The Bristol Nine September 2013 by Andy Fraser

Inside this issue: Crossword - the Bristol Pound (part 1) - Wartime recollections - General Knowledge Quiz - Prize Wordsearch - Pottery - Henleaze Library - the Jessie May Trust

Sept 2013 No 90

4 The Editor’s small piece Hi there, hope all is as well as can be in your world and that summer has been kind to those of you’ who’ve managed some time off, September always feels like the start of a new year ‐ a sort of warm January if you like. With the new academic year and people heading back to work after their summer break it is always a busy month, but this year is unprecedented as far as the BS9 is concerned. Let’s hope that the size of the magazine is reflective of a bit of a feel‐good factor returning to the economy, and daily life in general. So many advertisers in fact that I will have to devise a new indexing system as the current system is barely legible given the number of great local businesses I need to list. The difficulty of being a one man band is that in the absence of a 30 hour day (now there’s an idea to take into the Dragon’s Den) the amount of time dedicated to getting the advertising side of the magazine in shape in such a busy month means the content side suffers a little, so I’m not sure I have the balance quite right this month. On the plus side I have plenty of interesting stuff lined up for next month which should be a little less manic. Now a little sleep beckons ‐ I was so tired at lunchtime today that I lost track of my toast and the sardines went up in smoke under the grill. Do please get in touch if you have any interesting stories you’d like to share or if you are interested in joining the 130 or so businesses in advertising in these here pages. Have a great month and maybe see you at the excellent WoT Village Show on the 7th September.

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10 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

14 General Knowledge Quiz

This month you are tasked with discovering the name of the Bri sh ins tu on that is made up from the ini al le ers of the answers to the following general knowledge ques ons. To make it a li le harder the ques ons are not in the order needed to complete the puzzle, so you need to solve the anagram as well as the ques ons. However you are given the number of le ers in each answer. Best of luck. The sixth furthest planet away from the sun (6) The former capital and largest city in Kazakhstan (6) 1990’s indie band from Oldham, xxxxxxxx Carpets (8) Trendy green edible coastal plant ‐ marsh, golden and rock varie es (8) French made missile that sank HMS Sheﬃeld in the Falklands War (6) Mayonnaise‐based sauce o en served with fish (7) Resort in N Yorkshire that houses a top horse racecourse (6) Thin material made from hide used in early manuscripts (9) Major US based film and TV studios (9) Lake formed from erosion occurring in a

meandering river (5) Theatrical US rock singer born Marvin Lee Aday (8) Arc c‐dwelling toothed whale (7) Generic name for a young bird just leaving the nest (9) Home for diplomats in a foreign country (7) Clay flute origina ng from the Aztecs (7) Aircra flown by 617 Squadron during the Dambuster raids in WWII (9)

Bri sh / UK Royal house that provided 6 monarchs from George I to Victoria (7) Adept at using both the right and le hand (12) ______/__/__________ Answers on page 102

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18 Computer Corner with Mrs PC I wonder if like me, you became involved with the wonderful summer activity of searching for Gromits in and around Bristol? I found it a really fun pastime and strangely addictive. As you might imagine, I downloaded the “Detect‐ o‐Gromit” App on my iPhone and joined thousands of others in the pursuit of the cunningly hidden, and beautifully decorated statues of the famous cartoon dog. The App is reasonably priced at £0.69 and all profits all go to the Grand Appeal for the Children’s hospital. The App allows you to see photos of the Gromits and get information about the artists, inspiration, sponsors and it’s location. As you walk along, you can click “locate” and a map appears with the nearest Gromit marked on it. It shows you your location so you can track it down. This is made harder when the statue is hidden on the first floor of a building, however it works really well. If you have not used maps on your phone, you should try it. Google maps will show a little blue dot, which is your location and you can use it to find places or put in a postcode‐ really helpful when you are lost. The place you are looking for will be marked with a red arrow. It can also tell you how long it takes to get to your destination by car, public transport or on foot. Back to the Detect‐o‐Gromit App, the other thing it can do, is to record which Gromits you have found and encourage you to find more, by a system of achievement awards. The App gets full marks from me for being very user friendly and fun. You can also watch exclusive 'making of' films from the Gromit Unleashed artists, and listen to exclusive audio content about some of Bristol's most famous landmarks and find top tips on things to do in Bristol. Walking, running and cycling around the city in search of Gromits made me really appreciate

how wonderful our city of Bristol is. I saw places I had never been to and rediscovered others that I hadn’t visited lately, such as Arnos Vale Cemetery. The view from the top of M‐ Shed on a sunny day takes some beating, and wandering around the Harbourside with purpose was very enjoyable. I never tire of seeing the coloured houses of Clifton Wood from there. The website was also very good indeed and allowed you to print oﬀ maps and gain much of the same information as the App. If for some reason you have not managed to see many Gromits, you have until 8th Sept, so you better get looking! I will miss them when they are moved. In October they will be auctioned, so if you fancy having your very own Gromit, sign up for the Auction online. The trouble is choosing a favourite one! They are all so diﬀerent and so beautifully decorated. I am sure you all have your favourites. One of mine is “Blossom” which is near the Water Tower. If you haven’t downloaded the App or seen the website www.gromitunleashed.org.uk A friend of mine cycled and ran around all the Gromits in 24 hours for the Grand Appeal, as his son’s life was saved by the Children’s hospital. He raised approximately £9000, you can sponsor him too. http://www.justgiving.com/ grahamunleashed Whilst this article is a departure from my normal ones, I wanted to illustrate how the Internet and technology can help us get more from experiences, and raise money for a really good cause as well.

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22 The Bristol Pound At the tail end of 2012 I went along to an interesting presentation given by one of the members of the Bristol Pound Project. It was very informative and it was, we were told, very much a “long term project”. I wasn’t alone in leaving the meeting thinking that, on the balance of probability, rather than a long term initiative £B would be a short lived project ‐ one that would blaze in a fire of enthusiasm then gently fizzle away. After all, the question on most of the audience’s lips was “why?” In October 2013 The Bristol Nine magazine will start to accept Bristol Pounds and the first thing I ought to buy is a large slice of bristol‐ baked humble pie. This month sees the first birthday of the launch of the currency (the project itself has been going a while longer) and to celebrate the Bristol Pound team have a series of events lined up including hosting a Local Currency Week from 16‐22 September.

With this in mind we set out to track down the £B team and talk to them about the history of the project, of local currencies in general, and where Bristol Pound goes from here. Our chat with them was very interesting and we’ll feed it back to you in the October issue (we only met yesterday and haven’t had chance to write things up yet). If in the meantime you want to find out more about the basics of the project do go to their very good website www.bristolpound.org where you can find out amongst other things how to get involved. You can register as an individual online to open a £B account or order the forms and guidance necessary to apply for

a business account. If you want to get your hands on some of the lovely colourful paper Bristol Pounds (hard currency! ) then you can do so at any of the following Access Points.

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28 Constituency Matters With Charlotte Leslie MP Picture this: Isambard Kingdom Brunel approaches the West of England Partnership with a couple of great ideas for Bristol. “I’m going to build a whopping great bridge across the Avon Gorge” he says. “And I’m also going to build a brand new railway line from Bristol to London. Oh yes, with a stonking great station at either end too,” he adds, puffing that cigar. That’s right, he would have been told it was all impossible and it would never have happened. But the prospect the West of England Partnership, (which is a collection of local council leaders, officials and other decision makers) faces is not bridging a gap of empty space over a huge tidal river, many feet below. It is not laying a couple of hundred miles of brand new track through some rock‐face and across virgin land. It is simply putting some passenger trains on a small stretch of some perfectly usable, existing track, adding some double‐tracking in places, and re‐ opening a closed‐down station or two. All this from between £10m‐£20m – which, if you consider that re‐ doing the parking at Parkway Station apparently costs about £13m, and making a mess of White Ladies Road with small, pointless gardens down the middle which no one wanted cost a bit too, is not huge potatoes. This common‐sense, relatively modest railway scheme is known as ‘The Henbury Loop Line’. This loop line would create a ‘circle line’ round the city, joining up the line going north from Temple Meads in the east of the city, via Filton to a new, re‐opened Henbury Station and onwards to join the ever‐more popular Severn Beach Line, and back down via Clifton Down to Temple Meads. The doubters mutter that it is all just too difficult and can never happen. The West of England Partnership currently favour a re‐ opened station at Henbury, but as a cul‐de‐ sac turn‐back station ; like building a circuit board but not finishing the final millimetre to make the whole thing light up – madness. However, on a specially chartered train recently, we

