The Bristol Six - October '14 by Andy Fraser

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A free community magazine for the residents and businesses of BS6. 9,000 copies delivered each month across Cotham, Redland, Westbury Park & Kingsdown

4 The Editor’s Small Piece Hello there, and welcome to your new-ish look magazine that has emerged, not without difficulty, from what was the much loved Redland, Cotham & Westbury Park Directory. Like a regenerated Doctor Who I hope it will continue to feature all the old bits you liked along with some new bits that fingers crossed you will come to be fond of over time. In case anyone likes background information, nine years ago I gave up the world of suit and commute in favour of stairs and slippers, setting up The Bristol Nine magazine from the attic in my adoptive Westbury on Trym home. The Bristol Eight soon followed, and so I guess you can where from where the enthusiasm for taking on Nick’s magazine stems - and also the reason for the name change. Beyond that and a few cosmetic tweaks I’m not planning any significant changes, I’ll just

supplement the best of the existing features with a monthly quiz, a prize wordsearch and lots more activities and events that are due to take place across the BS6 patch. So if you are involved in a club, society, PTA, not-for-profit organisation, theatre group, choir, orchestra, WI, TWG or Probus organisation or anyone else doing good community things and you’d like a little free publicity do please get in touch and I’ll try and give you a mention. Getting in touch is easy - call 0117 968 7787 / 07845 986650, email andy@bcmagazines.co.uk or write to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY. Or you can tweet @BS9Andy. The deadline for inclusion in future issues of the magazine is the 14th of the preceding month. So, thanks for reading - I hope you like what you see, and next month I promise there will be a contents page and an index. Time and space has beaten me this month. Cheers, Andy Fraser.

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6 Gardening Tips with Hilary Barber

"It's October already, but there's still lots to be done in the garden, especially after the very warm September we have had...

Rake up leaves. Though you can put small quantities in a compost bin and mix them in well, it is best to compost leaves on their own, to make leaf mould, a great soil improver and mulch You can make a simple leafmould bin with four posts and chicken wire or sturdy plastic netting. Alternatively, use biodegradable loose-weave jute leaf sacks or fill pierced bin liner with moist leaves. It will take up to two years for the leaves to break down. Aim to plant all bulbs as soon as possible after purchase and finish planting by the end of the month, with the exception of tulips. Tulips are best planted later, in November, to reduce the risk of tulip blight To save money, instead of throwing them away, you can lift tender perennial bedding plants such as pelargoniums, fuchsias and marguerites (Argyranthemum) before the first frost. Pot them up and store in a protected environment, ensuring that the compost does not dry out or become too wet. Prune shrub roses by one third to prevent wind rock and breaking of the branches during the winter. Also you can now prune climbing roses (they flower off the vertical shoots growing from horizontal stems and so cut back all verticals and train in the horizontals) Plant barefoot (or rootball) trees, and pot grown shrubs and climbers while the soil is still warm and moist but not soggy. Complete scarifying, aerating, top dressing and apply autumn lawn feed before the end of the month. October is

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also a good time to lay turf. Finish planting of autumn onion sets and plant garlic. Sow overwintering broad beans such as 'Aquadulce’ and plant out spring cabbages Divide your herbaceous perennials and rhubarb crowns and have a plant swap with friends! Some perennials can be cut back, but I prefer to leave flowerheads and seeds for the birds and then tidy in spring (unless frosted and then it is best to tidy up blackened stems and leaves) Do the final trim of your evergreen shrubs and hedges, so they look neat for the winter - Remember broad leaved shrubs are best cut with secateurs as cut broad evergreen leaves turn brown very quickly and make the shrub look unsightly Start mulching borders with well rotted manure, compost, leaf mould or mushroom compost, making sure that the mulch, which is rich in nutrients, is spread around plants/ shrubs and trees and does not touch them. Happy autumn gardening!”

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Gloucester Rd Post Oﬃce 9 ‐ 5.30 Monday to Saturday 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 Cheltenham Road ‐ tel. 903 8562 Mon, Weds, Fri, Sat ‐ 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 Redland ‐ tel. 903 8549 Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat ‐ 09.30 to 17.00 Thurs ‐ 09.30 to 19.00 Sunday ‐ 13.00 to 16.00 Public Transport Visit the excellent Bristol City Council website www.travelbristolorg to plan out your routes in, around or out of the city ‐ whether you are planning to go by bus, train, ferry, air, bike, car or foot. Recycling and Household Waste The Household Waste and Recycling Centres at Avonmouth and St Phillips on Kingsweston Lane, Avonmouth for pretty are open from 8.00am to 6.45pm, 7 days a week . Bristol City Council www.bristol.gov.uk 0117 922 2000

177 Whiteladies Road, Cli on, Bristol, BS8 2RY Where did the year go? This month the clocks fall back and yet it seems like only weeks ago that we experienced the frenzy of North Bristol’s spring market? Local news? The much debated Residents Parking zones con nue to roll out. Cli on Village and Cli on will follow Cotham North and Redland area which is now up and running. The next restric ons will be in place in early 2015. If you have been following developments at Waitrose Westbury Park, they tell us that all the work done to get a new lobby and extra car parking spaces should all be over and ready to go by the beginning of October. Watch this space! Literally. Parents are busy doing the rounds of secondary schools in the Redland and Cotham catchments as they try to decide which ones to apply for by October 31st. Everything you need is on the school council website. Housing news this October? Things have certainly changed in the housing market over the year. The summer months saw things slow down and now we have what feels like an almost ‘perfect’ market. I am loathe to use the word ‘perfect’ but what I mean is that (at me of going to print) certainly in the Sales market, demand is mee ng supply and that leaves us with a sensible level market, unlike the one we saw at the beginning of 2014. That said things are very diﬀerent in the rental sector as strong demand in the Redland area con nues to outstrip supply. As always if our Cli on team (a hive of local knowledge) can help you any way with your property needs don’t hesitate to get in touch. Howard Davis, MD Cli on

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16 General Knowledge Quiz Just for fun, here are twenty teasers to test the grey matter. No prizes, just the chance to reassure yourself you have too much nous to audition for a reality TV series. Answers on page 68. 1.

If you suffer from hemophobia what are you fearful of?

What was the exact question on the Scottish Referendum ballot paper?

What are kilderkins and hogsheads?

Where will the 2020 European Football Championships be held?

Who is the current Poet Laureate and who did he/she supersede?

What is the name of the European Space Agency satellite due to land on a passing comet in November?

In which English counties would you find the following castles - Arundel, Corfe, and Leeds?

What is the diameter of a standard Burton’s Wagon Wheel?

