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The Bristol Six + Eight Magazine Issue no. 42, May 2018 Twelve thousand free monthly copies now delivered across Redland, Cotham, Kingsdown, Westbury Park and north Cli�on

Between the covers this month - On this day in Bristory (page 10), Quizzes (pages 12 and 18), Take a Leap of Faith (page 30), In search of the Full English (page 38), WW1 servicemen remembered (page 48), Prize Wordsearch (page 50) and all the regular stuff as well

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The Editor's Small Piece Hello again from the Editor's office which is, as usual, a slightly untidy place at this time of the print month, littered with coffee cups, unintelligible scribbles on dayglo post-it notes and random recycling ready for the black crate.

Normally I just wind down (very quickly) under a duvet once I "hit the button" and send the latest magazine off to Pensords, my terrific printer. This month however I'm doing something a little different and heading off now for a few days of digital detoxing - some time by the coast to recharge my batteries rather than those of my phone. So if you've been trying to reach me over the last week then I apologise for my lack of responsiveness. I'm hoping to return reinvigorated, full of ideas on productivity and effectiveness to put into practice - or possibly not return at all!

With any meteorological luck the sunshine flooding in to the office today is a sign of extended things to come. The birds certainly seem to be enjoying the belated start to Spring, pairing up and foraging for nesting material. Is it just me or are there far more pigeons about this year? Not that I am complaining - I love a nice pigeon, the portliest and most human of garden birds. I just wish they'd dine next door.

I hope you enjoy the new magazine and find things of interest and use. Until next month, thanks for reading.

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Dementia Awareness Week 2018

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

Dementia Awareness Week 2018 takes place from 21-28 May. In the UK, one person develops dementia every three minutes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but what all forms of dementia have in common is a high risk of behavioural disorders- change in personality and people behaving out of character.

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Memory loss that disrupts daily life: One of the most common signs is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information.

Challenges in planning or solving problems: Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers.

Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure: People sometimes may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favourite game.

Confusion with time: Losing track of dates, seasons, and the passage of time.

Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships: For some people, having vision problems is a sign, for example, they may not realise they are the person in the mirror.

New problems with words in speaking or writing: You may notice a person has trouble following or joining in with a conversation.

Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps: Putting things in unusual places. Sometimes the person may accuse others of stealing the items.

Changes in mood or personality: Some can become confused, suspicious, depressed or anxious, and may be easily upset at home or when out and about.

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On This Day In Bristory News

Sport

2 May 1497 John Cabot set sail from Bristol for North America on the Matthew (conflicting reports claim that the departure took place on 20th May), hoping to establish new trade routes with the Orient.

Cabot’s first attempt the previous year had been unsuccessful, having got no further than Iceland. But on 24th June 1497 he landed in North America, most likely Newfoundland. Failing to establish the routes he’d hoped for, Cabot arrived back in Bristol on 6 August.

25 May 1994 Ross Hale gave Bristol its first boxing champion by knocking out Liverpool’s Andy Holligan to win the British and Commonwealth light-welterweight titles. The fight, held at Colston Hall, was stopped by referee Dave Parris in the third round, with Holligan taking a flurry of blows as he reeled on the ropes. Hale went on to defend the titles four times, before losing to Paul Ryan on 9 December 1995.

30 May 1643 Co-conspirators Robert Yeamans and George Bouchier were hanged, drawn and quartered in Wine Street, Bristol for their part in a plot to turn the city over to a Royalist army, under the command of Prince Rupert. Parliamentary governor Nathaniel Fiennes learnt of the plan to overthrow his forces before it could be carried out and was able to arrest the plotters. Yeamans remains were buried at Christ Church in the city.

17 May 2015 Bristol Rovers beat Grimsby Town on penalties in the Conference play-off final to ensure their return to the Football League. With the match ending 1-1, Rovers goal was scored by Ellis Harrison, the penalty shootout was won 5-3 by the Bristol side. It was a far cry from the disappointed of the previous summer, which saw Rovers relegated from the fourth tier for the first time in 94 years, and personal redemption for manager Darrell Clarke

17 May 1927

Culture

The prototype of the Bristol Bulldog (a singleseat biplane fighter) flew for the first time.

Manufactured by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, more than 400 Bulldogs were produced.

During its lifetime between 1929 - 1937 these planes became one of the most used by the RAF. Though they never saw combat, it was in a Bulldog that Douglas Bader lost both his legs - crashing while performing unauthorised aerobatics in Reading on 14 December 1931.

30 May 1996 The Marquis of Bristol raised £52,000 by selling off ancient titles which had been in his family for generations. Titles up for sale included the lordship of the manor of Doveton Hall in Suffolk and the barony of Gorey in Co Wessex. The Marquis planned to use the proceeds in order to build a beach home in the Bahamas.

30 May 1766 Built between 1764 and 1766, with a design roughly based on London’s Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, Bristol Old Vic opened on this day. Without the necessary royal patent, the theatre wasn’t supposed to sell tickets to the general public and therefore labelled its first play The Conscious Lovers as, ‘A concert with a specimen of rhetoric.’

The performance included both a prologue and epilogue by David Garrick who called the Old Vic, ‘The most exquisitely designed theatre in Europe.’

21 May 2007 Banksy was crowned “Art’s Greatest Living Britain” as part of a one-off awards show on ITV, celebrating the most creative and successful people from across the UK. Decided by a panel of judges which included Duncan Bannatyne, Richard Curtis, Colin Jackson and Kelly Osbourne, other winners on the night were Helen Mirren, Amy Winehouse, Ricky Gervais and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. The Queen won the overall award for “The Greatest Living Britain”.

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Quiz Time General Knowledge

Pop Music

1. Name the national flags shown below.

1. Which bands had / have the following lead singers - a) Shane MacGowan, b) Neil Finn, c) Bruce Dickinson?

2. These are the highest peaks in which English counties - a) Cleeve Hill, b) The Cheviot, and c) Kinder Scout?

3. Which are the most northerly, easterly, southerly and westerly Premier League football grounds?

4. And which are the most northerly, easterly, southerly and westerly rugby league Premiership grounds?

5. Which constituencies are represented by the following MP’s - a) Theresa May, b) Vince Cable, and c) Jeremy Corbyn?

6. If you put the Cluedo cards in alphabetical order which suspect (full name), weapon and room come first?

7. Name the four US states that start with a vowel but don’t end in a vowel.

8. In what years were a) the Gunpowder Plot foiled, b) the Channel Tunnel opened, and c) the evacuation of Dunkirk carried out?

9. In English peerage which rank comes between Duke and Earl?

10. Who wrote the Rocky Horror Picture Show?

2. “Ca Plane Pour Moi” was a hit in 1997 for which French solo artist?

3. Chronologically which huge worldwide hit single was released by the musicians concerned. between “The Boxer” in 1969 and “Cecilia” later in 1970?

4. The original “Candle In The Wind” was written as a tribute to who?

5. Who had a hit with “There’s A Ghost In My House” in 1974?

6. Who had a top 5 hit in 1979 with the single “It’s Different For Girls”?

7. Who left Genesis in 1977, leading to their next studio album being called “.. And Then There Were Three...”?

8. Which band had 23 top 50 hits between 1974 and 1982, typically dressed as colourful teddy boys?

9. British band Badfinger wrote which pop classic that was to become a worldwide hit for US artists Harry Nilsson and, later, Mariah Carey?

10. Talking of cover versions, “State of Independence” by John & Vangelis was a hit for which singer in 1982?

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Acronym Time (answers on page 64) Another random bunch of acronyms and initialisms from the media, social media and everyday life for you to try and recall (or indeed make up / guess).

Do you know what the following stand for? Clues provided in case you are short of inspiration or if there is more than one possible answer, and the points available for each/ one are shown in brackets.

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LASER How does a laser work? (3 points)

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WASP Ethnic grouping (2)

Philip Purser

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NASA American science / astronomy governing body (3) 4.

BRB

Returning shortly (2)

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TGIF

The weekend’s arrived (1)

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TTFN

Goodbye (2)

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BMI

Health indicator (1)

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BFF

Long term buddies (1)

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ASAP

Quick as you like (1)

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DOB

Celebrated annually (1)

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SWOT Business analysis (2)

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NA

Irrelevant (1)

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MIA

Lost on manoeuvres (1)

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ROI

Money back (2)

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BPM

Pulse or music rhythm (1)

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A charming house situated on Dowry Parade in one of Bristol’s oldest terraces. The accommodation boasts a great deal of original character throughout offering a versatile interior with three receptions, four bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a southerly facing rear garden.

