effective alternative to culling these wild animals. The charity has started at a small scale, vaccinating several badger families of adults and cubs on one of its 30 nature reserves.

Over the next four years, the plan is to extend across other nature reserves and work with other landowners and farmers to vaccinate more badgers across larger areas of landscape.

(photo © and courtesy of Bevis Watts) But these animals have been at the centre of much debate over the last decades. The Government’s strategy to halt the spread of bovine TV – a disease which affects cattle and causes immense hardship and devastation for farmers – has led to many thousands of badgers being killed because badgers, like other wild animals, also suffer from

To pay for the vaccines, equipment and training needed to continue protecting badgers, Avon Wildlife Trust has launched a fundraising campaign and needs to raise at least £20,000. To find out more and donate to the Save Our Badgers appeal go to avonwildlifetrust. org.uk/saveourbadgers 18

Save Our Badgers Thousands of badgers across England have been killed in an attempt to halt the spread of bovine TB. Avon is the only region in the South West where badgers are not being culled. We want to keep it that way.

We’ve started vaccinating badgers to protect them against bovine TB and show that there’s an alternative to culling these wonderful animals. This is an important first step to saving Avon’s badgers but we need your help to do more.

Please donate today to save our badgers

(c) Richard Hopkins

The vaccine costs £40 for each badger and £200 for a family with cubs.

Together we can Save Our Badgers.

DONATE TODAY: avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/saveourbadgers 32 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, BS8 1DR | 0117 917 7270 | badgers@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk avonwildlifetrust.org.uk | Reg. in England & Wales No. 1495108. Reg. Charity No.280422.

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Hilary Barber’s Top Gardening Tips Hello gardeners!

I thought I would take the opportunity to share some water saving and green gardening methods with you this August.

baskets. Also put a saucer under all pots so that the water does not drain away from the bottom of the pot 9. Water plants in the early morning or evening when it is cooler and less water is lost to evaporation. Give plants a good soaking once or twice a week in dry weather rather than light daily watering. Use a watering can and aim directly at the roots, rather than scattering water on leaves, which is a waste of water.

1. Don’t use chemicals to clean your patio. I was working at a care home this week, and highly concentrated patio cleaner had killed all my plants in pots, half of the lawn and many plants in beds. A pressure washer is just as good and doesn’t need corrosive chemicals 2. Instead of pesticides, think about companion planting www.organicgarden.org.uk/gardening/ gardening/companion-planting/ - or soapy water sprayed on the aphids. Garlic solution is also brilliant as a slug deterrent - https://homeguides. sfgate.com/garlic-spray-slugs-80955.html Do think also about good housekeeping i.e. letting air circulation around the plants and good mulching and watering.

10. Use an upturned water bottle filled with water to drip feed directly to the roots of shrubs - www. wikihow.com/Make-a-Drip-Irrigator-from-aPlastic-Bottle 11.The plants that cope well in this dry weather are succulents, such as sedums and sempervivum; and Mediterranean plants such as lavender, rosemary and cistus. Do have a look at this list of RHS recommended drought loving plants https:// www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=397

3. Elbow power! Don’t use herbicides as glyphosate is carcinogenic. A bit of digging out is a great work out!

12. Beth Chatto created a gravel garden in Essex in the 1960’s in one of the driest parts of the country, and it has never been watered! Have a look at her website for ideas for plants for a gravel garden - www.bethchatto.co.uk/gardens/ gallery/gravel-garden Happy gardening!

4. Plants prefer rainwater to tap water. Fit a water butt to a downpipe and collect rainwater for your garden.

5. Lawns may go brown in dry weather but quickly recover when it rains and don’t need to be watered in between. I have started leaving some of my lawn uncut to develop it as a wildflower meadow 6. Apply a thick layer of mulch e.g. manure or mushroom compost, rotted household compost or composted bark on your soil between plants to help keep the moisture in and suppress weeds.

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Avon Wildlife Trust Prize Wordsearch Here are the animals you are looking for.

The Prize Wordsearch this month has been kindly sponsored by Avon Wildlife Trust and has a suitably wild-lifey theme. Up for grabs is a years free membership to Avon Wildlife Trust and an AWT goody-bag.

Listed below are twenty one animals found in the wild in the UK. Twenty of them can also be found in the wordsearch grid running forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. So simply discover which animal hasn’t made it into the grid, and let me know which it is. Entries please by post to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY, email andy@bcmagazines.co.uk, telephone 0117 _______________________________ 259 1964 or text 07845 986650. First correct entry drawn at random after the closing date of 31st August wins the AWT membership and goody bag.

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What countries do these dishes originate from - a) Kleftiko; b) Churros; c) Pierogi?

In what years were the following classic albums released - a) “Face Value” by Phil Collins; b) “Progress”

by Take That; c) “Moseley Shoals”

by Ocean Colour Scene?

What leading international post is currently held by Antonio Guterres?

Who came third in the election for the new Conservative Party leader?

Alderney, Chillingham and Limousin are all breeds of what kind of animal?

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Who is the head coach of the England Roses netball team?

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How many teams play in a) the rugby league Super League; b) the cricket County Championship Division One; and c) football’s Scottish Premiership?

4. Mike Tyson defeated Frank Bruno for the world boxing heavyweight championship in Las Vegas in which year?

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Name the motor racing teams that raced the cars shown below (left to right).

6. Who do the following players play for in the English Premier League - a) Ben Mee; b) Gylfi Sigurdsson; and c) Jack Wilshere?

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Which sports did/do the following compete in - a) Annika Sorenstam; b) Katie Archibald, and c) Dolores Rocket?

8. In what year did Sue Barker win the French Open tennis title?

9. Which of these events is not a part of the mens decathlon - shot put, 110 metres hurdles or 800 metres ?

10. In what year did Sir Steve Redgrave win his first Olympic gold medal?

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How did Charles I die - and who replaced him as King of England?

In which cities would you find a) the Gabba; b) the Maracana; and c) Santiago Berbebeu?

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At the Cinema - with Chris Worthington Vita and Virginia (12A) Directed by Chanya Button

first Virginia is reluctant to have a physical relationship but in time she accepts that it has become inevitable.

