The Bristol Eight October 2013

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Oct 2013 No 56

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In this issue - the Wild Place Project - Prize Wordsearch - Celebrity Dinner Parties Online Banking - Dumb Ways to Die - Sport on the Downs - Designing your borders

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4 The TheEditor’s Editor’sSmall smallPiece piece Hello there and welcome to the October issue ‐ in rude health, if a little autumnal round the edges. Plenty to read, puzzle over and absorb this month including a look at the new Bristol Zoo Gardens venture called The Wild Place Project, and the history of sport on the Downs.

Finally, I sometimes forget (and am often reminded) to mention where the front cover photo is of. Sometimes it is obvious, occasionally not. This month is of Dowry Square that I snapped as I plodded around the area delivering. A lovely part of Bristol ‐ which will be the subject of a new puzzle walk newxt month. On the subject of covers it was nice to learn that the Bristol Eight has been shortlisted in the Best Front Cover category at the 2013 Magazine Publishers’ Awards in Birmingham next week. Crikey. Hope I don’t have to wear a suit ‐ not sure I still have one.

I hope you enjoy the magazine, and look forward to doing it all again in November.

Talking of November, you might want to pop Saturday 9th November in, is as this is when Canford Park will again host the Charity Firework Display organised by Bristol Round Table and Clifton Rotary Club. Full details are on page 44 of the magazine.

Cheers,

Andy

To get in touch ‐

T: 0117 968 7787 M: 07845 986650 P: 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY E: andy@bcmagazines.co.uk Tw: @BS9Andy W: www.bcmagazines.co.uk

November Deadline ‐ 20th Oct

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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

Bristol Dog Warden

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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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12 Pre-nuptial agreements – can you Apps your of theown Month choose divorce deal?

by John Todd Specialist Family and Litigation Solicitor AMD Solicitors It is perhaps not surprising that the numbers of couples trying to determine their own financial deal on divorce are increasing.

Entering a marriage at the risk of losing part of an inheritance or wealth built up over years of hard work, may be too big a risk to take. Or, particularly where one or both of the couple have been married before, the thought of facing a potentially acrimonious and protracted dispute, and of the uncertainty over the eventual outcome, may be too daunting or distressing to contemplate.

In these circumstances, it may be sensible to consider and take advice upon drawing up a prenuptial agreement.

What is a pre-nuptial agreement?

A pre-nuptial agreement is a written document drawn up prior to the marriage which sets out the agreement the couple have reached as to how their finances will be divided in the event that the marriage breaks down.

A pre-nuptial agreement is not strictly binding upon the courts, since a judge will always have the final say in deciding how the finances should be divided. However the terms are very likely to be followed by a judge when deciding upon the terms of the financial settlement, particularly after a short or childless marriage.

The courts are increasingly in favour of allowing the parties to determine the outcome of a failed marriage in this way. It is arguable that terms the parties have themselves chosen and, at one stage at least, considered to be fair, are likely to cause less bitterness and frustration then terms which have been imposed by a third party.

Advice Making a Difference

Will the agreement be upheld?

To have the best chance of being upheld, a pre-nuptial contract should be entered into by each side without undue pressure having been placed upon them, ideally at least several weeks before the wedding. Each party should have received independent legal advice from a specialist Solicitor.

Each side should have a full understanding of their partner’s financial position.

This will involve a financial summary being prepared and documents in support being produced.

Including arrangements for the children in the agreement should be avoided since judges prefer to make decisions about children at the relevant time, based upon what is in their best interests.

The financially weaker party should, at the very least, have his or her essential needs for housing and income met by the terms of the agreement.

It should not, to an impartial observer, appear to be unfair.

In Conclusion as the courts move increasingly towards allowing couples the financial autonomy to determine their own financial settlement on a divorce, the chances of the terms of a pre-nuptial agreement being followed grow ever stronger.

Even if the terms of the settlement are not followed in their entirety, they are likely to have a significant impact upon the final financial settlement.

For advice on pre-nuptial agreements and all Family Law issues contact AMD’s team of specialist Family Solicitors at 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4JZ 0117 9621205, and 2 Station Road, Shirehampton, Bristol BS11 9TT, 0117 9235562 Or email www.amdsolicitors.com Copyright AMD Solicitors

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Benvenuti in Divino Deli Welcome to Divino Deli, a brand new Italian delicatessen on Worrall Road in Clifton Divino Deli opened in early September and is as genuinely Italian as it is possible to be. As their names suggest, owners Francesca Costa and Francesco Vardero are the real Italian deal. Add to that their youth and enthusiasm and you’ve got the ingredients of a very special deli.

What is obvious is that they’re just loving the experience of running their own business.

The surroundings are fresh, clean and modern and all food sold and MONDAY ‐ FRIDAY served in the deli comes from Italy 08:00 ‐ 18:00 wherever possible. Francesca explains that SATURDAY the Divino Deli came about in response to a 08:00 ‐ 16:00 need for a top quality Italian deli in the local SUNDAY CLOSED area. The idea is to attract as wide a range of regular customers as possible. Whether you want to stock the larder from their wide range of ‘dry’ products, fill the fridge with cheese, ham and olives from the delicatessen counter, buy a loaf of fresh olive or sundried tomato bread or leave with the most delicious take -away Panini, Mozarella salad or pizza for your lunch, then Divino Deli will not disappoint. And if you’d like to stay for a little longer you can relax at the bar and enjoy a cup of coffee, made from a unique blend of 3 different beans, just for you and just like in Italy.

