11-15 APRIL 2023 REDGRAVE THEATRE

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MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY HAROLD PRINCE

TICKETS.SMPMTC.CO.UK convenient, there is Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club on a Tuesday evening, for information contact Cheryl on 0117 4012416 .

• Seeking Tenors, Baritones and Basses! Calon Lan, Myfanwy, Bread of Heaven? Our new occasional ensemble follows the Welsh Male Choir tradition. We sing partly in English, partly in Welsh. But you don’t need to speak the language: you don’t even need Welsh blood, if you like the repertoire and can have a go at the pronunciation. Interested? Call Michael: 07905-138701.

• Severnside Sub-Aqua Club is an active Bristol-based community SCUBA diving and snorkelling club. We offer training, experience and skills development with the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) from complete beginner to instructor level and welcome divers with existing qualifications from any agencies (including PADI). We met every Monday evening at the Cambria Yard, Avon Crescent, Bristol BS1 6XQ with weekly heated pool sessions at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School at Somerset Square, Redcliffe, BS1 6RT. See www.severnsidesac.com or email info@ severnsidesac.com for details. One-off ‘try diving’ experience sessions also available for non-members including individuals and youth groups, Scouts and Guides, etc

• Singing to Remember - a singing group for people living with dementia is looking for new members to come along to their sessions in Henleaze.We meet every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month at Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church on Waterford Road and offer people living with dementia and their carers a space where they can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Anyone wanting to find out more or to book a place ring Monica on 0117 9426095.

• Stoke Bishop Local History Group meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, BS9 1EX. Talks start at 7:30. Our next talk is on 24th March when Michael Whitefield will be talking about “The Dispensaries - health care for the poor in Briatol 100 years ago.” All welcome. Annual membership now due £6. Visitors £3. Visitors welcome. For more details email sblocalhistory@gmail. com or call Jenny on 0117 968 6010.

• Taking a Tai Chi class works like gardening to help your body, mind and energy grow and flourish. The slow, gentle, standing movements of Tai Chi always bring a sense of peace and calm to your day. For friendly local classes with an experienced teacher contact: www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or 07704478521.

• Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi. Recommended by Age UK Bristol. Easy exercise for better health and wellbeing. A slow movement sequence, sitting optional, designed to be accessible for anyone who likes or needs gentle exercise. Relaxing and meditative, beneficial for balance and flexibility. Classes in Redland/Westbury Park Wednesday and Thursday mornings 11.00 - 12.00. Cost £5. For more information or to book, please contact Selina Newton on 0117 9466434 or email: selinanewton@ yahoo.co.uk.

• The Compassionate Friends Local Volunteer Peer Support for Bereaved Parents has a base in BS9 and arranges local walks, one to one support over the phone and in person, and a facilitated small, friendly support group, all for parents bereaved of a child/children of any age from 1 month up. We meet on the second Monday of the month at Redland Library. Please contact Amanda at amamtcf@gmail.com for more details.

• Ukulele group. If you’re interested in playing and don’t wish to travel too far, please get in touch. I’m thinking of starting a group in the Stoke Bishop/ Shirehampton/Westbury on Trym area on Monday eves. At this stage, not for beginners, altho you don’t need to be expert as I’m not!! Please get in touch with me on 07595-627218 and let’s have a chat! Or email me on: nmw2454@gmail.com

• Walk and Talk. Want to improve your health and wellbeing? Want to enjoy a walk with other carers? Want to get useful information and advice about the support available to you? Join Carers Support Centre for a set of socially distanced, easy walks in W-o-T starting on March 8. Contact Stacey Vallis on 07742 291073 to join in.

