The Bristol Nine Magazine - September 2019

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The Bristol Nine Magazine Issue 158 - September 2019 12,500 copies delivered free across Henleaze, Westbury on Trym, Sea Mills, Coombe Dingle, Stoke Bishop and Sneyd Park

In This Issue - Alpine cheeses (page 13), Prize Wordsearch (page 18), the bears have arrived (page 21), what youngsters listen to (page 36), old halls and new huts (pages 47 and 45), Ethiopian popcorn (page 53), rehydrating in the 19th century (page 61) +++ 1

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The Editor’s Small Piece Hello there. I hope the arrival of this new issue finds as many readers as possible in as good a place as possible.

I guess for schoolchildren from all generations September isn’t, or wasn’t, the most joyous month of the year. Yet the more distant my school years become the more I like this month. It seems to have the positivity of the January New Year without the need for scarves and mittens.

A time to look forward, to crack on with stuff.

Of course anyone under the age of 18 may well see things differently. I’m typing this on the day the latest GCSE results are out. Listening to the news and hearing about the latest grading structure reminds me of how much things have changed since my days of being double-entered for O-levels and CSE’s. And to readers from the generation before mine it may seem even more confusing. Much like the rules of rugby, watching without explaination is of little help. But unlike the rules of rugby, which I have no desire to understand, the way things are taught and examined in the 21st century education system is of interest. So I’ve enlisted the help of a teenager to help explain the difference between a level 9 and an A**, and between citizenship studies and PHSE. Education is at its best when it is a two way thing, so my young correspondent will find out from me all about cookery, metalwork and domestic science. And then we will be exploring what education was like in post-war Britain. A full school report will appear next month. In the meantime Anna, for it is she, has been trying to broaden my musical horizons. Check out page 36 if you wish to find out what is hot in the teenage pop charts these days.

Enjoy the magazine.

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Music (present, past and future) - Duncan Haskell Album of the Month Powers by The Futureheads (Nul Records)

Next Step Pink Flag by Wire (Harvest)

For one of the most exhilarating indie bands of the mid-00s, the demise of The Futureheads felt strangely low-key. Having released and toured **Rant, their a capella fifth album, in 2012, everything fell strangely quiet.

Wire were one of the first bands to show how the punk template could be moulded into something more sophisticated.

Though Pink Flag was released in November 1977, just a few weeks after The Sex Pistols’ debut, it felt like a giant leap forward and is an obvious predecessor of the music made by The Futureheads.

It’s now been revealed that singer/ guitarist Barry Hyde had be struggling with his mental health for quite some time and needed to step away from the pressures of band life.

With Hyde now in a much better place, the Sunderland quartet have reunited and return with new album Powers.

From opening track Reuter right through to closing number 12 X U, Pink Flag collapsed into a black hole of its own making. Where the likes of Johnny Rotten and Joe Strummer had returned rock music to its essential elements of verse and chorus, and rid it of any other pastry, the core Wire duo of Colin Newman and Graham Lewis deconstructed things even further so that small bursts of riffs, melody and lyrics became more important than formal song structures. Somehow, by reducing music to its simplest form, Wire created something wholly original. No idea was given time to turn stale; songs like Three Girl Rhumba, Surgeon’s Girl and Mannequin burst into flames as quickly as they’d been brought to life, yet were still packed with ideas, textures and invention which were as catchy as they were eye-catching.

Considering the circumstances, Powers can be seen as a triumph even before a note has been heard, thankfully though it stands up on its own merit. Ever since their self-titled debut Hyde, Ross Millard, Jaff Craig and Dave Hyde have managed to combine arresting postpunk riffs with an ability to weave harmonies and counter-melodies through their songs.

Clearly that talent hasn’t left them. The trio of opening songs, Jekyll, Good Night Out and Animus lurch from side to side and excite with every twist and turn. Hyde and Millard’s thick Sunderland accents also remain a key ingredient in what makes them so distinctive.

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The pace of the album is relentless. Across The Border rages, before giving way to the cascading Electric Shock. That each song still finds pocket for inventive backing vocals and intriguing splashes of instrumentation (including a clever synth on Electric Shock) is testament to their tightness as a band, something which often goes overlooked.

That’s enough men with guitars for one month.

We’re changing lanes with our gig recommendation and urging you to check out these women with guitars instead. The trio of Georgia McDonald, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich and Sarah Thompson, from Melbourne, Australia make what they describe as “power emo,” and have rightly earned plenty of praise (and fans) for their two albums to date. Last year’s How to Socialise & Make Friends somehow balanced their powerful anti-patriarchal message with an insouciant charm, and killer songs. The perfect Tuesday night out.

If anything, the album could do with a moment of calm, as Danger of the Water provided on their debut. Instead, they push on with songs like Listen, Little Man! and Mortal, as if not wanting to waste a moment of this second coming. Who can blame them?

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Alpine Cheese from Slate & Wedge . . .

I’m sure we’ve all played along to the desert island questions game at some time or another. Which food would you take, which album, which guest, which one country etc etc. So when Jo Evans rang me asking if I was interested about her business Slate & Wedge I couldn’t say no. For Jo specialises in sourcing and importing cheeses from the French Alps - my desert island food of choice and the place I’d most love to be shipwrecked in (although the chances or being shipwrecked 15,000 feet above sea level is, at least for now, remote).

online shop and next working day delivery, we are delighted to have seen our cheeses enjoyed across the country. From big, mouth-watering umami flavours, heady notes of caramel nuttiness and steely blue kicks through to sweet and subtle smokiness and intensely refreshing yet fruity and nutty notes, deciding which block or three to buy can start quite the family debate!

A particularly popular way to enjoy up to six cheeses is through our unique and memorable cheese tastings, perfect for team building and corporate networking as well as private functions such as hen do’s and birthday parties.

They are also the perfect excuse to just gather friends after work one evening. Our events can either be more formal in nature, accompanied by a recommended wine or beer flight, or a more informal gathering where we will not only supply but present one or more of our beautiful cheeseboard selections.

So I had to meet north Bristol based Jo to talk fromage, and then other stuff.

“At Slate & Wedge, we specialise in importing the finest French Alpine cheeses from the lush and unpolluted highaltitude pastures of the Savoie region.

The idea to bring such wonderful cheeses back to the people of the UK was born from the luxury ski industry.

Working in the most spectacular surroundings and seeing incredibly talented chefs working with the finest products only fuelled my love for fine food and the Alps.

Our tastings are not only available in the UK but in the Alps as well. With cooler months on the horizon, our thoughts and maybe yours, turn to the Alps. On your next ski holiday, why not invite a Slate & Wedge team member to your chalet to experience après ski with a difference? As with our UK tastings, we will design a unique cheese tasting event for your group, held in the comfort of your own chalet. We also offer a range of Alpine cheese boxes delivered straight to your door, to enjoy throughout your holiday.

Our year is split between Bristol and Val d’Isère in the French Alps. Between May and November Bristol is home. It’s been a busy past few months at markets, food festivals and county shows, introducing people across the country to gorgeous cheeses as Beaufort Été, Tomme Fermière and Brezain. For many people, regardless of the high temperatures seen in July, the sight of Reblochon got them running home with a wheel to make Tartiflette and transport themselves straight back to their favourite colder days on the mountain.

After all this talk of incredible cheese, it wouldn’t really be fair to tantalize you and not offer you a taste for yourselves. All readers can enjoy a 10% discount off of their online cheese shop in September, using the code SWSEPT10.

We will soon be launching our office lunches so do get in touch to see how we can bring a taste of the Alps to your midday.”

To find out a little more about Alpine cheeses and the lady with my dream job I then subjected Jo to eleven questions - some cheesy, some more offpiste.

Our exceptional cheeses are produced and matured by local farmers and affineurs in the Savoie, offering an unrivalled taste that is unavailable to buy in British shops. With the launch of our

So, why are cheeses round?

Alpine cheeses have two fairly common similarities – they are often large and round.

Beaufort Été AOP, is no exception to this weighing in at forty to fifty kilos. Round wheels of cheese can be rolled and historically this made transporting them down the mountain much 13

. . . and eleven questions for owner Jo Evans Are you 100% Bristolian - if not what are your roots?

I grew up in Kent but fell in love with Bristol during university. We moved back to Bristol after our first ski season and now call the city home from May to November.

easier. Round and cylindrical moulds are also much sturdier than those with corners and are far more suited at withstanding the pressure of holding the curds until they form together.

Which is your favourite cheese that you import, and why?

You’re asking a tough question there! Emmental de Savoie has to be up there with my favourites.

Mostly disregarded because of preconceived ideas that all Emmental is flavourless rubber from supermarkets. I love seeing people’s reactions when they try a true Alpine Emmental for the first time and appreciate the depth of flavour. All of our cheeses are brought over fresh from the Alps weekly and our Emmental de Savoie has an incredible aroma and a sweet, nutty and addictive taste profile.

What do you love most and dislike most about Bristol?

After living in London for six years, the great attraction of Bristol was the proximity of everything we wanted and the ease of getting around the city. It’s hard to pick a dislike as returning to Bristol after winter always feels new and exciting and prevents city life from becoming mundane. Actually, if Bristol could be less hilly, that would make cheese deliveries by bike and foot a lot easier!

Which is your favourite season?

Winter. I like to think that Slate & Wedge has its own reverse transhumance to that of the livestock (“transhumance” - the action or practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer”). As the sheep, cows and goats travel down from their mountain pastures ahead of winter, we head back up to Val d’Isère. The lifestyle and the ever changing, breath-taking landscape will never become dull. Most of my business ideas and planning have come about from days spent skiing in the backcountry.

Which is your favourite pub or restaurant in Bristol?

Bristol has an incredible eating and drinking scene. Favourite pub would have to be The Lion in Cliftonwood for its burgers. For finer dining, Paco Tapas sets the bar particularly high.

Name three things on your bucket list.

Owning a black Wildtrak Ford Ranger (think of the storage for cheese, surfboards and skis…), returning to Indonesia to swim with manta rays and hiking to a mountain refuge in the depths of winter.

Where do you go to escape?

My husband and I head to a beach in our campervan, with surfboards, windsurf kit and a very nice bottle of red.

Which 3 people, dead or alive (and excluding family), who would you most like to share a cheese board with?

I would love to meet Ben Fogle (I have long been fascinated with his career and worldwide adventures) and Kate Middleton (to see just how down to earth she really is) at one of my favourite rocky outcrops on the mountain for a cheeseboard with a staggering snowy vista. A truly local and weather-beaten Abondance cattle farmer would be my third guest, to share his stories and his local chalet cheeses.

.. and what are your thoughts on peanut butter?

PBJ (it has to be crunchy PB and it has to be raspberry jam) is my go-to afternoon snack. No bread needed, just a particularly large spoon will do very nicely.

My thanks to Jo. I can vouch for the deliciousness of the cheeses Slate & Wedge offer. To find out more you can contact Jo in the following ways -

Do you have any pets?

My husband and I welcomed a cocker spaniel puppy home earlier this summer. He’s called Nalu (Hawaiian for the ocean!) and must be the only dog in the park who gets rewarded with French Alpine cheeses! In preparation of the winter, we’re already teaching him commands based on basic snowboarding tricks.

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The power of music to inspire

According to the Commission on Dementia and Music, research suggests that the regions of the brain associated wih musical memory may overlap with regions relatively spared in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggest that even if certain areas of the brain are badly affected by dementia, a person may still be able to undersatnd and enjoy music.

Linking in with this research is the fifth BBC World Music Day taking place on 26th September. The theme this year is music and wellbeing; the power of music to inspire, to bring us together and make a positive impact.

For its music and dementia initiative, BBC Music Day is collaboratng with over 50 organisations - including Home Instead Senior Care, to help bring music to everyone living with dementia in the UK by 2020.

In working towards this goal, Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North has teamed up with Bristol Dementia Action Alliance and Henleaze Ladies Choir to present an afternoon of sing-a-long songs from the shows. Included in the programme will be well known and loved classics from My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and West Story.

John Moore, Director of Home Instead Senior Care Bristol North said “We know that music brings such joy to people with dementia and the benefits to health and wellbeing are far reaching - helping them to reminisce and recall happy memories. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in this great fun afternoon of music and singing followed by tea and cake”.

An Afternoon of Sing-a-long Songs from the Shows Thursday 26th September 2.00-4.00pm St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze For more details contact 0117 989 8210 or www.homeinstead.co.uk/bristolnorth 16

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Prize Wordsearch - sponsored by Slate & Wedge Here are the words you are looking for.

The Prize Wordsearch this month has been kindly sponsored by Slate & Wedge, purveyors of fine Alpine cheeses. And the prize - a boxed assortment of fine cheeses together with tasting notes and wine recommendations.

Beaufort Emmental Tomme Brezain Reblochon Tartiflette Alps Savoie Abondance Brebis Transhumance Slate Wedge Raclette Mountain France Cheese Altitude Pasture Graze

Listed below are twenty words associated with Slate & Wedge’s Alpine cheese business.

Nineteen of them can also be found in the wordsearch grid - running forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. So simply discover which fromage-related word hasn’t made it into the grid, and let me know which it is. Entries please by post to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY, email andy@ bcmagazines.co.uk, telephone 0117 259 1964 or text 07845 986650. First correct ______________________________ entry drawn at random after the closing date of 30th September wins the cracking cheese selection.

The winners of the July wordsearch competition were entries from Dave of Westbury, and Hattie & James, also from Westbury. Your prizes, family tickets to Wild Date: Place, are on their way.

Thanks as ever to everybody who entered, Alpine Cheese and good luck this month.

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Our daughter turned twenty recently. It was a lovely day, but one tinged with two linked emotions - sadness, for us parents at least, that her teenage years were over, and incredulity that it has come about so quickly. So like most people in our situation we were left with that feeling of “where did those two decades go?”