The writers, artists, critics and intellectuals who became known as the Bloomsbury Group started to meet in London in 1912 although some had met previously as undergraduates at Cambridge University The members were relatively successful in their own field but with one or two exceptions the name and the image of the group has outlived their individual reputations. The film brings to life the wonderful parties, the intense discussions on art and literature and the relationships between the members of the group. Vita and Virginia is about one of those relationships, a passionate love affair between a socialite and poet Vita Sackville - West (Gemma Arterton) and the famous and influential writer Vanessa Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki).

Although he does not appear in the film the Bloomsbury group were influenced by the work of the moral philosopher G.E. Moore who stated that “one’s prime objects in life are love, the creation and enjoyment of aesthetic experience and the pursuit of knowledge.”

This was reflected in the group’s reaction against the ethos of public service and the social rituals and conventions of the Victorian and Edwardian era in favour of a more informal focus on personal relationships and individual pleasure. That is all well and good but it does ignore the damage inflicted on Harold Nicolson from the breakdown of his marriage and the Virginia’s feelings of betrayal and jealousy when Vita brazenly arrives at a party with a new lover. For all her talent, looks and charm Vita does not come out of this well.

They first meet when Vita is invited to one of the parties where she is immediately attracted to the beguiling but somewhat distant Virginia. However she is already married to an M.P. Harold Nicolson (Rupert Penry – Jones) who expects her to the dutiful wife of a politician and diplomat. His objection to the affair is possibly undermined a little by the fact that he was bisexual. Virginia is also married, her husband Leonard Woolf (Peter Ferdinando) was a writer of essays and non - fiction. He is also hurt by the affair but his main concern is the effect that it could have on Virginia’s mental stability. His fears are borne out when on a visit to a country house Virginia becomes incoherent and hallucinates that she is being attacked by a flock of crows, possibly a metaphor for the feeling threatened that her relationship with Vita will meet with general disapproval.

Vita and Virgina is a lavish production, the sets and especially the clothes are gorgeous.

Around 20 people were in the make up team with similar numbers in the visual effects team and another 20 or so “assistant producers.” The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2018 and no doubt to the relief of the backers it is now selling worldwide.

The ideas and philosophy of the Bloomsbury group were influential and echo down to the present day but views on the group have always been mixed. In a book about the Cambridge spies the author Andrew Sinclair said that “rarely in the field of human endeavour has so much been written about so few who achieved so little.” I leave the last word to the economist John Maynard Keynes who was a member of the group “We completely misunderstood human nature including our own.”

Vita’s marriage continues to deteriorate.

There are bitter arguments with Harold and she is also chastised by her over bearing mother, Lady Sackville – West who threatens to disown her. However the relationship with Virginia grows stronger as it moves on from an exchange of letters and a mutual admiration of their literary talents to a passionate and sensual love affair where they exchange their innermost thoughts and bravely attempt to explore the origins of their creativity. At

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Music - present, past, future Album of the Month

Next Step Double Nickels on the Dime by Minutemen (SST) As you make your way through Schlagenheim it’s likely that you’ll hear all sorts of reference points (whether actual or accidental) such as the aforementioned Captain Beefheart, or XTC, Devo and Pixies. For us, Black Midi’s spirit of inventiveness and ability to conjure up rhythms which slowly embed their way into your soul evoked memories of Minutemen’s 1984 magnum opus Double Nickels on the Dime.

Inspired by Hüsker Dü’s Zen Arcade, Double Nickels… was a double album containing 44 songs and the ultimate expression of Mike Watt and D.Boon’s vision as creatives. Though described as a punk band, the trio (with drummer George Hurley completing the line-up) from San Pedro, California, unmasked a far broader palette which included jazz, blues and avant-garde.

Schlagenheim by Black Midi (Rough Trade) Back in June we saw this much-hyped new band take to the stage at Fiddlers and blow the crowd away with 45 minutes of propulsive and off-kilter alternative rock. That performance came on the eve of their debut album’s release and, such was their impact that night, we’ve had Schlagenheim on constant rotation ever since. At this point it’s worth saying that the album won’t be to everyone’s liking. The quartet of Geordie Greep, Matt Kwansniewski, Cameron Picton and Morgan Simpson are more interested in sonic experimentation than they are in creating anything which could be described as typical verses or choruses. Greep’s unique shrilly-spoken vocal style should be seen as part of the overall sound, rather than a vessel of singalongability.

Best known for Corona (theme tune to Jackass) the album was packed with equally rousing moments. From emotive Spanish guitar pieces, Cohesion, to funky jams, Maybe Partying Will Help, they let it all hang out. That the record also managed to come together as a whole suggested that, rather than let their imaginations get the better of them, Watt, Boon and Hurley were somehow able to bottle it.

The blueprint is laid out on the frenetic opener, 953. With metronome-busting time signatures and frequent detours, it’s a miracle that drummer Simpson is able to keep up. It’s Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band if Don Van Vliet had been educated in a British art school. Similar rhythmic adventures await on Reggae and Western. It’s the kind of record that rewards repeat listens – peeling back the seemingly impenetrable layers of noise to reveal genuine craftsmanship and musical dexterity. The quartet also know how to use repetition as a way of building tension.

Speedway chunters along so soporifically that it’s a relief when it finally explodes towards the end. bmbmbm establishes a sustained sense of dread through its one-note bass riff and Greep’s continuous assertions that, “She moves with a purpose.”

Gig of the Month The Futureheads @ Rough Trade Bristol, Friday 30th August Having thought that Rant, their 2012 acapella album, was the final statement from one of our most energetic and considered indie bands it’s with great happiness that we received the news of The Futureheads return. Early signs suggest that upcoming record Powers will see the Sunderland group return to the powerful post-punk music of their earlier work. Whatever incarnation they decide upon, the chance to see them do their thing at a venue this small is too good to miss.

Duncan Haskell

That Black Midi are able to show off so many of their tricks over the course of a single album, or just one song in the case of Ducter, makes this a debut album well worth listening to and persevering with.

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Talking Pets - with the Animal Health Centre Keeping Cool

happy to be rid of his fur coat.

It looks as if we are in for another scorcher of a summer this year so a timely reminder of how to keep your pets cool and happy in the heat is needed.

NEVER leave a dog in a car even if you don’t think it is particularly warm. Cars overheat frightening quickly. Reconsider if you need to take our dog with you if it would involve a stay in a car for any length of time at all.