• Wednesday Chair Aerobics 11.15am12.15pm St Peter’s Church Hall Henleaze £7, work on your strength, stability and balance with this seated and standing exercise class. Contact Louisa on 0772 509 1429

• Westbury on Trym/Stoke Bishop/Clifton Discussion Group are a merry band of retired people who meet at Westbury on Trym Baptist Church every Monday morning (0945) and like to challenge ourselves with topical debate on what’s happening in the world - near and far. We exist out of pure interest and conversation but mainly to help keep our older minds working a little bit faster and hopefully healthier. If you would like to join us and solve many of todays challenging issues whilst enjoying good company, tea and chocolate biscuits - please contact James Ball 01454 415165 or Ian Viney 0117 9501628. We would love to hear from you.

• Westbury Aikido Club - visit www. westburyaikido.club, or email reenee@ westburyaikido.club

• Westbury Folk / Country Dancing - come along to have some fun folk dancing on Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Westbury College in College Road. All dances are called and refreshments are available. FFI contact Christine on 07775 628524 or codonnell100@btinternet.com

• Westbury Harriers. We are a friendly, inclusive running club based in Westburyon-Trym (Bristol, BS9) that caters for all ages and abilities. Academy (8 – 11 years), Juniors (11+ years) and Adults / Masters. Say hello and join us on a training run to discover more. We look forward to welcoming you to Westbury Harriers! For more info, www.westburyharrriers.co.uk, or e-mail secretary@westburyharriers. co.uk

• Westbury Park Women’s Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the Girl Guide Hut on Westmoreland Road from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. We are an active and friendly group with a varied programme and extra sessions for craft, coffee, book clubs etc. Visitors are always welcome and for more information do call Sue on 07813 795 936 or email us on westburyparkwi@gmail.com

• Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club - Cheryl on 0117 401 2416, www. westburyscottish.org.uk

• West of England Bridge Club meet at the RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Henleaze. Thursday afternoon is for Improvers, and Monday afternoon is for more capable players - this is an EBU-recognised session. You may come alone to any afternoon session; a partner will be found. The three evening sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and are open to pairs. For more information, go to our website at www.woebridgeclub.co.uk or contact our Secretary, Chris Frew, on 0117 962 5281.

Quiz Time from page 14

Pot Luck

1. a cushion for kneeling on in church; 2. lace making; 3. the second half of the eighteenth century; 4. a sharp ended tool for boring holes, typically used in woodwork; 5. Denmark from Norway and Sweden.

Dames and Knights

Sir Sam Mendes, Dame Shirley Bassey, Dame Laura Kenny

Sport

1. Sam Allardyce; 2a) rowing, b) dressage. c) kayaking; 3. darts; 4. the Grand National at Aintree; 5. fencing, swimming, show jumping, pistol shooting and cross-country running.

Cities

1. Amsterdam; 2.a) Ottawa, b) Minsk, c) Belgrade; 3. Bath and York; 4. Bangor (NI), Colchester, Doncaster, Douglas (Isle of Man), Dunfermline, Milton Keynes, Stanley (Falklands) and Wrexham; 5. Lisbon (38 degrees north) compared to Las Vegas (36 degrees north) and Tokyo (35 degrees north).

James Bond

1. Roger Moore (seven times); 2. Charlize Theron; 3. (from l to r) Blofeld, Jaws and OddJob; 4. Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish; 5. Live and Let Die, and Goldeneye

In the News

1. Nadhim Zahawi; 2. John Swinney ; 3. Rod Stewart; 4. Leopard 2; 5. Colin Murray

Pink Things

1. a Rolls-Royce; 2. Just Like A Pill; 3. flamingo; 4. shirts; 5. false - it is traditionally flavoured with Angostura Bitters or more recently red fruits like strawberries, raspberries or redcurrants.

Oscar Winners

Daniel Day-Lewis (My Left Foot); Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook); Sir Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs); Jodie Foster (The Accused); Jack Nicholson (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest).

Pot Luck 2 and finally - Lincolnshire

1. Baltic Sea; 2. Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad; 3. Trowbridge; 4. first running of the London Marathon; 5. Blenheim Palace.

Wordsearch - from page 48

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