Next door are the zebras - cue tired Newcastle United and / or barcoding jokes but without doubt a beautiful design of nature - and their co-tenants the eland, to the uninitiated like me a big deer thing with horns but I now know as the second largest antelope in the world and a resident in the wilds of southern Africa. Nearby are the okapis, the odd kids at zoo school who I suspect most people really like, and the reindeer, which your children will love for their fluffy antlers, whiskery chins and ability to deliver sackloads of presents.

Other exhibits that have emerged since my last visit include the meerkats (cute in many eyes but not mine) and a pack of European grey wolves. And more still that we didn’t find time to visit - a conspiracy of lemurs (check it if you don’t believe me) that, as you can walk amongst them, are a real draw for children of all ages, and a group of gelada baboons, that are native to the mountains of Ethiopia.

It got me thinking. You don’t really notice your children growing up, do you? When they are with you all the time, day in day out, you tend not to see the changes. They become adults in tiny incremental stages, so imperceptably small that they go by almost unnoticed. It’s only when you are away from something for a period of time, whether that be a person or a place, that on reaquaintance do you notice the changes.

Hence the “wow, hasn’t she grown?” from distant relatives and old teachers when meeting up again after a number of years.

Which rather obliquely brings me to Wild Place. I’d been a couple of times before, once when it opened in the summer of 2013 and then again a couple of years back when the real purpose of our visit was to jump off trapezes and climb walls at the Leap of Faith adventure experience that shares the site. So a third visit to what is undoubtedly a major and exciting attraction here in north Bristol seemed long overdue, and the arrival of four new crowd-pullers was enough this month to get us booked in and heading up to the site just t’other side of junction 17 of the M5.

The main draw for us though, and I suspect many other visitors this summer, were to be found by heading off through the woods to the north end of the site.

There, in Bear Wood, are the latest arrivals at Wild Place - four fabulous European

Last time we visited, the giraffe house had just opened to the public - and the opportunity to get up close to these beautiful creatures was enough to make it our first stop again, even though we had visited primarily to see their new nearneighbours. Giraffes have an ungainly beauty about them, they exude elegance and gentleness in a manner that is less cumbersome than physics suggests they 21

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Access to the whole seven and a half acre site is by way of a fabulous raised wooden walkway, 700 metres long and on which are mounted information guides and h a n d s - o n puzzles for interested explorers of all ages. Below you roam the lynx, wolverine and bears, reassuringly fenced in to huge natural enclosures.

Bear Wood is, I guess, as close to seeing brown bears in the wild as it is possible to get, and that opportunity is enhanced by the provision of a 1800 panoramic viewpoint with floor to ceiling glass windows. The whole set up is seriously impressive, is a thoroughly enjoyable, exciting and interesting exhibit, and is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable volunteer rangers on hand to answer any questions. They were especially useful to us in pointing out where the well camouflaged lynx were - the male and female had been introduced to each other that morning for the first time and were already snoozing at opposite tends of the enclosure like an old married couple.

Returning to the theme of not noticing things getting older, afer a two year absence I returned to find that, like an awkward teen turning into a confident young adult, Wild Place has very much come of age and is now a seriously good place to visit.

The bears are all between one and a half and two years old - one female called Gemini and three males, Albie, Neo and Nilas.

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been spent on care fees, but after just £6,500 has been spent.

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I knew Mike had been ill for about 18 months and his Alzehemiers condition had worsened so much so that the care he was receiving at home was no longer sufficent.

The family had now reached the conclusion that Mike’s best interests would be by being looked after in a care home. Mike’s son (who also acts as his attorney for financial and health issues) asked if I could provide him with an indication of Mike’s assets. This was because the local authority wanted this information as part of their financial assessment to establish how long Mike would ‘self fund’ his care costs, before they were obliged to provide financial support. Mike jointly owns a property with his wife (which is excluded as she continues to live in the property). He has £30,000 in a bank account and two further investments with a combined value of £70,000. Under current rules someone would self fund their care costs until their assets fall below £23,250, at which point local authority support would be available. Undoubtedly a difficult time for Mike’s family, but it did raise one or two issues that were worth considering:

It’s important to stress that this is not reason enough to use investment bonds over numerous other investment options, such as ISA’s or pensions and I would recommend taking advice in all cases. In addition, ‘sheltering’ money in investment bonds when there is the prospect of impending care costs, is likely to be deemed a deprivation of assets by a local authority meaning they may still calculate fees on the basis the bonds were not used. However where you have long-standing investment bonds, and perhaps an increasing awareness of your health issues, this particular issue may become more important for you.

Another point of consideration In my response to Mike’s son I also pointed out that he might wish to explore the potential availability of ‘NHS Continuing Care’ for Mike. This is financial support that I have seen have a significant impact to people like Mike. However it is support which from my experience, does not seem to be proactively mentioned by local authoities at the time when it is needed the most. Having discussed his Father’s situation with several organisations in recent weeks, Mike’s Son was unaware of the possible availability of continuing care. www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-andsupport-guide/money-work-and-benefits/ nhs-continuing-healthcare/

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Firstly, Mike’s two investments were both Investment Bonds which he took out many years ago before I knew him. He told me some years later that he didn’t have a specific objective for them, but “they would be useful for something no doubt”. Mike’s son assumed that the time had come to use them and indeed this might still be the case. However there is something interesting about these types of plans that is not widely known and that is that many investment bonds have an underlying life assurance element and this means they are excluded for the financial assessment. Therefore the family can ask for local authority support not after £71,500 has

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27 September 1833 – Rajah Rammohun Roy, the social reformist and man often referred to as the ‘Father of Modern India’ died of meningitis in Stapleton.

Originally buried a month after his death, he was reburied nine-and-ahalf years later at Arnos Vale cemetery. There is a full-sized bronze stature of Roy near the Central Library and a pedestrian path named after him in Stapleton.

22 September 1894 - The first meeting of the two teams that went on to become Bristol Rovers and Bristol City took place.

Bristol South End (the future Bristol City) beat Eastville Rovers 2-1 at St. John’s Lane in Bedminster. Eastville Rovers goal was scored

by Bob Horsey and South End’s were scored

by Hamlet Horatio Clements and Frank Ernest Mayger, two twenty-year-olds who went on to become important figures for Bristol City.

24 September 2017 – England scored 369 runs in their match against the West Indies, a ODI record for the Bristol County Ground. Moeen Ali topscored with 102 runs, with Joe Root and Ben Stokes also making significant contributions. The West Indies were bowled out for 245 runs, despite Chris Gayle scoring 94. The match was also memorable for Liam Plunkett taking his first five-wicket haul at that level.

4 September 1939 – Sergeant George Booth, a navigator with 107 Squadron, became the first British prisoner of war in World War II when his Bristol Blenheim aircraft (designed and built in Bristol) was shot down over the German coast after it had attacked the warship Emden at Wilhelmshaven. Booth, from Horsforth, Leeds, was eventually freed after 2,057 days of captivity when his prison camp, Stalag 357 in Poland, was liberated by allied forces.

5 September 1959 – The UK’s first trunkdialling system from a public telephone was inaugurated when The Deputy Lord Mayor of Bristol made a call to the Lord Mayor of London (replacing the Button A and Button B pay phones / operator service). The first ever call was made by the Queen on 5 December 1958 from the central telephone exchange in Bristol to the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The Queen began the call with the words “This is the Queen speaking from Bristol. Good afternoon, my Lord Provost”.

Music 2 September 1925 – Celebrated pianist Russ Conway was born in Bristol. Conway served in the merchant navy during World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

His major musical success came between 1957 and 1963 when he had 20 UK chart hits. In 1959 his songs appeared on the charts for a cumulative total of 83 weeks, including his No 1’s Side Saddle and Roulette. Conway died on 16 November 2000 and his funeral was held at St Mary Redcliffe church.

19 September 2012 – Local currency The Bristol Pound went live at noon, with more than 300 local shops and businesses joining the scheme. The launch had initially been planned for May but had to be postponed due to the amount of interest. The notes featured symbols of local pride such as Concorde and St Paul’s Carnival. The aim of the currency was to increase local spending and channel it into independent businesses.

3 September 1971 – The Rolling Stones performed their second of two dates at Colston Hall. At the end of the show, audience member Christine Hall caught a bunch of flowers that had been thrown into the crowd by frontman Mick Jagger. Speaking of the occasion she said “I went home and pressed it straight away and to this day, still have it! I’m not sure why I have kept it after all these years but I am glad I did!”

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Minimal walking heritage trail - Vintage buses Resident led tours - Snack, chat and reminisce Mini Museum - Cafe

Vintage buses of the type used in Sea Mills in the 1950’s and 60’s from the Bristol Omnibus Vehicle Collection will be visiting the Square. Visitors will be able to board the buses and have a look around and maybe even take a short ride. Local residents will be giving tours of the estate (booking essential) detailing some of the history of our garden suburb.

Sea Mills Garden Suburb is continuing to celebrate it’s centenary with a selection of events this September around Sea Mills Square. The estate is now home to the UK’s newest and smallest museum located in the red phone box in Sea Mills Square, which opened during our hugely successful heritage trail across the estate earlier this year. If you missed the trail you’ll be able to see all the information together under one roof, at Sea Mills Methodist Church.

The museum will be open during the day with a brand new display and the Cafe on the Square will also be serving refreshments.

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If you’ve ever had a water leak in your home, you’ll know just how much mess and destruction it can cause. That was the problem that greeted electrician Dan Haynes recently when he turned up at an elderly customer’s house. Water had leaked through the woman’s ceiling and soaked the ground-floor carpets, meaning that he couldn’t do the electrical work he’d been hired to do.

This philosophy continues beyond his regular customers, too, as Dan also likes to volunteer in his community. He recently helped to complete electrical work in shipping containers being turned into homes by Help Bristol’s Homeless.

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While some people might have walked away, Dan rolled up his sleeves, hired a wet vacuum and spent several hours clearing up the water - without charging any labour for the day. His efforts to go above and beyond for his customers have earned his business, Lek-Trix Limited, the Trader of the Month title for August.

Lek-Trix, run by Dan and his partner Frankie, joined Trusted Traders about three years ago. Customers are now used to seeing the logo on Dan’s van. “Trusted Traders is more recognised by customers than a lot of electrical governing bodies” he explained, “It just gives you that edge over the competition, because people know who it is. It’s that element of trust.”

The water-leak story was just one example of Dan’s dedication to customer service that impressed our judges. His glowing reviews on the Trusted Traders site praise his ‘excellent’ and ‘efficient’ service, and regularly describe him as ‘polite’, ‘hardworking’ and ‘trustworthy’. One recent review from a housebound disabled couple thanked Dan and his team for working around visits from their carers, and for keeping the power on as much as possible during the work so they could continue to use their appliances.

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What is the national currency of Finland?

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Who presented these 1970’s game shows - a) the Golden Shot, b) Opportunity Knocks, and c) Sale of the Century?

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Put these in size order, by area, smallest first - a standard UK allotment, a singles tennis court, and the Blackpool Tower Ballroom?

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Magellanic, Chinstrap and Gentoo are all breeds of what?

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Name the three creatures shown below.

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Flamingos are native to which continent or continents?

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Name the UK’s largest breeding owl.

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Name the second biggest cities, by population, in a) Spain, b) the USA, and c) Sweden.

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What is the name given to the study of a) insects, b) birds, and c) butterflies?

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With the downgrading of Pluto to a dwarf planet, which is the most recently discovered of the planets and in which century?

What type of cloud is normally associated with a thunderstorm?

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Which was the UK’s first National Park?

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These are the latin names for three common UK plants, do you know their common names - a) papaver, b) prunus, c) allium?

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What is the more common name of a “sea canary”?

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In which counties would you find a) Glastonbury Tor, b) the Sandringham Estate, and c) Flamborough Head?

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According to the Bible, who were Adam & Eve’s first two children?

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Name the cult leader who features in the new Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

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Right before his 20th birthday he signed a record deal with Columbia records and is now awaiting the results of the Teen Choice Awards of which he was nominated for an impressive 5 categories.

It’s hard keeping up with musical trends and I must confess sometimes I feel as if I have enough music in my head, and in my phone, to see me out. And why go to see new bands when all the old ones you loved the first time around are coming round on a second, or maybe third, lap of the comeback tour / greatest hits merry go round? But then I did a quick sum. I’ve been to 6 concerts this summer, and the combined age of the lead singers (all midde-aged blokes) is 329, average 55.

With 2 songs currently in Billboards top 15 hits, Shawn Mendes has captured the world’s attention with his catchy pop style. After just 1 month “Señorita” (a collaboration with Camila Cabello) has gained almost 340 million views and is definitely worth a listen. His success hasn’t come without difficulty though, as he has had to overcome struggles with anxiety after becoming a viral sensation at the age of just 19. Following the release of a third album the multi-platinum chart topping singer is keeping himself busy with his 9 month world tour.

So, time to freshen up my playlists and see what the kids are listening to. So, who better to ask than a teenager - Anna - who has been doing a bit of work with me this summer. Here is Anna’s “pop update for older people”. Many thanks Anna.

“2019 has seen a whole host of new talent emerge, with artists such as Billie Eilish and BTS taking the world by storm. If you find yourself asking who these people are, fear not as this article will get you up to speed with some of the years biggest artists.

After huge success with songs such as “Blank Space” and “Shake It Off” in 2014 American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has returned in 2019 with her smash hit “Me” featuring Brendon Urie and “You Need To Calm Down” which reached the top of the UK top 40 charts and features Katy Perry in the fun pro-LGBT video.

Starting as a country singer at the age of 14 and progressing on to become one of the worlds biggest stars, it’s fair to say that at the age of just 29 she has accomplished more than most in her music career.

At the age of just 14, Billie Eilish released her debut song Ocean Eyes and quickly gained a huge following due to her unique style and catchy tunes. Since then her music has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify and she has won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favourite Breakout Artist. It is no surprise that she has a passion for performing as she comes from a family of actors and musicians, with her brother being the producer of her 2019 album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”.

