The Bristol Nine Magazine - August 2022

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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.

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THE EDITOR’S SMALL PIECE

TOP NOTCH

Hello there and welcome to the August magazine, I hope this finds you in good form and enjoying the summer so far. Of course if you don’t have children, or they are over 18, then summer can start early if you take advantage of a summer break outside of term time - which we did - and so to return to this period of hot weather, just as everyone elses young’uns break up, makes the season feel endless.

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Our break in France reminded me of what a magically strange thing the human brain is. Not for the first time we hired a little car while were away, and as a driver back home of an automatic car this plunged me into huge potential confusion - sitting on the wrong side of the car but with pedals in the right order, with a manual gearbox that not only had to be used but used using the wrong hand, and driving along strange roads with strange signs while remembering to stay on the wrong side of the road, and go the wrong way around roundabouts. And all in front of an unforgiving French motoring audience. A recipe for stress? Maybe, but curiously it just comes naturally, as simple as.... - well simpler than trying each to work out a 5 letter word in 6 guesses with no audience or time-pressure.

Wordle flummoxes me most days. For some stress-free easy fun my wierd old brain says give me driving abroad any day!

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USEFUL INFORMATION Helplines and Emergency Services National Emergency Number 999 or 112 Bristol Citizens Advice 03444 111 444 bristolcab.org.uk Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 britishgas.co.uk Electricity Helpline 105 nationalgrideso.com/westernpower.co.uk Water Emergencies 0845 702 3797 bristolwater.co.uk / wessexwater.co.uk Avon & Somerset Police non emergencies 101 avonandsomerset.police.uk Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 crimestoppers-uk.org Southmead Hospital 0117 950 5050 nbt.nhs.uk BRI / Children’s Hospital 0117 923 0000 uhbristol.nhs.uk NHS non-emergency 111 111.nhs.uk Bristol Blood Donation 0300 123 23 23 blood.co.uk The Samaritans 116 123 samaritans.org Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 9177 650 alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk ChildLine 0800 11 11 childline.org.uk WE Care Home Improvements 0300 323 0700 wecr.org.uk National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk Traveline 0871 200 22 33 traveline.info First Bus 0345 646 0707 firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west Postal Services WoT Post Office (in Costcutter on Canford Lane) - Mon-Sat 8am - 7pm, Sun 8.30am - 1.30pm Henleaze Post Office - Mon 8.30am - 6pm, Tues to Sat 8.30am - 6pm Sea Mills Post Office - 9am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri, 9am to 12.30pm Sat Stoke Bishop PO (in the Welcome store) - 7.00am to 8.00pm Mon to Sat, 7.00am to 5.00pm Sun Late Post - late post box at the main Post Office sorting depot on the A38 at Filton. Late post is at 7pm.

Waste & Recycling If you are planning to visit the Recycling Centre at Avonmouth do check the Bristol Waste website - bristolwastecompany.co.uk - as a new booking system has been introduced. You must also take proof of your identity / address to use the site. The site is now operating summer opening hours 8am to 6.45pm 7 days a week.

Local Trains Great Western Trains run from Sea Mills station along the scenic Severn Beach line, in to Temple Meads (via Clifton Down, Redland, Montpelier, Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill) and out to Severn Beach via Shirehampton and Avonmouth. For 2022 Great Western Railways have launched a new and improved service along the Severn Beach line with a doubling of the number of trains running to and from Temple Meads. Please check gwr.com for comprehensive up to date advice or call 03457 000 125 (09:00-17:00, 7 days a week) - or download the National Rail or GWR apps for the most reliable current information.

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USEFUL INFORMATION Local Churches St Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop stmarysb.org.uk WoT Methodist Church westburyontrymmethodistchurch.org.uk WoT Baptist Church, Reedley Rd westburybaptist.org.uk WoT Holy Trinity Parish Church westbury-parish-church.org.uk Sacred Heart Catholic Church, WoT sacredheartchurch.co.uk St Peter’s Church, Henleaze stpetershenleaze.org Highgrove Church, Sea Mills highgrove.church Trinity-Henleaze URC trinityhenleazeurc.org.uk The Community Church, WoT the-community-church.net St Edyth’s Church, Sea Mills stedyths.org.uk

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Libraries - latest opening times Henleaze Library is now open 11am to 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1pm to 7pm Wednesday and Friday, and 10am to 5pm Saturday.

Sea Mills Library is now open 10am to 2pm Monday and Tuesday, 1pm to 5pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 10am to 3pm Friday and Saturday.

Westbury on Trym Library is now open 2pm to 7pm on Monday and 11am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.

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For those of us who regularly shop on Coldharbour Road, Redland, you’ll have been familiar with Sofa Magic for some years. And in early July, there was a new addition to the Magic family: Bed Magic, at 110 Coldharbour Road. Taking up residence at the address formerly occupied by a post office, kitchen showroom and bicycle repair shop, Bed Magic is a much more glamorous presence on the corner with Greendale Road.

In addition to this, Bed Magic can provide curtains, blinds, chairs, blanket boxes and bedspreads, all bespoke. And to complete the look of your bedroom, they are also a retailer of Hypnos mattresses, and plan to add bedside cabinets and lamps to their range in the near future.

As its name suggests, the shop offers a range of upholstered divans and bed bases, including with drawers or ottoman storage mechanisms; like their sofas, all hand-made in their Bristol workshop. However, as Sofa Magic offers much more than just sofas, Bed Magic wants to provide everything for you to style the bedroom of your dreams.

Most eye-catching are their upholstered headboards, displaying sumptuous velvets and sophisticated weaves. As reading is

To celebrate its launch, Bed Magic is offering some great opening deals until the end of August. As Scott Davidson, founder of Sofa Magic and Bed Magic says, “We all deserve a little glamour and luxury and everyone’s bedroom is such an essential part of their happiness and well-being.”

TIDE TIMES Here are your weekend high and low tide times for the River Avon in July/August. All times are adjusted for/listed in British Summer Time. High tides over 13m are highlighted in red, and the highest tides of the month are the late ones on 13th and 14th August at 14m.

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What next for the community centre from ‘The Outlaws’?

We have put together a five-question survey to make a clear case for what is needed in Sea Mills and Coombe Dingle. Please take a moment to fill it in on our website (QR code on photo) or fill in a paper version at Sea Mills Library by 1 September.

Many of you may have watched BBC’s ‘The Outlaws’ over the past few months – Stephen Merchant’s comedy crime drama based in Bristol. Sea Mills community centre featured prominently in the programme, but now there’s a question mark hanging over its future.

Initial feedback has shown that there is a revived community spirit in the area following the pandemic, and people would really value having a secular space to be able to gather for various activities. Suggestions include: sports & exercise classes, art & crafts, dance, music, drama, support groups, courses, a co-working space, celebrational and event hires.

At the end of June, local volunteers from the community group Sea Mills & Coombe Dingle Together (SMCDT) held a wellattended meeting at Sea Mills Library. The original aim was to start a conversation about what kind of community facilities local people would like to see. The centre has been closed since 2019, and we wanted to get a feel for how much interest there was to restore and re-open it – mirroring the storyline of ‘The Outlaws’.

As a community group, we are also looking for volunteers who could help us with this project, and develop other projects and events across Sea Mills and Coombe Dingle.

If you would like to get involved, email seamillsandcoombedingle@gmail.com for more information – we would love to have you on board!

The meeting was joined by a representative from the Council’s Housing Development Team, who came along to introduce the Council’s intention to develop the site. News that the existing centre could be demolished naturally raised a lot of questions.

Right now, feasibility underway for a mixed use development comprising affordable housing and a new community space.

SMCDT feel strongly that any feasibility study should also include an investigation into the viability of the existing building to see if it could be sustainably retro-fitted and re-opened. However, if any development does go ahead, it’s essential that the Council are made fully aware of the needs of the local community so that any new facility is fully fit for purpose.

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PRIZE WORDSEARCH COMPETITION OK, here are the animals you are looking for in the wordsearch grid -

A puzzle for all the family this month, where the theme is favourite animals and the prizes are two family tickets to Wild Place, very kindly donated by the nice people at the Bristol Zoological Society.

SEAL BISON POLAR BEAR TIGER HIPPOPOTAMUS KOALA ANTELOPE PORCUPINE PANDA LION GORILLA ZEBRA SLOTH FLAMINGO LEOPARD PENGUIN GIRAFFE LEMUR BABOON CHEETAH ELEPHANT

Listed below are twenty one popular wild animals. All of the animals except one are hidden in the wordsearch grid, running forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. Your job is to discover the creature not hidden in the grid. When you know what it is get in touch with your answer. All correct answers go into an electronic hat and two will be chosen at random to win the Wild Place tickets. Entries please by email to andy@ bcmagazines.co.uk, post to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY, phone to 0117 259 1964 or text to 07845 986650, to arrive no later than midnight 31st August. Your entry MUST state the road you live on - I don’t need the house number though.

