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Mikes letter What week we have had! With those protests all over the world lets hope they stay peaceful protests and do not turn in to a racial war as it seems more and more monuments and statues are being pulled down because they have a link to some form of slavery or racialism in their history. All I am gonna say is that all lives matter not just the colour of peoples skin.

Great to hear this week that the Bristol Zoo and any kind of leisure parks can open as of Monday however I can’t help but feel we are moving too fast and we will start to undo all the good work we have all done over the last few weeks and months if the correct steps are not made.

Who’s gagging for a cold one down their local pub then? It seems we maybe able to very soon, as the word on the street is that pubs with beer gardens can reopen very soon thanks to Mr Johnson’s road map out of complete lockdown. But could this be a scheme to start recouping the lost millions of pounds that our government has used to keep Britain afloat during the pandemic.

Finally I truly hope that we will all have some sort of summer this year even if its not a summer we will want to remember.

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Brislington Heroes Jos and Andrew were lucky enough to meet our friendly, neighbourhood Spiderman recently! This remarkable young man has been completing regular runs across the area, not only giving children and adults a much needed boost, but also raising a huge amount of money for the Wallace and Gromit Appeal, which supports Bristol Children’s Hospital.

The lovely people in Costcutter also deserve a mention for going above and beyond. They have ensured their shop has remained consistently well-stocked, they have responded to individual requests for certain products, they have increased their range of fruit and veg and plants and flowers, and they’ve even been making local deliveries to some elderly residents.

Finally, many local residents have been very grateful to Sandy Park Butchers, who have remained open throughout the pandemic and also been incredibly busy making deliveries to locals.

In fact, there are so many more Brislington heroes, and Jos and Andrew hope to pay tribute to them in the future. Please get in touch if you would like to nominate someone.

Of course, not all heroes wear capes. Jos and Andrew recently met up with several shopkeepers on Sandy Park Road who have remained open throughout the pandemic and have gone the extra mile on behalf of their customers. For example, Sheryl at Sher’s Sandwich Shop. As well as running her busy shop, she and her team have also delivered around 800 treat bags to NHS and other key-workers across the city.

Another hero is Andrew at BrisCycle. He was obliged to relocate his shop during the pandemic, but since then has never been busier. He has even taken on two new members of staff to cope with the extra demand for his services.

Georgio at the popular Sandy Park Deli was forced to close the café side of his business at the start of the pandemic but used the extra space in the shop to increase the range of products available.

This was especially useful when the supermarkets were running out of essentials such as bread, flour, rice and pasta.

By Jos Clark, Local Councillor (Brislington West) & Andrew Varney, Local Councillor Candidate (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370 429 As you may know, Cllr. Jos Clark and Andrew Varney regularly keep residents informed via their quarterly newsletter, ‘Focus on Brislington West’. If you would like to receive a copy by email, please register using the link here: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus

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An Alternative Bristol House Through Time Peter and Sue Cullimore’s Georgian home in the Montpelier area of Bristol was shortlisted for the TV history programme ‘A House Through Time’. The BBC eventually chose a rival property near the city centre for its new four-part series in Bristol.

But despite narrowly missing out, the couple were inspired to become house history detectives themselves and then write a book about their experience. Peter and Sue re-discovered an assortment of amazing and colourful characters who’ve lived at 60 Fairfield Road over the centuries before them.

These include: a shady French aristocrat whose parents were guillotined in the Revolution; a Quaker philanthropist who twice married into slave-owning local families; an aptly named brewer, Jacob Crook, who tried to sell 60 Fairfield Road when he wasn’t the owner; the Phippen sisters, who ran early schools in Bristol for destitute girls; and a present-day mover and shaker in the city, Penny Gane, who chairs Bristol Women’s Voice.

The book, entitled ‘Saints, Crooks and Slavers’, combines the history with a step-by-step guide for readers on how to research past residents of their own home. There are tips at the end of each chapter on using property deeds, family ancestry websites, Censuses and other sources available to the public.

Peter, a retired TV journalist who worked for Radio Bristol back in the 1980s, admits it’s been a steep learning curve for him and Sue. She is a former senior lecturer in Education at the University of the West of England and compiled the research tips with advice from staff at Bristol Archives.

Peter said: “We’ve been living here for over 30 years. But just because you own or rent a house doesn’t suddenly make you an expert on its history and past residents. Yet it’s amazing what you can pick up very quickly if you put your mind to it, and with a little help from friends.”

He added: “House history detective work is time-consuming, quite addictive and can drive your family mad. But it’s the most fun I’ve ever had on a laptop! “We hope our experience will encourage many others to delve into the secrets of their own house through time.”

‘Saints, Crooks & Slavers’ (ISBN 9781909446243) is lavishly illustrated with photos and historical maps. Published by Bristol Books it costs £12 and is available directly from Peter and Sue Cullimore by emailing petercullimore@blueyonder.co.uk or online at www.bristolbooks.org.