proved the doubters wrong and proved it can happen. Along with First Great Western, I organised a trip for about a hundred people along that very track that we want to have re‐opened. From Temple Meads, up to Severn Beach and back down again via Clifton Down all took around an hour – about the same time it took some to drive to Temple Meads from Brentry. Indeed, before the Beeching cuts, it did happen – many passengers had happy memories of traveling on the Henbury Loop to places like ‘The Blue Lagoon’ at Severn Beach, in their younger days. Opening up the Henbury Loop Line to create a circle line around the city would be a game‐changer for Bristol. We could link our bus routes up strategically with any new stations; we could co‐ordinate our cycling strategy and locate park‐and‐rides in sensible, strategic locations. With Avonmouth Docks in line for a Deep Sea Container and about to start hosting cruise ships, and with Avonmouth and Severnside Enterprise Area really beginning to buzz with industry and jobs, it is a must. With several thousand houses planned for the northern fringe of Bristol, with a large Bristol Zoo development and a potential surfing lake alongside an already grid‐ locked M4‐M5 junction, it is a must. With schemes like Residents Parking Zones and a Congestion Charge being discussed to discourage motorists from the city, it is an absolute must. Even the Rail Minister saw the case. I took a cross‐ party delegation to see him to make the case for the Henbury Loop in person, and he made Department of Transport Officials available to help the West of England Partnership re‐look at the business case for the loop‐line. We have yet to hear whether the West of England Partnership have taken up this offer. With nearly the whole city, campaign groups like FOSBR and commentator Dave Wood behind this, I very much hope that the cooing of supportive words from our local decision makers will translate into something that actually matters: Action, and the Henbury Loop Line included in our transport plans as an absolute priority. As Isambard Kingdom Brunel historically proved, you can’t build a railway with lung‐power, actions speak louder than words. 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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30 Wartime Reminiscences I received a lovely letter recently from a local lady, Mrs Hillman, in which she shared some of her childhood memories of growing up and playing in the Westbury Park area during the war. With her permission I thought it would be nice to share it with readers, and hope it might stir up other similar memories or generate conversation with younger readers for whom the Second World War was something that happened only in history books. “I was born and grew up in Westbury Park, in a road oﬀ the first patch by the White Tree. We called them the first, second, third patch, Seven Sisters and Seawalls. My father worked for the Air Ministry in Sneyd Park during the war and my sister and I would often walk and meet him at the end of the day. Our first sight of the barbed wire made us quite frightened, but we soon got used to it, and also to the sight of the soldiers beyond. The Barrage Balloon site was by the Water Tower. One day the neighbours were all excited as one balloon had got loose and was heading towards the White Tree. Before it could be collected by the soldiers half was torn away ‐ many local ladies made blouses and underwear from it!

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I well remember the two static water tanks that were situated at the corner of Clay Pit Road and Westbury Park. We played many games around them during the war. Almost facing them was a school which was bombed. This left a large hole in the front and a lovely tree grew out of it and we could climb in and pick the blossom. Further down the front of the Westbury Park, coming up from North View, the first or second house was bombed but the family sheltered under the staircase which was left standing and the family were saved. The house was rebuilt in about 1948. Across the road from this house, just above the small round house where on Sunday evenings the neighbours, all dressed up, would meet and watch the world go by and discuss the latest gossip, was the Air Raid Shelter. This was a great place to play when it was wet, although the smell was not very nice. The second patch, from the White Tree up to Clay Pit Road, had many dips it and for us children it was somewhere to play wonderful games. We often tied branches together and gave concerts, charging a sweet or a halfpenny to see the show. We also had Grandfather Grandmother and Shipwreck Trees which we would climb and have great adventures in. One night the Germans dropped a lot of incendiary bombs and shrapnel on the Down. Next day we took our helmets with us and filled them up with the scrap, selling the shrapnel to the rag and bone man for a few pennies. I could fill many pages with wonderful memories of my childhood in Westbury Park Village, as it was then known, and playing on the Downs. Even though the war was on we never felt afraid there, but our parents always knew where we were and we knew what time we had to be home.” Mrs Hillman’s letter has made me wonder if there are other readers who might like to share their memories. If so, do please get in touch ‐ contact details on page 4 ‐ and I’ll have a go at collating and publishing them. Many thanks.

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WESTBURY ON TRYM VILLAGE SHOW Saturday 7th September 2013 - 11am to 5pm The 34th Westbury on Trym Village Show’s theme will be Urban Wildlife with our very special guest of honour, Mike Dilger – The One Shows wildlife expert. www.mikedilger.co.uk There are 91 competition classes in total which, as well as all your old favourites (inc. men’s cookery ‐ see below) now include best 30‐ second video, best photo taken on a mobile phone. We now have creative activities in woodwork, metal work and enamelling as well as a new ‘Best Junior School Garden’ trophy and prize.

Recipe Corner Blackberry & Apple Turnovers Gents listen up. The “men‐only” cookery class in the WoT Village Show this year is Blackberry & Apple Turnovers. You can use any recipe you like but this one might inspire you. Get your entry form in. Ingredients (Makes 6 turnovers) 100g cream cheese, at room temperature 50g caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 375g pack chilled ready rolled puﬀ pastry 300g fresh blackberries 3 eating apples, cored, peeled, and diced. 2 ‐3 tablespoons milk, for sealing and glazing pastry 2 ‐3 tablespoons brown sugar, for sprinkling Directions 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (gas mark 6). Lightly grease a baking tray. 2. Place your diced apple in a saucepan, add 3 tbsp of water and simmer gently for a couple of minutes until the apple just starts to soften. Remove from the heat and strain. 3. Mix the cream cheese, sugar and cinnamon

This year we will have 14 events/activities to take part in on the day, all based on our Urban Wildlife theme, including a live owl show, beekeeping, drama for the little’uns with Animal Antics, Avon Wildlife Trust, Wildlife through a Microscope and moth trapping and release. Musical entertainment comes from the Mosaic Singers and Westerleigh Brass Band, and there will be hot and cold refreshments galore. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 7th September from 11 to 5 and in the meantime don’t forget to visit www.wotvs.co.uk to see the wide range of exciting show classes and choose the ones you will enter. together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Set aside. 4. To make the turnovers; Lightly flour your work surface and unroll the puﬀ pastry. Cut into 6 equal squares. Place 1 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each square. Top with 6 to 8 blackberries, a portion of the apple, brush the edges with milk, then fold over to make a triangular turnover. Press the edges together firmly to seal, or crimp them with a fork. 5. Arrange the turnovers on the prepared baking tray. Brush each one with milk and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 10 ‐15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving, then serve to the judge with a spoonful of clotted cream and a suitably filled plain brown envelope (optional depending in your morality).

36 back of the head. The top should be somewhere between the top of your ears and the top of your head. It is estimated that more than 20% of people involved in rear-end collisions will suffer whiplash as a result.

Whiplash is the term given to a hyperextension hyperflexion injury to the cervical spine, resulting in the over stretching of the soft tissues of the throat and neck. It sometimes also causes damage to the cervical facet joints and discs. Other Symptoms that are associated with Whiplash ▪ Arm hand pain / numbness; ▪ Concentration difficulties; ▪ A change in bladder or bowel function from pressure of the seat belt; ▪ Leg / foot pain; ▪ Knee pain; ▪ Bruising from the seat belt. Common Causes of Whiplash ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Car accidents; Falls or slips; Contact sports e.g. rugby and boxing; Non contact sports such as diving, horse riding, gymnastics and motor racing.

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Self Help ▪ Adjust your headrest to the correct position; ▪ Painkillers / Anti-inflamatories; ▪ Cold / Hot treatment to reduce inflammation; ▪ Gentle movement of the body and neck; ▪ Think carefully about your pillow use; ▪ Visit your osteopath who regularly treat the symptoms of Whiplash. Osteopathic Treatment for Whiplash Your osteopath will take a detailed case history and examination. Osteopathic treatment for whiplash focuses on relieving cervical soft tissue strain and addressing the mechanical realignment of the body. To do this your osteopath will work on many areas of the body and may advise on posture and your daily life activities. You will often be given exercises as part of your longer term care plan. In some cases your osteopath may refer you back to your GP or advise you to get a MRI scan of your neck or back to show whether or not there is a specific disc injury. The sooner treatment is received, the better the results, as research shows that symptoms present three months after the accident are more likely to be persistent. The Yew Tree Clinic is a friendly, family-focused clinic. We integrate Structural Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropody, Holistic Massage, Facial Care and Hypnotherapy, in a professional, relaxed and comfortable environment. Our practitioners commonly treat people of all ages and fitness levels from the elderly to the newborn, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children, babies and sports people.

