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Best Gardens To Visit In Somerset
Dunster Castle
Montacute House
Arrival and parking Situated 3 miles south-east of Minehead, off the A39. Please use postcode TA24 6NY and follow the brown signs onto the parkland driveway from the A39.
Arrival and parking The car park is open till 5.30pm and parking is for the house and garden only. The parkland, Ladies' Walk and St Michael's Hill all remain open and free for you to enjoy local walks; if parking in the village, please park with consideration for residents.
We have a small car park and spaces are limited. During periods of poor weather, we may suggest alternative parking in the Dunster Steep village car park (TA24 6AS). We may not always be able to accommodate campervans or motorhomes. No caravans or trailers. Please check our website before travelling and follow the instruction of our staff and volunteers on arrival. What’s open? Shop, tearoom and parkland 10am - 5pm daily Castle 10am - 4pm daily. Last admission 3.45pm (3.30pm from watermill entrance) Gardens and Watermill 10am - 5pm daily. Last admission 4pm Tenants’ Hall cafe 10.30am - 3pm daily
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All visitors - arriving either by car on foot, or bicycle (please use available cycle racks) will need to enter through the reception door from the car park. Parking is free. There is designated mobility parking in main car park, 40 yards from the entrance. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to offer wheelchair loan. What’s open? The garden, parkland, and toilets are open daily from 10am to 5pm. The shop opens a little later at 11am and the café closes slightly earlier at 4.45pm. The house is open from 11am to 4.30pm, with last entry at 4pm. During busy periods you may be asked to pick up a timed entry ticket for the house from the Visitor Welcome team at reception.
Barriington Court Arrival and parki The car park is located on the left approximately 50 yards down the driveway. The car park is open until 5.30pm. Parking is free and it's a 50-yard walk from the car park to Visitor Reception. Designated mobility parking is available further down the driveway, next to Visitor Reception.
The Visitor Welcome team are ready to great in Reception. If you’re a member, you’ll need to show your membership card and non-members can purchase a ticket. We have some wheelchairs available to borrow. Pre-booking is recommended. Please email barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk.
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WHATS ON THIS WEEK
Friday 3rd June
Saturday 4th June
Back To The 80s Disco Description: Back to The 80’s Disco Party with DJ PM We are back again for our ever popular 80’s Disco You are about to go on a nostalgic journey...A journey back to a time when Michael Jackson and Rick Astley were the Kings of Pop...A journey back to a time when bubble skirts, blue eye shadow and shoulder pads were cool...A journey back to a time when the Atari and Spectrum were cutting edge technology...
Zone A Jubilee Partaaayyy Description: we invite you to join us on Zone A (grass area just down from Floriography) for a wings workshop, music, dancing, food/picnic coming together to celebrate community and Jubilee
Venue: Supreme Sports Lounge Meriton Street BS2 0SZ Bristol Victorious - Victoria Wood Tribute Night at Zion Description: A joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great Victoria Wood – devised and performed by Hannah Brackenbury. As part of the Zion Jubilee week we bring you ‘Victorious’... Join award-winning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury as she presents a joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great comedy genius Victoria Wood. Venue: Zion Bishopsworth Rd, Bristol BS13 7JW
The Bristol American Car Show DescriptionThe Bristol American Car Show returns once again in 2022 with a new and bigger venue at Keynsham Rugby Football Club. Open to all American cars, trucks, Vans, bikes, Hot rods & Customs, Military vehicles, Venue: Wells Road Totterdown Lorries, Tractors you name it! Club stands are available (please contact) Food/Bar/ Family open day Trade Stands Vehicle Description: A day of fun in the admission on the day £5 per beautiful, natural surroundings car (2 adults), additional adults of Westbury Wildlife Park. charged at Public Admission. Come for the family friendly Public Admission cost £5.00 fun and support your local per adult, accompanied wildlife charity.We have kids children under 16 free. Gates activities, homemade cakes open at 9.00am for show by Mrs.G and coffee and live exhibitor entry. Public entry music The Riverside kitchen from 10:00am Trophies will be open with our fabulous donated by Pre50AAC. See BBQ, with delicious meat, www.pre50aac.com for more fish and vegetarian options. info. For information and Served from 12 ‘till 3It’s free to enquiries contact enter, no need to book (sorry 07886027783\ no dogs allowed, only guide dogs) Venue: Keynsham Rugby Football Club Venue: Westbury Wildlife Park Bristol Rd Foundation BS31 2BE Trym Rd Bristol BS9 3ET Bristol The Big Jubilee Lunch Description: Bristol Cathedral MATURE PT.2 and partners are delighted to Description :Following a announce a Big Jubilee Lunch successful relaunch back on College Green on Sunday in March, Mature return 5 June to celebrate HM The with the second instalment Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. . Tickets on sale now skiddle.com/e/36064587. Once Venue: College Green more you can expect another 44 College Green elegant night of entertainment, BS1 5SH amongst like minded Mature Bristol ravers. Venue: Rumors Lounge Bar 7 Regent St, Bristol BS15 8LJ
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Sunday 5th June
Monday 6h June
Tuesday 7th June
Wednesday 8th June
BEN TURNBULL - ‘I DON’T LIKE SUNDAYS’ Description: FREE ENTRY Register to keep up with the latest info or just turn up! Celebrated British artist Ben Turnbull will unveil his latest body of work, twelve pieces exploring acts of violence resulting from religious influence, at The Mount Without (formerly St Michael’s on the Mount Without), Bristol, opening on 6th June 2022 in a collaboration with Bristol creative collective ART808. TIMINGS:
Scared Money Description: This time round we’re joined by the juiciest of Junglists - Lemon Drizlay Crew .Previously putting Bristol on the map for their unique mash-up of Hip Hop & Reggae over Hardtek influenced Jungle - LDC have been out the game for a little minute now having moved to the other side of the world
Degree Show 2022 Description: Bristol School of Art students and staff are pleased to invite you to our Degree and Foundation Shows 2022! The shows showcase the amazing work and creative projects that we have been working on throughout the academic year, and an opportunity to see the great talent represented within our student body. Expect work in sculpture, painting, drawing, collage, video, textiles, ceramics, writing and much more...