Orari di Apertura

As a recent convert to both the culinary and health benefits of Olive Oil I was particularly taken by the range of first press extra virgin olive oil on offer. It’s available by the bottle or if you prefer you can take your own container and fill it from the beautiful dispensers.

It’s impossible not to like this exciting new delicatessen. Their first month’s trading has been brisk and customer feedback has been excellent. Pop in and have a look for yourselves.

1 Worrall Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2UF

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Gardener’s

Corner

This month it is great to welcome a new contributor aboard to start a regular monthly feature. Cathy Lewis ‐ professional garden designer, semi‐ professional photographer and local resident ‐ will be writing on a range of matters horticultural. This month . .

6 top tips for revamping a flower border

1. Decide what you do and don’t like about your border. Find pictures of how you would like it to look.

Does it need to be low maintenance, or look good all year round, and how much do you want to spend on it?

2. Before choosing plants, analyse the growing conditions. Is the border in sun or shade? Bristol tends to have clay soils, so if you want to plant Mediterranean plants such as lavender you may need to improve the drainage with grit. Don’t put acid‐ loving plants such as Azaleas in neutral or alkaline soils because they just won’t thrive. If in doubt, buy a soil‐testing kit from a garden centre.

3. Draw a sketch of your flowerbed, marking any trees or shrubs you want to keep. Be ruthless! Your lavender may have been spectacular a few summers ago but if it’s looking scrawny, dig it out and the flowerbed will suddenly look much neater. Better still, take cuttings and you’ll soon have new plants to replace it. Consider extending narrow borders – wider ones look better and offer more planting options.

4. Make a list of the plants you’d like to use.

Start with key, structural plants. Box balls look great in formal flowerbeds, while grasses add fantastic texture.

Now choose your ‘filler’ herbaceous plants. Keep the list short as too many can look fussy, but vary

the foliage colours and textures as well as flower shapes. Here Echinacea purpurea makes a striking addition to any flower border

5. Position the key plants on your sketch and then in‐ fill the gaps with swathes of herbaceous planting. For impact, each plant should be grouped in threes, fives or sevens – never singly. Think about colour, height and shape combinations as you go. When you’ve finished, list the plants with their size and planting distances to give you an idea of how many you need to buy. Depending on the season you may find some plants aren’t available. But be patient ‐ creating a border isn’t always a speedy process.

6. If this all sounds a bit daunting, or you’re short on time, you could always enlist the help of a garden designer. We already know which plants look great together and can produce detailed, scale plans of your border as well as sourcing quality plants from specialist nurseries.

Keep a note of flower combinations you like. Here Achillea, Hellenium, Monarda, Agastache and Anamanthele lessoniana create a beautiful late summer border

Cathy Lewis Gardens & Design Professional garden design, consultancy and maintenance www.cathylewisgardens Email: info@cathylewisgardens.co.uk Tel: 07985 008585

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Natural Nutrition is based on the principle that when given the right conditions the body repairs, detoxifies and heals itself. It has a natural blueprint to do so. An important focus is to identify the foods needed by the body and problem foods to be avoided. Simple naturopathic techniques and exercises are recommended to support the body’s natural healing capacity.

A healthier diet can help with a range of niggling health issues including fatigue, digestive problems, mood swings, and skin problems.

Health Tip Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. Bring colour into your life and include something green, yellow, orange, red, and blue ‐ each natural colour contains different health promoting chemicals.

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22 General Knowledge Quiz It’s quite simple really. I ask you twenty six questions and you have to come up with twenty six answers. Each answer begins with a different letter of the alphabet, but the questions are not asked in order ‐ all you get in the way of a clue is the number of letters in the answer. No prizes, just a little mental massage.

Answers on page 52. Right, off you go…

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Ruined 16th century castle just north of Warwick. (10)

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Cold French soup (11)

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The old name for Starburst (4,6)

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European “empire” of the 16th to 19th century consisting of large parts of Austria, Hungary and Czechoslovakia (8)

Someone who neither believes in or disbelieves in a god or gods (8)

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Capital of Northern Cyprus (9)

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“Winning” horse in the 1993 Grand National that was declared void after 2 false starts (4,4)

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A body of work performed by an actor or musician (10)

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Christian name of US actor who starred in High School Musical, Hairspray and 17 Again (3)

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Surname of US actor who played Cpt Virgil Hilts “the Cooler King” in The Great Escape (7)

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Europe’s second longest river rising in the German Black Forest and ending in the Black Sea (6)

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Sport “invented” by J K Rowling (9)

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1980’s band fronted by Midge Ure (8)

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Site of Jacobite battle in Scotland in 1746 (8)

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North Norwegian island, home to polar bears (11)

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Microsoft’s gaming console (4)

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Knotted thread used in surgery to stem blood flow (8)

Surname of the first President of the Russian Federation, died 2007 (7)

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“Girl from ________” ‐ 1965 Grammy winning song by Astrud Gilberto.

District in NE London with a famous greyhound track (11)

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Name of a porcine children’s TV character (5,3)

Red fruit often found in salads and cheese sandwiches (6)

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Who or what was Mick the Miller? (9)

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Shrub of Arizona, California and New Mexico whose seeds produce an oil used in cosmetics as a moisturiser (6)

Bavarian city where post WWII Nazi war crime trials took place (9)

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Biggest town in Dorset (11)

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The Downs Recorder - Richard Bland

First past the post‐ a very short history of Downs sport.

