The Bristol Six + Eight magazine - October 2018 by Andy Fraser

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The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine Issue no. 47, October 2018 Twelve thousand free monthly copies now delivered across Redland, Cotham, Kingsdown, Westbury Park and north Clifton

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The Editor’s Small Piece Hello there. I hope you are well and that your sheds, fences and pot plants survived last nights buffeting.

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I’m not sure at what age you start to change your opinion on the seasons. As children I suspect most of us loved our summers and winters and the temperature extremes and long holidays they brought. And now - autumn is here and it, along with springtime, are the seasons I look forward to and enjoy the most. Bet I’m not alone.

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Some people who know me will be aware that one day a week I like to escape BS9 Towers, catch the train to Temple Meads and hot desk in the business complex there. I’ve come to enjoy the escape back into the busy world of the commuter - last week I even wore a suit, although I couldn’t remember how to do a tie so went open-collared. The team at the Engine Shed are really friendly and welcoming. Usually. Last week as I approached I was met by a big burly man dressed all in black, blocking, very successfully I might add, the entrance with his not insubstantial frame. He could have walked off the set of Bodyguard - though sadly Keeley Hawkes and Richard Madden were nowhere to be seen. Turns out they had an even more important guest that day - as Prince William was visiting to attend a presentation and discussion about stress in the workplace. Oh well, I know my place in the social hierarchy, dutifully turned away and caught the next train home. See you next month.

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You Are concert at Redland Church Halls “This is one of the most rewarding collaborations I have had in my career,” says local award winning composer, Steven Faux, of his latest project. Steven has teamed up with his son Clem to produce You Are, a contemporary folkbased album of songs based on the Book of Psalms. It will be performed live at the Redland Parish Church Halls on Friday 19th October – a Bristol first!

You Are is religious music like you’ve never heard it before – beautiful modern, acoustic, folk featuring instruments such as the saxophone, mandolin and even the pennywhistle. Think Mumford & Sons meets Ed Sheeran meets Irish folk rock, and you will have an idea of what a musical treat it is! Co-written by Steven and Clem, and featuring superb musicians from London, Oxford and Paris, You Are is a fresh take on the Psalms, that presents them in a up-to-date, lively way to reach out to modern audiences. The words of the Psalms are intertwined with melodic music that is uplifting, stirring and at times deeply moving. The talented duo worked together in Steven’s studio in Bath, and plan to take their exciting collaboration beyond churches, into nightclubs and smaller music venues. You Are is the latest in a much acclaimed series written by Steven called The Psalms Project, the first 3 albums having received rave reviews.

Steven is a prolific writer of TV documentary music. He has often worked with the BBC’s Bristol based Natural History Unit, and TV viewers around the world have heard his scores from David Attenborough’s Life of Birds (BBC1), also nominated for an Ivor Novello Award, to BBC2’s award winning Reindeer Girls, as well as BBC1’s Earthflight. When he is not writing music, Steven is the Associate Vicar of Redland Parish Church. Clearly the saying ‘like father, like son’ is true here, as Clem, a talented musician who plays the saxophone, plans to follow his Dad into church ministry. Steven composes TV and film scores, as well as orchestral choral music for performance and commercial release. The addition of music to a particular on-screen narrative can completely alter the way it is perceived, and Steven’s particular gift is in understanding what the director is trying to achieve, and writing music that complements it. Steven’s latest collaboration is very close to his heart, however, and he is bringing his music and faith together by hosting the latest performance of ‘Who Are’ at the Redland Church Halls. The concert is a fundraising event, to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the opening of the new halls, and proceeds will help the church to continue to support community based activities. You can view/listen to a clip of the album on: https://stevenfaux.com or https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=CmgDGZ4-no4 Tickets for the ‘You Are’ concert at the Redland Parish Church on Friday 19th October at 7:30pm will be available on the door or can be bought online at https://redland.org.uk/news/psalmsconcert

Clem, 22, has recently graduated in music composition, and in Steven’s words, “has brought the music right up to date. We will have lots of young musicians performing at the concert – it should be a great gig!” page 5

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At the Cinema - Chris Worthington Apostasy (PG) Written and directed by Dan Kokojajlo For ten years the director Dan Kokojajlo was a Jehovah’s Witness in the Lancashire town of Oldham where the Apostasy is set. The film is fictional but is based on his experience of being a Jehovah’s Witness and other material including secret audio recordings and you tube videos made by former Witnesses. The film is based on the lives of Ivanna (Siobhan Finneran), a single mother and her daughters Alex (Molly Wright) and Luisa (Sacha Parkinson). They are all Jehovah’s Witnesses although Luisa is beginning to have doubts. Alex suffers from anaemia and shortly after her birth she received a blood transfusion. This was done without permission from Ivanna who is determined that it will not happen again even if her life is in danger. Ivanna is a committed to being a Jehovah’s Witness and to attending r e g u l a r meetings at the Kingdom Hall where readings from the bible and exhortations to dedicate your life to Jehovah are accompanied by more prosaic matters including the latest charges for cleaning and heating the hall. Luisa is a college student and the pious and pleasure free life of the family is shattered when it emerges that she is pregnant. This leads to her being “disfellowshipped” until she shows repentance “in her heart.” She moves out of the family home and according to the Jehovah’s Witness version of the bible her mother is required to “stop keeping company with anyone who is sexually amoral.” Support of a kind appears in the form of Steven (Robert Emms) who has just moved to the area and is making a career for himself as an elder at the Kingdom Hall. However his support takes the form of yet more prayer and advising Ivanna to put Jehovah before helping her own daughter.

Their social calendar takes a turn for the better when Alex’s aunty Linda, who is relatively sane, invites them round for a family gathering featuring spag bol in the kitchen and dancing awkwardly round the living room to loud disco music. This is too much for Alex and she faints on to the sofa. Her anaemia goes untreated and the next scene is Alex’s funeral service presided over by one of the appalling elders. Despite the tragedy of the death of her daughter and being prevented from seeing Luisa Ivanna tries to be a “good witness” and stay away from her daughter although she does start occasional visits to clean the flat and cook meals. However Luisa begins to break away buoyed up by the independence of mind that is a necessary part of being a mother. Following a particularly trying meeting with the elders she gets in the car and leaves it all behind. This prompts Ivanna to a clumsy and unsuccessful attempt to abduct the baby. Even in these extreme circumstances Ivanna retains her sad and pathetic faith in Jehovah and the anticipated arrival of the “new system”, the latest name dreamed up by Jehovah’s Witnesses for the Armageddon that will destroy all unbelievers on earth and take true believers to heaven to meet once again with their departed loved ones. Five of these events were prophesised in the 20th century and unbelievably none of them ever happened. Apostasy is the first major film directed by Dan Kokojajlo. His two previous films are Mess Hall of an Online Warrior (2010), a film about addictive on line gaming and Myra (2011), a short biopic of Myra Hindley. The main actors are also fairly new to film although they have all played parts in TV programmes including Downton Abbey (Siobhan Finneran), Grange Hill (Sacha Parkinson), and Our Girl (Molly Wright).

