The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine - June 2019

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Issue no. 54, June 2019

Twelve thousand free monthly copies delivered across Redland, Cotham, Kingsdown, Westbury Park and north Clifton

In this month’s issue - Prize Wordsearch (page 8), the history behind Metford Road (page 23), 11 Questions for - the Trail previous owner! (page 34), Health Matters In This Issue - Sea Mills 100 Heritage 8-9 June, (page 40), Westbury Park Arts (page 47) 1 plus all the regular stuff

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The Editor’s Small Piece Hello there and I hope this finds you in good health, good mood, a good place - or maybe even all three. As ever the “small piece” is the last thing to be done before the magazine goes to print, and then I’ll be off to exercise my democratic right to vote before heading off for a wet, windy Welsh break. By the time you read this we’ll have picked through the pieces of the European elections, goodness knows what will be happening in our domestic parliament and we will be in flaming June again. Ah yes, that time of the year when Mr Zuckerberg reminds “all” my friends to get in touch and take the proverbial over just how old I am. What happened to good old fashioned cards?

Plenty of stuff inside this month, including the start of a new series looking at various health and wellbeing issues. We start with an article on page 40 from Dr Kate Donoghue about mental health, especially in youngsters, which I hope you will find interesting. Future topics? Well, not sure yet but if you have some experience and fancied writing a piece about a health-related topic that readers might find interesting then do please get in touch. Contact details below.

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Useful Information Contact Numbers

Bristol City Council

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Electricity Emergencies 0800 365 900 Water Emergencies 0845 702 3797 Avon & Somerset Police Non-Emergencies 101 (new no.)

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Southmead Hospital 0117 950 5050 Bristol Royal Infirmary 0117 923 0000 Bristol Children’s Hospital 0117 342 8460 NHS non-emergency 111 Bristol Blood Donation 0117 988 2040 The Samaritans 08457 909090 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 76975 55 ChildLine 0800 11 11 National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 Telephone Pref Service 0845 070 0707 Mailing Pref Service 0845 703 4599 West of England Care & Repair - help, advice & info 0300 323 0700

The Council website offers residents information about BCC services including council tax, bins & recycling, schools, leisure, business, streets and parking. Visit www.bristol. gov.uk or contact the General Enquiries switchboard on 0117 922 2000.

Trains to / From Temple Meads Trains depart from Redland Station to Temple Meads at the following times Monday -Friday 0628, 0645, 0744, 0819, 0852, 0932, 1019, 1052, 1133, 1219, 1251, 1333, 1419, 1451, 1534, 1619, 1650, 1732, 1819, 1914, 1948, 2019, 2154, 2235, 2319

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Late Post - there is a late post box at the main Post Office sorting depot on the A38 at Filton.

Currently the late post is at 7pm.

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Prize Wordsearch We have a sporting theme to the Prize Wordsearch this month, in which the winning entrant will receive a Summer Sports Pass to the University of Bristol sports facilities, valid for a 6 week period over the summer. This covers use of the swimming pool on Queens Road in Clifton, the Indoor Sports Centre on Tyndall Avenue and the facilities (inc. the outdoor but not indoor tennis courts) at the Coombe Dingle Sports Complex.The pass has been kindly donated by the Sport, Exercise and Health team at the University of Bristol.

Your entry must be submitted no later than 30th June - send them in to 8 Sandyleaze,WoT, BS9 3PY, email andy@bcmagazines.co.uk, call 0117 259 1964 or text 07845 986650.

Right, here are the sports you are looking for - best of luck!

Gymnastics Horse Racing Rugby Union Badminton Hockey Show Jumping Skiing Baseball Motor Racing Archery Football

To enter, complete the wordsearch puzzle.

Listed below are twenty one leading sports.

Twenty of them have been hidden in the puzzle - meaning that there is one sport that _____________________________ is missing. If you fancy winning the Sports Pass just send me the name of the missing sport. Words can be hidden written forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal.

Sports

M C R O Q U E T J X G O T G I N F Q I D I G I N

W R G L F Y Y E J N E Y R E H C R A Q M J W M O

X U Q N S Q K Z I G C E N P Q I W D B C G M T T

N G G B N J R C T M I Q G X U A G T C S G E D N

K B A G A F A I E P X E Y Y K D H G P Q N I R I

U Y G U J R N T K U L Q F W H O N E D N V M S M

gymnastics

R U G O E R N D C R V C P T C I E U I S L Q M D

G N Y S V J A U I Y T S V K P D Z S F Z U V R A

F I R H P R V G R R U Z E M W G Z Q R A T C M B

A O U U T M A M C N M Y U A Q H N R S Q N L Q F

croquet

H N K S F A T D J J S J Y O T D H H S F F R X K

L L A B T O O F X E W G J R U G N I M M I W S M

D V Q O O N C X N O U I W J U R K M E B S Y W Y

F D H A P T A L H R U G B Y L E A G U E A J L E

B Z K Q M Y S S F U K X H H J I G Y X D S L L U

L O P B U Q B D S F E J F J D W F S B M C S U H

T V J G B B E Z N C N Q E U L B M J N O I Q B X

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H I V J D X C K U N I K J Q A L J C N L T X Y S

G N I C A R R O T O M T A S N L E M W P S N F Z

T F R B Y S K A Z Y O C E A O M N G J Q A K D Z

T X L P N K Q P S F R B R L C G M J P B N T K E

Squash Cricket Croquet Swimming Tennis Darts Athletics Golf Date: ____________ Speedway Rugby League

L V H O V S K N N P A T Q D H P O X H E M R Y S

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The winner of the April wordsearch competition was an emailed entry from Sue Pickard. Sue wins herself two RSPB bird books for correctly spotting that the wren was the garden bird missing from the puzzle.

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Senio r Snippe ts

Tips to communicate with people living with dementia

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 edition, we will be sharing some tips and ideas about how to communicate with people living with dementia.

When communicating with someone with dementia, there are many things to consider, and remember that talking isn’t always the most effective method.

Acknowledge what the person has said - Even if they don’t answer your question, express that you’ve heard them and encourage them to say more about their answer.

Use gestures, movement and facial expressions - Physical signs and body language can all convey meaning and help get messages across, especially when speaking becomes more difficult.

Use Humour - Laughing can help to bring you closer together, and may relieve the pressure.

Become an active listener - Listening is a very important aspect of engaging with someone with dementia. Look for non-verbal cues such as facial expressions and body language to try and understand what they are trying to tell you.

Let the person express their feelings - If the person is feeling sad, don’t try and persuade them away from that feeling. Showing you care by just listening is sometimes the best method of communicating.

Use physical contact to provide reassurance - Holding or patting the person’s hand or putting your arm around them might be all that is needed to let them know you are there for them.

Communication difficulties can be frustrating and upsetting for people with dementia as well as their carers and loved ones. The above methods are just a few ways to help alleviate some of the tensions you may experience.