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Brown Scarlett Indigo Red Ruby Lavender Aqua White Mint

Blue Yellow Turquoise Cream Coral Amber Black Violet Green Orange Pink Grey

Ruby Clues Across Lavender 6.

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The sixth colour in the Mintrainbow Blue 9. The colour of Elmo Yellow

11. What colour is LaLa from the Teletubbies?

Clues Down 1. The colour of broccoli 10 2. The colour of an elephant 3. Snowman are this colour 4. Mud! Mud! Mud! 5. The colour of a flamingo 8. A colour but also a sweet pudding topping This is Harry the Hedgehog. He’s lost his 10. What is the colour of the 3 identical brothers somehwere in the planet Neptune? magazine. Can you find them for him?

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Good Reads - recommendations from Bruce Fellows Alan Bennett can write anything and in Smut, subtitled ‘two unseemly stories’, he produces a hilarious seaside postcard of a book with landladies and lodgers and all kinds of hanky panky. In the first tale, Mrs Donaldson supplements her pension with role play for medical students. When two of them ask to move in with her, one thing leads to another. The second story has Mrs Forbes’ son marrying someone not beautiful enough for him.

But she’s got money. Of course, nothing is as it seems as Bennett keeps revealing droll surprises. Read this in public and people will stare as you laugh out loud.

The Trojan War has spawned great literature ever since it ended. Now here is Colm Toibin with his striking novel House of Names. There’s no wind, the Greek fleet can’t sail. Well, wouldn’t you know it, the Gods need a sacrifice; someone important. Agamemnon tricks his wife Clytemnestra into bringing their daughter Iphigenia along with the promise of marriage to Achilles. Her death is the start of a whole saga of plotting and revenge.

Will Electra and Orestes triumph and will they find peace? Toibin brings the ancient world alive in magnificent fashion; the intrigue, the terror, the naked emotion; it’s a real Greek tragedy.

In Winter Street, Elin Hilderbrand’s Yuletide tale set on Nantucket Island, Kelley finds his wife kissing Santa Claus and family chaos ensues. Marine son Bart is in Afghanistan, daughter Ava is in despair at her love life and son Patrick has insider trading problems. But at least final son Kevin is a care free barman. Or is he? Oh, and Kelley’s business is going down the pan. Will a chat with Santa help? And what about ex-wife, TV anchor woman Margaret? This is an intricate and often moving novel with surprising characters that will keep you gripped as you track down each strand of story.

RC Sherriff of ‘Journey’s End’ fame also wrote novels. The Fortnight in September, from 1931, is delightful and funny and still available.

The Stevens are off on their hols. He’s a clerk in a City firm. ‘Diary of a Nobody’? No, the Stevens aren’t figures of fun; we still have the same concerns, even though we may be jetting off somewhere and not braving a Bognor boarding house. Sherriff takes us into their minds; the son planning his future, the daughter experiencing a first romance, the wife happy with her feet up. Simple and matter of fact but poignant and nostalgic, it’s a cracking read.

In Joseph Kanon’s gripping thriller Defectors, Simon, a publisher, arrives in Moscow in 1961, the height of the Cold War. He’s got a book deal lined up. An American defector has been allowed to write a memoir. Even more unusual, the defector is his brother Frank. Simon plunges straight into the community of western traitors now living in their shabby bubble world in Moscow. Simon wants to know why Frank defected but what does Frank want? Murder can’t be far away and it isn’t but whose? This is a complex and exciting story that’s impossible to put down as the intrigue turns into a chase.

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Talking Pets with the Animal Health Centre Where will your pet be spending the summer holidays?

At long last, the summer holidays are nearly here!

It can be very difficult having to leave your pets behind but did you know that dogs, cats and ferrets can get pet passports so that they can go on holiday with you? A pet passport allows pets to travel to countries in the EU and other countries that accept pet passports. Always make sure you have done your research because there is a lot to consider- Is my pet healthy enough to travel long distances? Will your holiday accommodation be pet friendly? Will your pet tolerate the exotic climate? Does my pet get travel sick?

Most people avoid the hassle and prefer to leave their pet in the UK while they go abroad. Make sure you choose a reputable boarding kennels and ask them what their vaccination policy is. Most kennels will require dogs and cats to have annual booster vaccinations and dogs will require a kennel cough vaccination. This is a nasal vaccination and is not routinely part of your dog’s annual booster vaccinations therefore; make sure you check if your dog has had it. Before the holiday, it might be a good idea for your pet to spend a day at the kennels to see if they tolerate their new surroundings.

and have had a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before you travel. All dogs must be treated for worms between 24 hours and 120 hours (5 days) before coming back into the UK. Therefore, you need to schedule into your holiday itinerary, a trip to the vet. The GOV.UK website has lots of information about the rules of taking your pet abroad.

It is always a good idea to treat for ticks and, in some countries, it is advised to use repellent to keep away flies and mosquitos. Bites can transmit parasites like leishmania or heartworm.

Protection can be in the form of collars, spotons, sprays or tablets. The ESCCAP website has information on the different parasites to be aware of.

If you are considering getting your pet a passport then make sure you leave plenty of time to do your research and arrange to get a passport issued.

If your pet already has a passport then make sure to get their microchip checked before travelling and to use parasite prevention.

Please let us know when you book your appointment that you are considering getting a pet passport. Do bear in mind that recent changes to the UKs status within the EU may cause changes to the pet passport scheme in the future so check this before travel.

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Protect your Property from Fraud

should make an application for voluntary first registration.

Sophie Haskins of AMD Solicitors outlines some ways you can protect yourself from property fraud.

Property owners should be alert to the fact that property fraud is on the rise. Indeed the Land Registry’s property fraud line has received nearly 3,000 calls and emails since its launch in February 2013. We are hearing more and more in the news of fraudsters are trying to impersonate registered owners of property in order to sell or mortgage it without the owner’s knowledge.

The properties most at risk of property fraud include:• • • •

those without a mortgage empty property buy to lets unregistered property

If you are unsure whether your property is registered or would like to discuss making a voluntary application for first registration then one of our experienced property team will be able to assist you.

Rented Properties If you have a property which you rent out or have a second home, you should consider registering a restriction against the title deeds. The restriction will make it more difficult for a fraudster to sell or mortgage the property without your knowledge.

Although it is not necessary to appoint a solicitor to register such a restriction, using a member of our Property team means that you will have the benefit of our specialist knowledge and experience to ensure that the restriction is registered with ease.

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Therefore, if you or a family member are a buy-to-let landlord, have an empty property or are in long term care, then it is advisable that steps are taken to reduce the risk of being a victim to property fraud.

Unregistered Property

The Land Registry provides a free property alert service, which enables home owners to get property alerts if someone applies to change the register of their property. More information about this service can be found on the Land Registry’s website - www.gov. uk/government/organisations/land-registry

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Music - Current, Classic & Live Album of the Month The Straight Hits! by Josh T. Pearson (Mute) The new album by Texan songwriter Josh T. Pearson was built upon a set of guidelines which he calls “The Five Pillars”: 1) All songs must have a verse, a chorus and a bridge.

2) The lyrics must run 16 lines or less.

3) They must have the word ‘straight’ in the title.

4) That title must be four words or less.

5) They must submit to song above all else.

These pillars are an early indication that The Straight Hits is going to be a different listening experience to what you might expect from Pearson. Documenting the breakup of his marriage over seven tracks, his 2011 solo debut, Last Of The Country Gentlemen, is an album that’s easy to admire but hard to listen to. It’s impossible to know the emotional toll that it took on Pearson, but for whatever reason this new set of songs is less personal and a whole lot more immediate.

Country rockers such as Straight To The Top! and Straight At Me blend with ballads like the crooning The Dire Straights Of Love and Whiskey Straight Love to create an album that is most surprising due to its lack of surprises.

Long-time fans will no doubt be a little baffled by this new direction, but it’s not as if he’s suddenly trying to position himself as the next Keith Urban.

The production values are still quite minimal and A Love Song (Set Me Straight) – which clearly adheres to the final of those five pillars – is proof that the old Pearson is still in there somewhere.

It may lack the depth of its predecessor but it’s accessible enough to help this rare talent reach a new audience and the most intriguing thing we’ve heard this month.

