The Bristol Nine magazine - October 2013 by Andy Fraser

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Oct 2013 No 91

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

4 The TheEditor’s Editor’sSmall smallPiece piece Hello there and welcome to the October issue ‐ in rude health, if a little autumnal round the edges. Plenty to read, puzzle over and absorb this month ‐ and a few dates well worth noting. Details about Christmas events (sorry) are beginning to arrive in the oﬃce, and three in particular have made it into my diary. Henleaze’s now traditional Christmas Festival is on Wednesday 4th December from 4pm to 8pm, and ten days later on Saturday 14th December there are two Christmas Fairs in Westbury ‐ around the Stoke Lane shops in the morning and then around the centre in the afternoon when parts of Canford Lane and High Street will be closed to traﬃc. Look out for more details about all these events in the November issue. Talking of November, and while you might have your diary out, pop Saturday 9th November in as this is when Canford Park will again host the Charity Firework Display organised by Bristol Round Table and Clifton Rotary Club. Finally, I sometimes forget (and am often reminded)

to mention where the front cover photo is of. Sometimes it is obvious, occasionally not. This month is of a recent sunrise over BS9 that I managed to snap. On the subject of covers it was nice to learn that the Bristol Nine has been shortlisted in the Best Front Cover category at the 2013 Magazine Publishers’ Awards in Birmingham next week. Crikey. Hope I don’t have to wear a suit ‐ not sure I still have one. I hope you enjoy the magazine, and look forward to doing it all again next month. Cheers,

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6 There is something bewitching about glass as an art medium ‐ whether it is the aged, almost nostalgic air given oﬀ by stained glass or the cheery, boiled‐sweet appearance of fused glass. Both are magical ‐ which explains my slightly jealous admiration of local artist Bridget Birse. Bridget has recently moved into Clifton Arcade and opened an emporium of eye catching art that ranges from the little buy‐now trinkets to commissioned screen prints and unique pieces in glass. While I chatted to Bridget in her shop a mum and two daughters browsed ‐ the girls clearly excited by the bright, colourful jewellery ‐ rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and hair clips in every colour of a tube of Smarties ‐ while mum was captivated (understandably) by the more ornamental pieces and beautiful stained‐ glass panels. None left empty handed. What caught my eye more though (oh, apart from the Bristol‐themed fused glass pieces) were the individual and very atmospheric

screen prints. Bridget will take your favourite photo or child’s drawing and recreate it, by hand, into a unique piece of art ‐ which would make a special gift for a loved one or indeed for your own wall at home. As well as the glass on display in the shop, Bridget will make commissioned pieces of artwork for domestic and commercial settings, and is also qualified at restoring stained glass. As autumn arrives it’s not too early to think about festive gifts, and the creation of unique nativity sets, glass tree decorations and wall hangings is something Bridget loves. Bridget also showcases the paintings, prints and cards of her friend Ruth Molloy, whose love of nature is clear in her beautiful artwork. Clifton Arcade is the perfect setting for this eye‐catching new artistic venture and the shop will be open from 10 until 5 Tuesday to Saturday. Why not pop in and have a browse and a chat ‐ and be enchanted.

8 Useful Numbers and Information Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Electricity Emergencies 0800 365 900 Water Emergencies 0845 600 4 600 Avon & Somerset Police Non‐ Emergencies 101 (new no.) Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Southmead Hospital 0117 950 5050 Frenchay Hospital 0117 970 1212 BRI / Children’s Hospital 0117 923 0000 NHS non‐emergency 111 Council Dog Warden Services 0117 922 2500 Bristol Blood Donation 0117 988 2040 The Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 69 75 55 ChildLine 0800 11 11 National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 Telephone Pref Service 0845 070 0707 Mailing Pref Service 0845 703 4599 Bristol Care & Repair ‐ home safety checks & handyman 0117 95 4 2222 Postal Services Westbury on Trym Post Office 9 ‐ 5.30 Mon to Fri, 9 ‐ 4 Sat Henleaze Post Office 9 ‐ 1 , 2 ‐ 5.30 Mon to Fri, 9 ‐ 12.30 Sat Westbury on Trym Parcel Collection 7 ‐ 1 Mon to Fri, 9 ‐ 12 Sat Late Post ‐ there is a late post box at the main Post Office sorting depot on the A38 at Filton. Currently the late post is at 7pm, Local Libraries 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. Local Churches St Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop www.stmarysb.org.uk 0117 968 7449 Methodist Church, WoT www.westburyontrymmethodistchurch.org.uk 0117 962 2930 Baptist Church, Reedley Rd, WoT www.westburybaptist.org.uk 0117 962 9990 Holy Trinity Parish Church, WoT www.westbury‐parish‐church.org.uk 0117 950 8644 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, WoT www.sacredheartchurch.co.uk 0117 983 3926 St Peter’s Church, Henleaze www.stpetershenleaze.org 0117 962 4524 Trinity URC, Henleaze www.trinityhenleazeurc.org.uk 0117 962 9713 The Community Church, WoT www.the‐community‐church.net 0117 946 6807 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.

12 Orpheus Cinema Prize Wordsearch

A family ticket to see a film of your choice at the Orpheus Cinema in Henleaze is the prize this month, very kindly donated by the owners of the Orpheus, Scott Cinemas. So predictably the theme of the wordsearch is something cinematic ‐ classic films. Listed below are the names of 20 films from over the years. All but one of them can be found in the wordsearch grid (listed in any direction) so you just need to find the odd‐film‐out. Let me know which is the missing film by 31st October and if correct you’ll be in with the chance of winning the prize. Please send your entry by post (8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY), email it in to me at andy @bcmagazines.co.uk, text (07845 986650) or phone (0117 968 7787).

Here are your films to find Jaws Casablanca Alien ET Rawhide Titanic Black Hawk Down Rain Man The Omen Top Gun Ben Hur The Sting Annie Hall The Great Escape Bugsy Malone Star Wars Psycho Forrest Gump Pulp Fiction Twins Last month the missing group was The New Seekers (the prize winner will be announced next month) and the winner for August, who correctly spotted Podgorica as the capital of Montenegro, was Iain Dresser. Congrats Iain ‐ and thanks to the many people who were kind enough to have a go.

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

We increasingly get asked to transform gardens from purely ornamental spaces to incorporating areas where the children can play and explore. From climbing to nature habitats there is a lot that can be achieved to give years of fun for all the family. I will never forget childhood memories of me and my brothers climbing and swinging around in our family garden. We would spend our time creating games with friends or digging and looking for wildlife. Specific plants have stuck with me, weather it was the taste of a Loganberry, picking up hazelnuts for us to eat or better still use as ammo in a homemade catapult or the apple tree which never failed in giving us a good crop of cookers. An abundance of space is not always necessary. A well thought out garden design will work to get the most interactive experience for the children and at the same time be mindful of

keeping the aesthetic and natural aspect of the ornamental garden you may want it to be. Planting or introducing trellis screens are key to blending in large play equipment. This allows the garden to grow around the play areas and in some cases through them. Incorporating trees into the structures can be a great way to help create a sense of escapism for all users. From a simple bit of raised decking into the canopy of an apple tree, tunnels through hedges, a swing tucked away, to a usable Hobbit’s House . These can all aid children’s mental and physical development, and don’t have to be the obligatory large piece of colourful plastic. We have used reclaimed railway sleepers vertically in the ground to simultaneously provide a secure climbing apparatus as well as a standing sculpture for example. Child friendly gardens can look eﬀortless and beautiful with a bit of forward planning, and don’t necessarily just have to look like a playing field. To get the most out of your space, please give us a call and we can guide you through the process, from design to build. Robin Muscat ‐ Blackberry Gardens

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17 Apps of the Month

Andrew Jack, Solicitor at AMD Solicitors, looks at the issue of assuming responsibility for others. Q My elderly uncle is in the early stages of demen a. He would like me to help him with his financial affairs but I’ve been told I have to get a Court Order appoin ng me a Deputy. Who is right? A. Most people assume that if through reasons of mental or physical incapacity we could no longer look a er our affairs, then our families would automa cally be able to deal with them for us. This unfortunately is untrue The only ways for authority to be granted to one person to handle the financial affairs of another is either by a Las ng Power of A orney or by an order of the Court of Protec on known as Deputyship. A Las ng Power of A orney can only be made by someone who has full mental capacity. If capacity cannot be established then a Las ng Power cannot be made. Instead an Order to be Appointed Deputy will be required. Whilst anyone can apply to be a Deputy any rela ves closer to the pa ent than the applicant must be no fied and these other rela ves have the opportunity to object.

