The Bristol Nine Magazine - March 2022 by Andy Fraser

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The Highway Code has received a refresh, with a new set of rules that came into force at the end of January. As well as some 49 existing laws having been updated, new rules will be introduced.

New rule for drivers and motorcyclists at junctions

The changes are extensive and further information is available on the website link located at the bottom of this article. However, the key areas are summarised below.

Safe passing distances

The new rule states that when turning into or out of a junction, drivers should not cut across the path of any other road user, including cyclists, horse riders or horse-drawn vehicles, if doing so would cause the other road-user to slow down, stop or swerve. An amendment to existing Rule 163 sets out safe passing distances for drivers when overtaking cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and those in horse-drawn carriages.

Hierarchy of road users Previously The Highway Code stated all road users should be considerate towards each other, applying this principle to pedestrians and drivers equally. It meant that equal responsibility was originally placed on all road users for assuring the safety of others.

Drivers must give at least a 1.5 metre space when overtaking a cyclist at speeds of up to 30mph. More space should be allowed when overtaking at speeds of more than 30mph. Rule 72 establishes the right for cyclists to ride in the centre of their lane, to ensure that they remain visible.

The new hierarchy places responsibility on road users who could do greatest harm to others, and it is with them that the greatest obligation to protect the most vulnerable on the road now lies. Top of the hierarchy are lorry drivers, cars, vans buses and motorcycles. But it should be noted that cyclists, horse riders and horse-drawn carriage drivers have a greater responsibility to reduce the danger posed to pedestrians.

When passing a pedestrian who is walking in the road, drivers should allow at least two metres of space and maintain a low speed. Rule 213 has also changed and now states that on narrow sections of roads, horse riders may ride in the centre of the lane and drivers should allow them to do so for their own safety, to ensure they can see and be seen. Drivers should pass a horse at least 2 metres distance and at a slow speed.

Pedestrian priorities at junctions Prior to the rule change, road users would have given way to pedestrians who have started to cross the road into which they are turning. Under the new rules priority must be given to pedestrians who are waiting to cross the road, which means that if you are about to turn into a road and a pedestrian is waiting to cross, you should give way.

In all cases, drivers will now have to wait behind a motorcyclist, cyclist, horse rider, horsedrawn vehicle or pedestrian and not overtake if it is unsafe or not possible to meet these clearances. Extra care should be taken in poor weather, including high winds.

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THIS BS9 LIFE - DUNCAN HASKELL Waking up one morning last month, my usual routine was disrupted by what looked like a collection of brightly coloured sawdust and mini dark chocolate Coco Pops in the food cupboard. Even my slightly outdated internal processor didn’t take too long to realise what had happened. Mice!

burglars often return to the scene of the crime, we decided to try and catch the furry thieves in the act. Humane traps procured (we’re far too soft to even contemplate the other kind), we loaded them with the finest combination of peanut butter and oat biscuits and prepared for a long wait.

Ignoring my first thought, a feeling of relief that the rodents had opted to tuck into some cheap crackers instead of the bar of chocolate I’d been saving for an as-yet-undecided special occasion, Mrs Haskell and I swiftly moved on to the kind of deep clean that’s needed at such times.

Less than an hour later, the snap of a shutting door could mean only one thing, the looter had been detained. Everything you read tells you to release the little sneaks at least one mile away, but it was late and cold so I ventured to the nearest wild area and, with a full belly and story to tell, sent it on its merry way.

Cupboards and surfaces bleached to skinremoving levels, we turned our attention to how the intrepid intruder had snuck in. The fact that the area they concentrated on is less than two metres from where Frazzle (our dog) sleeps, made us believe that she may well be complicit in the whole scheme – cost of entry 20% of their edible stash.

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THE STORY OF ANDREW KELLER infamous Nazi death marches. In a brief moment when there was no guard visible, he jumped out of the column and was not spotted. He later learned that only two people from his group survived. He was nearly discovered when the German front passed over his hiding place, but his luck held and he finally emerged when he heard the voices of Russian liberators. The Russian soldiers took him to a displaced persons’ camp where former prisoners and prisoners of war were all held together. The day to day running of the camp was left to the German prisoners, who made life very difficult for a young Jewish man. He noticed that truckloads of prisoners were being taken away and, guessing (correctly) that they were being taken to fill the labour shortage in Russia, he escaped again. This time he crawled under three rolls of barbed wire on a moonless night and ran into the dark.

