The Bristol Eight July 2013

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July 2013

No 53

Britain from Above - Quiz - Bristol Ferry Boats - Gromit Unleashed - Apps of the Month Injury Management - Clifton Camp - Prize Wordsearch - and more stuff

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5 The Editor’s small piece Hi there and welcome to our July issue, summer is here, there’s lots going on and the Editor is feeling good. Hope you are too.

Fingers crossed you’ll enjoy the magazine ‐ there is an awful lot in it this month including the normal range of great local businesses just waiting to help you out whatever your domestic, business, educational or leisure needs are. Do please support them if you can.

The general knowledge quiz is back, by popular demand ‐ thanks for the feedback from those who missed it last month.

If you are interested in advertising in The Bristol Eight (which is delivered to 7,000 homes and businesses each month across Clifton, Cliftonwood, Hotwells, Abbots Leigh and Failand) or its sister magazine The Bristol Nine (10,500 monthly copies in Henleaze, Westbury on Trym, Stoke Bishop, Sneyd Park and Coombe Dingle) then do please get in touch with me. Adverts start from £22+ VAT a month which is a cracking little price and a great way of working your advertising budget to the max!

Do please also get in touch if you are the organiser of any events, clubs, societies, fund‐ raisers etc in the area and get a free listing ‐ the BS8 is a truly local magazine, produced independently by a one‐mad‐band (!) and printed here in Bristol, so the more community input it contains the better.

Cheers Andy

Tel 0117 968 7787 Text 07845 986650 Emailandy@bcmagazines.co.uk Post 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY

6 Useful Information & Contacts Gas Emergencies

Electricity Emergencies Water Emergencies Avon & Somerset Police Non‐Emergencies

Crimestoppers

Southmead Hospital Frenchay Hospital

BRI / Children’s Hospital NHS non emergencies Bristol Blood Donation The Samaritans

Alcoholics Anonymous ChildLine

National Rail Enquiries Telephone Pref Service Mailing Pref Service

0800 111 999 0800 365 900 0845 600 4 600 101 (new no.)

0800 555 111 0117 950 5050 0117 970 1212 0117 923 0000 111 (new no.)

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Bristol Dog Warden 0117 922 2500

Postal Services Late Post ‐ there is a late post box at the main Post Office sorting depot on the A38 at Filton.

Currently the late post is at 7pm,

Local Libraries Clifton ‐ tel. 903 8572 Redland ‐ tel. 903 8549

Public Transport ‐ Visit the excellent Bristol City Council website www.travelbristolorg to plan out your routes in, around or out of the city ‐ whether you are planning to go by bus, train, ferry, air, bike, car or foot.

Recycling and Household Waste ‐ Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Kingsweston Lane, Avonmouth is now open Summer hours from 8.00am to 6.45pm, 7 days.

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8 Britain From Above I recently discovered a wonderful website that I’m sure will fascinate many readers, especially if you are interested in your local history or are at an age (like me) when reminiscing is an acceptable past‐time. The site is called “Britain From Above“ and it contains more than 40,000 images from one of the earliest and most significant collections of aerial photography of the UK ‐ freely accessible online to the public for the first time.

Britain from Above is an ambitious project being undertaken by English Heritage and the Royal Commissions on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and Wales, and features some of the oldest and most valuable images of the Aerofilms Collection, a unique and important archive of over 1 million aerial photographs taken between 1919 and 2006. Its chronological and geographical coverage is superb and documents the face of Britain during a period of intense and unparalleled change.

The photographs featuring on the website date from 1919 to 1953, and have gone through a painstaking process of conservation and cataloguing. Due to their age and fragility, many of the earliest plate glass negatives were close to being lost forever.

Bristol Cathedral in 1921 looking north, with Park Street ascending behind. (Note ‐ no Council House, which wasn’t opened until 1956)

The collection was created by Aerofilms Ltd, a pioneering air survey company set up by First World War veterans FL Wills and C Grahame‐White just after the end of WWI in 1919. Wills brought to the partnership knowledge and enthusiasm for air photography. Grahame‐White on the other hand was a pioneer aviator and was the first Englishman to qualify for an aviator’s certificate (Aero Club de Paris) and became famous in England four months later when he made the first night‐flight during the London‐Manchester air race.

With just £3000 seed capital, the company grew from strength to strength, spurred on by the rapid technological advances during WWI, both in aeroplane engineering and aerial reconnaissance. At first, flying planes were borrowed from the London Aeroplane Club and glass plates were developed in a bathroom at the London Flying Hotel on the Hendon site where Aerofilms had set up office.

Increasing demand meant they needed to fly more regularly and so they started to rent planes and hire pilots such as Gerry Shaw, the first ever pilot of an international, commercial flight (in 1919, Netherlands to England, two passengers, landed at Croydon).

In addition to Aerofilms’ own imagery, the firm expanded its holdings with the purchase of two smaller collections – AeroPictorial (1934‐1960) and Airviews (1947‐1991).

This very large collection of historical air photographs was acquired by English Heritage, in partnership with the Royal Commissions on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales and Scotland, from Blom ASA in 2007, thanks to the financial support from English Heritage’s donors and supporters, the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Friends of National Libraries. The collection is jointly managed by the three partners who embarked on the ambitious programme to conserve, catalogue and digitise the collection and make it freely available online.

Britain from Above website features a high degree of interactivity and is designed to encourage wide public participation. Users can download images, customise

9 their own themed photo galleries, share personal memories, and add information to enrich the understanding for each of the images. They are also invited to identity the locations of a number of “mystery” images that have left the experts stumped.

Durdham Downs, looking north from Blackboy Hill,

in 1935 (Note ‐ no Water Tower, which wasn’t

constructed until 1954)

Anna Eavis, Head of Archive at English Heritage, said: “The Aerofilms Collection embodies all that is exciting about aerial photography. What is equally remarkable is the skill of the expert staff in England, Scotland and Wales who have saved and conserved these vulnerable negatives and prints and converted them into the high resolution images you see on screen today. We are pleased that the items have been given safe, long term homes, and that each of the organisations involved has been enriched immensely by their addition.”

Rebecca Bailey, Head of Education and Outreach at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) said, “The history of Aerofilms is inextricably linked to the history of modern Britain. The original pilots and photographers were veterans of the First World War, and they brought specialist skills learned in the conflict to the task of capturing the nation from the air.

Between 1919 and 1953, there was vast and rapid change to the social, architectural and industrial fabric of Britain, and Aerofilms provides a unique and at times unparalleled perspective on this upheaval.

We hope that people today will be able to immerse themselves in the past through the new website, adding their own thoughts and memories to this remarkable collection.”

Dr Peter Wakelin, Secretary of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, said, “People are always fascinated by views of familiar places from above, and in these you have the added values of seeing those places through time too. We know people are hugely engaged by these kinds of images, and I’m sure they will soon be among the most popular in our collections.”

St John's Wood, probably 2nd Ashes Test at Lords in 1921 (which Australia won by 8 wickets in a 3 day‐test played on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, Sunday being a day of rest)

Looking north towards Westbury Park, Henleaze and beyond, with White Tree Roundabout, surrounded by trees, in the foreground. 1935.

To check out this magnificent archive please visit www.britainfromabove.org.uk ‐ there are over 400 photographs of Bristol alone. My thanks go to English Heritage for permission to publish these wonderful photographs.

10 How to make more of your living space, both inside and out.

With the desire for open plan living and the need to maximise every inch of space in our homes, a conservatory from Crystal Clear could be a stylish way to make the most of your living space.

James Mizen, Managing Director of Bristol‐based window, door and conservatory specialist, Crystal Clear, offers some advice on choosing a conservatory that will enhance your home and garden and create a space for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

What to consider when choosing your conservatory.