Advice Making a Difference

There is a fee (set much higher than the fee for registering a Las ng Power of A orney). If the applica on is granted the Court undertakes to issue the order within 6 weeks but un l this order is received you are not able to act as deputy. So ‐ the answer to the ques on at the start of this ar cle as to whether a Deputy Applica on is the only way forward depends on whether the professional view is that your uncle has “legal” capacity. You should arrange for your uncle to see his solicitor as soon as possible. If only your uncle had thought AHEAD. If you would like peace of mind that the person you feel is best suited to look a er your aﬀairs will end up doing so then an Las ng Power of A orney should be considered as important as a Will. It may save that Deputy Applica on! Andrew Jack Specialist Wills Probate and Trust Solicitor. Andrew and his colleagues in the Wills Probate and Trust Team at AMD Solicitors will be pleased to help. Tel 01179621205 or email andrewjack@amdsolicitors.com Copyright AMD Solicitors

20 Louise’s tips for an easier life October – Time to Clear the Obstacles How was September ‐ did you start putting your ducks in a row? Now there is a nip in the air and autumn is here. The balmy summer evenings and the gorgeous sunshine ‐ we just didn't want it to end. However, now's the time to look forward, and not back. In your garden, as it's the season for planting and preparing for next year. Why not decide which spring bulbs you’d like to see coming up and get them planted? Whilst thinking about the joy flowers bring, ask yourself this question ‘Am I happy right now?’. If the answer is no, ask the next question ‘What obstacle is in my way?’. It might be something as simple as ‘The pile on the dining room table just needs sorting out’. If you can accept your situation, that’s fine. But if you can’t, why not make a decision about what you’re going to do? It sounds simple, but it really works. By taking a moment to stop and giving yourself time to work out what’s bugging you, your brain can focus on one thing. You can then figure out what to do, feel less anxious and more at peace. Recently I helped a lady who had moved house. She was delighted to be in her new home, but was challenged that there were still too many heaps of things to sort out and put away. She was surrounded by what she thought of as clutter. I reminded her that William Morris said, ‘Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’. This was our starting point and I suggested

that although she had lots of objects in her home, if she treasured them and enjoyed seeing them every day it didn’t mean it was clutter. It was about getting some order – finding a place for everything that she wished to keep. So we worked through the piles – some things remained in her home and some she decided it was time to let go of. At the end of our session she felt so much happier. Although all of the decisions were hers, by employing an independent person to help tackle the job, she was able to consider each item through a fresh pair of eyes and make decisions more quickly. I took the items she no longer wanted in her home to the charity shop of her choice. So this month I encourage you to identify the obstacles in your life at the moment and work out what you would like to do. By investing a little time in thinking, planning and committing to taking action, you will be happier, right now. Louise England is a Lifestyle and Home Assistant and her service aims to free‐up your free time. Her passion is to make a positive diﬀerence to people’s lives by helping them sort things out and complete jobs in their homes quickly and eﬃciently. Website: www.louiseengland.co.uk Mobile: 07780 474256 Email: louise@louiseengland.co.uk Twitter: @L_England

Has your Will been executed correctly?

A recent case highlights that ge ng your Will wrong is likely to be a distressing and costly experience for your loved ones

Real life Many of us will be familiar with the cau onary tale in Dickens' Bleak House, which concerned an Estate of large value, eaten away by a costly and bi er legal ba le. Sadly, the scenario in Jarndyce v Jarndyce does not only occur in fic on. In the recent real life case of Hawes v Burgess, a £200,000 Estate was fought over by a once "close‐knit family" resul ng in a somewhat hollow victory for the claimants. The Estate was depleted due to large legal fees and a ri was le in the family's rela onship which was, as the judge pointed out "beyond repair".

had the mental capacity to make the 2007 Will, nor possessed suﬃcient "knowledge and approval" of the Will's contents. A six day trial, involving 26 witnesses ensued, and the judge concluded that Julia, who was a former magistrate herself, had been "the controlling force" behind Daphne's 2007 Will, which was therefore declared invalid. Surprisingly, this Will had been dra ed by an experienced solicitor. Unfortunately, the dispute did not end there. The siblings became further embroiled, at great expense, when Julia sought to overturn the decision in the Court of Appeal. Whilst the Court noted that although "the courts should not too readily upset…a Will that has been dra ed by an experienced, independent lawyer", Julia's appeal was dismissed. Peter and Libby were successful in upholding Daphne's previous Will.

What went wrong?

Although Daphne's Will was professionally executed, the Court of Appeal noted that The facts grave errors were made by the instructed solicitor, who was a partner in a firm local Daphne Burgess passed away, aged 80, in to the family. It was Julia who arranged May 2009, and was survived by her three Daphne's appointment to make a new Will, children, Peter, Libby and Julia. Daphne not Daphne. Julia also accompanied had wri en a Will in 1996 leaving her Daphne to the solicitors' oﬃces, remained Estate equally between her children. present throughout, and provided However, unbeknownst to Peter and Libby inaccurate informa on about her brother un l a er her death, Daphne had wri en Peter. Daphne was not sent a dra Will to another Will in 2007. This later Will review and 23 days passed between taking eﬀec vely cut Peter, a successful business her Will instruc ons and the solicitor man, out of the Estate which was now le making a note of Daphne's a endance. equally between his two sisters. The Will also included an "unusual" clause, Peter and Libby contested the 2007 Will, incorrectly numbered, which referred to believing that their late mother neither Peter by the wrong middle name, last but

25 not least, the solicitor did not properly assess Daphne's mental capability to make a Will during his mee ng with her.

Advice you can rely on at VWV Although the invalidity of a professionally executed Will is quite rare, the Conten ous Probate team at VWV o en successfully challenge and defend disputes similar to that described in this ar cle. Our solicitors are hugely experienced and we know that the funds in a modest estate can be quickly eaten up in legal fees. We recommend that you entrust these ma ers ‐ o en of enormous financial and personal consequence to you ‐ to a team of expert solicitors.

For the right professional advice please contact Michelle Rose on 0117 314 5371. You can also find more informa on at www.vwv.co.uk or follow us on Twi er @VWVPrivClient for all our latest news, updates and events.

Fiona Lawrence Senior Associate

Michelle Rose Partner and Head of Private Client team

28 Computer Corner with Mrs PC Online Banking If you haven’t already signed up for online banking, then I recommend that you do! It is so convenient to be able to check your bank statement before the paper one is sent to you, or to save paper by requesting that they no longer send one. Other things you can do: ▪ Make payments online ‐ Transfer money and pay friends, family and bills instantly. ▪ Keep track of your balance. ▪ Check for incoming payments. ▪ Manage standing orders and direct debits. ▪ See when cheques have been cashed. The main advantage of all the above is that you can do it 24/7. ▪ Access your bank from your computer or your smartphone. There are a few things to consider. Most people have concerns about fraudsters being able to access their account and steal their money, however banks have many layers of security to make this more diﬃcult. No‐one would bank online if the security wasn’t up to scratch! There are things that you can do to help yourself stay safe: ▪ Never save or store your log in details or password on your computer. Even though it makes logging in quicker and easier. ▪ Log oﬀ at the end of each session and not leave your computer or mobile phone unattended when you’re logged on to Internet or mobile banking. ▪ Keep all your log in details and passwords safe in a place so that you will be able to find them again. ▪ Use complicated passwords that are hard to guess. A mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols are a good idea. ▪ Keep your computer security software (e.g. antivirus and firewall) up‐to‐date and run regular security scans.

▪ Be aware of people looking over your shoulder when you’re using mobile banking in public. ▪ Never enter your online banking details in full on any websites or mobile applications. In order to bank online you will need to register for online banking with your bank. They will often provide you with a log in number and you then have to fill in the form online to set up your online account and provide 2 passwords‐ one for logging in and another as an extra security. Some banks send out a little hand held device into which you can insert your bank card. It works with your card and PIN to generate unique, 1‐time 8‐digit codes for use in Online Banking. This is used instead of a password and is super safe. Barclays use one called PINSentry. Setting up recipients for payments takes a few minutes. All you need to know is the account name and account plus the sort code. The first set up often requires phone authentication ‐ the bank call you and request the code that they display on your screen, which you type into your keypad. Once a recipient is confirmed and set up, you can make payments in record speed. The money is transferred in a couple of hours to the recipient’s account or you can specify when you want the payment to take place. It sounds more complicated than it is! Don’t be put oﬀ. Online banking allows you to take control of your finances whenever it suits you and you won’t need to queue in the bank again to make a payment or set up a direct debit! If your concerns are about fraud, the bank will repay you if you are a victim of fraud, so be reassured. Online banking is probably one of the most useful things you can do on the Internet!

