The Bristol Nine magazine June 2013

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June 2013

No 87

The Downs in war me ‐ Prize Wordsearch ‐ Skyping ‐ Number 7 Kitchen ‐ Garden Diary ‐ Exercise advice ‐ Town Team update ‐ Crossword ‐ Cli on Interna onal Music Fes val – and events galore

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Anything you need doing?

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Kev’s Tip of the Month

“When using a rawlplug, hold it against your drill bit first, to get it’s size. Then mark the drill bit with masking tape, to ensure the hole you drill is the right depth!

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The Editors small piece Hi there and welcome to the June issue ‐ a month that sees me one year closer to a royal telegram (or does it come as a tweet these days?) and in which I bring you more events and activities than any previous issue of Bristol Nine. So a big thank you to all the organisers who have asked to be featured herein. If you can’t find a community event to support in June then maybe you’d prefer to live on a rock in the sea somewhere.

June 8th also sees the Let’s Rock Bristol 80’s music festival in the ground of Blaise House. Being born in the mid‐ sixties the 1980’s were my formative years and I look forward to a nostalgic day out. Think I’ll go for the receding‐mullet look.

Thanks as ever to all the lovely local businesses choosing to feature in The Bristol Nine ‐ if you get the need and chance to support them then that’s great, as without them the magazine, that so many of you have said nice things about, will become as extinct as the Sinclair C5.

Please do get in touch if you want to find out more about getting your business featured in the next issue ‐ phone me on 0117 968 7787 or 07845 986650, or email andy@bcmagazines.co.uk ‐ and please remember to leave your name and contact details or I won’t be able to get back to you! Now as the hail pounds down on the office roof it’s time to start on the July issue ‐ which promises to be a cracker.

Have a great month, Andy

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8 The Downs Recorder The Downs in Wartime

You might be thinking that the combination of Wessex Water and Funderworld have left the Downs in a pretty good mess. Think again. The Council website has a marvellous site called “Know Your Place”, and they have recently downloaded on to it an aerial photo of the city taken on a winter’s morning in 1946, eighteen months after the end of the war in Europe. The Downs looks mysterious ‐ it is pockmarked with white dots, there are large circular structures, there are masses of concrete rectangles, and three sites that cast long black shadows. There are all sorts of tracks or roads where none now exist, and all over the flat area running up to Sea Walls there are a mass of deep tracks winding round the whole surface.

A friend who was a boy during the war and lived close to the Downs where he also went to school went over it with me. Firstly he pointed out the line of the triple roll of barbed wire that sealed off the American base which was used as a tank park and repair depot. The approach to it on Circular Road was manned by a guard house, as was the approach from Savile Road. In 1944 hundreds of tanks were brought up from the docks on transporters. Then one day they suddenly all vanished‐ but they tore up the turf and eighteen months after they had gone the evidence was still there. The American soldiers of the US second army in charge lived in wooden huts, and the concrete foundations were all that remained in 1946, though three were still standing and casting long black shadows. The present Sea Walls toilets are on the foundations of the shower and mess block.

Early in the war the Downs was covered with stone cairns to make it difficult for light aircraft or gliders to land, and these are visible on the photo as white dots. At the same time there was a Barrage Balloon post, though there are no signs of that on the photo. These were huge clumsy balloons that were floated up as high as possible to prevent dive bombers operating. There was also one in Leigh Woods and on Clifton Close.

They didn’t work well in high winds. But another early construction still visible in 1946 was two Static Water Tanks near Clay Pit Road. These were large concrete structures filled with water to act as reservoirs for fire fighting on the assumption that ordinary fire hydrants had been put out of action.

My friend lived on the Stoke Bishop side, and had little knowledge of what happened on the Clifton side of the Downs. It is clear that Stoke Road, Westbury Road and Upper Belgrave Road were all open for civilian use, but the wired encampment area cut across Ladies Mile and ran down the path built on Bakers Road, and it looks as if the whole of the area north of the Zoo was also in military hands. There is a complex of roads leading into the Downs from the top of Pembroke Road, and a lot of disturbed ground in that area. Is there anyone out there who can remember how it was?

One amazing feature of the photograph is the Tumps, the old lead mining area. There is hardly a single bush or shrub to be seen. Today the area is thickly covered with scrub. If you enjoy the Downs as it is today, why not become a Friend?

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(Editors Note ‐ articles on the “Know Your Place” project, and the equally wonderful website www.britainfromabove.org.uk are planned for the July and August issues)

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Prize Wordsearch - Counties English counties form the basis of the puzzle this month where the prize up for grabs is a great Bristolian T shirt and Beanie Hat of your choice from Beast Clothing in St Nicholas’ Market.

Proper job. To stand a chance of winning just work out which of the 21 counties listed below isn’t hidden in the wordsearch grid.

Let me know by 15th July and you’ll go into the magic hat. Entries can be by post (8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY), telephone (968 7787), text (07845 986650) or email (andy@bcmagazines.co.uk).

Best of luck and enjoy the puzzle.

In the meantime a little apology to those of you who had a go at the wordsearch last month. The

aim was to find the missing chicken from the list.

However somehow the chickens became a little bit more free‐range than I had anticipated and two escaped the puzzle. So well done to those of you who sent me in the two names ‐ Sebright and Jersey Giant ‐ and sorry to those who scratched their heads, cursed gently and then gave up! Prize winner will be announced next month.

The winner of the March competition, where john Wayne was the missing film star, was Russell Haines who wins a family ticket to the Henleaze Orpheus cinema. And in April the London Underground puzzled was won by Lucy Haseltine who is the recipient of a book token. Thanks as ever to everybody who took part.

OK ‐ here’s your list of counties:‐

Dorset Hampshire Sussex Northumberland Shropshire Lancashire Nottinghamshire Devon Lincolnshire Herefordshire Cumbria Bedfordshire Wiltshire Essex Suffolk Norfolk Leicestershire Worcestershire Surrey Cornwall Somerset

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16 Computer Corner with Mrs PC Skype Ten years ago, when a friend mentioned phoning someone using his computer, using VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), it sounded like something very complicated or science fiction. Nowadays it is simple and Skype is an everyday word that almost everyone understands. When you can call family and friends for free from your computer, tablet or smartphone using Wi ‐Fi, why wouldn’t you? Even more astonishing is that you can see the people you are calling if you wish, and if you have a webcam, which most modern laptops, smartphones and tablets do as standard. Many people are suspicious of free things, but in this case you don’t need to be. Skype offer free calling, video calling, instant messaging and file sharing; there is no catch.

So how does it work? You need to download a free bit of software from Skype onto your computer or an App onto your smartphone or tablet. Once you have done this, you will need to register with the company and set up a Username and invent a password for the account.

You will need a webcam unless you have one built in, and the same goes for speakers and a microphone.

Again, modern laptops smartphones and tablets have them built in. You can buy webcams that plug in to older computers and also act as microphones.

Once you have set up your account, you can test your settings, volume, speakers and microphone using Skype’s call testing service. Once all is functioning correctly you will be able to search for other family and friends who use Skype. This can be done by allowing Skype to search your address book or contacts from email, or one by one. Once you have found someone you know, you need to ask them to add you as a friend.

This is easy to do, and Skype coaches you through the process. When you have been accepted as a friend, you are then able to start talking. This process is for your security, you wouldn’t want a stranger to call you or vice versa!

The clever thing about Skype is that you can see which of your contacts is online and available to chat by the colour of the symbol next to their name. (Green means

they are online and available). When you want to call that person you simply click on their name and then click CALL or VIDEO CALL, depending on whether you want to see each other, and chat away! If your contact is not online, you can’t call them, but you could send them an instant message. If you set Skype to come on every time you switch on your computer, it will run in the background and you are more likely to use it and receive phone calls. Each time one of your contacts turns on their computer and logs onto Skype, you will see a small notification in the bottom of your screen to let you know that they can be contacted.

The way Skype as a company makes money is that there are services they offer to individuals or companies which you do pay for. These include dialing mobiles and landlines worldwide at low rates, texting and video conferencing. You can also purchase a Skype number to use wherever you are in the world with a local dialing code. This is useful for businesses so there are no more expensive international rates for friends, family and clients. Skype can forward calls as well as provide caller id and other really useful services.

Apple have their own version of Skype which works in much the same way, but is called Facetime, and is free.

Skype really is a revolutionary and wonderful technology. It is easy to use and I can’t recommend it enough, especially to families and friends who want to stay in touch and are living far apart. There is nothing like seeing the special person in your life on the screen in your living room, talking across the airwaves to you as if they are in the same room. By carrying the device around the room you can show each other things in the room or gather many people together to join in on the conversation, even the dog or cat can get involved! If it were allowed, I would take it to my desert island!

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18 A proper Sunday roast In this international world in which we live the culinary options open to us seem to be getting wider and wider. And our traditional “meat and two veg” is perhaps becoming an endangered species. Sunday is, for many, becoming like any other day. So you can go out on the Sabbath and have a pizza, mezzes or tapas if you wish.

However some traditions are worth holding onto and cherishing, and for this reason sometimes only a proper Sunday roast will do. But no matter how hard you try you can't do a Sunday roast in a wok, and you run the risk of kitchen the chaos with pots and pans everywhere. So why not treat yourself to a traditional Sunday roast, and where better locally than at Number 7 Kitchen, in Carlton Court, Westbury.

We visited Number 7 Kitchen recently and found the owners Laura and Simon hard at work in the kitchen and out‐front, cooking and serving a healthy number of local diners. I'll be honest and say that before we went we had discussed Sunday dinners, and commented on how they can sometimes be disappointing and a bit prefabricated when eating out ‐ so a little part of us was wondering whether we might be served pre‐sliced beef, mixed frozen veg, lukewarm Yorkshires and a pool of translucent Bisto. How wrong we were, as we were served up a plate of Sunday loveliness that was just up our street. I’d spoken to Laura beforehand, so knew that there was going to be roast beef and roast turkey on the menu, but it was a pleasant surprise to find that roast pork was also available, complete with the sort of crackling that a dentist would tell you to steer clear of.