Venue: The Mount Without, Upper Church Lane Bristol BS2 8FN Bristol
Beginners latin and ballroom class Description: Learn to dance popular social dances including jive, salsa, cha cha cha, foxtrot. Suitable for absolute beginners. Everyone welcome, no partner needed.
Pilates level 1-2 Description: f you’re looking to get back into exercise for the first time in a while, are new to Pilates or are pre and post natal this class would be for you. We’ll take our time to ground ourselves in the fundamentals of Pilates so you can move safely and effectively. We’ll focus on developing your core control, spine mobility and flexibility with functional and dynamic movement. A restorative and rebalancing class so you feel more connected and engaged in body and mind. Venue: BS3 Community Beauley Road Southville BS3 1QG Bristol
Venue: Cosies 34 Portland Square BS2 8RG Bristol
Venue: Bristol School of Art Queens Road Clifton BS8 1PX Bristol
Thursday 9th June
Venue: Bristol Dance Company 4A Brook Road BS16 3SQ Bristol
Kizomba dance class + social dancing Description: Learn to dance kizomba in Bristol every Thursday from 7.30pm. omplete beginners welcome Stevie Toddler presents: Pixies and no parter needed! reworks 30min of complete basics Description: For the next 3 and 30min of more challenge months, the band members from ‘Stevie Toddler’ are going kizomba steps!!! to be arranging material for Venue: Nova some special one-off performances at the Galli. Week one 41-43 Baldwin St Bristol is to be helmed by bassist/ BS1 1RB singer Stevie, who’ll be stepping into her hero, Kim Deal’s boots. Venue: The Gallimaufry 26/28 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston BS7 8AE Bristol
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City And Port Of Bristol Bowls Club With just over a month of the 2022 Bowling Season gone much has already happened and there is certainly much more to look forward to.
Captain Bill Hatherall is hoping for a season at least as good as the last one when his team finished well up the table, picking up points from most games played.
Mixed friendly games on Wednesday afternoons and at week –ends were quickly joined by the Ladies and the Men’s Bristol League games and the Monday Evening Club League. Individual County Competition games have been played and Junior Bowling has resumed following a successful start last season.
Monday May 9th saw Ken Davies travel to Page Park and David Hinksman to Bristol St.Andrews to play their first round Gloucestershire Four Wood Singles games.
The first Ladies League game of the season was at home to Redland Green on Friday May 6th. On a rather damp and cold evening --- certainly not bowling weather ---- a very closely contested game ended with the visitors coming out in front --- just. Captain Gill Hinksman was happy with her team’s performance and is looking forward to a successful season. For the first game of the men’s league season there was a long trek to Keynsham to play Keynsham B. Two of the three rinks were closely contested and at the end of the game one ended all square whilst the other finished in favour of City and Port. But Keynsham B won the third rink convincingly and in doing so won the match overall to take seven of the ten points available. In accordance with Division Four Rules three ladies played for City and Port --- Ray Cook, Lynn Burand and Shirley Callaghan all played a valuable part in the team coming away with three points. 10
Ken played Tom Ireland and started well --- at one point leading 10-7. But Tom with home green advantage came back strongly to win the game 21 shots to 12. David also started well in his away game against Spencer Wintle winning the first two ends to establish an early lead. But Spencer soon forged ahead and eventually won the game by 21 shots to 14. David was in the first round following his preliminary round opponent John Smallwood’s withdraw through injury. He still has a Champion of Champions game to look forward to in July. Both the men and the ladies have entered county competitions this season .The men are in the county two rink competition and have drawn Fairford A, away, in July. The ladies have much less of a journey in their Inter Club tie --- they are away to Henleaze late in June. Four teams are competing in this year’s Monday Evening Club League and Knock out cup competition.
Charlie Maby is once again captain of Nomads who were all conquering last season. Dee Crawley captains Hits and Misses, Lynn Burand --- Three of Each and Bill Hatherall leads A.N.Other. The first round of games were played on May 9th and the winning teams were --A.N.Other and Three of Each. Junior Bowling resumed on Wednesday May 4th and more than a dozen Junior Bowlers plus mums and dads turned up to enjoy all the fun of the first night. Learning the art of bowling at a young age has great advantages and the junior sessions are aimed at learning to bowl whilst having fun doing it. The chocolate challenge at the end of the evening is all part of the fun and well worth waiting for. Junior sessions will run on Wednesdays but sometimes Tuesday weekly until September. Big Band Night --- on Thursday April 7th ---was a very memorable occasion. Two hours of real big band music in the ballroom at the PBA Social and Sports Club --- mostly instrumental but sometimes including vocalist Natalie, all very much enjoyed by an appreciative audience. The David Salt Big Band lead by Andrew Champion came to entertain and entertain they did – it was great.
Would you like to come bowling --- learn a new skill and meet lots of people you have never met before ---- then come to the green in Nibley Road. Trial sessions are free of charge, all equipment supplied and experienced bowlers on hand to offer help and advice. Bowling is the sport for all --- that is --- all ages and abilities. Come and give it a try --- you might like it. To arrange your free trial session ---- you can have up to three of them --- call David Hinksman on 07932 387217. Late news ---- Carol Green who won the Club Ladies Four Wood Singles in her first season of bowling in 2021 played Sue Latham a very accomplished bowler from Olveston in her first round Champion of Champions game on Monday May 16th. A tough game, but Carol competed well, winning the first end and a few others after that --- she lost 21 shots to 5 in 13 ends but ---- she was in it and a great credit to the club.
