The Bristol Nine magazine

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The Bristol Nine Magazine - Issue no. 142 April 2018

12,500 copies delivered free each month across Sea Mills, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop, Sneyd Park, Coombe Dingle & Westbury on Trym

Between the covers this month - Prize Wordsearch page 8, The Downs in Spring page 12, Children's Puzzles page 20, History Notes page 38, Quizzes pages 48 & 54, In search of the Full English page 63 - plus all the regular stuff.

You may be concerned that increasingly, solicitors’ practices are becoming ‘law firms’ with a solicitor meeting the client, taking on a matter and then supervising paralegals and legal executives to carry out the work. Corfield Solicitors does not operate in this way; we simply offer three fully qualified solicitors, personally dealing with your matter from start to finish.

Deciding to leave his city centre firm, Jonathan Corfield established his own practice in Sneyd Park in 2009 where he and his wife have lived for many years and raised their family. Charles Corfield joined the practice later that year after graduating from Bristol University with a Masters in Law and both were later joined by Stuart Corfield when he also qualified as a solicitor.

Our fees are set in order to make a living rather than a fortune. No ‘extra costs’ are added for home visits.

No additional ‘out of hours’ charges are made.

Fixed Fee Conveyancing House sale or purchase Flat sale or purchase

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Our fixed fees for conveyancing do not apply to new build or off plan purchases, or properties priced in excess of £900,000.

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The Editor's Small Piece Hi there. I'm squeezed in here this month in this tiny litle space, such is the volume of content in the latest magazine. Advertisers, organisers, volunteers - all coming out of hibernation in their droves as we launch into spring. Whats that . .?

More snow...? This weekend? Looks like Saint Barbara, the patron saint of meteorologists, hasn't called time on winter just yet after all.

What the heck, it's sunny today and it must be spring because next week we are off on an office outing to feed lambs up in the Cotswolds.

Simple pleasures are often the best aren't they?

Can't say I am a big fan of yellow - it looks good on a daffodil (like the ones on the cover in WoT churchyard) and on a banana, but it didn't look good on my mum's old Vauxhall Viva. However it is a colour that cheers many - hence it's prevalence in this issue. Enjoy April - whatever it brings you.

Cheers - Andy andy@bcmagazines.co.uk / 07845 986650

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Useful Information Emergencies, Support & Information

Local Trains

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Electricity Emergencies 0800 365 900 Water Emergencies 0845 702 3797 (or your gas, water or electricity supplier) Avon & Somerset Police Non-Emergencies 101 (new no.)

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Southmead Hospital 0117 950 5050 BRI / Children’s Hospital 0117 923 0000 NHS non-emergency 111 Council Dog Warden 0117 922 2500 Bristol Blood Donation 0117 988 2040 The Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 69 75 55 ChildLine 0800 11 11 National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 Telephone Pref Service 0845 070 0707 Mailing Preference Service 0845 703 4599 Bristol Care & Repair - home safety checks & handyman 0117 954 2222

Trains run from Sea Mills station to Temple Meads (via Clifton Down, Redland, Montpelier, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill) regularly throughout the day and at weekends. Cheap, fun, quick and scenic. Visit www.gwr.com for more details or pick up a timetable from your local library.

Local Churches Sea Mills Methodist Church, Shirehampton Rd, 0117 962 1200 St Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop www.stmarysb.org.uk 0117 968 7449 WoT Methodist Church www.westburyontrymmethodistchurch .org.uk 0117 962 2930 WoT Baptist Church, Reedley Rd, www.westburybaptist.org.uk 0117 962 9990 WoT Holy Trinity Parish Church, www.westbury-parish-church.org.uk 0117 950 8644 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, WoT www.sacredheartchurch.co.uk 0117 983 3926 St Peter’s Church, Henleaze www.stpetershenleaze.org 0117 962 4524 Highgrove Church, Sea Mills www.highgrove.church 07966 028 046 Trinity URC, Henleaze www.trinityhenleazeurc.org.uk 0117 962 9713 The Community Church, WoT www.the-community-church.net 0117 946 6807 St Edyth’s Church, Sea Mills www.stedyths.org.uk, 0117 968 6965

Postal Services Westbury on Trym Post Office 9am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri, 9am - 4pm Sat Henleaze Post Office 8.30am - 6pm Mon to Sat Sea Mills Post Office 9am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri, 9am to 12.30pm Sat Stoke Bishop Post Office (in Spar) 7.00am to 8.00pm Mon to Sat, 7.00am to 5.00pm Sun Westbury on Trym Parcel Collection 8 - 3 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, 8 - 8 Wed, 7-2 Sat Late Post - there is a late post box at the main Post Office sorting depot on the A38 at Filton. Currently the late post is at 7pm.

The Silver Line The Silver Line is the new and only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people - open 24 hours a day every day of the year. Call anytime on 0800 4 70 80 90.

Waste & Recycling The Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Kingsweston Lane, Avonmouth for pretty much everything. The Avonmouth centre has reverted to Spring hours, 8.00am to 6.45pm, 7 days a week.

Bristol City Council

Bin day collection calendars, not this year issued in hard copy, can be accessed via the Bristol Waste website - www.bristolwastecompany.co.uk/binsand-recycling-collection-days. You can also order a hard copy calendar from this web-page.

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

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Prize Wordsearch the choice, I would like to see relegated from the Premier League.

The theme for the prize wordsearch this month is the beautiful game of association football. Nice and simple - all you have to do is discover which of the Premier League teams is missing from the grid below. All 20 teams currently in the Premier League are listed but one of them has not made it to the wordsearch grid. Teams can be hidden written forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. Just let me know the missing team by sending me your entry by the 30th April, and one lucky winner drawn at random from the hat of correct entries will win himself or herself a football shirt of their choice. Entries please by email (andy@bcmagazines.co.uk), post (8 Sandyleaze, _________________________________________ WoT, BS9 3PY), phone (0117 259 1964) or text (07845 986650). Not that it will help many people but the missing team is also the one that, given

Right, here are the teams to look for WEST BROM SOUTHAMPTON STOKE SWANSEA BRIGHTON EVERTON BURNLEY CHELSEA SPURS MAN CITY

CRYSTAL PALACE WEST HAM HUDDERSFIELD NEWCASTLE WATFORD LEICESTER ARSENAL LIVERPOOL MAN UNITED Date: ____________ BOURNEMOUTH

Best of luck and do please enter!

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The Downs in Spring - Richard Bland Looking back.

Scrub clearance ceases by law on March 1 and the Downs team have done a fine job this winter.

Perhaps the most dramatic has been removing the Elm forest from around the veteran Ash tree off Ladies Mile. This was last cleared in about 2002, and before that the elm forest began to spread in about 1985 from the roots of elms killed by Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970s. The team have also cleared the slope on Sion Hill above the ZigZag, which has greatly enhanced the view of the Suspension Bridge from the Look Out. During the summer the Friends of the Downs will be monitoring the speed with which cleared sites become limestone grassland again.

Spring Public Events.

Funderworld will operate on its usual site over Easter from March 16th to April 8th.

The Bristol Walking Festival operates throughout May, and there will be at least five free walks offered on the Downs on May 1, 6, 9, 13 and 28. They will explore the pedestrian routes from the surface of the downs to the river, and look at the ghost roads of the Downs, the Tramway, and the Gully. For further information visit www. bristolwalkfest.com The Food Festival runs from May 11-13 after last year’s success.

The Bristol Ten km run is on May 13th, closing the Portway for the morning.

The following weekend Tough Mudder closes Ladies Mile on 18th and 19th. In the good old days this was called an Assault Course, but it is now a growing sport. It will be a five-kilometre obstacle course, with an associated “village”. The standard Sea Walls running circuit is 3.5 km, so you may find yourself tackling the same obstacle twice.

And before the end of the month Lets Rock, a festival of music and dance, will be setting up its stage on the Funderworld site. Its good to see the Downs being used, and earning its keep. Lets just hope the sun shines throughout.

Other events Friends of the Downs. Sunday April 29th A free walk looking at wildlife and history from Sea walls to the bottom of the Gully and back The Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project is running a number of events including the following. Details of all its events can be found on the website, of course.

Sunday 8 April – The ‘Gorge-ous spring plants’ walk will be led by Libby Houston, the local expert on the rare plants of the Gorge. Be prepared to scramble.

Sunday 15th April – Join us for an ‘Early birds and bacon butties’ walk.

The 6am start is peak song time for birds, and the majority of the thirty-odd species that nest on the Downs may be seen and heard. There is breakfast in the Zoo at the end.

Saturday 5 May - Learn techniques for making beautiful drawings of wildflowers and trees on the ‘Introduction to sketching plants’ workshop with artist Katharina Nyilas. All skill levels catered for.

Friday 25 May – 15 months to 4 year olds will be making some melodious music in the meadow on the Downs on our ‘Music with Mummy’ event – daddies, grannies, grandads, nannies are more than welcome!

Thursday 31 May – During half-term children aged 8 to 12 years old will be having ‘Tree-mendous (continued on page 14) 12

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The Downs in Spring - Richard Bland Fun’ finding out about trees on the Downs and printing their own leaf pattern t-shirts.

Spring and the weather Everyone knows that there are early springs and late springs, and I have been measuring them accurately on the Downs since 2003. Every week I walk a standard route and note which species are in flower, and I keep a note of the maximum daily temperature. This is very simple data, and, since 2000, the earliest spring was in 2016, helped by the warmest December in 2015 ever recorded in Bristol, and the average date for 18 common species to flower for the first time was March 4th.

The latest spring came in 2006 with an average date of April 12th, almost six weeks later. The average date is March 25th.

writing this on March 5th, just after a really cold snap.) This year will be an early spring with an average date of March 15th.

The Downs spring family trail If you would like to get the family out onto the Downs for a seasonal ‘walk with a purpose’ why not pick up a copy of the ‘Downs spring family trail’ leaflet from Café Retreat? The leaflet which is produced by the Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project, consists of two pages. The outer page has a series of fun activities which encourage children to use their senses to find out about and spot spring wildlife. The second page has additional information for adults (including suggestions for supporting children on their voyage of discovery), as well as a map to guide you around the trail.

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As you walk along, can you spot these different shaped leaves? Use the anagrams below to help you identify them. Write the names in the boxes below.

For adults and their children to enjoy between March and May

Things to bring!

 an adult  sensible, comfy shoes  drink and snack  sun cream and hat  pencil  waterproof Clothes if wet

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On your journey down the avenue of trees you will see lots of different colours, some on the trees and others on the ground. Mark off the different colours as you see them. Can you tick off a line? Or even get a full house by spotting all of them?

1 Some of the trees around Café Retreat are horse chestnut trees. In spring their white flowers grow tall like candles. Can you think of words to describe these trees? Choose your favourite word and use each letter to create your own poem in the space below.

Ike little hands ach leaf is as green s the grass with long The Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project is a partnership of Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Natural England, University of Bristol, the Society of Merchant Venturers, Downs Committee and Bristol Zoological Society.

There is a close correlation between the average date and the average maximum temperature in December and January. A one-degree change in the average temperature of those two months results in a ten day change in the average first flowering date of the 18 species. And is there any trend in my record? The answer is no, because I’ve only been doing this for 17 years, which is really not long enough for any trend to emerge. And what about 2018? I will boldly make a prediction as that is what science is for. (Incidentally, I am

Ingers on each one.

The Downs are for people, and the management of a vast number of competing interests is sophisticated and subtle. If you enjoy the Downs, or use if for your sport, why not become a Friend?

Membership is just £10. Contact Robin Haward at robinhaward@blueyonder.co.uk 0117 974 3385.

See our website at www.fodag.org The Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project was set up to protect the outstanding wildlife interest of the Avon Gorge and Downs and to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of this site for people and wildlife. See the website at www.avongorge.org.uk

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Richard Bland - March 2018

Senio r Snippe ts

A sign your ageing parent needs help

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.

Consider the following list of events. None are particularly concerning on their own, some days we simply don’t want to check our post or wash the dishes. But should we be concerned if our ageing parent, friend or loved one acts out a number of these instances in a short period of time?