Think about the size, shape and design of the conservatory, so that it complements the style of your home and enhances your living space. With the wide range available, there’s a conservatory to suit every age and style of home.

Of the most popular styles, you could consider the clean, crisp look of a lean‐ to conservatory; ideal for proper es with a limited amount of garden space, or a Victorian design with its mul ‐ faceted front,

which suits both period and modern homes. An Edwardian style conservatory, with its elegant and simple look, is a prac cal and efficient way to extend your property; offering excellent floor space due to its square or rectangular shape.

A conservatory specialist from Crystal Clear can help you decide on the perfect conservatory by showing you how it could look on your house by crea ng a 3D image and superimposing it onto a photo of your home.

Think about the extra space a conservatory offers and what you would like to use it for.

Consider what you’d like to use the extra space for and how o en it will be used. An individually designed conservatory offers addi onal, flexible living space that can be enjoyed for many years; a playroom close to the kitchen; an extra dining room; or simply somewhere to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet ‐ the op ons are endless.

Every Crystal Clear conservatory comes with a 10‐year guarantee and is fi ed by an experienced installa on team of qualified project managers, builders, fi ers and service technicians.

A conservatory can be enjoyed all year round, offering you the opportunity to take full advantage of your garden space. Crystal Clear uses industry‐leading materials in their conservatories, including the latest genera on of Ambience Glass, which helps keep the conservatory cool in the summer and warm in the winter, so that you can enjoy it every day of the year.

Head Office & Showroom 22a Emery Road, Brislington, BS4 5PF Tel: 0117 9717 880 www.crystalclearbristol.co.uk

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12 Crossword Time Here’s our latest general knowledge crossword kindly supplied by local app developers Teazel Ltd. No prizes ‐ answers are on page 50. If you like the puzzle why not check out Teazel in your app store?

Across 1. Map line of atmospheric pressure (6) 5. Kathmandu is its capital (5) 8. Most famous cycle race? (4,2,6) 9. Cute African mammal (8) 10. e.g. fairground attraction (4) 11.Golfer's assistant (6) 13. Horizontal parts of stairs (6) 15. Ultimate (4) 17. Apparition (anag. of 'hasn't map') (8) 19. Menopause (6,2,4) 20. Attire (5) 21. Officers in training (6) Down 2. Type of mandarin (7) 3. Main tree branch (5) 4. Bureaucracy (3,4) 5. Deft, agile (5) 6. Large, grassland area of N. America (7) 7. Intelligible, clear (5) 12. Easing of strained relations between countries (7) 13. e.g. vehicles on roads (7) 14. Downward climb (7) 16. Sap‐sucking bug (5) 17. Members of UK nobility (5) 18.Chinese secret criminal society (5)

Get more on your mobile & tablet. Search for 'Teazel' in your app store ‐ © Teazel Ltd 2013

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14 Recipe - Feisty Cheeseburgers Ingredients ‐ Serves 4 675g (1 1/2lb) minced beef 1 mild red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 small onion, grated 2 tbsp double cream 1 tbsp chopped fresh flat‐leaf parsley 4 sesame bread rolls or baps, halved 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 50g (2oz) strong Cheddar, cut into 4 matchbox shapes For the lettuce mayonnaise: 2 tbsp mayonnaise 50g (2oz) iceberg lettuce, finely shredded 25g (1oz) cocktail gherkins, finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 tsp Dijon mustard sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place the minced beef in a food processor and add the chilli, garlic, onion, double cream and parsley.

Season with a half a heaped teaspoon of salt and

plenty of pepper, then quickly blitz until the meat starts to hold together. Divide the mixture into four and shape around the cubes of Cheddar into 10cm (4in) flat discs, either by hand or pressing into a metal pastry cutter. Arrange on a flat plate, then cover loosely with clingfilm and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up.

Preheat the grill or a barbecue with medium‐hot coals and cook the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side for medium. Meanwhile, place the mayonnaise in a bowl and mix in the lettuce, gherkins, onion and mustard. Season to taste and mix well to combine.

Lightly toast the cut sides of the rolls under the grill or on the barbecue for 1‐2 minutes. Cover the bottom half with a couple of slices of tomato and then sit the burger on top. Add a large spoonful of the lettuce mayonnaise to each one and cover with the top half of the bun.

Arrange on warmed plates and serve immediately.

15 THE GREEN DEAL Richard Harris, Property Law Specialist with AMD Solicitors, looks at issues that can arise on sale or purchase when a home‐ owner has paid for energy saving improvements to their property under The Green Deal.

Do you fancy having your home upgraded with energy saving improvements such as cavity wall insulation or solar panels with no up front costs? Sounds too good to be true?

Well you start with the free lunch but payment comes later. The Government is desperate to get us all to reduce carbon emissions particularly as domestic households are responsible for 25% of overall emissions.

The idea is that approved installers will assess your home for eligibility and if approved they will let you have a quotation for the capital cost of the work which they will front up leaving you to pay off the cost over perhaps a 15 year period. You will pay interest at a fixed rate of something over 5%. The whole idea is that the amount you pay by this means will be less than the energy bills you would have received had you not carried out the

Advice Making a Difference

improvements.

However, things then start to get more complicated. First, there will be a duty on the owner or the estate agent acting in the sale to disclose the existence of The Green Deal prior to first viewing and unless you agree to pay off the debt before the sale goes through, the buyer will be left to make the repayments. If the seller fails to notify the buyer of The Green Deal, it will be possible for the buyer to avoid taking on the liability which will then remain with the seller.

Anybody going into a Green Deal will need to make sure they have got all necessary Planning and Building Regulations consents.

Initially this was going to be left to the installer to obtain but this has now been cut down to just an obligation to notify the home owner of the need to obtain these consents.

If you buy a property that has been subject to a Green Deal your solicitor will need to ask some searching questions as to whether all appropriate consents have been obtained, that the work is guaranteed and that the repayment arrangements are satisfactory.

For further information about this or any other property matters please contact Richard at AMD’s Clifton Office on 0117 9744100 or call 0119 9621205 to speak to any other member of the conveyancing team.

Richard can also be contacted by email at richardharris@amdsolicitors.com.

Copyright AMD Solicitors

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Henbury Golf Club A friendly members club, delivering a quality golf course in a beautiful setting in the heart of Bristol We are situated in a magnificent parkland setting of mature woodlands bordering the famous Blaise Castle Estate.

This is just 5 minutes from the M5 motorway (J 17) and with easy access from Bristol City Centre.

Come and experience the warmth of our welcome, the quality of our golf course and the high standards of our clubhouse facilities.

We look forward to welcoming you to Henbury in the near future.

SPECIAL OFFERS Green Fees After 2pm Play for £25 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday Special Offer for Four Balls £100 - Weekdays, £120 - Weekends This offer is subject to course availability.

Please book in advance.

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Henbury Golf Club Academy Membership Introducing Academy Golf Membership to help you learn the game and become a full club member. If you are new to the game then Academy membership could be just right for you. Henbury’s Academy membership programme has a proven formula of lessons with the club professional, starting with the short game and progressing through to the more complicated long game.

Features and Benefits •

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A series of 6 lessons with the professional to learn the basic skills - putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, mid irons, long game, course awareness & management.

Intro. to aspects of the game inc the club, staff, course, clubhouse & admin.

Opportunity to meet new and existing members Basic rules and etiquette information and terminology Welcome booklet, which offers support to new golfers into a golf club Equipment provided for lessons if required Social membership of the golf club which includes full access to the clubhouse & use of the practice facilities for 6 month’s period - £199 inclusive

Gateway membership Introducing Gateway Membership if you have a limit time to play or are looking to get back into golf then the gateway membership could be right for you.