The book is also available from Max Minerva's Bookshop in Westbury Park and Better Food's outlets in St Werburgh's, Whiteladies Road and Wapping Wharf. It will also be available to buy at Bristol Archives when it reopens later in the summer.

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The Manor Cottage Care Home, Downend, is rated Outstanding by CQC We love good news especially in these strange times - and this is really good news. Our Care Quality Commission inspection report has come back and we have been rated OUTSTANDING! The inspection in January went really well and we are so proud of our brilliant staff team and delighted that their hard work, enthusiasm and kindness are being recognised.

Only 4% of Care homes achieve an Outstanding rating, so The Manor Cottage is a very special place - all of the Residents and their family and friends working together with our staff as one big family is what make it so special.

Congratulations and thanks to all the staff, each of whom has their vital role in keeping the Residents safe, well cared for and active. Our high level of person centred care is second to none and we now share the same Outstanding rating that our sister home in Downend achieved last year.

You will see us on our Facebook page sharing our news - this is something really extraordinary and we want to let everybody know. The inspection is available on the CQC website or we can email it to you if you would like to see it. If you can help spread the word then please do, you will know how much it helps future prospective Residents and families making that difficult decision to know that they are making a good choice.

As our residents said in the video they made to share the news which will be on Facebook today ‘We are Outstanding, but we knew that already’!

To quickly update you on our Coronavirus status, we remain virus free with no symptoms in staff or residents. We continue to be meticulous in following all the guidelines and we have spare tests at the home should we need them. Thank you to all of you for supporting us in keeping your loved ones safe during these difficult times.

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VMA goes Virtual and comes out Victorious.

At VMA (Visionary Martial Arts) we are a karate community. With so many friends and families taking part in our classes we were very concerned about how our club would survive during lockdown, not only that but we were only a week away from our student grading which the children were really excited for.

So, we had to figure out how to keep classes going, not just for business but to give our amazing students a bit of normality.

That’s when we decided to launch our Virtual Training, we made our own home studio and learned how to use video conferencing so our students could still get that personal interaction, rather than just watching an instructor teach which was very important for us. We are a community whether in person or over cyberspace. On the 25th of March we launched our Virtual Training programme, running 5 days a week, we were adamant that we were going to bring the same high quality of freestyle creative karate classes to all our students.

This situation has not been ideal but the students are enjoying being able to keep up their passion and keep in touch with their friends seeing them daily in our classes and being able to interact with others despite the rules and regulations currently in place.

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Should he stay or should he go now? #blacklivesmatter Historic England has said in a statement that it does not believe the statue of Edward Colston which was toppled and thrown in to Bristol Harbour "must be reinstated".

The figure of Edward Colston which was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in the city on Sunday, June 7th had been standing in the centre of Bristol for more than 100 years.

Bristol Police are launching an investigation into criminal damage at this time after the statue was toppled and pushed into the water that Edward Colston would have launched his slave ships from.

Historic England went on to say “Edward Colston’s bronze statue has long been the focus of debate due to his involvement in the slave trade and we have been engaged in local conversations about how it could be re-interpreted to tell the full story” They also said “We recognise that the statue was a symbol of injustice and a source of great pain for many people” Historic England went on to say in a statement “We do not condone the unauthorised removal of this listed structure but we recognise and understand the emotion and the hurt that public historical figure can generate and we encourage Bristol City Council to engage in a city-wide conversation about the future of the statue”

So, do you the public believe the decision that needs to be made over the statue is to be decided at a local level? That being said do you just want to see the history of Bristol be it good or bad deleted?

Marvin Rees did say the statue will be pulled out of the harbour and it is "highly likely" it will end up in a local museum.

But he also stated it is not the Bristol council's priority right now as we have a number of priorities in the city at the moment including face up to an £18million gap in our budget that we have been left with by national Government not funding us adequately for Covid -19.

Do we need a big debate about what could replace the Colston statue? It's an incredible decision for us now to make deciding what should be the replacement on the plinth and even if we should rename some of the roads and building surrounding Bristol as they also bare the name Colston or a reference to the slave trade in the city. Maybe the replacement needs to be a commemoration to who we are now and who we want to be. Maybe it should be a place to celebrate something about ourselves as a united city.

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WHO WAS EDWARD COLSTON?

Edward Colston was born in Church Street, Bristol in 1636 and was the son of a rich merchant. He was a successful businessman, serving as a Conservative MP for Bristol for one parliament in 1710.

He never married and after his death he left money that was used to found schools and other charitable legacies in Bristol, so now there are at least a dozen streets named after him; three schools; the Colston Hall and a ceremonial bun!

But that wealth was mostly amassed from his role in the Royal African Company, which was at the heart of the slave trade. From 1698 ships sailed from Bristol for the West African coast loaded with cotton, brass, copper, gin or muskets. In Africa these goods were bartered for slaves who were then packed on to ships for the “Middle Passage” to the West Indies or America.

