The Bristol Nine Magazine - December 2018

BS9 No. 150 - Dec ‘18

The Bristol Nine Magazine

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

Inside this month - Planning for the Sea Mills centenary, singing for Southmead Hospital, carniverous plants, flying boats, a timetable for Christmas services, win coffee and cake for four - plus all the regulars and community events galore 1

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Singing for Southmead Hospital If you read one thing in the magazine this month, other than what you are reading now, please make it page 21.

Everybody involved in the production of the single - the producers, the recording studio owners, the video team, the singers young and old, the musicians, and all the hospital staff involved in the project - have given freely of their time and experience, and have ensured that the Southmead Hospital Charity benefits as much as possible from sales of the track.

This month has seen the launch of a local single, aimed at raising money for Southmead Hospital Charity.

“We Are The Same Inside” features the Henleaze based Melody Makers Choir together with the angelic voices of the Horfield Primary School Choir, and vocalists Nathan Hughes, Sarah Villaraus and Rebekah Brown. The song is very special. It isn’t a cover version, it is a beautiful original piece of music written by Natalie Veal, the Melody Makers Choir leader and choir member Natalie Sital-Singh, and is a thank you to all the the wonderful staff at Southmead Hospital in this, the 70th anniversary of the NHS.

Now that the song has been officially released it has been up to everybody involved in it getting the message out there - and this has to me been a real eye opener in terms of witnessing the positive side of social media. It seems as if everybody involved “knows somebody who knows somebody” and so on, and this network of friends, contacts and links is proving vital in getting coverage for the cause. By now I hope and suspect that awareness of the single has spread far, far beyond the hospital catchment area. Retweets, shared links, and celebrity likes play a huge part in the modern publicity machine. It makes me feel way behind the times - but there is still a big role to be played by old fashioned printed media, and so I hope you don’t mind me using this publication to do my bit.

OK, I’m biased. I sing in Natalie’s choir quietly on the back row - and so have seen how much work has been involved in the creation of “We Are The Same Inside”, and how much pleasure and excitement the whole recording, performing and promoting of the single has created. I think it is a thing of beauty, brilliantly produced, and launched with a moving and upbeat accompanying video, filmed at Southmead Hospital.

“We Are The Same Inside” is a really beautiful song, written with love and gratitude and performed with passion and warmth. At the time of year when we think about giving to each other, giving back to those who may have helped us, supporting good causes and helping those less fortunate then please consider supporting this brilliant project.

Being involved has allowed me to experience something I’d not have encountered otherwise - prior to this the only known recording of me singing is a solo rendition of Jerusalem in Bournemouth Town Hall, recorded on a C60 cassette in the days when my voice was much higher and my hairline much lower. To have seen the amount of work involved in the production of one musical track has been a revelation. And to me, the dedication, enthusiasm and love shown in the process, mirrors all the same wonderful qualities with which members of staff across the NHS carry out their daily working roles.

The single is available now to download for just 99p on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon or across other download sites.

Search for “We Are The Same Inside”, look for the big red heart and then press the “Buy Now” buttton! Not only will you be helping support the hospital, its patients and help fund projects that improve the NHS locally for future generation but you also get a terrific piece of music which you’ll hopefully be singing along to until 2019.

Thank you.

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The Editor’s Small Piece Hi there, and welcome to the last issue of the BS9 magazine for 2018, an issue that I hope finds you in good form and getting into the festive spirit.

Father Christmas’s little helpers will be going flat out between now and the 25th - but thankfully my team of helpers can now stand down and enjoy a little rest - until the joint January / February issue comes out on 20th January. At the last count there are thirty three people who deliver the magazines out to you each month - some newcomers this year, many more having been “on board” for a number of years. To all of them I say thanks - for your reliability, cheeriness, loyalty and stamina - and all as the public faces of the magazine.

Last month I know was especially difficult, with a delayed delivery of magazines back to me from the printers and then some pretty rubbish weather to contend with. So special thanks to the team and sorry if your magazine was a bit late and / or a bit soggy.

Thanks also to everybody who has received a magazine each month and chosen to open it and have a read - fingers crossed you find the occasional things to interest and entertain you.

And if you’ve found the opportunity to use the services of any of the businesses who feature then that’s brilliant, cheers. You supporting them means they will support me, and that means I’ll continue to be able to produce what I hope (and may people tell me) is a fun, useful little publication each month - one which does its little bit to support and promote our wonderful north Bristol communities. A bit of a virtuous circle.

I hope you have an enjoyable December however you choose to soend it, and thanks for your readership and support.

Andy I was saddened to hear recently that Richard Bland, whose fine words on all things to do with his beloved Downs have featured in the magazine on a regular basis over the last few years, passed away last month. His love for nature and for this area, his generosity of spirit and his kindness made him a splendid fellow, and I know he will be missed and remembered with huge affection by many. Richard kindly delivered to me in person a congratulations card on my reaching 100 issues of the BS9 magazine. This month is issue number 150 - this one is for you sir.

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

Local Churches Sea Mills Methodist Church, Shirehampton Rd, 0117 962 1200 St Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop www.stmarysb.org.uk 0117 968 7449 WoT Methodist Church www.westburyontrymmethodistchurch .org.uk 0117 962 2930 WoT Baptist Church, Reedley Rd, www.westburybaptist.org.uk 0117 962 9990 WoT Holy Trinity Parish Church, www.westbury-parish-church.org.uk 0117 950 8644 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, WoT www.sacredheartchurch.co.uk 0117 962 0676 St Peter’s Church, Henleaze www.stpetershenleaze.org 0117 962 4524 Highgrove Church, Sea Mills www.highgrove.church 07966 028 046 Trinity URC, Henleaze www.trinityhenleazeurc.org.uk 0117 962 9713 The Community Church, WoT www.the-community-church.net 0117 946 6807 St Edyth’s Church, Sea Mills www.stedyths.org.uk, 0117 968 6965

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Sea Mills 100 Centenary Project Sea Mills Community Initiatives is a charity set up in 2009 by the three churches in Sea Mills for the benefit of all the people of Kingsweston Ward, Bristol and the neighbourhood. Their current activities include the running of the Café on the Square, a community café in a converted toilet block in Sea Mills Square and a community allotment.

The project will enable local people in Sea Mills and nearby to come together to preserve the memories and heritage of the people who lived through the First World War. Memories will be recorded, and local people will be able to research the history of their homes and find out about the first people to occupy them. Volunteers will collect photographs, newspaper clippings, documents, letters and photos of keepsakes, as well as family tales passed down to help them build a clear picture of what life was really like and compare it to their lives in the area today.

Now they have exciting news of a new initiative because they have received a National Lottery grant of £10,000 for an innovative World War I history project in Sea Mills. Awarded through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s First World War then and now programme, the project has also attracted the support of Bristol City Council and will be part of their city-wide celebration of Homes for Heroes in 2019.

The highlight of the project will be the special events around the estate’s 100th anniversary in June 2019. The information collected by volunteers will form the basis of a history trail around the estate and a Sea Mills mini museum opening in the currently disused red phone kiosk in front of the 100 year old oak on the Square.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Milton, Sea Mills resident and the project coordinator, in the Cafe on the Square, where she told me more about the background to “Sea Mills 100” and the plans over the coming year.

The project aims to bring the community together, with young and old participating.

The first event, in conjunction with LinkAge, brought together pupils from Sea Mills Primary School with older members of the community for “Snack, Chat and Reminisce” on 28th November where we began to explore the past of our estate.

“The end of WW1 heralded a large programme of council house building as the government aspired to create homes fit for heroes to live in and to improve housing conditions for working people. The Sea Mills Estate began with the planting of an oak sapling in Sea Mills Square on 4th June 1919.

Housing and people followed, many of them WW1 veterans, settling down and starting families. The tree is now an impressive, mature oak standing in Sea Mills Square on the green where Shirehampton Road meets St Edyth’s Road.

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Sea Mills 100 Centenary Project support thanks to National Lottery players and Bristol Council. This will be an exciting project, connecting the community of today in Sea Mills with that of 100 years ago”

particular to broaden their understanding of how it has shaped our modern world.”

To find out more about the project people can visit www.seamills100.co.uk and join our mailing list or email info@seamills100.co.uk Twitter: @SeaMills100. Project developments will also feature in here in the Bristol Nine magazine.

Bristol Councillor for Housing Paul Smith said “1919 was the beginning of building council housing at scale in Bristol and across the country. This is an important centenary to celebrate and the council will be linking up estates across the City and the UK with this excellent project in Sea Mills” Nerys Watts, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s HLF South West, said: “The impact of the First World War was far reaching, touching and shaping every corner of the UK and beyond. Thanks to National Lottery players, HLF has already invested almost £100 million to more than 2,200 projects – large and small - that are marking this global Centenary; with our small grants programme, we are enabling even more communities like those involved in ‘Sea Mills 100’ to explore the continuing legacy of this conflict and help local young people in

(Photos courtesy of Annie Crossman Photography)

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With the prospect of free mince pies and coffee, and more importantly the pleasure of taking part in one of those small but important community activities, it was lovely last month to be asked to judge again the entries to become the main picture for the Premier Homecare Christmas card.

Finalists (l to r) - Dominik, Igor, and Chloe (3rd)

Judith, Tanya and Simon at Premier Homecare presented me with a short list of 6 finalists to choose from - all pictures drawn by the children or grandchildren of staff following the theme of ‘Christmas Treats”.

I vacillated long and hard before choosing the top three, with the young artists being given prizes of gift vouchers and selection boxes.

A difficult job - goodness knows how Darcey, Shirley, Craig and Bruno do this every week - but fun nonetheless.

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“We Are The Same Inside” A song celebrating the NHS in its 70th year has been released by a local Bristol choir to raise money for their local hospital this Christmas.

Melody Makers have been regular and popular performers at Southmead Hospital Charity’s Great Brunel Buskathon events in the summer and at Christmas.

‘We Are The Same Inside’ by H e n l e a ze - b a s e d ‘Melody Makers Choir and Horfield Primary School Choir for the NHS’ is available to download on all digital download sites from November 30th. Money raised from downloads will be donated to Southmead Hospital Charity to support patients and fund medical research and new equipment at North Bristol NHS Trust.

This Christmas the charity is asking everyone to download the song for just 99p on iTunes or across other download sites to support the hospital, its patients and help fund projects that improve the NHS for future generations.

Adrian Brown, corporate and community manager for Southmead H o s p i t a l Charity, said: “When Natalie approached us with the idea of releasing a song to raise money we were delighted – it is a unique, creative and inspired way to fundraise and we are so grateful for the time and efforts that everyone involved has dedicated to it. The message in the song is a powerful one that really conveys the strength of feeling that people have for the NHS and for its staff. We hope everyone in Bristol, and beyond, will download the song this Christmas to celebrate our NHS – it’s a small thing but it can make a big difference to healthcare now and in the future.”

The 80 strong-choir is made up of people from communities surrounding Southmead Hospital, including many former patients, NHS staff as well as children from Horfield C of E Primary School. Lead vocalists are Sarah Villaraus, Rebekah Brown and 11-year-old Nathan Hughes, now a pupil at Colston’s School.