Our pets do not have the same cooling mechanisms as we have, they cannot sweat to lose heat, they cannot remove their fur coat and at times do not have the option to change their resting place or switch on the air conditioning as we can. Overheating for a pet can be fatal and needs prompt treatment to save a life once the cascade has started. Particularly this is true for the short nosed, ‘brachycephalic’ breeds such as pugs and french bulldogs who are much more sensitive to heat than other breeds.

Cooling vests are available for dogs, they are soaked with water and allow evaporation. Have a paddling pool in your back garden so your dog can chose to lie in it to cool down. A fan will help inside the house to increase air movement particularly for the brachycephalic.

If you think that your dog is suffering from heat stroke you need to act quickly. The signs can be from panting to collapse or fitting. Offer water and cool the coat with water, not too cold so as not to produce a shock. Call your closest vet and ask to be seen as an emergency.

So how should we make sure that they stay cool?

Cats should also be kept out of the sun although usually cats are generally more sensible and less affected by the weather. White cats or any cat with white ears or nose need special attention with sunblock on their ear tips to prevent sunburn which can lead to a cancerous change. More difficult to put sunblock on cats’ noses so these are best kept in during the heat of the day.

Avoid exercise in the heat, walk your dog in the cooler morning or evening. Plan your walk to be shady and if possible to walk close to water allowing your dog a dip to cool down. A wet dog can then evaporate the water and the cooling process will mimic sweat cooling in humans.

Always take a water bottle and bowl for your dog and offer it frequently. Reduce the intensity of the exercise on hotter days, avoid ball throwing or asking your dog to jog with you, very often the dog will be willing to keep up but meanwhile is getting hotter and can still collapse with the heat.

And don’t forget your small furries, the rabbits and guinea pigs in their hutches, make sure they have plenty of shade and fresh air as well as water always available.

I hope that you and your pet enjoy the summer and stay safe and cool! For any more information or advice please do call us at Animal Health Centre

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Good Reads - Bruce Fellows’ book recommendations In his breathtaking The First Wave, Alex Kershaw tells the stories of the first soldiers to land on D-Day and their initial progress into France. It was a desperate battle and the stories are awful and awe-inspiring. There are gliders landing to secure bridges; parachute troops lost and searching for each other and commanders setting off to complete their missions with just a fraction of their men. There are cock ups and amazing deeds of heroism that save the day. A Scottish piper leads troops on and US Rangers scale cliffs under heavy fire. Read this and you’ll appreciate what those D-Day heroes really did.

Romy Hall is a dancer in San Francisco, where she grew up. Every street is a memory. Rachel Kushner tells Romy’s startling story in her riveting novel The Mars Room, the name of the strip club Romy dances at. Romy gets by but then kills her stalker and it’s a life sentence for her at a women’s correctional facility. She’s surrounded by prison inmates who are unusual and often disturbing; just like this novel. She needs a mug on the outside to exploit. Luckily there’s Gordon, who teaches literature at the prison. But how can she stay in touch with her seven year old son?

In the Heat of the Night is a great film but written by John Ball, it’s a great novel, too, gripping and thought-provoking, and recently re-issued. It’s a hot night in South Carolina and duty cop Sam Wood finds the body of a VIP visitor to the town. A little later Sam comes across the person he thinks must be the murderer, a black man by the name of Virgil Tibbs. Unfortunately for Sam, Virgil’s a California policeman. There’s a tangled web to unravel, which of course they manage, once Virgil is co-opted, and the police, both black and white, grow immensely through the experience.

The Female Persuasion, Meg Wolitzer’s enthralling new novel is the story of Greer Kadetsky and her friends. When her incompetent hippy parents botch her application to Yale, Greer ends up at a much less prestigious university and far away from her high school boyfriend Corey. Everything is bad until inspirational feminist Faith Frank gives a talk and later takes an interest in Greer and offers her a job. Witty and full of insight, this tale is peppered with fascinating characters: Greer’s friend Zee (daughter of judges), Corey (son of migrants), Faith herself, even Slowy, the turtle. There’s love and betrayal, too. It’s a great read.

Numbers; you can’t get away from them, headlines, government reports, TV viewing figures, they’re everywhere, but can we trust them? Anthony Reuben, BBC Head of Statistics, in his revealing and always entertaining Statistical offers ten easy ways to avoid being misled by statistics. First, ask yourself ‘Is this reasonably likely to be true?’ For example, research showed we use 42 billion plastic straws a year, which means 650 per year each. Well, really? Surveys, opinion polls, total costs vs marginal costs, percentages; these are some of the chapter headings in Reuben’s fascinating survey of things to be careful of. Read it and become more questioning.

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Fantasy Football - Prize Competition

Fantasy Football League Prize Competition If you fancy the dream of footballing glory, without lacing up a boot or rupturing a cruciate ligament - then here’s your chance. It’s time for the annual Bristol Community Magazines Fantasy Football competition. Can you become the best manager in BS9, 8 and 6? Can you bolster your CV for when Newcastle United sack their new manager this side of Christmas?

Premier League competition and they will do all the points calculation and admin.

To enter all you need to do is register your team (for free), select your squad and then each week manage it just as Pep Guardiola or Frank Lampard would. Buy players, sell players, choose your starting 11 and formation each weekend, turn your hairdryer towards the TV screen at halftime on a Saturday afternoon - and enjoy.

If you’ve not played before then the concept is pretty straightforward. You are the manager of a make-believe Fantasy League football team, and you start the season assembling a squad of players from the actual Premier League teams, with a budget of £100m. Then each week you select your first eleven to play a match against one of your local Fantasy League opponents, the result of which is determined by how well your respective chosen players actually perform in their real games that weekend. So if for example you have chosen Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson in your team and he scores a hat-trick in reallife against Aston Villa that weekend then your fantasy team gets a shed load of points. Pick a Burnley defender and he has a nightmare in reality against West Ham and your fantasy team will lose points. All of which can lead to that slightly uneasy situation when you detest Manchester United in real life but you are keen on them giving Spurs a real tonking because you have three Man U players in your team that weekend.