Bristol has a new blue plaque, at 41 Westbury Road, BS9 3AU, and I’ll bet none of you have heard of Andrew Keller, the person it is dedicated to. You should though, because many aspects of your daily life have been made possible by his work. From medical equipment to components of the tech you use every day, and even your clothes, developments and improvements were made because of his discoveries.

He spent three weeks trying to get back home to Hungary, travelling on false Red Cross papers. When he finally got home he found his mother and young cousin still alive, but his father, uncle and aunt had disappeared and were never seen again. Later he discovered his father had died in Buchenwald Concentration Camp, three weeks before it was liberated i n April 1945.

But there is another side to his story too, an incredible side which reads like the pages of a novel, because Andrew (born András) was a Holocaust survivor. He was born in 1925 in Budapest to a secular Hungarian Jewish family. During WWII, aged 19, he was conscripted into a brutal labour battalion, where he was forced to mend airfields damaged by Allied bombing. He was starved, beaten and expected to work until he died, in days, weeks or, if he was lucky, months. When the Allied planes flew over the prisoners quickly learned that the guards would run into the woods - so they would fan the flames of their fires to attract the planes’ attention. They hoped, even if they were shot for it, the runways would be bombed, the war would be over quicker and maybe their families would survive.

Even back in Budapest with his family he could not relax as, here too, men and boys were being indiscriminately snatched from the streets to ship back to help with the war effort in Russia. He had three terrifyingly narrow escapes where he was caught but managed to get free again. At the same time he was able to start University and, after some initial difficulties because of his false papers, enrolled into an accelerated programme in Chemistry, achieving his BSc in 1947. His abilities were evident even then as he started a Phd which he completed in two years. He had submitted, but not yet defended it, when he was warned by his English teacher in Budapest, a British industrialist thought to be an intelligence officer, that there was a warrant out for his arrest and that he should not go home. He immediately got on a train

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THE STORY OF ANDREW KELLER and left for England where this same teacher had arranged an interview for Andrew at ICI. That night the Iron Curtain came down and, had he tried to leave even a day later, he would have been trapped. Perhaps he was part of the brain drain, where promising scientists were encouraged to leave the Soviet sphere of influence during the Cold War. He got the post at ICI, allowing him to stay in England. (In an interesting twist to the story, another candidate for the post was a young scientist called Margaret Roberts, who later married Dennis Thatcher and went into politics). Andrew came to Bristol in 1955 to take up a post at Bristol University where he worked until his death in 1999. He never spoke about his early life, being entirely focused on science, and this extraordinary part of his life remained unknown to most people until the unveiling of the Blue Plaque last August revealed it. As a scientist he had an impressive record, being awarded many prestigious honours , became a Fellow of The Royal Society in 1972, an elected member of the Academia Europaea

in 1994 and an elected External Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 1998. There is even a prize named after him now, The Andrew Keller Award for Best European Paperin ‘Polymer’ Journal. AK-01.png

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MUSIC - PRESENT, PAST AND PODCAST - DUNCAN HASKELL Album Of The Month Raised by Hailey Whitters If you only listen to modern country radio you’d come away with the impression that the genre solely consists of handsome young men singing songs about driving around in their car/truck with the top down and their feet up (is that even possible?). Thankfully, away from the whisky-stained airwaves, there’s plenty of great music still being made, as Hailey Whitters’ new record proves. One way that Whitters’ doesn’t deviate from the Nashville norm is the number of co-writers that she’s willing to work with. Familiar names such as Brandy Clark, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey and Bobby Pinson all lend a hand. Thankfully, rather than homogenising her sound, the long list of cohorts seem to have sharpened her focus. What we have on Raised is a collection of songs paying homage to her childhood home of Shueyville, Iowa and the wider Midwest. Bookended by a pair of classical compositions that whisk you away to the banks of the Mississippi, the album nicely balances poignant ballads with toe-tapping anthems. A loving upbringing looms large over Big Family, a fiddle-led party of a song. That familial feeling permeates the album, not least on The Grassman - a sweet dedication to her sodgrowing grandfather who was often confused with the local dope dealer. Other highlights include the empowering Plain Jane, “I ain’t afraid to wear my floors / it’s so last year to cover them all,” and the nostalgiaimbued ode to first crushes and lasting friendships Boys Back Home. Raised on the music of Alan Jackson, The Chicks and John Mellencamps, Whitters deserves to be held in the same regard as her idols. Now this is the music the radio stations should be playing Next Step Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Miranda Lambert