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Welcome to Bristol Films & Performance Times: Week Commencing Friday 14th January
Friday 14th
Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
Monday 17th
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Cinema Opens: 10.15am
Cinema Opens: 11.45am
Cinema Opens: 4.25pm
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
The King’s Man (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.45
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 1.45, 7.35
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) 1.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) (2hrs.) All Tickets £4.00 12.00
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Disney’s Encanto (PG) (2hrs.10m) All Tickets £4.00 2.15
Tuesday 18th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Ron’s Gone Wrong (PG) (2hrs.), 10.30am
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Thursday 20th Cinema Opens: 4.25pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00 Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
Wednesday 19th
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50
Cinema Opens: 12.45pm Scream (18) (2hrs.20m) 5.10, 8.00
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
Licorice Pizza (15) (2hrs.35m) 4.40, 7.45
High Frame Rate
The Electrical Life of Louis West Side Story (12A) (3hrs.) Wain 1.00 (12A) (2hrs.10m) 2.10 Event Cinema Royal Opera House Spider-Man: Tosca No Way Home (12A) (3hrs.25m) (12A) (2hrs.30m) Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 3.15 start
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (12A) (2hrs.10m) 4.50 Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A) (2hrs.30m) 7.30
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THE CINEMA REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW
JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION
From Jurassic World architect and director Colin Trevorrow, Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live—and hunt—alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.
BENEDICTION
A complex man who survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War, Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden / Peter Capaldi), a soldier decorated for his bravery on the battlefield, became a vocal critic of the government’s continuation of the war when he returned from service. Legendary still today for his poetry inspired by his experiences on the Western Front, he was adored by both members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London’s literary and theatre scene. He embarked on affairs with several high-profile men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality, whilst at the same time, broken by the horrors of war, his life’s journey became a quest for salvation. Sign up to our newsletter https://scottcinemas.co.uk/newsletter 13
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Strategies for Helping Teens Cope with Bullying
Bullying has never been a laughing matter. Kids (and adults) have been dealing with the classic abusive power imbalance since, it seems, the beginning of time. Most have survived and come out stronger for it. But a few have not, and recent extraordinary examples of that have brought a whole new level of attention to the problem of bullying, which has been taken up a notch in the Internet age of 24/7 socializing. For some, that means 24/7 bullying, and for parents it means higher stakes in helping their kids deal with the problem before it gets completely out of hand. Here are some ways a parent (or any adult) can intervene to help a bullying victim find a way out, or at least a way through, this type of peer abuse. The first strategy is simply to recognise that bullying is going on -- which is not always a simple task.
Know the Warning Signs Bullying comes in several different -sometimes interconnected -- forms, including physical, verbal and psychological. If the bullying is physical in nature, the chances of recognizing it are increased. A parent is likely to notice torn clothing, a black eye or a bloody lip that shows up on a regular basis. But even physical bullying evidence can be hidden or explained away; and psychological and verbal bullying can leave no physical evidence at all. The best way to recognize if your child is a bullying victim is to look for a wide variety of signs that, individually, may simply mean “teenager” but collectively could indicate a bullying situation. A few of these warning signs include: Unexplained anxiety, moodiness, depression Appetite loss, difficulty sleeping, teariness Sudden drop in grades or interest in school Frequent illness or health complaints Social withdrawal or isolation Seems afraid to go to school These types of signs can be cause to worry, but they can’t tell you what’s going on. To even begin to find out if your concerns are valid, you need to ask -- which can be harder than it sounds.
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Talk About It
Offer Active Coping Methods
Asking a 10-year-old to talk to you about bullying is hard enough. Asking a teenager can be downright ghastly and seemingly pointless. But talking to your teen is a strategy that can't be skipped, and it may prove more fruitful than you think (even if your teen brushes you off).
Coping with bullying is difficult, and it’s not about fighting back or “sucking it up.” It’s about mind-control, demeanor and walking away like you couldn’t care less even though you care a lot.
You can be direct ("Is someone giving you trouble at school?") or indirect ("I've noticed you seem anxious when you leave for school -- is something wrong?"). As long as you say something and say it without judgment, accusation or disappointment, you may find your teen was just waiting to say something about it. Or, you may get the standard "I'm fine" response. In the latter case, don't push too hard. The main point is to show a possible victim of bullying that he or she is not, in fact, alone; that someone sees what is happening, cares what is happening and wants to help. In the event that your teen wants to talk, the next step is to listen -- and then, if possible, offer some helpful, not harmful, advice about coping with the problem …
Bullies are in it for a reaction. That’s where the feeling of power comes from. The idea is, if there’s no reaction, the bully will give up. So “ignore it” is a good, standard piece of advice for a bullying victim. Some others include: Avoid the area where the bullying often occurs or put a block on the bully’s e-mail address. Choose a couple of real friends to discuss the bullying problem with, or join a group activity or club where new friends may be found. Take up a new activity, like martial arts or yoga, that can help build confidence and lift mood. Discreetly tell a teacher or school counselor about what’s going on. (He or she may be able to intervene without anyone knowing how he or she found out.) If you must respond, use humor -- it can diffuse the situation and make it difficult for the bully to continue the attack. In some cases, a parent may be able to actively assist in the development of effective coping methods
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Easy DIY projects to upgrade your garden Make the most of your garden with these easy weekend DIY projects. Now is the perfect time to get back in the garden and give some TLC. We have put together this list of easy DIY projects that can be completed over a weekend.