Which actress won an Oscar in 1989 for her portrayal of Daisy Werthan in “Driving Miss Daisy”?

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If you travelled around the world due east from Bristol which countries would you pass through before returning home?

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Name the four founder members of the Social Democratic Party in 1981.

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Which is the first element in the periodic table that is not a gas?

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What did Thomas Newcomen invent?

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Who would your MP be if you lived in a) Cotham, b) Fishponds, and c) Long Ashton?

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In which countries would you find the following rivers - the Tigris, the Tiber and the Tallapoosa?

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The Windmills of Your Mind, sung by Noel Harrison, was the Oscar winning theme to which classic 1968 film?

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What is the national currency of Sweden?

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In what way did Tecwen Whittock come to national prominence in 2001?

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Name these four animals -

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If you multiply the number of members of One Direction by the number of players in an ice hockey team (on the ice in normal play) then deduct this total from the number of pounds sterling (rounded up to the nearest pound) it costs to buy a colour TV licence what number do you end up with?

20 History Notes from BS6 - no. 85 By Julian Lea-Jones FRAes Those of us who were children living in Bristol during the 1940s will probably remember Rosie with affection and will realise I am referring to Bristol Zoo’s Elephant. I say with affection, because she used to give rides, up to ten at a time, as can be seen in this photo. Is your Gran one of the children in this photo? We’d love to know.

Rosie’s walk began from the Aquarium and Bear Pit end of the main path and went almost to the main gate before returning to the starting point. I remember one particular occasion, I must have been about six when an older boy sat next to me frightened me when we were on the return trip because he told me that Rosie would be taking us down into the dark opening of the aquarium entrance, presumably to meet some unspecified terror. I am sure he thought it was very witty, and if I had been older and in his place I would probably have thought up something similar. However for all that, the rides were exciting and were always a high spot of picnic visits to the Zoo, which were frequent. I believe my Godfather was a trustee and this allowed my sisters and me to use the Zoo as an extension to our small garden. Sailing model boats on the Zoo pond was another summer pleasure. The Zoo was Rosie’s patch except for once a year when she could be seen walking up Whiteladies Road on her way to Baldwin’s Coal yard, (now occupied by the Clifton Down Shopping Centre), next to the Clifton Down Railway Station. The reason for the visit wasn’t to collect coal for the Keeper’s fires, but to be weighed and theirs was the nearest weighbridge with sufficient capacity for the

three ton elephant. Fortunately she wasn’t planning on flying on a wellknown budget airline, otherwise having been weighed she would have had to pay extra for her trunk. Sorry for that bit of silliness, but I couldn’t resist it! Diane my wife sighed when she read that, but told me of her happy memories of the annual ‘weighing Rosie’ outing and that it was a magnet for children right across Clifton. Rosie’s route from the Zoo in Guthrie Road, was down Pembroke Road, along Alma Road to Whiteladies, presumably gathering children all the way. I get the impression that her outing must have resembled the famous outing of the Pied Piper of Hamlin but without the unpleasant outcome.

Weighbridge oﬀ to the right of picture

I read a letter in the Bristol Evening Post, in early 2011 from a lady, Pauline Hill who also had happy memories of Rosie’s outings and visits to the Zoo and reckoned that over the years Rosie gave rides to over 80,000 children. Sadly these took their toll on her health and in 1947 Rosie collapsed whilst carrying ten children. Her replacement was Wendy, the Zoo’s last elephant, but probably the one most likely to be remembered by most readers. When she died in July 1961, it was decided that the restricted environment was no longer suitable for large pachyderms. Next month learn why voluntary de-fenestration was popular. In the meantime www.history4u.info has lots more; click ‘Enjoyable History’ button for illustrated summaries of twenty of my History or ‘Future Technology’ talks. enquiries@history4u.info or SAE to 33 Springfield Grove, BS6 7XE (Images courtesy of D & J Fisher collection “Bygone Bristol”)

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27 Success for BS6’s exciting cycling prospect Following Team GB’s success at the 2012 Olympics, year 11 student and BS6 resident Matthew Cox was inspired to join a local cycling club – Bristol Cycling Development Squad - and to experience riding at the Newport velodrome. Riding a fixed wheel bike with no brakes around a very steep sided track was all rather daunting but one at which Matthew thrived, and less than two years later he had been selected to be part of the South Region’s (Avon, Wilts, Hants and Dorset) four boy track team. His ‘Go-Ride’ club had lent him a track bike as part of their support for talented riders. Earlier this month Matthew was in Manchester, at the prestigious three day Sainsbury's UK school Games 2014. The event saw over 1600 of the nations’ top young athletes from across a dozen sports competing at world class venues. The cycling was held at the National Velodrome, where many GB riders - Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins - had become world champions. It was a special venue. Matthew was designated to race in six track disciplines (Scratch race, Points race, 2km individual pursuit, Madison, team sprint, and 3km team pursuit), two each day. It was an intense program with early breakfasts before boarding the competitors’ coach from the 'athletes’ village' to the velodrome. Months of disciplined training and preparation had been completed now it was time to deliver under the national spotlight and in front of the camera. The high-profile events were being streamed on the internet. On the first day, Matthew was in action in both of the days bunch races of 28 riders. In the scratch race he accomplished some fine positioning throughout the race - taking 11th spot over the 40 laps, and in the points race, where once again positioning and bunch awareness is vital as you look to score points at the intermediate sprints, he rode a very tactical race working with his team colleague to gain a lap. The main focus for Day 2 was the Madison event. This is a relay style race where each rider in the two man team takes it in turns to race, whilst the other one cycles round the track at a higher level waiting to join in. The hand over is a baton free hand-sling performed at over 30mph, all done whilst avoiding

other riders that are doing the same. It’s scary to watch. The team coach commented ‘Matt’s ride in the Madison was superb. To overcome fear and nervousness like that was a massive step’. It was his first ever Madison race. The talent shone through with a top ten finish in eighth place. The final event on Day 3 saw Matthew take his place in the 3km team pursuit. The four man team got off to a problem free start in their qualifying heat, averaging over 32mph, which positioned them for the 3rd/4th final and an opportunity for a bronze medal. In the head to head race for a possible medal they were the underdogs but the whole team found extra stamina and put in an amazing race, improving on their qualifying time by more than 3 seconds to win the Bronze medal! It was a great way to finish the games and another entry on Matthew’s palmares. The south team came 4th overall - when the results of all races across the 3 days were combined. Sainsbury's made available live video streams on the web so all the races can be watched. To watch their team sprint bronze medal race go to www.2014schoolgames.com, select Day three live stream and select cycling. The race starts about 5hrs 22mins into the recording the south team are in silver kit, Matthew is rider number 44 with black streamlined helmet. They are up against the north west in yellow. The season isn’t over yet for Matthew, as at the end of the month he competes at the National interregional road circuit races in London as part of the South road team.