Composed and written by Melody Makers Choir leader, Natalie Veal with lyric support from choir member Natalie Sital-Singh, ‘We Are The Same Inside’ captures the ethos of an inclusive and dedicated health service.

Natalie Veal, a choir leader from Henleaze, said she wanted to bring together her love of music with her gratitude for the NHS. “Every member of the choir - the musicians, the children of Horfield Primary School and myself - have put a lot of love into this song; it’s our way of thanking the hospital staff and giving back to our community. In writing the song we really thought about what the NHS means to us and the work that NHS staff do. We are all hugely excited about the fundraising this will bring to the charity and I’m so proud of the choir’s achievement and their infectious enthusiasm throughout this project. We’ve loved singing with the children, who’ve added a sprinkle of magic to our song.”

Natalie Veal, Melody Makers Choir and Horfield Primary School Choir at the launch of the single at Southmead Hospital

Find out more about the song and watch the video at www.southmeadhospitalcharity. org.uk/song Download on iTunes or listen on Spotify.

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In the Garden with Cathy Lewis Carniverous plants

fast, the leaf curls inwards to digest its victim.

Butterworts are subtler, with glossy leaves that look benign, but their sticky coating is the death knell to gnats and fruit flies.

I confess to having a child-like fascination for carnivorous plants. These monsters of the plant world are beautiful, bizarre and rather gruesome. They live in nutrient-poor areas such as acidic peat bogs, but by trapping animals they gain essential nutrients missing from the soil.

Perhaps my favourite carnivorous plants are pitchers, with wonderfully adapted leaves shaped into elaborate tubes and vases. Lured in by scent, insects land on the waxy lip of the pitcher and then slip into a deadly pool of digestive enzymes. There are five different kinds of pitcher plant including Sarracenia and Nepenthes, some of which grow large enough to trap small mammals.

There are around 400 species of carnivorous plants including three native to the UK sundews, butterworts and bladderworts.

Others span climatic regions as diverse as tropical Asia and temperate Alaska. All have evolved clever ways to lure and trap their prey.

The most famous of them all is the Venus flytrap. The jaw-like leaves have guard hairs on the inside that snap shut when triggered by an insect.

The process can take under a second, but how it actually happens is still a mystery.

Flytraps make fascinating houseplants but be warned, each leaf can only snap shut three or four times, so continual poking by enthusiastic kids (and grownups!) can weaken the plant.

You can see a great collection of pitchers and other insect-eating plants at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden. However, if you want to grow your own, three are recommended as houseplants. They are the Venus flytrap, Cape Sundew and Purple Pitcher plant. All should be happy by a south-facing window and they need to sit in trays of rainwater throughout the growing season to keep the soil moist. In winter, flytraps and pitchers require a period of dormancy, so reduce the watering and place them somewhere cool. If you need to repot, make sure you use bespoke compost. For more advice check out the RHS website https://www.rhs.org.uk/ advice/profile?PID=819

There are a number of plants that use a sticky flypaper technique to trap their prey.

Sundews have shiny globules of glue around the edge of their tentacle-like leaves.

Once an insect is stuck

Cathy Lewis, Dip. PGSF Professional garden design, consultancy and maintenance Tel. 07985 008 585 www.cathylewisgardens.co.uk

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Finance Matters - Phil James I was considering what to write about for the December issue of Bristol Nine. Brexit, the economy, the stock market, global trade pressures, Donald Trump?

But as it’s the season of goodwill – I gave that up as a bad idea and thought we’d have a quiz instead! So just a bit of fun. Answers on page 95.

1)

From which country does the word ‘Noel’ originate?

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What city is the Christmas Film ‘Elf’ set in?

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What product was invented by a sweet maker from London called Tom Smith?

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Which scientist born on Christmas Day in 1642 is buried in Westminster Abbey?

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We all know the book ‘The Snowman’ by Raymond Briggs – but what was the little boys name?

6)

What two words will you almost always find on a Christmas Gift Tag

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Lead singer of the Irish group who had a hit with Fairytale of New York and he himself was born on Christmas Day 1957 – but who is he?

8)

What is a baby turkey called?

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Great grandfather of ‘the French Capital’ and a Hotelier in the making. He was born on Christmas Day in 1887. Who was he?

10)

What is the name of Aladdin’s brother?

11)

Which sporting event takes place every Christmas Day in Hyde Park?

and lastly…..

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Which US President appeared in Home Alone 2 in 1992?

Everyone at Grosvenor Consultancy would like to wish all the readers of Bristol Nine a very happy Christmas and New Year.

‘See you’ in 2019!

Phil James Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd. Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference number 187799.

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Senio r Snippe ts

Keeping well in Winter

Welcome to the latest edition of Senior Snippets: the monthly advisory column with the older members of our community in mind, brought to you by John Moore, Director of Home Instead Senior Care in North Bristol.

In this edition we are going to share some very important tips on how to keep well in winter to help you and your loved ones steer clear of germs.

See your pharmacist if you aren’t feeling well. Even if you have just a cough or a cold, your pharmacist might be able to help you prevent it from becoming more serious. If you can’t physically get to a pharmacy, make sure to call them to discuss your symptoms.

Get a flu jab. Everyone over the age of 65, living in the UK is eligible for a flu jab and is encouraged to take up this free NHS service. You can get a flu jab at your GP’s surgery or at participating pharmacies.

Keep warm. During the cold winter months, it is advisable to wear several layers of clothing, rather than one thick layer. Clothes that are made from cotton, wool or fleecy fibres help to maintain body heat, and are better than silky and thin materials that don’t insulate well.

Keep mobile. Try not to sit still for more than an hour at a time. Even simply standing up to stretch your legs for a few moments can help to increase your body temperature. If you have good mobility moderate exercise is a great way of keeping warm when temperatures are low.

Drink warm beverages. When you get up to stretch, why not make yourself a hot drink to help keep you warm? You should also try to eat at least one hot meal a day. Making sure warm foods and drink are going into your system will help to maintain your weight and contribute to keeping your body temperature up.

At Home Instead Senior Care, our wonderful CAREGivers can help older people to stay well and can support with many of the tips mentioned here.

If you would like to speak to someone at Home Instead, please do get in touch. Similarly, if you have any ideas for a future topic, please call 0117 989 8210 or email John.Moore@HomeInstead.co.uk

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203 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XT As the New Year looms and the festivities begin, it is our human nature to look back and to reflect on the year that we have had. Having spent over a quarter of a century working in property it’s become evident that changes in the market come and go much like the seasons, and the current market climate we’re experiencing is just another example of that.

COTHAM £1,150 PCM + FEES

As always we are keeping our heads high in this tough new market, with transparency and realism at our core - we have successfully achieved over 98% of the advertised guide price for our vendors*. We are lucky enough to live, work and operate in an area which remains sought after, and so we continue to trade and continue to thrive.

An extensive 2 double bedroom first floor apartment offered with an allocated parking space and stunning views. Comprising: Large kitchen with space for breakfast/dining table, generous lounge with far reaching views, bathroom, two good size double bedrooms.

Available on an unfurnished basis EPC D.

So for now, get organised and complete one of your New Year resolutions early, our advice is to get your property valued and prepped now and you’ll be ready to go before the madness of the New Year is here! We here at CJ Hole are wishing you a peaceful and refreshing festive season.

COTHAM - £700 PCM + FEES

*(figures taken as an average of sales achieved in Aug, Sept & Oct 2018).

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Prize Prize Wordsearch Wordsearch I am sure you would expect there to be a Christmas theme to the puzzle this month so I’m pleased not to disappoint you. Listed below are twenty one artists who have had hit Christmas songs. Twenty of the artists’ names have been hidden in the wordsearch grid and can be found written forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. Simply go through the list, find out which performer isn’t in the puzzle and let me know who it is.

All correct entries received by 1st January 2019 will go into the hat and one entrant, drawn at random, will win coffee and cake at a local coffee shop for themselves and three friends or family members.

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The correct answer to the October competition was Grapefruit and the winner, Date: __ Mary Powell, wins herself three bottles of wine. Your vino is on its way Mary. Thanks to everybody who took the time and trouble to enter - better luck next time.

Entries should be submitted by text (07845 986650), email (andy@bcmagazines.co.uk), ________________________________ phone (0117 259 1964) or post (8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY).

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Recommendationsfrom fromBruce BruceFellows Fellows Book recommendations Even people who take little interest in football recognise Peter Crouch. He’s a very unlikely looking top flight performer and his new book “How to be a Footballer” has a very unlikely approach for a football book. Instead of a stale run through of his career (quite distinguished in fact) he latches onto twenty-four subjects important for footballers and writes about them very engagingly. Celebrations (make it good but don’t end up on YouTube). Cars (remember where you’ve parked the new Porsche). Haircuts (you don’t have to spend £250 quid on a trim). A great read ending with a genuine tribute to Steven Gerrard.

Livia is depressed, there’s a body in a huge pipe on a building site and it’s been raining for days but Adelina’s left a culinary masterpiece in the fridge so not all is lost. Yes, Montalbano’s back in Andrea Camilleri’s excellent “The Pyramid of Mud”. Of course, a seemingly unsolvable crime has been dumped in his lap. There are risqué photos, the Mafia, the usual cast; Augello with women to chase, Catarella with the language to mangle, Fazio to be irritatingly efficient, plus building companies with poetic names. This is a very ingenious mystery and the Inspector solves it in his usual highly entertaining way.

Bernard Cribbins has been acting for seventy-five years, starting at fourteen at Oldham Rep and continuing via the Parachute Regiment (yes, the Paras) till now. Farce, musicals, the National Theatre, films (Carry on Jack his favourite though he put Kenneth Williams’ nose out of joint; Peter Sellers was lovely, till he got famous), comic songs with George Martin (pre-Beatles), Jackanory.

If you’d like to know more read “Bernard Who?”, his new autobiography.

There are stories and big names galore and Bernard himself, amusing, entertaining, self-deprecating and clearly superbly capable in all branches of entertainment; and still seeking work, ideally a film, playing Clint Eastwood’s father.

Pat Barker has moved from WW1 to an earlier terrible war of attrition, the Siege of Troy. Rather than following one of the usual male heroes, in her novel “The Silence of the Girls”, she gives a voice to the other woman who brought drama to the tale. Not Helen but Briseis, the war booty slave over whom Agamemnon and Achilles quarrelled. Through Briseis we learn of the hardships and terrors the silent women surrounding the Greeks endured and their opinions of the war. Barker’s interpretations of Achilles, Patroclus, Odysseus and co are intriguing and the whole tale is gripping and moving. A great read.

In 1990, Alan Taylor interviewed Muriel Spark in order to write a magazine article. The meeting developed into a friendship he now writes lovingly about in “Appointment in Arezzo”. We learn a little about Taylor but so much more, fascinatingly, about Spark herself. Married young, against advice, to Sydney Oswald Spark, (‘Love is a madness’) she didn’t stay long but kept his name. Then in 1961 came The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which harked back to her youth pre-war in Edinburgh. This is an elegant memoir, full of insight and revelation about Sparks’ London, New York and Italian years and about the woman herself.

