The Bristol Nine Magazine - July 2022 by Andy Fraser

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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. 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.

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THE EDITOR’S SMALL PIECE

TOP NOTCH

Hello there, and welcome to the July magazine. I hope that you had a bit of r ‘n r over the Jubilee weekend. A little more relaxing - and socially undistanced - than the last time the nation came together in this way, for the 75th VE Day celebrations that took place back at the start of the first lockdown in May 2020.

The Gentleman Painter & Decorator of Distinction Colin Hazelby City & Guilds Certificate

While this issue is at the printers I will be in London at the Tower of London to witness the Jubilee Superbloom, where the moat of the Tower has been planted with vast swathes of wild flowers. The last time something similar took place in the capital was probably outside the Olympic stadium in 2012 - which was a magical feast for the eyes. Mind you, the Tower have been in touch to say that because the 2022 spring weather has been less than conducive to the early growth of the meadows it is possibe that anyone visiting in June may be more underthan overwhelmed by the display - and so a free return visit later in the summer has been offered. I’m not complaining about a second trip to Londinium. I feel their pain though. I planted sweet peas, grown from seed, in the garden earlier this month - and the slugs scoffed the lot. A second wave of seedlings went in 2 days later - another munch for the molluscs. A third lot have now been planted - and are under close surveillance morning and evening. I will pick home-grown sweet peas this summer - and they will be on the front cover in August. Cheers, Andy

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The following link shows the Raizer chair in action! - www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3vLWZHHnsEI People who are over 65 have the highest risk of falling. Around 30% of adults over 65 and 50% of adults over 80, living at home will experience at least one fall each year. The risk increases for patients living with cognitive impairments, dementia and other illnesses.

In recent months ambulance response times have been very long as the NHS battle with the knock-on effects of the pandemic. Ambulances and paramedics are prioritised according to the severity of the situation, so sadly some people have had extremely long waiting times before being helped up from a fall.

In the event of a fall the first number to dial should still be 111 or 999. Then once cleared with the emergency services that there are no injuries, we would arrange for one of our trained Supervisors to arrive with the equipment, at the client’s home as soon as possible.

Many people do not need to go to hospital after a fall – they simply need assessing and to be helped up if there are no injuries. Lying on the floor for a long time can cause further complications, so we really wanted to find a way to help both our clients and the over-stretched NHS.

Our Supervisor will then carry out a full assessment of the client and the environment, and help the client up using the Raizer Chair, if appropriate. We will then stay with them to assess their ongoing needs, before handingover to a family member or neighbour.

Having witnessed the effect of these circumstances on our clients, we made the decision to invest in a “Raizer Chair”. Our Supervisory team has been fully trained to assess the severity of the situation and then help the client up if an ambulance is not needed and no injuries have been sustained.

We are pleased to be able to offer this additional service to our clients and have already seen the benefit and reassurance it provides. Please note, we are only able to offer this service to existing clients service to existing clients as we have details of their health conditions on record and we also have established relationships with family members. Our goal is to bring joy to each client, each visit, and to help them remain living happily and independently at home for as long as possible. Please do get in touch at any time if you would like to have a chat about our service or the support of a loved one.

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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 in North Bristol. With warmer weather on the way, it is important to recognise that older people’s bodies are often unable to adjust to sudden changes in temperature, which makes them more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Doctors have warned that hot nights are particularly dangerous for the elderly as it is more difﬁcult for their bodies to recover from heat stress caused during hot days. With this in mind, here are a few tips on how to stay safe during the warm summer months:

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Avoid the hottest times of the day (between 11am – 3pm) – if you do need to venture out make sure you aren’t outside for long periods of time and ﬁnd shady spots when you can. Keep hydrated – even if you’re not thirsty it’s important to drink plenty of water or fruit juice to replace ﬂuids lost during sweating. Avoid caffeine or alcohol which increase dehydration. Think lightweight – choose clothing which is loose, lightweight, light coloured and breathable, such as a white linen or cotton shirt. Cover up – in addition to wearing cooler clothing it’s also important to remember a hat. No matter whether it’s a cotton baseball cap or a straw boater, headwear will help to keep your face in the shade. Pick the perfect spot – seek out the coolest areas of your home during warmer weather. Keep curtains and blinds closed to prevent sun heating up rooms, especially your bedroom.