Now aged 17, with seven gold and three platinum singles in the United States already in the bag, we can’t wait to see what she will release next!

A music group you may be less familiar with is the Korean pop group BTS who have rose to fame across the world and now hold the status of the ‘worlds biggest boy band’. The septet have surpassed 5 billion steams on Spotify and have won 49 awards since they formed in Seoul in 2013, their biggest hit being “DNA” which has obtained almost 800 million views on Youtube. If you are looking for something different, this pop/dance group should definitely be added to your playlist.”

Another breakout star of 2019 is Montero Lamar Hill, known professionally as Lil Nas X who released the catchy viral hit “Old Town Road”, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, in late 2018. His country-rap music became popular on the video sharing app TikTok 36

The executors will have completed an Inheritance Tax form on applying for the Grant. However, any changes to the estate may still have to be reported to HMRC. There may also be further tax reliefs which can be claimed during the administration period to reduce the amount of any tax paid.

Probate – Can you afford to take the risk?

Many people who are appointed as executors under a will know that their duties include administering an estate in accordance with the will to ensure that the beneficiaries receive what they have been left.

Few people seem to know that executors may be personally liable throughout the administration of an estate. They are not just liable to beneficiaries, should they fail to deal with the tax affairs of the deceased be it inheritance tax, income tax or capitals gain tax they can be liable to HMRC personally for failing to deal with matters. These tax bills can sometime run into thousands of pounds.

However, wills can be complicated documents and the law surrounding wills and probate is, to put it kindly, quite old.

The will may include provisions to ensure children from first marriages inherit their parents’ share of the estate, to protect minor beneficiaries and sometimes to protect beneficiaries from themselves or from others taking advantage of them.

Taking advice from a Solicitor can ensure that all your obligations as an executor are fulfilled so that not only are the wishes of the deceased carried out completely and correctly but also you are protected from claims against you for failing to administer the estate properly.

This can mean that the will is complicated and not always as straight forward as may appear.

Administering an estate fully and correctly can take time and if you are doing this around a busy life, sometimes even the most simple things can be overlooked. Using a Solicitor who specialises in this area can ensure that this does not happen.

Recent changes at the Probate Registry designed to make it easier to obtain a Grant of Probate may encourage executors to try to deal with the administration of an estate themselves without professional assistance.

However, obtaining the Grant is only the first hurdle and not the finishing line and after issue of the Grant there are still traps for the unwary.

Obtaining legal advice may appear expensive, especially with the complexities of modern finances and complex family situations; however, with your family finances at risk if you do not fulfil your obligations correctly, can you afford to take the risk?

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River Avon Tide Times A high tide in Autumn is perhaps the best time to see our stretch of the Avon, and if you are lucky you may get to see the backdrop of seasonal colours with a full river in front. High and low tides coincide with the new moon and full moon, and the end of September is just such a time. The high and low tides on Sunday 29th September are the highest of the year, so lets hope for a clear sky that weekend.

Here are the weekend high and low tide times at Avonmouth - they won’t be much different along the river so good viewing at these times at Sea Mills, Sea Walls and the Cumberland Basin, espcially at the times in red which are 13m+ high tides.

Date

High

Low

High

Low

Sat 31 Aug

07.44

14.37

20.02

03.06 (Sun am)

Sun 1 Sept

08.30

15.23

20.47

03.49 (Mon am)

Sat 7 Sept

00.15

06.24

12.49

18.55

Sun 8 Sept

01.38

07.24

14.25

20.18

Sat 14 Sept

07.18

14.06

19.36

02.27 (Sun am)

Sun 15 Sept

07.54

14.46

20.10

03.05 (Mon am)

Sat 21 Sept

10.57

17.16

23.23

05.41 (Sun am)

Sun 22 Sept

11.48

18.02

00.23

Sat 28 Sept

06.37

13.26

18.57

01.56 (Sun am)

Sun 29 Sept

07.24

14.16

19.42

02.44 (Mon am)

© Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.GOV.uk/UKHO).

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This BS9 Life - Duncan Haskell we are to have so many great walks nearby, and we keep on finding new paths through the woods around Blaise Castle.

It recently dawned on me just how little time I seem to spend in the centre of the town these days. Two-and-half years since moving to BS9, I increasingly feel as though I’m no longer a city boy who just so happens to live in the ‘burbs and more of a suburbanite who makes occasional visits into Bristol.

Of course there are exceptions, gig-going probably being the largest of those but even then we’ll soon get to enjoy the sounds of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones and Madness drifting across the sky from the The Downs Festival and into our back garden – the musical equivalent of those lucky people whose flats overlook football / cricket grounds and who therefore get a free peek of the sporting action.

Whether it is a sign of laziness, or getting old, or just testament to how good we have it here, there’s no denying that the thought of getting the bus into town (or shelling out a small fortune on parking) no longer has the same appeal. Whenever I’m in need of a hairdresser (ahem, I mean barber), optician, doctor, hardware store, pet supplier or fresh loaf, help is only a few hundred metres away.

For the majority of time though I’m very content in our little corner of Bristol. Who knows, perhaps my world will continue to shrink as time passes. The recent combination of hot sunny days followed by torrential downpours has done wonders for our tomato plants, which seem to have taken on gargantuan proportions (think Seymour’s plant from Little Shop of Horrors). It surely won’t be long now before we’re completely selfsufficient and have no reason to leave the house.

Similarly, there are more than enough pubs, cafes, coffee shops and restaurants to keep my thirst quenched and body nourished.

We seem to have settled on a nice routine where we rotate these establishments on a regular basis – and just when we think we’ve got everything covered, something new will spring up which needs sampling. I’m looking at you Indian Kitchen.

It’s probably also a symptom of working from home, and having the dog for company, which means that I don’t need to venture too far during the day. I’ve mentioned in previous columns how lucky

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Gardening with Cathy Lewis Plan your planting

stems really come into their own.

Some people love shoe shops or ice cream parlours, but my idea of heaven is a garden centre. With all the temptation of an open box of chocolates, plants are on display in all their eye-candy glory, making it fiendishly hard to resist impulse buys. Despite having popped in for a new hose attachment I’ve walked out with armfuls of random plants bought purely because I liked the look of them. It’s only when I get home that I wonder where on earth they’re going to fit into my garden.

Think about seasonality. Garden centres generally display plants when they’re looking at their best. So if you bought all your flowering plants in June, for example, you may find your garden has nothing to show in spring or late summer. Think ahead with bulbs too – buy and plant daffodils and tulips in autumn for a welcome spring display.

Check the mature size of shrubs. Something that looks gorgeous in a small pot may grow to the size of a tree in just a few years. Yes you can prune it, but you will be constantly fighting against the plant’s natural inclination to spread its wings.

The best way to buy plants is to go armed with a plan. Browse through photos in magazines and books for ideas of lovely plant combinations.

Visit NGS Open Gardens and look around your local area for inspiration – what grows well in a Dramatic planting at the University neighbour’s garden will of Bristol Botanic often do well in yours.

Garden Make a list, stick to it!

M o s t important of all, don’t ‘pick and mix’. An odd assortment of plants rarely looks as good as a generous swathe. Once you know which plants you want, buy them in groups of three, or fives – or even seven or more if you have a large garden – and repeat these clumps through a border to create a harmonious tapestry effect. Rudbeckia like these look lovely planted in large swathes. Break this up with evergreens and occasional eye-catching uprights such as Verbena bonariensis, thalictrums or bronze fennels.

Cathy Lewis, Dip. PGSF Professional garden design, consultancy and maintenance Tel: 07985 008 858 www.cathylewisgardens.co.uk

You’ll need to know which plants suit the conditions. Is your garden sunny or shady?

Wind-swept or sheltered? Is the soil welldrained or waterlogged? There’s no point planting lavender under a tree in clay soil, or hostas in a sun-baked gravel garden.

Think about foliage and form as well as flowers – a plant with lovely leaves or an elegant shape will look good before and after the flowers have faded giving a far longer season of interest. In winter, evergreens as well as plants with attractive

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Council Talk - Peter & John Reporting Cllr. Peter Abraham and Cllr. John Goulandris serve you on Bristol City Council for the Stoke Bishop Ward covering Sneyd Park and Sea Mills. If you need their help, just

contact them. John & Peter will be pleased to help.

Peter & John at Stoke Lodge with the letter being sent to Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education.

A letter has been sent by John & Peter, supported by Councillor Mark Weston, asking the Minister to intervene and demand that Cotham School return the grant money of over 660 thousand pounds provided to them in order to rebuild the derelict Pavilion at Stoke Lodge Playing Fields.

Planning Permission has been refused and therefore the Stoke Lodge Pavilion cannot be rebuilt. They also informed the Education Chief that the erection of the fence was contrary to the lease.

The letter to the Minister states that many residents see it as a “disgraceful misappropriation of public funds”. We will keep you up to date with his reply.

Your comments, views and questions are welcomed - these are our contact details:• Councillor Peter Abraham • Email: Cllr.peter.abraham@bristol.gov.uk • Councilor John Goulandris • Email: Cllr.john.goulandris@bristol.gov.uk • Phone 0117 922 2227 • City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR 44

Stoke Bishop Scout Hut - Carolyn Jenkins A new Scout hut for Stoke Bishop and a tale of an old pond at the heart of the village…

“Our Scout Group is busy fundraising to rebuild our old wooden Scout hut located behind Kewstoke Rd. The hut is built on part of the site of the old Stoke Bishop school, which started as a church school in 1841. In 1860 the land was given to the Trustees of St Mary’s church by the Harford family of Stoke House (now Trinity College on Stoke Hill). The council acquired the site as church schools were transferred into public control over the first half of the 20th century.

The pond viewed from the old school building towards Tunstall Close, c.1935 There is a long, thin building shown on the site on the 1950s map. This was moved up from Bishop Rd after the school building was destroyed, being redecorated and ready to go as temporary classrooms for the school by July 1941. We believe this formed the basis of our Scout hut, and we have heard that a wooden building, probably exmilitary, was also brought up second-hand from Avonmouth. This addition in the 1960s led to the U-shaped layout of our existing Scout hut.

The main school building was all but destroyed during the German Blitz bombing raids in December 1940, and the school eventually moved up to the current Cedar Park site in 1951.

Our hut is now beyond repair, has no proper foundations and sits on breeze blocks on the ground, part of which sits over the old pond. So fast forward to today, and we are completing ground investigations to understand requirements for foundations for a new building.

1947-1965 OS National Grid map of Stoke Bishop, overlaid with the outline of our current Scout hut.

Given the bombing of WWII we were also advised to have an unexploded ordnance survey, and had someone in attendance to “watch and brief” the excavations during the ground investigation works in case of an unexploded device (which luckily was not encountered!)

Maps of c.1880 show a lovely big pond on the site (see photo), which locals used to fish in. Over time the pond became increasingly silted up due to housing development in the Parry’s Lane area, and the 1950s map above shows a smaller pond, having been part filled in at some point between the 1910s and 1950s. It is not known exactly when the rest of the pond was filled in.

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Stoke Bishop Scout Hut the soil. Despite finding evidence of the pond, luckily the ground is good enough for traditional shallow foundations.

for future generations. We have currently raised over £120k by a mixture of our own fundraising, grants and kind donations. We are at the stage where we need to raise around another £50k-£60k before applying to large grant providers for the remainder (we are already in contact with several of these and know we are eligible).

We are working hard towards our goal of delivering a new Scout hut and a fit for purpose community building for Stoke Bishop. Our site has a long heritage of supporting the children of the local BS9 area and we are keen to ensure this continues

If you can help in any way with our fundraising we would love to hear from you: fundraising@43rdbristolscouts.org.uk, or to donate please visit our website at www.43rdbristolscouts.org.uk.

We would like to thank the Stoke Bishop Local History Group for providing so much wonderful information on the heritage of our site, Dave Carn at DC Designs (Tel: 07840 823925) for the artwork and the map is reproduced with the kind permission of the Ordnance Survey.

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Westbury on Trym Village Hall 150th Anniversary electricity in 1926. Pre- and during the war saw changing fortunes, and after the war the Hall fell into decline. In 1969 the floor was deemed too dangerous for dancing and the boiler failed.

Westbury on Trym Village Hall is situated at the top of Waters Lane on Eastfield Road and it is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The Hall will be open to the public on Doors Open Day on Sunday 15th September, from 11am to 4pm, and tea, coffee and cakes will be served all day. You are invited to come and see inside the Hall and look around the gardens.

Rescue came in 1972 when a volunteer committee from the newly formed Westbury- on-Trym Society negotiated an interest free charitable loan of ÂŁ4,000, and in 1973 an open meeting gave enthusiastic support to plans to restore the building. A team of local volunteers dedicated their spare time to cleaning and restoring the building and its grounds to their original glory, with the loan used to replace the heating system and renovate the kitchen.

In 1974 the Hall was officially re-opened by the then Deputy Lord Mayor. Two years later a new floor was laid, when ballroom dance nights recommenced, and in 1978 the roof was replaced. The Hall was Grade II listed in 1977 for its special architectural and historical interest. It is built in the Victorian Gothic Revival style and has gables, a vaulted timber ceiling, arched doorways and leaded glass windows.

If you attended Westbury CofE old school in the 1950s or 60s you will probably remember going to the Hall every day for school dinners, or maybe going there for Sunday school. It has changed a great deal since those days with a complete refurbishment including modern kitchen, toilets, new chairs and a new bar and additional stained glass windows.

Restoration and maintenance of the building and its gardens today continues to be supported by a loyal group of volunteers, with help from fundraising events and revenue from the many users of the Hall, including weddings and private bookings.