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Budget 2018 – Anything of Interest to the Retirees of BS9?

Firstly, it is worth noting that whilst delivering this year’s Budget, the Chancellor made clear that should the economic situation have changed “materially” over the coming months then another Budget would be likely. Basically code for, if Brexit turns out to be an even bigger mess than it already is, then we will need to look at our finances again. I wonder, as I write this in mid-November, how things have unfolded through the end of November and December and what this means for your money?

Anyway, back to the Budget and things were relatively quiet – very much a ‘let’s wait and see’ Budget. The personal allowance (the amount of your income before you start paying tax) was raised to £12,500 and the higher rate threshold (the amount of your income before you start paying higher-rate tax) was raised to £50,000 from 2019/20. The capital gains tax allowance was upped to £12,000 and the good old ISA allowance stays at £20,000. No major pension changes (phew!) except an increase in the Lifetime Allowance to £1,055,000 and some proposals relating to pension scams and ‘cold-calling’.

In terms of Inheritance Tax (IHT) there were some technical changes relating to the Residence Nil Rate Band but apart from that there was no other IHT reform. The IHT Nil Rate Band remains at £325,000 and the Residence Nil Rate Band will increase, as previously announced, to £150,000 from April 2019. With the Nil Rate Band being frozen now for many years, making use of the various IHT exemptions and usual planning strategies should not be ignored – contact us for guidance.

Finally, can we use this final paragraph to announce that we are rebranding the firm as ‘Harold Stephens’ early in the New Year - after Richard’s late Grandfather, himself a great numbers man! More detail on that next year..

Richard Higgs, Chartered Financial Planner at Wealth West Ltd, provides friendly financial advice in BS9 on a face-to-face basis. He specialises in advising retired clients on savings, investments, Inheritance Tax and long-term care planning. He can be reached on 0117 9665699, richard.higgs@wealthwest.co.uk, or alternatively through www.wealthwest.co.uk.

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At the Cinema with Chris Worthington Peterloo

to drill and march in formation. Nellie gets involved with a women’s reform group but she complains that cannot understand the middle class language being used and leaves the meeting.

Written and Directed by Mike Leigh In 1819 Lancashire had only two MPs and voting was restricted to adult male owners of land. Wages in the textile industry had been savagely cut and the Corn Laws restricted the importation of corn leading to high prices for flour and bread. Mill workers lived in conditions of abject poverty.

The great day arrives and around 60,000 people including a large number of women garlanded and dressed in white assemble at St Peters Fields.

Henry Hunt arrives on a carriage and spurs on the cheering crowd waving his trade mark white hat.

He is accompanied a journalist from the Times and

by John Knight who as the main organiser of the event hopes to have a chance to speak. Hunt will not let him speak and after a bitter argument he steps down from the carriage.

The film begins with a shell shocked young man carrying a bugle at the battle of Waterloo. He survives the battle and walks all the way home to his family in a mill town in Lancashire. His father Joshua (Pearce Quigly) is involved with the local “reformers” who are starting to campaign for greater representation in parliament. Nellie (Maxine Peake), the matriarch of the family, is sceptical about the campaign for reform. Her main concern is feeding the family by the sale of homemade pies in the market.

Meanwhile in a room overlooking the crowd local magistrates, fortified by a considerable quantity of claret, decide to read the riot act. It is inaudible but their next move is to call in the yeomanry to arrest Hunt. This provokes the crowd to start to resist and the troops on horseback carrying sabres are called in. In the ensuing chaos 15 people are killed and 420 are injured. General Byng was not present at Peterloo, he was having a day at the races in York.

The prime minister, Lord Liverpool and the home secretary are duly thanked by the grotesque and corpulent figure of the Prince Regent who sends his congratulations to the local magistrates for stopping the riot and keeping the peace.

Joshua attends meetings of a reform group led

by John Knight (Philip Jackson), one of several passionate orators whose words are much appreciated by the largely uneducated audience.

The local press are also beginning to show an interest in the campaign for reform. Joseph Johnson (Tom Gill), the owner of the Manchester Observer wrote to Henry Hunt (Rory Kinear), a Wiltshire landowner and prominent campaigner for reform with a request to address a meeting in Manchester.

The government has become aware of the reform campaign through intercepted letters and spies.

The home secretary (Karl Johnson) appoints General Sir John Byng to be head of the army in the north and begins to put in place plans to suppress reform and the possibility of riot and sedition through the scheming local magistrates, the brutal Chief Constable (Victor Mcguire) and the yeomanry, described as “the local business mafia on horseback.”

In the aftermath of Peterloo the government cracked down on reform and several reform leaders were imprisoned including Henry Hunt.

They also attacked the press accusing the editor of the Manchester Observer of producing a seditious publication, he was jailed for twelve months. The massacre at Peterloo brought about a sense of national outrage but it was not until the Great Reform Act of 1832 that Manchester elected it’s first two MPs. Peterloo set in train the campaigns for workers’ rights later in the 19th and 20th centuries. The filming of Peterloo was financed by Amazon Studios.

The reform groups in Manchester and the surrounding towns get ready to march and assemble at St Peters Field in Manchester on 16th August 1819 to hear the address by Henry Hunt.

John Knight was determined to see that the mass public meeting would be peaceful and disciplined and will not allow arms to be carried. In the weeks before the meeting the reform groups are taught

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On This Day In Bristory News

the groups BEAK and Quakers, a producer of albums for the likes of Baxter Dury, The Horrors and The Coral, has written scores for films such as Ex Machina and Annihilation and was the music supervisor on the Banksy film, Exit Through The Gift Shop.

9 December 1502 King Henry VII granted a patent to Bristol merchants James Elliot and Thomas Ashurst, and their Portuguese associates John Gonzalles and Francis Fernandez, to go with English colours in quest of unknown countries in pursuit of the settlement of colonies – reflecting the growing desire to make foreign discoveries. The event of the voyage itself is unrecorded.

6 December 2011

Robert “3D” Del Naja of Massive Attack and R a d i o h e a d ’s Thom Yorke performed a special DJ set for Occupy London at the Bank of Ideas in Hackney. The set was performed in front of a crowd of 100 people in the basement of an abandoned building owned by Swiss bank UBS. Del Naja’s reason for playing the gig were to, ‘do something to get involved and muster up support for Occupy across the internet and music world.’

Extract from Biographia Nautica, J. Campbell, 1785 17 December 1967 A gas explosion killed the proprietor of an offlicence and general store in Congresbury. Mrs Wareing, was behind the counter at the time of the accident, her mother was also injured in the blast as was Derek Williamson, a local schoolmaster who was looking through the shop window. Debris from the explosion damaged a nearby post box and leaked gas caused further incidents in the surrounding sewers.

Sport 7 December 1983

Martina Navratilova beat Jo Durie in the quarter-final of the Australian Open. The Bristol born Durie had won the first set 6-4 before losing the next two. The climax to Durie’s most successful season in singles tennis, she had already reached the semi-final of the French Open and would end the year at No. 6 in the world rankings. Of course her greatest success came in doubles tennis, where she won the mixed-doubles titles at Wimbledon (1987) and the Australian Open (1991) alongside partner Jeremy Bates.

21 December 1946 As reported in the The Times on 22 December 1946…”Bristol dockers sang carols as they unloaded a cargo of 3,200 tons of Argentine refrigerated meat, including turkeys, 20,000 chickens and 200 ducks which arrived at Avonmouth; 341 crates of fowls and chickens, 246 of rabbits and 13 of ducks from Melbourne are also being unloaded.”

24 December 1995 Aardman Animations latest Wallace & Gromit film, A Close Shave, premiered on BBC2 at 18:15.

In celebration of the release, the two beloved characters featured on idents in between scheduled programming. The film went on to win over 30 awards including the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (the same award won

by The Wrong Trousers in 1993).

26 December 2004 Scott Sinclair made his debut for Bristol Rovers, coming on as a substitute against Leyton Orient aged just 15 years and 277 days. Sinclair is the second youngest ever Rovers player, with Ronnie Dix the youngest – Dix is also the youngest goalscorer in Football League history. Sinclair only made one further appearance for the club before being signed by Chelsea in July 2005. He has gone on to play for Plymouth Argyle, QPR, Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Wigan Athletic, Swansea, Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa and Celtic.

Music 9 December 1971 Geoff Barrow was born in Walton in Gordano. A key figure in the Bristol music scene, Barrow is perhaps best known as a founding member of the band Portishead but is also associated with 40

Obtaining title to land by Adverse Possession - “Squatters rights”

and this time will be so registered whether or not anyone opposes the application 2. Adverse possession: the essentials Adverse possession requires factual possession of the land, with the necessary intention to possess and without the owner’s consent. You must show that the squatter and any predecessors through whom they claim have been in adverse possession for at least 10 years ending on the date of the application

1. Adverse possession of registered land Prior to the coming into force of the Land Registration Act 2002, a squatter could acquire the right to be registered as proprietor of registered land if they had been in adverse possession of the land for a minimum of 12 years. However that Act created a regime that applies only to registered land. It makes it more likely that a registered proprietor will be able to prevent an application for adverse possession of their land being completed.

2.1 Factual possession Factual possession signifies an appropriate degree of physical control. It must be a single and exclusive possession. Thus an owner of land and a person intruding on that land without his consent cannot both be in possession of the land at the same time.

The question what acts constitute a sufficient degree of exclusive physical control must depend on the circumstances, in particular the nature of the land and the manner in which land of that nature is commonly used or enjoyed … Everything must depend on the particular circumstances, but broadly what must be shown as constituting factual possession is that the alleged possessor has been dealing with the land in question as an occupying owner might have been expected to deal with it and that no one else has done so.Where the land was previously open ground, fencing is strong evidence of factual possession, but it is neither indispensable nor conclusive.

Now adverse possession of registered land for 12 years of itself will no longer affect the registered proprietor’s title. However: • after 10 years’ adverse possession, the squatter will be entitled to apply to be registered as proprietor in place of the registered proprietor of the land; • on such an application being made the registered proprietor will be notified and given the opportunity to oppose the application; • if the application is not opposed the squatter will be registered as proprietor in place of the registered proprietor of the land; • if the application is opposed, it will be rejected unless either • it would be wholly unfair (by virtue of his conduct) for the registered proprietor to seek to dispossess the squatter and the squatter ought in the circumstances to be registered as proprietor; • the squatter is for some other reason entitled to be registered as proprietor; • the squatter has been in adverse possession of land adjacent to their own under the mistaken but reasonable belief that they are the owner of it, the exact line of the boundary with this adjacent land has not been determined and the estate to which the application relates was registered more than a year prior to the date of the application; • in the event that the application is rejected but the squatter remains in adverse possession for a further two years, they will then be able, subject to certain exceptions, to re-apply to be registered as proprietor

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Where the squatter has been able to establish factual possession, the intention to possess will frequently be inferred from the acts making up that factual possession.

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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 • Stoke Lodge. As your Councillors we have called for a independent enquiry into the planning fiasco re the Cotham school signs. An official complaint has been registered.