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37 Wildlife and Pots I think it regularly and said if often, but I do love Bristol. For all sorts of reasons. It has big, famous, in‐ your‐face things, it has a small‐city feel with a big city buzz, it’s forward thinking and a bit wacky too. And today the thing I love about it is that it has little places that are meant to be discovered, that are slightly secret, that surprise you. There are loads of them ‐ the old steps that run up from Jacob Wells Roads to Clifton Wood (the Devil’s Steps as one person I know calls them), the local railway that gives you a very diﬀerent perspective on the city from BTM to Severn Beach, the Gazebo in Sanctuary Gardens, Sneyd Park. I daresay we all have our favourites.

Which brings me nicely on to pottery Gromits. I remember when I first moved to this part of Bristol seeing, on dilapidated roads signs, reference to a Wildlife Park in Westbury. It was several years more before I actually found where it was, and more again before it was brought to life on finding some black and white film footage of it on the net. But does it still exist? Well yes, but of a fashion. What was once, apparently, home to seals, birds of prey, otters and the like is now an 11 acre sanctuary, home to nothing more exotic than the indigenous wildlife that chooses to make its home there ‐ and a couple of Shetland ponies too, cared for by the volunteer custodians of the “park”. It is an urban oasis of tranquillity and nature, left to do what it wants ‐ be naturally wild. I was aﬀorded a meander around the sanctuary, that consists roughly of the area on the banks of the Trym from the Dial House to Badock's Wood. It is held in trust by a charity, custodians of the land that was once part of the grounds of Holmwood House, and is maintained and managed by a group of volunteers as an area where wildlife can survive and thrive. It is twenty years since the park was closed to the public, and contrary to many an

incorrect rumour over the years, the park will continue to remain a sanctuary whilst in the hands of the charity trustees.

However there is new activity at the park and part of it has reopened to the public. Jenny Ashby, Volunteer Co‐Ordinator, has a background in pottery, having studied ceramics at Bath Spa University, and has been the driving force behind the refurbishment of the old gift shop at the entrance to the park. With the help of a team of volunteers, local scouts, chippies, plumbers and sparkies, the shop has been re‐ commissioned as a pottery studio. Here Jenny has started to hold open days to raise awareness of her new venture, Wot Pots ‐ studio based (and mobile too) pottery company that delivers a range of workshops, courses and parties where you can have a go at pottery creation and painting. The first two sessions have been a huge success (with three sessions on the first day) full of local people of all ages creating and decorating their own Gromit figurines.

Since graduating Jenny has been involved in a number of charitable and voluntary organisations, using pottery as a means of engaging and entertaining people from vulnerable and disadvantages groups locally. “I love working with clay as it is a therapeutic medium that engages people and promotes wellbeing”, she says, and her new venture has a strong social enterprise basis as future projects in the park will benefit from funding

38 generated by Wot Pots (as did the Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal which will receive a donation from the recent open days.

Jenny now has a full programme of events, classes and workshops suitable for all ages and skills ‐ both in her studio or on a come‐to‐you basis ‐ including the following ‐ Beginners Pottery course ‐ Monday mornings 10am‐ 12.30pm and Wednesday afternoons 12 ‐ 2.30pm. 4 week courses starting Monday 30th September or Wednesday 2nd October.

Drop‐In Pottery Painting ‐ Saturdays 10am ‐ 5pm. Drop in Clay Workshops ‐ Sundays 11.30am and 2pm. For more details about the variety of activities available from Wot Pots visit Jenny’s website or give her a call , as whilst some sessions are drop‐in others are best booked in advance . In the meantime work continues to manage Westbury Wildlife Park for the local flora and fauna, which appear to be thriving ‐ and who knows, maybe some time in the future some form of occasional access might be made available to allow Bristol’s human population a look in on this urban wildlife heaven. Call Jenny on 07527 957237 or visit www.wotpots.co.uk Wot Pots Westbury Wildlife Park Trym Road Westbury on Trym Bristol BS9 3ET

39 Help for busy families …. A real life ‘Mrs Doub ire’ LIKEMYMUM was started by 2 working mums and as working mums we recognised the need for support at home whilst we were at work. We found that the best support came from those who had brought up their own families especially those where their children had flown the nest and they wanted to help other families with their childcare needs In todays, busy working society, LIKEMYMUM is a childcare agency based in and around Bristol who has recognised that a lot of families with children at school age need help with the school pick up, taking children to clubs and socie es, making the tea and helping children with homework in the comfort of the families own home LIKEMYMUM are looking to provide families with a so ‐called ‘Mrs Doub ire’ or ‘Mary Poppins’ which means someone who already has experience of bringing up their own children and can help other families by working flexible hours and providing necessary childcare support. So for children at school that want to come back home at the end of a long school day, LIKEMYMUM can find someone to help make that happen.

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40 The Jessie May Trust You may not realise it, but the Jessie May Trust began right here in BS9. So who was Jessie May? Jessica May was the daughter of Chris and Philippa Purrington. She died in 1994 from a genetic condition known as severe Spinal Muscular Atrophy – she was just 4 ½ months old. The Purringtons were from High Wycombe but her grandparents lived in Westbury on Trym. Whilst the family were visiting Bristol, Jessica was admitted to Southmead Hospital. The family learnt that the support they had received back at home in High Wycombe was not available to families caring for similar children at home in the Bristol. Jessica was cared for by her family at home throughout her illness. She died peacefully at home in her father’s arms, in privacy, with dignity and surrounded by all those who loved her. Jessica’s parents and her Bristolian family were determined to do what they could to enable other children with conditions like Jessica’s and their families to have support in their own homes and the choice to die at home when that time comes. After a lot of hard work and perseverance Jessie May was oﬃcially launched in 1996. They started in a small oﬃce in Southmead Hospital, with the first Jessie May nurse and a fundraiser / administrator. Within a short time a further two part time nurses were recruited. At the start 6 children were referred to Jessie May and within a year that number had grown to 27. Since then Jessie May Nurses have been providing a Children’s Hospice at Home Service and have so far provided care for over 200

children throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. All the children they care for have life limiting conditions and are not expected to reach adulthood. Today, demand is sadly as strong as ever with over 70 children being cared for and a further 25 families receiving bereavement support. The service given by Jessie May Nurses is unique in that it is family led, flexible and provides true respite for parents as well as a welcome change in routine for a child. Jessie May Nurses build a strong trusting relationship with the whole family so parents know their child is in safe hands when they visit. They also provide practical and emotional support, end of life care and bereavement support for up to five years after a child’s death. Their work has been recognised nationally with some children and nurses being featured on BBC’s Children in need and ITV’s X‐factor last Christmas. As so often more could be done if the money was available. Last year 250 home visits had to be cancelled or delayed as family emergencies were responded to. Recently a Parent said “Without help from Jessie May Nurses we wouldn’t be able to go anywhere or do anything by ourselves. I don’t know how we’d manage without them; it’s just a godsend.”

To maintain the current level of care Jessie May needs to raise over £800,000. Whilst some government support is received most comes from voluntary contributions. If you would like to know more, volunteer or give financial support please visit www.jessiemay.org.uk or call 0117 9616840.

Breaking up is never easy … People some mes say that, if you get married, you put your assets at risk. Whilst there may be some truth in that, it is on divorce that the real problems can arise. How can you protect your assets in a divorce? The answer may not be roman c but it is prac cal, which is to plan for what should happen to your assets before you get married. Taking steps to enter into a pre‐nup al agreement is likely to save a lot of headaches in the event of a divorce. An example of this was seen in the case of Radmacher v Grana no, which involved a pre‐nup al agreement entered into by a German heiress and her husband‐to‐be. Ms Radmacher was worth hundreds of millions of pounds and her father was, unsurprisingly keen to see her assets protected. Although there were technical flaws with the agreement, it was eventually upheld by the Court and Ms Radmacher's fortune was saved from Mr Grana no. Whilst a Divorce Court can s ll override the terms of a pre‐nup al agreement it is now recognised that couples should be allowed to enter an agreement about how their assets would be divided on divorce and the Court will then be reluctant to interfere without good cause.