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Music - present, past and future. Duncan Haskell Album of the Month June

Next Step

There is No Other by Rhiannon Giddens (Nonesuch Records)

Folk Roots, New Routes by Shirley Collins & Davy Graham (Decca) Both in terms of its scope and setup, There Is No Other can be seen as a clear descendant of Shirley Collins 1964 collaboration with renowned folk guitarist Davy Graham. It’s a record which failed to earn either commercial success or even acclaim upon its release, but went on to influence artists such as Sandy Denny, Bert Jansch and even Jimmy Page.

Having covered folk label Topic Records in great detail last month, we were prepared to turn our attention to a different genre this time, but then the new record by Rhiannon Giddens dropped and our plans changed.

Of course, though ostensibly a folk artist, the North Carolina-born songwriter is comfortable ranging far and wide and this album finds her teaming up with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi to explore sounds from around the globe.

Collins was inspired by meeting the folklorist / sound collector Alan Lomax in the States and added American music, such as the mountain song Pretty Saro, alongside traditional British folk tunes such as Lord Greggory. Graham’s guitar playing only increased the eclectic nature of the set, bringing in influences such as Indian raga and North African blues. These seemingly disparate threads were expertly weaved together by the pair throughout. Take The Cherry Tree Carol, a song with lyrics dating back to the 15th century which Shirley Collins had previously recorded for her debut album Sweet England; augmented by Graham’s ground-breaking playing, Collins brings this century’s old tale into the future and made it accessible to all – inspiring a generation of folk musicians to broaden their horizons and seek new sounds.

Too often, projects such as these defeat their own purpose through self-indulgence or inaccessibility, but Giddens and Turrisi avoid such pitfalls and invite the listener into their world. That success is partly achieved by the inclusion of well-known standards such as Wayfaring Stranger and Little Margaret.

Though the words and melody are familiar, instruments like a Middle Eastern frame drum take them in wholly new directions.

Once the pair have you in their multi-cultural grasp, there’s no relenting.The rhythmically frantic Pizzica di San Vito and stripped-back version of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Black Swan, complete with eerie drone, sit comfortably alongside their version of Brown Baby (written by civil rights activist Oscar Brown Jr) and her own compositions Ten Thousand Voices and the title track, which pairs her signature banjo with another unexpected explosion of percussion.

Such subtle delights greet every turn.

Gig of the Month Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton @ Winston Theatre,Tuesday 25th June Just as Francesco Turrisi is a veritable one-man-band of talent, so is Californian multiinstrumentalist Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton, who will be playing this month as part of the River Town festival. Adept at banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and the bones, Paxton matches his technical prowess with humour, storytelling and great music in order to transport his audiences back to the 1920s. This is another opportunity to immerse yourself in different cultures and musical genres, while still having a great night out.

Closing with the piano-led He Will See You Through, complete with another exquisite vocal from Giddens, it’s clear that she and Turrisi have put much thought into this record – belying the five days it took to make. Managing to touch on styles as varied as Appalachian bluegrass and Italian traditional without losing its way (or the attention of the listener), There Is No Other really is something of a miracle.

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Quiz Time - answers on page 59 General Knowledge 1 2

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Name the four UK patron saints and the dates they are celebrated.

Who voiced the following film characters - a) Darth Vader in Star Wars, b) Woody in Toy Story, and c) Princess Fiona in Shrek?

Name the flowers shown below (l to r)

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Who won the 2019 Super Bowl?

How many points are scored for a) an unconverted try in Rugby League, b) a win in a speedway race, c) the inner red ring on an archery target?

3 Who won athletic gold for GB on “Super Saturday� at the London 2012 Olympics?

4 In what year did Henry Cooper knock down but ultimately lose to Muhammad Ali in their first World Heavyweight Championship fight?

5 Name the sporting venues shown below (clockwise from top left) 6 In what event did David Hemery win gold for GB in the 1968 Olympics?

7 Who are the reigning ICC World Cricket Champions?

8 Who won the 2001 Badminton Horse Trials?

9 At what sports did or do these pairings represent their country - a) Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms, b) David Bryant and Tony Allcock, c) Chris Mears and Jack Laugher?

10 What colours do the following sports competitors wear - a) the leading sprinter in the Tour de France, b) the dog in trap 5 of a UK greyhound race, and c) a current England Twenty20 cricket player?

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Who are these people better known as (clues in brackets) - a) Thomas Mapother IV (TC), b) Reginald Dwight (EJ), c) Anna Mae Bullock (TT)?

5 Name the three main one or two digit A roads that head SE, S and SW from Bristol - and where do they ultimately take you in that direction?

6 Which married TV couples were played by the following actors and actresses a) Leslie Grantham and Anita Dobson, b) Jean Alexander and Bernard Youens, and c) Brian Roper and Yootha Joyce?

7 When was the decimal 1/2p coin withdrawn from circulation and when was the 20p coin introduced?

8 In which countries did the following inventions originate - a) the modern traffic roundabout, b) the ballpoint pen, and c) the printing press?

9 What do snooker player Judd Trump, singer-songwriter Paul McCartney and ex-President Barack Obama have in common?

10 What is the capital city of a) New Zealand, b) Kenya, and c) Turkey?

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Gardening Top Tips - Hilary Barber should be growing vigorously now and so regularly tie in new stems to prevent a mass of new shoots which break easily

1. After a very dry April, try to ensure that you are using water saving techniques in the garden. Always mulch your soil to retain moisture, and only water the garden in the morning or evening and direct to the base of the plant. If necessary, I water heavily every 3 days. Also make sure that your pots have saucers underneath.

11 . In the vegetable garden, it’s not too late to sow salads, radishes, carrots, spinach and chard. Plant out and stake tomato plants, french and runner beans and water well. Don’t forget to pinch out your broad bean tips and keep pinching out tomato side shoots in the ‘armpits’ as soon as they appear on cordon (single stemmed) tomato varieties.

Don’t forget to scatter slow release fertiliser around your fruit bushes, and raspberries

2. Keep on top of your weeds! Dig up perennial weeds such as dandelions and couch grass, and hoe chickweed, shepherds purse and hairy bittercress before they seed.

3. Mow your lawn every week, but if it’s dry don’t cut too short. It’s not too late to fertilise with seaweed extract, but do it just before rain, as then it will be watered in.

12 If you haven’t planted out your summer pots, pelargoniums bring a splash of colour, especially when planted with trailing lobelia. I am excited to be given some climbing Rhodochiton Purple Bells this year which I am looking forward to seeing!

4. Keep deadheading as this will encourage your plants to produce more flowers instead of diverting energy into producing seeds

Happy gardening! Hilary. www.facebook.com/HilaryBarberGardens

5. Now that they have photosynthesised back into the bulb, you can take all the untidy dead leaves off your daffodils.

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6. Stake all tall perennials if you haven’t done so already, to stop them flopping over.

7. Give a good feed to your roses to ensure that they continue flowering - organic chicken manure pellets or liquid seaweed extract is best for the organic gardener as they don’t suppress the growth of beneficial mycorrhizal fungi. Other plants could do with the same too, so that they continue to flower throughout the summer.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 138 - Why Metford Road?