Best of luck, and do please enter if you do the puzzle - somebody has to win!

Thank you to everybody who entered the June ice-cream themed competition. Please be assured that all correct entries go into the selection process, even if you don’t hear back directly from me. The correct answer was “Mivvi” who remembers the Mivvi? - and the winning entry came from Jenny Chaplin who wins herself a voucher to spend at the Bristol Old Vic, Hippodrome or Beacon.

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all take to save wildlife together. Part silent disco, part storytelling adventure, the show has been inspired by the next chapter of Bristol Zoo’s story and encourages children to get wild themselves with dancing, games and lots of fun for the whole family.

As you make plans for the summer, make space in your diary for one final visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens. After more than 185 years, the iconic attraction will be closing on September 3 ahead of the creation of a new Bristol Zoo at its Wild Place Project site.

Before the gates close for one final time, the team at Bristol Zoo Gardens are marking the final opening weeks with a send-off to remember. From July 21, the BIG Summer Send-Off gets underway, inviting visitors to take a walk down memory lane, make new unforgettable memories, and look to the future.

The BIG Summer Send-Off will also feature a Past, Present and Future outdoor exhibition on Bristol Zoo Gardens’ historic top terrace.

Running along the main parade, the exhibition will include poems, pictures and heartfelt words to create a history of the Zoo made by its visitors.

The team behind the impressive installation is Bakehouse Factory – a multi-awardwinning theatrical events company in Bristol, which is also organising and managing the Zoo’s Big Summer Send-Off programme.

The BIG Summer Send-Off runs from July 21 to Bristol Zoo Gardens’ last day of opening on September 3. Visitors can join in the celebrations by purchasing standard entry tickets. The family theatre show, ‘Into the Wild’, will require an additional ticket purchase of just £5 each to cover the hire of a headset. Other activities which form part of the final celebrations are The Zoo and You Poetry and Story Competition, The Wall of Memories and Live Legacy Art. And of course the main attractions are the 300 species of animals, including the troop of western lowland gorillas, the red pandas, sloths and penguins, the Aquarium and Bug World.

The centrepiece of Bristol Zoo Gardens’ summer celebrations is a huge moving gorilla made of wood. The speciallycommissioned sculpture, which is taller than the largest giraffe ever recorded, and as wide as three king size beds, will sit tall on the main lawn. Clad in sustainable wood, the installation will captivate visitors with surprise movements throughout the day, as the female gorilla, named ‘Wilder’, ‘eats’ lettuce. She will also reveal details that will delight unsuspecting guests – her baby ‘Monty Alan’, a name inspired by the national park in Equatorial Guinea where the Bristol Zoological Society works to protect western lowland gorillas in the wild. Weighing more than four tonnes, the sculpture has been made from 180 square metres of local yew, cedar, pine and oak, generously donated by Westonbirt Arboretum.

Tickets for the BIG Summer Send-Off and the theatre show ‘Into the Wild’ are now available to purchase on Bristol Zoo Gardens’ website www.bristolzoo.org.uk.

Bristol Zoo Gardens will be open to the public until it closes on 3 September 2022, before the new Bristol Zoo is created at the charity’s Wild Place Project site. Throughout that period, Wild Place Project will continue to welcome visitors as usual. For the latest news and updates from Bristol Zoo Gardens visit bristolzoo.org.uk or follow @bristolzoo on Instagram, @BristolZooGdns on Twitter or @BristolZooGardens on Facebook.

As the gorilla presides majestically over proceedings, families will also have the chance to immerse themselves in a fun interactive theatrical experience, ‘Into the Wild’’, especially written for the final summer. A theatre ticket can be purchased for the show and visitors are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

Donning animal-eared headphones, families will be taken on a shared adventure, as a cast of performers help them explore and learn about animals, and the positive action we can

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World Alzheimer’s Month

What is World Alzheimer’s Month?

World Alzheimer’s Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month in 2022 is ‘The Power of Knowledge’.

By learning more about dementia and understanding changes in memory, you and your loved ones can feel empowered to reach out for the help and support you need.

What is World Alzheimer’s Day World Alzheimer’s Day is an international campaign to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people affected by dementia. It is an opportunity for people and organisations to demonstrate how we can overcome these issues and help people live well with dementia.

When is World Alzheimer’s Day? World Alzheimer’s Day takes place every year on 21 September. It is the focus of World Alzheimer’s Month during the month of September.

Why is World Alzheimer’s Month so important?

Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, with nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. To tackle this global dementia challenge we need to work together, and to collaborate and share best practice with one another.

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IN-CAR BINGO Relieve the boredom for little ones - and bigger ones - of that long drive to your holiday destination by playing holiday bingo. Keep an eye out for these various sights, score their corresponding points and remember to shout out “bottom” when you think you’ve won.

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THIS BS9 LIFE - DUNCAN HASKELL ground does mean you get to hear the most satisfying sound in all of sport, that of leather on willow as a beautifully timed cover drive is crunched away for four runs. You also get to hear the imaginative nicknames the players have for each other. For example, Gloucestershire’s captain Ryan Higgins, who was referred to by everything from “Higg” to “Higger” to “Higgy” throughout his team’s stint in the field.

Feeling like I hadn’t been making the most of freelance life, I decided to treat myself to a day at the Seat Unique Stadium, home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Less than an hour on foot from BS9 to the ground on Nevil Road, I arrived in time to see the start of the second day of Gloucestershire versus Lancashire in a County Championship tussle.

The first thing that strikes you is just how few spectators there are in attendance, especially during the m o r n i n g session. This isn’t the stand-packing action of a big bash, super smash, monster mash T20 match, this is real cricket. There are definite pros and cons. Best of all is the fact that you’re free to sit wherever you like, whether that’s plastic seats in the stands, or wooden seats and benches positioned next to the boundary. The choice is very much yours. There’s also a tremendous feeling of community among both the staff and those who have come down for the day.

One big downside, especially for those of us of slightly nervous dispositions, is the feeling that you could actually put the players off. It’s not just the typical no-no’s all cricket spectators need to be aware of, like walking in front of the sightscreen. In such sedate surroundings, opening a packet of crisps felt like a potential act of sabotage that might unfairly sway the match.

What of the cricket itself – in some ways the least important part of the day? Particular highlights included Gloucestershire’s Zafar Gohar smashing a six to bring up his 50, Tom Price bowling Lancs opener Luke Wells for 3 with the first ball after lunch, and an imperious innings from their other opener Keaton Jennings, eventually falling just short of his 100 on 94.

Some people might be disappointed by the lack of atmosphere; a piffle of applause the best a batsman can expect for even the most dashing of shots. The hush around the

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Market Comment Asked what he thought would define his premiership, Prime Minister Harold McMillan famously replied, “Events, dear boy, events”. It is much the same with the property market.

Events largely control turnover and turnover affects prices - up or down.

There are major events like world wars and global pandemics and inconvenient events like fuel and food shortages, interest rate hikes and cost of living rises. But it might surprise you to learn that the events which so often drive the property market are not global or even national: they are personal.

These events are births, deaths, beginning cohabitation or ending cohabitation, stage of life changes, ambition, career success and career failure. These everyday events create a need or desire to move on or move in. Personal events will always be with us no matter what is going on in the world or which government is in power.

When a government – any government – dabbles in the property market, the result is usually a massive hangover once the policy party is over. So, the market is best left to home buyers, sellers and renters.

Right now, the sales market seems to be in a state of zero gravity. We are floating between price rises and price drops, as the lack of property for sale is counteracted by the rising cost of living, garnished with some pretty momentous global news. With the rental market, we are left wondering whether the sacking of Michael Gove and Boris’ subsequent resignation last week, will influence the timeline and proposals of the Renters’ Reform Bill.

Only time will tell.

So, what is important in a confusing property market?

Put it this way; if you wait for global or national events to stabilise, you will wait a long time. At Howard we say it’s better to let your life events direct you. That way everyone knows where they are.

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BRUCE FELLOWS’ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Andrea Camilleri’s Riccardino, billed as the final Montalbano mystery, is another enjoyable romp around the inspector’s Sicilian home town.

Not enjoyable for Riccardino though, since after waking Salvo up with a phone call at 3 am, he is immediately gunned down in front of his two lifelong friends by a helmeted motor cyclist. The friends cannot assist although they saw the crime. There’s the usual efficient help from Fazio, interference from above, glamorous ladies to interview, wonderful food to enjoy vicariously and also a salt mine and a bishop, even an appearance by the author - all highly entertaining. What a shame it’s the last.