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All of their meat is sourced locally, much of it from the excellent farm shop in Easter Compton, and the vegetables too couldn't be more local, coming from Westbury veg two doors away (where Phil also has a buy local policy).

And not a frozen veg in sight, with a plentiful mix of broccoli, peas and carrots, and delicious cauliflower cheese that had been slowly cooked and had the texture of a soufflé (which is a compliment). Having a selection of all three joints of course meant that we needed loads of accoutrements, so was well as stuffing we also had horseradish, cranberry and apple sources, and a lake of Laura's excellent gravy. It was a sight to

bring about a Sunday smile and which filled us up fit to burst.

The slight disappointment with this however, was that we were so full by the time we'd finished the main course we had no room for one of the puds that was also available. If we had to be critical it would simply be that it would have been nicer to have had slightly larger plates, not because we wanted even bigger portions but because it would mean that Laura wouldn't have to pile the meal so high! However it is worth mentioning that smaller OAP and children’s portions are available and for those of a vegetarian or healthy eating persuasion Laura also does a range of non‐meat and Slimming World‐inspired meals, and offers BYO!

So next time you fancy a proper English Sunday roast vote against Europe with your feet and head for N7K. Best book though to reserve a table!

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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.

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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.

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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.

Introduction 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 and 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 is permitted- appropriate member’s guest fee applies • Price £400 + £50 bar swipe card + EGU/CGU levies • No joining fee is required for a new Gateway member however, the normal joining fee is payable on application to join as a full member at the end of the 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

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Constituency News from Charlotte Leslie MP

As the weather has improved (slightly), I’ve been getting back to nature in the past month. I spent some time with the marvelous volunteers from the Kings Weston Action Group for a session of conservation work. The volunteers meet every week to improve the estate with the goal of creating a top class green space for the community. I was happy to pitch in, donning some heavy duty gloves and equally heavy duty tools to rip out some brambles to clear space.

Kings Weston House and estate is clearly one of Bristol’s treasures and I know that the work of the group will help to open up this spectacular setting for more and more people.

I enjoyed a coffee in the house’s friendly café and as you walk out, you are greeted with far ‐reaching views across Avonmouth and the estuary beyond. It really is worth a look.

I was highly impressed by the work of KWAG and I would urge others to find out more and get involved.

The Kings Weston Action Group has been set up to protect the Kings Weston Estate and House, fight for its future, and protect its past. The intention of the group is to lobby the City Council to engineer a new management plan for the estate, to monitor the Grade I Listed House and garden buildings, and to source funding to develop the grounds into a first‐class green space for everyone to enjoy.

Find out more on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KingsWestonActionGroup

You may not know it, but many of your fellow constituents in Bristol north West have been working to

save the Scabious Bee – the area’s ‘iconic’ bee. Bee‐ lovers have taken over 220 actions to save bees in Bristol North West as part of Friends of the Earth’s Bee Cause campaign, which I was delighted to support at an event in Parliament last month. Actions include planting bee friendly seeds, signing petitions and building ‘bee hotels’ to replace lost natural habitats.

The importance of bees cannot be overestimated. They are vital to our food supply, green spaces and economy, but they are in trouble.But a new report identifies parts of the South West as key to the long‐term future of the Scabious Bee and highlights the issue of habitat loss in the decline of bees across the region.

So it’s great to see people helping the Scabious Bee and I’m doing my bit too by asking the Government to introduce a Bee Action Plan to tackle all major causes of bee decline.

You can find out more about my latest campaigns – Bristol Metro rail system, support for Bristol’s swimming clubs, wastefulness in Brussels, my plans for a Royal College of Teachers, new initiatives in education and much more at www.charlotteleslie.com

I’m also on Twitter @CLeslieMP

Charlotte Leslie ‐ MP for Bristol North West Office: 184 Henleaze Road, Bristol, BS9 4NE 0117 962 9427 E: charlotte.leslie.mp@parliament.uk www.charlotteleslie.com

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Psychological Therapy with Jane Simmons

Have you ever felt anxious? Stressed? How about lacking in confidence or low in mood? If that's a 'no', you would be pretty unusual.....so where does psychology come in?

Well, clinical psychology is an integration of science, theory and clinical knowledge applied to human beings in order to help alleviate distress and to promote well‐ being. Simply put, it's about getting an understanding of why someone might be experiencing particular difficulties coupled with identifying goals to work on to help overcome those difficulties.

Psychology sessions are not just for those with mental health difficulties: anyone can benefit!!

My approach to therapy is that it is a two‐way collaborative process. The therapist may be highly experienced in the field of human problems but the client is the expert on their own difficulties and how they are experiencing them. Therapy is the chance to put these two perspectives together and find a way forward. It's a bit like joining forces as two detectives to gain an understanding of why the problems started before moving on to finding solutions. It's an active process with plenty of practical guidelines and opportunities to learn how to face things in a different way.

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27 School Reports If you have links with any of our terrific local schools ‐ whether as a parent, teacher or governor ‐ and you want to let readers know of any news or praiseworthy activities that the school pupils (or indeed staff) are involved in then please do let me know. I’ll happily publish interesting contributions if I find out about them.

Fantastic sporting achievements Westbury‐on‐Trym CE Academy

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“Shortly before the Easter holidays our girls’ football team took part in the South West regional football tournament. They met teams from across the South West and played extremely well reaching the final of this tournament, where they were narrowly beaten 1‐0. However, because they were in the final of this tournament, they then went on to London to play in a National Football Final, one of just 8 teams from all over the country. Congratulations to all the girls in this squad who represent the Academy values wherever they go. Well done to all the girls in this squad: Sydney, Holly N, Phoebe, Holly F, Anna, Evie, Zoe, Nuha and Molly. In London Headteacher Cathy Milton along with the two coaches, Mr Merry and Mr Chapell, watched the girls do amazingly well. They won their group and went into the semi‐final. The semi‐final ended 1‐1 so went to extra time then a penalty shoot out and then a second sudden death penalty shoot‐ out and we lost that! They got some lovely medals though and the team that beat them in the semi‐ final went on to win the final. We are so proud of them all and especially the way they conducted themselves throughout this process.

Secondly, congratulations to all the boys and girls

who train and regularly compete on behalf of the Academy in the Percy Smith Swimming League which takes place 6 times a year and enables our children to swim against other schools. We also take part in the English School Swimming Relay Championships and Bristol Primary School Heats.

Congratulations to the following pupils who represented our school at the English School Relay Swimming Championships at Millfield School recently. Fantastic swimming by everyone involved, so well done to: Oliver S, Joel H, William J, Jacob W, Wilson W, Anna F, Daniella L, Evie G and Holly F. Congratulations also to the swimming team, who have also recently won the swimming gala at Horfield Leisure Centre.

50 dogs join Gromit at The Red Maids' Junior School

Having taken delivery of their very own large green dog, Gromit, The Red Maids’ Junior School held a dog show to raise funds for the Bristol Children’s Hospital.

Around 50 dogs arrived with their owners to enter ‘most fluffy’, ‘best trick’, ‘most like their owners’ and ‘the dog the judges would most like to take home’ competitions. With the sun shining everyone enjoyed a fun, and lively afternoon, and raised £260 for an important cause in the process.

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28 School Reports (continued) Environment Week

Westbury‐on‐Trym CE Academy and parishioners from Holy Trinity Church in Westbury are joining forces in an exciting collaborative project to consider a range of important environmental issues. They have chosen the week of 17th ‐ 23rd June as our Environment Week, to coincide with Bristol’s own BIG Green week, which is an international festival of environmental ideas, art and culture.

In a similar way, the partnership project plans to explore a number of themes across the week.

Children in each year group at Westbury‐on‐Trym CE Academy will study aspects of one of the following themes:

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Light and Power Climate and Air Water Land and Vegetation Sea, Air and Land creatures

Humans and the Environment Need for Restraint

Wherever possible, this will involve fun, practical and hands on experiences for the children working with and alongside parishioners in Holy Trinity Church Yard and the wider local community. Particular partnership events already planned will include a mapping process of the flora and fauna in the Church yard, some mini‐ beast hunts, planting wild flower seeds and plants and visiting local beekeepers.

On Wednesday 19th June at 7.30 p.m Holy Trinity Church will be welcoming anyone who ●

wants to join them for a Cheese and wine event with a special environmental talk from Dr Simon Topping and a tour of the local Church yard.

On Friday 21st June from 9.30 to 11.30 children at Westbury‐on‐Trym CE Academy will be sharing the work they have done in a gallery‐type exhibition in their classrooms followed by coffee and cakes with a short presentation from Father Andre?. Anyone from the community is welcome to join them for this special event, with a small donation on the door to go to Water Aid

On Sunday 23rd June at 10.00 a.m. there will be the climax of the week with a special service drawing together the fruits of the week. We invite you to join us.

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Louise’s tips for an easier life It’s time to Switch Off I recently heard about a family on holiday. The children had the latest handheld game consoles, tablet computers and smart telephones to play games on, and access to TV and DVDs. I was really impressed by the parents’ attitude to electronic devices. The children were allowed to play with them for so long and then there was the call of “electronics off, time to go outside”. All devices were switched off and they went outside to run around, play football, hunt for insects, play table tennis and fill their lungs with fresh air. At bedtime, no gadgets were allowed in their bedrooms – they either had to read, chat or just go to sleep.

I think we adults are also guilty of not switching off our mobile telephones, constantly checking our emails throughout the day and feeling the need to keep up with what our friends and family are up to through social media. Holidays are a time to take a complete break from the daily routine, to relax and to recharge our batteries. As much as we try, our work/life balance is not always quite how we’d like it. In these days of electronic communication, many people think an immediate response is expected. Emails and text messages can be sent anytime throughout the day or the night. However, every person needs time out from the merry‐go‐round that is their life, and I would argue that everyone is expected to go on holiday at some point in the year and should not be contactable 24/7/365.