Meanwhile this creepy young man taks a shine to Alex and they begin a stilted courtship. Ivanna considers him to “very suitable” and he invites them round to his flat for dinner, an evening of considerable tedium where sharing the washing up is the main highlight. page 8

Chris Worthington chrisworthington32@yahoo.com

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Coaching - Anne Miller Believe it or not . . . When you stop to think about it, it’s amazing the number of beliefs we hold about ourselves that actually have no real basis and yet we proceed as if they are unquestionable facts. Established and reinforced by selective attention over the years they can be the making or breaking of us! Nobody likes to be wrong so as we start to form our opinions we look for evidence to support them: We choose newspapers that suit our point of view; and mostly choose to socialise with people who share similar views to ourselves. Most of us are not keen to change our opinions: even if we enjoy debate, it’s usually for the purpose of converting the other to our way of thinking. It’s the same with our beliefs. Once we have formed a belief about ourselves we select evidence and act in a way that supports it: it’s easier to reinforce a belief than to challenge it! In the wise words of Henry Ford “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” In other words what we believe we are capable of is the extent to which we limit ourselves. If our early experiences allow us to form the belief that we are likeable, for example, we will likely proceed through life approaching new situations ready to spot and accept any evidence that supports this belief-we look for confirmation of

what we believe. Alternatively, if our early experiences allow us to form the belief that we are not likeable this will influence how we interact and we will be looking out for the feedback that confirms what we already believe. It’s not about the accuracy of the beliefs you hold about yourself but how well they serve you. Frequently when working with clients we are able to unearth limiting beliefs that are acting as blocks. It is only when you realise that it is what you believe that is the problem and accept that it is a belief and not a fact, that you can start to question its validity. Because these beliefs are so familiar and often long held, they are often out of your line of sight so it helps to have another person looking out for them. Once these limiting beliefs are out in the open you have a choice to keep, revise or reject them. I have yet to come across someone who chooses to keep them. The hard work has been done: spotting them and recognising their impact is all that’s needed to loosen their grip. Now you are ready to start considering and developing new empowering beliefs that will support who you want to be and what you want to achieve in your life. Visit www.annemillercoaching.co.uk for more information and to book a free consultation Tel: 07722110228

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The leaves are beginning to change, everybody is settling in after the mad September rush. However the market remains relatively the same with the Bristol property bubble still refusing to burst. With the average property sale taking around twelve weeks, October brings with it; trick or treating, pumpkin carving and one of the last opportunities to sell before the New Year rolls around. With the darker evenings setting in, once again the home becomes the focal point of family life. Whether you’re beginning to feel that the living room is feeling slightly too cramped, or perhaps running a larger home for the winter sounds like too much work.

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This is Gwen the Goose. Can you help Gwen find her 3 friends that have waddled off somewhere and are hiding throughout the magazine? Can you match up these flags up with their countries?

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Eleven Questions for . . . . Jessica Hodge In the latest of our chats with local people we fire eleven questions at Jessica Hodge, the Chief Executive of Emmaus Bristol. Before that though Jessica tells us a little of her background and her work. “I started working for Emmaus Bristol in March 2016. I already knew of Emmaus through its shops where I’d bought excellent furniture and a fridge when I first moved to Bristol. Emmaus is a charity which helps people out of homelessness by offering a home, meaningful work and support. It is an independent member of an international movement founded in the devastation of post-war France. One of the things I love about working for Emmaus Bristol is that everyone contributes, and all staff, volunteers, service-users and trustees are considered equal. This sometimes leads to confusion – a donor once somewhat disapprovingly asked why we had so many staff, indicating the highly professional team of formerly homeless volunteers she’d been talking to. Another time I greeted a homeless man who had come in for a trial day with the name of our new business adviser! It just goes to show that if you remove the label “homeless” and see the individual instead, you also change perceptions about that person’s capability and potential.

Bristol are homeless. This includes people in temporary accommodation or sofa surfing as well as rough sleepers. Homelessness leads to a loss of confidence and skills, social exclusion, and ill health. The life expectancy of a homeless person is just 47 years old. Emmaus Bristol takes a different approach Emmaus Bristol is not a ‘standard’ homeless charity. We offer homeless people more than a hot meal and a bed for the night – we invite them to be part of our supportive, working community. Those who join our community become ‘companions’, and work together with us in our social enterprise – a second hand clothes and furniture business.

There is a variety of roles here: skilful upcycling of furniture in our workshop, customer facing roles in our three charity shops, collection, delivery and house clearance services, and portable electrical appliance testing. Companions can work in areas which interest them, and gain valuable skills and work experience. At the same time they are helping to generate income which sustains the community. Taking back control

Bristol is facing a homelessness crisis Homelessness is a huge problem in Bristol. Shelter estimates that 1 in 170 people in

Meaningful work enables companions to take back control over their own lives, and regain the skills and self-confidence they need to re-integrate into society. We organise a variety of training courses – from metalwork and upholstery, to customer service NVQs – so that companions can build their skill sets for future jobs. There is no pressure for companions to move out within a certain time but, on average, companions move on to more independent

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Eleven Questions for . . . . Jessica Hodge living within a year. They are fully supported through that process.

cultural training business, and a sustainable fashion label”.

“The routine and purpose of daily work was like ballast to a boat. My life started to stabilize, which in turn meant I could focus more on steering in the direction I wanted to go.” – Ric, who has moved on from Emmaus to a full-time job and his own flat.

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In addition to helping people out of homelessness, Emmaus Bristol’s approach has many different, wide reaching benefits: by upcycling or recycling second-hand items, we save 250 tonnes of household goods from landfill each year, thereby lowering carbon emissions and promoting sustainable consumption. Our shops sell furniture and household items at affordable prices in areas of high deprivation (our main shop in St Paul’s falls within the most deprived 5% of all areas in England). This has been shown by the Re-Use Network to combat child poverty, and improve living conditions for vulnerable people. We also give furniture for free in solidarity to people in need, including refugees.

1. What do you most love and dislike about living in Bristol? I love that each neighbourhood has a different atmosphere and sense of place, making Bristol a brilliant city to explore. However, the stark inequality and rising levels of homelessness desperately need to be addressed. 2. What is your favourite pub or restaurant in Bristol? I absolutely love Jamaica Street Stores. The menu changes all the time and they have masses of innovative veg based dishes. Last time I went I had beetroot with burrata and raspberries which was phenomenal. 3. Are you 100% Bristolian? If not which county are you from? I grew up in Somerset, lived in London for 17 years after Uni and then chose Bristol as the place I most wanted to live. 4. Which country is the most interesting that you have visited?

An important element of the Emmaus community ethos is remembering those less fortunate, and doing what we can to help in solidarity. We set up our Business Incubator with the aim of providing office or workshop space alongside business mentoring for start-ups and social entrepreneurs, especially people who had faced social or financial barriers. We’re proud to have incubated many successful new businesses, such as a publishing company, an inter-

I don’t know about the most interesting but Rwanda was the most surprising, possibly just because I didn’t know much about it. It’s stunningly beautiful, very lush and green, with patchwork hillside farms with tiny fields of different crops, jungle and mountain gorillas. And smooth roads (unlike Bristol!). 5. What are you passionate about? As someone who hated PE at school, I’m weirdly passionate about exercise. I run three times a week, love digging my allotment and cycle everywhere. It’s life enhancing. 6. What was the last bit of culture you consumed?

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Eleven Questions for . . . . Jessica Hodge The last book I read was A Long Way From Home by Peter Carey, which is a brilliant story of a car race around Australia in the 50s, with all sorts of layers of story about culture, identity and history. I’m also loving Vanity Fair on the telly. 7. If there could be one thing on your bucket list what would it be? Everyone coming together globally to combat climate change and poverty. Is that a bit big for a bucket list? 8. Which person, living or dead, would you most like to share a “set meal for two with”? I’ve spent the summer reading Maya Angelou’s autobiography, I’m on the seventh and final book. She has had such an interesting and varied life, she’s been a sex worker, singer, dancer, political activist, chef, poet and actor. She worked with Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.