Next Step The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads by Lift To Experience (Bella Union)

it’s even more rewarding to spend some time with the only album recorded by his earlier band, Lift To Experience. Released in 2001, The Texas Jerusalem Crossroads placed the Second Coming in the band’s homeland of Texas. It’s also an example of how Pearson took influences such as My Bloody Valentine and used them to elevate his biblical references.

A swirl of guitars both obscured and elevated the band’s religious backbone. Songs such as Falling From Cloud 9, These Are The Days and Down With The Prophets could be enjoyed for both their atmospheric intensity and their lyrical depth - as well as leaving the listener with a plethora of references to go away and find out a little more about.

The album marked the start of Pearson’s bold musical adventure, while highlighting the confidence he has always had in communicating his own personal beliefs with the world. It’s just a shame that he and bandmates Josh Browning and Andy Young left just this one musical document before going their separate ways.

Gig of the Month Rita Ora @ O2 Academy Saturday 19th May Just because we spend a lot of time listening to musical prophets preaching about the return of Jesus doesn’t mean that we can’t also enjoy a pop phenom when they roll into town. With her most recent singles Your Song and Anywhere, Rita Ora continues to be one of the UK’s most likeable stars.

The O2 Academy feels like a surprisingly intimate venue for this stadium-sized artist and definitely offers an opportunity not to be missed for her fans out here in the West.

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Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 June 2018 11am – 5pm

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Historya Notes Taking Leap of - Julian Faith Lea-Jones Saturday 9th October 1993. A date I remember well, even though I perhaps shouldn't. It was the Saturday before I got married - so, as tradition had it, it was the day of my stag "celebrations". Notice that I use the word "day", as opposed to the word "night" which was, from recollection, what stag occasions were usually limited to in the dim and distant. And at this point I should say that things were pretty much the same for the "hens". Go out on the Saturday night a week before your nuptials, get absolutely trollied and wake up the following afternoon hopefully a) in your own bed and hopefully b) with your own clothes on. Twenty five years ago (makes mental note, must remember to buy a card this year) the "last night of freedom" had already morphed into a day of activity and, for some (but not me), second thoughts. My day was a full English breakfast, a day of paintballing, a curry and a night club (bit hazy on the last thing, mind). But times change - some have even called it progress - and by the turn of the 21st century a stag ďż˝ hen do had become a stag ďż˝ hen weekend and then a stag ďż˝ hen week. And why spend it in Blackpool when, courtesy of Ryanair and Easyjet, you could spend it in the capital of some far-flung exSoviet state where lager was priced in small copper denominations and the local talent of both sexes was (at least if they were under thirty) utterly gorgeous?

As they say, progress.

However, like a zorb bouncing down the hillside, things usually go full circle and nowadays it is just as popular to stay closer to home. And why not? - it is possible to take part in any number of exciting experiences that make for a great day with your ushers, bridesmaids and, if you're not careful, your father-in-law or mother-in-law to-be.

as the rain cleared, I met up with a group of friends plus ten very excited youngsters aged between 4 and 19, to experience the climbing walls, leap of faith and giant swing that make up a terrific activity centre, open to all, at Wild Place, near Cribbs Causeway. Chris Ireson, the very get-stuck-in proprietor of Leap of Faith and his super-enthusiastic team of staff greeted us with crash helmets, harnesses and boundless enthusiasm and, safety briefing ringing complete, set about giving us an adrenalin filled Saturday morning. The photos will tell you what happened next - all the children and any adventurous parents were encouraged to climb to their hearts content - as high as they liked - and often, with the help of the supportive instructors, some way higher than they thought they might. The looks of excitement, determination and trepidation turning to achievement were priceless as the kids scampered up the walls, shinned up ropes, climbed to the top of the totem pole to stand like Nelson on his column, and finally took "The Leap of Faith", mimicking a flying squirrel to cling on to a giant punchbag thirty feet up and tantalisingly just within reach.

Of course I had to stay on the ground to take photos, which meant I also missed out on Bristol's only giant swing - a three person beast of a thing

Which finally brings me on to the subject of this little review. Brace yourself - it is time for a Leap of Faith. Last weekend, just 11 30

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Historya Notes Taking Leap of - Julian Faith Lea-Jones where you are winched backwards - and very much upwards - only to be released to hurtle forward and down like some medieval pendulum. The faces of the participants said it all - so pleased I was on the ground to capture them.

it all inevitably came tumbling down were all the personal skills that were needed.

And after it was all done, and the adrenaline was subsiding, time to calm down in the yurt that is available to pre-booked parties to compare tall tales of giant jumps.

Each of the three main activities - the climbing walls and ropes, giant swing and Leap of Faith, can be done on their own at ÂŁ5 or in combination for ÂŁ14 - and these form the basic activity package. Chris and his team however have far more to offer, activities and challenges to turn an hour of fun into a day of adventure. Teepee building, survival skills, team building, axe-throwing, bubble football and more.

We finished our two hour session off by working as a team in the Crate Stack Challenge. Three volunteers were roped up and had to work together to maintain their collective balance, aided by team mates holding the ropes to pulley them upwards, as other team members assembled a stack of crates under their feet, thereby allowing them to head further and further up into the air. A head for heights, a good sense of balance and an ability to shriek loudly when

Oh yeah, back to the start and stag and hen do's. As we left the activity arena a group of young ladies, dressed primarily in pink, wearing leg warmers and carrying assorted inflatable animals (that were definitely not from the adjoining wildlife park) were next in line for some pre-wedding shenanigans - and I suspect one or two may have had a little Dutch courage.

The whole Leap of Faith experience is available for stag and hen do's, school trips and corporate team building events as well as pre-booked and drop-in sessions.

For more details on all the activities available why not visit www.leapoffaith.co.uk where you can also pre-book your activities. If you use the promotional code "climb10" when booking online you will also get a 10% discount off any booking made before the end of July, and the same discount is also available if you take your copy of the advert alongside to Customer Services at Leap of Faith on the day.

Thanks to Chris and his team for hosting us at Leap of Faith, which is at the Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, BS10 7TP (right next to Junction 17 of the M5).

Visit www.leapoffaith.co.uk or www. adventurebristol.co.uk to find out more.

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Anyone for breakfast?

After tracking down half a dozen cracking venues for Sunday lunch a couple of months back we've set local chef Ed Rogers off on an even more arduous mission this month - to find five brilliant Bristolian breakfasts worth getting out of bed for. Before he heads off for a snooze here are his findings -

Ceres Coffee, 32 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QD Congratulations to this Melbourne inspired café nestled in the heart of Stokes Croft for recently celebrating its first birthday� It’s easy to see why this has rapidly become a popular breakfast destination: the coffee is out of this world, there is such a large range of beautiful, fresh fruit juices and the food itself is simply beautiful. Whether you opt for a “fuller” breakfast, or just fresh yoghurt and fruit- there’s something for everybody. Served by a passionate team in a chilled atmosphere where you can watch Stokes Croft slowly unfurl in the morning light before you. They have recently started a supper club between Tuesday and Saturday in order, allegedly, to help themselves through a rather difficult time with V.A.T. It would be such a shame to watch yet another amazing food place close its doors. You know what to do Bristol…

The Mockingbird Café, 58 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, BS8 2HS On a bright morning, with the sunlight streaming through, this idyllic little spot

just off of Whiteladies Road is the perfect reward for dragging yourself out of bed.

Small, but perfectly formed, this place still boasts a formidable menu inspired by incredible Deep South dishes. They’ve recently updated their brunch menu but, thankfully, the Buttermilk Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich is still right there at the top. Buttermilk biscuits are of a beautiful, fluffy, scone-like consistency filled with bacon, sausage patty and egg & cheese soufflé - topped off with one of their amazing coffees, it really does come close to being the perfect breakfast. The soundtrack is fantastic as well.

No. 12 Easton 12 High Street, Easton, BS5 6DL

Since opening back in 2013 this little spot in BS5 has rapidly become the stuff of legend. On the weekends prepare to arrive early in order to do battle for a table with the food loving pilgrims flocking here on the high recommendations of friends, and those that have lived around the corner for years, enjoying their little secret in peace for so long. It’s easy to see why the popularity of this café has rocketed over the years. Catering for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores in equal measures; their pork bap is simply terrifying to look at and the counter tops are always full of tempting, home baked vegan cakes. Coffee comes supplied from local roasters Extract, which may

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Anyone for breakfast? be necessary after such an early start to grab a table. If something stronger is needed then there is a full range of local craft beers available too. There’s a patio out the back if visiting in the summer, and takeaway options are available if you aren’t lucky enough to grab a table, commuters regularly spill out onto the street on a beautiful day to enjoy their breakfast.