Fairy lights Whether you decide to use them to line your fence, wrap them around a tree or drape them from your pergola, fairy lights always create a magical atmosphere. We recommend solar powered ones so that you don’t have to worry about having an outside power outlet, plus it saves on electricity – it’s a win-win.
Pallet sofa If your old patio furniture is looking a bit outdated but you can’t afford to buy a shiny new set, then an upcycled sofa made from wooden pallets could be a nice alternative. Guaranteed to make you want to sit out in the garden at the slightest hint of sunshine. You can make it fit any space and customise it to your heart’s content – a perfect weekend project.
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Add a fire pit For those warm summer days and cool evenings, a fire pit is just the ticket for toasting marshmallows and sharing memories with those closest to you. This is such an easy project which can be completed in an afternoon and the end result looks amazing.
Painted fence Inject some colour into your garden by giving your garden fence a makeover. You’ll be amazed by what a good clean and a lick of paint can achieve. Remember... As most boundary fences are shared, make sure you check your deeds and speak to your neighbour first before painting. Alternatively, if you are renting your property, consult your letting agency as not to affect your tenancy agreement. It’s best to get this in writing to prevent any disputes that could arise.
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NATIONAL GARDENING EXERCISE DAY
6th June
National Gardening Exercise Day is observed each year on June 6th and encourages us to maximise the benefits we reap from gardening by adding some stretches and a few extra steps or squats. Gardening on its own is therapeutic, builds muscles and burns calories. Some of the gardening activities that are excellent for working your muscles and for burning calories include weeding, digging, spading, planting, pruning, mowing, raking, and walking. Many of us do not realise the amount of healthy exercise that we can get while working outside in the garden. It involves a lot of walking back and forth as well as bending up and down along with other things. Being out in the fresh air and sunshine are also an added benefit. Incorporating stretching into a gardening routine may help to prevent injury, much like it does for any athletic endeavor. Adding those squats will contribute to building or maintaining muscle, and extra steps may make gardening more aerobic if it increases the heart rate. Gardening and exercise are excellent stress relievers, too! 18
Pull those weeds, plant some seeds, and get your muscles moving! Your garden will look great, and you will feel fantastic, too! •
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MARKETING YOUR RENTAL
PROPERTY (PART 2) TENANT TYPE In this, the second part of our series on marketing your rental property, we turn our attention to tenant type.
Marketing 101 – who is your customer… big businesses will spend millions on identifying this. They will carry out expensive surveys and look at not only who their clients are in terms of gender, age, and demographics but, in addition, what the client does, how they feel, when they buy, why they buy and, details about their customer journey and experience. Marketing has become an art form, with talk of client avatars and psychological profiling, to really get under the skin of the customer. When a particular marketing campaign or advert feels as though it is really speaking to you personally, that’s because it is - and it means that the company has done its job well! If you are a landlord, then your clients are tenants and it makes sense that you would want to know who they are, and what they want and need from a property, so that you can provide it for them and, so that you can phrase your advert accordingly, so that they can clearly see what is on offer and, whether this is a property that will interest them. This sounds really simple, but you would be surprised by how many landlords get this fundamental part of the process 20
So, let’s have a look at three very different tenant types, what requirements they may have, what will attract them to a property and what information they will need: Students Very often new to the area and this will not be their permanent home, it will be where they choose to live while they study. Many students will move to different properties during their study course, living with different friendship groups from one year to the next. They will vary in age and life experience from first year students, who may not have lived independently before, right through to mature students and post grads, who will be more mature and adept at living autonomously.
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Close proximity to university or college
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Working Professionals As the name suggests, these tenants will be working, predominantly, full time. They sometimes live in HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) but not always. They will often have their own transport and so a parking space is a definite bonus. Their expectations of the quality of accommodation will be high. Often not the first time they have lived independently , so they tend to “know the ropes”and will happily change a lightbulb, re-pressurise a boiler and know what a stop cock is. Here are some of the things that are important to them in their property choice:
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The clue is in the name here with this tenant type and, get it right, and they will often stay for a long time, as they will be looking to make your property their home. The types of things that are important to them, are exactly the types of things that will be important to you in your home. Their level of emotional investment in your property may be higher, meaning that they may be prepared to do small jobs around the property and make themselves available for the maintenance man. Here is a list of the things which may be important to them, when choosing a place to live:
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When marketing your properties, have your tenant type in mind and think about the information they will need, in order to make a decision. What will make your property desirable for them? For example, students will not care about local schools and their Ofsted reports and, the same garden which would scream bbqs and children’s games to a family, might mean fussy and unnecessary upkeep for working professionals! Know your tenant type and market your advert accordingly, pointing out all the plus points that they will expect and appreciate. If you do this, then you will attract the right tenants for your property and reap the benefits for a long time to come.