• Downs. A revised planning application* for a cafe & toilets has been submitted, moving them closer residential properties and still includes a roof terrace for dinning, which is causing real concern. * this can be viewed on line.

• Council tax : if you don’t want a massive council tax increase next April, please respond to the council tax consultation: www.bristol.gov.uk/budget 2019-2020.

• Canford Cemetery. Office to be closed. Peter & John believe this will cause serious distress and inconvenience to many people and have supported the campaign to “Keep the Office Open” • Student Parking in roads near the student halls is getting worse. We believe the Vice Chancellor himself must take action.

• Van dwellers have taken over parts of the Downs and other roads in Bristol. We have pressed the Mayor to take action. Please help us by also writing to the Mayor - mayor@bristol.gov.uk John & Peter Wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISMAS

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IT Surgery Living With Windows Updates

The latter is a new departure. Microsoft have decided that Windows 10 will be the last “new” version of Windows – there won’t be a Windows 11. The plan is to regularly upgrade and develop the existing version – hence there will be a lot more updates than we’ve ever been used to.

Hardly a week goes by it seems without your PC informing you it’s in the middle of doing a “Windows Update” - often taking an eternity to shut down and restart. So what are these updates and why do we need them?

Windows Updates are nothing new Microsoft have been sending them for years – they’re just a bit more frequent these days, and, for various reasons, we certainly do need them.

Twice a year - in Spring and Autumn Microsoft release a major design update.

These are usually big downloads and can take hours to install behind the scenes. So don’t panic if your PC seems to occasionally take a while to close or open.

The updates are essentially improvements to the Windows Operating System (Windows 7, 8 or 10). They fall into three main groups;

If you want to know if you’re up to date in Windows 10, click the SETTINGS button, select UPDATE & SECURITY, then select WINDOWS UPDATE. This will tell you whether you are up to date, or what action needs taking.

1. Security Updates – Microsoft’s response to new security threats to its operating system – it’s essential these are kept up to date.

2. “Bug” fixes – Fixes for newly identified errors in the way the operating system works – again, its very useful to get these problems fixed.

Updates can seem a bit of an intrusion by Microsoft sometimes, but you definitely need to keep abreast of them– particularly the security fixes – and they aren’t going to go away, so get used to ‘em!!

3. Features upgrades – Developments of new designs & features for Windows 10.

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Does your business need a shareholders’ agreement?

of most of the Company’s decisions but a shareholders’ agreement can reserve certain key decisions for the shareholders or a majority percentage.

Anna Sivula, Solicitor in AMD’s Commercial team, explains how Shareholders’ Agreements (‘SA’) should be a key consideration for any private limited company with 2 or more shareholders.

• Share transfers – shareholders may want the freedom to sell their shares but the remaining shareholders may want to ensure they have some control over who becomes a shareholder in their company.

A SA can balance these objectives by providing a clear procedure for share transfers during life and on death.

• Shareholder dilution – a shareholder will not want to find out their share percentage has been diluted without their consent. A SA should contain anti-dilution protections, particularly to protect a minority shareholder.

In the absence of a SA, a company’s internal affairs will be regulated by the Companies Act 2006 and the Articles of Association. For a lot of SMEs, the Articles are taken from an incorporation agent or based on the ‘model’ articles which contain standard provisions. Standard Articles may be suitable for a 1 person company or a small business that is just starting up but they may not be appropriate for a growth business or one with a more complex share structure.

• Bad leavers – a SA can set out clear guidance on what should happen to a shareholder who commits a serious breach whilst they are a shareholder.

Whilst employment law regulates the actions of employees, the SA can regulate how shares are dealt with in the event a shareholder/employee leaves the business as a bad leaver. For example, this could include returning shares to the Company at a discounted rate.

Unlike the Articles which are a public document, a SA is a private contract between the shareholders of a company which does not require registration at Companies House.

There is no legal requirement to have a SA but companies with two or more shareholders should consider having one in place. In our experience, trying to resolve shareholder disputes without a SA will always prove more problematic. It stands to reason that there is less potential for conflict between shareholders when their roles and responsibilities are discussed and clearly recorded from the outset.

A SA is therefore a flexible way of regulating a company’s affairs and allows for bespoke drafting, tailored to the specific objectives of the shareholders.

Some of the key considerations in a SA include: • Decision-making – directors have control

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Sky’s the limit for young rowers St Mary Redcliffe School pupil Daisy Duffy, 14, said: “Rowing is the best thing I’ve ever done.

I’m learning teamwork, getting fit and making new friends, but this boat is much older than ME!” Daisy and her friends have been fundraising with cake-sales and sponsored rowing events, but they still have a way to go.

Volunteer crane-driver Chris Ecclestone said his team was happy to lift the 60kg boat. “We see these kids rowing up and down the docks in all weathers, so it’s nice to help out and highlight their campaign.”

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s an OLD ROWING BOAT dangling from the historic cranes outside Bristol’s M-Shed.

This OARSOME stunt was organised by junior members from the City of Bristol Rowing Club, to prove they are taking their ambitions to a HIGHER level.

The young rowers, who attend schools across Bristol, are desperate to replace their 20-yearold boat with a brand new racing scull.

COBRC Chairman Andy Wiberg said: “Our junior members wanted to grab people’s attention with this wacky idea. We have some real talent here, and, if we can buy a new boat, the kids will be better-equipped to represent Bristol in top national competitions.”

The rowing club is part of Bristol’s Harbourside history. It was set up by dockers in the 1950s when the M-Shed cranes were being used to load trading ships.

Even though the club has been awarded generous grants by The Rowing Foundation and the Enovert Community Trust, a state-ofthe-art boat can cost around twenty thousand pounds.

Six decades on, COBRC is a highly successful sports charity, which prides itself on its open and welcoming reputation. It recently set up a partnership with Oasis Academy Brightstowe in Shirehampton, to give more students an opportunity to try rowing.

Britain’s most decorated female Olympian of all time, Dame Katherine Grainger is supporting the club’s long-term dream of building a new boat-house in the docks.

The London 2012 gold medallist and Chair of UK Sport will visit COBRC next month to meet the young rowers and talk to them about her own career on the water.

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Is Inheritance Tax About to Get Simpler?

· The schemes for business property relief and agricultural property relief need to be revised so that they can no longer be exploited for tax reasons by those who do not genuinely own a business, or who are not farmers.

These schemes cost the taxpayer over £1 billion annually.

Have you ever struggled to understand inheritance tax? The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has recognised the complexity of this area of tax and earlier this year, it asked the public for views on the practical problems faced when administering estates, and calculating and paying inheritance tax.

· The exemption that allows shares in certain AIM-listed companies to be exempt from inheritance tax should be reconsidered. In the view of AAT, this exemption provides unjustifiable tax avoidance and the unintentional promotion of AIM-listed companies.

In response to the call, the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has identified some interesting points:

· More than half of those who die in the UK fail to make a Will, and of those who do, only 6.2% leave a will that contains a gift to charity.

Bearing in mind that only 4% of estates are taxable, AAT believes that the charitable exemption is an unnecessary complexity that adds little, if any, value and should be scrapped.

· Inheritance tax receipts raised a record high of £5.3 billion in the year to February 2018. Despite this, inheritance tax is paid for in only 4% of estates. · A grant of probate, where an executor administers the deceased’s estate, can only be obtained once inheritance tax has been paid. This means that executors are often restricted from using estate assets to pay the inheritance tax bill, which in turn can cause cash flow problems.

· Given the average UK house price and the value of the average UK family’s savings and investments, the nil rate band allowance should remain at the current level, (£325,000 for individuals or up to £650,000 combined allowance for married couples/civil partners) particularly in light of the implementation of the RNRB.

· The residence nil rate band allowance (RNRB) has been widely criticised for being far too complicated. AAT recommends that the new allowance is merged with the existing nil rate band allowance (the tax-free allowance), effectively increasing the nil rate band for all estates.

It is important to note that these are the views of AAT and are not necessarily shared by other professionals.

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The government’s acknowledgement of the complexities of inheritance tax is the first step towards change. It remains to be seen whether the result will be a wholesale change, including scrapping the current system, as suggested by some, or something less radical. Certainly some changes to the current system appear likely.

STOP PRESS As we go to press, the government has announced that there is to be a new levy on probate fees.

The current fee is £155 if a solicitor is making the application, and £215 for an application in person, regardless of the value of your estate. The proposed new fees are likely to be: • Estates under £50,000: nil • £50,000 to £300,000: £250 • £300,000 to £500,000: £750 • £500,000 to £1 million: £2,500 • £1 million to £1.6 million: £4,000 • £1.6 million to £2 million: £5,000 • £2 million +: £6,000

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Join us as we celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas!

Westbury-on-Trym Baptist Church, Reedley Road Saturday 8th December 5.30pm – 7.30pm Jingle Jam Sunday 23rd December 10.30am Family Nativity Service 5.30pm Carols by candlelight Christmas Eve 11.15pm Midnight Communion Christmas Day 10.30am A Christmas celebration for the whole family www.westburybaptist.org.uk

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Monday 24th December 3pm Crib Service The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Southmead www.thecommunitychurch.net

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Sunday 16th December 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service Followed by mince pies and mulled wine Christmas Eve Sunday 24th Dec 3.30pm and 5pm Crib Services 11pm Midnight Holy Communion

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Christmas is a special time of the year when we celebrate with our families and friends.

We remember the amazing truth that God entered our world in the form of a baby, to rescue us from the darkness of our world.

Sam, Camilla, Oliver and the rest of the team at Zest would like to thank all their customers for their support in 2018 and wish them, and all readers of the Bristol Nine, a very Happy Christmas!

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We have a wide range of seasonal and speciality foods to choose from, so whether you are after a stocking filler or a hamper full we can help you out. We will even make up and gift wrap the hamper for you.

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Mindfulness - is what exactly? that practising Mindfulness has a positive and direct effect on brain activity.

A study last year by Dell Technologies, the computer tech giant, concIuded that an estimated 85% of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. Yep, the vast majority of children starting primary school this year will end up working in jobs that haven’t yet been created. Wow, that’s a sobering thought. And an indication of just how fast the pace of life and work is becoming.

One of the basic Mindfulness practices we start with is a Grounding practice. You settle into your seat, getting comfortable, sensing your body being supported by the chair, closing your eyes and feeling your feet connecting to the ground. This can bring a sense of being present, noticing the body gently breathing and you may feel peaceful and quiet. There’s nothing to get right! It’s just about being aware of our experience.

Which sort of makes you wonder if it possible to take a step back or do we have to just get swept by the technical and social tsunami that our lives are facing? And this in turn made me think about how best to switch off, take a breather and find some time and space to escape to when it all gets a bit much! “Mindfulness” is a term that has been bandied about frequently in the last couple of years or so, and my very limited knowledge of it made me think this might be the, or at least a, haven of tranquility some might be searching for. “You need to speak to a “mindfulness practitioner” I concluded.

So I did. Vicki Thomas runs groups here in BS9, and she seemed a good person to talk to for some definition and clarity.

I trained to become a Mindfulness and Compassion Practitioner four years ago after using it to recover from an episode of depression. I find self-compassion a very important element in practising Mindfulness as we all need to be less critical and kinder to ourselves – something we have never been taught!”