• 6 day membership from Sunday to Friday (excluding Saturdays) after 1pm in the summer months and 12noon in the winter months • Further access to the course permitted - appropriate member’s guest fee applies • Price £400 + £50 bar swipe card + EGU/CGU levies • No joining fee required for a new Gateway member, however the normal joining fee is payable on application to become a full member after 12 months • Gateway membership category is limited to 20 members only • Includes full access to the clubhouse and practice facilities

To join Henbury Golf Club as an Academy member or Gateway please call Sue Elliot on 0117 9500044 or email secretary@henburygolfclub.co.uk

18 Computer Corner with Mrs PC This month I have had about 8 emails so far, from friends in my contact list with no message, just a link, which looks similar to this ‐ http:// www.commercialistamacerata.it/components/ com_poll/google.php?ncltppfi892rrzj.html or http:// planet‐travel.ru/wtkhhh/fmviq.php.

Rather disappointing when you were expecting to hear some news and more than a little circumspect!

A word on “links”, for the uninitiated… They are a website address‐ and usually start http://www. They are usually blue. They often have a line underneath. If you click on a link, it will take you to the Internet and open the page that is listed in the link. You will see links everywhere if you look on webpages. If you click on one, it will take you to a new page on the Internet‐ a bit like a portal. The address of each webpage can be seen in the top of each web page (The address bar) and copied and pasted and shared in an email to show someone else what you have been looking at, without copying the entire page‐ you just need the address of that page.

If for instance you happened to be looking at a rather interesting guidebook on a shopping page, or a rucksack you thought would be ideal for your son/ daughter’s gap year or your mother’s/father’s next expedition, you could send the web address of the item neatly in one line via email or text, or on Facebook or Twitter for that matter. There are so many wonderful things online, and it is great to share them once you have found them! The person who gets the link can then click and easily see what you wanted to share without having to search.

Back to the strange emails… The subject is often simply “Re”, but has also been “Good Morning” or “Good Evening”. It looks as if it genuinely comes from a friend who is keen to share something using a link.

However, the friends who emailed this week are not in the habit of emailing me. They were all distant friends I hadn’t heard from for ages. None of them would send me a link without telling me a bit more about why they have sent it, so it automatically makes my alarm bells ring.

So what should you do when you get an email like this? Firstly, never click on the link. It could take you to a page that you wouldn’t want to see, and potentially install a virus or malware on your computer. Don’t worry about opening the email‐ it is safe as long as you don’t click on the link, but don’t reply to the email. Simply delete it. If your email address ends btinternet.com, it could be a good opportunity to change your password in case it is easy to crack. Passwords should contain a mixture of capitals and numbers, and you must try and remember them! Passwords should be changed from time to time and don’t use the same one for everything.

The next thing you need to do is to tell your friend that their email address has been compromised, so that they know, and can warn others not to click on the link. They would be best advised to let their email provider know that there has been a problem, and change their password for good measure. All the emails I had with these links were sent to more than one person, and you could see who else they had been sent to (in other words they were not sent BCC, as would be the correct way to send an email to a group of people.) The other common theme was that they were all BT Internet addresses.

So next time an old friend gets in touch by email out of the blue, just take a moment to consider if it is genuine. You will know immediately by what they say, and if it is in the style they generally use. Look for strange vocabulary or spelling and grammar mistakes. If they are not in the habit of sending you a

19 link, then be suspicious. It is better to pick up the phone to your friend and enquire as to whether they sent you an email or not, and check, rather than make a mistake! Your mistake could be very damaging to your computer and costly both in time and money to repair.

It’s a great reason to chat to an old friend. Emails are very useful, but can’t replace the enjoyment of a chat on the phone, or even better, a hand written letter.

Whilst on the subject of the communicating . . . I am

always happy to talk to anyone who needs help, but it is hard to do so during lessons, or when driving in between lessons. My hobbies also take me to remote destinations at times, where there is no phone signal, which is a problem! To make my life easier, Bonnie Jones is going to take over as my PA, and take my calls, and messages and pass them on. I will call you back. My apologies if it is has sometimes been hard to get hold of me. Alternatively, send me an email with your query, and your phone number if you are able to do so.

Mrs PC

20 Run For The Future “Helping raise pr0state cancer awareness in Bristol”. Launched in 2006 by Bristol Rotary Club and the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) at Southmead Hospital, Run for the Future is a family‐ orientated, 5km walk, jog or run round Bristol Downs.

Taking place this year on Sunday 8th September 2013, compeered by BBC Bristol’s Ali Vowles and Steve Le Fevre and marshalled by Rotarians from the majority of Bristol’s 19 Rotary Clubs, its aims are twofold:‐ To raise awareness about prostate cancer, and generate funds for research, in Bristol.

Prostate Cancer UK Statistics Prostate cancer affects over 40,000 men each year in the UK and, sadly, claims nearly 11,000 lives However, unlike breast cancer there is no national NHS screening programme for prostate cancer and, as a result, only 8% of the male population benefit from a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test which is widely used to diagnose the cancer in the USA and many European countries.

Prostate cancer is known as “the silent killer”, since it shows no symptoms in its early stages. Therefore, men with a family history and those of Afro‐ Caribbean origin both of which are in a heightened risk category, should inform their GP so that PSA testing can commence from the mid 40s. Quoting from personal experience in 2012, our Committee Secretary said “The BUI at Southmead Hospital is one of the leading centres in the UK for the treatment of prostate cancer by the use of robotic non‐invasive surgery as a very successful method of treating the disease. Early detection is key and can lead to a very successful outcome. What used to be a 10 day stay in hospital, for me was a 24hr turn‐round with few side effects”.

Use of Funds Since 2006, Run for the Future has raised nearly £250,000 for the BUI’s Prostate Cancer Appeal (Charity 1055900) and this has funded joint research involving UWE and Bristol University, coordinated by BUI’s Clinical Director, Professor David Gillatt.

In praising Bristol Rotary’s initiative in suggesting a Run to the BUI Trustees back in 2004, Professor Gillatt, FRCS, ChM recently made the following statement:‐ “The pump priming of research by Run for the Future has been one of the main drivers to bring prostate cancer into focus as a high priority for Bristol. There are now several prostate cancer research projects across Bristol. The clinical services are of the highest quality, with Bristol being the largest prostate cancer centre in the UK and the busiest Robot surgical centre for prostate cancer, in the country. Prostate cancer is at the forefront of our efforts.

Without the efforts of Rotary’s Run and others in fund ‐raising, and, as importantly, raising awareness, this could never have happened. Awareness has made the people of Bristol seek advice about their prostate health and the Health Communities put prostate cancer on an equal level to other common and potentially lethal cancers. The academic community recognises the need to help answer all the questions still remaining unanswered about this disease.

The efforts of Run for the Future have been at the very forefront of changing perceptions about prostate cancer in Bristol and will eventually, I believe, result in reduced suffering and death because of this disease”

Prostate Cancer talks As part of the support for the event, Run for the Future is offering a limited service of Prostate Cancer Awareness talks to companies or groups in the Bristol area. The talk is interactive and lasts for ~45 minutes with an opportunity for questions at the end. It will be given by a BUI urologist together with 2012 BUI prostate cancer patient, David Miller who is anxious to share his positive experience.

This Years theme As surgeons at Southmead have carried out nearly 1000 prostate cancer operations using advanced robotics key‐hole surgery, this year runners are being encouraged to enter a “fancy dress competition” to find the best Robot fancy dress.

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22 Nathan’s Gardening Diary

and added lots of grit to improve the drainage.