Apps of the Month Two more free apps for you to think about loading into your smartphone or tablet this month ‐ and usual one sensible and one not. Listed under “Useful” we find the BBC Weather app. As with other BBC apps, for sport and news, their weather oﬀering is clear, simple and packs a lot in to a beautifully designed little package. Set your own location as a home page and you will get a very local five day forecast displayed on your phone, detailed to the hour for days 1‐3 and 3 hourly for days 4 and 5, with details on wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, pressure and visibility ‐ as well as all those lovely BBC/Met Oﬃce symbols. And if you need a forecast for further afield, just type

in any location worldwide and see how well oﬀ they are in the weather stakes. It is 22 degrees and raining hard in Caracas as I type. Listed under “Pointless”, which invariably translates into “Fun” we find “Dumb Ways to Die”, a beautifully drawn and animated cartoon game where your mission is to help charming jellybean creatures from dying horrible deaths ‐ being eaten by bears, having their privates nibbled by piranhas, catching their hair on fire and so on. It started out as an Australian public service announcement project to stop people getting hit by trains, as you will see when you play the game. Quirky doesn’t do it justice, and the soundtrack is infuriatingly catchy too. The DWtD cartoon on YouTube will help you make sense of it all. If indeed it makes sense at all.

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The Downs Recorder - Richard Bland

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

“The Clifton Racecourse” by Rolinda Sharples, courtesy and copyright of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Currently on display in the M‐Shed. Racing ended in 1838, and it may be that the closeness of the rock to the surface made it too dangerous for the horses, though there had been complaints from the rapidly increasing, and wealthy, residents of Clifton and Redland of the disturbance created. Boxing, Wrestling and Cock‐fighting were all sports that could be enjoyed in the eighteenth century at the well known Ostrich Inn which was situated where the Saville Manor nursing home is now, and which was outside the city limits. A private road ran straight

to it from the top of Blackboy Hill, which was closed in 1877. Only faint traces of it are now visible. The first known cricket Match recorded was in 1752, when a Bristol XI played a London XI, and this may have been in the same area at Sea Walls. However regular cricket began, inspired by Dr WG Grace, in 1863 with a match between the Gloucestershire XI and an All England XI. This was probably played on Durdham Down rather than Sea Walls, on a site which was shown on the 1880 Ordnance Survey map as just oﬀ Hollybush Lane. The line of great beeches that still exist probably marked the northern boundary of the ground The first formal match here was in 1870 Gloucs vs Surrey won by Gloucs by 51 runs. But the problem, apart from a conflict with the sheep, was that there was no way to control the crowd, or get them to pay. Later in the 1870s they moved to Clifton College where they could at least charge an entrance fee, though matches must have been limited to school holidays. It was not until 1888 that the present ground at Ashley Down was purchased. The Durdham Down ground continued to be used by the Clifton Cricket Club until the 1930s when they moved to Henbury, as the Downs Committee refused to allow a permanent pavilion to be built. Soccer was played from the 1880s, but the present league was not created until 1905, with thirty local clubs competing. Today it has 50, and two of the original Clubs, Sneyd Park and St Andrews, are still playing. It is unique as it is a stand alone league, entirely unconnected with any other League system, but many players have moved on to greatness from the Downs. There are some 30 pitches, and every winter Saturday sees a wonderful display of colour and enthusiasm. In recent years Running has become ever more popular, with hundreds of individuals testing themselves against the clock at all times of the day, and increasingly huge Charity running events such as the Race for Life, Run for the Future and this year the first Rainbow Run, whose impact can still be seen with patches of red and blue grass.

If you enjoy the Downs, why not become a Friend? Membership is just £10. Contact Robin Haward at robinhaward@blueyonder.co.uk 0117 974 3385

Ready for Rugby It may be 2 years un l the 2015 world cup in the UK, but there is a lot of excitement around the rugby ovals of Bristol at the start of the new season. Bristol Uni has a strong first XV, having produced champions in past and current England and Wales line ups. Some of our current players are out in Bucharest compe ng in the European 7s ahead of the Uni term. The University’s playing fields at Coombe Dingle host not only University matches, but St Brendan’s Old Boys RFC home games and University staﬀ rugby. Injuries, however, are never far away. The picture below iden fies some of the most common sites of the trauma that comes with this high impact, high contact sport. Rugby players o en also enjoy the social and compe ve aspects of the sport, so me out due to injury can be frustra ng.

37 The most important thing with any rugby trauma is to get a diagnosis early and treat it properly. Any concerns about head injuries should be referred to a GP, and, if significant, to A and E. Sprains and haematomas, or ‘dead legs’ should be iced immediately for 10 minutes, and regularly for at least the first 24 hours. We are fortunate to have both current and former Bristol Rugby staﬀ on our clinical team at the University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic. Our Sports Physician, Dr Jonathan Williams, combines his busy post with Bristol City with being a medic at Bristol Rugby. Sports Physiotherapist, Megan Miller Zutshi, was working with the team last year, and is current first team Physio for the Uni team. Sports Massage can also help you get over the last game and ready for the next. If you need our team to help you overcome injury and forge ahead to victory this season, come and see us at ‐ University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic Coombe Dingle Sports Complex Coombe Lane, BS9 2BJ Telephone 0117 962 6718

39 Gardener’s

Corner

This month it is great to welcome a new contributor aboard to start a regular monthly feature. Cathy Lewis ‐ professional garden designer, semi‐ professional photographer and BS9 resident ‐ will be writing on a range of matters horticultural. This month . .

6 top tips for revamping a flower border 1. Decide what you do and don’t like about your border. Find pictures of how you would like it to look. Does it need to be low maintenance, or look good all year round, and how much do you want to spend on it? 2. Before choosing plants, analyse the growing conditions. Is the border in sun or shade? Bristol tends to have clay soils, so if you want to plant Mediterranean plants such as lavender you may need to improve the drainage with grit. Don’t put acid‐ loving plants such as Azaleas in neutral or alkaline soils because they just won’t thrive. If in doubt, buy a soil‐testing kit from a garden centre. 3. Draw a sketch of your flowerbed, marking any trees or shrubs you want to keep. Be ruthless! Your lavender may have been spectacular a few summers ago but if it’s looking scrawny, dig it out and the flowerbed will suddenly look much neater. Better still, take cuttings and you’ll soon have new plants to replace it. Consider extending narrow borders – wider ones look better and oﬀer more planting options. 4. Make a list of the plants you’d like to use. Start with key, structural plants. Box balls look great in formal flowerbeds, while grasses add fantastic texture. Now choose your ‘filler’ herbaceous plants. Keep the list short as too many can look fussy, but vary

the foliage colours and textures as well as flower shapes. Here Echinacea purpurea makes a striking addition to any flower border 5. Position the key plants on your sketch and then in‐ fill the gaps with swathes of herbaceous planting. For impact, each plant should be grouped in threes, fives or sevens – never singly. Think about colour, height and shape combinations as you go. When you’ve finished, list the plants with their size and planting distances to give you an idea of how many you need to buy. Depending on the season you may find some plants aren’t available. But be patient ‐ creating a border isn’t always a speedy process. 6. If this all sounds a bit daunting, or you’re short on time, you could always enlist the help of a garden designer. We already know which plants look great together and can produce detailed, scale plans of your border as well as sourcing quality plants from specialist nurseries.

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

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42 Friends - you’ve never met A few years ago I went to a fancy dress party in full punk rock regalia ‐ torn t shirt, bleached jeans, DM boots, safety pins dangling from earlobes and nostrils and a resplendent blue spiky haircut gelled into tufts so I looked like a dayglo Sputnik. It was a works Christmas do in the Tortworth Court Hotel and we were sharing the venue with another company whose dress code was black tie and ball gowns. I was the first of “our lot” to arrive, and the feeling of walking into a banqueting hall full of toﬀs. me dressed like Sid Vicious, was probably the one time in my life when an audience of complete strangers turned and stared at me, pointing fingers and comments in my direction as I strutted to the bar. It was a slightly unnerving feeling, and the only time I’ve ever come close to how a “celebrity” must feel all the time. I was David Beckham for a minute (and thankfully no Posh). I mention this by way of introduction to something I have recently experienced for the first time ‐ the joy(?) of live radio. Over the last few months I have been fortunate to have had a couple of opportunities to visit BBC Bristol on Whiteladies Road to have a chat with two of the Radio Bristol presenters about the magazine, how it all came about, how it is produced and stuﬀ like that. I guess their barrel of interesting guests was running on empty, but I’m exceedingly grateful for their kindness in inviting me in.