However, to make the agreement as water ght as possible, you need to make sure that you have the right expert advice and that you make the agreement in a mely fashion. It is no use, for example, thrus ng the pen into your poten al spouse's hand on the eve of the wedding because it may be considered that some sort of undue pressure was brought to bear on them. This would poten ally invalidate the agreement. For this reason, both par es should receive independent legal advice before entering into any agreement. Company assets on divorce What happens if your assets are not owned by yourself or your spouse but by a company? A company is a separate legal en ty so its property is not considered to be the property of the spouse. Such assets are not generally available for distribu on on a divorce. The recent case of Prest, heard by the Supreme Court stated that the posi on could alter if company property was in fact held in trust for the husband or wife. This means that, where one person is very clearly in control of a company and that person uses the company assets as a personal 'piggy bank' it may be that those assets are available to the spouse. In which case, a company could be ordered to transfer the property as part of a divorce se lement.

43 So, the message from these two recent cases is that the more complicated the personal or business assets are, the more complex, the ul mate division of a couple's assets is likely to be. Sensible precau ons can be taken by addressing these points at the outset by making a pre‐nup al agreement with solicitors who are experts in this field. We will be happy to provide an ini al free half‐hour telephone consulta on.

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Summer is now well and truly upon us ‐ that nice weather. However we are not alone in liking the warmer weather. We are seeing flea problems in our surgeries on a daily basis at the moment ‐ with both pets and their owners suffering! So at Animal House Vets we have put together some information to help pet owners understand the problem, along with our “Bug Busting Pack” to help keep things under control There are many misconceptions about fleas and the ease with which we can get rid of them. The problem is that every single adult flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day for every day it is alive ‐ and in a nutshell that is the problem. These eggs fall off your pet and into your home and eventually emerge as new adult fleas. So over the course of just one month one flea can produce over 1,000 eggs, and unfortunately fleas are rarely found on their own. With this in mind it is no surprise that the problem can rapidly multiply and become unmanageable. Routine treatment will help prevent flea infestations from occurring. Whilst there are a wide range of flea treatments available today not all of them are equally effective. Our recommended flea treatment works by killing fleas on your pet and any eggs they may lay. In addition it also helps to eliminate developing flea stages in your pet’s environment, namely your home ‐ offering a more effective long term solution.

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Bristol Half Marathon runners – getting to the finish line The Physiotherapy and Sports Massage team at University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic in BS9 are sharing tips on last minute injuries and preparing for race day With Bristol Half Marathon only 2 weeks away, the Downs is full of runners enjoying the sunshine and some hard long runs. This year, the race is celebrating its silver anniversary! Over 25 years it has had many celebrity and elite runners, such as former 1500m world record holder Steve Cram, 2009 and 2010 Womens’ Bristol Half Marathon winner, former Bristol Uni student and 2012 Olympic Marathon Runner Claire Hallissey (pictured) and local two time Olympian Nick Rose. Some may remember that Bristol hosted the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 2001 alongside the Bristol Half Marathon. Runners taking part were able to follow in the footsteps of winners Paula Radcliffe and Haile Gebrselassie. Their respective winning times (66 minutes, 47 seconds and 60 minutes, 3 seconds) on the flat, fast course were inspirational. Most runners, however, are regular Bristolians and those from nearby counties, fitting in training around busy work and family life. They range in abilities from beginner to elite, and all with different needs and goals. The University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic have partnered the race for over 10 years, providing information and support for runners in the lead up to race day, at the race and beyond. Every year, they see runners with last minute niggles and injuries, and work with them to help them get to the finish line. Common problems include: • Delayed onset muscle soreness post run • Knee pain (‘Runner’s knee’ and anterior knee pain) • Achilles pain Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS DOMS usually becomes apparent 24 hours post exercise, and can last from up to 3 days. If you have muscle pain the day after a run and find it harder to walk and move than you normally would, you are experiencing DOMS. Most of us have had this pain and wondered where it comes from. DOMS isn’t due to an accumulation of lactic acid. Higher intensity workouts that you are not used to, like hill sessions or intervals, resulting in muscle microtears, are often the cause. Treatment and prevention can help. Sports massage two or 3 days after your longest training runs and in the week post race are very useful, as it stimulates circulation and wellbeing, while gradually incorporating hills or interval training can help muscles adapt to exertion. Elite runners jump in the ice bath to help avoid DOMS, but research into this is limited, so you don’t feel you have to do this!

Runners’ knee, or iliotibial band syndrome (ITB syndrome), often comes from pushing yourself too far, too fast. Reduced hip and abdominal strength, endurance and control can lead to repeated strain and inflammation around and in the bursa (fluid filled sac) underneath ITB on the outer side of the knee. Pain is worsened by walking and running, especially coming down hill or down stairs. Ice can help: apply it to the outside of the knee for 10 minutes every couple of hours for the first 24-48 hours after the run. Correct diagnosis, swift alleviation of symptoms and addressing underlying causes such as reduced hip strength and muscle tightness must be addressed to eliminate pain.

Anterior knee pain is pain from structures at the front of the knee. This could be symptomatic of a few problems, such as patello-femoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae and patellar tendinopathy. There may be anatomical reasons for the pain, such as problems with knee cap and foot alignment, as well as reduced quads and hip muscle control. Physiotherapy is a standard first line of treatment for this, with techniques such as massage, taping and strengthening having proven success. Achilles pain in the experienced runner may result from inflammation at the base of the tendon, while inexperienced runners can get mid and upper tendon pain and tightness from overload. Calf raises over the edge of a step, as shown above, can help, and expert guidance is recommended. Again, sports massage and ‘hands on’ Physio can speed up recovery. We are here to help you get over the finish line and earn your race medal! We treat runners of all ages and abilities. If you are injured, come and see our therapists. Appointments daytime and evenings. University of Bristol Sports Medicine Clinic: 2 locations Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane, BS9 2BJ. Phone: 0117 962 6718 Tyndall Ave, Clifton, BS8 1TP. Phone: 0117 928 8810 OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF THE BRISTOL 10K AND HALF MARATHON

Wellbeing, what is it? And how you can have more! I’ve been recently made aware that in reading these monthly musings some aren't sure what I’m on about. Is this an advertisement? Well, I use this space to speak about wellbeing because that is what I want for everyone. Men included. That said, Westbury Trym and Tone is a ladies only gym. I suppose here I can include men. So, I hope my words contribute something towards your wellbeing and if you ladies find yourselves in need of a fun workout that strengthens your metabolism, come check us out with a free trial workout. It might help you get into that smashing Christmas dress and the following might help you feel smashing in it. In looking for some scientific studies, I’ve recently discovered positive psychology. Yeah! And no, it’s not positive thinking. It is a branch of psychology which focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. And they’ve come up with some great stuff. At the following website you can take tests to measure these and other wellbeing influencers and see how you compare with the rest of the population. www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu There are also practical exercises that you can do to improve elements of your overall wellbeing. One example of an exercise is ‘What Went Well’. This exercise is useful because research has discovered that people who hove more joy in their lives show more gratitude. Why not give it a go? For a week write down 3 things that went well each day. They don’t have to be big things. Yeah, there’s milk in the fridge for my coffee! Give it a try, what you might gain could change your outlook on life. Of course they believe that exercise and meditation are useful activities in the pursuit of wellbeing so maybe I’m biased. ;-) Whatever you choose to do in your pursuit of wellbeing, be it change your diet, exercise or a combination of the two, do it consistently. Think about ‘What Went Well’ today. And why not give meditation a go? Remember your weight and fitness level is only a symptom of your lifestyle. Yours in fun and fitness, Joline Dunn

50 Friends of Henleaze Library Have you recently experienced the pleasure of being read to? Enjoyed some Spanish food or joined in singing of Swahili folk songs? Wanted to learn how to make wine or beer out of our local hedgerow plants? Joined in a poetry workshop? Or wondered what the Downs were like in the 1800’s when you were more likely to see sheep and racehorses than kites and footballers? All these delights and more have been oﬀered to those who turn up to Henleaze Library to enjoy one of its “Friends” events.

Last month I talked about the great service we get from our two libraries in Westbury‐on‐Trym and Henleaze, and the new “At Home” city‐ wide book‐lending service. This month I want to highlight a unique voluntary “service” in Bristol. A few years ago we set up a small group: “Friends of Henleaze Library”, whose aim is to lay on evening events, many with a literary

theme, some more general, that will encourage more people into our library, and raise some money for “extras” such as the garden table and chairs visitors have enjoyed this summer. The events are there to entertain and inform. They are very good value at typically £5 per ticket including some refreshments – and they are on your doorstep! We’re a small group, currently chaired by Kathryn of the Durdham Down bookshop, and have two events coming up. On 5 December our usual atmospheric Christmas readings are being replaced by something on a Jane Austen theme this anniversary year ‐ do come in costume! And on 8 October, 7pm at the library, our own Nick Rawlinson, local author from Westbury Park, will be presenting “Blake: for beginners – a reader’s guide”. Tickets £5 to include wine and cheese. Whatever the theme, there will always be books to borrow from our two local libraries, before or afterwards, and if you fancy a book to oﬀer as a present or to treasure yourself, Kathryn always brings along some to look through. People always have a good time but we’d love to enrol a few more “Friends” for ideas, a little bit of help with publicity to get the word out or just on the evening. If you’d like to know more, contact Sue Mundy at Henleaze Library, tel: 0117 903 8541. You can look forward to a warm welcome!