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BRUCE FELLOWS’ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS In the early thirties, war hero Maurice Wilson got the idea of climbing Mount Everest solo. Several expeditions had already failed. Wilson decided to travel light. Although he got supplies at Fortnum’s, he dispensed with the champagne and quails stuffed with foie gras previously considered essential. In addition, to speed his conquest of the peak, he would fly there and land on the lower slopes. Ed Caesar tells this tale of barmy pluck in The Moth and the Mountain. In an always riveting book Wilson endears himself to the reader as he staggers on to his inevitable end. How you’ll wish he could avoid it! Julian escapes a high-pressure life in the city to run a bookshop at the seaside. That’s when Edward turns up with an unusual request. His wife is in rapid decline and his daughter has had to deliver a mysterious package to a high up in the Service. Well, we’re back in the land of John le Carre and his posthumous novel Silverview. It’s all very mysterious of course and rather confusing at first but all the better for that. With the usual intriguing and well-drawn characters, we get a fascinating and totally gripping insight into the lives of spies and their families. An excellent novel. Square Haunting is Francesca Wade’s enthralling and often moving account of how five women in the first part of the twentieth century living in Mecklenburgh Square in Bloomsbury fought for an intellectual and independent life. Virginia Woolf was one and her search for ‘a room of one’s own’ was the search of them all: Dorothy L Sayers, of detective story fame; Jane Harrison, classicist; Eileen Power, historian and Hilda Doolittle, the modernist poet known as HD. Wade brings them vividly to life, how they lived, their struggles, their relationships, how they dressed, even the furnishings of their rooms; above all their magnificent successes. It’s inspiring. Bridget and Michelle got to university and have good lives. But is that because of or despite the parents they share? In her intriguing novel My Phantoms, Gwendoline Riley, through her heroine Bridget, gives us the information to make a decision. Her parents separate but her father continues to insist the world revolves around him. Her mother, Hen, becomes the focus of the story, forever seeking to belong, never quite making it. Bridget conducts a sort of double act with Hen, at times sad, at others funny, sometimes cruel, often moving. This is a brilliant portrait of a mother-daughter relationship. Families, eh, who’d have ‘em? Penance for Jerry Kennedy, by George V. Higgins, is a fast-paced, funny novel that entertains from start to finish with sparkling dialogue that leaps from the page. Jerry is a hardworking and honest trial lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts who does his best for every client from small time career burglar to high-powered accountant though he gets constant grief from everyone including his ne’erdo well son and his wife, who goes silent on him over a property deal he isn’t keen on. Add in the taxmen who are trying to track him down and a perfect storm is on the way. This is a great read.

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Congratulations to all who organised or took part in street parties and any other events to mark the Platinum Jubilee We welcome confirmation that the zebra crossing by Westbury C of E school on passage Road is due to be installed at the end of July/early August. We have asked for the retrospective planning application in Hobhouse Close to be referred to a planning committee The Voi e-scooter scheme has been extended further in our area. Please contact us if you witness any problems with parking of the scooters Next ward zoom meeting at 7pm on 12th July; please go to http://tiny.cc/ WandHJul22 to book in. There will not be a meeting in August

Inheritance Tax - Traps for the unwary

The rules apply to anyone who has sold their home or downsized to a smaller property since July 2015.

Bereaved families face paying up to £140,000 in avoidable inheritance tax due to bewilderment over the death duty’s “most confusing” rule.

How the family home allowance works : •

Since 2018 homeowners have benefited from extra tax breaks on their main home when passing it on to a direct descendant known as the “main residence nil rate band”, or “family home allowance”. Today this stands at £175,000 and comes on top of the standard £325,000 allowance. Spouses and civil partners can share their allowances.

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People who sell an expensive property to downsize or to go into care can claim a tax credit known as the “downsizing addition” so they still qualify for the enhanced protections. But many are unaware they qualify. Now, with more people downsizing, living longer and moving into care in later life, an increasing number risk missing out.

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Inheritance tax is charged at 40pc of all assets above £325,000. From April 2017 a new, higher threshold including a “family home allowance”, began to be phased in. To be eligible it must be passed to direct descendants. The allowance stands at £175,000. Married couples will be able to pass on estates of up to £1m to direct descendants, including a family home. Estates over £2m lose the relief at a rate of £1 for every £2 over the threshold. People who sell an expensive property to downsize or go into care can claim the ”downsizing addition” so they still qualify for the new threshold, as long as most of the estate is left to direct descendants

As an example, consider a widow who sold her house in 2018 for £400,000 and moved into residential care, but later died in 2020, leaving £650,000 in investments and £350,000 in cash to her family.