Go to the Fantasy Premier League website at fantasy.premierleague.com (so no www.), follow the Fantasy and Fantasy options (so not Fantasy Draft) and then the simple instructions on registering and getting started. Once you have done so you will be given the opportunity to join a league, and to take part in the “Bristol Communty Mags League” you will need the following joining code

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Although the real Premier League season starts on 9th August (with Gameweek 1) I have set up this competition to start in Gameweek 4, Saturday 31st August, to give as many readers as possible the chance to register after their summer hols.

Any problems at all do please get in touch with me (andy@bcmagazines.co.uk or 07845 986650) and I’ll talk you through things.

To make things a little more competitive then there is a mystery football-related prize for the overall winner of the league at the end of the season. Have fun, enjoy picking your team and remember - the Fantasy Football transfer window is always open!

If you can put these divided loyalties aside then the fantasy game makes Saturday afternoons so much better. It is completeley free to take part in and it couldn’t be easier. I have registered our own little league called “Bristol Community Mags League” within the overall official Fantasy 36

History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 139 - Staycation Holiday Essentials

households the cost of this gadget would have been a significant proportion of the weekly wage. A clue to its purpose is that it was made by the famous Tilley firm of Hendon, and ran on paraffin.

If one believes opinion polls more of us are taking holidays in the UK, and with budgets stretched many are opting for camping or caravan holidays.

If your holiday accommodation is a posh hotel the following items shouldn’t apply, but if your accommodation is either a caravan, campervans – the eponymous VW, or even a stately motorhome then read on and be amazed. Before setting off search out your cupboards; you might be lucky enough to find one of these once holiday essentials that I am about to describe.

No, it is not one of their paraffin pressure lamps, although before the availability of canned gas Tilley paraffin p r e s s u r e lamps, (known in America as Coleman l a m p s ) , t o g e t h e r with a Primus stove were recognised essentials for camping holidays and village life. This example, found for me by Colin Clewer of Newtown, is a domestic paraffin pressure iron - still in its original box. The advertisement claimed “Gives four hours of ironing on 1/3 pint paraffin in or out of doors!” Why waste time on the beach when one could catch up on the ironing – off grid?!

The first item was considered by the manufacturers to be an essential adjunct for a perfect 1950s holiday: a ‘British Made’ portable clothes line, “For use indoors or outdoors” although it looks as if it could only cope with ‘smalls’ or bikinis.

You could also add a frisson of excitement to your holiday experience, or at least engender amazing looks from your family and fellow campers. Impressed as they might be with your sartorial savvy, when they realise what it is they may just run away and leave the camp site to you. I recently found an advertisement for it in a copy of Punch magazine dated 18th January 1956, which offered the item for the princely sum of 72/6 plus purchase tax, (purchase tax was a sort of forerunner to VAT). For many

However on a more serious note even after WWII many villages did not have mains electricity, and domestic ironing was carried out using either the traditional flat iron heated on the kitchen range, or this even earlier variant, kindly loaned my friend the late Moira Rogers. This was heated by 37

History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones Lastly if the weather was too hot, paraffin could even provide a cooling breeze. In the 1900s you could buy a table top fan that was powered not by an electric motor but by a Stirling Cycle engine. The makers claimed that it would run for over an hour on a quarter of a pint of paraffin!

charcoal, which must have been responsible for quite a few black marks and maybe even burn holes! My Grandmother told me her traditional flat iron heated on the range gave a better finish.

The Tilly paraffin powered clothes iron was rather large and not designed to pack in one’s personal holiday bag. So what was m’lady to do? Help was at hand with the British Boudoir Iron which was not only small enough to tuck into a dressing case but could also be used to heat a pair of iron curling tongs. Unlike the Tilly iron it did not require a liquid fuel such as paraffin to power it - the iron was heated by solid methylated spirits in the form of a proprietary white chalky looking tablet or lozenge. The Iron was stood upside down on its specially shaped wooden handle and the Meta® fuel tablet placed in a holder and lit with a match. Although these items seem to date from the 1920s flapper era I can remember using Meta fuel tablets in the 1950s to power my Mamod model 1332 steam engine.

Ironically this clever device which was popular in the days before mains electricity supplies has recently made a comeback.

The modern version doesn’t use a paraffin lamp as a heat source but now sits on top of a wood burning stove to circulate the warm air into the room; a complete reversal of its original function. ©July 2019, Eur-Ing. Julian Lea-Jones, C.Eng, FRAeS (Editors Note - my 1970’s caravanning essentials were Vesta Paella, tinned whole carrots, Smash and Fray Bentos tinned steak and kidney pies - anyone else remember them with the same affection?)

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Who Died First - Does It Really Ma�er?

The saying goes that ‘where there’s a Will, there’s a way’. However, when it comes to succession planning for your loved ones, there’s a li�le known historical rule which could lead the way to complica�ons and even a legal ba�le.

The recently publicised High Court case involving the estates of the late John and Ann Scarle (a married couple), has brought the issue of ‘who died first?’ into the limelight.

Sadly, Mr and Mrs Scarle died of hypothermia in their home in Essex in October 2006.Their bodies were not found by neighbours until a week later. As is common practice between married couples and civil partners, Mr and Mrs Scarle owned their family home jointly.

It is also believed that they left Wills leaving the remainder of their estates to one another as well.

All of this would have been fairly straightforward, had it not been for the fact that both Mr and Mrs Scarle had children from previous marriages. If Mr Scarle had been the one to die first, his share of the property would have passed momentarily to his wife, and then ‘down the line’ to her two adult children. If on the other hand Mrs Scarle had been the one to die first, then her share of the property would have passed momentarily to her husband, and then ‘down the line’ to his adult daughter instead. Therefore, the issue of ‘who died first?’ becomes absolutely crucial to determining who inherits.

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Under a ninety four year old rule known as ‘the Commorientes rule’, when two or more people die at the same time in circumstances where it is uncertain which one of them died first, the general law assumes that the elder died before the younger.

In practice, this means that, in the case of Mr and Mrs Scarle, Mr Scarle (as the elder) would be deemed to have died first. Mr Scarle’s share of the property would then be deemed to have passed over to Mrs Scarle momentarily, and then down to her adult daughter on her death. This order of events would clearly completely disinherit Mr Scarle’s children, who are arguing, for various reasons, that the rule should not be applied in these circumstances.

The case continues and so it remains to be seen what decision the judge will reach. The Commorientes rule dates back to the Law of Property Act 1925 and so for a judge to rebut the firmly established doctrine of ‘deaths in order of seniority’, the evidence to the contrary is likely to need to be conclusive and irrefutable.