Many of the African people loaded on to the ships died or were murdered at sea. The survivors were sold to plantation owners and the ships returned to Bristol with cargoes of sugar or tobacco – Colston and his businesses made a profit out of every leg of the journey.

Colston died in 1721 but the slave trade went on until 1807, when it was abolished thanks to campaigners in Bristol. It is estimated that around 500,000 people were carried on Bristol ships and enslaved. West Indian and Black American culture stemmed from the ancestors of these people.

Colston was only one of many involved in the slave trade but he has become a well-known figure because around 175 years after his death the Victorian civic leaders in Bristol held him up as a great example to the city. Many myths around him date from that time – as does the statue now in the city docks, which was erected in 1895.

By then money left by Colston was being used for many projects and November 13 was chosen as “Colston Day” as a celebration of all things to do with Bristol. There is no doubt that the romanticised stories put forward by the Victorians have led to Colston having a higher profile than he deserved, many Bristol people being given a false impression of his philanthropy and a masking of his role as a slave trader.

He did not, for instance, have anything to do with the Colston Hall – that name was simply chosen because the concert hall was in Colston Street.

The Hall announced in 2017 that it will be renamed when it reopens.

For many years there have been campaigns for the statue to be torn down. Bristol had a statue to a slave trader in its centre while those who campaigned in the city to end slavery including John Wesley, Hannah More, Rev Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce are less celebrated!

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Welcome to the council’s coronavirus information and advice newsletter Over the past few months many people have stepped forward to offer support to neighbours and friends, and this kindness has not gone un-noticed. As part of Carer’s Week we are thanking the hidden army of unpaid carers who dedicate their time to ensuring loved ones are looked after. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that they have had to work even harder, in very trying circumstances to help people who are vulnerable and shielding.

We are beginning to see more people moving around the city as more shops, businesses and schools re-open. While this is a positive step in our journey, I’d ask that you still take care to prevent the spread of infection by following Government guidelines. We also want to hear from you about how we can improve spaces for cycling and walking across the city. Find out more about how you can share your ideas below.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol What do you think?

A new interactive mapping tool has been launched for you to share your views on where you would like to see changes to transport and travel in Bristol. This might include identifying difficult locations to maintain social distancing, and ways to create better spaces for cycling and walking across the city.

For more information, and to have your say go to our site here Tennis courts and games areas reopen Tennis courts at Redcatch Park and multi-use games areas across the city have reopened today.

Find more info here Remember not to visit the areas if you have coronavirus symtoms, and please wash your hands as soon as you arrive home.

Tips for keeping tennis courts safe: Max 2 people per court (unless players are all from the same household) Only one on one coaching permitted Only handle your own racket and tennis balls Change ends at opposite sides of net Tips for keeping multi-use games area safe: Play with a maximum of six people in your group Do not share equipment Keep 2m apart at all times.

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First Bus announces App update to live-track bus capacity First West of England has launched an update to its mobile app – now customers will be able to live track both the location of the next coming bus and its available capacity. This innovative feature will help customer’s social distance whilst on-board, as well as easily plan their essential journeys.

Find more info here Last chance to submit a new claim for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme A reminder that employers who intend to furlough an employee for the first time must have done so by 10 June. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be closed to new entrants from 30 June The final date by which an employer can furlough an employee for the first time will be the 10 June, in order for the minimum three-week furlough period to be completed by 30 June Employers will have until 31 July to make any claims in respect of the period to 30 June Find more info and submit here EDM School Crossing Patrol update The School Crossing Patrols (SCP) returned this week – this will be a phased return, while we support each individual SCP and ensure social distancing is maintained.

We have put white box outlines into place at the relevant locations, and instruct parents and children to please not enter these boxes while the SCP stands in them – when they have moved to the centre of the road you will be asked to cross directly to the opposite pavement. Where necessary the site may be managed in reverse, so it may be that when you arrive in the morning they will be on the other side of the road.

Please also help the ‘Lollypop Person’ stay well and explain to your child that they need to stay out of the white box so that everyone is protected.

We assure you that SCPs are receiving additional training as well as being provided with PPE. Please do not hesitate to contact the Road Safety Team at road.safety@bristol.gov.uk for any additional advice and guidance.

National Carer’s Week – Making Caring Visible Looking after someone can be hugely rewarding, but it can also be challenging. It’s important to remember you are not alone and help is available.

If you provide unpaid care to a family member, friend or neighbour who has a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse issue or needs extra help as they grow older – we encourage you to reach out to get the right support.

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L A Cinema Go Back To The Future L A Cinema have now been hosting our YouTube film quiz for 12 weeks, during the government lockdown.

This Friday (June 12th), the cinema has decided to host a special 1980s themed quiz, which we believe will be a popular decade.