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31 Walking Whiteladies - Brian Leith

A regular contributor to the Redland, Cotham & Westbury Park Directory (aka The Bristol Six magazine) local resident Brian Leith has kindly offered to share his musings on this key Bristolian artery with readers of The Bristol Eight. Apologies to eurosceptic readers and fans of UKIP or Nigel Farage. I suggest you skip to the next page for the sake of your blood pressure. I’m an unashamed believer in cultural crossfertilization, so the slow motion transformation of dozy old provincial Bristol into a vibrant European city is, for me, progress. The latest immigrant to Whiteladies Road is the green cross sign at chemist shops – like the one now hanging above the splendid Buxton and Grant near the top of Blackboy Hill. This sign – indicating first aid and medical treatment – is common in many parts of Europe. In France it’s found in a range of styles, from green cross ‘lite’ – a simple cross – right up to green cross ‘ultra’ – an illuminated neon sign incorporating a rotating digital display showing date, time, and temperature. On holiday in France this summer we even spotted a further refinement: an illuminated and flashing sign signifying that the pharmacy is currently open for business.

And it’s useful! Once you get your eye in, you can spot a pharmacy at a thousand yards (ie metres) – very useful for those sunburn

emergencies, or that day-after-the-night-before quiche queasiness… Nobody seems certain where the connection between a green cross and medicine first originated, though I gather that a thousand years ago the green cross was the symbol of the Order of St Lazarus, a medieval brotherhood like the Knights Templar set up during the crusades to fight leprosy. Maybe herbal cures inspired the colour? This derivation seems like a no-brainer, even if the placing of the cross above pharmacies seems to be quite recent. Somehow, I suspect that - like paninis, croissants and lattes – this is another continental invasive destined to take root here. It’s remarkable to think back to the time – not that long ago - when Whiteladies Road was frozen in pre-continental isolation – a black-and-white world where life’s little treats amounted to fish fingers, Dewhurst faggots and a late night Ovaltine. Ah, progress. Who knows what’ll be next? I eagerly await more ‘human statues’ – those colourful street performers dressed up in historical or fantastical costumes who stand so comically still on the shopping streets of cool cities like Barcelona and Berlin, awaiting the generosity of passers-by. They’d certainly be an improvement on our home-grown equivalent, the charity muggers (or ‘chuggers’), who bounce up to you at Clifton Down, full of smiles and false bonhomie, intent on relieving you of a monthly standing order… Maybe we could reverse the cross-pollination and put our chuggers on the next Eurostar to Paris or Brussels? That would certainly help to reduce my blood pressure… Brian Leith has been walking up and down Whiteladies Road for over 30 years – usually enroute to and from work (the BBC much of that time). “It’s a microcosm of Bristol – and indeed of the whole UK. All life can be seen here. So these ‘blogs’ are little glimpses of changing times in our local community...”. I hope you enjoy them. Feedback always welcome!

32 Carers Time is about companionship and bringing people together. It is run by Carers Support Centre, a local charity. It links volunteer companions with family carers and the person they care for so the carer can have a short 2‐3 hour break. Ruth Somerset, Carers Time Co‐ordinator explains. “O en carers aren’t able to take a break and even simple things like ge ng to the shops can become diﬃcult. Carers Time spends me recrui ng the right volunteer as we know how important it is to have someone reliable and friendly you can turn to” Alison thinks Irene is the sweetest chocaholic Alison is a volunteer companion for Irene who has demen a. Irene is cared for by her daughter Helen who gave up work to look a er her elderly mother full me. Helen found that she was ge ng very isolated and depressed and contacted the service so she could get some regular me out. Alison said “It is a pleasure to oﬀer a small amount of me regularly. It gives Helen some me out and it is an absolute joy to sit with her mother Irene, who is the sweetest chocoholic!” Andy and Hazara Singh set the world to rights Andy has worked overseas and visited India and both have lived in the same area in the midlands they spend me talking about Singh’s memories and sharing jokes.

Her weekly sessions give her the flexibility she needs to keep working. Sharan said “Carers Time is an invaluable resource. On the day Andy comes round I don’t get home un l six which is when where I work at closes. Grandad really enjoys Andy coming round and they have formed quite a strong friendship.” Sarah and David always end up cha ng Sarah is a volunteer companion for David, a re red headmaster who has Alzheimers. He is cared for by his wife Merriel. Sarah said “I really enjoy spending me with David. We had planned on watching the football but ended up cha ng all evening instead!”

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35 This Cotham Life - Huncan Daskell

I’ve got the bug at last. We have avoided each other for thirty three years but it has finally infiltrated my system and taken hold. Its name is “jogging” and it is now my master. I am not alone, this epidemic has affected hundreds of my fellow Cothamites and together (as alone) we are helpless to stop it. I’m no natural, every step that slaps against the street is a potential ankle turner and I count down the distance to the finish from the moment I start. Neither am I of the oblivious persuasion, unlike the limb-splaying joy seekers who gamble around without a care in the world. I have the ignominious combination of a competitive nature and a lack of prowess, the cruellest cross to bear. Thankfully there are others out there who struggle even more than I do and it is these people that I concentrate on as I try to run them down (and make myself feel whole again). In the distance I will spy a sinewy septuagenarian or the lumpy man from round the corner who always appears to carrying the previous night’s baggage as he

lopes onwards. Stealth is the name of my game and I bide my time – especially if I am already in a tussle with Redland Road and its sadistic incline. As soon as the road levels out on to the flat expanse of the Downs, I am upon them and beyond, before they have chance to react. This manoeuvre will always be acknowledged with a nod, wave or word of encouragement from my rival, but I know what they’re really thinking. It’s on the Downs where I feel happiest and where life’s rich tapestry occupies my struggling mind. An angry man in camouflage is putting a group of ladies through their paces barking orders at them as they look longingly at their water bottles. A couple argue in their car as it pulls up next to the ice-cream van – I can only assume it is because one of them wants a Screwball and the other thinks it is a waste of money. A peregrine falcon attracts the local twitchers before diving at 200mph and making a mockery of my plodding pace. I continue, people become fewer as the trees grow thicker. The occasional flutter in a bush spurs me on until I splutter home, a sweaty mess. Despite feeling like I won’t be able to move again all I can think about is my next run. I have the bug.