Increasingly, people are looking for places to stay which don’t have any television reception, mobile or internet connection. They want to spend some quality family time on holiday without the

interruptions, distractions and addiction of electronic gadgets. Rural properties in beautiful but remote areas such as the Lake District are an ideal solution – many have no televisions and unreliable or no mobile signal. Board games, books, walking and having conversations are blissful alternatives to handheld devices.

It is understandable that if you are self employed you do not want to miss a new enquiry or sales opportunity. Perhaps you have a family member that is unwell, and of course if your children are not going with you, whoever is taking care of them may need to contact you in an emergency.

As long as you leave some contact details – the hotel telephone number and email address for example – messages can get through to you.

As I wish to practice what I preach, I can divulge to you that I recently went on holiday and left my work phone at home. I took my personal mobile but switched it off as soon as we arrived at the hotel.

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Local Libraries Henleaze ‐ tel. 903 8541 Mon 9.30 ‐ 7.00, Tues 9.30 ‐ 5.00 Wed 9.30 ‐ 5.00, Thur 9.30 ‐ 5.00

Fri 9.30 ‐ 7.00, Sat 9.30 ‐ 5.00 Westbury on Trym ‐ tel. 903 8552 Mon 9.30 ‐ 5.00, Tues 9.30 ‐ 5.00 Wed 9.30 ‐ 5.00, Thur ‐ closed Fri 9.30 ‐ 7.00, Sat 9.30 ‐ 5.00 Sea Mills ‐ tel. 903 8555 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 9.30 ‐ 1.00 , 2.00 ‐ 5.00 Wed ‐ closed, Thur 9.30 ‐ 1.00 , 2.00 ‐ 7.00

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 The Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Kingsweston Lane, Avonmouth for pretty much everything. The Avonmouth centre is now open summer hours from 8.00am to 6.45pm, 7 days a week.

New Number Just thought I’d add a little bit to the Useful Numbers page from now on and list the City Council Dog Warden. Recently a friend’s dog escaped and headed off in the direction of the Portway. Not sure what to do we contacted our local vet (many thanks to The Downs Vets on Great Brockeridge) and they put us in touch with the Council Dog Warden. We rang them, they’d received notification of a “matching” dog being handed in at another vets and before we knew it our friends dog was back home safe and sound.

So a great advert for getting your dog chipped, and for the excellent service provided by the Council.

So if you see a stray or your pet goes missing do ring the Council Dog Warden Services on 0117 922 2500

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Nathan’s Garden Diary Welcome to another edition of my garden diary.

With summer getting into full swing, there's lots to do this month to keep gardens looking tidy.

Here are a few pointers:

Garden maintenance ▪ Hoe borders regularly to keep weeds down, and the soil nice and loose. This allows water and air to get down into the rootzone, keeping those roots happy and healthy.

▪ Mulch your borders! A good dose of compost applied to the soil surface now will greatly reduce moisture being lost by evaporation, meaning less watering for you to do! But you should make sure your soil is moist before you mulch.

▪ Tidy up your Hellebores. I love Hellebores, they are a real gem in the winter garden, often flowering when nothing much else is happening.

However, they hybridise and self‐seed everywhere, so you should pull their seed heads off to stop this happening. I also really like their dark green, glossy foliage, but now the temperature and humidity is rising, they are susceptible to fungal diseases, and are often seen yellowing, with black spots all over them. It's good practice to remove these as well. Just snip the stem down to ground level.

▪ Trim Spring flowering shrubs after flowers have faded.

Kitchen Garden ▪ Hoe in between rows, and around fruit and veg to keep weeds down, and the soil nice and open (as above).

▪ Plant out Runner beans now, in well prepared trenches. Runner beans are greedy old plants, and they need to be to scramble up those poles.

So a well prepared trench will pay off. Dig a trench about 30cm deep, and fill with well rotted manure, homemade compost, and even shredded news papers soaked in water. Fork it all over, and backfill with the soil. Plant your beans at the bottom of the supports about 40cm apart. Water well, mulch them, and let them do their thing!

You'll soon be picking your own tender Runner beans.

▪ Irrigation is important now, as plants are starting to flower, and will soon start setting fruit. Remember, it's better to water heavily and sparingly, than lightly and frequently. Once a week, give the plot a thorough soak. Seed beds will need more, as a seedling's needs are different to an established plant. In the evenings after it's particularly warm, I set my sprinkler to cover my plot, and leave it on for an hour or so. Watering like this will really penetrate the ground, and get down to those roots.

▪ Keep an eye out for Pests and diseases.

Slugs and snails are about now, slithering around with knives and forks in their hands looking to eat all your young plants. There are a number of ways to keep them at bay, which I'm sure you're all aware of.

Have a great June everybody, and I'll see you in July. Happy gardening! Nathan.

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45 Physical Activity & Injury Prevention “With lighter evenings now upon us, and summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a positive change to your exercise routine” suggests local physiotherapist Penny Porter. “However, whilst physical activity has many health benefits, it is important that you exercise safely; to help to avoid any unwanted injuries.

How much exercise should I do?

The World Health Organisation recommends that healthy adults aged 18–64, should do: • At least 150 minutes of moderate‐intensity

aerobic physical activity throughout the week

or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous‐intensity

aerobic physical activity throughout the week

or an equivalent combination of moderate‐ and

vigorous‐intensity activity.

• Aerobic activity should be performed in bouts

of at least 10 minutes duration.

• For additional health benefits, adults should

increase their moderate‐intensity aerobic

physical activity to 300 minutes per week, or

engage in 150 minutes of vigorous‐intensity

aerobic physical activity per week, or an

equivalent combination of moderate‐ and

vigorous‐intensity activity.

• Muscle‐strengthening activities should be done

involving major muscle groups on 2 or more

days a week.

Top tips for avoiding injury

Adequate Warm‐up Warming up helps to prepare the body for exercise, by gently increasing the heart rate and warming the muscles up. Whilst the demands of the sport to be undertaken, should ultimately determine the type of warm up performed, studies have shown that a structured warm up can reduce the risk of injury. A warm up should include general exercises such as brisk walking or jogging, and specific stretches and movements that are appropriate for the particular

activity about to be undertaken. As a guideline the intensity of a warm up, should produce some mild sweating without fatigue.

Does Stretching Prevent against Injury?

Despite research being carried out to evaluate the effects of stretching on reducing the risk of injury, the effect of increased flexibility on reducing incidence of injury, or enhancing performance remain largely unproven. However stretching techniques are commonly carried out by many athletes as part of their pre and post training routine.

Principles of Stretching Stretching is important in that it increases muscle, soft tissue and joint flexibility.

The basic principles of stretching are:‐ 1. Warm‐up prior to stretching.

2. Stretch before and after exercise.

3. Stretch gently and slowly.

4. Stretch to a point of tension but not into pain.

Muscle Strength Imbalance may increase the Risk of Injury Muscles work in opposing muscle groups (agonist and antagonist) and it is very important that a balanced exercise regime is designed to avoid development of muscle strength imbalances, which can predispose to injury. For example when designing a strength and conditioning programme for the lower limbs, strengthening for the quadriceps should also incorporate strengthening for the hamstrings as these two muscle groups work opposing each other as an agonist and antagonist muscle group.

Wear correct clothing and footwear.

Make sure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear for your chosen activity. If you are taking up running, invest in a decent pair of supportive shoes that suit your feet and your running style, as this will help to reduce the risk of injury. Many running shops offer free video biomechanical analysis of you running and a knowledgeable sales person will be able to advise you on a pair of shoes to suit you.

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Injury prevention is much better than cure! Before starting any new physical activity routine, you should consult your doctor first, especially if you have any known medical conditions. It is also worth having a health check to include a full musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment (i.e. joints, ligaments, muscle strength, balance etc) together with biomechanical assessment with a view to identify potential areas that may give rise to injury.

At Penny Porter Physiotherapy, all of our team are focused on injury prevention as well as cure – and we are registered members of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine. This means that we all have great experience and demonstrated competency, in health and physiotherapy screening. We are also able to help to identify, and treat

any areas of weakness, which can significantly reduce your risk of injury.

If during a screening with us, our findings are considered to put you at risk of potential injury your physiotherapist, together with the multidisciplinary team, will give recommendations for implementation of a specific injury prevention programme. In some cases chronic injuries or persisting overuse injuries may be identified, and if this is the case, appropriate recommendations will be made to resolve these injuries and to prevent them from reoccurring.

For further information, or to book a Physiotherapy Screening, please contact us on 0117 3302448 or info@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 South West Woodland War Memorial – Service of Remembrance

Members of the public are warmly invited to attend a Service of Remembrance at the South West Woodland War Memorial on Tuesday 25 June 2013. The service is ostensibly to remember the men and women from the South West, who have lost their lives in the service of their country, since the turn of the millennium.

This unique woodland War Memorial which was inaugurated in 2010, is made up of three mountain ash trees, surrounded by a square of oaks with an outer circle of hawthorns. As time passes the oaks will grow to form a leafy canopy over two seats, carved from petrified wood, that sit in the very centre of the Memorial. Beside the trees an engraved stone carries the words ‘In honour of those who have given their lives in the service of their country’ and ‘At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them’.

Military Chaplain, Padre Chris Withers from 1 Rifles will hold a service in the chapel before the congregation

processes to the War Memorial itself, where a Bugler also from 1 Rifles, will close the service with the sounding of the Last Post.

‘We would like to extend a very warm welcome to anyone in the South West to this Service of Remembrance in June. The South West has suffered many casualties in war since 2000 and we hope that members of the public friends and and families of soldiers we have lost, will join us in this unique woodland setting to remember • Tuesday 25 June 2013 • Memorial Woodlands, Earthcott Green, Alveston, Thorbury, Bristol, BS35 3TA • Tea and coffee will be served from 10.30am • Service begins in the chapel at 11am • Lunch will be served after the service • Parking: Plenty of free, on‐site parking • Wheelchair Access: Yes • RSVP: stating how many will be attending should be sent to louise@bigredboxpr.com Tel. 0787 6026432

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STOKE LODGE and the ADULT LEARNING SERVICE

Stoke Lodge is a special place, but it is threatened. If Stoke Lodge goes, this will tear the heart out of the Adult Learning Service both at Stoke Lodge and in St Paul’s.