At 20:30pm, we take a trip back in time with five rounds, all comprising of ten questions to test your cinema knowledge. Friday's topics include: Famous quotes, movie stars from the 80s, television nostalgia, a music round and films directed by Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, George Miller, John Landis and Robert Zemeckis.

I will also be asking participants their favourite moments in cinema from the 80s and to also pick their favourite songs.

Join me for a Friday night drink and some fun film trivia from 20:30pm on the L A Cinema You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWvSeAgX7o1B9-QQao9tsA Thank you to our regular participants, who have taken part each week. Its certainly been a fun journey and I'm overwhelmed with its popularity with 150 subscribers to the channel.

This Friday, I will also be recommending any films watched during the week and watched on Netflix, Mubi, Amazon Prime, Blu-Ray and DVD. All volunteers at Long Ashton Community Cinema would like to thank you for your support.

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Aquarius Jan 20-Feb 18 If you are missing your social life at present, remember this will not last forever. Use this time wisely, and step back and do a review of different areas of your life. This could mean you will find a new project or interest, Or decide to do a good clear out. It could be beneficial to you to follow your intuition, and to also try and take note of it.

Keywords. Review, and intuition Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 It seems very likely that you are feeling a little pulled in several directions at present.

Stop and take a breather, and allow your mind to drift and see if this helps you to find some clarity, to help you decide your next move. You may find you are putting off something that if you put your mind to, you will find a new energy for yourself, and something to be proud of.

Keywords clarity and inspiration Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 You may be struggling a bit as you may be feeling stuck.If at all possible, try and relax into being more flexible, and sensitive to yourself and others Needs. If things are getting to you a little, remember everything changes and renewal will be on its way, you may find some new opportunities in the near future.

Keywords sensitivity and flexibility Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 You may have moments of feeling a little fraught, and sometimes a little overwhelmed.

For you at this time, it may be helpful to try and keep a balance in your life, and allow yourself some loving kindness. You have many close friends and family, and you are all very supportive to each other. Remember, you have an amazing inner strength, and you can face things that you don’t always think you can.

Keywords balance and inner strength Gemini May 21 - June 20 You may be feeling a little frustrated at not being able to do some of the things you really want to do right now. Take a deep breath, and allow yourself a little you time, to allow yourself to calm down, and help you see things more clearly. You have amazing quality of endurance, and inner strength.

As well as a great and creative imagination.

This could be a time for putting that creativity into motion.

Keywords. Balance, clarity and creativity Cancer June 21 - July 22 If you feel that you have decisions to make, a bit like standing at a crossroads. This could be a good time to look at the situation, or problem that you have been keeping on the back burner.

Remember that when we hang onto things like storing up too many things in a house, so can the mind can become cluttered. So take a step back and look at the situation or problem from different angles. Once you have or released this, you may well find opportunities coming your way.

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Leo July 23 - Aug 22 Your emotions may be feeling a little in a tangle at the moment, if this is the case spend some time and think of all the positive things that you have, and begin to plan for things that you want to do in the future. If this is difficult for you, try and get outside and be with nature, she always has something wonderful to give us. Maybe take a camera and take some beautiful photos, or maybe see if you get inspiration to write poetry, or something new and wonderful. Things will begin to move forward,, and new things and opportunities will be here again keywords. Positivity, planning and new interests.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 This may be time to look round and gather not just your thoughts, but possibly things that are in wrong places, or that need to be dealt with.

Giving things a CleanSweep both in the practical, and in the mind, can be very beneficial.

Follow your intuition, and you will find this Will help to renew your own energy, and positivity, for your surroundings and for yourself.

Keywords. Clearing, positivity and intuition Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 This could be a good time to review a few things that are on your mind, to see what needs weeding out and what can be brought in without too many major adjustments. This could bring a lot of new and interesting things into your life, And may bring you Some renewed inspiration. if you find some things quite difficult, remember you have a strong Character that can carry you through most difficulties.

Keywords. Review, redo, and renew Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You always seem to be on the go, and have a little time for yourself. If you can, try and find a small space in your day to review and reflect on your day, and plans for the future. You like to try and help people, sometimes you can be a little forceful in your comments,, if you can, be more sensitive for your own feelings as well as those of others.

Flexibility can sometimes be a good thing to, as long as it doesn’t mean you straight from your own values.

Keywords. You time, flexibility and sensitivity Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 This seems to be a time of collecting and\or reviewing. It may literally be a time to gather your thoughts, as much as anything else. Try and keep calmness and balance, and use this time for clearing your environment, and keeping your mind clear of negative thoughts. There will soon be some opportunities coming your way.

Keywords. Gathering, clearing, and new opportunities Capricorn Dec 22 0 Jan 19 This could be a time for new ideas or projects, especially if you are feeling a bit stressed due to our current circumstances. Give yourself some you time, and reflect on things that may need some nurturing. This could be your home environment, or relationships.

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This could include identifying difficult locations to maintain social distancing, which roads could be included in revised plans and ways to create better spaces for cycling and walking across the city.