What’s more is that families who thought they had avoided the duty by making legal, tax-free gifts were told to pay thousands of pounds after being found to be in breach of so-called gift with reservation of benefit laws.

Her relatives use her and her former husband’s main IHT allowance so the investment portfolio passes tax free. They wrongly believe they cannot claim the family home allowance, as the house was sold previously, and are hit with a £140,000 death tax bill.

The tax rules are meant to stop people from rattling around big houses to make the most of tax breaks on their homes, but it is the families who have to claim the addition and most lay executors have no idea it exists at all.

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QUIZ TIME The letter V 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Victorinox is famous as the manufacturer of which iconic red tool? Which ski resort in the south west of Switzerland is famously frequented by British royalty and world celebrity? The Treaty of Versaille officially ended the state of war between which combattants? Queen Victoria had how many grandchildren - a) 15 or less, b) 16 to 30 or c) 31 or more? Name these three British aircraft -

4. 5.

daughter of which famous sportsman, and at which sport did she represent Wales at the 1990 Commonwealth Games? Put these sporting events in terms of distance covered, shortest first - The Epsom Derby, the event Sebastian Coe won gold in at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, and the maximum race distance in a 4 lap heat of international speedway racing. Name the last Swedes to win the Wimbledon singles tennis titles. Which British golfer has won the most major championships in their career?

The letter W 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Name the six English cities beginning with the letter W. Name the deadly tree that first appeared in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In which fictional town is Coronation Street set? In what year was the Battle of Waterloo fought? On a standard Monopoly board name all the specific locations beginning with the letter W.

Pot Luck 1. 2. 3. 4.

Sport 1. 2.

How may legs does a common woodlouse have? Ian Fleming and Sean Connery both served with which of the UK armed forces? “Better Boy”, “Early Girl” and “Mr Stripey” are all types of which fruit or vegetable? Identify these Highway Code signs

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Gifts made in your lifetime may be subject to inheritance tax on your death, depending on who the recipient of the gift is and their relationship to you, the value of the gift and when it was made.

Inheritance Tax on Gifts

you have survived the gift by three years. This is known as ‘taper relief’ but it only applies to the tax due on the gift and not the value of the gift itself. Allowances and Exemptions on Gifts In each tax year, you can make gifts up to a certain value that will be free of inheritance tax. The following allowances are available.

Lifetime gifts can include gifts of money, personal goods, properties and shares. If you give away more than £3,000 in one tax year (see below), the gift becomes what is called a Potentially Exempt Transfer (PET). The value of the PET is included in your estate for inheritance tax purposes for the seven years following the date of the gift. Once you have survived for seven years from the date of the gift, the value of the gift falls out of your estate and is therefore not subject to inheritance tax.

Annual Allowance

If you make significant PETs during your lifetime, exceeding the amount of your nil rate band allowance for inheritance tax (currently £325,000), you must consider the following points:

You can give as many gifts of up to £250 in value to as many people as you wish in each tax year, provided you have not used another allowance on the same person. Birthday or Christmas gifts that are paid out of your regular income are exempt from inheritance tax.

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Any inheritance tax due as a result of your death on the PET is normally payable by the recipient of the gift unless your Will specifies. Gifts made within three years before your death are taxed at 40%. The tax due reduces by a certain percentage each year once

Each person is entitled to an annual gift allowance of £3,000 (or a maximum of £6,000 if the previous year’s allowance is unused) without there being any implications for inheritance tax. This is a total gift allowance, and it is not an amount per recipient. Up to £3,000 can be given to one person, or the amount can be split between several people. Small Gift Allowance

Gifts for Weddings or Civil Partnerships Lifetime gifts on the occasion of marriage or registration of a civil partnership are exempt from inheritance tax. The allowance that is available will depend on the relationship between the

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AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DISHES - AFGHANISTAN From June’s stop off in the deep south of the USA we head this month into southern Asia - and the landlocked country of Afghanistan. It seems as if most countries have a popular dish of ”rice with meat” - think risotto, paella, special fried rice, Jollof etc - and Afghanistan is no different. This dish is called Kabuli Pulao, or Afghan Carrot and Sultana Jewelled Rice with Lamb, and despite what you might think from all the seasonings it is a delicious, fragrant non-spicy dish. It’s not difficult to prepare but the various steps take a little, while so not a quick supper.