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CLEVE HOUSE SCHOOL CELEBRATES 85th ANNIVERSARY A Bristol school is holding an open day with a “I have been in the UK for around eight years difference to mark its 85th birthday. and have worked as a chef and barista,” says Serhii. Cleve House School, which is situated on Wells Road in Knowle, is inviting local people “My father, brother and other members of and businesses to join the anniversary my family are still in the west of Ukraine, celebrations next week. two hours from Lviv. Of course the situation there is very worrying and my customers in The event on Saturday, 11th June, will feature Bedminster have been a great support, even local artisan craft stands, games and live placing a Ukrainian flag beside my van which music, an anniversary collage and an auction now helps to attract new customers.” which features a signed Bristol City shirt and Bristol Rovers match tickets. All funds Clare Fraser said: “Cleve House has been raised at the free event will be donated to part of the community here in Knowle since the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. There will also be 1937, providing a great education to several a chance to take a tour of the school and to generations of children in south Bristol. meet new headteacher Clare Fraser. “We wanted to strengthen our links in Among the stallholders at Cleve House will community even further by inviting local tradbe Ukrainian national Serhii Shlapak, who ers plus current and potential parents and operates a coffee and panini mobile catering pupils, to join us for a different kind of open van that is normally situated on St John’s day. It is important that our pupils understand Lane in Bedminster. the needs of others and what is happening in the wider world, and we are happy to donate Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine Serhii all proceeds from our event to help people has taken in his sister-in-law and niece as suffering in Ukraine.” refugees at the home in Bedminster that he shares with his wife and two children. The open day at Cleve House takes place on 11th June from 10am-12.30pm. For further information call 0117 977 7218. 24
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Out and about in Brislington West with Jos and Andrew
Brislington Street Art Festival:
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Over the last few months, we have been working with a group of local artists to hopefully bring an exciting new festival to Brislington this September, the Brislington Street Art Festival. It’s still early days and we are currently looking for suitable, public-facing sites in the Sandy Park area, and possibly further afield, such as garage walls, gable-end walls, garden walls, etc, for artists to create their artwork. If you can help with a space or would like to get involved in any other way, please contact the organisers at: brislington.festival@gmail.com
Bristol Waste wants to help Bristolian businesses bring the sparkle back to the high streets of Bristol by giving out FREE litter picking kits. The litter pickers are for you, your staff, friends, and family to use by making the Big Tidy pledge and committing just a few minutes each week to collecting and disposing of litter in your area. - Boost your business’s sustainability credentials - Improve the appeal of your high street - Get some fresh air! - Build friendships within your team - Join (friendly) competitions with other Big Tidy businesses - Strengthen your business Inbox or email naomi.davis@bristolwastecompany.co.uk for more information. This project has been sponsored by The European Regional Development Fund, HM Government & Bristol City Council Economic Regeneration.
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End of Brislington P&R Covid testing centre: The removal of the COVID-19 local testing site located at Brislington Park and Ride will begin on Thursday 9 June. A team working for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will be dismantling the structure and making any necessary repairs to the site to ensure it is returned to its original state. The removal process is due to last two days, however this may be extended if repairs are necessary. This may cause some disruption to local residents who have already been extremely understanding and accepting of the testing site at Brislington Park and Ride. Apologies for any inconvenience that the removal of the str ucture may cause. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the removal of the local testing site, please contact the Bristol City Council Public Health team on PH. business@bristol.gov.uk who will liaise with the DHSC to respond to your query. Full Council report: Despite a crushing defeat in the recent referendum on city governance, the Mayor reiterated at last week’s Full Council that he would not change the way he runs his administration. Leader of the Bristol Lib Dem Council Group, Cllr Jos Clark, said, “It is extremely disappointing that the Mayor will not make any concession to the public’s desire for Councillors to work cross-party in addressing the major issues in the city. Whilst formal changes don’t come into place until 2024, there is scope for informal changes that the mayor could adopt in response to the public’s verdict in the referendum. This is a missed opportunity to respond with openness to a new way of doing things rather than to double down on doing things his way.” Cllr Tim Kent, who had outlined some principles that Liberal Democrats believe should underpin the new system, added, “Rather than entrench himself within his existing structures, the Mayor should open these up to Councillors to allow a wider range of voices to be heard ahead of the formal change to the committee system.” Help for Ukraine: Last week, we took some provisions to City Hall to be sent to Ukraine to help those in need. If you would like to donate, here is a list of suggested items:
Canned food (fish, soup, etc) Instant food (noodles, etc) Crackers & biscuits Tea and coffee Pasta Flour Dried fruit Nuts Baby food Sweets and chocolates Foil emergency blankets Bandages Syringes Antiseptic cream Wipes Plasters Paracetamol/aspirin Toothpaste Toothbrushes Soap Razors Shaving cream Shampoo Packs of tissues You can drop items off at City Hall at reception or contact us and we can deliver them. This is being coordinated at City Hall on behalf of registered charity, ‘From Bristol With Love for Ukraine’. Everything goes directly to the Ukrainian border via Moldova or Romania. There are no costs involved as all the work is done by volunteers, and the Council have allowed the use of the former Post centre at Willway Road for storing donations and packing them. More details here: https://m.facebook.com/DinBristolCuDrag/ Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus. By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@ bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr. andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381 27
A summer of arts and culture events to bring Bristol’s communities together. An fantastic summer of arts and culture events will animate the city centre and bring Bristol’s communities together again as we move out of the pandemic. Following its launch in April, the City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal Culture and Events programme is providing funding to support five free events and activities in the city centre throughout the summer.
A new market is planned for the city centre, taking place on the third Sunday of each month between June and October. Starting on Sunday 19 June the Better Sundays at Broadmead market will be host to a range of traders offering local, sustainable and ethical food and goods, complimenting Broadmead’s businesses, adding diversity and encouraging new business start-ups to take up a market stall.
On Sunday 5 June, College Green will host the Big Jubilee Lunch, a day of family friendly activities bringing the diverse communities of Bristol together to celebrate.
As well as entertainment and activities for all ages, there will be a wide selection of stalls offering plants and flowers, and range of sustainable food stalls, upcycled products including clothing and homewares.
The free event is suitable for all ages and includes live music (curated by St George’s Bristol), food, games and activities. Donations will be collected for local food charities to help end food poverty.
Better Sundays at Broadmead intends to build on Bristol’s Gold Sustainable Food City status and Bristol Eating Better Award, a free award for food businesses that sell healthier food options and promote sustainability.