Bristol City Council is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all citizens and businesses is paramount. We understand that Covid-19 has brought many challenges to businesses and the people of Bristol over the last few months, and whilst changes have been made to allow more shops to open, social distancing rules still apply.

Plans were announced by Bristol City Council last month. Mayor Marvin Rees proposed bringing forward long-term schemes to enable people to move safely as Bristol emerges from the coronavirus lockdown.

Bristol City Council is working with the West of England Combined Authority to provide information regarding social distancing at bus stops in and around the city. At stops where we anticipate high footfall and queuing we are exploring a range of options including the closure and relocation of some stops, pavement widening, additional signage and stencils. Other measures we are considering include stencils to help with pedestrian flow and social distancing, one way pedestrian routes in busy areas and additional social distancing reminders around the city, for example at taxi ranks. We have also provided guidance to the taxi trade on safe operation during the pandemic. We are taking necessary action by widening pavements at this time to ensure that people are able to socially distance whilst queuing to enter shops.

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Don’t worry about June, worry about September.

My children are 9 and 13, and like most parents in Bristol I spend a lot of time worrying about when they’ll get back to school, how safe it’ll be when they do, and if they’re learning anything in the meantime. Also, is a Fronted Adverbial really a thing? And if it is, why didn’t I learn that when I was 9?

Some of their school friends are starting to go back next week (a week later than advertised) but not to a school they’ll recognise. Schools are trying as hard as they can, without any new money, to create spaces for small groups of children to learn and play safely, often in Victorian buildings that weren’t ideal to begin with – this means a small fraction of the usual number of kids on-site, unable to touch the toys and books they used to be familiar with, and not allowed to run around with their friends. Teachers are working miracles to make this a rewarding experience for children, and should be congratulated for doing so, but it isn’t what school is supposed to be.

There is also a conspicuous absence of protective clothing or equipment – despite this being standard in better prepared countries’ efforts to make their schools safe and trusted places to work and study.

Central Government’s so-called plan was for some children in specific year-groups to go back in early June, with other kids going back for ‘around a month’ before the end of term. Everyone knows this is not going to happen, but everyone also seems to behave as everything will be back to normal in September. This isn’t going to happen either.

A lot of things would have to go right for schools to be able to accept more children, for more days each week, as early as September. The mysterious R would need to be a lot lower, the new NHS Track and Trace service would actually need to follow-up each new case and doing something about it, those children who have returned to school would need to be demonstrated not to have infected hundreds of other people. All possible, but none guaranteed. We already know that there won’t be a vaccine by then.

It is much more likely that children will continue rotating between school and home – some days at school, some days at home – for several months.

Why is this a national secret? This will continue to ask a lot of parents, as well as of schools and children.

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Meanwhile, another part of the education system is going full steam ahead with big changes on the absolute certainty that nothing will go back to normal in September. Universities have announced blended learning models that will see students attend on-line lectures for several months, together with extremely detailed approaches to bio-security on campus – with students taking regular health checks and staying in small, pre-determined groups wherever possible – so that the benefits of university life and study can be made available as safely as possible. This is not virtual-only learning, but it is not normal life either. My old stomping ground, the University of Cambridge was the first to announce that all lectures (but not smaller, on-site supervisions and seminars) would remain virtual for the whole of the next academic year – and when it comes to clinical virology, these people know what they’re talking about. Why should we expect schools to be any different?

But my biggest worry isn’t about schools at all – it’s about parents. At the moment, most parents are at home – either furloughed, working from home, full-time caring or indeed out of work.

The first two will not last for ever. As shops, offices and other workplaces begin to open up again, parents will begin to worry about what happens if their place of work opens up before their child’s school does? Will companies be asked to furlough employees with school age children, even if the company has returned to work? Even if that company is worried about its own survival? We cannot leave this to goodwill. All workers need to be treated decently and protected from making impossible choices – otherwise stress will rise, mental health will collapse, unemployment will worsen, and economic recovery will take even longer.

In practice, this will be impossible without a clear sense of mission from central government, and a strong sense of national trust. Exactly what has been lacking over the last 11 weeks. Muddling through is not an option.

That’s enough English for now. Time for more 9-year-old Maths.

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NURSERY CHILDREN ENJOY FIRST WEEK BACK Babies, toddlers and pre-school children across Bristol have enjoyed their first week back in early education after the lockdown was lifted for nursery settings on 1 June.

The returning children have enjoyed lots of educational and fun activities this week including finding frogs in the garden, lunchtime picnics, imaginative play and learning about the life cycle of sunflowers.

Children at Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-schools were able to enjoy activities and reunite with friends and caregivers, while adjusting to the new safety measures in place.

Tony continued: “It has been really tricky to manoeuvre through this crisis and there is a long way to go for all of us yet but our staff have been phenomenal and so adaptable which has been fantastic. We’d also like to

The Mama Bear’s team have been preparing the settings for the children’s return and implementing a programme of staff training to ensure staff are up-to-date with the new covid-19 procedures.