We are a supporters group ‐ the Adult Learners Group – set up to help to promote the ALS. We aim to create a database of supporters who want to protect it. If you want to be kept informed of developments, please let us have your email address.

The house is not only a rac ve, it is prac cal – it has been adapted at considerable cost to reflect the needs of learners, with technology fit for the 21st century and help for the most vulnerable. It is a vibrant and rewarding place which makes learning a joyous experience.

With a li le help, it could be developed to fulfil its financial poten al, by expanding its reach and bringing learning to all parts of Bristol as well as hos ng func ons in its spacious rooms and splendid park. It and the ALS have been neglected too long by the Council.

We learners need to say how we feel about Stoke Lodge and about the service our teachers give us before it is too late and the Council get rid of this precious place for misplaced short‐term financial ends. Councillor Barbara Janke is currently considering the future of ALS. You can contact her on barbara.janke@bristol.gov.uk.

Contact us, we want to help Stoke Lodge survive; Joan Wadsley on joanwadsley@yahoo.com Rae Ford on raeford@blueyonder.co.uk Vera Giddings on johngiddings794@b nternet.com Stephanie French on stephanie@srfrench.co.uk

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51 If you’re not there - Choosing and appointing guardians

by Shelley Faulkner - Solicitor at AMD The thought of not being there for your children is unimaginably awful. Statistically, you are almost certain to see your children and your children’s children grow to maturity.

In the extremely unlikely event that you and your spouse or partner were to die prematurely, however, your choice of guardians will be taken into account in determining who would look after your children. Assuming that you are well placed to consider who could best provide for their needs in these circumstances, choosing and appointing guardians could potentially be of great significance for their future.

How and who to choose depends upon a large number of factors. The age of your children, and their individual characters and needs will be important. Are they close to their siblings, or very different in age and temperament? Are they settled at school or in their favourite clubs and activities? Do older children in particular have strong and vital friendships? Or is the priority to avoid interrupting education at a crucial stage?

Where do your relatives live? What age are the grandparents, and do you have siblings with children of their own? Do you have particular views as to how you wish your

Advice Making a Difference

children to be educated, or in which religion you wish them to be raised?

There may be only one obvious choice for a guardian, or there may be a number of sensible options.

Guardians can be appointed by a parent in a will, or in a written document. More than one guardian can be appointed, and a replacement guardian can be chosen in the event that the first cannot act. If each parent appoints a different guardian, the two appointments will take effect together. No appointment will take effect however, while a parent with ‘parental responsibility’ for the child survives. A guardian who is named in a will (or other document) acquires parental responsibility on the giver’s death, if no other parent with parental responsibility survives.

The appointed guardian is not under an obligation to care for the child, however.

Should they be unwilling or unable to do so, or if someone else insists that they should care for the child, the court can resolve the dispute.

Choosing and appointing a guardian is one of the rights and responsibilities of parenthood, and may be one step you can take to care for your child even in the unimaginable situation that you are no longer able to do so.

For further advice and assistance contact Shelley 0117 9621205 or email shelleyfaulkner@amdsolicitors.com . AMD have offices in Clifton Henleaze and Shirehampton Copyright AMD Solicitors

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58 Air Cadets Big Day Out Air Cadets from 2442 Squadron, Westbury‐on‐Trym recently had the opportunity to visit London on an action packed day. After a very early start, leaving Bristol at the crack of dawn, the cadets arrived in London and began their day at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by our local MP Charlotte Leslie.

Air Cadets & staff with Charlotte Leslie, MP

The cadets had a tour of the buildings, following the route taken by the Queen when she arrives for the State Opening of Parliament. The tour culminated in seeing the throne and red benches of the House of Lords, and they learnt about the role of Parliament, its role in politics and how it interacts with the Government. After the tour, Charlotte described her work in Westminster and in the constituency before being subjected to a

series of tough Jeremy‐Paxman‐esque questions from the cadets on youth engagement, education, local issues and parliamentary reform.

Following the visit to the Houses of Parliament and lunch in St James’s Park, the cadets went by Buckingham Palace and the nearby Guards’ Barracks where Bandsmen were rehearsing on the parade square.

Whilst posing for photos at the ‘pleb’ gate by Downing Street, the very friendly policemen allowed the cadets to go through the gates and pose for photos by the most photographed door in the country!

The cadets then went to Horse Guards Parade to watch the daily afternoon inspection of the Troopers of the Household Cavalry (not dissimilar to the cadets’ own Commanding Officer’s Parade), before going into the Household Cavalry Museum which offered a host of interactive exhibits including the chance to try on the ceremonial uniform and also to see the troopers working with the horses in the original 18th century stables. The day was then rounded off with a visit to the exclusive RAF Club on Piccadilly for afternoon tea and a visit to the relatively new Bomber Command Memorial just opposite in Hyde Park. All in all, it was an excellent day, and the heavens smiled with one of the first days this year with sunshine nearly all day.

Based in College Road in Westbury‐on‐Trym, the squadron caters for approximately 40 young people aged between 13 and 20, by providing a wide range of activities including flying and gliding, adventurous training and sports. If you are aged between 13 ‐17 and interested in joining, or an adult interested in volunteering with the Air Cadet Organisation, you can visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets for more information.

The squadron meets on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, and can be contacted on 0117 9593269 on a parade night, or by email: 2442@aircadets.org.

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61 Westbury on Trym Business Association Retailing in Westbury ‐ looking to the Future

In last months Bristol Nine we published an article looking at retailing in our High Streets and the challenges that towns and villages like Westbury face, in terms of maintaining the viability and vibrancy of their shopping centres in the face of on‐line and out‐of‐ town competition. In line with the Mary Portas Review, and government initiatives on rejuvenating our town centres , WOTBA has formed a Town Team to look at how best we maintain, promote and publicise the village as a great place to come and work and shop.

To do this in a considered and practical way the team have concluded that a detailed survey of “where are we now” is vital. Fundamental to this is that to find this out requires the opinions of those people who matter— those of you who use the village and on whose future it depends ‐ residents, business owners / managers, and shoppers (both local and visiting).

With funding from WOTBA members, the Town Team

have teamed up with a respected research organisation, AMT (Action for Market Towns) , to carry out this research. We are currently finalising the format, content and arrangements for the survey process and plan that it will take place this summer. Full details will appear in the July issue of The Bristol Nine for what will be a great opportunity for you as local people and businesses to voice your opinions. What is good and bad about the village? What else would you like to see?

What would you change? What do you think brings shoppers and traders into Westbury, and what might send them elsewhere? How can we encourage more people to visit and businesses to base themselves here?

It is planned that the research process will take the form of both face to face and on‐line surveys of businesses, shoppers and local people. So if you are interested in the future of the retail heart of Westbury, and have an opinion that you would like to share, please do get involved. Go online when the survey is launched, or chat to one of the researchers when they hit the streets of Westbury later this summer. Let us know what you think because your opinion is crucial.

Exam nerves stopping you from achieving your best?

Nerves and anxiety can o en prevent us from doing our best

at mes when things mean the most to us. Worrying can affect our concentra on and how much produc ve me and energy we spend on revising ‐ our mind using the me instead to go over nega ve thoughts of worry and panic. If you are about to take exams and feel that you need help in focusing on what you want to achieve and to help reduce your anxiety then hypnotherapy might be the solu on you are looking for. It combines leading brain research and solu on focused coaching with a state of relaxa on enabling us to come up with solu ons and not problems.

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Finance Matters with Phil James

Care Cost Reforms

This subject is getting a great deal of coverage at the moment and 'Yes' I am adding to it, but I am sure it will affect us all in the future, if it has not done so already. 'Ticking Time Bomb' is an often overused phrase, but in my opinion not in this case. The current social care system was created in the post war years of 1947 & 1948 and then life expectancy was very different. Back then people only tended to live between 5 and 10 years after retirement and medicine often made symptoms less painful as opposed to prolonging life. Children today are likely to spend 1/3rd of their life in retirement and the Office of National Statistics forecast that over the next 20 years, the number of 85 year olds will double and over the next 30 years, will treble. It is also estimated that 75% of us will require some form of care in the future*. So a system that is already struggling to cope, is only going to come under increased pressure.

The Queens Speech indicated that the Government are going to start to address this in the next 12 months. This is welcome news as it has been an issue successive Governments have avoided. However I am concerned that the politicization of this issue will mean the changes are at risk of being misunderstood. Consider the following points and then you will be one step ahead of the debate.

There are 3 proposed major changes to the current

system:

1) A cap of £72,000 on the cost of care ‐ "So once I have paid this, my care will be paid for by the state?" Wrong ‐ this only relates to the cost of actual care.

Accommodation costs and food still has to be funded by you. The cap is also based on the standard local authority fee charged for care, not the actual cost which could be different.

2) An increase to the savings threshold from £23,250 to £123,000 ‐ "So this means I get to keep more than 5x as much of my savings and get assistance?" Probably not, as the assistance will be partial help on a sliding scale which has yet to be decided and it includes the value of your house (assuming it is only you who lives in it).

3) The Headline Grabber ‐ A guarantee that you will not have to sell your home to pay for care ‐ "Ah Yes I always thought that was unfair!" ‐ Yes, but the reality is under the current rules, you can not be forced to sell your home, although thousands of people do! Instead the local authority has to pay for the care and can take a charge over the empty house (without interest being added to the debt). The bill is then repaid on the sale of the house on death.

However as I said above, it is a step in the right direction so should be welcomed. It is estimated that the additional cost of the new scheme will be about £1 billion in 2019/2020, but rising to £2 billion by 2025/2026 and is expected to be met from taxes and NI contribution increases in particular.