US reality show Nashville Star, Lambert seamlessly made the crossover to the country mainstream with the release of her major-label debut Kerosene in 2005. Two years later came Kerosene, an album which remains the highlight of the Texan’s long and distinguished career. The persona Lambert embodies throughout Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is that of a hell-raising popcountry outlaw. Opening track Gunpowder & Lead sets the dangerous tone and tells the tale of a victim of abuse who won’t take it any more, “His fist is big, but my gun's bigger / He'll find out when I pull the trigger.” It’s hard-hitting stuff that finds Lambert looking for her next fling on Guilty In Here before leaving a trail of broken hearts in her wake on Down. There are heartfelt moments too. More Like Her finds Lambert in quiet contemplative mood, reflecting “She's beautiful in her simple little way / She don't have too much to say when she gets mad” as she showcases her versatility as both a songwriter and a storyteller. You don’t have to be a country music fan to love these songs, but you do need to recognise a genuine badass when you hear one. Podcast of the Month How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams Not one for the casual listener this month but some practical information for anyone wanting to negotiate the music industry in 2022. Based on her book of the same name, entertainment industry entrepreneur Emily White guides you through the different elements needed to establish a career in music. Topics covered include creating marketing material, landing a sync placement, deciding on a live strategy and designing your merch. Interviews with Justin Vernon, Imogen Heap and others only add to the value of this insightful series. Duncan Haskell

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Name the actor, surname beginning with J, who played the lead role in the 1970's BBC drama I, Claudius. Name the world's most populated island. What was the 10th most popular boys name for babies born in 2021? And what was the most popular name beginning with J for a baby girl in 2021? Jesmond is a suburb of which UK city?

Sport 1.

Politics

2. 3. 4.

Name the Civil Servant who recently published the covid parties report. Dennis Howell was minister for what during the summer of 1976, and what was his amended role later that year? Sir Peter Bottomley MP and Harriet Harman MP hold which unofficial titles in the House of Commons? Fill in the gaps in this chronological list of permanent leaders of the Liberal Democrats - Paddy Ashdown - xxxx Menzies Campbell - xxxx - Tim Farron xxxx - Jo Swinson - xxxx Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, represents which party in Parliament?

4. 5.

Which team recently won the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations? Name the five cities that hosted an Ashes Test Match in the recent series in Australia. Name the two men who recently won the Australian Open Wheelchair Men's Doubles title. Dave Ryding recently won Great Britain's first ever World Cup race in what event? Name the four golf majors in the order with which they are played during the year.

Scandinavia (defined as Norway, Finland and Iceland) 1. 2.

The letter K

What are human finger nails made from? Name the Indonesian volcano that erupted in 1883, the second deadliest eruption ever recorded. Robin had a top 10 UK single hit with "Halfway Down The Stairs", but who is his more famous uncle?

All beginning with the letter K, who had top 20 UK hits in a) 2004 with "Bedshaped", b) 1976 with "Little Does She Know" and c) 1980 with "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime"? Name these animals.

Denmark,

Sweden,

Which capital city is the largest by population? Which country (excluding autonomous territories) is the largest by area? Which countries are not European Union member states? The Tivoli Gardens are an amusement park in which Scandinavian city? Name the famous Norwegian ferry service that travels the length of the coastline.

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

Leodis was the Roman name for which English city? Lurcio was played by which comic actor in Up Pompeii? Lonicera is the name given to which family of usually fragrant garden shrubs? Name the last UK Prime Minister to have a surname beginning with the letter L. Name the three current Bristol council wards that begin with the letter L. (continued overleaf)

QUIZ TIME Red Things

3. 4.

Mars is one of the four "terrestrial" planets - name the other three. Name the bands who had hits with these albums - "Stars" (1991), "Stadium Arcadium" (2006), and "The Circle and the Square" (1986). There are 8,600 of these red icons in London - phone boxes, post boxes or buses? Name these flags -

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had how many children - seven, eight or nine? What invasion triggered the First Gulf War, and in what year? From which building were the shots fired that killed President Kennedy in Dallas in 1963?

London Name these famous London locations -

Who Am I?

In which years did Red Rum win the Grand National?

History 1. 2.

In what year was the Cuban Missile Crisis? Who won the 1980 Men's Olympic figure skating championship, and where?

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AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DISHES - JAMAICA From Central Africa last month we head west, northwest, to the Caribbean Sea and the island of Jamaica, to try out two of their most common and popular dishes. The motivation to do this was the receipt of a lovely box of tropical foodstuffs from Kathryn at Irie Box, a new little Bristolian business she has established to bring the flavours of the Caribbean into our kitchens.

a pea in sight. In Jamaica kidney beans are, apparently, called peas - even though other beans are called beans. It is usually cooked as an accompaniment - going well with the ackee and saltfish - but can also be the main dish itself - healthy, filling, tasty and easy to cook. I loved it. I hope, you do to.