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39 The Film Review - by Chris Worthington The Hundred Foot Journey ( a Dreamworks Production) Directed by Lasse Hallstrom Produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey The hundred foot journey in question is the distance across the street between two restaurants in a French provincial town. The film centres on an unlikely rivalry between a traditional French restaurant boasting one Michelin star and a newly arrived family run Indian restaurant. En route from a failed restaurant venture in England that was rather too near the flight path of Heathrow Airport the Indian family arrive unexpectedly in the town when their van breaks down. Forced to stay overnight, they are befriended by Margueritte, the protégé of restaurant owner Madame Mallory played by Helen Mirren.

The family buy a wreck of a house and set about converting the courtyard to a centre for classic Indian cuisine. The head of the family is played by Om Puri who is probably best known in the UK as the patriarch in “East is East”. Following local antagonism by market traders and an arson attack at the restaurant the family attempt to dissuade him from recreating a slice of life in Mumbai. However the locals gradually come round with the help of the culinary skills of his son Hassan, played by Manish Dayal. The mayor of the town, who has a large appetite, plays a key part in brokering peace.

Hassan is taken on as a chef by Madame Mallory and achieves celebrity status when they get a second Michelin star. He is quickly head hunted by a trendy Parisian restaurant to develop “innovative” new dishes. This part of the film is anone too gentle take on wildly expensive, ultra fashionable restaurants and over elaborate cuisine. After a few months of being a celebrity chef Hassan has had enough of the high life. He returns to his family and a love affair with Margueritte. Lasse Hallstrom’s career as a director began with several promotional films for Abba in the 1970’s. Some of the highlights since then have been Cider House Rules (1988), The Shipping News (2001) and more recently Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011). With such a variety of films it is difficult to identify any strong prevailing themes although Hallstrom has certainly come a long way since the Abba films. In “The Shipping News” the main character Quoyle (played by Kevin Spacey) arrives in Newfoundland, the birth place of his Irish ancestors, to start a new life as a journalist on the local paper. There are some echoes of this in The Hundred Foot Journey but the film is largely a romantic comedy and despite the stellar cast and production team it is lacking in real drama and fails to create a convincing sense of personal destiny. If you are happy with that and watch Masterchef go and see it.

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43 Prize Wordsearch The theme of the puzzle this month is cars, for no reason whatsoever. And the prize up for grabs is a £20 voucher to be spent on meals and drinks at one of the splendid Lounges that can be found dotted across the city, including Grupo Lounge in Westbury, Deco Lounge in Cotham and Tinto Lounge on Gloucester Road. Listed below are twenty one of our most well known makes of car. Twenty of the names have also been hidden in the wordsearch grid, and these can be found by looking forwards, backwards, up, down or on a diagonal. So see if you can find the missing car manufacturer, let me know who it is and you are in with a chance of winning

the Lounge gift voucher. All correct entries received by 31st October will go into an electronic hat and one winner selected at random. Right, here is your list of cars - just find the odd one out. Alfa Romeo Citroen Fiat Jaguar Land Rover Nissan Renault Skoda Suzuki Vauxhall Volvo

Bentley Dacia Hyundai Kia Mazda Peugeot Seat Subaru Toyota Volkswagen

Thank you to everyone who enters the competition each month. The winner of the August fruit and veg puzzle was Hannah who wins herself a fully loaded cheeseboard. And the winners of the Orpheus Cinema Billy Elliot tickets were Amy Tanner and Emily Mathison. Many thanks to the team at the Orpheus for kindly sponsoring the prize draw.

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Beliefs So where are our beliefs housed and how are they formed? Our mind is in two parts. Our conscious mind – think of it as the tip of an iceberg, approximately 5% of our total mind power, while the 95% lying below the surface is our sub-conscious mind. Our sub-conscious is responsible for the running of all our body functions, it also holds memories of all our own unique experiences, on which we base our beliefs about ourself and the world around us. Most of our beliefs are formed in childhood, up to the age of 7 our brain doesn’t have the capability to reason so we take in everything we hear as the truth. Our beliefs can be very deep rooted, affecting how we feel about ourself, the way we re-act in different situations, how we react to other people, and what we achieve. When we set goals or intentions we are using our conscious mind, but if we subconsciously hold negative self-beliefs then our larger, stronger, sub-conscious mind may not be in agreement and will stop us achieving our aims. Do you often wonder why some people seem to have ‘all the luck’ – everything goes well for them? Maybe their belief system is in alignment! As Henry Ford once said: - Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.” How about you – do you think you can, or think you can’t? If you wish to bring your belief system into alignment then contact Joanne Cole or John Crawford to discuss how Inner Child Therapy can help you make the changes of your choice.

To book an appointment with one of our therapists or for further information please contact The Chiron Centre on0117 962 0008 or email info@chironcentre.co.uk

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46 Mrs PC - Friendly Computer Training

texts, abusive phonecalls, chat rooms or forums, picture messaging and social networking sites.

What are the dangers faced by children online?

Grooming. Some people are not who they say they are! Unfortunately, some adults with a sexual interest in children will use the Internet to communicate with them. Online grooming is when a suspected paedophile behaves in a way that suggests they are trying to contact children for illegal purposes. In the worst case scenario, their online disguise is so good that they then arrange to meet children.

I would like to explore the subject of Internet Safety over the next 2 issues, starting with outlining the dangers, and following this up with some advice and solutions to keep your children safe when they are online or gaming. Children and young people growing up today have never known a world without the Internet and are often a lot more capable than their parents in using technology. Parents can feel anxiety because they sometimes don’t really know what their child is doing online or understand what the dangers are. The way children use the Internet is different from most adults. Their whole lives are arranged online. They talk to their friends, share their thoughts and feelings and empathise with others on social networks, make new friends online, play games and create virtual worlds, organise their social life, post and view videos, and of course, use the Internet for their education – to search and learn about new topics. What risks might a child face? Cyber bullying. This can occur anywhere and anytime, even in the safety of home. The messages can then spiral out of control if they are posted online. Sometimes the sender may unintentionally upset the recipient by not thinking about the consequences of sending the message and acting in haste. It can happen via

Inappropriate websites. Children can accidentally find themselves on unsuitable websites, often by accident and sometimes because they are curious. Losing control over pictures and videos. This can happen if a young person shares an inappropriate photo or video with one friend and they then share it with all theirs, and then it goes viral. Some Apps like Snapchat are used to send photos which then vanish after a few seconds, however they can be captured and saved. The trouble with the Internet is that anything you say or post online is there forever. It is totally unlike human memory, which fades over time. Hacking. This can happen to anyone, and personal information can be stolen, or addresses used for spamming. Viruses. Children do a lot of downloading, and unless they are very careful, they could accidentally allow viruses into the computer. Loss of security. Most smartphone Apps request full access to contacts, and photos and location. Phones come with GPS tracking. In theory this could allow others to track your child. Most schools will teach children and young people how to stay safe, but it is important to educate parents to the dangers as well. It’s a new challenge for parents to face. (continued overleaf)

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(continued from page 61) For those parents who are on Facebook, I would like to ask you to think about how many friends you have, compared to your children. Young people have many more friends than adults because they don’t know everyone that they add to their friendship circle. Sometimes the links are very tenuous. There is competitiveness amongst young people to have many friends. This is not always wise. How many of you know what your children are actually doing online? How many of you have actually played the games that your children play? How many of your young people are online in their rooms with no supervision?