William went to Sherborne School in Dorset.

The History of the School written by A.B. Gourlay contains an account about one of the schoolboy William Ellis’ escapades which was the mounting of a cannon on the slopes above the school and firing it by stealth and escaping detection in haste.The narrator went on to say that this “showed his [William’s] early tastes.”

Some years ago I was pleased to be numbered amongst those who were able to help our now sadly late friend Veronica Smith ferret out snippets of information about Bristol’s street names, information that she then spent a number of years cross-checking and putting in alphabetical order. The result was Bristol’s Street name ‘Bible’ which ran to two editions and which I referred to in my first BS6 article back in 2007 with a brief note about Metford Road.

William arrived in Bristol as an Engineering apprentice with Brunel’s Bristol and Exeter railway. Later as a qualified Engineer he worked on both the Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth railway and the Wycombe railway. He was also responsible for design improvements for a number of surveying instruments which probably helped with his election as an Associate of the Institute of Civil Engineers and with his subsequent senior appointment with the East India Railway under (Sir) Alexander Rendel.

Why Metford, you may ask. Like many of our street names a simple name often conceals a fascinating story. In this case the road that runs from Cossins Road, to Harcourt Road in Redland is named in memory of William Ellis Metford, a talented inventor who was born on the 4th of October 1824 at Taunton where his father was a physician.

Unfortunately his arrival in Monghyr (Munger), in the state of Bihar, coincided with the start of the Indian Mutiny. He and other railway staff helped defend the town and the garrison, but the task caused lasting damage to his health and within the year he was forced to relinquish his post and return to England.

William’s engineering and design background together with his experiences during the Indian Mutiny led to the realisation that a better rifle was needed. His interest in firearms resulted in several improvements to rifle and ballistics design, and ultimately led to him designing and developing an improved sportsman’s rifle. A strong advocate of his designs was Thomas Francis Fremantle (the 3rd Baron Cottesloe) who owned land in Redland, possibly explaining why William came to Bristol and settled in Redland Villa in Elm Lane until his death in 1899.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones improved rifle and other inventions that included optical instruments. Perhaps it was the Baron’s initial encouragement which led him to become the Proprietor & Sole inventor of the ‘Metford Sporting Rifle’ which won four Gold Medals, was prized by marksmen and was a consistent match winner for many years.

Ironically it was William’s experience in the Indian Mutiny that led to his design and which formed the basis for many modern rifles, not least the Lee-Enfield which was used by the Indian soldiers who fought so gallantly on our side in the Second World War. [Coincidentally a local memorial to those Sikhs was unveiled

by HRH the Duke of Kent at Castle Park on Tuesday 2nd April 2019].

but I expect they would have been markedly different from the motorist enraging schemes we have today. I once asked what the letters ETM seen on some large Lorries stood for – I was told, Exasperate The Motorist. I wonder what the Victorian equivalent was. Another of his more pacific inventions, which was demonstrated at an international exhibition, was a mechanism for cutting precious stones.

One of William’s home skills, if carried out today, would almost certainly result in a complete lockdown of that part of Redland with the surrounding streets cordoned off and the neighbours evacuated from their houses. What did he used to do at home that would evince such a response? Nothing much really, he just used to make his own ammunition, filling his cartridges with black powder. Whether or not he also mixed his own powder I don’t know – probably.

William Metford died at his home in Elm Lane and is buried in Redland Parish Churchyard, where the memorial to William and his wives can still be seen on the Woodstock Road side of the Churchyard (seen here, courtesy of J Baker).

Sikh soldiers in the Indian Army with their Lee Enfield rifles In 1856 William also developed an explosive rifle bullet which was adopted by the Government in 1863, until its use was banned by the Geneva Convention. Yet another of his pyrotechnic experiments included pioneering work in double rocket propulsion, predating the work of the famous American Rocket pioneer Robert H Goddard.

Amongst William’s innovations was a scheme for traffic calming in Bristol. Whether his proposals for calming our nineteenth century traffic were ever adopted I do not know,

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Good Reads - Bruce Fellows’ book recommendations At the heart of Cherry by Nico Walker is a story of first love. Our unnamed narrator links up with Emily at High school in Ohio. Although they’re together their lives seem aimless. She leaves to go to college; he joins the army, trains as a medic and goes to Iraq, where of course he sees horrors. Life afterwards becomes an endless struggle to find the money to buy drugs. It can’t end well, as our guy predicts. But then he finds he has an unusual talent – for robbing banks. This novel should be depressing but despite its anguish it’s powerful, funny, and strangely uplifting.

Cassandra Darke, the eponymous heroine of Posy Simmonds gripping new graphic novel, is comfortably off but mean and selfish and thinks the worst of everyone. Convicted of fraud and now doing community service, she attends her art dealer ex-husband’s memorial service and then finds she’s had an intruder at home. Could her niece Nicki be involved? An illegal immigrant and East End thugs come into it but above all there are Simmonds’ wonderfully expressive illustrations in monochrome and full colour. The book is a joy to read, with a convincing story and much humour.

But will it be redemption or comeuppance for the unlovable Cassandra?

In Alan Judd’s excellent new thriller, Accidental Agent, Charles Thoroughgood, Head of MI6, finds himself forced from his desk to investigate Gareth, a subordinate and possible successor, who may be exceeding his brief by trying to influence Brexit negotiations. The godson of Charles’ wife is a concern, too, having converted to Islam and become a regular at a suspect mosque. Is an atrocity on the horizon? This always readable novel is very well-plotted and authentic sounding, and bang up to date with surveillance, counter-surveillance and break ins, not to mention liquid lunches having given way to sandwiches at the desk, oh, and a violent ending.

TV journalist, dance champion; what else can Stacey Dooley manage to do? Well, write books, if Women Who Fight Back is anything to go by.

Often imagining herself in their situations and wondering what she would do, she describes the harrowing lives of the women she’s featured in her TV shows. Like Maria, who walked across the desert from Mexico to USA and now sends money home to her children, or Shereen, a yazidi woman in Mosul searching for her sister, who confronts an ex-ISIS fighter like the one who held her as a sex-slave. This book and the women in it are simply inspiring.

Recently re-issued, Victor Headley’s 1992 novel Yardie is a compelling and uncompromising depiction of the music and drug culture in London and of the inevitable violence surrounding it at the time. D arrives at Heathrow carrying drugs and immediately breaks free of the gang he’s working for.

He meets up with friends and associates who’ve already moved to London from Jamaica and he’s off on the road to success, which means a smart car, an automatic and lots of jewellery. It’s an appalling life to lead but Headley makes it clear why for a poor Jamaican kid, it’s the only way that offers any hope.

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Campbell also played a key part in setting up United Housing Association and, in 2006, the Lord Mayor of Bristol presented her with the One Person Can Make a Difference award.

Princess Campbell died in 2015.