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3 cups of uncooked basmati rice (think small takeaway coffee cup size) 600g diced stewing lamb (about 2cm rough cubes) 3 carrots 50g sultanas 50g pomegranate seeds 1 large onion 4 cloves garlic 6 tbsp sunflower / cooking oil 3 tsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp tomato paste 3 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cardamon (about 10 pods crushed) 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp salt a pinch of saffron 1 handful chopped pistachios

Method

Soak the saffron in a small glass of warm water. Get your rice going. Rinse the dried rice in cold water and strain. Repeat 3 times to remove excess starch - this will aid you getting fluffy rice. Put the rice into a large saucepan, add 1 tsp of salt and twice the quantity (so 6 cups) of boiling water. Stir once to help the anti-sticking process, bring to the boil and cover. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes - you only want the rice partly cooked. Remove from the heat, strain the rice and rinse it in cold water, then set to one side to cool. More prep. now. Peel and slice the onion and garlic cloves, peel the carrots and slice into fine batons (aka julienne), and rinse the sultanas. In a large pan (a big frying pan is fine) heat half the sunflower oil until it is nice and hot, then add in the diced lamb. Fry gently for about 10 minutes until it is browned nicely on all sides. Remove from the pan, leaving the leftover oil behind, and set aside in a bowl. Now add the onions to the oil in the pan and fry gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for a further 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, together with the turmeric, black pepper, cumin, cardamom and remaining tsp of salt. Mix well in the pan, frying gently for 5 minutes. Add 500ml of boiling water to the spice mixture, mix well and then return the lamb to the pan. Add half the saffron water to the pan as well, stir well, bring to the boil and then reduce to a very gentle simmer. Cover the pan and allow to cook for about an

Afghanistan Fact File Location: Central / South Asia, bordered by Pakistan ( E & S), Iran (W), Turkmenistan (NW), Uzbekistan (N), Tajikistan (NE) and China (NE & E) Capital: Kabul Population: 40.2 million Official Language: Pashto and Dari Comparative size: Just over 2.5 times the size of the United Kingdom Currency: Afghani

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DISHES - AFGHANISTAN hour / hour and a quarter, checking to stir occasionally and adding a drop more water if necessary to keep the sauce level up. 6. While the meat simmers away it is time to prepare your carrots. In a separate frying pan gently melt the 2 tbsp of butter, increase the heat slightly and add your carrot sticks to the pan. Fry the carrots for 3 minutes, then sprinkle over the sugar, coat the carrots and let them fry / caramelise for a further 5 minutes. Remove the carrots from the pan and set to one side (including half a dozen batons set aside separately to use as a garnish). 7. Now gently fry the sultanas in the residue butter left in the pan for 3 minutes, remove from the pan and set aside - again keeping a few separate for garnishing purposes. 8. Once the meat is cooked remove it from the heat. Carefully separate the lamb from the sauce and set it to one side. You will be left with the sauce in the pan which will have reduced and be nice and thick. At this point add in an extra cupful of boiling water - you want to be sure you have enough sauce for the finished dish. Now you put the sauce through a sieve into a jug, which will allow you to remove the leftover onion and garlic pulp and will also help you spot any rogue bits of cooked lamb left behind. 9. It’s time to assemble the dish - away from the heat. This should be done in a casserole dish or pan that has a lid and that is suitable for use on a hob - a Le Cruesset thingy is perfect. (I suspect you can do this final cooking stage in the oven, replacing the tea-towel with foil - but I haven’t tried it). 10. In the bottom of your pan add the remaining 3tbsp of sunflower oil, and a similar amount of boiling water. Now start layering the dish on top add about a quarter of your cooked rice to the pan, enough to cover the

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bottom. Add about a quarter of your sauce onto the rice, then a third of your meat, and a third of your carrots, sultanas and pomegranate seeds. Repeat the layering process twice more - rice, sauce, meat, carrots, sultanas and pomegranate. You should be left with enough rice to create one final layer on top and some remining sauce to drizzle over. Finally create a couple of “vents” in the rice by sticking in the handle end of a wooden spoon (or similar - a clean garden dibber would work!). Once you have done this return thec asserole / pan to the hob, heat until you start to see steam coming from the vent holes, then cover the top of the dish with a clean tea-towel and then the lid. Reduce to a very low heat and let the dish steam very gently for about 35 minutes. Be careful not to set fire to the tea towel! After the 35 minutes are up remove the lid and tea towel and check to make sure the rice is cooked through (it will be!). To serve, drizzle the remaining saffron water over the top of the rice, and garnish with the remaining carrots, sultanas and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle the crushed pistachios on top and serve straight from the pan.