I find it interesting that many parents let their children play games with a certificate higher than their age. Some media include semi nudity, sex, drug taking and violence. There are many resources online to help parents. My aim is not to alarm but simply to raise awareness, but if you are worried, do Google “How to keep children safe online”. I will outline some ideas and solutions to help families with children in my next article.

49 The Health Page - by Dr Knut Schroeder, GP

Bumped your head? How to spot the danger signs Messing about with the kids, playing 5‐ aside football, or coming oﬀ your mountain bike – it’s all too easy to take a knock or blow to the head (and even easier if you’re a child). So what are the danger signs, and when should you seek medical advice? What can I expect to happen? We all know that slight bumps to the head usually don’t cause any symptoms apart from a bit of pain at the site of impact, which will usually go away quickly. However, you may also experience the following symptoms when you suﬀer a minor head injury: ▪ A mild headache ▪ Feeling sick (nausea) ▪ Slightly blurred vision ▪ Feeling dizzy If you no ce any of these, you probably won’t need any treatment – but it’s s ll best to contact or see your GP or your local A&E department for advice and a possible check‐up. Such symptoms usually se le within a few days. What should I look out for? Important danger signs a er a blow to the head include: ▪ Passing out (no ma er how long this lasts) ▪ Finding it hard to stay awake and being very sleepy for hours a er the injury

▪ No cing clear fluid leaking from the ears or nose ▪ Bleeding from one or both ears – or bruising behind them ▪ No cing problems speaking or understanding what people say ▪ Having diﬃcul es with reading or wri ng, or both ▪ Being less able to keep your balance or walk ▪ Vomi ng since the injury ▪ Suﬀering ongoing headaches ▪ Losing power or sensa on in a limb or other body part ▪ Having a fit (when your body moves or shakes uncontrollably) If you experience any of these alone or in combina on – passing out in par cular – go to A&E straight away, or call 999 for an ambulance. Where can I find out more? Learn more about minor head injuries by visi ng NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk/ Condi ons/Head‐injury‐minor/Pages/ Introduc on.aspx. Dr Knut Schroeder is a Bristol GP, author of ‘Diagnosing Your Health Symptoms For Dummies’ and Founder of Expert Self Care, a small independent social enterprise producing health informa on tools. He currently develops a student health app in partnership with the University of Bristol. For further informa on visit www.expertselfcare.com and www.facebook.com/expertselfcare, or follow him on twi er (@DrKnut).

50 Louise’s Tips for an easier life

How was your September – were your pencils sharpened and shoes polished? Last month saw a number of new contacts deciding to seek assistance – some feeling a little overwhelmed and unable to complete the task on their own, whilst others being abroad and unable to do it themselves. To name a few: chasing up a quote for a vehicle repair following a minor collision, research for a forthcoming party (did you know how many mobile ice cream vans there are for hire in Bristol?!), preparing for a temporary to move to America (de-clutter, storage, letting house out, shipping options, what to take), managing a property whilst the owners live abroad, helping to clear out that cupboard that was promised to be sorted but never quite got done....and so the list goes on.

These people have made the decision that they really wanted to make the changes they needed. They were no longer slaves to excuses – “I’m too busy at work”, “I’ve got too many responsibilities right now”. I challenge you this month to list the top 4 changes you want to make over the next 31 days - before the clocks fall back and the days really start shortening. Let’s make the most of these daylight hours! Louise England is a Lifestyle and Home Assistant and her service aims to free-up your free time. Her passion is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by helping them sort things out and complete jobs in their homes quickly and efficiently.

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Make “Space to Remember” at Cotham free and includes fair-trade tea, coffee and biscuits. The event is now in its sixth year Parish Church There is a worldwide tradition of remembering the dead at the beginning of November. In the UK this is mostly expressed in Hallowe’en parties but pumpkins and witches aren’t for everyone, and in our British culture it can be hard to make space to remember the important people who died before us. Cotham Parish Church at the top of St Michael’s Hill offers a solution. “Space to Remember” is a drop-in event which is suitable for everyone of all faiths (and none) and all ages. It provides a series of beautiful, reflective and interactive spaces in which to remember the dead and the bereaved. It’s

with many local people coming back year after year. This year’s opening times are:

 Friday 31st Oct

9.30-11.30am and

5-6.30pm

 Saturday 1st Nov

10am -12.30pm and 4-6pm (All Saints service at 10am)

 Sunday 2nd Nov

8am – midday and 5.30 – 8pm (Eucharist services at 8am, 10am, reflective service at 7.15pm

 Monday 3rd Nov

9.30-11.30am

 Tuesday 4th Nov

9.30-11.30am

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VACANCY AT LEE’S CARPETS An opportunity has arisen for a trainee carpet fitter to follow an apprenticeship at Lee’s Carpets. If you are keen to start a career and would like to find out more please call Andrew Morley on 0117 951 4262 for an informal chat

56 Good Reads - book reviews from Bruce Fellows The nights are drawing in. The Great War still dominates the box. You probably need a novel or two that will entertain but may also make you think a little. Jetting around the world, staying at glitzy hotels, interviewing film stars: what life could be better? Then Max hears a strange knocking in the night. Could it be his doom? But hey, Jack Nicholson knows his name! What is there to worry about? Only that mega-star Johnny Mars has gone off with his girl and try as he might Max can’t fall in love again. Was he worthy of Samantha in the first place? Benjamin Swetkey’s charming Leading Man takes us on a riotous yet ultimately heartbreaking world tour as Max chronicles the lives of the stars in inane magazine features. Is this the way to win Samantha back? Give yourself a treat and find out if he succeeds. Patricia Highsmith never fails. Recently re-published is her excellent sixties’ suspense novel, The Two Faces of January. It’s Athens in winter and Rydal, a young American with father issues helps conman Chester out of a fix, well, a murder actually. Chester’s young wife, Colette, is a beautiful complication and when the inevitable occurs, Chester turns nasty. With her customary magic, Highsmith transforms dangerous rogues into sympathetic