If these are out of character, or come with a state of confusion or denial, maybe it is time to have an important, yet beneficial, conversation. Catching these signs early is essential to promoting good quality of life, and ensuring that support is there when it becomes necessary. Some of the signs could include: The unread post - Your normally organised parent has begun to ignore post and you notice the unopened pile growing.

The missed appointments - You are regularly asked for a lift to your loved one’s hospital appointments, but weeks have passed since that has happened.

The overflowing bins - Your mum normally dreads the sight and smell of an overflowing bin, but there’s a horrible smell in the kitchen, and the bins haven’t been put out for a few weeks.

That mysterious dent - A strange dent appears on the side of your parent’s much loved car. You ask them how it happened, and they don’t recall when or how, nor that it was there in the first place.

The forgotten kettle - Your dad has now offered you three cups of tea since you arrived an hour ago, but each time has forgotten he’s put the kettle on.

The forgotten medication - For a parent who has stuck to their medication schedule for years, you notice there are missed days in their medication packet.

Don’t be alarmed as soon as you notice one occurrence, or even a few. Just take note of the behaviour, and if it begins to seem out of character, then maybe it is time to #considercare.

If you would like to speak to someone at Home Instead, please do get in touch.

Similarly, if you have any ideas for a future topic, please call 0117 989 8210 or email John.Moore@HomeInstead.co.uk - we’d love to hear from you!

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Home Instead gain outstanding CQC assessment It's always lovely to report on the success of local businesses, especially when they gain independent recognition for what they do, so it was great to hear last week of another terrific example of a team of people "getting it right". Home Instead North Bristol, the Henleaze-based company who specialise in the provision of care to older people in their own homes, have recently been inspected and reviewed by governing body the Care Quality Commission - and have been judged to be Outstanding.

Seated owner John Moore and care manager Kirsty Hirst. From left to right: Glenys Perkins, Helen Walwin, Liz Hegarty, Shari-ann Tovey and Kat Axford.

To gain this accolade the service provider has to be judged as Outstanding in at least two of the five areas of the business assessed, and Home Instead came out top in three - with the CQC reporting that the service they provide is "exceptionally caring, exceptionally responsive and exceptionally wellled".

I've known John, who has lived in Bristol for 30 years, since he took the business on and I've watched it establish and grow under his obvious care, enthusiasm and attention to the details that matter - and although I've not had the need to call on their services it is clear from meeting a number of the Home Instead team that they are proud of what they do and buy readily into the culture of exceptional care that John promotes. The CQC report contains glowing praise - service users "expressed unreserved satisfaction with the care they receive" and felt that "staff often went above and beyond their roles to make a difference to their lives", while staff "were extremely dedicated to the service and were supported in understanding the values of the agency" and benefitted from a "strong emphasis on continual improvement and best practice".

John set up the local office of Home Instead in 2015. It was his overriding passion to make a difference to older people’s lives, that has seen the company thrive. They currently provide care for over 120 clients and employ over 70 staff.

He spoke of the pride he felt and said, “To read the wonderful comments made by our clients, caregivers, and local professionals made me realise that we are providing care as it should be.

Our team are indeed "living angels" and everyone has played their part in enabling us to receive this outstanding rating. Some years ago, I had a serious accident and I gained a true understanding of how important great care is. This CQC result reflects the passion and commitment we have towards each of our clients, and is a tribute to our wonderful team of caregivers.”

Fundamental to the ethos of the team is the desire to bring joy and pleasure to their clients, and to do this clients personal interests and needs are carefully matched to the experience and skills of their carer - with obvious success and benefit to both parties. Clients of Home Instead spoke fondly of their caregivers. One said, “Our caregiver has become a friend.” Another said, “Their kindness and generosity is unyielding, I don’t know what we would do without them.” One client, who had moved to Bristol to be near her children, had a talent for needlework and painting. Her caregiver was aware of her passion and arranged for her to go to a stately home equipped with pencils and sketch pad. The client had a lovely afternoon and later admitted to her caregiver on their way home that this was the first time she had sketched in 12 years.

In achieving this most coveted of ratings, Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North joins a very select group of companies. Only two per cent of adult social care providers have achieved this rating since the introduction of CQC’s new Ofsted-style approach to inspection and regulation in 2015.

John and his closely knit team deserve to celebrate this accolade and I don't doubt their clients will be a part of that celebration.

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203 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XT Serious buyers and sellers need to be on their toes in this market.

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CLIFTON - £1595.00 PCM + FEES – EPC E

For example, some might try to convince you they have irons in every fire, or rock bottom fees, or even that it’s a good idea to move into a rental in order to secure a deal (a stressful and often expensive solution).

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A first floor flat which has been recently refurbished, comprising of a modern open plan living room/kitchen, good size double bedroom and bathroom plus access to the communal facilities that include swimming pool, sauna, laundry room and the well maintained gardens.

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This spacious garden apartment is in a most desirable area with local shops just a short walk away. The property offers: Entrance hall with space for a dining area, kitchen, lounge, two double bedrooms, study room, bathroom, south facing garden plus parking on a first come first served basis.

A beautifully maintained over 60s development in Clifton, overlooking Clifton Tennis Club plus having the benefit of Whiteladies Rd and Durdham Downs just a short walk away. The apartment comprises: Lounge/diner, kitchen, double bedroom, shower room plus a communal lounge, laundry room and communal gardens.

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If you are considering selling your property and would like a valuation please contact us on 01179 238238. A very well presented 1950s semi-detached family house comprising: two receptions, kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom, garage and parking.

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Children's Puzzle Page This month the puzzles have an animal theme.

Date:all___________________ Have fun. Animal crossword answers are on page 100.

Long overdue I know, at last a page of puzzles _________________________________

suited to our younger readers. No prixes, just a bit of fun. Grown-ups, feel free to help if necessary.

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This BS9 Life - Duncan Haskell I had planned to discuss the BS9 Window Wanderland this month - complementing designs such as the Rubik’s Cube / Pac-Man hybrid and the scenes taken from The Gruffalo. I would have also mentioned the disappointment at turning up at certain points on the trail map only to discover that the lights weren’t switched on (making it impossible to see the art work) or that there wasn’t anything to be seen, leading to the bizarre scenario of staring at a pair of drawn curtains trying to deduce what they were meant to represent.

But then halfway through my write up it started to snow, and it didn’t stop. Weather warnings flirted with turning from amber to red, public transport was forced out of operation, schools and workplaces shut their doors and everyone grabbed milk and bread from supermarket shelves as if the end of days were finally here. Just like that, an official snow day was declared.

of some gentle slopes whilst the more seasoned professionals headed to the steeper ground of the upper escarpment. If nothing else, these two days have saved parents hundreds of pounds that had been earmarked for ski school.

Returning two days later it was an altogether sadder sight, with sledge parts strewn across the golf course along with beer cans and hundreds of gloves. At that point it was hard not to feel sorry for the owners and paying members who would have returned to such a sorry state. But let’s not dwell on that for too long, instead let’s cherish the memories of so many family’s enjoying being outside together.

Henbury Golf Club was a genuine sight to behold.

It was as if all of the competitors at Pyeongchang (plus their children) had decided to head there en masse once the final medal had been won. The range of equipment being used on the temporary slopes was incredible, from the most rudimentary baking tray to contraptions that looked like they’d been designed by NASA. Throw in skis, snowboards and Nordic sledges and you get the picture. I swear that you could hear Eve Muirhead shouting, “Good line,” from somewhere near the 9th hole.

In proud British fashion orderly queues were formed and parents took on the roles of custodians, giving the signal of who could descend next, seemingly reliving a past life as a waterpark attendant. The lower level of the course offered the beginners a chance to have their first experience

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Music - Classic, Current & Live Album of the Month Rare Birds by Jonathan Wilson (Bella Union) A brilliant songwriter, acclaimed producer and touring musician, Jonathan Wilson really is a genuine master of all trades. He’s also a very busy man, juggling the writing and recording of his own album with producing Father John Misty’s Pure Comedy and taking part in Roger Waters’ recent mega tour. It’s therefore something of a miracle that he’s had time to put together such a meticulously crafted record.

Rare Birds begins with an instrumental guitar passage which suggests that his time with Waters has left an indelible mark. But just as you’re about to sit down for a re-working of the classic Pink Floyd sound, Trafalgar Square shifts gears and breaks out in a glamorous dose of glam rock. It’s a far cry from the Laurel Canyon-inflected sounds of his previous two albums.

The album then settles into an altogether more 80s groove; songs like Over the Midnight, the title track and Hard To Get Over have a sophisticated AOR sheen which play to Wilson’s strengths as a producer - layers are painstakingly added and laboured over until each track is a rich tapestry of ideas. These aren’t songs as captured moments, but rather relentlessly nurtured over time. Take 49 Hairflips for example; it’s a ballad which reveals so much more with every listen.

There are still hints of some of his other influences - There’s A Light shines with a message that is pure George Harrison. But Wilson has found a way to take his usual starting place and build on them.

Loving You, the song that is said to have inspired the whole project, is augmented by the presence of New Age singer Laraaji, lending what could have been a personal tale of regret a universal flavour.

And that’s what this entire album does, elevating Wilson’s unique talents into the stratosphere.

Next Step Cloud Nine by George Harrison (Dark Horse)

1980s in the same review, there’s only one place you can possibly head next and that’s Cloud Nine.

Co-produced with his future Traveling Wilburys bandmate, Jeff Lyne, this 1987 release can rightly claim to be the strongest effort from “the quiet Beatle” since his 1970 masterpiece All Things Must Pass.

It’s something of a shame that it is only really remembered as the parent album of student nightclub favourite, Got My Mind Set on You. There’s plenty else here to suggest that Harrison’s songwriting had matured whilst remaining relevant. Tracks like Fish on the Sand and This Is Love were radio- friendly evidence of his natural way with a tune. Lyne’s production came to the fore on When We Was Fab, perfectly replicating much of The Beatles’ studio trickery, yet remaining on the right side of pastiche.

That 2017 didn’t include a 30th anniversary reissue of Cloud Nine is a shame, it’s about time that this charming album was placed in its righ�ul position as one of the best solo efforts by any of the former Beatles.

Gig of the Month The Music of Nick Drake @ St George’s Thursday 12th April Entitled “Remembered For A While”, St George’s have commissioned John Parish to put together an evening of Nick Drake’s music to commemorate what would have been his 70th year.

Joining Parish for the performance will be New Zealand singer Aldous Harding, Nadine Khouri, H Hawkline, Jeremy Hogg, Jack Ogborne and The Lochrian String Quartet.

Original string arrangements have been written by Rob Ellis (PJ Harvey, Marianne Faithful) and Enrico Gabrielli (PJ Harvey, Calibro 35).

Duncan Haskell - March 2018

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When the time comes to clear the chattels and gallimaufry from a home, many of us want to know that these muchloved effects will be put to good use in a new space.

At Emmaus Bristol, we are developing our House Clearance business with exactly that in mind. We provide a friendly, courteous and professional service with the aim of reusing as many items as possible. We can do this by selling on through one of our three retail locations in Bristol, or via our online eBay store. If we cannot reuse, we aim to recycle; using landfill only for those items beyond their useful reuse or recycle life.

We offer a range of clear pricing structures which take account of the size, quantity and reuse quality of a clearance and we offer these up front, so our customers know what to expect on the day.

Following a recent clearance, one customer got in touch with this comment: “Thank you and the team for organising and carrying out the house clearance yesterday morning. I appreciated the care and courtesy of everyone involved in carrying out the task so efficiently and quickly.”

Michael Jones, House Clearance customer, Sept 2017 If you, or someone you know, might be considering a house clearance, Emmaus Bristol may be able to provide them with a suitable service. For more information contact Xanne via socialenterprise@ emmausbristol.org.uk or call 0117 954 0886 and select option 2.

Shopping at Emmaus Bristol is not just about locating that delightful ornament, Edwardian chest of drawers or classic Elvis track on vinyl (although it definitely is about those things!) It’s also about knowing that, with every purchase, you’re helping to sustain the work that Emmaus companions regularly cite as one of the most important aspects of being part of their community.

Experiencing homelessness can bring with it a range of complex issues, among which can often be a loss of selfconfidence and sense of self-worth. Bristol companions have been proving (to themselves) that they have what it takes to operate increasingly successful retail, delivery and warehousing services. The pride in their work is tangible, and you only have to pop into one of our shops for a rummage to see that buying pre-loved goods from Emmaus Bristol not only provides your home with instant character, but also supports the ongoing re-establishment of personal character for many companions.