Tony Driffield, who co-owns the nursery group with early years expert wife Bev, said: “We have done everything possible to ensure the safety of the children on their return to nursery.

“Of course we have been supporting the children of key workers and vulnerable children throughout the crisis so a lot of measures were already in place but we have been working hard to make the changes required to accommodate more children in our settings.

“It has been wonderful to welcome the children back this week and see them having fun and learning. It’s also been great to see our new procedures in place and working as they should.”

thank our parents for their support and we look forward to welcoming more children back in the months to come.”

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New patrol and alert system for Bristol city centre business premises during lockdown New video below shows Bristol City Centre BID safeguarding marshals on patrol to keep city safer, as businesses plan their return Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID)'s safeguarding marshals are supporting businesses by keeping an eye on empty properties and business premises in the city centre as many businesses plan their safe return, and others continue remote working.

The safeguarding marshals have worked with the City Centre BID for the past 3 years, acting as a reassuring and helpful overnight presence in the city centre particularly on busy weekend nights.

Since the city centre has been far quieter at night under the lockdown, the marshals have adapted their usual role to take on regular patrols of business premises through the night, supporting the police who have had additional frontline duties during the lockdown.

So far, they have found an insecure building, alerting both the police, who checked the premises using sniffer dogs, and the business. They have also identified and alerted police to incidents of anti-social behaviour and reported fly tipping of waste ensuring it was quickly cleared away. They walk an average of 22,000 steps, or just over 10 miles each night to keep the city safer.

Wearing bodycams and taking and sharing timed photographs of any potential causes of concern, the safeguarding marshals alert the police, the city's Operations Centre, run by Bristol City Council, or contact the building's occupier, depending on the circumstances.

Although the lockdown is eased, the usually busy central business area remains relatively quiet, particularly at night. The Bristol City Centre BID Safeguarding Marshals’ presence and patrols are acting as a deterrent for criminal or antisocial behaviour whilst providing BID levy payers with much-needed reassurance that their premises are being regularly checked and any concerns swiftly reported and dealt with. Their time-stamped bodycam footage and photographs can also provide valuable intelligence and evidence for any police investigations.

In addition, the BID is receiving a weekly report from the police about criminal behaviour in the centre which will be fed back to relevant businesses to help them keep their properties secure while they are empty.

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Is This a Good Time to Buy Your First Home in Bristol?

The end of May saw Rightmove announcing their busiest day ever, with incredibly over six million visits in one day. Since the easing back of our industry NEXA Bristol has received numerous enquiries from those looking to move within Bristol.

Location has always been an important factor for those looking to buy a new home, but have your priorities changed since lockdown? Neighbourhoods you may have thought desirable could now have lost their shine and you might be seeking something different, but how do you test-drive a new community in Bristol whilst in lockdown?

Deciding on a new location can be challenging at the moment, but I think with a bit of online detective work and the right tools to hand you can discover a lot about a neighbourhood from the comfort of your sofa, and could even make a few new friends along the way too. Although this may seem a new way of finding a new home, it is often the norm for people who have to relocate – this is why video has become so useful.

Sadly, you won’t be able to pop into the local coffee shop, but you may wish to take a stroll through the area if you feel comfortable to do so safely. But I suggest you let your fingers and technology do the walking, talking, and digging for you.

Go social and local Most local communities will have their own publication, whether that is a town newspaper or a village newsletter. These will give you an insight into what is happening in the area, as well as local events and activities. Now we know at the moment the news is not going to have a wealth of variety, so see if you can get hold of some old editions that will provide more of a sense of the area and a better feel for the community.

As well as print, you cannot ignore social media, which offers such a wealth of information and advice. Join the village Facebook group, and follow any local Twitter and Instagram accounts.

With so much togetherness at the moment, you will be able to easily see those strong communities that are supporting each other and local businesses. Use these platforms to ask any questions you may have; we’re sure the locals will be happy to give their opinions and let you know why they’ve made that particular neighbourhood their home.

Walking with Google Have you ever taken a walk with Google? Did you know that you can wander around any potential new area whilst relaxing with a cuppa? Google Street View is an incredible tool that allows you to virtually walk along a street, you can see where each road leads and where local amenities are situated.

You can access Google Street View via google. com/maps. Simply type in the address of the street or property you’re interested in and, on the left side of the screen the address will appear with an image below; click on the image and you’ll be taken to the street view. From here you should be able to click and drag your way along the street, down the next, and go for a walk as if you were actually there.

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If you have your eyes set on a community but unsure what you can buy, one of the best ways to get a sense of the local property market is to search both homes for sale and those recently sold. You will be able to see typical architecture styles and, should you be seeking a period home or a contemporary abode you will discover where they are located. As well as styles, you will get a sense of prices, so if you’ve decided that a particular neighbourhood is for you, you can be realistic about what kind of property you can afford there.