The implications of this Commorientes rule, for those who already have a Will in place, or for those looking to make a new Will, cannot be ignored. Factors which need care and consideration include: children and/or grandchildren from previous relationships or marriages; differing wishes for ultimate beneficiaries as between husbands and wives, or civil partners; and the passing of jointly owned assets.

The potential outcome of this High Court case is yet another reason why it is more important than ever to ensure that your existing Will has been recently reviewed and

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Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly nonauditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis on having fun. You will ideally be of a good standard (string and brass players particularly welcome).

We meet at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church, Westbury Hill on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 (term-time only). Free taster session for newcomers. Come and give us a try. For further information please visit www. westburyparkorchestra.com.

Details shown are accurate to the best of my knowledge, but dates, times & locations may change without notification. So if you are unsure, and to avoid disappointment, please contact the organiser listed to double check.

Bristol Cabot Choir is delighted to welcome new members for all voice parts. Why not come and sing with us for a ‘taster’ rehearsal before a simple audition? We meet at Redland URC on Mondays at 7.30 pm. FFI email admin@bristolcabotchoir. org, visit www.bristolcabotchoir.org or find us on Facebook.

Theatre, Concerts and Music Come and Sing Mozart’s Requiem. 5 October 2019 at Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School.

Choral Workshop £18 (incudes afternoon tea) and informal performance in Redland Hall at 7 pm. Performance free of charge with a retiring collecting in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society who run Singing for the Brain. For more information contact Sarah Hunter, email : sarah@theyews.net or call 07870 208789.

The Filtones Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday 4th September at Eden Grove Methodist Church from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. We are actively recruiting new members and welcome anyone who would like to drop in and just listen or give us a try. We are a non-auditioning choir and, an ability to read music, although useful, is not necessary as we supply learning CDs or in MP3 format. You will be assured of a very warm welcome and a cup of tea! For further information please contact our Chairman, Michael Hensman, on 0117 9655368, our secretary, Janet Higgins on 0117 9241534 or email dorothy.bryant@ btinternet.com Or just drop in – we shall be delighted to see you!

City Voices Bristol is a non auditioning community choir that welcomes new members.

Whether you have been in other choirs or haven’t sung since school days, why not come and join us? We are a friendly bunch of people of all ages and love singing both for relaxation and for enjoyment. We perform two concerts each year at St Georges Hall, with a wide repertoire from Mozart to the Beach Boys and Lady Gaga. If you are interested, we rehearse on a Monday evening from 7.30-9.30 in the Performing Arts Centre at Red Maids’ High School, Westbury on Trym.

Meanwhile if you want to find out more before then, please have a look at our website http:// www.cityvoicesbristol.org and make contact for more information.

‘Babbers’ Radio Show every Monday from midday to 2pm on Ujima Radio - 98FM. The show is organised and presented by older people for older people with the aim of helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation - although the topics we cover are interesting and relevant to all.

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The BCCS Choral Society is a small and friendly choir who meet weekly at the Bristol Cathedral Choir School on Wednesday evenings. We sing material spanning the core choral repertoire for the Spring concert as well as traditional songs and contemporary arrangements in the summer and carols in Advent. We will be singing Handel’s Messiah in March. If you’d like to find out more, please contact Christina May on maylearner@

Henleaze Singing for the Brain Group meets in the Bradbury Hall on Waterford Road, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday afternoons each month from 2.00 to 3.45. We start the session with refreshments and general socialising before singing. We have song books, and sing all sorts including songs from the musicals, 42

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What’s On & Community News well-known golden oldies and folk songs, and are accompanied on the piano. If you would like to attend a session, please contact Alzheimer’s Society local office in Bristol at bristol@ alzheimers.org.uk or 0117 961 0693.

our repertoire, (re-)discovering the voice you may have forgotten about, and being welcomed into the choir’s friendly social atmosphere. We perform for charity, for weddings and a wide range of events during the year. We rehearse every Thursday from 7.00pm till 9.15pm at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College). You will be made very welcome when you come along to a rehearsal. Also visit our website – bristolmvc.org.uk - to find out more, or phone 0117 968 2223.

Bristol Chamber Choir. Come and join Bristol’s oldest choir (founded in 1837). Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at Redland Park United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Further details can be found at www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk.

Please contact our Secretary, Rae Ford, on 0117 939 1685 or Rod Coomber on 01275 843 900 or email rodcoomber@aol.co.uk for more details.

NotaBene Vocal Ensemble has vacancies in all voice-parts to expand our dynamic a cappella group. Our repertoire includes a range of styles but mostly comprises modern/popular songs.

We perform from memory, often incorporating a theatrical performance style (nothing too scary). We rehearse on Monday evenings in Horfield, Bristol. Music-reading ability useful but not essential and entry is via a friendly audition.

Please contact Lisa Smith on 07966 459872 to discuss or email notabenebristol@yahoo.com.

Want to be involved in music? Can you count to 6? Don’t mind sitting on the floor? Join us Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java and are looking for new members for the 2018/9 season. We meet every Monday evening in the World Music Studio at Cotham School from 6.30 to 8.30 to play traditional & modern pieces.

If interested email keithripley27@gmail.com or phone 9444241. They can be seen on YouTube.

People of Note community choir is looking for new members, especially altos. We are friendly and it›s fun, the songs we sing are very varied, pop, folk, world music, original pieces, but not traditional choral. We meet in Southville on Tuesday and Clifton on Wednesday evenings.

Visit www.peopleofnote.co.uk or email peopleofnote@btinternet.com for more details.

Come along for a free taster!

Ladies – come and join our friendly choir!

Henleaze Ladies’ Choir, conducted by Jane English, sing a wide range of music from Brahms to songs from shows like ‘Caberet’. We meet on Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm -3.45pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze and re-start after our summer break on 12 September 2019. Come along and see what you’re missing – singing in a choir has big health benefits and is a lot more fun than working out! Contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278 for further details.

Exhibitions, Markets and Meetings

Sing with OutThereMusic’s North Bristol Community Choir who rehearse every Thursday evening between 7:45 - 9:45 at Westbury Park School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. There is no audition and we have an eclectic repertoire with a very warm welcome assured. For more details about the choir please visit www. outtheremusicbristol.co.uk - or just come along to a rehearsal.