Hello everyone, and welcome to July's article where I’ll be looking at Growing our own herbs.

Benefits of herbs Growing your own herbs is a great thing to do. I have just planted a small container by our kitchen door, and have been picking handfuls of fresh, tasty herbs and adding to loads of our meals. My favourite thing to at the moment is to make (very rustic looking) pizzas, and adding a handful of fresh oregano, basil and thyme to the sauce gives you such a more flavoursome pizza than you can buy in a shop.

Types of herbs Mediterranean herbs, include Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Oregano, Bay, and Coriander. Some of these herbs grow in very poor soils, in all weathers on mountain sides.

They can take extreme heat, cold, rain, anything that gets thrown at them. However, if their roots are in a cold wet soil, you're more likely to lose plants. They will not tolerate the combination of cold and wet.

Sites Most herbs like a sunny spot. Things like parsley, chives, will grow in dappled shade, but with less vigour.

Soils The Mediterranean herbs will thrive in very poor soil. They should be planted in very well drained soil.

Containers They are excellent for containers, here's one I planted last month. I used a soil based compost

Garden maintenance: • If you have conifer hedges, trim them now.

They really only need trimming once or twice a year. The RHS say to avoid trimming them after August, as this can lead to bare patches appearing. This might be to do with the plant slowing down in the run up to winter, and new growth being damaged by frosts. When trimming DON'T cut back too far, as they won't re‐grow from the older wood. However, Yew, is a conifer, and responds well to hard pruning in Spring.

• Dead head roses regularly to keep them flowering freely. When dead heading, it's important to cut the stem off to just above an outward facing bud. This will encourage new flowers and shoots to grow from that bud.

• Mow your lawns at least once a week. If it is exceptionally hot and dry, raise your mower's blade up a notch or two, as this will protect the grass from scorching, and dying off.

Until next month, happy gardening! Nathan.

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24 Gromits at large in Bristol “Gromit Unleashed”, a ground‐breaking public arts trail raising funds for Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, has arrived and will animate the streets of Bristol this summer in one of the most exciting initiatives to hit the city in years.

80 individually‐designed giant sculptures of one of the world’s best‐loved and triple Oscar‐winning characters are now populating the area for ten weeks from 1st July, in aid of Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital charity.

An eclectic mix of well‐known and local artists, designers and celebrities are creating their own, one‐ of‐a‐kind Gromit for the major public art exhibition, the first of its kind to feature an internationally‐ renowned character.

The line‐up includes the creator of Gromit, Nick Park, Aardman co‐founder, Peter Lord, well‐loved, prolific children’s author and illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, the man behind The Snowman, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, who drew children's favourite The Gruffalo, creator of the global ‘Where’s Wally’ phenomenon, Martin Handford, Richard ‘Golly’ Starzak, creator of Aardman’s hugely popular, internationally‐renowned series, ‘Shaun the Sheep,’ award‐winning illustrator and animator of the cartoon series Simon’s Cat, Simon Tofield, Richard Williams, the director of animation for Disney’s acclaimed film ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ and The Beano.

Leading editorial cartoonist Peter Brookes and

renowned illustrator Gerald Scarfe will bring their distinctive style to ‘Gromit Unleashed’, as will designers, Celia Birtwell, Sir Paul Smith and Cath Kidston, British pop artist, Sir Peter Blake, who designed the Beatles album cover for ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band’; Turner prize nominee and installation artist Mark Titchner; contemporary landscape artist David Inshaw, whose famous painting ‘The Badminton Game’ was purchased by the Tate Gallery and Bristol‐based urban street artist ‘Filthy Luker.’ Trevor Bayliss, inventor of the wind‐up radio and extreme‐angler and presenter of River Monsters, Jeremy Wade and comedian Harry Hill are also decorating Gromits for the creative fundraiser.

With the support of tourism agencies Visit Bristol and VisitEngland, Gromit Unleashed is set to become a huge tourist attraction for the city in 2013, attracting people from the region as well as bringing national and international visitors to Bristol.

Wallace & Gromit creator and Grand Appeal patron Nick Park is closely involved with the initiative and is designing one of the sculptures on the trail himself.

He said: "I can't wait to see how Gromit will look decorated by so many different artists. I love the concept of these art trails and to have ‘Gromit at large’ is slightly scary in a nice way for me, but also an incredible honour.”

Since its launch, the Grand Appeal, which is organising the project with Aardman, have received an unprecedented level of response from businesses, schools and other organisations, all keen to be part of the unique, community event.

After the trail, the giant, 5ft Gromit sculptures, individually sponsored and snapped up by businesses in record time, will be auctioned off to the highest bidders in aid of Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal.

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All funds from Gromit Unleashed will go towards the charity’s appeal to support the expansion of Bristol Children’s Hospital, one of the leading multi‐disciplinary children’s hospitals in the UK. The Grand Appeal has pledged to raise an initial £3.5 million for state‐of‐the‐art equipment, including an intraoperative MRI scanner, family facilities and child‐friendly artwork to enhance the £37 million investment by the NHS.

Nicola Masters, director of The Grand Appeal said:

“Wallace & Gromit are famous around the globe so

Gromit Unleashed will help shine an international spotlight on Bristol and encourage people to visit the city, as well as raising much‐needed funds to help sick children at Bristol Children’s Hospital.”

To keep up to date with the latest news visit www.gromit‐unleashed.org.uk

To register your interest in bidding, please email auction@gromitunleashed.org.uk

The Grand Appeal is working with Wild in Art, a leading arts and education company which produces mass participation events in cities, to deliver Gromit Unleashed.

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal has already raised over £22 million for Bristol Children's Hospital, one of only a few specialist children's hospitals in the UK providing life‐saving surgery, care and treatment to children on a local, national and international scale.

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27 Louise’s tips for an easier life Holiday Time – Home or Away – is Time for You

The month of July includes some time off for most of us ‐ even if you are not going away for two weeks and are just taking a long weekend or two. The great thing about holidays is they give you time, space and perspective to think about making life changes. When we are busy we say to ourselves, ‘I can’t plan my career change now’, but on holiday our stress levels drop. Ideas, thoughts and feelings have time and space to come to the front of our minds.

Try and capture these – be it with pen and paper, or on your laptop or phone (if you read my article last month you know I will always champion the pen and paper!).

It may be that you revisit the resolutions you set in January, really analyse your work / life balance or just take the time for inspiration.

Have you been feeling out of sync, and life feels more like a series of reactions and tasks, instead of decisions and choices? This month why not put aside a few hours just for you, clear the head and make space to check where you are and where you really want to be.

Was one of your resolutions to get to grips with the tricky business of sorting your home and making it look its best? Perhaps you’ve de‐ cluttered the kitchen and made a start on your wardrobe but are still dreaming of the whole house being just how you’d like it.

Maybe going to the gym more or eating a more balanced diet (yes, those old chestnuts again!) is back on the agenda. Most people have a thoroughly lovely time changing their lifestyles and getting healthy. They discover that they

can be fitter and a little slimmer, even though as we get older, the more we have to work at it.

It might be that you’re not convinced you can achieve your resolutions or really make a change to your weekly routine. One of the best ways to start is to brainwash yourself into thinking you’re doing the right thing and that you can achieve it. If there is one thing that you really either want to start or stop, and you start telling yourself that you can to do it, you have much more chance of success.

And of course a task shared is a task halved, so if you have a challenge that you don’t feel you can conquer on your own, ask your family or friends to give you a hand. The chances are you can help them in return with something they are stuck with. If you are completely in a fix – please give me a call!

Louise England is a Lifestyle and Home Assistant and her service aims to free‐up your free time. Her passion is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by helping them sort things out and complete jobs in their homes quickly and efficiently.