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

Which brings me back to my punk‐rocker experience ‐ only on this occasion I was an anonymous person walking through a crowd of people most of who, as a Points West viewer, I knew ‐ some for many, many years. Sabet Choudhury, David Garmston (eﬀortlessly smooth), the very lovely Sarah‐Jane Bungay, dashing Ian Fergusson (do follow him on Twitter), Geoﬀ Twentyman, Liz Beacon, Imogen Sellers, Dave Harvey. They were all there. People I knew well, friends almost ‐ but friends that I’d never met. Chatting to the two presenters got me thinking about how we perceive people in the glare of the media. I love being anonymous and normal, and would hate living with the thought, or indeed reality, that people were always looking at me. Working up front in somewhere as high profile, and generally respected, as the BBC denies you that anonymity, gives you that “celebrity” persona and I think in a sense creates the public illusion that you are bit special. But, in the nicest possible way, they aren’t. Talking to Steve Yabsley and then Jemma Cooper confirmed, to me at least, that they are in fact, shock horror, normal people. Very good at what they do, but set slightly apart from Joe Public simply because what they do well they do in public, with a huge number of people watching or listening. Steve fell into a broadcasting career by chance ‐ as I am sure many of us do in our respective lines of work ‐ working in reproduction furniture and then contact lenses before being in the right place at the right time when Polly Lloyd needed a trainee almost 30 years ago. Now, after doing pretty much everything else on Radio Bristol, he presents his show with an enviable ability to make the interviewee feel completely at ease ‐ relaxed, friendly, as if you were having a natter over a beer. Meeting Jemma was also a real treat. I guess doing the weather in a 2 minute window gives little opportunity or scope for the presenter to “be themselves”. With the added scope of a whole radio programme to fill comes the (continued overleaf)

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

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49 Constituency Matters With Charlotte Leslie MP As I spend time in the streets of BS9 and across Bristol North West I marvel at the range and quality of our independent shops. If I want running shoes ... or a joint of meat ... or, well, virtually anything, I can get it. And for no extra charge, I get advice and courtesy which makes the whole experience so much more pleasurable. In the era of internet shopping, there are the gloom‐mongers who say days are numbered for the high street shopping experience. I say nonsense. Not because of some sentimental attachment to the traditional shop but because the internet simply cannot replicate the personal touch and the years of wisdom which so many of our traders possess in bucketloads.

There is also the significant role our high street shops play in our economic well‐ being, certainly in terms of jobs and also by, in eﬀect, supporting each other. High quality stores attract people to certain areas and, once pulled in, people often stay and then go on to use the other shops. I know of many people who travel

fair distances to Henleaze Road or Westbury village, turning a visit to one shop into an afternoon spent in several. So, inspired to support our local shops, I have launched Bristol North West Independent Shop of the Year. I am asking local people to nominate their favourite shop and tell us all why. For the winner, there is a prize of £100 ... to spend, of course, in their nominated shop. We will be distributing nomination forms in the shops over the next few weeks and you can also enter online at www.charlotteleslie.com/independentshop The winning shop and nine runners‐up will be announced in the New Year. Please support this venture and makes sure your favourite shop has the best chance of winning. Our ongoing campaign to bring a proper, fully functioning rail system for Bristol continues to gather pace. It is clear that new stations ‐ several in bristol north West ‐ coupled with the Henbury Loop system are crucial to make this work. I am continuing to press decision‐makers locally and nationally as it seems that residents across the city are convinced by the argument. I am determined to ensure red tape does not stand in the way of ambition for our city. 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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56 General Knowledge Quiz It’s quite simple really. I ask you twenty six questions and you have to come up with twenty six answers. Each answer begins with a diﬀerent letter of the alphabet, but the questions are not asked in order ‐ all you get in the way of a clue is the number of letters in the answer. No prizes, just a little mental massage. Answers on page 104. Right, oﬀ you go… 1.

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

Cold French soup (11)

The old name for Starburst (4,6)

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

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

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Capital of Northern Cyprus (9)

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

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

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

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

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

Sport “invented” by J K Rowling (9)

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1980’s band fronted by Midge Ure (8)

Site of Jacobite battle in Scotland in 1746 (8)

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North Norwegian island, home to polar bears (11)

Microsoft’s gaming console (4)

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

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

22.

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

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

23.

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

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

24.

Who or what was Mick the Miller? (9)

25.

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

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

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Biggest town in Dorset (11)

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67 The Wild Place Project Half my life I’ve spent in Bristol, and for all that time there has been talk of a rapid transport system based in north Bristol speeding people intro the centre. And it seems as if the idea of a “new Bristol Zoo” in much the same area has been bandied around for that length of time too. The trams seem as far away as ever, but not so the wildlife park. But am I alone in thinking that the opening of the Wild Place Project was, like an elephant with a sore throat, trumpeted very quietly? Is it really there and open? “Oh yes, we’re open alright ‐ and had thousands of visitors through the gate over the summer,” said Kate Willacy, Press Oﬃcer at Bristol’s newest wildlife attraction, “come and have a look round.” So in a slightly surreal manner I found myself last week standing in the pouring rain, listening to the sound of cars on the M5 motorway and looking face to face with a zebra. It was to get more surreal, but not before Kate and I chatted in the dry about this exciting new project. It turns out that Bristol Zoo Gardens purchased the land a number of decades ago but only recently have their plans materialised to move ahead with what is the UK’s only National Wildlife Conservation Park. It is clearly early days as only a small percentage of the site has been brought into use, and I guess it will remain work in progress for some years to come. That said it is still a great place to visit for all sorts of reasons.

The strapline for the Wild Place Project is “Bringing Conservation to Life” and the emphasis is very much on education and helping to conserve and protect endangered species and habitats both here and overseas ‐ as well as reinvesting entry fees into the site a large proportion also goes to other conservation projects being funded across the world. The site has a very relaxed and undeveloped feel ‐ which I imagine is in part due to the newness of the park but also planned ‐ the setting is unspoiled

woodland and the site oﬃces, visitors centre and café are all redeveloped farm buildings that pre‐existed the zebras by many decades. Although it is early days there is plenty to keep people of all ages entertained and interested. The Wild Place Project has three main enclosures dedicated to the wildlife of distinct regions ‐ “Discover Madagascar” where several breeds of lemur and a Madagascan classroom has been built for educational visits, “Edge of Africa” where the zebras graze the grassland with their eland friends (think big antelope), and “Secret Congo” where the beautiful okapi have settled in.

Visitors can learn more about each region and the animals in regular talks given by the keepers. As well as watching and learning, the Wild Place Project is about playing and exploring ‐ there are marked walks through beautiful native woodland, areas with signs saying not “Keep off the grass” but “Please play here”, a colourful and clearly very productive cottage garden, and a fun Barefoot Trail. On the day I visited ‐ midweek, term‐time and chucking it down ‐ I had the place to myself so couldn’t resist taking my shoes and socks off, rolling up the trousers and setting off round the trail to enjoy the freedom and textures of walking barefoot in the rain. It was there that I came face to face with a native wild deer ‐ not sure who was more surprised, me or the deer. The whole place is a great day out and well worth visiting whether you want to see the animal attractions or just wander and explore this previously inaccessible part of north Bristol (complete with its own folly tower). And it is great value too ‐ adult admission is just £6.50, children are £5 and under 2’s and disabled carers are free. If you fancy going and have children then the forthcoming half term is a great time to go as the Wild Place Project will be holding a Halloween Festival from Saturday26th October to Sunday 3rd November. There is something to suit every budding ghoul and ghostie this Halloween, so let your little horrors enjoy (continued overleaf)

68 themselves with creepy crafts, spooky face painting, ghostly creatures and a special treasure trail. And on 2nd November you can take part in the Wild Place Bonfire Night Family Firecraft event ‐ spend the day in the woodland learning the art of firecraft; safe places to site a fire, fire construction, natural tinders and matchless fire‐lighting. Discover how to involve children safely in this activity and then cook tasty treats over your very own fire (for more details and to book this event please visit the website ‐ www.wildplace.org.uk). Wild Place is also a great venue for children to have a birthday party ‐ woodland adventures can be organised where the emphasis is on exploring, having fun and getting grubby ‐ and the site and facilities can also be used for older parties, hen and stag do’s and corporate team building corporate days. These sound great fun ‐ just wish I had a team to build. The Wild Place Project is open every day from 10.00 am‐5.00pm in peak season, closing at 4.00pm oﬀ season. The Wild Place Project is closed on Christmas Day. Last entry to the Wild Place Project is an hour before closing time.

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72 Friends of Blaise Most people who live in Bristol 9 will be aware of the Ford at Henbury. It is here that the Hazel Brook leaves the old village of Henbury and enters the Blaise Estate. The river, sometimes known as the River Hen, rather than its’ correct title of The Hazel Brook, originates near the D.F.S. showroom at Cribbs Causeway. This is an area which over the last 25 years has changed dramatically and the water now runs oﬀ car parks and buildings, and is not absorbed into the ground. After heavy rain the water entering the Hazel Brook has consequently greatly increased, and the Ford is more frequently flooded, and with a larger volume of water. After it enters the woods it passes through the Dell toward the gorge. Here it is dominated by some quite high cliﬀs and banks until it reaches Stratford Mill. This building was given to the City by the Bristol Water Works Co.in 1952 and originally occupied a site on the River Chew to the north of the village of West Harptree.