“Mindfulness has become a real ‘buzz’ word these days but not everyone knows what it means and how it can help our well-being. It is not surprising – given the turbulence and busyness in the world today – that we need a place to give ourselves space and quiet time to experience our inner world.

Always up to giving new things a try I’ve booked myself into one of Vicki’s classes.

She holds “a Morning of Mindfulness and Compassion” at The Well in Westbury on Trym (aka Elsie Briggs House, an ancient retreat house next to the parish church) on one Saturday morning a month. All are welcome, if you’ve had experience or not.

The practices are apparently simple to learn; the group is supportive and nurturing, and Vicki says that most people go home feeling calmer and more grounded. The next one is on 15th December from 10.30 to 1pm.

There will be more after Christmas. For more information / to book call Vicki on 07985 075295 or mail vickithomas@blueyonder. co.uk

Mindfulness is something that we have all experienced in our lives – it’s about awareness!

Listening to a friend saying something important, we may drift off into thoughts of our own and becoming aware we are doing that and bringing our minds back to the moment – that ‘catching ourselves’ is a moment of Mindfulness.

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History Notes - Julian Lea-Jones No. 132 - Dastardly deeds that became a part of Bristol’s history

owned ships permitted to cruise against enemies of the Crown as long as Monarchs got their cut.

In the years when national alliances and enemys frequently changed Privateers were at risk with yesterday’s enemy becoming today’s ally. Often if the potential prize looked too good to miss news of any peace would be ignored – but of course if witnessed their action would be classed as Piracy with appropriate punishments; not the least confiscation of the prize with the owners having to pay compensation to the aggrieved government. In this way many privateers drifted into piracy or mixed the two because of course with piracy if you got away with it you didn’t have to share the spoils with anyone other than your crew. The successful Privateer/Pirate Henry Morgan made sure the King got a handsome cut, which explains how he ended up as Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica and a knighthood.

Bristol has a long maritime tradition with some murky aspects. We cannot claim to have produced the most pirate captains; but ours were certainly amongst the most notorious, and many pirate ships numbered Bristolians amongst their crews.

To find out how this came about and why some were honoured, even knighted, for their nefarious exploits, whilst others were beheaded, we need to delve into the history books and official records. But remember our merchants and sailors were also victims of pirates and corsairs. Corsairs had fast and very manoeuvrable galleys and hid behind Steepholme or Lundy from where they could pounce on laden merchant ships. Pirates are associated with violence, ferocity, cruelty and a merciless treatment of their victims, and for the amassing of vast treasures traditionally buried on a desert island. But was this image, supported by ripping yarns such as Robert Louis Stevenson’s book ‘Sea Cook’, published as ‘Treasure Island,’ always true? For some pirates such as Bristol’s own Redcliffe born Edward Teach (or Thatch), better known as the infamous Blackbeard (pictured right) , yes it was largely true.

How did the ship-owners get crews for their ships - which worked best and why the difference? A Privateer, a Pirate, a Merchant Seaman a Jack Tar in the Royal Navy or a seaman on a slaver, the difference meant that some ships’ captains could advertise for crew, and select from the applicants, while other captains had to resort to coercion or skulduggery to get seamen. ‘Men of War’ referred to Royal Navy ships and dependent upon the captain’s reputation, either had willing applicants or had to rely on naval recruiting agents, known as ‘Crimps’. A captain with a harsh reputation or during wartime when there was a shortage of experienced sailors would rely on the dreaded Impressment Officers (usually shortened to Press Gang) to grab enough men off the streets to crew his ship. However the Press Gangs were only concerned with numbers and grabbed unsuitable landlubbers as well as sailors.

Captain Henry Morgan, probably the most successful of our pirates, was knighted for his piratical exploits, and the high spot of his career was probably when he was made Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. Born in South Wales about 1634, his connection with Bristol goes back to when as a boy he was kidnapped from here and put on a ship to Barbados, and sold to a plantation owner before escaping and joining a privateer. After years of plundering all and sundry Blackbeard wasn’t so lucky. He eventually lost his head to Lieutenant Maynard of the Royal Navy who had been sent to end his depredations once and for all. After a bloody and protracted battle off the Carolinas, his head returned home hanging from the Bowsprit of Maynard’s ship.

1745 was a bad year for Bristol ship owners with the Spanish and French capturing many of our ships. A splendid exception was the exploit of Captain Philips of the ship ‘Alexander’ who managed to cut out, from under the noses of the French, a captured Royal Navy 28 Gun ship that they were refitting to use as escort for their own merchant fleet sailing to the West Indies. Captain Philips managed to recover the ship intact and bring her back to Bristol as a prize, along with two hundred of the French crew, receiving for his endeavours a 500 guinea prize and a medal from George II.

In order to put the exploits of our seafaring ancestors in context it might help if we start by looking at some of the distinctions between Pirates, Privateers and Men of War. Was privateering always synonymous with Piracy and what were the differences? The answer is “sometimes”. Privateers, by holding a Royal Commission or Letter of Marque, were privately 57

History Notes - Dastardly deeds Merchant ships came to Bristol from other English ports and even as far afield as Virginia to stock up on goods at our world famous St James’ Fair. For example in the 1750’s merchants such as ‘John Norton and Sons’ of London and Virginia would come to Bristol rent a warehouse for the ten days of the fair during which time it would be gradually filled with a ship load of commodities for the new colony. Having got the goods safely on board, and hopefully not losing any of the crew to press gangs or other hazards of life ashore, they then had to negotiate the tides of the River Avon.

Depredations from pirates lying in wait for them in the Channel became so great that Bristol’s merchants found it necessary to commission a protection ship.

Presumably in Barry’s case the news of his £2,000 share tempted the landlord to more direct action.

In court Haynes testified that he had completed several hundred wills like this for the Landlord.

It was James Barry’s death that precipitated the investigation and brought matters to light. The Landlord was not surprisingly found guilty, and executed on the gallows at the top of St Michaels Hill. What is not recorded is why none of the registry or court officials ever queried the number of bequests to the same beneficiary. This leaves us with an interesting question. How was it that a single person, the landlord of a quayside pot house, was able to successfully submit hundreds wills in his favour, all for people who had stayed at his Inn? Perhaps, as seems likely, there is another Bristol conspiracy hidden in this account still waiting to be uncovered.

Bristol’s most famous prize voyage was that of Woodes Rogers, Bristol merchant, (there is a Blue Plaque on the site of his house in Queen Square and a statue of him in Barbados), and privateer who, in 1708, with William Dampier set off around the world in two ships, the Duke and the Duchess.

In addition to their captured prizes they also rescued Alexander Selkirk from his desert island.

When they returned to Bristol with their spoils an incident uncovered a long running fraud which had been perpetrated on many luckless sailors.

James Barry an Officer on the Duke who was one of the heroes of the captured French prizes and whose prize share would have been about £2,000, had been invited to take up shore leave residence at the Harp and Crown inn on the Quay.

After only a few days residence he suddenly died.

The landlord, John Barry, (no relation) submitted a will for probate saying that James Barry had made the will in his favour just before his death.

Suspicions were aroused and an investigation revealed terrible deeds.

Following Woodes Roger’s successful round the world trip he was made Governor of the Bahamas and tasked by the King to rid the Spanish Main of pirates. He cunningly recruited the pirate Benjamin Hornigold, and who had trained Blackbeard, as his pirate catcher and who used his skills to clear the seas of a thousand pirates.

Sailors enjoying the delights of the fleshpots and quayside pubs on their all too brief and sometimes unpleasantly interrupted shore leaves would have probably been cheered by seeing a version of their prayer on pub walls.

“O Lord above send down a dove, With wings as sharp as razors, To cuts the throats of all those blokes Who sell bad beer to sailors” Until a few years ago a framed copy of this old prayer could still be seen in the Port of Call pub in Clifton.

The ill named ‘Jolly Sailor’. Sometimes the exploits of the press gangs led to open warfare on the streets. A Press Gang had been tipped off, probably by a crimp, or as Sailors said; ‘the secret has been told to the parrot’ that there were five sailors from a privateer in the Jolly Sailor pub near the quayside. The press gang surrounded the pub whereupon the sailors took to the roof and fired at them. The sailors were eventually captured and taken off to become not so jolly Jack Tars.

The landlord, John Barry, had for some years employed Peter Haynes, a disbarred Attorney, whose job at the Inn was to ‘help with the paperwork’. It seems that the landlord seduced sailors into the premises with promises of cheap beer and lodgings and when all their money had gone let them run up a slate. The landlord knew that if a berth on a ship became available and they couldn’t clear their debts they could be imprisoned in Bristol’s horrible Newgate jail - the officially sanctioned recruiting pot for the Royal Navy. However the duplicitous landlord offered gullible sailors an option; to clear the debt by signing their mark on a blank will form drawn up by the rascally Haynes. After their departure or probable demise, the document completed in the Inn keeper’s favour, would be filed. Each time the landlord successfully claimed a hapless sailor’s prize money Haynes received £11 commission.

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Music - present, past and future Album of the month Negative Capability by Marianne Faithfull

Next Step You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen

Long gone are the days when Marianne Faithfull was seen as a mere muse for musicians such as Mick Jagger. Over the decades, with every new album, she strengthens her own musical legacy and her latest, Negative Capability, might just be her finest yet. Her songs more than speak for themselves but it’s also possible to judge Faithfull on the quality of the company that she keeps and the likes of Nick Cave, Ed Harcourt, Warren Ellis and producer Rob Ellis are all on hand to lend evidence to the argument that she’s an artist of impeccable talent and taste.

With its reflections on ageing channelled through covers such as Hurt and Personal Jesus, Johnny Cash’s latecareer series of albums known as the American Recordings could well be the finest Indian Summer in musical history but in 2016 Leonard Cohen, health fading and confined to singing from a medically-designed chair, presented a staggering closing statement of his own.

Directly confronted by his own mortality, Cohen came out fighting. The title track opened the album with lines such as, ‘If you are the dealer I want out of this game.’ But before he was done he used the remaining eight songs of his career to confront his regrets and the bitter taste left by soured relationships, as well as a disappointment with God.

Her voice, raw and ravaged, is the ideal instrument for this collection of songs on mortality and the state of the world. The tone is set with opening track Misundertanding. Over a sweeping orchestration she sings, ‘And then you find yourself alone / No explanation you can give.’

But part of that explanation is the recent loss of friends such as Anita Pallenberg and guitarist Martin Stone – and those bereavements are directly addressed on Born to Live and Don’t Go.

Cohen’s voice, gruffer than ever, elevated every song on the album. From tender ballads, Treaty, through to campfire folk songs, Traveling Light, he laid down a final record that was dignified, defiant and his alone.

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Faithfull has described this record as being like open-heart surgery. That feeling is felt most acutely on They Come at Night, co-written with Mark Lanegan. Addressing the attack on the Bataclan on 13 November 2015 (a place muchloved by Faithfull and close to her Paris home), the song has a drone-like feel which swells beneath her righteous indignation, ‘Those who survived that night are still completely traumatised / But the other souls unlucky/ Shot like dogs between the eyes.’ It’s direct of message and delivery, and all the more compelling for it.