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CARE VISITS AND HOME CARE SERVICES

29 Bluebird Care ‐ helping you maintain independence “At Bluebird Care we offer a flexible service.

For many people the ques on of care at home doesn't arise un l, suddenly, there is a need.

And most of us think that the stark choice is either living self‐sufficiently (without help) in our own familiar surroundings or then “going into a home”. Bluebird Care stops all that. We offer a realis c alterna ve to allow people to stay at home, with familiar friends, rela ves and possessions around them. No upheaval, no stress and no trouble.

We can offer a programme of care visits to suit the individual, which can be of 15 minutes upwards. There is no limit but in reality most of our care visits are something between 30 minutes and one hour long.

However for people who have more complex needs, or as a stop gap to provide that vital extra support a er a hospital stay, live in care can be a perfect solu on. A live‐in carer can provide company and care around the house to support people to con nue living their life in the surroundings they are already comfortable in and without the need to make that significant life‐changing decision to move to a residen al care home.

Depending on what your loved one needs, a Bluebird Care live‐in carer can help with

everything from bathing and dressing to domes c ac vi es such as laundry and cooking. They can also be a companion, accompanying your loved one on ou ngs and helping with hobbies. Our carers do all they can to support your loved one's decisions.

From the li le things that ma er such as what to eat for supper, helping to choose what to wear, to maintaining a social life with friends and family and enjoying hobbies. Live‐in care is the ideal solu on for suppor ng independent living and avoiding residen al care.

Bluebird Care offer a range of op ons under the heading of “live‐in services”, from having a carer being with the person all day, to literally living–in on a permanent basis, sleeping through but being on call. And if needed we can also provide a “waking‐nights” service whereby our carer remains awake all night, working perhaps with a day‐carer on a shi ‐ basis.

Whatever you think your requirements might be Bluebird Care are flexible enough to meet them. Please do feel free to get in touch with me to have a preliminary chat, or to arrange an ini al no‐obliga on visit”

Cameron MacLeod ‐ Owner and Manager Bluebird Care Bristol West Redland House, 157 Redland Road Bristol BS6 6YE. Tel 0117 950 5855 bristolwest@bluebirdcare.co.uk

30 Prize Wordsearch As it is almost summer time ‐ no really ‐ the chosen theme for the wordsearch this month is “Time”. Listed below are two dozen words associated with “time” and all bar one of them are also hidden somewhere in the wordsearch grid ‐ forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. All you have to do is work out which is the odd‐word‐out i.e. not in the grid, and let me know. First correct entry out of the hat after the closing date of 1st August gets to win this lush plush cuddly Gromit. Entries please by phone (0117 968 7787), text (07845 986650), tweet (@BS9Andy), post (8 Sandyleaze, WoT,

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Here are your words ‐ good luck

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CLOSING

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DOING

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33 Bristol Ferry Boats Back in 1977, in the early stages of dismantling the City Docks as a commercial port, Bristol City Council offered the cranes on Princes wharf for scrap. A small group of “rescuers” formed City Docks Ventures (CVD) and the cranes were 'saved' for Bristol. That’s why they are still there today, because they belong to all Bristol people.

The following year Bristol Ferryboat Company was born offering both a regular time‐tabled service and leisure trips. Ian Bungard, who started the service, built up a fleet of 6 yellow and blue ferry boats over the next twenty five years.

By 2002, the Harbourside now peppered with new commercial and residential development, together with tourism increasing the city's focus on its waterways, Ian and Philippa Bungard decided to step down and pass over to a new husband and wife team ... together with the loyal crew.

However, burdensome debt from purchase of the company and the commission of a costly, purpose‐ built boat and expenditure on other cash hungry projects began to take its toll on the new incumbents' operation. In December 2012 The Ferry Boat Company was wound up and the Liquidator put the assets to a sealed bid.

The boats and their crew were rescued from liquidation by a consortium of well wishers who, together with the original operators, the Bungards, made a successful bid for the boats and founded

today’s community owned ferry service. The boats began operating again in January 2013 and have been welcomed back by the Bristol public with great enthusiasm.

On 22nd of May a share offer was launched to raise £250,000 and move to the future as a Community Benefit Society. It’s great news for residents of BS8/ BS9 and indeed the whole of Bristol that the Ferries will be a part of our lives for years to come.

The group of 'rescuers' and staff have been overwhelmed by the support of the people who have bought shares already. Many of the new shareholders have bought the minimum share of £100 which is really fantastic as it means that the business will be owned by as large a group as possible. Currently the number of shareholders stands at over 300 and is rising every day.

The boats have just completed a week of new ferry experiences as part of Bristol’s Big Green Week.

Children were delighted by the pirate pranks of Captain Barnacle and our very own Ferry Fairy. The Sunday morning trips with coffee, croissants and live classical music and the evening pub quiz and cabaret were all a great success. The highlight was saxophonist Andy Sheppard improvising with Nic Pullin and Joanna Swan under Brunel’s Temple Meads bridge.

Of course there will still be all the usual scheduled services, school trips, weddings, transfers, river wildlife trips and of course the infamous Booze Cruises. (continued overleaf)

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The yellow and blue boats also offer the only trip that ventures up the New Cut and gives you the chance to experience our wonderful city from another perspective.

With Bristol as European Green Capital in 2015, the ferries will support the Council in its ambition for an integrated public transport system. The service runs 364 days a year from Temple Meads all the way to Hotwells serving residents, visitors and the wider Bristol community. There is so much to look forward to as the Ferries continue to provide entertainment and strive to improve what is already a reliable, friendly transport service.

The share offer is open until the 31st July; www.bristolferry.com or just Google “bristol ferry” to find out more.

(My thanks go to Mark Tucker, Ruth Maclellan and Will Smith at Bristol Ferry Boats for their help in putting this article together)

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Acute Injury Management

By Penny Porter, MSc, MCSP, HPC Senior Sports Physiotherapist.

If you sustain an injury, whether during training, at work, or around the home, you need to manage it well. Nobody likes to be out of action or sitting on the side lines due to injury, but If you immediately start to manage your injury with the most evidence based (and common sense) practices you will be able to heal and get back to fitness quicker.

The principles of PRICE and No HARM help to prevent further damage and reduce time of healing. The correct use of PRICE and No HARM factors are essential for the initial management of a soft tissue injury and should be continued for 48‐72 hours.

Protection ‐ Once an injury has occurred, it is vital that the injured area is protected from further injury. Failure to do so may worsen the injury and delay healing.

Rest ‐ Get yourself into a comfortable rest position. Rest the injured area for 48‐72 hours after your injury. Also try to avoid excessive movement of the injured area as this will increase swelling & bleeding and may cause further damage to the area.

Ice ‐ Apply ice to the area for 15‐20 minutes every 2nd hour for the first 48‐72 hours after

injury. Ice may reduce swelling and bleeding and is also a great pain reliever. If you do not have ice, you could apply a bag of frozen peas, wrapped around the area. Make sure that you do not give yourself an ice burn by wrapping the ice or peas in a wet towel before applying to the skin. Avoid direct contact of ice with the skin.

Compression ‐ If you have access to a wide firm elastic bandage (tubi grip) or compression wrap, apply to the injured area below as well as above. Applying a bandage will reduce extra bleeding and swelling and will provide more support for the injured joint/area. Ensure the bandage is not too tight – numbness, tingling or blue tinge to skin or extremities are signs it is too tight. If this happens, remove the bandage and apply again firmly but not as tightly.

Elevation ‐ Where possible, to help to reduce swelling, try to elevate the injured part above the level of the heart as often as possible (at least 10 minutes every hour).