The Hall is managed by the W-oT Village Hall Management Committee who are all volunteers and trustees of the Hall. There are a range of regular activities held at the Hall and it has excellent facilities available for private functions and weddings. The Hall is a very popular venue with plenty of space and a fully licensed bar.

Many local people may have never been inside, nor know that it is a village hall not a church hall. It was financed and built by local benefactor Henry St Vincent Ames, of Cote House, in 1869 for the promotion of recreation and social and moral improvement, including lectures, music, reading, exhibitions of art, science, industry, agriculture, horticulture and public instruction. In 1901, the Hall was left to the village as a ‘gift absolute’ to be managed by four trustees, and the following year gas and water were installed, followed by

For more information about the Hall please go to our web-site; www.wotvillagehall.org or email enquiries@wotvillagehall.org or contact the Chairman Graham Plummer on 0117 9623399 ( answerphone).

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Good Reads - Bruce Fellows’ book recommendations A country house in Ireland and travels to Europe and America with your beautiful ex-ballerina mother; what a wonderful upbringing! But if your father is a gambling philanderer, your mother is his fourth wife and siblings pop up unexpectedly, your gilded life may begin to lose its sheen. A Story Lately Told is the first part of Anjelica Houston’s fascinating memoir. Her father was film director John Huston, an imperious man who seems to have behaved exactly as he liked. There are stories of film stars, aristocracy and London in the sixties but the haunting memory is of her idyllic upbringing in the Irish countryside.

Andrea Camilleri died recently so perhaps we only have the novel reputedly locked away with his publisher to look forward to. Meanwhile try his excellent collection, Montalbano’s First Case and Other Stories. The title story (almost the length of a novel) has Salvo languishing far from the sea but then transferred to Vigata, the scene of his many future triumphs.

Livia’s not around yet but Catarella, Fazio and co already are as he deals with a listless girl who haunts the courts waiting for Judge Rosato. But why? The usual conundrums abound, all to be solved with the aid of delicious food.

It’s a feast.

Liane pops up to her room in a holiday resort on the French island of Reunion and she’s never seen again. That’s the start of Michel Bussi‘s nailbiting thriller Don’t Let Go. As the police inspector and her male lieutenant start their investigation they find blood in the room and it’s clear that it’s husband Martial wot done it. But then there are other deaths; he can’t be responsible for all of them, can he? And why does he make a break for it with his daughter? And what’s the mystery in his past? Bussi supplies twist after twist in this splendidly enthralling crime novel.

In Odafe Atogun’s fable-like novel Taduno’s Song a renowned singer, Taduno, now living in exile, gets a letter from his girlfriend telling him to build a life elsewhere because his homeland, Nigeria, has changed irrevocably for the worse. The effect is to drive him home – to a land that has forgotten him, as if the collective memory has been wiped; the President has complete control of the people and their thoughts. But since Taduno’s singing voice has gone, how can he help the people and his imprisoned girlfriend, Lela?

This is a heartfelt, often strangely amusing, almost mythic tale that grips from start to finish.

First published in 1947 and still available, Of Love and Hunger by Soho Bohemian Julian Maclaren-Ross is a magnificent novel that depicts the long gone life of south coast seaside towns immediately before the war, where Fanshawe, a down at heel travelling salesman of vacuum cleaners, ekes out a meagre existence. When one of his many colourful colleagues gives up selling to go to sea and asks Fanshawe to look after his wife, things develop as you might expect. This is a world of seedy boarding houses, worrying debt and dubious morality; George Orwell with verve, but Fanshawe is an ever feisty and entertaining hero.

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Compensation for Holiday & Overseas Injuries

party realises it will be futile and expensive to argue their corner. Often, the simple fact that you are pursuing a claim with professional help will be enough to win the compensation to which you are entitled.

For most people, their annual holiday is the biggest investment they make every year. After months of saving, planning and anticipation it can be hugely traumatic to suffer an injury on holiday, and even more so if you feel that the injury in question was caused by another party being negligent.

If you’ve been injured overseas then the exact course of action can depend upon whether you are travelling as part of a package deal or independently. The laws covering package deals are set out in The Package Travel Regulations 1992.

As with most other cases of personal injury, it is possible to claim compensation in these circumstances, but, if the injury was sustained overseas then the legal situation immediately becomes less straightforward.

For the package provider to be deemed responsible the accident in question has to have happened within the hotel complex itself or on a trip or excursion organised by the package provider. If this is the case, then you should be able to pursue a claim against the package provider in the UK and the usual advice applies: gather as much information as possible regarding the accident including photographs of whatever it was that caused the argument, contact details of any witnesses, medical reports of your injuries and your own written account of what happened. Using these, your lawyer will attempt to demonstrate that the provider of your holiday failed to fulfil their duty of care toward you. The precise details could range from an unsafe swimming pool to food poisoning caused by unhygienic food presentation, but the basic principles remain the same.

In all personal injury claims there are two facts which have to be established. The first is that an accident, event or course of events caused an injury to you.This will usually be ascertained via medical examination and is therefore the simplest part of any claim.

The second fact which needs to be demonstrated is that the accident in question happened as a result of somebody else’s negligence. In many cases this will be equally obvious and claimants are often surprised to find that a third party which vociferously denies responsibility in the immediate aftermath of an event becomes much more amenable once legal action is mooted. Indeed, the majority of cases are settled out-of-court when the other

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You may, for example, need to go to court in the country in which the accident happened, thereby dealing with laws such as health and safety regulations as they are applied in that country.

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Charity News - For Ethiopia Peer through our kitchen window in Cotham and you might see a group of us sitting round a kitchen table drinking coffee and munching popcorn. You may think this a strange combination, but in Ethiopia three tiny cups of coffee greet the visitor as a mark of hospitality and popcorn is always served alongside. Around this Bristol kitchen table discussion ranges around finding better ways of fundraising to establishing a second hostel, and the scope for this small charity to move forward during the next five years.

In the latest of our articles designed to give some coverage to local charities doing great things we look at a small north Bristol group working on a number of projects to benefit health, education and community wellbeing in a poor region of Ethiopia. I had the pleasure recently of meeting three of the volunteers working with charity For Ethiopia - Sandra Manley, Shelagh Austin and Dr Sue Thomas - to find out more about their work, and why they were tucking into a big bowl of popcorn. The ladies told me more.

For Ethiopia – a kitchen table approach to change “It’s “back to school” time when many parents experience what Shakespeare described as the “whining schoolboy” (or girl, perhaps) reluctantly heading off “snail” like to school. Explain this image to a schoolgirl called Askale who lives in the Ejeree county of Ethiopia and she would be amazed. She is one of the children who has benefitted from the work of our small charity based in Bristol. To say that Askale is delighted with the chance she has been given is an understatement. Orphaned at an early age, she has been able to board in Toby’s House, a hostel where she receives care and support to enable her to study and attend school. In fact Askale expresses amazement, as well as thankfulness, that she is receiving basic health care, has access to clean water and she can even study at night because the hostel has solar electricity.”

Studying in Toby’s House by the power of the sun

So far, For Ethiopia, founded 15 years ago, has undertaken a surprising number of projects in Askale’s area. At least 9,000 people have been spared long treks and the backbreaking task of carrying water, by the building of wells and the capping of springs.

Unless you have spent this hot summer camping and carrying your own water, you probably fail to consider what hard work accessing a clean water supply is for many people in the world. Capping springs and digging wells really does transform people’s lives and brings associated health benefits.

The question is how has this been achieved?

“The region is poor and although Ethiopia is developing quite rapidly after the devastating famine of 35 years ago, there are still some regions, such as Askale’s home area, that have been left behind in the march of change.

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Charity News You have probably realised already that this little charity – administered by volunteers working round the kitchen table to plan more projects - has big ideas.

lanterns and hand washing facilities have been provided for 26 health posts and four delivery suites. A simple action, such as providing 7 solar fridges (shown below) for health posts, has been transformative, as it prevents the wastage of precious vaccines that must be kept under refrigeration during the difficult task of distribution in an area poorly served by roads.

A second hostel is planned and a fiveyear strategic plan has been drawn up. It is true to say that one of the reasons for the success of this charity to date is because its founders and supporters believe in the importance of working in collaboration with others. In Ethiopia the charity works alongside a partner organisation and widely listens to the community members about their needs. “After all,” says Sue the current chair, – “members of the local community are best placed to understand their problems. We can help to support them in building local skills, developing resilience and finding sustainable solutions.”

For Ethiopia also believes in learning from others and sharing ideas in this country. An ambitious networking event to be held on 4th October will include keynote speeches from the Department For International Development (DFID), and no lesser person than Professor Alice Roberts who has been For Ethiopia’s patron since 2009.

Many charities working in Ethiopia will also be there and the emphasis will be on collaboration and learning from each other.

You can be pretty sure that coffee and, of course, popcorn will be served and no doubt new ideas for raising funds will be generated.

Supporting local schools with basic facilities, such as books, furniture and equipment as well as the building of toilet blocks has been partly instrumental in improving training and education to the extent that three pupils have even made it to university.

Access to education for girls is particularly problematic in the area. This is where Toby’s House makes its appearance in our story.

Built in 2015/16 it provides care for girls who want to attend school – girls just like Askale.”

In the meantime you might like to support the charity by making a one off donation or organising a regular standing order.

Contact Dr Sue Thomas via the charity’s website www.for-ethiopia.com for more details on how you can help.

You can be sure that Askale and her friends will be delighted.

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Van dwellers. The Council is putting proposals to Cabinet on 3 September. The proposals should be on the Council website at the end of August.

Western Harbour. The Council is proposing rebuilding roads at Cumberland basin and building 2000 homes and 500 student units. Please read and comment if you feel strongly about Our City.

Tagging. There are many incidents of tagging and graffiti. Please report them to the police if you see them being done, and to the council afterwards, online if you can , to increase the chances of getting it cleaned quickly.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Hold Your Compensa�on in a Personal Injury Trust Have you received compensa�on from a personal injury or medical negligence claim?

If so, se�ng up a personal injury trust is o�en an opportunity too good to be missed.

A trust means simply that assets are held by one or more persons - the ‘trustees’ - for your benefit. The trustees can be trusted friends or family members, or professional trustees.

from the funds held in your trust. By comparison, if the compensation is held in your own name, you may need to use the compensation funds towards the cost of your care.

The type of trust most often used for holding compensation is a ‘bare trust’.

Unlike other types of trust, you can end the trust and have the funds returned to you at any point.

2. Means-Tested Benefits If the compensation is held by you personally, you may lose your entitlement to claim means-tested benefits, either now or in the future.

For tax purposes, the trust’s assets are treated as being owned by you, and the income and gains of the trust are taxed as though they were yours.

If the compensation is placed into a personal injury trust, it is entirely disregarded in your entitlement to benefits. The trust funds can be used to pay for expenses such as cars, holidays and household goods.

On your death, the trust assets pass as your own assets do, under your Will, or under the Intestacy Rules if you don’t have a Will.

What are the benefits of holding your compensation in a trust?

1. Future Care Costs As we live longer, it becomes more likely that we will need assistance with our care.

If your compensation is held in a personal injury trust, you can receive Local Authority funding towards care costs, and still benefit

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3. Planning for Inheritance Tax As house prices increase, many more estates will suffer the burden of inheritance tax.

If your compensation is placed into certain types of trust, it will not be included in your estate for inheritance tax purposes after seven years.

4. Protection on Divorce The person who was intended to benefit

from the compensation award is you. On divorce, all the financial resources can be taken into account in determining how the assets are divided.

If your compensation is clearly ring-fenced and held in a personal injury trust, it will be easier to argue that the fund should be retained by you.

5. Safeguarding your Compensation for the Future You may come under pressure from family or friends to use the funds to benefit others.

The trustees of a personal injury trust can help to protect your compensation, so that it is set aside to meet your needs, whatever the future may bring for you.

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Children’s Puzzles - answers on page 92 Can you name these flags - three easy, three middling and three tricky ones?

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 140 - Refill fountains - a new initiative?

The raised public awareness of the issue resulted in a council meeting the following January at which Lang proposed “… in the chief thoroughfares of the city, for the accommodation of pedestrians, the erection of numerous drinking fountains”.

The fountains would both publicise the new municipal water supply whilst also furthering the Temperance cause, which would hopefully provide the merchants with a more sober workforce. The sad reality was that until then beer had been safer to drink than the city’s water.

In the first of a 2-part article Julian looks at public fountains, the city’s latest initiative anticipated by 160 years.

“In recent weeks most of us will have received news from Bristol Water, with a map showing the location of the city’s latest initiative - “free refill’ public fountains. At the launch event on College Green I wonder how many of the attendees appreciated the irony of the announcement of eight new fountains compared to Bristol’s nineteenth century legacy of more than forty – a fact that obviously escaped the organiser’s attention. Although the announcement in July was a very laudable first effort, until the 1980s we still had many free water fountains dotted around the city. Nevertheless even the relatively new and well-used fountains were quietly shut off, with the superstructure often remaining as a quaint example of non-functional street furniture. The latest city initiative aims to encourage people to drink more water, or as the mantra exhorts ‘hydrate!’ - but at the same time the powers that be are closing nearly all the public toilets.

What brilliant joined-up thinking!

As an exemplar, Robert Lang donated £100 to start a “Fountain Fund”. By June the first two fountains had been erected, one at the end of Prince Street and another on the Welsh Back. These were quickly followed by one in the wall of St Augustine’s Church by College Green and another, again by Robert Lang, opposite the Bishop’s Palace. During the course of the following year, thanks to a combination of pragmatism and moral fervour, his philanthropy resulted in many fountains being donated by merchants and prominent citizens.