We ordered the "Ackee and Saltfish Recipe Box" which gave us everything we needed to put together what is regarded by many as Jamaica's national dish. Both the main ingredients were new to me, and the nutty flavour of the ackee (actually a savoury fruit) and the dry saltfish (usually cod or pollock preserved in salt) combined beautifully with the other supplied ingredients to produce a really colourful, tasty, easy to cook dish.

Ingredients - serves 2 to 3 people depending on the size of their hunger.

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Jamaican Rice and Peas

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1 x 400g tin of kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 x 400g tin of coconut milk ("light" is fine) 4 spring onions, finely sliced long grain rice, enough when uncooked to fill 2 medium wine glasses 1/2 tsp of fresh thyme, removed from the stalk 1/2 tsp ground allspice (also known as pimenta seeds - If you can't get allspice use 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon and 2-3 cloves) 1 x Scotch Bonnet chilli (optional) - do not chop 1 medium wineglass of cold water salt and pepper 1 tsp oil

Method 1.

In a medium saucepan heat the oil to a moderate temperature then add in the spring onions. Gently fry the onions for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add in the thyme, kidney beans,

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Are you protecting your cash from inflation? As you will no doubt be aware, inflation is at its highest rate for 30 years, having risen to 5.4% in the 12 months to December. At the time of writing the average bank account interest rate is 0.06%! This news is extremely unwelcome as inflation has the potential to significantly devalue your cash in real terms over time. Effectively, your purchasing power is ravaged as you live through retirement. Perhaps you have spent your whole working life saving up a nest egg for you and your loved ones. You may have only recently come into ‘cash’ after inheriting money, downsizing or selling a house or business. The issue is that even if interest rates rise this year, the rates offered for saving accounts are likely to be significantly below the rate of inflation. Therefore reviewing your assets this year will be key to protecting your wealth from inflation. At times of high inflation and low interest rates, it simply isn’t ideal to hold on to too much cash.

Investments have always provided better growth potential than savings in the long-term. In addition, utilising key tax shelters such as ISAs and pensions is a simple and effective way to further protect investment returns – and mitigate the impact of inflation. Remember, this year’s ISA allowance has to be used by 5th April or it is gone forever. From 6th April a new ISA allowance is available. ‘ISA Season’ is often a great time to review, and potentially switch, existing under-performing cash ISAs and also make new tax efficient ISA contributions. We are happy to offer a complimentary investment review so you can be sure you are doing everything you can to protect your cash assets, whether from inflation or any other external factors. To book your financial planning review with Chartered independent financial adviser Richard Higgs, by calling 0117 3636 212 or emailing office@haroldstephens.co.uk. Harold Stephens provides friendly financial advice in the local community on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50 High Street, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DZ. The firm specialises in advising later life clients on their investments and pensions, long-term care, inheritance tax and estate planning. 44

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VIEW FROM THE LORD MAYOR’S PARLOUR The start of the New Year has been a relatively quiet time in the Lord Mayor’s diary, as I’m told it usually is. There has been a bit of a focus in the last month on celebrating special events for particular communities within the city.

As I write we are also in the swing of celebrating the start of the lunar year of the Tiger. I attended a celebration at Bristol Museum which brought together groups from across East Asia where lunar new year is celebrated with community groups from around Bristol. We were treated to a display of dances, including a traditional dragon dance, put together by community groups from across Bristol. The new year celebrations continue throughout February with several events still to come as I write.

On the 26th January I hosted a flag-raising ceremony and reception at City Hall to mark Indian Republic Day, the anniversary of the Indian Constitution coming into effect in 1950 which created the modern Indian state.

The slowdown in formal events has left me with more time to focus on the more practical tasks that come with being Lord Mayor. Part of the role is to chair Council meetings, and on the 15th February I will be chairing the Council’s annual budget setting meeting. This is usually a marathon session which runs for six hours or more, and this year looks like being no exception. As Lord Mayor I can steer clear of the politics and focus on the process of running the meeting, which makes a nice change. The only slight downside is that the meeting will be on my birthday, which isn’t exactly how I had hoped to celebrate!

We hold many of these kind of ceremonies to mark different national days. They are usually relatively low-key events and pass unnoticed by many. It is always a real pleasure though to meet and learn about the different communities that make up our City, and I think it is important to recognise these special occasions as part of our combined history. Being able to do that as Lord Mayor is a sign of how we are all a part of Bristol’s story, whatever our backgrounds.