Rosemarino 1 York PLace, Clifton, BS8 1AH

The Bristol Good Food Awards have awarded Rosemarino, on York Place, the Best Breakfast award four times in the last six years… If that sentence alone doesn’t do this breakfast the justice it deserves, here’s another one: it’s made this list on the strength of one dish alone.

With every intention of branching out and trying some more of their delicious sounding breakfasts the instant any of the, now legendary, Tommy’s One Pans come out of the kitchen that resolve disappears instantly. Chopped sausage, ham hock, onions (breathe), mushrooms and potatoes all sautéed in one pan (breathe again), with eggs cracked and cheese melted over the top. It’s the height of both simplicity and absolute genius. Highly recommended.

The staff are always fantastic here and the food, at all times of the day, is incredible.

A restaurant that fully deserves its (dizzying) collection of accolades.

Harts Bakery Arch 35, Lower Approach Road, Temple Meads, BS1 6QS Nestled in an old Victorian railway arch

by Temple Meads Station, this artisan bakery is one of Bristol’s best kept secrets. Despite the, literally, thousands of commuters that pass so close to this place, it really isn’t as busy as it certainly deserves to be. The overpowering smell of beautiful, freshly baked bread and roasting coffee alone is enough to wake you up and nourish you in the mornings, long before any of what’s on offer has touched your lips. And what an array there is on offer…anything possibly imaginable involving bread or pastry, these guys are on it. Over-sized pasties, savouries, cakes. The lot.

Utilising local roasters Extract ensures a delicious coffee to wash it all down with, and with some of the friendliest staff in Bristol to speak to, Harts is the perfect little calm eye in the centre of a bustling storm mere metres away. Just don’t tell everybody.

In June Ed will be on the hunt for the best beer garden. If readers have any recommendations do please let us know.

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Computer Corner with Mrs PC Managing storage.

option and then find that you fill it up quickly.

Computers, tablets and phones have a certain amount of storage when you buy them. In the world of Apple, you choose the amount of storage you want on your iPad or iPhone when you first buy them and the price alters according to the size of storage.

Tablets are available from around £190 for a Lenovo Tab 10” with 16GB of storage, up to the Galaxy Tab S3 9.7” 32GB for £550.

An iPad comes in 3 different physical sizes, from Mini (7.9”) to Pro (10.5”) and the largest Pro (12.9”). Each one of these has different storage capacity for your music, photos and apps. The storage capacity is measured in Gigabytes or GB. The smallest being 32GB and the largest is 128GB. The price will vary from £300 to £1000 accordingly.

The same goes for iPhones. The entry model is called the SE. There is also the 6, 7, 8 and the top of the range is the X. There are larger versions of the 6, 7 and 8 called the Plus, but these don’t fit easily into your pocket. The starting price is much the same as for an iPad. £300-£1000 depending on how much storage you choose.

For most beginners, a medium sized model with the smallest storage will suffice. For most beginners, a tablet is all you need, as you can do most things from it, even making calls, but only when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Apple products are very expensive compared to Android. You do get very good after sales support and even teaching from the Apple shops for free though. They hold their value well and operate well for a long time, rarely going wrong. However once you run out of storage, you cannot add to it, so it must be managed. No device works well when it is full of data- there isn’t room for it’s technical parts to think.

The things that fill your computer, phone or tablet up fast is the storage of music, photos and videos. If you are a music lover or keen photographer, make sure that you get enough storage. If you like to download iPlayer programmes and have lots of apps, you will need lots of space.

I am not alone in always running out of space on my devices, and having to actively manage what is stored on them. It’s very easy to take lots of photos and have many duplicates, and to have thousands of emails, some of which are never read, but it’s not ideal. Now that I use my phone as a camera, I can soon have thousands of photos on it, but this isn’t a good idea unless you have a back up elsewhere.

If you have a laptop or computer you can transfer photos to it, as you generally have a lot more storage.

I dislike the cloud based options, where nothing is physically kept on the device and you need to be connected to Wi-Fi to retrieve your photos or documents. In any case there is usually an extra charge for cloud storage such as iCloud or Dropbox.

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“Patience is my speciality”

At the Cinema - Chris Worthington The Square Directed by Ruben Ostland Certificate 15 “The Square” in the film is an art installation in the public space outside of the grand entrance to a contemporary art museum in Stockholm. It invites passers by to enter the Square and be in a “sanctuary of trust and caring where we all share equal rights and obligations.” The main themes of the film are the break down in trust and the deep divisions in modern societies.

At the start of the film the curator of the museum, Christian, is being interviewed by Anne, a journalist who gamely attempts to understand what on earth he is talking about when he suggests that her handbag is a work of art. The next day as he walking to work Christian reluctantly goes to help a woman in distress. In fact it is an elaborate confidence trick and his mobile phone and wallet are stolen. At the office Christian makes sure that everyone knows about what has happened before sitting in on a meeting to discuss the marketing and promotion of The Square.

The museum has all the attributes of a modern workplace and a “creative” environment. The hyper cool and professional director brings her pet dog into the office and someone’s baby is also there for the day. The museum have hired two complete bozos to deal with the promotion of The Square. They are devoid of any ideas but even so the museum staff are impressed. The meeting has been a complete waste of time but they happily agree to “meet again next week.”

Christian’s assistant Michael is a bit of techie and he finds the location of stolen mobile phone with a GPS on his laptop. They set off in a car to track it down. It turns out to be

a low rent apartment block in a bad part of town. At this point they embark on a “folie a deux”. There are seventy apartments and they decide to post a note through each letter box asking the thief to return the mobile phone and wallet by leaving them at a nearby 7 Eleven store. Christian’s mobile phone and wallet are returned but a boy who was accused of being a thief when his parents see the note turns up at Christian’s apartment demanding an apology. Christian throws him down him down the stairs and ignores his calls for help. In a tired video message to the boy’s family he tries to justify his by implying that “we are all victims.”

At the museum things go from bad to worse.

Part of an art installation consisting of piles of gravel is hoovered up by the cleaners. Then the marketing bozos come up with the idea of a film of a young beggar girl who explodes as she enters The Square. This goes viral and as a result Christian is sacked. The next bright idea is to invite a man who acts like a chimpanzee to be the surprise guest at a posh dinner party for patrons of the museum. Their initial amusement turns to anger as guests are first provoked and then attacked. They turn on the chimpanzee and beat him up.

The episodes in the film illustrate how the cultured middle class people at the museum are sympathetic to the deep divisions in society but are unable to deal with it when it confronts them. The Square art installation is a pathetic attempt to address those issues, it naively assumes that a change in perspective will solve deep seated problems.

“The Square” won the Palme d’Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

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Gardening Top Tips from Hilary Barber 1. Dead head spring bulbs now that they have finished, divide congested clumps and dig up blind bulbs (ones that have not flowered).

2. Regularly hoe off annual weeds to stop self seeding and keep digging up perennial weeds to stop them proliferating next year!

3. Mow lawns weekly, and if you haven’t done so already, feed your lawns with a spring lawn feed high in nitrogen, to green up your lawn. If they look disastrous after the wet winter, then re-seed.

4. Plant up your pots with summer annuals to add instant colour. Local nurseries will give you a great selection, including summer flowering bulbs. Don’t forget to water them regularly and feed them about a month after planting, to ensure a great display of flowers.

9. Cut back early flowering shrubs and climbers, such as forsythia, ribes, osmanthus burkwoodii, Viburnum bodnantense, Viburnum TInus and Mahonia.

10. I have noticed that some camellias and magnolia grandiflora have yellow leaves after the winter - Give them a good dose of sequestered iron or ericaceous feed.

11. Earth up potatoes, and plant your peas and beans into the ground on cane wigwams. Also ensure successive sowing of salads so you don’t have a glut!

12. And finally keep an eye out for slugs and snails, as they have survived the winter.

Happy gardening!

5. Check for nesting birds before clipping hedges. I have been watching blackbirds fill their beaks with nesting materials for their nest next door.

6. Put supports in for tall perennials before they get too tall and flop over on smaller plants in the front of your borders. You can use natural pea sticks pruned from dog wood or hazel or buy metal supports from the garden centre or nursery.