human beings. Surely Rydal’s new father figure won’t remain all bad to the bitter end? Much better known as the master sci-fi writer, Philip K Dick wrote mainstream novels too. The Broken Bubble takes us back to fifties California with a gripping slice of San Francisco life. DJ Jim Briskin loses his job when he refuses to read a commercial for Looney Luke’s used cars. He meets a young couple who are fans and introduces them to his flaky estranged wife. She takes the young husband for a drive and a park and the proverbial hits the whatsit. Funny and quietly tragic, the novel demonstrates how difficult it is to live more or less happily. Also not living happily is Mary Turner, in Doris Lessing’s magnificent The Grass Is Singing, a tale of Southern Rhodesian life in the forties. Brought to live in a tin shack by her farmer husband, Dick, she never comes to terms with her life there, as he has never come to terms with how to make a living from his land. He gets along with his black labour but she cannot manage it, ‘women never can’, a neighbour says and their life together ends in tragedy. If you never have, this novel is quite simply a ‘must read’. In Shani Boianjiu’s recent The People of Forever are Not Afraid we follow the lives of three Israeli women, Lea, Avishag and Yael. They pass notes to alleviate the boredom of school, talk about boys and finally join the army. They train marksmen, guard borders and man checkpoints. In the way of soldiers, they are largely bored and very occasionally terrified. They prepare for events that may never happen but might only be a split second away. This is a riveting novel, written in refreshingly frank and deadpan style one more good autumn read.

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What’s On & Community News

Listings for community events, not-for-profit clubs and charitable activities are free of charge. If you have something of this nature that you would like listed please get in touch with Andy Fraser by telephoning 0117 968 7787 or 07845 986650, post details in to 8 Sandyleaze, WoT, BS9 3PY or emailing andy@bcmagazines.co.uk (in email or Word format - no PDF’s please). All notices must be received by the 12th of the preceding month to guarantee consideration for inclusion. The Whiteladies Farmers and Fair Trading Market, organised by Sustainable Redland, takes place on the First and Third Saturday each month at the junction of Apsley/ Burling/ Whiteladies Roads and runs from 8.30 - 2.00. A lovely selection of locally produced food, breads, cakes, pies. Hot on fruit and vegetables! Lots of sausages and farm meats. Also recycled / refurbished tools and occasional visits from Towles' Fine Ales and Bristol Cider Shop. Live music and somewhere to sit and chat to friends makes it a good community event. Henleaze & Westbury Park Youth Group are holding a Quiz and Curry night on Saturday 11th October, at St. Peter`s Church Hall, Henleaze. The event will raise funds for the two youth groups, which are held at North View Methodist Church for 10 to 14 year olds, and at David Lloyd for 14 to 17 year olds. The quiz will start at 7.30pm and tickets at £10 will include a curry supper. Teams are a maximum of eight, but smaller groups are welcome. Last year the event raised more than £900 for new sports equipment for both groups. Tickets are available from Liz Radford on 0117 962 1292 or liz.radford@blueyonder.co.uk. Quiz Night at St Mary's Church Hall, Stoke Bishop, Saturday, 15 November, 7 for 7.30 prompt start. Refreshments and licensed bar, £8.00 per head. Teams of 4-6. All proceeds going to Children's Hospice South West. Tickets

available from Kate at Just so Balloons, 158 Henleaze Road or from Alison (9629715). The Over 40’s Club is a non-profit making social club. New members always welcome. Our weekly club nights start at 8.30pm every Thursday. We have a varied programme of events ranging from meals out and walks to gliding and badminton. For further information please contact our New Members Secretary Lynn on 07757780201 or visit our website www.bbivc.org.uk Bristol Cabot Probus Club is for retired and semi -retired professional and business men to maintain contact and fellowship with people of similar interests. Meets third Wednesday each month in BAWA Club Southmead Rd, for lunch followed by a speaker on a wide range of interesting subjects. Extensive programme of social events including holidays, day trips, Sunday lunches and skittles to which ladies and friends are welcomed. Contact John HowardCairns on 968 3134 for more details. 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 614 451. The Probus Club of Bristol for semi or retired Professional Business men, 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 addition there is a substantial programme of social events to which our Ladies are invited to participate. If you are interested in joining our club, please contact our Membership Secretary Martin Harker on 01275 857324, email probusbristol@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.bristolprobus.org.uk Rotary Club of Bristol – we meet at the Bristol Hotel, Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF at 7.00pm for 7.30 pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays and at 12.30pm for 1.00 pm on the 2nd and

61 Bishopston, Cotham & Redland Neighbourhood Partnership Update Green Grants for Local Projects As part of Bristol 2015 – the year that we celebrate being European Green Capital – grants are being awarded to projects that help change attitudes and behaviour towards sustainable living. In our area, the Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership have a total of £10,000 available for local groups with good ideas. The key themes of the Bristol 2015 year are energy, resources, transport, nature and food, though other topics may be considered for projects that will create a happier, healthier, greener city. Projects that will have a lasting impact and long-term sustainability are particularly welcome, including those that might encourage young people to get involved. There will be an evening workshop on Wednesday 8th October at which potential grant applicants can meet to share and gather support for their ideas and

get help with the application process. Everyone is welcome to come along with ideas for projects. Further details, guidance notes for grant applicants and application forms are available on the BCRNP.org.uk website – follow the menu links to Funding Opportunities / Green Capital Grants. The deadline for grant applications is Thursday 13th November. Additional details Green Capital 2015 Grant Workshop: 8 October 2014, 7.30pm – 9.30pm Redland Park URC Meeting Rooms, Redland Park BS6 6SA (just off Whiteladies Road) BCR Neighbourhood Partnership Green Capital Grants webpage: www.bcrnp.org.uk/projectfunding-opportunities/green-capital-grants/ For further information on the grants, contact the Neighbourhood Partnership Team by email at neighbourhood.partnerships@bristol.gov.uk or by phone on 0117 903 6415.

What’s On & Community News 4th Mondays. Meetings start with a meal and are followed by a speaker. New members are very welcome – for further details visit www.bristolrotary.org or contact our Club Secretary – philfrier1943@hotmail.com. Henleaze Townswomen's Guild meet on the first Wednesday of the month (except Aug) at St Peter's Church Hall, The Drive, Henleaze. Lady visitors are always most welcome to attend. Further details can be obtained by ringing Shirley Phillips on 0117 962 2243. Calling all Carers. Would you like the opportunity to share your experiences, relax and make new friends? Then come and join the Henleaze Carers’ Group. We meet on the second and fourth Thursday morning of each month, 10am to 12, in Bradbury Hall, Waterford Road, Henleaze. For more information please call Mrs M Rudston 942 6095.