If you avoid excessive swelling and bleeding in the area initially the healing process is not hindered by such restriction of movement or blood flow in later stages of the healing phase.

To help to prevent further damage to the injured area, during the first 24 – 72 hours, remember NO HARM

NO HEAT ‐ No hot baths or showers, no adding heat to the area.

NO ALCOHOL ‐ Alcohol increases bleeding and swelling which delays healing.

NO RUNNING/ VIGOROUS EXERCISE ‐ Running or exercise increases blood flow to the

37 injured site, this can make the injury worse and delay healing.

NO MASSAGE ‐ No massaging or heat rubs as they increase swelling and bleeding – especially in first 24‐ 48 hours.

See a Chartered Physiotherapist As Soon As Possible!

Penny Porter Physiotherapy has a team of physiotherapists on hand who are all highly qualified, with extensive experience of treating patients in all sectors including elite sports, NHS hospitals and private practice. They truly are experts in their field and are all fully qualified Sports Physiotherapists, each recognised by the Association of Chartered

Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine. They are currently consultants to the English Institute of Sport, British Swimming Teams, England Rugby Teams, British University Sports Teams, and to British Ice Skating, and have previously worked with other National teams, including England Tennis, England Volleyball and British Water Polo. An impressive client base…….that speaks for itself!

Our Centre, located on Dragons Well Road, in Henbury offers four treatment rooms, a rehabilitation gymnasium and a large Hydrotherapy/ Endless Pool. It is conveniently located, with good access to Bristol City Centre and the motorways, with parking readily available.

The Penny Porter Physiotherapy Centre, 18A Dragons Well Road, Henbury, BS10 7BU www.pennyporter.co.uk Email: info@pennyporter.co.uk Tel: 0117 3302448 or 07957 871605

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The way you may behave when you react is best described by Eric Berne’s model ‘Transac onal Analysis’ which is a way of understanding how human rela onships develop and why people say and do things and react in a par cular way. He iden fied three types of behaviour: ‘Parent’, ‘Adult’ and ‘Child’. The type that can present you with the most challenges is the ‘Child’ as it represents all your feelings. So some mes when you react to a certain situa on you can display ‘Child’ behaviour which is centred around emo onal immaturity, maybe like having a temper tantrum or sulking, and this may not always be seen as appropriate behaviour for you as an adult.

There is a way for you to change your behaviour pa erns, clear unexpressed emo ons and feel safer within. During Inner Child Therapy you can release nega ve ‘Child’ emo ons and build on posi ve memories so your ‘Child’ part starts to feel loved and supported helping you to react less and giving you the freedom to be you.

When you are with others how o en do you react in ‘Child’ mode? What are the things that they say or do that set you off? What does your behaviour look like? How do you feel? Can you see the pa ern in the way you react in some situa ons as this can help you on the pathway to changing.

Our website www.chironcentre.co.uk gives full information about each therapy we offer, so please do look us up, give us a call on 0117 962 0008 or email us on info@chironcentre.co.uk

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Apps of the Month A bit of fun for you this month with a couple of free Apps, available for Android and iOS, that are complete timewasters / addictive fun (depending in your point of view).

The first of these might give Andy Murray his best chance of winning Wimbledon ( which should be on as you read this) as it is the latest in the Stick Sports stable of games, Stick Tennis. Easy to play, hard to master, Stick Tennis gets you to control your on‐screen racket by swiping the screen in various ways. In doing so you control your player (you can choose to be your favourite male or female ranking player) and guide them through the rounds of any of the grand slams. There are also practice matches to perfect your shot repertoire and challenges against the best players from history. I’m off now to hit some balls with Bjorn Borg. Great fun ‐ and probably worth paying a couple of quid to

upgrade, if you like the game, to get rid of annoying ads. New balls.

A mate of mine got his first Scalextric set for his fortieth birthday, and I am still waiting. Until then I’m making do with Scalextric Lite (the ad‐free version is 69p), which allows you to build your own race circuits with click‐together track pieces then race round them against other drivers. Chicanes, cross overs, hairpins, they are all in your set of track. You can also watch your progress around the track from a variety of camera angles, including an on‐board camera so you can get a first hand view of what it is like behind the wheel. The bad news is that just like the real game it is possible to spin off the track and end up head‐first in the skirting board. The good news however is that you don’t have to get out of your chair to put your car back into the slot.

And finally, by the time you read this the Gromits will have been unleashed, and there is a Gromit Unleashed app available to help track them all down.

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41 The Downs Recorder Clifton Camp The huge fortified structure that crowns the Downs is arguably the earliest clear evidence of human habitation in the City of Bristol. It has on the north east side three concentric rings of walls and ditches, while to the south west it is protected by the sheer cliff face of the Gorge. It faces two similar camps on the Somerset side of the Avon, Burwalls, largely destroyed by the Victorian mansion owned by the University, and Stoke Leigh camp, which lie on either side of the steep Nightingale Valley. Until 1983 there was a rocky ridge in the Avon stream bed which is said to have allowed passage across the river at low tide. There could also have been a ferry across to the natural cleft on the Bristol side up which Bridge Valley Road was built in 1820 by J. L. Macadam. Given the huge scale of these three fortified camps, and the massive effort it must have cost to create them, it is fair to assume that this crossing was economically or strategically vital. It was probably the first site inland of the confluence of the Avon and the Severn where a crossing could be attempted.

There is little reliable archaeological evidence from the Clifton Camp, but Stoke Leigh seems to have been occupied from 200BC until Roman times. The views from the Camp are extensive, reaching out across the Severn to the Welsh Hills‐ indeed the Sugar Loaf at Abergavenny, 50 miles away, can be seen in good conditions, to the Cotswold escarpment in the north and across to Bath to the east. To the South the Mendips would be visible but for the trees of Leigh Woods. Such a wide range could be

invaluable in military terms, though it implies a much less wooded landscape than the present.

The recent history of the site is no less remarkable. A tower windmill was erected in 1766 to grind tobacco into snuff, but it was burnt out in a storm in 1777. The derelict tower was bought by William West, who added an astronomical observatory, dug a passage down to the natural cave in the face of the cliff below, and added a Camera Obscura on the top of the tower.

This was essentially a periscope that cast an image on to a dished whitewashed surface, and was a device widely used by artists for many centuries to ensure their perspective was correct. Both cave and camera are still enjoyed by visitors today.

The construction of the Towers of the Suspension Bridge from 1831 led to the creation of a quarry in the area that is now the children’s playground, and destroyed much of the fortification at the south east corner of the Camp. In 1845 the centre of the camp was excavated, destroying any archaeological evidence there might have been, to create a reservoir. This was part of a scheme of IK Brunel to supply Clifton with water pumped from a fresh water spring that had been found at the foot of the Gully.

The technology for pumping water up from the Gorge had already been proved by the provision on Hotwells water to Clifton. The scheme failed and in 1848 The Bristol Waterworks Company built the reservoir that is still in use today.

Until 1940 the whole site was grassed, with just a few trees, but in the past fifty years it has become filled with scrub, and the grandeur of the fortifications has been lost to view. The Downs Committee has a year plan to bring the site back over five years by leaving the major trees, and removing the brambles, and assisting natural limestone vegetation to develop on the steep slopes. They have also taken steps to extend the view north along the Gorge that was so often painted in the nineteenth century.

If you enjoy the Downs as it is today, why not become a Friend? We now have a website at www.fodag.org Membership is just £10. Contact Robin Haward at robinhaward@blueyonder.co.uk 0117 974 3385

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43 General Knowledge Quiz No theme this month other than that there are twenty six questions and every answer starts with a different letter of the alphabet. For a bit of help I will tell you how many letters there are in each answer.