What with this being the season to be jolly and all we thought it best to end on a slighter more festive note.

Thankfully the Bristol Ensemble are on hand with their special performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

Directed by Roger Huckle and narrated by John Telfer, there will be plenty of opportunities for audience participation and much merriment during a spectacular production which is suitable for all ages.

The strength of Negative Capability is that it manages to keep a sense of humour and some positivity throughout all the death and decay.

As Faithfull herself acknowledges on the stark In My Own Particular Way, she may not be young but she’s still, ‘Pretty, kind and funny.’ But above all else she’s a songwriter with a distinct message and a unique voice.

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The Charity Page Are you involved with a local charity? Fundraising for a great local cause? Want to raise the profile of an organisation doing good that is close to your heart? If so do please get in touch and we’ll give you and them a shout out. Just email your stories and news in to andy@bcmagazines and, space permitting, we’ll do the rest.

“Bristol is facing a homelessness crisis Homelessness is a huge problem in Bristol. A 2017 report by Shelter estimates that 1 in 170 people in Bristol are homeless. This includes people in temporary accommodation or sofa surfing as well as rough sleepers. Homelessness leads to a loss of confidence and skills, social exclusion, and ill health. The life expectancy of a homeless person is just 47 years old.

Emmaus Bristol takes a different approach Emmaus Bristol is not a ‘standard’ homeless charity. We offer homeless people more than a hot meal and a bed for the night – we invite them to be part of our supportive, working community. Those who join our community become ‘companions’, and work together with us in our social enterprises. We run a house clearance, delivery and collection service; a PAT testing service, and four shops selling furniture, white goods, books, curios and treasures in Bristol and online.

The structure and stability of work and home helps people regain lost confidence and develop new career skills. Companions are fully supported by our internal support team and external partners that offer guidance, training and opportunities, and are welcome to remain part of the Emmaus Bristol Community for as long as they need.”

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Coaching with Anne Miller Positive self-belief

process to develop more positive thinking

We know that holding negative beliefs about ourselves can make us unhappy and that they can also limit our potential. In previous articles I have talked about how valuable it is to recognise that some of the things we believe to be true are just beliefs and not facts and that although the attitudes and beliefs of our parents can be hugely influential we are not stuck with them. Ultimately we are our own person with our own experiences and our interpretation of them is our personal choice. How we interpret our experiences and our internal responses to them is where the opportunity for change emerges.

When we’re ready to develop a more positive set of beliefs we can start to imagine what positive thoughts we would have and what they might lead to in respect of our happiness and our opportunities. This is easier done in a specific context: What else could I think/what might a positive person think? What would that be like?

What might then happen? Imagining it in this way brings it to life. It can be powerful and it needs to be done in a supportive environment where we give ourselves full permission to openly explore possibilities.

After considering new interpretations and internal responses we can use this more open way of thinking to prepare ourselves for future experiences. Just being prepared to consider our interpretation and internal response creates a minute pause before we fast track our thoughts in our old familiar way. There is another way and now with a flavour of some alternatives we are in a position to choose.

When we realise that we are not happy or making the most of ourselves and we suspect our self-belief is at the root of this, what then?

Where do we go from here? Knowing we want to move away from something is a start but knowing what we want to move towards is essential if we’re to be successful.

So what would a new interpretation look like?

Once these liberating thoughts have been considered we may not want to put them back in the box-they may be unfamiliar but their potential is exciting! Old beliefs and habits can be well entrenched and sneak into your subconscious down well-trodden paths, so don’t be disheartened if the transformation is not immediate!

This process of changing from automatic negative beliefs to building in a pause where we can more objectively decide the way we want our thoughts to run, takes practice.

Change may take time but good things come to those who wait (and persevere!)

Even though we are well practiced in holding negative beliefs we can probably recognise that some other people manage to think differently i.e. more positively, but believing it’s possible for us to do this may feel like a big bridge to cross. Clearly challenging long held beliefs and entertaining the possibility of holding alternatives is not an easy thing to do - it requires patience, commitment and trust.

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This BS9 Life - Duncan Haskell One of the big plusses of the cool temperatures at this time of year is the disappearance of wasps from my life. I’m fully aware of the benefits that they bring to the world, but as someone who is allergic to their stings (take note any would-be assassins) the summer months can be perilous – eating or drinking out becomes a dangerous task between June and August, each picnic could be my last.

and its inhabitants, having thought that the wasp season was over for another year. His expert summation was similar to my casual one, there was indeed a ‘massive’ nest in the loft. Decked head-to-toe in protective gear, looking something like a beekeeper on steroids (with no interest in honey,) he relayed his plan to me. ‘We spray the area, we make sure we get the nest, and we run like hell.’ So that’s exactly what we did, and with the loft hatch safely closed behind us we watched from outside as the angry wasps spent their last few moments in a crazed fury.

I found out about this allergy when, days before starting secondary school, I was stung on the foot during the summer holidays and it swelled to such a size that I had to wear a giant pair of slippers (fluffy gorilla-shaped ones) to the inaugural assembly. How I escaped serious bullying for the rest of my senior days remains a mystery!

Of course I take no actual pleasure in their demise – it’s not the wasps fault that they happened to choose my loft as the site for their nest, but unfortunately I couldn’t take a chance of ending up like Macaulay Culkin in the film My Girl. With pest control on to their next job and a corpse-clearing job ahead of me, I was left with one lingering question – can dead wasps still sting?

So back to the present day, and the comfort of a wasp-free autumn/ winter… That was until swarms started descending from the light fittings in our bathroom. Of course they had to choose the place where I would be most vulnerable – showers and other ablutions suddenly took on a new dynamic. A (very) quick look into the loft provided all the evidence I needed - they were everywhere, particular in the corner housing a large nest.

I hope you have a great wasp-free Christmas - and thanks for reading.

Call swiftly placed to pest control, the local exterminator arrived the next day – visibly excited at the prospect of removing the nest

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL AT

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WESTBURY-on-TRYM PARISH CHURCH

Bristol Cabot Choir seeks Tenors & Basses We are a friendly auditioned choir, of varying ages, with over 40 years experience of choral singing in Bristol.

We perform 3 concerts a year, to large audiences, in venues such as Bristol Cathedral and Clifton Cathedral. Our concerts raise money for our local ‘Charity of the Year’.

The choir’s repertoire embraces music from different centuries, from renaissance through to brand new commissions.

12th – 15th DECEMBER 2018 10.30am – 4.00pm

We perform with professional soloists and orchestras.

This will be the third year we have held a Christmas Tree Festival at the Church and we hope that many people will visit again this year, to enjoy a vast array of artistic and ingenious tree creations by local shops, businesses and schools.

If you want to join a choir that is fun, stimulating and challenging, which achieves high standards of vocal performance, then this could be for you! Arrange to come along and sample one of our rehearsals. Our forthcoming events include: Handel Messiah, Mahler 2nd Symphony and Brahms German Requiem

Last year we raised £845 in donations for our nominated charities and we hope to exceed this sum this year.

There is NO entrance fee to visit the Festival or to display a tree but donations are welcome.

The choir rehearses on Monday evenings (19.30 -21.30) during term times at Redland Park United Reform Church, Whiteladies Road, Redland Bristol.

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Quiz Time - answers on page 95 Music

General Knowledge

1. Who sang backing vocals on Rockwell’s 1984 hit single “Somebody’s Watching Me”?

1. Who invented the fish finger?

2. Whose news broadcast from Ethiopia led Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to establish Band Aid in 1985?

2. Who had top ten hits in 2004 with “She Will Be Loved” and in 2015 with “Sugar”?

3. Name the cities shown below.

3. Name the three classic albums shown below.

4. What is the collective noun for snails - a plate, a house or a walk?

4. Which song is missing from the set list that Queen played at Live Aid in 1985? “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Radio Ga Ga”, “Hammer to Fall”, “We Will Rock You”, “We Are the Champions”

5. Who wrote “Brave New World”?

6. Which landlocked African country, that includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, is bordered by South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

5. Who had a hit in 1991 with “A New England”, a cover of the 1983 Billy Bragg song?

6. “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon and “My Ding-a-ling” by Chuck Berry were UK hits in which year?

7. Name the chemical elements represented by these symbols - a) Na, b) P, c) Cd.

7. Meatloaf has had just one UK number 1 single. What was it?

8. Ilex aquifolium and Hedera helix are the latin names for which two festive plants?

8. Who covered Sting’s “Fields of Gold” as the official 2017 Children In Need charity single?

9. Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco de Gama and Ferdinand Magellan were famous for what, and what nationality were they all?

9. 3 famous drummers, name their bands Topper Headon, Ian Paice, Stewart Copeland

10. In which English counties would you find a) Market Harborough, b) Market Drayton and c) Market Rasen?

10. With which cities would you associate these bands - a) The Housemartins, b) The Specials, and c) Slade?

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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.

The Police, Ben E. King, Nick Cave and classic Christmas songs. Tickets are just £10 each (£6 under 18s) and available from admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk or on the door (open from 7:30pm). Festive Bar (not included in ticket price).

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 at our first rehearsal of the new term on 7th Jan 2019. 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 730-930pm 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 http://www.cityvoicesbristol. org and make contact for more information

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.

Theatre, Concerts and Music Westbury Singers Concert, Friday 14th December 2018 at 7.30 pm at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Road, Westbury on Trym. Christmas carols, songs and readings.

Tickets 7 pounds, available from Cynthia Calvert, tel 0117 9685237 or email cpcalvert@ btinternet.com. Proceeds in aid of Off the Record, advice and counselling service for young people.

On Saturday 15th December 7.30pm at Clifton Cathedral, Clifton Park, BS8 3BX, Bristol Choral Society and Bristol Ensemble, conducted by Hilary Campbell, present Handel’s Messiah.

For many, Christmas starts with an outing to this masterpiece and Clifton Cathedral should provide the perfect setting to hear the work in all its grandeur. Tickets from £10.50 to £26.50 (under 25s £5 & Seniors 10% discount). Full details at www.bristolchoral.co.uk.. Book online via www.colstonhall.org or by phone on 0117 203 4040

Jazz Night at your local Village Hall with the fab local group ‘Watermelon Jam’ Saturday 8th Dec 18, 7.30pm onwards, Tickets only £10 which includes Curry and a Sweet. All welcome, come along for a great night and enjoy yourselves at the Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall. For tickets, email: enquiries@ wotvillagehall.org or Tel. No. 0117 9623399.

Bristol Cabot Choir - Christmas with Handel’s Messiah – Inspiring excepts from the Messiah followed by Eric Whitacre’s luminous Lux Aurumque and carols for Choir and audience.

Monday, 10 December 2018 – 7.30 pm – Bristol Cathedral, College Green BS15TJ. Tickets: Reserved: £15, Unreserved: £10 (NUS card/Under 18 - £5) – On line: www.opus13. co.uk; Ticket Line: 0117 923 0164 Registered Charity No 1162680. Supporting Bristol Age Concern.