Local events and street parties are being planned across Bristol for the Jubilee weekend from 2 to 5 June. In recognition of refugee week and Bristol as a City of Sanctuary, Little Amal, the 3.5m tall puppet of a young Syrian refugee child, will be in the city centre on Friday 24 June. The puppet, whose name means 'hope' in Arabic, has walked 8,000km from Turkey, travelling across eight countries. Her journey and the events created along the way intend to focus people’s attention on the plight and urgent needs of young refugees caught in conflict. Working in partnership with Bristol Old Vic, people are invited to come and give Little Amal a Bristolian welcome and memory. Join the festivities between 4pm and 6pm as she walks around King Street, Corn Street and the fountains, and wave Amal off as she sets sail aboard a Bristol ferry for her onward journey.
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St Nick’s Night Market returns for its second iteration, taking place on Friday 1 July. Located at St Nicholas Market (St Nick’s), the event will be spread across St Nicholas Street, Corn Street, Exchange Avenue and All Saints Lane, bringing the Old City to life. From 5pm to 10pm visitors will be able to enjoy a wide selection of stalls selling food and drinks from local producers and suppliers. There will be a variety of entertainment and multicultural food offered throughout the evening.
Councillor Craig Cheney, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet member for Finance, Governance and Performance, said: “Our events look to provide a warm, family friendly environment to welcome people back into the city centre. This is an important and exciting opportunity to engage people across Bristol and the wider area to showcase what Bristol has to offer. “Through our grant programmes we are supporting the recovery of the arts and culture sector and also businesses across the city who have been severely impacted by the pandemic over the last couple of years. By encouraging people to visit the city centre, we hope to see the area and businesses benefit from an increase footfall and remind people of the breadth and diversity of our independent businesses that Bristol is renowned for.” The city centre’s first headline cultural project commission for 2022/23, awarded to the Natural History Consortium, is due to take place in August. The summer commission will create a canopy install ation in Broadmead, inspired by and celebrating trees, creating an immersive experience with striking visuals, sounds, smells and activities, to attract and engage residents and visitors into the city centre.
Savita Willmott, Chief Executive of The Natural History Consortium, said: “We’re so excited to bring this cultural project to Broadmead this summer and invite people to join us to celebrate trees as well as contribute their ideas on how we can all work together as a city to double our canopy in the coming years. Our charity works with partners across the city to bring environmental themes to life and inspire Actions for Nature, and this is a brilliant opportunity to really put Bristol’s commitment to our trees and woodlands on the map.” Bristol-based organisations can apply for funding through the City Centre Culture and Events Grant. Grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 are available to Bristol-based organisations looking to run events or cultural activities across four locations in the city centre: Old City, King Street, Park Street and Queen’s Road and Broadmead. Tenders for the next city centre headline cultural project commission for 2022/23, worth £100,000 will open in July. Further information can be found on the council’s City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Grant scheme webpage.
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MEETING WITH DAN NORRIS, METRO MAYOR
Last Wednesday we finally managed to get the Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, to Brislington East to pay us a visit and sit down to have a serious talk about public transport. We met Dan at St Anne’s House so that he could also see the great work going on there. As he looked out across St Anne’s, Dan’s first comment was “wow, you really do have a lot of trees here!” Our discussions focussed particularly on the lack of decent bus services in the area. We went over the St Anne’s station bid and explained that, whilst the recent report to government identified a real need for transport improvements in the area, it suggests that a costly railway station may not be the answer. The final decision for this rests with government, but if we are not to get our station, then we really need a step-change in bus services and also improved walking and cycling provision.
Dan also said that he is looking to makereal impact in a particular area with the money he has obtained from government, rather than spreading it thinly across the whole city – so we ended our conversation with a big pitch to suggest that he use Brislington as a pilot area to show what can really be done with some money and some innovative thinking. He was very open to this idea, which was very pleasing. We will have to wait and see if we can secure this “pilot”, but we will continue to push for the improvements that we need for Brislington East and we thank Dan for giving us almost an hour of his time. He has agreed to come back to Brislington to host a ‘meet the residents’ session in the near future, which we will try to organise as soon as possible.
WECA EXTRA-ORDINARY MEETING The following day I attended an extraordinary meeting of the WECA committee to discuss the fate of subsidised bus services in Bristol Dan spoke about how funding of regular bus and the rest of the WECA region. The services on non-profit-making routes is a tendering process for these services has very expensive way to crack this particular revealed a 43% increase in cost, due to both nut, and talked about alternative ideas such driver shortages and rising fuel costs. The as ‘on demand’ buses, which would act a bit money must now either be found from somelike Ubers in the local area, picking up people where or subsidised services in the region and delivering them onto the major arteries will be lost. You can read my full statement I like the A4 where fast and frequent services made to the committee on my page here can be delivered profitably. 30
ST ANNE’S PARK – READING CIRCLE AND BOWLING On Sunday I spent a fantastic day in St Anne’s Park. Firstly, I attended the Wick Road Library outreach event to christen the new reading circle in the park. This was created with funds from the council’s Library Improvements Fund. It was fantastic to see so many children, many of whom grew up indoors during lockdown, having such a fantastic time enjoying the books and the outdoor space. After this, I popped in to the Bowls club, who were hosting an open day to show potential new members around. I thought I’d stay for half an hour, but ended up playing bowls all day. I received a very friendly welcome from the members there and I have signed up to join, although I’m not quite sure when I’ll fid the time to play if I’m honest!!