The proposed contract for the Chew Valley Reservoir meant that Stratford Mill was one of the buildings threatened with demolition. It had a long history and is recorded in the parish rate books for West Harptree in 1796. It originally produced animal feed ground from

barley, for distribution to local pig farmers, but between 1930 and the second World War it remained derelict, until a local Bristol Company, Vowles and Handcock became tenants, after their City mills were bombed. The machinery was in good condition, but new millstones had to be brought from Gloucester. They continued to operate until 1946 when one of their employees took over and carried on milling until it was finally closed in 1952. It still contained all the machinery in working order. It was in fact a working Mill, with a long history and no future and therefore thought to be of considerable public interest, illustrating how grain had been ground for the past 150 years. The offer by Bristol Waterworks Co. to the City of Bristol of this historic building was therefore accepted and a site found at Blaise. Lord Dulverton kindly donated £4,000.00 for its move and two years after its closure it was rebuilt and officially opened to the public. It has now been at Blaise for 61 years. The original ideals have not been possible. It has suffered from exterior vandalism, particularly to the roof, where the old tiles have had to be replaced by metal sheets and all the windows are now boarded up. The machinery remains in place, waiting for better times, when perhaps it can be moved to an alternative Museum of country crafts and history, where it can finally be displayed to the public as originally intended in1952. In the meantime the machinery, large parts of which are made of apple wood, remains idle and must be deteriorating. There has never been sufficient water in the Hazel Brook to operate the wheel and the original intention was to drive the machinery using an electric motor. Next month we will continue to explore the Hazel Brook as it passes through the Estate. If in the meantime you would like to find out more about the Friends of Blaise please visit our website www.friendsofblaise.co.uk

76 Walk your way to health Local physiotherapist Penny Porter writes ‐ “Now that the nights are starting to drawn in, and the winter weather is just around the corner, after a long day at work, many of us are tempted to hibernate inside. However the cold weather and darker evenings should not be an excuse to stop exercising. There are plenty of activities that can be enjoyed all year round, and walking is one of them! Why Walk? Walking is good for your health. Walking is a near perfect exercise that can be enjoyed by almost everybody and can be performed almost anywhere. Other than supportive footwear, you do not need any special equipment, and best of all it is free! Regular brisk walking provides many health benefits including: • Reduced risk of heart disease • Reduced risk of stroke • Reduced risk of diabetes • Reduced blood pressure • Reduced risk of osteoporosis • Reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile • Enhance mental well being, improving self esteem and making us feel good! Walking also plays an important role in helping to fight obesity and in weight maintenance. How far do I have to walk to see the benefits? Experts recommend that in order to achieve health benefits through regular physical activity, that we should aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on at least 5 days of the week. However the good news is that this does not need to be in one session, you can break this down into two 15‐ minute sessions or three 10–minute sessions throughout the day, and it is important to remember that any exercise is better than none! Walk as much as possible – every little counts!

How do I start? Whilst you do not need any specialist equipment, it is important that you wear comfortable and supportive footwear, to help to avoid blisters and injury. If you are planning to take up walking on a regular basis, it is worth investing in a good pair of walking shoes or boots. Make sure you wear suitable clothing. Loose fitting clothing is ideal. If it is cold and wet, wear several light layers and waterproofs to make sure you stay warm and dry. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Start gently and gradually build up slowly, as your fitness improves. If you are not used to walking, start by simply doing ten minutes twice a day. Top Tips to increase your walking levels • Make it a date – put a date in your diary so that you have time to go for a walk. Exercise psychologists have found that the best way of sticking to a training routine is to put it in your diary. • Park further away – if you park 15 minutes away from your work, you will walk 30 minutes every day as part of your working day! • Take the stairs whenever possible instead of a lift or escalator. • Avoid sitting for long periods at work – take a break at least every half an hour and walk around the oﬃce. • Walk with the children to school, this will also save you the expense of driving or going on the bus, and it is good exercise for your children as well! • Plan a walk with a friend instead of just meeting for a coﬀee – keeping each other company can keep you both motivated. • Involve the whole family – walking is a good form of exercise for everyone, and is a great way to explore the countryside and surrounding areas.

77 • Revel in reading time – why not borrow or download audio books from the library and listen to them whilst you walk? • Wear a Pedometer – experts recommend that we should aim to walk 10,000 steps a day (about 5 miles). Wearing a Pedometer will enable you to see how many steps you have taken, and encourage you to try to walk further each day. • If walking at night, make sure you walk in a safe and well lit area, and avoid wearing dark clothing, so that you can be seen. Are there any classic walking routes around Bristol? Bristol is a fantastic place to go walking, containing a network of pathways and walking routes throughout the city, which run through some stunning scenic areas. For further information on walking routes around the city, see www.bristol.gov.uk/page/transport‐and‐ streets/walking The Ramblers association is Britain’s leading walking organization, providing details of walks throughout the city. (www. ramblers.org.uk)

What about Nordic Walking? Across the world millions of people have taken up Nordic walking to improve their walking

workouts and their natural walking experience. Nordic walking uses two specially designed poles to work the upper body whilst walking. Like cross country skiing, the poles are used by the arms to match each step that a person takes when they walk. What are the benefits of Nordic Walking? Nordic walking provides many benefits if done correctly. These include: • Promoting a longer arm swing and stride, which activates more muscles, especially in the upper arms. • Improving posture, encouraging you to walk upright and not bent over. • Adding stability and balance to your stride. • Involving up to 90% of your body muscles, compared to just 70% with regular walking. • Burning up to 46% more calories than regular walking • Reducing impact on joints. How do I find out more? Nordic walking classes are run throughout the UK. For further details please see www.nordicwalking.co.uk. At Penny Porter Physiotherapy, we also run Nordic walking classes, which take place throughout the city, and are taken by a chartered physiotherapist. We also have an in house Hydrotherapy pool, with a treadmill in the water, and are able to oﬀer walking sessions in our private, warm water pool. This is ideal if you have any lower limb injuries, or simply if you wish to try something diﬀerent.” For further details please see www.pennyporter.co.uk

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78 Charity Trek to Nepal In April 2014 a group of pupils and parents from Westbury‐on‐Trym Academy are trekking to Singdi in Nepal to visit the school there. The purpose of the trip is to continue links between the schools that were initially set up a decade ago, and to raise money to further help provide educational resources for the children in this remote area. We’re raising money for the Pahar Trust Nepal which funds the construction of schools in remote areas of Nepal, helping to ensure that children in the most isolated villages can receive a good education.

webpage on http://www.justgiving.com/wot‐ singdi‐appeal‐2013‐14 to support this great cause. In October there are two key events: Saturday 12 October 2013 ‐ The Harlequin Singers will be performing a short concert in WoT Parish Church as part of the 'Organ Elevenses' series. It starts at 11am but there will be coﬀee and cake from 10:30am. It would be great if some of our BS9 readers, churchgoers, school children and their families could come and support this worthwhile event. Entry is free and we hope people will enjoy the music enough to make a small donation towards Singdi School at the end of the concert. (www.harlequinsingers.co.uk) Saturday 19th October 2013 – Fundraising Car Wash In the WoT Academy playground there will be a group of eager children keen to clean cars (with adult supervision) to raise money for the above cause. It would be great to see how many cars can be cleaned from 9‐12 noon.

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reached a stage in life where financially they can return to education. Are they lucky? No not really, because over the years they have saved money because that’s “just what we did”. It has enabled them to make choices for themselves at this stage in life and not worry about the financial implications. However most students of a school leaving age are not in that enviable position. Obviously they are that much younger and have not had the means to save suﬃcient amounts to see them through university, but also because many have very little experience of a savings mentality. Personal Finance

81 is being introduced into the National Curriculum in schools and in my opinion this is long overdue. Handling money and in particular the two issues of debt and budgeting is never going to be the most riveting of lessons at school, but it is so important as I have often felt there is a correlation between our attitude towards money and life in general. Many of us today hope for instant success and results without having to work too hard to get there. Whether it is “a life changing” audition on a TV show, a lottery scratch card, or a bet on a sporting event – we all like the idea of getting rich quick and many youngsters leave school with little understanding of some of life’s realities. With university tuition fees now hitting a maximum of £9,000 per annum, it is little wonder that for most 18 year olds, a student loan is a necessity. Add the cost of books, accommodation and living expenses, and it is clear why the average university graduate starts out in life with a debt in the region of £43,500. (Credit Action – Dec 2012). That is a big enough challenge for anyone, let alone someone straight out of education. Over the next few editions of Bristol Nine, I will try to provide a useful insight into this particular issue for

those either just starting further education or those who will do so next year. If your children are some years away from this, it important to start making savings as early as possible and there are plenty of ways to do this. Next Month I will look at Budgeting – making the Maintenance Loan last a term, not just the end of the first week! Then I will highlight some of the Grants and Funding Support which are available. There is great deal of confusion about how student loans work and when they have to be repaid, so I will comment on that. Idea 1 – Make sure you have two bank accounts. Have the Maintenance Grant and any other income paid into A/C 1 (savings). Then set up a weekly or monthly standing order to A/C 2 – (living account). That is the one you use for expenditure and day to day costs. If you run out of money in your living account, you can always move some more from savings, but at least you will think about it before doing so – unlike using a debit card! There is a common perception that students live on the bread‐line but it need not be like this. While there will be a financial commitment of course to university, there are ways to improve the situation.