Avon Counselling and Psychotherapy Service in Bristol including Redland, Cotham, Cli on and City Centre Psychotherapy helps if you are: • Anxious and depressed • Uncertain and confused about your path in life • Experiencing diﬃcul es in a key rela onship • Trying to cope with a significant loss • Feeling lonely, isolated or overly self cri cal • Trying to find some deeper meaning in your life Our charitable organisa on was founded 25 years ago. We are a group of experienced professional counsellors and psychotherapists who work in Bristol and Bath. We oﬀer individual sessions, as well as supervision and couples counselling. We can also provide short‐term low cost therapy if you are on certain benefits.

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53 The Soil Association and the Better Food Company keep Bristol buzzing! In response to the near catastrophic decline in bees and other pollinators in the UK, the Better Food Company has teamed up with Bristol‐based organic campaigning charity, the Soil Association, to get Bristol buzzing! The Soil Association’s campaign to get bee harming pesticides banned saw a victory for the bees recently when the EU voted to suspend the use of three neonicotinoid pesticides in agriculture – believed to be one of the main reasons for the decline in bees. As part of the campaign, the Soil Association is oﬀering a pack of bee‐friendly free phacelia seeds to anyone who joins or donates (see leaflet enclosed); packs of seeds are also available for a minimum donation of £1 from the Better Food Company’s stores on Whiteladies Road and in St Werburghs. If planted in September, the seeds should come up

next Spring, providing a vital source of food for bees emerging from their hives as the weather gets warmer. Stephen Last from the Soil Association says “Bees love phacelia and the more bee‐friendly spaces we create, the better for the bees. We want to see Bristol buzzing and the people of Bristol leading the way in helping to rebuild the bee populations of Britain” Better Food Company’s Phil Haugton agrees. “I’ve seen very few honey bees this year, which highlights their plight. But the good news is that we can all contribute towards bringing bees back to our fields, farms and gardens.”

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57 The Downs Recorder - Richard Bland Aliens on the Downs A recent survey has revealed around 320 species of trees and plants on the Downs, and this does not include grasses. But quite a lot of these are not native species. Some have arrived because they have been planted, and this applies especially to the trees. Indeed very many of the trees on the main avenues round the Downs are not native; they include Horse Chestnuts that came from Albania, Black Pines from Austria, the Black Walnut, Silver Maple, Red Oak and False Acacia from North America, the Tree of Heaven from China, The Turkey Oak and Holm Oak from the Mediterranean and hybrid Cherries from Japan. Three species are man‐made hybrids, the Common Lime the London Plane, and the Huntingdon Elm. A large number of Red Hawthorns were planted some 40 years ago, but they are not doing well as the rootstock of native Hawthorn has tended to take over. There are also one or two specimens of thorns from North America. But some are plants that people have illegally dumped from their gardens. These include Day Lilies near the Sea Walls, Red Hot Poker and Pampas Grass in the Gully. Japanese Knotweed has been dumped at two sites. Spanish Bluebells, a common garden species are hyrbidising with the native Bluebell.

Some people have planted Crocus, Daffodil and Snowdrops, sometimes as a memorial, which are pretty in the spring, but don’t really belong in the wild area that the Downs should be. Autumn Cyclamens are common on the Stoke Bishop side of the Downs. There are three famous species of garlic from the Mediterranean that were deliberately thrown over the cliff because the person who did this a century ago thought they would improve the Gorge. One of them, Honey Garlic, is restricted to one tiny triangle of cliff, one, Rosy Garlic, is indeed very pretty on the cliff by the Observatory in Spring, and one, Keeled Garlic, has spread mightily all over the surface of the Downs and in spring looks like Chives. There are two examples of Christmas Trees that have clearly been planted. Many are garden plants that have jumped over the garden wall on their own. They include Rosemary near Ivywell Road, Bay trees have sown some themselves in at least two places, as have Laurel. There are apple and pear trees derived from picnics in the past, and the Winter Heliotrope, an aggressive ground cover plant that flowers in the winter, is spreading at the bottom of Bridge Valley Road. Leycesteria and Laurestinus are not uncommon, and Holm Oak has become a major menace on the Gorge cliff face. There are three or four species of Cotoneaster, one of which can turn the cliffs of the Gorge red when it ripens in the autumn. Snowberry occasionally forms dense patches of scrub especially near Upper Belgrave Road. Buddleia is less frequent than might be expected. Danish Scurvy Grass has spread along the Portway, Canadian Fleabane can occur anywhere, as can Opium Poppy, Oxford Ragwort and Columbine. Despite the threat sometimes posed by these plants, a wonderful and precious assemblage of rare Limestone grassland species continue to flourish.

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A DATE TO BREAK! Katie Hughes, Solicitor with AMD Solicitors considers the tricky area of break clauses and the importance of getting it right. A break clause entitles the benefitting party to terminate the lease term early without penalty and can provide welcome relief to the tenant who wants out of their premises early or the landlord who wants to develop. As a consequence of the economic climate over the past few years, break clauses have become increasingly vital for the tenant looking to rent their first commercial premises or expand into bigger premises or, the tenant who took on a lease when the rental market was at its peak and now cannot afford to pay the costly rent. With the commercial rental market not as buoyant and tenants harder to find, landlords have been reluctant to let good tenants walk away from the lease early. A break date can either be a specific date within the term or at any time during the term on a rolling basis. Break clauses are generally conditional but beware some conditions are more complicated than they first seem. For the party with the benefit of the break clause, it does not pay to be complacent, as the consequence for not strictly complying with the break clause conditions is lost opportunity and the associated financial implications. A recent High Court case highlighted the need to be vigilant when exercising a break

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The Good and the Bad . . . Possibly more than at any me this year, there is currently a very sharp focus on the winners and losers of low interest rates. The

Mr. Phil James Dip. FFS Tel: 01275 373348 or 07847 490270 Email: p.james@grosvenorconsultancy.co.uk announcement by the new Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney at the beginning of August certainly gave the impression that this is not about to change any me soon. Therefore if you have been pu ng oﬀ doing anything

65 about the impact on your finances, maybe now is the me to look at it

Do You Have A Mortgage? If so, you need to look at it. It’s considered by many to be the best me to remortgage for 6 years. Standard & Poors recently suggested more than half of all bank borrowers could save money by switching to a new mortgage provider. Fixed Rates are more a rac ve than they have been at any me since the start of the credit crunch. Meanwhile lender’s variable rates have been gradually creeping upwards over the past few years. If you are on a standard variable rate (SVR), you may be be er oﬀ fixing. It may save you money each month and provide protec on against the rise in interest rates…when it happens. A 5 year fix makes more sense to me than a 2 year fix. The best 5 year fixed currently is 2.44% from a lender with an SVR of 4.99%. Even if you are on a fixed rate that commenced a few years ago with a redemp on penalty, it might be worth considering a new deal as the rate is likely to be lower. You will also be giving yourself addi onal security by extending the fixed term.

Do You have Savings? You have ‘seen’ the interest on your deposits fall oﬀ a cliﬀ, however you may not have fully

taken on board the implica ons. Banks and Building Socie es do not currently need your savings as they have access to cheap money from the Government. If they do not need it – then they will not pay you for it. I would suggest this is not a temporary short term blip. ‘Real Infla on’ is higher than either CPI or RPI. Therefore in real terms your capital is losing more than double the interest rate you are receiving. The best instant access accounts are about 1.5% at this me. It is not really a ‘safe haven’. Solu ons? ▪ Don’t put it all in one place. Keep some of it accessible and shop around. ▪ Then iden fy what savings you will not need for 2 or 3 years and get a be er rate of interest on this. ▪ Then iden fy what savings you will not need for 5 years or longer and invest that perhaps considering a li le more risk. ▪ Talk to a independent financial adviser. Phil James – Grosvenor Consultancy Ltd. There are advantages and disadvantages to using all of these strategies and they depend on individual circumstances so don’t take ac on without seeking competent advice. Tax rules, rates and allowances are all subject to change. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax advice and some forms of oﬀshore investments. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount you invested. Rates for mortgages and savings are taken from www.money.co.uk as at 9/08/2013.