Best of luck ‐ here are your questions

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                

Sea where Apollo 11 landed.

SW‐London based rubbish collecting cartoon characters from 1970’s.

Tent‐like dwelling used by Central Asian nomads ‐ and glampers!

Extinct animal with trunk and long tusks The study of insects La Paz is the capital of this country.

Mammal with leathery shell, related to sloth and anteater.

Blanket made typically of 3 layers of cloth or fabric 17th century Dutch painter, most famous for The Night Watch Polish airline. … Empire, now largely modern Turkey Bottle size, also known as a Double Magnum

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J. Edgar, first Director of the FBI Famous volcanic island, part of Indonesia.

Jack in a box friend of Dougal and Brian Famous Brazilian motor racing driver Type of crystallised brown sugar Home of the San Marino Grand Prix

Type of penguin

A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9) B _ _ _ _ _ _ (7) C _ _ _ _ _ (6) D _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8) E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (10) F _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8) G _ _ _ _ _ (6) H _ _ _ _ _ (6) I _ _ _ _ (5)

J _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8) K _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8) L _ _ (3) M _ _ _ _ _ _ (7) N _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (10) O _ _ _ _ _ _ (7) P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (10) Q _ _ _ _ (5)

R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9) S _ _ _ _ (5)

T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (11) U _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (8) V _ _ _ _ _ (6) W _ _ _ _ _ _ (7) X _ _ _ _ (5) Y _ _ _ (4)

Z _ _ _ _ _ _ (7)

How do you think you’ve done? Check out the answers on page 50

Gaseous chemical element used in car headlights Castle on the banks of Loch Ness Injured party in a crime.

Trigonometric function, along with sine and tangent.

Neurological disorder leading to disturbed sleep.

Large city in Pennsylvania Popular breed of cattle, black and white

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Is a fear of flying causing you panic when thinking about your dream holiday? Many of us are looking forward to ge ng away to the sunshine this summer. For most of us this is an exci ng me, however for some the thought of ge ng away is but a distant dream.

I see many people who suffer from phobias, recent brain research tells us that about 1 in 10 people in the UK have some kind of phobia at some stage in their lives one of the most common being a fear of flying. If this fear is stopping you, or affec ng how and where you travel, hypnotherapy may be the answer you are looking for to help you overcome your phobia.

Holidays are also mes when we want to look our best ‐ with the help of hypnotherapy you can take control of your ea ng habits to lose weight and keep in control of what you eat and when you eat it.

If you have not considered hypnotherapy before why not come along for a free ini al consulta on and I will explain how the brain works and how we may be able to help you to achieve the results you want in your life.

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What can hypnotherapy help with?

Difficul es sleeping Lack of confidence & self esteem Achieving your goals Public speaking anxiety Exam / interview nerves Anxiety, stress & tension levels Fears and phobias Weight management Unwanted pa erns of behaviour Nega ve thought pa erns Stopping smoking Pregnancy and childbirth and much more

All sessions are completely tailored according to your individual needs.

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46 What’s On & Community Events Listings for community events, not for profit clubs and charitable activities are free. If you have something that you would like listed please get in touch with Andy by telephoning on 0117 9687787 or 07845986650 or emailing me on andy@bcmagazines.co.uk. The deadline for listings in the August magazine is 15th July ‐ any received after that date will be held over until the September 2013 issue.

One‐Off Dated Events

Ship & Castle's next production is an evening of variety, entertainment including music, comedy, escapology and sing along in an "olde time" music hall style concert. There will be a bar, waitress service and as much audience participation as you want (perhaps not in the escapology) but definitely join in with the sing along …. So fluff up your boas, dust down your boaters, bring out the blazers....and promenade down to the Newman Hall, Monday 8th‐Friday 12th July 2013. Tickets: Monday £8, Tuesday‐ Friday £10.

Box Office: shipandcastletickets@yahoo.co.uk. Tel: 0117 9561695

Vintage and Handmade Market. St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4LD. Saturday 20th July 11 ‐ 4pm. Quality stalls selling vintage clothing and jewellery, flea market items, china, retro times, antiques, collectables, handmade knitwear, arts and crafts, shabbychic homeware and gifts. Tea Room with Homemade Cakes. £1.00 entry (under 16s free)

BRACE (Funding Research in Alzheimers) invite you to join them on Sunday 21st July (2 ‐5pm) on a visit to the beautiful gardens of Camers at Old Sodbury. 4 acres of garden and woodland overlooking the Severn Vale, with parterre, topiary, Japanese garden, bog and prairie areas, waterfalls and woodland walks.

Home made teas, plants for sale and a tombola.

Tickets are £6 (£5 in advance from the BRACE office).

Tel 0117 3404831 for more details.

Bristol Brunel Probus Club for retired professional and

businessmen meet at BAWA, Southmead Rd, once a month to enjoy a good lunch and a great mix of social events, regular speakers, visits and outings, to which wives and friends are warmly welcomed. If you are interested and would like more information please telephone Fred Martin on 0117 968 3875.

The Probus Club of Bristol. We are one of the senior Probus Clubs in this area for semi or retired Professional Business men, who meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at BAWA, Southmead Road.

At these meetings we have a three course lunch with a speaker. In additional there is a substantial programme of social events to which our Ladies are invited to participate. If you are interested in joining our club or would like to come on one of our future events, please contact our Membership Secretary Martin Harker on 01275 857324 or E Mail probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk. For more information www.bristolprobus.org.uk

Clifton Rotary Club is expanding. New members of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, all we ask is that people give their time, are interested in making new friends, building business contacts, using skills to help others and try new things you would never normally have thought of doing. Please find out more about us by emailing secretary@cliftonrotary.org.

Bristol Mahjong Club meets every Thursday 2‐5pm at the King's Arms, Whiteladies Road, Bristol (Top of Blackboy Hill). Experienced players and beginners welcome. British Mahjong Rules. Please contact Lee ‐ Mob: 0790 567 2979 or neeliej@hotmail.co.uk.

“Out There Music” Summer Concert 2013, Sunday 14th July 5pm, St Alban’s Church, Bayswater Avenue BS6 7NU. Tickets £5 from admin@outtheremusic.net A fun, family event for all the community. Come and hear Out There choir, chamber choir, children’s choir and orchestra sing and play a broad range of music from including the 1812 Overture, Adele, U2 and music from Les Miserables. Bar and Hog Roast.

Tickets £5.00 from admin@outtheremusic.net 07754 518254

On Saturday 20th July at 7pm Bristol University

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48 What’s On & Community Events Botanic Garden, Stoke Park Road, are hosting their Summer Jazz concert with the Blue Notes Jazz Band Tour of Garden 4.30pm. Bar opens 6pm. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on gate. Available from John Leach, 17 Ashton Crescent, Nailsea. BS48 2JR. Tel:01275 854992. Cheques payable to ‘FUBBG’

West Bristol Orchestra. A Chamber Orchestra, playing a wide range of Classical Music arranged for the smaller orchestra, meets at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road on Thursdays 7.15pm.to 9.15pm. Additional String players of Grade5+ standard welcomed. Previous experience of orchestral playing is not essential. For more information, please contact the Secretary on (0117) 968 3998.

Sunday 7 July, 10am to 5pm, National Garden Scheme (NGS) Open Day at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, BS9 1JG. The NGS has been opening gardens for charity since 1927. By visiting the Botanic Garden today you will be making a vital contribution to the nursing and caring charities the NGS supports. Last year the NGS donated £2.6 million to charity. Cost: £4.50 (including Friends) Children free.

Back to Netball at Coombe Dingle! Ladies ‐ enjoyed playing Netball at school? Stopped playing and would love to start again? Looking for a new, fun activity?