A fountain situated on the Baldwin Street/High Street corner of St Nicholas Church was the delightful Angel Fountain a famous Bristol landmark until damaged in the Blitz of WWII. This had been officially opened on November 19th 1859 with a civic ceremony. Amongst those attending the opening ceremony were Mr. Robert Goss, Vice Chairman of the local Board of Health, Rev. H. Martin, Vicar of the St Nicholas Parish and of course the public spirited instigator, Mr. Robert Lang,

Why did Bristol once have so many free drinking fountains? For the answer we must go back to the nineteenth century. Until the ready availability of soft drinks and bottled water most of our non-alcoholic street refreshment came courtesy of municipal fountains. In the late 1950s drinking fountains were still working, most with a tin plated copper drinking cup attached by a chain. Hereford may have a chained library, but Bristol had chained refreshments.

In 1858 correspondence between Bristol merchant Robert Lang and William Naish, Chairman of the Local Board of Health, concerning the lamentable lack of availability of a safe and drinkable water supply, was published in the Bristol Times.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones whose generosity had started the enterprise (along with representatives of the “Iron Merchants of this City” who had donated the fountain). A picture of the fountain can be seen on the cover photograph of the late Reece Winstone’s book “Bristol in the 1940’s” showing the newspaper seller who had his pitch here for many years. Reece Winstone stated that the fountain was taken down by the Corporation in 1942 for “safe keeping”.

moved to the Bristol Industrial Museum, (M shed Museum). An identical but surviving Angel Fountain also from pattern 101 can still be seen set in the churchyard wall of St Philips Cathedral, Birmingham.

John Powell’s help enabled us to identify other cast iron fountains around Bristol that also originated from Coalbrookdale.

Arrowsmith’s nineteenth century ‘Dictionary of Bristol’ listed over forty drinking fountains in different parts of the city. Here is a list of other Bristol fountains both ancient and modern - Bath Street, Bedminster Bridge, Brandon Hill, Durdham Down, (at the top of Parry’s Lane - another single post and basin utilitarian drinking fountain, it was working until the 1980s), Haymarket, St James’ Churchyard, stepped base Preaching Cross, and former Drinking Fountain, (the shaft is broken and the tabernacle head is missing), Former Parish Pump, set against the wall of St Stephen’s Churchyard, Merchants Road, Hotwell, Lower Berkeley Place, Neptune Statue, (then in Victoria Street), Old King Street, St. Philip’s Bridge, St. Vincent’s Spring, Stoke Road, The Triangle (Queen’s Road, and Westbury-on-Trym, (Canford Park). Sadly the first fountain, the one donated by Mr Robert Lang which was also a Coalbrook Dale design and was located at the Triangle in Clifton, succumbed to widening of Whiteladies Road and is no more.

During the 1970s I had a conversation with Mr. A. Miller, a retired Police Constable, who used to do point duty on the High Street/ Baldwin Street corner and told me that when on point duty he used to hang his cape on the church railings, and often had a drink from the “Angel”. The fountain was cast at Coalbrookdale Iron Works and John Powell, BIAS member and Librarian at Ironbridge Gorge Museum, found copies of the original casting drawings, Pattern No. 101, along with other fountain designs from their pattern books. Now the only remaining evidence of the ‘Angel’ are shrapnel marks still visible on the church wall.

Pattern Number 101, was in the form of an Angel’s torso holding a Bible open at John IV v13 & 14, “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again. But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; ...”.

Every fountain and watering hole in Bristol has a story attached and some of the new ones are both imaginative and visually stunning. Next month we will look more closely at a selection of the fountains and their stories.” © August 2019, Eur-Ing. Julian Lea-Jones, C.Eng, FRAeS

In addition to the wartime damage this fountain suffered from post-war neglect and resistance from those responsible for the church structure, because water from the fountain was causing damp penetration of the east wall. After many years of neglect in a city council yard, representations from my Temple Local History Group and the Bristol Civic Society resulted in the torso of the fountain and the bible being eventually

End note: Oh yes, how did the merchants and prominent citizens celebrate that first fountain which did so much to promote the Temperance movement? Why of course, with a champagne lunch in the vestry of St. Nicholas! Temperance was obviously only for the working classes 62

Party In The Park is a well-established community event that raises money to pay for the upkeep of the community owned Golden Hill Sports (GHS) field & clubhouse at Wimbledon Road (just off Kellaway Avenue) in Henleaze. The Golden Hill Sports fields are home to the YMCA cricket teams (adult, youth and girls youth teams) as well as Sonics Football Club. The Club House is also used for a variety of community clubs and associations.

people and is an event for all ages with games, rides, activities, bouncy castle, live music, demonstrations from local clubs, food & drink and numerous stalls ranging from cakes, toys and crafts.

We are pleased to invite everyone back again this year to PITP 2019 which is on Saturday 14th September. Events will start at 1pm, ending at 8pm with the now traditional firework display.

We love to see family and friends old and new to enjoy this fun filled event with us.

It’s a great community event with a variety of stalls and entertainment on offer for all the family. The day usually starts at around 1pm and finishes at 8pm with a firework display. We usually charge a small entrance fee of about £3 per adult and 50p per child.

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At the Cinema - Chris Worthington Animals (certificate 15) - Directed by Sophie Hyde

are not well matched they begin a passionate relationship and are soon engaged to be married.

Animals might be compared with the Withnail and I, a 1980s film about two young men, out of work actors, engaged in an alcoholic “to hell with the rest of the world “rebellion. However the two main characters in Animals are women and it is set in Dublin not the Lake District.

Laura (Holliday Grainger) is a charming and good looking Irish woman while Tyler (Alia Shawkat) is a right - on brash American with a garish taste in clothes. They are hedonistic millennial soul mates who are on the point of hitting thirty having shared a flat through ten years of dead end jobs and non- stop partying.

The consumption of white wine and tequila is truly staggering.

Tyler is dismissive of the whole idea of marriage seeing it a repressive institution for women. She tries to convince Laura to end the relationship but in reality she fears that their relationship will end if she marries Jim. At a family gathering Laura’s married sister Jean bluntly says to Laura that the party is over and that she needs to grow up. Laura’s reply is “it’s my life!” To prove the point she gets drunk, falls over and spills a glass full of red wine all over Jean’s sleeping new baby.

Torn between a life with Jim and more years of partying and rebellion with Tyler Laura bounces around between the two. Firstly at Tyler’s outrageous 30th birthday (Jim has declined to attend) then at an awards ceremony for Jim where she is completely out of her depth and is an embarrassment to him in the company of serious musicians and arts patrons.

Dublin is a perfect setting for the film. Many of the scenes are set in fading period flats in suburban back streets with a remarkably wide choice of pubs and wine bars where most of the customers are trying and failing to write anything that is likely to be published. Laura is part of this fake literary scene having taken a decade to write the first chapter of a novel.

Tyler also has artistic ambitions and although she is well read and has sharp wit the reality of her artistic achievement is not at all clear. No matter, it all makes for a good chat up lines and snappy dialogue with bar tenders and arty types.

She goes back to cruising the bars and chatting up failed writers and meets Marty, a third rate poet and a host of truly dreadful literary soirees. Tyler comes to one of the soirees and she persuades Laura to read some of her work. Her lack of any literary talent is obvious. She is in good company, the rules of engagement at the soirees are that anything is valid and criticism is not allowed. After the soiree she stays on in Marty’s flat where that they start to have sex on the sofa in a state of cocaine fueled lust until Laura is overcome by guilt and disgust and makes a sharp exit.

In the last part of the film Laura is completely unsure what to do next and walks the streets of Dublin before eventually arriving back at Tyler’s flat, an ending that I found rather tame.

Would the marriage to Jim have worked out probably not. Should she leave the charismatic but manipulative Tyler – probably, but Laura certainly needs something or someone to change her life.

In one of the wine bars Laura meets Jim, a talented and committed concert pianist who advises her that to be a writer or a musician you actually have to work for long hours every day. A revelation for Laura and she does briefly start writing notes for her novel before losing patience and getting drunk. Although they

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Inheritance Tax Lifetime Gifting

Planning

So in the case of Janice, let’s say she was able to benefit from a total nil rate band of £650,000 made up of her own nil rate band and 100% transferable nil rate band from her late husband John. For the purposes of any lifetime chargeable transfers she could only settle up to £325,000 into discretionary trusts without being subject to immediate IHT as shown in the above example.

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Following on from the above example, let’s say Janice made an additional outright gift to her niece in May 2017 of £200,000. As this gift is a Potentially Exempt Transfer (not a chargeable lifetime transfer) there would be no lifetime IHT payable at the time she makes the gift.

Chargeable lifetime gifts (i.e commonly transfers of assets to discretionary trusts) which exceed an individual’s available nil rate band are subject to IHT at the lifetime rate. The available nil rate band is broadly the standard nil rate band of £325,000 reduced by any earlier chargeable lifetime transfers made in the previous seven years.

For example, Janice sets up a discretionary trust (a chargeable lifetime gift) for £250,000 on 1st April 2016. A few months later she sets up another discretionary trust for £100,000. Ignoring any available annual exemptions, because the total of these two gifts amount to £350,000, the excess of £25,000 over the standard nil rate band of £325,000 would immediately be subject to IHT at 20%.

Richard Higgs, Chartered Financial Planner, provides friendly financial advice in BS9 on a face-to-face basis in a welcoming location at 50, High Street, Westbury on Trym. He specialises in advising retired clients on savings, investments, Inheritance Tax and longterm care planning. You can contact Richard on richard@haroldstephens. co.uk, 0117 3636212 or through the website: haroldstephens.co.uk.

It is important to bear in mind that even in cases where there is 100% nil rate band available for transfer, each individual can only use their own nil rate band for the purposes of chargeable lifetime transfers before any lifetime IHT would become payable.

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What’s On & Community News Listings for community events, not-for-profit clubs and charitable activities are free of charge. If you have something of this nature that you would like listed please get in touch by calling 0117 259 1964 or 07845 986650, or emailing andy@bcmagazines.co.uk. Listings must be submitted in Word or text in an email only and be no longer than 75 words to be accepted.

of every month at Westbury Methodist Church, Westbury Hill, at 7.30pm. We have speakers on various topics, plant sales and social events.

Visitors are very welcome at £2 a visit. For more details please call 0117 967 3160.

Antique Vintage & Collectables Fair. Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol BS41 9JN. Sunday 27th October 10am -3.30pm. Fine jewellery, silver, china, ceramics, memorabilia, vintage clothing, furniture and much more. Café with cream teas. £2.00 entry under 16s free

Details shown are accurate to the best of my knowledge, but dates, times & locations may change without notification. So if you are unsure, and to avoid disappointment, please contact the organiser listed to double check.

Arts Society Bristol is Bristol’s society for those who enjoy the arts and we welcome new members. Lectures are given monthly on a wide range of subjects by specialists in their field. The lecture on 10th September is “”Ballet Russes, Diaghilev and his circle”” and on 15th October is “”Discovery! How to find lost relics in the Tudor Monarchy””. Lectures are held at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information visit our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk

Aikido for Kids: Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art which draws on fencing (kenjutsu) and wrestling (jujutsu) techniques. Regular practice develops confidence, flexibility, strength and focus. Westbury Aikido Club offers lessons for children, Sundays from 10am to 10.45am, during term-time, at the Scout Hall (Northcote), Great Brockeridge BS9 3TY. See www.westburyaikido. club for more detail, or email reenee@ westburyaikido.club. The first lesson is free, so come along and give it a try!

Babbers Radio Show every Monday from midday to 2pm on Ujima Radio - 98FM. The show is organised and presented by older people for older people with the aim of helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation - although the topics we cover are interesting and relevant to all.

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Alexander Technique. Low cost lessons by 3rd year Alexander students from mid September at Southmead Community Centre, BS10 6BQ. The Alexander Technique is a well-established, self-care life skill of mind and body. Through movement-based mindfulness skills, build emotional resilience and physical flexibility; improving posture, stress and pain management and improved balance. New career? Teaching the Alexander Technique could be it! Now recruiting students for the professional programme.

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Badminton St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club are a small friendly Badminton Club and meet every Monday and Wednesday from 7.30pm until about 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membersip Fees are £135.00 from September to May. Visitor Fees are £4.50 per night £2.00 for Accompanied Juniors who are very welcome. Contact Ann: tel: 0117 694882 email: contactann999q@gmail.com “

Alliance Française de Bristol. Can’t speak French?

Or would you like to brush up on it? Talk to us about our courses and cultural events. Our free enrolment night will take place at Henleaze Library (BS9 4HP) on Thursday 5th September 2019 7.30 to 9.00 pm, but our lessons are all over Bristol! A bientôt! . Learn French with the French! www.afbristol.org.uk

Badminton. Beaufort Junior Badminton Club.

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Bristol Cabot Choir is delighted to welcome new members for all voice parts. Why not come and sing with us for a ‘taster’ rehearsal before a simple audition? We meet at Redland URC on Mondays at 7.30 pm. FFI email admin@bristolcabotchoir. org, visit www.bristolcabotchoir.org or find us on Facebook.

1st Bishopston Beer Festival - Saturday 19th October. The annual 1st Bishopston Beer Festival is back so get the date in your diary, book your babysitter and tell your friends! It’s not just about the beer - this is a great social event within our community with live music and serving local beers, wines and ciders to raise funds for 1st Bishopston Scout Group.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School Choral Society is delighted to welcome new members. We are a friendly non-auditioned choir who meet weekly at the Bristol Cathedral Choir School on Wednesday evenings. We sing material spanning the core choral repertoire for a concert, usually in the Spring, as well as traditional songs and contemporary arrangements in the Summer concert and carols in Advent. The new term starts on Wednesday 11th September and the first gig is a Sing-in of the Haydn Nelson Mass and Faure Requiem on Sunday 10th November (Remembrance Sunday). To find out more, please contact Christina May on maylearner@outlook. com or 07454002877. Do come and join us!

Bridge Club. We are looking for Bridge players of all standards for our friendly sessions which take place on Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm to 10pm, upstairs in Stoke Bishop Village Hall. For more details please call Rene on 0117 968 4334 and do please leave a message.