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72 Friends of Blaise The 13th June this year was an important date in the calendar for Blaise. It was formal judging day for renewal of their Green Flag Award. Could the Estate maintain their record and retain the Flag for the 5th year in succession. During the past year the Parks and Estates Dept. of the City Council has had to absorb cuts in budgets and personnel and Blaise has been no exception. How to retain the requirement of the Green Flag was therefore going to be a greater challenge than ever. Blaise is unusual in that it provides interest for the whole family to enjoy. A great play area for children, an interesting Museum for all the family, an entertainment area for plays, punch and judy, music concerts and other entertainment. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty centred around a deep gorge. It has a Castle open to the public on the third Sunday of each month during the summer. Large areas of mown grassland and open downs. It has sites of historic interest and interesting geology. Modern toilets, a café and free parking. The maintenance of such a diverse area is a big challenge for the Council and it is essential that the general public play their part in helping to achieve high standards by removing all their litter and avoiding any damage. The inspectors are well aware of this problem and will be looking to see that the Council is actively taking steps to get the public on their side. What is the Green Flag? It is a scheme owned by the Government, through the Department of Communities and local government, though it is managed under contract by other agents familiar with the management of parks and open spaces. The scheme was set up in1996 to recognise and reward green spaces in England and Wales that met the laid down high standards. Both Primary and Secondary schools may be awarded the green flag in recognition of steps taken towards making the

school eco friendly. To take part in the scheme applicants must apply each year to keep their Green Flag Award and winning sites are eligible to fly a green flag in their park for a year. Sites for Green Flags are judged against 8 criteria:‐ ▪ A welcoming place. ▪ Healthy, safe and secure ▪ Clean and well maintained ▪ Sustainability ▪ Conservation and Heritage ▪ Community involvement Marketing ▪ ▪ Management A date of 29th July was fixed for the announcement of winners, and a group representing Blaise and many other parks met in the Dairy Garden to hear their fate. Mayor Ferguson and representatives from the Council were there and a small presentation ceremony held where the winning parks and Estates were handed their certificates. Yes, Blaise had retained their award for the 5th Year running.

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75 which in simple terms means you will free up more time to relax and therefore more “me‐time”. This is the purpose of September – Time to Get Your Ducks in efficiency. Who could argue with that? a Row As an example, one thing I do every To me, September always evokes a sense weekend is menu‐plan. I look in my diary of ‘Back to School’ and memories of the and work out how many lunches and anticipation (and sometimes dread!) of a evening meals I need to prepare for the new term; the first page of a brand new week ahead. This includes whether I’ll be exercise book, new shoes and a back‐to‐ out and about at lunch time (in which case school haircut. This month, why not I need easy to eat sandwiches), and if embrace the Back to School ‐ aka Get your friends are coming over for supper I will Ducks in a Row ‐ feeling by employing a usually cook something a bit special. I few simple strategies to make your life then take out the recipe books and decide easier? what I’d like to eat this week. Having checked what is in the cupboards and Perhaps it’s time to establish a ‘school freezer, I write the shopping list, and by night’ routine (whether you have school‐ the end of the weekend, or Monday at the aged children or not) – laying out latest, I have enough food in for the week. tomorrow’s clothes and gym kit, and maybe preparing a packed lunch to speed However you decide to embrace it, a few up your mornings? If you have children, minutes spent planning can really improve encourage them to get involved too. your efficiency and enable you to spend Booking a regular online shop or veg box more time doing the things you enjoy, delivery is good for the budget and the especially in these last days of summer. waistline, and it can ensure you avoid BBQs, sunshine and a glass of rosé those mornings when the fridge is empty anyone? See you next month. of everything but a lump of cheese and half a lemon. Or September could be the Louise England is a month for you to get your desk in order; to Lifestyle and Home file and shred your paperwork and Assistant and her service reinstate a sense of order and aims to free‐up your free time. Her passion is to productivity. make a positive difference to people’s lives by helping Organising a weekly schedule for them sort things out and domestic chores can be a real time‐saver complete jobs in their too. As humans we are creatures of habit, homes quickly and efficiently. so although to start with it might seem a bit much to keep to such a timetable, it Website: www.louiseengland.co.uk will become the norm. Taking this one Mobile: 07780 474256 step further, how about planning and Email: louise@louiseengland.co.uk budgeting everything a week in advance? Twitter: @L_England You really will become more efficient,

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77 Views of Bristol Bristol Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network is delighted to announce that their 2014 calendar will be on sale in August. The competition to have photographs published in the calendar was amazing, with over 250 photographs received making the decision on which to use extremely diﬃcult and we hope you appreciate those which have been chosen. The theme of the calendar for 2014 is 'Bristol' and all of the photographs depict areas of the city, so it will make an ideal inexpensive gift, particularly if you have to send to friends or relatives who live abroad or in other areas of the country.

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78 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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82 Prize Wordsearch In the puzzle this month you can win yourself your very own cuddly Minion from the latest Despicable Me 2 film (ask the kids) as well as a pair of tickets to the Orpheus Cinema in Henleaze to see a film of your choice. The theme of the wordsearch is pop bands, and specifically ones beginning with the word “The”. Listed below are the name of 21 bands from the last 6 decades. All but one of them can be found in the wordsearch grid (listed in

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86 What’s On & Community Events Listings for community events, not for profit clubs and charitable activities are free. If you have something that you would like listed please get in touch with Andy by telephoning on 0117 9687787 or 07845986650 or emailing me on andy@bcmagazines.co.uk. The deadline for listings in the October magazine is 18th September ‐ any received after that date will be held over until the November 2013 issue. One‐Off Dated Events Are you supporting D.A.D. Dementia Awareness Day ? Saturday 14th September 2013 at Westbury Baptist Church, Reedley Rd. BS9 3TQ from 10.00. – 12.30.At the event will be stall‐holders offering services to folk with dementia and their carers . Teas, coffees and refreshments will be served Children's Hospice South West ‐ Archive Films of Bristol Afternoon ‐ Saturday 5 October at 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. A talk about William Blake for beginners by local author Nick Rawlinson. Tuesday 8 October 7pm at Henleaze Library, Northumbria Drive, BS9 4HP. Tickets available from Henleaze Library 903‐8541 £5 includes light refreshments. Events from St Mary Magdalene Church, Stoke Bishop . @StMary’s . The re‐ordering of our church during 2011 has helped us to fulfil our vision of opening our doors to the local community – we want our church to be a place where you feel welcome for many different events and activities . The “Beyond150” (we celebrated 150 years in 2010) vision was for the church to become more user‐friendly and to be suitable for a variety of types of worship, music, dance and drama. We have especially welcome you to our series of concerts and events: October 11th An evening with Graham Kendrick October 18th‐19th Wedding Fair (Including an exhibition of Wedding Dresses from across the years!) October 19th Stoke Bishop Prom Choir in Concert November 9th Fauré: Requiem November 16th Bristol Rotary present Three Men’s Company November 23rd Winter Warmer Tickets and further information can be obtained from

the Church Office 0117 9687449 The Youth groups at St Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop, are on a Mission – on Saturday September 21st, they are willing to help with litter picking , gardening, car washing – whatever is needed to help the residents of Stoke Bishop – if you have a need for help – please contact our youth leader Rob Smith, via the Church office 0117 9687449. Heartfelt Art Exhibition ‐ 1‐6 October at Philadelphia Street Gallery, Quakers Friars. Work from scores of local artists with all A5 pieces priced at £40 and sealed bid auction of larger works. Opening night 1 October 6‐8pm. All proceeds to Cruse Bereavement Care Bristol. 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 on Saturday October 26th at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 (£5 concessions) from Margaret Hilton (01454 776 503) or at the door. All proceeds towards the church organ refurbishment project. Open Doors Day at Westbury on Trym Methodist Church on Saturday 7th September 10am till 2pm. An opportunity to see some of the many community activities that take place at the Methodist church. Some of the groups that meet there such as Bristol Ballet, Charade Drama, Kumon Education, Scouts, Guides, Pilates, Westbury Country Market, Women’s Institute, U3A Walkers and the Osteoporosis Society to name a few, will be showcasing what they do. Plus many of the church groups will be on display. Throughout the day there will be a programme of events such as drama, singing and dancing, plus activities for small children. There will be refreshments including a BBQ (weather permitting) An Antiques and Collectables Fair is to be held at Stoke Bishop Village Hall on Saturday 7th September 2013 from 10.30 to 4.30pm. There will be a variety of stalls ‐ you never know what treasures you may find! Entrance only 50p, with refreshments available all day. For FFI stokebishophallbookings@yahoo.co.uk Social Clubs & Groups Bristol North West Federation of Townswomen's Guilds are holding a TWG "Open Morning" on September 12th, from 10 am to 12 noon, in the Cranbrook Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze, for any ladies interested in joining a new morning Townswomen's Guild. Do call in for a coffee and chat, and find out more ‐ we look forward to seeing