The sixties: if you can remember them, you weren’t there. Luckily for us, Rosemary Tonks wrote her scintillating novel The Bloater at the time, so she has no memory problems. Min works with Jenni at the BBC in groundbreaking radio-phonics. Carlos, the bloater of the title, is just one of the chaps revolving around Min, who’s married to George, so unmemorable that she once shut him in the kitchen while he was still eating. There’s also Fritz, her cleaner; Geordi, probably gay; and Billy, a much more promising prospect. With great characters and sparkling dialogue, this is a brilliant and always entertaining comedy of manners.

Sarah Jane is an efficient small-town cop but how did she get there from her Tennessee/Alabama origins? James Sallis tells us in his noirish thriller.

Running away from her father, as her mother already has, it’s a short step, via a kindly judge, from petty crime to the army and consequent trauma in Iraq. She lands back stateside and flips burgers in greasy spoons till the sheriff she’s been helping out disappears and she takes over. Who was he?

Why did he disappear? Sarah Jane struggles to understand and to make sense of her own life too in this terrific, dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking novel.

In the Shadows of Castles, the gripping second volume of local author GK Holloway’s 1066 Saga, takes us back to the early days of the Conquest.

William, newly crowned King of England, must consolidate his victory as the English dispute his right to reign. Bandi and Whitgar, English patriots, fall in love with two sisters and we criss-cross the country with them as William reacts in brutal fashion, destroying towns, massacring inhabitants and building castles to overawe the English. Will love and hope survive in these dreadful times? This is an imaginative, often nail-biting novel and highly informative of a crucial period in English history.

Monsieur Ka, Vesna Goldsworthy’s fascinating and riveting novel features a huge literary ‘what if’. What if Tolstoy’s great novel ‘Anna Karenina’ was based on a real family and further, that the heroine’s son was alive and living in post-war London during the frozen winter of early 1947? Albertine, married to Albie, a career soldier, is our route into this intriguing situation.

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Investing in volatile times It can be difficult to feel confident in your investments when things aren’t going your way but there are simple rules to follow to ensure you stay on the right path. jerk reaction if it’s value goes down temporarily.

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A diversified portfolio can help to iron out the ups and downs of stock markets and also, vitally helps to avoid exposing your portfolio to undue risk.

When one asset class is performing poorly others may be flourishing, and vice versa. For this reason, you should avoid concentrating your investments in just one asset class – don’t put all your eggs in one basket!

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The Westbury on Trym Show will once again be show-casing the interests and talents of local people at the Village Hall on Saturday 3rd September. Doors will be open to members of the public at 11am and the presentation of trophies will be at 4.30p.m.

There are a number of classes for children and young people, including cookery, art, craft, colouring, handwriting and photography.

Of note are two classes - the Arthur Brice Young Gardener for the Future Trophy; once again it will be awarded for the best children’s living garden in a 2 litre ice cream tub, and a desert (not a dessert! ) on a dinner plate. The schedules contain lots of ideas for creative minds and keeping children entertained during the summer holidays!

This year, the show is celebrating ‘100 Years of the BBC’ so a number of the classes will be aligned to this theme. Briony May, a semifinalist in the 2018 BBC series of the Great British Bake Off and Bristol resident, will be opening the show. Her more recent TV appearances have included Escape to the Country, Food Unwrapped, Would I Lie to You? and Celebrity Mastermind. Briony is not a stranger to the Westbury Show as, in the past, she has been an entrant herself!

Delicious hot meals, sandwiches, cream teas and cakes, a BBQ and an ice-cream stall will be on sale. The gardens will be full of stalls and attractions for all ages and interests; these include Bristol Bee Keepers, We Make Bristol, Country Markets, WOT Allotment Society and a plant stall.

The Hall will be full of impressive displays of fruit, vegetables, flowers, cookery, art, crafts and photography to name but a few! For the first time SusWoT (Sustainable Westbury on Trym) are sponsoring a video class. People are invited to submit a clip lasting up to two minutes, the theme of which is ‘Natural History in Westbury & the River Trym’.

Further details of this and all other classes are available in the schedule or online.

Bill Long, our ‘Town Crier’, will be keeping everyone informed about what is happening, so look out for him in his regalia on the day!

Entrance to the show will be £1 for adults (accompanied children free). This will be cash only. There will be opportunity to pay by cash or card for refreshments. As always, stall holders will have their own arrangements.

Profits are donated towards the upkeep of the Village Hall.

Further details for exhibitors and visitors are available in the free schedules which are available in the Westbury on Trym Library and a number of village shops; they are also available from the show website www.wotvs.co.uk and the village show facebook page.

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MUSIC - PRESENT, PAST AND PODCAST - DUNCAN HASKELL Album of the Month Farm To Table by Bartees Strange

vulnerabilities. Varied in style these songs may be, but they clearly all come straight from the heart of Bartees Strange.

Bartees Strange was born in Ipswich to an Air Force father and opera-singer mother. Like many military children, he spent much of his early life moving from place to place, both around Europe and back in the States. Settling in Mustang, Oklahoma, Strange balanced his own love of opera music and post-hardcore, eventually moving to Brooklyn and joining the band Stay Inside.

Next Step Relationship of Command by At The Drive-In A key event in the life of Bartees Strange was seeing At The Drive-In live. His first gig witnessing a rock band that weren’t all-white had a profound effect on him, pointing the way to a career in music. We’d be foolish not to pick such low hanging fruit as this month’s next step, especially fruit this juicy.

It should therefore come as no surprise that Strange’s solo music doesn’t stay in the same lane for too long. Having wowed critics and fans with his genre-hopping 2020 album Live Forever, he now returns with Farm to Table, a collection of songs informed by his family and friends, and their part in his journey so far.

Released in 2000, Relationship of Command is the third and mightiest offering from the El Paso post-hardcore group. It’s an adrenalinefuelled gut buster of an album that’s packed with anthems from start to finish. It also contains One Armed Scissor, the definitive song in their armoury. With its giant riffs, bold dynamic shifts and Cedric Bixler’s fervent vocal delivery, it’s the perfect embodiment of the entire genre.

That thematic thread allows Strange to explore many different styles across the album’s ten tracks. Hanging from the same bracelet, each song is a charm that makes sense both on their own and together. Opening track Heavy Heart discusses Strange’s guilt about how hard his dad had to work all his life and how often he himself leaves his own family behind when he’s out on tour. The sunburst indie suggests that better times are ahead and such weight doesn’t have to drown you.

Vlog Of The Month Justin Hawkins Rides Again Justin Hawkins Rides Again find the Darkness frontman discussing specific bands, songs and the state of the music industry. There are two factors that make it such an enjoyable listen/ watch. Firstly, Hawkins is a gifted presenter who is full of positivity and humour. Even when talking about music he’s clearly not a natural fan of, he’s always searching for the good within. Of equal importance is his deep understanding of how songs are constructed and an ability to break them down into their component pieces. Watching episodes on ubiquitous hits like The White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army, it’s amazing what you can still learn.

Elsewhere, Wretched is a ginormous EDM anthem, albeit one in which Strange questions his right to do well while others are suffering.

That electronic vibe spills over to Cosigns, the other side of the coin on which Strange stops to take a look at how far he’s come, mentioning some of the other musicians (Phoebe Bridgers, Courtney Barnett, Justin Vernon) he’s now sharing a table with.

The closing trio of songs. Escape This Circus, Black Gold, and Hennessy show how adept Strange is at finding the right sound to tell his story. In turn, melancholy country to discuss the lack of hope in the world, an alt-pop ballad paying homage to where he’s come from, and a soul jam over which he lays bare his

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HISTORY NOTES NO. 173 - JULIAN LEA-JONES A sad day for Henleaze and a much missed figure

was shown that had been presented to him by the Korova Record Company to commemorate sales of 60,000 of Echo & The Bunnymen’s third album ‘Porcupine’.

His artistic talent was recognised at a very early age by his Art Master at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Secondary School, Northamptonshire, Christopher Fiddes, who nurtured him and encouraged to him go on to Northampton School of Art. Whilst there he became a lead member of a club known as the Thursday Group, and one of their notable achievementswas a thirty-foot mural depicting the history of Earl’s Barton. Initially prepared at the request of the vicar of the Saxon church, to mark its thousand-year history, the mural (Earl Barton’s equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry?) can still be seen in their village hall.

Kit Edwardes, a well-known and popular sight in Henleaze, sadly died on the 24th of April 2022. His full name was Christopher Vincent James Edwardes, and he was born on January 20th 1952 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Kit was one of six children to Nora Edwardes.

He had a twin brother Andy, and older brother Robin and three sisters, Angela, Katie and Dorothy.