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Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) vs Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) A power of attorney is a document by which one person (the “donor”) gives another person (the “attorney”) the power to act on their behalf and in their name.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were introduced in 2007 by the Mental Capacity Act and replaced the old system of enduring powers of attorney (EPAs). Like the EPA, the LPA remains effective after the donor loses mental capacity.

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Bristolians as it was for people in Jesus’ time. The competition offers us the opportunity to open up this question once again within the context of this window. Rather than the four panels at the base of the window quoting the conclusion of the story (which Edward Colston took as his motto) we will use them to provide the context of the story and allow the window, with its the Victorian artistry, to provoke the contemporary viewer with the same challenge to broaden and expand our understanding of the question “And who is my neighbour?” just as Jesus provoked the lawyer.

St Mary Redcliffe Church is inviting individuals, community groups, organisations and schools both locally and nationally to enter an exciting competition to create new designs for four stained-glass panels for their Good Samaritan window reflecting the theme ‘And who is my neighbour?’. The church, which has been a place of Christian worship for over 800 years, is looking for creative and imaginative designs that will work well across the four small panels of glass that run along the bottom of the North Transept’s central window and will complement the window as a whole.

The competition is open to everyone, including those under 18 years old and the judging panel will consider all types of design. The winning entry will be recreated in stained glass and subject to legal permissions, will replace the plain panels currently installed in the window after the original panels were removed due to their association with the slave trader, Edward Colston. The shortlisted entries will be displayed in an exhibition at St Mary Redcliffe Church and on the church’s website from 20th August to 18th September. Members of the public will be invited to view the designs and make comments before the judging panel make their final design. Comments made by the general public will be considered in the final judging process.

The North Transept window tells the story, commonly known as The Good Samaritan, in which a lawyer tests Jesus by asking him, ‘And who is my neighbour? The story has many messages, but one of them is that the lawyer’s concept of ‘neighbour’ needs to be challenged, broadened and expanded. That lesson is as much a challenge for 21st-century

Over the last five years, St Mary Redcliffe Church has been proactive in addressing contested heritage arising from our history in the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans. In 2020, following the removal of the Colston statue during the Black Lives Matter demonstration, St Mary Redcliffe was encouraged to act

Rt Reverend Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol added, “I am delighted to see this fantastic competition being launched by St Mary Redcliffe Church. It’s an excellent idea to go out to the community to seek ways to reimagine what the stainedglass panels might look like today. I am so pleased to see SMR engaged in this work as it aligns strongly with my personal commitment to racial justice and my desire to see positive change in the Diocese of Bristol.”

in coordination with Bristol Cathedral and four Victorian stained-glass panels dedicated to Edward Colston that formed part of its North Transept window were removed. In the spirit of openness and inclusivity, St Mary Redcliffe decided to run this competition to find new ideas for stained-glass panels that are in recognition of the deep wrongs inflicted on so many in the past. What has become increasingly clear, as we understand more of our history, is that philanthropy built on the back of injustice is immoral and should not be commemorated. The removal of the stained-glass commemorating Colston forms part of an ongoing process of historical evaluation and analysis designed to ensure that the church’s presentation of its past accords with its modern values, vision statement and mission.

St Mary Redcliffe Church Stained Glass Design Competition And Who is My Neighbour? A competition to redesign four small panels of one of the major stained-glass windows of St Mary Redcliffe Church

Canon Dan Tyndall said, “The successful design will help us to remember our past, enable everyone to experience the gospel and leave us all feeling a sense of hope in our shared future. Rather than hurriedly create new stained-glass panels, we wanted to take the time to reflect, consult and design a solution that is well-considered, represents our world view today, and will stand the test of time. I am very much looking forward to seeing all the designs.”