Though the Downs was grazing land for centuries, this did not stop the citizens using the space for sport. The first horse race recorded was in 1718, and they were probably annual events thereafter. Racing began at Bath in 1728 and it is probable that both venues ran annual two day meetings. There is a splendid painting of a race in 1836 by Rolinda Sharples showing a timber and canvas grandstand on the edge of the Gully facing north. The course clearly ran from there round Sea Walls, and probably up to the Stoke Road, and back. This is not a very long circuit, and may have been run twice or more. There is no sign of fencing in the picture, and it is not clear how the sheep and other grazing animals were kept clear.

“The Clifton Racecourse” by Rolinda Sharples, courtesy and copyright of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Currently on display in the M‐Shed.

Racing ended in 1838, and it may be that the closeness of the rock to the surface made it too dangerous for the horses, though there had been complaints from the rapidly increasing, and wealthy, residents of Clifton and Redland of the disturbance created.

Boxing, Wrestling and Cock‐fighting were all sports that could be enjoyed in the eighteenth century at the well known Ostrich Inn which was situated where the Saville Manor nursing home is now, and which was outside the city limits. A private road ran straight

to it from the top of Blackboy Hill, which was closed in 1877. Only faint traces of it are now visible.

The first known cricket Match recorded was in 1752, when a Bristol XI played a London XI, and this may have been in the same area at Sea Walls. However regular cricket began, inspired by Dr WG Grace, in 1863 with a match between the Gloucestershire XI and an All England XI. This was probably played on Durdham Down rather than Sea Walls, on a site which was shown on the 1880 Ordnance Survey map as just off Hollybush Lane. The line of great beeches that still exist probably marked the northern boundary of the ground The first formal match here was in 1870 Gloucs vs Surrey won by Gloucs by 51 runs. But the problem, apart from a conflict with the sheep, was that there was no way to control the crowd, or get them to pay.

Later in the 1870s they moved to Clifton College where they could at least charge an entrance fee, though matches must have been limited to school holidays. It was not until 1888 that the present ground at Ashley Down was purchased. The Durdham Down ground continued to be used by the Clifton Cricket Club until the 1930s when they moved to Henbury, as the Downs Committee refused to allow a permanent pavilion to be built.

Soccer was played from the 1880s, but the present league was not created until 1905, with thirty local clubs competing. Today it has 50, and two of the original Clubs, Sneyd Park and St Andrews, are still playing. It is unique as it is a stand alone league, entirely unconnected with any other League system, but many players have moved on to greatness from the Downs. There are some 30 pitches, and every winter Saturday sees a wonderful display of colour and enthusiasm.

In recent years Running has become ever more popular, with hundreds of individuals testing themselves against the clock at all times of the day, and increasingly huge Charity running events such as the Race for Life, Run for the Future and this year the first Rainbow Run, whose impact can still be seen with patches of red and blue grass.

If you enjoy the Downs, why not become a Friend? Membership is just £10.

Contact Robin Haward at robinhaward@blueyonder.co.uk 0117 974 3385

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Jane and her husband Kelvin used to live a pebbles throw away from our house, and I met her a few years back in her studio when I popped in to buy one of her beau fully cheery beach hut fused‐glass pictures. S ll based in north Bristol, I no ced she was planning an exhibi on this month in the Li le White Space pop up gallery on Cli on Down Road, so thought I’d get in touch and see what she had planned.

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30 Louise’s tips for an easier life October – Time to Clear the Obstacles

How was September ‐ did you start putting your ducks in a row? Now there is a nip in the air and autumn is here. The balmy summer evenings and the gorgeous sunshine ‐ we just didn't want it to end.

However, now's the time to look forward, and not back. In your garden, as it's the season for planting and preparing for next year. Why not decide which spring bulbs you’d like to see coming up and get them planted?

Whilst thinking about the joy flowers bring, ask yourself this question ‘Am I happy right now?’. If the answer is no, ask the next question ‘What obstacle is in my way?’. It might be something as simple as ‘The pile on the dining room table just needs sorting out’. If you can accept your situation, that’s fine. But if you can’t, why not make a decision about what you’re going to do? It sounds simple, but it really works. By taking a moment to stop and giving yourself time to work out what’s bugging you, your brain can focus on one thing. You can then figure out what to do, feel less anxious and more at peace.

Recently I helped a lady who had moved house. She was delighted to be in her new home, but was challenged that there were still too many heaps of things to sort out and put away. She was surrounded by what she thought of as clutter. I reminded her that William Morris said, ‘Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’.

This was our starting point and I suggested

that although she had lots of objects in her home, if she treasured them and enjoyed seeing them every day it didn’t mean it was clutter. It was about getting some order – finding a place for everything that she wished to keep. So we worked through the piles – some things remained in her home and some she decided it was time to let go of.

At the end of our session she felt so much happier. Although all of the decisions were hers, by employing an independent person to help tackle the job, she was able to consider each item through a fresh pair of eyes and make decisions more quickly.

I took the items she no longer wanted in her home to the charity shop of her choice.

So this month I encourage you to identify the obstacles in your life at the moment and work out what you would like to do.

By investing a little time in thinking, planning and committing to taking action, you will be happier, right now.

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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Apps of the Month Two more free apps for you to think about loading into your smartphone or tablet this month ‐ and usual one sensible and one not.

Listed under “Useful” we find the BBC Weather app. As with other BBC apps, for sport and news, their weather offering is clear, simple and packs a lot in to a beautifully designed little package. Set your own location as a home page and you will get a very local five day forecast displayed on your phone, detailed to the hour for days 1‐3 and 3 hourly for days 4 and 5, with details on wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, pressure and visibility ‐ as well as all those lovely BBC/Met Office symbols. And if you need a forecast for further afield, just type

in any location worldwide and see how well off they are in the weather stakes. It is 22 degrees and raining hard in Caracas as I type.