In Henleaze he will be remembered, even by those who didn’t know him personally, for his friendliness and sartorial elegance.

It was unusual to see him in the same regalia twice. He had over one hundred suits, ranging from Scottish kilts to pinstriped business suits, complete with bowler hat and silver topped cane. His outfits were always absolutely, (as Jermyn Street), shop-window perfect. Possibly his joy of dressing-up dated from his days in the 1980s, when he modelled for Barbour which featured in the ‘This is Bristol and Bath’ magazine. Others in Bristol also knew him as a talented artist.

In the 1980s he’d had exhibitions in the Arnolfini, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, the Watershed and even as far away Manchester and in Australia at Sydney’s Artspace Gallery.

Kit went from there to the Northampton College of Art, during which time he won a scholarship to Camberwell College of Art. Christopher Fiddes added that in over thirty years of teaching thousands of pupils, Kit was his most promising student, and he felt that his work could have been on a par with the old masters.

After completing his degree year, Kit qualified for a further scholarship to the Royal College of Art at South Kensington, however tragedy struck with the death of his twin brother Andrew, ‘Andy’.

After living in Howden, Yorkshire, Kit and his partner settled in Bristol where they were reunited with a former school friend who was also involved with the pop group and had moved into the film world. The result was that that Kit joined them and moved into the Bristol Old Vic’s school house in Coldharbour Road, Redland which, for a reason known only to themselves, was cal led The Palace, (compared to student digs perhaps)?

However, Kit was much, much more than just these roles. A complex character, he had led a rich and active life. I wonder how many people know that he had been a roadie for the hugely successful pop group Echo and the Bunnymen, accompanying them on world tours? He had also been involved with their pop contemporaries Teardrop Explodes, as well as appearing in two films. At his funeral, which took place at Westerleigh Crematorium, a plaque 37

HISTORY NOTES NO. 172 - JULIAN LEA-JONES Whilst living there Kit was given a basement room for use as a studio; at times he also helped with BOV prop and scene making.

and included memories of joyful shared events. The eulogies gave insights into Kit’s exploits and aspects of his life that many never knew.

It was during this time in Bristol that he also became a passionate cyclist, with a group of friends who called themselves the ‘Hardly Athletic’. The Nova Scotia Pub in Cumberland Basin was their meeting point, from where they used to cycle to Weston-Super-Mare, with some trips up to one hundred miles. Daniel Day Lewis in his early acting days was sometimes one of their number, but Kit’s friend Lew Gardener was his cycling partner for forty years and at the funeral, gave one of the eulogies and read a poem. With busy main roads and a pack of about thirty cyclists, spills sometimes happened and on one occasion the domino effect meant they all, including Kit, went down.

Most mishaps were minor, and they were able to remount and continue, but one involving a car, left Kit unconscious needing hospitalisation.

I have been grateful to his sister Katie and Ella and friends for providing me with the information that has made this brief account of Kit’s rich and varied life possible. His good humour, friendship, and of course his zaniness touched everyone he came in contact with. Lastly, an unusual aspect of Kit’s funeral, was the replacement of the standard polished wood coffin with a gloriously painted and completely covered, decorated floral coffin. A thought that lifted the spirits.

The service ended with the ‘Voice Squad’ rendition of a traditional Scottish song ‘The Parting Glass’.

Goodbye Kit, we all miss you.

Sadly, in recent years although he continued his love of painting figurative art, and was able to pass on his skills to others in art classes at Stoke Lodge, he succumbed to illness. Diagnosed with cancer meant he had to give up his flat and was found sheltered accommodation.

Thanks to his girlfriend Ella, it was still in the same neighbourhood, and she was able to nurse him in his last illness.

Such was Kit’s enduring popularity that at his funeral the chapel was packed to bursting with his lifelong friends, many of whom had travelled long distances to give their final goodbyes. Suffice to say his service took over an hour, as in addition to the service there were eight eulogies. Kit’s son Tom’s was very moving

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Some of the 21st century mysteries that we’ve looked at so far are genuinely new and baffling inventions of the modern world. This month we’re turning out attention to a muchloved symbol of British life that has quietly going about its business for 182 years, that is until someone decided it’s time to shake things up. That’s right, we’re talking about postage stamps.

What’s this all about then?

By downloading the Royal Mail app you can attach additional video content to the post you send. An early example of this has been provided by Bristol’s own Aardman Animations. By scanning the stamp’s barcode into the app, senders can select exclusive Shaun the Sheep videos that can then be attached to the barcode and viewed by the recipient of your post.

You may have already seen the new stamps as they have been in circulation since February.

Though they look largely similar, there’s no missing the giant barcode that’s now attached to them; a barcode that many philatelists are worried will eventually take over the entire space of their beloved stamp.

Eventually it will be possible to attach personalised videos and send messages on birthday and other occasions. So in future, as well as receiving your red bills through the mail, you might also expect a video from an angry debt collector explaining exactly what will happen if you don’t settle what is due!

It’s worth noting that some stamps will remain un-barcoded. These include special stamps with decorative pictures and Christmas stamps. It is the stamps that feature the profile of Her Majesty the Queen on a plain coloured background that have been modernised.

Will old un-barcoded stamps be wasted?

The deadline to use up any non-barcoded stamps is 31 January 2023. This does not apply to special stamps with pictures on and Christmas stamps. If you reach the deadline and still have non-barcoded stamps, you can exchange them for the barcoded ones through the Royal Mail “Stamp Swap Out” scheme.

The scheme opened on 31 March this year and allows you to swap out non-barcoded stamps. To do this you need to download and print the relevant form, depending on whether you wish to swap more or less than £200 worth of non-barcoded stamps. The form must be completed and returned, with the old stamps, to Royal Mail.

Do these new barcodes have a useful purpose?

Can I use non-barcoded stamps after 31 January 2023?

The official answer, according to the Royal Mail, is that these barcodes will help, “to facilitate operational efficiencies, enable the introduction of added security features and pave the way for innovative services for customers.” The important thing is that they are intended to help Royal Mail stop counterfeiting and enable the tracking of all letters to improve efficiency. They also provide the sender with the ability to attach video content to their barcoded stamp.

This is an easy one to answer… no you cannot.

Essentially, using an old stamp after that date is the same as not paying for postage at all and your recipient will therefore incur standard charges.

We fully recommend that you head over to royalmail.com/sending/barcoded-stamps to find out all the latest information and download the relevant forms.

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SCHOOL SHOES - By Tanya Marriott owner of family footwear store SoleLution, with shops in Clifton and Portishead

Remember footwear is the only item of clothing that can seriously affect your health and wellbeing, which is why we ensure our staff at SoleLution are fully trained to measure children’s feet correctly.

“No sooner have the children broken up for the summer and it’s time to think about uniforms and school shoes. To help take the stress out of shopping for school shoes SoleLution is once again operating an appointment system which can reduce waiting time considerably. We will of course still be welcoming walk-ins for those who choose not to make an appointment but these are our busiest months for selling children’s shoes, so you may be interested to know we tend to be quieter first thing in the morning and late afternoon.

Here are a few tips to help shopping for school shoes run smoothly. Make sure you know which shoes are acceptable to your children’s school; remember to wear socks to the fitting; ask your child to wear their new shoes around the house to make sure they are comfy; keep the box and receipt. It’s also worth remembering children may have spent the summer in sandals and trainers so they might take a while to get used to closed in school shoes again.

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Which European country has the highest population density (population per square km)?

Which is the most northerly European capital city?

In which city and country is the European Court of Human Rights?

In which country would you find Bran Castle, and why is it famous?

Which country was the most recent admission to the European Union?

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Black) printing references - (0,0,0,0), (100, 85, 5, 22) and (2,100,85,6)?

What colours feature on the flag of Belgium?

Which Premier League teams of the last 5 seasons (2017/18 to 2021/22) have had green as a predominant part of their home kit?

What main colours are these a shade of - a) phthalo, b) cerulean, c) burnt umber?

What colour is the outermost scoring circle on an international archery target?

Famous Living People - when they were younger

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Name these famous people -

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What were the surnames of Danny and Sandy in the musical film Grease?

What does “sentient” mean?

What is the commonly used latin expression that means “a favour or advantage granted in return for something”?

In yards / metres, how long is a furlong?

Name the Roman road that runs from Exeter to Lincoln.

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Which has the greater population Italy or Ukraine?

Which continent has the higher highest point - Africa or North America?

Who is older - Dame Judy Dench or Sir David Jason?

In terms of numbers of households, does the UK have more cat owners or dog owners?

In England are there more ceremonial counties beginning with the letter “H” or the letter “L”?

Colours

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Which national flag is made up of the following three colours, identified by their CMYK (Cyan, Magenta,Yellow,

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Which team has won the Rugby League Challenge Cup the most times?