Bristol & Clifton Dickens Society meets monthly, Monday evenings at Leonard Hall, Trinity RUH, Waterford Rd, Henleaze,BS9 4BT. Dickens works, Guest Speakers, Costumed Readings, Book Club, Victorian Life etc. Contact us for membership & programme. romahussey@hotmail.com. 0117 9279875. www.dickens-society.org.uk

Bristol Chamber Choir. Come and join Bristol’s oldest choir (founded in 1837). Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at Redland Park United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Further details can be found at www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk.

Please contact our Secretary, Rae Ford, on 0117 939 1685 or Rod Coomber on 01275 843 900 or email rodcoomber@aol.co.uk for more details.

Bristol Astronomical Society hosts a series of astronomical talks, events and activities.

We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often stage Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Details of all events are on our website: www.bristolastrosoc.org.uk - All welcome.

Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java and are looking for new members for the 2019 season. We meet every Monday evening in the World Music Studio at Cotham School from 6.30 to 8.30 to play traditional & modern pieces.

If interested email keithripley27@gmail.com or phone 9444241. They can be seen on YouTube.

Bristol Brunel Lions Club - We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 for 7.30. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for very good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or on Facebook or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion.

Bristol Good Afternoon Choir meets every Monday afternoon from 1-3, at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church. There are no auditions and everyone is welcome. We enjoy all sorts of music – from folk songs to choral favourites. For more details about the choir please contact Nikki on 01761 472 468 or email gac@grenvillemusic. co.uk – or just come along to a rehearsal.

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What’s On & Community News Bristol Grandparents Support Group gives support to grandparents who are estranged from their grandchildren due to family breakdown.

We give support over the phone, via email, Skype and at our regular meetings held at 9 Park Grove, Bristol. BS6 7XB. Tel 07773 258 270 more information or visit www.bgsg.co.uk.

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

Bristol Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 7.15 pm at Upper Horfield Community Trust, BS7 0PQ (next to Eden Grove Church). New members welcome - first visit free so come and give it a try.

FFI contact Sue on 0117 924 7871.

Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We meet on the first Monday of every month (except BH’s) at central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square. For more details visit www.bristol.humanist.org.uk or www.meetup.com/Bristol-Humanists.

Bristol Shambhala Meditation Group offer an Open House every Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 pm at 17 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB with qualified meditation instructors available.

A Practice Weekend over 7 & 8 September is open to all. Please see our website for further details at bristol.shambhala.info. We also have a rentable large room downstairs suitable for yoga or pilates and a smaller room upstairs ideal for one to one therapies. Please contact Roel at shambhalabristolrooms@gmail.com for further rental information.

Bristol Libraries are looking for people who’d love reading aloud and sharing literature with others.

We run 11 very successful shared reading groups in Bristol Libraries and some of them need an extra reader leader to support them. If you are this person or you think of anyone else who’d love to help, please contact us at libraries.volunteering@ bristol.gov.uk or josephineharwood@thereader. org.uk, 07807 106869

Bristol University of the Third Age (U3A) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4. For further info please contact Heddy Sara on 0117 924 1318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. Or email nigel.d.sara@ btinternet.com.

Bristol Male Voice Choir invites new singers. The choir has a broad repertoire, performing not just male voice standards, but songs from musicals, pop classics, spirituals, and classical favourites.

You don’t have to read music to join the choir as a tenor, baritone or bass, but you will enjoy learning our repertoire, (re-)discovering the voice you may have forgotten about, and being welcomed into the choir’s friendly social atmosphere. We perform for charity, for weddings and a wide range of events during the year. We rehearse every Thursday from 7.00pm till 9.15pm at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College). You will be made very welcome when you come along to a rehearsal. Also visit our website – bristolmvc.org.uk - to find out more, or phone 0117 968 2223.

Bus Pass Poets. Come along and share your poetry with us. We meet once a month at libraries on local bus routes. For more details or dates for our forthcoming meetings please contact Julie on 01179 428637 or text Edith 07500 143357.

Cantanti Choir, based in Stoke Bishop, have chosen to support local charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) after visiting its Bristol hospice, Charlton Farm.

Gareth Dodds, Organiser of the Choir, said “We were so impressed when we saw the facilities and how CHSW supports the families. We are delighted to support the charity with our concerts this year. The next concert is due to take place on the evening of Saturday 12th October at Westbury Baptist Church. Admission is free but there will be a collection for CHSW.

Bristol Morris Men welcome anyone who wants to try morris dancing. We practise on Thursday evenings in the Sports Hall at QEH School at Berkeley Place, Clifton from 8 to 10. For more information please visit www.bristolmorrismen. co.uk or call Grant on 0117 944 2165.

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Would you like to help your local hospital?

We are looking for volunteers to help run the coffee shop in the main atrium of the hospital. The coffee shop is open 7 days a week from 10am – 7pm being covered by 3 shifts of 2 ½ hours.

All profits from the coffee shop is used to fund equipment for the wards and departments to benefit the patients and help the staff.

If you can help and would like more information please contact Mike on 07974795051

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What’s On & Community News Carers Support Centre. If you are outgoing and could offer two mornings a month to meet, greet and give information to carers when they visit their GP surgery, I would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided. Please contact Marilyn Crump, Volunteer and Training Coordinator at MarilynC@carerssupportcentre. org.uk. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, and would like some information about our services for carers or would like someone to talk to about caring for the person you look after, please call our Carersline on 0117 965 2200 or visit www.carerssupportcentre. org.uk.

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Contact: Tel: 07561172055, email chum.puters@ gmail.com or visit www.chumputers.com City Voices Bristol is a non auditioning community choir that welcomes new members. Whether you have been in other choirs or haven’t sung since school days, why not come and join us? We are a friendly bunch of people of all ages and love singing both for relaxation and for enjoyment. We perform two concerts each year at St Georges Hall, with a wide repertoire from Mozart to the Beach Boys and Lady Gaga. If you are interested, we rehearse on a Monday evening from 7.30-9.30 in the Performing Arts Centre at Red Maids’ High School, Westbury on Trym. Meanwhile if you want to find out more before then, please have a look at our website www.cityvoicesbristol.org and make contact for more information.

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

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury-on-Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm, Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as Friends of the Fellowship. For more info phone Tony McKenna on 0117 950 2059.

Carers’ Support Group Open Meeting - Thursday 26th September, 10am - 12 noon in The Coffee Bar, Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze, BS9 4BT. An opportunity for anyone caring for a friend or relative at home who would like to meet others in similar situation to drop in. Two Carers’ Support Officers from the Vassall Centre will be present, there will be an information stall and lots of cake! Call Monica 07851120312 or just come along. You are assured of a friendly welcome!

Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members willing to give their time, interested in making new friends, building business contacts and using their skills to help others. We meet Weds lunchtimes at The Redland Green Club (Redland Lawn Tennis & Squash Club). www.cliftonrotary. org or email secretary@cliftonrotary.org

Choral Workshop. Come and Sing Mozart’s Requiem. Saturday 5th October at Redland Hall, Redmaids’ High School. Workshop £18 (incudes afternoon tea) and informal performance in Redland Hall at 7 pm. Performance free of charge with a retiring collecting in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society who run Singing for the Brain. For more information contact Sarah Hunter, email : sarah@ theyews.net or call 07870 208789.

Coffee Morning at St Mary’s Church is held every Tuesday morning from 10 to 12. All welcome (especially those with young children – toddler toys and books available). Our Bright Sparks Carer and Toddler group meets each Monday in term time at 1.30 at St Marys, Stoke Bishop. 0117 968 7449 for more details.

Chumputers - free drop in computer / tablet / phone sessions with Hattie and Sarah. Held the 1st Saturday of each month 10am - 12am at Henleaze United Reform Church, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Please drop in to ask us any questions you have on using your phone/tablet/ computer from how to send emails or make video calls to downloading apps or setting up

Come and sing with Adrian Partington ‘In Celebration of English Cathedral Music’ with Steve Kings accompanying. Byrd ‘Great Service: Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis’; Howells ‘Take Him Earth for Cherishing’ and newly-composed ‘Vespers’ by Alison Willis. Saturday October 5th at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. Registration 74

The 40th Westbury on Trym Village Show Theme - Celebration Saturday 7th September 2019 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Village Hall, Westbury on Trym, BS9 4AG

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Admission - adults ÂŁ1, senior citizens - 50p, accompanied children - free.

All show profits go towards the upkeep of the Village Hall

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What’s On & Community News 9.30am; First sing 10.00am; End 4.30pm Cost: £20. Arranged by Laetare Singers. Further information and booking details from Margaret Peirson on peirsonmargaret@gmail.com or 07977 155422.

Bird and Kez Eggleton will share the platform for a public demonstration of clairvoyance on Saturday September 21st at 7pm at Westbury Park Spiritualist Church, Cairns Road, BS6 7TH. These experienced mediums, who both work professionally in their own right, are renowned for their accurate and moving demonstrations at a variety of local venues. Tickets should be obtained in advance to secure a seat and are priced at £5. For further information visit www. westburyparkspiritualistchurch.org or call 0117 977 1629.

Craft4Crafters – Craft, Quilt & Textile Show, Bath & West Showground Shepton Mallet, 17-19th October. Over 150 of the finest craft, hobby and textile suppliers, Learn a new skill with 100 daily workshops from needlecraft, Batik, macramé, papercraft stamping, felting, weaving, Glass and wire work and more. Plus Quilt and Textile exhibition. £9 adult, £2 off if booked in advance, under 16s free. www.craft4crafters.co.uk

Fielder Club is an association for local women - though friends and family are welcome at all events. Membership is £5 p.a. to cover delivery of quarterly programmes of events such as lunches, theatre, visits, talks and walks. Weekly/ monthly sub-clubs of badminton, book group, bridge, discussions, Scrabble, skittles and whist.

Thursday mornings 10.30 at The White Lion in Westbury on Trym and twice-monthly pub lunches. For more details, please contact Gloria by email at gloriasimmonds@hotmail.co.uk.

Cubbacino Cafe - takes place on Saturday 7th September, 10-12.30pm at 43rd Bristol Scout hut, down the lane between 15 & 17, Kewstoke Rd, BS9 1HA. Refreshments, secondhand books, vinyl, Scouting uniform and more. Everyone very welcome, come along for coffee, cake, a friendly chat and to see what we are doing on fundraising to rebuild our Scout hut.

Dancercise is a fun, gentle dance and exercise class, suitable for adults of all ages, abilities and mobility. Classes take place at the Community Centre, Avonmouth on Wednesday at 10am and St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills on Thursday at 1.30pm. Classes include a seated warm up, strengthening exercises and some simple fun dance routines finishing with a few stretches, a cuppa and a chat. There is a suggested donation of £3 per class but the class is completely free to those on low incomes. Come and join us, everyone is welcome. For more details contact Anna on 07852 988 895 or check out our FB page @dancercise.bristol.

Filtones Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday 4th September at Eden Grove Methodist Church from 1.45 to 3.45 p.m. We are actively recruiting new members and welcome anyone who would like to drop in and just listen or give us a try. We are a non-auditioning choir and, an ability to read music, although useful, is not necessary as we supply learning CDs or in MP3 format. You will be assured of a very warm welcome and a cup of tea! For further information please contact our Chairman, Michael Hensman, on 0117 9655368, our secretary, Janet Higgins on 0117 9241534 or email dorothy.bryant@ btinternet.com Or just drop in – we shall be delighted to see you!

Drop-in Healing Session at the Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE (Ground Floor Community Room). Thursdays 5.00-6.30, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle and relaxing and helps restore balance and wellbeing. Recommended if you are feeling stressed or in need of some support. Run by Bristol Healing Group with trained volunteers and links with the Healing Trust. For further information please contact Barbara on 0117 908 2061.

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Friendly Bridge SW meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall every Monday evening at 7:15. New players welcome, and you can come without a partner. Also available are bridge lessons for complete beginners or more experienced players. Contact Gareth on 07921 788 605, email friendlybridgesw@gmail.com or visit friendlybridgesw.org.uk.

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

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What’s On & Community News Garden. 1st Friday of the month 6th September, 4th October. 10.00am – 12 noon. Bring a friend!

Dog walkers and ramblers welcome. Only £1 for Fresh Coffee and Home Made Cake! (Ring 0117 959 3757 for further information) .

are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can sometimes be arranged if needed. Contact 0117 950 8644 for more details.

Henbury Singers welcome new members. We meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School in Cedar Park on Thursday evenings - 7:45 to 9:15. Fees are currently £130 per year. There is no audition.

We sing mainly choral music from a classical tradition, but we also sing carols, songs from musicals, gospel and folk songs. For membership or concert tickets contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org.

Friends of Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve is in the heart of Stoke Bishop. An area of wild flower meadows, a lake with ducks to feed, and a woodland to walk. Membership is £10 per adult/year. You will receive a topical quarterly newsletter, with all the details of the free events held on the Reserve. For more details - fospnr@ gmail.com.

Henleaze & District Flower Club at the URC Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze, meets at 2pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Please come and enjoy Thursday afternoons at our Flower Club. Our yearly calendar of events include flower demonstrations, member participation, coffee mornings and Christmas lunch (December 12th). Future dates for demonstrations - September 12th, October 10th and November 14th. £6 on the door for nonmembers. A warm welcome awaits you. Please call Kath - 07758 651 039 - or Marg - 0117 907 5724 - for more details.

Friends of Welsh National Opera welcome visitors to an evening entitled Carmen - A Crime of Passion on Wednesday 18th September at 7.15 at Redmaids High School. Ian Cartwright anticipates WNO’s new production of Bizet’s best known opera. He explores the work’s unfailing popularity and assesses the motivation of the chief protagonists and their vivid characterisations. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7, Students £1. Contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail.com for more information.