As well as retail, we are also supporting several companions through City & Guilds qualifications to provide an external Portable Appliance Testing service. This is an electrical safety testing service, which all organisations are encouraged to carry out regularly to ensure the ongoing safety of their equipment; from monitors and microwaves to printers and paper shredders.

For more information, contact Xanne via socialenterprise@emmausbristol.org.uk or visit www.emmausbristol.org.uk

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Local Book Review - "A Stony Silence" by Alison Young One of the nicest stories to come out in the news recently is that of the success of the film "The Silent Child" at the recent Oscar ceremony, where it was awarded "Best Live Action Short Film". The film tells the story of a profoundly deaf little girl growing up in a world of silence when she meets a caring social worker who teaches her to use sign language. It is only 20 minutes long but beautifully filmed, poignant, uplifting and emotional - and makes a really strong appeal for sign language to become a mainstream language in schools. I'm not sure if it is on general release yet but it can be purchased to watch online t h r o u g h A m a z o n , YouTube and Google - and is ÂŁ1.99 very well spent.

The film was brought to my attention a couple of months ago by a local lady, Alison Young, who has recently published a book entitled "A Stony Silence". Alison was kind enough to send me a copy to read, and having done so and enjoyed it immensely I can recommend it as a great companion to "The Silent Child".

Alison's book is a fictional account of the life of Alice, a girl born in Ireland in 1913 and who suffered from profound deafness from an early age. The book however is based upon the journal and recollections of Alison's late mother-in-law, and her story raises many of the issues that are also so beautifully covered in "The Silent Child".

In "A Stony Silence" central character Alice grows up in a Catholic family, one of sixteen children, at a time of war abroad and increasing domestic tension in the lead up to the partition of Ireland in 1921. At the age of seven Alice was rendered profoundly deaf following an operation in hospital, and so spent her formative years trying to come to terms with living in a silent world whilst clinging on to her childhood memories of everyday sounds and speech. Of course all her siblings and parents had to adapt their lives and approach to having a profoundly deaf child in the family, some with 30

more tolerance, understanding and success than others.

A key theme to the book, which is replicated a century on in "The Silent Child" - is where there is disagreement and lack of understanding of the relative merits of learning and using sign language compared to lip-reading and trying to be vocal.

Alice's parents wrestle with this, just as the parents of little Libby do in the film. Time away in a boarding convent for deaf children provides Alice with the chance to grow and make friends with other children with hearing loss, but this does little to help a difficult relationship with her mother.

Thankfully her relationships with other family members are more supportive and, at a time of great social change, more progressive than with her orthodox, more conservative parents.

"A Stony Silence" is an "easy" read in terms of style, and is as much a look at the social, political and economic history of England and Ireland in the first half of the last century as it is the story of a young girl growing up in the face of medical adversity and social isolation. Bristol, Bath and Somerset feature prominently, which puts this lovely tale in a nice local context, and readers of "a certain age" will find much to enjoy and reminisce over in Alice's story (although receiving anaesthetic through a black rubber mask prior to dental treatment was something I didn't enjoy being reminded of). Perhaps more than anything though, Alison Young's book, which comes in at just on 100 pages, encourages the reader to think about what it is like to grow up being "different", and how important it is at a young age to be treated with acceptance and understanding rather than intolerance and prejudice. Andy "A Stony Silence"

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• After the recent snow, many more potholes are appearing on our roads. Please report potholes and blocked drains on “Fix my street” or contact us.

• Thank you for your emails and letters on parking issues. Please keep sending us your thoughts and photos.

• The next Westbury Forum is on Tuesday 17th April at Coombe Dingle Sports Centre at 7pm. Nearly 50 people came to the last one in Henleaze Library to hear about local matters. Please email or phone if you want to know more. (The next Henleaze and Westbury Park forum is 24th May)

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REHAB & UNKNOT

Acronym Time

with MRS. KEON WILLIAMS

Here we go with this month's random assortment of acronyms and initialisms for you to test yourself on. Frequently used in the media and everyday life, do you know what these letter combinations stand for? A clue might help you get the right answer. Each one carries a point value, so you can determine your level of numptiness at the end of the quiz. Answers on page 100.

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BACS - who needs cheques? (2)

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DEFRA - UK government agency (2)

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FBI - solving crime the US way (2)

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SMS - get texting (2)

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LMAO - oh yes, very funny (2)

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MOT - what every car needs (1)

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SWALK - seen on a lovers envelope (2)

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ROSPA - careful now (2)

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YOLO - unless you are a cat or 007 (1)

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WYSIWYG - visually straightforward (2)

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PMQT - Teresa's favourite grilling (1)

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AIDS - symptoms caused by HIV virus (2)

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NIMBY - anywhere but here (1)

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Most businesses hold at least some personal data, whether it relates to their clients, employees or their contacts. It is imperative that businesses carry out an assessment of what information they hold and what changes, if any, should be made to ensure compliance with the GDPR.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force on 25 May 2018 and will build upon the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA 1998). It is important for UK businesses to plan for the GDPR and begin implementing the necessary changes to business practices and procedures as early as possible to ensure compliance once the GDPR becomes effective.

WHAT OBLIGATIONS DOES THE GDPR IMPOSE ON ME AS A BUSINESS OWNER? The GDPR requires data controllers to include specified data protection obligations in processing contracts. It also requires businesses to be able to demonstrate compliance with the GDPR, for example by having relevant data protection policies and procedures in place:

WHAT WILL GDPR MEAN TO MY BUSINESS? The GDPR will apply to most businesses. If you obtain and hold personal information relating to any living individual, including your existing and prospective customers and employees, then the GDPR will apply to your business.

The GDPR imposes direct obligations on data processors as well as data controllers so it will apply whether your business processes personal data or controls how the data is processed.

• A company-wide data protection policy paired with staff training, data audits and regular HR policy reviews; • A compliance programme and privacy governance structure; and • An updated electronic system that protects data by default by e.g. encrypting data.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 124 - Capturing the spoken word

probably the most unusual.

This month’s subject, although not exactly a bygone domestic item like last month’s article, is yet another example of overtaken technology. Today we take for granted the technology that enables us to carry around a thousand songs or music tracks in a package smaller than a matchbox - only a few years ago I would have said, no bigger than an old ‘five pack’ of Wills’ Woodbine cigarettes. Such is the pace of change! However in my grandparents’ day recorded sound was a novelty. Although I am sure that many of our readers will still remember the large 10 or 12 inch diameter 78rpm records, or if they worked in an office our grandparents may even they remember Dictaphone cylinders, however I’m equally sure that not many will be familiar with these sound bites that were the novelty of the 1930’s.

These were published as a ‘Variety Series’ each containing twenty-five cards. The face side had a line drawing of the featured personality, (interestingly only those of sportsmen were autographed), whilst the shellac-coated reverse contained the record.

Most of us if asked about cigarette cards will envisage those produced by the Wills or Player Tobacco Companies, - the familiar rectangles with a picture on one side, and corresponding descriptive text on the reverse. Initially cigarettes were in paper packets and cards, known as ‘stiffeners’ were introduced to protect the contents. Wills came up with the idea of utilising them to include collectable information. They were produced by Mardon Son & Hall, and the person responsible for their information content and accuracy was Geoffrey Bennet, the uncle of Radio Bristol’s much loved Roger Bennet.

The “Talking” Cigarette Card, Dubrico Ltd. There were many other types of cigarette cards - of which the cards shown here, about 2 ¾ inches or 7cm, square, “The Talking Cigarette Card” produced by Dubrico Limited of Slough (Patent no. 337796) were

I wonder if these sound bites of the different sportsmen of nearly a century ago constitute their only surviving spoken archives. Do our readers have any more of these tucked away in their attics; What other personalities have been preserved in this way? Perhaps even now you have the voice of Myrna Loye in a shoebox in our attic!

Some of the topics covered by these cards were: The BBC’s Children’s Hour. No 6 in this series was “Uncle Ajax” in real life Mr C.L.T. Farrar, who was one of their earliest announcers.

The Stage. Featured names such as; No.3, Bobbie Comber (who made the song Barnacle Bill the Sailor famous), No.5, Laddie Cliff the comedian, No.6, Dorothy Ward famed for musical revues, pantomime and comedies. No.7, Nelson Keys was a famous impersonator and featured in many silent films.

Sportsmen. Nos. 1- 6 were all involved with Arsenal, either as manager or players, Mr Leslie Knighton, Eddie Habgood, [a Bristolian, our famous local footballer ‘s full name was Edris Albert "Eddie" Hapgood who captained both Arsenal and England during the 1930s. He started his footballing career

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones here in the mid -1920s as an amateur whilst he was a milkman). Wilfrid Copping, Herbert Roberts, Frank Moss and Mr George F Allison. I wonder if any of our readers still have one of the talking cards featuring Eddie? It would be nice to know.

‘Herbert Roberts, Arsenals centre half was responsible for introducing the third back game into league football, and as a result earned the nickname, “PC Roberts.” He joined Arsenal from Oswestry as a Right half and made his first league appearance in 1926. He gained three championship medals for Arsenal and one for English International cap against Scotland. Born at Oswestry in Shropshire he is tall and red-haired’.

Variety. No 3 Douglas Byng, well known music hall star, was a versatile and international artist who wrote his own songs and music.He famously played ‘Hettie on Holiday’. No.5, Ronald Frankeau, came from a literary family, was Eton educated, and in addition to his leading film and recording parts also wrote Children’s books.

Film Stars – Intimate Interviews. No.4, Lester Matthews, trained at Nottingham rep, his home town, and went on to become a leading West End actor. His first big film was “Creeping Shadows”.

For those wanting to learn more about these and other cartophilic novelties a good reference work is ‘Cigarette Cards and novelties, by Frank Doggett, published in 1981 by Michael Joseph. ISBN 0 7181 19703 Lib ref. C150994 Class 769.5 The Voice Records: While still on the subject of voice recordings, have

a look at another example of bygone technology.

This dates from before the days of tape recorders or even their precursor, wire recorders. At that time if you wanted to send your loved one a voicemail, you could take yourself along to ‘Voice Records Ltd’, 5-6 Argyle Street, London W1 or one of their other premises around the country.

For sixpence, (2.5 pence in modern currency,) they would capture your message on one of these 5 inch (130mm) diameter Aluminium Records. The metal disc, coincidentally almost the same size as a modern DVD or CD ROM, (a single one of which could probably contain the early company’s entire production), could be posted for a pennyhalfpenny and listened to by the recipient on their 78 or 81 rpm, gramophone. The record came complete with a set of half a dozen wooden gramophone needles. The recipient was advised to replace their normal steel needles with the supplied wooden ones to avoid damaging the soft aluminium record. The records were made by the Amusement Equipment Company of the Hong Kong Works, Exhibition Grounds, Wembley, Middlesex. Telephone: Wembley 3731. The envelope was addressed: A Voice Record. This personal message especially recorded for M... [name of recipient] Recorded at ‘Voice Records Ltd’, 5-6 Argyle street, London W1.

I would be pleased to learn of any of our readers memories of these examples of bygone technology, perhaps they even still have some of the recordings tucked away in a cupboard or in a box of precious family mementoes in the loft.

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Talking Pets with Viking Vets Spring is here!

The first day of spring was interesting for most of us with 15 cm of snow, and general chaos. Coming from Norway it does amuse me, the overwhelming panic and helplessness of the situation. Saying that, I did find myself buying some extra soup when I went shopping in preparation to the snow storm.

Overall it was a rather pleasant experience, we cleared the carpark for snow in 90 minutes, then had a large cooked breakfast. The team that lives close by managed to walk in. We were surprised how many clients managed to come in. The additional joy was the beauty and silence outside, snow is an amazing silencer. I think for most people it was a good reason to have a quiet weekend at home.