Which of these courses has not

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hosted the Open Golf Championship - Turnberry, The Belfry or Carnoustie?

Sue Barker presented her first Wimbledon finals on the BBC in 1994 - name any of the mens or womens singles finalists that year.

In which season was the last league meeting between Bristol Rovers and Bristol City?

The current England cricket test captain also plays for which county side?

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Minister in 1868?

Which of these countries does not have an elected female Prime Minister - Moldova, Lithuania, Sweden or Portugal?

Except in extraordinary circumstances, what is the maximum duration between two General Elections in the UK? How much is the deposit, payable to secure a place on the ballot paper for a UK General Election or by-election?

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The Natural World

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Name the 2 MP’s voted out in the first elimination round of the Conservative Party leadership campaign.

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The five highest mountain peaks in the world are all in the Himalayas - true or false?

In which countries would you find a) Machu Pichu, b) Angkor Wat and c) Victoria Falls What was the name of the “supercontinent” from which our current continents originated?

The sequoia family of trees are more commonly known by what name?

Name these creatures -

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Top Tips for Separated Parents Navigating the Summer Holidays The warm summer days are coming quickly upon us and many families will be preparing to go on their annual summer Samantha Hickman holiday.

Airport chaos aside, making arrangements to spend time with your children if you are separated from the child’s other parent can be tricky. Getting it wrong could result in serious legal consequences, including allegations of child abduction or child trafficking.

Whilst we don’t promise to alleviate all the stresses that come with planning a holiday with your children, we have set out below our list of top tips to help deal with some of the tricky issues.

1. Plan Early Discussions between separated parents can be difficult, particularly when discussions involve taking a child out of the country. Booking a holiday will come with great expense so it is important that plans are made early to avoid any unnecessary cancellations.

It is important that both parents and the children are fully on board and feel comfortable with the arrangements that have been made. If possible, involve the children and other parent in the planning process.

2. Make Sure You Have Consent to Travel Any person wishing to travel abroad with a child must ensure that they have

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specific authority from anyone with Parental Responsibility to travel. Ideally you should get consent in writing so that you can present this as evidence if consent is disputed or questioned at a later date. If the other parent will not agree, you must seek permission from the court.

If you have a Child Arrangement’s Order in place that states your child lives with you, you can take your child out of the UK for up to 28 days without the permission of the other parent or the Court.

If you fail to obtain permission, you could find yourself accused of ‘child abduction’ and an order could be made for the immediate return of the child.

3. Get Your Documentation in Order Properly documented travel agreements and plans are essential.

You should include information regarding your travel schedule, names of those travelling with you, information regarding your proposed methods of transport, accommodation information, contact details and other key details about your trip. This approach provides clarity for both parties and seeks to elevate any concerns for the other parent.

If you are the travelling parent, you need to make sure that you are in receipt of the child’s passport in plenty of time and have copies of any other documents relating to your child which may be useful. For example, any medical notes

(where applicable) and a copy of your child’s birth certificate (if your child has a different surname). We also recommend that you keep a copy of written permission (from the other parent or court order) which allows you to legally travel with your child.

4. Get Legal Advice If You Cannot Agree Please do get in touch with one of our specialist family lawyers if you are unable agree matters between you.

There are various options available to try and resolve the issue, ranging from mediation to issuing an application to the court for a decision to be made by a judge.

If you are unsure of the requirements for consent in your circumstances, please take early legal advice to avoid breaching any Child Arrangements Order.

If you are having difficulties with summer holiday plans for your child and wish to speak with a specialist family lawyer about your options, please contact Samantha Hickman in VWV’s Private Client team on 0117 925 2020 or at shickman@vwv.co.uk.

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That string after the question mark is a set of tracking parameters. It feeds information about you to sites so they can keep tabs on user behavior. For example, they might want to know where traffic came from, like if it was through Twitter or a newsletter. It’s a quiet but pervasive way your privacy gets undermined while online, and Firefox now has baked-in protection from it.

When it comes to choosing which web browser to use, there’s not a lot to choose between Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and Apple Safari.

I prefer Firefox as it’’s independent and more focussed on data privacy and it’s just introduced a nifty new feature to further stop unwanted tracking.

With the update to version 102, Firefox now automatically strips tracking parameters from some URLs, including those shared on Facebook. It won’t cover all the sites you might visit during the normal course of a day but it’s a welcome privacy addition.

You know how when you copy some links, the URL turns out to be insanely long?

You might recognize the first part of the URL as a normal link, but everything that comes after it is just a Byzantine collection of letters, numbers, and symbols. For example: https://www.pcworld.com/ article/407493/best-gaming-laptops.l?fbcl id=IwAR2Xs8sAmwzBishz3O07aLSk

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FUTURE OF SEA MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE: Last month, Sea Mills & Coombe Dingle Together (SMCDT) hosted an information evening regarding the future of Sea Mills Community Centre. It is vital that local people make their views known.

SMCDT have a survey to gather opinions. You can find out more by visiting www.seamillsandcoombedingle.com CLEAN AIR ZONE: After many delays, the Mayor has announced that the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will come in to force on Monday 28th November. More information about the scheme can be found here: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/ bristol-caz. Henry and John have asked the Council to ensure road signage is installed to deter the use of our residential roads as ‘rat runs’.

BOYCOTT OF JOURNALISTS: Readers will no doubt have heard that some Local Democracy Reporters (LDR’s) have been banned by Labour Mayor Marvin Rees from attending the Mayor’s fortnightly briefings. This has lead to a boycott from numerous news outlets including the BBC & ITV, until LDR’s have been allowed to return. The Conservative Group on BCC stand with journalists at this concerning time and support the work of journalists reporting on local politics Your comments, views and questions welcomed - these are our contact details:Cllr John Goulandris - Email: cllr.john.goulandris@bristol.gov.uk

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Shareholders’ Agreements Avoiding Shareholder Disputes

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When advising private limited companies, one of the first documents to discuss is an agreement between the shareholders. This is because in most private limited companies we work with, the directors and shareholders are one and the same. The same tends to apply in family run businesses.

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How board and shareholders meetings will operate and how often How decisions will be made between shareholders What will happen if a shareholder wants to leave the business The existing shareholders having a first right to purchase a leaving shareholder’s shares Shareholders’ rights to information How the exit of shareholders will be managed (including the need for noncompete clauses) What will happen on death of a shareholder

Reviewing and agreements

The relationship between the shareholders of a business is vitally important if a company is going to succeed. A shareholders’ agreement allows you to define the relationship between shareholders, set out the rights and responsibilities of each shareholder and provide for how the shareholders must act in certain given situations, for example on death or long term illness of a shareholder who also works in the business.

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In the same way business terms and conditions may need reviewing overtime, shareholders’ agreements are flexible documents that can be amended with the agreement of the parties.

When a company starts out, as long as it has 2 or more shareholders, an agreement should be considered. Over time, new shareholders may join the business or the roles of the shareholders may evolve. These are just 2 examples of when a need may arise for reviewing and updating an existing agreement.

Drafting shareholders’ agreements Shareholders’ agreements should be carefully drafted and tailored to meet the bespoke requirements for the Company. This will ensure everyone’s rights and obligations are clear, allow the company to operate effectively and minimise the potential for disputes.

My role is not just to reflect the current client objectives but also to work with my clients and plan for the future growth of the business, for example if funding may need to be raised and how this may affect the existing shares in issue.

Typically, an agreement will cover at least the following: • Shareholders’ duties and entitlements • How the company will be managed • How directors will be appointed

Shareholder disputes A shareholders’ agreement cannot prevent a dispute arising between shareholders but it set out the mechanics for what should happen in the event of a dispute or even define certain actions that could make a shareholder a compulsory leaver. Shareholders agreements can set out a dispute resolution procedure which shareholders must follow before disputes are escalated.

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Strasbourg in France; 4. Transylvania (Romania), it is known in literary terms as Dracula’s Castle; 5. Croatia, in 2013.

Famous Living People (clockwise from top left) Joe Biden, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Taylor Swift, Sir David Jason.

Colours 1. the Union Jack; 2. yellow, black & red; 3. Norwich City; 4a) blue, b) blue, c) brown; 5. white.

Pot Luck 1.Zuko and Olsson; 2. the capacity to experience feelings and sensations; 3. quid pro quo; 4. 220 yards (201 metres); 5. the Fosse Way. More or Less 1. Italy (59m to Ukraine’s 44m); 2. North America’s Mount Denali (McKinley) at 20,310 feet v Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,340 feet; 3. Dame Judi Dench (87) v Sir David Jason (80); 4. Dog owners (27% of homes) v cats (25%); 5. there are 3 of each - Hampshire, Herefordshire and Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Lancashire.