Listed under “Pointless”, which invariably translates into “Fun” we find “Dumb Ways to Die”, a beautifully drawn and animated cartoon game where your mission is to help charming jellybean creatures from dying horrible deaths ‐ being eaten by bears, having their privates nibbled by piranhas, catching their hair on fire and so on. It started out as an Australian public service announcement project to stop people getting hit by trains, as you will see when you play the game. Quirky doesn’t do it justice, and the soundtrack is infuriatingly catchy too. The DWtD cartoon on YouTube will help you make sense of it all. If indeed it makes sense at all.

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Local physiotherapist Penny Porter writes ‐ “Now that the nights are starting to drawn in, and the winter weather is just around the corner, after a long day at work, many of us are tempted to hibernate inside. However the cold weather and darker evenings should not be an excuse to stop exercising. There are plenty of activities that can be enjoyed all year round, and walking is one of them!

Why Walk?

Walking is good for your health. Walking is a near perfect exercise that can be enjoyed by almost everybody and can be performed almost anywhere. Other than supportive footwear, you do not need any special equipment, and best of all it is free! Regular brisk walking provides many health benefits including: • Reduced risk of heart disease • Reduced risk of stroke • Reduced risk of diabetes • Reduced blood pressure • Reduced risk of osteoporosis • Reduce high cholesterol and improve

blood lipid profile • Enhance mental well being, improving

self esteem and making us feel good!

Walking also plays an important role in helping to fight obesity and in weight maintenance.

How far do I have to walk to see the benefits?

Experts recommend that in order to achieve health benefits through regular physical activity, that we should aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on at least 5 days of the week. However the good news is that this does not need to be in one session, you can break this down into two 15‐ minute sessions or three 10–minute sessions throughout the day, and it is important to remember that any exercise is better than none! Walk as much as possible – every little counts!

How do I start?

Whilst you do not need any specialist equipment, it is important that you wear comfortable and supportive footwear, to help to avoid blisters and injury. If you are planning to take up walking on a regular basis, it is worth investing in a good pair of walking shoes or boots.

Make sure you wear suitable clothing. Loose fitting clothing is ideal. If it is cold and wet, wear several light layers and waterproofs to make sure you stay warm and dry.

Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated.

Start gently and gradually build up slowly, as your fitness improves. If you are not used to walking, start by simply doing ten minutes twice a day.

Top Tips to increase your walking levels • Make it a date – put a date in your diary

so that you have time to go for a walk.

Exercise psychologists have found that

the best way of sticking to a training

routine is to put it in your diary.

• Park further away – if you park 15

minutes away from your work, you will

walk 30 minutes every day as part of

your working day!

• Take the stairs whenever possible

instead of a lift or escalator.

• Avoid sitting for long periods at work –

take a break at least every half an hour

and walk around the office.

• Walk with the children to school, this

will also save you the expense of driving

or going on the bus, and it is good

exercise for your children as well!

• Plan a walk with a friend instead of just

meeting for a coffee – keeping each

other company can keep you both

motivated.

• Involve the whole family – walking is a

good form of exercise for everyone, and

is a great way to explore the

countryside and surrounding areas.

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or download audio books from the

library and listen to them whilst you

walk?

• Wear a Pedometer – experts

recommend that we should aim to walk

10,000 steps a day (about 5 miles).

Wearing a Pedometer will enable you

to see how many steps you have taken,

and encourage you to try to walk

further each day.

• If walking at night, make sure you walk

in a safe and well lit area, and avoid

wearing dark clothing, so that you can

be seen.

Are there any classic walking routes around Bristol?

Bristol is a fantastic place to go walking, containing a network of pathways and walking routes throughout the city, which run through some stunning scenic areas. For further information on walking routes around the city, see www.bristol.gov.uk/page/transport‐and‐ streets/walking

The Ramblers association is Britain’s leading walking organization, providing details of walks throughout the city. (www. ramblers.org.uk)

What about Nordic Walking?

Across the world millions of people have taken up Nordic walking to improve their walking

workouts and their natural walking experience.

Nordic walking uses two specially designed poles to work the upper body whilst walking.

Like cross country skiing, the poles are used by the arms to match each step that a person takes when they walk.

What are the benefits of Nordic Walking?

Nordic walking provides many benefits if done correctly. These include: • Promoting a longer arm swing and

stride, which activates more muscles,

especially in the upper arms.

• Improving posture, encouraging you to

walk upright and not bent over.

• Adding stability and balance to your

stride.

• Involving up to 90% of your body

muscles, compared to just 70% with

regular walking.

• Burning up to 46% more calories than

regular walking • Reducing impact on joints.

How do I find out more?

Nordic walking classes are run throughout the UK. For further details please see www.nordicwalking.co.uk.

At Penny Porter Physiotherapy, we also run Nordic walking classes, which take place throughout the city, and are taken by a chartered physiotherapist. We also have an in house Hydrotherapy pool, with a treadmill in the water, and are able to offer walking sessions in our private, warm water pool. This is ideal if you have any lower limb injuries, or simply if you wish to try something different.”

For further details please see www.pennyporter.co.uk

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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36 Orpheus Cinema Prize Wordsearch

A family ticket to see a film of your choice at the Orpheus Cinema in Henleaze is the prize this month, very kindly donated by the owners of the Orpheus, Scott Cinemas. So predictably the theme of the wordsearch is something cinematic ‐ classic films.