*Statistics taken from ONS National Population projections from 2010.

Phil James – June 2013 Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd.

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Blaise Estate Our two tree gazers have now completed four of the walks provided by Friends of Blaise and this month will complete the final walk of the series. All the walks are available at the Estate office or can be downloaded at www.bristol.gov.uk/blaisecastleestate.

The route difficulty is described as easy and follows defined woodland paths and grassland. They leave the Cafe and bear slightly to the right, to walk across the open mown grass to the tree line and continue along the tree line until they reach a path which turns sharp right past a wooden bench and into the woodland. Here they see a metal gate post which is all that remains of Echo Gate. For many years it was possible to create an echo at this point, but the effect is now much diminished, due to the trees which have grown up on the right hand side during the past 50 years.

They leave the post behind and continue straight ahead along what was originally an ornamental woodland path planted with Arbutus shrubs. They are disappointed that these attractive shrubs have been completely taken over by Laurel. Arbutus is also known as the Strawberry tree. It is a very attractive ornamental slow growing evergreen. The path is still known as Arbutus Walk and would certainly have been a very attractive part of the woodland planting. At the top of the path they turn sharp right and follow the drive on the south side of Kingsweston Down until they reach a junction with the remains of an old Roman Road. This is thought to be a part of the route originally from Gloucester to Abona, this being the Roman name for the small harbour where the river Trym joins the Avon. The two stone pillars which can be seen at the entrance to the harbour today are not Roman but the remains of work which started in 1712 to create a wet dock where vessels could be unloaded whilst still afloat and without having to proceed up to Bristol through the Avon Gorge.

The walkers now follow the road up to Kingsweston Down, a haven for wild life, butterflies and wild flowers, yet still within the City boundaries. The leaflet now draws their attention to a faintly discernible circular rise

set in the grass and extending for almost the full width of the Down. This is thought to be the remains of a circular stock pound probably of Anglo Saxon origin.

After they have found this, they continue to the right until they reach the remains of Kingsweston Fort. Originally this was a single ditch Iron Age enclosure where flint heads and sling stones have been found during excavations. They notice on their left an information board providing details of its history.

After studying the board they walk through the nearby gate and start to descend toward Echo Gate. By the side of the steps they also notice two boundary stones which originally marked the boundary between the Blaise Estate and the Kingsweston Estate. The initials of John Scandret Harford the owner of Blaise are carved on one side and on the other side the initials of Napier Miles the owner of Kingsweston.

When they reach the bottom of the steps they are once again at Echo Gate, from which they return to the Cafe.

Here they have a coffee and discuss their walk through history. Within an Echo Gate c. 1926 area of just a few acres they have seen the remains of an Iron Age Fort,possibly dating back over 2000 years, an Anglo Saxon stock pound and a Roman road.

They agree to meet again later in the year to discover more interesting facts and areas they have still not visited, and to apply for membership of Friends of Blaise.

They have heard of the plans to restore some of the very run down Kitchen Garden situated behind the Museum and agree that this is something which will interest them and in which they would like to participate.

If you would like to join the Friends or would be interested in the Kitchen garden project, please telephone 0117 9501967 for more details

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Get more on your mobile & tablet. Search for 'Teazel' in your app store ‐ © Teazel Ltd 2013 On the 26th May, Westbury‐on‐Trym residents Anna and Olivia Chesterman were running the Edinburgh Marathon in memory of their brother, Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman, who was killed in Afghanistan in August 2012. They weren’t running alone; they were joined by over 50 of Andrew’s friends, colleagues and relatives, each participating in one of many races over the Bank Holiday weekend. The team are raising money for The Rifles Care for Casualties Appeal – a charity that gives the severely wounded and their families the support, the inspiration and the means to rebuild their lives and make the best of their futures.

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WESTBURY ON TRYM VILLAGE SHOW Saturday 7th September 2013 11am to 5pm It gives me great pleasure to announce that the 34th Westbury on Trym Village Show’s theme will be Urban Wildlife with our very special guest of honour, Mike Dilger – The One Shows wildlife expert. www.mikedilger.co.uk

Our dedicated committee of volunteers work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure we can fulfil our objective of ‘celebrating village life in the heart of the city’, always with the aim of approaching it in the most inclusive and entertaining way!

This year there are two key changes: following on from the survey of the WoT community, we have changed our name from WoT Flower Show to WoT Village Show. This is to better reflect the wide and interesting range of categories to enter and activities (to take part in) on the day.

The second change is there are more classes and activities for younger children and families. There are 91 competition classes in total, which, as well as all your old favourites, now include best 30‐

second video, best photo taken on a mobile phone. We now have creative activities in woodwork, metal work and enamelling. To support the efforts of the local primary school gardening clubs we now have the ‘Best Junior School Garden’ trophy and prize.

This year we will have 14 events/activities to take part in on the day, all based on our Urban Wildlife theme. Our live owl show will cause a hoot, and our honeybees are sure to make a buzz. Learn to pounce like a panther with Animal Antics and Avon Wildlife Trust.

SusWot, and WotSoc will be sharing their great local work with us. You can peer at little Wildlife through a Microscope and learn about lichens.

Most excitingly we will be setting up a moth trap on the Friday night and then studying the types of moths we’ve captured in WoT on Saturday. All moths will be released the following night.

Entertainment from the ever popular Mosaic Singers and Westerleigh Brass Band, neither of whom need any introduction. There will also be the usual gastronomic delights to feast on during the day, including Ruth’s scrumptious homemade fayre and WoT’s very own BBQ masterchefs – Richard and Mark!

Loads of fun stuff, heaps of educational activities and yummy food to keep you going. What’s not to like? We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 7th September from 11 to 5 and in the meantime don’t forget to visit www.wotvs.co.uk to see the wide range of exciting show classes and choose the ones you will enter.

Kind regards,

Robert Chandler WoT Village Show Chair.

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Ingredients 60g unsalted butter 300g Plain flour 380g brown sugar 2 eggs few drops of vanilla essence 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon grated zest of 1 Lemon or Lime 1 cup of crème fraîche or sour cream (or plain yoghurt) 400g rhubarb cut into 1cm pieces Topping 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method 1.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 24cm springform tin.

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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 andy@bcmagazines.co.uk. The deadline for listings in the July magazine is 18th June ‐ any received after that date will be held over until the August 2013 issue.

One‐Off Dated Events The Henleaze and Claremont Schools are holding their popular Summer Fair on Saturday 15th June 2013, starting at 2pm, in Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol.

The event is packed with lots of entertainment for the whole family, and attractions include:‐ Maypole Dancing, Children’s fairground rides, Bouncy Castle and Slide, Funky Puppet Show, Plants, Books, White Elephant, Barbeque, Hog Roast, Live Music, Homemade Cakes and much, much more! Admission is only £1 with children Junior school age and under entering free.

In aid of the East West End Appeal at Holy Trinity Church, there will be a Hobby Day on Saturday 31st August in The Methodist Church Hall, Westbury‐on‐ Trym, from 11.00am ‐ 4.00pm. It will be an exhibition of various hobbies of local people including Model trams, Embroidery, Lace, Calligraphy and many more. A chance to 'have a go' and watch demonstrations as well as buy kits and supplies to take home. We will have a draw for a lap quilt, tombola, as well as refreshments.

For more details ring 0117 9624624.

Charity “nearly new sale”. Maternity, baby, toddler and children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Saturday 22nd June 2013 at Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, Westbury‐on‐Trym, Bristol BS9 4DR. Gates open for Sellers at 9.30am., Priority buyers, 10.30am and General buyers, 11.00am.Price for sellers: £10 per table (We also welcome donated items for us to sell). Price for buyers: £5 for Priority early entrance per adult. General £1 per adult. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes for sale.

Funds go to ARBAN UK a charity run by local people who have built and are running a clinic in a slum in Bangladesh. For full details see our website or contact

Sally Greenland 07979 646676.

Wanted ‐ Stall Holders. WI Summer Fair on Saturday 6th July 10‐1pm, Westbury‐on‐Trym Methodist Church.

We invite Art, Crafts, Jewellery and Gift makers to rent a table. For further information please call Hilary on 0117 9683095.

Come to the Midsummer Arts Festival at Elsie Briggs House, Westbury on Trym, on Saturday 22nd June from 10am – 4pm. Entry £3, children free. Includes stunning photographs by local artist Sheona Beaumont and thought‐provoking paintings by Helen Garrett. This is also a chance to see this historic 15th century house with its constantly evolving garden. Refreshments will be available. 38 Church Road, next to the car park of Westbury Parish Church

Henleaze Community Fair. Saturday 29th June 11am ‐ 4pm at St Peters Church and hall, The Drive, Henleaze.

Stalls, raffles, fun, food and more. For more info or to book a table call Ali on 01454 631399.

June Tea Party, featuring The Four Tunes string quartet, to be held at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 22 June from 2.30 ‐ 4.30.

Tickets £5.00 available from Kate at Just so Balloons, 158 Henleaze Road 9501511 or from Alison 9629715. All proceeds going to Children's Hospice South West.

The Red Maids' School will be putting on 'Alice in Wonderland ‐ the Musical' ‐ on the 26th, 27th and 28th of June, at 7.30 pm in Denmark Hall at the Red Maids' Senior School. This is a production by Year 7‐10 and would be a lovely evening out for families/children.

For further information and tickets please contact Miss Jones on a_jones@redmaids.bristol.sch.uk

Here to stay? The history of polio an illustrated talk by well known TV and radio presenter Professor Gareth Williams. He will be launching his new book at Henleaze library on Tuesday 25th June at 7pm (doors open 6.45pm). Tickets £5, to include wine and cheese.

Tickets from Henleaze Library 0117 9038541.

WI Summer Fair. Saturday 6th July 10‐1.30pm in Westbury‐on‐Trym Methodist Church Hall. Crafts, Tombola, Books, Country Market, Refreshments

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An enthusias c Play Leader is required to organise some super lunch me games for our pupils. This is a term‐ me only post, working 12.00 noon ll 1.15pm, Monday to Friday.