Sport 1. Wigan with 20 victories; 2. The Belfry; 3. Pete Sampras, Goran Ivanisovic, Conchita Martinez, Martina Navratilova; 4. 2000-2001 (in the Second Division); 5. Durham (Ben Stokes).

Famous People no longer alive (clockwise from top left) - Karen Carpenter, Yuri Gagarin, Jackie Kennedy / Onassis, Mahatma Gandhi.

Politics 1. Nadhim Zahawi and Jeremy Hunt; 2. Conservative; 3. Portugal; 4. five years; 5. £500.

The Natural World 1. False - the second highest, K2, is in the Karakoram range; 2a) Peru, b) Cambodia, c) the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe; 3. Pangea; 4. redwoods; 5. cuckoo, hummingbird hawk-moth, water vole.

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on their common intention at the date of purchase (which can be implied from their conduct). So if one partner, say, contributed £40,000 by way of a cash contribution to the purchase of the property and the balance of the purchase price was raised by way of a joint mortgage (say £60,000) which was paid by the other partner a court could implied that the the intentions of the partners was that property should be owned by them in shared proportion to their contributions.

Where two people cohabit in a property owned by just one of them does the nonowning partner acquire an interest in the property as a result of contributing towards the outgoings of the property - for instance the mortgage?

There have been a number of cases where unmarried partners have fallen out and an issue has arisen as to whether the partner who is not the legal owner of the property can claim an interest in it as a result of contributions they have made. These can include contributions to the mortgage.

The way to avoid these issues is to have a “cohabitation agreement” setting out precisely what the individuals concerned intended. The agreement should say that your partner has your permission to live in the property without paying rent but not having a tenancy and that in return he will make whatever contributions to the mortgage you agree.

Essentially, the courts have to decide whether there was an implied agreement by which in return for making, for example, contributions to the mortgage, the partner of the owner would acquire an interest in the property.

You can go into much more detail as to exactly who will pay for what. It is sensible instruct a solicitor to draft a cohabitation agreement.

The solicitor cannot not act for both you and your partner – your partner would have to be advised of his rights to take independent legal advice.

There have been court decisions that in cases where a purchase has been financed partly in the form of cash and partly by mortgage the shares in which the individuals had provided the purchase money was calculated based

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The Arts Society Bristol Our lecture season restarts on 6 September with “How the Art Market Works”. Would you like to join us? New members are warmly welcome. Our lectures are delivered by specialists in their own field, and cover a wide range of subjects. They are held at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-onTrym, BS9 3AW. For more information about our activities and membership visit our website www.theartssocietybristol.org.uk BCCS (Bristol Cathedral Choir School) Choral Society is now meeting at the Henleaze Bowling Club in Grange Court Road, on Wednesdays from 7.30 to 9pm. We are a small, friendly, unauditioned choir singing varied music, from choral works to more modern pieces and we would welcome new members of all standards. Please

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Bristol Bridge Club are planning to run another beginners course. It will be Tuesday Morning and/or Tuesday Evening. The cost will be £90 for ten lessons including a book BFA Beginning Bridge. Or £8 a lesson.

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pandemic on Zoom, and will continue to do so every Saturday morning from 10am to 12 noon. To take part, go to the bridge club website www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk and follow the link “Learn and Play”.

Bristol Bridge Club weekly “Friendly Thursdays” for members and their guests. Join us for a relaxed pairs handicapped bridge session. Free food is served from 6.30pm … followed by bridge around 7.15pm. The winning pair will receive a bottle of wine each.

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Bristol Brunel Probus Club. Retired?

At a loose end? Looking for some friendship and entertainment? You’d be welcomed at our Bristol Brunel Probus Club. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at BAWA [Filton] for lunch & a presentation / talk. Contact our Secretary D Waters on 0117-914-5465 for more details.

Bristol Film and Video Society (Amateur film makers). We were formed in 1934 and continue to make prize winning films. We now hold meetings at the hall adjacent St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton on the first Tuesday of the month, and Zoom meetings on the third Tuesday. All are welcome. For more details please visit www.bristolvideo.org.uk Bristol Harmony West Gallery Choir & Band are looking for new members (SATB) as well as string, reed and wind instrumentalists. We sing and play lively church and village music from the 18th century. We meet at St Edyth’s Church Hall in Sea Mills on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. No auditions but ability to read music is helpful. Ring Fritjof on 0117 924 3440 for more information, or see www. bristolharmony.wordpress.com. Please contact before attending so we can have music ready.

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Complete beginners, after-school clubs, conversation practice and exam preparation (GCSE, A Level, Common Entrance etc.). Email: BristolLanguagesTutor@gmail.com or Tel. 07825 600 402.

Bristol Male Voice Choir are rehearsing once again, and we invite new and returning singers to join us at our weekly rehearsals, every Thursday from 7pm -9pm at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Elm Park, Filton, Bristol BS34 7PS. We are a sociable and friendly group, singing a wide range of musical styles in our repertoire, and we look forward to seeing you - you don’t have to be a reader of music. Ffi see our website www.bristolmvc.org.uk or us on 07587 143 220.

Bristol Morris Men practice on Thursday evenings from 8:15pm 9:45pm in the Sports Hall at Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital (QEH), Berkely Place, Clifton BS8 1JX. New members are very welcome, whether you have any experience of dancing or none. Call Grant on (0117) 9442165.

Bristol Phoenix Choir If you love singing we would love to hear from you! We are a friendly choir and we enjoy rehearsing and performing great choral works as well as shorter more intimate pieces. If you would like to sing with us please contact Jackie our membership secretary jackie. blackwell410@gmail.com BrisSciFilm Competition Screenings 2022. Bristol Science Film Festival celebrates science through the medium of film. This year the volunteer-run Festival will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August at the Bristol Improv Theatre on St. Paul’s Road. It’ll be a two-night celebration of all the hard work the filmmakers put in to produce thought-provoking, entertaining and original media.

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Saturday’s screening will be ‘Earth and Environment’. This collection is on our wonderful planet and everything that calls it home. So don your (optional) earth hats and come and watch some fantastic films! Sunday’s screening will be ‘Technology and Us’. This series of films will explore our bodies, the technology around us and how they interact. Following the films our festival winners will be announced! Tickets are available on Eventbrite, priced at £8 (£5 concession/low wage - no proof required) per evening. More info on brisscifilm.wordpress.com Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.00 pm at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, Filton BS34 7PS. New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a try. For further information contact Sheila on 01179570792, 07435316458 or shinett@blueyonder.co.uk Bristol Shambhala Meditation Group offers meditation on Thursday evenings at the Friends’ Meeting House in Hampton Road from 7.15pm until 8.45pm and a qualified Meditation Instructor is available to talk you through the practice if this is required.

In addition to meditation practice there is usually a reading, a discussion and a mindfulness of body exercise. Further information at bristol.shambhala.info Bristol U3A: Have you reached a point in your life where you have fewer responsibilities and more time for yourself? Would you like to take part in activities where you can share skills, abilities or hobbies whilst having fun and making new friends? Go to www. bristolu3a.org.uk for details.

City Voices Bristol rehearsals have resumed on Monday nights at Red Maids High School, from 7.30-9pm.

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The Country Market now runs from 10.00am to 11.30am every Friday in the Methodist Church Hall in Westbury on Trym. Call Sue on 0117 962 8306 for more details Fledglings at Trymwood Studios.

Weekly nature-based workshops for 0-4 years and their carers. Singing, drama, engaging poetry and stories, and creative art-making - all with a changing nature theme. We meet in our Westbury-on-Trym studio and get outside into our wonderful gardens and meadow as much as possible. Your first taster session is free! Contact Hannah and Lucy at info@trymwoodstudios. co.uk or go to www.trymwoodstudios. co.uk Filtones Choir meet on Wednesday afternoons, from 1.45-3.45 at St Teresa’s Community Centre, 71 Gloucester Road North, BS34 7PL and welcome new members of all voice ranges who might like to give us a try.

There are no auditions and for your first four weeks there is no charge. Just drop in, or for more information please ring Dot on 07870 984760 or Janet on 0117 9241534 or email Dot on dorothy. bryant@btinternet.com. You can also find us on www.thefiltones.weebly. com. We look forward to meeting you, and can assure you of a very warm welcome.

Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm 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 tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends.

Friends of Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve. Our next working party will be Held on September 17, 10am to 12noon.

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The Homes for Ukraine scheme required hosts to provide a home for at least 6 months. Guests had hoped that their stay in the UK would be short-term but now many Ukrainians are concerned about where they will live at the end of the 6 month period (move-on accommodation). Most of the guests attending the Westbury-on-Trym Hub are either single ladies or mothers with children.