What a life! I think she’d be an excellent dinner companion but I’d feel very boring in comparison. 9. Where do you go to escape? My allotment mostly. An afternoon digging or picking veg does wonders for my state of mind. 10. What do you think about Marmite? Love it; love its iconic pot too. 11. What is your most unusual claim to fame? Once, at a book reading, Shane MacGowan lead singer of The Pogues fell down the stairs and landed at my feet. A huge thank you to Jessica Hodge for taking the time to share her thoughts and passions with us. If you would like to find out more about the work of Emmaus Bristol, or donate or volunteer, please visit www.emmausbristol.org.uk

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On This Day in Bristory News

Sport

24 October 1656 - The Quaker leader James Nayler and his companions entered Bristol on horseback singing hosannas and casting garments. This was seen as a blasphemous enactment of Christ’s arrival into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and Nayler was arrested and charged under the Blasphemy Act of 1650 his gruesome punishment included being whipped, having his tongue bored through with a red-hot iron and having the letter “B” branded on his forehead.

1 October 1892 - Eastville Rovers (the old name of Bristol Rovers) played their first official league match in the newly formed Bristol and District League against Mangotsfield FC. Even though the game was billed as a home match for Rovers, it was played away at Mangotsfield. Rovers lost the match 1-3 and they eventually finished the season in sixth place, with Warmley crowned as the inaugural champions of the league.

29 October 1831 - The Queen Square Riots began when an angry mob chased local magistrate Sir Charles Wetherell from the new Assize Courts to the Mansion House on the square. Wetherell was an opponent of the proposed second Reform Bill which would have helped many people in the city. The riots continued for three days, during which work on the Clifton Suspension Bridge was suspended and Isambard Kingdom Brunel sworn in as a special constable. 20 October 1950 - Labour politician Sir Stafford Cripps resigned from his positon as Chancellor of Exchequer and as MP for Bristol South East on grounds of ill health - to be succeeded by Tony Benn in the resulting byelection. In his last budget as chancellor he reduced income tax for low-income earners as an overtime incentive and increased spending on health, national insurance, and education. He has been praised for helping Britain recover after WW2. Sir Stafford died on 21 April 1952. 5 October 2008 - Banksy’s first official New York City exhibitions opens. Called “The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill,” the installation was held in Greenwich Village and took the form of a fake pet shop. Its purpose was to question animal-related ethics and sustainability of factory farming. Some of the ‘pets’ on display included chicken nuggets drinking sauce and a rabbit putting on lipstick.

24 October 1997 - Claudia Fragapane is born in Bristol. A student at St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School, Fragapane was part of the women’s gymnastics team that won Great Britain’s first-ever team medal, a bronze, at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in 2015. The t a l e n t e d Bristolian, alongside partner AJ Pritchard, also finished 4th in series 14 of Strictly Come Dancing. Arts 21 October 1946 - Edward Stanley became the first principal of the brand new Old Vic Theatre School, created to run alongside the Bristol Old Vic Company which had been founded only eight months earlier. The school was based in a room above a fruit merchant’s warehouse in the Rackhay near the stage door of the Theatre Royal and was formed at the suggestion of Laurence Olivier. 7 October 1987 - The classic line up of controversial rock group Guns N Roses played a gig at Colston Hall. Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler were on their Appetite For Destruction Tour and supported by Faster Pussycat. A typical setlist from the tour contained classics like Sweet Child O Mine, Welcome to the Jungle and Paradise City, as well as their version of the Bob Dylan song Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.

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Good Reads - recommendations from Bruce Fellows William Boyd’s “The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth” is a collection of nine tales. The title story takes us through a rollercoaster year of Bethany’s life. Impulsive and capricious, she changes jobs, men, continents and manages to put her father straight. In others, a screen actor goes for an audition and finds himself at the centre of a real life adventure; a man tells his life story by remembering the things he stole; a soldier saves a monkey; a love affair is described in reverse; a misunderstanding causes chaos at a party. These stories are very varied, gripping from the first line, amusing and always entertaining. In Darryl Ponicsan’s novel “Last Flag Flying”, Meadows turns up in Billy’s bar, thirty four years after he last saw him. Then Billy was handing him over for eight years in the brig, now Meadows wants Billy to go with him to collect the body of his son, just killed in Iraq. This is the start of a journey up the American East coast which is full of incident and comedy. Also involved is Mule, a black pastor, once the other sailor who took Meadows to the brig. They bond again and their adventures in this moving and page-turning tale are both absurd and heroic. “I Married You for Happiness”, by Lily Tuck, is a portrait of a marriage. Through the course of one night, Nina thinks about her life with Philip, from their first meeting in Paris onwards. She remembers what she was wearing and the words they spoke to each other that day. She is an artist, he a mathematician and mathematics and probability play an important and fascinating part in their story. Nina remembers key moments in their lives together and apart and the ramifications of them. Tenderly but precisely told with no shirking of difficulties and possible infidelities this novel is always compelling, thought-provoking and readable. “Balancing Acts” is Nicholas Hytner’s witty, engrossing and informative account of his time as Director of the National Theatre. Anyone who loves theatre will love this but so will most other people, too, because it’s a conscientious though never boring description of how he brought success to a large national institution. War Horse; One man. Two Guvnors; The History Boys; Hytner was responsible for those and a long list of others, as well as for the actors who brought the plays to life. There are luvvie stories galore but also descriptions of how the profits came: musicals and plays in cinemas. It’s a terrific book. 1940, and Emmy longs to be a war correspondent, so she takes a job with a newspaper but oh, it’s on the Agony Aunt page and Mrs Bird doesn’t answer any letters containing ‘unpleasantness’, in fact they go straight in the bin. Emmy rebels and starts giving advice. The resulting confusion drives the plot of AJ Pearce’s very funny, moving and highly informative novel, “Dear Mrs Bird”. Emmy mans Fire Brigade phones in the evenings, too. What a life they led back then! There’s romance, tragedy, despair, all human life, really. Will Emmy triumph? Will she find love? There’s only one way to find out. Bruce Felllows - September 2018 page 22

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Top Tips for your Garden - Hilary Barber “It’s the start of the autumn tidy up!

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1. Rake up leaves. Though you can put small quantities in a compost bin and mix them in well, it is best to compost leaves on their own, to make leaf mould, a great soil improver and mulch

11. Prune climbing roses and tie them in to their support, to prevent them being blown over in the winter (something that I failed to do a couple of years ago!)

2. You can make a simple leaf mould bin with four posts and chicken wire or sturdy plastic netting. Alternatively, use biodegradable looseweave jute leaf sacks or fill pierced bin liner with moist leaves. It will take up to two years for the leaves to break down. 3. Aim to plant all bulbs as soon as possible after purchase and finish planting by the end of the month, with the exception of tulips. Tulips are best planted later, in November, to reduce the risk of fungal infection problems. 4. To save money, instead of throwing them away, you can lift tender perennial bedding plants such as pelargoniums, fuchsias and marguerites (Argyranthemum) before the first frost. Pot them up and store in a protected environment, ensuring that the compost does not dry out or become too wet.

12. Start mulching borders with well rotted manure, compost, leaf mould or mushroom compost, making sure that the mulch, which is rich in nutrients, is spread around plants/ shrubs and trees and does not touch them. This will also be fantastic for holding the moisture in to the ground, just in case we have a hot summer again next year. Happy gardening!