Frisbee Club. Beginner-friendly ultimate open to all ages and abilities. Come try the best sport you’ve never played. Find us on Facebook - search ‘North Bristol Ultimate’ - or email jake.f.waller@ gmail.com.

Henleaze (Evening) Townswomen’s Guild meets at 7.15 on the first Wednesday of the month in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Interesting speakers present a variety of topics. Visitors are very welcome. Groups that meet between our monthly meetings include: arts and crafts group, music club, book club, discussion group, gardening club, bridge club and a lunch club. We have twice yearly outings and a holiday group. Contact Shirley on 0117 962 2243 for further information.

Happy Days Memory Café meets 1st Friday of the month from 2.00 – 4.00 at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, BS9 3TD. The café is aimed at carers and people living with dementia and the plan is that we have fun. Why not check us out?

For more information please contact Tony on 0117 968 1002 or check our Facebook page.

Henleaze Bowling Club welcomes new members.

If you are interested in taking up bowling, come along to our Coaching sessions at 6pm on Monday evenings (from mid-April, excluding Bank Holidays) to see if the sport is for you.

Henleaze is a friendly Club with very good facilities and social events throughout the year. Phone the Secretary, Tom Logan, on 01179621669 or email hbcsec@henleazebowlingclub.org.uk for further details.

Henbury ‘Blaise’ Womens’ Institute meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in Henbury Village Hall next to the church. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Contact 0117 962 9400 for more details or just come along!

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

we have a good level of club play for those who wish to play a more relaxed game. Check out more on our website: www.henleazetennisclub. co.uk (or give Heather a call on 0117 924 7441).

Hope After Heartbreak. Do you, or someone you know, need support following a relationship breakdown? Over the past 20 years Aquila has helped many people learn to cope and rebuild their lives following separation or divorce. Our next 7-week self-help course starts on Monday 7th October in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.

The course is facilitated by a group of men and women who have all experienced broken relationships or divorce. If you would like to know more call Sarah on 07807 058479, email bristol@ hope-after-heartbreak.co.uk or visit www.hopeafter-heartbreak.co.uk or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/hopeafterheartbreak.

Henleaze Ladies’ Choir sing a wide range of music from Brahms to songs from shows like ‘Caberet’. We meet on Thursday afternoons from 1.45pm -3.45pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze and re-start after our summer break on 12th September. Come along and see what you’re missing – singing in a choir has big health benefits and is a lot more fun than working out!

Contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278 for further details.

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

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

Henleaze Singing for the Brain® brings people living with dementia and their carers together in a fun, friendly and social environment. First, third and fifth Thursday of every month, 2–3.45pm. £2.50 charge. Please contact Sophia Simlat at Alzheimer’s Society to book a place - 0117 961 0693 or bristol@alzheimers.org.uk.

Henleaze Senior Film Club. Monday 16 September at 2pm. Presents “9 to 5” (cert AA) – a much loved comedy starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him. At St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Refreshments: £4.00. Easy access, carers welcome. For more information please ring Home Instead Senior Care on 0117 989 8210.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers. Weds evenings 8 -10 at Stoke Bishop Village Hall.

Dancing - Ballroom and Sequence (If you haven’t danced for a long time we will help you learn). Social activities Annual membership £8. Members: £3 per session. Visitors welcome: £4 per session. Come in to see us or telephone Donna on 01275 832 676 or Wilma on 0117 962 8895 for information.

Henleaze St Peters Keep Fit Class, Weds 10-11am at St Peters Henleaze, £5 per session. A gentle exercise class for everybody - improve your health and wellbeing with a class designed for people who enjoy low impact, low intensity exercise.

Strengthening muscles, improving suppleness, balance, mobility and stability whilst enjoying the benefits of general wellness and positivity. Call Louisa for more info on 0772 509 1429.

Karate Classes on Thursday evenings at David Lloyd Westbury on Trym (no membership required). The evening starts with beginners and advanced classes for children aged 5 and up, followed by a new class for adult beginners.

Please contact Trevor on 07921 917 758 for more information.

Henleaze Tennis Club welcomes new members of all ages. We are a small friendly club. Our teams play to a good standard in the Avon leagues and

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What’s On & Community News afternoon, from 2 – 3. Improve your mobility and general wellbeing, have fun, challenge yourself and feel more confident. The class also includes some body conditioning. Working at your own pace, the class is suitable for all ages. Come along, have a laugh and make new friends at this very social and friendly class. Pay as you go at £4 per session. Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear. For further information contact Eileen Scott on 07969 929 733, or visit www.keepfit.org.uk for more info.

can play and would like to meet new people. For further details, phone Elizabeth on 0117 968 1759.

Lecture to celebrate the centenary of one of Badminton School’s most notable Alumnae, prize-winning novelist and philosopher, Dame Iris Murdoch. On Thursday 3rd October, “Iris Murdoch, Badminton School and Fiction” will be presented by Dr Miles Leeson, Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre and will be a insightful view of the novelist, her work and her life at Badminton School. Entry is free and for further information on how to book please visit www. badmintonschool.co.uk/our-community/events

Keep Fit for Living - Extend Exercise for older adults and disabled people. Join our friendly and fun class - standing and seated. Maintain your mobility, strength, balance and co-ordination.

Mondays at Brentry Scout Hut, Tranmere Avenue at 9.45. or New Brunswick URC, Wigton Crescent, Southmead at 11.30 - £4. Just come along or contact Gill Porter on 01275 877131.

Legs, Bums & Tums and Boxersize is open to all ages and abilities. The class is designed to develop core and general strength. Boxercise is a fun, energetic, stress busting way to get fit. Tuesday evening boxersize 8.15 - 9.15.

Wednesday morning legs, bums and tums 10 11 and Wednesday evening boxersize 7 - 8. All classes held at St Edyth’s Church Hall, Sea Mills.

Book your place today - telephone 07748 198 694 or visit www.bs9fitness.uk.

Knit & Crochet Café at Trinity Henleaze. Do you feel that there is not much on for older people?

Would you like to try something new and meet local people? Bring a friend or neighbour, or come by yourself – a warm welcome and free tea and cake guaranteed! Materials are provided and volunteers are on hand to help you if you are learning, or you can bring your current project.

Taking place at Trinity Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Road, BS9 4B. Hosted by Bristol Knitting and Crochet Group (07561 523 919 / brisknitcro@gmail.com) and supported by Friends Ageing Better (Age UK Bristol). Please get in touch forour next event.

Lunch Club at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church. We meet up on the first Friday of every month from 12.30 to 1.30. You are warmly invited to join us for our regular lunch and to meet old and new friends. For further information call Rachel (0117 330 8503) or Alison (0117 962 9715).

Marie Curie fundraising. If you’d like to get more active or involved in your community why not give an hour a week or a day a month and help Marie Curie as we continue to provide care to patients and their families? If you enjoy meeting new people and raising money for a great cause, we would love to hear from you. FFI please contact Helen Isbell on 0117 924 7275 or email Helen.Isbell@mariecurie.org.uk.

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

Ladies Badminton at Stoke Bishop Village Hall.

We meet every Tuesday afternoon, 2pm to 4pm.

We are looking for players to join our friendly group. Interested? Please call Pat on 0117 914 9511 for more details.

Meeting Hall for Hire. Subud Hall, Wesley Place, Clifton, BS8 2YD. The Subud Hall is an ex Wesleyan Chapel next to the Downs with 2 beautiful, peaceful spaces 7/8 metres for hire.

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Ladies Badminton at Westbury Village Hall, held on Friday mornings, 10 – 12. Come and see our friendly group in action. All we ask is that you

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What’s On & Community News OutThereMusic’s North Bristol Community Choir rehearse every Thursday evening between 7:45 9:45 at Westbury Park School, Bayswater Avenue, BS6 7NU. There is no audition and we have an eclectic repertoire with a very warm welcome assured. For more details about the choir please visit www.outtheremusicbristol.co.uk - or just come along to a rehearsal.

help in managing their symptoms. Commencing in June, Monday evenings at the Redland Club Burlington Road. For more information contact Tricia Worthington on 07962 892060 or tricia_ worthington@msn.com Mosaic Singers is a small group but would like to grow our line-up with an additional soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We rehearse in Stoke Bishop on Tuesday evenings, where a warm and friendly welcome is assured. This need not be as heavy a commitment as with some choirs. To find out more, please phone David Vicary on 0797 346 0994.

Parish Lunch. A three course buffet is held at St Mary’s Church, Stoke Bishop, every Thursday from 12.15. Do come along and join us.

Parkinson’s UK - Bristol and District Branch - meets every first Saturday of the month at St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am till 12 noon. Carers, relatives, spouses and people with Parkinson’s are all welcome for a social and informative get-together, with speakers from a variety of backgrounds with many diverse interests. We also meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ once a month for an informal coffee morning. For details of this and other activities in the area, visit our website. www.parkinsonsbristol.com

New Chair Aerobics class at St Peter’s Henleaze 11.15 -12.15. 1st class free! Seated and gentle standing strength, balance and stability exercises, to music from the 60s to today’s pop! Add years to your life and life to your years! Class price £5.

For more information call Louisa on 0772 509 1429.

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

For details contact Neville at nevwgoodman@ mac.com.

Pat-a-Cake Toddlers Group meet at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church every Tuesday during term time 1.15 - 2.45. We are a small friendly group who play, do craft and sing. Mums / Dads / Grandparents / Carers have a chance to meet over a cup of tea and biscuits. For further information please contact Alison on 0117 962 9715

NotaBene Vocal Ensemble has vacancies in all voice-parts to expand our dynamic a cappella group. Our repertoire includes a range of styles but mostly comprises modern/popular songs.

We perform from memory, often incorporating a theatrical performance style (nothing too scary). We rehearse on Monday evenings in Horfield, Bristol. Music-reading ability useful but not essential and entry is via a friendly audition.

Please contact Lisa Smith on 07966 459872 to discuss or email notabenebristol@yahoo.com.

People of Note Community Choir is looking for new members, especially altos. We are friendly and it’s fun, the songs we sing are very varied, pop, folk, world music, original pieces, but not traditional choral. We meet in Southville on Tuesday and Clifton on Wednesday evenings.

Visit www.peopleofnote.co.uk or email peopleofnote@btinternet.com for more details.

Come along for a free taster!

Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church.

Saturday September 7th. David Bednall, suborganist at Bristol Cathedral, starts off the new season of Organ Elevenses recitals. David is not only an accomplished organist, but also pianist, accompanist, conductor and lecturer. He is particularly interested in Improvisation and in the works of Messiaen. Come and join us for coffee, cake and conversation from 10-30. Recital starts at 11 am. Hoped for donation of £5 which includes refreshments!

Petanque. Come and play pétanque with us on Tuesday 3rd September at 6 pm in Queen Square.

No need to know how to play: our expert will show you all you need to know. It’s free, and you can tell us you are coming by sending us an email: info@ afbristol.org.uk or call Audrey on 07903 821 655.

Bring your boules if you have some! A bientôt!

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The IT Surgery - Russell Isaac Why We Need To Recycle Our Gadgets

because it conducts electricity and is transparent. It’s also used in solar panels.

Tantalum is a highly corrosion-resistant metal that is perfect for small electronic devices like phones, hearing aids and pace-makers.

Scientists estimate that indium and tantalum mines, among others, could run out within a century. Meanwhile, our demand for new technology continues to increase.

A study by the Royal Society of Chemistry has estimated that as many as 40 million unused phones, tablets, laptops and other gadgets are languishing in UK homes. Each device contains multiple valuable and increasingly endangered elements, some of which the Earth is running out of.

So what should I do with my old tech?

The growing, unseen shortage of so-called “rare earth elements� was the impetus for the survey of just how much unused technology we are all stockpiling. Results revealed that half of UK households had at least one unused electronic device and 45% of homes had between two and five. Most people had no plans to recycle their collection.

In short - recycle it; you can find your nearest electronics recycling point online. And remember that retailers actually have an obligation to take back material when you buy a new product from them.

DO make sure that you properly wipe computer drives before recycling, or factory reset your phone to erase all personal data Russell Isaac can be contacted on 0774 775 3764 or via www.ithomehelp.biz

There are about 30 different elements just in a smartphone and many of them are very rare. The metal indium, is used in a unique compound which is vital for touch screens,

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What’s On & Community News Pilates Classes running in the local area; Mondays 9:30am (Beginners-Improvers), 11:00am (Mixed ability), 12:15pm(Postnatal - with baby); Tuesdays 9:30am (Improvers), 10:30am (BeginnersGentle). £8 per class booked as a course, or £10 single sessions. Classes are kept small, so must be booked in advance. Contact; Leanne 07817189474 / leanne@mindbodypilates.org / www.mindbodypilates.org

Alison on 0117 968 4036 or Caroline on 0117 924 9226 or see www.rscdsbristol.info Sea Mills Flower & Craft Show will take place on Saturday 14th September from 1pm to 4.30pm.

Entry £1 per adult. This year there will be a variety of music and dance acts alongside community and trade stalls, birds of prey from Secret World Wildlife Rescue, kids nature based crafts courtesy of Sea Mills Community Garden, alongside the flower, vegetable and variety of craft entries displayed in the hall. Programmes and entry forms (closing date Fri 6th Sept, entry fee applies) are available from Sea Mills Library and Cafe on the Square and online at seamillstogether.org.uk/ flowershow. To mark this special centenary year the theme of this years show is ‘The Addison Oak’.

We are delighted to announce that BBC Bristol’s Ali Vowles will be attending the show to present the trophies. Refreshments including cream teas will be available during the afternoon. The Show is held at Sea Mills Community Centre behind the library on Sylvan Way. Postcode BS92NQ and entries are open to all amateurs.

Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members. We have a full programmes of men’s ladies and mixed friendly and competitive matches. Reduced membership offer for the first year (£50). More information and contact details https://redlandgreenbowls.webs.com REMAP - a registered charity that designs and makes. We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. If you can help please contact the Chairman at bristol.chair@remap groups.org.uk or 0117 3295183 or visit www.bristol.remap.org.uk.