Are you a landlord with property in BS6/BS7/BS9/BS10? Would you consider letting accommodation below the market rent for 12 months? Or you may have room in your home or a ‘granny annexe’ that would be suitable for a small family unit. If you would consider helping a family/single person in this way, please email wotukrainianhub@gmail.com with your details and someone will contact you.

As the Ukrainians are already living locally, you would not have to go through the process of sponsoring and Universal Credit should be available to help pay rent if they are not in work.

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Chocolate biscuits will always be provided. For more information, please email fospnr@gmail.com and our web site is, oldsneedparknaturereserve.org Happy Days Memory Café - Tony on 0117 968 1002.

Healing Drop-In Sessions. Redland Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road.

Thursdays: doors open 3.00pm, last healing 4.15pm. Donation basis. COVID safety precautions apply - please wear a face mask and do not attend if you have symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID or have tested positive for COVID. Contact: Selina 0117 9466434.

Henbury ‘Blaise’ Womens’ Institute meet at 7.30pm monthly on the 3rd Tuesday in the Village Hall in Henbury.

Contact Jo on 950 7712 for more details.

Henleaze Bowling Club aims to provide a welcoming and social environment for members of all ages and experience to enjoy a game of bowls whether in competitive or friendly matches. The season starts in April and new members are very welcome. Free coaching is available. Contact details and other information can be found on our web site:- www.henleazebowlingclub.org.uk Henleaze Flower Club. We have an exciting programme ahead including on September 8th a demonstration entitled “Seaside” with Leslie Hunt.

Demonstrations begin at 2.00 pm at Bradbury Hall Waterford Road Henleaze. We meet alternate Thursdays with demos and practise classes. All visitors welcome, visitors fee £6 on the door. Please phone Jenny for information 07880 700 270.

Henleaze Lawn Tennis Club is a friendly and welcoming club for all ages and standards. We offer social and competitive play and a comprehensive coaching programme for all ages and levels. To find out more visit our website: www.henleazeltc.com or call Heather on 07891 520 456.

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22nd August at 2pm. “Summer Holiday” (U (1963)) starring Cliff Richard and Laurie Peters. A fabulous 1960s musical: The summer adventure of four London Bus mechanics who strike up a deal with London Transport to do up a double-decker London Bus and drive it around Europe as a hotel.Tickets: £4.00 including tea & cake. Carers welcome, easy access.

For more information and to book, please call 0117 435 0063. St. Peter’s Hall, The Drive, Henleaze BS9 4LD. Henleaze (afternoon) Townswomen’s Guild meets on the first Wednesday of the month, at 2pm. Contact Jan, by telephone on 0117 968 5829, or by e-mailing jeanettecollins@blueyonder. co.uk for further details.

Highbury Badminton Club meet on Thursday 7:30pm in Westbury-onTrym Village Hall. Contact Pete Stables 0117 950 1524 or www.pete4458. wixsite.com/highburybadminton for more details.

Knit & Crochet Café - 07561 523 919 brisknitcro@gmail.com Ladies Badminton, Westbury on Trym Village Hall, Fridays 10am - 12 noon.

New members welcome to join our friendly group. For more details please call Elizabeth on 0117 968 1759.

Local Choir is actively recruiting new members. We meet at Stoke Bishop CE Primary School, BS9 1BW on Thursday evenings, 7.45 - 9.15. The choir is a wellestablished mixed choir with a good balance of voices. Our repertoire is varied, performing both sacred and secular music. For more detail, see our website www.henburysingers.org and/ or contact the secretary by email at secretary@henburysingers.org.

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worthington@msn.com Monday Afternoon Band and Wednesday Evening Band. Do you play the saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar or keyboard? Would you like to join a band playing on Monday afternoons or on Wednesday evenings? Both bands are in Redland, and we just play for fun, no sight reading, no concerts.

We play a mixture of pop and swing.

The bands would suit anyone who used to play an instrument and has taken it up again recently, or has been playing for a couple of years or more.

Not suitable for complete beginners.

For more information contact mondayafternoonband@gmail.com or wednesdayeveningband@gmail.com The Mosaic Singers We wish to recruit a soprano and a bass to complement our vocal group; you could complete the pieces of our “musical mosaic”! As our name suggests, we sing a broad and colourful range of lighter and popular songs. Some ability to read music is required. A warm welcome is assured at our Tuesday evening rehearsals in Stoke Bishop. Please phone David Vicary on 07973 460 994.

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North West Bristol Camera Club.

Newcomers welcome for your enthusiasm, your expertise, or both.

Come along to Sommerville, Westbury Fields, BS10 6TW, on a Tuesday evening. Full details of the Club at www.nwbcc.org.uk , or email Neville at nevwgoodman@mac.com for information.

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Pilates with Helen. Move better, get stronger, increase flexibility. The Bank Fitness, 73 Henleaze Road. All abilities: Mondays and Wednesdays 9.3010.20am, Parent and baby: Wednesday 10.30-11.20am. Free taster session, join at any time. 07863346001 / HelenLangmead@hotmail.co.uk Pilates classes at the Northcote Scout Hall; Mondays 9:30am (Improvers), 10:30am (Mixed ability - Beginners welcome); Tuesdays 9:30am (Improvers), 10:30am (Beginners). £8.50 per class booked as a course, or £12 single sessions. Classes are kept small, so must be booked in advance.

Full details at www.mindbodypilates. org. Contact Leanne on 07817189474 / leanne@mindbodypilates.org Play bowls at Canford Park in a friendly social atmosphere. Qualified coaches, and equipment provided. Contact Les on 0730 569 5579 for more details or email canfordbowlingclub@gmail.com Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members. We are a friendly sociable Club. Contact redlandgreentryouts@gmail.com to arrange a free taster session. We play friendly matches and have mens’ and womens’ league teams. Social and corporate events can be arranged, see website redlandgreenbowls.com for more details.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme - Mina on 07860 669 953, www.RSVPwest.org.uk.

Royal Air Forces Association Veterans lunch is held at the RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Westbury On Trym, BS9 4BE on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 12 noon for 1pm till 3pm.Two course meal for just £6. Please contact 0117 947 0775 and leave a message let us know who wishes to attend. This lunch is for all service veterans, their wives, widows or dependants, not just ex-RAF. Rotary Club of Bristol meets Mondays 7.00pm for 7.30pm alternately at

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Bristol Hotel, Prince Street BS1 4QF and on Zoom. Further details: www. rotarybristol.org and / or contact Martina at mpeattie@btopenworld. com Enjoy Scottish Country Dancing at St. Monica’s Oatley Hall, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN on Thursday 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. £6.00 per session. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship.

For information contact: Ros on 01225 319991 or Ruth on 0117 968 3057 or www.rscdsbristol.info Sea Mills Community Playgroup. We meet on Mondays in term time 9.30am to 11am for simple activities suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The group is run by local parents and offers a chance to meet other families in the area. It is held in Sea Mills Methodist Church Back Hall (entry via wooden side gate). £2 donation to include refreshments. All Welcome.

Sea Mills Garden Club. Our next meeting will be on the 8th September at 7.30pm when Jim Billings will talk to us about ‘A Riot of Autumn Colour’.

There will be plants for sale. After that out meetings will continue on 2nd Thursday of each month at Sea Mills Methodist Church. Subscriptions due in September. Single £20 Double £35 New members always welcome. FFI phone Pat 07779 203626 or Gail 0117 9685350.

Singing to Remember - a singing group for people living with dementia is looking for new members to come along to their sessions in Henleaze.

We meet every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month at TrinityHenleaze United Reformed Church on Waterford Road and offer people living with dementia and their carers a space where they can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment.

Anyone wanting to find out more or to book a place ring Monica on 0117 9426095.

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Are you a calligrapher who would like to take it up again? The St Edyth’s Scribes are a long established group of self-led hobby calligraphers who meet every Friday at St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills, from 10am to noon and we are looking for a few more members. If you are interested please drop in and meet us, or for more information call Peter 0117 329 4516.

St Peter’s Ladies Guild meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, for talks and entertainment.

Visitors welcome. Tel: Wilma on 0117 962 8895 for information.

St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club - Ann on 0117 969 4882, contact ann999q@gmail.com Stoke Bishop Local History Group meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, BS9 1EX. Talks start at 7:30 Visitors welcome For more details email sblocalhistory@gmail.com or call 077804 38303. For more details email sblocalhistory@gmail.com or call 07780 438 303 for more details.

On Friday 23rd September our presentation will be on “George Müller and his 10,000 Orphans” by a speaker from the new George Müller Museum.