5. Prune shrub roses by one third (or even up to a half) This is to prevent wind rock and breaking of the branches during the winter. 6. Plant hardy trees, shrubs and climbers while the soil is still warm and moist but not soggy. 7. Complete scarifying, aerating, top dressing and apply autumn lawn feed before the end of the month. October is also a good time to lay turf. This may also be the last month for mowing 8. Finish planting of autumn onion sets and plant garlic. Sow overwintering broad beans such as ‘Aquadulce’ and plant out spring cabbages 9. Divide your herbaceous perennials and rhubarb crowns and have a plant swap with friends! 10. Some perennials can be cut back, but I prefer to leave flowerheads and seeds, like these alliums, for the birds and then tidy in spring (unless frosted and then it is best to tidy up page 24

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Music - present, past & future Album of the month Egypt Station by Paul McCartney

Next step McCartney by Paul McCartney

By now we all should know what we get from Paul McCartney - the majority of albums find him occupying his favourite soft rock groove, that same spot he’s enjoyed since his Beatles heyday, but then he’ll throw in the occasional sharp turn, like his work as The Fireman or turning up on singles with Kanye and Rihanna. His new album Egypt Station seems to be a concerted effort to bring together these disparate strands and, the occasional misstep aside, manages to pull it off.

It’s hard to know what constitutes a genuine McCartney solo album; such is the scope of his influence, it would be possible to make the case for any record released by Wings as falling into that bracket. Nor, due to their varying quality, is it obvious which of these releases can be classed as a true classic. But while John Lennon was doing sterling work with his Plastic Ono Band his fellow former Beatle was creating a far simpler debut offering, one which set the tone for much of what was to follow.

That this isn’t your typical McCartney album becomes clear with its opening lines. The pace of I Don’t Know might be familiarly MOR but, “I got crows at my windows/Dogs at my door/I don’t think I can take anymore” aren’t the sort of lyrics you expect from Sir Paul.

Released in April 1970, McCartney was filled with home recordings that weren’t always developed into fully formed songs; instead, snippets like The Lovely Linda and Junk were very much a snapshot of his mood at that time. There were also a few gems on the album, not least the soulful ballad Maybe I’m Amazed and love-struck Every Night, whilst Kreen-Akrore highlighted just how good a drummer he really was.

There are plenty of other surprises dotted throughout the album, the bossa nova charm of Back In Brazil being another pleasing example. The closing song cycle Hunt You Down / Naked / C-Link is packed with interesting moments and proves that the maestro behind Abbey Road’s running order still has the knack for stringing songs together like strangely shaped but surprisingly tasty sausages. Of course, this being McCartney, there are also some slightly cringeworthy moments - People Want Peace being a particularly on the nose example here. But even a track like Fuh You, with its gratingly modern production sensibilities, shows how he still has his eye on the prize when it comes to wanting chart success and a place in the modern pop world. It would be churlish to suggest that Egypt Station will be remembered as one of Macca’s finest efforts, but we should all take note of the fact that a man who could long be resting on his laurels is still trying to remain relevant whilst simultaneously keeping himself engaged.

With moments of musical beauty, saccharine whimsy and even self-sabotage, this eponymous debut could not have been more McCartney, making it a worthy next step. Gig of The Month Van Morrison @ Bristol Hippodrome 22nd October We’re very much of the opinion that Astral Weeks is one of the finest albums ever created, so whenever Van Morrison rolls into town we’re first in line to see him. That album celebrates its golden anniversary in November, yet songs like Sweet Thing and The Way Lovers Do still frequently appear in his sets and sound as fresh as ever. Also expect songs from recent album You’re Driving Me Crazy. Duncan Haskell

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MOOG synthesizers, pianos and a harpsichord take centre stage for the inaugural Bristol Keyboard Festival, programmed by St George’s Bristol for this autumn. Bristol Keyboard Festival has attracted stars from across music genres and styles – from the classical to the avant garde, and from established to emerging talent. It runs from 30 October to 7 November, and is set to become an annual festival and a fixture within the nation’s music calendar. The Bristol Keyboard Festival also forms part of St George’s celebratory season, with the opening of a pavilion-style extension, café bar and multi-purpose spaces. International and Bristol-based musicians include Tord Gustavsen, Paul Lewis, and Will Gregory, best known as one half of the electronic music sensation Goldfrapp. Famous names beyond the world of music include actor Simon Russell Beale and author and illustrator James Mayhew. The event is programmed by Artistic Directors Meurig Bowen – former Director of Cheltenham Music Festival – and St George’s Chief Executive Suzanne Rolt. Bristol Keyboard Festival October 30 to November 7 2018 #BristolKeys Chief Executive of St George’s Bristol, Suzanne, Rolt commented: “Pianos and keyboards of all shapes and sizes have been at the heart of St George’s from the very start. Here we join the dots in a programme that roams across endless styles and ages of music. What better way to celebrate the transformation of St George’s than with the launch of this new Bristol Keyboard Festival. Join us for this non-stop week-long festival as we look back over our shoulder to where the keyboard first started and fast forward to the realm of future possibilities. From Norwegian jazz supremo Tord Gustavsen on the opening night to St George’s favourite Paul Lewis at the close, Bristol Keyboard Festival will celebrate the piano and that special thing called pianism, in all its infinite variety.” St George’s Bristol is supported by Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Bristol City Council, as well as charitable trusts, corporates and individual donors. Please go to www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk or search #BristolKeys for further details, event announcements, and to book

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Divorce Law - In Desperate included mood swings, lack of love care and affection, and Need of Reform? A woman who filed for divorce because she is unhappy was forced to stay in a “loveless marriage” following a Supreme Court ruling. Is divorce law antiquated and in need of change? Tini Owens, 68, and Hugh John Owens, 80, married in January 1978 and separated in February 2015, some 37 years later. Together they had two children, both of whom are now adult and independent. In this country the only ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage as a result of adultery, unreasonable behaviour, dessertion, two years separation with consent or five years separation (without consent). Mrs Owens asked for divorce on the grounds of Mr Owens unreasonable behaviour. This

prioritising his work over their home life.

Mr Owens objected, stating that the particulars listed were just behaviours which are not out of the ordinary in the course of any marriage. The judge agreed and did not consider that the given evidence was sufficient. Mrs Owens appealed to the Court of Appeal followed by the Supreme Court. On 25 July 2018, the Supreme Court dismissed Mrs Owens’ appeal. Are Things About to Change Then? The Supreme Court expressed in its judgement that it felt current divorce law is antiquated and in need of change, but that its role is to interpret the law, not change it. It urged Parliament to review the law and to move it forward in line with modern times. Society has moved on since divorce law was introduced 50 years ago, and it is clear that the law leaves Mrs Owens stuck in a loveless marriage, at least until February 2020 when she can divorce Mr Owens on the basis of five years separation. Following the outcome of this case, the Justice Secretary David Gauke has announced plans

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Astronomy: Which two adjacent planets are closest together and which two are furthest apart?

Album Covers: Name the classic albums shown below.

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New Romantics: Who has had more UK top 10 hit singles - Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet or The Human League?

Cities: Name the capital cities of a) Bolivia, b) Barbados, and c) Belarus.

The Beatles: Which was the last studio album released by the Fab Four - “Abbey Road”, “Let It Be” or “The White Album”?

People: What did Lancelot Brown make his name as?

Glam Rock: Who had a UK no. 1 hit in 1972 with the Georgio Moroder penned song “Son of My Father”?

Rivers: Which rivers reach the sea at a) St Nazaire in France, b) Gdansk in Poland and c) Porto in Portugal? Dates: In which months might you celebrate a) the Queens real birthday, b) Groundhog Day, and c) Star Wars Day? Politics: Name the current a) Foreign Secretary, b) Health Secretary and c) Defence Secretary. Sport: Name the sporting legends below Royalty: Which of these has not been an English / British monarch - William III, Charles III or Richard III? Celebrities: Who won the first ever a) Big Brother (2000), b) Strictly Come Dancing (2004), and c) Pop Idol (2002)?