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authority over the colonies whilst expanding its reach into North America. Robert Dinwiddie sent a constant stream of communications back to London detailing French encroachment in the Ohio Valley and thus was able to make the English Government fully understand that in order to realise their expansionist goals on the continent, the depredations of the French would have to be contained. In Virginia Dinwiddie saw that a key element of his strategy was the need to protect the colonists and their lands by a force of trained militia, rather than existing untrained but well-meaning volunteers. By November 1753 the French were already overrunning the forts, and Dinwiddie attempted to remedy the Ohio River situation by appointing a very bright 21-year-old Surveyor as his adjutant for the southern district of Virginia. One of this new adjutant’s tasks was to recruit forces to relieve the Ohio River forts. However, the young surveyor was outnumbered and forced on that occasion to capitulate to the French.

This month’s history note relates to America’s independence from Great Britain, and a ‘hinge moment’ that stemmed from a decision made by a Scotsman born in the 17th century and later buried in Clifton. Robert Dinwiddie, was a successful Glasgow merchant who built on his commercial skills when entering the colonial service. One of his early appointments was as the Royal Collector of Customs in Bermuda, where it was said of him, “Although diligent in his duties, his mercantile experience enabled him to become one of the wealthiest men in the colony”. His reputation for probity and diligence brought him to the attention of Sir Robert Walpole, Great Britain’s first Prime Minister, who decided that he was the best person to be sent to the American Colonies as Surveyor-General for the whole of the Southern District of the Americas. Dinwiddie went on to become Governor of the Royal Colony of Virginia. As colonial administrator one of his responsibilities were the forts of the Ohio valley, which had been erected by the colonists to protect themselves against the incursions of the French. His success was in part due to his ability to cultivate friendships with many powerful Virginians, even becoming a partner in the Ohio Company. However, he always was true to his brief to maintain Britain’s

However the situation in which the adjutant found himself, together with the problems he encountered during that expedition, taught him valuable strategic lessons. History shows us that those hard lessons were obviously well learned and turned out to be much to our (GB’s) cost. By the following year the young adjutant had shown such promise that he had already been promoted to a Major, and then under Dinwiddie’s instruction to LieutenantColonel. With the necessary instructions, and a crown passport, he was invested with the authority to present a letter to the Commandant of the French forces. The letter contained a warning that the Ohio lands had already been claimed by the British Crown and any further Frenchled encroachment would not be allowed. His reports and notes which can be seen in the collection at Virginia University stated that: “I was commissioned and appointed 51

HISTORY NOTES NO. 172 - JULIAN LEA-JONES by the Honourable Robert Dinwiddie, Esq; Governor, of Virginia, to visit and deliver a letter to the Commandant of the French forces on the Ohio, and set out on the intended Journey the same day: The next, I arrived at Fredericksburg, and engaged Mr. Jacob Vanbraam, to be my French interpreter; and proceeded with him to Alexandria, where we provided Necessaries. From thence we went to Winchester, and got Baggage and Horses and from thence we pursued the new Road to Wills-Creek, where we arrived the 14th of November”.

judgement, activity, and zeal he exerted himself in the public cause when the whole North American continent was involved in a French & Indian War” (My thanks to the late Marguerite Fedden who included a transcript of his memorial in her book, Bristol Vignettes). To explain why Robert Dinwiddie’s actions resulted in a ‘hinge moment’ in world history we must consider his choice of protégé - the young surveyor with whom he had entrusted with the raising of militia and for the building of forts. The young Lieutenant-Colonel, now not so young, had learned his lessons well and as a result was now a General. The year of 1767 saw the Virginia House of Burgesses summarising the colonists’ case, the introductory clause of which was written by the member who referred to “Our Lordly masters in Great Britain”. It was the same member who, on 10th May 1775, was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, and on 30th April 1789 ws inaugurated as the 1st President of the United States. By now I expect that you have guessed that the person that Robert Dinwiddie gave that all important start to his military career to was George Washington. ` A question for you. If Robert Dinwiddie hadn’t seen the potential in the young George Washington, or hadn’t returned to England and died in Bristol, would someone else with similar capabilities have appeared on history’s stage, or would the British have gone on to win the American War of Independence with the result that America in 2022 would still be part of the British Commonwealth? But it isn’t, which is why the 4th of July is their special day!