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86 Charity Fireworks in Canford Park On Saturday 9th November, at the Canford Park Charity Fireworks Fiesta, Bristol Round Table and Clifton Rotary Club are hoping to add to the more than £30,000 they have already raised for local good causes in the past two years. Marcus Hollick, of Bristol Round Table, and a prime driver of the event, says: “When we moved this event from the Downs, we hoped it would be a successful local community event, but never in our wildest dreams did we envisage just how popular it would be, and what an important part of the community calendar it has now become. We are extremely grateful to the local community for their continued support, and to the council for allowing us to use this fabulous location as the backdrop for our superb professional display“ He continues “Our ticket sales don’t just help us to raise money on the night. Every advance ticket purchased from a local school or a St. Peter’s Hospice shop assists that particular body to raise money for its own causes. And since 2011 we have been delighted to donate £8,000 to the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Appeal, which helps needy Bristol families at Christmas, and made smaller donations to, amongst others: Headway, which helps brain injury survivors in Bristol; Paul’s Place, which provides support to those with cognitive impairment in Bristol; The Rainbow Centre, which provides professional support to families aﬀected by life‐ limiting illnesses or bereavement; and many more besides. We think it is important to emphasise that every single pound made over our necessary expenses goes directly to local charities. Other than the professionals assisting us on the day, such as our fireworks company etc., everybody else is happily giving their time for free for these very worthwhile causes.” Concluding, Marcus explains “We are keeping the entertainment simple by not having a

bonfire or funfair rides, but simply a fantastic, dazzling family friendly pyrotechnic display. This year should be even bigger and even better than last year, and recommend that due to its incredible popularity you purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry, as numbers are strictly limited. We look forward to seeing you all there!” When: Saturday 9th November 2013. Gates open 1800, Display starts 1900. Where: Canford Park, Westbury‐on‐Trym, BS9. How Much: £4 in advance, £5 on the night. Babies free. Tickets are available from local St. Peter’s Hospice shops and many local primary schools. Website: http://www.fireworksfiesta.co.uk/

88 What’s On & Community Events Listings for community events, not for profit clubs and charitable activities are free. If you have something that you would like listed please get in touch with Andy by telephoning on 0117 9687787 or 07845986650 or emailing me your notice on andy@bcmagazines.co.uk (strict maximum sixty words). The deadline for listings in the November magazine is 18th October ‐ any received after that date will be held over until the December 2013 issue.

One‐Off Events ‐ October Sat. 5th Oct. Children's Hospice South West ‐ Archive Films of Bristol Afternoon. 2.30pm to be held in Westbury on Trym Methodist Church ‐ tickets £7.50, to include refreshments, available from Kate at Just So Balloons, 158 Henleaze Road or from Alison 9629715 ‐ also available on the door. Tues. 8th Oct. A talk about William Blake for beginners by local author Nick Rawlinson. 7pm at Henleaze Library, Northumbria Drive, BS9 4HP. Tickets available from Henleaze Library 903‐8541 £5 includes light refreshments. Thur. 10th Oct. Bristol North West Federation of Townswomen's Guilds are holding an second "Open Morning" from 10 am to 12 noon, in the Cranbrook Hall, URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, for ladies interested in setting up and joining a new morning Townswomen's Guild in Henleaze. Do come and join us. You can ring Jo Moffatt, 01454 329875, for further details. Sat. 12th Oct. at WOT Parish Church Choral Elevenses with the Harlequin Singers. This fantastic choir will perform a programme of choral music including works by Mendelssohn and Whitacre, in aid of Singdi School, Nepal. !0‐30 am for real coffee and gorgeous cake, followed by concert at 11. Organ Elevenses resumes on Nov. 2nd Sat. 12th Oct. Curly Cow are holding a fantastic children's Nearly New sale from 10.30‐12 at Redland High School, Redland Court Road, Redland, BS6 7EF. Join us and grab yourself some amazing quality bargains, everything your little one could possibly need from baby equipment, pushchairs to clothes and toys. Yummy homemade cakes and refreshments also available. Entry £1 (children free). A donation from the entrance made to The Wallace

and Gromit Appeal. For a table or more information contact Katharin 07967077729 or Katie on 07810796298 Tues. 15th Oct. Concorde: an Incredible Aircraft ‐ a pilot's view of flying an iconic aircraft. Former Concorde pilot Captain Les Evans provides a rare insight into what it was like to fly such a unique and iconic aircraft as well as briefly covering the accident in Paris and the future of high speed travel. Free lecture arranged by IET. 6.30 for 7pm, at UWE. More info and registration at http://tinyurl.com/noxk8a3. Thur. 17th Oct. GAPS (Gut and Psychology / Physiology Syndrome) Support Group Bristol. 6.45pm meeting entitled “Overview of the Full GAPS Diet” to learn more about how to improve our gastrointestinal health. Speaker: Dr Jens Rohrbeck. Venue: Helios Medical Centre, 17 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop, BS9 1JN. Contact: gapsbristol@gmail.com, tel: 07584719348. Sat. 26th Oct. Celebration Concert at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church. The UWE Chamber Choir and the Wallscourt Brass Ensemble will perform a selection of music to suit all tastes.7.30pm. Tickets £6 (£5 concessions) from Margaret Hilton (01454 776 503) or at the door. All proceeds towards the church organ refurbishment project. Fri. 11th Oct. An evening with Graham Kendrick at Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop. Tickets and further information can be obtained from the Church Oﬃce 0117 9687449. Fri. 18th / Sat. 19th Oct, Wedding Fair (Including an exhibition of Wedding Dresses from across the years!) at Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop, Tickets and further information can be obtained from the Church Oﬃce 0117 9687449 Sat. 26th Oct. At the WoT Produce Market SusWoT will be collecting unwanted bikes. A local cycling charity is after them ‐ especially kids’ bikes, but all bikes ‐ to refurbish and get out to new cyclists. So if you have an unloved, unwanted bike, please bring it along. For more details of any of the activities above please email suswot2050@gmail.com or call 0117 9622475 or go to http://suswot.wordpress.com Mon. 28th Oct. Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society. 7.45 pm in the Apostle Room in the basement of Clifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Clifton. Peter Insole, Bristol City Council, will give the lecture – “Getting to Know Your Place”. The Know Your Place website has been

90 What’s On & Community Events an award winning success and is used by members of the public in many varied ways. This talk will give a brief overview of the web resource for those unfamiliar with the site and focus on new developments on the site particularly in relation to neighbourhood planning and heritage protection

One‐Oﬀ Events ‐ November Fri. 8th Nov. Henleaze Infant School Fireworks Extravaganza, Henleaze School. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks at 7pm. £5 for adults and £2 for children on the gate. Refreshments on sale. Sat. 9th Nov. St Peter's Hospice Christmas Bazaar. This is an opportunity to join the Lord Mayor and the Town Crier to do some Christmas shopping early at the Bristol Council House (City Hall), College Green, from 10.00am to 3.00pm where you will find Christmas cards and decorations, jewellery, crafts and fabrics, wine, cheese, preserves, cakes, plus knitwear, bric‐a‐brac and many other stalls. There is an area set aside for refreshments where you can enjoy a rest with a cup of tea. Sat. 9th Nov. Faure’s Requiem concert at Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop. Tickets and further information can be obtained from the Church Oﬃce 0117 9687449 Thur. 14th Nov. We look forward to seeing you at the AGM of the Friends of the Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve. 8pm in the Hulbert Room at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop. Mary Wood from the Avon Wildlife Trust will talk about the new management plan, an important step towards the future for the Reserve. Please come and express your views with questions, comments or suggestions; they will be most welcome. Wine and Mince Pies will be served. Non members are welcome but please phone Eileen on 9686799 for catering numbers. Don't forget the Working Parties on Saturdays, 2nd November and 30th November, 10 to 12am with refreshments at 11. Sat. 16th Nov. Stoke Bishop Village Hall will be holding their traditional Christmas Fair, from 2 until 5pm. There will be a variety of stalls selling gifts to suit all ages and price ranges. Admission is only 50p, with children free, and of course there will be the usual delicious refreshments to give you the energy to carry all your bargains home. FFI contact