Listed below are the names of 20 films from over the years. All but one of them can be found in the wordsearch grid (listed in any direction) so you just need to find the odd‐film‐out. Let me know which is the missing film by 31st October and if correct you’ll be in with the chance of winning the prize. Please send your entry by post (8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY), email it in to me at andy @bcmagazines.co.uk, text (07845 986650) or phone (0117 968 7787).

Here are your films to find

Jaws

Casablanca Alien

ET Rawhide

Titanic Black Hawk Down Rain Man The Omen

Top Gun Ben Hur

The Sting Annie Hall

The Great Escape Bugsy Malone Star Wars Psycho

Forrest Gump Pulp Fiction Twins

Last month the missing group was The New Seekers (the prize winner will be announced next month) and the winner for August, who correctly spotted Podgorica as the capital of Montenegro, was Iain Dresser. Congrats Iain ‐ and thanks to the many people who were kind enough to have a go.

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39 Computer Corner with Mrs PC

Online Banking

If you haven’t already signed up for online banking, then I recommend that you do! It is so convenient to be able to check your bank statement before the paper one is sent to you, or to save paper by requesting that they no longer send one.

Other things you can do:

▪ Make payments online ‐ Transfer money and

pay friends, family and bills instantly.

▪ Keep track of your balance.

▪ Check for incoming payments.

▪ Manage standing orders and direct debits.

▪ See when cheques have been cashed.

The main advantage of all the above is that

you can do it 24/7.

▪ Access your bank from your computer or

your smartphone.

There are a few things to consider. Most people have concerns about fraudsters being able to access their account and steal their money, however banks have many layers of security to make this more difficult.

No‐one would bank online if the security wasn’t up to scratch!

There are things that you can do to help yourself stay safe:

▪ Never save or store your log in details or

password on your computer. Even though it

makes logging in quicker and easier.

▪ Log off at the end of each session and not

leave your computer or mobile phone

unattended when you’re logged on to

Internet or mobile banking.

▪ Keep all your log in details and passwords

safe in a place so that you will be able to find

them again.

▪ Use complicated passwords that are hard to

guess. A mixture of upper and lower case

letters, numbers and symbols are a good

idea.

▪ Keep your computer security software (e.g.

antivirus and firewall) up‐to‐date and run

regular security scans.

▪ Be aware of people looking over your

shoulder when you’re using mobile banking

in public.

▪ Never enter your online banking details in

full on any websites or mobile applications.

In order to bank online you will need to register for online banking with your bank. They will often provide you with a log in number and you then have to fill in the form online to set up your online account and provide 2 passwords‐ one for logging in and another as an extra security.

Some banks send out a little hand held device into which you can insert your bank card. It works with your card and PIN to generate unique, 1‐time 8‐digit codes for use in Online Banking. This is used instead of a password and is super safe. Barclays use one called PINSentry.

Setting up recipients for payments takes a few minutes. All you need to know is the account name and account plus the sort code. The first set up often requires phone authentication ‐ the bank call you and request the code that they display on your screen, which you type into your keypad. Once a recipient is confirmed and set up, you can make payments in record speed. The money is transferred in a couple of hours to the recipient’s account or you can specify when you want the payment to take place.

It sounds more complicated than it is! Don’t be put off. Online banking allows you to take control of your finances whenever it suits you and you won’t need to queue in the bank again to make a payment or set up a direct debit! If your concerns are about fraud, the bank will repay you if you are a victim of fraud, so be reassured. Online banking is probably one of the most useful things you can do on the Internet!

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41 Friends - you’ve never met A few years ago I went to a fancy dress party in full punk rock regalia ‐ torn t shirt, bleached jeans, DM boots, safety pins dangling from earlobes and nostrils and a resplendent blue spiky haircut gelled into tufts so I looked like a dayglo Sputnik. It was a works Christmas do in (v posh) and we were sharing the venue with another company whose dress code was black tie and ball gowns. I was the first of “our lot” to arrive and the feeling of walking into a banqueting hall full of toffs dressed like Sid Vicious was probably the one time in my life when an audience of complete strangers turned and stared at me, pointing fingers and comments in my direction as I strutted to the bar. It was a slightly unnerving feeling, and the only time I’ve ever come close to how a “celebrity” must feel all the time. I was David Beckham for a minute (and thankfully no Posh).

I mention this by way of introduction to something I have recently experienced for the first time ‐ the joy(?) of live radio. Over the last few months I have been fortunate to have had a couple of opportunities to visit BBC Bristol on Whiteladies Road to have a chat with two of the Radio Bristol presenters about the magazine, how it all came about, how it is produced and stuff like that. I guess their barrel of interesting guests was running on empty, but I’m exceedingly grateful for their kindness in inviting me in.

The first occasion was to chat with Steve Yabsley on his mid‐morning show. Now the radio studio is at the far end of the building so to get there I had to follow charming producer Alex along the red carpet path ‐ through the middle of a packed newsroom in full flow.

Which brings me back to my punk‐rocker experience ‐ only on this occasion I was an anonymous person walking through a crowd of people most of who, as a Points West viewer, I knew ‐ some for many, many years. Sabet Choudhury, David Garmston (effortlessly smooth), the very lovely Sarah‐Jane Bungay, dashing Ian Fergusson (do follow him on Twitter), Geoff Twentyman, Liz Beacon, Imogen Sellers, Dave Harvey. They were all there. People I knew well, friends almost ‐ but friends that I’d never met.