Dinwiddie’s adjutant got back to Williamsburg the following January and submitted his report to him. Pleased with his adjutant’s handling of the matter Dinwiddie, much to the young soldier’s surprise, sent the report to the local printers and arranged for it to be distributed. This must have done a lot for the soldier’s credibility, because as history shows his skill in the affair was undoubtedly noted both by the leaders of the Virginia colony and by those further afield. In the meantime due to the strains of overwork and years of attempting to reconcile the irreconcilable Robert Dinwiddie asked Secretary of State Wiliam Pitt “The Elder” to be relieved of his position. This was granted and in 1759 he returned to England with his family, living first in London, then Bath, and finally at Clifton in Bristol where he died and was interred. A memorial to Dindiddie was installed in St Andrew’s Church Clifton. The church was destroyed in the Blitz of November 1940 and subsequently his memorial, along with the rubble remains of the church, was used to fill in the crypt. A transcript of his memorial reads “In this church are deposited the remains of Robert Dinwiddie Esq. formerly Governor of Virginia, who deceased July 27th 1770 in the 78th years of his age. The annals of that country will testify with what

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Latest album ‘Flicted is a good example of that sonic searching. It’s the final instalment of a trio of albums inspired by the work Hornsby has done with the legendary director Spike Lee. Following on from the equally brilliant Absolute Zero and Non-Secure Connection, it takes music that was composed for various film and television projects, including the Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, and reimagines them as proper songs. He’s also enlisted collaborators from the ranks of the American indie scene, all stemming from his relationship with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver fame (see below).

At just nine tracks long, there’s absolutely no fat. Instead it’s an often opaque diary of how Vernon was able to find warmth in the cold. It’s also one of the most important albums of its time, one that inspired a generation of singer-songwriters to grab their guitars and head off in search of inspiration.

The record itself is an exhibition of his range, both musically and lyrically. Starting off with the straightforward indie of Sidelines, complete with guest vocals from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, what follows is a series of twists and turns. Highlights include the blues and EDM mashing Maybe Now with its delightfully dirgy piano riff, the crazy jam Bucket List, the floaty and floaky Lidar and the funky protest song Had Enough.

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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. Henleaze Senior Film Club - Monday 25th July at 2pm. “The Full Monty” (1997 - cert. 15). Six unemployed steel workers form a striptease act to help boost their incomes. Despite insecurities, they perform before a sell-out audience who cheer them on to go the ‘Full Monty!’ Starring Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson & Lesley Sharp. 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 Singing for the Brain Sophia Simlat on 0117 961 0693, bristol@alzheimers.org.uk 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. Later Life Summer Fair Join us on

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Friday 15th July 1pm – 4pm at Westbury on Trym Village Hall for the very first ‘Later Life Sumer Fair’ organised by Harold Stephens and Home Instead. Come along to see what activities you could get involved in! Enjoy cake, free tea and coffee, games, a raffle, crafts and more. Raising money for Bristol Dementia Action Alliance. Save the date! Men at St. Peter’s Keep Fit class in St. Peter’s Church Hall every Tuesday 9:15 to 10:15 for men 60+, led by fitness instructor, Natasha Johnson, £5 per week. Contact Keith Bonham 0117 968 4972 or babubon38@gmail.com Menopause Matters Tricia Worthington, 07962 892 060, tricia_ 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

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is assured at our Tuesday evening rehearsals in Stoke Bishop. Please phone David Vicary on 07973 460 994. Nordic4 - technique based Nordic walking teaching and fitness to individual needs. Beginner Tasters, Beginner Courses, small weekly Walking Fitness Groups differentiated for pace and terrain. Specialist sessions: Nordic4 Joints, Seasonal walks and 1:1 Support To Sport. www. nordic4.com. Booking online or by phone. Call Katie on 07970741320 or email katie.atkins@nordic4.com to find out more. 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. Pilates with Helen. Move better, get stronger, increase flexibility. The Bank Fitness, 73 Henleaze Road. All abilities: Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30-10.20am, 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

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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.RSVP-west.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 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.

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We meet on Mondays in term time 9.30am to 11am for simple activities suitable for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 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. After a short summer break we will continue with meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Sea Mills Methodist Church. Our next talk will be on 8th September at 7.30pm. New members always welcome - FFI phone Pat 07779 203626 or Gail 0117 9685350. Sea Mills Repair Cafe. Saturday 9th July, 10.00 to 11.30am, Sea Mills Methodist Church- bring along your items to fix. Donations welcome. Refreshments available For further details see our facebook page ‘Sea Mills repair Cafe’ or email repaircafe. seamills@gmail.com 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. Soroptimist International Bristol sibristol@hotmail.co.uk, www.sigbi. org/Bristol Are you a calligrapher who would like to take it up again? The St Edyth’s Scribes are a long established group

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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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 will continue with Zoom talks on Friday evenings at 7:30 until we can return to the Village Hall. Membership for 2022 remains at £6 pa per head which enables you to see and take part in all talks. For more details email sblocalhistory@gmail.com or call 07780 438 303 for more details. 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 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.