25 June 1836 Following a report of the Watch Committee, and a direct result of the Municipal Corporation Act, Bristol Constabulary was founded. The city was split into four divisions, each with its own station, and Joseph Bishop, a senior officer in the Metropolitan Police Force, was appointed the city’s new Superintendent of Police.The 232 strong force was issued with a uniform of top hat, blue coat, white dress trousers, truncheon and rattle.

Music

21 June 1969 Led Zeppelin play at Colston Hall as part of their UK tour. They were supported on the tour by Blodwyn Pig and The Liverpool Scene, and it was promoted by the booking agency, Chrysalis. Songs on the setlist included: Train Kept a Rollin’, I Can’t Quit You Baby, Dazed and Confused,White Summer / Black Mountainside, You Shook Me, How Many More Times, and Communication Breakdown.

1 June 1858 Founded by Scottish businessman Peter Stewart Macliver and Newcastle journalist Walter Reid, the first edition of the Western Daily Press was published. It was originally established as a penny broadsheet, comprising only four pages. Reid, the paper’s editor, said of their role that it was, “Our duty to be tolerant of no wrong or injury to the lowest or the highest of the community” and that the paper would, “act upon conviction and therefore guide opinion.”

26 June 2001 Tricky released his fifth studio album, Blowback.

Even though the record featured guest performances from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette and Ed Kowalcyz (of the band Live), it failed to earn the success of previous albums such as Maxinquaye and Nearly God and only reached No 34 in the UK charts.

Reviews were also mixed, with the NME awarding it 6/10. Tricky himself later declared that he made the album for the money as he was broke.

10 June 1921 The foundation stone of the Bristol Homeopathic Hospital was laid by HRH The Prince of Wales in a ceremony held at the hospital’s new Hampton House address in Cotham.

The building, which officially opened in 1925, was designed by local architect George Oatley who was knighted the same year. Oatley also designed the Wills Memorial Building and worked on improvements to the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Sport 17 June 2013 It was announced that Bristol’s basketball team had received financial backing from Stephen Lansdown’s Bristol Sport Ltd. As part of the deal, the club would be rebranded as the Bristol Flyers (previously Bristol Academy Flyers) from the 2014 season and entered into the top-level British Basketball League. The Flyers were established in 2006 and play their home matches at the SGS WISE Arena in Stoke Gifford.

1 June 2018 Bristol Rugby become the Bristol Bears for their return to the Gallagher Premiership. Stephen Landsown (again), the club’s owner explained, “The bear is emblematic of leadership, of strength and confidence, of standing against adversity and taking action. This animal is feared and admired for its power. Its presence inspires respect.” Between 2001 and 2005 they were called Bristol Shoguns, due to their sponsorship deal with Mitsubishi.

11 June 2011 Princess Campbell was appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honors list for her services to the community in Bristol. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Campbell arrived in Bristol in 1962 and overcame much prejudice to eventually become a ward sister at Glenside Hospital in Fishponds.

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At the Cinema - Chris Worthington Tolkien

This all comes to an abrupt end when they leave university to join the army and face the horror of the trenches in WW1. Before embarking on the troop ship for France, Tolkien bids an emotional farewell to Edith. They had planned to marry but by now she is already engaged to be married to a more well-to-do man. Father Morgan had refused permission for Tolkien to marry Edith because she is not a catholic and insisted that Tolkien should complete his studies at university before being allowed to marry when he reaches the age of 21.

Certificate 12A - Directed by Dome Karukoski

Starring Nicholas Hoult (J.R.R Tolkien) and Lucy Collins (Edith Bratt) Dome Karukoski is one of Finland’s most acclaimed directors. His films have gathered numerous international prizes and have sold worldwide but Tolkien is his first major film in English.

The Hobbit was published in 1937 and the Lord of the Rings trilogy in 1954 – 55. Since then there has been an enduring fascination with Tolkien and his famous stories culminating in the incredible films directed by Peter Jackson and now with this biopic about Tolkien’s early life.

Tolkien survives the war but he contracts trench fever and is invalided out of the army. Edith is at his side during the whole of his recovery. Tolkien resumes his academic career through a chance meeting with a professor of philology at Oxford University. He marries Edith and they have three children who are entertained by early versions of the stories, although not with a great deal of conviction on their part.

It begins with Tolkien and his brother living with their mother in rented rooms in an industrial area of Birmingham. They were given books to read and were taught at home studying latin, english literature and botany until their mother’s sudden death from diabetes at the age of 34. Tolkien is cared for by a guardian, Father Francis Morgan, a stern catholic priest, who finds a place for him to stay in boarding house where Edith is also boarding.There they fall in love. Edith plays the piano and they share an intense interest in music. Their first date is to concert of Wagner’s Ring Cycle but they cannot afford the admission price. In a memorable scene they sneak through the stage door and perform the first part of the concert by themselves improvising with costumes from previous productions.

This a very good film with excellent acting, realistic sets and strong character development. There are some allusions to the possibility that the events of Tolkien’s life had a significant influence on the stories. The most of obvious of these is attack in the trenches by a flame thrower in the form of dragon (Smaug in the Lord of the Rings) and the devastation of no man’s land (Mordor). Edith could be seen as an elven princess and in one scene Tolkien says that she deserves not just happiness but magic. However for many authors I think the link between the events of their life and the content of their fiction is probably over stated. Tolkien could have been influenced by his academic work, for instance he wrote a translation of Beowulf, the Anglo Saxon epic poem.

In my own limited experience of writing fiction the further I move away from life events the better it is (probably).

Or in the words of one very successful writer that I know “I just make it up.”

Tolkien is sent to King Edward’s school in Birmingham where his schoolmaster says that he should “keep up as best he can” but his extraordinary talent for languages is soon made evident when he recites Chaucer from memory in old English. Tolkien and three school friends form a club where they have tea and cakes and discuss poetry, music and literature in a wonderful portrayal of friendship and love between young men.

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Eleven questions for . . . Nick Clark of ale. In 2017 Bristol was voted Europe’s coolest city and that’s good enough for me. I don’t think I’m particularly cool but I love it here even so.

My rough calculations tell me that on average we spend a third of our life in bed. So I reckon it’s sensible to get a comfy one. Using the same logic we spend about a third of our working life - you guessed it - at work. So ideally we would all be doing something we enjoy. Sadly I know that isn’t always the case, for all sorts of reasons, so I always think myself very lucky that I fell into doing something I now love. But it’s not for everyone - as this months subject will readily testify. For 9 years Nick Clark produced the Redland, Cotham & Westbury Park Directory, until just over four years ago the lure of returning to his love of teaching became too great and he was lost to community publishing. I was fortunate enough to take on Nick’s publication - now the Bristol Six+Eight Magazine. And Nick?

Well, he’s still buzzing around on his beloved red scooter Delilah, entertaining, larger than life and busy as ever. I caught up with him to see what was happening and fire some assorted questions at him.

First, the man....

City or Rovers?