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History Notes no. 130 - Julian Lea-Jones A History Mystery - The Hill sisters sketchbooks I owe my thanks for the material for this month’s article to our friend Susan Kriefman and to both Diane my wife and to Susan who researched the Hill family. The subject and the resultant mystery are two sketch books marked ‘Warboys Vol II & III’ which were rescued from a house clearance fire on the Isle of Wight. The gardener saw them burning on the bonfire and The cover of Vol III managed to rescue these two volumes, but sadly we have no idea of the fate of volume I or if indeed there were any more than the three volumes. According to the captions the sketches were done by two sisters Emmie and Nellie Hill over a period of years depicting scenes from family life and holidays. Some of the sketches refer to Henbury House, in Bristol whilst others are dated and located at ‘Warboys Rectory in Huntingdonshire.

“Three horses drinking” a pencil sketch dated 1884 assumed to be by Nelly Hill Our house moving with the attendant joys of ‘downsizing’ meant this project has been on hold, but going through them recently I realised that the artists captions and the sometimes very faint pencilled notes provided clues. While I captioned and transcribed the note and dates for each sketch Diane and Sue researched the Hill family and names of some of their sketch book subjects – with surprising results.

How they ended up on a bonfire on the Isle of Wight we have no idea, but how they came to me is easier to explain. Sue knowing my interest in Local History gave them to me some years ago and as soon as I realised there was a Bristol connection I decided to scan all 145 of the images onto CD ROM and pass the machine readable and searchable copies together with the books to the Bristol Record Office in case one day members of the family come to light. The sketches start when Nellie must have been quite young whilst Emmie’s are very accomplished all provide us with a rare insight into life in two large late nineteenth century rectories. Both sisters show increasing skill as the years progress and all the sketches are delightful, and merit finding out more about the artists. page 39

Pencil drawing “Head of Miss L Bardolucci” signed EM Hill August 1881, and 3 coloured images signed E Hill / EM Hill from 1883

History Notes no. 130 - Julian Lea-Jones Before we look at the results so far of our researches, I will let Sue explain the serendipitous events that resulted in the sketch books journey from that isle of Wight garden bonfire back to Bristol.

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Eleanor Catherine Hill born 1869 Weymouth,

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Lillian Augusta Hill. born 1872, Warboys, Huntingdonshire.

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My uncle Toby lived in Calbourne on the Isle of Wight and was known to be interested in such things, which was probably why he was given the sketchbooks by a gardener who rescued them from a garden bonfire. This explains the charring at the edges of the cover boards and corners of some pages. The Gardener was likely to have been working at ‘Westover’ the Manor house in Calbourne. I found that the sisters’ father was the Reverend Charles Gray Hill born on Mar. 15, 1823 at Berkeley Square, Bristol”.

When their father moved back to Bristol and Henbury Church, the 1871 census includes the names of three living in servants. If perhaps any readers recognise any of the names, or have some knowledge to help flesh out the story, do please let Andy know. •

Elizabeth Cook, nursemaid,

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Maria Williams, W-o-T, nursemaid,

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Katherine Graham, of Kings Weston, Cook

In due course the full outcome of our joint researches will be included with the books already deposited in the Bristol Record office for any other researchers to follow up on our discoveries. In the meantime I hope you enjoy some of the delightful examples from the sisters sketch books.

“Constance as small girl rolling hoop”, “Constance carrying hoop”, and “Constance in blue dress” - signed Constance, 1881, and “A bush in flower - a sketch for Gran” signed by C L Hill aged 7, 1882 Diane found out that Charles married a widow Emma Jane Binny and they had 5 daughters who were:

Pencil sketch Signed Nelly Hill, January 21st 1882.

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Prize Wordsearch The “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” wrote John Keats 199 years ago in his famous poem “To Autumn”. 1819 was Keats’ very own autumn - he died just 18 months after penning the poem, aged just 25. I only mention this as it cropped up in the though process leading to the choice of wordearch theme this month. I struggled to think of 21 mellow things, beyond Enya’s entire back catalogue. Fruitful things however was much easier.

So, listed below are twenty one fruits. Twenty of your five a day have been hidden in the wordsearch grid - as ever they can be written forwards, backwards, upwards, downwards and / or on a diagonal. All you need to do is work out which of the fruits is not in the grid and let me know which it is. All correct entries received by the end of October will go into a hat and one entry, drawn at random by computer, will win ___________________________________ the lucky entrant three good bottles of wine, each packed with mellow fruitfulness.

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Pitfalls of Probate In the second of a series of articles AMD solicitors discuss the pitfalls of DIY probate. In this instalment Sarah Burgess, a Solicitor dealing with contentious and non-contentious probate, highlights some of the issues she has come across. There have been many occasions when an executor of a Will has come to our firm for advice after beginning to administer an estate but things havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone according to plan. Our job is to help the executors progress the estate efficiently whilst keeping the beneficiaries well-informed so that the executors themselves do not become personally liable for causing loss to the estate. The legal costs involved in resolving a dispute or rectifying any errors will often far outweigh the initial costs of seeking professional legal advice regarding the estate administration. If you find yourself named as an executor in a Will, you should be aware of the most common pitfalls to avoid: 1. Not placing Trustee Notices It is a good idea to place Trustee Act notices in the newspaper because these advertise for any creditors to come forward within two months of the notices being placed and protect executors from becoming personally liable to creditors who come-forward after the estate has been distributed.

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What’s On & Community News Listings for community events, not-forprofit clubs and charitable activities are free of charge. If you have something of this nature that you would like listed please get in touch by calling 0117 259 1964 or 07845 986650, or emailing andy@bcmagazines. co.uk. Listings must be submitted in Word or text in an email only and be no longer than 75 words to be accepted. 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. Theatre, Concerts and Music A great opportunity has arisen to join Bristol Choral Society. Due to a change in rehearsal venue (after 45 years) from central Bristol to Henleaze, the Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season. Rehearsals are at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, on Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. The season starts on Sept 5th. To read more about us go to www.bristolchoral.co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@ bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance so that we can welcome you and provide music. It’s Your Ceili - Fun barn dance party for all. Dances walked through first, then called with live music from the Highly Strung Band. Friday 2nd November. 7.30pm to 10.30pm. St. Alban’s Church Hall, Westbury Park. All profit to Bristol charities - see website for details. Licensed cash bar, pasties + cookies sold at break. Tickets £10 pre-book at www.ticketline.co.uk or pay on door. Enquiries - Jill Elliot 01275 847 909. www.highlystrungcommunityband.co.uk 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 as well as traditional songs and contemporary arrangements. The new year started in September and we’d love to welcome new members to come and join us! If you’re interested in

finding out more, please contact Christina May on maylearner@outlook.com. Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly nonauditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis on having fun. You will ideally be of a good standard (string and brass players particularly welcome). We meet at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church, Westbury Hill on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 (term-time only). Free taster session for newcomers. Come and give us a try. For further information please visit www.westburyparkorchestra.com. Bristol Chamber Choir will be presenting a Remembrance Day concert at The Chapel, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, Bristol, BS9 3UN at 5.00pm on Sunday 11th November 2018. Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection to raise funds for the Trust and the Choir. On this special year the concert will also commemorate the end of the First World War. We will be singing music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, William Harris, Edward Naylor, Carl Orff and two composers with Bristol connections. Cyril Rootham (1875 – 1938) was born in Bristol. His work at Cambridge University made him an influential figure in English music life. We will be singing his setting of Siegfried Sassoon’s poem ‘Everyone Sang’. Raymond Warren was Professor of Music at Bristol University form 1972 – 94. He is the President of Bristol Chamber Choir and we will be singing his setting of ‘St Patrick’s Breastplate’. For more information ring Rod Coomber on 09342 954249 or visit www. bristolchamberchoir.org.uk 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. ‘Babbers’ Radio Show every Monday from midday to 2pm on Ujima Radio - 98FM. The show is organised and presented by