Du es will be to organise and develop safe, purposeful and crea ve play during the lunch me break which enriches the pupils' learning, and supports posi ve behaviour.

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Please contact the school office for an applica on form.

The Dell, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3UF Tel: 0117 377 2266 E-mail: info@elmleaj.bristol.sch.uk

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What’s On & Community Events etc. Free Entry!

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.

Social Clubs & Groups 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. We are seeking new members and particularly those who are newly retired. 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 to any of the next events (on 12th June 2013 a visit to Dunster Castle on the Steam Train from Bishops Lydeard, on 23rd June a three course Sunday Lunch at Stonehouse Court Hotel and on 10th July the Bath Canal Boat trip including a buffet lunch) please contact our Membership Secretary Martin Harker on 01275 857324 , email probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk or visit our web site 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.

The Henleaze Carers' Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday morning each month throughout the year in The Coffee Bar, Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze from 10 ‐ 12 noon. It is an informal support group, and offers friendship, information, and social events to anyone caring for a relative (old or young) or friend on a regular basis. For more details please get in touch with Monica Rudston on 0117 9426095.

The next meeting of The Association of Retired Education Leaders will be on Tuesday 16th July, 10.30am at Camely Lodge. New members welcome and for more details please contact Beatrice Murray on 0117 9620573 or email j.b.gtbrock@virginmedia.com.

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 / E.mail: neeliej@hotmail.co.uk.

The Retired Professional Engineers' Club (Bristol) is a non‐profit making club that arranges regular events for retired professional engineers, whatever their background. Such events, principally talks, will have a social aspect so as to encourage members and their partners to attend. Guests will be made most welcome, with a notional charge to cover the cost of tea and biscuits. We also hold Summer and Autumn lunches.

Unless notified otherwise talks 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.

Stoke Bishop Townswomen's Guild will meet as usual on Thursday 6 June in the Village Hall at 2pm. We are a small friendly Guild and welcome visitors to any of our meetings; further details from 9685638 or 9683671.

Westbury‐on‐Trym Probus Club provide a meeting point for retired and semi‐retired professional and business men, to promote social well being through

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What’s On & Community Events friendship, companionship and discussion. The club meets on the third Thursday of every month at BAWA, Southmead Road, from 12 midday. A three course luncheon at 12.30 p.m. is followed by a talk followed by any questions. The meeting finishes about 2.45 p.m. A programme of interesting and varied talks and visits has been arranged, such as conducted tours of places of interest, gardens, canal cruises, mid‐week lunches, etc., to which wives and friends are also invited. If you are interested in joining then please contact the secretary by either telephone 0117 9684270 or by email: graham.horne5@btinternet.com.

Henleaze Townswomen's Guild meet on the first Wednesday of the month (except August) at St Peter's Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Lady visitors are always most welcome to these, and all meetings.

Further details can be obtained by ringing Jean Wickham on 0117 9624466.

Westbury‐on‐Trym Townswomen's Guild meets at 2.15pm at Westbury Village Hall, 1 Eastfield Road (next to the Mouse pub), Westbury‐on‐Trym on the second Monday in each month. We have speakers, whist, table tennis, discussion and social events. New members and visitors welcome. Please contact Anne Trathen, Chairman, on 962 4256 or Margaret Smith, Secretary on 924 1728.

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury‐on ‐Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm. Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as Friends of the Fellowship. For more info phone Beryl Webb on 01454 614451.

Westbury‐on‐Trym's WI will be holding their next meeting on Monday 17th June in the Methodist Church Hall at 2pm. 'Playing With My Bones' will be the talk given by Anne Adams about her research into a member of her family. All visitors are welcome. Please call Bristol 9243032 for more information.

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.

Instep Club for Widows and Widowers weekly on Wednesday evenings 8.00‐10.30pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Stoke Hill. New members welcome.

Ballroom and Sequence dancing (If you haven’t danced for a long time, don’t worry, we will help you).

Refreshments, social activities. Please telephone Mary on 968 3170 or Wilma on 962 8895 for further information.

Westbury Friendly Club. This is a social club for senior citizens and meets every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm at the Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall, Westbury Hill. Activities include outings, talks, concerts as well as the normal activities of cards, scrabble, conversation and tea. For more details please contact Trevor Green on 9629862.

Music, Concerts & Choirs Viva Vivaldi! Bristol Choral Society's summer concert at Bristol Cathedral on Saturday 15 June offers an evening of Vivaldi with his famous Gloria, a tender Kyrie, a glorious double‐choir Dixit Dominus plus Summer from the Four Seasons with Roger Huckle and the Bristol Ensemble. Tickets, priced £10 ‐ £22 (under 25s £5, OAPs 10% discount) are available in advance from Colston Hall (0844 887 1500), online at www.bristolchoral.co.uk or at the door at the Cathedral on concert night.

The Bristol Ladies Choir is giving a concert of varied

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What’s On & Community Events light music in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity on Friday 14th June, at 7.30pm, at Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road, Clifton. Conductor, Hazel Wickham; Guest Soloist, Louise Merryfield (Soprano); talented young musician Sarah Allen (Clarinet). Tickets £5 at the door or from choir members or telephone 0117 9246587.

Come and join City Voices Bristol choir as they take you on a journey through some of the best music featured in films from across the years. From the magic of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to the music of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and from ‘Lord of the Rings’ to ‘Up’ 7pm Saturday 29 June 2013 at St Mary Magdalene Church, Mariners Drive, Stoke Bishop BS9 1QL. We support the ‘Alive’ local charity and refreshments are available during the interval. Tickets £10 or £8 for concessions, from www.cityvoicesbristol.com or contact Su Worthington 0117 9734094, email golfsu@attglobal.net

Bristol Concert Orchestra presents a Last Night of the Proms concert at St George's Bristol on Saturday 15 June at 7.30pm. A programme of great music including favourites such as Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending (with talented local teenage violinist Jo Edwards ‐ who will also play a Delius rarity 'Legende'), along with the stunning orchestral works by Ravel, Wagner and more are all rounded off with 'Last Night' favourites including Jerusalem and Rule Britannia ‐ a thoroughly British, rousing conclusion! Tickets £8‐£15 (concessions £2 discount), children £1 are available online at www.bristolconcertorchestra.org.uk or from St George's Bristol by phone: 0845 40 24 001 or in person.

'Don Giovanni' at St Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop. Tessitoura perform Mozart's darkly comic opera at 7.30pm on Sat 15 June. Tickets £15 inc glass of wine from Church Office 0117 968 7449.

Friday 21st June 2013 at 7.30 p.m. ‐ Summer Solstice Serenade featuring the Cameo Orchestra. "Music you'll know and love" Tickets £6 in advance from 0117 9755492 or 0117 9690654 or at the door at Eden Grove Methodist Church, Eden Grove, Horfield, BS7 0PQ

The Bristol Cathedral Choir School Choral Society present a Summer Concert with Puddings on Weds 26th June 2013 at 7.30 in St Alban's church Westbury Park, Bayswater Avenue. There will be a guest soloist and the concert is conducted by the musical director Geoffrey Wickham, with Pianist/Organist: Hazel Wickham. There will be a varied programme of sacred, pastoral, jazz and choral music. Tickets £10 for all inc. the buffet of puddings! Available tel: 01225 873262/ 0117 9241318, from choir members, or at the door.

WNO Friends Bristol and West of England Branch present Opera for a Summer Evening with Donald Maxwell, Suzanne Murphy and students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on Saturday 29 June at 7.30 pm at The Performing Arts Centre, The Red Maids’ School, Westbury‐on‐Trym BS8 3AW Tickets are £18 to include a glass of wine or soft drink Tickets and further information from Valerie Hampshire on 01275 844401

Eat, drink and dance to Summer jazz at the Village Hall with the Panama Jazz Band, Saturday 22 June 2013 from 7.30 pm, Ticket admission only: £10 including buffet 0117 9628669 / 0117 9623399 www.wotvillagehall.org

Saturday 29th June 2013 at 7.30 p.m. Filtones Choir Annual Charity Concert, all proceeds of which will be donated to the charity "Parkinson's UK", Tickets £6 available in advance from 0117 9083778 and 0117 9690654 or at the door.

Bristol Bach Choir closes its current season with a concert that will include early masterpieces from Tallis, Purcell and Bach, and modern gems from John Tavener, Gabriel Jackson and Paul Mealor. The concert will be held at St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol on Saturday 22 June 2013 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost between £10‐20 and are available online at www.bristolbach.org.uk or by phoning 0117 214 0721.

Bristol Chamber Choir present Saint Nicolas by Benjamin Britten, and Songs written for the coronations of Queens Elizabeth I, Victoria and Elizabeth II. Saturday 29th June 2013 at 7 pm in St Stephen’s Church, Bristol.

BS1 1EQ (the bottom of Corn Street). £10. Concessions £8. Children Free. Tickets from:‐ Providence Music at 1

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While you are in Midsummer mood, why not combine a chance to enjoy looking at some distinctive works of art with a wander in the lovely garden of Elsie Briggs House in Westbury on Trym on Saturday June 22nd, from 10am – 4pm?

This Midsummer Arts Festival includes work by well‐known artists, photographer Sheona Beaumont, and painter Helen Garrett, both of whom have exhibited widely both locally and further afield. There will also be work by well‐ established textile artist Pam Jeans, and others.

Sheona Beaumont lives in Westbury; her stunning photographs include views of Bristol with a difference, sometimes comprising digital collages which bring new surprises and techniques, maybe combining different views of the same place taken at different times or different seasons. There are spectacular shots of the Severn estuary in all its moods, and other meditative images too.

Helen Garrett’s paintings are also most striking and inspiring; colourful and described as ‘deeply spiritual’, her work explores the eternal themes of love, fate and transience. As Helen says, her paintings ‘lead us on our individual journeys through the mystery of life’.