Neither, I mean both. Let me explain. I’m originally from Norfolk and am a life-long supporter of the Mighty Canaries (for those sane enough not to follow football, that’s Norwich City FC!). But I love all football and its capacity to make people shout and scream so I’m always delighted when City and Rovers do well.

Where do you like to eat out?

I was recently sent a list of 24 local eateries and we’re working our way through them. Very hard to say where’s best but the Giggling Squid in Clifton Village is an excellent new discovery, Prego on North View is always a favourite and I also really like Poco on Stokes Croft. Next up is Brisnoodle on Park Row, which I’m looking forward to trying.

You’re not from Bristol originally, are you?

Which important figure would you most like to meet and why?

It would have to be Nelson Mandela, for his extraordinary capacity to forgive and his iconic status as a conciliator. What a man!

No, but I’ve been here over 30 years. Not quite long enough to qualify as a Bristolian, but I’m getting there. I came in 1988 to study languages and when I finished couldn’t think of anywhere else I’d rather settle down. I’ve been here ever since and now live in Redland.

…and five more questions about your new business Catalonia Unlocked

What are you passionate about?

I love many things but above all languages, people and travel. I’ve always loved travel and have learned never to judge and compare but to experience, learn and enjoy. It’s an attitude that makes any experience at best positive and up-lifting and at worst eye-opening and educational. Oh, and I also love eating and laughing, but not at the same time!

What’s your favourite place in Bristol?

There are way too many to mention but here are some favourites. I love the buzz of the Gloucester Road and surrounding area. The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a wondrous structure which I have been in awe of ever since I first saw it. I’ve always loved Ashton Court and Leigh Woods and since we’ve had a dog we’ve spread our wings to include Blaise Castle, Snuff Mills, Badock’s Wood and Purdown.

All very special places. Of a sunny weekend I love a family walk around the harbour and a pint or two

Isn’t being an EFL teacher enough for you?

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Elevenquestions questionsfor for. . . Nick . NickClark Clark- -continued continued Eleven I’ve heard you don’t visit Barcelona. Why ever not?

So, in a nut-shell, what is Catalonia Unlocked?

It’s a small owner-run company offering week-long, small-group guided tours to the region of Girona in Catalonia. The tours have been carefully designed to offer a taste of what is a wonderful area. The maximum group size is just eight and the emphasis is on experiencing the ‘real’ Catalonia in an authentically original way. Tours run during school term time and are aimed at discerning travellers who are able to enjoy the benefits of going mid- to low-season. They’re perfect for individuals, couples and groups of friends who travel together.

My wife is from Barcelona and I just love the place, so that’s a very good question. As much as I think it’s a fabulous city, I have always thought that there is a large Barcelona-shaped shadow over the rest of Catalonia. Catalonia, and in particular the region of Girona, has so much more to offer. My idea is that Catalonia Unlocked will unlock it for you.

That all sounds great. When are your next trips? I want to sign up!

My two special offer pilot trips for this year are from 4th – 11th September and from 18th – 25th September. Tours begin and end on Wednesdays in Girona, with direct flights available from Bristol.

If you’d like to find out more, please come to our free Catalonia Unlocked Tapas Evening on Friday 28th June. Get in touch for more details and to reserve a space.

Last Autumn you ran a pilot trip, didn’t you?

Yes, I did. I picked up my first group of eight discerning travellers from Girona airport and tested out the itinerary I had put together. The trip was a great success and we all had a super time. You can see photos, read some testimonials and learn about the itinerary by going to our new website: www.cataloniaunlocked.co.uk.

My thanks to Nick - and best wishes for what sounds like a terrific venture

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Talking Pets - with the Animal Health Centre Dog chews and tooth fractures

with other pet chew manufacturers so we now hope that the slab fracture may become a rare finding as dog chews become safer.

We frequently see dogs with broken teeth. Often they are found as incidental findings during a routine health check for a booster vaccination but they are also presented by owners who have noticed mouth pain or very often a particularly smelly breath.

As a general rule of thumb, guidelines suggest that a dog should not chew on anything that cannot bend or break when in contact with teeth, or anything that cannot be indented with a thumb nail.

As a profession, we do encourage dogs to chew for better oral health, it helps to keep the teeth clean and the gums healthy however owners should be made aware of potential dangers of inappropriate chews.

Other products are available that also help to promote oral hygiene such as dental diets where the kibble is large and fibrous allowing the tooth to bite deep before the biscuit breaks, toothpaste and toothbrushes, mouth rinses and Plaque Off. Plaque Off is a seaweed derivative which helps to loosen already established calculus as well as discouraging formation of new calculus, it is easily mixed into food on a daily basis.

The classic tooth to break is the upper fourth premolar tooth, also known as the ‘carnaissial’ tooth.The fracture is known as a ‘slab’ fracture and can involve the pulp of the tooth leading to pain and infection.The only treatment is for removal of the tooth.

This tooth in particular fractures when a dog is allowed to chew on something that is too hard for the tooth and instead of the chew breaking, the tooth does. A report a few years ago from veterinary dentists highlighted the danger of giving dogs very hard chews as they had noticed an increase in the numbers of broken teeth seen associated with chewing antlers and some nylon bones.

If you have any concerns about your dog’s teeth or would like advice on how to keep your dog’s teeth in super condition please do come and see us, our nurses will happily advise you with a dental check up.

New research from Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in USA and Mars Petcare in UK has now found the average force needed to break a dog tooth. This has led to a review of dog chews into ‘high risk’ and ‘low risk’ categories. The information has been shared

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ourselves about how we respond to our child’s anxiety. Joining them in their struggle to avoid or escape anxiety, may not be the most helpful response in the long-term. The strategies you use, the tone and tactics you employ matter.

Why are so many young people anxious?

As a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in the treatment of children’s mental health problems, anxiety is by far the most common difficulty.Young people express worries about friendships, social situations, body image, exams, their health and the pressures of managing social media. These are just some of the many factors which play a role in the rise of anxiety.

Mindfulness practises help us all to slow down and gradually gain control over our reactions.

Helpful resources include Sitting Like a Frog – Mindfulness Exercises for Kids

by Eline Snel. For older children and parents, Headspace is a popular app.

Don’t forget the basics – Encouraging children to get enough sleep, to eat a healthy diet to exercise and to manage their technology (easier said than done) all support a young person’s attempts to manage anxiety.

Anxiety is completely normal and something that everyone experiences from time to time.

It comes and goes in phases and often young people find the personal resources to cope through simple remedies such as talking to friends, teachers and/or parents.

There are some excellent self-help resources available including Overcoming Anxiety by Helen Kennerley; Overcoming your child’s fears and worries and Overcoming your child’s shyness and social anxiety

by Cathy Creswell and Lucy Willetts. Based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles, these books share some useful coping strategies such as controlled breathing, thought management to combat worrying thoughts, graded practice and problem solving.

But at what point should we be concerned that anxiety levels are no longer normal? When anxiety starts to define a young person’s life and controls what they can and can’t do and where they can and can’t go, then it’s time to take some action.