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Free Valuation Day Jewellery, Watches, Silver & Gold Tuesday 30th October 10am - 4pm at

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Our experienced Valuers, Gemmologist John Kelly and watch specialist Marc Burridge will be at Stoke Lodge on the above date appraising jewellery, watches, silver & gold, providing free verbal estimates, without obligation, for possible consignment to the pre-Christmas Specialist Sale on the 22nd November - the best time of the year to sell fine jewellery and watches. There is ample free parking and we will be serving tea and coffee to customers throughout the day. No appointment is necessary. For more information please contact Toby Pinn at the salerooms on 0117 325 6789. We look forward to seeing you Every lot, in every sale, illustrated and sold with live internet bidding Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

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What’s On & Community News older people for older people with the aim of helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation - although the topics we cover are interesting and relevant to all. For more details - info@ujimaradio.com. Bristol Choral Society and Westminster Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Hilary Campbell, present Farewell to Arms. Marking the centenary of the end of the First World War, this is a programme of very moving works by 20th century British composers, reflecting on war and peace and including Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem. Saturday 27th October 2018 7.30 pm at Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BS1 5TJ. Tickets from £11 to £28 (under 25s £5 & Seniors 10% discount). Full details at www.bristolchoral.co.uk. Book online via www.bristolchoral.co.uk or by phone on 0117 203 4040. 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 socializing 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 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.

when caught behind enemy lines. It centres around Robert, a British soldier, and Claire, a French villager who quickly fall in love, much to the horror of her family and the whole village. Opera in a Box’s production of A Foreign Field is at The Redgrave Theatre, Clifton, on October 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 (£5 students), available from 0117 315 7800 & www. operainabox.com Want to be involved in music? Can you count to 6? Don’t mind sitting on the floor? Join us in September - Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java, will be starting again next month, 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 at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=4ND4zoKbhQs

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.

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 9.15 pm at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College ) where the north end of Filton Avenue meets the A38. You will be made very welcome when you come along to a rehearsal. Also visit our website – bristolmvc.org.uk - to find out more, or phone 0117 968 2223.

Bristol-based Opera in a Box will be reviving local composer Eric Wetherell’s A Foreign Field at The Redgrave Theatre, Clifton, from 10-13 October. Set during the Great War, the lyrical opera tells the story of three soldiers who find love and betrayal

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

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Starting at 12.00pm, browse the wonderful range of craft and art stalls supplied by the artists’ co-operative We Make Bristol to find special birthday and Christmas presents. Have lunch in the Hall area and, among the ‘active art’ stalls, look out for Hat Making, a Photo Booth and for children, Face Painting, a Nail Bar and all sorts of different art activities. Raffle tickets sold during the afternoon will be drawn and great prizes distributed around 5.00pm. A Scalextric circuit will once more be available for those with competitive spirits! A wide range of Craft Ales will be available, along with ciders, wines, prosecco and soft drinks and a range of food throughout

All the money raised after expenses will go to Bristol’s Julian Trust Night Shelter and St Peter’s Outreach good causes – including Henleaze Hospitality (supporting Syrian refugee families settling in NW Bristol) and an Occupational Therapist working in Tanzania. See www.juliantrust.org.uk and www.stpetershenleaze.org for details. At 7.00pm the church area turns into our live music venue. The Watermelon Jam Jazz band will do two sets and then, at 9.00pm, famed Bristol R&B band The Deltics will take to the stage to rock St Peter’s in a way it has never been rocked before! The bars will close at 11pm and everything will be packed away and made ready for the first Sunday service at 8.00am the next day! Our inaugural 2016 Festival raised £1500 for charity; the 2017 event raised £3000. Look out for news of how much we will be able to give away this time. With thanks and best wishes Mark Pilgrim Vicar, St Peter’s Henleaze

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What’s On & Community News and Clifton on Wednesday evenings. Visit www.peopleofnote.co.uk or email peopleofnote@btinternet.com for more details. Come along for a tree taster! Friends of Welsh National Opera and all visitors are very welcome at Redmaids High School for Girls on Wednesday 17th October at 7.15 p.m. for an evening of celebration of Charles Mackerras at WNO, where for more than 60 years he was closely associated with us and was Music Director from 1987 to 1992. His daughter, Cathy, and his biographer, Nigel Simeone, will celebrate Mackerras’s work with WNO. There will be illustrations of rare performances by some of the singers and musicians with whom he worked. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, guests £7. For further information contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail.com Exhibitions, Markets and Meetings Stoke Bishop Village Hall will be holding their annual Christmas Fair on 10 November 2018, from 2 until 5pm. There will be lots of stalls selling an amazing variety of items, which should enable you to find just the right gift to suit all the family, from grandchildren to grandparents - and everyone in between. Admission is a mere 50p, with children free, and Mrs Christmas will be supplying her usual delicious refreshments to those (usually of the male persuasion) who find gift shopping a chore, rather than a delight. FFI contact :- stokebishophallbookings@ yahoo.co.uk Tel 07583 206571 ‘Ale and Arty Charity Festival, Saturday 20th October at St Peter’s Church, The Drive, Henleaze, in support of Julian Trust Night Shelter and St Peter’s Outreach, including Henleaze Hospitality. There will be family fun between 12-5pm, with lots of arty activities to take part in, ‘We Make Bristol’ art and designer stalls. Between 5-7pm there will be hot dogs and bar snacks followed by live music performances including Watermelon Jam and The Deltics between 7pm-11pm. Come along and enjoy all this whilst trying lots of different craft ales and cider or prosecco!’

Rooms to Hire. Subud Hall, Wesley Place, Clifton, BS8 2YD. The Subud Hall is an exWesleyan Chapel next to the Downs with 2 beautiful, peaceful spaces 7/8 metres for hire. Suitable for rehearsals, choirs, classes etc. Please call 07790 519 683 for more info. Fitness, Health and Wellbeing “Time to Move” Stay Active - Movement to music for over 55’s. All abilities welcome, improve balance, mobility and well being. Friendly, supportive and fun. Thursdays 10-11am (tea and biscuits afterwards) £7, commencing 13th September at Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Contact Michelle 07505 937156. 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 start the first week of October in Westbury, Southmead and Clifton. See www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or phone 0117 9424167 for more information. Aikido for Kids: Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art which draws on fencing (kenjutsu) and wrestling (jujutsu) techniques. Regular practice develops confidence, flexibility, strength and focus. Westbury Aikido Club offers lessons for children, Sundays from 10am to 10.45am, during term-time, at the Scout Hall (Northcote), Great Brockeridge BS9 3TY. See www.westburyaikido.club for more detail, or email reenee@westburyaikido. club. The first lesson is free, so come along and give it a try! Karate classes on Thursday evenings at David Lloyd Westbury on Trym (no membership required). The evening starts with beginners and advanced classes for children aged 5 and up, followed by a new class for adult beginners. Please contact Trevor on 07921 917 758 for more

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In support of Julian Trust Night Shelter and St Peter’s Outreach, including Henleaze Hospitality