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Friends of Elsie Briggs House, a charity who raise money to support this House of Prayer, which has been available to all seeking silence and retreat for over 20 years. The house, which is next to Westbury Parish Church, (38 Church Road), is a 15th century cottage (a Grade II* listed building) and is an important part of Westbury’s history.

Needless to say, keeping such an ancient building in good repair is a big responsibility.

Admission to the festival will be £3, (children free), which will go towards the cost of recent extensive repairs to a 15th century beam at one end of the house.

Many local people are only vaguely aware of this restful oasis right in the heart of Westbury. Even if you have visited before, come again, as many discover new delights each time they come and the garden is always changing. Refreshments will be available.

So do come and view some really inspiring works of art, and bring your friends and all the family.

You can walk through from the main Westbury car park by the footpath next to the surgery. This is a chance not to be missed.

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The Mosaic Singers are a small, friendly four‐part local choir who meet to rehearse on a Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 in Stoke Bishop. We aim to sing a fairly wide range of pieces of music, leaning towards the lighter end rather than the heavier choral works. If what we are doing appeals to you and you feel you might like to be a part please ring David Richards on 0117 968 2741 who will happily give you further information.

Henbury Singers is a friendly non‐auditioned choir which meets on Thursday evenings at 7.30p.m. in term time at Stoke Bishop Primary School and gives public performances several times a year. New members are always most welcome. Do come along or phone Malcolm Keppie on 973 6095 for more details.

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.

Bristol Chamber Orchestra “Roger Thomas Memorial Concert” in support of Blood & Lymphatic Leukaemia Care. Saturday 6th July 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Frenchay Parish Church, Frenchay Common, Bristol. Programme to include: Elgar ‐ Serenade for Strings, Vaughan Williams ‐ Oboe Concerto (1st movement), Bach ‐ Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, Tchaikovsky ‐ Serenade for Strings. Admission prices (to include Glass of wine/Soft drink): Adults £10, Children under 18 free.

Tickets on door or advance from: Providence Music, Durdham Down Bookshop (North View), Westbury‐on‐ Trym Parish church after 10:00 Sunday Service, from orchestra members, or call 07879 455330/ 0117 9620056 www.bristolchamberorchestra.org.uk

St Peters Church Choir, The Drive, Henleaze. We are always on the look out for new members and would welcome any new voices soprano, alto, tenor or bass. All are welcome. Please contact Reg Parker ‐ Organist and Choirmaster on 962 1230.

Henleaze Ladies Choir. meets every Thursday afternoon from 1.45‐3.45pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. We are a friendly group who sing a varied programme of songs and enjoy each other's company. Being able to read music is not absolutely essential as we learn the songs very thoroughly.

Horticulture & Gardens University of Bristol Botanic Garden special Summer Evening Tour is on Tuesday 11 June 7.00‐8.30pm (Refreshments 6.30pm). The tour presents an excellent opportunity to hear of new developments and learn about plants of seasonal interest. Venue: The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1JG. Admission: £7.50 (including guide and refreshments) Booking required: http://shop.bris.ac.uk Further information: www.bris.ac.uk/botanic‐garden Tel: 0117 331 4906

There will be an event on Sunday, 30th June, at the Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve, called The Small Things All Around Us, when a local entomologist, Ray Barnet, will lead a walk to discover what nature is really up to down among the grass stalks. Families are welcome though children must be accompanied. Members are free but there will be a charge of £3 each for non‐members or £10 for a family of 4.Numbers are limited so early booking is essential. To reserve a place or for more information please phone Eileen on 968 6799.

Refreshments will be available in Stoke Bishop Village Hall. www.spnaturereserve.com

Henleaze & District Flower Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road in Henleaze. Flower demonstrations are held on the second Thursday and practice classes on the fourth Thursday. New members are always welcome ‐ just come along and join in.

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Eat, drink and dance to Summer jazz at the Village Hall with the

Panama Jazz Band Saturday 22 June 2013 from 7.30 pm Ticket admission only: £10 including buffet 0117 9628669 / 0117 9623399 www.wotvilagehall.org

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What’s On & Community Events welcomes any new members ‐ just visit the trading hut on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00am to 11.00am (opposite Somerfield / Texaco on Falcondale Road).

Health, Fitness & Exercise 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.

Moves Fitness – exercise to music for all ages and fitness levels at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze from 10am till 11am every Wednesday. Moves Fitness offers an approach to fitness that is fun and effective in a friendly welcoming class. Typical response from someone new to the class “Great fun, great results and a great atmosphere.“ Come and give it a try – £4 per session, you don’t need to be fit , or young, to start. Just turn up or Phone Jane on 0117 9681042 for more info or visit www.movesfitness.com

Eurythmy group for adults at the Helios Medical Centre, 17 Stoke Hill, BS9 1JN. Thursday mornings from 11am to 11.45, £8.75 per session. Drop in class, newcomers welcome, no prior experience necessary. Eurythmy is a gentle and harmonising form of movement. Enjoy the balancing and grounding effects of Eurythmy to take you out of the stresses and demands of our modern lives. For more information please contact Eurythmy Therapist Rebecca Paten on 0117 9733584 or telephone 0117 962 6060.

Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica's Trust hall on Thursdays 7.30pm starting in September. All new dancers welcome; come on your own or with friends. Contact Trish at 0117 962 3775 or go to our website: www.rscdsbristolinfo.co.uk

Tai Chi for Health class 9.30 ‐ 10.30am at Westbury on

Trym Village Hall. Tai Chi is well known for its gracefully flowing movements. It incorporates the use of qigong (energy exercises) which are very gentle but extremely powerful in action. They are simple to learn and many people may immediately see improvements in posture, stress reduction, coordination and overall health. It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. This is a beginners class and all will be most welcome. Your first session will be free so just come along and give it a try.

For further information contact Sue or just drop in.

Sessions £5.

For more details contact sue.horne29@gmail.com, 07929 030209 or visit www.sueqi.co.uk

Yoga classes in Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Wednesdays 2 ‐ 3.15 pm General Yoga , 5 ‐ 5.45 pm Teens Yoga (ring first), 6 ‐ 7 pm Beginners Yoga stretch/relax, and 7.30 ‐ 8.45 pm General Yoga. For further details on the above please contact: Sara‐Jo on 07789 552 052 or visit www.yogawithsara‐jo.com

Scottish Country Dancing. A great way to have fun and meet new people. Classes Every Tuesday – 7.30‐9.30pm Members £3.50 per session, non‐members £4.50. Beginners at Church House, Leonard Hall, Henleaze URC Tel: Tina 0117 9075462. Experienced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970 www.wscbristol.com .

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.

Pilates Classes in Henleaze and Westbury on Trym.

Classes held at:‐ Henleaze URC, Monday 9.30‐ 10.30 & 10.30‐ 11.30 am (Beginners New January classes); Keith James Physios, Coldharbour Rd, Monday 7.30pm (Pre Natal Pilates ); Henleaze United Reformed Church, Tuesday 6.15 pm (Beginners) and Wednesday 6.15 pm (Intermediate); Westbury on Trym Methodist Church, Tuesday 9.30 am & 10.30 am (Intermediate/ Beginners).

Bookings: Zoe Rayne BCPA 07747696938, email zoerayne@adaltapilates.co.uk or visit

93 The Clifton International Festival of Music - 22nd to 30th June 2013 Tickets are now selling fast for Bristol’s mid‐summer musical extravaganza the inaugural Clifton International Festival of Music.

Inspired by the 40th anniversary of the iconic Clifton Cathedral, festival organisers Richard Jeffrey‐Gray (Chairman) and Tom Williams (Artistic Director) have arranged a programme that will combines the talents of musicians of local, national and international reputation.

As Tom Williams put it, ‘Over the course of the week we will bring together world class artists and Bristol’s most gifted home‐grown talent’.

There are over twenty events to enjoy, including performances by The Tallis Scholars, I Fagiolini and a local schools’ ‘Big Sing’ workshop performance of Karl Jenkins’ Requiem. These events take place in Clifton Cathedral – a uniquely impressive venue that boasts a beautifully clean, four‐second acoustic and perfect lines of sight for all audience members.

The festival has called for talent within the community to come and join the Choir of Clifton Cathedral, as they celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Clifton Cathedral with an afternoon workshop on Tallis’s spatial masterpiece, Spem in alium, written for forty individual parts.

On Monday of Festival week the Bristol Baroque Soloists perform their extremely popular programme, ‘The Grand Tour’, bringing together music from Avison,

Geminiani, Handel, Leclair and Vivaldi, and London period specialists, Ars Eloquentiae, continue the baroque feast with Tuesday evening’s recital, ‘If Love’s a sweet passion’. The Clifton Cathedral organ(s) will be fully stretched in an improvisation recital entitled ‘Battle of the Organs’, which will include the mighty Toccata and Fugue in D minor for two organs

Distinguished lectures are scheduled as part of the Festival. Composer David Bednall will present the Britten Centenary Lecture discussing Britten’s exceptional music for solo voice. The Festival will include the inaugural Tony White Memorial Lecture, which will reflect on the place of music in the liturgy. For those architecture enthusiasts Jon Cannon, presenter of BBC TV’s ‘How to build a cathedral’, will give an illustrated talk on great centralised Cathedrals.

Whilst many of the Festival’s events will be held at Clifton Cathedral, other performances will take place throughout Clifton, reinforcing the Festival’s goal to be an event for the whole community. For those with other musical tastes, jazz, folk and pop concerts will feature in the beautiful Clifton Village.

Final word to Tom Williams who summed up the scope of the week, ‘With a series of concerts, lectures and workshops the Festival promises to provide something for everyone’.

For more information on all the events during the festival visit the festival’s website at www.cliftonfestival.com. Tickets for paid events are available from Colston Hall Booking office.

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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.

Keep Fit for Ladies class every Thursday between 9:45 am and 10:45am at St. Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze.

An enjoyable class of mixed ages and abilities with an introduction to the use of balls, scarves, ribbons and clubs. Coffee is available to finish the class. New members always welcome ‐ just turn up at the class or for more info contact Margaret Clarke on Bristol 9501967.