Chatting to the two presenters got me thinking about how we perceive people in the glare of the media. I love being anonymous and normal, and would hate living with the thought, or indeed reality, that people were always looking at me. Working up front in somewhere as high profile, and generally respected, as the BBC denies you that anonymity, gives you that “celebrity” persona and I think in a sense creates the public illusion that you are bit special. But, in the nicest possible way, they aren’t. Talking to Steve Yabsley and then Jemma Cooper confirmed, to me at least, that they are in fact, shock horror, normal people.

Very good at what they do, but set slightly apart from Joe Public simply because what they do well they do in public, with a huge number of people watching or listening.

Steve fell into a broadcasting career by chance ‐ as I am sure many of us do in our respective lines of work ‐ working in reproduction furniture and then contact lenses before being in the right place at the right time when Polly Lloyd needed a trainee almost 30 years ago.

Now, after doing pretty much everything else on Radio Bristol, he presents his show with an enviable ability to make the interviewee feel completely at ease ‐ relaxed, friendly, as if you were having a natter over a beer.

Meeting Jemma was also a real treat. I guess doing the weather in a 2 minute window gives little opportunity or scope for the presenter to “be themselves”. With the added scope of a whole radio programme to fill comes the (continued overleaf)

42 opportunity for your personality to come though and Jemma’s does in spades ‐ chatty, witty, thoughtful and a little quirky (a good quality) ‐ and anyone who shares a love for Billy Bragg gets a big tick in my book. And, like Steve, she carried off the task of presenting a show without apparently any of the nerves, fallibility and sheer terror that her interviewee was going through. Slick, unruffled, impressive.

As an aside, part of my chat with Jemma Cooper invoked that old discussion piece of

who would you invite to tea if you had a free choice. So why not play along? ‐ you have to select four people, dead or alive, real or fictional, but must be famous (or infamous), to come to dinner, and then explain why you’ve chosen them. It was harder than choosing a name for a child ‐ your options are so wide, you want your choices to be interesting, both to explain and to talk to, not too predictable and not too controversial (failed on that one). And then your dinner party has to be accompanied by two pieces of music of your choice ‐ again a tough decision that would in all probability change every time you had to make that choice. So go on, have a go and see who you come up with.

My choices are listed on page 104 in case you were interested. In the meantime a big thank you to Jemma Cooper, Steve Yabsley and Alex Perigot for making me feel so welcome and for covering up my obvious failings in front of a microphone. You are all welcome to my next dinner party.

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On Saturday 9th November, at the Canford Park Charity Fireworks Fiesta, Bristol Round Table and Clifton Rotary Club are hoping to add to the more than £30,000 they have already raised for local good causes in the past two years.

Marcus Hollick, of Bristol Round Table, and a prime driver of the event, says: “When we moved this event from the Downs, we hoped it would be a successful local community event, but never in our wildest dreams did we envisage just how popular it would be, and what an important part of the community calendar it has now become. We are extremely grateful to the local community for their continued support, and to the council for allowing us to use this fabulous location as the backdrop for our superb professional display“

He continues “Our ticket sales don’t just help us to raise money on the night. Every advance ticket purchased from a local school or a St. Peter’s Hospice shop assists that particular body to raise money for its own causes. And since 2011 we have been delighted to donate £8,000 to the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Appeal, which helps needy Bristol families at Christmas, and made smaller donations to, amongst others: Headway, which helps brain injury survivors in Bristol; Paul’s Place, which provides support to those with cognitive impairment in Bristol; The Rainbow Centre, which provides professional support to families affected by life‐ limiting illnesses or bereavement; and many more besides.

We think it is important to emphasise that every single pound made over our necessary expenses goes directly to local charities. Other than the professionals assisting us on the day, such as our fireworks company etc., everybody else is happily giving their time for free for these very worthwhile causes.”

Concluding, Marcus explains “We are keeping the entertainment simple by not having a

bonfire or funfair rides, but simply a fantastic, dazzling family friendly pyrotechnic display.

This year should be even bigger and even better than last year, and recommend that due to its incredible popularity you purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry, as numbers are strictly limited. We look forward to seeing you all there!”

When: Saturday 9th November 2013. Gates open 1800, Display starts 1900.

Where: Canford Park, Westbury‐on‐Trym, BS9.

How Much: £4 in advance, £5 on the night.

Babies free.

Tickets are available from local St. Peter’s Hospice shops and many local primary schools.

Website: http://www.fireworksfiesta.co.uk/

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47 A space for all???

It all happened so quickly. One minute they’re just a glint in your eye, and before you know it they’re rampaging through the house, trying to hide in the dishwasher and climb out of the windows! It feels like we’ve experienced (a beautiful) deluge of children at Blackberry Gardens, with more already on their way, and as such many of us have turned our thoughts to not only child‐proofing the kitchen cupboards but also our gardens.

We increasingly get asked to transform gardens from purely ornamental spaces to incorporating areas where the children can play and explore. From climbing to nature habitats there is a lot that can be achieved to give years of fun for all the family.

I will never forget childhood memories of me and my brothers climbing and swinging around in our family garden. We would spend our time creating games with friends or digging and looking for wildlife. Specific plants have stuck with me, weather it was the taste of a Loganberry, picking up hazelnuts for us to eat or better still use as ammo in a homemade catapult or the apple tree which never failed in giving us a good crop of cookers.

An abundance of space is not always necessary.