The Marriage of Figaro at St Mary Magdalene Church, Saturday 19 January 7pm. Tessitoura brighten up January with a lively performance of Mozart’s comic opera, in costume and full orchestra. Tickets £15 from Office. 0117 968 7449. Office@stmarysb.org.uk A great opportunity has arisen to join Bristol Choral Society. Due to a change in rehearsal venue (after 45 years) from central Bristol to Henleaze, the Bristol Choral Society is actively recruiting for all voice parts for next season.

Rehearsals are at Trinity Henleaze URC Church, on Wednesdays, 7.15 - 9.30pm. To

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What’s On & Community News ‘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. For more details - info@ujimaradio.com.

read more about us go to www.bristolchoral. co.uk. Or just turn up to a rehearsal, letting choir@bristolchoral.co.uk know in advance so that we can welcome you and provide music.

Sat. December 8th Organ Elevenses at Westbury Parish Church. Richard Johnson, our talented and much-loved organist, will give a recital of festive music to celebrate the Christmas season. It will be a chance to thank him for masterminding these Saturday concerts which have given us the opportunity to hear many talented organists, each with a new repertoire.

As always there will be real coffee and luscious cake from 10-30. Hoped for donation of £5 includes refreshments. Recital starts at 11 am.

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.

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

The BCCS Choral Society is a small and friendly choir who meet weekly at the Bristol Cathedral Choir School on Wednesday evenings. We sing material spanning the core choral repertoire as well as traditional songs and contemporary arrangements. The new year started in September and we’d love to welcome new members to come and join us! If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact Christina May on maylearner@ outlook.com.

Westbury Park Orchestra is a friendly nonauditioned orchestra with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces and with an emphasis on having fun. You will ideally be of a good standard (string and brass players particularly welcome). We meet at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church, Westbury Hill on Monday evenings between 8.00 and 9.30 (term-time only). Free taster session for newcomers. Come and give us a try. For further information please visit www. westburyparkorchestra.com.

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.

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.

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.

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What’s On & Community News Bristol Chamber Choir’s popular Christmas concert will be performed in the Lord Mayor’s Chapel on College Green on Saturday 15th December at 2.15pm. As well as a varied programme of Christmas music and carols, The Pearsall Ensemble with Kevan Boll (flute) will perform Bach’s Suite No 2 in B minor for flute and strings. Mulled wine will be served after the concert. Tickets £10.00 (students and children free) from www. eventbrite.com/e/music-for-christmasticket-504423522434; Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT; or at the door.

For more information ring 07342 954249 or visit www.bristolchamberchoir.org.uk

They can be seen on YouTube at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=4ND4zoKbhQs The Filtones Choir Christmas Crackers Concert is taking place on Friday 14 December at 7.30 p.m. at Eden Grove Methodist Church, Horfield, BS7 0PQ. We shall be holding a raffle and will be having a retiring collection in aid of the charity “BRACE” (research into dementia). The tickets are £7.50 and can be obtained from Dot Bryant in advance 07870 984760, from members of the choir or on the door on the evening.

Singers Wanted! Henleaze Ladies Choir meets on Thursdays at 1.45pm in the hall at St Peter’s Church, Henleaze. We sing a range of music from works by Elgar to Bernstein’s West Side Story and lots more! Our new season starts on Thursday 13th September – come along for fun and friendship. For further details, contact Jean Wickham on 9624466 or Jane English on 07752 332278.

Christmas is Coming! Get into the spirit of Christmas by coming to Henleaze Ladies’ Choir Christmas Concert on Thursday 6 December 1.45pm -3.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Enjoy carols and music at this free afternoon concert, plus tea and mince pies! A collection will be taken for the Julian Trust charity. For further details contact Jean on 0117 9624466 or Jane on 07752 332278.

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 9.15 pm at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College ) where the north end of Filton Avenue meets the A38. 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.

The Christmas Concert of the Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir is on Monday 10th December at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, including a free tea.

Donations will be collected for the charity “Paul’s Place”. Please note: the start time is now 2pm. Our guest entertainer is Brian Miller.

The 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.

The Stoke Bishop Ladies Choir meet on Mondays at the Village Hall, Stoke Bishop, 1.45-4pm from September to April.

We welcome new members.

No auditions required. We sing for pleasure. Come along and give us a try. For further information, contact Carolyn on 2791409 or Maureen on 9567894.

Want to be involved in music? Can you count to 6? Don’t mind sitting on the floor? Join us - Bristol Community Gamelan play the music of Java and are looking for new members for the 2018/9 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.

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What’s On & Community News Friends of Welsh National Opera welcome visitors to an evening entitled Now, Three Sopranos at Redmaids High School on Wednesday 12 December, 7.15. Lotte Lehmann, Kirsten Flagstad and Regine Crespin together spanned much of the era of studio sound recordings. David Speller discusses their vocal characteristics and styles, their careers and achievements, and plays their restored recordings. Tickets at the door: Friends £5, Guests £7. Contact Margaret Borkowski at borkmail@googlemail.com

Wesleyan Chapel next to the Downs with 2 beautiful, peaceful spaces 7/8 metres for hire. Suitable for rehearsals, choirs, classes etc. Please call 07790 519 683 for more info.

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!

Fitness, Health and Wellbeing

Country Market. Every Friday from 10.30 to 11.30 in Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall. Homemade cakes, arts, crafts, plants, vegetables, jams and chutneys. Refreshments are also available in a relaxed and friendly environment. For more details contact Sue Sills on 0117 962 8306.

Beginner-friendly ultimate frisbee club 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.

Tai Chi = Unlimited Energy. This is one definition of this ancient Chinese system of exercise. Or in the words of one student “I find that Tai Chi classes with Karen develop 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“. Interested? Classes for beginners start the first week of October in Westbury, Southmead and Clifton. See www.taichiworksbristol.co.uk or phone 0117 9424167 for more information.

Exhibitions, Markets and Meetings Royal York Gardens Committee presents their 11th RYC Christmas Fayre on the historic promenade of Royal York Crescent, BS8 4JS. Primarily a fundraising activity for the communal gardens, this annual event in the heart of Clifton Village is becoming increasingly popular with its delightful mix of over 40 festive stalls, carol singers, Father Christmas, BBQ (from 12 noon), mulled cider and children’s activities. Make time to add it to your Saturday shopping between 11am and 3.30pm in Clifton on 8th December, entry is free.

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!

Craft sale and coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research UK. On Saturday, 1st December, 2018, from 10.00 am - 12.30 pm, there will be a craft sale and coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research UK at Horfield Parish Church Hall, Wellington Hill, Horfield. There will be handmade gifts for children and adults, Christmas decorations and delicious cakes for sale. Do come and join us for coffee and cake and buy your Christmas gifts!

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

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What’s On & Community News 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.

12.15 to 1.15. Drop-in price £8. Venue: Scout Hall, Northcote, Great Brockeridge, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3TY Term-time only.

Stoke Bishop, Monday 7pm to 8.30pm - Dropin price £10. Venue: Stoke Bishop Primary School, Main Hall, Cedar Park, BS9 1BW. Term-time only. Classes are open to everyone, all levels of experience, no booking required, parking available. Full details about classes found at www.yogabristol.co.uk/classes.

Mobile: 07899 034 645.

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.

Legs, Bums & Tums and Boxercise 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.

Monday morning 10 - 11 boxersize, 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.

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.

Westbury Folk / Country Dancing on Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm at The College, College Road, WoT. This is a sociable group meeting to have fun, get some exercise and, of course, stop for a cup of tea. No experience is necessary as all dances are called first. For further information, call Christine on 0117 962 2223.

It’s £3 per person for each session.

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 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)

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.

Keep fit with dance moves – at Filton Community Centre, Elm Park, BS34 7PS, Tuesday 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.

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

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Max Minervas Marvellous Books Events Diary Sat Dec 1st at 10am Sammy Claws - The author and illustrator of Sammy Claws the Christmas Cat (Paula Bowles and Lucy Rowland) will be at Max Minerva’s to read, draw and sing with 2 - 5 year olds. Tickets are free but space is limited, please book in store or at maxminervas.co.uk Wed 5th December at 7pm Poet Karen Hayes will be reading from her new anthology, ‘The Houses along the Wall’ in store at Max Minerva’s. £1 per ticket, please book in store or call us on 07492 538 858 Sat Dec 8th from 8am to Midday Max Minerva’s will be hosting three of Bristol’s most accomplished food writers and chefs at Hart’s Bakery - Temple Meads. Meet Genevieve Taylor, author of The Ultimate Woodfired Cookbook, Lia Leendeertz, author of Almanac: Seasonal Guide to 2019 and Claire Thomson, author of The Art of the Larder. All authors will be signing copies of their books - a great Christmas gift for passionate cooks.

Sat Dec 15th at 10am Book signing with Maurice Fells, author of Little Book of Somerset and Little Book of Bristol. Maurice will be in store to sign his books, a wonderful gift for a local history buff.

All tickets are redeemable with the sale of a book.

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What’s On & Community News 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.

Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica Trust’s Hall on Thursdays, 7.30 pm. New dancers welcome - come on your own or with friends. Contact Margaret, 01275 794 638 or Graham 01275 854 782, or visit www.rscdsbristolinfo.co.uk.

Westbury Scottish Club country dancing classes for beginners is held at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Contact Maggie on 01934 838 175 for more information. Classes for the more advanced dancers are at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze. Tel. Cheryl on 0117 401 2416.

Held every Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm. See www. wscbristol.co.uk for details.

St Peter’s Badminton & Social Club is a small friendly badminton club and we meet every Monday and most Wednesdays from 7.30pm until about 9.30pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. Membership Fees are £50 from September to May. Visitor Fees are £3.00 per night. £1.00 for Juniors who are very welcome. Contact Ann: tel: 0117 969 4882 or email: martannmitch@outlook.com.

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

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.

Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members. Our qualified coaches will happily give you a free taster session by arrangement - contact Jean or Gerry 0117 962 4466.

We are a friendly, sociable club with Men’s and Ladies league teams and a calendar of friendly mixed matches. We are offering half price membership for the first year. FFI : redlandgreenbowls.webs.com.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Canford Lane 11am-3pm Over 40 stalls - hand made gifts designer jewellery - cards & stationary - pet accessories locally produced food & drink - wellbeing & beauty women and children's clothes & accessories Fun fair Face painting by Lipstick and Powder Tombola - fundraising for Help Bristol’s Homeless charity Live Entertainment from African Sambistas, Just the Tonic Singers and Westbury on Trym Academy choir Sponsored by Carlton Court Independents: Lanes Carpets, Number 7 Kitchen, Kemps Jewellers, Edith Wilmott Florist, Sarah C Fruit & Veg, Westbury Trym and Tone Tombola sponsored by Premier Healthcare

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What’s On & Community News humour! Phone Marie on 0117 963 4104 or visit www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk for more info.

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.

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

Henleaze & District Flower Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road in Henleaze. Flower demonstrations are held on the second Thursday, practice classes on the fourth Thursday. New members are always welcome. For more details please ring 0117 907 5724.