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Booking required. Please contact Selina Newton 0117 9466434 or selinanewton@yahoo.co.uk. Toddlers Together, a community parent and toddler group, runs every Thursday during term time from 10am - 11:15am at the Methodist Church Hall in Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AA. There is a dedicated space for babies, a good range of toddler toys, craft tables, songs, prayer and ample tea, coffee and biscuits for mums, dads, carers and grandparents! We will ask for a £1 voluntary donation on the day. Pre-booking is required. Please visit www.westbury-parish-church.org. uk/youth-and-family/parents-andtoddlers/ for more information and to book your place. We look forward to welcoming you at this friendly group. Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild - Jenny on 0117 962 0108. The U3a Scrabble Group meets at the Beehive pub, Wellington Hill West, on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm. We are a very friendly non competitive group and welcome new members. For more info, please contact Heddy tel 07534 717 254 or email nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com 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 Westbury Aikido Club - visit www. westburyaikido.club, or email reenee@westburyaikido.club Westbury Art Club. We are small

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friendly group meeting in the Greenway Centre from 6pm to 8pm on Thursdays. Please ring 0117 962 9799 for more information. Westbury Folk / Country Dancing - come along to have some fun folk dancing on Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm at Westbury College in College Road. All dances are called and refreshments are available. FFI contact Christine on 07775 628524 or codonnell100@ btinternet.com Westbury Harriers. We are a friendly, inclusive running club based in 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 are pleased to announce their Summer Jubilee Concert on Friday 8th July, 7.30 pm at Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall (BS9 4AG). Free entry, with donations to choir funds. Bar available for refreshments. A celebratory evening of songs and readings. For more info email gwenalwakeel@yahoo.co.uk Westbury Singers If you enjoy singing, we invite you to join our friendly, non-auditioned, 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.

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

QUIZ ANSWERS Quiz Time - from page 26 The letter V 1) the Swiss Army knife; 2. Verbier; 3. Germany and the Allied Powers at the end of WW1; 4 c- she had 42 grandchildren; 5. Avro Vulcan, De Havilland Vampire, Vickers Viscount. Sport 1. netball; 2. footballer Terry Yorath, and rhythmic gymnastics; 3. Seb Coe’s race (1,500 metres), a speedway race (1,700m), the Derby (2,420m); 4. Stefan Edberg - but there has never been a Swedish female winner; 5. Sir Nick Faldo (6). The letter W 1. Wakefield, Wells, Westminster, Winchester, Wolverhampton and Worcester; 2. the Whomping Willow; 3. Weatherfield; 4. 1815; 5. Whitechapel Road and Whitehall. Pot Luck 1. fourteen 2. the Royal Navy; 3. tomatoes; 4. (l to r) no vehicles carrying explosives, quayside or riverbank, queues likely; 5. 2002 (“Like I Love You”). The letters X, Y and Z 1. Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke; 2. Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films; 3. Zanzibar; 4.false - it doesn’t have a spire; 5. Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) In the News 1. green; 2. Qatar (as hosts) and France (as reigning champions); 3. Sir Graham Brady; 4. Pyongyang; 5. Goose. Geography 1. at least 3,000 feet high; 2. they are the world’s largest and smallest landlocked countries; 3. 6,695km; 4.(l to r) Italy, Norway, Chile; 5. Staffordshire. Who Am I? Johnny Depp, Sue Perkins, Gareth Southgate, Meryl Streep. What Am I? - the London Eye Children’s Puzzles - from page 58 Who Am I? (l to r) Fran Kirby, Prince George, Shirley Ballas, Simon Cowell. Which Am I? Brazil, Great White Shark, Stilton, Pomegranate Anagrams (top row l to r) Texas, Florida, New Mexico; (middle row l to r) Washington, Oregon, California, (bottom row l to r) Montana, Wyoming, Oklahoma. Where Am I? (l to r) Scotland (Hadrian’s Wall), Greece (Santorini), Spain (Seville bull ring). 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.

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