Don't stay at home all the time - come out and join us! We are the Bristol U3A - a group of lively and interesting people, who run all sorts of groups for enjoyment and friendship, from arts to computers to socials. If you are no longer in full time work and want to make new friends with similar interests, why not come and see what we can offer? Find out more at your local social group: 10.15-12.00 on the third Wednesday and fourth Thursday each month, Browns restaurant, by the museum. Phone Jenny 0117 9043697 or visit www.bristolu3a.org.uk. Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park Local History Group New members and visitors (£2 charge) always welcome. Please ring Jenny Weeks for more information - 0117 968 6010.

Henleaze (Morning) Townswomen's Guild. This is a recently formed Guild and we meet from 10.00am – 12.00 noon on the third Thursday of every month at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. New members and visitors are most welcome. Further information can be obtained by ringing Elaine Anderson on 907 5279.

Like making Airfix models? Avon Branch of the International Plastic Modellers Society meets on the third Wednesday of every month at the BAWA on Southmead Road at 8.00pm. New members are very welcome. For more information contact Andy White on 0117 3732798 or visit www.ipmsavon.org.uk

Ladies Photography Club. If you enjoy photography, whether a novice or expert, and would like to join a relaxed and informal club based locally then contact Kate Groves - tel. 9625908

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

The Bristol Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the meeting room of the United Reform Church at the bottom of Blackboy Hill (Whiteladies Road) starting at 7.30 p.m. Contact 0117 956 7853. Local winemaking and social club are looking for new members to join us. Meeting the second Wednesday of every month at the Common Room, Studland Court elderly peoples residence on Henleaze Road, from 8pm to 10pm. Small

friendly group now in our 37th year, with a varied programme of wine making, tastings and social events. For further information please contact the club secretary Liz Johnson on 0117 950 8370.

The Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society: On Monday 27th October at 7.45 pm in the Apostle Room in the basement of Clifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Clifton, BS8, Neil Holbrook will speak about “The Roman Countryside in South West Britain” The talk will present some of the early findings from Gloucestershire and set these within their

What’s On & Community News regional context.(www.bgas.org.uk) West of England Bridge Club meets for duplicate bridge on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Henleaze from 7.30pm - 10.30pm. New members and visitors welcome. £4 per evening for members, £5 for non-members, special rates for juniors/unemployed. Licensed bar. For further details please contact Alan Williams on 07538 509670 or visit www.woebc.co.uk. Westbury Art Club meet every Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm at The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd, Southmead. We are a mixed ability group of artists For more details visit www.westburyartclub.org.uk, e-mail us at westburyart@blueyonder.co.uk or phone our club secretary on Bristol 962 9799. Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers at St Monica’s Trust Hall on Thursdays, 7.30 pm. All new dancers welcome; come on your own or with friends. Contact Margaret, 01275 794638 or Graham 01275 854782, or visit www.rscdsbristolinfo.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, ( Tel: Maggie 01934 838 175). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter's Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). Every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm. See www.wscbristol.com for details. Stoke Lodge Ramblers provide a varied range of walks that will suit all levels of walking ability. Walks are scheduled for the first and third Thursdays and Sundays of every month. Thursdays are either medium walks of 5 - 7 miles or short walks of 4 miles. Sunday walks are approximately 8 - 11 miles. A number of social events are also held. New members welcome. www.stokelodgeramblers.wordpress.com or ring our Secretary on 968 4140 for more information. New Dimensions meets every month and we have talks on a wide range of esoteric subjects.

The meetings are held at the Friends’ Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6JE. Admission: £5 (including tea/coffee/ biscuits). The next meeting will be held on Sunday 19 October 2014 at 3pm. The speaker will be John Wadsworth and the title of his talk is “A Journey Around the Zodiac.” John will talk to us about each zodiac sign from a mythical, spiritual and alchemical perspective. This will be a fascinating and enjoyable talk. Come and meet new like-minded friends. For further information, please telephone 01749 678 834 or write to: leasurs@tiscali.co.uk The Railway Children by E Nesbitt - St Alban’s Players at St Alban’s Church Hall, Bayswater Ave, Westbury Park BS6 7NU on 27, 28 and 29 November at 7.30pm & 3pm matinee on the 29th. Tickets £8; under 16s/students £5. 0117 924 7266 www.stalbansplayers.org.uk An evening of evocative melodies and infectious dances played by Julian Bream Prize winner and Royal Academy of Music graduate Carl Herring. Carl will present highlights from his critically acclaimed albums including masterpieces from Russia, Latin America and Japan. Saturday 25th October at 7.30pm at Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze. Tickets £10 (concessions £7) available on the door Westerly Showband are presently extending a welcome to all adult wind players who have moved, or intend to move, to the greater Bristol area, and who are thinking of joining a band or orchestra. The Band are looking forward to a rapidly approaching concert season and, like all good bands, are on the look-out for new players. Ideally applicants will be of a good standard and have had some brass band, wind band or orchestral experience. If you would like to know more you can look at our website at www.westerlyshowband.com or speak to the Music Director personally on 0117 9561950. Come and join Bristol Phoenix Choir. Rehearsals start at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9th September at St Matthews Church, Kingsdown. Visit our website www.bristolphoenixchoir.org.uk for more information.

What’s On & Community News 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. Experience of orchestral playing not essential. For more info please contact the Secretary on 968 3998. REMAP is a registered charity that designs and makes custom aids for the disabled. We are on the lookout for volunteers (engineers, craftsmen, DIY enthusiasts etc) who are willing give up a little of their time to enable a disabled person to enjoy a better quality of life. We design, make or modify equipment to suit their specific needs. Please contact us if you can help - Colin 01275 460288 colin305@gmail.com or Ray 0117 9628729 rwestcott@blueyonder.co.uk Web site www.remapbristol.org.uk More Reading Buddies Wanted Would you enjoy offering reading and language support to children for whom English is a second language? Can you help them improve their reading ability, benefiting both them as individuals and the wider class? Can you commit to giving one hour of reading time a week in term-time? Training is offered, & your enhanced DBS 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 over 100 volunteers. For more information please contact Paul Harrod, at paul.harrod@gmail.com, or on 07576 150706 Volunteers Wanted - RSVP/CSV Reading in schools. We are 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 vckitchen1949@gmail.com or ring 909 6858. For other volunteering opportunities please visit www.rsvp-west.org.uk