Chandos Road Festival 2019! Sunday September 22nd 12 midday till 6pm, Chandos Road, Redland, BS6. Chandos Traders and Neighbourhood Associations welcome everyone for an afternoon of music and family-friendly fun. There’s something for everyone – live bands, acoustic stage, samba, childrens activities, yoga, bric-abrac, crafts and vintage, unbeatable street food for all tastes and loads more. A great way to round off the summer holidays!

Bristol Male Voice Choir invites new singers. The choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites.

You don’t have to read music to join the choir as a tenor, baritone or bass, but you will enjoy learning

Meeting hall for hire. Subud Hall, Wesley Place, Clifton, BS8 2YD. The Subud Hall is an ex Wesleyan Chapel next to the Downs with 2 beautiful, peaceful spaces 7/8 metres for hire.

Suitable for rehearsals, choirs, classes etc. Please call 07790519683 for more info.

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Feel good by doing good

Sophie Thomas, Community Fundraising Officer at Penny Brohn UK, is encouraging people to sign up: “This is our third annual Stomp and we’re hoping to make it even bigger and better. It’s a really fun day out for the whole family and everyone is welcome. Including dogs! We’d love to see lots of friends and families take part in Stomp this year to help us to support more people living with cancer.”

Take part in this year’s Stomp in aid of Penny Brohn UK and make happy memories with your friends and family. Stomp is a six mile sponsored walk to raise money to support people with cancer.

The family friendly event takes place on Saturday 12 October and is open to all ages. The walk starts at Anchor Square on the Bristol harbour-side and follows the towpath alongside the Avon Gorge towards Penny Brohn UK’s beautiful National Centre in Pill. The route will be well sign-posted and marshals will be on hand to guide Stomp walkers on their way.

The event will culminate with the Stomp Autumn Fayre at Penny Brohn UK’s National Centre where there will be stalls, refreshments and entertainment.

The fayre is open to the public as well as Stomp walkers.

Let’s walk together and sign up today at pennybrohn.org.uk/stomp19.

Registration is £12 for adults and £7 for children under 14.

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What’s On & Community News Fitness, Health and Wellbeing

more on our website: www.henleazetennisclub. co.uk (or give Heather a call on 0117 924 7441)

Menopause Matters - Getting to know yourself better. Supportive group and course for women going through the menopause and who want help in managing their symptoms. Commencing in June, Monday evenings at the Redland Club Burlington Road. For more information contact Tricia Worthington on 07962 892060 or tricia_ worthington@msn.com

Westbury Folk / Country Dancing on Tuesdays 1.15 - 3.15pm at The College, College Road, WoT. This is a sociable group meeting to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. No experience is necessary as all dances are called first. For further information, call Christine on 0117 962 2223. It’s £3 per person for each session.

Henleaze Tennis Club now offers Walking Tennis.

This is a slower version of the game and is designed so that anyone with a long-term health condition or who is inactive can participate. It can be enjoyed by many, you do not have to have a health condition to attend! Open to all, members and non-members, sessions take place on Wednesday morning at 9.15am. Cost £5.

Come and try it! Or for more information call 07411 263207

Drop-in Healing Session at the Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE (Ground Floor Community Room). Thursdays 5.00-6.30, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle and relaxing and helps restore balance and wellbeing. Recommended if you are feeling stressed or in need of some support. Run by Bristol Healing Group with trained volunteers and links with the Healing Trust. For further information please contact Barbara on 0117 908 2061.

Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby.

Every Friday 10am to 11.30, Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility.

Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender, email ktavender@bristolbearsrugby. com.

Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members , free taster seesions every Saturday morning in May. We have a full programmes of men’s ladies and mixed friendly and competitive matches. Reduced membership offer for the first year (£50). More information and contact details https://redlandgreenbowls.webs.com

Beginner-friendly ultimate frisbee club open to all ages and abilities. Come try the best sport you’ve never played. Find us on Facebook - search ‘North Bristol Ultimate’ - or email jake.f.waller@ gmail.com.

Scottish Country Dancing - come to Dance Scottish with RSCDS Bristol on Thursdays at 7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see www.rscdsbristol.info

Tai Chi = Unlimited Energy. This is one definition of this ancient Chinese system of exercise. Or in the words of one student “I find that Tai Chi classes with Karen develop a sense of harmony of body and mind. The classes are fun and inclusive and provide an encouraging environment in which to practice the flowing movements which bring a sense of calm“. Interested? Classes for beginners in Westbury, Southmead and Clifton.

See www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or phone 0117 9424167 for more information.

Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes are held every Tues 7.30-9.30pm from SeptApril; a fun and friendly way to exercise body and mind. Dress is informal, and no dancing partner needed. Beginners class is at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Rd., Henleaze BS9 4BT; contact Maggie on 01934 838175. More advanced dancers: at St.Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze BS9 4LD; contact Cheryl on 0117 401 2416. See www.wscbristol.co.uk for details.

Henleaze Tennis Club welcomes new members of all ages. We are a small friendly club. Our teams play to a good standard in the Avon leagues and we have a good level of club play for those who wish to play a more relaxed game. Check out 46

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Bee and Pollination Festival Saturday 31st August – Sunday 1st September 2019

Talks and demonstrations Honey tasting Latest pollinator research Wildlife Nurseries with bee-friendly plants Free tours of the Garden exhibits Admission: Adults £8.00 (£8.80 with Gift Aid).Children, Friends of the Garden, University staff and students FREE

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What’s On & Community News Fancy a ramble? How about joining us for enjoyable 8-10 mile walks on two Sundays per month? Our usual group size is 12-15 walkers. If you are interested please come and give Stoke Lodge Ramblers a try. For more details please visit www.stokelodgeramblers.wordpress.com or call our Secretary on 0117 950 0934.

speakers on various topics, plant sales and social events. Visitors are very welcome at £2 a visit.

For more details please call 0117 967 3160.

Henleaze & District Flower Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road in Henleaze.

Flower demonstrations are held on the second Thursday, practice classes on the fourth Thursday. New members are always welcome.

For more details please ring 0117 907 5724.

Westbury Harriers Running Club is for all ages and abilities, with a variety of different groups and sessions to suit all. Based at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex and Blaise Castle. Training nights Mondays and Thursdays 7pm with additional sessions at Yate track on Tuesday evenings and an informal social run on Saturday mornings.