stokebishophallbookings@yahoo.co.uk Sat. 16th Nov. Family Fun Event ‐ All are welcome at Westbury‐on‐Trym Methodist Church Hall, Westbury Hill, 11am ‐ 1.00pm . Children's games, Face Painting, Chocolate Tombola, etc as well as Stalls ‐ cakes, handicrafts, toys , books, toiletries etc. Coﬀee in the foyer and delicious hot lunches served after 12 noon. Proceeds towards the work of the World Church. Mon. 18th Nov. Jonathan Webb talks about the engineering principles behind knee surgery and the surgical reconstruction of knee ligaments. He will also give insight into the design of knee instrumentation and the rapidly expanding use of computers in surgery. Free lecture arranged by IET. 6.30 for 7pm, at UWE. For more details visit www.theiet.org. Sat. 23rd Nov. Bristol Choral Society's concert season at Colston Hall opens with a major performance of Britten's War Requiem with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Details and tickets for all our concerts are available from www.bristolchoral.co.uk or Colston Hall (0844 887 1500). Tues. 26th ‐ Sat. 26th Nov. Failand Drama Circle proudly present their pantomime ‘There Was An Old Woman” in Failand Village Hall. 7.30pm and Sat matinee at 2.30. Tickets £10 adults £5 children. Box Oﬃce 01275 393302. Sat. 30th Nov. RAFA outdoor Christmas Market. 11am ‐ 4pm, 38 Eastfield, WoT. Food, Christmas trees and lots more. All welcome ‐ free entry. For more details please contact 0117 239 0152.

Regular Monthly Events 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. Do join us for Parish lunch at St Mary’s Church Stoke Bishop, every Thursday from 12.15. 3 course buffet lunch, tea and coffee. £3.50. Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury ‐on‐Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants

92 What’s On & Community Events 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. 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. Sea Mills Garden Club have regular monthly meetings, every 3rd Wednesday, held at Sea Mills Methodist Rooms, Sea Mills Square at 7.30 pm. Our Autumn programme of talks is :‐ 16 October'A Diﬀerent Take on Christmas Floral Decorations'‐ a practical demonstration by Andy Littlejohn. 20 November David Usher ‐ 'Gertrude Jekyll ‐ Her Plants and Designs'. Please make a note that this year's Christmas party will be held on Thursday 12th December at the Methodist Rooms.. Visitors always welcome at £2 per meeting. Hope to see you there. FFI contact Gail Mitchell 0117 9685350 or Esme James 0117 9682571 . 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 Westbury‐on‐Trym Probus Club provide a meeting point for retired and semi‐retired professional and business men, to promote social well being through friendship, companionship and discussion. The club meets on the third Thursday of every month at BAWA, Southmead Road, from 12 midday. If you are interested in joining then please contact the secretary by either telephone 0117 9684270 or by email: graham.horne5@btinternet.com. Probus Club of Bristol for semi or retired Professional Business men, who meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at BAWA, Southmead Road. At these meetings we have a three course lunch with a speaker. In additional there is a substantial programme of social events to which our Ladies are invited to participate. For more details please contact Martin Harker on 01275 857324 or E Mail probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk. For more information www.bristolprobus.org.uk Rotary Club of Bristol Northwest. We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday as well as any 5th ones that come along and base ourselves at Henbury Golf Club. Meetings usually start with a meal at 7.30pm followed by a speaker or occasional other social events. Guests and new members are always welcome at our meetings. Current charities we support include Bristol Area Stroke Foundation and the Pahar Trust Nepal – building schools in remote parts of the Himalayas. For further details please visit www.bristolnorthwestrotary.org or contact the club secretary on suketar@btinternet.com. Retired Professional Engineers' Club (Bristol) is a non‐profit making club that arranges regular events for retired professional engineers, whatever their background. Guests will be made most welcome, with a notional charge to cover the cost of tea and biscuits. Talks normally start at 14.00 in St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD, on the second Wednesday of the month. Further information on membership on our web‐site: www.rpec.co.uk or call Julian on 0117 968 2824. 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.

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94 What’s On & Community Events Westbury‐on‐Trym Townswomen's Guild meets at 2.15pm at Westbury Village Hall, 1 Eastfield Road, 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. Stoke Bishop Townswomen's Guild meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Village Hall, Stoke Hill at 2pm. We are a small Guild, so why not come along and make some new friends? We have speakers, Arts & Crafts and Social Studies groups, outings etc, and visitors are welcome ‐ free of charge. Further details from 9683671 or 9685638 Bristol Philatelic Society meet at 7.15p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the United Reform Church meeting rooms in Whiteladies Road. The first meeting is 12th September with a display and talk on the stamps and postal history of the British Occupation of the Italian Colonies. Thursday, 26th September is a display of Pneumatic Post in Vienna and Prague and Kinderdorf Balloonpost. For further information: John Roe 0145 477 6975 Like making Airfix models? The Avon Branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the BAWA club on Southmead Road at 8.00pm. New members are always very welcome. For more information contact Andy White on 0117 3300288 or visit www.ipmsavon.org.uk . Bristol Mahjong Club meets every Thursday 2‐5pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road . Experienced players and beginners welcome. British Mahjong Rules. Please contact Lee ‐ Mob: 0790 567 2979 or neeliej@hotmail.co.uk. 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. The Mosaic Singers are a small, friendly four‐part

local choir who meet to rehearse every 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. For more details please ring David Richards on 0117 968 2741 who will happily give you further information. 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. Henbury Singers, a non‐audition choir, meets on Thursday evenings from 7.40 to 9.15 pm in Stoke Bishop CE Primary school, Cedar Park. We sing mainly choral music from the classical tradition (Faure, Schubert et al) but also carols, folk songs, gospel and modern. Please contact Mary Whittington at secretary@henburysingers.org, or Frank Gibson – frank@henburysingers.org, check our website www.henburysingers.org or simply drop in on a Thursday evening. 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. The Henleaze Garden Club is a thriving club for anyone interested in anything to do with gardening ! With a healthy membership of 200 , this friendly club meets the first Wednesday of each month in the main hall at St Monica's, Cote lane, with a summer break when the club arranges coach trips. We invite expert speakers, produce a quarterly newsletter, have an annual plant sale and great Christmas event. Annual individual membership is £20 plus a £1 per visit, visitors are most welcome at £5 per visit, both to include refreshments and raﬄe. Please see www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk or contact Jane Voke 9622440 for more info. Renewal of membership will commence in September. 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

ELMLEA PARENTS' REUNION AND BARN DANCE Were your children at Elmlea Schools in the 1990s? Here's a great chance to catch up with old friends and have some fun.

Saturday 26th October 7pm Westbury‐on‐Trym Village Hall

Tickets £10 Phone ‐ Tina Farrell 07769696055

What’s On & Community Events practice classes on the fourth Thursday. New members are always welcome ‐ just come along and join in. Westbury on Trym Allotments & Gardens Association welcomes any new members ‐ just visit the trading hut on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00am to 11.00am (opposite the new look petrol station (formerly the Co‐op) on Falcondale Road. WoT’s Local Produce Market is held every fourth Saturday of the month (next on 26th October) 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 every 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 contact Sue Sills on 9628306. 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, every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. New members welcome. Tel Chris on 968 5640. Westbury Art Club meet every 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. Tai Chi ‐ friendly local classes. Beginners Tuesday. Improvers Friday. Both 11‐12am at the Greenway Centre. “I’ve been going for 3 years and enjoyed every class. Refreshed and invigorated, I go home with a spring in my step. Thoroughly recommended!”. Ffi: Karen 0117 9424167 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. 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. Every 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