I have also been focussing a lot on my role as Chair of the Downs Committee. It is a fascinating job which historically falls to the Lord Mayor due to a law dating back to 1861. We are working on reviewing how the committee works and what we are trying to achieve, and hopefully you will see a public engagement coming out on that very soon. I’m moving now into the final few months of my year as Lord Mayor, with the handover to my successor due on the 24th May. In the mean time I’m looking forward to meeting many more people at more events, so if you have an event coming up and would like me to attend, please just get in touch at lordmayor@bristol.gov.uk. Steve Smith, Lord Mayor of Bristol 48

Obtaining title to land by Adverse Possession - "Squatters rights” 1. Adverse possession of registered land Prior to the coming into force of the Land Registration Act 2002, a squatter could acquire the right to be registered as proprietor of registered land if they had been in adverse possession of the land for a minimum of 12 years. However that Act created a regime that applies only to registered land. It makes it more likely that a registered proprietor will be able to prevent an application for adverse possession of their land being completed. Now adverse possession of registered land for 12 years of itself will no longer affect the registered proprietor’s title. However: • after 10 years’ adverse possession, the squatter will be entitled to apply to be registered as proprietor in place of the registered proprietor of the land; • on such an application being made the registered proprietor will be notified and given the opportunity to oppose the application; • if the application is not opposed the squatter will be registered as proprietor in place of the registered proprietor of the land; • if the application is opposed, it will be rejected unless either • it would be wholly unfair (by virtue of his conduct) for the registered proprietor to seek to dispossess the squatter and the squatter ought in the circumstances to be registered as proprietor; • the squatter is for some other reason entitled to be registered as proprietor; • the squatter has been in adverse possession of land adjacent to their own under the mistaken but reasonable belief that they are the owner of it, the exact line of the boundary with this adjacent land has not been determined and the estate to which the application relates was registered more than a year prior to the date of the application.

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2. Adverse possession: the essentials Adverse possession requires factual possession of the land, with the necessary intention to possess and without the owner’s consent. You must show that the squatter and any predecessors through whom they claim have been in adverse possession for at least 10 years ending on the date of the application. 2.1 Factual possession Factual possession signifies an appropriate degree of physical control. It must be a single and exclusive possession. Thus an owner of land and a person intruding on that land without his consent cannot both be in possession of the land at the same time. The question what acts constitute a sufficient degree of exclusive physical control must depend on the circumstances, in particular the nature of the land and the manner in which land of that nature is commonly used or enjoyed ... Everything must depend on the particular circumstances, but broadly what must be shown as constituting factual possession is that the alleged possessor has been dealing with the land in question as an occupying owner might have been expected to deal with it and that no one else has done so.Where the land was previously open ground, fencing is strong evidence of factual possession, but it is neither indispensable nor conclusive.

2.2 The intention to possess What is required is not an intention to own or even an intention to acquire ownership but an intention to possess. This means the intention, in one’s own name and on one’s own behalf, to exclude the world at large, including the owner with the paper title if he be not himself the possessor, so far as reasonably practicable and so far as the processes of the law will allow. Email: enquiries@lyonslaw.co.uk 2.3 Possession without the owner’s Website: www.lyonslaw.co.uk consent Telephone: 0117 950 6506 Possession is never ‘adverse’ if it is enjoyed under a lawful title. If, therefore, a person occupies or uses An established and progressive law firm land by permission of the owner with providing a personal and cost-effective legal the paper title and his permission has service for commercial and individual clients. not been duly determined, he cannot be treated as having been in ‘adverse • Family & Divorce Law possession’ as against the owner of • Co-habitation disputes the paper title. • Inheritance disputes • Wills and Living Wills These are potentially complicated claims in which obtaining legal advice • Powers of Attorney is often a wise move. • Administration of Trusts • Property - sales and purchases

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21st CENTURY MYSTERIES Streaming… most of us do it but what do we actually know about it? Let’s dig into the good, the bad and the downright perplexing of this modern phenomenon… What Is Streaming? Streaming is a way of s e n d i n g / receiving data over a network. Streaming allows you to play content such as television shows, podcasts, movies, music and video games without the need to download large files. Sent as a continuous flow of data, you’re able to start watching (streaming) a film the moment your device receives the corresponding data, with the rest of the data transmitted in real time. Smooth streaming relies on a strong internet /4G/5G connection. If you have that, and a subscription to the relevant platforms, a vast catalogue of visual and audio treats awaits. How Does Streaming Work? Streaming works by breaking down content into small pieces of data and then transferring them to your computer or mobile. Once your device receives this data, both audio and visual, its able to interpret what it has received and can begin playing your chosen song, game or the latest episode of your favourite show. As we mentioned, you don’t need a large amount of computer space when streaming as you are not downloading content onto your device. However, companies like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Video that provide the content will need vast servers or online (cloud) storage for housing everything that can be streamed. What Are the Downsides of Streaming? Most providers charge a monthly subscription fee in order to be able to stream their content, but that doesn’t mean that shows currently on