7. Ensure your water butts are ready for the summer, just in case there is period of dry weather (wishful thinking?!).

8. Watch out for viburnum beetle and lily beetles.

Either remove and squash, or if you have to use Provado (which contains neonicitinoids which are harmful to bees), please use sparingly after sundown.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 125 – an unusual legacy of Bristol’s mari�me history I first wrote briefly about evidence of the woodcarver’s art that can be seen during a walk around our streets in one of these �istory ar�cles ten years ago in which I said: “When you next walk through Redland, raise your eyes (whilst being mindful of the City’s excellent pavements) and treat them to some splendid examples of the wood carvers’ art. �ow o�en have you passed by and missed these delights, depic�ng as they do an interes�ng range of flora and fauna? Above you along the length of Chandos Road you can see a whistling lion, a bizarre red bird which defies ornithological defini�on, pears and grapes are the least exo�c, but included are fruit that look like cocoa pods”.

According to extensive research reported in my book ‘Beastly Bristol’ the monkey in lower Redland Road is phoning the monkey on the side of Browns restaurant in University Walk saying, “I am very sorry but we have no Bananas”, thus explaining the extremely lugubrious expression on the other’s face.

For many years I wondered who was responsible for these many decora�ve carvings as there was a notable consistency of style sugges�ng a common hand. There the ma�er would have rested if Diane and I hadn’t taken a short holiday in Sidmouth.

When there we visited their most high class grocer – Sidmouth’ s equivalent of Fortnum & Mason or Bristol’s once famous ‘Cater, Stoffell & For� ’. Unlike Bristol’s store this one s�ll survives as a 200 year old mul�genera�onal family business. Fortunately our visit predated last year’s American elec�ons so the store’s name ‘Trumps’ had no pe�ora�ve associa�ons, and was known only for its gastronomic delicacies and oldworld sumptuous interior, (including chairs for the customers!).

The la�er was possibly meant as a reference to one of Bristol’s most famous firms, Fry’s (before its descendant Cadbury was emasculated by �ra�)! In nearby lower Redland Road the large suppor�ng brackets (corbels) above the shop fronts depict flowers, a lion, an owl and as an example of anachronis�c prescience, a monkey in 1902 apparently using a mobile phone.

What was remarkable about the store was the superb mahogany fi�ngs embellished with a wealth of fine carvings. When I commented on these to the owners , Mark & Jackie Feeny they pointed out a small ivorine plate with shop fi�ers name,’ Parnall and Sons of Narrow Wine Street, Bristol’. We explained that we were from Bristol and were familiar with the name Parnall as from the mid nineteenth century branches of their firm also made 43 39

History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones everything from shop scales, coffee mills, drain gra�ngs, through to aeroplanes and domes�c washing machines.

front corbels and see if you can spot any interes�ng or even intriguing examples of the carvers art and imagina�on.

�ackie’s most exci�ng revela�on was that some years ago a very elderly visitor from Bristol immediately recognised the shop fi�ngs as having been made by his old firm. When they commented upon the excellence of the carved details their visitor went on to say that the start of their firm in the late nineteenth century coincided with the gradual demise of wooden sailing ships and the subsequent availability of ship’s carvers.

One very serendipitous discovery in Redland was a building in which a carving above the house door was of a very leafy green man. �n�l I drew the owner’s a�en�on to this he had never no�ced it let alone realised what it represented. The owners name? Mr Greenman!

A web search for ‘images of ship carvings’ showing a wealth of details explains the excellence of those in Trumps and many other stores in Bristol with surviving interiors. Sadly of course many were lost in the blitz of WWII. However some survive, more o�en than not as Chemists.

Remember Cli�on’s Giles and Schacht in Regent Street and Dennis Baldwin’s in West Mall? Also in Cli�on are Buxton & Grant the na�onally known Homeopathic Chemists at the top of Blackboy Hill, who s�ll have their original fi�ngs da�ng from the early 1900’s. Although the style of carving and le�ering is different, so unlikely to be fi�ed by Parnall, there were other ships carvers in Hotwells probably also looking for commissions. Firms such as Messrs Williams and Andersons were both, as to be expected, situated near their marine customers.

So next �me you are shopping in any of Bristol’s older suburbs look up at the shop

�astly s�ll on the subject of carvings as street art, how many of our readers have spo�ed this example of Bristol’s history hidden away right in front of their eyes?

On the Centre, before the River Frome was covered over, one crossed to Baldwin and Clare Streets by a drawbridge, and next door to the Hippodrome was the aptly named Drawbridge Hotel. Now the Drawbridge pub, outside is a bizarre carved statue of a Demerara chie�ain - supposedly a replica of the famous ship’s figurehead from the illfated ship of the same name.

Now turn your a�en�on to the space beneath the bay window adjacent to the pub doorway. The carving represents the drawbridge that used to be directly opposite. Depicted with the bridge raised, so there were traffic problems even then! © Euring Julian Lea-Jones C Eng FRAeS (Next month Julian will be taking inside the walls of Bristol Castle to meet some of the voluntary or involuntary residents)

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History Notes "Leaving Home-to Julian Fight" Lea-Jones - Liz Tomlinson & Jenny Weeks My mum has always bemoaned the fact that she hated history at school. It was "dry and dusty and boring" and was taught by ladies who could not have imparted any less enthusiasm for their subject. This was back in the late 30's and early 40's, at a time when there were, apparently, few male teachers as so many young men had "gone off to war".

How ironic then that "Leaving Home to Fight" is just the kind of book my mum would love now, given that it is ostensibly a "history" book that focuses on men who "went off to war".

Mum's recollections of course related to the Second World War, and a different generation of soldier. However her dad, my grandad, was just like the subjects of Liz Tomlinson and Jenny Weeks' wonderful new book - a man who, in his twenties, signed up and fought for his country in battle in foreign fields. Theirs is the story of almost a hundred largely young men from, or closely connected to, the parish of Stoke Bishop who went to fight in The Great War of 1914-1918 and who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The Memorial Cross at the top of Stoke Hill, as you come out onto the Downs, is the best

known war memorial in Stoke Bishop, but there have been others - one cruelly destroyed during a bombing raid in WW2 and surviving in photographic form only. Across them are some ninety nine names, men aged from their late teens to mid-fifties, who died as a result of active service during the First World War. This book represents the culmination of four years of research by the authors - and tells the stories of the lives and deaths of ninety of those men.

"Leaving Home to Fight" could easily have been a bit of a roll call to the dead, a listing of name, rank and age of death - but it is far, far removed from anything so cold or unmoving.

Liz Tomlinson and Jenny Weeks have put together a joy of a book - part military history, sure, but also part social history, part local history and, above all, a lovingly researched and crafted memorial to the men.

In terms of structure the book begins with an overview of the project then sets out to paint a picture of Stoke Bishop, as a growing Bristol, suburb, in the early years of the 20th century.

There are charming watercolours portraying how the area looked, somewhat idyllically, at the outbreak of war (typical of the way the book is richly illustrated throughout with drawings, old photos and contemporary views) but the reader is reminded that as well as the growing threat of a wider conflict there were seeds of unrest closer to home. Activists in the trade union and women's suffrage movements were, well, active - indeed the Coombe Dingle sports pavilion was firebombed in 1913 by members of the suffragette movement.

Having detailed the location of the various local memorials and explained how they were established, the authors then set out to look at the men whose exploits were the raison d'etre for the book. Each of the ninety men researched has an entry, many accompanied by evocative sepia photos, with a description of their family background, details of their active service and how their involvement in the Great War sadly ended. It is from these short portraits that so many fascinating, and in many cases tragic, stories emerge. It left me reflecting on a war that seems a world away now and yet is sufficiently recent that there are

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History Notes "Leaving Home-to Julian Fight" Lea-Jones - Liz Tomlinson & Jenny Weeks in those lives it takes.

people, albeit very few now, who have living recollections of it.

One further thing that struck me from reading "Leaving Home to Fight" was that whilst many things have changed hugely in the last century many more, both locally and in the wider world, have not. Negatively, as a nation we are, to this day, still contemplating the necessity for and likely ramifications of potential international warfare. On a local level though there is still a level of familiarity, solidity and comfort that comes with tradition and time.

Anyone with a knowledge of the local area or a family history set in this part of Bristol will find pleasure in seeing the names of so many buildings, roads and families that play a part in book and that are still here today

From these stories a few overall thoughts came to mind. Firstly I was reminded of just how global the conflict was. That may seem obvious given that it was called the First World War, but it easy to just simply remember the main protagonists slugging it out on the quagmires and in the trenches of northern mainland Europe. Yet there were men from Stoke Bishop who died at sea off the coast of Denmark, in the air shot down by the crack German "air force" led by Baron von Richthofen, in the heat of the African campaigns, at Gallipoli, in Persia and in the Balkans where the whole conflict ignited.