Local schooling is always an important factor for families choosing a new community, and I know you will want to research which will suit your children best. Of course, look at the Ofsted reports, but to get the real story talk to the parents whose children are attending the school - you should easily find people on local social media sites. Now I know these are certainly not normal times and headteachers are under a lot of pressure at the moment, so you may need to be patient if you’re wanting specific questions answered by the school.

Get on the phone It is funny, but when looking for a new property many people shy away from making the one call that could make the most difference. As an estate agent I know every community inside and out in my city; knowing the kind of neighbourhood you are seeking we will be able to advise you on where to start looking. I can give you detailed advice on the local property market and keep an eye out for a home that could be right for you.

I’m not scary really, so please pick up the phone or drop me a message.

None of us know what school will look like in the months to come, but now more than ever, as our little ones head back, you’ll want to ensure that the school you choose is the right one.

Enjoy your test-drive I know that test-driving an area is not ideal, but if you’re actively wanting to move home it will give you the best insight into a new neighbourhood in Bristol, and will help you feel confident that you’ve made the right decision.

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Bread, milk, PPE – a convenient solution Marie Curie Nurses can now collect essential PPE from their local convenience store thanks to the generosity and good will of SPAR South West.

250 Marie Curie Nurses across the South West, caring for patients with and without coronavirus, are using an average of 60,000 pieces of PPE a week, including face masks, aprons, gloves, visors, goggles and hand sanitiser. Yet issues with getting enough PPE has meant the charity was experiencing a ‘logistical nightmare’ in delivering the vast quantities of vital PPE to their frontline staff across the region.

Due to struggles obtaining a consistent supply of enough PPE, Marie Curie have been receiving a weekly delivery from the West Midlands to the charity’s base in Tiverton, Devon. From Tiverton the charity was then having to spend considerable time and funds distributing it further to Nurses in Penzance, Exmoor, Weston-Super-Mare, Bournemouth and everywhere in-between. Without the correct PPE, Marie Curie Nurses are unable to care for dying people and support their loved ones.

This was until SPAR came up with an innovative way to help the charity. SPAR South West drivers are now collecting the PPE from Tiverton and delivering it to SPAR stores closest to each Nurses home, for them to collect at a convenient time for them, much like a PPE ‘Click & Collect’ service.

In an email thanking SPAR and their South West distribution arm, Appleby Westward, Karen Burfitt, Marie Curie South West Regional Nursing Manager said:

“You have literally saved us hours of planning, coordinating and travelling. You have prevented nurses getting anxious as their shift loomed and they waited for the kit to arrive. You have prevented nurses having to stay up, rather than getting some much-needed rest before a shift, for the husband of their senior nurse to drop off the PPE. You have helped prevent us having to cancel the care of a dying person, prevented us having to make a phone call to an exhausted wife to say sorry no one is coming tonight because we couldn’t get the right PPE, to the right nurse. You have saved me and my team from additional stress and worry we really could do without.”

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The foundation’s grant has enabled the frontline charity to purchase a thermal screening system which will screen all crew, staff and visitors to the base for a fever, enabling them to quickly identify and isolate anyone displaying a fever and prevent them being in contact with crew or patients. The grant has also paid for an iPad for crews to use to access guidelines and policies whilst on duty – which will adhere to infection control processes so as to minimise risk of contamination.

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They’ve faced considerable extra – unbudgeted – day to day costs – at the same time as lockdown has affected fund-raising. Now, thanks to an emergency COVID-19 relief grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, we can provide immediate support for this emergency service that touches lives in all our local communities.”

GWAAC provides the critical care and air ambulance services across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire. Despite the lockdown, their crew of Specialist Paramedics and Critical Care Doctors are still right here and ready to respond to those in urgent need across the region. As well as their ‘day job’ - responding to accidents, traumatic incidents and medical emergencies – GWAAC have been and continue to support the COVID-19 response to help reduce the pressure on the NHS and other public services.

National organisation, Air Ambulances UK, worked closely with the Lions Club International Foundation to obtain £160,000 of funding, which has supplied equipment to many air ambulances across the UK in order to help them remain safe in the battle against the virus. Chief Executive of GWAAC, Anna Perry, said: “The grant we have received will make a huge difference to our crew who are working tirelessly to support our local communities on the frontline – in day to day operations, and in response to COVID-19. Our priority is keeping them and the patients they treat safe, and this new equipment will make a huge difference in allowing us to do so.”

If you would like to find out more about GWAAC’s operations during lockdown, head to www.gwaac. com/how-gwaac-have-served-our-communities/

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Mobile Speed Camera Sites Bristol

With reports of mobile speed cameras back in operation never get caught speeding again with this list of sites to expect a mobile speed camera at anytime.