platforms like Netflix will always be on there. Contracts may not be renewed and shows may suddenly disappear. Similarly, with music, your favourite artist may not always be available to stream – this recently happened when Neil Young and Joni Mitchell removed their songs from Spotify and is something that doesn’t happen if you own the physical product. You also need to have fast and reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth in order to prevent slow play and buffering (that annoying interruption in play when data is loading). A dodgy connection can lead to a significant drop in audio and visual quality that may have you reaching for your Blu-ray discs/vinyl records We’ve Head That Streaming Is Bad For Musicians, Is This True? That depends on how you look at things. Streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music offer new musicians a way to get their songs heard without requiring the backing of a label. Uploading songs is relatively simple, far more so than having to produce, market and sell a physical product, and it’s easy to stream them too. However, the bigger issue is how little money is distributed to songwriters via these platforms, making it almost impossible for most musicians to make a living through streaming music. For example, Forbes recently reported that for 1 million plays of a song, artists receive roughly the following: Amazon Music $5,000; Apple Music $5,000-$5,500; Google Play $12,000; Pandora $1,400; Spotify $3,000-$6,000; YouTube $1,700. What Is Live Streaming? As well as streaming pre-existing content, you can also stream live video and audio content such as talks or gigs as it is being created. This can be done through social media sites such as Instagram Live, Facebook Live and LinkedIn Live. The world’s most popular live streaming platform is Twitch, with 15 million daily users using it to stream live content. And what do most people watch on Twitch you might ask? The answer is that they mainly watch other people playing videogames – welcome to 2022!

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Working with animals who are unable to express themselves verbally makes it very difficult to have a virtual consultation. Invariably when your appointment is due the cat has taken refuge under the bed or behind the sofa and is refusing to co-operate. Technology is also a bit of a nightmare when it’s not working. I think we are all

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HISTORY NOTES NO. 168 - JULIAN LEA-JONES Bristol's little seen saint I wonder how many are aware of local sculptor Steve Joyce’s 1985 statue of St Odelia? His splendid statue of the saint stands amidst a quiet space for visitors in an inner courtyard of our Lower Maudlin Street Eye Hospital. Unless visitors follow the statue’s gaze, they may not even notice the model bird suspended high above, and even then, they may not appreciate its significance.

years old her adopted parents placed her in a convent at Besancon. During her subsequent baptism her sight was miraculously restored when her eyes were touched by the officiating Bishop and he reportedly said to her, “Now you will see the Kingdom of Heaven”. After a number of setbacks, she became reconciled with her birth bfamily. Her father was so impressed by her piety, and presumed divine protection from murderous attempts on her life, that he offered her his Rhineland castle at Hohenburg, later renamed as Odilienburg, as a convent, where she was installed as Abbess. Renowned for miracle cures and visions, she went on to found a second convent at Niedermunster. After her death her shrine became a place of pilgrimage for those with eye diseases. Her popularity resulted in her canonisation and henceforward she was recognised as the Patron Saint of The Blind, and of the Alsace region. However, it wasn’t until 1807 that Pope Pius VII made her sainthood official with her own feast day. But what was the significance of the bird? According to legend, when Odelia was trying to escape her father’s clutches, a mountain opened forming a cave to give her a hiding place. Later when it was safe the rocks again opened releasing, her at which point she spied a bird.

As with most saints’ lives, dates and legends vary. Odelia, (or Odilia), is reported to have been the daughter of Lord Adalric of Alsace and was born in the eighth or ninth century. According to the Wordsworth’s Dictionary of Saints she was born blind and her father considered her handicap brought disgrace to the family and wanted her killed. Fortunately, her mother saved her but only at the personal expense of giving the baby to be raised by a peasant family who were not told of the baby’s noble background. Thus, Odelia survived, and when she was twelve

Other accounts say that the bird was the first creature she saw when her vision was restored. Whichever version is correct no one knows. As with many legends the passing of time has resulted in a proliferation of different versions of the story of Saint Odelia. However all versions agree on one point, Odelia is recognised as the patron saint of all eye problems, with her feast day recognised by the Orthodox Church as the 13th of December. Saint Odelia is only one of Steve Joyce’s many artworks, but probably the least noticed. In contrast his most noticed and visited Bristol statue must be the pensive figure of John Cabot seated on a ship’s timber on the quayside by the Arnolfini gallery. Steve trained as an artist and sculptor and worked for a while

HISTORY NOTES NO. 168 - JULIAN LEA-JONES as an Industrial Archaeologist which perhaps explains the realism he has brought to his artworks. To understand how these commissions came about, we must go back to the 1980s when the city of Bristol Town Arts group were looking for a way to commemorate the restoration of Welsh Back from the World War II bomb damage. Steve’s very evocative and graphic design for an Iron plaque marking the site of the quayside crater soon led to more commissions.