See www.westburyharriers.com for more information on our events or joining us.

Volunteering and Charities Bristol Libraries are looking for people who’d love reading aloud and sharing literature with others.

We run 11 very successful shared reading groups in Bristol Libraries and some of them need an extra reader leader to support them. If you are this person or you think of anyone else who’d love to help, please contact us at libraries.volunteering@ bristol.gov.uk or josephineharwood@thereader. org.uk, 07807 106869

Bristol Morris Men welcome anyone who wants to try morris dancing. We practise on Thursday evenings in the Sports Hall at QEH School at Berkeley Place, Clifton from 8 to 10. For more information please visit www.bristolmorrismen. co.uk or call Grant on 0117 944 2165.

REMAP is a registered charity that designs and makes custom aids for the disabled. We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. If you can help please contact the Chairman at bristol.chair@ remap groups.org.uk or 0117 3295183 or visit www.bristol.remap.org.uk.

Gardening and Horticulture The Sea Mills Flower & Craft Show will take place on Saturday 14th September from 1pm to 4.30pm. Entry £1 per adult. This year there will be a variety of music and dance acts alongside community and trade stalls, birds of prey from Secret World Wildlife Rescue, kids nature based crafts courtesy of Sea Mills Community Garden, along side the flower, vegetable and variety of craft entries displayed in the hall. Programmes and entry forms (closing date Fri 6th Sept, entry fee applies) are available from Sea Mills Library and Cafe on the Square as well as online at seamillstogether.org.uk/flowershow.

To mark this special centenary year the theme of this years show is ‘The Addison Oak’. We are delighted to announce that BBC Bristol’s Ali Vowles will be attending the show to present the trophies. Refreshments including cream teas will be available during the afternoon. The Show is held at Sea Mills Community Centre behind the library on Sylvan Way. Postcode BS92NQ and entries are open to all amateurs.

If you’d like to get more active or involved in your community why not give an hour a week or a day a month and help Marie Curie as we continue to provide care to patients and their families? If you enjoy meeting new people and raising money for a great cause, we would love to hear from you.

FFI please contact Helen Isbell on 0117 924 7275 or email Helen.Isbell@mariecurie.org.uk.

Friendship, Social and Support Henleaze Senior Film Club. Monday 19 August at 2pm - presents “Edie” (12A) starring Sheila Hancock. Sheila Hancock plays Edie an 83 year old who believes it’s never too late…packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have – climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze.

The Alpine Garden Society meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at Westbury Methodist Church, Westbury Hill, at 7.30pm. We have 48

REAR LANE – DO WE HAVE A RIGHT TO USE THIS?

right of way whether it is on foot and/or with vehicles. Sometimes there may be conditions on the time of day that the right can be used and who will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of it.

Laura Wilkinson of AMD Solicitors provides an insight into use of rear accessways and lanes.

b) Even if there have been no express rights of way granted it is possible that a private right of way can be established though evidence of long use. This is called a right “by prescription”. Provided it can be shown that it has been used for over 20 years without permission from a third party or in secret and that no payment has been made for the use of it, then a right of way can be established.

In many parts of Bristol there are lanes or access paths to the rear of properties used either to gain access to garages or as a pedestrian right of way for the removal of rubbish. As a property owner it is important to understand whether you have a right to use a rear accessway.

A right of way may exist in one of the following ways:1.

Repairing a private right of way

A public right of way

Often no one party can be identified as responsible for the maintenance and repair of an accessway. In this instance the usual practice is for the owners of adjoining properties to join together informally to contribute towards any repairs or, alternatively, each individual property owner will maintain the part adjoining their property.

Buyers should therefore be aware that private lanes may therefore not be maintained and repaired to the highest standard.

This is a general right which can be enjoyed by the public over an adopted highway or path which is maintained by the Local Authority. A Local Search undertaken at the time of your purchase should show whether the accessway is adopted by the Local Authority.

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A private right of way

This can be established either by:-

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a) An express agreement contained in historic deeds giving the owner of the property a right of way. The deed should specify the exact route, any restrictions on the extent of the width or height of the

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from a variety of backgrounds with many diverse interests. Please join us. We also meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ every second Friday in the month for an informal coffee morning from 11.

Westbury Park WI meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting (up to 3 visits allowed).

Refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details.

North Bristol Alzheimer Café meets on the first Tuesday of the month at St Monica Trust, Oatley House, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3TN from 3.30 – 5.30. We provide a relaxed, informal and safe space in which issues surrounding dementia can be aired. Refreshments are served and most weeks live music is played. There is no charge to attend, free on-site parking is usually available and the number 1 bus stops right outside. FFI or to register your attendance contact Jacqui Ramus - tel 07854 185 093 or email jacqui. ramus@stmonicatrust.org.uk.

“Simply Social” Activity and Social Club. Whether you are single or in a relationship, enhance your social life by joining our friendly social club. We are run by members for the members and enjoy a packed programme of activities including walking, live music, dancing, dining out, badminton, a reading group, weekends away and foreign holidays. There are no age limits although most of our members are 40+. Check out www. simplysocial.org.uk or phone us on 07971 427 766, and come along to one of our Thursday Club nights.

Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members willing to give their time, interested in making new friends, building business contacts and using their skills to help others. We meet Weds lunchtimes at The Redland Green Club (Redland Lawn Tennis & Squash Club). www.cliftonrotary. org or email secretary@cliftonrotary.org

Soroptimist International Bristol is part of a global organisation founded in Bristol for women.

We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Long Ashton Golf Club. During the year we support various charities and have an interesting speaker programme. Do look at our website or for more details email: sibristol@ hotmail.co.uk (www.sigbi.org/Bristol)

Bristol Grandparents Support Group gives support to grandparents who are estranged from their grandchildren due to family breakdown.

We give support over the phone, via email, Skype and at our regular meetings held at 9 Park Grove, Bristol. BS6 7XB. Tel 07773 258 270 more information or visit www.bgsg.co.uk.

Bristol Brunel Lions Club - We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 for 7.30. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for very good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or on Facebook or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com.

Happy Days Memory Café meets 1st Friday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00 at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 3TD. The café is aimed at carers and people living with dementia and the plan is that we have fun. Why not check us out?