Gardening and Horticulture Kitchen Table Workshops - flower workshops round my kitchen table in Redland - take place monthly on Saturday mornings. We use as much locally grown flowers and foliage as possible. Come and enjoy immersing yourself in seasonal beauty and have fun while you learn. The cost includes refreshments plus all materials and is open to any level of experience. On Saturday 8th December where we will be making Christmas wreaths.

For more details please ring 07929 253942 or visit www.Bestofthebunch.co.uk

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.

Sea Mills Garden Club have regular monthly meetings, every 3rd Wednesday, held at Sea Mills Methodist Rooms, Sea Mills Square at 7.30 pm. Our forthcoming programme of talks in the New Year is :- 16 January - Rob Hardy “Polyanthus & Primulas”; 20 February - Ann Brake “All the Latest on Bristol Botanic Garden.” Subscriptions due January 2017 Single - £20, Double - £35. Visitors always welcome at £4 per meeting. Hope to see you there. FFI contact Pat Prior 07779 203626 or Gail Mitchell 0117 9685350

Can you help? St Peter’s Hospice is looking for new volunteers to make cakes, preserves, wood crafts & more for our annual Christmas Market. If you have a special skill in making, baking or creating beautiful gifts or delicious seasonal treats, contact Esther, Community Fundraiser, 01275391420 or community@ stpetershospice.org to discuss.

Volunteering and Charities

REMAP is a registered charity that designs and makes custom aids for the disabled.

We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. If you can help please contact Colin on 01275 460 288, (colin305@gmail. com), or Ray on 0117 962 8729, (rwestcott@ blueyonder.co.uk)or visit www.bristol.remap. org.uk.

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 please contact: fospnr@gmail.com.

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Talking Pets with Viking Vets Ho, ho, ho Christmas is here again...

chocolate vomit is the best smelling vomit, but it would be better if we didn’t need to see or smell any at all.

The older you get the faster time seems to pass, so it is with surprise that I find that Christmas is upon us again. Whilst visiting our youngest son at university in Loughborough, we took him food shopping so he didn’t have to just eat chicken dippers. I thought it would be nice for the 19 year old to have an advent calendar.

Unfortunately I picked one up in the pet aisle, so you can imagine his disappointment when he opened it up to find a savoury dog treat rather than a chocolate!

We mustn’t forget our feline friends, they do find Christmas a drag. They hate changes in their environment. They find Christmas so stressful with all its trees, decorations, different people and odd smells that we see a peak in cystitis cases in cats. This is brought on by stress. I also have a sneaky suspicion that the cats get less attention from their servants, which must irritate them immensely.

I have to say it is remarkable how much you can find in the pet aisles, beef flavoured water, mince pie treat ( does not contain any raisins, which is toxic to dogs), any configurations of Christmas toys, advent calendars and a huge array of dog treats. I am concerned where treats mimick foods that can be toxic to dogs, especially chocolate treats and anything containing raisins and grapes. There are still many people that are unaware about these toxicities. Christmas is our busy period for inducing dogs to vomit after they have tucked into edible Christmas gifts or half eaten mince pies. It has to be said that

To all, man and beast, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, or in my Norwegian mother tongue God Jul of Godt Nytt År.

Maria Lowe - Veterinary Surgeon, Viking Vets

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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We would be delighted to meet you and your pet and welcome the opportunity to show you around our practice.

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What’s On & Community News 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.

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Friendship, Social and Support 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.

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

“Simply Social” Activity and Social Club.

Whether you are single or in a relationship, enhance your social life by joining our friendly social club. We are run by members for the members and enjoy a packed programme of activities including walking, live music, dancing, dining out, badminton, a reading group, weekends away and foreign holidays.

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

Carer Support. If you are outgoing and could offer two mornings a month to meet, greet and give information to carers when they visit their GP surgery, I would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided.

Please contact Mike Hatch on 07503 577 830 or email mikeh@carerssupportcentre.org. uk. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you, and would like some information about our services for carers or would just like someone to talk to about caring for the person you look after, please call our Carersline on 0117 965 2200 or visit www.carerssupportcentre.org.uk.

Friday Lunch 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).

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 RSVPWest, 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.

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.

Do you love Weddings? Westbury-on-Trym Village hall is a very popular wedding venue and has a busy ongoing wedding schedule.

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North Bristol Alzheimer Café meets on the first Tuesday of the month at St Monica Trust, Oatley House, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3TN from 3.30 – 5.30. We provide a relaxed, informal and safe space in which issues surrounding dementia can be aired. Our café is staffed by trained, caring and experienced volunteers. Refreshments are served and most weeks live music is played. There is no charge to attend, free on-site parking is usually available and the number 1 bus stops right outside. FFI or to register your attendance contact Jacqui Ramus - tel 07854 185 093 or email jacqui.ramus@stmonicatrust.org.uk.

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. bill@virginmedia.com.

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

Stoke Bishop Townswomen’s Guild meet on the first Thursday in the month at 2pm at Stoke Lodge Adult Education Centre, Shirehampton Road, Stoke Bishop. New members always welcome. We are a small friendly group and we have a varied programme of speakers, and other groups including theatre trips, lunch club, arts & crafts, scrabble, walking club and “tea and chat”. For more information, please contact Angela on 9686473, or Sheila on 9147159.

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

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.

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.

The Bristol and District branch of Parkinson’s UK meets every first Saturday of the month at St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN from 10am - 12 noon. Carers, relatives, spouses and people with Parkinson’s - all are welcome for a social and informative get-together, with speakers from a variety of backgrounds with many diverse interests. Please join us. We also meet at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze, BS9 4NQ every second Friday in the month for an

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.

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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!

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.

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!

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

St Mary’s Church Coffee morning 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.

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.

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.

Westbury-on-Trym Probus Club provides a meeting point for retired and semi-retired professional / business men and women, to promote social wellbeing through friendship, discussion and companionship. The club meets for lunch with a speaker on the third Thursday of every month at BAWA, Southmead Road, from midday. If you are interested contact Peter Wright on 0117 962 4196 or email susanandpeterwright@ blueyonder.co.uk.

St Peter’s Ladies Guild meets at 2.00 on the third Wednesday of the month at St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Varied programme. All welcome. Further details from Wilma on 0117 962 8895.

The Friendly Club meets every Thursday from 2 to 4 (except August and major holidays) in the Methodist Church Hall, Westbury on Trym. We are a lively group of older people who meet to chat, play Scrabble and card games. Regular trips out and entertainments are arranged plus we have delicious tea and biscuits for only £1! Do come and make some new friends. Transport can sometimes be arranged if needed. Contact 0117 950 8644 for more details.

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

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

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Lectures are held at 8pm at Redmaids’ High School, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3AW. For more information on lectures, study days and trips, visit our website www.theartssocietybristol.org.uk

The Fielder Club is an association for local women - though friends and family are welcome at all events. Membership is £5 p.a. to cover delivery of quarterly programmes of events such as lunches, theatre, visits, talks and walks. Weekly/monthly sub-clubs of badminton, book group, bridge, discussions, Scrabble, skittles and whist. Thursday mornings 10.30 at The White Lion in Westbury on Trym and twice-monthly pub lunches. For more details, please contact Gloria by email at gloriasimmonds@hotmail.co.uk.

Bus Pass Poets. Come along and share your poetry with us. We meet once a month at libraries on local bus routes. Next meeting Tuesday 11th December at Redland library on Whiteladies Road, just up from Clifton Down station, from 2.30 - 3.30 (Buses 1, 2, 3, 4), Friday 11th January at Central library on College Green from 2.30 – 3.30 in the Music Section on ground floor. (Buses 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9).

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Local 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.

The new season of National Trust talks continues in December – and will be held in the Hall at St. Monica Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3UN. A small charge of £3 is made to both members and visitors to help cover the costs associated with the talks programme. This charge includes the provision of tea and biscuits at the end of each talk. For more details visit our website www.ntbristolcentre.btck.co.uk or contact David Moore 0117 965 8014. Similarly, if you would like a lift, or can offer one, please contact David Moore. On Saturday 15th December 2018 at 2.15pm our feature is “Communicating Christmas” with John Penny.

Extensively illustrated with film, video clips and sound recordings, John’s presentation will look at many aspects of Christmas and what it is that makes the season special.

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. For further information contact Sue on 0117 924 7871.

Bristol Bridge Club Come and play. Less experienced players: Mondays at 7.15pm and Fridays at 10.00am and 7.15pm.

More experienced players: Mondays and Wednesdays at 1.15pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.15pm. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening, or a Wednesday afternoon. No partner? No problem - just turn up on any Monday or Wednesday session and we will find you a partner. Check our website for details: www. bristolbridgeclub.co.uk or contact 0117 929 1846. Grenville Hall, Oldfield Road, Bristol BS8 4QQ.

Book Group meeting at Westbury on Trym library on the last Thursday of the month from 2pm to 3.30. We currently have a few spaces available for new members. Please phone Sue Geary 0117 959 4365.

The Arts Society Bristol is Bristol’s own 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. On 11 December the subject is

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Music - from page 72 1. Michael Jackson; 2. Maroon 5; 3.a) Bob Marley “Legend”, b) Oasis “Definitely Maybe”. c) Coldplay “Parachutes”, d) R.E.M. “Out of Time”; 4. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”; 5. Kirsty MacColl; 6. 1972; 7.

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Childrens Puzzles - from page 22 Flags (l to r) Top row - Armenia, Botswana, Mongolia; 2nd row - Czech Republic, Norway, Rwanda; 3rd row - Germany, Ukraine, China Christmassy things - 1. Cracker, 2. Reindeer, 3. Baby Jesus, 4. Tinsel, 5. Nativity, 6. Mince Pies, 7.

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What’s On & Community News ability group of artists For more details visit www.westburyartclub.org.uk, e-mail us at westburyart@blueyonder.co.uk or phone our club secretary on 0117 962 9799.

Square. For more details visit www.bristol. humanist.org.uk or www.meetup.com/ Bristol-Humanists.

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

The Bristol Astronomical Society hosts a series of astronomical talks, events and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often stage Star Parties in and around Bristol.

Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. Details of all events are on our website: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk - All welcome.

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

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.

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.

Bristol Adventure Sea Cadets. If you would love the chance to get on the water here in Bristol, make new friends, grow in confidence and gain qualifications, and are aged between 10 and 18, are recruiting now. We are open Tuesday and Friday evenings. Visit: www.seacadets.org/bristoladventure to find out more.

Got a speech to make? Bristol Speakers offers a relaxed environment to practise your public speaking. Learn how to construct and present a speech, gain knowledge from experienced speakers, and conquer your public speaking anxiety. Most of all, practise in a stress-free environment where members give helpful feedback. It’s a well-structured evening, fun and relaxed with a nice mix of people. Meeting 7.30pm alternate Mondays at BAWA Southmead Rd. Contact Ben@ Bristolspeakers.co.uk

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.

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The Bristol Humanists is a local group for those who make sense of the world using reason & shared human values, who seek to live ethical lives on the basis of reason, humanity and respect for others, and who find meaning, beauty, and joy in the one life we have. We usually meet on the first Monday of every month (except when it is a bank holiday when it is the second Monday) at central Quaker Meeting House, Champion

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