What also struck me on reading of the men was the cruel nature of warfare, the randomness with which events happened and the breadth of the threats facing these young men when in battle. One only has to read of the young man who was killed on the day before the armistice was signed, or the soldier who died not in battle but when his motorcycle crashed on Blackboy Hill just after the war ended, to realise the unfairness of circumstances. Men died from the obvious military means - sniper bullets, exploding shells and booby traps, but also directly from the conditions they served in - from malaria and pneumonia.

From a social history point of view this fascinating book shines a light on family life and class structures at the time of the war. Many of the soldiers researched came from very large families - multiple children with further siblings lost during childbirth and infancy - so deaths of more than one son were not uncommon (and reflected on the Stoke Bishop memorials). One can only imagine the heartbreak of parents like Louis and Mary Nott who had six daughters at home but who lost all three of their sons in France in a period of twelve months. Soldiers came from both ends of the social spectrum too - commissioned officers, the sons of wealthy Bristolian merchants and educated in local prep and boarding schools, and entry level conscripts, the sons of the labourers, gardeners and tradesmen (and their wives "in service") who worked on the big estates in the area. As the book clearly shows, war is very unselective

In "Leaving Home to Fight" Jenny Weeks and Liz Tomlinson have produced a real gem that is a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking book, one which deserves to be widely read by people of all ages. Whether you find it listed under local history, military history or social history, do get your hands on a copy and you will be well rewarded.

"Leaving Home to Fight"is on sale now.

Available from Stoke Bishop Local History Group sblocalhistory@gmail.com, Stoke Lodge Adult Learning Centre, Shirehampton Road, BS9 1BN, Stoke Bishop Fruiterers 63 Stoke Hill BS9 1EP, and other local outlets.

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LEAVING

HOME E TO

FIGHT

Stories of the th he men behind the names on Stoke Bishop’s First World War W memorials

Liz Tomlinson and Jenny Weeks

Prize Wordsearch This month the prize wordsearch has an air of adventure and excitement about it, with all the clues being extreme or adventure sports.

ICE SKATING

PARKOUR

SKY DIVING

KAYAKING

SNOWBOARDING

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Listed below are twenty one sports. Twenty of them are hidden in the wordsearch grid, listed running forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. Can you discover the missing sport? If you can then send me your answer, and if your name is the first out of the hat of correct entries you will win yourself 2 tickets (adult or child) to Wild Place, the Bristol Zoo wildlife and nature project at Cribbs Causeway.

WAKEBOARDING

BASE JUMPING

Entries by post (8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY), email (andy@bcmagazines.co.uk), phone (0117 259 1964) or text (07845 986650) no later than the 31st May.

ROCK CLIMBING

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Right, here are the twenty one adventure sports you are looking for -

kating

PAINTBALL LUGE BIKING SKIING BOBSLEIGH

SURFING

ZORBING BUNGEE DIVING HIGHLINING PARAGLIDING

PARASAILING Date: ___________________ Thanks as ever to everybody who has taken the trouble to do the puzzle and then send their entries in over the last couple of months.

Extreme Sports

F M W R O C K C L I M B I N G G V

S M A Q W Z L D Q E H P D I P N U

V J K B U N G E E B G L L C P I Q

E B E G J B J J B H N L U E A K B

O I B N H O K K S Z I A G S R A Y

Z K O I U Q B G U G N B E K A Y N

O I A D L S A W R N I T V A G A G

R N R R N L S R F I L N V T L K N

B G D A A U E W I L H I U I I M I

I M I O B G J S N I G A L N D M V

N H N B S N U I G A I P R G I E I

G M G W E I M C O S H Z A G N J D

BaseJumping 50

H W S O I I P W X A H K B Y G F A

I P F N L K I H N R U O K R A P H

V L I S I S N T P A B J J V K C E

V J W M N A G V R P Y Y B G Q R S

C I B T G H G N I V I D Y K S Y V

The correct answers to the February puzzle were Telford and tangerine, and the first name out of the hat full of correct entries was Alison Weston who wins herself a glass blowing experience courtesy of Bristol Blue Glass in Henbury.

In March the correct answer to the police detective puzzle was Tennison. On this occasion the first name out of the hat was from Tricia Brown who wins herself a detective box set.

Congratulations - and good luck this month.

Bungee

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Just bring yourself and a pair of trainers to one of our Saturday morning events. Bowls is played on the green throughout the Spring and Summer, and we have a modern clubhouse with full facilities Visit our website www.redlandgreenbowls.webs.com for full club details. We will be open for the Redland May Day Fair For more information about our Saturday sessions and other practice times contact Gerry or Jean - tel 0117

962 4466 51 We look forward to seeing you.

REDLAND GREEN BOWLS CLUB Redland Green Road BS6 7HE redlandgreenbowls.webs.com

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Buying a property but don’t have a deposit? Edward Payne of familyfirstfinance.co.uk looks at the way innovative new mortgage products are helping families get on the property ladder.

So, you have a great job, a good income, you’re responsible with your finances, you’ve been paying your sky-high rent on time for years and your fed up of wasting money. You’re ready to make that big step and buy your first home - but everything is so expensive and saving for a deposit seems impossible and after years you still don’t have anywhere near enough. It seems like you will never get that deposit together and you will never be able to buy a place of your own, right? Well, not necessarily, no.

Many people without a deposit can buy a property thanks to a range of new mortgages and changing attitudes from lenders, if you have a sponsor that is willing to help you. Normally lenders expect this to be a parent or grandparent but lending criteria is changing and some will now accept gifted deposits from siblings or even step parents.

Gifted Deposits Typically, donors require the sponsor to provide a letter stating that the deposit is a gift and in some cases they may need evidence that the sponsor has sought independent legal advice depending on the nature of the gift. This has become very common and is widely accepted by a range of lenders. Even if you do have a sponsor who is willing to provide a deposit though, sometimes they are worried about doing this. Perhaps they really view it as more of a loan? Maybe they are worried about what will happen if you don’t keep up repayments on your mortgage or maybe they have concerns about your partner. In such cases there are a variety of options open to you and your sponsor.

Placing the deposit in a savings account In some cases, the sponsor doesn’t actually want to give the deposit as a gift or they can’t afford to, but they are happy for the money to be tied up for a period of time. In such circumstances, a number of lenders have mortgage solutions which are linked to specific savings accounts where the money has to stay for a set period, often between 2 or 5 years. The sponsor will often receive interest on their savings too and

at the end of that period they can get their money back (although they may have to wait until the property has either increased in value or sufficient capital has been paid off by the borrower, typically 5%).

What if my parents don’t have savings to give me or even lend to me?

Again, there are options available to you. Some lenders will allow a sponsor to use the equity in their own home in lieu of a deposit. In these cases a charge will be placed on both the new home being purchased and also on the sponsor’s home. Again, after a set period, the sponsor can be removed provided sufficient capital has been repaid or the value of the purchased property has increased sufficiently. Sponsors will normally need to demonstrate that they have sought independent legal advice and different solicitors often have to work for the various parties and do work in relation to the different properties.

Effectively though you can use the equity in a property owned by someone else in lieu of a deposit.

Other considerations As a result, there will potentially be increased costs in relation to such transactions in relation to additional legal work and multiple valuations.

Sponsors and purchasers should not enter into such arrangements lightly; their savings and homes can be at risk but the risks can be mitigated. In summary though, innovative solutions have been developed and are allowing more buyers to get on the property ladder where large deposits were previously a barrier to doing so. At Family First Finance, we specialise in advising families of the solutions available, we can set up multi party meetings or video calls with all concerned and can introduce you to specialist tax consultants and solicitors who can give you independent advice. For more details go www.FamilyFirstFinance.co.uk or call us on 0117 370 4231.

Financial Web Ltd (FCA No. 796922), trading as Family First Finance is an appointed representative of Julian Harris Mortgages Ltd authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 304155. Think carefully before securing debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it.

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Family First Finance, WestPoint, 78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1QU. Tel: 0117 370 4231.

What's On & Community News Listings for community events, not-for-profit 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, email andy@bcmagazines.co.uk, or post details in, to 8 Sandyleaze, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3PY. 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 It’s Your Ceili - Fun barn dance party for all. Dances walked through first, then called with live music from the Highly Strung Band.