A well thought out garden design will work to get the most interactive experience for the children and at the same time be mindful of

keeping the aesthetic and natural aspect of the ornamental garden you may want it to be.

Planting or introducing trellis screens are key to blending in large play equipment. This allows the garden to grow around the play areas and in some cases through them. Incorporating trees into the structures can be a great way to help create a sense of escapism for all users.

From a simple bit of raised decking into the canopy of an apple tree, tunnels through hedges, a swing tucked away, to a usable Hobbit’s House . These can all aid children’s mental and physical development, and don’t have to be the obligatory large piece of colourful plastic. We have used reclaimed railway sleepers vertically in the ground to simultaneously provide a secure climbing apparatus as well as a standing sculpture for example. Child friendly gardens can look effortless and beautiful with a bit of forward planning, and don’t necessarily just have to look like a playing field.

To get the most out of your space, please give us a call and we can guide you through the process, from design to build.

Robin Muscat ‐ Blackberry Gardens

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The Bristol Branch of the English Speaking Union welcomes guests to their meetings which are held in the Apostle Room of Clifton Cathedral at 7.15 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. There is ample parking and entrance is £3. There is also an opportunity to become a member. The aim of the English Speaking Union is to encourage friendship and global understanding through English. There is opportunity to apply for small grants for travel for young people on Project Trust or Secondary Schools Exchange Programme in the USA/Canada and we have supported the Mayor’s Christmas appeal, the University of Bristol’s Centenary Appeal. The Bristol Branch organises a Secondary School Public Speaking Competition for years 9/10 ie the GCSE years in 2 heats (teams of 3) which is hosted this year kindly by Cotham School with a final at QEH.

We started our 2013‐2014 programme with a talk from Charlotte Leslie, our (Bristol NW M.P.) about her progress as an MP after just 2 years as an MP. On Friday 11th October Danny Whatmough (a former pupil at Bristol Cathedral School) is talking on the subject “Postcards from Palestine” about his experiences in that area. On 12th of November we have George Ferguson, the elected Mayor of Bristol, talking about “My first year as Mayor” and will be telling us about his plans for the future. The first heats of the Public Speaking Competition take place on 19th and 21st November and are always fascinating to

hear young people talk on a wide range of topics selected from a list provided by Dartmouth House, the headquarters of the English Speaking Union in London. On 26th November we have our Thanksgiving Supper with Professor Christopher Andrew who is Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University and Official Historian of MI 5 talking on “The secret Special Relationship : the history of the British‐American Intelligence Alliance”.

2014 is Bristol ESU 75th Anniversary and our plan is to have a Young Professional Workplace scheme whereby we sponsor 3 young professional to go to America, to Philadelphia, to study their particular profession there with accommodation and work placements organised by ESU Philadelphia, for 3‐4 weeks.

We shall be advertising this scholarship soon.

On January 15 we have the final of the Schools Public Speaking Competition. Then on 21st January Mr Nick Gargan, the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, will be talking on “The Challenges of Running a Police Force”. This will be followed on 5th February by Bishop Mike Hill, the Bishop of Bristol, talking about “The Challenges of the Church Today”.

On the 6th of March Mr John Savage, will be talking on “High in Hope‐ What Bristol is going to be like in 40 years’ time”. Then Mr Donald Sammut will be giving us an illustrated presentation on “My Work as a Hand Surgeon in Nepal”, which he visits regularly. This will be on April 3rd. On May 1st Mr Gareth Williams, Professor of Medicine and former Dean of Medicine at the BRI, will be speaking on “Heroes and Villains : the Story of Smallpox”.

Our final talk before our Summer Party we shall hear from Mr Christopher Jefferies on “My Story”.

Please look at our web site esu.org/Bristol to see what we have been up to this last year and do come along to any of our meetings, preferably by telephoning the Chairman, Tony Williams on 2393187 or the Secretary, Jenny Haines, on 9628075.

49 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 your notice on andy@bcmagazines.co.uk (strict maximum sixty words). The deadline for listings in the November magazine is 18th October ‐ any received after that date will be held over until the December 2013 issue.

One‐Off Events ‐ October

Thur. 10th Oct. Bristol North West Federation of Townswomen's Guilds are holding an second "Open Morning" from 10 am to 12 noon, in the Cranbrook Hall, URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, for ladies interested in setting up and joining a new morning Townswomen's Guild in Henleaze. Do come and join us. You can ring Jo Moffatt, 01454 329875, for further details.

Tues. 15th Oct. Concorde: an Incredible Aircraft ‐ a pilot's view of flying an iconic aircraft. Former Concorde pilot Captain Les Evans provides a rare insight into what it was like to fly such a unique and iconic aircraft as well as briefly covering the accident in Paris and the future of high speed travel. Free lecture arranged by IET. 6.30 for 7pm, at UWE. More info and registration at http://tinyurl.com/noxk8a3.

Mon. 28th Oct. Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society. 7.45 pm in the Apostle Room in the basement of Clifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Clifton. Peter Insole, Bristol City Council, will give the lecture – “Getting to Know Your Place”. The Know Your Place website has been an award winning success and is used by members of the public in many varied ways. This talk will give a brief overview of the web resource for those unfamiliar with the site and focus on new developments on the site particularly in relation to neighbourhood planning and heritage protection

One‐Off Events ‐ November

Sat. 9th Nov. St Peter's Hospice Christmas Bazaar.