When you read this the weather should be somewhat different. Hopefully you will also be spending more time outside, this means that your dogs also will be outdoor more. We do see a sharp increase in pad wounds as dogs spend more time outside. It is also inevitable that we get more bite wounds. Thankfully most of these are minor,

where dogs are just playing a bit to intensely. Some young dogs have not learnt to control themselves very well. Owners do need to be very aware of how their dogs interact with others, and make sure they can call the dog back if it starts getting a bit overexcited. I also think some dogs may benefit from wearing a muzzle - I find people very reluctant to this idea, they seem to think it means they have an aggressive dog. Most greyhounds wear a muzzle, the chase instinct is very strong in the breed and they can easily mistake a small dog for a rabbit!

With spring comes parasites - fleas and ticks are the main ones. We do strongly advise prevention rather than waiting until you have an infestation.

The products available change from season to season, and we are continuously reviewing our advice. We aim to give each of our patients individual recommendations depending on their lifestyle. If you have any concerns, pop in for advice, bring your dog, they will always get treats to make sure they enjoy their visits!

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The Gardener’s World - Cathy Lewis Cactus Cacti, it appears, are this year’s essential home accessory. Wandering through Clifton Village last week I came across a shop window dedicated to all manner of cactusrelated gifts, and a quick look at the John Lewis website confirms you can buy anything from frocks and placemats to curtains and inflatable drink holders, all decorated with, or shaped like, cacti.

One website suggests that cacti are becoming increasingly popular with Millennials. The plants are low maintenance, inexpensive and a great way to add personality to a home.

Perhaps cacti and other houseplants are tangible, slow-growing antidotes to today’s fast-paced, digital lifestyles. Their popularity is such that London now has a boutique-style shop dedicated to cacti and succulents called, rather cleverly, Prick.

Even if we don’t choose to fill our homes with prickly plants, they can be appreciated for the clever adaptations A fine display of cacti and that enable euphorbias at the University of them to survive Bristol Botanic Garden in the most inhospitable of climates. Their ribbed stems photosynthesise, and expand and contract to store water. The spines are modified leaves that not only protect the plant from predators, but also reflect the sun and collect moisture.

cacti. True cacti are from North America, although some African euphorbias look very similar. The two plant families evolved in very different parts of the world but came up with similar solutions to cope with arid climates, an intriguing process called convergent evolution.

Cacti’s hard-as-nails adaptations mean most are easy to look after. They need lots of light, so a warm, sunny windowsill is perfect.

From April to September, give them a drink of tepid rainwater whenever the compost is dry, and feed once a month. During the winter months, don’t feed and cut right back on watering to encourage a period of rest. If cacti need repotting, use dedicated compost or a mix of John Innes No. 2 and grit, and swap gardening gloves for oven gloves to save perforating your hands.

I was lucky enough to visit the Caribbean island of Bonaire recently where wild cacti grow in abundance.

Traditionally they are used to make shampoo, medicines and soup. Cactus is a popular fencing material too, as seen here. Wire mesh is used to support rows of cut stems, which then root themselves, providing homeowners with the perfect prickly boundary to deter goats, donkeys and other unwelcome guests.

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General Knowledge Quiz 1.

Our current Queen is the second UK monarch to have the name Elizabeth.

Who was the first?

2.

How many members were there of the Jackson 5?

3.

What filling would you usually expect to find in a Marmite sandwich?

4.

The town of Avonmouth is located at the mouth of which river?

5.

Fill in the missing letters in this sequence A B C – E – G

What is the national language of 6.

England?

Ant McParland and Dec Donnelly are 7.

better known as which famous double act?

To the nearest one hundred how many 8.

legs does a normal golden labrador have?

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Put these UK cities in order from south to north – Glasgow, Bristol.

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If you are a qualified bricklayer what do you do for a job?

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Who was the first man, or woman, to set foot on Mars?

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If you travel on horseback from Norwich to Plymouth from east to west how many seas / oceans would you cross?

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What colour is an orange?

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Which is the odd one out in this list of popular domestic pets – dog, dog, dog, cat, dog.

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What is the main component of a lawn?

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If it is half past ten in Henleaze, what time is it in a) Stoke Bishop, b) Westbury Park, and c) Goole?

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The Spanish Civil War was fought in which European country?

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In degrees centigrade or degrees farenheit how cold was the Cold War?

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True or false - the man in the moon is actually called Archibald Codpiece.

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The New Main Residence Nil Rate Band and your Will

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Wills which contain a trust were very popular before the introduction of the transferable spouse allowance. Previously, the nil rate band (currently £325,000 per person) was lost when a wife or husband passed their estate to their spouse on the first death.

To ‘carve out’ the nil rate band the Will needed to either gift the equivalent to other beneficiaries on the first death or to set up a ‘discretionary trust’ in the Will. The deceased’s half share of their family home (usually the main asset of the estate) was then put into the Discretionary Trust, which would then allow the surviving spouse to live in the property. Due to this type of trust, the value of the trust was not included in the estate of the second spouse to die for inheritance tax purposes.

This relief starts at £100,000 in the 2017/2018 tax year and increases to £175,000 by the tax year 2020/21 and is applicable per person.

This means that if a married couple owned a property together and satisfied the other requirements this could potentially increase their tax allowances by £350,000 in total by the year 2020/21. This is in addition to the normal allowance of £325,000 per person which is already in existence.

However, since the introduction of the transferable spouse allowance, the nil rate band is not lost on the death of the first spouse to die, but ‘transferred’ to the estate of the surviving spouse. Many of these Discretionary Trust Wills remained in place to protect the share of the property against care fees for the surviving spouse.

Unfortunately, if the share of the property is held in a ‘discretionary trust’ the main residence exemption would be lost, as the share in the property would not be passing to a ‘direct descendant’ but to the Discretionary Trustees of the Trust Fund.

There is however, another type of trust, called a ‘life interest settlement’ or an ‘interest in possession’ (IIP) settlement. This gives the surviving spouse a right to live in the property during their lifetime and or to receive interest for life from any proceeds of sale of the property in the trust fund if the property is sold.

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1. Michael Sembello had a huge dance hit in 1983 with which song, and from which film did it come?

1. Are these London suburbs north or south of the Thames (they are not necessarily all the same) – a) Camden; b) Ealing; c) Merton?

2. Which member of Status Quo died in 2017

2. Which countries are hosting a) the 2020 summer Olympics; b) the 20110 Winter Paralympics and c) the 2022 Football World Cup?

3. Suzi Quatro’s real name is?

4. Which groups had hits with Blue Guitar (1975), Blue Moon (1961) and Blue Savannah (1990)?

5. Name the biggest hit singles released by Black (1987), by Black Sabbath (1970) and by Black Lace (1984).

6. Graham Gouldman, Kevin Godley, Eric Stewart and Lol Creme are the original line up for which UK band?

7. In which decades were the following people born – a) Madonna; b) Tony Blackburn; c) Liam Gallagher?

3. Name the car brands from the logos below.

4. What would you do with a spurtle?

5. In which countries would you find the following waterfalls – a) Angel Falls; b) Niagara Falls and c) Pistyll Rhaeadr?

6. Which of these is not a chemical element – Tennessine, Californium or Chicagon?

7. Which bird features in the title of one part of the Hunger Games trilogy?

8. Who are the lead singers of a) Haircut 100; b) The Prodigy; and c) The Pretenders?

8. Name these classic British actresses (top to bottom) ?

9. From which hit singles do the following lyrics come – a) “Someone left the cake out in the rain”; b) “I’ve a little money and a take-away curry, I’m on my way home to my wife”; and c) “Sun kissed skin, we’ll melt your popsicle”?

9. The Stanley Cup is competed for in which sport?

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Fri 13 th April 7-10pm Westbury on Trym C of E Academy School, Channell’s Hill, BS9 3HZ Run Fest: The Series brings together inspirational speakers to share their passion and inspire others. Hear from: Sarah Atkinson: Sarah will be speaking about how running helps her manage her anxiety, and share her experience of taking part in Mind UK's initiative, RED (Run Every Day) January, where she challenged herself to a 100 miles in a month and is now training for her first ever half marathon!

Rebecca Charlotte Walker: Rebecca returned from a tour of Afghanistan severely depressed. A friend encouraged her to running and has now taken part in 5 marathons and an ultra marathon. Rebecca will be sharing how running is incredible for your mental health and a week before she takes on London Marathon.

Claire Tiley: Delighted to welcome Claire back (Chunky Runner blog and author) to hear her story of going from non-runner to half marathoner. Her blogs and book are an inspiring read.

Jodi Dowse: Jodie will be telling us about The Mother of All Challenges for Sports Relief that took place in March 2018 alongside Alex Jones from BBC's The One Show. A mammoth challenge raising awareness around maternal health.

Chris Kay: As a track runner (hurdler) Chris knows a thing or two about running injuries! For the last 7 years Chris has been part of the team at Bristol Running School looking at the biomechanics of running, striving to improve technique to minimise further injury. Pick up some tips to improve your form for the Summer season.

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Bishops Knoll Mansion - Chris Stephens Local writer and historian continues his look at the history of Bishop's Knoll mansion in Sneyd Park.

Peter Dowding Prankard (Prankerd) (18191902) was born in Langport Somerset into a family of solicitors and went out to Australia as a Government clerk in 1839. Having made his fortune as a land agent he returned to Bristol when his eldest son Percy reached school age. Percy enter Clifton College in September 1873 and his younger brother would follow him a year later. Both were day boys so would have lived at home. Percy (1859-1908) went on to enter Oxford as his uncle Archibald Arthur (1851-1896) had done and,, like him, become lawyer. His younger brother left Clifton in 1876 to study medicine at Edinburgh. As can be seen three of the Bush sons and the two Prankerds shared time at Clifton between 1873 and 1877 and so the boys have known eachother.

The last entry for Peter Prankerd in the local Australian directories was for 1870. Since the Knoll does not appear in the 1871 Census the Prankerd family cannot yet have moved in, but probably had done so by the Autumn of 1873 when Percy Prankerd entered Clifton College. But how did Peter Prankerd come to know that the Knoll was for sale? He may well have received the Bristol newspapers in Australia and would have seen the April 1870 advertisement when it arrived in Australia some weeks later. But he would hardly have completed the purchase without seeing the property. Yet there is no record of him to be found on any boat passenger lists at this time. However there had been three deaths

in his family which might have occasioned earlier visits to England and the house would probably have been finished by the time his mother died in Langport on 22nd June 1866.

Peter Prankerd added the Lodge which today still carries a plaque “PDP 1876” high up on its eastern wall. Given its similar design it is almost certain that he also built the gardener’s cottage and the music room which was not mentioned in the 1870 advertisement. Interestingly the first map of 1888 shows the music room as a separate building but by 1912 the two had become connected to the house (see below).

OS Map of 1917 based on the survey of 1912 this time with the music room sown connected to the house.

The original drive was an extension of The Avenue but changed when the Lodge was built by Prankerd

By the Census of 1891 both the Lodge and the Gardeners Cottage were occupied: the Lodge by John Seager the coachman and his family and the Cottage by William Holbrook, his wife and two sons - with all three men being listed as gardeners. A further gardener Joshua Mourley is given as living at the “Brickyard”. This appears to be one of the buildings on the far side of the railway accessed by the pedestrian tunnel from the Bishops Knoll garden. These are marked on the 1880 maps to the east of the “Old brick kilns” but both sets of buildings had disappeared by 1901.

In that year Peter Prankerd, now a widower (his wife Lucy had died in 1886), was living

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Bishops Knoll Mansion - Chris Stephens alone in the big house with his servants – a cook, two parlour maids, a kitchen maid and a house maid). John Seager the coachman was still living in the Lodge but the gardeners cottage had become rather more crowded.

The head of the cottage household was now Alexander Penhorwood living there with his wife, three sons and a daughter.

By the time Peter Prankerd died in October 1902 his son Percy was married and practising as a barrister in Tunbridge Wells and Herbert, his younger brother, was a surgeon in Southampton - so the house was put up for sale. The first advertisement appeared in the Western Daily Press on Saturday 23rd May 1903 and this was repeated on the next two Saturdays with the auction due to be held 30th June 1903. This advertisement mentions “cottages” and “glass houses” and so confirms that these must have also been built during Prankerd’s time.

The house was readvertised on Saturday 19th September 1903 but again did not sell.