Young people aged between 10 and 18 years can access online advice, self-help tools and counselling through Kooth.com. Interactive counselling is available until 10pm every night, 365 days of the year.

Before accessing professional support there are also lots of things that parent’s and young people can try and resources to access. Here are my top tips:

Finally, remember Anxiety is treatable. Change takes time and progress may not follow a straight path, but with understanding, patience and perseverance it is possible for young people (and parents) to stay sane in this age of anxiety.

Talk to young people about Anxiety, what it is and how it affects us. This understanding can help them develop a different relationship with anxiety and start to recognise it as an uncomfortable, but not dangerous, emotion.

Dr Kate Donoghue is a Clinical Psychologist.

She works in an NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and in private practice at Bristol CBT Clinic for young people (www.bristolcbtclinic.co.uk)

Breathing and relaxation exercises are some of the first tools young people require to help them regulate their anxiety. Getselfhelp. co.uk provides a free guide on deep breathing as well as lots of other helpful information.

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Do Mothers Really Have More Rights Than Fathers?

A judge’s order for an eight year old boy to move to live with his father, instead of his mother, has made news.

If each parent has parental responsibility for a child, their rights and responsibilities are equal. Despite this, it remains a common misconception that mothers have more rights than fathers.

to the contrary, there is no presumption that a child should live with their mother, nor should a mother unilaterally make decisions in relation to the child. The paramount consideration of the court is the child and their best interests.

What Does the Law Say?

Despite the law being clear, in practice we see many fathers struggling to simply be a father to their children due to opposing mothers. The remaining misconception that mothers have more rights also means there is a presumption that the child is best placed with them.

From birth, a mother automatically has parental responsibility for a child.

A father has parental responsibility if he is married to the child’s mother or is listed on the child’s birth certificate (after a certain date, depending on where the child was born).

It is also possible to make an application to the court for parental responsibility.

I Am a Father and Want My Child to Live with Me - What Should I Do?

What Happens If the Relationship Breaks Down?

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with the mother, he can make an application for a Child Arrangements Order through the courts.

that a mother automatically obtains parental responsibility from the child’s birth, why is this not an automatic privilege for a father? If a judge made If a father does not have a ruling for a child to live with parental responsibility, the their mother, would this have process will take slightly longer made news? but parental responsibility can also be granted as part of the If you are a parent struggling Child Arrangements Order. to see your child, please get in touch with family law specialist Sam Hickman at shickman@vwv.co.uk or on 0117 314 5435.

This case is a step in the right direction but there is a still a long way to go before fathers and mothers are viewed equally in society. If it is just

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The IT Surgery - Russell Isaac Windows 7 – The End Is Nigh

The biggest issue with continuing to use Windows 7 is that it won’t be patched for any new viruses or security problems once it enters End of Life, and this leaves you extremely vulnerable to any emerging threats.

Windows 7 End of Life date has been announced: January 14, 2020 – even sooner for those who don’t download a recent security update. This means Microsoft will no longer update or support the operating system after that date.

What’s more, if a large number of people continue to use Windows 7 after the End of Life date, that could actually be a big incentive for malicious users to target viruses and other nasties at WIndows 7.

So it makes sense to plan your upgrade to Windows 10 (or Linux as a non-Windows alternative of course).

And, while Windows 7 is a decade old, it’s still incredibly popular, with recent reports suggesting that it’s still being used on 30% of all PCs. So, it’s time for many users out there who need to plan moving on from their favorite operating system.

At time of press, although the Windows 10 upgrade tool is no longer available, it IS still possible for many users to upgrade for free, and it’s worth looking at soon. The other good news is that Windows 10 is now pretty free from bugs, and is certainly an easy transition for Windows 7 users.

Windows 7 End of Life: what happens next?

In January Microsoft will stop releasing updates and patches for the operating system. It’s likely that it also won’t offer help and support for Windows 7 thereafter.

Time to upgrade if you want to stay safe.....

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evening with Donald Maxwell who will talk about operatic comedy characters and play their music on Wednesday 12 June at Redmaids High School. He has performed many such parts with WNO and around the world so we can expect a highly amusing evening as he recalls some of these roles in his unforgettable style. The meeting will be preceded by the AGM at 7.15 p.m. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7. Contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail. com for more information.

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.

A Night of Grief & Mystery is at 7pm on Thursday 13th June at St George’s, Brandon Hill. “A storyteller. A singer. A band…. nights devoted to the ragged mysteries of being human, and so grief and endings of all kinds appear....” Storytelling, music and poetry blend together in a unique performance with Canadian Stephen Jenkinson and Gregory Hoskins as part of their worldwide tour.

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Theatre, Concerts and Music Family Choral Workshop: A Star Is Born. A fun afternoon of singing for adults and children over age 7, featuring ‘Shallow’ from ‘A Star Is Born’ and other great film music tracks. Parents/carers with babes in arms are very welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults £9, Children £6. https://familychoralworkshop.eventbrite. co.uk

On Sunday 30th June 2019 at St Stephen’s Church, St Stephen’s Road, Bristol, BS1 1EQ at 3.00pm. Bristol Chamber Choir present A Magic Carpet of Choral Music. Rounds, Canons, Glees, Catches, Part-songs and Madrigals from the13th to the 20th century.

Tickets £10.00 (Students and children free) from Eventbrite, from Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill, BS2 8DT or at the door. More details at www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk

Redland Green Choir summer concert when we will be be performing Edward Elgar’s The Music Makers and other British choral music, is at the Redland Hall, Redmaids’ School at 7.30pm on 13th July. Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions) from www.redlandgreenchoir. org.uk or at the door.

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.

Cantanti Singers & Wind Band are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with an afternoon concert of ‘Best-Loved Choral Music’ on Saturday 29 June at St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Mariners Drive, Stoke Bishop BS9 1QJ. The concert starts at 1.45pm with free entry for an hour’s live music and a collection for Children’s Hospice South West. Music covers a wide range from Early English to Russian Orthodox, Spirituals, Folk Song and Hollywood Film Classics.

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What’s On & Community News 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@ outlook.com or 07454 002877.

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.

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.

Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly non-auditioned 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bristol Good Afternoon Choir meets every Monday afternoon from 1-3, at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church. There are no auditions and everyone is welcome.

We enjoy all sorts of music – from folk songs to choral favourites. For more details about the choir please contact Nikki on 01761 472 468 or email gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk – or just come along to a rehearsal.

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 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.

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, well-known golden oldies and folk songs, and are accompanied on the 48

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Need to talk face-to-face? Our ward surgeries (drop in, no appt needed) are: Clifton ward: 11am-12noon on the 1st Sat of every month, Clifton Library Clifton Down ward: 11am-12:30pm on the 3rd Sat of every month, Redland Library. Can’t make those times? No worries! Email or call us to arrange a meeting at a time that suits you.

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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

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. Musicreading 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.