Henleaze Garden Club is a thriving club for anyone interested in anything to do with gardening! With a healthy membership of 200 we meet 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. Expert speakers, a quarterly newsletter, 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. Visit www.henleazegardenclub.co.uk or contact Jane Voke 9622440 for more info. 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 always welcome. Cards for Good Causes will be running a pop-up multi-charity Christmas card shop from 22nd October to 13th December, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. We will be at Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Road, near Clifton Down station and will be selling cards for over 30 national and local charities. Look out for our red banner and Father Christmas signs Get Involved in Netball. The Avon Netball League is well established in Bristol and welcomes all types of players – whether new to netball, taking it up after a few years absence and all the way up to premier division teams that cater for high level players. Independents Netball Club is a friendly team looking to recruit new members, with training on Monday evenings at Red Maids School, Westbury-on-Trym. Please email bristolnetball@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Kyoto Shotokan Karate Club, which trains at Avonmouth Rugby Club on Thursday evenings, will be holding a free 4-week beginners course in Shotokan Karate starting on Thursday 9th October 2014 (6:00pm – 7:00pm). The course is open to all ages 5+ with no upper age-limit. People are more than welcome to turn up on the

What’s On & Community News day or can contact Steve or Tyra on 0117 9688424 for more details or visit the clubs website www.kyoto-skc.co.uk or Facebook page www.facebook.com/KyotoShotokanKarateClub 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 or contact the secretary Philip Price Tel: 07787 566246 E-mail: philpriceqs@gmail.com Lip-reading class. An evening lip-reading class to help you cope with your hearing loss runs in Clifton from 6.15pm to 7.45pm every Monday at Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road. Fee is £5 per session. For more details email the tutor, Mary Hall at lipreadingmary@yahoo.com or telephone 07790 283 939. Tai Chi for Health class. Mondays from 10.45am11.45am at GH Health and Fitness, Pembroke House, Pembroke Grove, Clifton BS83DA. Non members and beginners welcome. Sessions £5. For further information contact Sue on 07929 030209, visit www.sueqi.co.uk or just drop in. 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). For bookings please call Zoe Rayne 07747 696 938, or visit www.adaltapilates.co.uk. 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 07585 817 173 and we will get back to you. Little Hearts Toddler Group meets every Wednesday during term time, 10am-1145am at Newman Hall, Grange Court Road, Westbury on Trym, BS9 4DR. Story time followed by a snack for the children and tea/coffee and cake for the grown-ups, a craft activity, free play and singing. Email littleheartstoddlers@yahoo.co.uk for more details. Do you have an active pre-school child who would like to have some fun and do something different? 'Little Sports' is an exciting class for 2-3 year olds and 3-4 year olds, held in Henleaze. Limited spaces available in each class so book your free trial session early! Contact Bryony on 9499688, email littlesportshenleaze@yahoo.com www.little-sports.com for more info. Quiz Answers from page 16. 1. blood; 2. do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country?; 3. brewery casks/ units of measure; 4. 13 different countries across Europe; 5. Carol Ann Duffy and Andrew Motion; 6. Rosetta; 7. West Sussex, Dorset and Kent; 8. ; 9. Jessica Tandy; 10. Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan. Mongolia, China and Canada; 11. Roy Jenkins, David Owen, Bill Rogers and Shirley Williams; 12. Lithium; 13. the steam engine; 14. Steven Williams, Kerry McCarthy and Dr Liam Fox; 15. Iraq & Turkey, Italy, USA; 16. The Thomas Crown Affair; 17. krona; 18. He was found guilty of conspiring to cheat the makers of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire alongside Charles Ingram; 19. capybara, okapi, aardvark and wombat; 20. 146 (5 x 6) = 116. The Bristol Six is published by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd (Co. No. 08448649, registered at 8 Sandyleaze, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3PY). The views expressed by contributors or adver sers in The Bristol Six are not necessarily those held by Bristol Community Magazines Ltd. The inclusion of any business or organisa on in this magazine does not imply a recommenda on of it, its aims or its methods. Bristol Community Magazines Ltd cannot be held responsible for informa on disclosed by adver sers, all of which are accepted in good faith. Reasonable eﬀorts are made to ensure the accuracy of the informa on contained in this magazine but no liability can be accepted for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of inclusion, error or omission. All content is the copyright of Bristol Community Magazines Ltd and may not be reproduced without the prior wri en consent of Bristol Community Magazines Ltd.

REDLAND guide range £945,000-£995,000 A substantial & inviting 6 bedroom Edwardian family home with an impressive overall feeling of space including a fabulous kitchen extension leading onto a 60ft x 24ft rear garden. Further benefitting from the rare advantage of both off street parking & a double garage. Fabulous location within a short level walk of Durdham Downs, Blackboy Hill and Whiteladies Road, also within 0.5 miles of excellent schools including Redland Green & Westbury Park. A beautiful period home in a great location with an abundance of space, character & natural light. EPC: D

REDLAND guide £550,000 An attractive 2/3 bedroom, 2 reception room Victorian period home in a fabulous location, full of period features including sash windows, stripped floorboards & fireplaces & further benefiting from lovely front & rear gardens. Fabulous location in the heart of Redland with the convenience of the local shops & amenities of Chandos Road & Lower Redland Road within just a couple of hundred metres; also nearby Redland Green Park & Cotham Gardens Park, Redland train station, also handy for Whiteladies Road & access to all central areas, EPC: D

REDLAND guide £535,000 An immensely appealing & elegant, 3 bedroomed, 2 reception roomed ‘villa style’ Victorian period town house, of circa 1636 sq. ft., in an exceptionally convenient location for Chandos Road and Whiteladies Road, with large cellar room, an abundance of period features, high ceilings, and south-west facing rear garden. Coveted location – a popular road in a friendly neighbourhood within 0.25 miles of Whiteladies Road, handy for the Downs, Redland Green Park nearby and with easy access to the city centre, Clifton Village, lively Gloucester Road, Bristol University, numerous private and state schools, main hospitals, BBC plus local park at Cotham Gardens. Redland & Clifton Down local train stations nearby. EPC: D.

REDLAND guide range £395,000-£415,000 A spacious and versatile, 3 double bedroomed, 2 bathroomed garden apartment, of circa 1076 sq. ft., forming part of this magnificent and well located Victorian period building. Further benefitting from its own private entrance, wonderful 50ft x 30ft level rear garden and off street parking. Convenient Redland location within just a couple of hundred metres of the shops, cafes and restaurants of Cotham Hill, also handy for Whiteladies Road, Clifton Down train station and access to all central areas. Excellent schooling including Cotham School, Colstons Primary School and Bristol Grammar School are also within half a mile. EPC: E

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