The first and probably his most famous was the seated statue of John Cabot. His next opportunity came when Architects of the Alec French Partnership were renovating for the City Council the Brunel House office building in St Georges Road by College Place (In history note 162 I explained that it was once the Great Western Hotel for GWR passengers about to embark on Brunel’s ships to America). At the Park Street side of Brunel House is a deep amphitheatre shaped space, once the site of a 19th century horse bazaar, (conveniently near the former carriage manufactory to the other side of Brunel House). Steve’s commission was for an artwork commemorating the site’s history. The happy outcome was they agreed to fund his choice of two life sized statues, that of a horse trader in working clothes leading a work horse. Interestingly, in the days when goods traffic was by horse and cart, extra horses, known as

trace horses, were stabled at the bottom of Bristol’s hills to help get wagons and omnibuses, in this case, up Park Street. However, the statue of the horse looks so careworn it is doubtful if it could have pulled it on the level, let alone up Park Street. The amphitheatre is now just a restful, albeit drafty, green space. I was told by an actor that they had used the space for a performance of a Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, and it was the coldest midsummer they had ever spent. Which reminded me of Mark Twain who is reputed to have said, “The coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in [foggy] San Francisco.” I started this month’s note by telling about Steve Joyce’s statue of St Odelia, but with Bristol’s reputation for being a city of churches, (and pubs!), it would be an interesting exercise to see how many other saints you can name as being commemorated in Bristol – a magazine quiz perhaps? (noted - Ed.) Lastly as a possible tie breaker, the next time you are walking around the Corn Street and St Nicholas market area, see if you can find the sign for St Pancras. Andy may give the surprising answer in next month’s magazine. © Julian Lea-Jones, FRAeS, 2022 If you are interested in reading any of Julian's previous history articles that have featured in the magazines they can be accessed by visiting the BS9 and BS6+8 website - www. bcmagazines.co.uk There you will find issues of the magazines going back to 2013.

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Blaise Inn, 260 Henbury Road, Henbury BS10 7QR, on the side of the Inn. Salvatore’s Barbers 19A Druid Hill, Stoke Bishop, BS9 1EW (in the dip near Stoke Bishop Fish Bar). what3words location - hulk.courier.bells The White Lion Passage Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3HN (in the pub car park). what3words location - scale.miles.petty Methodist Church Hall, Westbury Hill, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3AA (next to main GP’s car park). what3words location - olive.belly.score Trinity United Reform Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze, BS9 4BT (opp. Tesco garage). what3words location - belts.edges.bucks Bristol Chiropractic, 2 Kellaway Avenue, Redland, BS6 7XR (in the main rank of shops). what3words location - swept.salsa.reap The RAFA Club, 38 Eastfield, Westbury on Trym, BS9 4BE (near the Eastfield Road junction). what3words location - allow.quench.doll St Monica Court, Cote Lane, WoT, BS9 3TL (part of the St Monica complex). what3words location - taking.clubs.tiger The Beehive Pub, Wellington Hill West, Henleaze, BS9 QY. what3words location - cans.type.loving Avon Fire & Rescue (Southmead Fire Station), Southmead Road, BS10 5DR. what3words location - held.demand.deep Bristol Property Centre, 14 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PE. what3words location - wacky.relay.closes Max Minervas Bookshop, North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY. what3words location - edgy.slap.invite Bristol Prison Site, 248 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 8NZ( between Cambridge Rd and Longmead Ave). what3words location - moving.spoon.folds Westbury Park Primary School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU (Coldharbour Road end). what3words location - bubble.trunk.waters Cafe on the Square, 136 Shirehampton Rd, Sea Mills, BS9 2DY. what3words location - shaky.trail.motel Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA - on the wall of East Village cafe, near The Albion. what3words location - goad.chef.recall Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road, Redland, BS6 6SA - junction with Redland Park. what3words location - stole.rust.prime Westbury Baptist Church Hall, Reedley Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3TE. what3words location - demand.dose.aspect The George Inn, 4-6 High Street, Shirehampton, BS11 0DE. what3words location - park. leaves.cotton Future Leap, 1-3 Gloucester Road (at the Zetland Road junction), BS7 8AA. what3words location - book.zebra.boat what3words addresses are easy to say and share, are as accurate as GPS coordinates, and are now being used by most UK emergency services as a location tool. Get the app! 62

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With music from the 60s to today’s pop Improve your strength, stability and to enjoy a work out balance with this seated and gentle for mind and body wellness. standing exercise class.