This is an opportunity to join the Lord Mayor and the Town Crier to do some Christmas shopping early at the Bristol Council House (City Hall), College Green, from 10.00am to 3.00pm where you will find

Christmas cards and decorations, jewellery, crafts and fabrics, wine, cheese, preserves, cakes, plus knitwear, bric‐a‐brac and many other stalls. There is an area set aside for refreshments where you can enjoy a rest with a cup of tea.

Mon. 18th Nov. Jonathan Webb talks about the engineering principles behind knee surgery and the surgical reconstruction of knee ligaments. He will also give insight into the design of knee instrumentation and the rapidly expanding use of computers in surgery. Free lecture arranged by IET. 6.30 for 7pm, at UWE. For more details visit www.theiet.org.

Sat. 23rd Nov. Bristol Choral Society's concert season at Colston Hall opens with a major performance of Britten's War Requiem with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Details and tickets for all our concerts are available from www.bristolchoral.co.uk or Colston Hall (0844 887 1500).

Tues. 26th ‐ Sat. 26th Nov. Failand Drama Circle proudly present their pantomime ‘There Was An Old Woman” in Failand Village Hall. 7.30pm and Sat matinee at 2.30. Tickets £10 adults £5 children. Box Office 01275 393302.

Regular Monthly Events

The Bristol Branch of the Association of Wrens meet on the first Friday of every month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road, at 2pm. The Association is open to all serving members of the Royal Navy, as well as retired and ex‐members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Navy Nursing Service, the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and the Voluntary Aid Detachment. All Service personnel are welcome.

The Royal Naval Association meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 8pm for a social evening for retired and serving members of the forces. New members are always welcome to come along to the evening which is held at the Royal Air Force Association club on Eastfield. For more details please contact 9681769.

Probus Club of Bristol 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. For more details please contact

50 What’s On & Community Events Martin Harker on 01275 857324 or E Mail probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk. For more information www.bristolprobus.org.uk

Rotary Club of Bristol Northwest. We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday as well as any 5th ones that come along and base ourselves at Henbury Golf Club.

Meetings usually start with a meal at 7.30pm followed by a speaker or occasional other social events. Guests and new members are always welcome at our meetings. Current charities we support include Bristol Area Stroke Foundation and the Pahar Trust Nepal – building schools in remote parts of the Himalayas. For further details please visit www.bristolnorthwestrotary.org or contact the club secretary on suketar@btinternet.com.

Retired Professional Engineers' Club (Bristol) is a non‐profit making club that arranges regular events for retired professional engineers, whatever their background. Guests will be made most welcome, with a notional charge to cover the cost of tea and biscuits. Talks normally start at 14.00 in St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD, on the second Wednesday of the month. Further information on membership on our web‐site: www.rpec.co.uk or call Julian on 0117 968 2824.

Bristol Philatelic Society meet at 7.15p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the United Reform Church meeting rooms in Whiteladies Road. The first meeting is 12th September with a display and talk on the stamps and postal history of the British Occupation of the Italian Colonies. Thursday, 26th September is a display of Pneumatic Post in Vienna and Prague and Kinderdorf Balloonpost. For further information: John Roe 0145 477 6975

Like making Airfix models? 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 .

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.

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.

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.

Zumba Gold ‐ Weds 5‐6pm ‐ the lighter way to enjoy the dance fitness class to music from all over the world. Suitable for anyone wanting a lower impact, fun workout at a calmer pace. Zumba Fitness ‐ Weds 6.30 ‐ 7.30 ‐ get fit at your own pace and skill level using routines inspired by salsa, flamenco, cumbia etc. WOT Village Hall. Just turn up with water and a sense of humour. £5 per class. For more info please visit www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk or Marie 9634104

Miscellaneous Activities and Notices

Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members of all ages and backgrounds ‐ 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.

Henleaze Tennis Club has vacancies for players of all standards and ages. Whether you are an established player looking for a club, someone who is rusty or a student come along and try us out. For further information take a look at our web site www.henleazeltc.com and contact the secretary Pat Thomson 0117 950 5862.

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.

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52 What’s On & Community Events For more details please ring Fred Martin on 0117 968 3875.

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. 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.

Do you, or does someone you know, need support following a relationship breakdown? Over the past 20 years Aquila has helped many people learn to cope and rebuild their lives following separation or divorce. Our next 8‐week self‐help course starts on Monday 23rd September in Clifton, Bristol. The course is facilitated by a group of trained men and women who have all experienced broken relationships or divorce. If you would like to know more call Sian on 07807 058479, email bristol@hope‐ after‐heartbreak.co.uk or visit www.hope‐after‐ heartbreak.co.uk.

The Bristol Grandparents' Support Group, for grandparents who are going through the trauma of not being able to have contact with your grandchildren, due to family breakdown. We meet every two months at 9, Park Grove, Westbury Park.

Visit www.bristolgrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk

for more info or contact Jane Jackson tel. 0117 9246496, mobile 07773 258270, or email jackson.jane@me.com.

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General Knowledge Quiz answers from page 22.

Agnos c; Bournemouth; Culloden; Danube; Esha Ness; Famagusta; Greyhound; Habsburg; Ipanema; Jojoba; Kenilworth; Ligature; McQueen; Nuremburg; Opal Fruits; Peppa Pig; Quidditch; Repertoire; Spitzbergen; Tomato; Ultravox; Vichyssoise; Walthamstow; Xbox; Yeltsin; Zac.

Dinner party guests from p42 Joe Strummer, Steve Claridge, Duke of Wellington and Jesus Christ, and Solsbury Hill (Peter Gabriel) and Losing My Religion (REM)

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