Stoke Lodge Ramblers provide a varied range of walks that will suit all levels of walking ability. Walks are scheduled for the first and third Thursdays and Sundays of every month. Those on Thursdays are either medium walks of 5 ‐ 7 miles or short walks of 4 miles. Sunday walks are approximately 8 ‐ 11 miles. A number of social events are held throughout the year. New members are always welcome. For further details please visit our website www.stokelodgeramblers.wordpress.com or ring our Secretary on 0117 968 4140.

Zumba and Zumba Gold classes every Weds 5 ‐ 6pm and 6.30 – 7.30pm in WOT Village Hall. Appropriate for men and women of most ages and fitness levels. No dance experience or partner required ‐ just a love of music, movement and fun! £5 or £20 for 5 sessions. Cash on door. Booking strongly advised due to limited capacity ‐ visit www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk for more details.

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.

Interested in badminton? Come along to our

badminton club at the Greenaway Centre, Westbury on Trym, on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Reasonable standard of play is required. Please telephone Marilyn on 968 7819 for more details.

Westbury Harriers Running Club meet for a run every Monday and Thursday at 7pm, Coombe Dingle Sports Centre in Stoke Bishop. We are a thriving club consisting of nearly 300 members aged 7 ‐ 70. Training runs cater for all abilities from beginners to advanced. The club has many members who just run for pleasure, but there is also a thriving competitive structure for those who are so inclined! For more information, just turn up on a club night or contact John on professorterry@gmail.com.

Gentle Exercise. We are a small class that meets for an hour on Monday mornings and gently exercise the body, from sitting or standing, to improve posture, balance and flexibility. Everyone, any level of ability, is welcome.

Ring 0117 903 8844 or log on to www.bristol.gov.uk/ adultlearning to book your place. Ring Nen on 0117 9556657 for further info.

Pre‐School Activities Dinosaur Egg and Spoon! Shark Tennis! Bucket Shapes! Do you have an active pre‐school child who would like to have some fun and do something different? 'Little Sports' is an exciting class for 2‐5 year olds, held in Henleaze. Limited spaces available in each class so book your free trial session early! Simply contact Bryony on 0117 9499688 or email littlesportshenleaze@yahoo.com . Visit our website www.little‐sports.com for more information.

Westbury‐on‐Trym Toddler Group. New members welcomed to join a fun and lively group Wednesdays in term time 9.30‐11.30am at Westbury Methodist Church Hall. Run by group members we have a baby area, crafts, toys and new ride‐ons. For mums and carers, a termly night out! So if you want to come and make some new friends, please book a taster session or for more info www.westburytoddlergroup.co.uk or email westburytoddlers@gmail.com.

Pat‐a‐Cake Toddlers:‐ We are a small friendly parent/ carer and toddler group for babies to preschool aged children. We meet on a Tuesday 1.15 ‐ 2.45 at Westbury

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Mums and Tots. Henleaze URC Leonard Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. We are a small friendly group who meet every Wednesday afternoon (during term time) 1.30 pm ‐ 3.30 pm. Grannies and nannies welcomed as well. £1.50 per week to include a cup of tea and biscuits.

Do come and join us.

Voluntary 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

Team members needed. At Bristol Child Contact Centre in Henleaze children of all ages spend time with the parent they no longer live with, in a session supported by our volunteers. Most of the ‘contact parents’ are fathers, so we would especially welcome more men to join us. The volunteer team prepares the hall and toys, serves refreshments, welcomes parents and children, listens non‐judgmentally when needed, and keeps everyone safe and happy. If this appeals to you, and you’d be free to join our Saturday volunteer rota every 4‐6 weeks, do get in touch for further details.

You will get an enhanced DBS (new name for CRB) check, training and support, plus the satisfaction of maintaining a much‐valued service which helps families stay in touch after separation. For more information visit www.bristolchildcontactcentre.org.uk and/or ring Helen Gamsa on 07511 290505.

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.

Calling all Carers. Would you like the opportunity to share your experiences, relax and make new friends?

Then come and join the new Henleaze Carers’ Group.

The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month, 10am to 12, in the new Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more information please call Mrs M Rudston 942 6095.

Volunteer Drivers wanted for the transport of elderly patients to a doctor or nurse once or twice a week at the WoT Primary Care Centre. We operate under the wings of the nationwide Charity RSVP who provide us with liability insurance other practical help. And of course we work closely with the Staff of the Westbury Practice.

Please contact Zina Wilson on 0117 907 8744 or bernzina@blueyonder.co.uk for more info or ask Reception or your doctor on 962 3406.

Volunteers Wanted ‐ RSVP/CSV Reading in schools.

We are urgently looking for volunteers over 50 both male and female to go in to local schools on a regular weekly basis to help children with their reading. We organise your references and a short training course and the school would do any necessary checks. If you think that this is something that you would like to be involved in please email me on vckitchen1949@gmail.com or phone me on 01179096858.

Do you love weddings? Westbury‐on‐Trym Village Hall is looking for volunteer wedding helpers for our busy 2013/2014 schedule of wedding receptions. If you are interested, please contact Gill Wilmott on 0117 914 4745

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To book contact Merryn Gillam

Tel: 01275 543721 or Mob:07966 486251 Email: ggtravelinfo@gmail.com Pick up Points ‐ Clevedon Six Ways, Water Tower Durdham Downs, Henleaze Road lay‐by near Eas ield Inn, Opposite Co‐op Canford Lane Westbury on Trym Address Flat 7 Averill Court, 37A Hill Road. Clevedon. BS21 7NE

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What’s On & Community Events Miscellaneous 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 16 June 2013 at 3pm. The speaker will be Maria Wheatley and the title of her talk will be “Past Life Regression.” Maria will explain how it is possible to take someone back to another lifetime using hypnosis or non ‐hypnotic methods. For further info please telephone 01749 678 834 or write to: leasurs@tiscali.co.uk

Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park Local History Group are keen to welcome new members and visitors (£2 per meeting) to their programme of meetings. Next meeting is a behind‐the‐scenes visit to the M‐Shed on Weds 15th May. For more details please contact Jenny Weeks on 968 6010.

Stoke Lodge History and Archaeology Group meet on the first Thursday of every month at the Friends Meeting House in Hampton Road at 7.30pm. We have speakers on a varied range of topics, many of which have a strong emphasis on local history. New members are always made very welcome. For further details please contact Annette Martin on 0117 979 3209.

Calling all would‐be bridge players. Would you like to learn to play bridge absolutely free. I am re‐running my "Bridge for Complete Beginners" sessions and would like to hear from you. If you are interested, please contact Terry Stygall Tel. 9091714 , Mob. 07837300073 or by email at tc.stygall@gmail.com .

Now on sale ‐ the great “East meets West” cookbook from the team at the Holy Trinity Church, WoT. £6.50.

Available from The Parish Office Tel: 950 8644 (9.30am ‐12.30pm), and also from Stoke Lane Cards and Gifts, Charlecombe Court, Stoke Lane and Westbury Veg, Carlton Court, Canford Lane, or contact 9502800 for a copy.

Excel Bridge Club meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall on Stoke Hill every Monday, beginning promptly at 7.15pm.

There is a very cheerful & relaxed atmosphere and as we just play 24 boards we are always finished by 10.15pm – in good time for your evening cocoa! For more details ring Ralph Smith on 01275 840006.

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, Bristol. FFI please visit www.bristolgrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk, contact Jane Jackson tel. 0117 9246496, mobile 07773 258270, or email jackson.jane@me.com.

Do you need to borrow a PA System? Martyn at North Bristol PA Hire has kindly offered his services, and those of a whole bunch of public address and lighting gear, for any community or charitable event being held here in BS9. Martyn is happy to be contacted to discuss if he can be of help at any appropriate events e.g. fetes, fun days, musical productions or whatever. He can provide music, commentary or just turn up with a PA (and lighting if needed). If you are interested please ring Martyn on 07977 512436 or 0117 987 0534 or check out his website www.northbristolpahire.co.uk.

WoT’s Local Produce Market is held every fourth Saturday of the month (next on 22nd June) from 9am to 1pm in the Car Park of the Westbury on Trym surgery on Westbury Hill. The market features a great range of produce from local businesses including yummy home‐ made cakes, meats, sausages, bacon, free range eggs, fresh fruit and veg and a variety of interesting breads.

Ray Bridge Club meet on Tuesday 6.30pm to 9pm at the Sea Mills Methodist Church, Shirehampton Road (new venue) for social rubber bridge. New members always welcome. Please ring 942 7760 or 968 2652 for further details.

Country Market. Every Friday morning from 10.30 to 11.30 in Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall.

Homemade cakes, arts, crafts, plants, vegetables, jams and chutneys. Refreshments are also available in a relaxed and friendly environment. For more details

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West of England Bridge Club meets for duplicate bridge on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road from 7.30pm ‐ 10.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. £4 per evening for members, £5 for non‐members, special rates for juniors/unemployed. Licensed bar. For further details of the club or lessons please contact Gareth Evans on 07921 788 605, email enquiries@woebc.co.uk or visit www.woebc.co.uk.

Social Bridge, Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. New members welcome. Tel Chris on 968 5640.

Bristol Film and Video Society exists to bring together those interested in recording and editing video. Do come along to one of our meetings. Held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, meetings are held at the Filton Pavilion, Elm Park, and start at 7:30pm. Visit www.bristolvideo.org.uk for more details.

Westbury Art Club meet on Thursday evenings between 7 and 9pm at The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead. We are a mixed ability group of artists For more details check out www.westburyartclub.org.uk, e‐mail us at westburyart@blueyonder.co.uk or phone our club secretary on Bristol 962 9799.

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 .

Bristol & Clifton Dickens’ Society will meet at Westmoreland Hall, Redland, on Thursday 13th June for their AGM followed by “Dog Tales”. For more details please contact Eveline Fitt on 0755 2939392 or email eve.fitt@btinternet.com.

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