Women’s Wellbeing Workshops – Eating and Strengthening for an Active Lifestyle with Claire Callaghan B.Pty MSc Chartered Physiotherapist and Sue Baic, RD R.Nutr Dietician and Nutritionist, Saturday 29th June, 9am – 1pm, May Wellness Centre, Redland BS6 7EE. This fun, practical and informative workshop is to help women who enjoy exercise, do running/triathlon/ cycling/swimming/racket and team sports and want to perform at their best. For further information see https://www.clairecallaghan. com/event Bookings via Eventbrite: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-wellbeingeating-and-strengthening-for-an-activelifestyle-tickets-60722812567

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!

Male and Female over 50s Walking Touch Rugby. Every Friday 10am to 11.30, Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westburyon-Trym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility. Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender, email ktavender@bristolbearsrugby.com.

Exhibitions, Markets and Meetings Westbury Park Art Fair - Saturday 29th June, 10.30 - 5p.m. during Westbury Park Festival.Around twenty artists will display their work at the Methodist Church Hall, North View, Westbury Park. Live music courtesy of the Gaswork Singers, other talented musicians, homemade cakes and tea. Proceeds from refreshments donated to Musicians Without Borders and the refurbishment of facilities in the Local Church Buildings which are shared by many community groups. Details janeiwills@gmail.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.

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.

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.

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Do your terms and conditions brick-and-mortar store or online. leave your business at risk?

Who do you sell to?

T&Cs are governed by different rules depending on whether your customers are private individuals or other businesses. Copying someone else’s T&Cs without understanding what rules apply to your business may mean that you will not be able to rely on your T&Cs when you most need to as they may not be enforceable.

Anna Sivula, Solicitor in AMD’s Commercial team, explains why tailoring terms and conditions to suit your business pays off in the long run.

For many startups budgets can be limited and it may be tempting to simply copy T&Cs from another business. Using someone else’s T&Cs can have a whole host of unintended consequences, however, and I always recommend businesses to seek advice from a commercial solicitor, even if it is only to review the T&Cs before they are put to use.

What are your payment terms?

Payment terms are probably the most important term in your T&Cs as it determines how and when you will be paid and what rights you have if your customer does not pay on time.

Your T&Cs should set out clearly your charges, deposits (if any), timescales for payment or subscription terms and your rights to charge interest on late payments.

It is not only embarrassing if a customer notices that your T&Cs refer to an entirely different business – you may recall the recent press coverage regarding a ferry company’s T&Cs which referred to pizza deliveries! – but it can also leave your business exposed to substantial risk. I have outlined some key areas to look out for below.

Can you limit your liability?

All contracts carry some risk of liability, for example, if a product is faulty or your customer is dissatisfied with your services, or if you fail to deliver on time. Well drafted T&Cs can help manage these risks by limiting the amount of compensation your customer can recover from you. Your ability to limit liability will depend on what your business does and who your customers are, however, and your business may be left exposed if your T&Cs are not drafted carefully to reflect your circumstances.

Do you provide products or services?

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

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.

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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).

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The Sea Mills Flower & Craft Show is taking place on the afternoon of Saturday 14th September at Sea Mills Community Centre.

Show programmes with full categories to enter will be available in May from the library and cafe on the Square. Details will also be published online www.seamillstogether.org. uk/flowershow/

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.

Kitchen Table Workshops - flower workshops round my kitchen table in Redland - take place monthly on Saturday mornings.

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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.

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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.

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

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RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme). Do you like reading? Do you like helping children? If yes to both, you are just the sort of person we are looking for! If you can spare a minimum of an hour a week to hear children read in a local school you could make a huge difference. Volunteering is a great way to stay active and to feel useful, so if you are interested in joining us please get in touch. Contact Mina on 07860 669 953, or visit RSVP-west.org.uk.

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.

Carer Support. If you are outgoing and could offer two mornings a month to meet, greet and give information to carers when they visit their GP surgery, I would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided. Please contact Marilyn Crump, Volunteer and Training Coordinator at MarilynC@carerssupportcentre.org.uk. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, and would like some information about our services for carers or would just like someone to talk to about caring for the person you look after, please call our Carersline on 0117 965 2200 or visit www. carerssupportcentre.org.uk.

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, 07807106869

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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 Colin on 01275 460 288, (colin305@gmail. com), or Ray on 0117 962 8729, (rwestcott@ blueyonder.co.uk)or visit www.bristol.remap. org.uk.

Henleaze Senior Film Club presents, on Monday 17 June at 2pm, “About a Boy” (12A) starring Hugh Grant and Toni Collette.

Screenplay by Peter Hedges, adapted from the book of the same name by Nick Hornby. A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown up by a little boy. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £4. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210.

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

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St Peter’s Church, Henleaze BS9 4LD 2.30 pm

Music through the Ages

A concert of beautiful, evocative pieces including works by Byrd, Handel, Schubert, Parry, Elgar, Whitacre, followed by tea and cakes – perfect for a Summer afternoon!

Conductor: Rebecca Holdeman

Accompanist: Ben Hughes-Games

BOX OFFICE: www.opus13.co.uk – 0117 923 0154 Tickets: £15 – NUS/under 18 - £5 Retiring Collection www.bristolcabotchoir.org.uk Charity No 1162280 Image: Unknown author – licensed under CC-BY-SA 55

What’s On & Community News drop in to ask us any questions you have on using your phone/tablet/computer from how to send emails or make video calls to downloading apps or setting up excel worksheets - tea, coffee and cake included!

Contact: Tel: 07561172055, email chum. puters@gmail.com or visit www.chumputers. com

Brunel Lions Club on line or on Facebook or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion.bill@virginmedia.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 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.

“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.

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.

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)

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 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

Happy Days Memory Café meets 1st Friday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00 at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 56

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June 2019 11am to 5pm 80 local artists will be exhibiting their work at the 6th annual BS9 Arts Trail. Works include painting, print, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, photography, mosaics and much more. Visitors are welcome at 14 locations, all within easy walking distance in Stoke Bishop and Henleaze and all with free entry.

The artists will be available to talk about their work and their creative methods in an open and easy environment. All work is available to buy directly from the artist, often a chance to get a great piece of artwork at a favourable price. Many artists will also be able to discuss commissions.

A venue map will be available showing the best walking route around the trail and which artist will be exhibiting where. Some artists will be exhibiting in their own home, others will be in shared venues such as Elmlea Primary School, Redmaids’ High School, Stoke Lodge, Stoke Bishop Village Hall, St Monica Trust’s Oatley Hall and The Bristol University Botanic Gardens (including free entry to the gardens for the two days of the trail on showing the official BS9 Arts Trail brochure).

The BS9 arts trail brochure, complete with map, will be available at various locations throughout the city close to the start of the trail or online at www.bs9arts.co.uk. The map will also show disabled access and which venues offer refreshments such as home-made cakes, tea, coffee and cold drinks. Come and enjoy a pleasant stroll viewing beautiful art.

For more about the trail, the artists and their work and venues see www. bs9arts.co.uk and follow us @BS9Arts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all BS9 Arts Trail news.