98 What’s On & Community Events Tai Chi for Health class. Mondays from10.45am‐ 11.45am at GH Health and Fitness, Pembroke House, Pembroke Grove, Clifton BS83DA. Non members and beginners welcome. Sessions £5. For further information contact Sue or drop in Mobile 07929030209 www.sueqi.co.uk. 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 0117 2391005 for more details. 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. 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, zoerayne@adaltapilates.co.uk or visit www.adaltapilates.co.uk. 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. Zumba Gold ‐ Weds 5‐6pm ‐ the lighter way to enjoy the dance fitness class to music from all over

the world. Suitable for anyone wanting a lower impact, fun workout at a calmer pace. Zumba Fitness ‐ Weds 6.30 ‐ 7.30 ‐ get fit at your own pace and skill level using routines inspired by salsa, flamenco, cumbia etc. WOT Village Hall. Just turn up with water and a sense of humour. £5 per class. For more info please visit www.bristoldancezumba.co.uk or Marie 9634104 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 Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity‐Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, ( Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). Every Tuesday 7.30‐9.30pm. See wscbristol.com for details. Fallodon playgroup offers childcare for children aged 2 ½‐5 years old. We meet Monday – Friday (9.15 – 12.15pm) in Fallodon Way Scout Hut, Henleaze, and take the early years entitlement for 3‐ 4 year olds. Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us as ‘Good’ (April 2013). To arrange a visit please email fallodonplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk or text our mobile 07585817173 and we will get back to you. Jack in a Box Pre‐School Gymnastics for 0 ‐ 4 yr olds. We are a friendly, well established Henleaze group which runs 3 different fun and physical programmes for young children aged 0‐2yrs, 2‐3yrs and 3‐4yrs. We hold classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, BS9 4BT. For more details look at our website: www.jackinabox.info, or contact Kate on 0117 9623758, e‐mail:kate@jackinabox.info Little Hearts Toddler Group meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am‐1145am at Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 4DR. Story time followed by a snack for the children and tea/coffee and cake for the grown‐ ups, a craft activity, free play and singing. Contact littleheartstoddlers@yahoo.co.uk 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 ride‐ons. For mums and carers, a termly night out! So come and make some new

100 What’s On & Community Events friends ‐ please book a taster session. 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 Methodist Church Hall. We have a baby corner, crafts and lots of toys to play with. £1.00 per family per week, each session finishes with a lively singsong. For more information contact Caroline on 968 4894. 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.

Miscellaneous Activities and Notices Clifton Rotary Club welcomes new members of all ages and backgrounds ‐ all we ask is that people give their time, are interested in making new friends, building business contacts, using skills to help others and try new things you would never normally have thought of doing. Please find out more about us by emailing secretary@cliftonrotary.org. Henleaze Tennis Club has vacancies for players of all standards and ages. Whether you are an established player looking for a club, someone who is rusty or a student come along and try us out. For further information take a look at our web site www.henleazeltc.com and contact the secretary Pat Thomson 0117 950 5862. Bristol Brunel Probus Club for retired professional and businessmen. Meet at BAWA, Southmead Rd, once a month to enjoy a good lunch and a great mix of social events, regular speakers, visits and outings, to which wives and friends are warmly welcomed. For more details please ring Fred Martin on 0117 968 3875. Diabetes UK. Volunteers are needed for the launch of a new group to provide support and advice for people aﬀected by diabetes in west Bristol. Committee members are being sought for the Diabetes UK West Bristol Voluntary Group which will

help people affected by diabetes look after their health. There are more than 23,000 people affected by diabetes in Bristol. Diabetes is a major cause of lower limb amputation, blindness, kidney failure and stroke if the condition is not well managed. Diabetes UK has a network of voluntary groups across the country which, as well as providing support and information, also get involved in fundraising, campaigning to improve local diabetes services and planning social events. The group’s next meeting is in Westbury on Trym on September 12. Call the Diabetes UK South West office on 01823 448260 or email south.west@diabetes.org.uk for more information. Westbury Singers. We are an enthusiastic group of people who love singing in four‐part harmony. We rehearse on Monday evenings during school termtime in Reedley Road Baptist Church, Westbury‐ on‐Trym, under the leadership of our Musical Director Amy Slevin. We give performances in a variety of local venues. If you are interested in joining us please contact the Secretary Marilyn Baker on 0117 9683993 or email mazzb@hotmail.co.uk. Stroke can devastate lives. In a flash it can turn lives upside down. We at the Bristol Area Stroke Foundation understand the many problems people face as a consequence of stroke. We are currently looking for friendly, caring people to help us at our stroke groups in North Bristol. We need drivers with their own cars to transport people to groups and we need people to help at our groups. We pay a mileage allowance for car use. It is rewarding work to help someone who feels isolated at home because of their stroke, to get out for the afternoon and enjoy the stimulation and support of a stroke group. If you can help, please call Kerry or Amy on 0117 964 7657 or email office@basf.uk.com More Reading Buddies Wanted. Would you enjoy offering reading and language support to children for whom English is a second language? Can you help them improve their reading ability, benefiting both them as individuals and the wider class? Can you commit to giving one hour of reading time a week in term‐time? We are working with eleven schools in the Southmead, Brentry and Horfield areas. Training is offered, and your advanced CRB check is paid for by Bristol City Council. You would read with the same children each week and be part of a growing group of volunteers. For more information please contact Paul Harrod, at paul.harrod@gmail.com, or on 07576 150706. Redland Green Bowling Club invites both novices

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Thinking of Selling? Contact Bristol’s Local Expert Detached? Semi‐detached? Maybe a terraced house? And then there’s the question of how many bedrooms. A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network asked its estate agent members which properties are currently the most sought‐after by homebuyers – a good indication for potential home sellers wanting to enter the market. According to Relocation Agent Network, over 60% of estate agents surveyed said that semi‐detached houses are by far the most sought‐after amongst buyers. The next most popular are terraced houses, with nearly a fifth of Network agents indicating so. When asked what property sizes are most in demand, the vast majority of respondents (80%) said it was three bedroom properties. Network members also report improvements in the property market,

with 80% of respondents having sold more properties in the last two months compared to the same time last year. When considering Relocation Agent Network’s findings, it would appear that more sellers are needed to meet demand. Steve Smith, Manager of Ocean’s Westbury on Trym branch said “Whether you’ve got a one or five bedroom property, terraced or detached, we are Relocation Agent Network’s appointed Local Expert in Bristol and have the expertise to guide our customers through the selling process. “Our Network membership also means that we have access to potential out of town buyers moving into the area, providing an additional avenue for you to sell your home. Visit www.relocation‐ agent‐etwork.co.uk for more information on what our Network membership really means or contact us directly 0117 962 1973. Or pop into any of our branches ‐ we are on Westbury Hill in BS9”

Ocean Home 73 Westbury Hill Westbury on Trym BS9 3AD Tel: 0117 962 1973 www.oceanhome.co.uk

102 What’s On & Community Events 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. Bristol Concert Wind Band invites you to learn a woodwind/brass/percussion instrument this September even if you've never picked one up and can't read music. All you need is a strong desire to play and to learn with other musicians of the same standard in a friendly, supportive environment at a weekly, inexpensive class. We can even lend you an instrument. Our classes/bands cover complete beginners, improving, intermediate and experienced musicians. Much more information on BCWB, its bands and activities can be found on our website www.bristolconcertwindband.co.uk. 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 ring 0117 9096858. 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 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. Free electric blanket testing. Bristol City Council and Avon Fire and Rescue Services are again oﬀering

free electric blanket safety checks at the following venues. Also on oﬀer will be free safety advice and a chance of a free home safety inspection. Spaces are limited so booking is essential………make that booking now! The Council advises that if your blanket is over 3 years old it should be checked. Get your blanket checked now, minor faults will be repaired free of charge. Weds October 16th at Southmead Fire Station from 0930 to 1600. Other venues may be confirmed in the near future. For further information or to book a check please ring 0117 922 3522. Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park Local History Group are keen to welcome new members and visitors (£2 per meeting) to their programme of meetings. For more details please contact Jenny Weeks on 968 6010. Calling all would‐be bridge players. Would you like to learn to play bridge absolutely free? I am running "Bridge for Complete Beginners" sessions. If you are interested, please contact Terry Stygall Tel. 9091714, 07837300073 or by email at tc.stygall@gmail.com . 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. 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 2‐3 year olds and 3‐4 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. Do you, or does someone you know, need support following a relationship breakdown? Over the past 20 years Aquila has helped many people learn to cope and rebuild their lives following separation or divorce. Our next 8‐week self‐help course starts on Monday 23rd September in Clifton, Bristol. The course is facilitated by a group of trained men and women who have all experienced broken

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104 What’s On & Community Events relationships or divorce. If you would like to know more call Sian on 07807 058479, email bristol@hope‐ after‐heartbreak.co.uk or visit www.hope‐after‐ heartbreak.co.uk. The Bristol Grandparents' Support Group, for grandparents who are going through the trauma of not being able to have contact with your grandchildren, due to family breakdown. We meet every two months at 9, Park Grove, Westbury Park. Visit www.bristolgrandparentssupportgroup.co.uk for more info or contact Jane Jackson tel. 0117 9246496, mobile 07773 258270, or email jackson.jane@me.com. 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.

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General Knowledge Quiz answers from page 78. Agnos c; Bournemouth; Culloden; Danube; Esha Ness; Famagusta; Greyhound; Habsburg; Ipanema; Jojoba; Kenilworth; Ligature; McQueen; Nuremburg; Opal Fruits; Peppa Pig; Quidditch; Repertoire; Spitzbergen; Tomato; Ultravox; Vichyssoise; Walthamstow; Xbox; Yeltsin; Zac. Codeword Puzzle answers from page 60

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