What’s On & Community News information. 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) Tango West - Beginners and Recent Dancers Argentinian Tango classes - structured, friendly and fun. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn this fascinating dance, commencing Wed 19th September. Wednesday evenings, 6.30-7.45pm + practice till 8.30pm, £8 per session or 6 classes for £40 pre-paid at Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN. Contact Michele@tangowest.co.uk, 07981 756965 Westbury Folk / Country Dancing on Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm at The College, College Road, WoT. This is a sociable group meeting to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. No experience is necessary as all dances are called first. For further information, call Christine on 0117 962 2223. It’s £3 per person for each session. 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. 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. Bristol Morris Men welcome anyone who wants to try morris dancing. We practise on Thursday evenings in the Sports Hall at QEH School at Berkeley Place, Clifton from 8 to 10. For more information please visit www.bristolmorrismen.co.uk or call Grant on 0117 944 2165. Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica Trust’s Hall on Thursdays, 7.30 pm. New dancers welcome - come on your own or with friends. Contact Margaret, 01275 794 638 or Graham 01275 854 782, or visit www. rscdsbristolinfo.co.uk. Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes for beginners is held at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Contact Maggie on 01934 838 175 for more information. Classes for the more advanced dancers are at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Tel. Cheryl on 0117 401 2416. Held every Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm. See www.wscbristol.co.uk for details. Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members. Our qualified coaches will happily give you a free taster session any Monday between 4 and 6 (weather permitting) or by arrangement - contact Jean or Gerry 0117 962 4466. We are a friendly, sociable club with Men’s and Ladies league teams and a calendar of friendly mixed matches. We are offering half price membership for the first year. For further details : redlandgreenbowls.webs.com. Hydrotherapy Exercise Sessions – A group exercise in Southmead Hospital’s purpose built pool. Benefits include relaxation, relief of pain & swelling, improved movement, balance & fitness. All ages & abilities are welcome. We are a friendly local team of Chartered Physiotherapists with expertise in a variety of disabilities & medical conditions. For more details please contact Chris & Ali Cowley on 07971 086 628, or email healthyhydrotherapy@gmail.com or visit www.healthyhydrotherapy.co.uk.

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YOU COULD ‘MAKE THE DIFFERENCE’ THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN BRISTOL If you have some time to spare for a worthwhile cause, why not consider helping in Bristol’s pop-up charity Christmas card shops, which support a wide range of local and national charities. Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation, needs volunteers to help in its seasonal shop which opens in Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road from October 17th until December 18th, 2018 Cards for Good Causes simply could not operate its network of 300 seasonal shops across the UK without a team of around 6,000 volunteers. In the last ten years volunteers have helped raise over £40 million for local and national good causes. Its aims are simple, offer the widest choice of charity cards and raise

as much money as possible each year for our charities. Chief Executive, Jeremy Lune says: “Our seasonal staff and volunteers are simply wonderful. They help us raise a huge amount of money for a wide range of charities. Taking on a role in one of our shops is ideal if you are interested in short-term volunteering. We would like to hear from anyone who wants to be part of a friendly team that helps make a real difference to the charities we support.”

For details on the roles available in Bristol, please contact: Stephanie ToftJones via email: poppytoft@ hotmail.com or telephone 07748 655935

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What’s On & Community News Fancy a ramble? How about joining us for enjoyable 8-10 mile walks on two Sundays per month? Our usual group size is 1215 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. Gardening and Horticulture Kitchen Table Workshops - flower workshops round my kitchen table in Redland - take place monthly on Saturday mornings. We use as much locally grown flowers and foliage as possible. Come and enjoy immersing yourself in seasonal beauty and have fun while you learn. The cost includes refreshments plus all materials and is open to any level of experience. Next workshop dates are 13th October and 17th November. For more details please ring 07929 253942 or visit www.Bestofthebunch.co.uk Friends of Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve is in the heart of Stoke Bishop. An area of wild flower meadows, a lake with ducks to feed, and a woodland to walk. Membership is £10 per adult/year. You will receive a topical quarterly newsletter and details / invite to join the free events that are held on the Reserve. For more details please contact: fospnr@gmail.com. The Alpine Garden Society meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at Westbury Methodist Church, Westbury Hill, at 7.30pm. We have speakers on various topics, plant sales and social events. Visitors are very welcome at £2 a visit. For more details please call 0117 967 3160. Henleaze & District Flower Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road in Henleaze. Flower demonstrations are held on the second Thursday, practice classes on the fourth Thursday. New members are always welcome. For more details please ring 0117 907 5724.

Volunteering and Charities Can you help? St Peter’s Hospice is looking for new volunteers to make cakes, preserves, wood crafts & more for our annual Christmas Market. If you have a special skill in making, baking or creating beautiful gifts or delicious seasonal treats, contact Esther, Community Fundraiser, 01275391420 or community@ stpetershospice.org to discuss. Volunteers to teach adults to read with Read Easy. This National Charity is looking for people to become reading coaches. We use a scheme that has been specially designed to be delivered by people who are not trained teachers. After an initial day of training our Coordinator will pair you with an adult reader and ask you to deliver two half hour sessions for most weeks of the year. The timings for the sessions and the venue will be decided by you and the reader to be mutually convenient. For more info visit www.readeasy.org.uk or contact our Coordinator by email: bristol@readeasy. org.uk or ring 07941 078332. 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. If you’d like to get more active or involved in your community why not give an hour a week or a day a month and help Marie Curie as we continue to provide care to patients and their families? If you enjoy meeting new people and raising money for a great cause, we would love to hear from you. FFI please contact Helen Isbell on 0117 924 7275 or email Helen.Isbell@ mariecurie.org.uk. RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme). Do you like reading? Do you

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What’s On & Community News 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. 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 Mike Hatchon 07503 577 830 or email mikeh@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.

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.

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Soroptomists International Bristol is part of a global organisation founded in Bristol for women from a wide range of professional and business backgrounds who have joined together to give service, friendship and have fun. We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Long Ashton Golf Club where we enjoy a two course meal with a speaker. For more details please contact our membership officer on 0117 973 9894 or email gillbea@ aol.com for more details, and see our advert on page 89.

Do you, or someone you know, need support following a relationship breakdown? Over the past 20 years Aquila has helped many people learn to cope and rebuild their lives following separation or divorce. Our next 7-week self-help course starts on Monday 1st October in Henleaze, Bristol. The course is facilitated by a group of men and women who have all experienced broken relationships or divorce. If you would like to know more call Gill on 07807 058479, email bristol@hope-after-heartbreak.co.uk or visit www.hope-after-heartbreak.co.uk or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ hopeafterheartbreak.

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

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.

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

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What’s On & Community News 4NQ every second Friday in the month for an informal coffee morning from 11.

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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. Our café is staffed by trained, caring and experienced volunteers. 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.

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.

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. Happy Days Memory Café meets 1st Friday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00 at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 3TD. The café is aimed at carers and people living with dementia and the plan is that we have fun. Why not check us out? For more information please contact Tony on 0117 968 1002 or check our Facebook page. Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30 for 1.00 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for more details see

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. General Interests The new season of National Trust talks continues in October and November – and will be held in the Hall at St. Monica Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3UN. All talks will be held in the Hall at St. Monica Trust, Cote Lane, Westburyon-Trym, Bristol BS9 3UN. A charge of £3 is made to both members and visitors to help cover the costs associated with the talks programme. This charge includes the provision of tea and biscuits at the end of each talk. If you have any doubts as to whether a talk is to take place or any queries regarding the venue, you may visit our website www.ntbristolcentre.btck. co.uk or contact David Moore 0117 965 8014. Similarly, if you would like a lift, or can offer one, please contact David Moore. Saturday 27th October 2018 at 2.15pm Curiouser and Curiouser - Cyril Routley. Cyril’s illustrated talk, based upon his own idiosyncratic sense of humour, will explore examples of the quirky and the unusual taking in everything from oddities from past times, shops with highly appropriate names and road signs with glaring spelling errors!

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Rhind, Wilkinson and their contemporaries; and Thurs Dec 13th, John Penny - Regency and Georgian St Pauls (followed by American supper). Meetings are upstairs in the Friends’ Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE at 19.30. Non-members £3. Annual membership still only £10. Contact Pat Walker Tel 07790 172451.