Stockwood Lane, nr the sports ground, Stockwood (20mph)

Hazelbury Road, Whitchurch (20mph)

Stockwood Lane, nr Whitchurch Village sign, Stockwood (30mph)

Hengrove Avenue, Hengrove, Bristol (20mph)

A3029 Winterstoke Road (30mph) A37 Wells Road, Hengrove (30mph)

Sturminster Road, Stockwood (30mph)

A370 Coronation Road, Southville Hengrove Lane, Hengrove, Bristol (30mph) (20mph) A38 Rupert Street/Bridewell Highbury Road, Bedminster Street/The Haymarket, Bristol (20mph) (20mph)

Talbot Road, Bristol (20mph)

Highridge Green, Bristol (30mph)

A4 Totterdown Bridge (30mph)

Whitchurch Lane, nr Halfacre Lane (20mph)

Hollister’s Drive, Hartcliffe (20mph)

A4174 Callington Road, Brislington, Bristol (30mph)

Whitchurch Lane, nr Hawkfield Road (20mph)

Hollway Road, Stockwood (20mph)

A4174 King Georges Road, Bristol (30mph)

Whitland Road, Bristol (30mph)

Hungerford Road, Bristol (20mph) Allison Road, Bristol (30mph)

Wick Road (20mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

Stockwood Lane, Stockwood (30mph)

Wingfield Road, Bristol (20mph) Furber Road, Bristol (20mph) Glyn Vale, Knowle (20mph) Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe (30mph)

Ladman Road, Stockwood (20mph) Marksbury Road, Bedminster (20mph) Newbridge Road, Bristol (20mph)

B3119 West Town Lane (20mph) B3122 Redcatch Road, Knowle (20mph) B4466 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol (20mph) Bamfield, Hengrove (30mph)

Smyth Road, Ashton (20mph)

Novers Hill, Bristol (20mph)

Barnstaple Road, Knowle (20mph)

Somerdale Avenue, Knowle (20mph)

Novers Lane, Bristol (20mph)

Bishport Avenue, Hartcliffe (30mph)

South Liberty Lane, Ashton Vale (20mph) Duckmoor Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol (20mph)

Petherton Road, Hengrove (20mph) Queen’s Road, Bishopsworth (30mph) Ridgeway Lane, Bristol (30mph) School Road, Brislington (30mph)

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Broadwalk, Knowle West (20mph) Broomhill Road (30mph) Calcott Road, Knowle (20mph) Feeder Road, Bristol (30mph)

A4 Portway Nr Barrow Hill Road (30mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Wordsworth Road, Lockleaze (20mph)

B4052 Ashley Down Road, Bristol (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Hung Road (40mph)

Concorde Drive, Southmead (20mph)

B4054 Avonmouth Road, Shirehampton (30mph)

A4 Portway Nr Portview Road (30mph)

Constable Road, nr Crome Road, B4054 Cranbrook Road, Redland Lockleaze (20mph) (20mph)

A4 Portway Nr Roman Way (40mph)

Coombe Lane, Stoke Bishop (20mph)

B4054 Shirehampton Road, Sea Mills (30mph)

A4 Portway Nr Sylvan Way/ Riverleaze (40mph)

Eastfield Road, Westbury on Trym (20mph)

B4054 Shirehampton Road, Shirehampton Park (30mph)

A4018 Falcondale Road, Westbury on Trym (30mph)

Furber Road, Bristol (20mph)

B4055 Station Road, Henbury (20mph)

A403 St Andrews Road, Avonmouth (40mph) A4162 Sylvan Way/Dingle Road/ Canford Lane (30mph)

Glenfrome Road, Eastville (20mph) Gordon Avenue, Bristol (20mph)

B4057 Knole Lane, Brentry (30mph)

Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph)

B4469 Muller Road, Horfield (30mph)

A4174 Ring Road, nr Hicks Gate roundabout (70mph)

Ladies Mile, Durdham Down (20mph)

Bell Barn Road, Stoke Bishop (20mph)

A432 Downend Road, Fishponds (20mph)

Long Cross, Lawrence Weston (30mph)

Bonnington Walk, nr Branwhite Close, Lockleaze (20mph)

A432 Fishponds Road, Easton (20mph)

Merebank Road, Avonmouth (30mph)

Julian Road, Sneyd Park (20mph)

Ashley Hill, Montpelier (20mph)

Portview Road, Shirehampton (20mph)

Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth (30mph) Highbury Road, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Kings Weston Lane, Lawrence Weston (30mph)

Roman Way, Bristol (20mph) Station Road, Shirehampton (20mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph) Wessex Ave, Horfield (20mph)

Keys Avenue, Horfield (20mph) Hill View, Henleaze (20mph) Romney Avenue, nr Stoke Park Primary School, Lockleaze (20mph) Stoke Hill, Sneyd Park (30mph) Wellington Hill West, Horfield (30mph)

Please visit www.avonandsomerset.police.uk for exact days and placement of a mobile camera site and remember to give yourself plenty of time to plan your journey to avoid rushing to get to a destination thus (Speeding) 49

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