Come and join us every Friday 9:30‐10am at the University Sports Centre, Coombe Dingle. Only £2 a session.

For more info visit www.englandnetball.co.uk/Back‐to‐Netball or contact Sue Anderson on 0787 2407216.

Zumba Gold Class @ Horfield Parish Church Hall every Weds 2pm‐2.45pm (Gold Class) £4.00 per class, for the mature movers aimed at age 55+ (All other ages Including Beginners) Zumba Class @ Orchard School every Thurs 7pm‐8pm Contact Georgina for further details on www.bristolzumba.com or tel: 07545 625089.

Redland Green Bowling Club invites both novices and players to come and play at Redland Green where tuition is available with qualified coaches. FFI please ring Jean or Gerry Wickham on 9624466.

Jack in a Box Pre‐School Gymnastics for 0 ‐ 4 yr olds. We are a friendly, well established Henleaze group which runs 3 different fun and physical programmes for young children aged 0‐2yrs, 2‐3yrs and 3‐4yrs. We hold classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, BS9 4BT. For more details look at our website: www.jackinabox.info, or contact Kate on 0117 9623758, e‐mail:kate@jackinabox.info

Stroke can devastate lives. In a flash it can turn lives upside down. We at the Bristol Area Stroke Foundation understand the many problems people face as a consequence of stroke. We are currently looking for friendly, caring people to help us at our stroke groups in North Bristol. We need drivers with their own cars to transport people to groups and we need people to help at our groups. We pay a mileage allowance for car use. It is rewarding work to help someone who feels isolated at home because of their stroke, to get out for the afternoon and enjoy the stimulation and support of a stroke group. If you can help, please call Kerry or Amy on 0117 964 7657 or email office@basf.uk.com

More Reading Buddies Wanted for September!

Would you enjoy offering reading and language support to children for whom English is a second language? Can you help them improve their reading ability, benefiting both them as individuals and the wider class? Can you commit to giving one hour of reading time a week in term‐time? We are working with eleven schools in the Southmead, Brentry and Horfield areas. Training is offered, and your advanced CRB check is paid for by Bristol City Council. You would read with the same children each week and be part of a growing group of volunteers. For more information please contact Paul Harrod, at paul.harrod@gmail.com, or on 07576 150706.

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50 What’s On & Community Events Free electric blanket testing 2013. Bristol City Council and Avon Fire and Rescue Services are again offering free electric blanket safety checks at the following venues. Also on offer will be free safety advice and a chance of a free home safety inspection. Spaces are limited so booking is essential………make that booking now! The Council advises that if your blanket is over 3 years old it should be checked. Get your blanket checked now, minor faults will be repaired free of charge. Weds 24th July at Southmead Fire Station from 0930 to 1600. Weds 7 August at Redland United Reformed Church from 0930 to 1300, and Weds October 16th again at Southmead Fire Station from 0930 to 1600. Other venues may be confirmed in the near future. For further information or to book a check please ring 0117 922 3522

New Dimensions meets every month and we have talks on a wide range of esoteric subjects. The meetings are held at the Friends’ Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6JE. Admission: £5 (including tea/coffee/biscuits). The next meeting will be held on Sunday 21 July 2013 at 3pm. The speaker will be Clare Russell and the title of her talk will be “Synchronicity.” Do you believe in coincidences? Clare will explore how and why synchronicity occurs. We will learn how to decipher the code of signs in your life, share simple ways to invite more synchronicity into your life and surrender to the abundance it can bring to your life. For further information, please telephone 01749 678 834 or write to: leasurs@tiscali.co.uk

Lip‐reading class. An evening lip‐reading class to help you cope with your hearing loss runs in Clifton from 6.15pm to 7.45pm every Monday at Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road. Fee is £5 per session. For more details contact the tutor, Mary Hall, by email on lipreadingmary@yahoo.com or telephone 07790 283939.

Interested in Plastic Modelling? The Avon Branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the BAWA

club on Southmead Road at 8.00pm. New members are always very welcome. For more information contact Andy White on 0117 3300288 or visit www.ipmsavon.org.uk .

Alphabet Quiz ‐ answers from page 43

Armadillo, Bolivia, Cosine, Demerara, Entomology, Friesian, Gentoo, Hoover, Imola, Jeroboam, Krakatoa, Lot, Mammoth, Narcolepsy, Ottoman, Pittsburgh, Quilt, Rembrandt, Senna, Tranquility, Urquhart, Victim, Wombles, Xenon, Yurt, Zebedee/

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Deadline for August ‐ 15th July. Don’t Miss Out!

Puzzle answer from page 13

51 Art on the Downs Why the Downs and Avon Gorge are Special?

As part of the Downs 150 celebrations 2011‐2012, the Friends of the Downs and Avon Gorge (FOD+AG) invited local schools to send in art and writing by their pupils, which had been inspired by our much‐loved green open space near the heart of Bristol.

On Wednesday May 22nd, in the week of the anniversary of the signing of the Downs Act in parliament in 1861, 2 new panels bearing the best of the entries received were unveiled by the Rt. Hon. Lord Mayor of Bristol, councillor Faruk Choudhury.

The event was attended by the young artists and poets, their families and representatives of the schools which had nurtured their talents and by FOD+AG committee members. Awards were made to the young people by Mandy Leivers, the Biodiversity Education Officer of the Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project and, to the schools, by Robert Westlake, the Downs Ranger. Each recipient was also warmly congratulated by the Lord Mayor and, of course by the assembled audience.

The delightful views of the younger generation of what the Downs and Avon Gorge has to offer the visitor can be seen on the railings of the Water Tower on Stoke Road, where they have joined the much visited and praised panels of Francis Greenacre telling of the history of the Downs.

We hope that many of you will take the opportunity to view what our local youngsters make of this treasure trove that we have on our doorsteps and that it will inspire you to take a fresh look for yourselves at what our busy and sometimes too hectic lives can lead us to take for granted.

To find out more about the Downs and about FOD+AG’s involvement in helping to protect, conserve and sensitively develop them, visit our website at www.fodag.org

(Martin Collins and Robin Haward)

Schools from which award winners came:

BS6 ‐ Cotham Secondary and Torwood House

BS9 ‐ Red Maids Junior and Elmlea Junior

BS8 ‐St. John’s Primary, and St. George Primary, Brandon Hill

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A DREAM COME TRUE AT BEAU MONDE DENTAL CARE

Ever since they qualified together from the University of Birmingham in 1997, Dr Nicola White and Dr Catherine Spalding have dreamed of one day opening their own dental practice - now that dream has become a reality! The two dentists have recently opened the doors to their new state-of-the-art practice on North View, Westbury Park where they have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, reflecting their own ethos and values.

“We want our patients to feel relaxed and confident coming to the practice. We understand that a visit to the dentist can be worrying for some people, but we are here to help,” says Kate. Having studied medical hypnotherapy, Kate is excellent at making patients feel relaxed and strongly believes that a visit to the dentist should be a positive experience.

Nicola has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry, including adult orthodontic treatments. The “Six Month Smile Orthodontic System” uses specialized clear braces that gently straightens and aligns teeth in an average of six months. She also offers a full range of facial aesthetics including wrinkle reducing treatments and dermal fillers. “When people are confident about their smile, it can really make a difference to the way they feel,” says Nicola.

Kate and Nicola believe passionately in caring for children’s teeth and so will treat your children free of charge if a parent is registered at Beau Monde. You can look forward to a warm welcome at the new practice on North View.

T: 0117 330 3495 E: info@beaumondedental.co.uk W: www.beaumondedental.co.uk 35 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY

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