The meeting was eventually adjourned with no solution having been agreed. From the WECA papers and later feedback I have received it would appear that Brislington’s 513/4 service likely to be safe for the time being, although the improvements to the service that we have been pushing for will probably be delayed by a further year, which is very disappointing. COUNCIL TAX REBATE Since payments began, over 96,500 households of the approximate 180,000 properties in bands A-D have received their government rebate of £150. This should include all eligible households for whom the council holds payment details. All other households are now being asked to provide the council with payment details via an online form which is live on their website here: https://news.bristol.gov.uk/council-tax/council-tax-rebate The people who should be completing this form are: Those who pay by direct debit and have not yet received a rebate Non-direct debit payers
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY MEETINGS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Meeting dates for residents to discuss the proposals for spending this years Community Infrastrcture Levy in the local community have now been finalised. There will be a Zoom meeting online on Wednesday 15th June, followed by an in-person meeting on the 16th June at St Peter’s Church. We hope this will mean as many people as possible can have their say on which proposals go forward to the Area 5 Committee in November. Further details from Greater Brislington Together shortly. BRISLINGTON MEADOWS As many of you may know, Homes England have now submitted their outline planning proposals for Brislington Meadows. If you would like to add a comment you can do so here I have already called in the application to ensure it comes to Planning Committee, and the Council has already expressed its universal opposition to building on the Meadows in light of the Ecological Emergency we are now facing. Many residents are organising to fight the proposals, and you can learn more on the Brislington Meadows group here cllr.tim.rippington@bristol.gov.uk cllr.katja.hornchen@bristol.gov.uk
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Weston Super Mare Marine Lake re-opens Weston-super-Mare’s Marine Lake re-opens today (Wednesday 1 June) ready to be enjoyed by residents and visitors this summer.
Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, the council’s heritage champion, has been campaigning for the lake’s restoration over many years.
North Somerset Council has invested £300,000 in bringing the lake back into use as an outdoor swimming and watersports destination. The investment is part of the council's £700,000 'Great Lakes' project which also involves work to revitalise Clevedon's Marine Lake and Portishead Lake Grounds.
He said: “This outdoor seawater leisure lake opened in 1928 as part of several inter-war tourism projects. It was also a job creation scheme to help alleviate worsening unemployment when government was fearful of revolution during the General Strike.
"As with all such tidal projects it’s essential to keep up with regular maintenance and, after storm damage and a decade without investOver the past two months around 30,000 tonnes of compacted silt have been removed ment, it’s so pleasing to see our lake back from the lake by specialist contractors Smals in use for paddling and serious swimming, Dredging to create a suitable depth of water healthy family fun and simple beachside relaxation. I look forward to taking the plunge for swimming. Other improvements include new steps to help swimmers get in and out of once the temperature rises a degree or two!” the water. The council will continue to work closely with Cllr Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s consultants and the Mudlarks on the future arrangements for the restored lake, including executive member for neighbourhoods and the management of silt. community services, said: “Marine Lake is such an important attraction on Weston’s Claire Trevor-Roper, one of the directors of seafront. I'm delighted that this much-needthe Mudlarks, said: "The Marine Lake ed work to restore the lake means we once again have an all-year-round swimming and Mudlarks are pleased to continue to work watersports destination ready to be enjoyed with the council to regenerate Weston's lake. We will help with the periodic draining and again by both residents and visitors alike. cleaning of the lake - much like Clevedon - as well as regular litter picking with the Cleaner "Huge thanks must go to the volunteers of Coastlines team. the Weston Marine Lake Mudlarks for their continued support with this project. Thanks "We will be helping organise and facilitate also to Smals Dredging for completing the work on time despite the challenges of work- events at the lake, with Culture Weston and others, as we now have a wonderful venue ing in a marine environment. all-year-round, not just as a safer place for swimming and watersports, but also for “With the re-opening of the lake and the return of many big events this year, including theatre, live music events, poetry and possibly cinema. This should significantly the Weston Air Festival, we’re all set for a boost the area, both for locals and for the busy and exciting summer in Weston.” tourist trade. 32
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Heat the oil in a deep, nonstick frying pan, 20cm across, over a medium heat
12 Jersey Royal pearl potatoes, thinly sliced
Add the potato, onion and chorizo, then fry for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened
1 onion, thinly sliced
Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise and garlic together and set aside
100g Irresistible chorizo, finely chopped 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 small garlic clove, crushed
Increase the heat to high and pour the egg into the pan, swirling until it starts to set around the edges Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a further 20-25 mins, until light golden at the sides but not quite set in the middle
12 British free range eggs, beaten
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Accessing your Pension Money sensibly and avoiding Pension scams. Whether you have a defined benefit or defined contribution pension scheme, you can often start taking benefits from the age of 55. You could use this to help top up your salary if you are still working or to enable you to work fewer hours or even retire early. You may also be able to release a cash sum from your pension too.
One particular scam to be wary of and avoid is companies claiming they can access your pension money before the age 55. Accessing your pension before age 55 is viewed as an unauthorised payment in most circumstances. The tax you will pay for accessing can be up to 55%, as well as charges of up to 30% by the firm which does it for you.
Often the first 25% of the fund will be tax-free if taken as a cash sum. The remaining 75% would be counted as income and taxed in the usual way. So care needs to be taken as could push you into a higher income tax bracket for that financial year.
If a website or marketing brochure advertises that you can or should access your pension before the age of 55, it is unlikely they will be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and any advice or guidance they give you will be unregulated. This means you will not be able to complain to a regulator if anything goes wrong.