2018 Series - Friday 4th May, Friday 6th July, Friday 7th September, 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 prebook 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. Do come and join us! If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact Christina May on maylearner@outlook.com or 07454 002877.

Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly nonauditioned, orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces 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 pm (term-time only). Free taster session for newcomers. Come and give us a try. For further details visit www. westburyparkorchestra.com Bristol Cabot Choir is delighted to welcome new members for all voice parts. Why not come

and sing with us for 2/3 ‘taster’ rehearsals 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 older people for older people with the aim of helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation, however the topics we cover are interesting and relevant to all. For more details - info@ujimaradio.com.

Please join Welsh National Opera Friends for a celebration on Wednesday 16th May at Redmaids High School for a very special evening with members of the WNO chorus.

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the WNO’s first performance in Bristol and the 40th birthday of the Bristol and West branch. Tickets £15 to include a glass of wine can be obtained from Margaret Borkowki in advance or at the door. Margaret’s email: Borkmail@googlemail. com Bristol Chamber Choir. Come and join Bristol’s oldest choir (founded in 1837) and visit parts of the repertoire that larger choirs can’t reach!

The music we have sung recently ranges from Ockeghem and Palestrina, through Schütz to Bruckner and Rachmaninov and many others.

We invite experienced singers who enjoy a capella singing to join us. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at Redland Park United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Further details can be found at www.bristolchamberchoir. org.uk. If you are interested please contact our Secretary, Rae Ford, on 0117 939 1685 or Rod Coomber on 01275 843900 or rodcoomber@ aol.co.uk.

People of Note community choir is looking for new members, especially altos. We're friendly and it's fun, the songs we sing are very varied, pop, folk, world music, original pieces, but not traditional choral. We meet in Southville on Tuesday and Clifton on Wednesday evenings www.peopleofnote.co.uk email peopleofnote@btinternet.com Come along for a tree taster!

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What's On & Community News Exhibitions, Markets and Meetings Chandos Neighbourhood Association Great GetTogether Picnic on Sunday June 10th in Redland Grove park from 12md – 2pm. Come along and meet some of your neighbours at this informal family-friendly event, part of the national Great Get-Together inspired by Jo Cox. Don’t forget to bring your own picnic!

Biking, book ‘n bake sale in aid of BRACE. On Wednesday 23 May, 10.00 – 16.00, local tax consultancy ForrestBrown are raising money for local dementia charity BRACE during Dementia Awareness Week. Pop by our offices for biking, second-hand books and delicious home-made bakes. You’ll find us outside ForrestBrown, Grosvenor House, 149 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2RA. For further information, please contact lauralei@forrestbrown.co.uk.

Redland Green School Car Boot Sale. Every 3rd Saturday in May, June and July. £10 per pitch, admission £1 (kids go free). Over 50 pitches, Indoors if wet (tables available to rent). At Redland Green School, Redland Court Road, BS6 7EH. This is a fund raising event organised

by Redland Green School PTA. To book, contact rgsptacarbootsale@gmail.com or call 07720 387982.

Childrens' big preloved and recycling event on Saturday 30th June @ Henleaze Infants School, BS9 4LG, from 9.45-12.15pm. Sell and buy all of your unwanted baby and childrens items at this family event! Preloved baby and childrens items, food, entertainment and workshops for the little ones and goodies for grown ups.

Fun family event where you will find loads of bargains! Contact kate3.cheekimonkeys@ gmail.com or text 07836277976.

Westbury Park Art Fair, Saturday 30th June 10.30 - 5 at the Methodist Church Hall, North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7QB. The Westbury Park Fair returns again as part of the Westbury Park Festival 2018. There will be 18 artists showing and selling their arts and crafts. There will also be live music throughout the day, including the Gaswork Singers. Tea and homemade cakes will be served and the proceeds will be given to local charities. So please do come along for an enjoyable day out.

Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market has been going more than 10 years, every Saturday 8.30 - 2.00 at the junction of Apsley Road and Whiteladies Road. A wide range of locally grown/ produced foods/ meats/cakes and on the first Saturday of most months local beer and wine....lovely coffee too. Run by Sustainable Redland the market aims to reduce CO2 by reducing distances and by supporting the local shops.

Fitness, Health and Wellbeing Henleaze Tennis Club welcomes new members of all ages, 0-99! 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 9247441) Westbury Folk�Country Dancing on Tuesday's 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 5.00-6.30pm, 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 9082061.

Morris Dancing - 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 8pm to 10pm (ish). For more information please visit www.bristolmorrismen.co.uk or call Grant on 0117 9442165.

Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica Trust’s Hall

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What's On & Community News on Thursdays, 7.30 pm. New dancers welcome - come on your own or with friends. Contact Margaret, 01275 794638 or Graham 01275 854782, or visit www.rscdsbristolinfo.co.uk Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes for beginners is held at Leonard Hall, TrinityHenleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze. contact Maggie on 01934 838175 for more information. Classes for the more advanced dancers are at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze.

Tel. Cheryl on 0117 4012416. Held every Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm. See www.wscbristol.co.uk for details.

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 infor visit www. readeasy.org.uk or contact our Coordinator by email: bristol@readeasy.org.uk or ring 07941 078332

Redland Green Bowls club is getting ready for the summer season. We will be running free taster, coaching sessions on Saturday mornings 10-12 at the club to the end of May. Contact Jean or Gerry 0117 9624466, or email redlandgreenbowls@gmail.com Our qualified coaches are available on other days /dates by arrangement. FMI: www.redlandgreenbowls. webs.com

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. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for us. 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 9247275 or email Helen.

Isbell@mariecurie.org.uk

Gardening and Horticulture

Friendship, Social and Support

Stoke Bishop Open Gardens has its sixth annual open gardens that will take place on Sunday 1st July 2018 from 1pm with last entry to gardens at 5pm. This year, the popular trail will return to the Sneyd Park area, featuring some gardens new to us and some old favourites – more offers of gardens are always welcome!

The hub for information, teas and homemade cakes will be St Mary's Church Hall. For further information contact the organisers at stokebishopopengardens@gmail.com; phone 0117 9686592 or visit the website www. stokebishop.org.uk�opengardens

Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We 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.

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 newsletter, quarterly, and join the free events, that a held on the Reserve. For more details please contact: fospnr@gmail.com Volunteering and Charities Volunteers to teach adults to read with Read

The Bristol Support Group of the National Osteoporosis Society is a local group for those diagnosed with osteoporosis, their families and friends interested in the condition and for those at risk. Meetings take place at the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3AA. At the next meeting on Monday 14th May from 1.45pm till 3.45pm., Terri Stocker, an Osteoporosis Nurse Specialist will tell us how to keep well and look after our bones. Everyone is welcome.

Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java, and is looking for new members. Playing gamelan is a communal activity that only needs a sense of rhythm, numeracy up to 6 and the

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What's On & Community News ability to sit on the floor - or you can a stool! They meet every Monday evening at Cotham School from 6.30 to 8.30 to play traditional & modern pieces. If interested email keithripley27@ gmail.com or phone 01179444241. They can be seen on YouTube at www.youtube. com�watch?v=4ND4zoKbhQs If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month, at 2pm in St Peter’s Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Our film for May will be "A Royal Night Out" (cert 12A), the 2015 British romantic comedy-drama directed by Julian Jarrold. Starring Sarah Gadon as a young Princess Elizabeth, who with Princess Margaret (Bel Powley) ventures out of Buckingham Palace to enjoy the VE Day celebration. For more details please ring Home Instead Senior Care 0117 989 8210. Easy access, carers welcome.

Refreshments £3. Please spread the word and bring a friend. Supported by Home Instead Senior Care 0117 989 8210.

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 9739894 or email gillbea@aol.com for more details.

Bristol Brunel Lions Club meets at Shirehampton Golf Club 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. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion.bill@virginmedia.com.

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

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

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 258270 more information or visit www. bgsg.co.uk.

Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30pm for 1.00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays.

Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for more details see www.bristolrotary. org or contact Martina Peattie at mpeattie@ btopenworld.com 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.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers. Weds evenings 8.00 -10.00 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Dancing - Ballroom and Sequence (If you haven’t danced for a long time, don’t worry, 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 832676 or Wilma on 0117 9628895 for information.

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Coaching with Anne Miller Negative thinking Negative thinking is a common concern and one that is sometimes raised by my clients wishing to address their tendency towards it. If this resonates with you, you will be very aware of how draining this tendency can be and how it restricts your forward momentum.