Perhaps the reserve price was too high as other similar properties were sold in the area during this time.

the mansion’s extensive pleasure grounds” which strongly suggests that the grounds were now fully laid out.

In July 1905 Bush returned to live permanently in Bristol and must have had his offer for the house accepted shortly after his arrival because on 7th October 1905 an advertisement appeared announcing the sale of its contents which took place over 24th- 27th October 1905. It is highly likely that much of these furnishings were bought by Bush who, coming from Australia via America on this occasion, would have brought little with him. In particular both the boudoir grand piano (by Collard and Collard) and the full size billiard table and accessories (by Burroughs and Watts) seem to have been among these but perhaps Bush did not need the three fireproof safes!

Prankerd’s estate was initially valued at £116,315 (£13.3 million today ) but later re-sworn at £119,864 – the difference, equivalent to £400,000 today, perhaps being the result of the sale of the house and its contents three years after his death.

In January 1904 Bush’s son Robert Francis Lochee Bush entered Clifton College and it is possible that his father had accompanied him - there is no evidence that he did so but he must have already decided to return to live in Bristol. The next advertisement for the Knoll was on 6th February 1904, with an auction in Bristol due on 17th May. This time the advertisement included Messrs Hampton’s London Office as agents - perhaps the seller was getting desperate as the house had been unoccupied for over a year.

Finally a rather more fulsome advertisement and description appeared in the Western Daily Press on 8th April 1905 emphasising that the house was within two miles of Clifton Downs station and thus within reach of London by train in 2 hours. It also mentions

The front of the house before WW1. The girl is likely to have been Charlotte Bush with the coachman George Lapham.

Next month Chris Stephens looks at the Bishop's Knoll gardens and arboretum.

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“Leaving Home to Fight” - the lives behind the names on Stoke Bishop’s War Memorials The story of the men on the WW1 war memorials of Stoke Bishop and their families is told in a new book to be published in April 2018. “Leaving Home to Fight”, by Liz Tomlinson and Jenny Weeks of Stoke Bishop Local History Group, is based on a wealth of new research and contains many pictures published for the first time.

There are 99 men named on the Stoke Bishop War Memorials. They were the sons of gardeners and labourers, of clergymen and professional families, of shop keepers and Mayors of Bristol. The men were aged from 18 to 53, and they died in several theatres of war as well as of course the Western Front in France. They came not only from Stoke Bishop but also from Shirehampton, Westbury Park, Henbury and Westbury-on-Trym. The story of each man is told - often for the first time - about their life and their war service in the Army, Royal Navy or the Royal Flying Corps.

Most of the fallen are remembered on two existing war memorials in the area, the Memorial Cross which sits on the edge of the Downs at the top of Stoke Hill, and on the Braidlea School Shield which hangs in St Mary’s Church. The third major memorial, to commemorate the men who attended the village school, was lost in 1940 when the school was hit by an incendiary bomb. But for a photograph of this memorial in the Local History Group’s collection, their stories would have been lost.

The book covers a great deal of social history about life in a village newly absorbed into Bristol at a time of social change. Education for all meant wider opportunities for sons compared to their fathers. The sons of labourers were becoming office clerks and shop assistants. The sons of LEAVING wealthy merchants often entered the family business, but others went abroad or joined TO the army. In the book are some rags to riches stories, such as the father of Christopher Hayes.

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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.

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.

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.

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Coaching with Anne Miller Core values Our core values are at the heart of our decisions that are both motivating and ultimately satisfying. Knowing our core values is paramount in helping us make choices that ‘feel right’ and that give us a sense of inner peace even when they are not easy to make. Identifying core values is something that I work on with many of my clients and it is always illuminating. So what do we mean by core values?

As we grow up we become aware that we value things differently from others: we notice that having a brand new car is important to some of us and not others (and it’s not just about what we can afford); having a designer watch, a grand house, a diamond ring or a holiday home will be aspirations for some but not interest others; we realise that some people love to travel, explore or embark on extreme adventures and others are happiest when they are at home; being in the open air, walking on a beach, spending time with friends, running a marathon will excite some of us but not others.

Whilst all of these examples and more are useful to recognise, they are not core values. These are the things that are important for us to have and do. Our core values are about how we are being and this is much deeper.

we tend not to until they are threatened.

Until then we take them for granted and probably assume they’re nothing special and that everyone else has the same ones not so! They are very special and in fact the combination and priority we give to them is unique to us. We may be similar but we are all different because of the core values that we hold that go into making us who we are.

When we recognise our core values we can take pride in how we hold them. We can appreciate ourselves for who we are and take pleasure in honouring our values as we make our choices.

Working with a client recently, I was reminded of the conflict we sometimes experience when we try to honour some of our having and doing values without taking our core values into consideration.

Acknowledging her ambitions to develop her business and provide financially for her family , she realised she was ignoring her core values around parenting and highlighting this helped her to see more clearly the choices that would resolve her inner conflict and lead to a greater sense of fulfilment.

Only when we honour our core values can we take any real pleasure in satisfying our needs through what we have and do.

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Good Reads - recommendations from Bruce Fellows J Randy Taraborelli’s fascinating biography The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe concentrates on those closest to her. Not Arthur Miller and co but her mentally ill mother Gladys and the succession of foster carers who took over from Gladys and whom Marilyn stayed close to ever after. The portrait that emerges is of a driven but tormented, talented, kind and clever young woman. With her half-sister, she cared for Gladys as best she could. She longed to track down her father and possibly a brother but never managed to. Most people who knew her seemed to agree with Dean Martin: ‘She was a good kid.’

In Roddy Doyle’s disturbing novel, Smile, Victor has split up with his wife, Rachel, and lives alone in the area he grew up in. Rachel has a brilliant career; Victor’s still writing the book he started years ago. Then he meets someone he was at school with. They were taught by the Christian Brothers; violently. ‘I can never resist Victor’s smile,’ one of them said one day. Is that the key to his life? The story Doyle tells us is funny, gripping and fast-paced. The dialogue is sharp and witty. By the end you’ll love Rachel and not understand Victor until heartbreakingly, you finally do.

In the eighties, Dan Kavanagh wrote crime novels about an ex-copper turned security consultant/gumshoe named Duffy. They’re now republished and if you haven’t read any of them you’re in for a treat. A good starting point is Fiddle City (or Heathrow Airport). When a car is forced off the M4, Duffy is called in. The trail leads to a warehouse. Duffy, an original character with an endless supply of wisecracks, stars in this no holds barred tale of sleaze, wittily and ironically told with refreshingly nasty touches. A great read; not surprising when you learn that Dan Kavanagh is the alter ego of Julian Barnes.

Ben Smith played professional football for seventeen years but you won’t know the name because he never got any higher than a League One club.

In his engrossing memoir, Journeyman, he reveals all. Man City it ain’t.

In fact it’s a pretty bleak and continuous tale of disappointment, injury, barmy managers and fights over money. At his peak he earned £1400 a week, not bad but not quite Alexis Sanchez, and he didn’t get paid through the summer. His love was football though and he earned a living doing what he would have done anyway for nothing. Many who read this book may envy him.

Alicia Drake lays Paris and Parisian life bare in her wonderful novel I Love You Too Much. Everyone in the sixth arrondissement is slim, fit, clever and good at maths. Unfortunately, the teenage Paul is fat and innumerate; a great disappointment to his family. Paul tells us his tale of woe, digging into cakes of all sorts and snacking at McDos while also digging beneath the superficial Parisian perfection like a twenty-first century Catcher in the Rye with a strong dash of Francoise Sagan. It’s a brilliant, often amusing, portrait of the city and its people and a gripping, ultimately moving, study of teenage suffering.

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Trying to Avoid Care Home Fees? for her. He would transfer ownership of her house to her two sons and Why You Should Think Twice Care home fees are a big worry for many older people. If you hope to pass on wealth to your children, you may be concerned that your savings or even your home may be used to pay for your care if you become ill or incapacitated.

Sadly unscrupulous companies are preying on these concerns by targeting vulnerable older people, in the hope of persuading them to invest in dubious schemes designed to reduce the value of their estates.

Can you pass on your estate to avoid care home fees? How can you avoid being the victim of a scam?

Setting Up a Trust to Avoid Care Home Fees At VWV, we recently received a call from the son of a 78 year old woman who had been contacted by a firm calling itself an “estate planning company”, offering to protect her home from care home fees.

The caller explained that for £3,000 plus VAT and a £40 Land Registry fee, he could set up a discretionary trust

they would allow her to live in the property under the trust. If she had to move into a care home, she would not be regarded as owning her own home and therefore would not be required to sell the property once her cash ran out to pay for the care fees.

Luckily her son had called us to see what we thought of the idea and we were able to explain the problems with such advice, the main one being that it is illegal to deprive yourself of assets to avoid care home fees.

Transferring ownership of your house to family members during your life time will not necessarily achieve this.

So, When Should I Be Suspicious?

As a rule of thumb, be wary of anyone who calls you at home out of the blue and wants to talk to you about making a Will or setting up a trust.

If you are tempted by their low fees and their offer of discussing further in the comfort of your own home, check out their advice with a local solicitor before you enter into any arrangement with them.

7 Things You Should Bear in Mind • Deprivation of assets to avoid care home fees is illegal.

• The more complex your affairs are, the more worth while it is getting a legally qualified person to draft a Will for you.

• Will there be any inheritance tax to pay when you die? If so, consider

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store your Will once it is signed.

Most solicitor firms offer a will storage service, free of charge if they have drafted the document.

• Signing and witnessing a Will is important and if done incorrectly can invalidate a Will in its entirety.

• If you die without a Will or your Will is deemed invalid, specific legal rules will automatically apply (called the rules of intestacy). They determine who will get what from your estate, which may well be contrary to your wishes.

• Review your Will regularly to take account of changed family circumstances, changes in the law or changes to your personal estate.

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Stoke Bishop Forum : some 60 residents braved a cold evening to attend March’s meeting held at St Mary’s Church. We, as your councillors, presented a wide ranging report on Council Matters, including the Budget update, where Labour voted through a Council Tax increase of 4.99% with cuts in many key Council services.

The police presented the latest crime figures. It is hoped by the next meeting (date to be announced soon) a new Beat Manager will be in post.

Lively discussions were held on student parking, over night sleeping in vehicles on the Downs and the Bristol Local Plan together with an update on “Sea Mills together” This is a very worthwhile meeting; why not join us for the next meeting?

Stoke Lodge : no further news to report. We await the judge’s report.

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Computer Corner with Mrs PC Passwords

Just a note that a passcode lock which you use to unlock the device is not your password. The passcode lock can be alphanumeric, a 6 digit or 4 digit number, a pattern, a fingerprint or face recognition. The passcode can be set to be required immediately or after a period of time that you can decide. You don’t need to add a passcode for your device if you don’t want to.

If you travel with your device you should use a passcode to protect your data.

This month I am returning to the topic of passwords as it seems to be the biggest source of frustration amongst my clients, and the cause of much worry.

If you forget your password it’s quite a big job to reset it, requiring you to click “Forgotten Password”, then check your email for a link, click on a link, make a new password and remember what it is. Sometimes I find myself doing this for clients on every site they use For example: BBC, Amazon, M & S, Sainsbury, Easyjet, Apple ID etc If you forget your passwords to common sites, you will find that you spend all your time resetting the password and getting frustrated rather than enjoying your time online. So write down all your passwords in a little book. Each site you log onto should have a different password. If you change your password, write down the new password and the date you changed it! It is perfectly safe to do this, as most hacking happens online. It would be rare for an intruder to find your password book and use it.

If you have an Apple device you will have an Apple ID (your email) and a password. It is vital that you know what these two are and why they are important. They are required when you want to download an App, buy music, log into the iCloud, use Facetime or iMessage. It’s what keeps your Apple device working so don’t lose it or forget that it’s needed.

On Windows you will have a Microsoft account, which is linked to Outlook mail and also Skype.

It’s a total palaver if you forget your password.

Write it down!

For novice users, the passcode can cause frustration and difficulty, so I advise putting it on after the user is a bit more accustomed to using the technology.

If you have more than one device, your ID and password are used to keep them all talking to each other and syncing. If you move house or change your phone number, don’t forget to update your information in the settings.

Best practice is never to share your ID or password with others, even family members. It works best if you have your own and you are in charge.