The Arts Society Bristol is Bristol’s own society for those who enjoy the arts and we welcome new members. Lectures are given monthly on a wide range of subjects by specialists in their field. On 9 October the lecture is on “Art UK: Uncovering the Nation’s Hidden Oil Paintings”. On 13 November the subject is “World War One through the eyes of German artists”. Lectures are held at 8pm at Redmaids› High School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information on lectures, study days and trips, visit our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk

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

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. Bristol Bridge Club Come and play. Less experienced players: Mondays at 7.15pm and Fridays at 10.00am and 7.15pm. More experienced players: Mondays and Wednesdays at 1.15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.15pm. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening, or a Wednesday afternoon. No partner? No problem - just turn up on any Monday or Wednesday session and we will find you a partner. Check our website for details: www.bristolbridgeclub.co.uk or contact 0117 929 1846. Grenville Hall, Oldfield Road, Bristol BS8 4QQ. Does history give you a buzz? West Bristol History Group have some fantastic talks coming up in the next few months: Thurs Oct 11th, Clive Burlton - the Making of the Modern Matthew; Thurs Nov 8th, Dr Aidan Dodson - West Theban pioneers: Belzoni,

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. 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. Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park Local History Group welcomes all to a series of talks at the Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, BS9 1EX. Talks start at 7.30pm and anyone interested in local history is welcome. Membership is just £6 p/a and visitors pay just £3 a meeting. For more details please visit www.stokebishop.org.uk/local_ history_group, call 0117 968 6010 or email sblocalhistory@gmail.com. Please do also contact us if you are clearing out documents and pictures of Stoke Bishop!

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Talking Pets at the Animal Health Centre Each year we have a last minute panic from owners of dogs and cats as firework season arrives again. I hope that by giving out a bit of advice in advance we can help you and your pet to cope. Many dogs are frightened of fireworks. We spend a lot of time with our puppies in their first consultations here advising about socialisation and particularly fireworks. Puppies need to have their first experience of a situation before they are 16 weeks old to enable them to accept that situation as normal and hence be able to cope with it, this is called ‘socialisation’. Pups born at this time of year tend to be better able to cope with fireworks than those born at other times when it can be difficult to pack in that first experience before the 16 week limit and hence can grow to be nervous of fireworks. To help your pet cope out needs careful advance planning. Try building a den somewhere in the centre of the house where he can’t see or hear flashes and bangs. A large cardboard box lined with thick blankets to allow burrowing and thick blankets on top to help deaden the noise. Set up your den in advance and put toys and treats into it to help your dog relax. Keep a TV or radio on to help drown out noises from outside and keep your curtains closed. Make sure that you take your dog out for his last walk when it is still light to minimise the risk of any sudden surprise firework frightening him. And most importantly, act normally yourself, do not make a fuss of your pet as this reassurance can help to reinforce his anxiety. There are many products available to help

calm your dog including calming pheromonal plug-ins and collars, herbal sprays and calming supplements. Thunder shirts that fit tightly can work to reassure a nervous pet and if you know of a calm dog friend why not invite him over to join yours as a calming influence? Desensitisation CDs need a bit more forward planning and take a few months for the dog to get used to the firework noises but may be a thought for next year? In extreme cases prescription medication may help and do contact us for advice. If you happen to be reading this and have a pup under the age of 16 weeks then make the most of the opportunity to introduce him to fireworks. Let him see the flashes and experience the noises ( at a safe distance) while you carry on as normal ignoring all around you so that your pup does not pick up any fear. Cats can also be frightened and spooked by fireworks so please keep them inside for the evenings over this period. Provide a litter tray and don’t forget to check that your microchip details are up to date in case he runs off with fright. And finally don’t forget the hedgehogs, check before you light your bonfire, preferably stack your wood a little away from where you want to light it and build your bonfire fresh. If you have any concerns about fireworks and your pet please do come in and see us and we will be very pleased to offer more advice and suggest supplements as necessary. Nicky Bromhall Veterinary Surgeon

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What’s On & Community News 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. The Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We usually meet on the first Monday of every month (except when it is a bank holiday when it is the second Monday) at central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square. For more details visit www.bristol.humanist.org.uk or www. meetup.com/Bristol-Humanists. The Bristol Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the

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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. Got a speech to make? Bristol Speakers offers a relaxed environment to practise your public speaking. Learn how to construct and present a speech, gain knowledge from experienced speakers, and conquer your public speaking anxiety. Most of all, practise in a stress-free environment where members give helpful feedback. It’s a well-structured evening, fun and relaxed with a nice mix of people. Meeting 7.30pm alternate Mondays at BAWA Southmead Rd. Contact Ben@Bristolspeakers.co.uk

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BCR CP Public Forum Monday 8th October 2018 at Horfield Quaker Meeting rooms, 300 Gloucester Road BS7 8PD We are inviting all local groups to use this meeting to tell people about their activities, to bring them up to date with projects and to encourage them to join and support their work.

The Group Directory on our website bcrcp.org.uk is one way to find out what voluntary organisations exist in our area; have a look at the website and get in touch if you would like a link to your group. We can also offer to host a webpage for voluntary groups who don’t have one. info@bcrcp.org. uk

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Quiz Answers from page 37 General Knowledge Education: One of 24 research-focused UK universities; Astronomy: Venus to Earth (41 million km) and Uranus to Neptune (1,659 million km); Television: a) Alan Titchmarsh, b) Carol Smillie and c) Kevin McCleod; Cities: a) La Paz, b) Bridgetown, and c) Minsk; People: Landscaping - he was better known as Capability Brown; Rivers: a) the Loire, b) the Vistula and c) the Duoro; Dates: a) June (8th), b) February (2nd), and c) May (4th); Politics: a) Jeremy Hunt, b) Matt Hancock and c) Gavin Williamson; Sport: Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Gareth Edwards, and Sir Ian Botham; Royalty: Charles III; Celebrities: a) Craig Phillips, b) Natasha Kaplinsky and c) Will Young. Music Lead Singers: a) Morten Harket, b) Terry Hall, and c) Peter Cetera; Album Covers: “Born in the USA” Bruce Springsteen; “Homogenic” Bjork, “The Velvet Underground & Nico” The Velvet Underground & Nico; “Parallel Lines” Blondie; New Romantics: Duran Duran (14), Spandau Ballet (10), The Human League (8); The Beatles: “Let It Be”; Glam Rock: Chicory Tip; 50’s & 60’s: skiffle; Noughties Pop: Kaiser Chiefs; Europop: t.A.T.u.; Names: Lead singers surnames - Gordon Sumner (aka Sting) and Bernard Sumner; Lyrics: “Still Ill” by The Smiths. Acronyms from page 38 1. Recommended Daily Allowance; 2. Nutrient Reference Value; 3. German Democratic Republic; 4. In Case You Misseed It; 5. General, Municipal & Boilermakers Union; 6. Scenes of Crime Officer; 7. British Academy of Film and Television Arts; 8. International Business Machines; 9. In My Humble Opinion; 10. Miles Per Hour; 11. Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; 12. Automatic Number Plate Recognition; 13. Payment Protection Insurance; 14. Match of the Day; 15. British Board of Film Classification Children’s Quiz Answers from page 16 Food Puzzle: Pasta, Meatballs, Potato, Fish Fingers, Sausages, Eggs, Ice Cream, Orange, Noodles, Banana, Muffin, Apple, Toast,Carrot, Sweetcorn, Pancake, Strawberry, Kiwi. Flags (Top, L to R) Quatar, Brazil, Sweden, (Middle, L to R) - Portugal, Jamaica, Latvia, (Bottom, L to R) - India, Kenya, Tanzania

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