Which part of your pension you take also effects what levels you can contribute back into a pension in the future. If you just take the 25% tax free lump sum, you can continue to contribute up to £40,000 per annum into a pension. However, if you take out any of the remaining 75% taxable portion of your pension, the amount you can contribute into a pension each year reduces to £4,000 per annum. Pension Scams to avoid Pension scams have increased recently due to the Coronavirus impact on the economy and people having financial difficulties due to job losses. One particular scam to be wary of and avoid is companies claiming they can access your pension money before the age 55
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JUNCTIONS T-junctions, side roads, crossroads and roundabouts are all negotiated using the same basic sequence, there are always four things to do: • Look: Behind and ahead, consider rights of way and consider time and space • Communicate: By signalling your intentions if other road users are present • Position: When time and space permit, approach the junction in primary position, hold primary position through to the junction exit • Priority: Give way where you need to, if crossing a lane or entering a new lane and other road users have right of way.
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SOUTH WEST NURSERY GROUP ANNOUNCES PAY INCREASE TO COMBAT COST OF LIVING RISE South West-based family business Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School group has announced a 3% pay increase for its staff in response to the ongoing cost of living crisis. The nursery group, which operates settings across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and Devon, announced the pay award on top of a 6.8% increase given in April to the majority of staff. This means most employees have received a nearly 10% increase since the beginning of the year. Mama Bear’s owner and managing director Tony Driffield, said: “We are pleased to be offering our staff this small but much-deserved award. Times are really tough for many at the moment so we’re hoping that this gesture will help to ease some of the fears our staff have over the rising cost of living. “We know that things are tight and so we wanted to do what we could to help our workforce. We pride ourselves on being a caring employer which not only works hard to support local families with their childcare needs but which also works to support our own Mama Bear’s family with a good, stable income, wellbeing support and career progression. 46
“The move is also in recognition of the fantastic work done by our teams everyday amidst a worrying industry-wide shortage of nursery staff which is putting extra strain on practitioners.” Mama Bear’s is a family-run business headed by Tony and wife Bev, an expert in early years education. With 24 settings across the South West, the group has become known for its affordable and flexible childcare provision. If you’re looking for a job in childcare Mama Bear’s has a number of full- and part-time vacancies available across its settings, including nursery managers, nursery assistants, early years practitioners and early years educators.
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Noah and Ariana also became fast friends and since Jessie May came into their lives, they have attempted to synchronise their visits so that the families can spend time together and focus on their friendship. Becky has said, ‘No parent expects to go through this. When they’re pregnant I think every parent says the same thing; “I don’t mind what gender the baby is as long as it’s healthy”, but I don’t think much thought is given to what if the baby isn’t healthy. Without the support of Jessie May… until you’ve needed the support of Jessie May, you would never understand how much that means and what a difference it makes.’
‘Jessie May’ Release Their Annual Impact Report Showcasing Impressive Results Jessie May is a Bristol based charity focused on providing specialist palliative and nursing care to children who are not expected to live beyond the age of 19. Moving beyond the effects of the pandemic, the charity has continued to support the 190 families in their care within the 2021-22 period. In the last 12 months, 1,774 specialist visits were made to children with over 1,500 taking place in their own homes, increasing the total number of visits by 600 on the previous year. Through their hard work fundraising and generating donations, Jessie May have managed to raise an impressive £1,253,840 to ensure that they can keep providing specialist care and support to children with a life-shortening condition, during the hardest moments at end of life, and further supporting their families through bereavement. Jessie May is a charity started by a family, for families, and they are now shaped by families. They provide exceptional care and support and help to nurture relationships and friendships between families. An example of their hard work is Noah, a four-year-old boy, who has the rare condition of Primary Hyperoxaluria. Through their trips to the Dialysis Unit at Bristol Children’s hospital, Noah’s mother Becky met Hayley, mother of four-year-old Ariana who was diagnosed with Renal Dysplasia. Together they became great friends and supported each other through any complications that arose. 48
Jessie May has made ‘family voice’ a priority over the last 12 months and has given the parents and guardians of children the opportunity to feedback how they want their service delivered. Plus, they have included families in the top-level of the service by bringing on 2 Parent Trustees to the board Moving forward, Jessie May are working towards implementing a five-year strategy focusing on 6 key areas of focus: ● 24/7 End of Life support ● Influencing ● Children & Family Services ● Sustainable Fundraising ● Family Involvement ● People ‘As we move forward out of the shadows of the Pandemic and start living our daily lives alongside COVID-19, it is good to take time to look back and reflect on what the last year has held for the 190 children and families we have continued to support. Here at Jessie May we have developed our services further to ensure we can support our children and families, whilst we establish what “normal life” looks like for us all.’ – Tiggy Atkinson, Chair of the Board You can find out more about Jessie May, and read the full report on their website www.jessiemay.org.uk.
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Platinum Jubilee Medals awarded to local air ambulance crew
As a token of the nation’s thanks, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) Critical Care Team has been awarded Platinum Jubilee Medals ahead of the celebrations this bank holiday weekend. GWAAC’s Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care, Fleur Mosley, said: “I was really honoured and excited to receive my medal which commemorates such a special and momentous occasion.” To be eligible for a medal, the crew had to meet certain criteria as frontline emergency services personnel, including: Be in paid service Be retained or in a voluntary capacity Be dealing with emergencies as part of their conditions of service Have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2022 (Source: Platinum Jubilee Medal revealed GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) All GWAAC Advanced and Specialist Paramedics in Critical Care (APCC and SPCC) and most of its doctors have received the award. 50
“I’m really pleased for the crew. This recognition is especially deserved following the extraordinary resilience and courage they showed during the pandemic. They remained determined to provide the best possible service to our communities.” Anna Perry, CEO, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity This summer, GWAAC’s Critical Care Team will be called out to someone in urgent need every three hours; they bring the skills and expertise of a hospital emergency department straight to the patient. Every mission is potentially lifesaving and the charity relies on charitable donations and support from its local community to raise over £4 million a year to keep flying. GWAAC’s summer appeal is raising funds to help the crew get to patients in urgent need. You can find out more on the GWAAC website
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