You will also need to learn to make memorable passwords. Strong passwords use a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. 8 digits is a good length for a password.

If you have locked yourself out of your iPad or laptop because you have forgotten your password or passcode, you are not alone.

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You need a password to set up your email. You won’t need to use it unless you need to set up an email on another device, but you still need to know it a password exists in your email account.

New users are often helped in store or at home to get their technology all set up and working.

In so many cases however in all the excitement, the use of ID and passwords are not sufficiently explained.

“Patience is my speciality”

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On This Day in Bristory News 29 April 1963 With the Bristol Omnibus Company refusing to employ black or Asian crews in the city, a press conference was called to announce a bus boycott in Bristol. Led by Paul Stephenson, the action group also included Roy Hackett, Owen Henry, Audley Evans and Prince Brown. There was much support for the boycott, with university students holding a protest march on 1 May. The dispute was eventually resolved on 27th August when the bus company agreed to end their discriminatory policy.

1 April 1979 Members of the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club took part in the world’s first bungee jump when they leapt from the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The inaugural jumper was David Kirke, who dressed in top hat and tails for his leap. Up next was Simon Keeling. The pair were arrested shortly afterwards and then released on the promise that they would never do it again, a promise they broke on many occasions.

1 April 1996 Having been one of the first counties in the “first tranche” of reviews conducted by the Banham Commission in the 1990s, the county of Avon was officially abolished. The Avon Structural Change Order was debated in the House of Commons on 22nd February 1995 before coming into effect the following year. The county was replaced by four authorities: The City and County of Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset.

21 April 2011 A riot broke out in Stokes Croft following a raid by police on the squat known as “Telepathic Heights”.

The authorities had been informed that there were petrol bombs on the premises earmarked for the nearby Tesco store.

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East Somersetshire and a team of schoolmasters from Bristol. The game was played in Yatton, on a ground granted to them by a Mr Tankerville Chamberlain. Amongst the team of schoolmasters were three county players: G.B. Nicholls, F.L. Pole and W.G. Grace. The legendary Dr Grace scored 20 runs before being stumped by wicketkeeper O.G Radcliffe off the bowling of C. Wreford-Brown. The match ended in a draw with both sides scoring a total of 90 runs 18 April 1970 England and Ireland played out a goalless draw in an international hockey match at the county cricket ground in Bristol. According to a report in The Times, despite the score line, the match was “packed with vivid, attacking play, desperate saves by two fine goalkeepers and last ditch tackles.” The write up also went on to praise, “Bristol’s wonderful surface.” As a result, Scotland and Ireland shared the Home Countries Men’s International Hockey Championship. England finished third and Wales fourth.

Music 5 April 1998 The legendary rock drummer Cozy Powell died following a crash on the M4 in Bristol. Known for his work with bands such as The Jeff Beck Group, Whitesnake, Emerson Lake & Powell and Black Sabbath, he was said to be driving at 104 mph at the time of the accident and his blood alcohol reading was over the legal limit. A memorial plaque to the singer was unveiled in his hometown of Cirencester in 2016.

28 April 2008 Arriving 11 years after their second release, Portishead released their appropriately titled new album Third. The album reached No 2 in the UK album chart and No 7 on the US Billboard 200.

It was also a critical success, gaining a score of 85/100 on the review aggregation site Metacritic.

AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine described the album as, “Utterly riveting and endlessly absorbing.”

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At the Cinema - Chris Worthington The Mercy (certificate 12A) Directed by James Marsh Starring Colin Firth as Donald Crowhurst (Review contains spoilers!)

The Mercy is based on the true story of the attempt to sail round the world by Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor and electronics inventor who entered the Golden Globe Race sponsored by the Sunday Times in 1968. This was the first race of its kind and the rules specified that the sailors should sail solo and non stop. The competition offered a cash prize of £5000. Despite having no entry fee it attracted only nine entries.

For Crowhurst the cash prize was of secondary importance to the opportunity to promote his electronic aids for sailing and navigation. The yacht, named the Teignmouth Electron, was a trimaran of his own design. It was being built in his home town of Teignmouth on the South Devon coast. Right from the start the building of the yacht was botched and he embarked on a voyage round the world in a boat that should never have left Teignmouth harbour.

Crowhurst is under pressure from his financial backer, Mr Best, (played by Ken Stott) and also from Rodney Hallworth (David Thewlis), a journalist on the local paper, who anticipates a big story if he wins the race. The whole town of Teignmouth treat him as a hero and in public Crowhurst needs to appear confident. Behind the scenes he is afraid and agonises about pulling out of the race. His wife Clare (Rachel Weisz) is deeply worried that he will not return but they have to hide their concerns from their three young children.

The day of the start of the race arrives and there is deep sense of foreboding as the family are taken out by boat to the trimaran. Crowhurst gets on board and tellingly his first action is to throw out a trailing line to enable him to climb on back on board if he fall off. As the voyage starts there is an acute sense of supressed fear and panic. The yacht is in chaos, the kit has not even been stowed away and there are loose wires hanging from the unfinished electronic navigation equipment.

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semblance of order, sail the yacht and keep in contact with his family by radio telephone but after a few days at sea he hits bad weather and barely survives. When the hull is damaged he has to head for the nearest land. He arrives on the coast of Argentina and is met by the local coastguard who has not heard about the race and at first accuses him of being a smuggler. When his story checks out the boat is repaired and the “loco englese” sets off again.

By now Crowhurst realises that he will not survive sailing through the Southern ocean but he is in an impossible bind. If he turns back he will lose everything including the electronics company and the family home, both have been given as security to Mr Best. His solution was ingenious. He reported record speeds and distances sailed each day and plotted his position in the logbook as though he was sailing round the world. What really happened was that he continued to sail in the Atlantic Ocean and would sail home when a suitable time had elapsed.

On shore his backers and family are elated at the news that he is safe and is probably going to win the race. His voyage is in the national news and Rodney Hollworth sells the story to the Sunday Times. Back on the yacht the isolation and unbearable pressure prove to be too much for a brave and resourceful man. Some weeks later the Teignmouth Electron was found drifting off the coast of the Dominican Republic. Donald Crowhurst was not on board. The media seize on the story and the press pack are roundly condemned by Clare Crowhurst when they arrive at the family home. Robin Knox - Johnston was the only sailor who completed the race. The others gave up or had to be rescued.

In July this year a new Golden Globe Race will be staged to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1968 race that took the life of Donald Crowhurst. It is “for those who dare, they will be navigating without electronic instruments or autopilots, will hand write their logs and determine the weather for themselves.” A fitting tribute to Donald Crowhurst - or a recipe for another tragedy?

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Theatre, Concerts and Music Saturday April 14th Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church. Our guest organist for April is Oliver Condy, the Editor of the BBC Music Magazine, which is the biggest circulating classical music title in the world. In his own words he is an organist, a choral tenor, a beer brewer, a hill walker as well as a dad and husband! Come and join sixty or so keen concert goers to enjoy coffee, cake and a chat from 1030 am. Recital from 11. Oliver's programme published on Holy Trinity's website nearer the date. Suggested donations £5 which include refreshments. No Organ Elevenses in May as the Westbury Community Fair takes place in and outside the church on Saturday May 12th.

Melody Makers Choir. A fun and friendly, mixed non audition choir, singing uplifting pop and rock music. Book a free taster with our Pop Choir on Wednesday›s 7:30-9:00pm in St. Peter›s Church, Henleaze, or our Baby Friendly Choir on Tuesday›s 10:30-11:30am in The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. www.melodymakerschoir.co.uk With longer evenings after the clocks change, why not try something new for Spring? The BCCS Choral Society is a small and friendly choir who meet weekly at the Bristol Cathedral Choir School on Wednesday evenings. We sing material spanning the core choral repertoire as well as traditional songs and contemporary arrangements. The new term starts on Wednesday 11 April when we’ll be singing some lighter material for an informal concert in June. 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 Henbury Singers is a friendly choir and welcome new members. We meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School (BS9 1BW) in Cedar Park on Thursday evenings - 7:45 to 9:15 pm. There is no audition. We sing mainly choral music from a classical tradition, but we also sing carols, songs from musicals, gospel and folk songs. For membership contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org Bristol Male Voice Choir will be singing in and around Bristol in the coming year. You don’t have to read music to join the choir as a tenor, baritone or bass, but you will enjoy learning our repertoire, (re-)discovering the voice you may have forgotten about , and being welcomed into the choir’s friendly social atmosphere.

We rehearse every Thursday from 7.00pm till 9.15 pm at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College) Come along to a rehearsal, or visit bristolmvc.org.uk - to find out more.

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.

Bristol Good Afternoon Choir meets every Monday afternoon from 2pm-4pm, at TrinityHenleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, BS9 4BT. Rehearsals are from 2pm to 4pm, there are no auditions and everyone is

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What's On & Community News welcome. We enjoy all sorts of music – from folk songs to choral favourites. For more details about the choir please contact Nikki on 01761 472468 or email gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk – or just come along to a rehearsal. No cost for your first rehearsal.

Henleaze Singing for the Brain Group meets in the Bradbury Hall on Waterford Road, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday afternoons each month from 2.00pm to 3.45pm We start the session with tea, coffee and biscuits, and general socializing before singing. We have song books, and sing all sorts of songs including songs from the musicals, well-known golden oldies, and folk songs, and are accompanied on the piano. If you would like to attend a session, please contact Alzheimer’s Society local office in Bristol at bristol@alzheimers.org.uk or 0117 961 0693.

A Come and Sing Workshop of Faure›s Requiem will be held at Redland Hall, Redmaids, High School on Saturday 28 April. This event had to been due to take place in March but was postponed due to the snow. The Workshop will be followed by an informal performance at 6 pm in Redland Hall which is free of charge with a collection for charity at the end. For details on how to participate in the workshop please contact Sarah Hunter by email : sarah@ theyews.net or mobile 07870 208789. The closing date for registering for the workshop is 13 April.

Friends of Welsh National Opera are very welcome at Redmaids High school on Wednesday 14th April 7:15pm to enjoy a second illustrated talk by Chris Ball about famed opera singers of the past like Flagtad, Melb, Ferrier, Pears, Eva Turner, and ethical issues concerning recordings previously forbidden. Members £5 and guests £7 at the door.

Henleaze Ladies Choir are holding their Spring Concert on Thursday, 17th May at 2pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments available. Retiring collection in aid of Bristol Autism Support.

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.

Henbury Singers welcome new members. We meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School in Cedar Park on Thursday evenings - 7:45 to 9:15 pm.

Fees are currently £130 per year. There is no audition. We sing mainly choral music from a classical tradition, but we also sing carols, songs from musicals, gospel and folk songs.

For membership or concert tickets contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 9734794 or secretary@ henburysingers.org or tickets can be bought on the door.

Bristol Cabot Choir Easter Concert is being held on Saturday, 14 April 2018, at Clifton Cathedral, Clifton Park, BS8 3BX at 7.45 pm. Staring Gabriel Fauré ‘Requiem’ and JS Bach motet ‘Jesu meine Freude’. Tickets: £15/£5 NUS card/ under 18s. On line: www.opus13.co.uk/tickets Tel: 0117 9230164 / 0117 9626521. www. bristolcabotchoir.org. Charity No 116260.

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The Mosaic Singers is a compact group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. If you would like to find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994.

Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze, on Thurs between September and May from 1.45 to 3.45 pm (with a short break for tea). We give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time we are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. We are always pleased to see new members but would particularly welcome first sopranos at the moment. Please come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more please contact either Jane English (0117 9511430 or 07752 332278) or Jean Wickham

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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!

City of Bristol Choir Chichester Psalms rescheduled concert Fri 20 April, All Saint's Clifton. Celebratory concert marking 100th birthday of Bernstein and the 150th anniversary of All Saint's church. There is music for everyone in this exuberant work with rare combination of jazzy percussion & powerful organ. The varied programme includes womens' voices singing Rheinberger's Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen accompanied by Kate Pearson on Harp. The men premiere a new piece written by young Bristol composer, Amy Summers, recently featured on BBC Radio 3. Tickets from cityofbristolchoir.org.uk ( 0117 950 7055) Der Freischutz by Carl Maria Von Weber performed by Bristol Opera on Wednesday 11th April to Saturday 14th April at the 1532 Performing Arts Centre Theatre at 7.30pm. For booking and more information, please go to www.tickets@bristolopera.co.uk or telephone: 03336 663 366.

Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir meets at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, new members welcome and no auditions are necessary. We are a friendly group that sings for pleasure, and we hold a concert at the end of each term to raise money for charity. Please call Maureen on 0117 9567894 or Carolyn on 0117 2791409 for more information.

Exhibitions, Markets and Meetings Redland Green School Car Boot Sale. Starting on Sat 21st April then 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.

Country Market. Every Friday from 10.30 to 11.30 in Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall. Homemade cakes, arts, crafts, plants, vegetables, jams and chutneys. Refreshments are also available in a relaxed and friendly environment. For more details contact Sue Sills on 0117 9628306.

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 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.

Bristol Croquet Club on Cedar Park, Stoke Bishop, is holding an Open Day on Sunday 8th April from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Anyone interested in attending would be most welcome.

No appointment needed, just turn up and try your hand at croquet.

Ladies Badminton, held on friday mornings at Westbury Village Hall, 10 – 12 noon. Come and see our friendly group in action. All we ask is that you can play and would like to meet new people. For further details, phone Elizabeth on 0117 9681759.

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What's On & Community News Henleaze St Peters Keep Fit Class, Wednesdays 10-11am at St Peters Henleaze is £5 per session.

Come and join us! A gentle exercise class for everybody! Improve your health and wellbeing with a class designed for people who enjoy low impact, low intensity exercise. With music from the 60s to todays pop for a fun filled work out!

Strengthening muscles, improving suppleness, balance, mobility and stability whilst enjoying the benefits of general wellness and positivity.

Call Louisa for more info on 0772 509 1429.

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

St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club is a small friendly badminton club and we meet every Monday and most Wednesdays from 7.30pm until about 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membersip Fees are £50.00 from September to May. Visitor Fees are £3.00 per night. £1.00 for Juniors who are very welcome. Contact Ann: tel: 0117 969 4882 or email: martannmitch@outlook.com.

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.

Men at St Peter’s Keep Fit meet every Tuesday from 9.30 to 10.30 am. This is a men only group of 60 + year olds who enjoy regular exercise routines taken by fitness professional Natasha Johnson for only £4 per session payable on attendance. Please contact Keith Bonham on 0117 968 4972 or just turn up.

Westbury Harriers is for all ages and abilities, with a variety of different groups and sessions to suit all. Based at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex and Blaise Castle. Training nights Mondays and Thursdays 7pm with additional sessions at Yate track on Tuesday evenings and an informal social run on Saturday mornings. See www. westburyharriers.com for more information on our events or joining us.

Westbury Harriers - to mark the 90th anniversary of the foundation of their ladies section Westbury Harriers will be holding a celebration dinner on Saturday April 7th at King's Weston House. Any present or past members wishing to attend can obtain further details and tickets from James Murphy on 0117 9085464 or chairman@westburyharriers. co.uk.

Ladies Badminton. We meet every Tuesday afternoon, 2pm to 4pm, at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. We are looking for players to join our friendly group. Interested? Please call Pat on 0117 914 9511 for more details.

Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am, at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze. This friendly session, which has a dance element to it, is suitable for all ages, levels, and abilities, including the older adult or young mum, who wants to maintain their general fitness, mobility, range of movement, and well being. New members are always welcome. £6:00 per class, pay as you go - which includes refreshments. Ring 01454 618488, or email laili@tiscali.co.uk, or look up the website www.exercisewithlailibrooks.com for full information; or just turn up.

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.

Pilates Classes running in the local area on Tuesday’s 9:30am (improver) / 10:30am (beginner) /12:10pm (mixed ability) / 13:30pm (Postnatal) and on Wednesday 18:15pm (intermediate). For bookings please call Leanne on 07817 189 474 / leanne@mindbodypilates. org, or visit www.mindbodypilates.org.

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

Hydrotherapy Exercise Sessions – A group exercise in Southmead Hospital’s purpose built pool. Benefits include relaxation, relief of pain & swelling, improved movement, balance & fitness. All ages & abilities are welcome.

We are a friendly local team of Chartered Physiotherapists with expertise in a variety of disabilities & medical conditions. For more details please contact Chris & Ali Cowley on 07971 086 628, or email healthyhydrotherapy@ gmail.com or visit www.healthyhydrotherapy.

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LEARNING THROUGH FUN • Are you thinking about registering your child for a place at a local Pre-school at the heart of your community?

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Westbury Baptist Pre-school provides a safe, caring and cheerful environment in which children aged between 2 years 10 months and 5 years can learn and develop through play.

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We are open five mornings a week during term time from 9.00am – 1.00pm with the option of staying until 3.00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The Bristol Savages is a Society whose members are interested in the visual and performing arts as well as good fun and fellowship. There are members who draw and paint, others who make music or write poetry, and those who simply enjoy the creative talents of their fellow members.

For more information or if you would like to register your child for a place, please contact us on 0117 9622338 or e-mail preschool@westburybaptist.org.uk WoT Baptist Church, Reedley Road, WoT, BS9 3TD

They meet throughout the winter months on Wednesday evenings in the premises known as the Wigwam, which is a large hall built in the style of an old Tithe Barn, situated in the grounds of The Red Lodge in Park Row. Tradition is most important to them and the form of the evening is little different from their date of Foundation in 1904.

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Zumba Gold / Light 5.30pm/ Zumba Fitness 6.35pm held in the Westbury -on-Trym Village Hall. Wednesdays £5 on door. Just drop in with water and a sense of humour! Phone Marie on 0117963 4104 or visit www.bristoldancezumba. co.uk for more info.

Fancy a ramble? How about joining us for enjoyable 8-10 mile walks on two Sundays per month? Our usual group size is 12-15 walkers. If you are interested please come and give Stoke Lodge Ramblers a try. For more details please visit www.stokelodgeramblers.wordpress. com or phone Secretary 0117 9684140.

quarterly, and join the free events, that a held on the Reserve. For more details please contact: fospnr@gmail.com The Alpine Garden Society meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at Westbury Methodist Church, Westbury Hill, at 7.30pm. We have speakers on various topics, plant sales and social events. Visitors are very welcome at £2 a visit. For more details please call 0117 967 3160.

Gardening and Horticulture

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

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

For more details please ring 0117 907 5724.

Sea Mills Garden Club have regular monthly meetings, every 3rd Wednesday, held at Sea Mills Methodist Rooms, Sea Mills Square at 7.30 pm. Our forthcoming programme of talks is:- 18 April Carrie Pakenham - How to Grow & Use Herbs, 16 May Bee Keeping + Community Matters. Visitors are always welcome at £3 per meeting. For more information, contact Gail Mitchell 0117 9685350 or Pat Prior 07779 203626.

Henleaze Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of each month in the main hall at St Monica’s, Cote Lane, with a summer break when the club arranges coach trips. We have expert speakers, a quarterly newsletter, and a great Christmas event. Annual membership is £20 plus £1 per visit, visitors are most welcome at £5 per visit. Contact Brian Dury 0117 9621227 / www. henleazegardenclub.co.uk for more info.

Garden open in aid of Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled - Lucombe House, 12 Druid Stoke Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1DD. By kind permission of Malcolm Ravenscroft. Saturday 14th April 2-5:30pm. Admission fees £3:50, Children can go for free. Homemade teas!

Volunteering and Charities

Stoke Bishop Open Gardens has its sixth annual open gardens that will take place on Sunday 1 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 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,

Volunteers to teach adults to read with Read Easy. This National Charity is looking for people to become reading coaches. We use a scheme that has been specially designed to be delivered by people who are not trained teachers. After an initial day of training our Coordinator will pair you with an adult reader and ask you to deliver two half hour sessions for most weeks of the year. The timings for the sessions and the venue will be decided by you and the reader to be mutually convenient. For more infor visit www. readeasy.org.uk or contact our Coordinator by email: bristol@readeasy.org.uk or ring 07941 078332 REMAP is a registered charity that designs and makes custom aids for the disabled. We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. We design, make or modify equipment to suit their specific needs. Please contact us if you can help please contact Colin on 01275 460288,

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What's On & Community News colin305@gmail.com, or Ray on 0117 9628729, rwestcott@blueyonder.co.uk or visit www. bristol.remap.org.uk If you’d like to get more active or involved in your community why not give an hour a week or a day a month and help Marie Curie. as we continue to provide care to patients and their families. 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 RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme).

Do you like reading? Do you like helping children? If yes to both, you are just the sort of person we are looking for! If you can spare a minimum of an hour a week to hear children read in a local school you could make a huge difference. Volunteering is a great way to stay active and to feel useful, so if you are interested in joining us please get in touch. Contact Mina on 07860 669953, or visit RSVP-west.org.uk Volunteers needed to support carers. Could you please help us develop and increase our support to carers, people looking after an unwell, disabled or elderly family member or friend in Bristol and South Gloucestershire? If you are outgoing and could offer two mornings a month to meet, greet and give information to carers when they visit their GP surgery, I would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided. Please contact Mike Hatch, GP Carer Link Volunteer on 07503 577830 or email mikeh@carerssupportcentre.org.uk. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, and would like some information about our services for carers or would just like someone to talk to about caring for the person you look after, please call our Carersline on 0117 965 2200 or visit www.carerssupportcentre. org.uk.

Volunteer Drivers for transport, once or twice a week, of local elderly patients to the Westbury doctors’ surgery or to a hospital. We operate within the Charity RSVP-West, who provide us with liability insurance for these drives and with practical help and advice. And of course we work closely with the Westbury-on-Trym practice.

For information please contact Wendy Clark (0117 962 0733) or Zina Wilson (0117 4313671) or by e-mail on Bernzina@blueyonder.co.uk or ask at Westbury Practice Reception or your local

GP on tel. 0117 9623406.

Do you love Weddings? Westbury-on-Trym Village hall is a very popular wedding venue and has a busy ongoing wedding schedule. We’re looking for more volunteers to help these events run smoothly. If you’re interested please email us at enquiries@wotvillagehall.org or leave a message on 0117 9623399.

Friendship, Social and Support 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. Upcoming meetings are; 7th March "FODAG - Friends of the Downs" telling us more about the amazing open space on our doorstep.

“Simply Social” Activity and Social Club.

Whether you are single or in a relationship, enhance your social life by joining our friendly social club. We are run by members for the members and enjoy a packed programme of activities including walking, live music, dancing, dining out, badminton, a reading group, weekends away and foreign holidays. There are no age limits although most of our members are 40+. Check out www.simplysocial.org.uk or phone us on 07971 427766, and come along to one of our Thursday Club nights.

Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month, at 2pm in St Peter’s Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. April 16th - “The Theory of Everything”, the 2014 film directed by James Marsh and starring Eddy Redmayne & Felicity Jones, set in Cambridge & depicting the life of the theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking.

All Welcome. Easy Access, Refreshments £3.

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 9898210.

Friday Lunch - We meet up on the first Friday of every month - at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church from 12 noon - 1.30 pm. You are warmly invited to join us for our regular lunch, to meet

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What's On & Community News with others and enjoy a light lunch. For further information call Rachel (0117330 8503) or Alison (0117 962 9715).

Henleaze (evening) Townswomen’s Guild meets at 7.15 pm on the first Wednesday of the month in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Interesting speakers present a variety of topics. Visitors are very welcome. Groups that meet between our monthly meetings include: arts and crafts group, music club, book club, discussion group, gardening club, bridge club, lunch Club. We have twice yearly outings and a holiday group. Contact Shirley on 0117 9622243 for further information.

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.

Pat-a-Cake Toddlers meet at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church every Tuesday during term time 1.15 - 2.45pm. We are a small friendly group who play, do craft and sing. Mums / Dads / Grandparents / Carers have a chance to meet over a cup of tea and biscuits. For further information please contact Alison on 0117 9629715.

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.

North Bristol Alzheimer Café meets on the first Tuesday of the month the opens at St Monica Trust, Oatley House, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3TN from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. We provide a relaxed, informal and safe space in which issues surrounding dementia can be aired. Our café is staffed by trained, caring and experienced volunteers. Refreshments are served and most weeks live music is played. There is no charge to attend, free on-site parking is usually available and the number 1 bus stops right outside. FFI or to register your attendance contact Jacqui Ramus - tel 07854 185093 or email jacqui. ramus@stmonicatrust.org.uk.