Stoke Bishop Afternoon Townswomen’s Guild. Our friendly meetings are held on the first Thursday each month at 2.15pm, in the Hulbert Room of St Mary’s Church, Mariners Drive, Stoke Bishop. We have a variety of talks and open meetings. Come along and give us a try! For information, please contact Gay Huggins on 0117 9685813 or email: mike_gayhuggins@ hotmail.com Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir starts again on Monday 12th September at Stoke Bishop Village Hall.

Every Monday from 1.45-4pm. New members welcome. We sing for pleasure and no auditions needed. Contact: Carolyn Fry on 0117 2791409 or Gay Huggins on 0117 9685813 for more information

DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS Thanks in no small part to the brilliant work of local fundraiser and defibrillator awareness campaigner Simon Brookes the number of Automated External Defibrillators, or AED’s, in prominent, accessible 24/7 locations in our area continues to grow. Detailed below are the locations of the existing defibrillators accessible 24/7 that I am aware of in this area, together with the “what3words” locations for them.

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The Crafty Cow, 635 Gloucester Road, Horfield. clip.wiping.racks St Mary’s Church (Hulbert Rooms), Stoke Bishop. zest.calm.insert 42 Westbury Lane, Coombe Dingle. heat.shop.sofa Blaise Inn, 260 Henbury Road, Henbury BS10 7QR, on the side of the Inn. exists.sugars.buns Salvatore’s Barbers 19A Druid Hill, Stoke Bishop, BS9 1EW (in the dip near Stoke Bishop Fish Bar). hulk.courier.bells The White Lion Passage Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3HN (in the pub car park). scale. miles.petty Methodist Church Hall, Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3AA (next to main GP’s car park). olive.belly.score Trinity United Reform Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze, BS9 4BT (opp. Tesco garage). belts.edges.bucks Bristol Chiropractic, 2 Kellaway Avenue, Redland, BS6 7XR (in the main rank of shops). swept.salsa.reap The RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Westbury on Trym, BS9 4BE (near the Eastfield Road junction). allow.quench.doll St Monica Court, Cote Lane, WoT, BS9 3TL (part of the St Monica complex). taking.clubs. tiger The Beehive Pub, Wellington Hill West, Henleaze, BS9 QY. cans.type.loving Avon Fire & Rescue (Southmead Fire Station), Southmead Road, BS10 5DR. held.demand. deep Bristol Property Centre, 14 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PE. wacky.relay.closes Max Minervas Bookshop, North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY. edgy.slap.invite Bristol Prison Site, 248 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 8NZ( between Cambridge Rd and Longmead Ave). moving.spoon.folds Westbury Park Primary School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU (Coldharbour Road end). bubble.trunk.waters Cafe on the Square, 136 Shirehampton Rd, Sea Mills, BS9 2DY. shaky.trail.motel Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA - on the wall of East Village cafe, near The Albion. goad. chef.recall Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road, Redland, BS6 6SA - junction with Redland Park. stole.rust.prime Westbury Baptist Church Hall, Reedley Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3TE. demand.dose. aspect The George Inn, 4-6 High Street, Shirehampton, BS11 0DE. park.leaves.cotton Future Leap, 1-3 Gloucester Road (at the Zetland Road junction), BS7 8AA. book.zebra.boat Charlton Road, Brentry (by Central Discount Carpets). back.flats.hogs

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Taking a Tai Chi class works like gardening to help your body, mind and energy grow and flourish. The slow, gentle, standing movements of Tai Chi always bring a sense of peace and calm to your day. For friendly local classes with an experienced teacher contact: www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or 07704478521 Tai Chi for over 55’s. Shibashi form, slow and easy movements practiced standing or sitting. Relaxing and meditative. Classes at The Redland Club, Burlington Road, BS6 6TN on Wednesdays and Thursdays 11.00 12.00 during June and July. Cost £4.

Following Covid safety precautions.

Booking required. Please contact Selina Newton 0117 9466434 or selinanewton@yahoo.co.uk.

Toddlers Together, run by volunteers from Holy Trinity Church and Westburyon-Trym Methodist Church, is a parent and toddler group for the community. It takes place every Thursday during term time from 10-11:15am at Westbury-onTrym Methodist Church Hall, BS9 3AA. There are lots of great toddler toys, a baby area, a weekly craft activity, singing, hot drinks and biscuits, and a final prayer to end the session. We ask for a £1 voluntary donation on the door.

There is a public car park immediately next door to the church. Pre-booking is required for attendance. Please go to the calendar of events on the Holy Trinity Church website https:// www.westbury-parish-church.org.uk/ calendar/. Choose the session you want to book for and click on it to take you to the sign up page. We only need one name per family to sign up. All are very welcome!

Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild - Jenny on 0117 962 0108.

U3A Scrabble Group now meets at a new venue, the Black Swan, 92 Stoke Lane, on Fridays from 2 to 4pm. We are a very friendly, non-competitive group and if you are interested, please

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Wednesday Keep Fit 10am - 11am St Peter’s Church Hall Henleaze £7, improve your health fitness and well being with this supple strength work out for everyone to enjoy! Contact Louisa on 0772 509 1429.

Wednesday Chair Aerobics 11.15am12.15pm St Peter’s Church Hall Henleaze £7, work on your strength, stability and balance with this seated and standing exercise class. Contact Louisa on 0772 509 1429 Welcome Wednesdays. Join us on the last Weds of every month for a informal coffeeafternoon. Meet new people, have fun and find out what’s happening in your local area. 2 - 3.30pm, last Weds of month at the Eastfield Pub, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ. Contact: lisa.dicker@ homeinstead.co.uk or marketing@ haroldstephens.co.uk Westbury on Trym/Stoke Bishop/ Clifton Discussion Group are a merry band of retired people who meet at Westbury on Trym Baptist Church every Monday morning (0945) and like to challenge ourselves with topical debate on what’s happening in the world - near and far. We exist out of pure interest and conversation but mainly to help keep our older minds working a little bit faster and hopefully healthier. If you would like to join us and solve many of todays challenging issues whilst enjoying good company, tea and chocolate biscuits - please contact James Ball 01454 415165 or Ian Viney 0117 9501628. We would love to hear from you.

Westbury Aikido Club - visit www. westburyaikido.club, or email reenee@ westburyaikido.club Westbury Art Club. We are small friendly group meeting in the Greenway Centre from 6pm to 8pm on Thursdays. Please ring 0117 962 9799 for more information.

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- come along to have some fun folk dancing on Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Westbury College in College Road.

All dances are called and refreshments are available. FFI contact Christine on 07775 628524 or codonnell100@ btinternet.com Westbury Harriers. We are a friendly, inclusive running club based in Westbury-on-Trym (Bristol, BS9) that caters for all ages and abilities.

Academy (8 – 11 years), Juniors (11+ years) and Adults / Masters. Say hello and join us on a training run to discover more. We look forward to welcoming you to Westbury Harriers! For more info, www.westburyharrriers.co.uk, or e-mail secretary@westburyharriers. co.uk Westbury Knit and Natter, 10am to 12 midday every Thursday, in the Methodist Church Hall. Do come along, or call Sarah on 0117 962 9400 for more details.

Westbury Singers If you enjoy singing, we invite you to join our friendly, nonauditioned, 4 part choir, in term-time on Monday evenings 7.30pm. - 9.30pm. at Reedley Road Baptist Church.

Ability to read music helpful but not essential. Please email our Secretary: gwenalwakeel@yahoo.co.uk.

Westbury on Trym Women’s Institute Sue Murphy on 0117 950 2826.

Westbury Park Women’s Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month in the Girl Guide Hut on Westmoreland Road from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. We are an active and friendly group with a varied programme and extra sessions for craft, coffee, book clubs etc. Visitors are always welcome and for more information do call Sue on 07813 795 936 or email us on westburyparkwi@gmail.com Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club - Cheryl on 0117 401 2416, www. westburyscottish.org.uk

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West of England Bridge Club meet at the RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Henleaze.

Thursday afternoon is for Improvers, and Monday afternoon is for more capable players - this is an EBUrecognised session. You may come alone to any afternoon session; a partner will be found. The three evening sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and are open to pairs. For more information, go to our website at www.woebridgeclub.co.uk or contact our Secretary, Chris Frew, on 0117 962 5281.

Women’s Fellowship This group on Tuesday mornings at Westbury-onTrym Methodist Church is proving popular. About 20 ladies come along each week to enjoy coffee and to meet and make friends. With an interesting programme of visiting speakers, Women’s Fellowship is aimed to provide a relaxed and interesting morning with friends. Why not come along and join us. For more information 07905 064720.

volunteers needed old sneed park nature reserve urgently needs your help maintenance of parks and open spaces is not a statutory obligation the friends group need your help to maintain and improve the reserve to learn more email fospnr@gmail.com or whatsapp by scanning below

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