And it’s not just us that suffer- the strain on those around us can be significant.

Whilst it’s perfectly natural to have negative thoughts the problem comes when they become a habit. The thoughts may actually have a positive intention to protect us, from, for example, perceived failure or disappointment, but gradually become overzealous in protecting us. This is a habit that needs to be broken!

It can be helpful to consider the negative thought that typically occurs to us and enquire as to its purpose. Let’s assume there is a positive intention to it - what might that be? Is it currently relevant? And if so, what can we do to address that? Breaking it down in this way often alleviates its hold so that a way forward can be seen. Now we are ready to start to imagine a positive thought we could have and this gives us something to practice.

Let’s imagine that you want to change jobs.

You may have the thought ‘another employer won’t think I’ve got the skills’ and the positive intention of this thought might be to avoid the fear of being told you’re not as good as you think you are. Is this reasonable? What are your skills? Spend some time reflecting on what experience you have and what evidence you have for the skills you claim. Now is this fear relevant? If it is, what can you do to

improve your skills to the required level? If on the other hand, through this experience, the fear has diminished and you are now more confident of the skills you have to offer, you might start to practice saying something like ‘I have the skills and experience to perform well as...’. It will no doubt feel strange at first and you may feel inclined to reject it on the grounds that you don’t believe it fully. But, if you’re honest, how fully do you believe the negative thoughts you’ve been practicing without question? You have to admit it’s not 100% and if you hadn’t been repeating them in your mind so many times it would be even less than it is!

Sometime ago I remember a client coming up with an image of paths through a cornfield to represent our neural pathways: repeatedly running a thought through our mind creates a well-established path that allows it to move through effortlessly. She found this a useful image to remind her to keep practicing her positive thoughts even though they felt unfamiliar and took effort.

When we recognize the disadvantage to us of having too many negative thoughts and we are ready to do something about it, it’s time to start practicing some positive thoughts and create new neural pathways for these. With repeated practice these new neural pathways will be established and the old negative ones will start to close up. Just like the unused paths in the cornfields that eventually grow over and disappear.

It would be unrealistic as well as annoying (!), to expect to be relentlessly positive. It’s about the balance and if you’re honest with yourself, you will know if you’re happy with your balance.

If you’re not, you can do something about it!

Visit www.annemillercoaching.co.uk for more information and to book a free consultation Tel: 07722110228 fresh thinking - positive change 61

What's On & Community News General Interests Brush up your French before the summer, open air cinema, stars, food and art! There is something for everyone at Alliance Française Bristol. Revise your French with our intensive courses or come to our open air cinéclub on 15th May on Millennium Square. If you are interested in science, come to our café scientifique; if you prefer art, we will be discussing Toulouse Lautrec on 5th May. And for those of you with a love of French cooking, our menu printanier (spring menu cooking workshop) will bring a bit of France on your table. Bon appétit! Contact Audrey 07903 821655 - info@afbristol.org.uk or www.afbristol.org.uk The Arts Society Bristol is Bristol's own society for those who enjoy the arts. Lectures are given monthly on a wide range of subjects by specialists in their field. On 21 May it is "Thomas Heatherwick - The Modern Michaelangelo".

Lectures are held at 8pm in the University of Bristol School of Chemistry, Cantocks Close, BS8 1TS. For more information on lectures, study days and trips, visit our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk Bristol Bridge Club (BBC) 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! Either ring Stephen, the Club Manager, on the number below, or just turn up on any Monday or Wednesday session and the Director will find you a partner. We offer a programme of lessons for beginners and more advanced players. Check our website for details: www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk or contact 0117 9291846 before coming along. Grenville Hall, Oldfield Road, Bristol BS8 4QQ. 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 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 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy Sara on 0117 9241318 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.

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. Details of each meeting can be found at www.bristol. humanist.org.uk or www.meetup.com�BristolHumanists or email bristolhumanists@gmail. com for more details.

The West Bristol History Group. Do you love to find out about our local history? We hold monthly talks on the 2nd Thursday of each month by excellent speakers – upstairs at the Friends’ Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE - starting at 7.30pm. May 10th “Excavations at St Georges” by Kevin Potter of Avon Archaeology. June 14th “1607: the great Severn flood” by Rose Hewlett. Visitors welcome £2.

Annual membership £10.

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

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What's On & Community News 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 Disclaimer The Bristol Six + Eight is published by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd (Co. No. 08448649, registered at 8 Sandyleaze, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3PY). The views expressed by contributors or advertisers in The Bristol Six + Eight are not necessarily those held by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd. The inclusion of any business or organisation in this magazine does not imply a recommendation of it, its aims or its methods. Bristol Community Magazines Ltd cannot be held responsible for information disclosed by advertisers, all of which are accepted in good faith. Reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine but no liability can be accepted for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of inclusion, error or omission. All content is the copyright of Bristol Community Magazines Ltd and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of Bristol Community Magazines.

Quiz Answers from page 12 General Knowledge Quiz 1. Hungary, Argentina, Syria; 2a) Gloucs, b) Northumberland, c) Derbyshire; 3. Newcastle United, West Ham United, Bournemouth, Swansea City; 4. Newcastle, Saracens, Exeter, Exeter (again); 5. a) Maidenhead, b) Twickenham, c) Islington North; 6. Colonel Mustard, Candlestick, Ballroom; 7. Arkansas, Illinois, Oregon, Utah; 8. a) 1605, b) 1994, c) 1940; 9. Marquess; 10.Richard O’Brien Music Quiz 1. a) The Pogues, b) Crowded House (and

Split Enz), c) Iron Maiden; 2. Plastic Bertrand; 3. “Bridge Over Troubled Water”; 4. Marilyn Monroe; 5. R Dean Taylor; 6. Joe Jackson; 7.

Steve Hackett; 8. Showaddywaddy; 9. “Without You”; 10. Donna Summer Acronym Answers from page 15 1. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation; 2. White Anglo-Saxon Protestant; 3, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; 4. Be Right Back; 5. Thank God (Goodness) It’s Friday; 6. Ta Ta For Now; 7. Body Mass Index; 8. Best Friends Forever; 9. As Soon As Possible; 10. Date Of Birth; 11. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats; 12. Not Applicable; 13.

Missing In Action; 14. Return On Investment; 15.

Beats Per Minute Children's Crossword answers from page 18 1. GREEN; 2. GREY; 3. WHITE; 4. BROWN; 5. PINK; 6. ORANGE; 7; INDIGO; 8. CREAM; 9. RED; 10. BLUE; 11. YELLOW Deadlines and Contact Details To be sure of inclusion in the June issue of the BS9 or BS6+8 magazines, either as an advertiser, or provider of a listing or article, your artwork � listing needs to be received and approved no later than 11th May. The deadline for inclusion in the July magazines is 10th June. Dated events and activities that take place before the 15th of the month should be submitted fore publication in the previous month's magazine to be sure of maximum publicity.

Do please get in touch if you are interested in advertising in The Bristol Nine and / The Bristol Six + Eight magazine, or if you have a not-for profit event, club, concert or activity you would like featured.

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Henleaze and Claremont Schools May Fair 2-5pm Saturday 12th May 2018

Qualified sports massage therapist based in the BS9 area.

Massages available include full body relaxation and injury rehabilitation.

Prices: £25 - half an hour massage £40 - hour massage Please get in touch for enquiries: Phone- 07717 743 598 Email- heather.sportsmassage@gmail.com

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Bristol A.R.C. offers free cat microchipping to help reduce stray cat numbers in the city Every year, over a quarter of a million animals are lost. Microchipping gives a pet the best chance of being identified and reunited with its owners. Recent RSPCA National figures revealed that 87% of cats taken into care in 2017 were not chipped – making reuniting cats with their owners almost impossible. Unlike dogs where the law states that they must be chipped, microchipping is entirely optional in cats – although highly encouraged by vets and animal charities.

To help increase the likelihood of happy family reunions, Bristol A.R.C. is launching an initiative offering free cat microchipping throughout 2018, and to try to encourage as many cat owners to take part as possible, each cat chipped could be in with the chance of winning a goodie bag!

The free microchipping offer is open to any Bristol cat from 4 months of age. Any owners interested are invited to call 0117 9724567 to arrange a free appointment.

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Spring really is here - and at Kemps we are celebrating it with stunning new ranges of jewellery including our lovely 2018 Daisy Collection An independent family business offering our customers expert advice and friendly service.

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