Sea Mills Garden Club are a small friendly club who meet for a talk followed by tea & biscuits on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sea Mills Methodist Rooms, Sea Mills Square at 7.30 pm. After the summer break our forthcoming meetings will be :- 18th September Don Everett “Autumn, The Forgotten Season”; 16 Oct, George Always “Cottage Garden Flowers”; 20 Nov, Michael Smith “Caring for Houseplants”. Visitors always welcome . FFI contact Pat Prior 07779 203626 or Gail Mitchell on 0117 9685350.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP).

Do you like reading? Do you like helping children?

If yes to both, you are just the sort of person we are looking for! If you can spare a minimum of an hour a week to hear children read in a local school you could make a huge difference. Volunteering is a great way to stay active and to feel useful, so if you are interested in joining us please get in touch. Contact Mina on 07860 669 953, or visit RSVP-west.org.uk.

Rotary Club of Bristol meets at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30 for 1.00 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for more details see www.bristolrotary.org or contact Martina Peattie at mpeattie@btopenworld.com

Shared Reading - this friendly group meets at Westbury Library every Thursday 11am to read a short story and poem together. You can comment, join in discussions, help with the reading or just sit back and listen while enjoying a cuppa. The readings are always different - classics, science fiction, romance, comedy, suspense. And it’s all free. For further information contact Christine Betts crbetts17@hotmail.com or 07967 332821.

Scottish Country Dancing - come to Dance Scottish with RSCDS Bristol on Thursdays at 7.30pm in term time at Oatley Hall, St Monica’s Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UN. New dancers welcome, come on your own or with a friend for fun, fitness and friendship. No need to wear a kilt or a sash! For information contact

Simply Social Activity and Social Club. Whether you are single or in a relationship, enhance your social life by joining our friendly social club. We are run by members for the members and enjoy a packed programme of activities including walking, live music, dancing, dining out, 86

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What’s On & Community News Stoke Lodge Ramblers. How about joining us for enjoyable 8-10 mile walks on two Sundays per month? Our usual group size is 12-15 walkers. If you are interested please come and give a try. For more details please visit www. stokelodgeramblers.wordpress.com or call our Secretary on 0117 950 0934.

badminton, a reading group, weekends away and foreign holidays. There are no age limits although most of our members are 40+. Check out www. simplysocial.org.uk or phone us on 07971 427 766, and come along to one of our Thursday Club nights.

Soroptimist International Bristol is part of a global organisation founded in Bristol for women.

We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Long Ashton Golf Club. During the year we support various charities and have an interesting speaker programme. Do look at our website or for more details email: sibristol@ hotmail.co.uk or www.sigbi.org/Bristol.

Tai Chi = Unlimited Energy. An ancient Chinese system of exercise which develops a sense of harmony of body and mind. The classes are fun and inclusive and provide an encouraging environment in which to practice the flowing movements which bring a sense of calm. Classes for beginners in Westbury, Southmead and Clifton. See www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or phone 0117 9424167 for more information.

St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Varied programme. All welcome. Further details from Wilma on 0117 962 8895.

Taoist Tai Chi class every Monday 7pm at Badock’s Wood School, Doncaster Road. You will experience benefits to your body, mind, and spirit, make friends and listen to remarkable stories of health improvement. Our hope is that each person leaves with a renewed conviction that they can make a real positive difference in their own health and with a clear sense of how to go about it. We are a registered charity and all our instructors are volunteers. Young and old alike enjoy the friendly and welcoming nature of the Society. See taoist.org.uk for more information.

Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir return to the Village Hall on Monday 2nd September after their summer break.

We welcome new members and auditions are not required. It is a great way to meet new friends and singing is the best medicine! We sing modern toe-tapping songs and music is provided. For further information, please contact Carolyn on 2791409 or Maureen on 9567894.

Trinity Henleaze Ladies Guild meets fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7.30 in the Leonard Hall, Waterford Road. We offer a good varied programme of speakers followed by tea and coffee. All are welcome. For further information contact Jenny on 0117 962 0108.

Stoke Bishop Local History Group meets at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, 42 Stoke Hill, BS9 1EX five times a year. We do research, we publish books and we hold regular talks. Our next talk will be “The History of Stoke Lodge” with Helen Powell on Friday 6th September. Interested in local history? Welcome! Membership £6 p.a. Visitors £3. Contact sblocalhistory@gmail.com or Jenny Weeks 0117 968 6010. Follow us on Facebook.

Volunteer Drivers wanted for transport, once or twice a week, of local elderly patients to the Westbury doctors’ surgery or to a hospital. We operate within the Charity RSVP-West, who provide us with liability insurance for these drives and with practical help and advice. And of course we work closely with the Westbury-on-Trym practice. For information please contact Wendy Clark (0117 962 0733) or Zina Wilson (0117 431 3671) or by e-mail on Bernzina@blueyonder.co.uk or ask at Westbury Practice Reception or your local GP on tel. 0117 962 3406.

Stoke Bishop Townswomen’s Guild are on the move again! We have had to relocate back to St Mary’s Church Hall, Hulbert Room, with effect from Thursday 3rd October.

Meetings will commence at 2.15pm so please do not arrive before 2pm. This will help with access and parking. Nothing else has changed, and we look forward to Tim Lewis entertaining us in October, and Cyril Routley speaking about the SS Great Britain in November. All welcome. Contact: Gay Huggins 9685813 for further information.

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Doors Open Day Doors Open Day is an annual treat that provides a chance for us to see some of Bristol’s most amazing buildings, but do you know which of the buildings on the list is the oldest? Locally I suspect it is Elsie Briggs House of Prayer (The Well) in Westbury, dating back to the 15th century. But in the wider Bristol? The answer is St James’s Priory on Whitson Street, between Broadmead and the Bus Station in central Bristol. You may well have passed by the building on shopping expeditions and never ventured in to see what remains of the original Norman architecture. Now is the time to remedy this and visit this Grade 1 listed building.

The atmosphere in the building is rather special.

It is peaceful and calm. You can also visit the adjoining Church House, which is not normally open to the public. It has some stunning features, including an overmantle and an outstanding ornate plaster ceiling, all lovingly restored with the help of Heritage Lottery Funding.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking people to get creative in the kitchen and take part in a month of foodie fundraising this October.

The charity is urging supporters to host a Cook Eat Give event for friends and family and ask guests to make a donation in return. The new fundraising initiative will help CHSW support more than 500 children with life-limiting conditions and their families at its three children’s hospices across the South West, including Charlton Farm near Bristol.

Founded in 1129 by Robert Earl of Gloucester, who was the illegitimate grandson of William the Conqueror; the Priory was a monastery of Benedictine monks and a place of worship. At that time it was the only place for the sick and the poor to find refuge and help. It is rather fitting that today the building complex is used to support people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and nearby Walsingham House provides supportive accommodation for people with mental health issues. There is also a café where you can obtain refreshments to fortify you for the rest of your tour. The joy of this is that you will know that all profits from the café will not go to a huge corporate body, but will be used to support this worthwhile cause and help to maintain Bristol’s oldest building.

Tamara Downes, Fundraising Manager for CHSW, said: “Cook Eat Give is a really easy way for people to get involved in fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West. Everyone loves a foodie get together – whether it’s a barbeque, pizza night or themed dinner party, the choice is yours and you can enjoy your food with the knowledge that you are helping us to support local children and families.

“We hope people will join us this October but if that date isn’t suitable, people can host a Cook Eat Give anytime. Every meal, however large or small, will make a big difference.”

You can join a guided tour of the building on Saturday 13th September between 10.30am and 3pm to hear stories of its past, marvel at the architecture and hear about the work carried out in recent years, or you can just wander in anytime between 10am and 4pm to see for yourself.

If you would like to find out more information about CHSW’s new Cook Eat Give foodie fundraiser, visit www. chsw.org.uk/cook or call Charlton Farm on 01275 866 600 to speak to one of the fundraising team.

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What’s On & Community News that anyone with a long-term health condition or who is inactive can participate. It can be enjoyed by many, you do not have to have a health condition to attend! Open to all, members and non-members, sessions take place on Wednesday morning at 9.15am. Cost £5. Come and try it! Or for more information call 07411 263207.

auditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis of having fun. We meet Redmaids’ High Junior School, Grange Court Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 4DP on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 p.m. (term time only). If you are a string or brass player ideally of a good standard, come along for your free taster session and give us a try. For further information, please visit www.westburyparkorchestra.com or email contact@westburyparkorchestra.com

Walking Touch Rugby for men and women over 50s. Every Friday 10am to 11.30, Westbury Fields, Cricket Lane, Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6TW. A great inclusive sport for all levels of mobility.

Come along and be welcomed. Contact Kris Tavender, email ktavender@bristolbearsrugby. com.

Westbury Park WI meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting (up to 3 visits allowed).

Refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@gmail.com or visit www.westburyparkwi.org.uk for more details.

Wedding Volunteers needed. Westbury-on-Trym Village hall is a very popular wedding venue and has a busy ongoing wedding schedule. We’re looking for more wedding volunteers to help these events run smoothly. If you’re interested please email us at enquiries@wotvillagehall.org or leave a message on 0117 962 3399.

Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes are held every Tues 7.30-9.30pm from SeptApril; a fun and friendly way to exercise body and mind. Dress is informal, and no dancing partner needed. Beginners class is at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Rd., Henleaze BS9 4BT; contact Maggie on 01934 838175. More advanced dancers: at St.Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze BS9 4LD; contact Cheryl on 0117 401 2416. See www.wscbristol.co.uk for details.

Westbury Folk / Country Dancing on Tuesdays 1.15 - 3.15pm at The College, College Road, WoT. This is a sociable group meeting to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. No experience is necessary as all dances are called first. For further information, call Christine on 0117 962 2223. It’s £3 per person for each session.

Zumba Classes. Keep mind and body healthy and active with Zumba Gold. Easy to follow, low impact dance moves to great music. Tuesdays 11.10 Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall, BS9 3AA. Please contact Jools for more info.; jooljdh@gmail.com / julie737.zumba.com or call 07780 385 830.

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

Zumba Classes. Zumba Gold - Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.25pm / Zumba Fitness 6.35 - 7.30pm held in the Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall. £5 on door.

Just drop in with water and a sense of humour!

Phone Marie on 0117 963 4104 or visit www. bristoldancezumba.co.uk for more info.

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

Deadline for inclusion of all notices in the October issue - Monday 16th September. andy@bcmagazines.co.uk

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Talking Pets - at Viking Vets The British people are well renowned for their relationship with their pets. Having been a vet for 25 years I have seen some wonderful and deeply moving partnerships between people and pets. I heard there had been a debate on This Morning regarding pets ability to feel love.

I have to say I have absolutely no doubts about the fact that animals can feel love. The love I see on a daily basis, when pets who have stayed with us for shorter or longer time are reunited with their owners. The love is also seen in the consulting room where especially dogs will look for reassurance from their owners that they will be ok. We have many clients where their pet are their children, and the love the owner feels for their pet can be overwhelming. I have seen many macho men reduced to tears when we have to put a dearly beloved cat or dog to sleep. Often men find it so difficult to deal with it, that they choose not to stay when the pet is put to sleep.

We respect that decision, but do find that people that stay to the end, leave with more peace, sometimes even with a sense of relief.

love to make them happy when they come to the vet. Most dogs know where we keep the liver treats both in the reception area and in the consulting rooms. Every now and again I forget to give a treat at the end of the consultation, but are reminded by the frantic look in the dogs eyes to give them a reward for being good. Some of the clients get a bit irritated with me, having one minute told them that their dog is overweight, then in the next minute giving a treat. I do explain that the only love I can expect to get from their pet is the love for my treats, the owners get the true love!

Maria Lowe, Veterinary Surgeon

We are so very lucky at Viking Vets because everyone who works here love pets. We also

We are a small, independent practice with an experienced and compassionate team of vets and nurses.

Our aim is to tailor make every regime for your pet to ensure the best treatment for both them and you.

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GARDEN TRAPPINGS For plants, shrubs, garden advice and a good chat stop by and say hello to Julien. For more details and up to date news visit our Facebook page.

Garden Trappings 10 Canford Lane, W-o-T 07970 930 501 Quiz Answers Page 34 – General Knowledge 1. Priti Patel; 2. the Euro; 3a) Bob Monkhouse, b) Hughie Green, c) Nicholas Parsons; 4. singles tennis court (2,106 square feet or 196 square metres), UK allotment (2,718 square feet or 252 square metres), Tower Ballroom (12,240 square feet or 1,137 square metres; 5a) Barcelona (4.2 million), b) Los Angeles (4.1 million), c) Gothenberg (504 thousand); 6. Neptune (1846); 7a) Somerset, b) Norfolk, c) Yorkshire; 8. Cain and Abel; 9. Charles Manson; 10. 2.20am, 15th April 1912.

Page 34 Nature 1. Penguins; 2. (l to r) dugong, puffer fish and okapi; 3. North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe; 4. European eagle owl; 5a) entomology, b) ornithology, c) lepidopterology; 6. cumulonimbus; 7. The Peak District (1951); 8a) poppy, b) cherry, c) onion / leek; 9. the beluga whale; 10a) South Africa, b) Canada, c) Croatia.

Page 58 – Children’s Puzzles Flags – 1) France, 2) USA, 3) Germany, 4) Canada, 5) Japan, 6) Brazil, 7) Greece, 8) Jamaica, 9) India.

Odd One Out – 1) Gouda (it is a Dutch cheese, the others are English cheeses); 2 Dalmation (it is a breed of dog, the others are breeds of cow); 3. Boeing (it is a type of aircraft, the others are types of car); 4.

Ear (it is the only part of the body that isn’t a joint); 5) Eiffel Tower (it is a famous building in Paris, the others are all in London.

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