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88 What’s On & Community Events you. You can ring Jo Moffatt, 01454 329875, for further details. Welcome to the Rotary Club of Bristol Northwest. We are a growing group, and we started this new club in 2012 by revitalising the Avonmouth Rotary Club .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 but several meetings each year will be different; a BBQ and a ferry trip round the docks being two examples. We are keen to get to know our local community, and to get ourselves known, so speakers can come from local groups and charities as well as from further afield with a range of interesting and entertaining topics. We follow the Rotary ideals of service to both our local and the international community and provide a social network with the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds. Guests and new members are always welcome at our meetings and we hope to grow into a 'go to' club for projects and small grants in Northwest Bristol. Current charities we support include Bristol Area Stroke Foundation and the Pahar Trust Nepal – building schools in remote parts of the Himalayas. On 7th August we will be meeting on one of the Bristol Ferries and hearing all about the recent share offer. Please look at our website for further details www.bristolnorthwestrotary.org/ or contact the club secretary on suketar@btinternet.com Bristol Brunel Probus Club for retired professional and businessmen meet at BAWA, Southmead Rd, once a month to enjoy a good lunch and a great mix of social events, regular speakers, visits and outings, to which wives and friends are warmly welcomed. If you are interested and would like more information please telephone Fred Martin on 0117 968 3875. Stoke Bishop Townswomen's Guild will meet as usual on the first Thursday of the month, in the Village Hall, Stoke Hill, at 2pm. We are a small Guild, so why not come along and make some new friends this Autumn? We have speakers, Arts & Crafts and Social Studies groups, outings etc, and visitors are welcome ‐ free of charge. Further details from 9683671 or 9685638. The Probus Club of Bristol. We are one of the senior Probus Clubs in this area for semi or retired Professional Business men, who meet on the fourth

Tuesday of each month at BAWA, Southmead Road. At these meetings we have a three course lunch with a speaker. In additional there is a substantial programme of social events to which our Ladies are invited to participate. If you are interested in joining our club or would like to come on one of our future events, please contact our Membership Secretary Martin Harker on 01275 857324 or E Mail probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk. For more information www.bristolprobus.org.uk Clifton Rotary Club is expanding. New members of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, all we ask is that people give their time, are interested in making new friends, building business contacts, using skills to help others and try new things you would never normally have thought of doing. Please find out more about us by emailing secretary@cliftonrotary.org. The Henleaze Carers' Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday morning each month throughout the year in The Coﬀee Bar, Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze from 10 ‐ 12 noon. It is an informal support group, and oﬀers friendship, information, and social events to anyone caring for a relative (old or young) or friend on a regular basis. For more details please get in touch with Monica Rudston on 0117 9426095. The 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. We also hold Summer and Autumn lunches. Unless notified otherwise talks start at 14.00 in St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, BS9 4LD, on the second Wednesday of the month. Further information on membership on our web‐site: www.rpec.co.uk or call Julian on 0117 968 2824. 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. 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

90 What’s On & Community Events meetings. Further details can be obtained by ringing Jean Wickham on 0117 9624466. Westbury‐on‐Trym Townswomen's Guild meets at 2.15pm at Westbury Village Hall, 1 Eastfield Road (next to the Mouse pub), Westbury‐on‐Trym on the second Monday in each month. We have speakers, whist, table tennis, discussion and social events. New members and visitors welcome. Please contact Anne Trathen, Chairman, on 962 4256 or Margaret Smith, Secretary on 924 1728. Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. The Westbury‐ on‐Trym group welcomes all retired Civil Servants and their spouses to their meetings held on the first Thursday of the month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road at 2.00pm. Those people without a civil service background are welcome to join our group as Friends of the Fellowship. For more info phone Beryl Webb on 01454 614451. The Bristol Branch of the Association of Wrens meet on the first Friday of every month at Studland Court, Henleaze Road, at 2pm. The Association is open to all serving members of the Royal Navy, as well as retired and ex‐members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Navy Nursing Service, the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and the Voluntary Aid Detachment. All Service personnel are welcome. The Royal Naval Association meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 8pm for a social evening for retired and serving members of the forces. New members are always welcome to come along to the evening which is held at the Royal Air Force Association club on Eastfield. For more details please contact 9681769. Instep Club for Widows and Widowers weekly on Wednesday evenings 8.00‐10.30pm at Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Stoke Hill. New members welcome. Ballroom and Sequence dancing (If you haven’t danced for a long time, don’t worry, we will help you). Refreshments, social activities. Please telephone Mary on 968 3170 or Wilma on 962 8895 for further information. Westbury Friendly Club. This is a social club for senior citizens and meets every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm at the Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall, Westbury Hill. Activities include outings,

talks, concerts as well as the normal activities of cards, scrabble, conversation and tea. For more details please contact Trevor Green on 9629862. Music, Concerts & Choirs NotaBene Vocal Ensemble presents Fascinating Rhythms, a lively evening of a cappella song, from spirited glees to elegant blues. Saturday 14th September at 7.30 pm in St. Mary's Church, High Street, Shirehampton, BS11 0DW. £7 on the door or phone 07773 713860. www.notabene‐bristol.co.uk The Mosaic Singers are a small, friendly four‐part local choir who meet to rehearse on a Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 in Stoke Bishop. We aim to sing a fairly wide range of pieces of music, leaning towards the lighter end rather than the heavier choral works. If what we are doing appeals to you and you feel you might like to be a part please ring David Richards on 0117 968 2741 who will happily give you further information. Henbury Singers, a non‐audition choir, meets on Thursday evenings from 7.40 to 9.15 pm in Stoke Bishop CE Primary school, Cedar Park. There will be an opportunity to sing Handel’s Messiah in a charity concert in March 2014. We start back on September 12 2013. We sing mainly choral music from the classical tradition (Faure Schubert et al) but also carols, folk songs, gospel to modern – Irving Berlin and Gershwin. Do 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 and try us out. 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. 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

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92 What’s On & Community Events orchestral playing is not essential. For more information, please contact the Secretary on (0117) 968 3998. St Peters Church Choir, The Drive, Henleaze. We are always on the look out for new members and would welcome any new voices soprano, alto, tenor or bass. All are welcome. Please contact Reg Parker ‐ Organist and Choirmaster on 962 1230. Henleaze Ladies Choir. meets every Thursday afternoon from 1.45‐3.45pm in St Peter’s Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. We are a friendly group who sing a varied programme of songs and enjoy each other's company. Being able to read music is not absolutely essential as we learn the songs very thoroughly. Horticulture & Gardens September and October will be busy for SusWoT. At the Village Show SusWoT is presenting the prize for class 29. This is now open to all and is for any plant or produce grown from a plant or seed bought from SusWoT. SusWoT, as well as selling 1000+ tomato plants for 40p each this year, has been distributing low cost seeds to encourage people to grow their own. On Sunday 22 September from 12:30 for 1pm until 3:30pm SusWoT will be having its second Eat WoT Grows lunch at Northcote Scout Hut, Downs Road. A qualified chef will be producing a three course lunch from local produce. Ticket £10 for adults under 16’s £2. At the September (Sat 28) Produce Market, SusWoT will be encouraging people with excess fruit and vegetables to bring it along for others to buy or swap. So if you have a surplus please bring it along. At the October (Sat 26) 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/ . 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. A note for your diary. Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve will be holding Working Parties on the following Saturdays, 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November and the 30th November from 10am to 12 noon with coffee, tea and biscuits served at 11am. The AGM will be held on Thursday, 14th November in the Hulbert Room, St. Mary's Church, Mariners' Drive at 8pm. After the official business Mary Wood from the Avon Wildlife Trust will give a talk about the Management Plan she has drawn up for the future management of the Reserve. Don't forget to visit our website at www.spnaturereserve.com Henleaze & District Flower Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road in Henleaze. Flower demonstrations are held on the second Thursday and practice classes on the fourth Thursday. New members are always welcome ‐ just come along and join in. 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. Health, Fitness & Exercise Tai Chi for Beginners, friendly class, starts Tuesday 10th September 11‐12am 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