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What’s On & Community News 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.

given by many of the top people in their field. Forthcoming lecture - Tuesday 4th June “The Reception of Ancient Egypt in Victorian Britain” - Professor Stephanie Moser, University of Southampton. Lectures start at 18.45 in Lecture Theatre 3, Arts Complex, 21 Woodland Road, BS8 1TB. Entrance at the rear of the building. Entrance for members of the Society and members of the University is free, there is a small charge of £4 per lecture for non-members. For further information www.egyptsocietybristol.org.uk/

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 Arts Society Bristol is Bristol’s society for those who enjoy the arts and we welcome new members. Lectures are given on the second Tuesday each month from September to May on a wide range of subjects, by specialists in their field, at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information on lectures, study days, trips and other activities, visit our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.

The 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.

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 on Wednesday 5th June to Polesden Lacey (NT, near Dorking) by coach. If you would like to join the centre, please contact the Membership Secretary, Mrs Janet Stanton on 0117 4563497 or visit our website on www.ntbristolcentre.btck.co.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.

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.

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.

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 Egypt Society of Bristol have been a Society for 21 years. Lectures cover a wide range of topics within the subject of ancient, and not so ancient, Egypt and lectures are

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in each of the wards in the BCR area for 2019/2020, and we would pleased to welcome more residents from the southern end of Cotham Ward, including High Kingsdown, for whom the venue will be particularly convenient. Both Cotham Ward Councillors are expected to attend and it will be an opportunity to ask them about any local issues.

Our next Public Forum meeting will be in June in Cotham Ward: Monday 10th June, 7pm-9pm at Cotham Parish Church Halls, Cotham Road BS6 6DR This will be the first of our regular meetings

For more details visit www.bcrcp.org.uk

Quiz Answers General Knowledge from p14 1. Scotland - Andrew (30th November), England - George (23rd April), Ireland - Patrick (17th March), Wales -David (1st March); 2.a) James Earl Jones, b) Tom Hanks, c) Cameron Diaz; 3. a) Helebore, b) Cornflower, c) Foxglove; 4)a) Tom Cruise, b) Elton John, c) Tina Turner; 5. A4 (London), A37 (Dorchester), A38 (Bodmin); 6.a) Den & Angie Watts (Eastenders), b) Stan & Hilda Ogden (Coronation Street), c) George & Mildred Roper (Man About The House); 7. 1984 and 1982; 8 a) UK, b) Hungary, c) Germany; 9. they are all left handed; 10.a) Wellington, b) Nairobi, c) Ankara Sport from page 14 1. New England Patriots; 2. a) 4, b) 3, c) 8; 3. Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farrah; 4.

1963; 5. Lords cricket ground, Aintree racecourse, Augusta National golf course, Goodison Park (Everton); 6. 400m hurdles; 7. Australia; 8. nobody - it was cancelled due to the foot and mouth disease outbreak; 9.a) badminton, b) bowls, c) diving; 10.a) green, b) orange with a black number, c) red shirt and navy trousers Childrens Puzzles from page 38 1. Florence Nightingale, England, flag H; 2. Yuri Gagarin, Russia, flag D; 3. Mahatma Gandhi, India, flag F; 4. Napoleon Bonaparte, France, flag I; 5. Angela Merkel, Germany, flag C; 6. Bob Marley, Jamaica, flag B; 7. Rafael Nadal, Spain, flag G; 8. Nelson Mandela, South Africa, flag A; 9. Olivia Newton-John, Australia, flag E; 10. Sean Connery, Scotland, flag J. 59

What’s On & Community News Underfall Yard. An opportunity for children aged 7-16 to explore working with clay guided by a ceramic artist. Venue: the Education Room at Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, BS1 6SG. Dates: Various dates between Wednesday 24th July and Friday 23rd August 2019. Full days can be booked, 10.00-16.00 (£28 per child) or half days, either 10.00-12.30 or 13.30-16.00 (£15 per child). FFI contact Joanna Espiner, jozespiner@gmail.com or 07817 540492.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Deadline for the inclusion of your listing in the July magazine is 15th June, and in the August magazine it is 15th July.

No excuses - no extensions! For dated events occurring before the 10th of the month please ensure that your listing is submitted in time for the preceding month’s issue.

Bristol Adventure Sea Cadets. If you would love the chance to get on the water here in Bristol, make new friends, grow in confidence and gain qualifications, and are aged between 10 and 18, are recruiting now.

We are open Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Visit: www.sea-cadets.org/bristoladventure to find out more.

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Friendly Bridge SW meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall every Monday evening at 7:15. New players welcome, and you can come without a partner. Also available are bridge lessons for complete beginners or more experienced players. Contact Gareth on 07921 788 605, email friendlybridgesw@ gmail.com or visit friendlybridgesw.org.uk.

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Architect Services Max Grieve

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Auctions & Sales Antiquarian Booksellers Association Clevedon Salerooms Ltd

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Paul Whittaker Bathrooms & Wetrooms

UK Blinds Direct

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Garcia Building Services

49

HAL Maintenance

45 25

Oven Gleamers

22 59

IT HomeHelp

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McCall Plastering

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Corfield Solicitors

18

Veale Wasbrough Vizards

29 15 51 2 42

Tree Services

63

Sutcliffe Tree Care

53

Trophies & Engraving

64

KP Badges & Trophies

29

TV Aerials

13

H and P Aerials

9

Waste & Rubbish

21

Environmental Waste Recycling

Heating & Gas John Presland

29

JSH Plastering

AMD Solicitors

Garden Maintenance

Gregor Heating

A & P Plastering (BS6)

Solicitors

Garage Services

Blossom Garden Services

10

Schools

Financial Advice

J's Autofast Repairs Ltd

41

Stephen Carter

Redmaids High School

Estate Agents

Cardens

29

Sarah's Decorating Services

Record Collecting

Estate & Letting Agents

Richard Harding

Peter Wyatt

Jamie Reid‐Sinclair

Electrical Services Lek‐Trix

15

Plastering

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21

Painting & Decorating

Cycle Services

Daley Electrical Services Ltd

16

Keon Williams

Overseas Students

Computer Services FAB ‐ IT Rescue

53

Heather Drewe

College Guardians

Cleaning Services Home Gleamers

5

Massage

31 25

CJ Hole Clifton

22

Use Your Loft Space

4

A & S Property Services

Redland Electrical Services

32

St Monica Trust

Loft Works

Building Services

Boing Bicycles

11

Premier Homecare

Kemps Jewellers

Blinds & Shutters Just Shutters

Home Instead

Jewellery & Gifts

Bathrooms & Wetrooms Bathroom Perfection Bristol

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Home Care Services

53

Windows & Doors

17

Crystal Clear Bristol

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KINGSDOWN guide £635,000

REDLAND guide £575,000

An intriguing & characterful 3 double bedroom, 2 reception room grade II listed period cottage offering well balanced accommodation with a charming private walled rear garden. Occupying a prime location within a highly prized & historic Kingsdown conservation area. A very special & unique period cottage with a wealth of period features. No chain.

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