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members welcome to join our friendly group. For more details please call Elizabeth on 0117 968 1759. 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 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. 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. People of Note Community Choir, the famous 20 year old Bristol community choir, is holding a series of day workshops and evening singing sessions, just for the fun and joy of singing together! Come and join us in Southville or Clifton! Go to www.peopleofnote.org.uk/events/ for information of events, and book your

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place. Pilates with Helen. Move better, get stronger, increase flexibility: new Pilates classes for all abilities, join at any time. At The Bank Fitness, 73 Henleaze Road, Mondays and Wednesdays 9.3010.20am. Please call, WhatsApp or email for more details or bookings. 07863 346 001 or HelenLangmead@hotmail.co.uk Pilates Classes on Zoom. Monday Evening, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Mornings. Classes to resume in halls when allowed. Please telephone, email or see website. Denise on 0117 903 0331 - info@embracingpilates.co.uk, www.embracingpilates.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 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. 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 7.00 for 7.30 pm alternately at Bristol Hotel, Prince Street BS1 4QF and on Zoom. Further details: www. rotarybristol.org and / or contact Martina at mpeattie@btopenworld.com

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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 Garden Club are pleased to announce that they are back. In future meetings will be on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Sea Mills Methodist Church. Our first talk will be on 10th March when Steven Powles will tell us about ‘Hedgehogs in Need of Your Help’ starting at 7.30pm. Meetings after that will be on 14th April and 12th May. New members always welcome - FFI phone Pat 07779 203626 or Gail 0117 9685350. Shared Reading - Christine Betts - 07967 332 821. Enrolling now, Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre Westbury Park is open to students from 11 to 18 who are passionate about acting and theatre and who wish to take their performance skills to a more in-depth level. Our ethos is that every student matters, and ideas are encouraged making everyone feel a valued group member. FFI and to book your taster slot contact Julia on 07771 634060. Email juliamcdade1@gmail.com or on Stand and Deliver Youth Theatre Facebook page. 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 10 am 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 2 pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, for talks and entertainment. Visitors welcome. Tel: Wilma on 0117 962 8895 for information.

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St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club - Ann on 0117 969 4882, contact ann999q@ gmail.com Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir are holding their Spring Concert on Monday 11th April at 2pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Guest entertainer is Brian Miller. Free tea and free admission but donation to charity. New members always welcome. Please contact Carolyn on 0117 279 1409 or Gay on 0117 9685813. 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. We have a full programme for 2022 including on 18th March Pete Insole's look at "Sea Mills Harbour and the Romans". 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, a slow and easy sequence of flowing movements practiced standing or sitting. Relaxing and meditative. Classes at Westmoreland Road, BS6 6YW (Redland/Westbury Park) Wednesdays 11.00 - 12.00. Cost £4. Following Covid safety precautions. Booking required. Please contact Selina Newton 0117 9466434 or selinanewton@yahoo.co.uk. Toddlers Together parent and toddler group runs every Thursday during term time from 10-11:15am at the Methodist Church Hall in Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AA. This is a joint venture between Holy Trinity Church and the Methodist Church in Westbury-on-Trym. There is a dedicated space for babies, a good range

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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. Masks will be required in all communal areas. All are welcome to this friendly group. Please contact familyworker@westbury-parish-church. org.uk for more information 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 10-11am 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 Folk / Country Dancing - we meet on Tuesdays 1:30pm - 3:30 pm at The College in College Road. We ask that everyone performs a negative lateral flow test in the previous 24 hrs or wears a mask. FFI contact Christine on 0117 962 2223 or codonnell100@btinternet. com 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 7.30p.m. - 9.30p.m. at Reedley Road Baptist Church.

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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 email us - westburyparkwi@gmail.com, visit westburyparkwi.org.uk, or call Sue on 07813 795936. 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 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-on-Trym 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 Yoga classes daytime and evening yoga classes in Stoke Bishop with Gary Osborn-Clarke. For more details please visit www.yogabristol.co.uk or email gary@yogabristol.co.uk, or call 07899 034 645.

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