Henleaze (Morning) Townswomen’s Guild meets from 10.00am – 12.00 noon on the third Thursday of every month at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. New members and visitors are most welcome. Further information can be obtained from Elaine Anderson on 0117 907 5279.

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.

Happy Days Memory Café meets 1st Friday of the month from 2.00. pm – 4.00.pm at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 3TD. The café is aimed at carers and people living with dementia and the plan is that we have fun. Why not check us out? For more information please contact Tony on 0117 968 1002 or check our Facebook page.

Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on

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Let’s Rock Bristol The Downs

Saturday June 2nd 2018 Contact: Femke.bekker@childbereavementuk.org 01494 568 932

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What's On & Community News 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 Henbury ‘Blaise’ Womens’ Institute meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in Henbury Village Hall next to the church.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Contact 0117 9629400 for more details or just come along!

Coffee morning is held every Tuesday at St Mary’s Church, open to visitors each morning from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. All welcome (especially those with young children – toddler toys and books available). Our Bright Sparks Carer and Toddler group meets each Monday in term time at 1.30pm at St Marys, Stoke Bishop.

0117 9687449 for more details.

Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. Good varied programme of speakers followed by tea and coffee. All are welcome. For further information contact Jenny on 0117 9620108.

St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets at 2.00 on the third Wednesday of the month at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Varied programme. All welcome. Further details from Wilma on 0117 9628895.

The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2 to 4pm (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym.

We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1!

Do come and make some new friends. Transport can sometimes be arranged if needed. Contact 0117 950 8644 for more details.

Knit and Natter. We invite you to join us every Thursday between 10am and 12 at the Methodist Church in Westbury on Trym. It is a sociable and informal time when you can chat while pursuing your choice of crafts. If you prefer we can provide patterns for knitting for charity. Tea and coffee will be available!

Men at St. Peters (MASP) is a group which meets Saturday mornings at St Peter’s Hall, Henleaze. The meetings start at 8.30am with a full English breakfast. This is then followed by entertaining and interesting talks by a guest speaker. New members are always welcome.

Further information may be obtained from Keith Bonham tel 0117 968 4972.

Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute meets on the 3rd Monday of the month in the WoT Methodist Church Hall, next to the car park, at 2.00pm. We have a programme of varied speakers, outings, discussions etc. New members and visitors always welcome. For more info contact: Sue Murphy – Tel: 0117 950 2826.

Bristol U3A - a unique organisation offering friendship, fun and learning. If you have retired from full-time work and would like to learn a new skill, explore a new hobby, or just socialise - we have a wide range of groups and activities, including art, computing, languages, gardens, music, books, walking, science and current affairs. Come to Browns Restaurant, by the Museum, at 10.15am on the 3rd Wednesday & 4th Thursday of every month, details: Jenny 0117 9043697. Or our coffee morning and talk in the Broadmead Baptist Church on the 3rd Tuesday at 10.00am. Please visit our website: www.bristolu3a.org.uk.

Parish lunch come and join us at St Mary’s Church Stoke Bishop, every Thursday from 12.15. Includes three course buffet lunch.

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.

Westbury-on-Trym Probus Club provides a meeting point for retired and semi-retired professional / business men and women, to promote social wellbeing through friendship, discussion and companionship. The club meets for lunch with a speaker on the third Thursday of every month at BAWA, Southmead Road, from midday. If you are interested contact Peter Wright on 0117 9624196 or email

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Rock out at Retro festival for FREE LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free?

By signing up to do a 4 hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will gain entry to the festival without spending a single penny. Let’s Rock Bristol will take place at The Downs on June 2nd and will include live performances from Marc Almond, OMD, Billy Ocean, ABC and many more.

Child Bereavement UK supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child faces bereavement.

The charity also trains professionals such as doctors, teachers and midwives to help them better understand and meet the needs of grieving families.

Ruth Sanger, Regional Fundraising & Communications Manager for the charity said: “Last year we raised over £60,000 at Let’s Rock festivals across the UK and we couldn’t have done this without the support of our wonderful volunteers.

The atmosphere on the day is brilliant and our volunteers really do enjoy themselves. So if you’re tempted, please give us a call and find out how you can get involved.”

Email femke.bekker@childbereavementuk.org or call 01494 568932.

To find out more about the charity and for support please visit www.childbereavementuk.org or call 0800 02 888 40 95

What's On & Community News susanandpeterwright@blueyonder.co.uk.

Calling all Carers! Would you like the opportunity to share your experiences, relax and make new friends? Then come and join the Henleaze Carers’ Group. We meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month, 10am to 12, in Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more information please call Monica Rudston 0117 942 6095.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers. Weds evenings 8.00 -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.

The Fielder Club is an association for local women - though friends and family are welcome at all events. Membership is £5 p.a. to cover delivery of quarterly programmes of events such as lunches, theatre, visits, talks and walks.

Weekly/monthly sub-clubs of badminton, book group, bridge, discussions, Scrabble, skittles and whist. Thursday mornings 10.30 at The White Lion in Westbury on Trym and twice-monthly pub lunches. For more details, please contact Gloria on 0117 239 3376.

Charity Quiz Evening. In the Bradbury Hall, Trinity Henleaze United Reform Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Saturday April 21st at 7pm. Ploughman’s Supper. Tickets and enquiries Tel 9620108.

Henleaze Townswomen’s Guild meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Lady visitors are always most welcome to attend.

Further details can be obtained by ringing Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243.

General Interests Clevedon Lions Club Annual Charity Classic Vehicle Event is held in support of the Children›s Hospice takes place on Sunday 22 April starting at Wyevale Cadbury Garden Centre, Congresbury at 10.00, followed by a country drive from 12 noon to the Seafront at Clevedon for the public display of cars, vans &

bikes in the afternoon. All vehicles must over 25 years old to join in. 160 vehicles took part last year, so it›s a great day out to see some exceptionally well renovated old cars. Owners must pre book their vehicles and should contact clevedonlions@gmail.com for a booking form - also see the website lionsbrimar.org.uk for more information.

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 16 April the subject is "Lover, Teacher, Muse or Rival? Couples in Modern British Art". 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 French Circle. The Cercle français de Bristol is for all those who enjoy speaking and listening to French. We meet at BAWA on alternate Thursdays from October to May each year. Our programme is very varied and we have French speakers on a wide range of subjects. We also organise dinners in local restaurants and trips to see French films. Whether you use your French frequently or studied it at school years ago and would like to dust it down, you will find a really warm welcome with us.For more details visit www.cfbristol.org.uk or email or call me if you have any questions: charlottejanetaylor@ tiscali.co.uk / 07976 922636.

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. Improve your game… 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. Westbury Art Club meets every Thursday

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What's On & Community News evening from 7pm to 9pm at The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Southmead. We are a mixed ability group of artists For more details visit www.westburyartclub.org.uk, e-mail us at westburyart@blueyonder.co.uk or phone our club secretary on Bristol 0117962 9799.

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 The Bus Pass Poets is a small, informal group of Bristol pensioners who write poetry. We meet once a month at branch libraries on local buys routes. Come along and read and share your own poetry to the group, whether it is a limerick, ballad, sonnet, humour or rap. There are no enrolment fees or subscriptions. Our next meeting is Friday April 20th at Bedminster library on Bedminster Parade (buses 75 and 76 from ther Centre). All meetings are 2.30 to 3.30.

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 Raleigh Club is a small and welcoming, informal speaking and literary club. We meet in Westbury Village Hall at 7.30pm on the 2nd Friday of each month from October until April, with a dinner in May and an annual summer outing. It is a great opportunity to practice public speaking in a friendly and supportive environment. New members always welcome.

For more details please contact smigie2@

yahoo.co.uk or lorna.watson@btinternet.com.

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

Friendly Bridge SW is a welcoming Bridge Club that meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall every Monday evening at 7:15. New players welcome, and you can come without a partner. Also available are bridge lessons for complete beginners or more experienced players. Contact Gareth on 07921-788605, email friendlybridgesw@gmail.com or visit friendlybridgesw.org.uk The Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We meet every month on the first Monday at 7.30pm in Kingsdown. Contact Margaret Dearnaley on 07986 555817 (evenings and weekends only) or email bristolhumanists@gmail.com for more information.

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. March 8th «The causes and consequences of the Bristol Riots of 1831»

by Garry Atterton. Membership of our group is only £10 a year. Visitors pay £2 a meeting. For further information please contact Annette Martin on 0117 9793209 or Pat Walker on 07790 172451.

Henbury Art Club is looking for new members for our Wednesday morning club. We meet at 11.15 am till 1pm in Southmead Library. We are a very friendly mixed ability group, and have our annual show in the Henbury Village Hall every May Day. Please contact Gill Dix by email. gill@ dix.org.uk for more details.

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

North West Bristol Camera Club is an enthusiastic group of amateur photographers who meet each Wednesday at 7:45pm at Westbury Fields. New members of any level of ability are most welcome. For details contact Pete on 07870 589555.

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 Nine 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 Nine 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 54 Music Quiz 1. “Maniac” from Flashdance; 2. Rick Parfitt; 3.

Susan Quatro; 4. Moody Blues, The Marcels, Erasure ; 5. “Wonderful Life”, “Paranoid”, “Agadoo”; 6. 10CC; 7. a) Fifties (1958), b) Forties (1946), c) Seventies (1972); 8. a) Nick Heyward, b) Keith Flint, c) Chrissie Hynde; 9. a) “MacArthur Park” by (among others) Donna Summer, b) “Down In The Tube Station At Midnight” by The Jam, c) “California Gurls” by Katy Perry.

General Knowledge Quiz 1. a) north, b) north, c) south; 2. a) Tokyo, b) Beijing, c) Quatar; 3. Mazda, Peugeot, Skoda; 4. stir your porridge; 5. a) Venezuela, b) Zambia and Zimbabwe, c) Wales; 6. Chicagon; 7. the Mockingjay; 8. Hannah Gordon, Susan George, Dinah Sheridan; 9. Ice Hockey.

Acronym Answers from page 34 1. Bankers Automated Clearing Services; 2.

Volatile Organic Compounds; 3. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs; 4.

Federal Bureau of Investigation; 5. Campaign for Real Ale; 6. Short Message Service; 7.

Laughing My A*s Off; 8. Ministry of Transport; 9. Sealed With A Loving Kiss; 10. Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents; 11. You Only Live Once; 12. What You See Is What You Get; 13. Prime Minister's Question Tiime; 14.

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Children's Crossword answers from page 20 Across - panther, zebra, hedgehog, bat, polar bear, monkey, lion, sloth, penguin, squirrel. rhinoceross, octopus. Down - cockerel, kangaroo, peacock, whale, tortoise, flamingo, pig, camel, ostrich.

Deadlines and Contact Details To be sure of inclusion in the May 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 10th April. The deadline for inclusion in the June magazines is 11th May. 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.

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H & P Aerials

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Garden Maintenance

Blossom Gardening

Garden Services

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Garden Machinery

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Tree Surgeons

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Around the House Blinds & Shu�ers

UK Blinds Direct

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Financial Advice

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24 51

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Bonne Fresh Clean

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Oven Cleaning Bristol

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Avon Carpet Cleaning

Stoves & Fires

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Kemps Premier Homecare St Monica Trust

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Windows & Doors

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Avonmouth Windows

Schools

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WoT Men’s Club

Philip Purser

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Clevedon Salerooms

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Schools

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Schools & �duca�on

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Property Maintenance A & S Property Services

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Lyons Solicitors

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Viking Vets

Pet Care

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Pet Care and Pet Services Veterinary Care

Walbrook Services

44 Financial Advice

Plants & Garden Supplies Garden Trappings

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McCall Plastering

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Plumbing & Gas

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S & P Plumbing Services Appliance Services

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The SmileSuite

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10 Chimney Sweeps

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Man & Van

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Autotec

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Massage Therapists

13 Plumbing

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Waste & Rubbish Rubbish Clearance Cars & Motoring

34 Garage Services

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