For more information please contact Tony on 0117 968 1002 or check our Facebook page.

Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30 for 1.00 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for more details see www.bristolrotary.org or contact Martina Peattie at mpeattie@btopenworld.com

The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meets every first Saturday of the month at St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am - 12 noon. Carers, relatives, spouses and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with speakers

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What’s On & Community News Westbury-on-Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm, Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as Friends of the Fellowship. For more info phone Tony McKenna on 0117 950 2059.

those who enjoy the arts and we welcome new members. Lectures are given monthly from September to May on a wide range of subjects by specialists in their field. The new season will start with a lecture on 10 September on “Ballet Russes, Diaghilev and his circle”. Lectures are held at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information visit our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk

Calling all Carers! Would you like the opportunity to share your experiences, relax and make new friends? Then come and join the Carers’ Support Group (formerly Henleaze Carers’ Group).

We meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month, 10 to 12, in Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more information please call Monica Rudston 0117 942 6095.

The NT Bristol Centre is a voluntary group in support of the National Trust. Visits to NT and similar properties, and gardens, are arranged by the Bristol Centre for the membership of the Centre. Forthcoming trips include Thursday 8th August: Ugbrooke House (HHA) & Cullompton Church, by coach; Tuesday 20th August: Giffords Circus, Minchinhampton, by coach; Thursday 5th September: Arlington Court (NT) & National Carriage Museum, by coach; and Thursday 19th September: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see the “Mary Rose”, by coach. If you would like to join the centre, please contact Mrs Janet Stanton on 0117 4563497 or visit our website on www.ntbristolcentre.btck.co.uk

Carers’ Support Group Open Meeting - Thursday 26th September, 10am - 12 noon in The Coffee Bar, Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze, BS9 4BT. An opportunity for anyone caring for a friend or relative at home who would like to meet others in similar situation to drop in. Two Carers’ Support Officers from the Vassall Centre will be present, there will be an information stall and lots of cake! Call Monica 07851120312 or just come along. You are assured of a friendly welcome!

Bus Pass Poets. Come along and share your poetry with us. We meet once a month at libraries on local bus routes. For more details or dates for our forthcoming meetings please contact Julie on 01179 428637 or text Edith 07500 143357.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers. Weds evenings 8 -10 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall.

Dancing - Ballroom and Sequence (If you haven’t danced for a long time we will help you learn). Social activities Annual membership £8.

Members: £3 per session. Visitors welcome: £4 per session. Come in to see us or telephone Donna on 01275 832 676 or Wilma on 0117 962 8895 for information.

Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust, BS7 0PQ (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a try. For further information contact Sue on 0117 924 7871.

General Interests

The Bristol Astronomical Society hosts a series of astronomical talks, events and activities.

We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often stage Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Details of all events are on our website: www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk - All welcome.

Stoke Bishop Local History Group meets at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, BS9 1EX five times a year. We do research, we publish books and we hold regular talks. Our next talk will be “The History of Stoke Lodge” with Helen Powell on Friday 6th September. Interested in local history? Welcome! Membership £6 p.a. Visitors £3. Contact sblocalhistory@gmail.com or Jenny Weeks 0117 968 6010. Follow us on Facebook for updates on all events of interest in our area!

Bristol University of the Third Age (U3A) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from

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What’s On & Community News 2 to 4. For further info please contact Heddy Sara on 0117 924 1318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. Or email nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com.

The recent spell of good weather certainly seems to have been welcomed by the North Bristol bee population, and anecdotal evidence (from my garden) suggests that it is a good year for our pollinating friends.

A bee-keeping reader however sounds a note of caution following a sighting in Hampshire of an individual, female Asian hornet.

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The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than a bee. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees and work is already underway by Defra’s National Bee Unit to monitor for any hornet activity and to identify any nests which may be in the vicinity.

The Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We usually meet on the first Monday of every month (except when it is a bank holiday when it is the second Monday) at central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square. For more details visit www.bristol.humanist.org.uk or www.meetup.com/Bristol-Humanists.

The Bristol Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the meeting room of the United Reform Church at the bottom of Blackboy Hill (Whiteladies Road) starting at 7.30 p.m. Contact 0117 956 7853.

Nicola Spence, Defra Deputy Director for Plant and Bee Health, said: “We recognise the damage they can cause to honey bee colonies and other beneficial insects.

Please continue to look out for any Asian hornets and if you think you’ve spotted one, please report it“

North West Bristol Camera Club is an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields. New members of any level of ability are most welcome.

For details contact Neville at nevwgoodman@ mac.com.

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My honey-farming friend tells me that if you suspect you have seen an Asian hornet you can report this using the iPhone and Android app ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ or by emailing alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk.

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(Photos printed with kind permission of Butterfly Conservation - www.butterfly-conservation.org) (Photos printed with kind permission of Butterfly Conservation - www.butterfly-conservation.org) The Big Butterfly Count Whether it is the prolonged period of good weather or a better than average supply of food, maybe I’m just being more observant, or indeed maybe it’s just my imagination - but wherever I’ve been over the last few weeks there seem to be more butterflies in gardens, fields and hedgerows than Common I recall in recent years. Here are some of the most common Blue Comma Brimstone Red Admiral butterflies you are likely to encounter in your garden or on your summer travels in the UK. Butterfly Spotting How many can you spot? If you fancyBlue doing your bit for wildlife reserarch then why not feed Common Comma Brimstone Red Admiral your results in toSpotting Butterfly Conservation who are behind the Big Butterfly Count which Butterfly I'm not sure if it is the prolonged period of good weather or a better than average supply of food, runs until 11th August? Visit their website www.butterfly-conservation.org for a butterfly maybe I'm just being more observant - or maybe it's just my imagination but wherever I've been spotting chart download the recording for your smartphone.

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Sport from page 26 1.a) Brisbane, b) Rio de Janeiro, c) Madrid; 2. Tracey Neville; 3.a) 12, b) 8, c) 12; 4.

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Children’s Puzzles from page 20 Characters 1. Scooby Doo; 2. Kipper; 3. Snoopy; 4. George Pig (Peppa’s brother); 5. Bagpuss; 6. Bart Simpson; 7. Spongebob Squarepants; 8. Tinky Winky; 9. Ben 10; 10.

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