94 What’s On & Community Events 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. Thursday mornings from 11am to 11.45, £8.75 per session. Drop in class, newcomers welcome, no prior experience necessary. Eurythmy is a gentle and harmonising form of movement. Enjoy the balancing and grounding effects of Eurythmy to take you out of the stresses and demands of our modern lives. For more information please contact Eurythmy Therapist Rebecca Paten on 0117 9733584 or telephone 0117 962 6060. Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica's Trust hall on Thursdays 7.30pm starting in September. All new dancers welcome; come on your own or with friends. Contact Trish at 0117 962 3775 or go to our website: www.rscdsbristolinfo.co.uk Tai Chi for Health class. 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. Tai Chi Classes for beginners. For centuries the Chinese have practised Tai Chi as simple but powerful form of exercise for strength, balance and mindfulness. Always want to give it a try, now you don't have to go to China. The Bristol School of Tai Chi has lots of daytime and evening classes in Henleaze and Bishopston starting from the 23 September. Any questions contact Ben Milton 0117 9493955 taichi@bristoltaichi.com www.bristoltaichi.com Yoga classes in Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Wednesdays 2 ‐ 3.15 pm General Yoga , 5 ‐ 5.45 pm Teens Yoga (ring first), 6 ‐ 7 pm Beginners Yoga stretch/relax, and 7.30 ‐ 8.45 pm General Yoga. For further details on the above please contact: Sara‐Jo on 07789 552 052 or visit www.yogawithsara‐jo.com Scottish Country Dancing. A great way to have fun

and meet new people. Classes Every Tuesday – 7.30‐ 9.30pm Members £3.50 per session, non‐members £4.50. Beginners at Church House, Leonard Hall, Henleaze URC Tel: Tina 0117 9075462. Experienced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970 www.wscbristol.com . Henleaze Tennis Club has vacancies for players of all standards and ages. Whether you are an established player looking for a club, someone who is rusty or a student come along and try us out. For further information take a look at our web site www.henleazeltc.com and contact the secretary Pat Thomson 0117 950 5862. Pilates Classes in Henleaze and Westbury on Trym. Classes held at:‐ Henleaze URC, Monday 9.30‐ 10.30 & 10.30‐ 11.30 am (Beginners New January classes); Keith James Physios, Coldharbour Rd, Monday 7.30pm (Pre Natal Pilates ); Henleaze United Reformed Church, Tuesday 6.15 pm (Beginners) and Wednesday 6.15 pm (Intermediate); Westbury on Trym Methodist Church, Tuesday 9.30 am & 10.30 am (Intermediate/ Beginners). Bookings: Zoe Rayne BCPA 07747696938, 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 Redland Green Bowling Club invites both novices and players to come and play at Redland Green where

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96 What’s On & Community Events tuition is available with qualified coaches. FFI please ring Jean or Gerry Wickham on 9624466. Interested in badminton? Come along to our badminton club at the Greenaway Centre, Westbury on Trym, on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm. Reasonable standard of play is required. Please telephone Marilyn on 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. Pre‐School Activities 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. 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. New term starting in September ‐ 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. 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 Westbury‐on‐Trym Toddler Group. New members welcomed to join a fun and lively group Wednesdays

in term time 9.30‐11.30am at Westbury Methodist Church Hall. Run by group members we have a baby area, crafts, toys and new ride‐ons. For mums and carers, a termly night out! So if you want to come and make some new friends, please book a taster session or for more info www.westburytoddlergroup.co.uk or email westburytoddlers@gmail.com. Pat‐a‐Cake Toddlers:‐ We are a small friendly parent/ carer and toddler group for babies to preschool aged children. We meet on a Tuesday 1.15 ‐ 2.45 at Westbury 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. Voluntary 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. 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

98 What’s On & Community Events stroke, to get out for the afternoon and enjoy the stimulation and support of a stroke group. If you can help, please call Kerry or Amy on 0117 964 7657 or email office@basf.uk.com More Reading Buddies Wanted for September! Would you enjoy offering reading and language support to children for whom English is a second language? Can you help them improve their reading ability, benefiting both them as individuals and the wider class? Can you commit to giving one hour of reading time a week in term‐time? We are working with eleven schools in the Southmead, Brentry and Horfield areas. Training is offered, and your advanced CRB check is paid for by Bristol City Council. You would read with the same children each week and be part of a growing group of volunteers. For more information please contact Paul Harrod, at paul.harrod@gmail.com, or on 07576 150706. Calling all Carers. Would you like the opportunity to share your experiences, relax and make new friends? Then come and join the new Henleaze Carers’ Group. The group will meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month, 10am to 12, in the new Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more information please call Mrs M Rudston 942 6095. Volunteer Drivers wanted for the transport of elderly patients to a doctor or nurse once or twice a week at the WoT Primary Care Centre. We operate under the wings of the nationwide Charity RSVP who provide us with liability insurance other practical help. And of course we work closely with the Staff of the Westbury Practice. Please contact Zina Wilson on 0117 907 8744 or bernzina@blueyonder.co.uk for more info or ask Reception or your doctor on 962 3406. Volunteers Wanted ‐ RSVP/CSV Reading in schools. We are urgently looking for volunteers over 50 both male and female to go in to local schools on a regular weekly basis to help children with their reading. We organise your references and a short training course and the school would do any necessary checks. If you think that this is something that you would like to be involved in please email me on vckitchen1949@gmail.com or 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 Miscellaneous The Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society: The first in this year’s series of Winter Lectures will be given on Monday 30th September at 7.45 pm in the Apostle Room in the basement of Clifton Cathedral Pembroke Road, Clifton, BS8 when June Hannam, Professor Emerita in History at UWE, will give the lecture – “Making the World a better Place? Women, Citizenship. Bristol in the inter‐war years”. 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 . Free electric blanket testing 2013. Bristol City Council and Avon Fire and Rescue Services are again oﬀering free electric blanket safety checks at the following venues. Also on oﬀer will be free safety advice and a chance of a free home safety inspection. Spaces are limited so booking is essential………make that booking now! The Council advises that if your blanket is over 3 years old it should be checked. Get your blanket checked now, minor faults will be repaired free of charge. Weds 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.

100 What’s On & Community Events 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. Calling all would‐be bridge players. Would you like to learn to play bridge absolutely free. I am re‐running my "Bridge for Complete Beginners" sessions and would like to hear from you. If you are interested, please contact Terry Stygall Tel. 9091714, 07837300073 or by email at tc.stygall@gmail.com . Each month Bristol Ramblers oﬀers a range of walks of varying length. During September there are day walks on Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The walks include Clevedon (14/09), Leckhampton (22/09) and Goblin Combe (29/09). On Sundays we meet at Great George Street BS1 and share lifts in cars to the start of the walk. For details of all our walks see our website. www.bristolramblers.org.uk. Excel Bridge Club meets in Stoke Bishop Village Hall on Stoke Hill every Monday, beginning promptly at 7.15pm. There is a very cheerful & relaxed atmosphere and as we just play 24 boards we are always finished by 10.15pm – in good time for your evening cocoa! For more details ring Ralph Smith on 01275 840006. Do you, or does someone you know, need support following a relationship breakdown? Over the past 20 years Aquila has helped many people learn to cope and rebuild their lives following separation or divorce. Our next 8‐week self‐help course starts on Monday 23rd September in Clifton, Bristol. The course is facilitated by a group of trained men and women who have all experienced broken relationships or divorce. If you would like to know more call Sian on 07807 058479, email bristol@hope‐after‐heartbreak.co.uk or visit www.hope‐after‐heartbreak.co.uk.

The Bristol Grandparents' Support Group, for grandparents who are going through the trauma of not being able to have contact with your grandchildren, due to family breakdown. We meet every two months at 9, Park Grove, Westbury Park. Visit our website at 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. WoT’s Local Produce Market is held every fourth Saturday of the month (next on 28th September) from 9am to 1pm in the Car Park of the Westbury on Trym surgery on Westbury Hill. The market features a great range of produce from local businesses including yummy home‐made cakes, meats, sausages, bacon, free range eggs, fresh fruit and veg and a variety of interesting breads. Ray Bridge Club meet on Tuesday 6.30pm to 9pm at the Sea Mills Methodist Church, Shirehampton Road (new venue) for social rubber bridge. New members always welcome. Please ring 942 7760 or 968 2652 for further details. Country Market. Every Friday morning from 10.30 to 11.30 in Westbury on Trym Methodist Church Hall. Homemade cakes, arts, crafts, plants, vegetables, jams and chutneys. Refreshments are also available in a relaxed and friendly environment. For more details 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.

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